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America Democracy is dead. Extremist ideologies submerged in conspiracy theories are now basically mainstream for tens of millions of Americans. The rural and the educationally deprived—being sucked in by the right and its indignations about gun rights, abortion, and some perverted view of God’s justice—are voting for grandstanding ideologues who have no purpose but to see how far they can take this charade. When the slaughter at Sandy Hook did nothing to change the widespread availability of automatic weapons to the American public (the very basic common sense action lawmakers should have taken), I knew that nothing will ever be done in this country to stop this insanity. We have another massacre in Texas, and this country will do absolutely nothing. As a matter of fact, I bet it will further loosen gun laws. Insanity adorns and rules the skies that overlook the United States. Bret Albright | Traverse City Uvalde School Shooting All of the deaths and injuries occurred in a single elementary school classroom, a state official said. At least 19 children and two teachers were killed. The horror! Perhaps the American people would truly confront the continuous carnage of mass shootings if uncensored pictures of the crime scenes were published. Thomas O’Rourke | Traverse City

Is It Time? It continues to happen: Innocent children and adults were the targets of a gunman who killed before he was killed. The parents in the land grieve with and for the parents of the children whose lives were taken. We offer our condolences but have no solutions. Our culture has become violent as more and more of our citizens have chosen weapons to display their anger or frustration or resentment. We have little control of guns. We have little control of those who choose to use their guns to kill others. We do control the cars we drive. I have to register for a license every year. I get ticketed for violations of the law. I may be required to make sure the car is safe to drive. That is what we do each year. I remember when seat belts became mandatory. I was stopped for not wearing one. Owning a gun should be no different. You have to have a background check because of the high rate of guns being used by irresponsible individuals. Guns should have an annual check up of their registration. Do people buying the gun still have that gun? Assault rifles and rapid firing guns should at least have higher restrictions for their purchase. It is a pain for gun owners and gun dealers. But they have to pay the price for the growing minority of gun owners who have become dangerous. Restrictions are part of the way we have healthy communities. My freedom to drive a car has restrictions. Cigarette smoking is restricted. Your freedom to have a gun should have restrictions.

CONTENTS ammo-clip limits, or merely a “cooling-off period” for those purchasing non-hunting weapons. Many of them are quick to blame “mental health” without turning that lens on themselves. And—despite many of us having been raised in gun-owning households—they tell us we don’t even understand the technology, much less Second Amendment rights. What does seem clear is how America— now poised to “protect fetal life” by banning legal abortion—actually cares little for the line-of-fire living. Frank and Dottie Hawthorne | Petoskey Why Did This Happen? A challenge to every voter: If you are a law-abiding citizen with love and compassion for others in your heart, I beseech you to never again vote for a Republican for public office until we have a national law, effective immediately, requiring every single gun to be registered; requiring background checks for every single firearm purchase; having an enforceable red flag law; banning all sales of assault-type weapons except to law enforcement agencies; legalizing only magazines of five bullets or less; and requiring all existing assault-type weapons to be turned in for disposal within three years. Or you can just wait for a family member or friend to be murdered, so you can wring your hands, pray, cry, and ask the age-old question, “Why did this happen?” Fred Curow | Traverse City

Robert McQuilkin | Frankfort Fraud “The gun lobby’s interpretation of the Second Amendment is one of the greatest pieces of fraud, I repeat the word fraud, on the American people by special interest groups that I have seen in my lifetime,” said [Conservative] Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger, in 1991; seven years prior to the Columbine shootings. So here we are—just 30 years after the late Chief Justice spoke truth to the powerless—asking ourselves what’s changed. Why are we letting a misguided minority dictate the terms of this unholy national obsession? For decades, over half of Americans have supported stricter gun laws, and recent polling indicates that over 70 percent support universal background checks. (And no, this conversation is not about those who hunt, collect firearms, or buy a gun for security.) But let us not count the deadly ways, or the latest body counts (of innocent scholars, teachers, guards, grocery shoppers, worshippers, etc.), since that would take too long, and—en route to observing the many politicians who do nothing—exhaust our prayers and thoughts. It’s a sad commentary of violent times that the gun-lobby and supporters have taken Judge Burger’s argument that guns should be regulated just like cars and boats and somehow labeled sane words “extreme.” We’re told that a reinstatement of the Assault Weapons Ban is a non-starter. We’re sneered at for even suggesting age or

Shame on You, Congress Our Congress is at it again, trying to pass gun laws to prevent the slaughter of innocent people in our country. Congress is incapable of even passing gun laws that only put a bandaid on the real problem; ownership of AR-15s and weapons that are designed for killing quickly and in mass numbers. Background checks will only work for preventing criminals and those already established as having mental illness from obtaining guns. What about those who have no record? Another solution is to make schools more secure. Security officers, teachers carrying guns, metal detectors, and active shooter drills are just reminders of how unsafe it is to attend schools. Kids should not have to have that reminder every time they walk through school doors. The only thing that makes sense is to ban ownership of automatic, semi-automatic, and military style weapons. Banning these types of weapons will not prevent gun violence, but it will certainly reduce it. Other countries have proven that when they reacted quickly and efficiently to gun violence. Congress is so worried about protecting perceived rights of gun owners because of a Second Amendment written over 200 years ago when muskets were the only weapons available. What about protecting the rights of children to attend school without fearing for their lives or the right to grocery shop without fear of being shot?

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Grow Benzie is all about finding the balance between healthful food and a rich, meaningful life. The community-forward organization has been around since 2008, and has since become a haven and partner for other local clubs, organizations, and nonprofits. In keeping with their mission of bringing folks together, they’re hosting a concert on June 10 with Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt, the dynamic duo known for folksy tunes, quirky humor, and incredible music. Rogers sings and plays guitar and Appalachian dulcimer—a lute-like instrument—while Schmidt combines music, poetry, and story in her performances. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the concert starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. (You can find that door at 5885 Frankfort Highway, Benzonia.) Note: Proof of vaccination is required, and masks are optional. For tickets and more information, call Grow Benzie at 231-882-9510 or go to growbenzie.org/events.

Get Smart Hop on your bike, use your two feet, take the bus, or carpool to celebrate the 28th Annual Smart Commute Week in TC, June 6-10. Presented by TART Trails, this week offers free daily breakfasts at various locations around town, plus incentives and prizes. Sign up a team for a competition known as the Smart Commute Week Challenge. Register and see the breakfast schedule and Smart Commute Week happenings at traversetrails.org/event/28th-annual-smart-commute-week

The first thing you need to know is that our beloved, slowdrawling Matthew McConaughey is not reprising his role in this reboot of Michael Connelly’s bestselling series. But Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (known for roles in The Magnificent Seven and Murder on the Orient Express) offers a refreshing new take on Mickey Haller, the L.A. defense lawyer who runs his business out of the back of—in this version at least—a collection of Lincolns ranging from a ’60s Continental convertible to a Navigator SUV. After suffering a surfing accident followed by a painkiller addiction, Haller finds himself thrust back into the legal spotlight when he is bequeathed the law practice of a murdered colleague. The show shines brightest in the courtroom and during scenes with Haller’s two ex-wives— Neve Campbell as fellow lawyer Maggie McPhearson and Becki Newton as the charming Lorna Taylor. Verdict? The Lincoln Lawyer is a solid pick for fans of legal dramas with a touch of murder and mystery. Now streaming on Netflix.

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This food truck specializes in all things cheese—beer-battered cheese curds, mac & cheese, mac & cheese bites, five kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches—you get the picture. But the item even the lactose tolerant among us love most is its cheese-free Superfood Salad, contents: baby kale and mixed greens, pickled carrots and cukes, lemon quinoa, shredded purple cabbage, sweet potato chips, blueberries, and a scoop of avocado. Credit the cheesy-tasting but yet inconceivably-still-cheese-free (!) Cheba Sauce under which this salad of heroes is cloaked. A multi-layered salty, savory, spicy, and tangy delight, the Cheba Sauce is “simply” olive oil, lemon juice, garbanzo beans, water, garlic, turmeric, curry, cumin, garlic salt, onion salt, cayenne, mustard powder, and that B-vitamin powerhouse that both smells and tastes like—yet is not—parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast. The truck is open and drizzling that sauce at Petoskey’s Back Lot Beer Garden and Charlevoix’s The Back Lot through summer. Get summer hours at cheeseandcompany.com/locations.

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The Charlevoix Area Trout Tournament kicks off with a captains’ meeting on Thursday, June 9, before a weekend of fishing fun. The fun comes with more than bragging rights—each of the tournament’s five divisions offers a $1,000 prize and trophy for first place, as well as monetary prizes for the other top 20 finishers. Though it’s called the Trout Tournament, entrants will face off lake trout, salmon, steelhead, brown trout, and walleye. The competition begins at 5am Friday morning and ends at noon on Sunday. All fish must be a minimum of 20 inches, and your catch will need a verified witness. Inperson registration ($35 for adults; $10 for ages 6-14; free for 5 and under) is available Thursday and Friday in East Park in downtown Charlevoix, or you can register online and read up on the rules and event details at fishcharlevoix.com.

Up North Pride is inviting folks around the region to think outside the box again. Following the success of last year’s catharsis-themed outdoor art installations, the LGBTQ+ organization unveiled three new interactive art exhibits running June 1-30, all underscoring the ’22 theme, Unconditional. Find the first, by artist Roger Amundsen, in front of The Dennos Museum (Aspen Lot), where everyone can “perform the radical act of stopping and looking One of 2021’s Catharsis-themed installations, at yourself in the mirror—to love what you see at Iron Fish Distillery. unconditionally.” Go during the family-friendly Pride CARNIVAL 11am to 2pm June 11, and you can also whizz down a super slide, ascend a climbing wall, nosh on goodies from food vendors, enjoy live music, and explore the Dennos Museum, free of charge. The second installation, by Grand Rapids muralist Maddison Chaffer, invites you to Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville, where the distillery also hosts the Drag Bingo event 7pm–9pm June 17, featuring special guests The Real Dragwives of Northern Michigan. Finally, Short’s Brewing Co. in Elk Rapids hosts the third installation, by Bellaire artist Brooke Ruble, plus an evening of Queer Trivia 7pm–9pm June 24. Learn more: upnorthpride.com

MBA Program Headed to Traverse City The Upper Peninsula is getting a bit closer to home now that Michigan Tech has announced its launch of a hybrid version of TechMBA®—the university’s Master of Business Administration program—in Traverse City. Last year, MTU began the process of building out its Grand Traverse Research Workspace, which took up residence in downtown Traverse City in the same building as Traverse Connect. Beginning this fall, students in the Grand Traverse area will have the option to complete the 30-credit program in a hybrid format, where virtual classes will be mixed with in-person instruction and connections at the Research Workspace. (Students can also continue to take the program on campus in Houghton and fully online.) According to MTU, the TechMBA® will be the first of multiple collegiate opportunities headed to Traverse City. Visit mtu.edu/business/graduate/techmba to learn more.

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I grew up thinking our government had our backs. I now realize Congress only has the backs of those with deep pockets and of those who can get them elected. I would love to feel the pride I once had of being an American, but as long as we are a country that is incapable of preventing the slaughter of our children, I don’t think I ever will. Debbie Harris | Traverse City

Jim Hutchison | Suttons Bay No-Mow May I was pleased to see Cathye Williams’ column in your paper (“Hope Springs,” May 14) mention the benefits of “No-Mow May.” As your readers may already know, this is a now national movement that encourages people to stop mowing their lawns in the month of May to support bees and other pollinators. Since moving here from a large city three years ago, my husband and I have had many adventures—and misadventures—in lawn care and gardening. An ambitious crop of tomato plants, for instance, yielded exactly three edible specimens, none of which, alas, will give Lakeview Hill Farm a run for their money. But with no “No-Mow May,” we’ve finally found something we can do well in this department. Which is to say, nothing. All month, we’ve watched as our grass has grown long and shaggy and the dandelions have madly sprouted up everywhere. The bees have come. So, for the first time, have several bunnies, looking remarkably well-fed and lazing about as if they are in a meadow. Which they are, in a way. A very small meadow. All of this has brought us pleasure. And a measure of optimism. Bees are struggling. There are a variety of reasons why, some better understood than others. But climate change is one of them. When it comes to bee populations, climate change is responsible for habitat loss, higher temperatures, and an increase in parasitic infections. This couldn’t hit closer to home for all of us. It’s been estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on bees and other pollinators. There are lots of things we can do to address climate change. And when it comes to falling bee populations, there’s one thing we don’t have to do every year in May: Mow the lawn!

spectator By Stephen Tuttle Another day, another massacre of children, another night of parents lying sleepless, eyes wide open, minds racing, hearts irreparably broken.

distant second and third. That’s more than 390 million guns in private hands. The inevitable result is more people here are shot and more people are killed by guns than anywhere else.

When not slaughtering children in their classrooms, we slaughter shoppers in a grocery store; or worshipers in a church or mosque or synagogue; or revelers in a nightclub or at a neighborhood party or at a concert. We are equal-opportunity slaughterers undeterred by location, age, race, or religion. We’re willing to kill most anybody.

Other countries seem to have solved the gun violence issue.

We do it mostly with guns.

Australia and New Zealand are both countries with a long private gun ownership tradition. Yet both enacted stringent gun regulations outlawing semi-automatic weapons with a buy-back program after massacres in which military-style, semi-automatic long guns were used. Despite predictions to the contrary,

Data from 2020 compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and analyzed by Pew Research paints an ugly picture.

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The European Union (EU) consists of 27 countries with a total population of nearly 448 million. Combined, they average about 6,700 gun deaths annually. All of the EU countries have some form of gun control or restrictions.

“Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.” -Justice Antonin Scalia Guns killed slightly more than 45,000 Americans in 2020, about 45 percent of which—or just more than 19,300—were murders. (Suicide continues to be the leading cause of gun deaths.) That’s the most gun deaths ever in this country and a 14 percent increase in just a year, a 25 percent increase since 2015, and a stunning 45 percent increase since 2010. (Our gun deaths per 100,000 people is still lower than our peak in 1974.)

Not So Funny George Carlin—the late, great comedian —created widely loved fictitious conversations that comically exposed the absurdities of American life. Now, I find the current absurdities of American life can generate only horror and outrage. “Come in, son. We’ve got just the thing that a sportsman like you needs. Here’s a model you’ll like. It’s advertised on the web. You’ll take two? That’s great! Now you’ll want a bunch of rounds; most folks get five or six hundred. Just a sec, I gotta do an internet check. Hey, you’re good to go. You can take these home today, and in just a week you’ll be using these bad boys like a video game hero. But hey, let me warn you, don’t try to celebrate your newfound manhood by taking a drink of liquor. Everyone knows that a brain like yours is too immature to understand how harmful alcohol is to a kid’s growing body. I’ve heard you don’t even know how to drive. Bye now. I’ll look for your name in the newspaper.” Are you prepared for your child or grandchild to be the blood sacrifice consecrated by those who bow down to the gun god and the sacred script of the Second Amendment? How would you live with the pain of this madness for the rest of your life? When a person dies in the course of military service, the customs and rituals of our society provide solace: “It was for a noble cause.” Where’s the “noble cause” in this madness? DO SOMETHING! Here’s an idea. Every day for the next 30 days, ask someone this question: How would you live with the pain of this madness for the rest of your life? Maybe

you’ll see a path of action to take a nibble out of these absurdities of our culture.

