Dates

jan saturday 2022 MICHIGAN SNOW 22 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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

COCOA CRAWL DOWNTOWN ELK RAP-

IDS: 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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG COMPANY: Old Town Playhouse, TC. When two princesses are faced with danger, they

january 22-30

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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.) -------------

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 ----------------------

SOUP & SKI: (See Sat., Jan. 22 except today’s times are 12-5pm.) ----------------------

DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR. BY THE YOUNG

COMPANY: (See Sat., Jan. 22) ----------------------

with special guest Anthony Stanco. Also featuring Chateau Chantal wine & food from the Good Bowl. Proof of vaccination & masks required. $20 donation. ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 monday 24 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. ----------------------

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

live

stand-up

DEREK RICHARDS january 28-29

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

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.

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. ANDY BENINGO

march 11-12 ROCKY LaPORTE march 25-26 Ian bagg april 1 CHRISTOPHER TITUS enjoy great food, drinks, & LAUGHS! april 22-23 BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT

to purchase tickets and view our full schedule, visit traversecitycomedyclub.com or call 231.421.1880 ask about hosting your next event here!

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Katy and the Big Snow” by Virginia Lee Burton. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

CWIB VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Connecting Women in Business - “Putting Ourselves First.” Featuring speaker Kjersti Kontio of My Life Health Coach. Networking, 11:30amnoon. Program, noon. Zoom link will be sent after registering. $10. petoskeychamber.com/ events/details/cwib-virtual-program-january25-2022-26939?calendarMonth=2022-01-01 ----------------------

RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF: 6-8pm, Firefly Kitchen & Bar, TC. Learn about the upcoming Relay For Life in Grand Traverse County. Complimentary appetizers will be served. Free.

jan wednesday 26 THE BAY CINEMA SOCIETY: The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. Held the fourth Weds. of each month, The Bay Cinema Society will meet at 2pm for a screening of a special film, followed by a discussion. There is not a membership requirement to participate. While moviegoers are encouraged to join the discussion, it’s not a requirement. Cost for the movie will be free for The Bay Theatre members & $2 for the general public. January’s film will be “Singin’ in the Rain.” thebaytheatre.com

jan thursday

COFFEE @ TEN: EXHIBI-

27 TION WALKTHROUGH: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. CTAC Visual Arts Director Liz Erlewine will introduce the new exhibits. crookedtree.org/events/petoskey ----------------------

KID’S CRAFT LAB: MITTEN MOBILE: 10:30am, 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 ----------------------

CRAFTERNOON CLASS: 4pm, Bellaire Public Library. Hand embroidery with Nikki. Limited seating available. Free; supplies included. Register: 231-533-8814. Ages 16+. bellairelibrary.org ----------------------

2022 CLIMATE UPDATE WITH PETER

SINCLAIR: 7pm. Held via Zoom, moderated by Jeremy Reisig. A presentation & discussion about the solutions to climate change. nmeac.org/2022_climate_update_with_peter_sinclair#register ----------------------

FULFILLIAMENT #18: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Five local community leaders & entrepreneurs tell their journey of how they found fulfillment through vocation. They include Saku Takano, Rotary Charities CEO; Jason Gollan, Common Good Bakery founder; Jennifer Finnegan, Single Momm founder; Bob Brick, Brick & Corbett; & Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie ED. Masks required. GA: $15; $18 night of event. cityoperahouse.org/node/426 ----------------------

GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB

MEETING: 7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Club member Kathy Flegel will talk about her volunteer work at the ARK (Association to Rescue Kritters) in St Helen, Michigan. Free. grandtraverseaudubon.org/ programs

jan 28

COFFEE @ TEN: CONNIE

JASON: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Enjoy a conversation with this artist guild member. crookedtree. org/events/traverse-city ----------------------

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Katy and the Big Snow” by Virginia Lee Burton. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

MCDR ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE BRITISH INVASION TRIBUTE

SHOW: 7pm, The Ellison Place, Gaylord. Featuring Matt King as Paul McCartney, Ron Foss as Captain Fantastic Detroit, & Donny Rod as Rod Stewart. Food available. Ticket pick up: 989-448-7575. $15. ----------------------

COMEDY WITH DEREK RICHARDS:

