Dates

oct 22

TRINITY LUTHERAN CRAFT SHOW: 9am-3pm, Trinity Lutheran School, TC. -------------

16TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS PEAK2PEAK MOUNTAIN

BIKE CLASSIC: 9:30am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Starts & finishes near the base of the front-side slopes. Riders ride through hardwood & pine forests along rambling twotracks & a flowing single-track. There are also Junior Bike Races beginning at 2pm. crystalmountain.com/event/peak2peak ----------------------

2ND ANNUAL BOO ART FEST!: Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. There will be three sessions to choose from: Morning (9:30-11:30am); Noon (12-2pm); & Afternoon (2:30-4:30pm). Activities include: paint pee wee pumpkins; spooky slap painting with rubber gloves; window squirt painting; mini mac mummy wrap; spider spin art; monster eyes craft table project; & trick or treat bag decorating. Free with daily admission. greatlakeskids.org/boo-art-fest-is-back ----------------------

COLOR HIKE: 10am-noon, Embayment Lakes Nature Preserve, Benzie County. See the brand new trail amidst the fall colors. Register. Free. gtrlc.org/recreation-events/events ----------------------

CROSS COUNTRY SKI SWAP: 10am-2pm, Brick Wheels, TC. Presented by the Vasa Ski Club. You can buy both used & new ski equipment & sell your old gear. Drop off your used Nordic skis, boots or other gear on Fri., Oct. 21 from 4-7pm. Proceeds help fund Vasa Ski Club programs to promote Nordic skiing in the Grand Traverse region. vasaskiclub.org ----------------------

LELAND’S FALL FRENZY: Downtown Leland & Fishtown. Get some shopping deals! It will be your last chance this year to shop at a few of Fishtown’s businesses as they will close for the season after this weekend. ----------------------

AUTUMNFEST: 11am-2pm, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Enjoy a trick-or-treat trail on the boardwalk with animal encounters along the way, pumpkin pounding, fall arts & crafts, & games. Free. grassriver.org ------------------- ---

14TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT FILM FES-

TIVAL: The Garden Theater, Frankfort, Oct. 20-23. For more info visit web site. gardentheater.org/frankfort-film-festival-copy ----------------------

BOOK SIGNING: 12-1:30pm, Horizon Books, TC. Two elementary school age sisters, Ayla & Calla Rybicki, wrote “Scary Stories for Creepy Kids” after they began a podcast about scary stories. horizonbooks. com/event/book-signing-kid-authors-aylaand-calla-rybicki-scary-stories-creepy-kids ----------------------

FALL SPORTS CAR COLOR TOUR: Noon, M22 Detailing, TC. Presented by M22 Detailing & Audi Club North America. Any sports cars are welcome to join in this ride through the fall splendor of Leelanau County. 231409-5864. ----------------------

FALL FAMILY FILM FUN: 1pm, The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. Featuring “Dolphin Tale.” $1. thebaytheatre.com ----------------------

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR: TOGETHER: 2pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. This famous children’s choir is among the oldest of all musical organizations. Today there are 100 choristers between the ages of nine & fourteen, divided into four touring choirs. $37, $42, $47, $62. greatlakescfa. org/events/detail/vienna-boys-choir ----------------------

pumpkin. There will also be a petting zoo, cider & doughnuts, costume contest, games, & more. $5 kids; $10 adults. facebook.com/ events/421815969940471 ----------------------

POETRY READING WITH TERESA SCOL-

LON & TERRY BLACKHAWK: 3pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. These two Michigan poets, Terry Blackhawk & Teresa Scollon, both have new collections from Alice Greene & Co., an independent Ann Arbor publisher that focuses on sustainability Free. events.tadl.org/event/poetry-reading-teresa-scollon-terry-blackhawk ----------------------

GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON’S AN-

NUAL POTLUCK & PROGRAM: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC. The Club’s annual potluck dinner meeting will start at 6pm, followed by election of officers for 2023. At 7pm North Sky Raptor Sanctuary will present a program on birds of prey, featuring a couple avian ambassadors. Bring table service & serving utensils with your dish to share. Or you can just come at 7pm for the raptor presentation. Please RSVP: 4walkinglightly@gmail.com. Free. grandtraverseaudubon.org/programs ----------------------

THE COMEDY SERIES - DRAG ME TO

BINGO: 6:30pm & 9pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. With Monique Madison & Veronica Scott. For 21 & up. $30; includes bingo card. traversecitycomedyclub.com ----------------------

