Northern Express - July 15, 2024

BEACHES, BOATS & BBQ

BOYNE CITY

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Keep Writing

Regarding Soledad Demeuse’s guest opinion on tipping in the July 1 Northern Express, I have a tip for her. As a former high school teacher here and elsewhere, my tip is to keep on writing. The article was interesting and very well written. I appreciated it.

Fred Curow | Traverse City

Voting Matters

After celebrating the 4th of July, I am reminded of a Benjamin Franklin quotation that I learned when I was in high school many years ago that has always stuck with me. When leaving the Constitutional Convention, he was approached by a group of citizens who wanted to know what kind of government had been created. His answer was, “A republic, if you can keep it.”

After the events of the past several years and the recent Supreme Court decisions on a variety of issues, we need to return to the wisdom of an elderly Ben Franklin. We need to remember that the essential meaning of a democratic republic is not only based on the consent of the people, but also dependent on the active and informed involvement of the people.

There is another quote from Voltaire that I also committed to memory over 55 years ago that rings true today: “Common sense is not so common.” Your vote does matter … our democracy depends on it.

Kathy Mead | Traverse City

School Support

The Traverse City Area Public Schools millage is not a tax increase; it will maintain our current rate to fund critical needs at our local schools, including school safety and security upgrades, efficient air conditioning and heating systems, and technology upgrades to help prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.

Voting yes to continue our current bond level—which is 40 percent lower than the state average—will result in zero change to local homeowners’ tax rates. In addition, bond expenditures will undergo a fully transparent audit so taxpayers can see how every penny of their tax dollars is spent.

By voting yes to continue our current TCAPS bond level, we can improve our schools, strengthen our neighborhoods and protect our way of life here in the Traverse City area.

Jamie Roster | Traverse City

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Three Weekend Festivals

First up is the Cadillac Festival of the Arts, July 18-20 in Cadillac City Park (and other areas in town). Experience the Phyllis Olson art fair, floral demonstrations, music and dance performances, and eats from Taste of Cadillac vendors. (cadillacmichigan. com/cadillac-festival-of-the-arts) Next is the Northern Michigan Lavender Festival, held at McCormick Farmz in Wolverine on July 20 from 10am-6pm. Four local farms will offer lavender crafts, a market, U-cut in the field, and plenty of food, drinks, and tunes. (mccormickfarmz.com) And last but not least, catch the start of the AuSable River Festival in Grayling, which opens with a classic car and truck show on July 20 and then rolls into a weeklong celebration with a Hurry Up & Paddle HUP Race, a cornhole tournament, a duck derby, a dozen musical guests, and more fun. (ausableriverfest.com)

Planning the Pathway

Be part of the discussion about the Pathway to Good Harbor—the northernmost segment of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, also known as Segment 9—at several open house events this summer. Join Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes at the intersection of the Heritage Trail and Glen Haven Road on Saturday, July 20, from noon-2pm; Thursday, Aug. 1 from 10am-noon; and Thursday, Sept. 5 from 10am-noon. traversetrails.org/event/sleeping-bear-heritage-trail-open-houses

My Lady Jane 4

Hey, Watch It!

Dear reader, we have long been fans of the Janies, aka the author trio of Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows who wrote My Lady Jane (and four other hilarious books in this off-beat, clever historical retelling series, with a fifth to join the ranks later this summer). So it comes as no surprise that we’re enamored with Amazon Prime’s TV adaptation of the same name. The show follows Lady Jane Grey, the “Nine Days Queen,” who ruled England for a brief window before Mary Tudor took the throne. Though the real Jane met with a beheading, this version might just find her happily ever after. There’s intrigue. Court politics. Romance. Plenty of witty banter. Even a dash of magic. And the period costumes and sets are to die for. Catch all episodes streaming now.

Cool, creamy, and packed with summer flavors…that’s the M.O. for Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. when they’re putting together their Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake ($40). A classic vanilla bean cheesecake base gets a major seasonal upgrade with lemon zest and raspberry, a sweet graham cracker crust, plus fresh raspberries atop dollops of whipped cream. This yellow-and-pink treat even has a faint shimmer of edible glitter, making it almost too pretty to eat. The 8-inch cake can be pre-sliced into 12 pieces, each of which is plenty big and decadent for even the hungriest dessert lovers. Order ahead (one week in advance is recommended) by calling (231) 421-1226. See the full menu at greatlakeschocolate.co, and stop by their storefront at 819 S. Garfield Ave. in Traverse City to see what’s in the display case to go!

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100+ Artists Head to Petoskey

Ready to treat yourself (or a lucky friend) to something special? Art in the Park returns to Petoskey for its 38th year Saturday, July 20, from 10am-5pm at Pennsylvania Park. More than 100 artists and their booths will be scattered throughout the park, with options ranging from jewelry to fine art to unique creations you won’t find anywhere else. Categories for makers include fiber, glass, graphics, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, and wood. Three of the artists will also receive first, second, and third place “Best in Show” awards for their work, along with honorable mentions for others who stand out from the crowd. The show is free to attend and will go off rain or shine. Visit petoskeychamber.com/ art-in-the-park for more details.

Summer Weather Check-In

Last year, northern Michigan was hot, dry, and hazy from Canadian wildfires. How are we looking so far this season? According to the National Weather Service, May 2024’s average temperature in Traverse City was 69.3 degrees Fahrenheit for the high and 44.2 degrees for the low. (NWS lists the “normal” as 65.8 and 40.9, respectively.) We had 2.25 inches of precipitation, down from the normal 2.78. June 2024 saw an average 77.6 degree high and 57.6 degree low—above the normal 77.1 and 54.1—and 3.08 inches of rain, up from the normal 2.57. Notably, by this time last year, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy had declared 10 Clean Air Quality Action Days for high ozone levels in our region and five for PM2.5 (fine particulate matter). Thus far, we have only seen one Air Quality Advisory Day on June 17.

Stuff We Love: Hemingway in Horton Bay

It’s a birthday party for one of America’s great authors, and everyone’s invited! On July 21, the Horton Bay School will host a party for Ernest Hemingway, born that day in 1899. Attendees will also learn about a new garden at the Bay Township Hall which will be home to the bronze sculpture “Young Boy and the Stream” inspired by Hemingway’s life as a youngster. The sculpture will be unveiled next year by the nonprofit The Friends of Ernest Hemingway in Horton Bay. It was created by the late Martha Sulfridge of Boyne City, showcasing a Hemingway not often seen—the young boy who came of age in the area, as he battles an enormous fish. The organization is working with Wagbo Farm & Education Center to raise $48,500 for the statue’s enlargement, bronzing, treatment, and installation. Learn more at wagbo.org.

There’s something about a bubbly cocktail on a hot summer day that just feels right, and Laurentide Winery’s signature Ruby Sipper wine cocktail ($8) fits the bill. Inspired by the fruity fun of warm-weather staples, like mimosas and slushies, this heat-beating quaff is low ABV and incorporates just three craft ingredients: the winery’s estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (which features notes of punchy herbs, a citrusy palette, and mineral-driven backbone), elderflower-infused tonic water, and a splash of ruby grapefruit simple syrup. It’s crisp, refreshing, and delightfully pink, and if you click your heels together three times (and add it to your tab), a second round might just appear! Get fizzy with one at Laurentide Winery, 56 French St. in Lake Leelanau. To browse their full bottle selection, check out laurentidewinery.com.

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SUMMER 2024

JULY 21, 28, World Youth Symphony Orchestra & AUG. 4

JULY 20 Detroit Symphony Orchestra

JULY 23 A Night of Comedy with Andy Beningo

JULY 24 SLASH – S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival

JULY 26 311: Unity Tour

JULY 30 Clint Black

AUG. 1-4 High School Musical Production Wonderful Town

AUG. 5 Jewel and Melissa Etheridge (SOLD OUT)

AUG. 6 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

AUG. 7 Jake Shimabukuro

A KNIFE IN THE BACK

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By steven Tuttle

National Democrats should be ashamed of themselves.

Democrats have always been experts at devouring their own, masters of the fine art of political cannibalism. Their willingness to so quickly turn on their own incumbent president is extreme even by their low standards. Blind loyalty is dangerous; no loyalty isn’t any better.

Yes, Joe Biden had a very bad debate, and he occasionally hesitates when he shouldn’t, and stumbles over both words and his feet. Aside from the debate performance, none of that was especially new, as Biden’s stumbles and fumbles have been known for a long time. What is new is his own party plunging knife after knife into his back. There was a far better solution we’ll get to in a bit.

in and get those files. Blow the safe and get it.” Then, in a July 1 meeting, Nixon was still at it. “Did they get the Brookings Institute raided last night?” When H.R. Haldeman answered in the negative, Nixon said, “Get it done. I want it done. I want the Brookings Institute safe cleaned out.” In just two sentences, Nixon had committed sufficient felonies that he’d have been impeached and convicted.)

Democrats devoured their own in 2016 when the so-called progressives, apparently unhappy with the prospect of winning, continued to demean and attack Hillary Clinton long after they should have become part of her campaign team.

Now, it has become more than offensive watching elected Democrats claiming they

Joe Biden, who may have already withdrawn when you read this, deserves far better from his own party.

Forcing out an incumbent president absent criminal wrongdoing isn’t new. Back in 1968, when anti-war sentiment was approaching a boiling point, anti-war Democrat Eugene McCarthy challenged President Lyndon Johnson and won 42 percent of the vote in New Hampshire. Though Johnson won with 50 percent, the result was shocking enough to force Johnson from the race altogether and, one would think, created a clear path for McCarthy.

But primary elections were not the end-all they are today. Bobby Kennedy entered the race late and won both South Dakota and California, where he was assassinated. So McCarthy was the nominee, right? Nope.

Political conventions were still where deals were made in smoke-filled rooms, and primaries carried little weight. Democrats, having chased away Johnson and fearful of McCarthy’s antiwar politics, nominated Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who had not participated in a single primary. It was the party bosses who installed Humphrey as the nominee, against the will of primary voters. Humphrey went on to lose to Richard Nixon, and primary elections did not become more important than the conventions until the mid-1970s.

Well, the Republicans forced out Richard Nixon while he was in office, so how is that different? The difference, and it’s pretty glaring, is Richard Nixon had committed crimes that were tape-recorded. The public had not yet heard those tapes, but some GOP leaders had and they knew how damning they would be.

(Nixon believed there were incriminating documents in a safe in the left-leaning Brookings Institute, and he wanted them destroyed. On June 17, 1971, in an Oval Office meeting with aides, Nixon said, “Get

are only interested in doing what’s “best for the country” as they plant yet another knife in Biden’s back while throwing him under yet another bus.

They seem to think Vice President Kamala Harris will somehow be a stronger alternative. Based on what? She was one of the first to withdraw from the 2020 presidential primaries claiming an inability to raise money. She could have added an inability to generate votes. As vice president she has helped with voting rights legislation but would be hamstrung with immigration and the border which she was assigned to “fix.”

Joe Biden, who may have already withdrawn when you read this, deserves far better from his own party. He has not been convicted criminally of felonies or civilly of sexual assault, has not had to pay tens of millions to avoid civil suits, has not had a string of business failures and scams, has not had to pay an adult film star to keep quiet about their affair, the economy is decent, crime is down... Biden has a record on which to run that contrasts nicely with his opponent, and it’s not as if he’d be doing it alone.

Democrats should have circled the wagons, promised to support Biden and doubled their efforts to defeat Donald Trump with an emphasis on judge appointments, women’s reproductive rights, and voting rights. They could have saved this presidency, perhaps defeating Trump along the way. Then, after a few months or a year, if needed, Biden could resign and an orderly transition take place. Instead, they’ve decided a better option is to insult and demean the reputation and career of someone who has given more than half a century of public service to his party and his country. It is shameful.

KNOWING WHEN TO FIGHT, KNOWING WHEN TO RUN

Guest Opinion

by Isiah Smith, Jr.

The aging fighter, legs apart, knees bent, massive brown shoulders squared, eyes focused on the brooding brown visage before him. He unleashes a right cross with bad intentions, his favorite punch, in the general direction of his younger opponent. He has executed this many times before, and this is just another routine pugilistic move, he thinks, which has consistently brought predictable results, leaving his opponents defenseless.

It was a textbook punch, one he had practiced countless times in the gym. He is confident it will find its target and bring grave harm to his opponent.

But this time is different. This time, his favorite punch finds only air and misses the younger fighter’s face by a mile. His opponent grins condescendingly; a smirk dances across his face as he proceeds to pummel the older fighter with savage ease, driving him into the ropes. Those watching at the ringside later report that the punches that bounced off the aging champion’s once beautiful head made a sound reminiscent of a sledgehammer smashing a watermelon.

The aging champion’s face carried a mixture of pain, shock, and disbelief. Early in his career, when he was still young, spry, and pretty, people called him “The Greatest,” a label he wore proudly and embraced utterly. Now, they watch with pathetic empathy, knowing that time spares no one, not even the greatest, and our youth has a date stamp.

What once was magic had suddenly turned tragic. The torrent of time took center stage, exerting its relentless will.

He’s the greatest no more, and the fight ends mercifully 10 rounds later, with the old man hanging on the ropes, defenseless, as the younger fighter administered a beating the likes of which is seldom seen at the professional level because most professional fighters, even if mediocre fighters, still retained the ability to defend themselves. But not now, not this time; too many years separated the aging fighter from his prime and his new pitiful reality.

An adage in boxing holds that on any night, a boxer may find himself inexplicably and unavoidably aged, betrayed by Father Time.

Having blithely ignored all the evidence that his skills had faded, he stood unmasked and defenseless. In the tenth round, Muhammad Ali’s trainer, Angelo Dundee, stopped the fight against Ali’s wishes and that of the other cornerman, Bundini Brown, and gave Larry Holmes the win via technical knockout.

Incredibly, Ali still fought his 61st and last fight on October 8, 1981, against Trevor Berbick and doctor’s orders, losing unanimously in 10 rounds at Queen Elizabeth

Sports Centre, Nassau, Bahamas. Whoever sanctioned those fights should have been charged with crimes against nature!

The Washington Post reported on Saturday, July 6, 2024, “A defiant Biden doubles down on staying in the race.” Each day brought a pathetic effort to prove he was fit to lead the nation for another four years. You probably are not if you have to prove you are fit continuously! Sadly, only his most delusional and devoted supporters can conclude the man is up to leading these disunited states.

Being the “leader of the free world” requires high energy and strenuous efforts. At six and three years younger than the two major presidential candidates, respectively, I can attest to the diminution of my energies. Like others before me, I have had to modify my gym efforts, hang up my running shoes, and allow more time for recovery after an intense workout session.

And I am not responsible for the nuclear codes and the welfare of 300+ millions of Americans! Nor would I crave those extraordinary responsibilities.

Hubris and lack of humility have failed men and women in all professions. Acknowledging the passage of time can be challenging, even when its reality stares one in the face with impunity.

Oscar Brown, Jr. made the most penetrating observation of the aging process when he wrote: “Ah, but the hottest fever cools / Those who don’t face that fact are fools / For like all men time overrules”.

Two men well past their best days now compete to lead one of the world’s largest, most complex, multicultural nations. Nobody paying attention and relying on critical thinking skills to form judgments could believe that either man is up to the job.

In the case of our presidential contest, the fate of millions of Americans and billions of people worldwide hangs in the balance. Whoever is responsible for pushing these two older adults onto the international stage in their current and prominent dotage should be charged with elder abuse!

As we move forward from this election, let’s hope for a future where we are no longer susceptible to the allure of narcissistic power grabs. Instead, look forward to responsible candidates prioritizing the people’s interests over their own. The need for accountable leadership must be balanced. Remember, your vote is your power, and it’s crucial to elect leaders who will serve the people.

Pass the torch, Joe! Please!

Isiah Smith, Jr. is a retired government attorney.

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ARTFAIR JULY 20TH

Saw That Coming

Rolling Stone reported on July 2 that prolific baby daddy and host of "The Masked Singer" Nick Cannon has recently insured his "most valuable assets" for $10 million. "You hear about, like, all these different celebrities insuring their legs ... so I was like, 'Hey, well, I got to insure my most valuable body part,'" Cannon said. Even better, the "Ball-to-Ball" policy was taken out with Dr. Squatch, a men's grooming company that invites users to find the "value of their balls." The father of 12 (with five different mamas) said he's "doubling down on ... my future kids."

Recent Alarming Headline

A sinkhole 100 feet wide and 100 feet deep opened up on June 26, smack-dab in the middle of a soccer complex in Alton, Illinois, The Telegraph reported. The fields are built over an operating limestone mine; the field collapsed above the ceiling of the mine, which is 40 to 50 feet thick. Alton Parks and Recreation Director Michael Haynes said the fields were empty and no one was injured in the collapse, including miners. Along with the artificial turf, the hole sucked up benches and a light pole on the field.

News That Sounds Like a Joke

On June 24 in a federal by-election in Toronto, Canada, candidate Felix-Antoine Hamel, 45, made history: He received zero votes. The CBC reported that Hamel was approached by a friend to add his name to the ballot, one of the longest in Canadian history, as part of a protest against Canada's electoral system. "Well, I am the true unity candidate," Hamel said. "Everyone agrees not to vote for me." Hamel couldn't even vote for himself, as he is from Montreal, not Toronto. "I'm one of the last people that would be expected to make Canadian history in any way," the musician said.

Jillian Uygun, 22, of Seminole, Florida, just wanted a cuddle from her boyfriend on June 29, The Smoking Gun reported. But when he refused her, they argued about the "victim's disinterest," police said. The next morning, Uygun repeatedly tried to snuggle with the boyfriend -- then allegedly took it up a notch, grabbing his chest hair, scratching his face, biting him on the forehead and breaking his phone. She was arrested for domestic battery, and a judge ordered her to have no contact with her cuddle-resistant boyfriend.