7:30pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. A regular on the Las Vegas strip, Richard’s comedy features tales of his blue-collar upbringing, his divorce, the holidays & his child-free existence. A veteran of several USO tours, he was chosen as one of the first performers at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after the base began guarding jailed AlQaeda terrorists. He has been the opening act for The Temptations & The Four Tops. $20-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com/derek-richards

jan saturday

BIGFOOT 5K & 10K

29 SNOWSHOE RACE: 9am, Timber Ridge Campground, TC. Cost is $27 before noon on Jan. 27. Snowshoe rental: $20. Register. runsnow.com ----------------------

9TH ANNUAL IRON FISH DISTILLERY FAT CHANCE FAT TIRE BIKE RACE:

10am, Crystal Mountain, Otter Trail Loop, Thompsonville. The new 90 Minute Category Trail Loop course is 3 miles of high speed wide trail & a new single track section. The 45 Minute Category Trail Loop will be wide open beginner friendly trails. $50/rider. Online registration closes at noon on Fri., Jan. 28. No day-of registration. crystalmountain. com/event/fat-chance-fat-tire ----------------------

4TH ANNUAL ICE WINE FESTIVAL: 11am5pm, Chateau Chantal, TC. Ice wine is made from grapes frozen naturally on the vine & fermented into a viscous & complex dessert wine. Sample various ice wines, dessert wines, & food pairings while enjoying outdoor fire pits with s’mores & winter activities. There will be an ice wine vineyard tour, ice wine production show & tour, & explore the Founder’s Trail - bring your snowshoes! Free; a charge for wine samples. ----------------------

8TH ANNUAL CARLY’S HILL CARDBOARD

CLASSIC SNOW FUN DAY: 11am-3pm, Springfield Park & Recreation Area, Fife Lake. Free family fun, make & bring cardboard sled contest with prizes, warming building, hot drinks, lunch available, fire, toddler sledding hill, safety games, helmet fittings & more. 11am-noon: Registration of sleds. 1pm: Distance runs. Info: 231-384-0406. ----------------------

SOUP & SKI: (See Sat., Jan. 22) ----------------------

SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: (See Sat., Jan. 22) ----------------------

WINTER WINE WALK: 12-3pm, Otsego Resort, Gaylord. Walk from the River Cabin to the bonfire at the Beaver Dam. Along the

FAMILY FUN DAYS: MOVIE MATINEE:

1pm, Glen Lake Library, Empire. Featuring “The Jungle Book,” rated PG. Popcorn provided. glenlakelibrary.net/events ----------------------

BEARCUB OUTFITTERS TORCHLIGHT

SNOWSHOE: 5-9pm, Camp Daggett, Petoskey. Free snowshoe rentals, cookies, hot cocoa, fires, torchlit trails & more. Register. Donations encouraged. campdaggett. org/bearcub-snowshoe-for-daggett ----------------------

COMEDY WITH DEREK RICHARDS: (See Fri., Jan. 28, except tonight’s time is 7pm.) ----------------------

BLISSFEST PRESENTS BARBA-

RO: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. The Minneapolis-Winona based rising stars have created their eclectic sound through original songwriting craft, with inspiration derived from bluegrass, jazz & chamber music. Their newest album, “Dressed in Roses,” was released in January 2020. $25 member; $30 GA. blissfest.org ----------------------

TSO MAESTRO SERIES FEATURING

YEVGENY KUTIK ON VIOLIN: 7:30pm, Historic Barns Park, Cathedral Barn, TC. World caliber soloists Yevgeny Kutik on violin & pianist Dr. Ya-Ju Chuang join TSO Maestro Kevin Rhodes at the piano for a fun performance. Main floor, $45.50. traversesymphony.org/concert/maestro-series-yevgeny-kutik ----------------------

WINTER AT THE ZOO: 7:30pm, The Opera House, Cheboygan. A concert to benefit The Opera House, Cheboygan. An evening of classic rock hits from The Animals, The Birds, The Turtles & more. Featuring: Dale Rieger, Nathan Towne, Kyle Frazier, Will Engleman, Evan Archambo, Lori Cleland, Ben Dratnol & Brett Mallory. Masks required. For tickets call 231-627-5841. $15/adults; $10/ students & vets. theoperahouse.org

jan sunday 30 HEAD OLYMPIC DOWNHILL: The Highlands at Harbor Springs. Juniors will race down Leprechaun to NASTAR starting at 10am. Adults will race down Olympic starting at noon. Featuring overall awards from HEAD & Boyne Country Sports, including a cash prize to the top racers in the open class division. $39-$60. highlandsharborsprings.com/head-downhill ----------------------

