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Introducing the official Traverse City Horse Shows Visitors Guide
Connect with participants at one of the premier equestrian events in North America
15,000 of the most affluent visitors from 46 states and 29 countries
• 5,000 copies handed to every participant in their registration packet, and on-site during all 12 weeks of competition
• 5,000 copies inserted into June 26 issue of Northern Express
• All full-page advertisers receive two tickets to Traverse City Horse Shows
Traverse City Horse Shows Is A Stunner
• World-class equestrian competition
June 7-September 17
• $7 million in prize money for world-class hunters, jumpers, and Olympic athletes
• The average visiting party is 8.9 members, spending $6,577 per day including housing, shopping, dining and more
• 34% have an annual household income of $500,000+
• $128 million in direct, non-horse related economic impact on the region via shopping, dining, supporting local businesses
The Visitors Guide Is Your Access
• Glossy-cover guide on-site for all 12 weeks; 10,000 copies printed and distributed
• Content includes profiles of key competitors, map of the facility, introduction to equestrian sport, and more
• Half page: $550
• Full page: $900 includes two tickets
• Inside front/back cover page: $1,500 includes two tickets
• Back cover showcase: $2,500 includes two VIP passes
• Average stay in the area of 33 days per visiting party saturday
COFFEE WITH COPNOBO STYLE!: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, Atrium, TC. Chat & have a cuppa with the new North Boardman Team - TCPD Officer Justin Nowland & Social Worker Jennifer Campbell. Coffee courtesy of Cuppa Joe TC. Free. tadl.org/events
DOWNTOWN BUNNY HOP SCAVENGER
HUNT & STORY TIME: 10am-noon, Downtown TC businesses & Horizon Books, TC. Kids will be provided a card full of fun items to find around participating businesses downtown. Each business will be provided with stickers to give to kids who find an item on their list. Once completed, kids can turn the card in at the front of Horizon Books for a chance to win the “Downtown Easter Basket” with Downtown TC business goodies. There will also be story time at Horizon Books with the mayor from 12-1pm. Free.
EAST JORDAN LIONS CLUB EASTER
FUN & GAMES: 10am, East Jordan Elementary gym. Games, candy & prizes. Only school age children 5-12 can receive prizes. Children under 5 can still participate in games & receive candy. The Easter Bunny will be there too. ----------------------
FRANKFORT EASTER EGG HUNT: 10am, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Hunt for over 3,000 eggs. Free. ----------------------
FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART: 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Stop by for an art activity for all ages. crookedtree.org/class/ ctac-traverse-city/free-drop-family-art-april
JOURNALISTS SPEAK: WHY LOCAL MEDIA MATTERS: Meet the People Behind the Stories. Featuring David Zeman, Pulitzer Prize winning editor from Bridge magazine; Victoria Alfonseca, editor of GTB News; Jillian Manning, editor of the Northern Express; John Elchert, publisher of the Leelanau Enterprise; Mardi Link, a reporter for the Traverse City Record Eagle; & Jacob Wheeler, editor of the Glen Arbor Sun. Ed Ronco, news director at Interlochen Public Radio, will moderate. Held via Zoom at 10am. Register: us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_XesWkDOwQyOo4TuBpLOZEQ Free. leelanauindivisible.org
NORTE USED BIKE & BIKE STUFF SALE: 10am-2pm, Norte Clubhouse, south side of GT County Civic Center, TC. Sell your bike on consignment by bringing it in before the yard sale starts. 30% of the sale goes to support Norte Wheelhouse & Community Bike Shop. There are more than 30 used bikes for sale, primarily adult bikes, but also a few bikes for children. There will also be a section for free bikes with a wide variety. norteyouthcycling.org/calendar/norte-used-bike-and-bike-stuff-sale?mc_ cid=be705bc53d&mc_eid=df24b9efb4
SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE THEATRE: 10am, The State Theatre, TC. “Hop.” Free. See website for full schedule. stateandbijou.org
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SPECIAL STORYTIME & SMART MONEY
GAMES: 10:30am, Interlochen Public Library. Presented in partnership with Michigan Financial Wellness Network’s Smart Money MI Kids Read program & TBA Credit Union. Geared toward kids 4-10 years old; siblings welcome. 231-276-6767.
CEDAR EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: 11am, Cedar Softball Fields, behind Fire Station. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt & meet the Easter Bunny. Free.
FAIRGROUNDS EGG SCRAMBLE: 11am1pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey.
