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The Trail Provides
A NoMi hiker takes on the Pacific Crest Trail
By Emily Burke
I didn’t have what I would call an “outdoorsy” childhood, even though I grew up on Old Mission Peninsula surrounded by freshwater and forest. The closest I ever came to a camping trip was a giggle-fueled night in a friend’s backyard tent.
But one summer in high school, I was assigned a book for summer reading that changed my bearing, setting me on a course that would form the basis of both my personal and professional identities.
An Idea Takes Root
A Walk in the Woods, authored by the acclaimed Bill Bryson, is a chronicle of Bryson’s own thru-hiking attempt on the Appalachian Trail (AT), a footpath that winds from Georgia to Maine. At the time I first read it, I had never heard of backpacking, let alone thru-hiking, but the idea of constant motion in hushed, verdant forests, of having nothing on my to-do list but walking for months on end, took up residence in my over-scheduled, anxietyriddled brain. The trail became a symbol of escape, and soon, most of my dreams about the future revolved around that 18-inchwide swath of dirt.
I applied early decision to a school in New Hampshire, a choice that, looking back, I now realize was almost entirely based on the simple fact that the trail ran through town. When I didn’t get in and went to school in central North Carolina instead, I took weekend trips to the mountains just to feel the slip of the clay under my trail runners, to see the dappled sunlight through a tunnel of rhododendrons. I took field ecology classes and planned for a career where I could be outside on trails. I was convinced that I would take to the AT after college, but like many post-grads, the pressure of starting a career got to me, and I delayed.
Until 2015. That January, I found myself back in Traverse City, living with my mom, sleeping through the dark, gray mornings to avoid facing what I perceived as failure. I had dropped out of my PhD program in wildlife behavioral ecology after just one semester, and I felt ashamed and embarrassed. When I started looking at master’s programs in a related field and found one in an Oregon town along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)— the west coast’s answer to the AT, running from Mexico to Canada—I knew that the time was now.
I would walk the 1,718 miles from the Mexican border to grad school.
Every Last Detail
When I look back on the first few months of that year, I mostly remember the chaos of the preparation. Resupply boxes addressed to far-flung dots on the map—filled with Clif bars, maps, and dehydrated mashed potatoes—took over the spare bedroom in my boyfriend Andrew’s apartment. (I had convinced him to come with me at this point.)
I agonized over gear choices. Should I spend the extra $200 for a sleeping bag that was 6 ounces lighter? I stayed awake at night, half-worried and half-excited, thinking about the unknowns. Would my body handle being at extreme altitude for weeks on end; would we find water in the desert; would we be able to navigate fording raging rivers of glacial melt in the Sierra Nevada?
And because I was unemployed at the time, I went on long training hikes almost daily, my pack filled to the brim with all my new gear, eyes squinting against the falling snow.
Walking the Walk
The first few days on trail were physically and emotionally intense. By lunch on the second day, I was huddled under a stunted oak tree, weeping with the enormity of the task I had set for myself—of the terror that I couldn’t do it, that I would fail at a large endeavor for the second time in a row—and the physical discomfort in the form of blisters, chafing, sunburn, and the unrelenting desert heat.
Yet after a long cry, I got up and started walking, mostly because there really is no other choice when you’re in the middle of the wilderness.
Over the course of the next three and a half months, as we slowly made our way up the spine of California, I experienced more lows, but they were always balanced with the kind of bliss that comes only (at least for me) from the combination of endorphins, constant fresh air, and being disconnected from the “real world.”
We were rained and hailed on for three days straight after we passed through the town of Tehachapi, but waking up to an incandescent, peaches-and-cream sunrise, the vastness of the Mojave spread out before us, on the fourth day made it worth it. We ran out of food on a 10-day stretch in the heart of the Sierra that, once the snow and altitude were factored in, turned into 12 days. But while looking for a place to sleep around dusk on the eleventh day, we happened upon a campfire tended by a friend we had met hundreds of miles earlier, gratefully accepting his extra Snickers bars and tuna packets.
Once, Andrew slid 500 vertical feet down a mountainside during a snowy traverse in the northern Sierra, but later that day we got to watch a bear forage for grubs in a downed pine log for what felt like an hour; it never knew we were there. The highs always followed the lows, the beauty born from the beast.
Doing It Solo
When we reached southern Oregon and I stopped to start my Master’s program there, Andrew continued, reaching the end of the trail at the Canadian border in late
August. In the years after, I completed my graduate degree and launched my career in conservation, and we moved back to Michigan, got married, and bought a house in Leelanau County. But the mountains were never far from my mind, and every year I dreamed of hiking from southern Oregon to Canada to finish the trail.
After a dashed attempt in 2020 when the trail closed because of the pandemic, in late July of 2022, I was finally standing at the trailhead outside of Ashland, Oregon, embarking on a solo 930-mile journey, backpacking alone for the first time. I was nervous to be in the wilderness by myself for weeks on end, but I found that I felt deeply comforted by the Douglas fir forests I had tramped through for two years during my master’s work studying barred owls.
It was, in fact, incredibly empowering to be a solo female who was completely independent: I relied on nothing but my wits, my experience, and my body to climb mountains, walk across lava fields, ford icycold rivers, and escape a too-close call with a wildfire. I felt powerful—something that our patriarchal society does not often allow women to feel—and I felt, for perhaps the first time since I was a young child, finally free of the expectations and obligations thrust on me by others and then, by extension, by myself.
“The trail provides” is an oft-quoted refrain in the long distance hiking community. During my first hike, it gave me a sense of success when my professional confidence was flagging, and on my second, it imbued me with a feeling of unwavering self-assuredness, of knowing with absolute certainty that I can do it on my own.
To be clear, the trail is not a silver bullet; not everyone’s story is as “lost to found” as Cheryl Strayed’s Wild may lead us to believe. But the simplicity of doing nothing but walking all day, every day through stunning beauty for months on end necessitates, by its very nature, a new perspective. And this new outlook can translate into a rearranging of your idea of your place in the world.
A place that feels a little less like you’re lost in the wilderness.
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• Ignore others’ fear-mongering. In many ways, American culture perpetuates the myth that the wilderness is a scary place—the idiom “out of the woods” is just one example—but in reality, as long as you’re prepared, in reasonable physical shape, and know how to properly assess risks, backpacking is probably safer than many other routine activities (like driving).
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• Deserts get really cold at night. Bring gloves!
• For longer trips, buy shoes one or two sizes larger than normal. Most peoples’ feet swell.
• Speaking of shoes, learn what the footprints of your hiking partners look like.
• The risk of sunburn is much more serious at high elevations, especially when hiking on reflective snow. Reapply often, even in weird places like the rims of your nostrils.
• Don’t get so focused on making miles. Take the time to swim in a trailside lake, nap in a meadow, and have a leisurely lunch at that epic viewpoint. That’s what you came for after all, right?
