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letters We the People We the people are quickly losing our inalienable rights because we have forgotten that our rights come from God and not the government. All officials are our servants. They are not our masters! Their authority is derived from the consent of the governed. We can only grant them powers that we can exercise as individuals. For example: God has given us the authority to protect our bodies, our rights, and our property, but he forbids us from violating the rights of others or taking what belongs to them. Therefore, we cannot authorize the government to infringe on the rights of others. Our Founding Fathers wisely wrote a Constitution that grants the federal government only 18 enumerated powers. All other powers are reserved for the states and the people. They wanted to make sure that the government never became tyrannical. Unfortunately, we have removed God from the public square and nearly all moral restraints have been removed. Many have come to believe that the government has the right to do whatever the majority considers expedient. Do you, as an individual, have the right to demand that your neighbor wear a mask or force him to take an injection because you consider him to be a health threat? If you have any common sense or a moral compass left, you would consider such a question ludicrous. How then is it OK for the government to demand it, since governments receive their powers from the consent of the governed? Whenever people have succumbed to the belief that the government has the power to do whatever it deems expedient, they have lost their freedoms to megalomaniacs like Stalin, Mao, and Hitler. As Benjamin Franklin (allegedly) wisely observed, “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” Herb Friske, Petoskey No Choice in Afghanistan In a Casualty Status Report issued by the U.S. Department of Defense on Aug. 16, 2021, the human cost of 20 years of the United States fighting in Afghanistan was presented in hard numbers: over 2,400 U.S. military dead (not including contractors), over 20,000 U.S. military wounded, and over 47,000 Afghan civilians dead. The United States went to Afghanistan 20 years ago for one reason: to defeat the forces that attacked this country on September 11, 2001. We accomplished that mission with the death of Osama bin Laden over a decade ago, as well as the degradation of al Qaeda. We owe our troops enormous gratitude for their dedication and bravery in accomplishing those critical objectives. When President Biden took office, he inherited a bad deal Donald Trump had negotiated with the Taliban leader — which left the Taliban in the strongest position militarily since 2001 and imposed a May 1, 2021 deadline on the departure of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. President Biden faced a tough choice: follow through on the Trump deal, with a brief extension to get our forces and our allies’ forces out safely, or ramp up our presence and send more American troops to fight once again in another country’s civil conflict.

He made the difficult decision to withdraw, and Afghanistan quickly and tragically fell to Taliban forces, creating a terrifying prospect for the future of Afghanis, especially Afghan women. As National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated, President Biden was not prepared to enter a third decade of conflict, flowing in thousands more troops to fight in a civil war that Afghanistan wouldn’t fight for themselves. One more year, or five more years, of U.S. military presence would not have made a difference if the Afghan military cannot or will not hold their own country. Now we’re engaged in the urgent and dangerous mission of evacuating U.S. citizens and Afghanis who were promised asylum for the assistance they provided us in this prolonged and ultimately failed battle. These are brave people who risked everything by working beside our troops to save their country. Many of these Afghanis will come to America and are likely to arrive with very little, so if you are so inclined, you may want to consider donating to a relief agency to assist them. Most of all, we need to keep our eyes open and our leaders on notice: Reject any future involvements in foreign wars without clear, limited objectives and with a firm commitment to leave when the mission is accomplished. We got the first part of that right in Afghanistan, but then we lost our way. We must learn from our mistakes and quit squandering our blood and treasure in unresolvable conflicts. Greta Bolger, Benzonia Put a Price on Carbon Life-threatening heatwaves and droughts and destructive storms and floods will continue and likely intensify because we failed to curb fossil-fuel emissions, despite dire warnings. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported that these devastating effects are happening faster and with irreversible consequences. We must quickly transition to clean, renewable energy. The most efficient and effective way to decrease greenhouse gas emissions is to put a price on carbon. Taxing the big carbon polluters, including the oil and gas industry, will level the playing field for clean energy. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act puts a fee on carbon pollution. The money paid by fossil fuel companies is returned to Americans as a monthly dividend to help us pay for the transition. A tax on carbon will hasten the transition to electric vehicles and away from gas-powered combustion engine cars and trucks, the biggest producers of carbon emissions. We are out of time. Contact Rep. Jack Bergman, Sen. Stabenow and Sen. Peters today and tell them to include carbon pricing in the budget reconciliation. Susan Holcombe, Ellsworth Blueprint for Failure I find it odd that people who live in flood plains and Tornado Alley continue to build stick homes in these known areas. I find myself dumbfounded that some are on their third home, rebuilt every five

years, yet many strive just to own a home for five years. Am I making fun of you? Absolutely. You build in what is called Tornado Alley and in the flood plains, and I am to believe you know what you are doing. I have history to show you are nothing but that which you do. Go forth … for you shall end youself; for nothing will be left for your children’s children, for history has already given you that which you have already conceived. Paul Tremonti, Traverse City Kudos I enjoy your publication and look forward to it each week! I am pleased to see that the rancor has abated, and you have returned to providing the full names of those writing letters. Chuck Bingham, Kewadin Calamity Joe Looks like Biden and his administration continue to muck things up. As an Army veteran, I am appalled with what is happening in Afghanistan. Biden is definitely cognitively impaired, and his administration is unfortunately not up to the challenge on a variety of issues. Perhaps General Miley and his befuddled staff need to concentrate on how to deal with terrorism instead of teaching CRT to our troops. The border is still a nightmare with 40 percent of illegal immigrants infected with COVID and being released and sent to various states. Wow, I can’t wait for the next calamity to start.

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Don’s Drive-In.............................................15 ‘No Respector of Persons’............................16 The Cedar Folka Fest is Back.......................19 Archipelago Project.....................................20

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Wally Juall, Traverse City GT County Incompetence Once again the Grand Traverse County Commissioners, with the exception of Ms. Coffia, have brought disdain and embarrassment to our community. By denying the experts in the field of healthcare the ability to do their job unencumbered, they have shown their total lack of responsibility. Everyone has freedoms, and the elderly and at-risk people in our country have the right to be protected from infection. Every reliable source of information from the medical community shows that vaccines and masks save lives. I recall when we as a country breathed a huge sigh of relief when the polio vaccine was introduced. Back then, well before the ignorance spread on social media, virtually everyone eligible was vaccinated, and polio was eradicated. Experts today say the COVID pandemic will also be conquered only when the vast majority of the world is vaccinated. Commissioner Hentschel states the reason this resolution was introduced was that “he heard of two people who were vaccinated and died.” I suspect that came from social media, and I think the public deserves to see the evidence that the cause of death to those people was the vaccine. To further this insanity and to continue to make Grand Traverse County the laughing stock of the country, the board had the audacity to send this amateurish and unprofessional work to every county in the country. Hopefully it will go into their “junk mail” box.

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top ten Big Beautiful Balloons Over Bellaire Aug. 27 & 28 Comedy Club to Debut in TC With the future of the two-years-dark Traverse City Film Festival in question, and the short-lived Winter Comedy Festival long gone, a group of local comedians has just announced plans to launch the Traverse City Comedy Club inside the Grand Traverse Events Center this October. “We’re bringing funny back to Traverse City,” proclaims Stuart Lazar, owner of the Traverse City Comedy Club. “And after the past year and a half that we all have experienced, funny is something that this area desperately needs.” The newly renovated 4,000-square Events Center, located at 738 S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City, seats about 150 — a just-right size that’ll enable the club to attract some bigger names without compromising its intimate feel, says Lazar. The debut shows kick off Oct. 8 and 9 with comedian Mike Getter (Traverse City’s own Marti Johnson will serve as MC) and continues with dates through New Year’s Eve. Attendees should expect the comedic lineups to feature a mix of comedians from around the country, the vast pool of Michigan talent, and many local names. The club also plans to host open mic nights and offer comedy classes. Tickets generally will be priced between $15 and $25 per person. For more information, and to purchase tickets for any of the shows scheduled through 2021, see www.traversecitycomedyclub.com or call (231) 421-1880.

Take your lofty ambitions anywhere with a view of the sky over Lake Bellaire Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 28. At 6:30pm both nights, the annual and awe-inspiring Balloons Over Bellaire will launch more than 15 hot air balloons from the alpine tubing hill behind The Lakeview Hotel at Shanty Creek Resort. There are plenty of locations to watch from, so organizers ask skywatchers to please keep social distancing and masks in mind. Early risers, you might want to grab your coffee and put in at Torch Lake at 7:30am Saturday instead; the balloons will also do a flyover there. Free event. shantycreek.com

Hey, watch It Reservation Dogs

There are a lot of things that make FX on Hulu’s new series RESERVATION DOGS notable. That it is co-created by Oscar-winning genius Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit). That it’s set within an indigenous community in Oklahoma. Or that it has a groundbreaking all-indigenous writers’ room. But what really makes it stand out is that it is simply one of the best debut series of the year. With a lived-in, lowkey feel, this coming-of-age comedy caper follows four misfit friends with a propensity for petty crime as they drift through their small town and dream of escape. Peppered with playful film references (see the Tarantino inspiration of its title), the show balances its absurdist and distinctive sense of humor with something grounded and real. And its rich, oddball characters, played by a breakout cast of unknowns, bring us something with a profound sense of identity and place.

tastemaker Barrel Back’s Chicken Wings

Named for the signature “barrel back” boats that once dotted the coasts of Charlevoix County, Barrel Back Restaurant in Walloon Lake tops any proper “Up North” to-do list. Since this hidden gem of an upscale eatery first opened its doors in June 2013, its scratch-made menu and impeccable service have made it a fast-growing local favorite. Featuring the area’s only “open air” dining experience, complete with sliding glass garage-style doors, Barrel Back diners can enjoy a meal inside, or simply tie their boat to the dock! And what better end to a bayside cruise than a little finger food from the grill? You guessed it: chicken wings. Featuring 12, locally sourced wings per order, these sassy little starters are smoked in the kitchen’s own wood-fired rotisserie before being drizzled with one of three homemade sauces; traditional Buffalo, tangy Chipotle Barbeque, or Korean Chili Glaze. Finished with a few stalks of celery and classic Bleu Cheese dressing, we dare you not to lick the plate. $32 for 12 wings,or $18 for 6. Find Barrel Back restaurant at 4069 M-75 in Walloon Lake (231) 535-6000, www.barrel-back.com