HARBOR SPRINGS EASTER EGG HUNT: Harbor Springs. The hunt starts when the police siren goes off at 11am sharp. Main Street will be closed like the Farmers Market for this event between State & Traverse.
SKY WATCHING WITH MACKINAW STRAITS RAPTOR WATCH: 11am-1pm, Mackinaw City. At the peak of migration, join birders from the Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch for a chance to see & identify raptors & more. Dress warm & bring your own binoculars & chair. Meet at the corner of Pond & Askin streets at the south end of Mackinaw City. Pre-registration required. Free. landtrust.org/events
SPECIAL STORYTIME EVENT: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, Youth Services, TC. Families are invited to join quilter & author Nancy Bordine for the release of her new book, “What Do You See? Developing New Perspectives with Quilt Patterns.” Free. tadl.org/events
THE SALVATION ARMY EASTER EGGSPERIENCE EGG HUNT & FAMILY FUN EVENT: 11am-1pm, The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St., TC. Featuring crafts, egg hunts (egg hunts happening every 30 minutes), a family photo booth, an ice cream truck, bounce houses, food, fellowship, & more. Free. centralusa. salvationarmy.org/traversecity/events/thesalvation-army-easter-eggsperience
WALK AND TALK THROUGH SWIMMING,
A FERAL HOUSEWIFE: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Glen Arbor Arts Center Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal leads a conversational walking tour of the SWIMMING & A Feral Housewife exhibits. Bearup-Neal talks about how the exhibiting artists interpreted the SWIMMING exhibition’s theme, both literally & symbolically; tools & materials used; as well as other insights into their creative process. A Feral Housewife is a selection of collages by Leelanau County artist Mary Beth Acosta. Acosta uses vintage images to build her smart, funny stories about big-finned cars, labor-saving devices, & the mid-century womanhood. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all
EASTER EGG HUNT: Noon, Johannesburg Christian Church, Johannesburg. Four different age group categories for ages 1-14.
ELK RAPIDS DECORATED EASTER EGG CONTEST: Downtown Elk Rapids. Hop down to Elk Rapids from 12-4 pm. Bring your completed, decorated egg & submit it for judging. Enter your egg into drawings for chamber bucks & get a coupon/discount sheet for shops all through town. The Easter Bunny will be downtown, by the clock, from 1-2pm for pictures. For more info, visit Facebook page. Free. facebook.com/downtownelkrapids
CRYSTAL RIVER OUTFITTERS RECREATIONAL DISTRICT’S 2ND ANNUAL DISTRICT WIDE EASTER EGG HUNT: M22 Glen Arbor, 6298 W Western Ave., Glen Arbor. 1pm: Face painting & crafts. 3pm: Easter Egg Hunt. Meet the Easter Bunny. crystalriveroutfitters.com
SATURDAYS AT THE LAKESHORE: 1pm, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center, Empire. Discover new areas of the National Lakeshore by joining park rangers on a guided hike to some of their favorite places. Meet at the Visitor Center for an intro, & then car caravan a short distance to begin the hike. Dress for the weather for this 1.5-2 hr. hike. The distance will be about
2.5 miles on mostly flat trails. Free, but must have a park entrance pass or annual pass. For questions, call 231-326-4700, ext. 5010.
CHARLEVOIX EASTER EGG HUNT: 2pm, East Park, Downtown Charlevoix. Come downtown early to do an Easter-themed scavenger hunt. Pick up scavenger hunt sheets at the Chamber office.
