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letters Good Advice for Giving I would like to give Jean Wynn a big shoutout for her letter about corporations soliciting donations for charities from their customers (June 27 issue). I, too, have been asked to give to a charity while at the checkout counter. It may be okay to have a sign, but it is wrong to ask directly and embarrass someone. During the Christmas season, the Salvation Army stands outside and rings a bell, but I have never heard them ask for a donation. Jean suggested to give generously and as often as you can to the charity of your choice. Good advice.

Sid Morkert | Petoskey In Response to Herb Friske’s Letter Mr. Friske might be reminded that Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

(Matthew 22: 38-39) Or how about the words of Timothy?

“If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.”

(1 Timothy 6:3-5) For one who professes to be a Christian, perhaps Mr. Friske would do well to focus more on the teachings of Christ in the New Testament and less on Old Testament fire and brimstone. It is a heavy burden to carry hatred and bigotry with you day in and out.

It is freeing and invigorating to embrace love and tolerance of all people.

A final word from Luke, “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37) We will pray for you, Herb.

Charles Willmott | Petoskey Above the Law Donald Trump seems to have never been called to task for the many offenses committed in his life. His wealth allows squads of lawyers to extend legal proceedings, draining the resources of the aggrieved. His meanness and cynicism, both negative qualities, are embraced and mimicked by his cult followers.

His future in politics, if healthy, seems to involve him announcing early he will run in 2024. This allows him to continue his rallies and fundraising so important to his id. At some point he’ll become bored and, with a dramatic announcement, drop out of the race.

Trump then throws his support to his more polished carbon-copy, Rick DeSantis.

A fast friendship develops, and firm promises are made. Ron pardons Don and his entire crime family, as well as Jan. 6 traitors, political and civil. Trump escapes responsibility yet again. One man IS above the law.

Bradley Price | Northport

Thou Shalt Not Kill I would like to comment on several of the pro-abortion letters recently published in Northern Express. First of all, if you profess to be a Christian and believe in our god’s Bible, you cannot believe in abortion. Remember one of the basic Ten Commandments: “Thou shalt not kill.”

I recently read a letter, in the Express, from a well-known doctor advocating abortion. Does he not remember the oath he took when he became a medical doctor? Abortion is one of the greatest sins one can commit.

Douglas Wickstrom | Bellaire Regarding Leviticus From what I understand, Christians follow the New Testament, which offers the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose most honest teaching is “to love your neighbor as yourself ” (Matthew 22:39.) That means loving all people no matter their inclinations.

For those “Christians” who follow the Old Testament and quote Leviticus, why not go to Jerusalem and offer sacrifices? Or avoid sitting where menstruating women sit? The Old Testament was replaced by Jesus’ compassion 2,000 years ago. Either you are a loving Christian or you are not.

Please decide.

Jane Ellen Bush | Lake Ann On the Screen With four of the seven screens at a suburban cineplex for the Traverse City Film Film Festival this year, will our beloved institutions now be referred to as the Garfield Township Film Festival?

My guess is that the proximity of a newly opened Chick-fil-A that has widely been reported to snarl US-31 traffic is the cause for the move and will cause more TCFF logistics issues.

And with the TCFF naming each of these cineplex screens after someone in the film industry from Michigan, why not also “The Daniels” after Jeff Daniels from Chelsea, Michigan, and co-star of Dumb and Dumber?

George Golubovskis | Traverse City Independent Voter I once called myself an independent voter, neither Democrat nor Republican. I reasoned I would vote for the most qualified person. Then I recognized myself as a fencesitter wanting to understand politics better, and now decades later…

I wanted to be more informed on an assortment of subjects. This turned out to be endless and politically not very fruitful. I needed to sharpen my game. I learned a few thinking tools. I want to share these ideas with anyone interested.

1. Learn political science. The election cycle is very different from the time in office. Politics is largely messaging.

Messages change on election cycles. Know who is an incumbent.

2. PoliSci 101: Politicians need votes, not voters, and use popular language to attract votes. They push voters away from their opponent using negative language.

Politicians often don’t lie—they use many linguistic tricks: exaggerations, aspirational, one-sidedness, and qualifications like “I never lie…during a full moon.”

3. Try a thinking game called “off the fence.” It’s a mental game to force yourself to

take a side. You MUST choose a side. Once you find your side, ask why this side? What is important? Explain yourself to yourself.

It’s an excellent learning tool.

4. Identify your priorities. “If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.” Know your personal priorities. Know your social priorities. What is your perfect society?

What should the government provide?

5. Learn some macroeconomics.

Governments spend money. Know that big picture money matters, like how the Federal Reserve works, our GDP, and international trade. Learn the systems of government and how they work, like healthcare, insurance, and budget vs. expenses. This will take time.

Just learn one thing new each day, and VOTE each cycle.

Bruce Bodjack | Traverse City Founding Fathers James Madison and the Founding Fathers would be aghast at the current firearm slaughter of Americans, as we see scores of victims killed or maimed in minutes by assault-style weapons with extremely high velocity bullets that shatter bones, and turn laughing children into bloody corpses unidentifiable by their parents.

A troubled teen or adult with angry, hateful fantasies, spurred on by news of the most recent mass shooting, needs only a few minutes to stop at a big box or sporting goods store to emerge with a true weapon of mass destruction to fulfill those hateful fantasies. Often, armed guards or police are unable or unwilling to stop such shooters, perhaps realizing their sidearm is woefully outgunned.

We do not allow private citizens to purchase machine guns or portable missile launchers that could bring down airliners, and we should ban high-capacity, semiautomatic weapons for the same reason: to avoid mass murders. Other English speaking countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand have wisely restricted private possession of such firearms after mass shooting tragedies.

In America the gun lobby holds Republican lawmakers in a choke hold and dances them across the puppet stage of Congress to whatever tune the NRA is playing, while such lawmakers ignore the wishes of a majority of their constituents and even of gun owners. To understand America, follow the money. The NRA, with arms industry executives on its board and despite its corruption scandals, remains a hefty campaign contributor and a formidable political power broker.

Robert Fawcett, MD | Petoskey Legality of Abortion It is distressing to see how many people wrongly think that the Supreme Court has ruled that abortion is illegal.

In fact, the court ruled that the American people should have the right to decide if and how abortion should be regulated.

Roe v. Wade was a poorly reasoned decision that created a right that does not exist in the Constitution. Many legal scholars, including liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg, criticized the reasoning behind Roe v. Wade. Now, the issue will be decided by the people rather than a handful of judges. That is called democracy.

David Marvin | Traverse City

CONTENTS feature

The Return of the Festival...............................10 Binge Fest.....................................................13 Film Tax Incentive............................................16 Meet the (Film)Makers...................................20 The Man Behind Dogman............................24 Between the Shows..........................................28

columns & stuff Top Ten..........................................................4

Spectator/Stephen Tuttle................................6 High Notes (sponsored content).......................7 Opinion............................................................8 Weird...............................................................9 Dates.........................................................30 Film.......................................................,....38 Nitelife...........................................................39 Crossword..................................................40 Astro.........................................................41 Classifieds.................................................42

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top ten Dance the Night Away The Traverse City Dance Project returns as part of Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2022 Manitou Music lineup with 10 professional dancers from around the country. See them perform at Nash Road Red Barn in Maple City on Saturday, July 30, from 7pm to 9pm. $30 GAAC members; $35 non-members. glenarborart.org/events/ traverse-city-dance-project

4 Flying Through the Pages Retired U.S. Navy captain, Vanderbilt professor, and former Traverse Citian Barbara Bell returns to her hometown on Saturday, July 30, for a signing of her new book, Flight Lessons: Navigating Through Life’s Turbulence. The first woman from TC to head to Annapolis—and one of the first women, period, to attend the U.S. Naval Academy—Bell had a career full of trailblazing highlights like heading to Capitol Hill in 1992 to help repeal sexist combat exclusion policies and gaining a master of science degree in astronautical engineering. After a successful career as an aviator and naval flight test officer, she retired and turned to writing, teaching, and public speaking.

From defying gender norms to navigating 35 different types of aircraft, Bell captures personal stories and high-flying tales in her autobiography-slash-self-help guide.

Catch the event and buy the book ($15.99) at Horizon Books in Traverse City (243 E. Front Street) on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.

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tastemaker Hearth & Vine Café’s Black Bean Burger

Did someone say “beer and a burger?”

Hearth & Vine Café will do you one better.

Transformed from a farm market in 2010, this seasonal bistro at Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay offers casual farmstead fare, all crafted to complement a glass (or two) of wine. As for those seasonal burger cravings, their answer arrives in black bean form— and it’s about to blow your mind. Featuring a house-made patty studded with peppers, yellow lentils, and spices, Hearth & Vine’s decadent Black Bean Burger towers with tomato and fresh bibb lettuce all stacked atop a locally-sourced brioche bun. The burger is finished with a duo of scratchmade sauces—chipotle aioli and jalapenoonion jam—and accompanied by Great Lakes Potato Chips. Staff recommends pairing this hearty handheld with a pour of Hard Apple-Cherry Cider (straight from the tasting room, no less). Get your hands one for $15 at Hearth & Vine Café. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 12pm to 7pm. 10844 E. Revold Rd., Suttons Bay. (231) 944-1297. blackstarfarms.com

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Hey, read It! When Women Were Dragons

In America’s alternative past, dragons are a taboo topic.

No one dares to talk about them; in fact, society says they don’t even exist. Yet—one by one—women around the country are turning into dragons, a phenomenon that peaks in the mid-1950s when thousands of everyday wives and mothers sprout scaly wings and wreak fiery havoc, leaving their years of patriarchal oppression behind. Protagonist Alex Green is left with the unanswerable question: Is becoming a dragon a choice? And even worse—what if it’s not? After all, why did Alex’s mother stay human while her beloved Aunt Marla transforms? How does she reckon with the fact that Marla’s “dragoning” abandons her daughter, Beatrice? In the genre-bending speculative novel, When Women Were Dragons, Newberry Award-winning author Kelly Barnhill reimagines one woman’s comingof-age in a world where hers might be considered the lesser gender…but breathing fire is always an option.

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Sales and Sails

The corner of NoMi that’s home to Petoskey and Harbor Springs is the place to be this weekend, with a double-header of events making waves in the two waterside towns. Shoppers will find their happy place at the 56th annual Petoskey Sidewalk Sales, which closes downtown Petoskey to foot traffic only July 30-31 as retailers head outside and display their wares throughout town.

(Trust us—this is a necessary move. You’ll be taking up the space of three people with all those shopping bags.) Restaurants will also be taking advantage of the car-less streets with al fresco sidewalk dining. Meanwhile, just a hop, skip, and a jump to the north, the Ugotta Regatta—aka the Little Traverse Yacht Club’s annual sailing extravaganza—will be underway. Some of the best sailboat racers in the country head to Harbor Springs for this weekend-long event, and you can catch the action right on Little Traverse Bay. For more details, head to petoskeyarea.com/events.

Stuff We Love: (Almost) Free Love Maybe you’re one of the few who made it through the first year of the pandemic without adopting a dog or cat. Should you still have the hankering for a new furry best friend, the time is right—but running out quickly. Just one week remains for the Bissell Pet Foundation’s annual Empty the Shelters event, which makes it possible for you to adopt a dog or cat from participating shelters across the nation for $50 or less until July 30.

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is not only participating, it’s waiving the adoption fee for any adult dog or adult cat it’s housing.

(Considering adoption rates for some indemand dogs can be as high as $300, that’s a super sweet deal for anyone looking for a lot of love and loyalty for less.) Check out all the adorable adult felines and canines (twoyear-old Spotty the Chihuahua, still available at press time, shown here), at ltbhs.com.

Important Dates and Details for the 2022 Primary Get ready to vote! Michigan’s 2022 Primary Election is next week on Tuesday, Aug. 2, and polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. Not registered yet? You can do so at your local clerk’s office between now and the election (including the day of the primary).

You must bring official proof of residency to register, such as a driver’s license or State ID card, current utility bill, bank statement, or a paycheck. July 18 was the recommended day for returning your absentee ballots by mail to avoid potential mailing delays, but if you still have an absentee ballot, you can return it early at your clerk’s office through Monday, August 1, or return it by hand or in your designated drop box on Aug. 2. Lastly, keep in mind that Michigan underwent some redistricting this year. If you are already a registered voter, you should have received a new voter ID card this spring that provides information about your district, polling location, and clerk’s office. Learn more about the upcoming election, find your clerk’s office, and see candidate listings at michigan.gov/sos/elections/upcoming-election-information.

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bottoms up Grocer’s Daughter strawberry-Ginger Float For a couple summers now, choosing between Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate’s fudgesicle— made with 70 percent direct-trade dark chocolate from Ecuador, natural cocoa powder, and the milk from The Farmer’s Creamery in Mio—or its decadently rich and real chocolate shake has always felt a little like an exercise in the impossible. Last weekend, the decision-making workout got even harder. The chocolatier has added a gelato shop to its sweet empire in Empire. The ultra-creamy, cold gelato is just the beginning, however. Grocer’s Daughter is also offering several vehicles for ingesting that gelato: freshly made cookies, brownies, and other baked goods to be topped, plus mind-blowing floats like Northwoods Root Beer Floats and Coffee Cold Brew floats. Our obsession? Their house-made strawberry sorbet set afloat in Cultured Kombucha’s fizzy and fabulous Genuine Ginger kombucha. Sweet with a bit of a bite but oh-so refreshing—especially when sipped in the native-flower-packed outdoor garden outside—this float truly floats our boat. Find both the chocolate and gelato shops at 11590 S Lacore St. in Empire. (231) 326-3030, grocersdaughter.com.

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The good ole days are now!

MARCHING BACKWARD

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By Stephen Tuttle Depending on your beliefs, this has either been the greatest session in U.S. Supreme Court history or a nightmare from which we will not soon recover.

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Let’s review highlights of what they’ve done and look at a sample of what their next session promises. (Full credit to Mark Stern at Slate for preparing a list of 2021/2022 decisions and to Ballotpedia for the preview of coming attractions.)

The one case nearly everyone has both knowledge of and an opinion on is Dobbs v.

Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In this case, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), by a 5-4 margin, determined

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In Vega v. Tekoh, SCOTUS determined a statement offered by a detainee, including a confession, given despite no Miranda warning having been issued, is not necessarily unconstitutional and cannot be a cause of action against whoever failed to Mirandize

Depending on your beliefs, this has either been the greatest session in U.S. Supreme Court history or a nightmare from which we will not soon recover. abortion was not a constitutional right and the initial decision which outlined that right (Roe v. Wade) was “egregiously wrong.” The decision did not outlaw abortion as many continue to claim; it turned the issue back to Congress and the states. Since the likelihood of Congress codifying legal abortion in the current political atmosphere is next to zero, it is now left to the states.

West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency also received its fair share of attention.

SCOTUS ruled the EPA does not have the authority to establish pollution limits for coal-fired power plants because Congress did not specifically authorize them to do so by statute. Aside from likely increasing polluting emissions, this decision puts at risk nearly all rules and regulations promulgated by the EPA, a significant setback for our efforts to combat climate change.

Other decisions were less well known but have equally profound consequences.

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the justices held that if taxpayer money is being given to private schools, states cannot exclude private religious schools from receiving tax dollars, too. Excluding them based on religion, the court ruled, is a First Amendment violation. So, for example, gay taxpayers could see their tax dollars going to religious schools that declare them to be evil sinners whose very lives should be illegal.

Take Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, for example.

For decades, crimes committed on sovereign tribal lands have been adjudicated in tribal courts. The ruling in Oklahoma reduced what had traditionally been considered tribal sovereignty and will allow both the federal government and the states to now prosecute some of those alleged crimes, regardless of their location or the tribal membership of the accused. Not a great ruling for tribal nations.

Then we have both Kennedy v. Bremerton and Carson v. Makin. They aren’t exactly birds of a feather, but both serve to further narrow the shrinking separation of church and state. In Kennedy, SCOTUS held that Christian prayer being offered by a high school football coach at the 50-yard line after a game was perfectly acceptable. The majority opinion concluded the prayer was being done quietly, was not school sponsored (though the coach was employed and paid by the school), and that it was voluntary for players to join, though some former players begged to differ. In Carson,

the suspect. (As if false confessions weren’t a big enough problem already.)

The court also reduced a person’s right to appeal a conviction at the federal level until all state remedies have been exhausted, a decision that ignores whatever facts exist or level of representation was received and focuses on procedure. It’s likely more innocent folks will now remain in prison.

On the court’s agenda for the 2022/2023 session are some dandies. Chief among them is yet another case in which a business owner— in this case a graphic artist/web designer who wants to expand her business to include weddings—doesn’t want to provide services to same-sex couples due to her “closely held religious beliefs.” SCOTUS has heard such cases previously and is likely to again side with the business owner. Turns out our constitution allows discrimination against some people.

They will also be hearing an interesting and unusual case involving claims of admissions discrimination at Harvard. In this case, several highly qualified Asian applicants have been denied acceptance while less qualified (at least in terms of test results, grade-point averages, and extracurricular activities) white applicants have been accepted in the name of diversity.

Perhaps more troubling is another chance for SCOTUS to hamstring the EPA. This challenge is to the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Since the enabling statute for the CWA does not specify which regulations the EPA is allowed, water polluters might well be able to join the air polluters in being relieved of their duties to the environment unless an incompetent Congress codifies rules promulgated by the EPA. And they’re just getting started; though not currently on the court’s docket, Justice Clarence Thomas and others have indicated they would like to revisit rulings that gave constitutional protections to same-sex marriage and contraception to start… marching backward as fast as they can.

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The heat of summer brings many people to northern Michigan. Some visit for the music and events, others for the beaches and trails, and still others for golf and watersports. But one thing is for sure: The Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF) is not to be missed.

Film festivals have been making their comeback this year, and TCFF is one of them. Many artists in the film industry had their creative lives turned upside down at the start of the pandemic, with movies put on hold, canceled, or seen by only a fraction of their usual audiences. Nothing can replace the experience of a film festival, where hundreds of cinephiles gather to celebrate all the magic that goes into each shot, line of dialogue, and swell of music.

