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senator who was a war hero and a POW, and he’s even called the White House a dump. His supporters are willing to overlook all this and focus on a distraction like the NFL. Don’t look behind the curtain — nothing to see here, carry on. Let’s all have some Kool-Aid.
S. Kay Rose, Empire Heed the Warnings, Act
Reality Check
I’m just a simple soccer coach, and one of the pleasures of this job is that it is — or was — a diversion from the complicated world. Coaching is pretty straightforward: You come up with some drills, you get 10–15 kids together, you play games. You try to teach them to think ahead and anticipate, enable them to make good choices. You try to make sure they’re having fun and love what they’re doing. Maybe you’ll make a difference in their life. The most difficult part is managing parents’ schedules and expectations —or at least that was what I thought, until the government and the ever-complicated world came and locked up one of my players’ parents for not having “proper” papers. People are disappearing right here in northern Michigan. What kind of person steals a good father from his family? What kind of person votes for someone who champions that as one of our most pressing domestic needs? When is not having your son or daughter’s birth certificate not enough?
Leonard Mankowski, Suttons Bay It Ain’t Hillary
If, in fact, America did not elect Hillary Clinton to be President in 2016 (and I have my doubts), it was the biggest mistake we have ever made. How do I know? I just finished reading her new book, “What Happened?” It’s full of the wisdom of the crone, and how we can, and should, keep fighting the good fight. If America does not read this book, it will be the second biggest mistake we
have ever made. I don’t want to hear any of your caca — that her voice is strident, that she’s menopausal, that she’s a criminal, that she’s pro-abortion (no one is), that she kidnaps children from pizza parlors … . That drivel is merely your primitive subconscious and emotional reactivity to dark female archetypes, the felonious Disney villains of your childhood imaginations. Why should so many hate Hillary? She cannot answer that question. And neither can I. What I do know, though, is that negative criticism is often rooted in the defense mechanism of projection. Who incites violence? Who spreads fake news? Who needs to be locked up for their dishonesty? Whose emails need to be reviewed by the FBI and the CIA? Who is the target of a witch hunt? Who is crooked? And who refuses to take responsibility for election results? Who? It ain’t Hillary. As she says in her author’s note, “Writing this wasn’t easy. Every day that I was a candidate for president, I knew that millions of people were counting on me, and I couldn’t bear the idea of letting them down. But I did. I couldn’t get the job done. And I’ll have to live with that the rest of my life.” Sadly, so will we.
Marie Walker, Traverse City The Not-so-wonderful Wizard
Am I living in a fairy tale? The president is the Pied Piper, with many people following as he marches them toward the cliff. I am Dorothy trying to find my way home to the America I believed in. The man behind the curtain keeps putting distractions in my path. Don’t look, there is nothing to see here. The president wants us to be outraged at the NFL and players who exercised their First Amendment right to protest peacefully. If we pay attention, we know that the NFL protest was never about disrespect for the flag or the country. This man who claims to be so angry at a football player taking a knee during the national anthem showed very little outrage when the KKK and Nazi thugs marched in our streets, with flags that do not represent the U.S.A., spewing hate and inciting violence. We have a man in the oval office who has insulted women, a Gold Star family, our
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, all in the same year. Hurricane Katrina. Superstorm Sandy. Not to mention our own hurricane-force straight-line winds in 2015. The list goes on and on. Yet many Americans, including the president, have been so propagandized by the right-wing mouthpieces of corporate polluters that they believe (or at least claim to believe) climate change is a hoax. In fact, Congressman Jack Bergman and his Republican colleagues recently voted to block funding needed to enforce regulations on methane emissions from oil and gas operations. Methane is 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a heat-trapping gas. When will this madness end? We need representatives who will work on our behalf. Sign the petition for a ballot proposal to end gerrymandering in Michigan. Only vote for congressional candidates who support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United to reduce the influence of rich and powerful special interests. Contact your representatives at all levels of government and demand action to combat climate change. Only support candidates who have demonstrated a desire to fight climate change. In 2018, we need to focus on candidates for county commission, governor, Michigan legislature, and U.S. Congress.
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CONTENTS
features Crime and Rescue Map......................................7
In Northport, the Affordable Housign Debate.......9 Live that Pumpkin-spice Life...........................13 A Stable Career...............................................14 Cafeteria-Tested, Kid-Approved........................16 Tomato Tycoon................................................18 Harvest...........................................................20 Farmers Markets to Get You Through Winter.....22 Seen................................................................25
dates...............................................26-28 music FourScore.......................................................30 Nightlife.........................................................32
columns & stuff Guest Opinion...................................................4
Top Five...........................................................5 Spectator/Stephen Tuttle....................................6 Weird...............................................................8 Modern Rock/Kristi Kates................................29 The Reel...........................................................31 Advice Goddess.............................................33 Crossword...................................................33 Fred Cepala, Traverse City Freewill Astrology.........................................34 Classifieds....................................................35
All my life I have been hearing, in the media and from people around me, derogatory remarks about adults who live with their parents. To me, there is absolutely no shame in living at home beyond the adolescent years. In fact, I believe that the decrease of nuclear families in America is one of the greatest tragedies to befall our country. As families split up, often moving far from home, children are denied the ability to grow up with the bonds that a close family provide, and they are robbed of the privilege of learning from the people to whom they should be closest. Consequently, the wisdom of the ages is, sadly and often regrettably, diluted or completely lost. There are other costs as well: the need for added housing and all the expenses associated with it — mortgages/rent, taxes, utilities, furnishings, maintenance — and the need for travel so that family bonds can be maintained. Adults living at home (with parents or relatives) have become ever more prevalent. There is a rapidly growing number of college graduates, or dropouts, that have amassed extraordinary amounts of debt, who find themselves struggling to pay off loans and unable to strike out on their own. There are also so many Americans who do not make enough money to meet the high and everincreasing cost of living, and many who have fallen on hard times due to a job loss, accident or illness. In closing, I admire those that realize the benefits of a strong nuclear family and chose to remain close to home. As for the people that find themselves living at home unintentionally, I hope that they can realize the advantages and blessings that have been thrust upon them and the good that it does for all of us. I also sincerely hope that we all come to believe that there is absolutely no shame in living with family.
Patrick McDuff, Manistee
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PETOSKEY’S OTHER GIANT HOLE: PARKING opinion by Christopher Struble According to numerous studies and consultants that have been commissioned and paid for by the city of Petoskey, the sustainability and overall health of a downtown depends on a few key elements. Urban living space, they say, is a key pillar. Petoskey’s downtown possesses an abundance of potential building spaces that are ripe for renovation, and construction and reassignment already have begun in various locales. But our city’s parking infrastructure is antiquated and insufficient. And it still proves to be a deterrent for both building owners not willing to sacrifice commercial parking in exchange for residential occupation, and for the numerous potential inhabitants who won’t take up residence without the guarantee of assigned parking.
