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july saturday 60TH ANNUAL UGOTTA 31 REGATTA: July 30 - Aug. 1. Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club. Sailboats from across the U.S. head to Harbor Springs each summer for this sailing tradition. Open to all boats 22 ft. & above. Race watchers either head out onto the water in power boats or watch from the Petoskey State Park or Petoskey’s Sunset Park. ltyc.org/ugotta-regatta ----------------------

60TH ANNUAL CROOKED TREE ART

FAIR: 9am-4pm, GT Civic Center, TC. Featuring nearly 100 artists & vendors. Free admission. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ crooked-tree-art-fair-july-31-2021 ----------------------

DHARAMSALA TC YOGA STUDIO FREE YOGA/GRAND OPENING FESTIVAL:

9am-6pm, 869 Robinwood Court, TC. Enjoy free yoga classes & drawings for prizes. dharamsalatc.com ----------------------

THE INVITATIONAL AT WALLOON LAKE:

July 31 – Aug. 1, Village Green Park, Downtown Walloon Lake. This fine art show will feature painters, sculptors, glass blowers, mixed media artists & much more. All items are handcrafted by the displaying artist. Find ‘The Invitational at Walloon Lake’ on Facebook. ----------------------

FRANKFORT’S ANNUAL STREET SALE:

9am-4pm, Main St., Downtown Frankfort. 231352-7251. ----------------------

THE ALDEN RUN: 5K RUN, 10K RUN, 2

MILE WALK: 9am. All three events start just east of the Community Center, up the hill from town - Alden. Registration ends July 27 at noon. $22. aldenrun.com/register ----------------------

EDIBLES HIKE: 10am, Kehl Lake Natural Area, Northport. Join docents on a tour through this historical natural area. Registration required. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events/ edibles-hike-at-kehl-lake-natural-area ----------------------

QUILT SHOW & BOUTIQUE SALE: 10am4pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. ----------------------

13TH ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT:

10:30am-5pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. Four player teams. $15/person. Picnic/potluck. Register. thevillagetc.com/13th-annualbocce-tournament-2-2-2 ----------------------

“FOOD IS ART” COMPANION PROGRAMS:

11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Front Porch. A conversation about the Benzie Seed Saving Guild with citizen seed savers Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie executive director; Becky Thatcher, project seed librarian. Free. glenarborart. org/events/exhibit-food-is-art-art-is-food ----------------------

“UGLY: A NEW POP MUSICAL”: 11am, P45 Amphitheatre at Civic Center Park, TC. Presented by P45’s Youthquake Company. A fresh parody of Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling,” presented & created by a cast of local TC student performers. A twisted tale of a familiar fable turned upside down, “Ugly: A New Pop Musical” explores learning to love what makes us different through pop bops, Broadway faves, & maybe even TikToks. Suggested ticket price: $15. Pay what you can. parallel45. org/ugly ----------------------

GRAND FINALE SUMMER READING: 11am1pm, at park next to Benzonia Public Library, Benzonia. Join Benzonia Public Library staff & surprise guests - including Pete the Cat! Enjoy stories, activities & crafts. Grand Prize Drawing winners will be announced. Free. benzonialibrary.org ----------------------

LIVE DEMO WITH BLACKSMITH JOE LA-

FATA: 11am-3pm, Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Enjoy live demonstrations by Joe Lafata of J&N Blacksmithing throughout the day with handmade pieces for sale. Most of Joe’s work is created out of reused metal from old farm equipment to scrap pieces he has collected. Free. charlevoixcircle.org/classes-workshops ----------------------

THE WHY & HOW OF SEED SAVING: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center, outdoors. The Grow Benzie Seed Saving Guild has been saving seeds since its formation in 2008. Two citizen seed savers who tend this project are in conversation. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will talk about this ongoing project with Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie executive director; and Becky Thatcher, project seed librarian. Free. glenarborart.org/events/the-why-andhow-of-seed-saving ----------------------

HOW THE PINE RIVER BECAME CHARLEV-

OIX 1721-1869: 12-3:30pm, Charlevoix Public Library & Children’s Garden. Presented by the Charlevoix Cultural Corridor. Learn more about the area & the Indigenous people who have been inhabiting it for centuries. Noon: Intro by Jessica Dominic & David Miles. 12:15pm: Fort Michilimackinac Program from Mackinaw City. 1pm: Bear River Pow Wow Singing & Dancing Group featuring Raymond & Leroy Shenoskey. 1:45pm: Odawa/Ojibwe storytelling by Larry Denemy. 2:15pm: (Repeat) Intro by Jessica Dominic & David Miles. 2:30pm: Bear River Pow Wow Singing & Dancing Group. 12-3:30pm in library’s main entrance: Quill Art Demonstration by Yvonne Walker Keshick, NEA National Heritage Fellow. Library Community Room Gallery: Charlevoix Historical Society Exhibit: “How Pine River Became Charlevoix 1721-1869.” Runs through early Aug. ----------------------

PORTAGE LAKE YACHT CLUB ONEKAMA ONEFIFTY SUNFISH INVITATIONAL: Open fun race for Sunfish sailors. 1:30pm Skippers Meeting; 2pm First Warning. 8061 Portage Point Rd., Onekama. 231-889-4739. View the race from Onekama Village Park, 4775 Main St. ----------------------

P45 PLAY READING SERIES: 2pm, Civic Center Park, Amphitheatre, TC. A Festival of 3 Plays in One Day. A series of play-readings featuring the work of playwrights produced across the country & around the world. These plays include multiple voices in important, ongoing conversations around race, religion, gender identity, & more. Each reading concludes with a talkback featuring artists & community members. “I Wanna F*ck Like Romeo and Juliet”: 2pm. “Our Father”: 5pm. “Blind Crest”: 8pm. $8 per reading or $12 all-day pass. parallel45.org/play-reading-series ----------------------

MUSIC BY THE LAKE: 6-9pm, St. Mary School, Lake Leelanau. Featuring funk & blues with Jabo Bihlman’s Family Jam. Bring your own blanket or a lawn chair & pack a picnic. Free. StMarysLL.org ----------------------

LIVE MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Kinlochen Plaza, Thompsonville. Featuring Christopher Winkelmann. crystalmountain.com/event/live-music-saturdays/7 ----------------------

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: SHOWSTOP-

PERS: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. The OTP Young Company’s Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop presents their annual musical revue. Featuring the best of Broadway. A small but elite cast of young adults. Adults: $15, Youth: $8, VIP Table for Six: $150 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=350 ----------------------

