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apr saturday HOPPIN’ DOWN THE 03 BUNNY TRAIL: Hop on down to River Street in Downtown Elk Rapids. Stop into participating shops to find season items or complete tasks to be entered to win a “Hunny Bunny” Gift Basket. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by River St. from 12-2pm. Get your picture taken with the bunny! Free. facebook.com/downtownelkrapids ----------------------------------EASTER TREATS: 10-11am. The East Jordan Lion’s Club & the Easter Bunny will be handing out Easter treats in Sportsman’s Park, East Jordan while supplies last. ----------------------------------FREE EASTER EGG HUNT: 11am-noon, Blaine Christian Church, Arcadia. For children up to age 11 years old. To keep everyone safe, the plastic Easter eggs will only contain pre-packaged candy. Masks for children & adults will be required and, weather permitting, the egg hunt as well as story time will be outside. cca.frankfort-elberta.com/EvtListing.aspx ?class=B&dbid2=MIFRANK&&date=202 10403 -----------------------------------

BOWLING DOWN MAIN STREET 2021:

12-2pm, Intersection of State & Main streets, Harbor Springs. The Lyric will be playing “Despicable Me 3” prior to bowling at 10:30am. This will be a free viewing; first come, first served for the 100 available seats. Johan’s will offer free hot cocoa & donuts to kids. Rocking Horse Toy Company will give away a free grab gift. harborspringschamber. com/events/details/bowling-down-mainstreet-2021-8056 ----------------------------------EASTER AT THE MOUNTAIN: 12-4pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Onslope Easter Egg Hunt: Look for Easter eggs hidden on the slopes for a prize. Redeem your egg at the Park at Water’s Edge. Jellybean Jar: Guess how many jellybeans are in the jar at the Park at Water’s Edge. crystalmountain.com/event/ easter-at-the-mountain -----------------------------------

28TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT:

2-3pm, East Park, downtown Charlevoix. Free for children up to 10 years old. Wear a mask & practice social distancing. business.charlevoix.org/events/details/easter-egg-hunt-04-04-2020-12870 ----------------------------------THE PROMISE: 3pm, New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg. A powerful musical drama of the life of Christ from birth to resurrection. Featuring a cast & crew of over 200 people. First come, first served as the capacity is limited. It will also be live-streamed at newhope.cc. Free.

apr MONDAY TADL VIRTUAL MAK05 ERFEST: 4:30-5pm. Held via Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden, TC. View STEAM & Making activities from partner organizations who exhibited at past MakerFests. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/82640236747 Facebook Live link: @TADLKids.

apr TUESDAY TECH TUESDAY: EXO06 LAB 8: 4:30-5pm. Explore space science with Traverse Area District Library. Held via Facebook Live. facebook.com/ events/106148474751372 -----------------------------------

COFFEE HOURS WITH STATE SEN.

WAYNE SCHMIDT, R-TC: 11am-noon, Shirley’s Cafe, Mancelona. For constituents throughout the 37th Senate District. senatorwayneschmidt.com -----------------------------------

HOT TOPICS - EMMET COUNTY HOUSING CRISIS & WHAT WE CAN DO

ABOUT IT: 11am. Held via Remo. Featuring Emily Meyerson, coordinator of the Emmet County Housing Ready Program of Little Traverse Bay Housing Partnership. Register. Free. petoskeychamber. com/events/details/hot-topics-emmetcounty-housing-crisis-and-what-we-cando-about-it-24054 ----------------------------------THE BREAD LADY!: 1:30pm. A Health & Wellness: Live Your Best Life program. Held via Zoom. Meet The Bread Lady, Rachael Beckwith, who has a home-based bakery in Lake Ann. Rachael bakes small-batch artisan style breads, cookies, specialty muffins, & other dessert treats. She will show you how to make focaccia, a healthy & traditional Italian flatbread. To register, email: jransom@tadl.org & you will receive a confirmation email with the details needed to join this Zoom event. ----------------------------------AAUW TC EVENT: 5:30pm. “Performing

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An art exhibit for all women of all ages, talents, and media: “Soul Sisters” runs through April 16 at Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. It reflects on the last year during the lockdown and separation from families, when a lot of people found comfort in creating. ramsdelltheatre.org

