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FILMGOER ON THE TOWN AT THE TRAVERSE CITY FILM FESTIVAL

JULY 31 - AUGUST 5, 2018

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Quiz Show

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Trivia time. You’ve got this!

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What was the first film to premiere at the re-opening of the renovated State Theatre on November 17, 2007? a) The Red Balloon b) Up and Away c) Airplane! d) The Kite Runner e) Bubble Boy

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TCFF was founded by Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Michael Moore, which of these films was not directed by him? a) Capitalism: A Love Story b) Roger & Me c) The War Room d) Fahrenheit 9/11 e) Where To Invade Next

Did ya know?

Traverse City’s own State Theatre celebrates 10 years since the TCFF renovated and reopened it as a missiondriven nonprofit community art house.

Of the 2,804 films shown (it would take you 214 days to watch them all!) these are the top 10 most popular:

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10 SAVING MR. BANKS 9

THE IMITATION GAME

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THE DESCENDANTS

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MIDNIGHT IN PARIS

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LA LA LAND

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LINCOLN

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UP IN THE AIR

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SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

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JUNO

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THE KING'S SPEECH

Actress and activist Susan Sarandon attended the 2012 TCFF and brought a special little guest. What was her dog’s name? a) Benji b) Perdita c) Penny d) Lassie e) Beethoven

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Which two films from TCFF 2017 went on to be nominated for a Best Documentary Oscar earlier this year? a) Chasing Coral b) Abacus: Small Enough To Jail c) Icarus d) Bill Nye: Science Guy e) Strong Island

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Which actor does not appear with Jane Fonda in the 2018 romantic comedy Book Club? a) Ed Begley, Jr. b) Andy Garcia c) Don Johnson d) Colin Farrell e) Richard Dreyfuss

TRIVIA ANSWERS

1) D: The Kite Runner, 2) C: The War Room, 3) C: Penny, 4) B: Abacus: Small Enough To Jail & C: Icarus, 5) D: Colin Farrell

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SNAG A TICKET FOR A SOLD-OUT SHOW

Fest Like a Pro

Nothing is ever totally sold out at TCFF. If a show is listed as “Standby Line Only,” a standby ticket line will form one hour before the screening. And good news, says TCFF Creative Director Meg Weichman, nearly everyone gets in through the standby line, even to some of the very hottest tickets at the festival.

A PRO MOVE | Patrons with vouchers can go to the front of the standby line for general admission shows. Anyone can purchase a voucher for $15 and they don’t expire until the end of next year’s festival.

Still no luck? Weichman says, “We encourage people to take a chance on something new.

The beauty of the festival is the sense of discovery!”

Make the Most of the Free Flicks at the Open Space.

The sun sets over the bay and the movie starts. Here’s what to know: • Early is on time, on time is late. The best seats go quickly! Plus, there’s live music before each movie.

• Down in front! Blanket seating only in the first few rows.

• Bug spray is crucial. Because mosquitos suck.

• Make sure your phone is charged so you can use it as a flashlight. You’ll need one!

• Bring loose change from your couch or car for popcorn.

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• Great Lakes = Great Lake Effect Coldness. Nights by the bay get chilly. Pack a sweater.

be brilliant at the Q&A! • Keep it short and spread the love. Lots of fans want a chance, too. One great Q is better than a bunch strung together. Trust us.

• Flattery may get you everywhere, but it’s not a Q. ‘Nuff said.

• Never, ever, ask a filmmaker “What was your budget?” or “How much did it cost to make?” There is never a great A to that Q and most cringe inside when they hear it. If you see them later on the shuttle, or at a party—it’s fair game to chat ’em up one-on-one on the financials.

• It seems obvious, but pay attention to the other Q’s and don’t repeat something someone else said. Make it original. Make it personal for the artist you are asking and you might get a surprising and moving A. • If you have so many thoughts about what you just saw that you suddenly find yourself speechifying, telling a story, or making a statement—then you aren’t putting Q’s out there. Save those profound ideas and write a screenplay instead.

Who knows? It might be brilliant.

• This one might seem like we’re breakin’ our own rules, but if you really did LOVE IT (the script, the director, the story, the performances)—it’s OK to quickly share that when you introduce your Q. Artists, like all people, have egos and they won’t mind hearing it one more time. If you hated it, and we doubt you will, save it for cocktails later and be careful … you never know at the festival if you’re standing next to the producer who just made that film that drove you crazy.