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Once upon a time, a team of active and passionate Boyne City volunteers painstakingly assembled the artifacts and documents that told Boyne City’s rich history. They even helped bring about a millage to fund a city building addition to house the stuff. As some volunteers died and others moved on, support and momentum faltered, and what was intended to be a museum became a kind of unmanned antique shop with a hodge-podge of interesting objects, photos, and papers — but few visitors. The coming Boyne Heritage Center aims to pick up that flickering torch. With a new nonprofit, an expanded geographical focus (Boyne Falls, Horton Bay, and other historic towns), and two of four phases of planned exhibit spaces underway (by a Dearborn designer with Henry Ford Museum cred!), the new Boyne Heritage Center is taking shape inside the city’s new waterfront municipal building. Want a sneak peek? You’ll have your chance during downtown Boyne’s upcoming Stroll the Streets event, 6pm to 9pm Friday, Aug. 27. The BHC’s “Unearthing Treasures: Life in a Lumber Camp” exhibit showcases images and written remembrances left behind by a family who lived in a Boyne lumber camp more than a century ago. Visitors can see the city’s painstakingly restored 1905 town clock, and kids can climb aboard the American LaFrance fire engine — and hand crank its siren, just the way Boyne firemen did when the department bought it new in 1917. “We’re in the early days still, taking inventory and high-res scans of our collection,” Kecia Freed, board president tells Northern Express. “These open houses are kind of like a show-andtell of some of the cool things we’re finding along the way … we have the design, thousands of artifacts. Now it’s which stories can we bring to life?” Learn more about what’s in store at www.boyneheritage.com

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Learn & Listen: Vintage 78 RPM Spins at the Ramsdell Aug. 24 Somewhere on that vast timeline between classical music and classic rock, there is a blip that bears another kind of classic sound: those of-the-moment tunes captured on 78 rpm records. For the final presentation of its free Talks, Tunes, Tours lecture series, the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts is bringing in Alex Tank of 78s for the People — a 78 rpm DJ service that plays original records from the 1920s–1950s on a modern turntable. Tank’s talk, “American Mosaic: A Vintage Music Experience at 78 rpm” will take a look at the wild and wonderous landscape of America’s popular music market from its beginnings in the 1920s while taking audiences on an audio tour of selections from early country music, hot jazz, immigrant songs, and more, direct from the original 78 rpm records. Talks, Tunes, and Tours is a part of Midweek Mornings in Manistee, a collaborative program between the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Vogue Theatre, and Old Kirke Museum. The “American Mosiac” presentation begins at 10am Aug. 27. Register for your free ticket at www.RamsdellTheatre.org/MidweekMornings.

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Ninety-one-year-old Bob Baynton has something local antique dealers and history junkies want: a colossal collection of Traverse City-area history, much of it passed down from his late father, also a longtime local antique seller, who himself had acquired more items from Julius Petertyl, who was born in Traverse City in 1903, died here in 2007, and spent most of his 103 years between documenting and cataloging remnants of the town’s early history. When Baynton deigns to lighten his load, he often calls Rolling Hills Antiques’ Glen Lundin, who doesn’t blink at the prospect of purchasing any part of Baynton’s trove. “He names the price, and I pay it,” says Lundin. Lundin’s look into his recent haul has already revealed scads of rare Traverse City memorabilia, like an 1800s-era advertisement for Hannah & Lay flour featuring a “caddy” toddler and a set of hickory-stick golf clubs; a 1909 calendar starring photos of sweateredand-wool-knickered Traverse City High School football players (among them Loyd Cleveland, aka “That Village Butcher,” and George Petertyle, aka “The Rip Tail Roarer”; and, well … a large wooden basket. Nothing special, you think? Well, at first glance, maybe. But it turns out, this basket — in excellent condition, by the way — is one remaining of the thousands the city’s Wells-Higman Basket Co., located on State Street, made before 1900. (Several hundred examples of the same can be seen going out for delivery in this accompanying photo). Better yet, the basket was accompanied by a handwritten August 1898 sales slip recording full payment for an order of 8 dozen just like it — grand total: $9.47. You can find them and many, many more TC rarities at Rolling Hills Antiques & Art at 5085 Barney Road in Traverse City. (231) 947-1063, www.rollinghillsantiques.com

bottoms up Five Shores’ E Machine Some of the world’s best ideas are born over a pint — or two or three. In the case of Five Shores Brewing co-founders Oliver Roberts and Matt Demorest, that idea just happened to be, well … beer. Since opening their historic quonset building doors last January, Five Shores has quickly carved a reputation for their brewing expertise and branding wizardry. Set just 30 miles southwest of Traverse City, this Beulah taproom features an impressive range of rotating brews, all carefully crafted using local ingredients, including Williamsburg’s own MI Local Hops. For a little late-summer thirstquenching, Five Shores’s “E Machine” more than fits the bill. A classic “juicy” IPA featuring fruity notes of lemon and nectarine, this crisp, golden pour is cold-kettle hopped for a bitter, herb-y kick with a clean finish. But don’t be fooled by the graband-go growlers; Five Shore products can’t be found at any party store. You’ll just have to stop into the pub for a pint. $5 for a 10-ounce snifter or $7 for a 16-ounce can. Find Five Shores Brewing at 163 S. Benzie Blvd. in Beulah. (231) 383-4400, www.fiveshoresbrewing.com

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Bush presidency could fix it, Bill Clinton couldn’t, Obama arrested and prosecuted more than any other president (and still couldn’t fix it), Trump’s proposed wall did little more than hurry those wanting to cross, and Biden is now stuck with the results of all that. That isn’t his fault, but the fact he seems to have nothing close to an actual immigration policy is. This isn’t likely to get better. COVID-19 has ravaged Mexico and Central America, and the desperate folks there have started sending their children to the border unattended, hoping their kids will be mercifully admitted by a benevolent United States. Asylum requests have increased as gangs have taken over Honduras and El Salvador, which now have the highest murder rates in the world.

Donald Trump said he would get us out, too. He even cut a deal with the Taliban that required us to leave the country by May 2021 in exchange for the Taliban agreeing to keep al Qaida out. We spent two decades, our longest war in history, keeping the Taliban at bay while spending somewhere near $1 trillion. In the process, we spent at least $83 billion developing, outfitting, arming, and training a 300,000 strong Afghani military. President George W. Bush started this mess, and President Barack Obama said he would get us out but ended his second term with 8,400 troops still in Afghanistan. Donald Trump said he would get us out, too. He even cut a deal with the Taliban that required us to leave the country by May 2021 in exchange for the Taliban agreeing to keep al Qaida out. Now President Biden is in the Afghani quicksand, trying to leave as the Taliban have swept into control with alarming speed. The Afghan army barely fired a shot in resistance, our 20 years of effort apparently entirely wasted. Afghanistan will now be a horror story, a nightmare for women and children for which Biden will be blamed. But there was never any chance of any other outcome; we ultimately had to leave, and the ugliness would have occurred then as it is now. There is plenty of blame to share. Southern Border Thirty-five years ago, then-President Ronald Reagan offered amnesty to many of those illegally in the United States with the caveat it would be the last group of illegal immigrants to whom we would provide such an opportunity. It did not stop the constant flow across the border, which is now approaching a kind of untenable critical mass. Joe Biden will be the sixth president since Reagan who is stuck with a border problem that has little hope of being resolved. Neither

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COVID-19 and the Delta Variant It is borderline absurd to blame Biden for the upward arc of the pandemic. He has taken the only steps he legally can regarding vaccines and masks and has consistently followed the recommendations of the country’s leading epidemiologists. But COVID denial and vaccine hesitancy, fueled first by his predecessor and now by a drumbeat of nonsense on social media, has blunted those efforts. The naked partisanship involved is even more preposterous. You’d think nearly 620,000 deaths would make us all take whatever steps were available to protect ourselves and others. You would be wrong. Squabbling Democrats The Senate, in a remarkably bipartisan effort, recently passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill for roads, bridges, rail, public transit, the power grid, clean drinking water, and a significant expansion of high-speed internet. It includes $550 billion in new spending. Its passage in the House should have been easy given the Democrat majority. But, no. The so-called progressives insist their pet projects, included in a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation document, be passed by the Senate first. It includes such favorites as a significant expansion of the child tax credit, paid family and medical leave, free universal pre-K, free community college tuition ... lots and lots of stuff paid for by higher taxes for the rich and corporations. The Senate says pass our infrastructure legislation first, and then we’ll deal with your budget. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi can’t control her delegation, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer can’t control his delegation, and Biden, who will get the blame for all of it, appears to have no influence over either body. It’s self-destruction of the sort Democrats seem to enjoy and bodes ill for them in 2022 and 2024.

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1 > We’ve always loved Fustini’s, but have to admit — between COVID and the crazy busy summer, it’s been a while since we’ve shopped your stores. What have we missed? A lot! And you picked a good time to check-in, because we’re bringing into our stores and online the fresh Southern Hemisphere Select olive oils, which are really special. 2 > Different than those we might find on any grocery store shelf? Yes, dramatically different. You won’t see these in any grocery store or even gourmet shop in Michigan. 3 > And you’ve hand-picked these varieties and sourced them from even the smallest and best artisans around the world, correct? Yes, we’ve established long-term relationships with a handful of great artisanal mills and olive growers in Chile, Argentina, and Australia and we’ve been sampling these oils back and forth with them for several weeks now. I have a high degree of confidence in these partners and these oils, and it’s also been a lot of fun to find these gems. 4 > And what makes these olive oils so dramatically different to a casual cook like me? Less than four percent of the world’s olive oils come from the southern hemisphere, so they’re exceptionally special and rare. The taste profiles have much more profound flavor than your typical olive oil, and they vary quite a bit, almost like different kinds of apples have different tastes and characteristics. They’re great and fun to try and experiment with.

5 > And I can get these now? They’re arriving in our stores and online and will keep coming over the next several weeks. It’s been a bit of an adventure with COVID; typically we’d visit these artisans in-person. But we’ve adapted, have selected our favorites, and they’re starting to arrive now. I just unpacked some this morning, and the taste is even better than I remembered when I first tried it. 6 > I also saw you’re doing virtual tastings. Well, actual tastings of olive oils, but sort of led by one of your professionals online? Right. These have become very popular very quickly, another new idea born during the pandemic as a way for people to still sample our various oils when they couldn’t get into our stores. So we ship sample bottles of three different olive oils — a delicate, a medium, and a robust — so people can experience that freshness of those Southern Hemisphere Select olive oils. Then you just pick a date and time on our website, and we conduct a live tasting with you and provide ideas of what you can pair with those different oils.

9 > I love it! That’s so simple. And for people who don’t already know, you do have quite the catalog of recipes… It’s incredible, and we’ve now grown our recipe portfolio to almost 1,700. Everything from apple crisp to dozens of steaks to more than 100 different salads! 10 > What I like about the QR codes is that it will help me use my Fustini’s more, and think of new ways to incorporate them. That’s what we’re hearing from customers. Many people have bottles in their pantries, and they love the products, but would love to see new ways of using them in their kitchens, so it’s been a really great feature we’ve added. 11 > And I know that, although it’s only August, you’re probably already thinking about the holidays because it’s such a huge season for your business. Oh yes. We’re just finishing our latest catalog, and you’re right. There’s a six-week period there when our stores are bustling, and we’re even busier behind the scenes, preparing and shipping gifts literally all over the world.

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We do. We have several cookbooks, nicely wrapped gift sets, some superb kitchen accessories. We even do custom labels for companies or groups who are interested in doing that.

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Well, if you haven’t seen our bottles lately, we have new packaging that features a QR code on every label. Just scan that with your phone camera and it will take you right to different pairings and recipes for that specific product right from your kitchen.