Empowerment: An Ethnomusicological Study of Global Children’s Rights, Senegalese Childhood, and Musical Participation.” Lynne Stallings, CUNY graduate student & AAUW fellow, will discuss her dissertation & how women’s & girls’ rights have affected her research. Held via Zoom. Register. Free. traversecityareami.aauw.net -----------------------------------

TCNEWTECH - VIRTUAL PITCH NIGHT:

6pm. Catch Software LLC, Ionburst Cloud, & Xperiences will have five minutes to pitch to an online audience of investors, city and government stakeholders, local tech professionals, media, and fellow entrepreneurs. The audience will vote for the best pitch, & the winner will take home a $500 cash prize. eventbrite. com/e/tcnewtech-pitch-event-march2-2021-tickets-139999848315 -----------------------------------

BRINGING NATURE TO YOUR LAND-

SCAPE: 6:30pm. Zoom presentation. Gardeners interested in backyard conservation can learn more at the meeting of the Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan. Cheryl Gross will present steps gardeners can take to provide habitat & food for beneficial insects & birds, improve soil & landscape with native plants. Free for MGANM members; $5 donation requested for non-members. mganm.org/mganm-events -----------------------------------

ODAWA & THEIR CONNECTION TO WATER:

7pm. Held via Zoom. Online presentation by Eric Hemenway. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4192357

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WEDNESDAY

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AGRICULTURE IN LEELANAU COUNTY: Noon. The League of Women Voters Leelanau County invites you to participate

THURSDAY

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

Tues - 4-8pm: The Pocket 9pm-1am: Kung Fu Rodeo Hours Mon-Thurs 2pm-10pm FROM OPEN-6PM Wed - Get it in the can night - $1 domestic, $3 craft- w/DJ JR Fri-Sun noon-10pm

Thurs -$2 off all drinks and Mon April 5th - Jukebox $2 Labatt drafts w/DJ Ricky TTues April 6th - Fri March 20 - Buckets of Beer starting at $8 (2-8pm) Happy Hour: The Chris Michels Band Then: The Isaac Ryder Band USS Open Mic Comedy Sat March 21 - The Isaac Ryder Band Fri April 9th - SP3 (No Covers) Sunday March 22 Sat April 10th - SP3 KARAOKE (10pm-2am) Sun April 11th - Karaoke

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Sunday-Saturday Noon-10pm (kitchen open noon-9pm) DRINK SPECIALS (3-6 Monday-Friday): $2 well drinks, $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $5 Hornitos margarita

DAILY FOOD SPECIALS (3-6pm):

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

Patio entertainment (6:00-9:30) Fri 9th - Don Swan & The 4 Horsemen Sat 10th - Stonehengz

in this virtual educational forum. The League’s Farm Labor and Immigration Task Force will present a panel discussion. Register in advance. Free. LWVLeelanau.org -----------------------------------

THRIVE 45 NONPROFIT ROUNDTABLE

& NETWORKING EVENT: 6pm. Held via REMO. This free educational & networking event will help connect young professionals with area nonprofits. Learn about community issues & how you can help support their missions. Register. petoskeychamber.com/events/details/thrive45-nonprofit-roundtable-and-networkingevent-24051

apr THURSDAY MAPLE SYRUP PRODUC08 TION TOUR: 2pm, Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery, Petoskey. Christi Petersen, owner of Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery, will show you the start to finish process of pure maple syrup production. You will also get free samples. Tour is limited to 20 people. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4197952 -----------------------------------

NWS PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH

KARLA CORNEJO VILLAVICENCIO: 7pm. The National Writers Series presents an evening of virtual conversation with author Karla Cornejo Villavicensio about her critically-acclaimed book, “The Undocumented Americans.” She is the first undocumented finalist for a National Book Award. Her book was also named by Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of 2020 & was long listed for the Porchlight Business Book Award. Guest host will be Myriam Gurba, editor-in-chief of “Tasteful Rude” & the author of the memoir “Mean,” a New York Times Editors’ Choice. Free (donations accepted). nationalwritersseries.org/upcomingevents -----------------------------------

OFFICIATING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

WITH JOE MALEC: 7pm. Learn all about becoming an MHSAA official with Joe Malec of Top O’Michigan Officials Association. Register. Held online. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4155210 -----------------------------------

