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Connecting the Dots Prior to the onset of the Industrial Revolution, carbon dioxide peak levels never exceeded more than 300 parts per million. Since then, levels of carbon dioxide have climbed well beyond that peak, attaining 360 parts per million by 1999. Just 12 years later, global levels were 393 parts per million — a 24 percent increase above the previous peak carbon dioxide levels that spanned almost a half-million years. Unfortunately, the increase in fossil-fuel pollution has resulted in 90,000 premature deaths for people with respiratory illnesses and other chronic health problems in the United States alone. In addition to being a significant health problem, another CO2 problem is the acidification of the oceans, which occurs when oceans absorb carbon dioxide. When carbon dioxide sinks into our oceans, it mixes with water, forming carbonic acid. This acid damages or dissolves the thin fragile shells of creatures that provide essential nourishment for animals further up the food chain, including jellyfish, fish, marine birds, and whales. Another serious problem is that the increased CO2 is heat-trapping gas. We try very hard to bury our collective head in the sand on climate change — to avoid making connections between record-breaking events in 2019 (notably heat waves that hit Alaska and raised temps to 90F, a winter storm that brought snow to Hawaii, and rain that flooded the Midwest and hurt crops. In 2017, almost 2 million acres of U.S. land — an area nearly the size of Rhode Island and Delaware combined — were aflame. The three big hurricanes of 2017 — Harvey, Irma, and Maria — fed by our warming oceans, are now three of the five costliest hurricanes in U.S. history. We need to connect the dots and demand that our leaders take action on climate change. Ronald Marshall, Petoskey Faux Art Therapy Support I am writing about the recent visit by Karen Pence to the [John D. Dingell VA Medical Center] in Detroit. As an art therapist for more than 40 years and a member of the American Association of Art Therapy from 1982 to 2017, I am concerned that our profession is no better off with Karen Pence’s involvement. When Karen Pence announced her mission to advocate for art therapy in 2017, the American Association of Art Therapy (AATA) embraced her intention to work with art therapists. The Trump administration, with its record against human rights, lead to a debate within our organization, and many art therapists let their membership lapse because AATA refused to acknowledge that Karen Pence’s involvement may be just a political gain for the Trump administration. Three years later, the AATA is no better off, there are fewer jobs in art therapy, membership is down, and the future for licensing art therapists is most likely not going to happen. The recent visit to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center seems like

a political ploy for the upcoming election. Its art-therapy program has been around for many years, long before the Trump administration, and the press releases make it sound like Trump’s administration started the service. This is another example of the need to fact-check everything that comes out of the administration and the divisiveness that it seems to create on every level. Barbara McIntyre, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LPC, Traverse City Wanted: Population/Housing Density Study Please consider a moratorium on large apartment building projects until a thorough study is done on the effects on the health, safety, and welfare of local residents if future pandemics/health problems occur. I am also concerned about the strain on our infrastructure, natural resources, and our ability to provide electricity, safe drinking water, heating and air services, and a sewer system. Our “damn roads” haven’t been properly “fixed,” and another health crisis will severely put large building residents and surrounding residents in peril. Adding more large projects will definitely cause more traffic problems. The new building monstrosity off the parkway has taken away the beauty of the area and will add to more environmental pollution. Has a population or housing density study been done? Traverse City is no longer a “green” or environmentally sound city. Wally Juall, Traverse City Learning Lessons It’s a pandemic, and it’s serious, but so much can be learned from what we are experiencing right now. The emphasis is on science and the idea that knowledge trumps fear and that health and the economy go hand in hand. What we personally do from day to day has a cumulative effect on our environment — affecting one another’s health and safety. Living in beautiful Leelanau County makes us vigilant about our water and how it affects our health and our economy. With shifts in climate, we have seen the more obvious changes in water levels and shorelines, for example. Also important: that which can harm us, such as malfunctioning or failed septic systems. Addressing these issues is paramount to our health and our economy. I hope that at long last we can, out of respect and duty, support a septic inspection ordinance. Susan Wheadon, Cedar Delicious Kudos My husband and I are regular readers of Northern Express — for years! We enjoyed the July 27 RestauranTour issue and appreciate that you are focusing on [local restaurants], as they all took a hit with the pandemic. We want all of them to survive. and we must patronize them, if only for take-out food. One of our favorites that was not mentioned was Chef ’s Inn on W. Front Street in Traverse City. The food is fresh, tasty, and consistent. The staff is so friendly; they really demonstrate that they appreciate their customers! Of note, when the pandemic hit, they worked diligently to help serve healthcare personnel! Bless them! After COVID-19 arrived, what was the first restaurant meal I craved? A turkey sandwich on a sea salt roll from Chef ’s In! Please check them out. Thanks — and keep up the good work of keeping us informed

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Mary Jo and Greg Surma, Interlochen Thanks for the shout out, Mary Jo and Greg, and for the great tip on Chef ’s In! We will check it out before our next RestauranTour issue. Readers, if you have a favorite dish at a restaurant in our region, let us know at info@ northernexpress.com. —Ed.

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The Libertarians Are Coming.......................10 Fresh-Pressed...........................................12 Brush Rats, Picks, Shovels & Songs.............15 Say You Were A Fan First.............................17 The Other Summer Sounds.........................19

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Top Ten......................................................5 Spectator/Stephen Tuttle...............................6 Opinion.........................................................8 Weird............................................................9 Dates........................................................20 Advice....................................................24 Crossword.................................................25 Astro......................................................25 Classifieds..............................................26

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top ten New Flights Between Manistee and Chicago Two new daily round-trip flights between Manistee and Chicago will begin in October. Cape Air flights between Manistee Blacker County Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport will start Oct. 1, 2020, according to a press release from Cape Air. The twice-daily round trip flights aboard the Tecnam P2012 Traveller are expected to expand to four times daily in summer 2021. “On behalf of all of us at Cape Air, we are thrilled to be adding Manistee to our route map,” said Linda Markham, Cape Air president. “We look forward to providing the community with reliable and affordable air service while building strong and lasting relationships with our passengers and community leaders.” Fares will begin at $49 each way. Passengers traveling on an American Airlines flight operated by Cape Air that connects with another American Airlines flight at Chicago will soon be able to book both segments together on www.aa.com, check baggage through, and receive connecting boarding passes. Cape Air also has inter-airline ticketing and baggage agreements with Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, and United Airlines.

Crafty Outdoor Shopping Spree Dare we say COVID-19 makes some things better? Exhibit A: An outdoor craft show, with vendor displays spaced 10 feet apart, spread over the massive front lawn of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City. It’s a safe shopping option for artisan-goods lovers who like to see everything, and it happens 11am to 4pm Saturday, Aug. 15.

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The Wicked Sister

When she was 11 years old, Rachel Cunningham shot and killed her parents. Or, so she thinks. For the past 15 years, she’s been voluntarily locked inside a psychiatric institution, tormented by her tragic past. But what if nothing she remembers is real? When new information about the murders suddenly surfaces, Rachel returns to the only home she’s ever known: her family’s secluded summer estate in the forests of Northern Michigan, and the sister she left behind. But, with the truth, comes an unseen predator and this time, Rachel’s the prey. From bestselling suspense author, Karen Dionne — the guest author for the Aug. 9 online National Writers Series event (www.nationalwritersseries.org) — comes the highly anticipated second novel, “The Wicked Sister.” Full-to-the-brim with both fantastic plot twists and familiar landscapes, this locally-set psych thriller is positively “unputdownable.”

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A Guitar Spawned by a Great Storm

Pyramid Point Custom Guitars has made an instrument that has the incredible force of an historic storm in its bones. The guitar is made from a chunk of wood salvaged from a tree fallen by the great storm of Aug. 2, 2015, and donated to Bob Dekorne, Pyramid’s owner and luthier. “It’s the 5-year anniversary of the “Big Blow” storm that ripped through Glen Arbor — thought it would be timely to introduce a guitar that is built out of that destruction,” DeKorne said on the company’s Facebook page. “This tree grew near the Crystal River, on the site of Harriet Fischer’s cottage, near the sawmill her husband ran.” The guitar is on sale for $899. Of that, DeKorne said $200 will be donated to the Glen Lake Association for their efforts to keep the Glen Lake watershed clean.

Make Like a Bird and Get to a Sanctuary

Stuff we love Local Boy Making Good, Doing Good Did you catch Jimmy Kimmel Live! July 20? If so, you witnessed adopted Northern Michigan son (and hyper-ascending bluegrass star) Billie Strings making his first appearance on national television. (If not, Google it.) Word is, he was originally scheduled to appear and play for the show in March, but well … you know. We couldn’t be prouder of his performance, but what really made our hearts soar was that the former Traverse City busker and longtime Lil’ Bo-stage celeb used his moment in the national spotlight to bring attention to the country’s struggling independent music venues — 90 percent of which are facing closure because of the pandemic, according to the National Independent Venue Association. Before guest host Joel McHale introduced Strings and his band, who played “Taking Water” from one of those struggling spots, Nashville’s Station Inn, and “Watch It Fall” from Strings’ own living room, he asked viewers to go to www.SaveOurStages.com to petition legislators for assistance to preserve independent live music venues that gave rise to talent like Strings … and, we don’t mind noting, just about every musician featured in this issue. Hint, hint.

While stuck in traffic on an Atlanta highway in 2018, Frankfort artist Ellie Harold had a revelation: “I suddenly realized how the political rancor that was dividing families across the U.S. was like one huge gridlock filled with roadraged people on both sides. What would it be like if there was a place, like a bird sanctuary, where humans could take a time-out for rest and reflection?” That place she envisioned is set to open Aug. 7 at the Oliver Art Center. Called BIRDS FLY IN: A Human Refuge Project, the installation is a merging of art, music, poetry, and architecture crafted by artists from the U.S., Mexico, Germany, and the U.K. Viewers will see 16 of Ellie’s large-format oil paintings displayed on a “refuge structure” designed by local architect Wilfried Schley. On and around its chain link fencing: Mylar blankets and shoes worn by migrants from Mexico, banners with poems related to the refugee experience, a ceiling fabricated by fiber artist Elizabeth Rodgers, and more. Take a seat at the center of the refuge and do some “slow looking and deep listening” to the music of Mexican composer/ violinist David Mendoza — you’ve found your sanctuary. BIRDS FLY IN runs through Sept. 11 at OAC. For more information, see www.BirdsFlyIn.com.

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and Democrats with equal ferocity should never have been politicized. If there was ever a time when Congress and the White House should have worked together, this was it. They did not. Even now, neither Congress nor the White House has offered any reasonable plan to get this bug slowed down. Handing out money, necessary as it might be, is a poor substitute for the national leadership we need. We have a distorted sense of our “rights.” No, it is not our right to ignore governor’s orders, which have the force of law, during a declared state of emergency. No, it’s not our right to endanger others by refusing to wear face coverings or obey social distancing guidelines. No, there is no such thing as a “sovereign citizen” who doesn’t have to obey any laws. Wearing a face covering might be the simplest thing we’ve ever been asked to do in an emergency, and we know it would absolutely slow down transmissions. Still, there are those who believe it is their right to infect the rest of us. It’s ignorant and dangerous and nobody’s “right.”