I’m really excited about one of the new oils coming in from Chile. But I’ve also been cooking a lot with the Jalapeño Lime balsamic. We just used it again last night with our tacos!

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By Ross Boissoneau It’s hard to determine exactly what it takes for someone or something to be dubbed an icon. Yet it’s clear that whatever those requirements are, Don’s Drive-In has met them. Located on US-31 in East Bay Township, the eatery opened in 1958. While the world around it has changed in the 60-plus years since then, the feel of the place hasn’t. Hamburgers, fries, and real milkshakes harken back to classic ’50s fare while the diner-style décor and old fashioned service — think: pink walls, boomerang-patterned Formica countertops, and smiling carhops who’ll walk up to your car window to serve you. THEN & NOW Owner Mike Maddasion bought the East Bay landmark in 2017. When asked why not modernize things, or change the name to reflect the new ownership, he suggested one think of the old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” “It was bought as Don’s — it’s Don’s forever,” he says. Forever is a mighty long time, but the restaurant has been holding forth as Don’s since namesake Don Shaff purchased it in 1960. He’s credited with doubling the eatery’s size and introducing curb service. Shaff sold the business to his neighbor, Bob Wilson, in 1980, who ran it as Don’s Drive-In for the next 37 years. It was under Wilson that the restaurant started crafting those thick, creamy milkshakes that have a huge following among locals and tourists alike. (During Cherry Festival, Reed says guests were opting to wait in line, sometimes up to 30 minutes, rather than go elsewhere.) Now it’s Maddasion’s turn. He’s well versed in what makes it work. “I started here July 1, 1987,” he says. It was just a year later that he was joined by Dan Reed, who today is Maddasion’s right hand as general manager. Not one to simply delegate, you’ll find Reed doing paperwork one minute, on the line the next, then

waiting on tables. “This is home to me. I like to be the guy that helped cook somebody’s meal. I love making really good food and watching people enjoy it, then wave happily on their way out,” he says.

CHANGES Of course, that was a challenge during the throes of the pandemic. Don’s DriveIn was built entirely for dining “in” — whether that was in the restaurant or inside customers’ cars. Pandemic restrictions didn’t permit either on-site; only carryout, which made it impossible to gauge the reactions of the customers, happy or otherwise. Reed was not a fan. “There were no smiles with the masks,” says Reed. Like almost any other restaurant, Don’s had to completely change its business model. That meant everything from finding different containers to learning how to pack the food properly for to-go orders. Now the restaurant is open again, but Reed says it’s still limited to 50 percent capacity — not because of pandemic restrictions but because he can’t find enough workers. “It’s a lack of help,” he says, noting it’s the same challenge faced by restaurants, retailers and other businesses across the region. Luckily, the popularity of carryout at Don’s seems undimmed. Reed says what was almost exclusively dine-in pre-pandemic is now a 50/50 mix. Which isn’t all bad. Besides the overall lack of workers, some of the newer employees weren’t even familiar with how to serve customers eating in. “I had to re-train people,” Reed says. THE MENU Don’s Drive-In is a must-stop for locals and visitors alike. Their loyalty is reflected in the many awards it’s won, for Best Burger, Best Milkshake — even Best Sign in the State of Michigan. The restaurant offers staples such as grilled cheese, tuna fish, charbroiled chicken sandwiches, Reubens, footlong hotdogs, Coney dogs, chicken fingers, and coffee. If you want the best of what it has to offer,

though, you’ve got to try its most popular meal: “Our quarter-pound cheeseburger, French fries, and a medium shake,” says Reed firmly. “We sell a lot of everything, but that [combo is] 85 percent [of sales],” he says. Credit for their big-winning burgers — with cheese or without — goes to the burger meat itself. “We just have excellent beef, from Louie’s of Traverse City. It’s consistent and has the perfect beef-to-fat ratio. We’ve run out of it sometimes, and I’ll have to buy some at the grocery store just to get through the rest of the day.” No problem as long as people don’t notice, right? Nope. “You bet they notice,” Reed says. If, God forbid, you are on a diet at Don’s, turkey burgers and veggie burgers are on the menu; as is a hamburger steak, served sans bun. Those not on a diet might like to try the Breaded Clams Basket, Big D halfpounder, or the “Monster” burger weighing in at three-quarters of a pound. All burger eaters can choose from four kinds of cheese, everything “for the ask’n” (mayo, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, onion, and a

pickle), and special toppings like bacon, mushrooms, jalapenos, olives, or fried onions. Also on the high-calorie not-tobe-missed list: Don’s shakes — vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and cherry made from “real syrup” or strawberry, cherry, and a special made from real fruit. For a little extra, you can make any a malt. Though the nostalgic décor is fun — from the bright pink building with the neon sign in the shape of a car’s tail fins to the interior walls festooned with old vinyl records, fancy hubcaps, and images of midcentury pop-culture heroes — Don’s has remained so popular all these years because of its consistently good food and service. And yes, you can still belly up to one of the outdoor picnic tables (with a view of East Bay!), dine inside, or order and eat the traditional Don’s Drive-In way: from and in your car. Find Don’s Drive-In 2030 US-31 North in Traverse City. It’s open 11am to 9pm seven days a week. (231) 938-1860, www. donsdriveinmi.com

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The Michigan Tuberculosis Association toured the state with its Health Education Car, pictured here around 1926. Credit: Archives of Michigan

‘NO RESPECTOR OF PERSONS’ Michigan’s fight against tuberculosis in the late 1800s

By Leslie S. Edwards Michigan Department of Natural Resources Don’t spit. Wash your hands. Don’t share drinking cups. Turn your head away when you cough. These were recommendations made by Michigan public health officials to alleviate the spread of pulmonary tuberculosis at the turn of the 20th century. In 1882, German scientist Robert Koch announced his discovery that tuberculosis was not hereditary, as scientists and medical practitioners had believed. Instead, he claimed it was an infectious, airborne disease that could be spread by coughing, sneezing, spitting, talking and singing. In Michigan, Dr. Henry Brooks Baker had drawn this same conclusion nearly a decade earlier. He faced the same challenge as Koch: How was he to convince the public that basic health measures could contain the spread of the disease? Michigan’s early response As a Civil War hospital steward, assistant surgeon and medical officer, Dr. Baker knew that an organized approach to sanitation could reduce deaths from disease. He was instrumental in the formation of the State Board of Health, which was established by Public Act 81 in July 1873. As the board’s first secretary, Baker collected and analyzed information about diseases, including tuberculosis, or TB. Baker guided the State Board of Health’s

first educational campaign about TB in the early 1890s. It held sanitary conventions across the state and published a leaflet that outlined how tuberculosis spread and how it could be prevented. The leaflet encouraged sanitary measures including disinfecting rooms with burning sulfur, boiling handkerchiefs and separately washing the clothing of people infected with TB. It encouraged isolating sick people from those who didn’t have the disease. In 1893, the board took a historic step and publicly declared tuberculosis a communicable disease. Michigan became the first state in the country to require the reporting of tuberculosis. The board’s reach and influence lacked authority without backing by Michigan law. In 1895, 22 years after the board was established, the Michigan Legislature passed Public Act 146, an education bill that required public schools to teach children how tuberculosis spread and could be prevented. As part of the act, the State Board of Health made recommendations to school boards on how to sanitize schools. Measures included wiping off desks and chairs with a clean, damp cloth, discontinuing the use of slates and shared books, sprinkling school room floors with water before sweeping to alleviate dust, and airing out all school rooms before use. Spitting on the floor (yes, common at the time!) was strictly prohibited, and

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school rooms needed to be thoroughly disinfected at least once a year. Local governments join the fight Local municipalities and organizations also took up the fight against the “great white plague.” Grand Rapids developed a community-wide educational campaign in 1897 and, in 1905, established Michigan’s first anti-tuberculosis association. The city of Detroit soon followed, and in 1907, the Upper Peninsula Association for the Prevention and Cure of Infectious and Contagious Diseases was organized with representation from 10 counties. By 1917, Michigan had three TB hospitals, six county sanitoriums and 21 antituberculosis associations. They worked as the volunteer action arm of the State Board of Health, implementing educational campaigns. Children learned how to keep their face, hands and fingernails clean, cover their coughs and sneezes, and play outdoors in the fresh air. Women and girls abandoned dresses and skirts that reached the ground, as they were major carriers of TB bacteria found on floors, sidewalks and streets. In 1901, local health officials mandated that spittoons for chewing tobacco found in hotels, saloons and other public buildings should contain disinfectant to help control contamination. Several cities put anti-spitting ordinances in place, including Kalamazoo (1904), Grand Rapids (1905), Detroit (1906), Holland (1908) and Saginaw (1910).

In 1908, the State Board of Health released this educational pamphlet, which referred to tuberculosis as “The Great White Plague.” Credit: Archives of Michigan

Michigan’s joins the national effort In 1905, Dr. Baker retired after 32 years of public health service. Around that time, tuberculosis prevention efforts also ramped up on a national level. In 1904, the National

Tuberculosis Association was formed, followed four years later by Michigan’s statewide TB association. Originally named the Michigan State Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis, it eventually became the Michigan Tuberculosis Association. The MTA laid out an action plan to engage and educate the public through literature, lectures, publicity, a traveling exhibit and an annual convention using the motto: “the weapon against tuberculosis is education.” Still, some teachers refused to teach prevention, saying “the more you think of the disease, the more there is of it.” The MTA joined with the State Board of Health to advocate for legislation to help prevent TB. Known as the “tuberculosis law,” Public Act 27 of 1909 required all physicians to report every case to their local public health officer within 24 hours. In turn, the public health officers reported cases quarterly to the State Board of Health. Women’s organizations also partnered in the fight against TB, particularly after the formation of the MTA. The Michigan Federation of Women’s Clubs cooperated with local physicians and medical officers. They promoted medical inspections in schools, assisted with anti-tuberculosis clinics and secured metal anti-spitting signs for public places. Under the direction of the National TB Association and local anti-tuberculosis associations, women’s clubs across the state participated in the national health movement called the “Modern Health Crusade.” This program taught children the importance of good hygiene in a fun way, awarding them with certificates, buttons and pins. In 1915, the State Board of Health’s Dr. William DeKleine mounted another

statewide effort that built upon Baker’s original survey on diseases. Called the “Health First” campaign, it brought together a team of more than 15 professionals who conducted a two-year TB study, visiting 70 of Michigan’s 83 counties. Three weeks were spent in each county. Visiting nurses spoke with health professionals, women’s clubs and anti-TB societies and arranged for home visits to people suspected of being infected. Concurrently, a publicity agent worked with local newspapers to engage community leaders in distributing educational materials. Visiting nurses and local doctors also provided free TB clinics and educational lectures given at various venues throughout each county. The Battle Creek Enquirer reported that “the best thing the tuberculosis survey is doing is to awaken an interest in the prevention of the disease.” One of the board’s public health messages in 1917 was simple: tuberculosis does not discriminate. They stated that TB was “no respector of persons. No country, no race, no sex, no color is immune to tuberculosis.” By the late 1940s, the discovery of an antibiotic that was effective in killing TB changed the threat of the disease – and the state’s response. While still a health risk today, the threat tuberculosis poses to public health is greatly reduced. Over time, the state has turned its communications focus to other diseases, including influenza in 1918 and COVID-19 today. Special thanks to the Michigan History Center and Michigan DNR for their contributions to this story. For more unique stories about Michigan’s history, please visit Michiganology. org and Michigan.gov/DNRStories.

