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jan saturday FROZEN FOOT FIVE MILE 21 RACE & 1 MILE FUN RUN: Eastern Elementary School, TC. 1 Mile: 9am; 5 Mile: 9:30am. 1 Mile: $5; 5 Mile: $30; $20 for students 0-17. runsignup.com/frozenfootrace ----------------------

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in art for all ages. New projects are offered each week. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/openstudio-january-21 ----------------------

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

WITH TADL: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. 2023 is the Chinese Year of the Rabbit. Celebrate Chinese New Year by dropping in to make an origami rabbit (while supplies last). Free. tadl.org/events ----------------------

MACKINAW CITY’S 30TH ANNUAL WIN-

TERFEST: Featuring the Kids Big Freeze Obstacle Course at the Mackinaw Crossing front parking lot at 11am; Chili Cook Off Competition at Mama Mia’s Pizza from 11:30am-1:30pm; Outhouse Races at The Hook Restaurant parking lot at 2pm, with an Afterglow party & live music at O’Reilly’s Irish Pub & Dixie Saloon, & more. mackinawcity.com/events/29th-annual-winter-fest ----------------------

2ND ANNUAL COCOA CRAWL: Noon2pm, Downtown Elk Rapids. Taste cocoa at 12 participating locations & vote for your favorite. Tickets can be purchased at Happy Camper Coffee Co., the DAM Shop, & Nifty Things! in Elk Rapids. Look for the Orange cones for Cocoa Locations. $5 ticket/person. facebook.com/downtownelkrapids ----------------------

“CLUE [HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]”: 2pm & 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, MainStage, TC. Presented by the Old Town Playhouse Young Company. At a remote mansion, six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder & blackmail are on the menu. $16 adults; $8 youth under 18 (plus fees). oldtownplayhouse.com ----------------------

LIVE IMPROV AT THE LIBRARY: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. The Tilt Think Improv players present a totally improvised show. Sit back & enjoy the performance, or shout out ideas & inspiration to influence the characters & scenes. A show for children & families will be held on Jan. 28. Free. tadl. org/events ----------------------

SNOW JAM & CHILI CHALLENGE: 2-6pm, The Village at GT Commons, Piazza, TC. Vote for your favorite chili. Northern Michigan businesses will prepare their best chili for a chance at Best Overall Chili & People’s Choice. There will also be live music by Knee Deep, bonfires, frozen yard games, & more. Mario Batali will announce the winner! Tickets: $25 (21 and over), $15 (ages 12-20), $5 (ages 11 and under). thevillagetc.com/snowjam-chili-challenge-2022-2 ----------------------

SNOWSHOEING & S’MORES: 2-4pm, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, Mackinaw City. Meet Kyle Bagnall, park naturalist, in the parking lot. Along a two-mile trek, search for signs of wildlife & other wonders of the natural world. After the walk, stop at the forest clearing to enjoy s’mores over a campfire. Admission is by donation.

jan 22

sunday

“CLUE [HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]”: (See Sat., Jan. 21, except today’s time is 2pm.) -------------

RACH 3 + BEETHOVEN 7 WITH TRAVERSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 3pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Kevin Rhodes, conductor; Sean Chen, piano. Featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, nicknamed The Symphony of the Dance, followed by Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3. Students & first-time attendees, call or email the Box Office for a 50% off discount: 231-947-7120, x5 or info@traversesymphony.org. $25.50 - $61.50. traversesymphony.org/concert/rach3-beethoven7

jan monday 23 DROP-IN PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES IN ART: 9:30am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Young artists will have an opportunity to engage in themed activities while exploring various art methods. Space is limited to nine students (& parents). Register. $5. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traverse-city/preschool-adventures-art-january-23-0 ----------------------

KID’S CRAFT LAB: RABBITS IN THE

GRASS: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. This is the Year of The Rabbit. Begin Chinese New Year by creating a whole field of beautiful bunnies. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

jan tuesday 24 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, lower level Community Meeting Room. Preschoolers of all ages are invited to join for stories, songs & active fun. Free. sbbdl.org ----------------------

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Chickadees at Night.” Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