A coherent, consistent, fact-based national policy to address a national emergency would help. Local restrictions are pointless when adjacent localities have none; we might as well be trying to stop the wind. We need a national health emergency plan. The patchwork quilt of rules and regulations that change from state to state — and even county to county or city to city — have not worked. A coherent, consistent, factbased national policy to address a national emergency would help. Local restrictions are pointless when adjacent localities have none; we might as well be trying to stop the wind. With ever more people in ever-denser giant cities, rapid transmission of every new bug is inevitable. International travel makes the problem global, so there will be more pandemics. A plan that includes a strong supply chain is a necessity. Surely, we have some kind of national preparedness plans for something like a war, don’t we? Our healthcare system is overly reliant on foreign manufacturers. Nearly half of medical personal protective equipment (PPE) comes from China, including 70 percent of N95 masks. Even worse, 80 percent of the active ingredients in our prescription drugs are manufactured in China, India, or elsewhere. Our reliance on the rest of the world for equipment and medicine is a serious national security issue. Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have suggested plans to help alleviate the problem; it should go to the top of their priority list. We’ve replaced science with politics. A virus that sickens and kills Republicans

We rely on others to care for our children. This isn’t new, but it’s been greatly magnified during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Nearly a third of U.S. households with children are now led by a single parent, overwhelmingly a woman. Now they’re caught trying to work from home while also being home-school teachers. Even worse, there is a national shortage of day care availability, and costs have skyrocketed. If these parents are recalled to work, and there’s no in-person school and no day care, they’re stuck. About half of the western democracies provide free day care or some kind of subsidy for parents. We need a better day care system. Some people really will risk their lives for us. Since this began, some 600 U.S. frontline doctors, healthcare workers, and primary care physicians have died from COVID-19. Thousands more have been infected, all doing their best to save us. At least 82 grocery store employees have died, and 11,500 have been infected just stocking shelves or working the checkout so we can have some food and necessities. Add to that sad list more than 100 police officers and about 50 paramedic/firefighters who contracted the illness while serving and protecting the rest of us. The bug is still loose among us. Congress squabbles over money, and the president tweets and plays golf. Neither offer solutions. We should demand better.

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TRUMAN AND THE DAWNING OF MCCARTHYISM opinion BY Isiah Smith Jr. Picture it: The last day of July 2020. We are social distancing in a backyard in Traverse City, with friends, bemoaning the state of our country. We represent different cultures, ethnicities, and national origins. We are united in our despair.

American lives. From 1947 to 1953, almost 5 million American citizens filled out forms initiating loyal investigations. At least 26,236 of them were subjected to more additional scrutiny, and 560 were fired or denied employment.

“How did this happen?” someone asks. “How did we reach the point where, daily, our democracy is under attack from within? And what can one presidential election do to restore order, dignity, and security to our country?”

The order turned the lives of gay Americans into living nightmares. They, along with other “disloyal” and despised Americans were fired, harassed, and discarded with impunity because no laws existed to protect them from discrimination.

“Blame Joseph McCarthy and Harry Truman,” I opine. “Sometimes in order to see what’s ahead, one needs to take a look backward, to the time and place where what ails us originated.” (You seldom see these two men’s names in the same sentence to make a single point.)

To be sure, there were spies in the government, so exposing and removing them was a sensible policy. The history of this period reveals that more than 500 Americans somehow thought it made sense to steal and provide American intelligence to the Soviets. But the “The Hunt for Reds” did not stop

But Truman made McCarthy possible, an unintended nightmare. Historians rank Harry Truman as one of our best presidents. He is remembered as the president who protected and reinforced FDR’s New Deal reforms, guided the American economy from wartime to a peacetime footing, and advanced the cause of African American civil rights. Most notably, on July 26, 1948, Truman signed Executive Order 9981, committing the government to integrating our segregated military. Joseph McCarthy’s name, on the other hand, serves as a curse, rude and spiteful. His personal excesses and political vulgarity has less in common with Truman than they do with the current White House occupant. Moreover, Truman loathed McCarthy. “History has a tendency to magnify virtues and gloss over vices, especially when it considers the lives of significant figures,” I assert. But Truman made McCarthy possible, an unintended nightmare. After World War II ended in 1945, America and the Soviet Union circled around each other like wary bears unsure whether to embrace or attack. By early 1947, however, both powers concluded the other was a hostile power and therefore not trustworthy. Thus began the Cold War.

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On May 21, 1947, Truman signed an executive order establishing the Federal Employee Loyalty Program, instructing the F.B.I, and other federal agencies to investigate government employees suspected of disloyalty to the United States. The language of the order was not a model of clarity and could be used to ensnare both the guilty and the innocent: “Any [employee] with membership in, affiliation with, or sympathetic association with any foreign or domestic organization, movement, group, or combination of persons, designated by the Attorney General as totalitarian, fascist, communist, or subversive.” Whatever its original intent, Truman’s order cast a wide net and destroyed many innocent

there; rather, it was used to terrorize and destroy innocent teachers and Hollywood screenwriters guilty of no illegal activities. Joseph McCarthy used Truman’s Order to ruin the lives of thousands of Americans by making baseless claims that were simply made up. By 1953, the supply of Americans who provided intelligence to the Soviets had dried up. But McCarthy was undeterred; he continued to persecute innocent Americans, ruining their lives and reputations with reckless unsupported claims. Larry Tye’s new biography of McCarthy, “Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy,” brings some clarity to the present moment. McCarthy’s tactics are in evidence today in our government. McCarthy launched accusations and attacks in all directions. Truth was an alien concept to him. He was shameless, and he wanted attention — negative or positive, it was all the same to him. Even when corrected he simply repeated his false claims. He had utter contempt for the rule of law, and when his old “facts” failed him, he simply created new lies. In his review of Tye’s book, The New Yorker’s Louis Menand observed that America was fortunate that this demagogue was “merely” one unpopular Senator limited in the damage he was capable of doing. Today’s demagoguery permeates the entire executive branch, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Justice. It’s being aided and abetted by not one, but many other Senators who trade morality and honor for proximity to power. We must wait and see whether our government can recover and return to normalcy. There is only one weapon in our arsenal: the vote. Use it wisely. Isiah Smith Jr. is a retired government attorney.

Cliches Come to Life Gabriel and Tracy Brawn moved into Gabriel’s childhood home in DoverFoxcroft, Maine, in 2012 and enjoyed a warm relationship with next-door neighbor Steve Ritter, whose garage had been partially built on the Brawns’ property decades ago. But after Ritter passed away in 2016, his wife and grown children took over the property, sometimes renting it out, and “this place turned to craziness and chaos,” Tracy Brawn told the Bangor Daily News on July 16, leading finally to Gabriel Brawn grabbing his Sawzall on May 26 and cutting the Ritters’ garage in half, right down the property line. “We’re putting up a fence,” Tracy Brawn said. “Fences make good neighbors.” DoverFoxcroft police Chief Ryan Reardon said, “We were aware of the situation and believe it’s been resolved at this point.” Latest Alarming Headlines A roving gang of baboons in Knowsley Safari Park in Merseyside, England is known to vandalize cars and otherwise alarm visitors, but lately, The Sunday Times reported, they’ve been seen carrying knives, screwdrivers and a chain saw, which workers believe they’ve acquired from visitors. “We’re not sure if they are being given weapons by some of the guests ... or if they’re fishing them out of pickup trucks and vans,” an employee said. Park officials have pooh-poohed the reports, saying, “We believe that many of these stories have grown in exaggeration as they’ve been retold.” Predictable A $64,000 glass replica of a Disney castle on display at the Shanghai Museum of Glass in China was shattered in July after two kids “hit the exhibit counter when they were chasing each other,” a museum spokesperson posted on Weibo. The Today Show reported Spanish glassblower Miguel Arribas spent 500 hours creating The Fantasy Castle in 2016, but “luckily it’s not destroyed,” said Arribas Brothers company spokesman Rudy Arribas. When COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Miguel will go to Shanghai to repair the castle. “We’re used to kids and this kind of stuff happening,” said Rudy. “Glass breaks.” Lost and Found Chris Marckres of Hyde Park, Vermont, went skydiving on July 25, but, he told NECN, “I think my adrenaline was so high and I was just so excited, I didn’t realize I had lost it.” “It” was one of Marckres’ two prosthetic legs. The double amputee was harnessed to an instructor and landed safely, but he didn’t know where the leg ended up. His plea for help on Facebook was answered the next day by farmer Joe Marszalkowski, who found the prosthetic in his soybean field. Marckres said the leg suffered a few scratches but was otherwise unharmed. “We kind of take for granted sometimes how many truly good people there still are in the world,” he mused. Mike Evans of Woodson Terrace, Missouri, went for a 5-mile float trip with friends on the Meramec River on July 25 and decided to get out of the raft and walk behind it in the water for a bit. As the water got deeper, he had to swim to catch the raft, and as he climbed back in, Evans discovered his prosthetic leg was gone, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. He searched with no

luck, but a Missouri state trooper responding to a call nearby heard about the loss and coordinated a dive team to help. It took divers a couple of hours the next day to find the leg, saving Evans about $27,000 to replace it. “It was a happy ending to a stressful few days,” Evans said. After Christian Meyer of Berlin, Germany, lost his running shoes to a thief, he posted a notice on a community sharing platform and learned other residents had also lost shoes that were left outside. Meyer soon discovered the culprit, telling local media on July 26 that he caught a fox “redhanded” with a pair of blue flip-flops in its mouth and eventually found its stash of more than 100 multicolored shoes, according to Fox News. Meyer’s shoes, however, were not among them.

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THE LIBERTARIANS ARE COMING Though they are long shots in just about every race, Libertarians are getting on ballots across Northern Michigan this year in unprecedented numbers, running for everything from township trustee to Congress. By Patrick Sullivan

formed in the last couple of years. Northern Express reached out to some of the candidates to find out what drove them to throw their hat into the ring.

live a normal life and not have anything to do with the political realm.” But it just so happened that there were others clamoring for just the same thing at the time, so he found help and support from people like Gundle-Krieg, who was already gaining momentum in the effort. Boren said that he believes people are more drawn to libertarianism today because of a combination of the executive order requirements in Michigan spurred by the pandemic and because of the authoritarianism of the Trump Republican Party. “First off, I think a lot of people feel — not everyone, but a lot — that the two-party system seems to be broken,” Boren said. “Everyone’s freaking out. This pandemic is hard to get used to, but it was a huge eye opener for a lot of people.” The people drawn to libertarianism pretty much just want to get the government to do a lot less, even amid a pandemic, he said.

Something in the ether, maybe, brought together a bunch of people who, over the last year or so, declared themselves Libertarians and got nominated to run for local, statewide, FACEMASKS AND A BID FOR CONGRESS At the statewide Libertarian convention and federal office. They’re not an easily organized group in Gaylord, almost everyone wore of individuals, but they are united in their facemasks, said Benjamin Boren, who is conviction that something is not working running to represent Michigan in its 1st in this country under a government that is Congressional District. Wearing masks is something Boren said he supports. But, controlled by two parties. (Quick brush-up for those unfamiliar: Like like other Libertarians interviewed for Democrats and Republicans, Libertarians don’t this article, there’s a caveat: Boren said he share a singular opinion on all societal and thinks people should wear them as a matter economic issues, but if you had to distill their of personal responsibility, not because the guiding philosophy to a singular commonality, government tells them to. Boren was born and raised in Nevada, you might say they believe first and foremost in the liberty of the individual and that near Lake Tahoe, to parents who worked government should take a smaller role in the in real estate. The 35-year-old has moved activities of the state. Some believe it should around a lot, but for the last few years limit its reach to providing only police, courts, he’s lived just south of Charlevoix, where and military, while others believe that more — or less — is necessary.) Donna Gundle-Krieg, a real estate agent, “It’s not like [Libertarians] think they know what candidate for Mancelona Township trustee, and a Northern Express columnist, helped organize the Northwest Michigan Libertarian other people need in their life. They just want to live Party affiliate to help get candidates on the their life and don’t want to be told how to live it.” ballot across nine counties in northwestern Lower Michigan this year. She said that there were plenty of folks who wanted to sign up; they just needed a little organization to help he moved to be closer to his parents for a “It’s not like [Libertarians] think they them along. “In the past, people have inquired, and time. He thought it would be a short-term know what other people need in their life. they get sent to the head of the state party,” stay, but it hasn’t turned out that way, and They just want to live their life and don’t Gundle-Krieg said. “They never get to as he’s settled in, he’s found a political want to be told how to live it,” Boren said. Another factor that Boren said he meet that person or have that comradery. home of sorts in the Libertarian cause in believes increased the number of people who … You need likeminded people to get Northern Michigan. Boren, who works part-time at a identify as Libertarian is what he calls the excited about this. It’s hard to be excited tobacco store in Traverse City and part- “Amash effect,” after Justin Amash, the GOP when you’re all alone.” At the statewide convention in Gaylord time as a heavy-equipment operator, said congressman from Grand Rapids who left July 18, the Libertarian Party nominated he’s voted for candidates from both major his party in protest over Trump’s policies and 61 candidates for the 2020 general election, parties throughout his life but has become later became a Libertarian. Amash made the including nine candidates for U.S. Congress, increasingly drawn to the principles of party switch during the state’s stay-in-place 10 candidates for the Michigan State House, libertarianism. A couple years ago, he order, when a lot of people in Michigan had eight candidates for statewide offices, and decided to join the local Libertarian Party, extra time on their hands to do things like then help create one City look up libertarianism online, he said. 32 for county Harbor and township TheofRowe Inn,discovered Ellsworthhe’d have toAmical, Traverse Vernales, Springsraces. Many Boren said if he had to choose between the local candidates are running for office in the region first. TheDemocrat, Villager Pub,he Charlevoix Herb-encrusted Rack of Lamb Ribeyeprimarily The prospect was daunting.Chicken “This isPot suchPie a Republican and wouldn’t, in Dry-aged Northern Tomahawk Michigan, thanks to Whitefish muchDinner control over the local Libertarian organizations that have a scary time,” Boren said. “I would love to because both want too

