Northern Express - May 06, 2024

A Rocky Election Season to Come

Steven Tuttle’s column “The Real Fraud” is a stark reminder of what we may face again after the presidential election in November.

Trump followers are loyal to him and nothing else. Family ties and life-long friendships have been totally fractured beyond repair due to their support for him. Trump followers believe ridiculous claims and make excuses for his despicable behavior, lack of decency, and foul language. He claims to be cheated out of a second term as president when he clearly lost the election. Trump filed lawsuits claiming massive election fraud. He lost 60 out of 61 cases. Trump’s legal team could not produce evidence of fraud to support his accusations.

We are in for a rocky election season. I say election season because it will be reality TV filled with disinformation, misinformation, falsehoods, and claims of unlawful prosecution coming from the Trump campaign, RNC, and right-wing media sources. Election fraud will be thrown around like a frisbee for conspiracy theorists to catch and amplify through their community. Many of them will go down this rabbit hole of no return.

The Republican party is a shell of what it used to be and stood for. The Republican party has gone down a destructive path of isolationism, authoritarianism, nativism, and a total lack of decency. Neither Ronald Reagan nor Abraham Lincoln would recognize this new Republican party. This is Trump’s Republican party but does not have to be. The “Liz Cheneys” of the Republican party can voice their disapproval with a vote against him in November.

Willie Jones Jr. | Traverse City

Democratic Demographic Destiny

I disagree with much of Stephen Tuttle’s anti-Republican rant “Resistance from Within” (April 28). Here, I focus on Tuttle’s assertion that the so-called “great replacement theory” is a racist, MAGARepublican canard. “There’s no actual evidence any such thing exists,” says Tuttle. Au contraire. Democrats have espoused “demography is destiny” for years, expecting power to accrue to the Left as the white share of the population declines. Ruy Teixeira of the Center for American Progress wrote in The Optimistic Leftist: Why the 21st Century Will be Better Than You Think (2017) that “the general tendency is for immigrant/minority voters to vote left.” He concluded: “[T]he rising immigrant/ minority population is a boost for the left across advanced Western countries.”

Another example of demographic triumphalism, Steve Phillips argued in his NYT best-seller Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority (2016), the new demographics empower a “new American majority,” “inherently progressive” and “growing larger every day because 90 percent of population growth consists of people of color.” Stop wasting time and money chasing after white swing voters, Phillips advised Democrats. Tuttle finds “quite offensive” this reasonable observation of what Democrats say and what they do.

Neal Stout | Charlevoix

Who’s in the Big Tent

Mr. Tuttle’s writing “Resistance from Within” effectively chronicled Marjorie Taylor Greene’s type of crazy. She gained notoriety while bird-dogging David Hogg, survivor of the Stoneman-Douglas High School shooting.

It appears she is representing her Georgia 14th congressional district exactly as her constituents desire, which illustrates the divide. She employs nihilistic tactics to ensure government doesn’t work, and then blames government for being broken.

The once great and now a RHINO Ronald Reagan called for the Big Tent approach to grow the party. Rep. Greene embodies the result, which now includes Proud Boys and Girls, Oath Keepers, Three Percenters, QAnon, white nationalists, Alex Jones captives, et al.

Bradley Price | Northport

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Three Ways to Celebrate Mom

Sunday is Mother’s Day—need some inspiration to celebrate the mom(s) in your life? Thursday, May 9, head to Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City for their Cookies & Cocktails event, where you’ll decorate sugar cookies for a cookie bouquet. (68pm; $48; lavenderhillfarm.com) And what goes better with cookies than champagne? Friday, May 10, join Black Star Farms and Millie & Pepper creperie for a night of sparkling wine and French-inspired small plates. (6:30-8:30pm; $60; mynorthtickets. com) Last but not least, if Mom is more of a shopping gal, take a spin through the Spring Art Market at the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City on Saturday, May 11. You’ll find 25+ talented artists selling their wares, from painting to jewelry to ceramics. (9am-4pm; admission is free; shop. dennosmuseum.org/2024-spring-art-market)

Celebrating 44 Years

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will host their 44th Annual Federal Recognition Day – Mini Traditional PowWow & Tribal Market Day at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel in Williamsburg on Saturday, May 11, from 11am-3pm. At this free public event, you can explore various Anishinaabek crafts, artwork, and foods, as well as talk with tribal members to learn about GTB history and traditions. gtbindians.org

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Hey, read It! Bookshops & Bonedust

When we first meet Viv, a savage orc battle recruit, she’s happily decapitating skeletons at the head of the infamous mercenary company Rackham’s Ravens. A moment’s distraction, though, leaves her gravely wounded, and she’s relegated to the coastal village of Murk while the rest of her troupe forges on in pursuit of slimy Varine the Necromancer. Fearing she’ll never return to battle, Viv is determined to heal up fast—and in so doing, uncovers a bookshop that might just hold the key to her redemption. Can Viv and her army of newfound friends find—and destroy—the sorceress before she finds them? Set in a charming D&D world, the newest novel by bestselling author Travis Baldree, Bookshops & Bonedust, is the perfect cozy fantasy read for a dreary spring day on the sofa.

The Cantina’s Quesadilla 2 tastemaker Open for a good time

Cinco de Mayo, here we go! There’s a lot to love on the menu at The Cantina in Charlevoix. Do you pick the Cantina Sampler or the Crispy Potato Taco? Do you go for a special or the tried-and-true Baja Fish Taco? The best answer is you get them all, and don’t miss their quesadilla (starting at $11). This dish hits all the gooey, cheesy notes tucked into crispy golden shells, and you can level up with meats (chicken, carnitas, ground beef, brisket) and other toppings, like black beans or jalapeños. Pair it with one of The Catina’s creative margaritas—try the Paloma with silver tequila, ruby red grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave simple syrup. Find The Cantina at 101 Van Pelt Place in Charlevoix or order online for DoorDash delivery at cantinacharlevoix.com.

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Stuff We Love: Monitoring the Great Lakes

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Northern Michigan’s Dream Team, a co-ed baseball league for youths, teens, and young adults with disabilities, is gearing up for their spring opener. The first games of the season will be held Saturday, May 11, at the Grand Traverse Civic Center at 10am. That day, the players will also celebrate the ribbon cutting for the universally-accessible dugouts that have been added to the Civic Center fields. The dugouts are now larger, able to accommodate wheelchairs, and have improvements like roofing and better drainage. And keep your eyes peeled for a special guest appearance from former MLB catcher Doug Mirabelli, who played for the San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, and San Diego Padres. dreamteamnmi.com

Summer Race Season Approaches!

Race organizers, now’s the time to get your upcoming race included in Northern Express’ summer race calendar! If you’re putting on an event between June 8 and Sept. 22 for runners, swimmers, bikers, or paddlers, we want to share the news! Here’s how to get your race in the paper: Open an email to events@ traverseticker.com. Include the race name, race date, race location, website address for race information, and/or the website address for online registration. Click send! The race roundup will be featured in our annual Super Summer Guide issue, so be sure to send everything in no later than May 23. We accept submissions in any of the 13 counties in our coverage area: Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Antrim, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Kalkaska, Crawford, Otsego, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Cheboygan. Ready, set, go!

Lake lovers, do you want to take your passion one step further? This summer, while you’re out on your beach, boat, board, kayak, or canoe, you can also help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) gather information about water and habitat conditions in our state’s nearly 11,000 inland lakes. MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program is a community science effort that involves sampling lakes for water quality—we’re talking clarity, nutrients, dissolved oxygen and algae—invasive species, native plants, and shoreline conditions. (There are a total of eight different “parameters” you can explore.) Training is required for most volunteers, and there is a fee of $30 to $250 depending on the supplies and kits needed for the elements you’re sampling. To learn more about the program and sign up to volunteer, visit micorps.net.

JAX

Time to dust off those argyle socks, everyone! It’s officially golf season, and JAX Northside Food & Spirits in Charlevoix is a gimme for pre-game fuel. This local favorite specializes in scratch-made American fare (including an epic salad bar), paired with an array of craft libations, and the 6th Green cocktail is an easy ace. This pastel green-hued drink, which perfectly complements the views of the Charlevoix Municipal Golf Course next door, features a spring-inspired combo of raspberry vodka, Blue Curacao—that’s a tart and citrusy liqueur—and a healthy splash of pineapple juice. Layered over fresh ice and garnished with an orange peel and a Maraschino cherry, it’s an instant hole in one for us! Find Jax Northside Food & Spirits at 757 Petoskey Ave. in Charlevoix. (231) 437-6400; jaxchx.com

Installation of the new dugouts began at the Civic Center this spring.

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A LONG WAY TO GO TO RENEWABLE

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By steven Tuttle

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, we now get almost 20 percent of our electricity generation from renewable sources, about twice what we were generating just two decades ago. But we are still getting at least 60 percent of our electrical power from fossil fuel sources. We’re doing better but still have a long way to go.

It’s not as if the majority of Americans don’t support the movement to renewables. Pew Research does a regular deep dive on the issue and reports about two-thirds of Americans believe we should prioritize the development of renewables like solar and wind. But,

recycle or dispose of them at the end of their life cycle.

We’re closer with solar than we are with wind, though wind is a cheaper way to produce electricity. Improved turbine efficiency and battery storage capacity have helped. A wind farm already exists 14 miles off the Massachusetts coast, and Maine has long considered a similar offshore installment.

Resistance comes mostly from neighbors and communities who find the ever-larger turbines unsightly. However, it should be noted that despite what you might have

Even though we’re making progress on several fronts, our efforts to create grid-wide, macro renewable solutions may be a long time coming to fruition.

almost inexplicably, some 25 percent believe we should discourage the development of renewable energy, and 32 percent said we should prioritize the exploration and development of fossil fuels.

While 97 percent of climate scientists actively publishing believe climate change is human caused, the non-scientific communities have been a bit less sanguine, and almost a third of us are still unconvinced. Not surprisingly, the numbers are almost completely politically driven, with overwhelming majorities of those self-describing as liberal, progressive, or Democrat believing climate change is real and human caused while those selfidentifying as conservative, Republican, or MAGA are significantly more skeptical or believe climate change is part of a natural cycle. (We have to start categorizing MAGA supporters differently than traditional Republicans because the two groups no longer share the same political values.)

So we’re approaching a consensus on the source of the problem, and there are solutions, or at least alternatives, already available. All are getting more efficient and reliable, but all still have drawbacks.

Solar energy is the best bet for moving individual businesses and residences off the power grid and reliance on fossil fuels. Solar cells are now efficient enough to power an average home in most circumstances, and batteries, and their storage capabilities, are sufficiently improved to easily provide power in the evenings.

We are not yet at a point where solar is practical for large applications, simply because such a solar array would require enormous amounts of land and space. The largest solar plants in the world are in China, India, and the Middle East and consume hundreds of square miles of land. Additionally, we’ve not yet figured out how to best utilize the land under the solar panels, and there are issues with the mining and production of the rare earth minerals used in solar panels and how to best

heard from some fear-mongering politicians, wind turbines do not cause cancer or autism or hearing loss, and they are not even remotely close to being a leading cause of accidental bird deaths. The American Bird Conservancy says most deadly bird strikes occur on mediumheight buildings and vehicles, but by far the biggest culprit of bird deaths are domestic cats allowed to roam outside that kill up to 2.4 billion birds just in the U.S. every year.

We’re trying to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which are responsible for about 80 percent of greenhouse gasses. Electric power production creates the most carbon dioxide, but cars and trucks are next in line. Fossil fuel power plants are slowly being taken offline and electric vehicles will also help.

Used car experts Edmunds report there are now more than 3.3 million all electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads, nearly tripling the number in just three years. And EVs now have much better range, the batteries have more storage capacity, and as more manufacturers move to EV production, the costs will decrease and quality and reliability will increase.

But there are also still 285 million gaspowered vehicles out there, and our entire transportation infrastructure has been developed for gas-powered vehicles. We don’t yet have anywhere near the number of charging stations we need, there are issues manufacturing and then disposing of depleted batteries, the batteries are manufactured mostly in China (as are solar panels), and, as we should have known, the batteries operating EVs are less efficient in extreme heat or cold.

Even though we’re making progress on several fronts, our efforts to create gridwide, macro renewable solutions may be a long time coming to fruition. But powering individual homes and buildings with offgrid renewables can happen right now and is already a more viable grid alternative than could have been imagined even a decade ago.

SAVING

YOUR LIFE WHILE LOSING YOUR MIND

Guest Opinion

by Isiah Smith, Jr.

Everywhere we look worldwide, problems seem to be intensifying and multiplying. The war in Ukraine grinds on without an end in sight, and the situation in Gaza worsens daily. On American college campuses, it’s 1968 again, peppered as they are by student protesters and outside agitators. Politics in the U.S. are becoming meaner and grimmer, polarized along stiff ideological lines, with distrust and hatred rising between ordinary Americans of differing views and sparking threats of violence.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more bonkers, the U.S. Supreme Court decided it was in everyone’s best interest to legitimize the question of whether an ex-president is beyond the reach of the law because he has “absolute immunity” from the consequences of his illegal acts!

It’s enough to make one shake one’s head and ask, as Albert Einstein reportedly did, “A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?” In my opinion, it is a bit of both!

would cripple most of us become such a potent and prolific creative force?

An article by Lynne Lamberg in Psychiatric News on September 14, 2014, describes the phenomenon but fails to explain it. And Kusama’s autobiography, Infinity Net, provides the best description.

In “Artist Describes How Art Saved Her Life,” Lamberg noted how Kusama, now 94 and widely considered Japan’s greatest living artist, voluntarily moved into the Seiwa Hospital for the Mentally Ill in Tokyo in 1977.

Kusama flourished in Seiwa and continued to produce world-class art, eventually being recognized in TIME Magazine’s 2016 annual list of the world’s most influential and vital individuals. In her 2011 autobiography, Kusama wrote that she fights pain, anxiety, and fear every day. The only method she found to alleviate her illness was by continuing to create art. Kusama’s struggles began around age seven when she heard pumpkins, violets, and

Our greatest challenge today is finding ways to turn our poison into medicine.

The more pressing question is what we can do about all the insanity surrounding us. How do we turn poison into medicine?

The answer came to me on a visit to the District of Columbia (DC), improbable as it may seem because that city is the site of so much negativity, rage, and resentment. But there’s a compelling reason for the trip to DC: to enjoy the peace and contentment in the (mostly) free museums.

So, here we were in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden— our mission is The Weiwei exhibit. Ai Weiwei is a contemporary Chinese artist, documentarian, and activist. Instead, our attention is stolen by the mysterious and mesmerizing art of Yayoi Kusama, whose work embodies the Buddhist concepts of turning poison can into medicine.

Kusama’s art has attracted millions of art lovers worldwide, including me. Even if you don’t know the enormous price she has paid for her art, you can sense it in works such as the Infinity Mirror Room. You can feel in her work the price we all pay for the gift of life, the strength to carry on no matter what happens. Her art reflects a mind on the verge of losing itself and its grip on everyday reality. We’ve all had that feeling, haven’t we? Some of us have even heard disembodied voices echoing in our minds and wondered what to do about them.

For Kusuma, those demons and voices became the engine that powered her creativity. When I discovered Kusama, I sensed, as I’m sure many others have felt, the presence of a kindred spirit. Still, how does one suffering from severe mental disorders that

dogs talking to her. She often saw auras around objects and bursts of radiance along the mountainous skyline that made objects around her flash and glitter.

Instead of succumbing to these disturbing visions, Yayoi would rush home and paint or draw what she saw in her mind’s eye. Instead of allowing her hallucinations to use her, she used them to create incredible art that has attracted a huge international following. She continues to create work that delights many.

Vincent van Gogh, another troubled artist, was not as fortunate. He died alone in Auvers-sur-Oise, France, in 1890; he was only 37. Perhaps he would have continued to create if he had realized that his creative outpouring was both cause and effect. Kusama has lived 57 years longer than Van Gogh, and her life is a masterclass on the secret to living a productive life and doing so despite harmful elements in our existence that adversely impact our mental, emotional, and psychological well-being.

We live in troubled times (the clinical term is “crazy”). Our economic and political system, once the world’s envy, is under sustained attack—from within! Our “leaders” flaunt the law they swore to uphold.