Clockwise from top left: Illustrator Fred Wheaton’s political cartoon showing how risky behaviors lead to TB deaths was published in the State Board of Health’s journal Public Health in July 1917. Credit: Archives of Michigan Because fresh air, even in winter, was considered a key treatment for TB, patients at the Grand Rapids Municipal Sanitorium in 1908 stayed in cabin-like buildings with large screened-in porches. Credit: Archives of Michigan/ This detail of a Michigan Tuberculosis Association poster from around 1942 illustrates how TB germs are spread. Credit: Archives of Michigan A headline in The Detroit Times on June 14, 1918 reported that the number of cases of tuberculosis placed pressure on Detroit’s inadequate hospital facilities. Credit: Archives of Michigan

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By Brighid Driscoll The village of Cedar is home to roughly 900 people, but every year for one weekend, the little village sees 2,000 to 3,000 visitors who are there all in the name of polka. When Polish immigrants settled in Cedar in the 1800s, they brought their culture and a strong sense of community. They’ve been celebrating their heritage and traditions since 1975 when the first Cedar Polka Fest was held. The Old “That very first one was held in the street in downtown Cedar, and it got a little out of hand,” festival co-chair Lisa Rossi-Brett says with a laugh. “It was put together by a few locals who liked polka music. They got some bands, set up on the street, and had beer. They couldn’t get a liquor license, so they didn’t sell you the beer; they sold you the cup.” Those early festivals had parked cars spilling out onto M-72. Attendees were shuttled into Cedar by farmers. Of course, this wasn’t sustainable for future festivals, and it was eventually reconfigured to be held in the tennis courts, where it’s still held today. Locals and travelers alike look forward to all of the traditions that come with the festival. “Of course, the Polish food — kielbasa, sauerkraut, pierogi, who doesn’t love that? We’ve got Polish beer, and definitely, Polish music.” says Rossi-Brett. This year, old traditions like Lions Club pancake breakfast will be back on Saturday morning, followed at noon by the annual parade. Saturday is also Veterans Night: All vets get free admission and a free drink. Atone for any overindulgences at a Polka Mass held on Sunday at 10 am, a festival favorite. Also, a favorite for the last few years has been having Polish dancers perform. Traditional Polish dance, by the way, doesn’t include polka, which is believed to have started in the Czech region of Bohemia. However, the lively, jumpy dance quickly grew popular throughout eastern Europe and became a beloved part of the Polish culture. Polish immigrants coming to the U.S. in the early 1900s and U.S. soldiers

in the Europe during World War II are generally credited for bringing polka to the States and popularizing it. Although the dance’s popularity has waned among the general public in the decades since, it’s still embraced in ballrooms and festivals. The New For those who haven’t danced the polka before, worry not. The Cedar Area Community Foundation offers lessons every year in the week before the festival. Attendees also have an opportunity to learn on the fly. “One thing that we have that’s new this year is we have an emcee who will be there from start to finish. He’s a polka dancer, so we’ve talked about having him do polka lessons in between announcements and [when] bands change over,” says Rossi-Brett. A car show sponsored by Hagerty was new in 2019 and will be brought back this year on Saturday from 9 am until noon. A four-mile ‘Run 4 the Kielbasa’ is also new this year and will be Saturday at 8:30 am. “Everyone who runs in that race will get a pancake breakfast. We’ve got a great race shirt that I’m sure people will come year after year for!” Something else new to the roster is a First Responder Night. First responders will have a first responder blessing, special giveaways, free admission, and a free drink on Thursday. A craft fair on Sunday is new as well, along with a cornhole tournament. Sunday is made even sweeter with a farmers market and free admission to the festival for all. The Scottville Clown Band will provide entertainment for the kids, and Challenge Island is putting together educational and fun STEAM activities where kids will get to play, make and learn all at the same time. Another new and convenient addition to the festival is BATA bus rides. BATA will provide free rides for folks coming from Traverse City and Suttons Bay on Friday and Saturday from 5 pm until midnight. The Always “I mean, this festival truly is huge to our community. Every penny goes back

into our community. In 2019 it was $42,000 that was put back into the community. It goes to college scholarships, and it goes to firefighters, it goes to families in need, and to maintaining our downtown.” The event is a fun experience for all ages, and this year will be one for the books whether you can polka or not. “You know, the thing about polka music is around 11 or midnight; everyone knows how to polka.”

The Cedar Polka Festival will run Aug. 26 through 29. Admission is $10. Registration to participate in the car show, Run 4 The Kielbasa, cornhole tournament, craft fair, and farmers market are still open. Head to www.cedarpolkafest.org to sign up and see a schedule of events.

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ARCHIPELAGO PROJECT: 10 DAYS TO GREAT Former residents’ world-hopping music camp turns TC into a rockin’ cultural exchange each summer

By Ross Boissoneau When Dan Trahey and Garrett Mendez were attending school in Traverse City, they had dreams of playing music in their postschool careers. They were able to achieve that goal: The musical experiences of the tubist and trombonist, respectively, range from performing with orchestras and brass bands to playing chamber music and world music. They’ve traveled the world, from the U.S. to Europe, South America — and come right back to Traverse City. The two are the founders of the Archipelago Project, a nonprofit music education organization dedicated to advocating musical arts through performance, residency, and consultation. Together with Education Director Armand Hall, they work with youngsters from all walks of life. Not only are all kids welcome, so is all music. “Music is experiential. We want kids to interpret society the way they see it,” says Trahey. The word diversity might be the linchpin for the Archipelago Project. On its website, the organization defines its mission: “to connect, educate, and inspire audiences from diverse ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic populations.” “We believe in diverse music,” Trahey says. “We grew up here and saw the inspiration of marching band, symphonic band, musicals, folk music.” That in turn inspired him to share such disparate influences with others, and led to welcoming new music from the students themselves. “‘Ode to Joy’ won’t resonate in [inner city] Baltimore,” he says. “So we started writing our own music.” While the organization was founded in Traverse City and returns here each summer,

the goal is to involve and inspire students from across the globe. While maintaining their own professional music careers, Trahey and Mendez work with various schools and cultural organizations during the school year. The project’s residencies and workshops have taken place as near as Farmington, Michigan, and as far away as Austria and Venezuela. They relish the chance to return to their home base each summer for what amounts to an alumni reunion, the Archipelago Musical Leadership Academy and Performance Series. The intense camp is a kind of musical melting pot and cultural exchange that brings together local students and many from around the country in an immersive musical experience that guides them through the rigors of writing, rehearsing, and performing together in just 10 days. The Archipelago approach to songwriting is markedly different from that of the stereotypical solitary composer. “It’s not one person with the music or a riff or lyrics,” Trahey says. He says that collective approach is especially unique as it’s done while playing orchestral instruments — trumpet, trombone, clarinet, and more — rather than a guitar or piano, as would be more common. He says the collective method has a critical purpose: He and Mendez want to demystify the writing process for the students. “You don’t have to be Mahler in a cabin in Austria,” Trahey says. “We validate other music and tastes. “The students are writing sophisticated [material]. We just teach them how to express themselves. We want to unlock their creativity. It breaks down preconceived notions of what’s good.”

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The democratic ideals of the program mean that everyone’s ideas are welcome, no matter their age, experience, instrument, or musical background. All the students contribute to the creation of the music. Trahey, Mendez, and Hall aren’t satisfied with simply helping kids write their own music. They want the students to be tackle performing it live, too. But with the residency being so limited in time, there isn’t time to write several tunes, rehearse them for weeks, and then perform a show. Instead, the students write, have one day of rehearsal, and then go out and find an opportunity to play. Then they do it again. “Our philosophy is: The art of performance is essential,” he says. “We make sure every year they have one day of rehearsal, then their first gig. We have gigs at Traverse City-area summery places, a lot of outdoor [shows].” The pace plays a role in redefining what a musician requires to perform publicly and what’s possible. “In a place like New Orleans, where we were recently, the culture is, ‘I need to make money. I play the trombone. Let’s go do it!’ You reimagine where the concert hall is.” But don’t get the idea any performance is just thrown together. Despite the schedule’s high rate of speed, it is rigorous, and the students are well-schooled. In addition to Trahey, Mendez, and Hall, students work with highly trained musicians, teachers, and artists from across the world. That’s in keeping with several of the organization’s missions: to inspire students and audiences from diverse ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic populations to make music a more important part of their lives; to promote student growth and development through the study, practice,

For 10 days at the end of July and early August 2021, the Archipelago Project embarked into a new phase of its summer music camp in Traverse City, Michigan by hosting 20 students from the Baltimore Symphony OrchKids program, Project Music Stamford, and Bravo Waterbury. These students joined 20+ music students from local middle and high school programs for an intense 10-day music camp. Their focus: creating original compositions and jazz/pop arrangements.

and performance of music; and to develop students into musical ambassadors themselves. Archipelago’s emphasis on interaction with other students and music from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds and disciplines is key to broadening the overall vision and scope of the music the kids create, says Trahey. “Band, the poetry department, new media, we work with the English classes — you integrate them all together, and you get some weird stuff.” Trahey says the organization typically works in large cities, where funding is easier to come by. Their goal is to offer programming in more sparsely populated areas, too, but they have to find grant or foundation monies, or donors — fewer and far between on the outskirts. “We’re predominately working in urban areas. I can put together a $50,000 residency in an urban area; that’s where the funding is,” he says. “Where is the funding for Benzie County? We want to get into the rural areas.” Want to learn more about the organization and stay abreast of upcoming workshops? Check out www.archipelagoproject.org and be sure to click on Listen/Watch to link to their YouTube channel, where you can watch this summer’s Traverse City leadership academy students’ twist on Joe Avery’s Blues (we dare you not to move while this one plays), and several other Archipelago Project performances.

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Take advantage of the Last Slice of Summer: Old Town Celebration on Fri., Aug. 27 from 5-9pm in the Old Town Neighborhood, TC. Lake St. from Union to Eighth St. and Cass from Rivers Edge Drive to just south of Lake St. will be closed for children’s activities, food vendors, local non-profit and arts organizations, live music by Blue Footed Booby (pictured) on Cass St., and more. Join Leslie Simionescu of Yen Yoga & Fitness at 6pm for free yoga in the park at Lay Park. downtowntc.com/last-slice LOUIE’S FARM JAM: Noon, 8500 Creighton Rd. SW, South Boardman. Live music by East Bay Blue, Billy Jewell & Friends, Headwind Blues Project, & The Donald Benjamin Band. There will also be food & beverage. $25 adults; $10 4-16; free 4 & under. facebook.com/people/Louies-Farm-Jam/100057155091353

LIVE MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE: GAEL ESCHELWECK: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville.