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people’s lives. He said he likes aspects of each — he is pro-Second Amendment, like most Republicans; and pro-LGBTQ-rights, like most Democrats, for instance. Despite his enthusiasm for libertarianism, he is still a reluctant candidate for Congress. “I would prefer to do something else, honestly, but no one else would step up,” he said. Boren said he, his campaign manager, and most of his campaign volunteers are millennials who lack experience but who have passion, though he said he doesn’t look at his campaign as a symbolic one. He said he wouldn’t run unless he thought he had an outside chance to overcome two well-funded candidates from the major parties. “There’s a lot to navigate; there’s a lot of hurdles. But it’s important regardless,” he said. “I think I have a chance. I would never ever just do something and accept defeat. I’m going to give it a good go. … Hopefully, we can have a lot of fun — we’re going to learn a lot.” RACIN’ JASON JOINS THE RACE Of all the Libertarian Party candidates in Northern Michigan, none has the kind of name recognition of Jason Crum, who has spent decades working as a deejay at stations from Petoskey to Gaylord to Traverse City. He was also a winning contestant on the reality television game show Forged in Fire that aired last September on the History Channel. Now, he’s running to replace state Rep. Larry Inman in the Michigan House. Crum said he started out as a “rebellious youth” who didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of his father, an attorney, or his mother, an academic, and instead launched himself into a career on the airwaves, moving from Rochester, Michigan, where he grew up, to Petoskey, where he got his first radio gig almost three decades ago. Crum’s last radio job was the morning slot at WKLT in Traverse City, where he was known as Racin’ Jason until a shakeup late last year put him out of work. Since March, he’s been driving a bus for BATA. The outset of a global pandemic was Village time Cheese not the easiest toShanty, take aLeland new job that North Shore Sandwich involved close contact with the public in

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tight quarters, but he managed to get through it and has stayed healthy. “It was right at the start of the whole COVID,” Crum said about starting the new job. “It was nerve-wracking, you know. I’ve got young kids at home and a wife, and I didn’t want to do anything to put their lives in jeopardy. The whole COVID thing was so new and everybody was so scared of it.” Crum, who lives in Kingsley and has six kids, ages 8 to 24, continues to wear a mask whenever he’s driving his bus or visiting a store. He also frequently washes his hands and said he instructs his children to do the same. “I support science, and I support smart conclusions,” he said. “If the science says to wear the mask, then I’m going to wear it.” The 50-year-old is not against following protocols that are backed up by science in order to stay safe, but he said he is against the government telling him what to do. “I never had much of a political bone in my body. I mean, I definitely have opinions on things,” he said. “It was actually Gov. Whitmer’s executive orders that made me really start to question what was going on in Lansing. The Legislature should be involved in a situation like this. I just don’t like ruling by executive order.” He was also frustrated that his own state rep, Inman, the troubled Republican, was missing in action following a partial acquittal/hung-jury verdict on federal bribery charges last year. “I couldn’t find one single phone number or a web page,” Crum said. “He’s a lame duck at this point. He’s not our representative. We are representative-less.” So, since Crum didn’t ever really identify with either of the major political parties, when the nascent Northern Michigan Libertarian Party approached him about running on their platform, Crum hopped on

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board. It made sense, he said, because he said he is fiscally conservative and socially liberal, and after he checked out the party’s website, he said he found very little in the platform that he disagreed with. Crum said he has no political aspiration, and that if he is elected, he would only serve one term. He knows he faces an uphill battle; he sees plenty of yard signs as he drives his bus and recognizes that his opponents from the major parties will be much better funded. THE LIBERTARIAN BUREAUCRAT Andy Evans knows that his job would be in jeopardy if, someday, the Libertarians took over state government and dismantled the bureaucracy. The Cheboygan resident works at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ customer service center in Gaylord. But if he had his way, that job wouldn’t exist. The only reason it does, he said, is because of how complicated the state’s hunting and fishing code has become over the decades. “I spend a great amount of time demystifying the hunting and fishing regulations for people,” Evans said. “You reach a breaking point with regulations. You confuse the public; you confuse business owners.” He insists that he would eliminate his own job if he had the chance. “My particular job could be eliminated, absolutely,” Evans said. “Let’s just say, seeing how I’m only four years from retirement, it’s easy for me to say that.” Evans is running for county commissioner for District 3 in Cheboygan County. “I’ve always been a real student of history and politics throughout my lifetime, and I tended to vote Republican,” Evans said. He said that though he always leaned Republican, the strong positions Democrats

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have traditionally taken on civil liberties have lured him in the past. Nevertheless, Evans eventually grew dissatisfied with both parties and concluded that there have been a lot of empty promises they’d made in the past 20 years. A couple ago, he was listening to a local call-in radio political radio show that featured a state Libertarian Party official as a guest. Evans said he liked what he heard, and, after some investigation, he was converted. Evans helped start a Mackinac Straits region Libertarian affiliate, which covers four counties in the Straits region. “The federal and state governments, I feel, have become far too intrusive into our lives,” Evans said. “I feel like government is becoming pretty unrestrained of late.” Evans said the Libertarian Party is a good alternative for folks interested in getting into local government in a place like Cheboygan, where Democrats rarely run for local office, and Republicans often run unopposed. Still, like the other Northern Michigan Libertarians, Evans is realistic about his chances. He ran for the same county commission seat in 2018, in a three-way race, and he got just six percent of the vote. This time around he will be going headto-head with an incumbent Republican. He said the situation improves his chances, but he still considers himself a longshot. “My opponent — he’s a well-established incumbent, very well-known in the community, a former undersheriff,” he said. “I have an uphill battle.” REPUBLICAN TURNED LIBERTARIAN Cory Dean, a 51-year-old who has lived for decades in Blair Township and raised four kids there, is running as a Libertarian for township trustee. He’s run before as a Republican and

narrowly lost — by three votes in 2012, and by three percent of the vote in 2018, when he ran amid a larger field of candidates. This year he will be among five candidates who are vying for four spots on the board, and since the others are all Republican, Dean thinks he might have an advantage because there are no Democrats running. “This time I’m running as a Libertarian,” Dean said. “I feel at home. It’s like I finally found a party that feels right.” Dean, who works for a truck-rental company, said that he believes Libertarians need to start small in order to grow their power. “Maybe we can win at the lowest levels of government and work our way up,” he said. Dean said he has been a “political junkie” since he was a teenager. He grew up in a Democratic family and became a Republican as a teenager because of Ronald Reagan. Dean said he gradually switched from Republican to Libertarian as he gradually became disillusioned and felt a growing sense that government is run like a dictatorship. “The conservatives just seem to want to use the government to get you to do what they want,” Dean said. “[Libertarians] don’t want our government forcing its views on anyone.” Dean said part of the reason there are so many Libertarian candidates in Northern Michigan this year is because of the recent creation of the regional affiliates, which enable people to get on the ballot as Libertarians. Four years ago, Dean said he wanted to run as a Libertarian, but he only had the state office to call, and it didn’t work out. “I tried to investigate running before, in ’16, and I had a hard time having anybody get back to me,” Dean said. “[Having a regional Libertarian organization to assist] helps. You need to feel like you have some support.”

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Fresh-Pressed The Latest Local Albums You Need to Hear Now By Craig Manning So 2020 has not been a particularly great year for arts and entertainment. Film releases have been delayed. Concert tours and music festivals have been canceled, with no indication of when they might realistically return. The lights won’t come back up on Broadway until at least 2021. We’re rapidly nearing the point where we’ll run out of new TV to watch, thanks to the suspended production schedule in Hollywood. And yet, there have been a few bright spots. Hamilton made its way to our TV screens by way of Disney Plus. Taylor Swift shocked the world with the surprise release of her eighth album, folklore. And in Northern Michigan, local musicians have stayed active and creative, entertaining their fans with everything from live streams to brand new albums. If you haven’t been listening to local music, make it your mission to seek some out. Bars and bigger concert venues might be harder to come by right now, but the musicians highlighted here prove the talent isn’t. Ready to plug in? Start with the seven 2020 records from local artists that we’ve had in regular rotation this summer. David Chown, Miriam Picó, and Laurie Sears - Live at St. Andrews Local pianist David Chown has spent quarantine trying to figure out what the future career of “musician” looks like in the age of COVID-19. He’s taught piano lessons via Zoom, performed more than 60 Happy Hour concerts on Facebook Live, and even started a new company called “MusicHub.Live,” aimed at helping musicians achieve richer sound and video quality with their live streams. He also found time to mix and master this September 2018 concert, a performance with local singer/songwriter Miriam Picó and multi-instrumentalist Laurie Sears at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Beulah. It’s a jazzy treat, featuring standards from Gershwin, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, and more, all played with sensitivity and superb musicality. Chown’s rollicking piano, Sears’ flute and saxophone accompaniments, and Picó’s acoustic guitar and mandolin strums provide the perfect backdrop for Picó’s smooth, soulful vocals. The concert was a benefit performance for Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing and the Women’s Resource Center, so 10 percent of proceeds from album sales will be donated to those causes as well. Ernie Clark & The Magnificent Bastards - Family Album Ernie Clark & The Magnificent Bastards are based in Reed City, but the band’s story begins at Leelanau Sands Casino in early 2017. There, while sitting in the audience at a Marty Stuart concert, Clark realized that he wanted to give his musical aspirations “one more shot.” A lifelong musician with a lengthy track record of playing in bands, Clark’s performance career had largely gone dormant at that point, limited to little more than an open mic night here or a church performance there. He placed an ad on Craigslist and put a band together, and the rest is history. The Bastards’ rip-roaring, genrecolliding mix of country, rockabilly, blues, gospel, rock ‘n’ roll, and even punk is on full display with their January 2020 debut, titled Family Album. The album’s guitarheavy songs call back to everything from The Band to Creedence Clearwater Revival to Neil Young, with palpable energy that will have you yearning for COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted (well … yearning even more than you are already) so you can see Clark and these guys bring down the house at some local bar. Charmer - Ivy Were you a fan of emo back in the late-1990s or mid-2000s? While the genre’s mainstream fortunes have faded significantly from their 2000s peak, when bands like Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, Fall Out Boy, and My Chemical Romance were all over the airwaves, emo is actually still a thing. Charmer, a quartet from Marquette, plays within the genre’s sandbox and delivers records that sound like classics from your angsty youth. They draw influence from “Midwestern Emo,” a subgenre whose history includes bands like American Football, Sunny Day Real Estate, and The Get-Up Kids. The songs — guitar-driven recollections of faded summers and disposable photos of broken relationships —are classic mixtape fodder, with an appropriately hefty emotional wallop. Released on April 3, Ivy was meant to be accompanied by a headlining tour throughout the Midwest and New England — a sign of Charmer’s growing national platform. COVID-19 scuppered those plans (for now at least) but expect Ivy to be one more step toward prominence for this talented young band. Treeskin - Learning Michael Dause is best known as the drummer for Traverse Citybased indie-folk trio The Accidentals. For several years, though, he’s also made his own music, under the moniker of Treeskin, a project he said aims “to look at personal shortcomings and anxieties, learning to love yourself, and moving forward with a purpose.” The fittinglytitled Learning, released in February, was inspired in part by a serious car accident last summer, from which Dause was fortunate enough to walk away without any severe injuries. The resulting collection

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is thoughtful and moving, bearing a pensive indie rock sound that recalls the early heydays of indie heroes like Death Cab for Cutie and Sufjan Stevens. The first song, “Drive,” is both an indirect acknowledgment of the accident that inspired the album and a tribute to Dause’s own drivers education teacher, while “Kerrytown Blues” is a wrenching vignette about social anxiety. The lyrics are intimate and honest, rendered even more personal by the fact that Dause plays almost every instrument you hear on the album. The Sweet Water Warblers – The Dream That Holds This Child Traverse City singer-songwriter May Erlewine has had a busy 12 months. Last fall, she released arguably her best solo LP yet, with the politically-charged Second Sight. Later this month, her team-up with the Woody Goss Band — a new group fronted by Goss, who plays keyboards for the Ann Arbor-based funk band Vulfpeck — will bring a new groove-driven album called Anyway (out Aug. 14). In between, she joined forces (and voices) with fellow vocalists and songwriters Rachael Davis and Lindsay Lou, both now in Nashville, for a record released in May called The Dream That Holds This Child. Davis brings her gospel background to the project, while Lou is a known commodity in the bluegrass genre. Those styles, along with Erlewine’s folk-pop sweet spot, pave the way for a dynamic and incredibly impressive album — the debut full-length project for the trio, which first sang together in 2014 under the moniker of “The Sweet Water Warblers.” Stunning vocal harmonies are the cornerstone of the Warblers’ sound, which recalls everything from country vocal groups like The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks), to Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac, all the way to lively southern gospel.