“The trail provides” is an oft-quoted refrain in the long distance hiking community. During my first hike, it gave me a sense of success when my professional confidence was flagging, and on my second, it imbued me with a feeling of unwavering self-assuredness, of knowing with absolute
To be clear, the trail is not a silver bullet; not everyone’s story is as “lost to found” as may lead us to believe. But the simplicity of doing nothing but walking all day, every day through stunning beauty for months on end necessitates, by its very nature, a new perspective. And this new outlook can translate into a rearranging of
A place that feels a little less like you’re
Make It Through the Thru-hike
There are many practical guides for backpacking long trails—I likely wouldn’t have had the confidence to embark on this journey without Yogi’s Pacific Crest Trail Handbook , for one—but here are a few of the more salient things I’ve learned first-hand:
• Ignore others’ fear-mongering. In many ways, American culture perpetuates the myth that the wilderness is a scary place—the idiom “out of the woods” is just one example—but in reality, as long as you’re prepared, in reasonable physical shape, and know how to properly assess risks, backpacking is probably safer than many other routine activities (like driving).
• Deserts get really cold at night. Bring gloves!
• For longer trips, buy shoes one or two sizes larger than normal. Most peoples’ feet swell.
• Speaking of shoes, learn what the footprints of your hiking partners look like.
• The risk of sunburn is much more serious at high elevations, especially when hiking on reflective snow. Reapply often, even in weird places like the rims of your nostrils.
• Don’t get so focused on making miles. Take the time to swim in a trailside lake, nap in a meadow, and have a leisurely lunch at that epic viewpoint. That’s what you came for after all, right?
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WAUGOSHANCE TRAIL RUN: 50K, MARATHON & HALF MARATHON: The 50K & marathon start at 7am in Cross Village. Participants are bused to the start from Mackinaw City School. The half marathon starts at 8am at Wildnerness State Park. Participants are bused from Mackinaw City High School. greatlakesendurance. com/michigan-races/waugoshance.html
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TRIWALLOON: FULL: 7:30am, Walloon Lake. Offering a sprint distance triathlon, duathlon, & aquabike. For more info & to get on the wait list, visit web site. triwalloon.com
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BEAR RIVER CRAWL 5K: Bayfront Park, Petoskey. 5K Run, 8am; 5K walkers with strollers & dogs, 8:10am. $25 before July 7; $30 July 8-14; $40 day of race. nmsportsmed. com/events/bear-river-crawl-5k-10k-run
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FRIENDS OF FISHTOWN 5K: 9am, Fishtown, 201 W. River St., Leland. $40; $45 virtual. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Leland/ Fishtown5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCY n8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw
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GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL
II: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg, July 12-16. CS 3*, World Championship Hunter Rider, USHJA National Hunter Derby, Premier Hunter/Jumper 6/Equitation. traversecityhorseshows.com/events
PLATTE RIVER CLEAN SWEEP: 9am-2pm, Veterans Park, Honor. Become a Benzie River Steward at this 15th annual volunteer river cleanup. The event begins at Veterans Park at 9am for check-in. Registration required. Email info@benziecd.org or call 231-882-4391. Participants should bring a boat, life jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen & water. Picnic lunch immediately following. benziecd.org/home/platteriver-clean-sweep-2023
“FORM AND FEATURE” OPENING RECEPTION: 10am-5pm, Tamarack Gallery, Omena. See the new exhibit “Form & Feature,” a show of landscape paintings by Amy Falstrom & new ceramics by Laurie Shaman. Both artists will be onsite to discuss their artwork & answer questions. Free. tamarackartgallery.com/exhibitions
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“HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD”: 10am, State Theatre, TC. $1. stateandbijou.org
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37TH ANNUAL PETOSKEY ART IN THE PARK: 10am-5pm, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Featuring more than 100 booths, with items ranging from pottery to jewelry, from paintings to photographs, & much more
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ELK RAPIDS ARTS & CRAFT SHOW: 10am, River St., Downtown Elk Rapids. More than 60 artisans & crafters displaying & selling their work. Pet-friendly, family-friendly. elkrapidschamber.org/arts-crafts-show
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GAYLORD ALPENFEST: Gaylord, July 1115. Live music, carnival, art tent, car show, Fun Run, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Doppellauf (Half Marathon + 5K), & much more. gaylordalpenfest.com
MIDSUMMER ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Gypsy Farms, Petoskey. Fine art & craft show with live music & an outdoor cocktail garden.
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NORTHERN MICHIGAN CREATIVE CRAFTERS CRAFT SHOW: 10am-3pm, GT County Civic Center, Howe Arena, TC.
Presented by Armstrong Acre Creative Design LLC. Featuring a wide range of mediums, including paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, textiles, woodworking, & more. For more info, email: armstrongacrecd@gmail.com. Free.
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SHAY DAYS: Shay Park, Harbor Springs. Today includes live model steam trains, crafts & games, electric trains, Log Hewing Demonstration, & “In Shay’s Day” Walking Tours. Donation. harborspringshistory.org/ events/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=85
TADL YOGA FOR FAMILIES: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Join friends from Just Bee Yoga + Well-Being for a short yoga class. Bring your own mat, if you prefer. Otherwise, blankets will be provided. Free. tadl.org/events
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: Charlevoix, July 15-22. Today includes Aquapalooza with live music by Lazo & Exodus, “Cornetian” Corn Toss, & volleyball. venetianfestival.com
UP NORTH BUSKER FESTIVAL: East Jordan. Today includes Lake Side Elite, Chet Mitchell Variety Entertainer, Jewls Magic Show, Crazy Richard & Friends, Manny Mayhem, Celestial Dance Hoops into Fire Finale, & much more. mcusercontent.com/ b822566bc95bd3d4cc1633223/files/d2ab6ae7-78d9-29e3-1f86-8a9d37e040d1/ Busker_Festival_Schedule_2023_PDF.pdf
WATER CARNIVAL: Noon-4pm, True North Vineyard Church, Williamsburg. Featuring a giant slip n’ slide, water bounce house, foam machine, pie eating contest, food, corn hole tournament, & a visit from the ice cream truck. Bring your bathing suit & towel. Free. eventbrite.com/e/water-carnival-tickets673189336427?aff=oddtdtcreator
BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Author Dr. Barrett Rollins will sign his book “In Sickness.” horizonbooks.com/event/sicknessbarrett-rollins-book-signing-0
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THE NEED FOR TREES: 1pm, Platte Plains Trail-Bass Lake Trailhead, Sleeping Bear Dunes Trail Head, Honor. Join Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway for a stroll to find out the Anishinaabe connection to trees. Free. nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details. htm?id=4E8463D5-D9AD-6C71-8D23C5BE7AF4545B
SUMMER BLUES FEST: 3pm, Shady Lane Cellars, Suttons Bay. Food trucks, music & wine. The blues lineup will feature Keith Scott Blues from 3-6pm & Crosscut Kings from 6:30-9:30pm. $15/person. shadylanecellars.com/event-home/events ----------------------
BENZIE BEE GUILD: APITHERAPY: 6pm, Grow Benzie Bee Yard, Benzonia. Join the Benzie Bee Guild to learn about healing ways from bees. Hosted by longtime beekeeper Sharon Jones of Sleeping Bear Farm. Free. growbenzie.org/events-calendar/event-one85gaw-ptjse-w6nmc-m7ngj-ex55w-87pbhj4fn5-5em43-9slt4-c3jhp-e34ma-2s74r
“GET BACK WITH SWITCHBACK”: 7pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall, Elk Rapids. Performed by Brian FitzGerald & Martin McCormack. Door opens at 6pm. $20 advance; $25 door.