Our greatest challenge today is finding ways to turn our poison into medicine. Like Kusama, we must find creative solutions to alleviate our fears and frustrations.

Isiah Smith, Jr. is a retired government attorney.

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The Morrisons—Bryant and Jamie, Philip and Laura—are the inventive restaurateurs behind Bay Harbor’s popular Maple + Batter, home to superior offerings for breakfast and brunch, and NOMAD., elevated, shareable plates inspired by world flavors.

Now the Morrisons, along with new partner Rick Iceberg, build upon this success with their third venue, a spanking new cabana bar and restaurant occupying a prime site in Bay Harbor Village at the edge of Bay Harbor Lake Marina.

Iceberg is a Michigan-based entertainment entrepreneur and was the first to suggest assuming the lease of Knot Just a Bar, a longtime destination in Bay Harbor. (Previous owners David and Amanda Waskiewicz have another venue of the same name in Omena, and they are focusing on that site in order to be closer to family.)

“Rick…approached us with the opportunity to partner with him on this project,” explains Bryant Morrison. “Rick has spent decades in the industry and has been a fantastic coach and mentor to all of us as we developed the Brandy’s Harbortown concept.”

When asked if the team had any concerns about going for the hat trick—and staffing a new restaurant in a competitive hiring market—the answer was simple.

“Overall, [there’s] a growing interest in joining our team,” Philip Morrison tells us. “[T]hey have heard great things about the culture, and [it’s] truthfully all due to an amazing group of folks we have working together.” He describes the current team as “truly irreplaceable.”

Bryant adds, “Opening a third location

has allowed us to promote team members into new roles that would not have been available without the growth of the hospitality group.”

Colorfully Coastal

Like the Morrisons’ other two venues, Brandy’s Harbortown is the result of a “long brainstorming process” according to Bryant. “[It’s] a fun play on the coastal vibe of Bay Harbor that we wanted to focus on, and [it’s] partially inspired by the Looking Glass song.”

(If you’re old enough, you remember having “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” stuck in your head through most of 1972 and beyond, thanks to heavy rotation on the radio. But the respected song has been covered consistently over the decades by varied artists, from Red Hot Chili Peppers to Kenny Chesney, and has landed on soundtracks from The Simpsons and The Wire to Lords of Dogtown to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. And now that we’ve brought it up, we bet you can’t stop humming it. )

“…We want to make sure the restaurant has a fun and inviting feel…for anyone coming off the boat, out of the pool, or for a relaxing day/evening out,” says Laura Morrison. She adds that the interior “is completely different from anything that we’ve done before.”

Inside, look for white beadboard overhead and stone tiles underfoot, with natural wood tables, a bar dressed up with fluted wood, and gold accent lighting throughout. Four kitchen stations bear colorful tiles in keeping with the logo colors of yellow, pink, and orange.

Outside, the new patio is triple the size of the previous space, with white tables and chairs alongside colorful umbrellas,

Adirondack chairs, and strings of market lights. Several large fire pits will keep the chill at bay. A new 40-by-20-foot steel cabana, with an expansive bar seating 30 or so, is light and airy with tongue and groove white pine ceiling and rattan lights. Brandy’s total occupancy is 240, both inside and out, with the seasonal cabana operating May through October, weather permitting.

Kitchen Collective

Chef Hans Jessen served as executive sous chef at NOMAD. before moving across the way to set up shop as Brandy’s executive chef. With almost four decades in the industry, Chef Hans has a skill set perfected by a wealth of upscale experience.

A graduate of Rhode Island’s Johnson and Wales University, Jessen tenured at Germany’s historic Schlosshotel Kronberg as well as Ramada Renaissance Hotels, MGM Grand’s Brown Derby, and the 24 Grille in the Book Cadillac Hotel, among others. He’s excited to offer an entirely different dining model in the new restaurant.

Brandy’s four walk-up micro kitchens, each with its own chef and staff, is “a kitchen collective of sorts,” explains Laura. “Each will have its own [theme], menu, and flair…for the guest to select from.” Patrons will order directly and pick up their orders via pagers.

We’ve got the skinny on some delicious offerings coming out of all four spots:

Heirloom (fresh and vibrant): Salads, wraps, and grain bowls, packed with texture and flavor, are all created from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Try the Signature Salad with butter lettuce, fresh shrimp, red onion, avocado, cherry tomato, and garlic vinaigrette.

Wings + Beer (equals uncomplicated fun): Think wings, all wings. This

HARBORTOWN

straightforward menu comes with adventurous house-made sauces, plus a hand-picked selection of local beers.

Brandy’s Kitchen (home to comfort food classics): Juicy smash burgers, gourmet hot dogs, and piled-high sandwiches are menu highlights plus Reuben Egg Rolls, Brandy’s Best Wurst, and Classic Pastrami.

Fresh Catch (aka the bounty of the sea): We predict the Maine vs. Connecticut Lobster Rolls will be wildly popular. (The traditional Maine roll is filled with generous chunks of chilled lobster, while the Connecticut version is warm and buttery.)

The Fried Walleye Sandwich, Lobster Quesadilla, and Fish Tacos are bound to become favorites as well.

On tap, patrons will find eight beers, two cocktails, and white and rosé wine. Full bar service will feature selections from local, regional, national, and international distilleries, plus crafted signature cocktails, under development with NOMAD.

Find Brandy’s Harbortown at 820 Front St. in Bay Harbor.

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The National Writers Series is thrilled to bring Amy Tan, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club to the City Opera House stage. Her new book The Backyard Bird Chronicles, is a gorgeous, witty account of birding, and the beauty around us. With boundless charm and wit, Amy charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world, mapping the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches.

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Northern Michigan’s Most Iconic Eats

By Craig Manning

Rich, chocolatey fudge has been a staple in northern Michigan for decades. Authentic Vietnamese pho is a more recent addition to the local food scene. But what do these two (very different) culinary delights have in common? Both are part of the 2024 class of Northern Express’s Iconic Eats series.

Back in 2018, we started cataloging local dishes that we thought fit into northern Michigan’s foodie hall-of-fame. You know the kind of menu items we’re talking about: dishes that people come from far and wide to sample, or that locals make sure to talk up to all their friends. Five years on, we’ve spotlighted 24 distinct dishes, from pizza to pie to pozole, and this year’s installment brings the number to 29.

Read on to find out what we picked!

The Good Bowl

(Traverse City)

VEGAN PHO SAIGON WITH TURMERIC TOFU

“Soon always jokes that she opened up a Vietnamese restaurant in Traverse City because she wanted to eat more Vietnamese food.”

Those are the words of Tony Vu, executive chef for The Good Bowl. He’s talking about the mission of owner Soon Hagerty, who established the restaurant back in 2018. Central to the menu is the restaurant’s Pho Saigon, which Vu says was always intended to be one of the core pillars in The Good Bowl’s goal to bring authentic Vietnamese food to Traverse City.

“It’s my favorite food of all time,” Vu says of pho. “You have this hot broth, you have these slippery noodles, you have all these different toppings, and then you have this

cauldron of amazing flavors, from sweet to sour to salty to spicy to umami,” he says. “It’s just so unique, and so Vietnamese.”

When Pho Saigon first debuted, Good Bowl customers only had the option of a standard bone broth version. It was later, after taking a pilgrimage to Vietnam, that Vu hit upon the idea for a vegan version.

“I came upon this Buddhist-led restaurant in Dak Lak, which is a coffee-growing region in Vietnam, and they made this incredible mushroom broth,” Vu says. The experience inspired Vu to try his hand at a mushroom-broth-based pho, which ultimately opened the door for a totally meatless version of the Pho Saigon.

True vegans or vegetarians can keep the soup meatless with the addition of a spicy grilled turmeric tofu, though Vu says many fans of The Good Bowl’s pho—himself included—often mix and match the mushroom broth with other protein options, which include chicken, beef brisket, and ribeye.

“It’s really savory and quite delicious,” Vu says of the mushroom broth. “I often have my pho with the mushroom broth, but then add in all the other toppings.”

Clam Lake Beer Co.

(Cadillac)

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

It’s all in the herbs. So says Gunner Myers, Clam Lake Beer Co.’s kitchen manager, when asked about what makes the brewery’s New England clam chowder so darn good. Any establishment with “Clam Lake” in the name is required to have a clam chowder on the menu—even if you won’t actually find any clams in Cadillac’s nearby lake—and this recipe doesn’t disappoint.

“‘Staple’ is definitely the word I’d use,” Myers says when asked about the popularity of the soup. “It’s on our menu every day, and we’re well-known for it. I’ve never actually been to New England, but I’ve heard a lot of people say it’s the best clam chowder they’ve had outside of New England.”

Beyond making the chowder fresh every single morning, Myers says the key to the soup’s local following is the fresh rosemary and thyme included in the recipe. “The herbs really give it the signature flavor that everyone enjoys,” he says. “Well, that, and a few other little secret twists in the recipe…”

So, which Clam Lake beer should you pair with your chowder? Myers recommends the

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The Manitou (Frankfort)

SAUTEED LAKE PERCH

A seasonal restaurant, The Manitou in Frankfort had its 2024 opening day on Friday, April 19. Restaurant co-owner and head chef Lisa Machugh knew exactly what the first customers through the door were going to be looking for.

“Our first weekend is always really super heavy on our fish dishes,” Machugh says. “We have a lot of other things on our menu, and those things pick up steam the longer we are open. But that first weekend, it’s always going to be all about our whitefish and our lake perch.”

Machugh is celebrating her 40th season at The Manitou this year, and she says the restaurant’s fish dishes have always had a special X-factor, whether in winning over newcomers or satisfying longtime regulars. Key to the “crazy popular” nature of those dishes, she thinks, is The Manitou’s signature sauteed preparation.

“We’ve always served some version of Great Lakes yellow lake perch, but when I first started here, it was beer battered and deep fried,” she explains. “Eventually, we started running a Monday night special where we did sauteed perch. It was always pretty simple: We put the fish in a dry batter—like a Drake’s kind of thing— and then we sauté it in butter, throw some fresh garlic in, and finish it off. And that became really popular.”

Served with tartar sauce—but flavorful enough to “stand on its own,” per Machugh—the sauteed lake perch has been a top seller at The Manitou ever since.

“People just love sauteed fish,” she says. “It’s simple, it’s flavorful, and it’s consistent. People know they are going to get the same product every time they come in, and I think that’s why it’s so popular.”

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The Filling Station Microbrewery

(Traverse City)

THE SPARTAN/WOLVERINE PIZZAS

When the Express profiled The Filling Station in early 2020, owner and general manager Todd Klepper said the brewery had landed on flatbread pizzas as its go-to food option thanks to an operational philosophy of “keep it simple and do it well.”

While that proposition sounds simple, The Filling Station has always done pizza a bit differently than any other local restaurant with an adventurous collection of toppings. For instance, where else in northern Michigan can you get a pizza with pear, prosciutto, and brie?

If there’s an iconic option to be found on The Filling Station’s wildly popular pizza menu, though, it has to be the brewery’s universityinspired double header of “Spartan” and “Wolverine” pizzas. Michigan State fans get marinara sauce, cremini mushrooms, olives, red onions, pepperoni, prosciutto, and mozzarella on their Spartan pie. University of Michigan supporters, meanwhile, get the Wolverine, a sweet-and-spicy smorgasbord with marinara, pepperoni, fresh pineapple, jalapeños, and mozzarella.

Which of these delectable pizzas you order might depend on your football allegiance, or it might just depend on whether you’re more of an olives person or a pineapple-on-pizza person. At least when it comes to dining at The Filling Station, though, living in a house divided is fun: order a pizza half Spartan and half Wolverine— or better yet, come hungry and get one of each!

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Doug Murdick’s Fudge

(Traverse City)

PLAIN CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Cherries might be Traverse City’s signature food, but there’s another sweet treat that is borderline synonymous with northern Michigan’s small towns: fudge! And while the number of chocolatiers, candy shops, and ice cream parlors offering this chocolatey concoction in the region has increased exponentially over the years, our top northern Michigan fudge comes from the TC-based Doug Murdick’s brand.

Here’s the story: In 1964—60 years ago this year!—Doug and Doris Murdick opened Doug Murdick’s Fudge Store at 116 East Front Street in downtown TC. For Doug, fudge was a birthright: His grandfather, Henry Murdick, had started Mackinac Island’s first candy shop—called Murdick’s Candy Kitchen—in 1887. That establishment became world-famous not just for making delicious fudge, but also for turning the process of making fudge into a spectator event.

The Mackinac Island store, now called The Original Murdick’s Fudge, still operates today. The two Traverse City locations aren’t affiliated with that store, or with any of the other various Murdick fudge shops throughout northern Michigan. They are, however, part of the esteemed Murdick’s lineage, with Doug Murdick’s children—Debbie and Dave—carrying on the family business as proprietors and fudge makers.

The business itself isn’t the only thing they’re carrying on: When asked why Murdick’s fudge endures as a beloved local staple, Debbie credits one thing: Never, ever changing the recipe.

“Being consistent is so important,” she says. “I know some other fudge stores have changed their chocolate, or swapped out other ingredients, and people can tell the difference. We’re dedicated to using the same quality ingredients that my parents did. That can be hard when the cost of chocolate is going up and the cost of sugar is going up. But we don’t change, because we want to keep making the same quality product that our customers have loved for years and years.”

DOWNTOWN BELLAIRE

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 10 AM – 4 PM

Downtown Bellaire will be transformed into a walking one stop show of vendors & downtown businesses that will showcase their products and services to enhance the beauty of our visitors homes and guest properties. There will be opportunities to shop, arrange for services, get ideas, and learn about new ways to improve our homes and gardens. This will be the first of what will become an annual event!

We are still accepting vendors.

For more information contact Courtney at 231-676-1504 or email, buylocalbellaire@gmail.com

9 Bean Rows

Suttons Bay

Over the last 15 years, Jen and Nic Welty turned 9 Bean Rows from a garden into a CSA and farmer’s market staple, into a fullfledged bakery and eatery. The café now resides on a stretch of farmland just off East Duck Lake Road, where the Weltys have spread their wings (and their fields).

“It offered us land to grow vegetables and a kitchen and a retail space all on the same property,” says Jen. “It was exactly what we had been waiting for.”

After years of being an early-bird meal hub, they’ll be expanding their hours this summer, staying open until 7pm to sling out woodfired pizzas to the post-beach crowd. They’ll also be collaborating with Aurora Cellars to serve wine alongside their freshweekly menu.

On the Menu

Customers come from all over northern Michigan for 9 Beans’ stacked sammies, homegrown greens dressed in Fustini’s oils and vinegar, and brioche buns baked with farm-fresh eggs. The all-time bestsellers, foodie must-haves, and Jen Welty’s personal favorites include:

The Sourdough Boule and Sea Salt Fennel Loaves: These hearty, crusty rounds are 9 Bean Rows’ most popular bread loaves.

The Fine and Dandy (Ham and Butter on Baguette): Stacked with rosemary ham on a housemade baguette and topped with a generous portion of Plugra brand butter, this sandwich is Leelanau’s version of Jambon Beurre, a savory French classic.

Wood Fired Raclette Pizza: This melty cheese pie is covered in Leelanau Cheese’s creamy raclette, then layered with caramelized onions, roasted potato, and rosemary ham, finished off with a sprinkle of herbs.

Carrot Cake: Jen says a mainstay of the dessert case is their carrot cake. “It may not always look the same because sometimes we use our purple carrots and other times we use our white carrots. But what doesn’t change is its awesomeness.”

Find 9 Bean Rows at 9000 E Duck Lake Rd. in Suttons Bay. (231) 271-6658; 9beanrows.com

By Northern Express Staff & Contributors

Let’s talk about a perfect loaf of bread. Out-of-this-world paninis. Mexican-Anishinaabe fusion tacos. And the beers and other beverages that pair just right with our favorite meals. Welcome to your spring 2024 restaurant guide. Here, we’ve pulled together seven standout eateries we’ve visited in the last few months to help you make the call on your next night (or lunch) out on the town. All we ask in return…don’t leave a single bite behind.

Identity Brewing Company

Traverse City

Meet the new kid on the block on Union Street: Identity Brewing Company. Identity took over the former home of The Dish Cafe, a popular luncheon destination in downtown Traverse City that offered alcoholic beverages and a healthy menu but with limited hours. The eatery officially rebranded as Identity on Dec. 1, 2023.

