Northern Express - April 24, 2023

From gardening to fashion trends to the return of the Pit Spitters, we’re embracing the season of change.

No-Mow May in NoMi

Several years ago, a person in the United Kingdom saw bees all over dandelions in their lawn and decided that by preserving dandelions in May, we could “save” our pollinators suffering declining numbers. They began a movement called “No-Mow May.”

Dandelion is native to Eurasia and has become deeply invasive in North America. Because we are not in the United Kingdom, here are some reasons that No-Mow May is actually bad for our pollinators and lawns:

- Longer grasses provide tick habitat.

- The best mowing practices encourage mowing every two weeks. After four weeks of growth, mowing can stun grass blades and turn them brown.

- Dandelions supply only about 40 percent of the nutritional value needed by our bees. (Think “Twinkie diet.”)

- Bees subsisting on dandelions have failed reproduction due to nutritional deficiencies.

- Increasing dandelion population in your yard may have unintended consequences of causing your neighbors to use more herbicides to stop the onslaught of more dandelion seeds.

Skip No-Mow May and add native plants to your yard. Red maple is a very early bloomer followed by many of our woodland spring ephemerals. Then think pussy willow, red bud, and all of our late spring, summer, late summer, and fall bloomers. Asters and goldenrod are prized for their late bloom, but don’t overlook harebell, bottle gentian, and hazelnut for late season food for bees.

Mow or skip mowing—it is up to you. Pollinators need native plants, not dandelions.

Cheryl A. Gross, President of Plant It Wild | Traverse City

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Choose to Run with Des Linden

Just after wrapping up the Boston Marathon, Charlevoix resident, Olympian, and 2018 Boston Marathon winner Des Linden will be at Petoskey High School Auditorium on Thursday, April 27, at 5:30pm to talk about her new book, Choosing to Run. The event, presented by McLean & Eakin Booksellers, will take you through both Linden’s triumphs and greatest challenges of her career. Must RSVP: mcleanandeakin.com/event.

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Mushroom Mania

Did someone say morels? (Shh!) While everyone has their secret spot for those spongy spring delicacies, what shouldn’t be a mystery is how to identify the wild mushrooms commonly found in northern Michigan. Great Lakes Treats and Catering is offering a workshop at the Cathedral Barn at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons to help you learn how to spot 20 wild mushrooms you might come across on a hike, in your own backyard, or at your favorite farmers market. You’ll even get to try a few fungi while you’re at it! After the presentation (which runs about two and a half hours), attendees can participate in an optional mushroom hunt along the trails at the Commons. The class is held from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday, April 30, at 238 E. 10th Street in Traverse City. Sign up for $40 per person and get more information at greatlakestreats.com/class-offerings.

Hey, read it! Sea Change

When readers first meet Ro, she’s long overdue for a change of sea-nery. She’s just hit 30, and while everyone else around her seems to be making power moves— her best friend Yoonhee is planning a wedding, and her boyfriend, Tae, has just broken things off to join a mission to colonize Mars—Ro’s stuck working the same aquarium job she’s had since graduating college. Besides drowning her sorrows in “sharktinis” alone on her sofa night after night, the lone bright spot in her day is a giant octopus named Dolores, whom her father discovered before his mysterious disappearance. When Dolores is sold to a private collector, something inside Ro snaps into place. But before she can piece her life back together, she’ll have to reckon with waves of long-suppressed trauma…or else be consumed by her past. From debut author Gina Chung comes the highly-anticipated Sea Change . At once fantastic and painfully realistic, this novel earns a solid 8/8 tentacles.

Veggie burgers can be hit or miss, but we never miss a chance to nosh on the Black Bean Burger ($14) when we visit Taproot Cider House in downtown Traverse City. These housemade patties are packed with flavor and vegetarian-friendly ingredients for a filling alternative to the usual beef. Chipotle mayo takes the heat up a notch, while toppings like avocado and MI cheddar—plus the standard lettuce and tomatoes—finish it off. If you’re a more-ismore kind of person, you can also add crispy bacon, pickled jalapeños, onion, mushrooms, and/or pickles for a small additional charge. Vegan diners have the option to sub for vegan gouda (+$2), and you can stick with the delicious standard bun or go gluten free (+$3.50). Customize at will, and enjoy. Find Taproot Cider House at 300 E. Front Street (at the corner of Front and Park streets) in Traverse City. (231) 943-2500, taproottc.com

6 An Alpaca Afternoon

Cancel your plans for the weekend, because you’re headed to Cotton Creek Farms in Thompsonville. Why? For the alpacas, of course! The farm’s Spring Open Farm Weekend runs April 29 and 30, with lots of free family fun alongside our floofy friends. And we mean floofy— the alpacas will still have their winter coats, with shearing scheduled for May, so they’re at their absolute cutest. You’ll get to meet the alpacas—and Llama Lucy—enjoy food from Howard’s Great Lakes Grill, and shop the farm’s store full of alpaca products. Although the event is free, visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or a small donation to benefit the Buckley Food Pantry, which serves 200 households and families in the region. Join in the fun from 10am to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday at 11885 Jewell Road in Thompsonville. For more details, head to cottoncreekfarms.com.

Stop the Spread (of Oak Wilt)

We’re all feeling the itch to get out in the yard and spruce things up, but the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a notice to keep the chainsaw away from your oak trees between April 15 and July 15. That window is prime season for oak wilt as nitidulid beetles—also known as sap beetles—carry the dangerous fungus spores from tree to tree. If an oak has been pruned, it’s that much easier for the fungus and accompanying disease to take hold. According to the DNR, oak wilt can “weaken white oaks and kill red oaks within a few weeks.” They recommend that if you have an oak tree that sustains damage over the next few months, “immediately cover all wounds with tree-wound paint or latex-based paint.” If you think one of your trees has oak wilt (wilting from the top down, with green and/or brown leaves falling), visit michiganoakwilt.org to get connected with a specialist who can help stop the spread.

Stuff We Love: The Perfect Dinner Party

Summer is almost here—we’re sure of it! And with summer comes backyard BBQs, dinners on the patio, and picnics packed for days full of fun in the sun. The only not-so-fun part is having food waste at the end of the evening, but Antrim Conservation District has turned us onto the perfect tool for planning those big meals for your family and friends. Meet The Guestimator, “a dinner party calculator that estimates how much food you need to keep your guests full and happy.” A short, 3-question quiz asks you about the number in your party, what their appetites are generally like, whether or not you want leftovers, and then you can build out your menu in real time. The results? The literal pounds and ounces of food you’ll need for dinner and dessert, plus tips for balancing dishes and serving sizes. Try The Guestimator on for size at savethefood.com/ guestimator and see if you save on food (and time) at your next gathering.

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While we love a heavy-hitting beer, the return of sunny days and higher temperatures call for something with a little less impact. Enter: Kingsley Local Brewing’s Mallet Session IPA. Clocking in at just 4 percent ABV, this easy-drinking ale is the lightest of the pub’s hammerthemed suds. It still packs a flavor punch, though, as the brew features a wide assortment of grains and citrusy Simcoe and Mosaic hops (all of which are locally sourced). The result is a gorgeously balanced ale with a dominant grapefruit and resin aroma, offset by notes of fresh bread and caramel. Enjoy it with a spicy curry, or pick up the in-house “pepper-phone-i” for direct access to Papano’s Pizza! Try a pint for $8 at Kingsley Local Brewing (121 S. Brownson Ave., Kingsley) or take home a four-pack for $14. For updates and more information, find them on Facebook and Instagram @kingsleylocalbrewing. (Kingsley Local Brewing is the new sister company of Workshop Brewing in Traverse City.)

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(Waukesha, WI) – The Waukesha Public School Board today instituted lockdowns for all elementary schools when a passing thunderstorm generated a rainbow. A board spokesperson said, “Rainbows are a controversial symbol, and we don’t believe young children should be exposed to or indoctrinated by them.” Teachers questioning the board’s decision were immediately placed on administrative leave.

(Baton Rouge, LA) – The Republican Party of Louisiana has proposed banning any subject students might find uncomfortable, including racism, the Civil War, slavery, diversity, equality, and even algebra. A party official, who asked to remain anonymous because she was not authorized to speak publicly, said, “It’s time we quit supporting these destructive concepts. The word ‘algebra’ isn’t even an English word; it’s from

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the Arabic ‘al-jabr’ and it’s not appropriate to subject our students to that kind of propaganda.”

(Austin, TX) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he intends to pardon anyone convicted of murder who has posted racist content on social media and claimed a Stand Your Ground defense. “We can’t allow ultra-liberal woke Texas jurors to keep convicting people just because they murdered someone, especially if the socalled victim was protesting anything. Our Stand Your Ground law, the strongest in the country, allows us to shoot whoever we please, especially protesters. I will pardon all the good Texans who have honorably and legally defended our state’s history and honor.” Abbott said he didn’t care if there was a protocol for pardons he had not followed. “I am the protocol,” he added.

(Atlanta, GA) – U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene announced today she intended to hire National Guardsman Jack Teixeira “as soon as he’s acquitted of the false charges against him.” Greene, who once utilized pedophilia advocate Milo Yiannopoulos as a summer intern in her office, said, “Exposing and distributing classified documents is no big deal, and Guardsman Teixeira, who is a good, white Christian (sic), will have a welcoming home in my office once the witch hunt against him is over. Any other white Christian (sic) leakers will be welcome here, too.”

(Palm Beach, FL) – Former President Donald Trump announced he intends to present Presidential Medals of Freedom to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and North Korean Supreme Leader for Life Kim Jong Un “... as soon as I’m reelected in 2024.” Additionally, Trump announced plans to create new tax

deductions for anyone participating in the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol because they know his 2020 election loss was “the biggest fraud and hoax ever perpetrated in the history of the world.”

Okay, the above items aren’t exactly true, but all are based on outrages that are.

In Waukesha, for example, a first grade class at Heyer Elementary School had been rehearsing a song by Miley Cyrus and featuring Dolly Parton called “Rainbowland.” The song is intended as a positive message about loving each other in these contentious times. It does not mention or reference the LGBTQ+ community at all, but the Waukesha School Board deemed it “too controversial” for first grade students and ordered them to sing something else. When the teacher revealed that decision to the

public, she was put on administrative leave. The Republican Party in Louisiana has recommended public schools abolish teaching about our history of racism because it is too “divisive.” They did not say how they expect schools to teach U.S. history without ever mentioning racism—or, one assumes, slavery, since that is the epitome of racism.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stated he intends to pardon convicted murderer Daniel Perry who shot and killed a Black Lives Matter protester. Perry claimed a Stand Your Ground defense, but the 12 men and women on his jury rejected that defense. Perry had previously commented on social media, among other racist rants, that he’d like to kill BLM protesters and compared them to monkeys.

Marjorie Taylor-Greene has not indicated she would hire classified document leaker Jack Teixeira, but she did offer effusive praise and support while referring to him as a “white, male, Christian (sic)” despite his leaking documents that could endanger U.S. intelligence assets. Teixeira allegedly leaked the documents to a gaming site where they were readily available to anyone accessing the site. (And Yiannopoulos did work as a summer intern in Taylor-Greene’s office.)

Former President Trump has not indicated he would award Medals of Freedom to three of the world’s most oppressive dictators, but he did offer plenty of praise for them. He said Putin, Xi, and Kim are all “top of the line” and, bizarrely, that Xi is so smart and charismatic Hollywood could never find someone to play him. Trump did not offer comparable praise to any of our actual allies. He has not proposed tax deductions for Jan. 6 rioters but has suggested he might pardon those convicted of crimes.

Okay, the above items aren’t exactly true, but all are based on outrages that are.

WE CAN ALL HELP WITH FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES

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by YARROW BROWN

April is Fair Housing Month and offers an opportunity to provide insight into the importance of fair housing practices. As we welcome back the tourists and seasonal residents this spring, I am reminded of those of us who survived another winter, and I think about those who are losing their shelter or being displaced. I also think about those who experience housing insecurity

I first moved to Leelanau County in 2008— single, with a dog and a year-round job. I was impressed by how friendly and welcoming everyone was. I also arrived here just in time to find a place to rent before I started my job at the Leelanau Conservancy. I was lucky: I was 15 minutes from work, had a roof over my head, and a place for my dog to run. There were not many options back then, maybe two or three, but there was also not a lot of competition. Now, there are even fewer options and waitlists that span years.

I believe we are part of a community that cares about its people and welcomes everyone. Yet I know many of us resist change and, often if we are comfortably housed, are unaware of how many struggle to find housing.

It will take all of us to change how we look at housing’s role in our communities and the role of local agencies in creating local solutions. Housing for all is necessary infrastructure. It’s critical to our health, to our local business’ health, and to our mental health to have a safe, secure home.

So what do I mean by “fair housing?” Fair housing is the right to choose housing free from unlawful discrimination. In our region, the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM) is a private, nonprofit organization committed to providing comprehensive fair housing services, including education, outreach, research, advocacy, and enforcement. They are the front door to housing choice, ensuring that everyone in our community has equal opportunity to choose housing that’s right for them.

Currently, the FHCWM serves 12 counties in western Michigan including Grand Traverse. We’re fortunate to have its staff active in our community and offering their services and expertise in northwest Michigan. As someone who sits on the board of FHCWM, I believe fair housing is the key to all people having the roof they want over their heads.

There are also federal, state, and local laws designed to protect people from discrimination in housing transactions such as rentals, sales, lending, and insurance. Those laws protect all individuals seeking housing, including renters, homebuyers, persons obtaining a mortgage or homeowners insurance, and others.

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of the following list of “protected classes”: race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or familial status (presence of children under the age of 18 and pregnancy).

The Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act extends the protections afforded by the Fair Housing Act and further prohibits discrimination in housing because of marital status or age. In March of 2023, Gov. Whitmer signed an expansion of the ElliottLarsen Civil Rights Act into law; it now includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression as being protected from discrimination under the law.

The Federal Fair Housing Act was not officially enacted until April 11, 1968. It came only after a long and difficult journey and was pushed through by President Johnson after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It was in response to a lot of civil unrest and calls to action.

However, it was President Nixon who had the power to appoint the first officials administering the act. Nixon appointed Michigan’s governor at the time, George Romney, as the first Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

While serving as governor, Secretary Romney successfully campaigned for ratification of a state constitutional provision that prohibited discrimination in housing. He had some innovative ideas, including proposing an “Open Communities” program. Romney believed the impact of concentrated poverty and racial segregation “in the central cities extends beyond the city boundaries to include the surrounding communities,” and “[t]o solve the problems of the ‘real city’ only metropolitan-wide solutions will do.”

I’d like to think that he was forward thinking and looking at ways we could bring more urban tools to even rural environments, as well as looking at ways to encourage racial and economic integration.

Fair housing practices help people understand what it means to be a welcoming and vibrant neighborhood and community. When people feel welcomed, they make themselves at home. They invest their resources back into their community, which makes it an attractive place for diverse and talented people to come. Fair housing also plants seeds for economic development, talent retention, and more in our community.

Equal access to housing goes hand in hand with quality of life.

Yarrow Brown is the executive director of Housing North, a 10-county housing agency serving northwest Michigan.

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By Greg Tasker

With its extensive American menu, lakeside setting, and friendly service, Burke’s Waterfront is a popular stopover for hungry tourists motoring along Route 115 through the outskirts of Cadillac.

“The lake is busy all year,” says Mary Burke, who opened the nautical-themed restaurant with her late husband, Larry, nearly four decades ago. “The last three years have been phenomenal. I think people got tired of staying at home during the pandemic and want to be out and about. They’re feeling good, so they’re out.”

That longevity for a restaurant is no easy feat. Burke attributes the casual restaurant’s success to that extensive menu—“there’s something for everyone”—the waterfront location, the proximity to Mitchell State Park, regularly refreshing the dining room, and, perhaps most importantly, the emphasis on family.

The Family Business

Mary and Larry Burke, the latter of whom was already an accomplished chef and had worked at other restaurants in Cadillac, opened Burke’s Waterfront in 1983. It was his dream to have a restaurant; Mary helped him realize that vision.

“We liked the location,” recalls Mary Burke, who is a Cadillac native; her late husband was from Indiana. She describes him as a talented chef and a jack of all trades. “We had family and they wanted to be involved, so we jumped at the opportunity to be next to the water. Everything fell into place.”

It is a prime location: Burke’s Waterfront sits on 3.5 acres, 3 miles from downtown

Cadillac and along a busy stretch of Route 115, which connects from U.S. 10 to Route 37 (to Traverse City) and Route 31 to Lake Michigan beach towns.

The couple had four children, so “the family-friendly passion naturally embodied the air and menu.” Over the years, the business has remained a family affair.

Helping Mary Burke—who does a bit of everything associated with running a restaurant, including bookkeeping and greeting customers—are her son Steve, who is the general manager; daughter Susan, who oversees the dining room; and daughter Pam and grandson Steven, who both work parttime.

One summer, Burke recalls, six of 10 grandchildren (some were too young) helped out at the restaurant. They bussed tables, rolled silverware, washed dishes, “whatever needed to be done,” she says.

“Bring the family home” remains the restaurant’s battle cry “because nothing connects families better than Lake Cadillac and cooking for everyone.”

That emphasis is prominent on the menu, where diners are welcomed by this greeting: “We understand what truly matters at the end of the day—family. That’s why we’ve honed and crafted our menu into something that everyone can enjoy including countless options.”

The Vast Menu

Countless, indeed.

The restaurant’s hearty breakfasts— everything from overstuffed country omelets to eggs benedict to lumberjack-inspired eggs, meat, and sides—have cultivated a loyal following of locals, hunters, snowmobilers, and boaters, as well as the after-church

crowd on Sundays.

The lunch and dinner menus are a smorgasbord of American classics, including various hamburgers, Reuben, patty melt, classic club, Monte Cristo, and wraps. Entrees offer chicken, shrimp, seafood, and pasta dishes. And then there are salads and a selection of Mexican fare with burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas.

The appetizers, dubbed “Sailing Shareables,” include boneless chicken wings, French Onion Soup, white cheddar cheese curds, and fried pickle slices.

The menu standouts, known as the “Lumberjack’s Choice,” are the prime rib— fresh every day—and the steaks, which include a 12-ounce NY strip, a blackened 14-ounce ribeye, and an eight-ounce sirloin. The prime rib is hand-cut, marinated by hand, and slow-roasted in low temperatures. All the beef options are served with a fresh garden salad and a side of either potatoes or vegetables.

The seafood offerings, “Neptune’s Net,” includes maple-glazed salmon, herb-crusted walleye, Michigan whitefish (from Lake Superior), and jumbo Gulf shrimp.

Noteworthy, too, is a selection known as “Lola’s Favorites.” Lola was Mary Burke’s mother-in-law, whom she describes as a fabulous cook. The recipes were Lola’s, and choices include Country Fried Steak, Roasted Turkey Dinner, Roasted Beef Dinner, and “To Die For” Liver, described as “a generous portion of tender top quality beef liver smothered with sautéed onions and crispy hickory bacon.” Lola cooked at Mary and Larry’s former restaurants, but never at Burke’s Waterfront.

Burke’s has a liquor license, offering customers a selection of Michigan craft

and other beers, spirits, cocktails and wine, including one from Michigan, Black Star Farms Riesling. “It’s not a sit-down bar— mainly table service,” Burke says.

The Summer Rush

While the extensive menu is popular, Burke says the family is in the process of trimming the selection to ease pressure on the kitchen.

“We get really busy in the summer. It’s hard to get kitchen staff, so we’re trying to streamline things and be a little more efficient,” she says, adding that is no easy task. “Everything is so popular—we’re having a hard time deciding what to eliminate.”

Summer, unsurprisingly, remains the most popular season at the restaurant. The dining room windows afford panoramic views of Lake Cadillac; an outdoor deck, busy in the summer and fall, brings customers closer to the water’s edge. Guests enjoy frequent sightings of wildlife, including eagles, otters, muskrats, and jumping fish.

“There are spectacular views and some beautiful sunrise views,” Burke says, noting the restaurant opens at 7am every day except Thursdays, when they are closed.

“We have a great customer base,” she concludes. “It’s really a big family. We have people who have been coming here for years. They liked what they saw and kept coming back. I just talked to a lady from downstate who remembered stopping here several times a year when she was a little girl on her family’s way to a cabin Up North. Lots of customers have stories to tell.”

Find Burke’s Waterfront at 2403 Sunnyside Dr. in Cadillac. (231) 775-7555, burkeswaterfront.com

New GM, New Season

A look at what’s ahead for the Pit Spitters in 2023

By Ashlee Cowles

Imagine it’s the opening day of the Pit Spitters’ 2023 season. The weather is pitchperfect—75 degrees and sunny. Turtle Creek Stadium is packed. There are almost as many enthusiastic children waiting in line for Moomers ice cream as there are climbing the stadium’s playground/zoo enclosure behind right field.

And of course, the Pit Spitters win the game with a home run.

From Texas to Iowa to Michigan

Jacqueline Holm, the Pit Spitters’ new general manager, is hard at work doing what she can to make this opening day dream a reality. (Minus the controlling the weather part—if only.) A native of Sugar Land, Texas, Holm grew up with baseball in her blood as an avid Houston Astros fan, watching clips of Nolan Ryan and always rooting for the home team.

But it wasn’t until Holm pursued a summer internship with the Houston Dynamo professional soccer club that she started thinking about sports as a viable career path.

“That internship really sparked a fire for me,” says Holm, who was then hired to do group sales for the Sugar Land Skeeters, now the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros known as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Holm stayed with the Skeeters for four seasons and became the director of corporate partnerships, allowing her to hone the sales skills that have proven to be a major asset in her career.

In 2016, Holm was offered an opportunity to move from Texas to Davenport, Iowa, to take the position of assistant general manager for an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. “Within 11 days of receiving that call, I was living in Davenport,” she says.

Holm remained with the Quad Cities River Bandits for several seasons and

eventually became the general manager. According to a Pit Spitters’ press release, while she was with the River Bandits, “Holm’s leadership saw the team transform their social media presence, substantially grow season ticket usage and retention, and win a Midwest League Championship, all of which garnered her a nomination for the Rawlings Midwest League Female Executive of the Year award in 2017.”

A Seat at the Table

Not being afraid to stand out is a big part of Holm’s approach to pursuing a career in sports. Baseball has always been a competitive industry, but now that there are fewer minor league teams, there are also fewer management positions. Getting creative and having a “yes and” approach are a few of the ways Holm has sought to differentiate herself. “If they needed someone to get in the mascot suit, I was the first to jump up and do it,” she says.

Holm believes that many of her accolades have come from her sales prowess, an area of sports that tends to be especially maledominated in an already male-dominated industry. Some might consider this lack of gender diversity a drawback to the career field, but Holm sees the challenge in an alternative light: “I’m the different one. I’m the one who can bring a new perspective… I always felt like I deserved a seat at the table.”

Still, the fact that Holm may be the only woman at most of these tables means that finding female mentors at the management level isn’t easy. While Holm was with the River Bandits in Davenport, there were only five female GMs across the entire country for 150 baseball teams. One of those other women happened to be in the Midwest League, and she and Holm were able to establish a sense of camaraderie.

Holm has chosen to wear the blazing of this new trail as a badge of honor. “This is an opportunity I may never get in another

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industry,” she says. “To pioneer things and be a part of the conversation.”

A Stadium Destination

It’s this attitude that also gives Holm confidence when it comes to building a strong foundation for the recently rebranded Pit Spitters. As a transplant to Traverse City, Holm recognizes the importance of listening to what the community has to say about what it wants and needs when it comes to the Turtle Creek facility.

Holm says she was delighted to discover that Midwestern hospitality may be Southern hospitality’s biggest rival. Based on her interactions with northern Michiganders so far, Holm claims, “They are second to none. Everyone I meet here…loves it here. They are fiercely attached to the identity of being a Traverse City citizen, and they are so exhilarated and excited about what they are doing… You can see there is a reason why talent is coming to the area.”

Supporting the growth of this talent base is an area of community building that Holm is eager to bolster. “I want to be a good partner to our community partners,” she says. That could mean brainstorming with local businesses on how to recruit and retain employees or reaching out to wellestablished organizations—the Interlochen Arts Academy, for example—to see how the

Turtle Creek facility might support their programming by giving students more opportunities to come and enjoy the stadium.

In fact, one of Holm’s major goals as general manager is positioning Turtle Creek Stadium to be a full-service facility beyond baseball season. Her promise to the Grand Traverse community is to work to bring more marquee events like concerts to the region to help Traverse City become even more of a year-round destination.

One of the first of these marquee events was recently announced in March. On June 22, the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival will be coming to the stadium, a tour featuring Bert Kreischer, Tiffany Hadish, Fortune Feimster, Big Jay Oakerson, Jay Pharoah, and Chad Daniels.

On the baseball side of things, for the 2023 season, the Pit Spitters will play 36 games. Turtle Creek Stadium will also host the inaugural Great Lakes All-Star Game on July 24-25, featuring 24 teams from around the region. Spectators can look forward to the return of the Corks Dorks, as well as $2 beers and hot dogs on Thursdays, and fireworks after games on Fridays.

According to Holm, “We’ve won a championship in every odd year since the team’s been in business,” so here’s hoping baseball fans will have that winning streak to look forward to in 2023.

The Pit Spitters' beloved mascot, Monty, is gearing up for the 2023 season, too.

Spring Couture

Local boutique owners talk spring fashion trends, must-haves, and under-the-radar finds

By Alexandra Dailey

Like our four-legged friends—who seem to shed in giant poofs this time of year—we humans are itching to ditch the sweaters, wool socks, and fleece-lined pants for something lighter. To help you turn over a stylish leaf, meet Bohmey Beauty, l.a.cool, and Magnolia Boutique & Gifts, some of the newest retailers in northern Michigan offering fresh takes on feminine fashion.

BOHMEY BEAUTY

Located in Traverse City’s Warehouse MRKT, Bohmey Beauty is the culmination of owner Angeline Pratt’s passion for clean and conscious products and her goal to share wholesome and health-conscious products with women everywhere. With an emphasis on high-quality products, Pratt and her team work diligently to find the most eco-friendly and ethical brands to shelve at their TC and Ann Arbor locations.

“We are most known for selling items that are clean and green,” says Pratt. “We only carry non-toxic and cruelty-free beauty products, and the clothing and lifestyle brands we sell are ethically made, focusing on sustainability.”

By representing a contemporary style and progressive ideals, Bohmey Beauty strives to work with brands that share their vision of helping others alter their lifestyle to reflect an ethically-minded approach. Some popular clothing brands the shop carries include Girlfriend Collective, MATE the Label, Rhythm, and Richer Poorer.

“I love selling good-for-you clothing brands,” adds Pratt. “They make you feel as good as you look.”

2022 Trends That Stuck: “I think people are really loving multi-purpose clothing items that can take you from day to night,” Pratt says of trends that are here to stay. “A sleek pair of leggings that are comfortable enough for 8am pilates but you can wear with a cute sneaker to lunch and dress up with your shoes and accessories for dinner. The more uses they can get out of an item, the better.”

The New Look: “People are more focused on daily or event clothing and less on athleisure compared to previous years. When we first opened, it was 2020, and everyone was buying loungewear. We’ve slowly been shifting over to more daily wear as many of our customers have shown interest,” Pratt explains.