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THE TIME BEFORE EUROPEANS & AMERICANS ON TURTLE ISLAND: 7pm, DH Day Campground Amphitheater, Glen Arbor. This talk will be presented by Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway. Free with a valid park entrance pass. nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DF7AB964DCB7-3A74-ED58AA874EFBC75C
Round up the family for the Tour de TART, a family-friendly bicycle ride that benefits TART Trails. Head to Darrow Park in TC on Fri., July 21 any time between 4pm and 6:30pm, where you will begin riding to hit the TART and Leelanau trails. Enjoy two food stops along the 17-mile ride, a bayside meal in North Park in Suttons Bay where the ride will end, along with local wine and microbrews, and then a bus ride back to TC. You can also choose a 25-mile route to celebrate 25 years of TART Trails! Cost is $40; $20 for ages 12 & under. Register. Find ‘Tour de TART’ on Facebook.
BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7:30pm, The Mills Community House, Theatre, Benzonia. $20 per person. benziechorus.org
“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. The story of an unkind prince who has been magically transformed into an unsightly creature as punishment for his selfish ways. bva. booktix.net/view/46/b51bb4f82afeeb94
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MUSIC IN MACKINAW: STEEL & WOOD - BLUEGRASS: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Bring lawn chairs. Free.
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MUSIC OF THE NIGHT - A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. In this musical revue created for the Center, hear favorites from Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Boulevard, & more. Tickets range from $57 - $112. greatlakescfa.org/ events/detail/music-of-the-night
Sunday
36TH ANNUAL RIDE AROUND TORCH: 8am, Elk Rapids Cherryland Middle School. Presented by the Cherry Capital Cycling Club. A 26, 40, 63, or 100 mile bicycle tour primarily along the scenic shores of Torch Lake. This is a recreational social tour. Ride fees range from $40-$75. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org/content.aspx?club_ id=87045&module_id=461732&page_id=22
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: Charlevoix, July 15-22. Today includes Beach Bash Basketball, Disc Golf Doubles, & “Worship on the Water” with Stephen Stanley. venetianfestival.com
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL II: (See Sat., July 15)
MIDSUMMER ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., July 15)
$145,100 CSI3* GRAND PRIX: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Enjoy Olympic-caliber show jumping at the $145,100
Grand Prix. Equestrian performances, food & drink options, & a variety of family-friendly activities. This week’s event is dedicated to supporting Hospice of Michigan Foundation. Gates open at noon. GA tickets, $15. eventbrite.com/e/145100-fei-3-grand-prix-tickets599190403627?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
DANIEL ADAM MALTZ, FORTEPIANO: 3pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Daniel Adam Maltz is a fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria. Daniel is devoted to performing on these historical instruments utilizing the vast range of tones & colors familiar to the composers. $30; $25 Veterans; free for students. theoperahouse.org/tickets
THE SACRED EARTH TRIBE PRESENTS
THE DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: 3:30pm, Llama Meadows Eco Farm, Benzonia. These dances blend chants with live music & simple movements into a living experience of unity, peace & joy. Love offering of $7-$10. facebook.com/thesacredearthtribe
SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring the Rivertown Jazz Band.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THE SLEEPING GYPSIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Bring a chair.
BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES: 7:30pm, The Mills Community House, Theatre, Benzonia. $20 per person. benziechorus.org
WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHES-
TRA: ERINA YASHIMA, CONDUCTOR: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Under Yashima’s baton, the ensemble will perform Florence
Price’s Symphony No. 1 in E Minor and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “The Rock,” Op. 7. $26 adult; $19 child through college. interlochen. org/events/world-youth-symphony-orchestra-erina-yashima-conductor-2023-07-16
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VESPER: REAL-LIFE SOUNDTRACK: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Enjoy familiar melodies & heartwarming stories. GA, $14.50. bva. booktix.net/view/33/42d741f33590bcd5
Monday
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: July 15-22. Today includes the Kling Youth Tennis Clinic, Cottage Croquet Tourney, & Charlevoix Pool Party. venetianfestival.com
TADL STORYTIME WITH MISS ROSIE: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays & fun. This program is geared toward preschool aged children & their families & caregivers. Free. tadl.org/events
TADL STEM MONDAY: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Learn about STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) concepts with hands-on STEM experiments to create a layered experience for all learners. This program is primarily designed for ages 6-12, though younger learners may attend with a caregiver. Free. tadl.org/events
TADL TEEN ESCAPE ROOM: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Find the clues, solve the puzzles, & break the code before time runs out. Ten seats will be available for the first session which will run from 5:30-6:30pm. If these seats fill, there will be a waitlist available for a second session from 6:30-7:30pm. Must register in advance at the link. Free. tadl.org/event/teen-escape-room-13
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - JAMMIN’ MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Featuring two-time Grammy winning powerhouse blues/rock guitarist the Paul Nelson Band.
BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES: 7:30pm, The Mills Community House, Theatre, Benzonia. $20 per person. benziechorus.org tuesday
ELK RAPIDS GARDEN CLUB GARDEN WALK: 10am-4pm, Elk Rapids. Tour six magnificent gardens around Torch & Elk Lakes. $15 in advance; $20 day of walk. elkrapidsgardenclub.com
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PEEPERS PROGRAM: “CREEK QUEST”: 10-11am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. An adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old, of all experience levels with the natural world. This nature program includes stories, crafts, music, & discovery activities. Register. $5/child. natureiscalling.org/preschool-peepers-program
TADL SUMMER CLUBHOUSE & SNACKS AROUND THE WORLD DAY: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks & more. The Tuesday Clubhouse features a different cultural snack food each week. This week: the food of the Middle East, featuring food from Habibi Middle Eastern Coney Island. Free. tadl.org/events
TEA PARTY & SIGNING W/ AUTHOR CARRIE PEARSON: 10-11am, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Carrie is the author of “Real Princesses Change the World.” RSVP required. Free. mcleanandeakin.com ----------------------
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: July 15-22. Today includes the Junior Sailing Regatta, bingo, Charlevoix Township Fire Dept. Open House, 3-on-3 Soccer Tournament, & Venetian Rhythms with the Charlevoix City Band. venetianfestival.com
OUTDOOR STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. Geared towards children pre-K to grade 2 & their caregivers. Free. sbbdl.org
“PROTECTING OUR NATIONAL PARK SITES AND ALL OUR RELATIONS”: 1pm, Leland Township Public Library, Leland. Presented by Kira Davis, Great Lakes Senior Program manager in the National Parks Conservation Association’s Michigan Field Office in Suttons Bay. Kira leads NPCA’s work to protect & enhance the parks of the Great Lakes region, including Sleeping Bear Dunes, Isle Royale & Pictured Rocks. Free.
