Dates

aug 21

LAKE CADILLAC ART AF-

FAIR: 10am-5pm, Aug. 2122, City Park, downtown Cadillac. Artists will exhibit & sell their handcrafted creations. --------------

UP NORTH BIKE FEST: 7:15am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Offering three cycling events: Tour de Pie road bike tours of 62, 45 or 30 miles; men’s & women’s Team Time Trial of 45 miles; or the 36 or 20 mile Gonzo Gravel. The fee includes your ride, lunch & local craft beer. $40-$50/person. bikebenzie.org ----------------------

34TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL:

Downtown Bellaire, Aug. 16-22. Includes the Paddle Antrim Community Paddle, live music by the Jon Archambault Band & Bel-Lisa-Ma Karaoke, the C.O.A. Strawberry Social, sidewalk sales, cornhole tournament, Library Book Sale, fine arts & crafts show, Grand Parade, Rubber Ducky Race, kids movies & games. bellairechamber.org ----------------------

BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: 6090 W 2 1/2 Rd., Buckley, Aug. 19-22. Presented by the Northwest Michigan Engine & Thresher Club. Featuring farm chore demos, a veneer mill, 1906 cider mill, 1800’s saw mill, threshing & straw baling, plowing with steam, gas & diesel, Steam Whistle Jubilee, Tractor Slow Race, Kids Tractor Pull, parade, Spark Show & much more. $10 per day or $25 for a 4 day pass. 15 & under, free. buckleyoldengineshow.org ----------------------

FRANKFORT COLLECTOR CAR SHOW:

8am, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. ----------------------

MANISTEE COUNTY FAIR - 150 YEARS!:

7587 First St., Onekama, Aug. 16-21. Games, vendors, animals, Barrel Race, Lumberjack Show, Demo Derby & more. manisteecountyfair.org ----------------------

9TH ANNUAL KIERSTEN’S RIDE FUND-

RAISER: 8:30am, Chandler Hill Campground, Boyne Falls. Horseback ride/bike/walk/ORV. A fundraiser for suicide prevention programs in northern lower Michigan. 10am: Horseback Trail Ride; check-in: 8:30-9:30am. 11am: Trail Bike Ride; check-in: 10-10:30am. Noon: Walk; check-in: 11-11:30am. 12:30-2pm: Participant Lunch. 1:30pm: Prizes/raffle. 2pm: ORV Ride; check-in: 12:30-1:30pm. $10-$25. kierstensride.org/annual-event ----------------------

“WRESTLE THE LAKE” BOAT POKER

RUN: 9am, Ferry Beach Pavilion, Charlevoix. $75 per boat entry. facebook.com/CharlevoixWrestling ----------------------

CHARLEVOIX SUMMER SIDEWALK

SALES: 9am-6pm, Downtown Charlevoix. ----------------------

45TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT ART FAIR: ARCHANGEL ANCIENT TREE ARCHIVE:

10am. Archangel Ancient Tree Archive propagates important old growth trees to preserve them for the future. The group will have a guided tour of the nursery & learn all about the mission of the tree archive to “create living libraries of old-growth tree genetics.” The facility is located in Copemish (near Thompsonville) on Front Street off 115. Free. grandtraverseaudubon.org ----------------------

BUCKLEY VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW &

SWAP MEET: Buckley Hardware. Vendor/ Booth Registration, 8:30–10am. The show runs from 10am-3pm. Free. facebook.com/ev ents/326863009047643?ref=newsfeed ----------------------

DOWNTOWN TC ART FAIR: 10am-5pm, Open Space Park, TC. This annual juried art fair features over 90 Midwest & national artists. Free entry. ----------------------

GRAND TRAVERSE KENNEL CLUB CA-

NINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST, CGC: 10am3pm, GT Commons, TC. Demonstrations of nose work, agility, conformation, Rally Strut Your Stuff Parade. $15 for test. Free to watch. 231-632-6090. ----------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS SIDEWALK SALES: 10am-5pm. Held at 39 local stores in downtown Harbor Springs, Fairview Square & Harbor Plaza. ----------------------

OUTDOOR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW:

10am-3pm, The Village at GT Commons, Front Lawn, TC. Featuring over 40 vendors. Free admission. thevillagetc.com/outdoorcraft-vendor-show-3 ----------------------

LIVELYLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL: 11am11pm, 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 ----------------------

MOBILE MUSEUM: The Great Lakes Children’s Museum will host a Mobile Museum Exo-Hydrology Challenge. Held next to the Traverse Area District Library, TC with sessions at 11am & 1pm. Kids will explore engineering & design in a fun, approachable way. Participants will learn while they pretend to search out a new world, design a lander that can land on the planet, program their rover to find water, build a water filtration device, & test it. Must register. Free. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

SIT-N-SIGN WITH AUTHOR BOB OJALA:

11:30am-1:30pm, Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord. Naval architect & marine surveyor Bob Ojala will sign his books “A Tugboater’s Life” & “Sweetwater Sailors.” saturnbooksellers.com/ event/sit-n-sign-author-bob-ojala

Mon March 16- $5 martinis, $5 domestic beer pitcher, $10 craft beer pitcher. HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIALS

Tues - 4-8pm: The Pocket 9pm-1am: Kung Fu RodeoTues-Thurs 2pm-2am • Fri-Sun noon-2am FROM OPEN-6PM Hours Monday 2pm-9pm

Wed - Get it in the can night - $1 domestic, $3 craft- w/DJ JR Mon Aug 23rd - Jukebox