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Parking has long been an issue for Petoskey. Our approximately 400 metered parking spots created in the 1940s (and a controversy ever since) and their non-metered brethren can never hope to accommodate the thousands of tourist and shoppers that descend on Petoskey each season. The expectation of any progress, prosperity, or sustainability for our downtown — without implementing the investments such advances and maintenance require — is simply impractical. And it’s irresponsible — unless one believes the finite parking already failing to provide for our existing downtown visitors and employees can possibly support any additional residential influx, or other amenities that encourage commerce and stability. Sufficient parking, in addition to many other obvious objectives, would hopefully eliminate the insane policy of penalizing visitors for parking for more than three hours at metered spots while they shop. A policy implemented to encourage turnover, as well as to inhibit employees and merchants from occupying spots intended for shoppers, the three-hour limit only further alienates and confuses those wishing to support our downtown merchants. The elephant in the room here is that the city has never designated space for merchants and employees, who would be more than happy to comply, if only such a location existed. If the recession of 2008 and the resulting catastrophic unemployment rate reminds us of anything, it should be how dependent northern Michigan is on our 130-year history as one of the premier resort destinations in the country. The 1950s saw Petoskey receive international attention for its Gaslight District and its highend shops that boasted direct connections to sister boutiques in Paris, as well as in Naples and Palm Beach, Florida. In 1947, 215 Howard St. became home to Saks Fifth Avenue. Petoskey is still home to great shops, but with the recent loss of what should be anchor establishments — Apple/Mac Professionals, and Seguey Transportation — and of local institutions like Horizon Books, the Life is Good boutique, and 114-year old Jesperson’s restaurant, one has to address the overall declining commercial atmosphere of Petoskey’s downtown. While I personally do not agree Petoskey is experiencing a negative financial climate,
I do think we have a terribly outdated infrastructure and a lackadaisical agenda for improvement. They deter both our local residents and tourists, resulting in far less foot traffic and revenue for businesses while simultaneously failing to provide the opportunity for those wishing to experience all Petoskey has to offer. The effects of Petoskey’s parking deficit are cumulative and compounding. Prosperous shops contribute to the overall aesthetics and health of the community. They are able to contribute with maintenance and improvements to our historical buildings, many of which date back to the late 1800s, and all requiring continuous provision. Unprosperous shops, at best, persist while letting maintenance slide, and at worst, close altogether. Prosperous stores also pay taxes that should go to help to sustain and improve our city’s infrastructure. Approached with the alarming number of storefront turnovers and vacancies in recent seasons, our downtown development association confidently declares we are well within the “expected average or norm.” My perspective is that each store closing represents the loss of a neighbor’s dream of entrepreneurship, along with the financial and emotional loss that accompanies such a traumatic event, and should be considered anything but acceptable or average. For over four decades, very practical and viable solutions have been discussed and studied, including parking decks and the now-defunct idea of running a tram on city-owned tracks to peripheral lots. All have returned to limbo while the most common complaint from vistors continues to be lack of parking and, from merchants, reduced or unsustainable foot traffic and revenue. I feel that we as merchants are competing with our own downtown. It seems little consideration is given to the complaints and suggestions we receive and forward each season about the obviously disproportionate amount of parking spaces available to businesses. Now our plight is being further exacerbated by the recent implementation of even harsher parking penalties that triple the citation fees for “chronic abusers” and exponentially accelerate the additional charges for those that do not pay on time. It’s disappointing that the first substantial changes in years that have been made to our parking situation in Petoskey offer no practical effect other than to be punitive and counterproductive to attracting guests already frustrated by the archaic system. Petoskey has both the ability and responsibility to incorporate the necessary resources to adequately accommodate our guests and help ensure a vibrant downtown, one complete with thriving shops, restaurants, and foreseeable residential living spaces, while still retaining our charm, history and tradition. Or maybe we should simply park in the GIGANTIC HOLE. Christopher Struble is the president of The Michigan Hemingway Society, owner of a small local business, a historian, and avid outdoorsman residing in Petoskey.
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Blue Plate Special Back in the Great Depression, thousands of hungry folks relied on something called the Blue Plate Special, a low-cost, balanced meal. In that same spirit, the Blue Plate nonprofit of East Jordan is stepping in to feed northern Michigan families in need today. It’s partnered with the city’s Bluestem Farm, a year-round organic farm that grows extra food to give away in food-subscription shares, or CSAs, to needy families that don’t qualify for federal support like food stamps but are considered food-insecure. This summer, Blue Plate offered local food subscriptions to 10 families. With the help of multiple local donors, Blue Plate anticipates it will be able to offer free winter subscription shares to an additional six or seven families. To learn more or lend your support, see blueplate.org or attend the Oct. 13 Farm-to-Table Friday finale meal at Boyne Mountain Resort: www.boyne.com.
bottomsup Farmer White’s Unpasteurized Apple Cider It’s that time of year again: crisp leaves, sweatshirts, pumpkin everything, and of course, apple cider. Fans of authentic, vintage-styled cider — i.e., unpasteurized and unfiltered — can’t go wrong with Farmer White’s in Williamsburg, where they make apple cider the way it was done in the good old days. Farmer White’s emphasizes that unfiltered cider (you can tell it’s unfiltered by its cloudy amber color) better preserves the nutrients found in apples, which means more antioxidants to help keep you healthy as flu season approaches. Apples are squeezed weekly in an apple press to craft cider offered up in pints, half-gallons, and gallons. (Tip: Pints are perfect for toting along on autumn hikes.) So other than chugging it ice-cold, what else can you do with apple cider? Farmer White’s suggests warming it up and adding cinnamon; mulling it with cranberries; mixing it up with soda water as a healthier substitute to bottled pop; or even using it in ice cream treats like slushies and floats. Pick up Farmer White’s apple cider at their Williamsburg farm market at 11373 S. US-31, just a couple of miles south of Elk Rapids. For more location visit farmerwhites.com or call (231) 632-1500.
The Rail Jam is just one of the many fun activities at Boyne Mountain Resort’s Skitoberfest in Boyne Falls on Sat., Oct. 7. Running from 10am to midnight, you’ll also want to visit the Winter Expo with speaker Karly Shorr, enjoy live music with the Ben Daniels Band and The Breakfast Club, catch a free scenic chairlift ride, stop by the Biergarten, and the Pray for Snow Bonfire, see the parade, and much more. boyne.com/boynemountain
Crosshatch’s New Challenge For more than six years, the Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology’s Hill House Artist Residency program has been a boon not only for local artists but also for those from distant locations like France and Italy. You might recognize names like the Passepartout Duo, Chris Bathgate, or Graham Parsons, all of whom were invited to a fully outfitted and provisioned cabin in East Jordan (the Hill House) and given time and quiet to work on their craft — be it poetry, writing, metalworks, dancing, music, sculpture, or photography (see the full list of accepted disciplines on the organization’s website). But with Hill House heading to the real estate market, the artist residencies, well … need a new residence. Crosshatch is taking on that challenge in an innovative way, pausing artist applications temporarily before embarking on some “pop-up” residencies at a variety of locations in Michigan. This solution will help keep the program moving while Crosshatch works on the development of their own 50-acre property, which aims to sport a permanent space for artists on a working farm. Learn more (231) 622-5252, crosshatch.org.
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spectator by stephen tuttle As far as we know, a baseball game in 1897 was the first time the Star Spangled Banner was played at a sporting event. It’s one of the few things about baseball that does not have endless statistics.
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We do know the song was played in the seventh inning of the first game of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, in 1918. We were mired in World War I, there were barely 10,000 fans in attendance — one of the lowest turnouts in World Series history — and the Cubs’ owners wanted to generate any kind of crowd interest. Though the Star Spangled Banner didn’t officially become the national anthem until 1931, the tradition of playing it before sporting events grew from that 1918 game. The anthem, and how one acts during its playing, is now front and center because one former player, Colin Kaepernick, late of the
Maybe even more distressing, the president seems to have very little appreciation for, or understanding of, the Constitution. It’s one thing to strongly disagree with Kaepernick and those who have now joined him; that’s fair enough. But it’s quite another for Trump to suggest that those with whom he disagrees should be punished or silenced. That’s the precise opposite of our Constitutional protections. (It should be noted the NFL’s patriotism and love affair with the military is mostly a pretense. We now know, thanks to an investigation by Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain of Arizona, the NFL’s patriotism is faux patriotism of the monetized variety; during the 2013–2015 time period alone, the U.S. Department of Defense actually paid NFL teams $6.5 million for salutes to the military.
In fact, the league didn’t even require players to be on the field for the anthem until 2009. Nor is there any law or regulation requiring anybody to stand. San Francisco 49ers, decided not to stand during the anthem. His protest, he said, was to draw attention to police violence toward African-Americans, and racial injustice in general. A handful of players joined him. Kaepernick is now unemployed, but the silent protests continue through current players. Then President Donald Trump, who likely has no understanding of the issues and clearly none regarding our own Constitution, contributed his typically sophomoric take on the issue: Any player who doesn’t stand for the anthem should be fired, Trump said. And he called any such player a “son of a bitch.” Then he went on a Trumpian rant of irrational gibberish and tweeted and tweeted and tweeted. In fact, the league didn’t even require players to be on the field for the anthem until 2009. Nor is there any law or regulation requiring anybody to stand. Many believed there was a racial tinge to the president’s comments since the players who started the protest are AfricanAmericans, the majority of NFL players are African-Americans, and racial justice was the reason for the protests. It’s also likely Trump still has a grudge against the NFL; three times he has tried unsuccessfully to buy NFL teams, only to be outbid or turned away.
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slow relief for the Houston/Florida/Puerto Rico disasters and a divide-and-conquer style that benefits no one, including him.
