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We Can’t Go Back When I got out of the U.S. Women’s Army Corps in 1967, I had been trained at Fitzsimmons Army hospital in Denver and was able to take the LPN exams. I worked evenings in the county hospital ER in Houston while I was completing my RN degree. I cared for so many women who sat at home in pain and fear of legal repercussions and medical costs before finally coming into the ER because they were so ill. Sadly, way too many died from sepsis.

Many had perforated uteruses or bowels, bladders, and bellies full of pus, feces, and blood that often led to emergency surgeries with the potential for lifelong and lifealtering complications—if they survived.

Some were having seizures from tetanus and some were hemorrhaging. In one case, we heard car brakes screech, a door thud, and a car peel off. We grabbed a gurney and ran out to find a young woman lying lifeless in a huge pool of blood.

With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the majority of the talk is about the abortion pills, Mifesterone and Misoprostol, but they are only effective to up to 10-12 weeks. Many of my patients said they weren’t even aware they were pregnant for two to three months or longer, so they sought out a surgical abortion—even though it was illegal.

This new ruling is going to take us back to those self-induced or back-alley abortions, but that is never brought up— perhaps because there are few people around who remember those days. I do.

That is why my mantra has always been “Keep it LEGAL to keep it SAFE!” Morbidity and mortality from abortion dropped over 90 percent when abortion became safe and legal, and we need to keep it that way. We can’t go back!

Jan Stowe (former RN 1971-2011) | Traverse City Do the Right Thing In 2018, Michael Moore said that at the end of that year, annual financial reports would be published on the Traverse City Film Festival website and quarterly reports after that. Moore also stated that a forensic audit had been ordered.

So where is all this stuff? Who are the board members and where is their contact information, along with the board meeting minutes? After letting past employees go and disparaging them in the press, Moore is limiting the numbers that will come to the 20th TCFF anniversary celebration! Time for Moore to “Do the Right Thing.”

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CONTENTS Up to Us The late British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) said something that to me reflects Republican Trumpian behaviors in thought and action. He said, “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.”

We observe elected Republican fools and fanatics void of critical thought every day. Rare exceptions are Congressional Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger. These elected officials with backbone and moral courage abandoned Trump and Republican party pressures.

They stood firm, obeyed their sworn oaths “to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic,” and continue to serve our nation honorably.

In 1838, President Abraham Lincoln said, Americans must “never … violate … the laws of the country; and never … tolerate their violation by others.” Today we are at risk of losing our democracy. As thinking American voters, we must wake up to the reality of this threat, and at the polls, eliminate Trumpian Republicans and replace them with competent candidates who will abide by their sworn oaths of office.

This midterm election was one vital step to saving America’s democracy. It’s up to us!

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Dr. Bill Steeves | Traverse City What Would You Sacrifice?

As discussions around abortion are made more prevalent following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, I have just a couple of honest questions for those still holding that the practice should be made illegal.

Is it okay for any government to mandate that you donate your organs to those in need? Even in death, hospitals cannot remove and repurpose your organs without permission from your family or a little heart on your ID. If we cannot force the dead to donate their bodies, so why would we force the living?

The argument I hear most often is over when a fetus is considered a human being, and I have to conclude that it doesn’t matter. Is that government allowed to force your body through potentially irreparable changes to save the life of someone you’ve never met? If you refuse to offer your literal flesh to another, should you be met with state-sanctioned violence?

If you still believe that anyone should be forced to donate their uterus and undergo nine months of drastic biological change— or else be met with violence from the state—because someone else needs it to live, I suggest you look at your body in the mirror and ask what the government can force you to sacrifice.

You don’t have to get an abortion. You don’t even have to like the idea, or agree with anyone’s decision to have one. But when you take the stance that having one should be a punishable offense, you’d better be comfortable with a reality in which control over your own body doesn’t belong to you.

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The City of Gaylord is celebrating 100 years this weekend with a parade and City Hall open house. This celebration, just shy of three months after a devastating tornado leveled parts of the town, is intended to honor “100 years of community.” Saturday, Aug. 13, from 12pm to 3pm, the parade will cruise through town, ending at City Hall. There, participants can view the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts’ “Hometown” exhibit, which features the work of local artists. City officials will also be collecting memorabilia—photos, newspaper clippings, tickets to special events, etc.—for a time capsule that will be sealed up and opened again 50 years from now in 2072. Kids will get to explore the city’s public works trucks and police vehicles that will be on display at City Hall, and a farmers market and sidewalk sale will happen concurrently for hungry shoppers. Get all the details at cityofgaylord.com.

Life in the 1800s Comes Alive Head to the Port Oneida Fair in the Rural Historic District of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to experience life as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The fair runs Aug. 12-13 from 10am to 4pm.

Take the trolley, hike, bike, or drive to the select historic sites where a variety of traditional rural crafts and activities take place. Over 60 demonstrators will be at the Thoreson, Olsen, Burfiend, Dechow, and Kelderhouse farms, as well as the schoolhouse. nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/pofair.htm

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Black Mirror lovers, this one’s for you. From international bestselling author Sayaka Murata (Convenience Store Woman) comes a fresh short-fiction collection to make you rethink…well, just about everything. Her first book to be translated to English, courtesy of Ginny Tapley Takemori, Life Ceremony contains 12 narratives ranging from disconcerting to darkly absurd. In her title story, protagonist Maho attends a “life ceremony” (read: bizarre funeral), only to learn that it’s customary to eat the deceased. There’s the lighter brief of “Love on the Breeze,” whose perspective is that of a bedroom curtain, which falls uncomfortably against “A First Rate Material,” wherein it’s trendy to reuse human parts as objects like jewelry and furniture. As predicted, Murata’s skin-tight prose takes familiar forms and irreparably distorts them. As for what’s really going on? That’s up to you to decide.

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“L’Chayim” in Hebrew means “to life,” and what’s life without a little corned beef? At the eponymous delicatessen—with locations in Beulah, Frankfort, and now Glen Arbor— you don’t even have to ask. Their famous “cool” Reuben sandwich shaves priceless time off the afternoon queue, and you definitely don’t want to wait for this. Featuring thinlysliced corned beef stacked between house-made Jewish Rye—or, if you’re feeling extra peckish, on any one of their scratch-baked bagels—this heaping hand-held is finished with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. While you’re waiting for your order or enjoying the accompanying pickle slice, be sure to peruse the drool-worthy deli case (feta spreads, olives, and salads, oh my!). Need a last-minute picnic plate, or in charge of your company’s lunch festivities? The Reuben, along with nine other sandwiches, can be turned into a customized platter, capable of serving up to 12. To life, and one heck of lunch!

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A Dog and Human Show

We have three words for you: Northport Dog Parade. (If you really need more information than that, we suppose you can read on.) The fluffiest, wuffiest parade in northern Michigan takes place Saturday, Aug. 13, at noon. This year’s theme is Alice in Wonderlab: Through the Woofing Glass—we are barking over those puns—and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the parade. Pup parents can pre-register ($6 per dog at northportomenachamber.org), and themed costumes are highly encouraged. The parade lineup will start at 10:30am on 3rd Street in front of the Northport Public Works Department, with the tail-wagging strut through town to follow at noon. Food, drinks, dog treats, and prizes for costumes abound.

Daniel Caudill, one of the parade’s volunteer organizers and owner of Olean’s in Northport, also says, “We will have a large tea party set up for the kids and dogs at the end—yes, a long, long table like Alice in Wonderland.” Proceeds from the event benefit local pet charities.

We wish we had infinite room in our Dates and Nitelife sections to alert you to every live music show in northern Michigan.

Problem is, we print a paper each week—not a book—so we limit our listings to the 13 counties in northwest Lower Michigan we cover. Enter an opportunity to expand your musical horizons, our latest favorite Facebook page, Northern Michigan Live Music Scene.

Perhaps you’ll discover that the Lake Fanny Hoe-Down 2 in Copper Harbor, featuring offthe-radar-favorite Joe Nichols and Ricky Skaggs, rolls the same weekend you’ll be camping the Keweenaw (Aug. 26 and 27). Or maybe you’ll end up making plans to head east for a Sunrise Side Music Festival (featuring a few favorite The Voice and America’s Got Talent contestants) near Alpena this weekend. Music lovers, performers, and anyone looking for more reasons to road-trip around our region will not be disappointed.

Big Week for Booze and Beer NoMi beer and craft spirit makers got a national boost last week. First, our very own Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville brought home bronze medals for their Mad Angler Whiskey and Slightly Lost Barrel Rested Gin from the American Craft Spirits Association’s Annual Judging of Craft Spirits.

The competition was stiff, with over 400 spirits from 37 states plus Washington, D.C. Iron Fish was in good company, as Michigan’s Detroit City Distillery (Detroit), Long Road Distillers (Grand Rapids), and Wonderland Distilling (Muskegon) also brought home accolades. On the beer side of the alcoholic equation, the Michigan Brewers Guild has released a documentary, Great Beer State, in observance of the guild’s 25th anniversary. The film features more than 60 interviews from brewing experts and tells the story of Michigan’s rise to prominence in the beer community. Watch parties are being organized throughout the state, and the schedule can be found at mibeer.com.

8 bottoms up Leelanau Cellars’ Watermelon Wine There was a time in our life, maybe one we’re not too proud of, when we’d eat spears of pineapple or clusters of blackberries soaked in Bacardi rum. Now that we’re older—and at least somewhat wiser—we’ve found an equally delicious yet not so potent party snack via Leelanau Cellars. The family-owned winery recently suggested splitting a watermelon in half lengthwise and scooping out half of that half’s fruit (with a melon-baller, if you want to be fancy about it). Then, deposit that fruit—plus some berries of your choice—into the emptied section. Into the remaining whole section of that half watermelon, you press an opened bottle of Leelanau Cellars’ sweet Watermelon Chill wine, bottle mouth down, and let it saturate all the fruit. Served chilled, this is our latest go-to dish (and drink) to pass at summer potlucks. Do it while the fruit—and the winery’s 25-percent-off wine deal, good through the end of August with website promo code—is ripe. Find Leelanau Cellars’ tasting room at 5019 North West Bay Shore Dr., Omena, and the promo code (and other sellers) at lwc.wine.

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Out in Colorado, U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert is Example One of this incredibly dangerous trend. As reported by several news organizations, back in June Boebert was at a church service/campaign event when she waxed ineloquently about our constitution and how it’s been interpreted for more than two centuries.

According to Boebert, “The church is supposed to direct the government; the government is not supposed to direct the

church… I’m sick of this separation of church and state junk… this is not in the Constitution; it was in a stinking letter.”

This “junk” has protected religions from government intrusion and protected the government from being controlled by any specific religious belief for 202 years. Before the U.S. was even a country, religious intolerance was rampant, and what passed for a government was led and controlled by church leaders. They weren’t exactly benevolent when it came to alternate viewpoints. As a little bonus, they also believed in witches, and in 1692 and 1693, hundreds were accused of practicing witchcraft.

Of those, 19 (most of whom were women) were hanged and one man was “pressed” to death— crushed under heavy stones. So much for the church directing the government.

The groundwork for that separation was clear even earlier. In 1796, we created the Treaty of Tripoli with governments in the Middle East in hopes of creating an alliance to end or reduce piracy at sea in the region. The treaty was ultimately passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate and signed by president John Adams, and Article 11 says, “The government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion…”

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Nationalism is a national identity based on shared characteristics like culture, religion, language, and politics, and assumes superiority, sometimes violently, over those who do not share those characteristics. We have ample 20th century examples.

In the 1930s, Germany had the National Socialist German Worker’s Party, also known as the Nazis. They were nationalist through and through, and millions died as a result. In Italy, it was the Republican Fascist Party led by dictator Benito Mussolini and his squads of thugs and murderers.

Nationalism is a societal evil, not something to which we should aspire. Countries controlled by sectarian governments have a remarkably unsuccessful and oppressive history.

The “stinking letter” to which Boebert refers was written by Thomas Jefferson and sent in 1802 to the Danbury Baptist Association and was to the point: “The First Amendment built a wall of separation between church and state.”

Though Jefferson was in France at the time and could not attend our first Constitutional Convention, most of his ideas were included in the document, so it’s just possible he knew more about it than Boebert.

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kindest interpretation of that is Ms. Greene has confused nationalism with patriotism.

That seems clear enough, but, unfortunately, Boebert is not the only member of Congress whose grasp of history is a little weak.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, for example, recently declared herself to be a “Christian nationalist.” The

Nationalism in Japan was intentionally created in the 1930s. They called it Kokutai, an attempt to establish a “national essence” which included their belief in their own superiority and the inferiority of others.

World War II proved all of them wrong.

We already have white nationalists, groups of overt racists determined to bleach the country of any color. It’s a safe bet Rep. Greene and those who share her narrow and destructive “Christian nationalism” philosophy will be less than tolerant of the nearly 30 percent of the U.S. who do not self-identify as Christians.

Alas, it gets even worse. While speaking at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Policy Summit last December, former U.S. senator and presidential candidate Rick Santorum once again called for a constitutional convention to make our foundational document more “conservative.” Good grief.

This is not just a suggested amendment but a complete rewrite of our Constitution. Not possible, you say? Afraid it is very possible. It would require 34 states, two-thirds of them, to request a constitutional convention. It seems unlikely until you realize 17 states, half the total needed, have already made such a request, and others controlled by Republican legislatures seem to be favorably inclined.

Separation of church and state “junk?”

Christian nationalism? A constitutional convention to give us a more “conservative” constitution?

We are in deep trouble if we have leaders whose grasp of our history, and that of the rest of the world, is so limited they don’t even understand the inherent dangers in the nonsense they spew. Nationalism is a societal evil, not something to which we should aspire. Countries controlled by sectarian governments have a remarkably unsuccessful and oppressive history. And we don’t need a new constitution—just leaders who understand the document we already have.

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by Isiah Smith, Jr. It turns out that all we have to fear is the Supreme Court itself.

understood right existing long before the Constitution existed.

Alexander Hamilton thought the judiciary was the least dangerous branch of government since it controlled no armies and lacked spending power. It had neither force nor will.

All the judiciary had was its judgments.

Justice Douglas asked, “Would we allow the police to search the sacred precincts of marital bedrooms for telltale signs of the use of contraceptives?”

Since Hamilton’s time, that judgment power has assumed unparalleled power and control over the most intimate corners of citizens’ lives. The court’s power has grown like mushrooms and fungus in damp darkness and is infecting sacred areas of our lives: whom we marry, whether to have children, and sexual practices in the sanctity of our own home. How do we protect ourselves when, as in Dred Scott, the court decides that we haven’t any privacy rights the court is bound to respect?

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Overturning precedents should require more than a politically-driven determination that an earlier ruling was wrong; otherwise, the Constitution and our individual rights would change every time the makeup of the court changes.

The right to privacy, a right we thought settled a half-century ago, is the latest victim to judicial overreach.

