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from Northern Express - March 27, 2023

NORTHERN EXPRESS CLASSIFIEDS

MAR 27 - ApR 02

BY ROB BREZSNY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sometimes, I give you suggestions that may, if you carry them out, jostle your routines and fluster your allies. But after trying out the new approaches for a short time, you may chicken out and revert to old habits. That’s understandable! It can be difficult to change your life. Here’s an example. What if I encourage you to cancel your appointments and wander out into the wilderness to discuss your dreams with the birds? And what if, during your adventure, you are flooded with exhilarating yearnings for freedom? And then you decide to divest yourself of desires that other people want you to have and instead revive and give boosts to desires that you want yourself to have? Will you actually follow through with brave practical actions that transform your relationship with your deepest longings?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If there will ever come a time when you will find a gold bullion bar on the ground while strolling around town, it will be soon. Similarly, if you are destined to buy a winning $10 million lottery ticket or inherit a diamond mine in Botswana, that blessing will arrive soon. APRIL FOOL! I was exaggerating a bit. The truth is, I suspect you are now extra likely to attract new resources and benefits, though not on the scale of gold bullion, lottery winnings, and diamond mines.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do you have a muse, Libra? In my opinion, all of us need and deserve at least one muse, even if we’re not creative artists. A muse can be a spirit or hero or ally who inspires us, no matter what work and play we do. A muse may call our attention to important truths we are ignoring or point us in the direction of exciting future possibilities. According to my astrological analysis, you are now due for a muse upgrade. If you don’t have one, get one—or even more. If you already have a relationship with a muse, ask more from it. Nurture it. Take it to the next level.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dear Valued

Employee: Our records show you haven't used any vacation time over the past 100 years. As you may know, workers get three weeks of paid leave per year or else receive pay in lieu of time off. One added week is granted for every five years of service. So please, sometime soon, either take 9,400 days off work or notify our office, and your next paycheck will reflect payment of $8,277,432, including pay and interest for the past 1,200 months. APRIL FOOL! Everything I just said was an exaggeration. But there is a grain of truth in it. The coming weeks should bring you a nice surprise or two concerning your job.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Sagittarian poet and artist William Blake (1757–1827) was a hard-working visionary prophet with an extravagant imagination. His contemporaries considered him a freaky eccentric, though today we regard him as a genius. I invite you to enjoy your own personal version of a Blake-like phase in the coming weeks. It's a perfect time to dynamically explore your idiosyncratic inclinations and creative potentials. Be bold, even brazen, as you celebrate what makes you unique. BUT WAIT! Although everything I just said is true, must add a caveat: You don’t necessarily need to be a freaky eccentric to honor your deepest, most authentic truths and longings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some of my friends disapprove of cosmetic surgery. I remind them that many cultures throughout history have engaged in body modification. In parts of Africa and Borneo, for example, people stretch their ears. Some Balinese people get their teeth filed. Women of the Indigenous Kyan people in Thailand elongate their necks using brass coils. Anyway, Capricorn, this is my way of letting you know that the coming weeks would be a favorable time to change your body. APRIL FOOL! It’s not my place to advise you about whether and how to reshape your body. Instead, my job is to encourage you to deepen and refine how your mind understands and treats your body. And now is an excellent time to do that.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I invite you to make a big change. believe it’s crucial if you hope to place yourself in maximum alignment with current cosmic rhythms. Here's my idea: Start calling yourself by the name "Genius." You could even use it instead of the first name you have used all these years. Tell everyone that from now on, they should address you as "Genius." APRIL FOOL! I don't really think you should make the switch to Genius. But do believe you will be extra smart and ultra-wise in the coming weeks, so it wouldn't be totally outrageous to refer to yourself as "Genius."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your body comprises 30 trillion human cells and 39 trillion microbial cells, including the bacteria that live within you. And in my astrological estimation, those 69 trillion life forms are vibrating in sweet harmony with all the money in the world. Amazing! Because of this remarkable alignment, you now have the potential to get richer quicker. Good economic luck is swirling in your vicinity. Brilliant financial intuitions are likely to well up in you. The Money God is far more amenable than usual to your prayers. APRIL FOOL! I was exaggerating a bit. But do believe you now have extra ability to prime your cash flow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have done all you can for now to resolve and expunge stale, messy karma—some of which was left over from the old days and old ways. There may come a time in the future when you will have more cleansing to do, but you have now earned the right to be as free from your past and as free from your conditioning as you have ever been. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, you still need to spend a bit more time resolving and expunging stale, messy karma. But you’re almost done!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Businessman saturday

