On a Roll at The Dojo

from Northern Express - June 12, 2023

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Brent Shafer’s journey from dishwasher to sushi chef to restaurant owner

By Karl Klockars

“My mom always told me to stop playing with my food,” Brent Shafer jokes while explaining how he got behind the counter at The Dojo, his new space at the Long Lake Culinary Campus where he slices sashimi, shapes sushi, and rolls maki by hand.

Shafer opened the doors early last December, and the space immediately became a dining destination for sushi lovers willing to go beyond downtown TC.

Shafer’s sushi journey began not in the kitchen but at the dishwashing station. While in between freelance graphic design gigs, Shafer took a job—intended to be a temporary one—at Panda North in Traverse City.

“Someone mentioned that there was a dishwasher job there. I thought, ‘Perfect— two weeks, I’ll get a paycheck, and move on,’ hopefully continuing with the freelancing. But six years later, I was there still doing sushi.”

Shafer’s jump from dishwasher to his future life as a sushi chef took just a few weeks with brief stints as a delivery driver, server, and phone order taker. When he first stepped behind the bar, it was a distinct difference from those roles. “They just threw me up there. I was terrified—I had no idea what sushi was,” he says.

And yet, something about the art and practice of sushi making: steaming rice, prepping vegetables, slicing raw seafood, and assembling it all into a simple, delicate, delicious bite clearly clicked with him on a fundamental level.

“I enjoy being creative and working with my hands,” he says when asked about what the main appeal was. “I enjoy really tedious projects, which is weird. I’ve trained a lot of people to do sushi at prior jobs, and you can sometimes see it in their eyes—once they realize that ‘this is a lot more work than I [thought],’ more than just twisting it up. I thrive on it.”

Searching for Connection

Shafer spent time in the kitchens of Firefly, White on Rice, and Red Ginger— basically, if you’ve ever bought sushi anywhere besides Meijer in Traverse City over the last decade-plus, you’ve probably dipped a Shafer creation in soy sauce or dabbed it in wasabi. So what drove him to open his own space out amongst acres of farmland in a former elementary school? Human interaction, basically.

When you’re working face-to-face with your customers at a sushi bar, it’s a relationship that’s unlike almost any other kitchen job in the restaurant industry. Rarely do chefs get to prepare, serve, and also interact with their customers, but at The Dojo, Shafer doesn’t have to watch the clock nearly so much while he tends to his diners.

“It’s really intimate. I enjoyed that aspect as far back as at Panda, where you have your regulars and you get to talk to them. You get to find out things and see what’s going on in their day. It’s a nice outlet. I enjoyed it at Red Ginger,” famously one of downtown TC’s busiest restaurants. “The problem with that was, I could talk to you for like three minutes and then I’m 15 minutes behind on [orders],” Shafer says.

That need for connection was a big part of what inspired him to open The Dojo.

“I was so scared,” Shafer says of the prospect of setting out on his own. “I had that dream to open my own spot way back. I didn’t know if this was going to work because I was planning on just doing this myself, where I would take your order and then make the food and then send it out. [But] after that first day”— where Shafer had a line at the door before ever opening once—“my dad was like, ‘You can’t do this one yourself.’”

That people-person vibe that drives Shafer is something of a family trait; when you visit, you’re likely to see his dad, Randy, helping to take orders and chatting with the customers as well. “He comes and hangs out and he loves talking to people, which is great. It’s kind of the joke—people come here for him more than the sushi,” Shafer says.

Building the Menu

Of course, people do come for the sushi. The Dojo’s menu is in the Goldilocks zone of not too big, not too small, just right (and very fairly priced) for the eight-seat space: A few simple sides, including miso soup and seaweed salad, and then an assortment of maki rolls, sashimi, and nigiri.

You’ll find your classics, beloved for their simplicity, including tuna rolls, cucumber rolls, and avocado rolls— “Normally I have an avocado hosomaki every morning … I don’t know what it is but it really just calms me,” Shafer shares— alongside some interesting maki choices including ones filled with carrot, mango, or asparagus. The uramaki menu and the chef’s specials step things up a bit, with familiar options like the Dragon Roll or the Philadelphia Roll, plus fun selections like the King Kombu roll, the Seven Spice Tuna Roll, and the Seared Salmon, all of which see the benefit of a quick blast from a blowtorch. No shame if your tastes skew to the less adventurous side of the menu, though.

“I like to have a California roll every day—you probably wouldn’t expect that,” Shafer says.

Planning the Next Thing

One interesting aspect of working at the Long Lake Culinary Institute, which is also home to classroom space and specialty food companies like Food For Thought and Cherry Capital Foods, are the banker-esque hours that The Dojo is restricted to. (This is almost certainly the only sushi restaurant in America with no weekend hours.)

On the weekdays, Shafer closes up shop at 7pm, just when most people are just getting seated at their dinner reservation and ordering a drink. Is that a limitation of the space? “Sadly it is, yeah,” Shafer says. “It does affect us, but not highly—I mean, we can’t fit 50 people in here. It’s only eight seats.”

(Our tip: If you want your west-side sushi dinner fix, plan ahead.)

Despite those limitations, the Dojo is still exceeding expectations in terms of both entrepreneurial satisfaction and immediate customer appreciation. And even though the Dojo is still quite new—Shafer was able to immediately quote exactly how many business days it’d been since they opened (109 at the time of our conversation)— Shafer is already looking toward what’s next.

“Day two, I was already planning the new project,” he says. “I want to be downtown. [I can] kind of dip my toe in the water here, which is a nice thing.”

That “nice thing” is serving up some of the best sushi in Traverse City right now— so make a plan to sneak out of work a bit early and head over for lunch or dinner.

Find The Dojo at 7738 N Long Lake Road in Traverse City. (231) 590-4366, chu-toro.net

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JUNE 30 & Julius Caesar - Interlochen Shakespeare Festival

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World Youth Symphony Orchestra & AUG. 6

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“Collage” - A Multidisciplinary Showcase

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TOTAL ARCHERY CHALLENGE: 6:15am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Nearly 2,500 participants from all over the country will be competing on six, specially designed archery courses throughout the resort. June 9-11. crystalmountain.com/ event/total-archery-challenge

M22 CHALLENGE: FULL: Starts in the south-bound lane of M-109, Empire. Includes a 2.5 mile run, including a 100 yard climb up the sand dune; 17 mile bike ride, & 2.5 mile paddle. m22challenge.com

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DISCOVER FISHING AT THE PIER: Discovery Pier, TC. This program was developed by Discovery Center & Pier in partnership with Inland Seas Education Association, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, & the Northwest Michigan Fishing Club. The program will focus on teaching youth aged 9-14 about Great Lakes food webs & basic fishing techniques. Pre-registration is required. Two sessions will be offered: 9-11:30am (arrive at 8:30am) & 1:30-4pm (arrive at 1pm). Free. discoverygreatlakes.org/discoverfishing

EAA 234 PANCAKE BREAKFAST & FLY-

IN: 8:45am, William Bolton Airport, Empire.

EAA Chapter 234 hosts free introductory flights & $10 Fly-In Pancake Breakfast. Ages 8-17 can take to the sky & become a Young Eagle. Pre-registration required: eaa234. org/youth.