Gone is the analytic framework of Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), wherein the court found a right to privacy in the Constitution, even though it is not explicitly provided in the document. This “right to privacy” formed the philosophical basis for Roe v.

Wade, giving women the right to autonomy over their bodies.

Griswold was prosecuted under the Connecticut Comstock Act of 1873, which made it illegal to use “any drug, medicinal article, or instrument for the purpose of preventing conception…”. Violators could be “...fined not less than fifty dollars or imprisoned not less than sixty days nor more than one year or be both fined and imprisoned.”

The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, overruled the law as an invasion of the right to privacy, specifically marital right to privacy. The case played a major role in later Supreme Court cases to expand the right of privacy to abortion and LGBTQ rights.

Justice William Douglas’ majority opinion reasoned that many inexplicit rights exist within the Constitution that flow from the “emanations” of other explicitly granted protections. By broadly interpreting the first, third, and fifth amendments, the majority found contraception to be an inexplicit protected right of privacy similarly to the protected right for parents to decide how to raise their children as noted in Meyer v. Nebraska. The majority limited this discussion to the right of privacy within a marriage, arguing that privacy within parts of marriage is an

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In Dobbs v. Jackson, the answer to Douglas’s impish query seems to be yes, we would.

And we would do so with alacrity.

In Dobbs, five black-robed politicians decided that, after a half century, Roe was wrongly decided. The court held, “procuring an abortion is not a fundamental constitutional right because such a right has no basis in the Constitution’s text or in our Nation’s history.” Further, “It follows that the States may regulate abortion for legitimate reasons, and when such regulations are challenged under the Constitution, courts cannot ‘substitute their social and economic beliefs for the judgment of legislative bodies.’” And since abortion presents a “profound moral question,” the Constitution does not prohibit citizens of each State from regulating or prohibiting abortion.

Citizens of each state therefore get to choose for individual women!

Justice Thomas spoke the quiet part out loud.

In his concurrence, Thomas wrote that since the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment does not confer any substantive rights, the court should reconsider all its substantive due process decisions because they are “demonstrably erroneous.” That includes the right to purchase and use contraceptives, the right to same-sex marriages, and the right to engage in certain consensual sex acts (sodomy). These rights are not found in the Constitution.

Sir, are these the only rights not found in the Constitution?

On the right to marry outside one’s ethnic group, Thomas is silent! Loving v. Virginia follows the analytical Roe paradigm.

Dobbs presages the sunset of the right to privacy. It is likely the first in a long line of “sunset cases” to come.

Reforming the court is the only rational remedy. Lifetime tenure must go. In other democratic countries, justices do not occupy God-like status as they do in the U.S. They are merely government-appointed employees without lifetime tenure.

We must jettison our Panglossian view of Supreme Court Justices and recognize what they truly are: powerful partisan politicians. Then we can reform the court and give its untrustworthy and malevolent judgments appropriate consideration.

Isiah Smith, Jr. is a retired government attorney.

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of EMS services said. When police tried to question the employees, they said no one was there who had been working at the time of the incident. But tourist Michael Suissa from Switzerland said he witnessed the assault. Suissa said the assailant had a sword and identified him as a worker he had interacted with over the previous several days. A 46-year-old man was arrested, but it was not clear whether he was employed at the 7-Eleven.

On a Mission On July 22, Corey Johnson, 29, of Ocala, Florida, attempted to enter the Patrick Space Force Base in Brevard County with a special message from President Joe Biden: Johnson claimed Biden had told him to steal a 2013 Ford F150 from Riviera Beach, then drive it to the base to let them know that U.S. aliens were fighting Chinese dragons.

Fox35 Orlando reported that Johnson was apprehended outside the base and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle.

Creme de la Weird Catarina Orduna Perez, of Misantla, Mexico, had "a particular affinity for penises," Vice reported, so when she passed at age 99, her family fulfilled her dying wish: a giant phallic statue atop her grave. Her family unveiled the monument -- all 5 1/2 feet tall and 600 pounds of it -- on July 23, honoring her approach to life and her belief that her family are "vergas" -- a Mexican slang word that means "penis" but can also connote "integrity, courage, passion," said her grandson, Alvaro Mota Limon.

The monument took 12 people a month to construct, and reaction from locals has been mixed. "Of every 10 people, I think that around seven see (it) positively," Mota Limon said.

Bad Sport At the Moscow Open chess tournament on July 19, a chess-playing robot apparently became unsettled by a 7-year-old player's quick move in the game, so it grabbed the child's hand and snapped one of his fingers, the Guardian reported. "The robot broke the child's finger," said Sergey Lazarev, president of the Moscow Chess Federation.

"This is of course bad." Ya think? Another official explained: "There are certain safety rules and the child, apparently, violated them. When he made his move, he did not realize he first had to wait." The player, Christopher, returned to the tournament the next day. His parents have contacted the public prosecutor's office.

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Citing confusingly contradictory reasons, Klondike announced on July 26 that it is discontinuing its beloved Choco Taco ice cream treat, the Associated Press reported.

The confection, invented in 1983 by a former ice cream truck driver, has rabid fans; Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian offered to buy the rights to keep it on the market, but Klondike's parent, Unilever, didn't respond.

Later the same day, Klondike tweeted that it was "working hard" to bring the Choco Taco back "in the coming years."

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Something went terribly wrong on July 15 at a 7-Eleven store in Waikiki, Hawaii, the Associated Press reported. Emergency responders were called to the store just after midnight, where they found a 40-year-old man suffering "multiple lacerations, puncture wounds and a severed hand," Shayne Enright

Recent Alarming Headline A 73-year-old woman fishing with friends off a boat along the Florida coast on July 19 caught the wrong end of a 100-pound sailfish when it leapt out of the water, The Washington Post reported.

Katherine Perkins, from Arnold, Maryland, was stabbed in her groin area by the fish's pointed bill as her companions tried to reel it in. The boat returned to shore and Perkins was airlifted to a hospital.

That's One Way To Do It On July 25, the Curry County (Oregon) Sheriff 's Office received a call from the U.S. Forest Service about fires burning in the county, CNN reported. An employee of the Bureau of Land Management had reportedly seen a man walking along a gravel road, starting fires. As crews on the ground got the blazes under control, three area residents spotted 30-year-old Trennon Smith walking near the fires, Sheriff John Ward said. "It was reported that the suspect became very combative with the three residents and had to be tied to a tree to subdue him," Ward added. Ward said Smith had allegedly set the fires in a manner that would block residents from escaping. He was charged with firstdegree arson, second-degree arson and reckless burning.

Dean Mayhew 30, of Sussex, England, has a bad habit of forgetting his Tesco loyalty card when he goes grocery shopping, the Daily Record reported. The scaffolder and father of seven said he visits the store up to three times a day, so the savings really add up if he can get the discounts. So Mayhew got the QR code from his card tattooed on his forearm -- and it works perfectly.

"Sometimes I'm not the cleverest of guys but (people have) said that for me, it's pretty genius," Mayhew said. "Every time I go in there, they're shocked. I could use the one on my phone but I want to use the one on my arm as it's funny."

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Mistaken Identity Christie Louise Jones, 49, of Richfield, North Carolina, was likely looking for revenge on a former boyfriend on July 22; instead, she got charged with arson and other crimes, the Salisbury Post reported. On that day, at a house in Gold Hill, a woman called the Rowan County Sheriff 's Office to say a woman unknown to her was outside her home, trying to set it on fire. The arson attempt started with a pile of burning wood on the front porch; while trying to reach the hose, the homeowner realized his propane tank was also on fire, and his hose had been blocked with sealant to make it inoperable.

That's when he noticed a car parked across his driveway and a woman standing beside it. When he approached her, he said, "She looked at me like she didn't know who I was" -- and she didn't. She drove away but was later apprehended; deputies said her exboyfriend owns property in the area. Just not THAT property.

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LIVE MUSIC HAUNTS Where to hear local and touring musicians around the North

By Brighid Driscoll Live music is abundant in northern Michigan, and with it plenty of places to sit back, relax, and enjoy with friends and strangers alike. From farms, parks, and beaches to wineries, bars, and clubs, there’s an atmosphere for all. We’ve chosen a sampling of NoMi’s coolest live music haunts to make the most of these fleeting summer days.

SCENIC: Bonobo Winery, Old Mission Peninsula

If you like a glass of wine paired with your jams, look no further than Bonobo in Traverse City. This Old Mission winery offers a bonus of vineyard and Grand Traverse Bay views while you tune in. The wine is grown and made on-site, made further appealing by having celebrity co-owner Amy Smart’s name attached to it (Rat Race, anyone?).

Every Friday evening, a musician or DJ performs on the Bonobo patio. Musicians are Michigan-based and start playing around 5:30pm and wrap by 7:30pm. No tickets or cover fees, just good wine with friends. Coming soon, folk singer-songwriter Luke Woltanski (Aug. 12), the bluesey Sam & Bill (Aug. 19), and eclectic acoustic pop duo Rhett & John (Aug. 26).

Small plates and charcuterie are available to order while you sit back and sip. If you can’t choose between red and white, tastings are $20 and fun, with a knowledgeable staff member to guide you. Check their website for their upcoming music lineup at bonobowinery.com/ events-2.

SCENT-SATIONAL: Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City

Immerse yourself in the purple waves (and soothing scents) of Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City. Their live music series, simply called The Series, is held in a renovated 1920s barn, where local and traveling talent grace the stage every summer from June until September.

Some will remember the previous barn live music series at Aten Place, which had a rich history of live music that grew from a house concert and potluck dinner combo back in 1995.

More dishes and more people began showing up, until 23 years and some 200 shows later when Lavender Hill Farm took over continuing the tradition at their farm.

The Series intentionally chooses a variety of musical performers that will give everyone something to look forward to. Upcoming acts include the Tom Petty tribute band The Insiders (Aug. 13), slide guitar expert Mark Lavengood and his band (Sept. 3), and Charlevoix-based Horton Creek Bluegrass (Sept. 4). Visit their website for tickets and more information at lavenderhillfarm.com/the-series.

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ARTSY: Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville

Located within woodlands near Crystal Mountain, Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP) makes for a magical outdoor music experience. This Benzie County treasure sits on a 30-acre preserve, and throughout the acreage are over 50 sculptures that mesmerize and educate, along with a trail system that allows visitors to see them up close.

Early on in the trail is an amphitheater where MLAP is currently hosting their Summer Sounds Concert Series. Every Friday night, a musician plays from 7pm to 9pm. The last show of the summer is this week on Aug. 12 with Hatchwing Rider, which brings a mix of Americana, rock, country, soul, and blues.

Early bird tickets are $10 and available on their website at michlegacyartpark.org/summersounds-2022, or at the door for $15. Kids 12 and under are free. Make a night of it by arriving early to explore the trail and bringing a picnic basket to the show. (Pro tip: Outdoor seating is rustic, so bring chair pads or blankets!)

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UNDERGROUND: Kilkenny’s Irish Public House, Traverse City

Plenty of young (and young at heart) TC locals have fond memories of rocking out at a Kilkenny’s show. This beloved watering hole is downstairs from North Peak Brewing Company, dimly lit, and has some of the most discerning doormen our team has ever met.

Join the fun every Saturday at 9:30pm for live music meant to make you jig (or, you know, just dance). The Four Horsemen (rock & roll) appear on Aug. 12, followed by One Hot Robot (dance grooves) on Aug. 26, and The OffBeat band (modern and classic rock) on Sept. 2.

Bands play until last call, so you can party almost all night until the bar closes at 2am.

Check Kilkenny’s Facebook page for updates on upcoming events and weekly drink specials.

Noteworthy is Whiskey Wednesday, which offers half-off whiskey specials along with $3 pints; live music from local band The Pocket plays from 8pm until midnight. (And make sure to get some corned beef egg rolls before the kitchen closes.)

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WATERSIDE: Douglas Park at First Street Beach, Manistee

Manistee’s ShoreLine ShowCase offers two of our favorite things in one place: great music and even better views of Lake Michigan. Musicians perform at the Rotary Gazebo on Tuesdays at 7pm, with a bonus of having the concert broadcast on 99.3FM for those listening from their cars, at home, or with a handheld radio with their toes in the sand.

Since its inaugural summer back in 2003, the showcase has grown to offer 11 weeks of free live music for the community. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and the perfectly-packed summer cooler are all encouraged, and when the show wraps around 9:15pm, you’ll have an unbeatable sunset view.

On the schedule for the rest of August: the Grammy-award winning Paul Nelson band (Aug. 16) playing rock and blues; the Eat-It-Up Quartet featuring Ellie Martin (Aug. 23) with blues and jazz; and Duffy King Koalition (Aug. 30) that promises a mix of Latin, jazz, rock, and funk. Get more details at manisteeshorelineshowcase.org.

IN THE CLUB: Encore 201, Traverse City

Traverse City’s newest event venue has an intimate, cocktail lounge feel. Encore 201 opened in March earlier this year above Sparks BBQ in downtown Traverse City. The night spot has a full bar with a craft cocktail menu that boasts classics and twists on favorites like their Flaming Margarita.

The venue has had a full calendar of events already, including comedy shows and DJ sets as well as local, regional, and national music acts. Tickets are general admission with standing room alongside limited bar seating and several cocktail tables. (Prices usually run $5-$10 at the door.) The cozy setting paired with a clear sound system was created to give guests a memorable, quality listening experience.

The venue has already hosted a variety of local talent, including TC based bands like The Truetones, Soul Patch, and Drew Hale. Upcoming performers this month include rising sisterstars Phoebe and Jaclyn of the Keynote Sisters (Aug. 13), American Idol’s Natan Walton (Aug. 19), and Cincinnati based Erin Coburn (Aug. 26). Buy tickets online or at the door. See the rest of their lineup at encore201.club.

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Wilco Returns to Country Sound…with a Twist The band heads to Interlochen

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By Ross Boissoneau With a discography of a dozen studio albums, Grammy Awards, and well-regarded tours and live recordings, the success of Wilco is almost a given.

That’s despite the fact that the band, which appears at Interlochen Center for the Arts on Aug. 17, has always operated in a left field of its own choosing. Debuting as an indie-rock version of the alt-country band Uncle Tupelo, the band has morphed in a number of directions in the nearly 30 years since it formed, including punk, folk, art rock, and more.

So perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that its newest album, Cruel Country, embraces a sort of country-esque, Americana sound. To hear guitarist Nels Cline tell it, this has all been a natural progression of Wilco.

“My first inclinations were rock and blues. In the mid ’70s, I got into improvisational music and progressive rock.

Then punk galvanized me,” he says. Among the influences he cites are Bartok, Weather Report, Pink Floyd, Television, the Allman Brothers, and the Grateful Dead. He names three artists as his primary inspirations: The Byrds, Ravi Shankar, and Jimi Hendrix. So of course he’d join a multi-hyphenate alt-rock country-folk band.