Ewwwww!

Residents of Pomfret, Connecticut, ended their day on a crappy note on June 25, WVIT-TV reported. That evening, a manure truck rolled over in an intersection, hitting another car and spilling its stinky load. "It was literally a waterfall of brown," said Ann Bedard, whose house lies at the intersection where the crash occurred. "It just flooded down our property." Workers cleaned up the several inches of manure; the truck also spilled fuel and hydraulic fluid, but the fire department declared no immediate safety threat and said the water was safe to use.

New World Order

A two-person crew from DroneUp, a commercial drone services company that is partnering with Walmart in Florida, was demonstrating the delivery service on June 26 in The Overlook at Lake Louisa in Lake County, Florida, when they heard a loud pop, ClickOrlando reported. They believed what

they heard was a gunshot, so the crew and the drone high-tailed it back to Walmart, where deputies met them. The drone had a bullet hole in its payload area; officers returned to the neighborhood, where they discovered 72-year-old Dennis Winn. Winn told them he had been working on his swimming pool pump when the drone flew over; he shot it with a 9mm handgun because he suspected drones had been surveilling him in the past. As he was arrested, he shouted to a neighbor that he was being taken into custody for shooting a drone. Winn faces multiple charges; the drone sustained about $2,500 in damage.

Crime Report

Outside the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Queens, New York, on June 30, surveillance video captured an SUV taxi driving up, parking and disgorging the driver around 5:30 a.m., the New York Post reported. The man was then seen removing a shoe and using it to batter statues of Mary and Joseph, which were unharmed, before turning his footwear on a child Jesus statue and decapitating it. The vandal returned to his car, shoe in hand, and drove away. Father Sean Suckiel said the statue, which "holds special meaning to many in our parish," had stood at the church for 42 years, and repairing it will cost $20,000.

Democracy in Action

The 8th House District in Eugene, Oregon, held a primary election in late June, with two contenders, Lisa Fragala and Doyle Canning, receiving the same number of votes (seven), the Oregon Capital Chronicle reported. Both are Democrats, but since there was no Republican candidate in the race, one of them could have claimed the Republican nomination -- theoretically. State law requires that a tie be broken by a roll of the dice or a coin toss, so the deputy election director, Luke Belant, prepared to flip the coin. Canning won the toss, but strangely, she is ineligible under the state's "sore-loser law"; because she lost the Democratic primary, she was unable to accept the nomination of any other party. Therefore, Fragala will be the only person on the ballot in November unless the Republican Party chooses a candidate. "The lesson here for any political party is to field a candidate," Canning said.

Compelling Explanation

Dontcha hate it when you throw your husband a party and he's just not grateful enough? Kinda makes you want to poison him -- or at least that's how 47-year-old Michelle Peters of Lebanon, Missouri, reacted, according to The Kansas City Star. On June 24, Peters was held for questioning by the Laclede County Sheriff's Office after her husband notified police that he became "afraid for his life" after noticing that the Mountain Dew in the garage fridge "tasted weird" and he started experiencing sore throat, vomiting and "coughing up brown/yellow thick mucus," authorities said. He looked at video footage from his garage and saw his wife take the soda bottle and a Roundup bottle into the house. Peters initially told officers that she mixed the liquids "to use as a weed killer that she saw on Pinterest," but eventually confessed, saying she "was mad ... because she had thrown him a 50th birthday and he was not appreciative," police said. She was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF FISHPASS

Project plans, legal battles, and the 2024 groundbreaking

By Art Bukowski

After many years of planning (and a few more years of legal wrangling), a state-ofthe-art scientific facility has broken ground in Traverse City.

But what exactly is FishPass? What will it do and why is it here? What will it mean for the river and the general public? We’ll look at all those questions, but one thing’s for certain: Those involved could not be more excited that this enterprise has moved from concept to construction.

“For the people who have envisioned this project, it’s their life’s work, and for many of us, this is the biggest thing that any of us have ever worked on,” says Leah McCallum, a spokesperson for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a lead partner in the project.

“We are enthusiastic to the point where there are often tears when we get on our monthly calls or walk the site together.”

What Is FishPass?

FishPass is an experimental fish passage system being constructed along the Boardman/Ottaway River at the site of the Union Street Dam in downtown Traverse City. The project will replace the aging dam with a barrier that has the ability to sort and

selectively pass native fish while blocking harmful, invasive species like sea lamprey. While fully automated selective passage is the long-term goal, fishery personnel are expected to handle this sorting for the first decade.

Within the river itself, the project will include a 6.5-foot vertical barrier stretching from bank to bank, a natural river channel, and a fish-sorting channel. Several additional dry land amenities, including a research and education building, are also part of the project.

The project is being led by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) with partnership from the City of Traverse City, along with support from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and several other entities.

FishPass represents the culmination of about two decades’ worth of restoration along the river aimed at better reconnecting the river with Lake Michigan from an ecological standpoint. Previous efforts included the removal of three large dams several miles upstream of Union Street.

“The Boardman River restoration project always envisioned a modification of Union Street Dam that would re-connect the river to Lake Michigan to re-establish

hydrological and ecological connectivity without allowing passage of invasive species, like sea lamprey,” the project website reads.

“FishPass provides a unique solution that will also permit desirable fish passage up and down stream, thereby completing the restoration process.”

The Boardman River ranked first out of a dozen other sites around the Great Lakes considered for FishPass in large part because the community has been so engaged in the restoration of the river up until this point, GLFC authorities said.

While important (and potentially groundbreaking) from an ecological and environmental standpoint, project leaders are also touting the benefits to the surrounding land.

The space surrounding the new facility, which was always public, will function as a much-improved city park, with a kayak launch, pedestrian bridge, amphitheater, and more. All of these amenities are slated to be built for universal accessibility so they can be enjoyed by people with mobility challenges. Plans also call for the planting of more than 400 native trees and shrubs.

The Legal Journey

The FishPass team broke ground on the

project earlier this year after a legal challenge forced a lengthy hiatus.

Not everyone has been excited about FishPass, with critics questioning why the river should be used for such a large-scale experiment. Others are not happy with the removal of many large, old trees near the dam to make way for the project.

Just prior to the initial groundbreaking in 2020, Traverse City resident Rick Buckhalter sued to block the project. He argued that the Union Street Dam site was considered parkland and could not be “disposed of” without a vote of residents, per the city charter.

Buckhalter appeared to score a victory when Thirteenth Circuit Court Judge Thomas G. Power agreed with Buckhalter’s claims in 2021 and issued an order preventing construction. But the Michigan Court of Appeals later overturned Power’s ruling in late 2022, stating that because the property would still be used for valid park purposes under the FishPass project, no public vote would be required.

“There will be no meaningful deviation in the usage of the property as a park such that a vote of the electorate is necessary to execute the project,” the court of appeals ruling read. “Both the current use of the

A before and after look at the FishPass site, with a rendering of the future layout on the right.

dam and its planned use under the project regulate lake levels, control flooding, and aim to control the passage of fish.”

Buckhalter appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court, which declined to hear the case. With Buckhalter’s appeal options exhausted and Power’s initial injunction lifted, the project was free to move forward.

Building Out

And while everyone involved with FishPass was thrilled to get the go-ahead, the three-year legal process is estimated to have raised project costs by several million dollars due to inflation and other factors.

Initial estimates of around $19 million are now likely closer to $23 million or more. The in-river portions of the project are expected to be complete by 2026, with all remaining work finished by 2027.

Certain elements will need to be re-evaluated or rebid due to the time elapsed and increased cost. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local contractor Spence Brothers had to re-negotiate their construction contract, as an example, and some of the “upland” (dry land) work must be rebid completely later this year.

Project partners have sought various sources of funding for the project, and recently received a $1 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy as part of its dam reduction risk program. Significant funding also comes from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the GLFC.

Crews are at work on the project on a daily basis as of this summer, with a large area around the site fenced off as various tasks both in and out of the water are completed.

For more information about this project, visit glfc.org/ fishpass. Monthly updates that touch on construction, research, and more are posted on that page.

SUPERIOR SHIPWRECKS

The science and stories behind ships lost to the largest of the Great Lakes

By Jillian Manning

Shipwreck hunting is a unique mix of “boredom” and “incredible feats” of discovery, according to Corey Adkins.

Adkins is the communications and content director at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS). As we talk, he’s on his way to Whitefish Point, home of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, where the GLSHS research vessel is out on the water.

That vessel, the David Boyd, measures 47 feet long and totes along dual frequency side-scan sonar equipment and a Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) capable of diving to depths of 1,400 feet, both of which help find and identify Lake Superior shipwrecks.

“There are 550 confirmed shipwrecks” in Lake Superior, Adkins says, “and 200 of them are right out our back door at Whitefish Point. Back in the day, they called [the stretch of water] from Whitefish Point to Munising the Graveyard of the Great Lakes or Shipwreck Coast.”

Still Waters Run Deep

During the heyday of Great Lakes shipping, there was no radar, and most ships had to rely on lighthouses and their own eyes and ears to navigate safely. Winter ice, unpredictable storms, and heavy fog all contributed to the dangers of transporting cargo through the waterways. Hundreds of ships are still waiting in the depths to be found and identified, and that’s part of the job of the GLSHS.

With so many wrecks out there, they should be easy to find, right? Well, consider that Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and the third largest by volume. It also measures roughly 1,332 deep—just a fraction of the depth of where the Titanic lies but far deeper than Lake Michigan’s 925 feet.

That’s where the sonar—and the aforementioned boredom—come into play.

Darryl Ertel, GLSHS director of marine operations, takes the Boyd out to tow their sonar in 40-mile grids, hoping to see something pop up.

“He’ll go up 40 miles one way, turn around and go 40 miles the other way, and what he does is he finds where the shipwrecks are not,” Adkins explains. “Until he sees a blip on the sonar. And then he’ll turn back around and then narrow in on that sonar beam, and then see if it’s a shipwreck or not. And you can tell if they’re shipwrecks—they’re very apparent.”

Adkins says that GLSHS has a list that includes many of the commercial vessels that went under in Lake Superior over the centuries, so even though the roster is long, they have a general location or physical details about the ship and its cargo. Of course, finding a name board on the ship helps—which does sometimes happen—but other times more research is needed.

The Adella Shores

For example, earlier this year, GLSHS announced the discovery of the Adella Shores, a 195-foot, 735-ton wooden steamer that “went missing” in Lake Superior on May 1, 1909—meaning it vanished with no survivors and no witnesses.

The ship had been on its way to Duluth, Minnesota, carrying a load of salt and following the steel steamship Daniel J. Morrell through thick ice and strong northeast winds. The Shores fell behind and disappeared along with all 14 crew members.

The wreck was first found three years ago—112 years after its sinking—by Ertel and his brother while running one of those routine grids. Adkins says features like length—the Adella Shores was bigger than most wooden schooners of the era—helped identify the ship.

“I pretty much knew that it had to be the Adella Shores when I measured the length of it, because there were no other ships out there measuring in that size range,” Ertel commented in a press release issued by GLSHS. “As soon

as I put the ROV down on it for the first time, I could see the design of the ship and I could match it right up to the Adella Shores.”

Submerged Stories

The ROV can drop hundreds of feet in minutes, and Adkins says they’ve been finding “very, very deep wrecks” at 600, 700, and even 850 feet—depths that divers can’t safely dive. The ROV is essentially an underwater drone and can be used to explore and take photos of wrecks.

The one thing it can’t do? Bring anything back up to the surface.

“There’s a bottomland agreement where you’re not allowed to take anything off the bottomland of the Great Lakes around Michigan,” Adkins explains. (We asked if this would include literal treasure chests, and the answer is still yes.)

“That agreement happened because people were looting these wrecks and taking the wheels and the bells and this and that,” he continues. “In many respects, these are gravesites. You know those signs when you walk into a park that say, ‘take only pictures, leave only footprints?’ That’s kind of what

we do. But we have the story, and we can tell the world about it.”

Thanks to modern technology and a dwindling list of missing ships, shipwreck discoveries are becoming more common. Adkins says in 2021 alone, GLSHS found 10 ships in a “banner year.” But the stories are meted out as the months go by, in part so that the GLSHS can explore and research the wrecks, and in part to make sure the stories of those ships rise to the surface.

“If we would have [announced] all 10 at once, the stories will get lost,” Adkins says. “We take every single one of these stories very seriously, because it’s part of history and people died on many of these wrecks. We want to remember all the sailors—men and women—that have gone down on these ships. And there’s plenty of stories out there, and they deserve to be told.”

The Arlington

Another such story was released by GLSHS in February. The Arlington, a 244foot bulk carrier filled with wheat, had sunk 35 miles north of the Keweenaw Peninsula. (Also on May 1, this time in 1940…maybe

The Arlington is one of several shipwrecks recently discovered by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society.

The research ship David Boyd, which helps GLSHS researchers find sunken ships.

stay on land on May Day.)

Like the Adella Shores , it had been sailing with another ship, the freighter the Collingwood , and when the Arlington began to take on water, the crew abandoned ship and made it safely to the other vessel. Except, that is, for Captain Frederick “Tatey Bug” Burke, who went down with the ship, even though he too could have gotten to safety. His behavior remains a mystery.

The Arlington was found in 2023 by

shipwreck researcher Dan Fountain— who noticed the original anomaly in the lakebed—along with the GLSHS crew aboard the David Boyd

Even though these wrecks sit under water for decades or even well over a century, Adkins says they stay “incredibly well preserved” thanks to the cold waters of Lake Superior. One of the unique features of the Arlington that survived the sinking is its double wheel, something Adkins says he hadn’t seen before.

Other items in the “debris field” from wrecks can range from deck boards to dishware to flare guns to even old toilets. Portholes and doors can stay intact, allowing the ROV to peer inside into the past.

But whether all the wrecks and their treasures are ever found, Adkins says the experience of shipwreck hunting—and the opportunity to learn about the region’s history at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum—is reward enough.

“When you come visit, take in the stories,

the history, talk to us,” he encourages. “Go walk the beach and imagine what some of these sailors were going through.”

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society received the “Superior Award” from the Historical Society of Michigan this June, acknowledging GLSHS’s role in preserving and advancing U.P. history. Visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at 18335 N. Whitefish Point Road in Paradise. To learn more about their research and historical work, go to shipwreckmuseum.com.

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The unique double wheel of the Arlington.

The Great Lakes Historical Shipwreck Museum is on the grounds of the Whitefish Point Light Station.

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no end in sight for line 5 conflict

Local environmental groups, the Michigan Attorney General, and Enbridge continue legal back-and-forth over the oil pipeline’s future

By Victor Skinner

In mid-June, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s efforts to shut down Enbridge’s crude oil and natural gas pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac secured a big win from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

A three-judge appeals court panel on June 17 remanded the case to Ingham County’s 30th Circuit Court to begin proceedings on the merits of shutting down what Nessel describes as an “aging and dangerous oil pipeline” that carries 22 million gallons of oil and gas from Canada through the state each day.

“ This case never should have left state court in the first place, and after this long delay caused by Enbridge’s procedural manipulations, we’re elated to welcome Nessel v. Enbridge back to its rightful judicial venue,” Nessel said in a statement. “The State has an obligation and imperative to protect the Great Lakes from the threat of pollution, especially the devastating catastrophe a potential Line 5 rupture would wreak upon all of Michigan. As we’ve long argued, this is a Michigan case brought under Michigan law that the People of Michigan and its courts should rightly decide.”

Two Cases, Two Sides

The ruling was celebrated by For The Love of Water (FLOW)—a Traverse Citybased nonprofit that filed briefs in the case and others and has worked tirelessly with other groups toward shutting down the pipeline—as well as aligned Native American tribes that want the same.

“FLOW is confident that at a trial on the merits, the AG will demonstrate the monstrous and unacceptable threat the 70-year-old Line 5 poses to the precious clean water resources of the Great Lakes, and achieve the shutdown remedy she and Governor [Gretchen] Whitmer have so vigilantly pursued,” the nonprofit wrote in a

statement following the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision.

Whether the case ever gets to that point remains to be seen.

Enbridge points to ongoing litigation in a separate case that could render the June ruling moot, and the company is forging ahead with plans to construct a tunnel 200 feet below the lakebed to protect the pipeline from anchor strikes or other problems that could cause a failure all agree would be catastrophic for the Great Lakes.

“Even though the Attorney General’s case has been remanded to Michigan state court, Enbridge remains confident that the dispute can be fully resolved by the pending summary judgement motions in Enbridge’s separate lawsuit in Enbridge v. Whitmer,” Ryan Duffy, spokesman for the Canada-based Enbridge, writes in an email to Northern Express.

That case, which remains in federal court overseen by District Judge Robert J. Jonker, argues the state lacks the authority to shut down Line 5 based on safety concerns about routing through the Great Lakes.

“If the federal district court rules in Enbridge’s favor on those motions, Enbridge is hopeful that those rulings will fully resolve the Attorney Generals’ action,” Duffy writes.

On July 5, Jonker rejected a motion made by the Whitmer administration to dismiss the case. The case will go before Jonker again July 31.

An International Battle

The two cases are among scores of others in Michigan and Wisconsin in the years-long saga over the pipeline and the future of fossil fuels.

While Enbridge has focused on boosting the safety of the pipeline through improved monitoring and plans for the new tunnel, environmentalists with FLOW and other groups argue Line 5 poses too big of a risk at a time when the country is focused on

shifting away from fossil fuels.

“This is an international battle, and Canadians, Americans, and indigenous leaders really should be working on an overarching plan to decommission Line 5,” says Liz Kirkwood, FLOW’s executive director.

