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A Dystopian America
In a recent column on Project 2025, Steve Tuttle noted that Republicans are calling Kamala Harris soft on crime. As Tuttle points out, that’s ridiculous coming from a party that’s running a convicted felon for the presidency. But there’s more that needs to be said. Namely, that they have the facts wrong.
For example, Trump claims it’s not a crime in California to steal less than $950. Wrong. It’s a misdemeanor, which is a crime. Besides, Harris didn’t set the $950 limit. And by the way, Texas Republicans have set the misdemeanor/felony line in their state at a higher number: $2,500. I don’t hear Trump complaining about that.
Trump says violent crime has risen during the Biden-Harris administration, but FBI data—based on crimes reported to the police—shows that crime has actually fallen. GOP television ads claim that Harris was a “border czar” and as such allowed millions of undocumented immigrants into the country. The person responsible for border security is named Alejandro Mayorkas, not Kamala Harris. The GOP knows this but can’t be bothered with facts.
Trump would also have us believe that undocumented immigrants are “savages.” Obviously, there are examples of heinous crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. But the rate at which they commit violent crimes is less than one half of what it is for U.S. citizens. If that makes them savages, what does that say about the rest of us?
Trump is losing it, and it’s getting worse. He spouts nonsense and demonstrates an inability and even an unwillingness to separate fact from fiction. His dystopian vision of America, based on shameless lies and half-truths, constitutes a transparent effort to use fear mongering as a political tool. He underestimates the intelligence and decency of the American people.
Tom Gutowski | Traverse City
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50 Years for Brick Wheels
Five decades after its founding, Traverse City’s Brick Wheels is still rolling along, having seen everything from the dominance of the Schwinn, to the revival of the tandem, to the rise of the mountain bike, to the invention of the e-bike. What will the next 50 years hold? The best way to find out is to head to the bike shop’s 50th anniversary party on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 5-9pm. Kids will revel in games and activities (including face painting!) while grown-ups sip local beer, wine, or cocktails from an on-site drink truck. Food vendors will also be on hand, plus live music from SLowtaKo. And be ready to shop with discounts, prizes, and raffle drawings! Tickets include one food and beverage token and are $25 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. Get all the details at brickwheels.com.
Slabtown Cookies’ Molasses Cookies
Our grandma always told us that a cookie in both hands meant we were doing it right, and that’s just what we find ourselves doing when the Slabtown Molasses Cookies are on the menu at Slabtown Cookies in Traverse City. Inspired by owner and baking magician Katie Otterman’s secret family recipe—passed down by her grandmother, Verla—this seasonal bake kicks up the warming spice ante with notes of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and clove and adds an extra textural layer in the form of crunchy turbinado sugar. Tender, crinkly, and delightfully oversized, these autumnal treats go best with a tall glass of milk or a steamy chai. Grab a Molasses Cookie, or a whole host of other scratch-made goodies, at Slabtown Cookies’ self-serve stand (228 Monroe St.). Be sure to follow along online for each day’s rotating menu! slabtowncookies.com
A Grape-Crushing Good Time
The grapes are growing, the wine is flowing, and it all comes together this weekend on Old Mission Peninsula. A big highlight of Chateau Chantal’s free Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, is crushing grapes the old-fashioned way—with your feet! While you’re there, you may as well learn the basics of winemaking in a public cellar/ vineyard tour, take part in a cork toss, browse the art fair, enjoy wine and food, and more! chateauchantal.com/harvest-festival
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Hey, WATCH It! English Teacher
High school English teacher Evan Marquez thinks school might be a bit better if his students would do their homework instead of recording him with their cell phones with the hope that he says something that goes viral on TikTok. But what’s a teacher to do in 2024? FX’s new comedy follows Evan and his fellow faculty members as they try to find balance between educating their charges, navigating ridiculous parent complaints, and managing friendships and relationships after the final bell rings. You’ll cringe at the all-too-real antics of both teachers and teens and laugh along as they fumble over personal, political, and professional hurdles. (We even texted an English teacher friend to see if the show felt true to life, and her response was “Yes, it is very accurate lol.”) Now streaming on Hulu.
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Photo by Kyle Brownley
Compete, or Clink
The region’s craft beverage prowess is on display this week across the North. Frankfort Beer Week brings limited-edition brews and beer-themed dining into the spotlight Sept. 30 - Oct. 5 in the charming towns of Frankfort and Elberta. In Traverse City, Right Brain Brewery will host a qualifying tournament on Oct. 5 for MI Steinholding State Champion, where men and women take up a 1-liter glass stein filled with beer and compete for a place in the statewide championship. (Entry: $25.) And on Leelanau Peninsula, the Hunt for the Reds of October begins Oct. 1, with specials at 21 wineries along the wine trail. Tickets are $35 at eventbrite.com and include a pour of red wine at each stop, a commemorative wine glass, and “cork cash” to use at participating wineries. (Reservations are recommended.)
New Home for Great Lakes Children’s Museum
As planning proceeds for the new Freshwater Research & Innovation Center at Discovery Pier in Traverse City, several current tenants of the space are looking for new homes. Notably, this includes the Maritime Heritage Alliance, Inland Seas Education Association, Traverse Area Community Sailing, and the Great Lakes Children’s Museum (GLCM). The latter announced this month that they have a new home base planned, dubbed “The Curiosity Place,” at Grand Traverse Mall. Per a press release from GLCM, the Curiosity Place will have “expanded gallery space, as well as doubled program spaces. GLCM will bring their classic and well-loved exhibits to the new space while introducing fresh attractions and activities.” The new location will be up and running later this fall, along with the new Power of Play boutique toy store. Stay tuned for updates at greatlakeskids.org.
Stuff We Love: Forever Arrangements
Flower season is coming to a close, but before you buy fake, plastic plants to fill your empty vases, head to Lilies of the Alley of Traverse City (227 E State St.). Not only can you find fresh-cut florals and live plants among their offerings, but this flower shop also boasts a huge selection of dried stems and arrangements. Our recommendation is to bring in your vase or vessel and have a general color scheme in mind. Then, ask the knowledgeable staff for their help putting together a collection of dried flowers, grasses, and other natural elements that will rival any living bouquet. (Or browse their pre-made dried arrangements for an even simpler shopping experience.) The muted colors of preserved flowers are perfect for fall and winter decor, and your creation will last for years to come. liliesofthealley.com.
Townline Ciderworks in Williamsburg is rightfully known for their award-winning ciders, but when you next order a tasting flight, be sure to request a pour of their Riesling. Perfectly sippable and not too sweet, this wine has a citrus and stone fruit kick alongside the smooth finish from Michigan-grown grapes. The 2023 vintage is now ready and comes artfully packaged with all-new label branding that showcases the wild beauty of northern Michigan. We recommend enjoying your glass while looking out over the apple orchards that Townline is famous for. (The cidery also has cozy blankets on hand in case the night turns cool!) And be sure to visit on the weekends to grab dinner from the Masala Magic food truck on-site—you can’t beat chef Anita’s Samosa Chaat. Find a bottle at 11595 US 31 in Williamsburg. townlineciderworks.com
PARTISAN NONSENSE
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By steven Tuttle
According to Ballotpedia, there were 161.4 million registered voters as of the 2022 midterm elections. There are now 30 U.S. states that allow or require people to declare a party preference when registering to vote. In those states, 38.3 percent registered as Democrats, 30.3 percent as Republicans, and 27.7 percent as independent or unaffiliated voters. The remainder registered in one of the many third parties.
The real question here is why any states care about party affiliation—and why any of us care. Our political parties have become little more than anachronistic, money-grubbing insult machines whose only purpose is selfperpetuation.
Kamala Harris says she’s going to bring food prices down, but it would be fun to hear how she plans on doing that; the price controls at which she has hinted are a terrible idea.
Partisanship, at all levels, has become far more destructive than useful. Leelanau County Supervisor Mike McMillan has the right idea when he suggests all offices from the county level down should be non-partisan.
Most cities have figured out partisan politics is a hindrance, not a help, to doing most anything these days. When that partisanship is attached to specific individuals, it becomes even worse.
Most cities have figured out partisan politics is a hindrance, not a help, to doing most anything these days.
We should ask ourselves if the parties do anything to help us, our communities, or society in general. True enough there might be somebody who slaps a D or an R after their name who helps, as individuals can, but the parties do little other than beg for money they use to insult each other.
We all like to brag about how we vote for the person and not the party, but it’s at least a partial lie. How do we vote in races in which we’re not that familiar with the candidates? Do we do our research or choose the candidate of our preferred party?
Of course, both parties have official platforms on which they claim to run campaigns, but ignoring them is probably a pretty good idea. The Republicans, fresh from their convention, have a platform that, among other foolishness, says they will “prevent World War III,” bring peace to both Europe and the Middle East, seal the southern border and undertake “the largest deportation program in history,” make college campuses “patriotic again,” and on and on.
Of the 30 biggest cities in the country, only seven still have partisan elections. In Michigan, most city elections, including Traverse City, are non-partisan, as are all village and school district elections. (Ann Arbor is a noteworthy outlier, still holding partisan municipal elections.) Unfortunately, county and township elections are partisan by law, and changing that, as McMillan would like, would require action from a hesitant legislature or a ballot referendum.
There is no legitimate reason for county officials to be from any political party. The old cliché is that streets don’t care who maintains and repairs them, and that applies to virtually every activity undertaken at the county and township levels. It’s a pretty safe bet that at least the county clerks in Michigan’s 83 counties, under enormous pressure and abuse since the 2020 and 2022 elections, would love to be able to say, “Hey, we don’t represent any party, so we don’t officially care who wins no matter how much you whine and complain.”
The Democrats have their own platform, most of which was designed for a candidate no longer running. They want a federal law legalizing abortion, minimum wage hikes, a $10,000 tax break for first-time home buyers, a two-party solution to the Middle East mess, a 25 percent minimum tax for billionaires, and the closure of most loopholes used by those in the top one percent of income.
As is almost always the case, virtually none of either party’s platform will ever become law because there will never be the votes in Congress, the effort is clearly unconstitutional, and/or the president simply does not have the power to act on his own. For example, Donald Trump says he will reduce energy costs by half, but presidents don’t actually control energy costs, and cutting the cost of anything in half is a bridge way too far. Not to be outdone,
Clerks, sheriff deputies, register of deeds, drain commissioners, and county commissioners themselves have no need of a party tag to do their work. In fact, there is a pretty strong argument to be made that party labels make every action and every decision more difficult because there is automatic, built-in resistance from across the proverbial aisle.
There are 3,244 counties nationally along with a certain number of so-called county equivalents—boroughs, parishes, and even census areas. There is scant evidence, or none, that partisanship has in any way benefited those areas or the people living there.
Supervisor McMillan is right; if we want more effective local government, a good start would be eliminating partisanship altogether.
CULTIVATING WONDER
guest opinion by Lauren
Teichner
My five-year-old daughter has recently been asking me to tell her bedtime stories from my childhood, especially from my time at overnight camp. As soon as I share one, more memories come flooding back: the time I did a solo overnight in the woods and found myself scarily close to a bobcat; kayaking with my friends at twilight on the lake; wandering along the trail behind my cabin, stopping to watch a bee land on a flower; cupping my hands around my ears on a night hike, flashlights off (of course), to hear the symphony of the woods amplified in the quiet darkness.
As a kid growing up in the bustling streets of downtown Chicago, camp was my deepsummer happy place. There, I could play
But what is this sense of wonder, and why is it so important? Merriam-Webster defines wonder as “rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one’s experience.” Wonder comes from observing, exploring, listening, appreciating, and simply being present in the moment. In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, wonder can be an antidote to screens and boredom. Wonder can deepen our kids’ sense of self, place, interconnectedness, and belonging. Hopefully, wonder can also set our kids on a path of planetary protection.
Others have described this idea far more beautifully than I ever could. Rachel Carson, the renowned biologist and writer whose work sparked the environmental movement of the 1960s, wrote, “If facts are the seeds
It is through these small, personal connections, these everyday acts of wonder and exploration, that we prepare the next generation to carry the torch of environmental stewardship.
outside from sunrise to sunset, experiencing the cool crispness of the morning air, the warmth of the midday sun, and the sticky heat of the evening. It was a place where I could hear the constant chorus of crickets and locusts, watch the light filter through the trees, and see the wind ripple across the lake—things I could rarely, if ever, experience in the tiny confines of my paved backyard.
These experiences made their way deep into my bones and gifted me a profound sense of wonder that has stayed with me into adulthood and I hope to pass on to my kids.
As we quickly approach an election that has significant implications for climate policy, there is no better time to reflect on the role our children will play in shaping the future of our planet. It is our responsibility as parents and caregivers to prepare our kids of all ages to become informed and passionate stewards of the natural world.
Though the election and its consequences may seem distant from the daily grind of our lives—especially if yours is anything like mine, revolving around making lunches, folding laundry, and trying to finish a day’s work before school lets out—we actually have the power to take political action in the small, everyday moments in which we foster a connection between our kids and the earth.
Here in northern Michigan, we are lucky to live among some of the most diverse and breathtaking ecosystems in the country. By encouraging our kids to explore and play freely outdoors, especially without the distraction of screens, we engage in a quiet but truly revolutionary act: cultivating in them a sense of wonder and responsibility for the natural world.
that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow. The years of early childhood are the time to prepare the soil.”
We must enrich our children’s soil with a love of nature, so that when the seeds of knowledge are eventually planted, especially ones containing some tough realities about our changing planet, these seeds will blossom into a lifelong call to defend, protect, and nurture the earth.
Revolutionary change does not always come from sweeping policies or distant government—it often begins in our own backyards, in our gardens, on the nature trail, in the taste of a hand-picked tomato, in the feel of dirt under fingernails, in the smell of the compost pile, in identifying the chickadee’s call. It is through these small, personal connections, these everyday acts of wonder and exploration, that we prepare the next generation to carry the torch of environmental stewardship.
As I recount my camp memories to my daughter, I realize that these stories are more than just tales of adventure; they are pieces of the larger puzzle of my life and how I came to be who I am. They are the roots of my own connection to nature, the beginnings of my sense of responsibility to protect it, and the foundation I hope to instill in my children.
Future generations are relying on us to take these small yet revolutionary steps, which are entirely within our reach.
