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sept saturday OPENING RECEPTION - A 18 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 ----------------------

BAYFRONT ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am5pm, Sept. 18-19, Bayfront Park, Petoskey. ----------------------

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

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

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

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

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

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

septEMBER 18-26

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. event&eventID=7609&_ ga=2.107901258.997660572.1624310013560058300.1623256744 ----------------------

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

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

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

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

IN PERSON SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. RJ Erskine will sign his book “Prometheus Scorned.” horizonbooks.com/event/personsigning-rj-erskine-prometheus-scorned

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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

Thursday, February 3 | 7:30 pm

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Friday, February 4 | 7:00 pm an eVening wiTh branForD marsalis

Thursday, February 24 | 7:30 pm alicia olaTuja inTuiTion: songs From The minDs oF women

Thursday, march 3 | 7:30 pm broaDway bounD: mean girls

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.

CADILLAC FOOTLITERS PRESENTS “THE

GUYS”: 2pm & 7pm, First Presbyterian Church, Cadillac. Held in partnership with the “guys” of Cadillac’s Police & Fire departments & Vets Serving Vets, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks. $10 advance, $11 online, $12 door. cadillacfootliters.com ----------------------

PADDLE ANTRIM FESTIVAL: Sept. 16-18. Includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose your own adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or both days & decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so you may go anywhere from 7 miles to all 42 miles. Sept. 16 features a Kick-Off Party in Ellsworth River Park. paddleantrim.com/paddle-antrim-festival ----------------------

CLASSICS UNDER THE LIGHTS: 6pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Show off your classic car under the stadium lights at Turtle Creek Stadium. Featuring concessions, an auction, 50/50 raffle & t-shirt sales. This is a fundraiser for the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA to help provide financial assistance to families & individuals in the area to obtain & sustain a healthy lifestyle. Register your classic car at: ops1.operations. daxko.com/Online/4091/ProgramsV2/Search. mvc?category_ids=TAG8163. Free. gtbayymca. org/2021-classics ----------------------

PLAY IT FORWARD: 6pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. A benefit performance by TAKE3 with a guest appearance from CTAC music program students. This fundraising event is limited to 100 guests in the event barn & will include complimentary Stiggs beer & an auction to support arts education at CTAC. The auction will feature a work of original art by local artist Kevin Barton. His piece will be auctioned off live at the event on stage. With a flair for the wild & unexpected, the genredefying TAKE3 brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background & infuses it with rockstar charisma. They play top pop hits, Americana & classical favorites. Pack a picnic & lawn chair. 1-7pm: Paint-Out Wet Paint Sale. 6pm: Gates open. 6-7pm: CTAC music students. 7:30pm: TAKE3. $10-$125. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/play-it-forward-0 ----------------------

SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: 6pm. Nonprofits AC Paw, COGNiTiON & Love Thy Neighbor are participating with celebrity dancers, helping to raise dollars for their local programs & services. Shows will be at the Grand Traverse Event Center on Garfield Ave., TC. This season see the nonprofits battle it out on the dance floor, the lip sync stage in Nov., & virtually in ‘Beyond the Competition.’ swingshiftandthestars.org ----------------------

ARTS FOR ALL OF NORTHERN MICHI-

GAN’S SEPTEMBER ACCESS: 7pm, Centre ICE Arena, TC. Watch the Detroit Red Wings go up against the St. Louis Blues. $5. form.jotform.com/212436945041149?mc_ cid=9e785fae9d&mc_eid=31c0d0fd7e ----------------------

GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “ESPANA - FROM THE OLD

WORLD TO THE NEW WORLD”: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Petoskey. This concert will feature Michigan State University’s Tyler Roberts, a mezzo-soprano, who will perform with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra during Manuel de Falla’s “El Amour Brujo.” Also on the play list is Juan Crisostomo Arriaga’s “Los Esclavos Felice” overture; Pablo de Sarasate’s “Navarra”; & Astor Piazzolla’s “Variations on Buenos Aires.” $30-$60. glcorchestra.org/concerts ----------------------

