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Who Is Bergman Serving?
Whom to serve, god or mammon? A question asked for millennia that even this simple writer could answer. Regardless of what religion one follows, the basic concepts are the same: Feed the poor, take care of the sick/infirm, have compassion for all, and have morals. My dilemma is how would Jack Bergman answer? He seems to never pass up an opportunity to profess love for the savior of his choice, yet he continually votes against acting on behalf of this particular Lord’s own love, sacrifice, and understanding of the human condition. Instead, Bergman kneels before his Caesar and does his bidding. With Bergman planning an eight-day vacation to the Holy Land and using it as an excuse to not have any town hall meetings for the other 23 days he will be on recess, the constituents of Michigan’s 1st District can only hope and pray that Bergman will have an epiphany and recommit himself to the man born there over 2,000 years ago, instead of the person born in Queens 71 years ago. Jack would do well to brush up on Matthew 6:24 while he is on his taxpayerfunded pilgrimage.
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Maybe law enforcement officers should do a bit of research into cannabis salve before appearing on television spouting myths and fears. Ignorance these days is unacceptable and just shows cerebral rectumitis is rampant. You cannot overdose on salve. You do not get high using MMJ salve. Since most people glean what little information they get from television sound bites, wouldn’t it benefit everyone involved if they knew what they were talking about? MMJ salve can safely be used for but is not limited to arthritis, neuropathy, sprains, and burns. The only warning for MMJ salve is don’t use it on open bleeding wounds. Maybe these officers should rub a little salve where their hearts should be. The measure of civilized behavior is compassion. David Petty, Charlevoix
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The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) believes that sheriffs are “the highest executive authority in a county and therefore constitutionally empowered to be able to keep federal agents out of the county.” Richard Mack, founder, believes that “the greatest threat we face today is not terrorists; it is our federal government.” Fortunately not everyone in law enforcement agrees with that ideology. Nor do many sheriffs across the United States that belong to the CSPOA. Attorney and retired Sheriff Tom Edmonds served as special counsel for the Michigan Sheriffs Association, to which every sheriff in Michigan belongs. He has conducted research on the topic. Among the duties of sheriff, “The Sheriff is first and foremost, a peace officer under Michigan Law. By Constitution and Statute the Sheriff is charged with enforcing the laws enacted by the Legislature under the police power of the state, and with discharging the executive law enforcement power for the preservation of public peace within the county.” Edmonds went on to state, “it is this overall constitutional mandate to provide for and ensure law and order within the county which gives rise to the recognition of the Office of Sheriff as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for his county, although he does not exercise supervisory power or control over law enforcement activities conducted by other units of government within his jurisdiction.” Contrary to the CSPOA, this includes federal, state and local authorities. The Sheriff is charged with enforcing the law and cooperating with other law enforcement officials. He does not have authority over other law enforcement officers.
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features Crime and Rescue Map......................................7
Hooch Terroir..............................................10 Move Over, Bison.............................................12 The Buckley Old Engine Show...........................13 Chef’s Choice!.................................................15 1492 Sails into Grand Traverse Bay..................17 The Detour.....................................................18 Seen................................................................20
dates..............................................21-25 music Homegrown Hoxeyville.....................................14
Jethro Tull Frontman Steps Out........................19 FourScore.......................................................26 Nightlife.........................................................31
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John Hunter, Traverse City Spectator/Stephen Tuttle...................................6 Weird..............................................................8 Modern Rock/Kristi Kates................................27 Advice Goddess.............................................32 Why Can’t We? Every other wealthy nation on earth Crossword...................................................33 makes health care available to all of its Freewill Astrology.........................................33 Classifieds....................................................34 citizens. Why haven’t we? People are afraid their taxes might go to benefit someone too lazy to get a job and pay for their own healthcare. Some politicians take advantage or stoke that fear stoke to kill any program that might cause the “one percent” to pay another dime in taxes. If they can make us afraid that our tax money might help someone who is undeserving, they can get us to vote down programs that would help us, too. We end up voting against our own self-interest. I believe each individual should do his best to pull himself up by his own bootstraps. But I also believe it’s a reasonable function of government to ensure that people Northern Express Weekly is published by actually have bootstraps. That’s one of the Eyes Only Media, LLC. purposes of public schools. If everyone gets Publisher: Luke Haase an education, everyone has a chance in life, 129 E Front Traverse City, MI and we all benefit. Phone: (231) 947-8787 Fax: 947-2425 In the same vein, we would all benefit email: info@northernexpress.com if we had universal healthcare. No one www.northernexpress.com would be stuck in a lousy job for fear of Executive Editor: Lynda Twardowski Wheatley losing health insurance. Entrepreneurship Finance & Distribution Manager: Brian Crouch would get a boost. Health care costs Sales: Kathleen Johnson, Peg Muzzall, Katy McCain, Mike Bright, Michele Young, Randy Sills, Todd Norris would decrease because people would For ad sales in Petoskey, Harbor Springs, get care when they need it, rather than Boyne & Charlevoix, call (231) 881-5943 waiting until they are seriously and expensively ill. Employers would lose less Creative Director: Kyra Poehlman Distribution: Matt Ritter, Randy Sills, time to employee sickness. Productivity Kathy Twardowski, Austin Lowe would increase. There would be fewer Listings Editor: Jamie Kauffold bankruptcies and less homelessness. Life Contributing Editor: Kristi Kates expectancies would increase. Fewer kids Proofreader: Daniel Harrigan would grow up without a mother or a Reporter: Patrick Sullivan father, or in foster care. The military Contributors: Amy Alkon, Janice Binkert, would see more able-bodied recruits. Ross Boissoneau, Rob Brezsny, Jennifer Hodges, America would be stronger. Candra Kolodziej, Clark Miller, Al Parker, It’s time for Republicans and Democrats Michael Phillips, Steve Tuttle Photography: Michael Poehlman, Peg Muzzall to work together to make this happen. Other nations do it, so don’t tell me we can’t. Copyright 2017, all rights reserved. Distribution: 36,000 Tom Gutowski, Elmwood Township
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HOUSING SHOULD BE A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE opinion
BY Christie Minervini My interest in the problem of homelessness in Traverse City was born out of a casual friendship with two men who spent many nights sleeping on the back deck of a downtown business I opened in 2009. I remember thinking, “How is it possible that we have people living on the street in Traverse City? We don’t live in a third-world country!” I was confused as to how our relatively affluent and incredibly caring community could look the other way when it came to a need as basic as shelter. My reaction wasn’t so much based upon benevolence or compassion, but rather, a strong sense of morality and social justice. I believe housing should be a right, not a privilege.
of an affordable home for every American are money and regulation. Currently, affordable housing allocations make up about 1.1 percent, or $41.8 billion, of the national budget, and serve about one-quarter of the people who need a roof over their heads. Quadrupling that amount to cover everyone would bring it up to 4.4 percent, or $168 billion. This is a big number, but when you consider that the government already spends roughly $150 billion a year on the mortgage-interest-deduction clause in its tax code, which effectively subsidizes home ownership for wealthier citizens, it seems quite fair.
As a country, we need to declare affordable housing as a basic right and deliver it. After a little research, I was outraged to learn that on any given night, almost 100 people were “sleeping rough” in our city of just 14,500 residents. Since that time, I’ve spent countless hours getting involved through our local seasonal emergency shelter and studying the root causes, common misconceptions, taxpayer costs of providing emergency services, and best practices for moving individuals from homelessness into secure housing. Through my involvement, I’ve interacted with some great organizations, including Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan and the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency. They both find homes for those experiencing homelessness, but often have their hands tied because many of our region’s housing vouchers go unused (and are subsequently lost) due to lack of affordable housing. There has been some improvement over the past couple of years, however. Two new affordable housing developments have been constructed — Carson Square, near Cherryland Mall, and Brookside Commons, near Traverse City West High School — and many of Traverse City’s chronic homeless have moved into permanent or supportive housing. The state of Michigan also has mandated prioritization for housing based upon a person’s vulnerability, so those with the greatest need now go to the top of the list. So, what does this mean to Traverse City? It means that our continuum of care is doing a better job of collaborating and cooperating in order to get people housed sooner. It means that people in need of emergency shelter are staying for shorter periods of time. It also means that our community is putting a greater emphasis on affordable housing. But we have a long way to go. As a country, we need to declare affordable housing as a basic right and deliver it. This may seem like a radical idea, but so was allowing women to vote, desegregating our schools, and legalizing same-sex marriage. I believe Americans are at our best when we protect our citizens’ rights and continue to expand upon them.
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Almost 19 million households in the U.S. earn incomes that are low enough to qualify for housing assistance, but only 24 percent of them receive support because there simply aren’t enough affordable housing units, or vouchers. The two major roadblocks to meeting the goal
The obstacles surrounding regulation are more difficult because local zoning ordinances often prevent the construction of affordable housing. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) governs the industry, and navigating the approval process can be a nightmare for developers. In addition, local politicians often face challenges when residents complain about proposed affordable housing developments near their neighborhoods. Whether out of fear or ignorance, these NIMBYs are often successful in blocking these proposals (we saw some of this with the campaign against the River West project last year). Providing permanent housing is, by far, the least expensive way to provide shelter for those who need it, according to a nine-city study by health care and human services consulting firm the Lewin Group, as well as research by HUD and the National Alliance to End Homelessness. It’s also socially responsible, because people who struggle with housing have little time or energy left to contribute to their communities. And we know that children with permanent housing get a better start in life and become more successful adults. Until we see a shift in national policy and spending priorities, we need to get creative about solving this problem on the local and state levels. Some municipalities, like Kalamazoo County, have taken it upon themselves to provide housing. In late 2015, residents voted in favor of a 0.1-mill property tax to provide housing for families with schoolage children experiencing homelessness. The state of Utah implemented a Housing First model in 2005, which combines housing with supportive treatment services in mental and physical health, substance abuse, education and employment — effectively achieving “functional zero” homelessness and saving $16,500 per person per year. We are fortunate to live in one of the wealthiest countries on earth; it’s time to commit to the idea that all of our citizens have the right to secure housing that is within their means. It’s not just fiscally smart, it’s the right thing to do. Christie Minervini owns Sanctuary Handcrafted Goods in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, and is passionate about gender equality, community development, and ending homelessness.
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top five Perfect Pair: Wilderness & Elegance Imagine getting whisked away to a candlelit cabin tucked in the wilderness as dusk settles. Before you, a four-course meal crafted with ingredients from area farms, served on vintage tableware, and paired at every turn with a Michigan-made beer or wine. Divine? Yup. And totally doable. The Farm2Table series at Gaylord’s Treetops Resort offers three themed dinners through fall. On Aug. 25, Autumn Harvest brings Rolling R Farm and Gaylord’s Snow Belt Brewery to the table. On Sept. 22, root veggies and all things bacon reign with a Back to Our Roots dinner hosted by Home Comfort Farm and Petoskey Brewing. The final dinner, Oct. 20, offers up Apple of My Eye, featuring King Orchards Farms and Shorts Brewing. Dinner is $99 per person; overnight packages (includes dinner, lodging, and breakfast) start at $162 per person. www.treetops.com, (855) 318-1884.
tastemaker Pigs Eatin’ Ribs Jumbo Chili Cheese Tater There are three requirements for enjoying the traditional foods of a northern Michigan summer: ice cream, cherries, and barbeque. While Cherry Festival is now past, and ice cream season is waning, you can still count on barbeque to carry right into the fall, and a great place to get your fill of it is Charlevoix’s Pigs Eatin’ Ribs. While it’s a given that Pigs Eatin’ Ribs has delicious ribs (’natch), they’ve got some other smoke-infused goodies as well, all inspired by the Southern-style barbeque that they’ve brought to northern Michigan. One of those savory treats is their Pitmaster’s Chili, a thick stick-to-your-ribs kind of chili with spice, studded with chili beans and smoked meats, and topped with cheddar cheese shreds and onion. Take that chili a step further with one of their most popular specials: their foodie-friendly Jumbo Chili-Cheese Tater Skins. Pigs Eatin’ Ribs takes baked potato halves, hollow ’em out, and fill them to the brim with the aforementioned Pitmaster’s Chili, plus cheddar cheese, scallions, pickled peppers, and the sauce de résistance: avocado sour cream. Keep an eye out for Pigs Eatin’ Ribs at their Bridge Street truck location, find them online at pigseatinribs.com, or call (231)-547-7747 to pin ’em down.
dune dash Help support the continued construction and maintenance of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail by taking part in the Sixth Annual Dune Dash 4-mile run/walk on Sat., Aug. 19. Starting at the base of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Dune Climb at 9am, it follows the flat, paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail past rolling dunes and forests to the turn around point at Glen Haven. Info: dunedash.com
T.G.I.F. Manistee
Inspired by the Friday Night Live events in Traverse City and Ludington, Manistee is stopping a little traffic of its own this summer. Its T.G.I.F. Manistee event will close downtown’s River St. to cars and open it to pedestrians for music, strolling, shopping, games, and eats aplenty. The Aug. 18 event, which will runs between Division and Oak, goes from 5pm to 8pm, but if you’re not done TGIF-ing by its end, duck into the Elks Lodge (432 River St.); it’s hosting an open mic Jam Fest for vocalists and musicians until 10pm.
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IS THE PARTY OVER? spectator by stephen tuttle Robert Heghmann, a Trump campaign donor and former campaign volunteer from Virginia, has filed suit against the Republican National Committee (RNC), the Virginia Republican Party, and various officers of both organizations. He claims they are guilty of mail fraud and racketeering. Heghmann says the organizations raised money by claiming they would elect Republicans who would repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), knowing full well they could not. His evidence? Comments from former Speaker of the House John Boehner, who declared in 2012 that Obamacare was the law of the land — proof, Heghmann claims, that the GOP knew by 2013 they could not
the Elizabeth Warren wing, the Hillary Clinton wing, and the we’re-not-sure-but-we’reupset-about-something wing. All of them are pretty sure they best represent their party and grow increasingly intolerant of views other than their own. They all claim independence while moving in lockstep with those who think exactly as they do. Real independence of the political sort, about which we Americans boast endlessly, is now in short supply. It has filtered down to voters, most of whom claim they “vote for the candidate, not the party” but mindlessly cast ballots based on whether there is an R or D after a candidate’s name. It’s fair to ask if
Our fealty to political parties tends to feed what would better be starved. repeal the ACA but continued claiming they would. (Boehner was even more direct later, when he said Republicans would never repeal the ACA.) So Heghmann says they committed mail fraud with their repeal promises, and the entire phony fundraising operation was racketeering. He would like the defendants to return every penny they raised since 2013, a tidy $735 million. The courts have long given wide leeway to campaign promises made by individual politicians. Pretty much infinite leeway, in fact. A politician’s campaign promise is not considered a contract no matter how earnestly made. Nor is a broken promise considered fraud since individual politicians can’t actually guarantee anything. Then there’s that pesky First Amendment that was created specifically for political speech. Heghmann has found a way around those obstacles by going after organizations. Interestingly, he claimed in an interview that the RNC should have “made” all Republicans vote for repeal.
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(Republican senators Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, and Susan Collins, of Maine, both voted against the Senate repeal. They represent states with large numbers of low-income, uninsured residents, and neither could reasonably sell the wildly unpopular repeal bill to their constituents. Senator John McCain of Arizona was the decisive “no” vote, but his objections had more to do with the secretive process that created the repeal bill.) That Heghmann believes party loyalty is paramount is symptomatic of a virus infecting both parties. Unfortunately, acting “for the good of party” rarely does any good for the rest of us. The problem here is that neither major party is the least bit cohesive. Republicans have their absolutists in the Freedom Caucus, a handful of moderates, and everybody else. Democrats have the Bernie Sanders wing,
they have any clue which kind of Republican or Democrat earned their vote. The belief that a political party should be able to force a politician to vote in a particular way leads us in precisely the wrong direction. Less influence from the parties, not more, is the better option. Their party platforms are generally filled with laughable promises typically forgotten as soon as their nominating convention has ended. The Republicans’ becomes narrower and narrower, created by the truest of the true believers, a treatise on undoing most of the government. The Democrats’ looks like an amalgamated wish list of every person alive with the promise of helping them all by taxing the rich. Neither has the slightest connection to reality. Our fealty to political parties tends to feed what would better be starved. If we really vote for the candidate and not the party, then there is no useful reason to include party affiliation on the ballot. Nor is there any reason to declare a party, or not, when registering to vote. It’s really none of the state’s business. The biennial feeding at the public trough we call primary elections should be paid for, in full, by the parties, not taxpayers. Those who so enjoy party politics should pay for the party they hold every couple of years. If you want us to pay, then make them open primaries. And we should include all candidates in debates. All of them. We can’t exclude candidates for lack of support then refuse to give them exposure. It’s yet another undeserved favor for some candidates that does no favors for voters. Mr. Heghmann’s lawsuit is unlikely to succeed, but he has a point: The parties constantly want our money, make wild promises, and rarely, if ever, return real value. The largest segment of new voters register as unaffiliated or independent. Maybe it’s time for the party to be over.