NANCY RICE,

FILM FEST GURU

If it’s her day off, you’ll find Nancy Rice at the movies. Every year since its inception, the Traverse City Film Festival is where this Bloomfield Hills native chooses to spend her summer vacay. Rice says she “winged it,” the first year, but each trip since she’s honed her strategy to make the very most of her precious three days.

SEE A MOVIE ALONE. Don’t hesitate for a minute, she says, even if you are at the festival with a friend or family member. “It’s so easy to find a single seat!”

• It can turn on you, but don’t be afraid—sometimes that creator up on stage throws a curveball and asks YOU a Q! Stay cool, they are being sincere and wanna hear what you think, so feel free to let it rip.

APPROACH THE MOVIE SELECTION PROCESS LIKE A BUSINESS. Rice takes blueprinting her

• MOST artists never wanna hear “Your film reminded me of (insert a different movie here)”—it’s natural. They want their story to feel fresh and original and impressive. Finesse it and say, “Were you influenced by (insert different movie here)?” and watch the A roll! Artists love to talk about their influencers.

time seriously. “When the schedule comes out, I check out the films on my Fandango app to see what’s at the top of my list. I go for foreign films and history documentaries first, then the off-beat romantic comedies.”

• The greatest Q an artist can hear is “What are you working on next?”

BOTTOM: GARY L. HOWE // TOP RIGHT: COURTESY OF NANCY RICE

WORD ON THE STREET

STRIKE UP CONVERSATION. “What I so dearly love is standing in line and meeting people.

People are buzzing about the last movie they saw,” she says. “You start to recognize each other, and trade movie recommendations. Even with my set film list, sometimes I’ll swap in one that is recommended.”

CONSIDER A UNIFORM. You’ll see her on the shuttle, in line or running to the next venue in a smart easy-going style: Athleta, a ponytail, flipflops and a sweater tied around her waist (in case the venue is cold!)

REMEMBER SUSTENANCE. Movies are the priority—she sees up to five in a day—but she will pause for light snacks, cocktails and usually a restorative kayak paddle with a good friend.

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Cut to pages being explored: inspiring stories and photos, arts and culture, food and drinks, history, architecture – then, suddenly … … a small card falls to the floor as the camera zooms in on one word:

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be cool meeting a famous person It’s part of that magic at TCFF. Suddenly you are standing next to a famous person—or they are in the bathroom with you—or they just moseyed into the restaurant or bar and now they are sitting right next to you! OMG. We know.

Here are some tips for working on your game face.

• Smile. Smile right at them as big as you can and you want. That lets them know you are excited to see them, not waiting to tell them how horrible they were in that movie they just saw.

• If you can get it, that selfie will be more precious than an autograph, and faster, too. Why? Because YOU are in the photo with that celebrity! Duh. And when was the last time you carried a pen?

• Keep your gaze casual. The fastest way to ensure you’ll never have a real moment with Mr. or Ms. Bigtime is to start staring like you’ve been hypnotized. They know that you know that they know they just caught you side-eyeing them.

• Remember, let them eat. We all have to survive.

• Give a hearty handshake when offered, but don’t rubberize it. One shake or two, and you’ve had the experience you wanted. Move on.

• Think about this—would you like to be walking down the street and have people taking pictures of you without your permission? Probably not. Always be polite, always ask for a selfie. Also, and this is important, don’t take it personally if they say no—they may have somewhere to be, they may be tired, or they make just need a break from all of us Looky-Loos.

• Flattery will get you everywhere. Unlike the festival Q&A (see page F5) meeting a celeb is exactly when you tell them how much you love and admire their work. This is your time. Remember that knowing look they give you and enjoy this brief connection. It’s what you’ll tell your friends about at the bar for the rest of your life.

RIDE THE BAYLINE SHUTTLE FOR FREE This year at Film Fest, leave parking to the pros, and travel throughout TC on the Bayline shuttle.

• Free rides for all users.

• Shuttles run 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. during Film Fest.

• Runs every 15 minutes.

• Route stops include Meijer carwash, Village Commons, Munson Healthcare, Downtown and East Bay Beach District.

• Schedules and maps can be found on page F1, bata.net, and the Transit App

• Final note: none of these rules apply when interacting with Bill Murray, who just shows up mysteriously at houseparties, tends bar on a whim, and loves to karaoke with fans all the time.

(HOW TO USE THE TRANSIT APP) 1

Download the app from your app store (search for Transit App).

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At the top of the screen, type in where you want to go.

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Select “Get Directions or “Show Nearby Lines.”

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Choose from biking, walking or transit options.

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Allow the app to use your location and it will show transit routes near you.

WHEN YA GOTTA GO ...