Seasonal Must-Haves: For the spring season, Pratt says that “dresses are always a spring and summer staple. They are comfortable yet always make you look put together.”

Under–the-Radar Finds: “I love the Vacay Romper by Rhythm,” Pratt gushes. “It’s the perfect length, materials, and fit. I will be wearing it on repeat all summer.”

L.A.COOL

Bringing designer clothing, elevated wardrobe essentials, shoes, jewelry, perfume, and even socks, candles, and umbrellas, l.a.cool exudes functional, beautiful, and ageless style.

“My boutique is designed to meet the fashion needs of this growing community, whether someone is searching for the right outfit to wear to a formal occasion, a day at the beach, a romantic date, a boat ride, a night out with the girls, or just an evening at home curled up on the couch,” says founder Lisa Dykema.

The atmosphere of l.a.cool is relaxing and welcoming, with fashion inspired by the California lifestyle with a touch of Midwestern flair. The boutique represents numerous brands, including Anine Bing, Rachel Comey, Tibi, Ulla Johnson, Proenza Schouler, White Label, Sablyn, Toteme, Frame, Jonathan Simkhai, Rag and Bone, and many others.

According to one of the on-site stylists, Karley Curtis—a Traverse City native— l.a.cool has one goal: “We want to bring the fun back into shopping and make it an experience that everyone will love. We believe that fashion should be fun, effortless, and empowering.”

2022 Trends That Stuck: In the eyes of l.a.cool, it’s not so much that they’re seeing trends that have stuck, but rather classic trends that are coming back into the spotlight. “We are seeing that people want to get dressed and appreciate quality clothing whether they are going to the office or out for dinner with friends,” says Curtis. “We’re seeing a resurgence in strong, tailored silhouettes. Think bold blazers, sleek trousers, and crisp button-downs.”

The New Look: Curtis says, “We have been pleasantly surprised by how willing customers are to push themselves in fashion and find unique yet wearable pieces. The items that sell the fastest tend to be edgier styles you will not find anywhere else in the area.”

Seasonal Must-Haves: Curtis had three must-haves to share for the coming seasons: “The color lilac is everywhere right now! Also, cargo pants are a very popular silhouette going into spring and summer, and vests are also huge this season.”

Under–the-Radar Finds: “Wide-leg pants. We recommend not being afraid to try a new jean silhouette as wide legs are going to be everywhere this fall,” says Curtis. (You heard it here first!)

The Vacay Romper is a favorite of Pratt’s for its material, length, and fit.

Dresses, like the Drifter Floral Dress, are a season must-have according to Angeline Pratt of Bohmey Beauty.

Lilac is a prominent color for the upcoming seasons and is being seen everywhere, including at l.a.cool.

Tailored silhouettes are one trend that’s stuck, according to l.a.cool stylist Karley Curtis.

MAGNOLIA BOUTIQUE & GIFTS

Affectionately called a mom-and-pop shop, Magnolia Boutique & Gifts is a familyowned business that’s been growing for over a decade. The flagship store resides in downtown Cadillac, and in 2022, a second location opened in downtown Traverse City, bringing more shopping options to Front Street.

Quality items that fit a variety of styles and budgets are the bread and butter of this boutique. The shop carries women’s clothing, accessories, and gifts—including popular brands like Toad&Co. and LazyOne—and they recently added men’s clothing too.

“Our motto is ‘uniquely beautiful,’ so we carry unique pieces that fit your style to help make you feel even more beautiful than you already are,” says owner Joy Koetje. “We love being able to help everyone express their fashion sense and have a fun and encouraging time doing it!”

2022 Trends That Stuck: “Shackets [a shirt-jacket combo] are a must-have as well as flannels; they’ve been around for a few years now and are one of our top-sellers,” Koetje says. “Both are great year-round for layering with any outfit.”

The New Look: According to Koetje, dresses are coming out in droves from designers, brands, and companies for the coming seasons. “There are so many dresses this year! We’ve had lots of need for them, and when choosing pieces for the shop, there have been so many dresses to pick from.”

Seasonal Must-Haves: For the summer, people are looking for ease. “Comfy and cute are huge for the summer. Wanting pieces that you can easily throw on and have look cute without the extra effort of needing to make a whole outfit,” says Koetje.

Under–the-Radar Finds: Koetje points to long denim skirts as an unusual fashion find for the season. “Long denim skirts are the new thing we’ve seen styled and already sold,” she says.

Shackets are a great layering option for northern Michigan seasons—a year-round staple.

Where Everybody Is a Kid

For more than three decades, Raven Hill Discovery Center has focused on the power of curiosity for all ages

By Deb Dent

If you’re looking for a one-room schoolhouse, a 20-foot-long 3D periodic table of the elements, a replica Easter Island Head, a print shop, and an amateur radio station…where do you go? (Oh, and add a few cool reptiles and a Smithsonian exhibit to the order for good measure!)

If you guessed Raven Hill Discovery Center, you guessed right. Spanning over 170 acres of diverse habitats in a rural area of Charlevoix County, the center has spent the last three decades providing a unique and inspirational space that encourages hands-on learning for people from every generation.

According to Founder and CEO Cheri Leach, “For 32 years, the center’s focus on the bonds between science, history, culture, and art have strengthened. These connections emerge through exhibits, accessible facilities, and programs that provide opportunities to learn, create, grow, and play—engaging all ages, genders, and abilities.”

She adds, “People learn, understand and retain information better if they can connect learning to their own life experiences.”

Making Connections

Former board member and long-time

volunteer Nancy Hellman agrees that Raven Hill is a timeless and magical place full of opportunities to explore and to learn.

“Where can you build a tower from washers on a large magnet table? Where can you explore a tree that is accessible to one in a wheelchair? Where can you enjoy a shibori class? Where can you sign up to use quality woodworking tools? Where can individuals from [age] one to 100 engage and enjoy experiences at one northern Michigan location?”

The appeal for all age groups—and the center’s long, beloved tenure—is the draw for so many community members. Hellman says has seen people who used to visit the center when they were kids bring their families back to the center to entertain and educate their own children.

She has also witnessed guests who came to the center as children that come back during spring break as college students, with their buddies in tow, to compete against each other in the Rollaway Challenge; a super addicting game in which you need to make a pathway for a golf ball to travel across and down a vertical wall of wooden tiles as slowly as possible without stopping.

“Each visit to RHDC has the potential to create new and different connections,” says

Hellman. “Simply moving the location of pieces in the main museum will have people notice a collection or want to learn more about specific items.”

On Exhibit

The nonprofit is open throughout the year, allowing folks to learn more about the world around them through exploring indoor exhibits in the cooler months, like the Wood and Metal Shop and the Energy House, an off-the-grid house that demonstrates solar energy conversion and sustainable living.

Popular outdoor exhibits are opening up for spring, including Beyond Jurassic Park, which dives into the geological history of our planet; the Earth Tones Music Garden, featuring recycled and tuned instruments in an outdoor garden; and the Treehouse, an accessible tree house built in the shape of a leaf.

Their newest exhibit, conveniently located behind the existing Evolving Technology Building, is the Evolving Technology Addition (ETA), which showcases a timeline of the technology of daily life within 16 time periods, all the way from the Stone Age to modern day. You’ll learn about cooking, cleaning, laundry,

sewing, tools, toys, and games, as well as the forms of communication used during each time period.

Outside of the building, the new ETA panels will highlight the technology of clothing, shelter, energy, and transportation within those same 16 eras. This will then lead visitors to the Wetlands Boardwalk— built to cross the swamp between Raven Hill’s main campus and the Ancient World exhibit, where visitors find replicas of everything from an Egyptian pyramid to a Roman arch.

For those who can’t make it to East Jordan, Raven Hill also offers outreach programs—including Museum to Go, Reptiles to Go, or Under Michigan: The State’s Geologic History—that are available for small group learning opportunities at off-campus sites and classrooms. And their touring exhibits, like History Heritage & STEAM, regularly travel to local schools, camps, and public libraries throughout northern Michigan.

Coming Soon

Haley Tasiemski, Raven Hill’s Camp Director, is looking forward to the Summer Classes for Kids the center will be offering this summer. She says the program inspires

Raven Hill's outdoor Watershed Model exhibit includes a waterfall, wetlands area, springs, and a lake.

This fully accessible tree house looks like a maple leaf from above.

creativity and provides real, hands-on learning experiences for the students.

Classes start June 12 and run through Aug. 24 in three-day blocks ($100/week or $30/day). The program includes morning (10:30am-12pm) and afternoon (12:302pm) sessions with a history, science, and art component to them where students can focus on a specific subject area, such as Science Magic, Pioneer Living, or Fiber Arts. Lunch is supervised for kiddos who do both the morning and afternoon sessions.

“I love teaching the classes,” says Tasiemski. “The kids are always surprising me with their creativity and how they build on their knowledge from previous years. It’s also great way for children to make new friends and bond over all the different

activities Raven Hill has to offer.”

After the summer camp season is over, Raven Hill will be one of only six sites in the state of Michigan hosting the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street’s Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit. The display will showcase a variety of inspirational stories from over 30 smaller communities that exemplify innovation and invention.

The Smithsonian’s website explains, “Invention can happen anywhere and it’s happening right now in small towns across America. Rural Americans are creating new products, taking risks, meeting challenges together, and seizing upon exciting opportunities that change local life and sometimes reach far beyond.”

This exhibit will be running Aug. 26

CRYSTAL MOMS

to Oct. 7 and will be housed within the center’s Great Room. Entry is included with general admission.

Dates and Details

Since “everyone is considered a kid at Raven Hill,” admission is $10 per person for everyone except for babies under one, who get in free. The price of admission includes both the indoor and outdoor exhibits, though you can also pay just $5 and enjoy the outdoor space. Leach says the average visit lasts approximately two or three hours, so plan for a full day of fun.

Raven Hill Discovery Center is open to the public year-round on weekends—124pm on Saturdays and 2-4pm on Sundays— with hours expanding between Memorial

Day and Labor Day. (They’re almost always open by appointment, too.) Be sure to keep an eye out for complimentary-entry days for local families and residents, including open houses and FREE (Families Reaching for Educational Excellence) Second Saturdays. “Spring is a great time to come and visit Raven Hill,” says Leach. “Come rediscover the Taxi Trail, and, if you haven’t seen it, interact with the science, history, and art on the adjacent Connections Trail. Explore all the inside exhibits and be sure and say hello to Sheldon and Checkers in the Animal Room!”

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Your Spring Cleaning Guide

From products to processes, here’s how to make deep cleaning the house a breeze

By Anna Faller

Roughly three in four Americans embark on a daunting quest each year—a challenge known as spring cleaning.

No one wants to spend a sunny Saturday in April trapped in the basement, so Northern Express sat down with three Michigan cleaning experts—Fresh Coast Clean, Harbor Shores Cleaning Company, and Wellnested—to get expert advice on how to make the dreaded process more palatable.

Below, we talk about must-have products, often-overlooked cleaning spots, and tips for staying organized so you can complete your checklist and move on to springtime fun.

STEP ONE: THE PRODUCTS

Fresh Coast Clean

Fresh Coast Clean was born in 2018 when co-founders Jen and Michael Torres discovered that Michael was allergic to most conventional cleaning products. “I just got tired of cleaning the house and being congested or unable to breathe,” he explains. “It felt a little strange to be doing something that should be healthy—cleaning—and then all of a sudden not feel very well.”

In response, the pair began to experiment with making their own household cleaners. “We knew we wanted something [allergy-friendly], but we also needed [our products] to work,” says Jen.

Since then, the pair have produced a line of seven household cleaning agents, all of which are made in Michigan and contain only natural ingredients. The products are also biodegradable and feature reusable packaging in an effort to avoid harmful plastics.

Of these, the couple agree that the Laundry Detergent ($14.99) is a game-changer, as it’s free of chlorine and fake dyes. They also highlight the Glass Cleaner ($6.99), which works on a range of hard surfaces, from chrome faucets to countertops. “I think it’s important for a product [to have] use beyond just what the label indicates,” explains Michael.

They say other core cleaning products include a good dish soap for grease spots, as well as a trustworthy hardwood cleaner, which can help hydrate and preserve porous surfaces. For the Torreses, though, the real MVP is Fresh Coast’s Multipurpose Concentrate ($9.99), whose castile soap and coconut formula makes it great at cutting grease and grime. “It’s much better than the other [similar products] I’ve used,” says Jen, “so that was a big difference [for us].”

Though natural cleaners use a range of components, Fresh Coast relies on various oils, as well as surfactants in degreasing agents (which wrap themselves around dirt particles) to ensure the most effective clean.

As far as the age-old debate between natural and synthetic products is concerned, Jen confirms that the former can be more expensive, but is often a better value. “You might have to use a lot more of a synthetic product versus a natural one,” she explains, “so [you end up] actually saving money.”

The pair firmly shuts down the myth that natural products are less effective, which, says Michael, often comes down to a misunderstanding of how cleaners work. He explains, “You can achieve the same [result] with a gentle soap instead of using harsh chemicals.”

Find Fresh Coast Clean’s products online at freshcoastclean.com and at The Refillery Traverse City inside the Grand Traverse Commons (800 Cottageview Dr. #10, Traverse City).

STEP THREE: THE ORGANIZATION

Wellnested

Opened last spring, Wellnested in Manistee is an organization and lifestyle hub. For owner Teresa Kieffer, the shop is also a source of healing. “I’ve learned so much by rebuilding and getting rid of things that no longer serve [me],” she says. “I wanted to have [that] impact on people and help them feel confident in their space.”