In December, the Michigan Public Service Commission disagreed and granted Enbridge its second of three permits required to begin its tunnel under the straits, last estimated at $500 million.

FLOW is now appealing the permit approval, along with the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) representing the Bay Mills Indian Community, Earthjustice, and the Michigan Climate Action Network. FLOW argues the MPSC improperly limited the scope of its review to the stretch of Line 5 through the Straits and failed to look at “the feasible and prudent alternatives.”

“They didn’t ask that fundamental question: Is Line 5 necessary as critical infrastructure?” Kirkwood says. “The answer is no.”

FLOW points to testimony in a separate case that’s forcing Enbridge to reroute the pipeline around the Bad River Tribe’s

northern Wisconsin reservation. In that case, experts predicted a minimum price disruption if Line 5 shut down and suggested existing pipelines and railroad routes the company could use in its absence.

NARF attorney David Gover says the Bay Mills tribe partnered with Earthjustice and three other tribal nations—Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, and Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi—to challenge the MPSC decision “because a lot of our issues are similar and overlapping.”

NARF, FLOW, and others are also challenging a previous permit for the tunnel granted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in 2021, and are arguing against a third permit needed from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is currently preparing an environmental impact statement on the project.

The MPSC, Gover says, made procedural errors when commissioners “excluded a lot of tribal information … relating to the public need for Line 5” and potential impact from an oil spill.

A group of Line 5 protesters at the Sixth Circuit

A rendering of the proposed tunnel boring machine.

On the federal level, NARF has also filed briefs on behalf of Bay Mills in Nessel’s case against Enbridge in an effort to protect treaty rights.

“At the end of the day, it’s an effort to protect who they are and their rights under the treaty, which includes rights to natural resources,” Gover says. “That’s where their history, the center of their spiritual beliefs are.”

The MPSC appeal is expected to result in a hearing this fall or early winter, while the timeline in the federal cases is less clear.

Will It Be Built?

While those cases and others proceed, Enbridge is “committed to the tunnel project and we’re moving it forward and advancing it every day,” Duffy says.

“We’ve been pursuing these permits for construction since 2020,” he says. “So we’re waiting on the permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with a timeline [for construction] for 2026.”

In late April, Enbridge announced a partnership with Barnard Construction Company and Civil and Building North America to lead the tunnel construction, and the company is now working with them on survey work and ordering a custom, 300-foot tunnel boring machine.

In Wisconsin, Enbridge is also working to gain a necessary permit from the state to reroute Line 5 around the Bad River reservation, where it has already secured leases from landowners, according to Duffy.

“Right now, it’s with an appeals court

to decide how things move forward and timelines,” he says of the Wisconsin case. “We’ll just have to wait and see.”

As all of the legal wrangling plays out, both sides continue to make their case to the public on Line 5, with Enbridge collecting resolutions from dozens of counties in support as it touts the benefits of maintaining affordable energy, and FLOW working with aligned groups, lawmakers, and local leaders to counter that message.

“We’re seeing around 70 percent support,” Duffy says. “Some of the groups opposing it, that’s just maintaining the status quo. The longer some of these delays take, Line 5 will continue to operate on the lake bed” exposed to anchor strikes

In the last year, FLOW has hosted two

major Line 5 webinars with legal and policy experts the group has posted to its YouTube channel, and is planning another for August.

“We also launched a Line 5 Citizen Action Toolkit and published a new Line 5 Fact Sheet,” says Megan Kelto, FLOW’s director of public engagement. “In our blog, we’ve been turning a critical lens on Enbridge’s denial, disinformation, and doublespeak and its PR tactics.”

The bottom line, Kirkwood says: “We believe Line 5 is unsafe to operate and needs to be shut down. It’s the right thing to do because we have existing pipelines and alternatives.”

A rendering of the staging area and slurry separation plant for the proposed tunnel excavation site on the south side of the Straits.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke at the March rally in Cincinnati.

by JOSEPH BEYER

CATERING

It’s estimated that elder scams—crimes targeting people over 60 years old— steal over $3 billion dollars a year from vulnerable golden-agers. Most of us know someone personally who has been duped by the endless array of phishing, spamming, and increasingly sophisticated crimes preying on retirement and savings accounts.

In the delightfully unexpected new comedy from writer and director Josh Margolin, one such victim of such crimes decides to fight back, and her name is Thelma. Yes, she’s 93 years old. No, she can’t drive anymore. Yes, her loving family thinks she’s losing her marbles. But, no, she is not finished with this life even though society tells her she should be.

The plot is simple: after she’s fooled into sending $10,000 cash in the mail thinking she’s helping her grandson Daniel, Thelma decides to take matters into her own hands, and so begins a chase to find the criminals, get her money back, and prove to the world that she can still take care of herself. The themes of that journey, however, are remarkably complex: confronting our limitations, finding purpose as we age, and resolving our dual senses of wonder and confusion in this life.

In the hands of career actress June Squibb (who was genuinely 93 when she filmed the part), Thelma is at once vulnerable, wise, and cunning in ways that make her the perfect heroine for the Mission Impossible of taking on a world that has long dismissed her. Squibb’s flawless performance will have you rooting for her to succeed at the same time that you have tears in your eyes worrying about her inner life. It’s an inspired achievement, and Squibb is sure to be an awards-season favorite for it.

While defiant and independent, Thelma (like all of us) needs help, and through her

onscreen adventures, she reconnects with friends and family in profound ways.

Centered in the story is her relationship with her grandson Daniel (played with a wonderful soft touch by Fred Hechinger), who gives her a sense of connectedness and an intergenerational longing to see the future and how it all turns out. Thelma also has to reconnect with her daughter and son-in-law, who both mean well but have stopped seeing her as a whole person (played by actors Parker Posey in a sharp neurotic edginess and Clark Gregg in a reserved spin, respectively).

But the most touching bond in the film is the one she rekindles with her old friend Ben—himself aging and struggling to feel vibrant and meaningful—in whom she sees her own decline. Played in a stunning revelation of sophisticated talent by legendary blaxploitation actor Richard Roundtree of Shaft fame, Ben becomes her closest friend and confidante as they rally together for relevancy in a world that treasures youth and despises wrinkles. Their chemistry is an epiphany.

Using terrific writing, sage performances, and expressing a contemporary rage that “Mark Zuckemborg” from “The Facebook” should do more to protect people online, Thelma is a treatise on many things at once and a surprisingly moving experience in just 1 hour and 38 minutes.

It’s a story about growing old, yes. But also of the longevity of love itself to cross the barriers of time and space, making it, ultimately, the most immortal element there is.

Available exclusively in theaters, Thelma is rated PG-13 and can be enjoyed side-byside with everyone in your family. Hang back for the credits to see a special clip of the real-life Thelma the film is dedicated to for a heartbreaking stinger.

MISSION POINT LIGHTHOUSE

Find It: Drive out Old Mission Peninsula north on M-37. You’ll pass orchards and vineyards before you reach the tip of the peninsula where the lighthouse stands.

Maritime History: In the 1860s, a ship sank in front of where the lighthouse now sits. Congress reacted by setting aside $6,000 for the construction of the Mission Point Lighthouse. But the Civil War stalled the project, which finally was completed and first lit on Sept. 10, 1870.

The lighthouse consisted of six rooms on the ground floor and a bedroom and supply room on the second floor. Above the second floor is a room in the tower just big enough for the light mechanism. Like many lighthouses, whale oil, and later kerosene, was used to light the fifth order Fresnel lens that refracted and magnified its modest light source to an intense beam that could be seen up to 13 miles away.

L IGHTHOUSES OF THE N ORTH

Six historic buildings that are still lighting the way… if only to visitors

By Al Parker

Michigan’s historic lighthouses played an important role in the Great Lakes shipping and lumber industries—in fact, we have 129 lighthouses around the Mitten, more than any other state. Many of these architectural gems date back almost two centuries and are still standing today for visitors to explore. Follow the light to these six lighthouses in northern Michigan. (And for true lighthouse buffs, check out the upcoming Michigan Lighthouse Festival, Aug. 2-4, at Big Red Lighthouse in Holland, Michigan.)

In 1933 the lighthouse was decommissioned and later replaced by an automatic buoy light offshore. From 1933 to 1948 the lighthouse sat empty and was vandalized. Then peninsula residents raised just under $1,900 to buy the lighthouse and adjacent grounds. From then until 2008, several caretakers lived in the lighthouse, which is on the National and State Historic Register. Today it is maintained by the nonprofit Mission Point Lighthouse Keepers’ Association and local volunteers.

Worth the Trip: Guests are invited to enjoy self-guided tours through the lighthouse for a small fee, to visit the gift shop, to peek into the adjacent Hessler Log Cabin, and to explore the trails that run through and around the park.

Did You Know: Mission Point Lighthouse is one of only 39 state lighthouses open to the public on a regular schedule. Early this year a new boardwalk and steps were installed to give visitors easy access to the beach.

Find It: Head to 3701 Point Betsie Road, south of Sleeping Bear Dunes and north of downtown Frankfort.

Maritime History: Construction began in 1854 and was completed in 1858, with service starting for the 1859 shipping season. The lighthouse cost $5,000 to build and was on the site of one of the earliest Life-Saving Stations, built in 1875 at a cost of $3,000.

Point Betsie Lighthouse was built with Cream City Bricks and the plans called for a light 37 feet high. Five concentric brick rings encircle the tower beneath the lantern, each successively larger in diameter than the lower ring, forming a support for the gallery on which a cast iron lantern was installed. In 1900, the tower and dwelling were painted white, the roof and parapet painted red.

Point Betsie was the last lighthouse on Lake Michigan to be completely automated in 1983.

Worth the Trip: Tour the 1858 lighthouse keeper’s residence ($5 adults; $2 children ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under) and climb the 34-step tower with its views up and down the shoreline. In the Boathouse Museum, learn about rescues on Lake Michigan. You’ll see the Fog Signal Building, where the distinctive wail and sound pattern of the fog horn would tell sailors where they were, not just how close to shore.

Did You Know: You can stay in comfort by renting the Keeper's Quarters of the lighthouse. It was professionally refurbished and redecorated in 2020 with new furniture, artwork, kitchen cabinets, countertops and other features. It sleeps six.

POINT BETSIE LIGHTHOUSE

GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHTHOUSE

Find It: It’s inside the Leelanau State Park at the tip of Leelanau County. The address is 15500 N. Lighthouse Point Road in Northport.

Maritime History: In 1850, Congress earmarked $4,000 for construction, which began in spring of 1852 and completed later that year. The lighthouse was a squat stone tower with a nearby residence for the keeper. In 1858, the tower and dwelling were demolished and a new structure was built on higher ground. This version was much nicer with hardwood floors, varnished wood trim, and wainscoting. Atop the tower was a cast iron lantern containing a fifth order Fresnel lens. On high ground, the building provided visibility up to 12 miles.

Several upgrades were made over the years, including a 10-inch fog whistle in 1899. That whistle was upgraded in 1933 and again 20 years later. Coast Guard crews manned the station until 1972, when the tower light was replaced by an automated beacon atop a steel tower. The lighthouse stood vacant for 13 years until a local group organized the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Foundation, which reopened it as a museum in 1987.

Worth the Trip: In addition to informative tours, there are loads of educational, and fun, activities for kids and adults alike. Each year there’s the Rock the Light 5k and 10k races held in June. The 19th annual Lobster Fest is set for Aug. 10, a fundraiser with great food, including your choice of fresh East Coast lobster or filet mignon ($90 for members and $100 for non-members and limited to 200 tickets).

Did You Know: The lighthouse was reportedly raided several times by “Mormon Pirates,” followers of James Jesse Strang, the self-proclaimed King of Beaver Island. They considered themselves above the law and would take anything they needed by raiding nearby areas. On one occasion, so the story goes, they tried to remove the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens to install on Beaver Island, but they were driven off by keeper Philo Beers, who had once served as a U.S. Deputy.

SOUTH MANITOU LIGHTHOUSE

Find It: Access to South Manitou Island, where the lighthouse stands, is by private boat or passenger ferry service run by Manitou Island Transit. The ferry operates from the Fishtown Dock in Leland.

Maritime History: Built in 1839, the first island lighthouse was a 30-foot-tall stone tower with a simple stone dwelling as the keeper’s quarters. In 1858 a new lighthouse that integrated a wooden light tower atop a three-story keeper’s home was built.

Increased shipping traffic led to the construction of another new light tower in 1871. At 100 feet tall, it was designed to be visible from a greater distance. A covered passageway linked the tower with the 1858 keeper’s quarters. Stout oak logs and stones anchor the tower to bedrock beneath the sands. The U.S. Lighthouse Service used standard lighthouse designs to reduce construction costs—this particular design was used for 11 other lighthouses on the Great Lakes.

Operations ceased in 1958, and in 2009, the building was restored and a replica lens installed. The lighthouse now resides within the domain of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Worth the Trip: There are several outbuildings associated with the lighthouse. The Whistle Shed (unsurprisingly) housed the fog bell (1839) and later a steam-powered fog whistle (1874) to warn those sailing through the Manitou Passage. There’s also an oil shed—built from metal to reduce the risk of fire—and a brick fuel storage building.

Did You Know: You won’t find food service, stores, or medical centers on the island. Emergency medical responders primarily come from the mainland, which can take hours to days depending on the weather. For a day trip, be sure to bring rain gear and wear comfortable hiking boots. Mosquitoes, flies, and ticks are common in summer and fall, so wear clothes that cover your arms and legs and bring repellent.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and around Leland and Glen Arbor. Did You Know: Weekly tours are offered during the summer by contacting NMLK at northmanitoulightkeepers.org. The annual Lightkeeper Rally and Crib Cruise is held this week on July 18; the rally (free with RSVP) is held at the Old Art Building in Leland from 5-7pm, followed by a cruise on the Mishe-Mokwa of Manitou Island Transit ($50) around the lighthouse.

At 500 Headlands Road in Mackinaw City.

: After Congress allocated $20,000 (nearly half a million in today’s dollars), construction on the lighthouse began in 1869, and the completed structure served as a beacon for sailors for decades. When the Old Mackinac Light and Signal Station was built in 1892, it was decided that McGulpin Point was no longer needed. But McGulpin Point’s light continued to protect shipping on the Straits of Mackinac

A private owner, Sam Smith, bought it for $1,425 in 1913. Over the years it passed through other owners until the Peppler family sold it to Emmet County in 2008. The county’s Historical Commission now oversees the restoration and future of the lighthouse. The 10-acre property has more than 300 feet of shoreline on the Straits of Don’t miss the Discovery Trail that interprets the history of the lighthouse property with cultural docents along the way. There are five stations from the top of the bluff area near the lighthouse itself winding down to the Years before the pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock, French explorers were using the Big Rock at McGulpin Point as a landmark while navigating the waters of the straits. Sitting on the lighthouse property, this massive boulder stands nine feet

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In 1850, Congress earmarked $4,000 for construction, which began in spring of 1852 and completed later that year. The lighthouse was a squat stone tower with a nearby residence for the keeper. In 1858, the tower and dwelling were demolished and a new structure was built on higher ground. This version was much nicer with hardwood floors, varnished wood trim, and wainscoting. Atop the tower was a cast iron lantern containing a fifth order Fresnel lens. On high ground, the building provided visibility up to 12 miles.

Several upgrades were made over the years, including a 10-inch fog whistle in 1899. That whistle was upgraded in 1933 and again 20 years later. Coast Guard crews manned the

BLUEBERRIES

themselves above the law and would take anything they needed by raiding nearby areas. On one occasion, so the story goes, they tried to remove the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens to install on Beaver

Find It: Access to South Manitou Island, where the lighthouse stands, is by private boat or passenger ferry service run by Manitou Island Transit. The ferry operates from the Fishtown Dock in Leland.

Maritime History: Built in 1839, the first island lighthouse was a 30-foot-tall stone tower with a simple stone dwelling

Find It: This lighthouse is out in Lake Michigan, one mile offshore of North Manitou Island and eight miles offshore of Leland. The lighthouse is a steel structure that stands on a foundation made of a “crib” embedded into the lake floor that is filled with concrete and rock—thus the local nickname.

Maritime History: Completed in 1935, the light marks the shallow area off the southern tip of North Manitou Island for ships passing through the Manitou Passage. Prior to The Crib’s operation, a ship carrying a light that anchored in the lake was used to mark the shoal from 1910 to 1935.

The lighthouse was manned by a three-man crew of members of the U.S. Coast Guard until 1980, when the lighthouse was fully automated and the Coast Guard crew was removed.

The structure stood vacant and uncared for until 2016 when it was purchased by North Manitou Light Keepers (NMLK), a nonprofit organization. The group has been very active in restoring The Crib to its former glory.

Worth the Trip: Given its location, many people pass The Crib on their way to the Manitou Islands. The lighthouse also can be seen and heard from the islands, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and around Leland and Glen Arbor.

Did You Know: Weekly tours are offered during the summer by contacting NMLK at northmanitoulightkeepers.org. The annual Lightkeeper Rally and Crib Cruise is held this week on July 18; the rally (free with RSVP) is held at the Old Art Building in Leland from 5-7pm, followed by a cruise on the Mishe-Mokwa of Manitou Island Transit ($50) around the lighthouse.

MCGULPIN POINT LIGHTHOUSE

Find It: At 500 Headlands Road in Mackinaw City.

Maritime History: After Congress allocated $20,000 (nearly half a million in today’s dollars), construction on the lighthouse began in 1869, and the completed structure served as a beacon for sailors for decades. When the Old Mackinac Light and Signal Station was built in 1892, it was decided that McGulpin Point was no longer needed. But McGulpin Point’s light continued to protect shipping on the Straits of Mackinac until 1906.

