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Meltdown

Need to escape the heat this week? The cool embrace of the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City can help, though their timely exhibit, “A World Without Ice,” might have you wondering about even hotter days ahead. The exhibit was created by artists Michael Gould, Stephen Rush, and Marion Tränkle in collaboration with climate scientist Henry Pollack (co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize). The experience is described as “part science, part music, part art” and “a groundbreaking, thought-provoking and compelling multisensory experience focusing on Earth’s changing climate.” Rush’s musical composition is inspired by actual climate data; Gould has created an ice-melt instrumental system that drips onto drums in time with the music; and a film by Tränkle featuring photos of the Arctic and Antarctic plays on the screen in the background. The exhibit runs through July 24 at the Dennos Museum Center. 1410 College Drive, Traverse City; dennosmuseum.org.

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Ryba’s THC-infused Fudge

Harry Ryba always knew a smart business move when he saw one. In the middle of the Great Depression, he bet on selling inexpensive treats, opening his first confectionary in Detroit in 1936. He hired the mouthy but charismatic teen who hawked newspapers outside his shop; that kid would go on to be Ryba’s business partner and son-in-law. Together, they made Ryba’s fudge the official sweet of the Detroit Auto Show, and then in the ’60s, made it synonymous with Mackinac Island. Today, Ryba’s hasn’t quit seizing on smart opportunities; it recently teamed up with cannabis grower Classic Roots Farm to launch Ryba’s Roots, maker of THC-infused fudge, gummies, and more. The line’s Mackinac Island THC-infused fudge is rich and creamy as any Ryba fudge you know and gives off no skunky smell or flavor. Yet, within 45 minutes, it was clear this was not the Ryba fudge we’ve known. The high was as clean and delicious as Harry’s signature sweet. Learn more at Ryabasroots.com and find retailers at classicrootsfarm.com.

Let Freedom Ring in Beulah

Start your Fourth of July with the 5K Firecracker Run beginning in Beulah Village Park at 8am, followed by the Sparker Mile Fun Run at 9am, starting at the Beulah Pavilion. Gear up for the Independence Day Parade, Rubber Duck Race, Coin Hunt, live music with Ron Klueck in Beulah Park, fireworks over Crystal Lake, and more! clcba.org

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Hey, Read It! Only Murders in the Building

Whoever came up with the unlikely dream team of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez deserves all the Emmys (and our eternal gratitude). If you didn’t catch 2021’s first season of Only Murders in the Building, you can get up to speed on Hulu on the dark comedy slash murder-mystery that takes place in a swanky New York apartment building full of secretive, quirky, and maybe even guilty tenants. Season two kicked off on June 28 with the dynamic trio investigating for another murder—this time, one that their neighbors, the police, and their podcast listeners think they committed. The stakes are higher than ever as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel work to clear their names and find the real killer. Clever twists and dry humor abound, and we are introduced to new characters (aka potential suspects) like Alice (Cara Delevingne) and Amy Schumer (playing herself, of course). Tune in Tuesdays on Hulu for the latest episode drops.

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6 Life Is a Cabaret

At least, that’s what we’ll be thinking at Parallel 45 Theatre’s performance of Cabaret on Friday, July 8. The show (now in its second week) is P45’s summer festival opener, and the Kit Kat Club is in full swing under the lights and stars of the Parallel 45 Amphitheatre at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center. Directed by the company’s own Kit McKay, this version of Cabaret promises to show you “that sometimes, the best way to fit in is to stand out,” according to the experts at P45. So, don your burlesque best (keeping it PG, of course) and get ready for a night of song and dance in the great outdoors. Friday’s show starts at 7:30pm, though at press time, tickets were still available for several weeknight shows plus week three of performances following a break for the National Cherry Festival. Get details and buy tickets at parallel45.org/cabaret.

Stuff We Love: A Leg Up on the SUP Competition

You can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, burgers, and a boatload of friends and family. Or you can go independent by shoving off from any shore atop the Mirage iEclipse. Touted as the first inflatable, pedalpowered standup board, the “i” version has an extra-wide standing platform, inflates to a super rigid 10psi, yet can pack up and go anywhere you do—a shoreline at the end of a two-track road or deserted beach included. The Mirage iEclipse lets your hands rest on a removable two-piece handlebar while your legs do the work—but never too much, because the board is outfitted with Hobie’s own “MirageDrive GT pedal propulsion,” making easy work of speeding across the water and steering. Comes with a high-pressure hand pump, a high-volume electric pump, and a rolling travel bag. $2,549 MSRP. We found it at The Outfitter, 153 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, (231) 526-2621, outfitterharborsprings.com.

Party’s Over

Attention Airbnb owners and renters: July 4 is an official noparty zone. Airbnb has announced a permanent “party ban” not just for northern Michigan—where Traverse City alone has nearly 4,000 Airbnb units—but across the country. On and around the Fourth, one- and two-night reservations will be highly monitored and in some cases prohibited for new users or guests without a history of positive reviews. Why? The short-term rental giant started restricting “open-invite” parties and “chronic party houses” as far back as 2019 in an effort to curb irresponsible hosting and upset neighbors. They then tightened things up even more during the pandemic, capping groups at 16 people as a public health measure. (That cap is now being lifted for large properties.) According to a report from Airbnb, they’ve seen a 37 percent year-over-year drop in the rate of party reports in Michigan since implementing their policy. Learn more at news.airbnb.com.

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Short’s Brewing Company has just released its first non-alcoholic beverage, and it gives the term “porch pounder” a whole new meaning. Please welcome Thirst Mutilator Hop Water to the stage! Created in collaboration with Michigan’s own Billy Strings (who got his Grammy Award-winning start on the stage at Short’s Bellaire Pub), this sparkly, citrus-y seltzer water is named for a track on his eponymous 2016 EP. Much like Strings himself, Thirst Mutilator abstains from booze; instead, it gets its kicks from a hefty dose of infused hops. It’s also free of carbs and calories and is both natural and gluten-free. Crafted in a crushable lemonlime flavor, Thirst Mutilator will be distributed in canned six-packs statewide, and, following its June 27 release (along with some limited-edition swag), can be purchased directly via Short’s website. Grab yourself a couple of cans and prepare for your thirst to be thoroughly quenched. For more information and to purchase, visit shortsbrewing.com. Northern Express Weekly • juLY 04, 2022 • 5