New owners Josh and Amanda Thomas have backgrounds in hospitality: Amanda spent years in the event industry before becoming a senior account executive for a local technology and training company. She focuses on the event, social media, and business elements of their company.

Meanwhile, Josh’s interest in beer began as a homebrewer. He worked for seven-and-a-half years at Traverse City’s Right Brain Brewing and was head brewer his last three years there.

On the Menu

“Many people loved The Dish and were regulars there when we moved, and we promised to continue to serve the same, fresh quality food they have always had,” Amanda says. “We have continued to see The Dish staples be popular selections, such as the Ahi Poke Bowl, the Buddha Bowl, and our Cuban is always a huge hit, along with our fresh daily soups.”

Other beloved dishes include Chicken Shawarma (with the choice to add whipped garlic toum); oven fried falafel on a thin, grilled pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, and lemon-tahini sauce; and Avocado Toast with micro-greens and lemon parsley vinaigrette on toasted sourdough bread.

Josh and Amanda have added their own version of chili and use fresh, handmade dough from a local vendor for their pizza offerings, which they plan to expand.

Identity’s beers are IPA-centric, more in the East Coast style, meaning they’re fruity and citrusy and less bitter. Josh plans to offer some other styles throughout the year, perhaps some sours or fun dark beers, but he doesn’t want to replicate what is being offered at other breweries. Five beers are on tap, as well as a Mawby sparkling wine; the most popular beers are The Kid and Ja Boom.

Find Identity Brewing at 108 S Union St. in Traverse City. (231) 932-2233; identitybrewing.com

Make Believe Pizza Traverse City

Is it easy for an artist to switch mediums? In the case of Make Believe Pizza, absolutely. Em Randall is a self-taught northern Michigan artist with a solid following in and outside of Michigan; now, with musician husband Jack Senff, she’s taken their creativity into the kitchen.

Make Believe operates out of West Side Beverage on West Front Street in Slabtown. The space proved to be a good fit and the partnership indicative of the kind of smalltown, word-of-mouth dynamic that can make things happen.

Both Randall and Senff have restaurant/ pizza/coffeehouse experience, and their goal is to make meals for people who enjoy healthy, flavorful food. “We just want to make good pizza for good people. That’s really it. There are no lofty ambitions for anything beyond or bigger than that for now,” Randall says.

On the Menu

A Make Believe pie is “east-coast inspired,” Randall says, “but it’s definitely its own thing.” That means a thinner crust with a nice chewy “good bread” outer edge. Slices are generous—six pieces in every 16inch pie—with enough heft for one-handed enjoyment. Randall says the “sauce is super simple,” with “nice tomatoes with nothing much added. [It’s] fresh and bright.”

Expect a small menu with weekly and biweekly changes. Randall indicates that the only constant on the menu is the Plain Red, their cheese pizza with mozzarella, fresh basil, herbs, and parmesan.

The shop is vegetarian, so expect whole dairy products as the standard: whole milk mozzarella and American Grana, or superaged parmesan. Plant-based pepperoni, tempeh “bacon,” and house-made black bean “sausage” are as flavorful as the real thing.

A pop-up favorite from summer 2023 was the Sausage Onion, with that black bean “sausage” and thin sliced onions. Or look for the Panzanella, with olive oil, mozzarella, ramp cream cheese, artichokes, slow-roasted tomatoes, croutons, and parsley. And the Mushroom Olive, with roasted mushrooms, green olives, fresh garlic, herbs, and parmesan, will surely be on the menu.

Find Make Believe Pizza inside West Side Beverage at 912 West Front St. in Traverse City. makebelievepizza.com.

Boyne River Inn

Boyne City

For several years, Boyne City residents and visitors were impatiently waiting for the reopening of the Boyne River Inn, a popular downtown landmark for a good drink, a great meal, and a river view. After a seemingly endless round of will it/ won’t it, the iconic eatery finally reopened its doors in May 2023.

Local chef Russell Yardley is a partner in the venture. “The BRI is the last local bar in town,” says Yardley, “and I didn’t want it to stop being a local bar.”

The point is that no one wanted to change the place into something it wasn’t. Rather, patrons wanted to see new owners make updates where needed, be subtle about it, and keep the same vibe for which the BRI has always been known: a comfortable, friendly place with reliable food and drink.

On the Menu

“I wanted to keep the traditional [menu],” Yardley explains, while he is also including a number of signature dishes from his tenure at other locations. BRI standards include the All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Chips and the half-pound BRI Burger, plus a roster of sandwiches, soups, salads, and sides.

Items from Yardley’s other kitchens include the Bricklayer Sandwich, a twohanded pile of ham, salami, and Italian sausage smothered with cheese; and Lemon Chicken, gently sautéed in lemon butter. And because this is a bar with a Cordon Bleu pedigree, beyond the bar fare, one can also expect a Medjool date appetizer, a charcuterie board, and fine, hand-cut New York strips.

The shiny red pizza oven, the one big addition to the original BRI footprint, serves up fresh pies based on a locally famous sauce and crust recipe.

Expect the full complement of beers and ales, from near and far, both small-batch and industry standards, plus quality wines by the glass and the bottle, from national and international vineyards, and hand-crafted cocktails both traditional and contemporary.

Find the Boyne River Inn at 229 Water St. in Boyne City. (231) 222-4053

Chubby Unicorn Traverse City

For years, 439 East Front has housed restaurants like Patisserie Amie, Cook’s House, 9 Bean Rows, Sparks BBQ, and most recently, Zest Kitchen. Today, chef Justin Chouinard holds the keys to that cozy little kitchen as the proprietor of Chubby Unicorn, the sandwichfocused lunch destination inspired by his former food truck of the same name.

The brick-and-mortar version of Chubby Unicorn, which opened Jan. 1, 2024, has room for a dozen patrons dining in at once, which gives Chouinard the chance to interact with new customers, get feedback on the menu, and chat with regulars.

Chouinard is only open during perhaps the most ideal hours for a restauranteur to also have a life outside a kitchen: MondayFriday, 11am-3pm. The hours are also ideal for folks working downtown, especially as lunch hours have been curbed or cut at many of the area’s other eateries.

“As long as I can make a living and keep these doors open, that’s really what I’m gonna try and stick with. Just because it is nice to have a life outside of work,” he says.

On the Menu

A Chubby Unicorn diner fears no flavor: The Dilly Dally salad comes loaded with eleven ingredients including candied walnuts and sundried tomato basil feta cheese, while creatively-titled sandwiches like the CapiDoodle-Dew loads up garlic asiago Bay Bread with grilled chicken, capicola, provolone, asiago cheese, peppadew peppers, red onion, cilantro, herb aioli, and sweet Italian dressing.

The Thick Little Hottie goes even further, piling pastrami, roast turkey, capicola, gorgonzola, sharp cheddar, peppadew, and crispy jalapeños onto a garden ciabatta roll and topping it with both a roasted garlic aioli and a habanero drizzle.

“[The paninis] became so popular that when the brick and mortar came along, I decided to stick with the exact same thing,” he says. “I think what sets my paninis and sandwiches apart from the rest is that I butter and season the top of every single panini very specifically so that it matches the flavors on the inside of the bread. That gives it a real extra pizzazz, for sure.”

Specials change every week from a nearendless font of sandwich inspiration.

Find the Chubby Unicorn at 439 East Front St. in Traverse City.

Room 94 Taps and Bourbon Petoskey

Odawa Casino is upping its food and drink game with a new venture, Room 94 Taps and Bourbon. Located in the casino’s former buffet space, Room 94 exudes an inviting, welcoming vibe with an eclectic menu, a solid selection of bourbons and cocktails, and Michigan craft beers on tap, including two brewed on the premises.

The former Waas-No-De Buffet closed during the pandemic and never reopened. One of the reasons for revamping the space has been a decline in the popularity of buffets at casinos, and the team at Odawa wanted to envision something fresh.

On the Menu

In the kitchen, the restaurant smokes its own meats, makes its own BBQ and other sauces, uses local produce as much as possible—from a tribal garden and local farmers—and makes its dough and sauce for its popular stone-fired pizzas. “We’ve sold 1,000

pizzas since we opened [in January],” Food & Beverage Director Mickey Cannon says.

The biggest menu sellers are the Smokehouse Sandwiches, burgers, and the Wonton-Wrapped Fried Pickle (a pickle spear wrapped with ham and swiss cheese and then in a wonton wrapper before being fried). The Street Tacos, with protein options such as beerbraised smoked pork carnitas or extra crispy chicken thighs, are also standouts.

Among the sandwiches, the King of Smoke is a customer favorite. It’s a combination of brisket, pulled pork, and pork belly, topped with onion rings, fried cheddar curds, and Asian slaw, accompanied by a cup of gochujang sauce for dipping.

“Nothing goes better with smoked foods than beer and bourbon,” Cannon says. “It’s the perfect combination.”

The bourbon selection includes staples like Buffalo Trace, Basil Hayden, Maker’s Mark, and Wild Turkey but also higherend choices like Eagle Rare 10 Year, Weller Special Reserve, and Blanton’s.

In addition, Room 94 has partnered with Maker’s Mark to create its own special release, a bourbon aged for an additional nine weeks in barrels fitted with customwood finishing and hand-selected staves.

Find Room 94 Taps and Bourbon inside Odawa Casino at 1760 Lears Rd. in Petoskey. odawacasino.com/room-94

La Catrina Mexican Nishinaab Manistee

Fusion restaurants are not a new concept; the joining of cultures in unique food creations is a practice that’s been around (and popular) for a while. What is less common, however, is finding a restaurant that creates surprising and distinctive menu items from two cultures that are not traditionally combined.

That’s exactly what La Catrina Mexican Nishinaab of Manistee is doing with their Anishinaabe and Mexican fusion menu. The idea to combine the two cultures in the menu was inspired by owner Austin Vela’s son.

“He shares both Mexican and Anishinaabe cultures, and we wanted to create something that represented both cultures,” Vela says. Vela’s fiancée has Native American heritage, while Vela has Mexican heritage.

La Catrina opened its doors in October of 2023. The restaurant is located on River Street in Manistee, just off the Riverwalk trail. There’s a patio in the back that overlooks the river, perfect for enjoying a lunch or dinner outside in the warmer months.

On the Menu

The dishes that Vela and his fiancée would cook at home laid the foundation for the menu. Whether you stop in to sample the fry bread appetizer or come looking for a flaming burrito (yes, a burrito they set on fire!), La Catrina is a great place to try something new.

What has customers raving? Vela points to dishes like the Rez-Wich, a fried spam sandwich on fry bread (a fried flat dough bread) and the Three Sisters dip, a pico de gallo-style salsa created with the three sisters crops of corn, squash, and beans. Also popular are the birria tacos made with shredded three-beef stew, the loaded Indian taco served on fry bread, and the bison burger.

There’s also Burrito Mole, Pollo Toluca (chicken breast with chorizo and cheese, served with rice and beans on the side), and Arroz con Pollo. In addition to food, customers can order local and imported beers and ciders, as well as margaritas.

Find La Catrina Mexican Nishinaab at 350 River St. in Manistee. (231) 887-4376

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Challengers

by JOSEPH BEYER

Sexual tension smashes back onto the big screen in Challengers, the much-hyped love triangle drama set within the world of professional tennis. What makes the film somewhat remarkable (among other things), is how Italian director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) and his cast achieve this sensual landscape without the usual titillating R-rated visuals. Instead, by focusing on the intensity of desire itself as a psychological act, Challengers becomes a multi-hyphenated success—a terrific coming of age story, sports drama, and cinematic erotica all at once.

At the center as the object of everyone’s desire is artist Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a Serena Williams-like tennis player bound for professional dominance and endorsement deals. As Tashi, Zendaya delivers another fascinating portrayal here (also starring in the blockbuster Dune franchise early this spring). Her intensity as a young player destined for greatness is matched only by the character’s intolerance for those who can’t find the edge to win. Tashi’s drive as a player is first physical, then mental, and finally emotional as she observes, “It’s not a game; tennis is a conversation.”

Deconstructing that “conversation” becomes the puzzle of the Challengers plot, which is elegantly simple but surprisingly complex when two best friends have the misfortune of falling for Tashi at the same time. The brash and boldest of the two is Patrick, played by actor John O’Connor (last seen as Prince Charles in the Netflix series The Crown ). Patrick is a passion player who favors intimidation and instincts over training and routine, never fully playing by the rules or achieving his full potential.

His best friend in sport and life is Art Donaldson, played by actor Mike Faist (last seen as the lead in Pinball: The Man Who Saved The Game). Art is the junior, looking up to Patrick and using him as a guide in growing up and “painting the lines.”

Their surprise rivalry begins in high school when the awkward but talented players see Tashi’s greatness for the first time in person and pour their dynamic-duo energy at her, hoping one of them will get lucky enough to catch her eye.

Amused and in control, Tashi uses her own sexuality to draw both in and what follows is a sort of Y tu mamá también for the metrosexual fluidity of our modern times. Their tête-à-tête blends intimacy and competition into one overlapping battle as the friends find themselves facing off in unexpected and dangerous territory.

Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes uses love and sport interchangeably in the narrative, while director Guadagnino’s frenetic and visceral visuals bring tennis to life in ways you can’t understand until you experience the jump scare of a serve for the first time in your life. Adding to the overall and unique moodiness is a brilliant score from collaborators Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (who won best Oscar for their music to the 2010 hit The Social Network). It all works to create a dreamworld that could only exist in the movies, and a fast paced ride even at 2 hours and 11 minutes.

There is a brightness to the film’s energy that feels hot and dangerous without ever being pornographic, reminding us again that the most powerful aphrodisiac is still our imagination.

The Science and Soul of Kombucha

A journey from fermentation to flavor with Cultured Kombucha

By Hanna Lee-Kleb

Amidst the bustling world of healthconscious beverages, Traverse City’s Cultured Kombucha has emerged as a rising star. This certified woman-owned business has not only captivated taste buds with its drinks in the last decade, but it has also captured hearts with its commitment to social good. (One percent of all Cultured Kombucha profits are donated to antihuman trafficking efforts.)

Now, with its recent distribution deal with SpartanNash, Cultured Kombucha is poised to share its bubbly goodness with an even wider audience. We sat down with founder Courtney Lorenz to talk about how the business has evolved…and how the guthealthy bacteria that makes kombucha pop has evolved, too.

Homegrown Brews

Lorenz had her first sip of kombucha while volunteering on a farm some 11 years ago.

“I tried it for the first time on an organic farm,” she recalls. “It was a nourishing beverage that resonated with me, and I knew there was something special about it.” She began brewing her own batches at home, sharing them with friends and family. Her growing passion for kombucha and its potential health benefits fueled her determination to turn her

hobby into a business.

Drawing from her background in culinary arts and nutrition, Lorenz launched Cultured in 2015. Her vision was to bridge the gap between people and their food choices, empowering them to make healthier decisions on a daily basis.

Lorenz says in the early days, a small space no bigger than a closet served as the birthplace of their brews. “We got our license from the Department of Agriculture and started with some five-gallon jars,” she explains. At the time, they were making Namaste Nectar, Genuine Ginger (both still around), and Original (available as a taproom exclusive). The finished products were sold at local farmers markets.

Making the transition to retail stores was a pivotal step for the company’s growth, and it happened in winter 2015 when Cultured Kombucha found its first retail partners in Edson Farms Market & Deli and Cuppa Joe. Lorenz recalls the excitement and anxious moments of those early meetings with retailers. “It was nerve-racking but also exciting to see my vision becoming a reality,” she says.

As Cultured Kombucha gained momentum, it quickly earned its reputation as the fastest-growing kombucha brand in the Midwest. Lorenz attributes this growth to a combination

of factors, including meticulous product development, authentic branding, and a commitment to customer health.

“For smaller brands like us, I was pretty meticulous about taking a slow and steady growth approach, both because I don’t have any outside investment and because I serve the company with my heart and soul.”

Lorenz also emphasizes the importance of customer trust and loyalty in sustaining this growth. “Customers will continue to come back to our brand because it’s an authentic product,” she says. Case in point, Cultured Kombucha continues to be the only certified organic brew in the Midwest.

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Bacteria (and Yeast!)