A bit of relief for those dashing to and from films: Finding a restroom in downtown Traverse City just became way more convenient. Our beautiful city by the bay cordially invites you to use the new restrooms in the courtyard between 113 and 125 Park Street—next to the MyNorth Media offices (also producers of this official film festival magazine you have in your hands!) Stop in to say hi and pick up free copies of our 2018 Vacation Guides.

GARY L. HOWE

BEYOND MOVIE VENUES, FIND MORE PUBLIC RESTROOMS AT...

Clinch Park: 161 E. Grandview Parkway Traverse City Visitor’s Center: 101 W. Grandview Parkway (at Union Street) Chamber of Commerce: 202 E. Grandview Parkway (at Union Street) BATA Transit Center: 115 Hall Street

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POP-IN ART

The Traverse City Limits LEFT: TAYLOR BROWN // RIGHT: SHANNY BROOKE

Clean-food cafés, distilleries, bakeries, wine shops and more are popping up just south of downtown.

Love our buzzy, energetic downtown? Check out what is happening a few blocks south. The working title for the area—though not official yet—is the North Boardman Lake District. Cool creative businesses are popping all over this section that is defined by the eastwest running streets 8th and 14th. For decades, Oryana Natural Foods market has been the neighborhood anchor— and it's still an awesome way to pick up some healthy, made-from-scratch fast food (the perfect antidote to the theater candy counter!). Oryana is within walking distance of Old Town Playhouse, a Traverse City Film Festival venue, as well

as three stops on the Film Festival free shuttle route.

Also check out Raduno deli & café, Traverse City Whiskey, The Filling Station Microbrewery, Press on Juice (cold press juice and clean food café), Common Good Bakery, White on Rice sushi bar, Rare Bird Prew Pub, Patisserie Amie and so many more...

Want to rent a bike to get around the festival? Hit up Brick Wheels or McLain Cycle & Fitness both on 8th Street. Brick Wheels’ owner Tim Brick tells us he has a fleet of wheeled-steeds guaranteed to fit any shape, size or desire.

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Readjust those peepers in an inspiring gallery space.

HIGHER ART See artist/owner Shanny Brooke’s creativity in action—her workspace is right in the gallery—and soak up abstract art and unique landscapes from over 40 contemporary artists. (Follow the gallery on Instagram for a first peek: instagram.com/higherartgallery/).

Hot tip for Film Festers: "Texture and Allusions," a collection of not-to-be-missed construction paintings (see above) by TC resident and international artist Rufus Snoddy, is on exhibit through the end of August, with an opening reception July 27 (6-8 pm), public welcome. 126 S. Union St., 231.252.4616, higherartgallery.com.

MICHIGAN ARTISTS GALLERY Find smile-making, thought-provoking regional art housed just a block east of the State Theatre. Says owner Sue Ann Round, “We love art that is colorful, joyful and uplifting. There is a lot of humor in the pieces.” 317A East Front St., 231.943.1236, michiganartistsgallery.com.

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER Catch “Oil Painters of America” juried summer salon show, with 230 pieces by many of the top oil painters working today, through Sept. 1, 2018. 322 Sixth St., 231.941.9488, crookedtree.org. |

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Red Hot Best OF TRAVERSE CITY

Nearly 14,000 voters weighed in on our annual people’s choice for where you should eat, drink and play in Traverse City. We serve up some of the goodies!

BEST SALAD

BEST BBQ JOINTS

Cherry Chicken Salad Grand Traverse Pie Company, 525 West Front St., Traverse City, 231.922.7437 | 101 N. Park St., 231.933.3972, gtpie.com

Blue Tractor 423 S. Union St., Traverse City, 231.922.9515, bluetractorcookshop.com

Station Salad Filling Station, 642 Railroad Pl., Traverse City, 231.946.8168, thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com BEST BEACH FOR LITTLE KIDS

BEST WHITEFISH Apache Trout Grill Apache Whitefish, 13671 S. W. Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, 231.947.7079, apachetroutgrill.com Scalawags Whitefish Basket, 303 E. State St., Traverse City, 231.933.8700, scalawagstc.com

BEST COCKTAIL LOUNGE

BEST PIZZA

The Parlor 205 Lake Ave., Traverse City, 231.753.3131, theparlortc.com

The Filling Station 642 Railroad Pl., Traverse City, 231.946.8168, thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com

Beacon Lounge Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., Traverse City, 231.946.5000, park-place-hotel.com BEST OUTDOOR DINING Little Fleet 448 E. Front St., Traverse City, 231.943.1116, thelittlefleet.com Apache Trout Grill 13671 S W. Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, 231.