TADL TEENS - A VAGUE GUIDE TO CREATIVE WRITING: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Learn a bit about creative writing. Luca will pass along a few writing skills & then give you a prompt so you can practice your new knowledge. You will then group up to critique your writing. Feel free to bring writing you are currently working on to have that critiqued too. Free. tadl.org/events
BAY VIEW’S BIG READ: 2:30pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Featuring the author of “Guardians of the Trees,” Kinari Webb. A panel discussion will be held at 2:30pm under the tent (free). The keynote takes place at 8pm in Hall Auditorium. This memoir is about a woman spearheading a global initiative to heal the world’s rainforest & the communities who depend on them. Tickets required. $15 for members who pre-register; $20 for non-members & everyone who purchases tickets at the door. bva. booktix.net/view/43/7e38564c5cdfbf5d
ECSTATIC DANCE: WATER THEME : 7pm, behind building at 10781 E. Cherry Bend, TC. Free-form dancing for all bodies. Intentionally sequenced music allows for full expression, opening, & release. Held every 1st & 3rd Tuesday. This time dance with & for water. Donation: $1-$20. nomiecstatic.dance
QUEER TALES BOOK CLUB: 7pm, Traverse Area District Library, Nelson Room, TC. Chat about books that are by &/or about LGBTQ+ people. This month’s book is “A Psalm for the Wild Built” by Becky Chambers, & a bonus book of “Grandad’s Camper” by Harry Woodgate. You can get them through TADL or MeLCat. Free. tadl.org/node/7277
CONRAD TAO & CALEB TEICHER: COUNTERPOINT: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Enjoy a tap prodigy & a piano virtuoso. $82, $72, $57, $42, $37. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/counterpoint
MUSIC IN MACKINAW: STRAITS AREA CONCERT BAND: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.
TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK: 9:30pm, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Free.
Wednesday
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL III: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg, July 19-23. CSI
2*, USHJA National Hunter Derby, Premier Hunters/Jumper 6/Equitation. GA, $15. traversecityhorseshows.com/ events
NCMC HARRIS GARDEN TOUR: 10am, NCMC, Petoskey. Led by NCMC President Dr. David Roland & his wife Heidi Finley. Learn about the College’s Harris Gardens & a few of the 26 sculptures by internationally renowned artists. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5201062
IPL’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM WITH PATCHWORK PEARS PERFORMERS: 10:30am, Interlochen Public Library. Featuring wacky comedy, stories, juggling, music & mime. 231-276-6767. Free.
SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM: QUEENS & KINGS OF WILD THINGS: 10:30am, Old City Park, Boyne City. Listen to the story “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, where the main character Max lets his imagination run free. Explore the park in search of natural treasures to make your crowns & let your imagination run free.
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TADL STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN: 11am, GT Area Children’s Garden, behind Traverse Area District Library, TC. Best for ages 2-6 with an adult. Bring a blanket. Free. tadl.org/events
CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS
IN THE PARK: STORY & JAMES: Noon, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free.
BASKETRY WITH DOROTHY WALTER: 1-4pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. 231-331-6583. $5.
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: July 15-22. Today includes the 3 Club Golf Tournament, Sailing Regatta, Tiki Tent with Galactic Sherpas, Venetian Rhythms with Pinter Whitnick, Miss Charlevoix Coronation with Little River Band, & much more. venetianfestival.com ----------------------
TADL TEEN SCAVENGER HUNT: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, Teen Services, TC. Solve thought-provoking questions, follow their clues, & push your limits as you quietly race against other teams of 2-3. Free. tadl.org/events ----------------------
AFTERNOON CHILL: 4-6pm, Comfort Keepers, Harbor Springs. Enjoy drinks, appetizers & conversation.
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TADL NATURE MAKERS: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Enjoy science fun with science education organizations & groups from the region each Weds. This program is best suited for ages 6-12. Free. tadl.org/events
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EVENING ON RIVER STREET: 6-9pm, Downtown Elk Rapids. Enjoy food from local restaurants, kid’s activities & live music by Drew Hale.
BENZIE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT: 7pm, Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia. Free. benziemuseum.org
ELLSWORTH CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE: 7pm, Ellsworth Community Square, next to Banks Township Hall. Featuring Bruce Walker & the Originals. Bring a chair or blanket.
TOTALITY! SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 W/ KEVIN DEHNE: 8pm, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. This presentation is about the total solar eclipse that will cross over the heart of the United States on April 8, 2024. midarkskypark.org/ about/waterfront-event-center july
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CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: July 15-22. Today includes the Charlevoix Farmers Market, Kids Day/ Arnold Carnival, Tiki Tent with Lou Thumser, Venetian Rhythms with Sweet Tea Trio & Easton Corbin, & more. venetianfestival.com
JULY MEET UP ABOARD THE DISCOVERY: 8am. Join Startup Grind Traverse City for a morning of coffee, connection & inspiration aboard The Discovery. Discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship & explore innovative solutions. Free; register. startupgrind. com/events/details/startup-grind-traversecity-us-presents-july-meet-up-aboard-thediscovery/?mc_cid=2444603494&mc_ eid=d64314065b
NMCAA’S LAUNDRY PROJECT: 8:3011:30am, TC Laundry, Garfield Plaza, TC. Free laundry service for those in need.
FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC WEXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 9am-6pm, Cadillac Wexford Public Library, Cadillac. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com/upcoming-programs
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: 10am, Helena
Township Community Center, Alden. Story Time for ages 0-5. Kids’ Crafts: Make a Twirligig (for ages 6-12). 231-331-4318. Free.
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL III: (See Weds., July 19)
TADL SUMMER CLUBHOUSE - SPECIAL GUEST: DRUMMUNITY: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Play games, grab a craft kit to go, find a new book, enjoy snacks & more. At 11am Drummunity joins to create a circle of fun drumming sounds. Free. tadl.org/events
THE FRIENDLY GARDEN CLUB’S 40TH ANNUAL GARDEN WALK: 10am-5pm, Historic TC. This year marks the 100th anniversary as a garden club. The theme is “Celebrating History and Gardens.” $15. thefriendlygardenclub.org
SUMMER READING EVENT WITH LEELANAU 4-H: 10:30am, North Park Pavilion, Suttons Bay. This week’s theme is All Together Now with ANIMALS! Leelanau County 4-H will bring along live animals. For all kids, preschool through 8th grade. Free. sbbdl.org
LUNCHEON LECTURE: “MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION”: 11:30am, NCMC, Library Conference Center, Petoskey. Edward Woods III, executive director, & Steven Terry Lett, former chairman of the commission will explain the redistricting process, how it changed Michigan’s political landscape & why the commission continues to receive accolades as a national model for redistricting. Register. $15. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5270023
TADL TEENS - ALL TOGETHER NOW: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Grab a snack & read a book, color, play a game, talk or just hang out. Free. tadl.org/events
ANNUAL LIGHTKEEPER RALLY & CRIB
CRUISE: Leland. Hosted by the North Manitou Light Keepers (NMLK). Held for people to connect & rally around ongoing efforts to restore & appreciate the North Manitou Shoal Light (the offshore lighthouse known as the “Crib”). 4pm: Lightkeeper Rally at Main Street Gallery. Gather with fellow lightkeepers & learn about restoration & developments for the Crib. Light food & drinks served. 6:30pm: Crib Cruise in Fishtown. $50. Evening cruise to the Crib, cruise around Crib, & NMLK members discuss the Crib’s history & future. northmanitoulightkeepers.org/cribcruise
ART & MOUNTAIN CLIMBING WITH PAUL SINCLAIR: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Hear TC resident Paul Sinclair talk about his adventures climbing mountains & how those experiences influenced his art & life. Register. Check out the display of Sinclair’s artwork hanging in the McGuire Community Room during the month of July. Free. tadl. org/event/paulsinclair
ST. CLAIR LAKE - SIX MILE LAKE NATURAL AREA COMMUNITY PADDLE: 6pm, St. Clair Lake DNR Boat Access Site, 9400 Six Mile Lake Rd. Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice for an evening paddle with Paddle Antrim, Little Traverse Conservancy, & Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy through the St. Clair Lake Six Mile Lake Natural Area. Free; waiver required. paddleantrim.com/event/st-clairlake-six-mile-lake-natural-area-communitypaddle-3
HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: TRAD: 6:30-8:30pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring Dr. Goodhart, Hannah Graham, Alex Teller, Ben Kolk, & face painting.
