jan 22
saturday
2022 MICHIGAN SNOW RUN: 9am-9pm, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Gaylord. A scavenger hunt that can be done by snowmobile, car, or anything you can drive on the trails or roads. There is a grand prize of $250. pinkribbonriders.com/michigan-snowrun/?v=93b46a3fc67d
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5 MILE FROZEN FOOT RACE: 9am, Huron Hills Neighborhood, TC. Presented by TC Track Club. Featuring a Five Mile Run/ Walk & Kids 1 Mile Fun Run through paved neighborhoods at the base of the Old Mission Peninsula. “Rolling start” - any time between 9-11am. 5 Mile Run: $30. tctrackclub. com/frozen-foot-race
january
22-30 send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
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TRAVERSE CITY GOLF SHOW: 9am-6pm, Park Place Hotel & Conference Center, TC. Featuring various golf courses & resorts in northern MI, plus golf accessories & apparel. Includes over 50 booths. $7 adults, $2 ages 6-16, free 5 & under. tcgolfshow.com
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29TH ANNUAL WINTER FEST: Held in Mackinaw City, enjoy Outhouse Races at Shepler’s Dock, Kids BIG Freeze obstacle course at the Mackinaw City Municipal Marina, before, during & after party at Dixie Saloon, & more. Free. mackinawcity.com/ events/29th-annual-winter-fest
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SOUP & SKI: 11am-5pm, Shady Lane Cellars, Suttons Bay. The Cross Country Trail is open & groomed regularly. Enjoy a stroll through the vineyard, or link up with the Leelanau Trail for an extended journey. Afterwards, head to the Tasting Room to enjoy locally made soups for $5 a bowl & Shady Lane Cellars wine. facebook.com/ShadyLaneCellars
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COCOA CRAWL DOWNTOWN ELK RAPIDS: 12-3pm. Pick up tickets at Nifty Things or Word Love Goods. Sample some great cocoa & vote for your favorite. $3 ticket per person. facebook.com/downtownelkrapids
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OTSEGO RESORT’S CRAFT BEER TRAIL: 12-3pm, Otsego Resort, Gaylord. Enjoy a scenic winter walk from The Historic River Cabin to Beaver Dam where a bonfire will be waiting for you. Featuring four tasting stations each paired with light apps. Take shuttle from main parking lot. $38. otsegoclub.com/event/ otsego-resorts-craft-beer-trail
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SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: 12-5pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. Explore easy to moderate trails, & then warm up with a beverage on the Terrace Patio. Snowshoe rentals will be available. blackstarfarms. com/snowshoes-vines-wines
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FAMILY FUN DAYS: PAPER AIRPLANE CHALLENGE: 1pm, Glen Lake Library, Empire. Young engineers are invited to design, create & test their own fantastic flying machines. glenlakelibrary.net/events
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SNOW JAM & CHILI CHALLENGE: 1pm, The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, TC. Enjoy an afternoon of local music & chili. Ten northern Michigan businesses will prepare their best chili for a chance at Best Overall Chili & People’s Choice. Tickets: $25 (adult ticket, 21 & over); $15 (child ticket, age 12-20); & $5 (child ticket, age 11 & under). Ticket includes: 10 chili tastes & voting ticket, one adult drink ticket, Mini Tunnel Walk at the Village Bonfires, Frozen yard games & much more. Outdoor event. facebook.com/thevillagetc
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DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG COMPANY: Old Town Playhouse, TC. When two princesses are faced with danger, they
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january 28-29 Head to Timber Ridge Campground in TC for a fun off-trail run or walk with plenty of logs to jump and branches to duck! The Big Foot 5K & 10K Snowshoe Race happens Sat., Jan. 29 at 9am! Cost is $27 if you register before noon on Jan. 27. Snowshoe rentals are $20 (there are a limited number, so sign up early). Register: runsnow.com.
discover their hidden potential & the powerful bond of sisterhood. With all the songs from the film plus five more from the Broadway production. Performances are Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at both 2pm & 7pm, & Sundays at 2pm. Masks required. Adults: $15, youth under 18: $8 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/ TheatreManager/1/login&event=372
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OPENING RECEPTION: ARTIST GUILD SALON SHOW & TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB: 2-4pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Celebrate the opening of the winter exhibitions in TC. crookedtree.org/events/traverse-city
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SNO-GO HOT COCOA HUSTLE RELAY RACE: 2:30pm, The Highlands at Harbor Springs. Different legs of the race include carrying a tray of mock hot chocolate, riding an all new Sno-Go bike down the hill & more. Your team will compete for great prizes. Sign up your team; $48 per team of four. highlandsharborsprings.com/hotcocoahustle
jan 23
sunday
TRAVERSE CITY GOLF SHOW: (See Sat., Jan. 22, except today’s times are 10am-4pm.)
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FAT CHANCE FAT TIRE BIKE PRE-RIDE: Meet at Iron Fish Distillery, Thompsonville at 11am & ride to Crystal Mountain to complete a few laps on the Fat Chance race course. Afterwards ride back to Iron Fish Distillery for food & drink specials. No charge for the pre-ride unless you need to rent a Fat Tire bike. crystalmountain.com/event/fat-chance-pre-ride
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SOUP & SKI: (See Sat., Jan. 22 except today’s times are 12-5pm.)
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DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG COMPANY: (See Sat., Jan. 22)
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JAZZ (LATE) BRUNCH: 3pm, GT Circuit, TC. Featuring Jeff Haas Trio & Laurie Sears
A regular on the Las Vegas Strip, Derek’s act is fast, fresh, and fanatical. Y0u can hear him on the air via the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Network and on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show.
fEbruary 11-12
with special guest Anthony Stanco. Also featuring Chateau Chantal wine & food from the Good Bowl. Proof of vaccination & masks required. $20 donation.
Reena Calm is an East Coaster turned Chicago favorite. she became one of the most respected and requested comedians in the Midwest, and is now a nationally touring headliner. Pulling from a lifetime of questionable choices, Reena’s material is autobiographical, silly, and charmingly inappropriate.
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AUDITIONS FOR “MAMMA MIA!”: 3:306:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, Cadillac. Presented by Cadillac Footliters. sites.google. com/cadillacfootliters.com/mamma-mia-audition-hub/?fbclid=IwAR35mrv7oq11LVuUqMl qg1LXVT0vZbdI3gBj4aV1Rf0pXUoX0WM8 CVXWySk
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GAZE INTO THE FUTURE WITH VISION BOARDS: 6:30-8pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Create your vision for 2022. Start off with a blank canvas as you delve into a new year. Free. tadl.org/event/gaze-into-the-futurewith-vision-boards/2022-01-19
jan 24
monday
MEET WITH STATE REP. JOHN ROTH: 12-1pm, Fife Lake Township Offices, Fife Lake. People in Grand Traverse County can meet with State Rep. John Roth. 517-373-1766; JohnRoth@house.mi.gov.
REENA CALM
fEbruary 25-26 With over 3,000 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine.
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march 11-12 ROCKY LaPORTE enjoy food, drgreat march 25-26 Ian bagg inks, & april 1 CHRISTOPHER TITUS LAUGHS! april 22-23 BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT
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to purchase tickets and view our full schedule, visit traversecitycomedyclub.com or call 231.421.1880
KID’S CRAFT LAB: MITTEN MOBILE: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Decorate a few mittens your way. Hang them on strings for a winter decoration. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org AUDITIONS FOR “MAMMA MIA!”: (See Sun., Jan. 23 except today’s times are 6-8pm.)
jan 25
tuesday
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Free. sbbdl.org
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