A private owner, Sam Smith, bought it for $1,425 in 1913. Over the years it passed through other owners until the Peppler family sold it to Emmet County in 2008. The county’s Historical Commission now oversees the restoration and future of the lighthouse. The 10-acre property has more than 300 feet of shoreline on the Straits of Mackinac, including views of the Mighty Mac.

Worth the Trip: Don’t miss the Discovery Trail that interprets the history of the lighthouse property with cultural docents along the way. There are five stations from the top of the bluff area near the lighthouse itself winding down to the waterfront.

Did You Know: Years before the pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock, French explorers were using the Big Rock at McGulpin Point as a landmark while navigating the waters of the straits. Sitting on the lighthouse property, this massive boulder stands nine feet high and weighs approximately 54 tons.

SOUTH MANITOU LIGHTHOUSE

Whistle Shed (unsurprisingly) housed the fog bell (1839) and later a steam-powered fog

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NORTH MANITOU SHOAL LIGHT, AKA “THE CRIB”

It’s BBQ Night at Ray’s

Where barbecue and the blues meet on the banks of the Au

Sable River

By Greg Tasker

When the prized trout are feeding on the famed Au Sable River in May and June, there’s a good chance hungry fly anglers from all over are going to make a stop by Ray’s BBQ, Brews & Blues for good food, beer, and music.

With its location on the Au Sable in Grayling, Ray’s is also a popular dining spot for canoers, especially during the annual Au Sable River Canoe Marathon in July. The marathon is a 120-mile canoe race from Grayling to Oscoda, considered the longest non-stop, canoe-only race in North America.

But let’s be honest. Ray’s BBQ draws outdoor enthusiasts, locals, and tourists all year long thanks to a variety of smoked meats (smoked daily), house-made rubs and sauces, and fresh ingredients (everything is made from scratch in the kitchen). And then there are the 30 craft beers on tap and live Blues music on Sundays and other occasions.

A Fishing Story

Ray’s BBQ opened in 2017, the vision of Jeffrey Gardner and his business partner Linda Matas. The pair also own the Old AuSable Fly Shop next door. Visited by fly anglers of all stripes, Old AuSable is one of the oldest fly shops in the country, opened in 1936. Gardner manages the fly shop; Matas oversees the restaurant.

The log buildings stand side-by-side along a stretch of the Au Sable River. The restaurant’s rustic interior is enhanced with a large stone fireplace, wood floor and wood ceiling, and views of the scenic river. Dining al fresco along the Au Sable is available—just 12 feet from the river—and popular during the warm months.

A barbecue restaurant might seem an unlikely endeavor for the owners of a wellknown and respected fly shop, but as is the case with many fishing trips, there’s a story.

A fishing buddy, the former owner of a popular restaurant in Traverse City, encouraged Jeff and Linda to open a restaurant of their own to tap his backyard barbecue skills.

“He pestered me for years,” says Gardner, who eventually took the plunge, hired a consultant, and spent time traveling the country to learn about different styles of barbecue. “There’s Texas barbecue, Eastern Coast barbecue … Kentucky … Tennessee … Each has different techniques and other things. We just tried to learn about it all and develop our own menu. We didn’t invest in anything really. We just figured it out.”

The result is variation of barbecue sauces and rubs, based on some of those styles, with recipes borrowed and adapted from other restaurateurs.

The BBQ

There are three main sauces: a Carolina mustard-based sauce, a traditional sweet tomato-based sauce; and Ray’s BBQ sauce, “a little more spicy,” Gardner says, adding the recipe came from a restaurant in Canada.

Their large smoker for the brisket, pork, chicken, and giant beef ribs is always running to keep up with demand. Ray’s BBQ keeps it pretty simple, using cherry wood for smoking. The barbecue choices include ribs, chicken, brisket, and pork shoulders. The house specialty, Black Angus Beef Brisket, is the most popular.

“Last year we went through 20 tons of Angus brisket,” Gardner says. “Nothing here is ever frozen. Our chicken is fresh. Our beef is fresh. We custom grind our burgers.”

Sides are barbecue staples—spicy BBQ beans, mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread, to name a few. Sandwiches include Making the Pig, one-half pound of smoked pork shoulder topped with housemade blue cheese coleslaw, and For Love of Brisket, half-pound of chopped brisket with

caramelized onions and swiss cheese.

“I think the biggest difference between our restaurant and anyone else is that we are a 100 percent scratch-made kitchen—that includes salad dressing, rubs, and sauces,” Gardner says. “We use real potatoes and make our own French fries. Every day we make sauces, gravies—literally everything.”

Among the starter selections are Almost Famous Fries, hand-punched, fried twice, and hit with sea salt, and Loaded AFF, a version of nachos with the French fries substitution for tortilla chips and loaded with chili, shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions. The standout, however, is the Sympathy for the Deviled Eggs, a take on the classic with bacon jam and green onions.

“The deviled eggs were just something we tried and it took off,” Gardner says. “We go through 150 eggs a day. We serve thousands of deviled eggs a year.”

While the entree and sandwich choices are many, there is just one dessert option and it’s a crowd pleaser.

“We make only one dessert—a Texas sheet cake made from scratch,” Gardner says, referring to the fudge-like sheet cake that was a staple at backyard picnics. “Linda makes it and we sell a lot of it. It’s delicious.”

The Beer

Thirsty customers can choose from 30 craft beers on tap. Most of them are from Michigan and include Short’s Local’s Light, Two Hearted IPA, Old Nation M-43, Cheboygan Blood Orange Honey, Keweenaw Red Jacket, and New Holland Tangerine Space Machine. Popular domestic beers are available by the bottle.

“We like to feature Michigan beer,” Gardner says. “We change them up all the time. The kegs working today aren’t the ones working tomorrow.”

Cocktails include the expected but also Dip in the River, a mix of St. Julian Michcato

wine, lime juice, and St. Germain; and Ginger Bourbon, a combination of housemade ginger syrup, Detroit’s Two James Catcher’s Rye, apple cider, and ginger beer. Italian, Californian, and Michigan wines are offered as well.

The Blues

And last but not least, the Blues. It’s a music genre that compliments barbecue, according to Gardner.

“It’s one of the first forms of American music and it was predominantly in the South and associated with barbecue,” he says. “Initially, barbecue was not fine dining. It was taking the worst cuts of meat and making them delicious. Making barbecue and playing the blues just go hand in hand.”

In addition to the Blues that plays in the restaurant, live acts can be seen performing on Sundays from 4-7pm at the restaurant. July 21 Blair Miller will play, and July 28 will see Andy Perrin take the stage.

Find Ray’s BBQ, Brews & Blues at 204 Ingham Street in Grayling. (989) 348-1515; raysgrayling.com

HALYARDS FOR HEALERS

A free caregiver burnout-prevention program sets sail for summer 2024

By Ross Boissoneau

The lure of Grand Traverse Bay entices people to do more than dip their toes in the water…for Brendan O’Donnel, it inspired him to move his entire life Up North.

“That’s what drew me to northern Michigan years ago,” he says of the region’s freshwater gem. O’Donnel had grown up sailing on Chesapeake Bay, and after college began working on a tall ship that spent summers in the Boston area and winters in Key West. He found his way to northern Michigan in 2008 when a captain on another ship told him she would hire him as a second mate, a promotion from deckhand, on the Manitou where she’d begun her career.

He later worked at Quantum Sails in Traverse City before moving to Oregon to pursue a job in experiential learning, working on programs geared towards youth. When he returned, he was hired as a captain, a role he held from 2013 to 2016.

As much as he got out of sailing, after a time O’Donnel felt a calling to do something different, something to help people. So he took a left turn—make that a turn to port— into a new career, and in 2019, O’Donnel graduated with a degree in social work.

Just in time for the pandemic.

Geeked About Our Well-being

O’Donnel says as a social work therapist he is “geeked about our well-being,” but his job became even more of a challenge when COVID-19 struck and everyone was suddenly living with fear and the unknown. That included his fellow practitioners. As a practicing therapist, he was already aware of the challenges faced by those in the profession—his fellow therapists, psychologists, and counselors. Their work is done out of the public’s eye in a one-on-one

setting, and they carry the burdens of others. Then throw in the isolation that everyone, including mental health practitioners, went through during COVID, and simply living life was difficult.

Though health workers in general were lauded for their efforts during the peak of the pandemic, that wasn’t necessarily the case for everyone. “I saw how social workers, therapists, home health aides, didn’t get the same acknowledgement as much as doctors, nurses, police, and other first responders,”

O’Donnel says.

He wanted to create a public venue to allow those counselors to unburden themselves and talk about their work in a way that wouldn’t cross any ethical boundaries. It could give the listeners an opportunity to be listened to, a place to discuss their work with others who would understand.

“So I floated the idea of a program on Champion”—one of the ships belonging to the Maritime Heritage Alliance of Traverse City—“for small groups of nurses, caregivers, etc.,” he says.

A Therapeutic Environment

Thus was born Halyards for Healers, where O’Donnel serves as captain while offering an opportunity for healthcare attendees to come together. (A halyard, for the landlubbers, is a line/rope used to hoist or lower sails, flags, or ladders.)

O’Donnel works with the Maritime Heritage Alliance (MHA) to provide the complimentary cruises for those who provide healing work in the region, giving them the opportunity, as the website says, “connect, unwind, and set down the stress that comes from supporting people across the community.” After all, the MHA exists to preserve the history and a connection to the waters of the region. What better way to expand that than to provide a place for healing?

But the program is about more than just getting away from it all on the water.

“It’s not just ‘Let’s go for a boat ride,’ though recreation and play is underrated,” says O’Donnel. Social workers, counselors and therapists deal with everyone else’s problems, and it’s not always easy to step away from that. With others in the same boat—literally—it’s a chance for them to decompress in a safe space. “It’s a therapeutic environment for a short time—group therapy,” says O’Donnel.

O’Donnel says the passengers are welcome to help out with dock lines and assist the trained crew, who, like O’Donnel, are volunteers. Once out in the bay, he leads a guided meditation and guided sensory work. Attendees are free to participate as they see fit.

“It’s not ‘I’m gonna solve your problems.’ It’s an open environment,” he says, one free of typical stressors.

O’Donnel says caregiver burnoutprevention programs such as this are all too rare

We Exist for More than Working

Of course, this isn’t the only part of O’Donnel’s professional life. He works regularly with clients in the more typical one-on-one sessions in his role as a social work therapist.

Beyond the clinical setting people are familiar with, he has also initiated a community writing group for those in the LGBTQ+ community. He says many people don’t fit neatly into gender binary roles; he himself identifies as a queer male. After two previous seasons, O’Donnel will be starting the writing group up again in the fall.

While it was the life on the water that drew him here, he says he finds his current job extremely rewarding. “It’s hands-on work,” he says, though not in the traditional

sense. “We’re dealing with the nitty gritty, people’s pain, how to have relationships. That’s why I got into social work.”

One more thing that appeals to him: “It’s never boring,” he says with a laugh.

Being able to combine his two professional worlds made sense. “It’s really important to me that we remember we exist for more than working,” he says, speaking to and for the general population, but also his fellow healers.

The dates for this year’s Halyards for Healers program have not yet been set. The sails last year were typically full, so it’s wise to sign up early. For more information, go to MaritimeHeritageAlliance.org. To find out about O’Donnel’s therapy work and writing group, visit brendanodonnel.com.

O'Donnel

Your Vote Decides Who Sits on the Michigan Supreme Court

It seems like there’s news about the U.S. Supreme Court nearly every day. But what doesn’t get nearly enough attention is the Michigan Supreme Court – and the fact that we, the people, have the power to elect our Supreme Court. Michigan is one of just 24 states that lets voters decide who sits on the highest court in the state. And every Michigander should know how the process works and why it matters.

This November, Michiganders get to choose who fills two spots on the court. This is an important civic duty and an opportunity to shape this vitally important institution. The Michigan Supreme Court is the guardian of justice, fairness, and freedoms for all Michiganders. The seven-person court makes decisions that touch every aspect of our lives, from civil rights and criminal justice to environmental protection and economic regulations.

Chances are, you know what’s at stake in the next few years: reproductive rights, abortion laws, gun safety, and fair elections – and there’s no telling what other issues may come before the court. The Michigan Supreme Court makes the ultimate decisions on the most challenging legal cases in the state, which require thoughtful, insightful, and robust deliberation to help ensure a fair outcome.

In Michigan, Supreme Court candidates are nominated by a political party, but their party a liation is not included on the ballot. The justices are elected for eight-year terms, which means the votes you cast this year will make a di erence for nearly a decade.

Plenty of Michiganders like to check the straight-party box, which is just fine – but don’t stop there. To cast your vote for the Supreme Court candidates of your choice, you have to keep going to the non-partisan section of your ballot. You can’t miss it. Get to know the candidates in advance, then mark the ballot to vote for the two people you think will do the best job of ensuring a strong, equitable future for our state.

Being a Michigan Supreme Court justice requires integrity, fairness, and a strong understanding of the law. In fact, candidates must be a licensed Michigan lawyer for at least five years. The Michigan Supreme Court is one of the three equal branches of our state government, along with the Legislature and Governor. Michigan voters have the privilege of choosing who is appointed to all three branches – and it’s an important responsibility.

Remember: Don’t stop at the top! Go all the way down the ballot to cast your vote for the two Michigan Supreme Court candidates of your choice. Your vote counts in every race, so make sure your voice is heard in this one, too.

Want to know more about the Michigan Supreme Court, the voting process, or how to spread the word about the importance of electing the people who will sit on our state’s highest court? Visit www.MISupremeCourtRocks.com to get all the information you need to play your part in this important part of this year’s election.

-Kalvin Carter, Up North Advocacy Project Director

saturday

WAUGOSHANCE TRAIL

RUN: Featuring a 50K, 26.2, & 13.1. The 50K & 26.2 start at 7am in Cross Village; the 13.1 starts at 8am at Wilderness State Park. greatlakesendurance. com/michigan-races/waugoshance.html

GAYLORD ALPENFEST: Today includes the Alpenfest Run, Alpenfest Grand Parade, live music by Grand Traverse Pipe and Drum, Petoskey Steel Drum Band Concert, Walking Tacos, RepliKaty-The Katy Perry Experience & much more. gaylordalpenfest.com/2024-schedule

SWEATY YETI RUN - 5K & MEMORY MILE RUN: East Jordan High School, Boswell Stadium. 5K: 8am; Make a Memory Mile: 9am. sweatyyetirun.com/race-day

42ND ANNUAL BLISSFEST: 3695 Division Rd., Harbor Springs. July 12-14. Featuring 10 performance areas & 80+ acts, silent disco, drum kiva, open mic, buskers, workshops, Folkscool, kids & teen activities, disc golf, crafts & food vendors, healing arts, & much more. Performers include The Wood Brothers, Sarah Jarosz, Donna the Buffalo, John Craigie, Alisa Amador, Bee Taylor, May Erlewine, Desmond Jones, The All American Funk Parade, John D. Lamb, Kirby, Robin Lee Berry, & many more. blissfestfestival.org

LOOP THE LAKE: 9am, Hull Park, TC. Celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail!

A 4-mile trail race around Boardman Lake. $40 + $3.40 SignUp fee. runsignup. com/Race/Events/MI/TraverseCity/LoopTheLake

SUMMER CRAFT SHOW: 9am-4pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Featuring jewelry, home goods, food & more. $2 or non-perishable food item. emmetcounty.org/parks-recreation/parks-rec-news/ parks-schedule

55TH ANNUAL CHARLEVOIX ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-6pm, East Park & Bridge St., downtown Charlevoix. Includes a mix of fine arts & hobby crafts. Featuring acrylic & oil paintings, sculpture, handblown glass beadwork, pottery, baskets, furniture, clothing & accessories, hand-woven rugs, quilted works & much more. business.charlevoix.org/events/details/55th-annual-charlevoix-art-craft-show-14730

ELK RAPIDS ARTS & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-4pm, River St., downtown Elk Rapids. More than 70 artisans & crafters displaying & selling their works. Pet friendly, family friendly. Free. elkrapidschamber.org/ arts-crafts-show

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FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART: SUMMERTIME FLOWERS: 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Cornwell Gallery, TC. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traverse-city/ free-drop-family-art-july

FRIENDS OF THE LELAND TOWNSHIP LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 10am2pm, Leland Township Library, Munnecke Room, Leland. lelandlibrary.org

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Enjoy drop-in arts & crafts activities. New projects are offered each week. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/open-studio-july-13

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SHAY DAYS: 10am-3pm, Shay Park & Harbor Springs History Museum. Celebrating inventor & Harbor Springs resident Ephraim Shay who was famous for his patented, geared locomotive. Enjoy live

model steam trains, historic toys & games with a reenactor from Hartwick Pines State Park, children’s crafts, games & STEM activities, logging demonstrations, interactive electric train layouts & more. harborspringschamber.com/events/details/shay-days15105?calendarMonth=2024-07-01

SOUTH ARM CLASSIC CAR SHOW: 10am, East Jordan Memorial Park.