DREW HALE BAND W/ SAM MORROW: 7-11pm, Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. Known for albums “Gettin’ By on Gettin’ Down” & “Concrete & Mud,” Sam Morrow brings funky, layered rock, along with a little country & roots music. In 2016 Drew Hale won the national Country Showdown competition held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, earning him the title Best New Act in Country Music, as well as the $100,000 cash prize. Most recently, The Drew Hale Band won the Detroit Regional round of 93.1 NashFM’s Nash Next contest. $10/person. mynorthtickets.com/events/drew-hale-band-wsam-morrow-live-show-8-21-2021

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THE DIVINE DIVAS OF ROCK N SOUL: 7pm, Odawa Casino, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. A night of tributes to the queens of Rock N Soul. $20. odawacasino.com/entertainment/events. php?156#156 THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: “LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE”: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. Three encore performances. This collection of monologues & ensemble pieces explores the nostalgic power of women’s clothing, as the characters share memories of their lives through the prism of their closets. $20 (plus fees). tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ login&event=343

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---------------------MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, THE INTIMATE SINATRA: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Michael Feinstein has brought the music of The Great American Songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, acclaimed NPR series & concerts spanning the globe – in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as The White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, & Sydney Opera House – his work as an educator & archivist define Feinstein as an important musical force. $127, $102, $82, $62. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/michael-feinstein

---------------------SATURDAY SCHOOLHOUSE SHARING: 8-10pm, The Horton Bay School, Boyne City. Featuring dance/music improvisation, dance film, & music. Benjamin Cheney & Charlie Millard will be improvising together. Bring a blanket or chair. Donation based. croftresidency. org/events/2021/7/26/saturday-schoolhousesharing

aug 22

sunday

LAKE CADILLAC ART AFFAIR: (See Sat., Aug. 21)

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34TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sat., Aug. 21)

---------------------BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Sat., Aug. 21)

---------------------IN-PERSON AUTHOR SIGNING: 12-2pm, Horizon Books, TC. Author Keren Bell Brege & illustrator Darrin Brege, the duo behind “Bigfoot and the Mitten” & “Your True Michigan,” will sign your books. horizonbooks.com/event/ person-signing-karen-bell-brege-and-darrinbrege-bigfoot-and-mitten

---------------------LIVELYLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL: 12-3pm, 3805 W. Empire Hwy., Empire. A Boutique Music Festival: Art, music, community, food. Music by Joshua Davis, Laura Rain & the Caesars, The Stovetop Bernard Lavengood Trio, Dana Falconberry, Mark Lavengood, Crys Matthews, Jordan Hamilton, A.S. Lutes, Emma Cook, Evie, & Conor Lynch. Prices range from $35-$275. thelivelylands.com

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NORTHLAND PLAYERS PRESENT “THE 39 STEPS”: 2pm, Cheboygan Opera House. A Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python & you have “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. This two-time Tony & Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, & some good old-fashioned romance. Call 231-627-5841 for tickets. $18. theoperahouse.org

---------------------MUSIC IN THE AIR: PETER & THE WOLF: 4pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets & listen to Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf - a symphonic fairy tale for children. Free. oldartbuilding.com

---------------------SONG OF THE LAKES: 7pm, Benzie Central High School Auditorum, Benzonia. Song of the Lakes will perform with the Benzie Area Sym-

phony Orchestra under the direction of Tom Riccobono. Three new selections, arranged by Tony Manfredonia, will be premiered at this concert. “Man in the Mirror,” “White Bird,” & “Old Testament Sky” are orchestrated for the Song of the Lakes & the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra. Adults, $15; seniors, $10; under 18, free. benziesymphony.com

---------------------THE BENZIE AREA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT: 7pm, Benzie Central High School Auditorum, Benzonia. The theme is “Song of the Lakes.” 231-889-7182.

aug 23

monday

AUDITIONS FOR “GODSPELL”: 6:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. This musical has roles for eight to twelve performers ages 16 & older. Performances will be Oct. 14-23. Free. oldtownplayhouse.com/get-involved/auditions.html

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

---------------------MOVIES IN BARR PARK: 9-11pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Bring a blanket & your lawn chairs. Free. crystalmountain.com/event/movies-barr-park/10

aug 24

tuesday

MID-MICHIGAN CHAPTER FUN RUN: 7:30am, GT Resort & Spa, under Pavilion Tent, Acme. The Credit Unions for Kids 5K Fun Run/ Walk for the Children’s Miracle Network is hosted by the Mid-Michigan Chapter of Credit Unions. It is a 3.1 mile course; however, miles will be marked at the ½ , 1 & 1 ½ miles. Distance is up to you. $30. runningintheusa.com/ details/47661

Kids 8-17 sail free on our all-inclusive daily lunch sail at 1 p.m. Book now at winddancertc.com 231-492-0059

---------------------MIDWEEK MORNINGS IN MANISTEE: 10am, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Alex Tank, communications & program officer, International Affairs Forum, NMC, presents “American Mosaic: A 78 rpm Roadshow: A Vintage Music Experience at 78 rpm.” Free. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/productio n/1059372?performanceId=10750228

---------------------LIVE ON THE BIDWELL PLAZA: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Bidwell Plaza, Petoskey. Enjoy family-friendly tunes with Sarah Wheeler. Bring a folding chair. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/live-bidwell-plaza

---------------------AUDITIONS FOR “GODSPELL”: (See Mon., Aug. 23)

aug 25

wednesday

STORY ADVENTURES: 11am, Petoskey District Library. Join Youth Services librarian Megan Goedge & TOPOnexus educator Kate Cohen for a short outdoor story time at the library labyrinth, followed by a mini walking adventure that takes you out & about town to discover nearby places. Ages 3-5. Siblings welcome. Registration required at petoskeylibrary.org. Free.

---------------------HABITAT MATTERS: INVASIVE PLANTS: 2pm, Leland Township Library, Leland. Emily Cook, outreach specialist for the Invasive Species Network, will be presenting on the top invasive plants in northwest Michigan, including how they got here & why they are a problem for our special natural spaces. Also learn

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NORTHLAND PLAYERS PRESENT “THE 39 STEPS”: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. A Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python & you have “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. This two-time Tony & Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, & some good old-fashioned romance. Call 231-627-5841 for tickets. $18. theoperahouse.org

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about wonderful (and beneficial!) native plants to use in your landscaping projects instead. Free. lelandlibrary.org

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MID SUMMER WEEKDAY ART SHOW: 10am5pm, Aug. 25-26, Village Green Park, Walloon Lake.

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FLOW’S ART MEETS WATER EVENT: “ACCIDENTAL REEF” BOOK LAUNCH WITH AUTHOR LYNNE HEASLEY: Along with book illustrator Glenn Wolff. This 5:30pm virtual book launch will feature a Happy Hour reading & glimpse into the book’s creative collaboration. Register. Free. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fpg030CqQquf-DdHmPO0aw

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THREE-CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5:30-7:30pm, Legs Inn, Cross Village. Join the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, Petoskey Regional Chamber, & Mackinaw Chamber for an “end-of-the-workday” networking event designed to help participants make new business contacts & build exposure for their businesses. There will be hors d’oeuvres, cash-bar refreshments, & door prizes. $10 members; $15 not-yet members.

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A TASTE OF HONEY WITH CHEF MADELEINE VEDEL: 6pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, R.B. Annis Botanical Lab. Join this local journalist & chef for a culinary experience inspired by her years-long friendship with her beekeeper in Provence. Explore recipes with a touch of honey, fresh flavors, & love. Class size is limited to 12. Unvaccinated participants must be socially distanced & wear a mask. All participants must register by contacting Emily Umbarger at emily. umbarger@interlochen.org. Free.

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PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6:30pm, Veterans Park, Pavilion, Boyne City. Featuring the Full Moon Jam Band. Bring a chair or blanket. Free.

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LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: JESSE JEFFERSON: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. crystalmountain.com/ event/barr-park-wednesday/10

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THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: REBOOTED WITH JUDY HARRISON: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, parking lot, TC. The band from High Impact Productions known as ReBooted will present a wide array of country & classic rock tunes to provide fun for all ages. This pop-up concert is brought to you by the folks who also bring you Swingshift and the Stars. $20. tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/online?bestavail=1104&qty=0

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COFFEE @ 10 WITH GREG CZARNECKI: PRINTING LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHS: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Greg will offer pros & cons to photographic media, discuss the differences between printing on canvas, metal, acrylic, metal, & traditional silver papers, & review digital enlargement, including working with cell phone images. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskeyctac-online/coffee-10-greg-czarnecki-printinglarge-format-photographs

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MID SUMMER WEEKDAY ART SHOW: (See Weds., Aug. 25)

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WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY: 2pm, Little Traverse Historical Museum, Petoskey. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women. Help honor our heritage & those who came before us with featured speaker Wendy Steele, founder & CEO of Impact100.

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CEDAR POLKA FEST: Cedar, Aug. 26-29. Tonight (5-11:30pm) features the flag raising & National Anthem, live music by Duane Malinowski & the Kowalski Brothers, & it is also First Responder Appreciation Night. cedarpolkafest.org

FAMILY THURSDAYS IN THE GARDEN: 6pm, GT Area Children’s Garden, behind Traverse Area District Library, TC. Garden Awards/Harvest & Big Celebration. For questions, email: gtareachildrensgarden@gmail.com.

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

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LIVE ON THE LAKE: 7-9pm, East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion, Downtown Charlevoix. Enjoy rock with Distant Stars.

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NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES’ SUMMER SEASON: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Virtual option as well. John U. Bacon will be discussing his newest book, “Let Them Lead.” In-person tickets: $15-25; students, $5. Virtual tickets: $10.50 per household. cityoperahouse. org/national-writers-series

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THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: “LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE”: (See Sat., Aug. 21)

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JAKE OWEN: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. This Academy of Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriter’s latest single, “Made for You,” is rapidly climbing the country charts. Tickets range from $43-$60. interlochen.org/events/jake-owen-2021-08-26

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MOVIES IN THE PARK - ALANSON: 9:30pm, Alanson Community Park, Alanson. “Hook” will begin at dusk. Bring a blanket or chair. Free.

aug 27

friday

BENZIE FISHING FRENZIE: 6:30am-1:30pm, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Three day salmon fishing tournament. Weigh ins, 1pm. fish-benzie.com

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KINGSLEY HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Kingsley, Aug. 27-29. Today includes the Family Carnival at Civic Center South, “History of Kingsley” at Brownson Park, & Movie in the Park at Brownson Park. facebook.com/kingsleyherita gefestival/?ref=page_internal

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SUZANNE WILSON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS: Noon, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Susanna Lang talks about a new writing project. This work is a series of poems in response to the landscapes in which she finds herself; & the interdependency of humans & the natural world. The Illinois poet returns to theses theme during her residency. For more info call 231-334-6112. Free. glenarborart.org

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CEDAR POLKA FEST: 5-11:30pm, Cedar. Aug. 26-29. Tonight features live music by Duane Malinowski & The Polka Brothers. cedarpolkafest.org

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LAST SLICE OF SUMMER: OLD TOWN CELEBRATION: 5pm-9pm, Old Town Neighborhood, TC. Lake St. from Union to Eighth St. & Cass from Rivers Edge Drive to just south of Lake St. will be closed for live music, children’s activities, food vendors, local non-profit & arts organizations & more. Blue Footed Booby will be performing on Cass St. all evening. Join Leslie Simionescu of Yen Yoga & Fitness at 6pm for free yoga in the park at Lay Park. This will be an all-level yoga class; bring a mat or towel. downtowntc.com/last-slice

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BALLOONS OVER BELLAIRE: 6:30pm. 15+ hot air balloonists will take flight from the Alpine Tubing Hill behind Shanty Creek’s Lakeview Hotel. shantycreek.com

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LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: JIM HAWLEY: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-parkfriday/10

MUSIC IN THE PARK, NORTHPORT: 7pm, Northport Pavilion. Featuring jazz/fusion with Don Julin/Ron Getz Quartet.