CWIB LUNCHEON: 11:30am, NCMC, Library Conference Center, Petoskey. Learn mindfulness practices & positive affirmations for healing & inner peace. Join yoga & meditation teacher, Tiffany Lenau for this conversation. $35 CWIB members; $40 all others. Includes a lunch buffet. petoskeychamber.com/events/ details/cwib-luncheon-january-24-2023-28752 ----------------------

SHIPWRECKS: 6pm, Charlevoix Public Library. Explore the two Civil War era schooners found bow to bow in the depths of Lake Michigan. The mystery & identification that changed history. Free. data.charlevoixlibrary. org/event/mystery-peshtigo-and-st-andrewcharlevoix-shipwrecks-bernie-hellstrom

GOPHERWOOD CONCERTS: MARK STUART: 7pm, Cadillac Elks Lodge. Versatile musician Mark Stuart performs rock, blues, folk, country & much more. He has played at Cambridge Folk Festival, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, MTV, Hardly Strictly Blue-

jan 25

wednesday

“DISRUPT & DISMANTLE: NASHVILLE”: 1pm & 2:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Dutmers Theater,

january 21-29

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

Bundle up for the Benzie Area Chamber of Commerce Off the Clock event on Thurs., Jan. 26! Head to Fantail Farms in Benzonia from 4-7pm to enjoy a family friendly sleigh ride, hot cocoa, raffles, an update on Chamber operations, and of course plenty of networking. $5 Chamber adults (13+); $3 Chamber youth (5-12); free for 4 & under. Spots are limited for sleigh rides; must RSVP: 231-930-7216. NMC, TC. Soledad O’Brien discusses the impact of structural racism in Nashville, TN, & how nonprofits are stepping up to give students the support they need to escape the school-to-prison pipeline. Limit of 30 people per screening. Free; online registration required. simpletix.com/e/disrupt-dismantlenashville-tickets-119446 ----------------------

TEEN GAME NIGHT: 5pm, East Bay Branch Library, TC. Ages 12 - 18 are invited to play Settlers of Catan during this free after-hours teen event. New players welcome. tadl.org/ event/teen-game-night-settlers-catan ----------------------

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, RELAY

FOR LIFE KICKOFF PARTY: 6:30pm, Ridge 45 Apartments, Commumity Center, TC. Grand Traverse volunteers of the American Cancer Society are launching their 2023 Relay for Life event. Join the Kickoff Party & learn more about the 24 hour event that will be held on June 10. Registration will be available on site for individuals or teams. Both caregivers & the community’s Cancer survivors are asked to be present. Pizza will be provided. 231.409.2181. Free. relayforlife.org/grandtraversemi

jan thursday 26 COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Join Petoskey artist Lindsey Claire Newman, who makes mixed media artwork as a method of processing the world around her. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/coffee10-lindsey-claire-newman ----------------------

KID’S CRAFT LAB: RABBITS IN THE

GRASS: (See Mon., Jan. 23, except today’s times are 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm.) ----------------------

MAKE IT BENZIE - CHAMBER OFF THE

CLOCK NETWORKING: 4-7pm, Fantail Farms, Benzonia. Enjoy a family-friendly Snowy Social with sleigh rides, a bonfire, & warm eats & treats. Must call ahead to RSVP for sleigh rides, running from 4-5pm: 231930-7216. $5. business.benzie.org/events/ details/benzie-area-chamber-off-the-clockevent-15987 jan friday 27 THE COAST GUARD GREAT WHITE CUP 3X3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT: 8am-5pm, Centre Ice Arena, TC. A three-on-three half-ice hockey tournament. Featuring hockey players of all skill levels. allevents.in/traverse%20 city/17th-coast-guard-great-white-cup-3v3ice-hockey-tournament/200023835485219 ----------------------

MORE TO EXPLORE: LOTS-A-BLOCKS:

10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, Great Lakes Room, TC. Build & stack with every kind of block imaginable. Build something... or knock it down. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

GLCO PRESENTS SHACKLETON’S IN-

CREDIBLE JOURNEY: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. In this true Antarctic survival story from 1914-1916, Ernest Shackleton leads the men of the Endurance voyage through almost two years of shipwreck & a perilous rescue mission, to survive against all odds. Enjoy live theater, film footage, & 20th century orchestral masterpieces. Call for complimentary tickets for veterans, active service members, & students 18 & under. $20, $40. glcorchestra. org/concerts ----------------------