BOYNE THUNDER POKER RUN: 10:15am, Boyne City. A powerboat poker run for parade laps; heads to Elk Rapids for the first card stop; Northport is the second stop for cards; participants then go to lunch in Charlevoix & return to the run after 1:30pm; onto Bay Harbor where the boats head into the harbor at the end of the dock for their cards; Horton Bay is the final stop; poker hands are turned in back in Boyne City. boynethunder.com

IKEBANA POP-UP EXHIBIT: 11am-4pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. TC’s Ikebana International chapter will present original floral arrangements in the sculpture court & galleries for visitors to enjoy. Join for a weekend of botanical creation & artistic inspiration. dennosmuseum.org

FIFTH ANNUAL CHERRY WHISKEY FEST: Noon-4pm, The Stillhouse - Traverse City Whiskey Co., TC. Tickets include Barrel Proof Cherry Whiskey samples + cocktails, raffle for VIP Experience, live music, yard games, specialty Glencairn glass, food trucks & more. $30 online; $35 door. tcwhiskey.com/events-classes ----------------------

KINGSLEY FOLK SCHOOL - FOLK DAY: Noon-4pm, LaRose Family Farm, 5022 Walton Rd., Kingsley. Featuring workshops on herbs, Qi Gong, fire by friction canning, fiber arts, music & more. Free. kingsleyfolkschool.org

BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Robert A. Steadman will sign his book “I Killed Sam,” A Novel Based on the 1957 Groundbreaking Trial of a Battered Woman. horizonbooks.com/event/robert-steadmanbook-signing

LIVE AT THE LIBRARY: TRILLIUM GROOVE: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. In case of rain the concert will be in the McGuire Community Room. Free. tadl.org/events

MUSIC UNDER THE PINES FEATURING JENNY THOMAS: 6-7:30pm, Twisted Fish Gallery, Cottage Gallery, lawn, Elk Rapids. Jenny will be accompanied by Will Thomas on drums & Doug Zernow on guitar. Emily Williams will open the show at 6pm. Parking available on S Bayshore Dr. or in back of the Cottage Gallery. Free. twistedfishgallery. com/event/music-under-the-pines-with-jenny-thomas-will-thomas-doug-zernow ----------------------

BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: “FEELING GOOD”: 7pm, Mills Community House, Auditorium, Benzonia. Enjoy a light hearted evening of song. 231651-0311. $20. benziechorus.org

DON WILCOX TRIBUTE CONCERT: 7pm, Northport Public School, Auditorium. Presented by the West Virginia University Alumni Band, along with members of the Northport Community Band. The concert will feature several selections arranged by Wilcox, along with pieces by Gustav Holst, Percy Grainer, Sergei Rachmaninoff & others. Free. northportperformingarts.org/tickets-and-events ----------------------

CHAMBERFEST: “MUSIC OF THE NIGHT” WITH EVREN OZEL: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. “Music of the Night” features works for piano by Beethoven (the “Moonlight” Sonata), De-

Have a totally awesome time travelling back to the 80’s, while also supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation! Lavender Goes Pink, Fri., July 19 at Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City. Wear your pink, complete with legwarmers and aviator sunglasses while Starfarm plays all of your favorite hits from MTV and VH1. You are welcome to picnic before the show beginning at 5:30pm. A local ground live music performance by Ryan and Mike Cassidy will run from 6-7pm. Starfarm takes the stage at 7:30pm. Bring your own camp chair. There will also be themed beverages, specialty cookies, and a silent auction. Tickets: $50 theater seats; $20 lawn seats. lavenderhillfarm.com

bussy, Bartok, Schumann, & Gaspard de la nuit by Ravel. $30; $25 Veterans; free for students. theoperahouse.org/tickets

NORAH JONES: SOLD OUT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Sweeping the 2003 Grammy Awards with her moody debut album “Come Away With Me,” Jones has sold more than 52 million albums since then, & shares her latest album, “Visions,” with jazz-infused pop hits such as “Don’t Know Why” & “Sunrise.” interlochen.org/events/ norah-jones-2024-07-13

MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring Full Throttle (Doo Wop Harmonies).

MUSICAL: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: 8pm, Bay View, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. General Reserved - Member: $32.50; General Reserved - Non-Member: $34.50; Under 18: Free. onthestage.tickets/ bay-view-association

AIR MARGARITAVILLE: 9pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Enjoy this Jimmy Buffet Tribute. For ages 18+. Free. lrcr.com/ event/air-margaritaville-jimmy-buffet-tribute

STAR PARTY: 9-11pm, Dune Climb parking lot, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire. Rangers will provide info on preserving dark skies, & GTAS will have telescopes set up for visitors to enjoy. Please park in the row furthest from the dunes with your headlights facing M-109. You only need to purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass displayed in your vehicle. 231-326-4700, ext. 5005.

july 14

sunday

42ND ANNUAL BLISSFEST: (See Sat., July 13)

55TH ANNUAL CHARLEVOIX ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., July 13, except today’s time is 10am-4pm)

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PERCH LAKE ADDITION HIKE: 1-3pm, 3004 Darke Rd., Kalkaska. Join the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy to explore the proposed ‘Excelsior’ Perch Lake addition to Upper Manistee Headwaters: The Milock Family Nature Preserve. Bring your hiking gear & water. Must register. gtrlc.my.salesforce-sites.com/es/event/ home/perchlakehike71424

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SECOND SUNDAY ART PROJECT: IKEBANA FLOWER ARRANGING: Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. 1pm: Ikebana Flower Arranging for Littles. 2pm: Ikebana Flower Arranging for Ages 9-16. $0-$10. simpletix.com/e/second-sunday-art-project-ikebana-flower-a-tickets-169644?utm_ source=cision&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=dmc-summer-2024

SPINNING & WEAVING WORKSHOP WITH THE NORTHLAND WEAVERS: 2pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville. Join the Northland Weavers and Fiber Arts Guild for an introduction to weaving & spinning. Try weaving on a 4 harness loom & try your hands at spinning on drop spindles & spinning wheels. Reserve your seats on web site. Free. michlegacyartpark. donorwrangler.com/donate/?id=35

TOP EQUESTRIAN ATHLETES COMPETING: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. $120,000 B&D Builders CSI3* Grand Prix. Join Traverse City Horse Shows for a showcase of equestrian talent. Food vendors, music by Jen Sygit & more. Gates open at 8am; Grand Prix activity begins at noon. TCHS donates 100% of general admission ticket revenue each week. This week’s nonprofit partner is Books from Birth/Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. From $14. eventbrite. com/e/120000-bd-builders-3-grand-prix-tickets-884163495817?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

EUCHRE TOURNAMENT: 3pm, Summit City Grange, 9345 Church St., Kingsley. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes. 231-577-8076. $3.

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KOKOMO JACKRABBITS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-citypit-spitters/schedule

BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: “FEELING GOOD”: (See Sat., July 13)

BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS - SPIRIT TRAIL: 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: SOLD OUT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in Dec. 1986 with “The Way It Is,” Hornsby remains in-demand, having sold 11 million albums & worked with artists such as Bob Dylan, Chaka Khan & The Grateful Dead. interlochen.org/events/ bruce-hornsby-noisemakers-spirit-trail25th-anniversary-tour-2024-07-14

WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MATTHEW STRAW CONDUCTS DEBUSSY’S ‘LA MER’: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. $28, $21. interlochen.org/ events/world-youth-symphony-orchestramatthew-straw-conducts-debussys-lamer-2024-07-14

VESPER CONCERT: HUMORESQUE: 8pm, Bay View, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Laugh with an evening of light classics, pops, & parodies. Member: $18.50; Non-Member: $23.50; Under 18: Free. onthestage.tickets/bay-view-association

july 15

monday

SUMMINARS: “THE WAR IN GAZA: AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE”: 10am, Leland Township Library, Munnecke Room, Leland. Featuring Dr. Christina Michelmore, professor of history. lelandlibrary.org/summinars

MOVIE MONDAYS: 3-5pm, Bellaire Public Library. Family friendly movie - popcorn included! PG or under. Free. bellairelibrary.org ----------------------

THIRD ANNUAL BAY VIEW WOODS WALK: 4-6pm, Bay View Woods Gateway Trail, 1765 Knapp Ave., Petoskey. Enjoy a leisurely pace as performing artists from the Bay View Conservatory fill the woods with their favorite pieces. Activities for all ages are planned along the trail, including storytelling, birdwatching, & education from local naturalists. Make a souvenir for the day at the Forest Craft Table. Free. bayviewassociation.org

DESIGN YOUR OWN!: 6pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Team up with family & friends to make your own board game. Materials provided. Free pizza. RSVP: 231223-7700. ----------------------

BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: “FEELING GOOD”: (See Sat., July 13)

JAMMIN’ MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: MARSHLAND EXPRESS: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Enjoy funky blues & soul-jazz.

NICKEL CREEK & ANDREW BIRD WSG HALEY HEYNDERICKX: 7pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Bluegrass trio Nickel Creek & indie rock luminary Andrew Bird reunite for the Up, Up, and Away Tour. Nickel Creek returned from a nine-year hiatus with their Grammy Award-nominated fifth album “Celebrants.” Vocalist, whistler, multi-instrumentalist, &

actor Andrew Bird has 17 albums, a Grammy Award nomination, & a leading role in season 4 of “Fargo.” $49-$99. interlochen. org/events/nickel-creek-and-andrewbird-2024-07-15

SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS! MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY: 7pm, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. Meteorologist Ross Ellet will share his experiences & photographs, & will break down the science of the aurora & explain how to make a plan to see the northern lights. mackinawchamber.com/event/history-of-the-universefrom-the-big-bang-to-recent-history-w-nomac ----------------------

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KOKOMO JACKRABBITS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-citypit-spitters/schedule ----------------------

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. “Close” (France). 2022, 105 mins. Free. bayviewassociation.org/monday-night-movies

july 16

tuesday

KIDS CRAFT LAB: DROP-IN ART: 10:3011:30am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. greatlakeskids.org

“THE ORPHAN TRAIN ERA” MOVIE SCREENING: 1pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Companion film to Bay View’s Big Read. Research historians & television producers Al & Dave Eicher have created this documentary film. Archival photos & footage show an orphaned child’s life in the city, the various child labor jobs & sleeping in tenement daily lodging for 7 cents a night. Members, $7; Non-Members, $12; Day-of: $17. bayviewassociation.org/big-read

WELLNESS IN THE WOODS: 2-3:30pm, Brown Bridge Quiet Area, Canoe Landing, Brown Bridge Rd., TC. Reap the benefits of hearing birds or touching trees while practicing mindfulness techniques. During

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TRAVERSE CITY’S BEST HAPPY HOUR

Music in the Street

THURS

Kresge Auditorium. Since Mraz’s single “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” peaked at number 15 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Mraz has won two Grammy Awards, sold over seven million records, & received the Hal David Starlight Award from Songwriters Hall of Fame. Enjoy new tunes & favorites such as “I Won’t Give Up” & “I’m Yours.” $38-$88. interlochen.org/events/jason-mraz-superband-2024-07-16

MULEBONE: BLUES DUO: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Mulebone is a musical partnership comprised of multiinstrumentalist John Ragusa & roots music specialist Hugh Pool. The grist for their mill is traditional blues. $25; $20 for Veterans; $10 for students. theoperahouse.org/tickets

THE BIG READ: JOHN SMOLENS IN CONVERSATION: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Big Read author John Smolens will be interviewed on stage by MSU professor John Beck. Smolens’ novel, “A Cold, Hard Prayer,” is historical fiction about two orphans who come to Michigan in 1924 on the Orphan Train. In 2010 Smolens was the recipient of the Michigan Author of the Year Award from the Michigan Library Association. $15 members; $20 non-members; $25 day of. bayviewassociation.org

STRAITS AREA CONCERT BAND: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK: 10pm, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring “Shrek” shown at dusk. Free.

wednesday

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE RANGERS PRESENT STAR STORIES: 10:30am, Interlochen Public Library. The park rangers will set up a planetarium dome to provide an interactive view of the night sky. Learn about like constellations, nocturnal animals, Anishinaabe night-sky oral traditions, & light pollution. 231-276-6767.

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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Noon-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, downtown Petoskey. Featuring Keith Scott. Bring a lunch & lawn chair or picnic blanket. Free. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/charlotte-ross-leeconcerts-park-2024

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MEET THE AUTHOR: 1-3pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Featuring John Smolens, author of “A Cold, Hard Prayer.”

TWEENS, EXPRESS YOURSELF: 3pm, Petoskey District Library, Tween Space. Express yourself this summer with nature projects. For ages 8-12. Free. calendar. petoskeylibrary.org/default/Detail/2024-0717-1500-Express-Yourself-for-Tweens

SUMMER TRAVELOGUE SERIES: SOUTH AFRICA: 4pm, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, lower-level Community Room. Featuring local writer & traveler Rebecca Carlson. The presentation will feature Carlson’s trip to South Africa visiting Cape Town, Camps Bay, Robben Island, Hermanus, the penguin sanctuary at Simon’s Town, Cape of Good Hope Park, & several wineries. Free. sbbdl.org

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CELEBRATE... SUMMER IN STYLE FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER: 5:30pm, Aurora Cellars Event Center, Lake Leelanau. Leelanau Christian Neighbors’ major fundraiser of the year. This Fashion Show event will highlight the finds from the resale store, Samaritans’ Closet. All the outfits modeled during the show will be available

for purchase at the end of the event. Guests will also enjoy a dinner paired with wine & beer. Tickets available online & at Samaritans’ Closet in Lake Leelanau. 994-2271. $100/person. leelanauchristianneighbors.org

HOMETOWN HABITAT: STORIES OF BRINGING NATURE HOME: Mills Community House, Benzonia. Presented by Plant It Wild & Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan. A tour of the conventional & native gardens will begin at 6pm, followed by the screening of the 90 minute film. The film focuses on the importance of native plants to our survival & vitality, with a goal of inspiring viewers to change our garden habits & plant more native plants. Following the film will be a discussion/Q&A session. Free.

BOYNE AREA CHAMBER PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 6:30pm, Veteran’s Park Pavilion, Boyne City. Featuring the Charlie Millard Band. Free.

“MARQUEETOWN”: 7pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. This documentary film explores the history of The Nordic Theater, an innovative gem, which endured in Marquette, Michigan for almost 100 years. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula. Cast & crew will be on hand to introduce the film & answer questions afterwards. glenlakelibrary.net

ELLSWORTH CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE: 7pm, Ellsworth Community Square. Featuring Two Beats.

JAZZ, JOKES & JESUS: 7pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Benefit for local charities. Enjoy music by the Back Room Gang, jokes, inspiration & refreshments. Charity recipients: Big Brothers Big Sisters; Before, During and After Incarceration; & Generations Ahead. Free. tcpresby.org/j-j-j

PENINSULA INSIGHTS: 7pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Hear from OMP Deputy Sheriff Tony Martinez. 231-223-7700.

REFLECTIONS OF PAST COMMUNITIES: 7pm, Fife Lake Library, Community Room. Featuring Craig Bridson, local historian & Fife Lake’s museum curator. Explore photos & stories of the local hamlets, showcasing communities once bustling with multiple or single businesses that have disappeared.

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

KELLER WILLIAMS: DEADPETTYKELLERGRASS FEATURING THE HILLBENDERS: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy an evening of singalong bluegrass versions of Grateful Dead, Tom Petty & Keller Williams classics. $20-$40. cityoperahouse.org/node/570

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: 8pm, Bay View, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Bay View Voice Faculty: Stories and Songs Crossing Generations and Geography. NonMember: $18.50; Members & Under 18: Free. onthestage.tickets/bay-view-association ----------------------

SPACE, ROCKS & ICE: CONNECTING ASTRONOMY, ANTARCTICA & NORTHERN MICHIGAN: 8pm, Headlands Waterfront Event Center, Mackinaw City. Polar geologist Jamey Stutz will draw connections between the glacial landscape of northern Michigan & the massive Antarctic Ice Sheet, & show how the world’s largest chunk of ice not only regulates global sea level but sets the stage for astronomers to

look, listen & feel into deep space. Free. emmetcounty.org/event/space-rocks-andice-connecting-astronomy-antarctica-andnorthern-michigan-with-jamey-stutz

july 18

thursday

FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 9am, Cadillac Wexford Public Library. friendsofthecadillaclibrary. wordpress.com

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ADVENTURE WITH 4H & A CANOE: 10am, Bellaire Public Library. 4H is coming to the Library with a canoe for kids to sit in & practice rowing skills. There will also be a special storytime, snacks & a craft. bellairelibrary.org

COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10-11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Artist, creativity mentor, & labyrinth facilitator Elizabeth Fergus-Jean will lead a creative hour exploring the meditative power of our natural environment. Her work is included in the exhibition “Michigan: An American Portrait.” Free. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/coffee-10-meditative-power-michigan-elizabeth-fergus-jean

KIDS CAN COOK! COOKING CLASS: 10am, Interlochen Public Library. For ages 5-12. The youngest participants play with sensory food activities; the older children can participate in a food cutting & prep station using special knives, & then they take the fresh vegetables & fruits & assemble a fun snack or treat. Registration required: 231-276-6767. Free.

SUMMER READING ADVENTURE W/ PATCHWORK PEAR JUGGLER: 10:30am, North Park Pavilion, Suttons Bay. For all preschool, elementary & middleschool students. Free. sbbdl.org

FUN WITH THE GREAT LAKES CHILDREN’S MOBILE MUSEUM: 11am, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Have fun with four different activities - stomp rockets, owl pellets, kite sleds & build away. Kids of all ages are welcome. glenlakelibrary.net

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MEET THE AUTHOR: 1-3pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Featuring Lori Tucker Sullivan, author of “I Can’t Remember if I Cried.”

FOREST COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: 2-4:30pm, Boardman River Nature Center, Oleson Pavilion, TC. Presented by the Grand Traverse Conservation District, the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network, & MSU Extension. Discuss the natural history, current features, management practices, & threats to the health of Michigan’s magnificent forests. Explore the concepts learned with a guided hike of the Natural Education Reserve. Registration required. Free. natureiscalling.org/events

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TEEN MAKER THURSDAY: Petoskey District Library, Makerspace. Teen makers meet every third Thurs. for a fun maker project. The making will happen at 4pm while supplies last. July 18: Wonderful World of Washi. Aug. 15: Mug Cakes. For ages 11-18. Free. calendar. petoskeylibrary.org/default/Detail/2024-0718-1600-Teen-Maker-Thursday

HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: PURE MICHIGAN: 6:30-8:30pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring Radel Rosin, Rupple Brothers, Winaschnitzel, Lara Fullford, & Magic by Jania. Free.

CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: GT Pavilions, on the lawn, TC. Featuring The Petoskey Steel Drum Band. Concessions will be available for purchase from 5:30-7pm. The concert runs from 7-8pm. Free. gtpavilions.org/

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IPR’S SOUND GARDEN PROJECT: 7pm, Interlochen Public Library. Featuring the Kodak Quartet. interlochenpublicradio.org/thesound-garden-project#concerts

LIVE ON THE LAKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, East Park, Odmark Performance Pavilion, downtown Charlevoix. Featuring The Marsupials. Free.

RAVEL’S TZIGANE - GYPSY VIOLIN: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra with Maestro Libor Ondras, music director, & Robert Lakotas, violin. $35-$65. glcorchestra.org

THE XTRACRISP 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-the-xtracrisp

TILT THINK COMEDY PRESENTS: AFTER DARK COMEDY: 8pm, The Alluvion, TC. An evening of local stand up & fast, freaky improv from the Tilt Think players. For ages 16+. $10. facebook.com/events/1 403003597766074/?acontext=%7B%22ev ent_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

july 19

friday

FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED

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BAY VIEW’S BLIND LYRICIST: THE SONGS OF J. WILL CALLAHAN: 10am, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Noted historian Mary Jane Doerr will explore the life & career of blind Tin Pan Alley lyricist J. Will Callahan, who built a cottage on Forest Avenue in Bay View in 1909. His song, “Smiles,” written in 1917, sold 5 million copies of sheet music during the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic & World War I. He published 300 songs during his time in Bay View. Free. bayviewassociation.org/events/scarrow-fridayforum-659-796-187-123

CADILLAC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: 10am, City Park, 190 W. Cass St., Cadillac. Showcasing fine artists, artisans, food vendors & local music. facebook.com/ events/441151988666511

CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAM PRESENTS MAGICIAN CAMERON ZVARA: 10:30am, Leland Township Public Library, Leland. Comedy magician Cameron Zvara delivers high energy, funny, mind-blowing magic! Free. lelandlibrary.org/events

KIDS CRAFT LAB: DROP-IN ART: (See Tues., July 16)

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Noon-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, downtown Petoskey. Featuring Eliza Thorp. Bring a lunch & lawn chair or picnic blanket. Free. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/charlotte-rosslee-concerts-park-2024

“SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.”: 1pm & 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Once upon a time, in a far-away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. Presented by the Summer Performing Arts Camp. $12$21. oldtownplayhouse.com

TOUR DE TART: Riders of all ages & ability are invited to hit the TART & Leelanau

Trails for an evening ride that begins in TC & ends at North Park in the Village of Suttons Bay. Participants may begin anytime between 4-6:30pm from Darrow Park, TC. Riders will enjoy two food stops along the 17-mile ride, a bayside meal at North Park in Suttons Bay, a cash bar with local wine & microbrews, & then a bus ride back to TC. Return bus service begins at 6pm & the last bus departs at 9pm. All bikes are transported back to TC in a safe & secure moving truck. This is TART Trails’ largest fundraiser of the year. $20-$40. traversetrails.org/ event/tour-de-tart

ARTIST RECEPTION: FOREST BATHING: 5-8pm, Tinker Studio, TC. Celebrate original local art that evokes the feeling of retreating into nature to reconnect with our truest selves. Enjoy an artist demonstration in soft pastel painting by local artist & Tinker Studio instructor, Mary Kay Burbee. Free to attend. tinkerstudiotc.com/events

LATE NIGHT FRIDAY: 5-8pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay & more. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted & chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, is on view in the Lobby Gallery. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all

“A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT”: 6pm, Grand Traverse Mall, TC. Hank Morgan, a teenager who works on his school’s stage crew, is knocked out by a co-worker & finds himself transported back to the days of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere & the Knights and Ladies of the Round Table. Performed by the Theatre Explorers one-week campers. $12-$21. oldtownplayhouse.com

LAVENDER GOES PINK! WITH STARFARM: 6-9pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. An evening filled with live music, themed beverages, specialty cookies, picnicking, & a silent auction to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Starfarm brings you an awesome collection of ‘80s songs. $50. lavenderhillfarm.com

“A FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATE:”: 6:30pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Leelanau County and its Connection to the American Revolution and the Struggle for Freedom and Equality in Early America. A Lecture with Dr. Anna-Lisa Cox, M.Phil., Ph.D. NonResident Fellow: The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research Harvard University. Hosted by the Leelanau Historical Society & Leland Township Public Library. Register. $10 suggested donation. leelanauhistory.org/events/#annalisacox

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6:30-8:30pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring Keith Scott.

DOWNTOWN GAYLORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring The Marsupials.

EAST JORDAN MUSIC IN THE PARK: 7pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan. Featuring RPM.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER: 7pm, Pennsylvania Park, downtown Petoskey. Enjoy acoustic neo-soul with Abigail Stauffer. Free. petoskeydowntown.com/events/sounds-of-summer

SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT: THE SHOUTING BONES: 7-9pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville. Enjoy this indie-rock couple: Eric & Holly Jaqua. Eric comprises one-half of The Pistil Whips & several other previous bands including Hipps and Ricco. Holly has performed as a soloist & with another previous project that she dubbed Piss Baby. They describe themselves & their most recent album as an acoustic spaghetti Western romance. $15

online or $20 at door. michlegacyartpark. donorwrangler.com/donate/?id=30

TROUBLED WATER FILM SCREENING

- FRANKFORT: 7:30pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Join the Groundwork Center, For Love of Water, and Oil & Water Don’t Mix for the Great Lakes adventure-conservation documentary “Troubled Water.” The film screening will be followed by a questionand-answer session with actor & filmmaker William Wright, & staff of the host organizations. “Troubled Water” chronicles Wright & Chris Yahanda, two Michiganders & life-long best friends, embarking on an epic 36-day, 425-mile journey on standup paddleboards to shed light on man-made threats to Michigan’s fresh water, including the decaying Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. $5. oilandwaterdontmix.org/troubled_water_ screening_frankfort#rsvp ----------------------

verse work of 24 artists & craftspeople. An open house, ceramic studio demos, food, drink & more. The Nephews will provide music in the old-time country, folk & blues traditions from noon-2pm. Free. oliverart.org

like to perform all over the Midwest for thousands of people each year. Free. facebook. com/events/822148719585092

AN EVENING WITH LIVE RAPTORS: 5pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Join Skegemog Raptor Center for an interactive & informational presentation about the raptors of Michigan featuring live raptors. Geared towards an adult audience. Registration required. $15/person. natureiscalling.org/events

38TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK: 10am-5pm, Pennsylvania Park, downtown Petoskey. Featuring about 120 artists. This juried, fine arts fair features painters, sculptors, potters, jewelers, & photographers, as well as wood, graphic, fiber, glass, & mixed media artists. There will also be a children’s painting activity.

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MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Enjoy pop & country with Melissa & Jake.

MOVIES IN THE PARK AT DARK: 9:30pm, Pennsylvania Park, downtown Petoskey. Featuring “Brother Bear.” Movies begin at dark. petoskeydowntown.com/events/movie-in-the-park-at-dark-2

saturday

MACKINAW BRIDGE

SWIM: FULL: 7am, Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor’s Center, Mackinaw City. A 4-5 mile swim. Benefits Mackinaw City & St. Ignace Volunteer fire departments. runsignup.com/ Race/MI/SaintIgnace/MackinacBridgeSwim

TRIWALLOON: 7:30am, Walloon Village. Featuring a sprint distance triathlon, duathlon, & aquabike. triwalloon.com

BEAR RIVER CRAWL 5K RUN: 8am, Bay Front Park at waterfront, Petoskey. nmsportsmed.com/events/bear-river-crawl-5k10k-run

16TH ANNUAL FISHTOWN 5K: 9am, Leland. Starting & finishing in the heart of Fishtown. Runners, walkers, strollers & leashed dogs are all welcome. $40/person from June 1 - July 20. fishtownmi.org/2024friends-of-fishtown-5k

FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 9am, Cadillac Wexford Public Library. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com

PLATTE RIVER CLEAN SWEEP: 9:30am. Meet at Maley Park, Honor. Join Benzie Conservation District & partners for this annual river cleanup. You’ll be removing anthropogenic (human-sourced) litter. Registration required: please email jodi@benziecd.org or call 231-882-4391. Cleanup equipment & light breakfast provided. Please bring your own kayak or canoe, life preserver, water bottle, sunscreen, & bug spray. Under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. benziecd.org/events

16TH ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT: 10am-5pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Call 941-1900, ext. 118 for details. tiny.cc/XVIBocce

24TH ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS

FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, Village at Bay Harbor. Featuring a variety of fine artists, as well as an artisan market. There will also be live music & a children’s tent with kids activities. facebook.com/ events/1132422231265261/?_rdr&ref=110

2ND ANNUAL COASTAL CARAVAN: 10am-4pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. This juried art & craft fair will feature the di-

CONSERVATION CENTERTOUR: 10am. Join for a tour of the buildings & grounds at Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don and Jerry Oleson Preserve, TC. Get 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. 929-7911 or info@gtrlc.org. Free.

LOCAL ARTIST ÄBBY KENT: 10am-2pm, The Katydid, Petoskey. Join Äbby as she completes a painting of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, on canvas. Äbby will be outside on the patio of The Katydid & will be available to chat while she paints. She specializes in large-scale mural painting, & is also accomplished in watercolor, oil on canvas, scenic painting, & illustration. One of her favorite sites was a 200 ft. mural painted in an openair tunnel at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, FL.

NORTHPORT SUMMER ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Haserot Park, Northport. Handmade creations, woodworkers, leather, jewelry & more. Benefits FEED. Please bring a canned or non-perishable item to support local food banks. 231-350-8277.

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: (See Sat., July 13)

CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL:

Today includes Aquapalooza, Air Margaritaville, “Cornetian” Corn Toss, & volleyball. venetianfestival.com

SLEEPING BEAR HERITAGE TRAIL TRAILSIDE OPEN HOUSES: Intersection of Heritage Trail & Glen Haven Rd. Learn all about the Pathway to Good Harbor – the northernmost segment of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail at open house events. Join Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes on Sat., July 20 from noon-2pm; Thurs., Aug. 1 from 10am-noon; & Thurs., Sept. 5 from 10amnoon. traversetrails.org/event/sleepingbear-heritage-trail-open-houses

BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Debra Payne will sign her book “The Burden of Sparrows.” horizonbooks.com/ event/debra-payne-book-signing

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY: 2-5pm, Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, Petoskey. Enjoy free cookies, pictures with Santa, big sales & more. grandpashorters.com

GRAND TRAVERSE PIPES & DRUMS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 4-7pm, Silver Spruce Brewing, TC. Beer & food available for purchase onsite from Silver Spruce Brewing & Bull And The Bear Kitchen (food truck). Full band performances of award-winning bagpipe tunes, solo pipe & drum performances, & more. Play the same bagpipes famous actor James Cromwell played in the locally filmed movie, “Hide Away.” See photos & memorabilia of the band from the past 50 years. Speak with current & former members about what it’s

MIDTOWN: 6-9pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Crowned the 2023 Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Quartet Champion, Midtown specializes in several different genres including barbershop, contemporary a cappella, jazz, & musical theater. $12.50-$37.50. lavenderhillfarm.com

TACO & TEQUILA FESTIVAL: 6:30-10pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Featuring 150+ tequilas, beers, & ciders, 20+ taco vendors, live DJ performances, a firework show, Lucha Libre, balloon twister & much more. $39-$65. tacoandtequilafestmi.com

REFLECTIONS OF PAST COMMUNITIES: 7pm, Fife Lake Library, Community Room. Featuring Craig Bridson, local historian & Fife Lake’s museum curator. Explore photos & stories of the local hamlets, showcasing communities once bustling with multiple or single businesses that have disappeared.

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 and Strauss’ Don Juan. $54-$71. interlochen.org/events/detroitsymphony-orchestra-2024-07-20

AN EVENING WITH CHRIS BOTTI: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He has collaborated with Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Yo-Yo Ma, & others. He has topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold & Platinum records, & much more. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz & classic standards. Tickets starting at $77. greatlakescfa.org/events/ detail/chris-botti

MUSIC IN MACKINAW - COOL2DUEL: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Dueling pianos/comedy.

QUEENSRŸCHE: 8-9:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, outdoors, Manistee. First hitting the music scene in 1982, Queensrÿche had their first full length album, “The Warning,” in 1984. By 1991 the band earned multiple Grammy Award nominations & won the MTV Viewer’s Choice Award for the #1 chart topping hit “Silent Lucidity.” $65. lrcr.com/ event/queensryche-outdoor-concert

FLASH GORDON (1980): 10pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Almost Midnite showing of “Flash Gordon” (1980). Soundtrack by Queen. Free admission. tadl.org/event/almost-midnite-movies-flashgordon-16262

sunday

RIDE AROUND TORCH: Elk Rapids High School. A 26, 40, 63 or 100 mile bicycle tour primarily along the shores of Torch Lake. This is a recreational, social tour; not a race. Century riders must start by 8am. 63 milers

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SGT. JUSTIN HANSEN MEMORIAL PATRIOT RUN: 8:45am, Rodes Field - Clark St., Kingsley. Featuring a 5K Fun Run & Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run. $10-$30. runsignup.com/Race/Events/MI/Kingsley/ SgtJustinHansenMemorialPatriotRun

CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: Today includes the Rayder Roundball Classic, Disc Golf Doubles, Community Service & Volunteer Fair, “Worship on the Water” & Sanctus Real. venetianfestival.com

24TH ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 20)

CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW: 10am-1pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Free. emmetcounty.org/parks-recreation/fairgrounds

NORTHPORT SUMMER ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., July 20)

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ALTERED BOOKS WORKSHOP WITH PAM YEE: 2pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville. Take an old book & create a work of art. Reserve your spot online. Free with general admission to park. michlegacyartpark.donorwrangler.com/donate/?id=36

FUN-FILLED GRAND PRIX: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Join Traverse City Horse Shows for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival $120,000 CSI2* Grand Prix. There will also be food vendors, entertainment for the whole family & more. Gates open at 8am; Grand Prix activity begins at noon. TCHS donates 100% of general admission ticket revenue each week. This week’s non-profit partner is Food Rescue Goodwill Northern Michigan. From $15. eventbrite.com/e/120000-csi2-grand-prix-tickets884175471637?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring the Rivertown Jazz Band.

AN EVENING WITH CHRIS BOTTI AT GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS: (See Sat., July 20, except tonight’s time is 7pm.)

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BIGNAMINI CONDUCTS DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY WITH THE WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Detroit Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jader Bignamini leads the combined ensemble in Giuseppe Verdi’s Overture to “Nabucco” & Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, “From the New World.” $21-$28. interlochen.org/events/world-youth-sympho-

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VESPER CONCERT: 8pm, Bay View, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Sing, Sing, Sing: Not just the hits made popular by the era of the big bands, but the soul-filled sound of the human voice. Member: $18.50; Non-Member: $23.50; Under 18: Free. onthestage.tickets/bay-view-association

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EVENING ON RIVER STREET: Wednesdays, 6-9pm through July 31, River St., downtown Elk Rapids. A summer tradition! Local food, kids activities, & live music. elkrapidschamber.org/evening-on-river-street

MINERAL SPRINGS CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Held on Fridays through Aug. 16 + Aug. 30 at 7pm.

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RUN, WALK OR BIKE: Wednesdays, 6pm through Aug. 28, Northland Brewing Co., Indian River. Held on a crushed limestone, flat trail. All paces & ages welcomed. 810444-0247.

PAWS TO READ: Wednesdays, noon2pm through Aug. 7, Petoskey District Library. Featuring Lady AnnaBella, a certified therapy dog. Practice reading aloud with a furry friend. Reserve your 15-minute session. calendly.com/pdlyouth/paws-toread?month=2024-06 ----------------------

CRAFTS WITH KRISTY: Mondays, 10:30am-noon through July 29 at Interlochen Public Library. Kids will learn & practice different craft skills. Geared for ages 5-12, but all are welcome. 231-276-6767.

OUTDOOR STORY TIME: Held outside the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, overlooking the beach on Tuesdays through Aug. 13 at 10:30am. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. These story times are geared toward pre-k to second graders & their caregivers, but fun for all who attend. Rain site is the library’s lower level Community Room. sbbdl.org

HISTORIC 1842 DOUGHERTY OLD MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Dougherty Old Mission House, TC. This house was built by Rev. Peter Dougherty, Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Chippewa who lived along East Bay. Visit the summer kitchen, carriage shed & icehouse with a zinc refrigerator. Learn about the Old Mission Peninsula Agricultural Heritage where the fruit industry began. Discover its ties to the Old Mission Lighthouse. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am until 4pm. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com

STROLL THE STREETS: Lake & Main streets, downtown Boyne City. Enjoy live music, entertainment, children’s activities, & much more Friday evenings from 6-9pm through Labor Day. boynecitymainstreet. com/event/stroll-the-streets/2024-06-07

BALANCE BIKE CLUB MEET-UPS: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am through Aug. 28 at Norte Clubhouse, GT County Civic Center, TC. For first time riders who are ages 2-5 in TC. Drop-in. No need to bring your bike. There are plenty to borrow. norteyouthcycling.org/ calendar/traverse-city-slow-roll

farmers markets

CASTLE FARMERS MARKET: Birch Lake, Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Held every Tues. from 8am-1pm through Oct. 15. Celebrating craftsmanship, emphasizing the artistry of handmade goods & locally sourced produce. castlefarms.com/events/ farmers-market

DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MARKET: Howard St., between E. Mitchell St. & Michigan St., Downtown Petoskey. Held every Fri. through Sept. 27 from 8:30am-1pm. Featuring seasonal locally grown produce, locally raised meats, caught fish, fresh cut flowers, plants, foraged mushrooms, from-scratch baked goods, sauces & more. There will also be live entertainment.