Now, after the most recent massacre, we’re hearing from politicians who so fear their progun base that they hide their spinal column somewhere it might never be found again. They say the killer in Uvalde, Texas, could have used a knife or a bat or a bomb. But guns are readily available and easy to use. Semiautomatic versions can kill quickly, effectively, and impersonally. They are the perfect mass killing weapon of choice. In fact, 79 percent of all murders in the U.S. are the result of gunfire, not knives or anything else. According to the CDC, the most gun deaths per capita occurred in Mississippi, Louisiana, Wyoming, Missouri, and Alabama in 2020. Those states have among the most liberal gun laws. The lowest gun death rates happened in Hawai’i, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York. Those states have among the most restrictive gun laws. There would seem to be dots to connect, but the data has been interpreted in different ways by opposing advocacy groups. What is undeniable is we are a nation in love with guns. According to the Small Arms Survey, a Swiss-based research organization, we are the only country in the world with more guns in private hands than we have people, approximately 120 guns for every 100 people. No other country is even close, with the Falkland Islands and Yemen coming in a

crime—especially violent crime—actually decreased. In 2019, there were 229 gun deaths in Australia and 105 in New Zealand. Those countries’ organizing documents, be they a constitution or something else, do not make private gun ownership inviolate. Most have no gun ownership tradition, nor did they have a frontier they believe was at least partially conquered by guns. And they have nothing like our Supreme Court’s Heller v. District of Columbia decision in 2008 that established Second Amendment protection for private handgun ownership in the home. Now we’ll have another gun debate with much noise and almost no action. It will be the same debate we have after every mass shooting, especially if it involves a school. One side will claim this is finally the moment something will happen or some law will be passed. The other side will resist anything that even hints at restricting the availability of their beloved weapons. Maybe a state legislature or two will take a baby step, perhaps restricting so-called assault weapons even though the FBI says only three percent of gun deaths involve long guns. There is much we could do given some political courage, because the Heller decision offered plenty of room for both restrictions and reform. Writing for the majority, Justice Antonin Scalia said, “Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.” We’ve ignored Scalia’s open door to reform for 14 years and counting. Too many of us continue to believe guns are more important than lives—even the lives of children.

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June is here, and Pride events—celebrating the beauty of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) people and history—are taking place throughout the world. For some, Pride events are life affirming, and for others, life saving. Yet at the same time, LGBTQ+ people are experiencing increasing threats to their rights, livelihoods, and lives. While so many communities and organizations have made great strides to be more inclusive and welcoming towards people across gender and sexual orientations, recent events

tolerated in our government, and Senator Theis should be held accountable. Attacks like those that Sen. Theis has levied against the LGBTQ+ community have real life consequences. Words matter, especially when they are tied to offices able to impact policy. In every Michigan community, in each of our school districts, we have LGBTQ+ students navigating all the facets of their lives. What vocation will they seek? With whom will they become friends? To whom are they attracted? Do they feel at

In our respective vocations, each of us were called to serve all people, regardless of age, race, religious beliefs, who they love, how they vote, or how they identify. Our deocracy dictates that our education system and government do so as well, without exception. reflect a trajectory that threatens those hard-won advances. As a former teacher and a minister, we have each seen firsthand how LGBTQ+ folks have suffered because of who they are from peers, employers, communities, and family members. The affects from that abuse range from isolation to death: LGBTQ+ youth are four times as likely as their peers to attempt suicide. In the past year, 45 percent of LGBTQ+ youth contemplated suicide (as reported by the Trevor Project), and that rate goes above half when only taking into account transgender and nonbinary children. In our respective vocations, each of us were called to serve all people, regardless of age, race, religious beliefs, who they love, how they vote, or how they identify. Our democracy dictates that our education system and government do so as well, without exception. Alarmingly, an increasingly loud group of Republican lawmakers are targeting LGBTQ+ rights. In April, one of our former representatives (Nancy’s) State Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton) irresponsibly suggested in a fundraising email that her colleague State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) is linked to pedophilia. This was after Theis delivered a harmful invocation attacking the LGBTQ+ community and prompting McMorrow rightfully to walk out of a Senate committee hearing in disgust. Not only did Sen. Theis openly lie about a fellow mother serving in the same office as her, but she used religion as a weapon to spread untrue stereotypes about LGBTQ+ people. Such attacks should not be

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home in their own bodies? Each of them deserve to feel fully supported and loved. Today, they also need to be protected from those attacking their right to their own discernment as a way to score political points and win elections. That their wellbeing is used so recklessly is sinful. When elected officials lie about their colleagues “grooming” children—just because they believe in equal rights for everyone—it’s a shabby grab for power at the expense of all children. When teachers are accused of this—when really they are just showing compassion and understanding to students questioning their sexual or gender identity—what is damaged is the core essential element of building a school community: trust. Our students need to feel safe and accepted in order to learn. Language that isolates and shames certain students destabilizes the education process. Passing “bathroom laws” and further stigmatizing trans students by questioning their participation in sports is emotional vandalism. Who pays? Our most precious resource—our children.

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This is not the time to let this small, misguided, vocal group of demagogues push us to the sidelines. We must fight for our children and insist upon what all children deserve—properly-funded education that protects the well-being and dignity of every student. Senator McMorrow issued a powerful rebuke of Theis’ vitriol by delivering a floor speech saying exactly what we all needed to hear: “We will not let hate win.” We wholeheartedly agree and call upon all of our fellow citizens to do the same.

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What Could Go Wrong? More than 800 New Yorkers aged 75 and older are going to get a new friend, The Verge reported. The New York State Office for the Aging is distributing robot companions named ElliQ, built by Israeli company Intuition Robotics, to help with social isolation -- for example, engaging in small talk and helping contact loved ones. "It focuses on what matters to individuals: memories, life validation, interactions with friends and families," said NYSOA director Greg Olsen. Intuition Robotics said ElliQ can project empathy and form bonds with users, even cracking jokes for users who tend to laugh a lot. Fine Points of the Law According to the Conrad Public School District in Conrad, Montana, there's an old law on the books that stipulates that a school principal is responsible for feeding and tending a horse if a student rides it to school. On May 23, WTHR-TV reported, 12 students at Conrad High School put the statute to the test, riding their steeds up to the school and leaving them in the care of Principal Raymond DeBruycker throughout the school day. Apparently DeBruycker had no time to comment while he kept his charges watered and fed and (presumably) mucked the parking lot. Goals A man in Japan identified as Toko has spent almost $16,000 to make himself look like a collie, fulfilling his dream and depleting his savings in one fell swoop, Wionews reported. Toko contracted with a professional company called Zeppet, which makes sculptures and costumes for movies and amusement facilities, to create a costume that is extremely realistic. It took 40 days to build. "I made it a collie because it looks real when I put on," Toko said. "Long-haired dogs can mislead the human figure. I met such a condition and made collie, my favorite breed of dog." Criminal No Longer on the Lam(b) In South Sudan, inmates at a military camp have a new jailbird to get to know -or maybe that should be "jailsheep." NBC Montana reported that the ram was arrested and convicted in May of murdering an African woman "by hitting her in the ribs and the old woman died immediately," said police chief Major Elijah Mabor. "The owner is innocent, and the ram is the one who perpetrated the crime, so it deserves to be arrested." However, the owner has also been ordered to pay five cows to the victim's family. Weird Science The Cambodian Ministry of Environment has taken to Facebook to plead with the public to stop picking a rare carnivorous plant known as a "pitcher plant" for the way it captures insects, Live Science reported on May 17. The plant, Nepenthes bokorensis, could be driven to extinction if people continue to harvest it, scientists warn. So why, you might ask, are people, particularly women, so drawn to picking the plants and having their photos taken with them? While the leaves are

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Keeping the Lights On Energy shortages pose a threat to summertime comfort in northern Michigan

By Jillian Manning What do you get when you combine a hot summer, more folks on the grid, and a shift in energy sources? Tony Anderson, general manager of Cherryland Electric Cooperative, says the equation could add up to a perfect storm for utility companies in the coming months. In a recent blog post on the Cherryland website, Anderson raised the alarm to his members about a report from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)—a regional transmission organization that serves the Midwest and part of Canada— that found Michigan and surrounding states would be 1,200 megawatts short when it comes to supply and demand this summer. Depending on how that perfect storm plays out, the shortage might be mitigated with simple actions on the part of utilities and their customers. Or—in a worst-case scenario—it could result in rolling power blackouts on hot summer days. “As a utility, I have two choices: I can shut up and hope I get through summer, or I can warn people and start preparing. And that’s what we’re doing,” Anderson tells Northern Express. Likewise, Traverse City Light and Power (TCLP) put out a public service announcement last week detailing the energy shortage and offering steps their customers can take to lower both energy use and their bills. Executive Director Brandie Ekren says the utility would prefer to “under-promise and over-deliver” than to keep their customers in the dark about a potential issue.

“I wouldn’t say that [the MISO report] is a hollow notice,” she says. “I think it’s a real one. But I feel that Traverse City is prepared.” Mega What? For those with a hazy memory of middle school science, 1 megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts—enough energy to power hundreds of homes per year. And though northern Michigan is in the midst of a housing crisis, there are still a lot of homes in need of energy, whether that’s because more folks are working remotely or because they are using a seasonal retreat all year-round. “COVID comes, everybody goes home, and electric usage spiked,” Anderson says. “But it hasn’t gone down. 2020 was an alltime high. 2021 beat that. And we’re on pace in 2022 to beat that. At the same time, [energy] generation is going down.” Anderson says Cherryland has enough generation for all their members—who live in Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Benzie, Kalkaska, Wexford, and Manistee counties— but the energy game is not always so straightforward. “The problem is we’re connected to a 15-state grid where all that energy is just dumped into one tub,” he explains. “Some utilities don’t have enough capacity, so they use our capacity, or our plants are running more than they need to to make up that capacity.” Shutting Down The need for more generation is complicated by today’s shift in energy sources. Michigan is at something of a crossroads as the state moves away from

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fossil fuels toward renewable sources. Though both Cherryland and TCLP are working hard to go greener, trouble can crop up when older plants are being shut down before new ones are online. “Old coal plants have aged out, some nuclear plants have aged out, and also some people have gotten excited about retiring stuff early and transitioning to renewables,” Anderson says. “Nothing wrong with the transition to renewables—we just need to have them up and operating before we shut stuff off. Well, that’s not been happening. We’ve not been building enough new generation to keep up with what’s being retired.” Environmental factors in Michigan put an added strain on the reliability of renewable sources. Solar suffers during the cold and overcast months of winter and needs a lot of land to build plants. Wind is at the mercy of weather patterns, and Anderson says that July in Michigan—our hottest month when we need the most generation—is typically not a very windy time. Ekren shares a similar concern about how the shift toward renewables is taking shape. She explains that “reducing what you would call dispatchable or baseload generation does have a significant impact on energy supply. We call it dispatchable because you can turn it on anytime of the day—you can turn it on when it’s sunny, when it’s not sunny, when the wind is blowing, and when it’s not blowing.” Dispatchable fuel resources include nuclear, coal, and natural gas. “When you look at the available resources available to meet those [summer] load demands, they are becoming scarcer and

scarcer,” she adds. “Summer is always a high demand—it’s always the most critical season.” The bottom line? The generation shortage is not something that can be immediately resolved—especially as we move toward more electrification of daily life with electric cars and remote work. Instead, it is likely to be a recurring concern until more renewable sources are up and running. Feeling the Heat But generation isn’t the only issue giving folks like Anderson and Ekren pause. Rising temperatures also pose a threat to energy supply and demand, and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we’re in for a hot summer. In their April 2022 Climate Science and Services Monthly Climate Update, NOAA predicted that most of the U.S. should expect above-average temperatures in June, July, and August. More heat means more air conditioning, one of the biggest stressors on the energy grid. (Heating and cooling can account for up to 45 percent of a home’s energy use, beating out appliances, lighting, and having Netflix streaming all day.) And it’s looking like warmer temperatures are going to be our new normal: Earlier in the year, NOAA announced that 2013-2021 have been nine of the 10 hottest years on record—the outlier is 1998—since 1880. 2022 is anticipated to join the ranks of the top 10, though where it will fall is not yet certain. So far, we’ve been trending hot: January ranked as the 6th hottest January record, February at 7th, March at 5th, and April tied for 5th.

Fun, fantastic, FREE! Programs & events, reading challenges, and more! Love, Your Library Admittedly, it didn’t feel too toasty up here in northern Michigan during that stretch, but May was a different story. The National Weather Service in Gaylord reported that on May 10, 11, and 12, Traverse City set three straight record-high temps ranging from 92-96 degrees F. Other towns around the North did the same. Energy plants run overtime when a utility gets a “maximum generation alert,” aka when all generation needs to be on to meet the demand. Anderson says that 10 years ago, Cherryland might have received one max gen alert in a year, and they typically arrived on an extra-hot day in July or August. Recently, that annual number has climbed to double digits, and Anderson says that during the spring heat wave, Cherryland received what might have been the utility’s first-ever max gen alert in May. Going Dark So what happens if those dark stars— more usage, lower generation, and higher temps—align, and we are indeed short on electric supply this summer? A dire situation could involve rolling blackouts, but Anderson thinks it’s unlikely we’d get to that point. He explains that the first step for Cherryland would be to ask members—95 percent of whom are residential customers— to voluntarily reduce their energy use. Curtailing electric usage during peak hours, which Anderson identifies as 5pm-8pm, would be the goal. “That might be enough to get us by this summer,” he says. “It’d be as simple as that: people paying attention, people [being] educated, and people volunteering.” Simple is right: When asked for tips on how to cut energy use, Anderson recommends easy solutions like waiting to run a load of laundry until outside the peak hours or changing your AC settings from 68 to 74. He says these measures are especially important on the hottest days

when energy is in the highest demand. While that might mean a few extra drops of sweat or waiting a day on chores, it would push back the need for a more serious approach. “The next step would be a rolling scenario where I take this line and I shut it off for two hours,” Anderson explains. “That two hours is up, and then I go to the next one. … We just would roll through the peak period, or the peak day, a couple hours at a time.” (Hospitals and other emergency services would be excluded.) TCLP has a similar plan in place, though Ekren stresses that a great deal of preparation has been done by the utility for scenarios like this one. Not only that, but they’ve also been working with their customers for years on changing energy habits and upgrading appliances to make homes and businesses more energy efficient, so TCLP users may have something of a head start. “Another thing I might suggest is that if there’s an opportunity to have an energy audit done, take the advantage of getting an energy audit in your home,” she recommends. Consumers Energy, which serves 62 counties in the Lower Peninsula, also weighed in on their approach to the energy shortage. “We feel confident that we have the energy supply needed to provide our customers with the energy they need this summer,” Josh Paciorek, media relations specialist for Consumers says. “We have a diverse mix of energy resources that we can fall back on to make sure that we have the energy needed to supply power to our customers even in the hottest days of the summer.” He adds that in the unlikely event of a shortage, Consumers first goes to “large industrial customers” to cut back on energy use before asking the same of residential users. No matter how the summer plays out, at the end of the day, Anderson says the sky isn’t falling. “We’ll figure this out,” he says. “We’re going to be okay. But the potential is there. So it’s my job to tell people about the potential.”