NMC GALA TO GIVE: 7pm, Hagerty Center, NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, TC. A Roaring 20s extravaganza & networking event to connect students with alumni, local businesses, & the greater TC community. The event will be a night of celebrating NMC’s connections with the community while benefiting the NMC College for Kids scholarship fund. Enjoy live music, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres & desserts, with raffle prize drawings throughout the evening. Tickets are $15 for current students & $30 for alumni & guests. nmc.edu/gala ----------------------

CTAC PRESENTS: INTERLOCHEN WINDS: 7:30-9:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. The Interlochen Winds comprise the resident woodwind faculty of the Interlochen Center for the Arts including Nancy Stagnitta, flute; Dane Phil-

ipsen, oboe, & Bryan Conger, clarinet with Ya-Ju Chuang, piano. $25 members, $35 non-members, $10 students. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/ctac-presents-interlochen-winds ----------------------

ANI DIFRANCO W/ PETER MULVEY & SIS-

TASTRINGS: SOLD OUT: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Feminist icon, Grammy winner, “Little Folksinger” Ani DiFranco created her own record label in 1990. Her most recent albums include 2021’s “Revolutionary Love” & the July 2022 25th Anniversary Edition reissue of her iconic live album “Living In Clip.” $40, $50. cityoperahouse.org/node/477 ----------------------

MOVIE NIGHT: 8pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Cinema Curiosa presents “Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time.” Over 25 years, filmmaker Robert B. Weide developed an intimate bond with provocative author Kurt Vonnegut, who captured the American imagination. Their friendship inspired Weide to produce a biographical film of the writer’s life & works. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage of the late author. Free. tadl.org/events

jan saturday 28 BIGFOOT 5K, 10K, 1M SNOWSHOE RACE: 9am, Timber Ridge Resort, TC. The course is a snowy jaunt through the woods with logs to jump & branches to duck. Gather pre-race in the Timber Ridge Nordic Center around a fire, & stick around post-race to warm up with a bowl of chili. See web site for details. runsnow.com

11TH ANNUAL IRON FISH DISTILLERY FAT CHANCE FAT TIRE BIKE RACE:

10am, Crystal Mountain, Cross-Country Center, Thompsonville. Presented by Iron Fish Distillery. The course will offer 360 degree viewing for spectators. The 90-minute race will have single sections to break up the pack. $50/person. events.bytepro.net/register/stage/id/2557 ----------------------

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in arts & crafts for all ages. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ open-studio-january-28 ----------------------

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW FOR KIDS &

FAMILIES: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. The Tilt Think Improv players bring stories, characters & scenes for a show intended for all ages. They’ll make up scenes & stories, on-the-spot & in-the-moment, all based on your (the audience’s) suggestions. Then, anyone who wants to learn some improv games will be invited to join in playing together in a circle. Free. tadl.org/events ----------------------

MICHIGAN ICE WINE HARVEST FES-

TIVAL: 11am-5pm, Chateau Chantal, TC. Enjoy snowman building, ice sculptures, outdoor fire pits with roasted treats, a walking trail open for snowshoeing or skiing, samples of multiple ice wines, & more. chateauchantal.com ----------------------

SOUPER SATURDAY SOUP DAY FUND-

RAISER: 11am-2pm, Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy a soup lunch with bread, crackers, dessert & a beverage. Several soup choices available. $5/person; $20/family. All proceeds benefit library programs.

SLEDDING & S’MORES: Noon-3pm, Kiwanis Park, Harbor Springs. ----------------------

Center, TC. An interactive afternoon with live raptors. $10 adults; $5 children under 12; free for children under 2. natureiscalling.org/ events/an-afternoon-with-live-raptors ----------------------

FREE YOUTH ART LAB: 1-3pm, Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Air Dry Clay for ages 10 & up. Offered in conjunction with the annual “Spotlight on Innovation” Student Art Exhibit. In this class students get to use a bit of science & art skills. Design & form a decorative tile, wall hanging piece, bowl & more. Pre-register. Free. charlevoixcircle.org/youth-art-lab ----------------------

PUZZLE COMPETITION: 3-6pm, Leland Township Library, Munnecke Room, Leland. Teams, comprised of 2-3 players, will have three hours to complete a 500-piece puzzle. A prize will be awarded to the fastest team. Sign up. Free. lelandlibrary.org ----------------------