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MADE IN MICHIGAN FUNDRAISER: 7-9:30pm, Cadillac Elks Lodge. Benefits Gopherwood Concerts. Live music by various musicians. $10-$20. mynorthtickets.com/ events/made-in-michigan-fundraiser-4-8-2023
COMEDY W/ BOB ZANY: 7:30-8:45pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Bob has appeared on over a thousand national TV shows. He can currently be seen on Showtime in Billy Gardell’s Road Dogs. His film credits include Joe Dirt with David Spade & Stephen Soderberg’s The Informant playing Matt Damon’s attorney. $30-$35. mynorthtickets.com/events/ comedy-wbob-zany-4-7-2023
Monday
PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES IN ART: 9:3010:15am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Young artists can engage in themed activities while exploring various art methods. A short story will also be read. Early registration encouraged. $5. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traverse-city/preschool-adventures-art-april-10
KID’S CRAFT LAB: SAND PAINTING: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org
MINDFULNESS 101: 1pm, Leland Township Library, Leland. Amy White will lead an introductory hour exploring the basics of the mind-body connection as it relates to our physical, mental & emotional health. The science of how meditation or other mindfulness practices “work” in the body will be analyzed. Free. lelandlibrary.org/programs-events
HEALTH & WELLNESS: BE HEALTHY, BE ACTIVE COMMUNITY COOKING WORKSHOP: 3:30-5pm, Interlochen Public Library. With Chef Susanne. You will be shown a few techniques, & then you can cook the whole recipe from start to finish. Limited to 10 people. Registration required. Free. interlochenpubliclibrary.org
VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATORS SOCIAL HOUR: 4-6pm, Silver Spruce Brewing, TC. Northwest Michigan Association of Volunteer Administrators invites all nonprofit professionals working with volunteers to attend this social. There will be info about upcoming meetings - including the Day of Action event on April 20. Free. Please RSVP. unitedwaynwmi.galaxydigital.com/event/detail/?event_id
NMRPOA - MONTHLY MEETING (TC): 5:30pm, Harrington’s by the Bay, TC. RSVP for the dinner meeting of the Northern Michigan Rental Property Owners Association, a group of investors that meet monthly. Call or text: 231.714.9568. There will be a speaker on sourcing “budget” used appliances for your rentals. Free.
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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 tuesday COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS BREAKFAST: 8am, The Brook of Gaylord, Theatre Room. Join for casual networking & breakfast. RSVP: karrington@brookretirement.org. Free.
QUILTS FOR KIDS: 10am-noon, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Join Kellie Chase to help transform fabrics into patchwork quilts for kids facing serious trauma. Meeting quarterly starting 4/11. Quilts for Kids is a nonprofit organization. RSVP: 231-223-7700.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library. Stories, songs, & active fun. Free. sbbdl.org
STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown. greatlakeskids.org
PARKINSON’S NETWORK NORTH SUPPORT GROUP: 1pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Socialization, research & treatment update. Split session for Parkinsonians & Care-Partners. Speakers: Symptom focus & movement. If you own walking poles, bring them with you. Info: 947-7389. Free. pnntc.org apr 12 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.
GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Bill Marsh Ford, Gaylord. Tiki bar theme. Register. $5 members; $10 not-yet members. gaylordchamber.com/businessafter-hours
PETOSKEY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Enjoy networking, appetizers, the youth art show, & music by Jeff Pagel. $10 Chamber members; $15 not-yet members. petoskeychamber.com
NWS: ROSS GAY: 7pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. This awardwinning author of four books of poetry has just released a new collection of essays: “Inciting Joy.” Tickets: $25 adult; $10 child through college. Virtual: $14. nationalwritersseries.org/product/ross-gay apr 13 thursday
BOOK SALE: 9am-5pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Books, audio books, DVDs, music CDs & puzzles. Sponsored by Friends of the Alden District Library. 231331-4318.
GROVE STREET VOLUNTEER PLANTING
WORKBEE: 9am-1pm. Join Traverse City Light and Power & the Grand Traverse Conservation District in planting bare-root native shrubs to improve habitat within the utility easement along Grove Street adjacent to the TART trail. Water bottle, work gloves, & sturdy footwear are recommended. Shovels will be available; however, you are welcome to bring your own. Please register. natureiscalling.org/events
REFIT® TC: 9:30am, 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
AUTISM AWARENESS PRESENTATION BY NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES: 10:30am, Interlochen Public Library. Learn about the impacts of autism & strategies to try in the home or community. Child care & snacks are provided. 231-276-6767.
KID’S CRAFT LAB: SAND PAINTING: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org
SPRING CAREER FAIR: 11am-3pm, NCMC Student & Community Resource Center gymnasium, Petoskey. Open to any college student, alumni or community member seeking full-time, entry level or internship employment opportunities. Featuring 65 employers. Free. collegecentral.com/CCNEngine/ LiveEvents/LiveEvents.cfm?EventID=6187
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES:
AWA ODORI - A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE
DANCE: Noon, NCMC Library, Petoskey. Learn about the history, customs, & transformation of the Awa Odori dance & festival. The session will end with a fun & easy tutorial. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/ event-5221092
“THE SECRET LIVES OF BLUEBIRDS”: 2pm, Cadillac Wexford Public Library, Community Room, Cadillac. Renowned northern Michigan filmmaker & Cadillac resident Charles St. Charles will share select film footage of & discuss the challenges of making a wildlife film featuring the Eastern Bluebird. Free. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com/upcoming-programs
“A HISTORY OF CARING: THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOSPITALS IN BENZIE COUN-
TY”: 4pm, The Mills Community House, Benzonia. Local historian Jane Purkis will share the stories of the nurses & doctors dedicated to the health care needs of the community. Purkis is the curator of the Benzie Area Historical & Drake School Museums. Also held on Zoom. Donation; $5 suggested. benziemuseum.org
EAST JORDAN BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5:30-7pm, Jordan Inn, East Jordan. For Boyne City & East Jordan Area Chambers of Commerce.