WALLOON LAKE READS: THE NICK AD-

AMS STORIES: 7pm. A virtual discussion of “The Northern Woods” with Don Daiker, professor emeritus of English at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Advanced registration required. walloonlakemi. com/grab-a-book-and-join-walloon-lakereads-the-nick-adams-stories

apr FRIDAY NORTHERN MICHIGAN’S 09 ECONOMY: Noon. Matt McCauley, CEO of Networks Northwest, leads an organization that tracks the local economy & works to facilitate employment for many jobseekers in the area. Hear the latest unemployment numbers & what is being done to help businesses & government keep the economy strong. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4171105 -----------------------------------

WINDY CITY LINE UP: TORONZO CAN-

NON: Live recording. Chicago bluesman Toronza Cannon is a guitarist, vocalist, singer songwriter & city bus driver. Cannon debuted with his 2016 album, “The Chicago Way.” His latest release is “The Preacher, The Politician Or The Pimp.” Zoom discussion, 7pm; YouTube premiere, 7:30pm. dennosmuseum.org

apr SATURDAY GOPHERWOOD CON10 CERTS PRESENTS AURA KUBAT: 7pm. Streamed over the Internet. gopherwoodconcerts.org ----------------------------------MONEY SMART WEEK: Free virtual programs presented by the Traverse Area District Library, April 10-17. Today features “Talking Cents”: 15 minutes of easy strategies & simple tools you can use to start important conversations about money in a fun & comfortable way. tadl.org/ event/money-smart-week/

apr SUNDAY MONEY SMART WEEK: 11 Free virtual programs presented by the Traverse Area District Library, April 10-17. Today features “Savings: A Little Can Make a Big Difference”: 15 minutes to review how even a very modest savings cushion can be associated with major life improvements. tadl.org/event/moneysmart-week/ -----------------------------------

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON REDISTRICTING

PROCESS: 3pm. The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County & Traverse Area Community Media are holding a virtual town hall event to educate Michigan voters on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s process in drawing new legislative & congressional maps for federal & state house representatives & the state senate. Free. LWVLeelanau.org

ONGOING

VIRTUAL 2021 BAYSHORE MARATHON

REGISTRATION: Featuring a marathon, half marathon & 10K. Register. Event held on May 29. bayshoremarathon.org -----------------------------------

ICEMAN COMETH VIRTUAL TRAINING CHALLENGE: Ride 500, 1,000, or 3,000 miles to prepare for the 2021 Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek. Each distance will have its own exclusive Strava Club for tips & support, with all entrants eligible for prizes each month. Runs March 5 - Oct. 30. Registration ends Sept. 30. $25. registericeman. com/Race/Events/MI/TraverseCity/Icem anComethChallenge#eventGroup-7424 -----------------------------------

DISABILITY NETWORK MEN’S GROUP:

ZOOM MEETINGS: Mondays, 10am through April. disabilitynetwork.org/ events -----------------------------------

DISABILITY NETWORK PEER ADVOCA-

CY GROUP: ZOOM MEETINGS: Held on Thursdays at 2pm through April. disabilitynetwork.org/events -----------------------------------

DISABILITY NETWORK WOMEN’S GROUP, SHARING HERSTORY: ZOOM MEETINGS:

Mondays, 11am through April. disabilitynetwork.org/events -----------------------------------

BOYNE CITY INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:

Saturdays, 9am-noon through May 15. City Hall Lobby, Boyne City. petoskeyarea.com/event-detail/boyne-city-indoorfarmers-market-1 -----------------------------------

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Village at GT Commons, The Mercato, TC. Saturdays through April, 10am-2pm. thevillagetc.com/indoor-farmers-market-7-2-2-2-2-2

ART

“DON’T MISS THE BOAT”: Harbor Springs History Museum. Presented by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society. This exhibit highlights the historic ferries of Little Traverse Bay & features original watercolors & giclees by local artist William Talmadge Hall. Runs through the summer of 2021. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am3pm. harborspringshistory.org/historymuseum-exhibits -----------------------------------

100 DAYS OF CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT:

Held every Mon. through May 3 from 5:30-7pm. A live online class. Register. Each week a local artist will share their skills to ignite your creativity. Engage in painting, iPhone photography, comic book creation & more. gaylordarts.org -----------------------------------

EXHIBIT: SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION:

Charlevoix Circle of Arts. The annual regional high school student art exhibit. See unique works from 11th & 12th grade budding artists from Charlevoix County & surrounding area. Featuring scholarship awards from Kendall College & CCA. Pick up kid’s ‘Take & Make’ art kit with each exhibit. charlevoixcircle.org/exhibits-2021 -----------------------------------