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Studio Scenery Gallery + great outdoors pairings for art lovers

By Al Parker Anyone can stroll the main drag of a northern Michigan town like Petoskey, Gaylord, or Traverse City and find art galleries overflowing with impressive works. But for those who want some adventure—and to stretch their legs—Northern Express found a few “off-the-beaten-path” studios worth checking out as you explore the region. Whether you're a local looking for an out-of-the way day trip or an out-of-towner looking for real deal NoMi artisans, here are some spots that should not be missed. We’ve paired each studio with a nearby natural attraction that could be combined for a full day of creativity and natural beauty.

Crooked Tree Arts Center + The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park

Located on quiet Sixth Street in Traverse City—away from the retail flurry of Front Street—CTAC presents a rotating series of exhibitions in its TC galleries. The historic site includes the Cornwell art gallery, built in 1966, and the adjoining Carnegie galleries and rotunda, originally constructed in 1904 by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie as a library. Today, these newly-renovated spaces serve as a beautiful environment to see and experience art. Gallery exhibitions change frequently, and all are free and open to the public. Artist Jason Lee’s works will be featured in Land of Competition, June 17 through July 29. He uses a variety of elements and techniques to create colorful, often humorous, sculptures. Also beginning June 17 is a display of large-scale relief prints by Emily Legleitner, who depicts comforting images of home pushed to distortion. The prints reflect ideas of home, domesticity, work, and dreams— realized or not. This show runs through July 22. For details, visit crookedtree.org/tc. A five-minute drive from CTAC, the elegant, 25-acre Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is a year-round sanctuary of environmental preservation, education, and recreation. Spend quiet time alone, learn about a variety of native plant species, or just chill out soaking up the natural beauty of the historic location. Headlining the park’s summer schedule is a free 4-H Junior Master Gardeners Club event that runs from June 21 to July 14. Designed for kids in third through sixth grades, it focuses on plant and soil science, insects, and wildlife habitat exploration. But don’t delay—enrollment ends June 10, with details at thebotanicgarden.org/events.

Twisted Fish Gallery + Elk Rapids Walk of Art Sculpture Park

Just south of Elk Rapids on U.S. 31, the main gallery at Twisted Fish offers an array of fine oil paintings, dazzling watercolors, whimsical pottery, driftwood carvings, hand-blown glass, and exquisite jewelry. Nearby, the 150-year-old Cottage Gallery is a former farmhouse that’s been transformed into a venue for art exhibits, demonstrations, talks, and classes. While on-site, be sure to save time for a stroll through the beautifully tended sculpture garden. You’ll see peonies, daffodils, tulips, Lenten roses, three kinds of iris, Black-eyed Susan, hollyhocks, butterfly bushes, wild geranium, phlox, Sweet William, and much more. The garden is a colorful feast for the senses, accented with original sculptures. Many visitors come just to savor the gardens—a tranquil getaway that’s hard to match. Details at twistedfishgallery.com. If you haven’t gotten enough of the great outdoors, you’re in luck. Just a few minutes down the road is the Elk Rapids Walk of Art Sculpture Park, a stunning outdoor gallery that debuted in 2013 with six selected sculptures. It now offers more than 30 pieces from a cadre of award-winning Michigan artists, including Dewey Blocksma, Bart Ingraham, Julie Kradel, David Petrokovitz, and Leif Sporck. The sculptures are chosen by a jury and rotated every three years. (Best of all, if you fall in love with one and want to take it home, most sculptures are for sale.) With nearly a decade under its belt, the scenic 15-acre site has remained focused on its initial concept of enhancing and promoting the arts in the Elk Rapids area. Stroll through the dog-friendly park or relax on the nearby Lake Michigan beach. Feeling peckish? Combine nature and a nosh in the picnic pavilion (with handicap access) as you soak in the twin pleasures of sculptural art and scenic beauty. Check out artrapids.net.

Otis Pottery + Sleepy Hollow Nature Preserve

Enchanting gardens, distinctive artwork and a warm, welcoming vibe make Otis Pottery extra special. The home and studiogallery are on a century-old homestead, two miles south of the Ironton Ferry on M-66 halfway between Charlevoix and East Jordan. David and June Otis began working in clay more than 40 years ago in Germany and opened their studio-gallery in 1988. David focuses on beautiful functional works, including his oneof-a-kind teapots, while June crafts intricate hand-built figures and framed pieces. Their son, Andrew, has been working in the studio for 16 years and now has his own line of decorative large-scale vessels. His pieces range from 3-foot tall garden fountains to 6-foot tall decorative vases— all with original colors, carvings, and sculptures. Learn more at otispottery.net. With your new pottery wrapped up and safe in the backseat, make the three-minute drive to Sleepy Hollow Nature Preserve. Donated anonymously to the Little Traverse Conservancy in 1980, this 55-acre site features more than a mile of easy walking trails that take you through a peaceful second-growth forest dominated by sugar maples, American beech, and ash. The lush greenery is dotted with oversized stumps bearing fire scars as testimony to its historic logging days. A spring-fed stream, Sear Creek, runs through the preserve, eventually emptying into the south arm of Lake Charlevoix. It’s an ideal spot for quiet reflection and contemplation. But there’s more than just leisurely strolling encouraged here. Biking, bird watching, fishing, hiking, and similar lowimpact, non-motorized fun are here. Feel free to bring your dog, but Rover must remain leashed. More details at landtrust.org.

Three Pines Studio and Gallery + Wilderness State Park

Founded in 2000 by Gene Reck and Joann Condino, Three Pines Studio in Cross Village is a working studio and gallery in the arts and crafts tradition. What makes it somewhat unique is that it features only works of northern Michigan artists. That enables visitors to take a deep dive into the vivid creativity that exists in Up North. If you’re a fan of the exhilarating landscapes of the region, you’ll want to check out an upcoming exhibit. Heidi Amenda Marshall, noted for her impressionist landscape paintings, has been a featured artist at Three Pines for many years and will have her show—Inexhaustible Riches: Landscape Paintings—July 2 through July 12. Visit threepinesstudio.com for more. Speaking of Up North, just a short trek north is Wilderness State park, home to 26 miles of scenic Lake Michigan shoreline; 20-some miles of trails; a swimming, petfriendly beach; and an array of camping opportunities. From some portions of the park, look west and you can get a glimpse of the 170-year-old Waugoshance Lighthouse near the Straits. Turn to the east and view the Mackinac Bridge. The park’s terrain is varied, and the forest includes dense coniferous trees and mature hardwoods. Hikers will enjoy open meadows and carpets of wildflowers in early summer. The sprawling park is more than 10,000 acres, so it’s a good idea to pay attention to trail signs, carry a map, and bring along a compass. Learn more at michigan.org/ property/wilderness-state-park.

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From ageless rock stars to Americana troubadours, classical masters to blistering Blues shouters, summer 2022 has it all. And it’s right here in your backyard. Between headliner shows, don’t forget all the performances that will take place at various wineries, brewpubs, restaurants, and other similar venues across the region, such as Jeff Christian and Danni Smith at Stormcloud Brewing July 14. The two Lakeside Shakespeare veterans will be performing music inspired by Shakespeare outside the Parkview Taproom in lieu of theater performances by the troupe this year, as road construction has closed the only route to its venue on Tank Hill. That’s just a sampling of what will be on hand at area watering holes, many of which will host live music. As for more formal settings—at least as formal as northern Michigan gets in the summer—read on. For ticket information or additional details, visit the appropriate venue websites.

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June 11-12 – Lifted Up In Song, Northern Michigan Chorale June 24 – Marty Stuart July 9 – 5th Anniversary Gala with John Fogerty July 16 – Lyle Lovett July 23 – Pilobolus July 27 – Justin Willman July 30 – Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney Aug. 10 – Joshua Bell and Peter Dugan Aug. 17 – Collision of Rhythm Aug. 21 – The Doo Wop Project Lyle Lo vett Aug. 27 – Chris Botti Sept. 4 – Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue

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Baroque on Beaver, Beaver Island: July 27-Aug. 6.

Numerous performances across the island, including the Lincoln Trio with Martha Guth, piano soloist Nathan Lee July 30, Brass on the Grass Aug. 1, and performances by the Festival Orchestra and Chorus.

Beaver Island Music Festival: July 14-16. Artists include the Accidentals, the Bootstrap Boys, Soul Patch, Erin Zindle and the Ragbirds and more.

Music on Bear Lake: June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 – Artists TBA

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June 30 – Soul Patch July 7 – The Accidentals July 14 – bAREFOOT July 21 – Bill Freary & The Frequency • July 28 – Bill Hicks Blues Band • Aug. 4 – Jazz North • Aug. 11 – Dig A Pony

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June 15 – Full Moon Jam Band June 22 – Nelson Olstrom June 29 – James Michael Duo July 6 – The Third Degree July 13 – Wyatt & Shari Knapp July 20 – The Hazel James Band July 27 – Bill McAllister Aug. 10 – On Tap Aug. 17 – Matt Gabriel Aug. 24 – The Real Ingredients Aug. 31 – Full Moon Jam Band

Spirit of the Woods, Brethren: June 18.

Performers include Seth Bernard and Jordan Hamilton, Gavin Mendonca, Stringtown Trio.

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June 4 – Luke Winslow-King June 11 – Ward Davis June 18 – Drew Hale Band June 25 – Myron Elkins & the Dying Breed July 9 – Roosevelt Diggs July 16 – Josh Meloy July 23 – Joe Stamm Band July 30 – Steppin’ in It Aug. 6 – Michigan Rattlers Aug. 13 – Drew Hale Band Aug. 27 – Sam Morrow Sept. 3 – The Insiders

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June 25 – Ty Parkin & Nashville Nights July 8 – Funky Butt Brass Band July 9 – Dancing Dream July 22 & 23 – The Accidentals Aug. 6 – Steel City Rovers Aug. 13 – The Insiders Sept. 3 – Mark Lavengood Band The Accidentals Sept. 4 – Horton Creek Bluegrass

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Cedar Polkafest: Aug. 25-27. Artists include Mollie

Charlevoix Live on the Lake: Thursdays at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion, artists TBA.

Jammin’ on Betsie Bay, Waterfront Park, Elberta

Elk Rapids Evening on River Street

B. & Ted Lange with Squeezebox, Bavarski-Polkas NYC, Duane Malinowski, and Dynabrass.

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• Aug. 1 – Planet D Nonet • Aug. 8 – Robert Pace’s Nature’s Brew • Aug. 15 – Paul Nelson Band • Aug. 22 – Eat It Up Trio • Aug. 29 – Duffy King Koalition

• June 29 – Dags und Timmah! • July 6 – Brotha James • July 13 – Nick Vasquez • July 20 – Delilah DeWylde • July 27 – Drew Hale • Aug. 3 – Sweetwater Blues Band (kickoff for Harbor Days) • Aug. 10 – Plumville Project

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• June 26 – Eric Engblade • July 2 – 1000 Watt Prophets • July 3 – Birds of Prey • July 16 – The Gasoline Gypsies • Aug. 5 – Aaron Benjamin • Aug. 20 – Nathan Walton

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LivelyLands, Backyard Burdickville campground, Empire Aug. 19-21, performers TBA. Big Fam Music and Arts, Farwell: Sept. 2-5.

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June 15 – Joshua Davis July 1 – Whiskey Wolves of the West July 27 – May Erlewine Aug. 15 – Nicki Bluhm w/special guests Jesse Noah Wilson, Zach Schmidt, and Jackie Berkley

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Grow Benzie, Frankfort: June 10 – Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt.

Big Ticket Festival, Gaylord: July 7-9. Various

Christian artists, including We The Kingdom, For King & Country, Phil Wickham, Reach City Worship, many others.

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Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee:

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July 8-10. The roots/rock festival returns with headliners Shawn Colvin and Leftover Salmon, joined by Laith Al-Saadi, The Accidentals, May Erlewine, and others.

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Manistee Shoreline ShowCase, First Street Beach

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Aug. 12-14. Artists include Bluewater Ramblers, Kirby, Eric Engblade, Oh Brother Big Sister, many more.

Blissfest, Harbor Springs:

Little River Casino, Manistee

Dunesville Music Festival, Lake Ann:

June 22-24, Harmony Pines/the Harm Farm. Performers will include Blue Water Ramblers, Galactic Sherpas, Brotha James and the Gazing North Band and others.

Farmfest, Johannesburg:

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rass Transit, Chicago tribute band, Aug. 19.

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The Grand Rapids resident grew up in Ludington and has performed at venues across the region over the years, from Union Street Station to City Park Grill. He calls his music “folk-rock with teeth,” and cites as his influences everyone from Paul Simon and Brian Wilson to Nick Drake. “I’m glad we’re coming back, and I’m excited to bring up some new material,” Engblade said. That includes “The Golden Link,” a song celebrating the S.S. Badger, the ferry which plies Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manitowock, Wisconsin. He released the song last month as part of the ferry’s 70th year celebration. Both his grandfathers worked for or on the boat, while Engblade himself worked there part of a summer after high school. See where you can sing along this summer by visiting ericengblade.com.

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The vocal harmonies of the members of the chart-topping Boyz II Men have continued to populate the airwaves since Cooleyhighharmony in 1995. The group formed while still attending high school in Philadelphia, and 25 years on, the group ranks among the elite, with 50 cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. That places them behind only Drake, Rihanna, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Mariah Carey (with whom they shared vocals and chart time on the song “One Sweet Day”). In June 2017, a section of Broad Street in Philadelphia near their alma mater, the High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, was renamed “Boyz II Men Boulevard.” They remain among the biggest names in a cappella and R&B, their unique approach harmonizing in a classic soul/r&b style over hip hop tracks leading the way for numerous others in the boy-band scene.

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Mulebone (Various locations: July) Mulebone, the popular blues duo of John Ragusa and Hugh Pool, will be returning to northern Michigan for a series of shows this summer. The duo has recorded five albums, won accolades as “Blues Artist of the Year” from radio stations across the country, and, most importantly, thrilled audiences from coast to coast. Their versatility is their hallmark. Ragusa plays conch shell, Jew’s harp, cornet, all manner of flutes, tin whistle, and chimes in on harmony vocals. Pool plays guitars, harmonica, boot board, and sings. Their music is blues-based, but runs from slide guitar boogies to country blues of all shapes and sizes, touching on Howlin’ Wolfstyle earthy urban blues, the folky, gospelstyled music of Reverend Gary Davis, and points in between. Mulebone will play across the state in July in Suttons Bay, Cross Village, Petoskey, and Elk Rapids, among other stops. Check the band’s website for dates: mulebonemusic.com.