But the president did once again successfully distract us from the reality of his presidency: ongoing, endless war in the Middle East, schoolyard taunts with the megalomaniacal dictator in North Korea, virtually no effective interaction with Congress, the entire mess with election meddling by Russia,
At least some owners were very patriotic, as long as they were paid for it.) We don’t yet know whether the latest wave of athlete protests is actually supportive of Kaepernick’s quest for social justice or just a reaction to another Trump vulgarism. Most of the teams involved called it a display of unity for teammates and the league. Of course, NFL owners turned it into a pregame extravaganza, carefully orchestrated and choreographed. The anthem protest is truly in the best American tradition; it’s non-violent, addresses a real issue, and has garnered significant public attention. One could argue it honors what the flag actually represents: an ideal of freedom more important than a piece of cloth or a song. That’s supposed to be what our military fights to protect. Kaepernick’s protest did make people who both agree and disagree with him pay attention. And there’s no evidence his current allies intend to disrespect the national anthem, the flag, or military personnel. Their cause is racial justice; the anthem before an NFL game is simply a vehicle by which they can most publicly alert us to it. If the result here is a real discussion of real issues being raised by the players, the protesters will have rendered a valuable public service. Even if last Sunday’s display was nothing more than standing up to a bullying president, that’s helpful, too. There’s more to real patriotism than just standing for the national anthem, and those now kneeling stand taller than their critics.
Crime & Rescue PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED A 67-year-old Gaylord woman was struck and killed as she tried to cross Main Street. Gaylord Police officers were called and found the woman unconscious at 9:35pm Sept. 21. She was taken to Otsego Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Investigators were working to determine whether the woman was in a crosswalk at the time of the crash and whether the 25-year-old male driver who struck her was at fault. MOTHER ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT A Missaukee County woman faces charges after state police said she drunkenly threatened her 12-year-old daughter with a gun. Troopers arrested Noelle Arlien Guest, 45, who faces felonious assault and domestic violence charges. Police were called to the Enterprise Township home Sept. 21 after the daughter suffered head injuries from jumping out of a bedroom window to escape her mother. Troopers interviewed witnesses who corroborated the girl’s statement and arrested Guest, who was held on a $50,000 bond. FLEEING WOMAN CAPTURED A 26-year-old woman with a long criminal history ran from Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies when they tried to pull her over for speeding. The woman was clocked driving 73mph at 4:50pm Sept. 26 on S. Center Highway. When deputies attempted to pull her over, she sped off, eventually driving behind the Cherry Growers building and coming to a stop at the loading dock. Deputies arrested the Suttons Bay woman on charges of fleeing and eluding, and driving on a suspended license. The woman’s criminal history includes a prior conviction for fleeing and eluding. ARREST MADE IN HIT-AND-RUN Wexford County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests in a month-old hit-andrun death case. A tip to Silent Observer led to a suspect in the death of a 47-year-old Midland man in Mesick. The suspected driver was identified two days after the crash, and investigators built a case. The suspect turned himself in Sept. 22. John Douglas Tiffany, 32, faces charges including reckless driving causing death and failing to stop at the scene of a fatal crash. An alleged accomplice, 21-year-old Brianna Marie Rupe, faces charges of tampering with evidence. Tiffany and Rupe are Mesick residents. Keith Jay Taylor was struck and killed when he got out of his car on W. Mesick Ave. at 9pm Aug. 26. LIONS MADE HIM DO IT An intoxicated man was so upset about the Detroit Lions late-game loss on Sept. 24 that he rolled his car and crashed into a poll, deputies said. The 23-year-old Traverse City man crashed at 4:20pm as he attempted to turn onto Eikey Road from Three Mile, Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Lt. Brian Giddis said. The man registered a bloodalcohol level of .18, over twice the limit for driving. The man, who suffered only minor injuries, told deputies he was driving badly because he was so upset about the Lions’ failed fourth-quarter comeback. “The game ended, and he was just so infuriated,” Giddis said.
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WANTED MAN ARRESTED Police arrested a 37-year-old Frederic man who was wanted for obscenity, malicious use of telecommunications, and stalking. Troopers from the Houghton Lake post learned that a man who was wanted in Isabella County since July might be staying at his father’s house in Crawford County. When police visited the home near Frederic Sept. 27, they found the fugitive and placed him under arrest. MAN KILLED IN CRASH A 26-year-old Kingsley man died after he failed to stop at an intersection and drove into the path of another car in a Fife Lake Township. The crash occurred just past 11am Sept. 27 at Townline and Sparling roads, Grand Traverse Sheriff’s deputies said. The 26-year-old was driving on Sparling Road when he failed to yield and was struck by a northbound car travelling on Townline Road driven by a 56-year-old Kingsley woman. The woman, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from her vehicle but suffered only minor injuries. She was taken to Munson Medical Center. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
MAN MUST PAY FOR TREES A man who attempted to improve his Charlevoix vacation home’s view of Lake Michigan by cutting down a bunch of trees on public property made a deal with prosecutors. Michael Walter Seitz, 48, of Bellaire, Texas, accepted a deferred prosecution agreement from Charlevoix County Prosecutor Allen Telgenhof to resolve charges of malicious destruction of trees and shrubbery greater than $20,000. Seitz agreed Sept. 12 to pay the city $30,000 so that the trees on Park Ave. can be replaced. He must make the payment by mid-March or the charges could be re-filed. “This agreement compensates the victim, the city, for its loss and sends a message to other property owners that this type of behavior will not be tolerated,” Telgenhof said in a press release.
WOMAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER STANDOFF A Cadillac woman who punched and kicked a police officer fled into her home and caused an hours-long standoff. Cadillac Police were called to Sunnyside Drive Sept. 24 at 11:09am to investigate a neighbor dispute. A 65-year-old woman assaulted one of the officers and ran into her home. The officer was not injured. More officers arrived and attempted to convince the woman to come out, but she remained inside. The woman announced that she was loading a gun, so the officers called the regional emergency response team and set up a perimeter around the house. A Community Mental Health worker convinced the woman to surrender around 6:45pm. The woman was taken to Munson Cadillac hospital for evaluation, and a report was sent to prosecutors to consider charges.
REWARD OFFERED FOR SHOOTER ID A Horton Bay Road homeowner is offering $10,000 for information leading to the identification of the person responsible for firing a gun into their house. The homeowner called Charlevoix County Sheriff’s deputies after they discovered a bullet hole in an interior bedroom wall and found a bullet on the floor. The incident was reported Sept. 25 and it’s believe the shooting occurred some time within the prior week and a half. Anyone with information should call (231) 547-4461 and ask for Cpl. Nathan Kaminski or Lt. George Lasater.