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Spark’s BBQ 201 E. Front St., Traverse City, 231.633.7800, home.eatsparksbbq.com

Clinch Park with Splash Pad 161 E. Grandview Pkwy., Traverse City, 231.922.4903, michigan.org

Low Bar 128 S.Union St., Traverse City, 231.944.5397, lowbartc.com

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BEST BEACH FOR LITTLE KIDS

Clinch Park with Splash Pad

Peegeo's 525 High Lake Rd., Traverse City, 231.941.0313, peegeos.com That'sa Pizza Four Locations, 110 Munson Ave., Traverse City, 231.944.1667, thatsapizzami.com BEST PAVED BIKE TRAIL TART Trail Traverse City, Find cross-town routes at traversetrails.org.

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Cherry Chicken Salad North Peak, 2800 W. Front St., Traverse City, 231.941.7325, northpeak.net

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

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new in town

These freshly minted hotspots open their doors to you, dear filmgoers.

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Sparks BBQ | 201 E Front St. | 231.633.7800 After finding massive success with his food truck in 2015, owner and pitmaster Dean Sparks moved his operation into a brick-and-mortar location in early 2016. Now he’s making his way into the heart of downtown Traverse City. Stop by for a taste of authentic BBQ prepared in their 100 percent woodpowered smokers.

Petoskey Pretzel Co. | 102 S Union St. | 231.252.2414 Petoskey Pretzel Co. is twisting its way into TC this summer, bringing their freshly-made and soft-baked treats like the Pretzel Frankfurter and Pretzel Dilly.

Third Coast Bakery | 523 Munson Ave. | 231.421.8696 Vegans and celiacs rejoice! Third Coast Bakery is making specialty baked goods with you in mind, from cookies to donuts and everything in between.

jam and jalapeño mustard, there’s an option for everyone in the family. Plus, they offer vegan and gluten-free dogs!

The Keg Stand | 346 E Front St. | 231.642.5661 Enjoy a beer from Workshop Brewing Company while you try your hand at pinball, skee-ball or one of the dozens of other vintage arcade games. And if the weather is just too nice to stay inside, relax in the beer garden and enjoy the sunshine.

Crafthouse TC | 511 S Union St. | 231.735.8113 Previously known as Brewery Ferment, the wholly womenowned Crafthouse TC has discovered a new identity, rooted in recognizing craft. From small-batch brews and hop-inspired jewelry, this brewery and boutique provide a unique experience for all. If you’re patient, they’ll even help you brew your own beer!

CRÊPE CRAVINGS? CHECK!

Slate | 205 E Front St. | 231.421.5912 Steak and seafood lovers will find comfort in Slate’s upcoming chalkboard-style venue. Located right on Front Street, this restaurant will be offering an ever-changing menu based on the availability of fresh local ingredients.

Uptown Dogs | 346 E Front St. | 231.633.3955 This outdoor food stand is bringing a summertime favorite to the streets of Traverse City. And with surprising twists like the poutine dog laden with sweet potato fries, rich beef gravy, bacon, caramelized onions and herbed cheese curds, or the pico fresco with heirloom tomatoes, radish, cilantro, jalapeño

Crêpes & Co. | 329 E State St. | 231.943.2739 This crêperie is bringing together the Mitten’s tastiest goodies— from Moomers ice cream to Michigan-made jam to provide a French culinary experience with a local twist.

Millie & Pepper Crêperie | 120 S Union St. | 231.421.9499 Nestled inside of Millie & Pepper, a modern general store, you'll now find a little crêperie tucked in the back. Best of all, they are folded to be handheld, so you don’t even have to stop your shopping while you indulge.

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Cut! Time Out for a Tasting With two distilleries, dozens of wineries and breweries and a couple of great mixology bars in or near Traverse City, taking in a tasting between movies is a cinch.