Since its inception, TCFF has been an outlet for independent artists, major movie stars, and classic films alike. This year, from July 26-31, you can enjoy never-before-seen movies alongside some of your favorites. There’s also a category called “Missed Masterpieces” for films made just before and in the early days of the pandemic that didn’t get the attention they deserved.

This event is great for anyone and everyone who loves supporting artists, wants to be involved in the community, or just strives to watch well-made films.

Filmmakers, writers, and celebrities will be making appearances—in person or virtually—throughout the week, so you’ll get an extra dose of star power as a bonus during the event.

Now, we haven’t forgotten that the last week of July is also a gorgeous time to explore northern Michigan. The summer days are long and sunny, the lake waters have finally warmed up, and the trails are just waiting to be explored. Whether you’re sticking close to Traverse City for the film festival, or you have a whole day open before catching an evening flick, Dunegrass always has you covered. We aren’t just your cannabis retailer—we are your travel guide as well. Our new website has exclusive access to the hottest spots for adventure and good times in the Mitten State.

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WILL WOKENESS KILL THE PARTY?

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by Mary Keyes Rogers Regardless of your political persuasion, you’ve gotta hand it to the Democrats for how well they’ve presented the Jan. 6 hearings. Every “i” has been dotted and each “t” has been crossed, emotions kept in check, timetables explained, and unbiased witnesses called upon to testify. Even if they did get a hand from Hollywood, that’s fine by me. Great job, kudos to all involved!

Considering what’s come to light in those hearings, it is a shock they’re likely going to lose the House, and maybe the Senate, too, in the midterms.

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Let me predict how Republicans will snatch the votes of many moderate Democrats and Independents.

It shouldn’t be easy, considering the average voters’ opinions on key issues compared to the Republican candidates. Most Americans identify as pro-choice. They support a ban on assault weapons and think the government should be doing more to limit the impact of climate change, all causes represented in Democratic-sponsored legislation in the House and subsequently killed by Republicans in the Senate. To be clear, the Republicans are unanimous in their positions on these issues: No, no, and no.

I believe we can all agree that abortion, guns, and climate are not fringe issues.

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Democrats should be at a significant advantage in the midterm elections when Republicans are heavily favored to take back the U.S. House and perhaps even the Senate.

Only in the most recent weeks, with the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Uvalde school shooting, have poll numbers begun to slip a bit for Republicans.

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In statewide elections, Democrats, and even moderate Republicans, are poised to be trounced by Trump-whipped, NRA-directed, pro-life, polluting-for-profit Republicans. (By the way, I used to like Republicans when they were a party of free-thinking individuals.)

Considering all that the Republicans are doing in direct opposition to the desires of the American voter, you would naturally believe the Democrats must be doing some genuinely crazy bad stuff.

It may sound minor, but they allowed the tail to wag the dog. Yes, the Democratic party has cowered to its own far, far left, uberprogressive, woke slice of the party pie at the expense of most voters.

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So, while closer to the target on these hotbutton issues of abortion, guns, and climate, Team Blue went so far to the left on cultural issues that voters are uncomfortable calling themselves Democrats. Moderates and Independents are willing to overlook their differences with the Republican platform as long as their finances are more likely to improve with Team Red.

The message makers at Donkey HQ need a reminder that not everything is sexist, racist, elitist, or coming from a place of white privilege or hate. We are a country of evolving, imperfect humans with varying histories and sensitivities, but our right to free speech includes the right to be insensitive and in bad taste. Sometimes, we really are just making a joke. And some jokes are just plain offensive.

The Democratic Party must recognize that they don’t have enough woke soldiers to win the culture war. Politically Incorrect’s liberal Bill Maher has been held up as the darling of Fox News and the Republican Party because he’s openly pissed off and poking fun at the woke crowd. Even former President Obama has sternly warned young activists that “shaming isn’t activism.”

Unfortunately, our funniest comedians will no longer tour or perform on college campuses for fear of either being canceled or facing a woke and humorless audience for 90 minutes. Much to my dismay, Hollywood doesn’t seem to be making many comedies anymore because they are too politically expensive to produce in this woke era.

Personally, I’m not okay with being shamed by a passing 20-year-old for using a plastic straw. And, honestly, I don’t want to be called a “birthing person” or “a person with a vagina.”

The most progressive members, the trigger police within the Democratic party, have become its de facto standard bearers. In contrast, the average Democratic voter cannot relate to their gripes or their rage.

I hear young liberal progressives within the Democratic party say they’re ashamed of their country and citizenship. I understand that our country’s history has been sanitized, but warts and all, average Democrats still love their country.

Mainstream voters think about paychecks, not pronouns. Average Americans wring their hands over funding their retirement accounts, not defunding the police. The woke culture that threatens “You know you can’t say that anymore?” has exhausted us. Their 15-minutes can end now, please.

Ironically, woke culture may cancel Democratic candidates and, in the process, help to elect Republicans who will block any legislation offering support for reproductive rights, gun control, or reversing climate change.

Wake up to that.

Mary Keyes Rogers, a Traverse City resident of more than 20 years, hosted the daily talk radio show Mary in the Morning, launched Marigold Women in Business, and has held executive positions in many civic and business leaders’ local, regional, and national organizations.

Goals The trail to the top of Pike's Peak in Colorado is some 13 miles long, and the peak itself tops out at more than 14,000 feet -- making it a challenging hike for anyone. But for Bob Salem, 53, the journey is nuttily complicated: He's pushing a peanut up the mountain using his "nose": customized headgear made of a CPAP mask with a black plastic serving spoon attached to it, NPR reported. "Basically, I'm just going to ... low crawl my way up there," he said. "I mean, there's not really much to it but just to keep flicking." It's all part of the Manitou Springs 150-Year Celebration, and Salem is raising money for a local charity that works to house people experiencing homelessness. Oddly, he's not the first to achieve the feat, but he'll be the first in the 21st century. Salem is wearing kneepads and elbow pads, and a spotter carries his backpack with a snowsuit inside for the higher elevations.

He's expected to reach the summit the weekend of July 16-17.

Recurring Theme Well, it's happened again: An American tourist at Mount Vesuvius near Naples, Italy, dropped his cellphone into the volcano's crater on July 9, the Associated Press reported, and then slid into the crater trying to retrieve it. Four volcano guides lowered a rope 50 feet into the crater, where Philip Carroll, 23, of Baltimore, was in "serious difficulty," and pulled him out. After officials administered first aid, Carroll and two family members were cited by police for going off the authorized trail to snap a selfie. He suffered only abrasions -- and the humiliation of a trip to the police station. No word how the phone fared.

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On July 10, as Rich Gilson used a miniexcavator to remove part of the foundation under the porch of his 1920s-era New Jersey home, he came across an unusual windfall: Among the weeds and dirt were two bundles of paper, secured with rubber bands, United Press International reported. "I got to look at the edge and it had a green tint to it, and I said, 'This is money,'" Gilson said. The cash, printed in 1934, amounted to $1,000 in $10 and $20 bills. Gilson said the area where he found the money was previously accessible only through a crawlspace: "Somebody had to crawl under there and dig a hole. My sense is that something fishy happened," he added. He plans to keep the money.

Picky, Picky Penguins at the Hakone-en Aquarium near Tokyo are turning their beaks up at a new variety of fish after officials switched because of an increase in price, United Press International reported. The cost of their standard fare, aji, increased more than 30% over last year, so the aquarium tried a cheaper variety of mackerel. But the penguins aren't biting: "Even if they'll take it in their beaks, they'll just spit it out," head zookeeper Hiroki Shimamoto said. If the keepers mix in a bit of aji, they'll eat it,

but without enthusiasm. The zoo's otters have the same impression of the new menu item. Shimamoto said they could raise admission prices, but "we would like to do our best to keep our facility a comfortable place for our guests to visit."

More Like 'Stupider Things' Thanks to the quick reaction of a semitruck operator, a teenage driver sustained only minor injuries after she allowed her car to drift into the oncoming lane of a suburban Minneapolis street and crash into the trailer, The Smoking Gun reported. During questioning after the mid-July incident, the girl denied being on her phone at the time of the crash, but Anoka County Sheriff 's deputies noticed that her car's Bluetooth system was "still streaming the audio to 'Stranger Things' on Netflix." She then admitted to watching the popular series while driving.

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Compelling Explanation Laurie Rosser, 42, of Gorseinon, Wales, was stopped while driving on the M4 on June 26 because his van was missing two tires, the BBC reported. Police estimated he had driven more than 10 miles without the tires. Rosser was Breathalyzed at the scene, where he tested at more than twice the legal limit. But he had a different explanation for his oversight: His solicitor said he had tested positive for COVID and "his mind was cloudy. That influenced his decision to drive with two defective tires on the vehicle," Rhys Davies said. Rosser was banned from driving for 17 months and fined.

That Sucks Former vicar John Jeffs, 74, was found guilty on July 13 in Northampton Magistrates' Court in England in an incident that happened in September 2020, Metro News reported. A churchgoer at the Baptist Centre in Middleton Cheney came upon Jeffs as he stood between two chairs, wearing only ladies' stockings and being intimate with a Henry Hoover vacuum hose. Although Jeffs saw the onlooker, he reportedly continued thrusting toward the Henry, which is known for its powerful suction. Jeffs was fined about $1,000 and added to the sex offender registry; he also was ordered to pay about $240 to the person who witnessed the act.

Crime Report In Ann Arbor, Michigan, a serial pharmacy robber identified as Kristopher Kukola, 37, allegedly hit five CVS stores between May and July, demanding narcotics and displaying a gun, MLive.com reported. In the latest incident, on July 7, a fast-thinking pharmacist dropped a decoy pill bottle containing a GPS tracker into the bag. Police found Kukola escaping in a Jeep and followed the car to an apartment complex, where the thief jumped out and tried to flee on foot. When officers caught up to him, Kukola told them, "The guy you are looking for ran that way." Investigators found a BB gun, the drugs and the decoy bottle in his Jeep; he was indicted on federal charges.

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By Jillian Manning It’s back: After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Traverse City Film Festival returns to northern Michigan July 26 through July 31. While much remains the same about the festival we know and love, change is also in the air.

A New Face We talked to TCFF’s new festival director, Johanna Evans, as she was driving through Canada en route to Traverse City for her month-long stay Up North. (And we were sure to offer up recommendations for our favorite pizza joints and gave our sagest advice on summertime traffic.)

Evans is a film veteran, with experience as the film programming and operations manager for the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College; as an analyst working with Disney to dive into the metadata of their film catalog; and as a sales associate with Eventive, helping festivals, cinemas, and art centers in the virtual world. It was in the latter that she made her Traverse City connection.

“I had a sales meeting with Michael [Moore],” she recalls. “I was trying to try to pitch him on [Eventive] software. He was

trying to think about whether they were going to do some more virtual programming, maybe do a movie night. And based on that meeting alone, six months later, he called me up and asked me if I wanted to run the festival. It was not exactly April 1, but it was very close. So there was a little part of me that thought, ‘Is this an April Fool’s joke?’”

Although TCFF is new to Evans, she sees strong parallels between the festival and the program she headed up at the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth.

“I had 10 years of running a program that had a very similar ethos to Traverse City Film Fest. Our tagline for our program at the Hopkins was ‘Great Movies Every Weekend.’

So coming to TCFF with ‘Just Great Movies,’ I felt really at home here,” she says.

But planning the 2022 event has not been without its challenges. Movie theaters and film festivals have been slow to return to their pre-pandemic attendance numbers, a reality that forced the TCFF team to be “extremely cautious” with their budgeting this year.

Unlike other festivals, TCFF doesn’t sell passes months in advance, but instead relies heavily on single-ticket sales, compounding the challenge of predicting just how many people will be in seats this week. Evans says

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that attendance is “kind of a question mark” until the week or two immediately preceding the event.

“We are reading the tea leaves about how other festivals are doing,” Evans explains. “Even though our local audience is showing great enthusiasm, the numbers across the country for festivals are showing that attendance is about half of what it was in 2019.”

A New Format Working under the assumption of audience numbers being cut in half, the TCFF team also halved the usual slate of films from its usual 100+ to slightly more than 40.

“We’ve scaled down the festival proportionately with what we’re seeing with other festivals around the country. There’s also fewer films to choose from, because not as many were made in the pandemic. So we really felt strongly about just showing the best of the best selection of these masterpieces from the pandemic era that never got seen on the big screen,” Evans says.

If you haven’t already gotten your tickets, here are some of the top recommendations: Evans’ first pick is TCFF’s opening night feature, The American Dream and Other

Fairy Tales. “It’s a documentary made by Abigail Disney examining her family’s company and then expanding from there to comment on late-stage capitalism more broadly. What I like about the film is that it really addresses this sense of cognitive dissonance that we all collectively have about the American dream,” Evans says.

Next up is God’s Country, starring Thandiwe Newton as a Black professor dealing with two hunters trespassing on her land. Evans calls the film a “slow burn, character-driven thriller” that tackles issues around race and gun control.

Last but not least on her list is First Cow, a film she saw at the Telluride Film Festival back in 2019. “I have been striving ever since to get to share it with another audience,” she says. “It’s a wonderful, different portrait of masculinity about these two fur trappers who figure out that they can actually make more money by selling donuts.”

Long-time volunteer and Milliken Auditorium venue manager Miles Kennedy seconds the First Cow pick and also adds Nosferatu (a silent film about vampires celebrating its 100th anniversary and paired with live musical accompaniment) and The Professor and the Madman, which stars Mel

Gibson and Sean Pean. “[This year’s] selections, they are really worthy of the patrons,” Kennedy adds.

A New Venue So, where can you catch these films?

Another big change for this year’s festival— again, with the budget in mind—is a shift in venue. In years past, TCFF has held screenings at the State and Bijou Theatres, the Open Space, Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center, Lars Hockstad Auditorium (aka the Kubrick) at Central Grade School, and the City Opera House, among others.

For 2022, only the State, Bijou, and Open Space made the cut, mostly because it’s just too darn expensive to convert all those other spaces into movie theaters.

According to Evans, “We did as much as we could to crunch the numbers and try to make building out our theaters affordable.

But the combination of supply chain issues and labor shortages just meant that the costs were not going to scale down for our scaled down festival the way we had thought they might. So we’re looking forward to being back in those venues again in the future when we have a little bit more certainty about our audience.”

With the loss of oldie-but-goodie venues comes the gain of an unexpected new ally: the AMC Cherry Blossom 14.

“A lot of people have been going to the AMC during the pandemic, while the State Theatre was closed,” Evans says. “So many of our patrons are actually really excited that we’re going to loop them in.”

Evans explains that viewers will have a “great theater experience” at AMC, noting state-of-the-art sound and picture—

and tasty popcorn—as big draws. TCFF will have their own projectionist team monitoring each show, and there are plans to have live guests and prerecorded intros from celebrities to make the experience feel customized to the festival.

Cecilee Dushkin, who manages film festival partnerships at AMC, is also excited about the joint venture. “This new partnership is very special,” she says. “We’re bringing the multiplex and arthouse cinema together to champion the movies. … [Cherry Blossom 14] is still relatively new, and this gives us an opportunity to be more closely part of the community now and for the years to come.”

Four screens at the AMC have been specially renamed in honor of TCFF: The Coppola, The Lily, The Jones, and The Edison. Dushkin says that TCFF will have nearly an entire wing of the building, a dedicated entrance, merchandising, and an outdoor tent in the parking lot for people to enjoy between showings.

Dushkin has a few films on her mustsee list too: Lakota Nation vs. The United States (chronicling the Lakota Indians’ quest to reclaim the Black Hills), Never Rarely Sometimes Always (a Sundance awardwinner about a teen seeking medical help for an unintended pregnancy), and another vote for God’s Country.

The Same Heart Even with so much changing, many of the best parts of the Traverse City Film Fest will remain the same. The Open Space will continue to host fun, family-friendly movies like The Wizard of Oz and The Princess Bride.

Q&As with filmmakers and other interactive experiences will be offered throughout the festival. And the amazing volunteers who

make it all possible will be back in action.

“It does take a village,” Kennedy says of the volunteers who sustain the event. “We’re really glad that they continued to return.”

Evans agrees, crediting the strength of cinema binding Traverse City together. “It seems from all of the folks I talked to—from the friends, members, sponsors, volunteers, the staff at the State and Bijou—that [the] sense of community around cinema is really strong,” she says.

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kicks off at 9am on Tuesday, July 26, and runs through Sunday evening. In addition to the 4 to 5 showings per venue each day, a film will also play at the Open Space every evening. The full slate of films, schedule, and tickets can be found at tcff.org.

Kennedy’s final advice for moviegoers: “Set aside everything that’s going on in our world today for one week. Come enjoy yourself and have a lot of fun. We think we’re going to provide you with a really great time.”

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By Lynda Wheatley Got an eye for indies? Have only a weekend to catch up on the year’s best?

Or simply want to watch a movie on something other than your television screen? Film festivals, single showings, and shorts galore are coming soon to a bona fide theater near you. Here’s where to go, and when, this summer and fall.

Traverse City Film Festival

July 26–31 After two years behind a lowered curtain, the Traverse City Film Festival is alight again.

Now under new direction—film veteran Johanna Evans is at the festival’s helm—this summer’s showcase of “Just Good Movies” will be slightly smaller in scale and more spread out in terms of locations, but it still promises plenty of bonus-feature fun: many filmmakers and stars in attendance, after-screening Q&As, free panels on hot topics (Women, Freedom; When Did Traverse City Become Aspen; and Racism in the North Country), Mike’s Surprise, and more.

Audiences can expect more than 40 films dispersed among downtown usuals like Bijou by the Bay, the State Theatre, and the Open Space at Clinch Park, as well as on four screens within the AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14.

As in the past, audiences will find a lot of films speaking to the politics and issues of today, like documentaries Lakota Nation v. The United States, Kaepernick & America, Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down, and Mama Bears, which centers on 32,000 mothers, many from conservative Christian backgrounds, who fight to build a better world for their LGBTQ+ children.