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KOKOMO JACK-

RABBITS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2020/12/202 1Marketing_8.5x11_Schedule.pdf ----------------------

PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA

FORBES: 7:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Featuring a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages. Pink Martini has released 11 studio albums on its independent label Heinz Records, selling over 3 million albums worldwide. $99, $79, $49, $42. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/pink-martini 22 • august 02, 2021 • Northern Express Weekly

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Lots to choose from at the 46th Annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival in downtown Boyne Falls, Aug. 5-8! The Car Show will be held the first night, Thurs., Aug. 5 at 6pm. You’ll also want to see the Youth Bike Parade, Grand Royale Parade, Bump-N-Run, 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run, Youth Day Games, Horseshoe Tournament, and of course enjoy dancing in the polka tent every day to live music. boynefallspolishfestival.com

THE ARCHIPELAGO PROJECT IN CON-

CERT: 7:30pm, TC Senior Center Beach. The Project’s mission is to connect, educate & inspire audiences from diverse ethnic, geographic & socioeconomic populations, & is comprised of highly-trained musicians, teachers & artists from the US & around the world, performing music that spans many styles. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. ----------------------

MYRON ELKINS & THE DYING BREED:

8-11pm, Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. A hillbilly band out of southwest Michigan whose music contains hints of bluegrass, rock, country western & metal music. $15/person. mynorthtickets.com/events/myron-elkins-thedying-breed-live-show-7-31-2021

aug 01

sunday

60TH ANNUAL UGOTTA

REGATTA: (See Sat., July 31) --------------

PEDAL, PIG & PINT BIKE

TOUR: 7:30am. A self-paced bike touring event. Enjoy miles of wooded mountain bike trails or a scenic paved route around Lake Charlevoix, while supporting two non-profit organizations striving to enhance outdoor experiences in the area: Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association & Raven Hill Discovery Center. Stiggs Brewing Company in Boyne City will support this event with a pig roast, pint & festive atmosphere for relaxing after the ride. All riders start at Veterans Memorial Park in Boyne City. Register: bikereg.com. $50/ person; $100/family; $25 under 15. miravenhill. org/get-involved/pedal-pig-pint-bike-tour/pedal-pig-and-pint-bike-tour.html ----------------------

DHARAMSALA TC YOGA STUDIO FREE

YOGA/GRAND OPENING FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 31) ----------------------

THE INVITATIONAL AT WALLOON LAKE:

(See Sat., July 31) ----------------------

PADDLE FOR PINTS: Meet at MiddleCoast Brewing Co., TC next to the parking garage & ride to The Filling Station Microbrewery for check-in & enjoy your first beer & some breakfast or lunch. At designated times, you will launch at Hull Park directly behind the brewery. Wave leaders guide you on an urban paddle through downtown TC over the course of 5+ hours, visiting up to five breweries on water & foot. $65-$99. paddleforpints.com ----------------------

BOOK SIGNING WITH KARL MANKE:

10am-7pm, Horizon Books, TC. This Michigan author has a variety of engaging stories & is more than happy to guide you to the right fit for you. horizonbooks.com/event/book-signingkarl-manke-august-1st-and-2nd ----------------------

PARALLEL 45 THEATRE FESTIVAL: “YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN”:

11am, P45 Amphitheatre at Civic Center Park, TC. $25, $18. parallel45.org/charlie-brown ----------------------

YOGA + BEER: 11am, Silver Spruce Brewing Co., TC. A 1-hour flow outdoor class that will start off slow, & as the class continues, you will go through sequences that will allow more movement into the body. Bring your own mat. Donation based. eventbrite. com/e/yoga-beer-at-silver-spruce-tickets161004561979?aff=erelpanelorg ----------------------

“UGLY: A NEW POP MUSICAL”: 2pm, P45 Amphitheatre at Civic Center Park, TC. Presented by P45’s Youthquake Company. A fresh parody of Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling,” presented & created by a cast of local TC student performers. A twisted tale of a familiar fable turned upside down, “Ugly: A New Pop Musical” explores learning to love what makes us different through pop bops, Broadway faves, & maybe even TikToks. Suggested ticket price: $15. Pay what you can. parallel45.org/ugly ----------------------

INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO LIVE POP-

UP CONCERT: 2pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. This program features a triad of flute, cello & guitar, playing everything from Bach to tangos. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. interlochenpublicradio.org/classical-happenings/2021-06-10/ ipr-live-summer-2021-concert-series ----------------------

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: SHOWSTOP-

PERS: 2pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. The OTP Young Company’s Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop presents their annual musical revue. Featuring the best of Broadway. A small but elite cast of young adults. Adults: $15, Youth: $8, VIP Table for Six: $150 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=350

SHAMBLE ON THE GREEN/LIGHT UP THE

NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: 4pm, Elmbrook Golf Course, TC. A 9-hole progressive shamble, followed by Light Up the Night Concert Series hosted by Kenny Olson & guests. elmbrookgolf.com/home/2021shambleconcertseries ----------------------

TIM ALLEN: City Opera House, TC. Along with his stand-up comedy career, Tim Allen is known for playing Tim “The Toolman” Taylor on the ABC sitcom “Home Improvement” & Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom “Last Man Standing.” He also voices Buzz Lightyear for the Toy Story franchise & played Scott Calvin & Santa Claus in the Santa Clause film trilogy. On tour with Allen is comedian Lowell Sanders. A Detroit native, Lowell offers a unique blend of comedy that is provocative & real. For ages 18+. Held at both 5pm & 8pm. $45. cityoperahouse.org ----------------------

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KOKOMO JACK-

RABBITS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2020/12/202 1Marketing_8.5x11_Schedule.pdf ----------------------

VESPERS: THE 1960’S: 8pm, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey. Elton John Meets Ellington: Elton John, Duke Ellington, Elizabeth Taylor, & more. $18.50, $13.50. https://ci.ovationtix.com/36110/production/104 5499?performanceId=10672995

aug 02

monday

BOOK SIGNING WITH

KARL MANKE: (See Sun., Aug. 1) -------------

MINDFLOW YOGA: 10am, Northern Lakes Community Church, TC. Mindflow - gentle-moderate. A slower paced flow style of yoga that moves from pose to pose, breath by breath. Great for beginners or returning students. Call 935-4556 to reserve a spot. Free. ----------------------

SUMMERFOLK!: 6:30pm, Charlevoix Public Library, Children’s Garden. Bruce combines country, folk, rock, blues, gospel, & a little classical. He brings his guitar, harmonica, & Farmer Foot Drums. Bring a chair. ----------------------