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THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: “LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE”: (See Sat., Aug. 21)

aug 28

saturday

BENZIE FISHING FRENZIE: (See Fri., Aug. 27)

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CEDAR POLKA FEST: 7am-10pm, Cedar. Aug. 2629. Today features the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Run 4 The Kielbasa, Hagerty Insurance Pol Car Fest, Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Cedar Polka Fest Parade, Kids Day, The Scottville Clown Band, The Polka Brothers, Jimmy K, & Leelanau Sands Casino, Veterans Tribute. cedarpolkafest.org

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KINGSLEY HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Kingsley, Aug. 27-29. Today includes the 5K & Fun Run at Brownson Park, Softball Tournament at Civic Center South, Pancake Breakfast at “The Rock,” “Celebration of Community” Parade, craft show & silent auction, “Lawn” Checkers Tournament, live music by Collin Graham & much more. facebook. com/kingsleyheritagefestival/?ref=page_internal

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BALLOONS OVER BELLAIRE: 15+ hot air balloonists will take flight over Torch Lake at 7:30am; & will again launch from the tubing hill behind The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek at 6:30pm. shantycreek.com

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CORVETTE CROSSROADS AUTO SHOW & MACKINAC BRIDGE PARADE: 10am, Odawa Casino Mackinaw parking lot. Vendors, music & MC with people’s choice judging awards at 3pm. Parade over Mackinac Bridge at 7pm. All Corvettes welcome with a parade fee for non-show participants.

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“LET’S GO FLY A KITE”: 3-5pm, Frankfort Lake Michigan Beach Turnaround. Free kites to the first 100 kids.

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LIVE MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE WITH CHRISTOPHER WINKLEMANN: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Kinlochen Plaza, Thompsonville. crystalmountain. com/event/live-music-saturdays/11

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MATT SAYLES: 7-11pm, Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, & founder of Philville Records, Sayles has a deep interest in the history of American roots music. He has performed with country, bluegrass, & western swing legends like Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Asleep at the Wheel, Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson, The Duhks, Uncle Earl, & many others. $10/person. mynorthtickets.com/ events/matt-sayles-live-show-8-28-2021

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OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUEST MOLLY TUTTLE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Best known as the band who brought the world “Wagon Wheel,” Old Crow Medicine Show are also twotime Grammy Award winners & have sold more than two million singles, produced six albums, & been inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry. They bring their hits such as “Carry Me Back,” “Sweet Amarillo,” & “Tell it to Me.” Americana Music Award-winning guitarist & songwriter Molly Tuttle joins the band. Tickets range from $32.50 - $52.50. interlochen.org/events/old-crow-medicine-show-special-guest-molly-tuttle-2021-08-28

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PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. The world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company pays tribute to its late founder with “The Celebration Tour.” Paul Taylor (1930-2018) established the Paul Taylor Dance Company in 1954, serving as both a virtuoso performer & choreographer until 1974 when he turned exclusively to choreography. The Company performs Mr. Taylor’s repertoire, including 147 dances & other selections by modern dance choreographers, & has toured to more than 500

cities in 64 countries around the globe. $107, $97, $72, $47. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ paul-taylor-dance-company-1

aug 29

sunday

BENZIE FISHING FRENZIE: (See Fri., Aug. 27)

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CEDAR POLKA FEST: 10am4pm, Cedar. Aug. 26-29. Today includes Polka Mass Under The Big Tent, Craft Fair & Farmers Market, & Cornhole Tournament. cedarpolkafest.org

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KINGSLEY HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Kingsley, Aug. 27-29. Today includes Church in the Park, Blessing of the Backpacks, Family Carnival & Turkey Shoot. facebook.com/kingsleyheritagef estival/?ref=page_internal

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HARVEST HISTORY DAY: 11am. Held at 9 venues on Old Mission Peninsula. There will be children’s games, old harvest films, displays of farm implements & food preparation. There will be live music at the Lighthouse Park & the Peter Dougherty House. Tours will be held at the Hessler log cabin, Old Mission Lighthouse, Fire Station #3, Dougherty House, & St. Joseph Catholic Church featuring unique stained glass windows. Treaty Fish Company, Maritime Heritage & Fowler Native Crafts will be at Lighthouse Park with the Helen Herzberg Family Band. Craft bags & cherry snacks will be found at the Peninsula Community Library with Tim Carroll & librarian, Mary Morgan, in the History room. $4 Lighthouse tour; free will donation at all other venues. omphistoricalsociety.org

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LITTLE BAY LIVE!: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring small ensembles of Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra musicians performing outdoors.

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BUDDY GUY WITH ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. With 18 solo albums, eight Grammy Awards, a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, & a National Medal of Arts to his credit, Buddy Guy has solidified his place as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Four-time Grammy nominees Robert Randolph & the Family Band join the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer for an evening of American roots music. Tickets range from $36 - $69. interlochen.org/events/buddy-guy-robert-randolphfamily-band-2021-08-29

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

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

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BIKE NIGHT & CAR CRUISE-IN: Tuesdays, 6-9pm, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls. Bring your favorite roadster, hog, or coupe. The Clock Tower Lodge circle drive becomes your showplace filled with plenty of bikes & car lovers that share your passion. There will also be food & drink specials, live music, weekly raffle to benefit local charities, & giveaways. Aug. 24 will feature live music by The Shifties. boynemountain.com/ upcoming-events/bike-night-and-car-cruise-in

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BIKES FOR ALL MEETUPS: This program is for individuals with special needs who are 26 years & older. Norte has a growing fleet

of adaptive bikes for all types of people with special needs. Held every Tues. at 10:30am at Norte’s Clubhouse, TC. Bring a lunch. elgruponorte.org/theme_event/bikes-for-all-5/?mc_ cid=dc0ff355c0&mc_eid=df24b9efb4

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

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

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ER RIDES - SUMMERTIME SLOW ROLLS: Harbor Pavilion, Elk Rapids. Easy 4-5 mile route. Held on Thursdays through summer. Meet at 5:50pm. elgruponorte.org/theme_event/elkrapids-rides-summertime-slow-rolls-16/?mc_ cid=8e9420df74&mc_eid=df24b9efb4

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GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOUR OF TRAVERSE CITY: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. A two mile, 2 1/2 hour walking tour through the historic neighborhoods & waterfront of TC. Every Sat. & Sun. at 2pm. walktchistory.com

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

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

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MT. DULCIMER JAM: Come listen or learn to play the mountain dulcimer. The group plays American & Irish folk on a folk instrument. The Mt. Dulcimer is easy to learn & music notes/theory knowledge is not necessary. Offering lessons & loaner instruments at no charge. Meet at Woodcreek Clubhouse every Weds., 10am-noon. Woodcreek is located near Costco. Call 231-357-1773 for info.

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SPEAKER SERIES: CHERRIES & FLOWERS AFTER HOURS: Hosted by HH Cherries on Weds. at 7pm through Sept. 1. Guests will listen to a local speaker share their passion on a topic with a 10-15 minute talk; they can then either engage in the Q/A, take a walk on the property or U-pick cherries & flowers at their leisure. The venue is on the front lawn of the Hallstedt Homestead, Northport, & s’mores with a campfire will be provided. Bring your own meal/drink/chair/blanket. hhcherries.net/cherries-and-flowers-after-hours

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

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TC RIDES: F&M Park, TC. Ride slow & socialize for 4-5 miles. Presented by Norte. Held each Weds. through summer. Meet at 5:50pm. elgruponorte.org/theme_event/tc-rides-2021/?mc_ cid=8e9420df74&mc_eid=df24b9efb4

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VOODOO CORNHOLE THURSDAYS: Middlecoast Brewing Co., TC. Sign up at 5:30pm. Bags fly at 6:15pm. Pre-register on Scoreholio app. Guaranteed four round robin games with random partner each game. Top 8 players will be paired up to compete in single elimination bracket. middlecoastbrewingco.com

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“HEROINES - REAL & IMAGINED”: Higher Art Gallery, TC. A 2 woman show featuring sculptor Michelle Tock York & the paintings of Shanny Brooke. The exhibit runs through Sept. 5. higherartgallery.com

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DELBERT MICHEL: “SIXTY YEARS OF MAKING ART”: Grand Traverse Art Campus - Gateway Center, TC. Celebrating six decades of creative expression, artist & retired art professor, Delbert Michel hosts a retrospective of his collection. The exhibition runs through Oct. 20 at both Delbert’s Studio #5 & the GT Art Campus - Gateway Center. Partial proceeds of art sales will be donated to Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse. 231-486-6900.