ARTS ACADEMY ORCHESTRA & WIND SYM-

PHONY CONCERT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Under the direction of Dr. Leslie Dunner & Dr. Matthew Schlomer respectively, the Arts Academy Orchestra & Wind Symphony will present a diverse program of classical & contemporary works. $12 full price; $9 student. interlochen.org/events/arts-academyorchestra-and-wind-symphony-concert-september-18-2021-2021-09-18 ----------------------

SKID ROW: 8-10pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. This band’s 30+ year career has produced multi-platinum, multi-gold, & numerous Top Ten singles. These include “18 and Life” & “I Remember You.” $30, $40, $45. lrcr. com/event-calendar/concerts/skid-row

sept sunday A WILD HEART: Fishtown Art 19 Shanty. A New Collection by Heather Harrington. Heather will be releasing her new abstract beach series paintings, inspired by her love of Lake Michigan beaches. Runs through Sept. 20. lifeandwhim.com ----------------------

BAYFRONT ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., Sept. 18) ----------------------

BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: Bay Harbor, Sept. 17-19. Today includes: 7:30am: Balloon Flight #4: Launching from Marina Lawn Panels. bayharbor.com/event-detail/balloons-over-bayharbor-3/?glm_event_from=2021-09-17 ----------------------

BETSIE VALLEY TRAIL HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K & 1 MILE: 8am. Trail is hard packed & flat. The 1 Mile Run will be held at Webber Sports Complex. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail. $25-$85. runsignup. com/northmitten ----------------------

NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: (See Sat., Sept. 18) ----------------------

GOODBYE SUMMER CAR SHOW!: 10am, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Trophies will be given for Best of Show, Best Modern Vehicle, & Best Classic Vehicle. Participants in the show have a chance to win door prizes. For info, call the Fairgrounds: 231-3485479. Free to public / $10 registration fee for participants.

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE GRAND TRAVERSE AREA HOSTS 32ND

ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: 11am-4pm. 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 (corner of Veterans Dr. & Sunset), TC. $15 advance; $18 door. hbagta.com/parade-of-homes ----------------------

PORCHFEST 2021: 1-5pm. Stroll through the TC Central Neighborhood to hear a variety of musicians performing on multiple front porches. Performance times & locations on web site. Free. tccna1.wixsite.com/tcporchfest2021 ----------------------

GRAVESTONE MAINTENANCE TRAINING

SESSION OFFERED: 2pm, Gilmore Township Cemetery, Frankfort. The Benzie Area Historical Society is training volunteers in the correct methods of cleaning cemetery gravestones. Each participant will need to bring a “cleaning kit” consisting of a bucket, a gallon or two of water, a stiff natural bristle brush, a stiff sponge, an old toothbrush, a trowel, a trash bag, & a plastic or wood “scraper.” benziemuseum.org

sept 20

monday

A WILD HEART: (See Sun., Sept. 19) -------------

NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: (See Sat., Sept. 18)

sept tuesday

VETERANS FOR PEACE

21 CHAPTER 50’S INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE CELEBRATION: TC. 8am: Sunrise peace gathering on Clinch Park Beach with songs & prayers for peace. 9am: Peace proclamation by the mayor of Traverse City at the peace pole outside the Governmental Center. 10am: Annual planting of a peace pole in F&M Park. ----------------------

CHARLEVOIX CHAMBER HOSTS 8TH ANNUAL STATE OF THE COMMUNITY LUN-

CHEON: 12-2pm, Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Featuring updates from Charlevoix County Commissioner Scott Hankins, Charlevoix Public Schools Superintendent Mike Ritter, AntrimCharlevoix-Kalkaska Association of REALTORS President Dennis Halverson, & Northern Lakes Economic Alliance President David Emmel. Lunch catered by Bridge Street Tap Room. Reserve your spot. $35. charlevoix.org ----------------------