Those organic ingredients largely come from Up North farmland, such as Providence Farms, Pleasant Hill Farms, Lakeview Hill Farms, Mayfield Organics, and more. The local touch is important to Lorenz, because better ingredients make better kombucha.

Speaking of making, we asked Lorenz to give us some behind the scenes on how the sausage—or in this case, the kombucha— gets made.

“Kombucha is a tea that’s fermented for health instead of alcohol,” she explains. Unlike beer and wine, which are encapsulated fermentation processes, kombucha undergoes an open-air fermentation,

allowing the culture to breathe and thrive.

The magic happens thanks to the symbiotic relationship within the kombucha culture, known as Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY). The yeast and bacteria within the SCOBY collaborate to break down sugars, produce healthy acids and enzymes, and create the signature effervescence of kombucha. “Kombucha is an incredible example of things in nature working together for our health benefit,” Lorenz adds.

Depending on the time of year, the kombucha can ferment from 14-29 days. The entire process requires significant attention to detail, as kombucha can become overly vinegary, lack carbonation, or become offflavored. There have been a few instances of trial and error as the team has tried out flavors that flopped—cacao, mint, and cucumber are a few experiments that didn’t make the cut—while others have become such fan favorites that they’ve joined the “always available” list.

Most folks who enjoy the beverage do so not just because of the flavor, but because kombucha is said to promote gut health and overall well-being.

“Kombucha facilitates achieving what’s referred to as homeostasis within your gut,” Lorenz explains. In a world filled with various stressors, both internal and external,

our bodies often face disruptions in gut health. Kombucha acts as a natural remedy by providing the necessary “good bugs” to restore balance to the microbiome.

Lorenz compares the microbiome to a complex ecosystem comprising trillions of microbes. “Fermented foods, like kombucha, work to rebalance the microbiome, helping individuals thrive,” she says. The probiotics, amino acids, and antioxidants present in the beverage contribute to this restoration process, supporting the body’s natural ability to maintain equilibrium.

Small Steps and Giant Leaps

Microbiome sounds tiny, right? Though we’re talking about itty-bitty bacteria, the kombucha culture itself can grow quite large during fermentation, upwards of 140 pounds! Lorenz likens it to a “sci-fi creature,” emphasizing the unique nature of the brewing process.

Working with that culture-creature in a closet-size space was never easy, and today Lorenz proudly showcases their recent upgrade to a larger bottling facility, capable of producing up to 5,000 of bottles of kombucha per day. While that’s a giant leap from their humble beginnings, it’s still just a small step in the scheme of large-scale production.

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“Consumer perception often assumes a massive factory setting, but the reality is far from it,” Lorenz says.

Still, the new technology will allow Cultured to keep pace with their expanded offerings in SpartanNash stores. The company is also rolling out a brand refresh and product expansion, including the launch of a new flavor, Mango Tango. (For those counting, that brings Cultured’s offerings to seven cornerstone flavors: Namaste Nectar, Genuine Ginger, Local’s Lemonade, Yooper Berry, Lavender Bliss, Strawberry Rhubarb, and occasional seasonal drops.)

Looking ahead, Lorenz envisions Cultured Kombucha making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of commu across the Midwest and beyond.

“Health should not be elitist or out of reach; it’s an innate human existence,” Lorenz emphasizes. “With Cultured Kombucha, I found a vessel to teach people about the connection between what they consume and their overall well-being.”

Find a bottle near you by visiting drinkcultured. com/find-us, visit the tasting room Mon.-Fri. from 10am - 2:00pm or the Grab and Go Cooler available 24/7 at 3842 Jupiter Crescent Drive in Traverse City.

Cultured Kombucha can now be found in SpartanNash's 85 Michigan grocery stores—which includes local go-tos like Family Fare.

Mental Health First Aid classes will be offered for anyone in the community on May 9 (Adult) and May 30 (Youth), 8AM-5PM, in Cadillac. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults or youth. NASW-Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Credits included. Register at THIS LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y45ykbmj

The Northwest Community Health Innovation Region’s Behavioral Health Initiative is launching a 21-Day Stigma Challenge on May 1.

This challenge is designed to educate residents and stakeholders from every sector about the negative effects of stigma against mental illness and substance use disorders, how to recognize it, and provide tools to fight it.

Each day will include a curated set of short videos and/or articles/toolkits to read and recommended actions to take to fight stigma. Each “Take Action” Activity that participants complete will count as one entry into the 21Day Stigma Challenge Completion Drawing. At the end of the challenge, five people will be randomly selected from the pool to win $100 gift cards.

Anyone may participate by signing up at THIS LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdfwhzpv

“Jonesin” Crosswords

ACROSS

1. "___ the weather up there?"

5. Hurricane response org.

9. Pleased

13. Occupied, as a desk

14. Tehran's location

15. Shine partner

16. Ancient Greek mathematician who couldn't bring his triangle theorem out into the open?

18. Comcast and Spectrum, for two

19. Abbr. after a seller's suggested price

20. Seat of Washoe County, Nevada

21. Like fishnets

22. "Good for life" pet food brand

24. Job interview subject, even when you can't face the work?

27. Alpacas' cousins

29. "Boom Clap" performer Charli ___

30. 1055, to Caesar

31. Mr., in Spain

32. ___ stands

34. Spanakopita cheese

35. 1998 National League MVP who's not big on germs?

38. Spice Girl who turned 50 in April 2024

41. "___ I a stinker?" (Bugs Bunny line)

42. Tricks

46. Cold War broadcast across the Atlantic, for short

47. Bowling target

48. Unfortunate event

49. Exactly right, but without the blood?

53. Lawnmower brand that means "bull"

54. Play dirty, per a Michelle Obama catchphrase

55. Rowboat need

57. Coating material

58. Is repentant of

59. "Like that's believable, even at this awful height!"

62. Admin.'s aide

63. One of the Hawaiian Islands

64. Nervous utterances

65. Chaotic state

66. Tiny puff of smoke

67. Act gloomy

DOWN

1. Seat at a barn dance, maybe

2. Footstool

3. When doubled, a guitar effect

4. "A ___ Is Born"

5. Shrek's wife

6. It might be clerical

7. Old ewe in "Babe"

8. Response, for short

9. "Peer Gynt" composer Edvard

10. Nimble

11. Road-surface material

12. Songwriter Buddy who co-founded Capitol Records

13. Gives away the ending of

17. 100 ___ ("Doritos & Fritos" duo)

21. Mystery guest moniker

23. Internet comedy group since 2002

25. Live and breathe

26. ___-1 ("Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" vehicle)

28. Legendary Notre Dame coach Parseghian

32. Acid in proteins

33. Ant. antonym

34. Goethe "deal with the devil" character

36. Injure badly

37. '80s anti-missile plan, for short

38. List of events

39. Ineffectual

40. Like homes without TVs, slangily

43. Chance to take your shot?

44. Symptom of otitis

45. Multipurpose utensils

47. Chapel bench

48. "___ Breckinridge" (Gore Vidal novel)

50. Dawson, Combs, Anderson, Karn, O'Hurley, and Harvey, e.g.

51. ___ Arcade (business trying to look cool in "Wayne's World")

52. Absorb eagerly

56. "You rebel ___" ("Return of the Jedi" line)

59. Impress

60. "Bali ___" ("South Pacific" highlight)

61. P, in the Greek alphabet

by Matt Jones

Garages | Houses | Sheds | Barns | Cabins | Pavilions | Carport s | Woodsheds

MID MICHIGAN BARNS WEAVER BARNS

WEAVER BARNS ALL STEEL CARPORTS

Meaningful, Practical, and Magical

The guiding principles behind Poetess and Stranger

By Krista Cain

Sarah Snider, owner of Poetess and Stranger, has poured nearly three decades of experience into the creation of her Petoskey shop. The retail endeavor, which opened its doors in 2021, offers a variety of quality, magical goods at great value.

The magic that imbues itself into Poetess and Stranger is that entry point within ourselves where we find deeper connection and meaning. According to Snider, this is “not terribly different than prayer or intention work or meditation. It’s any moment where you go inside yourself to connect with a deeper mystery.”

Snider goes on to say, “As with any kind of spiritual practice, [it’s about] really developing your experience of that mystery and trying to learn as much as you can about it by connecting with the best parts of yourself and sharing those parts with the world around you in actions that are meant to advance the lives of the people around you.”

To help everyday people get in touch with the magic within themselves, Poetess and Stranger carries candles, incense, notebooks, herbal medicines (which you can select from bulk bins to suit your particular wants and needs), soaps, books, as well as an assortment of crystals, tarot decks, stickers, jewelry, gaming dice, live plants, and more.

The tone of these offerings are not strictly solemn—they also include sweetness and even wry sarcasm. Each of the hundreds

of items on offer is meant to be meaningful, beautiful, and above all, practical to individuals of all backgrounds and spiritual (or non-spiritual) practices.

“I don’t need to sell the thing you use once and then [discard],” Snider says. “I carry things that you will use for a long time or things that you will use up altogether. I’m trying to reduce some material waste in this world by selling things that will be used.”

Meeting the Community

In addition to being the owner and operator of Poetess and Stranger, Snider is an active member of The Petoskey Club, a community mental health group, as well as The Gathering, an interfaith organization focused on generating mutual understanding and positive connections for people from across the faith spectrum. She is also a published poet.

But before becoming a Michigander, Snider was a Minnesotan who grew up not far from Minneapolis. She fell in love with northern Michigan through decades of visiting her parents’ summer home here. After graduating from University of Minnesota (Morris) with an art degree, she decided to make Petoskey her home.

Although moving here was an easy choice, opening a storefront has not always been so simple.

After hosting her first psychic fair during her first year here, Snider was alerted to the fact that this practice had been made illegal in Petoskey in 2014 by way of a local ordinance.

When she looked into the ordinance, she found that it was written in such a way that would restrict and force additional licensure not just for fortune tellers but also for local church ministers.

Upon this realization, and along with local clergy, she challenged the ordinance. And although lawyers and even the American Civil Liberties Union got involved, Snider says it was a positive experience. “At no point in time did I feel like the city council was out to get me. I felt heard,” she says.

City council voted immediately to overturn the original ordinance until they were able to come up with something new. At that point, it was discovered that in the years between 2014 and 2021, Michigan had passed a law making it illegal for any municipality to legally restrict any practice not made illegal by a state law. “And so [the issue] just vanished in the night,” Snider says.

Free to carry on, Snider turned her focus back to the store and what it takes to make a successful business. “There’s an element of fun to pivoting with [customer] preferences and requests. What a treat for me when someone comes into the shop and [exclaims], ‘Aw, yeah! I’ve been looking for this!’ Or, ‘I’ve always wondered about this but I’ve only ever seen it online!’ What I love is to delight people.”

This ability to flex and flow with the changing needs of the community is part of why she named the store Poetess and Stranger, a phrase from one of her poems.

In it, Snider talks about her relationship to the lake waters and their relationship to her. (Read the full poem at poetessandstranger. com.)

The name, according to Snider, is a nod to the ever-changing flow of life and keeps her free to change the tagline of her business to reflect her offerings as they grow and evolve. For example, when the store first opened it focused heavily on herbal remedies, but Snider found that to be unsustainable and has made several pivots along the way.

Economy of Mutual Reverence

Today, the store’s inventory is thoughtfully selected and strongly features goods from an abundance of companies owned by women, those in the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and other marginalized groups.

But one thing you won’t find at Poetess and Stranger are artificially high prices. Through her storefront, Snider creates a unique kind of economy of mutual reverence. Here, suppliers and customers take part not just in transactions, per se, but in mutually beneficial exchanges.

And though the suppliers’ fee remains the same, Snider ensures that many of these items are priced below Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) in order to keep them accessible to community members living in our region. She also stocks items in the $5-$20 range alongside more precious offerings so that shoppers of all means can find something delightful.

Sarah Snider

But what if you have a need and no money? Amazingly, Snider has you covered there, too. She stocks free supplies that folks are welcome to take as needed. These run the gamut from snacks to handmade scarves to menstrual supplies to books, hats, and more. And, as with every aspect of her business, there is a thoughtful inquiry behind this decision.

“It’s tiring surviving under your own steam,” Snider says, but opening Poetess and Stranger has given her the autonomy to “fulfill a community need.” She hopes that her retail products, free offerings, and events help people answer the following questions for themselves: Who are we when our needs

are met? When we are fed? Clothed? When we have an opportunity to learn?

“I think each of us is astonished to discover that there are so many times when our needs are just not met. And this isn’t necessarily about poverty, either. [It’s about] how we feel when our needs are met and we don’t have to return the favor.”

Creating Space for the Poets

Snider does many things without expectation of a favor returned; it’s simply part of the ethos behind Poetess and Stranger. This includes the poetry club and events that she hosts, which are open to all.

Last April, in honor of National Poetry Month, Snider hosted her first poetry workshop. The group now meets every Saturday with a monthly open mic night, too.

“When we read poetry, when we discuss poetry, we become better poets,” she says.

To help people along this journey, Snider curates a selection of poems each month for attendees to get curious about, dig into, and find inspiration.

“The people that attend this group regularly, I have seen a change in their poetry and it is phenomenal. And then, of course, we do a poetry reading once a month where

people come to read their original poems, and it is tender. These people are getting up and being vulnerable. This is a space where we’re not going to be offering criticism. This is an encouraging space. There are poets of all experience levels [and ages] and I love it.”

The Poetess and Stranger poetry club, aka Alive Poets Society, meets Saturdays from 9am-11am. Open Mic nights are held on the third Mondays of the month from 7pm-finish (cancellations are announced ahead of time on social media).

Find Poetess and Stranger at 445 E Mitchell St, Unit A in Petoskey. poetessandstranger.com

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Restoring Sleeping Bear Inn

After sitting dormant for 50 years, the historic inn is poised to welcome visitors this summer

By Al Parker

It won’t be long before Glen Haven visitors will be able to experience waking up in the oldest hotel in the National Park Service.

For the past couple of months, room reservations have been taken almost daily for the fully refurbished Sleeping Bear Inn, which last hosted guests some 50 years ago.

“It’s been a labor of love,” says Maggie Kato, executive director of the nonprofit Balancing Environment and Rehabilitation (BEAR), which has a 40-year lease to rehab the inn and operate it as a bed and breakfast. “We are so very grateful for the support and assistance from everyone who helped us breathe life back into this historic treasure.”

More than 100 reservations, starting in August and running up to Christmas, have been booked at the eight-room inn. “Almost all of the weekends are gone,” says Kato. “For 15 weekends, all eight rooms are already booked.”

Scheming & Dreaming

Kato, her husband Jeff Kato, and construction manager George MacEachern have been the driving forces behind this years-long restoration project, which started as a dream back in 2018.

The Katos were living in Flint when Maggie read an article about how to be an innkeeper. Soon they were kicking around the idea of operating their own bed and breakfast. “We were scheming and dreaming together,” she says with a laugh.

The Katos were regular visitors to northern Michigan and followed up their talks by making a phone call to the park office to discuss the inn. After negotiations and lots of governmental paperwork, in January 2020, the Katos got a contract with the park service. The deal also includes a garage near the inn. Then COVID came along and the project stalled. Eventually, a lease was signed in March 2022.

The renovation is a $2 million project.

The Katos sold their home, putting up $350,000 and receiving another $100,000 in gifts and donations. The balance is expected to come from room revenues.

On a blustery spring morning, an open house attracted hundreds of supporters and interested onlookers as Maggie and Jeff were handed inn keys by National Lakeshore superintendent Scott Tucker. “Cars were lined up all down the road,” says Maggie.

“The National Park Service is excited to see the Sleeping Bear Inn come back to life,” says Tucker. “One can imagine sitting on the porch in the late 1800s and reading a newspaper or watching the hustle and bustle around the frontier hotel. This summer, visitors are once again going to be able to experience walking up on the shore of Lake Michigan in the oldest hotel in the National Park Service.”

He goes on to add, “The park is proud of the work BEAR has done over the last 24 months to bring this moment in history back to the community, and I look forward to many years of collaboration and storytelling in Glen Haven.”

Restoring & Upgrading

The physical restoration work at the inn began immediately when MacEachern, a friend from Genesee County, moved to Leelanau County and brought his years of construction experience to the team.