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Audacious Kristi Lyn Goss, 44, former administrative assistant to the Garland County (Arkansas) judge, went all out when she racked up about $200,000 worth of debt on the county credit card between 2011 and May 2016, according to The Hot Springs (Arkansas) Sentinel-Record. Among the many items Goss purchased on the county’s account were tickets to Arkansas Razorbacks games, sequined throw pillows and a tuxedo for her dog. Goss pleaded guilty on Sept. 11 to six felony fraud counts; her sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 22. Garland County Judge Rick Davis issued a statement at Goss’s arrest noting that he had “inherited” her from a former judge. It’s Complicated As Hurricane Irma bore down on Florida in early September, the Pasco County Sheriff ’s Office announced that registered sex offenders, who would not be able to shelter with other citizens, “need someplace to go just like any other citizen.” The Tampa Bay Times reported that sex offenders were directed to Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel. Pasco County Sheriff ’s spokesman Kevin Doll noted that offenders found in other shelters where children were present were subject to arrest, but said the predator shelter would welcome offenders from other counties. In nearby Polk County, officials were not so generous, telling sex offenders, “If you are a predator, find somewhere else to go,” and announcing that they would be checking IDs at the door and arresting anyone with an outstanding warrant. Campaign Follies Incumbent mayoral candidate Charles Pender erected his campaign signs in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on Aug. 30, but when he woke up on Aug. 31, he found that they had been vandalized -- with hot dogs. CBC News reported that someone had cut round holes in the signs and inserted hot dogs to look as if Pender was smoking a cigar. Pender called it “minor mischief ” but noted that the signs are expensive. He called the police, but he feels it’s unlikely the frank bandit will be caught. He hopes to turn the incident into a good laugh with a “bun-raiser” later in the election season. Compelling Explanations Lisa Faye Stout, 53, came up with an unusual scapegoat for the mess police officers found in her room on Sept. 10 at New Castle, Indiana’s Raintree Inn, according to the Muncie Star Press. Vampires had “destroyed everything,” Stout told the officers, who were responding to reports that she had shown up in the hotel bar wearing no pants or undergarments. The front desk clerk also said Stout spit on her and threatened to kill her. As she was taken into custody, Stout spit some more and threatened to “slice” officers’ throats. Stout was charged in Henry County court with two counts of battery by bodily waste, intimidation and criminal mischief. Recalculating ... Well, it WAS dark ... Gabriel Bishop of Sellersville, Pennsylvania, put all his faith in his car’s GPS system on the evening of Sept. 9, even as it directed him to follow a bike path running alongside the Lehigh River in Easton. According to Lehighvalleylive. com, when the path led under a low bridge,
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Smooth Reactions A movie stuntman in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, put his skills to work when a potential buyer of his Mercedes Benz tried to take off with the car on Sept. 13. The Telegraph reported that Matt Spooner met the “buyer” and gave a test drive in the car, but the thief wouldn’t get out and started to take off. So, Spooner told reporters, “I ran round to the front and asked him politely to step out. I then ended up on the front of the vehicle and it began to move.” The driver entered a highway, but when he finally slowed down, Spooner let go and “skidded off to the side of the curb,” suffering cuts and bruises to his face. While Spooner creates stunts for film crews, he advises, “It’s a bad plan to do them yourself.” Exploitation 101 Jerry Sargeant, 39, of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England, who claims on his website to be able to cure cancer via Skype, has been convicted in Westminster Magistrate’s Court of violating the U.K.’s 1939 Cancer Act, which prohibits advertising services that “offer to treat any person for cancer.” The Daily Mail reports that Sargeant, who calls himself “The Facilitator,” says he discovered his talent for “Star Magic” when he saw a woman’s soul fly out of her body during a car accident in Romania. He also claims to have flown to Alpha Centauri on a spaceship and returned to Earth just minutes later. Sargeant’s healing sessions cost 90 pounds for 15 minutes, but he told police that appointments can go up to an hour because “you can’t put a time on magic.” He will be sentenced on Nov. 8. Life Imitates Cartoons The Fremont (California) Police Department responded late on Sept. 17 to a Safeway store where 39-year-old Adam Kowarsh, armed with a French baguette, was on a rampage. According to SFGate, workers told Kowarsh he needed to pay for his items and leave the store, but when one employee tried to calm him, Kowarsh responded by pushing him and then hitting him across the face with the baguette. The Safeway employee was unhurt, but Kowarsh was charged with suspicion of battery and a parole violation. No Pain, No Gain Archaeologists in Cambridgeshire, England, have discovered the remains of a nearly 200-year-old colony of utopians espousing “free love and wife-swapping,” according to Metro News. The Manea Fen community, established in 1838 by Methodist minister William Hodson, who championed a community free from marriage, money or monogamy, once numbered 150 members, but lasted only 25 months before succumbing to “personality clashes and objections to the practice of free love.” Lead researcher Dr. Marcus Brittain believes “they got the wrong people, they had no labor skills and put in no time and effort, they were drunk, they went into local brothels, and thought they could build a utopia without breaking a sweat.”
In Northport, the Affordable Housing Debate Got Personal By Patrick Sullivan From the start, something wasn’t right. Frank Goodroe remembers the day in late December 2014 when he attended mass at St. Gertrude Parish in Northport. He had just arrived in the community to start his new job as village coordinator. “Of course, there’s not that many newcomers, and I went in and was welcomed and things like that, and as I was leaving — it’s a very elderly congregation — a couple of the folks came up to me and said, ‘Sir, you have no idea what you’ve gotten yourself into. The village is so dysfunctional,’” Goodroe recalled. “Now, these are people that are in their 70s and 80s and 90s that are telling me this. It was very strange. It was a very peculiar situation.” Three years later, he’s been forced from the coordinator job, he’s seen his campaign signs disappear, and he said he’s been targeted by village officials in an ordinanceviolation case he believes was meant to drive him out of town. SCRAPING TO GET BY Goodroe only lasted six months as coordinator, but just before he resigned (under duress, he said), he had purchased a house in Northport, tethering him to the village. To get by, he’s started a cleaning company. He also he rents out three of the four bedrooms in his house. Having those roommates has caused Goodroe’s latest
conflict with village officials: Last winter, he received a zoning violation notice that alleged he was running a rooming or boarding house, in violation of village rules. The accusation forced Goodroe to go before the village board to defend his living arrangement. He and his roommates each testified that they live as though they are a family. The violations were dismissed, but not before Goodroe racked up thousands of dollars in attorney fees.
exactly the kinds of priorities I have when I was interviewed. And they knew that I was going to have people live here,” he said. “It wasn’t a secret at all.” Goodroe said his trouble stems from one person: Barbara Von Voigtlander, the former village president who took his job. NORTHPORT HOUSE HUNT When Goodroe moved from Huntington Woods, a suburb near Detroit, to Northport
“There’s no way that a single person working in this area can afford to live here, even if we were to create small houses or apartments or condos,” he said. “It would take at least two people working very full-time in order to pay the $750 to $900, which would be considered an affordable rate range for housing.” Today, the 63-year-old is trying to get a part-time job as a mail carrier, and he’s considering filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against the village. The case against him was ironic, he said, because the village desperately needs the kind of affordable housing he offers. Goodroe said he made affordable housing a priority during his short tenure as village coordinator, and village officials knew he planned to rent out rooms when he bought his house. “I was very up front about it. I told them
in 2014, he learned firsthand what a challenge Northport’s lack of affordable housing poses. He couldn’t find a permanent place, so as a stopgap he found a winter rental. He had to be out by May when the summer residents returned, so he looked at every property that came up for sale in the village. Goodroe settled on a house on Third Street, near the old mill pond. He bought it three days after it went on the market. It wasn’t exactly what he was looking for — he had wanted a house that he could use as a bed and breakfast — but it was well built
and well priced (around $249,000). Because it had four bedrooms and was too big for a single man, he thought it would be nice to have roommates. Goodroe said he believed there would be no problem renting rooms. From his desk in the village office, he could look up at the zoning map and see that the house he was buying was in a district zoned commercial/ residential. Besides, he’d noticed that a lady around the block advertised a room in the Leelanau Enterprise. It didn’t seem to be a problem in a community that had long embraced temporary vacation rentals. Also, when he bought the house that May, Goodroe was unaware his job was in imminent jeopardy. “I didn’t know that there were problems going on with the village as far as my employment, or I wouldn’t have proceeded to buy the house,” he said. THE OFFICIAL WHO WOULD NOT LEAVE Goodroe might not have feared for his job, but he did sense things were strange at work. Goodroe is an experienced administrator. He has served as the city manager of Hudson, Michigan, southwest of Ann Arbor, and was the director of the downtown development authority director for Durand, northeast of Lansing. He was also a court administrator, heading up the 45th District Court in Oak Park, near Detroit, before coming to Northport. Previously, he served as the state court administrator for the Nebraska
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Supreme Court and the executive officer for the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. Goodroe’s administrative skills proved to be no match for Northport, however. Von Voigtlander had been village president until the end of 2014, when she was voted out of office by only a few votes. Goodroe said that when he started his job in January 2015, it seemed Von Voigtlander didn’t want to cede power. “Barb was defeated unexpectedly — very, very bitter,” he said. “But the new village president knew nothing about village government, so they had Barb come in and provide orientation to me, because the records and everything were just really quite a mess, and she was very detailed.” After the orientation, however, Von Voigtlander kept coming to the office for hours every day. “So she continued to come in constantly.” he said. “She was there all the time. She was the chair of the utility authority, so she would use that as the reason. She was just there all the time. It wasn’t appropriate.” Although he didn’t see it at the time, Goodroe said he now believes that Von Voigtlander worked behind the scenes to get rid of him so that she could take his job. In June, Northport Village Council Trustee Phil Mikesell asked Goodroe to resign. Goodroe said he wasn’t given specific reasons for the request. “I don’t really know [why]. We didn’t have a conflict when we were working together, when she was doing the orientation,” Goodroe said. “It wasn’t until the very end that I was even aware that there was any conflict.” POWER GRAB DENIED Von Voigtlander denied that she had anything to do with Goodroe’s resignation. She said she only filled in at the office because she was asked to bring Goodroe up to speed and, later, because of her duties on the utility board. “I was not a part of the village council or any part of his hiring or his leaving,” Von Voigtlander said. “When he first was hired, I came in and tried to give him the benefit of what I’d learned from being here in the office.” She denied that Goodroe was forced out so that she could take his position and regain a position of power. Mikesell did not respond to a message seeking comment. Goodroe said he can think of only one reason officials might have been frustrated with him: the position he took on Northport’s controversial sewer, a project that went way over budget and for years has cost residents thousands of dollars in monthly bills. Goodroe had opposed the use of general fund money to pay bond payments for the sewer system. “I thought that was an inappropriate use of the village general fund,” he said. “They knew that they would have a big hurdle to deal with if I was in that role and would stand in the way of using $60,000 a year from the general fund to supplement the sewer bond payment.” With Goodroe out, Von Voiglander got Goodroe’s job. She remains in the position today. DON’T WANT THE RIFFRAFF Goodroe might also have clashed with officials over affordable housing. There are two reasons why Northport’s affordable-housing shortage could be more acute than elsewhere in northern Michigan: For one, the village has a permissive shortterm rental policy that allows virtually any property to be turned into a vacation rental. That takes a lot of homes out of the housing market.