“COLLABORATION”: 7-9pm, Higher Art Gallery, TC. Live music & live art featuring the Jeff Haas Trio & artists. $12 goodwill offering. higherartgallery.com/tickets ----------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY BAND

CONCERT: 8pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Listen to a mix of classical, show tunes, marching, & jazz music from local & visiting musicians from around the world. Free. ----------------------

JOSH MARTIN: 8-11pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. Josh’s music is rooted in the country & bluegrass traditions of his Eastern Kentucky heritage. His acclaimed 2019 album, “Nothing Holding Me,” is an exploration of life’s ironies, as told & sung by a “modern mountain man.” He is accompanied by his acoustic string band consisting of Jenee Fleenor, Matt Menefee & Seth Taylor. Doors open at 8pm; show starts at 9pm. $25. mynorthtickets. com/events/josh-martin-8-2-2021 ----------------------

MOVIES IN BARR PARK: 9-11pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Grab a blanket or your lawn chairs & enjoy a familyfriendly outdoor movie. crystalmountain.com/ event-calendar

aug 03

tuesday

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: DANCE NIGHT WITH

JAZZ NORTH: 7-8:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. www.oldtownplayhouse.com

BAY VIEW WALKING HISTORY TOUR: JOIN

WAITLIST: 10am, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey. Step inside the Bay View campus with a resident tour guide. Your tour will begin at Hall Auditorium & stroll through campus, while talking about the history of the buildings & taking a peek inside some of them too. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4394023 ----------------------

MIDWEEK MORNINGS IN MANISTEE:

10am, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Kevin Christ, associate professor of economics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN presents “America in the Age of Hyperglobalization.” Free. ci.ovationtix. com/35295/production/1059372?performanceI d=10750225

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WOMEN OWNING WOODLANDS (W.O.W.)

HIKE: 10am-noon. The Leelanau Conservation District & W.O.W. are hosting a hike through a woman-owned forest property in Maple City. Participants will be able to experience different examples of forest management & learn from local professionals. Some topics of discussion will be managing red pine plantations, what to anticipate when doing a harvest, & enhancing fallow fields & small forest openings for diverse wildlife habitat. This free event is geared for women to learn & share about becoming a confident forest steward, though all are welcome to attend. Address is provided upon registration. leelanaucd.org ----------------------

OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: “ALL ABOUT TAILS!”: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Featuring stories & songs geared toward preschoolers & their caregivers. Free. sbbdl.org ----------------------

CONNECTING WOMEN LUNCHEON:

11:30am-1pm, Michaywe Inn the Woods, Gaylord. “Giving Back in Your Own Way” featuring Eileen Tussey, Jessica Kane & Hannah Techel. $20 members; $25 non-members. www.gaylordchamber.com/events/details/connectingwomen-luncheon-august-3-2021-5015

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Harbor Springs HARBOR SPRINGS CAR FESTIVAL Car Festival

IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: 1pm, Horizon Books, TC. Sandra Stosz will sign her book “Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass.” In it, Admiral Sandy Stosz draws upon her forty years of extensive experience & wisdom to provide tools that will help leaders reach their goals & succeed at every level. horizonbooks.com/ event/store-book-signing-sandra-stosz-breaking-ice-and-breaking-glass ----------------------

ARTS IN THE PARK: 7pm, Civic Center Park, P45 Amphitheatre, TC. An evening of live music, dance & theater. A collaborative concert featuring the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, Parallel 45 Theatre, & the Traverse City Dance Project. Highlights will include Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the TSO and TCDP dancers, excerpts from The Sound of Music featuring all three organizations, & a program of American Patriotic Favorites by the TSO! $78, $48, $24. traversesymphony.org/arts-in-the-park ----------------------

VIRTUAL EVENT: LIVE & IN CONVERSA-

TION WITH ELLEN AIRGOOD: 7pm. Ellen is the author of “Tin Camp Road” & “South of Superior.” View on McLean & Eakin Booksellers’ Facebook page & YouTube channel. Preorders will be signed & personalized. Free. ---------------------CHICAGO: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. One of the most memorable chart-toppers in popular music, Chicago’s instantly recognizable sound—a fusion of pop, rock, & jazz—& trademark horn section have propelled them to 11 number-one singles, two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, & a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. Join the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers for an evening of hits such as “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” & “If You Leave Me Now.” Tickets range from $68-$88. interlochen.org/events/chicago-2021-08-03 TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK: 9:30-11:30pm, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring the rescheduling of “Big.” Free. Thursday August 12, 2021 Thursday August 12, 2021 5:30pm until dusk 5:30 PM till dusk Zorn Park Downtown Harbor Springs

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aug 04

ELK RAPIDS HARBOR

DAYS: Aug. 4-7. Today includes the Senior Luncheon, downtown Midway, & opening ceremonies during Evening on River St. elkrapidsharbordays. org/erhd-events-schedule ----------------------

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN

THE PARK: Noon, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo stage, Petoskey. Featuring Fowler & Richey. Bring a lunch, lawn chair or picnic blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/article/ctac-petoskey/ charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2021 ----------------------

EVENINGS ON RIVER STREET: 6-9pm, Downtown Elk Rapids, River St. Featuring live music from the Sweetwater Blues Band, kids’ activities & more. ----------------------

PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

6:30pm, Veterans Park, Pavilion, Boyne City. Featuring Nelson Olstrom. Bring a chair or blanket. ----------------------

LIVE MUSIC WITH JESSE JEFFERSON:

7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-parkwednesday/7 ----------------------

MUSIC IN THE AIR: SPECTRUM BRASS

QUINTET IN CONCERT: 7pm, Old Art Building, on the lawn, Leland. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. oldartbuilding.com ----------------------

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: STRUM: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. The Society of Traverse Region Ukulele Musicians will perform traditional & folk songs on four strings. This ragtag group of local ukulele enthusiasts, comprised of musicians of all ages & abilities, encourages audience participation. Sing, dance, or play along (bring your own uke) for a fun night with the whole family. Free; goodwill donations appreciated. tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ online?bestavail=1073&qty=0 ----------------------

TRUCK, TRACTOR & SEMI PULL: 7pm, Kalkaska County Fairgrounds. Watch the West Michigan Pullers at the Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair, featuring seven classes of trucks & tractors. Adults, $10; kids 3-10, $5. fb.me/ e/2AXhMGdb3 ----------------------