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FEATURED ARTISTS GALLERY EXHIBITION: Runs through Sept. 11 at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. View & shop plein air & studio works by the Paint Grand Traverse featured artists. paintgrandtraverse.com/events

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“ON THE PRECIPICE”: Glen Lake Library’s first community exhibit in the new Program Room, featuring the combined talents of Linda Dewey & Anne-Marie Oomen. Their collaborative project features Linda’s pastel paintings, highlighting favorite cultural places or experiences in Leelanau County, coupled with AnneMarie’s poems that were built in response. The exhibit will remain on display through the summer. glenlakelibrary.net/events

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“DON’T MISS THE BOAT”: Harbor Springs History Museum. Presented by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society. This exhibit highlights the historic ferries of Little Traverse Bay & features original watercolors & giclees by local artist William Talmadge Hall. Runs through the summer of 2021. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-3pm. harborspringshistory.org/history-museum-exhibits

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

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CELEBRATING THE ART OF KEN COOPER: Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. This artist has had numerous one-man shows of his paintings both here in the U.S. & in the U.K. He spent over a decade working with Britain’s National Trust, English foundations, museums, & historic sites where his watercolor paintings were exhibited & he often lectured & also conducted his “Art and Architecture” workshops. Runs through Sept. 15. See web site for hours, dates. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/productio n/1062482?performanceId=10761109

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LABOR DAYS - A HISTORY OF WORK: Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. This exhibit reflects the strong history & culture of work around Lake Charlevoix & connections to work in northern Michigan, the nation & around the world. Raven Hill Discovery Center is one of ten sites in the United States selected to participate in a Smithsonian pilot project to develop a unique humanities-based exhibition about local work history. miravenhill.org

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

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STARRY NIGHT EXHIBIT: Northport Arts Association, Northport. Artists exhibit their work featuring & honoring the night sky. The gallery is open Weds. – Sat., 12-4pm. The exhibit runs Aug. 1329. Runs online as well. northport-arts-association.squarespace.com/starry-night-exhibit

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - RUSTIC ROMANTIC: WORK BY TRISH MORGAN: Held in Atrium Gallery. Trish Morgan’s paintings take common subjects & ren-

der them memorable. Runs through Sept. 11. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/rusticromantic-work-trish-morgan - BENEATH THE MOON AND UNDER THE SUN: LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS BY HEIDI A. MARSHALL: Heidi’s pastel paintings capture the grace, power, & emotion of the land that inspires her. Runs through Sept. 4. Open Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org - PAST IS PRESENT: A DART FEATURED ARTIST RETROSPECTIVE: This exhibit will recognize the talent, skills, creativity & generosity of past Dart for Art featured artists. Runs through Sept. 4. Open Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org - THE COLLECTIVE IMPULSE - ONLINE EXHIBIT: Runs through Aug. Featuring the work of artists Ruth Bardenstein, Jean Buescher & Susan Moran. The three artists met in Ann Arbor &, over time, have nurtured both personal & creative connections. They regularly share & critique one another’s work & together visit gallery & museum exhibitions. The exhibition was hosted at the Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey from Sept. 21 through Dec. 18, 2020. This online publication shares work from the exhibition. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey-ctac-traverse-city-ctac-online/ collective-impulse-online

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DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: NISHIKI SUGAWARA-BEDA: This exhibition features works by Tusen Takk’s July artist-in-residence. Runs July 25 - Aug. 29. Nishiki Sugawara-Beda is a Japanese-American visual artist based in painting & installation, & has an MFA from Indiana University & a BA from Portland State University. She exhibits her work in solo & group exhibitions nationally & internationally to promote cultural diversity & exchange. Open Weds. through Sun. from 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/artistspotlight-nishiki-sugawara-beda.html?utm_ source=cision&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=tt-dmc-artist-spotlight - THE CLYDE AND PATRICIA RISDON COLLECTION: TOK, ALASKA: A family visit in the early 1970’s to view a dog sled race in Florence, Wisconsin, soon became a lifetime career for Clyde & Patricia Risdon. Clyde Risdon had seven sled dogs & was racing in his spare time just two years later. After learning about what other mushers liked & disliked about their sleds, he began making his own in 1979. In 1995, he was asked to donate a sled to Tok, Alaska for their annual auction, & in 1999 the people of Tok began sending them gifts of mostly beaded work made by Athabascans. View this collection of beadwork by the people of Tok in the Milliken cases. Exhibit runs through Sept. 5. - TOM PARISH: AN AMERICAN IN VENICE: Runs through Sept. 26. Open Weds. - Sun., 11am-4pm. Tom Parish (American, 1933 2018) committed his life to painting the essence of Venice. Inspired by shimmering canals & architectural beauty of Italy’s Serenissima (the old serene one), his stylized realist paintings are constructed from blocks of sturdy modernist color. dennosmuseum.org

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GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER, GLEN ARBOR: - “EVERYDAY OBJECTS” OPENING RECEPTION: Meet the artists at this reception on Aug. 27 from 6-8pm. Everyday Objects, a juried exhibition, asks exhibitors to reexamine & explore new & unexpected aesthetic possibilities in mundane objects. The exhibition runs through Oct. 28. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9am3pm. Sat. & Sun.: 12-4pm. GlenArborArt.org/ EXHIBITS - CLOTHESLINE EXHIBIT: Runs July 24 – Aug. 27. An open-air exhibition of small work. This year’s theme is “Wild Friends.” Mon. - Fri.: 9am -3pm. Sat. & Sun.: 12-4pm. glenarborart. org/events/clothesline-exhibit - A CELEBRATION: THE PAINTINGS OF AMY L. CLARK-CARELS: Runs through Aug. Featuring many paintings of local landmarks — from Alligator Hill to interior scenes from the historic Sleeping Bear Inn. glenarborart.org

Summer Wine Dinners FREE GUY A high-concept action-comedy that takes us inside an original video game and its characters’ awakening to the “reality” of their world, Free Guy gives off the impression of being inventive and clever. But below the slick surface and facade of originality is a familiar blandness that is concealed by the film’s sincere and genial approach. Unlike its deviating main character, this is a movie perfectly programmed to hit a baseline of what the audience wants, giving you nothing more, nothing less. It is a film so capably engineered for temporary enjoyment that it functions on an almost eerie level of generic effectiveness. You’re so charmed by the upbeat characters and peppy tone that its rehashing of popular media properties like The Lego Movie, The Truman Show, Westworld, and Wreck It Ralph fades into the background. Ryan Reynolds plays a nice guy named Guy, a bank teller who gets up every morning, says hello to his goldfish, gets a coffee with two creams and two sugars, and heads off to work with his best friend, Buddy, where they then get robbed by armed criminals several times a day. To Guy and Buddy, this is the norm; they fall to the ground amid broken glass completely unphased, discussing their evening plans while masked culprits wreak havoc. See, Guy is an NPC (non-player character) in a multiplayer video game called Free City (think Grand Theft Auto-style urban debauchery, but for the PG-13 set). But after a chance meeting with player-avatar MolotovGirl (Jodie Comer), something in Guy changes, and much like the lead in the 1988 Sci-fi They Live, Guy puts on a pair of sunglasses that reveal his entire world is part of a game, and he is just a background player in it. As for MolotovGirl, that player who caught his attention, back in the real world she’s Millie, a coder who believes gaming mogul Antwone (Taika Waititi) stole the code she and her former partner, Keys (Stranger Things’ Joe Keery), built and suspects it’s hidden somewhere in the game. What’s most impressive about Free Guy is how it takes this potentially complicated and convoluted premise and makes it so straightforward and easy to digest. The world-building and details never get in the way of your enjoyment. Free Guy also deftly moves between the video game world and reality. Once Guy has seen the light, he decides to become a player himself — albeit doing good things instead of bad. This break in game conventions causes Guy to quickly go viral.

And that video game mogul? Well, he’s busy trying to release Free City 2; Guy’s popularity threatens the launch and the company’s bottom line. So he tasks Keys, his employee, with taking down Guy. Keys’ true loyalty, however, lies with his old best friend, Millie. Honestly, this is probably one of the most watchable video game movies out there, especially if you don’t care about video games. It doesn’t require a whole lot of thought, and you can bop along through the story as easily as the characters bop to Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy.” The film even serves up rom-com pleasures, as Guy and MolotovGirl start crushing on each other over bubble gum ice cream and swing sets. That their romance plays out a little unexpectedly makes the pair’s work all the more endearing.

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One thing is certain after viewing this: Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) is a dang movie star! And Reynolds’ innate charisma is on full display, making Hollywood’s decade-long effort to convince us this guy is a star feels like it paid off. There’s no typical Reynolds snark — it’s all inspiration and positivity, which is very much a welcome change from his usual characters. Waitiki, on the other hand, playing an egomaniacal tech bro, is clearly phoning it in when he usually so easily delights. Notably, the film is directed by the master of the unremarkable crowdpleaser Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum), who at least knows his limitations and respects his boundaries. While there are vestiges of complex themes and issues in this story of artificial intelligence — essentially, what it means to be human — Free Guy doesn’t go deep. It keeps things cheery and moves everything along with a smile, maintaining a very rosy look at gaming culture despite scratching the surface of some of its thornier elements. Again, the programming behind this is pretty seamless, but where it does glitch a bit is the final act, which panders to fans in a way that makes Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century (the studio releasing Free Guy) painfully clear. Free Guy seems to make all the right moves. You’ll laugh — but not too hard. It excites but doesn’t thrill. The visuals are well done but not dazzling. You’ll feel something, but it will quickly pass. Basically, it gets to the end but fails to level up. Meg Weichman is a film archivist, film programmer, and serious film person. Find her on Letterboxd (@ckdexterhaven3) rewatching Armageddon and trying to convince people that Temple of Doom is the best Indiana Jones movie.

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7:30-10:30: 8/21 -- Clint Weaner 8/22 – Eric Clemons 8/27 – JEM Trio ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY, TC 8/22 -- Luke Woltanski, 3-6 8/27 – Chris Smith, 6-9 8/29 – Rhett & John, 3-6 TC WHISKEY CO. 8/22 -- Craig Jolly, 3-5 8/25 -- Sam & Bill, 6-8 THE PARLOR, TC 8/21 -- Blair Miller, 6:30 8/28 -- Drew Hale, 6:30-9:30

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THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC PATIO: 6:30-9:30: 8/21 -- Chris Michels Band 8/26 -- The GTOs 8/27 -- Speedball Tucker Duo 8/28 -- 5th Gear UNION STREET STATION, TC 8/21 -- Jabo Bihlman Band, 10 8/22 & 8/29 -- Karaoke, 10 8/23 -- Jukebox, 10 8/24 -- Open Mic Comedy, 8-9:30; Electric Open Mic, 10-2 8/25 -- DJ DomiNate, 10 8/26 -- Q100 Live, 10 8/27-28 -- ‘74 Marauder, 10

Antrim & Charlevoix MAMMOTH DISTILLING, CENTRAL LAKE 8/26 – Steve Dawson, 7:30-10:30

ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS 8-11: 8/21 -- Syd Burnham Band 8/27 -- Distant Stars 8/28 -- The Pistil Whips

PELICAN’S NEST, BELLAIRE 8/29 -- Clint Weaner, 6-9

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AUG 23 - AUG 29 BY ROB BREZSNY

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I sing like the nightingale whose melody is crowded in the too narrow passage of her throat,” wrote author Virginia Woolf. That was an insulting curse for her to fling at herself. I disapprove of such behavior—especially for you in the coming weeks. If you hope to be in alignment with cosmic rhythms, don’t you dare say nasty things about yourself, even in the privacy of your own thoughts. In fact, please focus on the exact opposite: flinging praise and appreciation and compliments at yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Naturalist Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal, “I feel slightly complimented when nature condescends to make use of me without my knowledge—as when I help scatter her seeds in my walk—or carry burs and cockles on my clothes from field to field. I feel as though I had done something for the commonweal.” I mention this, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to carry out good deeds and helpful transformations in nature’s behalf. Your ability to collaborate benevolently with plants and animals and elemental forces will be at a peak. So will your knack for creating interesting connections between yourself and all wild things.

an opportunity, as an interesting challenge. “If you bring love to that moment, not discouragement,” Campbell said, “you will find the strength.” Campbell concludes that any detour or disarray you can learn from “is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege!” Few signs of the zodiac are inclined to enthusiastically adopt such an approach, but you Aries folks are most likely to do so. Now is an especially favorable time to use it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have never heard of Sagittarian artist Baya Mahieddine (1931–1998). At age 16, she experienced a splash of acclaim with a show in Paris. Famous artists Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse, and George Braques came. They drew inspiration from Mahieddine’s innovative use of color, elements from her Algerian heritage, and her dream-like images. Picasso even invited her to work with him, exulting in the fresh perspectives she ignited. But her art never received the full credit it warranted. In accordance with astrological omens, this horoscope is a small way of providing her with the recognition and appreciation she deserves. It also authorizes you to go out and get the recognition and appreciation you deserve but have not yet fully received.