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE SERIES: FALL HARVEST COOKING CLASS WITH MSU EXTEN-

SION: 1:30-3pm, Interlochen Public Library, Community Room. Jane & Michelle, registered dieticians from MSU Extension, return to show you how to use fall fruits & vegetables in tasty

MAKE IT BENZIE: CHAMBER OFF THE

CLOCK NETWORKING: 5-7pm, Lake Ann Brewing Co. Backyard BBQ theme. Register. $5. benzie.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/15851 ----------------------

PETOSKEY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:

5:30-7:30pm, The Rusty Saw, Brutus. $10 members; $15 not-yet-members. petoskeychamber.com/events/details/business-after-hours-september-2021-26471 ----------------------

1913 MICHIGAN COPPER STRIKE PRO-

GRAM VIA ZOOM: 6:30pm. Author Donna Searight Simons will discuss her book “Copper Empire,” a novel about the Copper Country Labor Strike in 1913. Registration required. Free. tadl.org/event/1913-michigan-copper-strike-program-via-zoom ----------------------

FOL MOVIE NIGHT: 6:30pm, Bellaire Public Library. Featuring “Mackinac Bridge Movie.” facebook.com/events/592596228779304 ----------------------

GTHC GROUP HIKE/MEETING: 7pm. The Grand Traverse Hiking Club will hold an outdoor meeting at the Boardman River Nature Center picnic shelter, TC, followed by a group hike on the BR trails. Free. facebook.com/GTHikers ----------------------

IMPROV AT THE LIBRARY: 7pm, Leland Township Library, Leland. Mashing up literature & improvised comedy, the Tilt Think Improv troupe presents: LitFlix. In this interactive show, the improv players create stories & scenes made-up on the spot based on inspiration from the audience. lelandlibrary.org/programs-events ----------------------

ONLINE PARTY FOR FLOW: 7pm. For Love of Water (FLOW) celebrates 10 years of working together to keep the Great Lakes public & protected. Enjoy a fun & fast-paced frolic through FLOW’s history & heroes, with special guests & prize-drawings for Patagonia gear. Free. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_3n64kfnzQkuk1OXEHkKq0Q

sept wednesday ROLLS MODEL: 6pm, Interlo22 chen Center for the Arts, R.B. Annis Botanical Lab. Rolls Rice is a Michigan-based food business specializing in vegan & gluten-free spring rolls, rice bowls, & sauces. They will be demonstrating the process of making their famous spring rolls & discussing their passion for working with & in their community. 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. interlochen.org/news/interlochen-tooffer-education-in-garden-summer-classes

Fine European Traditions

Boyne City 231.582.8800

LATIN AMERICAN FOOD & FUN

Boyne City - 231.582.0049 Traverse City - 231.938.2773

New Orlean’s Kitchen

Elk Rapids 231.264.0530

sept thursday RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP: 7am, Centre ICE 23 Arena, TC. Sept. 23-28. Red Wings players, prospects & tryouts will be divided into teams that will practice & scrimmage throughout camp, including the annual Red and White Game on Sun., Sept. 26. Following the Red and White game, the team will remain in TC & hold practices on Mon., Sept. 27 & Tues., Sept. 28 prior to breaking camp for Detroit to begin their preseason schedule. centreice.org/pressrelease ----------------------

COFFEE @ TEN WITH ERIC HEMENWAY:

10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. Join for Hemenway’s presentation, “How Art & History Help Tell the Story of the Waganakising Odawa.” Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-online/coffee-10-eric-hemenway ----------------------

MAKE IT BENZIE: CHAMBER OFF THE

CLOCK NETWORKING: 10am-noon, Mineral Springs Park, Pavilion, Frankfort. Enjoy a Coffee & Breakfast Social. Bring your own breakfast & coffee. ----------------------

