apr 23
saturday
ARCADIA MARSH BIRDING: 7am. Leonard & Barb Graf will guide an exploration of this extensive wetland & the surrounding fields. They will meet at Meijer, TC & lead a caravan to the marsh. Contact them: 946-5120 or bluethroat@charter. net. Bring a lunch. Free.
---------------------TC TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL: 8am, Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, TC. Today features the 100K/50K, 25K & 10K. tctrailrunningfestival.com/registration
---------------------7TH ANNUAL BIG LITTLE HERO RACE: 9am, NMC, TC. 1 mile fun run/walk: Free to participate & free cape for kids. 5K run/walk: $20 students; $25 adults. 10K run: $25 students; $30 adults. Virtual: $15 all. All races begin & finish near the West Hall Innovation building. There will also be food, an inflatable obstacle course, live music by Drew Hale, & more. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan & NMC’s College for Kids. biglittleherorace.com
---------------------HBA HOME EXPO: 9am-5pm, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme. Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area. Featuring exhibits of over 100 building contractors, remodelers, landscapers, financiers, & other businesses related to the region’s construction & remodeling industry. $12 per person; $10 pre-sale; $20/family pass. hbagta.com
---------------------2022 SPRING WORK BEE: 10am-noon. TART Trails is hosting work bees at various locations along the trail network. If you have light tools, bring them. A TART Trails staff member or ambassador will lead each work bee. Please register ahead of time. 941-4300. Free. traversetrails.org/event/tarttrails-spring-work-bee
Church on Harris St. Join there for drinks & doughnuts & a short program. 231-846-4495.
MOREL MUSHROOM SEMINAR WITH THE CHAMP: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first time picker, you are bound to find a new perspective to gathering the elusive morel with (retired) five time National Morel Hunting Champion, Anthony Williams. Registration required. Free. events.tadl.org/event/morelmushroom-seminar-champ
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“WATER, SAND, AND SKY”: 2pm, 3pm & 4pm, The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. Community-wide premiere. This movie explores the stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, & history of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Free. thebaytheatre.com
---------------------ANTHONY WILLIAMS, MOREL MASTER: 2pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Program Room, Empire. Learn about the elusive morel mushroom with world champion hunter Anthony Williams of Boyne City. Anthony serves as the “Expert in Residence” for the National Morel Festival. Free. glenlakelibrary.net/events
---------------------COMEDY WITH BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT: 7pm & 9:30pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Since his first appearance at the age of 20 on the David Letterman show in 1983, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor, & stand-up comedian. $30-$35. traversecitycomedyclub.com
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TAKE TO THE SKY: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Presented by Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Featuring violin soloist Dmitri Berlinsky. Pre-concert talk with Music Director Libor Ondras at 6pm. $35, $45, $65. glcorchestra.org
EARTH DAY WORKBEE EVENTS: 10am2pm. Help the GTCD staff with Boardman River streambank restoration efforts by planting native tree & shrub seedlings in the Brown Bridge bottomlands. Register. natureiscalling.org/events
FLIP FLOPS & FLAMINGOS: Downtown Bellaire. Enjoy “beach themed” fun in downtown Bellaire with shopping, beverage & dining specials. Runs all day.
---------------------5K TAKE A HIKE HELP FIGHT THE FIGHT: The Barracks, South Boardman, 5210 E. Boardman Rd., TC. Presented by 22 2 None. Hike a 5K around South Boardman to help raise awareness of veteran suicide & the inner struggles of men & women who have served our country. Check-in, 11am; Opening, 11:30am; Hike, noon. There will be food available for purchase from area food trucks & live music to enjoy when you return. Free. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ SouthBoardman/222NoneHike
---------------------GAYLORD AREA RESTAURANT WEEK: April 18-24. Enjoy specials at participating restaurants. gaylordchamber.com/restaurant-week
---------------------MARCH TO BRING HOPE!: 11am, City Park, next to Shay Locomotive, Cadillac. Supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse & those who suffer with anxiety & depression. Walk ends at the Presbyterian
send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
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EARTH DAY TREE PLANTING: 10am2pm, Goodhart Farms Nature Preserve, Harbor Springs. Join LTC staff for a day of tree planting & giving back. Bring water, gloves & a lunch.