Seth Bernard – Let Love Lead the Way “Wake up, keep waking up/The sunrise won’t be denied.” Those words are the foundation to “Keep Waking Up,” the optimistic opener from Northern Michigan singer-songwriter Seth Bernard’s new album, Let Love Light the Way. It’s a comforting message in a year where getting out of bed has meant re-entering a world that seems to be stuck in a constant cloud of upheaval and crisis. Then again, Bernard — an activist who has spent years using music as a tool for education, social justice, and transformational societal change — has a tendency to see the best in things that others might look upon more grimly. Let Love Light the Way exudes the warmth and uplift of unshakable optimism, even amidst its quiet, gingerly melodic acoustic folk songs. It’s music made for rainy days and troubled times, and since we seem to be dealing with plenty of both in 2020, it might be just the record you need most right now.

Sean Miller – Everywhere I Roam Sean Miller is one-half of the Petoskey-based acoustic rock duo The Real Ingredients, a collaboration with his long-time friend Traven Michaels. Both multi-instrumentalists, Miller and Michaels manage to make a surprisingly rich and full-bodied sound for a duo, bringing in everything from acoustic guitar to harmonica to saxophone. Typically, Michaels takes on lead vocal duties, his smoky tenor recalling the frontmen of other acoustic-driven indie-folk bands like Guster. What’s most striking about Everywhere I Roam, a debut solo EP that Miller dropped at the beginning of March, is hearing Miller behind the microphone. His lovely baritone voice, which lands somewhere between Steven Page of Barenaked Ladies and Darius Rucker of Hootie & The Blowfish, gives the songs a nostalgic ’90s roots-rock vibe. Particularly striking is “Canned Peaches,” a sweeping ballad about cherishing all the fleeting, beautiful seasons of your life — lest you miss out on the metaphorical harvest of good times and great memories.

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Brush Rats, Picks, Shovels & Song With help from a long-dead musicologist, five modern guys have resurrected the music of Michigan’s lumberjacks

By Ross Boissoneau When you hear about a group of friends, who work primarily in church music, working on a resurrection, your first thought is … probably wrong. That’s because they are focusing on recreating songs from Michigan’s past, songs which would have been lost forever if not for the efforts of a traveling musician and music researcher who spent three months in Michigan and Wisconsin back in the 1930s. In the 19th Century, while the lumber and mining trades prospered in Michigan, so did the folk tradition. That’s owed mainly to the workers themselves, who, after a hard winter spent felling trees, or a dangerous voyage in a freighter filled with far too much iron ore, turned that pain and adventure into music. So says the website of Michigan-I-O. Andy Bast, Bruce Benedict, Drew Elliot, Jonathan Gabhart, Noah McLaren, and Kipp Norman saw an opportunity to reimagine some nearly forgotten songs as they might have sounded — if the musicians had the ability to incorporate multiple instruments in a modern recording studio and present them to a contemporary audience. The project stemmed from a story on National Public Radio that Bast chanced upon. It described the more than 400 songs now available through the Library of Congress from the three months that Alan Lomax spent traversing the back roads of Michigan and Wisconsin. Lomax made it his life’s work to record and catalog thousands and thousands of songs from rural America and Great Britain. His work highlighted the efforts of early jazz, folk and blues musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie

and Muddy Waters. His three-month trip to Michigan and Wisconsin yielded 250 discs and eight reels of film. After hearing the NPR report, Bast approached a group of fellow musicians in the Holland area with the suggestion they look into reinterpreting and recording the songs, using traditional instruments but making the tunes more palatable to modern ears. “What if we try to contemporize them? That was the seed,” said Gabhart. It was certainly outside their comfort area. “We made a number of albums together, mostly for church. This was our first venture into folk music,” said McLaren. The 10 tracks kick off with “Traverse City,” a brief, simple ditty in which the group sings, “Never did see what a place Traverse City is a good thing to be, oh dear, oh dear.” It’s followed by the title track, “Michigan I-O.” Gabhart explained the “I-O” part was simply added on to give the line the necessary number of syllables for its rhythm. “It has cousin songs, all written over the melody of an English folks song. The ‘I-O’ fills it out.” The recording includes eight other songs, with titles like “Red Iron Ore,” “Johnnie Carleses’ Lumber Camp” and “The Lumberjack’s Alphabet.” Gabhart said there is plenty more material if the group decides it wants to make a second recording, or even a third. “We couldn’t get to all of them. We’ll be recording this fall, and aim for a summer 2021 release. “For our purposes, we left out the German and Polish ones.” The materials comprise the largest single collection of the folk music and storytelling tradition from Michigan’s first century as a state. The Library of Congress recently published a large portion of the collection online at loc.gov.

The two said the material is not just fun to play, though it is that. It also sheds a light on the state’s early days from a different perspective. “The songs are a gateway into researching the history of the state,” said McLaren. “I was born and raised in what is now farmland, but it was forest. It was cut over after the 1830s. That land on the east side [of the state] now looks like Iowa.” “One of the initial impulses was an exploration into Michigan history we weren’t familiar with. It’s a window into a world so easily forgotten even though it’s relatively recent,” added Gabhart. The musicians recorded the music on the Keweenaw Peninsula, with traditional instruments including guitars, banjos, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, even harmonium (a hand-held pump organ). While making the recording may have been a labor of love, it certainly was not all easy labor. Trying to reconstruct the melody and harmonies, then determining the instrumentation, was a challenge. “Several were snippets of words and melodies,” said Gabhart. “We have no idea of what else. We used traditional instrumentation, including harmonium. We felt it to be a pleasing texture.” The group has performed the music at venues across the state, but as with other performers have been relegated to the sidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the songs may not be musically complex, the two said lyrically they often tell wonderful stories. “Is the content simple? No. There are threads within threads,” said Gabhart. “It’s masterful use of language. The songs sometimes catch me unawares. They take you back,” added McLaren.

After three months spent trekking through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin to document the regions’ folk traditions, Alan Lomax delivered hundreds of vinyl field recordings, photographs, and even a few black-and-white video clips to the Library of Congress. Photo courtesy of American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

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By Craig Manning Who are the next big bright stars on the Michigan musical landscape? Who’s the next band to become a local favorite — or, maybe even more than that, a true national or international act? We can’t claim to have a crystal ball, but we do think these three artists have a certain X-factor about them. From glam rock to modern pop to the hardestworking duo we know, here are our picks for the Michigan musicians to watch. Distant Stars It’s not every day you see someone performing in a local venue who seems like they could — and probably should — be a legitimate rock star. But such is the case with Jakey Thomas, the extraordinarily charismatic frontman of Northern Michigan quartet Distant Stars. Thin, wiry, sporting long curly brown hair, and often dressed in flamboyant women’s outfits, Thomas exudes the kind of star power that is rare to see on the stage in an arena — let along a local bar, brewery, or where we first saw him mesmerizing a crowd: inside an audience pressed between a taco truck and the Mountain Express chair lift at the foot of Boyne Mountain. The rest of the band (which includes guitarist and bassist Tai Drury and drummer/keyboardist Al Riesenbeck, both members of the Harbor Springs-based The Marsupials, as well as multi-instrumentalist Andy Fettig) more than keeps pace, delivering a vibrant and tight sound that balances funk, glam, punk, and classic rock ‘n’ roll with aplomb. Not just any band can pull off Rolling Stones and David Bowie covers without resorting to pale impressions of Mick Jagger and the Thin White Duke. But Distant Stars have the talent, the showmanship, and the chutzpah to do justice to these legendary music history paragons. (On their Facebook page, they’re even bold enough to proclaim that they sound “like that one time David Bowie and Mick Jagger were found in bed together.”) Distant Stars have also got a broad array of musical influences that they’re willing to put into play, which only makes things more exciting. From their aforementioned glam and rock roots to elements of hip-hop (see their recent single “Taylor,” a spooky rap-rock hybrid that recalls trendy 2000s band Gorillaz), all the way to slick mainstream pop (their

cover of the iconic Britney Spears hit “Toxic”). In an era where being a rock star often means pushing the envelope, melding genres, and emphasizing image and stage presence above all else (The 1975, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, have ridden this equation to global adoration), Distant Stars might just be the next Northern Michigan musicians on their way to superstardom. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. i.am.james i.am.james relocated to Nashville in 2017 to chase her music career aspirations, but the pop songwriter’s roots are still firmly planted in Northern Michigan. She grew up in the region, attended Interlochen Arts Academy for high school, and regularly finds her way back to the area for performances at local venues like Taproot Cider House, Mari Vineyard, and Two K Winery. After high school, i.am.james headed off Boston to hone her craft at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and even spent time studying at Berklee’s campus in Valencia, Spain. All these places and experiences inform the i.am.james sonic brand — a worldly concoction of sounds that incorporates everything from very modern pop and R&B touches to more traditional singer-songwriter textures, all the way to far-from-home flourishes like African drum rhythms. Her wispy voice recalls indie-pop wunderkinds like Maggie Rogers and Ellie Goulding, while her production skills – another talent she picked up in her time at Interlochen and Berklee — position her and her chameleonic musical approach closer to pop superstars like Drake, Ed Sheeren, and Lorde. An i.am.james full-length album has yet to materialize, but the artist has released two fully-produced singles since taking her talents to Nashville. The first one, 2017’s “Good Distraction,” is a rhythmicallydriven number that shows off i.am.james’ hip-hop and R&B influences. The second, last year’s “Headstrong,” has a more restrained approach that puts the spotlight on her vocal skills and melody writing. The songs are richly produced and radio-ready, each with plenty of potential to sit on a playlist alongside some of today’s biggest mainstream pop stars. In other words, don’t be surprised if you start hearing this northern Michigan girl everywhere at some point in the next few years.