Robert Bigelow hopes to eventually begin renting luxurious rooms in space. For $1.7 million per night, travelers will enjoy accommodations he provides on his orbiting hotel, 200 miles above the Earth's surface. Are you interested? I bet more Geminis will be signing up for this exotic trip than any other sign. You're likely to be the journeyers most excited by the prospect of sailing along at 17,000 miles per hour and witnessing 16 sunsets and sunrises every 24 hours. APRIL FOOL! In fact, you Geminis are quite capable of getting the extreme variety you crave and need right here on the planet’s surface. And during the coming weeks, you will be even more skilled than usual at doing just that.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to become the overlord of your own fiefdom, or seize control of a new territory and declare yourself chieftain, or overthrow the local hierarchy and install yourself as the sovereign ruler of all you survey. APRIL FOOL! I was metaphorically exaggerating a bit—but just a bit. do in fact believe now is an excellent phase to increase your clout, boost your influence, and express your leadership. Be as kind you can be, of course, but also be rousingly mighty and fervent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In his poem "The Something," Charles Simic writes, "Here come my night thoughts on crutches, returning from studying the heavens. What they thought about stayed the same. Stayed immense and incomprehensible." According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you Leos will have much the same experience in the coming weeks. So there’s no use in even hoping or trying to expand your vision. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The truth is, you will not have Simic's experience. Just the opposite. When your night thoughts return from studying the heavens, they will be full of exuberant, inspiring energy. (And what exactly are “night thoughts?" They are bright insights you discover in the darkness.)

EARLY SPRING BIRD WALK: 9am, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Find out who the first birds to show up in the spring are. Walk with an experienced birder. Pre-register. $5/person. grassriver.org

I SEE YOU NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST

EXPERIENCE: Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. GLCM is presenting a 4th installation to the new, multi-sensory, Anishinaabeg Art Experience. Two sessions will be offered in celebration of the Spring Equinox: 9:3011:30am & 12-2pm. The artist, ishKode’s will share their evolution as an artist, including music & film from child to youth to adult. Free with Museum admission; reservations highly recommended. greatlakeskids.org

INSPIRATION DAY: 10am, InterQuilten, TC. Quilting & sewing inspirations shared at InterQuilten’s Inspiration Day. Demonstrations, discounts, show-n-tell. Free for newcomers. Call to reserve your seat: 922-6766. Free. interquilten.com

OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in for arts & crafts activities for the whole family. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/open-studio-march-25

SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE

THEATRE: The State Theatre, TC. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “Dunkirk The Dark Knight.” See website for full schedule. Free movies all day. stateandbijou.org

STORYTIME WITH A PARK RANGER: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center, Empire. Join park rangers inside the auditorium at the Visitor Center. 10-10:30am: Younger children can learn about “The Legend of the Beaver’s Tail” & “Build a Beaver.” 10:45-11:30am: Older children will hear a story about the importance of the Great Lakes, & take part in an activity demonstrating water usage. Free, but must have a park entrance pass or annual pass. For questions, call 231-326-4700, ext. 5010. ----------------------

31ST ANNUAL MARVAC RV & CAMPING

SHOW: 11am-8pm, GT County Civic Center, TC. Cherry Capital RV is showcasing some of their most popular units. Includes motorhomes, teardrops, travel trailers, 5th wheels & more.

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RETRO DAY: Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Show off your retro gear! The best dressed male & female will win a Crystal Mountain Swag Bag. Meet at the DJ tent on the Crystal Center patio at 2pm. DJ CDX will also be throwing it back to your retro favorites. Take part in the On-Slope Scavenger Hunt & Parking Lot Party (meet in Lot H between the Lodge & Crystal Center) for lawn games, dancing & more from 12-4pm. crystalmountain.com/event/retro-weekend

SATURDAYS AT THE LAKESHORE: 1pm, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center, Empire. Discover new areas of the National Lakeshore by joining park rangers on a guided hike to some of their favorite places. Meet at the Visitor Center for an intro, & then car caravan a short distance to begin the hike. Dress for the weather for this 1.5-2 hr. hike. The distance will be about 2.5 miles on mostly flat trails. Free, but must have a park entrance pass or annual pass. For questions, call 231-326-4700, ext. 5010.

DUNE FORMATION POP-UP PROGRAM: 1-3pm, Dune Center, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Glen Arbor. Pop in to learn about how the dunes were formed. A ranger will guide you through interactive activities. Free, but must have a park entrance pass or annual pass. For questions, call 231-326-4700, ext. 5010.

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COMEDIAN DUSTY SLAY: 7:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Seen on the Netflix comedy series The Standups, The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, & Comedy Central. Stand-up comedian Dusty Slay grew up poor on Lot 8 of a mobile home neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, with a love for classic country & rock & a career history peppered with jobs like waiting tables & selling pesticides. $25, $35. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/dusty-slay

COMEDY W/ STEWART HUFF: 7:308:45pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Enjoy this storyteller at heart, who brings his clever material & personal wit. Huff was a finalist in the 2006 Boston Comedy Festival & the 2016 Critics Choice of the Best Comedy at the Orlando Fringe Festival. $25-$30. mynorthtickets.com/events/comedy-wstewart-huff-3-24-2023

NEIL DIAMOND LEGACY: 7:30pm, The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. This tribute show celebrates Neil Diamond’s extraordinary career with a concert with insights to both the music & the man. Not an imitation but a celebration of this artistry with vocalists & an all-star live band playing all the big hits. $30. ramsdelltheatre.org