But humor, escape, and heritage are part of the mix, too, as are classics like the Wizard of Oz, Harold & Maude, and Inherit the Wind. You’ll also find not one but two programs of potentially Academy Award-qualifying shorts and fresh fare like Quicksand, a made-in-TC bromantic comedy about two best men who lose their best friend’s wedding ring just before the ceremony. (Read more about Quicksand in our “Meet the (Film)Makers” story.)

Check out the schedule and, if you’re not a sponsor or Friend of TCFF ($100-$160 for non-students), you can buy tickets for the films (Open Space movies are always free) and parties at traversecityfilmfest.org.

Overnight Encore: Hotels abound in this tourist town on Grand Traverse Bay, but if you want walking distance to the State and Bijou theaters, the historic Park Place Hotel, Hotel Indigo, and Delamar Traverse City are closest to the action, and—bonus—also walking distance to the BATA bus station, where you can catch a free, air-conditioned BATA Bayline shuttle to the AMC every 15 minutes.

The Dennos On-going One of the best-kept secrets for documentary junkies is The Dennos Museum Center’s free screenings. Offerings shared by The Smithsonian Channel top the roster thanks to the museum’s affiliate status with the Smithsonian Institution, and all are shown free of charge, usually with captions, and with a T-coil loop for those with hearing impairments. (Additional arrangements for a sign language interpreter can be made, too.)

Next month (Aug. 17), Age of Humans: Water brings a three-part series about how humans have transformed the planet’s land, air, and water—and what we’re doing to correct it.

On tap for fall: Seriously Amazing Objects: Survivors (Sept. 21) brings audiences up close with artifacts and animals that represent amazing stories of survival (e.g., how the idea of camouflage was developed, a kite that helped America win World War II, and the race to save cheetahs from the brink of extinction). Into the Wild Tibet (Oct. 12) takes viewers to the Tibetan Plateau to see how its animals survive in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments. And Disasters at Sea: The Arctic Rose Mystery shows the final moments—and why—the trawler sank so quickly into the Bering Sea. See dennosmuseum.org/events/films for more.

The Soo Film Festival Sept 14-18 The official selections of this year’s Soo Film Fest will be announced this week, but based on what this eclectic fest has brought forth since its debut in 2014, no one who loves to say “I saw it first” will be disappointed.

Intended as a showcase of independent and emerging filmmakers from the Great Lakes region, the festival skews heavily toward shorts—2021 boasted more than 70 narrative and documentary shorts, with just two narrative features (one was Frozen Stupid 2, by Traverse City’s own Rich Brauer), four documentary features, 15 animations, and—in a category we of the MTV generation would love to see more of—eight music videos.

It’s a film festival for the vanguard set, creatives and creators alike, and the old-school, industrial town setting of downtown Sault Ste. Marie (the Michigan side; not Ontario) suits it perfectly. The films will screen at Bayliss Public Library (where all showings are free Sept.

14-15), A Superior District Library, and the venerable Soo Theatre. Parties and panels are also part of the package. See soofilmfestival.org for tickets and $50 weekend passes.

Overnight Encore: You could easily pay less than $100 to stay in the low-slung Long Ships Motel, across the street from St. Mary’s River and the Soo Locks, but we also recommend The Hotel Ojibway, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, a laid-back hotel with more floors also overlooking the river (read: bigger views of the big freighters) and more updated rooms. Both are just minutes from all venues.

Frankfort Film Fest October 21-24 Small but mighty, the Frankfort Film Festival is the busy cinephile’s dream. It brings together 18 to 20 of the “best of the best” movies—those already recognized by national and international festivals—and plays them over four days in late fall inside the 1923-built and beautifully rehabbed Garden Theater, a single screen gem that sits on Frankfort's Main Street (and right next door to Stormcloud Brewing Company).

“It’s smaller and easily digestible, not overwhelming,” says the theater’s executive director, Katie Jones, of the somewhat underthe-radar festival. “You can purchase tickets for most films the day of, but with its increasing popularity, we do recommend advance purchase.”

Overnight Encore: You’ll find 17 individually decorated rooms (and an in-house restaurant) inside the boutique Hotel Frankfort, one minute’s walk from The Garden, or an array of standards and suites at Harbor Lights Resort, a literal stone’s throw from Lake Michigan.

Frankfort48 Aug. 7 This August, The Garden Theater in Frankfort is once again hosting a flash movie-making contest, Frankfort48, in which participants (anyone can be one!) are given one line from a movie, a prop, a NoMi location they must incorporate, and 48 hours to create their own 3-to-5 minute film. It’s free to enter, and the winner, selected by a panel of film pros, can win $1,000 and two VIP passes to the Frankfort Film Festival in October. (A $250 second and $100 third prize are also available. See gardentheater. org/frankfort48 for entry rules and to sign up.)

Audiences can watch the finished submissions at Screening Under the Stars on Third Street, between the theater and Hotel Frankfort, at 9pm Saturday, Aug. 7.

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The 2008 drama Gran Torino, which starred and was directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the first films lured by Michigan incentives to use the streets and neighborhoods of Detroit as a setting and a character.

A film crew making a TV commercial in Traverse City (courtesy of the Michigan Film Industry Association)

By Craig Manning What state is at the epicenter of American moviemaking?

If you answered “California,” you might be surprised. While California’s status as the home of Hollywood has made it the de facto filmmaking capital of the world for generations, the Golden State has been outpaced in recent years—or at least given a run for its money—by states like Georgia, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Those three states took the top three slots on a 2020 ranking of the “top locations for motion picture and TV production” from Business Facilities, a magazine that helps businesses with site selection. California and New York settled for fourth and fifth, respectively.

How, you might ask, did three seemingly random states leapfrog their way to the top of the film production food chain? Ask anyone in the entertainment industry and you’ll probably hear the same answer: robust film incentives.

Once upon a time, Michigan had a robust film incentive program of its own.

Adopted by the administration of thengovernor Jennifer Granholm as a means of helping the state recover from the late2000s financial crisis, Michigan’s film incentive program took off in 2008 and, at its peak, generated nearly $300 million of film production spending in the state.

In 2015, though, Granholm’s successor, Rick Snyder, signed a bill that killed the program, effectively crossing Michigan off Hollywood’s list of potential production destinations.

Now, legislators in the State Senate and House of Representatives are pushing to bring film incentives back to the Mitten State. Will their efforts put Michigan back in Hollywood’s good graces? Or will politics keep the state from getting its close-up?

Michigan’s film incentive program took off in 2008 and, at its peak, generated nearly $300 million of film production spending in the state.

approved and only $57.8 million in production expenditure. Then, in 2013, the program got a boost when Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville successfully advocated to have the incentive cap doubled from $25 million to $50 million—a move that helped bring major films like Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and Need for Speed to Michigan.

In 2015, Snyder signed a bill that officially ended film incentives in Michigan. That legislation did set aside $25 million to sunset the incentive program during the 2016 fiscal year. But instead of drawing new projects to the state, the money was earmarked for either paying out incentives that had already been approved in previous years or dealing with the disastrous collapse of the statesubsidized Raleigh Michigan Studios.

saw a major turning point in the form of incoming governor Rick Snyder. Where the film incentive program up to that point had been uncapped—meaning there was no limit on the amount of incentives Michigan could pay out in any given year—the Synder administration placed a $25 million annual cap on the program.

The change had a swift impact. Carryover projects from previous years—such as the gargantuan $200 million Disney blockbuster Oz the Great and Powerful, directed by Michigan native Sam Raimi— meant there was still a significant amount of film production happening in 2011, including $201.9 million in spending.

But the number of new project approvals dropped from 66 to 24, and Michigan lost out on some big Hollywood projects as a result—most notably, Marvel’s The Avengers.

It was a series of ups and downs for Michigan film incentives after that. 2012 was a slow year, with just 13 new projects

Show Me The Money: An $80 Million Debacle Based in Pontiac, inside the old General Motors Centerpoint truck complex, Raleigh Michigan Studios was, for a time, Michigan’s largest film production studio.

Oz the Great and Powerful, for instance, was a Raleigh production. Viewed as a way to lead Michigan’s bid for relevancy in the film industry, the studio was able to clear its hefty $80 million in startup costs thanks to subsidies from state and local governments.

The city of Pontiac waived property taxes for the Raleigh site and issued $18 million in municipal bonds, which the Granholm administration backed by using the state retirement system as collateral.

Despite a promising start with Oz, Raleigh Michigan Studios got hit hard

by Snyder’s rollback of the film incentive program in 2011 and defaulted on a $630,000 bond payment the following year.

The state was left to cover that payment— and other future defaults—out of its pension fund. Ultimately, Michigan cleared the debt in 2016, using $19 million of the final round

Transformers, and Avengers, and George Clooney, Oh My! A Brief History of Michigan Film Incentives According to the Detroit Free Press, just two major films were produced in Michigan in 2007, bringing approximately $2 million in film production spending to the state.

A year later, those figures shot off the charts.

In 2008, Governor Granholm approved an incentive program that Traverse City

filmmaker Bill Latka says was “the largest film incentive in the country” at the time.

“It was basically Granholm’s attempt to get some new activity going here in Michigan, because nobody was making cars [during the financial crisis]. So they created a 42 percent cashback incentive, where if you spent $1 million [on a film production], you’d get $420,000 back. And it instantly brought you-would-not-believe-how-much work to Michigan.”

Per the Free Press, the Michigan Film Office approved 71 applications in 2008 alone, generating $125 million of in-state film production spending and creating 2,763 Michigan jobs. Noteworthy film projects included Clint Eastwood’s Detroit-set Gran Torino and Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut, Whip It. The ensuing years built upon 2008’s success. In 2010, Michigan had 66 approved film projects underway, generating $293.4

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million in film production spending and creating 5,310 film production jobs. From the locales of Ann Arbor, which appeared in both the horror sequel Scream 4 and the George Clooney-directed political thriller The Ides of March, to the Detroit-heavy shoots of action films like Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Real Steel, Michiganders had lots of opportunities to spot their state on the big screen.

After 2010, though, the film incentive

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The 2016 superhero crossover film Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice features numerous Michigan locations in prominent roles, including the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum in East Lansing as Lex Luthor’s modernist mansion and Michigan Central Station in Detroit as the site of the titular Batman-Superman punchout fest.

of film incentive funding to settle the bill.

By 2017, there were no more film incentives to be had in Michigan. Film production activity in the state dried up and has not recovered since. In 2018, the land and building that had made up Raleigh Michigan Studios was sold off to a defense contractor.

The dream, it seemed, was dead.

There’s No Place Like Home: The Debate Over Bringing Film Incentives Back to Michigan The cynical read on the Raleigh Michigan Studios fiasco is as a cautionary tale: a reminder of what happens when you chase a famously fickle industry with taxpayer dollars. But proponents of film incentives argue that there’s more to the story and that Michigan’s dalliance with film could have gotten a happier ending—and still might.

Much of the pushback against Michigan’s film incentive program in the early 2010s was grounded in a Senate Fiscal Agency report from 2010, which found that the incentives were generating just 60 cents of private sector activity for every dollar they cost the taxpayers. But pro-incentive advocates argued that the study was too narrow in its assessment and that it overlooked long-tail benefits, like the potential for the program to attract more young people to Michigan.

That debate is back on the docket in Michigan this year, thanks to a quartet of bills—Senate Bills 0862 and 0863 and House Bills 5724 and 5725—currently pending in the state legislature. The bills would give film production companies a base tax credit of 25 percent for in-state spending, plus another 5 percent for projects that include a “filmed in Michigan” logo in their credits. Production companies could also earn bigger tax breaks for hiring Michigan workers.

Latka sits on the board for the Michigan Film Industry Association (MIFIA), which has been advocating for the bills since they were introduced earlier this year. In his view, these bills propose a better incentive than the one Michigan let die in 2015. Instead of a cashback model, the new program would take a tax rebate approach. That distinction, combined with a smaller incentive and some additional motivation for producers to hire Michigan residents, would—in Latka’s opinion—create a better balance between the interests of the film production companies and the interests of Michigan itself.

“One of the criticisms of the last incentive was that some people said, ‘Oh, it’s just a Hollywood giveaway,’” Latka explains.

“George Clooney would come to town and make a million dollars. And then the state would basically refund 42 percent of his salary back to the producers for hiring George Clooney. Well, this time, it’s not a cash giveaway. It’s a refundable tax rebate.

So, say there’s a $1 million project that comes in. That would be a $250,000 tax credit that the producers of the movie will either use themselves, if they have a personal tax debt in Michigan—which is unlikely; or they would sell it to a Michigan business that does have a tax liability. So, a company like Cone Drive, or Hagerty, or Steelcase, or Ford, or General Motors, they could buy those credits at a discount, and then they get a discount on their Michigan state taxes. The money does not go out of state, basically, which was one of the big criticisms of the last incentive.”

Though he was living in California when the first incentives went into effect, Latka moved back to Michigan—his home state—as it suddenly became a film production haven.

For several years, “there were all sorts of people that were working in the movie business here,” he says. “I would say three-quarters of them left when they closed out the incentive. Half of my friends moved to Atlanta, because Georgia has a big incentive program and they’ve stuck with it. These days, they do $8 billion a year in production in Georgia. That’s a substantial amount of money, and we could get a chunk of that back.”

State Senator Wayne Schmidt of Traverse City, one of the legislators leading the charge for the film incentives, says the legislation is unlikely to gain traction in the current legislative session. With the issue back on the minds of lawmakers, though, he’s hopeful that film incentives will eventually come back to Michigan.

“I don't think it’s going to get a lot of attention this year; we just wanted to make sure we raised the issue,” Schmidt says. “I know film credits and incentives in the past were kind of loosey-goosey and not always what people were looking for. We did an introduction of some bills that were smaller and more tightly focused to kind of see where the reactions were. Film is an area that we see a lot of young people getting into, and we certainly want to make Michigan an attractive place for young people—not just to stay here, but to move here. So, redoing those [incentives], refocusing them, and taking some best practices from other states and seeing if we can apply them here in Michigan, that’s the goal.”

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By Joseph Beyer While there may not be eight million stories in little ol’ Traverse City, there is a small but growing number of story-tellers living and working right here in our laid-back neck of the woods. Here are just a few of the fascinating folks of film who share their thoughts on how they view their own work and what they’ve learned about doing it along the way.

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JohnPaul Morris, The Local Lives in: Traverse City Age: 32 Golden Nugget: “I think the biggest and hardest lesson I learned was from actually working the wrong way, when I thought everything had to be bent to my vision instead of seeing the endeavor of making a film as bigger than one person.”

JohnPaul Morris is a happy-go-lucky local who describes himself as a hyphenate creative (writer-directorproducer) of indie films and commercial work. We spoke with him on the eve of Morris finding out his latest project Quicksand will play as part of Traverse City Film Festival for one screening only. Morris shot his “bromantic” comedy here in his hometown using local cast and crew, and it marks the culmination of years of hard work.

As a young kid, Morris’ love of stories and movies was fed by VHS rentals from Meijer. This lifelong learning-bywatching became his film school, at least until he was able to study production as an apprentice to Rich Brauer, another TC filmmaker whom Morris credits with giving him many great lessons. “Rich runs great sets and really taught me to care about the people required to actually make films and [to pay] as much attention to the crew as you do to the script.”

Now, as the owner of his own production company called Practical, Morris is the conduit for putting the pieces of projects together. “It comes down to aligning the right people to a vision or pursuit that everyone is sharing and then keeping them all on the same page.” Most of Practical’s collaborators have now become friends he taps into for his own work, and Morris wants to do that work right here in NoMi. “Michigan activates my imagination now the same way it did when I was a kid,” he explains. “Every wood can be a jungle, and the dunes are a foreign planet. This is where I always imagined stories when I was young, so this place is a diverse palette of locations and feelings for me.”

Morris sees a unique and emerging creative community at work in Traverse City and a place that creates optimism for the very difficult, long, and expensive journey of making films. “There’s not enough production here for people to be cynical,” he says. “You say ‘I’m making a movie,’ and no one imagines it won’t be awesome! Sometimes the community showed more faith than we had by providing locations, meals, help of all kinds. As the key person, I’m quietly thinking we’re riding the lines of disaster, but then there’s all this excitement for us.”

Quicksand will have its world premiere on Thursday, July 28, at 6:20pm at the AMC Cherry Blossom 14. The film was shot partly in downtown Traverse City and was produced by local brothers Chris and Nick Loud.

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Katie Jones, The Transplant Lives in: Frankfort Age: 37 Golden Nugget: “If you want to be a part of the film business, go out and do it. There’s no downside; you’ll get a lot of ‘no’ and you’ll be surrounded by ambitious people, but you’ll develop a work ethic that will follow you no matter what you do.”

It’s hard for Katie Jones to believe, but she’s now the steward with keys to the popcorn of the same arthouse cinema where her daughter saw her first movie when she was two years old (It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, for the record). As the inaugural executive director of the nonprofit organization that runs the Garden Theater in downtown Frankfort, Jones is now the head of year-round programming, a multi-million dollar renovation project, and exciting plans for the future.

Her love of films began with an early fascination with horror classics like Psycho, Poltergeist, and Halloween.

“When I would watch these films, I just wanted to be a part of it in any way, so I started by studying as an actor and then later creating my own work as a writer and producer.

It fulfilled me,” she says.

Jones lived and worked in Los Angeles and then Chicago before landing in Nashville with her musician husband, Tim, where she worked as a producer for the Corrado Mooncoin agency. When the pandemic shut down the work pipelines two years ago, they felt it was the right time to head north, where they have family ties. Jones was quickly recruited to run the single-screen cinema and annual Frankfort Film Festival, and she’s now overseeing the theater’s expansion into performing arts events and nearing completion of an ongoing restoration.

As the lead curator for the film selections, Jones brings her sense of time and place and seasons to her work, programming the quiet, intimate films for the winters and the big studio fanfare for the summers. “This job is bigger and deeper in so many ways from my production life before. Films are still my passion, but I’ve just shifted that into this community,” she says. “It’s really cool to be doing something that the audiences are hungry for, and they want to be challenged.”

