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sept saturday TORCH LAKE LABOR DAY 05 ART & CRAFT 2020: 10am5pm, Sept. 5-7, Depot Park, downtown Alden. -------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: Also known as the Remembrance Run, this year this run will go virtual. Presented by the TC Track Club. Benefits the Munson Healthcare Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Fund. Registration runs through Oct. 4. Complete your virtual 5K any day/time/place between Oct. 4 through Oct. 16. $35. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/TraverseCity/RemembranceRun ----------------------
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RIES: HOP TROT: Run a 5K or 15K any time between Sept.1-30. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/TraverseCity/MichiganHarvestRun?mc_ cid=72816f6914&mc_eid=aabc289af4 ---------------------- THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: Flintfields Horse Park, TC, Aug. 26 - Sept. 13. Featuring three weeks of Hunter/Jumper Competition. traversecityhorseshows.com ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: Hosted by Munson Medical Center’s Thomas Judd Care Center to raise awareness of their HIV care & prevention program in northern Michigan. Open all Sept. $20. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/ThomasJuddCareCenter5K ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: A community-wide wellness challenge that runs Sept. 1-27 & aims to increase physical activity by challenging participants to walk, run, bike, skate, or roll to boost physical & mental health. Register individually or as a group online. Walk & Roll in: your own neighborhood, some of the parks & trails in Grand Traverse County, or anywhere you please. Log your time, distance, & number of participants. Visit the LaFranier Loops (optional) & play bingo. docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/1FAIpQLScLq06XUxWgi_PgM7r34FEnw9hIcsaJwRpyd_ddBXEP9XAPw/viewform ----------------------
“LABOR OF LOVE” LIBRARY BRIDGE WALK:
This community virtual walk benefits the Elk Rapids District Library Capital Campaign. Walk at your convenience anytime from Sept. 4-7. Begin at the Elk Rapids District Library Bridge & walk around the village, across & under five bridges for scenic views, past the library & other sites. Registration is a $10 donation & includes a ribbon to write a message on & tie at the library bridge when you begin your walk. erlibraryfriend.com/events3 ---------------------- ELK RAPIDS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 10am4pm, River St., downtown Elk Rapids. elkrapidschamber.org -------------------- - - LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALES: 11am-5pm, Village at Bay Harbor. ---------------------- CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: 4:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/ traverse-city-pit-spitters ---------------------- TSO BRASS WITH PIANO: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, Theatre Under the Tent, parking lot, TC. Chamber music spanning several centuries. $20 advance; $25 evening of, plus fees. oldtownplayhouse.com ---------------------- HORTON CREEK BLUEGRASS: 7:30pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Featuring traditional/progressive bluegrass, country western, rock ‘n roll & more. They have opened for Trick Pony & Kellie Pickler. $30 inside barn; $10 lawn. lavenderhillfarm.com ---------------------- MYRON ELKINS & THE DYING BREED: Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. Enjoy this outlaw/ Americana/country act. Zak Bunce & Adam Joynt will be opening for the band starting at 7:45pm. Myron Elkins and the Dying Breed will play from 9-11 pm. $10/person. Find on Facebook. ---------------------- MOVIES BY THE BRIDGE: Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Starts at dusk. Free. mlive.com/news/2020/06/watch-moviesin-a-historic-fort-or-by-the-mackinac-bridgethis-summer.html ---------------------- STAY & SHOP FUNDRAISER: From Sept. 3-9 mention Little Traverse Bay Humane Society when you make a purchase at one of four downtown Harbor Springs stores & 10 percent of the sale will benefit the homeless animals at the shelter. Stores include: Jennifer Tyler, 246 E. Main Street; Craig Ryan, 228 E. Main Street; A Cool Breeze, 139 E. Bay Street; & Gattle’s, 236 E. Main Street.
sept sunday
NORTH MITTEN HALF
06 MARATHON, 10K & 5K: 8am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. A combination of paved roads, dirt roads & trails. Races start & finish at the white slopeside tent near the Crystal Clipper chairlift. Each race is capped at 100 runners. Each wave will have a max of 22 runners. crystalmountain.com/event/north-mitten ----------------------
TORCH LAKE LABOR DAY ART & CRAFT
2020: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
3RD ANNUAL B3 FESTIVAL: BEER, BLUES,
BBQ: Treetops Resort, Gaylord. Gates open at 3pm; show starts at 4pm. Featuring Joanna Connor & Jake Kershaw with special guests Jon Archambault Band & Hideous Business. Craft breweries include Atwater Brewery, Beard’s Brewery, Big Buck Brewery, Petoskey Brewing Company, Short’s Brewing Company & more. GA: $25. b3north.com ----------------------
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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL: 5pm & 8:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. With varying members, this Texas band has been around for 50 years & holds 10 Grammy awards, 20 studio albums & 20 singles on the Billboard country charts. 5pm show: $47 all seats; 8:30pm show: $57 all seats. greatlakescfa.org/event-detail/asleep-at-the-wheel-1 ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
“LABOR OF LOVE” LIBRARY BRIDGE
WALK: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALES: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- STAY & SHOP FUNDRAISER: (See Sat., Sept. 5)
sept monday TORCH LAKE LABOR DAY 07 ART & CRAFT 2020: Sat., Sept. 5) (See -------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
TOGETHER THRU MUSIC CONCERTS:
7pm. Free on Facebook Live. Featuring Johnathan Burke, RN, EMT-P. Enjoy an eclectic mix of rock, pop & originals performed by a nurse/ medic singer songwriter. facebook.com/GaylordAreaCouncilForTheArts
september 05-13
send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
National Writers Series presents Ruth Ware, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Turn of the Key” and “In a Dark, Dark Wood.” Ware returns with another thriller set on a snow-covered mountain: “One by One.” Guest host is Megan Miranda, the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including “The Last House Guest.” Held on Zoom, Sun., Sept. 13 at 2pm. Free. Register. bit.ly/NWSFallSeason
THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
“LABOR OF LOVE” LIBRARY BRIDGE
WALK: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALES: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- STAY & SHOP FUNDRAISER: (See Sat., Sept. 5)
MICHIGAN HARVEST VIRTUAL RUN SERIES: HOP
TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- STAY & SHOP FUNDRAISER: (See Sat., Sept. 5)
sept 09
wednesday GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - TAILGATE
STYLE!: 5-7pm, Buffalo Wild Wings, 2305 Snowdrift Dr., Gaylord. Networking, food, giveaways, refreshments & more. Wear your favorite Gaylord Blue Devils gear. Pre-register for an exclusive prize entry. $5 members; $10 not-yet members. gaylordchamber.com ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
SKILLS & TRICKS - A NORTE BIKE
SKILLS EXPO: 5:15pm, Norte Clubhouse, GT County Civic Center, TC. Register; will accept first 25 riders to sign up. Featuring skills coach Jonathan Pool. Free. eventbrite.com/e/ skills-tricks-a-norte-bike-skills-expo-tickets119157046935?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTk4 OTczMTcvZ2FyeUBlbGdydXBvbm9ydGUub3 JnLzA%3D%0A&utm_source=eb_email&utm_ medium=email& ---------------------- THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- STAY & SHOP FUNDRAISER: (See Sat., Sept. 5)
sept thursday
NATIONAL WRITERS SE
10 RIES: AN EVENING WITH CHASTEN BUTTIGIEG: 7pm. In his memoir, “I Have Something to Tell You,” Chasten Buttigieg recounts his journey to finding acceptance as a gay man. He recalls the tough times growing up in Traverse City, his coming out after graduation & how he’s healed after revealing his secret. Guest host is Elon Cameron who has over 25 years of organizing
experience & co-founded Up North Pride. Held on Zoom. Register. Free. bit.ly/NWSFallSeason ----------------------
CYBERSECURITY AS A CAREER (TCCYBER):
5:30-7pm. This virtual event will offer an intro to careers in cybersecurity. Presented by 20Fathoms. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-as-a-career-tccyber-tickets-117103460603 ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
HOPE LIVES IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN:
6:30pm. Join the movement, HOPE Lives in Northern Michigan, & safely gather for Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. An evening to inspire HOPE & action by coming together to remember loved ones lost to suicide & honor those who are still fighting. Bring your candles & posters of remembrance & HOPE & stand along the sidewalk in front of the Open Space, TC. More info at HOPE Lives in Northern Michigan’s Facebook page. Free. ---------------------- THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 5)
sept friday 11 SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE FUTURE BY TREY DEVEY, PRESIDENT, INTER
LOCHEN CENTER FOR THE
ARTS: 11am, TC Country Club. The Leadership Lunch Club speaker series includes networking, lunch, an educational presentation & a Q & A time with the presenter. $50/person. leadershiplunchclub.com/eventbrite-event/sep-11thtrey-devey-setting-the-stage-for-the-future ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY ART WALK:
5-9pm. Enjoy an evening of art, refreshments, food & music on a self-guided tour throughout downtown TC. Walking maps are available at each participating location & the Downtown Traverse City office. ----------------------
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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 5) sept saturday 5TH ANNUAL ADVEN TURAMA: 11am, The Work 12 shop Brewing Co., TC. A game of strategy played atop bicycles on the neighborhood streets & trails of TC. Scavenger hunt, urban expedition, kids-on-bikes fundraiser, geocaching, costume contest. Presented by Norte. Rolling starts & 100% outside finishes at The Workshop Brewing Co. elgruponorte.org/ adventurama/?mc_cid=5d4d321f58&mc_ eid=df24b9efb4 ----------------------
MANYONE CAN. WALK WITH US TO CURE
LUPUS PRESENTED BY GSK: A virtual walk. One hundred percent of all money raised for LRA goes to lupus research programs. Free; donation requested. walk.lupusresearch.org ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
THE INVITATIONAL AT HARBOR SPRINGS:
10am-5pm, Sept. 12-13, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. Early shopping at 9am on Sat. for seniors & those at risk. ----------------------
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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE: UTILIZING TOOLS FOR SUCCESS FORESTRY FIELD
DAY: 9am-2pm, Malik Certified Tree Farm, 2 miles southeast of Karlin. Limited to the first 40 landowners registered. Must wear a mask & practice social distancing. Consulting forester Steve Kalisz & other local foresters & natural resource professionals will lead short hikes to northern hardwoods, pine, aspen & open fallow field sites to share how multiple use management works on the ground, including: sustainable forest management practices, insect & disease control, how high deer populations impact forests, & planting to increase diversity, pollinator & wildlife habitat, & reforestation. Register. $5/person; includes local food box lunch. natureiscalling.org/event/ forests-for-the-future ---------------------- THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- THOMPSON SQUARE: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Husband & wife Keifer & Shawna Thompson are known for their country chart toppers “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” “If I Didn’t Have You,” & “I Got You.” $57 all seats. greatlakescfa.org/eventdetail/thompson-square ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 5)
FIRST 100 CARS! GET Tickets NOW! must purchase in advance. No gate sales. FIRST 100 CARS! GET Tickets NOW! must purchase in advance. No gate sales.
Sponsored by filer township dda Sept. 19 5pm to 8pm om the 1560 US-31 South Manistee, MI 49660 Lot Featuring show opener Sadie Bass Live Music By Jason cross
sept sunday NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES: RUTH WARE: 2pm. The 13 #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Turn of the Key” and “In a Dark, Dark Wood” returns with another thriller set on a snow-covered mountain: “One by One.” Guest host is Megan Miranda, the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including “The Last House Guest.” Held on Zoom. Register. Free. bit.ly/NWSFallSeason ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- OPEN MIC NIGHT: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, outdoor performance space, TC. For singers, musicians, actors & poets. tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ online?bestavail=760&qty=0 ----------------------
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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- THE AMERICAN GOLD CUP: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ----------------------
VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN
5K: (See Sat., Sept. 5) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 5)
art
VENDORS/CRAFTERS WANTED: For the 22nd Annual Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Extravaganza on Sept. 26 on Broad St. in Bellaire. bellairechamber.org ----------------------
CALL FOR ARTISTS: 22ND HARVEST FES
TIVAL CRAFT SHOW/FLEA MARKET: Will be held on Sept. 26 on Broad St., downtown Bellaire. $45 for a 10x10 booth (outside). Register. Questions: 231-533-6023. bellairechamber.org ---------------------- ELLIE HAROLD’S ‘BIRDS FLY IN’: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. 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 through Sept. 11. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 10am-4:30pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; & Sun., 12-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org ----------------------
JURIED FINE ART EXHIBIT CALL FOR EN
TRIES: Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is inviting entries for their 19th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibit which will be on display from Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 during normal business hours. Entries can be in any 2-D or 3-D fine art medium except photography. Each artist may submit up to 3 entries in total. For MI artists 16+. All entries must be original works of the artist’s own creation, & have been completed in the last five years. Submissions are due from 9/3/20 thru 9/5/20 or by appointment. 989-732-3242. gaylordarts.org ----------------------
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:
- CTPS ATRIUM SHOW 2020: Runs through Oct. 2 in Atrium Gallery. Original photographs by 16 artists of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ ctps-atrium-show-2020 - DART FOR ART GALLERY: Runs through Sept. 5. Featuring original paintings, pottery, photos, jewelry & more. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/dart-art-gallery ----------------------
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:
- PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2020: 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
COLOR CATCHERS: KATHLEEN CARPENTER, MARILYN HOOGSTRATEN, KATHY
SILBERNAGEL, BABS YOUNG: Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gallery, TC. Color Catchers invites you to appreciate the impact & mystery of color through the work of these photographers. crookedtree.org ----------------------
GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER: - “POWER TOOLS EXHIBIT” & “ART IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS | A POSTCARD
RESPONSE”: Power Tools is a multifaceted, juried exhibition built on the belief that the arts provide us with powerful tools of expression. The work of 17 artists will be exhibited. Art In A Time Of Coronavirus is an exhibition of 97 hand-built postcards [4” x 6”] that present the maker’s personal response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Postcards were created from paper, polymer clay, fabric, recycled & mixed media materials by 33 people. Glen Arbor Arts Center is open daily from 11am–2pm. glenarborart.org
- MANITOU MUSIC POSTER COMPETI
TION: 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: - OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: “CITI
ZEN’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
- OUT OF CONTEXT: OBJECTS REDE
FINED: The Assemblage of Gary Carlson, Sept. 5 - Oct. 5. higherartgallery.com
- OPEN CALL FOR “THOSE WHO TEACH”:
Deadline to apply is 1/15/21. Exhibit featuring the artwork of Michigan’s Visual Art Educators. higherartgallery.com/calls-for-art
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