The storefront offers a selection of home décor and furniture items and also serves as headquarters for Kieffer’s interior design services, which range from hourlong consultations ($149) to step-by-step guidance for complex builds. There’s also a Closet Concierge option ($349), which feels especially well-timed for spring and involves

decluttering the client’s wardrobe before the space is equipped with storage and aesthetic touches, like matching hangers.

In fact, says Kieffer, regular editing is critical to maintaining the home as a whole; in particular, because we often attach emotions to things we buy or receive. To avoid unnecessary clutter, she encourages clients to make a habit of daily tidying tasks.

“The more you’re at [those small things], the less they’ll pile up,” she notes. She also suggests creating a system (even if it’s just in your head) that assigns a spot to specific items. This way, when you find something you love, it will integrate seamlessly into your space.

For highly-trafficked or hard-to-reach spots, like mudrooms or darkened pantry drawers, Kieffer recommends storage

STEP TWO: THE DEEP CLEAN Harbor Shores Cleaning Company

For 10 years, Harbor Shores Cleaning Company has offered cleaning and detail services for homes, vacation rentals, and businesses, with options that range from weekly touch-ups to one-time deep cleans and sanitizing. (Psst—the business also received a Petoskey Thrive Award last year!).

“We clean for everyone with the same integrity and the same heart,” says founder Wendy Nellett.

According to Nellett, the difference between deep cleaning and routine maintenance is elbow grease. “In a deep clean, you’re using product and manual labor to wash everything,” she says. Maintenance, however, is more about dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down surfaces and should take place every one or two weeks.

Deep cleans are time-intensive and often involve specialized tasks, like grout treatments and dealing with hard water buildup (two of these cleanings per year is more than sufficient). For these types of details, Nellett recommends consulting a professional crew not only for their expertise but also for the peace of mind that comes with knowing a job is done. “It’s about creating free time [for our clients] and helping their homes run smoothly,” she says.

If you do plan to undertake your own deep clean, Nellett suggests beginning in the bedroom with a disinfecting mattress treatment and wiping down the box spring and frame. “You’ll be shocked how much is caked in there, especially if you have pets,” she explains. The team also encourages clients to wash their walls and other soft surfaces (like curtains and lampshades) as part of their spring-cleaning routine, since all of those spots can trap latent odors and plenty of dust.

Other can’t-miss spring cleaning spots include the tracks of sliding glass doors (which can rust if not brushed regularly); as well as dusty closet recesses and the oftenneglected toilet tank, which should be scrubbed with vinegar every three months.

Nellett likes a cleaning caddy stocked with a reliable all-purpose cleaner (Harbor Shores uses a Shaklee product), as well as a reusable Swiffer head for dusting baseboards and bulky furniture. Her holy grail of cleaners, though, is the company’s “secret recipe” (aka their in-house shower cleaner), which comprises a blend of lemon juice, white vinegar, and Dawn dish soap.

“It works beautifully on sinks and tubs, because it cuts soap scum and calcium at the same time,” Nellett says. “Our staff can’t live without it.”

Harbor Shores Cleaning Company is located at 300 W. Mitchell St. in Petoskey. Visit myhsccteam.com or call (231) 242-8842.

solutions that help you keep track of what you already have. “Aesthetics are hugely important to how we market [to ourselves],” she explains, “and the easier it is for [us] to see something, the easier it is to grab.” For closets, she likes uniform boxes and baskets, all clearly labeled with what’s inside, while see-through containers (and a discerning eye) do the trick for most kitchen spaces.

So, when is it time to consult the professionals? A significant lifestyle change is a good indicator (weight loss or inheritance, for example), or when a project feels too stressful or overwhelming to tackle alone.

“I think the calling for someone is when they’re ready to make some changes,” she says. “I really believe that when you have a home you feel good in, you’ll feel good in the outside world, too.”

What to Plant When

Experts share tips for successful spring gardening and landscaping

By Rachel Pasche

Spring is the time for those of us with green thumbs to break out our trowels and take a trip to our local garden store. But sometimes all those little green shoots in their starter pots can be overwhelming. Which native plants offer the same beauty as popular perennials? When should you opt for planting trees? What’s the trick to growing fruits and veggies? And how do you know when the moment arrives to put everything in the ground? We spoke with a few local gardens and nurseries to get some expert input and gardening know-how.

Opting for Native Plants

For every garden or landscaping situation (sun, shade, dry soils, wet soils) in northern Michigan, there are dozens of native plant species to choose from that can thrive in each particular setting, providing colorful blooms and supporting native pollinators, songbirds, and other critical wildlife. Because native plants are adapted to

our local landscape and climate, they require much less maintenance and watering than most non-native options.

Bonus: Native plants are also often less expensive. Garrett Noyes of Birdsfoot Native Nursery in South Boardman tells Northern Express, “Due to a lower cost per plant, native plants are a great budget-friendly option for installing a garden.”

To provide the most benefit to pollinators and other wildlife, Noyes suggests “buying ‘straight species’ native plants, rather than cultivars. Cultivars have been selectively bred by the horticulture industry for characteristics not found in the true native—different color blooms, plant size, bloom time—often compromising the ecosystem services that plants can provide to pollinators and other wildlife.”

In terms of what to plant, Anna Ohler of Bright Lane Gardens in Lake Ann has some good suggestions for plants to substitute for popular landscaping blooms that can wreak havoc on our local ecosystems. She suggests winterberry holly instead of Japanese

barberry; bearberry instead of myrtle or periwinkle; and creeping thyme instead of creeping Jenny. These small changes are an easy way to make your landscaping better suited for the ecosystems of northern Michigan.

Some species also tend to grow better than others in our local climate and terrains. If you want to get a jump-start on your outdoor space and not wait several years for the payoff, Noyes offers some recommendations for quick-growing plants:

“For dry, sunny gardens: butterfly weed, blazingstars, black eyed Susan, harebell, horsemint, coreopsis, New Jersey tea, little bluestem, and showy goldenrod. For shade: foxglove beardtongue, columbine, wood violet, wild strawberry, and foamflower. For shorelines and wet soils: Joe Pye weed, swamp milkweed, wild blue iris, meadowsweet, and dogwoods.”

Jen Sheperd of Garden Goods in Traverse City recommends planting milkweed for the monarch butterfly population, plus dill and parsley for swallowtails. “Viburnum is great

for birds, as it blooms in the spring and gets berries later in the fall that the birds can eat,” she adds.

Spring is a popular time for planting native plants, but can come with a few challenges. Noyes explains, “While native species are generally hardy, if you are planting young plants, they can be susceptible to hard frosts in the spring. It’s best to wait until the danger of frost has passed, or to be prepared to cover your plants at night.

As we often go from spring straight into hot, dry summer weather, plants installed in spring will need to be watered regularly during their first growing season. Most natives are very drought-tolerant after they have become established.”

Planting Trees

Like native plants, trees are a beneficial addition to most landscapes, as they provide necessary shade as well as habitat for a large number of animal, insect, and bird species. Trees can also be a primary focal point of your landscape, adding depth and height in contrast

New Jersey tea, butterfly milkweed, and black eyed Susan

Meadowsweet

Bergamot and early sunflowers

Swamp milkweed

White snakeroot

Hairy Beardtongue

White snakeroot

to smaller plants and ornamental grasses.

“The right tree(s) can really add a lot of beauty and functionality to your yard when they are appropriately planned out,” says Ohler.

When considering adding trees to your landscaping, you should first select a mix of species (two to three varieties) and research their attributes.

Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources MSU Extension website (canr.msu.edu/outreach) has plenty of helpful resources for curious minds. On their list of trees and shrubs that do well Up North are red and sugar maples, oaks, hornbeam, basswood, hickory, tamarack, eastern red cedar, eastern white pine, and black spruce.

Once you’ve selected a few trees that match your needs and to fit the style you’re looking for, you’ll want to make sure you don’t plant them too close to your home— leave at least 15-20 feet from the house—or over your septic field. Be sure to water your new trees consistently in their first year, and consider creating barriers to hungry wildlife like deer that may see your tree as a snack.

In fact, deer can be a massive source of headaches to growers; they’ll graze on many native and non-native plants alike, posing a huge issue for the growth and health of your plants.

Ohler has a few tricks, which include planting deer-resistant plants, such as “nodding onion, spiderwort, and bee balm. Another option is to use scare tactics, like motion-activated sprinklers, motion-activated lights, and hanging shiny objects—like CDs or chimes—from trees; the motion and sound can be enough to scare a deer away.”

Growing Food

Speaking of trees, northern Michigan boasts weather and soil quality that allows for multiple varieties of fruit trees and bushes to grow well. Apple and cherry trees are popular options, of course, but they do require ample room, pruning, and care in order to grow properly.

For those new to growing fruit, Ohler recommends blueberries or raspberries, as “both of these berries grow on bushes or shrubs and will maintain a smaller footprint than a fruit tree. There are also containerfriendly varieties of both blueberries and raspberries, making it easy for someone with less space or lack of yard to be able to grow their own fruit.” Once the soil is soft enough to dig, you can plant a bare-root, dormant plant (such as a fruit bush), according to Ohler. They will come out of dormancy once

the weather is warmer.

More of a veggie person? A lot of vegetables thrive during our summer months but can be hit hard by cold temps. MSU Extension notes that “Cool-season vegetables such as lettuce, peas and spinach will thrive early in the season. Tomatoes, peppers and melons will perform best when air and soil temperatures are much warmer.”

The rule of thumb for starting with seeds indoors is six to eight weeks before the normal last frost date—which is May 1-15 in our neck of the woods—so that means it’s time to hop to it! Meanwhile, garden centers usually start offering veggie starts in late April, saving you a few steps in the process. Just be sure to keep all your little plants inside and/or protected until the weather is stable enough to keep their fragile shoots warm.

“If you’re planting seedlings and young plants, you’ll want to wait until the threat of frost is over,” Ohler says. “I would love to say Mother’s Day, but we did get snow on our first Mother’s Day weekend that we were open in 2020, so a few weeks after Mother’s Day is likely safest. If you do plant seedlings in the ground and we get a frost warning, you can typically save the plants by covering them with a light sheet of plastic or cloth.”

Beyond what’s edible for you, also think about what your wild friends might like to eat. “I love adding hanging baskets of fuchsia to bring in the hummingbirds,” Sheperd of Garden Goods says. “Planting for the types of wildlife you want to encourage is a great way to get more enjoyment out of your garden.”

She ad ds that it’s important to have a variety of plants in your garden, like perennials and annuals, and that planting for your space is a good way to ensure you get the best yield, which means being aware of the amount of sunlight and water your plants will receive.

Last but not least, Noyes of Birdsfoot Native Nursery says gardeners should educate themselves on other threats at play in the growing season. “Increasing development, pesticide and herbicide use, as well climate concerns all pose a threat to the health of our local and regional ecosystems,” he says.

He restates the importance of native plants, which are “the foundation of a healthy, functioning ecosystem, providing food for hundreds of species of butterflies, moths, native bees, and other insects, which are critical food sources for nesting songbirds and other wildlife.”

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Most folk thought Sallie Kincaid was a nobody who’d amount to nothing. Sallie had other plans.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle is making headlines again with her new novel Hang the Moon.

A highly anticipated new book that follows the journey of Sallie Kincaid, a feisty and fearless young woman who refuses to be corralled by her small Virginia town.

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It's Come to This

New York City Mayor Eric Adams named former schoolteacher Kathleen Corradi to a new position on April 12, United Press International reported. Corradi is the rat czar (officially, director of rodent mitigation) of the Big Apple. Adams said it was "clear we needed someone solely focused on leading our rat reduction efforts across all five boroughs." In 2022, rat sightings in the city increased by 74% over the previous year. Requirements for the job included being "highly motivated and somewhat bloodthirsty" with a "swashbuckling attitude, crafty humor and general aura of badassery." "I look forward to sending the rats packing," Corradi said.

Eyewitness News

Although he is no longer governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger still performs his civic duty -- in this case, filling a huge pothole in his Brentwood neighborhood with concrete. The Associated Press reported that on April 11, the Terminator himself, along with a helper, used a shovel and packaged concrete to fill a hole in the street. "Today, after the whole neighborhood has been upset about this giant pothole that's been screwing up cars and bicycles for weeks, I went out with my team and fixed it," he tweeted. "This is crazy. For three weeks I've been waiting for this hole to be closed." Arnold's heroics may have been misguided, however; according to a statement from SoCalGas, the "pothole" actually was an active work trench for a project to be completed in May.

Cleaning Up

Police in Boardman, Ohio, are still on the lookout for a robber who broke into a Bed Bath & Beyond store early on April 8, WFMJ-TV reported. Surveillance cameras captured a "stocky male" throwing a rock through a window at the store, then heading to a stockroom in the back, where he filled four shopping carts with 33 Dyson vacuum cleaners. The vacuums were valued at between $500 and $750 each, for a total loss of $17,000. Because there are no surveillance cameras outside the store, authorities didn't get a picture of the getaway vehicle. That sucks.

Recent Alarming Headline

In 2008, an enormous sinkhole appeared in Daisetta, Texas, NPR reported. At that time, it grew to a cavity about 900 feet across and 260 feet deep, then stabilized. Over the years, it became a sort of recreational area, where people fished and alligators lazed. But on April 2, the hole began expanding. "My neighbor came over and said he kept hearing popping sounds like a gunshot," said Tim Priessler. "We went to the backyard, and there were buildings falling in. It was like a movie. You can see cracks forming in the ground." Since then, a vacant building and several storage tanks have sunk. The EPA and city officials are working to find out what has caused the sinkhole to shift, but as of April 10, no evacuation orders had been issued.

Least Competent Criminal

Seems like it would go without saying, but you might want to assemble an item you

just stole away from the store's parking lot. On April 3 in Flagler County, Florida, Patrick Vandermeyden-Miller allegedly walked out of a Target store with an electric scooter he had not paid for, WESH-TV reported. Deputies were called to the scene, where they found Vandermeyden-Miller near a cart rack, putting together the scooter. He also had drug paraphernalia in his pockets. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and petit theft.