DREW NELSON: 8pm, Lake Street Studio Stage, Glen Arbor. This storytelling songwriter & multi-instrumentalist writes as a witness to the lives & journeys of those he has met along the way, mixing Americana & roots-rock with traditional folk styles. Nelson has opened for rock artists like Melissa Etheridge & Edwin McCain, as well as folk singers like Josh White Jr. & John Gorka. Tickets: 231-334-3179. $20.

aug thursday

46TH ANNUAL BOYNE

05 FALLS POLISH FESTIVAL: Downtown Boyne Falls, Aug. 5-8. Polish food & music, rides, games, horse & tractor pulls, parades & more. boynefallspolishfestival.com/schedule-of-events ----------------------

ALDEN DISTRICT LIBRARY CHILDREN’S

ACTIVITIES: 10am, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Kids’ crafts for ages 6-12: Make your own wind chimes. Preschool Story Hour: Listen to “A Parade of Elephants” by Kevin Henkes & enjoy a physical activity. 231-331-4318. ----------------------

KALKASKA COUNTY CELEBRATES 150

YEARS: 10am-6pm, Kaliseum, lawn, Kalkaska. History Tent: Local historic artifacts on loan from community families, townships & county agencies, displayed from 10am-6pm. There will be a living history discussion with local elders at 11am. A bus tour takes place in downtown Kalkaska narrated by Dave Wolfe who will point out & talk about buildings & homes of historic importance. Tours at 1pm & 2pm leave from the Kalkaska Senior Center/COA. Must register: 231-258-5030. Free Community Ice Cream Social at Kalkaska Senior Center/COA Gazebo lawn from 3-5pm. Free. ----------------------

ONEKAMA ONEFIFTY EVENT: Noon, Onekama Branch of Manistee Library. Kids story, craft & playtime. onekama.info/onekama-onefifty ----------------------

ONEKAMA ONEFIFTY EVENT: 2pm, Onekama Township Hall. Settlers & Shorelines Historical Presentation. onekama.info/onekamaonefifty ----------------------

ELK RAPIDS HARBOR DAYS: Aug. 4-7. Today includes a car show, Evening Paddle, Harbor Voices & more. elkrapidsharbordays.org/ erhd-events-schedule ----------------------

FAMILY THURSDAYS: BUTTERFLY HOUSE

& BUG ZOO: 6pm, GT Area Children’s Garden, behind Traverse Area District Library, TC. ----------------------

STREET MUSIQUE: POTLUCK MIXER: 6:308:30pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring Hannah Harris & John Warstler, Peacemeal String Band, Randy Reszka, & The Hype. facebook.com/StreetMusique/photos/pcb.1842352 079270317/1842351085937083 ----------------------

CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: 7pm, GT Pavilions, Grand Lawn, TC. Featuring the Bay Area Little Big Band. Food concessions will be available & new this year. Live streaming will also be available. Free. gtpavilions.org/newsevents/2021-concerts-on-the-lawn ----------------------

LIVE ON THE LAKE: 7-9pm, East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion, Downtown Charlevoix. Folk/pop with Matt Gabriel. ----------------------

MUSIC IN THE STREET: 7-8:45pm, Downtown Beulah. Enjoy folk singer/songwriter May Erlewine. clcba.org/event/music-in-thepark-2021-07-08 ----------------------

NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES’ SUMMER

SEASON: 7pm, held via Zoom. Featuring Susie Yang, author of “White Ivy,” a New York Times bestselling debut novel. Guest host is award-winning NPR journalist & best-selling author Aarti Shahani. Free. nationalwritersseries.org ----------------------

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: “HATE MAIL”:

7pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. This comedy is a Gen X antidote to the play, “Love Letters.” Worlds collide when a man’s furious complaint letter gets the assistant manager fired. Soon they embark on an epic, often acrimonious correspondence as their lives intertwine. Adults: $20, VIP Table for Six: $180 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=337 ----------------------

DEREK ST. HOLMES LIVE: 8pm, Kalkaska County Fairgrounds Arena. The Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair & The BEAR welcome Derek St. Holmes with special guest Evershine Unplugged. Tickets available at gate. $10. fb.me/e/TJIwaoHU ----------------------

MOVIES IN THE PARK: 9:30pm, Alanson Community Park, Alanson. Featuring “The Lion King” (Live Action). Begins at dusk. Bring your own blanket or chair. Free.

aug friday

ELK RAPIDS HARBOR

06 DAYS: Aug. 4-7. Today includes the Arts & Crafts Show, Yoga on the Beach, pickleball, Toddler Trot, Laser Tag Event, Hole in One Contest, Waterball Contest, “Madagascar” shown at Elk Rapids Cinema, Sunset & Sundaes with Drum Circle, & much more. elkrapidsharbordays.org/ erhd-events-schedule

TC DOWNTOWN STREET SALE: 8am-9pm, Downtown TC. Held on Front St. between Union St. & Park St. Avoid construction, & take Grandview Parkway to Union St. to access the Old Town Parking Garage, located on Eighth St. (between Union & Cass). ----------------------

46TH ANNUAL BOYNE FALLS POLISH

FESTIVAL: (See Thurs., Aug. 5) ----------------------

MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL: Mission Point Lighthouse, TC, Aug. 6-7. Located at the north end of a picturesque drive along M-37 through cherry orchards & vineyards, the 2021 Michigan Lighthouse Festival host, Mission Point Lighthouse stands as a classic piece of 150 year old Michigan history. Visitors get a peek of what life was like around the turn of the century for lighthouse keepers & others who lived & worked in the area at the time. michiganlighthousefestival.com ----------------------

PADDLE FOR PINTS: Meet at MiddleCoast Brewing Co., TC next to the parking garage & ride to The Filling Station Microbrewery for check-in & enjoy your first beer & some breakfast or lunch. At designated times, you will launch at Hull Park directly behind the brewery. Wave leaders guide you on an urban paddle through downtown TC over the course of 5+ hours, visiting up to five breweries on water & foot. $65-$99. paddleforpints.com ----------------------

BOOK SALE: 10am-4pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Sponsored by Friends of the Alden District Library. Featuring books, DVDs, & music CDs. 231-331-4318. ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 6-9. Today includes the Guided Glen Park Adventure, Scavenger Hunt, Princess & Prince Contest, Fairgrounds Concert, Figure 8 Demo Derby & more. 8a699dd0-4d22-4f80-ac28-71784a0b8c4d. filesusr.com/ugd/111d5a_ca1355cb c43b409bbe954f25a06f4e3e.pdf ----------------------