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(Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor: September 4) Multi-instrumentalist Troy Andrews, aka Trombone Shorty, hails from New Orleans, and his music is a spicy gumbo of R&B, rock, funk, jazz, and all the other styles that give the Crescent City its reputation. Equally at home on trombone and trumpet, he also plays drums, organ, and tuba. His band Orleans Avenue includes guitars, more horns, and a rhythm section, all of which join in the festivities. Andrews got his start and his nickname when he made his first onstage appearance—at age four, performing with Bo Diddley. Within two years, he was leading his own brass band, and as a teen joined Lenny Kravitz. He’s since played with the likes of Jeff Beck, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pharrell, Bruno Mars, and even Ringo Starr.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Maggie

Smith writes, "We talk so much of light. Please let me speak on behalf of the good dark. Let us talk more of how dark the beginning of a day is." I offer her proposal as a fertile theme for your meditations. Of all the signs in the zodiac, you Scorpios are most skilled at teasing out the good stuff from shadows and secrets and twilight. And your potency in these matters is even higher than usual right now. Do us all a favor and find the hidden redemptions and potential regenerations.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the

ancient Greek story of Odysseus, the hero leaves his home in Ithaka to fight in the Trojan War. When the conflict is over, he yearns to return to the beloved life he left behind. But his journey takes 10 years. His tests and travails are many. The 20thcentury Greek poet C. P. Cavafy offered advice to Odysseus at the beginning of his quest: "As you set out for Ithaka, hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery . . . Keep Ithaca always in your mind. Arriving there is what you're destined for. But don't hurry the journey. Better if it lasts for years, so you're old by the time you reach the island, wealthy with all you've gained on the way." As you begin your new phase of returning home, Capricorn, I invite you to keep Cavafy's thoughts in mind. (Read the poem: tinyurl.com/ HomeToIthaka. Translated by Edmund Keeley.)

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ever, EVER met anyone who has regretted following their heart," writes life coach Marie Forleo. But what exactly does she mean by "following their heart"? Does that mean ignoring cautions offered by your mind? Not necessarily. Does it require you to ignore everyone's opinions about what you should do? Possibly. When you follow your heart, must you sacrifice money and status and security? In some cases, yes. But in other cases, following your heart may ultimately enhance your relationship with money and status and security. Anyway, Aquarius. I hope I've inspired you to meditate on what it means to follow your heart—and how you can do that intensely during the coming months.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Actor and

author Jenny Slate testifies, "As the image of myself becomes sharper in my brain and more precious, I feel less afraid that someone else will erase me by denying me love." That is the

single best inspirational message I can offer you right now. In the coming months, you will earn the right and the capacity to make the same declaration. Your self-definition will become progressively clearer and stronger. And this waxing superpower will enable you to conquer at least some of your fear about not getting enough love.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): "It takes a spasm

of love to write a poem," wrote Aries author Erica Jong. I will add that it takes a spasm of love to fix a problem with someone you care about. It also takes a spasm of love to act with kindness when you don't feel kind. A spasm of love is helpful when you need to act with integrity in a confusing situation and when you want to heal the past so it doesn't plague the future. All the above advice should be useful for you in the coming weeks, Aries. Are there any other variations you can think of? Fill in the blank in the next sentence: It takes a spasm of love to _____________.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "The great epochs

of our life come when we gain the courage to rechristen our badness as what is best in us," wrote philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. When I read that ambitious epigram, I didn't know what he was referring to. By "badness," did he mean the ugly, pathological parts of us? That couldn't be right. So I read scholars who had studied the great philosopher. Their interpretation: Nietzsche believed the urges that some religions seek to inhibit are actually healthy for us. We should celebrate, not suppress, our inclinations to enjoy sensual delights and lusty living. In fact, we should define them as being the best in us. I encourage you Bulls to do just that in the coming weeks. It's a favorable time to intensify your devotion to joy, pleasure, and revelry.

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(June 21-July 22): In the Tibetan language, the term nyingdu-la means "most honored poison of my heart." Many of us know at least one person who fits that description: an enemy we love to hate or a loved one who keeps tweaking our destiny or a paradoxical ally who is both hurtful and helpful. According to my analysis, it's time for you to transform your relationship with a certain nyingdu-la in your life. The bond between you might have generated vital lessons for you. But now it's time for a reevaluation and redefinition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "Don’t pray for the rain

to stop," advises Leo poet Wendell Berry. "Pray for good luck fishing when the river floods." That's useful advice for you, my dear. The situation you're in could turn out to be a case of either weird luck or good luck. And how you interpret the situation may have a big impact on which kind of luck it brings. I urge you to define the potential opportunities that are brewing and concentrate on feeding them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo writer Julio

Cortázar (1914–1984) once remarked, "How tiring it gets being the same person all the time." That's surprising. In fact, Cortázar was an innovative and influential author who wrote over 30 books in four genres and lived for extended periods in five countries. It's hard to imagine him ever being bored by his multifaceted self. Even if you're not a superstar like Cortázar, Virgo, I expect you will be highly entertained and amused by your life in the coming weeks. I bet you will be even more interesting than usual. Best of all, you will learn many fresh secrets about your mysterious soul.

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On a Mission A dive into the five TC eateries under Mission Restaurant Group’s umbrella

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Whether it’s beer, Irish fare, BBQ, or fine dining, local boys turned business associates Greg Lobdell and Jon Carlson know how to make a restaurant shine. Under Mission Restaurant Group’s operation, the duo have five local eateries in Traverse City: North Peak Brewing Company, Kilkenny’s Irish Public House, Blue Tractor Barbeque, Mission Table, and Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant and Brewery. Soon, West End Tavern will be added to that list. “Greg and I are the common bond,” says Carlson, “but as a team, we try to give each [restaurant] its own individual personality.” Here, we’ll dig into the history, the food, and the drinks that make each piece of the Mission Restaurant Group (MRG) portfolio a standout in TC’s foodie scene. Trust us— you’ll be coming back for seconds.

North Peak Brewing Company

Opened in 1997, North Peak Brewing Company paved the way as one of the area’s premier brewpubs. “[Breweries] were fairly new back then, so we put [ours] right in your face,” Carlson says. Located in the historic building that once housed Big Daylight Candy Company, North Peak’s distinctive, industrial feel is set off by sky-high wooden ceilings and winding paths of metal ductwork. Add to that a central bar and plenty of brewery paraphernalia, and there’s not much left to question that beer is the name of North Peak’s game. In fact, the brewery’s rotating pints are the peg upon which it hangs its hat. “We’re super proud of what we do as a brewery,” says general manager and North Peak partner Mike Lloyd. North Peak’s locally-

focused menu has also taken hold of that traction. “Our menu has really evolved into something that makes North Peak a destination,” Lloyd adds. Part of that singular dining experience is the impressive selection of beer-infused bites. Such highlights include the Northern Express 2022 “Iconic Eats” nominee the White Cheddar Ale Soup (spiked with Diabolical IPA and topped with honeymustard pretzels) and the porter-marinated Hanger Steak, which arrives alongside seasonal vegetables and decadent cheddar mashed potatoes. “It has this tremendous flavor,” Lloyd saus of the steak. Fast-forward more than two decades, and North Peak’s business continues to soar. And with the recent return to their pre-pandemic full menu—“We’ve been so limited for so long,” Lloyd says—North Peak is looking forward to a season of highcapacity service. “We like to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue when talking about what to do in [town],” Llyod says, “and we feel like we’re getting back to that consistent service we’ve provided.”

that sets Kilkenny’s apart from other pubs. “Greg and I drove around the state of Michigan to every antique store we could find. We hand-picked everything in the whole place,” says Carlson. More than a decade after opening, Lobdell and Carlson are still making tweaks. “We keep adding to it,” says Lobdell, noting they have a few pieces straight from Ireland, “so it’s fun to see how it’s evolved.” That selective concept applies to the menu, as well. Known for its Irish-inspired offerings—which Lobdell traveled to Ireland to help recreate—Kilkenny’s hearty pubstyle fare includes Great Lakes Fish and Chips (ale-battered and served alongside tarragon-ginger tartar sauce and slaw) and the classically-Irish Corned Beef Reuben. Wash it down with one of the pub’s many pints—including MRG’s own ales and lagers, as well as the quintessential Guinness— before tuning into trivia or catching some live music, both of which are offered regularly in the pub.

Kilkenny’s Irish Public House

Opened in 2006, Blue Tractor Barbeque gives new meaning to the family dining sphere. “[The restaurant] was a personal creation,” says Lobdell. An architectural tribute to Lobdell and Carlson’s fathers, the restaurant’s homespun vibe and comfortfood theme are a nod to their roots. That farmhouse-inspired warmth is apparent the moment guests step through the door. Decorated in a wash of woodtones and agrarian lighting, Blue Tractor offers a main dining space—punctuated by the barnwood bar at the center—and a side room reserved for private events. Once inside, diners can choose from table seating

You needn't go far to find your next MRG stop. Tucked below North Peak’s timber-lined walls lies Kilkenny’s Irish Public House. “What makes Kilkenny’s and North Peak great is that they feed off each other,” says Lloyd. “Once we get [guests] in the building, we keep them here all night.” In contrast to North Peak’s open plan and polished metal industrialism, the close quarters and private nooks of Kilkenny’s immediately mark it as something special. “You feel like you’ve walked into Ireland, and that’s what it was intended to be,” says Lloyd. It’s that very commitment to authenticity

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Blue Tractor Barbeque and Blue Tractor Beer Garden

or one of the cozy paneled booths. “We want you to feel comfortable in the space where you’re eating,” says Lobdell. The menu will certainly make you feel comfy…and perhaps make you loosen your belt a notch or two. Built around scratchmade barbeque classics, Blue Tractor’s hearty food fills both bellies and souls to the brim. Tuck into the signature Pork Mac & Cheese—doused in tangy barbeque and gouda bechamel and finished with housesmoked pork shoulder—or indulge in a pretzel roll Hay Bale Burger, topped with double-smoked bacon, onions, cheddar, and bourbon chipotle barbeque sauce. Once you’ve finished your meal, continue to the back of the space for a nightcap in the Blue Tractor Beer Garden. Previously known as The Shed, the garden’s 10 picnic tables are serviced by a 1950’s Chevy “beer truck,” where guests can order drinks and snacks. Choose from one of the truck’s eight Michigan taps—or head back inside for a larger selection—before letting the food coma commence.

Mission Table

It’s with the former Stickney Estate on Old Mission Peninsula that Lobdell and Carlson come full circle. “We grew up on the Old Mission Peninsula,” says Carlson. “[The estate] was this mythical place with a ghost haunting it, and we wanted to keep both spaces going.” You read that right—both spaces means there were two restaurants operating out of the 1920s mansion: Bowers Harbor Inn and The Bowery. The first was a fine-dining establishment primed for date nights, while the second served up a family-friendly menu and atmosphere. In 2010, Bowers Harbor Inn became

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Mission Table. Today, the restaurant’s casually-upscale atmosphere combines the “white linen” elegance of its past with the seasonal spoils of local producers. Helmed by chef and managing partner, Paul Olson, Mission Table’s menu is known for its handcrafted plates and farm-fresh components. An onslaught of staffing issues, however—mostly due to COVID-19—has forced Mission Table to adjust. Instead of nightly dinner service, general manager and partner Jim DeMarsh is filling the dining room with private parties. “There are a lot of smaller weddings,” he says, “as well as birthdays and corporate events.” Though the space remains utilized every day, the menu has also been reconfigured. “We’re capable of making anything the guest

would like, but we do have a baseline for our clients to work with,” he says. Guests can choose from a range of selections, like the popular Crispy Cauliflower starter (served with smoked paprika and garlic aioli), as well as a seasonal freshwater fish, including whitefish, salmon, and lake trout. While DeMarsh anticipates private parties will compose the bulk of immediate business, Lobdell and Carlson remain hopeful for a return to traditional service. “We are ready, and the place is ready,” Carlson says.

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house, Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant and Brewery (formerly The Bowery) opened in May 2009. Featuring original ceiling timbers and a central, oft-lit fireplace, the restaurant’s rough-hewn accents and wooden seats makes for a distinctly old-world mood. “It’s very rustic,” says Lobdell. “We wanted to celebrate the history of the architecture.” The pair also wanted to celebrate suds and ciders, as well as the talented brewers they work with. As such, their rotating tap selection showcases North Peak Brewing beers; Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales (perhaps best known for their sours); Nomad ciders; and recently, Old Mission Beer Company libations. “It’s the only brewery on Old Mission Peninsula,” says Carlson.

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Sipping Sustainably Eco-friendly farming takes root at NoMi wineries By Craig Manning Northern Michigan’s wineries are famous for their breathtaking beauty, with rolling green hills and rows of grapes as far as the eye can see. In many cases, a glimpse of the Grand Traverse Bay shimmers somewhere in the distance. It’s no wonder that many of the region’s top wedding venues or scenic photo-op spots involve vineyards. What’s more surprising is how many local wineries are taking steps to make sure that their stewardship of the land does justice to the bountiful beauty of the spaces they call home. Sour Grapes Historically, the wine industry hasn’t scored top marks for eco-friendly protocols. Heavy use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers is common practice in the wine world, as is monocropping—when a field is used for a single crop—a farming philosophy with a long list of drawbacks. Collectively, these practices can damage environmental ecosystems, degrade the quality of the soil, and create hazardous conditions for vineyard workers. Just how common are these practices? California alone—the heart of the North American wine industry—tracks the use of more than 200 million pounds of agricultural pesticides each year, per the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation. That number accounts for California’s entire agricultural industry, which reaches far beyond just wine grapes, but there is data to suggest that winegrowers are

disproportionate users of pesticides. In France, for instance, wine vineyards make up just 4 percent of the land occupied by agricultural uses, but account for about 15 percent of all pesticide use, according to the French Agricultural Ministry. It’s not unheard of for these chemicals to show up in the actual wine, either. In 2019, the United States Public Interest Research Group tested 20 popular wine and beer brands for glyphosate, a chemical used in the weed killer Roundup that is commonly linked to cancer. Of the 20 brands tested, 19 of them showed traces of the chemical, including major commercial wine brands like Sutter Home, Beringer Estates, and Barefoot. A Glass Half Full The good news is that a growing number of northern Michigan wineries are pushing back against the tacit assumption that bad environmental practices are a necessary cost of doing business in the wine world. In recent years, local winegrowers have taken huge steps to ditch harmful chemicals, build healthier soils, and protect the environment. The best part? Not only are these strategies better for the land and water that make up our northern Michigan homeland, but they can also yield better wine. “If you’ve ever had a carrot from your own garden that was organically grown in good compost, it tastes worlds apart from a carrot that you buy from Walmart that was conventionally grown.” So says Tim Hearin, who co-owns the Northport-based Green Bird Organic Cellars & Farm along with his

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wife, Betsy Sedlar. “It’s the same thing with wine and cider. You can taste when a winery is using fresh, organically grown grapes or fresh, organically grown apples that were grown the right way.” Green Bird was established in 2005 by a different set of owners, with the winery component coming online in 2014. Hearin and Sedlar bought the business in 2019, viewing it as the perfect melding of two of their passions: sustainable farming and drinking wine. “Being farmers first, we’re stewards of the land,” Hearin says. “Part of making the best fruits is having healthy trees and healthy vines, and using chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizer or other unsustainable practices doesn’t produce healthy plants. So instead, at Green Bird, we use a lot of specific practices that build an ideology of regenerative agriculture into our farm. For example, we don’t use chemical fertilizer; we use animal manure, and we run our pasture-grazed chickens and sheep through our vines, and through our orchard, and through our vegetable garden. They are our resident mowers and fertilizers.” Diversity = Beauty One term for the philosophy Hearin describes above is biodiversity, which views farming not just as individual crop types, but as a self-contained ecosystem of plants, flowers, insects, and animals. This diversity of life on a farm, it turns out, can help the growing process in countless ways. Take Mari Vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula, a winery whose sustainability commitments include everything from

irrigating crops with recycled wastewater to using waste from the grape-pressing process to create nutrient-rich compost. One particularly notable piece of Mari’s sustainability mission is a bee and butterfly sanctuary program, wherein Mari works with a nonprofit called the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund to replace standard lawns with sunflowers and other pollinator habitats. “The insectaries are going to help create natural habitats for honeybees and monarch butterflies, and will hopefully help us regain a healthy balance with predatory insects,” says Bonnie Hardin, sales and marketing coordinator for Mari Vineyards. “And then, on top of that, the pollinators are going to help diversify the vineyard ecosystem,” Hardin continues. “They’ll pollinate the wildflowers in the sanctuary, and they’ll also pollinate the clovers and the cover crops that grow between the grapevines. … By adding the diverse cover crops between the rows, you benefit the microflora under the vines and create healthier, more beneficial soil, which all comes back around to the vines.” Hardin notes that, in addition to pursuing more biodiversity throughout its vineyards, Mari hasn’t used herbicides or inorganic fertilizers since 2017, and in 2021 treated 100 percent of its crops with organic sprays rather than chemical pesticides. Kicking the (Chemical) Can Peter Laing, a partner at MAWBY Vineyards and Winery on Leelanau Peninsula, says their business has also taken steps in the past six years to go herbicide-free.

