sept saturday 18
OPENING RECEPTION - A WILD HEART: Fishtown Art Shanty. A New Collection by Heather Harrington. Enjoy sweet treats & lemonade from 1-5pm, or grab a complimentary glass of wine from 5-7pm. Harrington will be releasing her new abstract beach series paintings, inspired by her love of Lake Michigan beaches. An art bar will be set up for you to stop in & make your own goods. The show runs through Sept. 20. lifeandwhim.com
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BAYFRONT ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am5pm, Sept. 18-19, Bayfront Park, Petoskey.
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BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: Sept. 1719. Today includes: 7:30am: Balloon Flight #2: Launching from Marina Lawn Panels. 10am: Autumn Glory 3K Color Fun Run fundraiser for McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Pediatric Patient Fund. Starting at Boat Launch in Village – to East Park & back. 12-8pm: Food & artisan vendors on Main St. open. Kids face painting, balloon twisting, hot air balloon painting, 2-5pm. 1pm: Bay Harbor Bow-Wow. Dog Show Fundraiser benefitting the Charlevoix Area Humane Society located on the Marina Lawn. 4-5pm: Pilot & Crew Meet & Greet on the Marina Lawn Panels. 5:30pm: Balloon Flight #3: Launching from Marina Lawn Panels. Bring your chairs & blankets & enjoy the evening with your Balloon MC Jim Engel. 7-10pm: VIP Afterglow Reception in The Loft. 8-8:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels. bayharbor.com/event-detail/balloons-over-bayharbor-3/?glm_event_from=2021-09-17
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M22 CHALLENGE: SOLD OUT: 7:30am, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire. Run, bike, & paddle your way along this 22-mile course through the Leelanau Peninsula. You’ll start with a 2.5-mile run that winds its way to (& up!) the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, then you’ll grab your bike for a 17-mile lap around Big Glen Lake, & finish with a 2.5-mile paddle out in Little Glen Lake. $175. m22challenge.com
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EMPIRE HILL CLIMB REVIVAL: 8am, Wilco Road, Empire. Sanctioned by the Detroit Region Sports Car Club of America, this threequarter mile auto race is held just a short walk from the shores of Lake Michigan. The hillside course offers great racing & spectating. Many vintage cars, modified cars, rally cars, sports cars & open wheel cars will take part in five competition classes. Spectators can get up close & personal with the race cars before the race in downtown Empire. Free for spectators. motorsportreg.com/events/empire-hill-climbcompetitors-wilco-road-scca-detroit-516083
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LEELANAU HARVEST TOUR: SOLD OUT: 8am. A biking adventure for families & single riders as the fall colors begin to appear & apple trees are laden with fruit. Starting & finishing at Herman Park in Suttons Bay, riders may enjoy routes of 20, 40, 65 or 100 miles which wind through Leelanau County on paved roads. Enjoy views of farms, orchards, vineyards, dunes & quaint villages as you ride. A box lunch will be served at Herman Park until 4:30pm & is included with registration fee. $45. cccc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_ id=22&club_id=87045&module_id=461733
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NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: Centre ICE Arena, TC, Sept. 16-20. The Red Wings will host the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues & Toronto Maple Leafs for five-straight days of round-robin action, with each team playing either three or four games. centreice.org/pressrelease
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HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE GRAND TRAVERSE AREA HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: 9am-7pm. Sept. 16-19. Top area builders showcase eight new & remodeled homes during this four-day event. See the latest in new home construction, remodeling, design trends, & landscaping. Tickets available at HBA, 3040 Sunset Lane
Franc D’ambrosio broaDway: beyonD The chanDelier Friday, october 15 | 8:00 pm
assisTeD liVing: The musical Friday, october 29 | 8:00 pm
hoT club oF san Francisco: cool yule Friday, December 10 | 8:00 pm
broaDway bounD: haDesTown saturday, December 11 | 2:00 pm
2nd annual inTerlochen arTs acaDemy singersongwriTers Hit the streets of downtown Bellaire to catch the Best Dressed Pet Parade, as part of the 23rd Annual Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Extravaganza on Sat., Sept. 25. Line up near Bridge St. at 1pm. All participants receive a prize. Other highlights include the Scarecrow Extravaganza – “Welcome to the Jungle,” Halloween Dress Rehearsal/ Dress Up and Free Family 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, mini pumpkin painting at Bellaire Library, “Chopped” Tournament of Champions, and Short’s Oktoberfest Celebration. bellairechamber.org (corner of Veterans Dr. & Sunset), TC. $15 advance; $18 door. hbagta.com/parade-of-homes
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PEACE RANCH 5K/10K WILDERNESS RUN: 9am, PEACE Ranch, TC. A trail run through the Pere Marquette National Forest. For both novice & expert runners. Registration begins at 7:30am. 100% of the race proceeds will go to serve veterans, at risk youth, children & families in crisis. events.bytepro.net/PeaceRanchWilderness5K10KRun
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GREAT LAKES DAY OF ACTION: 10amnoon, between Wayne St. & West Front St., TC. ISEA is participating in The Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Day of Action in TC. Any trash on the streets of our beach-town is at risk of becoming beach trash. If you are interested in joining, sign up at: t.ly/g3yF. Please dress for the weather & bring any trash pickup assistance (like a reacher grabber) you would like. Trash bags & gloves will be provided. facebook.com/events/614055186425681
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MIGHTY FAMILIES, MIGHTY KIDS: 10am-noon, GT Civic Center, Amphitheater & Pavilion, TC. An event that celebrates early childhood with fun activities for all ages & a book signing by Ann Tisdale, author of the children’s book “Mighty Miss Maya: See It, Then Be It.” Featuring Kindermusik, Norte, Just Be Yoga, Miriam Pico, ArtBright, Sueng Ni martial arts, & Great Lakes Children’s Museum. greatstartkids.com/mighty-families-mighty-kids
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OUTDOOR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 10am3pm, The Village at GT Commons, Front Lawn, TC. Featuring over 40 local vendors. thevillagetc.com/outdoor-craft-vendor-show-4-2-2-2
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USED BOOK SALE: Peninsula Community Library, TC. Runs Sept. 11-18. Find books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles & games. Visit the website or call 231-223-7700 for hours. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org
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OUT OF THE DARKNESS: 11am, The Open Space, TC. This fundraising walk event is organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Every dollar you raise allows AFSP to invest in life-saving research,
education, advocacy & support for those impacted by suicide. For more info visit the AFSP’s website. Registration: 9am. afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive. e v e n t & e v e n t I D = 7 6 0 9 & _ ga=2.107901258.997660572.1624310013560058300.1623256744
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Thursday, February 3 | 7:30 pm
Dinosaur worlD liVe Friday, February 4 | 7:00 pm
MICHIGAN AUTHOR CINDY HOUSH GLOVINSKY: 11:30am-1:30pm, Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord. This author presents her memoir “Music, Lakes & Blue Corduroy” that traces her artistic & emotional development as a young violinist attending what we all know as Interlochen Center for the Arts. saturnbooksellers.com/event/meet-michigan-author-cindyhoush-glovinsky
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26TH ANNUAL TASTE OF HARBOR SPRINGS: 12-3pm, Harbor Springs Waterfront. Enjoy tastes from participating restaurants with your admission ticket - drink tickets for beer & wine are separate. Tickets purchased in advance are $30. After 5pm on Fri., Sept. 17, & at the door, tickets are $45. harborspringschamber.com/events/details/26th-annual-taste-ofharbor-springs-2021-8033
broaDway bounD: mean girls
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COMMUNITY ELK RAPIDS: 12-3pm, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Elk Rapids. Join the fun celebrating Elk Rapids with yoga, music, art, & a doggie costume contest. Free. business.elkrapidschamber.org/events/ details/community-gathering-parks-rec27550?calendarMonth=2021-09-01
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MODEL RAILROAD MEETING: 12:30-3pm, Grace Episcopal Church, TC. National Model Railroad Association North Central Region Division 2 Monthly Meeting. This is an “in person” general meeting & will include a presentation on model railroading & a show & tell. Park & enter on north side of building. Held in Parish Hall room. For info, email: superintendent.nmra.ncr.div2@ gmail.com
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IN PERSON SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. RJ Erskine will sign his book “Prometheus Scorned.” horizonbooks.com/event/personsigning-rj-erskine-prometheus-scorned
Thursday, February 24 | 7:30 pm
alicia olaTuja inTuiTion: songs From The minDs oF women Thursday, march 3 | 7:30 pm
saturday, march 5 | 2:00 pm
naTalie macmasTer & Donnell leahy Thursday, march 10 | 7:30 pm
The moTh mainsTage Friday, april 29 | 8:00 pm
broaDway bounD: Dear eVan hansen saturday, may 21 | 2:00 pm
broaDway bounD: ain’T Too prouD saturday, june 11 | 2:00 pm
TickeTs aT ciTyoperahouse.org or 231.941.8082 Visit cityoperahouse.org for the latest information about upcoming performances and events.
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