News You Can Use

Darryl Pitt, chair of the meteorite division at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel, has an offer Mainers won't want to refuse: If you're the first to find a big (the size of a softball or bigger) space rock from a recent meteorite crash, the museum will pay you $25,000. The fireball was seen in the sky around noon on April 8, and NASA reported that "signatures consistent with falling meteorites" were registered by radar. The rocks probably fell to Earth in a remote wooded area near the border with Canada; NASA estimates the largest specimens will be found near Waite, Maine. Good luck!

But Why?

Late on April 7, Boris Richard, 21, made an "unauthorized entry" into the embalming room at the Smith Funeral Home in Monroe, Alabama, The Smoking Gun reported. Richard, who is an "unofficial" worker at the home, used his phone to FaceTime with a friend as he looked over several "post-autopsy" corpses resting there, police said. Richard declined to answer any of the officers' questions and was released on a $1,500 bond.

The Neighbors

A feud among neighbors in China's Hunan Province that had been brewing since April 2022 recently came to a deadly head, Fox News reported on April 10. The original feud started when Mr. Gu cut down Mr. Zhong's trees without his permission. Mr. Gu was further inflamed when Mr. Zhong's wife towed away the cut trees, so he sneaked onto Mr. Zhong's property during the night and shone a flashlight at Mr. Zhong's chickens, causing 500 birds to rush into a corner and trample one another to death. To add insult to injury, Mr. Gu returned on a different night and employed the same tactic, causing another 640 chickens to die. A court ruled on April 4 that Mr. Gu had intentionally caused Mr. Zhong to suffer property loss to the tune of about $2,000. He was sentenced to six months in prison and one year of probation.

Is That a Knife in Your Head ...

Donald the Duck, a mallard who lives in Saint-Nolff, France, is infamous among residents because he seems to live a perfectly normal life with the blade of a knife stuck in his head, Oddity Central reported. While Donald could swim and eat without trouble, members of the Pinocchio et Sauvageons society decided it should be removed. On March 31, rescuers managed to catch him, and the surgery was a success, with Donald flying the coop as soon as the door was open. Authorities are now trying to discover who stabbed Donald.

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Crosswords

ACROSS

1. Calculate the total of

6. Nat ___ (cable channel)

9. High flier

14. Doggie

15. Above, in verse

16. Nebraska city near Iowa

17. Fun

19. Tabloid-worthy

20. California city (and county) home to Bubblegum Alley

22. Calligraphy pen point

23. Spinoff group

24. Anti-___ hand soap

27. 2016 World Series champions

30. Gambler's supposed strategy

34. Prefix with laryngologist

35. Burned-up

37. "Paris, je t'___" (2006 movie)

38. Mercedes S-Class or Audi A5, e.g.

42. 1958 Chevalier Oscar winner

43. "Do ___?"

44. Black currant liqueur cocktail

45. Long-legged wading birds

48. Disco hit that really shows off its title

49. Sneaky

50. "It's on like Donkey ___"

52. "The buck stops here" presidential monogram

54. Captain of the Enterprise in two TV series

60. Jousting spear

61. Item ripped in half by old-time strongmen

63. Streaming show in the "Star Wars" universe

64. "Jackie Brown" star Grier

65. Everybody's opposite

66. Winter weather events

67. Kennel noise

68. Suspicious

DOWN

1. Many a tailless primate

2. Puts on

3. Hip-hop artist ___ Cat

4. 2023 NCAA men's basketball Final Four team

5. Actress Rashad

6. Mongolian desert

7. Long swimmers

8. Cookies in a sleeve

9. Insurance document

10. Intro to an opinion

11. Perform with fake swords in the park, maybe

12. Miami University's state

13. Tiny bit

18. Alabama university town

21. Wanna-___ (imitators)

24. Retired slugger Wade

25. Did a face-plant

26. Queen Elizabeth's preferred dog breed

28. Indonesian island east of Java

29. Prepare for a 36-Down

31. Second hand sounds

32. Interoffice communication

33. Like some Windsor wives

36. Academic assessment

39. Do some dairy chores, maybe

40. Dickensian imp

41. Go up again

46. Copier cartridges

47. Long-running NBC show, for short

51. Aquarium fish

53. Off-limits topic

54. Rolling Stone co-founder Wenner

55. Opposite of ecto-

56. Tea made with cardamom

57. "___ and Circumstance"

58. Medieval crucifix

59. Currency of Vietnam

60. "Viva ___ Vegas"

62. Opening piece?

"Show Some Backbone" --armed with knowledge. by Matt Jones

saturday

THE CHERRY BOMBSPIEL: 8:30am, TC Curling Center, 1712 S. Garfield Ave., TC. Enjoy TC Curling Club’s first major event in the new TC Curling Center, April 21-23. Featuring two Olympic Gold medal curlers, John Landsteiner from Team USA (2018) & Brad Jacobs from Team Canada (2014). World Champion Debbie McCormick will also be in TC to curl & celebrate. tccurling.org

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25 CENTS FAMILY FAVORITES: Featuring “Madagascar.” 11am, Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre. lyricharborsprings.org/25-familyfavorites/

BIG LITTLE HERO RACE: 9am, NMC Main Campus, West Hall Innovation Center, TC. A superhero-themed race, coordinated by NMC’s Professional Communications class. Wear your favorite superhero costume. The Fun Run is free & every participating child will receive a free cape. After the event, join for awards, prizes, food, & activities for kids of all ages. All proceeds of this event will sponsor College for Kids scholarships for BBBS Littles. $15 - $30. events.bytepro.net/ biglittleherorace

SPRING BIOBLITZ: 9am-5pm, Natural Education Reserve, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. A bioblitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species as possible within a designated location & time period. Register. Free. natureiscalling.org/events

“BIGGEST LITTLE FARM”: 10am, Elk Rapids High School, Peterman Auditorium. Celebrate Earth Day with The Elk Rapids High School Eco Club presenting the film “The Biggest Little Farm.” $5 donation appreciated. greenelkrapids.org

CFS YOUTH ART EXHIBIT: Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Child and Family Services is holding an Earth Day themed Youth Art Exhibit at CTAC, TC. Featuring art created by youth of all ages. On display April 21, 5-7pm & April 22, 10am-4pm. Free. cfsnwmi. org/cfsevents

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CLAUDE SHANNON DAY!: 10am-2pm, Otsego County History Museum, Gaylord. Enjoy a celebration of Claude Shannon - the father of the digital age. Explore the museum display & watch the biopic “The Bit Player.” Tommy Tropic will re-enact Claude’s penchant for juggling on a unicycle. Free.

EARTH DAY VOLUNTEER PLANTING

WORKBEE DAYS: 10am-2pm, TC. Get involved in the large-scale restoration effort associated with Michigan’s largest dam removal project in state history. Join for two volunteer planting workbees held in the bottomlands of the former Boardman Pond impoundment on the Natural Education Reserve. Register. natureiscalling.org/events

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FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART - EARTH

DAY EDITION: 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Demos start every half hour. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traversecity/free-drop-family-art-earth-day-edition

NORTH STAR GARDENS SPRING EXPO: 10am-3pm, North Star Gardens, Gaylord. Local landscapers will be on site to answer questions about your projects. Raised bed demonstrations by Dairy Doo. Free soil testing offered. Free. northstargardens.com ----------------------

TART TRAILS SPRING WORK BEE: 10amnoon, TC. TART Trails is hosting work bees

at various locations along the trail network. If you have light tools, feel free to bring them along with anything else you think may be useful. A TART Trails staff member or ambassador will lead each work bee. 941-4300. traversetrails.org/event/tart-trails-springwork-bee ----------------------

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: 11am-3pm, GT County Civic Center, TC. Learn about recycling, composting, water protection, earthfriendly gardening, energy conservation & more. There will be live music with Seth Bernard & Chris Good, Balance Bike library, helmet & bike fitting, butterfly exhibit, free paper shredding & much more.

SPRING JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETI-

TION: 1-5pm, The Village at GT Commons, Kirkbride Hall, TC. Teams of 2-4 people. thevillagetc.com/the-village-jigsaw-puzzlecompetition-2

EARTH WORK SPRING TOUR 2023

EARTH DAY CONCERT: 7-10pm, The Alluvion, TC. Musicians include Audra Kubat, Sari Brown, Dede Alder, Jordan Hamilton, Samantha Cooper, Ben Traverse, Sarah Cohen, Seth Bernard & many others. Tickets start at $30. thealluvion.org/events/thealluvion-presents-earthwork-spring-tour2023-earth-day-concert ----------------------

INTO THE WOODS PRESENTED BY TC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: 7pm, TC Central High School. The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with a fairytale about wishes, family, & the choices we make. The story follows a baker & his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; & Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. $20, $25. tcaps.booktix.com/ view/6/92517f00656e56c6

JOHN YOUNG MEMORIAL QUEER

PROM: 7pm, Grand Traverse Event Center, TC. Presented by Polestar LGBT+ Community Center & the LGBTeens Up North. The John Young Memorial Queer Prom is open to 14-18 year old LGBT+ teens & their allies & is a safe space to enjoy a prom experience where you can be YOU! Tickets, $25. tcpolestar.org/queer-prom ----------------------

“ELECTRA”: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Harvey Theatre. Join the Interlochen Arts Academy Theatre Division as they stage Emily Wilson’s gripping translation of this classic Greek tale. $22 adults; $17 children through college. interlochen.org/ events/electra-2023-04-21

GERSWHIN GALA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Celebrate the musical legacy of George & Ira Gershwin in a multidisciplinary showcase featuring works including Summertime, & Rhapsody in Blue. Pianist Kevin Cole joins this evening. Stay after the performance for a free reception with refreshments. $37. interlochen.org/events/gershwin-gala-2023-04-22-0

NMC JAZZ BANDS SPRING CONCERT: 7:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Featuring the NMC Jazz Lab Band & Jazz Big Band. Advance tickets: $12 adults; $7 seniors & students. At door: $15 adults; $10 seniors & students. NMC students get in FREE with their student ID. nmcmusicdepartment.simpletix.com

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

The annual celebration of Making and all things STEAM will be held outdoors at the GT County Civic Center, TC on Sat., April 29 from 10am-2pm. Head over to the amphitheater and pavilion area to connect with friends from the STEAM/Maker Alliance and other STEAM Making organizations in the region. Exhibitors include the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, MiSTEM Network, TC Cooperative Preschool, Inland Seas Education Association, Cherryland Ghostbusters, TADL – Sight & Sound and Tech Center, GT Conservation District, and many others. tadl.org/makerfest2023

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

TESLA: SOLD OUT: 8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Thanks to their die-hard, loyal fan base & their younger generation offspring, TESLA continues to tour to sold-out crowds around the world. They celebrate 30+ years of rock n’ roll. lrcr.com/ event-calendar/concerts/tesla

sunday

SUNDAY MORNING BIRD

WALKS: 7:30am. Meet at Grand Traverse Commons at the parking area just east of Silver Drive, TC. Enjoy this walk with Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club. This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills. You’ll focus on identification skills. Dress for weather & walking. Free. tadl.org/birdwalk ----------------------

THE CHERRY BOMBSPIEL: (See Sat., April 22, except today’s event starts at 9am.)

COMMUNITY VOICES: 10:30am, Elmwood Township Hall, TC. Ryan Hannon, community engagement officer for Goodwill of Northern MI will speak on how to engage people living street homelessness. Free. newwavesucc.org

CREATIVITY Q+A LIVE WITH ARTIST

ANGELA SAXON: 1pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Angela talks about her practice with

Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager. Saxon is a self-described mark maker. Her practice is about seeing more, getting beyond the surface of things, & depicting layers of time in her paintings, prints & drawings. Free. glenarborart.org/events/creativity-qalive-with-artist-angela-saxon

“ELECTRA”: (See Sat., April 22, except today’s time is 2pm.)

INTO THE WOODS PRESENTED BY TC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: (See Sat., April 22, except today’s time is 2pm.)

EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION CONCERT WITH JACK PINE: 3pm, Tandem Ciders, Suttons Bay. Celebrate Earth Week with friends & live music from Jack Pine. All ages welcome. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/ events/earth-week-celebration-concert-withjack-pine-at-tandem-ciders ----------------------

POETS NIGHT OUT 2023-LIVE POETRY READING EVENT: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Local poets will read their selected poems. The chapbook containing those selected poems will be available for purchase at the event. Free. tadl.org/event/poets-nightout-2023-live-poetry-reading-event

apr

monday

PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES IN ART: 9:3010:15am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Classroom, TC. Drop in for handson fun for preschoolers & their grown-ups. $5. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traverse-city/ preschool-adventures-art-april-24

KID’S CRAFT LAB: SPRING STICK MO-

BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER

BILE: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Choose your favorite stick & decorate it up big time for spring. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

FRIENDS AT THE CARNEGIE: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN: 7-8:30pm, Carnegie Building, Petoskey. In partnership with the League of Women Voters Northern Lower Michigan, join Petoskey obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Mary Ivey, Northwest Michigan Health Department nurse practitioner Jordan Wyeth, & Planned Parenthood’s Shelly Paulson for a health panel discussion about the organizations & resources available to women in northern Michigan. There will be time for discussion, questions, & answers with the panelists. Free. calendar.petoskeylibrary.org/default/ Detail/2023-04-24-1900-Friends-at-theCarnegie-Challenges-amp-Opportuniti

REFIT® TC: 7pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. A group fitness experience that rocks your body, heart, & soul with powerful moves & positive music, to inspire you from the inside out. Classes are held Mondays at 7pm & Thursdays at 9:30am. $1 suggested donation. facebook. com/profile.php?id=100090460000055

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tuesday

PEEPERS PROGRAM:

LIFECYCLES: 10-11am, Boardman River Nature Center, Natural Education Reserve, TC. Learn about the life cycles of some of the wildflowers & critters at the Natural Education Reserve. This is an adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old. Register. $5/child. natureiscalling.org/preschoolpeepers-program

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

REMOTE WORKERS MEETUP: 5pm, Big Buck Brewery, Gaylord. There will be brief introductions before social hour. Everyone will cover their own food/beverage bill. meetup.com/nmiremote ----------------------

17TH AIR SERVICE TASK FORCE AIRPORT AFTER HOURS: 5:30-7:30pm, Pellston Airport. Featuring hors d’oeuvres by Hoppies Landing & a cash bar. Enter to win a $500 gift card to Delta Airlines or a $100 or $50 Visa gift card. Multi-chamber networking event: St. Ignace, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Indian River, Petoskey & Harbor Springs. $10. ----------------------

“2040” FILM SCREENING IN MANISTEE: 7pm, Vogue Theatre, Manistee. Motivated by his 4-year-old daughter & concern for the planet she will inherit, Damon Gameau, Australian award-winning director embarks on a global journey to meet innovators & changemakers to discover what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we embraced the best solutions already available to us & shifted them rapidly into the mainstream. The film screening will be followed by discussion with local experts: Jamie Vaughan (Trout Unlimited), Nick Sanchez (Old-Growth Forest Network), Maddy Baroli (Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science), Bernie Ware (retired farmer), & Gene Lagerquist (Spirit of the Woods). Free. facebook.com/ events/255435556817948

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wednesday

READ TO SKYE, A CORGI: Interlochen Public Library. Read to Skye, a certified therapy reading dog. Drop in between 4-5:30pm. 231276-6767.

AUTHOR EVENT WITH JACOB WHEELER: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Jacob will talk about his newest book, “Angel of the Garbage Dump,” in person or join via Zoom. Free. tadl.org/angel

SCIENCE FRIDAY IN TRAVERSE CITY: 6:30pm, The State Theatre, TC. Join Science Friday’s Ira Flatow & Interlochen Public Radio (IPR) to explore science & conservation in the Great Lakes region. The evening program will feature scientists you’ve heard on Points North, video screenings, audience interaction & more. All ticket sales benefit IPR. $10/person. interlochenpublicradio. org/2023-03-02/sciencefriday

apr 27

thursday

FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER: 9am6pm, Cadillac Wexford Public Library, Cadillac. Books are $1-$2 each. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com/upcoming-programs

REFIT® TC: (See Mon., April 24)

COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. Join Heather Raue, CTAC School of Ballet’s artistic director, along with program instructors & alumni, in a conversation about CTAC’s School of Ballet programs. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/coffee10-ctac-school-ballet

KID’S CRAFT LAB: SPRING STICK MOBILE: (See Mon., April 24, except today’s times are 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm.)

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DES LINDEN: 5:30pm, Petoskey High School Auditorium. Charlevoix resident, Olympian & Boston Marathon winner Des Linden will sign her new book, “Choosing to Run.” Her book takes you through both her triumphs & greatest challenges of her career, including winning the 2018 Boston Marathon through freezing rain & gusting winds. She also motivates others to live their best lives by creating a supportive personal & professional team & more. Must RSVP: 231-347-1180. Free. mcleanandeakin.com/ event/des-linden-choosing-run ----------------------

SINGER-SONGWRITER SKYELEA MARTIN: 5:30pm, Kingsley Branch Library. Enjoy this high-caliber, multi-instrument local talent who offers a mix of acoustic original tunes & covers. Stories will be interspersed between songs. 231-263-5484. Free. tadl.org/event/ singer-songwriter-skyelea-martin-agnespicks-event

LOCAL POET GORDON HENRY: 6pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Member of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation of Minnesota & a professor of American Indian literature & creative writing at Michigan State University, Dr. Gordon Henry will present a poetry reading & writing workshop. His poetry has been featured in numerous anthologies, while his acclaimed novel “The Light People” was selected for the American Book Award. Space is limited. Register in advance: 231-326-5361.

ISEA: 6:30pm, Inland Seas Education Association, Suttons Bay. Learn about the environmental health of the Great Lakes in a presentation by the Inland Seas Education Association. Free. sbbdl.org

KELLER WILLIAMS W/ STEVE POLTZ: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Keller Williams invites you to “Shut the Folk Up and Listen”... again, as he teams up with folkie troubadour, Steve Poltz, for the third installment of this series. Enjoy song, story & laughter. Tickets start at $27. cityoperahouse.org/node/482

friday

FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER: (See Thurs., April 27, except today’s time is 9am-5pm.)

MORE TO EXPLORE: FUN WITH PLAY

DOUGH: 9:30am, noon & 2:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Kids explore the marvelous medium of play dough. greatlakeskids.org

A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC: Glen Arbor Arts Center, Main Gallery. Pianist Tyler Faruzzi brings his take on some pop standards with the GAAC’s SWIMMING exhibition as the backdrop. The one-hour casual concert begins at noon. Faruzzi is a senior at The Leelanau School who has focused on music. Free. glenarborart.org/events/a-littlelunch-music

LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY PARAFEST: The Terrace Inn, Bay View. Bumps in the Night Paranormal Research brings back Parafest! Celebrity guests, lectures, vendors, Mediums, Psychic readers, VIP dinner & more. One of N. Michigan’s most talked about paranormal conference. ltbparafest.com

OPENING RECEPTION: TRAVERSE CITY

SPRING EXHIBITS: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Celebrate the openings of three spring exhibitions: “Thursday Painting: Brenda J. Clark’s Group of Seven-ish,” “CTAC High School Portfolio,” & “Inside Crooked Tree - Faculty & Student.” Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/opening -reception-traversecity-spring-exhibits

EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB’S 14TH

ROTARY VARIETY SHOW: 7pm, East Jordan High School, Community Auditorium. Featuring the Rotary Chorus. Doors open at 6pm for pre-show entertainment featuring Bob Bryan & the Rotary Show Band. Tickets available at Charlevoix State Bank. $10 GA; $15 reserved. mynorthtickets.com

INTO THE WOODS PRESENTED BY TC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: (See Sat., April 22)

“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” BY DEBORAH BALEY BREVOORT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Phoenix Theatre. Presented by the Interlochen Arts Academy Theatre Division. In the aftermath of the attack on Pan Am flight 103, an American mother travels to Scotland to locate her son’s remains. Meanwhile, the women of the nearby town of Lockerbie, determined to return the victims’ clothes to their families, petition the U.S. government to release the personal items found in the wreckage. Free. interlochen.org/events/women-lockerbiedeborah-baley-brevoort-2023-04-28

COMEDY W/ BRYAN MCCREE: 7:459:15pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Seen on Mad TV, Comedy Central & most recently Comic’s Unleashed with Byron Allen, Bryan has a natural charm on stage, & his infectious giggle often incites laughter among the masses. $25-$30. mynorthtickets.com/ events/comedy-wkeith-bergman-4-28-2023 ----------------------

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS CONTEMPORARY DANCE CONCERT: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy an evening of contemporary dance & original music from students at Interlochen Arts Academy. $25, $20; students, $10. cityoperahouse. org/node/453

saturday

BOATER SAFETY CLASS: 9am-4pm, Interlochen Public Library. Topics covered include general boating & water safety, navigational rules, causes & prevention of crashes, operation & fueling techniques, environmental concerns, & reporting responsibility. Register. michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/ programs/9

EARTH & ARBOR DAY EVENT: 9am-2pm, Veterans Park, Boyne City.

ELK RAPIDS INDIGENOUS YOUTH & FRIENDS CRAFT SHOW: 10am-4pm, Elk Rapids Cherryland Middle School. Email Monica at mwillis@erschools.com for vendor application. Free.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF TAI CHI: 10am, Open Space Park, TC. Try Tai Chi! Free.

MAKERFEST 2023: 10am-2pm, GT County Civic Center, outdoors, TC. The annual celebration of Making & all things STEAM. Featuring the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, MiSTEM Network, TC Cooperative Preschool, Inland Seas Education Association, Cherryland Ghostbusters, TADL - Sight & Sound, TADL Tech Center, GT Conservation District, Dennos Museum Center, & many others. Free. tadl.org/makerfest2023

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MEET THE ALPACAS AT THE SPRING

OPEN FARM WEEKEND: 10am-4pm, Cotton Creek Farms, Thompsonville. This will be one of the last times to view the alpacas before they receive their spring haircuts. Visitors who are able to, are asked to bring a nonperishable food item or small cash donation for The Buckley Food Pantry. Free. cottoncreekfarms.com/ event/open-farm-weekend/2023-04-29

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TREETOPS SPRING ART, CRAFT, GIFTS & MORE!: 10am-5pm, Treetops Resort, Gaylord. Jewelry, woodworkers, fiber artists, Color Street, Beeswax products, dog treats, kettle corn, crochet critters, glass artists, basket makers & more. $5. eventbrite. com/e/treetops-spring-art-craft-gifts-andmore-show-tickets-603874844917

WOOD MEMORIAL TROUT RUN - 5K & 10K: 10am, 109 N. Birch St., Kalkaska. $35. runningintheusa.com/details/20043

FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER: (See Thurs., April 27, except today’s time is 11am1pm.)

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GRAND TRAVERSE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VS. DETROIT LIONS BASKETBALL GAME: 1pm, TC West High School. Lions will be signing autographs at halftime & there will be a free raffle for Lions gear. $20 single; $35 couple; $50 family. gtcdsa.publicsafetypsa.com

LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY PARAFEST: (See Fri., April 28)

STAR PARTY: 6-11pm, Dune Climb parking lot, Empire. The earlier portion of the event will have fun daytime activities & solar viewing for youth & families to enjoy, while the later portion will be primarily focused on dark sky viewing once the sun goes down. GTAS members will take a break from 8-9pm, & rangers will be on-site & available for the entire duration of the event. Free, but must have park entrance pass or annual pass. gtastro.org

“TERRA NOSTRA”: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. A celebration of the earth & the Great Lakes, featuring the GLCO chorus led by director André Strydom & the orchestra led by Maestro Libor Ondras. There is an optional pre-concert talk at 6pm by Libor Ondras, as well as a postconcert reception. $35-$65. glcorchestra.org

“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” BY DEBORAH BALEY BREVOORT: (See Fri., April 28, except today’s time is 2pm.)

INTO THE WOODS PRESENTED BY TC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: (See Sat., April 22, except today’s time is 2pm.)

FUNKY UNCLE

FUNKY FUN MONDAYS AT THE ALLUVION

JEFF HAAS TRIO

2023 MANITOU MUSIC SERIES - RAION TAIKO: 7pm, Glen Lake School Auditorium. Enjoy this Midwest Taiko arts ensemble’s “sound of thunder drummers,” embracing the rhythms of rain & energy of light to create a song on the soundscapes of Japanese Taiko Drumming. RSVP. Free. glenarborart. org/events/taiko-drumming ----------------------

WSG LAURIE SEARS ON SAXAPHONE & FLUTE

WATERCOLORIST LISA FLAHIVE

“THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION”: 5-8pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. A Soul Stirring Sound Experience. An immersion of voice, strings & sacred sounds. The museum will be transformed into an open candlelit sacred space. There will be music by local artists, including Seth Bernard; a sound charged exhibit: “Ahavani Mullen: Across Centuries and the Earth”; a narrative painting series that brings voice to stories that people of color, people with complex cultural identities, & immigrants shared about their daily experience in America - “Teresa Dunn Us.”; Vitality and Continuity Art in the Experiences of Anishnaabe, Inuit and Pueblo Women - “Lois Beardslee”; & more. $40. Purchase tickets at Karasi Fitness & Healing Arts, Oryana Community Co-op, or My North Tickets online.

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MIRIAM PICO

FAMILY CONCERT

EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB’S 14TH ROTARY VARIETY SHOW: 7pm, East Jordan High School, Community Auditorium. Featuring the Rotary Chorus. Doors open at 6pm for pre-show entertainment featuring Bob Bryan & the Rotary Show Band. Tickets available at Charlevoix State Bank. $10 GA; $15 reserved. mynorthtickets.com

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

THE ALLUVION GRAND OPENING hasn’t happened yet! We’re still in our PREVIEW SERIES as we build out the rest of the infrastructure and programming. Sign up for our email list on our website or find us at FACEBOOK.COM/THE.ALLUVION to keep up with the news.

BOYNE CITY MARKET AT THE PAVILION: Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm, Veterans Park Pavilion, Boyne City. Shop local produce, baked goods, artisan foods & crafts at this free indoor market.