Also, the excessive cost of the sewer built a decade ago still reverberates today. The hook-up fee for new construction — around $17,000 — stops affordable housing projects before they start, and the annual fee per user increases the cost of living for everyone. Goodroe said village officials know they need to appear as though they support affordable housing, but he said he doesn’t believe that the ones currently in charge really do. “They’re talking out of both sides of their mouths, Barb, and Phil Mikesell, and some of those folks,” Goodroe said. “It ain’t ever going to happen in this village. The real thing is, they don’t want the riffraff.” Von Voigtlander said the creation of affordable housing in the village is a challenge, but it is one of her priorities. Goodroe said he’s always been interested in helping people escape domestic violence and homelessness. As a court administrator, he promoted recovery programs for victims of domestic violence and diversion programs for the homeless. He said his living situation in Northport has enabled him to help people firsthand. “I’ve even had the sheriff ’s department contact me to see [if] I have any place that somebody could live for the winter,” he said. “So I had a person living in my pantry. And that person [had been] living underneath the park bench at the library over at the township hall. There’s a bench there. And they were living underneath that bench, sleeping, [and] working at Tom’s Market.” Goodroe said he tries to charge as little as possible so his rooms are affordable for lowwage workers. He said single people cannot survive in a place like Northport unless they have roommates. “There’s no way that a single person working in this area can afford to live here, even if we were to create small houses or apartments or condos,” he said. “It would take at least two people working very fulltime in order to pay the $750 to $900, which would be considered an affordable rate range for housing.” WELCOME TO NORTHPORT A while after Goodroe was forced out of the village, he decided to run for township office. That led to his second conflict with Von Voigtlander. Goodroe ran for Leelanau Township supervisor, as a Republican against an incumbent Democrat. Von Voigtlander, he said, apparently didn’t want him to run the township, which partners with the village in the sewer project. Goodroe was an underdog in the election, but he won some support and got permission to place campaign signs on a strip of land at the entrance to the village on M-22, where the “Welcome to Northport” sign is perched. The land’s owner, Barbara Weber, gave Goodroe permission to place his signs there, but he said the village took them down on Von Voigtlander’s orders. “So I had two signs there. I didn’t have a whole lot of signs — I only had 50 of ’em, you know, for the whole campaign,” he said. “So I get this phone call from Barb [Weber] saying, ‘Frank, your signs are gone.’” Goodroe confronted Von Voigtlander. “I said, ‘Barb, where are my signs?’ She said, ‘I told them to take them down. … It makes it appear like the village is supporting your candidacy,’” he said. By the time he retrieved the signs from a dumpster, one of them was ruined, he said. After he replaced the signs, Goodroe said the road commission then told him he needed to move them. Von Voigtlander said that she forgot that the land was privately owned and mistakenly
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had the signs taken down. She said the road commission later contacted her and asked that the signs be removed because they were in the right-of-way. Dan Wagner, managing director of the road commission, said the road commission never contacted the village about the signs. He said Von Voigtlander called him to complain about the signs of two candidates being located on village property, and he agreed to talk to the candidates, including Goodroe. That spurred complaints, however, and Wagner said he realized he’d gotten into the middle of a dispute of which he didn’t want to be part. He said the road commission has since developed a policy on where road signs are and are not permitted. THE CODE ENFORCER KNOCKS Goodroe first learned there were questions about his roommates around the time he and Von Voiglander tangled over the signs. The village zoning administrator, William Fuller, paid him a visit. Fuller told him there were questions about whether he was in violation, Goodroe said. “They were after me. They wanted to hound me to get me out of the village,” Goodroe said. “They wanted me gone.”
Goodroe said the code enforcer admitted to him that Von Voigtlander sent him. Fuller did not return a message seeking comment. Goodroe disagreed that his living situation constituted a violation. He did not believe he was running a boarding or rooming house. “Whatever you want to call this, if you want to call this a multi-family home or whatever, it’s properly zoned,” Goodroe said. “I mean, I spent all that time with the zoning map right on my wall in my office.” Nonetheless, Goodroe received a notice of violation. That meant he had to hire an attorney, Karen Ferguson, who decided it would be best to argue that Goodroe’s living arrangement is allowed in residential-zoned areas. “I had to hire two different attorneys, and it cost me $7,000 to handle these ‘zoning violations,’” he said. Von Voigtlander denied that she targeted Goodroe or instructed Fuller to investigate and find a violation. “That’s inaccurate,” she said. “I had a council member come and see me and say he had heard from a constituent who has property near Frank,” she said. “They questioned whether they were allowed to have so many people.” She said she asked Fuller to research the
question, and he determine whether there was a violation. She defended the decision to enforce the zoning code, even though it cost the township $5,621 in attorney fees. “I think it’s a necessary use of village resources when you have an issue, you have a complaint. Frank had his issue, but what about the people who live around him? They have rights, too,” she said. “We know he was having quite a few people in his residence, but without the complaint, we probably wouldn’t have addressed it at all.” Goodroe doesn’t believe his neighbors were the origin of the complaint. The neighbors did not respond to several messages seeking comment. “I thought that’s very peculiar, because they’re the ones who referred a man who was homeless, living in a tent [as winter approached], who had no place to live, and they are the ones that referred the man to me to live in this house,” he said. “We’re Facebook friends. I was totally shocked. Totally shocked.” WHAT IS A FAMILY? In April, Goodroe and his three roommates appeared before the village board to argue that they qualified as a family. The zoning code defines a family as a “domestic housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit, or a collective number of individuals domiciled together in one dwelling unit whose relationship is of a continuing nontransient domestic character.” Fuller, the zoning administrator, said at the hearing that he thought Goodroe’s tenants were transient and what he operated was like a rooming or boarding house, putting him in violation of code. In particular, he noted that Goodroe took out a classified in the Leelanau Enterprise looking for roommates. “When I saw the rental ads, I’m thinking, ‘Room for rent, that sounds transient to me,’” Fuller testified, according to a transcript. “It doesn’t sound like somebody is in there for a long period of time.” Ferguson noted that the 1984 Michigan Supreme Court decision Delta Township vs. Dinolfo forced localities to broaden their definition of “family” from people related by blood and include groups of people bound together in other ways. Ferguson disagreed that what Goodroe and his roommates have is transient; sure, she said, sometimes a roommate has to move out, but Goodroe always attempted to find long-term renters. The three roommates also testified. Mike Bunn, a retired builder who had been physically and mentally abused in his previous living situation, said Goodroe took him in and improved his life. He’s lived in Goodroe’s house for nearly three years. “He was happy to take me in, after I told him the problems I was having with these people that I moved in with, like two years before, and I was in fear for my safety, and Frank was there for me,” Bunn told the board. “I want to let you guys know that.” He said he considers Goodroe and his two female roommates to be family. They spend birthdays and Christmas together, and they give Bunn, who can’t drive, rides when he needs them. Esmeralda Gutierrez moved in with Goodroe in August 2016, and has become his girlfriend. She used to live in Traverse City, but she works at a nursing home in Northport and had looked for a place closer to work for years before she found something she could afford. “To me, a family is someone that comes together, helps each other out, that it’s there for you,” she testified. “I do have family that doesn’t do that for me. So being in this family is something beautiful to me, because I feel
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Ready for the best of autumn? You will be after checking out this trio of Halloween-season warmups and fall festival extravaganzas — you can even hit all three of these events in a single weekend! By Kristi Kates