Crime & Rescue MAN JUMPS INTO TRAFFIC A man suffered injuries after he jumped into traffic with his thumb out. State police arrived at the scene on M-55 in Roscommon County to find a group of stopped vehicles near a 53-year-old Redford man lying face down in the road. The man had been struck by a car driven by a 27-year-old Lansing woman. Witnesses said the man had been walking on the sidewalk when he ran into the road and stood in the center with his thumb up. Witnesses said the man continued to hold up his thumb as he jumped into the path of a passing car. One car was able to avoid him but the next struck him. Troopers said the pedestrian’s actions and state of mind were under investigation. The crash happened Aug. 5 at 9:36pm. JAIL ABSCONDER CAPTURED Deputies captured a man who failed to return to the Manistee County Jail after he was temporarily released to visit a sick relative. Jasper Zachary Hill was spotted and arrested by Wexford County Sheriff’s deputies at just past noon Aug. 9. Hill had been granted short-term furlough by the 19th Circuit Court so that he could see an ailing family member. The 26-year-old Mesick man was released from jail at 9am Aug. 8; he was supposed to report back by 5pm, Sheriff John O’Hagen said. He was seen that afternoon at Mesick’s Dollar General, where he got out of a vehicle and fled into the woods. Deputies had been concerned over threats Hill allegedly made toward the finance of an ex-girlfriend who lives in Cheboygan County. TEEN CRASHES INTO SQUAD CAR Two Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies were inside a home investigating a disorderly conduct complaint when they heard a loud noise outside, then discovered someone had crashed into their patrol car. The deputies spotted a 17-year-old Traverse City youth exit his car and start to run; after a short chase, they arrested the teen. The incident happened on North Flamingo Drive in Blair Township at just past midnight Aug. 9. No one was injured. MAN HOISTED ABOARD HELICOPTER Coast Guard rescuers found a man whose son reported him missing after he failed to return from a trip to the Lake Michigan islands at the top of Sturgeon Bay. The man had taken a boat to Temperance Island and Wagoschance Island, both part of Wilderness State Park, and failed to return. The man regularly visited the islands, and his vehicle and boat trailer were found at the boat launch. A Coast Guard rescue helicopter took off from Traverse City, and a 45-foot response boat left St. Ignace at 1am Aug. 3. National Park Service and Emmet County Sheriff personnel also joined the search. The helicopter crew spotted the man on the shore signaling them with a flashlight. The man was treated for a minor arm injury, hoisted aboard the chopper, and taken to Pellston Airport. IN-CAR ASSAULT PROMPTS CALLS At least four motorists called police when they witnessed a man assaulting a woman inside a vehicle travelling through Traverse City. The first call came at 7pm Aug. 6 when someone reported a silver Chevy Malibu driving erratically at Division and Seventh streets with an apparent fight going on inside the car. Near
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Wendy’s on US-31, someone called to report that the woman attempted to jump out, but the man pulled her back in, Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Lt. Chris Barsheff said. The car headed south into Garfield Township where more people called 911 to report a woman trying to escape an assault that was taking place in a moving vehicle. “Multiple people called into dispatch reporting their observations of a male in the vehicle assaulting a female,” Barsheff says. Deputies stopped the car south of Sam’s Club and arrested the 34-year-old Traverse City man. SERIOUS CRASH AVOIDED A snap decision by a semi-truck driver prevented what could have been a fatal crash on a Leelanau County highway. Everyone escaped injury when a car pulled in front of a semi on M-22 in Bingham Township, and the semi driver, a 36-year-old Copemish man, swerved to the left, drove off the road, and crashed into an embankment. The driver of the pickup that caused the crash, a 22-year-old Texas man, crashed into the semi’s trailer as it passed. He was cited for failure to yield. The crash happened Aug. 7 at 5:10pm. PEEPER GETS MORE PRISON A former youth pastor received a second prison term for secretly recording naked teenage girls. This time, 49-year-old Benoni Jonathan Enciso was sentenced in Emmet County to four and a half to seven years in prison for using a computer to commit a crime, plus two to five years for capturing an image of an unclothed person. The sentence was handed down Aug. 7, according to a press release from Prosecutor James Linderman. Enciso is already serving a two- to four-year sentence after he was convicted in Charlevoix County in a similar case. In the Emmet County case, Enciso videotaped four teenagers while they were undressing and showering at a house he was staying at in Bay View just north of Petoskey in 2015. In the Charlevoix case, a family staying at Enciso’s Boyne City house caught him recording girls ages 15 and 18 in the shower with a hidden camera.
LAKE MICHIGAN MAN ID’D The mystery person found dead in Lake Michigan in July was a 67-year-old United Kingdom man who apparently travelled to Michigan to take his own life. Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies said the body was identified as Marcus Brandon Adams through Adams’ dental records. Adams lived in the Washington D.C. area since 2011 and a friend there reported him missing on July 20. Adams had sent a suicide note to friends in Oregon earlier in the month. Washington D.C. detectives investigating the missing person complaint contacted Leelanau County Aug. 6 after learning of reports of an unidentified drowning victim. Investigators determined Adams travelled to Ludington, stayed several days at a resort, and then left the resort in a small inflatable watercraft, telling people he was going to explore the Lake Michigan shoreline. THREE CARS CRASH AT POST State police didn’t have to travel far to investigate a crash that happened in front of the Houghton Lake Post. Post personnel watched as a 68-yearold woman ignored a red light on W. Lake City Road and broadsided a Roscommon County Road Commission pickup that was travelling on N. Harrison Road. After that crash, the woman’s vehicle continued on and crashed head-on into a pickup that was stopped at the light. Two of the drivers were transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The crash happened at 1pm Aug. 8. Investigators believe the woman was distracted at the time of the crash.
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The Threatened American Worker A local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in Battle Creek, Michigan, is butting heads with Western Michigan University this summer after the school brought in a goat crew to clean up an overgrown woodlot on campus, leaving union workers without jobs. The AFSCME’s grievance cites a collective bargaining agreement with WMU, but university officials counter that “the area is rife with poison ivy and other invasive species,” which are difficult for humans to remove. The 20-goat crew, rented from Munchers on Hooves in Coldwater, Michigan, is ahead of schedule in clearing a 15-acre area. With Friends Like These ... Robert Kanoff, 49, celebrated Independence Day in an unusual way: High on drugs, he was dropped off in his birthday suit at a Tempe, Arizona, Walmart by two people who thought it would be “funny to see him naked,” said police. There he walked around the store wearing only shoes and carrying methamphetamines. Maricopa County sheriff ’s officers caught up with him around 10 p.m. across the street from the store.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit First bikes, then cars ... now umbrellas. Maybe. Sharing E Umbrella hit the streets of 11 Chinese cities in April with more than 300,000 umbrellas for rent from subway and bus stations. Unfortunately, the company’s founder, Zhao Shuping, didn’t provide instructions about returning the rentals after use, and most of the umbrellas have disappeared. Zhao noted his mistake, saying, “Umbrellas are different from bicycles. ... With an umbrella you need railings or a fence to hang it on.” He plans to replenish his stock with 30 million umbrellas nationwide by the end of the year. Questionable Judgments The Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival, in which water buffalo are pitted against each other, has been a tradition in Hai Phong, Vietnam, since the 18th century. But on July 1, buffalo trainer Dinh Xuan Huong, 46, met his doom when his own bull turned on him. The buffalo first knocked Dinh to the ground, then flipped him over its head, goring Dinh’s leg with its horn. Dinh later died at the VietnamCzech Friendship Hospital. Buffalo fighting was stopped in the country during the Vietnam War, but the fights resumed in 1990.
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Hooch Terroir Local distillers bottling the spirits of northern Michigan
By Patrick Sullivan The story of what’s happening in the region’s young micro-spirits industry parallels the journey of an oak barrel at Thompsonville’s Iron Fish Distillery. First that barrel filled with gallons of maple syrup from Griner Family Sugar Bush in Copemish and allowed to soak in. Then the syrup was drained out and bourbon whiskey was switched in and infused with maple flavor. The empty barrel was then sent to the Filling Station in Traverse City, where it was filled with imperial stout for a bourbon-barrel beer release. Then the barrel returned to Iron Fish, to be filled with whiskey for yet another flavor trade, this time for an imperial stout-aged whiskey. There’s a scramble among local distillers who are looking for the best and most creative ways to use local ingredients and produce signature spirits for northern Michigan. HOME-GROWN YEAST Richard Anderson, started Iron Fish with his wife, Sarah; brother-in-law David Wallace; and sister-in-law Heidi Bolger. The foursome launched their distillery with the goal of using as many local ingredients as possible and to be transparent about how they make their liquor, especially when they start with spirits made by someone else. Anderson says Iron Fish is Michigan’s only working farm distillery. Vodka and gin are made with grains grown, milled, mashed and fermented on site. They’ve also started batches of whiskey, but because the distillery is not yet a year old, they can’t sell that whiskey before it’s been properly aged, so as a stopgap, they’ve purchased mature whiskey in
bulk from an out-of-state supplier and tried to make it their own. “I think, unlike a lot of other distilleries, we kind of showcase that [use of bulk product], Anderson said. “We always make sure that’s super transparent.” Early batches of their own whiskey have been put into barrels to age, and the first of that product should be available for sale in 18 months to two years. Meanwhile, Anderson said they are experimenting with the whiskey they’ve purchased and are studying up on the art of barrel aging. Anderson said they are learning “a ton about barrel influences,” and everything they learn in the process of improving the taste
the farm distilleries used to operate, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, you’d propagate your own yeast,” Anderson said. ELK RAPIDS CALLING When Nicholas Lefebre and his wife, Geri, moved to Elk Rapids after college to start Ethanology Distillery, they resolved to start without selling any alcohol produced by anyone else. Lefebre was born and raised in Alden, where his family had been since the 1940s. At age 12 his family moved to the Upper Peninsula, but even while he studied business at Northern Michigan University, Antrim County was calling Lefebre home.
“We can craft a world class-product right here in northern Michigan, sourced from local farmers,” said Lefebre. of the bulk whiskey, they hope to apply to their own in the coming years. Anderson said Iron Fish has gone further than other distilleries to connect to local ingredients. In addition to growing their own grain on a Benzie farm that had been fallow for more than 15 years, they’ve worked with scientists at Michigan Tech to develop their own strain of yeast that they hope to begin using in about a year. They’ve set up yeast traps in their fields and on the banks of the Betsie River; that yeast should produce a starter that will make their products distinct and truly connected to their land. “We’re a farm distillery, and the way that
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He made the business plan for Ethanology seven years ago, while still a student. A distillery was then something he envisioned as a retirement plan, but when the couple considered places to raise a family, the allure of Elk Rapids proved too hard to resist. Lefebre recalled his rural childhood and decided he needed to pass that along to his own children. “The original plan was I was going to retire in northern Michigan,” he recalled. “And then we started talking about family and what really matters.” The couple moved to Elk Rapids in 2014 and got busy working on opening a distillery.
Lefebre said he and his wife saved money by taking a honeymoon-by-backpack, and as they roamed around the world they were inspired by the whisky made in Scotland, made distinctive by its use of the local peat moss. They resolved to attempt to find the signature tastes of northern Michigan. ROCK SOLID RELATIONS The 32-year-old said it was tough, as a guy in his late 20s, going around to farmers and telling them his plans so that he could secure supplies of local ingredients. By the time the distillery opened June 1, however, Nicholas, who is in charge of marketing and sales, and Geri, the distiller, had made connections. “Now we have our relationships. They are rock solid,” he said. “Six years ago, not everybody took me so seriously.” Using all local ingredients has proved difficult, but they found a source of red winter wheat, from East Jordan’s Valley View Farm, to make vodka and gin. Ethanology can’t offer whiskey yet because aging takes time, but they’ve made a concoction they call Mel Vocatus, a spirit distilled from honey sourced from Cherry Ke farm in Kewadin. The spirit is 80-proof and tastes like a Japanese single malt whisky, Lefebre said. “Ethanology is about pushing the envelope of distillation by using local ingredients,” Lefebre said. “Everyone’s making a bourbon; everyone’s making a vodka and a gin.” The couple wants to put their own twist on these products. The botanicals for their gin were foraged by Bear Earth Herbals in Kewadin. When they make whiskey, they will use blue corn grown in the region.
“We can craft a world class-product right here in northern Michigan, sourced from local farmers,” he said. Lefebre said one of the biggest challenges in making their whiskey was finding corn of the quality they wanted. Now that they’ve found it, it’s a matter of crafting the spirit and letting it age; it will be years before they can sell their own whiskey. “They are coming,” he said. “The trade-off for quality is time.” JUNIPER FROM BEAVER ISLAND Juniper grows all over in northern Michigan, but its quality varies, and the flavor and aroma of its berries, which are used in gin-making, differ from location to location. Kyle Van Strien, co-founder and co-owner of Grand Rapids-based Long Road Distillery, said he spent years looking for a single source that would provide an ample supply of fragrant and tasty berries to make a 100 percent Michigan gin not only possible but worthwhile. So when a cousin returned from a camping trip on Beaver Island last summer and told him there were wild berries growing all over the place, Van Strein wasted no time. By September he recruited a group of employees to drive north, board the Beaver Island Ferry, and spend several days picking juniper berries from private land on which they’d been granted permission to pick. Though the best time for juniper picking is just before the season’s first freeze, Van Strien said they decided to go before bowhunting season began in October. “It was a great adventure” he said, “and it also served the purpose of making a really good gin.” He doesn’t exaggerate. Michigin, as it is called, won double gold and was named The Best Gin in the World at the 50 Best Gins competition in New York City in July. Michigin also has been a hit closer to home. Although it’s available at liquor stores across the state, Van Strien said one of the places that sells the most bottles is Beaver Island’s only grocery store, McDonough’s Market. Van Strien plans to return to the island this September and said he hopes to pick twice as many berries. TASTE OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN Kent Rabish prides himself on running a distillery that’s truly producing spirits from scratch. That means he uses local grains and then
mills, mashes, and ferments the raw material before distillation even begins. “The key is actually mashing,” Rabish said. “The vast majority [of distillers] out there, they are skipping, literally, the first two steps.” Rabish worked with state officials several years ago on the standards required to put a Pure Michigan logo on a bottle of Michiganmade liquor. At the time, Rabish and the officials determined that 90 percent of the ingredients should come from Michigan, because that was what was feasible at the time. Then the Great Lakes Malting Company opened on Cass Road in Traverse City. It supplies locally grown, malted barley and rye. That means distillers can now produce liquor from 100 percent local ingredients. Rabish has since lobbied state officials to change the standard for the Pure Michigan logo.
AN ARGUMENT FOR BRANDY As an expression of the region’s agricultural heritage, there is perhaps no local product that’s more like northern Michigan in a bottle than cherry brandy. It is, after all, made of just cherries mashed into juice, with a little yeast added to jumpstart the fermentation, and then distilled into a pure, clear 80-proof spirit. Lee Lutes, winemaker and managing member at Black Star Farms, started distilling fruit brandies in 1998 and today oversees the team in charge of distillation at the winery. It’s a small fraction of their business — Black Star sells maybe 1,000 cases of brandy a year, compare to 25,000 cases of wine — but brandy fills an important niche for people who want a complex spirit that is truly of the region.
“The key is actually mashing,” Rabish said. “The vast majority [of distillers] out there, they are skipping, literally, the first two steps.” “I don’t know if it makes any difference for customers, but I think it’s kind of a cool thing,” Rabish said. Using local ingredients and starting from scratch is important, Rabish said, because it produces a unique and honest product. He said Grand Traverse Distillery’s unique products are paying off. The distillery’s Old George Whiskey and True North Vodka are 100 percent locally grown — both made from locally grown rye — and have proven to be world-class. In two of the past four years, Old George has won the Best of Category from the American Distillers Institute and True North won Best of Category last year. Local zest can find its way into northern Michigan products in other ways. The distillery’s cherry whiskey is flavored with tart cherry extract produced in Lake Leelanau; Rabish said the extract adds a nice flavor without adding sweetness — essential to making a great Manhattan. Local ingredients aren’t always the way to go, though. Rabish makes an aged rum, but after experimenting with molasses that was a byproduct from a downstate sugar producer, he determined that, to achieve the best flavor, he needed to use molasses from the Caribbean.