Lauren Teichner is a public interest environmental attorney in Traverse City and co-organizer of Northern Michigan Climate Families.
PUTTING MICHIGAN WINES ON THE MAP
What will it take for our wine region to be mentioned in the same breath as Napa or Sonoma?
By Anna Faller
In its literal sense, “terroir” refers to the natural and environmental factors—like soil type, climate, and topography—that not only affect how a wine tastes and smells but also help define it as an undeniable expression of where it was made.
In other words, terroir denotes a sense of place.
“We’ve really developed our own [winemaking] style,” says Mari Vineyards’ Winemaker Sean O’Keefe. “We’re trying to solve problems and do unique things that are only here in northern Michigan.”
But how does that sense of place translate on a national, or even global, scale?
Just in time for harvest season, Northern Express sat down with four of our region’s award-winning wineries—Chateau Chantal, Black Star Farms, Aurora Cellars, and Mari Vineyards—for a little boots-on-the-ground perspective on Michigan’s place in the winegrowing world, the industry’s ongoing evolution, and the couldn’t-have-comefrom-anywhere-else elements that make northwest Michigan so special.
Under the Radar
The biggest issue winemakers face is that many consumers still don’t know Michigan wine exists.
“Every time I’m in the tasting room, I hear someone who says, ‘Oh my gosh! These wines are really good!’” Black Star Farms’ Managing Owner Sherri Campbell Fenton says. “It’s always fun to see someone have their eyes opened to the fact that, yes, we’re producing world-class wines in this little part of the country.”
Though it’s true that northern Michigan is still a developing wine region—our oldest wine makers are just passing 50, in contrast to the oldest vintners in France and Italy, some of whose families can be traced back to around 1,000 CE—that growing potential put us on par with the coastal big leagues from the jump.
Black Star Farms’ Founding Head Winemaker Lee Lutes notes that northern Michigan is home to the only growing
down to a question of focused support.
“That’s certainly a hurdle we’ve been trying to get over. If we could scream from the mountaintops the quality of what we’re doing here in Michigan, I think there would be a big change,” notes Chateau Chantal Vice President of Hospitality Operations and Distribution Brian Lillie.
Funding, of course, is a large part of this, which is a hindrance here in Michigan, as there isn’t a significant legislative budget
“We’ve really developed our own [winemaking] style. We’re trying to solve problems and do unique things that are only here in northern Michigan”
—Sean O’Keefe, Mari Vineyards’ Winemaker
terroir of its kind from Spokane to Albany, and, much like its international competitors, has also produced scores of award-winning wines.
Much of this success, however, has flown under the public radar for decades. So, it makes sense that national consumers— including those in other Midwest states and even lower Michigan—are still unaware of the scope and standard of the wine industry just a few hours north.
Industry Evolution
So how do we equate Michigan with great wine in the minds of consumers? This, all four wineries unanimously concede, comes
dedicated to marketing statewide wine programs. Though there are some localized dollars in play, including support from the Michigan Craft Beverage Council and grant matches for commodity crop growers under Michigan Public Act 232, until Michigan establishes a source of sustainable funding— like the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, for instance, or the Washington State Wine Commission—local wine producers will inevitably remain at a disadvantage in terms of large-scale expansion.
There have been recent efforts to allocate resources for Michigan wine, in particular through the foundation of the Michigan Wine Collaborative in 2016. The MWC
promotes the Michigan grape and wine industry on the national and world wine stage, directs industry research, and offers members various tools, documents, and workshops.
The effects of these initiatives, though, per Lutes, can take years to materialize.
“It’s all part of the industry’s evolution,” he says. “Just bringing in those industry dollars and supporting them through state and federal channels, I think, will come with time.”
Further, Lillie highlights that most Americans have yet to register Michigan as a worthwhile wine destination, instead defaulting to the West Coast and New York. To put the Third Coast on the figurative map, the first step is “getting liquid to lips”— on a local level, in particular.
“We haven’t gotten full acceptance from our own state yet,” Chateau Chantal President and CEO Marie-Chantal Dalese notes. “It’s part of the global scene, and it’s in our own backyard.”
Acceptance and Recognition
To encourage that acceptance—and by extension, a foothold in the national market—the group emphasizes the importance of featuring Michigan wines on area beverage lists, many of which are still dominated by (you guessed it!) Old World and West Coast selections.
Increased tasting room traffic, business partnerships, and distribution also support these efforts, as does exposure from urban foodie hubs like Detroit and Chicago.
“All wineries have to make that effort to [foster] that stronger presence,” O’Keefe adds.
Black Star Farms Winery - Old Mission
From this lens, success for the Michigan wi ne industry would incorporate a whole host of factors. Increased sales is a key element, as is market sustainability—which, per Lutes and Lillie, ranges from lowering environmental impact to creating high-value jobs and encouraging new vineyard entrants— and enough retail demand to make Michigan wine available alongside larger distributors.
Recognition, though, is the ultimate goal.
“We really want to establish ourselves so that there’s knowledge of this boutique wine region in northwest lower Michigan,” says Fenton, “that people know they could take a few days and start to experience what makes this region so special.”
Something for Everyone
One of those elements, Lutes explains, is the ability to please a broad range of palettes.
Our region’s established demand for sweet white wines is still at the fore. Taylor Simpson, who co-owns Simpson Family Estates (the group behind Aurora Cellars, as well as Good Harbor Vineyards and Harbor Hill), notes that a whopping twothirds of Michigan’s 50 top-selling wines are classified “sweet.”
Dry and aromatic whites are on the incline though, a style of wine that O’Keefe stresses Michigan is uniquely positioned to grow.
In fact, TasteMichigan data—a Michigan wine-making organization launched via
the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and the United States Department of Agriculture—indicates that Michigan-focused wine drinkers are moving away from residual sugar in favor of Auxerrois, Chardonnay, and Pinot Grigio. Sparkling wines are also on the upswing, says Simpson, as are cool-climate reds.
Michigan has historically had a poor reputation when it comes to producing red wine. Though it’s true that full-bodied and jammy reds (think “purple teeth” grapes, like Syrah or Zinfandel) often can’t weather the winter deep-freeze, there are plenty of other cool-hardy options that flourish in and even prefer those conditions. These include
As the group points out, it’s because Michigan viticulture is so young and lacks traditional pushback that the opportunity to introduce consumers to unique varietals is not only possible, but encouraged.
Other notable market trends include dealcoholized wines, a recent addition to Chateau Chantal’s inventory, as well as fortified wines and spirits, which Black Star Farms highlights in their craft cocktail program.
“I think diversity in the tasting room
Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, as well as grapes like Gamay Noir (grown primarily in Beaujolais), Blaufränkisch, and northern Italian Teroldego.
is also part of the trend,” Lutes says. “Just giving people options is certainly what seems to bring them pleasure in being part of our operation.”
Future Growth
As for the future of the Michigan wine industry? As far as the winemakers are concerned, the earth is—literally—the limit.
Per President of Simpson Family Estates, Sam Simpson, wine production in northern Michigan is still on the tail end of its “pioneering” phase. “That’s a healthy place to be,” he explains, “because we’re still defining the market up here, with entrants bringing new things to the table.”
As a region that’s still ripening (pardon the pun), there are thousands of vacant Michigan acres that could yet be planted. Until we approach that capacity, which all four wineries say is still many years away,
it would be unrealistic to expect Michigan’s output to compete on a global scale.
Instead, the uniting local focus surrounds increased economic growth, which, when achieved, would allow our region to comfortably expand its production.
Moving forward, these efforts could include higher price tags for bottle sales, more local investment from outside parties, and ideally, more acclaim from industry professionals.
All of these components, Sam Simpson notes, when coupled with community support, form the building blocks of a wine region thoughtfully built by its members.
“I think the future for Michigan wines is extremely bright and promising,” adds Lutes. “[Though] that growth is creating some challenges, I think we’ll overcome those in time. We’re looking forward to more positive development and a sustainable future for all things northwest Michigan.”
RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME
Though it’s true that wine is grown domestically to some extent in all 50 states, our pleasant peninsula is uniquely positioned to grow grapes on par with some of the world’s heaviest hitters. Michigan—in particular, the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas—are situated on the cusp of two major climates: the Continental zone in Canada, which is fairly dry with frigid winters, and the Maritime bubble around the Great Lakes.
For our little neck of the woods, this translates to healthy and well-drained sandy soils and microcosmic weather conditions, wherein tempered coastal air protects crops like grapes from blooming prematurely, while also staving off autumnal frosts.
Both Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula AVAs (aka, American Viticultural Areas, or designated winegrowing regions) also intersect the 45th parallel, or the line that marks the half-
way point between the Equator and the North Pole. This marker runs through some of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, including northern Italy (notably Piedmont, known for Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Muscat, among many others), France’s Bordeaux and Rhone Valley regions, northern Germany, and Willamette Valley in Oregon.
These spots, like northwest Michigan, are all categorically “cool climate” regions, known for producing wines that maintain their acidic snap and tend to play nicely with food. In the Old World, such varietals include the Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Noir, all of which have also been proven to thrive in northern Michigan.
Sparkling wine is another local forte, whose low sugar levels and lighter body require a cool climate to cultivate.
The takeaway here is that Michigan is naturally equipped to make some of the best wine in the world.
Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Noir
Photo credit: Black Star Farms
Mari Vineyards Gamay Noir Photo credit: Beryl Striewski Photography
Chateau Chantal Vineyards - Old Mission
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APPLES TO APPLES
Orchard logistics, growing challenges,
and a look at this season’s
crop
By Emily Batdorf
You don’t have to spend much time in northern Michigan to notice that cherries are everywhere. After all, Michigan produces about three-fourths of the nation’s tart cherries, and Traverse City has been celebrating this sweet fruit since the 1920s. But this time of year, there’s another crop that deserves some local attention.
The Michigan Apple Committee estimates that the state will produce a crop of 30.5 million bushels, or nearly 1.3 billion pounds, of apples in 2024. If that sounds like a lot, it is: In an average year, the state produces around 26 million bushels. This could be the third above-average season in a row, which is good news for farmers across the state. It’s also good news for locals, tourists, and anyone who appreciates crisp apples and fresh cider straight from the orchard.
In anticipation of an apple-filled fall, we spoke to two NoMi apple orchards, BrixStone Farms and King Orchards, to get the scoop on this year’s crop.
King Orchards has been around since 1980, when Juliette King-McAvoy’s father, John King, dreamed of starting a cherry orchard near the north end of Torch Lake. Forty-four years later, King-McAvoy is Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and King Orchards grows 450 acres of fruits and vegetables—including plenty of apples.
Meanwhile, in Bear Lake, Keaton Foster grows apples and peaches and produces maple syrup on his 150-plus acre farm. After studying agribusiness management and working in maple syrup production in New York State, Foster returned to the Midwest and bought his farm in 2019. 2020 was BrixStone Farms’ first production season.
Despite opening roughly 40 years apart,
both King Orchards and BrixStone Farms face similar issues—good and bad—when it comes to growing apples.
Varieties, Sales, and Processing
Both BrixStone Farms and King Orchards grow a wide variety of apples that may surprise the average eater. At BrixStone, Foster grows about 28 varieties—plus additional varieties for making cider.
“The most popular varieties for us are Honeycrisp—that’s our biggest seller— followed by Everquest, which is a new cross between a Honeycrisp and a Fuji,” Foster says.
After harvesting, roughly 5 percent of BrixStone’s apples head to the farm stand, 20 percent end up on grocery store shelves, and 75 percent get processed, peeled, and sliced on their way to becoming sauce, pies, and more.
At King Orchards, agritourism, including U-Pick, is a big part of business. Other portions of the King Orchards crop are sold in their own stores. Some apples go to distributors, as well. “Our Honeycrisps might end up in the Whole Foods in Chicago or in the Meijer or Aldi,” says King-McAvoy. Depending on supply, some may also go to processors to become juice or applesauce. King Orchards grows 22 varieties, and KingMcAvoy notes a trend in how the popularity of these varieties has shifted over time.
“There’s been less interest in processing apples, or apples that are really good for baking, and more emphasis on eating apples. Thirty years ago, people were making more sauces and pies and doing more of that.”
Growing for the Customer
It’s not just the difference in baking vs. eating apples that has changed over the years at King Orchards.
“Most of the traditional varieties aren’t really ready to pick until late September, early October. And we’re seeing, as far as agritourism, a lot of people want to be out at the farm in early September,” says KingMcAvoy.
In response, the farm is focused on planting new varieties that are ready to pick earlier than the traditional varieties. KingMcAvoy adds that there’s growth potential in King Orchards’ existing agritourism business, which sets them apart from other family-owned farms and helps diversify the farm’s income.
Similarly, Foster sees potential in the direct-to-consumer market for his apples.
“We’re always looking to expand our little farm market … I think that just pushing as much as we can from the farm to get to the consumer is better. That could be through U-Pick in the future,” says Foster.
Navigating the Ups and Downs
Despite a few years of robust apple crops, farmers Up North still face a variety of challenges.
“Our climate has changed pretty significantly in the 40 years that we’ve been in business. Spring is becoming more volatile,” says King-McAvoy, who adds that warmer temperatures—especially in the fall—are affecting apple quality. A growing
BrixStone Farms restored a barn built in the early 1900s, one of the many buildings (including a maple syrup sugar shack) on their property.
number of pests and fungi don’t help, either.
Even though BrixStone has only been operating since 2020, Foster has witnessed climatic changes, too. “It seems like there’s a lot more sporadic events,” he says. “We had a huge hail storm in Onekama this year, kind of just a crazy fluke thing, and it seems like that kind of stuff is happening more often.”
Aside from environmental factors, a more global market is also affecting supply and demand. Increased production from other markets can lower prices and have a major impact on smaller, family-owned farms.
Foster adds that at BrixStone, rising labor costs are presenting difficulties. With the large crews needed to keep things running during harvest season, hiring help can strain a farmer’s budget.
Despite the challenges, both KingMcAvoy and Foster agree apple growing has its benefits, even in a region known for cherries.
“The reason why I chose to be primarily an apple grower is because there’s so many avenues in which you can send them,” says Foster. “You can send them to a sauce
processor, you can send them to a peeler and slicer, you can send them to be taffy apples, you can send them to juice. And then there’s always the fresh market opportunities. I like the flexibility.”