Thurs -$2 off all drinks and $2 Labatt drafts w/DJ Ricky T Tues Aug 24th - Open Mic Comedy from 8-9:30 then 10pm-2am Electric Open Mic Fri March 20 - Buckets of Beer starting at $8 (2-8pm) Happy Hour: The Chris Michels Band Then: The Isaac Ryder Band Wed Aug 25th- DJ DomiNate $2 domestic drafts & $3 craft drafts from 9pm-close. Sat March 21 - The Isaac Ryder Band Thurs Aug 26th -Q100 live Fri Aug 27th & Sat Aug 28th - (No Covers) Sunday March 22 KARAOKE (10pm-2am)‘74 Marauder Sunday Aug 29th - Karaoke

TUESDAY TRIVIA ON THE PATIO 7-9PM

TO-GO ORDERS AVAILABLE 231-252-4157 Sun-Wed Noon-10pm Fri/Sat Noon-11pm

Thurs 4pm-10pm (kitchen open noon-9pm) closed Wednesdays DRINK SPECIALS (3-6 Monday-Friday): $2 well drinks, $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $5 Hornitos margarita SUNDAY - $6 Ketel One Bloody Mary & $4 Mimosas DAILY FOOD SPECIALS (3-6pm):

Monday - $1 chips and salsa Tuesday - $1 enchiladas Thursday - $5 fried veggies (cauliflower or mushrooms) Friday - $5 hot pretzels w/ beer cheese

PATIO ENTERTAINMENT (6:30-9:30)

Thurs Aug 26- Thirsty Thursday Blues Featuring the GTOs Fri Aug 27 - Speedball Tucker duo Sat Aug 28- 5th Gear 221 E State St. downtown TC 22 • august 23, 2021 • Northern Express Weekly

august 21-29

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

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 ----------------------

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

LIVE MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE: GAEL ES-

CHELWECK: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. ----------------------

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

THURSDAY

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HAPPY HOUR: Daily 4-7 Friday 4-9 HAPPY HOUR: HAPPY HOUR: Sunday All Day Daily 4-7 Daily 4-7

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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 ----------------------

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, THE INTIMATE SINA-

TRA: 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 AF-

FAIR: (See Sat., Aug. 21) --------------

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 ----------------------

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 Symphony 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 ORCHES-

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

aug monday

AUDITIONS FOR “GOD-

23 SPELL”: 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 tuesday 24 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 ----------------------

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 wednesday 25 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 Kids8-17sailfree on ourall-inclusivedaily lunchsailat1p.m. Booknowat winddancertc.com 231-492-0059

august 31st - downtown kalkaska

Schedule 11 am – food trucks at railroad square 2 pm | 4pm | 6pm: clark the juggler 2-6 pm: farmers’ market 2-6 pm: live entertainment with damien allen 5-6:30 pm: community drum circle by dede alder - plus plus: vendors, face painting, tarot readings, and eat local. shop local. explore kalkaska.

aug 17

Back in 1981, seven university graduates came together with a shared mission of infusing the world with positivity. Vitool Viraponsavan went on to establish PlanToys®, a company specializing in beautifully crafted wooden toys that help enhance children’s development.

“Today, PlanToys is bringing optimism, creativity and a passion for sustainability to communities all over the world -- this includes our use of sustainable materials, manufacturing methods and mindset.”

In The Village at Grand Traverse Commons 231.932.0775 | sanctuarytc.com

Bringing Families Together

Make memories on the water with your dream boat from Action Water Sports in Traverse City.

611 Olesons Commerce Dr., Traverse City, MI 49685 • (231) 943-3434 • actionwater.com MID SUMMER WEEKDAY ART SHOW: 10am5pm, Aug. 25-26, Village Green Park, Walloon Lake. ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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. ----------------------

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. ----------------------

PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

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

LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: JESSE JEF-

FERSON: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. crystalmountain.com/ event/barr-park-wednesday/10 ----------------------

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

aug thursday

COFFEE @ 10 WITH GREG

26 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 ----------------------

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

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. ----------------------

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. ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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

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 ----------------------

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: “LOVE, LOSS

& WHAT I WORE”: (See Sat., Aug. 21) ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 FREN-

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

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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

LAST SLICE OF SUMMER: OLD TOWN CEL-

EBRATION: 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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: JIM HAWLEY:

7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. crystalmountain.com/event/barr-parkfriday/10

THEATRE UNDER THE TENT: “LOVE, LOSS

& WHAT I WORE”: (See Sat., Aug. 21)

aug 28

saturday

BENZIE FISHING FRENZIE:

(See Fri., Aug. 27) --------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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. ----------------------

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

LIVE MUSIC IN THE VILLAGE WITH CHRISTO-

PHER WINKLEMANN: 7-9pm, Crystal Mountain, Kinlochen Plaza, Thompsonville. crystalmountain. com/event/live-music-saturdays/11 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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

aug 29

sunday

BENZIE FISHING FRENZIE:

(See Fri., Aug. 27) --------------

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

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 ----------------------

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

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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

BLOOMS & BIRDS: WILDFLOWER WALK:

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

DOWNTOWN THURSDAY NIGHTS LIVE:

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

ER RIDES - SUMMERTIME SLOW ROLLS:

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

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 ----------------------

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

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

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. ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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. ----------------------

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 ----------------------

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. ----------------------

FEATURED ARTISTS GALLERY EXHIBI-

TION: 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 ----------------------

“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 ----------------------

“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 ----------------------

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

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 ----------------------

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 ----------------------

MAGIC THURSDAY ARTISTS SUMMER

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

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

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 ----------------------

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

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

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

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

- PAST IS PRESENT: A DART FEATURED

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

- THE COLLECTIVE IMPULSE - ONLINE EX-

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

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

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

- THE CLYDE AND PATRICIA RISDON COL-

LECTION: 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 ----------------------

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER, GLEN ARBOR: - “EVERYDAY OBJECTS” OPENING RE-

CEPTION: 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