Crosscut Kings In last fall’s Live Music issue, the Northern Express dubbed Crosscut Kings as the “Rookies of the Year” for the northern Michigan music scene. It was a fitting designation for the Petoskey-hailing duo (consisting of guitarist Jim Bonney and harmonica player Charlie Witthoeft) whose musical journey had been something of a whirlwind up to that point. After meeting for the first time in early 2018, Bonney and Witthoeft had quickly formed a band, created a hallmark sound, and racked up a ton of local bookings. While the duo still haven’t made a record together — or even put up a single song for streaming on Spotify — they have only further cemented themselves as one of northern Michigan’s most promising musical exports. Part of what makes Crosscut Kings so endearing as a band — beyond their instantly appealing mix of swampy Mississippi delta blues and rugged backwoods country music — is their clear love for what they do. When bands have been together for years, you can see the comfort, trust, and camaraderie the members have for one another when you watch them make music together. With Bonney and Witthoeft, those elements are already there, but they also still play with the palpable sense of excitement and discovery that comes in the very early stages of a musical project. Perhaps that’s why the pandemic hasn’t been able to keep Crosscut Kings down, even though they’ve cut their teeth primarily as a live music outfit so far. Rather than be discouraged or forced into dormancy by bar closures and gig cancelations, the Kings seemed only to amp up their efforts, delivering full live-streamed gigs, Zoom collaborations with other musicians, and living room rambles all over social media. We particularly adore their bluesy, sloweddown take on Bruce Springsteen’s iconic hit “Dancing in the Dark,” recorded with local singer Sarah Dominic Sheaffer on vocals. Michigan-I-O [Kyra: I asked him to replace this one with something of the same length by tomorrow noon. I had given him a list to select from but told him he could select any of his own. He didn’t know I already had a feature on these guys in there/] The musicians behind Michigan-I-O may hail from Holland, but everything else about the project screams “northern Michigan.” Last year, Holland singer, guitarist, and banjo player

Andy Bast convened a group of fellow folk musicians to record a batch of songs. Those origins sound like just about any “putting the band together” tale that’s ever been told, but the twist was in the songs themselves. Rather than recording a collection of originals, Bast and company were inspired to remake a batch of old and very much forgotten Michigan folk songs. The resulting album sounds like a transmission from another era. The story behind Michigan-I-O actually begins more than 80 years ago, when historian, folklorist, and ethnomusicologist spent a decade traveling the country and collecting interviews and field recordings of folk songs for the Library of Congress. That collection of recordings, which includes thousands of folk songs captured on tape from different parts of the United States, is the backbone for the Library of Congress’s Archive of Folk Culture (previously known as the Archive of American Folk Song). From Michigan alone, Lomax collected more than 250 discs and eight reels of film, all documenting folk songs that captured snapshots of Michigan life. The MichiganI-O album includes 10 of those songs, rerecorded and reimagined with modern studio technology, but still carrying the atmosphere of a time when Michigan was all about sailors, iron ore, and lumber. The opening track on Michigan-I-O is titled “Traverse City,” but it paints a decidedly different picture of the town than the one that northerners know today – one dotted with more blacksmith shops than hotels. But the more things change, the more they stay the same: the title track, for instance, is about a long, cold, grueling winter and the workers suffering through it at Michigan lumber camps. “We’ll go home to our wives and sweethearts/Tell others not to go to that godforsaken country/called Michigan-I-O.” Tough look for Michigan, but who here hasn’t felt similarly after a blizzard dropped a foot of lake-effect snow on their street? It’s educational and interesting just to hear these old folk songs presented in a new way. Even without the cool context, though, Michigan-I-O is an engaging listen, with pleasing vocals, rich harmonies, and traditionally-minded instrumentation that will appeal to any fan of folk music. We’re eagerly awaiting volume II, which Bast has said is coming sooner rather than later.

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The visionary of Michigan Legacy Art Park, David Barr. When Barr died, the city of Novi (to which Barr willed many of his works) offered two of his sculptures to Northern Michigan: One to the Dennos Museum and the other to Michigan Legacy Art Park. The park is leasing its piece to Crystal Mountain Resort, where it anchors the village square, now named for the artist. Chris MacInnes said when it was determined the piece would go to the square, she thought she had a brilliant idea: “It… should be Barr Park! Jim said, ‘Well, that’s obvious.’”

The Accidentals, who began performing at Summer Sounds early in their careers, were set to launch the 25th year celebration of the Art Park and its concert series.

The Other Summer Sounds

Michigan Legacy Art Park wasn’t able to celebrate its 25th year as loudly as fans of its beloved Summer Sounds concert series had hoped, but its forested hills, hiking trails, and massive sculptures remain as resonant today as when the late David Barr first conceived of it. By Ross Boissoneau As with virtually all venues, the enchanting forest-circled amphitheater inside Michigan Legacy Art Park — like its hallmark series of live music performances, Summer Sounds — is silent this season. But if you listen closely, among the chirps of birds and squirrels and the breezes through the trees, you might be able to hear the echoes of the many performances the seed-strewn stage has hosted since 1996, from classical to klezmer, bluegrass to Shakespeare, and more. And, quite frankly, you should. MLAP is celebrating a quarter-century of art, nature, and music this year. Though it’s perhaps in a more subdued way than originally planned, the park on the grounds of Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville is still welcoming art and nature enthusiasts every day. Explorers can easily find their way along two miles of trails that wend through not only 30 acres of towering trees but also world-class sculptures that merge art, nature, and personal and Michigan history like no place else. HEARING THE MUSE Artist, teacher, and sculptor David Barr had long championed the idea of a place that would combine nature, art and the state’s history. But it wasn’t until the early ’90s — when another landmark art institution Up North, the Dennos Museum, was under construction on the campus of Traverse City’s Northwest Michigan College — that Barr’s vision found a home. That was when he met Bob Holdeman, the architect for the Dennos. “He expressed the desire to have the art park around the 45th parallel,” Holdeman told Northern Express. Holdeman believed in Barr’s idea,

and the two thought they had found an ideal location just 20 miles north of the Dennos: the tip of Old Mission Peninsula. But local residents weren’t so easily swayed — too many people, too much traffic — so Holdeman suggested a place and a pair he thought might be more receptive: Chris and Jim MacInnes, the owners of Crystal Mountain Resort, for which Holdeman had also served as architect. When he suggested the idea this time, it was enthusiastically received. “This incredible piece of land, in the center of [the resort’s] property, was a beautiful forest,” remembers Chris MacInnes. When contemplating the idea of letting it become a kind of open-air sculpture museum, she and Jim walked the property with Bill Johnson of Johnson-Hill Land Ethics Studio in Ann Arbor. “He said, ‘I’d like to think this land will be in the same state for my grandchildren and theirs. This land shouldn’t be developed.’” Jim and Chris agreed, as did her parents, Crystal Mountain founders George and Althea Petritz. “Part of our master plan was to have art. We wanted Crystal Mountain to have skiing, golf, a conference center, but also … to connect with arts and culture,” Chris said. Within one year, with the help of countless volunteers and enthusiasts, Barr’s park became a reality in Benzie County. “We like traffic,” said Jim with a laugh, alluding to one of the objections of those on Old Mission Peninsula. “It just seemed like all the pieces of the puzzle came together.” They lease the 30 acres to Michigan Legacy Art Park for $1 per year. Today, some 40 sculptures by Michigan artists dot the grounds, including those by Barr, who passed away in 2015.

AUDITORY ART The timber-walled open-air amphitheater has been a part of the park since the beginning. Terry Tarnow, one of the park’s original backers, booked the concerts there the first several years. He was director then of the Traverse City Arts Council: “We had a little concert series,” he said. “I had experience and said I’ll do it.” Tarnow said, for many years, the concerts at Michigan Legacy Art Park were low-key affairs, featuring local musicians, little advertising, and relatively inexpensive ticket prices, resulting in crowds of 50 people at most. That changed when they booked a popular national folk singer with roots in the area. “Our first big one was Sally Rogers. She grew up in Benzie County and was wellknown. All of a sudden, we had 150 people. That was a turnaround.” Traverse City-based pianist and music producer David Chown performed several times at the Art Park and for numerous fundraisers to support it. “It was a lot of fun. It was cool, nestled in the woods among the art,” he said, noting that it wasn’t only the uniqueness of the space that made performing there such an experience. He said the crowds were an amalgam — of music fans, art fans, those visiting the resort, and those who simply loved nature. “They’d have their gourmet picnic baskets and a bottle of wine. They were generous. It was really laid back.” LISTENING BACK Since its founding season, the Michigan Legacy Art Park has hosted nearly 140 concerts. Many of the performers have returned multiple times. Among them have been regional mainstays such as Chown, Marvin Kahn, The Voice contestants Joshua

Davis and Laith al Saadi; the pipes and drums of the Grand Traverse Highlanders; folk icons Rogers, Josh White Jr., and Joel Mabus; members of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra; the youngsters of Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit; and more recently, new favorites like Detroit’s Nina and the Buffalo Riders, Grand Rapids’ The Bootstrap Boys and Grupo Aye, and Kalamazoo’s The Go Rounds. Current Executive Director Joseph Beyer said plans for the park’s anniversary year called for a special series of concerts, with local-gone-national favorite The Accidentals to open the series and a strong intent — in the spirit of the park’s dedication to honoring the state’s history — to celebrate Michigan performers in particular. While the pandemic foiled the park’s plans for an unforgettable Summer Sounds 2020 lineup, the combination of the venue’s perpetual draw and musicians’ loyalty to it means the 2021 series won’t be second best: “Most said they will come next summer,” said Beyer. Another silver lining: The temporary break from hosting and coordinating concerts has allowed Beyer and crew to devote more time to the never-ending task of maintaining the park — including restoring and preserving its dozens of artworks. “The porcupines like to chew on the sculptures,” Beyer said wryly. And while the lack of music and other usual group activities, such as field trips, has been disheartening, Beyer said that despite the pandemic — or perhaps because of it — the park has been busier than ever this year. “People are rediscovering it or discovering it for the first time. They’re interested in it as a cultural destination or finding [art] on the trail. “The trails aspect is a big draw. It’s dogfriendly, there’s no hunting. The park is a multitude of things.”

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CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: Aug. 8-15. After 15 years, the annual Bear River Cleanup is taking on a new form as a region-wide family cleanup event. With members of your family (or small groups that follow government social distancing guidelines), clean a reserved stretch of beach or river & collect as much trash as possible. Take photos during the cleanup, use the tags provided by the Watershed Council, & be entered to win prizes from Patagonia, Keen, Bearcub Outfitters & more. Register. www.watershedcouncil. org/clean-waters-challenge.html

---------------------CRYSTAL LAKE TEAM MARATHON: 7am, 173 Lake St., Beulah. Featuring a solo marathon & team marathons. runsignup.com/CrystalLakeTeamMarathon

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GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL: Flintfields Horse Park, TC, July 1 - Aug. 9. traversecityhorseshows.com/great-lakes-equestrian-festival

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: Run a 5K or 10K any time between Aug. 1-31. runsignup.com/Race/ MichiganHarvestRun/Page-5

---------------------NUENERGY’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL 5K COLOR TOUR: Run any time between Aug. 29 - Sept. 8. Proceeds benefit the T.A.C.K.L.E. Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation. “Together Against Cancer, Kept Local Everyday.” Must register by Aug. 22. $30 for 18 & over; $25 for under 18. give.otsegofoundation. org/event/6th-annual-color-tour/e267391

---------------------ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 6-10. Today includes fireworks, a car show, Lions Arts & Crafts Show, Lions Pancake Breakfast, Slow Pitch Softball Game, “Pig Out” for OCS Students, Lions 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk & more.

---------------------TOP O’ MICHIGAN BOAT RACE: 9am, Inland Waterway. Starts at Devoe Park Race Pits. tomorc.org

---------------------33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: Participate any time now through Aug. 16. Help make transformational wishes come true for Michigan children battling critical illnesses. The largest fundraising event for Make-A-Wish Michigan. Register for the WAM 300 or WAM 50. 810-522-6510. Cost: $95 to register, but WAM 300 riders must raise at least $1,200 to ride. WishAMile.org

---------------------OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: Featuring an online auction & drone powered golf ball drop. Purchase a golf ball online or over the phone for the Drone Drop for $25. Prizes for the balls closest to the hole & the ball farthest from the hole include: $1,000 cash prize, new MacBook Air, iPad Pro, & Air Pods Pro. Balls on sale through Aug. 15. You can also bid for an Up North experience. Auction opens Aug. 15 & closes Aug. 27. Then join online Aug. 27 at 7pm to watch the drone drop & find out who the winners are. Benefits Oliver Art Center. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

---------------------THE DOWNTOWN ANNUAL STREET SALE REIMAGINED: Downtown TC. The modified street sale will run Aug. 3-9. All sales will be inside of the shops, & be promoted through social media channels. downtowntc.com/street-sale

---------------------6FT APART ART: POP-UP EXHIBITION + ARTIST DEMOS #2: 11am-3pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center parking lot. Watch studio artists demonstrating how they work & create – part of the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art series. Participating artists: Margo Burian, John Huston & Joan Richmond. Free. glenarborart.org

---------------------DOODLE ART DAY: 1-3pm, Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Held on the second Sat. of the month. Bring your favorite drawing implements & paper. 231-264-0123. Free.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: TYLER PARKIN: 2-6pm, Boyne Valley Vineyards, on the patio, Petoskey. Free. boynevalleyvineyards.com

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---------------------AN EVENING WITH BLUEGRASS ARTIST DAN TYMINSKI: Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Held at 5pm & 8:30pm. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brother’s Classic song, “I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou.’ He is also known for his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey, Brother.” $57. greatlakescfa.org/event-detail/ an-evening-with-dan-tyminski

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TC PIT SPITTERS VS. GREAT LAKES RESORTERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/ wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2020/07/TraverseCitySchedule_2020_Revised_july11.pdf

---------------------JOSHUA DAVIS: 7:30pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Over the past 20 years Davis has been a songwriter, bandleader, guitarist & vocalist. He connects folk, blues, jazz, ragtime & country forms of music. $35 inside barn; $10 lawn. app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=lhf

---------------------SUMMER FUN FILMS: “SCHOOL OF ROCK”: 7:30pm, The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. Must adhere to social distancing & wear masks. Limited to 50 people per showing. $3. thebaytheatre.com

---------------------TRUE NORTH STRING QUARTET: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. $20 individual concert; $75 for season (five concerts); free for students. theoperahouse.org

---------------------MOVIES BY THE BRIDGE: Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring “Finding Nemo.” Starts at dusk. Free. mlive.com/ news/2020/06/watch-movies-in-a-historic-fortor-by-the-mackinac-bridge-this-summer.html

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ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 6-10. Today includes the Lions Pancake Breakfast, parade, Prince & Princess of Onekama Contest & more.