“When I started playing with Wilco, I

wasn’t aware of a lot of Jeff ’s writing,” he says, referencing songwriter and bandleader Jeff Tweedy. “I only knew Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.”

Cline joined the band along with guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone just after the recording of A Ghost Is Born in 2004. Cline says Tweedy sent him versions of the songs from that album before it was released. “I knew right away it would be stylistically diverse, and I’d have a fair amount of latitude, which is liberating.”

Cline’s own music, both prior to his time with Wilco and since, is similarly disparate.

In large part, it explores territory in a free jazz aesthetic while rocking out. He’s reinterpreted the music of John Coltrane, worked with his percussionist twin brother, Alex, and embraced punk and funk along with early fusion from the likes of Miles Davis, Tony Williams, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra. He formed a band with bassist Mike Watt (leader of punk band the Minutemen) inspired by Sun Ra and Captain Beefheart, among others.

Quite a stretch from Wilco. But what else would you expect from a man who named his band the Nels Cline Singers, with nary a vocalist in sight?

Since joining Wilco, Cline has recorded eight albums with the band while also maintaining his own career. In conversation, it’s obvious he revels in performing Tweedy’s songs with the band. “I verge on awe of his

writing,” Cline says of Tweedy.

Like virtually every other musician on the planet, Cline was held hostage by the pandemic. Wilco didn’t tour or record together, so being able to do so for Cruel Country was a godsend, as the enforced time away from his bandmates—from everybody—during the pandemic raised doubts as he’s his own worst critic. “I’m still reeling from having too much time to gaze at my navel,” he says. “I’d look back on my previous recorded output and think, ‘Did I feel that entitled? What the hell was I thinking?’ I’ve tempered it a bit, but there was too much pandemic time.”

The songs on Cruel Country both embrace and expand the alt-country sound, whatever your definition of it. Tweedy says in press materials that he and the band were looking for something new musically. Doing so while still recovering from pandemicenforced isolation felt, in his words, “untethered and futile.”

That’s when the familiar ground of country and folk music came to the fore.

“Songs started happening. Loads of them,” says Tweedy.

Cline agrees with that last sentiment.

“Jeff keeps writing tons and tons of songs.

The songs just fly out of him. Certain songs I heard, I thought, ‘I don’t know if these are Wilco songs, but I love them.’ I joke to my friend Julian Lage, ‘I was never born with the

Americana gene.’ Now I’m embracing it.

“I’m looking forward to playing out more of Cruel Country,” Cline says, noting that the band’s recent tour of Europe found Wilco concentrating on music from its previous recordings. While those will still be part of the sets stateside, Cline says the band will be performing more of its new material. The recording includes 21 songs, but Cline says the band would typically only play five or six of them at their European shows.

One of his joys as a member of the band is playing with fellow guitarist Sansone. “I get to hear Pat play. He’s a badass guitarist.”

Of course, so is Cline, but he says he tries to avoid overplaying. “I just try to stay out of the way, play what the songs want.”

Sometimes, though, what the songs want is a big guitar sound. “On ‘Many Worlds,’ we jam at the end. It’s more like lattice work with tandem guitars,” he says of his dueling with Sansone. “Conversation, not heroics.”

Which is an apt description of the music of Wilco. Whatever oeuvre Tweedy sets out to explore, when fleshed out by the band, it takes on an aura of its own. With Cruel Country, it can be labeled country-folk, or maybe alt-Americana. But ultimately, it just sounds like Wilco.

Get tickets and more information on the Aug. 17 show at interlochen.org/concerts-andevents.

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By Craig Manning One Direction or BTS? *NSYNC or Backstreet Boys? O-Town, B2K, Savage Garden, Boyz II Men, Hanson, or New Kids on the Block? No matter your favorite, you have to respect the boy band archetype: A group of disparate talents come together and somehow move from obscurity to world domination in the blink of an eye. Maybe it’s the love songs, or the dance moves, or the dashing good looks, but for whatever reason, no formula in pop music seems more precisely calibrated for a meteoric rise (and sometimes, a precipitous fall) than the boy band.

We checked in with three of northern Michigan’s so-called “boy bands”—Broom Closet Boys, Jack Pine, and Snacks & Five—to learn about their roots, their career journeys, and their future goals. Oh, and we obviously made them answer the most important question of all: Who is their favorite boy band?

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BROOM CLOSET BOYS The boys: Broom Closet Boys are Chris Smith (guitar and lead vocals), Mike Morrison (bass and backing vocals), and Bruce Braden (drums and backing vocals).

The band: Broom Closet Boys aren’t just a cover band; they are arguably the cover band, at least in the northern Michigan music scene. The three members grew up in the 1990s and came of age in the 2000s, so they have a fondness for the music of those eras. But they also cut their teeth learning to play classic rock tunes. Add the differing tastes of the members— Braden loves metal and country, while Smith and Morrison skew artier and indier—and BCB checks a lot of boxes on the musical flow chart. That dynamic edge is the band’s secret weapon at bar shows or wedding receptions, where they can traverse six or seven decades of iconic hits songs without breaking a sweat. Plus, they even fit some nostalgic boy-band goodness into their setlists from time to time: Their take on Backstreet Boys’ 1999 classic “I Want It That Way” is goofy sing-along bliss.

The story: Broom Closet Boys go way back. According to Smith, the members all “knew each other from growing up and going to school together in Suttons Bay.” Smith and Morrison first played in bands together when they were 15 and 16, respectively, and while Braden ran in different circles (and played in different groups), they were all on one another’s radar. The trio ultimately came together in December 2011 when they got an invitation to play at the now-annual Mistletini holiday party at Knot Just a Bar in Omena.

The show went well, the band became a permanent unit, and the rest was history.

The stomping grounds: From Workshop Brewing Company to Odawa Casino, Broom Closet Boys can be seen and heard regularly at a wide cross section of northern Michigan venues. Upcoming shows include Rove Estate (September 2), Hofbrau in Interlochen (September 3), The Coin Slot (September 9), and Kilkenny’s (September 16).

The future: After more than a decade together, Broom Closet Boys have the chemistry and telepathic connection that a band only builds with time. With those attributes, these boys could easily level up if they wanted to by moving to a bigger live music market or trying to land themselves on a major tour.

For now, though, Smith says the band is content doing what it’s always done: trying to “bring joy” to every audience they meet, whether that’s the Saturday night crowd at a local watering hole or the bride and groom celebrating the most important day of their lives.

“When we can create an atmosphere and energy of fun music for a group of people, and they’re able to ‘let go’ and be in the moment with us and the rest of the party guests, that’s really when the work pays off for us,” Smith explains.

The boy band allegiance: After consulting with his bandmates, Smith points to *NSYNC as the preferred boy band in the BCB camp. “Their holiday album still slaps, and Justin Timberlake was in the band,” he reasons. “Also, we had a request recently from a person younger than us asking us if we knew how to play any ‘nine sync.’ That was a great moment to reaffirm for us that we’re old.”

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The boys: Jack Pine is a Traverse City-based quartet made up of Andrew Thomas (lead guitar and vocals), John Ransom (bass and vocals), Miles Prendergast (rhythm guitar and vocals), and Ryan McGee (drums).

The band: Jack Pine describes their music as “easy beachside vibes mixed with some classic rock ’n’ roll.” “Our songs run the gamut from laid-back summer tunes to powerful ballads to straightforward energetic rock,” Thomas says. “While we play mostly original tunes, our cover selection includes some well-known crowd pleasers in addition to more obscure songs that you might mistake as our own.”

The story: Rewind to 2016 and Prendergast was on a creative hot streak, writing one original song after another. Jack Pine formed around him and his music, with the band booking performances around TC as a vehicle to present the new tunes. Soon, though, Ransom and Thomas began bringing their own original material to the table, igniting and diversifying the Jack Pine sound. Combining disparate influences like Pink Floyd, Alabama Shakes, Bill Withers, Jack Johnson, and Mt. Joy, Jack Pine makes music that sounds anthemic and chill at the same time. Fans of big guitars, spacey atmosphere, and folky vocals will find plenty to love about the band’s terrific debut album, Embers, which was released earlier this year.

The stomping grounds: Jack Pine are regulars on the stages of Lake Ann Brewing, The Little Fleet, and Workshop Brewing Company. Catch them next at The Coin Slot in Traverse City, where they’ll take the stage at 7pm on Friday, August 12.

The future: While “making it big” is certainly on the list of dreams for Jack Pine, Thomas says that the band is “very down to earth and real in our thinking.” A more modest dream for the future is “to open for a regional act and really just get some exposure outside of Traverse City.” On the scale of loftier ambitions, though, Thomas notes that the band does have its sights set on making it to some big stages—particularly Red Rocks, a legendary outdoor amphitheater near Denver, Colorado, that is built amidst giant natural sandstone outcroppings.

The boy band allegiance: “The Beatles count, right?” Thomas asks. (Of course they do!

They’re the prototype!) “They were the original boy band but transcended that and became so much more.” Musing about what allowed John, Paul, George, and Ringo to go from moptop lads singing cover songs in front of screaming crowds to the ambitious experimenters who rebuilt pop and rock music into legitimate artforms, Thomas makes a sly comparison to his own band. “[The Beatles] truly had something more that made them legends of music,” he says. “Maybe it was the fact that they had three songwriters and four members who brought so much diversity to their sound?”

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The boys: Contrary to the number in their name, Snacks & Five is actually a quartet, consisting of Jack Fivecoate (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and harmonica), Erik Griffin (lead guitar), Justin Perry (drums and percussion), and Jimmy Olson (keyboards and backing vocals).

The band: “Good music for island life,” reads one of the reviews on the Snacks & Five Facebook page, a fitting description of the band’s considerable appeal. Playing a mix of reggae, rock, and blues—with a strong emphasis on the easygoing sound of reggae—Snacks & Five sounds like a 90-degree summer afternoon at your favorite beachside tiki bar. The core members handle the foundation of the sound, but true to the communal feel of reggae, their music also often thrives thanks in part to guests. The band’s debut EP, last year’s Feel It in the Air, features appearances from Stu Brooks (an accomplished bassist who has played with the likes of Lady Gaga and Matisyahu) and Billy Kottage and Mike Appleton (both alums of the horn section for ska-punk band Reel Big Fish).

The story: In Snacks & Five, the “Five” is frontman Jack Fivecoate, who started playing guitar and harmonica at 13, honed his musical skills as part of the Traverse City Central High School choral program, and then launched a professional music career that took him (far) away from home. The “Snacks” are Griffin and Perry, who previously played in the local funk rock band G-Snacks. In 2018, Fivecoate moved back to TC—from Honduras, where he’d been working as a bar band singer by night and a professional scuba diver by day—and Snacks & Five took form as a trio, with Olson joining later.

The stomping grounds: The jammy, eclectic music of Snacks & Five has graced the stages of many local venues, from Jacob’s Farm to Union Street Station. Recently, the band landed in front of crowds at both the National Cherry Festival (opening for 1964 the Tribute, the Beatles cover band) and the Beaver Island Music Festival. If you want to dance and groove to the live sounds of Snacks & Five, though, you’d better find your opening this summer.

True to their sun-drenched sound, these guys follow the warm weather south for the winter, setting up seasonal shop in Key West, Florida.

The future: “We feel like we are currently living one of our dreams by spending the winters in the Florida Keys and the rest of the year in northern Michigan,” Perry says. This coming winter marks the band’s fourth sojourn to Florida, where Snacks & Five averages 6-7 shows per week. With a strong reputation as a live band in both locales, Snacks & Five is now looking to up its game as a recording outfit. “Our goal is to get in the studio to make the best music that we can and leave studio sessions with a piece of music that we love, are proud of, and that we can share to the masses proudly,” Perry adds.

The boy band allegiance: “After much thought, our favorite boy band is Led Zeppelin,” Perry says, noting that, while some boy bands and their music have faded with time, the four dudes in Led Zeppelin remain influential more than 40 years after disbanding. “Those legends put out legendary music that will be here forever.” [Editor’s Note: We think Led Zeppelin is a bit of a stretch in the boy-band world, but we’ll let them have this one.]

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Finding Their Rhythm Two nonprofits making music and the arts accessible Up North

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By Lynda Wheatley Not every 10-year-old is lucky enough to have a dad who played alto sax in a 1940s-era Big Band, a mom who majored in and later taught piano performance at Central Michigan University, and a couple of live-in “hippie uncles” who played guitar (not to mention two grandmothers who taught piano).

Petoskey’s Pete Kehoe did, and his exposure to music as both a passion and profession sparked not only Kehoe’s lifelong love of making music but also his eventual musical career—as a vocalist, multiinstrumentalist, songwriter, award-winning composer, producer, and engineer.

“Most kids don’t have anywhere near the opportunities I had,” he says, pointing to a study out of Northwestern University that found, by eighth grade, only 34 percent of kids in the United States participate in elective music instruction.

Big Water Creative That’s something he and award-winning northern Michigan musician Michelle Chenard are working to change with Big Water Creative, the music education nonprofit they founded in 2016.

BWC came about as a way to maintain the momentum of their Mackinac Island Songwriters Weekend, a popular annual retreat they ran in October from 2014 to 2016.

“It was a great couple of years,” says Chenard, “but we were paying out of pocket to run it, and we were no longer able to sustain it.”

Nevertheless, the two saw the impact the

single weekend retreat had on participants, and they didn’t want to abandon it. They also wanted to expand their weekend retreat’s effect—to reach schools, local assisted living communities, and art centers, as well as kids and adults in special education—but with one big caveat: no cost to attendees.

Kehoe proposed launching a nonprofit, and BWC was born.

The two started with what they knew best: Songwriting 101 programs for kindergarten through middle school-aged students. In short order, they involved adults and special needs adults, too, and developed other offerings in line with their own skills and those of other local musicians who signed on to help.

In Wolverine, with the aid of local sponsor Christ Child foundation, they were able to host ukulele programs for two years. They added Music Exploration classes for middle schoolers, introducing kids to different stringed instruments and the different rhythms percussion instruments, as well as Community Sing, which brings elementary school students and seniors together to practice and perform.

The pandemic put a pause on operations, in-person sessions, and, critically, fundraising events. But in fall 2021, Big Water Creative made a big comeback, not only bringing back several in-person programs, but also launching an all-new one: Rock Jam. A donor gifted guitars, guitar amps, keyboards, percussion pads, and other gear, and local musician Chris Michaels signed on to teach Pellston middle schoolers some basic skills on drums, guitar, and bass.

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By the course’s end, the kids had learned how to play as a band, even conquering an entire song—the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army”—together. This coming school year, BWC is bringing Rock Jam to more schools and a Guitar 101 program to a local church for folks in recovery.

Chenard estimates that nearly 200 students have gone through their programs since 2016; more than 75 students, from across six school districts (Gaylord, Cheboygan, Wolverine, Petoskey, Alanson, and Pellston), took part this past year alone.