“FROM VIENNA WITH LOVE”: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Celebrating elegant music favorites from Vienna: waltzes, polkas & quadrilles by Strauss, Lehar, Delibes, & more. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, led by Maestro Libor Ondras, will be joined by local vocalists Amy Joy Cross (soprano) & Jamie Beth Platte (mezzo-soprano) in opera arias & duets. Tickets include an optional pre-concert talk at 6pm by Libor Ondras, as well as a post-concert reception. The concert is free for veterans, active service members, & students 18 & under by calling 231-487-0010. $35-$65. glcorchestra.org
ART RAPIDS CONCERT IN THE PARK:
SETH BERNARD & MARK LAVENGOOD: 7pm, Elk Rapids Day Park, Deborah Wentworth Memorial Pavilion. Enjoy modern folk & bluegrass. Bring a chair. Free. artrapids. net/free-concerts-in-the-park-2023
CONCERTS ON THE LAWN FEAT. GOLDEN VOICES - FRANK SINATRA TRIBUTE: 7pm, GT Pavilions, Grand Lawn, TC. Free. gtpavilions.org/news-events/2023-concertson-the-lawn
LAKE CITY MUSIC IN THE PARK: BLUE WATER RAMBLERS: 7-9pm, 115 E. John St., Lake City.
MICHAEL BRENNAN: “RIVER SACRED –UNCOVERING THE CRYSTAL”: 7pm, Glen Lake Library, Program Room, Empire. Glen Arbor resident Michael Brennan will share readings & photographs from his limited-edition chapbook, a personal exploration of the Crystal River. glenlakelibrary.net
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THE SOUND GARDEN PROJECT: BLUE QUARTET: 7pm, Interlochen Public Library. Free. interlochenpublicradio.org/the-soundgarden-project
UPBEAT CADILLAC MUSIC SERIES: PAUL NELSON: 7-9:15pm, 100 S. Lake St., Cadillac.
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KINGFISH: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/schedule
FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. These Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have sold more than 100 million records, inspired the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys,” & charted seven more number-one hits, including “Walk Like A Man,” “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” & “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” $53-$106. interlochen.org/events/frankie-valli-four-seasons-2023-07-20 ----------------------
FUNNY BUSINESS COMEDY W/ BILLY RAY BAUER FEAT. TIM FINKEL: 9pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Victories, Petoskey. $5. odawacasino.com
July 21
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT 6 PM, FEATURING
Funky Uncle
7/17, 7/31, 8/14 a unique approach to Funk Fusion, paying tribute to legends like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, and modern day greats like Butcher Brown and Lettuce. Tons of special guests, too. Ouch, say Uncle!
Big Fun
7/24, 8/7, 8/21 a heady and original mix of jazz, funk, klezmer, world music, and a hint of bluegrass—played by local greats on the piano, mandolin, dobro and steel, bass and drums—plus drop-in guests all the time, all adds up to some seriously Big Fun!
Coming Soonish
The Plate Scrapers + Slim Pickins /// 6 pm, $10
Jordan Hamilton + Abigail Barbara /// 6 pm, $10
Distant Stars + Lipstick Jodi /// 8 pm, $10
Michael Hudson-Casanova /// 7 pm, $10
Kerrville Folk Festival Songwriters on Tour /// 7 pm, $25
Robinson & Rohe /// 7 pm, $20
Field Report /// 7 pm, $10
Over 45 artists are coming to Northport to paint plein air throughout the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula on July 21 and 22. The opening reception will be filled with fresh, hot off the easel paintings of various media and styles. Come support the arts and find your next one of a kind piece of art.
Memorial Plein Air Paint Out
Wet Paint Sale
July 22, 6-9pm
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FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC WEXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK
SALE: 9am-5pm, Cadillac Wexford Public Library, Cadillac. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress. com/upcoming-programs
COFFEE @ TEN, TC: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie West Gallery, TC. Artist talk & demo with Royce Deans & Angela Saxon. These artists will dive into their “New Works” exhibit. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/coffee-10-royce-deansand-angela-saxon ----------------------
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL III: (See Weds., July 19)
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THE SCARROW FRIDAY FORUMS: 10am, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. “The Art and Science of Scoring Films.” The Education & Performing Arts programs have teamed up to bring Grammynominated composer & keyboardist Scott Healy. Free.
RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP: 10:30am1:30pm, Ottawa Stadium, Harbor Springs. Learn the techniques & benefits of constructing a working rain garden. Enjoy presentations & hands-on planting. Brings your gloves, trowel, & dress for the weather. Register. Free. watershedcouncil.org/raingardenottawastadium.html
TADL STORIES ON THE FRONT LAWN: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Family story time in the fresh air. This program will last about 30 minutes & is geared toward families with young children. Free. tadl.org/events
CARHARTT, INC. PRESIDENT TO SPEAK AT ECONOMIC CLUB OF TC MEETING:
11:30am, TC Golf & Country Club. Carhartt, Inc. President and COO Linda Hubbard is the first non-family member to head up the manufacturer of premium workwear, outdoor apparel & footwear founded in Detroit in 1889. Under Hubbard’s leadership Carhartt launched a women’s apparel line, & expanded into direct-to-consumer channels, including Carhartt.com & the company’s retail stores. Register in advance. tceconclub.com
CELESTIAL HOOPS WORKSHOP: Noon, Richardi Park, Pavilion, Bellaire. Celestial Hoops will present a free kids hula hoop workshop. bellairelibrary.org
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: July 15-22. Today includes the Bridge Street Block Party, Kid’s Zone, Car Show, “Peaches ‘n Cream” Corn Toss, Venetian Art Auction, Venetian Rhythms with the Pine River Jazz Big Band, Redline Airshow & Flag Jump, “Night Sky” World Class Fireworks, & more. venetianfestival.com
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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: THE PINTS: Noon, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Free.