“The distillation itself is not critical; there are a lot of things around it that are critical,” Lutes said. “Everything has to be of exceptional quality, otherwise a flaw is going to show up very distinctly in a spirit like that.” That’s because distillation is a process of amplifying whatever the starting product is. Starting with the best batches of fruit for each run is vital, and then a lot of care has to go into choosing how to blend those batches to come up with the best possible end product, he said. At Black Star, the cherry, plum, apricot, and pear brandies are bottled in glass immediately after distillation to preserve their purity. The spirits at this point are clear, like vodka or water. The apple brandy, however, is aged in oak barrels, giving it a richer taste and an amber patina. Fruit brandies, or, as they are known in French, “eau de vie,” are a staple in some European counties, but they are not as commonly consumed in the U.S. Black Star’s distillery makes only brandy and uses a still manufactured in Germany that is designed especially for distilling fruits, not grains. Lutes said Black Star brandies make good aperitifs and can settle the stomach after a large meal, or they can be mixed into their
own distinctive cocktails, just like vodka, gin, and whiskey. Brandy can also be incorporated into savory sauces or used as a garnish to finish deserts. Lutes thinks it’s a shame that brandy hasn’t caught on in America like it has in Europe. He chalks it up to tradition. “We could start distilling mass quantities,” he said. “But the truth of the matter is that the U.S. population is not as open or as accepting of these pure fruit brandies as they are of other spirits, particularly brown sprits.” COMMITTED TO LOCAL Mike Hall, distiller at Civilized Spirits on Traverse City’s Old Mission Peninsula, also makes spirits that tap into the essence of northern Michigan ingredients: He makes vodka and gin from peninsula-grown grapes and cherries. Those spirits are 80-proof, but they’ve been distilled to a purer state than brandy, and while much of the characteristics of the fruit have been distilled away, Hall said the drinks still contain the essence of the grapes and the cherries. “That’s kind of what gives it the flavor characteristic that it has,” Hall said. “It definitely has more of an earthiness to it … (but) it’s a much cleaner spirit, whereas a brandy can be pretty complex.” Hall has foraged for wild junipers for the distillery’s gin, but he plans to plant some nearby in order to have as little impact on the natural environment as possible. Civilized, the liquor arm of Northern United Brewing Company, which owns Mission Table and Jolly Pumpkin, is also committed to making all of its own spirits. Hall said use of local ingredients can be tasted in the end product. Civilized has always used local ingredients to make its spirits because, it’s important when you make a local product to make that product of the area. There is an aesthetic pleasure to it, an intangible connection that people value, but there is something more — it means that the parts that go into each batch haven’t travelled on trucks over long distances to reach the distillery, he said. “The material is hardly travelling. It basically comes off the vines and into the fermenter … The product doesn’t leave the peninsula until it’s completed,” Hall said. “In our case, I can only really speak for us, we started the very first batch with local products intentionally, just because we wanted to keep it local.”
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MOVE OVER, BISON Now There’s Something Leaner: Northport’s Tibetan Yak By Al Parker Chris Butz has some advice to beef lovers: “Try yak, you’ll never go back.” Butz, who raises Tibetan yaks at Gill’s Pier Ranch, just outside Northport, contends that yak meat is where the next culinary movement is at. “It’s grass-fed and environmentally friendly while also being high in protein and omega 3 and 6,” said Butz. “And it’s 97 to 98 percent fat free and low in cholesterol.” Studies support the health benefits of Tibetan yak meat, which features a deep red color with very little marbling, due to the fact that the animal’s fat layer is developed externally rather than internally. Like beef, typical yak cuts include the sirloin, ribeye, tenderloins, roasts, ribs, and stew meat. But with roughly one-sixth the fat content of beef, yak meat is uniquely tender. “It’s like bison or elk, only sweeter,” said Butz.” It’s a very filling meat. I tried a halfpound burger once and was really stuffed. With two pounds of ground yak, we can feed our family of seven and have some left over. A quarter-pound or third-pound burger is plenty. It doesn’t need a lot of seasoning, or you lose the natural sweetness. Just the straight meat to taste the flavor.” Thirty years ago there was just a handful of yak on exotic animal farms in Europe and ranches in Canada, but virtually none in the United States. Today industry members estimate there are at least 7,500 yaks being raised in North America, from Alberta Canada, to Tennessee. Yak farmers regularly supply specialty restaurants, co-ops, and butcher shops with the grass-fed meat. Locally, Butz sells his yak meat at his Gill’s Pier Ranch and at the farmers markets in Suttons Bay and Northport. “The farmers markets have been a huge boost to our sales,” he said. “We sell a lot of ground yak, sausage, jerky, and meat sticks there.”
Butz also supplies yak meat to The Mercantile in Leland and to Bogey’s at the Leland Lodge. “Bogey’s sold over 1,000 yak burgers last year,” said Butz. Noted chef Mario Batali stops by the ranch to pick up yak hot dogs and gives them a special treatment. “He’s bought a ton of our hot dogs, which are 80 percent ground yak and 20 percent pork,” said Butz. “He made some yak hot-dog pot stickers recently. Also, he poaches them in water and then puts them on the grill. If you don’t boil them or poach them and go straight to the grill, they dry out a bit.” Butz prices his tenderloin steaks at $40 a pound, ribeyes at $30 a pound, and sirloins at $25 a pound. A one-pound log of summer sausage is $20, while ground yak is $10 per pound. Jerky prices vary per packet by weight. In addition to providing meat, yak also is a source of milk, which is creamy in color with a fat content of 5 to 7 percent. Yak milk can be processed into butter, cheese or yogurt. A self-described “recovering lawyer,” Butz moved to Leelanau County from Indiana in 2007. He and his wife, Angie, along with five children, operate the ranch where they raise alpaca along with the yaks. Yak meat is a growing trend across the country, and Butz compares it to another lean meat. “We’re where bison was 30 years ago,” he said. “This is our third year of selling yak meat, and it’s gotten better every year. We’re on track to more than double last year’s sales.” During their first year of selling yak, Gill’s Pier Ranch processed 12 animals; last year, they processed 15. This year they expect to finish with about 20 animals processed. To keep the meat supply coming, Butz keeps about 30 yaks, including one bull, Chugach, at the Northport ranch, and another 60 at a friend’s ranch in western Kansas. Every so often he drives there to pick up a few yak and trailer them to northern
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Michigan. An 800-pound yak will yield 250–300 pounds of meat. Butz has the meat processed at RRR Processing in Buckley. “There’s definitely been a growth spurt in the past five years, and a dispersion geographically,” said Jim Watson, president of the International Yak Association, a group that started in 1992 with 15 member families and recently hit 100 members. Watson has been raising yak in Montana since 2001. Western states have been yak strongholds, but the IYA is now seeing growth in states like New York and Vermont, along with California and Washington, according to Watson. One Texas rancher is even raising
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Fifty years ago this summer, a group of farmers got together to display their farm equipment at a friendly neighborhood show, to get a little insight into each other’s work methods and to enjoy some camaraderie. Today, that same Buckley Old Engine Show — albeit a much-expanded version — is an annual tradition in northern Michigan, with the event temporarily bolstering the tiny town of Buckley’s population from around 700 to several thousand. “The darned thing just keeps growing every year,” said Tom Graham, past president and current executive board member for the event. SQUARE-DANCING TRACTORS, TRAIN RIDES In honor of the golden anniversary, organizers are exhibiting some of the tractors that were showcased at the very first event, expanding the threshing and steam traction engine display, and hosting a vintage fashion show. But perhaps the most wow-worthy event happens at 3:30pm Saturday, when guests will be treated to a unique performance by the Lily Pearl Square Dancing Tractors — yes, you read that correctly — a group of eight tractors that perform an actual square dance to music, complete with do-si-dos. Twinkle-toed tractors aside, the most popular attractions are the free train rides, said Graham. “We have a small steam train that used to be at the Clinch Park Zoo in Traverse City, and then our full-size standard gauge railroad,” he said. “Both of them run all four days — the little one on a half- mile track, and the big one on a mile-long track.” Also taking visitors way back are demonstrations showing how homestead chores like spinning, corn cutting, corn grinding, and clothes washing were done. (In honor of those lucky homesteaders who struck black gold on their land, the event will also show how oil used to be extracted from northern Michigan, with with a pump jack and big wheel. Another of the most impressive displays at the Buckley Old Engine Show is their representation of old town America on the show’s own Main Street. “It resembles small town USA around the turn of the century, the 1910s or so,” Graham said. “We’ve got a harness shop, barber shop, blacksmith, necessities store, general store with penny candy and cheese, a print shop — and all of them are set out as they would have been. All are functioning, too, with things going on all day long in each building.” Local artists will be on hand to play old-time music, dancing is welcome, camping is allowed, and food vendors will be on site offering up sweets, hamburgers, fried chicken, and other treats. A single ticket grants you entry to all events and exhibits.
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by Kristi Kates Hoxeyville might be the only music festival where attendees boat with their favorite band. But set as it is on 150 acres of farmland inside the Manistee National Forest and near the banks of the Pine River, informal canoe excursions, morning swim sessions, and mounting biking are as common as hammock naps in the trees. But what reigns supreme? Music — heavy on folk, roots, and blues — made by an expansive mix of local up-and-comers and
regional touring musicians. Hoxeyville’s early days brought in such big-ticket acts as The Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Bruce Hornsby, but in spite of the star power, that kind of roster didn’t suit the crowd, so festival founder and director Jake Robinson stepped back and decided to focus on local talent, with a few carefully selected regional draws. Today, annual crowds of 3,000 show Robinson’s prescription was a certain success. This year, two stages — the Main and the Mitten — will play all weekend. Headliners
for 2017 include Greensky Bluegrass, who will wrap up the main stage Friday and Saturday night, and familiar Traverse City-face-gone-Nashville Billy Strings on Sunday night. Leading up to those names will be area faves like May Erlewine, Eric Engblade, Biomassive, The Go Rounds, The Stepladders, Big Dudee Roo, Seth Bernard, The Accidentals, Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires, Airborne or Aquatic, The Whistle Stop Revue, The Crane Wives, and Luke Winslow King.
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The Chef: Colbye O’Neil, executive chef at Minerva’s, Traverse City The Book: “Working the Plate: The Art of Food Presentation” by Christopher Styler “More so than what you might think of as a traditional cookbook, the one I refer to the most is this one, which has ‘recipes,’ so to speak, for different styles of plating and presenting food. It shows you how to build beautiful food presentation starting from one focal point on the plate; it’s all about the design. Before we eat food, we experience it in other ways — just think about going to a restaurant, seeing a plate go by, and saying, ‘Oh, what’s that? I want that!’ That’s what happens when, as a chef, you put that extra flair into things. From this book in particular, I learned how to make butterflies out of carrots, which I do a lot now; how to use different dishes to pack and build shapes out of sticky rice; and how to use micro-greens as a color palette for the plate in a way the best complements both the greens’ color and their flavor. I think the key thing that I learned from the book is how to present food in a way that really speaks to the soul.”
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Ever wonder what cookbooks your favorite chefs read and use? We’ve sought out the tomes that are tops on the shelves of some of northern Michigan’s best local chefs and cooks. Find out why these particular cookbooks helped launch, sustain, or inspire their culinary careers. By Kristi Kates
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The Chef: Chef Christine Boerma, Sorellina, Traverse City The Book: “The Silver Spoon” by Clelia D’Onofrio and “The French Laundry” by Thomas Keller
“I look for more in a cookbook than ‘just’ good recipes, so I think the one I’ve read the most is ‘Momofuku.’ It’s such a great read — a little profane, but great — it’s just full of ideas and inspiration. The recipes are mixed with stories of how David Chang started his first restaurant [Momofuku Noodle Bar, in New York City] and how he launched his culinary empire, plus I’m a writer as well, so I really appreciate good writing. In this book I learned that you can start on a shoestring, that you can follow and achieve your dream, and that if you screw up along the way, it’s not the end of the world. Foodwise, it taught me how to take Korean and other Asian cuisines and make them more understandable for someone raised in Western cultures and traditions. I especially like the recipes for some of his quick kimchi, as they’re fast but really tasty.”
“I can’t pick just one! These two are my alltime favorites. The ‘Silver Spoon’ was a gift and is so fitting for my current position, since I’m at an Italian restaurant. That book and a recent trip I took to Italy this past January to take a course from Chef John Nocita have both really inspired me. I love the book’s bolognese sauce recipe in particular. Regarding ‘The French Laundry’ cookbook, I worked for Chef Ryan Johnston in San Diego for a while, and he’d trained under Chef Thomas Keller, who’s the owner of The French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley, and also the author of that cookbook. Working with Chef Ryan is how I learned about Chef Keller, so I had to get that book too. Both books have so, so many different techniques that I’ve learned so much from. They really teach you how to master your craft as a chef.”
The Chef: Eric Snyder, chef at Bluefish Kitchen and Bar, Manistee The Book: “The Professional Chef” by The Culinary Institute of America
The Chef: Jill DeLeary, owner and chef at Red Top Pasteria, Lake Leelanau The Book: “The Pizza Bible” by Tony Gemignani
“This is the one cookbook that I use all the time. It’s a huge, huge volume put out by the CIA [Culinary Institute of America] in Hyde Park, which is a famous chef school out in New York state. There are a few recipes in the book, but mostly it just focuses on technique. When I was in culinary school in Lansing, Michigan, I used, I think, the second edition, and now they’re on the ninth edition, which I actually just picked up a copy of about a month ago. You know, I’ve seen a lot of things in my 35 years as a chef — I’ve been doing this a long time — and a lot of recipes stick in my head, but sometimes I need to refresh on a particular technique or practicality, and I can always find it in that book. It’s such a solid reference guide, I’ve pretty much always had one around.”
“I bought ‘The Pizza Bible’ back in 2013, right after we attended the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. We’d been talking about opening a pizza place for quite some time, but I knew I didn’t just want to get some pre-made dough ball somewhere — I wanted the pizza to truly be homemade. I was already familiar with the author, Tony. As a matter of fact, I’d almost signed up to take his pizza-making course out West! And the book has recipes for practically every kind of pizza [style] you could think of — New York, California, St. Louis, Chicago — so it gave me a plethora of pizzas all in one spot. This enabled me to really experiment and try different recipes, which eventually led to me refining my own recipe, which is a version of Detroit-style pizza. The book was the catalyst that gave me the extra push I needed to go for it and open the restaurant.”
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Columbus would be proud. It’s been more than 500 years in coming, but two replicas of his ships are making their way to Traverse City. The Niña and Pinta will dock at Clinch Park’s northwest wall on Aug. 17 and will be there through Aug. 22. The ships will open for tours from 9am to 6pm daily, starting Aug. 18. The Traverse City visit is part of the South American-made ships’ ongoing tours of the western hemisphere. The ships sailed up the East Coast before entering the St. Lawrence Seaway and hitting the Great Lakes, with stops in New York and Ohio. From Traverse City, they travel to Muskegon and South Haven before heading down the Mississippi River. Woody Wright, a longtime member of the Maritime Heritage Association, said the MHA has established a reputation and a link with organizations across the world that have resulted in ships like these seeking out Traverse City as a stop on their tours. Wright said last summer the MHA was contacted about hosting El Galleon, an authentic wooden replica of a Spanish galleon, when that ship was found to have an open weekend on its itinerary. “We said yes. Because of that success, we were contacted by the [owners of the] Niña and Pinta,” Wright said. One difference: The MHA had several months to plan for the Niña and Pinta. They had less than a week to prepare for El Galleon. “She was going to Bay City, Chicago, Green Bay, and had an open weekend. They said, could you entertain this weekend? We had four or five days notice,” said Wright. No such problem this time around. MHA has been preparing for the ships’ arrival since early this spring. Wright said the large number of those interested in maritime history in this area is always appealing to organizations such as Tall Ships America and the Columbus Foundation, the British Virgin Islands-based owner of the Niña and Pinta. “Traverse City has an intelligent and willing population interested in tall ships and history,” said Wright. While the Niña and Pinta will be visiting, the Santa Maria will be absent. That’s because the original Santa Maria was a Nao, a kind of multi-masted cargo ship that served as a predecessor to the galleon and was larger than the smaller, faster and more easily maneuverable caravels Nina and Pinta. A replica of the Santa Maria built to size would require 14 feet of water depth, twice that of the Niña or Pinta; it would not be able to
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THE DETOUR Cast-off food finds a different fate in northern Michigan
By Clark Miller With little mention, countless rescues are taking place every week across the Grand Traverse area. None involve boating accidents or even a stubborn cat up a tree. Those rescued are vegetables, dairy products, and other goods diverted from dumpsters and destined instead to feed hungry people in Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Antrim, and Kalkaska counties.