“The effect of music on the kids is multifold, but the primary thing—aside from boosting cognitive development, critical thinking skills, math skills, etcetera— these kids experience joy through listening to, singing along with, and participating in making music in whatever ways they can,” says Kehoe. “Every kid does it differently, but every kid, and person, experiences that joy that music brings to all of us.”

Case in point: Through BWC, Kehoe works with two groups of special education high schoolers in Gaylord and Cheboygan.

He says some of the kids are high functioning; others are quadriplegic and/or non-communicative/non-verbal. Music, it seems, overcomes any barrier.

“I’ve seen kids literally go from being catatonic and non-responsive to smiling, being communicative, and just beaming from the effects of the music and being able to contribute and participate in it,” he says. “We make sure that any physical issues don’t preclude these kids from joining in, however they’re able to do so. The effect is just amazing.”

Learn more about Big Water Creative Arts and upcoming offerings at bigwatercreativearts.org.

Great Lakes Center for the Arts’ Next Gen Over at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, arts outreach for community youth has been a part of the master plan since the Bay Harbor-based nonprofit opened its doors in July 2018. It teamed up in 2020 with one of the area’s most well-known music education organizations, the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program, which offers in-school strings classes, lessons, and a youth orchestra program for students preschool through high school.

But lesser known is that its first year, GLCFA began its own arts education component, one tied to a single, free mainstage event: The Accidentals, who played for more than 1,000 students from 16 area schools.

Motivated by the students’ response, GLCFA for the 2019-2020 school year developed six more educational programs— each held in the center during the school day and tied to theatrical performances, all free: Freedom Bound, Doktor Kaboom, Pete the Cat, Rosa Parks, and Click, Clack, Moo. In-person events stopped during the pandemic, but Heather Russell, education director at the time, continued outreach via virtual programming opportunities. In January 2022, not long after the program had taken a new name—Next Gen—Rachel Sytsma-Reed picked up the torch.

That February, Next Gen welcomed area students to its first in-person educational program performance since the pandemic began, Warriors Don’t Cry, a play based

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“Not only are Bronkar and Aaron incredible ‘main-stage level’ artists in their own rights, but they’re also committed to interactive live performances and building positive, community-oriented messages,” says Sytsma. To that end, the duo is offering a one-hour “building community through rhythm” workshop for 25 students (grades 5–12) on the GLCFA main stage between their performances.

Looking ahead to the 2022-2023 school year, Sytsma-Reed says Next Gen will offer a gamut of arts education opportunities: stage productions (including Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School and The Lightning Thief for elementary and middle grades), movies (including The Book Thief for secondary students), and ballet (Interlochen Ballet’s Cinderella). Also coming: NextGen’s first Artist in Residence, Paige Hernandez, who will travel to several area middle schools to talk creative writing and using music, movement, and rhythm.

In four years, the program has served more than 14,300 students and grown in scope, frequency, and reach, but Sytsma isn’t calling Next Gen a victory just yet.

“I will feel we have succeeded when educators, education administrators, and parents are in the habit of regularly checking [GLCFA’s] website with the thought, ‘What’s happening at the Center this month for kids?’”

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Expanding reach and event frequency are Systma–Reed’s priorities for the next generation of Next Gen. The program has widened its radius to bring in students from Otsego and Cheboygan counties and has adjusted its matinee schedule for the 20222023 school year to allow for the longer travel time those students need.

However, challenges remain. No. 1: the cost of fuel, which has made transportation to and from events pricier than in years past. “We want to be sure that no child is left out because cost is an obstacle,” says Systma-Reed, who notes that donors and sponsors have so far enabled GLCFA to offer transportation reimbursement to schools or districts.

She adds that schools face other constraints because of the requirements associated with standardized testing, so Next Gen works closely with a teacher advisory council to support some of those testing demands by providing standards-based programming and curriculum for school educators, as well as homeschool parents.

“I am a former professor and eighth through 12th-grade science teacher, so I am committed to expanding our secondary education programming without diminishing the elementary school level opportunities. This means more events,” she says. “My goal is to offer one event per month, October through April.”

The school year hasn’t even begun, and she’s off to a strong start. Wednesday, Aug. 17, brings two performances of Next Gen’s firstever summer event, Collision of Rhythm,

Find information about Next Gen, Dorothy Gerber Strings, and upcoming events at greatlakescfa.org.

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GOOD VIBRATIONS: Courtney Wiggins Music is many things to many people.

Hip hop, jazz, rock, classical, folk…the style doesn’t matter in the long run. It’s all about how music affects people.

That’s what attracted Courtney Wiggins to vibrational sound therapy, using the vibrations of singing bowls to encourage relaxation and wellness, a practice that dates back thousands of years.

Wiggins says all of us are vibrating at different frequencies, and the therapy is designed to interact with those vibrations to retrain the brain. The bowls are placed at various points on the client’s body, and Wiggins uses mallets to strike them or runs a hand or finger around the rim, much like how wine glasses or goblets can produce tones.

“When the body relaxes is when the cells have the opportunity to repair themselves,” Wiggins says. “Society is so busy. People are stressed out because their bodies don’t have the opportunity to relax and repair. You soothe a child by patting on the back. Sound and vibrations help put wee ones to sleep.

Think of humming or a cat purring.” And the vibrations go both ways: “As a practitioner, I get to experience healing for myself.”

Wiggins offers sessions and sound baths at their office or client’s homes and public events. “I also collaborate with New Moon Yoga Collaborative providing sound baths during a monthly Yin+Reiki+Sound Immersion class and during a monthly Wild Women Circle event.”

Wiggins is also the co-founder of Northern Michigan E3, a non-profit devoted to celebrating and welcoming diversity and equity for residents and visitors, and was named the Sara Hardy Humanitarian Award recipient for 2022.

JAZZ HANDS: Josh Lawrence Trumpeter Josh Lawrence has logged time recording and performing with the cream of the jazz crop in Philadelphia and New York, toured with the Hot Sardines and Seal, and even led his own bands. He’s been called a “preeminent voice among young composers” by the revered jazz magazine Downbeat.

Newest to his resume: Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts.

It was his busy performance schedule that made him realize what he really wanted to do: Everything — on stage and in the studio and classroom. “While touring I gave up teaching. I realized I missed it,” he says.

Previously, Lawrence had taught at University of the Arts, Drexel University, and the creative music program at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, all in Philadelphia. But as an adjunct faculty member, he didn’t have a voice in the direction of the curriculum. So he applied for and was selected as the director of jazz studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts last May. What’s it like? “This is my first summer camp,” he says. “It’s intense. I have 60 kids, compared to 15 in the academy. It’s like a real job.”

Jokes aside, Lawrence says he isn’t conceding anything or making any compromises with the performing half of his career. “I’m not stopping what I’m doing. I still go on tours [and] record.” The difference is now he has what he calls a music lab. He plans to immerse students in the music business, from performing to writing and arranging, even taking them on the road while promoting the program within the greater jazz community.

BACKSTAGE MAESTRO: Maria Ulrich Maria Ulrich is one of those people you don’t see or hear at a concert, but she’s the reason you hear anything at all. The owner of Leelanau Sound, Ulrich provides the audio equipment and engineering for events here in northern Michigan, from Milliken Auditorium to Parallel 45, even weddings and receptions. She’s worked her auditory magic as far afield as San Diego and Chicago and toured with bands such as The Accidentals.

Despite those experiences, she’s excited about running her business from Traverse City. “I love to travel, but this is home. Never did I think I’d be able to move back here and do sound, but with the growth [in the business], I can live and work here,” she says.

The Traverse City West graduate enjoyed music in high school, but that was as far as it went at first. “I loved live shows. But I had no desire to be onstage,” Ulrich says. Running the soundboard appealed to her nature. “I’m a helper. I thought, ‘Hey, I can probably do that.’ When I decided I wanted to get into sound, I didn’t want to stop.”

Of course, when the pandemic struck, everybody stopped. “All my work disappeared.

In 2020, I had hardly any gigs—a few outdoor church services and a small wedding where everyone could quarantine on the property for two weeks beforehand.”

Things slowly got back to normal, or at least approaching that. “Last summer I worked for Parallel 45 Theatre company, which was nice because it was working with the same bubble of people the whole time.

This summer, I would say I’m almost back to the number of events I had pre-pandemic.”

SING A SONG: Kanin Elizabeth Kanin Elizabeth’s “Torch Lake Breeze” came to the attention of the Pure Michigan campaign last year, which promoted it as part of a 2021 summer playlist. And for any of us who’ve made one of those instant summer friendships out on the water or around a campfire, Elizabeth’s words ring true: “It was a Torch Lake breeze that brought you to me / And when the summer’s over, you and I will still be friends / I will count down the days until we meet again” The 16-year-old Lansing native spends a lot of time at her family home on Torch Lake and performing around the area. She’s been involved with music since she was a child.

“We listened to music rather than [watching] TV,” Elizabeth says, calling herself “that kid who sang along with every song.”

Eventually that led to her own songwriting. “Playing music was a lot easier.

I started writing to see how I could get better at music. I just keep doing it. I’ve gotten better and better,” she says.

Elizabeth got her start performing at the Alden Bar at age nine. She quickly moved up the ranks, recording four indie-pop originals early this year in Los Angeles with producer and Elton John bassist Matt Bissonette, his brother Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Maynard Ferguson, Ringo Starr), and Jim Cox (Mark Knopfler, Aerosmith).

All recording happened under the watchful eye of Jay Gilbert, an industry executive who created online marketing plans for the likes of Nirvana, The Police, KISS, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, and many others.

This summer, she’s performing across the region at Lake Ann Brewery, Crystal Mountain, Shanty Creek, Lavender Hill Farm, Short’s, and other venues.

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Painting by Spencer Meagher

Nothing Plain about Plein Air PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE MARKS 5 YEARS

By Al Parker Artist Crista Pisano is looking forward to packing up her paints and palettes and venturing to Traverse City when Crooked Tree Arts Center hosts its fifth annual Paint Grand Traverse, Aug. 14-20.

“The Paint Grand Traverse organizers, staff, and volunteers at Crooked Tree Arts Center put on a wonderful event,” says Pisano, who usually can be found painting landscapes in her home studio in Nyack, New York, on the Hudson River. “Last year, being my first time participating, I received such a warm welcome upon arrival. I am also very excited to be returning to my host family, who opened up their home to me and were so lovely.”

Paint Grand Traverse (PGT) is a yearly outdoor paint-fest and competition. This year, 36 artists from 15 states are coming to the region to paint and participate in classes, live demos, youth activities, art sales, and exhibitions throughout the week.

It’s a hybrid event, meaning some featured artists are invited and others are selected through a competitive application process. Each year, organizers invite back the artists who won major awards and sold the most artwork at the previous year’s PGT. They also invite artists who did well at other major plein air competitions across the country. In January, an online application process was held and jurors scored the applicants, with top scorers being invited to attend.

“We have artists coming from California, Florida, and New Jersey, so we cover coastto-coast-to-coast,” says Megan Kelto, vice president of Crooked Tree Arts Center.

No Shortage of Inspiration With so many beautiful spots in northern Michigan to explore, different artists tend to gravitate toward different scenic locations during PGT. “We have some artists who really love painting architecture, bridges, structures, or scenes with a lot of activity and people, while others seek out more pastoral views,” Kelto explains. “But some enduring favorites are Sleeping Bear Dunes, The Village at Grand Traverse, Fishtown in Leland, the views from Chateau Chantal on Old Mission, and Clinch Marina.”

Colorado watercolorist Steve Griggs is returning for his third year with PGT. “Paint Grand Traverse is a fabulous program,” says Griggs, who grew up in the Mitten State and has works on display at Twisted Fish Gallery in Elk Rapids. “It is well run, and they take great care of the artists.

People come from all over the state to watch the artists paint. Everything feels festive and lively. It is just a very fun event.”

So what are his favorite painting locations?

“One of my favorite things about Michigan as a whole is the waterfronts, harbors, and marinas,” says Griggs. “In the Grand Traverse area, I can find so many beautiful places to paint.

I’m particularly partial to the myriad sailboats I see. Additionally, I love the wine country with the lush vineyards and rolling hills. But then, I also truly enjoy painting the pinewood and birch forests, as well as the sand dune and beach areas. Since the peninsula is one of my favorite places on earth, I pretty much consider all of it my favorite location or topic.”

The weathered shanties of Fishtown are one of Illinois artist Spencer Meagher’s

favorite spots. (When not on the road, Meagher works in watercolor, oil, and acrylic in his studio in Mt. Vernon.) He’ll be returning for his third year at PGT. “The scenery is fantastic to paint,” says Meagher. “I can’t wait to spend another week in the beautiful Traverse City area.”

For Pisano, it’s all about the water.

“I love painting the Lake Michigan distant shoreline and boats,” she says. “Exploring the colors in the water is something I am very much looking forward to painting again.”

Not Just for the Artists Even though the topic of fine art can seem intimidating to some, PGT offers a chance to make art accessible to the general public thanks to its laid-back vibe. The week includes some two dozen events, many of which are free and open to the public, and folks are encouraged to visit any of the “featured painting locations” throughout the week and watch the artists at work. There will also be six free painting demonstrations at Crooked Tree Arts Center, where artists will discuss their process and approach as they paint.

The marquee event for the week is the Collectors Gala on Aug. 19. Ticket buyers get the first chance to see—and purchase— paintings created during the week. It’s also the time that artists receive awards for their efforts.

Another popular event is the Pint-Sized Paint Out for kids. Up to 100 young artists ages 15 and under paint in Hannah Park in downtown TC, and plenty of awards are doled out. “The scene of all the kids through the park with their easels is really delightful,” says Kelto.

New this year is a free community block

Painting by Steve Griggs

party, a quick-paint competition for adults, kids’ activities, food trucks, live music, and the public premier of the PGT exhibition.

“We at Crooked Tree Arts Center are so happy to mark the five-year anniversary of Paint Grand Traverse,” adds Kelto. “It’s a great milestone. Whenever you launch something new, as we did with the first Paint Grand Traverse in 2018, you hope that it catches on and resonates with the community.”

Details for the week are at paintgrandtraverse. com/events.

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Inside the New Leonard studio.

Inside the New Leonard studio.

HOW THE MUSIC GETS MADE A look inside a TC recording studio

By Craig Manning Live music is raw, passionate, spontaneous, immediate, magical, and temporary. Hearing a great band lock into a groove or ignite a moment of dancefloor revelry is electric precisely because of its ephemerality. When the song is over, when the house lights come up, when the band leaves the stage, there’s no way to relive that magic in quite the same way again.

Suffice to say, there’s a good reason that music studios exist. A live performance is fleeting, but a knockout studio recording is forever. If you think about your favorite band or songwriter, there’s a good chance their definitive work is not a concert or a live recording, but a song or album with all the sparkle and shine of studio magic.