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: 1-3pm, Interlochen Public Library. Drop in for stem kit activities, snacks & a make & take craft. 231276-6767.
NATURE FILM NIGHT: 7pm, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Cap off EarthFest by enjoying just shy of a dozen short films focused on the world of environmental conservation & outdoor recreation. From Norway to northern Michigan, these short films explore our relationship to the great outdoors. Many of the films have been featured at prestigious festivals like the Wild & Scenic Film Festival & the Fresh Coast Film Festival. Pre-register by emailing: emily@grassriver.org. $5 suggested donation. grassriver.org
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---------------------NMC JAZZ BANDS’ SPRING CONCERT: 7:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Laurie Sears, director, with Josh Lawrence, trumpet/guest artist. $7-$15. nmcmusicdepartment.simpletix.com
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DOKKEN + GEORGE LYNCH: 8-11pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Guitarist & songwriter George Lynch performs with heavy metal band Dokken. Songs include “Kiss Of Death,” “When Heaven Comes Down,” & “Tooth And Nail.” $35, $45, $50. lrcr.com/event-calendar/concerts/dokkengeorge-lynch
apr 24
sunday
BIRD WALK WITH GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB: 7:30am. Join Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club for a birding experience designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills around the Boardman Lake. Meet in the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden,
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Celebrate Making and all things STEAM at the TADL MakerFest with friends from the STEAM/Maker Alliance, held outside at the Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC in the amphitheater and pavilion area on Sat., April 30 from 10am3pm. Other exhibitors include the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, Great Start Collaborative, TADL Youth Services, Arts for All Northwest Michigan, The Dennos Museum Center, Inland Seas Education Association, Newton’s Road, Oryana Food Co-op, USS Septarian of STARFLEET, the International Fan Association, and many others. https:// events.tadl.org/event/tadl-makerfest
directly behind the Traverse Area District Library, TC. Dress for the weather & wear your walking shoes. Free. events.tadl.org/events/ bird-walk-grand-traverse-audubon-club
---------------------GAYLORD AREA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., April 23)
---------------------HBA HOME EXPO: (See Sat., April 23, except today’s times are 11am-3pm.)
---------------------ELITE WEDDING EXPO: 12-3:30pm, Park Place Hotel & Conference Center, TC. Featuring a vast collection of wedding planning professionals: everything from cakes & favors to photographers, florists, reception sites, bridal & tuxedo shops, bands & Disc Jockeys, transportation & invitation companies & videographers. $10 advance; $15 door. eliteweddingexpo.com
---------------------DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: 1-3pm, New Moon Yoga, TC. Enjoy multi-cultural circle dances using sacred phrases, chants, music, & simple movements from many of the earth’s traditions to promote peace & harmony. All songs & movements are taught. Donation to help cover costs is appreciated.
---------------------11TH ANNUAL YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE: 1:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy six original one act plays performed as a stage reading. These plays are written by regional high school students who have been matched with national
playwright mentors. Free. cityoperahouse. org/node/376
---------------------FIRST CONTACT: WHEN THE INDIANS AND EUROPEANS FIRST MET: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Robert Downes, author of “Windigo Moon” & “The Wolf and The Willow,” shares stories of first contact between Native peoples & the Vikings, Spanish conquistadors, English colonists & French voyageurs with a focus on the Anishinaabek & tribes of the Great Lakes. Sponsored by Friends of Alden District Library. 231-331-4318. Free.
---------------------JAZZ (LATE) BRUNCH: JEFF HAAS TRIO WSG MARCUS ELLIOT & BILL SEARS: 3pm, GT Circuit, TC. Chateau Chantal wine, food from the Good Bowl. Masks required. $20 donation.
---------------------NMC CHILDREN’S CHOIR: 3pm, Lars Hockstad Auditorium, TC. Enjoy an afternoon of choral music from around the world. Dolce, Bel Canto, Intermezzo, & Cantus Choirs. $7-$12. nmcmusicdepartment.simpletix.com
apr 25
monday
EARTH DAY WEEK EVENTS: GROW YOUR OWN PRODUCE: 10amnoon, NMC, TC. Get a jump start on gardening & learn