AFGHANISTAN TODAY INTERNATIONAL

PANEL: City Opera House, TC. What did we win? What did we lose? What did it cost? In a new, updated edition of Doug Stanton’s bestselling book “Horse Soldiers,” published for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, he talks with the three panelists NWS is bringing to the City Opera House stage: Jack Segal, retired US diplomat; Rahela Sidiqi, founder of an NGO for Afghan women’s rights; & Shannon Spann, former intelligence officer. Together, they will attempt to answer those pivotal questions, shining a light on history, global & local, as it unfolds before us. Join the conversation early from 5:30-6:15pm for a “then to now” prelude lecture from Jack Segal, who made 40 visits to Afghanistan between 2002 & 2010 during his time with NATO. The panel discussion begins at 6:30pm. $5-$25. nationalwritersseries.org/ product/afghanistan-panel ----------------------

STRUT WITH YOUR PUP: 6pm. Grand Traverse Kennel Club Strut with your Pup. Meet at the Grand Traverse Commons with your dog. Go for a walk around the Commons. Free. Grandtraversekennelclub.com ----------------------

BATH SCHOOL DISASTER: 7pm, Little Traverse Historical Museum, Petoskey. Petoskey resident George Robson remembers the Bath School Disaster, which his parents survived. petoskeymuseum.org/calendar-of-events.html ----------------------

FREE ZOOM WEBINAR EVENT WITH #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHORS KRISTIN HANNAH & CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE:

7pm. Presented by Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord. Register. You will have an opportunity to participate in the live Q&A after Christina Baker Kline (“Orphan Train,” etc.) chats with Kristin Hannah about her latest bestseller, “The Four Winds.” macmillan-publishers.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Cvz-pqzRLy1p_ssuUkrDg ----------------------

GT AUDUBON CLUB MEETING & PRESEN-

TATION: Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Regular meeting begins at 7pm, followed by a presentation: “Insects You Have Known and Loved.” Presenter is Sharon Benjey, who will lead you on a short insect collecting trip at the Nature Center, followed by an indoors presentation. Free. grandtraverseaudubon.org ----------------------

NMEAC ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTALIST OF

THE YEAR VIRTUAL CELEBRATION: 7pm. The Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council wants to protect everyone’s health as we protect the earth that sustains us. Kate Madigan of Michigan Climate Action Network will be the guest speaker. Jeremy Reisig will be the musical host. Held via Zoom. nmeac.org

sept 24

friday

RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP: (See Thurs., Sept. 23) -------------

23RD ANNUAL HARVEST

FESTIVAL: 8am, downtown Bellaire. Today includes the Scarecrow Extravaganza: “Welcome to the Jungle” at locations throughout Bellaire, & the farmers market & ASI Yard Sale. bellairechamber.org/harvest-festival-and-scarecrowextravaganza/?utm_content=Jamie&utm_ source=VerticalResponse&utm_ medium=Email&utm_term=Harvest%20 Festival%26nbsp%3B-%20September%20 25th&utm ----------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE

BOOK: 9am. Sept. 24-25. A celebration of readers, writers, books, & the literary craft. Featuring nationally-published authors & illustrators across eight genres, the majority of Festival sessions are held in venues in downtown Harbor Springs & are free to the public. Must register in advance. For a schedule, visit hsfotb.org. ----------------------

ADULT & TEEN MAKE & TAKE CRAFT: CRI-

CUT KEYCHAINS: Interlochen Public Library. Drop in between 10am & noon. Materials for this make & take craft are provided while supplies last. 231-276-6767. interlochenpubliclibrary.org ----------------------

LUNCHEON LECTURE: BUILDING YOUR

OWN AIRPLANE?: 11:30am, NCMC Library Conference Center, Petoskey. Lou Seno Jr. built & flew three experimental airplanes with his father many decades ago. Today, he is on the board of directors of the Experimental Aircraft Association. He will help you get motivated to pound a few rivets, stretch some fabric over handmade wings & slip the surly bonds