But what goes into creating and capturing that magic in a studio? How does a great live band convey what they do without an audience on hand? And how can you— if you are an aspiring musician—turn your songs into lush, beautiful recordings that will last forever?

For this week’s music issue, Northern Express connected with one of the region’s recording professionals—Mark Wilson, owner of New Leonard Media—to pull back the curtain on how the music we love gets made.

The Studio New Leonard Media is a Native American-owned recording studio that specializes not just in music production, but also recording for podcasts, voiceovers, promotional materials, and even video.

Wilson, New Leonard’s owner and operator, says it’s often necessary for studios in smaller markets like northern Michigan to do “a myriad of things” in order to pay the bills.

Still, make no mistake: Wilson is a music

man to the bone. The New Leonard website describes him as “a lifelong DJ with a love of hip hop culture and the production of organic and classic boom-bap instrumentals.” He also graduated from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, an esteemed technical recording school based in Arizona; holds certifications in Logic Pro and Pro Tools; and welcomes musicians of all stripes into his studio, from rappers to folk singers to rock bands.

The Clientele So who exactly shows up at a northern Michigan studio to lay down a track or record an album? According to Wilson, it’s a motley crew of different clients. (Not to be confused with hair metal legends Mötley Crüe, who haven’t swung by just yet.)

“I’ve tracked a lot for people where their grandma just loves their voice and they want to have a compilation of some of their songs, either originals or covers,” Wilson explains.

“In those types of situations, we can get the backing tracks and basically just record their voice, karaoke-style.”

Other times, the clients coming into New Leonard are hobbyists who enjoy playing music together and just want to create a document of that experience. A few weeks ago, Wilson recorded a family of musicians who all live in different parts of the country. When the family members found themselves Up North at the same time, they took advantage of their fleeting proximity by booking some recording time. “My studio was suitable for that [project],” Wilson notes.

“It was banjo, violin, guitar, and singing, and it was really just a family thing, where there’s not a lot of high pressure for what the release is going to look like. They were just having fun, and we could give them something good and professional sounding.”

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Occasionally, a larger project will roll through New Leonard’s doors. For instance, over the years, Wilson says he’s worked with a noted producer who has both local roots and a record label full of “larger touring bands.” Sometimes, those bands would come to northern Michigan to work on their albums, and the New Leonard team would get the call to lend a hand.

The Recording Process Regardless of who the client is, the big question is this: How do you actually go about making a professional-sounding song in the studio?

In most cases, Wilson’s go-to starting strategy is to lay down what is called a “scratch track.” A scratch track is essentially a rough sketch of a song, not meant to act as the final recording but instead as a map that the audio engineer and the artist can use to navigate the rest of the recording process.

“If it’s a band, they’ll play together once with a metronome in their headphones, so that the timing stays correct,” Wilson explains.

“We call that recording the scratch track. Then we’ll go back through and record each player separately, one at a time. So, for example, we’ll play just the acoustic guitar, and I’ll put [that player] in the booth and mic it up properly and record that audio alone. We do that for all the individual parts, playing along with the scratch track until we have everything. Then, in the end, we get rid of the scratch track and mix all the parts to build the final song.”

In most cases, Wilson says artists or bands only need to bring their instruments and themselves to the studio to record.

New Leonard—and any other professional recording studio—is going to be fully equipped with all the necessary gear, like microphones and mixing boards. There are some exceptions to that rule: For example,

New Leonard owner, Mark Wilson.

Wilson notes that he doesn’t have a grand piano at his studio, which might mean going somewhere else to get a piano track if the artist wants or needs one.

The Frequently Asked Questions If you are thinking about booking some studio time to record a song or make an album, you probably have a few big questions you want answered before you write a check and schedule the recording block. We asked Wilson some of the most frequently asked questions so we could provide a crash course on what you need to know.

How much does it cost? This question, Wilson says, is the toughest to answer, if only because there are a lot of different variables at play with any given recording project.

Everything from how big the band is to how much the musicians have rehearsed can

impact how long it takes to record, which in turn can add dollars to the final bill. In most cases, Wilson says his recording projects land somewhere between $50 and $2,000.

How can you prepare? While some legendary albums were crafted by bands just hanging out, jamming, and writing songs in the studio—if you watched last year’s The Beatles: Get Back, you know what we’re talking about—Wilson says that approach isn’t necessarily ideal and can be extremely expensive for the average person or band. Instead, he encourages artists to come well-rehearsed and with a good idea of what they want to accomplish in the studio. Musicians who know what they are hoping to record and who can nail their parts in a few takes will get more value out of a studio time than artists hoping to “figure it out” in the moment.

What can a studio offer that a DIY approach can’t? With the advent of GarageBand and other recording software technology, it became way easier for artists to make decent-sounding music at home, without the help (or cost) of a professional studio. For his part, Wilson doesn’t view home recording as a “rival” to the services he provides. In fact, he even encourages prospective clients to try their hand at recording, layering, and mixing music on their own. “No matter what level you consider yourself as a recording artist, that’s going to be your scratch paper,” he says. “You need to have that freedom to play, record, and listen back, because those are the types of things that will make you more prepared before hiring somebody to help produce your music.”

As for the value that an expert can provide, Wilson points to two things: objectivity and time. Having an extra set of (impartial) ears on your music, he says, is

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THE FUTURE OF STUDIO ANATOMY

Since 2012, Studio Anatomy has been a key cog in the Traverse City music scene, with owner Brian Chamberlain turning the business’s basement digs in downtown TC’s historic Arcade building into a hybrid recording studio, music venue, record shop, and all-around hangout for music fanatics.

That chapter of Studio Anatomy has come to an end. Earlier this year, Cherry Republic announced that it had purchased the Arcade building and would be renovating and repurposing the structure as its new Traverse City location.

That news meant long-running leaseholders like Studio Anatomy would have to move out by Sept.

7 and find new homes. When Northern Express reached out to Chamberlain for this article, he said the studio had finished out its final sessions several weeks ago and that he was busy packing up the space and “working on finding a new location for Studio Anatomy.”

In March, when news broke about Cherry Republic’s purchase of the Arcade building, Chamberlain told Northern Express sister publication The Ticker that he was in talks with the management for Cherryland Center about potentially converting the old Younkers department store space as a new home for Studio Anatomy. Chamberlain envisions the space becoming the home for not just a recording studio, performance venue, and record shop, but also a cluster of artist studios, an art gallery, an indoor skate park and roller rink, a brewery, and more.

That plan is still in the works: On Aug. 19, Studio Anatomy will team up with the Traverse City Roller Derby to host a “Save The Studio Benefit Show.” The event will take place at Howe Arena and will feature local bands Tiny Tree, Ficus, Avid Kain, Infinium, and Captain Lemo. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 the day of the show, and can be purchased online at studioanatomy.com/shows.

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Painters from across Michigan & the Midwest will converge on Aug. 4-6 for this event. This year the event will be highlighted by three outdoor painting competitions & two exhibitions of original work. The Sundowner is Thurs., Aug. 4.

The artists will work to capture the sunset.

The Quick Draw is Fri., Aug. 5. This year’s theme asks artists to paint their interpretation of Pastoral Life: Capturing Images of Barns, Farms, & Fields. Quick Draw & Sundowner paintings will be on view & for sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Aug. 5 from 5-6:30pm. The Paint Out exhibit & sale is Sat., Aug. 6. It features work by 70 artists who registered early to be included in this all-day painting event. The evening viewing & sale is 5:30-7:30pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. Entry to Saturday evening’s show & sale is ticketed; $10 - available at the door. Children under 12 are free. The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Arts Center. glenarborart.org/events-page/plein-air-weekend

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---------------------ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 4-8. Today includes the Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Fairgrounds, Boosters 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run in Village Park, Vintage Car Show, Butterfly Release, Lions Doubles Cornhole Tournament, live music by Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys, TNT Bump ‘n Run Derby: Mid-Michigan Championship, live music by The Feral Cats, fireworks & more. westmichiganguides.com/onekama-days

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ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Book Sale to benefit the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. sbbdl.org

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---------------------CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE KICKOFF: 9am-noon, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Join Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council & Bearcub Outfitters for the third annual Clean Waters Challenge, August 5-7. Pick up trash from the shorelines & riverbeds & enter to win prizes, such as Keen & Patagonia gear. watershedcouncil.org/ clean-waters-challenge.html

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---------------------PAUL MCMULLEN MEMORIAL 5K: 9am, Cadillac. The course is cross-country style.

See web site for directions to the course. $30; price increases after 8/4. runningintheusa.com/details/104970

---------------------PETOSKEY ANTIQUES SHOW: 9am5pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Featuring over 140 antique dealers. $10; kids under 12, free.

---------------------28TH ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS AT MACKINAW: Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Includes a Trade Fair 18th & 19th century merchants will feature crafts, clothes & more; 18th & 19th Century Auction; live music & entertainment with The Great Lake Voyageur, February Sky, Great Lakes Thunder Drum, & Karen Dunnam - traditional dance caller; live demos - hawk, knife, musket, cannon & more; & Street Battle - between native Americans & militia forces. Find ‘Rendezvous at Mackinaw & Trade Fair’ on Facebook. Free.

---------------------59TH ANNUAL PORTSIDE ARTS FAIR: 10am-4pm, Elm Pointe, East Jordan. portsideartsfair.org/art-fair

---------------------BOATS ON THE BOARDWALK: Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show on the Boardman River in downtown Traverse City.

More than 40 boats in the water & on land including Chris Craft, Century, Hacker & others from the 1920’s to the 1970’s. Free.

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

---------------------OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Classroom, TC. Drop-in for free arts & crafts for the whole family. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/open-studio-august-6

A summer favorite in northern Michigan, the Northport Dog Parade is back with the theme “Alice in Wonderlab, Through The Woofing Glass!” Led by guest star Amy Smart, the line-up starts at 10:30am at the NorthportOmena Chamber of Commerce, Northport, with the parade beginning at noon. The cost to register is $6 per dog. northportomenachamber.org/northport-dog-parade

book sale, food vendors & activities for children. A pancake breakfast will be held in the park on Sun. morning. suttonsbayarea. com/suttons-bay-art-festival

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THE INVITATIONAL AT TRAVERSE CITY SUNSET PARK ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Sunset Park, TC. daniellesblueribbonevents.com/upcoming-events/ sunset-park-traverse-city

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---------------------TOUR OF PROPOSED TURTLE COVE NATURE PRESERVE: 10am-noon, 1935 Yellow Birch Lane, TC. Learn about the significant natural features of the property & the land protection process from the Conservancy’s staff. This is a moderately strenuous hike. Bring snacks & water. Reserve your spot. Free. gtrlc.org/recreation-events/events

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47TH ANNUAL BOYNE FALLS POLISH FESTIVAL: Aug. 4-7. Today includes the Grand Royale Parade, recognition of royalty, parade winners, & more, Cornhole Tournament, live music by The Beat, New Generation, The Natural Talent Polka Band, DynaVersaStickToneAires, & more. boynefallspolishfestival.com/schedule-of-events

---------------------BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: 11am, Walloon Junction Bar & Grill, Walloon Lake.

Enjoy live entertainment, themed food, drink specials & much more. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

---------------------ICE CREAM FIELD DAY: 11am, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. An event for kids & adults with prizes for all participants. Police & fire trucks will be on site for picture taking. Includes a wagon race, car wash relay, tug of war, ice cream tasting & eating contest, make your own ice cream & much more. Free.

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HARBOR DAYS ROTARY BBQ: 11:30am6pm, Dexter Street - Upper Harbor, Elk Rapids. $14 per person. elkrapidsrotary. org/page/harbor-days-bbq

---------------------BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Dwight Chapin will sign his book “The President’s Man: The Memoirs of Nixon’s Trusted Aide.” mcleanandeakin.com

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BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Tim Mulherin will sign his book “Sand, Stars, Wind, & Water: Field Notes from Up North.” horizonbooks.com/event/booksigning-tim-mulherin-sand-stars-wind-water-field-notes-north

---------------------WE FIGHT NOMI SOCIAL MEETUP: 4pm, East Bay Park, TC. All ages welcome to join for fun, positive social get-togethers.

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

---------------------BIKES & BRAS FUN RIDE: 5-7pm, Bay View Church, TC. This bike ride will benefit Reigning Liberty Ranch for Veterans & Sophiea Safe Haven Sanctuary and Rescue for animals. $25 entry. facebook.com/ bikesandbras

---------------------LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Featuring Izzy Wallace. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-park-wednesday/7

“ANYTHING GOES”: 7pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Audit0o0rium.

Experience high seas hijinks as the students of the High School Musical Theatre Production perform the musical “Anything Goes.” Full $33; Student $18. interlochen. org/events/anything-goes-2022-08-04

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COMEDY WITH MARY MACK: 7pm & 9:30pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. This comedian is a hybrid of Minnesota & Wisconsin & heard on radio shows & podcasts around the country, including The Bob and Tom Show, Mark Maron’s WTF Podcast, & The Grand Ole Opry. $20-$25. etix.com/ ticket/v/21612

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---------------------TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KALAMAZOO GROWLERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CALIFORNIA DREAM: 7:30pm, GT Civic Center, Park Amphitheatre, TC. Set at a 1960’s beach party, this reimagined take on the classic Shakespeare features music by The Beach Boys and The Mamas & the Papas. Presented by Mashup & Rock and Roll Musical. A special “pay what you can” performance to help make theatre accessible to all will be held on Aug. 11 at 7:30pm. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Community Partner Up North Pride. Tickets: $28-$38. mashuprockandrollmusical.com/a-midsummer-nights-california-dream

---------------------STEEL CITY ROVERS: 7:30pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Enjoy traditional Celtic music along with bluegrass, folk & roots.

Their original works touch on issues of love,

loss, celebration & heritage. Tickets range from $12.50-$27.50. lavenderhillfarm.com/ the-series

DREBB LIVE: 8-11pm, Studio Anatomy, TC. A small hip hop concert. Drebb is promoting his new self-titled album, with guests such as Clay Meadows, M-Five & SKB Bmoney. $10.

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TOUR: Veterans Memorial Park, Pavilion, Boyne City. A Benefit for Raven Hill Discovery Center & Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association.

Choose your wheels: a mountain bike or road bike. Start between 7:30-10am. Lunch at Stiggs from 11:30am-2:30pm. Cost: $55; includes a shirt & lunch. Kids under 12 accompanied by an adult: $25. tommba.org

---------------------BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8am-noon, Rainbow of Hope Farm, Kingsley.