SUTTONS BAY BINGHAM DISTRICT LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM:

10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Summer Reading Wrap-Up! Join for crafts, games & prizes. Free. sbbdl.org ----------------------

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN

THE PARK: Noon, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo stage, Petoskey. Featuring Something Great. Bring a lunch, lawn chair or picnic blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/article/ctac-petoskey/ charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2021 ----------------------

ONEKAMA ONEFIFTY EVENT: 1-6pm, Village Park, Onekama. Onekama Parks & Rec Scavenger Hunt. onekama.info/onekama-onefifty ----------------------

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER’S PLEIN AIR

WEEKEND 2021: Painters from across Michigan & the Midwest will converge on Glen Arbor Aug. 6-7 for the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th Plein Air Weekend. This year the event will be highlighted by two outdoor painting competitions & two exhibitions of original work. The Quick Draw is Fri., Aug. 6. This year’s theme asks artists to “Capture Village Life: Images of Empire & Glen Arbor.” Quick Draw paintings will be on view & for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall on Fri. from 5-6:30pm. The Paint Out Exhibit & Sale is Sat., Aug. 7. It features work by 70 artists who registered early to be included in this all-day painting event. The evening viewing & sale is 5:30–7pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. glenarborart.org/events-page/ plein-air-weekend ----------------------

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6:308:30pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring Keith Scott. Bring a blanket or chair. ----------------------

IPRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO:

7pm, Kalkaska County Fairgrounds, Rocking Horse Arena. International Professional Rodeo Association & the Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair present World Championship Rodeo action. Adults, $10; kids 3-10, $5. fb.me/e/1Is2sT2ds ----------------------

LIVE MUSIC WITH JIM HAWLEY: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-park-friday/7 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Featuring the Salt City Dixie Lane Band. Free. ----------------------

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: “I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!”:

7pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. This musical comedy explores the journey from dating & waiting to love & marriage to the agonies & triumphs of in-laws & newborns, trips in the family car, & geriatric pick-up techniques. Adults: $20; youth: $13; VIP Table for Six: $180 (plus fees). tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ login&event=334 ----------------------

BEACH BARDS BONFIRE: 8-10pm, The Beach at The Leelanau School, Glen Arbor. Listen to & share poetry, stories & music. The first hour is reserved especially for the younger set - kids have the opportunity to recite their favorite rhyme, joke or story - then the adult hour continues as the sun sets. Free. ----------------------

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Hailed as “Broadway’s last leading man,” Brian brings his iconic voice & commanding stage presence to northern Michigan. The two-time Tony Award-winning singer’s career covers Broadway, television, film & concert appearances, including two performances at the White House. $117, $97, $77, $47. greatlakescfa.org/events/ detail/brian-stokes-mitchell

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aug saturday ELK RAPIDS HARBOR 07 DAYS: Aug. 4-7. Today includes the Harborun, Cornhole Tournament, Chicken BBQ, Grande Parade, Hole in One Contest, Pet Show, Sand Sculpture Building Contest, Dingy Parade, Paddle Harbor Days, Swan Race, Boat Lighting Contest & Display, fireworks & much more. elkrapidsharbordays.org/erhd-events-schedule ----------------------

WALK-A-THON: Frankfort’s Bellows Park on Crystal Lake. Walk, run, bike. Benefits Benzie Senior Resources. Register & begin your walk between 7:30-9am. A brunch box will be served from 8:30-11am. 231-525-0600. ----------------------

AMERICAN LEGION POST 531 CAR SHOW,

CORNHOLE TEAM TOURNEY & DANCE: Enjoy these events representing Copemish Heritage Days. Classic Car & Truck Show Registration, 8-10am, $10 entry fee. Judging 10am-1pm. Copemish Heritage Parade is at 1pm in Copemish. Cornhole Team Tournament Registration Starts at 2pm. $20 per team. DJ playing your dance favorites at the Legion from 7-9pm. Rock out to Fragile Hammer from 9-11pm. $5 Cover. 944-0221. facebook.com/copemishdays ----------------------

ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 6-9. Today includes Lions Pancakes in the Park, Boosters 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run, PLA Antique Car Show, Lions Doubles Cornhole Tournament, pig roast, fireworks, Bump n’ Run & more. 8a699dd0-4d22-4f80ac28-71784a0b8c4d.filesusr.com/ugd/111d5a_ ca1355cbc43b409bbe954f25a06f4e3e.pdf ----------------------

46TH ANNUAL BOYNE FALLS POLISH

FESTIVAL: (See Thurs., Aug. 5) ----------------------

MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL: (See Fri., Aug. 6) ----------------------

PETOSKEY ANTIQUES SHOW: 9am-5pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. $10 per person; 12 & under, free. petoskeyantiques.com ----------------------

33RD ANNUAL BOATS ON THE BOARDWALK: 10am-4pm, Boardman River, downtown TC. Featuring vintage boats of all materials, boats older than 25 years, & wooden boats

41ST ANNUAL SUTTONS BAY ART FESTI-

VAL: 10am-6pm, Marina Park, Suttons Bay. Featuring 100 artists, community groups, community library book sale, food vendors & a children’s area. Sun. includes a pancake breakfast. suttonsbayartfestival.org/about-1 ----------------------

58TH ANNUAL PORTSIDE ARTS FAIR:

10am-5pm. Held at Elm Pointe, 01656 South M-66 Highway, just 1.5 miles north of East Jordan. This juried art show is a family-friendly event with live entertainment, a snack booth sponsored by The Depot Teen Center, homemade pies & an opportunity to tour the historical museum located on site. Donations appreciated. portsideartsfair.org ----------------------

BOOK SALE: 10am-4pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Sponsored by Friends of the Alden District Library. Featuring books, DVDs, & music CDs. 231-331-4318. ----------------------

PAUL MCMULLEN MEMORIAL 5K: 10am, 3740 South 41 Rd., Cadillac. Cross-country style course. It is held in memory of 1996 Olympian, Paul McMullen. $30. runsignup.com/ Race/MI/Cadillac/PaulMcMullenMemorial5kR unWalk?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSO OnKQ3vCO8buOw ----------------------

SIDEWALK SALES DAY IN BEULAH &

BENZONIA: 10am-4pm, Downtown Beulah & Benzonia. Two blocks of downtown streets will be closed so that shoppers may roam freely among the bargains. A variety of vendors from the Beulah Art Fair will also participate. ----------------------