There were decades of debris to clean out and plenty of repairs to make on the historic building. Painting, sanding, and revisions have been ongoing. “I learned a lot about [window] glazing,” jokes Maggie.

But the aged inn’s bones were good, including dozens of sturdy wooden beams,

some up to 40 feet long. “The beams are beautiful,” says MacEachern, pointing out where someone carved initials into one of the solid venerable columns.

“We’ve had lots of help,” notes Jeff. “Close to 100 bodies have been involved in helping. Some gave hundreds of hours [of their time], and some gave six or eight. We’ve appreciated every one of them.”

And during the work, volunteers have unearthed an array of aged artifacts. They found a nickel dated 1868, a penny from 1879, a clay pipe, and a number of old-time medicine bottles—including an Alka Seltzer

The return of Sleeping Bear Inn was four years in the making,

The centennial building has served as an inn for most of its lifetime.

container complete with unused tablets— from the early 1900s.

“We found old shipping containers from Marshall Fields,” says Maggie, referring to the landmark upscale department store in Chicago. “We also found two [dinner] plates that were intact and several that were in pieces, along with a butter knife with a bone handle, license plates, and inkwells that date back to the 1800s.”

The upgrade is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, with

A SIDE OF HISTORY

available ramps and one residential room on the first floor. The room features two private entrances and a cozy covered porch which offers a stunning view of Lake Michigan.

A large kitchen, a parlor and two dining rooms are also on the ground floor. Seven guest rooms, each with their own private bathrooms, are on the second floor. Room rates range from $269 to $339, depending on the view.

For more information, visit sleepingbearinn.org.

There’s some confusion about the earliest days of the inn. Some sources date its founding as early as 1857, others point to 1866. Either way, it was one of the most popular stops for ships plying the waters of the Great Lakes.

For about 30 years, a cruise along Lake Michigan was a more pleasant way to travel than by rail or road. It was common for Chicago businessmen to leave their families in northern Michigan for summer vacations, joining them on Saturday mornings after an overnight trip from Illinois. Often they would stay at the inn. The return trip to Chicago would leave Sunday night. The fare was $5 each way.

Early French-Canadian immigrants William and Ezilda Farrant managed the hotel and farmed the area. “The inn has a chair that was donated from the Farrant family,” says Maggie.

David Henry Day arrived in Glen Haven in 1878, appointed as an agent for the Northern Transportation Company, whose steamships stopped in the village to load up on wood to fuel their boilers. Over the next 10 years, Day directed operations in Glen Haven and worked for Hannah Lay in Traverse City, overseeing the lumbering operations. By 1890, the DH Day Company was well established in Glen Haven as a lumbering operation, supplying cordwood and producing hardwood lumber from the sawmill.

For a while, Day lived in a room suite at the inn. “This historic corner room was home to DH Day,” Maggie tells us. “With stunning views of the lake and the village, this spacious room will offer a memorable stay.”

On Dec. 20, 1889, 36-year-old Day, and 19-year-old Eva Ezilda Farrant were married. Eva was the daughter of the Farrants, who managed the Inn from 1877 to 1883 and 1896 to 1907. She was a schoolteacher in the area for three years prior to their marriage. Day and Eva had nine children, with seven living to adulthood.

An old postcard features the inn.

Jeff Kato, George MacEachern, and Maggie Kato are the driving force behind the Sleeping Bear Inn’s renovation.

Motorists routinely made the drive to visit the historic inn.

Atlanta- ATL

Boston- BOS

Charlotte- CLT

Chicago- ORD

Dallas/Fort Worth- DFW

Denver- DEN

Detroit- DTW

Fort Lauderdale- FLL

Houston- IAH

Minneapolis- MSP

Newark- EWR

New Haven- HVN

New York-LaGuardia- LGA

Orlando/Sanford- SFB

Philadelphia- PHL

Phoenix/Mesa- AZA

Punta Gorda- PGD

Tampa/St. Pete- PIE

Washington DC-Dulles- IAD

Washington DC-Reagan- DCA

Boom!

Talk about explosive developments! In Holladay, Utah, authorities were summoned to a home on April 23 to advise a homeowner on how to dispose of "a lot" of explosives, including "ancient dynamite" that had been in the family for "generations and generations." Capt. Tony Barker of the Unified Fire Authority said the collectors did not appear to have malicious intent. KUTV reported that multiple agencies descended on the home, where it was determined that they would have to conduct a controlled explosion. "The house will be uninhabitable at the end of this event," Barker said. The homeowner was allowed to remove some possessions before the detonation. The neighborhood was evacuated, and the detonation took place after midnight on April 24, causing damage to some neighboring properties, including blown-out windows and minor fire damage. The former homeowner told police that her husband, who had recently died, had inherited the explosives from his father more than 40 years ago. The dynamite was estimated to be 60 to 80 years old.

Awesome!

Mount Erebus, on Ross Island in Antarctica, is one of three volcanoes on the island, United Press International reported. Erebus is quite active, emitting plumes of gas and steam along with partially molten boulders. Scientists are particularly intrigued, though, with the sprays of tiny crystals of metallic gold -- around 80 grams per day, worth about $6,000. Traces of the gold dust have been found 621 miles away from the volcano.

Robert and Betty Fooks of West Dorset, England, were deep into renovating their 400-year-old farmhouse when they decided to tear up the concrete floor to increase the height of their kitchen, the Daily Star reported. As Robert wielded a pickax, they came upon a treasure 2 feet below the floor: $75,000 worth of ancient coins. The currency, which dated to the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I, King James I and King Charles I, were in pristine condition. "I presume they were buried during the English Civil War and the person intended to retrieve them but never got the chance," Betty said. A coin specialist said the coins were probably left there on one occasion around 1642.

Unclear on the Concept

A Scottish woman, Moira Gallacher, 72, and her friend, Charmian Widdowson, were touring Romania in April, enjoying a drive through the Carpathian Mountains, People reported. They happened upon two brown bears and stopped the car to get a picture with them. Then Widdowson turned the car around and pulled up to the bear for another photo op. "I went down the window; I thought he wanted to be friends," Widdowson told STV News. "He started getting into the car and bit my friend." She said she thought the bear approached because he heard the women talking about getting something to eat. "I think he ... decided he had to eat my friend." Gallacher was wearing a thick jacket with two layers underneath; although the bear clamped down on her hand with its jaws, she escaped with minor wounds. "I've been very, very lucky," she said.

Inexplicable

Parisians woke to an odd development on April 25: The red blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill, mounted on the tourist attraction's roof, had fallen off and were lying on the sidewalk below, Sky News reported. The first three letters of the club's name in its sign had also tumbled to the ground. General manager Jean-Victor Clerico said that, fortunately, "the boulevard was empty of passers-by" when the objects fell. He said insurers would investigate the cause of the damage.

The Pink Sponge Home Cleaning service in Glendora, California, was the site of some dirty shenanigans on April 20, KTLA-TV reported. Vandals broke into the parking lot and damaged the business's iconic pink VW Bugs, kicking in headlights and carving gang symbols into the hoods. Surveillance cameras also caught them standing on cars, blasting fire extinguishers and twerking. Pink Sponge's Jennifer Ahlgrim said the teenagers caused more than $25,000 in damage. "To see our hard work vandalized was just completely disheartening," Ahlgrim said. "Our Pink Sponge team is strong, but it's been very sad."

Least Competent Criminals

Twenty inmates of a prison in Maracaibo, Venezuela, didn't get far after tunneling out of their cells on April 17, Metro News reported. Waiting at the outside wall of the tunnel were a group of police officers who had been doing a training exercise. They had to help the prisoners out of the tight space before returning them inside; the police commissioner said they are investigating the breakout with the goal of preventing similar situations in the future.

k we about our on?

But Why?

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The Northview Cemetery in Dearborn, Michigan, has an unwanted frequent visitor: a serial pooper. The Detroit Free Press reported that Dearborn police have been called to the graveyard seven times since Feb. 25 after human feces were found among the gravestones. A city spokesperson said the pooper doesn't favor one particular gravesite and has not sullied the resting place of actor George Peppard, who starred with Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's." A source said the pooper always visits in the dark, wears dark clothing and a hoodie and leaves a big mess, including used toilet paper. A police spokesperson said the department "continues to work on identifying and locating the person responsible."

Mistaken Identity

Faraj Allah Jarjour, 68, of Laval, Quebec, Canada, passed away suddenly while vacationing in Cuba in March, the Associated Press reported. There were no medical facilities nearby, his daughter said, so his body was left covered on a beach chair for more than eight hours until a car arrived to take it to Havana. Miriam Jarjour followed the directions of the Canadian consulate and paid $10,000 to have the body returned home. But when the casket arrived, the man inside was not her father. Instead, it was a Russian man who was younger, had a full head of hair and tattoos. (He was returned to his family.) Jarjour has been in touch with the Canadian consulate in Cuba, which blamed the company that coordinates such returns, and other agencies. "I'm honestly destroyed," she said. "Up until now we have no answers."

saturday

INTERLOCHEN RUN FOR

THE ARTS 5K: 9am, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Main Campus. Enjoy live music & art as you run or walk a course through the grounds of Interlochen Center for the Arts. The course includes paved & unpaved trails along the shores of Green Lake & Duck Lake. $35 pre-race; $40 race day. interlochen.org/events/interlochen-runfor-arts-5k-2024-05-04 ----------------------

MUD, SWEAT & BEERS FAT TIRE FEST: Mt. Holiday, TC. Stout (25 miles ) & Pale Ale (13 miles) are SOLD OUT. Ginger Ale (2 miles) & Root Beer (1/4 mile) are OPEN. See web site for start times & more info. mudsweatandbeers.com/index.php

WORLD LABYRINTH DAY: 12:45pm, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. “Walk as One” at the labyrinth. A moving meditation for global concerns. Free. ----------------------

10TH ANNUAL GLEN LAKE RESTAURANT

WEEK: April 26 - May 4. Participating restaurants & tasting rooms will roll out prix-fixe menus designed to showcase the finest flavors Glen Lake has to offer. Featuring an array of dining options to choose from, including exclusive breakfast & lunch specials. $15 & up. visitglenarbor.com/event/2024-restaurant-week

BEAR-Y GOOD NEWS: 10am, Houdek Dunes, Leland. Join docents Ann McInnis, Cathy Stocker & Herb Lindsay as they explore Houdek for evidence of bear activity, along with discovering the springtime activities of the many animals & plants that call Houdek Dunes their home. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events

HERB FEST 2024: 10am-5pm, Heartwood Forest Farm, Cedar. Visit this farm that specializes in organic growing of culinary & medicinal herbs for a day filled with the celebration of plants. Featuring free classes led by owner, horticulturist & herbalist Patti Travioli. Free. heartwoodforestfarm.com/herb-fest-2024

INDOOR SIDEWALK SALE: 10am-6pm, The Village at GT Commons, The Mercato, TC. Mercato merchants will have discounts & specials throughout the weekend, as well as giveaways & tunnel walks. thevillagetc.com

MEET THE ALPACAS AT THE SPRING OPEN FARM WEEKEND: 10am-4pm, Cotton Creek Farms, Thompsonville. A free family event. There will be shearing in May, so the alpacas are big & fluffy. This is one of the last times to view them before they receive their spring haircuts. cottoncreekfarms.com/ event/spring-open-farm-saturday

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR: 10am-2pm, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, TC. The American

Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Michigan Chapter, along with NW Michigan Community, partner organizations, are hosting a Mental Health & Wellness Fair. AFSP will also be presenting Talk Saves Lives, a community based presentation providing participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention. Free.

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NCTA GRAND TRAVERSE CHAPTERVALLEY OF THE GIANTS HIKE: 10am, 6985 Scharmen Rd., TC. Hike 5 miles on the North Country Trail in an old forest along a river valley. Free. meetup.com/grand-traverse-chapter-north-country-trail-association/events/300506595

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OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in free arts & crafts for the whole family. New projects are offered each week. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ open-studio-may-4

SPRING ART IN THE BARN: 10am-5pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. $3 GA.

MUFFINS WITH MOM: 10:30am, Bellaire Public Library. Enjoy a story hour, craft time & muffins to celebrate your mom or another woman in your life. Please register: 231-533-8814.

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PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT

WEEK: May 3-12. Participating restaurants in & around Petoskey will be setting their own menus & deals. petoskeychamber.com/ petoskey-restaurant-week

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MOTHER-DAUGHTER AFTER HOURS

PARTY: 5-7pm, Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy food, games & fun. Registration encouraged. Free. interlochenpubliclibrary.org

EAST JORDAN ROTARY VARIETY SHOW: 7-9pm, East Jordan Community Auditorium. Featuring the East Jordan Rotary Chorus. There will also be a variety of acts to keep you entertained. $15. mynorthtickets.com/ events/2024-east-jordan-rotary-variety-showsaturday-5-4-2024

“EDMONIA”: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Experience the world premiere production of the opera, “Edmonia.” Composed by Dr. Bill Banfield, the two-act opera chronicles the extraordinary life & career of 19th century Black & Native American sculptor Edmonia Lewis. $34 adults; $19 children through college. interlochen.org/events/edmonia-2024-05-03

“THE WEDDING SINGER”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. It’s 1985, & rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favorite singer. Love, laughter & ‘80s music collide in this romantic comedy. Adults: $33; youth under 18: $20. oldtownplayhouse.com/performances/mainstage/the-wedding-singer.html ----------------------

BLISSFEST TRADITIONAL COMMU-

The Antique Car Show and Cruise is a highlight of the 65th Annual Mesick Mushroom Festival, Sun., May 12 from 9amnoon. This features a 20 mile cruise, from Mesick to the Wellston area and back to Ellen’s Corners. The festival itself runs May 10-12 and also includes plenty of morel mushroom hunting, a 5K run, grand parade, mud bog, sports and much more. mesick-mushroomfest.org

NITY DANCE: 7:30pm, Carnegie Building, Petoskey. Contras, squares, circles & more with music by The Johns & calling by Cynthia Donahey. All dances taught & no need to come with a partner. Potluck at 6:30pm. Bring dish to pass & your tableware. $10/person, $5/student, 12 & under free. blissfest.org

LITTLE TRAVERSE CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF SHARING MUSIC: 7:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Featuring the world première of “Circle of Seasons” by Jeffrey Cobb, along with music by Franz Schubert, Leonard Bernstein, Gwyneth Walker, & Eric Whitacre, amongst others. $15 adult, $5 student, free for 12 & under. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ltcs35-years-of-music

QUEEN OF TEJANO MUSIC - A TRIBUTE TO SELENA: 8pm, Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge Showroom, Peshawbestown. Featured songs include Selena’s biggest hits, “Como La Flor,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” & “I Could Fall in Love.” $40. leelanausandscasino.com/play/selena-tribute-show

THE MAMMALS: 8pm, Freshwater Art Gallery & Concert Venue, Boyne City. Enjoy this folk-rock group. Their latest album is “Nonet.” 231-582-2588. $40.

sunday

INDOOR SIDEWALK SALE: (See Sat., May 4, except today’s hours are 10am-4pm.)

MEET THE ALPACAS AT THE SPRING OPEN FARM WEEKEND: (See Sat., May 4)

SPRING ART IN THE BARN: (See Sat., May 4)

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PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4)

“EDMONIA”: (See Sat., May 4, except today’s time is 2pm.)

“THE WEDDING SINGER”: (See Sat., May 4, except today’s time is 2pm.)

JAZZ IN THE VINES: 2-5pm, Chateau Chantal, TC. Enjoy music by the Jeff Haas Trio, wine & cheese tasting, & more. Benefits United Way of Northwest Michigan. $50. uwnwmi.harnessgiving.org/events/1410

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HOPE FOR THE GRIEVING HEART: 3-5pm, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Garden Tent, TC. Take away some practical

FRANKFORT & ELBERTA

tips on processing grief & learn about community resources. Hosted by a collaboration between Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Michael’s Place, Hospice of Michigan, Monarch Home Health Services & Heartland Hospice. RSVP’s encouraged. Free. eventbrite.com/e/hope-for-the-grieving-heart-tickets-846053557967?aff=oddtdtcreator

LITTLE TRAVERSE CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF SHARING MUSIC: 3pm, First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. Featuring the world première of “Circle of Seasons” by Jeffrey Cobb, along with music by Franz Schubert, Leonard Bernstein, Gwyneth Walker, & Eric Whitacre, amongst others. $15 adult, $5 student, free for 12 & under. littletraversechoralsociety.org

NORTHERN MICHIGAN BRASS BAND CONCERT: 3pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. A mix of traditional brass band classic, marches, transcriptions, featured solos, contest pieces, pop & jazz played by northern Michigan brass players. $15; free for students. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ northern-michigan-brass-band-concert-1

monday

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: Specials at Frankfort & Elberta restaurants all week. frankfort-elberta.com

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4)

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 1:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell. greatlakeskids.org

MIDEAST: JUST PEACE POSTCARD PARTY: 5:30-7pm, Hexenbelle, 144 Hall St., TC. Gather & send postcards to federal representatives calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Preprinted postcards & postage will be provided.