BEARCUB OUTFITTERS TORCHLIGHT

SNOWSHOE: 5-9pm, Camp Daggett, Petoskey. Trek across snow-covered trails illuminated by more than 100 torches. Afterwards, enjoy cocoa, cookies, & roaring fires. Free, but donations encouraged to support Camp Daggett. campdaggett.org/bearcubsnowshoe-for-daggett

jan sunday

PADDINGTON GETS IN

29 A JAM: 3pm, City Opera House, TC. Paddington goes next door to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbor, Mr. Curry, who is in a panic because he’s expecting a visit from his Great Aunt Matilda. And so, Paddington volunteers to help Mr. Curry with his to-do list before her imminent arrival. Tier 1, $30; Tier 2, $20. cityoperahouse.org/node/446

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FATHER FRED’S ANNUAL FROSTBITE

FOOD DRIVE: TC. Runs Jan. 28 - Feb. 5. The main drop-off location will be Team Bob’s on the corner of Park St. & South Airport Rd. Other drop-off locations include: Tom’s West Bay, Tom’s East Bay, Tom’s 14th St., Tom’s Interlochen, as well as Oleson’s on 3 Mile & Oleson’s on Long Lake. Needed items: 5 oz. canned tuna, soups, canned or dried beans, cooking oil, pasta sauce, 5 oz. canned chicken, oatmeal, peanut butter, spaghetti or pasta, & canned fruits & vegetables. fatherfred.org ----------------------

SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES: 12-4pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. On Saturdays through the winter, explore easy to moderate trails & then warm up on the heated Terrace Patio & Hearth & Vine Café with wine & snacks. Onsite snowshoe rentals are available from noon - 4pm. Additional date includes Feb. 19, 2023. blackstarfarms.com/ snowshoes-vines-wines ----------------------

RANGER-LED SNOWSHOE HIKES: Saturdays through March at 1pm, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Empire. Rangers will first provide an introduction & basic snowshoeing instructions, & then everyone will travel by car to the trailhead or area of the National Lakeshore pre-selected for that day. Once there, the ranger will help participants learn about the park’s unique features & winter’s effect on them by exploring & discovering clues on site. Plan to be outside for about two hours. nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=3E7D5940-991F-BB2C-DDC71C23B7DB9C99 ----------------------

venture through the vineyards & orchards to three wineries. The private vineyard trail connects Suttons Bay Ciders, Ciccone Vineyards, & Big Little Wines. This guided tour starts at Big Little Wines, Suttons Bay. The tour includes your snowshoe & pole rental, a catered warm lunch of chili & soups overlooking the bay, & a wine purchase pick up service. grandtraversebiketours.com/vineto-wine-snowshoe-tour.html ----------------------

STORYTIME WITH MISS COURTNEI: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Featuring music, stories, early literacy tips & more. Programs last about 30 minutes & are geared toward preschool aged children. Held each Weds. in Jan. at 11am. tadl.org/events ----------------------

TADL STORYTIME FOR BIGS: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Families with preschool children are invited to join Mr. Andy for fun stories & engaging movement. Held every Thurs. in Jan. at 11am. tadl.org/events ----------------------

TEEN WRITING GROUP: Traverse Area District Library, TC. The TADL teen writing group meets every Tuesday in January at 4pm. tadl.org/event/teen-writing-group-10 ----------------------

TADL THURSDAY TWEEN TIME: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts & crafts techniques with STEAM related concepts & fun projects to make & take. Geared toward older kids, grades 3-6. Held every Thurs. in Jan. at 4pm. tadl.org/events ----------------------

TODDLER TIME AT TADL: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time (formerly Mother Goose Time) as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes & books. For children aged 12-36 months. Held every Tues. in Jan. at 11am. tadl.org/events

art

“SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION”: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. See unique works from 11th & 12th grade budding artists from Charlevoix County & the surrounding area. Featuring scholarship awards from Kendall College, & CCA prize awards. An opening reception will be held on Jan. 27 from 5-7pm. Exhibit runs through Feb. 25. Charlevoix Circle of Arts is open Mon. through Fri., 11am4pm; Sat., 11am-3pm; or by appointment. charlevoixcircle.org/exhibits-2023 ----------------------