SOUP & SKI: (See Sat., Jan. 22) ----------------------

NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES POETRY

WORKSHOP: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, Thirlby Room, TC. Enjoy a 3-hour workshop on the art of poetry. Instructor & poet Ari Mokdad will walk students through different poetry styles, demonstrate techniques to strengthen their writing & add greater depth & meaning to their poetry, & give advice on further development or publication for aspiring writers. Students are encouraged to bring their own poetry to workshop with the group. Open only to fully vaccinated participants. Registration closes when the maximum number of students (15) register, or by Jan. 28. A wait list may be available. Open to students throughout northern MI. Free. nationalwritersseries.org/ writing-workshops/poetry-workshop-2022 ----------------------

TSO MAESTRO SERIES FEATURING

YEVGENY KUTIK ON VIOLIN: (See Sat., Jan. 28, except today’s time is 3pm.)

FATHER FRED’S ANNUAL FROSTBITE

FOOD DRIVE: Runs Jan. 29 - Feb. 6 with the main drop-off location at Team Bob’s on the corner of Park & S. Airport, TC. Other locations include: Tom’s West Bay, Tom’s East Bay, Tom’s 14th St., Tom’s Interlochen, as well as Oleson’s on 3 Mile & Oleson’s on Long Lake. Iems to donate that are healthy, flexible & hearty: 5 oz. canned tuna, soups, dried beans 1lb. bags, rice, 5 oz. canned chicken, oatmeal, peanut butter, spaghetti or pasta, & canned fruits, packed in juice. fatherfred.org ----------------------

BELLAIRE WINTER FARMERS MARKET:

Fridays, 9am-1pm, Downtown Bellaire. Held at two locations: Bee Well & Terrain. Produce, eggs, meats, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, local artists, crafts, & more.

art

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - PUNK DREAMSCAPE: GARCIA + MAR-

TIN + NEMEC: Jan. 15 - Feb. 19 in Atrium Gallery. Through a combination of symbolic, illustrative & figurative imagery, midwest artists Esteban Garcia, Nick Martin & Aaron Nemec create abstract narratives that verge on the surreal. Mixed media paintings, drawings & sculptures will be on display. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/punkdreamscape-garcia-martin-nemec

- OPEN DOORS: A JURIED EXHIBITION:

Jan. 15 - March 5 in Gilbert Gallery. This juried exhibition invites artists across the nation to consider themes related to openness & accessibility. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/open-doors-juried-exhibition

- THIS IS HOME: A REGIONAL JURIED EX-

HIBITION: Jan. 15 - March 5 in Bonfield Gallery. This juried exhibition invites artists working throughout the Great Lakes region to consider themes related to the concept of home. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/homejuried-exhibition ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:

- 2022 GUILD MEMBER SALON SHOW: Jan. 18 - Feb. 26, held in Gallery. A diverse assortment of work in a variety of media will be on display. Opening reception on Sat., Jan. 22 from 2-4pm. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/2022-guild-member-salon-show

- TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB

COMPETITION SHOW: Runs through Feb. 26 in Carnegie Rotunda. This recurring exhibition highlights award-winning photographs produced by members of the Traverse Area Camera Club (TACC). Opening reception on Sat., Jan. 22 from 2-4pm. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/traverse-area-camera-club-competition-show ----------------------

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:

- “PAPERWORK”: Jan. 14 - March 24. This exhibition focuses on works on paper, & works made of paper. It features the work of 21 artists from throughout Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri, & the nation of Chile. Check web site for hours. glenarborart.org/ events/paperwork-exhibition - “WOODLAND STUDIES”: A small exhibition of black & white photographs by Grand Rapids photographer Rodney Martin. It runs Jan. 7 – April 13 in the Lobby Gallery. Martin focuses his lens on the landscape. For the images in “Woodland Studies,” he zeros in on rivers, woods & orchards in Benzie, Grand Traverse & Leelanau counties. See web site for hours. glenarborart.org/events/ exhibit-woodland-studies