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Tanner Presswood, The New Kid Lives in: Traverse City Age: 32 Golden Nugget: “Never stop making, because sometimes you have gigs and sometimes there’s big gaps in your work.

That’s when it’s time to try something new and keep at it.

There were plenty of times I could have walked away, but I’m glad I didn’t.”

It makes Tanner Presswood uneasy to think about someone sitting down next to him on a plane and asking him what he does for a living, “It’s never a simple question to answer because I always have my hands in multiple things, so I just say I’m a videographer or something like that because it’s so hard to explain.” When we spoke, Presswood had just wrapped a starring role as an actor in the comedy Quicksand (see see JohnPaul Morris), and he was finishing editorial and post-production on a documentary project with a longtime collaborator.

He has an obvious and boundless energy for stories that launched when he was six years old experiencing Star Wars for the first time and continues in his love of high-concept, big tent-pole cinematic worlds and science-fiction. When his parents bought him a camcorder at age 11, Presswood’s directing career began and grew to include a posse of friends he still works with today.

“I owe my entire career to my friends,” he explains.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to get to do work I love, but I would never have gotten those opportunities if I didn’t have friends who snuck me onto film sets I had no business being on or threw me work I probably wasn’t qualified for just because they knew I was up for the challenge.”

Presswood was born in Texas, spent much of his life in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and then finally landed at Columbia College in Chicago studying film production.

He later transferred to Grand Valley State in Michigan and started focusing his attention on projects he loved. It was Presswood’s wife and her local connections that landed him in Traverse City.

“I was always a very urban filmmaker, inspired by the city and that environment,” he said. “After being here in Michigan, I’ve really started thinking about this sense of place. When I see the natural beauty here, I now realize how fast it changes and how much there is to capture. The light, the moments, will never look like that again—ever.”

Ana Lazarevic, The Mentor Photo Credit Interlochen Center for the Arts Lives in: Interlochen temporarily / Los Angeles full-time Age: 38 Golden Nugget: “I saw a lot of this industry, and it’s really tough. Sometimes it feels like a game where whoever is left standing at the end wins. That’s why it’s so important to focus on projects that really mean something to you personally. Those are the ones that call on you to be loyal to the ideas and see how they turn out.”

Ana Lazarevic fell in love, first, with world cinema by creators like Argentinian director Lucrecia Martel and Hong Kong’s Wong Kar-wai. As an undergraduate at DePaul University in Chicago, she discovered the complexity of global storytelling and quickly became curious about her own desire to write and direct. There was no film degree there; she would have to earn that later from Columbia University in New York.

Lazarevic is here in NoMi teaching a summer intensive in film studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts. “My students are exceptional!” she proudly shares, adding, “They’ve totally exceeded my expectations. There’s such an open mindedness and curiosity here— they soak it all up.”

Now living and working from a base in Los Angeles, Lazarevic has a great wealth of experiences to share with her students, including the hard-earned lessons from an eight-year journey to finance and produce her own independent feature film (shot entirely in Serbia, where she was born). That project, titled The Game, went on to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, while her recent short film played at others across the world including festivals in Israel, Portugal, and Mexico.

While enjoying the Michigan summer and the natural beauty around her, Lazarevic’s real joy is the camaraderie of her colleagues and students. “People more than places have really inspired my work.”

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Michael Mittelstaedt, The Right Hand Lives in: Traverse City Age: 49 Golden Nugget: “My philosophy is that our guests will be generous to the students, not just sharing war stories from show business but sharing experiences that can really affect the way these kids view their storytelling and to shorten the bridge between where they are now and their dreams.”

As the Founding Director of Film and New Media for Interlochen Center for the Arts, Michael Mittelstaedt is facing a turning point in his rewarding career supporting the next generation of storytellers. “Kids” he taught “way back when” are starting to come back now as special alumni guests, hitting their career strides in their 30s and creating the feedback loop of giving back to their alma mater for the first time since the program began. It’s a big deal.

Photo Credit Interlochen Center for the Arts Not only do film students at Interlochen get exposure to a top-notch staff and faculty (like Ana Lazarevic), but because of Mittelstaedt’s moxie and passion, they’ve also had a chance to chat with the likes of legendary storyteller and artist David Lynch (beaming in from France during the pandemic). Writer and director Robert Eggers of The Witch and The Northman has been on campus. Janet Leahy, who was an executive producer of Mad Men, spent a week with students seasoning their understanding of script development.

Godfather of television Norman Lear joined twice, still inspiring students at age 99 and using Zoom. There have been visits from Nathan Johnson, the composer for Knives Out; Benh Zeitlin, who wrote and directed Beasts of the Southern Wild; and New York-based documentarian Heidi Ewing, who made the deeply moving documentary Detropia about the economic collapse of Detroit.

“He’s collaborating with you guys!” Mittelstaedt remembers saying in awe one night last year on the student shoot set. He was referring to Interlochen alum Mike Gioulakis (Jordan Peele’s director of photography on the modern-horror classic Us), who had come back to Michigan to teach a master class on indie-film lighting. Giolakis even headed to Home Depot for supplies in a pinch.

It’s clear that these magic encounters don’t happen without someone pulling the strings, working the emails, cold calling, and reaching out to interesting people working in the business. That hand belongs to Mittelstaedt, but when asked about his role behind the scenes, he won’t take the credit, saying, “Interlochen of course opens these doors, but more than that, education does. Because I’m not reaching out to them to ask for something for myself. I’m asking them to give back and be generous about what they’ve learned to help create the next wave of storytellers—and that’s exciting.”

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By Ross Boissoneau Rich Brauer is one of Traverse City’s best-known filmmakers. His credits include movies with Ernest Borgnine (Red Barn), Frozen Stupid and Frozen Stupid 2 (think Dumb and Dumber set on and in Houghton Lake), and the Dogman series (more on that below). He’s done countless commercials and worked on everything from features to industrial films.

Brauer cheered on the film tax incentives program in Michigan, which saw numerous filmmakers and effects professionals move to and work in this area in the 2000s and 2010s.

After the administration of former Governor Rick Snyder shut down the program, most of them left—except for Brauer.

A Beautiful Backdrop He credits two northern Michigan communities for his passion and longevity.

“It started in Beulah. We came up here from Ann Arbor,” says Brauer.

At that time, the tiny community on the shore of Crystal Lake boasted its own movie theater, and a young Brauer would spend hours at the Crystal Theatre in the summer. That’s where he saw The Blue Max the summer after 6th grade. The World War I film starring George Peppard and Ursula Andress was a turning point for the youngster. “I came out of there with inspiration. How much of a treasure it was that I got inspired by that, wanting to be a part of creating a movie like that.”

Film wasn’t his only passion as a youngster. The next year, he had a school assignment in his civics class where the teacher basically asked the students what they wanted to do when they grew up.

Brauer’s response: “I wanted to be a movie producer or forest ranger. Now I own a

Brauer shooting at Northwestern Michigan College in 1973.

Brauer filming Escanaba in da Moonlight.

woodlot down here (in Benzie County), and I make movies. I had two passions in 6th and 7th grade, and they’ve hung with me all this time,” he says.

The Exposition Brauer started by borrowing his dad’s movie camera—“I had great support from my parents,” he says—and even found a way to have sound on film by gluing magnetic strips on the non-perforated side of the film. “In 9th grade, my film won first place at the Cranbrook student film festival. I was making tons of movies—Westerns, space movies—all with sound.”

After graduating from high school, he wanted to make films, but decided to get his prerequisites out of the way. That led him to Northwestern Michigan College, where he spent his first two years. After

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getting his Brauer filming Escanaba in da Moonlight. degree, he went to California for what he calls “pure filmmaking” at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, California. After graduating, Brauer he returned to his home state before making a momentous decision.

“I moved back to Ann Arbor but felt a calling to try Traverse City,” he says.

And…Action!

Since making the area his home, Brauer has logged thousands of hours writing, producing, directing, and creating films long and short. Over the years he’s worked with a diverse slate of clients: The History Channel, 20th Century Fox, Animal Planet, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Pure Michigan, Harcourt-Brace Publishing, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Park Service, and others. He’s worked with other filmmakers

from Michigan and out of state.

Brauer also produced a series of educational films focusing on Great Lakes maritime history, a subject close to his heart, that appeared on PBS. Along those lines, he co-founded the nonprofit Maritime Heritage Alliance in 1982 and the Inland Seas Education Association in 1989.

The Michigan Filmmaker of the Year in 2009 says the reputation he’s gained over the course of his career has allowed him to make a living from his passion as well as develop a coterie of associates both in front of the camera and behind it. “You make a name but you make a lot of friends too,” he says.

Cast of Characters Those friends include actors such as Borgnine, Cadillac native Larry Joe Campbell (According to Jim and the Dogman

movies), and Jeff Daniels (with whom he worked on the film version of the Daniels play Escanaba in da Moonlight). He’s also inspired a host of younger filmmakers who have gained experience working for and alongside him.

Brody Steele was one of those youngsters.

He always had an interest in filmmaking, and on his first project met Brauer, who was working as a gaffer. “I was looking for something to do. I started with not knowing (anything), doing whatever was needed,” Steele says. He’s since worked on various films as an AC (first assistant camera,

operating the lens’ focusing ring).

“I try to get interns involved,” Brauer says, from not only NMC and Northwest Education Services (formerly Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District), but also Grand Valley, Michigan State, and Compass Arts in Grand Rapids. “Students get a chance to work on movies. It’s an opportunity to learn skills. They get an IMDB credit working on a real movie. It resonates back to my first job,” he says.

Brauer’s advice to those looking toward filmmaking as a career: “Keep making films.

Tell stories. Tell it short. Then call me, and

Party Patio with Wing & Fries Let the good times roll

Brauer in the Dogman kennel following a parade in Beulah.

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Brauer says he was friends with Traverse City disc jockey Steve Cook, who created the Dogman song “The Legend.”

“It scared the crap out of a generation,” says Brauer of the song. “I thought, ‘This would be fun.’”

And so he made Dogman—which he describes as a suspense-thriller with a thread of quirky humor—in 2011 and released it late that year. That first film in the series left some hints there could be another, as Brauer was already considering a sequel. He did the second movie, Dogman 2: Wrath of the Litter, three years later.

It took another eight years for Dogman 3 to start rolling. Brauer says this will be the final film in the series, and he promises it will be a good time for moviegoers. “It’s going to be fun and super scary,” he says.

The original primary cast, including Larry Joe Campbell, Kimberly Guerrero, and Stacie Mitchell, will be returning to reprise their roles.

As with Dogman and Dogman 2, Dogman 3: Fight to the Finish will be filmed in Benzie County later this year. Brauer says the community is excited to once again host him and his film crew, which pleases him to no end. “It’s a great way to … get the community involved. The sheriff department, the merchants are fired up. I love that part of it.”

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By Alexandra Dailey Joyously termed “The Return,” the annual Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF) is back in action July 26–31. The festival will host numerous film screenings featuring black and white classics, cult favorites, foreign films, shorts, documentaries, and immersive masterpieces.

With dozens of film screenings spread out among the city’s various theaters throughout the six-day festival, the logistics of where to eat and what to do before the next show could get as sticky as a July afternoon. But never fear—Northern Express has you covered.

An undeniable attraction, The State Theatre draws movie-lovers from all over Michigan and the country to experience the MPAA’s #1 Theater in the World. (Photo courtesy of The State Theatre)

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TART Trails, a brief walk from the Bijou, is an excellent option for stretching your legs with a view of fantastic scenery between film screenings (Photo courtesy of Gary L. Howe)

THE STATE & BIJOU Both the State and Bijou theaters reside in vibrant and picturesque downtown Traverse City—the former on Front Street and the latter overlooking the bay on Grandview Parkway— surrounded by delicious restaurants and unique shops to explore.

Dining: Need to refuel before sitting through the next film? Throw a cherry pit, and you’ll hit an amazing restaurant. For quick turnarounds, try Mackinaw Brewing Company, Sparks BBQ, 7 Monks, or Mama Lu’s Modern Day Taco Shop. With extra time between showings, sit down with friends for a lengthy movie recap at spots like Poppycocks, Red Ginger, amical, or Taproot Cider House. If you’re up for a longer stretch of the legs, The Little Fleet is a fun foodtruck hot spot with options for everyone, including pizza, street tacos, BBQ, and burgers.

Plus, they have live music every Friday and Saturday evening.

Pro tip: If a restaurant offers a reservation, make one. Downtown gets busy with the combination of locals, tourists, and filmgoers, and you don’t want your stomach grumbling through your next movie.

Sweets: If you didn’t get your fix of popcorn by the end of the day, you may need a sweet pick-me-up after the credits roll. Enter: Pop-Kies Gourmet Popcorn on Front Street. You can’t bring it back into the theater, but that just means you get to eat the whole bag…no problem in our book! For chillier treats on a hot day, we’d recommend stopping at Kilwins for some of their “Original Recipe” ice cream or popping into Milk & Honey, which features local, natural, organic, and GMO-free ice cream, plus vegan ice cream selections.

Activities: Front Street boasts tons of shops to check out, including a variety of clothing stores like M-22, Eleven, Yana Dee, Ella’s, and Diversions hat shop. There’s also Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, a place for kids of all ages (adults too), and, the three-level bookstore, Horizon Books. And speaking of kids and those kid-like adults, the Coin Slot is a proven winner for anyone who loves old-school arcade games and pinball machines.

For a more outdoorsy adventure, Clinch Park offers excellent views of Grand Traverse Bay, restrooms and a snack bar, playground equipment, a splash pad, and access to the TART Trail—another great place to get your steps in before settling back into your theater seat.

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The sprawling grounds of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons offer indoor and outdoor activities, including tours, shopping, restaurants, and sidewalks for strolling. (Photo courtesy of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons)

THE AMC CLASSIC CHERRY BLOSSOM 14 Out on the south end of town, you’ll find the AMC CLASSIC Cherry Blossom 14 Theater on Marketplace Circle. New this year to the festival, this movie-viewing location has multiple screens, an IMAX Theater, and rocking seats for added comfort. Nestled within the more industrial, big-box part of Traverse City, the area surrounding the AMC offers familiar chain restaurants but also some exceptional outdoor locales.

Dining: If you don’t want to stray from the theater, MacGuffins Bar, named for the Hitchcockian plot device of forward-moving propulsion, is housed on-site for cinematicthemed drinks, which put a fun twist on alcoholic refreshments. (And of course, the theater has a full concession filled with popcorn, fountain drinks, and assorted candy.)

Within the same plaza as the theater are known commodities like Qdoba and Outback Steakhouse, or you can grab some organic and vegan alternatives at the popular Oryana West, an outpost of downtown TC’s Oryana Community Co-op. Within a five-minute drive, you’ll also find a Pizza Hut, an Olive Garden, a Red Lobster, a Panera, and a Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

Hopping across US-31 will bring you to the Grand Traverse Mall for air-conditioned mall walking and shopping, plus some worldly cuisine options, like Agave Mexican Grill, China Wok, Food Arabia, Taste of India, and the ever-classic food court staple, Sbarro.

Activities: For a nice reprieve after big-screen time, take a stroll on the 3/4-mile trail network of Kids Creek Park, which runs along US-31. The trail includes wooden bridges and boardwalks that kids and adults alike can enjoy, and can be found behind Kohl’s. More trails await across the street behind Books-A-Million at Miller Nature Reserve, with 3.5 miles to explore.

When you have a little extra time on your hands, a change of scenery can be a visual palate cleanser, so another activity on this side of Traverse City is visiting the Village at Grand Traverse Commons (a 7-minute drive). On the site of a former state hospital turned artsy community, you can walk around historic buildings and breathe fresh air, grab some caffeine at Higher Grounds or a glass of wine at Left Foot Charley, partake in numerous dining options, and shop the Mercato’s underground array of local shops and boutiques. Or, if you’re brave and have the time, consider signing up for a historical tour of the grounds, which are informative and a bit eerie…especially in the 100-year-old tunnels beneath the property.

Then, smack-dab between AMC’s turf and the State/Bijou territory is a site for all fans of Traverse City to visit: the World’s Largest Cherry Pie Pan! Traverse City is known for cherries (you’ve heard of that Cherry Festival thing, right?), and in 1987 the world’s largest cherry pie was baked and recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The pie that weighed a whopping 28,350 pounds is long gone, but the pie pan is a monument to the baking feat.

Fun fact: TC’s record was actually broken in 1990 by a group in Oliver, British Columbia, but a hardy team of locals is planning to get the title back this summer…with a 50,000-pound pie!

That’s a Wrap These suggestions are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to exploring Traverse City. TCFF itself offers music performances before many films, free industry panels, a kids fest, and other official parties and events. You can also find more things happening around town by heading to northernexpress.com/calendar or flipping to the back of this issue.

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by Joseph Beyer

The House of Good Taste

Love and Thunder

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No spoilers, so just chill, Babycakes.

Everyone’s favorite chiseled-chested, hammer-throwing heartthrob, Thor. comes thundering back this summer (on a Viking ship chariot pulled through the cosmos by a pair of magic goats with afterburn rainbow glitter, no less) as he struggles to save the universe while also trying to save himself.

The more Thor becomes “just like us,” the larger his mythos grows.

How could the film be anything less than excellent in the second directorial outing for the Marvel franchise by writer, director, and actor Taika Waititi? Thor: Love and Thunder is an experience that fully belongs to him and is filled with his unique Waititi© signature style. (That is, wickedly smart cultural snark meets Hollywood prankster meets Etsy-like handmade cinema craft.)

It’s a technique where cultures as diverse as Norse and Māori intertwine in time and space, past and future, and suddenly become simply and universally human.

Waititi’s playful intuition for all his characters, keen sense of both high and low PG-13 comedy, and his attention to detail are delights matched only by the equally subtle artistry of actor Chris Helmsworth, who successfully continues his role as Thor for a remarkable ninth time on film.

When we find him now, a distraught Thor has drifted apart from his longtime muse, astro-scientist Jane Foster (in a refreshed take by actress Natalie Portman). Rejected and in pain, Thor throws himself into his work and is resigned to fight heroic but lonely battles for the rest of his galactic days.