Local country group John Thompson, Neil & Kathy Wilgenhoff will play country music from 10:00am-noon. Blueberry picking will also be available. rainbowofhopefarm.weebly.com

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HARBOR SPRINGS COASTAL CRAWL OPEN WATER SWIMMING EVENT: 8am, Little Traverse Bay, Harbor Springs. 1/2, 1, 2 & 3 mile distances. Lunch provided. $40/ person. coastalcrawl.org

---------------------NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC, Aug. 7-13. From harness racing to livestock auctions, from prize winning roses

& vegetables to exotic chickens, enjoy all the old-fashioned fun along with carnival action on the midway, lots of good eats, demonstrations & exhibits galore. northwesternmichiganfair.net

---------------------ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 4-8. Today includes the Onekama Lions Breakfast, Parade featuring the Scottville Clown Band on Main St., Scottville Clown Band in Village Park, & more. westmichiganguides.com/onekama-days

---------------------47TH ANNUAL BOYNE FALLS POLISH FESTIVAL: Aug. 4-7. Today is Family Day & includes Mass for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run, live music by The Beat, & more. boynefallspolishfestival.com/schedule-of-events

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ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Book Sale to benefit the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. sbbdl.org

---------------------28TH ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS MACKINAW: (See Sat., Aug. 6)

---------------------59TH ANNUAL PORTSIDE ARTS FAIR: (See Sat., Aug. 6)

---------------------PETOSKEY ANTIQUES SHOW: 10am4pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Featuring over 140 antique dealers. $10; kids under 12, free.

---------------------SUTTONS BAY ART FESTIVAL: (See Sat., Aug. 6, except today’s times are 10am-4pm.)

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THE INVITATIONAL AT TRAVERSE CITY SUNSET PARK ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., Aug. 6)

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BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: 12-4pm. Today includes the Pirate Poker Run on Walloon Lake. Vessel registration at noon at Tommy’s Walloon. Set sail at 1pm for 4 card locations around Walloon Lake & return for your 5th. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

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“ANYTHING GOES”: 2pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Experience high seas hijinks as the students of the High School Musical Theatre Production perform the musical “Anything Goes.”

Full $33; Student $18. interlochen.org/ events/anything-goes-2022-08-04

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CALIFORNIA DREAM: (See Sat., Aug. 6, except today’s time is 2pm.)

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

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Woman in Black.” This frightening thriller has roles for two men & one woman. oldtownplayhouse.com/get-involved/auditions.html

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JAMMIN MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Featuring Robert Pace’s Natures Brew. Robert’s approach to music is steeped in funky blues, pop, gospel, R&B & soul.

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ONEKAMA DAYS: Onekama, Aug. 4-8.

Tonight includes live music by the Funtastix in Village Park. westmichiganguides.com/ onekama-days

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tuesday NORTHWESTERN MICHI-

GAN FAIR: (See Sun., Aug. 7)

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KALAMAZOO GROWLERS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: Aug. 6-14. Help clean the river banks today at Old City Park in Boyne City at 9am. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

WNMC’S FARMHOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, 1535 S. Norvick Rd., Suttons Bay. Enjoy Celti-billy music by The Steel City Rovers. A mix of traditional Celtic music & North American styles including bluegrass, folk & roots. $20, $25. purplepass. com/#238196/90.7_WNMC_Radio-Steel_ City_Rovers-This_Must_Be_(The_Place)August-07-2022.html

“BACK TO SCHOOL SHOES”: 10am1:40pm, Father Fred, TC. New shoes & socks for kids (toddler to teen), eye exams & glasses (if needed), school supplies & more. Call to register: 947-2055.

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WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: TITO MUNOZ, CONDUCTOR: 7:30pm, Interlochen Bowl. The program will conclude with Interlochen Arts Camp’s traditional end-of-the-summer performance of Franz Liszt’s “Les Préludes” by the combined high school instrumental ensembles & the Interlochen Summer Dance Ensemble. Free. interlochen.org/events/worldyouth-symphony-orchestra-les-preludestito-munoz-conductor-2022-08-07

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VESPERS CONCERT: JAMBALAYA JAM: MARSALIS MEETS MARDI GRAS: 8pm, John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey.

Music of Harry Connick, the Marsalis family, & Dixieland jazz are all folded into an evening of family entertainment straight from New Orleans. $13.50. bayviewassociation.org

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monday NORTHWESTERN MICH-

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BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: Aug. 6-14. Help clean the river banks today at East Jordan Sportsman’s Park at 9am. At 1pm meet at the EJ Community Sport Complex for the first nine holes of the 1st PirateFest Disc Golf Tourney. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

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KID’S CRAFT LAB: BUILD A BOAT: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Build & paint a wooden toy tug, freighter, or speedy boat. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

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G.T. HUMANISTS TOUR THE BOTANIC GARDENS: 6pm. Join the Grand Traverse Humanists for a docent-led tour of the Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park, TC. Free. gthumanists.org

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OTP AUDITIONS: 6:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. For “The

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COUNTRY MUSIC: A FILM BY KEN BURNS (EPISODE 8): 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. “Don’t Get Above Your Raisin” (1984-1996). Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/country-music-film-ken-burns-episode-8

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TOUR OF PROPOSED TURTLE COVE NATURE PRESERVE: 10am-noon, 1935 Yellow Birch Lane, TC. Learn about the significant natural features of the property & the land protection process from the Conservancy’s staff. This is a moderately strenuous hike. Bring snacks & water. Reserve your spot. Free. gtrlc.org/recreation-events/events

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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. Enjoy a Beach Party; hear a beach story & play in the sand! Free. sbbdl.org

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STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Stella, Fairy of the Forest” by Marie Louise Gay. greatlakeskids.org

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WOMEN CAN WOMEN DO - OTSEGO COUNTY: 11:30am-1:30pm, Sojourn Lakeside Resort, Gaylord. Benefits local women, children & families who rely on programs & services provided by the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. Seats are a minimum donation of $100 per person. 231-347-0067.

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NATURE AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH KRISTINA LISHAWA: 2pm, Leland Township Library, Leland. Kristina is a nature & wildlife photographer with special interests in birds, wildflowers, landscapes, & night skies of northern Michigan. She will be sharing some of her favorite images & the stories behind them in this presentation. lelandlibrary.org/programs-events

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OTP AUDITIONS: 6:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. For “The Woman in Black.” This frightening thriller has roles for two men & one woman. oldtownplayhouse.com/get-involved/auditions.html

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

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CONNECTING WITH CHANGEMAKERS - BENZIE EDITION: 8:30-10:30am, Benzie Shores District Library, Frankfort. Join the staff of Rotary Charities for coffee. RSVP. docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3cLVi-LKVvzLCq17yGUwp42jlr1P9IeswOESmrdFbCjQSxA/viewform

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“BACK TO SCHOOL SHOES”: 10am6:20pm, Father Fred, TC. New shoes & socks for kids (toddler to teen), eye exams & glasses (if needed), school supplies & more. Call to register: 947-2055.

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GUIDED HIKE: 10am, Kehl Lake Natural Area, Northport. Enjoy a docent-guided hike through an old forest in the middle of nowhere. Kehl Lake Natural Area is like a journey into the past, before settlers arrived in Leelanau. Join naturalists Bert Thomas, Ann McInnis, & Sheen Watkins for a walk along its pine needle trails. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events/guided-hike-atkehl-lake-natural-area

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CATERPILLARS COUNT COMMUNITY SCIENCE SERIES - THE BUGS & THE TREES: 12-2pm, Boardman River Nature Center, Community Room, TC. Grand Traverse Conservation District Forester Ellie Johnson will discuss bug & trees. Register. Free. gtcd.wufoo.com/forms/q1m8r7qg14rgxtv

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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 12-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, downtown Petoskey. Featuring The Shouting Bones. You can also enjoy a visit with the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society today. Meet adoptable dogs & cats.

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GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5pm, Nicolet National Bank, Gaylord. Catering by BJ’s Catering & Conference Center. Live music by Jeff Greif. Register. $5 members; $10 non-members. gaylordchamber.com/business-after-hours

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MEET THE CANDIDATES: Railroad Square Pavilion, Kalkaska. Doors open at 5:30pm. At 6pm meet the Democratic candidates running to represent Kalkaska County. Bob Lorinser - 1st district US Congressional rep, Joel Sheltrown - 36th district MI Senate, & Cathy Albro - 104th district Mi House of Rep. Free. facebook.com/ events/458783965649502

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BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: 6pm, The Weathervane, Charlevoix. Today includes the Pirate Pre-Invasion Parrrty/Fundraiser.

Enjoy dancing, live entertainment, cold drinks & tasty eats. boynecitypiratefest. com/schedule

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COMEDIAN MAGICIAN JEFF HOBSON: 6pm & 8pm, Lotus Room, above Red Ginger, TC. As seen on HBO, Showtime’s Comedy Club Network, NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic as well as the star of Thames Television’s Magic Comedy Strip, a 16-week television series in England. In 2019 he com-

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pleted a 7-year tour with The Illusionists. $27.50. mynorthtickets.com/organizations/ jeff-hobson

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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 Plumville Project. Free. elkrapidschamber. org/evening-on-river-street

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LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville.

Featuring Luke Woltanski. crystalmountain. com/event/barr-park-wednesday/8

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PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6:30-8:30pm, Veteran’s Park, Boyne City.

Featuring On Tap. Bring your own chair or blanket.

HEIRLOOMS, MEMENTOS & ARTIFACTS: WHY PEOPLE & MUSEUMS COLLECT: 7-9pm, Jordan Valley Emergency Services Building, East Jordan. Presented by the East Jordan Historical Society & Patrick McCleary. Free.

KID’S CRAFT LAB: BUILD A BOAT: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Build & paint a wooden toy tug, freighter, or speedy boat. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

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“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. The Michigan debut of this play written by Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom, based on the best-selling memoir by Mitch Albom. VIP, $75 (Aug. 10 show only); $30, $25, $15 students. cityoperahouse.org/node/440

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JOSHUA BELL & PETER DUGAN IN RECITAL: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Violinist Joshua Bell has performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world, & is a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor, & music director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Pianist Peter Dugan has performed in duos & trios with artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman & Renee Fleming to Jesse Colin Young & Glenn Close. Tickets range from $87-$135. greatlakescfa.org/events/ detail/joshua-bell-and-peter-dugan-in-recital

aug 11

thursday ANTRIM COUNTY FAIR:

Antrim County Fairgrounds, Bellaire, Aug. 11-13. Local crafts, equestrian events, market & showmanship divisions for swine, cows, poultry, sheep & other animals, local performers, craftsmen & educators, & much more. The Antrim County Fair 5K will be held on Sat., Aug. 13 at 8:30am. $25. antrimcountyfair.com

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“BACK TO SCHOOL SHOES”: 10am1:40pm, Father Fred, TC. New shoes & socks for kids (toddler to teen), eye exams & glasses (if needed), school supplies & more. Call to register: 947-2055.

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2022 LEELANAU HOME TOUR: 10am4pm. Sponsored by the Leland Women’s Civic Club. Includes six unique homes in & around the Leland area. Tickets available from members as well as shops around Leland. 231-256-9082. $30.

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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

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Outside Artists Reception Saturday, August 20, 3 to 5pm

COFFEE @ TEN, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Michigan artist Doug Coombe will talk about his work as a music photographer. Coombe’s clients include Rolling Stone, Spin, Billboard, NME, Mojo, Wax Poetics, The Wire, Sub Pop Records, Ghostly Records & Michigan Radio. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey-ctaconline/coffee-10-doug-coombe

AUGUST CLOTHING SALES IN LELAND: Downtown Leland. Hunt for great bargains as you wander through Leland’s shops. lelandmi.org/events-calendar/leland-clothing-sale

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SUMMER READING EVENTS: 10:30am, North Park Pavilion, Suttons Bay. Join for Summer Reading Wrap Up with treats & prizes. Free. sbbdl.org

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: 11am, Glen Lake Library. Skye, a Welsh Corgi, will be at the library as part of the Dog Gone summer program. There will be some dog gone good dog stories, & kids can make their own dog gone fun puppet & read a story to Skye. Free. glenlakelibrary.net

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM: 5-6:30pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Presented by the Mackinaw City Area Arts Council & Starling Theater Company. Find ‘Staring Theater Company’ on Facebook. Bring chairs or blankets.

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HARBOR SPRINGS CAR FESTIVAL 2022: 5:30pm, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs.

Featuring around 200 vehicles. Runs until dusk. Free. harborspringschamber.com/ events/details/harbor-springs-car-festival-2022-10935

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MOVIES IN THE PARK - ALANSON: 5:30pm, Alanson Village Park. Featuring “The Jungle Cruise.” Starts at dusk. Bring your own chair or blanket.

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BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: 6-9pm, Sunset Park, Entertainment Tent, Boyne City.

Today includes the Pirate Queen Pageant. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

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HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: 6:30-8:30pm, Downtown Harbor Springs.

“Buskers, Bluegrass & Blues” with Peacemeal Stringband, Levitator, Dede and the Dreamer, Melissa Welke & Magic by Jania.

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2ND ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE AIR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Tonight features Seth Bernard. Bring along blankets, chairs, food & beverages. oldartbuilding.com/calendar

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BENZONIA ACADEMY LECTURE SERIES: “THE 100 YEAR HISTORY OF THE CHERRY HUT”: 7pm, The Mills Community House, Benzonia. The panel discussion will be moderated by Christy Case, co-owner of The Cherry Hut, & the panel includes Kay Holt, Chris MacInnes, & Ned Edwards, all current or former employees. benziemuseum.org

CHARLEVOIX LIVE ON THE LAKE: 7-9pm, East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion, downtown Charlevoix. Featuring Delilah DeWylde. charlevoixmainstre.wixsite.com/ downtowncharlevoix/summer-concerts

---------------------RENEWABLE ENERGY 101: 7pm, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Learn the who, what, & how of renewable energy by attending this presentation & Q&A session by Joe DeFors of Leelanau Energy. Free. sbbdl.org

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THE ACCIDENTALS & KABOOM COLLECTIVE: 7-8:30pm, Fountain Point Resort, Lake Leelanau. The 40-member Kaboom Studio Orchestra is a Hollywoodstyle industry ensemble that performs & records all of the music at Kaboom. Musicians aged 15-25 work under the tutelage of award-winning educator Liza Grossman, as well as members of the collective — a group of 50+ professional musicians, seasoned producers, recording engineers, composers, & production experts. Katie & Sav of The Accidentals met Liza Grossman when she reached out about recording one of The Accidentals’ songs with her orchestra. $30 lawn seating; $50 reserved seating plus fees. mynorthtickets.com/events/ the-accidentals-the-kaboom-orchestra-atfountain-point-resort-8-11-2022

---------------------“RADIO DAYS 2022”: 7:30pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. This re-enactment of radio broadcasts back in the 1940’s is presented by the Glen Arbor Players. The first half of the program will be “Take a Letter Darling.” The second half is a 1944 broadcast from the “Inner Sanctum Mysteries” series entitled, “The Voice on the Wire.”

Free. glenarborplayers.org

---------------------“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. The Michigan debut of this play written by Jeffrey Hatcher & Mitch Albom, based on the best-selling memoir by Mitch Albom. VIP, $75 (Aug. 10 show only); $30, $25, $15 students. cityoperahouse.org/node/440

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FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS WITH ANDY GRAMMER: THE WRONG PARTY TOUR: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Fitz and the Tantrums evolved from indie upstarts to bonafide hitmakers. They are known for singles like “The Walker,” “Out of My League,” & “HandClap.”