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LOOP THE LAKE: 9am, TART’s Boardman Lake Loop Trail, Hull Park, TC. The 4-mile course will follow the completed Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, & the boardwalk. Proceeds benefit TART Trails. Register. $45; $25 for 18 & under; TCTC members save $5. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ TraverseCity/LoopTheLake?rsus=500-40061e59e60-7160-4b83-886a-50daac523b83

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NORTHPORT WOMEN’S CLUB’S PERENNIAL PLANT SALE: 9am-noon, Northport Marina Park Pavilion. $5 each.

MAPLEHURST NATURAL AREA HIKE: 9:30am, Maplehurst Natural Area, Kewadin. Join Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter of the North Country Trail for a 4-5 mile jaunt around Maplehurst Natural Area. Plan to hike clockwise through hardwoods, along streams, & over rolling terrain, visiting Torch Lake & Lake Maplehurst along the way. Bring good hiking shoes, rain gear if weather threatens, water & a snack (if desired). Free. facebook.com/events/644182 787077839/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

3RD ANNUAL MACKINAW CITY MOTORCYCLE RALLY: Mackinaw City, June 9-11. Today includes the Poker Run, Bike Show, live music by Charlie, Jim Ewell Band, & Onager, & mechanical bull. mackinawcity.com/2nd-annual-mackinaw-city-motorcycle-rally

CREATE A CHARACTER WRITING

WORKSHOP: 10am-noon, Interlochen Public Library. Learn how to invent a character & write a creative story about it with local author/illustrator Brianne Farley. 231-2766767. Free.

FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART: 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Cornwell Gallery, TC. Stop by for a fun, free art activity for all ages. crookedtree.org/class/ctac-traversecity/free-drop-family-art-june

GUIDED BIRDWATCHING HIKE: 1011:30am, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Featuring Executive Director & birding guide Angie Quinn. Free with Art Park admission. michlegacyartpark. org/tours-workshops/birdwatching-series

LYNN DUSE MEMORIAL KIDS’ BIKE FEST: 10am-2pm, Little Traverse Historical Museum, Petoskey. Kids will have a chance to decorate their bikes prior to the parade at a free Decoration Station. There will be bike safety inspections, car seat safety checks, an antique bicycle display, Native American games & activities, & free admission to the museum. Loaner bikes & helmets will be available. Helmets required. Bike Parade runs from 11-11:30am. Free. petoskeymuseum.org/bike-fest.html

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN WALK WITH US TO CURE LUPUS: 10am, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. give.lupusresearch.org/ event/2023-northern-michigan-walk-with-usto-cure-lupus/e475174

TORCH LAKE WHITEFISH FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, Depot Park, Alden, June 10-11. This art/craft show will feature multiple mediums & unusual nature themed artists. There will also be whitefish vendors.

WORLD WIDE KNIT & CROCHET IN PUB-

LIC DAY: 10am-1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Knit at the library! Meet on the front lawn, weather permitting. Bring your own chairs. Free. tadl.org/event/world-wideknit-and-crochet-public-day-0

HOOP’S PET FOOD PANTRY COMMUNITY DOG WALK: 10:30am-2pm, Medalie Park, Pavilion, TC. Hoop’s supports local families in need of pet food & has helped over 5,000 animals since 2020. Doggy goody bag provided at the start. $20/dog suggested donation. hoopspfp.org

PUBLIC LECTURE: THRIVING IN THE FACE OF MORTALITY: 10:30am, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. This lecture will be given by Daniel B. Hinshaw, M.D., professor emeritus of surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School & consultant in palliative medicine at the University of Michigan Geriatrics Center. Coffee, donuts & lunch included. Free.

LELAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: Noon6pm, The Leland Lodge. Enjoy wine from 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Aurora Cellars, Blustone Vineyards, Chateau Fontaine, Good Harbor Vineyards, Bel Lago & many others, & beer from Stormcloud Brewing Co. Food from Pleva’s, Art’s Tavern, Leelanau Bounty Boards, The Riverside Inn, & many more establishments will be offered. Laura Rain and the Ceasars & Funktion will provide live music. The ‘Come & Go’ re-entry wristbands will allow you to explore all of Leland & return to the festival whenever you’d like. GA tickets are $30 in advance & $40 at the event. They include a commemorative glass & two wine-tasting tokens. VIP tickets are $70. mynorthtickets.com/events/lelandwine-food-festival-6-10-2023

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BOOK LAUNCH: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Ann Tisdale will release her book, “Mighty Miss Maya Say Hello,” the follow up to “Mighty Miss Maya See It, then Be It.” Ann & little Maya will sign copies of the book. horizonbooks.com/event/mighty-missmaya-book-launch

CTAC SCHOOL OF BALLET PRESENTS

“MOTHRA”: 1pm & 7pm, Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. Join the CTAC School of Ballet for their original, full length production of the 1961 Japanese Fantasy,

Who wouldn’t want to sing along with The Ultimate ABBA Tribute? Performing 20 of ABBA’s greatest hits from 1973-1983, Abbacadabra recreates the excitement of their record-breaking 1979 world concert tour. Get ready for hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Super Trouper” and more at Little River Casino Resort, Manistee on Sat., June 17 from 8-10:30pm. Tickets: $25, $35, $40. lrcr.com/event-calendar/concerts/abbacadabra

“Mothra.” $20 adult, $5 student, $50 Friends of the School Ballet (reserved). crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-school-ballet/ctacschool-ballet-presents-mothra-friday-evening

PROTECTING OUR LAKES & SHORELANDS: SHORELAND ECOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT: 1pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. District Forester Ellie Johnson will discuss the importance of trees to the shoreland ecosystem & how to sustainably maintain this human/surface water interface. Virtual join-in option available. Registration required. Free. natureiscalling.org/events ----------------------

RHYTHM & ROOTS: CELEBRATING LGBTQ+ & TWO SPIRIT VOICES: 2-8pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Blissfest Music Organization, Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey, Good Hart Artist Residency, Petoskey District Library, Waganakising Naagwagan Group, Petoskey High School Diversity Club, & NCMC Gender & Sexuality Alliance are collaborating to provide an afternoon & evening of events that will include an art activity & art installation, panel discussion, & free concert. goodhartartistresidency. org/rhythm-and-roots ----------------------

BAYSIDE TRAVELLERS CONTRA DANCE: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC. Beginner Workshop, 7pm; dances, 7:30-10:30pm. All led by caller Dave Goodwin. Live music by Harbor Hoedown. No partner or dance experience is necessary. Soft-soled, slippery, or rubbery soled shoes are recommended. Donations only; $10/person recommended. dancetc.com

GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA’S SUMMER-OPENING CONCERT: 7pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. “From Bohemia’s Woods & Groves.” Featuring violin soloist Dylana Jenson. The concert is free for veterans, active service members & students 18 & under by calling 231-487-0010. Tickets include an optional pre-concert talk at 6pm by Libor Ondras, music director & conductor, as well as a post-concert reception. $35, $45, $65. glcorchestra.org/concerts -------------------- --

THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG LIVE!: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. See objects float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye, & so much more in this interactive magic experience. Tickets range from $27 - $52. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ bill-blagg-live

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. FOND DU LAC DOCK SPIDERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/schedule june

“THE DRAWER BOY”: 7:30pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. Presented by the Glen Arbor Players, this is a multiple award winning story by Michael Healey. Free.