Meanwhile, here on Earth, Jane is doing the same, though she faces the downside of being distinctly human and is struggling with her own mortality. Urgently missing those who mean the most in her life, Jane is drawn back to old connections and places.

She launches a multidimensional EinsteinRosen Bridge that crashes and collides the former romantic flames, forcing Jane and Thor to confront unresolved issues between them while (re)learning the vulnerability of true love—in this life or the next.

The only thing standing in the way is a demonic, all-powerful villain, played brilliantly by Christian Bale. Gorr is the

cynical but empowered monster who wants the gods of the universe to pay for being unreliable hypocrites not worthy of the devotion of their followers. This debate as old as time is treated with sincerity and intelligence, and Love and Thunder could easily be used in a Philosophy 101 class as a calling card for the fundamentals of faith itself.

The rest of the plot, like all those in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will feel more nuanced and contain deeper backstories if you’ve seen the previous canon of films, but a great script stands happily on its own, thanks in large part to the convention of a campfire story narrator in Waititi’s performance as the rock-monster Korg.

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I won’t even tease you with the comic shadow-puppetry of the universal weirdness of being around an ex’s axes, or the truly WTF tunic greatness revealed by Russell Crowe as the film’s lead Italiano boss, Zeus who’s living in a bubbled Paradise City and plagued with a sort of elder “lightning complex.”

Visually, in Love and Thunder, we are transported to a psychedelic, LP-cover-art inspired world that feels like a cocktail of Chuck Norris mythology and 1980s MTV video-speak. The soundscape, selectively scored with key anthems from rock legends Guns n’ Roses and electronica, is a perfect thematic fit, and the neon-saturated credit crawl alone will have you headbanging for more. (As usual, don’t leave before both MCU Easter eggs at the end.)

This Thor isn’t done evolving, and if studio executives are smart, they’ll simply give Hemsworth and Waititi the financial keys to the kingdom and let them play freely until they’re exhausted. (Both have teased future editions.) Perhaps it’s a cultural connection; Helmsworth is from Australia and Waititi from New Zealand. Perhaps it’s a bond of responsibility; both are new fathers of young children who undoubtedly view the world differently now. Or maybe it’s just two good-looking bros elongating their goofy teenage angst about life itself.

In any case, something meaningful is at work, and we’re all in for another “Classic Thor Adventure.” Who among us mortals could possibly want more?

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jul 23

saturday AUSABLE RIVER FESTI-

VAL: Grayling, July 22-30.

Today includes a pancake breakfast, 36th Annual Classic Car & Truck Show, & Spikes Challenge. ausableriverfest.com/events

---------------------CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: Today includes the Drenth Memorial Footrace, Ryan Shay Mile, Street Parade, Venetian Rhythms with Petoskey Steel Drum Band, “Rockin’ the Townhouse” with Union Guns, Venetian Lighted Boat Parade, Harbor Fireworks & much more. venetianfestival.com

---------------------TRAVERSE CITY TRAILS FESTIVAL: 9am, Ranch Rudolph, TC. Two races (28 mile single track & 15 mile single track), two rides (15 mile single track tour & 28 mile single track tour), Stone Hound Brewing beer, Boardman River & more.

There will also be the Norte Youth Cycling Balance Bike Race - free. $35-$50. nmmba.net/tc-trails-festival

---------------------14TH ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT: 10am-5pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. Only four-player teams. $15/person.

Bring your own food, drink & blanket or lawn chair. RSVP & register. fareharbor.com/ embeds/book/thevillagetc/items/311843/ calendar/2022/07/?flow=no&fullitems=yes

---------------------22ND ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS FESTIVAL: 10am, Village at Bay Harbor. Featuring juried Fine Artists & Green Market Artisans. There will also be live music & children’s activities.

---------------------30TH ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: 10am, Old Art Building, Leland. The show highlights the work of over 100 artists with connections to Leelanau County & covers a range of mediums. Proceeds support both the Leelanau Community Cultural Center’s general operations fund & the many artists who live full or part-time in Leelanau County.

The opening reception takes place on Fri., June 22 from 5-8:30pm. It is a ticketed event with live music, a full bar & heavy appetizers by Island Thyme Catering. The exhibit will continue through Sunday, July 31. oldartbuilding.com

---------------------CHRISTMAS IN JULY CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 10am-3pm, Gaylord Eagles Aerie #1825, 515 S. Wis-

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consin Ave., Gaylord. facebook.com/ events/4435599879894932

---------------------DUNESVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Harmony Pines, Interlochen, July 22-24.

Featuring a full schedule of music, workshops & kids activities, along with an art gallery, fire performances & eclectic food & craft vendors. Prices vary, weekend & day passes available. dunesvillemusicfestival.com

---------------------EMMET COUNTY’S CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW: 10am-2pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Gates open at 9am for vehicle registration. Trophies will be awarded with door prizes given out throughout the day. Info: 231-348-5479. Free.

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---------------------FREE SUMMER BEACH YOGA: 1011am, Frankfort Public Beach & Playground. Bring a beach towel or yoga mat & look for the blue & white feather banner. 231-352-9661.

---------------------MADE IN CHEBOYGAN SUMMER CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Washington Park, Cheboygan. facebook.com/madeincheboygan

---------------------OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Lower Carnegie Studio, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in for free arts & crafts activities. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/open-studio-july-23-lower-carnegie-studio

---------------------SUGAR LOAF DISCOVERY DAY: 10am4pm, Leelanau Historical Society, Munnecke Room, Leland. Archivists will scan, record & photograph your Sugar Loaf documents, artifacts & oral histories. Enjoy this community curated exhibit. 231256-7475.

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BIKES, BUBBLES & B.O.B.: 10:30am, Norte Clubhouse, south side of the GT County Civic Center, TC. Bring your little stars to a bubble party on balance bikes.

Featuring Micah Middaugh of Breathe Owl Breathe spinning songs. elgruponorte.org/theme_event/balance/?mc_ cid=c0059e789b&mc_eid=df24b9efb4

---------------------PRESERVATION CELEBRATION: 11am-3pm, Maple Bay Preserve, Williamsburg. Celebrate the achievements of the Grand Traverse Conservation District. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration required. Free. gtrlc.org/recreationevents/events

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The 74th Annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon takes place during the AuSable River Festival in Grayling, which runs July 22-30. Starting on 9pm on Sat., July 30 at Old AuSable Fly Shop, contestants must navigate the narrow, winding upper stretch in total darkness, as well as stump-filled ponds and the blazing July sun in the lower stretch. This ultracompetitive race features professional paddlers from around North and Central America who compete in these nonstop, 120 miles. The race ends near the shores of Lake Huron in Oscoda. For more info on the race, as well as Festival events, visit ausableriverfest.com.

BIKES & BRATS MOTORCYCLE SHOW: 12-2pm, Classic Motor Sports, TC. Show off your pride & joy. Best Vintage, Best Rat Bike, Best of the Rest. classictc.com

---------------------TC FILM FESTIVAL FRIENDS SCREENING DAY: The State Theatre, TC. For Friends of the Film Fest, this is a day of exclusive screenings & two films that

can’t be viewed anywhere else at the festival. Screenings at noon, 3pm, 6pm & 9pm. Free for Friends. traversecityfilmfest.org

---------------------BOOK SIGNING: 1pm, Horizon Books, TC. John Russell will sign his book “My Office Today.” horizonbooks.com

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2022 MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Enjoy folk, pop & Canadian country with The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute.

---------------------ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA JR.: 2pm & 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The delicious adventures in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale by the Old Town Playhouse Young Company. Adults, $17; youth under 18, $10. tickets.oldtownplayhouse. com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=401

WE FIGHT NOMI SOCIAL MEETUP: 4pm, East Bay Park, TC. All ages welcome to join for fun, positive social gettogethers. Since We Fight does most of their work online, social meet-ups are a chance to get to know one another in person & maybe to acquire a new skill, like knitting or crocheting. Held every Sat. from 4-5pm, as they rotate throughout TC’s parks. Free. goodworkslab.org/fight

---------------------LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Featuring Brady Corcoran. Free. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-parkwednesday/5

---------------------MUSIC BY THE LAKE: 6-9pm, St. Mary School Grounds, Lake Leelanau. Featuring music by Soul Patch. Nittolo’s Pizza & beverages for purchase (cash only) or bring a picnic basket. Free. stmarysll.org

---------------------COMEDY WITH JIMMIE WALKER:

7pm & 9:30pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Jimmie’s catch phrase is “Dyn-o-mite!”

He became such a major celebrity in the 1970’s that Time Magazine named him “Comedian of the Decade.” He also had choice roles in “Airplane!” & “Airport ‘79.”

In recent years, he’s made appearances on “The George Lopez Show,” “Everybody Hates Chris” with Chris Rock, & “Scrubs.” $25. traversecitycomedyclub.com

---------------------FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC - VESPERS CONCERT: 7pm, Zion Lutheran Church, Petoskey. Featuring Boundarywater Trio, an acoustic trio featuring Stephanie Cope on fiddle, Gary Schils on percussion, & Bill Wilson on guitar. Free-will donation. eventbrite.com/e/for-the-loveof-music-vespers-concert-series-tickets-355124786797

---------------------KALKASKA BACCHANALIA: 7-11pm, The Mill Pond Event Center, Kalkaska.

Kalkaska tasting event with locally crafted beverages, food & music, showcasing regional agriculture. Entertainment includes Darrell Boger & the Darrell Boger Band. Tickets available in Kalkaska at Sweet Shannon’s & Pick Kwik. Kalkaska Bacchanalia is a Kalkaska County Fair Fundraiser. $35-$45. kalkaskabacchanalia.com

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---------------------BONNIE RAITT: JUST LIKE THAT...

TOUR 2022: SOLD OUT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. With special guest Chris Smither.

Ten-time Grammy Award winner Bonnie Raitt topped the charts in the early 90s with classic hits like “Something To Talk About” & “I Can’t Make You Love Me” & was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. She brings her blend of blues, R&B, rock & pop. interlochen.org/events/bonnie-raitt-just-thattour-2022-2022-07-23

SOUNDS LIKE COUNTRY FROM HERE: SONGS BY TENNESSEE WALT: 4pm, Bay View, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey.

Featuring “Alanson,” “Bridges Are for Burning,” “Cry Like a Man,” “Jimmy Buffett,” “Long, Long Road” & more. Free.

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---------------------PILOBOLUS: BIG FIVE-OH!: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Pilobolus is a rebellious dance company. Since 1971, they have tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty & the power of connected bodies.

They bring their decades of expertise telling stories with the human form to show diverse communities, brands, & organizations how to maximize group creativity, solve problems, create surprise, & generate joy through the power of nonverbal communication. $102, $92, $72, $57. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/pilobolus-big-five-oh

july 24

sunday AUSABLE RIVER

FESTIVAL: Grayling, July 2230. Today includes Spikes Challenge. ausableriverfest.com/events

---------------------SGT. JUSTIN HANSEN MEMORIAL PATRIOT RUN: 8:30am, Rodes Field - Clark St., Kingsley. 5K Fun Run/Walk. $25. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Kingsley/SgtJus tinHansenMemorialPatriotRun?aflt_toke n=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO 8buOw

---------------------22ND ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 23)

---------------------30TH ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: (See Sat., July 23)

---------------------BOOK SIGNING: 10am-7pm, Jay’s Sporting Goods, Gaylord. Veteran outdoor writer Richard P. Smith will sign his new title - Book 8 of Great Michigan Deer Tales - during Jay’s Sporting Goods store hours.

---------------------DUNESVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 23)

---------------------EMMET COUNTY’S CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW: 10am-2pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Participants will be required to pay an entry fee per vehicle entered. Trophies will be awarded with door prizes given out throughout the day

---------------------6TH ANNUAL KENNY OLSON ROCKN-HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT & CONCERT: Elmbrook Golf Course, TC. 1pm shotgun start. $100 covers golf, prizes,

meals & concert. There will also be a silent auction. 7pm concert with Kenny Olson, Jimmy Olson & surprise guests. $20 concert only. Proceeds benefit Hallie’s Hearts Endowment. Helping northern MI women with ovarian cancer. 231392-9379.

---------------------PARALLEL 45 THEATRE PRESENTS “THE CRUCIBLE”: 1pm, GT Civic Center, Park Amphitheatre, TC. UK-based Director Michael Burditt Norton brings Arther Miller’s “The Crucible” to life in a spin on this central work in the American canon. Norton’s “The Crucible,” featuring a lean ensemble playing all 22 characters, is a gutsy examination of history & current events. $30-$40/person; $75 for opening night. parallel45.org/the-crucible

---------------------LAWN CONCERT - BIG FUN: JEFF HAAS & FRIENDS: 3pm, Old Art Building, front lawn, Leland. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks & drinks. Free. oldartbuilding.com/events/music-in-the-air-bigfun-jeff-hass-and-friends

---------------------OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE AUDITIONS: 3pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. For “Murder on the Orient Express.” There are roles for seven men & five women. oldtownplayhouse.com

---------------------RIVERTOWN JAZZ BAND: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs.

---------------------TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK BATTLE JACKS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/ traverse-city-pit-spitters/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2022/04/2022FullSchedu le.pdf

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PARALLEL 45 THEATRE FESTIVAL PRESENTS “CABARET”: 6pm, P45 Amphitheatre, Civic Center Park, TC. This story will show you that sometimes, the best way to fit in, is to stand out. Premium Seating: $50; Standard Seating: $40; Opening Night: $75. parallel45.org/ cabaret

---------------------CADILLAC ROTARY CLUB FREE SUMMER CONCERT: 7pm, Cadillac Rotary Pavilion. Featuring Luke Winslow-King, “Cadillac Slim.”

---------------------VESPERS CONCERT: 8pm, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey.

“Swing, Rattle, and Roll.” Exploring swing, percussion, & rhythmic innovations from the 40’s to the present with music of Gershwin, Lady Gaga & more. Members, $13.50; nonmembers, $19.50. bva.booktix.com/ cart.php?action=show_pers&show_ id=6&show_sec=92517f00656e56c6

---------------------WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: TITO MUNOZ, CONDUCTOR: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. The World Youth Symphony Orchestra performs with members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The combined ensemble will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27. Full, $25; Students, $18. interlochen.org/events/ world-youth-symphony-orchestra-titomunoz-conductor-2022-07-24

july 25

monday 30TH ANNUAL

ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: (See Sat., July 23)

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KID’S CRAFT LAB: SQUIRTY PAINT: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Try painting with a squirt gun!

No brush required! Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

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MICHIGAN MEDICINE PENINSULA COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES: 3pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Dr. Hank Paulson will share the latest in Alzheimer’s Disease & related dementias.

Register. Free. docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/1FAIpQLSeTGjsvIDGZO8wGUPZed B3m9TADM7EMnkVtrAhzpcLyfpC7YQ/ viewform AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling, July 22-30. Today is Marathon Monday.

It features the Well Being Evening. ausableriverfest.com/events

---------------------OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE AUDITIONS: 6:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. For “Murder on the Orient Express.” There are roles for seven men & five women. oldtownplayhouse.com

---------------------CONCERTS ON THE BLUFF: 7pm, The Cross, Cross Village. Featuring the Rivertown Jazz Band. Free.

30TH ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: (See Sat., July 23)

JAMMIN MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Bobby Murray’s Detroit All Stars present their Grammy-winning R&B, funky blues & soul. Free.

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PARALLEL 45 THEATRE FESTIVAL PRESENTS “CABARET”: (See Sun., July 24, except tonight’s time is 7:30pm.)

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------------------------------------------OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE TC FILM FESTIVAL: Open Space Park, TC, July 25-31. Tonight features “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Sing-A-Long). Movie begins at dusk. Fun & food begin at 7pm. Free.

july 26

tuesday RUNNING BEAR

5K RUN/WALK & 1/2 MILE KIDS’ RUN: Run/Walk: 9am; Kids’ Run: 9:05am.

After run celebration & refreshments. Starts & ends at Cherry Republic, Lake Street, Glen Arbor. Register. Run/Walk: $20 ($25 day of run); Kids’ Run: $5. runningbearrun.com

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2022 TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL “THE RETURN!”: TC, July 26-31. This festival draws many film buffs anxious to see rare, indie films & documentaries that often don’t make it to the popular “megaplexes.” This year the festival will screen over 40 movies at different venues in & around downtown TC. For a schedule & tickets, visit traversecityfilmfest.org

AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling, July 22-30. Today features Kid’s Day, Rock & Rest, & Da$h for Ca$h. ausableriverfest.com/events

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COUNTRY MUSIC: A FILM BY KEN BURNS (EPISODE 6): 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. “Will the Circle be Unbroken” (1968-1972). Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/country-music-filmken-burns-episode-6

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---------------------OUTDOOR STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library.

Located outside the library overlooking the beach. Bring a towel or blanket to sit on. Outdoor Story Time will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Free. sbbdl.org

---------------------STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Where’s My Teddy?” by Jez Alborough. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------FAMILY FILM FUN: 1pm, The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. Featuring “The Great Muppet Caper.” $1. thebaytheatre.com

---------------------REMOTE WORKER MEETUP: 5-7pm, Porter Haus, Gaylord. meetup.com/ nmiremote/events/286980182

Realtor Mike Cummings may NOT be a Film Star, but he IS a highly experienced Real Estate "Rockstar" and of course, a huge Traverse City Film Festival fan!

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TC DANCE PROJECT AT LELAND LIBRARY: 7pm, Leland Township Library, lawn, Leland. Enjoy a performance by the Traverse City Dance Project. Free. lelandlibrary.org/programs-events

PARALLEL 45 THEATRE FESTIVAL PRESENTS “CABARET”: (See Mon., July 25)

---------------------2022 MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring the Straits Area Concert Band. Free.

---------------------CHARLEVOIX CITY BAND: 8-9pm, East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion, downtown Charlevoix.

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2022 TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL OPENING PARTY: 8:30-11:30pm, Clinch Park, TC. Featuring The Burney Sisters.