Singer, songwriter & record producer Andy Grammer is best known for his quadruple-platinum single “Honey, I’m Good.” $71, $61, $51, $36. interlochen.org/events/fitz-and-tantrumsandy-grammer-wrong-party-tour-2022-08-11

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---------------------“BACK TO SCHOOL SHOES”: (See Thurs., Aug. 11)

---------------------AUGUST CLOTHING SALES IN LELAND: (See Thurs., Aug. 11)

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PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 10am-4pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Half off on Aug. 18; $5 bag on Aug. 19; Charity Give Away on Aug. 20. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org

PORT ONEIDA FAIR: Experience life as it was in the late 1800s & early 1900s. Take the trolley, hike, bike or drive to the select historic sites where a variety of traditional rural crafts & activities take place. Over 100 demonstrators will be hard at work. Children can try their hand at crosscut sawing & other farm implements. Horses mowing in the fields while artists create paintings inspired by the cultural landscape, plus much more. phsb.org/events-calendar/port-oneida-fair

---------------------STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Stella, Fairy of the Forest” by Marie Louise Gay. greatlakeskids.org

---------------------43RD ANNUAL MICHAYWÉ ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 11am-5pm. Held in the park-like setting adjacent to Michaywe’s Inn the Woods restaurant & Pines Golf Course, Gaylord. Featuring more than 80 booths. michaywe.com

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

---------------------IRONWORKERS FESTIVAL & WALK OF FAME CEREMONY: Mackinaw City High School, Aug. 12-14. Today includes the Walk of Fame Inductee Ceremony. mackinawcity.com/event-detail/international-ironworkers-festival

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FIBER, FASHION, FORMS & FUNCTION: 5-8pm, Tinker Studio, TC. An artist reception celebrating Tinker Studio’s fiber artists, jewelers, sculptors, potters & woodworkers. Enjoy light refreshments as you mix & mingle with artists & art appreciators/collectors. Featured artist, Cynthia Ann, will be working on one of her intricate felted compositions & demonstrating her technique.

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---------------------BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: Today includes The Invasion at 7pm. Decorate your ship & join the fun. Pirates invade Treasure Town, USA by way of a Crazy Flotilla.

Watch behind Boyne City’s Sunset Park as the pirates disembark & start their search for the treasure. 6-11: Live music by The Remedee under the tent. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

---------------------LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville.

Featuring Gael Eschelweck. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-park-wednesday/8

---------------------CONCERT IN THE PARK: 7-8pm, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Featuring Gross Ile Quintet playing Bach, The Beatles & Bowie.

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DOWNTOWN GAYLORD - FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring Eli Lev. Bring your own chair.

---------------------NORTHPORT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 7pm, Northport Marina Park. Featuring Thunderwude. Bring chairs, blankets & a picnic basket.

---------------------SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES: HATCHWING RIDER: 7pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Recently back from recording tracks in Nashville, Hatchwing Rider brings an Americana mix – some rocky, some country, &

yet more with soul/blues mixed in. $10; free for 12 & under. michlegacyartpark.org/summer-sounds-2022

Beach in Indian River. Register also on Sat., from 8-9am at the race pits. tomorc. org/#TOP

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KOKOMO JACKRABBITS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Fireworks will be held following the Aug. 12 game. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/wp-content/uploads/ sites/33/2022/04/2022FullSchedule.pdf

43RD ANNUAL MICHAYWÉ ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 10am-4pm. Held in the park-like setting adjacent to Michaywe’s Inn the Woods restaurant & Pines Golf Course, Gaylord. Featuring more than 80 booths. michaywe.com

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CALIFORNIA DREAM: (See Sat., Aug. 6)

---------------------ZIGGY MARLEY: A LIVE TRIBUTE TO HIS FATHER: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. The son of legendary reggae icon Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, & infuses the reggae genre with elements of funk, blues & rock in hits like “Tomorrow People” & “True to Myself.” He is also a master storyteller & motivational guide to advocate for environmental awareness, self-empowerment, & the transformative power of love. $58, $52, $45, $38. interlochen.org/events/ziggy-marley-livetribute-to-his-father-2022-08-12

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---------------------BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: Today includes the PirateFest Parade, Cap’n Kid’s Fair, Pirate Rivarrr Raft Adventure, live entertainment with bands & Street Theater by Buskermania, The Highlander Games, Talent Contest, Kids Pirate Costume Parade, The Battle of the Boyne River, Booze Cruises & more. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

---------------------DREW KOSTIC MEMORIAL 5K TOUGH RUN: 10am, Twisted Trails Off Road Park, Copemish. This is a 5K obstacle style tough run. Challenge yourself by running or simply walk or crawl the course. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about veteran suicide. $45/person; 12 & under, $25 with no shirt. 222none.org/dk5k

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GROWN-UP & ME CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASS: 10-10:45am, Interlochen Public Library, Community Room. For preschool children aged 2-5 & their grown-up.

Stretch, leap, dance & have fun. 231-2766767. $5 donation suggested.

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IRONWORKERS FESTIVAL & WALK OF FAME CEREMONY: Mackinaw City High School, Aug. 12-14. Today includes a parade, kids’ events, skilled events, a band & dancing. Skilled events include knot tying, rod tying, rivet toss, spud throw, column climb (field event), & the World Championship Column Climb. mackinawcity.com/event-detail/international-ironworkers-festival

---------------------“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: (See Thurs., Aug. 11, except tonight’s time is 8pm.)

2022 MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Featuring blues solo guitarist Keith Scott.

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TEAM MARATHONS: 284 S. Benzie Blvd., Downtown Beulah. Solo race starts at 7am & cost is $30. Team race starts at 8am; $80-$85. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/Beulah/CrystalLakeTeamMarathon

---------------------ANTRIM COUNTY FAIR: (See Thurs., Aug. 11)

---------------------BIRDWATCHING HIKE: 8am, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Join Michigan Legacy Art Park’s executive director & birding guide Angie Quinn on a birdwatching hike through the Art Park. Plan to spend approximately 1.5 hours hiking & bring binoculars if able. $5; free for 17 & under. crystalmountain.com/ event/birdwatching

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MARK MELLON TRIATHLON & 5K: 8am, Otsego Lake County Park, Gaylord. Featuring a Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon Relay, Kayak Triathlon, Kayak Triathlon Relay, Kids Swim/Run & 5K Run. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/Gaylord/MarkMellonTriathlon5K?aflt_to ken=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vC O8buOw

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---------------------CHARLEVOIX WATERFRONT ART FAIR: 9am-6pm, East Park, downtown Charlevoix. Free admission. charlevoixwaterfrontartfair.org

---------------------TOP O’MICHIGAN OUTBOARD MARATHON BOAT RACE: 9am. The course navigates through 87 miles of northern Michigan’s Inland Waterway. Registration will be Fri., Aug. 12 from 5-7pm at Devoe

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OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Classroom, TC. Drop-in for free arts & crafts for the whole family. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/open-studio-august-13

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PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: (See Fri., Aug. 12, except today’s times are 10am-1pm.)

---------------------PORT ONEIDA FAIR: (See Fri., Aug. 12) ---------------------SUTTONS BAY SIDEWALK Downtown Suttons Bay.

SALES:

---------------------THE WILD CARD TRIFECTA SERIES: 10am, Crystal Mountain, Bike Park, Thompsonville. Today is Race 2. The Trifecta Series is a set of three races that can be done individually or as a series for overall points.

Each race the riders will get two runs & their fastest time will be used toward the final results to determine the overall winner. The series will be scored based on a point system with the highest scoring riders getting the top three spots. Race 3 is on Sept. 17.

Online: $40 per event ; $45 per event dayof. crystalmountain.com/event/trifecta-1

---------------------NORTHPORT DOG PARADE 2022: Northport-Omena Chamber of Commerce, Northport. This year’s theme is “Alice in Wonderlab, Through The Woofing Glass!”

Led by guest star Amy Smart. Line-up starts at 10:30am; parade at noon. Register. $6 per dog. northportomenachamber. org/northport-dog-parade

---------------------29TH ANNUAL ODAWA HOMECOMING POW WOW: 1pm & 7pm, LTBB Pow Wow Grounds, Harbor Springs. Featuring Ju-

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nior Miss Odawa & Miss Odawa Contests, dance, drum, & hand drum contest, & food & craft vendors. Free. odawahomecoming. weebly.com

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Open 7 days a week. www.hullsoffrankfort.com

BOOK SIGNING: 1pm, Horizon Books, TC. Robert Steadman will sign his book “I Killed Sam: A Novel Based on the 1957 Groundbreaking Trial of a Battered Woman.” horizonbooks.com/event/book-signing-robertsteadman-i-killed-sam

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“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: (See Thurs., Aug. 11, except today’s times are 2pm & 8pm.)

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S CALIFORNIA DREAM: (See Sat., Aug. 6, except today’s times are 2pm & 7:30pm.)

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231-352-4642 419 Main St, Frankfort www.hullsoffrankfort.com

Party Patio with Wing & Fries Let the good times roll

DISNEY’S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS: 2pm & 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. In the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh & his pals discover that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson. Along the way to a rescue, they learn about teamwork, friendship & sharing snacks. Performances feature 8- to 16-year-old participants in the Young Company’s One-Week Intensive Musical Theatre Camps. Adults, $18; Youth under 18, $10. tickets.oldtownplayhouse. com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=404

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THE INSIDERS: 5:30-10:30pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Enjoy this Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience. $12.50 lawn seats; $27.50 theater seats. lavenderhillfarm.com/the-series

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

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DRAG ME TO QUEEN - BINGO: 7pm & 10pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Featuring The Queen of the Night, Veronica Scott, along with Velma Violet & Betty J. For ages 21+. $30; Bingo card included. eventbrite.com/e/ drag-me-to-queen-bingo-traverse-city-tickets-358607503697?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KOKOMO JACKRABBITS: (See Fri., Aug. 12)

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MOVIE BY THE BRIDGE: 9pm, Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinaw City.

Featuring “Star Wars, Episode IV - A New Hope.” Free.

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sunday FRENCH

VALLEY WINE RUN 5K: 9am, French Valley Vineyard, Cedar. runsignup. com/Race/MI/Cedar/ FrenchValleyWineRun5k?aflt_token=vkmw DmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw

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TOP O’MICHIGAN OUTBOARD MARATHON BOAT RACE: (See Sat., Aug. 13)

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AUTHOR SIGNING: 10am, Horizon Books, TC. A graduate of MSU, Karl Manke has been a self-employed entrepreneur his entire working career. After discovering his inclination for telling a good story, he now spends much of his time fine-tuning the writing craft. horizonbooks.com/event/authorsigning-karl-manke-august-14th-and-15th

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BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: Aug. 6-14.

Today includes the Pirate Brunch at Sunnyside Cafe from 10am-2pm, followed by the volunteer booze cruise from Boyne to Bay Harbor. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

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IRONWORKERS FESTIVAL & WALK OF FAME CEREMONY: Mackinaw City High School, Aug. 12-14. Today includes Old Timer’s Events, followed by the World Champion Column Climb, & an awards ceremony. mackinawcity.com/event-detail/ international-ironworkers-festival

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LAKE CADILLAC ART AFFAIR: 10am5pm, Cadillac Commons. daniellesblueribbonevents.com

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“RADIO DAYS 2022”: (See Thurs., Aug. 11) ---------------------- ---------------------BOZ SCAGGS OUT OF THE BLUES TOUR 2022 WSG THE ROBERT CRAY BAND & JEFF LEBLANC: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Singer, songwriter & guitarist Boz Scaggs brings his blend of rock, blues & R&B. He has produced 19 albums & is a seven-time Grammy Award nominee. Singer & guitarist Robert Cray is a five-time Grammy Award winner & his hits include “Right Next Door (Because of Me),” “Smoking Gun,” & many others. $65, $55, $45, $35. interlochen.org/events/boz-scaggsout-blues-tour-2022-special-guest-robertcray-band-2022-08-13

GRAVESTONE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: 2pm, Homestead Township Cemetery, Honor. Register. Free. benziemuseum.org

RUN THE PIER 5K: 7:30pm, 5th Ave., Manistee. This foot race & fun run takes participants out & onto Manistee’s north pier & around its iconic lighthouse as part of a 5K. $40. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Manistee/RTP5K

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2022 MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Enjoy Broadway & pop music with the Northern Michigan Chorale.

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THE BEACH BOYS: SOLD OUT: 8-10pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Sixty

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Years of the Sounds of Summer. The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Hits include “ Surfin,’” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls” & many more. $75, $85, $90. lrcr.com/eventcalendar/concerts/the-beach-boys

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“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: (See Thurs., Aug. 11, except today’s time is 3pm.)

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

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CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: 7pm, GT Pavilions, Grand Lawn, TC. Featuring The Petoskey H.S. Steel Drum Band. Free. gtpavilions.org/events/concerts-on-thelawn-13 KITTY DONOHOE: 7pm, Acoustic Tap Room, TC. This Ann Arbor based songwriter & Michigan Emmy recipient is not an Irish or Celtic singer, but draws from that part of her heritage, as well as her American roots, as an artist. $20 advance; $25 door. drinkacoustic.com

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LIVE AT THE GARDEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: NICKI BLUHM W/ JESSE NOAH WILSON, ZACH SCHMIDT & JACKIE BERKLEY: 8pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Bluhm is a frequent col-

laborator of the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh as well as Dawes and Little Feat. Special guests include Jesse Noah Wilson (Band of Heathens, John Fogerty), Zach Schmidt, & Jackie Berkley who will each perform their own songs & then unite “In the Round.” $25 GA. gardentheater.org

mile route through historic neighborhoods, the waterfront area & downtown. 946-4800.

art PAINTINGS BY BARB VALENTINE: Al-

den District Library. On display through Aug. 231-331-4318.

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, 8pm, 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

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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, 10am-12:30pm.

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EMERGING ARTIST EXHIBIT: Old Art Building, Leland. Paul Olsen: “Of Winds and Waves and White Pines: An Artist’s Love of Good Harbor Bay.” The Opening will be held on Fri., Aug. 12 from 6-8pm. Artist Remarks at 7pm. The exhibit will run Aug. 13-18, 11am-4pm. oldartbuilding.com

gionally inspired work by local & area artists. Runs through Sept. 3. Open Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am-3pm. 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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“ART IS ART”: Ramsdell Theatre, Hardy Hall Gallery, Manistee. This exhibition of abstract art features six northern Michigan artists: Susan Wild Barnard, Jef Bourgeau, Jesse Hickman, Judy Jashinsky, Rufus Snoddy & Pier Wright. Runs through Sept.