JAZZ COMBOS: THE MUSIC OF HORACE SILVER: ANNETTE BASLER MEMORIAL CONCERT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Experience the music of a jazz legend & support local students as the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Combos perform a program of jazz standards by pianist, composer, & hard bop pioneer Horace Silver. $12-$15. interlochen.org/events/jazz-combosmusic-horace-silver-annette-basler-memorialconcert-2023-04-13
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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. Adults, $28; youth under 18, $15 (plus fees). oldtownplayhouse.com/ performances/mainstage/the-play-that-goeswrong.html apr 14 friday
BOOK SALE: (See Thurs., April 13)
ELK RAPIDS BUSINESS
AFTER HOURS: 5pm, Ethanology, Elk Rapids. Join the Elk Rapids Area Chamber with Fischer Insurance for a fun evening of networking with fellow profes- mar 22
Funky Uncle
FUNKY FUN MONDAYS AT THE ALLUVION
JEFF HAAS TRIO
WSG NANCY STAGNITTA ON FLUTE
WATERCOLORIST LISA FLAHIVE
MAY ERLEWINE
Big Fun
FUNKY FUN MONDAYS AT THE ALLUVION
Boardman Review
RELEASE PARTY
JEFF HAAS TRIO
WSG JIM COOPER ON VIBRAPHONE
WATERCOLORIST LISA FLAHIVE
Earthwork Music
SPRING TOUR
FEAT. JORDAN HAMILTON, SETH BERNARD, SAMANTHA COOPER, AMBER HASAN, DEDE ALDER, RALSTON BOWLES, SARI BROWN, SARAH COHEN, CHRIS GOOD, JOSH HOLCOMB, AUDRA KUBAT, ELISABETH PIXLEY-FINK, DAN RICKABUS, VINCE RUSSO, MIKE SAVINA, JO SERRAPERE, NICHOLAS JAMES THOMASMA & BEN TRAVERSE
Funky Uncle
FUNKY FUN MONDAYS AT THE ALLUVION
Jeff Haas Trio
WSG LAURIE SEARS ON SAXAPHONE & FLUTE
WATERCOLORIST LISA FLAHIVE sionals. Enjoy food, drinks, & conversation & bring your business card for prize drawings. $5 members; $10 non-members. business.elkrapidschamber.org/events/details/ business-after-hours-36402
THE ALLUVION’S PREVIEW SERIES is a limited slate of programming while we get ready for our GRAND OPENING. We are still dialing in a dozen key systems and thousands of fine details—please pardon dust, wires, construction equipment, temporary furnishings, and other small messes, as well as occasional minor inconveniences and shortfalls of our ideal level of hospitali and accessibili .