2022 BELKO PEACE LECTURE: 7pm, Trinity Church, Northport. “Humanity For Prisoners? Why?” The featured speaker is Doug Tjapkes, founder of Humanity For Prisoners. This non-profit group works one-on-one with prisoners on incarceration issues. 231-3865801. Donation. trinucc2@yahoo.com ----------------------

HALLOWEEN PARTY & DANCE!: 7-11pm, American Legion Post 531, Copemish. Prizes for best costumes. Dance to Headwind! Cash bar, pop & food available. 231-9709068. $5 cover charge. facebook.com/americanleagionpost531 ----------------------

AGED TO PERFECTION FACES

OFF!: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Old Town Playhouse’s senior reader’s theatre, “Aged to Perfection,” presents five short works by playwrights from near & far, ranging among tragedy, comedy, farce, history, & satire. Free will donation. tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/ TheatreManager/1/login&event=432 ----------------------

MUSICAL STORYTELLING: 7:30pm, Gaylord High School. Presented by Gaylord Community Orchestra. Featuring Jim Van Eizenga, conductor; & Sarah Peterson, soprano. Conductor’s pre-concert talk at 7pm. $15 adults; free for students. gaylordorchestra.org ----------------------

BJ LEIDERMAN & KENNY WHITE: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. A studio mainstay in NY, Kenny White has produced a handful of albums as well as hundreds of TV & radio “jingles.” BJ Leiderman is broadly known as the composer behind many NPR shows that have been woven into the American tapestry. Their parallel paths will now intersect. Reserved seats start at $27. cityoperahouse.org/node/472 ----------------------

CHARLEVOIX ELKTOBERFEST: Elks Lodge, Charlevoix. Join Knee Deep as they celebrate Elktoberfest. This is a fundraiser to help our veterans. Public welcome. Dinner from 6-8pm. Stein holding contest at 7pm. Free. Www.KneeDeepRocks.com

oct 23

sunday

LELAND’S FALL FREN-

ZY: (See Sat., Oct. 22) ------------

october 22-30

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

Castle Farms’ recently-refreshed Grand Wedding Expo will feature the most popular northern Michigan wedding and event professionals, Sun., Oct. 30 from noon to 3pm. Taste food from caterers and bakeries, view decorations and florals, hear music from DJs and more. Register to win door prizes and the Grand Wedding Giveaway. Tickets purchased in advance online are $5; $10 at the door. castlefarms.com/events/grand-wedding-expo

FORT FILM FESTIVAL: (See Sat., Oct. 22) ----------------------

ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Taste the chili entries in the annual Chili Cook-Off, & then vote for your favorites. Judging will be done by the public & Traverse City Fire Fighters to select the Judge’s Choice & People’s Choice winners. Free. events.tadl.org/ event/annual-chili-cook ----------------------

BARTER FAIR: 1:30-5:30pm, Green Lake Township Memorial Park/Freedom Park, Interlochen. Enjoy an afternoon of swapping, trading, & upcycling. From unwanted items to carefully crafted goods, anything goes! The only rule: money won’t get you anything. Free. nwmileap.org/event/fall-barter-fair-2022 ----------------------

AGED TO PERFECTION FACES

OFF!: (See Sat., Oct. 22, except today’s time is 2pm.) ----------------------

JAZZ (LATE) BRUNCH: 3pm, The GT Circuit, TC. Featuring the Jeff Haas Trio & Laurie Sears, & the NMC Jazz Lab Band with Laurie Sears, director. Wine from Chateau Chantal & edibles from Edson Farms. $20 suggested donation; $5 students. ----------------------

JUPITER SYMPHONY: 3pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Presented by the Traverse Symphony Orchestra & featuring Dr. Carolyn Watson, conductor, & Tom Riccobono on trombone. $25.50 - $61.50. traversesymphony.org/concert/jupiter

oct monday

THE INDIGENOUS ART

24 OF SHIRLEY BRAUKER: NCMC Library, Petoskey. An exhibition featuring artwork by Moon Bear Pottery’s Shirley Brauker. A reception & artist lecture will be held on Mon., Oct. 24 from 5-7pm. Exhibit runs through Oct. 26. oct tuesday 25 PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Enrich your day with stories, songs & more. Free. sbbdl.org ----------------------