AN AUTUMNAL DAY Pond Hill Farm’s Farm Festival Weekends Every Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7–28 Pond Hill is a hot summer destination for garden-fresh food and drinks (check out the on-site Garden Cafe for the kale and artichoke dip, the Pond Hill Cobb salad with house-made lemon-mustard dressing, or the Farmhand Burger topped with a fried egg and house-made bacon-tomato jam). But come fall, the farm is in full swing with awesome autumn activities. Many revolve around that most distinctive of autumn mascots, the pumpkin: Try the wacky sport of vineyard pumpkin bowling, guess the weight of the farm’s giant pumpkin, or visit the pumpkin patch to pick your own (you can stick around and paint it, too). But there are also hayrides and plenty of farm animals to visit — and you can even race pigs. Really. Find It: 5699 S. Lakeshore Drive, Harbor Springs Don’t Miss: The squash catapult, where you can literally go out of your gourd flinging veggies across the farm’s fields. More Information: pondhill. com or (231) 526-3276
A BON APPETIT AFTERNOON Harbor Springs Brew Festival Saturday, Oct. 7 What better place to view autumn in Harbor Springs than from the waterfront? The Harbor Springs Brew Festival teams up gorgeous Little Traverse Bay views with a plethora of afternoon microbrew and food tastings, with the whole event conveniently located one block from downtown’s Main Street. You’ll get to check out brews from a wide variety of microbreweries. Local faves like Petoskey Brewing, Bellaire’s Shorts Brewing, Gaylord’s Snowbelt Brewing, and Boyne City’s Stiggs Brewery will be there, and so will downstate imports like Grand Rapids’ Founders Brewing, Marshall’s Dark Horse, and Ferndale’s Axle Brewing. Live music by the Jelly Roll Blues Band will accompany your sips, as will food offerings from local purveyors, so arrive prepared to dance, eat, drink, and soak in the best of fall fun. Find It: Downtown Harbor Springs, at the waterfront on Lake Street. Don’t Miss: Volunteer to help pour (contact the fest ahead of time), and you’ll get to work with some friendly locals and sample plenty of microbrews. More Information: harborspringsbeerfest.com and harborspringschamber.com or (231) 526-7999
A FRIGHTENING NIGHT Fort Fright Nights Oct. 6–7 Werewolves, witches, ghouls, and other legendary Halloween characters take over Colonial Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City for this preHalloween escapade that brings a scary new ambiance to the 18th-century fort and trading village. The fort, lit by lanterns for this special event, welcomes you in through the gate, which is guarded by skeleton redcoats; werewolves can be heard howling over the fort’s walls as French voyageur storytellers will draw you into their spooky folk tales. Find a safe haven near one of the flickering bonfires, or step into the darkness in the haunted rowhouse and “demon walk,” which will provide chilling Halloween surprises for both kids and adults. Find It: Fort Michilimackinac, 113 Straits Ave., in Mackinaw City Don’t Miss: There are plenty of tricks at the Fort, but you’ll find treats, too. Check near the fireplaces to find guides passing out sweets like candy, cookies, and hot mulled cider. More Information: mackinacparks.com/fort-fright or (231) 436-4100
AN APPLE TRIFECTA Apple Fest Oct. 13–15 A camel at an apple harvest fest? At Charlevoix’s Apple Fest, trust us, it makes sense. The annual event is intended to celebrate fall’s favorite fruit, sure, but after 39 years of hosting, the city has nailed the art of appealing to all ages. Multiple cases in point: an on-site petting zoo, face painting, temporary tattoos, a balloon artist, a 165-booth art and craft show, a fall farm market, 30+ varieties of apples from local farms, plus the kind of fall food to warm your northern soul —chili, kielbasa, apple flappens, and Irish apple cake included. Also on the agenda: a 1-mile and 5K family fun run through downtown. Find It: Downtown Charlevoix’s East Park, Bridge Park, and Mason Street Don’t Miss: Opportunities to ride and play with trains at the East Park Performance Pavilion. More Information: See Events at Charlevoix.org or call (231) 547-2101.
SPOOKTACULAR SATURDAYS Saturdays, Oct. 14, 21, 28 An active way to while away a fall Saturday with kids: Go on a wagon ride, carve a pumpkin, play fall bingo, pin the nose on the pumpkin, compete in a burlap sack race, and see how far your crew can spit some pumpkin seeds. Sound like your personal Pinterest nightmare? Overachieve the easy way by hauling your kids to Crystal Mountain. The resort has all this and more set up for three Saturdays in October. Find It: 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville Don’t Miss: Nab dinner with the kiddos at the resort so you can hit up the family friendly trail walk between 7pm and 9pm. You’ll ride the Loki lift to the mountaintop and follow lanterns down a trail. (No kids? Head instead down the terrifying haunted trail. $8 per person; 6 and under are free with a paying adult. More information: crystalmountain.com.
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one-year internship, as a certified master farrier. He returned to his home state and spent a year shoeing horses, and then took another turn … into country music. Well, sort of. “I got hired onto Kix Brooks ranch,” he said. (Kix Brooks is one-half of the award-winning country music duo Brooks and Dunn.) So it was back to Tennessee for Shapton, who worked with Brooks’ cutting horses (a sport/ activity in which a horse and rider separate, or “cut,” a cow away from a herd) as well as with Brooks’ cattle. Shapton’s own ride got even wilder from there. He next moved to Vail, Colorado, to become the full-time farrier at the Diamond S Ranch, where he “started” the ranch’s colts (socializing and training them for riding), and later became a guide for four-day horseback tours from Vail to Aspen. Diamond S is also where Shapton met his wife; the pair lived for 12 years in the Vail Valley, finally returning to Michigan in December 2016. Shapton opened his Shapton Horseshoeing business this past spring. “I’ve obviously always been interested in horses,” Shapton said. “So horseshoeing is a way to stay involved in the horse industry up here and also be financially solvent.” The Shaptons have seven horses of their own at their home in Williamsburg: Shapton’s personal horse — a quarter horse gelding named Smoke, plus three Tennessee Walking horses, a thoroughbred ex-racehorse, a Welsh pony, and an Andalusian Lipizzaner. Shapton doesn’t shoe working farm horses, instead focusing on sport (competition) horses and trail-riding horses. The process of shoeing the horse itself is a lot more complicated than what you’ve seen in the movies, where a horse hoof is flipped up, a horseshoe is attached, and the horse departs the barn and goes on its way 10 seconds later. “First, you have to get a conformation, which is essentially a balance assessment of the horse, its bone structure, and body proportions, and how each particular horse is built,” Shapton said. “Each horse has different requirements for how their hooves need to be taken care of to achieve good
Clockwise from left: Shapton makes another friend at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. Shapton uses some off-the-shelf horseshoes but can also hand-build shoes for every horse’s need. Horseshoes are the main tool of Phil Shapton’s trade. Phil Shapton, hard at work “building” horseshoes.
balance and symmetry; there are hundreds of possibilities.” Not all horses are shod, but when they are, it can be for just general wear and tear on their hooves, sports, or competition, or for more specific reasons. “You can also shoe a horse for therapeutic or corrective therapy,” Shapton said. “Or if you have a horse who wears their hoof out faster than they can grow it back.” Horseshoes in general are made in a mix of materials and styles, the most common being steel and aluminum. Shapton uses some commercial horseshoes but also blacksmiths some of his own out of steel. Most horses are re-shod every six weeks on average. Shapton shoes horses professionally three days a week. This may not sound like as much work as a “regular” 9-5, five day a week job; but it’s an exceptionally physical and calculating labor. His work at special events takes even more discipline and effort — for instance, when he was the official show farrier for this year’s Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Williamsburg. “That was a six-week long effort, beginning in mid-July and going through August. 1,100 horses went through that show in all,” Shapton said. For Phil Shapton, the main rewards of the job are spending time with his favorite animal and helping to improve their lives. “I love the challenge that you have a unique opportunity with every horse to make them better,” he said. “But put most simply, the best part is that I get to shoe horses every day.” To find out more or contact Shapton Horseshoeing, visit facebook.com/shaptonhorseshoeing or call (970) 376-6642.
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CAFETERIA-TESTED, KID-APPROVED 4 veggie-heavy recipes from the food-service front lines By Lynda Wheatley Restaurant chefs get all the attention. And while certainly deserved — the North is home to loads of lauded food artists, after all — the acclaim overlooks an equally admirable culinary caste, one that doesn’t face dainty groups of self-appointed foodies expecting to be wowed, but rather, mobs of picky 6- to 12-year-olds certain they’ll be disappointed. The plight of school food service directors is one that processed and prepared food was supposed to make easier. But it’s been a real burden, sacrificing flavor, nutrition, and not just a few lunchroom cooks’ reputations. Not so for the food service directors leading the lunchrooms of the Michigan schools that are part of the state’s 10 Cents a Meal program, a movement born and proven in northern Michigan. Every week, these folks receive truckloads of locally grown produce and repeatedly rise to the challenge crafting delicious fruit and veggie dishes kids crave. In the spirit of harvest season, we tapped four of these food service directors for their students’ favorite recipes, each pared down to serve a single family. Our thought? If these eats can wow the persnickety palates of kids, imagine what they’ll do for you.