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biodynamic and organic farming practices. Principles of biodiversity and biodynamics govern the entire operational approach of the farm. Kewadin’s WaterFire Vineyards is sustainability certified through SIP (Sustainability In Practice), a rigorous wine certification program that requires vineyards to meet “strict, non-negotiable standards based on science and expert input, independent verification, transparency, and absence of conflict of interest.” WaterFire was the first winery in the entire Midwest to earn the certification. There’s a brand-new player in the mix, too: This past spring, Amanda Danielson— sommelier and the owner of the Traverse City restaurant Trattoria Stella—announced plans to launch a new 20-acre vineyard on Old Mission Peninsula. That vineyard, Danielson says, won’t include a tasting room or even its own wine brand, but will focus on growing grapes for other wineries in the region, doing so in the most sustainable ways possible. Danielson is currently working with Michigan State University to develop strategies that will maximize the efficiency of the land, including optimal cover cropping, planting based on historic weather data, experiments with wine grafting, and more. Danielson’s project starts with what she’s dubbed “the summer of soil,” which will involve digging eight-foot soil pits at her property on Old Mission to assess the health and composition of the soil. Later this summer, she’ll host a conference called “Dirt to Glass 2022: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up,” which will showcase the findings of the soil analysis and spotlight the ways in which knowledge about soil composition can lead to smarter winegrowing strategies. The conference is scheduled for August 25 at Kirkbride Hall, with an August 26 “Field Day” at the vineyards where the soil pits were dug and tested.

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FASTER HORSES The quickest growing equestrian show in the nation is in our backyard. Here’s what’s behind this juggernaut’s expansion and what to see (and know) when you go.

By Lynda Wheatley Back in the summer of 2004, Horse Shows by the Bay was born. The four-weeklong regional equestrian show was held on the southern outskirts of Traverse City on a dusty patch of ground somewhere between a forest and a newly-opened Menards superstore. Within five years of its founding, HSBTB had become the largest equestrian sport event in the Midwest. The rechristened Traverse City Horse Shows (which includes the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival) is now a 13-week series of events that draws competitors from around the continent, Olympians included. Managed since 2013 by Morrissey Management Group (MMG), a thirdgeneration family business that produces horse shows and events around the nation, the event series is the fastest-growing equestrian circuit show in the U.S. For most seasons of the year, the 115 acres that make up the Flintfields Horse Park grounds look like much of the rural landscape along that stretch of M-72 east of Traverse City: a lot of open fields, some trees and dirt roads, and a few outbuildings. Come summer, 2,500 temporary horse stalls, hundreds of horses, thousands of equestrians and spectators—and the cars, trucks, golf carts, and trailers accompanying them, plus tents, bleachers, and rows of food trucks and vendors—roll in from nearly every state and dozens of other countries.

Unless you’ve been living under an overturned horse trough for the last decade, you’ve likely heard about the $6,500 per day the average 9-person party of TCHS competitors funnels into the local tourism economy—mostly by way of long-term hotel and housing/farm rentals, recreating, grocery, dining, and shopping. That adds up to about $120 million by the end of the season. TCHS also awards $7.5 million in prize money and is one of only 16 shows in the nation that has had the rights to host the historic 5-star Grand Prix known as the American Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious equestrian sporting events in the world of international show jumping. STEPPIN’ IN IT Now, maybe you heard about the recent skirmish between Acme Township and Traverse City Horse Shows that, for a brief two weeks anyway, suggested TCHS might be canceled this summer. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t. The skirmish came to light after Acme Township publicly warned TCHS that the festival wouldn’t be able to open as planned unless several conditions and requirements related to the festival’s Special Use Permit were finally satisfied. By May 26, the township announced that the show would go on; Doug White, township supervisor, says that Traverse City Horse Shows had acknowledged its

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inability to complete some remaining conditions and requirements—a situation attributed, in part, to the market’s lack of available contractors and materials. TCHS agreed to complete any lacking health, safety, and environmental requirements by opening day, such as modifying (and getting approvals and a maintenance plan in place for) its stormwater infrastructure; creating a plan to keep down the dust on TCHS’ unpaved roads—a frequent complaint of neighboring homeowners; constructing an emergency access road; ensuring availability of a water supply source with sufficient flow; and getting permits from both Metro Fire and Grand Traverse County for the festival’s twostory VIP and dining tent. The group also promised that it would identify and schedule contractors to complete by November 15 remaining but less urgent issues like landscaping and irrigation, extending the asphalt paving at three entrances, and grading and adding gravel at the trailer parking areas. With the major updates underway, TCHS opens for the 2022 season on June 8 and runs until Aug. 14 with many competitions and events to experience throughout the 13 weeks, even if you don’t know hay from straw. As Director of Community Relations Audra Jackson says, “You don’t need to like horses to come out and enjoy what we do—you just need to like sport.”

THE BIG THREE If you’re a horse newbie, here’s the scoop. The U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) recognizes 18 disciplines; at TCHS, you can see three: jumping, hunter, and equitation. None divide competitors by gender, so all folks compete against each other at each competitive level, making for an exciting skill v. skill matchup you don’t see in most other sports. Jumping: Kind of like track and field’s hurdles for humans, equestrian jumping requires athleticism, agility, and an ability to leap over a series of obstacles—generally brightly colored fences set at varying heights, widths, and stride lengths between—without skipping, tripping over, or knocking down said obstacles as quickly as possible. In the equestrian case, however, the horse is doing the jumping, but how her physical strength, timing, and agility shows up depends largely on her rider’s ability to assess and respond to each jump and communicate with his horse. Jumping, says the USEF, is a true test of the partnership between horse and rider. Part of the Olympics since 1912, jumping is one of the most recognizable and popular equestrian events. At TCHS, you’ll see multiples levels of jumpers competing, from kids and ponies taking on a few 18-inch-high fences to Olympians soaring on stallions over fences standing up to 1.6 meters (that’s 5 feet, 3 inches, Americans) and spreads of

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Don’t Miss: There’s a new concept afoot in the equestrian world: Major League Show Jumping. A franchise model like the NBA or NHL, Major League Show Jumping is a league that pits eight franchise teams of six top-ranked riders to compete in 10 5-star events around North America. TCHS will host all eight teams as they compete Aug. 3–7. Hunter: Jackson calls hunter events— descended from the European art of fox hunting—“the beauty pageant of riding.” Depending on the level of competition, hunter horses are typically bathed and brushed to a high shine before the event, with their mane and forelocks braided or plaited, their whiskers and muzzles clipped, their hooves polished, and their tail braided. Unlike the objective timed approach jumping takes, hunter competitions are

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subjective. No foxes are involved, but horses are judged on their style and suitability for field hunting. A smooth gait, calm disposition, and good manners matter, old chap. So, too, does the horse’s style and technique in navigating the obstacles, which are made to simulate what a horse might encounter in the countryside, such as hay bales, brush and white board fences, or even stone walls. You’ll find kids and pros here, too, but the maximum height of an obstacle tops out at 3 feet, 9 inches. Don’t Miss: The Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter Championship East, which showcases the best junior hunters in the nation. Each year, more than 2,000 eligible hunters qualify to compete in the prestigious final, which is held on each coast. You can watch the juniors face off June 28–July 2. The World Championship Hunter Rider competition follows World Championship Hunter Rider July 13–17. Equitation: Most popular among junior riders under age 18, equitation is an official

NCAA sport for which more than a dozen colleges offer scholarships. Like hunter competitions, equitation is also a subjective discipline. Unlike hunter competitions, however, judges in equitation focus on the rider’s style and technique, not the horse’s. The word equitation means “the act or art of riding on horseback,” and the rider’s job in this competition is to maintain a correct position through every gait, movement, or even over a fence—all of which depends on her ability to direct the horse so subtly that it is invisible to viewers. Don’t Miss: In honor of Dudley Smith, the longtime altruistic member of the community who passed away in 2018 but played a formative role in supporting TCHS (as well as Northwestern Michigan College, Munson Medical Center, and the Cherryland Humane Society), the Dudley B. Smith Equitation Championship, brings together some of the discipline’s best riders under age 21 July 27–31.

If you bleed green or maize and blue, you’ll want to hoof it over to Flintfields Horse Park in August to watch your team in a bout you won’t see televised in your local bar: the Go Blue/Go Green Arena Polo Match. The two state’s rival polo clubs— University of Michigan Intercollegiate Polo Club and the Michigan State University Polo Club—will hit the pitch as they have almost every year since 2017 to raise scholarship dollars for U of M, MSU, and Northwestern Michigan College students in the Grand Traverse area. Also new for spectators this year: Fast-action horses (and their riders, of course) will compete in barrel racing’s breathtaking Rebellion Series Finals. Don your fancy hats and best Derby attire, plus or minus your old college T-shirt, and plan to bring the kids; both events are action-packed (read: perfect for short attention spans), and live entertainment, kids’ activities, and food and beverage options are available too.

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Let’s Talk Shop Your summer souvenir shopping guide By Lynda Wheatley As much as we love the tchotchke, trinket, and T-shirt shops of old Up North, our dusty shelves and overstuffed drawers can no longer accommodate. If you’re in the same sinking boat this summer, how about commemorating your trip with something for your walls, your wrists, or your kitchen instead? These retailers offer a ton of fun and functional items that showcase some true North ingenuity, artistry, and style—most of which won’t even shrink in the wash after wearing.

Korner Gem Traverse City, Frankfort

It’s rare that we suggest trading a day of wading in the shallows of Lake Michigan for rock hunting indoors, but we won’t lie to you: Kevin Gauthier’s Korner Gem Jewelry shops— on the west side of Traverse City and in downtown Frankfort—are a veritable trove of the local treasures rockhounds covet. Among jewelry store “standards” like diamonds, pearls, rubies, silver, and gold, you’ll find Petoskey stones, Leland Blues, agates, pudding stones, and countless other rocks and minerals culled from the region and crafted into earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, ornaments, and more. Gauthier and his team of artisans not only cut the stones but also craft and customize from-scratch designs for their customers—a rare dual service for jewelry shops nowadays. Nevertheless, the real reason we love going into Gauthier’s shops is the chance to catch the man himself. A rock picker since childhood, Gauthier is a walking compendium of information about Great Lakes stones and minerals. In fact, he wrote the books—plural: He and co-author Bruce Mueller’s penned several Rock Picker’s Guides (there’s one each for Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Superior, plus The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones) that are our go-to whenever we go to a Great Lakes beach. The books are available at his stores, along with Petoskey stone polishing kits, rock tumblers, and jewelry-making supplies. kornergem.com

Patina Onekama

The mantra of Patina—the boutique of odd, unexpected, and never matchy-matchy furniture, accessories, and other odds and ends—is “found, flawed, and fabulous.” Maybe because that sounds as much like us as it does our favorite household things, we never make a weekend trip south down M-22 without veering into this downtown Onekama shop. Open May through December and bursting with an ever-changing array of curated displays, Patina is the place you’re as likely to find a velvet davenport, brass fireplace screen, and typewriter-stand-turned-cottage-end-table as you are a vintage book of poems, chic new sundress, or a handful of jawbones artfully erupting from a moss-filled planter. Owners and artists Nikki Schneider and Karen Kolb opened the shop in 2019 and continue to fill it with old and new home and garden goods, as well as their own repurposed pieces they’ve found at flea markets, attics, and other “junker” hot spots. Whether you love unique home pieces or simply want some inspiration for turning your own basement trash to treasure, this place will open your eyes to the possibilities. Warning: Hours are very limited (Friday and Saturday 11am–3pm) but appointments are available. (312) 909-0115, patinamichigan.com

The Painted Bird Suttons Bay

An eclectic inventory of contemporary American crafts comprises the floor-toceiling gallery that is The Painted Bird of Suttons Bay. And while the shop behind its can’t-miss-it purple façade is small, it offers such an array of purchase potential that you could easily spend hours inside, finding something for everyone on both your Christmas and birthday lists. The wares here come courtesy of more than 150 artists—most from Michigan, many local—and run the gamut from jewelry and clothing accessories (scarves, hats, purses, and more) to toys and games to sculpture, furniture, and wall art. Some of the quintessential Leelanau-artist-made goodies folks love bringing home: Felted wool mittens or posy pins made with love by BaaBaaZuZu; a Leelanau County map or other locally inspired puzzle from Glen Arbor Artisan Kristin Hurlin; beach stone jewelry from Northport’s Jane Voight; and one of Peter Low’s charcuterie or other serving boards. painted-bird.com

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Credit a massive storm and a double dose of entrepreneurial spirit for bringing Northern Roots to life. The brainchild of brother-sister duo Zach and Bella Pryor, Northern Roots came into being when the two, flabbergasted by the destruction of trees, decks, docks, and fences that followed the 100 mph winds of an early August thunderstorm in 2015, decided to do something with some of the broken wood it left in their path. They shaped and painted various pieces into NoMi-inspired signs, which they started selling at local farm markets during the summer of 2016. The Ann Arbor-based pair, just young teens then, have kept at it and since expanded their line of goods from signs and posters into soaps, stickers, candles, jewelry, coasters, barware, and more. You can find all their creative wares online or—our pick—visit their retail shop in person, at one of the hottest spots in Glen Arbor: the deck at Boonedocks. The siblings donate a portion of all their proceeds to the Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Trail and the nonprofit Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, which aids in the restoration process of historic property in the Port Oneida Farm District. northernrootsmichigan.com