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A HUGE UNDERTAKING Every weekday, Goodwill’s Food Rescue vans visit grocery stores like Lucky’s Market, Oleson’s, Tom’s, Meijer, and Village Market; numerous restaurants; food co-ops like Oryana (which gets three visits per week); and dozens of farms scattered throughout the region. THE SIZE OF THE OPERATION IS SURPRISING Food Rescue now provides roughly one million pounds of food each year to a total of nearly 50 food pantries and meal-serving sites. The need is great: An estimated 21,000 people in Food Rescue’s service area live in poverty, and many more individuals and families are just one unlucky event away from needing help. HARD, URGENT WORK Drivers are paid, and as my recent visit to the loading dock at Lucky’s makes clear, they earn it. By the time Taylor Moore of Food Rescue, and his volunteer, Vern Barker, are ready to leave Lucky’s, they have completely filled a very large, refrigerated Sprinter van. It’s doubtful even one more box would fit in the truck. They have to work quickly; most of the food is perishable. If it were just a matter of haphazardly throwing everything into the truck, the loading time could probably be cut in half. But they take the time to throw out unusable items. As the van fills, Moore and Barker also have to arrange (and rearrange) the load several times so that when they begin the next phase — making deliveries — the right items are easier to find. GRATEFUL RECIPIENTS Once the van arrives at a meal site or pantry, you quickly start to understand what a
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vital role Food Rescue plays in fighting hunger throughout the Grand Traverse region. At our first stop, Central United Methodist in Traverse City, staff members and volunteers quickly descend upon the truck and select what the kitchen needs that day. There’s a sense of urgency; Hungry people are waiting just a few steps away in the church basement. “When the Food Rescue truck pulls up, it’s like getting up on Christmas morning,” says Central United Methodist’s food coordinator, Jane Lippert. “It’s like opening a present.” WHY PEOPLE DONATE FOOD Moore says there are several reasons why nearly 160 food donors now contribute to Food Rescue on a regular basis. First, there is the practical business case: potential tax savings. Food given to a 501(c)(3) like Food Rescue is tax deductible. For donors’ financial records, and to track Food Rescue’s own progress, drivers keep a running tally of the weight and type of food they collect. Food Rescue also has an environmental side: It offers an important alternative to simply throwing away vast quantities of food. That is especially true of produce, which now makes up nearly 40 percent of all food collected. Rescued in time, that produce can provide many healthful meals. But tax and environmental savings aside, enthusiasm for Food Rescue is about something far more significant. “I don’t know if the tax savings are worth the work of setting all that food aside,” says Donna Hogard, who handles communications and events for Food Rescue. “At the heart of it, it’s an investment in the community. Really it’s more about taking care of people.” Taylor Moore agrees. As he makes his rounds, he sees people who find a deep joy in helping others. “Produce managers, for example, tell me it makes them happy to be a part of feeding hungry people,” he says. “They thank us and say they’re glad to see the food used this way.” Those positive vibes extend as well to Food Rescue staff and volunteers. In Moore’s opinion, this kind of work “forces you into being grateful.” “We get to meet so many people who are doing incredible things.”
How to Donate Money to Food Rescue • Go to GoodwillNMI.org and click “Food” • Then click “Food Rescue – Rescued for Good” • Click “Donate and Do Good” at bottom of that page • Use the link on that page to donate directly to Food Rescue “Empty Bowls” Event Raises Awareness and Funds for Food Rescue Food Rescue will hold its fundraising event, ”Empty Bowls” on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. For the price of admission, attendees get soup, bread and an empty, handcrafted bowl – all of which serve as reminders of the challenges many people in our community face in finding food. Details are available online at GoodwillNMI.org. Food Rescue • Visits 160 food donor sites • Serves 34 food pantries and 14 meal sites • Covers a service area of roughly 1,000 square miles • Needs more volunteers. Call 231-995-7725 for details. • Estimates 21,000 people in Grand Traverse area are living in poverty • Relies on donations and grants for operating funds • Asks food donors to call (231) 995-7723
Jethro Tull Frontman Steps Out on His Own By Ross Boissoneau Ian Anderson refuses to live in the past. The longtime frontman and songwriter for Jethro Tull continues to play that group’s best-loved songs but now goes by his name rather than that of the group. Both 2012’s Thick as a Brick II and 2014’s Homo Erraticus appeared under his name, and his upcoming show Aug. 17 at Interlochen is billed as “Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson.” True, his most recent recording is credited to the band, though Anderson is the only group member heard on it. The String Quartets features Anderson on flute and occasional vocals, with the Carducci Quartet performing Tull classics such as “Living in the Past,” “Aqualung,” and others, arranged by current Tull/Anderson keyboardist John O’Hara. He formally ended Jethro Tull a few years ago, figuring it was probably time that it was his name on the marquee. After all, he’d written 99 percent of the music, sang all the songs, was out front playing the flute or acoustic guitar, and provided the direction for the group. Yet some guy named Jethro seemed to get all the attention. “Jethro Tull and I are kind of one and the same,” said Anderson in a phone interview. He went on to say that some people really think he is Jethro Tull, rather than that being the name of a group. Jethro Tull really did exist. Viscount Jethro Tull was an English agricultural pioneer who helped bring about the British Agricultural Revolution. The fledgling band led by Anderson took on the Tull moniker as part of a series of name changes to fool audiences into thinking they were a different group from the one booked the week prior. In the liner notes to the deluxe edition of Homo Erraticus, Anderson wrote, “The huge body of work that is the Jethro Tull catalogue stands firm, close beside me and in good stead ... But I think I prefer, in my twilight years, to use my own name for the most part, being composer of virtually all Tull songs and music since 1968.” He took it a step further in our interview. “When I think of Jethro Tull, I think of the repertoire. There were 33 different musicians. When I think of Beethoven, I don’t mean Beethoven the man. We love the music. The same thing applies to Beethoven [as to Jethro Tull] — we think of the repertoire.” The repertoire for his concerts changes
from tour to tour. When performing under his own name, it will concentrate on material from his six solo albums, with the occasional Tull classic as well. But for his Interlochen show and the rest of this tour, which also includes a date at Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids Aug. 18, it’s all Tull, all the time. Audiences can expect to hear songs still played on classic rock radio stations, such as “Locomotive Breath,” “Bungle in the Jungle,” or “Songs from the Wood.” Of course, with so many albums and so many hits to draw from, deciding which songs to play can be difficult. “I start with 250, whittle that to 100, then to 50, then 20 or so that will fit into a set list,” Anderson said. “It varies from tour to tour or year to year. A German festival concert is not the same as shows in the United States.” After more than 30 or 40 years of playing some of the songs — “Aqualung” came out in 1971, “Thick as a Brick” the following year, the Grammy-winning “Crest of a Knave” (for hard rock/heavy metal) in 1987 — does Anderson get tired of playing those songs? ‘“Aqualung,’ ‘Locomotive Breath,’ ‘Thick as a Brick’ — I can still remember what was in my mind when I was writing them,” he said. “They’re relevant to this day. ‘Aqualung’ was about the plight of homeless people. Those are songs I have joy in owning.” It’s not only the songs that have stood the test of time. Anderson will turn 70 a week before the show and maintains a practice regimen for his flute playing, as well as staying in shape himself. “I’ve got to be physically in shape [to perform]. I do two hours of aerobics,” he said. He also takes pride in overseeing all aspects of his musical life, from the writing and recording to booking the tours and taking care of his instruments. “I’m a travel agent, manager — it’s all mine,” he said. “I know some musicians with no control over the practical aspects [of their careers] who have someone do all the things. The idea that someone would change my strings or polish my flute — nobody touches my flute. “I don’t want to give anyone responsibility. They might choose the wrong flight or the wrong airline.” Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson plays at 8pm Aug. 17 at Kresge Auditorium. Tickets start at $46. Go to tickets.interlochen.org.
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This conference is calling for citizens from all facets of our community to come together for an inspirational day featuring nationally known speakers sharing the latest information, strategies, and challenges related to the public health crisis of addiction. In addition to the educational component of this event, attendees will be involved in interactive work groups focused on brainstorming and putting into action the most effective strategies to battle addiction in our region. Join us for a day of hope, reflection, and action!
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NORTHERN SEEN 1. The Short’s team poured more than 8,000 pints of beer at the annual Short’s Fest. 2. This group enjoyed a tour of the Botanic Garden at the Historic Barns Park in TC. 3. Short’s Brewing staffers prepare for the crowds at the annual Short’s Fest in Elk Rapids. 4. Indie and Finnegan show Ella Brown, Julianna Sadler, Stephanie Brown, and Craig Short around Woofstock at Mackinaw Trail Winery.
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39TH ANNUAL MICHAYWÉ ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 10am-4pm, Michaywé Clubhouse, Gaylord. Featuring more than 100 artisans. michaywe.com
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ANTRIM COUNTY FAIR: Antrim County Fairgrounds, Bellaire, Aug. 10-12. antrimcountyfair.com
FARMFEST 2017: 12pm, 1865 Roby Rd., Johannesburg. Featuring a drum kiva, fire circle jams, dance pavilion events, Parkin’ Lot Pickin’, Candle Light Labyrinth Walk, second stage open mic, morning yoga & much more. Performers include Adam Hoppe, Alex Mendenall, Brent Godfrey, Galactic Sherpas, Madcat’s Midnight Blues Journey & many others. farm-fest.com
INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS FESTIVAL: Mackinaw City High School. Events include Knot Tying, Rod Tying, Rivet Toss, Spud Throw, Column Climb (Field Event), & the World Championship Column Climb. Free. ironfest.com
6TH ANNUAL KALKASKA STREET FESTIVAL: 1-8pm, Railroad Square, Downtown Kalkaska. Today includes entertainment, an obstacle course, dunk tank & much more. The Kalkaska Summer Sidewalk Sale Days will also take place. kalkaskavillage.com
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NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC. Featuring exhibits, barn dance, 4-H live stock shows, carnival, Grand Stand shows, tough truck competition & more. northwesternmichiganfair.net
-------------------SWIM FOR GT BAY: This second annual 2-mile bay swim begins at Greilickville Harbor Park in Elmwood Township at 8am & ends at Volleyball Beach, Downtown TC. Benefits The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay. swimforgtbay.com
-------------------2017 NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET & BOAT SALES: 9am-1pm, Inland Seas Education Association, Suttons Bay. schoolship.org
-------------------AUTHORS SIGNINGS & POETRY READING: 10am-6pm, Horizon Books, TC. horizonbooks.com
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LOCAL AUTHORS BOOK SIGNING: 10am3pm, Horizon Books, Cadillac. Featuring John Wemlinger, author of “Winter’s Bloom”; Amy Bowling, author of “No More Animals”; & Phil Stagg, author of “Waterfalls of Michigan.” facebook.com/horizonbookscadillac
-------------------PORT ONEIDA FAIR: 10am-4pm, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire. Includes rural history demonstrations, solar viewing, astronomy party, & more. Free.
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THE DOG DAYS OF AUGUST BOW WOW: 10am, on the Village at Bay Harbor Lake Marina lawn. This event co-benefits Charlevoix Area Humane Society & Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Includes a dog parade, contests for best trick, best dog costume, dog & owner look-alike, & most athletic dog, complimentary dog nail clippings & more. Registration is by donation of $15 for pre-registration & $20 on the day of the event, plus $5 for each additional dog. bayharbor.com/events/dogdays-of-august
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NORTHPORT DOG PARADE & DOG AGILITY FUN RUN EXHIBITION: Downtown Northport. Hairy Tales. 9:30-10:45am registration/ judging at the DPW Building. 11am parade.
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NORTHPORT WINE & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL: 1-6pm, Haserot Park, Northport. “HOCKEY THE MUSICAL!”: 2pm & 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Noted author, columnist & playwright Mitch Albom takes you into the world of musical comedy with this farce. Tickets: $35, $20 or $15 students. cityoperahouse. org/hockey-musical
-------------------AUTHOR ADAM SCHUITEMA: 2-4pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Adam will sign his book “The Things We Do That Make No Sense.” mcleanandeakin.com
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HOT ART LIVE: 2-9pm, The Little Fleet, TC. Bringing local artists together to create & sell art. Also features interactive hands on art activities & live music by Heavy Color. Benefits Arts for All of Northern MI, which empowers people with disabilities through interactive art & culture experiences.
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Besides checking out the three summer shows at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey during Summer Super Swirl on Weds., Aug. 16 from 5:30-8pm, you can also enjoy live-art demonstrations; live music by Kirby Snively, Kellerville (pictured), Jeff Pagel, Dust Bowl Aristocrats, Michelle Chenard, & Sweet Tooth; & sample fine wines & food from D & W Fresh Market. $25 advance; $30 day of. crookedtree.org
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DIRTY LAUNDRY MONOLOGUES: 6-8pm, Streeters, TC. An event filled with real people telling their stories, intermingled with live music. Proceeds provide individuals the dignity of clean clothing. $36. groundzeroonline.com/ event/dirty-laundry-monologues
SEUSSICAL, KIDS: 2pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Presented by the OTP Young Company. Performances at 2pm & 7pm. $15 adults; $6 youth under 18. oldtownplayhouse.com 10TH ANNUAL TC SUMMER MICROBREW & MUSIC FESTIVAL: 4-10pm, The Village at GT Commons, Front Lawn, TC. Featuring 50+ breweries, 300+ brews, Rare Brew Tour, Homebrewers Challenge, live music by Moon Taxi, Zoso - the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience, Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers, The Accidentals Duo Throwback, May Erlewine & The Motivations, & many others. General admission, $50; for both Fri. & Sat., $90. Includes five tasting tokens & a commemorative tasting glass. 100% of net proceeds from alcohol sales will benefit local non-profits. traverse. microbrewandmusic.com
-------------------MAKE THE GREAT LAKES GREAT AGAIN! AUTHOR TALK: 4-6pm, Carnegie Building, Petoskey. Issues related to the care of surrounding inland waters will be examined by writers, naturalists, advocates and experts: Jerry Dennis, Keith Taylor, Monica Rico & Alison Swan. Free. petoskeylibrary.org
-------------------“ASHLAND FALLS”: 7-9pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. A Little Traverse Civic Theatre Youth Production. $12. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------“SHOWSTOPPERS”: 7pm, OTP Studio Theatre @ the Depot, TC. Presented by the OTP Young Company. An annual musical revue featuring the best of Broadway. $15 adults; $6 youth under 18. oldtownplayhouse.com
istee. Presented by the Manistee Civic Players. $18-$27. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------MUSIC IN MACKINAW CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Featuring the Gratitude Steel Band.
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INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS FESTIVAL: (See Sat., Aug. 12)
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THE PETOSKEY TRIATHLON: 8am, 100 West Lake St., Petoskey. 3disciplines.com
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HARBOR SPRINGS COASTAL CRAWL: 8:30am, Zorn Park, Downtown Harbor Springs. 1, 2 & 3 mile open water swim & kids 1/2 mile open water swim. harborinc.org/coastalcrawl-132
SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville. Enjoy jazz, soul & folk with the Nashon Holloway Band. $10. michlegacyartpark.org
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17TH ANNUAL ALDEN CLASSIC SPORTS CAR SHOW: 9am-3pm, Park, Downtown Alden. Presented by the Twin Bay British Car Club. See sports cars from Japan, Great Britain, the USA, France & Italy.