MELONIE STEFFES EXHIBIT: Higher Art Gallery, TC. HART welcomes local artist Melonie Steffes in her second solo exhibit with eight new oil paintings. “Undomesticating - Leaving Behind the Things of Man.” Show is open online in the virtual shop as well as in person during gallery hours. higherartgallery.com -----------------------------------

NORTHPORT PLEIN AIR CALL FOR ART-

ISTS: Through April 10. See web site for info. northportartsassociation.org/callfor-artists-applications -----------------------------------

BLOW UP II: INFLATABLE CONTEMPOCROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- “KIDS ON COMMUNITY”: Youth artists were invited to submit artwork in response to the theme of “Community.” Fun, thoughtful & creative interpretations by Michigan youth (grades 3 - 12) are included in this online image gallery. Runs through June 30, 2021. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-online/kidscommunity-online-exhibit

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

- CTAC’S 19TH ANNUAL YOUNG WRITERS EXPOSITION: CALL FOR YOUNG WRIT-

ERS: Elementary, middle & high school students who attend schools served by the Char-Em ISD (or home school students in Charlevoix or Emmet counties) may submit one work of poetry, prose, or one of each. Winning writers of all age groups receive a medal, journal, & McLean & Eakin Booksellers gift card, while also having their work published in the digital Petoskey News-Review. Middle & high school winning writers receive monetary prizes as well. All first place writers get their work printed in the upcoming edition of the Walloon Writers Review. The Little Traverse Literary Guild will give two $500 “Best in Show” awards – the Hanna-Renkes/Jan Smith Literary Award – to high school students for poetry & prose. Work must be submitted online by a parent or teacher between April 6-19 at 5 pm. The submission page is located under Teacher Resources on the Petoskey portion of CTAC’s website. Winning writers will be announced May 7 via CTAC’s social media pages.

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:

RARY ART: Runs through May 16 at Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. This exhibit explores the imaginative ways that air is used as a tool to create large-scale sculptures. The artists translate everyday materials and imagery into largerthan-life, yet nearly lighter-than-air art. Curated by Carrie Lederer & organized by Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA. dennosmuseum.org -----------------------------------

SOUL SISTERS EXHIBIT: Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. An all women art show. Runs March 12 – April 16. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/production/1039657 -----------------------------------

WALKING THROUGH: STEVE CATTIN, STEWART ALLISON MCFERRAN, NICK WALSH: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. This exhibition features over 60 works of art including bright, graphic, abstract acryl-

- “STAY SAFE” MASKS EXHIBIT: Over 200 paper mache masks will be on display. This is extended from the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. Since launching in the fall last year during the quarantine, over 1,000 high school students, families & individuals from the Grand Traverse area & nationally have now decorated masks in this growing public art project. It will run April 1-18. Open from 11am-4pm Tuesdays through Fridays, & 10am-2pm on Saturdays. crookedtree.org

- YOUTH ART EXHIBITION 2021 (VIRTUAL

& IN-PERSON): The Crooked Tree Arts Center is celebrating the work of K-12 art students & educators in the Grand Traverse region. Artwork selected for an award will be on display at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC, April 1-17 during gallery hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petosNorthern Express Weekly • april 05, 2021 • 19

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- EXHIBIT: JOAN RICHMOND | PAPER + SCISSORS + GLUE = NEW COLLAG-

ES: Held in Lobby Gallery. An exhibition of 12 new works is on display through April 22. Richmond is more widely known for her distinctive, spare gouache paintings depicting land- & waterscapes. This exhibit includes more than 60 pieces she created during COVID-19 isolation. The GAAC is open Mon. through Sat., 11am–2pm. GlenArborArt.org

- CALL-FOR-ENTRIES: EVERYDAY OB-

JECTS EXHIBITION: Runs Aug. 27 – Oct. 28. Online applications for this juried show may be submitted through July 15. It is open to 2D & 3D objects in a wide variety of media. The GAAC is open Mon. through Sat., 11am–2pm, but will be closed between exhibitions from March 26 – April 1. glenarborart.org/artists/callsfor-entry/everyday-objects-prospectus

- MEMBERS CREATE EXHIBITION: On display: 41 works in both 2D & 3D by northern Michigan artists & beyond. The online version of the exhibition is also available for viewing beginning April 2. Business hours: 11am–2pm, Mon. through Sat. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit2021-members-create

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