Sausage Kale Soup
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Gather: 2 large sweet onions, diced small 1 large carrot, diced small 2 pounds ground Italian sausage 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 bunch kale, stems removed, sliced thin 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, halved and sliced 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced 5 quarts chicken stock salt and pepper to taste
Gather: One bunch kale Two tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste
Recipe courtesy of Nathan Bates, food service director, Boyne Falls Public School District
Method: In a large soup pot, brown and drain the sausage. Remove the sausage and place it on a towel lined plate. On medium heat, sauté the onions and carrot in butter until soft. Add the kale and potatoes and cook a few minutes more. Add the herbs, salt, and pepper. Then the flour. Stir constantly for a few more minutes then slowly pour in the stock while stirring. Add the sausage back in and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
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Recipe courtesy of Jodi Jocks, dietician, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Method: Remove stem of each kale leaf with scissors or kitchen knife. Cut into ‘chip-size’ pieces (about 2-by-2-inch pieces). Wash and drain leaves, then toss in oil and season with salt and pepper. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the leaves on the parchment paper in a single layer.(Do not crowd the leaves or they will not dry evenly. If necessary, bake in more than one batch or on several trays.) Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until crisp, but not yet beginning to burn. Hint: If using a convection oven or setting, turn off fan or kale will blow around.
Harvest Salad
Carrot Fries
Recipe courtesy of Jackie Cobb, food service director, Glen Lake Community Schools
Jenna Nofsinger, food service director, Frankfort Elberta Area Public Schools Gather: 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into small sticks, about ½-inch thick 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ¼ teaspoon chopped raw garlic ¼ teaspoon ground oregano ½ teaspoon salt black pepper to taste
Gather: (for dressing) ¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise ½ cup local maple syrup ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup 80/20 blend oil pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
Method: Toss carrots with all other ingredients. Roast at 400 about 20 minutes in conventional oven (350 about 15 minutes in convection oven) on parchment-covered baking sheets, not more than two layers of carrots per sheet, stirring twice during cooking, until tender but not mushy.
(for salad) 9 Bean Rows’ Perfect Salad Mix 2 large Bardenhagen Honeycrisp Apples ½ cup local dried cherries 1 cup butternut squash ½ cup roasted sunflower seeds
Method: Whisk together the first four dressing ingredients until well blended. Slowly stream the oil into the dressing mixture, whisking constantly until you have an emulsified dressing. Taste and add a pinch of salt for balance. Place all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add about ¼ cup of dressing and gently mix together with salad. Be careful not to overdress the salad! Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!
Bonus Recipe! For a how-to on making this tangysavory vegetable pasta salad, a quick-neasy recipe from Beth Kavanaugh, food service director for the Public Schools of Petoskey, check us out online at northernexpress.com.
BEST. IDEA. EVER. Fifteen years ago, Traverse City-based Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities began preaching a big, fat, obvious idea Up North: Serve local kids school lunches made with — wait for it — local fruit and vegetables. Turns out, big, fat, and obvious isn’t always easy. But after a decade of effort, fundraising, and community and logistical support (here’s looking at you, Cherry Capital Foods distribution), the group launched the 10 Cents a Meal pilot program. It would devote a single dime to putting local produce on each lunch plate served to students in several area school districts. The participants — Glen Lakes Community Schools, elementary
schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools, and Suttons Bay Public Schools — agreed to devote a dime in kind. In year one, the schools spent $30,000 on locally grown fruits and vegetables. Year two, they purchased nearly $150,000 worth. Today, thanks in no small part to the local school food service directors who translate parsnips and kale into dishes kids actually enjoy, the 10 Cents a Meal program has caught the eyes (and $375,000 in matching funds) from Michigan legislators. It now serves about 95,000 students at schools in 29 counties while supporting nearly 100 Michigan farms.
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HARVEST SOWING NEW SEEDS OF CREATIVITY By Janice Binkert When Harvest debuted in June 2014 in in the alley between Front and State Streets in Traverse City, the only visible sign of its existence to passersby on nearby Union Street — if they happened to look east — was a large sign hanging off the façade of a modest brick building that said “EAT.” But word of mouth (and social media) soon got the message out that the food was good, innovative, and fairly priced, and the service was friendly and quick. And soon there were lines out the door. The menu concept was intriguingly simple: an eclectic mix of regional American and global flavors, emphasizing fresh, local, sustainable ingredients. THE MORE THINGS CHANGE “None of that has changed,” said Simon Joseph, co-owner of Harvest with his wife, Rebecca. However, two major things have changed. In May 2017, the restaurant moved to its new location directly on Union Street, just steps away from where it all began. And unlike its predecessor, this Harvest has a liquor license (see sidebar). One of the biggest fears for the owners was that putting their original concept into a newer, larger space [seating capacity has doubled] wouldn’t feel familiar to their regular guests. They needn’t have worried. “What we hear most often is, ‘It’s just like Harvest, but it’s a lot more comfortable now!’” said Joseph. That comfort is mainly the handiwork of Joseph, who in addition to his long career in the food industry also worked several years as a general contractor. “We gave the first Harvest an urban, industrial feel, which worked well for the building it was in, but we’ve gone with a warmer, more rustic feel here,” he said. “When we first walked in, I said, ‘Well, we’ve got to rip this whole thing apart.’ But then, as we started working in here, some of the old stuff started to grow on us — like the pounded tin on the front of the bar and the raw wood beams — so we just added our twist to it.” Joseph also oversaw the interior decoration, including all new lighting and new chairs and barstools. “We knew right away that we wanted to brighten up the space,” he said. “The tables were here, but they were very dark, so we stripped them all, and we put new covers and light wood on the banquette.”
THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME On the wall above that banquette, regular patrons will no doubt be delighted to see the big, quirky U.S. wall map that was always a popular conversation piece at the original Harvest. Another unmistakable déjà vu element in the new space is the work of Paulino Cicilio, Jr., whose unique art made the former bathroom walls a popular topic of discussion. Without revealing too much, suffice it to say, those rooms are worth a visit. But as with Harvest version 1.0, customers flocking to Harvest 2.0 are coming for something much more compelling than the décor. That original “EAT” sign, now hanging outside, as well as the two original digital menu screens, now hanging above the bar, are the true indicators of what this place is really all about: food. The screens still list the kitchen’s offerings under the headings “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” (hint: if it’s there the day you go, try the Reuben bahn mi),“Street Food Favorites” (a must-have: Korean beef tacos with sambal slaw and sriracha mayo), and “Maybe Just a Snack” (a toss-up: sweet potato fries with chimichurri or flash-fried beets with wasabi mayo). According to Joseph, dinner was was never one of the things for which the former Harvest location was known. “I mean, let’s face it, if you can’t have a glass of wine or a beer with your dinner, a lot of times that’s a deciding factor.” Now, the combination of a newly added “Give Us a Minute” menu category, with its ever-changing entrée-like options (think: dishes like smoked pork chops or leek risotto), and the new liquor license have definitely drawn more dinner guests, said Joseph. GOOD DNA “Our menu is constantly evolving,” said Joseph, “but always within the box of what Harvest is. And as long as my chefs stay within that box, they can create whatever they like. I want them to look back at what we’ve done and then take that and run with it. Different chefs we’ve had over the years have contributed dishes that have become menu staples. James Bloomfield [now at Alliance], for example, created our Street Beets with wasabi mayo, and Mark Garneau, who was with us for a long time, created the Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts. There’s a little bit of DNA left over from everyone who has cooked here, and I think that’s great.”