Sunday

TOTAL ARCHERY CHALLENGE: (See Sat., June 10)

3RD ANNUAL MACKINAW CITY MOTORCYCLE

RALLY: Mackinaw City, June 9-11. Today includes live music by Bradley Curpus & fireworks at dusk. mackinawcity.com/2ndannual-mackinaw-city-motorcycle-rally

CELEBRATE TINA TURNER: “MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME”: 10am, The State Theatre, TC. $5. stateandbijou.org

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TORCH LAKE WHITEFISH FESTIVAL: (See Sat., June 10)

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WELLNESS DAY AT THE GARDEN: 10am, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. Free sessions include Herbal Tea Basics, Terrariums for Kids, Experience The

Labyrinth, Meditative Forest Walk, Qigong, Keynote Lecture (on Quality of Life for Adults with Autism) & more. Must register. Also, stroll through the Stable Garden & Secret Garden to explore the world of Bonsai & Ikebana floral arrangements, receive a free houseplant, & much more. Free. Register. eventbrite. com/e/wellness-day-at-the-garden-registration-631706921407?aff=erelexpmlt -------------------- --

BLESSING OF BIKES (AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION TOOLS!): 11am, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Celebrate a safe & healthy commuting season. The Blessing, provided by Associate Pastor Jordan Starkenburg, will immediately follow the 10am morning worship services & will occur outside after 11am. Participants are encouraged to walk, ride, scooter, skate, or carpool. A fellowship ride or garden stroll will follow the blessing. Free. tcpresby.org

SECOND SUNDAY ART PROJECT: MAPMAKING W/ ARTIST JERRY GRETZINGER: 11am, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Explore lines, shapes, colors, land rivers, habitats & a plethora of art materials to create a large-scale collaborative, imaginative map that will be installed in the Discovery Gallery throughout the summer. Registration required. Free. simpletix.com/e/second-sunday-art-project-map-making-with-tickets-133220?utm_ source=cision&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=dmc-summer-23

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. There will also be Dances on July 16 & Aug. 27. Love offering of $7-$10. facebook.com/thesacredearthtribe

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. FOND DU LAC

DOCK SPIDERS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/schedule monday

BARN WORKSHOP: 9am, Miller barn, 4 miles north of Glen Arbor on M-22. June 12-16. Topics include wood siding repair, barn floor joists, beams & floorboards, animal stall repair, door & window repair, loft repair, & much more. Park staff will demonstrate how to make the repairs with the materials & tools provided. Participants should wear boots & gloves & bring a sack lunch. Sign up for any number of days. To register call 231-326-4771 or email kimberly_mann@nps.gov. Free.

KID’S CRAFT LAB: STAMP-O-RAMA: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Explore stamps & washable ink to create your own unique work of art. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

HEALTH & WELLNESS: SUMMER SIZZLES COOKING CLASS: 3:30-5pm, Interlochen Public Library. Featuring grilling techniques & fresh summer produce. Registration required. 231-276-6767.

G.T. HUMANISTS MEETING: COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join the Grand Traverse Humanists for a presentation by Nic Welty, co-founder & treasurer of MI Farm Cooperative & co-owner of 9 Bean Rows in Suttons Bay. He’ll discuss the new model of food production including economics, regulatory barriers, food safety, resilience & how to access it locally. Free. gthumanists.org

REFIT® TC: 7pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. A group dance fitness experience that rocks your body, heart, & soul with powerful moves & positive music, to inspire you from the inside out. Classes are held Mondays at 7pm & Thursdays at 9:30am. $1 suggested donation. facebook. com/profile.php?id=100090460000055

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Featuring “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” bayviewassociation.org/events/monday-night-movie

Tuesday

BARN WORKSHOP: (See Mon., June 12)

CHILDREN’S GARDEN

STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Help plant a children’s garden during Story Time with the help of the Friends of the Library. Wear your gardening duds. Free. sbbdl.org

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

PARKINSON’S NETWORK NORTH: 1pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. A special Indoor Potluck Picnic, plus an update on the PNN Summer forum & research. Usual split session & question & answer time. Hettie, 947-7389. Free. pnntc.org

COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION WITH THE WATERSHED CENTER: 4-6pm, The Dam Shop, Elk Rapids. Supporters & friends of The Watershed Center come together to talk with staff & meet other people with similar interests.

NWS: GERALDINE BROOKS: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. This Pulitzer Prize-winner & author of “People of The Book” & “March” will discuss her latest book “Horse.” Tickets range from $31 - $66. Virtual, $30. Guest host is Anne-Marie Oomen, founding editor of “Dunes Review” & instructor at Lassell University & Interlochen College of Creative Arts. nationalwritersseries.org/product/geraldine-brooks wednesday

BARN WORKSHOP: (See Mon., June 12)

POLLINATOR WORKSHOP: Morning Session: Leland Township Public Library, 9:30am12:30pm. Afternoon Session: 5020 N. Putnam Rd., Omena, 1-3pm. Join the Leelanau Conservation District for a two-part Pollinator Workshop. LCD will be joined by pollinator experts Connie Crancer & Kay Charter to provide an educational classroom workshop & field day focused on creating native habitat for bees, butterflies, & everything in between. A $15 registration fee covers your choice of lunch from Fiddleheads in Lake Leelanau. Register: 231.256.9783 or klong@leelanau.gov.

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WATERSHED WEDNESDAYS: 2pm, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, or Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Fish Printing: Family-friendly activities, crafts, & workshops. Free. watershedcouncil.org/watershed-wednesdays. html cal Station, Pellston. Presented by Vanessa Ezenwa, professor of ecology & evolutionary biology at Yale University & an American As sociation for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellow. Ezenwa studies the ecology & evolution of infectious diseases in wild animal populations, such as deer, gazelle, & thursday

BARN WORKSHOP: Mon., June 12)

FRIENDS OF THE LI BRARY MEETING & LUN Helena Township Community Center, Alden. 9:30am: Social time. 10am: Meeting. 12:15pm: Lunch will be served at The Pelican’s Nest at Shanty Creek Resort’s Chief Golf Course. Call the Alden District Li brary to sign up: 231-331-4318.

REFIT® TC: (See Mon., June 12)

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COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. An artist talk with Good Hart Artist in Residence Tylonn Sawyer. Tylonn’s work explores individual & collective identities as they relate to concepts of race & history in American popular culture. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/coffee10-tylonn-sawyer

KID’S CRAFT LAB: STAMP-O-RAMA: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Explore stamps & washable ink to create your own unique work of art. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

HBAGTA’S 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: Noon, Grand Traverse area, June 15-18. Top area builders will showcase the latest trends in home design, technology, &

DIET CULTURE DROPOUT CLUB: mons, TC. Join for community building, laughter, venting & zero diet talk! Enjoy a nect as you actively deconstruct & unlearn the pervasive messages of diet culture. Free.