THE INDIGENOUS ART OF SHIRLEY

BRAUKER: (See Mon., Oct. 24) ----------------------

EAST JORDAN STATE OF THE COMMUNITY: East Jordan Community Auditorium. Doors open at 11:15am. Presentations run from 11:45am-1pm. Boxed lunches for takeout following the event. Presenters include Kieran Fleming, Chip Hansen, Tom Cannon, Matt Stevenson, Tom Teske & Mark Faculak. $20 Chamber members; $25 non-members. Reserve your spot/lunch choice. 231-536-7351. ----------------------

CWIB LUNCHEON: WOMEN’S BUSINESS

SHOWCASE: 11:30am-1:30pm, Grand Unity Event Center, Petoskey. Featuring 30 womenowned businesses & women-led businesses. Includes a buffet lunch from Sweetwater Catering. $30 for CWIB members; $35 for notyet-members. petoskeychamber.com/events/ details/cwib-luncheon-october-25-2022-women-s-business-showcase-28487 ----------------------

“KISS THE GROUND” - FREE FILM

SCREENING IN MANISTEE: 7pm, Vogue Theatre, Manistee. Learn about how regenerative farming & restoring soil health can save our planet, help us grow more nutritious food, & protect our water & wildlife. Featuring local speakers after the movie: Elana Warsen (Michigan Worm Works), Bernie Ware (retired Bear Lake farmer), Daniel Marbury (Crosshatch). Gene Lagerquist (Spirit of the Woods) will be the facilitator. Doors open at 6pm. facebook.com/ events/601854724917283 ----------------------

SIC: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. For more than 50 years Neil Diamond has entertained with his chart-topping hits like “America,” “Hello Again,” “Love on the Rocks,” “Sweet Caroline” & many more. This stage show is not an imitation, but a celebration of this great artist with insights to his life & the great music of our own lives. Reserved seats, $30; students & seniors 62+, $25. cityoperahouse.org/node/469

oct wednesday 26 INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES: STEP UP FOR UKRAINE: Noon, NCMC, Library Conference Center, Petoskey. Featuring Julie Bacon from Harbor Springs, who traveled to Krakow, Poland four weeks after Russia declared war with Ukraine to help out Ukrainian refugees who were flooding into Poland. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4994927 ----------------------

THE INDIGENOUS ART OF SHIRLEY

BRAUKER: (See Mon., Oct. 24) ----------------------

THRIVE45° YOUNG PROFESSION-

ALS: 3:30-5pm, Genesis Church, Petoskey. Cultivate professional & personal development activities. Petoskey Chamber President Nikki Devitt will lead the group through discussions about making connections & strengthening relationships. Advance registration required. $10. petoskeychamber. com/events/details/thrive-45-young-professionals-cultivate-event-recharge-reconnect-28483?fbclid=IwAR3b5OMYQSBkub01P15t6emL9YpEqzPacamhm7XoM6CRa8qhpLWjscily5g ----------------------

MSU FALL HARVEST COOKING

CLASS: 4-5pm, Interlochen Public Library. Jane & Michelle from MSU Extension will show you how to use fall fruits & vegetables in recipes. Register: 231-276-6767. Free. ----------------------

“THE LAKE EFFECT: A LAKE MICHIGAN MOSAIC” WITH FRED CARLISLE WSG

ANNE-MARIE OOMEN: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. “The Lake Effect” is grounded in the author’s personal experiences but moves to wider considerations that include the aesthetic, emotional, historic, economic, & social effects of Lake Michigan. Author Fred Carlisle will share his stories. Local author Anne-Marie Oomen will also read from her new book, “As Long As I Know You, the Mom Book,” due out in Sept. Free. events.tadl.org/event/lakeeffect-lake-michigan-mosaic-fred-carlisle-special-guest-anne-marie-oomen ----------------------

TRUNK ‘N’ TREAT: The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Join the fun in the church parking lot as area children trick or treat. Get the word out to your favorite “trick-or-treaters,” wear a costume, & see the decorated trunks. The fun begins at 6:30pm after a dinner at 5:30pm. Free. tcpresby.org

oct thursday 27 NMCAA’S LAUNDRY PROJECT: Eastfield Laundromat, 8th St., TC. A free laundry service for low-income families in the greater Grand Traverse Area during the school year. 947-3780. ----------------------

COFFEE @ TEN, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Hear from artist Armin Mersmann, featured in “Small Worlds: Juried Exhibition of Small Works.” crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey-ctac-online/coffee-10-arminmersmann

EAST JORDAN FALL BUSINESS AFTER

HOURS: 5-6:30pm, Royal Farms, East Jordan. Free for Chamber members; $10 for not-yet members. ----------------------