-------------------30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: Downtown Bellaire, Aug. 13-20. Featuring Christians Got Talent, Bay Area Big Band, Community Paddle Event, Danny Ray “Illusionist,” Commission on Aging Picnic & Car Show, “Power of the Purse” Fundraiser, Anniversary Celebration “Ducky Dash” Big Duck Race, Duck & Glow 5k Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kiddie Dash, “Duckling Park” Kids Activities, Rubber Ducky Parade & Race, Short’s Glacial Hills Challenge XC & more. bellairechamber.com
-------------------6TH ANNUAL KALKASKA STREET FESTIVAL: 11:30am-2:30pm, Railroad Square, Downtown Kalkaska. Today includes The Kiwanis Annual Steak & Corn Family Picnic. The Kalkaska Summer Sidewalk Sale Days will also take place. kalkaskavillage.com
-------------------FARMFEST 2017: (See Sat., Aug. 12) -------------------FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S: 12pm, TC. LSVT Global invites you to a free, one-hour presentation on the LSVT BIG treatment program. Following this lecture, individuals with PD can try the LSVT BIG exercises with physical & occupational therapists. Register for location & other details. Free. lsvtglobal.com
-------------------GLCM’S SWEET 16TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 1-4pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Decorate the Mini Mac, decorate a birthday cupcake, face painting, bounce house, fish for magnetic Great Lakes Fish, & much more. Half off admission. greatlakeskids.org
-------------------PAINTING THE MURAL “BAY PRESENTS”: 1-3pm, Village Arts Building, Northport. For the Northport Marina Wall Project. Open to all ages & abilities. 231-386-9249.
-------------------“ASHLAND FALLS”: 2pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. A Little Traverse Civic Theatre Youth Production. $12. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------“SHOWSTOPPERS”: 2pm, OTP Studio Theatre @ the Depot, TC. Presented by the OTP Young Company. An annual musical revue featuring the best of Broadway. $15 adults; $6 youth under 18. oldtownplayhouse.com
-------------------“THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL”: 2pm, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee. Presented by the Manistee Civic Players. $18-$27. mynorthtickets.com
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SUNDAY FUNDAY FESTIVAL FINALE: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Part of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. $100,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City. Watch former Olympians & Olympic hopefuls as they go after one of the richest purses in the region. Activities such as face painting, a balloon artist & more run from noon-2pm. Tickets start at $7. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------FOUNTAIN POINT CONCERT SERIES: 7:309:30pm, Fountain Point Music, Lake Leelanau. Featuring Davina & The Vagabonds. $10-$20. fountainpointmusic.com
-------------------BRYAN BOWERS: 8pm, The Rhubarbary, 3550 Five Mile Creek Rd., Harbor Springs. This master of the autoharp & singer/songwriter/storyteller will perform. 231-499-8038. Donation. peacemealstringband.com/events/ rhubarbary-house-concert-with-bryan-bowers
-------------------OUR GREATEST HITS: 2017 FINALE: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. A collection of audience & faculty favorites. General admission: $17.50. bayviewassociation.org
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30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TALK: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center Theater, Petoskey. Darkness & Subject and/or Object. Amanda Hamilton, who was a CTAC artist in residence in 2015, will discuss the development of her painting practice over the last two years. Free. crookedtree.org
-------------------2ND ANNUAL LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR: 4pm, Petoskey District Library. Featuring new talent & local favorites who either live in or write about the area. A keynote address will be given by author Lou Kasischke. Free. petoskeylibrary.org
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CHILDREN’S HEALING GARDEN: 4:30pm, Michael’s Place, 1212 Veterans Dr., TC. Plant flowers, plants & other creative elements in memory of your loved one. mymichaelsplace.net
-------------------FREE GENDER-SPECTRUM CELEBRATION: 6pm, Grand Traverse Pie Company, TC. 944-8200 or meetup.com/traverse-cityTRANSwellness-meetup
-------------------OH DEER!: 6pm, Samaritas Senior Living Facility, Acme. Wildlife Communications Coordinator for Department of Natural Resources Katie Keen will present the story of Michigan’s deer population; the animal’s biology, how the deer population is managed today, how harvested deer are aged & how conservation is funded in Michigan. Register: email dmikowski@grandtraverse.org or call 922-4911. Free.
-------------------MONDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 7pm, Onekama Village Park. With the Scottville Clown Band.
-------------------REIKI SHARE: 7pm, Higher Self Bookstore, TC. Open to anyone. Pre-register. Free. higherselfbookstore.com/monthly-calendar
-------------------SNAKE PRESENTATION: 7pm, Peninsula Community Library, Old Mission Peninsula School, TC. By local snake enthusiast Sergi Kelley. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org
-------------------ENSO STRING QUARTET: 8pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Enjoy this Grammy-nominated string quartet who has won top prizes at the Concert Artists Guild competition & the Banff International String Quartet Competition. $29.50. tickets.interlochen.org
-------------------GAVIN DEGRAW: 8pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. This hit-maker, songwriter & musical sensation brings his songs including “I Don’t Want To Be” & “She Sets the City on Fire.” Tickets start at $38. tickets.interlochen.org
-------------------MOVIE IN THE PARK: 10pm, Memorial Park, East Jordan. “A Dog’s Purpose” will be shown at dusk.
aug 15
tuesday
CHARLEVOIX COMMISSION ON AGING ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC/HEALTH EXPO: 9am, Harvest Barn, East Jordan. charlevoixcounty.org
-------------------30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
-------------------MEET UP & EAT UP: 11am, Central Elementary School, Petoskey. Tar Wars Tobacco Education. Along with free breakfast & lunch, Mon.-Fri. during the summer months to children 18 & younger, today will feature a mini version of Tar Wars with tobacco education
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for youth. Presented by McLaren Northern Michigan & the YMCA.
-------------------LIVING ON: LOSS OF SPOUSE: 12pm, HOM office, Bayview Professional Center, Suite 1155, TC. Register: 929-1557.
-------------------COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON PUBLIC TRANSIT - HARBOR SPRINGS: 1:30pm, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians’ Governmental Center, Harbor Springs. Learn about the need & possibilities for expanded public transit in Emmet County. Free. emmettransit.org
-------------------DUO VIF MASTERCLASS & CONCERT W/ MARK GALLAGHER, CLARINET & BRENT WEBER, SAXOPHONE: 6pm, Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Free. charlevoixcircle.com
-------------------CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY TC MEETING: 6:30-8:30pm, Central United Methodist Church, third floor, TC. citizensclimatelobby.org
-------------------PADDLE ANTRIM COMMUNITY PADDLE: 6:30-8:30pm, Richardi Park, Bellaire. A paddle on the Intermediate River. Bring your own craft/ boat, paddle, & pfd. Free. paddleantrim.com
-------------------TUESDAY NIGHT TREK: GTHC hike at DeYoung Natural Area, TC at 6:30pm. Free. facebook.com/GTHikers
-------------------COMMUNITY MEDITATION & SATSANG: 7pm, Higher Self Bookstore, TC. A free meditation class. higherselfbookstore.com
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JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY: 7pm, Charlevoix Public Library, Grandma Geri’s Children’s Garden. With Crispin Campbell & Nancy Stagnitta. Free. charlevoixlibrary.org
-------------------MANISTEE SHORELINE SHOWCASE: 7-9:15pm, First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee. Featuring “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis.
-------------------MANITOU MUSIC FESTIVAL: 7pm, Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. Featuring the Summer Singers, an all-volunteer group of 50 voices who present concerts with a mix of upbeat popular music & American standards. 231-334-6112. Free.
-------------------STRAITS AREA CONCERT BAND: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. mackinawchamber.com
aug 16
wednesday
30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 12pm, Pennsylvania Park, Downtown Petoskey. Featuring acoustic folk duo Indigo Moon. Free. crookedtree.org
-------------------LIVING IN A LIGHTHOUSE: 12:30pm, 115 E. Blair St., Kingsley. Kathy Belden, who spent a week in both 2015 & 2016, as keeper of the historic Great Lakes Mission Point Light, will tell her story & share photographs of her keeper weeks. Register: email dmikowski@ grandtraverse.org or call 231-922-4911. Free.
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YOUTH CONNECT 2017: 1-8pm, Central United Methodist Church, TC. This event will connect youth experiencing housing instability to local agencies, resources & service support. Free food & entertainment. 231-714-9611 or foundationforyouthmi@gmail.com. Open to ages 14-24.
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AUTHOR ROBERT WANGARD: 2-4pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. This author of the Pete Thorsen mystery series will sign his latest installment in the series “Victim.” Free. mcleanandeakin.com
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS: 5-7pm, Chateau Grand Traverse, TC. With live music by Oh Brother Big Sister. cgtwines.com/winedown
-------------------SUMMER SUPER SWIRL: 5:30-8pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Enjoy live-art demonstrations; live music by Kirby Snively, Kellerville, Jeff Pagel, Dust Bowl Aristocrats, Michelle Chenard, & Sweet Tooth; & sample fine wines & food from D & W Fresh Market. $25 advance; $30 day of. crookedtree.org
-------------------ELLSWORTH MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6-8pm, Lake Street Pavilion, Downtown Ellsworth. Featuring Lee Ann Whitman.
-------------------GREAT MANCELONA STICK-UP: 6:30pm, Bellaire Historical Museum. Tom Powers, author of “Stick’em Up Stories of Michigan Bank Robberies of the 1920’s and 30’s,” will give a presentation based on his book.
-------------------WINE AND CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER: 6:30-8:30pm, Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery. Professional Women in Building (PWB) - HBA of Northern Michigan is hosting its 3rd annual Wine and Chocolate Tasting Event. Find ‘PWB Wine and Chocolate Tasting’ on Facebook. $25 per person.
-------------------ADVENTURES ON THE NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL IN THE UP: 7pm, Fife Lake Library. Jerry Gauld will take you on his North Country Trail journeys. Presented by the Fife Lake Area Historical Society. Free. fifelakehistoricalsociety.com
-------------------ENSO STRING QUARTET: (See Mon., Aug. 14)
aug 17
thursday
AUGUST GEEK BREAKFAST: 8am, Bubba’s, TC. A casual monthly communitydriven networking event for tech-minded people to discuss topics like social media, digital marketing, design, programming, & ways to better the community over bacon, eggs & coffee. Free. Find on Facebook.
-------------------BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: 9am, Buckley Old Engine Show Grounds, 2 1/2 Rd., Buckley. Aug. 17-20. Featuring over 700 antique gas & steam tractors, cars & trucks -- & a working 1923 steam locomotive that carries passengers around a mile of track. $10; 15 & under, free. buckleyoldengineshow.org
-------------------CHARLEVOIX SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES: Downtown Charlevoix. Merchants will be on the sidewalks from 9am to 6pm & inside after 6pm. charlevoix.org
-------------------30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
-------------------BELLAIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER BOOK SALE: 10am-4pm, Bellaire Public Library.
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BUCKETS OF RAIN’S “SONG FOR HOPE” FUNDRAISER: Aug. 17-20, 10am-10pm, Horizon Books, TC. Local musicians will sing their favorite songs. Buckets of Rain is a registered 501c charity raising money to fund urban gardening projects in the Detroit area & elsewhere, growing fresh vegetables for homeless shelters & food pantries in struggling neighborhoods. songforhope.org
-------------------MEET UP & EAT UP: 11am, Central Elementary School, Petoskey. Get Up & Move Part 2!. Along with free breakfast & lunch, Mon.-Fri. during the summer months to children 18 & younger, today will feature rolling the dice & using the letters of your name to associate with physical activities. Presented by McLaren Northern Michigan & the YMCA.
MUSIC ON THE BIDWELL PLAZA: 12:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Bidwell Plaza, Petoskey. Enjoy contemporary jazz & fusion tunes, plus jazz arrangements of modern rock & pop songs by the Crooked Tree Jazz Orchestra. Free. crookedtree.org
Elk Rapids Town Hall. A doubleheader night of folk/country/Americana music. 941-8667. $20 advance; $25 door.
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HANDBELL CHOIR CONCERT: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Featuring over 100 handbell choir members. Free.
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JETHRO TULL: 8pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Led by legend rock & roll flutist Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull has more than 40 years of hits, including “Thick as a Brick” & “Aqua Lung.” Tickets start at $46. tickets.interlochen.org
GT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING: 1pm, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, TC. Guest speaker Karen Krugman will speak on “Using Newspapers in Your Genealogical Research.” 231-275-6671. Free. AUTHOR KRISTINA RIGGLE: 2-4pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Kristina will sign her newly released “Vivian in Red.” Free. mcleanandeakin.com
-------------------AREA SENIORS, INC.’S POWER OF THE PURSE FUNDRAISER: 5-7pm, Area Seniors, Inc. Activity Center, Bellaire. Benefits Hospice of Northwest Michigan. areaseniorsinc.org
-------------------BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Free.
-------------------MEET THE ARTISTS: 5-8pm, Stafford’s Gallery of Art & History, Petoskey. Featuring John Riepma - Hand Blown Glass & Lisa Poulson - Glass Fusing & Enamel Painting. staffords. com/staffords-art-gallery
-------------------POWER OF THE PURSE: 5:30-9pm, Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey. Enjoy an evening filled with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, entertainment, & purses. Purses will be new or gently used, from the top name brands to exclusive local artist-made handbags. Benefits McLaren Northern Michigan - Cheboygan Campus. $40. staffords.com
-------------------ALDEN EVENING STROLL: 6-8pm, Downtown Alden. Live music by Awesome Distraction & street entertainers.
-------------------SMALL PLATES: A PROGRESSIVE DINNER ALONG THE TRAIL: 6-9pm, Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. Enjoy a glass of wine paired with a gourmet tapas dish in the tasting rooms. Several wineries partner with local chefs to prepare & serve the pairing. $15/seating. lpwines.com/events/small-plates
-------------------CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: 7pm, GT Pavilions, on the lawn, TC. Featuring Rob Bolin. Free. gtpavilions.org/2017-concerts-on-thelawn
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JAZZ AT SUNSET: 7-9:30pm, Chateau Chantal, TC. With The Jeff Haas Trio & Don Julin & artist Lisa Flahive. chateauchantal.com
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NORTHPORT FOLLIES: 7pm, Northport Community Arts Center Auditorium.
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RUN THE RIDGE 2 X 5K TRAIL RELAY: 7pm, Timber Ridge Resort, TC. runtheridgerelay.com
-------------------SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, East Park, Downtown Charlevoix. With The Go Rounds. Free. charlevoixmainstreet.org/summer-concerts
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THE LELAND MUSICAL ARTS CELEBRATION: 7pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Tonight includes a reception featuring The Art of Kay Doyle. Mezraq Ramli, founder & coordinator of this celebration, will introduce the artists. Mezraq will also perform a selection on the oboe. This year’s artists/musicians include Amy Anderson (oboe), Gregory Brookes (baritone), Kay Doyle (visual artist) & Sun Yong Hwang (piano). mynorthtickets.com or 231-256-2131. $15.
-------------------CONNEMARA COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES: 7:30pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Featuring Brendan Nolan. $20 advance; $25 door. shortsbrewing.com/connemaracommunityconcertseries
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RUTH & MAX BLOOMQUIST & ROGER BROWN WSG JOE WILSON: 7:30pm, Historic
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aug 18
friday
15TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL ON THE BAY: Petoskey waterfront. Featuring live music, Waganakising Bay Day, kayak demos, cardboard boat race, The BIG Art Show, a petting zoo & much more. petoskeyfestival.com
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BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)
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THE LELAND MUSICAL ARTS CELEBRATION: 7pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Amy Anderson (oboe), Gregory Brookes (baritone) & Sun Yong Hwang (piano) will perform Chamber Music Recitals. MyNorthTickets.com or 231256-2131. $15. oldartbuilding.com
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“THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL”: 7:30pm, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee. Presented by the Manistee Civic Players. $18-$27. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------BLISSFEST FOLK & ROOTS MINICONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. Featuring Rustic Heart. Tickets: $15 advance; $20 door. Students, $8; 12 & under, $5. redskystage.com
aug 19
saturday
PADDLE 4 THE POOL: 7:30am-1pm, Ferry Beach, Lake Charlevoix. A 4-mile predicted time contest (kayak, SUP & canoe). Fundraising event for the Charlevoix Area Community Pool. paddle4thepool.com
BUCKETS OF RAIN’S “SONG FOR HOPE” FUNDRAISER: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)
-------------------SUMMER PARTY & SIDEWALK SALES: 10am-5pm, East Jordan. 231-536-7351.
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ANNUAL FRIENDS & FAMILY PICNIC: 11am3pm, Tendercare of Leelanau, Suttons Bay. BBQ lunch, live entertainment, raffle prizes & bake sale. Free.
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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 12pm, Pennsylvania Park, Downtown Petoskey. Featuring the Jeff Tucker Band. Free. crookedtree.org
-------------------ANTRIM AREA WOMEN DEMS MEETING: 3:30-5pm, Charlevoix Library. This will be a Meet & Greet hosted by Charlevoix, Antrim & Emmet County Democrats. The speaker will be Gretchen Whitmer, candidate for Mich. governor in 2018. RSVP: chrisandglennh@ gmail.com.