EAST BAY CORNERS FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 3-7pm through Oct. 31, 1965 N 3 Mile Rd., TC. Featuring fresh & locally grown produce & goods. Find ‘East Bay Corners Farmers Market’ on Facebook. ----------------------

EAST JORDAN GARDEN CLUB’S FARMERS MARKET: Held each Thurs. from 10am-2pm at the East Jordan Tourist Park. Fresh veggies, fruits, baked goods, handmade items, fresh cut flowers & more

ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Next to the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, on US 31 by the swan. Local growers & producers from all around northwestern Michigan. Shop every Friday morning through Oct. 4, 8am-noon. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market

EMPIRE FARMERS MARKET: 10234 Front St., Empire. Held on Saturdays, 9am1pm through Aug. 31. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com/empire

GLEN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET: 6394 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor. Held every Tues., 9am-1pm through Sept. 10. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com/glen-arbor

HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 19. Corner of Main & State streets, Harbor Springs. ----------------------

HONOR FARMERS ARTIST & MAKERS MARKET: Maley Park on US31, across from Honor Plaza. Held every Tues., 9am2pm through Sept. 3. Featuring 24 vendors & fun community events. Find ‘Honor Farmers Artist & Makers Market’ on Facebook.

INTERLOCHEN FARMERS MARKET: Sundays, 9am-2pm through Oct.; Thursdays, 2-7pm through Aug. 2112 Joe Maddy Parkway, Interlochen. Featuring 60+ vendors. Includes local produce, baked goods, arts & crafts, & more. facebook.com/InterlochenFarmersMarket

LELAND FARMERS MARKET: Immanuel Lutheran Church Parking Lot, Leland. Held every Thurs., 9am-1pm through Sept. 5. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com/leland

MACKINAW CITY FARMER’S MARKET: Held every Mon. through Sept. 30 at 9am at Conkling Heritage Park, parking lot.

NORTHPORT FARMERS MARKET: 105 S. Bay St., Northport. Held every Fri., 9am1pm through Sept. 20. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com/northport

OUTDOOR FARMERS MINI MARKET: Mondays, 1-5pm through Aug. 26. The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, under Pavilion, TC. The market will grow as the flowers, fruits & veggies grow & become available. thevillagetc.com

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Runs every Weds. through Oct. from 8am-noon; & every Sat. through Oct. from 7:30am-noon. Held in parking lot “B” at the southwest corner of Cass St. & Grandview Parkway in Downtown TC.

SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET: Saint Joseph St., at north end of village. Held on Saturdays through Oct. 19 from 9am-1pm. Farmers market selling local produce, flowers, baked goods, artisan products. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com/suttons-bay

art

NORTHERN VIEWS: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Edward Duff Solo Exhibit. This exhibit runs through Aug. 3, with an Opening Reception on July 20 from 6-8pm. Northern Views is born out of the artist’s love for the natural beauty found in the surroundings of northern Michigan. This body of work is comprised of 9 new oil paintings. higherartgallery.com

SUMMER’S PALETTE MAGIC THURSDAY ARTIST ANNUAL SHOW & RECEP-

TION: City Opera House, TC. Runs through Aug. Featuring over 100 original paintings. A portion of all sales benefits the City Opera House. Join the opening reception on July 16 from 5-7pm for a “Picnic of ART” featuring $100 cash paintings by all artists plus other cash specials. Featured artists are Sue Bowerman, Lori Feldpausch, Rita Harrington, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Marilyn Rebant, Dorothy Ruble, Stephanie Schlatter, Laura Swire, & Adam VanHouten. cityoperahouse.org

FANTASY TEEN ART: Mondays, 2-3:30pm through Aug. 26 at Petoskey District Library, Classroom. Join local young adult artist Ronan Baumhardt to create fantasy based art. The library will provide art supplies. All skill levels welcome. For ages 10-18. calendar.petoskeylibrary.org/ default/Detail/2024-06-10-1400-FantasyTeen-Art

SUMMER SALON: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. The fifth annual salon-style art sale showcasing regionally inspired work from more than 40 local & area fine artists. Runs through Aug. 31. The Summer Salon Open House will be held on Fri., July 12 from 5-7pm, along with the Paint Out Event (July 11-12) & Wet Paint Sale & Reception. charlevoixcircle.org

UNIQUE ART OF ANTRIM COUNTY OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT: Downtown Bellaire. Featuring 12 local artists’ works on display. After the exhibit the artwork will be auctioned off, & these funds will help fund future public art exhibitions in Downtown Bellaire. Runs through Oct. 31. bellaireart. wixsite.com/bellaireart

BOYNE ARTS CENTER, BOYNE CITY:

- FREE OPEN STUDIO TUESDAYS: Noon-4pm. Bring your paints, fiber arts, written arts, sculpting, jewelry, cards, drawing, or other portable mediums. Create & share. boynearts.org

- BOYNE THUNDER JULY EXHIBIT: “ALL THINGS WATERCRAFT”: This exhibit will showcase artists of different mediums’ artwork inspired by Boyne Thunder. The goal is to have as many renditions as possible of travel on the water. This can include kayaks, sailboats, jet skis, canoes, & anything in-between. boynearts.org

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- AURAS OF TRAVEL: PAINTINGS BY DOROTHY MCGRATH GROSSMAN: Runs through July 27 in Atrium Gallery. Dorothy’s work immerses the viewer in the tranquility of rolling hills & expansive skies. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ auras-travel-paintings-dorothy-mcgrathgrossman

- 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:

- CLAY IN SPACE: Held in Cornwell Gallery, July 12 - Aug. 23. A juried exhibition of contemporary clay & ceramic artwork. An opening reception will be held on July 12 from 5-7pm. Check web site for CTAC’s hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/clay-space-ctac-tc

- NEW VISTAS: EMERGING NORTHERN MICHIGAN PAINTERS & PRINTMAKERS: Runs July 12 - 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. An opening reception will be held on July 12 from 5-7pm. Check web site for CTAC hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/new-vistas-emerging-northern-michigan-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. An opening reception will be held on July 12 from 5-7pm. Check web site for CTAC hours. crookedtree.org/

event/ctac-traverse-city/paint-grand-traverse-2024-extended-exhibition

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- HARD EDGES, VIBRANT COLORS: OP ART FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION: Runs through Sept. 1. A subfield within the growing genre of Geometric Abstraction, Op Art often explores the interplay between geometry, tonal variations, & sharp, defined bands of color, all of which rely upon the viewer’s perceptions. “Hard Edges, Vibrant Colors” offers over a dozen works from the Dennos Museum Center’s permanent art collection. Check web site for hours. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcomingexhibitions/index.html

- 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/upcoming-exhibitions/index.html

- SOLO E TUTTI: A CELEBRATION OF

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:

- “MEMBERS CREATE” RETURNS: Featuring the work of 41 current GAAC members, in an array of work: 2D + 3D media including: clay, collage, fiber, mixed media, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, & more. Runs through Aug. 8. glenarborart.org/exhibits/current-exhibits

- 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., noon-4pm. glenarborart.org/eventspage/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-foot-square, weatherresistant aluminum panels created by Image 360 of TC. Runs through April 20, 2025. Check web site for hours. glenaborart.org

OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT: - FINDING THE LIGHT: PHOTOGRAPHY & GLASS: Runs through Aug. 2. An invitational exhibit combining fine art photography with luminous art glass. Michigan artists will be featured as you explore the interplay of light & shadow & how they affect both mediums in different ways. oliverart.org

- OAC ANNUAL SUMMER MEMBER

A wide variety of artistic styles, media & techniques will be showcased, highlighting the talents of Oliver Art Center members. An artist talk will take place on Fri., July 25 from 4-6pm. The exhibit runs through July 26. Open M-F, 10am-4pm & northernexpress.com

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

2 LADS WINERY, TC

7/19 -- Samba D, 7-9

ALEXANDRA INN, TC

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

BONOBO WINERY, TC

7/19 -- Emily Burns, 6-8

CHATEAU CHANTAL, TC

WEST PATIO:

Thu -- Jazz at Sunset w/ Jeff Haas Trio & Laurie Sears, 7

COMMON GOOD RESTAURANT, TC 6:

7/13 -- Rebekah Jon

7/19 – Blair Miller

7/20 – Ted Alan Trio

ENCORE 201, TC

7/12-13, & 7/18-20 -- DJ Ricky T, 9

FRESH COAST BEER WORKS, TC

7/19 -- Billie & The Kid, 7-10

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT, ACME

MAIN LOBBY BAR:

7/13 -- Blair Miller, 7-10

IDENTITY BREWING CO., TC PATIO, 6-9:

7/16 -- TC Celtic Group

7/19 -- Chris Sterr

JACOB'S FARM, TC 6-9:

7/13 – Lighting Matches

7/14 – Doc Probes

7/17 – Jerome Forde

7/18 – Kevin Paul

7/19 – Evan Kielty Quintet

7/20 – Molly

7/21 -- SilverStyles

KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC

7/13 -- Ampersands, 9:30 Mon -- Team Trivia, 7-9 Tue -- The Will Harris Trio, 8 Wed -- The Pocket, 8 Thu -- DJ Leo, 9:30

7/20 -- Risque, 9:30

KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING

7/13 – Ruby John, 7-9

7/16 – Open Mic, 6

7/18 – Trivia Night, 7-9

7/20 – Simple Machines, 7

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC BARREL ROOM: 7/15 – Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9

PIAZZA:

7/19 – Red Drive Concert Series w/ Rhett & John, 6-8

TASTING ROOM: 5-7:

7/13 – Highway North

7/20 – Alex Teller

LIL BO, TC Tues. – Trivia, 8-10 Sun. – Karaoke, 8

MARI VINEYARDS, TC

7/18 -- Ben Richey, 4-6

MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC

7/13 -- ZUZ, 8-11

7/18 -- Drew Hale, 6-9

7/19 -- Clint Weaner, 6-9

7/20 -- Protea, 8-11

NORTH BAR, TC

7/13 – Mal & Mike, 1-4; Jimmy Olson, 5-8

7/14 – SkyeLea, 1-4; Luke Woltanski & John Piatek, 5-8

7/17 – Jesse Jefferson, 5-8

7/18 – Swan Bros, 7-10

7/19 – John Pomeroy, 1-4; Jazz Cabbage, 5-8

7/20 – Weston Buchan, 1-4; Jeff Linsell, 5-8

7/21 – Jesse Jefferson, 1-4; Songwriters in the Round, 4-6; Nick Vasquez, 5-8

OLD MISSION DISTILLING, TC SEVEN HILLS:

7/13 -- DJ Ras Marco D, 6

7/14 -- Blair Miller, 5-8

7/17 – Jimmy Olson, 6:30

7/18 – Chris Smith, 6

7/20 – Gemini Moon, 6:30

7/21 – Tai Drury, 6; Shamarr Allen, 7

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

7/13 -- Allie Kessel, 7:30

7/18 -- Protea, 7 7/20 -- Mike Moran, 7:30-9:30

TC COUNTRY CLUB

7/17 & 7/19 -- Jim Hawley, 5-8

THE ALLUVION, TC 7/15 -- Big Fun - Funky Fun Mondays, 6-8:30

7/18 -- Tilt Think Comedy Presents: After Dark Comedy, 9-11

7/19 -- Djangophonique & Cabaret Boreale, 7:30-10

7/20 -- Alluvial Nights: Dawn Campbell & The Bohemians, DJ Clark After Dark & Super Nuclear, 9-11

THE HAYLOFT INN, TC

7:30-11:

7/13 -- J Hawkins

7/19 -- Simple Machines

7/20 -- Tower of Bauer

THE LITTLE FLEET, TC PATIO:

7/19 – Slow Tako, 6-10

THE PARLOR, TC

7/13 – Blue Footed Booby, 8-11

7/16 – Jesse Jefferson, 8-11

7/17 – Wink Solo, 8-11

7/18 – Jimmy Olson, 8-11

7/19 – Rigs & Jeels w/ Katie O’Conner, 6-9

7/20 – Mal & Mike, 6-9; John Pomeroy, 9-12

THE PUB, TC

7/13 – Amanda Igra, 5-8; Thomas & Hyde, 9-12

7/14 – Nick Vasquez, 1-4; Rob Coonrod, 5-8

7/17 – Zeke Clemons, 8-11

7/19 – Craig Jolly, 5-8; One Hot Robot, 9-12

7/20 – Bronte Fall Trio, 5-8; Luke Woltanski & the Dangerous Music Men Trio, 9-12

7/21 – John Pomeroy, 1-4; Rob Coonrod, 5-8

THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC

7/13 -- Boardman River Band, 8

7/14 -- Comedy Open Mic, 7-10

7/16 -- Open Mic, 7-9

7/19 -- Sean Kelly, 8

7/20 -- The Crosscut Kings, 8

THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC PATIO:

7/13 – Truetones, 6:30-9:30

7/14 – G-Snacks, 5:30-8:30

7/18 – TSP, 6:30-9:30

7/19 – J Hawkins Band, 6:30-9:30

TOWNLINE CIDERWORKS, WILLIAMSBURG

6-8:

7/13 -- Big Rand

7/19 -- James Dake 7/20 -- Jerome Forde

TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY CO.

STILLHOUSE, TC 7/13 & 7/20 -- Ben Richey, 6-8

TURTLE CREEK CASINO, WILLIAMSBURG

MID-LEVEL BAR: 7/19 – 1Wave DJs, 9-1 WATERFALL: 7/20 – TC Knuckleheads, 9-1

UNION STREET STATION, TC 7/13 -- Snacks & Five, 10 7/14 -- Red Elvises, 8 7/18 -- DJ 1Wave Dance Party, 10 7/19 -- 5th Gear, 10 7/20 -- DJ Prim, 10

Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee

LITTLE RIVER CASINO RESORT, MANISTEE

7/13 – Air Margaritaville, 9-1

OUTDOORS:

7/19 – Prince Again: A Tribute to Prince, outdoors, 9-11

7/19 – DSB – The World’s Greatest

Journey Tribute Band, 9-11

7/20 – Dirty Americans, 6-7:30; Queensrÿche, 8-9:30

NORTHERN NATURAL CIDER HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA OUTDOOR STAGE:

Singer-songwriter Jerome Forde seems to be popping up everywhere on the big northern Michigan summer music scene! Better check him out for yourselves!

7/17, 6-9: Jacob’s Farm, TC 7/18, 4-7: French Valley Vineyard, Cedar

7/19, 6-9: Five Shores Brewing, Beulah

7/20, 3-6: 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Lake Leelanau; 6-8: Townline Ciderworks, Williamsburg

45 NORTH VINEYARD & WINERY, LAKE LEELANAU

7/13 -- Rhett & John, 3-6

7/18 -- Blake Kimmel & Joe Zawacki, 4-6

7/20 -- Jerome, 3-6

AMORITAS VINEYARDS, LAKE LEELANAU

7/13 -- Sizzling Cider Fest w/ Jambulance & More, noon-6

7/18 -- Billy & The Kid, 5-7

BEL LAGO VINEYARD, WINERY & CIDERY, CEDAR

7/13 -- Zeke Clemons, 3:30-5:30

7/14 -- Nick Veine, 3:30-5:30

7/16 -- Larry Perkins, 5:30-7:30

7/19 -- Delilah DeWylde, 5:30-7:30

7/20 -- Jedi Clampetts, 3:30-5:30

7/21 -- Swing Bone, 3:30-5:30

BLACK STAR FARMS, SUTTONS BAY

LAWN, 6-8:

7/13 -- Yankin Covers

7/20 -- Julianne Ankley

BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, LAKE LEELANAU

TASTING ROOM LAWN:

7/14 -- Larry Perkins, 4-6:30

7/17 -- Bryan Poirier, 5:30-8

7/21 -- Jim Hawley & Band, 4-6:30

BROOMSTACK KITCHEN & TAPHOUSE, MAPLE CITY PATIO, 5:30-8:30: 7/16 -- Jim Hawley

7/17 -- Pat Niemisto & Chris Skellenger

7/18 -- Luke Woltanski

CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY

7/13 -- Nick Veine, 2-4:30

7/14 -- Luke Woltanski, 2-4:30

7/18 -- Rhett & John, 5-7:30

7/21 -- Michelle Chenard, 2-4:30

7/14 -- Billy & The Kid, 4 7/17 -- May Erlewine, 7 7/19 -- Gregory Stovetop, 7

THE GREENHOUSE - WILLOW/ PRIMOS, CADILLAC 7/19 – Broken Tip Jar, 7-10

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, THOMPSONVILLE

KINLOCHEN PLAZA, 6-8:

7/13 -- Dominic Fortuna

7/17 -- Johnny P

7/20 -- Highway North

LEVEL4 LOUNGE, 8:30-10:30:

7/13 -- Christopher Winkelmann

7/14 -- Bill Frary

7/17 -- Sydni K

7/18 -- Johnny P

7/19 -- Highway North

7/20 -- Dominic Fortuna

7/21 -- Dave Barth

WILD TOMATO, PATIO, 6-8:

7/13 -- Nick Vasquez

7/14 -- Sydni K

7/19 -- Doc Probes

7/20 -- Tim Krause

FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH

7/17 -- Open Mic Night, 7-9

7/19 -- Jerome Forde, 6-9

FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR

4-7:

7/15 -- Legal Rehab

7/18 -- Jerome Forde

FURNACE STREET DISTILLERY, ELBERTA

PATIO, 6-8: 7/13 -- Truck Driver Bingo

7/14 -- Elizabeth Landry

7/18 -- SAXU4IA

7/19 -- Andy Littlefield

7/20 -- Jen Sygit

7/21 -- Aaron Dye

HOP LOT BREWING CO., SUTTONS BAY

BEER GARDEN, 5-8:

7/13 -- Chris Smith

7/15 -- Jameson Brothers

7/17 -- Luke Woltanski

7/19 -- Zak Bunce & Denny Richards

IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE

7/13 – Frank & Cora, 6:30-8:30

7/14 – J&O Junction, 5-7

7/18 – Brian T McCosky, 6-8

7/19 – Frank Pfaff, 6-8

7/20 – Andy Mcquillen, 6-8

7/21 – Darrel Boger, 5-7

LAKE ANN BREWING CO.