A TOAST TO ARTIST JERRY GATES: Mari Vineyards, TC. Twisted Fish Gallery & Mari Vineyards present the abstracted landscapes of artist Jerry Gates. The Jerry Gates exhibit will be on display for two months. twistedfishgallery.com/event/a-toast-to-jerry-gates-atmari-vineyards-old-mission-peninsula ----------------------

JUST GREAT ART!: City Opera House, TC. Runs from 10am-5pm during the week & evening events, through Jan. The group of 12 artists paint using oil, watercolor, pastel or acrylic to create their pieces. They love to depict their northwest Michigan area while painting outside, through the warm months. cityoperahouse.org ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- GUILD MEMBER SALON SHOW: Hundreds of original works of art by Crooked Tree Arts Center’s artists fill the galleries, including painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, new media & more. Runs through March 4. An opening reception will be held on Feb. 14 from 5-6:30pm. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/guild-member-salonshow-2023-opens-january-14

- KALEIDOSCOPE: RECENT WORK BY

LINDSEY CLAIRE NEWMAN: Held in Atrium Gallery. Lindsey’s deceptively simple mixedmedia collages reflect complex themes of time, creation, deconstruction, & motherhood. Runs through Feb. 25. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/kaleidoscope-recent-work-lindsey-claire-newman-opensjanuary-14 ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - “ENTANGLED: PAPER SCULPTURES FROM ETCHING PRINTS BY DOROTHY

ANDERSON GROW”: Held in the Carnegie Galleries. Dorothy Anderson Grow’s multi-layer etching prints are on display in this solo exhibition that runs through Feb. 18. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ entangled-paper-sculptures-etching-printsdorothy-anderson-grow-opens - OCCUPIED SPACES: WORK BY JUSTIN SHULL: Held in Cornwell Gallery through Feb. 18. In his solo exhibition “Occupied Spaces,” Michigan artist Justin Shull presents a series of personal meditations on the environments that we shape & inhabit, & he invites us to consider how these environments shape us in return. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/occupied-spaceswork-justin-shull-opens-january-6 - TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB: 2022 AWARD WINNERS: Runs through Feb. 18 in the Carnegie Galleries. Exhibition featuring stand-out work by the Traverse Area Camera Club. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/traverse-area-camera-club2022-award-winners

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- “A RICH HISTORY: AFRICAN AMERICAN

ARTISTS FROM THE MUSKEGON MU-

SEUM OF ART”: This exhibit highlights the growing legacy of important African American artists from the Muskegon Museum of Art’s permanent art collection & features over 75 years of artistic excellence. Runs Jan. 21 - April 2. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. - “US”: Teresa Dunn’s solo exhibition is a collection of her recent narrative painting series that brings voice to stories that people of color, individuals with complex cultural identities, & immigrants shared with her about their daily experience in America. Runs Jan. 21 - May 28. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. - “VITALITY AND CONTINUITY: ART IN

THE EXPERIENCES OF ANISHINAABE,

INUIT, AND PUEBLO WOMEN”: This exhibit celebrates some of the critical roles Anishinaabe, Inuit, & Pueblo women fulfill in their families, their communities, the art world, & beyond. Runs. Jan. 21 - May 19. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org ----------------------

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:

- A FERAL HOUSEWIFE: Held in the Lobby Gallery. An exhibition of collages by Leelanau County artist Mary Beth Acosta. Runs through April 21. Acosta uses simple, familiar tools & a range of recycled, vintage papers to create collages about mid-century housewives, big-finned cars, & labor-saving appliances that were promoted as drudgerybusting machines that would revolutionize the modern home. A video interview with Acosta about her materials & methods can be seen as part of the online version of this exhibition: glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-aferal-housewife - TELLING STORIES EXHIBIT: Held in the Main Gallery. This juried exhibition about the power of visual storytelling runs through March 23. The GAAC’s exhibitors tell their own stories in the media of photography, fiber, clay, paint, wood, collage & more. The themes behind the Telling Stories exhibit are explored in two video interviews with three Northern Michigan residents. Winter hours are Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm, & Sat., noon-4pm. glenarborart.org/events/exhibittelling-stories-fact-fiction-otherwise