-------------------15TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S ART FAIR: 5:30-9pm, Downtown TC. Hosted by the Great Lakes Children’s Museum during Friday Night Live. All items exhibited & sold at this art fair are the creations of young people in 1st – 8th grade. greatlakeskids.org
-------------------RED DRIVE CONCERT SERIES: 6-9pm, The Village at GT Commons, Piazza, TC. Featuring May Erlewine with various instruments & soul-folk vocals. This is a Certified Local Food Event. 231-590-4661. Free.
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GENTLE POWER - A WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP: 6:15pm, Three Swords Fencing Club, TC. Using the principles of Aikido. Open to all young girls & women 13+, this 2-days workshop will be led by Susan Dutton, a relationship coach, sociologist, & Aikido practitioner & instructor. Held Fri., Aug. 18 at 6:15pm & Sat., Aug. 19 at 9am. RSVP: Email: seminars@livingaikido. life. Phone (txt): 734-731-6618. Donation based: $15/$25. Find on Facebook.
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MUSIC IN THE PARK: 7-9pm, G.M. Dane Marina Park, Northport. Cajun music with the Benzie Playboys. northportomenachamber.org/ musicinthepark
Featuring Super Greek Food Susan Klco. threepinesstudio.com in a Relaxed Atmosphere JACKIE & GARY: 5pm, Bellaire Public Library. TUESDAY NIGHT Performing a combination of classic & original folk songs. An old-fashioned ice cream social will follow. Free will offering.
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WINinGIFT PAINT OUT!: Artists will check at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC on Fri., Aug. 18 from CERTIFICATES! 4-9pm & Sat., Aug. 19 from 8am-noon. A Paint E Front & StWet • Downtown Traverse City on Out214 Reception Paint Sale will be held Sat., Aug. 19 from 5-6:30pm. crookedtree.org 231-946-8932
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15TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL ON THE BAY: (See Fri., Aug. 18)
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-------------------UPCYCLE JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW: 2-7pm, Friends Gather” Three“Where Pines Studio, Cross Village. With artist
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30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13) BELLAIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER BOOK SALE: 10am-4pm, Bellaire Public Library.
SEUSSICAL, KIDS: Old Town Playhouse, TC. Presented by the OTP Young Company. Performances at 2pm & 7pm. $15 adults; $6 youth under 18. oldtownplayhouse.com
-------------------OUTDOOR ART FAIR: 10am-5pm, Leelanau Studios, TC. Sponsored by Inspire Art Gallery. 231-421-4472.
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-------------------CELEBRATION BRASS & MARK PETERS: 7pm, Immanuel Lutheran Mon Church, - Ladies Leland. Night - $1Brass off & $5 martinisFree. quintet & organ concert.drinks 231-256-9464. - - - - - - - - - - - -with- Jukebox ------SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES: TuesArt - $2Park, well drinks & shots 7pm, Michigan Legacy Thompson-
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authors, artists, crafts people & more. Free; music & wine tent, $15. lakeleelanaustreetfair.org
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BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)
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SIXTH ANNUAL DUNE DASH: This 4-mile 13o at Front Street TC run/walk startsE. the base of the •Sleeping Bear Dunes Next National Dune Climb to Lakeshore Poppycocks at 9am. It follows the flat, paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail past rolling dunes & forests to the turn around point at Glen Haven. Proceeds benefit the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. sleepingbeartrail.org/the-6th-annual-dune-dash
-------------------30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
-------------------AUTHORS SIGNINGS: 10am-6pm, Horizon Books, TC. horizonbooks.com
open indie-rock mic w/ host band Chris Sterr ville. Enjoy Americana The Bergamot. $10. michlegacyartpark.org/events/ Wed - Get it in the can for $1 w/ DJ Prim summer-sounds Thurs - MUSICAL $1 off all drinks w/DJ Fasel THE LELAND ARTS CELEBRATION: (See Fri., Aug. 18)
- -Fri- Aug - - 18 - -- Happy - - - Hour: - - -Joe- Wilson - - - Trio --“THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK Then: DJ Psycho and Marshal Law & Skin MUSICAL”: (See Fri., Aug. 18) -------------------ENSOSat STRING QUARTET: (NO Mon., COVER)Aug. Aug 19: DJ PRIM(See 14) --------------------
Sun AugLittle 20: River Casino QUEENSRYCHE: 8pm, Resort, Manistee. This platinum-selling heavy KARAOKE (10PM-2AM) metal band brings their biggest hits. Tickets start at downtown $30. lrcr.com 941-1930 TC check us out at unionstreetstationtc.net
aug 20
sunday
TC TRIATHLON: 8am, TC. Starts in the waters of Bowers Harbor on West GT Bay. Olympic & sprint distance races. enduranceevolution. com/traverse-city-triathlon
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BUCKETS OF RAIN’S “SONG FOR HOPE” FUNDRAISER: (See Thurs., Aug. 17) HIKE MAPLEHURST: 10am-noon, Camp Maplehurst, Kewadin. Presented by the GT Regional Land Conservancy. gtrlc.org
-------------------JOB WINSLOW CHAPTER, NSDAR MEETING: 11am, Historic Barns Park, TC. Includes a tour of the Botanical Gardens. Lunch will follow. jobwinslow.michdar.net
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OFFICIAL KICK-OFF OF THE EASLING POOL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN: 11am-2pm, GT Civic Center, TC. Featuring live music by Sharp Edges, New Revolution & others, open swim & the Aquaglide experience from 12-2pm, free food from Jimmy John’s, bike with Norte!, & more. 922-4818. Free. grandtraverse.org
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FREE QUILL EARRING CLASS WITH DORIS WINSLOW: 12-3pm, Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center, Peshawbestown. Expressive Culture Series Event. 231.534.7768.
-------------------PESHAWBESTOWN TRADITIONAL POW WOW: 12pm, Peshawbestown powwow grounds. Presented by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians. Featuring native singers, dancers, artists & artisans. gtbindians.org
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LAKE LEELANAU STREET FAIR: 1-6pm, Meinrad & Main streets, Lake Leelanau. Includes music, restaurants, wineries, breweries,
BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17) 30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
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BUCKETS OF RAIN’S “SONG FOR HOPE” FUNDRAISER: 10am-4pm, Horizon Books, TC. Local musicians will sing their favorite songs. Buckets of Rain is a registered 501c charity raising money to fund urban gardening projects in the Detroit area & elsewhere, growing fresh vegetables for homeless shelters & food pantries in struggling neighborhoods. songforhope.org
-------------------PESHAWBESTOWN TRADITIONAL POW WOW: (See Sat., Aug. 19)
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“THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL”: 2pm, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee. Presented by the Manistee Civic Players. $18-$27. mynorthtickets.com/organizations/ manistee-civic-players
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“BURNISHED BRASS”: 4pm, Benzie Central High School Auditorium, Benzonia. A concert by the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra. $15 adults, $10 seniors & students, & free for under 12. benziesymphony.com
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JAZZ NIGHT: 7pm, Cycling Salamander Gallery, Charlevoix. With Younce Guitar Duo & Ty Younce, percussion & Ray Shamma, bass; featuring special guest vocalist Jennifer Barnett. brownpapertickets.com Reserved tickets: $20.
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MUSIC ON THE BIDWELL PLAZA: 12:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Bidwell Plaza, Petoskey. Enjoy contemporary jazz & fusion tunes, plus jazz arrangements of modern rock & pop songs by the Crooked Tree Jazz Orchestra. Free. crookedtree.org
Elk Rapids Town Hall. A doubleheader night of folk/country/Americana music. 941-8667. $20 advance; $25 door.
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HANDBELL CHOIR CONCERT: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Featuring over 100 handbell choir members. Free.
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JETHRO TULL: 8pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Led by legend rock & roll flutist Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull has more than 40 years of hits, including “Thick as a Brick” & “Aqua Lung.” Tickets start at $46. tickets.interlochen.org
GT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING: 1pm, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, TC. Guest speaker Karen Krugman will speak on “Using Newspapers in Your Genealogical Research.” 231-275-6671. Free. AUTHOR KRISTINA RIGGLE: 2-4pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Kristina will sign her newly released “Vivian in Red.” Free. mcleanandeakin.com
-------------------AREA SENIORS, INC.’S POWER OF THE PURSE FUNDRAISER: 5-7pm, Area Seniors, Inc. Activity Center, Bellaire. Benefits Hospice of Northwest Michigan. areaseniorsinc.org
-------------------BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Free.
-------------------MEET THE ARTISTS: 5-8pm, Stafford’s Gallery of Art & History, Petoskey. Featuring John Riepma - Hand Blown Glass & Lisa Poulson - Glass Fusing & Enamel Painting. staffords. com/staffords-art-gallery
-------------------POWER OF THE PURSE: 5:30-9pm, Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey. Enjoy an evening filled with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, entertainment, & purses. Purses will be new or gently used, from the top name brands to exclusive local artist-made handbags. Benefits McLaren Northern Michigan - Cheboygan Campus. $40. staffords.com
-------------------ALDEN EVENING STROLL: 6-8pm, Downtown Alden. Live music by Awesome Distraction & street entertainers.
-------------------SMALL PLATES: A PROGRESSIVE DINNER ALONG THE TRAIL: 6-9pm, Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. Enjoy a glass of wine paired with a gourmet tapas dish in the tasting rooms. Several wineries partner with local chefs to prepare & serve the pairing. $15/seating. lpwines.com/events/small-plates
-------------------CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: 7pm, GT Pavilions, on the lawn, TC. Featuring Rob Bolin. Free. gtpavilions.org/2017-concerts-on-thelawn
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JAZZ AT SUNSET: 7-9:30pm, Chateau Chantal, TC. With The Jeff Haas Trio & Don Julin & artist Lisa Flahive. chateauchantal.com
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NORTHPORT FOLLIES: 7pm, Northport Community Arts Center Auditorium.
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RUN THE RIDGE 2 X 5K TRAIL RELAY: 7pm, Timber Ridge Resort, TC. runtheridgerelay.com
-------------------SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, East Park, Downtown Charlevoix. With The Go Rounds. Free. charlevoixmainstreet.org/summer-concerts
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THE LELAND MUSICAL ARTS CELEBRATION: 7pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Tonight includes a reception featuring The Art of Kay Doyle. Mezraq Ramli, founder & coordinator of this celebration, will introduce the artists. Mezraq will also perform a selection on the oboe. This year’s artists/musicians include Amy Anderson (oboe), Gregory Brookes (baritone), Kay Doyle (visual artist) & Sun Yong Hwang (piano). mynorthtickets.com or 231-256-2131. $15.
-------------------CONNEMARA COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES: 7:30pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Featuring Brendan Nolan. $20 advance; $25 door. shortsbrewing.com/connemaracommunityconcertseries
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aug 18
friday
15TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL ON THE BAY: Petoskey waterfront. Featuring live music, Waganakising Bay Day, kayak demos, cardboard boat race, The BIG Art Show, a petting zoo & much more. petoskeyfestival.com
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BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)
THE LELAND MUSICAL ARTS CELEBRATION: 7pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Amy Anderson (oboe), Gregory Brookes (baritone) & Sun Yong Hwang (piano) will perform Chamber Music Recitals. MyNorthTickets.com or 231256-2131. $15. oldartbuilding.com
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“THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL”: 7:30pm, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee. Presented by the Manistee Civic Players. $18-$27. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------BLISSFEST FOLK & ROOTS MINICONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. Featuring Rustic Heart. Tickets: $15 advance; $20 door. Students, $8; 12 & under, $5. redskystage.com
aug 19
saturday
PADDLE 4 THE POOL: 7:30am-1pm, Ferry Beach, Lake Charlevoix. A 4-mile predicted time contest (kayak, SUP & canoe). Fundraising event for the Charlevoix Area Community Pool. paddle4thepool.com
authors, artists, crafts people & more. Free; music & wine tent, $15. lakeleelanaustreetfair.org
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SEUSSICAL, KIDS: Old Town Playhouse, TC. Presented by the OTP Young Company. Performances at 2pm & 7pm. $15 adults; $6 youth under 18. oldtownplayhouse.com
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UPCYCLE JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW: 2-7pm, Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. With artist Susan Klco. threepinesstudio.com
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JACKIE & GARY: 5pm, Bellaire Public Library. Performing a combination of classic & original folk songs. An old-fashioned ice cream social will follow. Free will offering.
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PAINT OUT!: Artists will check in at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC on Fri., Aug. 18 from 4-9pm & Sat., Aug. 19 from 8am-noon. A Paint Out Reception & Wet Paint Sale will be held on Sat., Aug. 19 from 5-6:30pm. crookedtree.org
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CELEBRATION BRASS & MARK PETERS: 7pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Leland. Brass quintet & organ concert. 231-256-9464. Free.
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CHARLEVOIX SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)
OUTDOOR ART FAIR: 10am-5pm, Leelanau Studios, TC. Sponsored by Inspire Art Gallery. 231-421-4472.
SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES: 7pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville. Enjoy Americana indie-rock band The Bergamot. $10. michlegacyartpark.org/events/ summer-sounds
30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
15TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL ON THE BAY: (See Fri., Aug. 18)
THE LELAND MUSICAL ARTS CELEBRATION: (See Fri., Aug. 18)
---------------------------------------------------------BELLAIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER BOOK SALE: 10am-4pm, Bellaire Public Library.
-------------------BUCKETS OF RAIN’S “SONG FOR HOPE” FUNDRAISER: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)
-------------------SUMMER PARTY & SIDEWALK SALES: 10am-5pm, East Jordan. 231-536-7351.
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ANNUAL FRIENDS & FAMILY PICNIC: 11am3pm, Tendercare of Leelanau, Suttons Bay. BBQ lunch, live entertainment, raffle prizes & bake sale. Free.
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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 12pm, Pennsylvania Park, Downtown Petoskey. Featuring the Jeff Tucker Band. Free. crookedtree.org
-------------------ANTRIM AREA WOMEN DEMS MEETING: 3:30-5pm, Charlevoix Library. This will be a Meet & Greet hosted by Charlevoix, Antrim & Emmet County Democrats. The speaker will be Gretchen Whitmer, candidate for Mich. governor in 2018. RSVP: chrisandglennh@ gmail.com.
-------------------15TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S ART FAIR: 5:30-9pm, Downtown TC. Hosted by the Great Lakes Children’s Museum during Friday Night Live. All items exhibited & sold at this art fair are the creations of young people in 1st – 8th grade. greatlakeskids.org
-------------------RED DRIVE CONCERT SERIES: 6-9pm, The Village at GT Commons, Piazza, TC. Featuring May Erlewine with various instruments & soul-folk vocals. This is a Certified Local Food Event. 231-590-4661. Free.
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GENTLE POWER - A WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP: 6:15pm, Three Swords Fencing Club, TC. Using the principles of Aikido. Open to all young girls & women 13+, this 2-days workshop will be led by Susan Dutton, a relationship coach, sociologist, & Aikido practitioner & instructor. Held Fri., Aug. 18 at 6:15pm & Sat., Aug. 19 at 9am. RSVP: Email: seminars@livingaikido. life. Phone (txt): 734-731-6618. Donation based: $15/$25. Find on Facebook.
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MUSIC IN THE PARK: 7-9pm, G.M. Dane Marina Park, Northport. Cajun music with the Benzie Playboys. northportomenachamber.org/ musicinthepark
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BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)
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CHARLEVOIX SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES: (See Thurs., Aug. 17)
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SIXTH ANNUAL DUNE DASH: This 4-mile run/walk starts at the base of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Dune Climb at 9am. It follows the flat, paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail past rolling dunes & forests to the turn around point at Glen Haven. Proceeds benefit the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. sleepingbeartrail.org/the-6th-annual-dune-dash
-------------------30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
-------------------AUTHORS SIGNINGS: 10am-6pm, Horizon Books, TC. horizonbooks.com
--------------------------------------“THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL”: (See Fri., Aug. 18)
-------------------ENSO STRING QUARTET: (See Mon., Aug. 14)
-------------------QUEENSRYCHE: 8pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. This platinum-selling heavy metal band brings their biggest hits. Tickets start at $30. lrcr.com
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TC TRIATHLON: 8am, TC. Starts in the waters of Bowers Harbor on West GT Bay. Olympic & sprint distance races. enduranceevolution. com/traverse-city-triathlon
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BUCKETS OF RAIN’S “SONG FOR HOPE” FUNDRAISER: (See Thurs., Aug. 17) HIKE MAPLEHURST: 10am-noon, Camp Maplehurst, Kewadin. Presented by the GT Regional Land Conservancy. gtrlc.org
-------------------JOB WINSLOW CHAPTER, NSDAR MEETING: 11am, Historic Barns Park, TC. Includes a tour of the Botanical Gardens. Lunch will follow. jobwinslow.michdar.net
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OFFICIAL KICK-OFF OF THE EASLING POOL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN: 11am-2pm, GT Civic Center, TC. Featuring live music by Sharp Edges, New Revolution & others, open swim & the Aquaglide experience from 12-2pm, free food from Jimmy John’s, bike with Norte!, & more. 922-4818. Free. grandtraverse.org
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FREE QUILL EARRING CLASS WITH DORIS WINSLOW: 12-3pm, Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center, Peshawbestown. Expressive Culture Series Event. 231.534.7768.