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CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------RUN MICHIGAN CHEAP - TC: 8am, Harrington’s By The Bay, TC. Featuring a 5K, 10K & half marathon. runmichigancheap.com/traverse-city-89.html

---------------------GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------SUMMER FUN FILMS: “SCHOOL OF ROCK”: 4:30pm, The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. Must adhere to social distancing & wear masks. Limited to 50 people per showing. $3. thebaytheatre.com

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

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GREAT LAKES RESORTERS VS. TC PIT SPITTERS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/ wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2020/07/TraverseCitySchedule_2020_Revised_july11.pdf

---------------------NUENERGY’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL 5K COLOR TOUR: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES: KAREN DIONNE: 7pm. A Zoom event with the author of “The Wicked Sister,” a psychological thriller set in the Upper Peninsula. Guest host is Cynthia Canty, former host of Stateside Michigan. Free. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UtrRyLmaSxey8RqedXPTJA

---------------------TOP O’ MICHIGAN BOAT RACE: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

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“Broadway’s Last Leading Baritone,” Brian Stokes Mitchell is a Tony Award-winning singer who recovered from the Coronavirus a few months ago. With a career that covers Broadway, television, film & concert appearances, Mitchell will perform at Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor on Sat., Aug. 15 for two shows. 5pm show: $97 all seats. 8:30pm show: $117 all seats. greatlakescfa.org JOSHUA DAVIS: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

with contemporary landscape artist Justin Shull, who will be sharing techniques for plein air painting with oils. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/pgt-artist-demo-justin-shull-810

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OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: (See Sat., Aug. 8) THE DOWNTOWN ANNUAL STREET SALE REIMAGINED: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

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2020 ART WALK IN MACKINAW CITY: Art installations went up this past June: Alexander Henry Park: “Guardian Spirit” by Dan Feldhauser. Gary Williams Memorial Park: “Distant Storm” by Barb Weisenburg. Chief Wawatam Park: “Clear Lake” by Robert Perrish. Veteran’s Memorial Park (marina): “Flora and Fauna” by Kim Diment. A ribbon cutting will be held today at 9am at Alexander Henry Park, Mackinaw City.

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------JAZZ NORTH: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, Theatre Under the Tent, parking lot, TC. This little big band, comprised of area professional musicians, will play classic swing, Latin, funk, blues, ballads, originals & “danceable jazz.” Masks & social distancing observed. $20 in advance; $25 that evening, plus fees. tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/online

---------------------ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 6-10. ---------------------THE TALES OF PERSEUS: 10pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Storytelling under the stars with Star Lore Historian Mary Stewart Adams. $12. app.arts-people.com/index. php?ticketing=lhf

---------------------CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------PGT ARTIST DEMO - JUSTIN SHULL: 10amnoon, Hannah Park, TC. A free demonstration

NUENERGY’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL 5K COLOR TOUR: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: HOW TO CREATE PERSPECTIVE: 1pm. Karen vonOppen will help you improve your drawings & paintings using 3-D perspective techniques. Will be posted on GACA’s Facebook page & web site & can be viewed any time beginning on the date/ time shown. Call or email GACA for a list of materials needed for each workshop. gacaevents. weebly.com/on-line-workshops.html

---------------------33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

aug 11

tuesday

TALKS, TUNES & TOURS: MIDWEEK MORNINGS IN MANISTEE: 10am, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Susan Wild Barnard presents “Textures & Textiles from Vietnam & Laos.” Free. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/production/1029908?p erformanceId=10550297

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------VIRTUAL CONNECTING WOMEN LUNCHEON: Noon. Toni Straughen will present “Five Money Questions for Women.” Held on Zoom. Registration includes a $10 gift card to Alpine Tavern & Eatery. $20 members; $25 not yet members. gaylordchamber.com

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MAUREEN ABOOD COOKS LEBANESE, A VIRTURAL CULINARY EVENT: 7pm. Learn flavorful summer dishes during this one-hour class on Zoom. Receive 15% off Maureen’s

award-winning cookbook, “Rose Water & Orange Blossoms, Fresh and Classic Recipes from my Lebanese Kitchen,” plus more. Moderator for the event will be Hollye Jacobs, New York Times best-selling author of “The Silver Lining.” Proceeds benefit the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book. Virtual event only, $15. hsfotb.org/products/maureen-abood-cooks

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VIRTUAL CHERRY WHISKEYFEST: 8pm. Held in collaboration with BourbonR & Breaking Bourbon, where Barrel Proof Cherry Whiskey will be debuted. Enjoy cocktails, trivia, live music & more. Limited number of Cherry Whiskeyfest Event kits to be unboxed & enjoyed. Register. $45. tcwhiskeyshop.com/product/cherry-whiskeyfest-kit

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GREAT ART ON SCREEN FEATURES “LEONARDO 500”: 2pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. $15. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/ production/1023822?performanceId=10549355

VIRTUAL DART FOR ART 2020: Aug. 13-20. Crooked Tree Arts Center’s 23rd annual arts fundraiser. Dinner & drinks for you & your guest(s) at your choice of DART for ART partner restaurant; live-stream events, artist demos, & performances from the CTAC School of Music, CTAC School of Ballet, Trisha Witty, & more; free entry into daily “virtual door prizes”; a $250 credit for artwork from the DART for ART online art gallery, & more. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/virtual-dart-art-2020

33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

BENZIE BEE GUILD WORK BEE: 2-3:30pm, Grow Benzie, Benzonia. This working bee at the hives located at Grow Benzie is held every other Tues. Find on Facebook.

---------------------CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------------------------------------------------GRAVESTONE MAINTENANCE TRAINING: 6:30pm, Inland Township Cemetery. The Benzie Area Historical Society is beginning a project to train volunteers in the correct methods of cleaning cemetery gravestones. Bring a “cleaning kit” consisting of a bucket, gallon or two of water, stiff natural brush, stiff spoon, an old toothbrush, a trowel, trash bag, & plastic or wood “scraper.” Must wear masks & abide by social distancing. 231.882.5539.

---------------------OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------GREAT LAKES RESORTERS VS. TC PIT SPITTERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters

aug 12

wednesday

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 12-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Brett Mitchell will perform on the Gazebo stage. crookedtree.org/article/ctacpetoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2020

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------VIRTUAL BOOK TALK WITH THE AUTHORS OF “LEELANAU BY KAYAK”: 6pm. Join Larry Burns & Jon Constant who have kayaked all 100 miles of Leelanau’s Great Lakes shoreline—as well as around the shoreline of 17 inland lakes & three rivers. Contact your library to receive the Zoom meeting details. Free. lelandlibrary.org

---------------------CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY: 7pm, Charlevoix Public Library, Children’s Garden. Featuring Steve Little & Marty Ward.

---------------------NUENERGY’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL 5K COLOR TOUR: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------TOGETHER THRU MUSIC CONCERTS: 7pm. Available on GACA’s Facebook page. Featuring Justin Erich who sings a variety of 70’s, 80’s & 90’s music. Find ‘Gaylord Area Council for the Arts’ on Facebook. Free.

---------------------33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------GREAT LAKES RESORTERS VS. TC PIT SPITTERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters

---------------------OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

------------------------------------------LIVE PAINTING DEMO: DEBRA VAN LEEN: 10am-noon, Hannah Park, TC. Free demonstration & plein air painting with pastelist Debra Van Leen. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/live-painting-demo-debra-van-leen

---------------------CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: TYLER PARKIN NASHVILLE & FRIENDS: 2-6pm, Boyne Valley Vineyards, on the patio, Petoskey. boynevalleyvineyards.com

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GRASS RIVER NATURAL AREA 2020 RIVERFEST REINVENTED FOR COVID-19: 6:307:30pm. Enjoy this online happy hour where you can create your personal virtual picnic spot at GRNA with provided backgrounds. Hosted by GRNA Executive Director Jenn Wright, with music from the Steve Stargardt Trio. Kicks off the online auction, with over 50 items to bid on until the auction closes on Sept. 3 at 11pm. Benefits GRNA. The Happy Hour kickoff is free or pay $60/person or $100/couple for GRNA to deliver a picnic in a basket, including light food from Shanty Creek Resort & drinks from Short’s Brewing Co. or Northwoods Soda. Happy hour attendees must pre-register by Aug 10. grassriver.org/riverfest-2020.html

---------------------NUENERGY’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL 5K COLOR TOUR: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: BILLY POLICASTRO: 3pm, 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Lake Leelanau. facebook.com/pg/fortyfivenorth/events

---------------------33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------CONCERTS ON THE LAWN GOES RADIORETRO FEATURING THE BACKROOM GANG: 7pm. Bringing you recorded concerts from the Grand Lawn to your own lawn, couch or kitchen table through the radio airwaves on WCCW 107.5 FM. Pass the virtual bucket for any free-will donations by visiting the website during the concert at www.gtpavilions.org/donate.

---------------------OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------TC PIT SPITTERS VS. GREAT LAKES RESORTERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters

aug 14

friday

TVEDTEN FINE ART’S SUMMER OPENINGS: 5-7pm, Tvedten Fine Art, Harbor Springs. Featuring art by Katherine Bourdon. tvedtenfineart.com

VIRTUAL DART FOR ART 2020: (See Thurs., Aug. 13)

---------------------“LOVE LETTERS”: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, Theatre Under the Tent, parking lot, TC. Each performance will feature a different couple who has often performed at the Playhouse. Masks & social distancing observed. $20 plus fees; $25 evening of. tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/online

---------------------CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------TC PIT SPITTERS VS. GREAT LAKES RESORTERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters

---------------------NUENERGY’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL 5K COLOR TOUR: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

aug 15

saturday

KIERSTEN’S RIDE: Chandler Hills Campground, Boyne Falls. 10am horseback trail ride: Approx. 10 mile ride; check-in from 8:30-9:30am. 11am trail bike ride: Approx. 8 & 12 mile trails; check-in from 10-10:30am. Noon walk: Approx. 1.3 mile nature walk; check-in from 11-11:30am. 2pm ORV ride: 30-40 mile ride; check-in from 12:30-1:30pm. $15 pre-registration; $10 for 12 & under; $25 after Aug. 7. Benefits suicide prevention programs in northern lower MI. kierstensride.org

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---------------------VIRTUAL DART FOR ART 2020: (See Thurs., Aug. 13)

---------------------PATRICK’S HEAVY RIDE WITH FRIENDS FOR NORTE: 8am. Ride from TC to Wilderness State Park via a 130-mile route. A 70-mile option, Charlevoix to Wilderness, is also available. elgruponorte.org

---------------------CLEAN WATERS CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------VIRTUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: Get your tickets at the Bellaire Farmers Market on Fri. Win up to $500 in prizes. Free; race ducks are $5 each. bellairechamber.org/rubberducky-festival

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

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BENZIE COUNTY DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING: 9:30am, Benzie County Democratic Party Headquarters, 9930 Honor Hwy., Honor. Meetings on third Saturday of the month, with 9:30am coffee klatch, 10am community announcements, followed by featured speaker. Free. benziedemocrats.com

---------------------NUENERGY’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL 5K COLOR TOUR: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------TC STROLL FOR EPILEPSY: 10am, West Bay Beach Hotel, TC. Adults: $25; children: $15; infants free. epilepsymichigan.org

---------------------33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------“PROTECTING OUR LAKES & SHORELANDS”: 10:30am-noon. A virtual series developed by the Friends of Spider Lake & Rennie Lake, for those living on or recreating in our local lakes & waterways. Today features Erick Elgin, M.S., limnologist/water resource educator at Michigan State University Extension. Register. Free. natureiscalling.org/events

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OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

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OUTDOOR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 11am-4pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Find on Facebook.

---------------------VIRTUAL CAMP GOOD GRIEF: 11am-1pm. For children in Michigan coping with grief. Hosted by Hospice of Michigan & Arbor Hospice. Featuring arts, crafts, music & conversation. Space is limited. Free. hom.org

---------------------BENEFIT CAR & BIKE SHOW: 12:30pm. Help support Steve Mortensen who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 small cell aggressive lung cancer that has spread. Registration begins at noon. Prizes awarded at 3pm. This is a day-long event that begins with a horseshoe tournament & ends with a dinner & auction. $10 per vehicle. facebook. com/events/327825824929518

---------------------SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: CHRIS CALLEJA: 2-6pm, Boyne Valley Vineyards, on the patio, Petoskey. boynevalleyvineyards.com

---------------------BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL: 5pm & 8:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. “Broadway’s Last Leading Baritone,” Mitchell recovered from the Coronavirus a few months ago. He is a Tony Award-winning singer whose career covers Broadway, television, film & concert appearances. 5pm show: $97 all seats. 8:30pm show: $117 all seats. greatlakescfa. org/event-detail/brian-stokes-mitchell-1

---------------------TAKE IT FROM THE TOP SHOWCASE: City Opera House, TC. The pinnacle of the weeklong musical theater workshops; the culmination of participants’ musical theater talents. Doors open at 5:30pm; Broadway Intensive Showcase at 6pm; Advanced Workshop Showcase: “Sister Act JR” at 7:45pm. Free. cityoperahouse.org/tiftt-2020-showcase

---------------------TC PIT SPITTERS VS. GREAT LAKES RESORTERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters

---------------------MOVIES BY THE BRIDGE: Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring “The Mighty Ducks.” Starts at dusk. Free.

aug 16

sunday

NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES: MOLLY WIZENBERG: 7pm. A Zoom event with the author of “The Fixed Stars.” Wizenberg is a New York Times bestselling & James Beard Award-winning author. Guest host is Elon Cameron, co-founder of UpNorth Pride, scholar of Chinese medicine, acupuncturist & writer. Register. Free. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UtrRyLmaSxey8RqedXPTJA

---------------------VIRTUAL DART FOR ART 2020: (See Thurs., Aug. 13)

---------------------MARK MELLON TRIATHLON & 5K: 8am, Otsego Lake County Park, Gaylord. Choose from the Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon Relay, 5K Run or Kids Triathlon. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Gaylord/MarkMellonTriathlon5K

---------------------MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: APPLE DASH: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------NUENERGY’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL 5K COLOR TOUR: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

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

---------------------33RD ANNUAL WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE TOUR - NOW VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

---------------------OLIVER ART CENTER’S NO GALA GALA: (See Sat., Aug. 8)

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2020 WATERSHED CHALLENGE: Celebrate the clean, healthy water our region boasts by participating in the 2020 Watershed Challenge: Grand Traverse Bay Your Way. This virtual challenge encourages people to get outside & bike, swim, run, paddle, or hike. Participants are challenged to collectively exceed the goal of 2,020 miles completed. Runs from July 25 - August 22. https://runsignup. com/2020watershedchallenge

---------------------WINE, WATER & WHEELS!: The Inn at Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. This Black Star Farms Outdoor Adventure Package will provide a day of biking & sightseeing through Leelanau County, & one’s choice of paddle activity on Suttons Bay. Visit Black Star Farms online for details. blackstarfarms.com/package-specials

---------------------OUTSIDE ISN’T CANCELED! GRAND TRAVERSE KIDS’ BIKE LIBRARY: To keep elementary-aged students pedaling by making sure they always have a bike that fits, no matter their family’s resources. See what’s available online, schedule an appointment to pick up your bike from the Wheelhouse, & then ride it until it doesn’t fit anymore. Free. elgruponorte.org

---------------------BIKE NIGHT & CAR CRUISE-IN: Tuesdays, 6pm through Sept. 1 at Boyne Mountain Resort, Clock Tower Lodge circle drive, Boyne Falls. Bring your roadster, hog or coupe. Live music, weekly raffle to benefit local charities & more. Find on Facebook.

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AUGUST ACCESSIBLE ART KITS: Offered by artBright. For local families impacted by COVID-19. These free kits are available with a one kit limit per household for children under 12. Register online. Aug. 7: Recycled Silk Painting Art Kit. Aug. 14: Terracotta Leaf Painting Art Kit. Aug. 21: Nature Chalk Drawing Art Kit. Aug. 28: Tricolor Leaf Prints Art Kit. facebook.com/ artbrightlight

---------------------“HISTORY MATTERS”: Shay House, Harbor Springs. A community art display that is open Fridays & Saturdays, 11am-3pm all summer. Sponsored by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society.

---------------------JOSEPH WORKS: Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Hardy Hall, Manistee. New Art by Phil & Susan Joseph. Fridays, 12-3pm through Sept. 25. Make a reservation at: ramsdelltheatre.org.

---------------------BELLAIRE DOWNTOWN TO DISPLAY DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ART OUTDOOR EXHIBITS: Will be displayed through late fall, 2020. bellairemichigan.com/images/DIA_Final_Art_map.pdf

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EXHIBIT: SUMMER SALON: Runs through Aug. 15 at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. A salonstyle exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. CharlevoixCircle.org

---------------------“DON’T MISS THE BOAT”: Harbor Springs History Museum. Presented by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society. This exhibit highlights the historic ferries of Little Traverse Bay & features original watercolors & giclees by local artist William Talmadge Hall. Runs through the summer of 2021. Hours: Tues.Sat., 11am-3pm. harborspringshistory.org/history-museum-exhibits

---------------------2020 VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW: Presented by Jordan River Arts Council. Includes all media. Runs through Oct. 3. jordanriverarts.com

---------------------SEQUESTERED ART EXHIBIT: Runs through Aug. 29 at GACA Art Center, Gaylord during normal business hours of 1-4pm on Thursdays & Fridays, 12-2pm on Saturdays or by

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER: - VIRTUAL PINT-SIZED PAINT OUT FOR KIDS: Aug. 8-16. A part of the Paint Grand Traverse event, that lets kids get in on the plein air painting fun. Artists can capture their favorite scenery (or even their own backyards!) & submit pictures of their paintings to the online gallery. Six cash prizes will be awarded to artists ages 0-15. Gouache Art Kits are available for purchase for $20 from Crooked Tree in Petoskey & TC. paintgrandtraverse.com/event/ pint-sized-paint-out - PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2020: Presented by Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Aug. 8-9: Artists paint en plein air in downtown TC & Old Mission Peninsula. Aug. 10-16: Shop artwork safely from your PC or mobile device. Aug. 17 Sept. 12: In-person exhibit & sale in the gallery. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/paintgrand-traverse - CTPS ATRIUM SHOW 2020: Runs through Oct. 1, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, Petoskey. Original photographs by 16 artists of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ctps-atrium-show-2020 - DART FOR ART GALLERY: Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Runs through Sept. 5. Featuring original paintings, pottery, photos, jewelry & more. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/dart-art-gallery - YOUTH ART SHOW 2020 ONLINE: Runs through Sept. 1. Featuring over 1,250 images from young artists working throughout the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-online-ctacpetoskey-ctac-traverse-city/youth-art-show2020-online - TC GUILD MEMBER SALON SHOW: Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Runs through Aug. 28. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/tc-guild-member-salon-show

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DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - 40 CHANCES: FINDING HOPE IN A HUNGRY WORLD: Runs through Aug. 16. Featuring the photography of Howard G. Buffett & 40 photographs that document the world hunger crisis as part of a global awareness campaign. Check web site for days & hours. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/temporary-exhibits/40chances.html - ERGO SUM: A CROW A DAY: Runs through Aug. 16. On Aug. 1, 2014 artist Karen Bondarchuk set out to mark the passing time that her mother – diagnosed with dementia in 2010 – no longer could. For 365 days, she produced a crow a day on a hand-cut, hand-gessoed panel, remembering her mother as she once was & grieving her loss. See web site for days & times. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/ temporary-exhibits/crow-a-day.html - PULPED UNDER PRESSURE: Runs through Aug. 16. With traditional hand papermaking at its core, this exhibition underscores important contemporary issues steeped in history & craft. See web site for days & hours. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/temporary-exhibits/ pulped-under-pressure.html

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GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER: - ARTISTS INVITATIONAL & VIRTUAL AUCTION: Fifty-five artists make art on Aug. 1-2. You window shop online Aug. 6-7. Then buy online Aug. 8, 5-9pm. This is a fundraiser for GAAC. glenarborart.org - MEMBERS CREATE: Annual exhibition showcasing members’ talents. Runs through Aug. 27. On display: 25 works in both 2D & 3D. The online version of the exhibition is available for viewing beginning July 24. Open every day, 11am–2 pm. glenarborart.org/events/exhibitmembers-create - 6FT APART ART: CLOTHESLINE EXHIBIT: Glen Arbor Arts Center. Runs through Aug. 27. glenarborart.org - ART IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS - A

POSTCARD RESPONSE: Glen Arbor Arts Center call-for-entry. Exhibit runs Sept. 11 – Nov. 5. This an exhibition of postcards created in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Postcards will be installed in the GAAC’s Lobby Gallery, & exhibited in tandem with the Power Tools exhibition in the main gallery. The submission deadline is Aug. 12. glenarborart. org/artists-main/calls-for-entry - POWER TOOLS - A JURIED EXHIBITION: Seeking submissions for this exhibit through Aug. 12. The exhibit runs Sept. 11 – Nov. 5 & is built on the belief that the visual arts provide powerful tools of expression. glenarborart.org/ artists-main/calls-for-entry - MANITOU MUSIC POSTER COMPETITION: The Glen Arbor Arts Center is accepting submissions of original paintings for its 2021 Manitou Music poster competition. The deadline for online submissions is Sept. 17. Open to all current GAAC members. glenarborart.org/ mmf-poster-competition-guidlines

---------------------HIGHER ART GALLERY, TC: - MONO-MICHIGAN: Twelve Michigan photographers through the monochromatic lens. Runs Aug. 13 - Sept. 2. higherartgallery.com - RUFUS SNODDY: CONSTRUCTION PAINTINGS & OTHER SMALL WORKS: Runs through Aug. 11. higherartgallery.com - OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: “CITIZEN’S COPING”: Artists of all mediums are invited to examine how the last four years have changed them personally (or not), & express how the actions of this administration has affected them. NEW: Examine the effects of COVID-19 as well. Deadline to apply & enter submission is: 9/5/2020. Show Opens: 10/9/2020. higherartgallery.com

---------------------NORTHPORT ARTS ASSOCIATION, NORTHPORT: - CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Northport Arts Association. Call through Aug. 20. Space is limited. Exhibit runs Sept. 4-13. northportartsassociation.org/all-happenings/2020/5/22/northportphoto-exhibit-2020 - 4TH ANNUAL SUMMER ARTS OF OUR MEMBERS ART EXHIBIT: Village Arts Building Gallery, Northport. Featuring a large variety of art mediums & styles. Runs Aug. 13-30: 12-4 pm, Sun. through Thurs.; & 4-8pm, Fri. & Sat. northportartsassociation.org

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---------------------OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT: - FREE VIRTUAL ONLINE ART CLASSES: Kids can log into Google Classroom & join Meg Louwsma, OAC’s art instructor, for lessons on historic periods of art & artists, face to face teaching & assistance, how-to videos of several art projects & a story time segment with Kaitlin from Benzie Shores District Library. Each class will last one week & conclude with an online exhibition of student work. Classes will run weekly into mid-August. Supply kits will be available at OAC for $10 & will include all the supplies needed for classes all summer. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org - ELLIE HAROLD’S ‘BIRDS FLY IN’: A team representing the U.S., Mexico, Germany & the U.K. have collaborated to create the art, music & poetry featured in the avian-themed installation created in response to migration issues at the U.S. southern border. This exhibit comprises 16 of Ellie’s large format oil paintings displayed on both sides of a Refuge Structure designed by local architect Wilfried Schley. Runs Aug. 7 - Sept. 11. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 10am4:30pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; & Sun., 12-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org Richard Stocker Exhibit: “Bright Spot”: Hosted by the Leelanau Community Cultural Center at The Old Art Building, Leland. This out of doors exhibit will be on display on the building & from the trees, allowing the art to interact with the changing light & wind. It is an extension of Hospital Art for Kids, a non-profit organization Richard began in 2000 after losing his son to cancer. It portrays that we all need more color & joy in our lives. Runs through Aug.