NORTHERN LIGHTS & SPECTROSCOPY 8pm, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. earn what the northern lights are, & how we can see them. Join Aurelian Balan, professor of physics at Delta College, for a look at the physics behind the aurora. midarkskypark.org

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FIRST STEPS SCIENCE: 9:30am, noon & 2:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. My Very Excited Mother Just Served Us Nine Pancakes! Make a model of the Solar System & learn about the size & order of the planets. greatlakeskids.org

BAY HARBOR IN-WATER BOAT SHOW: Noon-8pm, Front St., Bay Harbor. Check out the latest in watercraft, boating accessories & more. A Tiki Island Obstacle Course for kids will be present all weekend. Live music by Dane Tollas on Fri., June 16 from 4-7pm. Live music by Chris Calleja on Sat., June 17 from 2-5pm. Free. bayharbor.com/bay-harbor-lake-marina/in-water-boat-show

HBAGTA’S 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: (See Thurs., June 15)

“FRESH” PAINT ARTISTS RECEPTION: 5-8pm, Tinker Studio TC. Enjoy an artist demonstration by local painter, Pam Spicer, as she brings a painting to life during the evening with her signature fresh brush strokes & colors. Featured local artists include Mary Kay Burbee: soft pastel painting; Brian Fish: live edge wood bud vases; Susan Fleckenstein: acrylic painting; Jeremy Gibson: woodworking; Clay Maas: ceramic vessels & bud vases; Lynn Pettyjohn: acrylic painting; Pam Spicer: oil painting; Lynn Stephenson: colored pencil drawing; Lin Stonehouse: watercolor painting; & Phil Wilson: functional porcelain vessels. Free. Find “Fresh” Paint on Facebook.

TUES TRIVIA

7-9PM economics, regulatory barriers, food safety, resilience & how to access it locally. Free. gthumanists.org

1ST ANNUAL MICHAYWE CAR SHOW: 3-8pm, Michaywe, Gaylord. Music, food, prizes. Trophies from Best in Show to Ladies Choice.

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DIET CULTURE DROPOUT CLUB:

SUNDAY - $6 Ketel One Bloody Mary & $4 Mimosas

DAILY FOOD SPECIALS (3-6pm): Mon- $1 chips and salsa

Tues- $1 enchiladas Thurs - $5 fried veggies

Fri - $5 hot pretzels w/ beer cheese

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THE SACRED EARTH TRIBE PRESENTS

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. FOND DU LAC

DOCK SPIDERS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/schedule monday

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HEALTH & WELLNESS: SUMMER SIZZLES COOKING CLASS: 3:30-5pm, Interlochen Public Library. Featuring grilling techniques & fresh summer produce. Registration required. 231-276-6767.

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Featuring “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” bayviewassociation.org/events/monday-night-movie

Tuesday

BARN WORKSHOP: (See Mon., June 12)

CHILDREN’S GARDEN

STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Help plant a children’s garden during Story Time with the help of the Friends of the Library. Wear your gardening duds. Free. sbbdl.org ----------------------

BARN WORKSHOP: (See Mon., June 12)

BAY VIEW HISTORY WALKING TOUR: 4pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Step inside the Bay View campus with a resident tour guide. Your tour will begin at Hall Auditorium & stroll through campus, while talking about the history of the buildings & taking a peek inside some of them. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning. com/event-5294481

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GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5pm, Pines 45, Gaylord. Register. $5 members; $10 not-yet members. gaylordchamber.com/business-after-hours

AUTHOR MICHELINE MAYNARD: 6pm, Bellaire Public Library. Michigan Notable Author Micheline Maynard will talk about her book “Satisfaction Guaranteed: How Zingerman’s Built a Corner Deli into a Global Food Community.” Free. events.getlocalhop.com/ michigan-notable-author-micheline-maynard/event/pdV3LiOpu0

“ODD HOURS, NO PAY, COOL HAT”: 6:30-8pm, Gaylord Cinema West. This film follows the journey of the most remarkable neighbors whose help you hope you never need - volunteer firefighters. Free.

PREMIERE SHOWING OF “WINE FIRST”: 6:30pm, The State Theatre, TC. Enjoy a nationwide premiere of a public television program that spotlights the TC wine scene. Free. thestatetheatre.com/index.xml thursday

PETTINGILL LECTURE IN NATURAL HISTORY: 7pm, University of Michigan Biological Station, Pellston. Presented by Vanessa Ezenwa, professor of ecology & evolutionary biology at Yale University & an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellow. Ezenwa studies the ecology & evolution of infectious diseases in wild animal populations, such as deer, gazelle, & buffalo. Free.

BARN WORKSHOP: (See Mon., June 12)

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING & LUNCHEON: Helena Township Community Center, Alden. 9:30am: Social time. 10am: Meeting. 12:15pm: Lunch will be served at The Pelican’s Nest at Shanty Creek Resort’s Chief Golf Course. Call the Alden District Library to sign up: 231-331-4318.

REFIT® TC: (See Mon., June 12)

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June 18th is Father’s Day

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GRILLING BEGIN!

HBAGTA’S 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: Noon, Grand Traverse area, June 15-18. Top area builders will showcase the

6-7:30pm, Higher Grounds Coffee, GT Commons, TC. Join for community building, laughter, venting & zero diet talk! Enjoy a safe space for people in all bodies to connect as you actively deconstruct & unlearn the pervasive messages of diet culture. Free. headandhearttc.com/events-1/2023/4/12/ diet-culture-drop-out-club

MICHIGAN NOTABLE AUTHOR MICHELINE MAYNARD: 7pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Ms. Maynard will discuss her engaging profile of Zingerman’s, the popular Ann Arbor deli, documenting its growth into a $70 million a year enterprise. Free. glenlakelibrary.net

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Tom, a new schoolteacher, is nervous about his first day of teaching. As he tries to relax by watching TV, various characters emerge from the set & show him how to win his students over with imagination & music. Adults, $16; youth under 18, $8 (plus fees). oldtownplayhouse. com/young-company/performances/schoolhouse-rock-live-jr.html

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK BATTLE JACKS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters ----------------------

NORTHERN LIGHTS & SPECTROSCOPY W/ AURELIAN BALAN: 8pm, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. Learn what the northern lights are, & how we can see them. Join Aurelian Balan, professor of physics at Delta College, for a look at the physics behind the aurora. midarkskypark.org

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BARN WORKSHOP: (See Mon., June 12)

HBAGTA’S 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: (See Thurs., June 15)

RED DRIVE CONCERT SERIES: 6-8pm, The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, TC. Enjoy modern pop & folk with Olivia Dear. Free.

2023 MANITOU MUSIC: THE PULSE SAXOPHONE QUARTET: 7pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center, front porch. Enjoy the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2023 musicians-in-residence, Interlochen Public Radio’s The PULSE Saxophone Quartet. Free. glenarborart.org/ events/2023-manitou-music-musicians-inresidencethe-pulse-saxophone-quartet

CADILLAC FOOTLITERS PRESENT

“ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL”: 7pm, Elenbaas Performing Arts Center, McBain High School. $12 advance tickets - available at Brinks Art & Frame, downtown Cadillac & Horizon Books, downtown Cadillac. $14 advance online. $15 door. cadillacfootliters.com/tickets

EAST JORDAN MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan. Enjoy folk/pop with the Max Lockwood Band.

GAYLORD’S SUMMER CONCERT SE-

RIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring The Sleeping Gypsies. Bring a chair. If weather is bad, concert will be held under the pavilion on Court St.