NMEAC’S ENVIRONMENTALIST OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION: Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Food at 5:30pm; program at 7pm with Sarna Salzman of Seeds. Tickets online. nmeac.org
NORTE’S MORE GIRLS ON BIKES KICKOFF PARTY: 6pm, MI Moves Fitness, 2475 Dairy Sq., TC. Featuring games on balance bikes, short films, & plans for clinics, rides & meetups for the upcoming year. norteyouthcycling.org/calendar/more-girls-kickoff?mc_ cid=272ce61bb4&mc_eid=df24b9efb4
PEEENTS AND PINTS: 7pm, YMCA, Silver Lake Rd., TC. Watch & listen to the mating flight display of the American Woodcock, a spring ritual celebrated by nature enthusiasts for decades. Meet at the YMCA on Silver Lake Rd., at the east end of the parking lot. After the performance, head to Rare Bird Brewpub to enjoy the afterglow. Wear footwear suitable for damp meadows. A small flashlight might be useful. Contact leader Kirk Waterstripe (4walkinglightly@gmail.com) with any questions. Free. grandtraverseaudubon.org
A LAKESIDE CHAT WITH AUTHOR JOHN PATRICK HEMINGWAY - GRANDSON OF ERNEST HEMINGWAY: Talcott Event Venue, Downtown Walloon Lake. John Patrick Hemingway is the author of “Strange Tribe,” a memoir that details the turbulent, love/hate relationship between his father, Dr. Gregory Hemingway, & his grandfather, the Nobel Laureate Ernest Hemingway. Doors open at 7pm with a cash bar, followed by the discussion at 7:30pm, & a book signing to follow. Free. wmta.org/a-lakeside-chat-with-author-john-patrick-hemingway-grandson-of-ernest-hemingway/?utm_ source=Press+Contacts&utm_ campaign=31109d47a6-Press+Release_ COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG: (See Thurs., April 13)
COMEDY W/ MICHAEL PALASCAK: 7:459:30pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Michael performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year. In addition, his resume includes A Little Late with Lilly Singh, Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Conan, has a Comedy Central Half Hour special, & was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing. $25-$30. mynorthtickets.com/ events/comedy-wmichael-palaczak-4-14-2023
COUNTRY CONCERT SERIES: NATE
BARNES: Odawa Casino Resort, Victories,
Petoskey. This young, blue-collar power plant worker writes & sings about the work & everyday life he lived in the small town of South Haven, MI; about God, family, hard work, heartache, love, the simple life & it’s simple joys. Doors open at 7pm; concert at 9pm; DJ to follow. $10. odawacasino.com saturday
BOOK SALE: (See Thurs., April 13, except today’s hours are 9am-2pm.)
BEARY GOOD NEWS
HIKE: 10am, Houdek Dunes Natural Area, Leland. Join docent Ann McInnis, Bert Thomas, Keith Rhodes & other docents as they explore Houdek Dunes for evidence of bear activity, along with the early-springtime activities of the many animals & plants that call Houdek home. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events/beary-good-news-hike-athoudek-dunes-natural-area
JOB FAIR IN ELK RAPIDS: 10am-1pm, Amvets Post #114, Elk Rapids. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, seasonal or permanent positions, there will be a place for you to apply. Free. business.elkrapidschamber. org/events/details/job-fair-in-elk-rapids-36403
SPRING BREAK FEST AT THE STATE
THEATRE: 10am, The State Theatre, TC. “Hoot.” Free. stateandbijou.org
PURPLE UP FOR MILITARY KIDS: 11am1pm, American Legion Post 281, 101 E. Third St., Harbor Springs. Join American Legion Post 281 for a free luncheon for military families & their children. Please wear purple to show your support.
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FIESTA OF FEELINGS!: 1pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Meet the creators of “Feeling all the Feelings Workbook,” Betsy & Brad Petersen. A kids’ guide to exploring emotions. Enjoy snacks, games, new friends & more. Best for ages 2-10, but all ages welcome. RSVP: 231-347-1180. Free.
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NANCY BORDINE BOOKSIGNING EVENT: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Nancy will sign copies of her debut book, “What Do You See? -- Developing New Perspectives with Quilt Patterns.” horizonbooks.com/event/nancybordine-booksigning-event-what-do-you-see
CONTRA DANCE: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC. Presented by Bayside Travellers. 7pm: dancing workshop. 7:30-10:30pm: dance with caller Pat Reese. Woodland Celtic will provide live music. Donation.
JOSHUA DAVIS: 7-9pm, Old Art Building, Leland. This folk songwriter, guitarist & vocalist heads back to the stage for an evening of music about life, love, change & growth. $30; $25 OAB Members. oldartbuilding.com/ events/joshua-davis
COMEDY W/ MICHAEL PALASCAK: (See Fri., April 14, except tonight’s time is 7:30-9pm.)
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG: (See Thurs., April 13)
CHEAP TRICK: SOLD OUT: 8pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Formed in 1973, rock icon Cheap Trick has performed thousands of shows & sold millions of records. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. lrcr.com/eventcalendar/concerts/cheap-trick
Sunday
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS
FESTIVAL: 1:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy the winning student play submissions as they come to life! Each winning playwright works with a national theater mentor on honing their plays for your viewing pleasure. Free. cityoperahouse.org/ypf?mc_cid=1ceeda551e&mc_ eid=36a666ea46
FILM SCREENING: “KISS THE GROUND”: 2pm, The Opera House, Cheboygan. Enjoy this film screening, followed by a discussion with the farmers of Harvest Thyme Farm, a sustainable farm providing fresh vegetables & flowers in the Cheboygan area. “Kiss the Ground,” narrated by Woody Harrelson, is a full-length documentary shedding light on a new, old approach to farming called regenerative agriculture. Free. theoperahouse.org
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG: (See Thurs., April 13, except today’s time is 2pm.)