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Sure, you could road trip down to Benzie County to ferret out stationary showcasing the woodblock prints of late nature artist Gwen Frostic. You could hit Charlevoix for a jar of Harwood Gold’s Chardonnay Maple Mustard on the way. You could even head up to the Mackinac Bridge to try to capture a bit of the grandeur prolific Petoskey artist Mary Bea manages. Or you could walk into downtown Petoskey’s NorthGoods to find these and hundreds of other Michigan-made art, crafts, and gifts—plus get a peek inside a century-old in-house safe. Originally home to the 1906-erected First State Bank of Petoskey, the building now houses fine art, pottery, glassware, woodcrafts, and Petoskey stone-themed everything— even Petoskey-stone Pop-Sockets. Ladies, if your men inspect the safe, consider locking them in for a few; you’ll need extra time to check out the 3-in-1 crossbody bags designed by Petoskey’s own Jackie Garrett, the gal behind the famed Vilah Bloom diaper bags with builtin wipes dispenser (as well as an assortment of stylish purses, clutches, and wallets for other stages of life). north-goods.com

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Having survived its sidewalk planters being set on fire last fall, the owner’s household move this spring, and most recently, a tornado, it’s safe to say the mere year Lilac and Lemon has been open on Gaylord’s Main Street has been neither easy nor breezy. Yet when you step inside this haven for feminine respite—think handcrafted soaps, embroidered pillows, cozy blankets, fun textiles, painted and decoupaged furniture, bath bombs, and kitchen and housewares galore—you can’t help but harken back to a simpler time, when functional items never failed to be pretty. We can’t fairly call this one a souvenir shop, though so many of its repurposed painted pieces have clearly called northern Michigan home for many decades past. A meander through is a must for any shopper who loves all things quaint, cozy, beautiful, and unique and wants to take a bit of that home. lilaclemonnm.com

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Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers | June 20, 2022 Trey Anastasio | June 21, 2022 Darius Rucker | June 25, 2022 Jeremy Camp | July 2, 2022 World Youth Symphony Orchestra July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Aug. 7, 2022 The King’s Singers | July 6, 2022 Interlochen Shakespeare Festival Othello, by William Shakespeare July 1 & 2, 8 & 9 2022

Bonnie Raitt | July 23, 2022 (SOLD OUT) Brothers Osborne | July 27, 2022 Treasure Island High School Repertory Theatre July 29-31, Aug. 2 & 3, 2022 Anything Goes High School Musical Production Aug. 4-7, 2022 Fitz and the Tantrums with Andy Grammer | Aug. 11, 2022 Ziggy Marley | Aug. 12, 2022 Boz Scaggs | Aug. 13, 2022

Air Supply | July 9, 2022

Wilco | Aug. 17, 2022

“Collage” | July 12, 2022 Buddy Guy and John Hiatt & The Goners | July 20, 2022 Detroit Symphony Orchestra July 22, 2022

Chris Young | Aug. 19, 2022 Joshua Davis | Aug. 20, 2022 The Fab Four | Aug. 26, 2022

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BENZIE SUNRISE ROTARY CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN CHERRY ROUBAIX: 8am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Offering three cycling events for those who like to explore the highways & byways of Benzie & Manistee counties. Choose from road bike tours of 62, 45 or 30 miles. Save $10 with Early Registration. After March 31, the price increases to $55 until the day before the rides. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Thompsonville/BikeBenzie?fbclid=IwAR2o0MYRqEoQHHdoOGQNhSE3GPL1qnxhGjoiiDJaj6Vu0kMqt-0Pp--q24

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ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: ART BEAT gallery tour runs June 4-11. Open daily, 11am to 5pm; Sun., 11am to 3pm. This three gallery tour explores all things creative in Elk Rapids. Visit all three galleries for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. These include Blue Heron, Mullaly’s 128 & Twisted Fish galleries. Meet artists & browse art. twistedfishgallery.com/event/art-beat-celebratingeight-days-of-art-in-elk-rapids

---------------------CAMP PETOSEGA’S FISHING TOURNAMENT: 8am-3pm, Camp Petosega, Alanson. Open to all ages. 231-348-5479. $10-$20.

---------------------LEELANAU BIRDFEST 2022: June 2-5. Choose from ten different field trips, each featuring species such as warblers, tanagers, buntings, orioles & more. Special trips are planned to find Kirtland’s Warblers, Piping Plovers, Trumpeter Swans & other rare birds. With the exception of bus trips & the Sat. evening banquet, all field trips & events are included in your registration fee of $45. mibirdfest.org

---------------------BOYNE ART IN THE PARK: 9am-4pm, Veteran’s Park, Boyne City. Explore all mediums of local artists’ work. boynearts.org/ events/arts-in-the-park

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FRIENDS OF THE KALKASKA COUNTY LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9am-3pm, Northland Plaza, center corridor, Kalkaska. By donation. fb.me/e/4i3iMLOLE

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HANSON HILLS CHALLENGE 5M TRAIL RUN: 9am, 7601 Old Lake Rd., Grayling. Featuring a 5 mile trail run & a 3 mile-ish trail run. $25, $20. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Grayling/HansonHillsChallenge5MileTrailRu n?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOn KQ3vCO8buOw

---------------------MARITIME HERITAGE ALLIANCE 36TH ANNUAL BOAT AUCTION: Discovery Center, TC. This Annual Boat Action & Nautical Gear Sale is Maritime Heritage Alliance’s biggest yearly fundraiser. Preview, 9am; bidding starts at 11am. maritimeheritagealliance.org/annual-boat-auction

---------------------RECYCLE-A-BICYCLE BIKE SWAP: 9am2pm, Old Town Parking Garage, TC. Sell or buy any used bikes at the 11th annual Recycle-A-Bicycle Bike Swap. If you are selling a bike, drop off is between 6-8pm on Fri., June 3 at the Old Town Parking Deck. Sellers receive 75% of the proceeds & the Recycle-ABicycle program receives 25%. Funds raised allow the Recycle-A-Bicycle program to continue to provide necessary active transportation to economically disadvantaged individuals & families. traversetrails.org/event/ recycle-a-bicycle-bike-swap

---------------------ROCK THE LIGHT 5K RUN OR WALK: 9am-noon, Leelanau State Park Trailhead, Densmore Rd., Northport. Virtual or in person. $25. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Northport/RocktheLight5KVirtualRunWalk

TADL SPRING BOOK SALE: 9am-6pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. June 3-5. Featuring a wide variety of fiction & non-fiction books, children’s books, DVDs & CDs. Adult books, $2; children’s books, $1; DVDs, $2 or 5 for $5; CDs, $1 or 10 for $5. tadl. org/2022/05/12/book-sale

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---------------------THE RED DRESSER VINTAGE & MAKERS MARKET: 9am-4pm, Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC. Featuring more than 100 vendors, 8 local food trucks, 3 local musicians, vintage vendors, florals, makers & more. Fri., June 3: First Pick Tickets are $10 per person & the ticket gains you free entry on Sat. Tickets may be purchased at The Red Dresser, online through Ticketleap or at the gate. Sat., June 4: Entry is $5 per person & is available at the gate. Children 10 & under are free for both days. Enjoy live local music featuring Jim Hawley, duo Rhett & John, & listen to vintage 78’s by Alex Tank. facebook.com/thereddresserbarnmarket

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

---------------------TIP OF THE MITT FIBER FAIR: 9am-5pm, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls. Everything to do with FIBER. Alpacas, sheep, sheep dog demo, & over 28 vendors. Yarn, artwork, crafts, weaving, instructional classes - beginners to experts, & more. Live music both days. Free; donations greatly appreciated. tipofthemittfiberfair.com

---------------------2022 EMPIRE ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL: 10am: Kick-yer-Assparagus 5K Fun Run/ Walk. Noon: Recipe Contest in Township Hall, Front St., Empire. 2pm: Ode to Asparagus, Glen Lake Community Library. 12-6pm: Asparagus Eats on Front St. with food vendors, local breweries & music. empirechamber.com/event/asparagus-festival

---------------------BOOK SALE ON THE PORCH: 10am-2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Sponsored by Friends of the Alden District Library. 231-331-4318.

---------------------FLORENCE FEST: 10am-11pm, Grow Benzie, Benzonia. A multimedia arts exhibition with a mission to bring exposure, access, & community to rural artists - living, or connected to northern Michigan. Bring blankets & beach chairs for the grassy, courtyard seating. Call 231-882-9510 for details. $10.

---------------------KICK YER ASS-PARAGUS 5K: 10am, Empire Public Beach, 11260 S. Lake Michigan Dr., Empire. Featuring a 5K Fun Run & 5K Fun Walk. $25, $15. runningintheusa.com/ details/61628

---------------------NATIVE PLANT SALE: 10am-1pm, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Help Grass River Natural Area ensure their regional wild life has proper nutrition, while making your garden beautiful. Check web site for kit info. grassriver.org/native-plant-sale.html

---------------------OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Free arts & crafts for the whole family. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/open-studio-june-4

---------------------SPRING BAYFRONT ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Bayfront Park, Petoskey.

---------------------DROP-IN ART DAYS: 10:30am-1:30pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. From pinecone art to pressed wildflowers to writing haiku, join the Art Park every weekend for new projects. Free with paid admission (adults, $5; children, free). michlegacyartpark.org/calendar-of-events

---------------------DIRTY DOG DASH: 11am, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls. The race route will cover 5km across the slopes of Boyne Mountain Resort with competitors climbing, crawling, wading, & sliding to conquer the numerous obsta-

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The 35th Leland Wine & Food Festival will be held on Sat., June 11 from 12-6pm at The Leland Lodge this year, due to continuing construction in the Leland Harbor and Fishtown. Enjoy live music by the Broom Closet Boys and Funktion while tasting local award-winning wines from 12 Leelanau Peninsula wineries and one local brewery, as well as specialties from several local food vendors. 5-Ton tours will offer rides to and from Leland to The Lodge. Tickets: $30 advance; $40 at event. Includes a glass and two wine tasting tokens. Find ‘Leland Wine and Food Fest 2022’ on Facebook.

cles in front of them. Now open to ages 12+. There will also be pre & post-race parties with live music. boynemountain.com/upcomingevents/dirty-dog-dash

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UNCONDITIONAL PRIDE ARTIST POPUP + DEMO: 11am-3pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Created by the Glen Arbor Arts Center & Up North Pride. The PopUP turns the GAAC’s front yard & parking area into open-air exhibition & music venues. The PRIDE PopUP is the first of three, summer pop-up events, & features work by studio artists who are LGTBQ aligned & others. IPR’s Sound Garden Quintet will perform & converse about making music in unconventional settings. Exhibitors demonstrate on-site. Free. GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS

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CADILLAC AREA LAND CONSERVANCY SUMMER PICNIC: Noon, Carl T. Johnson Preserve on 33 Road, south of M-55. A preserve work bee project starts at 9am. Enjoy an afternoon at the preserve & learn about the new land conservation projects & ways to protect your land. To reserve lunch please email calc@calc-landtrust.org or call 213775-3631 & leave your name & how many will be attending. Free. calc-landtrust.org

---------------------FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: June 3-10. Enjoy offerings along scenic highway M-22 & historic Betsie Bay. Eighteen establishments will participate, featuring culinary specials. frankfortelbertarestaurantweek.com

KINGSLEY ADAMS FLY FESTIVAL: 128pm, Brownson Memorial Park, Kingsley. A celebration of fly fishing, especially the Adams Dry Fly. Festivities include tying & casting instruction, tours of Mayfield Pond Park, fishing art & merchandise, live & silent auctions, live music, & microbrew tent. Proceeds of the event go to the nonprofit Kingsley Friends of the Library for educational, cultural, & social programming. Free. villageofkingsley.com/adamsfly-festival

---------------------ODE TO ASPARAGUS: 2pm, Glen Lake Library, Empire. Join in the fun of hearing poetry dedicated to asparagus & be part of the audience who will select a poem for “Best in Show.” If you wish to enter a poem, call the library for further info: 231.326.5361. Free. glenlakelibrary.net

---------------------BOOK SIGNING: 3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Heather Shumaker will sign her book “Beyond Books.” horizonbooks.com

---------------------DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY SUMMER CELEBRATION: Downtown Petoskey. Tonight includes the Blissfest Band performing at 5pm & a Movie in the Park at Dark. petoskeyarea.com/event/downtown-petoskey-summer-celebration/2022-06-03

---------------------BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 CONCERT: 7-9pm, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey. Presented by the Great

Lakes Chamber Orchestra. A pre-concert talk with Music Director Libor Ondras will be held at 6pm. $35, $45, $65. glcorchestra.org

---------------------COMEDY W/ LYNNE KOPLITZ: 7pm & 10pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. The first woman since Roseanne Barr to sign a development deal with legendary producer Tom Werner at Werner Brothers, Lynne was also a regular on “Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best,” was featured on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Comedy Knockout, & had her own special - “Comedy Central Presents Lynne Koplitz.” $20-$25. traversecitycomedyclub. com/lynn-koplitz

---------------------TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK BOMBERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-citypit-spitters

---------------------CHICAGO: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. In jazz-age Chicago, two rival vaudevillian murderesses vie to be represented by the same sleazy lawyer. In so doing, they hope to not only avoid the hangman’s noose but win their freedom while becoming “celebrity criminals” to pave their way back to vaudeville, fame, & fortune. Adults, $28; youth under 18, $15 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=360

---------------------LUKE WINSLOW-KING FEATURING ROBERTO LUTI W/ SILVER CREEK REVIVAL: 7:30pm, Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. Luke Winslow-King hits the stage with his newest album release tour, “If These Walls Could Talk.” Silver Creek Revival will be opening up the show for him. $20 ADV; $25 day of. eventbrite.com/e/luke-winslow-kingw-silver-creek-revival-tickets-307671041367

---------------------AN EVENING WITH MARTINA MCBRIDE (SOLD OUT): 8-11pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. This multiple Grammy nominee has sold over 18 million albums to date, which include 20 Top 10 singles & six #1 hits. She has earned more than 15 music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association & won three Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist. $70, $80, $85. lrcr.com/event-calendar/ concerts/an-evening-with-martina-mcbride

---------------------STEEL WHEELS CONCERT: 8-10pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. This band will perform their rootsy brand of Americana. During the pandemic, the musicians began crafting songs for individuals. The result is an ongoing project, represented in “Everyone A Song, Vol. 2,” & an accompanying podcast, “We Made You a Song.” $25. mynorthtickets.com/events/the-steelwheels-6-4-2022

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BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8am-noon, Rainbow of Hope Farm, Kingsley. donation: $10 adults, $7 children, free for preschoolers. rainbowofhopefarm.weebly.com

---------------------ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: (See Sat., June 4)

---------------------LEELANAU BIRDFEST 2022: (See Sat., June 4)

---------------------CIS 5K RUN/WALK: 8:30am. Starts & finishes at Howard & Main streets (behind Mancelona Senior Center). All profits benefit Communities In Schools of Northwest Michigan. Registration & check-in held at Mancelona Senior Center between 7-8am. $25.