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SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR: (See Thurs., June 15)

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK BATTLE JACKS: (See Thurs., June 15)

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BREATHING SPACE: AN ORIGINAL COMEDY: SOLD OUT: 7:30pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Opening night reception at 6pm on June 16. Leland local Rebecca Reynolds & co-director McAdoo Greer will bring their dramatic spoof “Breathing Space” for three hilarious shows, June 16-18. The play is set in an upscale lakeside village populated by the one percent & features an all-star cast of local & national professional actors. $65. oldartbuilding.com/events/breathing-spacenational-premiere

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CHARLEVOIX MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K: Draw Bridge, downtown Charlevoix. 6am: Marathon; 6:30am: Half Marathon; 7am: 10K Run/Walk; 7:15am: 5K Run/Walk. charlevoixmarathon.com

MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN MAYHEM: North Country Cycle Sport, Boyne City. This road bike event is one of the most grueling & challenging rides you will ever participate in. Choose from: a 50K teaser, a 100K metric century, a 160K (100-mile century), or a 200K double metric with almost 10,000 feet of climbing. You can start between 6-9am. michiganmountainmayhem.com/ mmmspringclassic

GLEN ARBOR SOLSTICE HALF MARATHON & 5K RACE: 7am, Downtown Glen Arbor. glenarborhalfmarathon.com

PETOSKEY’S ANNUAL SAND DIG VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Petoskey State Park. 231-347-2500.

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SUMMER BIRD WALK: 8am, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Learn to ID birds by song & habitat on a guided bird walk. Register. $5. grassriver.org

KID’S FREE FISHING DAY: 9am-1pm,

NMC Great Lakes Campus, TC. Kids can try to hook one of 750 rainbow trout stocked by the TC Rotary Club.

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

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BAY HARBOR IN-WATER BOAT SHOW: (See Fri., June 16, except today’s time is 10am-8pm.)

COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Julia Dufault McGrath will be exhibiting her work in CTAC-Petoskey’s Atrium Gallery, June 17 - July 22. Hear her presentation about her creative practice & experimental approach to painting. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/coffee-10-julia-dufaultmcgrath

FRANKFORT CRAFT FAIR: 10am-4pm, Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant. Featuring more than 75 booths of crafters & artists.

OLD TOWN ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 10am5pm, Old Town District, TC. Dozens of artists & crafters will be displaying & selling their work.

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in free arts & crafts for the whole family. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/open-studio-june-17

RIDING FOR RECOVERY - BOYNE CITY: 10am-noon, Sunset Park, Boyne City. Welcoming all donated, working bikes. They will go to those in Recovery Housing who do not have access to transportation. Monetary donations welcome. Donate, get a t-shirt. 231270-7873.

MAGNET FISHING WITH RIGHT BRAIN BREWERY: Meet at Right Brain Brewery at 11:30am. You’ll be provided with a magnet, 50 feet of rope, & a bucket with your name on it to collect your scrap metal. Go fish! Take to the trails & utilize the 4-mile loop of the Boardman Lake Loop Trail to hit any public access areas around the Boardman Lake. Fish from shore only. Your bucket will be collected when you’re done fishing. Meet back at Right Brain for refreshments & weigh-in. The person with the most weight in metal wins $100! All proceeds from the collected scrap metal will go toward the Boardman River Clean Sweep. $25/person. rightbrainbrewery.com/80/magnet-fishing

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HBAGTA’S 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: (See Thurs., June 15)

AUTHOR EVENT: BOOK SIGNING OF “LOON RANGERS” WITH JAMES MCVEY: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. McVey’s book is the winner of the Prism Prize in Climate Literature. Free. horizonbooks.com

QUILTS PROGRAM FEATURES LOCAL CHILDRENS’ AUTHOR: 1-2:30pm, Renee’s House of Quilting, Williamsburg. Presented by Miss Nancy Writes, LLC. Author reading of children’s book with presentation about quilts featured in the book & other vintage quilts. Free.

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JUNETEENTH FUN RUN/WALK: 2-5pm, Right Brain Brewery, TC. Featuring a 4K or 6.4K walk/run/roll. $5.

RIDING FOR RECOVERY - GAYLORD: 2-4pm, Alano Club, Gaylord. Welcoming all donated, working bikes. They will go to those in Recovery Housing who do not have access to transportation. Monetary donations welcome. Donate, get a t-shirt. 231-270-7873.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR: (See Thurs., June 15, except today’s times are 2pm & 7pm.)

AUTHOR ANGELINE BOULLEY: 3pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. This author of “Warrior Girl Unearthed” will be in conversation with Eric Hemenway. RSVP required. mcleanandeakin.com/events-main

ST. JOSEPH CAR SHOW: 3pm, St. Joseph Catholic Church, TC. No registration fee. Bring your fun car! Free. stjosephtc.org

ROCK THE DOCK WITH KNEE DEEP: 6pm, Downtown Charlevoix & marina. Free. Rock-the-Dock.com

CADILLAC FOOTLITERS PRESENT “ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL”: (See Fri., June 16)

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

HBAGTA’S 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: (See Thurs., June 15)

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BREATHING SPACE: AN ORIGINAL COMEDY: (See Fri., June 16, except today’s time is 3pm, & tickets are $40 today.)

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIVETS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters

RANDY HOUSER: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Randy Houser has racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits & more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album “How Country Feels.” Tickets range from $52-$117. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ randy-houser

VESPER: SOUNDS OF SUMMER: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Celebrate the return of summer in an array of styles from The Beach Boys to Samuel Barber. $14.50, $19.50. bva.booktix.com/view/28/ b2dff4788e1de5f2

Ongoing

Funky Fun Mondays: Funky Uncle and Big Fun alternating all summer long

BREATHING SPACE: AN ORIGINAL COMEDY: (See Fri., June 16, except tickets are $40 tonight.)

June 30th: Blanco Suave + Funky Uncle

July 2nd: Earth Radio + Medicinal Groove + After Ours + Ras Marco D

STROLL THE STREETS: Fridays, 6-9pm, Main St., Boyne City. Listen to music, enjoy entertainment & children’s activities & more.

Aug 5th: Distant Stars + Lipstick Jody

ABBACADABRA: 8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Performing 20 of ABBA’s greatest hits from 1973-1983, Abbacadabra – the ultimate ABBA tribute - recreates all of the excitement & passion of their record-breaking 1979 world concert tour experience. Enjoy hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Fernando,” “Waterloo,” & “Super Trouper.” $25, $35, $40. lrcr.com/event-calendar/ concerts/abbacadabra june

Sunday

PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2023: June 18-24. An annual plein air (outdoor) painting festival & competition, presented by Crooked Tree Arts Center & located in TC. Each summer, talented artists from across the country come to TC to be inspired by the region’s beautiful landscapes, Lake Michigan shorelines, & charming town & villages. The festival includes classes, live demos, kids activities, art sales, exhibitions, & more. See web site for schedule. paintgrandtraverse.com ----------------------

PETOSKEY’S ANNUAL SAND DIG VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: (See Sat., June 17)

BAY HARBOR IN-WATER BOAT SHOW: (See Fri., June 16, except today’s time is 10am-3pm.)

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., June 17, except today’s time is 10am-3pm.)

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

TRAVERSE CITY SPRING HORSE SHOWS: Flintfields Horse Park, TC, June 7-25. Three weeks of competition to earn qualifying points, prize money & more. traversecityhorseshows.com/contact

LESS CANCER’S 2023 HIKE & BIKE

AMERICA: Register & put in as many miles as you can between June 2 - July 2. Your commitment to a daily walk or weekly ride will help support the critical work of preventing Cancer. classy.org/event/2023less-cancer-hike-and-bike-america/ e459328

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

RED DRIVE CONCERT SERIES: 6-8pm, The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, TC. Enjoy modern pop & folk with Olivia Dear. Free.

NMC Great Lakes Campus, TC. Kids can try to hook one of 750 rainbow trout stocked by the TC Rotary Club.