AUDITIONS FOR “BUS STOP”: 7pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. Auditions will be held by the Glen Arbor Players in a reader’s theater format for “Bus Stop.” Roles for five men & 3 women. Call 231-409-4421 for info or a digital script. Free. GlenArborPlayers.org

tuesday

COFFEE & CONVERSATION: 8-10am, Harbor Springs Area Chamber office, 118 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Connect with chamber staff & other members of the local business community. Free.

NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE SUMMIT: 8:30am, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Mallory-Towsley Center for Arts Leadership. Artists of all disciplines, arts & cultural organizations, creative entrepreneurs, & community builders will gather to further the arts. The theme for the day is The Power in Our Partnerships. Panels, keynotes, & handson breakout sessions will feature more than 25 state, regional & local speakers, including representatives from Michigan Arts & Culture Council, Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance, Traverse Connect, Michigan Music Association, Americans for the Arts, & Interlochen Center for the Arts. $30; free for Network members. nwmiarts.org/summit

PEEPERS PROGRAM: FISH FRIENDS: 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. Enjoy stories, crafts, music, & discovery activities. Dive into the underwater realm of fish & other aquatic life. Programming is 100% outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Register.

$5 per child. natureiscalling.org/preschoolpeepers-program

KID’S CRAFT LAB: FAIRY HOUSES: 10:30am, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Make a great fairy house with a little imagination, paint, stickers, beads & gems. greatlakeskids.org

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, lowerlevel Community Room. Preschoolers of all ages are invited to join for stories, songs & active fun. Free. sbbdl.org

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6) ----------------------

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4)

SPIRITUAL READINGS & GUIDANCE WITH JULIE CHAI: 11am-7pm, Higher Self Bookstore, TC. Enjoy a Clairvoyant Reading, Aura Healing, Oracle Card, or Past Life Reading, in alignment with your highest good & the purpose of your soul. Call 941-5805 to schedule or drop in. $1/minimum.

FREE OPEN STUDIO TUESDAYS: Noon4pm, Boyne Arts Center, Boyne City. Bring your paints, fiber arts, written arts, sculpting, jewelry, cards, drawing, or other portable mediums. Create & share.

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: (See Mon., May 6)

TECH TUESDAY: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: 3-4pm, Leelanau Township Library, Northport. Learn tips & tricks for using your digital camera. Free. leelanautownshiplibrary.org

MOTHER-DAUGHTER RIDE: 6-7:30pm, Norte Clubhouse, GT County Civic Center, TC. Join Norte for a laidback bike ride for mothers & daughters. This will be a 3-4 mile ride, based on group speed. There will also be pizza. Free. norteyouthcycling.org/calendar/more-girls-on-bikes-mother-daughter-ride

ANTRIM WRITERS SERIES: 7-8:30pm, Bos Winery, Elk Rapids. Join author Brittany Cavallaro for a reading of her young adult novel, “A Study in Charlotte.” She will also sign copies of her book. Must register. Free. bellairelibrary.org

AUDITIONS FOR “BUS STOP”: (See Mon., May 6)

GRAND TRAVERSE ICE YACHT CLUB MEETING: Grand Traverse Yacht Club, Greilickville. For those interested in ice boating. Social hour at 6pm; meeting at 7pm. Held the first Tues. of each month. facebook. com/groups/GTIYC

MICHIGAN 337 - THE BIGGEST YEAR IN MICHIGAN BIRDING HISTORY: 7pm, Northern Lights Recreation, conference room, Harbor Springs. Join Petoskey Audubon for this program about Danny Bernard’s quest to see more birds in one year than anyone in Michigan history. He will share his story of battling a limited budget & the time constraint of a full-time job. Free.

wednesday

MAY ANNUAL BREAKFAST: 7:30am, Pancake Chef, Mackinaw City. Presented by the Mackinaw Chamber of Commerce. Speakers include Mike Grisdale, marketing & foundation director of Mackinac Straits Health System; Mandy Martin, executive director of Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity; Angie Asam, business solutions professional with Michigan Works Northeast Consortium; & Payton Heins, president of Northern Lakes Economic Alliance. There will also be updates from may 08 may 06

Jerry Fetty, president & CEO of Mackinac Island Ferry Company. RSVP: kelly@mackinawchamber.com. $20 members; $25 notyet-members.

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4) ----------------------

FREE FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP: 2:304:30pm, Happy Campers Coffee, Elk Rapids. With Brittany Cavallaro, author of “A Study in Charlotte” & “Muse.” Must register. events. getlocalhop.com/writing-workshop-with-authorbrittany-cavallaro/event/2rpVP3Y4sn ----------------------

ON TAP WITH THE WATERSHED CENTER: 4-6pm, Northern Latitudes Distillery, Suttons Bay Satellite. Friends of The Watershed Center can come together to talk with TWC staff & meet other people who share similar interests.

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GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:

5-7pm, Buffalo Wild Wings, Gaylord. Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan. Enjoy food, cocktails & networking. $5 members; $10 not-yet members.

TC SLOW ROLL: 6-7:15pm, Oryana, 260 East Tenth St., TC. Presented by Norte. A community bike ride designed to provide a fun, social experience on two wheels. Show up, slow down, & explore your community at an entirely new pace. These family bike rides are typically just a few miles along a safe, flat route. All ages are welcome. Free. norteyouthcycling.org/calendar/traverse-city-slow-roll

BOOK EVENT: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Mollie Moody shares her father’s book, “A Father’s Arms.” The year was 1945, in the closing months of World War II, not long before Maynard, a captain in a U.S. Army Tank Destroyer battalion, would enter Adolf Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest hideaway. Free. tadl.org/afathersarms

thursday

NMCAA’S LAUNDRY PROJECT: 8:30-11:30am, Eastfield Laundry, 1122 E. 8th St., TC. Free laundry service for those in need. 947-3780.

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4)

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GRAND TRAVERSE MUSICALE SPRING CONCERT: 1pm, First Congregational Church, TC. Featuring Joan Holland, harpist + violist & student, Caleb Mienke. Free. ----------------------

BOOKENDS BOOK DISCUSSION: 2pm, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, lower-level Community Room. Books for the upcoming month will be available at the library’s front desk, or use the Libby app to borrow the title from the library’s digital collection. May’s selection is “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride. Free. sbbdl.org ----------------------

GENERAL PELVIC HEALTH WORKSHOP: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Led by Dr. Erica O’Neal, a pelvic health physical therapist, this workshop will cover a range of topics, including basics of pelvic floor anatomy & common pelvic health issues. Free. tadl.org/pelvichealth

“LUMBER ERA GHOST TOWNS OF BENZIE: GONE BUT NOT QUITE FORGOTTEN”: 7pm, The Mills Community House, Benzonia. Presented by Jerry Heiman. This presentation is part of the Benzie Area Historical Society’s Benzonia Academy Lecture Series. Donation. benziemuseum.org

“PARFUMERIE”: 7pm, Crooked Tree Arts

Center, Petoskey. An old fashioned romantic comedy performed by Little Traverse City Theatre. $20 adults; $10 students (18 & younger). ltct.org/parfumerie

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: 7pm, Glen Lake Library, Empire. Wayne Pope, a photography instructor at Lansing Community College, will show you how to make the most of your smartphone’s camera. The workshop will cover both iPhone & Android devices. Seating is limited so please contact the library in advance to register: 231.326.5361. Free. glenlakelibrary.net

“THE WEDDING SINGER”: (See Sat., May 4)

friday

65TH ANNUAL MESICK MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: Mesick, May 10-12. Enjoy hunting for mushrooms, Blessing of the Jeeps, 5K run, concerts, a grand parade, Mud Bog, baseball, volleyball, food, kids’ events, & more. mesick-mushroomfest.org

COFFEE @ 10, TC: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC. Join in a discussion moderated by the Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology, where land stewards & farmers delve into the relationship between agriculture and culture. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/coffee-10-crosshatch

MOM & ME GUIDED HIKE: 10am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Join a District naturalist for a guided hike on the Natural Education Reserve to celebrate Mother’s Day. You will explore spring flora & fauna as you walk through different natural areas. Registration required. Free. natureiscalling.org/events

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4)

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FREE TEEN BOXING: 5:30pm, Significant Strikes, 2780 Cass Rd., TC. Open to any teens. Learn boxing for free! No experience necessary. significantstrikes.com

THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS: 6pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Enjoy Americana folk with GRAMMY Awardwinning duo The Okee Dokee Brothers. $10 - $40. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/theokee-dokee-brothers

TC TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL: 6:30pm, Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, TC. Tonight features the 5K & 10K Relays. Visit web site for more info. tctrailrunningfestival.com

“PARFUMERIE”: (See Thurs., May 9)

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A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: 7pm, AMC Cherry Blossom 14 Theatre, TC. Featuring the inspiring true story, “Arthur the King.” Proceeds from the event directly support our grieving community. Michael’s Place programs are provided to the individuals & families served without the barrier of cost. $35 adults; $25 14 & under. mymichaelsplace. net/a-night-at-the-movies

TC SACRED DRUM CIRCLE: 7pm, House of Bear, 4242 Co. Rd. 633, Grawn. No experience necessary. No drum necessary, but feel free to bring an acoustic item of your own making. Earth Blessing will start each event. Dress for outside. Visit the Google group TC SACRED DRUM CIRCLE for more info, or call: 231-383-0803. Free. facebook. com/profile.php?id=100065646933215

“THE WEDDING SINGER”: (See Sat., May 4)

Patrick Owen, & pianist TJ Lymenstull. $28. interlochen.org/events/evening-interlochenpiano-trio-2024-05-10

SINGER SONGWRITER: SONGS THAT HEAL: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dendrinos Chapel & Recital Hall. Hear the hits of tomorrow as Interlochen Arts Academy’s singer-songwriter students share original works with themes of healing. Enjoy diverse selections in a wide variety of genres, styles, & instrumentations. $17 adult; $14 child through college. interlochen.org/events/singer-songwriter-songsheal-2024-05-10

saturday

TC TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL: Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, TC. Today features the 100K & 100K Relay at 7am; 50K & 75K at 8am; 25K at 8:30am; & 10K at 9am. See web site for more info. tctrailrunningfestival.com

65TH ANNUAL MESICK MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: (See Fri., May 10)

NORTH MITTEN HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN: Crystal Mountain, white slopeside tent near Crystal Clipper charlift, Thompsonville. Half Marathon, 8am; 10K, 8:30am; 5k, 9am; 1 Mile Fun Run, 11am. See web site for more info. crystalmountain.com/event/north-mitten

WELCOME WARBLERS! HIKE: 8:30am, Lighthouse West Natural Area. Look for birds & at the habitat & topography of Lighthouse West & consider what makes it such a bird-friendly place. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events

SPRING ART MARKET: 9am, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Engage with 25 artists selling work in a range of media from painting, printmaking, illustration, mixed media, & ceramics to glass, wood, fiber, & jewelry. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour with the director, a Mother’s Day card-making project, & live art demonstrations by NMC faculty & students. Free. shop.dennosmuseum. org/2024-spring-art-market

VOLUNTEER STREAM MONITORING

PROGRAM: 9am-2pm, Benzie Conservation District office, Beulah. Join Benzie Conservation District to discover the inhabitants of local rivers & learn what they reveal about stream health. Spend a morning as a community scientist by collecting & sorting macroinvertebrates. Waders can be provided if needed. Register: 231-882-4391. benziecd.org/events

“CHERRITIES” BENEFIT DAY: 9:30am5pm, Benjamin Twiggs, TC. Benjamin Twiggs will donate 15% of sales today to charities. You can pre-order pies until May 7 to reserve them. Be sure to mention donation event on May 11. facebook.com/OLDMISSIONWOMEN

HICKORY MEADOWS VOLUNTEER

WORK BEE: 9:30am-noon, Hickory Meadows Natural Area, TC. Help improve habitat by controlling highly invasive garlic mustard & planting native seedlings. Meet at the Randolph Trailhead at the end of Randolph St. Please bring sturdy shoes & work gloves. Must register. natureiscalling.org/events

Community Library, TC. Bring healthy indoor or outdoor plants to swap with other gardeners &/ or seeds for the seed library. 231-223-7700.

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: 10am-noon, Interlochen Public Library. Presented by Wayne Pope, an adjunct associate professor of photography at Lansing Community College. For ages 13 & older. Must bring your own smartphone & charger. Preregistration required: 231-276-6767. Free.

SPRING HIKE: 10am-noon, George & Ada Reffitt Nature Preserve, TC. Walk the property & enjoy the recently reopened boardwalk portion of the trail system. Hke leader Mark Rogers will give a history of this dune & swale ecosystem located within the Mitchell Creek Watershed. Register. Free. gtrlc.my.salesforce-sites. com/es/event/home/springhikeatreffitt

44TH ANNUAL FEDERAL RECOGNITION DAY – MINI TRADITIONAL POWWOW & TRIBAL MARKET DAY: 11am-3pm, Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grounds, Williamsburg. Presented by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. At this free event explore various Anishinaabek crafts, artwork & foods, & talk with members to learn about the history & traditions. gtbindians.org

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

MUSIC: BY FOOT!: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Pete Farmer, founder & owner of Farmer Foot Drums, brings his menagerie of hand- & foot-operated percussion instruments & music for a family-friendly program/concert of interactive songs. Participants can try out several of Farmer’s hand-built instruments following his performance. Farmer performs at the GAAC as part of “By Hand,” a project exploring the creativity of human hand work in a technocentric age. Free. glenaborart.org

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4) ----------------------

BOOK EVENT: 1-2pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Betsy Petersen presents “I Am Bold” by Andie Powers. mcleanandeakin.com

BENZIE AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM “WORLD WAR II ON THE HOME FRONT” EXHIBIT KICK-OFF EVENT: 4-6pm, Stormcloud Brewing Co., Frankfort. Enjoy food & drinks & get a sneak peek at what the “World War II on the Home Front” exhibit will entail. Fifty percent of all sales made between 4-6pm will be donated to the Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum. benziemuseum.org

“PARFUMERIE”: (See Thurs., May 9)

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: 10am-6pm, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists. facebook.com/madeincheboygan

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in art studio for the whole family. New projects are offered each week. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ open-studio-may-11

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BAD RIVER DOCUMENTARY: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Q&A session follows film with Dr. Ed Timm, Roger Gauthier & Andrea Pierce. Free.

CELEBRATING MEAT LOAF: 8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Enjoy Meat Loaf’s songs performed by The Neverland Express plus American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson. The Neverland Express includes alumni of Meat Loaf’s official band. $20-$50. lrcr.com/ event/celebrating-meat-loaf

sunday

65TH ANNUAL MESICK MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: (See Fri., May 10)

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOWS: 11am-5pm, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists. facebook.com/madeincheboygan may 10 may 09 may 11 may 12

AN EVENING WITH THE INTERLOCHEN PIANO TRIO: 7:30pm, The Alluvion, TC. Featuring violinist Tina Chang Qu, cellist

PLANT EXCHANGE: 10-11am, Peninsula

Jerry Fetty, president & CEO of Mackinac Island Ferry Company. RSVP: kelly@mackinawchamber.com. $20 members; $25 notyet-members.

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4) ----------------------

FREE FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP: 2:304:30pm, Happy Campers Coffee, Elk Rapids. With Brittany Cavallaro, author of “A Study in Charlotte” & “Muse.” Must register. events. getlocalhop.com/writing-workshop-with-authorbrittany-cavallaro/event/2rpVP3Y4sn ----------------------

OPEN I NG Mother's Day Weekend

Williamsburg, MI

ON TAP WITH THE WATERSHED CENTER: 4-6pm, Northern Latitudes Distillery, Suttons Bay Satellite. Friends of The Watershed Center can come together to talk with TWC staff & meet other people who share similar interests.