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TADL LUNCHTIME TAI CHI: Noon, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Enjoy this systematic & gentle form of exercise & stretching. Free. tadl.org/events
MEET & GREET WITH AUTHOR KATHERINE REAY: 1-3pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Katherine is the author of “A Shadow in Moscow.” mcleanandeakin.com
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OTP YOUNG COMPANY PRESENTS “DISNEY’S NEWSIES JR.”: 1pm & 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy & leader of a band of young newspaper sellers in 1899 Manhattan. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies expense, Jack rallies young workers from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. Prices include fees - Adults: $21; Youth under 18: $12. oldtownplayhouse. com/young-company/performances/disneysnewsies-jr.html
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TOUR DE TART: Family friendly bicycle ride for all ages. Begin any time between 4pm &
6:30pm from Darrow Park. Enjoy two food stops along the 17-mile ride, a bayside meal at North Park in Suttons Bay, local wine & microbrews & then a bus ride back to TC. Return bus service begins at 6pm & the last bus departs at 9pm. There will also be a 25th Anniversary Tour de TART Route. See web site for details. $20 12 & under; $40 adults. events.bytepro.net/2023TourdeTART
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AFTER-HOURS GALLERY VISIT: 5-8pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. glenarborart.org
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MINI MAKERFEST: 5-7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Enjoy engaging activities with members of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, the Grand Traverse Conservation District, & other area STEAM organizations. Free. natureiscalling.org/events
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KARAOKE NIGHT: 5:30-7pm, Arts for All of Northern Michigan, 1485 Barlow St., TC. Enjoy singing & dancing. Light snacks will be available. Ages 9 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Free. artsforallnmi.org/events
MANTON MUSIC SERIES: SAM CRONKHITE: 6-8pm, Railroad Park, Manton.
FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6:308:30pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Featuring Michelle Chenard. Bring a blanket or chair. Free.
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DOWNTOWN GAYLORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring The Accidentals. Bring a chair. Free.
EAST JORDAN MUSIC IN THE PARK: 7-9pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan. Enjoy country by Union Guns.
NWS: RELATIONSHIP EXPERT NEDRA GLOVER TAWWAB: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Nedra is the author of “Drama Free,” a book on understanding & moving past family struggles. She’ll talk with guest host Madison Meter about how to identify dysfunctional family patterns & choose the best path to breaking the cycle & moving forward. $20 GA; $5 student. cityoperahouse. org/node/517
SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT: BLAKE ELLIOTT & THE CURRENT LOVE: 7-9pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Amphitheater, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. $15 advance; $20 at door; 12 & under are free. crystalmountain.com/event/summer-soundsjuly/2
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KINGFISH: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/schedule ----------------------
EPIC EAGLES: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Rock with the sounds of Canada’s definitive Eagles Tribute band, the Epic Eagles. The Eagles are known for many iconic songs, including “Hotel California,” “One of the Nights,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” & “Desperado.” $30; $25 Veterans; $15 students. OR buy tickets to this event AND the Dean Young Country Music event on Sat., July 22 for a discounted price: $50 adults; $40 Veterans; $20 students. theoperahouse.org/tickets theoperahouse.org/tickets
RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER
WSG JACK SCHNEIDER: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Carrying 15 Grammy Awards & much more, Skaggs is an icon of the country & bluegrass genres. He has 12 number-one hits on Bill- board’s Country Chart, including “Crying My Heart Out Over You” & “Highway 40 Blues.” Kentucky Thunder is an eight-time IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year winner. $48 - $63. interlochen.org/events/ricky-skaggskentucky-thunder-2023-07-21
BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. This band who fused their horn section with rock, jazz & blues has been touring for over 50 years. Their second album self-named “Blood, Sweat & Tears” received the Grammy Award for “Album of the Year” in 1970, beating out the Beatles’ “Abby Road.” They went on to receive 10 Grammy nominations & won 3. Tickets start at $25. bva.booktix.com/view/40/673cf7dfe3eee661 ----------------------
MUSIC IN MACKINAW: PETER BERGIN: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.
WARRANT: 8pm, Odawa Casino, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. This glam metal band had five albums reach international sales of over 10 million from 1989-96. They are known for hits “Heaven,” “Cherry Pie,” & many more. $30. odawacasino.com/entertainment ---------------------- saturday
MOVIES IN THE PARK AT DARK: 9:30pm, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Featuring “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Free.
PAUL MCMULLEN MEMORIAL 5K: 8:30am, 398 Chestnut St., Cadillac. The course will feature live music. $20. runsignup.com/ Race/MI/Cadillac/PaulMcMullenMemorial5k RunWalk?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8o tSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: July 15-22. Today includes the Drenth Memorial Foot Race, Ryan Shay Mile, Street Parade, Venetian Rhythms “Rockin’ the Townhouse” with Union Guns, Venetian Lighted Boat Parade, Spectacular Harbor Fireworks, & much more. venetianfestival.com
JEFF DRENTH MEMORIAL 5K & 10K: Charlevoix. Includes 1 mile, 5K & 10K races that benefit Charlevoix High School crosscountry teams as well as a scholarship honoring legendary coach Pete Spieles. The 5K & 10K races start at 9am at the corner of Park Ave. & Grant St., two blocks west of downtown. The Family Mile starts at 10am on Bridge St. at the stoplight. venetianraces.com ----------------------
15TH ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT: 10am-5pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Only four-player teams. $60 per team. Bring your own food & beverage along with picnic blankets or lawn chairs. Casual bocce: If you join just to toss a couple of bocce, there will be plenty of room after the first few games are over. Register. fareharbor.com/ embeds/book/thevillagetc/items/311843/ calendar/2023/07/?flow=no&full-items=yes
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23RD ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, The Village at Bay Harbor, along the waterfront on Marina Lawns. Featuring artists from across the country. There will be live music by Kanin Elizabeth on Sat., July 22 from 1-4pm, & live music by Make Believe Spurs on Sun., July 23 from 1-4pm.
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL III: (See Weds., July 19)
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KALKASKA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: 10am-5pm, Railroad Square Park, Kalkaska. OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in art for all ages. Free. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/open-studio-july-22
BOOK SIGNING WITH MICHIGAN AUTHOR KATHRYN RANKIN COVINGTON: 10:30am-1pm, Tinker Studio, TC. Meet the author & pick up your signed copy of “The Ripple of Stones.” tinkerstudiotc.com
COASTAL CARAVAN ART FAIR: 11am7pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Juried art fair with free admission & free hot dogs. There will also be a kids’ craft tent & other family activities, from trying out the ceramics studio to exploring new wellness programs. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org/coastal-caravanart-fair
COFFEE W/ THE AUTHORS: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Join author Jerry Dennis & artist/illustrator Glenn Wolff, both of TC, in a conversation about working collaboratively. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the discussion. Dennis & Wolff have worked together for more than 30 years. They’ve published nine books about the natural world stories, myths, natural histories, fly fishing, & wooden canoes. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all
FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC WEXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 11am-1pm, Cadillac Wexford Public Library, Cadillac. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com/upcoming-programs
MINDFUL ME FOR KIDS: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join Emily Kotz from 4-H/MSU Extension for a kids program on mindfulness. This program aims to promote mindful practices in youth that lead to improvements in managing goals, developing a sense of self, time management, stress management, emotional regulation, & mindful eating practices. Free. tadl.org/events ----------------------
OTP YOUNG COMPANY PRESENTS “DISNEY’S NEWSIES JR.”: (See Fri., July 21, except today’s times are 2pm & 7pm.)