TSO SYMPHONIC SERIES: BRAHMS + BEETHOVEN: 3pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Featuring Jeffrey Biegel, piano & the NMC Chorus. $25.50 - $61.50. traversesymphony.org/concert/brahms-beethoven art“CHARLEVOIX CREATIVES COLLECTIVE – TOOLS OF CREATIVITY”: Featuring artwork by six local artists who are members of the Charlevoix Creatives Collective, an artist group that meets weekly at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Member artists include Jennifer Carroll, Mary Duggan, Shayla Johnson, Kathie Libert, Ruby Smith & Sharon Smithem. Runs through April 8 at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, which is open Mon. - Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am3pm. charlevoixcircle.org
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:
- SPECIAL NEEDS ARTISTIC MOVE-
MENT: Held in the Dance Studio, this class provides the special needs community a chance to expand their artistry & movement creativity while giving the example that the arts are for everyone. This dance & movement class is designed for teens & adults. It includes basic to intermediate dance education, & is held on Mondays & Fridays from 1-2:30pm through May 12. Register. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/special-needs-artistic-movement
- EMERGING ARTISTS 2023: A COLLECTION OF NCMC STUDENT WORKS: Held in Atrium Gallery through April 15. Work in glass, metals, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, illustration, video, & more will be on display. This exhibition is organized by NCMC faculty. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/emerging-artists-2023-collectionncmc-student-works-opens-march-14
- 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
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 identities, & immigrants shared with her about their daily experience in America. Runs through May 28. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm.
- “VITALITY AND CONTINUITY: ART IN THE EXPERIENCES OF ANISHINAABE, INUIT, AND PUEBLO WOMEN”: This exhibit celebrates some of the critical roles Anishinaabe, Inuit, & Pueblo women fulfill in their families, their communities, the art world, & beyond. Runs through May 19. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org ----------------------
GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:
- A FERAL HOUSEWIFE: Held in the Lobby Gallery. An exhibition of collages by Leelanau County artist Mary Beth Acosta. Runs through April 21. Acosta uses simple, familiar tools & a range of recycled, vintage papers to create collages about mid-century housewives, big-finned cars, & labor-saving appliances that were promoted as drudgery-busting machines that would revolutionize the modern home. A video interview with Acosta about her materials & methods can be seen as part of the online version of this exhibition: glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-a-feral-housewife
- “SWIMMING”: Featuring exhibitors Margo Burian, Barbara Bushey, Nancy Crisp, Royce Deans, Sheila Stafford, Melonie Steffes, Kimberly Stoney, Michelle Tock York, & many others. Runs through June 1. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-swimming
Bringing Families Together
It was hard to imagine that a boxing film— one of cinema’s most predictable and enduring genres—could still hold surprises for audiences, but that’s exactly what happened in 2015 when a young director Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station and Black Panther) and actor Michael B. Jordan (People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive alum) created the character of Adonis “Donnie” Creed, a young boxer with enormous natural talents who struggles to control personal demons that audiences could all relate to.
If it sounds familiar, it should. And if you missed the earlier generations of the famed Rocky franchise created by Sylvester Stallone—an early indie film maverick just like Coogler—you won’t need them here to love Creed III, though the older films do add echoes to a growing storyscape that feels like they were meant to work together. Both Stallone and Coogler are continuing producers on the Creed spinoffs.
Michael B. Jordan not only stars in Creed III but also acts as the director, just as Stallone did in 1971. Jordan shows true creativity behind the camera while still remaining restrained and true to the themes that defined the Rocky films and showed that there was real power in the most quiet and personal moments.
It’s the ghosts of his past that haunt Creed in this movie installment, launching a kind of Cape Fear-style stalking and a Romulus versus Remus faceoff which he can’t shake until he confronts pain he has hidden his whole life. A remix of Dr. Dre’s “The Watcher” opens the Los Angeles based narrative’s score, which explores society’s jealousy and voyeurism as well as the wild extremes between the lucky and the not.