A SPECIAL STORIES & MORE FOR PRE-

SCHOOLERS: 11am, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Maryellen Paull will lead young trick-or-treaters on a Front Street walk, visiting neighboring merchants for a head-start on the holiday. glenlakelibrary.net/calendar ----------------------

MEDICARE INFORMATION SES-

SION: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Medicare Annual Election Period is from Oct. 15 - Dec. 7, 2022. Options can be confusing - drug plans, Medicare healthcare changes, doctor & specialist availability. Put the pieces together with this information session led by licensed professional Rory Baker. Free. events.tadl.org/event/ medicare-information-session ----------------------

GT AREA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

MEETING: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Guest speaker Adam Oster from the Library of Michigan presents “Traffic Violations, Criminal Complaints and Marriages: Records of a Justice of the Peace.” Free. gtags.org ----------------------

SWIRL: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Galleries, Petoskey. Enjoy wine, heavy appetizers from Lost Village Pierogi, & tour current art exhibitions. There will also be a costume contest. $20 members; $25 nonmembers. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/october-swirl-0 ----------------------

A TOAST TO DOWNTOWN!: 6-9pm, City Opera House, TC. Celebrate everything the Downtown TC community has accomplished together. Includes the presentation of the Lyle DeYoung and Golden Shovel Awards; food stations & a cash bar. $40. dda.downtowntc. com/a-toast-to-downtown-annual-dinner ----------------------

HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY: 6-8pm, Elks Lodge, TC. Dress up in your Halloween costume & be ready to dance & have fun! Presented by Arts for All of Northern Michigan. Register. Free. form.jotform. com/222577318491159 ----------------------

AUTHOR VISIT: 7pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Fred Carlisle will share his brand new book, “Lake Effect: A Lake Michigan Mosaic.” Fred’s book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of Lake Michigan. glenlakelibrary.net ----------------------

BOOK RELEASE PARTY: 7pm, The Workshop Brewing Co., TC. For local author Jacob Wheeler’s book “Angel of the Garbage Dump.” This is a story about hope & optimism, bravery & idealism, & finding light in the darkest of places. Wheeler’s book narrates how one activist, Maine native Hanley Denning, launched a school for children of the Guatemala City landfill, one of the most desperate, hellish environments in the western hemisphere, & changed thousands of lives. Free. angelofthegarbagedump.com ----------------------

IMAGINE IT!: 7-9pm, Leland Performing Arts Center, Leland. A tale of Town that has strict rule on no imagination. Watch as J, V & K, the determined characters, make Parents, Figure & Figurines see how necessary creativity & imagination can expand one’s potential & happiness. $10-$12. mynorthtickets.com/ events/imagine-it-10-27-2022-114988 ----------------------

PUMPKIN WALK - KID FRIENDLY: 7-9pm, Community Park, East Jordan. Donation. ----------------------

“ANATOMY OF A MURDER”: 7:30pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. Presented by the Glen Arbor Players, this is the top courtroom trial drama in US history. Based on a true story that took place in a small town in the Michigan Upper Peninsula in the early 1950’s. Reader’s Theater format with cast members who have almost 300 years of stage experience. Free. GlenArborPlayers.org ----------------------

SINGER-SONGWRITER: FALL SHOW-

CASE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dendrinos Chapel & Recital Hall. Interlochen Arts Academy’s singer-songwriter students share their original songs. Enjoy diverse selections in a wide variety of genres, styles & instrumentation. Free. interlochen. org/events/singer-songwriter-fall-showcase-2022-10-27

oct friday

15TH ANNUAL FRESHWA-

28 TER SUMMIT: 9am-3pm, NMC Hagerty Center, TC. Bringing together agency representatives, resource professionals, lake association members, & engaged citizens to discuss topics & issues related to freshwater locally & throughout the Great Lakes. Cost is $35/person & $15/student & includes lunch. gtbay.org/events/freshwater-summit ----------------------

HALLOWEEN HOOPLA:10am, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls. Today includes a costume parade around the resort, Guess How Much Contest, Color Contest, free wagon rides, bonfire & free s’mores, Spooky Story Time, Family Movie Night - “Casper,” & more. boynemountain.com/annual-events/halloween-hoopla ----------------------

