Northern Express - August 14, 2023

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Part of the Solution

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Scientists, governments, and industries are addressing the urgent global problem of the 21st century: climate change. But I wondered what I could do as an individual to reduce my own impact on greenhouse gasses, pollution, carbon footprint—and to be part of the solution, rather than part of the problem.

I read a report by U of M climate scientist Jonathan Overpeck, who serves on Gov. Whitmer’s Council on Climate Solutions, and various other articles and papers, and I achieved enlightenment! There are clear steps to take toward slowing this very serious climate crisis. Perhaps other Northern Express readers will be interested.

Some tips: Save energy by turning up your home thermostat up 2 degrees in the summer and down 2 degrees in the winter. Switch to LED light bulbs and energyefficient electric appliances. Wash laundry in cold water; hang it up to dry. Replace gas furnaces with an electric heat pump. Consider renewable power sources like wind or solar. Turn off your computer and unplug chargers overnight.

Reduce car trips, carpool when possible, fly less and instead meet via Zoom. Consider train or bus travel or riding a bike (e-bikes are fun!). Consider an electric or hybrid vehicle (though many still run on electricity from fossil fuels and use batteries and engines requiring rare earth minerals, which come with high environmental and social costs).

Reuse, repair, recycle, eat less beef, buy only the food you’ll use, plant native trees! Do these things until the planet has a cheap, sustainable energy source.

Jan A. Miller | Benzonia

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Heading to Hoxeyville

Early bird tickets are sold out, but there’s still time to get in on the action at Hoxeyville, the Midwest’s premier Americana and roots festival in Wellston, surrounded by the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The venue has a capacity for 4,000 concertgoers and this year’s lineup features national touring artists and talented Michigan performers like Marcus King, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, May Erlewine, Seth Bernard, and more. In addition to the tunes, camping, food and beverage, and other programming, you can also experience Dunegrass Gardens, a cannabis consumption tent for folks 21 and up, featuring products from Dunegrass Co., Real Life Solutions, and other cannabis vendors. Festival gates are open from 10am to 9pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Aug. 18-20. Day passes start at $100; $250 for the weekend. (Lower rates are available for younger music lovers ages 5-15.) For more details and tickets, head to hoxeyville.com.

Roller Derby Triple Header

Let’s get ready to rumble! Catch the action on the track as Kalkaska’s Small Town Outlaws hold their home opener against Lansing Roller Derby and Traverse City Roller Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19, with matches at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm at the Kaliseum Recreation Complex in Kalkaska. Tickets, $10; 12 & under, free. Follow @Smalltownoutlaws on Facebook for more details.

Hey, read It! Queen Charlotte 4

Long before Lady Whistledown had Regency London abuzz with “the ton’s” latest gossip, a German princess named Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz tied the knot with King George III—and the aristocracy was never the same. In her newest book, Queen Charlotte, bestselling author Julia Quinn teams up with Hollywood screenwriter Shonda Rhimes in an oh-so-juicy prequel to the popular novel (and Netflix) series, Bridgerton. The year is 1761, and young Charlotte is beautiful, well-bred, and smart—which is how she knows her marriage to England’s strapping King George isn’t going as planned. Left mostly to her own devices, Charlotte is forced to adjust to life in the 18thcentury limelight; meanwhile, her new in-laws are keeping a secret that could upend the crown. In the game of royal chess, Charlotte feels like a pawn, but must act like a queen. Can she be the ruler society needs and build a happy marriage to boot? Get the popcorn ready, readers—this is one story you won’t want to miss!

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Fresh Coast Sliders’ BST

If you’re the type of person who always wants to try a bite off everyone else’s plate, head to Fresh Coast Sliders. This innovative sandwich shop whips up tiny handhelds packed with flavor so you can sample your way through the menu without having to loosen your belt a notch. (For reference, a hungry party of two demolished five sliders, an order of onion rings, and the sweet potato fries tossed in cinnamon-chipotle seasoning.) The standout from the meal was the BST, a twist on the classic BLT. This iteration is made with Plath’s bacon, fresh spinach and tomato, and garlic aioli on a soft potato roll bun. The quality and quantity of the bacon and aioli put this a notch above your average sandwich, and it was washed down perfectly with a glass of Fresh Coast’s house-made flavored lemonade. (Options rotate each week.) Get yours ($4.50) at the Back Lot in Charlevoix, 230 Ferry Ave. Order online and see the whole menu at fcsliders.com.

6 Petoskey’s Summer Send-Off

We’re not ready to say good-bye to summer yet, but that doesn’t mean we want to miss the party at downtown Petoskey’s Summer Send-Off. This threeday celebration spans Aug. 18-20 with a slew of activities for all ages. Friday, catch several live music performances—including Sean Miller as part of the Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park and Al Bettis with the Blissfest Sounds of Summer Series—and enjoy The Super Mario Bros. Movie playing in the park. Saturday, Beards Brewing marks their 11th anniversary with a day of games, a special beer release, and music artists Great Lakes Brass, Charlie Millard Band, and The Go Rounds. And throughout the weekend, participate in a scavenger hunt with local retailers by picking up a Sunset Passport and seeking out summer sunset photos around town. Turn your passport in at the end of the weekend for a chance to win one of three $500 Downtown Dollar prizes. Get the full schedule of events at petoskeydowntown.com.

Those Dam Beavers!

Mother Nature and human history are on a collision course at Narada Lake, part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The Goffar Barn, a 150-year-old structure, is in danger of being lost to the encroaching waters of the lake thanks to some eager beavers— literally—who have been at work building dams in and around the lake. The beavers are in their natural habitat and can’t be moved, so that means the barn has to go instead. Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear (PHSB), an organization that works alongside the national park to “preserve and interpret its 360 historic buildings and landscapes and provide heritage experiences for visitor and community enrichment,” plans plans to relocate the Goffar Barn nearer to the Goffar Farmhouse, a move that requires a new foundation and moving the structure about 80 feet away from the lake. Fundraising for the $50,000 project is underway, and more details can be found at phsb.org.

Stuff We Love: Clean Beaches in Benzie

Beaches don’t clean themselves, and we humans sure do a good job at messing them up. In fact, Alliance for the Great Lakes, a multistate organization which supports Adopt-a-Beach programming, notes 500,000 pounds of litter—equating to roughly nine million pieces of litter picked up by volunteers—have been removed from Great Lakes beaches and shorelines since the program began tracking litter collection data in 2003. So we’re happy to hear Stormcloud Brewing is gearing up to kick off their second year of leading the charge for a county-wide lakeshore cleanup with their “Keep Benzie Beautiful” initiative. The cleanup takes place Aug. 26, with all supplies provided, and will be followed by an afterparty-slash-fundraiser event for the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Sign up to participate and get more information at stormcloudbrewing.com.

There’s something about a frozen drink on a screaming hot day that just feels right. This week, find us beating the heat with slushie from Spanglish in the Grand Traverse Commons! Inspired by Mexico’s “Agua fresca”—which combines seasonal fruit with sugar and plenty of ice—Spanglish’s slightly Americanized version (which they churn in nostalgic Slurpee machines) comes in three just-sweet-enough flavors, all of which pair with pork tacos and guac! Our favorite is the Cherry Limonada, a pucker-worthy blend of local cherry juice, water, cane sugar, and fresh lime, but you can mix and match with organic Mango or Passion Fruit if you just can’t decide. Psst: Get one while the gettin’s hot! This bevvy won’t be here past Labor Day. Grab a 16-ounce slushie at Spanglish at 1333 Yellow Drive in Traverse City. Order online at spanglishtc.com, or call (231) 943-1453.

THE WHATABOUTISM

By Stephen Tuttle

“Whataboutism” is a real word—at least according to Merriam-Webster—but so far, it hasn’t been officially recognized by any organization of psychologists, psychiatrists, or other mental health counselors. It is, however, a condition that afflicts more and more people who support Donald Trump.

“Sure,” they say, “Trump has been accused of stuff, but what about…” and you can insert almost any Trump opponent, former opponent, or relative of an opponent into that space. As in, “What about Hunter?” or “What about Hillary?”

Indeed, what about Hunter Biden? Since he’s President Joe Biden’s adult son, he makes a good political target and a way to deflect attention from Trump’s alleged wrongdoing. And if Joe Biden can be connected, legitimately or otherwise, so much the better. The accusation is that Hunter Biden, while on the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma, used his then-vice president father’s influence to try and secure business deals in the U.S. and, in the process, there were $5 million in bribes for both Hunter and

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, have been “investigating” the president in the hopes of connecting him somehow to Hunter’s questionable business deals. They’ve even taken to referring to the “Biden crime family” while making all manner of proclamations about smoking guns, incriminating videos, whistleblowers, and dots easily connected.

So, what about Hunter and Joe Biden?

Let’s start with the obvious—Hunter Biden is not now nor has he ever been an elected or appointed government official. He does not now and never has worked in his father’s vice presidential or presidential administrations. He has a somewhat checkered past that includes drug abuse and previous shady business dealings. He recently pleaded guilty to two counts of tax evasion, but the remainder of the accompanying plea agreement has been put on hold. Not exactly a perfect record.

Rep. Comer told us, repeatedly, his committee would connect Hunter’s business shenanigans to the president. We were told there was a video showing the actual $5 million bribe being paid, except that video was never produced and may have never existed. We were told there were witnesses to that payoff, but they were never found, or were on the lam or thought to have died more than three years ago and never testified. We were told IRS whistleblowers would prove the Hunter business excesses went all the way to the White House, but instead, they testified they couldn’t even complete an investigation because “higher

ups,” including some appointed during the Trump administration, stopped them. Finally, we had closed-door testimony from Devon Archer, a business associate of Hunter Biden’s who, we were told, would finally expose the sordid truth. Comer even claimed as much after Archer was through testifying, but the actual transcripts of that testimony told a different story. Archer testified he never heard Hunter and his father discuss business, Hunter never asked his father to favorably intervene on Burisma’s behalf, no Biden policy changes helped Burisma, and he was unaware of any bribes to anybody. In other words, Comer’s committee has thus far discovered nothing.

Well, then, what about Hillary?

With one current possible exception, no public figure has been investigated more than Hillary Clinton. Investigations started when she was Arkansas First Lady over a land development deal called Whitewater on which the Clintons actually lost money. When she became the U.S. First Lady, four separate Whitewater Congressional investigations, including an independent counsel costing $82 million, were conducted but no charges brought.

Then, when she was Secretary of State, the U.S. Special Mission and CIA Annex in Benghazi, Libya, was attacked by terrorists, and our ambassador and three other Americans were killed. According to The Wall Street Journal, investigations by Republicans ensued that included 255 witnesses, 62 hours of hearings, 13 reports, 2,500 pages of related information, and no Clinton wrongdoing was proven or charges filed.

That was followed by the infamous personal computer server and email erasures. The Trump Administration’s own Department of Justice had four years to investigate and concluded Clinton’s actions were careless but not criminal and “…no reasonable prosecutor would bring charges…”

Donald Trump has been charged with a total of 78 felonies in three separate states. The indictments were not brought by partisans but by regular citizens impaneled on three different grand juries in three different locations. Unlike the Congressional investigations, the grand juries were presented with real evidence and heard from real witnesses. Trump is, of course, innocent until proven guilty, and he will have his days in multiple courts.

Trying to deflect attention from reality by playing the whatabout game while being infected with whataboutism has nothing to do with Trump’s alleged wrongdoing. What about Hunter? What about Hillary? The better question is this: What about Donald Trump?

IMPROVING OUR EXISTING HOUSING STOCK

guest opinion by Yarrow Brown

Housing quality is key to community health and economic development, but it’s often overlooked in rural communities.

What is housing quality? It’s the physical conditions of a home that contribute to the health outcomes of individuals. Edgar Camero’s blog post titled “Pathways to Improved Housing Quality in Rural Places” at Change Lab Solutions caught my eye, and it’s an appropriate time to focus on our aging regional housing stock and what we can do about it.

Aging housing stock—units built before 1980—is a housing quality issue that impacts rural households whether they own or rent. In rural communities, more than half of all households—an estimated 9.4 million households—live in units that were built prior to 1980, according to the article by Camero. Our region’s shares of renter-occupied (31.6 percent) and owneroccupied (30.3 percent) housing units built prior to 1970 are slightly higher than the state averages of 25 and 22.7 percent.

The recent 10-county Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) noted this as a threat or weakness to meeting our housing needs. The HNA pointed out an extremely low vacancy rate in our region of 0.7 percent (a healthy market should be 4-6 percent). This means we have so few housing options available, many who have the means are stepping down, and many who are lower income are forced to live in poor quality conditions because of the tight inventory.

The HNA also demonstrated that a notable portion of the households live in housing that’s considered substandard, including overcrowded housing or units that lack complete kitchens or plumbing. Nearly 2,000 occupied housing units are overcrowded, and over 1,200 units lack complete kitchens or plumbing facilities.

Three of our 10 counties have overall shares of overcrowded renter-occupied units of at least 5 percent: Wexford, Missaukee, and Kalkaska. These overcrowded renter-occupied units are higher than the regional figure of 3.2 percent and Michigan’s 2.9 percent. Missaukee also has the largest share—30 percent—of overcrowded owner-occupied units. Regarding incomplete plumbing or kitchens, Charlevoix County has the largest share (5.1 percent) of renteroccupied housing with this issue, while Grand Traverse County has the largest share of owneroccupied housing with incomplete plumbing or kitchens at 4.1 percent.

Aging housing stock can exacerbate poor housing conditions in rural places, which in turn affect the lives of households and entire communities. Rural communities face a range of housing quality issues from inadequate water access to faulty plumbing, high heating costs, poor ventilation, leaking roofs, and mold. Deferred maintenance leads to higher costs for the needed improvements.

Three levels of programs can help preserve our housing stock, which local communities

can consider. These include proactive rental inspection programs, regional or countywide housing rehabilitation programs, or federal funding programs.