King-McAvoy adds, “Many farmers grow cherries and apples. I think apples have proved to be a little less vulnerable to climate change.” Additionally, compared to cherries, apples have a quicker turnaround time from when farmers purchase the trees to when they start producing, so in that way, the crop is more adaptable.
In other good news, both Foster and King-McAvoy speak positively of this year’s crop. Says King-McAvoy, “We haven’t gotten any hail—knock on wood. [The apple crop] seems to be developing very nicely, and we’re excited about the quality. It looks like we’re going to have a really great fall.”
Visit the farmstand at BrixStone Farms at 11240 Milarch Road in Bear Lake. Visit King Orchards’ U-Pick Orchard & Market at 4620 N M-88 in Central Lake or their Bakery & Market at 986 US-31 S in Kewadin.
Photo by Christine Erlandson
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
What does it take (and cost) to make a bottle of wine?
By Kierstin Gunsberg
There’s nothing more relaxing than watching northern Michigan’s shift from summer greens to vibrant reds with a glass of wine in hand. Winemaker Bryan Ulbrich would certainly agree.
After growing up in Illinois and going to college out West, he knew he was “smitten with the mitten” after family getaways Up North and chose northern Michigan as the home for his urban winery, Left Foot Charley.
While the mitten’s pinky region is celebrated for its wine tourism and production, the same elements that make it special—distinct seasons, sloping landscapes, and rural charm—also create some unique challenges and costs to producing everyone’s favorite fermented beverage.
From weather that can quickly turn sour to the joy of crafting labels that pop, Ulbrich decants the full-bodied truth about what it takes to bottle up a vintage—from vine to cork and, finally, to your glass at the dinner table.
Working the Land
The cost of producing wine starts with the land—think purchase price and taxes— and anyone who’s ever browsed Up North real estate knows that’s an epic number. But it’s only the beginning.
Grape vines typically take three to five years to bear fruit, and some varieties take longer for a viable crop. Even before the first grapes are harvested, a vineyard must undergo months of preparation. While the rest of northern Michigan is cozying up with a glass of chardonnay and the latest Netflix binge, vineyard work begins in chilly February. The winter pruning, brush removal, and trellis repair take about 110 hours per acre to complete.
Then, as the growing season takes off in spring, another 160-200 hours per acre are needed for canopy management, spraying, ground maintenance, and setting up netting to protect grape crops from hungry birds. All in all, it takes up to 310 labor-intensive hours to nurture the vines—no matter the yield.
“Wine is…intrinsically tied to the land and people who work both,” says Ulbrich.
“It’s a relationship between vines, dirt, farmer, and winemaker.”
Adding Up Labor and Materials
And, much like a fine vintage, it’s a relationship that becomes more valuable over time—along with its rising costs.
Labor is the biggest need and the biggest expense. Limited worker availability drives prices up, and Ulbrich notes, “We rely on the same people each year and accept that if we want to attract talent, it will be at increased costs.”
The price of everything from farm insurance to corks is also on the rise. (A single cork can run from 25 cents to $1, depending on the style and material.) And although the pandemic-era supply chain issues have evened out, Ulbrich still faces inflated costs for bottles as if there’s still a glass bottle shortage—though in his experience, there isn’t.
“Glass is now easier to source, but the prices are rising so fast you’d assume it’s a rare gem,” he says. “I think a correction of some sort is coming. That or you’ll see more wineries using kegs. When the bottles start getting close to the cost of fruit, there’s an imbalance.”
While waiting for supply costs to stabilize, Ulbrich says northern Michigan’s unpredictable weather remains a “wildcard.” Frost, drought, mildew, and pests can shrink yields, and though crop insurance helps, it doesn’t cover the total loss of an early frost or a dry, languid summer.
And every grape counts because northern Michigan vineyards typically produce only 3 tons of grapes per acre, compared to the 6-12 tons from industrial farms out West. In a good year, a typical acre will yield just 150250 cases of wine.
Our region’s smaller vineyards and steep slopes also make farming mechanization difficult, and as such, few vineyards rely on it. “The fruit in Michigan is precious and rare,” Ulbrich says. “It requires human involvement and can’t be left to machines.”
A Waiting Game
Beyond the challenges of growing grapes, wine production is a long, patient process.
“Some of our wines take five years to create,” Ulbrich notes, pointing to sparkling wines from 2019 still aging in their storage facilities.
This extended production timeline sips away at cash flow and storage costs.
“Equal to the fruit and the labor is the cost of time to hold and age wine,” Ulbrich says, adding that controlled environments for storage increases their overhead. “We have a full dedicated warehouse that keeps the wine safe until it’s ready to share.”
Once the wine is ready to leave the warehouse and hit the shelves, branding and marketing comes in.
“The label is the first thing most people see,” says Ulbrich, who treats each Left Foot Charley vintage as a unique personality, conveyed through distinct artwork and packaging—adding cost but also character to each bottle. “We try to engage all your senses with the bottles we create.”
Sales of the finished product—whether by the bottle or the glass—also have to support overhead like the tasting room, winery staff, and other business operating
expenses. According to Ulbrich, Left Foot Charley’s business is about 50 percent cider and 50 percent wine by volume. For wine, they sell 60 percent through the tasting room (20 percent by the glass and in flights), 30 percent via distribution, and 10 percent direct to accounts. Cider, meanwhile, is 70 percent distribution and 30 percent retail, with 40 percent of the latter figure sold by the glass.
Sharing Costs
All told, a single bottle can take years to get from vine to shelf, and longer still when you consider the work put into the land and the costs sunk into equipment, storage, and materials like glass, corks, and labels.
Diversification has been a key to Left Foot Charley’s strategy for managing risk in the face of high production costs. Besides growing grapes, the winery also grows apples for cider and offers custom winemaking services. As Ulbrich explains, these ventures offer flexibility when crop losses occur and allow the business to
Wine making equipment for a single winery can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Photo by Hannah Drew
Bryan Ulbrich, founder of Left Foot Charley, is often found in the vines this time of year.
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Fall on the Farm with Myrtle & Maude’s
From tractor tours to the pumpkin harvest to Grandma’s famous pies
By Abby McKiernan
In a world increasingly driven by development and expansion, there’s something deeply comforting about the simplicity of farm life—a lifestyle Myrtle & Maude’s Farm Market strives to preserve.
Located in Williamsburg, this multigenerational farm has been a community staple since the 1940s when the Butler family (later the Hubbells through marriage) planted their first cherry tree. Today, Paul Hubbell, the third of five generations, and his wife Sue (aka Maude) run the farm alongside their children. The 300-acre farm is managed by Paul, his son Weston, and son-in-law Steve Merchant.
Meanwhile, Sue and their daughter Sadie (aka Myrtle) oversee the market—a key element in keeping the farm sustainable and bringing customers to the property.
Love of the Land
For Paul, farming isn’t just a job—it’s part of who he is. “All I’ve ever known and done is farming. It’s in my genes; I was born and raised farming,” he says.
After briefly attending college, Paul returned to the farm, knowing it was where he truly belonged. His parents made him an owner, and today, Paul remains deeply committed to the land and his family’s legacy, surrounded by nine grandchildren, three daughters, two sons-in-law, and the rest of their extended family.
Family is at the heart of everything the Hubbells do. Within a one-mile radius of the farm, three generations live, work, and gather every Sunday for a family dinner—a tradition they’ve kept alive for decades.
“I got everything I ever wanted in life,” Paul reflects. “To be a farmer, to find a
beautiful wife to work the farm alongside me, and to spend my days raising my kids. I don’t need a lot of money, I just need to pay my bills, make sure my wife is loved, and make my children proud and strong. What more could anyone ever want or need?”
Of course, farming has never faced more challenges than it does today. Modern agriculture has to cope with new technology and equipment, global competition, rising land and labor costs, climate change, and a host of other factors. Add to that the fact that the U.S. continues to lose farms and farmers—the U.S. Department of Agriculture marked a 6.9 percent decline in farms and ranches between 2017 and 2022— and suddenly the simple farm life doesn’t seem so simple.
Tradition Meets Innovation
As a small farm in an increasingly challenging industry, Myrtle & Maude’s has had to get creative to survive. While the farming side has faced hurdles, Sue and Sadie have helped secure the farm’s future through their market, which is now in its fourth fall season.
Initially started to diversify the farm’s income, the market has become a beloved community hub, offering a wide range of products that showcase both the farm’s bounty and locally sourced goods.
The market features homegrown produce, sweets and treats, and a wide selection of Michigan-made items, antiques, and handcrafted gifts. (Sue’s caramel apples, in particular, are a customer favorite, with many returning year after year just to savor the treat.)
A major turning point for the market came when Sue and Sadie successfully secured a competitive grant from the
Michigan Department of Agriculture to build a commercial kitchen on the property last year. The application process required persistence and effort, but the results have been transformative.
“Sadie, with some help, worked hard to write the grant,” Paul explains. “Out of 130 applicants, we were one of few to get it. I am so proud of her, and it was a huge deal for the farm.”
The kitchen now allows the family
to produce baked goods, preserves, and prepared meals on-site, greatly reducing the need for the time-consuming task of transporting carloads of goods from their home kitchens to the market.
One of the biggest successes that came from this expansion was their Thanksgiving pie sale. “We had no idea how well the pie sale would go last year, but it was overwhelming in the best way,” Sadie tells us. Thanks to the new kitchen, they can now
Sue (aka Maude) and Sadie (Myrtle) Hubbell.
Fresh donuts can be enjoyed with cider on the weekends.
One of the farm’s family-friendly activities includes tractor-pulled wagon tours.
offer even more pies and other baked goods, with Grandma Birdie’s famous from-scratch pies being a highlight. “I knew my grandma’s pies were the best I’d ever had, and now our customers get to experience them too,” Sadie says proudly.
A Slice of Farm Life
Getting the market up and running was one thing, but marketing it was another. For Sue and Sadie, one of the biggest challenges has been putting themselves front and center on social media. Both are humble by nature and accustomed to letting the farm’s work speak for itself.
But in today’s world, they’ve realized the importance of sharing their story with the community. “I’m surprised by how much people are interested in our day-to-day,” Sadie admits. “I forget that this isn’t the norm anymore.”
As such, their social media presence has become a valuable way to showcase the farm’s traditions and rural lifestyle. Through their posts, Sue and Sadie invite customers and followers into their world, offering a glimpse of everything from harvesting cherries to preparing homemade pies.
Even still, they make sure to get time away from the screen…and away from the pressures of the business.
“Family time is important to us,” Sadie
emphasizes. “We close the farm in August so we can take trips together and recharge. It might seem strange in an area where businesses are open all summer, but it’s something we need to do to stay connected as a family.”
But if you were planning on stopping by, never fear—the farm is open and running in full fall capacity. Through Oct. 30, the farm offers U-pick pumpkins daily, alongside the products that have made the market shine.
(Try the Apple Cider Slushie and thank us later.) You can also marvel at the farm’s animal friends, like a mini Highland cow, goats, and chickens.
On the weekends, bring the kids for tractor-pulled wagon tours of the farm, fresh donuts and cider, and bonfires and football games played on a large outdoor screen.
After a break to switch seasons, it’s time for the holidays with Christmas on the Farm Nov. 14-18, complete with a free hot cocoa bar, professional photos with Santa, and festive finds in the market. The final shopping event of the year is Ladies’ Night on the Farm ($12 admission), Dec. 7 from 4-9pm, with holiday goodies from local vendors, snacks and drinks, and seasonal decor like homemade wreaths and garlands.
Find all upcoming events and learn more about the farm and market at myrtleandmaudes.com.
With the apple harvest upon us, Myrtle and Maude’s will be busy throughout October.
Patsy the Highland cow may be the cutest member of the Myrtle and Maude’s team.
Book by James Lapine, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
WINERIES FACE HIRING CHALLENGES FOR THE HARVEST
Local and H-2A workers are in short supply as demand for NoMi
wines grows
By Ross Boissoneau
It seems like everyone has a “Help Wanted” sign in the window these days. Whether in restaurants or retail, accounting or manufacturing, there is a shortage of workers. The farming industry is not immune, including grape harvesting and processing at area wineries.
With a year’s worth of hard work on the vine, wineries know they have to fill in the gaps or lose out on harvesting some of their crop.
Gabe Marzonie at Chateau Grand Traverse says harvest typically runs six to eight weeks, depending on the weather and the size of the crop. “It always depends on September,” he says. The harvest typically starts sometime in the middle of the month, he says, and it ends in early October.
As of print time, many wineries have begun the harvest, citing the lack of rainfall and usually warm September weather as the impetus to start as early as the week of Sept. 16.
When harvest starts, the days are as long as there is fruit, workers, and most importantly, light. “You start when it’s light. That’s around 7:30-8 in the fall,” says Mike Laing, co-owner of Mawby.
Struggling with Staffing
The work season may be short, but it is intense, both in terms of hours and labor. Those factors, combined with the seasonality of the job, can make it hard to staff up at just the right time. There are tried and true methods to find reliable talent, and when those fail, wineries are starting to get creative.
“We have a full vineyard team and bring in support for harvest,” says Marzonie. “The ideal number is 16.”
How close Chateau Grand Traverse gets to that ideal number varies, but it’s all but certain they won’t get all the way there pulling from the local talent pool.
“A lot of wineries use contracted migrant
labor,” says Marzonie, including Chateau Grand Traverse. That enables the vineyards to bring in H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers when needed, though the process is not as easy as it once was.
Laing tells us that “the cost of H-2A workers keeps rising. The government keeps raising the rate. The yields are low, the price of labor high. Everybody’s dealing with it.”
Shady Lane Cellars Vineyard Manager Andy Fles concurs. “It is expensive. The federal government sets the wage and forces us to match that wage. … It’s much more challenging now,” he says of hiring. “There’s a lot less seasonal movement of harvest and field workers. There used to be a lot [of workers] moving around looking for work.”
Climate change is affecting the amount of work those traditional crews can find elsewhere. Fles says that citrus greening, which kills the citrus trees, is spreading more quickly, leading to less work in the south.
“Historically we relied on the migrant
population,” says Laing. “People would work [across] the country. Oranges in Florida in April, peaches in Georgia, then work their way north.”