WALLOON WOODIES 2021: 11am-12:30pm. Held on the docks in front of Barrel Back restaurant in the Village of Walloon Lake. A group of wooden boat owners get together the first Sat. in Aug. to parade their boats down Walloon Lake. Free. facebook.com/walloonwoodies

GAYLORD AUTHOR GLEN A. CATT:

11:30am-1:30pm, Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord. An in-store sit-n-sign for Catt’s new book, “International Leadership: The Glen’s Market Culture.” saturnbooksellers.com/event/sit-n-signgaylord-author-glen-catt ----------------------

ONEKAMA ONEFIFTY EVENT: 1-6pm, Village Park, Onekama. Onekama Parks & Rec Scavenger Hunt. onekama.info/onekama-onefifty ----------------------

KALKASKA COUNTY CELEBRATES 150

YEARS: 3-5pm. Free Community Ice Cream Social at the Kalkaska Senior Center/COA, 303 S. Coral St., from 3-5pm. Display of the 1971 & 1996 Time Capsule. Join local officials & dignitaries for a proclamation, music & memories. Free. ----------------------

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER’S PLEIN AIR

WEEKEND 2021: (See Fri., Aug. 6) ----------------------

MOTORS & MAYHEM DERBY: 6pm, Kalkaska County Fairgrounds Arena. Presented by Keiser Boys Motorsports & the Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair. Pit passes, $15. Adults, $10; kids 3-10, $5. fb.me/e/cGS0TIDWG ----------------------

LIVE MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE WITH IZZY

WALLACE: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. crystalmountain.com/ event/live-music-saturdays/8 ----------------------

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: “HATE MAIL”:

7pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. This comedy is a Gen X antidote to the play, “Love Letters.” Worlds collide when a man’s furious complaint letter gets the assistant manager fired. Soon they embark on an epic, often acrimonious correspondence as their lives intertwine. Adults: $20, VIP Table for Six: $180 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=337 ----------------------

TRAVERSE CITY DANCE PROJECT COM-

MUNITY TOUR: 7pm, Bronson Park, Kingsley. This free outdoor performance will feature a string quartet from the Traverse Symphony Orchestra performing Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons & choreography by Dance Project artistic directors Brent Whitney & Jennifer McQuiston Lott & guest choreographers Alyssa Meyers, Maddy Falconer & Madison Vamostack. The second part of the evening includes two contemporary dance premiers & the program concludes with an optional Q&A with the dancers, choreographers & musicians. ----------------------

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIVETS:

7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. ----------------------

LAVENDER HILL FARM SERIES: CHRIS WAG-

ONER & MARY GAINES: 7:30-9pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. These musicians, together & separately, are founding members of several of Wisconsin’s musical groups, past & present: Harmonious Wail (vintage jazz), The Common Faces (original “folk-soul”), The Bob Westfall Band (original “jazz-grass”), The Moon Gypsies (original Americana/roots-rock), The Stellanovas (“cafe jazz”) & many more. $30 barn; $10 lawn. lavenderhillfarm.com/series-lineup ----------------------

MICHIGAN RATTLERS: 8-11pm, Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. “Lifelong friends and deep-north natives, Michigan Rattlers play heavy-hearted folk-rock with an aching dose of Midwestern nice.” Rolling Stone named the band one of their “Ten New Country Artists You Need To Know” in 2016. $25/person adv. eventbrite.com/e/michigan-rattlers-live-showtickets-151845115829

aug sunday ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 6-9. 08 Today includes PLA Fun Fish, parade, Scottville Clown Band & more. 8a699dd0-4d22-4f80ac28-71784a0b8c4d.filesusr. com/ugd/111d5a_ca1355cbc43b409bbe954f25a06f4e3e.pdf NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC, Aug. 8-14. From harness racing to livestock auctions, from prize winning roses & vegetables to exotic chickens -- you’ll find it at the Northwestern Michigan Fair. Enjoy all the old-fashioned fun along with carnival action on the midway, lots of good eats, demonstrations, exhibits & more. northwesternmichiganfair.net ----------------------

RUN MICHIGAN CHEAP - TC: 8am, Harrington’s By The Bay, TC. 5K, 10K, Half Marathon. 7/8-31 prices: $25, $30, $35. Prices 8/1 - Race: $30, $35, $40. facebook.com/events /292541799114773?acontext=%7B%22eve nt_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface% 22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D ----------------------

46TH ANNUAL BOYNE FALLS POLISH

FESTIVAL: (See Thurs., Aug. 5) ----------------------

41ST ANNUAL SUTTONS BAY ART FESTI-

VAL: 10am-5pm, Marina Park, Suttons Bay. Featuring 100 artists, community groups, community library book sale, food vendors & a children’s area. Sun. includes a pancake breakfast. suttonsbayartfestival.org/about-1 ----------------------

58TH ANNUAL PORTSIDE ARTS FAIR: 10am4pm. Held at Elm Pointe, 01656 South M-66 Highway, just 1.5 miles north of East Jordan. This juried art show is a family-friendly event with live entertainment, a snack booth sponsored by The Depot Teen Center, homemade pies & an opportunity to tour the historical museum located on site. Donations appreciated. portsideartsfair.org ----------------------

PETOSKEY ANTIQUES SHOW: 10am-4pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. $10/ person; 12 &under, free. petoskeyantiques.com ----------------------

IPR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 2pm, Black Star Farms, Hearth & Vine Cafe Patio, Suttons Bay. Mozart in the Pub: String Quartet Play for Fun. Free. blackstarfarms.com/calendar

PITCHES FOR PREVENTION: TC Pit Spitters vs. Rockford Rivets. 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. An evening of inspiration & awareness as part of HOPE L;ves in Northern Michigan’s Movement to Inspire Action for Suicide Prevention/Intervention, Aftercare Support Programs, & Mental Health Awareness. Promo Code: HOPE BUY YOUR TICKETS: https://bit.ly/PitchesForPrevention-Tix-21 Use promo code HOPE when purchasing your tickets & a portion of each ticket sold will be donated to local nonprofits who are providing HOPE through Suicide Prevention/Intervention services, Aftercare Support Programs, & Mental Health Awareness. $12. ----------------------

TRAVERSE CITY DANCE PROJECT’S MOV-

ING THEATER COMES TO BELLAIRE: 6pm, Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology, Bellaire. The Traverse City Dance Project Community Tour kicks off this summer with an outdoor performance in collaboration with Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology. This program includes Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons featuring a string quartet from the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. The second part of the evening includes two contemporary dance premiers, one by Jennifer McQuiston Lott & the other by guest choreographer Kara Wilkes with electronic composers Kevin Beck & Spencer Aubrey. Patrons must reserve their space in advance as it will be limited. Sliding scale. crosshatch.org/ events/2021/6/14/traverse-city-dance-projectsmoving-theater-comes-to-bellaire ----------------------