I want to suggest we look at rental inspection programs, which are a practical solution for our northwest Michigan communities to improve and conserve their housing stock. Communities can create a Proactive Rental Inspection (PRI) program that aims to protect tenants from substandard housing conditions by monitoring and identifying housing quality issues before housing stock begins to deteriorate. It can also help our communities monitor the year-round and short-term rentals to create a balance and ensure sufficient year-round housing.

Proactively inspecting rental housing helps keep people in their homes, focuses on improving housing quality, and protects the tenants’ well-being. It also allows municipalities to tailor housing inspections to address specific local issues and take the burden of initiating requests or complaints off the tenant.

Lastly, these programs help preserve community stability and property values by requiring maintenance of housing properties

around housing and set goals to help bring more resources to our region to meet our incredible need for housing. But we need local governments to understand their housing stock and ensure both home ownership and rental units are property maintained for the overall health and wellbeing of our community.

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

How Was Your Summer Vacation?

I bet it was better than this couple's. Alan Stevens, 50, of Hull, England, booked a surprise 17-day trip for his wife's birthday to the Dominican Republic for late June. When they arrived, however, it was clear the resort's "five-star" rating was a mistake. Hull Live reported that while at the resort, Stevens and his wife observed a variety of alarming behaviors. "When we went out to the pool for the first time, we saw guests smoking weed in the pool, people having sex in the pool ... one woman being sick all over herself in the pool, and another guest actually defecate in the pool -- it was disgusting," Stevens said. "We were approached by people offering us drugs about 10 times in the 17 days we were there. A woman fell from a balcony while we were there, and we walked past and saw her body hidden under a sheet. ... We had no idea what was going on." He continued: "When we were out one day, I saw a man knocked clean off his motorbike. I just burst out crying because on top of everything else that had happened, it was such a shock." The travel company Stevens worked with offered 200 pounds in vouchers and counseling credits, which Stevens called "a joke. This was 100% the worst holiday we've ever been on."

Maryland's Kimberly "Kimycola" Winter has eructed her way into history with a Guinness World Record, United Press International reported on Aug. 2. Winter broke the previous record for loudest burp (female) with a 107.3-decibel growler. That's louder than a blender, an electric handheld drill and even some motorcycles. She prepared for the event with breakfast, coffee and beer. Winter said to achieve the big belch, she takes a deep breath and tries to "manipulate that into something monstrous and magical." She admitted she loves to shock strangers with her burps. "I love to be

Suspicions Confirmed

The Hangzhou Zoo in eastern China has gotten a big bump in visitor numbers this week -- 30% more, to 20,000 a day! -- since Angela the Malayan sun bear went viral. Reuters reported that Angela captured social media attention when she stood up on her hind legs and stretched her neck out to look at visitors. In fact, her behavior was so humanlike that people thought maybe the zoo had dressed a worker up in a bear suit. "After we saw the video on the internet, we specially took the high-speed train from Suzhou to come over to see the bear," Qiang Ming said. "If this is fake it deserves an Oscar for special effects," said one commenter. But no! Angela is "definitely not a human. Our zoo is government-run, so that kind of situation would not happen," the

Unconventional Weapon

Jennifer Colandrea, 42, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was charged with domestic battery after an incident on July 31, The Smoking Gun reported. As her ex-husband, Brian Drummond, 42, slept in the home they share, Colandrea allegedly violently ripped his CPAP machine off his face, causing a cut on his lower lip, and started arguing with him. The two divorced in 2009 but have been sharing a home. Colandrea was released on

her own recognizance and ordered to stay away from Drummond.

Molehill, Meet Mountain

Cedar Point Shores Waterpark in Sandusky, Ohio, was the scene of what might have been a routine dust-up between patrons on July 27. But, as The Smoking Gun reported, it developed into much more. Cops responded after a woman allegedly called a child a "brat" and "fat ass" and pushed him off a floating toy. She identified herself as Jennifer Lee Miller, 67, and said she was a "Christian woman, a grandmother, and she wouldn't do such a thing," police said. After officers gave her a warning and left the scene, they determined that the woman had given them a false name; she is really Janet Nale of Taylor, Michigan, and she was arrested for obstruction. "She lied about all her information and had no reason for doing so," one officer said.

Wait, What?

Bob Blankenship of Ormond Beach, Florida, wants some answers after a May incident where he discovered airplane parts, including a windshield, in his yard, News 6 reported. Blankenship lives near the Ormond Beach Airport and is used to the noise, but pieces of fiberglass and metal falling from the sky concerned him: "It could fall on anybody out here," he said. "Just think if it fell from 300 feet. What's the impact going to be? Probably cut you in two." Blankenship determined which plane had been flying over and contacted the airport, leaving his contact information. Later, he got a message from the pilot: "Hey, this is Douglas and I'm over in DeLand and I lost a piece of my airplane yesterday. ... I'm wondering if I can connect with you and come and get it." No, said Blankenship. He reported the incident to the FAA, which claimed that "the falling aircraft part situation is being taken seriously by our organization," but he's unsatisfied with their slow response. "The next time it could be somebody's life," he said.

Rude

British Columbia real estate agent Mike Rose is out on his ear in Kamloops after he was caught on video swigging milk straight from the bottle at a home he was showing. Canoe reported on July 28 that Rose was waiting for his clients to arrive for a showing; after slaking his thirst, he returned the milk jug to the refrigerator. Rose apologized, saying his behavior was out of character and he was "unusually dehydrated," but his clients replaced him and he was ordered to pay a $22,500 fine.

Sporting News

During a friendly soccer match on July 21 between Gateshead and Dunston in England, players and spectators were astonished as men wearing balaclavas drove a hearse onto the pitch, the Independent reported. Just before 8:20 p.m., the funeral car and a Subaru made their way onto the field, where they spun around in circles as their occupants threw leaflets from the cars. The drivers of the hearse left that vehicle on the pitch and hopped in the other car, which drove away. Officials were forced to call off the match. Northumbria Police said four men had been arrested and remained in police custody. "Disorder will not be tolerated in the community," police said. "Enquiries continue."

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Sweet Treats Summertimefor

Three NoMi shops serving up drool-worthy confections

By Alexandra Dailey

We all scream for ice cream, fall in line for fudge, and even queue up for chocolate (we see you, Kilwins), but we are also quite barmy for baked goods. Cookies, donuts, European pastries—we love them all. So in the spirit of our Ingredients Issue, here are three bakeries whose delicious delectables are tempting our taste buds.

Le Macaron Traverse City

A family-owned franchise, Le Macaron in Traverse City opened this spring as one of more than 55 locations belonging to Le Macaron French Pastries, a company that aims to provide an authentic taste of France. Franchisees Will and Bobbi Blanton are passionate about providing the local community with European goodies such as eclairs, napoleons, fine chocolates, and of course, macarons of all flavors. Their French chefs use natural flavors, make their macarons gluten free, and pride themselves on freshness and quality. Le Macaron Traverse City manager Kendra Stuck shared some additional insight into the popular francophile bakery.

What’s the bestselling treat on your menu?

The main feature of our menu is our signature, handmade, authentic French macarons. We handcraft these delicacies using only the finest ingredients and without any preservatives. … The first bite is a surprise that most Americans have never tasted before. The second bite is the flavor. The third bite is the pleasure…all adding up to create a mouthful of heaven!

What’s a creative menu item that more folks should try?

Black currants, aka cassis, usually found in Europe and Asia, are dark purple or black and have a glossy sheen. Our blue gluten- and dairy-free cassis macaron’s main ingredients are confectioners sugar, almonds, egg whites, black currant, pectin, and tartar cream. If you’re a fan of blackberry jam, look no further!

Tell us about something special your store does.

We’ll host your perfect party at our shop! Parties and events include but are not limited to children’s birthdays, graduation, anniversaries, tea parties, company celebrations, fundraising events, weddings, and baby showers, just to name a few. Our friendly staff is prepped and ready to help you pull off a great event. We offer catering and special orders for any size of event, private or come one and all.

What’s a fun fact that will blow our mind?

Our head chef, Didier Saba, makes 20,000 to 22,000 macarons a day and manages his team of 22 pastry chefs at the confectionery who help him.

lemacarontc.com // 332 E. Front Street, Traverse City

Jojo’s Cookie Co.

Petoskey

“Smiles from Scratch” is the goal of Jojo’s Cookie Co., owned and operated by Jordyn and Colin Wilson. What began as a pandemic baking hobby for Jordyn quickly morphed into a cookie-making business in 2021. At first, the couple ran the business out of their Saginaw home kitchen, but in 2022, her baked goods with crisp, golden edges and gooey, underbaked centers found a Petoskey-based home. And due to their business’ growth, the Wilsons have just announced the opening of their Traverse City location. With her passion and creativity for cookies, Jordyn is constantly developing new featured monthly flavors and providing northern Michigan with sweet treats made from scratch with love.

What’s the bestselling treat on your menu?

Chocolate Chip is the best selling [cookie]—it’s a classic, and you can’t go wrong! When buying for others, it’s always the easy option.

What’s a creative menu item that more folks should try?

An unusual menu flavor is Kitchen Sink, which includes caramel and chocolate chips in the dough, then is topped with potato chips and pretzels. It’s the best combination of salty and sweet!

What’s something special your store does?

We cater all [kinds of] events and ship nationwide. We also handle corporate gifting.

What’s a fun fact/number that will blow our mind?

We put approximately 17,000 chocolate chips in one batch of dough!

jojoscookiecompany.com // 2611 Charlevoix Avenue, Petoskey; 113 Park St., Traverse City

Barb’s Bakery of Northport

Northport

A popular morning meet-up spot and home to good old-fashioned donuts, Barb’s Bakery has been a staple of the Northport community for decades, and now, it’s under new management. In the summer of 2021, Margo and David Millard purchased the bakery from Barb and Jerry Holcomb in order to keep the bakery’s small-town tradition alive and operating for locals and tourists alike. Having grown up in

Northport, David felt a special connection to the establishment, so when it came up for sale, he and Margo made the jump into the realm of business owners. David, Margo, and David’s brother Tyler (who serves as head baker) all closely trained with Barb to maintain the bakery’s integrity. This month marks the Millards’ second anniversary of owning Barb’s Bakery, and Margo happily provided some behind-the-scenes details.

What’s the bestselling treat on your menu?

Our world-famous cinnamon twists are definitely the fan favorite! We have a

unique blend of spices and other special ingredients we use for this flaky cinnamon pastry. They dip great in coffee, and I love to buy a few extra to bring home and warm up and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

What’s a creative menu item that more folks should try?

We just brought cherry pies back to our menu. They have a streusel crumble crust and are Grandma’s own recipe. We’ll be adding more pie varieties later this season!

Tell us about something special your store does.

We’ve started to take event and catering orders and are in the process of building our website to accommodate larger orders, as well as pre-orders for pies around different holidays. Follow our social media accounts to keep an eye out for this launch.

What’s a fun fact that will blow our mind?

We made over 450 trays of cinnamon twists last year. There are about 45 twists in a tray, so that's over 20,000 twists in 2022! @barbsbakerynp // 122 Mill Street, Northport

The Family Farm with a Purpose Danu Hof Farm and Market puts community first

By Anna Faller

For Larry and Caitlin McSweeneySteffes, owners of Danu Hof Farm and Market, agriculture is all about forging community. The pair got their start in local kitchens—Caitlin in hospitality and Larry as an executive chef—before switching gears to pursue their own farm.

“We wanted to find a space for our family and also help regenerate the local food systems we’ve lost over the years,” Caitlin says.

That’s exactly what they’ve done. Open year-round, Danu Hof Farm and Market offers all sorts of local goodies—including produce, proteins, and even bath products— catering services, and (weather permitting) overnight options for enroute travelers. Best of all, its Antrim County location means you’re never more than a short drive away.

The Farm

Though the pair initially got some flak for moving to the “middle of nowhere,” they can’t help but feel like they arrived at the edge of the county’s renaissance. “We’ve only been out here for five or six years, and Mancelona has already grown so much,” Caitlin notes. “I feel like we were on that front cusp of newbies who are breathing life back into the area.”

For the couple, that renaissance started with pork. Named for a multi-cultural combo of Danu, the Celtic earth-mother goddess, and “hof,” the German word for “farm,” the property got its start when Larry was tagged in a Facebook post for a pig.

“It was for one [feeder] pig, so we figured we could butcher it and fill our chest freezer,” Caitlin explains. That “one pig,” however, came with five piglets, which the family took on. From there, they attended their first farmer’s market, before opening their farm store the following June.

Nestled at the intersection of US-131

and Doerr Roads, the Danu Hof property was originally purchased as a pair of 80-acre plots by German immigrants who arrived in the 1870s. From there, the homesteads bounced between owners, until Dan Makel (a founding family member) bought everything in 1919, forming the modern property lines.

Since then, it’s housed a dairy farm, as well as the now-defunct Red Windmill Antiques. In the 1930s and early 1940s, sections of backfield were used to test fertilizer, and there are even stories to suggest that a few Victorian graves are tucked at the back of the property.

Fast-forward more than a century, and many of the homestead’s structures are still intact. This includes two of the barns, which the McSweeney-Steffes have worked diligently to clean and restore. The largest of these, which dates to 1906, was originally a cattle barn but now houses Danu Hof’s drove of pigs (whom they lovingly refer to as “the girls”). There’s also a second, smaller barn, which is home to the farm’s flock of heritage chickens.

A third space, once a garage, contains an office, as well as the iconic farm market which they’ve equipped with fixtures and freezer space. “The previous owners ran their shop out of it, so that building was an easy [transition],” Caitlin says. Other infrastructural updates include a new shed space, which the McSweeney-Steffes use for livestock, as well as countless yards of fencing, all of which they’ve installed themselves.

The Market

Inside, the store stocks an array of items—including eggs, condiments, and shelf-stable goods—from upwards of 17 area vendors, not to mention the farm’s own meat and crops. “Even on a small family farm, you don’t have to do everything,” Caitlin notes. “Instead, we built relationships to

complement our store, as well as other [local businesses].”

Those relationships, which the pair explain were largely forged through farmers markets, are also a driving force behind the products Danu Hof Farm produces. Their store features three lettuce suppliers, for instance, so they see no reason to grow it themselves. Instead, Larry and Caitlin seek out fruits and veggies they’d like to eat but struggle to find.

“We do a lot of Brussels sprouts, because no one else grows them,” Larry explains. Patty Pan squash has also joined ranks, along with radishes and an assortment of beans.

As for the vendors their farm market features, hyper-local is the name of the game.

In fact, the farm enforces a strict 50-mile cap when it comes to sourcing crops. As part of this, the pair also underscore the importance of making food accessible. They participate in budget programs like Double-Up Food Bucks and SNAP and happily use their store to advertise for their rural growing partners.

“Some other farms are more off the beaten path, but we already have this great setup. We wanted to utilize that and make it as accessible as possible,” Caitlin says.

The Extras

The market, though, is just the beginning. Visitors can also tour the farm anytime they stop in to shop. The couple call this the “50-cent tour,” as it’s often an impromptu

Farmer Dan Makel and his family, pictured in the early 20th century.

affair and involves about 30 minutes of answering questions and guiding groups through the farm.

“There’s a lot about farming people still don’t know or understand, so being able to educate and bridge that gap is [important],” Caitlin notes. Structured tours for larger groups, like schools or camps, are also available, though calling ahead of time is encouraged.

For an even more immersive experience, guests can also spend the night on the farm through accommodation sites like Harvest Host and Hipcamp. These apps are similar to

Airbnb, wherein hosts list a property online, and those with accounts can reserve a stay. Danu Hof offers eight camping slips: four for self-contained RVs and another four for those with tents, though Larry and Caitlin hope to construct at least one permanent campsite in the next year.

The farm also offers private chef services—done in a healthful and holistic way. For Larry especially, who’s fed thousands in his previous chef gigs, this means smallerscale dining events with a focus on farm-totable cuisine. “We have all this great food in northern Michigan year-round, and we

wanted to showcase it,” Caitlin says.

To get started, clients contact the farm (there’s a handy booking form on their website) and share the specifics of their event, which have ranged from private golf outings to at-home dinners and even wedding celebrations…though Larry admits that smaller shindigs allow for more creative flavors. From there, they plan a personalized menu, the specifics of which vary by season, before tapping their partner vendors for the freshest proteins, dairy, and produce.

The farm is also gearing up for their bi-

features a farm-to-table dinner and drinks prepared by local chefs (with a cameo from Chef Larry himself!). The evening begins with a tour of the farm before guests visit six chefs’ stations to taste an array of local plates.

“It’s just a really laid-back evening to enjoy out on the farm with friends,” Caitlin says.

Find Danu Hof Farm and Market at 3775 Doerr Rd. in Mancelona. The store is open year-round, from 10am to 6pm TuesdaySunday. (231) 916-2517. To place orders online or for information on community

Pigs were the inspiration for Danu Hof Farm, and they remain an important part of the farm's operations.

The McSweeney-Steffes are proud to be the new generation of farmers on this historic farm.

TEA WITH INTENTION

Blessed Be Tea and Apothecary puts the magick in your cup

By Kierstin Gunsberg

Stroll too quickly past 116 E. Front Street in downtown TC and you might just miss it. There, tucked into the brick walls of the former Wooden Gallery space is Blessed Be Tea and Apothecary, a “magickal” shop that carries original tea blends mixed by Allie Robinson-Ollila.

As a lay herbalist, she uses herbs to create non-medical health and wellness remedies like tinctures, salves, and teas, using the knowledge she’s picked up through self-study and education from others who practice herbalism. “I make my tea with intention, whether that’s physical or metaphysical,” says Robinson-Ollila.

Of the dozens upon dozens of loose teas available in her cozy storefront, with titles like “Witch, Please” and “Doing Swell,” customers will find blends that promote everything from a happy digestive system and a great night’s sleep to success in humanity’s great plights—fortune and love.

A Magickal Mix

With a background that includes work in commercial kitchens and roles in healthcare, Robinson-Ollila feels that opening her own storefront for these unique steeps was less of a leap than it was a next step.

She says the idea for Blessed Be was a meeting of minds between her and former business partner Courtney Wiggins when they met nearly four years ago. “We quickly realized that we both had a passion for herbs, spirituality, and business,” says RobinsonOllila of the business partnership. “We both had herbal studies, culinary, and retail in our backgrounds.”

The pair began beta testing their teas and tinctures on friends and family, and in June

of 2020, they hit the Interlochen Farmers Market. Surrounded by the typical artisan bread and antique vendors, RobinsonOllila and Wiggins made their first public Blessed Be sale. From there, they continued to make the rounds at markets and festivals, where their products were met with so much enthusiasm that they started talking about opening a brick-and-mortar store in northern Michigan.

In the spring of 2022, the store became a reality, the bouquet of herbs and spices mingling with the fudge shop next door. “People say they can smell my store from the street,” says Robinson-Ollila.

No Devil in the Details

By the time Blessed Be opened its first actual doors, cofounder Wiggins had departed from the company to focus on other roles, but Robinson-Ollila credits Wiggins with building the foundation of the shop and its community.

It’s a community that Robinson-Ollila has felt at home in for years, noting that long before producing her own witchy goods, she’d “been an initiated pagan practitioner for approximately 15 years.” She considers herself a professional witch—meaning her interest in witchcraft, spirituality, and the metaphysical is more than a hobby, it’s her vocation. While the idea of paganism and witchcraft might conjure scary scenes from cult classics on rerun through the spooky season, Robinson-Ollila explains that “there is no devil in the craft.”

Instead, “We believe that what you put forth into the world is what you get back,” she says, “which is why our personal energy output, our words, and our intentions are so important to us.”

As with other ideologies and spiritual

philosophies, pagan beliefs are diverse and varying depending on the branch, but there are common threads that bind them—interconnectedness between humans and nature, earth worship, and spiritual empowerment. These are all things which Robinson-Ollila says culminate in a lifestyle centered around mindfulness, intention, and connectedness.

More Than Tea

The idea of connectedness is also an influence on not just pagan culture but on Blessed Be’s business model. “My business is centered around spirituality,” says RobinsonOllila. “Not religion per se, but spiritual connections to the energy that flows all around us.”

To foster these connections, she says she prioritizes coordinating “in-house community events with teachers, healers, and practitioners,” like tarot readers, psychics, and spiritualists.

She also keeps the space bustling with a book club (or book “coven”) and a “Dead Poets Society” where guests bring in original or favorite poems to read open mic-style. Often, the shop hosts after-hours parties to coincide with the changing phases of the moon, which symbolize the cycles of life, death, and rebirth, serving as a reminder of the tie between humans and nature.

Robinson-Ollila says these get-togethers have “made it possible for us to give back philanthropically.” In 2022, money raised from the Blessed Be community was donated to The Women’s Resource Center. The store has also hosted a coat drive, a voter registration drive, and a fundraiser for the Navajo Water Project, whose mission is to bring safe water to homes without access to water or sewer lines.

It also gives the public a chance to meet other pagan locals and to browse Blessed Be’s merch. While her original recipe teas are the top seller, Robinson-Ollila says crystals— which can be used for energy cleansing, meditation, and chakra balancing—are a close second. She also says that starting out in the vendor circuit helped her create a network of over 60 local makers and artists whose candles, jewelry, and books are now featured in Blessed Be on consignment.

For those looking for a little serenity or even a boost of prosperity, Blessed Be’s spell kits include all of the necessary ingredients along with detailed instructions. RobinsonOllila is in the store nearly every day to answer questions and provide guidance on how to carry out rituals or even to chat with inquiring minds about her latest studies.

“I’m constantly researching spiritual perspectives from a multitude of regions as if I was an anthropologist,” she tells us.

Once in a while, she finds herself explaining “examples of science overlapping with the world of metaphysics,” to those who challenge her with skepticism (which she calls “healthy”) or a misunderstanding of pagan beliefs.

While some enter her store seeking good fortune, Robinson-Ollila, says she already has it. “My customers’ presence is what brings me wealth. I am abundant because of the energy they share with me. They teach me, they cry with me, they laugh with me, and they for sure keep me on my toes.”

Blessed Be’s next moon celebration will take place Aug. 30 from 5pm-7pm, followed by a Dead Poets Society on Sept. 9 from 6pm7pm, and their Fall Equinox Party on Sept. 23 starting at 5pm. For more information visit BlessedBeTea.com.

“Farming Is Just Solving Problems”

150 years of history at Petoskey’s Coveyou Scenic Farm Market

By Al Parker

There aren’t many Michigan businesses that keep rolling along for 150 years, let alone under the same family ownership.

But that’s an achievement that Coveyou Scenic Farm Market will reach next year. “It’s been in our family since 1874,” explains David Coveyou, a fifth generation operator of the farm, along with his wife, Kathy.

The Family Business

The homestead sits on some 330 acres just south of Petoskey on U.S. 131. “My family is French-Canadian and came down from Canada to build a small sawmill and farm this land. It was an 80-acre homestead at first and has grown over the years.”

Coveyou has nothing but admiration for those early relatives.

“I am crazy impressed by what they did,” he says, looking out over the pristine green farmland. “This was all forest when they came. They cleared all this land by hand. Took down trees, pulled rocks, and raised livestock, crops, and grains…and a lot of potatoes. From the bridge south, the soil is sandy and everyone grew potatoes.”

One family trait is to keep looking for ways to make the farm a growing and prosperous operation.

“They really took an active role in expanding the farm and improving its operations,” says Coveyou. “In 1907 they bought a Case threshing machine to use on their grains and to help other farmers. I see that kind of cooperation all through their history.”

One relative took an interest in beekeeping and expanded the bee hives into

the hundreds. By 1909, the Coveyous were producing 40,000 pounds of honey a year and expanded it further into the 1920s. In 1931, the family built their own semi-truck to drive the bees down to Georgia to keep production going in the winter. “They sold honey all over the area,” says Coveyou.

“From here up to Calumet in the U.P.”

From the 1920s to the 1950s, it was the Potato Era at Coveyou farm, and David’s grandfather Eugene was leading the way.

“Farmers during those years used to compete on who could produce the most potatoes,” says Coveyou. “During the 1940s, there was a labor shortage and schools would close so kids could help harvest the potato crop. Then my dad, Lorenzo, designed an automatic potato harvester. He didn’t try to market it or anything, but used it on the farm.”

Potatoes went out of fashion in the 1960s, and as markets changed, so did the enterprising Coveyou family. Under Lorenzo’s guidance, the farm got into seed grains, wheat, rye, barley, and oats. The farm diversified into strawberries and sweet corn at that time as well.

The Prodigal Son Returns

When Coveyou was a boy, he spent many years working on the farm, but got some conflicting advice from Lorenzo. “He said, ‘David, whatever you do, don’t go into farming,’” recalls Coveyou with a laugh.

And Coveyou took that advice. After graduating from Petoskey High School, he traveled north to Michigan Tech and earned an engineering degree. He headed west, to southern California, where he worked on satellite designs. Tiring of the L.A. lifestyle,

Coveyou moved to a Boston suburb where he engineered cell phones.

While he pursued his engineering career, his parents were getting older and none of his siblings seemed interested in taking over the operation of the family farm.

“In Massachusetts, I got interested in sustainable small farms,” he says. “I wondered if it would be economically viable for a small farm in northern Michigan.”

And when he said he was going to give up engineering to return to Petoskey and farm?

“My parents were supportive, but they thought I was crazy,” he says, smiling. “It was a slow transition from engineering to farming, but I was 100 percent in by 2007. I already had a model that I thought would work.”

That model includes growing products high in quality, and Coveyou started not with veggies, but with chrysanthemums. Then he added organically grown produce, which he studied during his Massachusetts years. “You have to have scale and high quality items,” he explains.

He went into tomatoes in a big way, first building a single hoop house for them, then adding over the years. Now the farm has 10 hoop houses holding thousands of tomato plants in various stages of growth. Cherries, grapes, and various produce followed. There are now 30 acres of organic produce lovingly cared for on the farm.

“When it comes to flavor, I’ll put ours up against anybody,” Coveyou says. “The key to our operation is to keep evolving. Farming is just solving problems.”

One problem this generation of Coveyous solved was satisfying the farm’s appetite for energy. They built geo-thermal walk-in coolers to keep produce cool in

the summer sun, and in 2014 added a solar array that produces all the electricity the farm uses for the coolers, the farmhouse, and the lights—everything except for the irrigation pump

Coveyou’s innovations caught the eyes of state officials, and he was twice honored by Gov. Rick Snyder with energy efficiency awards

“We were part of a group,” Coveyou says modestly about the Lansing accolades. “We’ve gotten calls from across the country from folks who want to learn about our geo-thermal.”

Going to Market

So where can you find the bounty of the farm?

The Coveyou barn, built in 1937 when U.S. 131 was built, houses the elaborate farm market packed with wholesome, fresh products. While an impressive assortment of fresh veggies are available at the market, much of it goes to restaurants, stores, and wholesalers across northern Michigan.

“Two hundred pounds of lettuce goes to City Park Grille every week,” Coveyou notes. “American Spoon Foods uses our tomatillos and peppers in their salsas and spicy jams.”

In the fall, when classes resume, the Coveyous sell produce to schools in Petoskey, Pellston, and Alanson. In 2020, during COVID, they provided some 18,000 food boxes to area food pantries, from Mancelona to the eastern U.P., and they still provide over 100 boxes weekly to the community Senior Center.

“We’ve gotten some nice thank-you notes from people who got that produce,” says Coveyou.

One of the most popular aspects of

David Coveyou in the farm market

Charlevoix’s Harwood Gold trail mix is one of many Michigan products in the farm market.

Organic tomatoes are a key crop at the farm.

Wee Bee Jammin’ is from Bear Lake.

the farm is the Open Market program, a produce-buying membership that allows a household all the healthy organic vegetable produce they can eat for one fee.

Members are allowed to visit the market any day of the week, visit as often as they want, and take as much fresh vegetable produce as their household will consume in a timely manner

“It’s on the honor system,” explains Coveyou. “We trust members to choose

wisely to minimize waste. And it changes people’s eating habits. Some stop in every day, some from Charlevoix or Cheboygan come in once a week.”

“It’s a really great program,” says one member, who said he works nearby and stops in three or four times a week to get fresh veggies for his lunch. “I really love it and encourage anyone who values freshness to give it a try.”

Fruit, micro-greens, flowers, potted herb

plants, carving pumpkins, seasonal décor, and packaged products are not included in the Open Market plan. The season runs from June through October, and the fee is based on the size of the family. A single-person charge is $110 a month, while a second person can be added for $50 more. Additional children ages 8-20 are $5 a month, and children under 8 are free.

“I can’t stress enough how important the community is in making the farm a success,” says Coveyou. “Anyone who comes into our

market feels better when they leave. They know they’re not just at a store. Everything here is top quality.”

So will the farm continue whenever David and Kathy decide to step back? “We have four kids, three boys and a girl, and they all have great appreciation for the farm,” he hints.

Learn more at coveyouscenicfarm.com or call (231) 347-0011.

Our Secret Ingredient

Michigan Montmorency Dried Cherries

Cherry Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

The classic oatmeal cookie recipe taken to a whole new level with coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, and our favorite... Montmorency Dried Cherries!

Ingredients

2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

1 1/3 cups coconut

1 cup Montmorency Dried Cherries

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine oats, flour, baking soda & salt; set aside.

Beat butter and sugars until fluffy; beat in eggs & vanilla.

Mix dry ingredients into butter/sugar mixture.

Stir in coconut, dried cherries & chocolate chips.

Drop by the spoonful onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake 10-15 mins; cool 5 mins before moving to cooling rack.

Makes 24 Cookies!

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Honey is produced right on the family farm.

A peek inside the farm market shows off local wares shelved throughout the old barn.

On the Ground with Higher Grounds

Mexico, Ethiopia, and beyond

By Anna Faller

In early May, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was hit with flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain, devastating communities in the Kalehe Territory of the South Kivu province. As a result, more than 400 people were killed— with another 2,500 still missing—and an estimated 50,000 people have been displaced or are in need of food assistance.

That damage has also impacted several families of the Muungano coffee cooperative, a farming community that collaborates with Higher Grounds Trading Co. in Traverse City.

Through sister nonprofit On the Ground Global, Higher Grounds co-founder Chris Treter and his team have been working in the DRC since 2014, where they helped establish Saveur du Kivu—the first coffee tasting competition of its kind and celebration of the region’s reemergence—and have helped build gender equity programs in a country where violence against women is rampant.

Relief to the DRC in the wake of the flooding has been painfully slow, as treacherous conditions and widespread damage have made travel nearly impossible. In the interim, On the Ground—along with its network of coffee cooperatives—has been raising money to support 600 families until aid arrives.

“I’ve witnessed the devastation,” says Treter. “[Thousands] of churches, houses, and schools are buried. So many people are now homeless, and there’s nobody to help them.”

It’s because of situations like this, he says,

that On the Ground Global exists: “to work on the building blocks of society; ensure the well-being of anyone who’s ever crossed our supply chain; and work to create change from a higher grounds seat.”

Witnessing a Global Movement

The seed for On the Ground Global began in Chiapas, Mexico, in the 1990s and early aughts, when the region was making headlines as an epicenter of human rights crises.

audiences, Treter was moved to action.

“I remember seeing a bunch of people who looked like me at the WTO protests [which opposed new trade negotiations]. I was intrigued as to why they would put themselves in danger for policies that didn’t seem to impact them,” he says.

So he took his questions straight to the source, traveling to Chiapas to write his postgraduate thesis on commercializing coffee in Mexico. As he connected with local

Treter deadpans—he got to work sourcing Chiapas-grown coffee from a co-op called Maya Vinic and selling it at Michigan farmers markets. As support for the initiative grew, so did their ranks of cooperative farmers.

“We realized that our capacity and ability to create change was much broader than just Chiapas,” Treter says.

Officially formed in 2002, Higher Grounds Trading Co. is Michigan’s only certified B-Corp coffee company. They work in tandem with coffee importing co-op Cooperative Coffees (which they co-own) to source fair trade and organic beans from a global network of coffee growers. The business model is circular in that profits funnel back to partnered growers, allowing those communities to become more sustainable.

The coffee business was also “actively pursued,” says Treter, with the foundation of On the Ground Global as a nonprofit. “Higher Grounds helps foster and support revenue, so we aren’t beholden to [funder] dollars,” he notes.

For context: when the Mexican government agreed to the enactment of NAFTA in 1994, it was met with opposition from far-left political group the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (aka the EZLN). This launched a period of unrest between Mexico’s government and the antineoliberal left. Violence permeated the next several years, leaving hundreds dead in the wake of events like the Chiapas Uprising (a 12-day insurrection) and the Acteal Massacre, wherein 45 pacifists were brutally murdered while at a prayer meeting.

As these tragedies reached global

growers, though, Treter became acutely aware of the issues the indigenous communities faced. In particular, they grew excellent coffee but had no larger market for it.

“These were communities on the forefront of a global movement to make the world more equitable for everyone, but they were struggling to keep their lands and culture,” he says.

That experience eventually grew into Higher Grounds Trading Co., where the goal is to utilize coffee as an agent of change in communities fighting for indigenous rights. Back stateside—“the belly of the beast,”

Tackling Global Issues

On the Ground Global often operates in conflict zones—including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicaragua, and the Middle East—and focuses on working with communities who make their living growing coffee.

Unlike other NGOs, though, OtG does not presume to identify needs in its partnered communities. Instead, says cofounder, Timothy Young, “We respond to that [group’s] definition of what they feel they need to develop.”

This local coffee company’s nonprofit arm is at work in the DRC,

“I’ve witnessed the devastation,” says Treter. “[Thousands] of churches, houses, and schools are buried. So many people are now homeless, and there’s nobody to help them.”

Saveur du Kivu is a coffee tasting competition in the Democratic Republic of Congo that also includes coffee farmer workshops and resources.

The organization’s projects have included a partnership with Ethiopia’s Hase Gola communities, wherein four newlyconstructed schools have served upwards of 9,000 students, Young estimates. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, OtG has ushered 711 women through its gender equity training programs (the waitlist consistently tops 200), which teaches financial literacy skills and introduces participants and their spouses to ways they can generate additional income.

Another area of focus for the nonprofit has been funding Field School Agronomy Education in Chiapas, where a blight epidemic is killing their primary coffee crop. The program, which is just three years old, focuses on farmer resilience and best field practices in the scope of growing climate change, and has thus far trained more than 20 leaders to help support local growing communities.

Offering a Local Connection

On the Ground Global, though, is just one organization, and, as Young reiterates, the demand for the outreach it provides will always surpass the supply. In that regard, OtG is in the middle of what he calls a “capacity-building phase,” which will allow the organization to pursue new projects by expanding its member administration.

Upcoming efforts include a continued focus on providing support in the DRC,

as well as additional disaster relief and potential fundraising in Colombia. Treter also highlights the importance of solidifying OtG’s model from a business perspective.

“It’s proven that consumers care, but not everyone has the opportunity to rely on multimedia,” he says. Consequently, establishing a connection between our favorite Muungano coffee, for instance, and the growers behind it is critical to sustaining the organization’s efforts. “We need to find ways to engage with and support those shared values,” he adds.

Treter says that in terms of contributions, “any little bit of money goes a long way,” noting that even sums as small as 50 cents can help fund projects and small-business microloans. Higher Grounds also offers a line of products called Coffees for Change, which donates five dollars per purchase to On the Ground’s programs, as well as a range of other local initiatives (including the Women’s Resource Center and Title Track).

At the end of the day though, it’s all about the coffee. “[These communities] have extremely good coffee, and supporting it is very important to those people,” says Treter.

“I couldn’t care less if it’s through Higher Grounds—I just hope consumers will try it.”

Find On the Ground Global at onthegroundglobal.org. Higher Grounds Trading Company is located at 806 Red Dr. in Traverse City. highergroundstrading.com.

In 2019, On the Ground delivered hand washing stations to schools and coffee cooperatives throughout the ebola highrisk areas in Eastern Congo.

Welcome to Archie’s Social House

By Geri Dietze

The folks behind Archie’s Food Truck parked their rolling stock this past May and moved to a permanent location at 237 Lake Ave., just on the edge of downtown. (The site was previously occupied by Benedict, and before that, Patisserie Amie—a brunch dynasty, if you will.)

Jon and Nick Petrie, Archie’s chef and manager respectively, are the guys behind Archie’s Social House, and their dad, Dave, was the founder of Archie’s Food Truck. So, who is Archie? Joseph “Archie” Ely was Dave’s dad, a beloved family patriarch, pretend tough guy (whose nickname derives from popular TV curmudgeon Archie Bunker), and doting grandfather to Nick and Jon.

The families were something of an anomaly in these times, as the Petries lived right next door to their grandparents. Archie cooked breakfast for Jon and Nick on school days, and the whole family shared a meal every week featuring their grandma’s home cooking. Manager Nick Petrie explains that his grandfather was “well known in Grayling and a really nice guy who would do whatever he could for people.”

Though Archie passed away before his food truck or restaurant namesakes came to fruition, his legacy lives on. On their website, the Petries say, “Using some of our Grandma’s recipes and some of our own, we made a menu that was full of comfort foods we had growing up, but with a twist of our own. We paid homage to Archie’s

family oriented mentality with farm to table, where we strive to give back to the community by keeping our produce local whenever possible.”

The Right Spot

The food truck began rolling through northern Michigan in 2018, but there was hope for a more permanent home for the dining concept.

“We always dreamed of having a brick-and-mortar location,” Jon says, and finding the Lake Ave. site seems especially auspicious. One of Jon’s first dining experiences when he moved to Traverse City to attend culinary school in 2014 was to eat at the renowned Patisserie Amie, the current site of Archie’s. “It’s such a good feeling to be in this space that was such an inspiration for me as an 18-year-old just trying to find my way,” he says.

So, did the stars align, or was Grandpa Archie looking on when they found their current location? (You decide, but we’re leaning toward Archie.)

Urban-chic influences define the space both inside and out. The interior is light and airy, with lots of greenery and local art. Simple wooden tables and chairs, plus an expansive wooden bench-style seat strewn with comfy pillows, accommodate 45. The patio currently seats 35, but will be expanded at a future date. Patrons can sit comfortably under the striped awning and umbrella tables; in colder temps, outdoor heaters will cut the chill. The whole vibe is welcoming and bright, and guests are encouraged to hang out over breakfast, brunch, lunch, and coffee.

Fans of Archie’s Food Truck have made a smooth transition to the Social House, and it’s obvious that customer loyalty is alive and well. Nick says that unlike when they were working in the truck, he and Jon can walk the floor and get to know their customers. Plus, putting down roots has created an entirely new customer base, many of whom have quickly become regulars, and the Petries are offering a neighborhood discount to residents of the Old Town and Midtown neighborhoods.

Jon says that they are “extremely happy” with the new iteration of Archie’s, and that they “are getting tons of good feedback about the menu,” both from customers and staff.

The Perfect Dish

“If we can’t do it perfectly, then we won’t do it.” So says Jon about Archie’s menu, which is centered on New American cuisine and emphasizes fresh, local, and seasonal dishes.

And since the spotlight in this issue is on ingredients, it’s no coincidence that the Petries are dedicated to sourcing the finest building blocks for their food. Think about this lineup used in the restaurant: Bay Bread Co., home of hand-made, from-scratch artisanal loaves; Bashobean Family Farm, for pesticide-, herbicide-, and insecticide-free produce; Ebels General Store, famous for their smoked meats, among other things; Old Hickory Beefalo Farm, for nutrient-rich, grass-fed meats; Higher Grounds coffees, supporting global fair trade since 2001; Grand Traverse Sauce Company, home of locally sourced

condiments; and Light of Day teas, Michigan’s (and North America’s) only Demeter Certified Biodynamic® TEA farm, a holistic, sustainable form of agriculture.

What do all of those amazing ingredients turn into? On the breakfast side, griddle items include challah French toast and pancakes, and Belgian waffles are elevated with add-ons such as strawberries and cream; a Nutella drizzle with wafer bits, hazelnuts, and whipped cream; bananas Foster; or blueberry and lemon curd.

There’s the Cheese Blintz—for breakfast or dessert—filled with sweetened ricotta and then lightly crisped in clarified butter. Buildyour-own omelets and eggs Benedict—from the traditional with thick-cut ham, to the inventive—are huge favorites. (Must-trys include the Short Rib Benny with tarragon oil, onion crispies, and poached eggs or the Mushroom Benny made with local mushrooms, bacon, and poached eggs. All versions topped with rich house-made Hollandaise.)

Vegetarians and vegans will like the Avocado Toast with roasted corn, pickled red onions, avocado, and cilantro (cotija cheese optional) on multigrain bread. Or the Tofu Scramble, marinated tofu, spinach, bell pepper, onion and avocado topped with black lava salt.

I Wanna Hold Your Handheld

Speaking of vegans, the Vegan Sammi is piled high with tempeh bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and pesto kewpie (kewpie is Japanese mayo), served on ciabatta.

Meanwhile, food truck fans will be happy

Eggs Benedict in various iterations are a mainstay of the restaurant.

to see Chico & the Man, the brand’s avocado black bean burger, with goat cheese, greens, and roasted red bell coulis on a brioche bun.

Carnivores should opt for the Brunch Burger, two beefalo patties with bacon and avocado, topped with a fried egg, maple aioli and onion crispies; or the Townie 2.0, double beefalo patties with the works.

We also like the C.C.B. (Chicken Cordon Bleu) with parm-encrusted chicken breast, sliced ham, Swiss, sundried tomato aioli,

and butter lettuce on a fresh brioche bun. Oh, and there’s a Monte Cristo on fresh challah French toast, as well as a taco trio of blackened whitefish.

As if that weren’t enough, you’ll find fresh salads, specialty lattes, and daily specials to keep you coming back.

Coming Attractions

When Northern Express spoke to the Petries, the full liquor license was on its way,

“any day now,” Jon says. In keeping with the brunch vibe, patrons will soon enjoy flights of both bloody Marys and mimosas, among other offerings. Nick adds that the future bar will include some local beers and wines, and the top-shelf spirits will all come from local distilleries.

Also on the horizon: Archie’s Food Truck will be remodeled this year, and the Petries hope to open it next spring as a satellite location featuring the original

Archie’s menu.

In terms of the future for the restaurant menu, Nick says that they would like to “lean into the social house aspect,” by offering a small plates menu and cocktails in the evenings, with the possibility of entertainment.

Find Archie’s Social House at 237 Lake Ave. in Traverse City. (231) 421-1900, archiesfresh.com

Here's Archie himself, the inspiration for the restaurant's name and their family-first business practices. Elevate your waffle with strawberries and cream.

The Brunch Burger aims to impress with high-stacked toppings.

saturday

CRYSTAL LAKE TEAM MARATHON & SOLO MARATHON: 284 S. Benzie Blvd., Beulah. Run the full 26.2 miles by yourself, starting at 7am, or with a team, starting at 8am. $30-$85. runsignup.com/CrystalLakeTeamMarathon

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BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: Aug. 5-13. Port Royal Bash, Disc Golf Tournament, Tommy’s PirateFest Poker Run, Pirate Princess & Queen Banquet, decorate your ship & invade Treasure Town, USA, live music, PirateFest Parade, Highlander Games, The Battle of the Boyne River, “BC Rocks!” & much more. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL VI: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg, Aug. 8-13. FEI North American Youth Championships. $15. traversecityhorseshows.com/events

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MARK MELLON TRIATHLON & 5K: 8am, Otsego Lake County Park, Gaylord. Sprint Triathlon ($75), Sprint Triathlon - Relay Team ($95), 5K Run ($25), Kids Swim Run ($0), Kayak Triathlon ($75), Kayak Triathlon Relay ($95). Starting times range from 8am - 10am. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Gaylord/ MarkMellonTriathlon5K?aflt_token=vkmwD mweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: 3606 Blair Townhall Rd., TC. Aug. 6-12. Featuring the Northwestern Michigan Figure-8, BNR & Big Car Rs Bonestock Demo Derby, Lawn Mower & Mini Wedge Races, SJO Motocross, Super Kicker Rodeo, midway rides, animals & much more. northwesternmichiganfair.net

CHARLEVOIX WATERFRONT ART FAIR: 9am-6pm, East Park, downtown Charlevoix. Artists & craftsmen have been chosen from hundreds of applicants who subject their work to the jury. The Art Fair draws over 25,000 art lovers to Charlevoix. charlevoixwaterfrontartfair.org

DREW KOSTIC MEMORIAL 5K TOUGH

RUN: 9am, Twisted Trails Off Road Park, Copemish. 5K obstacle run to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Uneven terrain, water, mud, hills, & various obstacles. Run the 5K alone for $55, or with a team of 4 for $55 each person. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Copemish/TheDrewKosticMemorial5K?aflt_token=v kmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw

FRIENDS OF THE ALDEN DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9am-2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. 231331-4318.

MICHIGAN PARKINSON FOUNDATION

HERO WALK: 9am-noon, GT County Civic Center, TC. The walk features a 1 mile walk route, Parkinson exercise demonstrations, & entertainment for the whole family while raising critical funds needed for the 35,000 individuals with Parkinson’s in Michigan. parkinsonsmi.org

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39TH INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS

FESTIVAL: Mackinaw City, Aug. 11-13. Watch ironworkers compete in the world championship column climb, rod tying, spud throw, rivet toss, & knot tying competitions.

PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY

FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: 10am-1pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games. Something for infants through seniors!

GUIDED BIRDWATCHING HIKE: 1011:30am, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal

Mountain, Thompsonville. Join Executive Director & birding guide Angie Quinn on this hike to view or hear a variety of Michigan birds. Meet at the trailhead at 10am. Binoculars recommended. Free with Art Park admission. michlegacyartpark.org/toursworkshops/birdwatching-series

MODEL TRAIN SHOW & SWAP MEET: 10am-4pm, Alden Depot Museum.

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in art for all ages. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/openstudio-august-12

OUTDOOR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 10am-3pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Browse Michigan vendors offering art, jewelry, crafts, food & more. This is a free event & great for all ages. thevillagetc.com

PORT ONEIDA FAIR: 10am-4pm, Port Oneida Rural Historic District, Maple City. Step back in time & experience life as it was in the late 1800’s & early 1900’s. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, fur trapping & much more. The fair is held at six of the historic farmsteads in Port Oneida. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. nps. gov/thingstodo/port-oneida-fair.htm

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ART FROM THE ATTIC: 11am-3pm, Charlevoix Circle of Arts. A fundraiser for Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Featuring previously loved art. Shop a wide selection of gently used framed artwork, prints, sculptures, art supplies & more. Change your décor for a fraction of the price. charlevoixcircle.org

ANNUAL NORTHPORT DOG PARADE: Noon, downtown Northport. Canine Couture: A Doggie Fashion Show. Dogs & their families will walk the streets of Downtown Northport (red carpet) while dressed according to theme. Register. northportomenachamber. org/northport-dog-parade

MICHIGAN BREWERY RUNNING SERIES:

7K FUN RUN: Noon, Right Brain Brewery, TC. $35-$55 + fee. eventbrite.com/e/7kbeer-run-x-right-brain-2023-mi-brewery-running-series-registration-491963876197

30TH ANNUAL ODAWA HOMECOMING

POW WOW: 1pm & 7pm, LTBB Pow Wow Grounds, Harbor Springs. Junior Miss Odawa & Miss Odawa contests. Dance, drum & hand drum contests. Free. odawahomecoming.weebly.com

“A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS”: 2pm & 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Based on Arnold Lobel’s award-winning series of children’s stories, “A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS” follows two amphibious best friends - a worrywart toad & an upbeat frog - over the course of a year. Performed by the Young Company’s 8-16 year old one-week musical theatre campers. $21 adults; $12 under 18. tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent470.html

BAYSIDE TRAVELLERS CONTRA

DANCE: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC. Featuring live music by local band Rigs & Jeels. Skills workshop at 7pm. No partner or experience necessary. Dances led by a caller will go from 7:30-10:30pm. Donations only; suggested $10/person. dancetc.com

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NWS: AWARD WINNING NOVELIST ANN

PATCHETT: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Ann will be in conversation with Erin Whiting

about “Tom Lake,” Ann’s new novel based in a fictional cherry orchard in a northern Michigan lakeside town. GA with a book is $48.50. Student with college ID, $5. cityoperahouse. org/node/518

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIVETS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pitspitters/schedule

RUN THE PIER 5K: 7:30pm, Duffy Park, Manistee. $40. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Manistee/RTP5K

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THE BOB MARSHALL BAND : 7:30pm, BIC Center, Beaver Island. Cowboy country music with a rock & roll attitude. $25. store.biccenter.org/product/the-bob-marshall-band

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2023: 8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV, & The Cowsills. $50, $60, $65. lrcr.com/event/happy-together-tour

MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Enjoy swing, jazz & pop with the Center For Jazz & Percussive Arts.

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NEEDTOBREATHE: SOLDOUT: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. This Grammy-nominated multi-platinum rock band has generated over one billion streams, topped several Billboard Radio, Album, & sales charts, & has soldout arenas & amphitheaters all over the

world. $62, $77, $110, $135, $157. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/needtobreathe

sunday

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 12)

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL VI: (See Sat., Aug. 12)

39TH INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS

FESTIVAL: (See Sat., Aug. 12)

BRITISH CAR CLUB SHOW: 10am-4pm, Alden Tennis Court Park.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW & SWAP MEET: (See Sat., Aug. 12)

30TH ANNUAL ODAWA HOMECOMING

POW WOW: (See Sat., Aug. 12, except today’s time is noon.)

ARTIST MARKET: 1pm, Walloon Lake Winery, Petoskey. Check out what local northern Michigan artists have to offer. walloonlakewinery.com/events ----------------------

GLEN LAKE ALUMNI SHARE & CARE

GATHERING: 1:30-8pm, Glen Arbor Township Hall. Open invite to Glen Lake area community & non-profit groups. Free.

FARM FEST: (See Sat., Aug. 12)

The 36th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival hits Bellaire Aug. 14-19! Catch the Bellaire is Fresh Air Summer Concert Series with The Timebombs, join Paddle Antrim for the Bellaire Community Paddle, enjoy the Rubber Duck “DASH,” Duck & Glow 5K Run, Rubber Ducky Race, Art & Craft Show, Grand Parade, and much more. bellairechamber.org/ rubber-ducky-festival

TUES TRIVIA 7-9PM

Sun-Tues: noon-10pm (closed Wed)

Thurs: 4-10pm • Fri-Sat: noon-11pm

TO-GOAVAILABLEORDERS 231-252-4157

Kitchen open until 9pm Sun-Thurs and 10pm on Fri & Sat

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

PATIO NOW OPEN!

farm raised &michigan made

Music 6:30-9:30pm THURS, AUG 17 - Family Jam

FRI, AUG 18 - J Hawkins Band SAT, AUG 19 - Chris Sterr

221 E State St. - downtown TC

end of summer sale

aug 17-20 • 10am – 5pm

WE’RE CLEANING OUT THE BARNS FOR OUR BIG END OF SUMMER EVENT!

End of Season Markdowns • Vintage Treasures • Furniture • MichiganMade Products • Kids Toys • Gifts

• Home Decor • Local Produce • Soft Serve Ice Cream • Slushies & Homemade Pies!

myrtleandmaudes.com located in williamsburg, mi

Conservation District staff for a guided float down the Boardman River from the launch at Scheck’s to the Brown Bridge Quiet Area canoe landing while learning about topics associated with the watershed, river ecology, & restoration & recreational efforts within the Brown Bridge Quiet Area. Some paddling experience is recommended. Children must be accompanied by experienced adult paddler (ages 12+). Register. Free. natureiscalling. org/events

JUMPING GRASSHOPPERS! WITH BRAD

VON BLON: 4-5:30pm, Little Traverse Conservancy’s Offield Family Viewlands, Harbor Springs. The former golf course now provides wildflower meadows where a great diversity of native insects can be found. Walk through tall grass & wildflowers to look for as many species as you can catch. Must register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5303696

BELLAIRE COMMUNITY PADDLE WITH SHORT’S BREWING COMPANY: 6pm, Richardi Park, Bellaire. Join Paddle Antrim for a slow paddle on the Intermediate River as a lead up to Bellaire’s Rubber Ducky Festival & Race. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, & pfd (life jacket). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water. Free; waiver required. paddleantrim.com/event/bellaire-community-paddle-with-shorts-brewing-company

36TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: Bellaire, Aug. 14-19. Today includes the Paddle Antrim Community Paddle (see above listing). bellairechamber.org/rubberducky-festival

NUB’S NOB SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs. Featuring Jack M Senff & Lara Fullford. Free.

CLAUDIA SCHMIDT: 7:30pm, BIC Center, Beaver Island. With her multi-octave voice, 12 string guitar & mountain dulcimer, Claudia weaves together song, story & spoken word. $10 - $25. store.biccenter.org/product/ claudia-schmidt-2023

aug 17

FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: 10am, Bellaire Public Library. All proceeds benefit the Bellaire Public Library. bellairelibrary.org ----------------------

KID’S CRAFT LAB: OIL & WATER DROP PAINTING: (See Mon., Aug. 14, except today’s times are 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm.)

36TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: Bellaire, Aug. 14-19. Today includes the Bellaire Area Historical Museum open for free from 11am-3pm; & the C.O.A. Senior Picnic Lunch, music by Dominic Fortuna, bingo & door prizes from 11:30am-2pm. bellairechamber.org/rubber-ducky-festival

LUNCHEON LECTURES: ENBRIDGE LINE

5: LEGAL & INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES: 11:30am, NCMC, Library Conference Center, Petoskey. Featuring JoAnne Cook, Netawn Kiogima, Deleta Smith, Holly T. Bird, & Liz Kirkwood. Register. $15; includes a buffet lunch. ncmclifelonglearning. com/event-5344647 ----------------------

LYLE GUN DEMONSTRATION: 1pm, Sleeping Bear Point Maritime Museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd., Glen Arbor. The Lyle Gun is the only canon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool. The program lasts about 15 minutes. Arrive early. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. nps.gov/planyourvisit/eventdetails.htm?id=515B86FB-0ECE-F3584B22AF376CE4F3A2

CONSENSES LELAND: A GUIDED WALK: 4pm, Old Art Building, front lawn, Leland. Local Leelanau artists have interpreted one another’s art in the vein of a game of ‘Telephone.’ Enjoy a sensory journey. Artists include Charles Hall, sculptor; Joshua Davis, musician; Kristin MacKenzie Hussey, painter; Michelle Leask, poet; Benjamin Maier, potter; Maggie Revel Mielczarek, textile designer; Joe Welsh, icecreamer. Free. oldartbuilding.com ----------------------

thursday

ART FROM THE ATTIC: (See Mon., Aug. 14)

56TH ANNUAL BUCK-

LEY OLD ENGINE SHOW : 6090 W 2 1/2 Rd., Buckley, Aug. 17-20. Presented by the Northwest Michigan Engine & Thresher Club. Farm chore demonstrations, veneer mill, 1906 cider mill, 1800’s sawmill, threshing & straw baling, plowing with steam, gas & diesel, steam whistle jubilee, tractor slow race, kids tractor pull, parade, spark show, Buckley Tractor Driving School, Garden Tractor Safari, Farm Tractor Safari, Tractor Poker Run, & much more. Gate fee: $10 per day for adults or $25 for a 4 day pass; 15 & under, free. buckleyoldengineshow.org

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NMCAA’S LAUNDRY PROJECT: 8:3011:30am, TC Laundry, Garfield Plaza, TC. Free laundry service for those in need.

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CHARLEVOIX SUMMER SIDEWALK

SALES: 9am-6pm, Downtown Charlevoix, Aug. 17-19.

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COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10-11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Featuring Alpine Media founder & owner DeJuan Jordan, who has become a key figure in northern Michigan audio/video production. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/coffee-10-dejuan-jordan

STREET MUSIQUE: WOMEN OF STREET MUSIQUE: 6:30-8:30pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring The North Carolines, Annie Capps, Holly Keller, Eliza Thorp & Magic by Jania. Free.

CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: K. JONES & THE BENZIE PLAYBOYS: 7pm, GT Pavilions, Grand Lawn, TC. Enjoy this six piece band playing blends of traditional, old school zydeco & Cajun music, while infusing rock, reggae & blues. Free. gtpavilions.org/events/ concerts-on-the-lawn-27

KEEPING THE MEMORY ALIVE, ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST - JAKE SLATER: 7pm, Old Art Building, front lawn, Leland. Enjoy three decades of Elvis favorites on the 46th anniversary of his passing. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. oldartbuilding.com

THE LONE BELLOW TRIO WSG DREW HALE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. This Nashvillebased trio brings their soul-inspired Americana stylings to Interlochen. They have scored two number-ones on the Americana Singles chart. Their songs include “Honey,” “Green Eyes and A Heart of Gold,” & more. TC’s Drew Hale kicks off the evening. $31$49. interlochen.org/events/lone-bellowtrio-2023-08-17

FUNNY BUSINESS COMEDY: CHELSEA HOOD FEAT. KEN WITZGALL: 9pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Victories, Petoskey. $5.

friday

36TH ANNUAL RUBBER

DUCKY FESTIVAL: Bellaire, Aug. 14-19. Today includes the Bellaire Farmers Market & ASI Garage Sale, Bellaire Merchants Sidewalk Sales, Music Downtown at Broad St. with Nick Vasquez, 4th Annual Rubber Duck “DASH”ducks drop at North Bridge & end at the Public Boat Ramp, Cornhole Tournament, 1 Mile Kid Fun Run, Duck & Glow 5K Run, & more. bellairechamber.org/rubber-ducky-festival

56TH ANNUAL BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE

SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)

CHARLEVOIX SUMMER SIDEWALK

SALES: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)

FIRST STEPS SCIENCE: FILL & POUR, MEASURE & MORE!: 9:30am, noon & 2:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Explore volume with spoons, cups & containers. Play a song with a water xylophone. greatlakeskids.org

FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)

HARBOR SPRINGS SIDEWALK SALES: Downtown Harbor Springs.

JUNIOR RANGER ANGLER PROGRAM:

Loon Lake Picnic Area, Honor. Stop by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a day of festivities aiming to provide safe & barrier-free opportunities to engage youth (primarily K-5th graders) in fishing. Between 10am-2pm, collect a Junior Angler booklet from the Mobile Visitor Center (Bear Force One) & complete all activity stations to learn about aquatic food webs, water safety, Leave No Trace, the importance of fishing to the Anishinaabek, etc. Once the Junior Angler booklet is complete, return it to Bear Force One to earn a Junior Angler badge & more. Completing the Junior Angler booklet & activities takes about one hour, so please plan on arriving to Loon Lake by 1pm. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. nps.gov/planyourvisit/ event-details.htm?id=5149C1AD-040D-CFFF5F6A2BFE0F745C8D

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: SEAN MILLER: Noon-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2023

SUMMER SEND-OFF: Downtown Petoskey, Aug. 18-20. Free activities, shopping & dining. Today includes the Charlotte Ross Lee Concert in the Park at noon, the final Sounds of Summer Concert in the park in the evening with Al Bettis, & the Super Mario Bros. Movie in the park at dark.

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KARAOKE NIGHT: 5:30-7pm, Arts for All, TC. Enjoy this night of music & dance. Light snacks will be available. Free. form.jotform. com/231985053472056

STROLL THE STREETS: 6-9pm, Boyne City. Performers include Jerome Forde, Annie & Rodd Capps & Jason, Dave & Sky Blue Pink, Two Beats, Yankee Station, Genne & Jesse, Peter Jensen, Sweetwater Bluesman, Billy P’s, & more. Today also includes Community Kids - family activities in Sunset Park from 6-8pm; petting zoo, crafts & more. boynecitymainstreet.com/event/131-10

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6:308:30pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring the Jelly Roll Blues Band. Bring a chair or blanket. Free.

AN EVENING WITH MELANIE BENJAMIN: 7pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Melanie will present her latest book, “California Golden, A Novel.” She is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Aviator’s Wife.” Free; RSVP required. mcleanandeakin.com/events-main

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DOWNTOWN GAYLORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring Spencer Opperman & The Hazel James Band. Bring a chair.

THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. The Concert captures the magic of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest winners with performances of iconic ABBA hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” & “Mamma Mia.” $30-$46. interlochen.org/events/concert-tribute-to-abba-2023-08-18

MUSIC IN MACKINAW: THE WAYNE’S

BAND: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Free.

aug

saturday

56TH ANNUAL BUCKLEY

OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)

11TH ANNUAL “WRESTLE

THE LAKE” BOAT POKER RUN: 9am-5pm, Ferry Beach, Lake Charlevoix. facebook. com/CharlevoixWrestling

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36TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: Bellaire, Aug. 14-19. Today includes the ASI Pickleball Mens Tournament, Teen Cornhole Tournament, Art & Craft Show, Merchant Sidewalk Sales, Music Downtown on Broad St. with Brotha James & The Gazing North Band, Grand Parade & Rubber Ducky Race, & more. bellairechamber.org/rubber-ducky-festival

CHARLEVOIX SUMMER SIDEWALK

SALES: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: 9am-5pm, Washington Park, Cheboygan. Featuring a large assortment of crafters selling jewelry, home decor, pottery, clothing, toys, kitchen essentials, custom printed shirts & mugs, & more. For vendor info, email: madeincheboygan@gmail.com. facebook.com/ madeincheboygan

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TIP OF THE MITT WATERSHED COUNCIL

CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Turner Park, Cheboygan. Help clean up along the banks of the Cheboygan River. Registration opens at 9am & the cleanup runs from 10am-noon. Afterwards enjoy pizza, beverages & craft beer from Cheboygan Brewing. Register. watershedcouncil. org/event/cheboygan-clean-waters-challenge

WALK FOR THE POOR: 9am, Holy Childhood of Jesus Harbor Springs. Benefits those who need assistance. cclcparishes. org/upcoming-events.html

11TH ANNUAL KIERSTEN’S RIDE EVENT: Chandler Hills Campground, Boyne Falls. Benefits suicide prevention programs in northern lower Michigan. Ride with your horse, walk, bike or ORV & raise money in sponsorships (ahead of the event). 10am: Horseback trail ride; 11am: Trail bike ride; 11:30am: Walk; 12-2pm: Lunch; 2:30pm: ORV ride. $10 Pre-registration; 5 & under free; $25 all after Aug. 12. files.constantcontact.com/3655fd4c201/d33d4db3-583a48ed-bc7f-8a92f8d83a2b.pdf

DOWNTOWN ART FAIR: 10am-5pm, Downtown Cass St., TC. ----------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS SIDEWALK SALES: Downtown Harbor Springs.

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in art for all ages. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/openstudio-august-19

REBECCA HOWE ARTIST TALK & WORKSHOP: 11am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie West Gallery, TC. The artist of “What felt true isn’t ours” discusses the installation & demonstrates their unique & highly thoughtful artistic process. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ rebecca-howe-artist-talk-workshop ----------------------

SUMMER SEND-OFF: Downtown Petoskey, Aug. 18-20. Today includes fun activities on Bay St. behind Beards Brewery, including lawn games, chalk art, tie-dying & live music. Free.

2023 MANITOU MUSIC: DRUMMUNITY: 1-3pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Percussionist Lori Fithian brings her collection of hand drums & percussion instruments to the Manitou Music Series. Join her in a Drummunity circle, a high-energy, fun, & empowering drumming activity for all age groups. Free. glenarborart.org/events/drummunity-2

ALL PRIDE, NO EGO: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Horizon Books will host LGBTQ+ executive Jim Fielding, the locally based author of “ALL PRIDE, NO EGO: A Queer Executive’s Journey to Living and Leading Authentically.” Fielding’s book will be published this month. horizonbooks.com/event/ all-pride-no-ego-jim-fielding-book-signing

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“A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS”: 2pm & 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Presented by the Young Company’s 8 to 16 year old one-week musical theatre campers. $21 adults; $12 youth under 18. tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ online?bestavail=1784&qty=0

STAR PARTY: 5-11pm, Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Hwy., Glen Arbor. Please park in the row furthest from the dunes with your headlights facing M-109. Drop-in telescope & info stations will be available for you to visit. Find Your Park in the stars. Programs will be cancelled if the sky is not visible due to weather conditions. Call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the decision. Programs are free with a park entrance pass. nps.gov/ slbe/planyourvisit/explore-the-night-sky.htm

KENNY OLSON ROCK-N-HOLE CHARITY

CONCERT: 7pm, Elmbrook Golf Course, TC. Multi-platinum guitarist Kenny Olson will perform in concert outdoors following his charity golf outing to support women in northern Michigan impacted by ovarian cancer. Purchase tickets the night of the show. Call 231946-9180 for details. $25.

SOUTHERN RAISED: 7:30pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Classical meets bluegrass & city streets meet country roads. $15$30. lavenderhillfarm.com/the-series

THE BEACH BOYS: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. This rock band has sold more than 100 million records & has dozens of chart-topping hits like “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” “Good Vibrations,” & many more. $39-$70. interlo-

chen.org/events/beach-boys-2023-08-19

MUSIC IN MACKINAW: CHERRY CAPITAL MEN’S CHORUS: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Free.

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THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER: SOLD OUT: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. 50th Anniversary & Final World Tour. Enjoy pop & jazz hits with this quartet who has won 10 Grammy Awards out of 20 nominations & has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Join wait list! $127, $112, $87, $72, $57. greatlakescfa.org/ events/detail/the-manhattan-transfer

sunday

RACE THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC: 7:30am, Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City. Olympic, sprint, supersprint triathlon, sprint duathlon. 3disciplines.com/upcoming_event/racethe-straits-of-mackinac

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56TH ANNUAL BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE

SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)

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MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., Aug. 19, today’s time is 10am-3pm.)

SUMMER SEND-OFF: Downtown Petoskey, Aug. 18-20. Enjoy activities, shopping & dining.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW & SWAP MEET: 1-4pm, Alden Depot Museum.

HEADSTONE CLEANING: 2pm, Lake Ann Township Cemetery. The Benzie Area Historical Society is offering this program with historian Jane Purkis to train volunteers in the

correct methods of cleaning cemetery gravestones. Bring a cleaning kit: bucket, gallon or two of water, stiff natural brush, stiff sponge, old toothbrush, towel, trash bag, & plastic or wood scraper. 231-882-5539.

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SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring the Rivertown Jazz Band. Bring a blanket or chair. Free.

ongoing

THE ALIVE POETS SOCIETY: Saturdays, 9-11am, Poetess and Stranger, 445 E. Mitchell Street, Unit A, downtown Petoskey. Read, discuss & write poetry together. Ages 17+. poetessandstranger.com

KIDS CRAFTS WITH KRISTY: Mondays, 10:30am-noon through Aug. Interlochen Public Library, Community Room. Kids will learn & practice different crafts skills. Geared toward ages 5-12, but all are welcome.

HARBOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY BAND: Mondays, Harbor Springs waterfront, next to Pier Restaurant, 8pm. Free outdoor symphony band concerts.

BICYCLE MUFFIN RIDE: Fridays, 9am1pm, Darrow Park, TC. Join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club for their weekly Muffin Ride from TC to Suttons Bay & back. The ride is 33 miles round-trip & includes a stop at a bakery or coffeehouse in Suttons Bay. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

BLOOMS & BIRDS: WILDFLOWER WALK: Tuesdays, 10am through Sept., Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents to find & identify the unique wildflowers at Grass River Natural Area. Along the way look & listen for the birds who call Grass River home. grassriver.org

GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Tours are at 10am on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Labor Day. They are about two miles long & take a little more than two hours. They begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza at the corner of 6th & Union St. near downtown. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times. walktchistory.com

DOUGHERTY MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Dougherty Mission House, TC. Docent led tours of the 1842 Rev. Dougherty Mission House built by the Odawa & Chippewa with Chief Agosa. Explore the House, summer kitchen, carriage shed, icehouse, demonstration gardens & trail through the 15 acres. Visiting exhibit features the Inns of Old Mission. Discover where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. Tour hours are Wednesdays through Sundays, 10am-4pm until Aug. 14, & then they change to Fri. & Sat. from 12-4pm. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com

farmers markets

BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, ASI Community Center & Park, Bellaire.

BOYNE CITY OUTDOOR FARMERS MAR-

KET: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-noon through Oct. 14. Veterans Park, Boyne City. Shop local produce, artwork & artisan foods at over 50 vendors. There will also be live music & kids activities. The Aug. 12 market will feature live music by Bill Wilson. The Aug. 19 market will feature live music by Annie & Rod Capps. boynecityfarmersmarket.org

CADILLAC FARMERS MARKET: Tues. & Fri., 9am-3pm. 117 W. Cass St., Cadillac. Featuring 60 vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, live music & more. cadillacfarmersmarket.org

DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm through Sept. 29. Howard St., between Mitchell & Michigan streets, Petoskey.

ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Next to Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, on US 31 by the swan. Every Fri. through Oct. 6, 8am-noon. Local growers & producers from all around northwestern Michigan. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market

FRANKFORT FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June 10 – Sept. 9. Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 Main St., Frankfort.

HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 14. Corner of State & Main streets, Harbor Springs.

OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Sat., 9am-2pm through Oct. 7 at Friendship Senior Center parking lot, Petoskey. Local homemade & homegrown products. Special events throughout the season include donation based cookouts, food trucks on site, & more. Follow the Facebook page for the schedule: @oldtownemmetfarmmarket.

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SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Sat., 7:30am-noon; & Weds., 8am-noon. Parking lot “B” at southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway, TC. dda. downtowntc.com/farmers-market

THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, TC, Mondays from 1-5pm. Farm fresh eggs, fruits & veggies, meats, honey, maple syrup, & more. facebook.com/events/643530983769466/64 3530997102798/?active_tab=about

art

SUMMER SALON: Runs through Sept. 2 at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 4th annual salonstyle exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Gallery is open Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm, & Sat., 11am3pm or by appointment. charlevoixcircle.org/ exhibits-2023

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“THE BIRDS ARE WATCHING”: Runs through Aug. 25 at Glen Arbor Arts Center, Lobby Gallery. Mixed media constructions by Jessica Kovan. glenarborart.org/events/ exhibit-the-birds-are-watching

ANTRIM, DEGREGORIO, GALANTE: Runs through Sept. 8 at Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Featuring the work of three Michigan artists: Karen Antrim, Paula DeGregorio, & Frank Galante. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

ALAN MACIAG EXHIBIT AT MARI VINEYARDS, TC: Plein Air painter Alan Maciag exhibits gorgeous Michigan landscapes. Runs through Sept. twistedfishgallery.com/ event/alan-maciag-exhibit-at-mari-vineyards-with-twisted-fish

CHARLES CULVER PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION: On display throughout downtown Bellaire through Oct. Each piece of art will display a QR code to access an audio presentation providing history & background of the particular piece. bellairelibrary.org/programs/charles-culver-public-art-display-2023

“SUMMER’S PALETTE,” THE MAGIC THURSDAY ARTISTS’ 10TH ANNUAL SHOW & SALE: City Opera House, TC. The show runs through Aug. from 10am-3pm weekdays & is open during evening events. Featuring original paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache & acrylic by artists Sue Bowerman, Lori Feldpauch, Linda Goodpaster, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Joyce Petrakovitz, Marilyn Rebant & Laura Swire. cityoperahouse.org

“YOUTH INNOVATION IN RURAL AMERICA”: Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. Community-based youth design projects by local students. Runs through Oct. 7. miravenhill.org

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- THIS IS US: RECENT PAINTINGS BY THE KITCHEN PAINTERS: The Kitchen Painters is a group of area artists who meet weekly at Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey to share their love for painting. Each year they have an opportunity to exhibit their work in an annual display. Runs through Sept. 5 in Atrium Gallery. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/us-recent-paintings-kitchen-painters

- ANIMAL - VEGETABLE - MINERAL: PAINTINGS BY NANCY ADAMS NASH: Held in Bonfield Gallery. Enjoy new paintings from Nash, as well as select works from the past. Runs through Sept. 2. CTAC hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/animal-vegetable-mineral-paintings-nancy-adams-nash-opensmay-25

- TRISHA WITTY: PILGRIMAGES IN PAINT, A RETROSPECTIVE 1988 TO PRESENT: RUNS THROUGH SEPT. 2 IN GILBERT GALLERY. Retrospective exhibition highlighting Trish Witty’s paintings from the past 35 years. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/trisha-witty-pilgrimages-paint-retrospective-1988-present-opens-may-25 ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:

- SCULPTURE FANTASTICO: Held in Carnegie East Gallery through Sept. 1. Fantastic Sculptures by Nat Rosales. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/sculpture-fantastico

- PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE: COMMUNITY

PAINT OUT & EXHIBITION/SALE: A plein air paint out opportunity to end Paint Grand Traverse 2023. Open to artists of all skill levels, age 18 & up, working in all media. The Paint Out runs Aug. 11-14. The Exhibition/ Sale runs Aug. 15-25 in the Carnegie Rotunda. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ paint-grand-traverse-community-paint-out

- WHAT FELT TRUE ISN’T OURS: A mindful & evocative installation by emerging artist Rebecca Howe. The work explores how we manipulate the material to create a story.

Runs through Sept. 1 in Carnegie West Gallery. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/what-felt-true-isnt-ours

- GREAT LAKES PASTEL SOCIETY: 2023 MEMBERS JURIED EXHIBITION: Runs through Aug. 25 in the Cornwell Gallery. Featuring 65 works by 58 artists working throughout the Great Lakes region. Works were reviewed & selected by guest juror & judge of awards, Kathleen Newman. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/great-lakes-pastelsociety-2023-members-juried-exhibitionopens-july-8

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- A NEW PERSPECTIVE: LANDSCAPES FROM THE DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER: Runs through Sept. 3. Hours are Tues.Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org

- JERRY’S MAP: This exhibition is comprised of over 4,000 individual eight by ten inch panels. Its execution, in acrylic, marker, colored pencil, ink, collage, & inkjet print on heavy paper, is dictated by the interplay between an elaborate set of rules & randomly generated instructions. Runs through Sept. 3. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org

- LUSTER: REALISM & HYPERREALISM IN CONTEMPORARY AUTOMOBILE & MOTORCYCLE PAINTING: Runs through Sept. 3. This is a traveling exhibition comprised of over 55 paintings by 15 leading photorealists & hyperrealists who specialize in automobiles & motorcycles as their primary subject of choice. Featuring paintings that encompass a broad range of vintage vehicles, recent classics, off-road vehicles, exotics & more. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org

Deadline for Dates information is Tuesday for the following week.

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

ALEXANDER INN, TC

BLUSH, ROOFTOP TERRACE:

8/18 -- John Piatek, 6-9

BONOBO WINERY, TC PATIO:

8/18 -- Sam & Bill, 6-8

BRADY'S BAR, TC

8/20 -- Blair Miller, 6:30

CHATEAU CHANTAL, TC PATIO:

Thu -- Jazz at Sunset w/ Jeff Haas Trio

w/ Laurie Sears & Watercolorist Lisa

Flahive, 7

COMMON GOOD BAKERY, TC

8/19 -- Blair Miller, 6

DELAMAR, TC PATIO, 2-9:

8/11-12 -- DJ Prim

8/15-17 -- DJ Mark Wilson

8/18-19 -- DJ 1Wave

ENCORE 201, TC

8/12 -- Friends With Benefits, 6:30-9

8/17 -- Blair Miller, 8-10

8/18-19 -- DJ Ricky T, 9

FRESH COAST BEER WORKS, TC

8/13 -- John Paul, 3-6

8/18 -- Silverstiles, 7-10

HOTEL INDIGO, TC

Wed -- Trivia Night, 7-8:30

JACOB'S FARM, TC 6-8:30:

8/13 – Doc Probes

8/16 – Luke Woltanski

8/17 – Brady Corcoran

8/18 – Silver Creek Revival

8/20 – A.S. Lutes

ORCHARD VIEW – BEER GARDEN:

8/15 – Luke Winslow-King, 7-9

KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING

8/14 -- Trivia, 6-8

8/15 -- Open Mic in the Lumbeeryard, 6-8

8/17 -- Elizabeth Landry, 7-9

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC

8/18 – Red Drive Concert Series w/

Delilah DeWylde, 6-8

BARREL ROOM:

8/14 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9

TASTING ROOM, 5-7:

8/12 – The Duges

8/19 – Weston Buchan

LIL BO, TC

Tues. – Trivia, 8-10

Weds. – Open Mic Night w/ Aldrich,

9-11

Sun. – Karaoke, 8

MARI VINEYARDS, TC 4-6:

8/15 -- Kyle Brown

8/17 -- John Piatek

MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC

PATIO:

8/12 -- Sean Megoran, 6-9

8/18 -- Doc Probes, 6-9

8/19 -- Craig Jolly, 5:30-8:30

NORTH BAR TC

8/12 – Chris Smith, 1-4; Amanda & Ryan, 5-8

8/13 -- Craig Jolly, 1-4; Mallory Brooke & Michael Hunter, 5-8

8/19 – Nick Vasquez, 1-4

RED MESA GRILL, TC

8/18-19 -- Mateo, 6-9

ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY

8/18 -- 5th Gear Band, 5:30-8:30

SORELLINA'S, TC

SLATE RESTAURANT:

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

Fri. & Sat. – Tom Kaufmann on Piano,

6-9

THE ALLUVION, TC

8/15 -- High School Jazz Jam, 7:30-

9:30

8/18 -- Kerrville Festival Songwriters

On Tour: Sav Buist, Jean Rohe & Sadie

Gustafson-Zook, 7-9:30

8/19 -- Robinson & Rohe, 7-9

THE COIN SLOT, TC

8/16 – BYOVinyl, 8

8/17 – Speed Trivia, 7-9

Emmet & Cheboygan

BIÉRE DE MAC BREW WORKS, MACKINAW CITY BACKYARD:

8/13 -- Mary Kenyon, 5-7

8/18 -- The North Carolines, 7-10

8/19 -- Kirby, 7-10

8/20 -- Lara Fullford, 5-7

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY

8/12 -- Chase & Allie, 2-6

8/18 -- Pete Kehoe, 4-7:30

8/19 -- Chris Calleja, 2-6

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY

8/18 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30

COUNTRY CLUB OF BOYNE, HARBOR

SPRINGS

8/18 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6

CROOKED VINE VINEYARD & WINERY, ALANSON

8/19 -- Pete Jackson, 2-5

8/20 -- Randy Reszka, 1-4

DIXIE SALOON, MACKINAW CITY

8/11-12 & 8/18-19 -- Pete 'Big Dog'

Fetters, 8

DOUGLAS LAKE BAR, PELLSTON 6-9:

8/13 – Michelle Chenard

8/20 – Mike Ridley

GABRIEL FARMS & WINERY, PETOSKEY

8/12 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 1-4

8/16 – Kevin Johnson, 3-6

THE LITTLE FLEET, TC PATIO:

8/18 – The Daylites, 6:30-10:30

THE PARLOR, TC

8/12 -- Chris Sterr, 6-9; Luke Wolstanski Duo, 9-12

8/15 -- Jesse Jefferson, 8-11

8/16 -- Wink, 8-11

8/17 -- Jimmy Olson, 8-11

8/18 -- Craig Jolly, 6-9

8/19 -- Slim Pickins, 9

THE PUB, TC

8/12 – Les Dalgliesh, 1-4; Kevin Paul, 4:30-7:30; Empire Highway, 8-11

8/13 – Drew Hale, 4:30-7:30; Rhett & John, 8-11

8/16 – Tyler Roy, 8-11

8/17 – Steve Clark, 8-11

8/18 – Rob Coonrod, 1-3; Jimmy Olson, 4:30-7:30; Old Mission Fiddle Vine, 8-11

8/19 – Amanda & Ryan (from The Timebombs), 4:30-7:30

8/20 – Nick Vasquez, 1-4; Drew Hale, 4:30-7:30; Luke Woltanski Duo, 8-11

THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC

8/15 -- Open Mic, 7-9

8/16 -- Jazz Show & Jam w/ Ron Getz, Dave Collini & Bill Sears, 6-9

THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC

PATIO, 6:30-9:30:

8/12 – 4 Horsemen

8/17 -- Family Jam

8/18 -- J Hawkins Band

8/19 -- Chris Sterr

TOWNLINE CIDERWORKS, WILLIAMSBURG

8/18 -- Jesse J, 6

UNION STREET STATION, TC

8/12 -- Biomassive, 10

8/13 & 8/17 -- Producer AJ, 10

8/15 -- USS Open Mic Comedy, 8-9:30

8/16 -- Parker Marshall, 10

8/18 -- Happy Hour w/ Rolling Dirty; then DJ PRIM

8/19 -- Jabo Bihlman, 10

8/20 -- DJ 2 Straws, 10

Leelanau & Benzie

45 NORTH VINEYARD & WINERY, LAKE LEELANAU

AURORA CELLARS, LAKE LEELANAU 8/13 -- Miriam Pico Duo,

BEL LAGO VINEYARD, WINERY & CIDERY, CEDAR

-- Red, White & Blues Fest: Larry

Zeke Clemons & Low Hanging Fruit, 12-7:30

-- Larry Perkins,

Zeke Clemons,

-- Alley Kessel,

Low Hanging Fruit,

BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, LAKE LEELANAU

TASTING ROOM LAWN:

-- Pinter Whitnick,

-- André Villoch & Chris Skellenger,

CICCONE

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, THOMPSONVILLE BARR PARK,

DICK'S POUR HOUSE, LAKE LEELANAU Sat.

DUNE BIRD WINERY, NORTHPORT

Luke Woltanski

Rhett & John

FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH

8/18 -- Andy Littlefield, 6-9

FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR

Rhett & John

Luke Woltanski & Michael Fahey

FURNACE STREET DISTILLERY, EL-

-- Austin Benzing

Meg Gunia

Pinter Whitnick

Blake Elliott

Peter Allen Jensen HOP LOT BREWING CO., SUTTONS BAY

Chris Smith

Runaway Mule

Blair Miller

IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSON-

Jackie Pappas,

Andy Mcquillen,

Rhett & John,

8/20 -- Matt Gabriel, 5-7

JODI'S TANGLED ANTLER, BEULAH

8/19 -- Empire Highway, 8-11

LAKE ANN BREWING CO.

8/12 -- The Daydrinker Series w/ 16 Strings, 3-6; Looking Forward - CSN&Y Tribute,

8/17 -- Levi Britton, 6:30-9:30

8/18 -- Happy Hour w/ Larz Cabot, 3-6; then Oh Brother, Big Sister, 7-10

8/19 -- The Daydrinker Series w/ Chris Skellenger & Paul Koss, 3-6; then The Timebombs, 7-10

LUCKY DOG BAR & GRILLE, BEULAH

8/12 -- Andrew Littlefield, 7

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH

8/12 -- Tolbert Drive, 1-4; Anna p.s., 5:30-8:30

8/13 & 8/20 -- Jabo, 3-6

-- The Duges, 5:30-8:30

-- Luke Woltanski, 5:30-8:30

-- Bill Frary, 5:30-8:30

-- Annagail, 5:30-8:30

STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT

-- PPM

– Keith Scott

– Columbus

– 45 RPM

SUTTONS BAY CIDERS 4:30-7:

– Brady Corcoran

THE UNION, NORTHPORT

7-9:30:

TWO K FARMS CIDERY & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY

HIGH FIVE SPIRITS, PETOSKEY

TASTING ROOM:

8/12 -- Skin Kwon Doe, 9

8/15 -- Karaoke Night w/ DJ Bill da

Cat, 7

8/16 -- Sean Bielby, 8-10

8/17 -- Tai Drury, 8

8/18 -- Nashville Nights, 5-8

8/18 -- DJ Parker Marshall, 9

8/19 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 9-11

INN AT BAY HARBOR

CABANA BAR, 3-6:

8/13 -- Sean Bielby

8/18 -- Jabo Bihlman

8/20 -- Nelson Olstrom

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BAY HARBOR

7:30-10:30:

8/17 -- Kevin Johnson

8/18 -- SAXA4IAv

NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY

7:30-10:30:

8/12 – Holly Keller

8/16 -- Dogwood Rhythm

8/17 -- Kyle Brown

8/18 -- Todd Aldrich

8/19 -- Holly Keller

NORTHLAND BREWING CO., INDIAN

RIVER BACKYARD:

8/12 – Lee Fayssoux, 6

8/17 -- Cellar Door, 6:30

8/18 -- The Real Ingredients, 6:30

8/19 -- Brian McCosky, 6:30

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY VICTORIES, 9:

8/17 -- Funny Business Comedy: Chelsea Hood feat. Ken Witzgall

8/18 -- Levitator wsg Ficus

POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS

8/12 -- Ty Parkin, 4-8

8/13 -- Jeff Nelson Duo, 2-5

8/17 – Kirby Snively, 5-8

8/19 – M-119 Band, 4-8

8/20 – Jackie Pappas, 2-5

RUDBECKIA WINERY/BURNT MARSHMALLOW BREWSTILLERY, PETOSKEY

8/12 -- Dr. Timothy Jay Pickett, 5-7

8/13 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 2-4

8/18 – Lee Fayssoux, 6-8

8/19 – John Piatek, 5-7

8/20 – Terry Coveyou, 2-4

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN

8/12 -- Beau Summerfest feat. Many Artists, 6

8/17 -- Open Mic, 6-8

8/18 -- Cold Leather Seats, 8-11

8/19 -- Happy Little Accidents, 8

THE RHUBARBARY, HARBOR SPRINGS

8/19 -- Sean & Michael Gavin, 7:30

WALLOON LAKE WINERY, PETOSKEY

8/17 -- Jeff Tucker Band, 6

Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee

COYOTE CROSSING RESORT, CADIL-

LAC

8/12 -- Luke Winslow-King wsg Max Lockwood & Keenan Cooper, 7:30

LITTLE

8/12 –

8/12

NORTHERN

8/18 -- CHIRP, 7

Antrim & Charlevoix

BIER'S INWOOD BREWERY, CHARLEVOIX

8/17 -- Open Mic Night Hosted by John Eaton: Sign up at 6:15; Music at 7

BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM

Sat,Thu -- Adam & The Cabana Boys, 7

BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BOYNE FALLS

BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT, DEER LAKE:

8/12 -- Nelson Olstrom, noon

BRIDGE STREET TAP ROOM, CHARLEVOIX

Wed -- Chris Calleja & Adam Engelman, 6-9

ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS

OUTDOORS, 8-11:

8/12 -- Nathan Walton Trio

8/19 -- Myron Elkins & The Dying Breed

FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE

8/12 -- Nick Vasquez, 7-10

LAVENDER HILL FARM, BOYNE CITY

8/12 -- Jessica Willis Fisher, 7:30

LOST CELLARS, CHARLEVOIX

8/12 -- David Cisco, 4-7

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, CENTRAL LAKE

7-10:

8/17 -- Jeff Greif

8/18 -- Sean Megoran

MUSKRAT DISTILLING, BOYNE CITY

8/17 -- Ben Traverse, 7-10

PEARL'S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN, ELK RAPIDS

8/17 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 6

PROVISIONS WINE LOUNGE, BOYNE CITY

8/15 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 6

SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE

BEER GARDEN:

8/12 -- Broom Closet Boys, 7-9:30

8/16 -- Splifford, 5:30-8

8/18 -- Tim Jones & Jonah Powell AKA

The Honky Tonk Hippies, 7-9:30

8/19 -- Brett Mitchell & The Mitchfits, 7-9:30

SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS

6:30:

8/12 -- Matt Mansfield

8/13 -- Old Mission Fiddle Vine

STIGGS BREWERY, BOYNE CITY

8/12 -- Blair Miller, 6

THE BLUE PELICAN INN, CENTRAL LAKE

8/19 -- Timothy Michael Thayer, 6-9

THE CANTINA TACOS & TEQUILA, CHARLEVOIX

8/11-12 -- DJ 1Wave Street Bash, 7-11

THE EARL, CHARLEVOIX ROOFTOP HI BAR:

8/13 – Zeke, 6:30-9:30

8/16 & 8/19 – David Cisco, 7-10

8/20 – Zeke, 7-10

WATERFIRE VINEYARDS, KEWADIN

8/17 -- Ken Shepley, 5-7

Otsego, Crawford & Central

RIVER CASINO RESORT, MANISTEE

Happy Together Tour 2023 w/ The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV, & The Cowsills, 8-10:30

MANTON TRAILS RV PARK, HOTEL & CAMPGROUND, MANTON

-- Jack Leaver, 7-10

NATURAL CIDER HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA

lOGY

BY ROB BREZSNY

CLASSIFIEDS

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Unless you are French, chances are you have never heard of Saint-John Perse (1887–1975). He was a renowned diplomat for the French government and a poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Now he’s virtually unknown outside of his home country. Can we draw useful lessons for your use, Leo? Well, I suspect that in the coming months, you may very well come into greater prominence and wield more clout. But it’s crucial for the long-term health of your soul that during this building time, you are in service to nurturing your soul as much as your ego. The worldly power and pride you achieve will ultimately fade like Perse’s. But the spiritual growth you accomplish will endure forever.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): "You know how crazy love can make you," write Mary D. Esselman and Elizabeth Ash Vélez in their book Love Poems for Real Life. "On any given day, you’re insanely happy, maniacally miserable, kooky with contentment, or bonkers with boredom—and that’s in a good relationship." They add, "You have to be a little nuts to commit yourself, body and soul, to one other person—one wonderful, goofy, fallible person—in the hope that happily-ever-after really does exist." The authors make good points, but their view of togetherness will be less than fully applicable to you in the coming months. I suspect life will bring you boons as you focus your intelligence on creating well-grounded, nourishing, non-melodramatic bonds with trustworthy allies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "I don’t adopt anyone’s ideas—I have my own." So proclaimed Scorpio author Ivan Turgenev (1818–1883). Really, Ivan? Were you never influenced by someone else's concepts, principles, art, or opinions? The fact is that all of us live in a world created and shaped by the ideas of others. We should celebrate that wondrous privilege! We should be pleased we don't have to produce everything from scratch under our own power. As for you Scorpios reading this oracle, urge you to be the anti-Turgenev in the coming weeks. Rejoice at how interconnected you are—and take full advantage of it. Treasure the teachings that have made you who you are. Sing your gratitude for those who have forged the world you love to live in. You now have the power to be an extraordinary networker.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Tibetan term lenchak is often translated as “karmic debt.” It refers to the unconscious conditioning and bad old habits that attract us to people we would be better off not engaging. I will be bold and declare that sometime soon, you will have fully paid off a lenchak that has caused you relationship problems. Congrats! You are almost free of a long-running delusion. You don’t actually need an influence you thought you needed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you’re like many of us, you have a set bathing routine. In the shower or bath, you start your cleansing process with one particular action, like washing your face, and go on to other tasks in the same sequence every time. Some people live most of their lives this way: following well-established patterns in all they do. I’m not criticizing that approach, though it doesn’t work for me. need more unpredictability and variety. Anyway, Capricorn, I suspect that in the coming weeks, you will benefit from trying my practice. Have fun creating variations on your standard patterns. Enjoy being a novelty freak with the daily details.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In July 1812, composer Ludwig van Beethoven wrote a 10page love letter to a woman he called "My Angel" and "Immortal Beloved." He never sent it, and scholars are still unsure of the addressee's identity. The message included lines like "you — my everything, my happiness . . . my solace — my everything" and "forever thine, forever mine, forever us." I hope you will soon have sound reasons for composing your own version of an "Immortal Beloved" letter. According to my astrological analysis, it's time for your tender passion to fully bloom. If there's not a specific person who warrants such a message, write it to an imaginary lover.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): At age 32, artist Peter Milton realized the colors he thought he used in his paintings were different from what his viewers saw. He got his eyes tested and discovered he had color blindness. For example, what he regarded as gray with a hint of yellow, others perceived as green. Shocked, he launched an unexpected adjustment. For the next 40 years, all his paintings were black and white only. They made him famous and have been exhibited in major museums. I love how he capitalized on an apparent disability and made it his strength. I invite you to consider a comparable move in the coming months.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Lincoln Calibration Sphere 1 is a hollow globe of aluminum launched into Earth orbit in 1965. Fifty-eight years later, it continues to circle the planet—and is still doing the job it was designed to do. It enables ground-based radar devices to perform necessary calibrations. propose we celebrate and honor the faithfulness of this magic sphere. May it serve as an inspiring symbol for you in the coming months. More than ever before, you have the potential to do what you were made to do—and with exceptional steadiness and potency. I hope you will be a pillar of inspiring stability for those you care about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "Live as though you're living a second time and as though the first time you lived, you did it wrong, and now you're trying to do things right." Holocaust survivor and author Viktor Frankl offered this advice. I wouldn't want to adhere to such a demanding practice every day of my life. But think it can be an especially worthwhile exercise for you in the coming weeks. You will have a substantial capacity to learn from your past; to prevent mediocre histories from repeating themselves; to escape the ruts of your habit mind and instigate fresh trends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini author Jamie Zafron wrote an article titled "To Anyone Who Thinks They’re Falling Behind in Life." She says, "Sometimes you need two more years of life experience before you can make your masterpiece into something that will feel real and true and raw. Sometimes you’re not falling in love because whatever you need to know about yourself is only knowable through solitude. Sometimes you haven’t met your next collaborator. Sometimes your sadness encircles you because, one day, it will be the opus upon which you build your life." This is excellent advice for you in the coming months, dear Gemini. You’ll be in a phase of incubation, preparing the way for your Next Big Thing. Honor the gritty, unspectacular work you have ahead! It will pay off.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’re entering a phase when you will generate maximum luck if you favor what’s short and sweet instead of what’s long and complicated. You will attract the resources you need if you identify what they are with crisp precision and do not indulge in fuzzy indecision. The world will conspire in your favor to the degree that you avoid equivocating. So please say precisely what you mean! Be a beacon of clear, relaxed focus!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "Life is not so bad if you have plenty of luck, a good physique, and not too much imagination."

Virgo author Christopher Isherwood said that. I'm offering his thought because believe life will be spectacularly not bad for you in the coming weeks— whether or not you have a good physique. In fact, I'm guessing life will be downright enjoyable, creative, and fruitful. In part, that’s because you will be the beneficiary of a stream of luck. And in part, your gentle triumphs and graceful productiveness will unfold because you will be exceptionally imaginative.

ACROSS

1. Amorphous shape

5. Sound system setting

9. Malia Obama's sister

14. Clue weapon

15. Friend, in France

16. Up to

17. God with a war chariot

18. "Cheerio!"

19. Job for 24-Across

20. Emptying and refilling freezer trays, perhaps?

23. Longoria of "Desperate Housewives"

24. Game show figures

25. Headline about an exonerated kitchen appliance?

31. Kool-Aid, e.g.

32. La ___ Opera House

33. Up to now

37. "What's ___ for me?"

39. Abu Dhabi dignitaries

41. Get up

42. Aquarium fish

44. Heptathlon unit

46. Image file extension

47. Run away, but end up locking lips?

50. Blood partner?

52. Former WWE rival

53. Buyer's remorse sound?

59. Impressive layout

60. "Believe ___ Not"

61. Staff member?

63. "Filthy" riches

64. House of Havana 65. Meeting method 66. Islamic scholars

DOWN

1. Maidenform product

2. "Footloose" actress Singer

3. Oil org.

4. Make an appearance

5. 1989 Prince song for a movie soundtrack

6. Key of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, briefly

7. In ___ (as found)

8. Black, Red, and Yellow, among others

9. Call to court

10. Genealogical discovery

11. Time on a job

12. Clues

13. Math subj.

21. Alamo competitor

22. Not just any

25. Bypass

26. Creeping plant

27. Go offstage

28. Given a title

29. Bartender's garnish

30. Symbol above the 6

34. Island nation near Tonga

35. Nile biters

36. Bylaws, briefly

38. Commercial forest area

40. Alaskan entree

43. "That too"

45. Dash gadget

48. Weird Al's first movie

49. Angola's unit of currency (the holiday ends in the double letter)

50. Discussion group

51. "Blood Wedding" playwright Federico Garcia ___

54. 12-point type 55. "Industry" state 56. Painter Bonheur 57. Any time now 58. King's Scholars institution 59. Boxing champion Laila 62. Music genre for Fall Out Boy

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