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FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., June 4)

SPRING BAYFRONT ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., June 4)

TIP OF THE MITT FIBER FAIR: (See Sat., June 4, except today’s hours are 10am-4pm.)

---------------------DROP-IN ART DAYS: (See Sat., June 4) ---------------------FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., June 4)

---------------------TADL SPRING BOOK SALE: (See Sat., June 4, except today’s time is 12-5pm.)

---------------------A FAIRY FUN DAY & COMPETITION: 1pm, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. See the artful fairy houses on the Fairy Trails at the Botanic Garden, made by people in the community. Stop by the Pavilion to check out Heather Harrington’s new fairy/garden artwork. Sign up to build a fairy house. Register. Free. lifeandwhim.com/fairy-house-competition

---------------------CHICAGO: (See Sat., June 4, except today’s time is 2pm.)

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june 07

tuesday

28TH ANNUAL SMART COMMUTE WEEK: (See Mon., June 6)

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STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1 pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Racoon Tune” by Howard Fine. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. glcm.org

2022-2023 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PERFORMING ARTS SEASON LAUNCH PARTY: 4:306:30pm, City Opera House, TC. This open house style party will include a presentation featuring info about each of the upcoming events in the season, tours of the 130 year old historic venue, & the first opportunity to purchase tickets & access discounts before the public. Free. cityoperahouse.org/node/454

---------------------BENZIE AREA CHAMBER “OFF THE CLOCK” EVENT: 5-7pm, St. Ambrose Cellars, Beulah. Featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony & speakers & presentations. $5.

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GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5pm, Gaylord Bowling Center. Register. $5 members; $10 non-members. gaylordchamber.com/business-after-hours

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THE SOUND GARDEN IN CONCERT: 5:30-6:45pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Front Porch. Enjoy these musicians in residence. Free. glenarborart.org/events/sound-garden-interlochen-musicians-in-residence

COFFEE & CONVERSATION: 8-10am, Harbor Springs Area Chamber office, 118 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Featuring conversation & connections with chamber staff & other members.

IPR LIVE: SIX MILE STRINGS: 3pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. Bring your own chair for the perfect seat outdoors & enjoy Detroit-based Six Mile Strings. Free. interlochenpublicradio.org/iprlive JAZZ (LATE) BRUNCH: 3pm, GT Circuit, TC. Featuring the Jeff Haas Trio & Laurie Sears wsg Claudia Schmidt. Wine from Chateau Chantal & food from the Good Bowl. $20 donation.

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NON-NATIVE PLANTS & INSECTS HIKE: 2pm, Whaleback Natural Area, Leland. Join docents on this informative hike to discover nonnative plants & animals at Whaleback & their impact on the environment. Register. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events/interestinginsects-and-plant-life-hike-at-whaleback

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------------------------------------------SPRING CARNIVAL: 3-7pm, J & S Hamburg, South Airport, TC. Enjoy food, live music, a auction, face painting, cornhole tourney & more. All proceeds benefit Project Feed the Kids.

---------------------DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY SUMMER CELEBRATION: Tonight includes the Rivertown Band performing at 5pm & the Back to the Bricks Promotional Car Show from 6-9pm. petoskeyarea.com/event/downtown-petoskey-summer-celebration/2022-06-03

---------------------AN EVENING WITH DARREN MCCARTY: 7pm, Jolly Pumpkin, Peninsula Room, TC. Detroit Red Wings legend Darren McCarty drops the gloves & shares a night of stories, jokes, & a peek inside the world of professional hockey. Doors open at 6pm. Adult only event, 21+. $25 GA; $50 VIP/Meet & Greet. eventbrite.com/e/ an-evening-with-darren-mccarty-the-peninsula-room-tickets-321918305317

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28TH ANNUAL SMART COMMUTE WEEK: June 6-10. Presented by TART Trails. Cycle, walk, take the bus or carpool this week. Sign up for the Smart Commute Week Challenge. Today includes: A free grab-n-go breakfast from Sugar 2 Salt at the Traverse Area District Library from 7-9am. Register. traversetrails.org/ event/28th-annual-smart-commute-week

---------------------ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: (See Sat., June 4)

---------------------KID’S CRAFT LAB: BUBBLE PAINTING: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Mu-

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., June 4)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER BETH RUCK: 1:30pm, Leland Township Library, Munnecke Room, Leland. Owner of Conquering Clutter, Beth Ruck presents a program that will cover the basics of decluttering, organization & downsizing. Free. lelandlibrary.org

SHIPWRECK HUNTERS CHRIS ROXBURGH & DUSTY KLIFMAN: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Also divers & photographers, Roxburgh & Klifman discuss their dive photos the library has on display in the McGuire Community Room. The photographs are from some of their most recent dives of shipwrecks throughout Michigan. Free. events.tadl.org/event/shipwreck-huntBuying Collections ers-chris-roxburgh-and-dusty-klifman

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TCNEWTECH: 6pm, City Opera House, 1015 Hannah Ave. TC. Up to 5 presenters will take the stage to Gotham Black / Century Expanded Fonts: Traverse City highlight the new tech product or business 28TH ANNUAL SMART venture they are working on. Each presenter 231-947-3169 • RPMRecords.net COMMUTE WEEK: (See will be allowed 5 minutes to present & 5 minMon., June 6) utes of Q&A. The goal is to facilitate network------------ing & interaction among technology enthuMICHIGAN CLIMATE & siasts in northern Michigan. Must register. CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT: 1-6:30pm, The facebook.com/traversecitynewtech/?mc_ Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. cid=087fa2263c&mc_eid=1bb273321c “Reconnecting & Re-Energizing for the Es- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - sential Work Ahead.” Headlining the Summit THE SOUND GARDEN’S MUSICAL PLAYare renowned climate researcher Dr. Jonathan GROUND FOR KIDS: Glen Arbor Township Overpeck & acclaimed climate activist Marnese Park Playground. The Sound Garden QuinJackson. groundworkcenter.org/events/ tet will be interacting & performing while kids ---------------------play from 6-7:30pm on June 7, 9, & 21, & from ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS 5-6:30pm on June 13. glenarborart.org OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: (See Sat., June 4)

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---------------------GRAND TRAVERSE KENNEL CLUB MEETING: Incredible Mo’s, Grawn. 6pm dinner & social; 7pm meeting. Grandtraversekennelclub.com

---------------------KID’S CRAFT LAB: BUBBLE PAINTING: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. glcm.org

---------------------FREE LAUNDRY SERVICE FOR THOSE IN NEED: 8:30-11:30am, Eastfield Laundry, TC. Held the second & fourth Thursdays of the month. 947-3780.

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---------------------CHARLEVOIX SUMMER OPEN HOUSE: 4-8pm, Downtown Charlevoix. Participating shops & restaurants will offer sales, giveaways, snacks, activities & more. Enjoy live music on the sidewalks from 5-7pm. w w w. m a r s h231-547-2101. aminervini.com

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STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1 pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Racoon Tune” by Howard Fine. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. glcm.org

---------------------BENZIE AREA CHAMBER “OFF THE CLOCK” EVENT: 5-7pm, St. Ambrose Cellars, Beulah. Featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony & speakers & presentations. $5.

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GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5pm, Gaylord Bowling Center. Register. $5 members; $10 non-members. gaylordchamber.com/business-after-hours

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THE SOUND GARDEN IN CONCERT: 5:30-6:45pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Front Porch. Enjoy these musicians in residence. Free. glenarborart.org/events/sound-garden-interlochen-musicians-in-residence

COFFEE & CONVERSATION: 8-10am, Harbor Springs Area Chamber office, 118 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Featuring conversation & connections with chamber staff & other members.

ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: (See Sat., June 4)

---------------------FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., June 4)

---------------------PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER BETH RUCK: 1:30pm, Leland Township Library, Munnecke Room, Leland. Owner of Conquering Clutter, Beth Ruck presents a program that will cover the basics of decluttering, organization & downsizing. Free. lelandlibrary.org

---------------------TCNEWTECH: 6pm, City Opera House, TC. Up to 5 presenters will take the stage to highlight the new tech product or business venture they are working on. Each presenter will be allowed 5 minutes to present & 5 minutes of Q&A. The goal is to facilitate networking & interaction among technology enthusiasts in northern Michigan. Must register. facebook.com/traversecitynewtech/?mc_ cid=087fa2263c&mc_eid=1bb273321c

---------------------THE SOUND GARDEN’S MUSICAL PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS: Glen Arbor Township Park Playground. The Sound Garden Quintet will be interacting & performing while kids play from 6-7:30pm on June 7, 9, & 21, & from 5-6:30pm on June 13. glenarborart.org

---------------------GRAND TRAVERSE KENNEL CLUB MEETING: Incredible Mo’s, Grawn. 6pm dinner & social; 7pm meeting. Grandtraversekennelclub.com

june 08

wednesday

28TH ANNUAL SMART COMMUTE WEEK: (See Mon., June 6)

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---------------------SHIPWRECK HUNTERS CHRIS ROXBURGH & DUSTY KLIFMAN: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Also divers & photographers, Roxburgh & Klifman discuss their dive photos the library has on display in the McGuire Community Room. The photographs are from some of their most recent dives of shipwrecks throughout Michigan. Free. events.tadl.org/event/shipwreck-hunters-chris-roxburgh-and-dusty-klifman

june 09

thursday

28TH ANNUAL SMART COMMUTE WEEK: (See Mon., June 6)

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MICHIGAN CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT: 1-6:30pm, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. “Reconnecting & Re-Energizing for the Essential Work Ahead.” Headlining the Summit are renowned climate researcher Dr. Jonathan Overpeck & acclaimed climate activist Marnese Jackson. groundworkcenter.org/events/

---------------------ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: (See Sat., June 4)

---------------------KID’S CRAFT LAB: BUBBLE PAINTING: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. glcm.org

IN NEED: 8:30-11:30am, Eastfield Laundry, TC. Held the second & fourth Thursdays of the month. 947-3780.

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KALAMAZOO GROWLERS: 11am, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague. com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/wp-content/ uploads/sites/33/2021/12/2022FullSchedu le.pdf ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: (See Sat., June 4) FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., June 4)

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SOUND GARDEN QUINTET MUSICAL PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS: 3-4:30pm, Glen Arbor Township Park Playground, Glen Arbor. The quintet will interact & perform while kids play at the park & bring music into the lives of young & old. Free.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - COMMUNITY AWARDS: 5:30-7pm, Torch Lake Cellars, Bellaire. Celebrate the 2022 Community Award winners. Includes complimentary appetizers. RSVP by June 6: 231-533-6023. $5.

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ANTRIM PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: 6pm, Iris Farm, TC. Sponsored by Alden District Library. Must RSVP: 231-313-8820. Free.

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THE SOUND GARDEN’S MUSICAL PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS: (See Tues., June 7)

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MICHIGAN NOTABLE AUTHOR - JERRY DENNIS: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Jerry is a local author of nature, science & the outdoors. His newest book, “Up North in Michigan: A Portrait of Place in Four Seasons,” was chosen as a 2022 Michigan Notable Book. Free. events.tadl.org/event/michigannotable-author-jerry-dennis

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KALAMAZOO GROWLERS: 6:35pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/ 2021/12/2022FullSchedule.pdf

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BENZONIA ACADEMY LECTURE: 7pm, The Mills Community House, Benzonia. Author Jonathan Hawley will present “Guardians of the Manitou Passage: A Chronicle of Service to Lake Michigan Mariners, 18401915.” benziemuseum.org/2022/05/15/benzonia-academy-lecture-series-guardians-ofthe-manitou-passage

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june 10

friday

VETERANS FOR PEACE HOSTS GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: 8:30am5pm, 618 Lake Ave., TC. A fundraiser for victims of war.

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COFFEE @ TEN WITH AVERY AMPS: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. To accompany the exhibition “Honky Tonk: Photographs by Henry Horenstein,” there will be a conversation with custom amp maker Ragnar Avery & Avery Amps artists Jabo Bihlman & Drew Hale. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey-ctaconline/coffee-10-avery-amps

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the Leelanau Trail to the Farm Club on Lake Leelanau Drive for snacks, beverages & fellowship, with a return to Darrow Park before 9pm. Donations will be accepted to support the World Central Kitchen in southern Poland, providing hot meals to the endless flood of Ukrainian war refugees. This ride is presented by Cherry Capital Cycling Club, League of Michigan Bicyclists, TART Trails, Norte, Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association, & Farm Club. lmb.rallybound.org/ ride-for-peace

------------------------------------------CHARLEVOIX SUMMER OPEN HOUSE: 4-8pm, Downtown Charlevoix. Participating shops & restaurants will offer sales, giveaways, snacks, activities & more. Enjoy live music on the sidewalks from 5-7pm. 231-547-2101.

---------------------RIDE FOR PEACE: 5pm. Sign-in at Darrow Park, TC. Cyclists will ride 5.5 miles along

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28TH ANNUAL SMART WEEK: (See Mon., June 6)

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ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: (See Sat., June 4)

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STORYTIME ADVENTURES: (See Tues., June 7)

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PRESENTATION: Noon, Glen Arbor Arts Center. The flora & fauna of the Sleeping Bear Dunes will be the focus of Detroit artist Quinn Faylor’s work during their Glen Arbor Arts Center residency May 29 – June 11. Faylor will spend two weeks creating paintings & textile works that continue their exploration of home, & human relationships to land & the natural world. Each of the GAAC’s artist-residents offer a conversational presentation at the end of their stay. On June 10 Faylor will discuss their residency in a place that stands in stark contrast to their home turf in Detroit. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all

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WEEK: (See Sat., June 4) LELAND ARTSCAPE & ARTWALK: 4pm, Downtown Leland. Enjoy an evening stroll around Leland, mingling with local artists & enjoying music, food, wine & plenty of local art. Free.

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STROLL THE STREETS COMMUNITY KICK-OFF: 6-9pm, Main St., Boyne City. Live music by Levatator in the Boyne District Library parking lot, along with activities for children & families, the bookmobile & much more.

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CTAC SCHOOL OF BALLET PRESENTS: “SNOW WHITE”: 7-8:30pm, Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. Join in a magical journey in a far-away land, where a king’s dutiful daughter—Snow White—is tormented by her stepmother, a vain queen who values her beauty above all else. $5$50. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ ctac-school-ballet-presents-snow-white-friday-evening

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DOWNTOWN GAYLORD - FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Live music by Adam Hoppe. Bring your own chair.

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KOKOMO JACKRABBITS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-citypit-spitters/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/202 1/12/2022FullSchedule.pdf

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june 11

saturday

VETERANS FOR PEACE HOSTS GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: 8:30am3pm, 618 Lake Ave., TC. A fundraiser for victims of war.