7/13 -- Daydrinker's Series w/ J&O Junction, 3-6; Snacks & Five, 7-10

7/16 -- New Third Coast, 6:30-9:30

7/17 -- John Paul, 6:30-9:30

7/18 -- Levi Britton, 6:30-9:30

7/19 -- Happy Hour w/ Alma Russ, 3-6; Derrell Syria Project, 7-10

7/20 – Daydrinker’s Series w/ Runaway Mule, 3-6; Derrell Syria Project, 7-10

NORTH COUNTRY KITCHEN & BAR, SUTTONS BAY PATIO:

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

RIVER CLUB, GLEN ARBOR

7/13 – Larry Perkins, 2-5; Blake Kimmel Duo, 6-9

7/16 – John Piatek, 5-8

7/17 – Loose Change, 5-8

7/18 – Andre Villoch, 5-8

7/19 – Rebekah Jon Duo, 5-8

7/20 – Luke Woltanski the Dangerous Music Man, 2-5; Kaylee Peterson, 6-9

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH

7/13 -- Jen Sygit, 1-4; Tony Graham, 5-8

7/14 -- Jesse Jefferson, 3-6

7/15 -- The Duges, 5 7/16 -- Aaron Dye, 5 7/17 -- Blair Miller, 5 7/19 -- Sam & Bill, 5 7/20 -- Billy & The Kid, 1-4; Reminisce, 5-8 7/21 -- Jabo Bihlman, 3-6

SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY

7/19 -- Friday Night Live w/ Luke Woltanski, 4-7

STORMCLOUD PARKVIEW TAPROOM, FRANKFORT 6-8: 7/17 -- Archipelago Project 7/18 -- Adrian & Meredith 7/21 -- Stay-at-Home Sons

SUTTONS BAY CIDERS

7/14 -- Steve & Barb, 5:30-8

7/18 – Thursday Trivia, 6:30-8 7/21 – Brady Corcoran, 5:30-8

THE CABBAGE SHED, ELBERTA 7/13 – Hugh Pool of Mulebone, 6-8

7/16 – Todd Aldrich, 6-9

7/17 – Vinyl Vednesday w/ DJ TJ, 5-8

7/18 – Open Mic Night, 7-9

7/19 – Adam Labeaux, 6-9

7/20 – DasStig, 6-9

THE HOMESTEAD RESORT, GLEN ARBOR WHISKERS, 6-9: 7/13 -- Laura Thurston 7/19 -- Elizabeth Landry

THREE TREES VINEYARD, SUTTONS BAY 7/15 – Dixon’s Violin, 5:45

Leelanau & Benzie

nitelife

Otsego, Crawford & Central

BIG BUCK BREWERY, GAYLORD

7/19 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6

C.R.A.V.E., GAYLORD

6: 7/13 -- Jason Deam

7/17 – ZIE

7/20 – Lou Thumser

BIER’S INWOOD BREWERY, CHARLEVOIX

7/18 – Open Mic Night w/ Host John Eaton; Sign-up at 6:15pm; Music at 7pm

BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM

7/13, 7/18 & 7/20 -- Adam & The Cabana Boys, 7-10

BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BOYNE FALLS

BEACH HOUSE:

7/20 -- Nelson Olstrom, noon-3

CAFE SANTÉ, BOYNE CITY

7-10:

7/13 – Pete Kehoe

7/19 – Blake Elliott

7/20 – Michelle Chenard

ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS

7-10:

7/13 -- Nathan Walton & The Remedy

7/20 -- Gregory Stovetop

FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE

7:30-10:30:

7/19 -- Laura Thurston

BIERE DE MAC BREW WORKS, MACKINAW CITY BACKYARD, 7-10: 7/13 -- Ty Parkin

7/19 -- Acoustic Beer League

7/20 -- DJ Franck & DJ Yakob

BOB'S PLACE, ALANSON

7/17 -- Mike Ridley, 6-9

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY PATIO:

7/13 -- Michelle Chenard, 2-6

7/19 -- Yankee Station, 4-7:30

7/20 -- Chase & Allie, 2-6

BURNT MARSHMALLOW BREWSTILLERY, PETOSKEY

7/13 – Peter Allen Jensen, 5:307:30; "Toppermost" Beatles Tribute Concert, 6-8:30

7/19 -- John Piatek, 5:30-7:30

7/20 -- Terry Coveyou, 5:30-7:30

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY

7/12-13 -- Huckleberry Groove, 9

7/19 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30

7/20 -- Straits Shooters, 9

CROOKED VINE VINEYARD & WINERY, ALANSON

7/20 – Randy Reszka, 1-4

DOUGLAS LAKE STEAKHOUSE, PELLSTON

7/21 -- Mike Ridley, 6-9

GYPSY DISTILLERY, PETOSKEY

PADDLE HARD YARD, GRAYLING

7/13 -- Blake Elliott & Aaron Dye, 7-10

7/19 -- Brett Mitchell & The Mitchfits, 7-9

7/20 -- StoneFolk, 7-9

Antrim & Charlevoix

7/20 -- Andy Grefe

JORDAN INN, EAST JORDAN

7-9:

7/13 -- Backroads Band

7/20 -- Pete Fetters

LAVENDER HILL FARM, BOYNE CITY

7/19 -- Ryan & Mike Cassidy – Local Ground, 6; Lavender Goes Pink! with Starfarm, 7:30

7/20 -- Hannah Von Bernthal – Local Ground, 6; Midtown, 7:30

PEARL’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN, ELK RAPIDS

7/19 – David Lawston, 6-9

PROVISIONS WINE LOUNGE, BOYNE CITY

7/16 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6-8

SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE BEER GARDEN, 7-9:30:

7/13 -- Mega Weedge

7/19 -- Lighting Matches

7/20 -- Grace Theisen

SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS

Emmet & Cheboygan

7/13 -- Ty Parkin, noon-2

7/19 -- DJ Parker Marshall, 9

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

NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY PATIO, 7:30-10:30:

7/13 – Lee Fayssoux

7/17 – Kyle Brown

7/18 – Adam Hoppe

7/19 -- Mike Ridley

7/20 – Holly Keller

NOMAD., BAY HARBOR

7/14 & 7/21 -- DJ Parker Marshall, 4:30-10:30

NORTHLAND BREWING CO., INDIAN RIVER BACKYARD:

7/13 – Dawson Rogers, 7-10

7/14 – Live Music, 5-8

7/18 – DDA Summer Concert Series feat. The Crosscut Kings, 6:30-8:30

7/19 – Chris Michels Band, 7-10

7/20 – Levitator, 7-10

7/21 – Groove Yard Vinyl Session w/ DJ Yakob, 5-8

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY VICTORIES: 7/19 -- Levitator, 9

POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS

RAY’S BBQ, BREWS & BLUES, GRAYLING 4-7:

7/14 – Derek Boik

7/21 – Blair Miller

7/13 -- Jazz Cabbage, 6:30-9:30

7/14 -- Pete Fetters, 4-7

7/17 -- Alex Teller, 5-8

7/18 -- Blair Miller, 4-7

7/19 -- TC Knuckleheads, 6:30-9:30

7/20 -- Botala, 6:30-9:30

7/21 -- DJ Clark After Dark, 6:309:30

STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN, BOYNE CITY

7/13 – DJ Lee Blossom, 6

THE EARL, CHARLEVOIX

7/14 – Zeke Clemons, 6:30-9:30 ROOFTOP, 7:30-10:30: 7/13 – David Lawston

7/18 -- DJ Parker Marshall

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

TORCH LAKE CAFÉ, CENTRAL LAKE

7/21 -- Larry McCray, 9

7/13 -- M-119 Band, 5-8

7/14 -- Jackie Pappas, 3-6 Wed -- Open Mic Night Hosted by Kirby Snively, 5-8; sign up at 4:30 7/18 -- Jeff & Rob Duo, 5-8 7/19 -- Ty Parkin & The Old Souls, 4-8

7/20 -- Serita's Black Rose, 4-8 7/21 -- Dr. Goodhart's Home Remedy, 3-6

RUSTY SAW, BRUTUS 7/20 -- Mike Ridley, 6-9

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN

7: 7/18 -- Musicians Playground ‘Open Mic’

7/19 -- Serita's Black Rose 7/20 -- Jason Eldridge

THE HIGHLANDS AT HARBOR SPRINGS SLOPESIDE LOUNGE:

7/13, 7/17 & 7/20 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6

THE QUEENS HEAD, CHEBOYGAN 7/17 – Dominic Fortuna, 5:30-7:30

THE STATION @ 310, INDIAN RIVER

7/18 -- Mike Ridley, 2-5

WALLOON LAKE WINERY, PETOSKEY

7/18 -- Bruce & The Originals, 6-8

lOGY

JULY 15- JULY 21

BY ROB BREZSNY

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Hybridization could be a fun theme for you in the coming weeks. You’re likely to align yourself with cosmic rhythms if you explore the joys and challenges of creating amalgamations, medleys, and mash-ups. Your spirit creatures will be the liger, which is a cross between a lion and a tiger, and a mule, a cross between a horse and a donkey. But please note that your spirit creatures will not be impossible hybrids like a giroose (a cross between a giraffe and a moose) or a coyadger (a cross between a coyote and a badger). It’s good to be experimental and audacious in your mixing and matching, but not lunatic delusional.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): According to an ancient Chinese proverb, “An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.” I will add a corollary: An ant may be able to accomplish feats an ox can’t. For instance, I have observed an ant carrying a potato chip back to its nest, and I doubt that an ox could tote a potato chip without mangling it. Anyway, Virgo, this is my way of telling you that if you must choose between your ispiration being an ant or an ox in the coming days, choose the ant. Be meticulous, persistent, and industrious rather than big, strong, and rugged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “If it sounds too good to be true, it always is,” said stage magician Ricky Jay. only partially agree with him. While I think it’s usually wise to use his formula as a fundamental principle, I suspect it won’t entirely apply to you in the coming weeks. At least one thing and possibly as many as three may sound too good to be true— but will in fact be true. So if you’re tempted to be hyperskeptical, tamp down that attitude a bit. Open yourself to the possibilities of amazing grace and minor miracles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What is the largest thing ever sold in human history? It was a 530-million-acre chunk of land in North America. In 1803, the French government sold it to the American government for $15 million. It stretched from what’s now Louisiana to Montana. Here's the twist to the story: The land peddled by France and acquired by the US actually belonged to the Indigenous people who had lived there for many generations. The two nations pretended they had the right to make the transaction. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to make a big, important purchase or sale—as long as you have the authentic rights to do so. Make sure there are no hidden agendas or strings attached. Be thorough in your vetting.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An antiques dealer named Laura Young bought a marble bust of a distinguished man at a thrift store in Austin, Texas. Later she discovered that it was over 2,000 years old and worth far more than the $35 she had paid for it. It depicted a Roman military leader named Drusus the Elder. I foresee similar themes unfolding in your life, Sagittarius. Possible variations: 1. You come into possession of something that’s more valuable than it initially appears. 2. You connect with an influence that’s weightier than it initially appears. 3. A lucky accident unfolds, bringing unexpected goodies. 4. A seemingly ordinary thing turns out to be an interesting thing in disguise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ): My childhood friend Jeanine used to say, “The best proof of friendship is when someone gives you half their candy bar. The best proof of fantastic friendship is when they give you even more than half.” And then she would hand me more than half of her Snickers bar, Milky Way, or Butterfinger. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to give away at least half your candy to those you care for in the coming days. It’s a phase of your astrological cycle when you will benefit from offering extra special affection and rewards to the allies who provide you with so much love and support.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you're a teacher, it's a favorable time to enjoy a stint as a student—and vice versa. If you're a healthcare worker trained in Western medicine, it's an excellent phase to explore alternative healing practices. If you're a scientist, I suggest you

read some holy and outrageous poetry, and if you're a sensitive, introverted mystic, get better informed about messy political issues. In other words, dear Aquarius, open a channel to parts of reality you normally ignore or neglect. Fill in the gaps in your education. Seek out surprise and awakening.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Jane Brunette, a writer I admire, uses the made-up work “plurk” to refer to her favorite activity: a blend of play and work. I have always aspired to make that my core approach, too. I play at my work and work at my play. As much as possible, I have fun while I’m doing the labor-intensive tasks that earn me a living and fulfill my creative urges. And I invoke a disciplined, diligent attitude as I pursue the tasks and projects that bring me pleasure and amusement. I highly recommend you expand and refine your own ability as a plurker in the coming weeks, Pisces. (Jane Brunette is here: flamingseed.com)

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Have you ever been given a Starbucks gift card but then neglected to use it? Many people fail to cash in such freebies. Believe it or not, there are also folks who buy lottery tickets that turn out to have the winning number—but they never actually claim their rewards. Don’t be like them in the coming weeks, Aries. Be aggressive about cashing in on the offers you receive, even subtle and shy offers. Don’t let invitations and opportunities go to waste. Be alert for good luck, and seize it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The coming weeks will be a favorable time to enhance your relationship with food. In every way you can imagine, be smart and discerning as you plan and eat your meals. Here are ideas to ponder: 1. Do you know exactly which foods are best for your unique body? 2. Are you sufficiently relaxed and emotionally present when you eat? 3. Could you upgrade your willpower to ensure you joyfully gravitate toward what’s healthiest? 4. Do you have any bad habits you could outgrow? 5. Is your approach to eating affected by problematic emotions that you could heal? 6. Are you willing to try improving things incrementally without insisting on being perfect?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1986, Cancerian singer-songwriter George Michael released his song “A Different Corner.” It was a big hit. Never before in British pop music had an artist done what Michael accomplished: wrote, sang, arranged, and produced the tune, and played all the instruments. I foresee the possibility of a similar proficiency in your near future, Cancerian—if you want it. Maybe you would prefer to collaborate with others in your big projects, but if you choose, you could perform minor miracles all by yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the Biblical allegory of Noah and the Ark, God warns Noah about an impending flood and commands him to build a giant lifeboat to save living things from extinction. Noah obeys. When the heavy rains come, he, his family, and many creatures board the boat to weather the storm. After 40 days and nights of inundation, they are all safe but stranded in a newly created sea. Hoping for a sign of where they might seek sanctuary, Noah sends out a dove to reconnoiter for dry land. But it returns with no clues. A week later, Noah dispatches a second dove. It returns with an olive leaf, showing that the earth is drying out and land is nearby. Dear Leo, your adventure isn’t as dire and dramatic as Noah’s, but I’m happy to tell you it’s time for you to do the equivalent of sending two doves out to explore.

“Jonesin” Crosswords

"Tidy

ACROSS

1. Fencing sword

6. Like used briquettes

10. Add-ons in the self-checkout lane?

14. Slangy summons

15. Fencing sword

16. Alike, in Avignon

17. Single file

19. Long ride?

20. Front-of-book list, for short 21. Fails to be

22. Ab-building exercise

23. Bombarded, Biblical-style

27. Poem with a dedicatee

28. Top of the mouth

29. Forearm bone

32. "I ___ reason why ..."

34. Portrayed

37. Action seen in "The Hunt for Red October"

41. "Abbott Elementary" principal

42. Crates

43. Pretentious, as some paintings

44. Org. that works with the JPL

45. Blu-ray player predecessor

47. Lyric from Hall & Oates

53. Picked

54. Astronaut's beverage

55. Classic Japanese drama form

57. Jabba the ___

58. Interlocks, like what each theme answer does?

61. Title figure in a Scott Turow book

62. Pound, for one

63. "You're All ___ to Get By"

64. Small spot on a globe

65. Like doilies

66. Ancient Scandinavians

DOWN

1. Tam wearer

2. Response to "Are too!"

3. Firewood wood

4. Notable period

5. Laced again

6. Insurance company named after a mountain

7. ___ bars (raps)

8. Dress line

9. "___-haw!"

10. Conviction

11. Antsy feeling

12. Full range

13. Pig feed

18. "... even ___ speak"

22. Hoity-toity type

24. Wander

25. Peaches and pears, e.g.

26. "Game of Thrones" actress Chaplin

29. Letters on Forever stamps

30. Sweetie, to Brits

31. Org. that has guards

32. Wakeup hour, for some

33. Ethyl or methyl follower

34. 1812 event

35. Do something

36. Field in a jigsaw puzzle, often

38. Cheapen

39. "The Horse Fair" painter Bonheur

40. Acidic

44. Quik maker

45. Big name in set diagrams

46. Coop up

47. Cold-shoulders

48. Monopoly buy

49. Storage spot

50. Awful, like some colds

51. Key near the double-quotes

52. Dramatis personae

53. Former "Top Chef Masters" host Kelly

56. Robert Louis Stevenson villain

58. Ending for spoon or scorn

59. TV chef Garten

60. "That's ___ brainer"

Up" --an apt puzzle. by Matt Jones

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