Tickets, $50; includes libations & local delicacies. traversecityfilmfest.org

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MOVIES IN THE PARK: 9:30-11:30pm, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. Starts at dusk. July 26 will feature “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Free. harborspringschamber.com/ events/details/tuesday-night-moviesin-the-park-2022-10952?calendarMon th=2022-06-01

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OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE TC FILM FESTIVAL: 9:30pm, Open Space Park, TC, July 25-31. Tonight features “The Wizard of Oz.” Movie begins at dusk. Fun & food begin at 7pm. Free.

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wednesday 2022 TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL “THE RETURN!”: (See Tues., July 26)

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30TH ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: (See Sat., July 23)

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IPL’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES: SINGING WITH MIRIAM PICO: 10:30am, Interlochen Public Library, Community Room.

231-276-6767. Free. interlochenpubliclibrary.org

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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 12-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, downtown Petoskey. Featuring Spectrum Brass Bayview students.

Bring a lunch, lawn chair or picnic blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concertspark-2022

---------------------UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA: 1pm, Leelanau Township Library, Northport. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association - Michigan Chapter. Learn the differences, stages, risk factors & more. Free. leelanautownshiplibrary.org/news-events/lib-cal/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia

---------------------AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling, July 22-30. Today includes Time Trials for the AuSable River Canoe Marathon, & the HUP Race. ausableriverfest.com/ events

---------------------1ST ANNUAL BEULAH BLOCK MICRO MARATHON: 5-6pm. Run/walk/skip/ hop/crawl 0.262 miles. Start & finish at Five Shores Brewing, Beulah. Receive the B2M2 medal & a token for a drink at Five Shores. Registration is at Five Shores Brewing the day of the event from 4-5pm. $20.

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EVENING ON RIVER STREET: 6pm, River St., Downtown Elk Rapids. Listen to music, dance a bit, eat, visit with friends & shop your favorite stores. Live music tonight by Drew Hale. Free. elkrapidschamber.org/evening-on-river-street

---------------------LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Featuring Jim Hawley. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-park-wednesday/6

---------------------SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6pm, Sojourn Lakeside Resort, Gaylord. Featuring Dig A Pony: A Beatles Tribute. $20. mynorthtickets.com/organizations/ sojourn-lakeside-resort

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PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6:30-8pm, Veterans Memorial Park, Pavilion, Boyne City. Featuring Bill McAllister. Bring a chair or blanket.

---------------------CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE: 7pm, Community Square Gazebo, Ellsworth.

Featuring the Foghorn Jazz Band.

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KINGFISH: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pitspitters/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/202 2/04/2022FullSchedule.pdf

---------------------BROTHERS OSBORNE - WE’RE NOT FOR EVERYONE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium.

Bringing their own blend of country & rock, Brothers Osborne has earned nine Grammy Award nominations, including nods for hits “Stay A Little Longer,” “It Ain’t My Fault,” & more. $65, $53, $43, $35. interlochen.org/events/brothers-osbornewere-not-for-everyone-2022-07-27

---------------------COMEDIAN KEVIN NEALON: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Emmy & SAG-nominated actor, comedian & author Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. $77, $67, $52, $47. greatlakescfa.org/ events/detail/comedian-kevin-nealon

---------------------JOSH MARTIN & FRIENDS CONCERT: 8-10pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. Presented by L’Arbre Croche Realty. Martin’s latest album is “Nothing Holding Me.” His songwriting is a testament to life in Kentucky. You can hear traces of Guy Clark & Darrell Scott in his lyric, & the echo of John Mayer & Tony Rice in his guitar licks. Joining him are Nashville roots musicians Jenee Fleenor, Matt Menefee, Seth Taylor & Barry Bales. $25. mynorthtickets.com/ events/josh-martin-7-27-2022

---------------------LIVE AT THE GARDEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: MAY ERLEWINE: 8pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. May will be showcasing some of her classics & songs off her most recent album, “Tiny Beautiful Things.” $25 GA. gardentheater.org

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MAINSTAGE OPERA: PUCCINI’S “LA BOHEME”: 8pm, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey. Four struggling bohemians – a poet, a painter, a musician & a philosopher are living together in Paris, when one freezing Christmas Eve their lives are changed forever. bva.booktix. com/cart.php?action=show_pers&show_ id=12&show_sec=1f2bb35de54722fa

---------------------OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE TC FILM FESTIVAL: Open Space Park, TC, July 25-31. Tonight features “Dr. Strangelove.” Movie begins at dusk. Fun & food begin at 7pm. Free.

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ERS SHOW: 7am, Flywheelers Grounds, Boyne Falls. The Northern Michigan Antique-Flywheelers 35th Annual Tractor, Engine & Craft Show features old time tractors & a working saw mill, music, food, see a blacksmith at work, kids activities & more. $7 donation per day for adults; free for children under 12. walloonlakeflywheelers.com/ show-information

---------------------“SURVIVAL ISLAND” SUMMER READING FINALE: 10am, Richardi Park, Bellaire. Register. bellairelibrary.org

2022 TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL “THE RETURN!”: (See Tues., July 26)

---------------------30TH ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: (See Sat., July 23)

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: 10am, Helena Township Community Center, Alden.

Story Time (for ages 0-5) & Kids’ Crafts – Accordion Folding Paper Art (for ages 6-12). 231-331-4318. Free.

---------------------COFFEE @ TEN, PETOSKEY: 10-11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Featuring Samantha Modder, Good Hart Artist in Residence. Modder is a Nigerian-Sri Lankan artist who works figuratively in pen, collage & digital media to portray Black & female characters taking up space & being unapologetically themselves. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-online/coffee10-samantha-modder-good-hart-artistresidence

---------------------GLEN LAKE LIBRARY HOME TOUR: 10am-4pm. Six area homes. Tickets, $25; available at the Library in Empire; Cottage Book Shop & Northwoods Hardware in Glen Arbor; & from members of Friends of the Library & Glen Lake Garden Club.

---------------------BALANCE BIKE CLUB MEETUP: 10:30am, The Elk Rapids Chain Hub (off US Hwy 31 at Rotary Park). These gatherings help preschoolers & kindergarteners get cruising on two wheels.

The meetups will start with stories from Kate Buckner, followed by bikes & bubbles. elgruponorte.org/theme_event/balance-bike-club-meetup-elk-rapids/?mc_ cid=83f41e8c27&mc_eid=df24b9efb4

---------------------KID’S CRAFT LAB: SQUIRTY PAINT: (See Mon., July 25, except today’s times are 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm.)

---------------------SUMMER READING EVENT: 10:30am, North Park Pavilion, Suttons Bay. Bring the whole family for a drumming extravaganza with Drummunity. Free. sbbdl.org

---------------------SUMMER READING PROGRAM: OUTDOOR CONCERT: 11am, Glen Lake Library, garden area behind library. Enjoy stories, songs, & music by Luunappi. Bring a blanket or chair. glenlakelibrary.net

---------------------TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KINGFISH: 11am & 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Double header. Chris Chelios

will be throwing a ceremonial first pitch & signing autographs for fans from 6-8pm.

The first 1,000 fans in the gate will receive a Pit Spitters hockey puck courtesy of Sip Shine. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/wp-content/uploads/sites/ 33/2022/04/2022FullSchedule.pdf

---------------------“USING COUNTY HISTORIES FOR GENEALOGY”: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society Meeting. Guest speaker is Mark Mullinax. Free. gtags.org

---------------------AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling, July 22-30. Today includes Time Trials for the AuSable River Canoe Marathon, AuSable Main Stage performances with Aldrich, Oh Brother Big Sister, & Hey Cuz; Business Relays & more. ausableriverfest.com/events

---------------------CRAFTERNOON: 4pm, Bellaire Public Library. Create fairy gardens. For ages 16+. Register. Free.

---------------------FLY FISHING DEMONSTRATION: 6-8pm, Camp Petosega, Pavilion, Alanson. Learn how to fly fish with Emmet County Parks & Recreation staff & Trout Unlimited. 231-330-2854. Free.

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HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: 6:30-8:30pm, Main St., Harbor Springs. “Dancing in the Street” with Pearl Street String Band, Katherine Ryan, Jelly Roll Blues Band, The Real Ingredients, & magic by Jania. visitharborspringsmichigan.com/stories/street_musique_downtown_harbor_springs_michigan_music_ thursdays_summer

---------------------“PUFFS”: 7pm, Cadillac High School Auditorium. Presented by the Cadillac Footliters. $11. cadillacfootliters.com/tickets

---------------------2ND ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE AIR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, Old Art Building, front lawn, Leland. Enjoy traditional harmonies of American bluegrass & folk genres with Hot n’ Bothered. Free. oldartbuilding.com/events/music-in-theair-hot-n-bothered

---------------------CHARLEVOIX LIVE ON THE LAKE: 7-9pm, East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion, downtown Charlevoix. Featuring Jeff Tucker.

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CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: 7pm, GT Pavilions, Grand Lawn, TC. Featuring

Peter, Paul, and Mary Remembered.

Free. gtpavilions.org/events/concerts-onthe-lawn-13

---------------------PARALLEL 45 THEATRE PRESENTS “ALICE: A ROCK MUSICAL”: 7:30pm, GT Civic Center, Park Amphitheatre, TC. A twisted take on a beloved tale, ALICE brings new life into Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with a Queen of Hearts origin story for the ages. $25 suggested; pay what you can. parallel45. org/alice

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THE JORDAN VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND: 7:30pm, East Jordan Memorial Park Band Shell.

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MAINSTAGE OPERA: PUCCINI’S “LA BOHEME”: (See Weds., July 27)

---------------------MOVIES IN THE PARK - ALANSON: Alanson Village Park. Featuring “Ghostbusters Afterlife.” Held at dusk. Bring your own chair or blanket. Free.

OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE TC FILM FESTIVAL: (See Mon., July 25)

july 29 ugotta-regatta

friday 61ST ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: Races run July 29-31. Held on Little Traverse Bay. Featuring nearly 100 boats. ltyc.org/

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2022 TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL “THE RETURN!”: (See Tues., July 26)

---------------------30TH ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: (See Sat., July 23)

---------------------AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling, July 22-30. Today includes the 44th Annual Arts & Crafts Show, Grayling Marching Band Performance, AuSable Main Stage Performances with The Roscommon Steel Syndicate Band, Kevin B. Klein, A/SHE/DC, & more; Special Olympics Canoe Races, Grayling Eagles Annual Steak Burger Bash!, & more. ausableriverfest.com/events

---------------------QUILT & ARTISAN SHOW WITH BOUTIQUE: 10am-4pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Sponsored by Torch Area Artisans Guild.

SCARROW FRIDAY FORUM: 10am, Bay View, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. “The Next Generation Telescope” presented

by Dr. Bryan Shumaker, Adjunct Professor of Astronomy at Oakland University & NASA/JP Solar System Ambassador.

Free. bayviewassociation.org

---------------------DRUMMUNITY: 10:30am, Leland Township Library, Leland. Drummunity is rhythmic drum circle fun for all. Free. lelandlibrary.org/programs-events

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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 12-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, downtown Petoskey.

Featuring The Real Ingredients. Bring a lunch, lawn chair or picnic blanket. Today the Little Traverse Humane Society will join, so you can meet adoptable dogs & cats. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concertspark-2022

---------------------MEMORIAL BUTTERFLY RELEASE: 2pm, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. Presented by Munson Healthcare Hospice. Honor those we have loved & lost. A guided grief walk through the labyrinth will be held after the release. munsonhealthcare.org/hospice

---------------------BENZIE BAYOU BLUES & ZYDECO FUNDRAISER: 4-11pm, Elberta Amphitheater.

Featuring the Charlie Millard Band, Thornetta Davis, & K Jones & The Benzie Playboys.

Proceeds benefit Grow Benzie. $10-$25. mynorthtickets.com/events/benzie-bayoublues-zydeco-fundraiser-7-29-2022

---------------------LIVE MUSIC AT KINLOCHEN PLAZA: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Kinlochen Plaza, Thompsonville. Featuring Jesse Jefferson. crystalmountain.com/event/barrpark-wednesday/6

---------------------FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6:30-8:30pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring Soul’d Out.

---------------------“PUFFS”: (See Thurs., July 28) ---------------------CONCERT IN THE PARK: 7-9pm, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Enjoy alternative rock with Lighting Matches.

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MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, East Jordan Memorial Park Band Shell. Enjoy indie/ Americana music with The Mickeys.

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Featuring Reverend Raven & The Chain Smoking Altar Boys.

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SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES: YID VICIOUS: 7pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville.

A night of Yiddish folk music. Yid Vicious brings their original blend of freylekh fun. $10; free for 12 & under. michlegacyartpark.org/summer-sounds-2022

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KINGFISH: (See Weds., July 27)

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PARALLEL 45 THEATRE PRESENTS “ALICE: A ROCK MUSICAL”: (See Thurs., July 28) 2022 MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring the Sashay Quartet.

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AMERICA - LIVE IN CONCERT: 8pm, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey. This classic rock band is known for their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” Others include “I Need You,” “Lonely People” & many more. GA, $44.50. bva.booktix.com/ view/10/6082c7451f05375c

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OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE TC FILM FESTIVAL: Open Space Park, TC, July 2531. Tonight features “Alien.” Movie begins at dusk. Fun & food begin at 7pm. Free.

july 30

saturday PATRICK’S HEAVY

RIDE: 7:30am, Darrow Park, TC. Benefits Norte.

Featuring three rides of varying lengths & difficulty: The Whole Enchilada (123 miles); The Jan Brady (47 miles); & The TART 20 (20 miles). elgruponorte.org/theme_event/ patricks-heavy-ride-with-friends-3/?mc_ cid=09fabdac82&mc_eid=df24b9efb4

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61ST ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: (See Fri., July 29)

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Fun throughout the day in beautiful Downtown Alden on the shores of Torch Lake!

Alden Run 9am  Parade 1 pm Live Music - Kenny Thompson - 2pm Arts/Crafts/Farmers Market  TAG Quilt show Fri & Sat 10-4  Kids Zone - Games & Prizes 10-5 Face Painting & Fairy Hair  Firefighters’ Roast Beef Blacksmith & Woodcarver Demonstrations

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61ST ANNUAL CROOKED TREE ART FAIR: 9am-4pm, GT County Civic Center, TC. One hundred artists & artisans come together from across the country to exhibit & sell their work. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/crooked-tree-artfair

AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling, July 22-30. Today includes the Lumber Jack Breakfast, 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament, GRA’s 10K/5K, Tom Trenary Horseshoe Tournament, Duck Derby, Start of the 74th Annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon, & much more. ausableriverfest.com/events

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ALDEN DAYS: The Alden Run, 9am; South Torch Fire & Rescue roast beef sandwiches starts at 11am; Alden Men’s Annual Rummage Sale, 8:30am-2pm; Farmers Market & Craft Show, 10am-5pm; live music by Kenny Thompson, 1-4pm; Alden Days Parade, 1pm; Blacksmith Demonstration, 10am-5pm; & more. allevents. in/alden/alden-days/200022838725201

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56TH ANNUAL PETOSKEY SIDEWALK SALES: 9am-6pm, Downtown Petoskey.

FRANKFORT STREET SALE: 9am-4pm, Main St., Downtown Frankfort. frankfortelberta.com

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2022 TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL “THE RETURN!”: (See Tues., July 26)

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30TH ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: (See Sat., July 23)

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ANNUAL HISTORICAL FESTIVAL: 10am-2pm, Mackinaw Area Historical Society Heritage Village, Mackinaw City.

Step back in time to circa 1889-1918 where you’ll find lumberjacks, bucket makers, storytellers, displays, games, music & historic buildings open to enjoy.

Free.

KEHL LAKE NATURAL AREA GUIDED HIKE: 10am, Kehl Lake Natural Area, Northport. On this walk, look at mosses through the eyes of Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, SUNY decorated professor & enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events/givingthanks-to-the-mosses-hike-at-kehl-lakenatural-area

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QUILT & ARTISAN SHOW WITH BOUTIQUE: (See Fri., July 29)

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THE INVITATIONAL AT WALLOON LAKE ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am5pm, Village Green, Walloon Lake. Support handcrafted, unique artists. daniellesblueribbonevents.com

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SUMMER READING KICK-OFF EVENT: 10:30am, North Park Pavilion, Suttons Bay. Sign up for the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library Summer Reading Challenge & receive a free reading kit. Folk duo Lisa & Ingemar Johansson will perform. Free. sbbdl.org

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“OLD MCDONALD’S FARM” - 21ST ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW: 12-4pm, Jordan River Arts Center, East Jordan. Presented by the East Jordan Garden Club & Jordan River Arts Council. You vote for the winners. Free admission.

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BOOK SIGNING: 1pm, Horizon Books, TC. Barbara Bell will sign her book, “Flight Lessons.” horizonbooks.com/event/booksigning-barbara-bell-flight-lessons

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WE WON’T GO BACK! WOMEN’S MARCH TC: 1-3pm. A rally for reproductive rights for all women, everywhere.

Line the Parkway at the corner of Union & the Parkway, TC. Bring signs, drums, your voice & friends & family. Stay on the sidewalks, cross with the crossing lights & do not engage with anti-protesters. 231325-6812. Free.

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LET’S GO FLY A KITE: 3-5pm, Lake Michigan Beach, near Turn-Around. Free kites.

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2ND ANNUAL KEEP CRYSTAL CLEAR: 4-7pm, Five Shores Brewing, Beulah.

Benefits the Crystal Lake & Watershed Association. There will be discounted drinks, live music & more. $25 - $100. eventbrite.com/e/keep-crystal-clear2022-tickets-355039902907

FILM FESTIVAL “THE RETURN!”: (See Tues., July 26)

LIEUTENANT COLONEL DAN ROONEY - A PATRIOT’S CALLING: LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, & SACRIFICE: 4pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor.

Enjoy this motivational speaker, fighter pilot, patriotic philanthropist, PGA professional, golf course developer, & author. $50 all seats. greatlakescfa.org/events/ detail/lt-col-dan-rooney

56TH ANNUAL PETOSKEY SIDEWALK SALES: 10am-4pm, Downtown Petoskey.