JEFF HAAS & BIG FUN IN CONCERT: 7pm, Old Art Building, on the lawn, Leland. Enjoy a mix of jazz, funk & Americana. Improvisational watercolorist Lisa Flahive will be demonstrating her craft during the musical performance. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. oldartbuilding.com ----------------------

VESPERS SERIES: SPECTRUM BRASS &

FRIENDS: THE 2021 SEASON FINALE: 8pm, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey. $18.50 adults; $13.50 members. ci.ovationtix. com/36110/production/1045499?performanceI d=10672996

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HISTORIC PETER DOUGHERTY HOUSE TOURS: Tour the historic 1842 Peter Dougherty Mission House where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. Featuring visiting exhibitions of early H K Brinkman contributions to the Village of Old Mission Peninsula & Blacksmith items on loan from Brendon Keenan. Hours: Friday-Sunday, 1-4:30pm. $4 12 years & older. Free under 12. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com ----------------------

13TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF FISHTOWN 5K - VIRTUAL: Walk, run or hike the race on your own time wherever you choose. All proceeds go toward preserving historic Fishtown. Participants will receive a race packet, via USPS mail, with the essential items needed to complete the race between July 17-31. $35. fishtownmi.org/fishtown-5k ----------------------

ROCK THE LIGHT 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK:

Registration goes through Dec. 15. Organizers will mail you your race packet, which includes the tech t-shirt & medal. Choose your date. Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles). Share your photos on the Facebook pages: Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum &/or Friends of Leelanau State Park. All proceeds will benefit the Grand Traverse Lighthouse & Friends of Leelanau State Park. $25 per person. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Northport/RocktheLight5KVirtualRunWalk ----------------------

YOUNG AMERICANS DINNER THEATRE:

Boyne Highlands Resort, Harbor Springs. Dinner theatre shows will be held Tues. through Sat. at 6:30pm. Matinee shows will be held Sat. & Sun. at 2pm. Runs through Aug. 28. See web site for tickets. boynehighlands.com/events/ young-americans-dinner-theatre ----------------------

KIDS ON THE GO SUMMER CAMP: Immaculate Conception Elementary School, TC. Held Mondays & Wednesdays, June 21 - Aug. 4. A Michigan-based pediatric non-profit program that provides physical, occupational, & speech therapy during the summer months for children with special needs. The camp will offer a morning session (ages 3-5 years old): 9:30-11:30am & an afternoon session (ages 6-8 years old): 12:30-2:30pm. Free. kidsonthegocamp.com/ kids-on-the-go-camp-traverse-city ----------------------

BIKE NIGHT & CAR CRUISE-IN: Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls. Held on Tuesdays from June 1 - Aug. 31, 6-9pm. Bring your favorite roadster, hog, or coupe. The Clock Tower Lodge circle drive becomes your showplace filled with plenty of bikes & car lovers that share your passion. There will also be food & drink specials, live music, weekly raffle to benefit local charities, & giveaways. Aug. 3 will feature live music by The Pistil Whips. boynemountain.com/upcoming-events/bikenight-and-car-cruise-in ----------------------

BIKES FOR ALL MEETUPS: This program is for individuals with special needs who are 26 years & older. Norte has a growing fleet of adaptive bikes for all types of people with special needs. Held every Tues. at 10:30am at Norte’s Clubhouse, TC. Bring a lunch. elgruponorte.org/theme_event/bikes-for-all-5/?mc_ cid=dc0ff355c0&mc_eid=df24b9efb4 ----------------------

BLOOMS & BIRDS: WILDFLOWER WALK:

Tuesdays, 10am-noon, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents Julie Hurd & Phil Jarvi to find & identify the beautiful & unique wildflowers. grassriver.org ----------------------

DOWNTOWN THURSDAY NIGHTS LIVE:

Downtown Cheboygan. Live music, yard games, vendors, extended business hours & more. Held every Thurs., 3-8pm through Sept. 16. cheboyganmainstreet.org ----------------------

ER RIDES - SUMMERTIME SLOW ROLLS: Harbor Pavilion, Elk Rapids. Easy 4-5 mile route. Held on Thursdays through summer. Meet at 5:50pm. elgruponorte.org/theme_ event/elk-rapids-rides-summertime-slow-rolls16/?mc_cid=8e9420df74&mc_eid=df24b9efb4 ----------------------

LAVENDER FEST FRIDAYS: Fridays, 10am2pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Drop in, multi-skill level crafts are $5 each. Bring a picnic & visit the free farm. Some weeks will have live music. lavenderhillfarm.com/lavender-fest-fridays ----------------------

MEET UP & EAT UP!: Interlochen Public Library, Community Room. Pick up meals on Mondays from 12-2pm. Free to children 18 & under. 231-276-6767. ----------------------

STROLL THE STREETS: Downtown Boyne City. Friday evenings from mid-June through Labor Day, downtown comes alive as families & friends “stroll the streets” listening to music, enjoying entertainment, children’s activities & much more from 6-9pm.

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CELEBRATING THE ART OF KEN COO-

PER: Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. This artist has had numerous oneman shows of his paintings both here in the U.S. & in the U.K. He spent over a decade working with Britain’s National Trust, English foundations, museums, & historic sites where his watercolor paintings were exhibited & he often lectured & also conducted his “Art and Architecture” workshops. Runs Aug. 6 - Sept. 15. A reception will be held on Fri., Aug. 6 from 6-8pm. See web site for hours, dates. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/pr oduction/1062482?performanceId=10761109 ----------------------

“DON’T MISS THE BOAT”: Harbor Springs History Museum. Presented by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society. This exhibit highlights the historic ferries of Little Traverse Bay & features original watercolors & giclees by local artist William Talmadge Hall. Runs through the summer of 2021. Hours: Tues.Sat., 11am-3pm. harborspringshistory.org/history-museum-exhibits “ON THE PRECIPICE”: Glen Lake Library’s first community exhibit in the new Program Room, featuring the combined talents of Linda Dewey & Anne-Marie Oomen. Their collaborative project features Linda’s pastel paintings, highlighting favorite cultural places or experiences in Leelanau County, coupled with AnneMarie’s poems that were built in response. The pairings are designed to enhance connection & invite insight to places positioned here at the sometimes unsettling precipice where we all now live—even here in this idyllic area. The exhibit will remain on display through the summer. glenlakelibrary.net/events ----------------------