Laing says hiring also became more challenging when the Trump administration began to crack down on deportations and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids scared the migrant population. “Some migrant families put roots down,” he says, meaning there were fewer workers seeking seasonal work.
Getting Creative
When hiring locally and H-2A staffing isn’t enough, there are other options. For example, Chateau Grand Traverse doesn’t rely solely on its staff or outside workers. It has a not-so-secret weapon: Some 60 percent of its grapes are harvested by a mechanical picker.
Marzonie says that is particularly important when harvesting the winery’s flagship late
Mawby uses a vineyard management company to help staff their harvest team.
Chateau Grand Traverse is able to use a mechanical picker for a portion of their grapes.
harvest Riesling grapes, which need to be picked at just the right time. “If we had to wait and see, then there’s a cold snap or rain coming, [so] it’s more efficient to take the mechanical harvester up and down the rows,” he says.
This part of the harvest is not only a question of how long it would take to gather the workers, but also the time spent in the vines. For a team of contract workers, the task would take a day and a quarter. On the other hand, the mechanical harvester takes only a couple hours.
Unlike Chateau Grand Traverse, all the grapes for Mawby are picked by hand. “For bubbly, we like our fruit hand-picked,” Laing
says. The picked fruit is dumped into bins and pressed immediately. The warmer the weather, the more quickly the fruit will spoil, so it’s important to go from field to processing as fast as they can get it there.
Mawby’s staff of one year-round vineyard manager and three H-2A workers can’t handle all the harvesting and processing, “so we need to work with a vineyard management company,” says Laing.
Mawby also relies on grapes from outside its vineyard—“We also buy a lot of fruit,” Laing says—lessening the need for harvesters, though not processors.
All About Timing
Processing begins as soon as they have enough fruit. “On a typical day, pressing starts around 10 or 11,” says Laing, as by then they should have two tons of whole clusters of grapes.
With each lug—the big yellow bins you see holding grapes—weighing around 40 pounds when full, that translates to 100 lugs picked in two or three hours.
Laing says there are a number of variables that impact the harvest, including whether there is fruit left from the day before, as they don’t want to get too far
ahead in the rows and have the fruit begin to juice—in that case, it’s better to stay on the vine another day.
Other variables include size of the crew, their speed, and the weather. The latter can affect things in numerous ways. For example, when it rains during harvest, that slows everything down.
Another factor in harvest is timing the picking and the processing. “We don’t want the fruit to juice in the bins. We want the grapes to be crushed in the press,” says Fles. “The longer it [grapes] is in the bins, the more they’ll juice. Speed is critical.”
Shady Lane Cellars Vineyard Manager Andy Fles knows weather and timing are everything and keeps a close eye on both to ensure a successful harvest.
The Chateau Grand Traverse harvest typically runs six to eight weeks.
A Growing Need
One area in which vineyard experts are largely in agreement is that those doing the picking and processing need little (if any) time learning how to do the job. That’s in part because the vast majority of them have done this work previously.
But the veteran crews are not only growing scarcer—they are beginning to age out. Like the skilled construction trades,
those who remain in the harvest workforce are getting older, and there aren’t a lot of younger workers replacing them.
“The fieldwork population is aging,” Fles says. “We’re not seeing the next wave happening.”
That reality seems unlikely to change.
“Farming and agricultural work is not the number one thing people look to do,” notes Marzonie.
The drop in interested employees is
misaligned with the growing popularity of the northern Michigan wine industry. While our area is still less recognized for its wineries than, say, California, Marzonie believes those who might give it short shrift should realize how mature the local viticultural area really is.
“Most look at Napa as the Holy Grail. It’s good, but many of them started in the late ’70s. Duckhorn is one of my favorites, and it started in 1976.” In contrast, Ed O’Keefe
Jr. started Chateau Grand Traverse two years prior to that. This year, the winery is celebrating a half-century of winemaking. That maturity and the fact many area wineries win awards in various competitions means the industry will continue to grow. As such, there will always be a need for harvest workers, be they full-time staff or part-timers hired specifically to walk the rows of vines and pick the grapes for processing.
The Shady Lane Cellars vineyard crew works long hours September and October to harvest the winery’s 70 acres of grapes.
Awesome!
Poor Crumbs. The now-famous corpulent cat, named for his ability to eat, was found in early September in the basement of a hospital in Perm, Russia, the New York Post reported, where the staff had given him a steady diet of cookies and soup. When he was discovered, he weighed more than 37 pounds -- about three times the average size for a cat -- and was unable to support his weight to walk. Crumbs (or Kroshik, in Russian) was moved to the Matroskin Shelter, where workers put him on a strict diet and exercise regimen -apparently not his cup of tea, as he tried to escape on Sept. 11. Rehab expert Ekaterina Bedakova said Crumbs was "extremely displeased" when, during his escape attempt, he got himself stuck in a shoe rack and couldn't get out. But she was enthused about his effort because it demonstrated that he's a "very active guy."
Precocious
A family in Bedford, Ohio, reported their Nissan Rogue and their 8-year-old daughter missing around 9 a.m. on Sept. 15, the Associated Press reported. Police learned that witnesses had seen a small child driving nearby, but it wasn't until they checked the parking lot at Target, about 13 miles away, that they discovered the car. The girl was inside the store; she told officers that she had hit a mailbox during her journey, but otherwise it went fine. Authorities were weighing whether any charges would be filed.
News You Can Use
In Japan, the number of people aged 100 or older has hit a new record -- 95,119, AFP reported on Sept. 17. Most of the centenarians are women, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications noted. The world's oldest person, Tomiko Itooka of western Japan, is 116. Japan's oldest man, Kiyotaka Mizuno, 110, told local media that he has "no idea at all about what's the secret to my long life."
About 40 feet off the coast of Miami Beach, the world's first underwater cemetery is already home to about 1,500 "placements," ClickOrlando reported on Sept. 17. The Neptune Memorial Reef's community resource director, Michael Tabers, said the area had already been designated for an artificial reef when "a group of businessmen in the area ... had the idea." The reef was built "from an artist conception of the Lost City of Atlantis"; customers' cremains are mixed with water and then formed into road columns, archways or depictions of local sea life, such as starfish or seashells. Then the coral grows around them. "We have sea turtle placements; those are some of our more popular ones," Taber said. The reef has already been extended once, but when it fills up, "we will launch the next phase," he said. Coral reef conservation activists are thrilled; the reef provides hard surfaces that help coral to thrive. And loved ones can also dive to visit their family members' resting places.
Police Report
Javaughn J. Owens, 23, was charged with first-degree attempted murder after he got into a dispute over a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on Sept. 15, the DeKalb County Daily Chronicle reported. A witness told DeKalb police that Owens and another man argued about the victim "not cleaning up after themselves," whereupon Owens swung a butter knife and struck the other man. The victim was seen at a local hospital but had to be transported to Chicago for further treatment of a punctured intestine. He said he believed
"100%" that Owens would kill him. Owens faces up to 60 years in prison.
Inexplicable
Beaches along the Atlantic Ocean in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia were closed to swimmers by authorities on Sept. 15 after mysterious medical waste started washing up, The New York Times reported. The trash included syringes and needles, used feminine hygiene products and plastic cigar tips. "We currently have no idea where it came from and will not be speculating about a source," said the National Park Service office at Assateague Island National Seashore. They were unsure how long beaches would remain closed. "We recommend wearing shoes on the beach and avoiding the ocean entirely," warned Joe Theobald, director of Emergency Services in Ocean City, Maryland.
Saw That Coming Norton Havoc, 32, can now "smell colors," they said, after blowing their nose in the shower and dislodging a Lego block that had been stuck inside for "at least 26 years," the New York Post reported. Havoc posted that they suffered from "multiple breathing issues" after the childhood incident; at the time, their mom tried to extricate the piece with tweezers, to no avail. "I can breathe out of this side of my nose now, and it's fantastic," Havoc said.
The Way the World Works Vacaville, California, resident Ken Wilson is VERY careful about his consumption of electricity. "I was being very vigilant on this," he told KMAX-TV. "Every day that I go to work, I turn the breakers off." He also purchased a device that tells him how many watts of energy his appliances use. But recently he noticed that his bill was higher than normal. Wilson has lived in an apartment, unit 91 of his building, for 18 years. After Wilson called PG&E to come out and check his meter on Sept. 10, he discovered he's been paying for unit 90's electricity usage for years. PG&E admitted the mix-up and said it is "fully committed to rectifying the situation." Wilson said he hopes the story can help others with similar problems.
Politics, Am I Right?
As candidates for mayor in Sao Paulo, Brazil, took to the stage for a televised debate on Sept. 15, Pablo Marcal referred to allegations of sexual misconduct against his rival, Jose Luiz Datena, the Associated Press reported. In response, Datena picked up a metal chair and approached Marcal's podium, then slammed the chair into Marcal's side. The moderator cut to commercials, and later the debate resumed without Marcal, who was rushed to a hospital with a fractured rib cage. Marcal portrayed the event as "attempted homicide," while Datena admitted his mistake but said he didn't regret it "at all."
Explosive!
Magnet fisher and YouTuber Dani Dip pulled a provocative find out of the Saint Joseph River in South Bend, Indiana, on Sept. 1, ABC57-TV reported. "We believe this is a 175mm Howitzer round from like a stationary cannon back in the day," Dip said. "It took four people to pull this big 2-foot round over the wall to safety so it wouldn't fall back in and potentially go off." The South Bend Police Department said further testing would be necessary to make sure the charge is not live. "We're just here to help and clean out the river and see what we can find," Dip said.
Opening Reception October 4, 5-8pm
Savor the Flavors of Fall at Walloon Lake Inn
Enjoy fine dining (and fine wine) with a view
By Geri Dietze
Starting in 1981, when it was given its current name, the Walloon Lake Inn enjoyed a long run as a highly regarded, upscale but unpretentious dining destination. In 2014, the Inn changed hands and underwent a total renovation, as part of the overall renaissance of Walloon Lake Village.
But first, let’s go back in time.
Constructed in 1891, Fern Cottage, as it was known at the time, was a cozy inn at the foot of the lake, and the departure point for the steamboats which were busy transporting summer visitors (perhaps including the Hemingways with young Ernest in tow) who were escaping the heat of Midwestern cities to family cottages and resort hotels. Those staying at Fern Cottage paid $2 per day for a room plus access to the dining room and indoor bathrooms.
The structure operated throughout the decades with name changes, additions, and improvements, but it remained a treasured landmark. Today the tiny Village of Walloon, south of Petoskey, is a vibrant destination with interesting shops, lodging, and a lively waterfront eatery in addition to the Inn. New businesses, like Sweetwater Floral and the upscale Walloon Watershed bar, have joined the ranks within the last two years.
Style and Substance
Fast-forward to today’s incarnation of the Walloon Lake Inn, and Grand Rapids designer Kathryn Chaplow—look for her influences throughout the Village—has fashioned a space rich with “moody colors and finishes” perfect for all seasons.
The bar, “appropriate for a true speakeasy… from the 1920s,” is finished in cerused oak
Photo credit: Dan Stewart Photography.
and seats six on red leather and brass stools. Additional seating is upholstered in antique leather to impart a vintage vibe. The walls are covered with faux eel skin in cerulean blue, outlined in hand-applied nailhead trim.
A stunning—and capacious—wine wall separates the area from the dining room and keeps around 90 vintages under perfect conditions. Dining room walls are a deep walnut, complemented by a stamped tin ceiling in a black patina and charcoal carpeting underfoot. A curated collection of vintage silver platters and servers are installed within the space, and brass sconces and
wall fixtures and deco-inspired flush mount ceiling fixtures cast soft light throughout.
Upstairs, the Varnish Room offers private dining in a gleaming mahogany space honoring the historic wooden hull boats common to Walloon. The handiwork of skilled woodworkers and boat finishers and the on-site builder, this area gleams like the boats that inspired it and feels like the grand salon of a vintage Great Lakes yacht. “It was a real labor of love,” explains Chaplow.
An Elegant Repast
The Inn sources ingredients and supplies
from a collection of established purveyors, including fresh produce from Bear Creek Organics in Petoskey and John Cross Fisheries in Charlevoix, plus specialty items, fresh meats, poultry, and seafood from Carmela Foods and Fortune Foods, both nationally known suppliers to fine eateries.
sommelier Melissa Ogden explains that the new menu will begin on November 1, including a three-course offering for $60, but the current menu is a good example of the experience diners can enjoy now and well into color season.
SEAMLESS
Executive chef Michael DeMarco combines the flavors of his East Coast roots with his Florida culinary degree and translates that experience through the fresh ingredients of northern Michigan into a well-rounded menu of complex flavors.
General manager and certified
Truffle Fries are the favorite house appetizer, with parmesan and Romano, organic herbs, and truffle aioli. But patrons can also choose from Crab and Truffle Gnocchi with vermouth cream sauce or Seared Beef Tips with mushroom truffle cream sauce and garlic asiago toast. Or try the Confit Chicken Wings, Calamari with
pork belly and peanuts, and, in season, Oysters on the Half Shell with Tobiko caviar.
Among the fresh salads, the top seller is the Cauli-Brussels salad, with warm naan bread, hummus, baby arugula, roasted curryspiced cauliflower and brussels sprouts, feta and tzatziki. The Apple Salad combines honeycrisp apples with cheddar and Swiss on microgreens. We also like the sound of the Heirloom Burrata with beefsteak and cherry tomatoes, fried burrata cheese, figs, prosciutto, pickled red onion, and microgreens with pesto, a white balsamic vinaigrette, and balsamic reduction.
And, it should come as no surprise that
the favorite entree is the northern Michigan delicacy, John Cross Whitefish, in parmesan panko crust, with an array of roast vegetables, lemon beurre blanc, and capers. There is also Grilled Salmon, with parmesan risotto, sauteed peppers, sweet corn and grapefruit beurre blanc.
Seafood is a speciality of the Inn, like the Seafood Risotto, with scallops, shrimp, and vegetable risotto in herb butter wine sauce. The Butter Poached Lobster Tail is a welcome traditional offering. Meanwhile, beef lovers can choose from a fine filet, New York strip, or braised short rib. Sundried Tomato Falafel with wilted spinach,
pearl couscous risotto, and tzatziki sauce is a delicious meatless option.