HAUNTED FOREST: 4-6:30pm, The Greenspire School, TC. Starts at the school & takes you on a guided tour through the trails that will be haunted with all manner of frights. Family-friendly hour is from 4-5pm, with the full scares occurring just after from 5-6:30pm. There will also be pumpkin chucking, a silent auction & more. $5 GA; $2 Greenspire students. greenspireschool.org/ calendar/haunted-forest-400-pm-630-pm ----------------------

DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT, 5PM; PUMPKIN WALK (KINDA SCARY!)/HAUNTED TRAIL, 7PM: Community Park, East Jordan. Donation. ----------------------

SPOOKY LANTERN-LIT HIKE: FULL:6-8pm, Kids Creek Park, TC. A self-guided, lantern-lit hike on a one mile trail. natureiscalling.org/ events/spooky-lantern-lit-hike ----------------------

IMAGINE IT!: (See Thurs., Oct. 27) ----------------------

“ANATOMY OF A MURDER”: (See Thurs., Oct. 27) ----------------------

NORTHLAND PLAYERS PRESENT “A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY

TO THE FORUM”: 7:30pm, The Opera House, Cheboygan. A funny musical comedy. Tony Award Winner. $18 adults; $13 students. Senior Sunday Matinee, $13. 231627-5841. theoperahouse.org ----------------------

ORCHESTRA: WITH GUEST CONDUC-

TOR JUNG-HO PAK: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jung-Ho Pak takes the podium as the Arts Academy Orchestra performs “A Musical Celebration of Cultures from the New World.” Full, $15; student, $12. interlochen. org/events/orchestra-guest-conductor-jungho-pak-2022-10-28

oct 29

saturday

14TH ANNUAL TC ZOM-

BIE 5K RUN: 9am, Right Brain Brewery, TC. Walk, creep, crawl. Best costume prizes. Before Oct. 27: $30 for 18+; $25 for 17 & under. After Oct. 27: $35 for 18+; $25 for 17 & under. Benefits TART Trails. events. bytepro.net/2022-ZombieRun-5KWalkRun ----------------------

HANDMADE MARKET ARTS & CRAFTS

SHOW: 9am-2pm, Traverse City Christian School. Enjoy a wide variety of handmade arts & crafts from area artisans. Free. ----------------------

SKI SWAP: 9am-4pm, Crystal Mountain, lower level of Crystal Center, Thompsonville. Bring your used skis, boots, snowboards, poles, helmets, goggles & bikes. Crystal will also be accepting clean & lightly used ski & snowboard outerwear. Drop off used equipment on Oct. 2627 from 9am-3pm or Oct. 28 from 2-8pm. Pick up unsold equipment Oct. 29 from 4-6pm. crystalmountain.com/event/ski-swap ----------------------

DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN WALK: 1011:30am, Downtown TC. Participating stores throughout the Downtown district will be handing out candy. downtowntc.com/downtown-halloween-walk ----------------------

HALLOWEEN HOOPLA: 10am, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls. Today includes Family Pumpkin Painting, Pumpkin Bowling, Heights & Freights, trick or treating, Costume Crawl & much more. boynemountain. com/annual-events/halloween-hoopla ----------------------

HOUDEK DUNES NATURAL AREA GUID-

ED HIKE: 10am, Houdek Dunes, Leland. Presented by the Leelanau Conservancy. Join docents Ann McInnis & Bert Thomas in exploring life outdoors from nature’s wildlife’s point of view. Register. Free. leelanauconservancy. org/events/houdek-dunes-guided-hike ----------------------

PLANTING A HAUNTED FOREST: 10amnoon, Goodhart Farms Nature Preserve, Harbor Springs. Wear costumes or dress spooky to plant a haunted forest (75 white pine trees) with LTC’s own conservation bog witch! Enjoy cider & doughnuts afterwards. Meet at the Lone Rock Road parking area. Register. landtrust.org/events/event-register ----------------------

TRUNK OR TREAT: 10:30am-noon, Central United Methodist Church, TC. ----------------------

CAPTAIN BOOKBEARD’S TREASURE: AN ESCAPE ROOM ADVENTURE!: 11am4pm, Betsie Valley District Library, Benzonia. Embark on a voyage to search for Captain Bookbeard, the landlubbing pirate’s treasure. One hour adventure sessions are available for your pirate crews: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Reserve your session soon: 231-378-2716. Free. betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org/news-events/captain-bookbeards-treasure-an-escape-room-adventure ----------------------

THE LIGHTNING THIEF - TYA EDI-

TION: 11am & 1:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Adapted from the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school. Again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters & the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook & into his life. $10. cityoperahouse.org/node/444 ----------------------