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FIFTH ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE 100-MILE & 50-MILE ULTRAMARATHONS: The Lighthouse 100 will begin at 6am at Mission Point Lighthouse, TC. The Lighthouse 50 will begin at noon in Kewadin at the large parking lot just west of the Milton Township Historic Hall. Both races finish at noon on Sun., June 12, inside of Bayfront Park, Petoskey. lighthouse100ultra.com

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ART BEAT - CELEBRATING EIGHT DAYS OF ART IN ELK RAPIDS: (See Sat., June 4)

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HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC: 7:30am, Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs. A paved trail route uses the Little Traverse Wheelway, where you can choose from 14-30 miles to ride. All three of the road routes include the Tunnel of Trees; choose from 20, 45 or 60 miles to cycle. Enjoy a sack lunch afterwards. To register in advance for the ride: $30 adults, $20 ages 6-12, free for 5 & under. Cyclists must start between 7:30-9:30am. Lunch pick up ends at 3pm. Those who register at the event pay an additional $5 on all fees. Advance registration for lunch only is $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12, & free for 5 & under. birchwoodinn.com/hscyclingclassic.html

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M22 CHALLENGE (SOLD OUT): 7:30am, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Run 2.5 miles, starting in the south-bound lane of M-109. Includes a 100 yard climb up the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Bike 17 miles, starting with a climb leading the way into downtown Glen Arbor & along Crystal River. Then paddle 2.5 miles across Little Glen Lake. m22challenge.com

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WUMC ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SOCIAL & ONLINE AUCTION: Williamsburg United Methodist Church. The Strawberry Social is held on Sat., June 11 from 3:30-7:30pm. This is a drive-up & take-out service & by donation only. Optional outdoor seating with music & yard games. The auction runs from June 8-15. event.auctria.com/1fa0e491e261-45b0-bb5f-fc47a5313b17

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ASTRONOMY THROUGH THE AGES: 7-10pm, Headlands Event Center, Mackinaw City. Join Patrick Stonehouse for a brief history on astronomy. Free. midarkskypark. org/about/waterfront-event-center

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WARD DAVIS W/ CLINT PARK: 7pm, Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. Singer/ songwriter Ward Davis has had songs recorded by artists such as Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard. He is most recently known for his many collaborations with Cody Jinks. $25 ADV; $30 day of. mynorthtickets.com/events/ward-daquesvis-live-show-6-11-2022?fbclid=IwAR3GJ LW K q 3 R z U 4 U A D A N k W Z n q D 5 UWI0Cuo4_9u8O4xE4t7OQO-B2hS8a4U

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LIFTED UP IN SONG: 7:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Enjoy uplifting Broadway selections from the Northern Michigan Chorale. Featuring songs from Mary Poppins, South Pacific, the Sound of Music, Porgy and Bess, plus choral arrangements of Wind Beneath My Wings, Over the Rainbow, & many more. $15 adults, $12 65+ & students 11-18, & free for 10 & under. greatlakescfa.org/events/ detail/lifted-up-in-song

june 12

sunday

LEVITY: A YOGA & IMPROV EVENT: 10am-noon, Hannah Park, TC. Featuring yoga instructor Jenna Morris & improvisational coach Lisa Thauvette. Play, laugh, connect & move. Register. Donation based. jenna-morris.com/events

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., June 11)

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TORCH LAKE WHITEFISH FESTIVAL: (See Sat., June 11)

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WELLNESS DAY IN THE GARDEN: 10am, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. Free classes include Herbal Tea Basics, Experience The Labyrinth, Yoga on the Pavilion, & Nature’s Healing Impact on the Mind, Body & Soul. Members of The Sakura Bonsai Society of Northern Michigan & Ikebana International Chapter will chat about their respective art forms. Oryana will provide a healthy option for lunch for those who want to pre-order & pre-pay. Must register. eventbrite.com/e/wellness-day-at-the-garden-registration-344814739167

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LIFTED UP IN SONG: (See Sat., June 11, except today’s time is 3pm.)

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIVETS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2021/12/20 22FullSchedule.pdf

CHERRYLAND HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER: 5:30pm, Sidetraxx Dance Bar, TC. Enjoy this FUNdraiser - a family friendly event that will feature a puppy pageant & drag show in which all proceeds go to the furry friends in need at Cherryland Humane Society. Featuring music, a food truck, doggies, dancing & more. In addition to the $20 entrance fee, the competing Drag Queens will be donating their tips to Cherryland & the food truck will donate a portion of their sales as well. CHS staff & volunteers will offer info on cats & dogs available for adoption. Pet supplies & donations are encouraged as well to go the animals at CHS. Prize package will be given to the “Best in Show!”

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MANITOU MUSIC PRESENTS THE SOUND GARDEN QUINTET: Glen Arbor Arts Center lot. Featuring Sunrise and Sunset Sounds: From June 1-23, The Sound Garden Quintet will serenade a different live performance each day at 9am & 9:30pm. Free. glenarborart.org/events/sound-gardeninterlochen-musicians-in-residence

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BLOOMS & BIRDS: WILDFLOWER WALK: Tuesdays, 10am-noon, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with Grass River Natural Area docents Julie Hurd & Phil Jarvi to find & identify the beautiful & unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along the way you will listen & look for the birds that call Grass River home. grassriver.org

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GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. Held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Oct. 10, 10am-12:30pm. Learn about the history of this area on a two mile route through historic neighborhoods, the waterfront area & downtown. 946-4800.

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BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, ASI Community Center & Park, Bellaire.

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DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm. Howard St., between Mitchell & Michigan streets, Petoskey.

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ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon. Held by the swan on Elk Lake. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market

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EMPIRE FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, downtown, next to the post office at 10234 Front St., Empire. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com

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GLEN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET: Tuesdays, 9am-1pm, behind Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com

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GROW BENZIE COMMUNITY MARKET: Wednesdays, 2-6pm, 5885 Frankfort Highway, Benzonia. Local farm fresh produce, handmade crafts & community connections.

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HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, corner of State & Main streets.

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INTERLOCHEN FARMERS MARKET: 9am-2pm, Interlochen Corners, US 31 S at J. Maddy Parkway. Held every Sun. through Oct. 231-378-4488.

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KINGSLEY FARMERS MARKET: Wednesdays, 3-7pm, Brownson Memorial Park, Kingsley. Shop for all the bounty from the garden plus meat, dairy, fish, baked goods,

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LELAND FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 9am-1pm. Held in the Bluebird parking lot at 102 River St., Leland. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com

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NORTHPORT FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 9am-1pm. Held across from the marina at 105 S. Bay St., Northport. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com

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SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 7:30am-noon; Wednesdays, 8am-noon. Lot B, Downtown TC, across from Clinch Park. Location changes to the ground floor of the Old Town Parking Deck during the National Cherry Festival ONLY, July 2-9. dda.downtowntc. com/farmers-market

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THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Mondays, 2-6pm, The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, TC. Featuring fresh fruits & veggies, eggs, honey, baked goods, & much more. thevillagetc.com/ outdoor-farmers-market-17-6

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ARTS OF OUR MEMBERS EXHIBIT: Village Arts Building, Northport. Members were asked to bring up to five pieces of their art for display. A reception will be held on June 11 from 6-8pm. Hours are Weds. - Sun., 124pm. Exhibit runs June 10-26. northportartsassociation.org

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WORLD WITHOUT ICE: Runs June 3 – July 24 in Dutmers Theatre, Dennos Museum, NMC, TC. Musicians, composers & artists Michael Gould, Stephen Rush & Marion Tränkle have collaborated with climate scientist Henry Pollack to create a multimedia installation that captures a precarious moment in the history of our planet. Part science, part music, part art, this collaboration is a multisensory experience focusing on Earth’s changing climate. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/world-without-ice.html?utm_ source=cision&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=dmc-summer-exhibits

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ARTS FOR ALL TRAVELING ART SHOW: Arts for All of Northern Michigan (A4A) presents their Traveling Art Show that will highlight artwork created by the students who participated in this year’s Art Escapes Program. Featuring creative works of art such as Painted Fish Reliefs, Chinese Brush Paintings, Brook Trout Watercolors, Mixed Media Art Journal, Rainbow Paintings, Clay Sculptures, & 3D Boat Resin Sculptures creations. The show will run for one week in each county that they serve, with each county having a host site. Antrim County Host: Bellaire Public Library, May 31 - June 4. Benzie County Host: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort, June 7-12. Leelanau County Host: Glen Lake Community Library, Empire, June 14-19. *A4A’s Traveling Art Show will run during normal library/organization’s hours. artsforallnmi.org

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CHARLEVOIX PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB’S 13TH ANNUAL EXHIBIT: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. “Pure Northern Michigan.” This exhibit will feature photographic images taken in northern Michigan relating to: Wildlife, People, Artistic Expression, Landscape, & Macro. New this year will also be images in the category “Non-Michigan Travel.” The exhibit will open on Fri., June 3 from 5-7pm. Runs through June 18. Hours: Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat., 11am-3pm. charlevoixcircle.org

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - “HONKY TONK: PHOTOGRAPHS BY HENRY HORENSTEIN”: Runs June 3 – Sept. 3 in Gilbert Gallery. A collection of photographs that document the changing world of country music & its fans. Shot in bars, music ranches, & famous venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/honky-tonk-photographs-henry-horenstein - “SINGULARS: WORK BY LYNN BENNETT-CARPENTER”: Runs June 3 – Sept. 3 in Bonfield Gallery. Handwoven drawings & sculptures by Michigan artist Lynn BennettCarpenter. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/singulars-work-lynn-bennett-carpenteropens-june-3rd - BLANK CANVAS: HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO PROGRAM EXHIBITION: Held in Atrium Gallery june 17through June 4. CTAC’s new High School Portfolio program is designed ju -2 for young artists who are consideringlya1future in art & design. This exhibition recognizes some of the outstanding work created in the program. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/blank-canvas-high-school-portfolio-program-exhibition LARRY REEB - GRETCHEN DORIAN: A COLLECTION FROM 1970 TO PRESENT: June 11 - Aug. 6 in the Atrium Gallery. Dorian’s distinctive approach to photography july 7is featured in this retrospective exhibition, along with her significant past works julytake representing her extensive & dynamic 8-9 on water & nature, & new works created specifically for this exhibition. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/gretchen-dorian-collection1970-present-opens-june-11

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by meg weichman

TOP GUN: MAVERICK

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In Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise slips right back into an old leather bomber jacket, but now that jacket has a beautiful patina and is worn in in all the right places, having only gotten better with age. The same can be said of this sequel, over 36 years in the making. Tom Cruise isn’t the only thing that has matured—so has the filmmaking, which reaches new heights when it comes to thrills, depth, and emotion.

July 27 through August 6, 2022 Tickets Available at:

https://store.biccenter.org/baroque-on-beaver-tickets/ Complete Festival Information www.baroqueonbeaver.org

WED July 27 | 4:00 Lecture: How Baroque Happens with Robert Nordling FRI July 29 | 7:30 Opening Night Gala Fundraiser BI Community Center

MON August 1 | 4:00 Brass on the Grass

THU August 4 | 7:30 Greatest Hits of 1750

TUE August 2 | 7:30 Chamber Music Drama

FRI August 5 | 2:00 Kids in Koncert!

WED August 3 | 12:00 BI Jazz Series: The Lincoln Trio with Martha Guth The St. James Jazz Ensemble Ticketed Reserved Seating Only

SAT July 30 | 7:30 Gala Fundraiser BI Community Center

Nathan Lee, solo piano Ticketed Reserved Seating Only

SUN July 31 | 7:30 What’s New, Baroque?

WED August 3 | 4:00 Lecture: Behind the Score with Tony Manfredonia WED August 3 | 7:30 The Founders Choral Concert THU August 4 | 2:00 Chamber Music al fresco

FRI August 5 | 7:30 Stories for Orchestra SAT August 6 | 7:30 Glorious Baroque presented by

An electrifying improvement over the original Top Gun—which exists today in the space inhabited by once-beloved cultural touchstones that now feel hopelessly dated— this sequel somehow not only feels fresh, but also timeless. So much of that is the result of the sheer passion and charisma of Tom Cruise, who delivers a reinvigorating reminder of popcorn movie bliss. No matter what complicated feelings you may have about Tom Cruise, for this reviewer, he always delivers. No one is more committed to movies, to the audience, to his craft. With a megawatt smile that still makes you melt, Cruise truly puts it all up on the screen for a moviegoing public starved for cinematic wonder. When a rear admiral cautions Cruise’s Navy test pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell that “the future is coming and you’re not in it” in an era of drone technology, he might as well be talking about movie stars and big screen blockbusters in the age of streaming. So, when one of our few remaining bonafide movie stars retorts back with, “Maybe so, sir, but not today,” he lets us know that the decline of the movies certainly won’t happen on his watch. After Maverick pulls a stunt that nearly gets him dishonorably discharged, his old rival Iceman (Val Kilmer), intervenes with new orders. Iceman has risen to the rank of admiral, but Maverick never followed a traditional path and remains a captain that no one really knows what to do with. Iceman knows he’s the perfect man for a job. Said job takes him back to Top Gun, the Navy’s elite flight academy, where he is needed to prepare a group of recent graduates for a near impossible mission to neutralize a critical weapons target which, for a variety of reasons, cannot be tackled by unmanned missiles. Among the recruits is a familiar face: Rooster (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick’s former wingman Goose. Rooster resents Maverick, and there are a lot of things between them that have been left unsaid. This could be Maverick’s last chance to confront his past and perhaps even find redemption.

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Between Rooster sitting at a piano leading a bar sing-along of “Great Balls of Fire” and all the pilots engaging in a beachside touch football game (that is sadly missing some of the homoerotic magic of Top Gun’s volleyball match), the nostalgic callbacks are certainly there, but they are used sparingly and for maximum effect. There is a certain sense of legacy that hangs over the film, but it is not beholden to it and takes things in a more refined direction. Part of that refinement is seen in Maverick’s rekindled romance with single mom Penny Benjamin (a radiant Jennifer Connelly). This is an age-appropriate, adult romance that feels natural and real, the chemistry unrushed but captivating. Yet as far as characterization goes, Penny is drawn pretty thin, like so many other of the supporting characters including Jon Hamm’s skeptical and distrusting vice admiral and most of the new class of pilots (special shout-out to Glen Powell’s cocksure Hangman and Lewis Pullman’s BOB). Even Rooster, despite a career reigniting performance from Teller, doesn’t get a ton to work with. But this doesn’t end up being a bad thing. They are all still dynamic presences; it just comes down to the fact that there isn’t room for everyone when you have Tom Cruise around—he takes up all the air. But if he does share that rarefied air with anyone, it is Val Kilmer in a tender and poignant scene where the line as to where the actor stops and the character of Iceman begins is very blurred. Sure, individual characters may not be as nuanced as they could be, but thanks to a deftly constructed, humanistic script that places as much of a priority on man as on machine, they don’t need to be. Ultimately, the emotion is as authentic as the action. And whoa, there is some full-throttle action. Famously shot in actual US Navy F-18s, the effect is seamless, visceral, and rapturous. This is top-tier stuff, and the ridiculously exciting flight sequences are deliberately used. This summer blockbuster calls to mind the height of producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s previous collaborations with Michael Bay, and having dynamo director Joseph Kosinski (Oblivion, Tron: Legacy) at the helm offers results that are more restrained and less bombastic. This also extends to the unfettered jingoism that dominated Top Gun. It is more understated, with a focus on teamwork, friendship, loyalty, and individual excellence that doesn’t feel like an ad for the U.S. Military. In fact, what I so enjoyed about this film was that it doesn’t feel like it’s trying to sell me anything other than take-your-breath-away movie joy.

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