OTP YOung COmPanY

CADILLAC FOOTLITERS PRESENT

EAST JORDAN MUSIC IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan. Enjoy folk/pop with the Max Lockwood Band. ----------------------

GAYLORD’S SUMMER CONCERT SE-

RIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring The Sleeping Gypsies. Bring a chair. If weather is bad, concert will be held under the pavilion on Court St. ----------------------

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR: (See Thurs., June 15)

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK

BATTLE JACKS: (See Thurs., June 15)

BREATHING SPACE: AN ORIGINAL COM-

EDY: SOLD OUT: 7:30pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Opening night reception at 6pm on June 16. Leland local Rebecca Reynolds & co-director McAdoo Greer will bring their dramatic spoof “Breathing Space” for three hilarious shows, June 16-18. The play is set in an upscale lakeside village populated by the one percent & features an all-star cast of local & national professional actors. $65. oldartbuilding.com/events/breathing-spacenational-premiere

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CHARLEVOIX MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K: Draw Bridge, downtown Charlevoix. 6am: Marathon; 6:30am: Half Marathon; 7am: 10K Run/Walk; 7:15am: 5K Run/Walk. charlevoixmarathon.com

GLEN ARBOR SOLSTICE HALF MARATHON & 5K RACE: 7am, Downtown Glen Arbor. glenarborhalfmarathon.com

PETOSKEY’S ANNUAL SAND DIG VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Petoskey State Park. 231-347-2500.

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SUMMER BIRD WALK: 8am, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Learn to ID birds by song & habitat on a guided bird walk. Register. $5. grassriver.org

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KID’S FREE FISHING DAY: 9am-1pm,

BAY HARBOR IN-WATER BOAT SHOW: (See Fri., June 16, except today’s time is 10am-8pm.)

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FRANKFORT CRAFT FAIR: 10am-4pm, Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant. Featuring more than 75 booths of crafters & artists.

OLD TOWN ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 10am5pm, Old Town District, TC. Dozens of artists & crafters will be displaying & selling their work.

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in free arts & crafts for the whole family. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/open-studio-june-17

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HBAGTA’S 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: (See Thurs., June 15)

AUTHOR EVENT: BOOK SIGNING OF “LOON RANGERS” WITH JAMES MCVEY: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. McVey’s book is the winner of the Prism Prize in Climate Literature. Free. horizonbooks.com

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JUNETEENTH FUN RUN/WALK: 2-5pm, Right Brain Brewery, TC. Featuring a 4K or 6.4K walk/run/roll. $5.

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SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR: (See Thurs., June 15, except today’s times are 2pm & 7pm.)

ST. JOSEPH CAR SHOW: 3pm, St. Joseph Catholic Church, TC. No registration fee. Bring your fun car! Free. stjosephtc.org

ROCK THE DOCK WITH KNEE DEEP: 6pm, Downtown Charlevoix & marina. Free. Rock-the-Dock.com

CADILLAC FOOTLITERS PRESENT

“ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL”: (See Fri., June 16) ----------------------

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

BREATHING SPACE: AN ORIGINAL COMEDY: (See Fri., June 16, except tickets are $40 tonight.)

PETOSKEY’S ANNUAL SAND DIG VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: (See Sat., June 17) ----------------------

BAY HARBOR IN-WATER BOAT SHOW: (See Fri., June 16, except today’s time is 10am-3pm.)

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., June 17, except today’s time is 10am-3pm.)

HBAGTA’S 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF HOMES: (See Thurs., June 15)

BREATHING SPACE: AN ORIGINAL COMEDY: (See Fri., June 16, except today’s time is 3pm, & tickets are $40 today.)

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIVETS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters

Ongoing

STROLL THE STREETS: Fridays, 6-9pm, Main St., Boyne City. Listen to music, enjoy entertainment & children’s activities & more.

TRAVERSE CITY SPRING HORSE SHOWS: Flintfields Horse Park, TC, June 7-25. Three weeks of competition to earn qualifying points, prize money & more. traversecityhorseshows.com/contact ----------------------

LESS CANCER’S 2023 HIKE & BIKE

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

HIKE: Saturdays, 7:30am, June 3-24, Boardman River Valley Preserve, TC. Located at (Old YMCA) 3000 Racquet Club Dr., TC. Trail hazards: mud, boardwalk, bugs, stairs, etc. Show up to experience the “Peace” trail before noise of new bridge happens. For more info, email: traversecitywalks@gmail.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

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-culverpublic-art-display-2023

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 Opening Reception will be held on Fri., June 16 from 6-8pm. The exhibit runs through mid-July with viewings: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Free. twistedfishgallery.com/event/parts-of-theprocess-opening-reception-with-artistshanny-brooke

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

NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Northport Arts Association, Northport. Runs through June 11. Northport Arts Association celebrates its 6th annual photo exhibit featuring creative works of professional & emerging photographers. Award categories for 2023: Best of Show, People’s Choice, Color Creative, Color General, B&W/Monochrome, Nature, Mobile Photography and Automotive. northportartsassociation.org

NANOK & KOWALESKI: A DUO ART EXHIBITION: The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Runs through June 17. Gallery hours are Weds. through Sun., noon3pm. ramsdelltheatre.org/art

CHARLEVOIX PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

14TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Runs through June 17. Charlevoix Circle of Arts is open Mon. through Fri. from 11am-4pm, & Sat., 11am-3pm or by appointment. charlevoixcircle.org ----------------------

DEANA BADA-MALONEY PRESENTS

“THE NATURE WE CREATE”: Higher Art Gallery, TC. This exhibit features Deana’s sculptures made of clay & found objects which explore ideas of how wildlife & humans intersect, thus animals adapting to us. The show runs during open gallery hours through July 1. higherartgallery.com

RETROSPECTIVE POP-UP: Runs June 1025 at Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. This exhibit spotlights works from the collections of three artists familiar to many who frequent JRAC: Margie Guyot, Karen Kimmell & Meredith Krell. Each in their own voice & style bring a fresh perspective to the beauty & unique character of northern Michigan.

Gallery open Thursday-Monday, 1-4pm. jordanriverarts.com

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/ctacpetoskey/michigan-summers-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/ctac-petoskey/animal-vegetable-mineral-paintings-nancy-adams-nash-opensmay-25

- TRISHA WITTY: PILGRIMAGES IN PAINT, A RETROSPECTIVE 1988 TO PRESENT: Runs through Sept. 2 in Gilbert Gallery. Retrospective exhibition highlighting Trish Witty’s paintings from the past 35 years. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ trisha-witty-pilgrimages-paint-retrospective1988-present-opens-may-25

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- A NEW PERSPECTIVE: LANDSCAPES FROM THE DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER: Runs June 16 – 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 June 16Sept. 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:

- “THE BIRDS ARE WATCHING”: Runs through Aug. 25 in the Lobby Gallery. Mixed media constructions by Jessica Kovan. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-the-birdsare-watching

- 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 ----------------------

OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT

- SUMMER MEMBER SHOW: Featuring a wide variety of work in all mediums. The opening reception will be held on June 16 from 5-7pm. The show runs through July 28. Oliver Art Center is open Mon. - Sat., 10am4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

- WISH YOU WERE HERE: Recent artwork by members of the Lakeshore Artists Alliance will be on display from June 12-23. This exhibition is part of the Pop-Up Exhibits program. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