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So, while envy mainly sparks longing (for the things, partner, or relationship someone else has), jealousy mainly arouses fear (of losing one’s own partner or friend to someone else). Accordingly, a woman envious of the promotion her co-worker got basically “plays offense”: perhaps working harder and sucking up more to the boss in hopes of getting a promotion of her own. A woman experiencing jealousy over her hubby’s coziness with his hot female co-worker “plays defense”: possibly dressing sexier to compete with her rival in hopes of protecting her relationship against infidelity or “mate-poaching” (the other woman stealing her man). Though jealousy is seen as maladaptive and toxic, it actually protects our interests,

BY Amy Alkon both by flagging threats to a “valued social relationship” — romantic or platonic — and by motivating us to fend them off. Research by evolutionary social psychologist Jaimie Arona Krems and her colleagues suggests jealousy is an “overlooked tool” for “friendship maintenance.” The loss of a friendship if, say, our friend moves away makes us feel sad, but if we seem to be losing the friendship because our best friend is hanging out with some new person, we feel jealous. The threat of being replaced, not the mere loss of the friendship, triggers jealousy in us, motivating us to put effort into shoring up our friendship. Researchers have yet to explore the dog-asmate-poacher angle, but it likely triggers jealousy for the same reasons human matepoaching does: to alert you to a threat to a valued relationship so you can take steps to get the affection and commitment nozzle turned back in your direction. For your best chance at getting your girlfriend to scratch behind your ears (or whatever!) at the rate she used to, evoke her empathy while giving her the sense your unhappiness could send you out the door. For example, say, “It’s great how happy Cujo’s making you, but when we’re on the couch, I feel embarrassingly left out.” You two might then brainstorm how you each can get enough of what you want. (A possible solution might be to get a little furry “cup” bed so he can curl up by her shoulder on the corner of the couch.) By making your feelings known, you’ll likely give her the sense the dog-in-bed thing is something to ask you about, not just surprise you with when a paw goes up your nose at 3 a.m. By the way, I have a possible solution with something for both of you: Have the dog next to the bed, in his own little bed, when you stay over. Dogs have an extremely powerful sense of smell, and I discovered while potty training mine that she would cry if she had to sleep in her little area in the living room but was calm and content when I put her bed next to mine in a giant Tupperware container. (She is a tiny Chinese crested, not a Great Dane.) Whatever you two decide, it’ll come out of your using your jealousy productively: to see whether it’s possible to redirect enough of her attention and affection your way and to set some dog boundaries going forward. If something furry comes between you and your woman, you’d like it to be a mink bikini and not a small, growling four-legged thing that hates you and chews up your $200 sneakers.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the dictionary, the first definition

of “magic” is “the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand and deceptive devices.” A far more interesting definition, which is my slight adjustment of an idea by occultist Aleister Crowley, doesn’t appear in most dictionaries. Here it is: “Magic is the science and art of causing practical changes to occur in accordance with your will—under the rigorous guidance of love.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the latter definition could and should be your specialty during the next four weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) “Refine

your rapture,” advised occultist Aleister Crowley. Now is an excellent time to take that advice. How might you go about doing it? Well, you could have a long conversation with your deep psyche—and see if you can plumb hidden secrets about what gives it sublime pleasure. You could seek out new ways to experience euphoria and enchantment—with an emphasis on ways that also make you smarter and healthier. You might also take inventory of your current repertoire of blissinducing strategies—and cultivate an enhanced capacity to get the most out of them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Are you

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ACROSS 1 They’re out to pasture 10 Words before “your mother” or “your father” 15 Prepared statement 16 Slip 17 Verdi opera originally titled “La maledizione” (“The Curse”) 18 ___ Sel‰nne, highest-scoring Finn in NHL history 19 Short gamut 20 Measures of loudness 21 Change direction sharply 23 Does a dairy duty 27 “Them!” creature 28 Cry of accomplishment 30 WWE wrestler ___ Mysterio 31 Iconic “Lady and the Tramp” song whose title means “Beautiful Night” 33 Elemento numero 79 34 CLE player 35 Middle of a French Revolution motto 36 Pharmacy chain with unusually long receipts 37 Card seen in skat 38 Risky purchase 40 Places for Whoppers, briefly 41 Frigid ocean areas that can be seasonal or permanent 42 Site for mil. planes 43 Record producer Mike ___, or actress ___ Kaye 44 Go with the flow, maybe? 48 Minimal 50 Hull backbone 51 Rod Stewart’s “Lost ___” 52 Extended 57 Make grime pay? 58 Moved forward, perhaps 59 River through France and Belgium 60 Vacation purchase with a possibly aggressive sales pitch

DOWN 1 Harness part 2 Nation where kreyÚl ayisyen is spoken 3 Bush or Clinton, informally 4 Game for NFL all-stars 5 Daughter of Loki 6 One of the saisons 7 Dirty groove? 8 “The 5,000 Fingers of ___” (1953 Dr. Seuss film) 9 ___-Caps (movie candy brand) 10 Increases in difficulty, like a hike 11 Vowel-rich cookie 12 Category for Styx and (arguably) the Stones 13 “Wow, that was rude!” 14 Cereal on “The Simpsons” where Bart ingested some jagged metal 22 Small-screen movie, quaintly 23 One in charge 24 Admire excessively 25 Told, as a secret 26 ___ Bachika (“Gurren Lagann” anime character who I just found out is a human and not a cat) 29 ___ De Spell (“DuckTales” character voiced by Catherine Tate in the 2017 reboot) 31 Place for neighborly gossip 32 Samuel L. Jackson movie that Roger Ebert called the best film of 1997 34 Adherence to mystic doctrines 39 Wisconsin city known for kids’ overalls 45 Yiddish gossip 46 “I gotta go feed the ___” 47 Hitch in haste 49 ___-chef 52 1-800-CALL-___ (bygone collect call service) 53 “What ___ know?” 54 DeLuise in many outtakes with Burt Reynolds 55 Get by, with “out” 56 ___ EFX (“Mic Checka” hip-hop group) r

ready to make the transition from slow, deep, subtle, and dark to fast, high, splashy, and bright? Are you interested in shifting your focus from behind-the-scenes to right up front and totally out in the open? Would it be fun and meaningful for you to leave behind the stealthy, smoldering mysteries and turn your attention to the sweet, blazing truths? All these changes can be yours— and more. To get the action started, jump up toward the sky three times, clicking your heels together during each mid-leap.

constantly at peak capacity. I hope you’ve been approaching your own labors of love with that in mind, Taurus. If you have, you’re due for creative breakthroughs in the coming weeks. The diligent efforts you’ve invested in cultivating your talents are about to pay off. If, on the other hand, you’ve been a bit lazy about detailoriented discipline, correct that problem now. There’s still time to get yourself in top shape.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In his 2010 album

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Gemini musician Kanye West confesses the decadent and hedonist visions that fascinate and obsess him. Personally, I’m not entertained by the particular excesses he claims to indulge in; they’re generic and unoriginal and boring. But I bet that the beautiful dark twisted fantasies simmering in your imagination, Gemini, are more unique and intriguing. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to spend quality time in the coming weeks diving in and exploring those visions in glorious detail. Get to know them better. Embellish them. Meditate on the feelings they invoke and the possibility that they have deeper spiritual meanings. (P.S. But don’t act them out, at least not now.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Greenland

is a mostly autonomous territory within the nation of Denmark. In 2019, US President Donald Trump announced that his government was interested in buying the massive island, describing it as “a large real estate deal” that would add considerable strategic value to his country. A satirical story in The New Yorker subsequently claimed that Denmark responded with a counter-offer, saying it wasn’t interested in the deal, but “would be interested in purchasing the United States in its entirety, with the exception of its government.” I offer this as an example for you to be inspired by. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to flip the script, turn the tables, reverse the roles, transpose the narrative, and switch the rules of the game.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Author Doris

Lessing told us, “It is our stories that will recreate us.” Whenever we’re hurt or confused or demoralized, she suggested, we need to call on the imagination to conjure up a new tale for ourselves. “It is the storyteller, the dream-maker, the myth-maker, that is our phoenix,” she believed. The fresh narratives we choose to reinvent ourselves may emerge from our own dreams, meditations, or fantasies. Or they might flow our way from a beloved movie or song or book. I suspect you’re ready for this quest, Pisces. Create a new saga for yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Motivational speaker

Les Brown says his mission in life is to help people become uncomfortable with their mediocrity. That same mission is suitable for many of you Rams, as well. And I suspect you’ll be able to generate interesting fun and good mischief if you perform it in the coming weeks. Here’s a tip on how to make sure you do it well: Don’t use shame or derision as you motivate people to be uncomfortable with their mediocrity. A better approach is to be a shining example that inspires them to be as bright as you are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus musician

and visual artist Brian Eno has a practical, downto-earth attitude about making beautiful things, which he has done in abundance. He says that his goal is not to generate wonderful creations nonstop—that’s not possible—but rather to always be primed to do his best when inspiration strikes. In other words, it’s crucial to tirelessly hone his craft, to make sure his skills are

“Make all your decisions based on how hilarious it would be if you did it,” advises Cancerian actor Aubrey Plaza. I wish it were that simple. How much more fun we might all have if the quest for amusement and laughter were among our main motivating principles. But no, I don’t recommend that you always determine your course of action by what moves will generate the most entertainment and mirth. Having said that, though, I do suspect the next few weeks may in fact be a good time to experiment with using Plaza’s formula.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “The soul, like the

moon, is new, and always new again,” wrote 14th-century mystic poet Lalleswari. I will amend her poetic formulation, however. The fact is that the soul, unlike the moon, is always new in different ways; it doesn’t have a predictable pattern of changing as the moon does. That’s what makes the soul so mysterious and uncanny. No matter how devotedly we revere the soul, no matter how tenderly we study the soul, it’s always beyond our grasp. It’s forever leading us into unknown realms that teem with new challenges and delights. I invite you to honor and celebrate these truths in the coming weeks, Virgo. It’s time to exult in the shiny dark riddles of your soul.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I have one talent, and

that is the capacity to be tremendously surprised,” writes Libran author Diane Ackerman. I advise you to foster that talent, too, in the weeks ahead. If you’re feeling brave, go even further. Make yourself as curious as possible. Deepen your aptitude for amazements and epiphanies. Cultivate an appreciation for revelations and blessings that arrive from outside your expectations. To the degree that you do these things, the wonderments that come your way will tend to be enlivening and catalytic; unpredictability will be fun and educational.

ScORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author and

theologian Frederick Buechner writes, “If we are to love our neighbors, before doing anything else we must see our neighbors. With our imagination as well as our eyes, we must see not just their faces but also the life behind and within their faces.” The coming weeks will be prime time for you to heed Buechner’s advice, Scorpio. You’re in a phase when you’ll have extra power to understand and empathize with others. Taking full advantage of that potential will serve your selfish aims in profound ways, some of which you can’t imagine yet.

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