BOOK SIGNING: 3-5pm, Horizon Books, TC. Author Abra Berens will sign her book “Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit.” horizonbooks.com/event/pulp-abraberens-book-signing
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GENE RANTZ PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: 6-8pm, Northport Arts Association, Northport. Up to 50 artists paint for two days & then sell their original paintings on Sat. at the Wet Paint Sale; reception starts at 6pm. Gallery Exhibit continues July 23 - Aug. 6. $20. northportartsassociation.org
THE NEIL DIAMOND LEGACY: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Not an imitation but a musical celebration of the artistry with vocalists & an all-star live band playing all the big hits such as “Cherry, Cherry,” “I’m A Believer,” “America,” “Hello Again,” “Sweet Caroline,” & many more. $32; student, $28. cityoperahouse.org/node/469 ----------------------
DEAN YOUNG COUNTRY MUSIC: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Dean Young is the lead singer for the Epic Eagles. Enjoy an evening with Dean (backed by his Epic Eagles bandmates) as he showcases his original country music, as featured on the album “Makin’ a Life.” Tickets are $30 adults; $25 Veterans; $15 students. OR buy tickets to this event AND the Epic Eagles concert on Fri., July 21 for a discounted price: $50 adults; $40 Veterans; $20 students. theoperahouse.org/tickets
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Experience the music of three beloved ballets. The ensemble will perform Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite, Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, & selections from Act III of Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth. $52-$69. interlochen.org/events/ detroit-symphony-orchestra-2023-07-22
ARTURO SANDOVAL: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval is the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, 10-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy award recipient, & six-time Billboard award winner. $107, $92, $77, $62, $47. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/arturo-sandoval ----------------------
MUSIC IN MACKINAW: JUST FOLKIN’ WITCHA: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.
SGT. JUSTIN HANSEN MEMORIAL PATRIOT RUN: 8:30am, Rodes Field, Kingsley. Featuring a 5K Fun Run & Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run. $25, $10. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Kingsley/SgtJustinHansenMemorialPatriotR un?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOn KQ3vCO8buOw ----------------------
5K WINE RUN: 9am, French Valley Vineyard, Cedar. Besides walking or running this 5K, also enjoy the amazing scenery & landscape & a pour of wine. Find ‘French Valley Wine Run 5k’ on Facebook. $35; $50 after July 12; $25 ages 1-20. ----------------------
INDIAN RIVER KAYAK BIKE BIATHLON: 9am, Burt Lake’s DeVoe Beach. 2.24 miles of kayaking on the Inland Waterway & 11.68 miles of bicycling on the North Central State Trail. $80. runsignup.com/Race/MI/IndianRiver/IndianRiverBiathlon
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CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW: 10am-2pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Free. facebook.com/events/426958149536044
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FORGING FOR PEACE PROJECT: 11am3pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge. These northern Michigan artists & craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a worldwide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Free. glenarborart. org/events-page/events-all
$77,300 CSI2* GRAND PRIX: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Enjoy Olympic-caliber show jumping at the $77,300 Grand Prix. Featuring equestrian performances, food & drink options, & family-friendly activities. This week’s event is dedicated to supporting Interlochen Center for the Arts. Gates open at noon. $15 GA. eventbrite.com/e/77300-fei-2-grand-prixtickets-599192509927?aff=odcleoeventsin collection ----------------------
HEADSTONE CLEANING: 2pm, Crystal Lake East Cemetery, Frankfort. The Benzie Area Historical Society is offering this program with historian Jane Purkis to train volunteers in the correct methods of cleaning cem- etery gravestones. Bring a cleaning kit: bucket, gallon or two of water, stiff natural brush, stiff sponge, old toothbrush, trowel, trash bag, & plastic or wood scraper. 231-882-5539.
SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Enjoy the Sunshine String Band. Bring a blanket. Free.
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FIVE FOR FIGHTING: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Wsg Interlochen Arts Academy singer-songwriters. Bringing his unique falsetto voice, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Five for Fighting is known for his brand of piano-based soft rock. Enjoy favorites like “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” & “100 Years.” $46-$62. interlochen.org/events/five-forfighting-2023-07-23
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WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: JADER BIGNAMINI, CONDUCTOR
WITH DSO SIDE-BY-SIDE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. See classical artists of tomorrow with some of the nation’s finest musicians as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. $26 adult; $19 child through college. interlochen. org/events/world-youth-symphony-orchestra-jader-bignamini-conductor-dso-sideside-2023-07-23
Ongoing
FREE CHILDREN’S DENTAL FAIR: Copper Ridge parking lot, TC. United Way of Northwest Michigan has partnered with Delta Dental to borrow a large dental bus & park it out front of their new building in Copper Ridge, TC to host a four-week long “pop-up clinic” to help alleviate some of the backlog of young children waiting to be seen by a dentist. Hours are Mondays, 9am-3pm & TuesdaysFridays, 8am-3pm from July 11 - Aug. 4. Services are provided on a walk-in basis only. unitedwaynwmi.org
HARBOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY BAND: Mondays, Harbor Springs waterfront, next to Pier Restaurant, 8pm. Free outdoor symphony band concerts.
JORDAN VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND: Thursdays, 7:30pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan.
BICYCLE MUFFIN RIDE: Fridays, 9am1pm, Darrow Park, TC. Join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club for their weekly Muffin Ride from TC to Suttons Bay & back. The ride is 33 miles round-trip & includes a stop at a bakery or coffeehouse in Suttons Bay. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org ----------------------
BLOOMS & BIRDS: WILDFLOWER WALK: Tuesdays, 10am through Sept., Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents to find & identify the unique wildflowers at Grass River Natural Area. Along the way look & listen for the birds who call Grass River home. grassriver.org
GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Tours are at 10am on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Labor Day. They are about two miles long & take a little more than two hours. They begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza at the corner of 6th & Union St. near downtown. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times. walktchistory.com
DOUGHERTY MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Held Weds.-Sun., 10am-4pm, June 10 –Aug. 26. Docent led tours of the 1842 Rev.
