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Correction: In the Sept. 12 issue of Nor thern Express, the Tastemaker story on The Burrow’s key lime pie was accidentally accompanied by a photo of Modern Bird’s key lime pie. We regret the error and encourage readers to enjoy both delicious dishes!
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Picture this: It’s Nana Darker’s 80th birthday, and inside the walls of her island manse, she’s collected her long-estranged family members (none of whom like each other much). Attendees include her son Frank, his ex, and their daughters, amongst a handful of others, each of whom is hiding something. Cut off from the mainland with no way out, the group is resigned to an uncomfortable evening together—until the bodies begin to appear. As the death toll climbs with each passing hour—and the family’s web of lies comes to light—the survivors clamber to find their killer before the truth destroys them all. In an updated homage to Agatha Christie (And Then There Were None fans, listen up) Alice Feeney’s Daisy Darker kicks the closed-room trope up a notch. Complete with a cast of fully-fledged characters and an ending we didn’t see coming, this read was impossible to put down. Consider yourself warned…and don’t start this one before bed.
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Scarecrow experts (if such a thing exists) will be making their way to Elk Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 12-4pm for the downtown Elk Rapids Fall Fest. The event hosts a scarecrow contest throughout town, with local shops showcasing creative, seasonal displays that will almost certainly have you skipping down the proverbial yellow brick road and singing “If I Only Had a Brain” for the rest of the weekend. The contest takes place alongside live music from Jazz Cabbage, local art demonstrations, a beer and brat tent, and an autumn harvest market bursting with fall produce from local farmers. Fall Fest is family friendly, with crafts and games for kids, plus visits from reindeer a few months ahead of the holiday schedule. (Never too soon for reindeer, right?) To learn more, head to the Downtown Elk Rapids Association Facebook page (@downtownelkrapids) and check out their events section.
From cultural fusion to croissant colors, the best things seem to come in twos at Merlyn’s Patisserie in Traverse City. Helmed by siblings Jun Dupra and Anna Mae Kucharski, the bakehouse, which they named for their mom, blends the art of French confection with bursts of Asian-inspired flavor. The real MVP (Most Valuable Pastry) is their signature Ube Croissant. Featuring a laminated pastry base, this bi-colored treat is brimming with ube, a purple yam common in Filipino cooking. Chefs fold it into each flaky layer—that’s what makes for those funky stripes—before stuffing the sweets with two scratch-made fillings (an ube-coconut pastry cream and white chocolate-coconut ganache) and topping them off with coconut flakes. The croissants ($8) can be found at the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market or on Tuesdays at Rough Pony in the Warehouse District. For more information, find Merlyn’s Patisserie on Instagram or Facebook (@merlyns_patisserie).
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The 10th Annual TC Germanfest—“An Evening in Bavaria”—is just around the corner. Enjoy a strolling dinner, live band, and plenty of bier and wein at Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Traverse City from 6-10:30pm on Friday, Sept. 23. Tickets are $30 and include one drink token. Additional tokens can be purchased for $8. mynorthtickets.com/events/tc-germanfest-2022-9-23-2022
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We love our local breweries, and we especially love when they’re recognized on national and global stages. So, it will come as no surprise that we’re excited about the recent news that Frankfort’s own Stormcloud Brewing Company was recently dubbed “Brewery of the Year” at the 2022 USA Beer Ratings competition in San Francisco. The competition, which draws breweries from across the country and around the world, is intended to “recognize, reward, and help promote” beers that are “marketable and consumer driven”—which is to say, beers the average beer drinker would actually want to drink. A panel of expert judges with commercial beer-buying experience rated a slate of individual beers on a scale of 0 to 100, taking into account three criteria: quality, value, and packaging. Stormcloud won category medals for three of its beers and scooped the cumulative Brewery of the Year title, honors that should help the growing local brewery score more space on store shelves and restaurant beer lists. Cheers!
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Somehow, it’s been 35 years since Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze graced the silver screen—and caused quite a stir for their moves—in Dirty Dancing. A few fun facts about the film: Grey never practiced the iconic lift from the end of the movie, and only leapt into Swayze’s arms the day they shot the scene. And, despite their on-screen chemistry, Grey and Swayze were not the best of pals, having worked together on Red Dawn a few years before and not exactly gotten along. Luckily, they made it work and created cinematic magic. To celebrate, the Cheboygan Opera House is hosting a special screening on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling (231) 627-5841, heading to the box office at 403 N Huron St., or by visiting theoperahouse.org/tickets. Be sure to get the good seats before they’re gone—nobody puts Baby in a corner!
If you haven’t visited Tandem Ciders’ Suttons Bay tasting room, you have not known the crisp, refreshing joy of a glass of Clear Conscience. Fear not—for the first time ever, the cider has been bottled and is on tap (hehe) to join Greenman and Smackintosh in the canned aisle at local grocery stores in the near future. Clear Conscience is everything you want in an easydrinking, forever-sippable cider: It’s dry (only 0.1 percent residual sugar), a little tart, and packs plenty of flavor, thanks to a blend of traditional cider apples like Ida Red and McIntosh from VerSnyder Orchards that make this beauty stand out. Enjoy on one of these lingering summer days or save it for a fall harvest dinner with friends. Bottles are available for purchase at the tasting room, and you can also fill up a growler ($23) or howler ($14). Find it at 2055 N Setterbo Rd. in Suttons Bay. tandemciders.com
Fall race season is gorgeous—low humidity, gentle sunlight, and stunning scenery to zoom by on foot, bike, or watercraft. Even winter brings its own crisp, snowy beauty, and the perk of cold temps making it hard to break a sweat. Northern Express is putting together our fall/winter race calendar for northwest Lower Michigan events, and we want to hear from all race promoters and event planners! If you’d like your run, bike, or paddle race to be included in print and online, send us an email at events@traverseticker. com. Include the race name, race date, race location, website address for race information, and the website address for online registration. The comprehensive race roundup will be featured in our October 10 issue, so be sure to send everything in no later than October 1. We’ll be accepting events that take place between October 10, 2022, and March 1, 2023.
There is still ample time for election dynamics everywhere to change, and Republicans could still emerge with congressional majorities in November. But, so far, GOP Senate candidates who supported Trump’s Big Lie are weaker than expected except in the brightest red states, and abortion rights have become an issue Republican candidates can neither support nor avoid.
In Pennsylvania, Democrats actually have the chance to pick up a senate seat replacing retiring GOP incumbent Pat Toomey in what has become a bizarre contest.
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Meanwhile, his Democrat opponent, prochoice John Fetterman, is still recovering from a stroke, but continues to lead in the polls.
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Given the Democrats’ thin majority in the House and an even thinner, near nonmajority in the Senate, a full transfer of congressional power seemed likely in the first midterm election of Joe Biden’s presidency. High inflation, massive new spending, and low approval ratings are an especially steep hill for Democrats to climb.
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In New Hampshire, first-term Democrat Maggie Hassan was the pundits’ pick to be least likely to be reelected. That was especially the case when it was thought that popular New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu was the likely Republican senate nominee. But Sununu opted not to run, and Republicans instead chose little-known retired general Don Bolduc, a conspiracy-spewing walking sound bite. Pro-choice Hassan has been narrowly but consistently ahead of pro-life Bolduc in the polls.
The Senate was ripe with low-hanging fruit given the 50-50 split. Flipping a single Democrat seat seemed an easy enough task given the vulnerabilities of several incumbents. Then the Supreme Court handed Democrats an issue, and Republicans chose their nominees unwisely. Races in New Hampshire, Georgia, and Arizona are instructive.
Georgia, once reliably Republican at all levels, was thought to be a near sure thing for most any GOP candidate running against
In Arizona, incumbent Democrat Senator Mark Kelly is the GOP target. His Republican opponent, successful venture capitalist Blake Masters, rode to primary victory on his claims that the 2020 election was stolen, his strong pro-life stance, and an endorsement from Donald Trump.
Republicans nominated Trump-endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television daytime talk show celebrity. Born in Ohio, and until very recently a resident of New Jersey, Oz has at least been interesting. Of Turkish heritage, he says he has no involvement in Turkey’s politics, though he did vote in their presidential election in 2018. On his television show, the pro-life Oz claimed, among other things, that apple juice contains dangerous levels of arsenic, that women carrying cell phones in their bras increased their risk of breast cancer, and that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were effective treatments for COVID—none of which were true.
Midterm elections are always a little sketchy; without a presidential race, turnout is reduced and surprises often abound. Statistically, that first midterm for a new president’s party has not been good at all.
Going all the way back to Harry Truman’s presidency, the party whose standard bearer occupies the White House has lost seats in the U.S. House every first-term midterm election but one. (Democrats picked up a handful of seats in 1994, the first midterm elections of Bill Clinton’s presidency.) And only four times has the party of the new president gained U.S. Senate seats.
incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnick. After all, Warnick’s victory in a special election was thought to be a fluke fostered by Trump’s illadvised involvement in the race at the time.
send us more bad air. As for school shootings, Walker suggested we “create a department” to look at young men looking at young women who are looking at social media. No, he really says those things.) Pro-choice Warnock is slightly ahead in the polls.
In fact, the British Medical Journal examined 80 claims made by Oz on his show and found fewer than half supported by any evidence. Perhaps most troubling, he was a strong advocate for reopening schools during the height of the pandemic, saying it would result in the deaths of “only two or three percent of the population.”
But the day after Masters’ primary victory, his campaign website was scrubbed clean of any references to the 2020 elections and his pro-life position suddenly evolved into opposition to late-term abortions. Kelly has maintained a consistent, high single-digit lead, and some Republican PACs have chosen to cease advertising in the state’s senate race.
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Midterm elections are always a little sketchy; without a presidential race, turnout is reduced and surprises often abound. Statistically, that first midterm for a new president’s party has not been good at all.
Then Republicans nominated Herschel Walker. A former college football star, Walker and his campaign have been quite the revelation. There were the three children he sort of forgot to tell us about, his remarkable academic achievements which actually never happened, not to mention his takes on climate change and gun violence. (You see, Walker said, the Chinese send us their bad air and then we send them more good air and they
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Currently, the selection on the food menu caters to those looking for breakfast and/or lunch; however, we hear the menu and hours of operation will expand once the state has finalized the last details for alcoholic consumption. Until then, we suggest trying the dirty chai and walking downstairs for a pleasant surprise. (Spoiler: It’s the Cadillac Dunegrass location!)
As summer gives way to fall, we inevitably embrace the slower pace of life and enjoy the vibrant season changes we are so lucky to have in our backyards. Visitors and locals alike can experience the season’s shift—from fall color routes to restaurant weeks to fishing tours, northern Michigan does not fail to deliver when it comes to the plethora of activities available.
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One spot we have been itching to tell you about happens to be right in the heart of downtown Cadillac: Roasted Cafe. Open every day but Sunday, the coffeeshop can be found at 115 N Mitchell Street. There, you will find a variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, and soon…alcoholic beverage options. (Visit their website for a full breakdown of their fresh menus at roasteccafe.co.)
Coffee or kayaking, beer or bike rides, northern Michigan has it all this season. Whatever your Up-North thing is, Dunegrass is here to hook you up with the essentials and direct you to all the local hot spots so you can make the most of fall.
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After King Charles III’s address, the service began. As the television camera scanned the faces of the seated mourners, I was initially surprised by the number of gentlemen in attendance who had chosen to forgo the whole suit and tie thing. Hmm. Lots of open collars. I found that a bit of a disappointment. I admit to missing the time when we dressed to show our respect for certain occasions. I also miss when our attire demonstrated respect for others and appropriateness for place and person. I do appreciate fancy and have a healthy respect for the schmancy.
True, this was only a prayer service, not the funeral itself. But is it asking too much that you might not wear the same outfit you would to wash the bathroom floor?
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II’s reign, the standards of behavior in society have taken a steep decline. Due to her advanced age, she was able to personally continue the graces of decorum from her childhood in the 1930s and 40s into the 21st century. It was her nature, and she always brought out courteous behavior in others. (Even Donald Trump demurred in her Societypresence.)used to observe the difference between private and public behavior. How we dress, how we speak, and even our posture. We knew how and when to “clean up.” Our parents, no matter how much money they did or didn’t have, made sure we were dressed appropriately.
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As I write this, I am immersed in the first official event following the queen’s passing: the Public Service of Remembrance at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London attended by the prime minister, senior government officials, and the first 2,000 members of the public in line to receive a ticket.
I am more of a British history buff than a modern-day royals watcher and consider the reign of Queen Elizabeth II to be of great historic significance. You will find me following the related series of events with a bowl of popcorn in one hand and a wellpressed handkerchief in the other.
Have parents given up? I can remember my father sending me and my sister back to our rooms, time after time, to change our clothes until he approved. We had a constant volley of him saying “No blue jeans!” to our “Why not?”
Are you kidding me? Is this who we are now? Did she take the time to look for
Take note that these members of the public made an effort to attend. They didn’t stumble into a random church and remark, “Oh, look, I’m at a solemn prayer service marking the death of the Queen of England. Cool.”
As you can imagine, I am no fan of travelers on airplanes wearing pajamas.
“You don’t need to dress like royalty,” he’d say. “Just don’t be a slob.”
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Does the death of Queen Elizabeth II serve as the bookend to an era of civilized behavior and good manners? I believe that the monarchy will release a bit of air from the stuffiness, putting aside some of the protocols while attempting to retain the Duringmajesty.Elizabeth
Twenty minutes or so into The Service of Prayer and Reflection, led by the Bishop of London, some of the lucky public ticket holders—I mean, mourners—seemed to have lost interest in the singing and praying and were stretching and swaying their upturned, slack-jawed heads across their bodies to check out the cathedral’s architecture. These are adults, not children. It looked as if they were in a bus station looking for the schedule posted on a wall.
clothing. Casual behavior. Casual interest in making a good impression.
Mary Keyes Rogers, a Traverse City resident of more than 20 years, hosted the daily talk radio show Mary in the Morning, launched Marigold Women in Business, and has held executive positions in many civic and business leaders’ local, regional, and national organizations.
In the background, I saw a slouching woman looking bored but very comfortable wearing a hoodie, her long blonde hair secured in a knot on top of her head with what may have been a bone. Earlier in the day, this woman prepared herself for the day, looked in the mirror, decided this was the right look, and headed on over to St. Paul’s Cathedral for the Queen of England’s Service of Remembrance.
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There were also several other factors at work in Vincent’s already-volatile brain. We learn, for example, that Vincent had been sexually abused by his father; add to that the resultant PTSD and a traumatic head injury later in life, and you have a neural cataclysm waiting to happen. As Gilmer explains, “[I wanted to] retrospectively reframe how a life is formed and why people commit grave errors such as this. Stories are always more complex than they seem at face value.”