Finishing Touches
You’ll be staying for dessert, of course, and perhaps another glass of wine. Choose from a selection of perfect endings: Crème Brulee, Fresh Berry Sorbet, Turtle Cheesecake, and Carrot Cake.
Fine wines, at a variety of price points, enhance every meal. Popular pairings include a crisp Chablis with seasonal oysters.
“The minerality of the Chablis is perfect with the salty grit of Oysters,” explains sommelier Ogden. She adds, “Albarino with its
acidity, citrus notes and salinity [is] a natural pair with scallops [in] the Seafood Risotto.”
Other house favorites include Frank Family Cabernet, Cakebread Chardonnay, (both Napa Valley) and several of the Bordeaux. Ogden tells us the Inn’s “guests love the variety.”
All of the above makes Walloon Lake Inn a must-stop on your fall color tour. The Inn is a busy place; private parties, events, weddings, and more happen throughout the year, so do call ahead for reservations.
Find Walloon Lake Inn at 4178 West Street in Walloon Lake. (231)-535-2999; walloonlakeinn.com
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“Jonesin” Crosswords
ACROSS
1. President Franklin 7. Immediately 11. Leatherworker's poker 14. Of a part of the heart
15. LBJ son-in-law Charles
16. By way of
17. *Big, round housecats (answers to starred clues are new words added to Collins Official, for international non-US play as of 1/1/25)
18. *Most materialistic and high-class (using four different vowels)
20. In ___ (basically)
21. Golf stroke
22. Algonquian-speaking Canadian group
23. Four-hour movies, maybe 25. Feathered scarf
26. *Flattens out like a hot resting dog (just a fun word to say)
29. *Whatchamacallit (previously in the list, but with a Y)
33. Infants' sicknesses
34. Four-handed piano song
35. Psychologist/writer/PBS host LeShan
36. Little help
37. Mario's brother
39. Video games playable by large groups simultaneously
40. Happy tail movement
41. Bit of a cloud
42. American tennis star Stephens
44. *"Isn't that true?" (not a type of mineral)
46. *Became a huge fan of (all tenses are now fair game)
47. "Oh yeah? ___ who?"
48. "The ___ Kid" (1950s Western)
49. Liquidation event
51. Oktoberfest ___ (website with an "O'Fest Essentials" category)
53. Nevada neighbor
56. *Cranial attack in a fight (surprisingly, new to the list as one word)
58. *Subject-changing segue word (either spelling is new)
60. Java brewer
61. Multigenerational baseball surname
62. Sweetsop relatives
63. "Yup," without the out-loud part
64. Forrest played by Tom Hanks
65. Malaria-carrying fly
DOWN
1. Lobby gp.
2. "Am ___ only one?"
3. Greek god of love
4. Wash, as containers for leftovers
5. Sweet spheroid on a stick
6. Golfer Ernie
7. Photographer Diane
8. Chimney remnants
9. Be adjacent to
10. Simple sandwich, for short
11. Statistician's unnamed guy
12. Sagacious
13. "The ___ Show with Stephen Colbert"
19. Desktop image
21. Computer lab inventory
24. "This party rocks!"
25. Commit to the ___
26. Uh, it's a vowel sound
27. King of Troy in "The Iliad"
28. Place for "iced tea"?
29. Harbor hauler
30. Bank jobs
31. "What Have ___ to Deserve This?" (Pet Shop Boys song)
32. Became less difficult
34. Tzatziki, for example
38. Fair ___ laws
39. Any one species constituting a genus
41. "The ___" (Diana Ross musical)
43. Gaps
45. Oregon college near Portland
46. Maya Harris, to Kamala Harris
48. Jokester
49. Avoid
50. Bubbly British chocolate bar
51. "Life & Beth" streamer
52. Molecular component
54. At the drop of ___
55. "___ the weather up there?"
57. Checkout purchase (if you forgot to bring one)
58. Fitting
59. Sugar suffix
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Saturday
BOYNE CITY HARVEST FESTIVAL: 9am-3pm, Lake & Main streets, Downtown Boyne City. This festival is the culminating event of the outdoor Farmers Market featuring children’s games & local harvests.
16TH ANNUAL BREEZEWAY FALL COLOR CRUISES: Color tour participants pick up goodie bags filled with trip tips, color tour maps, coupons & other surprises at Royal Farms Winery in Atwood between 10amnoon. Then proceed at your own pace along C-48 The Breezeway, stopping, shopping, dining, & enjoying a nature hike at one of the four preserves including the all-new Don and Eileen Klein Trail and Boardwalk in East Jordan. End the experience at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls. ridethebreezeway.com
COLORS BY THE LAKE ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Village Green Park, Walloon Lake. Enjoy the majestic fall colors along the lake while you shop. The 5th Annual Chili Cookoff to benefit Manna will also take place from noon-4pm on Sun. daniellesblueribbonevents.com
EAST JORDAN FALL FESTIVAL: 10am, East Jordan Tourist Park. Enjoy live music, food & drinks, vendors, co-ed softball & cornhole tournaments, arts & crafts, & much more. Find ‘Fall Fest 2024’ on Facebook. Free.
GRAND TRAVERSE AREA ROCK & MINERAL CLUB ROCK SHOW: 10am-5pm, Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC. $2 donation; 12 & under, free. facebook.com/tcrockhounds
INTRODUCTORY STEM DAY: 10am, Interlochen Public Library. For children up to 10 years of age. 231-276-6767. Free.
MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: 10am, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists. facebook.com/madeincheboygan
NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAY: 10am4pm, Rainbow Valley Family Farms, TC. Meet, feed, & pet the alpacas. Photo opportunities, spinning, knitting, & felting demonstrations, & face painting. Free. rainbowvalleyfamilyfarms.com
ELK RAPIDS FALL FESTIVAL: 11am3pm, Downtown Elk Rapids. Enjoy an autumn harvest market, local artists, live music, line dancing, kids’ games, pumpkin painting, alpacas, & more. Free. facebook. com/downtownelkrapids
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FREE VISION SCREENING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: 11am-3pm, East Jordan
Tourist Park. The East Jordan Lions will sponsor free vision screenings for ages 6 months to seven years of age. Held at the East Jordan Fall Festival at the Kids Sight trailer next to the pavilion.
GLEN LAKE’S FALL FLANNEL FESTIVAL: 11am-3pm, Glen Lake School’s Campus. Apple cider pressing, pumpkin bowling, pie eating contest, Glen Lake’s Band, sack races, corn hole, Touch A Truck & much more. $5/person or $20/family. glenlakeschools.org/article/1747870
HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: SOLD OUT: Harbor Springs, Sept. 27-29. Wait lists available. hsfotb.org
NORTHPORT’S LEELANAU UNCAGED: 11am-10pm, Northport. This street festival includes multiple stages with music, art, dance & food. Featuring a Water Blessing, Opening Procession, live music by East Bay Drive, Sweet Rhubarb, Blind Dog Hank, Sierra Cassidy, Lipstick & Dipstick, Brett Mitchell, Song of the Lakes, & many others, performances by the Anishinabek Dancers & Singers, Folklorico, ALIGN, Traverse City Dance Project & many more, & kids’ activities. Free. leelanauuncaged.com
CADILLAC’S CRAFT BEER HUSTLE 5K: Noon, Trail Head/Clock Tower, 215 S. Lake St., Cadillac. Register for the Cadillac Craft Beer Festival first, you get $5 off this race. $30 + $2.80 SignUp Fee. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/Cadillac/CRAFTBEERHUSTLE
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CADILLAC CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL: 3-9pm, Cadillac Commons. Live music by Raylin Vance, Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish, & The Insiders: A Tribute to Tom Petty; cornhole tournament & yard games. General admission entry gets you five 5 oz. pours. Brewers include Great Mead Hall & Brewing Co., Short’s Brewing, Grand Traverse Distillery, Snowbelt Brewery & Cidery, Hopside Brewery, Cheboygan Brewing Co., & many more. $35, $40; $10 for designated drivers. cadillaccraftbeerfest.com
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GENO’S CAR SHOW & BVDL FRIENDS’ CRAFT SHOW/FLEA MARKET: Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill, Thompsonville. Car Show registration: noon-2pm. Participant & public voting: noon-4pm. Live entertainment by Duke and the Studebakers. Flea market & Arts/Crafts Show held in conjunction with Geno’s Car Show. Runs from noon-5pm. Car Show: $5 entry fee. betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org/news-events/ genos-annual-car-show-and-the-friends-ofthe-bvdl-arts-craft-show-and-flea-market
JULIE DICKERSON BOOK SIGNING:
1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Julie will sign her book “Beaches, Boats, and Birds: A Lake Michigan Alphabet Book.” horizonbooks. com/event/julie-dickerson-book-signing
Candlelight Concerts brings A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics as thousands of candles illuminate Kirkbride Hall in TC. Local musicians will play scary movie soundtracks, from The Addams Family and Beetlejuice to Ghostbusters, The Exorcist, Thriller and many more. Choose from Thurs., Oct. 3 at 6:15pm or Fri., Oct. 4 at 8:30pm. Tickets: $35-$55. https://feverup.com/m/196401 For more info about these concerts visit: candlelightexperience.com.
THE EKPHRASTIC AUTHOR READING:
1-3pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC. Hear authors read their work aloud. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/ekphrastic-author-readingsseptember-28
DANCE: FALL SHOWCASE: 2pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Presented by the Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division. Enjoy a wide variety of classical & contemporary dance works including ballet excerpts, modern masterpieces, & student & faculty-choreographed works. $14-$17. interlochen.org
UP NORTH PRIDE PRESENTS: VISIBILITY RALLY & MARCH: 4-6pm. Join in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride March that begins at F&M Park, TC & walks through downtown to The Open Space. The rally starts at 4pm with keynote speakers & the Grand Marshall. The march will follow the kickoff speeches. Free. upnorthpride.com/events
UP NORTH PRIDE PRESENTS: DRAG NIGHT & SILENT DISCO: 6pm, The Open Space, TC. Starts immediately following the Visibility March. Support national, regional, & local death-dropping drag artists. Dress
in Pride gear, drag, or any gender expression you’re vibing with. The party continues with the Silent Disco under the stars. All attendees will be given headphones specially designed to keep the party going after hours. Free. upnorthpride.com/events
“WAITRESS”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. OTP presents the Michigan Community Theatre Premiere of the hit musical “Waitress.” Jenna, a waitress & expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town & a loveless marriage. She may have to abandon the dream of her own pie shop... until a baking contest & her new doctor offer her a recipe for happiness. Adults: $33; youth under 18: $20. oldtownplayhouse.com/performances/mainstage/ waitress.html
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Sunday
COLORS BY THE LAKE ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., Sept. 28)
GRAND TRAVERSE AREA ROCK & MINERAL CLUB ROCK SHOW: 11am-4pm, Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC.
$2 donation; 12 & under, free. facebook.com/ tcrockhounds
HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: SOLD OUT: (See Sat., Sept. 28)
MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: 11am, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. Featuring more than 30 crafters & artists. facebook.com/madeincheboygan
UP NORTH PRIDE PRESENTS: BIG GAY BRUNCH: 11am-2pm, Open Space Park, TC. The Brunch is free admission with local food & beverages available to purchase. Featuring family-friendly activities & live music by local performers. upnorthpride.com/events ----------------------
COFFEE WITH THE AUTHORS: AN ARTIST’S PILGRIMAGE: 1pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Frankfort painter Ellie Harold traveled to Paris in 2022, a pilgrimage to view an exhibition of paintings by Impressionist Claude Monet & Abstract Expressionist Joan Mitchell. The souvenirs from that trip were questions, including: What does it mean to be a real artist? Harold explores that question in the resulting book, “Monet, Mitchell & Me: A Painter’s Pilgrimage.” She talks about how she answered that question at this event. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all
“WAITRESS”: (See Sat., Sept. 28, except today’s time is 2pm.)
4TH ANNUAL WALK AGAINST HATE: 2pm. Presented by Northern Michigan Against Hate. Begins in Petoskey’s Pennsylvania Park & walks through downtown to the waterfront for a celebration of music & refreshments. Open to all willing to stand up for peace, love & understanding. Free.
NORTHPORT TEA DANCE 2024: 2-6pm, Faro, Northport. Hosted by The Chetcuti Evans Foundation wsg Monique Madison & the Kunty Kittens & music by DJ Jay Harnish. $30 ($33.52 with fees). mynorthtickets.com/events/northport-teadance-2024-9-29-2024
OKTOBERFEST: 2-5pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Brats, Brews & Brainbusters: Trivia, brats, brews, live music by Linda Lee, & a silent auction. $30; buy in advance. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org/friends ----------------------
ROSSINI & MOZART OVERTURES: 3pm, Lars Hockstad Auditorium, TC. The Traverse City Philharmonic, led by Maestro Kevin Rhodes, presents the best overtures of Rossini & Mozart. Magic flutes, thieving magpies, barbers in Seville, Turkish harems, the William Tell Overture, & more. New free Pre-concert Lecture, 2-2:30pm from Dr. Angela Lickiss Aleo, director of the TC Phil Community Music School. $27-$65. tcphil.org/concerts/ rossini-mozart-overtures
NEW BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: 4pm, The Botanic Garden Pavilion at Historic Barns Park, TC. Celebrate the launch of “A Chickadee Year” by Bill O. Smith & illustrations by Thomas W. Ford & graphic design by Angela Saxon. Enjoy a reading, artist demonstration, book signing & light refreshments. Free. thebotanicgarden.org
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PIANIST KASEY SHAO, 2024 GILMORE
YOUNG ARTIST: 4pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. A Steinway Young Artist & 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar, Ms. Shao studies with Dr. Ran Dank & Margaret Kampmeier at Princeton University (class of 2025) concentrating in music with a focus on composition on the pre-medical track. She is the founder & president of the Princeton University chapter of Doctors Without Borders, an academic learning consultant, & the music director of the Princeton Pianists Ensemble. $10-$45. greatlakescfa. org/events/detail/kasey-shao
monday
11TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT BEER WEEK: Sept. 30 - Oct. 5. Celebrate Michigan craft beer & the food scene in Frankfort & neighboring village of Elberta. Enjoy specials & more. See web site for more info. frankfortbeerweek.com
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GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES FORUM & MEET AND GREET: 5:308pm, NCMC, Student & Community Resource Center, Petoskey. Voters in Emmet & Charlevoix counties can learn more about the candidates prior to the Nov. 5 election. Those invited include the candidates for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, Congressman Jack Bergman & Callie Barr, with confirmed attendance by Callie Barr, & the 107th State House District, Jodi Decker & Parker Fairbairn, with confirmed attendance by both candidates. These candidates will participate in a moderated forum with questions that have been vetted beforehand by the Government Relations Committee of both chambers. Candidates for the Emmet County Commission races have also been invited to participate in the Meet and Greet. Free.
FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. “Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age,” the third feature documentary in the Screenagers trilogy, shows how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence & its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths & depicts strategies parents & schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, & create healthy home environments. A panel discus-
sion with experts will follow the film. Presented by Grand Traverse Drug Free Coalition and Northern Michigan Regional Entity. Free. tadl. org/event/hold-film-screening-screenagersand-panel-discussion-16450
REFIT® TC: 6:30pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Enjoy a dance fitness experience where you have so much fun you forget you’re working out! Leave feeling refreshed - body & soul. Mondays at 6:30pm & Thursdays at 9:30am. $1 suggested donation. facebook.com/profile. php?id=100090460000055
AUDITIONS: 7pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. The Glen Arbor Players will hold auditions for “Sherlock Holmes and the Jersey Lily” written by Katie Forgette & directed by Don Kuehlhorn. This comedy/mystery will be staged in a Reader’s Theater/Radio Days format. Roles for 5 men, 2 women & an announcer of either sex are available. Free; donations accepted. GlenArborPlayers.org
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Mansfield Park (U.K.), 1999, 112 mins. Free. bayviewassociation.org/mondaynight-movies
tuesday
11TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT BEER WEEK: (See Mon., Oct. 30)
NORTHPORT WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING: 1pm, Trinity Church, Community Room, Northport. Larry Mawby from the Peninsula Community Land Trust will speak about Affordable Housing Projects. Call either Jacquie Johnson @ 231-432-0771 or Marcia DeBoer @ 734-546-9955. Free.
AUDITIONS: (See Mon., Sept. 30, except tonight’s auditions are at Old Town Playhouse, lower level, TC.)
GRAND TRAVERSE KENNEL CLUB MEETING: Incredible Mo’s, Grawn. 6pm meet & greet; 7pm meeting. Public is welcome. Free. grandtraversekennelclub.com
wednesday
11TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT BEER WEEK: (See Mon., Sept. 30)
INTERLOCHEN WOMAN’S CLUB OCT. MEETING: Interlochen Public Library. Business meeting: 11am; luncheon: 12:30pm. Please bring beverage & place setting including bowl. Program: 1pm. Chris Bush will up-
date on the Interlochen State Park & the trees in the park. 231-392-3159. Free.
RECOVERY RESOURCE ROUNDTABLE: 11am, The Friendship Community Center, Suttons Bay. Catholic Human Services Peer Recovery Coach Denny Brown is available on the first Weds. of each month at 11am. Drop in for resources, community connections, & coaching. This is available at no-cost to any community member with a substance use disorder, struggling with substance misuse, or with questions/curiosity about either. e4b32379-0a02-48e1-a8743a499da39dec.usrfiles.com/ugd/e4b323_7 a2b8e0fc2bf490d94617fe1122ec01e.pdf
OCTOBER RECESS: 5-7pm, City Opera House, TC. Traverse Ticker’s after-work happy hour for adults. Food & beverages provided by Identity Brewing: mini grilled cheese & tomato basil soup shooters, lettuce wraps filled with cherry chicken salad, cheese, guacamole, & hummus dips with veggies & pita chips, full bar & Signature Gilded Bubbly. Prizes include: 2 tickets to Gilded Christmas Gala (Dec. 7 at 6pm); 2 Tier-One tickets to Pirate King’s Halloween Costume Ball (Oct. 26 at 7:30pm), includes VIP option; & a swag basket from Identity Brewing Co., includes Identity Brewing Co. Mug Club. Live on stage will be Matt Hunter & AS Lutes. There will also be City Opera House tours, including a sneak peek at COH’s new Bohemian Social Club. Sponsored by West Shore Bank. $10; limited to the first 200 guests. traverseticker.com/recess’
CLOSE TO HOME, A STORYTELLING FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT HOUSING NORTH: 6-8pm, Gypsy Distillery, Petoskey. Featuring selected performers telling true, first-person stories that celebrate the many meanings of “home.” They include Sam LaSusa, Nancy Baker, Betty Wadland & Kris Rasmsussen. RSVP. housingnorth.org/ events
FRENCH LANGUAGE DISCUSSION GROUP: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, Thirlby Room, TC. Practice your French language skills every first Weds. with a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome. Free. tadl.org/node/17703
FREE FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION: 7-9pm, The Lyric Theatre, Harbor Springs. Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council presents a screening of “The Fish Thief,” a documentary that delves into the mystery of vanishing fish populations in the Great Lakes. A panel discussion with experts on sea lamprey & aquatic invasive species will follow. watershedcouncil.org
JOSHUA REDMAN GROUP FEAT. GABRIELLE CAVASSA: The Alluvion, TC. Joshua Redman is one of the jazz world’s most prolific artists. The current Joshua Redman Group is a band featuring vocal-
ist Gabrielle Cavassa on the “Where Are We” tour. Two shows: 7pm & 9pm. The 7pm show is SOLD OUT. $30 advance. thealluvion.org/tickets/joshua-redmangroup/10-2-24
thursday
AUTUMN OLIVE REMOVAL: 9:45am, Maple Bay Natural Area, Williamsburg. This activity is moderately strenuous, with volunteers often bending & kneeling to cut or dig out plants. Meet in the parking area. 929-7911, ext. 316. gtrlc.org/volunteer/calendar
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COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Exploring the Juried Photography Exhibition, Identity Maps, through the History of Photography, with CTAC Galleries Coordinator Alissa Seelmann-Rutkofske. Free.
PERCH LAKE ADDITION HIKE: 10am, Upper Manistee Headwaters: The Milock Family Preserve, Kalkaska. Explore the proposed Excelsior Perch Lake addition to Upper Manistee Headwaters: The Milock Family Nature Preserve. Free. gtrlc. my.salesforce-sites.com/es/event/home/ perchlakehike9324
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MEAN GIRLS DAY: 3:30pm, Petoskey District Library. Celebrate Regina George & friends with Mean Girls trivia & prizes. Free. petoskey.librarycalendar.com/event/meangirls-day-377
CELEBRATE 50 YEARS/FUNDRAISER: 5-9pm, Brick Wheels, TC. Join the bike, cross country ski & adventure community to celebrate a half century of Brick Wheels. Food & drink trucks, live music by Slow Tako, kids activities, prizes & more. Tickets: $25 adult, $10 child (12 & under). Each ticket includes one food & beverage token, snacks, desserts & a limited edition 50th Anniversary water bottle. 100% of event proceeds benefit TART Trails & Norte. traversetrails.org/event/brick-wheels-50th-anniversary-party-fundraiser
WILD THINGS CLASS: 5-6:30pm, Interlochen Public Library. Teens & adults are invited to this free class presented by Tim Kluck. Discover the world of mycology & outdoor foraging, learn how to identify mushrooms & safe foraging practices, basic anatomy, common species, & get tips on using field guides & tools for accurate identification.
FALL FOOD PRESERVATION: 6pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Join Kara Lynch of the MSU Extension Food Safety Team to learn the latest methods & research for preserving foods at home. She’ll focus on pressure canning techniques, appropriate for preserving a variety of fall produce & wild game. Free. glenlakelibrary.net/events
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FORUM: Old Art Building, Leland. “U.S. - Australia Relations, Submarines, Climate Change & Trade in the Indo-Pacific” with ConsulGeneral of Australia in Chicago Chris Elstoft. Guests will enjoy a sampling of wine & cheeses from both Australia & Leelanau County. 6pm wine & cheese reception; 7pm presentation & Q&A. $45. oldartbuilding. com/product/an-evening-with-australiaconsul-general-chris-elstoft
CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS: 6:15pm, The Village at GT Commons, Kirkbride Hall, TC. Enjoy a live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring music inspired by Hal-
loween. $35-$55. feverup.com/m/196401
AUTHOR BOB DOWNES: 6:30pm, Bellaire Public Library. Bob will talk about his nonfiction book, “Raw Deal: The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands.”
friday
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11TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT BEER WEEK: (See Mon., Sept. 30)
BENZIE CHAMBER MUNICIPAL MINGLE: 3-5pm, Lucky Dog Bar & Grille, Beulah. Meet & greet local & county candidates in an informal setting.
FORT FRIGHT: 6:30-8:30pm, Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City. Lanterns light your way through an 18th-century fort & fur trading village overrun by werewolves, witches, goblins & ghouls. Storytellers share spooky folktales near bonfires & treats can be found throughout the site. Last admission is at 8:30pm. $0-$15. tickets.mackinacparks. com/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx
“WAITRESS”: (See Sat., Sept. 28)
COLLAGE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. The very best of Interlochen Arts Academy. Featuring live performances by the Academy’s musicians, actors, & dancers; readings by creative writers; shorts by filmmakers, plus more. $19-$35. interlochen.org
FOGHAT: 8pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. This English rock band was formed in London in 1971. They are known for the use of electric slide guitar in their music. Their best known song is the 1975 hit “Slow Ride.” $40. odawacasino.com/ entertainment
CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS: 8:30pm, The Village at GT Commons, Kirkbride Hall, TC. Enjoy a live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring music inspired by Halloween. $35-$55. feverup.com/m/196401
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saturday
SLEEPING BEAR MARA-
THON: 7:30am, Empire. Featuring a scenic marathon, half marathon, & 5K run/walk in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The marathon & half marathon start at the Dune Climb with the 5K starting at Empire Beach. See web site for various prices & starting times. sleepingbearmarathon.com
GRAND TRAVERSE SKI CLUB SKI & SNOWBOARD SWAP: 9am-3pm, TC West Middle School. Equipment drop-off is Fri., Oct. 4 from 6:30-8pm. GTSC will retain 25% of the selling price from all items sold. Pick up your unsold equipment on Sat., Oct. 5 from 4-6pm. gtskiclub.org
NAUTICAL THRIFT & BOAT SALE: 9am1pm, Discovery Center, TC. All sorts of nautical items, gear, & even boats on sale. Benefits Maritime Heritage Alliance, Schooner Madeline & Cutter Champion.
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RUSTY FISH MARATHON: 9am, 1211 28th St., Manistee. $90. runsignup.com/ Race/Events/MI/Manistee/RustyFishMarathon
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16TH ANNUAL BREEZEWAY FALL COLOR CRUISES: (See Sat., Sept. 28) 4TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW: 10am-4pm, Traverse City Elks Lodge #323, 625 Bay St., TC. Local crafters will have a variety of
items for sale, & there will be a bake sale.
ARTOBERFEST: BENZIE CO. FALL STUDIO TOUR: 10am, Benzie County. Spend the day exploring the beauty of Benzie County while enjoying local art at various locations throughout the area. Dozens of local artists will be showcasing their work along with demonstrations & opportunities for artful conversations at studios, homes & the art center. Free. facebook.com/share/ V3bT4zSJuYrdEpRN
BELLAIRE FALL FLANNEL FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, Downtown Bellaire. Arts & crafts/ flea market, live music, kids area, local pumpkin painting, sidewalk sales, scavenger hunt for kids, pet costume contest, food trucks, beverage tent, Family Fun Run & more.
COFFEE @ 10, TC: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Rotunda, TC. Join for coffee as local photographer Rochelle Stark discusses her work as a fine art photographer, adventures with the Traverse City Camera Club, & her upcoming iPhone Fine Art Photography workshop. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/coffee-10-rochellestark-photographer-traverse-city-camera-club
OUTDOOR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 10am-3pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Browse 85+ vendors & crafters offering arts, crafts, jewelry, food & more. Family friendly event. Free admission. thevillagetc.com
11TH ANNUAL FRANKFORT BEER WEEK: (See Mon., Sept. 30) ----------------------
AL NELSON, LOCAL PROFESSIONAL CARVER: 11am, Cadillac Wexford Public Library. Nelson had the opportunity to meet Oscar Peterson. Al continues to carve in Peterson’s Cadillac Style. He will offer some personal recollections about Oscar & share some of Oscar’s carvings. Free. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com
HALLOWEEN MAGIC SHOW: 11am, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Enjoy a fun-filled hour of magic & laughs for the whole family with the talents of Joel Tacey. glenlakelibrary.net
HARBOR SPRINGS FALL FEST: 11am2pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Food, games, crafts, & live music. 231-526-2104.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: 11am, Chateau Chantal, TC. Crush grapes the old-fashioned way – with your feet! While you’re at this festival, you may as well learn the basics of winemaking in a public cellar/vineyard tour, take part in a cork toss, browse the art fair, enjoy wine & food & more! Free. chateauchantal.com/harvest-festival
15TH ANNUAL SKITOBERFEST: Noon, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls. Head to the Great Bier Hall, filled with craft brews, food, & a tent with live music. There will also be stein hoisting, keg throwing, spouse-carrying competitions, pond pedaling, Pray for Snow Bonfire & more. boynemountain.com/ annual-events/skitoberfest
LOC 30 YEAR CELEBRATION - FALL
FESTIVAL: 1pm, Leelanau Outdoor Center, Maple City. 2024 marks 30 years for the Leelanau Outdoor Center (LOC) on Pyramid Point. To celebrate this milestone, LOC will be hosting a Fall Festival where participants will be able to climb the rock wall, fly down the zip line, go on a hayride, carve a pumpkin, shoot a bow & arrow, & more. $15/person. locprograms.org/events
BRUCE CATTON’S BENZONIA WALKING TOUR: 2pm, Mills Community House parking lot, Benzonia. The Benzie Area Historical Society will honor Benzie’s most wellknown citizen, Bruce Catton, to celebrate
his 125th birthday. Join Jane Purkis for a guided historical walking tour. Registration required; space is limited. Free; donations accepted. benziemuseum.app.neoncrm. com/np/clients/benziemuseum/eventRegistration.jsp?event=259&
WITCHIN’ NIGHT OUT: 4-8pm, Downtown Gaylord. Each participating business may have a themed game with prizes, fun photo backdrop for selfies, costume contest, basket drawing, gift certificate drawing, free SWAG or specials for the evening. Find ‘WITCHIN’ NIGHT OUT’ on Facebook for a list of participating businesses.