MAY 9TH-OCT 30TH 10AM-5PM DAILY!

ONE OF A KIND POTTED PLANTS HANGING BASKETS, MI MADE PRODUCTS, UNIQUE HOME DECOR, VINTAGE FINDS, ICE CREAM, & PERFECT GIFTS FOR MOM!

GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Buffalo Wild Wings, Gaylord. Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan. Enjoy food, cocktails & networking. $5 members; $10 not-yet members.

FRIDAY NIGHT MAY 10TH

Mom's Night Out!

AFTERHOURS: 6PM-9PM

$12 ADMISSION INCLUDES: COCKTAILS, LIVE MUSIC, SHOPPING & ORCHARD BLOSSOM TOURS

SATURDAY

Annual Pancake Breakfast MAY 11TH

TC SLOW ROLL: 6-7:15pm, Oryana, 260 East Tenth St., TC. Presented by Norte. A community bike ride designed to provide a fun, social experience on two wheels. Show up, slow down, & explore your community at an entirely new pace. These family bike rides are typically just a few miles along a safe, flat route. All ages are welcome. Free. norteyouthcycling.org/calendar/traverse-city-slow-roll

8AM - UNTIL GONE!

CELEBRATE MOM WITH BREAKFAST ON THE FARM! ORCHARD BLOSSOM TOURS, PRO PHOTOSHOOT WITH MOM, FAMILY FUN! MINI COW & BABY GOATS! @myrtleandmaudes

BOOK EVENT: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Mollie Moody shares her father’s book, “A Father’s Arms.” The year was 1945, in the closing months of World War II, not long before Maynard, a captain in a U.S. Army Tank Destroyer battalion, would enter Adolf Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest hideaway. Free. tadl.org/afathersarms

thursday

NMCAA’S LAUNDRY PROJECT: 8:30-11:30am, Eastfield Laundry, 1122 E. 8th St., TC. Free laundry service for those in need. 947-3780.

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4)

GRAND TRAVERSE MUSICALE SPRING CONCERT: 1pm, First Congregational Church, TC. Featuring Joan Holland, harpist + violist & student, Caleb Mienke. Free. ----------------------

tic comedy performed by Little Traverse City Theatre. $20 adults; $10 students (18 &

7pm, Glen Lake Library, Empire. Wayne Pope, a photography instructor at Lansing Community College, will show you how to make the most of your smartphone’s camera. The workshop will cover both iPhone & Android devices. Seating is limited so

(See Sat., May 4)

65TH ANNUAL

MESICK

Mesick, May 10-12. Enjoy hunting for mushrooms, Blessing of the Jeeps, 5K -

rade, Mud Bog, baseball, volleyball, food, kids’ events, & more. mesick-mushroomfest.org

COFFEE @ 10, TC: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC. Join in a discussion moderated by the Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology, where land stewards & farmers delve into the relationship between agriculture and culture. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/coffee-10-crosshatch

MOM & ME GUIDED HIKE: 10am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Join a District naturalist for a guided hike on the Natural Education Reserve to celebrate Mother’s Day. You will explore spring flora & fauna as you walk through different natural areas. Registration required. Free. natureiscalling.org/events

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4) ----------------------

FREE TEEN BOXING: 5:30pm, Significant Strikes, 2780 Cass Rd., TC. Open to any teens. Learn boxing for free! No experience necessary. significantstrikes.com

THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS: 6pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Enjoy Americana folk with GRAMMY Awardwinning duo The Okee Dokee Brothers. $10 - $40. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/theokee-dokee-brothers

Sunday, May 12

8 a M - 3 PM Call Head Seating Available

TC TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL: 6:30pm, Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, TC. Tonight features the 5K & 10K Relays. Visit web site for more info. tctrailrunningfestival.com

Mother’s

Day BRUNCH

“PARFUMERIE”: (See Thurs., May 9)

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Patrick Owen, & pianist TJ Lymenstull. $28. interlochen.org/events/evening-interlochenpiano-trio-2024-05-10

SINGER SONGWRITER: SONGS THAT HEAL: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dendrinos Chapel & Recital Hall. Hear the hits of tomorrow as Interlochen Arts Academy’s singer-songwriter students share original works with themes of healing. Enjoy diverse selections in a wide variety of genres, styles, & instrumentations. $17 adult; $14 child through college. interlochen.org/events/singer-songwriter-songsheal-2024-05-10

saturday

:

BOOKENDS BOOK DISCUSSION: 2pm, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, lower-level Community Room. Books for the upcoming month will be available at the library’s front desk, or use the Libby app to borrow the title from the library’s digital collection. May’s selection is “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride. Free. sbbdl.org

menu sampling

GENERAL PELVIC HEALTH WORKSHOP: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Led by Dr. Erica O’Neal, a pelvic health physical therapist, this workshop will cover a range of topics, including basics of pelvic floor anatomy & common pelvic health issues. Free. tadl.org/pelvichealth

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: 7pm, AMC Cherry Blossom 14 Theatre, TC. Featuring the inspiring true story, “Arthur the King.” Proceeds from the event directly support our grieving community. Michael’s Place programs are provided to the individuals & families served without the barrier of cost. $35 adults; $25 14 & under. mymichaelsplace. net/a-night-at-the-movies

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“LUMBER ERA GHOST TOWNS OF BENZIE: GONE BUT NOT QUITE FORGOTTEN”: 7pm, The Mills Community House, Benzonia. Presented by Jerry Heiman. This presentation is part of the Benzie Area Historical Society’s Benzonia Academy Lecture Series. Donation. benziemuseum.org

TC SACRED DRUM CIRCLE: 7pm, House of Bear, 4242 Co. Rd. 633, Grawn. No experience necessary. No drum necessary, but feel free to bring an acoustic item of your own making. Earth Blessing will start each event. Dress for outside. Visit the Google group TC SACRED DRUM CIRCLE for more info, or call: 231-383-0803. Free. facebook. com/profile.php?id=100065646933215

One Water Street, Boyne City | 231-582-8800 cafesante@cafesante-bc.com

“THE WEDDING SINGER”: (See Sat., May 4)

Community Library, TC. Bring healthy indoor or outdoor plants to swap with other gardeners &/ or seeds for the seed library. 231-223-7700.

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SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS:

10am-noon, Interlochen Public Library. Presented by Wayne Pope, an adjunct associate professor of photography at Lansing Community College. For ages 13 & older. Must bring your own smartphone & charger. Preregistration required: 231-276-6767. Free.

“PARFUMERIE”: 7pm, Crooked Tree Arts

AN EVENING WITH THE INTERLOCHEN PIANO TRIO: 7:30pm, The Alluvion, TC. Featuring violinist Tina Chang Qu, cellist

TC TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL: Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, TC. Today features the 100K & 100K Relay at 7am; 50K & 75K at 8am; 25K at 8:30am; & 10K at 9am. See web site for more info. tctrailrunningfestival.com

65TH ANNUAL MESICK MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: (See Fri., May 10)

NORTH MITTEN HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN: Crystal Mountain, white slopeside tent near Crystal Clipper charlift, Thompsonville. Half Marathon, 8am; 10K, 8:30am; 5k, 9am; 1 Mile Fun Run, 11am. See web site for more info. crystalmountain.com/event/north-mitten

WELCOME WARBLERS! HIKE: 8:30am, Lighthouse West Natural Area. Look for birds & at the habitat & topography of Lighthouse West & consider what makes it such a bird-friendly place. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events

SPRING ART MARKET: 9am, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Engage with 25 artists selling work in a range of media from painting, printmaking, illustration, mixed media, & ceramics to glass, wood, fiber, & jewelry. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour with the director, a Mother’s Day card-making project, & live art demonstrations by NMC faculty & students. Free. shop.dennosmuseum. org/2024-spring-art-market

VOLUNTEER STREAM MONITORING

PROGRAM: 9am-2pm, Benzie Conservation District office, Beulah. Join Benzie Conservation District to discover the inhabitants of local rivers & learn what they reveal about stream health. Spend a morning as a community scientist by collecting & sorting macroinvertebrates. Waders can be provided if needed. Register: 231-882-4391. benziecd.org/events

“CHERRITIES” BENEFIT DAY: 9:30am5pm, Benjamin Twiggs, TC. Benjamin Twiggs will donate 15% of sales today to charities. You can pre-order pies until May 7 to reserve them. Be sure to mention donation event on May 11. facebook.com/OLDMISSIONWOMEN

HICKORY MEADOWS VOLUNTEER

WORK BEE: 9:30am-noon, Hickory Meadows Natural Area, TC. Help improve habitat by controlling highly invasive garlic mustard & planting native seedlings. Meet at the Randolph Trailhead at the end of Randolph St. Please bring sturdy shoes & work gloves. Must register. natureiscalling.org/events

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: 10am-6pm, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists. facebook.com/madeincheboygan

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in art studio for the whole family. New projects are offered each week. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ open-studio-may-11 ----------------------

PLANT EXCHANGE: 10-11am, Peninsula

SPRING HIKE: 10am-noon, George & Ada Reffitt Nature Preserve, TC. Walk the property & enjoy the recently reopened boardwalk portion of the trail system. Hke leader Mark Rogers will give a history of this dune & swale ecosystem located within the Mitchell Creek Watershed. Register. Free. gtrlc.my.salesforce-sites. com/es/event/home/springhikeatreffitt ----------------------

44TH ANNUAL FEDERAL RECOGNITION DAY – MINI TRADITIONAL POWWOW & TRIBAL MARKET DAY: 11am-3pm, Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grounds, Williamsburg. Presented by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. At this free event explore various Anishinaabek crafts, artwork & foods, & talk with members to learn about the history & traditions. gtbindians.org

FRANKFORT-ELBERTA RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Mon., May 6)

MUSIC: BY FOOT!: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Pete Farmer, founder & owner of Farmer Foot Drums, brings his menagerie of hand- & foot-operated percussion instruments & music for a family-friendly program/concert of interactive songs. Participants can try out several of Farmer’s hand-built instruments following his performance. Farmer performs at the GAAC as part of “By Hand,” a project exploring the creativity of human hand work in a technocentric age. Free. glenaborart.org

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Sat., May 4)

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BOOK EVENT: 1-2pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Betsy Petersen presents “I Am Bold” by Andie Powers. mcleanandeakin.com

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BENZIE AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM “WORLD WAR II ON THE HOME FRONT” EXHIBIT KICK-OFF EVENT: 4-6pm, Stormcloud Brewing Co., Frankfort. Enjoy food & drinks & get a sneak peek at what the “World War II on the Home Front” exhibit will entail. Fifty percent of all sales made between 4-6pm will be donated to the Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum. benziemuseum.org

“PARFUMERIE”: (See Thurs., May 9)

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“THE WEDDING SINGER”: (See Sat., May 4)

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BAD RIVER DOCUMENTARY: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Q&A session follows film with Dr. Ed Timm, Roger Gauthier & Andrea Pierce. Free.

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CELEBRATING MEAT LOAF: 8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Enjoy Meat Loaf’s songs performed by The Neverland Express plus American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson. The Neverland Express includes alumni of Meat Loaf’s official band. $20-$50. lrcr.com/ event/celebrating-meat-loaf

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65TH ANNUAL MESICK MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: (See Fri., May 10)

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MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOWS: 11am-5pm, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists. facebook.com/madeincheboygan

PETOSKEY’S SPRING RESTAURANT

WEEK: (See Sat., May 4)

SECOND SUNDAY ART PROJECT: MOTH-

ER’S DAY: 1pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a family-friendly art project by making your own paper flowers. Join the fun for free with the price of admission. $0 - $10. dennosmuseum.org/events/community-programs.html

“PARFUMERIE”: (See Thurs., May 9, except today’s performance is at 2pm.)

“SPRING MADRIGALS”: 2pm, Old Art Building, The Blue Lantern Tea Room, Leland. A selection of seasonal vocal music from Leland Public School Honors Choir. $30 each or $125 for all 5. oldartbuilding.com/ events/the-blue-lantern-tea-room

“THE WEDDING SINGER”: (See Sat., May 4, except today’s time is 2pm.)

THE HUMMEL TRIO: 4pm, First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. The trio includes GLCO Music Director & Conductor Dr. Libor Ondras (violin & viola), Emily Grabinski-Conklin (piano), & Andrew Laven (cello). Free. glcorchestra.org

OUR INHERITANCE: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Runs May 10 - June 1. Art by Kim Kleinhardt, Ann Willey, Michelle Tock York, BG Mills & Shanny Brooke. higherartgallery.com

GENERATIONS EXHIBITION - FATHER

DAUGHTER WORKS OF ART: City Opera House, TC. Enjoy an exhibit that features largescale paintings from a father & daughter duo –TC native Mitchell Truemner & Midland resident Katie Truemner Bruessow. This father & daughter bring two different styles. Their part II series will exhibit paintings inspired by Michigan’s landscapes. The exhibit runs through June 29. cityoperahouse.org/node/587

EMERGING ARTISTS 2024: A COLLECTION OF NCMC STUDENT WORKS: Held in Atrium Gallery at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey through May 11. Work in glass, metals, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, illustration, video, & more will be on display. This exhibition is organized by NCMC faculty. Hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/emerging-artists-2024-collection-ncmc-student-works

“BLOOM” ART EXHIBIT: Runs through May 31 at Three Seasons Gallery, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. An exhibit of spring & summer gardens, orchards & area farmsteads. The paintings are by local oil painter Wendy McWhorter.

MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY SIGNATURE EXHIBITION: Runs through May 18 at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. This Signature Exhibition will spotlight 40 watercolor artists from all regions of Michigan, including 19 Great Lakes Fellows & 21 Signature status members of the Michigan Water Color Society. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am-3pm. charlevoixcircle.org

OLIVER ART CENTER REGIONAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Runs through May 10. More than 350 artworks in all media from area elementary, middle, & high schools will be on display. The artwork will be juried by artist Nik Burkhart. Oliver Art Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-4pm & Sunday from noon-4pm. Closed on Monday. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

“UNITED BY VERSE”: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. Writers & visual artists inspire each other. This exhibit unites these collaborations. Featuring 35 pieces by 28 artists who have merged these two art forms. Runs through May 4. Gallery hours are Friday through Monday from 12:30-4:30pm. jordanriverarts.com/2024-events

BARBARA REICH EXHIBIT: Bonobo Winery, library, TC. This exhibit of original pastel paintings runs through May 27. barbarareich.com

“BOTANIC”: Alluvion Arts @ 414, TC. This exhibition takes a collective look at our intimate relationship to the plant kingdom. Driven by our community of collaborators & artists, this ‘living’ exhibition will grow with additional artwork, installations, plants & observations added until the exhibition closes on May 5. thealluvion.org/arts

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:

- TRADING PLACES: Held in Cornwell Gallery. An exchange of artwork between Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA) Members & Crooked Tree Arts Center Guild Members. This will be an exhibit of ACA artwork only. Runs through May 25. Gallery hours are Tues. through Fri., 11am-5pm, & Sat., 10am-4pm. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/trading-placesadrian-center-arts-crooked-tree-traverse-city

- AGRICULTURA - TC: Held in Carnegie West Gallery. An open call juried exhibit with agriculture-inspired artwork by 40 artists. Runs through May 25. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/agricultura-traverse-city

- TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB 2023: AWARD WINNERS - TC: Held in Carnegie Rotunda. The Traverse Area Camera Club is a group of beginner to professional-level photographers who all have the same love of cameras & photography. Each year, group members critique & select top examples of photography in different skill categories. Runs through May 25. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/traverse-area-camera-club-2023-award-winners-traverse-city

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- NMC STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: Runs May 10 - June 1. An expanded student show this year, with juried work from both NMC students along with selected artwork from regional high school students. See web site for hours. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcomingexhibitions/index.html

- PAUL WELCH: 90 WORKS, 90 YEARS: Runs through May 26. 2024 marks the 90th birthday of artist & retired NMC faculty member Paul Welch. This retrospective of his work, including several newer pieces created during the isolation of the pandemic, will be on view in the museum’s sculpture court. A reception will be held on Fri., May 17 at 5pm. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/paul-welch.html