Dougherty Mission House, TC built by the Odawa & Chippewa with Chief Agosa. Explore the House, summer kitchen, carriage shed, icehouse, demonstration gardens & trail through the 15 acres. Visiting exhibit features the Inns of Old Mission. Discover where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com
Art
ALAN MACIAG EXHIBIT AT MARI VINEYARDS, TC: Plein Air painter Alan Maciag exhibits gorgeous Michigan landscapes. Runs through Sept. twistedfishgallery.com/ event/alan-maciag-exhibit-at-mari-vineyards-with-twisted-fish
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BOATS AND HARBORS EXHIBITION: Main Street Gallery, Leland, July 10-16. This exhibition is held as part of the Art of Summer series celebrating the artists of Main Street Gallery. Mixed media artist Michelle Sider’s work will be included alongside fellow artists Rick Koehler, Neil Walling, Tobin Sprout, Malcolm Chatfield & more. mainstreetgalleryleland.com/visit
JORDAN RIVER ARTS PRESENTS FARMER, FARMHERS & FARMS: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. This exhibition celebrates local farms with works in a variety of media. Runs through Aug. 5. Regular gallery hours: 1-4pm, Thurs.-Mon. jordanriverarts.com/farmers-farmers-and-farms
“GREAT BODIES”: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Group exhibit - 32 artists - celebrating the life giving, fresh bodies of water throughout Michigan. Runs July 7 - Aug. 5. higherartgallery.com
SUMMER SALON: Runs June 30 - Sept. 2 at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 4th annual salon-style exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Gallery is open Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm, & Sat., 11am-3pm or by appointment. charlevoixcircle.org/exhibits-2023
OLIVER ART CENTER PRESENTS SUMMER MEMBER SHOW: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Featuring a wide variety of work in all mediums. The show runs through July 28. Oliver Art Center is open Mon. - Sat., 10am4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
CHARLES CULVER PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION: On display throughout downtown Bellaire, mid-June through Oct. Each piece of art will display a QR code to access an audio presentation providing history & background of the particular piece. bellairelibrary.org/programs/charles-culver-public-art-display-2023
“SUMMER’S PALETTE,” THE MAGIC THURSDAY ARTISTS’ 10TH ANNUAL SHOW & SALE: City Opera House, TC. The show runs through July & Aug. from 10am3pm weekdays & is open during evening events. Featuring original paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache & acrylic by artists Sue Bowerman, Lori Feldpauch, Linda Goodpaster, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Joyce Petrakovitz, Marilyn Rebant & Laura Swire. cityoperahouse.org
PARTS OF THE PROCESS - SHANNY
BROOKE ART EXHIBIT: Twisted Fish Gallery, Cottage Gallery, Elk Rapids. Taking us on her emotional journey, painter Shanny Brooke explores the creative steps that emerge when processing the loss of a loved one. This selection of paintings is an intimate glimpse into Shanny’s journey of healing & insight. The exhibit runs through mid-July with viewings: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Free. twistedfishgallery.com/event/parts-of-the-process-openingreception-with-artist-shanny-brooke
“YOUTH INNOVATION IN RURAL AMERI-
CA”: Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. Community-based youth design projects by local students. Runs through Oct. 7. miravenhill.org
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:
- MICHIGAN SUMMERS: WORKS BY JULIA DUFAULT MCGRATH: Held in Atrium Gallery. Julia includes colorful & texture-filled watercolor & mixed-media paintings that capture the beauty of Michigan Summers. Runs June 17 - July 22. Hours are Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/michigansummers-work-julia-dufault-mcgrath
- ANIMAL - VEGETABLE - MINERAL: PAINTINGS BY NANCY ADAMS NASH: Held in Bonfield Gallery. Enjoy new paintings from Nash, as well as select works from the past. Runs through Sept. 2. CTAC hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/animal-vegetable-mineral-paintingsnancy-adams-nash-opens-may-25
- TRISHA WITTY: PILGRIMAGES IN PAINT, A RETROSPECTIVE 1988 TO PRESENT: Runs through Sept. 2 in Gilbert Gallery. Retrospective exhibition highlighting Trish Witty’s paintings from the past 35 years. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ trisha-witty-pilgrimages-paint-retrospective1988-present-opens-may-25
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:
- GREAT LAKES PASTEL SOCIETY: 2023 MEMBERS JURIED EXHIBITION: Runs July 8 – Aug. 25 in the Cornwell Gallery. Featuring 65 works by 58 artists working throughout the Great Lakes region. Works were reviewed & selected by guest juror & judge of awards, Kathleen Newman. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/great-lakes-pastel-society2023-members-juried-exhibition-opens-july-8
REFLECTIONS BETWEEN CONVERSATIONS: Held in Carnegie East Gallery. This exhibit is showcasing 2D & 3D artwork by Rufus Snoddy & Glenn Wolff, who are friends & teaching colleagues in the Art Department at NMC, & have often collaborated on public art. Runs July 8 - Aug. 5. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/reflections-between-conversations
- ROYCE DEANS & ANGELA SAXON: NEW MONOTYPES: Held in Carnegie West Gallery. Showcasing new work by artists & collaborators, Royce Deans & Angela Saxon. The prints celebrate the collaborative energy of the two local artists. Runs July 8 - Aug. 5. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/royce-deans-andangela-saxon-new-monotypes
DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:
- A NEW PERSPECTIVE: LANDSCAPES FROM THE DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER: Runs through Sept. 3. Hours are Tues.Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org
- JERRY’S MAP: This exhibition is comprised of over 4,000 individual eight by ten inch panels. Its execution, in acrylic, marker, colored pencil, ink, collage, & inkjet print on heavy paper, is dictated by the interplay between an elaborate set of rules & randomly generated instructions. Runs through Sept. 3. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org
- LUSTER: REALISM & HYPERREALISM IN CONTEMPORARY AUTOMOBILE & MOTORCYCLE PAINTING: Runs through Sept.
3. This is a traveling exhibition comprised of over 55 paintings by 15 leading photorealists & hyperrealists who specialize in automobiles & motorcycles as their primary subject of choice. Featuring dazzling paintings that encompass a broad range of vintage vehicles, recent classics, off-road vehicles, exotics & more. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org
GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER: glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-the-birdsare-watching
- “THE BIRDS ARE WATCHING”: Runs through Aug. 25 in the Lobby Gallery. Mixed media constructions by Jessica Kovan.
- 2023 MEMBERS CREATE: An exhibition of work by 49 GAAC members. Runs through Aug. 10 in the Main Gallery. glenarborart.org/ events/exhibit-2023-members-create ----------------------
THREE PINES STUDIO, CROSS VILLAGE:
- PHOEBE MOLL & JOANN CONDINO
SHOW – ART OF THE TABLE: July 15-25. Enjoy work by Phoebe Moll, ceramist, & Joann Condino, fiber artist. Phoebe’s farmhouse inspired functional ware filled with earth tones is complemented by Joann’s Italian rooted woodblocked linens. An Artists Opening will be held on July 15 from 2-5pm. threepinesstudio.com/ events/phoebe-moll-joann-condino-show-artof-the-table
- ROBERT SCUDDER SHOW - FARM TO TABLE: July 15-25. Oil paintings by Robert Scudder. An Artist Opening will be held on July 15 from 2-5pm. threepinesstudio.com/ events/robert-scudder-show-farm-to-table
Farmers Market
BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, ASI Community Center & Park, Bellaire.
BOYNE CITY OUTDOOR FARMERS MAR-
KET: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-noon through Oct. 14. Veterans Park, Boyne City. Shop local produce, artwork & artisan foods at over 50 vendors. There will also be live music & kids activities. The July 15 market will feature live music by Eliza Thorp. The July 22 market will feature live music by Lee Dyer. boynecityfarmersmarket.org
CADILLAC FARMERS MARKET: Tues. & Fri., 9am-3pm. 117 W. Cass St., Cadillac. Featuring 60 vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, live music & more. cadillacfarmersmarket.org
DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS
MARKET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm through Sept. 29. Howard St., between Mitchell & Michigan streets, Petoskey.
ELK RAPIDS FARMER’S MARKET: Next to Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, on US 31 by the swan. Every Fri. through Oct. 6, 8am-noon. Local growers & producers from all around northwestern Michigan. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market
FRANKFORT FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June 10 – Sept. 9. Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 Main St., Frankfort.
HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 14. Corner of State & Main streets, Harbor Springs.
OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Sat., 9am-2pm through Oct. 7 at Friendship Senior Center parking lot, Petoskey. Special events throughout the season include donation based cookouts, Christmas in July, food trucks on site, & more. Follow the Facebook page for the schedule: @oldtownemmetfarmmarket.
SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Sat., 7:30am-noon; & Weds., 8am-noon. Parking lot “B” at southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway, TC. dda. downtowntc.com/farmers-market ----------------------
THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, TC, Mondays from 1-5pm. Farm fresh eggs, fruits & veggies, meats, honey, maple syrup, & more. facebook.com/events/643530983769466/64 3530997102798/?active_tab=about