SUZANNE WILSON ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS: Noon, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Michigan artist Dana Falconberry talks about her work in a variety of media – from watercolor to embroidery. Falconberry’s residency focused on a series that examines the effects of climate change on the local landscape. For more info call 231-334-6112. Free. glenarborart.org ----------------------

A HEMINGWAY-INSPIRED COCKTAIL EVENT:

6pm, City Opera House, TC. An Evening in Paris, Havana, and Northern Michigan. This evening of storytelling by award-winning author Philip Greene will take you on a historical journey through the life of Ernest Hemingway & the cocktails that wove their way into his works. Local filmmaker Cat Muncey will also preview a new documentary of her mother’s end-of-life journey. Ticket price includes strolling dinner & craft cocktails. Adults 21+. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Michigan’s Open Access Program. cityoperahouse.org/node/396 ----------------------

VIRTUAL EVENT WITH ANDERSON COO-

PER: 6pm. Presented by McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Held via Zoom. Cooper will discuss his new book “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty.” Admittance only requires a purchase of the book. mcleanandeakin.com/upcoming-events ----------------------

IAA SINGER-SONGWRITER FALL CONCERT:

7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Interlochen Arts Academy’s singersongwriter students present an evening of original music. Enjoy diverse selections in a wide variety of genres, styles & instrumentations. $9-$12. interlochen.org/concerts-and-events

sept saturday 254 Color: PMS 583 Green PMS 7459 Light Blue RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP: (See Thurs., Sept. 23) -------------PMS 7462 Dark Blue PMS 7413 Orange BOYNE CITY HARVEST FESTIVAL: 8am-4pm, Downtown Boyne City, Water & Lake streets. Featuring music, crafts, children’s activities, food & fall produce, a scarecrow contest & more. boynecitymainstreet.com/main-street-events ----------------------

NAMIWALKS TRAVERSE CITY: NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Health, is holding a walk at The GT Commons (700 Cottageview Dr.), TC. Donate, sign up for a team & join for the walk. Help raise critical funds for your local NAMI for mental health advocacy, education, support & awareness. Registration begins at 8am & walk begins at 10am. Details at namigt. org. For questions please call 944.8448 or info@namigt.org. NAMIWalks.org/traversecity ---------------------2 Color: PMS 7459 Light Blue PMS 7462 Dark Blue

BEAR CLAW EPIC MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE:

8:30am, Cadillac Pathway. The course is 7 miles per lap. Beginner: 1 lap. Intermediate: 2 laps. Sport/Expert: 3 laps. Elite: 4 laps. There will also be the Bear Cub Epic for racers ages 6-14. This is a 1.2 mile loop. All proceeds from the race will go towards funding the construction of 11 new miles of single track on the Cadillac Pathway. $50; 18 & under categories: $25. bearclawepic.com ----------------------

FREE WORKSHOP: EXPLORING SCIENCE

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: 9am-3:30pm, Platte River Campground Picnic Area, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Formal & nonformal educators who work with students in upper elementary through high school are invited to enjoy a day of exploration & hands-on activities at this free educators’ workshop. Registration required. Email: wendy_w_smith@nps.gov or call: 219-707-0055 by Fri., Sept. 17. ----------------------

FRIENDS OF TADL FALL BOOK SALE: 9am5pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Books, CDs & DVDs. Adult & children’s books, $1 each OR fill a grocery bag for $10. Adult CDs: 10 for $5; children’s CDs: 5 for $3; DVDs: 12 for $10. tadl.org/friends ----------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE

BOOK: (See Fri., Sept. 24) ----------------------

TVC5K - RUN THE RUNWAY: 9am, Cherry Capital Airport, TC. Benefits the Wings of Mercy West Michigan & The Grand Traverse YMCA. $37; $13 for 13 & under. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/TraverseCity/TVC5K?aflt_token=vkmwDm weQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw ----------------------