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36. Dallas basketball player, for short

37. Mythological Theban with a chemical element named after her

39. Exclude

40. Rhode Island-based auto insurance company

43. Crust deposits

44. River deposit

45. <---

48. Massachusetts Cape

49. Greek vowel

50. <---

59. Jacob's biblical twin

60. Wilson who says "Wow"

61. Gut trouble

62. Flippant

63. Format for old ringtones

64. Internet company with an exclamation point

65. Collector's objective

66. "Mr. Roboto" group

67. Angioplasty device

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1. "Video Games" singer ___ Del Rey

2. Like some whiskey

3. D&D spellcaster

4. Simian

5. Echo effect

6. Pinnacle

7. First-time gamer

8. Hosiery hue

9. Poster heading

10. Amorphous amount

11. "Coppelia" costume

12. Sewn line

15. Guggenheim Museum's Spanish location

20. Empty fully

21. "Four Leaf Clover" singer-songwriter Moore

24. "Letters from Iwo ___"

25. Car rental company

26. Courteous

27. Writers Guild of America, for example

28. Atlanta university

29. Rise up

30. "Sex and the City" role

31. In any way

35. Pot starter

38. Serpentine symbols

41. "12 for 1" Columbia House deal, essentially

42. Admit freely

44. React harshly toward, like a dog

46. Everyday expressions

47. Tech bros?

50. Asks for table scraps

51. Spot in the ocean

52. Cafe au ___

53. Knucklehead

54. Actress/inventor Lamarr

55. Alternative to DOS or Windows

56. Dull pain

57. Inert element used in lights

58. Moderate horse gait

"Where GATHERINGS become a FIESTA" ->=<

LOCATED INSIDE THE BAR OF NITTOLO'S 5PM - 10PM (SUNDAY TO THURSDAY) -->=<

FEATURING:

CRUSTED BREAD WITH TOMATO PUREEOLIVES - PAPRIKA GARLIC MAYO 3.95

1. SALMON & SCALLOP TARTAREAVOCADO - SAMBAL - COCONUT-LIME 9.95

2. POTATO - FRIED - SMOKED PAPRIKA AIOLI - BALSAMIC 6.95

3. DATE SALAD - GREENS - SHERRYMARCONA - CRISPY SERRANO HAM 6.95

4. CROQUETTE - CHEESE - POTATO - SALSA 6.95

5. MUSSELS - SAFFRON CREAM - CHORIZO - TOAST 9.95

6. OCTOPUS - CAST IRON - ROASTED PEPPER MAYOPICKLED CABBAGE 9.95

7. OXTAIL - RIOJA - POTATO PUREE - TARRAGON 8.95

8. PRAWN - TOMATO - SPICY PEPPER - LEMON 6.95

9. SEA BASS - CEVICHE - CAVAPINEAPPLE - AVOCADO 11.95

10. CHEESE - ASSORTMENT - QUINCE 8.95

11. CALAMARI - FRIED - SWEETY DROP PEPPERSVALENCIA SAUCE 8.95

12. JAMON IBERICO- ASSORTMENT - MUSTARD - APRICOTS 11.95

13. PAE LLA - SAFFRON RICE - PRAWNMUSSELS - CALAMARI 11.95

14. DESSERTS (FEATURED DAILY)

WILL BE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

APACHE TROUT GRILL, TC

Thurs. – Mon. – Live Music, 5:30-8:30

BONOBO WINERY, PATIO, TC

6/16 -- Bekah Brudi, 6-8

COMMON GOOD BAKERY, TC

6/10 -- Blair Miller, 6

ENCORE 201, TC

6/9-10 & 6/16 -- DJ Ricky T, 9

6/17 -- The 4 Horsemen, 8; DJ Ricky T, 10

JACOB'S FARM, TC

6-8:30:

6/11 -- Wink (Christopher Winkelmann)

6/14 -- Jabo Bihlman

6/15 -- Chris Sterr

6/16 -- The Lavender Lions

6/17 -- Mike Moran feat. Ryan

McGee

6/18 -- Jameson Bros.

KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC

6/13 -- Will Harris Trio, 8

6/14 -- Chris Sterr & The Pocket, 9

6/16 -- Lucas Paul, 9:30

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC

BARREL ROOM:

6/12 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9

TASTING ROOM, 5-7:

6/10 – Shayne Arsenault

6/17 – Kevin Johnson

LIL BO, TC

Tues. – Trivia, 8-10

Weds. – Open Mic Night w/ Aldrich, 9-11

Sun. – Karaoke, 8

MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO.,

6/16 -- Rebekah Jon, 6-9

NORTH BAR TC

6/10 -- Amanda Igra, 1-4; Craig Jolly, 5-8

6/11 -- Dave Crater, 1-4; Dave Barth, 5-8

6/16 -- Jim Hawley, 1-4; Levi Britton, 5-8

6/17 -- Rebekah Jon, 4-7; Tropical Sundance Party w/ DJ Zesty Nebula, 8

ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY, TC

6/16 -- Adam Duress, 5:30-8:30

SORELLINA'S, TC

SLATE RESTAURANT:

Thurs. -- Tom Kaufmann on

Piano, 5-8

Fri. & Sat. – Tom Kaufmann on

Piano, 6-9

THE ALLUVION, TC

6/10 -- Viridian Strings, 7-9

Thurs. – Jeff Haas Quartet feat. Laurie Sears, 6-8:30

THE LITTLE FLEET, TC PATIO:

6/16 – The Daylites, 6:30-10

THE PARLOR, TC

6/10 -- Amanda Igra, 6-9; Blake Elliott, 9-12

6/13 -- Jesse Jefferson, 8-11

6/14 -- Wink, 8-11

6/15 -- Jimmy Olson, 8-11

6/16 -- Dave Crater, 6-9; Drew Hale, 9-12

6/17 -- Craig Jolly, 6-9; Mallory Brooke & Michael Hunter, 9-12

THE PUB, TC

6/10 -- Rob Coonrod, 1-3; John Pomeroy, 4:30-7:30; Wink &

Emmet & Cheboygan

BAY HARBOR YACHT CLUB

6/17 -- Randy Reszka, 2-5

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY

PATIO:

6/10 -- Michelle Chenard, 2-6

6/16-17 -- Chase & Allie, 4-7:30

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY

6/16 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30

CROOKED VINE VINEYARD & WINERY, ALANSON

1-4:

6/10 -- John Piatek

6/17 – Pete Jackson

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BAY

HARBOR

7:30-10:30:

6/14 -- SAXA4IAv

6/15 -- The Real Ingredients

6/16 -- Sean Megoran

NORTHLAND BREWING CO., INDIAN RIVER BACKYARD:

6/10 – Lara Fullford, 7-10

6/16 – The Real Ingredients, 6

6/17 – Indian River Night Bazaar w/ The Shifties, 5

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY VICTORIES:

6/16 -- Country Concert Series: Kathy Ford Band, 9, followed by DJ

RUDBECKIA WINERY/BURNT MARSHMALLOW BREWSTILLERY, PETOSKEY

6/10 -- Terry Coveyou, 5-7

6/11 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 2-4

6/16 -- John Piatek, 6-8

6/18 -- Lou Thumser, 2-4

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN

8-11: 6/10 -- Shawn Butzin

Kevin as Emfys Nest, 8-11

6/11 -- Jesse Jefferson, 1-4; Drew Hale, 4:30-7:30

6/11 & 6/18 -- Jesse Jefferson, 1-4; Drew Hale, 4:30-7:30; Rob Coonrod, 8-11

6/14 -- Tyler Roy, 8-11

6/15 -- Steve Clark, 8-11

6/16 -- Rhett & John, 4:30-7:30; Miriam Pico & Ryan Younce, 8-11

6/17 -- Jazz Cabbage, 8-11

THE WORKSHOP BREWING

CO., TC

6/10 -- Earth Radio, 8

6/13 -- Open Mic, 7

6/16 -- Alex Teller, 8

6/17 -- StoneFolk, 8

THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC

PATIO, 6:30-9:30:

6/10 -- Marsupial Creampie

6/15 -- Family Jam

6/16 -- J Hawkins Band

6/17 -- Protea

TOWNLINE CIDERWORKS, WILLIAMSBURG

6/16 -- Larz Cabot, 6

UNION STREET STATION, TC

6/10 -- Comedy Show, 6-9; then The Knockoffs

6/12 -- Jukebox, 10

6/13 -- USS Open Mic Comedy,

8-9:30; then Karaoke

6/14 -- DJ DomiNate, 10

6/15 -- DJ 1 Wave, 10

6/16 -- Harry Manx, 7; then Rolling Dirty & Baccano

6/17 -- Rolling Dirty & Baccano, 10

Leelanau & Benzie

45 NORTH VINEYARD & WINERY, LAKE LEELANAU

6/15 -- Larry Perkins, 3

BROOMSTACK KITCHEN & TAPHOUSE, MAPLE CITY

5:30-8:

6/13 -- Jim Hawley

6/14 -- Luke Woltanski The Dangerous Music Man

6/15 -- Amanda Igra & Friends

CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY

6/11 -- Michelle Chenard, 2-4:30

6/15 -- Luke Woltanski, 5-7:30

6/18 -- Jazz Cabbage, 2-4:30

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, THOMPSONVILLE LEVEL4 LOUNGE, 8:30-10:30:

6/10 -- Bill Frary

6/16-17 -- Carl Pawluk

DICK'S POUR HOUSE, LAKE LEELANAU

Sat. -- Karaoke, 10-1

DUNE BIRD WINERY, NORTHPORT

3-6:

6/11 -- Luke Woltanski

6/18 -- Blair Miller

FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH

6/14 -- Open Mic Night w/ Andrew Littlefield, 7

FURNACE STREET DISTILLERY, ELBERTA

6/16 -- Silver Creek Revival

THE CROSSINGS MALL, MACKINAW CITY

6/13 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 6-9

THE DIXIE SALOON, MACKINAW CITY

6/9-10 & 6/16-17 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 8

THE NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY

6/10 -- Moon Howlers, 7-10

WALLOON LAKE WINERY, PETOSKEY

6/15 -- Jelly Roll Blues Band, 7-9

NUB’S NOB, HARBOR SPRINGS

6/14 — The Lavender Lions, 6:30-9

Otsego, Crawford & Central

ALPINE TAVERN & EATERY, GAYLORD

6/10 -- Ryan Harcourt, 6

6/11, 6/16 & 6/18 -- Nelson

Olstrom, 5

6/15 -- Kenny Thompson, 6

6/17 -- Spencer Oppermann, 6

CRAVE, GAYLORD

6/10 -- Dan White

6/15 -- Nelson Olstrom

6/17 -- Lou Thumser

RAY'S BBQ, BREWS & BLUES, GRAYLING

6/11 -- Blair Miller, 4

6/10 -- Kevin Johnson, 6-9

6/15 -- Kubota Dragon, 6-8

6/16 -- Austin Benzing, 6-8

6/17 -- Elizabeth Landry, 6-8

HOP LOT BREWING CO., SUTTONS BAY

6/17 -- Delilah DeWylde, 5-8

IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE

6/10 -- Fremont John, 6-8

6/11 -- Lynn Callihan, 3-5

6/16 – Cody Robert Dewindt, 6-8

6/17 – Brett Mitchell, 5-7

LAKE ANN BREWING CO.

6/10 -- The Daydrinker Series w/ Blind Dog Hank, 3-6; The Whiskey Charmers, 7-10

6/13 -- New Third Coast, 6:30-

9:30

6/14 -- John Paul, 6:30-9:30

6/15 -- Rachael Davis wsg Zak Bunce, 6:30-9:30

6/16 -- Happy Hour w/ Chris Sterr, 3-6; then The Rachel Brooke Band, 7-10

6/17 -- The Daydrinker Series w/ 16 Strings, 3-6; then Barefoot, 7-10

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH

6/10 -- Jesse Jefferson, 1-4; Lighting Matches, 5-8

6/11 & 6/18 -- Jabo Bihlman, 3-6

6/14 -- Bill Frary, 5:30-8:30

6/15 -- Wink, 5:30-8:30

6/16 -- SkyeLea, 5:30-8:30

6/17 -- Andrew McQuillen, 1-4; Chelsea Marsh, 5:30-8:30

Antrim & Charlevoix

CAFE SANTE, BOYNE CITY

6/16 -- Blair Miller, 7

CASTLE FARMS, CHARLEVOIX

1918 CELLARS:

6/14 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 6-8

ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS

6/10 -- Mark Lavengood Trio,

8-11

FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE

6:30-9:30:

6/10 -- Nick Vasquez

6/16 -- Michelle Chenard 6/17 -- Jessica Dominic

JUNCTION EVENT CENTER, WALLOON LAKE

6/10 -- Jelly Roll Blues Band, 8

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BELLAIRE

7-10:

6/10 -- Steve Dawson

6/16-17 -- Clint Weaner

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, CENTRAL LAKE

6/16 -- Jeff Greif, 7-10

SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE BEER GARDEN:

6/16 -- The Reverend Jesse Ray, 7-9:30

SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY

6/16 -- Friday Night LIVE w/ Kevin Johnson, 5:30-8:30

STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT

6/17 -- Stormstock w/ Cal in Red: Maddy Sharp, Andy Wynkoop, Jake Frysinger; Hosted by Blake Elliott, 4

SUTTONS BAY CIDERS

6/13 -- Tuesdays Trivia, 6:30

THE HOMESTEAD RESORT, GLEN ARBOR

6/14 -- Craig Jolly, 6-9

THE UNION, NORTHPORT

6/10 -- Big Fun w/ Jeff Haas, Don Julin & Joe Wilson, 7-9:30 Sun -- Waterbed feat. Jimmy Olson & Matt McCalpin, 7-9:30 Wed -- Jeff Haas Quartet feat. Laurie Sears w/ Lisa Flahive, 7-9:30 Thu -- Blake Elliott & Friends, 7-9:30

6/16 -- The North Coast Trio feat. Amanda Kruk, 6:30-8:30 6/17 -- Andrew Lutes & Friends, 7-9:30

TWO K FARMS CIDERY & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY

5:30-7:30:

6/10 -- The Duges

6/15 -- Sam & Bill 6/17 -- Blair Miller

SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS

6/10 -- Short's Fest w/ Stone Folk, Dig A Pony, & Nathan Walton and the Remedy, 5-11

6/16 -- Randy Reszka, 6:30-9:30

6/17 -- Shawn Butzin, 6:30-9:30

THE WHI-SKI INN, BOYNE FALLS

6/10 -- Two Track Mind, 7-10