ZIPS 45TH PARALLEL HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT: 123pm, Zips 45th Parallel Harley-Davidson, Gaylord. Enjoy candy, a haunted service department, & Halloween fun. zips45thhd.com ----------------------

FALL FAMILY FILM FUN: 1pm, The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. Featuring “Corpse Bride.” $1. thebaytheatre.com/special-events ----------------------

HALLOWEEN MATINEE: 1-3pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Featuring the 1989 film “The Witches,” inspired by the

TRICK OR TREATING: 1-3pm, Sleeping Bear Resort, Lake Ann. Bring the kids to trick or treat. Take photos by the lake with fall colors, have some cider, & roast marshmallows. Free. sleepingbearresort.com ----------------------

GREEN SUTTONS BAY PRESENTS “GROW

YOUR OWN BIRD FEEDER”: 2pm, Saving Birds Thru Habitat Discovery Center, Omena. Featuring Kay Charter, executive director of Saving Birds Thru Habitat. $10 donation. ----------------------

DOWNTOWN TAILGATE FOR THE MSU/U

OF M FOOTBALL GAME: 5pm, the new Civic Square space, corner of Union & State streets, TC. Bring a chair or blanket & a specific food item to donate to Father Fred if you choose. There will be cornhole, fire pits, giveaways, the TC Central High School drumline & more. For a list of food item options, visit Facebook page. facebook.com/ev ents/412568207675040/?ref=newsfeed ----------------------

INDIAN RIVER NIGHT BAZAAR & HAL-

LOWEEN BASH: 5pm, Northland Brewery, Indian River. Live set with Planet Express. Costume Party, artisan market, food trucks & craft beer. northlandbrewing.com ----------------------

IMAGINE IT!: (See Thurs., Oct. 27) ----------------------

THE INSOMNIAC HALLOWEEN PARTY &

HISTORIC TRAIL NIGHTWALK: 7-11pm, Historic Barns Park, TC. For ages 21+. Includes food, a silent disco, DJ, costume contest, a haunted walk & more. Proceeds benefit affordable housing for veterans in the community. $20. facebook.com/charliegolfone.org ----------------------

“ANATOMY OF A MURDER”: (See Thurs., Oct. 27) ----------------------

BLISSFEST PRESENTS: SCOTT COOK

WITH HEARTH & HYMN: 7:30-9:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. Albertan songwriter Scott Cook has performed in multiple countries, averaging 150 shows & a dozen summer festivals a year, releasing seven albums of plainspoken, keenly observant verse along the way. $20 Blissfest members; $25 GA. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/blissfest-presentsscott-cook-hearth-hymn ----------------------

NORTHLAND PLAYERS PRESENT “A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY

TO THE FORUM”: (See Fri., Oct. 28)

oct sunday 30 SCOTTISH FESTIVAL: 11am-12:30pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Following morning service, there will be Scottish music & a traditional meal in the Fellowship Hall. There will also be Scottish games in the parking lot from 11:30am-noon. tcpresby.org/calendar ----------------------

GRAND WEDDING EXPO: 12-3pm, Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Check out northern Michigan wedding & event professionals! Taste food from caterers & bakeries, view decorations & florals, hear music from DJs & more. Register to win door prizes & the Grand Giveaway. Tickets in advance are $5 for ages 5+; admission may increase at the door. castlefarms.com/ events/grand-wedding-expo ----------------------

TRICK-OR-TREATING IN GLEN AR-

BOR: 12-3pm, Downtown Glen Arbor. Put on a costume & bring your friends & family to trick-or-treat at participating businesses. TRICK OR TREATING: 1-4pm, Sleeping Bear Resort, Lake Ann. Bring the kids to trick or treat. Take photos by the lake with fall colors, have some cider, & roast marshmallows. Free. sleepingbearresort.com ----------------------

HOWL-O-WEEN PET PARADE: 2pm, The Back Lot, Petoskey. Win a $50 gift card to Pet Pantry if your doggie has the best costume! Find on Facebook. ----------------------

NORTHLAND PLAYERS PRESENT “A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY

TO THE FORUM”: (See Fri., Oct. 28, except today’s time is 2pm.) ----------------------

THE OUTFITTER FALL HIKING SERIES:

HALLOWEEN HIKE: 4pm. Meet at Wycamp Lake, off Wycamp Rd. Hike the North Country Trail along the lake & across the Wycamp Dam. petoskeyarea.com/event/the-outfitterfall-hiking-series/2022-10-30 ----------------------