Taurus dancer and choreographer Martha Graham spoke of “a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action,” adding that “there is only one of you in all time.” She added, “It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.” But even if you do this very well, Graham said, you will nevertheless always feel “a divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest” that will fuel you. This is the perfect message for you Tauruses to embrace in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Who knows what is unfolding on the other side of each hour?” asked Capricorn poet Juan Ramón Jiménez (translated by Capricorn poet Robert Bly). “How many times the sunrise was there, behind a mountain. How many times the brilliant cloud piling up far off was already a golden body full of thunder!” Your assignment, Capricorn, is to imagine what is unfolding just beyond your perception and understanding. But here’s the twist: You must steer your mind away from inclinations to indulge in fear. You must imagine that the events in the works are beautiful, interesting, or redemptive. If you’re not willing to do that, skip the exercise altogether.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Better than

any argument is to rise at dawn and pick dewwet red berries in a cup,” wrote author Wendell Berry. I mostly agree with that sentiment, although I will also put in a good word for certain kinds of arguments. There are moments when it’s crucial for your psychological and spiritual health that you initiate a conversation about delicate issues that might lead to a dispute. However, I don’t think this is one of those times, Aquarius. In my astrological opinion, picking dew-wet red berries is far more sensible than any argument. For further inspiration, read this testimony from actor Natasha Lyonne: “I definitely would rather take a nap than get angry.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The brilliant

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There’s growing

scientific evidence that we make ourselves stupid by complaining too much—or even by listening to other people complain a lot. Excessive negative thoughts drain energy from our hippocampus, a part of our brain that’s essential to problem-solving. This doesn’t mean, of course, that we should avoid dealing with difficult issues. But it does suggest we should be discerning about how many disturbing and depressing ideas we entertain. According to my reading of the omens, all this will be especially useful advice for you in the coming weeks.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Your brain contains one hundred billion nerve cells. Each cell has the potential to be linked with tens of thousands of others. And they are always busy. Typically, your grey matter makes a million new connections every second. But I suspect your number of connections will increase even beyond that in the coming weeks. Your most complex organ will be working with greater intensity than usual. Will that be a bad thing or a good thing? It depends on whether you formulate an intention to channel your intelligence into wise analysis about important matters—and not waste it in careless fussing about trivial details.

LEO

PISCES

(Feb 19-March 20): For painter Vincent van Gogh, love wasn’t primarily a sentimental feeling. Nor was it an unfocused generalized wish for health and happiness in those he cared for. Rather, he wrote, “You must love with a high, serious, intimate sympathy, with a will, with intelligence.” His love was alert, acute, active, and energized. It was animated with a determination to be resourceful and ingenious in nurturing the beloved. For van Gogh, love was always in action, forever moving toward ever-fresh engagement. In service to intimacy, he said, “you must always seek to know more thoroughly, better, and more.” I hope you’ll make these meditations a top priority during the next seven weeks.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries mythologist

Joseph Campbell advised us to love our fate. He said we should tell ourselves, “Whatever my fate is, this is what I need.” Even if an event seems inconvenient or disruptive, we treat it as

(July 23-Aug. 22): “You should have a sticky soul,” counsels author Elizabeth Berg. “The act of continually taking things in should be as much a part of you as your hair color.” I especially endorse that attitude for you during the next four weeks, Leo. Your task is to make yourself extra magnetic for all the perceptions, experiences, ideas, connections, and resources you need most. By September 23, I suspect you will have gained an infusion of extra ballast and gravitas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The blogger at www-

wlw.tumblr.com says the following are the top tender actions. 1. Fastening clothes or jewelry for your companion. 2. Letting them rest their head on your shoulder. 3. Idly playing with their hands. 4. Brushing a leaf out of their hair. 5. Locking pinkies. 6. Rubbing their back when you embrace. 7. Both of you wearing an item that belongs to the other. Dear Libra, I hope you will employ these tender actions with greater frequency than usual in the coming weeks, Libra. Why? In my astrological opinion, it’s a ripe time to boost your Affection Quotient with the allies you care for the most.

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"Spuh Day"--or is it schwa day? by Matt Jones ACROSS DOWN 1 Raises, as children 1 Get plenty of sleep 6 “___ Paradise” (“Weird Al” Yankovic song) 2 Reveal, as a secret 11 Acad. or univ. 3 Insight 14 Former inmate 4 Some 20-Acrosses 15 Expensive drive in Beverly Hills 5 Obnoxious brat 16 Nail polish target 6 Jackie’s husband #2 17 Billy Idol song about Italian ice cream? 7 Mid-May honoree 19 Gp. with many specialists 8 Comment from someone who changed their 20 BLT ingredient mind after an epiphany 21 Jotted down 9 Title with a tilde 23 Manipulates 10 “Joy to the World” songwriter Axton 24 Repair bill item 27 Terrier treaters 11 Alaskan Malamute or Boston Terrier, e.g. 28 Part of a desk set 12 What dreams may do 29 1977 American League MVP Rod 13 Call center equipment 30 Personnel group 18 On or earlier (than) 31 Bits 22 James Cameron movie that outgrossed “Titanic” 32 Succeeded at an escape room 25 “I smell ___!” 33 Commercial photo source that’s only for pasta 26 Closer-than-close friends pics? 29 “Famous Blue Raincoat” singer Leonard 37 “Catch-22” author 30 Former FBI director James 38 Core 31 Arctic homes 39 Acrylic fiber brand 32 Cocktail with lemon juice and soda 40 Turn to God? 33 Vans may get a deep discount here 41 Psychological org. 44 Gas station still available in Canada 34 Kind of pronoun 45 “___ do everything myself?” 35 First part of a Shakespeare title 46 “Back in the ___” (Beatles song) 36 Quick doc. signature 47 You can’t make a silk purse out of it, it’s said 40 Fruit banned on Singapore subways 49 Anti-allergy brand 41 Fur-fortune family 51 Hex- ender 42 Fake prefix? 52 Boxing match with a Dutch philosopher and 43 Certain inverse trig function ethicist? 45 Canada’s official tree 55 California NBA team, on a scoreboard 46 Rural opposite 56 Lacking fruit on the bottom, e.g. 48 Notice from afar 57 Italy’s largest lake 50 Baba ___ (witch of folklore) 58 Capital of Liberia? 53 Annual coll. basketball contest 59 Gossipmonger 54 Words before whim or dime 60 Actor Williams of “Happy Days” Northern Express Weekly • august 23, 2021 • 29

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: During quarantine, my boyfriend started spending two or three hours a night playing video games. Not only do I think this is unhealthy (since video games apparently lead to violence and psychological problems), but I think gaming has become a coping mechanism/escape tool for him. How can I get him to stop? — Annoyed

: Claiming gaming causes violence is like claiming white wine causes stabbings. (Give somebody a sip of Chardonnay and before you know it, they’ll be dealing meth and then arrested, convicted, and shanking somebody in prison.) There’s been a lot of “moral panic” over video gaming. A moral panic is a mass overreaction to some behavior, art form, or group of people, driven by the fear that it poses a threat to society’s values and the social order. Examples include rock lyrics said to be corrupting teenagers and the belief in the 1980s that satanic cults were running nursery schools. About the latter, Margaret Talbot explained in The New York Times Magazine that day care worker/“Devil-worshippers” were supposedly “raping and sodomizing children, practicing ritual sacrifice, shedding their clothes, drinking blood and eating feces, all unnoticed by parents, neighbors and the authorities.” It’s easy to succumb to a moral panic. Though we like to see ourselves as careful, rational thinkers, when we’re afraid, we engage in reasoning that’s better described as “emotioning.” This makes us prone to believe “if it bleeds, it leads” news stories that report “research says” video games are addictive, lead to social isolation, and cause those who play them to become violent or more violent.

These media reports aren’t lies per se, but the product of reporters understandably unable to parse scientific methodology -- usually because they were reporting on celebrities or City Hall until, like, Tuesday, when they got assigned to the science beat. They have no chops to critically analyze studies that, for example, claim video gaming turns normal teens into violent teens: like, if you let a kid play shoot-em-up games, he’s supposedly more likely to take to a campus bell tower with an AR-15. Reporters inexperienced in covering science typically chronicle the findings of just one (possibly flawed) study — without reviewing the body of research on gaming (dozens or even hundreds of studies). If they did this, they would see “the emerging picture

BY Amy Alkon from the research literature,” summed up by psychologist Pete Etchells, who studies the psychological and behavioral effects of playing video games: “Video games don’t appear to have a meaningful impact on aggressive behaviour, and certainly aren’t the root cause of mass acts of societal violence.” So, what about studies that claim otherwise? Experimental psychologists Andrew Przybylski and Amy Orben explain that this research is largely “riddled with methodological errors” — errors so major they change the conclusion of a study. (And whaddaya know, the errordriven conclusion is typically the newsmeaty “Lock up your kid’s Nintendo, lady, or you’re gonna be putting your house up for bail.”) That said, you aren’t wrong that video games can be a “coping mechanism”: thinking and/ or behavior we deploy to manage stressful situations and painful emotions. Coping mechanisms themselves — whether going for a run, taking a bath, or engaging in a couple hours of Mortal Kombat — are not bad. On the other hand, if your boyfriend is at risk of losing his job because he can’t stop gaming or burglarizes the neighbors to buy a bunch of new games, well, that reflects what Przybylski and Orben call “problematic gaming.” However, they explain that this afflicts only a “small subset” of gamers, and it’s likely driven by underlying problems such as anxiety and depression. In other words, problematic gaming is a symptom, not the problem itself. By the way, contrary to the tired ‘80s/‘90s stereotype of video games played by an isolated loser in the basement, online gaming connects gamers around the globe. Gamers make friends and are part of a community. (Best of all, in the virtual world, nobody’s breathing on anybody, so gamers’ friendships are immune to lockdowns.) And though there’s a widespread assumption that gaming causes social awkwardness, it often opens up a social world for the sort of person who’d rather RVSP to be put to death than go make small talk face to face at a party. Now, maybe you are so anti-video game that your relationship just won’t fly anymore. But consider whether it’s actually your boyfriend’s gaming that’s bothering you — or whether you’re longing for more attention than he’s been giving you. If it’s the latter, chances are the answer is not just time spent butquality time: being really present and affectionate when you’re together. Tell him what you need, and see whether he’s up for providing it. It’s understandably upsetting to have serious competition for your boyfriend’s attention — whether it’s from another woman or the 26 druids he has to gun down before dinner.

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