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND: 5-8:30pm, Camp Petosega, Alanson. Park staff will be giving an award to the Best Decorated Campsite. Trick-or-treating will take place from 5-7pm with vehicle traffic restricted during that time through the campground. There will be free hot dogs, chips & drinks near the campground office followed by a free Haunted Trail open 7:30-8:30pm. camppetosega.org/events ----------------------
FALL FOOD PRESERVATION: 6pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Join Kara Lynch of the MSU Extension Food Safety Team to learn the latest methods & research for preserving foods at home. glenlakelibrary.net
FORT FRIGHT: (See Fri., Oct. 4)
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GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “BEETHOVEN’S NIGHT” CONCERT: Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. This concert will be held under the direction of Maestro Libor Ondras & features internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso Dmitri Berlinsky. Tickets range from $35-$65; free for students 18 & under, veterans, & active service members by calling 231-487-0010. 6pm optional pre-concert talk; 7pm concert. glcorchestra.org
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THE SOUND OF DETROIT: JOEL FLUENT GREENE, PEACE BELL, EVENING STAR, & AMBER HASAN: 7:30-10pm, The Alluvion, TC. A Detroit inspired evening blending the music of Evening Star & the poetry of Joel Fluent Greene & Peace Bell, along with Amber Hasan opening the night. $20 advance; $25 door. thealluvion.org/tickets/sound-of-detroit-10-5-24
TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY DANCE: 7:30pm, Alanson/Littlefield Community Building, Alanson. Live music by Peacemeal & calling by Cynthia Donahey. Contras, squares, circles & more. All dances taught. Potluck at 6:30pm; bring a dish to pass & table service. Sponsored by Blissfest. $10; $5 student; 12& under free. blissfest.org
JANENE CARAMIELO: GILDED: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Considered a crossover entertainer, Caramielo can take on a classical aria & slay a Celine Dion song. She studied classical voice & has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater from Shenandoah Conservatory. $20-$55. cityoperahouse.org/node/573
sunday
FALL HARVEST GATHERING: 1pm, Samels Farm, Williamsburg. The Samels Family Heritage Society welcomes you to their Harvest Gathering. This year’s event features wagon rides, antique tractors, blacksmithing, archaeology display, quilting in-house, hit n miss engine, flint knapping demonstrations, thrasher demonstration, live music, fresh apple cider & cookies, & more. Free.
“WAITRESS”: (See Sun., Sept. 29)
BENZIE AREA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 4pm, Benzie Central High School, Benzonia. Featuring Patrick Owen, cello. Free; donations accepted. benziesymphony.com
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THE FRIENDS OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY WORLD WAR II USED BOOK SALE: Interlochen Public Library. Runs through Oct. 15. This donation-based sale features a large collection of World War II books. Suggested donation of $2 for softcovers & $3 for hardcovers. All proceeds benefit Interlochen Public Library programs. See web site for hours.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP/CLASS: East Bay Branch Library, TC. Held on Thursdays (except holidays) through mid-Dec. from 1-3pm, beginning Oct. 3. 922-2085. Free. tadl.org/event/understanding-yourgrief-17583
GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Wednesdays, 10am through Oct. 9. Beginning at the street corner where Traverse City first laid down its roots, this tour leads you through the boomtown history - the good & the regrettable. From Perry Hannah’s mansion, past the Carnagie library, to the original downtown, this easy two mile walk is an enjoyable trip through history. walktchistory.com
farmers markets
CASTLE FARMERS MARKET: Birch Lake, Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Held every Tues. from 8am-1pm through Oct. 15. Celebrating craftsmanship, emphasizing the artistry of handmade goods & locally sourced produce. castlefarms.com/events/ farmers-market
EAST BAY CORNERS FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 3-7pm through Oct. 31, 1965 N 3 Mile Rd., TC. Featuring fresh & locally grown produce & goods. Find ‘East Bay Corners Farmers Market’ on Facebook.
ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Next to the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, on US 31 by the swan. Local growers & producers from all around northwestern Michigan. Shop every Friday morning through Oct. 4, 8am-noon. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market
HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 19. Corner of Main & State streets, Harbor Springs.
INTERLOCHEN FARMERS MARKET: Sundays, 9am-2pm through Oct. 2112 Joe Maddy Parkway, Interlochen. Featuring 60+ vendors. Includes local produce, baked goods, arts & crafts, & more. facebook.com/ InterlochenFarmersMarket
MACKINAW CITY FARMER’S MARKET: Held every Mon. through Sept. 30 at 9am at Conkling Heritage Park, parking lot.
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SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Runs every Weds. through Oct. from 8am-noon; & every Sat. through Oct. from 7:30am-noon. Held at Rotary Square in Downtown TC.
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SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET: Saint Joseph St., at north end of village. Held on Saturdays through Oct. 19 from 9am-1pm. Farmers market selling local produce, flowers, baked goods, artisan products. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com/ suttons-bay
THERESA YOUNGMAN EXHIBITION: Ruddiblush Gallery, Manistee. Featuring paintings of sailboats, fall, birch, birds & florals. Runs through Oct. 1. Open Thursdays & Fridays, noon-8pm, & Saturdays, noon5pm. ruddiblush.com
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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.
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JULIE KRADEL SOLO EXHIBIT - “PLEASURES & PASTIMES”: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Kradel showcases her charming clay, animal sculpture. The show runs daily through Oct. 5. higherartgallery.com ----------------------
“FARM-TO-WALL”: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Enjoy an array of 2D & 3D works inspired by the rural beauty of our area & the farm-to-table movement. Featuring artwork by nine local & regional artists. Runs through Oct. 26. Check web site for hours. charlevoixcircle.org
MEMBER EXHIBITION: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. Enjoy this exhibition of 2D & 3D artwork in a variety of media. Runs through Oct. 5. Check web site for hours. jordanriverarts.com
ARTIST KATIE LOWRAN: SOLO EXHIBITION “WILD THINGS”: Three Seasons Gallery, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. Runs through Oct. This exhibition celebrates the untamed beauty of the natural world, bringing together a vibrant collection of artworks featuring animals, flowers, & people. thebotanicgarden. org/visit/#aotm2
“THE NATURAL WORLD”: Runs through Oct. 25 at City Opera House, TC. Featuring the works of photographer Susan Kirt. This exhibit seeks to immerse you in the landscapes & native plants that surround us. Highlighted are the birds, butterflies, bees & mammals that depend on these habitats. Hours are Mon. through Fri., 10am-2pm & during live shows through Oct. 25. cityoper ahouse.org
AGGLOMERATIONS:
room Gallery, Cedar. This exhibit by Simon Anton runs through Sept. 29. Anton is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer, & educa tor. He collaborates across the fields of ar chitecture, interior design, furniture, art, & jewelry. Hours are Thurs./Fri., 4-7pm; Sat., 10am-2pm; & by appointment. cedarnor thtc.com
UNIQUE ART OF ANTRIM COUNTY OUT DOOR ART EXHIBIT:
Featuring 12 local artists’ works on display. After the exhibit the artwork will be auc tioned off, & these funds will help fund future public art exhibitions in Downtown Bellaire. Runs through Oct. 31. bellaireart.wixsite. com/bellaireart
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETO
SKEY:
- OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: days, 10am-1pm in the Visual Arts Room. Free drop-in art studio for the whole fam ily. New projects are offered weekly. Free. crookedtree.org
- 77TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY EXHIBITION: Runs through Nov. 2 in Gilbert Gallery. Featuring the 30 works selected for recognition by the juror, Stan Kurth, from 193 submissions by 105 artists. Stan Kurth is an award winning artist & instructor, best known for his intuitive approach to painting. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/77th-annual-michiganwater-color-society-exhibition - CROOKED TREE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION: Runs
through Oct. 19 in Atrium Gallery. Featuring recent work by members of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. The photographs included in this show were self-selected by the group through peer review. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ crooked-tree-photographic-society-annualexhibition
- IDENTITY MAPS: JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: Runs through Nov. 2 in Bonfield Gallery. Featuring 48 photobased works that explore dynamic interplays between identity, community, & place, selected by the juror, Amy Sacka. The 26 artists explored the theme through a variety of approaches, including digital, analog, mixed media, & cyanotype photography. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/identity-maps-juried-photography-exhibition
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - MICHIGAN: AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT: Held in Cornwell Gallery. An art & culture exhibition that looks at the history, people, & natural environment of the state of Michigan. Through original works of art by Michigan artists, relationships between place, identity, & the human experience are explored. Runs through Oct. 26. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/michiganamerican-portrait
- TIMES 2: Held in Carnegie Galleries. Featuring artwork created from recycled & upcycled materials. Runs through Oct. 26. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ times-2
- THE EKPHRASTIC: Held in Carnegie Rotunda. Poets & writers are encouraged to write poems or verse based on artworks on exhibit at Crooked Tree. Both written works & the inspiring artwork will be displayed & accompanied by readings with the authors. There will be two readings where authors can share their work aloud: Sept. 28 at 1pm & Oct. 10 at 5:30pm. Exhibit runs through Oct. 26. See web site for hours. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ekphrastic
DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:
- “A BEAUTIFUL MESS: WEAVERS & KNOTTERS OF THE VANGUARD”: The eleven artists in this exhibition transform rope, yarn, clay, wire, & extension cords into wall hangings & sculptures that range from minimal & hyper-organized to expansive, organic installations. Runs through Jan. 5. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays. dennosmuseum. org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/index.html
- “KATRINA BELLO: SKY INTO STONE”: A solo exhibition by Katrina Bello featuring charcoal & soft pastel drawings created around the time of her Tusen Takk residency in 2023. Runs through Jan. 5. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays. dennosmuseum.org/art/ upcoming-exhibitions/index.html
- CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE CERAMICS FROM THE HORVITZ COLLECTION: An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, glazes, & ages. These artworks are drawn from the curated collection of Carol & Jeffrey Horvitz, some of the leading collectors of Japanese contemporary outside of Japan. Runs Sept. 27, 2024 - Sept. 28, 2025. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/index.html ----------------------
GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:
- SHRINES + ALTARS: Runs through Oct. 24. This exhibit is an exploration of what we hold sacred: To whom are we building shrines? At what altars are we worshipping?
GAAC is open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm. glenarborart.org
- OUTDOOR GALLERY EXHIBIT: MARGO BURIAN + ORDINARY MAGIC: Leelanau County artist Margo Burian’s collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2024-25 Outdoor Gallery exhibition, an annual, invitational exhib-
it. Burian’s collages are rooted in the idea of Ordinary Magic, or delight. They were reproduced on five, 5-foot-square, weatherresistant aluminum panels created by Image 360 of TC. Runs through April 20, 2025. Check web site for hours. glenaborart.org
OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT: - CREATIVE KALEIDOSCOPE: This annual juried art exhibition will highlight the work of talented regional artists in a range of media. Acceptance in the show is based on the selections of the jurors. This year’s jurors are Liz Celeste, curator of Education and Exhibits at the Dennos Museum & acclaimed Michigan artist Mark Mahaffey. The show will close with an Artist Talk on Fri., Oct. 18 from 4-6pm. The Oliver Art Center is open Mon. - Sat. from 10am-4pm & Sun. from noon-4pm. oliverart.org
- HOOKED: THE ART OF FISHING: Held in the Fisher Room through Oct. 4. Original artwork & historical ephemera exploring northern Michigan’s deep fishing roots. oliverart.org
SATURDAY | 1 P.M. October 5 TICKETS $15-$25
Deadline for Dates information is Tuesday for the following week.