NWS: DAVID SEDARIS: SOLD OUT: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. This American humorist will read from his newest book of pandemic-era essays: “Happy-Go-Lucky.” $42$55. prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/ info.aspx?evtinfo=224361~4398ba77-24fb4c97-ba39-c7c52fa2fcaf&epguid=74eb51fcb7f1-435b-877f-e12668802434& ----------------------

BASE CAMP: 7:30pm, Right Brain Brewery, TC. A time for guys to meet & listen to Red Bernhard speak about issues that guys are facing in today’s society. Free. restorationtc.com

ongoing

THE HUNT FOR THE REDS OF OCTOBER: Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. For $35 per person, receive a 3oz pour of red wine hand-selected by each winery, & a souvenir glass, at all 21 participating Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries, Monday-Friday, 12-5pm throughout Oct. mynorthtickets.com/events/the-hunt-forthe-reds-of-october-10-1-2022 ----------------------

GREAT DECISIONS IN THE LIBRARY: Leelanau Township Library, Northport. Runs for eight Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30pm through Nov. 29. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Class materials provided. Register. leelanautownshiplibrary.org/ news-events/lib-cal/great-decisions-in-library ----------------------

GHOST FARM OF KINGSLEY HAUNTED

TRAIL: Fridays & Saturdays, 7-11pm, Sept. 30 - Oct. 28. Ghost Farm of Kingsley, 5010 Pierce Rd., Kingsley. hauntedtraverse.com/ tourschedule ----------------------

SCREAMS IN THE DARK HAUNTED AT-

TRACTIONS: Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC. Held Fridays & Saturdays, 7-11pm; & Sundays, 7-10pm, Sept. 30 - Oct. 30. There are two tour options: Option 1 includes a wagon ride, a haunted trail, The Mausoleum & corn maze while Option 2 includes all the attractions including the wagon ride, haunted trail, Pandemonium, Swamp of Suffering & Dreadmoore Manor. evernighthaunt.com ----------------------

HAUNTED BLUFFS’ 1ST ANNUAL

HAUNTED HOUSE: 254 Little League Dr., Gaylord. Held every Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8pm-midnight; & Sun., 6-10pm from Sept. 30 - Oct. 29. alpenbluffs.com ----------------------

HAUNTED VINEYARD & FRIDAY FAMILY FRIGHT NIGHTS: Fridays, 6-9pm, Sept. 30 - Oct. 28. Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs. The Haunted Vineyard is for ages 12+ at $10/person. The Family Fun Barn is free. Also enjoy a bonfire with s’mores, brats, hot dogs, beer, wine, cider & hot cocoa. pondhill.com/events ----------------------

GROUP: Fridays, 1-3pm through Nov. 18. 856 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. Learn skills for managing difficult emotions, mindfulness, coping skills for distress tolerance & skills for setting boundaries with others. Group limited to 10 people. Register: 231-846-4495. ----------------------

MUFFIN RIDE: Join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club every Fri. at 9am for a bike ride to Suttons Bay & back from the parking lot in Greilickville behind Subway on M-22. It includes a coffee & bakery stop. Continues through Oct. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org ----------------------

HEALING PRIVATE WOUNDS RECOVERY GROUP: Thursdays, 5:30-7pm through Nov. 17. 856 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. A 10 week recovery program. For adults who have been sexually abused. Explore ways to heal from sexual abuse trauma. Register: 231-846-4495.

farmers markets

BELLAIRE WINTER FARMERS MAR-

KET: Fridays, 9am-noon. Oct. 28 - Dec. 23. Held at both Bell Well Mead & Cider, Tasting Room & Short’s Brewing Co., South End Room, Bellaire. ----------------------

INTERLOCHEN FARMERS MARKET:

9am-2pm, Interlochen Corners, US 31 S at J. Maddy Parkway. Held every Sun. through Oct. 231-378-4488. ----------------------

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARM-

ERS MARKET: Saturdays, 7:30am-noon; Wednesdays, 8am-noon. Lot B, Downtown TC, across from Clinch Park. dda.downtowntc.com/farmers-market

art

VILLAGE ARTS BUILDING ANNIVER-

SARY EXHIBIT: Oct. 22-29, Northport Arts Association, Village Arts Building, Northport. Featuring artwork from the Northport Arts Association’s members. Open Weds. - Sun., 12-4pm. northportartsassociation.org/ events-exhibits ----------------------