WINERIES OF OLD MISSION PENINSULA Black Star Farms Old Mission 360 Mckinley Rd. E., Traverse City, 231.944.1300, blackstarfarms.com Bonobo Winery 12011 Center Rd., Traverse City, bonobowinery.com Bowers Harbor 2896 Bowers Harbor Rd., Traverse City, 800.616.7615, bowersharbor.com Brys Estate 3309 Blue Water Rd., Traverse City, 231.223.9303, brysestate.com Chateau Chantal 15900 Rue De Vin, Traverse City, 800.969.4009, chateauchantal.com Chateau Grand Traverse 12239 Center Rd., Traverse City, 231.223.7355, cgtwines.com Hawthorne Vineyards 1000 Camino Maria Dr., Traverse City, 231.929.4206, hawthornevineyards.com Peninsula Cellars 11480 Center Rd., Traverse City, 231.223.4050, peninsulacellars.com Two Lads 16985 Smokey Hollow Rd., Traverse City, 231.223.7722, 2lwinery.com Mari Vineyards By appointment. 8175 Center Rd., Traverse City, 231.715.1013, marivineyards.com WINERIES IN TRAVERSE CITY Cherry Republic 154 E. Front St., Traverse City, 231.932.9205, cherryrepublic.com Left Foot Charley 806 Red Dr. #100, Traverse City, 231.995.0500, leftfootcharley.com

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Rove Estate Winery 7007 East Traverse Highway, Traverse City, 231.421.7001, roveestate.com WINERIES OF LEELANAU PENINSULA ALONG WEST GRAND TRAVERSE BAY

CraftHouse TC 511 S. Union St., Traverse City, 231.735.8113, crafthousetc.com North Peak 400 W. Front St., Traverse, 231.941.7325, northpeak.net

Brengman Brothers 9720 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City, 231.946.2764, brengmanbrothers.com

Mackinaw Brewing Co. 161 E. Front St., Traverse City, 231.933.1100, mackinacbrewing.com

Shady Lane Cellars 9580 E. Shady Ln., Suttons Bay, 231.947.8865, shadylanecellars.com

Monkey Fist Brewing Company 331. E. State Street, Traverse City, monkeyfistbrewingco.com

Chateau de Leelanau 5048 S. West Bayshore Dr., Suttons Bay, 231.271.8888, chateaudeleelanau.com

Rarebird Brew Pub 229 Lake Ave., Traverse City, 231.943.2053, rarebirdbrewpub.com.

Willow Vineyards 10702 E. Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay, 231.271.4810, willowvineyardwine.com

Workshop 221 Garland St., Traverse City, 231.421.8977, traversecityworkshop.com

Ciccone Vineyard & Winery 10343 E. Hilltop Rd., Suttons Bay, 231.271.5553, cicconevineyard.com

Mission Table 13512 Peninsula Dr., Traverse City, 231.223.4222, missiontable.net.

L. Mawby 4519 S. Elm Valley Rd., Suttons Bay, 231.271.3522, lmawby.com

DISTILLERIES

Black Star Farms Winery & Spirits 10844 Revold Rd., Suttons Bay, 231.944.1270, blackstarfarms.com Nathaniel Rose Wine 1865 N. West Bay Shore Dr., Suttons Bay, 231.271.5650, nathanielrosewine.com MICROBREWERIES AND CRAFT BEER 7 Monks Taproom 128 S. Union St., Traverse City, 231.421.8410 Earthen Ales 1371 Gray Dr. #200, Traverse City.

231.252.4270 The Filling Station 642 Railroad Pl., Traverse City, 231.946.8168, thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com

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Grand Traverse Distillery 215 E. Front St., Traverse City, 231.946.1259, grandtraversedistillery.com Traverse City Whiskey Co. 201 E. Fourteenth St., Traverse City, tcwhiskey.com MIXOLOGY Low Bar 128 S. Union St., Traverse City, 231.421.8410, lowbartc.com The Parlor 205 Lake Ave., Traverse City, 231.753.3131, theparlortc.com Traverse City Speakeasy 123 W. Front St., Ste. 1B, Traverse City, 231.753.8841, tcspeakeasy.com

LOCAL TICKETS ONE PLACE 8/24-8/26

MICROBREW & MUSIC FESTIVAL BREW CAMP Mount Mancelona, Mancelona

8/25

TASTE OF BOYNE HIGHLANDS

Boyne Highlands Resort, Harbor Springs

9/8-9/9

HARVEST STOMPEDE

Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail

9/13 & 10/15

NORTHERN HOME & COTTAGE TOUR

Petoskey Area in September; Traverse City Area in October

10/5-1/5

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER CONCERTS Locations in Petoskey & Traverse City

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GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA

GOLF SPA SHOP DINE CASINO

GET UP AND GO Summer feels good on the skin…like freshwater waves gracing the sand.

The paradise of Northern Michigan is more than a pristine beach, a day at the spa, or wine tasting with friends. More than an early morning tee time, an emerging food scene, or Vegas-style gaming. It’s having all of those things at your fingertips. You won’t believe it if you haven’t seen it.

Get up and go at grandtraverseresort.com.

Owned and Operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians