Northern Express - August 19, 2024 by Northern Express

Vintage Summer

Photo by Kelley Jordan Schuyler.

PETER HELLER

WITH GUEST HOST DOUG STANTON

Heller, a favorite with NWS audiences, takes the stage to talk about his new book Burn, a novel about two men friends since boyhood who emerge from the woods of rural Maine to a dystopian country wracked by bewildering violence.

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Technology Can Be a Great and Helpful Thing

The Art Bukowski article on the future technology of cherry farming, though providing thorough detail, in some ways, misses the big picture. In the second paragraph, several of the weightier matters of the issue are briefly mentioned but then are quickly dismissed to allow the new technology to shine.

There is no mention of the author actually speaking directly to the agribusiness people themselves. This researcher has.

Just driving east on 31, north of 31 toward Acme, one will see cherry trees pulled up by the roots. You might also see the same sight on the Grand Traverse Peninsulas. Why is that?

Well, speaking to farmers in that area, here’s what’s happening. The imports from Turkey have indeed severely damaged their ability to market their product. The net profit on a quart of cherries is only a few pennies, not nearly enough to cover the incurred costs. By FDA regulation, any fruit that hits the ground during harvest is deemed unsellable. The fruit is then taken to a designated place to sit there until it rots. This indicates to this writer that the crop was indeed sellable.

In the face of such waste, some growers have switched their crop to lavender in order to survive.

Again, the technology spoken of here would be very beneficial in determining maximum yield, but the issues cited here must be dealt with first.

Michael Grzech | Traverse City

Relocation of Safe Harbor and Jubilee House

We support the Community Cares Coalition plan for relocation of Safe Harbor and Jubilee House. We hope that stakeholders will collaborate to make this emergency shelter a reality.

Imagine 10 acres with woods, nature, and Miller Creek trails to heal from mental trauma. Imagine having a bed of your own and space to keep your belongings secure during the day so you can go to work or focus on finding permanent housing. Imagine knowing that you could come back to that bed—rain, snow, extreme heat—until permanent housing becomes available for you. There seem to be many reasons why it would be a healthier, safer, and more successful emergency shelter.

If our youngest son, age 36, was homeless and at the current location of Safe Harbor, it would be a disaster waiting to happen. Our son would trespass on people’s property, probably walk around in open garages, and approach kids to play lacrosse or volleyball with him. He would likely end up in jail or worse. Our son, like many, usually means no harm, but has upset and scared people frequently.

The current Safe Harbor location and encampment at the Pines is clearly not working with all the police calls and neighborhood issues (public defecation and urination, trespassing, open drug-use, harassment, etc.). Being just south of South Airport on Cass Road and having your own space would eliminate many police calls. No more competing for a bed at 6 o’clock every night. A BATA line could easily be added for transportation.

Families deserve to feel and be safe. The unhoused deserve to have a safe and secure space of their own. This could be a win-win for our community.

Kate and Rick Dahlstrom | Traverse City

True Greatness

I recently received an unsolicited communication from ex-president Trump asking for a donation to “BRING MAGA BACK!” It got me to thinking, what is greatness?

I considered people I thought were great, both in my personal life and at a larger public level and pondered, what made them great? Foremost, was “otherness.” None had to tell anyone they were great. Being “great” wasn’t a goal in their life. Their greatness exhibited itself, rather, in directing their energies at improving life and uplifting those around them.

Their first concern was that others’ lives could be bettered through their time, talents, and experience. And they didn’t expect, nor want, that their status would be elevated by improving others’ lives.

Locally I’ve seen this “otherness” exemplified in the wonderful support for the non-profit organizations that are so important to developing the high quality, the true “greatness,” of our Leelanau culture. Generous donations and volunteer hours are given, sacrifices to ensure the improved lives of the diverse community we live in, not for personal status.

Conversely, I realized that those, especially at the highest national level, who declare their own personal “greatness” seem to be more concerned about themselves than their community.

Daniel L. Lisuk | Leland

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Let’s Talk About Mental Health

After a slight scare in June (when high, unexpected park use fees were proposed, then walked back), the Cedar Polka Fest is dancing its way to its 42nd year of fun at Cedar Community Park. Celebrate all things Polish Aug. 22-25 with music, food, parades, a craft fair, and the iconic Run 4 the Kielbasa footrace. New this year is “The Dog Days of Summer,” a canine-focused program that will feature dock jumping courtesy of Ultimate Air Dogs, a costume contest called the “Polish Pooch Pageant & Mutt Strut,” and on-site doggy daycare offered by the Great Lakes Humane Society. Day passes range from $5 to $15 (pro tip: get tickets online ahead of time to save money), with kids under 12 free when attending with their grown-ups. Get tickets and the full schedule at cedarpolkafest.org.

What happens when a sandwich meets pizza? The answer is the pocketshaped panuzzo: an Italian streetfood specialty and the answer to our lunchtime cravings! At Faro in Northport, these baked-to-order baddies comprise a cold-fermented sourdough crust—a 72-hour labor of love—cooked to wood fire-blistered perfection and stuffed with scratch sauces and local ingredients. Varieties rotate seasonally and range from the Mortadella (pictured), layered with whipped burrata, pesto, arugula, and toasted pistachio; to mozzarella and heirloom tomato; to the staff-favorite Speck, complete with creamy mozzarella and a balsamic-marinated pepper relish. All you have to do is pick your flavor and eat fast enough to go back for seconds. (Hurry, though—they sell out in a jiff!). Pick your panuzzo ($16 ea.) at Faro in Northport at 107 E. Nagonaba St. (231) 386-1048.

With anxiety and depression at an all-time high for teens, learn how we can support young people, especially with back to school right around the corner. Dr. Joanna Quigley, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry and Department of Pediatrics, will address the current state of youth mental health and talk about what we can do to help during the Aug. 20 Summinar at Leland Township Public Library at 10am. lelandlibrary.org/summinars

Hey, Watch It! Bad Monkey 4

Writer and producer Bill Lawrence of Ted Lasso, Scrubs, and Cougar Town fame has a new show on Apple TV+ this month, and it’s not Shrinking season two (though that quirky and heartfelt comedy returns in October, thank goodness!). This time, Lawrence has taken a leaf out of bestselling author Carl Hiaasen’s book—literally—with Bad Monkey, a dramedy-slashmystery set in Florida. Andrew Yancy, a disgraced former detective, finds himself first with a severed arm and then in the middle of an ever-widening and increasingly dangerous ring of criminals. (It happens to the best of us.) Though only the first two episodes are streaming now, the series promises crooked real estate developers, curses, and a monkey (who may or may not be bad). Vince Vaughn stars alongside Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, and John Ortiz.

Corvettes, Crafts, and Fireworks

Mackinaw City showcases three of its classic summer events this weekend. First up is the 35th annual Corvette Crossroads Auto Show, which begins Friday, Aug. 23, and goes full throttle on Saturday. Hundreds of Corvettes will be on display; free for spectators and $25$35 for participants who want their hot rod in the running for several award classes. Also Saturday and into Sunday, Aug. 25, is the Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau’s Arts & Craft Show, held in Conkling Heritage Park. Shop fine art, jewelry, clothing, décor, and more with dozens of artists from around the country. And last but not least is the Mackinaw City Fireworks on Saturday, Aug. 24, with the show starting at dusk. Plan your weekend at mackinawcity.net/ mackinawcity/events/1/.

More to Explore on E-Bikes

This month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced an expansion for e-bike use on state-managed, non-motorized bicycle trails in an effort to make the riding experience more inclusive. Class 1 e-bikes are now allowed on improved-surface trails, such as linear trails (paved or gravel/asphalt), as well as natural-surface, non-motorized bicycle trails in state parks and recreation areas and on state forest pathways and roads. Class 2 e-bikes, which are throttle- and pedal-assisted, can use those same trails for mobility purposes, but only if the cyclist has applied for and received a no-cost permit to do so. Class 3 e-bikes remain prohibited on non-motorized trails, and no e-bikes can be used in state game and wildlife areas, on Congressionally authorized trails such as the North Country Trail, or other select pathways. Learn more about the changes and rules at Michigan.gov/DNR/Ebikes.

Stuff We Love: Bringing the Forest Home

Is your table missing a centerpiece that gets guests talking? Wish you had a woodlandinspired mug at your side for a summer sunrise? Want all of the above to bring to mind the best of northern Michigan? We’re blown away by the work of Rachel Liebler at Cold Creek Arts in Beulah, who puts the beauty of our region front and center on her ceramic creations. We’re talking trilliums on coffee cups, curling strawberry vines on dinner plates, and make-you-look-twice owls on vases. Shop online at etsy.com/shop/ ColdCreekArts or find some of Liebler’s work at Oliver Art Center in Frankfort. (As of press time, she also teaches Intro to Wheel Throwing, a beginner ceramics class, at the center if you feel inspired to take up the craft yourself! The class is $150; sign up at oliverartcenterfrankfort.org.)

Bottoms Up

Peninsula Cellars’ Pucker Up

Peninsula Cellars Winery on Old Mission Peninsula makes plenty of great wine, but when we visit the old red-and-white schoolhouse, it’s hard to resist ordering a glass of cider. They usually have a half-dozen selections available—all made from 100% Michigan apples—and the perfectly purple-pink Pucker Up will have you raising your hand with all the right answers. This cider gets its distinctive hue and slightly sweet, slightly tart flavor thanks to an infusion of fresh raspberries, making it a perfect pick for summer sipping. In our gradebook, enjoying a refreshing pour while looking out over the centennial farm or the peninsula’s rolling hills is worthy of an A+. Grab a six-pack for $17.99 or enjoy a tasting flight at their tasting room at 11480 Center Rd. in Traverse City. peninsulacellars.com

spectator By steven Tuttle

The Trump/Vance team is having some difficulty settling on a plan of attack. What they’ve been trying so far does not seem to have gained much traction.

This is important for that campaign since they have little by way of actual policy to offer, and what they have offered is not very practical. They claim they will round-up and deport illegal immigrants starting with “at least a million” according to JD Vance. Of course, we remember Donald Trump already had four years to remove people he called murderers and rapists, but he didn’t. Nor did he balance the budget as promised, get tough with Chinese imports (Americans paid the tariffs), generate a lasting peace in the Middle East, or a blizzard of other promises he never kept.

Not willing to give up quite so easily, Trump/ Vance next tried the “stolen valor” attack.

Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, when supporting the regulation of assault weapons, said, “...those weapons of war, that I carried in war…”

Walz, though a 24-year veteran of the Army National Guard, was never in a war zone, so that statement was untrue. Vance, a fouryear veteran of the Marine Corps who was deployed to Iraq for six months in 2005 as a military journalist, further claimed that Walz resigned from the Guard after learning they would be deployed, so he “turned his back” on his battalion. Walz has acknowledged he misspoke regarding carrying a weapon “in war.” The second accusation, that he abandoned and betrayed his battalion, is just an ugly lie.

So it’s important that he diminish the Harris/ Walz campaign because he seems unable to lift his own.

They started with a Trump favorite, some attempted race baiting—we all remember his years of birther nonsense—by claiming Harris doesn’t know what race she is and that she has claimed differing ethnicities whenever it’s convenient for her. The thinly veiled subset of that ugliness is Vance claiming Harris and Walz are “uncomfortable in their own skin.”

Well, if you’re going to lie about someone, you might as well make it a big one and hope people believe you. They did not, and for good reason.

Kamala Harris, far from shying away from her ethnic background, has often spoken proudly about her heritage. Her father, Donald J. Harris, 85 and still alive, was born in Jamaica, studied at the University of London, and received his doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley. He ultimately became the first Black professor to be awarded tenure in the Stanford University Department of Economics, where he is still a professor emeritus.

Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, born and raised in India, came to the U.S. to enter a Master’s program at Cal Berkeley, where she also earned her doctorate. She was a biomedical research scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and furthered advances in breast biology and oncology. She died of colon cancer in 2009.

Kamala (which, by the way, is Sanskrit for lotus) Harris has spoken often and eloquently about the influence her Black father and Indian mother both had on her.So that race card didn’t work at all.

Walz retired in May of 2005, having submitted the paperwork earlier as required. His battalion was notified about upcoming deployment in July of 2005, two months after his retirement was final. His battalion was finally deployed in March of 2006, 10 months after Walz retired. By the accounts of other Guard members, Walz was a dedicated and honorable member of his battalion, retiring as a master sergeant.

If military service, or lack thereof, is going to become a campaign issue, then let’s talk about Donald Trump’s magical bone spurs. In 1968, he was given a 1-Y conditional medical deferment classification which became a 4-F permanent medical deferment in 1972 because of bone spurs in his heels.

The diagnosis was provided by a podiatrist who, conveniently, leased office space in a building owned by Trump’s father. There is no evidence Donald Trump regularly, or ever, was treated by the foot specialist, Dr. Larry Braunstein, who died in 2007.

There is no evidence Trump’s bone spurs ever impeded his social life, tennis, or golf activities before or after the diagnosis. Nor is there any evidence Trump was ever treated in any way for his bone spurs, though they could not go away without some form of treatment that can range from non-invasive diet and exercise all the way to surgery.

Tim Walz, who hopes to be vice president, committed a two-word exaggeration that made his 24 years of service seem more than it was. Donald Trump, who hopes to be president, didn’t serve at all because he had magically appearing and disappearing bone spurs.

If the election depends on racist and dishonest Trump/Vance attack points, Kamala Harris will be the next president.

MY TOPICS OF THE DAY

Guest Opinion

by Richard Robbins

I have been musing on several topics with friends, family, and others in our community. They are topics “of the day” and all based on curiosity. What do you think?

Line 5: Why are we allowing the owner/ operator of Line 5 to build the tunnel? It seems to me that we are allowing a private, for-profit company the right of way to control what goes into the tunnel and who can use it. I asked this question of Lester Graham of Michigan Public Radio, and he seemed to have no clear answer.

Will Enbridge allow a competitor to run a competing pipeline in the tunnel and charge lower rates? I suspect not. Why not have the State of Michigan build the tunnel

as Americans provided by our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and all the constitutional amendments. We hear of them constantly from the entire spectrum of the American population as, “(fill in the blank) is my right as an American!”

Let’s call for a Constitutional Convention to add the Bill of Responsibilities. How about you have no rights unless you fulfill certain responsibilities? Let’s start with voting. No rights without participation in the voting process. Next, how about being held accountable for your own actions? I don’t have this all baked, but the point is a functioning democracy provides rights to its citizens, but those same citizens have responsibilities to the democratic society.

... a functioning democracy provides rights to its citizens, but those same citizens have responsibilities to the democratic society.

and lease out the space in the tunnel to Enbridge and potentially other competitors to ensure the consumers of whatever goes through the tunnel are not restricted due to a monopoly ownership? It would not increase our state taxes; these projects are built with money from bonds and paid back with the fees charged by the users (i.e. Enbridge and others).

What about other things that could run through the tunnel? Telecommunication cables? Natural gas? Not sure of the restrictions on these other things, but it seems that the citizens of Michigan should own/manage this right of way, not a private company.

A great example is our Mackinac Bridge. The citizens of Michigan own the bridge and user fees maintain it. We then can manage the risks of construction to ensure that corners are not being cut and our Great Lakes are secure from a potential major environmental disaster out into the future.

Be Curious, Not Judgmental: The “darts scene” of Ted Lasso (if you never saw Ted Lasso, you won’t get this—and if you haven’t seen the series, I strongly recommend you watch it) introduced me to this Walt Whitman quote. It has stuck with me for the better part of two years.

Though I fall off the wagon frequently in not applying this advice, I am getting better at practicing its use in my everyday interactions with people. What is furthering my understanding of its effectiveness is my current reading of accounts of the life of Benjamin Franklin. Another way I have heard this advice is in the saying, “Seek to understand before seeking to be understood.”

Constitutional Change Needed: We are certainly all aware of the focus on our rights

Loud Vehicles: Why do we not have a uniform national policy/law on how loud any licensed vehicle can be? Does that sound too difficult? We continue to enforce our clean air laws that have gone a long way to providing all of us cleaner air. Why is the sound in that air not considered as important to regulate?

Loud noise coming from mostly individual modified cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles in the form of engine noise, sound speakers too large for anything other than the “look at me!” purpose, are pervasive only because we have allowed them. We have the power to address this uniformly to create a more pleasant environment in which to live.

Homelessness: If you poll Americans, you will find that the overwhelming majority—I hazard to guess 90 percent—are willing to lend a helping hand to those that need a hand up and out of homelessness. What many are frustrated with is there does not seem to be a process to identify those that are “working the system” and unwilling to work when they have the capacity to do so. If there was a process in place to do so, I suspect there would be even greater participation in providing true help for the needy.

We also need a federal financial commitment to a long-term—or sometimes permanent— and uniform approach to providing housing and mental health care as well as physical care for those who are determined to be mentally ill. This is the humane thing to do, and it cannot be a local/regional burden.

Just a few things to ponder and get all our creative thinking juices flowing.

Richard Robbins is a recently retired resident who grew up in the Detroit area. He and his wife Barbara have lived all over the United States before selecting Traverse City for its beauty, culture, bike trails, and walkability.

But Why?

Lalita Kayi, 50, was discovered on July 27 in a forest about 280 miles from Mumbai, India, the BBC reported, chained to a tree. Kayi initially told her rescuers that her husband had shackled her to the tree and "left her in the forest to die without food or water." But police and her doctor say the American woman tied herself to the tree. After treatment in a psychiatric hospital, Kayi admitted that she is not married and was distressed because her visa and money were running out. Her doctor, Sanghamitra Phule, said Kayi's condition is improving and she has been in touch with her family in the U.S.

Do. Not. Insult. The. Chef.

Georgetown County (South Carolina) Sheriff's officers were called to a home on July 28 on reports of an assault in progress, Fox59-TV reported. Deputies were told that the fight started while siblings Anthony Harper and Hope Harper were cooking chicken. Hope Harper allegedly asked her brother "why he didn't season the chicken ... so it could crust up," the report said. When Hope called Anthony a "dumb dog," he pushed her into a table and punched her. Someone else in the home fired a 9mm handgun into the ceiling, hoping to stop the brawl, but no -- Hope retrieved a steak knife and started swinging it at her brother. Next, their grandmother swatted Hope with a broom until she backed off. But Anthony, his chef cred cruelly questioned, picked up a can of Raid bug spray and sprayed Hope on the neck and face until she grabbed the can and sprayed him back. Each of the siblings is pressing charges against the other; both were released on bond.

Feeling Eel

About 150 people in and around Tokyo were stricken ill, and one person died, in late July after eating grilled eel sold at a department store, the Associated Press reported. The eel was prepared by a local restaurant chain and sold in the grocery area of the Keikyu department store, officials said. Roasted eel is considered a tonic against the summer's extreme heat; more than 1,700 servings of the dish were sold at the shop.

Fine Points of the Law

Evans Lee Jr. of Atlanta passed away on Oct. 26, 2022, the Atlanta Black Star reported. Because he left no will, Georgia law called for the nearest living relative to ask the probate court to make them an administrator, which is just what Randy Watson, 48, did. The problem: Watson was not related to Lee. Georgia's probate court does not require proof of being a rightful heir to an estate, so Watson became the executor, filling in false details on Lee's death certificate and listing Watson as the decedent's son. In response, Lee's nephew, Trahan Brown, was granted a courtordered paternity test that confirmed Watson was not related to the dead man. But before the court could reverse his executorship, Watson had cleared out most of Lee's belongings, sold his home, and collected his urn of ashes. "There was never

an opportunity to go in the home, clean the home, none of that," said Brown's wife, Renee. Authorities have opened an investigation into Watson and the funeral home.

Bright Idea

On July 31, police responded to a fire in the early morning hours at a U-Haul business in Roseburg, Oregon, KEZITV reported. One van was fully engulfed in flames, and the fire was spreading to a second vehicle. Security footage from the area identified Jennifer Denise Holmes, 47, whose van with Nana's Sweet Treats on the side could be seen in the area. When officers spoke with Holmes, she admitted to siphoning gas from the U-Haul and then lighting a cigarette. She was charged on Aug. 3 with first-degree criminal mischief and reckless burning.

Haute Dog

CBS News reported on Aug. 7 that fashion house Dolce & Gabbana is going to the dogs. The designer has launched a perfume for dogs called Fefe in honor of Domenico Dolce's poodle. A 3.4-ounce bottle will set you back $108, and the company claims veterinarians approve of the alcohol-free scent. But apparently not ALL veterinarians. Federico Coccia, a vet in Rome, isn't a fan: "Dogs recognize themselves by smells, they recognize a person by smell. ... This world of smells should not be changed," he said. He also noted that some diseases are made apparent by their odors, and the perfume could mask those. Dog owner Francesca Castelli agrees: "It seems to be a very exaggerated process of humanization," she said.

Field Report

Visitors to downtown Orlando, Florida, might be used to seeing pigeons on the rooftops -- but not THESE pigeons. ClickOrlando reported on Aug. 6 that giant, brightly colored, inflatable pigeons are about to be installed on several of the city's rooftops. Creative City Projects, an arts group, is bringing the birds in to draw more visitors downtown. At 21 feet long and 16 feet high, the neon pigeons are expected to "foster a greater appreciation for the interconnectedness of all living beings in an urban environment," said Ashley Papagni, a city spokesperson.

It's a Mystery

Officials in Sioux City, Iowa, are stumped by the appearance of several blue crabs around the city, Oddee reported on Aug. 5. The first incident happened at the Sioux City Public Library on July 30, when a crabby visitor was found in the computer lab (which is on the second floor). Circulation services manager Jenn Delperdang said the crab "must have been hungry for knowledge. We really have no idea the journey that this crab had to get to the library." The staff called Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue Center to retrieve "Chester," but he passed on two days later. Another crustacean pinched customers of a vending machine in a neighboring downtown building as they tried to retrieve their soda.

Campfires and Comfort Food Getting nostalgic

By Kierstin Gunsberg

If knocking back a couple of grape Faygos after a dip in the lake, then battling it out with your best buddies in Super Mario Bros sounds like the perfect late-summer night, you’re probably one of Old Time Hawkey’s 8+ million TikTok followers.

The account documents the quiet adventures of a mustachioed Yooper who goes by “Fritz” and his bright-eyed Australian Shepherds, Donnybrook and Kris Draper (named after the retired Detroit Red Wings player). The trio posts near-weekly as they explore their northern Michigan cedar swamp, all with a ’90’s nostalgic twist— there’s no trending songs or Facetuned mirror selfies to be found here.

Instead, the sweet sight of frolicking chickadees and the whine of a well-loved VHS kicking off the start to a relaxing

with Old Time Hawkey

weekend make up the comforting cottagecore vibe of Old Time Hawkey.

The Magic of Memory

“I never had any ambition of being on social media,” says Fritz, reflecting on how he started Old Time Hawkey as a creative outlet during the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Ambition or not, his follower count quickly grew from a few hundred dedicated fans to millions, including familiar names like Napoleon Dynamite’s Jon Heder and even Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

“In the beginning, my videos were mostly centered around hockey, fishing, and hiking. At some point, they started to feel more about me than the audience,” Fritz says. He shifted to making content that engaged viewers as if they were right there with him, aiming to present his experiences like “a good poem” that resonated on a personal

level for viewers.

It was a winning strategy. At a time when the world felt on edge, Old Time Hawkey’s glimpses into a worry-free reality of bird watching, cast iron cooking, and cozy cabin slumber parties became a wholesome and welcomed blast from the past, especially for anyone who spent their childhood stomping through Michigan woods.

“Whether it’s through an old recipe, a campfire, a video game, or a classic movie, I think the videos can help people revisit and enjoy those old memories,” says Fritz, noting that the dogs have been a huge draw for audiences.

While most canine companions couldn’t handle the pressure of stifling their zoomies when the camera’s on, Kris Draper (the loving “goof” of the doggy duo) and Donnybrook (the “more stoic” pup) are mostly naturals. “There are things I do that might help them

when we make videos, like calling out ‘good boys’ to get them to look at the camera,” Fritz explains. “But when it comes to everything else, that’s all them.”

Cooking for Company

Old Time Hawkey’s most popular content features comfort food recipes perfect for savoring after a day on the lake: Dutchoven donuts tossed with cinnamon and sugar, chili slow-cooked in a floral vintage crockpot, and elevated camping dishes like “backpackers pad thai.”

After four years of sharing his dishes with the masses, Fritz narrowed down his favorites into a cookbook collection of 100 “simple recipes” inspired by the nostalgia of growing up in northern Michigan. Published by DK this spring, the cookbook, Old Time Hawkey’s Recipes from the Cedar Swamp, hit the New York Times bestseller list and led to

In the cedar swamp with Old Time Hawkey, Donnybrook, and Kris Draper. Photo by Kelley Jordan Schuyler.

a sold-out national book tour where Fritz got to meet and mingle with longtime fans.

“I felt like a fish out of water most of the tour,” he admits. “But I felt at home at the events just talking to people. It was great to put faces to all the comments, all the follows, all the love. The conversations were all heartfelt.”

Fritz, who loves to grab a quick bite at Andy’s Party Store in Charlevoix or Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties in Traverse City, says it was important to him to create a cookbook that reflects both his Up North roots and his unique approach to cooking— which often involves pulling out the hot plate to whip up a one-course meal in his quaint U.P. cabin or baking up pudgy pie variations over an open fire.

“For me, cooking is also about serving and hospitality, so I tried to include a lot of group recipes: casseroles, crockpot meals, and meals cooked on and enjoyed next to a campfire,” he says. “I believe that food is meant to be eaten with a group, with family and friends, but I also think that good food can provide that same comfort when you’re alone.”

Fireside Favorites

Though the pups don’t get to indulge in the dishes from Old Time Hawkey’s cookbook, Fritz says they do love a dedicated dog food recipe made over an open fire “because that means we’re out on an adventure.”

Here’s their go-to chow after a full day of being good boys: 1) Brown 1 cup of ground turkey with a pinch of parsley. 2) Add vegetables: 1 cup of diced sweet potato, 1/2 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup green beans (cut bite-sized). 3) Add 2 cups of water and simmer. 4) Cool, then serve.

As for his own quintessential picks from the book, Fritz says the Copper Miner’s Pasty, Fireside Apple Cider, and Grandpa Bob’s Fudge are at the top of his list.

“But my favorite overall is my grandmother’s Mistake Cookies,” he shares. A fluffy sugar cookie just begging to be plunged into an ice-cold mug of milk, the recipe was a family staple passed down to Fritz’s grandma who messed up some key details in the baking process. But, he concludes, “It turned out delicious anyway and became a family favorite.”

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Grandpa Bob's Fudge (top) and Fireside Apple Cider (bottom) are two recipes from the Old Time Hawkey cookbook.

Photos by Kelley Jordan Schuyler

Photo by Reid Morth

a sold-out national book tour where Fritz got to meet and mingle with longtime fans.

Fireside Favorites

Lightning Round Q&A with Fritz

Old Time Hawkey is all about a slower pace of life, but we got him to answer these 10 quick questions:

1. Top 3 must-haves for tailgating before a Red Wings game? “Cold Pops, coneys, Bob Seger.”

2. Without giving away your secret spots, what’s your morel hunting strategy? “Look where the dew drips.”

3. It’s county fair season and you’ve just ordered a heap of fries. Are you dousing ’em in malt vinegar or a pump of hot cheese? “Hot cheese for sure. Also chili.”

4. You had a little too much fun on the tilt-o-whirl. Is your cure ginger ale or lemon-lime pop? “Ginger ale if it’s Vernors. Lemon pop if it’s not.”

5. Cast iron—soap or no soap (and why)? “I used to not use soap because I heard it was bad for it, but I’ve since learned you can use it as long as there’s no degreaser or antibacterial components. But I normally use hot water and coarse salt to scrub. I’ll use equal parts white vinegar and water to clean them good every once in a while.”

6. It’s pastie time. Ketchup, gravy, or nada? “Gravy mostly. Sometimes spicy ketchup, and sometimes plain.”

As for his own quintessential picks from the book, Fritz says the Copper Miner’s Pasty, Fireside Apple Cider, and Grandpa

7. You went wild renting videos for a relaxing weekend at the cabin. What’s the lineup? “It’s summer right now so I would pick Sandlot, Jaws, Big Fish, Hook, Now and Then, Happy Gilmore, A Goofy Movie, and The Great Outdoors.”

8. Best way to get a dysfunctional Game Boy cartridge to work again? “Grow a mustache, or find someone with a mustache, to blow in it.”

9. You’re headed to the lake for a little catch and release. What flavor of Better Made chips did you pack? “Rainbow Old Fashioned Dark.”

10. If you could bottle one scent from the cedar swamp to share with your followers, what would it be? “The cedar smell in general, or maybe the smell of my campfire when I’m cooking a pineapple upside down cake or some monkey bread.”

Grandpa Bob's Fudge (top) and Fireside Apple Cider (bottom) are two recipes from the Old Time Hawkey cookbook. Photos by Kelley Jordan Schuyler

Suzy’s Seafood Boils: Have Pot, Will Travel

Low Country delicacy brought directly to you

By Geri Dietze

Of all the inventive business and lifestyle ideas that were birthed—whether by accident or necessity—from the pandemic, Suzy Brown’s might be one of the most serendipitous.

In her quest to host an 80th birthday party—during a time when restaurants were operating at around 25 percent occupancy— Suzy took matters into her own hands and created an authentic Low Country shrimp boil for family and friends. She reflects on the energy of that day, and “the interaction around the pot, [and] the smells.” She continues, “Everyone loved it. It was an easy, summer-fun thing to do.”

The rest is flavor history for this Charlevoix-based enterprise. The party was a big hit, the pictures ended up on social media, and before Brown knew it, she had a business. (Brown is a bookkeeper, previously based in Rochester, but now she and her husband are permanently located at their Lake Charlevoix home.)