- HEMINGWAY IN COMICS: This exhibition presents a new, more complicated way to look at Hemingway: a man, an artist, & a character that has taken on a life of its own, & allows visitors to consider why Hemingway’s image, in particular, is so enduring. It’s not only for the dedicated Hemingway fan, but for all those with an appreciation for comics, pop culture, & the absurd. Runs through May 26. Hours are Tues. - Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcomingexhibitions/hemingway-in-comics.html?utm_ source=cision&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=DMC-winter-2024

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:

- BY HAND PROJECT: This project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; & a demonstration of what human hands can make. It runs through May 30 & offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, & literary arts. glenarborart.org/events-page/ events-all

- NATIVE PLANTS: PAINTED + STITCHED CANVASES BY DANA FALCONBERRY : Held in the Lobby Gallery through Aug. 29. Falconberry, a musician, printmaker, painter & more, has been creating textile works that combine hand-painted imagery with machine chain stitch embroidery. She uses this hybrid method of creation to continue her exploration & interpretation of native plants local to northern Michigan. Gallery hours are Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; & Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm. glenarborart.org/ events-page/events-all

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KRISTEN RIVARD

ENCORE 201, TC

5/4 -- Derek Randall, 7:3010:30; DJ Ricky T, 10:30

5/10 -- DJ Ricky T, 9

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

5/11 -- Scarkazm, 7:30-10:30; DJ Ricky T, 10:30

FRESH COAST BEER WORKS, TC

5/10 -- Billy & The Kid, 7-10

IDENTITY BREWING CO., TC

5/10 -- Ben Traverse, 6-9

KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC

5/4 -- The Timebombs, 9:30 Mon -- Team Trivia, 7-9 Tue -- The Will Harris Trio, 8 Wed -- The Pocket, 8 Thu -- DJ Leo, 9:30

KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING

5/7 – Open Mic, 6-7

5/9 – Trivia Night, 7-9

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC

BARREL ROOM:

5/6 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9

TASTING ROOM:

5/10 -- Weston Buchan, 5-7

LIL BO, TC

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

MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC

5/10 -- Jesse Jefferson, 6-9

NORTH BAR, TC 7-10:

5/4 -- Chris Smith

5/8 -- Jesse Jefferson

5/9 -- Drew Hale

5/10 -- Wink Solo

BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM

5/9 -- Adam & The Cabana Boys, 7-9

CAFE SANTÉ, BOYNE CITY

5/4 -- Sean Bielby, 7-10

5/6 -- The Shifties, 6-9

5/10 -- Chris & Adam, 7-10

5/11 -- Lavender Lions Duo, 7-10

5/11 -- Jazz Cabbage

OLD MISSION DISTILLING, TC SEVEN HILLS: 5/4 -- Gemini Moon, 6:30

PARK PLACE HOTEL, TC BEACON LOUNGE:

5/3-4 & 5/10-11 -- Jim Hawley, 7-10

ROVE WINERY AT THE GALLAGHER ESTATE, TC 5/10 – Rhett & John, 5-8

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

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

TC WHISKEY CO. 5/4 & 5/11 -- Ben Richey, 6

THE ALLUVION, TC

5/4 -- The Earthwork Artist Tour, 7:30-10

5/5 -- RAVE-ENGE of The FifthStudent DJ Night, 5:45-9:45

5/6 -- Big Fun - Funky Fun Mondays, 6-8:30

5/9 -- The Jeff Haas Trio feat. Laurie Sears & Lisa Flahive, 6-8:30

5/10 -- Interlochen In Town: Interlochen Piano Trio feat. Tina Chang Qu, Lymenstull, & Patrick Owen, 7:30-9:30

5/11 -- The Greg Wahl Quintet feat. Julia Minkin, 7:30-9:30

THE HAYLOFT INN, TC

5/4 -- The Dune Brothers, 7:3011

5/10 -- Dragonfly Pilot, 7:30-11

5/11 -- The Timebombs, 7:30-11

Antrim & Charlevoix

FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE 5/10 -- Rick Woods, 6:30-9:30

JAX NORTHSIDE, CHARLEVOIX 5/8 -- Trivia Night, 7-9

MUSKRAT DISTILLING, BOYNE CITY

8-11: 5/8 -- Karaoke Night 5/10 -- Chase & Allie

THE LITTLE FLEET, TC

5/4 -- Derby Party, noon-7; May the 4th be With You Party w/ DJ Dusty Staircase, 8

5/5 -- Botala, 3-7

THE PARLOR, TC 8-11:

5/4 -- Tai Drury

5/7 – Jesse Jefferson

5/8 – Wink Solo

5/9 – Jimmy Olson

5/10 – Blue Footed Booby 5/11 – Chris Sterr

THE PUB, TC

5/4 -- Empire Highway, 8-11

5/5 -- Rob Coonrod, 6-9

5/9 -- David Márton, 7-10

5/10 – Nick Vasquez, 8-11

5/11 – The Broom Closet Boys, 8-11

5/12 – Rob Coonrod, 6-9

THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC

5/4 -- Delilah DeWylde, 8

5/5 -- Comedy Open Mic, 7

5/7 -- Open Mic, 7-9

5/8 -- Jazz Show & Jam, 6-8:30

5/9 -- Trivia, 7

5/10 -- Levi Britton, 8

5/11 -- Highway North, 8

UNION STREET STATION, TC

5/4 -- Crazytown & Redburn, 9:30

5/6 -- Tantric, 7

5/10 -- Rolling Dirty Happy Hour, 6; Scarkazm, 10

5/11 -- Sprout & The Orange, 9:30

SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE 5/4 -- Kalamazoo College Singers: Songs & Suds (A Cabaret), 8:30

SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS

5/5 -- Cinco de Mayo Celebration w/ Mariachi Singer + Botala & DJ Clark After Dark, 4-7 5/12 -- Blair Miller, 1-3

Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee

BLUE SLIPPER TAVERN, ONEKAMA

5/12 -- Cheryl Wolfram, 4

LITTLE RIVER CASINO RESORT, MANISTEE

5/4 -- Desafio Norteno, 9

5/11 – Celebrating Meat Loaf w/ The Neverland Express & Caleb Johnson, 8-10:30

NORTHERN NATURAL CIDER HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA

6:

5/4 -- Tim Krause

5/11 -- Lynn Callihan

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DICK'S POUR HOUSE, LAKE LEELANAU Sat. -- Karaoke, 10-1

FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH

6-9: 5/9 -- Trivia Night 5/10 -- Open Mic

FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR

5/9 -- Chris Skellenger & Andre Villoch, 4-7

IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE

5/4 -- 7th Annual Hats & Horses

Kentucky Derby Party, 3-8

5/10 – Alex Teller, 6-8

5/11 – Abbey Collins, 6-8

5/12 – Brett Mitchell, 3:30-5:30

LAKE ANN BREWING CO.

5/4 -- Daydrinker's Series w/ Trillium Groove, 3-6; The Jameson Brothers, 6:30-9:30

5/7 -- Wink Solo, 6:30-9:30

5/10 -- Silver Creek Revival, 6:309:30

5/11 -- Daydrinker's Series w/ Billy & The Kid, 3-6; Stonefolk, 6:30-9:30

Emmet & Cheboygan

NORTHERN LATITUDES DISTILLERY, LAKE LEELANAU

5/11 -- Rhett & John, 4:45-6:45

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH

5/4 -- The Chris & Pat Show, 5-8 5/9 -- Open Mic Thursdays, 6-8:30

5/10 -- Steve Pichan, 5-8

SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY

5/10 -- Friday Night Live w/ Drew Alkema, 4-7

STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT

5/8 -- Trivia, 7-9

THE GREENHOUSE - WILLOW/ PRIMOS, CADILLAC

5/4 -- Adam Joynt Band, 7

5/8 -- Trivia Night & Music Bingo w/ Shawny-D, 6-10

5/9 -- Karaoke Night w/ DJ

Shawny-D, 7-10

5/10 -- Roksavant, 7

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY

2-6: 5/4 -- Lou Thumser 5/11 -- Chris Calleja

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY Tue -- Trivia Night, 7-9

5/10 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30

MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BAY HARBOR

5/9 – Thurs. Trivia, 7-9

NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY

5/4 -- Brian McCosky, 7-10

5/8 -- PubStumper's Trivia, 6:30

5/10 -- Sydni K, 7-10 5/11 -- Holly Keller, 7-10

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY

OVATION HALL: 5/4 -- Pop Evil, 8

VICTORIES: 5/10 -- Country Concert Series: Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys, fol-

lowed by DJ, 9

POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS

5/4 -- Cinco de Mayo Party w/ M119 Band, 5-8

5/11 -- Pete Kehoe, 5-8

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN 5/4 -- The Intoxitones, 8 5/9 -- Musicians Playground ‘Open Mic,’ 7 5/11 -- Jason Eldridge, 8

Otsego, Crawford & Central

ALPINE TAVERN & EATERY, GAYLORD

6: 5/4 -- Nelson Olstrom

5/10 -- Kenny Thompson 5/11 -- Todd Aldrich

BIG BUCK BREWERY, GAYLORD 5/11 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6

C.R.A.V.E., GAYLORD 6: 5/10 -- Lou Thumser 5/11 -- Kenny Thompson

RAY'S BBQ, BREWS & BLUES, GRAYLING

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lOGY

MAY 06 - MAY 12

BY ROB BREZSNY

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keizoku wa chikara nari is a Japanese proverb that means “To continue is power.” I propose you make that your motto for the next four weeks. Everything you need to happen and all the resources you need to attract will come your way as long as your overarching intention is perseverance. This is always a key principle for you Tauruses, but especially now. If you can keep going, if you can overcome your urges to quit your devotions, you will gain a permanent invigoration of your willpower.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Is it possible to be too smart for your own good? Maybe, although that won’t be a problem for you anytime soon. However, you may temporarily be too smart for some people who are fixated on conventional and simplistic solutions. You could be too super-brilliant for those who wallow in fear or regard cynicism as a sign of intelligence. But I will not advise you to dumb yourself down, dear Virgo. Instead, I will suggest you be crafty and circumspect. Act agreeable and humble, even as you plot behind the scenes to turn everything upside-down and inside-out—by which I mean, make it work with more grace and benefit for everyone

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In my fairy tale about your life in the coming weeks and months, you will transform from a crafty sleuth to an eager explorer. You will finish your wrestling matches with tricky angels and wander off to consort with big thinkers and deep feelers. You will finish your yeoman attempts to keep everyone happy in the human zoo and instead indulge your sacred longings for liberation and experimentation. In this fairy tale of your life, Libra, I will play the role of your secret benefactor. I will unleash a steady stream of prayers to bless you with blithe zeal as you relish every heart-opening, brain-cleansing moment of your new chapter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming months, I will encourage you to keep deepening and refining the art of intimacy. I will rejoice as you learn more and more about how to feel close to people you care for and how to creatively deal with challenges you encounter in your quest to become closer. Dear Scorpio, I will also cheer you on whenever you dream up innovations to propitiate togetherness. Bonus blessings! If you do all I’m describing, your identity will come into brighter focus. You will know who you are with greater accuracy. Get ready! The coming weeks will offer you novel opportunities to make progress on the themes I've mentioned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could offer a workshop on the perks of wobbliness. Your anxious ruminations and worried fantasies are so colorful that I almost hesitate to tell you to stop. I’m wondering if this is one of those rare phases when you could take advantage of your so-called negative feelings. Is it possible that lurking just below the uneasiness are sensational revelations about a path to liberation? I’m guessing there are. To pluck these revelations, you must get to the core of the uneasiness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the last 11 months, life has offered you unprecedented opportunities to deepen and ripen your emotional intelligence. You have been vividly invited to grow your wisdom about how to manage and understand your feelings. trust you have been capitalizing on these glorious teachings. hope you have honed your skills at tapping into the power and insights provided by your heart and gut. There’s still more time to work on this project, Capricorn. In the coming weeks, seek out breakthroughs that will climax this phase of your destiny.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Naturalist and author Henry David Thoreau declared, "We need the tonic of wildness." Amen! In my view, you Aquarians especially need this sweet, rugged healing power in the coming weeks. Borrowing more words from Thoreau, urge you to exult in all that is mysterious, unsurveyed, and unfathomable. Like Thoreau, hope you will deepen your connection with the natural world because it "it is cheerfully,

musically earnest." Share in his belief that "we must go out and re-ally ourselves to Nature every day. We must take root, send out some little fiber."

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): I have four questions and homework assignments for you, Pisces. 1. Is there a person in your inner circle who is close to ripening a latent talent that would ultimately benefit you? I suspect there is. What can you do to assist them? 2. Is there a pending gift or legacy that you have not yet claimed or activated? I think so. What would be a good first step to get it fully into your life? 3. What half-dormant potency could you call on and use if you were more confident about your ability to wield it? I believe you now have the wherewithal to summon the confidence you need. 4. What wasteful habit could you replace with a positive new habit?

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When my friend Jessalyn first visited Disneyland as a child, she was smitten by its glimmering, unblemished mystery. "It was far more real than real," she said. “A dream come true.” But after a few hours, her infatuation unraveled. She began to see through the luster. Waiting in long lines to go on the rides exhausted her. The mechanical elephant was broken. The food was unappetizing. The actor impersonating Mickey Mouse shucked his big mouse head and swilled a beer. The days ahead may have resemblances to Jessalyn's awakening for you. This slow-motion jolt might vex you initially, although I believe it's a healthy sign. It will lead to a cleansed perspective that’s free of illusion and teeming with clarity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do you believe there are divine beings, animal spirits, and departed ancestors who are willing and able to help us? If not, you may want to skip this horoscope. I won’t be upset if you feel that way. But if you do harbor such views, as do, I’m pleased to tell you that they will be extra available for you in the coming weeks. Remember one of the key rules about their behavior: They love to be asked for assistance; they adore it when you express your desires for them to bring you specific blessings and insights. Reach out, Gemini! Call on them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I'm taking a gamble here as I advise you to experiment with the counsel of visionary poet and painter William Blake (1757–1825). It's a gamble because I'm asking you to exert a measure of caution as you explore his daring, unruly advice. Be simultaneously prudent and ebullient, Cancerian. Be discerning and wild. Be watchful and experimental. Here are Blake's directions: 1. The road to excess leads to the palace of wisdom, for we never know what is enough until we know what is more than enough. 2. If the fool would persist in his folly, he would become wise. 3. The pride of the peacock is the glory of God. The lust of the goat is the bounty of God. 4. No bird soars too high if it soars with its own wings. 5. Exuberance is Beauty.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cosmic energies are staging a big party in your astrological House of Ambition. It’s a great time to expand and intensify your concepts of what you want to accomplish with your one wild and precious life. You will attract unexpected help as you shed your inhibitions about asking for what you really want. Life will benevolently conspire on your behalf as you dare to get bolder in defining your highest goals. Be audacious, Leo! Be brazen and brave and brilliant! I predict you will be gifted with lucid intuitions about how best to channel your drive for success. You will get feelers from influential people who can help you in your quest for victory. (PS: The phrase “your one wild and precious life” comes from poet Mary Oliver.)

RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY CLASSES BOAT AMERICA: This boater safety class is for novice recreational boaters ages 12 to adult. Sign up early, classes are in June. Earn your boating certificate. Please register on traversecityflotilla.eventbrite.com

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Violent Femmes JUNE 20

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit With Courtney Marie Andrews

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The Singing Sergeants Free Admission

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KC and the Sunshine Band

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Vitamin String Quartet Playing music from Bridgerton, Taylor Swift, and beyond.

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The Comedy of Errors Interlochen Shakespeare Festival

Old Crow Medicine Show With Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

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Norah Jones With Mavis Staples

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Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

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Nickel Creek and Andrew Bird With Haley Heynderickx

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Jason Mraz & The Superband With Molly Miller Trio JULY 16

Detroit Symphony Orchestra JULY 20

A Night of Comedy with Andy Beningo With Kate Brindle

JULY 23

SLASH With Keb’ Mo’, ZZ Ward, and Jackie Venson

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Unity Tour With AWOLNATION and Neon Trees

26 High School Musical Production Wonderful Town

1-4 Jewel and Melissa Etheridge AUG. 5

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

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