SUMMER SALON: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 2nd annual salon-style exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. charlevoixcircle.org ----------------------

MAGIC THURSDAY ARTISTS SUMMER 2021 ART SHOW & SALE: City Opera House, TC. The “Magic Thursday” artists came together as a group because they shared a passion for creating art. During the summer months, the group paints en plein air at a variety of locations in the Grand Traverse region. They share studio space at Crooked Tree Arts Center during the winter months. Participating artists include Sue Bowerman, Nan Frankland, Ruth Kitchen, Sherry McNamara, Dorothy Mudget, Marilyn Rebant (EMME), & Laura Swire. The exhibit is on display Monday-Friday, from 10am-2pm, & during events in July & Aug. cityoperahouse.org ----------------------

MICHIGAN... IN THE DEEP HEART’S CORE:

Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. A photography exhibit based on William Butler Yeats’ poem, “The Lake Isle of Innisfree.” Written in 1890 & calling for a rejection of the stresses of the industrialized urban lifestyle, Yeats expressed his yearnings for a simpler, more nature-based life. The visual images in the poem, which embrace dream-like references to the small cottage, the planting of food, the open glade in the forest, & the ever-beckoning call of water, were the inspiration for four artistphotographers who readily found Yeats’ visuals in northern Michigan. The exhibit runs through Aug. 20. jordanriverarts.com/events ----------------------

PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT: Artists painted throughout the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in July, even in the torrential rain. The artwork is on display & for sale at the Northport Arts Association, Village Arts Building & online, July 25 – Aug. 1. northportartsassociation.org ----------------------

SMALL WORKS, BIG IMPACT: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Community Collage Project. Runs through Aug. 28. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - RUSTIC ROMANTIC: WORK BY TRISH

MORGAN: Held in Atrium Gallery. Trish Morgan’s paintings take common subjects & render them memorable. Runs through Sept. 11. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/rusticromantic-work-trish-morgan

- BENEATH THE MOON AND UNDER THE SUN: LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS BY HEIDI A.

MARSHALL: Heidi’s pastel paintings capture the grace, power, & emotion of the land that inspires her. Runs through Sept. 4. Open Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org

- PAST IS PRESENT: A DART FEATURED

ARTIST RETROSPECTIVE: This exhibit will recognize the talent, skills, creativity & generosity of past Dart for Art featured artists. Runs through Sept. 4. Open Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org

- THE COLLECTIVE IMPULSE - ONLINE EX-

HIBIT: Runs through Aug. Featuring the work of artists Ruth Bardenstein, Jean Buescher & Susan Moran. The three artists met in Ann Arbor &, over time, have nurtured both personal & creative connections. They regularly share & critique one another’s work & together visit gallery & museum exhibitions. The exhibition was hosted at the Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey from Sept. 21 through Dec. 18, 2020. This online publication shares work from the exhibition. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petos-

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: NISHIKI SUGA-

WARA-BEDA: This exhibition features works by Tusen Takk’s July artist-in-residence. Runs July 25 - Aug. 29. Nishiki Sugawara-Beda is a Japanese-American visual artist based in painting & installation, & has an MFA from Indiana University & a BA from Portland State University. She exhibits her work in solo & group exhibitions nationally & internationally to promote cultural diversity & exchange. Open Weds. through Sun. from 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/artistspotlight-nishiki-sugawara-beda.html?utm_ source=cision&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=tt-dmc-artist-spotlight

- VOICES AND VOTES: DEMOCRACY IN

AMERICA: When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence, they embraced a radical idea of establishing a government that entrusted the power of the nation not in a monarchy, but in its citizens. That great leap sparked questions that continue to impact Americans: who has the right to vote, what are the freedoms & responsibilities of citizens, & whose voices will be heard? This exhibit will be a springboard for discussions about those very questions & how they are reflected in local stories. Runs July 3 - Aug. 15. Open Weds. through Sun., 11am-4pm. - RESILIENCE: AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS AS AGENTS OF CHANGE: Runs through Aug. 15. This exhibition honors aspects of African American history & culture & its contributions to all of America, highlighting a select group of artists who use art as an indispensable tool for social commentary & change. The artworks assembled here—paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, & sculpture—reflect an important part of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ collecting history.

- RUFUS SNODDY: DISAPPEARING MAN:

Runs through Aug. 15. Open Weds. - Sun., 11am-4pm. - RUSSELL PRATHER: AND THE HEART IS

PLEASED BY ONE THING AFTER ANOTH-

ER: Runs through Aug. 15. Open Weds. - Sun., 11am-4pm. Russell Prather makes visually volatile renderings of simple forms & ordinary objects from layers of transparent & translucent media.

- TOM PARISH: AN AMERICAN IN VENICE:

Runs through Aug. 15. Open Weds. - Sun., 11am-4pm. Tom Parish (American, 1933 - 2018) committed his life to painting the essence of Venice. Inspired by shimmering canals & architectural beauty of Italy’s Serenissima (the old serene one), his stylized realist paintings are constructed from blocks of sturdy modernist color. dennosmuseum.org ----------------------

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER, GLEN ARBOR:

- CLOTHESLINE EXHIBIT: Runs July 24 – Aug. 27. An open-air exhibition of small work. This year’s theme is “Wild Friends.” Mon. - Fri.: 9am -3pm. Sat. & Sun.: 12-4pm. glenarborart. org/events/clothesline-exhibit - FOOD IS ART / ART IS FOOD: This juried exhibition features the work of 23 exhibitors who have approached the theme of food as a way to talk about feeding mind, body & spirit. It runs through Aug. 19. GAAC is closed on Sundays. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-foodis-art-art-is-food

- A CELEBRATION: THE PAINTINGS OF

AMY L. CLARK-CARELS: Runs through Aug. Featuring many paintings of local landmarks — from Alligator Hill to interior scenes from the historic Sleeping Bear Inn. glenarborart.org ----------------------

HIGHER ART GALLERY, TC:

- “HEROINES - REAL & IMAGINED”: A 2 woman show featuring sculptor Michelle Tock York & the paintings of Shanny Brooke. An Opening Reception Celebration will be held on Aug. 5 from 6-8. The exhibit runs through Sept. 5. higherartgallery.com - MARK GLEASON: “CARRY THE FIRE”: RUNS June 21 - Aug. 1. Gleason is a contemporary realist. higherartgallery.com Northern Express Weekly • august 02, 2021 • 27