ALEXANDRA INN, TC
BLUSH, ROOFTOP TER-
RACE: Mon -- John Piatek, 6-8
APACHE TROUT GRILL, TC
6: 9/28 – Luke Woltanski
9/29 – Chris Smith
BONOBO WINERY, TC
10/4 -- Mark Denoylles, 6-8
COMMON GOOD RESTAURANT, TC
9/28 -- Ted Alan Trio, 6
ENCORE 201, TC
9/28 -- Peril, 8-10:30; DJ Ricky T, 10:30-2
10/4 -- DJ Ricky T, 9
10/5 -- Scarkazm, 7:30-10; DJ Ricky T, 10-2
IDENTITY BREWING CO., TC
10/4 -- The Fridays, 6-9
JACOB'S FARM, TC
9/28 – Silver Creek Revival, 6 9/29 – John Richard Paul, 6
10/3 – East Bay Drive, 5
10/4 – Brett Mitchell & The Mitchfits, 6 10/5 – FlyLite Gemini, 6 10/6 – Kevin Paul, 5
KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC
9/27-28 -- Risque, 9:30 Mon -- Team Trivia, 7-9
Tue -- The Will Harris Trio, 8 Wed -- The Pocket, 8 Thu -- DJ Leo, 9:30
10/4-5 -- The J Hawkins Band, 9:30
KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING
10/1 – Open Mic, 6-7 10/3 – Trivia Night w/ Host Marcus Anderson, 7-9
BEER GARDEN: 9/28 – Oktoberfest w/ The Hey! Makers, 3-6; Boardman River Band, 7-10
LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC
10/6 -- 17th Annual Harvest Festivus w/ Ben Traverse & Co., 1:30-3:30
BARREL ROOM: 9/30 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9
TASTING ROOM: 10/4 -- Rolling Dirty, 5-7
LIL BO, TC Tues. – Trivia, 8-10 Sun. – Karaoke, 8
MARI VINEYARDS, TC 4-6:
10/1 -- Rhett & John 10/3 -- Jim Hawley
MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC 9/28 -- The Marsupials, 8-11 10/4 -- Doc Probes, 6-9
NORTH BAR, TC 7-10: 9/28 – Chris Sterr
10/2 – Jesse Jefferson
10/3 – Drew Hale
10/4 – Rhett & John
10/5 – Chris Sterr
OLD MISSION DISTILLING, TC SEVEN HILLS, 6: 9/28 -- Blair Miller
10/2 -- Jimmy Olson
10/4 -- Mal & Mike
10/5 -- Tai Drury
SORELLINA'S, TC
SLATE RESTAURANT: Thurs. -- Tom Kaufmann on Piano, 5-8
Fri. & Sat. – Tom Kaufmann on Piano, 6-9
TC COUNTRY CLUB
10/4 -- Jim Hawley, 6-9
THE ALLUVION, TC 9/28 -- Erin Zindle & The Ragbirds w/ Trillium Groove, 7:30-10
9/30 -- Funky Uncle - Funky Fun Mondays, 6-8:30
10/2 -- Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa, 7
Antrim & Charlevoix
10/3 -- The Jeff Haas Trio feat. Laurie Sears + Lisa Flahive, 6-8:30
10/4 -- Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish w/ Eric Dane Jaqua One Man Band, 7:30-10
10/5 -- The Sound of Detroit w/ Joel Fluent Greene, Peace Bell, Evening Star & Amber Hasan, 7:30-10
THE HAYLOFT INN, TC
9/27-28 -- TC Knuckleheads, 7:30-11
THE LITTLE FLEET, TC
9/28 -- Daytime Dance Party w/ DJ Heady, noon-3
10/2 -- DJ Dusty Staircase, 3-11
10/5 -- Synthia Looper, 6:30
THE PARLOR, TC
8-11:
9/28 -- Empire Highway
10/2 -- Wink Solo
10/4 -- Larz Cabot
10/5 -- Brett Mitchell
THE PUB, TC
9/28 -- Jimmy Olson, 7-10
10/2 -- Zeke Clemons, 7-10
10/3 -- David Márton, 7-10
10/5 -- Empire Highway, 8-11
THE WORKSHOP BREWING
CO., TC
9/29 -- TiltThink Improv Comedy Mixtape, 7
10/1 -- Open Mic Night, 6:30-9
10/2 -- Jazz Show & Jam, 6-8:30 10/4 -- Justin Wierenga, 8 10/5 -- Delilah DeWylde, 8
THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC PATIO, 6:30-9:30: 9/28 -- Rolling Dirty 10/4 -- Tower of Bauer 10/5 -- Boardman River Band
TOWNLINE CIDERWORKS, WILLIAMSBURG 10/4 -- Chelsea Marsh, 6-8
UNION STREET STATION, TC 9/28 -- The Ampersands, 10 10/3 -- Ladies Night Dance Party w/ 1Wave DJs, 9
BEL LAGO VINEYARD, WINERY & CIDERY, CEDAR
3:30-5:30: 9/28 -- Larz Cabot 9/29 -- Nick Veine
BLACK STAR FARMS, SUTTONS BAY
6-8: 9/28 -- Highway North 10/5 -- Izzy Joy
BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, TASTING ROOM, LAKE LEELANAU
9/29 -- My Generation, 4-6
10/6 -- Chris Skellenger & the “Really Big Surprise Band,” 3-5
CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY
9/29 & 10/6 -- Jabo Bihlman, 2-4:30
DUNE BIRD WINERY, NORTHPORT
3-6: 9/29 -- Sandy Metiva (Your New Neighbors) 10/6 -- Loose Change
FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH
10/4 -- Open Mic Night w/ Andrew Littlefield, 6
FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR 4-7: 9/30 -- Luke Woltanski 10/3 -- Jerome Forde
IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE
5:30-7:30: 9/28 – Wink
10/4 -- Jakob Abraham 10/5 -- The Feral Cats
LAKE ANN BREWING CO.
9/28 -- Daydrinker's Series w/ Levi Britton, 3-6; The Jameson Brothers, 6:30-9:30
10/3 -- Trivia Night, 7-9
10/4 -- Empire Highway, 6:30-9:30 10/5 -- Lake Ann Oktoberfest w/ Johnathon North, 1-3:30; Delilah DeWylde, 4-6; & G-Snacks, 6:30-9:30
LITTLE TRAVERSE INN, MAPLE CITY
10/4 -- Zack Watson, 6-9
RIVER CLUB, GLEN ARBOR
9/28 -- The Fridays, 6-9
10/3 -- Andre Villoch, 5-8 10/4 -- Ben Richey, 5-8 10/5 -- Jim Hawley, 5-8
Emmet & Cheboygan
Send Nitelife to:
CAFE SANTÉ, BOYNE CITY
9/28 -- Michelle Chenard, 7-10
ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS
7-10: 9/28 -- Chris Michels Band
10/5 -- Nathan Walton & The Remedy
FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE
10/4 -- Darrell Boger, 6:30-9:30 10/5 -- Joe Domanick, 3:30-6:30
MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BELLAIRE
10/2 -- DJ Trivia, 7-9
SHORT'S PUB, BELLAIRE
10/3 -- Trivia Hosted by DJ Trivia, 6:30
BEER GARDEN: 9/28 -- Aldrich & Co, 7-9:30 10/4 -- sLow taKo, 7-9:30 10/5 -- Rocktoberfest w/ The Hey! Makers, 12:30-2; Braxton Hicks & the Contractions, 2:30-3:30; Fröhli-
che Musiker Blasorchester, 4-5:30; Electric Flower Company, 6-7:30; & Knee Deep, 8-9:30
STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN, BOYNE CITY
6: 9/28 -- Sydni K 10/2 -- Open Mic w/ Nelson Olstrom
TOONIES RESTAURANT & BAR, BELLAIRE Sat -- Karaoke, 9-1
Crawford & Central
BUCK BREWERY, GAYLORD 10/5 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6 C.R.A.V.E., GAYLORD 10/4 -- Terry Coveyou, 6
RAY'S BBQ, BREWS & BLUES, GRAYLING
10/6 – Brian Curran, 4-7
BEARDS BREWERY, PETOSKEY ROOT CELLAR: 9/28 -- R.P.M., 7-10
BIERE DE MAC BREW WORKS, MACKINAW CITY 9/28 -- The Crosscut Kings, 6 BOB'S PLACE, ALANSON 10/2 -- Mike Ridley, 6-9
BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY
9/27 -- Chris Calleja, 4-7:30 9/28 – Chris Calleja, 2-6
10/4 -- Michelle Chenard, 4-7:30 10/5 -- Chris Calleja, 2-6
CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY 10/4 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30
CROOKED VINE VINEYARD & WINERY, PATIO, ALANSON PATIO, 1-4:
9/28 -- John Piatek 10/5 -- Randy Reszka
NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY 7-10:
9/28 -- Holly Keller 10/4 -- Charlie Witthoeff 10/5 -- Brian McCosky
NORTHLAND BREWING CO., INDIAN RIVER BACKYARD: 9/28 -- Delilah DeWylde, 7-10
ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY OVATION HALL: 10/4 -- Foghat, 8
POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS
9/28 -- Ty Parkin & The Old Souls, 3-6 9/29 -- Myk Rise, 11am-2pm; The Shouting Bones, 3-6pm
SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY 10/4 -- Friday Night Live w/ Matt Mansfield, 4-7
ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH 5-8: 9/28 -- Anna p.s. 10/4 -- Polly Mauer 10/5 -- Steve Pichan
STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT 10/5 -- Stormtoberfest w/ Jake Frysinger, 4-6; & Tim Jones, 7-9
SUTTONS BAY CIDERS
9/29 -- Luke Woltanski, 5:30-8 10/3 – DJ Trivia, 6:30-8
THE HOMESTEAD RESORT, GLEN ARBOR WHISKERS, 6-9: 9/28 – Bill Dungjen
10/5 – Jerome Forde
TWO K FARMS CIDERY & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY 9/28 -- DJ Ras Marco D, 4-6
UPRIVER PIZZA, BENZONIA
10/2 -- Andrew Littlefield, 6
10/4 -- Dr. Goodhart's Remedy, 5-8
10/5 -- Pete Kehoe, 11am-2pm; M-119 Band, 3-6
10/6 -- Kyle Brown, 11am-2pm; Greg Nagy, 3-6
SEASONS OF THE NORTH WINERY, INDIAN RIVER 9/28 -- Mike Ridley, 4-6; Duffy King, 6-8
THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN 7: 10/3 -- Musicians Playground Open Mic 10/4 -- Gina & Jordan 10/5 -- Nate King
THE WIGWAM, INDIAN RIVER
10/3 -- Dominic Fortuna, 7:30-9:30
Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee
LITTLE RIVER CASINO RESORT, MANISTEE 9/28 – Jedi Mind Trip, 9-1 NORTHERN NATURAL CIDER HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA 6: 9/28 -- 90's Night with The Cassettes
10/4 -- Cheryl Wolfram 10/5 -- John Pomeroy & Angela Caro
Leelanau & Benzie
lOGY
SEPT 30 - OCT 06
BY ROB BREZSNY
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On those infrequent occasions when I buy a new gadget, I never read the instructions. I drop the booklet in the recycling bin immediately, despite the fact that I may not know all the fine points of using my new vacuum cleaner, air purifier, or hairdryer. Research reveals that I am typical. Ninety-two percent of all instructions get thrown away. I don't recommend this approach to you in the coming weeks, however, whether you're dealing with gadgets or more intangible things. You really should call on guidance to help you navigate your way through introductory phases and new experiences.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The English language has more synonyms than any other language. That's in part because it's like a magpie. It steals words from many tongues, including German, French, Old Norse, Latin, and Greek, as well as from Algonquin, Chinese, Hindi, Basque, and Tagalog. Japanese may be the next most magpie-like language. It borrows from English, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, French, and German. In accordance with astrological possibilities, I invite you to adopt the spirit of the English and Japanese languages in the coming weeks. Freely borrow and steal influences. Be a collector of sundry inspirations, a scavenger of fun ideas, a gatherer of rich cultural diversity.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here are my bold decrees: You are entitled to extra bonuses and special privileges in the coming weeks. The biggest piece of every cake and pie should go to you, as should the freshest wonders, the most provocative revelations, and the wildest breakthroughs. I invite you to give and take extravagant amounts of everything you regard as sweet, rich, and nourishing. I hope you will begin cultivating a skill you are destined to master. I trust you will receive clear and direct answers to at least two nagging questions.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I knew a Scorpio performance artist who did a splashy public show about private matters. She stationed herself on the rooftop of an apartment building and for 12 hours loudly described everything she felt guilty about. (She was an ex-Catholic who had been raised to regard some normal behavior as sinful.) If you, dear Scorpio, have ever felt an urge to engage in a purge of remorse, now would be an excellent time. suggest an alternate approach, though. Spend a half hour writing your regrets on paper, then burn the paper in the kitchen sink as you chant something like the following: “With love and compassion for myself, I apologize for my shortcomings and frailties. I declare myself free of shame and guilt. forgive myself forever.”
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be HEARTY, POTENT, and DYNAMIC, Sagittarius. Don't worry about decorum and propriety. Be in quest of lively twists that excite the adventurer in you. Avoid anyone who seems to like you best when you are anxious or tightly controlled. Don't proceed as if you have nothing to lose; instead, act as if you have everything to win. Finally, my dear, ask life to bring you a steady stream of marvels that make you overjoyed to be alive. If you’re feeling extra bold (and believe you will), request the delivery of a miracle or two.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ): Nineteenth-century Capricorn author Anne Brontë wrote The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which many critics regard as the first feminist novel. It challenged contemporary social customs. The main character, Helen, leaves her husband because he's a bad influence on their son. She goes into hiding, becoming a single mother who supports her family by creating art. Unfortunately, after the author’s death at a young age, her older sister Charlotte suppressed the publication of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. It's not well-known today. I bring this to your attention, Capricorn, so as to inspire you to action. I believe the coming months will be a favorable time to get the attention and recognition you've been denied but thoroughly deserve. Start
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What is the most important question you want to find an answer for during the next year? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to formulate that inquiry clearly and concisely. urge you to write it out in longhand and place it in a prominent place in your home. Ponder it lightly and lovingly
for two minutes every morning upon awakening and each night before sleep. (Key descriptors: “lightly and lovingly.”) As new insights float into your awareness, jot them down. One further suggestion: Create or acquire a symbolic representation of the primal question.
PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Scientific research suggests that some foods are more addictive than cocaine. They include pizza, chocolate, potato chips, and ice cream. The good news is that they are not as problematic for long-term health as cocaine. The bad news is that they are not exactly healthy. (The sugar in chocolate neutralizes its modest health benefits.) With these facts in mind, Pisces, I invite you to re-order your priorities about addictive things. Now is a favorable time to figure out what substances and activities might be tonifying, invigorating addictions—and then retrain yourself to focus your addictive energy on them. Maybe you could encourage an addiction to juices that blend spinach, cucumber, kale, celery, and apple. Perhaps you could cultivate an addiction to doing a pleasurable form of exercise or reading books that thrill your imagination.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): During some Wiccan rituals, participants are asked, “What binds you? And what will you do to free yourself from what binds you?” I recommend this exercise to you right now, Aries. Here’s a third question: Will you replace your shackles with a weaving that inspires and empowers you? In other words, will you shed what binds you and, in its stead, create a bond that links you to an influence you treasure?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If I had to name the zodiac sign that other signs are most likely to underestimate, I would say Taurus. Why? Well, many of you Bulls are rather modest and humble. You prefer to let your practical actions speak louder than fine words. Your well-grounded strength is diligent and poised, not flashy. People may misread your resilience and dependability as signs of passivity. But here’s good news, dear Taurus: In the coming weeks, you will be less likely to be undervalued and overlooked. Even those who have been ignorant of your appeal may tune in to the fullness of your tender power and earthy wisdom.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the coming days, I invite you to work on writing an essay called "People and Things I Never Knew I Liked and Loved Until Now." To get the project started, visit places that have previously been off your radar. Wander around in uncharted territory, inviting life to surprise you. Call on every trick you know to stimulate your imagination and break out of habitual ruts of thinking. A key practice will be to experiment and improvise as you open your heart and your eyes wide. Here’s my prophecy: In the frontiers, you will encounter unruly delights that inspire you to grow wiser.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Now is an excellent time to search for new teachers, mentors, and role models. Please cooperate with life’s intention to connect you with people and animals who can inspire your journey for the months and years ahead. A good way to prepare yourself for this onslaught of grace is to contemplate the history of your educational experiences. Who are the heroes, helpers, and villains who have taught you crucial lessons? Another strategy to get ready is to think about what’s most vital for you to learn right now. What are the gaps in your understanding that need to be filled?
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