NEWBERRY & VERCH: 8-10pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Incorporating traditions of home & hearth (his Missouri Ozarks & her Ottawa Valley of Canada) in their music, Joe Newberry & April Verch have also toured across North America, Europe, & the U.K. Their CD “Going Home” was released to wide acclaim. $20-$30. simpletix.com/e/newberry-verchtickets-112521

Sunday

SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: The State Theatre, TC. “The Sea Beast,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Slaughterhouse 5.” See website for full schedule. Free movies all day. stateandbijou.org ----------------------

31ST ANNUAL MARVAC RV & CAMPING

SHOW: 11am-5pm, GT County Civic Center, TC. Cherry Capital RV is showcasing some of their most popular units. Includes motorhomes, teardrops, travel trailers, 5th wheels & more. ----------------------

ARTIST TALK: 12:30pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Join Nik Burkhart & Marti LiddleLameti, the artists represented in the exhibition “Reverberations” currently on view, for a discussion on their work. Free. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org ----------------------

WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE WORKSHOP: 2-4pm, Eastern Elementary School, TC. Learn how to throw, offense & defense movement, spirit of the game, & general rules. Free. facebook.com/TraverseCityUltimate monday

SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: Free movies all day at The State Theatre, TC. “Sing 2,” “Singing in the Rain,” “LaLa Land.” See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org

The Cadillac Pop Culture Convention will be held at the Wexford Civic Arena, Cadillac on Sat., April 1 with doors opening at 11am. Visitors can get their pictures with a variety of cosplay groups such as Great Lakes Garrison, Mandalorian Mercs, the Cherryland Ghostbusters and the USS Septarian. Featuring more than 30 northern Michigan vendors. Play tabletop and card games with tournaments hosted by Wargames North. Free. facebook.com/ CadillacPopCultureCon

WHERE DO I START?: 6:30pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Alison LeJeune, professional organizer, demonstrates ways to manage space in any size home. 231223-7700. Free.

Tuesday

SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: Free movies all day at The State Theatre, TC. “The Addams Family,” “The Shining,” “Get Out.” See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org

PIPING UP FOR THE PLOVERS: 11am, Cannery, Glen Haven. Join in a guided beach walk to learn about these unique birds. During the beach walk, see the nesting grounds of the piping plovers & learn how to help protect them. Dress for the weather & plan to spend an hour outside & walk .5 miles in the sand. Free, but must have a park entrance pass or annual pass. For questions, call 231326-4700, ext. 5010.

GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSION GROUP:

1:30pm, Leelanau Township Library, Northport. 2023 Great Decisions with the Foreign Policy Association. Pick up a briefing book at the library & join for a deep dive into foreign affairs. leelanautownshiplibrary.org/

DISABILITY NETWORK NORTHERN

MICHIGAN WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP:

12-1pm, TC Disability Network office, 415 E. Eighth St., TC. Topics that will be focused on are healthy boundaries/relationships, stress management & frustrations. Free. disabilitynetwork.org/events/womens-groupmarch-meetings

REMOTE WORKERS MEETUP: 5-7pm, El

Patron Grill, Gaylord. There will be brief introductions before social hour. Everyone will cover their own food/beverage bill. meetup. com/nmiremote/events/lfhrbtyfcfblc wednesday

GLCL DIGITAL DEMO: 6pm, Kasson Township Hall, Maple City. The Glen Lake Library will host a tour of their various digital collections. The demonstration will cover the resources available via the library’s website, glenlakelibrary.net; the Michigan Electronic Library, or MeL; electronic books & audiobooks from the Up North Digital Collection; Kanopy streaming video; Transparent Language; & more. 231326-5361. ----------------------

STORYTIME WITH A PARK RANGER: (See Sat., March 25)

SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: Free movies all day at The State Theatre, TC. “Shaun the Sheep Movie,” “Parasite,” “V for Vendetta.” See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org thursday

ADULT COLORING PARTY: 5-7pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Friends of PCL host an evening of wining, dining & signing your masterpieces. Admission is a wish list item from the Budding Artist’s Tree in the PCL lobby. 231-223-7700.

PIPING UP FOR THE PLOVERS: (See Tues., March 28)

SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: Free movies all day at The State Theatre, TC. “Shaun the Sheep Movie,” “The Lego Movie,” “The Batman.” See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org friday SELF-GUIDED LANTERN LIT HIKE: 6-8pm, Kids Creek Park, TC. Grand Traverse Conservation District staff will greet you with hot cocoa before you explore this natural area. Meet at the trailhead between Kohl’s & Michael’s. Register. Free. natureiscalling. org/events/self-guided-lantern-lit-hike-atkids-creek-park-1

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STORYTIME WITH A PARK RANGER: (See Sat., March 25)

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COMEDY W/ ROB JENKINS: 7:45-9:15pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Rob is known for his quick wit & sharp words. A Detroit native & resident of Lansing, he has performed at the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, & Laughfest where he was a participant in the Best of the Midwest Comedy Competition. $25-$30. traversecitycomedyclub.com saturday

SATURDAYS AT THE LAKESHORE: (See Sat., March 25)

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DUNE FORMATION POPUP PROGRAM: (See Sat., March 25)

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SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: 10am, The State Theatre, TC. “Curious George.” See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org

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ART IN THE CASTLE: 11am-5pm, Castle Farms, Charlevoix. A juried fine art fair featuring award winning artists from the Midwest. There will also be live music by Vickie Dischler & Randy Lear. $5 admission. Wine & food available for purchase. artinthecastle.com

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CADILLAC POP CULTURE CONVENTION: 11am, Wexford Civic Center, Cadillac. Visitors can get their pictures with a variety of cosplay groups such as Great Lakes Garrison, Mandalorian Mercs, the Cherryland Ghostbusters and the USS Septarian. Featuring more than 30 northern Michigan vendors. Play tabletop & card games with tournaments hosted by Wargames North. Free. facebook.com/CadillacPopCultureCon

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BOWLING DOWN MAIN STREET: 12-2pm, intersection of State & Main streets, Harbor Springs. Get a free hot chocolate & donut for the kids at Johan’s; Northern Lights Recreation will give away a free bowling card to all participants; Rocking Horse Toy Co. will give away a freebie; & Harbor Ice Cream Soup & Sandwiches will have free ice cream for all kids.

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AUTHOR KENT WILCOX: 1-3pm, Cadillac Wexford Public Library. This author of “The Lost History of Washington and Lee: New Discoveries” will discuss the challenges of researching & writing a non-fiction history book & his own story behind the story. Ages: Adult & teens 14+. Free. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com/upcoming-programs

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“DISNEY’S FROZEN KIDS”: 2pm & 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Presented by the Young Company. Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, & all of your favorite characters as they embark on an ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, & the real meaning of true love. oldtownplayhouse.com/calendar -------------------

GOOD ON PAPER COMEDY IMPROV:

7-8:30pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. This six-person group has been turning audience suggestions into completely improvised comedy scenes for over ten years. Every show is brand new. $15-$31. mynorthtickets. com/events/good-on-paper-comedy-improvat-black-star-farms-4-1-2023

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BLISSFEST PRESENTS: TRADITIONAL COUNTRY DANCES: 7:30-10pm, LittlefieldAlanson Community Building, Alanson. All dances will be taught & Traditional County Dances include Contras, Squares, & Waltzes. Today is “Harbor HoeDown” with caller Larry Dyer. $7/person; $10/couple; $15/family.

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COMEDY W/ ROB JENKINS: (See Fri., March 31, except today’s time is 7:30-9pm.)

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RALPH VOTAPEK, PIANO: 7:30pm, Historic Barns Park, Cathedral Barn, TC. The TSO welcomes living legend of the piano & Michigan Grand Dean of piano teaching, Ralph Votapek, for a solo concert. $45.50. traversesymphony.org/concert/ralph-votapek sunday

PARADISE EMERGENCY SERVICES PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8am-2pm, Kingsley Area High School. Pancakes, butter, maple syrup, sausage, eggs, pie, coffee & milk. All proceeds will go to the Paradise Emergency Services Auxiliary for help with funding new equipment. $5/person; $15/family. fb.me/e/3ichKFYoC --------------------

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GARDENING BASICS: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Nate Walton, Consumer Horticulture Educator from MSU Extension will talk about gardening basics. After the program, grab some seeds from the Seed Library & get started on your garden. Free. tadl.org/gardening

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RALPH VOTAPEK, PIANO: (See Sat., April 1, except today’s time is 3pm.)

TCNEWTECH PITCH & NETWORKING EVENT: City Opera House, TC. Select startups will be allowed 5 minutes to present their pitch & 5 minutes of questions & answers from the audience. The audience is made up of technology-minded people. Cash bar & networking at 5:30pm; investor pitches at 6pm; & winners announced at 7pm. tcnewtech.org tuesday

COFFEE & CONVERSATION AT THE CHAMBER: 8-10am, Harbor Springs Area Chamber office, 118 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Enjoy conversation & connections with chamber staff & other members. Free.

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PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library. Stories, songs, & active fun. Free. sbbdl.org thursday

OFF THE WALL MOVIE NIGHT & POTLUCK: Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Potluck dinner, 6pm; movie, 7pm. Call 231-331-4318 for movie details & to sign up for the potluck. Free.

PERCUSSION CONCERT: PADDLE TO THE SEA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Presented by the Interlochen Arts Academy percussion students. $15 adult; $12 child through college. interlochen.org/events/percussionconcert-paddle-to-sea-2023-04-06 friday

FIRST FRIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN CHARLEVOIX: 4-8pm, Downtown Charlevoix. Happening the First Friday of each month from February through May. Enjoy a cocktail trail, shopping, & fun ac tivities. You could also win Downtown Dol lar Gift Cards for coming out for the events. Free. downtowncharlevoix.com/first-fridays nifer Campbell. Coffee courtesy of Cuppa Joe TC. Free. tadl.org/event/coffee-copnobo-style

DOWNTOWN BUNNY HOP SCAVENGER

HUNT & STORY TIME: 10am-noon, Downtown TC businesses & Horizon Books, TC. Kids will be provided a card full of fun items to find around participating businesses downtown. Each business will be provided with stickers to give to kids who find an item on their list. Once completed, kids can turn the card in at the front of Horizon Books for a chance to win the “Downtown Easter Basket” with Downtown TC business goodies. There will also be story time at Horizon Books with the mayor from 12-1pm. Free.

EAST JORDAN LIONS CLUB EASTER FUN & GAMES: 10am, East Jordan Elementary gym. Games, candy & prizes. Only school age children 5-12 can receive prizes. Children under 5 can still participate in games & receive candy. The Easter Bunny will be there too.

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FRANKFORT EASTER EGG HUNT: 10am, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Hunt for

Thursday July 27 | 7:30

DRINKS, DESSERT, AND DISCUSSION

Wednesday August 2 | 7:30

THE FOUNDERS VOCAL CONCERT

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A Festival Introduction

Robert Nordling, host

AN EVENING WITH ANDY BENINGO: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Presented by Little Traverse Civic Theater. Beningo is hailed for his clean & “every man” style, & has performed for Fortune 500 com panies, on cruise lines, & in some of the top comedy clubs in the country. He has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country. $25 adults; $20 students. ltct.org/andy-beningo

Classical Music

ON ISLAND TIME

Saturday July 29 | 7:30

OPENING NIGHT

BENEFIT

Ying Li, solo piano

Monday July 31 | 4:00

BRASS ON THE GRASS

Popular Favorites with the Metallurgy Brass Quintet

Monday July 31 | 7:30

NEW AND NEXT

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Contemporary Classical

2023

JULY 27 - AUGUST 5

Programs and artists subject to change.

Presented by

10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Stop by for

The Festival Chorus

Kevin Simons, conductor

Thursday August 3 | 2:00

CHAMBER MUSIC

AL FRESCO

Light Classics with the Donegal Bay Woodwind Quintet

Thursday August 3 | 7:30

MOZART ONLY

Overture, Don Giovanni; Piano

Concerto No. 20; Symphony No. 40

Meet the People Behind the Stories. Featuring David Zeman, Pulitzer Prize winning editor from Bridge magazine; lian Manning, editor of the Northern Express;

The Festival Orchestra - Robert Nordling, conductor; Ying Li, piano

Friday August 4 | 2:00

Robert Nordling, guide

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG: Old Town Playhouse, TC. Cornley University Drama Society’s newest play, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” a 1920s murder mys tery, where things are about to quickly go from bad to utterly disastrous. With an un conscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, & actors who trip over everything (including their lines), these accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call. Adults, $28; youth under 18, $15 (plus fees). oldtown playhouse.com/performances/mainstage/ the-play-that-goes-wrong.html

Tuesday August 1 | 7:30

CHAMBER MUSIC WATERSIDE

Music of Bach, Coleridge

Taylor, Joplin

Wednesday August 2 | 3:00

THE ST JAMES JAZZ

ENSEMBLE

KIDS IN CONCERT!

The Dorothy Gerber Strings Program

David Reimer, director

Saturday August 5 | 7:30

BAROQUE, NATURALLY

Beethoven Symphony No. 6; Vaughan-Williams “Flos Campi” er, editor of the Glen Arbor Sun. Ed Ronco, news director at Interlochen Public Radio, WN_XesWkDOwQyOo4TuBpLOZEQ Free.

Happy Hour Jazz Standards

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COMEDY W/ BOB ZANY: 7:45-9:15pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Bob has appeared on over a thousand national TV shows. He can currently be seen on Showtime in Billy Gardell’s Road Dogs. His film credits include Joe Dirt with David Spade & Stephen Soderberg’s The Informant playing Matt Damon’s attorney. $30-$35. mynorthtickets.com/events/comedy-wbobzany-4-7-2023

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COMEDIAN DAVE LANDAU WSG DEREK

RICHARDS: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Dave’s laid-back demeanor & dark style of comedy landed him on Comedy Central’s “This is Not Happening” & AXS.TV’s “Live at Gotham” five times. He was also a finalist on season 8 of “Last Comic Standing” on NBC. cityoperahouse.org/node/465 saturday

SATURDAYS AT THE LAKESHORE: (See Sat., March 25)

COFFEE WITH A COP: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, Atrium, TC. Chat & have a cuppa with the new North Boardman Team - TCPD Officer Justin Nowland & Social Worker Jen-

The Festival Orchestra & ChorusRobert Nordling, conductor Young Soloist Competition Award Winner

SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE 10am, The State Theatre, TC. “Hop.” Free. See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org

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SPECIAL STORYTIME & SMART MONEY

GAMES: 10:30am, Interlochen Public Library. Presented in partnership with Michigan Financial Wellness Network’s Smart Money MI Kids Read program & TBA Credit Union. Geared toward kids 4-10 years old; siblings welcome. 231-276-6767.

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“SWIMMING” WALK + TALK: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal leads a conversational walking tour of the “Swimming” exhibit, & talks about selected works on April 8 & May 13. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/ events-all --------------------

CEDAR EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: 11am, Cedar Softball Fields, behind Fire Station. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt & meet the Easter Bunny. Free.

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FAIRGROUNDS EGG SCRAMBLE: 11am1pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey.

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HARBOR SPRINGS EASTER EGG HUNT: Harbor Springs. The hunt starts when the police siren goes off at 11am sharp. Main Street will be closed like the Farmers Market for this event between State & Traverse. --------------------

THE SALVATION ARMY EASTER EGGSPERIENCE EGG HUNT & FAMILY FUN

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STORYTIME WITH A PARK RANGER: (See Sat., March 25)

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SATURDAYS AT THE LAKESHORE: (See Sat., March 25)

DUNE FORMATION POPUP PROGRAM: (See Sat., March 25) northwestmifoodcoalition.org/

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SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: 10am, The State Theatre, TC. “Curious George.” See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org

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AUTHOR KENT WILCOX: 1-3pm, Cadillac

Wexford Public Library. This author of “The Lost History of Washington and Lee: New Discoveries” will discuss the challenges of researching & writing a non-fiction history book & his own story behind the story. Ages: Adult & teens 14+. Free. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com/upcoming-programs

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GOOD ON PAPER COMEDY IMPROV:

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- nifer Campbell. Coffee courtesy of Cuppa Joe TC. Free. tadl.org/event/coffee-copnobo-style

OFF THE WALL MOVIE NIGHT & POTLUCK: Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Potluck dinner, 6pm; movie, 7pm. Call 231-331-4318 for movie details & to sign up for the potluck. Free.

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DOWNTOWN BUNNY HOP SCAVENGER

OFF-SEASON

SPECIALS!

WE ARE CLOSED FOR A SHORT BREAK * OPEN AGAIN 4/4

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EAST JORDAN LIONS CLUB EASTER

TUES: DATE NIGHT

COMEDY W/ ROB JENKINS: (See Fri., March 31, except today’s time is 7:30-9pm.)

Buy one entree, get one 1/2 off (Ends Tues 4/25)

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WED: APRIL SPRING CHICKEN!

Featuring fun new poultry recipes & 15% off bottles of wine (Ends Wed 4/26) sunday

FIRST FRIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN CHARLEVOIX: 4-8pm, Downtown Charlevoix. Happening the First Friday of each month from February through May. Enjoy a cocktail trail, shopping, & fun activities. You could also win Downtown Dollar Gift Cards for coming out for the events. Free. downtowncharlevoix.com/first-fridays --------------------

THURS: PASTA SPECIAL

FUN & GAMES: 10am, East Jordan Elementary gym. Games, candy & prizes. Only school age children 5-12 can receive prizes. Children under 5 can still participate in games & receive candy. The Easter Bunny will be there too.

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FRANKFORT EASTER EGG HUNT: 10am, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Hunt for over 3,000 eggs. Free.

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2 pasta dinners & a bottle of wine $59 (Ends Thurs 4/27)

* Sorry specials not available for take-out * Some restrictions may apply

Open Tues - Sat @ 5:30 4566 W. MacFarlane Rd 'Burdickville' trattoria-funistrada.com

AN EVENING WITH ANDY BENINGO: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Presented by Little Traverse Civic Theater. Beningo is hailed for his clean & “every man” style, & has performed for Fortune 500 companies, on cruise lines, & in some of the top comedy clubs in the country. He has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country. $25 adults; $20 students. ltct.org/andy-beningo

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FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART: 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Stop by for an art activity for all ages. crookedtree.org/ class/ctac-traverse-city/free-drop-family-artapril

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ART IN THE CASTLE: (See Sat., April 1) reservations 231-334-3900

2022-2023 Season

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RALPH VOTAPEK, PIANO: (See Sat., April 1, except today’s time is 3pm.)

Where community comes together monday

COFFEE & CONVERSATION AT THE CHAMBER: 8-10am, Harbor Springs Area Chamber office, 118 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Enjoy conversation & connections with chamber staff & other members. Free.

MAINSTAGE THEATRE APRIL 7 — 22 tickets: 231.947.2210 OldTownPlayhouse.com

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PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library. Stories, songs, & active fun. Free. sbbdl.org

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Cornley University Drama Society’s newest play, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” a 1920s murder mystery, where things are about to quickly go from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, & actors who trip over everything (including their lines), these accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call. Adults, $28; youth under 18, $15 (plus fees). oldtownplayhouse.com/performances/mainstage/ the-play-that-goes-wrong.html

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COMEDIAN DAVE LANDAU WSG DEREK

SATURDAYS AT THE LAKESHORE: (See Sat., March 25)

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COFFEE WITH A COP: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, Atrium, TC. Chat & have a cuppa with the new North Boardman Team - TCPD Officer Justin Nowland & Social Worker Jen-

JOURNALISTS SPEAK: WHY LOCAL MEDIA MATTERS: Meet the People Behind the Stories. Featuring David Zeman, Pulitzer Prize winning editor from Bridge magazine; Victoria Alfonseca, editor of GTB News; Jillian Manning, editor of the Northern Express; John Elchert, publisher of the Leelanau Enterprise; Mardi Link, a reporter for the Traverse City Record Eagle; and Jacob Wheeler, editor of the Glen Arbor Sun. Ed Ronco, news director at Interlochen Public Radio, will moderate. Held via Zoom at 10am. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_XesWkDOwQyOo4TuBpLOZEQ Free. leelanauindivisible.org

SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: 10am, The State Theatre, TC. “Hop.” Free. See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org

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SPECIAL STORYTIME & SMART MONEY GAMES: 10:30am, Interlochen Public Library. Presented in partnership with Michigan Financial Wellness Network’s Smart Money MI Kids Read program & TBA Credit Union. Geared toward kids 4-10 years old; siblings welcome. 231-276-6767.

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CEDAR EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: 11am, Cedar Softball Fields, behind Fire Station. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt & meet the Easter Bunny. Free.

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FAIRGROUNDS EGG SCRAMBLE: 11am1pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey.

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THE SALVATION ARMY EASTER EGGSPERIENCE EGG HUNT & FAMILY FUN

EVENT: 11am-1pm, The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St., TC. Featuring crafts, egg hunts (egg hunts happening every 30 minutes), a family photo booth, an ice cream truck, bounce houses, food, fellowship, & more. Free. centralusa. salvationarmy.org/traversecity/events/thesalvation-army-easter-eggsperience

WALK AND TALK THROUGH SWIMMING, A FERAL HOUSEWIFE: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Glen Arbor Arts Center Gallery Manager Sarah BearupNeal leads a conversational walking tour of the SWIMMING & A Feral Housewife exhibits. Bearup-Neal talks about how the exhibiting artists interpreted the SWIMMING exhibition’s theme, both literally & symbolically; tools & materials used; as well as other insights into their creative process. A Feral Housewife is a selection of collages by Leelanau County artist Mary Beth Acosta. Acosta uses vintage images to build her smart, funny stories about bigfinned cars, labor-saving devices, & the mid-century womanhood. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all

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CRYSTAL RIVER OUTFITTERS RECREATIONAL DISTRICT’S 2ND ANNUAL DISTRICT WIDE EASTER EGG HUNT: M22 Glen Arbor, 6298 W Western Ave., Glen Arbor. 1pm: Face painting & crafts. 3pm: Easter Egg Hunt. Meet the Easter Bunny. crystalriveroutfitters.com

CHARLEVOIX EASTER EGG HUNT: 2pm, East Park, Downtown Charlevoix. Come downtown early to do an Easter-themed scavenger hunt. Pick up scavenger hunt sheets at the Chamber office.

MADE IN MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER: 7-9:30pm, Cadillac Elks Lodge. Benefits Gopherwood Concerts. Live music by various musicians. $10-$20. mynorthtickets. com/events/made-in-michigan-fundraiser-4-8-2023

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COMEDY W/ BOB ZANY: (See Fri., April 7, except tonight’s time is 7:30-8:45pm.)

Ongoing

BELLAIRE WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 9am-12pm. Mar. 31 - May. 12. Held at 3 locations: Bee Well Mead & Cider, Short’s Brewing Co., & Terrain, Bellaire.

BOYNE CITY MARKET AT THE PAVIL-

ION: Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm. Apr. 1May. 27. Veterans Park Pavilion, Boyne City. Shop local produce, baked goods, artisan foods & crafts at this free indoor market every Sat.

Art

COLLABORATIONS TAKE 2: March 26 –April 29, Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. Featuring art by Barbara Bushey & Dawn Swaim. An opening celebration will be held on Sun., March 26 from 1-4pm. The gallery is open Thurs. through Mon., 1-4pm, & closed Tues. & Weds. jordanriverarts.com

FIBER ART & WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS DISPLAY BY PATTY CLARK: Alden District Library. April 1-28. 231-331-4318.

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“HIDDEN FOREST”: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Enjoy the paintings of Mexico based artist Fran De Anda. Based on ancient myths & archetypes, De Anda develops concepts such as transformation, death, alchemy, the sacred, & the profane. Runs April 1-29. higherartgallery.com

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ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY: REGIONAL

IMAGES THROUGH THE LENS : The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. An exhibition of community photography. Runs through April 22. ramsdelltheatre.org/art

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ANNUAL YOUTH ART EXHIBIT 2023: Runs through April 15 at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Celebrating the work of K-12 art students & educators from throughout the Grand Traverse region. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/youth-art-exhibit-2023-traverse-city

“CHARLEVOIX CREATIVES COLLECTIVE – TOOLS OF CREATIVITY”: Featuring artwork by six local artists who are members of the Charlevoix Creatives Collective, an artist group that meets weekly at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Member artists include Jennifer Carroll, Mary Duggan, Shayla Johnson, Kathie Libert, Ruby Smith & Sharon Smithem. Runs through April 8 at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, which is open Mon. - Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am-3pm. charlevoixcircle.org

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETO-

SKEY:

- SPECIAL NEEDS ARTISTIC MOVEMENT: Held in the Dance Studio, this class provides the special needs community a chance to expand their artistry & movement creativity while giving the example that the arts are for everyone. This dance & movement class is designed for teens & adults. It includes basic to intermediate dance education, & is held on Mondays & Fridays from 1-2:30pm through May 12. Register. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/special-needs-artistic-movement

- EMERGING ARTISTS 2023: A COLLECTION OF NCMC STUDENT WORKS: Held in Atrium Gallery through April 15. Work in glass, metals, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, illustration, video, & more will be on display. This exhibition is organized by NCMC faculty. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/emerging-artists2023-collection-ncmc-student-worksopens-march-14

- YOUTH ART SHOW 2023 - PETOSKEY: Work by students working throughout CharEm ISD fill the galleries in this annual showcase. Runs March 18 - May 4. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ youth-art-show-2023-petoskey-opensmarch-18 ----------------------

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- “A RICH HISTORY: AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS FROM THE MUSKEGON MUSEUM 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 through 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 through 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 through May 19.

Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org

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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 midcentury housewives, big-finned cars, & labor-saving appliances that were promoted as drudgery-busting 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-a-feral-housewife

- “SWIMMING”: Featuring exhibitors Margo Burian, Barbara Bushey, Nancy Crisp, Royce Deans, Sheila Stafford, Melonie Steffes, Kimberly Stoney, Michelle Tock York, & many others. Runs March 31 -

June 1. An opening reception takes place on March 31 from 5-7pm. glenarborart.org/ events/exhibit-swimming

OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT:

- REVERBERATIONS: WORK BY NIK BURKHART AND MARTI LIDDLE-LAMETI: This exhibition runs through March. The Oliver Art Center’s hours are Mon. - Sat., 10am-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

- ANNUAL REGIONAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: Runs April 7-28. More than 350 artworks in all media from area elementary, middle, & high schools will be on display. The artwork will be juried by artist & educator, Brianne Munch. Certificates of Excellence & awards will be presented during the Opening Reception on Fri., April 7 from 5-7pm. Oliver Art Center is open Mon. through Sat., 10am-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

ACOUSTIC TAP ROOM, TC

7-9:

3/25 -- Adam Sleder

3/31 -- Chelsea Coy

ENCORE 201, TC

3/25 -- The Fabulous

Horndogs, 7; DJ Ricky T, 10

3/31-4/1 & 4/8 -- DJ Ricky

T, 9

4/7 -- Tyler Roy, 7:30-10; Drew Hale, 10

FANTASY’S, TC

KILKENNY'S IRISH PUB, TC

3/24-25 – E Quality, 9:30

3/29 – The Pocket, 8-12

Thu -- Ladies Night with DJ

Leo, 9:30

3/31-4/1 – J Hawkins, 9:30

4/5 – The Pocket, 8-12

4/7-8 – E Quality, 9:30

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC

BARREL ROOM:

6-9:

3/27 & 4/3 -- Open Mic w/

Rob Coonrod

TASTING ROOM:

5-7:

3/31 – Billy and the Kid

4/7 – Rhett & John

LIL BO, TC

Tues. – Trivia, 8-10

Weds. – Aldrich, 9

Sun. – Karaoke, 8

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, TC

3/25 -- Chris Smith, 8-11

MARI VINEYARDS, TC

3/30 -- Jason Locke, 3-5

3/31 -- Randy Hall, 4-6

MIDDLECOAST BREWING

CO., TC

6-9:

3/31 -- The Duges

4/7 -- Zeke Clemens

PARK PLACE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER, TC

Fri.-Sat. -- Jim Hawley & Jeff Currie on keyboard, 7-10

ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY, TC

5-8:

3/31 – Drew Hale

4/7 – Chris Smith

SORELLINA'S, TC

SLATE RESTAURANT:

Thurs. -- Tom Kaufmann on Piano, 5-8

Fri. & Sat. -- Tom Kaufmann on Piano, 6-9

THE PARLOR, TC

3/25 -- Mallory Brooke & Michael Hunter, 8-11

4/1 -- Slim Pickins, 8-11

4/7 -- Blair Miller, 7-10

4/8 -- Old Mission Fiddle Vine, 8-11

THE PUB, TC

3/31 -- Blair Miller, 7

THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC

3/25 & 4/8 -- StoneFolk, 7-9

3/28 & 4/4 -- Open Mic & Musical Talent Showcase, 7

3/29 & 4/5 -- Jazz Show & Jam, 6

3/31 -- Bobby Brooks, 7-9

4/1 -- Andrew McQuillen, 8

4/7 -- Jamie Drake, 8

THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC

Tues. – Trivia, 7-9

TRAVERSE CITY COMEDY CLUB, TC

3/24 -- Comedy w/ Stewart

Huff, 7:45-9

3/25 – Comedy w/ Stewart

Huff, 7:30-8:45

3/31 -- Comedy w/ Rob

Jenkins, 7:45-9:15

4/1 – Comedy w/ Rob

Jenkins, 7:30-9

4/7 -- Comedy w/ Bob Zany, 7:45-9:15

4/8 – Comedy w/ Bob Zany, 7:30-8:45

UNION STREET STATION, TC

10:

3/25 -- The Brother James Band

3/29 -- Parker Marshall

3/31 -- Nocturnal Lights

4/6 -- 1Wave DJs Pink Moon

Dance Party

Otsego, Crawford & Central

BENNETHUM'S NORTHERN

INN, GAYLORD

3/28 -- Michelle Chenard, 5-8

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