3. An opening reception will be held on Sat., Aug. 6 from 4-6pm. Hardy Hall Gallery CLOSED on Aug. 27. ramsdelltheatre.org

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

UNREVEALED- INVITATIONAL MASK EXHIBIT: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Unrevealed is an invitational show featuring 15 artists. Many are based locally, regionally & all across the globe. The exhibit opens for in person viewing on Aug. 9, with a collector preview on August 8, ONLINE. Free. Runs through Sept. 5. higherartgallery.com

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

SUMMER PAIRING: 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. Runs through Aug. 13. twistedfishgallery.com/event/pairing-withsculptor-dick-davis-painter-alan-maciag

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-work-lynn-bennettcarpenter-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

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A COLLECTION OF LIMITED EDITION PRINTS - BY JOHN LENNON & YOKO ONO: Freshwater Art Gallery, Boyne City. Runs through Aug. 7. facebook.com/ FRESHWATERARTGALLERY

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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

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3RD ANNUAL SUMMER SALON: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Showcasing re-

for this exhibition. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/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/environmental-impact.html?utm_source=cision&utm_ medium=email&utm_campaign=dmc-summer-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

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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-the-precipice - 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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NORTHPORT ARTS ASSOCIATION, NORTHPORT: - STARRY NIGHT EXHIBIT: Aug. 12-26, Village Arts Building. Featuring art of the night sky. Runs Weds. - Sun., noon-4pm. northportartsassociation.org/events-exhibits - DAN MALSKI SOLO ART EXHIBIT: FIVE MILES NORTH OF NORTHPORT TIMES 13 YEARS: After a career as a car designer that took him to Brazil, China & Australia, Dan lives in Leelanau Township where he applies his design skills to pastel painting, furniture design & architecture. The art exhibit will display all of these endeavors.

It runs through Aug. 6, with a reception & afterglow on Aug. 6 from 7-11pm. northportartsassociation.org/events-exhibits

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As author Denis Mackail wrote of the approach of Aug., we may “sigh over the vanished strawberries and all that they signified” … or we can keep the camp chairs in the sandy car, knowing full well that summer is only half over and there’s more acoustic exploring to do.

To take us up on the latter, consider a trip to the boutique multi-genre music festival Livelylands—taking place August 19 to 21 in Empire and now celebrating five years of unique music.

Highly curated by founders Emily Lively and her husband, Robert Chacon, the Livelylands vibe combines camping, a vegetable and flower farm and market, late night song circles, local beer and food, and a smaller stage than the big venues that really connects performers with the audience.

“We’re still building it, but now we have a genuine community here,” Lively says.

“We always wanted to connect traveling musicians with a new region for their work while remaining a festival for music lovers where you’ll get to explore new performers, new ideas, and genres, [where] the bands and artists are still hanging out and accessible,” she adds.

Lively and Chacon spent years in Austin, Texas, and have worked for the famed SXSW Music Festival, among other live events. Those connections have followed and benefitted them as they moved to Michigan, where Livelylands is a family affair and includes Lively’s parents, Kelley and Jim, who help manage everything, along with her sister Jane who runs the onsite vegetable and flower farm.

The three-day experience opens Friday night with a Farm-to-Festival dinner and sundown concert from The Sea The Sea, an upstate New York-based indie folkpop duo featuring Chuck and Mira Costa, who are returning to Empire. According to Lively, 98 percent of the ingredients for the dinner last year came from the on-site farm

or sourced locally, a goal they’re hoping to hit again. “We did have to buy some mayo and mustard, but almost everything else came from the region,” Lively says proudly.

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Saturday is the all-day music jamboree featuring acts like Austin’s indie rock outlaw country fusion band Good Looks and Austin singer-songwriter Rebecca Loeb. Detroit’s rock group Zastava plays alongside singer Fay Burns performing solo (you may know her as one half of Escaping Pavement). Also playing are folk singer Michael Camp, Michigan-based acoustic pop musician Sierra Cassidy, and artist Allie Kessel from Traverse City. Jason Weems acts as the maestro of intros and stories in between acts.

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Closing the festival and new this year is the Gospel Brunch. “I used to go to this taqueria in Austin on Sundays where we’d drink frozen margaritas, eat breakfast tacos, and listen to this unbelievably cool gospel jam. I’ve been wanting to do one here for a while, and it finally came together this year,” Lively says.

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Grand Rapids based Avalon Cutts-Jones, a self-described “choir girl with quartet roots who loves jazz harmonies while performing classical with a neo soul vibe,” headlines on Saturday night and then leads the Gospel Brunch lineup on Sunday morning with other visiting artists.

There is a lot to love about this gem of an event, from the laid-back and authentic atmosphere, to the beautiful NoMi outdoor setting, to the genuinely great music treated with respect by those excited to discover new acts and hear new sounds. Families and children are welcome, parking is easy, and you can create the perfect seat by bringing your own chairs or blankets.

The festival offers several packages and passes, along with individual tickets to select events and onsite camping options. It runs Aug. 19 to 21, 2022. For more information, visit thelivelylands.com

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One of the inspiring experiments I hope you will attempt in the coming months is to work on loving another person as wildly and deeply and smartly as you love yourself. In urging you to try this exercise, I don't mean to imply that I have a problem with you loving yourself wildly and deeply and smartly. I endorse your efforts to keep increasing the intensity and ingenuity with which you adore and care for yourself. But here's a secret: Learning to summon a monumental passion for another soul may have the magic power of enhancing your love for yourself.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran author Katherine Mansfield wrote, "The mind I love must have wild places, a tangled orchard where dark damsons drop in the heavy grass, an overgrown little wood, the chance of a snake or two, and a pool that nobody’s fathomed the depth of."

Be inspired by her in the coming weeks, Libra. I suspect you will flourish if you give yourself the luxury of exploring your untamed side. The time is ripe to wander in nature and commune with exciting influences outside your comfort zone.

What uncharted frontier would you enjoy visiting?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When you are

functioning at your best, you Scorpios crave only the finest, top-quality highs. You embrace joys and pleasures that generate epiphanies and vitalizing transformations. Mediocre varieties of fun don't interest you. You avoid debilitating indulgences that provide brief excitement but spawn longterm problems. In the coming weeks, dear Scorpio, I hope you will embody these descriptions. It's crucial that you seek gratifications and delectations that uplift you, ennoble you, and bless your future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "Wish

on everything," advises Sagittarian author Francesca Lia Block. "Pink cars are good, especially old ones. And first stars and shooting stars. Planes will do if they are the first light in the sky and look like stars. Wish in tunnels, holding your breath and lifting your feet off the ground. Birthday candles. Baby teeth."

Your homework during the next two weeks, Sagittarius, is to build a list of further marvels that you will wish on. It's the Magic Wish season of the year for you: a time when you're more likely than usual to encounter and generate miracles. Be proactive!

Oh, and very important: What are your three top wishes?

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

Aldous Huxley wrote, "That people do not learn much from the lessons of history is the most important lesson that history has to teach."

While his observation is true much of the time, I don't think it will be so for you in the coming weeks.

I suspect you will triumph over past patterns that have repeated and repeated themselves. You will study your life story and figure out what you must do to graduate from lessons you have finally, completely learned.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the film I

Origins, a scientist says this to a lover: "When the Big Bang happened, all the atoms in the universe were smashed together into one little dot that exploded outward. So my atoms and your atoms were together then . . . my atoms have always known your atoms." Although this sounds poetic, it's true in a literal sense: The atoms that compose you and me and everyone else were originally all squeezed together in a tiny space. We knew each other intimately! The coming days will be an excellent time to celebrate your fundamental link with the rest of the universe. You'll be extra receptive to feeling connection. You'll be especially adept at fitting your energy together with others'. You'll love the sensation of being united, merged, blended.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): My Piscean friend

Luna sent me a message that sums up how I feel about you these days. I'll repeat it here in the hope it will inspire you to be perfectly yourself.

Luna said, "Every time I meet someone who was born within like two weeks of my birthday, I end up with the impression that they are the loopiest and wisest person

I've met in a long time. They are totally ridiculous and worthy of profound respect. They are unhinged and brilliantly focused.

They are fuzzy-headed dreamers who couldn't possibly ever get anything practical accomplished and they are lyrical thinkers who charm me with their attunement to the world's beauty and impress me with their understanding of how the world works.

Hahahahaha. Luckily for me, I know the fool is sacred."

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tips to get the

most out of the coming weeks: 1. Exercise your willpower at random moments just to keep it limber. 2. Be adept at fulfilling your own hype. 3.

Argue for fun. Be playful and frisky as you banter.

Disagree for the sport of it, without feeling attached to being right or needing the last word. 4. Be unable to understand how anyone can resist you or not find you alluring. 5. Declare yourself President of Everything, then stage a coup d'état. 6.

Smile often when you have no reason to. 7. If you come upon a "square peg, round hole" situation, change the shape of the hole.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If I had to choose

a mythic deity to be your symbolic helper, I would pick Venus. The planet Venus is ruler of your sign, and the goddess Venus is the maven of beauty and love, which are key to your happiness. But I would also assign Hephaestus to you Tauruses. He was the Greek god of the metalworking forge. He created Zeus's thunderbolts, Hermes' winged helmet, Aphrodite's magic bra, Achilles' armor, Eros' bow and arrows, and the thrones for all the deities in Olympus. The things he made were elegant and useful.

I nominate him to be your spirit guide during the next ten months.

May he inspire you to be a generous source of practical beauty.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To be a true

Gemini, you must yearn for knowledge— whether it's about coral reefs, ancient maps of Sumer, sex among jellyfish, mini-black holes, your friends' secrets, or celebrity gossip. You need to be an eternal student who craves education.

Are some things more important to learn than others? Of course, but that gauge is not always apparent in the present.

A seemingly minor clue or trick you glean today may become unexpectedly helpful a month from now. With that perspective in mind, I encourage you to be promiscuous in your lust for new information and teachings in the coming weeks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian

drummer Ringo Starr is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Though he has received less acclaim than his fellow Beatles, many critics recognize him as a skillful and original drummer. How did he get started?

At age 13, he contracted tuberculosis and lived in a sanatorium for two years. The medical staff encouraged him to join the hospital band, hoping it would stimulate his motor skills and alleviate boredom. Ringo used a makeshift mallet to bang the cabinet near his bed. Good practice! That's how his misfortune led to his joy and success. Is there an equivalent story in your life, Cancerian? The coming months will be a good time to take that story to its next level.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Musician Viv

Albertine has recorded four albums and played guitar for the Slits, a famous punk band. She has also written two books and worked as a TV director for 20 years. Her accomplishments are impressive. Yet she also acknowledges that she has spent a lot of time in bed for many reasons: needing to rest, seeking refuge to think and meditate, recovering from illness, feeling overwhelmed or lonely or sad. She admiringly cites other creative people who, like her, have worked in their beds: Emily Dickinson, Patti Smith, Edith Sitwell, and Frida Kahlo. I mention this, Virgo, because the coming days will be an excellent time for you to seek sanctuary and healing and creativity in bed.

“Jonesin” Crosswords "Product Placement" --it's a sign of the times. by Matt Jones

ACROSS 1. Produced, biblical-style 6. Fox's foot 9. Sweet stuff 14. Make up (for) 15. "... sorta" 16. One end of a battery 17. Bialik who will continue as a host of "Jeopardy!"

18. Samantha who will not continue as the host of "Full Frontal" (because it was canceled) 19. Charlie Parker genre 20. Some imaging services out of Florida?

23. Seek permission 24. They're often split 25. Lazy river conveyance 28. Thespian 31. Disco hit centered around four characters?

35. UFO passenger 37. "Then I knew that ___ my heart" (The Supremes lyric) 39. Alternative conjunctions 40. Cheap, flimsy consoles to play "Grand Theft Auto" on?

43. Bad ___ (German spa) 44. Blue sky hue 45. Whodunit focus 46. Umlaut components 48. Ignited 50. Insect repellent compound 51. Spongy brand 53. It ended on 11/11/18 55. "Star Wars" starfighters whose pilots were too scared to show up?

61. "Yay!" 62. Burj Khalifa's loc.

63. Word after corn or Cobb 65. Martin Van ___ 66. Saw publication 67. Delete 68. Gnarls Barkley singer Green 69. ___-Caps (Nestle candy) 70. Winona of "Stranger Things"

DOWN 1. "Batman" sound effect 2. Coup d'___ 3. Painter of "The Clothed Maja" 4. Like Studio Ghibli content 5. Heat wave figures, for short 6. ___ Xtra (Dr Pepper rival) 7. Between continents, perhaps 8. Protein shake ingredient derived from dairy 9. Hummus brand 10. Apprehensive 11. Elapse 12. Big scenes 13. Public image, for short 21. Letters before a pen name 22. Company founded in Rochester (not, surprisingly, New York, New York) 25. Sped along 26. "King of the Hill" beer brand 27. On top 29. They'll get you where you need to go, for a fee 30. ___ Sewell, Alabama's only Black Congresswoman 32. New England-based soft drink brand 33. Cookie filling 34. It's a plus 36. Org. of Blazers and Heat 38. "The Voice" network 41. Jason Bateman Netflix drama 42. Routine 47. Whimper 49. Squicked-out outburst 52. "Low-priced" commercial prefix 54. Smartened up 55. Mˆtley ___ (group depicted in "Pam & Tommy") 56. Long-eared leaper 57. Palindromic flatbread 58. Strange beginning?

59. "Orange you ___ I didn't say banana?"

60. Ed.'s requirement, once 61. "This Is Going To Hurt" airer 64. Falco's "___ Kommissar"

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Friday & Saturday, August 12 - 13, 2022 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Weathertop Sub with 6.2 Acres of thickly wooded and rolling property within a quality area. Reduced $74K Broker Owner/Realtor®

History comes alive at six historic sites

Port Oneida Rural Historic District (4 miles N. of Glen Arbor)

Acreage with Shared Torch Lake Frontage

Mike Cummings

Port Oneida Fair

SPECIAL EVENT: F riday, August 12 * 6:30 pm, Thoreson Farm Sleeping Bear Stories: Two Lost Tales of the Past, by Beach Bards & Co. FREE. Bring a blanket or chair The Fair is Presented by the National Park Service in partnership with park partner Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.

Ad sponsors: Art's Tavern * Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau Contact 231-326-4700 • www.nps.gov/slbe

Mike Annelin

Enthusiastic & Experienced

Call Mike 231-499-4249 or 231-929-7900 OPEN HOUSE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 • 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.

810 COTTAGEVIEW DRIVE

• Fabulous 3,310 sq. ft. of office space in Grand Traverse Commons • 7 private offices, conference room, 3/4 bath, shared office/copy room • Historic cream-colored brick and rock walls provide great ambience • New carpet, wood doors and window frames, great open-feeling space • $685,000 • 2,294 sq. ft. including 6 offices and break room are available separately for $515,000 Northern Express Weekly • aug 08, 2022 • 39

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