Is any of this ringing a bell? It should. Prior to the book’s release, Vincent Gilmer’s plight was the subject of a This American Life episode (titled “Dr. Gilmer and Mr. Hyde”), which has since accrued more than 10 million listens, as well as a CNN documentary. There’s also a film adaptation in the works, courtesy of Concordia Films.
But, as Gilmer delved ever deeper into the life of the “murderer” who shared his
The Other Dr. Gilmer (of This American Life podcast fame), author Dr. Benjamin Gilmer examines this question, amongst countless others, in his quest to reframe the American approach to mental health and mass incarceration. Tune into his National Writers Series event on Wednesday, September 21, and prepare for an answer you never saw coming.
name—“just learning about how wonderful he was, both as a physician and as a man,” he says—it became clear that something was wasn’t right.
What does it take to get a man out of prison—especially one who doesn’t deserve his sentence?Inhismemoir,
“After my third year of medical school, I decided to do a [program] in West Africa, called the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship,” he says. It was here that Gilmer was exposed to the full spectrum of what primary care could provide. He explains, “It was really exciting to see how [those] doctors were supporting not only patients, but the whole community. The experience was a calling for me.”
Vincent—a free man, as of January—still lives inside a Virginia prison. “We were so thrilled when Governor Northam reversed the clemency rejection,” Gilmer says. That was, until a new obstacle arose. Apparently, moving a Virginia inmate to an out-of-state hospital is next to impossible without the explicit cooperation of several departments. “It would only take a phone call to make all of this happen,” Gilmer notes. “[Vincent] must be one of the only free men who’s living in prison today with a terminal illness.”
The Power of Primary Care
This is where Gilmer’s story begins. His memoir, The Other Dr. Gilmer, details the perfect storm of events that led a small-town doctor to commit the unthinkable and the decade-long call for justice it sparked.
“When you think about it as a physician or as a human, it shouldn’t make any sense at all to lock up our most vulnerable.”
Vincent’s own sentence was sealed, in large part, based on a single person’s judgment. Nevertheless, Gilmer is clear that his call is not for prescriptive system change (though his book does offer a few ideas). Instead, he hopes to offer access to the issues incarceration creates…and appeal to our pathos.
suggested, the judge branded Vincent a coldblooded killer—“it was the best he could do,” Gilmer deadpans—and even accused him of faking his symptoms before confining him to hisToday,cell.
Dr. Benjamin Gilmer shares his memoir at the National Writers Series
But before the media attention, Gilmer learned that his predecessor suffered from Huntington’s Disease. For those who might not be familiar, Huntington’s is an autosomal condition wherein the brain slowly stops functioning correctly. Symptoms can range from subtle mood changes and depression to full-blown neurological impairments. In Vincent’s case, the disease caused him to hear voices, which instructed him to kill his father.
This unfiltered peek into our country’s prisons marked a discovery for the author. “I had never seen the inside of a prison before, so to see that for the first time was shocking. It opened my eyes to the world of mass incarceration in America,” he says. The utter lack of primary care physicians publicly speaking out on the subject (with the notable exception of Dr. Sanjay Gupta) also wasn’t lost on Gilmer. “No [other doctors], or very few, were doing that, so it dawned on me that this was a very important story to tell.”
The Problem with Prison
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In his memoir, Gilmer uses his clinical lens to highlight what he sees as our prison system’s shortcomings—specifically, our lock-and-key approach to treating those with mental illness. It’s here that Gilmer asks us to imagine the 800,000 American inmates who suffer from some form of mental illness, a total that’s about 10 times higher than those housed in psychiatric hospitals that accounts for a staggering 40 percent of people in our prison
How do we tackle such deep-rooted issues? Gilmer suggests we begin by approaching prison sentences like medical diagnoses: that is, seriously and with a large group of people.
“In the book, I talk a lot about reverence for life, which is Schweitzer’s philosophy of how we have to support other humans who are fighting to survive,” he says. “That’s more the calling I wanted to make: to find pathways towards compassion for our other humans.”
A family physician and academic doctor, Benjamin Gilmer is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). He also runs MAHEC’s Rural Health Initiative, a program that provides pipeline training for rural students pursuing medicine.
It was precisely that calling that landed Gilmer at North Carolina’s Cane Creek clinic, where he learned that his predecessor, Dr. Vincent Gilmer, had been convicted of brutally murdering his father. “It was like this universal colliding of fate. That’s kind of how I accepted it: that there would be two Drs. Gilmer whose lives had never touched before,” the author explains.
Unfortunately for Vincent, that story was more complex than the court was willing to believe. Instead of providing the rehabilitation his psychiatric prison
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Take, for example, cancer treatment. “When looking at [those patients], we invite a professional interdisciplinary approach to thinking about the surgery of that cancer,” he says. While this includes the disease itself— the type of cancer and how it behaves—the board also evaluates the patient’s needs before selecting a proper course of treatment.
Livestream tickets are available for $12.50 per household through the National Writers Series website, while in-person tickets range from $5-$25 and can be purchased through the City Opera House (fees apply for online and phone purchases). Guest host for the event is Michigan Radio’s Stateside host, April Baer. For more information, please visit nationalwritersseries.org.
About the Event: Dr. Benjamin Gilmer’s National Writers Series conversation takes place on Wednesday, September 21, at 7pm, and is available to view digitally or in person.
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“We were so lucky,” says manager Ami Woods, Carolyn Sutherland’s daughter. “We have the Tunnel of Trees and we have that traffic. This is our busiest time of year with the colors.”
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This tiny red store in downtown Good Hart was built by Cliff Powers and operated as a general grocer, butcher, and gas station until 1971 when it was sold to the current owner, Carolyn Sutherland. She and her husband, Jim Sutherland, now operate the grocery, bakery, deli, and post office. Last year marked Carolyn’s 50th year of owning the historic store.
She estimates sales have been up 25 to 30 percent this year over last year. She also credits the store’s vigorous shipping program that enables them to send their popular handmade chicken and beef pot pies across the country. (Go to goodhartstore.com for yours when you’re out of town.) They’ve been making the pies since 1986, but the orders really soared in the past couple of years. “If it wasn’t for UPS, we wouldn’t have made it,” says Woods, only halfSeveraljoking.original features of the store remain intact, such as the tinted front windows, glass front counter bins, the 1901 National Cash Register, and the carved oak “cooling case,” which was installed before electricity was available in the area.
Good Hart General Store, established 1934 1075 N Lake Shore Dr., Good Hart
The Old Mission area has been served by a general store since 1839 (when Martin Van Buren was living in the White House). During the Civil War, the store was moved to its current location in the town of Old Mission.
In summer and autumn months, the store becomes a magnet for tourists and photographers looking for that quintessential “Up North” image to take home. On any given day, you’re likely to see a group of sports car owners outside the store standing beside their wheels…or a cadre of bikers resting and refreshing before the pedal home.
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The center portion of the building remains as the original store, complete with an aura of the region’s past. The shop is jam-packed with barrels and baskets full of must-have grocery items, plus an assortment of hard candies in glass containers. An array of piping hot pizzas and cool ice cream flavors are also available.
While many NoMi residents would delight if a Trader Joe’s came north of Grand Rapids, we also know we’re pretty darn lucky to have some amazing general stores in our backyard. These shops stock everything from baseball caps to fresh cherries to decadent cappuccinos, all with a hefty dose of history. (The youngest shop on this list is 88 years old!) Here’s a quick look at what a few of these venerable venues have to offer.
Old Mission General Store, established in 1839
One famous story goes that Henry Ford—yes, that Henry Ford—once visited during a camping trip to the area with his friends, the Firestones. Ford told the owners that they should put a gas station in front of the store (which didn’t happen).
18250 Mission Rd., Traverse City
Interestingly, the pandemic has really helped their business, according to Woods. “Friday, March 13, 2020, everyone fled their homes in Chicago, Detroit, or wherever and came to their summer homes up here,” says Woods. “And they’ve never left.”
Omena Bay Country Store, established 1889 5055 North West Bayshore Drive
Long a presence in the Omena community, this historic white store was shuttered for several years before being reopened in May of this year by Kevin and Amy Murphy, owners of New Bohemian Cafe in Northport.
6420 East Gill Lake Rd., Carp Lake
They offer a diverse selection of wines, liquor, and Michigan beers along with essential grocery items and an assortment of other supplies. (Pro tip: Check out their sausages, charcuterie, and cheese selections for that perfect dinner party cheese board.)
“We needed the store, and we were going to be the ones to build it back,” AshbaughCutler recalls. “A handshake in a bar and that was it—we were in the general store business.”
Ashbaugh-Cutler fills the deli case every morning with homemade salads and sandwiches. His pasta salad is a grab-and-go favorite, while the ice cream counter—with 24 tubs of Hudsonville flavors—has been hopping during the summer tourist season. Multicolored “Superman” outsells every other flavor by a large margin.
Michael and Jon have taken over the day-to-day operations. Jon has decades of grocery experience, having managed staff at Oryana in Traverse City and the Grain Train food co-op in Petoskey.“Fromthe jump, we knew it was important that the store was a place where you could get everything you needed to prepare a meal,” Ashbaugh-Cutler says. “We offer fresh meats from Circle M Meats in Wolverine and locally grown produce when it’s in season.”
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Carp Lake General Store, established in 1898
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Like a phoenix, the Carp Lake General Store literally rose from the ashes to serve the community.Afiredestroyed the landmark market in 2019, but three years later new ownership, based on strong family bonds, rebuilt the store on the same site. “As best we can tell, the original store was built in 1898,” says Michael Ashbaugh-Cutler, who runs the store with his husband Jon. “The store was [re]built by my stepfather Jason Eberly and other local tradesmen.”Thedecision to rebuild the store came after Ashbaugh-Cutler’s mother, Cynthia Eberly, had to drive six miles to get eggs for breakfast one morning and she decided that was it.
See the theatre artists of tomorrow side-byside with two of Broadway’s brightest stars! Interlochen Arts Academy alumni Alexandra Silber (Fiddler on the Roof, Wicked) and Sydney James Harcourt (Hamilton, Girl from the North Country) join Interlochen Arts Academy musical theatre students at Traverse City’s City Opera House for a fast-paced revue that spans Golden Age classics to contemporary hits.
Earlier this summer, the Murphys installed new white benches where guests can sit, relax, and enjoy a newspaper or watch traffic along Bayshore Drive. Like any good general store, this one carries a little bit of everything and they’re open from 8am to 8pm. MI 49684
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“It’s truly a family business, and we wouldn’t be here if we weren’t all here with the perfect mix of skill and experience,” says Ashbaugh-Cutler.
Two parallel musical paths; one a studio main stay in NY, producing a handful of albums as well as hundreds of TV and radio “jingles,” the other broadly known as the composer behind so many of the NPR shows that have been wo ven into the American tapestry, those parallel paths of Kenny White and BJ Leiderman have now intersected. Both having grown up in front of the piano, they have decided to merge their talents and join forces at center stage.
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They reopened in June, and the Carp Lake community responded with kindness and cheers. “There was an outpouring of support,” says Ashbaugh-Cutler. “There were cards, flowers, and someone even made a large chair that we display out front.”
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Dr. Vince Gilmer was loved and respected by the community— right up until he strangled his ailing father and then returned to the clinic for a regular week of work. Vince’s eventual arrest for murder shocked his patients. out what happens when an odd quest justice an unlikely
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Find La Bécasse at 9001 S. Dunns Farm Rd. in Maple City. (231) 334-3944, restaurantlabecasse.com
At La Bécasse, French country cuisine is the star, the raison d’être that keeps chef thehisHazaël-MassieuxGuillaumeinkitchenandfillsdiningroomwith satisfied patrons. French comfort food is best enjoyed in a traditional setting, with the easy ambience and authenticity of rural France, where serendipity might lead one to the perfect meal. La Bécasse captures that spirit: a tidy exterior, unadorned except for the blue and red trim of the French tricolore and the flower-filled window boxes.
Find Cherry Public House at 6026 South Lake St. in Glen Arbor. (231) cherryrepublic.com/cherry-public-house226-3033,
starters. The whitefish, delicately seasoned, is a menu favorite, and it can’t get much fresher than what one finds at the Carriage House. Other must-tries are the Pan Seared Diver Scallops, with lemongrass and ginger atop a bed of wild mushroom risotto, and the 8oz Filet Mignon with Sauce Béarnaise.
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Find The Blue Pelican Inn at 2535 Main St. in Central Lake. (231) 544-2583, thebluepelican.com
Other obvious standouts include an ever-rotating array of pastas: creamy alfredo for cooler weather or lighter Chicken and Shrimp Florentine with tiger shrimp and panko-breaded chicken breast finished with spinach and sherry wine. Proteins include hand-cut and seasoned New York Strip and nightly additions like decadent Veal Osso Buco or Parmesan-Crusted Chicken served with whipped potatoes and rich beurre blanc.
lunch (beyond the obvious pulled pork sandwich), we recommend the Smoked Chicken Salad with cranberries and walnuts, a classic club, or a burger. Save some room for dessert too. The Apple Bourbon Banana Bread tastes exactly the way it sounds: delicious, fruit-infused batter bread elevated by bourbon notes.
Cherries aren’t the only treat on the menu. Featuring two full bars on site—one at the forefront of the pub and another for easy patio access—the Cherry Republic complex doesn’t skimp on refills. Equipped with a microbrewer’s license for wine and beer production, the restaurant offers in-house soda, wine, and suds, all focused on the Michigan cherry.
Now that was a summer of good eating. We made the most of getting outside, exploring the dishes of tried-and-true gems and brand-new hotspots all with a dash of al fresco sunshine. Though the leaves will soon be changing—and the menus too—there’s still time to find a patio, order dinner, and enjoy the great outdoors. And when cool winds blow, there will finally be plenty of room inside each of these nine restaurants for your party. Bon appétit!
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While Smoke on the Water is “essentially a BBQ joint,” the menu has plenty of variety. For breakfast, try the crispy, custardy Drunken French Toast: challah soaked overnight in Champagne, heavy cream, spices, sugar, and eggs. For
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Find Smoke on the Water at 103 Park Ave. in Charlevoix. (231) 237-9604, sow-bbq.com
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Signature preparations include the wildlypopular Big Bang Shrimp—fried shrimp tossed in a mayonnaise-based “Big Bang” sauce spiked with just a hint of sriracha—as well as the owners’ own crab cake recipe. Fresh walleye features, from blackened to handbattered and fried, are also menu staples. But those who frequent The Blue Pelican know its first forte was barbeque, complete with a Texas-style smoker.
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One menu go-to is the ParmesanCrusted Grilled Cheese sandwich. Built on locally-baked cherry bread, the sandwich is slathered with rosemary butter, cherry-fig jam, and plenty of cheese before it’s crusted in parmesan and grilled to crispy-golden perfection. Another signature item is the Beer Cheese Pretzel Plate—that’s house-made beer cheese sauce spiked with Hoppy Bobby Pale Ale and served alongside warmed pretzel sticks with a side of artisan mustard.
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Everything about this restaurant feels impeccable—as crisp and fresh as the breeze coming off the Straits—from its chic style and easy ambience to its exceptional quality and flawless service. The Carriage House is widely lauded for its stylish interior and flower-bedecked verandas facing the vivid blue of the Straits, and the stunning gardens are worthy of their own profile. In keeping with the theme, the dinner menu presents smooth interpretations of classic American dishes with European sensibilities.
Cherry Public House Glen Arbor
In addition to full bar service, diners can choose from over 250 wine selections—reds, whites, rosés, sparkling, and Champagnes— with heavy emphasis on French vintages, but including a solid representation from California, the Pacific Northwest, Argentina, and Chile.
On the drinks side, the Carriage House wine list is serious and comprehensive: One can drop a Ben Franklin—or several—on a special vintage from a distinguished winery. Linger after dinner with a port or Cognac, or choose a fine scotch, bourbon, or small batch tequila for sipping. Nightly piano music is the perfect accompaniment to the evening’s end.
Nestled at the center of Cherry Republic’s sprawling campus, the Cherry Public House’s menu is a regular stonefruit celebration. The kitchen combines signature dishes with seasonal tweaks and a healthy sprinkle of staff inspiration, and the core of the menu is—you guessed it—cherries, specifically those that line the company shelves.
Before the main, begin with an appetizer: Smoked Whitefish Cakes with Mustard Vinaigrette, Escargot with French bread toast points, or a Jumbo Lump Crab Tower with fresh salsa and avocado are great
Smoke on the Water’s pulled pork comes from pork butt and is seasoned with a house-made rub. That and the beef brisket are smoked to 145 degrees and then finished in the oven. (200 degrees for pork for maximal tenderness, and 190195 degrees for “perfect” brisket.) Unlike some BBQ techniques using a heavy sauce component, Smoke on the Water BBQ is not tossed in sauce.
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Owners Julie and Ed Mann—chef and grill master respectively— are on year eight of a busy and successful run. The Manns had developed their BBQ skills over the years, starting with their “little Weber,” moving on to a Char-Broiler, then eventually to the formidable smoker parked outside the restaurant. Smoke on the Water is just steps away from Charlevoix’s bascule bridge and Pine River Channel, and inside the restaurant, two small rooms each seat 20, while outdoor tables seating another 22 are tucked along the storefront under the shade of the linden trees.
Two customer favorites on the menu are the Duck Duo (seared duck breast, duck leg confit, and sweet potato gratin, with a vanilla demi-glace) and Veal Noisettes, with mushroom cream sauce and potato gratin. Experienced diners know that dessert is a must-have: Warm Chocolate Cake and Profiteroles, both with Belgian chocolate sauce, are top choices.
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Find The Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois at 7485 Main St. on Mackinac Island. (906) 847-3321, iroquoishotel.com
The thoughtfully curated menu is representative but not overwhelming, offering the best of French country cuisine, from the time-honored Beef Burgundy, Escargot Beurre de Bourgogne, and rich, textured Country Pate to dishes that evoke the international experience of the chef.
the pub-style Side Door Saloon, in addition to its seven upstairs guest rooms. Its aim of pleasing every palette is built on the back of new American fare, and The Blue Pelican’s ever-changing offerings feature everything from East Coast seafood preparations to pub-style handhelds and Tex-Mex.
Opened in May 2009 in it's current location, The Blue Pelican Inn and Restaurant has gone on to make its mark as a true local treasure. The building encompasses four distinct dining experiences, as well as
Easy accouterments include the company’s litany of sauces and condiments—cherrybased jams, barbecue sauces, and artisan mustards all make an appearance. Look for the addictive Cherry BBQ Spice Rub, which the kitchen staff sprinkles on pretty much everything, from racks of ribs to seasoned fries.
Perched on the corner of Maple and West Front streets, this newly-opened eatery occupies a charming two-story building whose storefront—near floor-to-ceiling windows on the sidewalk level and a foursome of tall arched windows on the second—has remained untouched since the structure’s last brick was laid in 1890.
The sandwich favorite, hands down, is the Turkey & Avocado: roasted fresh turkey breast with bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, purple onion, and mayo on cracked wheat loaf. A close second is the Mushroom Ham & Cheese, the Good Harbor version of grilled ham and Swiss on rye.
Find Modern Bird at 541 W. Front St. in Traverse City. (231) 421-5046, modernbirdtc.com
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From here, the Buccatini Al Limone—a Sicilian-inspired lemon pasta served with Tuscan Pecorino cheese—makes a great midcourse or side, as do a few stolen bites of the herb-packed Salmon en Papillote. Next, tuck into the Moroccan Grilled Shrimp Skewers, a tongue-tingling entrée finished with harissa butter and served over feta and vegetable cous-cous with preserved lemon, mint, and tomato-bacon jam.
Find Good Harbor Grill at 6584 Western Ave. in Glen Arbor. (231) 334-3555, goodharborgrill.com
From the family that brought you Maple + Batter—the reimagining of the beloved Original Pancake House—comes NOMAD., the area’s go-to spot for elevated small plates and entrees. We humans appreciate the ritual of excellent food shared at the communal table, and that’s exactly what NOMAD. does with a menu that is meant to be sampled and shared.
For the ultimate finish, treat yourself to the light-as-air Limoncello cake. Composed of a lemon chiffon cake base, the dessert is finished with plenty of mascarpone frosting and a dollop of homemade lemon-blueberry preserves.
Executive Chef Eric Basta says that Bao Buns are “the biggest seller, by far.” And one can see why: four Wagyu Beef Tsukune Sliders are paired with hoisin, miso mustard, pickled onions, and mustard greens. Another favorite is the miso marinated Black Cod with baby bok choy, sticky rice, chili flakes, and pickled ginger.
For the dinner hour, locally caught Good Harbor Whitefish, baked to its sweet and tender best, is topped with a choice of fresh herb butter or orange butter. International flavors include Thai, Indian, and Italian choices, and there are chicken, chops, and steak for the meat lovers, plus an ambitious array of vegetarian choices.
Good Harbor Grill has a maritime ambiance regulars know and love. (We love all that nautical blue, especially when the skies and waters match.) Next door, the Pine Cone ice cream shop—serving 70 flavors of Ashby’s Sterling—shares space with Glen Arbor Bakery, the source for the restaurant’s breads, including savory pepperoni garlic bread, plus fruit pies, bismarks, cherry coffee cake, and more.
To finish the experience, try the Almond Cherry Tart, Key Lime Pie, Belgium Chocolate Mousse Cake (because ganache should be its own food group), or Cheesecake Tacos, all of which pair beautifully with a serving of French press coffee. And speaking of drinks, NOMAD. has a full bar and an evolving wine list, plus an on-site wine locker for guests (by subscription).
We recommend a shareable plate like the wildly-popular Saku Tacos, which feature seared tuna presented in wonton “taco” shells topped with an Asian-style slaw and finished with scratch-made pineapple salsa, chili-lime crema, and micro-cilantro.
In addition to a full bar stocked with local and craft beer, wine, and spirits, Modern Bird spotlights natural wines. “Traditionally, we tend to think that older wine is better, but the concept with natural, organic wines is to drink [the young wine shortly after it’s bottled], to capture the essence of the now,” says Emily.
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Set along the banks of the famous Inland Waterway, the property’s picturesque location is nothing short of idyllic. Replete with traditional nautical touches— lighthouse décor, wooden accents, and a neutral color scheme—the restaurant’s beachy interior parallels the boats it billets. Featuring both indoor and outdoor dining, Pier M33 prides itself on meeting the needs of each guest.
For an accompaniment, travel to the other side of the menu and add some Smashed Potatoes with fresh herbs, crème fraiche, and caviar. Another favorite is the chef’s “adult version” of buttered noodles: Brown Butter Agnolotti stuffed with ricotta and tossed in brown butter, pepitas, pecorino romano, and fresh herbs.
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Frankly, based on the depth and breadth of the menu—and the proximity to excellent baked goods and ice cream—one could happily eat every meal at Good Harbor if so inclined. We’ll start with the most important meal of the day: The Good Harbor Combination is the perennial breakfast favorite with two fresh eggs, redskin potatoes, and choice of breakfast meat, with cracked wheat, rye, or sourdough toast.
Find NOMAD. at 795 Front St. in Bay Harbor. (231) 881-9090, nomadbayharbor.com
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Owner Emily Stewart describes the menu as American classics with a focus on local produce, seasonality, and simplicity. “Instead of having 20 ingredients in one dish, we’re going to try to really focus on the quality of the ingredients, so maybe there’s just six ingredients in one dish,” she says. “Our menu also is going to be kept very small, about 15 items, so that ingredients can be interchangeable and move with the seasons.”
On the menu, find Modern Bird’s take on fried chicken, tartare (served on their everpopular buttery Brioche), a savory galette (think of it as an open-faced pot pie) stuffed with mushrooms and other in-season veggies and made with their all-butter pastry dough, a cucumber-shishito pepper dish, and several other creative takes on fresh vegetables.
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Peppered with international flavor, the lunch and dinner menus, as well as Sunday breakfast in the off-season, have diverse offerings united by a quest for comfort. Featuring everything from Italian-inspired pastas to Mediterranean spices and Frenchthemed desserts, the menus are designed, in part, to keep guests guessing.
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Find Pier M33 at 9500 M-33 in Cheboygan. (231) 268-3336, pierm33onthecheboygan.com
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“Throughout the whole pandemic, the need has ebbed and flowed, but right now, the biggest need is due to the increased food prices and gas prices,” says Molly Kooi, spokeswoman for Feeding America West Michigan, which coordinates pantries in 40 counties in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
Combine those soaring costs with skyrocketing gas prices, and there’s added pressure on pantries, both in terms of families looking to stretch limited funds and the costs to collect and distribute food.
“What we’re seeing since the pandemic started is shortages in the grocery stores and
Then supply chain disruptions and inflation set in.
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“It’s that population we’re really seeing an increase from because the added food costs can really impact their budget,” Kooi says.
THE MISSING LINK IN THE FOOD CHAIN
Food insecurity threatens more and more NoMi families
A confluence of factors are contributing to growing food insecurity in many areas of northwest Michigan, from inflation and child care costs squeezing working families to food shortages impacting prices and availability.Andwhile the situation has spawned more creative and healthy ways to serve those in need, leaders at area pantries are concerned the end of pandemic benefits could conspire with rising fuel costs to make matters worse, at least in the short term.
“The biggest shift is not in how we’re serving people, though most of our mobile pantries are drive-through right now,” Kooi says. “It’s more how we’re gathering food.”
Finding New Solutions
Northwest Food Coalition to get creative, and the organization launched a “farm to neighbor” program during the pandemic that dovetailed with ongoing efforts to shift from simply supplying food to encouraging healthyWitheating.helpfrom $117,000 raised through Groundwork Center, a Traverse City-based nonprofit, the program purchases fresh food from area farmers to distribute to local pantries. The program has benefited both the coalition by reducing the cost of
Much of the recent demand is driven by ALICE clients—an acronym for asset limited income constrained employed—who have jobs but struggle to make ends meet.
In 2021, the coalition’s partner pantries served a total of 171,547 people, a figure that’s nearly 100,000 through July of this year. When the pandemic started, pantries were forced to shut down and shift to driveup service with pre-bagged food, but most never stopped serving the community.
Rising food costs have had a big impact on those who depend on food stamps, despite a boost in benefits during the pandemic. “So when the price of groceries went up, it meant people couldn’t buy the food they needed for their families,” Stone says. “It was a big impact all around in people being insecure in knowing if they have enough money or food to make it through the week.”
The rising demand is most evident at mobile food pantries that typically distribute fresh produce, poultry, dairy, and other perishable items directly to those in need. Across the northwest portion of Feeding America West Michigan’s service area, mobile pantry attendance increased by 14.3 percent for individuals and 15.2 percent for households over the last year.
Manufacturers and retailers that once donated foods have cut back, forcing the organization’s food bank to change tactics. Some items like meat are too cost prohibitive to replace, Kooi says, while other commonly distributed produce like apples, carrots, cabbage, sweet potatoes, corn, and melons have been in shorter supply.
Navigating the Changes
“The pandemic changed the whole picture of how people are being served and what their needs are,” says Val Stone, food coalition coordinator for the Northwest Food Coalition in Traverse City. Stone helps to monitor efforts at 43 pantries, 23 meal sites, and six “baby pantries” across six counties: Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, Leland, Wexford, and Grand Traverse.
“There’s not a lot of surplus. We’re having to buy food at wholesale cost from a lot of different retailers … because there’s not enough donated product to serve everyone in need,” Kooi says.
Across northwest Michigan, where Feeding America’s Cadillac branch works with the Northwest Food Coalition and Manna Food Project in Harbor Springs, 48,540 people—or one in eight—are food insecure. In Wexford County, it’s one out of every seven, and in Kalkaska County it’s nearly one in six.
being able to purchase food,” Stone says. “Shortages is certainly one trend we’re not used to seeing. The scarcity of food has also driven [up] the prices of food.”
In July 2021, the Manna Food Project served 505 people, while that number was 769 for the same month this year. Klingelsmith believes inflation and food shortages are driving the rise, and it’s unclear if or when it might wane.
“We’ll be able to take items and prepare them in ways we can’t now,” Kooi says. “We’ll be able to utilize the products in a better way by being able to process them in that commercial kitchen.” Those improvements will “trickle into the rest of our coverage area,” she says.
The struggle is further compounded by a reduction in subsidized food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that’s forcing Manna officials to devote more time to fundraising and grant writing to maintain operations.
“We have seen the lines increase and increase,” she says. “During the pandemic it wasn’t so bad because people were getting more help from the Muchgovernment.”likewith Traverse City’s Northwest Food Coalition, the increased demand and limited food supply has convinced the Manna Food Project to partner with 18 farms in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties to purchase fresh produce and animals for protein.
Yet despite the progress, the expiration of expanded federal food benefits from the pandemic threatens to increase demand around the same time families in the region look to fill their propane tanks for winter. The benefits were extended through August, and while the Northwest Food Coalition has lobbied Michigan’s congressional delegation for more time, it remains unclear how long they will last, Stone says.
The coalition has also forged relationships with area churches to help deliver food to shut-ins and others who can’t make it to pantries, improving services while cutting fuel“That’sexpenses.changing how people eat,” Stone says. “We’re partnering with as many people as we can to see that healthy food is available.”
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The food bank has also stepped up mobile distribution to rural townships and “tried to expand our services as much as possible,” despite a drastic drop of roughly half in food rescues from stores, Klingelsmith says.
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“We’re all kind of worried about it,” she says. “You have to choose between food and heating, and you’re probably going to choose heating. It’s causing us some anxiety if we’re going to have enough food to supply the pantries.”
All the while, figures on households served and numbers of children, people over the age of 60, and veterans in need continue to climb. “Each of those categories have gone straight up,” Klingelsmith says.
“It seems like it might get worse,” she concludes. “I don’t see it getting better any time soon.”
Officials at the Manna Food Project in Harbor Springs are “just trying anything possible to get food out the door,” says Carrie Klingelsmith, executive director.
purchasing food, while also helping area farmers that supplied restaurants shut down during the pandemic, Stone says.
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The coalition is now expanding on the program by launching a campaign with the help of the Groundwork Center and Michigan State University Extension to teach clients how to maximize the fresh food with cooking videos and classes.
Feeding America West Michigan has also evolved, moving its main warehouse in Comstock Park to Kentwood, where the organization added a kitchen to its reclamation department to process items like cabbage into coleslaw.
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The Great Lakes Business Network, on the other hand, is a group of nearly 200 business owners across the state who are working toward Great Lakes protection. (You’ll recognize other Up North entities from their roster like M22, Great Lakes Potato Chips, Crystal Mountain, Shepler’s Ferry, Short’s Brewing Company, American Spoon, and others.)
Harding has only been in the job for a few months, and already she has some major projects to tackle. First up is Cherry Republic’s impending move for its Traverse City storefront. The company will be renovating the Arcade building just down the block for a new retail space, offices, and even employee housing. Harding has experience building out stores and business locations, but it’s the housing component that gets her most fired up.
Cherry Republic teamed up last month to host Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to talk about fresh water and the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline. Harding says Cherry Republic looks for opportunities to support candidates who are running for office on platforms that align with the company’s values on climate change.
Switch over to a newsboy cap, and Harding engages with statewide organizations, lobbyists, and leaders to advance sustainable climate policy. Change yet again to a baseball hat, and she’s out in the community making connections and sharing the joy of cherries.
“Every day, you hear of people having
Because politics often moves like molasses, Harding partners with GLBN members to encourage fellow business leaders to take a proactive approach to the major hurdles affecting local communities and our environment. Harding says she asks herself not just “how can we amplify what
Sara Harding takes the lead on climate, community, and charitable giving with Cherry Republic
“We want to continue to be focused— like we have for the last few years—on climate change,” Harding explains. “How do we promote clean global energy? How do we protect our water? We’ve been really involved with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and the Great Lakes Business Network.”
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"Cherrishing” Northern Michigan
a big job. Wearing one hat—let’s call it a fedora—Harding leads Cherry Republic’s newly-formed Impact Department, which distributes the 1 to 2 percent of gross revenues the company gives away each year.
The former is a nonpartisan political organization dedicated to protecting land, air, and water in Michigan. MLCV and
Sara Harding is perhaps best known in NoMi for her role as the studio director of Yen Yoga & Fitness (which is now in their new digs at the Delamar Traverse City), but she’s also a curator and founder of TEDx Traverse City and a board member for Traverse Connect, TART Trails, and the Munson Medical Center Community Council.Oh,and she was just named the VP of climate and community impact at Cherry Republic.When asked how she manages to do it all, Harding says, “I never feel overwhelmed because I get to work with such amazing people in the community. I’m always very energized and excited about the opportunities.”Thatenergy will come in handy in her new role with Cherry Republic, since Harding is the first at the company to bear the title. From the sounds of things, it’s
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housing issues,” Harding says. “As a company, we need to help address that. We can’t wait for others to address that for us. We can’t wait for the county or the townships to address it. We have to address it, hence why we’re going to be putting housing on the second floor of thatHousingbuilding.”crosses categories in Harding’s role, connecting both her community efforts and her work in policy. She isn’t just advocating for attainable living for staff members, but also for politicians to make real change across a broad scope of topics.
“Every day is so much fun for me, because…I get to not only see all of our customers that are buying our products that are helping contribute to that 1 to 2 percent that we give away, but then I get to meet with all these organizations that get to benefit from it,” Harding says.
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we’re doing?” but also “how else can I get other organizations to align?”
One place where Cherry Republic appears to be leading by example is in their giving program. The company donates up to 2 percent of their earnings—roughly $500,000, according to a recent press release—to groups like Friends of Sleeping Bear, Circle of Blue, Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology, For Love of Water (FLOW), the Inland Seas Education Association, and others.
Harding will also be heading up Cherry Republic’s 31 Days of Giving in December, where the company donates to a different nonprofit each day. (Yep, that’s 31 organizations in the communities where Cherry Republic operates: Glen Arbor, Charlevoix, Holland, Frankenmuth, Ann Arbor, and Traverse City.)
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1. What is your must-have Cherry Republic snack? Right now, I am addicted to the Public House Snack Mix. It is a staple on my desk and my counter at home when guests are visiting.
5. And last, harking back to Yen Yoga, what are your favorite and least favorite (or hardest/most daunting) yoga poses? My favorite pose is savasana or corpse pose. At the end of every class, I want it to last forever. My nemesis pose is revolved triangle. I have practiced yoga since I was 18 and always cringe when that pose arises in practice—but it must mean I need it even more.
3. What is a new/under-the-radar product we should know about? Our Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt is typically not on most shoppers’ radar, but it is incredible to add to any griller’s pantry, and I love to keep grilling even when it’s snowing.
4. Cherry Republic’s motto is Life, Liberty, Beaches, and Pie. Where is your favorite beach, and what's your favorite pie filling/flavor? My favorite beach is Glen Haven, as I can stroll down from our HQ in Glen Arbor to soak up the waves and sand of Lake Michigan. My favorite pie filling is Mama Mary’s Top Secret Cherries. It makes any pie super simple and great, and I prefer to make cherry crisp with it—always a crowd pleaser.
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“What’s been great is that I get to meet and talk to all of those organizations that we have helped in the past,” Harding says. “Right now I can be with all of these amazing people in our communities that are so mission driven for their organization and find out how has [Cherry Republic] helped them in the past? How can we help them going forward?”
2. What is your go-to gift? I love giving the Fill the Bowls Gift Box—it has all the best items that anyone will smile and find some joy when opening.
To learn more about Cherry Republic’s charitable giving and company values, go to cherryrepublic.com/charity.
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While the west coast may be the main inspiration for the overall menu, some of those other “classics” also pop up from the opposing coast: a turkey club from New York, mussels from Prince Edward Island, and crab cakes from New England. (“People are obsessed with those,” Brunette adds.)
Some of the most popular dishes are ones that simply don’t have a major parallel in Traverse City cuisine: “I didn’t expect the tuna crudo to be such a wildly popular dish, but people love it,” Brunette says of the dish that features raw tuna, sashimi rice, and a
You can also expect a bit of an unfamiliar twist on the usual chicken plate: The Burrow is bringing the airline breast to town. “Our guests have asked for chicken, so chicken we will give,” Brunette explains, “but again: maybe something that not everyone is familiar with.” They’re also bringing in specialty sides like roasted brussels sprouts, local carrots, and other homier options.
“I had something similar in Chicago, and we were just trying to brainstorm off of that hot dip. It’s caramelized onions, it’s got
“Mama Lu’s I opened eight months
“People ask what I do in my free time. I’m like, ‘I literally troll restaurants.’ I don’t troll social media. I troll restaurant websites,” she says. “What they’re preparing, what their dishes are. What is Chicago serving right now? What is California serving?”
For a new challenge, they opened in a location far removed from the high foot traffic that Mama Lu’s and Flying Noodle see every day on Front Street in downtown Traverse City. The space has a larger footprint than its sister restaurants, and people can visit through three different modes of transportation: via car, via bicycle off the nearby TART, or even right off the dock of the marina across the street. (A tunnel runs beneath S. West Bay Shore Drive, allowing mariners easy access to the restaurant and vice versa—The Burrow established a special “boaters menu” for delivery during summer.)
Therebun.are other lighter takes on classics like the pork tenderloin with a panzanella salad or salmon with bok choy, ginger relish, and crispy rice. Both of these represent efforts to get away from what Brunette calls the “Midwest brown” type of cuisine and move towards “a fresher take on familiar classics that people enjoy.”
And if you’re not feeling like coastal cuisine? Not a problem. Brunette also wants The Burrow to be a place where someone can be on the water all day fishing and working, then come get a burger and a beer “and they feel completely comfortable,” she says. “You want to keep those familiar things…and then try to introduce [guests] to some stuff that they maybe have never heard or seen before.”
Like its sunny Cali-inspired menu that greets guests, The Burrow has been welcomed with open arms in its community of Traverse City and Leelanau locals, sailors, tourists, families, and foodies. They hit the ground running when they opened in late June, just as tourist season was coming to its frenzied peak in northern Michigan.
smoked chili aioli that has proven to be a quick frontrunner. The beef tartare is also an early standout, made with a slow-cooked egg yolk, capers, shallot, and toast.
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But it seems like any opening-era speedbumps at The Burrow were tackled by the staff and Brunette, who started bussing tables as a teen at the Riverside Cafe in Leland, then worked at 5-star hotels and high-end restaurants in Seattle and Chicago before coming back home to northern Michigan.
pregnant. Noodle, we opened in the middle of a pandemic. And so for [The Burrow], I was like, ‘Well, I’m not pregnant and the pandemic has waned, so really it should be a piece of cake, right?”’ she says with a smile.
With the area shifting into fall and winter weather, Brunette and her team are already planning out some newer, more seasonally appropriate menu items that aren’t easily found elsewhere. For example, unlike the ubiquitous spinach-artichoke dip or baked whitefish dip, The Burrow will be offering a hearty onion “fondue” instead.
It’s that last destination that helps inform the cuisine at their newest restaurant, which features a menu of what they describe as “California-inspired American” dishes like their popular French Dip sandwich (which originated in Los Angeles in the early 20th century) made with house-roasted beef and a local
the Leelanau raclette cheese, gruyere, and toast points. We’re super excited about that,” Brunette says.
Fall and winter will see the addition of lunch specials to the menu, as well as a new happy hour, featuring beers, wines, and cocktails, including their signature Squirtsky
If you catch Adrienne Brunette— restaurateur, CEO, and co-founder of Honest Hospitality, which runs Mama Lu’s, Flying Noodle, and now The Burrow—on her phone, she’s not going to be flipping through Facebook or Twitter.
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The Burrow finds its NoMi niche
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cocktail made with grapefruit juice, lime, soda water, and two kinds of vodka.
“I really think it’s listening to what the guest wants, and that includes our team
members: We call them our internal guests. … We have a servant-leader mind frame…[and] if someone wants an opportunity to grow with the company, there’s an opportunity to grow.”
Most restaurateurs take years to open up one restaurant, let alone three unique experiences in the span of six years. It’s
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for a few months, are Brunette and the team already thinking about restaurant number four? “I’m always thinking about what’s next,” she says. “I’m a glutton for punishment.”
not fairy dust making these three spots succeed, but instead Brunette’s hospitality experiences, as well as the culinary team’s years of training under Michelin-starred and Beard-Award winning chefs.
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The set lists and performers will change along the way from town to town, but the shows usually contain highlights from the latest album along with songs that have been a part of the repertoire since the beginning. (Curious fans can get a preview on Spotify.)
More than a band, The Watkins Family Hour has been an idea and musical residency evolving for over 20 years, which began as a side project for siblings Sara and Sean Watkins (who also make up two-thirds of the contemporary folk rock bluegrass group Nickel Creek). The sister on vocals and brother on guitar have been playing together since they were teenagers, and neither of them expected the project to still be going all these years later.
When their bus arrives at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Sara and Sean will be returning to a Michigan connection. “Our grandparents were from East Lansing, and they moved to California when they were younger, but it’s always given us an anchoring point in Michigan, even though I know it’s a long way from you northerners,” Sara says. “You have earned those summers—I know you know! Anyway, we’re just happy to be able to enjoy some of that incredible Michigan September weather up there with you.”
The center of The Watkins Family Hour idea has been a monthly (or so) sandbox residency at the famed Club Largo in Los Angeles. Sessions are loose and invitational and include special guests and featured artists joining Sara and Sean and the band. Everyone’s riffing and losing themselves in the pure joy of music with a small but highly-engaged audience in an intimate setting. Sara says, “We were lucky to come into the Largo scene, which is incredibly rich and fertile ground creatively, and we just feel really lucky to be a part of it.”
While Nickel Creek broke barriers in folk and bluegrass (winning a Grammy along the way), The Watkins Family Hour is equally innovative with elements of both genres, along with a honkytonk-styled take on the Beastie Boys classic Sabotage or a beautiful rendition of Hypnotized by the Tune-Yards that’s showcased on the new album. These surprises and delights go hand-in-hand with emotive renditions from the past including Tennessee Waltz like you’ve never imagined it could sound.
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“With these two musicians in particular, Pete and Margaret, we respect them so much and we love their musicianship so much. It’s going to allow each show to be unique to that night, that audience, that room…” Sara says. “We’re really going to enjoy customizing each night in a way that kind of feels right to us, that day, that room.”
The Watkins Family Hour
The Watkins Family Hour featuring Margaret Glaspy and Pete Harper is co-presented by Blissfest on Friday, Sept. 23, at Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. Doors open at 7:30 PM, tickets available from $2545 at greatlakescfa.org
Secret summer isn’t fading anytime soon, and if you’re looking for one last hypnotic, harmonica-laced hurrah, you should consider treating yourself to a night out with The Watkins Family Hour when they hit northern Michigan for one performance only Friday, Sept. 23, at Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor.
The upcoming stop in Bay Harbor (one of just 26 shows on the tour) will feature guest artist and New York-based singer songwriter Margaret Glaspy sitting in on almost the full set, along with musician Pete Harper filling out the sounds with keys, percussions, and other surprises. No two shows are ever the same, and that’s entirely the improvisational and collaborative spirit that fuels the project for Sara and Sean.
Prepping to hit the road, Sara Watkins shared, “This tour is going to represent our new album, which enjoys a lot of collaboration with musicians we play with a lot in Los Angeles.” Titled Vol. II for the two decades of experimentation, it’s the third studio album to come from The Watkins Family Hour and one that was both personal and reaffirming for the musicians returning to audiences after the pandemic.
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Among the Family Hour sessions are performers like Fiona Apple, Willie Watson, John C. Reilly, Jon Brion, Madison Cunningham, Lucius, Gaby Moreno, Benmont Tench, and Jackson Browne, who stop by and sit in. Audiences can expect a feeling of warmth and coziness to the concerts, where you feel like you’re at a backyard barbecue or reunion as the band and guests share stories and laughs and connect like old pals. It’s contemporary vaudeville—or a hip version of the Lawrence Welk touring show—and there is no fifth wall allowed.
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If you, like us, want to go all in on cider this fall, then look no further. We connected with local cideries to learn about their top new releases, some of which are here to stay and others that will only last as long as the keg(s). So grab your growler and your favorite drinking buddy—many of these fall flavors could be gone by the time the leaves drop.
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The Ethanologist from Townline Ciderworks 11595 US 31, Williamsburg | townlineciderworks.com
What are some of the key ingredients? Blueberries, cherries, and strawberries
How is it made? We specialize in using locally-grown apples and locally-harvested herbs and spices to enhance the unique flavors in our hard apple cider. The fresh sumac is placed into an infusion sock and steeped for several weeks to impart the most flavor.
This time of year, cideries are hard at work harvesting apples and getting all that magical fermentation going. They’re announcing carefully-aged concoctions and on-tap-only batches that are packed with flavor. Perhaps because so many of us grew up eating donuts and drinking NoMi apple cider (the non-alcoholic version) in the fall, cider season is extra exciting—we know it’s here and glorious and then gone before we can blink.
How is it made? We started with a cider blend focused on the Northern Spy apple, which was then co-fermented with blueberries, cherries, and strawberries. After fermentation, the cider was racked into Ethanology’s Ferox Gin barrels for aging. (Ferox Gin is made with local wild-foraged juniper, yarrow, sumac, and burdock root.) The cider was left bone-dry to highlight the subtle complexities of the fruit, oak, and foraged botanicals.
When can people enjoy it? It will be available on tap throughout the fall. And because it’s one of our favorites, we are going to create some concentrated sumac to use throughout the winter and spring.
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What are some of the key ingredients? Staghorn sumac berries
What makes this cider special? The Ethanologist is an ode to our neighborhood distillery down the road in Elk Rapids, Ethanology. This complex and herbaceous cider is a cocktail of its own.
When can people enjoy it? The Ethanologist will be on tap in mid to late September, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
What makes this cider special? In late summer and early fall, we all notice the large red berry clusters on the sumac that grows along the roadways. This panicle of berries is actually edible! Native staghorn sumac tastes wonderful when infused into the cider. The taste reminds us of passion fruit, and it has a passionately red/orange color like pomegranate. We experimented last fall with a small batch, and it was so well received we are putting it on the menu in full force.
Beaver Island Cider from Bee Well Meadery
How is it made? Soon Bee Well will spend a few days and nights picking apples on the island, then return home, only to fire up the apple press and juice the small island gems and begin the slow fermentation process that converts that sweet wild liquid into bubbly, crisp, and dry hard cider. Owner Jeremy VanSice recently traveled up to the island and came back happy to report, “It is going to be a banner year for apples on the island!”
Strawberry Jam from Tandem Ciders
What makes this cider special? This autumn, Bee Well Mead and Cider is bringing back a favorite that has roots tied to America’s Emerald Isle: Beaver Island. While Beaver Island is known for its quiet, sandy beaches, many miles of forested logging roads, and slower pace, it is also home to abundant wild apple trees. With their high acid levels, mild tannins, and natural sugar, wild apples make great hard cider.
What are some of the key ingredients? Local strawberries from Bardenhagen Berries and a McIntosh-heavy blend of apples, with some Rhode Island Greening and Northern Spy
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What are some of the key ingredients? Fresh wild apples from Beaver Island
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When can people enjoy it? Strawberry Jam is currently on tap at Tandem’s tasting room. We did a limited bottle run for our Cider Club Summer release, and bottles will also be available at the tasting room soon!
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When can people enjoy it? Beaver Island Cider will be on draft and in bottles this fall at the tasting room in Bellaire.
What makes this cider special? Strawberry Jam is super special because we used local strawberries and made a relatively small batch. We also rarely make ciders that include fruit other than apples.
How is it made? We co-fermented 500 pounds of strawberries with apple juice until it reached 4.5 percent residual sugar. The filtering process removed much of the pink color, but the strawberry flavor and aroma is very pronounced.
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Sailboat pilot Steve Strickland was headed to Chesapeake Bay from Queens, New York, early on Labor Day when nature called, NBC Philadelphia reported. He set the boat on autopilot and stepped away, but "the autopilot shut off," he said. The boat, which he'd bought only three weeks before, hit a rock jetty and became stuck in the sand at a beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, around 4 a.m. Strickland had to wait until afternoon to get a tow. For him, Labor Day amounted to "a lot of headache and a lot of money."
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In Fort Myers, Florida, Lee County deputies stopped to investigate a Nissan Altima that was parked blocking a bicycle lane on Sept. 3, NBC2-TV reported. Officers found a man reclining in the driver's seat; after
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During the U.S. Open tennis tournament on Sept. 6, as a match unfolded between Nick Kyrgios of Australia and Karen Khachanov of Russia at Arthur Ashe Stadium, two men in the stands stole the show for a few minutes, the Associated Press reported. YouTube prankster JiDion donned a barber's cape while a second man gave him a trim with clippers -- at least until tournament security arrived. "They were escorted out of their seats and then off the grounds for disruption of play," USTA's Brendan McIntyre said. "There's a first time for anything." However, it wasn't the first for JiDion: He got a trim at a Timberwolves vs. Mavericks game in March, and in July, he was banned for life from Wimbledon for blowing an air horn during a match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner.
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A Chinese man in his 40s, identified only as Hu, and his partner were picking pine nuts in a forest park in Heilongjiang province in northeastern China on Sept. 4 using an unconventional method: They were perched in the basket of a tethered hydrogen balloon. Which might have been fine, but the balloon became untethered, CBS News reported. The second person jumped to the ground, but Hu was aloft in the balloon for two days and traveled more than 200 miles before rescuers reached him by cellphone and instructed him about how to slowly deflate the balloon and land safely. By that time, he was close to the border with Russia. Hu was reportedly in good health aside from having back pain from standing so long.
Ryan Boria and Amy Schaner were really hoping for a slow night at the Wendy's where they both worked on Aug. 26. So as they drove to the restaurant in Tilden Township, Pennsylvania, they made a short stop, WFMZ-TV reported. Along the train crossing at Industrial Drive, Boria "placed a shunt on the track. He got back in the car with (Schaner) and they proceeded to Wendy's," Officer Frank Cataldi of the Tilden Township Police Department said. "They told us that their intentions were that if the gates could malfunction and they could somehow block traffic, then that would prevent people from getting to Wendy's, and they could have a slow night at work." Both were arrested on multiple charges, including causing or risking a catastrophe.
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Elizabeth Leon, 18, was hired to babysit a 4-year-old in Aventura, Florida, from 1:45 p.m. until midnight on Aug. 15, Local10 reported. When the child's mother texted Leon at 11:14 p.m. to say she was headed home, Leon texted back that she was "heading out ... because her mother paid for an Uber to take her back home and it arrived ahead of time," an arrest report said. Leon told the mother she had locked the door, and requested her $168 payment. The mother checked her Ring doorbell recording and saw that Leon had actually left at 9:45 p.m., leaving the child alone for more than two hours. On Aug. 22, Leon was charged with child neglect and transferred to jail, where she's unlikely to be able to leave early.
giving them a false name, he was asked to exit the vehicle. That's when Randy Austerman, 34, reached into the console and removed a 3-foot-long steel sword, then paused to attach a dragon-shaped handle to the blade. Police backed off as Austerman poked the sword out the car's window at them. As he tried to escape through the passenger door, Austerman was subdued and arrested; officers found methamphetamine, marijuana and a glass pipe in the car.
Behold the cautionary tale of Eric Merda, who shared his harrowing story with WTSP-TV on Sept. 5. Merda was at the Lake Manatee Fish Camp in Myakka City, Florida, when he became lost in the woods on July 17. When he found the lake, he decided to swim across: "Not the smartest decision a Florida boy could make," Merda said. As he swam, a gator got hold of his forearm and dragged him underwater three times, he said, and "when we came up the third time, she finally did her death roll and took off with my arm." Merda, suffering indescribable pain, returned to shore and started to walk, trying to find his way out of the swamp. Three days later, following the sun and power lines, he found a fence and a man on the other side. Merda told the man what had happened, and he summoned help. Surgeons amputated what remained of Merda's arm; now he's speaking out about the danger of alligators. "You guys know who you are, throwing rocks at them. Leave them gators alone."
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COOKING CLASSES WITH BEN BEEDEN: 10am, Bellaire Public Library. An hour-long workshop featuring hands-on prep work each week as participants create a soup, chili, or stew meal to be taken home, & frozen or cooked for your dinner. Held on Saturdays: Sept. 10, 17 & 24, & Oct. 1. Any participants who attend at least 3 sessions
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WRITING THE ARTS: OBJECT + WORDS = EKPHRASIS: 10-11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center Gallery. Using the GAAC Vessels exhibit as foundation, Michigan Writers will lead four, one-hour Sat. morning sessions. Ekphrasis is the time-honored tradition of using the visual arts for literary inspiration. Writers of all skill levels welcome. Free, but must pre-register. rasis/2022-09-10events/writing-the-arts-object-words-ekphglenarborart.org/
GREAT LAKES STRONGEST MAN/UNIT ED STATES STRONGMAN WORLDS: 10am-4pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. $10 GA; kids 10 & under, free. ----------------------browse/event/great-lakes-strongest-manironpodium.com/
THE WILD CARD TRIFECTA SERIES: 10am, Crystal Mountain, Bike Park, Thomp sonville. Today is Race 3. The Trifecta Se ries is a set of three races that can be done individually or as a series for overall points. Each race the riders will get two runs & their fastest time will be used toward the final re sults to determine the overall winner. The series will be scored based on a point sys tem with the highest scoring riders getting the top three spots. Online: $40 per event ; $45 per event day-of. crystalmountain.com/ event/trifecta-1
will receive a crock pot, instant pot, OR air fryer (your choice) after the classes have concluded. Registration required. Class size limited. Free. bellairelibrary.org
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AL PREPARATION & TRADE: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Empire. Join Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway for two programs. At 11am meet at the Platte River Picnic Area to explore the
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ING & WALK: The Open Space, TC. Gath ering, music & yoga begins at 9am with the walk to follow at 10am. Anyone who is dealing with mental illness or the loss of a loved one is encouraged to join. Help bring light to suicide prevention. event&eventID=8280afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.supporting.
CLASSIC: Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs. Rid ers depart on their re spective routes between 7:30-9:30am. Pre-ride check-in starts at 7:30am. This event features a variety of distances & routes, including the Little Tra verse Wheelway & the Tunnel of Trees. On the Little Traverse Wheelway route, which is a paved off-road trail, riders can select 14- or 30-mile routes. Three road routes, all utilizing the Tunnel of Trees, are available in 20-, 45-, & 60-mile distances. Helmets are required. Registration is $30 adults, $20 for kids 6-12, & free for chil dren five & under. All fees increase by $5 for same-day registrations.
BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: 7:30am: Balloon Flight #2: Launch from Marina Lawn. 10am: Autumn Glory 3K Col or Fun Run fundraiser for McLaren North ern Michigan Foundation Pediatric Patient Fund. Starting at Boat Launch in Village to the Observation Platform in Lakeshore Vil lage & back. Register on Eventbrite. 11am & 2pm: Kids/Family Painting Party with Gaudy Giggles. Register. 11am-1pm: Live music on South Marina Lawn with Kanin Elizabeth. 1-4pm: Live music by Yankee Station on North Lawn Terrace. 4-5pm: Pi lot and Crew Meet & Greet on Marina Lawn Panels for autographs. 4-8pm: Balloon art ist Twister Joe. 5:30pm: Balloon Flight #3. Launch from Marina Lawn. 6:30pm: Adult Sip & Paint with Gaudy Giggles. Regis ter. 8-8:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels. Balloons-Over-BH-Schedule-of-Events.pdfcom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-bayharbor.
Following the Water Blessing at 11am, The Deep Blue Water Samba School band will lead the Leelanau Un caged parade, signifying the start of the music festival. Head to downtown Northport on Sat., Sept. 24, where streets will be closed to host 40 live music acts on six stages, artisans, 15 food vendors and a kids tent. All free! leelanauuncaged.com
LEELANAU HARVEST TOUR: 8am, Her man Park, Suttons Bay. Presented by Cher ry Capital Cycling Club. Enjoy routes of 20, 40, 65 or 100 miles which wind through beautiful Leelanau County on paved roads. Includes views of farms, orchards, vine yards, dunes & villages as you ride. A box lunch will be served at Herman Park until 4:30pm & is included with registration fee. $60; $25 for 12 & under. cherrycapitalcy clingclub.org/lht
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SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL & BARN MAR KET: Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. 9am: Yoga in Bloom. 10am-5pm: Barn Market.
“BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR” PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: 10am. See local artists painting on location in Downtown Bay Harbor on Fri., Sept. 16 & the morning of Sat., Sept. 17 before a “wet paint sale” near the Boat Launch on Main Street from 2-4pm. paint-out-wet-paint-salectac-petoskey/balloons-over-bay-harbor-crookedtree.org/event/
10:30am-1:30pm: Live music with Peter Jensen. 11am: Sunflower Tour. 11am4pm: Pumpkin painting, face painting & lawn games. 2pm: Sunflower Tour. 2-5pm: Live music with Two Track Mind. lavender hillfarm.com/events-and-more----------------------
17TH ANNUAL WOOD BOATS ON THE WALL & THE INAUGURAL LEELANAU MARITIME HISTORY FESTIVAL: 10am3pm, Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. See the classic woods boats, en joy live music, & learn about the many or ganizations & individuals who bring mari time history to life. Free. leelanauhistory. org/events
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HBA PARADE OF HOMES: 9am-7pm. Pre sented by Idea Stream in the Grand Tra verse area. Tour seven fine homes built by the area’s top builders. In-person & virtual tours. $15 advance; $20 door. hbagta.com/ ----------------------parade-of-homes
C.S. LEWIS LITERATURE FESTIVAL: Sept. 15-18. Keynote Speaker for 2022 will be Ann Voskamp at the Great Lakes Cen ter for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Friday Recep tion with Ann Voskamp, Sept. 16, 6pm. $50 per person. Friday’s Keynote Address with Ann Voskamp, Sept. 16, 7:30pm. Saturday Seminars with Ann Voskamp, Carolyn Cur tis & Sarah Arthur, Sept. 17, 8:30am. cslew
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BAYFRONT FALL ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Bayfront Park, Promenade, Petoskey. Local Michigan author Michael Carrier will be signing books. Yard art, glass, paintings, jewelry, gourmet dog treats, candles & so much more to choose from. daniellesblueribbonevents.com
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RODNEY CARRINGTON - LET ME IN!: 8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. This comedian, actor, singer & writer recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter’s Good Records. $40, $50, $55. endar/concerts/rodney-carrington-let-me-inlrcr.com/event-cal
SWEETWATER EVENING GARDEN CLUB SEPT. MEETING/SPEAKER: 7pm, Acme Township Hall, Williamsburg. The guest speaker will be Linda Schubert from Sakura Bonsai Society of Northern Michigan. She will present a program on “De-mystifying Bonsai,” with samples & a demonstration on creating bonsai including choosing, planting, pruning & overall care of them. 938-9611. Free.
9-10:30am, Railroad Square Pavilion, downtown Kalkaska. Local leaders, nonprofit staff, & community-minded busi nesses come together to facilitate meaning ful connections across northern Michigan. All are invited.
NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: 6pm, Centre Ice Arena, TC. Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars. show/467296-nhl-prospect-tournamentcentreice.org/page/
TUNNEL OF TREES FALL SYMPOSIUM: 2:30pm, Readmond Township Hall, Harbor Springs. Prior to the symposium will be an optional field trip at 1pm at the Seberon “Boo” Litzenburger Nature Preserve, about six miles north of Harbor Springs. The sym posium will include land protection options presented by the Little Traverse Conservan cy, a discussion of tree health & road safety by the Michigan Department of Transporta tion (MDOT), & a presentation about corri dor improvements by Emmet County Plan ning and Zoning. Free. 231.344.1010.
THE HISTORY OF BELLAIRE IN POSTCARDS: 6:30pm, Bellaire Public Library. bellairelibrary.org
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TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I: 5pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Presented by Great Lakes Equestrian Fes tival. $15; under 10 free.
WOMEN CAN/WOMEN DO EMMET COUNTY: 11am-1:30pm, Bay Harbor Yacht Club - Lange Center, Petoskey. En
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT VOTING BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK: 12-1:30pm, Traverse Area District Li brary, TC. The League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area presents this free, in person event, with Chief Deputy County Clerk of Grand Traverse County Sam Ged man. Sam will answer your questions about voting. ----------------------lwvgta.org
BETSIE VALLEY TRAIL RUN: HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN: 8am. The Half Marathon, 10K & 5K courses are out & back on the Betsie Valley Trail starting in Thompsonville at the Web ber Sports Complex. The 1 Mile Fun Run is held on the ballfield onto the trail & back. northmittenevents.com/events
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Sut tons Bay Bingham District Library. Enrich your day with stories, songs & more. Free. sbbdl.org----------------------
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HARVEST FESTIVAL: 12-4pm, Zips 45th Parallel Harley-Davidson, Gay lord. Crafts, entertainment for kids, face painting & much more. facebook.com/ events/1192327914947210
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HOW TO CARE FOR ARTWORK & FAM ILY TREASURES: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Craig Hadley, executive director & chief curator of Dennos Museum Center, discusses ways in which objects deteriorate, tips to mitigate loss, & what to do to protect your belongings. Bring a treasured item & your questions. 231331-4318. ----------------------Free.
HBA PARADE OF HOMES: 11am-4pm. Presented by Idea Stream in the Grand Tra
NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: Centre Ice Arena, TC. 11am: St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars. 2pm: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. mentpage/show/467296-nhl-prospect-tournacentreice.org/
BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: 7:30am. Balloon Flight #4: Bonus Launch from Marina Lawn. Schedule-of-Events.pdfuploads/2022/09/2022-Balloons-Over-BH-harbor.com/wp-content/bay----------------------
MESSAGE FROM NYC: 7:30pm, City Op era House, TC. Guest soloist & conductor Andy Farber will lead the Traverse Sym phony Jazz Orchestra, taking you through a program of his original concert works, & arrangements of classic standards, by the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Har old Arlen & many others. $25.50traversesymphony.org/concert/andy-farber$61.50.
“MRS. KELLY’S JOURNEY HOME”: 2pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The story of a woman’s journey from Ireland to America & her struggle with dementia in her later years. This one-woman show explores the experiences of many generations of immi grants & adults caring for their aged par ents. Adults, $20; youth under 18, $10 (plus fees).
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ANNUAL BACKPACK BLESSING & BAR BECUE BRUNCH: 10am, Grace Episco pal Church, TC. Free lunch at 11:15am. All are welcome. Free. facebook.com/ events/390377829889925
WE FIGHT NOMI SOCIAL MEETUP: 4pm, East Bay Park, TC. All ages welcome to join for fun, positive social get-togethers. Since We Fight does most of their work on line, social meet-ups are a chance to get to know one another in person & maybe to
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PETOSKEY WINE REGION HARVEST SHOWCASE: Indulge in wines from 14 re gional vineyards, paired with small plates. Glasses are provided & are to be picked up at your first stop. $25. petoskey.wine
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: 8:30-10am, Jay’s Sporting Goods, Gaylord. Creating A Positive Work Place Cul ture. Featuring Tim Croll & Mark Copeland. $20 Gaylord Area Cham ber of Commerce members; $25 non-mem bers. Register. gaylordchamber.com/foodfor-thought
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NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: 11am, Centre Ice Arena, TC. Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. show/467296-nhl-prospect-tournamentcentreice.org/page/
DROP-IN ADVENTURESPRESCHOOLINART: 9:15-10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Classroom, TC. Led by Laura Adams. Young artists will have an opportunity to engage in themed activities while exploring various art methods. Reg ister early. $5. tember-19traverse-city/preschool-adventures-art-sepcrookedtree.org/class/ctac-
verse area. Tour seven fine homes built by the area’s top builders. In-person & virtual tours. $15 advance; $20 door. hbagta.com/ parade-of-homes----------------------
LOCAL HISTORY TALK: 2pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. With Old Mission resident Tim Carroll. 231-223-7700.
importance of seasonal movement, food preservation, & the Odawa’s preparation for winter. Please bring a chair. At 4pm Eric will meet at the end of Stormer Rd. to lead a 1.5-mile hike at the Treat farm out to a view of Lake Michigan. Discover why the Odawa were known for their ability to navigate the Great Lakes for trade, & how the tribe’s his tory of trade stretched beyond the realm of economics. Please bring water, sun protec tion & suitable hiking shoes. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/fees.htm
MEET & GREET AUTHOR EVENT: 11am-1pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Featuring Maria Provenzano, author of “Everyday Celebrations From Scratch.” mcleanandeakin.com
BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. With Lynne Rae Perkins, author of “Vi olet and Jobie in the Wild.” Perkins is also a Newbery Medal winner.
BAYFRONT FALL ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., Sept. ----------------------17)
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27TH ANNUAL TASTE OF HARBOR SPRINGS: 12-3pm, Marina Park, Down town Harbor Springs. Enjoy tastes from participating restaurants with your admis sion ticket. Each ticket includes a com memorative “27th Annual Taste of Harbor Springs” cup. $50.
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TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Presented by Great Lakes Equestrian Fes tival. $15; under 10 free. MESSAGEtraverse-city-horse-shows-events-447709eventbrite.com/cc/FROMNYC:(SeeSat.,Sept. 17, except today’s time is 3pm.)
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acquire a new skill, like knitting or crochet ing. Held every Sat. from 4-5pm, as they rotate throughout TC’s parks. Free. good workslab.org/fight----------------------
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COFFEE @ TEN, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Author, producer, photographer & filmmaker Chip Duncan will discuss his most recent book, “Ewaso Village: Poems and Stories from Laikipia County, Kenya.” Free. ----------------------ctac-online/coffee-10-chip-duncancrookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey-
LUNCHEON LECTURE SERIES: “BAT 21”: 11:30am, NCMC, Library Conference Center, Petoskey. One of the rescue pilots portrayed in the film, Horton Bay’s John van Etten wrote his own book about this Air Force rescue. He will provide his eyewit ness account of the harrowing, costly ex perience. Must pre-register. $15; includes a lunch buffet. ncmclifelonglearning.com/ events
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FREE SCREENING - SERIOUSLY AMAZ ING OBJECTS: SURVIVAL: 1pm & 2:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Join host Xavier Carnegie as he gives select Smithsonian visitors an opportunity to interact with artifacts & animals that repre sent amazing stories of survival. Limit of 30 people per screening. Please limit groups to 10 people. Free. Registration survivors-ticket-111993simpletix.com/e/seriously-amazing-objects-required.
joy beautifully designed tables, a view from the terrace, an auction & a multi-course lunch in support of survivors in the commu nity. Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/wrconm/ event/845039/ Individual: $175.
OPENING RECEPTION: FALL EXHIBI TIONS: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Cen ter, Galleries, Petoskey. Join for the opening receptions for “Travelogues: Juried Photog raphy Exhibition,” “Work: Juried Exhibition of Functional Art,” & the “Crooked Tree Photographic Society Exhibition 2022.” En joy appetizers & a cash bar while viewing the exhibitions. petoskey/opening-reception-fall-exhibitionscrookedtree.org/event/ctac-
DETROIT RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP: (See Thurs., Sept. 22)
GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB MEETING: 7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Featuring a program on bird migration. After a slideshow, go outside to listen for nocturnal migrants, using a micro phone & headphones, weather permitting. Free. grandtraverseaudubon.org
CHILLIN’ WITH THE CHAMBER: 4-6pm, Perry Farm Village, Harbor Springs. Check out what’s new at this premier senior living community, & hear about their plans for a new assisted living facility. Enjoy appetizers & drinks.
AN EVENING WITH JACK LESSENBER RY: 7pm, Charlevoix Public Library. Hear political columnist Jack Lessenberry as he weighs in on: The 2022 Midterm ElectionsWhat’s Going to Happen in Michigan..... and Beyond? ....and What Could All This Mean for 2024? RSVP by email to: democrats. charlevoix.rsvp@gmail.com. Event spon sored by the Charlevoix County Democratic Party. Suggested donation, $15. democrats. charlevoix.wordpress.com
HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: SOLD OUT: Sept. 23-25. A celebration of readers, writers, books, & the literary craft. Featuring na tionally-published authors & illustrators. hsfotb.org
TC GERMANFEST 2022: 6-10:30pm, Trin ity Lutheran Church & School, TC. “An Eve ning in Bavaria”: Live German music by Tommy Schober and the Sorgenbrechers,
GENEALOGY SOCIETY MEETING: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. The Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society will meet. Featuring guest speaker Kris Rz epczynski from the Archives of Michigan, who will present “Michigan Online: Family History Tools for Great Lakes State.” Free. gtags.org
OTSEGO COUNTY FAN 2ND ANNUAL RECOVERY EVENT: 6:30-8:30pm, Down town Gaylord, under the Pavilion. Celebrate Recovery Month with food, entertainment & fellowship. Learn about local organizations & treatment providers that support recovery in the ----------------------community.
22sept 23sept THURSDAY Trivia nite • 7-9pm FRIDAY FISH FRY All you can eat perch FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS FOR ALL Sporting Events! 231-941-2276 121 S. Union St. • TC. www.dillingerspubtc.com 231-922-7742 121 S. Union St. • TC. www.dillingerspubtc.com HAPPY HOUR: Daily SundayFriday4-74-9AllDay HarvestCelebratewith us! 9580 E Shady Ln, Suttons Bay • 231-947-8865
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NWS: AN EVENING WITH DR. BENJA MIN GILMER: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Based on one of the most popular “This American Life” stories of all time, “The Oth er Dr. Gilmer” is a powerful true story about a shocking crime & a mysterious illness that will forever change your notions of how we punish & how we heal. $15, $25; students, $5. cityoperahouse.org/node/463
MANAGING MONEY: A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE TO FINANCES PRESENTED BY THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: 2pm, Leelanau County Senior Services, Leela nau County Government Center, Suttons Bay. If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, help put financial plans in place. Learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs & the benefits of early planning. Free. alz.org/CRF
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PETOSKEY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Victories, Petoskey. $10 Chamber members; $15 notyet-members.
MICHIGAN: AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT NATIONAL FILM PREMIERE: 7:15-9pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Har bor. A new documentary about the great Mishigamaa that celebrates the history & legacy of Michigan. Benefits youth program ming for Great Lakes Center for the Arts’ Next Gen Program & Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Classroom Docent Tour Program. $25 GA; $10 students; $50 VIP - Includes an afterglow reception with producers David Crouse & Chip Duncan, & composer David Barrett. film-premiereskey/michigan-american-portrait-national-crookedtree.org/event/ctac-peto
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DETROIT RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP: 8am, Centre Ice Arena, TC. Sept. 22-26. $10-$20. centreice. org/drwtickets
AMERICA’S SUMMER PLACE: MACKINAC ISLAND’S GRAND HOTEL: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Michigan storyteller & author Mike Fornes shares his legendary knowledge of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Copies of “Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel” will be available for purchase at the event. Join in person or register to join via Zoom. Free.
COMEDY WITH TOM MCCARTHY: 7:45pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. A staple on the midwest club & festival circuit, Tom has been seen on “Laughs” on Fox Network, & was a regional finalist on Na tional Lampoon’s “Comic Search.” Recently he was a performer at the “Brew Ha Ha” Festival, & is the host of the weekly “Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle Podcast.” $20-$25. ----------------------traversecitycomedyclub.com/tom-mccarthy
HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: SOLD OUT: Sept. 23-25. A celebra tion of readers, writers, books, & the liter ary craft. Featuring nationally-published au thors & illustrators. hsfotb.org
German appetizers, Hofbräu beer & Ger man white and red wines: Gewürztraminer and Dornfelder. $30. events/tc-germanfest-2022-9-23-2022mynorthtickets.com/
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ARTISTS FAIR: 10am-4pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Unique & hand crafted items from local artists. 231-223----------------------7700.
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13TH ANNUAL BREEZEWAY FALL COL OR CRUISES: From 10am-noon at Royal Farms in Atwood, pick up your goodie bags filled with coupons, business swag, “Trip Tips” sheet of attractions, events, etc. & then “tour” 26 miles of C-48 The Breezeway at your own pace. ----------------------ejchamber.org
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC: WITH SPECIAL GUEST PATRICE RUSHEN: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Au ditorium. Grammy-nominated jazz pianist & R&B singer Patrice Rushen joins Inter lochen Arts Academy’s singer-songwriter & jazz combo students for an evening of mu sic. Best known for her 1982 single “Forget Me Nots,” the ASCAP Songwriter’s Award winner has performed alongside musical luminaries such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, & Prince. $22 full; $17 student. special-guest-patrice-rushen-2022-09-23terlochen.org/events/contemporary-music-in
EAST JORDAN FALL FEST: East Jordan Tourist Park. Featuring live music by the Jelly Roll Blues Band from 9-11pm. There will also be beer & wine, food & vendors, & family fun. 0076341665018&sk=eventsfacebook.com/profile.php?id=10
DENNOS FALL EXHIBIT OPENING: 7pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Enjoy the opening of “Jason S. Yi: Dissimula tions” & “Infinite Splendor, Infinite Light: The Bruce Walker Collection of Religious Ti betan Art.” Includes light refreshments from Burritt’s Fresh Market, a cash bar & live mu sic. Please RSVP your group in advance. At 7:30pm Jason S. Yi will lead an informal tour of his work in the MacFarlane Gallery. Free. simpletix.com/e/fall-2022-exhibitionopening-tickets-111423
2022 NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYFREE FAMILY EVENT: 10am-5pm, Cot ton Creek Farms, Thompsonville. Meet 50+ alpaca boys & girls, meet Lucy the llama, see alpaca babies, feed alpacas, shop for alpaca products & more. cotton creekfarms.com
COOKING CLASSES WITH BEN BEEDEN: (See Sat., Sept. 17)
EAST JORDAN FALL FEST: East Jordan Tourist Park. Featuring live music by Lou Thumser, Nelson Olstrom, Charlie’s Root Fusion, Two Track Mind, & Derailed. There will also be a co-ed softball tournament, Paint & Pumpkins Art & Craft Show, food, beer tent, cornhole tournament, hayrides, children’s games, early trick or treating at campsites & more. php?id=100076341665018facebook.com/profile.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Just af ter midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks, & by morning it is one passenger fewer. Dame Agatha Christie’s famous story was adapted into this come dy-mystery for the stage by playwright Ken Ludwig. Adults, $28; youth under 18, $15 (plus fees).
24TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL & SCARECROW EXTRAVAGANZA: 10am4pm, Bellaire. Includes the Kids Scarecrow Extravaganza Scavenger Hunt, Free Family 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, live music with Jes sica Dominic, mini pumpkin painting, Pie Eating Contest, Best Dressed Pet Parade, live music by Reggie Smith & The After Party, “Chopped” Disaster Style: Law En forcement Addition, & much more. Find on Facebook.
MICHIGAN ADVENTURE RACE: 6 OR 12 HOURS: Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac. Man istee National Forest Edition. Experience classic northern Michigan terrain while you trek, orienteer, paddle & bike in & around the majestic Manistee National Forest. 12 Hours option starts at 8am; 6 Hours option starts at 10:30am.
CADILLAC FOOTLITERS PRESENTS “THE 39 STEPS”: 7pm, 421 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac. A comic conspiracy caper filled with unexpected twists & turns. $11. cadil lacfootliters.ludus.com/index.php
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BOYNE CITY HARVEST FESTIVAL: 8am-3pm, Downtown Boyne City. Mu sic, crafts, children’s activi ties (10am-2pm), fall pro duce, more than 30 arts & craft vendors, & more.
WATKINS FAMILY HOUR: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Making up two-thirds of the Americana mu sic group Nickel Creek, musician & sibling duo Sara & Sean celebrate the release of their third studio album. Featuring special guest Margaret Glaspy. $25, $30, $35, $45. kins-family-hourgreatlakescfa.org/events/detail/wat
24sept 231.445.9122 | 411 N MAIN ST, CHEBOYGAN LibbysDowntown.com Fresh Baked Breads | Homemade Pie | Daily Quiche | Gourmet Grilled Cheeses BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER New fall arrivals from French Dressing Jeans! Shop now. 231-352-4642 • 419 Main St, Frankfort • www.hullsoffrankfort.com Downtown Gaylord Putting Happy back into Happy Hour Food & Drink specials - 3 - 6 pm Monday thru Friday
DETROIT RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP: (See Thurs., Sept. 22)
RAPID RIVER RUN & 1ST ANNUAL TORCH LAKE CRUIZERS CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Freedom Park, Rapid City. Rapid City Heritage Festival presents the Rapid River Run, a 5K run that begins & ends in the park at 8:30am followed by a one mile walk at 8:45am. Car show competition starts at 10am, with tro phies awarded at 2:45pm, & ending with a planned cruise around Torch Lake at 3pm. Also enjoy food & craft vendors all day & live music from local artist Darrel Boger from 11am-2:30pm. $15 entry fee to register a ve hicle; free to attend. facebook.com/RapidCity-Heritage-Festival-110979938219092
PEACE RANCH WILDERNESS RUN: Peace Ranch, TC. 10K Race: 9am; 5K Race: 9:15am. 100% of the race proceeds will go to serve veterans, at risk youth, chil dren & families in crisis. peaceranchtc.com/ wilderness-run
46 • sept 19, 2022 • Northern Express Weekly • Open Daily Year Round • • Food Truck • Coffee Bar • •Indoor & Outdoor Seating • • Live Music: Saturdays June August • • Provisions & Beach Gear • • Full Service Pro Shop • 1 1 8 N B r i d g e S t r e e t | ( 2 3 1 ) 4 9 8 5 8 5 5 | I n s t a g r a m : @ d a m f o o d t r u c k Located at the beautiful Elk Rapids Marina on Elk Lake Create a Personalized Keepsake in Minutes for a Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday, New Home, Retirement or Any Life Event! CuttingMugs Boards Wall &KeyPictureOrnamentsCoastersSignsFramesChainsMuchMore! Available at Free Engraving! 144 River St, Elk Rapids • 231-264-6420 • Mo n Sat 1 0 5, Sun 11 4 A GREAT PLACE TO PLAY FARMERS MARKET Every Friday in September FALLASSOCIATIONDOWNTOWNELKRAPIDSFESTIVAL September 24th, noon to 4:00
fully furnished log Pioneer House, the Nels Johnson Trapper’s Cabin, & the 1900 Pio neer Barn. There will be live music, tours & a large outdoor historical mural celebrat ing the 150th anniversary of the formation of Marilla Township. Donations welcome. marillahistory.org
COMEDY WITH TOM MCCARTHY: (See Fri., Sept. 23, except tonight’s time is 7:30pm.)
SEED SAVING 101: 1pm, Bellaire Public Li brary. Author & organic farmer Bevin Cohen will show how to save seeds from gardens, large & small. Free.
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ST. JOSEPH FALL FESTIVAL: 11am-4pm, St. Joseph Catholic Church, TC. Wine tast ing from all 12 Old Mission wineries, au thentic Hispanic food, music, kid’s tent, pi nata, raffle, & silent auction. stjosephtc.org
PLAY IT FORWARD: 6-10pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. A benefit performance by the Joshua Davis Band. This event in cludes an auction to support arts education at CTAC. It will feature a work of original art by local artist Kevin Barton. Pack a picnic & bring a lawn chair. Theater seating: $37.50; lawn seating: $15.50. event/ctac-petoskey/play-it-forward-0crookedtree.org/
“FIND YOUR PARK” AFTER DARK: STAR PARTY: 8-10pm, Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Glen Arbor. Enjoy a dark sky (new moon) viewing. Drop-in telescope & information stations will be available. Free, but a park entrance pass or annual pass must be dis played in your vehicle. Please park in the row furthest from the dunes with your head lights facing M-109. 231-326-4736.
25sept Onsite bird expert on use of bird houses, feeders & seed Nature products, gifts & books Guided bird walks 2072 J. Maddy barbsbackyardbirds@gmail.combarbsbackyardbirds.com231-276-3145InterlochenParkway,Open7days (231) 252-3552 439 E Eighth St. Traverse City HEARTH AND HOPS FOOD TRUCK OPEN TUES - SUN Open 7 Days | Free Admission | South End of 2nd Street Frankfort, MI | oliverart.org | 231 352 4151
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FREEDOM, DONUTS + CIDER FOR ALL: 12-4pm, Northport Marina Park Pavilion. Meet the Leelanau Republican Candidates for County Commission while celebrating the coming autumn. Held during Leelanau Uncaged. Free.
GRAND TRAVERSE AREA ANNUAL ROCK, MINERAL & JEWELRY SHOW: 11am-4pm, VFW Cherryland Post 2780, TC. Enjoy vendor booths, displays & shop ping. Adult entry donation: $2.
2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF FOR CHARITY: 12-4pm, Circle Park, adjacent to Barrel Back Restaurant, Walloon Lake. En joy not only the chili competition & tastings, but a local farmers’ market, canned food drive, kids’ activities, live music & more, all benefitting the Manna Food Project. for-charityback.com/post/2nd-annual-chili-cook-off-barrel-
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WRITING THE ARTS: OBJECT + WORDS = EKPHRASIS: (See Sat., Sept. ----------------------17)
BREATHING SPACE: Old Art Building, Leland. A new comedy by McAdoo Greer & Leland’s own Rebecca Reynolds. Lobby opens at 6:30pm with cocktails & appetiz ers. The show begins at 7:30pm on Sat. for the Red Carpet Premiere. Or enjoy on Sun., Sept. 25 at 3pm for the matinee show. Meet the cast & directors following the show. $65 on Sat.; $35 on Sun. ----------------------events/cocktails-and-comedyoldartbuilding.com/
9TH ANNUAL BLUE RIB BON RUN: 10am, starting at Byte Productions, 16th St., TC. This 4 mile run/walk along the Boardman Lake Trail is held in memory of Curt Barrons, who was an active member of the local US-Too prostate cancer support group. All race proceeds support local prostate can cer support, education & advocacy groups. Register: https://events.bytepro.net/blueribbon-run----------------------
CADILLAC FOOTLITERS PRESENTS “THE 39 STEPS”: 7pm, 421 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac. A comic conspiracy caper filled with unexpected twists & turns. $11. cadil ----------------------lacfootliters.ludus.com/index.php
LEELANAU UNCAGED: 11am, Downtown Northport. Featuring a water blessing, pa rade, live music - 40 acts on six stages (Sil ver Creek Revival, Crystal Bindi Dancers, Robin Connell Trio, Northport Community Band, Parallel 45, StoneFolk, The Fabulous Horn Dogs & many others), artisans, 15 food vendors & a kids tent. Free. leelanau uncaged.com
PENINSULA LIBRARY ART FAIR: 10am4pm. Held at the brand new Peninsula Com munity Library, 2893 Island View Rd., TC. Local artists present: block printing, glass ware, jewelry, natural fiber toys, oil painting, photography, woodworking & more. Free. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH FALL BAZAAR: 10am-3pm, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Beulah. Sponsored by the Presby terian Women of St. Andrews Church. Pro ceeds from the sale are used to support lo cal charities. For info call the church office: ----------------------231-882-4241.
GENO’S ANNUAL CAR SHOW & FRIENDS OF THE BVDL FLEA MARKET & ARTS/ CRAFTS SHOW: Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill, Thompsonville. Geno’s Annual Car Show: 12-4pm. $5 entry fee. Registration: 12-2pm. 231-378-2554. Live entertainment by Duke and the Studebakers. Flea market & Arts/ Crafts Show held in conjunction with car show, but from 12-5pm. and-flea-marketcar-show-and-bvdl-friends-arts-crafts-fair-trictlibrary.org/news-events/genos-annual-betsievalleydis
OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Classroom, Petoskey. Enjoy drop-in arts & crafts activi ties. Free.
TALES & CURIOSITIES: 2pm, Marilla His torical Society, Copemish. An afternoon of storytelling to bring local history alive. The museum complex consists of four historic buildings that include: the 1920 Marilla Standard School, the 1870’s two-story,
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: (See Fri., Sept. ----------------------23)
HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: SOLD OUT: (See Fri., Sept. 23)
TC FAMILIENFEST 2022: 10am-2pm, Trin ity Lutheran Church & School, TC. A free, family-friendly event under the Bavarian tent. Enjoy games & prizes. Food is avail able to purchase. ----------------------events/tc-familienfest-2022-9-24-2022mynorthtickets.com/
GRAND TRAVERSE AREA ANNUAL ROCK, MINERAL & JEWELRY SHOW: 10am-5pm, VFW Cherryland Post 2780, TC. Enjoy vendor booths, displays & shop ping. Adult entry donation: $2.
BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Michael Lucido will sign his book “Little Drop.” ing-michael-lucido-little-drophorizonbooks.com/event/book-sign
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PETER DOUGHERTY OLD MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-5pm. Tour the 180 year old Dougherty House built by Rev. Dougherty, Chief Ahgo sa & his people where Old Mission Peninsu la earned its name. Explore the House, out buildings, a new visiting exhibit & 15 acres of trails. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com
GROW BENZIE COMMUNITY MARKET: Wednesdays, 2-6pm, 5885 Frankfort High way, Benzonia. Local farm fresh produce, handmade crafts & community connections.
SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET: Sat urdays, 9am-1pm, North Park, 602 Front St., Suttons Bay.
SHIPWRECKS OF THE MANITOU PAS SAGE EXHIBIT: Runs through Dec. 30 at Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the Leelanau Peninsula & its islands. leela nauhistory.org/exhibits
GRAVESTONE MAINTENANCE PRO GRAM: 2pm, Colfax Township Cemetery, near Thompsonville. For more info & to reg ister, visit the web site, email info@benzie museum.org, or call 231-882-5539. Free.
PAINTINGS BY MIMI FRANCO-BELL: Al den District Library, Sept. 3-30. See Mimi’s watercolor paintings & prints on display. ----------------------231-331-4318.
GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. Held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Oct. 10, 10am-12:30pm. Learn about the history of this area on a two mile route through historic neighborhoods, the waterfront area & downtown. 946-4800.
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY GROUP: Fridays, 1-3pm through Nov. 18. 856 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. Learn skills for managing difficult emotions, mindful ness, coping skills for distress tolerance & skills for setting boundaries with others. Group limited to 10 people. Register: 231846-4495.
BREATHING SPACE: (See Sat., Sept. 24)
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, corner of State & Main streets, Harbor Springs.
INTERLOCHEN FARMERS MARKET: 9am-2pm, Interlochen Corners, US 31 S at J. Maddy Parkway. Held every Sun. through Oct. ----------------------231-378-4488.
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EAST JORDAN FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 10am-2pm, East Jordan Tourist Park.
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SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARM ERS MARKET: Saturdays, 7:30am-noon; Wednesdays, 8am-noon. Lot B, Downtown TC, across from Clinch Park. dda.down towntc.com/farmers-market
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PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2022 GAL LERY EXHIBITION: Runs through Sept. 17 at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. View & shop plein air & studio works by the Paint Grand Traverse featured artists.
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JORDAN RIVER ARTS COUNCIL’S MEM BER SHOW: Held at Jordan River Art Cen ter, East Jordan through Sept. 30. Featuring the work of JRAC member artists. The gal lery will be open Thurs. through Mon. from 1-4pm & closed Tues. & Weds. jordanriver ----------------------arts.com
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ELK RAPIDS FARMER’S MARKET: Fri days, 8am-noon. Held at the Elk Rapids Chamber on Elk River. elkrapidschamber. ----------------------org/farmers-market
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DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm. Howard St., between Mitchell & Michigan streets, Petoskey.
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KINGSLEY FARMERS MARKET: Wednes days, 3-7pm, Brownson Memorial Park, Kingsley. Shop for all the bounty from the garden plus meat, dairy, fish, baked goods, preserves & ----------------------crafts.