-------------------PESHAWBESTOWN TRADITIONAL POW WOW: 12pm, Peshawbestown powwow grounds. Presented by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians. Featuring native singers, dancers, artists & artisans. gtbindians.org
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LAKE LEELANAU STREET FAIR: 1-6pm, Meinrad & Main streets, Lake Leelanau. Includes music, restaurants, wineries, breweries,
BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW: (See Thurs., Aug. 17) 30TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL: (See Sun., Aug. 13)
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BUCKETS OF RAIN’S “SONG FOR HOPE” FUNDRAISER: 10am-4pm, Horizon Books, TC. Local musicians will sing their favorite songs. Buckets of Rain is a registered 501c charity raising money to fund urban gardening projects in the Detroit area & elsewhere, growing fresh vegetables for homeless shelters & food pantries in struggling neighborhoods. songforhope.org
-------------------PESHAWBESTOWN TRADITIONAL POW WOW: (See Sat., Aug. 19)
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“THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL”: 2pm, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee. Presented by the Manistee Civic Players. $18-$27. mynorthtickets.com/organizations/ manistee-civic-players
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“BURNISHED BRASS”: 4pm, Benzie Central High School Auditorium, Benzonia. A concert by the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra. $15 adults, $10 seniors & students, & free for under 12. benziesymphony.com
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JAZZ NIGHT: 7pm, Cycling Salamander Gallery, Charlevoix. With Younce Guitar Duo & Ty Younce, percussion & Ray Shamma, bass; featuring special guest vocalist Jennifer Barnett. brownpapertickets.com Reserved tickets: $20.
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DISCOVER PINTA & THE NINA: These replicas of Columbus’ Ships will be docked at Duncan L. Clinch Marina, TC from Aug. 18-23. Hosted by the Maritime Heritage Alliance of TC. $10 adults, $5 students 5-16. ninapinta.org
-------------------FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: Fridays, 5:30-9pm, through Aug. 25. 100 & 200 blocks of East Front St., TC. A community block party featuring music, entertainment, food, demonstrations & family activities. traversecity.com
-------------------GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Through Aug. 13. greatlakesequestrianfestival.com
-------------------MEDICINE MEN & WOMEN GATHER: 6:30pm on the new moon or the Weds. prior to one, May-Oct. Gather to share medicines, plant knowledge & stories. Please email wisewomengather@gmail for more info.
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ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS (ACA): Thursdays, 5:30-7pm, basement of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC. For those who seek to address the residual effects of having been raised in dysfunctional household. adultchildren.org
-------------------HOW IT WORKS IN AL-ANON: Fridays, 10am, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC.
-------------------TC PATHS TO RECOVERY: Weds., noon, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, TC. Al-Anon meeting.
-------------------CHARLEVOIX CITY BAND CONCERT: Tuesdays, 8pm through Aug. 22. East Park, Downtown Charlevoix.
-------------------COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Tuesdays, 5:30pm, New Moon Yoga, TC. Donation only. newmoonyogastudio.com
-------------------FREE COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Wednesdays, 7:30pm, Bikram Yoga, 845 S. Garfield Ave., TC. bikramyogatc.com
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GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOUR: Mon., 2-4pm, Perry Hannah Memorial at 6th & Union, TC. A 2 hour, 2-mile walk through TC’s historic neighborhoods. Emphasis is put on the 1840’s through the early twentieth century.
-------------------QUIET TIME- GUIDED MEDITATION: Tues., 4pm, Munson Hospice House, TC. Enjoy a relaxing environment where you can push your pain & anxieties away. 800-252-2065 or munsonhomehealth.org
-------------------STONE CIRCLE GATHERINGS: Sat., 9pm. Stone Circle: Ten miles north of Elk Rapids off US 31. Turn right on Stone Circle Dr. & follow signs. Poetry, storytelling & music under the stars with poet bard Terry Wooten. 231-2649467. terry-wooten.com/index.html
-------------------STROLL THE STREETS: Fri., 6-9pm, Main St., Boyne City. Featuring live music, magicians, caricature artists, face painters & balloon twisters. boynecitymainstreet.com
-------------------SUMMER POWER DAYS!: Wednesdays, 10am, Jul. 26 - Aug. 16, Grawn Splashpad, 2252 Sawyer Rd. Outdoor Literacy Events featuring a variety of activities such as reading aloud with kids, writing with kids, interactive book walks, & local author & illustrator visits! NOT a drop-off event.
-------------------SUMMER POWER! DAYS: Tuesdays, 10am, Jul. 25 - Aug. 15, Marina Park, Suttons Bay. Outdoor Literacy Events featuring a variety of activities such as reading aloud with kids, writing with kids, interactive book walks, & local author & illustrator visits! NOT a drop-off event.
ALDEN FARMERS MARKET: Thurs., 4-7pm, Tennis Court Park, Alden.
-------------------BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET: Veterans Park, Boyne City. Held on Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-noon. boynecitymainstreet.com
-------------------CHARLEVOIX FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 8am-1pm, 408 Bridge St., Charlevoix. charlevoixmainstreet.org/farmers-market
-------------------DOWNTOWN GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9:30am, Downtown Gaylord Pavilion. Find on Facebook.
CATHERINE VANVOORHIS EXHIBITION: Through Aug. 17 at Lake Street Studios, Center Gallery, Glen Arbor. VanVoorhis’s take on Leelanau County’s iconic natural features. lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com
-------------------MAGIC THURSDAY ARTISTS: Through Aug. 30, City Opera House, TC. This exhibition features paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel & acrylic. A portion of all sales benefits the City Opera House. cityoperahouse.org
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OIL AND WATER ART EXHIBIT: Through Sept. 22 at Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Featuring the work of Alan Maciag, Charles Murphy & Paul LaPorte. twistedfishgallery.com
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TODD & BRAD REED OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Through Aug. 26, Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, Gaylord. gacaevents.weebly.com
DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm, 400 block of Howard St. between Mitchell & Michigan streets. petoskeychamber.com EAST JORDAN FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays, 8am-12pm, Sportsman’s Park, East Jordan.
-------------------ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-12pm, Elk Rapids Chamber, 305 US 31. elkrapidschamber.org
-------------------GROW BENZIE FARMERS MARKET: Mondays, 3-7pm, Grow Benzie, Benzonia. Featuring free cooking & nutrition education classes. Find on Facebook.
-------------------SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET, TC: Saturdays, 7:30am-12pm; Wednesdays, 8am-12pm. Lot B, across from Clinch Park, TC. downtowntc.com
-------------------THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS, TC FARMERS MARKET: Mondays, 12-4pm on The Piazza, The Village at GT Commons, TC. thevillagetc.com
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“BUGS, BIRDS, & BEASTS”: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. This group exhibit includes two & three-dimensional art including fiber art, sculpture, assemblage, & framed work in encaustic, silk, acrylic, & watercolor painting. Runs through Sept. 8. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
-------------------“FINDING COMMON GROUND: ASSEMBLAGE”: Aug. 12-23, Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. This exhibition includes work by artists Indy Bacon, Nedra Borders & Susan Fox. An opening reception will be held on Sat., Aug. 12 from 2-7pm. threepinesstudio.com/ PDF/allshows2017.pdf
-------------------“SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT”: Aug. 19 - Sep. 22, Higher Art Gallery, TC. Solo exhibit featuring works in oil, gouache, acrylic & collage by Carol C. Spaulding. An opening reception will be held on Sat., Aug. 19 from 6-8pm. An artist talk & discussion will be held on Sun., Aug. 27 from 3-4:30pm. Hours: 11am-3pm Sun. - Tues; 11am-7pm Weds. - Sat. higherartgallery.com
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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - AUGUST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Through Aug. 18. Multi-media artist Amanda Hamilton will further delve into her current theme of darkness & illumination. On Mon., Aug. 14 Hamilton will present a talk entitled “Darkness and Subject/and or Object.” - CTAC SUMMER ARTISANS MARKET: Fridays, 9am-1pm, Bidwell Plaza. Artisans will sell their work & provide demonstrations. - “OUR NATIONAL PARKS” JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Held in honor of Ansel Adams & the 100th Anniversary of our National Parks. Runs through Sept. 9. - THROUGH THE LENS: ANSEL ADAMS HIS WORK, INSPIRATION & LEGACY: Runs through Sep. 30 in Bonfield & Gilbert Galleries. Featuring 47 iconic images of Ansel Adams & 1 portrait of Ansel Adams by James Alinder. crookedtree.org
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-------------------CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - “PRACTICE, RHYTHM, & RITUAL: MEDITATIVE MINIMALISM”: Aug. 16 - Sep. 30. Four Michigan artists will exhibit works in a variety of media & forms. They include Lydia Boda, Nathan Lareau, Brian Schorn & Deanna Hergt-Wilmott. An opening reception will be held on Tues., Aug. 15 from 7-9pm. crookedtree.org
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DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - DIANE CARR: SPIRAL GESTURES AND A JESTER: Through Oct. 1. - MYTHS & MORTALS: THE MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE OF SALLY ROGERS: Through Sept. 9. - THREE DECADES OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING: PAINTINGS BY DAVID PAUL GRATH: Through Sept. 9. dennosmuseum.org
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“THIS PLACE FEELS FAMILIAR”: Presented by students from the Aesthetics of Health Class led by Interlochen Arts Academy’s Visual Art Department faculty member Megan Hildebrandt. Featuring art inspired by Cowell Cancer Center staff & patient interactions during the past year. Runs through the summer in the cancer center’s Reflection Gallery on the third floor & Health & Wellness Suite on the second floor, TC. munsonhealthcare.org/cancer
-------------------ART IN THE CITY ARTIST COMPETITION: Cadillac Area YMCA. Theme: Local Inspirations. 11x14 Art Competition & fundraiser. The deadline is Aug. 23 & the preview party will be held on Thurs., Aug. 24 from 4-6pm. 231-7753369. paulk@cadillacareaymca.org
-------------------AUGUST ARTISTS OF THE MONTH: Featuring Dorothy Grossman & Janet Oliver. “Feathers & Flora.” The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. thebotanicgarden.org
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Arcade Fire – Everything Now – Columbia
It’s disco but not entirely ’70s. Synthesized but not cold. Derivative, but in a purposeful (if not always successful) way. Arcade Fire chose an often-derided musical era to influence latest set, and while some choices prove worthy twists on those sounds (“Put Your Money on Me”), others fail awkwardly (“Chemistry,” in dire need of a good fast-forward). Would a little more studio time have leveled the whole thing out? Maybe — but the ’70s certainly weren’t level, so perhaps that was the point.
Ride – Weather Diaries – Wichita Recordings
Ride, the ’90s shoegaze band out of Oxford, England, returned to live performance back in 2015 and finally eked out this comeback album last month — its first in 21 years. How well the band seamlessly shifts into what could’ve been a very dated, trapped sound is impressive. Ride’s trademark, glittery, beat-driven layers simmer underneath compelling melody lines that have been given a modern-day refresh. It all works perfectly on catchy power-pop tracks like “Cali,” “Charm Assault,” and “All I Want.”
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Lupe Fiasco – The Cool – Atlantic
Fiasco’s landmark album celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and this re-issue is a musthave, not only because of that striking press onto sharp, translucent vinyl but also because this is strong, cohesive set that deserves to be revisited. If you’re not familiar, think Mos Def backed by The Roots but with Fiasco’s own distinctive flow on tracks like “Hip-Hop Saved My Life,” “Go Go Gadget Flow,” “Superstar” (featuring Michael Santos), and the title track; it’s both a good intro to Fiasco and a stand-alone standout.
The Heliocentrics – A World of Masks – Soundway
The UK funk outfit is back for its fourth go-round, injecting its usual funky approach with some psychedelia and taking the unusual step of including lyrics on half of the tracks. The album builds connections as it moves forward, with highlights along the way including “Square Wave” and its loping rhythm section. By the time you reach the concluding track, “The Uncertainty Principle,” it’s easy to see that the band had this entire itinerary planned out and was just hoping you’d listen along.
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ALOE BLACC SEEKS AMERICA’S TREASURES Singer Lana Del Rey released her fourth album, Lust for Life, earlier this month, and she prefaced the album’s release with two new songs that are included on the set, the filmy “Groupie Love” and a collaboration with rapper ASAP Rocky on “Summer Bummer.” Also included on Lust for Life is “Beautiful People, Beautiful Problems,” a song that she recorded with Stevie Nicks. Del Rey is already promoting the new album with a pile of summer tour dates: She already played Lollapalooza Paris and has several additional festival dates coming up over the next couple of weeks, including Helsinki Finland’s Flow Festival on Aug. 11 and Krakow Poland’s Live Festival on Aug. 19 … Latin singer-songwriter Maluma just signed a big publishing deal with Sony/ATV, covering his current catalog of music as well as future tunes. The Colombian-based performer is sitting at number two on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs Chart with his track “Felices Los 4” and has another tune out, with Shakira, called “Chantaje.” Maluma has also worked on tracks with a long list of fellow Latin music artists, including Don Omar, Thalia, and Ricky Martin … Fleetwood Mac is set to be the first band ever honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year, in recognition of its musical
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accomplishments as well as a long record of supporting charitable causes, including MusiCares itself, which offers emergency financial assistances to musicians and others working in the music industry. The band will be feted at a tribute event at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, but that won’t be happening until Jan. 26, so the band members have plenty of time to ponder their formal wear. In the meantime, the band’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie are currently on tour promoting their duet side-project album … Classic ’90s rockers Stone Temple Pilots is putting together a remastered 25th anniversary edition of its debut album, Core, which will be available in multiple formats and will include B-sides, previously unreleased demo versions of tunes (including several from the band’s early days, when it performed as Mighty Joe Young), live tracks including its 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, assorted music videos, vinyls, rare photographs, and more. The “Super Deluxe Edition” of Core will hit outlets on Sept. 29 … LINK OF THE WEEK Charlie XCX has managed to rope in a longggg list of male celebs to appear in a new, often funny music video for her single “Boys,” among them Joe Jonas, will.i.am,
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Wiz Khalifa, fun.’s Jack Antonoff, Mark Ronson, Diplo, Charlie Puth, G Eazy, and Mac DeMarco — check it out on YouTube at tinyurl.com/y93vyrf9 … THE BUZZ R&B singer SZA’s show at Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit sold out so fast, it’s moved to the larger Fillmore. A new batch of tickets is available now for the Aug. 30 show … Up-and-coming Romeo, Michigan, folk singer Libby DeCamp is, well, decamping with her band for a tour this fall with stops in Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, all in promotion of her new EP, Cross Sections … Grand Rapids band The Zannies has
just released its new blues and Spanishinfluenced rock album, Espejos Mexicanos (“Mexican Mirrors”) … Detroit rapper Stretch Money has a new album called Time is Money on the way out later this month via stretchmoneydet.com … And have fidget spinners jumped the shark, or is it The White Stripes who has snagged that dubious honor? A White Stripes-themed fidget spinner is now available online for $8, so you can decide which is which … and that’s the buzz for this week’s Modern Rock. Comments, questions, rants, raves, suggestions on this column? Send ’em to Kristi at modernrocker@gmail.com.