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30TH ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & SALE: (See Sat., July 23)

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WE FIGHT NOMI SOCIAL GET TOGETHER: (See Sat., July 23)

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LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Featuring Brady Corcoran. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-park-wednesday/6

---------------------“PUFFS”: (See Thurs., July 28)

MANITOU MUSIC PRESENTS THE TRAVERSE CITY DANCE PROJECT: 7pm, Nash Road Red Barn, 9805 Nash Rd., Maple City. Part of Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2022 Manitou Music lineup. Featuring original choreography, live music, & 10 professional dancers from around the country. $30 GAAC members; $35 non-members. glenarborart.org/events/ traverse-city-dance-project

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REBOOTED FEATURING JUDY HARRISON - 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & FUNDRAISER: 7pm, Flat Cap Ventures - Lynas Event Center, TC. Celebrate 25 years of original music, plus classic rock & country favorites. ReBooted has opened for names such as Alan Jackson, Juice Newton, Ty Herndon, Marty Stuart, Tracy Lawrence & more. Also proceeds benefit the 15th season of Swingshift and the Stars & assist in the expense of their online donation platform. $10 in advance/$12 at the door. eventbrite. com/e/rebooted-featuring-judy-harrison25th-anniversary-concert-fundraiser-tickets-358616350157

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PARALLEL 45 THEATRE PRESENTS “ALICE: A ROCK MUSICAL”: (See Thurs., July 28, except today’s times are 1pm & 7:30pm.)

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2022 MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring the MonTAJJ Quartet. Free.

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2022 TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL FILMMAKER PARTY: 8-10pm, Clinch Park, TC. Featuring live music by The Accidentals. Tickets, $25; includes libations & local desserts. traversecityfilmfest.org

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OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE TC FILM FESTIVAL: Open Space Park, TC. July 25-31. Tonight features “The Princess Bride.” Movie begins at dusk. Fun & food begin at 7pm. Free.

july 31

sunday 61ST ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: (See Fri., July 29)

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THE INVITATIONAL AT WALLOON LAKE ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., July 30)

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PARALLEL 45 THEATRE PRESENTS “ALICE: A ROCK MUSICAL”: (See Thurs., July 28, except today’s time is 11am.)

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“PUFFS”: (See Thurs., July 28, except today’s time is 2pm.)

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GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Gates open at noon. $15; children under 10, free. traversecityhorseshows.com/events LITTLE BAY LIVE!: 4pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Today features a duo with Hannah Harris, fiddle, & John Warstler, guitar. glcorchestra.org/ little-bay-live

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THE GUESS WHO: SOLD OUT: 7pm, Odawa Casino, Ovation Hall, Petoskey.

This 60s & 70s Canadian rock band is best known for their hits “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “No Time” & many others. odawacasino.com/entertainment

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BAROQUE ON BEAVER: 7:30pm, Beaver Island Community Center. “What’s New, Baroque?” Brand-new & innovative classical music. Free will donation. baroqueonbeaver.org

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WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: ROBERT TREVINO, CONDUCTOR: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Violin soloist Randall Goosby & Basque National Orchestra Music Director Robert Trevino join the World Youth Symphony Orchestra as they perform their fifth concert of the season. The program will include Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” & Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring Goosby as soloist. Full, $25; Students, $18. interlochen.org/events/ world-youth-symphony-orchestra-roberttrevino-conductor-2022-07-31

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VESPERS CONCERT: 8pm, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey.

“Basie! Bublé! Brass!” Count Basie, the blues, & music made popular by Michael Bublé, along with several brass quintet baubles. GA, $13.50. bva.booktix.com/ cart.php?action=show_pers&show_ id=7&show_sec=2d7c47af4d4e4da7

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OUTDOOR MOVIES AT THE TC FILM FESTIVAL: Open Space Park, TC, July 25-31. Tonight features Audience Choice.

Movie begins at dusk. Fun & food begin at 7pm. Free.

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MARTY MILLER IN CONCERT: 10:30am, Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, TC. Enjoy a concert of acoustic, encouraging, original songs, mixed with an easy blend of well-known songs & worship music. A Meet & Greet with refreshments will be held following the con-

cert. Freewill offering. oldmissionpeninsulaumc.org

ongoing 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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PETER DOUGHERTY OLD MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-5pm. Tour the 180 year old Dougherty House built by Rev. Dougherty, Chief Ahgosa & his people where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. Explore the House, outbuildings, a new visiting exhibit & 15 acres of trails. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com

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HARBOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY BAND: Mondays, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Listen to a mix of classical, show tunes, marching, & jazz music from local & visiting musicians from around the world.

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STROLL THE STREETS: Fridays, 6-9pm, Downtown Boyne City. Enjoy live music & more.

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MUFFIN RIDE: Join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club every Fri. at 9am for a bike ride to Suttons Bay & back from the parking lot in Greilickville behind Subway on M-22. It includes a coffee & bakery stop.

Continues through Oct. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

Elk Lake. elkrapidschamber.org/farmersmarket

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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, preserves & crafts.

JULY 30

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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

---------------------- ---------------------JAZZ, JOKES & JESUS -- 25TH YEAR: Held at The Presbyterian Church of TC. Concert series featuring “The Backroom Gang” for five Weds. evenings through Aug. 10 at 7pm. Featuring music, singing, jokes, inspiration, refreshments & a freewill offering to support local nonprofit organizations. Organizations selected for 2022: New Waves Community Village, Northwest Michigan Works, Project Unity for Life, & YouthWork Conservation Corps. tcpresby.org/j-j-j

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GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. Held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Oct. 10, 10am12:30pm. Learn about the history of this area on a two mile route through historic neighborhoods, the waterfront area & downtown. 946-4800.

farmers market 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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EAST JORDAN FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 10am-2pm, East Jordan Tourist Park.

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ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon. Held by the swan on

OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Held Saturdays until Oct. 1, 9am-1pm.

New location: Petoskey Friendship Senior Center, 1322 Anderson Rd. Local crops & crafts. oldtownemmetfarmmarket.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. dda. downtowntc.com/farmers-market

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SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, North Park, 602 Front St., Suttons Bay.

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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-farmersmarket-17-6

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The PAIRING runs or call 231.421.1880 through Aug. 13. twistedfishgallery.com/ event/pairing-with-sculptor-dick-davispainter-alan-maciag

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PETER DOUGHERTY OLD MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-5pm. Tour the 180 year old Dougherty House built by Rev. Dougherty, Chief Ahgosa & his people where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. Explore the House, outIs a New too Pricy? buildings, a newHome visiting exhibit & 15 acres of Update your existing residence! trails. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com

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JAZZ, JOKES & JESUS -- 25TH YEAR: Held at The Presbyterian Church of TC. Concert series featuring “The Backroom Gang” for five Weds. evenings through Aug. 10 at 7pm. Featuring music, singing, jokes, inspiration, refreshments & a freewill offering to support local nonprofit organizations. Organizations selected for 2022: New Waves Community Village, Northwest Michigan Works, Project Unity for Life, & YouthWork Conservation Corps. tcpresby.org/j-j-j

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GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. Held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Oct. 10, 10am12:30pm. Learn about the history of this area on a two mile route through historic neighborhoods, the waterfront area & downtown. 946-4800.

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

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EAST JORDAN FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 10am-2pm, East Jordan Tourist Park.

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A COLLECTION OF LIMITED EDITION PRINTS - BY JOHN LENNON & YOKO ONO: Freshwater Art Gallery, Boyne City.

A Premier will be held on Thurs., July 28 from 6-8pm, & the show runs through Aug. 7. facebook.com/FRESHWATERARTGALLERY

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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.

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

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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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TAKE SILVER SPRUCE ON YOUR NOMI ADVENTURES! farmers market CROWLERS, BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: FriAND PILSNER ASI Community Center - - - days, 8am-noon, FILM & Park, Bellaire.

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Elk Lake. elkrapidschamber.org/farmersmarket

OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Held Saturdays until Oct. 1, 9am-1pm.

New location: Petoskey Friendship Senior Center, 1322 Anderson Rd. Local crops & crafts. oldtownemmetfarmmarket.com

FOUR SEASONS CELEBRATE EAST JORDAN & BEYOND: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. Featuring the paintings of Karen Kimmell, Lori Feldpausch, Steve Toonman, & Teresa McGill. Open every Thurs. through Mon. from 1-4pm, through Aug. 19. jordanriverarts.com

---------------------PHOTOGRAPHY DISPLAY BY PATRICIA MCCLEERY: Alden District Library.

See Patricia’s photographs of Michigan carnivorous plants on display through July. 231-331-4318.

---------------------3RD ANNUAL SUMMER SALON: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Runs through Sept. 3. Open Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am3pm. charlevoixcircle.org/exhibits-2022

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“VULNERABLE BEINGS” - GROUP SHOW: This show features three artists: Julie Kradel, Melonie Steffes & Melissa Helene. It focuses on our relationship & impact on the natural world. Runs through Aug. 6 at Higher Art Gallery, TC. higherartgallery.com

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“LAND OF COMPETITION: WORK BY JASON LEE”: Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Galleries, TC. Jason’s work mixes varied elements & techniques - including paper embossments, relief printing, slip-cast porcelain, woodworking, cast plastic, cast rubber, aluminum & blown glass - to create colorful & somewhat humorous sculptures & installations. Runs through July 29. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/land-competition-workjason-lee-opens-june-17

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SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, North Park, 602 Front St., Suttons Bay.

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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-farmersmarket-17-6

art SUMMER

PAIRING WITH OUTDOOR RECEPTION: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Sculptor Dick Davis & painter Alan Maciag present their imagery & elements unique to Michigan - in canvases that tell the story of coast & farmland - to sculptural furnishings created from our indigenous woods, stone & steel. A meet & greet with artists will be held on Sat., July 23 from 3-5pm. The PAIRING runs through Aug. 13. twistedfishgallery.com/ event/pairing-with-sculptor-dick-davispainter-alan-maciag

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FREE ART PROGRAM TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY: Fridays, 10am-noon through Aug. 26. Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. This program includes visual & culinary arts instruction for area youth ages 7 & up, who qualify for free & reduced lunch. Oliver Art Center Youth Education Coordinator Meg Louwsma will teach about historical art periods & figures, introduce different art movements, & teach basic art skills.

Kids will also enjoy a meal while discussing kitchen safety, food nutrition, & easy to make recipes with Caitlin Lorenc from the Benzie MSU Extension. Register. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

---------------------SHIPWRECKS OF THE MANITOU PASSAGE EXHIBIT: Runs through Dec. 30 at Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the Leelanau Peninsula & its islands. leelanauhistory.org/exhibits

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - “HONKY TONK: PHOTOGRAPHS BY HENRY HORENSTEIN”: Runs through 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 through Sept. 3 in Bonfield Gallery. Handwoven drawings & sculptures by Michigan artist Lynn Bennett-Carpenter. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/singulars-worklynn-bennett-carpenter-opens-june-3rd - GRETCHEN DORIAN: A COLLECTION FROM 1970 TO PRESENT: Runs through Aug. 6 in the Atrium Gallery.

Dorian’s distinctive approach to photography is featured in this retrospective exhibition, along with her significant past works representing her extensive & dynamic take on water & nature, & new works created specifically for this exhibition. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/gretchen-dorian-collection1970-present-opens-june-11

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DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT II: Runs through Sept. 4. This exhibit, produced by curator David J. Wagner, seeks to heighten public attention & concern about environmental degradation as well as the unintended consequences of human interaction with nature & neglect. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on Mondays & major holidays. dennosmuseum.org/art/ upcoming-exhibitions/environmentalimpact.html?utm_source=cision&utm_ medium=email&utm_campaign=dmcsummer-exhibits - THE LURE OF NIAGARA: Highlights from The Charles Rand Penney Historical Niagara Falls Print Collection. More than nine hundred images reflect the historic & cultural changes that have taken place at Niagara Falls since the seventeenth century & illustrate the significance of Niagara Falls to American history. Runs through Sept. 4. Open Tues.

- Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/ art/upcoming-exhibitions/index.html - WORLD WITHOUT ICE: Runs through July 24. 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=dmcsummer-exhibits

---------------------GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER: - “ON THE PRECIPICE”: Held in the Lobby Gallery. A collaborative exhibition of paintings & poems by Linda Alice Dewey & Anne-Marie Oomen. This small exhibition of work runs through Aug. 11. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-on-theprecipice - CLOTHESLINE EXHIBIT: PRAYER FLAGS: Held in Main Gallery through Aug. 18. An open-air exhibition of small work. Makers of all skill levels contributed their own versions of the traditional prayer flags in a wide variety of media. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-flags

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Otsego, Crawford & Central

Porcelain Train brings Americana/folk/roots music to Short’s Pull Barn in Elk Rapids on Thurs., July 28 from 6:30-9:30pm and then to Five Shores Brewing in Beulah on Fri., July 29 from 6-9.

ALPINE TAVERN & EATERY, GAYLORD 7/28 -- Lou Thumser, 5 7/29 -- Mike Ridley, 5 7/31 -- Nelson Olstrom, 5

Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9 7/29 -- Haiven Sellers, 5

BONOBO WINERY, TC 7/23 -- Bach Troy, 3 7/29 -- DJ Franck, 5

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, TC 7/27 -- Eric Clemons, 6:30-9:30 7/28,7/29 -- Matt Mansfield, 6:30-9:30 7/30 -- Shady Hill, 6:30-9:30 7/31 -- Rhett & John, 6-9

CHATEAU CHANTAL, TC Thu -- Jazz at Sunset, 7-9:30 DELAMAR, ARTISAN WATERFRONT RESTAURANT & TAVERN, PATIO, TC Thu -- Live Music, 6-9 DELAMAR, ARTISAN WATERFRONT RESTAURANT & TAVERN, TC 7/30 -- Drew Hale, 6-9 ENCORE 201, TC 7/23 -- Hell on Heels Drag Show, 7; DJ Ricky T, 9, 7 7/27 -- DJ Ricky T, 9 7/28 -- Jon Archambault Band, 9 7/29 -- East Bay Drive, 7-9; DJ Ricky T, 9, 7 7/30 -- Levitator, 7-9; DJ Ricky T, 9, 7 FRESH COAST BEER WORKS, TC 7/24 -- RDJ Blues, 2-5 LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, BARREL ROOM, GT COMMONS, TC 7/25 -- Barrels & Beats - Open

RED MESA GRILL, TC 7/23 -- Craig Jolly, 6:30-9 7/29 -- Mateo, 6:30-9 TC COMEDY CLUB, TC 7/23 -- Comedy with Jimmie Walker, 7 TC WHISKEY CO. 7/31 -- Craig Jolly, 5-7 THE PARLOR, TC 7/23 -- Dave Crater, 8-11 7/26 -- Jesse Jefferson, 7-10 7/27 -- Wink, 7-10 7/28 -- Jimmy Olson, 7 7/29 -- Miriam Pico & Ryan Younce, 5-8; Jim Hawley & Friends, 8-11, 5 7/30 -- Silver Creek Revival, 5-8; Drew Hale, 8-11, 5 THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC 7/23 -- DJ Ras Marco, noon; Jeremy Porter & The Tucos, 8, 12 7/25 -- Big Fun Jam Band, 6

7/26 -- Open Mic & Musical Talent Showcase, 7 7/27 -- Jazz Show, 6 7/29 -- Chillsonic, 8 7/30 -- Save The Studio Benefit w/ Protea, Tranquility, Jazz Cabbage, Miriam Pico & Ryan Younce, 5-10 THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC 7/24,7/31 -- Karaoke, 6-8 THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, PATIO, TC 7/23 -- Don Swan, 6:30-9:30 7/26 -- Tuesday Trivia, 7-9 7/28 -- The Family Jam, 6:309:30 7/29 -- Marsupial Cream Pie, 6:30-9:30 7/30 -- Knee Deep, 6:30-9:30 UNION STREET STATION, TC 7/23 -- Jabo Bihlman, 10 7/24,7/31 -- Video DJ Dance Party, 10 7/25 -- Jukebox, 10 7/26 -- Open Mic Comedy, 8-9:30; then Electric Open Mic, 8 7/27 -- Skin & Marshall, 10 7/28 -- DJ Skeezy, 10 7/29 -- Happy Hour w/ Jimmy Olson; then Not Quite Canada, 5 7/30 -- Kenny Olson, 10

45 NORTH VINEYARD & WINERY, LAKE LEELANAU 7/28 -- Matt Gabriel, 2-5

Timothy Michael Thayer, 5-7:30 7/31 -- Live From The Hilltop Rigs & Jeels, 2-4:30

BEL LAGO VINEYARD & WINERY, CEDAR 7/23,7/24,7/26 -- Larry Perkins, 3-6 7/31 -- The Truetones, 3-6

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, LEVEL FOUR ROOFTOP BAR, THOMPSONVILLE 7/23 -- Nick Vasquez, 8:30-10:30 7/24 -- Rhett & John, 8:30-10:30 7/28 -- Barefoot Duet, 8:3010:30 7/30 -- Christopher Winkelmann, 8:30-10:30 7/31 -- Tyler Roy, 8:30-10:30

BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, TASTING ROOM LAWN, LAKE LEELANAU 7/24 -- Luke Woltanski, 4:30-7 7/27 -- Larry Perkins, 5:30-8 7/31 -- Miriam Pico & David Chown, 4:30-7 BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, TASTING ROOM, LAKE LEELANAU 7/31 -- Miriam Poco & David Chown, 4:30-7 BROOMSTACK KITCHEN & TAPHOUSE, LAWN, MAPLE CITY 7/26 -- John Phillips, 6-9 7/27 -- Luke Woltanski, 6-9 CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY 7/24 -- Live From The Hilltop - The Truetones, 2-4:30 7/28 -- Live From The Hilltop -