13TH ANNUAL BREEZEWAY FALL COLOR

CRUISES: Color tour participants pick up goodie bags filled with trip tips, color tour maps, coupons & other surprises at Royal Farms Winery in Atwood between 10am-noon. Participants then proceed at their own pace along C-48 The Breezeway, stopping, shopping, dining or enjoying a nature hike at one of the three preserves along the route. End the experience at Boyne Mt. in Boyne Falls with a complimentary chair-lift ride for a breathtaking view atop the mountain. ----------------------

23RD ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL: 10am, Downtown Bellaire. Today includes the Scarecrow Extravaganza: “Welcome to the Jungle,” Halloween Dress Rehearsal/Dress Up & Free Family 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Fine Art & Craft Show, Mini Pumpkin Painting, Best Dressed Pet Parade, “Chopped” Tournament of Champions, Short’s Oktoberfest Celebration & more. bellairechamber.org/harvest-festival-and-scarecrow-extravaganza/?utm_content=Jamie&utm_ source=VerticalResponse&utm_ medium=Email&utm_term=Harvest%20 Festival%26nbsp%3B-%20September%20 25th&utm ----------------------

BLUE RIBBON RUN 5K FOR PROSTATE CANCER: 10am. In memory of Curt Barrons, Byte Productions hosts the Blue Ribbon Run 5K Run/Walk benefiting the local chapter of Us TOO, a prostate cancer education & sup-

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port group. The start & finish will be at Right Brain Brewery/Byte Productions & the course will take you along the Boardman Lake. This will be the first official 5K to utilize the new section of the Boardman loop from 17th St. to the University Center. This event is timed & open to runners, walkers & virtually. $30 adults, $20 students, 12 & under free. blueribbonrun.com ----------------------

GRAND TRAVERSE AREA ANNUAL ROCK, GEM & MINERAL SHOW: 10am-5pm, VFW Cherryland Post 2780, TC. Presented by the Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club. Adult entry donation: $2. tcrockhounds.com/trips.html ----------------------

NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAY: 10am-5pm, Cotton Creek Farms, Thompsonville. Featuring live demos, alpaca selfies, meet all 50+ alpacas, feed alpaca babies, learn how to make alpaca rugs, how to spin alpaca fiber & more. Free. cottoncreekfarms.com/event/nationalalpaca-farm-day ----------------------

GENO’S CAR SHOW & BVDL FRIENDS’ ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW/FLEA MARKET:

11am, Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill, Thompsonville. Car show: 12-4pm. $5 entry fee. Registration: 12-2pm. Participant & public voting: 12-4pm. Top 10 Participant Judged Trophies & People’s Choice Trophy. Please call Geno at 231-378-2554 by Sept. 24 to confirm entry. Live entertainment by Duke and the Studebakers. BVDL Friends’ Flea Market & Arts/Crafts Show: 12-5pm. Entry fee: $10 for 12 ft. of space. Set up at 11am. Sponsored by Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library. Free for public. betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org ----------------------

EAST JORDAN FALL FEST: Noon, East Jordan Tourist Park. Featuring live music by Nelson Olstrom, Lou Thumser, Two Track Mind, & Full Circle; food, beer & wine tent, softball tournament, trick-or-treating, & much more. facebook. com/East-Jordan-Fall-Fest-180727646162099 ----------------------

PAINT & PUMPKINS: 10am-5pm, Sept. 2526, Veteran’s Park, East Jordan. This art & craft show is held in conjunction with the East Jordan Fall Fest. ----------------------

AUTHOR BEVIN COHEN: 1pm, Bellaire Public Library. This author & seed library guru will speak about herbs: growing, harvesting & using herbs. He will also have his latest book, “The Artisan Herbalist,” available for purchase. bellairelibrary.org ----------------------

IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: 2-4pm, Horizon Books, TC. Dave Hardin will sign his book “Standpipe,” a memoir of his work as a Red Cross volunteer delivering emergency water to residents of Flint, MI. A collection of short essays & vignettes, “Standpipe” sets the struggles of a city in crisis against David Hardin’s personal journey as his mother declines into dementia & eventual death, just before the emergency is declared in Flint. horizonbooks.com/event/ store-book-signing-dave-hardin-standpipe ----------------------

OPENING RECEPTION, CTAC, PETOSKEY:

3-5pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Galleries, Petoskey. For “Kindred: Traditional Arts of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians,” & “Through Our Eyes: Crooked Tree Painters’ Studio Exhibition.” The galleries will be open 10am-5pm. Art demonstrations & performances will be held throughout the day in conjunction with “Kindred: Traditional Arts of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.” crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/openingreception-kindred-and-through-our-eyes ----------------------

CHILI SUPPER & BARN DANCE: 5:308:30pm, Samels Farm, Williamsburg. Enjoy chili & then dance to traditional music. Goodwill offering. samelsfarm.org/events.html ----------------------

T.A.C.K.L.E. GLOW RUN/WALK: 7:30pm, Otsego Resort, Gaylord. On 2.5 mile cross-country trail. Check-in begins at 6:30pm. Register. $15; 5 & under, free. give.otsegofoundation. org/event/tackle-glow-run-walk/e352974 CHILI SUPPER & BARN DANCE: 5:308:30pm, Samels Farm, Williamsburg. Enjoy chili & then dance to traditional music. Goodwill sunday RED WINGS TRAINING sept offering. samelsfarm.org/events.html ---------------------T.A.C.K.L.E. GLOW RUN/WALK: 7:30pm, OtCAMP: (See Thurs., Sept. 23) PAINT & PUMPKINS: (See Sat., Sept. 25)26 sego Resort, Gaylord. On 2.5 mile cross-country trail. Check-in begins at 6:30pm. Register. $15; 5 & under, free. give.otsegofoundation. -------------org/event/tackle-glow-run-walk/e352974

GRAND TRAVERSE AREA ANNUAL ROCK, GEM &

MINERAL SHOW: 11am-4pm, VFW Cherryland Post 2780, TC. Presented by the Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club. Adult entry donation: $2. tcrockhounds.com/trips.html ----------------------

FRIENDS OF TADL FALL BOOK SALE: 123pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Adult & children’s books, $1 each OR fill a grocery bag for $10. Adult CDs: 10 for $5; children’s CDs: 5 for $3; DVDs: 12 for $10. tadl.org/friends

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HARVEST DAYS: Sept. 1-30. Presented by the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. Experience what it’s like to be a wine club member at each of the participating wineries (over 25) & be able to take advantage of exclusive benefits, premiere wine tastings, & product discounts. Each ticket is good for one visit to each winery, & each ticket holder will have access to all of the benefits offered throughout Sept. (Sun. through Fri.). $35. mynorthtickets. com/events/harvest-days-9-1-2021 ----------------------

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

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

NORTE SUNDAY TRAIL RIDES: Sundays, 11:45am, Timber Ridge, TC. Open to mountain bikers of all ages & abilities, with three different levels & distances (5K, 10K & 25K) to choose from. elgruponorte.org/sundays/?mc_ cid=95b5b3048c&mc_eid=df24b9efb4 ----------------------

BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, ASI Community Center, front parking lot, Bellaire. facebook.com/BellaireFarmersMarket ----------------------

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KET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm, Howard St., between Mitchell & Michigan streets, Petoskey. ----------------------

ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, Elk Rapids Area Chamber, Elk Rapids. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market ----------------------

GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET: Held under the Pavilion, 100 South Court St., Gaylord on Wednesdays & Saturdays, July through Oct. from 8am-1pm. ----------------------

OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Mondays, 2-6pm, The Village at GT Commons, on the piazza, in front of Left Foot Charley, TC. thevillagetc.com ----------------------