MORE DETAILS AND TICKETS AT WWW.THEALLUVION.ORG

INTO THE WOODS PRESENTED BY TC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: (See Sat., April 22)

“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” BY DEBORAH BALEY BREVOORT: (See Fri., April 28)

COMEDY W/ BRYAN MCCREE: 7:30-9pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Seen on Mad TV, Comedy Central & most recently Comic’s Unleashed with Byron Allen, Bryan has a natural charm on stage, & his infectious giggle often incites laughter among the masses. $25-$30. mynorthtickets.com/ events/comedy-wkeith-bergman-4-28-2023

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BBQ & BREW

“GARDEN OF GLASS, THE ART OF CRAIG MITCHELL SMITH”: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. This exhibition combines larger-than-life floral forms with retrospective works & fresh new pieces made in Craig’s Charlevoix studio. Runs April 21 - May 20. An opening reception will be held on April 28 from 5-7pm, where Craig will discuss his work. Hours are 11am-4pm, Mon. through Fri., & 11am-3pm, Sat. charlevoixcircle.org

EACH ENTREE SERVED WITH A PINT OF NORTH PEAK BEER

Whiskey Chicken Wings

WHOLE WINGS, SWEET AND SPICY WHISKEY GLAZE 14

sunday BIRD WALKS: 7:30am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. With Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club. This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills. You’ll focus on identification skills. Dress for weather & walking. Meet at the north side of the library at the entrance of the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden. Reserve your backpack & begin or bring along on the walks. Free. tadl.org/event/bird-walk

Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwhich

NEW ARTWORK BY GEORGE KLEIBER: Ledbetter Gallery/Vada Color, TC. George is a prolific storyteller & poet & incorporates this into his artwork. George’s art celebrates nature, earth, & spirit. T85/=/=89=/*8/9*he Opening Reception will be held on Sat., April 22 from 3-7pm. The show will run from April 22 through May 31. Open Mon. through Fri., 9am-4pm. Closed Sat. & Sun. ledbettergallery.com

HAWAIIAN BUN, SMOKED CHEDDAR, FENNEL SLAW, MEMPHIS STYLE BBQ SAUCE, MAC SALAD 18

Korean BBQ Short Rib Tacos

“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 through April 29. higherartgallery.com

3 FLOUR TORTILLAS, SWEET CORN RELISH, PICKLED ONION, CORN CHIPS 17

Bone-in Pork Chop

MEET THE ALPACAS AT THE SPRING OPEN FARM WEEKEND: (See Sat., April 29)

BRAISED AND GRILLED, SMOKY MAPLE MUSTARD GLAZE, MAC SALAD, FRESH VEGETABLES 28

TREETOPS SPRING ART, CRAFT, GIFTS & MORE!: (See Sat., April 29)

ANNUAL REGIONAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: Runs through April 28 at Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. 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. Oliver Art Center is open Mon. through Sat., 10am-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

Huli Huli Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

ELITE WEDDING EXPO: 12-3:30pm, Park Place Hotel & Conference Center, TC. A vast collection of wedding planning professionals featuring everything from cakes to favors to photographers & DJs. $15 advance; $20 at door. eliteweddingexpo.com

SWEET SOY GINGER BBQ, MAC SALAD, FRESH VEGETABLES 23

400 W FRONT STREET, TRAVERSE CITY MICHIGAN

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

ISEA: 6:30pm, Inland Seas Education Association, Suttons Bay. Learn about the environmental health of the Great Lakes in a presentation by the Inland Seas Education Association. Free. sbbdl.org

KELLER WILLIAMS W/ STEVE POLTZ: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Keller Williams invites you to “Shut the Folk Up and Listen”... again, as he teams up with folkie troubadour, Steve Poltz, for the third installment of this series. Enjoy song, story & laughter. Tickets start at $27. cityoperahouse.org/node/482

friday

FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER: (See Thurs., April 27, except today’s time is 9am-5pm.)

MORE TO EXPLORE: FUN WITH PLAY

DOUGH: 9:30am, noon & 2:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Kids explore the marvelous medium of play dough. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------

A LITTLE LUNCH MUSIC: Glen Arbor Arts Center, Main Gallery. Pianist Tyler Faruzzi brings his take on some pop standards with the GAAC’s SWIMMING exhibition as the backdrop. The one-hour casual concert begins at noon. Faruzzi is a senior at The Leelanau School who has focused on music. Free. glenarborart.org/events/a-littlelunch-music

LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY PARAFEST: The Terrace Inn, Bay View. Bumps in the Night Paranormal Research brings back Parafest! Celebrity guests, lectures, vendors, Mediums, Psychic readers, VIP dinner & more. One of N. Michigan’s most talked about paranormal conference. ltbparafest.com

OPENING RECEPTION: TRAVERSE CITY

SPRING EXHIBITS: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Celebrate the openings of three spring exhibitions: “Thursday Painting: Brenda J. Clark’s Group of Seven-ish,” “CTAC High School Portfolio,” & “Inside Crooked Tree - Faculty & Student.” Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/opening -reception-traversecity-spring-exhibits

EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB’S 14TH

ROTARY VARIETY SHOW: 7pm, East Jordan High School, Community Auditorium. Featuring the Rotary Chorus. Doors open at 6pm for pre-show entertainment featuring Bob Bryan & the Rotary Show Band. Tickets available at Charlevoix State Bank. $10 GA; $15 reserved. mynorthtickets.com

INTO THE WOODS PRESENTED BY TC

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: (See Sat., April 22)

“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” BY DEBORAH BALEY BREVOORT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Phoenix Theatre. Presented by the Interlochen Arts Academy Theatre Division. In the aftermath of the attack on Pan Am flight 103, an American mother travels to Scotland to locate her son’s remains. Meanwhile, the women of the nearby town of Lockerbie, determined to return the victims’ clothes to their families, petition the U.S. government to release the personal items found in the wreckage. Free. interlochen.org/events/women-lockerbiedeborah-baley-brevoort-2023-04-28

COMEDY W/ BRYAN MCCREE: 7:459:15pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Seen on Mad TV, Comedy Central & most recently Comic’s Unleashed with Byron Allen, Bryan has a natural charm on stage, & his infectious giggle often incites laughter among the masses. $25-$30. mynorthtickets.com/ events/comedy-wkeith-bergman-4-28-2023

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

CONTEMPORARY DANCE CONCERT: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy an evening of contemporary dance & original music from students at Interlochen Arts Academy. $25, $20; students, $10. cityoperahouse. org/node/453

saturday

BOATER SAFETY CLASS: 9am-4pm, Interlochen Public Library. Topics covered include general boating & water safety, navigational rules, causes & prevention of crashes, operation & fueling techniques, environmental concerns, & reporting responsibility. Register. michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/ programs/9 ----------------------

EARTH & ARBOR DAY EVENT: 9am-2pm, Veterans Park, Boyne City.

ELK RAPIDS INDIGENOUS YOUTH & FRIENDS CRAFT SHOW: 10am-4pm, Elk Rapids Cherryland Middle School. Email Monica at mwillis@erschools.com for vendor application. Free.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF TAI CHI: 10am, Open Space Park, TC. Try Tai Chi! Free.

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MAKERFEST 2023: 10am-2pm, GT County Civic Center, outdoors, TC. The annual celebration of Making & all things STEAM. Featuring the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, MiSTEM Network, TC Cooperative Preschool, Inland Seas Education Association, Cherryland Ghostbusters, TADL - Sight & Sound, TADL Tech Center, GT Conservation District, Dennos Museum Center, & many others. Free. tadl.org/makerfest2023

MEET THE ALPACAS AT THE SPRING OPEN FARM WEEKEND: 10am-4pm, Cotton Creek Farms, Thompsonville. This will be one of the last times to view the alpacas before they receive their spring haircuts. Visitors who are able to, are asked to bring a nonperishable food item or small cash donation for The Buckley Food Pantry. Free. cottoncreekfarms.com/ event/open-farm-weekend/2023-04-29

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TREETOPS SPRING ART, CRAFT, GIFTS & MORE!: 10am-5pm, Treetops Resort, Gaylord. Jewelry, woodworkers, fiber artists, Color Street, Beeswax products, dog treats, kettle corn, crochet critters, glass artists, basket makers & more. $5. eventbrite. com/e/treetops-spring-art-craft-gifts-andmore-show-tickets-603874844917

WOOD MEMORIAL TROUT RUN - 5K & 10K: 10am, 109 N. Birch St., Kalkaska. $35. runningintheusa.com/details/20043

FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER: (See Thurs., April 27, except today’s time is 11am1pm.)

GRAND TRAVERSE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VS. DETROIT LIONS BASKETBALL GAME: 1pm, TC West High School. Lions will be signing autographs at halftime & there will be a free raffle for Lions gear. $20 single; $35 couple; $50 family. gtcdsa.publicsafetypsa.com

LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY PARAFEST: (See Fri., April 28)

STAR PARTY: 6-11pm, Dune Climb parking lot, Empire. The earlier portion of the event will have fun daytime activities & solar viewing for youth & families to enjoy, while the later portion will be primarily focused on dark sky viewing once the sun goes down. GTAS members will take a break from 8-9pm, & rangers will be on-site & available for the entire duration of the event. Free, but must have park entrance pass or annual pass. gtastro.org ----------------------

“TERRA NOSTRA”: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. A celebration of the earth & the Great Lakes, featuring the GLCO chorus led by director André Strydom & the orchestra led by Maestro Libor Ondras. There is an optional pre-concert talk at 6pm by Libor Ondras, as well as a postconcert reception. $35-$65. glcorchestra.org

2023 MANITOU MUSIC SERIES - RAION

TAIKO: 7pm, Glen Lake School Auditorium. Enjoy this Midwest Taiko arts ensemble’s “sound of thunder drummers,” embracing the rhythms of rain & energy of light to create a song on the soundscapes of Japanese Taiko Drumming. RSVP. Free. glenarborart. org/events/taiko-drumming

EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB’S 14TH ROTARY VARIETY SHOW: 7pm, East Jordan High School, Community Auditorium. Featuring the Rotary Chorus. Doors open at 6pm for pre-show entertainment featuring Bob Bryan & the Rotary Show Band. Tickets available at Charlevoix State Bank. $10 GA; $15 reserved. mynorthtickets.com ----------------------

INTO THE WOODS PRESENTED BY TC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: (See Sat., April 22)

“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” BY DEBORAH BALEY BREVOORT: (See Fri., April 28)

COMEDY W/ BRYAN MCCREE: 7:30-9pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Seen on Mad TV, Comedy Central & most recently Comic’s Unleashed with Byron Allen, Bryan has a natural charm on stage, & his infectious giggle often incites laughter among the masses. $25-$30. mynorthtickets.com/ events/comedy-wkeith-bergman-4-28-2023

sunday

BIRD WALKS: 7:30am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. With Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club. This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills. You’ll focus on identification skills. Dress for weather & walking. Meet at the north side of the library at the entrance of the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden. Reserve your backpack & begin or bring along on the walks. Free. tadl.org/event/bird-walk

MEET THE ALPACAS AT THE SPRING OPEN FARM WEEKEND: (See Sat., April 29)

TREETOPS SPRING ART, CRAFT, GIFTS & MORE!: (See Sat., April 29)

ELITE WEDDING EXPO: 12-3:30pm, Park Place Hotel & Conference Center, TC. A vast collection of wedding planning professionals featuring everything from cakes to favors to photographers & DJs. $15 advance; $20 at door. eliteweddingexpo.com

“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” BY DEBORAH BALEY BREVOORT: (See Fri., April 28, except today’s time is 2pm.)

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INTO THE WOODS PRESENTED BY TC

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: (See Sat., April 22, except today’s time is 2pm.)

“THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION”: 5-8pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. A Soul Stirring Sound Experience. An immersion of voice, strings & sacred sounds. The museum will be transformed into an open candlelit sacred space. There will be music by local artists, including Seth Bernard; a sound charged exhibit: “Ahavani Mullen: Across Centuries and the Earth”; a narrative painting series that brings voice to stories that people of color, people with complex cultural identities, & immigrants shared about their daily experience in America - “Teresa Dunn Us.”; Vitality and Continuity Art in the Experiences of Anishnaabe, Inuit and Pueblo Women - “Lois Beardslee”; & more. $40. Purchase tickets at Karasi Fitness & Healing Arts, Oryana Community Co-op, or My North Tickets online.

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

BOYNE CITY MARKET AT THE PAVILION: Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm, Veterans Park Pavilion, Boyne City. Shop local produce, baked goods, artisan foods & crafts at this free indoor market.

art

“GARDEN OF GLASS, THE ART OF CRAIG MITCHELL SMITH”: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. This exhibition combines larger-than-life floral forms with retrospective works & fresh new pieces made in Craig’s Charlevoix studio. Runs April 21 - May 20. An opening reception will be held on April 28 from 5-7pm, where Craig will discuss his work. Hours are 11am-4pm, Mon. through Fri., & 11am-3pm, Sat. charlevoixcircle.org

NEW ARTWORK BY GEORGE KLEIBER: Ledbetter Gallery/Vada Color, TC. George is a prolific storyteller & poet & incorporates this into his artwork. George’s art celebrates nature, earth, & spirit. T85/=/=89=/*8/9*he Opening Reception will be held on Sat., April 22 from 3-7pm. The show will run from April 22 through May 31. Open Mon. through Fri., 9am-4pm. Closed Sat. & Sun. ledbettergallery.com

“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 through April 29. higherartgallery.com

ANNUAL REGIONAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: Runs through April 28 at Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. 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. Oliver Art Center is open Mon. through Sat., 10am-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

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

ARTISTS 2 WATCH: April exhibition at City Opera House, TC that highlights seven rising visual artists in the community: Morgan Arrowood, Liam Berigan, Parker Greilick, Jessica Harrigan, Logan Hudson, Jillian Mateus, & Dakini Rhinelander. Artwork will showcase a variety of different styles & mediums by these artists under the age of 30. Art is hung throughout the building & can be viewed during regular box office hours, & by patrons attending events. cityoperahouse.org

COLLABORATIONS TAKE 2: Runs through April 29 at Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. Featuring art by Barbara Bushey & Dawn Swaim. 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. Runs through April 28. 231-3314318.