“RUST NEVER SLEEPS”: All media show featuring artists’ interpretations of the beauty & angst of rust & its many incarnations. Runs through Nov. 4. Hours are 1-4pm on Thursday through Monday. Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday. Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. jordanriverarts.com ----------------------

MEMBER ARTISTS’ EXHIBIT: FALL FOR THE OAB: Old Art Building, Leland. Annual member artists’ exhibit & sale from Oct. 29 through Nov. 6. Over 40 local artists, all members of the Old Art Building in Leland, share works of art inspired by Leelanau’s autumn setting. Exhibit will be open from 11am-4pm daily, free of charge. oldartbuilding.com/ events/member-artists-exhibit-fall-for-the-oab ----------------------

“CHARLEVOIX AND THE NIGHT”:

Charlevoix Circle of Arts. An exhibition featuring paintings by three award winning artists: Kevin Barton, Kurt Anderson, & Phil Fisher. Each artist explores their approach to nocturne. Runs through Oct. 29. Open 11am-4pm on Mon. through Fri., & 11am3pm on Sat. charlevoixcircle.org ----------------------

BEST IN SHOW: Oct. 3 - Nov. 5, Higher Art Gallery, TC. Featuring art by B. Lucy Stevens & Diane Hawkey. higherartgallery.com A BRUSH WITH NATURE ART SHOW & SALE: Runs through Oct. 28 at City Opera House, TC. Three local artists showcase the beauty of this place they call home - northern Michigan. They include Jacquie Auch, Dorothy McGrath Grossman & Janet Wilson Oliver. The exhibit will be on display Mon.Fri., from 10am-2pm, & during events in Oct. cityoperahouse.org

TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB MEM-

BER SHOWCASE EXHIBIT: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Photographic exhibit by members of the Traverse Area Camera Club runs through Nov. 18. tacameraclub.org ----------------------

SHIPWRECKS OF THE MANITOU PASSAGE EXHIBIT: Runs through Dec. 30 at Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the Leelanau Peninsula & its islands. leelanauhistory.org/exhibits ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - “TRAVELOGUES: JURIED EXHIBITION

OF PHOTOGRAPHY”: Runs through Nov. 5 in Gilbert Gallery. Highlights outstanding images that embody the essence of travel. Forty-eight pieces by 25 Michigan artists were selected for this exhibition. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/travelogues-juried-photography-exhibition - “WORK: JURIED EXHIBITION OF FUNCTIONAL ART”: Runs through Nov. 5 in Bonfield Gallery. Featuring work exploring the relationship between form & function. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ work-juried-exhibition-functional-art - CROOKED TREE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION 2022: Runs through Oct. 29 in Atrium Gallery. Featuring recent work by members of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. Photographs were self-selected by the group through peer review. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ crooked-tree-photographic-society-exhibition-2022 ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - “HONKY TONK: PHOTOGRAPHS BY

HENRY HORENSTEIN”: Runs through Nov. 12 in Cornwell Gallery. A collection of photographs documenting the changing world of country music. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/honky-tonk-photographshenry-horenstein-tc - SMALL WORLDS: JURIED EXHIBITION OF SMALL WORKS: Runs through Nov. 12 in Carnegie Galleries. Nearly 100 original works of art no larger than 12” in any dimension fill the galleries. This juried exhibition opportunity was open to artists working across the United States. 93 artists from 29 states were selected for this exhibition. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/small-worlds-juried-exhibitionsmall-works ----------------------

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- “JASON S. YI: DISSIMULATIONS”: Runs through Dec. 23. Jason S. Yi is an interdisciplinary artist working in photography, video, sculpture, drawing, & site-specific installations. Immigrating from South Korea to the United States at an early age, his work is conceived through a bi-cultural lens & interrogates the notion of perception’s equivalence to reality. - 2022 ANNUAL CAPE DORSET PRINT COLLECTION: Runs through Nov. 27. In this collection of 34 prints by 15 artists, there is a diverse array of themes & techniques that showcase each artist’s individual voice. - INFINITE SPLENDOR, INFINITE LIGHT: Runs through Dec. 23. Two years after graduating from DePauw University in 1953, Bruce Walker became a case officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. As a CIA officer, Walker participated in the Tibetan resistance project (code name ST CIRCUS) in its earliest stages, only six years after the Chinese People’s Liberation Army invaded Tibet & captured the capital city of Lhasa. In 2002, Walker donated his 66-piece collection of Tibetan thangkas, works on paper, & religious objects to DePauw University. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/index.html