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MARKET: Saturdays, 7:30am-noon; Wednesdays, 8am-noon. Held in parking lot “B” at the southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway in Downtown TC. dda.downtowntc.com/ farmers-market

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ARTISTS FOR WINGS OF WONDER EXHIB-

IT: The 3rd annual community fundraiser exhibit, which features over 30 artists, with Raptor themed artwork, all in an effort to raise funds to help Wings of Wonder transition into The Migizi Eagle rehabilitation. The show is open for view-

ARTISTS FOR WINGS OF WONDER EXHIB-

IT: The 3rd annual community fundraiser exhibit, which features over 30 artists, with Raptor themed artwork, all in an effort to raise funds to help Wings of Wonder transition into The Migizi Eagle rehabilitation. The show is open for view-

ing & purchase from Sept. 11-30 at Higher Art Gallery, TC. higherartgallery.com ----------------------

FLORA & FIELD: Old Art Building, Leland. This exhibition features works created by wife & husband painters Colleen & Justin Shull. Colleen brings her bold colorful floral paintings & Justin brings his landscape paintings. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Sept. 24 from 5-7pm. Runs through Oct. 3. Closed Oct. 1 & only open on Oct. 2 from 1-4pm. oldartbuilding.com ----------------------

NATURE THROUGH PASTELS: Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Four regional artists exhibit their pastel paintings through Oct. 29. Leelanau artists Julie Avery, Chris Nettleton & Jan Price; & Lesa Seefled of Grand Traverse County have each worked in the arts for some time & have more recently moved into painting with pastels through both individual & group explorations. Tues., Sept. 28, 6–8pm: Meet the artists & hear about their works at the library. Closed on Sundays. glenlakelibrary.net ----------------------

THE ART OF LORI SIKKEMA: The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. Stop by the Visitor Center & view the fabric collage artwork of Lori Sikkema, on display through Oct. thebotanicgarden.org/events ----------------------

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

“PRESENCE”: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. A contemporary figural exploration with local artists Paul Varga & Steve Toornman. These artists explore the figure each with a distinct approach. Varga is a sculptor who works primarily in wood & bronze & Toornman is an oil painter. The exhibition will run Sept. 17 - Oct. 30. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Sept. 17 from 5-7pm. Closed on Sundays. charlevoixcircle.org ----------------------

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

FLY FISHING ART: By Stacy McKellip. On display at Alden District Library through Sept. Closed on Sundays. 231-331-4318. aldenlib.info ----------------------

SEPTEMBER ART SHOW AT CITY OPERA

HOUSE, TC: Klaus Lehrer & Linda Frank will show their oil paintings, watercolor paintings & collages during Sept. cityoperahouse.org ----------------------

NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBITION: Northport Arts Association, Northport. See photos from established & emerging photographers. Nature, landscape, waterscape & more. Photographs are available at the exhibit & online. They can be printed on different substrates such as paper, canvas or metal in various sizes. The exhibition is held Sept. 4-19 in both the gallery & online. The gallery is open Weds. through Sun., 12-4pm. northportartsassociation.org ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - CTAC PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: Sept. 10-18. The Paint Out is open to artists of all skill levels, ages 18 & up, working in all media. Artists can register & get their canvases & various substrates stamped at CTAC-Petoskey during regular business hours, Sept. 10-17. Artists are invited to submit up to three works for the “wet paint sale” & jury. Completed works depicting outdoor scenes in the Little Traverse Bay

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THE SADISTIC SICKOMOS’ BIANNUAL REUNION ON MACKINAC ISLAND ‘21

The flatulent foltsam and trash of the last 35 years of Konservative™ Q-Crazies™ havoc in the states’s policies and politics has produced a cruelty and dishonor which has poured out on Michissippi. Now in light of “Stop the Steal,” they will be on full display in the dark, dank shadow of that raving loon, DJT, @ the island’s Grand Hotel!

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