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Kathryn Bigelow’s hunt-for-Osama-binLaden epic Zero Dark Thirty is quite possibly my absolute favorite movie to watch over and over. Strange choice, I know, but there’s something so gripping, so compulsively watchable, that I can simply never pass it up when it’s on. Thus, I have been eagerly awaiting Bigelow’s follow-up, over five years in the making, in hopes it would deliver that same just-plain-brilliant filmmaking I can’t get enough of. But after finally getting to watch Detroit, I can say that, unlike my reaction to Zero Dark Thirty, this is a film I will probably never watch again. And that’s not to say this is because I didn’t like it — no, quite the contrary — or that I didn’t think it was “good” — no, in some ways it’s a masterpiece. I probably wouldn’t watch it again because its depiction of the 1967 Detroit uprising was so unbearably tense, so truly disturbing, and so deeply upsetting, I don’t think I can do it again (which is saying something, as Zero Dark Thirty trades heavily in things like waterboarding). So yeah, this is by no means an easygoing night at the movies, but we could all stand to see more things that make us uncomfortable, especially things that in some ways have become a normalized aspect of American culture. But that doesn’t make it any easier to watch. In fact it’s all the more painful, because even though it’s been 50 years, what happened in Detroit is still all too relevant. That being said, Detroit does get off to an awkward start with a history lesson of sorts using imagery from artist Jacob Lawrence’s Great Migration series and text from historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. It’s solid contextual information, but jarring and too pedagogical. Following this prologue we are taken to what marked the start of the events — a police raid on a party at a private club (read: African American club with no liquor license) for a man returning home from Vietnam. Tensions come to a head, and then for the next four days, fires, mass arrests, snipers, looting, and violence engulf the city of Detroit. No one does war zones better than Bigelow (see also: The Hurt Locker), and the chaos so deliberately and effortlessly choreographed in the streets of Detroit is something both hauntingly familiar and completely foreign. In addition to her eye for on-the-ground and of-the-moment insurgency, here she also demonstrates a gift for period detail. But this overview is all just setting the scene for what’s to come. Things slowly come into focus as we are briefly introduced to a handful of characters. See, while hundreds were injured, and 43 died over the course of four days, Bigelow focuses on the deaths of three at the Algiers Motel as the film’s arc shifts to a much more intimate American horror story. We meet Larry (Algee Smith), a singer on the verge of making his big break. His group, The Dramatics, is about to go onstage at the Fox Theatre when the show is cancelled for public safety reasons. As he goes about making his way home alongside manager Fred (Jacob Latimore), they decide to duck in to the Algiers Motel to take refuge for the night. And the
Algiers seems about as good of a place as any to wait things out until morning. There’s a pool party happening, and they meet a pair of white girls from Ohio (Hannah Murray, Kaitlyn Dever) who introduces them to other guests, one of which is Carl (Jason Mitchell), who, in an impetuous act of defiance, shoots a starter pistol toward the police. The harmless starter pistol is mistaken for real, and a hunt for a sniper begins. Police round up the hotel’s guests, including a vet (Anthony Mackie) who is found with the two girls (the police assume he’s a pimp), and proceed to line them up against a wall and terrorize them. Led by fictionalized police officer Krauss (played by a baby-faced Will Poulter), the cops play a “death game” in their quest to get a confession. And when it comes to Krauss, menacing doesn’t even begin to cover it. He’s a villain all the more effective not only due to the pure sadism on display but also because of the righteousness from which it is spewed. Standing by is Melvin Dismukes (John Boyega), a dedicated, well-meaning private security guard who wants to help keep the peace and diffuse the situation. There’s a heartbreaking decency to the performance, and his character, placed in between sides, is ostensibly the film’s most interesting, but one never explored in a significant fashion. Unfolding in near-real time, this is film at its most immersive. You’re there in that room, like it or not, and there is no release until things come to a devastating conclusion. And it’s not even that the imagery is revolutionary, or something we haven’t seen on screen before, but it’s the strength and authenticity of the filmmaking depicting these inhumane acts of police violence that makes it an altogether unique and unforgettable artistic experience. What follows this truly remarkable center section is a third act that deals with the legal aftermath in an entirely unremarkable way. With its on-the-nose dialogue, it leaves too many things unexplored and makes you realize how lacking the film is in narrative or character development (e.g., Dismukes, or any of those senselessly tortured and killed). While disjointed as a whole, props must be given to Bigelow’s frequent collaborator, screenwriter Mark Boal, whose meticulous research — as well as dramatic license — brings what happened at the Algiers into new clarity and gives wider consciousness to events largely hidden from history. (I was shocked to discover the trial took place in what was basically my backyard, something we never learned in school.) So while this is a flawed film, it is the overwhelming blunt force of emotion that overpowers its deficiencies. Detroit’s most telling success is the raw feeling it conveys. How it makes you angry, makes you hurt, and reveals so much. (Black Lives Matter parallels abound, but in true Bigelow-style, it’s not explicit.) For its sheer visceral impact, this is not only a tremendous cinematic achievement but a necessary one. Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film archivist.
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It turns out that in dealing with emotional stress, men and women have some different neurochemical overlords. If men’s had a name, it would be The Earl of Overkill, which is to say men tend to react neurochemically to social stress as they would to being chased through the woods by a maniac with a crossbow. First, there’s a surge of epinephrine and norepinephrine, neuromessengers (aka neurotransmitters) that are the bandleaders of the brain’s “fight or flight” reaction. These kick off survival-promoting changes in the body, like the heart beating faster, the release of the energy-mobilizing stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, and blood coursing to the arms and legs (all the better to punch or run!). Meanwhile, systems not needed to fight back or scram — like digestion and higher reasoning — get powered down. Yep. That’s right. Higher reasoning goes all lights out; nobody’s home. So trying to “connect and talk” with a stressed-out man is like trying to have an existential debate with a vacant warehouse. It’s even worse from the man’s end. He’s gotten chemically and otherwise physiologically mobilized to bolt or do battle. But when there’s no crossbow-wielding dude to run from — just a bunch of social stress — there’s no use for all of these bodily resources that have been mustered up. Psychologist John Gottman calls the effect from this “flooding,” explaining that men feel very physically uncomfortable and get extremely frustrated that their access to the brain’s departments of insight and witty bits is blocked. Not surprisingly, what makes them feel better is mentally checking out until these uncomfortable feelings go away — uh, in lieu of access to a zookeeper’s tranq gun to shoot themselves in the thigh. Unfortunately, the thing that makes men feel better is in direct conflict with what works
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for women. Psychologist Shelley Taylor finds that women’s reaction to emotional stress is mediated by oxytocin, a neurotransmitter that facilitates emotional bonding. This leads to what she calls a “tend and befriend” response: selfsoothing through caring for and emotionally engaging with others. In other words, women tend to deal with emotional stress monsters by gabbing them down to size. But, good news. You can have what you need if you just wait for your husband to have what he needs: time to calm down and reset so his brain’s higher reasoning center is no longer in “Hello, my name is Cinderblock!” mode. Decide together how much time that needs to be -- half an hour, maybe? After that, he should put down the flamethrower and “advance to the next level”: spoken-word communication, and not just the sort where you ask him, “Is that ‘mmmph’ to steak or ‘mmmph’ you just ended World War III and saved the galaxy from Nazi zombies?”
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your head: “My, what lovely new tiles. You’d hardly know there was once a triple murder in this kitchen.”
We’ve got tons of information back in storage in our long-term memory (picture rows of shelves and old steel file cabinets going on for, like, forever). However, we can only bring out and reflect on a few pieces of information at a time — probably four, according to memory researcher Nelson Cowan. Predictably, we gravitate to memories of ourselves as, say, a beloved partner who made smart choices — as opposed to one who jumped in without looking and then upcycled the growing pile of red flags into dog beds to sell on Etsy. You need a virtual drone cam to help you see the whole landscape at once, and it’s called “an index card.” On it, list all the bummer stuff about your ex that you need to keep in mind. Maybe save a photo of it on your phone. This should help you keep those pesky upsides in perspective, like how he was always so attentive to detail — if that’s what you’d call smoking tons of pot and spending several hours monitoring the hair on his left arm.
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(July 23-Aug. 22): “If you love someone, set them free,” said New Age author Richard Bach. “If they come back, they’re yours; if they don’t, they never were.” By using my well-educated intellect to transmute this hippy-dippy thought into practical advice, I came up with a wise strategy for you to consider as you re-evaluate your relationships with allies. Try this: Temporarily suspend any compulsion you might have to change or fix these people; do your best to like them and even love them exactly as they are. Ironically, granting them this freedom to be themselves may motivate them to modify, or at least tone down, the very behavior in themselves that you’re semi-allergic to.
PIScES (Feb. 19-March 20): You temporarily
have cosmic permission to loiter and goof off and shirk your duties. To be a lazy bum and meander aimlessly and avoid tough decisions. To sing off-key and draw stick figures and write bad poems. To run slowly and flirt awkwardly and dress like a slob. Take advantage of this opportunity, because it’s only available for a limited time. It’s equivalent to pushing the reset button. It’s meant to re-establish your default settings. But don’t worry about that now. Simply enjoy the break in the action.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In accordance
with the astrological omens, I hereby declare the next two weeks to be your own personal Amnesty Holiday. To celebrate, ask for and dole out forgiveness. Purge and flush away any nonessential guilt and remorse that are festering inside you. If there truly are hurtful sins that you still haven’t atoned for, make a grand effort to atone for them -- with gifts and heart-felt messages if necessary. At the same time, I urge you to identify accusations that others have wrongly projected onto you and that you have carried around as a burden even though they are not accurate or fair. Expunge them.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “To disobey in
order to take action is the byword of all creative spirits,” said philosopher Gaston Bachelard. This mischievous advice is perfect for your use right now, Aries. I believe you’ll thrive through the practice of ingenious rebellion -- never in service to your pride, but always to feed your soul’s lust for deeper, wilder life. Here’s more from Bachelard: “Autonomy comes through many small disobediences, at once clever, well thought-out, and patiently pursued, so subtle at times as to avoid punishment entirely.”
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): ): Congratulations!
I expect that during the next three weeks, you will be immune to what psychoanalyst Joan Chodorow calls “the void of sadness, the abyss of fear, the chaos of anger, and the alienation of contempt and shame.” I realize that what I just said might sound like an exaggeration. Aren’t all of us subject to regular encounters with those states? How could you possibly go so long without brushing up against them? I stand by my prediction, and push even further. For at least the next three weeks, I suspect you will also be available for an inordinate amount of what Chodorow calls “the light of focused insight” and “the playful, blissful, all-embracing experience of joy.”
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The coming days
would an excellent time to celebrate (even brag about) the amusing idiosyncrasies and endearing quirks that make you lovable. To get you inspired, read this testimony from my triple Gemini friend Alyssa: “I have beauty marks that form the constellation Pegasus on my belly. I own my own ant farm. I’m a champion laugher. I teach sign language to squirrels. Late at night when I’m horny and overtired I may channel the spirit of a lion goddess named Sekhmet. I can whistle the national anthems of eight different countries. I collect spoons from the future. I can play the piano with my nose and my toes. I have forever banished the green-eyed monster to my closet.”
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your education
may take unusual forms during the coming weeks. For example, you could receive crunchy lessons from velvety sources, or tender instructions from exacting challenges. Your curiosity might expand to enormous proportions in the face of a noble and elegant tease. And chances are good that you’ll find a new teacher in an unlikely setting, or be prodded and tricked into asking crucial questions you’ve been neglecting to ask. Even if you haven’t been particularly street smart up until now, Cancerian, I bet your ability to learn from uncategorizable experiences will blossom.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1892, workers
began building the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. But as of August 2017, it is still under construction. Renovation has been and continues to be extensive. At one point in its history, designers even changed its architectural style from Neo-Byzantine and Neo-Romanesque to Gothic Revival. I hope this serves as a pep talk in the coming weeks, which will be an excellent time to evaluate your own progress, Virgo. As you keep toiling away in behalf of your dreams, there’s no rush. In fact, my sense is that you’re proceeding at precisely the right rate.
ScORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): How many
countries has the United States bombed since the end of World War II? Twenty-five, to be exact. But if America’s intention has been to prod these nations into forming more free and egalitarian governments, the efforts have been mostly fruitless. Few of the attacked nations have become substantially more democratic. I suggest you regard this as a valuable lesson to apply to your own life in the coming weeks, Scorpio. Metaphorical bombing campaigns wouldn’t accomplish even 10 percent of your goals, and would also be expensive in more ways than one. So I recommend using the “killing with kindness” approach. Be wily and generous. Cloak your coaxing in compassion.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You know
about the Ten Commandments, a code of ethics and behavior that’s central to Christianity and Judaism. You may not be familiar with my Ten Suggestions, which begin with “Thou Shall Not Bore God” and “Thou Shall Not Bore Thyself.” Then there are the Ten Indian Commandments proposed by the Bird Clan of East Central Alabama. They include “Give assistance and kindness whenever needed” and “Look after the wellbeing of your mind and body.” I bring these to your attention, Sagittarius, because now is an excellent time to formally formulate and declare your own covenant with life. What are the essential principles that guide you to the highest good?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here’s
a definition of “fantasizing” as articulated by writer Jon Carroll. It’s “a sort of ‘in-brain’ television, where individuals create their own ‘shows’ -- imaginary narratives that may or may not include real people.” As you Capricorns enter the High Fantasy Season, you might enjoy this amusing way of describing the activity that you should cultivate and intensify. Would you consider cutting back on your consumption of movies and TV shows? That might inspire you to devote more time and energy to watching the stories you can generate in your mind’s eye.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 43 cartoon
stories, the coyote named Wile E. Coyote has tried to kill and devour the swift-running flightless bird known as the Road Runner. Every single time, Wile E. has failed to achieve his goal. It’s apparent to astute observers that his lack of success is partly due to the fact that he doesn’t rely on his natural predatory instincts. Instead, he concocts elaborate, overly-complicated schemes. In one episode, he camouflages himself as a cactus, buys artificial lightning bolts, and tries to shoot himself from a bow as if he were an arrow. All these plans end badly. The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned: To reach your next goal, trust your instincts.
“Jonesin” Crosswords
"Schooled"--no, I'm not ready for back to school. by Matt Jones ACROSS 1 Indian drum 6 Toward the back of an airplane 9 Poison dart frog in “Rio 2” played by Kristin Chenoweth 13 “Please continue” 14 OMG or LOL 15 ___ rock (genre for Emerson, Lake & Palmer) 16 “Ditto!” 17 Activist org. that can’t decide? 19 Soccer team whose players are scarecrows? 21 Smartphone bill info 22 Basketball announcer’s phrase 23 D&D or FFXV, e.g. 25 ___ Plaines, Illinois 26 Chemistry suffix 28 PokÈmon protagonist Ketchum 30 “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” author Dave 32 Fail to ever mention God in France? 36 Green with the clean version “Forget You” 37 Outdoor sporting gear chain 38 Orangey-brown, like some port 42 Food list with amortized appetizers and beveraged buyouts? 45 Classic 1981 Galaxian follow-up with tractor beams 48 Devoured 49 President pro ___ 50 Summer in the citÈ? 51 Tool before down or cakes 53 Highlight reel segment 56 Dragging feeling 58 Spaghetti sauce brand you can only get in one place? 62 Megastore for all your ballet accessory needs? 64 Skin softener (“or else it gets the hose again”) 65 Compound with a hydroxyl group 66 Too close ___ comfort 67 Moves around in a Newton’s cradle 68 Contradict 69 Clip-___ (some pinchy earrings)
70 ___ a customer DOWN 1 Perfectly 2 Make upset 3 Fake Kazakh 4 Luxury hotel chain 5 Weak conditions 6 Letters on an envelope addressed to a company 7 Bakery sackful 8 ___ and feather 9 Report cards’ stats 10 “Everything Now” group ___ Fire 11 “The Wizard of Oz” scarecrow portrayer 12 “Uh...possibly...” 13 Rag on 18 Team Carmelo Anthony was drafted into in 2003 20 Aziz of “Parks and Recreation” 24 Louvre Pyramid architect 26 “Monsters, ___” 27 Ruby of “Do the Right Thing” 29 Shenzi in “The Lion King,” e.g. 31 Island “where America’s day begins” 33 Actor Idris of 2017’s “The Dark Tower” 34 Camp out in the elements 35 Low-cal Cadbury-Schweppes drink 39 “Don’t touch this wall!” sign 40 First compass point clockwise from N (on a 16-point compass) 41 Taco Bell’s parent company ___! Brands, Inc. 43 ___ Paulo (Brazil’s most populous state) 44 Dictionary cross-reference phrase 45 Doted on Doctor Who or Dothraki, maybe, with “out” 46 When some kids’ bedtimes are set 47 “Imagine” songwriter 52 He sang about Bennie and Daniel 54 Pennywise, for one 55 Bandleader Shaw 57 Reprehensible 59 It’s never mine alone 60 L.A. rock club Whisky a ___ 61 Young ___ (kids) 63 Eerie sighting
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National Writers Series announces its aMazing 2017 Fall line-up!
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Sunday, November 12, 2017
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Sunday, September 24, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
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