When Northern Express caught up with Brown for a chat, she was heading across the Mackinac Bridge on her way to spin her seafood magic in Cedarville, the Lake Huron village about 35 minutes northeast of the Mighty Mac. Brown covers all of northern Michigan, and will take the party downstate upon request. (Travel charges may apply.)

The Bounty of the Sea, by Way of GR

The menu, with some exceptions, is pretty much set: Wild caught and cleaned jumbo E-Z peel shrimp, authentic Andouille sausage, fresh red potatoes, sweet Vidalia onions, and corn on the cob, all flavored with Suzy’s proprietary seasoning blend and

fresh cut lemons. Southern biscuits and all the butter you could possibly want rounds out this moveable feast.

Lobster tails and crab legs are popular add-ons, and she “might consider” serving clams and mussels, upon request. (It doesn’t hurt to ask if you have an off-menu favorite.) But that’s pretty much as far as it goes for special orders: Brown is licensed as an “athome mobile chef.” Straying from the menu would require a catering license, and she’s happy with the status quo.

Ingredients are sourced from Superior Foods in Grand Rapids, a top tier supplier, with seafood creds going back to 1959. (It started as Superior Fisheries, transitioning to Superior Seafoods in the 1970s before becoming the powerhouse it is today, representing over two dozen Michigan producers of meats, breads, cheeses, condiments, and more.) And, when available, hand-picked sweet corn is sourced from Boyne City’s Johnecheck Farms, a famous name among northern Michigan producers and corn on the cob aficionados.

So, How Does This Work?

Every location is different: The dump— emptying the contents of the pot—might take place on a covered banquet table outdoors, or, at least in one case, on the hostess’s dining room table. Brown calls that the “logistics” of the event. She visits the clients pre-boil to get the lay of the land, presenting the host/hostess with a lagniappe, or little gift, in French (in this case, Amish made molasses cookies).

Two hours before “dump time,” Brown and her helpers arrive with everything needed, from all the fixings and an appropriate-sized pot, plus red-checked table covers, brown paper runners, lobster bibs,

bamboo cutlery, tin pie pans or cardboard boats for eating, and rolls of paper towel for napkins. (Leftovers are packaged for the clients, and clean-up is easy, fast, and mostly recyclable.)

This is an interactive dining experience. “People are around the dump table 99 percent of the time,” Brown says. And every event requires some “catchers,” four to eight volunteers depending on the size of the dinner, who watch the ingredients spill out of the pot and use tongs to keep them from rolling off of the table. A smart move, when every single thing coming out of the pot is a flavor bonanza.

It’s What’s for Dinner

We find it hard to think of an occasion that wouldn’t lend itself to a seafood boil: private parties, family reunions, weddings and anniversaries, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate and business events, and charity fundraisers.

This summer Brown had the honor of serving the Sylvan Lake gathering of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs of Detroit, the downstate chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s oldest international gastronomic society, founded in Paris in 1248. The 25,000-member organization promotes excellence in the hospitality arts through competitions and scholarships. (Heady company, indeed.)

If you want to book your own boil, remember that like any popular brick-andmortar establishment, Suzy books up fast. “Clients should book at least three to four weeks in advance,” she says. She shares that peak season starts around the “last weekend in June into mid-August.” Things settle down after that, but still, plan ahead so there are no disappointments.

Repeat clients know what a good thing they’ve got: This summer, a Leland hostess has had Brown on rotation every two weeks for 12-25 people. These are fun, flavorful, and memorable events; the set-up is a dream for the host and it’s hard not to love the experience. “[Usually,] I will leave someone’s home [with] a new friend,” Brown jokes. Is she interested in taking Suzy’s Shrimp Boil to the next step of expansion? No. “It’s simple and easy,” she says. “I load my car”— or boat, if the boil is on Lake Charlevoix— and “off I go.”

Find Suzy’s Seafood Boils online at bookaboil. com or call (248) 935-9866.

A DECADE ON THE WATER FOR PADDLE ANTRIM

10 highlights for the nonprofit as they celebrate their 10th anniversary

By Drew VanDrie

Paddle Antrim was founded in 2014 on the principle of connection—joining people, waterways, and environmental conservation.

“Our mission is to protect our waterways by connecting people through paddlesports,” says Paddle Antrim Executive Director Deana Jerdee. “We feel that when people are on the water and engaged, they understand the reason why we want to protect these resources and are more apt to protect them.”

Now, the paddlesport organization is celebrating a decade of dedication. We asked Jerdee to share the nonprofit’s top 10 accomplishments over the last 10 years.

1. Opening the Chain of Lakes Water Trail

At No. 1 the list (and for good reason), Jerdeee highlights the impressive undertaking of establishing the Water Trail. “It’s probably the biggest thing we’ve done, and most time-intensive,” she says.

Planning for the establishment of the trail coincided with the formation of Paddle Antrim itself in 2014, with a core focus on coordinating with the numerous site owners, local governments, and other nonprofit organizations to formulate a cohesive waterway throughout the Chain of Lakes in Antrim County.

The effort and perseverance paid off with the Water Trail officially opening in 2021 boasting 84 access sites, over 100 miles of pristine water to explore (through 12 lakes and interconnected rivers), and the distinction as the first state-designated water trail in northern Michigan.

“As an organization we work with 20 different entities along the Chain of Lakes to create over 100 miles of connected waterway that people can paddle,” says Jerdee.

2.

Development of Public Resources

Along with the establishment of the Water Trail, Paddle Antrim has focused on providing numerous assets and support to make the resource as accessible as possible.

“As part of the Water Trail effort, we installed signage at all 84 access sites,” says Jerdee. “There’s signs at the water’s edge so people know where they can exit [the Water Trail]. There are kiosks at all of the trailheads and access sites so there’s information about the trail, stewardship, safety, and community.”

In addition to physical assets, Paddle Antrim has also built out their digital infrastructure to assist and inform paddlers.

“We developed a comprehensive website,” says Jerdee, pointing to paddleantrim.com. “I know when I’m going to go somewhere new, I try to find information about where I’m going so I can plan ahead of time.”

Jerdee also notes that Paddle Antrim has developed waterproof maps of the Water Trail that paddlers can take with them, as well as a digital map within the application Avenza Maps that paddlers can download for free (ahead of time with internet connection) and that will still function without cell service.

3. Elk Rapids Rotary Park Redesign

In yet another ambitious project for Paddle Antrim, the organization has been part of the redevelopment of Rotary Park in Elk Rapids to make it more paddle-sport and public friendly.

“In coordination with the village, we helped them design and raise $1 million to do some major improvements at Rotary Park,” says Jerdee. From a parking lot overhaul to allow more space for trailers, to the implementation of a universal access launch, to a much needed fully-plumbed ADA restroom, the revamp of the Rotary Park is all in the name of encouraging

waterway access.

The redesign also considers invasive species mitigation by including a permanent non-motorized wash station (the first of its kind in the state of Michigan, Jerdee adds) to clean kayaks, boats, and paddle boards moving between waterways. “We are putting in the first wash station on the Chain of Lakes,” says Jerdee, “It really emphasizes our desire for people to ‘clean, drain, dry,’ and protect our waterways.”

Construction at the park is currently underway and expected to complete in November with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony anticipated for summer 2025.

4. Paddle Antrim Festival

Next on the list of highlights is Paddle Antrim Festival, the 9th edition of which is scheduled for Sept. 12-14 of this year. Centered on a non-competitive two-day

paddle through the Chain of Lakes Water trail, the 42-mile float meanders from Ellsworth to Elk Rapids, culminating in a final celebration bash at the Short’s Pole Barn.

Besides the inherent promotion of the trail and paddle sports, Jerdee points to the benefits and business the festival brings to Antrim and beyond. “The majority of the people are coming from outside the area,” says Jerdee, “so it’s definitely an economic boon for the region. Roughly 70-80 percent come from outside the area and from multiple states.”

The festival hosts events in Bellaire on the first day (Bellaire Block Party) and Elk Rapids on the second (Final Bash) that are open to the public and invites the community to partake in the festivities. “While the paddlers are focused on the water,” Jerdee says, “it’s a whole community vibe throughout the weekend.”

Paddle Antrim is the guiding force behind the Chain of Lakes Water Trail, a flatwater system of lakes and rivers which spans more than 100 miles from Ellsworth to Elk Rapids. Photos courtesy of Paddle Antrim

Paddlers line up for day two of the 2023 Paddle Antrim Festival.

5. Community Paddle Series

The Paddle Antrim Festival is not the only opportunity to splash in the water with a group of paddlers. Throughout the summer months, Paddle Antrim hosts several Community Paddle gatherings that take place throughout the Chain of Lakes area

“We do community paddles roughly every two weeks,” says Jerdee. “They’re onehour paddles and in different places along the Water Trail.”

Open to all ages and forms of paddlepowered craft, the Community Paddles are a great opportunity to see different portions of the Water Trail and cruise around with friends.

Participants must provide their own watercraft and personal flotation device, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Community Paddle dates and times are posted on the Paddle Antrim website event calendar and their Facebook page.

6. Paddle Safety

Safety and proper preparation is integral to any paddle (or water) sport, which is why Paddle Antrim offers Paddling Classes. “From early on I realized that safety was important,” says Jerdee. “I’ve paddled for 20 years, but never took a class, and it was like ‘Ohhh!’ I learned so many things,” she laughs.

Realizing there was a lack of paddle safety classes available in the region, Paddle Antrim implemented their own courses, led by certified instructors. They offer classes tailored to varying skill levels from kayaking and paddle boarding basics to more advanced stroke and paddle technique. And while the group courses have concluded for 2024, those interested in a personal course can contact the Paddle Antrim team.

7. MI Paddle Steward Program

In addition to encouraging participation on the waterways, Paddle Antrim also focuses on promoting the stewardship of these pristine resources. The nonprofit is part of the MI Paddle Steward Program—a coalition of like-minded organizations and local paddlers that relies upon volunteers to identify and report aquatic invasive species.

“Educating paddlers on what they’re looking for and how to report it is very important for us,” Jerdee says. “Paddlers are on the water, they’re seeing things, they’re close to the water, they’re going to see invasive species and things that don’t look right before motorized boaters or other people.”

Proactive paddlers can join the program to learn identification and instruction on how to navigate the Midwestern Invasive Species Information Network app to help with invasive species reporting and help preserve northern Michigan waterways for future generations.

8. Ripple Effect Mini-Grant Program

Since its outset, Paddle Antrim has focused on a mission to protect the waterways and considers all the ways the organization can have an impact. “We’re a very small organization with a pretty large mission, so we thought, how can we make sure that we’re having an impact, a bigger impact?” says Jerdee.

The solution was to offer some financial assistance to projects that aligned with Paddle Antrim’s goals of waterway conservation.

Funded by a portion of the revenue from hosted events like Paddle Antrim Festival, the Ripple Effect mini-grants are modest but meaningful monetary awards (typically ranging from $500-$3,000). Since 2015, Jerdee notes that Paddle Antrim has given out over $35,000 in mini-grants to go toward conservation and preservation efforts.

The projects and recipients of these grants have taken many shapes over the years. “We’ve assisted Bellaire with doing some improvements for a launch in Richardi Park,” says Jerdee. “We’ve helped our lake associations purchase water quality testing equipment. We gave money out to the Boardman Cleansweep to help do some cleanups along the Chain. So just a variety of different projects that all align with our mission.”

Organizations looking to apply for a mini grant can apply online at paddleantrim.com/ ripple-effect-mini-grants.

9. Volunteer Base

Paddle Antrim has tackled some ambitious projects, but the organization itself is modestly staffed with only two full-time employees, including Jerdee. “We are a small organization,” she reiterates. “We couldn’t do all of these accomplishments without our volunteers.”

From large events like Paddle Antrim Festival to the other public offerings, Jerdee and Paddle Antrim rely on the generous support and volunteer work of the community.

“We have well over 100 volunteers who give over 1,000 hours every year to help us carry out the work we do,” she says. Whether they’re helping with Water Trail maintenance or class instruction, Jerdee notes that the volunteers are a true driving force. “There’s a lot of people who help support us through their time that helps make this stuff happen, that we could not do without them.”

10. Paddlers Like You

Pairing with volunteer support is the monetary contributions of individuals, organizations, and donors that make the work of Paddle Antrim possible.

“Those that help fund our work, make our work possible,” says Jerdee. From the individuals to the organizations and foundations, Jerdee expresses her and the organizations gratitude for the past and continued support. “We couldn’t do the work without all our generous support.”

Learn more about Paddle Antrim and the upcoming festival at paddleantrim.com.

ALLIE KESSEL inconcert

Friday, Aug 23 @5 pm

Piano/Guitar/Folk/Soul

With a passion for spreading positive messages of inclusivity and unconditional love, Allie’s songwriting reflects her personal experiences and observations of the world.

Bring your chair. Refreshments. Friends. Enjoy! GAAC galleries will be open too.

on the GAAC Front Porch…and it’s FREE!

Paddling is an all-weather sport with the right gear (and no ice on the waterways).

OFF-ROAD EXPLORING

How Traverse City and Cadillac are harnessing the rise of off-road vehicles

By Ellen Miller

Getting out on the trails is almost a requirement in northern Michigan, whether that’s hiking and biking in the summer or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. Each year, our outdoor recreation options seem to draw more people to the area. If you hear a rumble or a roar while you’re out, that’s because motorized recreation—including e-bikes, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-road vehicles (ORVs)—is also on the rise.

(A little terminology lesson: ATVs have low-pressure tires for rough terrain and are a type of ORV, which also include utility-task vehicles, certain motorcycles, and side-bysides, to name a few. Basically, if they can safely get over a northern Michigan pothole in the woods, they count!)

According to Consumer Affairs, 2023 saw the third-highest sales of ATVs ever with 682,000 units sold (2020 holds the all-time record with more than 700,000 units). We checked in with powersports enthusiasts and business owners in the region to see if northern Michigan is also seeing a spike and how it’s affecting our economies and trails.

Family Fun on the Trails

ORVs aren’t allowed everywhere, but the state has over 4,000 miles of designated trails and forests. When Cara and Jason Eule were exploring starting a business near Traverse City, they realized that the local network of trails had untapped potential.

“We moved here because of the fourseason adventure. We loved the scenery and being outside, and every season offers something different,” says Cara Eule, a runner and paddler. “This is an unbelievable natural resource. Whether people come to visit or live here, we want to give them an experience that you can’t see from the side of the road.”

She and Jason are now co-owners of TC Trailsports, an ATV rental business. “On an ATV, you can get further than you can by foot, and the trails you travel are amazing,” Eule tells us. “You can see the Boardman [River] from up above!” Rentals are available to riders 18+ who have a valid driver’s license. TC Trailsports provides safety gear and orientation, and often sends riders south from the Supply Road ORV trailhead first, since that’s an easier route; riders can find their own path after getting comfortable.

Most customers so far tend to be couples, but Eule says ATV-ing is a great family adventure. She and Jason, along with their two sons, have all completed the Department of Natural Resources’ ORV safety training.

“For me, everyone is a rider,” says Eule. “Everybody comes back with a smile on their face, whether they’re into powersports or not … you can just putter along and enjoy the ride.”

Old Trails, New Perspective

While the Eules are tapping into underused trails in TC for their ATVs, a project on a county-wide scope has been happening in Cadillac.

In 2009, Wexford County (home to Cadillac area and Manistee National Forest) made an ordinance to open county roads for ORV use. In October 2021, the U.S. Forest Service opened forest service roads to ORV users, and the two regulations combined created an opportunity to hit the trail closer to home. However, the connectivity was confusing, and trails weren’t being utilized to their full potential.

Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau Executive Director Kathy Morin spearheaded an effort to tie together the existing network into something manageable, drawing on partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service and Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources.

ORVs on the Cadillac Scenic Ride. Photo by Joe Baker

The Cadillac Scenic Ride (CSR) officially launched in May this year. CSR isn’t a new trail, but rather helps riders connect existing trails that are open to ORV users. It includes both Wexford County roads and federal forest service roads.

“We had these available open roads for users but some people didn’t really know the connectivity or where they could go,” reflects Morin. “There were several types of maps or apps, which were all wonderful resources, but it was a little confusing, especially if someone is a new user.”

The Cadillac Scenic Ride offers riders easy-access information about different points of interest, where fuel is, places to stay, where to eat. “It’s an easy-to-navigate map and ride for somebody that might be a newer user or an experienced user that hasn’t been out riding in our area,” explains Morin.

“As a business owner I can’t express how much I think it has benefitted the area,” says Pete Finch, the owner of Coyote Crossing Resort and a Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau board member. Coyote Crossing Resort has direct access to the trail system for snowmobiles and ORVs. In addition to promoting the ride to visitors who are staying on-site, it has a restaurant that is a popular stop for groups out on the trails.

“This has allowed us to tie into some areas that were already an ORV hotbed to the south of us. People are excited to see the signage that we have put at several key stops and intersections,” Finch says. He estimates they have distributed hundreds of trifold paper maps over the last several months in addition to directing riders to the electronic map.

Rising Popularity, Changing Environment

All signs point to more folks enjoying the trails in new ways. “We know that the number of ORV users has increased significantly, especially since COVID. It’s a great family-friendly activity,” says Morin.

While other areas in Michigan have more established ORV routes, this is new territory

for Cadillac, and it offers new opportunities in a shifting climate.

“We do have challenges with winter at times, and with having enough snow for snowmobiling,” Morin reflects, adding that the sport that once brought thousands to Cadillac in the winter is not “always a viable activity.”

Indeed, in 2023, Lake Cadillac Resort closed for the winter season posting on Facebook that “The lack of winter tourism, coupled with the historically low amount of snowfall, makes it difficult to operate at full capacity in the winter months.” They specifically noted that “Snowmobilers used to be a large part of winter business in Cadillac West, now we are lucky to get a handful of weekends where there is even enough snow to ride on.”

Attracting ORV users can help fill in those tourism gaps for local businesses, and Cara Eule sees opportunity for growth.

“We are very sensitive to climate change and the conditions in which we exist,” she says. “With the way winters are heading here, that opens up more time for [ATV] riding. It’s not as cold, not as snowy. There is potential that [ATV] riding will be accessible more months of the year than in the past.”

On the flip side of the coin—from both a tourism and an environmental perspective—is the shared understanding among these ORV advocates that users are responsible for taking care of the trail while they are out having fun.

“We knew there were a lot of people coming to the area to ride anyway, and it is nice to be able to do additional outreach and share stewardship, safety, and responsible recreation practice along with the ride,” says Morin. “We want people to come enjoy our area, but also to be safe, responsible, and respectful.”

“We feel you can have fun, be safe, and preserve the natural resources,” Eule agrees. “It’s important to us to teach people to share the trails and prevent the spread of invasive species. We have to be stewards of the natural resource, to not destroy trails, and to keep

them safe for future generations of riders.”

Both Eule and Finch note that at times ORV culture can get a bad rap.

“My one emphasis is that people try to abide by route designation and rules and be respectful of this U.S. Forest resource that we have here. We need to be good stewards of the property and abide and ride safely,” says Finch. He pointed out that just as trails can be designated for ORV use, if they aren’t treated respectfully, that designation could go away in the future.

“Businesses like us, and other rider groups, should work in partnership with the DNR and not have an oppositional relationship,” Eule says. “There’s room for everyone on the trails. There are some trails that are and should be non-vehicular and some where we can share the road.”

For more information about the Cadillac Scenic Ride, visit ridecadillac.com. For more information on ATV rentals, visit TCTrailsports.com.

ATV riders pause for a break.

Photo courtesy of TC Trailsports.

Cadillac Scenic Ride signage helps users navigate the extensive trail system. Photo courtesy of the CAVB

WEDNESDAY

SEPT 4 • 5PM-7PM

From the “Bank of the Boardman” a breezy Recess at West Shore Bank

supplying students in need with anything from school supplies to personal hygiene

ENTER TO WIN:

• 2-night stay at Pine Tree House: 1 bedroom/1 bath with river views and balcony. Value up to $850. (July/August excluded)

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• Private educational tasting experience at the Blue Goat for up to 6 guests. Value $150.

A TRAILBLAZER’S TALE AND THE HERITAGE TRAIL

Guest Opinion

by June Thaden

Traverse City’s first non-motorized trail came soon after the widening of US-31 North, which left no room for cyclists. A group formed to find a solution, with core leadership from Rick Antosh, Peter Doren, and me. We proposed a non-motorized trail from Woodmere to Acme along the old rail line.

The Michigan State Transportation Committee met in 1987, where the director promptly recommended a 7.3mile path, creating Michigan’s first Rail with Trail. That’s where the Traverse Area Recreation Trail (TART) was born. MDOT built the trail with funding from MDOT, Rotary Charities, and Grand Traverse County. Traverse City Light & Power installed lighting. The first section, from Woodmere to Three Mile, opened in September 1990, and the section to Bunker Hill followed in October 1995.

By 1995, Friends of TART had a board, began efforts to build the Leelanau and Vasa Trails, and commissioned the now recognizable TART logo.

To celebrate this progress, we hosted Northern Trails Day on June 3, 1995, at the Open Space. I was the happy chair. Speakers included Senator Carl Levin and the National Park Service’s Thomas Ross. There was great community turnout and support, with plans on display for area trails, including the dedication of the Murchie Bridge improvement plan. The event featured clowns, a brass band, and a packed bike corral to boot.

In 1997, Friends of TART received the Environmental Excellence Award from the Federal Highway Administration, honoring our Excellence in Non-Motorized Transportation. Mike Dillenbeck and I had the privilege of accepting the award from Jane Garvey in Washington, D.C.

Growing in tandem, TART, the Vasa Pathway, and the Leelanau Trail merged into one new entity in 1998, known as TART Trails.

TART initially prioritized safe routes for transportation. We soon learned that the first paved trail in town served many other needs. I will never forget my first bike ride on the newly paved section from Woodmere to Three Mile. There was an older woman walking on the trail with a broad grin on her face. I stopped, and she explained that she could not walk on her dirt street with no sidewalks. TART allowed her to get the daily exercise she needed.

As new trails opened, it became evident that the boardwalk through wetlands near the state park was introducing people to interesting natural environments. The benefits were obviously transportationrelated, but human (and pet) health and

education on the importance of nature quickly followed.

As TART Trails matured, we realized the valuable trail benefits beyond just transportation, including community building and economic impact.

I believe that environmental education is another prime virtue of trails. As I’ve traveled, I’ve walked many trails of all sizes through woods and wetlands, allowing me to explore natural areas otherwise not accessible. I’ve lingered along boardwalks in Florida, Texas, and New Zealand, watching critters I’d never seen before in their natural habitats. Many of these were small footpaths. Others were more developed, allowing people with disabilities access in wheelchairs and bicycles, often within National Parks.

M-22 is a highway often with narrow paved shoulders and poor sight distances that traverses a beautiful area that many want to see. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore wanted a safer, more enjoyable route for bicyclists and walkers. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail was their solution, and now 21 miles are completed. The northern four miles will provide safe, non-motorized travel from one end of Sleeping Bear to the other.

Some people are opposed to this remaining section, but others, like me, believe the loss of trees (especially those slender young ones) is acceptable. The boardwalk through a short section of wetlands will allow for the appreciation of wetlands with minimal impact.

Our Lake Michigan shores and forests face numerous challenges, including a disease killing the beautiful, large beech trees. When one of these great trees falls, it takes younger, strong trees with it. The trail can help manage this forest ecosystem and will provide environmental education to the many curious walkers and bicyclists wanting to learn more about this region.

Those of us who have hiked many of the great footpaths in Sleeping Bear know the dunes, trees, and plants that buttress the big lakes. But many need the security of a more accessible trail, such as this last section of the Heritage Trail.

June Thaden was one of the three founding board members of The Friends of TART and a charter member, as well as one of the first presidents of the Cherry Capital Cycling Club. She also played a key role in founding the Michigan Chapter of the Rails to Trails Conservancy and served as President of the League of Michigan Bicyclists. On the national stage, June served on the board and as president of the League of American Bicyclists. Currently, she contributes her expertise as secretary and archivist for the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council (NMEAC).

WE SPEAK FOR THE WATER

Indigenous water protectors are set to host the 6th annual Water Is Life Festival in Petoskey

By Ren Brabenec

One need only glance at a map to understand Michigan’s unique connection to water. The state’s legal boundaries extend far into Lakes Huron, Michigan, and Superior, giving the Great Lakes State 40,000 square miles of water, 40 percent of the state’s total “land” area. We’re home to 20 percent of Earth’s total freshwater, and the state is graced with 3,288 miles of shoreline, more than anywhere else in North America.

However, Indigenous water protectors have become concerned that the daily presence of water in our lives may lend itself to taking the resource for granted. And given the contemporary threats our waters face from pollution, overuse, invasive species, and habitat destruction, the stakes are high.

Water + Women

“The Water Is Life Festival is an annual event that celebrates our connection to the water and builds power through community so we can work towards living in a holistic way with the water and protect it from those who seek to exploit or endanger it.”

Jannan Cornstalk reads this statement aloud from the mission of the Water is Life Festival, introducing us to the event’s ethos. Cornstalk is the director and founder of the festival, which is about to celebrate its 6th annual event on Aug. 31 at 200 Wachtel Ave in Petoskey.

To Cornstalk, a citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, water protection is more than just the necessary work we all must do to ensure the planet’s most critical resource is preserved for generations to come.

“This is also a deeply spiritual and functional responsibility,” says Cornstalk.

“Indigenous women are at the heart of this, because, traditionally, Indigenous women are protectors of water.”

Cornstalk speaks to a tradition that spans generations, going back long before European colonization of the Americas to a time when Indigenous women collected water for their families and communities while also preserving and protecting water sources. Water protection might look different today, but the message is the same: Water is life.

A Path to Protection

Cornstalk founded the Water Is Life Festival in 2019 because she believed bringing people together to celebrate and learn about our waterways was the best way to fulfill her mission as a water protector. To Cornstalk, it’s about growing the movement and breaking away from a “take it for granted” mindset.

“The festival gives us a chance to speak to the people, to empower them to do the good work that needs to be done around the land and the water,” says Cornstalk.

“The festival creates human connections, empowers the community, and informs interested participants on the importance of protecting water and being good custodians of the blessing that is our water.”

Water protectors don’t have the lobbyists, cash capital, and political influence that oil corporations or mining interests do. But they have their voices, and the more voices, the better.

The ripple effects continue outward from Petoskey. For example, Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) recently slowed and potentially halted a controversial Tilden Mine expansion proposal. The proposal centered around an iron ore mine expansion

in a delicate wetlands ecosystem in the Upper Peninsula. According to the Citizens for Superior organizing group, “This is a big win for the power of public participation.

Cleveland Cliffs withdrew its application to fill 77.9 acres of wetlands and 4,661 linear feet of stream with mine waste after EGLE highlighted unresolved issues with the application, including tribal coordination and cumulative impacts on the watershed.”

According to Citizens for Superior,

EGLE only pressured Cleveland Cliffs to withdraw the permit because of the voices of water protectors across Michigan informing EGLE and the EPA of the threats such an expansion would pose to nearby wetlands. That story is a proof of concept to bolster Cornstalk’s theory. She believes the voices of water protectors—strong, loud, and united— can be more influential than exploitative interests and the dollars they wave. And there’s no better time to speak up than now.

A Line 5 shutdown demonstration associated with the 2021 Water Is Life Festival. Photo by Valerie Jean

“Water is a unique element unlike any other on Earth or in our universe,” says Cornstalk. “Without it we cannot exist. It is our relative.”

This Year’s Festival

Raising first hundreds, then thousands, and then millions of voices in unison for water protection is the theme of the Water Is Life Festival, and this year’s event is anticipated to be the biggest yet.

“We’ll talk about all the different ways water connects us,” says Cornstalk. “We’ll help raise awareness and educate people by bringing them together at the festival. We’ll help people have an experience that connects them to the water. Then they’ll go back to their communities and share that experience with their loved ones. Our hope is that the festival inspires new generations of water protectors to return to their communities and carry on the good work of

water protection.”

This year’s event will take place from noon to 9pm on Saturday, August 31, featuring vendors and food trucks. Live entertainment is also on the agenda, with scheduled musicians including headliners Patty PerShayla & The Accidentals, Alina Morr & Urban Tropical, Dave Kroon, Pete Kehoes, Seth Bernard, and Ruby John.

Attendees are encouraged to register before the festival for a chance to win door

prizes. Cornstalk and other organizers will also host a Friday Night Feast/Potluck in Wolverine the evening before the festival, with camping options available for the weekend at Lost Tamarack Lodge. They ask attendees to bring their own water bottles, plates, and silverware to help the festival reduce its carbon footprint.

Visit the festival’s website at waterislifefestival. org for more information or to register.

Attendees connect with an "Art in the Park" activity at the 2019 Festival.

Photo by Valerie Jean.

Cornstalk speaks from the Water Is Life Festival stage.

ROCKTOBERFEST!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 12-9PM

Saturday

FRANKFORT COLLEC-

TOR CAR SHOW: 8am, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Over 80 cars lining the path. Free. frankfort-elberta.com

CHARLEVOIX SUMMER SIDEWALK

SALES: 9am, Downtown Charlevoix. business.charlevoix.org/events/details/summer-sidewalk-sales-14788

DUNE DASH: 9am, Dune Climb, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Empire. A 4-mile run-walk along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, past rolling dunes & beautiful forests to the turn-around point at Glen Haven. $30; 17 & under, $25. dunedash.com

LIVING UNDIVIDED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

INITIATIVE: 9am-noon, Kensington Church, TC. Learn how to build more unified communities across the state through non-partisan & non-persuasion conversations rooted in values, lived experiences, humility, & curiosity. Develop the skills to bring people together for civic engagement initiatives that matter to your community. These skills include the power of story, reflective listening, & empathy. Free. forms.gle/BFU7fbYpH2QKBWH1A -------------------- --

37TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTI-

VAL: Downtown Bellaire, Aug. 12-17. Featuring kids’ activities, Rubber Ducky Parade & Race, live music & much more. bellairechamber.org/2024/08/17/171793/37th-annual-rubber-ducky-festival

BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: 6090

W 2 1/2 Rd., Buckley, Aug. 15-18. Presented by the Northwest Michigan Engine & Thresher Club. Featuring a big flea market, 1907 1100 HP Snow Engine, old time music, woodworking & woodcraft, 1,000+ antique tractors, veneer mill, 1800’s sawmill, 1906 cider mill & much more. $10/person. buckleyoldengineshow.org

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DOWNTOWN ART FAIR: 10am-5pm, Cass St. between Front St. & just south of State St., downtown TC. Paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fabrics, handcrafted woodwork, bath & body products, illustrations & much more. downtowntc.com/ downtown-art-fair-series

GTRLC CONSERVATION CENTER TOUR: Join for a tour of the buildings & grounds at Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don and Jerry Oleson Preserve at 10am. This tour will include an inside look at the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s new conservation hub & office space, including the McMullen Family Conservation Center, the Bob and Pauline Young Family Stewardship Workshop, & the native plant greenhouse & goat barn. Please park in a designated spot & meet in the main gallery of the building. Registration is required. gtrlc.my.salesforce-sites.com/es/ event/home/conservationcentertour81724

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC.

HARBOR SPRINGS SIDEWALK SALES: 10am, Fairview Square & Harbor Plaza, downtown Harbor Springs.

KIERSTEN’S RIDE: 10am, Chandler Hills Campground, Boyne Falls. Bringing help, hope & healing through suicide awareness & prevention programs in northern lower MI. 10am: Approx. 10 mile Horseback Trail Ride. 11am: Approx. 10 mile Trail Bike Ride. 11:30am: Approx. 1.3 mile Nature Walk. Noon-2pm: Participant Lunch. 1pm: Prizes, silent auction, raffle. 2:30pm: Approx. 35-45 mile ORV Ride. kierstensride. org/annual-event

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: 10am, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists. facebook.com/madeincheboygan

MICHIGAN PARKINSON FOUNDATION

SUMMER PICNIC: 10am-2pm, Cherry Bend Community Park, Elmwood Charter Township. To RSVP & sign up for a dish to pass, email: tdavenport@parkinsonsmi. org. parkinsonsmi.org

TUNNEL OF TREES ART WEEKEND: Celebrate local art & artists along the Tunnel of Trees in a multi-faceted, familyfriendly event. Join for an art trail with stops at local arts businesses & artist studios, plein air painting workshops at Angell Farm (free, but registration required), Odawa art at the King House, an art show at Good Hart Artist Residency featuring the work of local artists plus a kid-friendly art activity, & a community dinner at Bliss Gardens Farm and Community Kitchen (tickets required). All events except for the dinner are free. Aug. 17-18. Art Trail: 10am-4pm on Aug. 17; Dinner: 5-8pm on Aug. 17 (tickets required); local art show: 10am-4pm on Aug. 17 & 10am-2pm on Aug. 18. goodhartartistresidency.org/tunnel-of-trees-arts-weekend

ALL ABOUT PARROTS WITH WENDY WARES OF TRAVERSE CITY PARROT

SANCTUARY: 10:30am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Meet Sheba the Macaw & Joey the African Grey when TC’s Parrot Sanctuary will present an educational talk on parrot care, characteristics, diet, body language & much more. greatlakeskids.doubleknot.com/facility/generaladmissions-timed-ticketing/3017820

FILL THE ECTO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR TCAPS: 11am-3pm, Staples, TC. Help fill the Cherryland Ghostbusters Ectomobiles with school supplies to donate to TCAPS Student Support Network. Any donation will enter you into a prize pack full of Ghostbusters. facebook.com/share/ TRbdfZEv4GcfQWDZ

FRANKFORT ART FAIR: 11am, Market Square Park, Frankfort. Large art fair featuring more than 100 artists & craftspersons. Free. frankfort-elberta.com

GREAT LAKES HUMANE SOCIETY SUMMER FESTIVAL: Noon-3pm, Great Lakes Humane Society, shelter, 7246 East Harry’s Rd., TC. “There’s No Place Like Home” is the theme of this summer carnival loaded with games, prizes, fun & refreshments, all to help shelter animals. Stroll along to the music of the Back Room Gang’s Dixieland Tunes, pet a pony, take a hayride & more. $5. greatlakeshs.com

KIDS’ DAY MUSIC: Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, Kaleva. 12:30pm: Sing & dance with Mama Luna. Learn songs about loving Mother Earth, nature & each other. For young children & young at heart. 1pm: Children’s Parade. 1:30pm: Children’s Concert with Tiyi & Lake Effect (including a special guest). Bring a blanket to sit on & a shaker, rattle, hand drum or musical instrument to play during the parade. Free. facebook.com/events/846168287451572

“ANNIE KIDS”: 2pm & 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The sun’ll come out tomorrow! Performed by the One-Week Intensive Musical Theatre campers. $12-$21. tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ online?bestavail=2162&qty=0

MANITOU MUSIC CONCERT: 5-7pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Front Porch Stage. Featuring the B-Side Growlers, a vintage acoustic blues, jazz & country trio from Grand Rapids. Free. glenarborart.org/ events-page/music-and-concerts

Multi-Platinum country star Trace Adkins brings the top of his game to the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair on Weds., Aug. 21 at 8pm at the Grandstand at Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey. With 25 all-new tracks to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his “Dreamin’ Out Loud” debut, Adkins’ “The Way I Wanna Go” best shows his against-the-odds determination, cautioning that he’s not done. In fact, he loves his voice more now than ever. Opening for Adkins will be Waylon Hanel at 6:45pm. Tickets that are still available range from $55-$100. tickets.emmetchxfair.org

HOPE AMID TRAVERSITY: 5:30pm, Redeemer of Interlochen. A night under the tent with BBQ, the music of singer/songwriter Blake Flattley, & storytelling with Tanner Olson. Free. RedeemerofInterlochen.com

CREATIVE WRITING & WORD ART

OPEN MIC: 7-9pm, Willowbrook Mill, Northport. Say It Out Loud. All ages. 5 minute mic limit. Any genre. With MC’s Vic Peterson & & T.J. Harrison. Donations benefit Northport Arts Association. Free. ----------------------

SUMMER CONCERTS: 7-9pm, Grand Traverse Civic Center, Amphitheater, TC. Featuring Trillium Groove. Free. ----------------------

SWITCHBACK RED OR BLUE CONCERT: 7pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Celtic rockers Brian Fitzpatrick & Martin McCormick debut their new album “Red or Blue.” Doors open at 6pm. Tickets at Oryana, 10th St., TC & Corner Drugs, Elk Rapids, or Brown Paper Tickets. $20 advance, $25 at door. ertownhall.org

CHAMBERFEST: “PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION” WITH CLAYTON STEPHENSON: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Among the rising stars in the world of piano performance, Clayton Stephenson will perform “Pictures at an Exhibition” by Mussorgsky, among other works. $30; $25 Veterans; free for students. theoperahouse.org/tickets

GRAND RAPIDS BALLET: 7:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Enjoy a mixed repertory program consisting of two new ballets made exclusively for the company, boasting dancers from around the world. Darrell Grand Moultrie brings his energy & love for jazz music to Grand Rapids Ballet in Le Grand Jazz!, created in Oct. 2023. His work features classic tunes as well as songs from contemporary jazz artists. Jump Cut, by resident choreographer Penny Saunders, received its world premiere in April 2023 at Grand Rapids Ballet & is a nod to the Golden Age of Hollywood. Tickets starting at $57. greatlakescfa.org/ events/detail/grand-rapids-ballet

AEOLUS STRING QUARTET: 8pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dendrinos Chapel & Recital Hall. This award-winning quartet has two critically-acclaimed albums to their credit, along with dozens of national accolades. Free. interlochen.org/events/ aeolus-string-quartet-2024-08-17 ----------------------

MADDIE & TAE: 8pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. Enjoy this American female country music duo composed of Maddie Font & Tae Kerr, both singers, songwriters & guitarists. $40-$50. odawacasino.com/entertainment

MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Featuring the Grand Traverse Show Chorus Harmonious Chorale. Free.

aug 18

sunday

RACE THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC TRIATHLONS & DUATHLON: 7:30am, starts near Mackinaw City. Choose from International, International Aquabike, Sprint, KayaTri, Super Sprint, Sprint Aquabike, or Sprint Duathlon. runsignup.com/Race/Info/ MI/MackinawCity/RacetheStraitsofMackinac ----------------------

BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Sat., Aug. 17)

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC.

TUNNEL OF TREES ART WEEKEND: (See Sat., Aug. 17)

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: 11am, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists. facebook.com/madeincheboygan

COFFEE WITH THE AUTHORS: JENNIFER SPERRY STEINORTH: 1pm, Glen

Arbor Arts Center. TC poet & teacher Jennifer Sperry Steinorth discusses “Her Read,” a book-length collage poem. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation. Free. glenarborart.org/events/coffeewith-the-authors-jennifer-sperry-steinorth

MEET THE AUTHOR: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Local author Betsy Greensmith Dole will discuss her memoir “Using My Voice: A Journey of Progressive Christianity & Social Activism.” 231-331-4318. Free.

SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: RIVERTOWN JAZZ BAND: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs.

BENZIE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 5-8pm, Stormcloud Parkview Taproom, Frankfort. Join Benzie Conservation District to celebrate 80 years of preserving & enhancing Benzie County’s natural resources. Stop by Stormcloud Taproom to enjoy yard games & other activities. Discover upcoming events & eco-friendliness resources. Meet local environmental professionals. RSVP: email info@ benziecd.org. Free. benziecd.org/home/benzie-conservation-district-turns-80

OTSEGO COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: 5:30-7pm, Otsego County Library, Gaylord.

monday

EMMET-CHARLEVOIX

COUNTY FAIR: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey, Aug. 19-25. Today includes 4-H Horse Shows, Swine Shows, & more. emmetchxfair.org

JAMMIN’ MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: MEN OF LEISURE: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Enjoy a collaboration of pop, soul, blues, rock & fusion with Alfredson, Brown, Nagy & Davenport. Free.

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. “War of the Buttons” (Ireland), 1994, 94 mins. Free. bayviewassociation.org/monday-night-movies

tuesday

EMMET-CHARLEVOIX

COUNTY FAIR: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey, Aug. 19-25. Today includes the Skerbeck Family Carnival; Steel & Wood Bluegrass of Northern Michigan performing on the back porch from 2:30-5:30pm; Cornhole Competition at 6pm; & much more. emmetchxfair.org

45TH ANNUAL MEETING & RAIN GARDEN TOUR: Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey. Meet the new executive director, connect with Watershed Council staff & board, & learn about ongoing & upcoming programs to protect northern Michigan water resources. There are rain garden tours at 9am & 11am. The meeting is at 10am. Must register for both. watershedcouncil. org/event/save-the-date-annual-meeting

TEEN STEM GRAB & GO PROJECT: Petoskey District Library. Pick up a STEM project to take home. These projects are from NASA @ My Library & STARnet Libraries. August 20: Citizen Scientist Kit. The projects are available while supplies last. For ages 11-18. Free. calendar.petoskeylibrary.org/default/Detail/2024-08-201000-Teen-STEM-Grab-amp-Go-Project

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM: 10am, Leland Township Public Library, Leland. As part of the Leland Library Summinars series, Dr. Joanna Quigley will deliver an important talk on the current state of youth mental health & strategies for supporting young people.

KID’S CRAFT LAB: PAINT A ROCK: 10:30am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Jazz up a rock. Make it special with a little paint & imagination. greatlakeskids.org

PWR! MOVES: MICHIGAN PARKINSON FOUNDATION EXERCISE CLASS: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. For people with or suspected Parkinson’s Disease & their caregivers. Free. tadl. org/node/16110

QUEER TALES BOOK CLUB: 7pm, Traverse Area District Library, Nelson Room, TC. Chat about books that are by &/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, & everyone is welcome. This month’s book is “We Set the Night on Fire” by Martha Shelley. Get it on Hoopla & MeLCat. Free. tadl.org/ event/queer-tales-book-club-12121

MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8-9pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring the Straits Area Concert Band. Free.

wednesday

EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey, Aug. 19-25. Today includes Rabbit Shows; Pocket Pet Shows; 4-H Exotic Animal Shows; Beef & Dairy Shows; Waylon Hanel performing at the Grandstand at 6:45pm, followed by Trace Adkins at 8pm; & more. emmetchxfair.org

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NCMC HARRIS GARDEN TOUR: 1011am, NCMC, Library Building, Petoskey. Join North Central President Dr. David Roland Finley & his wife, Heidi, on a guided tour of the Harris Gardens. Learn about the gardens & a few of the 26 sculptures by internationally renowned artists. Must register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5670165/Registration ----------------------

SUMMER TRAVELOGUE SERIES: GREECE: 1pm, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, lower level Community Room. Join in a little armchair travel as you visit Greece with local writer & traveler Rebecca Carlson. The presentation will focus on her trip to Greece & Santorini. Free. sbbdl.org

BOYNE AREA CHAMBER PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6:30-8pm, Veteran’s Park Pavilion, Boyne City. Featuring Delilah DeWylde. Bring a chair or picnic blanket. Free.

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ANTRIM WRITER’S SERIES: 7-8:30pm, Bos Winery, Elk Rapids. Author Reading & Book Signing with Mary Kay Zuravleff, author of “American Ending.” Register. Free. bellairelibrary.org

DAVID CORTRIGHT - HOW TO LOSE A WAR: IRAQ & GAZA: 7pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Peace scholar & activist David Cortright will discuss the parallels between the Iraq War & the current conflict in Gaza.

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FRIENDS OF PCL SUMMER CONCERT: SOUND OF MUSIC: 7pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Music by Michigan’s folk music legends Ruth & Max Bloomquist.

GROW WITH WHAT YOU GOT: EXPLORING THE NATURAL COMMUNITIES & FLORA OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN: 7-8pm, Mills Community House, Benzonia. Presented by Plant It Wild & Sean Callahan, Grass River Natural Area’s conservation director. plantitwild.net/calendar-of-events aug 20 aug 19 aug 21

IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA: 7pm, Fife Lake Library, Community Room. The speaker will be Sons of American Legion Post Commander, South Boardman, Paul Birgy. The Ford Motor Company combined engineering skill with the Army’s creative mind throughout World War II. Out of this combination grew an exclusive line of Ford combat vehicles, of which many were produced in Michigan. Ford Motor Company video presentation includes imagery & video footage never before released to the public.

HEADLANDS INTERNATIONAL DARK

SKY PARK PROGRAM SERIES: 8:309:30pm, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. This presentation by NOMAC at the Waterfront Event Center will explore the technology of the James Webb Space Telescope & the significant discoveries it has made to date. facebook.com/even ts/2569841546531636/?ref=110

aug 22

thursday

EMMET-CHARLEVOIX

COUNTY FAIR: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey, Aug. 19-25. Today includes the 47th Annual 4-H Market Livestock Auction; Monster Truck Throwdown at the Grandstands at 7pm, & much more. emmetchxfair.org

ARCADIA MARSH WILDFLOWER HIKE: 10am-noon, Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve. A walk along the universally accessible boardwalk. Volunteer leader Paula Dreeszen will highlight the many marsh wildflowers during peak blooming & butterfly viewing times. Registration required. gtrlc.my.salesforce-sites.com/es/event/ home/marshwildflowers82224

COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Liz Erlewine will talk about curating exhibitions for community. A walkthrough of CTAC’s current exhibition, “Michigan: An American Portrait” will conclude this event. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ coffee-10-curating-community-liz-erlewine

PALEJOE: DINOSAUR SHOW!: Noon, Thompsonville Fire Hall & Community Center. Explore Dinosaur Myths and Legends. See real fossils up close. 231-378-2716. Free.

ANTRIM WRITER’S SERIES WORKSHOP: 1-3pm, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Learn from author Mary Kay Zuravleff, who has taught graduate students, & has taught fiction workshops at Chautauqua, Key West, & Interlochen. Registration required. Free. bellairelibrary.org

BENZIE FISHING FRENZY: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. A 4 day salmon fishing tournament. Meetings & weigh-ins at Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Lots of prize money. Free. benziefrenzie.wixsite. com/fishbenzie

RESEARCHING WWI & WWII MILITARY RECORDS: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. The GT Area Genealogical Society will meet with guest speaker Cynthia Grostick presenting “Researching WWI & WWII Military Records.” Free. gtags.org

CEDAR POLKA FEST: Cedar. Today includes flag raising & National Anthem, First Responder Appreciation Night, & live music by Alex Meixner & Dynabrass. cedarpolkafest.org/events

FRIENDS OF THE INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BAUBLES, BANGLES & BAGS FUNDRAISER EVENT: Interlochen Public Library. Beautifully kept, loved, & donated jewelry & purses will be for sale

Fri., Aug. 23 from 10am-7pm & Sat., Aug. 24 from 10am-2pm. The Preview Party for Friends Members is Thur., Aug 22, from 5-7pm & you can become a Friend for $10 at the door. All proceeds benefit Interlochen Public Library programs. For more info call 231-276-6767.

HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: FINALE WITH THE LOCALS: 6:30-8:30pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring the Hazel James Band, Shouting Bones, Radio Vision, Lou Thumser, & Magic by Jania. ----------------------

CHARLIE MILLARD IN CONCERT: 7pm, Old Art Building, lawn, Leland. Part of the Music In The Air summer concert series. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, along with a picnic dinner. Free. oldartbuilding.com/ events/music-in-the-air-charlie-millard

aug 23

friday

EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR:

met County Fairgrounds, Petoskey, Aug. 19-25. To day includes Community Center exhibits; Firefighter Show; Auto Cross in Grandstands at 5pm; Monster Truck Throwdown in Grandstands at 7pm; & much more. emmetchxfair.org

FRIENDS OF THE INTERLOCHEN PUB LIC LIBRARY BAUBLES, BANGLES & BAGS FUNDRAISER EVENT: Thurs., Aug. 22)

PAIRING PAINT & WOOD WITH ALAN MACIAG & DAVE RIFE: Twisted Fish Gallery, Cottage Gallery, Elk Rapids. Featuring the oil paintings of Alan Maciag & woodturning of Dave Rife. The opening reception runs from 6-8pm. Alan & Dave will

greet you with any questions about their original works. Free. twistedfishgallery.com/ event/a-pairing-with-alan-maciag-dave-rife ----------------------

DOWNTOWN GAYLORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring Driving Dawn. Bring your own chair. Free.

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MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8-9pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Enjoy country music with Helen DeBaker Vorce. Free.

saturday

CEDAR POLKA FEST: Cedar. Today includes Ultimate Air Dogs, Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Run 4 The Kielbasa, Leelanau Performance Pol Car Fest, Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Polish Pooch Pageant, Kids Day, Cedar Polka Fest Parade, The Scottville Clown Band, Leelanau Sands Casino, Veterans Tribute, Larry and His Larks, & much more. cedarpolkafest.org/events ----------------------

SMALL TOWN OUTLAWS CAR SHOW: 9am, The Kaliseum Recreation Complex, Kalkaska. The first annual car show hosted by the Small Town Roller Derby. All vehicles welcome. Find ‘1st Annual Outlaw Car Show’ on Facebook.

CORVETTE CROSSROADS AUTO SHOW: 10am-3pm, Straits State Harbor & in parking lot of Mackinac Island Ferry Company, Mackinaw City. mackinawchamber.com/product/corvette-crossroads-registration

FRIENDS OF THE INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BAUBLES, BANGLES & BAGS FUNDRAISER EVENT: (See Thurs., Aug. 22) ----------------------

LEELANAU CONSERVANCY HIKE: 10am, Lighthouse West Natural Area, Northport. This protected land at the top of the peninsula includes a glacial plateau that became farm land in the late 1800s. The trail meanders along the plateau & descends to the shores of Lake Michigan. See close up the effects of ice, water, wind, humans & biological forces on the contours & composition of this little slice of the Leelanau Peninsula. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events

MACKINAW PREMIER ARTS & CRAFT SHOW: 10am, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.

QUEER CLOTHING SWAP: 10am-2pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Beulah. Join Benzie Area Pride Network for a FREE Queer Clothing Swap. tinyurl.com/BAPNswap

THE ART OF KAREN JACOB: (See Fri., Aug. 23)

MICHIGAN PARKINSON FOUNDATION HERO WALK: GT County Civic Center, TC. Check-in & registration begin at 9am & the walk begins at 10:30am. Participants can visit vendor tables, kid’s corner, & photo booth. Adults, $20; children 12 & under, free. parkinsonsmi.org

SKEMEGOG RAPTOR CENTER PRESENTS: RAPTORS!: 11am, Thompsonville Fire Hall & Community Center. See Raptor Ambassadors & learn about these birds & awareness about the wildlife, ecology, & environmental issues that relate to them. 231-378-2716. Free. betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org/news-events/ skemegog-raptor-center-presents-raptors

BENZIE FISHING FRENZY: (See Thurs., Aug. 22) ----------------------

BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books,

TC. Joshua Veith will sign his book “Island and Main: The Sudden Quiet: Book I.” horizonbooks.com/event/joshua-veith-book-signing ----------------------

MARCH FOR KAMALA: 1pm. Hosted by Women’s March Traverse City. Gather at F & M Park. March through downtown TC, returning to the park. See the Women’s March TC Facebook page or call Monica for more info: 231-325-6812. Bring signs & your voices.

MEET THE AUTHOR: TRAVIS JONKER: 1pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Travis is the author of “The Ship in the Window.” Free.

ANNIE KIDS: 2pm & 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The sun’ll come out tomorrow! $9-$18. oldtownplayhouse.com

EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey, Aug. 19-25. Today includes Lee Fayssoux performing in beer tent from 2-5:30pm; Auto Cross competition at 5pm; & much more. emmetchxfair.org

LETS GO FLY A KITE: 3-5pm, Lake Michigan Turnaround, Frankfort. Free kites to the first 100 participants on Lake Michigan Beach.

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ART AND ALL THAT JAZZ: 4-9pm, Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club, Harbor Springs. Enjoy captivating art displays, soulful jazz melodies, & a vibrant atmosphere. Free appetizers & cash bar will be available. Free.

SUN, SAND & SERANADES!: 4pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. 55th annual concert by the Cherry Capital Men’s Chorus, featuring special guests, the championship quartet, Girl Talk. Enjoy fourpart a cappella harmony celebrating summer’s joys. Tickets available at mynorthtickets.org. $20. cherrycapitalchorus.org

BUCKCHERRY: 6pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. This American hard rock band formed in 1995. They released two albums, “Buckcherry” & “Time Bomb.” “Buckcherry” was DreamWorks’ first album to go gold. Opening for them will be SIIN with their high energy brand of rock. They are described as having a “modern throwback sound.” $35-$65. lrcr.com/event/buckcherry

CORVETTE PARADE: Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey. The procession of ‘Vettes’ will cross the Mackinac Bridge at 7pm, lining up at Odawa Casino starting at 6pm. ----------------------

FREE SUMMER CONCERTS: 7-9pm, GT County Civic Center, Amphitheater, TC. Jazz Deluxe with Robin Connell & Paul Brewer. ----------------------

NWS PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH PETER HELLER: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Bestselling author of “The Last Ranger” & more, Heller will discuss his new novel, “Burn,” with guest host Doug Stanton. $10$51. cityoperahouse.org/node/590

MUSIC IN MACKINAW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8-9pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Clean comedy with Kyle Yamada.

THE RUNNING MAN: 9pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Almost Midnite Movie showing of 80s classic “The Running Man,” with free popcorn & admission. tadl.org/event/almostmidnite-movies-running-man-16915

sunday

EMMET-CHARLEVOIX

COUNTY FAIR: Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey, Aug. 19-25. emmetchxfair.org

CEDAR POLKA FEST: Cedar. Today includes Polka Mass Under The Big Tent, Craft Fair & Farmers Market, Cornhole Tournament, Bavarski - Polkas NYC, & Larry and His Larks. cedarpolkafest.org/events

MACKINAW PREMIER ARTS & CRAFT SHOW: 10am, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.

SEA2STABLE LUAU ON THE LAWN: Noon-4pm, 6477 E. Hillside Dr., Cedar. Enjoy this third tropical-style, family-friendly & free community event. Horse presentations, educational talks, & horse interactions; participate in crafts, activities, & lawn games; & learn about this mission. Bring a blanket to enjoy a picnic on the lawn. sea2stable.com

BENZIE FISHING FRENZY: (See Thurs., Aug. 22)

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MEET A HERO: 2-4pm, Grace Baptist Church, Gaylord. An open house style event designed for kids/families to meet local heroes, first responders, & military personnel. Plus, emergency vehicles & equipment on display, food trucks & beverage stations, bounce houses, & more. Free.

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- A FULL CIRCLE: SUMMER UP NORTH, PAINTINGS BY THE KITCHEN PAINTERS & PHOTOGRAPHS BY THE CROOKED TREE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: Runs through Sept. 7 in Atrium Gallery. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ full-circle-summer-north-paintings-kitchenpainters-photographs-crooked-tree - OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: Saturdays, 10am-1pm in the Visual Arts Room. Free drop-in art studio for the whole family. New projects are offered weekly. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/openstudio-august-3

- MICHIGAN: AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT: Runs through Aug. 31 in Gilbert Gallery. This exhibit re-envisions the PBS documentary film of the same name as a dynamic art & culture exhibition. Open Tues. through Sat. from 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/michigan-american-portrait - HORIZONS: LANDSCAPES & FIGURES BY ROBERT & SUSAN PERRISH: Held in Bonfield Gallery through Aug. Works by Michigan-based painters Robert & Susan Perrish. Open Tues. through Sat. from 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/horizons-landscapes-and-figuresrobert-and-susan-perrish

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - NEW VISTAS: EMERGING NORTHERN MICHIGAN PAINTERS & PRINTMAKERS: Runs through Aug. 23 in Carnegie East Gallery. A curated exhibition by Rufus Snoddy & Glenn Wolff. Featuring a collection of artworks made by emerging young artists in the greater Grand Traverse area. Check web site for CTAC hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/new-vistas-emerging-northernmichigan-painters-and-printmakers-tc - PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2024 - EXTENDED EXHIBIT: Runs through Aug. 23 in Carnegie Rotunda. Experience the beauty & diversity of the Grand Traverse region through the eyes of 31 talented artists from across the country. This showcase features a collection of plein air artworks created during the 2024 week-long plein air event, Paint Grand Traverse. Check web site for CTAC hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/paint-grand-traverse-2024-extended-exhibition

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DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - LOUISE JONES: “10,000 FLOWERS”: Runs through Sept. 1. This exhibit showcases new works by Jones drawing inspiration from still life & landscape traditions

such as Trompe-l’œil (the illusion of three dimensional space), Vanitas (themes of mortality), scientific botanical illustration, & cityscapes. Best known for her floral murals, her new works on canvas mark a departure, delving further into our relationships with the natural world, seasons, & death. Also on display is Jones’ “50 State Flowers” project, in which the flowers representing each US state are painted in crisp detail on individual miniature wood panels, which was created for an upcoming exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. See web site for hours. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/index.html

- MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY 77TH ANNUAL EXHIBIT: Runs through Sept. 1. This year’s exhibit was juried by award-winning artist, instructor & juror Stan Kurth. Michigan Water Color Society received 193 submissions from 105 different artists, with 55 being chosen for inclusion. The 30 pieces chosen by the juror to receive awards will later become a Travel Show to be on display at different locations across the state. Check web site for hours. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcomingexhibitions/index.html

- SOLO E TUTTI: A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY: Runs through Sept. 1. Inspired by the musical phrases “Solo e Tutti,” which translates to “alone” & “everyone,” this collection of works offers a new take on the concept of community, reflecting the diversity of backgrounds that make up the students at Interlochen Arts Academy. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays. dennosmuseum. org/art/now-on-view/solo-e-tutti.html?utm_ source=cision&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=dmc-summer-2024

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:

- SHRINES + ALTARS: Runs through Oct. 24. This exhibit is an exploration of what we hold sacred: To whom are we building shrines? At what altars are we worshipping? GAAC is open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm. glenarborart.org

- NATIVE PLANTS: PAINTED + STITCHED CANVASES BY DANA FALCONBERRY: Held in the Lobby Gallery through Aug. 29. Falconberry, a musician, printmaker, painter & more, has been creating textile works that combine hand-painted imagery with machine chain stitch embroidery. She uses this hybrid method of creation to continue her exploration & interpretation of native plants local to northern Michigan. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; & Sat. & Sun., noon4pm. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all - OUTDOOR GALLERY EXHIBIT: MARGO BURIAN + ORDINARY MAGIC: Leelanau County artist Margo Burian’s collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2024-25 Outdoor Gallery exhibition, an annual, invitational exhibit. Burian’s collages are rooted in the idea of Ordinary Magic, or delight. They were reproduced on five, 5-footsquare, weather-resistant aluminum panels created by Image 360 of TC. Runs through April 20, 2025. Check web site for hours. glenaborart.org

OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT: - CONTEMPORARY CONVERSATIONS, A GROUP EXHIBITION: Sculptural works utilizing found objects, metal, wood, rubber & clay and luminous oil paintings full of jewel-like tones focusing on the interplay of light & shadow, all created by four Michigan artists. Showcasing work by Christopher Fellows, James Kipp, Bradford Sprouse & Glenn Wolff. Artist Talk on Sept. 6, 4-7pm. Oliver Art Center is open Mon.-Sat.: 10am4pm; & Sun.: noon-4pm. oliverart.org

- REMEMBERING STEPHEN ELRICK: A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION: Tribute exhibition showcasing Frankfort resident Stephen Elrick’s full-sized bird sculptures, drawings & Thimble Creatures. Runs through Aug. 23. oliverart.org

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

ALEXANDRA INN, TC

BLUSH, ROOFTOP TERRACE: Mon -- John Piatek, 6-8

APACHE TROUT GRILL, TC

6: 8/17 – Charlie Arnett

8/18 – Chris Smith

8/22 – Levi Britton

8/23 – Dags Und Timmah!

8/24 – Bryan Poirier

8/25 – Matt Mansfield

BONOBO WINERY, TC

8/23 -- DJ Ras Marco, 6-8

CHATEAU CHANTAL, TC EAST PATIO:

8/23 -- The Duges, 5-8

WEST PATIO:

Thu -- Jazz at Sunset w/ Jeff Haas

Trio & Laurie Sears, 7

COMMON GOOD RESTAURANT, TC 6: 8/17 -- The Fridays

8/23 -- Agnes Su

ENCORE 201, TC

8/16-17 & 8/22-24 -- DJ Ricky T, 9

FRESH COAST BEER WORKS, TC

8/23 -- David Lawston, 7-10

IDENTITY BREWING CO., TC PATIO:

8/19 -- Beyond Trivia, 7-10

8/23 -- Levi Britton, 6-9

JACOB'S FARM, TC

8/17 – Kevin Paul

8/18 – Jerome Ford

8/21 – Sandy & Kevin

8/22 – Gemini Moon

8/23 – WSN

8/24 – Doc Probes & Cherry Ramblers

8/25 – The Duges

KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC

8/17 – He Said, She Said, 9:301:30

8/23 – The J Hawkins Band, 9:301:30

8/24 – Boardman River Band, 9:30-1:30 Mon -- Team Trivia, 7-9 Tue -- The Will Harris Trio, 8 Wed -- The Pocket, 8 Thu -- DJ Leo, 9:30

KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING

8/17 – Mountain Gloom & Mountain Glory, 7

8/20 – Open Mic, 6-7

8/22 – Trivia Night w/ Host Marcus Anderson, 7-9

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC BARREL ROOM:

8/19 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9

TASTING ROOM, 5-7:

8/17 -- Ol' Pal Shayne

8/24 -- Jeff Socia

LIL BO, TC

Tues. – Trivia, 8-10 Sun. – Karaoke, 8

MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC

8/17 -- Brett Mitchell Band, 8-11

8/21 -- Trivia Night, 7-9

8/22 -- Drew Hale, 6-9

8/23 -- Rebekah Jon, 6-9

8/24 -- Protea, 8-11

NORTH BAR, TC

8/17 – David Cisco, 1-4; Wink Solo, 5-8

8/18 – Jimmy Olson, 1-4; Kevin Paul, 5-8

8/22 – Jim Hawley, 7-10

8/23 – Hanna von Bernthal, 1-4; Brett Mitchell, 5-8

8/24 – David Cisco, 5-8

8/25 – Weston Buchan, 1-4; Jeff Linsell, 5-8

OLD MISSION DISTILLING, TC

SEVEN HILLS, 6: 8/17 – Brady Corcoran 8/18 – Tai Drury 8/22 – Blair Miller

SORELLINA'S, TC SLATE RESTAURANT: Thurs. -- Tom Kaufmann on Piano, 5-8

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

STONE HOUND BREWING CO., WILLIAMSBURG

7:30:

8/17 -- Rob Coonrod

8/22 -- John Richard Paul

8/24 -- Mike Moran

THE ALLUVION, TC

8/17 -- Slow Spell w/ Miglodesh, 7:30-9:30

8/19 – Funky Uncle – Funky Fun Mondays, 6-8:30

8/22 – Summer Stand Up Comedy: Steve Sabo & Tonya Murray, 7-8:30 8/23 – Hannah O’Brien & Grant Flick + Aaron Jonah Lewis, 7:30-9

8/24 – Alluvial Nights: Dawn Campbell & The Bohemians + DJ E-Knuf, 9-11

THE COIN SLOT, TC 7-10: 8/17 – Empire Highway 8/22 – DJ Ras Marco D 8/23 – Jack Pine 8/24 – The Timebombs

THE HAYLOFT INN, TC 8/16-17 & 8/23-24 -- Tyler Gitchel's Traditional Country Show, 7:30-11

THE LITTLE FLEET, TC

8/24 -- All Call Music Festival w/ Psymon Spine, Rich Ruth, Metal Bubble Trio, & Valebol, 5-10

PATIO:

8/23 -- Robert Abate Trio, 6-10

THE PARLOR, TC

8/20 – Jesse Jefferson, 8-11

8/21 – Wink Solo, 8-11

8/22 – Jimmy Olson, 8-11

8/23 – Dollar Shavey Club, 6-9; Mal & Mike, 9-12

8/24 – Rolling Dirty, 6-9

THE PUB, TC

8/17 – Nick Vasquez, 5-8; Rolling Dirty, 9-12

8/18 – Rob Coonrod, 1-4; Luke Woltanski & John Piatek, 5-8

8/21 – Zeke Clemons, 8-11

8/22 -- David Martón, 8-11

8/23 – Drew Hale, 5-8; Jimmy Olson, 9-12

8/24 – Mal & Mike, 5-8; Rhythm Theory, 9-12

THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO.,

8/17 -- J&O Junction, 8

8/20 -- Open Mic Night, 7

8/23 -- Bekah Brudi, 8

8/24 -- The Parallelz, 8 8/25 -- TiltThink Comedy Improv Mixtape, 7

THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC PATIO, 6:30-9:30: 8/17 – Boardman River Band 8/22 – TSP

8/23 – Tower of Bauer 8/24 -- Truetones

TOWNLINE CIDERWORKS, WILLIAMSBURG

8/23 -- Rob Coonrod, 6-8

TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY CO. STILLHOUSE, TC 8/17 & 8/24 -- Ben Richey, 6-8

TURTLE CREEK CASINO, WILLIAMSBURG

MID-LEVEL BAR: 8/23 – Live Music feat. Northern Beat Entertainment, 9-1 WATERFALL: 8/17 – One Hot Robot, 9-1

UNION STREET STATION, TC 10: 8/17 -- Kenny Olson Cartel 8/22 – DJ 1Wave Dance Party 8/23-24 – Dyn-O-Mite

Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee

LITTLE RIVER CASINO RESORT, MANISTEE

OUTDOORS: 8/17 – RSCB, 9-1 8/24 – SIIN, 6-7:30; Buckcherry, 8-9:30

BEARDS BREWERY, PETOSKEY PATIO:

8/23 -- Vinyl Suite Sunset Session w/ ClarkAfterDark, 7-10

BIERE DE MAC BREW WORKS, MACKINAW CITY BACKYARD, 7-10: 8/17 -- Owen James Trio 8/23 -- Evan Archambo 8/24 -- Mary Kenyon

BOB'S PLACE, ALANSON 8/21 -- Mike Ridley, 6-9

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY PATIO:

8/17 -- Michelle Chenard, 2-6

8/23 -- Yankee Station, 4-7:30 8/24 -- Chris Calleja, 2-6

BURNT MARSHMALLOW BREWSTILLERY, PETOSKEY

5:30-7:30:

8/16-17 -- Laura Thurston

8/23 -- John Piatek

8/24 -- Terry Coveyou

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY 8/23 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30

COUNTRY CLUB OF BOYNE, HARBOR SPRINGS 8/23 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6

CROOKED VINE VINEYARD & WINERY, ALANSON 1-4: 8/17 -- Randy Reszka

8/24 – Lejet

DOUGLAS LAKE STEAKHOUSE, PELLSTON 6-9: 8/18 -- Mike Ridley

Emmet & Cheboygan

8/25 -- Jeff Tucker

HIGH FIVE SPIRITS, PETOSKEY TASTING ROOM: Wed -- Trivia Night with MyClueIs Trivia, 8

LEGS INN, CROSS VILLAGE Fri -- Kirby, 5-8

NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY

7:30-10:30:

8/17 – Holly Keller

8/21 – Nic & Kay Acoustic

8/22 – Chris Koury

8/23 – Brett Harfert

8/24 – Holly Keller

NOMAD., BAY HARBOR 8/18 & 8/25 -- DJ Parker Marshall, 4:30-10:30

NORTHLAND BREWING CO., INDIAN RIVER BACKYARD:

8/17 – Lavender Lions, 7-10

8/18 – Live Music – TBA, 5-8

8/22 – Duffy King, 6:30-8:30

8/23 – Two Track Mind, 7-10

8/24 –Chris Michels Band, 7-10 8/25 – Groove Yard Vinyl Session w/ DJ Clark After Dark, 5-8

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY OVATION HALL: 8/17 -- Maddie & Tae, 8 VICTORIES, 9: 8/17 -- DJ Big Ton 8/23 -- Uncle Ugly

POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS

8/17 -- M-119 Band, 5-8

8/18 -- Kirby Snively, 3-6 Wed -- Open Mic Night Hosted by

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NORTHERN NATURAL CIDER HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA

8/17 -- Kids' Day: Sing & Dance w/ Mama Luna & Tiyi, 12:30-2:30; "Searching for Jane" with Jane Amstutz, 6 8/18 -- Lynn Callihan, 4 8/21 -- Rachael Davis, 7 8/23 -- Saxsquatch & Bridge Band, 7

THE GREENHOUSE - WILLOW/ PRIMOS, CADILLAC

8/17 -- Blair Miller, 7-10

8/21 – Trivia & Music Bingo Night w/ Shawny-D, 6-9

8/22 – Karaoke Thursdays w/ Shawny-D, 7-10

BLUEWATER BISTRO & PIZZERIA, ALDEN 8/24 -- David Lawston, 5:30-8:30

BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BOYNE FALLS

BEACH HOUSE:

8/24 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6

CAFE SANTÉ, BOYNE CITY

7-10:

8/17 & 8/23 – Genna & Jesse

8/24 – The Fridays

CELLAR 1914, CENTRAL LAKE

8/23 -- Rolling Dirty, 6-9

ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS

7-10:

8/17 -- The Marsupials

8/24 – Charlie’s Root Fusion

FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE

8/24 -- DJ Bingo, 7-9

HOTEL EARL, CHARLEVOIX

8/17 – David Lawston, 7-10

8/18 & 8/25 -- Zeke Clemons, 6:309:30

8/22 -- DJ Parker Marshall, 7:3010:30

8/23 -- David Cisco, 7:30-10:30

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, CENTRAL LAKE

8/17 & 8/24 – Rick Woods, 7-10

MUSKRAT DISTILLING, BOYNE CITY

8/21 -- Karaoke Night, 9 8/23 -- SAXU4IA, 6-9

PEARL'S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN, ELK RAPIDS 8/22 -- Craig Jolly, 6-9

SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE BEER GARDEN: 8/17 -- Candid Antics (formerly Pocket Watch), 7-9:30

8/18 -- Steve Brown, 5:30-8

8/23 -- Stonefolk & Jones, 7-9:30

8/24 -- Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience, 7-9:30

Kirby Snively, 5-8; sign up at 4:30 8/22 -- Nicholas James Thomasma, 5-8

8/23 -- Dr. Goodhart's Home Remedy, 5-8 8/24 -- Lew Russ, 5-8

8/25 -- Two-Track Mind, 3-6

RUSTY SAW, BRUTUS 8/23 -- Mike Ridley, 6-9

SEASONS OF THE NORTH WINERY, INDIAN RIVER 8/23 – Lee Fayssoux, 6-9

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN 8/17 – (and The Patio on Water St.) Summer Beau Fest w/ Nate King Trio, Hold That Thought, Chris Neumann, Happy Little Accidents & many others, 4 8/22 -- Musicians Playground Open Mic, 7 8/23 -- Happy Little Accidents, 7 8/24 -- Chris Neuman, 7

THE HIGHLANDS AT HARBOR SPRINGS SLOPESIDE LOUNGE PATIO: 8/21 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6

THE QUEENS HEAD, CHEBOYGAN 8/21 – Rhett & John, 5:30-7:30

THE STATION @ 310, INDIAN RIVER 8/22 -- Mike Ridley, 6

THE WIGWAM, INDIAN RIVER 8/17 -- Charlie Reager, 8-11

8/22 -- Dominic Fortuna, 7:30-9:30 8/23 -- Sam Schneider, 8-11 8/24 -- Curtis Grooters, 8-11

SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS

8/17 -- Brian McCosky, 6:30-9:30 8/18 -- Randy Reszka, 2-5 8/23 -- Porcelain Train, 6:30-9:30 8/24 -- DJ Clark After Dark, 6:309:30

8/25 -- Gemini Moon, 6-9

STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN, BOYNE CITY

8/17 -- Jukebox Manouche, 6:309:30

THE BACK LOT, CHARLEVOIX 8/24 -- Jukebox Manouche, 6-9

THE LANDING, CHARLEVOIX 8/23 -- Jukebox Manouche, 6-9

TOONIES RESTAURANT & BAR, BELLAIRE Sat -- Karaoke, 9-1

Antrim & Charlevoix

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Otsego, Crawford & Central

OTSEGO RESORT, GAYLORD LOGMARK: 8/17 -- Randy Reszka, 8:30-11:30

PADDLE HARD BREWING, GRAYLING

7-9: 8/17 -- The Crosscut Kings 8/23 -- Zie

Leelanau & Benzie

45 NORTH VINEYARD & WINERY, LAKE LEELANAU

8/22 -- Larry Perkins, 4-6

9 BEAN ROWS, SUTTONS BAY 1-3: 8/18 -- Charlie Arnett 8/25 -- North Bay Celtic Band

BEL LAGO VINEYARD, WINERY & CIDERY, CEDAR

8/17 -- Red, White & Blues w/ Larry Perkins, Jesse Jefferson & Delilah DeWylde, noon-6

8/18 -- Jim Hawley, 3:30-5:30

8/20 -- Zeke Clemons, 5:30-7:30

8/23 -- Dominic Fortuna, 5:30-7:30

8/24 -- Jedi Clampetts, 3:30-5:30

8/25 -- Larry Perkins, 3:30-5:30

BLACK STAR FARMS, SUTTONS BAY

LAWN, 6-8:

8/17 -- Izzy Joy

8/24 – JEL Collective

BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, LAKE LEELANAU

TASTING ROOM:

8/18 -- Dominic Fortuna, 4-6

8/21 -- Bryan Poirier, 5:30-8

8/25 -- Pinter Whitnick, 4-6:30

CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY

8/18 -- Rhett & John, 2-4:30

8/22 -- Charlie Arnett, 5-7:30

8/24 -- Zinnia Dungjen, 2-4:30

8/25 -- Mark Daisy, 2-4:30

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, THOMPSONVILLE

KINLOCHEN PLAZA, 6-8:

8/17 -- Doc Probes

8/24 -- Andy Littlefield

LEVEL4 LOUNGE, 8:30-10:30:

8/17 -- Highway North

8/18 -- Two Feet

8/21 -- Jim Hawley

8/22 -- Adam Joynt

8/23 -- Brady Corcoran

8/25 -- Nick Vasquez

WILD TOMATO, PATIO, 6-8:

8/17 -- Dave Barth

8/18 -- Jesse Jefferson

8/23 -- Andy Littlefield

8/24 -- Dominic Fortuna

8/25 -- Luke Woltanski

DUNE BIRD WINERY, NORTHPORT

3-6:

RAY’S BBQ, BLUES & BREWS, GRAYLING 8/25 – Blair Miller, 4-7

SOJOURN LAKESIDE RESORT, GAYLORD 8/22 -- Pete Siers Trio, 7

8/18 – Larry Perkins

8/23 – Billy & The Kid

8/25 – Chris Smith

FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH

8/21 -- Open Mic Night, 7-9

8/23 -- Alex Teller, 6-9

FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR

4-7:

8/19 -- Pinter Whitnick

8/22 -- Jerome Ford

FURNACE STREET DISTILLERY, ELBERTA

PATIO, 6-8:

8/17 – Blake Elliott

8/23 – Heather Black Project

GLEN ARBOR WINES

8/23 -- Luke Woltanski, 10-12

HOP LOT BREWING CO., SUTTONS BAY

BEER GARDEN, 5-8:

8/17 -- Silver Creek Revival

8/24 -- Delilah DeWylde

IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE

8/17 – Matt Gabriel, 6-8

8/18 – BMcC3, 5-7

8/19 – Jesse Jefferson, 6-8

8/23 – Blair Miller, 6-8

8/24 – The Lavender Lions, 6-8

8/25 – Abbey Collins, 4:30-6:30

LAKE ANN BREWING CO.

8/17 -- Daydrinker's Series w/ 16 Strings, 3-6

8/20 – New Third Coast, 6:30-9:30

8/21 – Andre Villoch, 6:30-9:30

8/22 – Rachael Davis, 6:30-9:30

8/23 – Happy Hour w/ McKellar, 3-6; Oh Brother, Big Sister, 7-10

8/24 – Looking Forward – CSN&Y Tribute, 7-10

LEELANAU SANDS CASINO, PESHAWBESTOWN MAPLE BAR AREA: 8/17 – DJ Mr. Markis, 9-1

LITTLE TRAVERSE INN, MAPLE CITY

8/23 -- Uncle Z, 6-9

BEER GARDEN, 4-7:

8/18 -- Windy Ridge Quartet

8/25 -- Song of the Lakes

MAYFAIR BURGER BAR, ELBERTA

8/18 -- Andrew Littlefield, 2

NORTH COUNTRY KITCHEN & BAR, SUTTONS BAY PATIO:

Sun -- Jazz Brunch w/ Ron Getz & Ted Alan, 11am-2pm

RIVER CLUB, GLEN ARBOR

8/17 -- Luke Woltanski, 2-5; Bryan Poirier, 6-9

8/18 -- Chris Sterr, 6-9

8/19 -- Andre Villoch, 6-9

8/20 -- Jim Hawley, 6-9

8/21 -- Rebekah Jon Duo, 6-9

8/22 -- Rob Coonrod, 6-9

8/23 -- Blake Kimmel Duo, 6-9

8/24 -- Clint Weaner, 2-5; Empire Highway, 6-9

8/25 -- Ben Richey, 6-9

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH

8/17 -- Aaron Dye, 1-4; Stanley & Quiggle, 5

8/19 -- Rolling Dirty, 5

8/20 -- Porcelain Train, 5 8/21 -- Blair Miller, 5 8/22 -- Wink, 5 8/23 -- Delilah DeWylde, 5 8/24 -- Anna p.s., 1-4; Reminisce, 5 8/25 -- Jesse Jefferson, 3

SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY 8/23 -- Friday Night Live w/ Eliza Thorpe, 4-7

STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT

8/22 -- Luke Woltanski, 6-8

SUTTONS BAY CIDERS

8/18 – Steve & Barb, 5:30-8 8/22 -- Thursday Trivia w/ DJ Host Bryan, 6:30-8 8/25 -- Ben Traverse, 5:30-8

THE CABBAGE SHED, ELBERTA

8/17 – Adam Labeaux, 6-9

8/21 – Vinyl Vednesday w/ DJ TJ, 5-8

8/22 – Open Mic Night, 7-9

8/23 – Jake Frysinger, 5-8

THE HOMESTEAD RESORT, GLEN ARBOR

WHISKERS, 6-9:

8/17 – Rolling Dirty 8/23 -- Bill Dungjen

8/24 -- Jerome Ford

YARD AND LAKE, NORTHPORT 8/24 – Blair Miller, 6

lOGY

AUG 19 - AUG 25

BY ROB BREZSNY

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A wealthy hedge fund manager named Raj Rajaratnam paid Leo singer Kenny Rogers $4 million to perform at his epic birthday party. But the night turned nightmarish for Rogers when Rajaratnam insisted that he sing his hit song “The Gambler” over and over again. Finally, after 12 repetitions, Rogers refused to do more. I wonder if you, too, might soon have to deal with a situation that’s too much of a good thing. My advice: Make sure all agreements between you and others are clear and firm. Get a guarantee that you will receive exactly what you want, and don’t do more than you have promised.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Now and then, zoologists decide that their classifications of species need to be revised and refined. For example, three subspecies of soft-furred, teardrop-shaped hedgehogs in Southeast Asia were recently elevated to distinct species of their own. They are no longer considered to be subspecies of Hylomys suillusbut, but are now named H. dorsalis, H. maxi, and H. peguensis. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because I suspect that you, too, are ready for an upgrade to a new category all your own. It's time for you to claim greater sovereignty. You will be wise to define how distinctive and unique you are, to distinguish yourself from influences that are superficially like you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When mega-famous artist Pablo Picasso was asked how he felt about NASA landing people on the moon in 1969, he said, “It means nothing to me. have no opinion about it, and I don’t care.” I invite you to use his statement as one of your power mottoes in the coming weeks. Now is an excellent time to identify the experiences, influences, events, and people about which you have absolutely zero interest. Once you do that, I predict you will have a rush of clear revelations about the most interesting experiences, influences, events, and people you want in your future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu made an observation that could serve as your watchword in the coming months. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,” he wrote, “while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” In my astrological opinion, Scorpio, you are now primed to embody and express these states with unique intensity. If you embrace the inspiring challenge of loving deeply and being loved deeply, you will reach new heights of strength and courage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Many musical instruments must be constantly adjusted to ensure they stay in tune. This usually means that the note A above middle C vibrates at 440 cycles per second—with all other notes tuned in relation to it. Having sung in bands for years, have seen how guitarists, bass players, violinists, and even drummers have to continually attend to their tuning during performances. Imagine the diligent finesse it takes to keep an entire orchestra of many instruments in tune with each other. I suspect that one of your jobs in the coming weeks, Sagittarius, will have similarities to this kind of management and coordination.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ): Dancing is always good for you, but it will be extra healthy and energizing in the next four weeks. I hope you will be inspired to dance as often as possible, even if you just do it alone in your kitchen or bedroom while listening to music that moves you. Do you need rational explanations for why this is a good idea? OK, here are the hard facts: Dancing reduces stress, raises serotonin levels, enhances well-being, and is excellent physical exercise. Here’s another motivational reason: Dancing literally makes you smarter. Scientific research clearly says so (https://tinyurl.com/SmartDancing). Furthermore: In the near future, you will be in a playful, sexy, exuberant phase of your astrological cycle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): "Quo signo nata es?" is the Latin expression for "What's your sign?" Did anyone in ancient Rome ever say that? Probably not, since it's a modern idiom. However, astrology was very popular in that society and era. According to scholar Rhianna Padman in her essay "Astrology in Ancient Rome," Romans "believed that the specific positions of celestial bodies at the

moment of a person’s birth could greatly impact their life and character." Back then, Thrasyllus of Mendes was a prominent astrologer who became a key advisor to Emperor Tiberius. Anyway, Aquarius, I bring "Quo signo nata es?" to your attention so as to inspire the following assignment: Update all your old favorite things. Put new spins on symbols and ideas that have served you for a long time. Take the best parts of your traditions and transplant them into the future.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): The coming weeks will be an excellent time to declare amnesty about all matters affecting your close alliances. Dissolve grudges, please. Tussle less, play more. Relax your demands and expectations—and nicely ask your companions to relax their demands and expectations. If possible, forgive others and yourself for everything; failing that, forgive as much of everything as feels right. You might even convene a ritual in which you and your intimate collaborators chant the following affirmation: "We are gleefully free to reimagine and reinvent the ways we fit together!"

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some centenarians testify they have lived more than a century because they smoked many cigarettes, drank a lot of booze, and ate a steady diet of junk food. Should the rest of us adapt their habits? Of course not. The likelihood of remaining healthy while following such an unsound regimen is infinitesimal. Just because a few lucky people miraculously thrived like that is not a sound argument for imitating them. I bring this to your attention, Aries, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to upgrade your commitment to healthy habits. If you've been waiting for the right time to love your body better, this is it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus stage magician Doug Henning had lavish ambitions. They served him well as he became a star performer in theater and on TV. “If I produce a 450-pound Bengal tiger,” he said, “it’s going to create a lot more wonder than if I produce a rabbit.” That’s the spirit I invite you to embrace in the coming weeks, Taurus. The cosmos is authorizing you to expand your understanding of what you can accomplish— and then accomplish it. Dream bigger dreams than you have previously dared.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The color of planet Earth is predominantly blue with green, brown, and white mixed in. And for people all over the world, blue is more often their favorite color than any other. Why? In part because blue typically evokes peace, tranquility, security, and stability. It’s often used in therapeutic environments, since it makes us feel more at ease about expressing our feelings. bring these thoughts to your attention, Gemini, because you are entering a blue phase of your cycle. It will be a favorable time to harvest the benefits of relaxing and slowing down. You are more likely to feel at home with yourself and accept yourself just as you are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Harvard Business School professor Gerald Zaltman, born under the sign of Cancer, says that 95 percent of our buying choices originate in our subconscious minds. Behavioral psychologist Susan Weinschenk believes 90 percent of all our decisionmaking is unconscious. But I propose that in the coming weeks, you increase the amount of conscious awareness you bring to sorting out your options. Cosmic energies will conspire in your favor if you do. You will receive unexpected boosts and generate creative enhancements if you resolve to rouse more lucid analysis and careful thoughtfulness.

“Jonesin” Crosswords

"Hassle-Free" -it's themeless time! by Matt Jones

ACROSS

1. Appropriate phrase for 1-Across?

10. Digital party notice

15. Question of camera-readiness?

16. Type of colony

17. Longer shift, maybe 18. Speechify

19. ___-Ball (arcade game)

20. 1959 G¸nter Grass novel with narrator Oskar Matzerath

22. Perfume base

24. Coworker of Knope and Swanson

25. John Lee Hooker blues classic of 1962

28. Key in the corner

31. Willing to speak up

34. Golf equipment

35. Mil. address

36. "Hey there, sailor!"

37. Culotte-like portmanteau

38. Singer Jason, or punctuated differently, his 2005 album

39. Title for Arthur Conan Doyle

40. Ancient bread grain

41. Precipitous

42. Approximate weight of a newborn gray whale calf

43. "Kiko and the Lavender Moon" band

45. Poet Gil ___-Heron

47. "When I was a lad I served ___" (naval-based Gilbert & Sullivan lyric)

50. Commences nagging

54. Unaltered, in a way

56. Rentable

57. Almost

59. Playground marble

60. "Yes, that's my answer, 100%"

61. Foreshadowed

62. Pop star who recently tweeted "kamala IS brat"

DOWN

1. Some PC hookup systems

2. Actress Henningsen of "Hazbin Hotel"

3. 2020 Christopher Nolan (or is it Nalon?) movie

4. Magnolia virginiana, alternately

5. Ventured

6. It's not "esto" or "eso"

7. ___ gallop (rhetorical technique with rapid-fire dishonest confrontation)

8. Jazz vocalist Anderson who worked with Duke Ellington

9. Neighboring

10. Nachos and sandwiches, for example

11. Salsa ___

12. Owing

13. 2000s Russian music duo who teased onstage kisses

14. Silver or gold, for short

21. Words of refusal

23. CompuServe competitor, once

26. Meathead's real name

27. Footage that's not the main action

29. Small quarrel

30. Subgenre of mystery books usually set in a small community

31. Colossal

32. State that means "weird," in Gen Z slang

33. Side that may involve elote

37. Acne, outside the U.S.

38. Quattroporte maker

40. Like some serving spoons

41. Very in

44. Friendly talk

46. Zeus's island birthplace

48. Unwind

49. Like the acid in apples

50. Movie franchise within the "Scream" movie franchise

51. Nation tucked between Benin and Ghana

52. "The Secret of ___" (1982 animated film)

53. Two-tone mammal

55. Minnesota WNBA team

58. Address bar address

CLASSIFIEDS

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THE WEED LADY CAN HELP YOUR GARDENS AND WALKWAYS.: Do you have weeds you need removed? We serve GT & Leelanau Co. Call 231-454-9022

COTTAGE FOR RENT: TC 1BR Cottage, Fully Furnished, All Utilities, A/C, W/D, Cable TV, Enclosed Porch, Parking, Very Nice, Quiet, Month-to-Month to Year, No Pets, $1,700 per month. (231) 631-7512.

K1 SPEED TRAVERSE: Cashiers & Track

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JOIN MARI VINEYARDS' KITCHEN TEAM!: Our Kitchen is hiring! Motivated and upbeat individuals are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity on the wine trail. Duties include: prepping, plating food, dishwashing, stocking, cleaning, and more. Full Time through the fall with possibility of year round; benefits available for eligible staff. https://www.marivineyards.com/ connect/employment

BLUEBERRIES - U PICK.: 12 varieties, $2/ pound, Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-8pm. Thru Labor Day. Blueberry Hill Harrietta (FB), 1714 S. 11 1/2 Road. Call for picking info 231-389-2317.

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CABINETMAKERS WANTED: Well established TC Custom residential fabrication shop looking for capable craftsmen/women. If you are a skilled craftsman tired of traveling to remote job sites all year long, give us a call. Pay is commensurate with experience and capability. Leaders earn more. Talented carpenters who want to improve their skillset are valued. Call or text

231.631.1780

HIRING FOR CHURCH OFFICE

ADMINISTRATOR UUCGT hiring for Office Admin $22/hr, 32 hrs a wk, benefits. Seeking person with organization, tech know-how, & strong communication skills. See our site for description & job app. https://uucgt.org/job-openings/

Mike Annelin

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