HEALING PRIVATE WOUNDS RECOVERY GROUP: Thursdays, 5:30-7pm through Nov. 17. 856 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. A 10 week recovery program. For adults who have been sexually abused. Explore ways to heal from sexual abuse trauma. Register: ----------------------231-846-4495.
THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS OUT DOOR FARMERS MARKET: Mondays, 2-6pm, The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, TC. Featuring fresh fruits & veg gies, eggs, honey, baked goods, & much more. market-17-6thevillagetc.com/outdoor-farmers-
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A BRUSH WITH NATURE ART SHOW & SALE: Runs through Oct. 28 at City Opera House, TC. Three local artists showcase the beauty of this place they call home - north ern Michigan. They include Jacquie Auch, Dorothy McGrath Grossman & Janet Wilson Oliver. The exhibit will be on display Mon.Fri., from 10am-2pm, & during events in Sept. & Oct. cityoperahouse.org
TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB MEM BER SHOWCASE EXHIBIT: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Photographic exhibit by members of the Traverse Area Camera Club runs through Nov. 18. tacameraclub.org
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MUFFIN RIDE: Join the Cherry Capital Cy cling Club every Fri. at 9am for a bike ride to Suttons Bay & back from the parking lot in Greilickville behind Subway on M-22. It includes a coffee & bakery stop. Continues through Oct. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org
- RED/WHITE GAME: Noon, Centre Ice Arena, TC. Reserved & Mezzanine tick ets are SOLD OUT. Standing room tickets available. $15-$25.
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BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, ASI Community Center & Park, ----------------------Bellaire.
OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Held Saturdays until Oct. 1, 9am-1pm. New loca tion: Petoskey Friendship Senior Center, 1322 Anderson Rd. Local crops & crafts. oldtownemmetfarmmarket.com
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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETO -SKEY:“TRAVELOGUES: JURIED EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY”: Runs Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 in Gilbert Gallery. Highlights out standing images that embody the essence of travel. Forty-eight pieces by 25 Michi gan artists were selected for this ogues-juried-photography-exhibitioncrookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/travelexhibition.
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- INFINITE SPLENDOR, INFINITE LIGHT: Runs Sep. 24 - Dec. 23. Two years after graduating from DePauw University in 1953, Bruce Walker became a case officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. As a CIA officer, Walker participated in the Tibetan resistance project (code name ST CIRCUS) in its earliest stages, only six years after the Chinese People’s Liberation Army invaded Tibet & captured the capital city of Lhasa. In 2002, Walker donated his 66-piece collec tion of Tibetan thangkas, works on paper, & religious objects to DePauw University.
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- 2022 ANNUAL CAPE DORSET PRINT COLLECTION: Runs Sep. 24 - Nov. 27. In this collection of 34 prints by 15 artists, there is a diverse array of themes & techniques that showcase each artist’s individual voice.
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DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - “JASON S. YI: DISSIMULATIONS”: Runs Sep. 24 - Dec. 23. Jason S. Yi is an inter disciplinary artist working in photography, video, sculpture, drawing, & site-specific installations. Immigrating from South Korea to United States at an early age, his work is conceived through a bi-cultural lens & inter rogates the notion of perception’s equiva lence to reality.
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- NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Featuring professional & emerging photographers in this 5th annual photo exhibit. Runs through Sept. 18. The gallery is open Weds. through Sun., 12-4pm. Photographers are submit ting a variety of photo genre such as land scapes, waterscapes, wildlife & architecture as well as mobile photography & specialty film processing. org/events-exhibitsnorthportartsassociation.
TURTLE HILL ART COLLECTION: Held in the Norman Brumm Artist Reference Li brary. On loan from the private collection of local resident Joan MacGillivray. Runs through Oct. 1. Open 11am-4pm on Mon. through Fri. & 11am-3pm on Sat.
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CROOKED TREE PHOTOGRAPHIC SO CIETY EXHIBITION 2022: Runs Sept. 17 – Oct. 29 in Atrium Gallery. Featuring re cent work by members of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. Photographs were self-selected by the group through peer re view. tion-2022crooked-tree-photographic-society-exhibicrookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/
- CHARLEVOIX AND THE NIGHT: An ex hibition featuring paintings by three award winning artists: Kevin Barton, Kurt Ander son, & Phil Fisher. Each artist explores their approach to nocturne. Runs through Oct. 29. Open 11am-4pm on Mon. through Fri., & 11am-3pm on Sat. charlevoixcircle.org
- “WORK: JURIED EXHIBITION OF FUNC TIONAL ART”: Runs Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 in Bonfield Gallery. Featuring work exploring the relationship between form & -juried-exhibition-functional-artcrookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/work-function.
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UNION STREET STATION, TC 9/17 -- Brett Mitchell & The Mitchfits, 10 9/18 & 9/25 -- Video DJ Dance Party, 10 9/20 -- Open Mic Comedy, 8-9:30; then Electric Open Mic 9/21 -- DJ DomiNate, 10 9/23 -- Comedy Show, 6-9; then One Hot Robot 9/24 -- One Hot Robot, 10
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9/25 – Marco Dedenbach
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9/20 -- Open Mic & Musical Tal ent Showcase, 7
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9/18 – Karaoke, 6-8 9/17PATIO:-- Silver Creek Revival, 9/206:30-9:30--Tuesday Trivia, 7-9 9/22 -- Family Jam, 6:30-9:30 9/23 -- Slim Pickins, 6:30-9:30 9/24 -- Marsupial Cream Pie, 6:30-9:30
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9/24 -- Jazz Cabbage, 5-8
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ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY, TC 9/23 -- Drew Hale, 4-7
MUSKRAT DISTILLING, BOYNE CITY
9/23 -- Gabriel Lundy 9/24 -- Tim Jones
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): I'm getting a psychic vision of you cuddled up in your warm bed, surrounded by stuffed animals and wrapped in soft, thick blankets with images of bunnies and dolphins on them. Your headphones are on, and the songs pouring into your cozy awareness are silky smooth tonics that rouse sweet memories of all the times you felt most wanted and most at home in the world. think I see a cup of hot chocolate on your bedstand, too, and your favorite dessert. Got all that, fellow Cancerian? In the coming days and nights, I suggest you enjoy an abundance of experiences akin to what I've described here.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Tips for making the most of the next three weeks: 1. Be proud as you teeter charismatically on the fence. Relish the power that comes from being in between. 2. Act as vividly congenial and staunchly beautiful as you dare. 3. Experiment with making artful arrangements of pretty much everything you are part of. 4. Flatter others sincerely. Use praise as one of your secret powers. 5. Cultivate an open-minded skepticism that blends discernment and curiosity. 6. Plot and scheme in behalf of harmony, but never kiss ass.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Even when your courage has a touch of foolhardiness, even when your quest for adventure makes you a bit reckless, you can be resourceful enough to avoid dicey consequences. Maybe more than any other sign of the zodiac, you periodically outfox karma. But in the coming weeks, I will nevertheless counsel you not to barge into situations where rash boldness might lead to wrong moves. Please do not flirt with escapades that could turn into chancy gambles. At least for the foreseeable future, I hope you will be prudent and cagey in your quest for interesting and educational fun.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1946, medical professionals in the UK established the Common Cold Unit. Its goal was to discover practical treatments for the familiar viral infection known as the cold. Over the next 43 years, until it was shut down, the agency produced just one useful innovation: zinc gluconate lozenges. This treatment reduces the severity and length of a cold if taken within 24 hours of onset. So the results of all that research were modest, but they were also much better than nothing. During the coming weeks, you may experience comparable phenomena, Taurus: less spectacular outcomes than you might wish, but still very worthwhile.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are an extra authentic Aquarius if people say that you get yourself into the weirdest, most interesting trouble they've ever seen. You are an ultragenuine Aquarius if people follow the twists and pivots of your life as they would a soap opera. And I suspect you will fulfill these potentials to the max in the coming weeks. The upcoming chapter of your life story might be as entertaining as any you have had in years. Luckily, imminent events are also likely to bring you soulful lessons that make you wiser and wilder. I'm excited to see what happens!
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Mary Oliver wrote, "There is within each of us a self that is neither a child, nor a servant of the hours. It is a third self, occasional in some of us, tyrant in others. This self is out of love with the ordinary; it is out of love with time. It has a hunger for eternity." During the coming weeks, Scorpio, I will be cheering for the ascendancy of that self in you. More than usual, you need to commune with fantastic truths and transcendent joys. To be in maximum alignment with the good fortune that life has prepared for you, you must give your loving attention to the highest and noblest visions of your personal destiny that you can imagine.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn poet William Stafford wrote, "Saying things you do not have to say weakens your talk. Hearing things you do not need to hear dulls your hearing." Those ideas are always true, of course, but I think it's especially crucial that you heed them in the coming weeks. In my oracular opinion, you need to build your personal power right now. An important way to do that is by being discriminating about what you take in and put out. For best results, speak your truths as often and as clearly as possible. And do all you can to avoid exposing yourself to trivial and delusional "truths” that are really just opinions or misinformation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "Love your mistakes and foibles," Virgo astrologer William Sebrans advises his fellow Virgos. "They aren't going away. And it's your calling in life—some would say a superpower—to home in on them and finesse them. Why? Because you may be able to fix them or at least improve them with panache—for your benefit and the welfare of those you love." While this counsel is always relevant for you, dear Virgo, it will be especially so in the coming weeks.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tips to get the most out of the next three weeks: 1. Use your imagination to make everything seem fascinating and wonderful. 2. When you give advice to others, be sure to listen to it yourself. 3. Move away from having a rigid conception of yourself and move toward having a fluid fantasy about yourself. 4. Be the first to laugh at and correct your own mistakes. (It'll give you the credibility to make even better mistakes in the future.) 5. Inspire other people to love being themselves and not want to be like you.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): For 15 years, Leo cartoonist Gary Larson created The Far Side, a hilarious comic strip featuring intelligent talking animals. It was syndicated in more than 1,900 newspapers. But like all of us, he has had failures, too. In one of his books, Larson describes the most disappointing event in his life. He was eating a meal in the same dining area as a famous cartoonist he admired, Charles Addams, creator of The Addams Family. Larson felt a strong urge to go over and introduce himself to Addams. But he was too shy and tongue-tied to do so. Don't be like Larson in the coming weeks, dear Leo. Reach out and connect with receptive people you'd love to communicate with. Make the first move in contacting someone who could be important to you in the future. Be bold in seeking new links and affiliations. Always be respectful, of course.
PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): In a poem to a lover, Pablo Neruda wrote, "At night I dream that you and I are two plants that grew together, roots entwined.” suspect you Pisceans could have similar deepening and interweaving experiences sometime soon—not only with a lover but with any treasured person or animal you long to be even closer to than you already are. Now is a time to seek more robust and resilient intimacy.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Here’s a scenario that could be both an invigorating metaphor and a literal event. Put on rollerblades. Get out onto a long flat surface. Build up a comfortable speed. Fill your lungs with the elixir of life. Praise the sun and the wind. Sing your favorite songs. Swing your arms all the way forward and all the way back. Forward: power. Backward: power. Glide and coast and flow with sheer joy. Cruise along with confidence in the instinctive skill of your beautiful body. Evaporate thoughts. Free yourself of every concern and every idea. Keep rambling until you feel spacious and vast.
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OPENING FOR FACILITIES & PROPERTY MANAGER This role will be responsible for maintaining & managing facilities & land & managing overnight rentals & event reservations. The employee will manage, book, & maintain multiple cabins, campsites, outdoor spaces, & a lodge for rental, hospitality, & guest services. Seeking applicants with experience in property management, expertise in facilities management, & some skill in carpentry, electrical, plumbing & general automotive/mechanical areas. Read the full description & how to apply at https:// exploregorec.org/open-positions/
Mini split Heat/AC, Standard shower, toilet, two sinks, spacious loft with queen Tempurpedic, Kitchen with Small fridge, Microwave, Convection oven/toaster, great Short Term Rental history, could be office, studio, ADU, business,comes furnished. To be paid in full before removing, no financing. Near Omena psmithbell@gmail.com
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NOW HIRING AT HOUSING NORTH: Housing North seeks to hire a Charlevoix based Housing Ready Program Coordinator. See full job description at housingnorth.org/about-us
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TIDYING UP...WITH ALL SEASONS HAULING!: Power washing, junk haul away for a fair price. Clean out the garage or attic. NEED brush hauled away. Call Mike at 231871-1028. Anything you need I can do it. Senior discount!!
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE IS HIRING Seeking a Business Academic Area Office Manager responsible for managing a wide range of complex, confidential, and operational duties for the Academic Area. Starting salary $47,356.00/ yr plus full benefits package. NMC is EOE nmc.edu/non-discrimination
WILDLIFE TRACKING AND TRAILING COURSE Out on the land, along the great lake, in Leelanau County, we will develop and
COTTAGE FOR RENT: Traverse City, Very Nice 1 BR Cottage, W/D, A/C, Fully Furnished, All Utilities Included, Cable TV, Enclosed Porch, Month-to-Month to One Year, No Pets; $1,600 mo., 231-631-7512.
refine this ancient skill set for exploring the wild earth. Perfect for hunters, naturalists & all. certification/https://humannatureschool.org/tracking-
MEDICAL CANNABIS CAREGIVER ACCEPTING PATIENTS: Started in 2008, hydro/organic. Pesticide and chemical free. 231-357-4969 Levi
Servicing all of Northern Michigan. Great extra income or full time career.
Northern Express Weekly • sept 19, 2022 • 55 Mike Annelin Enthusiastic & Experienced Call Mike 231-499-4249 or 231-929-7900 0.72 acres, corner of Carver & Hastings Zoned industrial, empty lot $850,000 MLS#1882613 Unique property directly on East Bay on OMP Unbelievable sunrise views, make this your own! $675,000 MLS# 1897682 Splendid 3,310 sq. ft. of Residential or Commercial space in GT Commons 8 unique rooms, living/conference room, kitchen, 3/4 bath, Units G20 and G30 $685,000 MLS# 1901257 Great 2,294 sq. ft. Residential or Commercial space in GT Commons6 unique rooms, kitchen, Unit G30 $515,000 MLS# 1901258 Gorgeous 4 bed, 3 bath ranch in desirable Orchard Heights on OMP. Wonderful outdoor area, high-end updates throughout home $525,000 MLS# 1899962 Delightful 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,816 sq. ft. downtown TC home. Gorgeous updates abound throughout. $375,000 MLS# 1903209 SOLDSOLD 3.47 acre parcel in Holiday Hills. Zoned high-density residential $395,000 MLS# 1897516 0.55 acre wooded lot on OMP Ready for a new build, great location $175,000 MLS# 1903746 BACKONMARKET BeautifulSALEPENDING1acreparcel in Port of Old Mission Wooded lot, build site, East Bay views $150,000 6352 Mission Pointe NEWLISTING
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