Emmet & Cheboygan BEARDS BREWERY, PETOSKEY 7/23 -- Owen James Trio, 11:30 7/24 -- Charlie Millard - Pub Piano, 6 BIERE DE MAC, BACKYARD, MACKINAW CITY 7/23 -- John Piatek & Friends, 8 7/30 -- 231 Groove Unit, 8 BIERE DE MAC, MACKINAW CITY 7/24 -- Caroline Barlow, 5 7/29 -- Electric Soul, 8 7/31 -- Myk Rise, 5 BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PATIO, PETOSKEY 7/23,7/30 -- Chris Calleja, 2-6 7/29 -- Jelly Roll Blues Band, 4-7:30

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY 7/29 -- Annex Karaoke, 10

BIG BUCK BREWERY, GAYLORD 7/23 -- Nelson Olstrom, 7

Leelanau & Benzie

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska ACOUSTIC TAPROOM, TC 7/31 -- Claudia Schmidt, 7

BENNETHUM'S NORTHERN INN, GAYLORD 7/26 -- Nelson Olstrom, 5

FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH 7/29 -- Porcelain Train, 6-9 7/30 -- Jack Pine, 6 FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARDS, CEDAR 7/25 -- Larry Perkins, 4-7 7/28 -- Legal Rehab Band, 4-7 IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE 7/28 -- Blair Miller, 6 LAKE ANN BREWING CO. 7/23 -- The Day Drinker Series w/ The Jim Crockett Band, 3-6; then Hot n' Bothered, 7-10, 3

7/26 -- New Third Coast, 6:309:30 7/27 -- Andre Villoch, 6:30-9:30 7/28 -- Tatiana Crespo Duo, 6:309:30 7/29 -- John Richard Paul, 3-6; New Third Hip, 7-10, 3 7/30 -- Rachel & Matt (of Lighting Matches), 3-6; The Dune Brothers, 7-10, 3 NORTHPORT INN, THE UNION, NORTHPORT 7/23 -- ACT Trio w/ Angelo Meli, Crispin Campbell & Tim Sparling, 7 ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH 7/27 -- Bill Frary, 5:30-8:30 THE RIVERSIDE INN, LELAND 7/26 -- Live Music, 5:30 THE UNION, NORTHPORT Wed -- Jeff Haas Trio & Laurie Sears, 7-9:30 VI GRILL, SUTTONS BAY 7/30 -- Craig Jolly, 6-9

Antrim & Charlevoix

DOUGLAS LAKE BAR, PELLSTON 7/24 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6 HIGH FIVE SPIRITS, PETOSKEY 7/23 -- Mulebone, 7

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, VICTORIES, PETOSKEY 7/23 -- Louie Longoria Band, 10 7/29 -- Mega 80's, 10 7/30 -- Comedy w/ Alex Ortiz, 10 7/31 -- The Guess Who: SOLD OUT, 7

INN AT BAY HARBOR, CABANA BAR 7/24 -- Pete Kehoe, 3-6 7/29 -- Nelson Olstrom, 3 7/31 -- Michelle Chenard, 3-6

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN 7/23 -- Happy Little Accidents, 7:30 7/28,7/30 -- The Pints, 8 7/29 -- Serita's Black Rose, 7:30

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BAY HARBOR 7/27 -- Charlie Millard, 6:309:30 7/28 -- Brett Mitchell, 6:30-9:30 7/29 -- Jessica Dominic, 6:309:30 7/30 -- The Real Ingredients, 6-9

THE DIXIE SALOON, MACKINAW CITY 7/27 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 9 WALLOON LAKE WINERY, PETOSKEY 7/28 -- Levitator, 7-9

BIER'S INWOOD BREWERY, CHARLEVOIX 7/29 -- The Lonely Lovers, 7-9 BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT, THE BACK 40, BOYNE FALLS 7/29 -- David Lawston, 5-8 ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS 7/23 -- The Pistil Whips, 8-11 7/29 -- Normal Mode, 8-11 7/30 -- LVRS Band, 8-11 HELLO VINO, BELLAIRE 7/23 -- Jessica Dominic, 5-8 7/27 -- Doc Woodward, 6:308:30 7/29 -- Rick Woods, 5-8 7/30 -- Nick Vasquez, 6:30-8:30 MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BELLAIRE 7/24 -- Steve Dawson, 6:30-9:30

7/28 -- Eric Clemons, 6:30-9:30 MAMMOTH DISTILLING, CENTRAL LAKE 7/27 -- Clint Weaner, 6:30-9:30 7/29 -- Shady Hill, 6:30-9:30 MUSKRAT DISTILLERY, BOYNE CITY 7/28 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 7-10 PEARL'S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN, ELK RAPIDS 7/23,7/30 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 6-9 SHANTY CREEK RESORT, SUMMIT VILLAGE, THE OTHER BAR, BELLAIRE 7/28,7/30 -- David Lawston, 7:30-10:30

SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE 7/23 -- Delilah DeWylde, 8:30-11

SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS 7/30 -- Blair Miller, 6:30 STIGG'S BREWERY & KITCHEN, BOYNE CITY 7/23 -- Blair Miller, 7 STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN, BOYNE CITY 7/29 -- Blair Miller, 7 7/30 -- Nelson Olstrom, 7 WALLOON JUNCTION BAR & GRILL, WALLOON LAKE 7/23,7/30 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 7-10

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ACROSS 1. Mettle 6. Fan ___ (writing collected on Archive of Our Own) 9. Glass part 13. Limber 14. ___Vista (Google rival, once) 15. Paris-area airport 16. Tabloid target 17. Roald who wrote "Matilda" 18. Malfunction 19. Made it to the bonus round?

22. Letters on a beach bottle 25. L.A. athlete 26. Expert on IRAs and the IRS 27. "Duck Hunt" console, familiarly 28. Plot point in some sci-fi horror films 32. "Project Runway" mentor Tim 33. Quarter-turn from NNW 34. At some future time 37. Aconcagua's range 39. Hotel room fixtures 41. Comedian Will who played Kenny Rogers and Bill Clinton on "Mad TV" 42. Steers clear of, as an issue 44. The Jazz, on sports tickers 46. "Sharknado" star Tara 47. California's fourth-highest mountain (and part of a chain sharing its name with a "Pacific" city) 50. Buenos Aires's loc.

52. Stretch of history 53. Apprehend 54. Reaction to a funny TikTok video, maybe 55. "Weird Al" Yankovic's stock-in-trade 59. Slurpee's rival 60. Old-fashioned record player 61. Be eco-friendly 65. Top point 66. "I'm ___" (bakery-themed tune from "The Amazing World of Gumball") 67. Email folder 68. Tom ___, "Animal Crossing" character based on the Japanese tanuki (raccoon dog) 69. Roulette wheel spaces, for short 70. Not for minors

DOWN 1. Carpet cleaner, briefly 2. Ripen 3. ___ Wayne 4. Couturier Cassini 5. Energized all over 6. Brouhaha 7. City with an Ivy League university 8. Jacques Cousteau's ship 9. Movie-watching spot 10. Act that may specialize in balancing and hornplaying 11. Belgian tennis player Mertens, current world #1 in doubles 12. ___ Kennedy and The Conspirators (backing band for Slash) 14. Obstinate 20. VCR insert 21. Natural water falls?

22. Lengthy tales 23. Coin sound 24. "Just Keep Swimming" movie 29. Calendario opener 30. Race, as an engine 31. Fabric problems 35. "... say, and not ___" 36. High-altitude tune 38. Sore throat culprit, perhaps 40. Stunt double, e.g.

43. "The $100,000 Pyramid" host Michael 45. Jai ___ (indoor sport) 48. Manufacturer of Gummi Bears 49. Spain and Portugal's peninsula 50. From former Formosa, for example 51. Elmo's inanimate nemesis 56. ___ Squad (Best Buy support service) 57. "The Last ___" (apocalyptic video game series) 58. Drop in the mail 62. Dog at the end of "Family Ties" credits 63. Note after fa 64. Abbr. on an office business card

lOGY

JULY 25 - JULY 31

BY ROB BREZSNY

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It's always advisable for you Leos to carry on a close personal relationship with mirrors. I'm speaking both literally and metaphorically. For the sake of your mental health, you need to be knowledgeable about your image and monitor its ever-shifting nuances. And according to my analysis of the astrological omens, you are now authorized to deepen your intimate connection with mirrors. I believe you will thrive by undertaking an intense phase of introspective explorations and creative self-inquiry. Please keep it all tender and kind, though. You're not allowed to bad-mouth yourself. Put a special emphasis on identifying aspects of your beauty that have been obscured or neglected. By the way, Leo, I also recommend you seek compassionate feedback from people you trust. Now is an excellent time to get reflections about your quest to become an even more amazing human.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In my Astrological

Book of Life, your life purposes as a Libra may include the following: 1. to be beautiful in the smartest ways you can imagine and smart in the most beautiful ways you can imagine; 2. to always see at least two sides of the story, and preferably more; 3. to serve as an intermediary between disparate elements; 4. to lubricate and facilitate conversations between people who might not otherwise understand each other; 5. to find common ground between apparent contradictions; 6. to weave confusing paradoxes into invigorating amalgamations; 7. to never give up on finding the most elegant way to understand a problem. PS: In the coming weeks, I hope you will make extra efforts to call on the capacities I just named.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author Clive

James loved the Latin term gazofilacium, meaning "treasure chamber." He said that the related Italian word, gazofilacio, referred to the stash of beloved poems that he memorized and kept in a special place in his mind. In accordance with astrological omens, Scorpio, now would be an excellent time to begin creating your own personal gazofilacium: a storehouse of wonderful images and thoughts and memories that will serve as a beacon of joy and vitality for the rest of your long life. Here's your homework: Identify ten items you will store in your gazofilacium.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tips to

get the most out of the next three weeks: 1.

Keep your interesting options open. Let your mediocre options shrivel and expire. 2. Have no regrets and make no apologies about doing what you love. 3. Keep in mind that every action you perform reverberates far beyond your immediate sphere. 4. Give your fears ridiculous names like "Gaffe" and "Wheezy" and "Lumpy." 5. Be honest to the point of frankness but not to the point of rudeness. 6. Don't just run. Gallop.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn

poet Richard Hugo wrote, "It doesn't bother me that the word 'stone' appears more than 30 times in my third book, or that 'wind' and 'gray' appear over and over in my poems to the disdain of some reviewers." Hugo celebrated his obsessions. He treated them as riches because focusing on them enabled him to identify his deepest feelings and discover who he really was. In accordance with astrological omens, I recommend a similar approach to you in the coming weeks.

Cultivate and honor and love the specific fascinations at the core of your destiny.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Author Violet

Trefusis (1894–1972) and author Vita SackvilleWest (1892–1962) loved each other. In one letter, Violet told Vita, "I want you hungrily, frenziedly, passionately. I am starving for you.

Not only the physical you, but your fellowship, your sympathy, the innumerable points of view we share. I can't exist without you; you are my affinity." In the coming weeks, dear Aquarius, I invite you to use florid language like that in addressing your beloved allies. I also invite you to request such messages. According to my reading of the planetary omens, you are due for eruptions of articulate passion.

PISCES

(Feb 19-March 20): I'd like to honor and pay homage to a past disappointment that helped transform you into a beautiful soul. I know it didn't feel good for you when it happened, but it has generated results that have blessed you and the people whose lives you've touched. Would you consider performing a ritual of gratitude for all it taught you? Now is an excellent time to express your appreciation because doing so will lead to even further redemption.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fiction-writer John

Banville tells us, "There are moments when the past has a force so strong it seems one might be annihilated by it." I suspect that's sometimes true for many of us. But it won't apply to you Aries anytime soon. In fact, just the opposite situation will be in effect during the coming months: You will have more power to render the past irrelevant than maybe you've ever had. You will wield an almost indomitable capacity to launch new trends without having to answer to history. Take full advantage, please!

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Researchers

have proved that lullabies enhance the health of premature babies being cared for in hospitals.

The soft, emotionally rich songs also promote the well-being of the babies' families. I bring this to your attention because I believe you should call on lullaby therapy yourself in the coming weeks. Listening to and singing those tunes will soothe and heal your inner child. And that, in my astrological opinion, is one of your top needs right now. For extra boosts, read fairy tales, eat food with your hands, make mud pies, and play on swings, seesaws, and merry-go-rounds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dancer and

singer-songwriter FKA Twigs has taken dance lessons since she was a child. In 2017, she added a new form of physical training, the Chinese martial art of wushu. Doing so made her realize a key truth about herself: She loves to learn and practice new skills. Of all life's activities, they give her the most pleasure and activate her most vibrant energy. She feels at home in the world when she does them. I suspect you may have similar inclinations in the coming months. Your appetite for mastering new skills will be at an all-time high. You will find it natural and even exhilarating to undertake disciplined practice.

Gathering knowledge will be even more exciting than it usually is.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian

author Laurie Sheck writes, "So much of life is invisible, inscrutable: layers of thoughts, feelings, and outward events entwined with secrecies, ambiguities, ambivalences, obscurities, darknesses." While that's an experience we all have, especially you Cancerians, it will be far less pressing for you in the coming weeks. I foresee you embarking on a phase when clarity will be the rule, not the exception. Hidden parts of the world will reveal themselves to you. The mood will be brighter and lighter than usual. The chronic fuzziness of life will give way to a delightful acuity. I suspect you will see things that you have never or rarely seen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): At your best,

you are a flexible purist, an adaptable stickler for detail, and a disciplined yet supple thinker.

Maybe more than any other sign of the zodiac, you can be focused and resilient, intense and agile, attentive and graceful. And all of us non-Virgos will greatly appreciate it if you provide these talents in abundance during the coming weeks. We need you to be our humble, understated leader. Please be a role model who demonstrates the finely crafted, well-balanced approach to being healthy.

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Timeless design, durable finishes, incredible attention to detail and a home “that fits” on its gently rolling site. Hardwood flooring and soapstone tile inside, with a radiant, in floor heating system, will keep your feet warm in the cool months of the winter. You’ll certainly enjoy all of the light washed interior spaces, wonderful kitchen with soap stone counter tops, abundant cabinetry, nice appliances, informal breakfast nook, and dining area, living room with cozy wood burning fireplace, office/study, and main level primary/master suite with Bain-Ultra sauna/shower unit, and soaking tub. Upper level continues the exceptional workmanship with spacious bedroom, loft “bunk” area youngsters vie for, and a beautiful full bathroom with custom tile detailing. Lower level features large family room space, additional large bedroom, generous mechanical/storage room with walk out basement. Additional matching building features a superb finished workshop/studio space with in floor heat too, a third garage bay, a treetop level, fourth bedroom “suite”, with full, custom tiled bathroom, sitting/conversation room with a gas parlor stove, great for guests to enjoy some private space.

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CLA SSI FIE DS LANDSCAPING, CLEAN-UP, BEDCARE, AND GARDENING: Need help with cleanup,Flower or Vegetable beds, Mulching, Pruning, Weeding, & Design? Please call for Estimate 231-342-6861 _____________________________________ PAID PART TIME WORK FOR SENIORS AGE 55 AND OVER: paid part-time positions waiting to be filled in traverse city: reception, cashier, stock/price, program activity support, light custodial. applicants must be age 55+, unemployed, seeking work & meet program income qualification. for info call the aarp foundation scsep office at 231-252-4544. we serve northern lower & upper peninsula michigan counties. _____________________________________

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Great food and outdoor seating available. 3100 Holiday Rd. 231-938-2500. _____________________________________

your career growth. FT and PT positions are available. Pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Potential to earn up to a $1,000 signing bonus. _____________________________________

SECURITY OFFICERS: Up to $18 per hour and Bonuses: STT Security is hiring responsible Security Professionals to grow with us in the Grand Traverse Bay Area. The successful candidate will identify and report incidents at work sites as well as being responsible for the security and safety of the property. Up to $18 per hour. Full and Part time. Must be 18, Must have a GED or Diploma: scott@sttsecurity.com _____________________________________

BUYING ALL WATERCRAFTS / RVS / POWERSPORTS: Support a local family business! selling summer toys? Salt Free Summer is expanding its pre-owned inventory.

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MARINE MECHANIC **Full-Time $25-$35/ hr**: Northport Boat Yard seeks FULL-TIME MARINE MECHANIC. Join team of factorytrained technicians, craftsmen, and rigging experts. The ideal candidate is certified, has working knowledge of boat systems & has clear understanding of marine engines/components.

Relocation assistance available. Year-round position. To apply: 248-530-9403 or nsleiman@ lormaxstern.com. _____________________________________

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BIRCH TREE WELLNESS THERAPY OFFICE OPEN: Located at 325 E. Lake St. #30 in Petoskey, and open for behavioral health therapy. Accepting Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United. Call 616-209-8533 to schedule. _____________________________________ GOOD THINGS TO EAT: Blueberries U-Pick $1.80/pound Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9am – 8pm, until Labor Day. Blueberry Hill, 1714 S. 11 ½ Road, Harrietta. 231-389-2317. _____________________________________ MICHIGAN PLANNERS MEDICARE SEMINAR Join Michigan Planners and Fred Goldenberg on July 28th at 10am for a FREE medicare seminar. Conveniently located at the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce. Seating is limited so please call to reserve a spot at

888-988-1189. All are welcome! Let us help you navigate the world of medicare. https://www. miplanners.com/events-and-webinars/ _____________________________________ TASTING ROOM MANAGER Mari Vineyards is seeking a full-time Manager who has the ideas and drive to assist Tasting Room Management in the continual success of our Tasting Room on Old Mission Peninsula.

Candidates must be professional, articulate, hard-working, strong leaders who can handle multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum two years successful management experience in hospitality or wine preferred. $50,000/year. Benefits include healthcare/ vision/dental, Simple IRA with company matching program, and more. Visit our website for more details. https://www.marivineyards. com/connect/employment _____________________________________ GOODWILL NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Goodwill Northern Michigan is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to continue our work as a trusted community-owned nonprofit working to support regional housing and food stability, as well as workforce development. We’re one of Northern Michigan’s largest nonprofits and employers, and our CFO is a thoughtful, forward-thinking, and skilled business leader. https://goodwillnmi.applicantpro.com/ jobs/2470859.html

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