“SWIMMING”: Glen Arbor Arts Center. Featuring exhibitors Margo Burian, Barbara Bushey, Nancy Crisp, Royce Deans, Sheila Stafford, Melonie Steffes, Kimberly Stoney, Michelle Tock York, & many others. Runs through June 1. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-swimming

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOS-

KEY:

- 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

- YOUTH ART SHOW 2023 - PETOSKEY: Work by students working throughout CharEm ISD fill the galleries in this annual showcase. Runs through May 4. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/youth-art-show2023-petoskey-opens-march-18

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:

- INSIDE CROOKED TREE: FACULTY & STAFF EXHIBITION: Held in Carnegie West Gallery from April 28 - June 3. Those who teach & those who work at Crooked Tree Arts Center Traverse City share artwork they created in this exhibit. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/inside-crooked-tree-faculty-staff-exhibition-opens-april-28

- THIS IS 6:47: Held in Carnegie East Gallery, April 28 - June 3. Featuring artwork from the latest Crooked Tree Arts Center High School Portfolio Students. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/647-featuring-ctachigh-school-portfolio-students

- THURSDAY PAINTING: BRENDA J.

CLARK’S GROUP OF SEVEN-ISH: Held in Cornwell Gallery, April 28 - June 3. See the work of seven (or more) artists who meet online every Thurs. for two hours to explore a problem-solving agenda put forth by artist Brenda J. Clark. Throughout the session, participants share their artwork, seek inspiration, & encourage one another in creativity under the guidance of Clark. See some of these paintings created by this group. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ thursday-painting-brenda-j-clarks-group-seven-ish-opens-april-28

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - “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 identi-

ties, & immigrants shared with her about their daily experience in America. Runs through May 28. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am4pm.

- “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

Deadline for Dates information is Tuesday for the following week.

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

ENCORE 201, TC

4/21-22 -- DJ Ricky T, 9

4/28 -- Scarkazm, 8-10; The Smash, 10

4/29 -- Drew Hale Band, 8; DJ Ricky T, 10

KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC

Thu -- Ladies Night with DJ Leo, 9:30

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC

4/28 -- Reese Keelor, 5-7

BARREL ROOM:

4/22 -- Jazz Cabbage, 6

4/24 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9

LIL BO, TC

Tues. – Trivia, 8-10

Weds. – Aldrich, 9

Sun. – Karaoke, 8

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, TC

7-10:

4/25 -- JEM Trio

4/28-29 -- Clint Weaner

MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC

6-9:

4/28 -- Loren & Shelby

4/29 -- Rebekah Jon

ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY, TC

4/28 -- Levi Britton, 5-8

SORELLINA'S, TC

SLATE RESTAURANT:

Thurs. -- Tom Kaufmann on Piano,

5-8

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

TC WHISKEY CO.

4/26 -- Sam & Bill, 6-8

THE ALLUVION, TC

4/22 -- Earth Work Spring Tour

2023 Earth Day Concert, 7-10

4/24 -- Funky Uncle, 6

4/27 -- Jeff Haas Trio & Friends, 6

THE PARLOR, TC

8-11:

4/22 -- Blake Elliott

4/28 -- Rolling Dirty

4/29 -- Rhett & John

Antrim & Charlevoix

BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM

Thu -- Sean Bielby & Adam Engelman, 6-9

ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS

4/22 -- Winter Music Series, 7-10

4/29 -- Blair Miller, 8-9

FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE

4/22 -- Brett Mitchell, 6:30-9:30

ALPINE TAVERN & EATERY, GAYLORD

6:

4/28 -- Nick Vasquez, 6:30-9:30

4/29 -- The Pistil Whips, 6-9

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BELLAIRE

4/27 -- Clint Weaner, 7-10

MUSKRAT DISTILLING, BOYNE CITY

4/22 -- Jelly Roll Blues Band, 8-11

THE PUB, TC

8-11:

4/22 -- Levi Britton

4/28 -- The Fridays

4/29 -- Slim Pickins

THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC

4/22 -- Jakey T, 8

4/25 -- Open Mic & Musical Talent Showcase, 7

4/26 -- Jazz Show & Jam, 6

4/28 -- Brett Mitchell, 8

4/29 -- Lavender Lions, 8

4/30 -- The Comedy Workshop, 7

TRAVERSE CITY COMEDY CLUB, TC

4/28 -- Comedy w/ Bryan McCree, 7:45-9:15

4/29 -- Comedy w/ Bryan McCree, 7:30-9

UNION STREET STATION, TC

4/22 -- Sprout and the Orange, 10

4/23 & 4/30 -- Open Mic, 4-7

4/25 -- Open Mic Comedy, 8-9:30; then Karaoke

4/26 -- DJ 1 Wave, 10

4/27 -- Parker Marshall, 10

4/29 -- 1000 Watt Trio, 10

Leelanau & Benzie

BEL LAGO VINEYARD & WINERY, CEDAR

4/28 -- Live Music, 5-7

BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, LAKE LEELANAU

4/28 -- Bryan Poirier, 6 CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY

2:30-4:30:

4/23 -- Jabo Bihlman

4/29 -- Blake Elliott

DICK'S POUR HOUSE, LAKE LEELANAU

Sat. -- Karaoke, 10-1

FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR

Thurs. -- Live Music, 4-6:30

IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE

4/22 – Lynn Callihan, 5-7

LAKE ANN BREWING CO.

4/22 -- Runaway Mule, 6:30-9:30

Thu -- Trivia Night w/ Host Tom Kaspar, 7-9

4/28 -- Mike Moran, 6:30-9:30

4/29 -- The Dune Brothers, 6:309:30

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH

4/22 -- Wink, 5-8

4/26 -- Comedy Hive Open Mic, 7-8:30

Emmet & Cheboygan

SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE

4/22 -- Randy Reszka, 8-10:30

4/29 -- 19th Anni Celebration w/ Brett Mitchell, Delilah Dewylde, Breach the Sun, Jesse Ray, M-22 & more, 11-11

Otsego, Crawford & Central

BENNETHUM'S NORTHERN INN, GAYLORD

4/25 -- Nelson Olstrom, 5

BEARDS BREWERY, ROOT CELLAR, PETOSKEY

4/30 -- Charlie Millard, 5

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY

4/22 & 4/29 -- Chris Calleja, 2-6

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY

4/28 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BAY HARBOR

7-10: 4/22 -- Jessica Dominic

4/29 -- Brett Mitchell

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY VICTORIES, 9: Sat. -- Live DJ

4/28 -- TC Knuckleheads

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN

4/22 -- Listening Room Show

w/ Will Prentice, 4:30-6; Nathan Towne, 7-10

4/27 -- Open Mic, 6-8

4/28 -- Sam Schneider & Justus Anderson, 8-11

4/27 -- Open Mic Night w/ Jeff Louwsma, 5:30-8:30

4/28 -- Monte Klein, 5-8

4/29 -- Kyle Brown, 5-8

SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY

4/28 -- Friday Night LIVE with Luke Woltanski, 5:30-8:30

TANDEM CIDERS, SUTTONS BAY

4/23 -- Earth Week Celebration Concert w/ Jack Pine, 3

UPRIVER SLICE OF MUSIC, BENZONIA

4/26 -- Benzie High School Jazz Band, 5:30-6; Andy Lynn, 6-8

4/29 -- Cellar Door, 8-11

THE DIXIE SALOON, MACKINAW CITY

4/28-29 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 8-11

THE NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY

7-10:

4/22 – Adam Hoppe

4/28 -- Delilah DeWylde

4/29 -- Holly Keller

MANISTEE, WEXFORD & MISSAUKEE

4/22 -- Lou Thumser

4/28 -- Nelson Olstrom

4/29 -- Mike Ridley

DRINK SPECIALS (3-6 Monday-Friday): $2 well drinks, $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $5 Hornitos margarita

SUNDAY - $6 Ketel One Bloody Mary & $4 Mimosas

DAILY FOOD SPECIALS (3-6pm): Mon- $1 chips and salsa

Tues- $1 enchiladas Thurs - $5 fried veggies

Fri - $5 hot pretzels w/ beer cheese

LITTLE

4/22 – Tesla, 8-10:30: SOLD OUT

4/29 -- Messin' Around Band, 9

WILLOW MARKET & MEATS, CADILLAC

4/22 – Once Upon a Bisson, 7

RIVER CASINO RESORT, MANISTEE

APR 24- APR 30

BY ROB BREZSNY

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): After the fall of the Roman Empire, political cohesion in its old territories was scarce for hundreds of years. Then a leader named Charlemagne (747–814) came along and united much of what we now call Western Europe. He was unusual in many respects. For example, he sought to master the arts of reading and writing. Most other rulers of his time regarded those as paltry skills that were beneath their dignity. I mention this fact, Taurus, because I suspect it’s a propitious time to consider learning things you have previously regarded as unnecessary or irrelevant or outside your purview. What might these abilities be?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ): "Dear Sunny Bright Cheery Upbeat Astrologer: You give us too many sunny, bright, cheery, upbeat predictions. They lift my mood when I first read them, but later I'm like, "What the hell?" Because yeah, they come true, but they usually cause some complications I didn't foresee. Maybe you should try offering predictions that bum me out, since then I won't have to deal with making such big adjustments. — Virgo Who is Weary of Rosy Hopeful Chirpy Horoscopes." Dear Virgo: You have alluded to a key truth about reality: Good changes often require as much modification and adaptation as challenging changes. Another truth: One of my specialties is helping my readers manage those good changes. And by the way: I predict the next two weeks will deliver a wealth of interesting and buoyant changes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Poet Pablo Neruda wrote, "Let us look for secret things somewhere in the world on the blue shores of silence." That might serve as a good motto for you in the coming weeks. By my astrological reckoning, you'll be wise to go in quest for what's secret, concealed, and buried. You will generate fortuitous karma by smoking out hidden agendas and investigating the rest of the story beneath the apparent story. Be politely pushy, Libra. Charmingly but aggressively find the missing information and the shrouded rationales. Dig as deep as you need to go to explore the truth's roots.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): We've all done things that make perfect sense to us, though they might look nonsensical or inexplicable to an outside observer. Keep this fact in your awareness during the next two weeks, Scorpio. Just as you wouldn't want to be judged by uninformed people who don’t know the context of your actions, you should extend this same courtesy to others, especially now. At least some of what may appear nonsensical or inexplicable will be serving a valuable purpose. Be slow to judge. Be inclined to offer the benefit of the doubt.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I completely understand if you feel some outrage about the lack of passion and excellence you see in the world around you. You have a right to be impatient with the laziness and carelessness of others. But I hope you will find ways to express your disapproval constructively. The best approach will be to keep criticism to a minimum and instead focus on generating improvements. For the sake of your mental health, I suggest you transmute your anger into creativity. You now have an enhanced power to reshape the environments and situations you are part of so they work better for everyone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the 17th century, renowned Capricorn church leader James Ussher announced he had discovered when the world had been created. It was at 6 pm on October 22 in the year 4004 BCE. From this spectacularly wrong extrapolation, we might conclude that not all Capricorns are paragons of logic and sound analysis 100 percent of the time. say we regard this as a liberating thought for you in the coming weeks. According to my analysis, it will be a favorable time to indulge in wild dreams, outlandish fantasies, and imaginative speculations. Have fun, dear Capricorn, as you wander out in the places that singer Tom Petty referred to as "The Great Wide Open."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): We often evaluate prospects quantitatively: how big a portion do we get, how much does something cost, how many social media friends can we add? Quantity does matter in some cases, but on other occasions may be trumped by quality. A

few close, trustworthy friends may matter more than hundreds of Instagram friends we barely know. A potential house may be spacious and affordable, but be in a location we wouldn’t enjoy living in. Your project in the coming weeks, Aquarius, is to examine areas of your life that you evaluate quantitatively and determine whether there are qualitative aspects neglected in your calculations.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): "Dear Dr. Astrology: Help! want to know which way to go. Should I do the good thing or the right thing? Should be kind and sympathetic at the risk of ignoring my selfish needs? Or should be a pushy stickler for what's fair and true, even if I look like a preachy grouch? Why is it so arduous to have integrity? —Pinched Pisces." Dear Pisces: Can you figure out how to be half-good and half-right? Halfself-interested and half-generous? I suspect that will generate the most gracious, constructive results.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to a study by Newsweek magazine, 58 percent of us yearn to experience spiritual growth; 33 percent report having had a mystical or spiritual experience; 20 percent of us say we have had a revelation from God in the last year; and 13 percent have been in the presence of an angel. Given the astrological omens currently in play for you Aries, suspect you will exceed all those percentages in the coming weeks. I hope you will make excellent use of your sacred encounters. What two areas of your life could most benefit from a dose of divine assistance or intervention? There’s never been a better time than now to seek a Deus ex machina. (More info: https:// tinyurl.com/GodIntercession)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I'm turning this horoscope over to Nigerian poet Ijeoma Umebinyuo. She has three messages that are just what you need to hear right now. 1.

"Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling but start. Start and don't stop. Start where you are, with what you have." 2.

"You must let the pain visit. You must allow it to teach you. But you must not allow it to overstay."

3. "Write a poem for your 14-year-old self. Forgive her. Heal her. Free her."

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Historical records tell us that Chinese Emperor Hungwu (1328–1398) periodically dealt with overwhelming amounts of decision-making. During one tenday phase of his reign, for example, he was called on to approve 1,660 documents concerning 3,391 separate issues. Based on my interpretation of the planetary omens, I suspect you may soon be called on to deal with a similar outpouring. This might tempt you toward overstressed reactions like irritation and self-medication. But I hope you’ll strive to handle it all with dignity and grace. In fact, that’s what I predict you will do. In my estimation, you will be able to summon the extra poise and patience to manage the intensity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is it even possible for us humans to live without fear—if even for short grace periods? Could you or I or anyone else somehow manage to celebrate, say, 72 hours of freedom from all worries and anxieties and trepidations? suspect the answer is no. We may aspire to declare our independence from dread, but 200,000 years of evolution ensures that our brains are hard-wired to be everalert for danger. Having provided that perspective, however, I will speculate that if anyone could approach a state of utter dauntlessness, it will be you Leos in the next three weeks. This may be as close as you will ever come to an extended phase of bold, plucky audacity.

NORTHERN EXPRESS

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