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RAISE YOUR GLASS (BUT KEEP IT LOCAL)
Harvest’s current head chef is Adam Steffens, and Joseph believes he will be adding to that creative DNA. “Adam is originally from Michigan, but recently returned form several years working out west, including California, and he has brought a lot of different ideas with him. He’s a great addition to our team,” said Joseph. For the Harvest brunch menu, served on Saturdays and Sundays, Steffens recently did a roasted poblano and chorizo benedict with a spicy hollandaise. “It was really outstanding,” said Joseph. Other recent favorites on the brunch menu: a Caprese waffle sandwich (Sun Ra Farm tomatoes, spinach, balsamic vinegar, and mozzarella), pumpkin-bread cream-cheese French toast, and the perennial favorite Old No. 12 hash (root veggies, ginger-sage sausage, fried egg, and mustard cream). “I think the essence of Harvest that it’s a really comfortable, casual, laid-back place,” said Joseph. “When it’s busy, it’s busy — no doubt about it —but even then, we really want it to be a place where you can come in and feel at home and get some great food at an affordable price point. That’s something we never want to change.” Harvest is located at 127 South Union St. in Traverse City. Open 8am–10pm Tuesday through Saturday and 8am–4pm Sunday; closed Monday. For more information, call (231) 486-6037, visit roamingharvest.com, or check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Rating: $-$$
Now that it has a liquor license, Harvest is featuring a full bar menu of beer, wine, cider and spirits, including specialty craft cocktails. “We also have a new tap system, and I actually took half the taps out that were here, even though the trend has been to add more,” said Joseph. Why? “Because realistically, we’re across the street from one of the best beer bars in the country [7 Monks]. What we’re going to focus on is staying hyper local with our entire beverage selection. And we’re not going to turn into a bar — our main emphasis will always be on our food.”
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While brunch at Harvest is leisurely, breakfast, served Tuesday through Friday, is “a lot faster and simpler,” said Joseph. “People can swing in here, get a good, tasty start to their day, and be on their way. We always have breakfast tacos, breakfast burritos, and usually a version of Swedish pancakes with fresh fruit, in addition to a couple of other rotating items.” From its early beginnings, lunch business has been the mainstay of Harvest, especially with downtown employees. Like breakfast, it too is aimed at speed, while never sacrificing quality. “It’s like 10 minutes, $10,” said Joseph. That’s where we want to be — because it’s lunch, and people have to get in and get out and get back to work or wherever.”
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FARMERS MARKETS TO GET YOU THROUGH WINTER! By Kristi Kates As summer ends and fall begins its slow crawl toward winter, all of the produce and locally grown products we’ve enjoyed start to fade away … or do they? If you’re fortunate enough to live within driving distance of one of these locations, you can enjoy farm-fresh goodness even after the snow flies. BOYNE CITY When: Beginning Nov. 4 and running until May (when the market returns to the great outdoors), every Saturday from 9am to noon. Where: The market is at a brand new location this season: the new City Facilities building at 319 N. Lake St. You’ll Find: Cook Family Farm from Gaylord will bring in great meats — chicken, pork, and beef — and you’ll find hoop housegrown veggies as well as eggs and canned goods from Blue Stem Organic. Bear Creek Organic Farm will haul in its flavorful microgreens, which are also grown year-round. Don’t Miss! Coffee people unite: Ellsworth’s Big Medicine Coffee will be on-site at the market with its fresh-roasted coffee available in bags and brewed by the cup. More Information: boynechamber.com or (231) 582-6222. CHARLEVOIX When: Starting Thursday, Oct. 12, and running every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm until Thanksgiving week, when the final market is held on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Where: Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St. You’ll Find: Live music will accompany you as you shop for winter produce and other organic goodies from Providence Farm in Central Lake, alongside other vendors offering even more winter vegetables,
apples, and other hearty treats, and gourmet chocolates from Deijo de Chocolat out of Chicago. And Boyne Falls’ The Rustic Baker brings in bagels so delicious that the market sold a whopping 1,000 in a single morning last year. Don’t Miss! Hot soup is also available, making a cup of soup and a fresh bagel the on-site market lunch of choice. More Information: charlevoixmainstreet. org or (231) 330-0968. ELK RAPIDS When: Oct. 13 is the first winter market for Elk Rapids, with the last one happening Nov. 3; all run 9am to 1pm. Where: The Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall, 401 River St. You’ll Find: Two anchor farms — Central Lake’s Providence Farm and Ellsworth’s Undertoe Farms — are reliable standbys at this market, both of which bring a host of fall vegetables, from gourds and squash to Halloween-ready pumpkins. Bear Earth Herbals is another favorite, bringing herbal products including lip balms and protective salves for the cold season. Don’t Miss! You can’t get much fresher than Ken’s Fresh Fish, pulled right out of the chilly Great Lakes; Ken’s offerings vary, but you can generally count on salmon, perch, and whitefish. More Information: elkrapidschamber.org or call (231) 264-8202. GAYLORD When: Starting Dec. 2, the indoor winter market will run every Saturday from 10am to 2pm, ending March 31; Gaylord’s outdoor market will resume in May. Where: The Alpine Plaza (indoors), located on the corner of Main Street (M-32) and Wisconsin Street.
You’ll Find: Fall produce is a must at every farm market, and Gaylord’s market is no exception; in addition to a bounty of earthy goodness from Bonnie and Jed Flynn, especially known for their apples and root vegetables, you’ll also find delicious honey brought to you by the busy resident bees at John Stephen’s Bird and Bee Homestead. Don’t Miss! Want your farmers market goods to be really rockin’? Check out Stacy Jo’s offerings from Home Comfort Farms, which include baked goods and maple syrup; she’s also the founder of the popular local music festival Farm Fest. More Information: gaylordchamber.com or (989) 732-6333. HARBOR SPRINGS When: Oct. 21 kicks off the fall/winter season for this market, which will run every Saturday from 9am to noon until Dec. 16. Where: The Harbor Springs Middle School, 800 State St. You’ll Find: The live music and farm goodies from the summer market will continue, including offerings from a trio of anchor vendors: Coveyou Scenic Farm Market in Petoskey, and Fiddlehead Farm and Open Sky Organic Farm, both in Pellston. They’ll offer loads of root and other winter veggies for you to choose from; also watch for visits from Traverse City’s The Cheese Lady and live demos from personal chef Nicholas Rznowski. Don’t Miss! Better get there early if you want any of this popular market product — folks literally line up for the locally legendary Sam’s Eggs. More Information: facebook.com/ harborspringsfarmmarket or (231) 622-3452.
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PETOSKEY When: Petoskey’s is a year-round market, with the winter portion beginning Oct. 6 and continuing to June 8 of next year; the winter market runs on Fridays from 10am to 1pm. Where: The upper level of the Carnegie Building (Crooked Tree Arts Center) at 500 E. Mitchell St. You’ll Find: Hit up this market early, and you’ll be set with everything from root vegetables to pies to dishes; vendors include Half Moon Acres (organic baked goods); Bear Creek Organic (herbs, microgreens, and spring mixes); and pottery from Stellwork Studio and Stuchell Ceramics. Don’t Miss! Add some earthy, hearty flair to your meals with fresh pickings from farmers market vendor Michigan Mushroom Market, and keep an eye out for the on-site culinary demos courtesy of CTAC. More Information: crookedtree.org or (231) 347-3209. TRAVERSE CITY When: Starting Nov. 4, this market runs every Saturday from 10am to 2pm until May. Where: The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 830 Cottageview Dr. You’ll Find: Get out of the winter weather at the TC Market, situated in the historic and picturesque Mercado corridor. You’ll find fall root vegetables and pasta from 9 Bean Rows; apples and other goodies from Flynn Orchards; eggs and microgreens from Spring Hollow Farm; and a wealth of cheese for every lactose-friendly occasion from Boss Mouse. Don’t Miss! Watch for special market events and fun theme nights throughout the fall and winter season; 9 Bean Rows’ crazybuttery croissants are a must-buy. More Information: thevillagetc.com/ farmers-market or (231) 620-3585.
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Friday to Friday Here’s how it works:
Three course menus for $25 for dinner and $15 for lunch with some establishments offering two for one pricing. Restaurant Week happens twice a year - save the date!
Friday to Friday May 18-25, 2018 City Park Grill 432 East Lake St. Petoskey 231-347-0101
Palette Bistro 321 Bay St. Petoskey 231-348-3321
Beards Brewery 215 East Lake St. Petoskey 231-753-2221
Pour Public House 422 East Mitchell St. Petoskey 231-881-9800
Duffy’s Garage & Grille 317 East Lake St. Petoskey 231-348-3663
Roast & Toast 309 East Lake St. Petoskey 231-347-7767
Knot Just A Bar 820 Front St. Bay Harbor 231-439-2770
Side Door Saloon 1200 US-31 Petoskey 231-347-9291
Mim’s Mediterranean Grill 1823 US 31 Petoskey 231-348-9994 Noggin Room Stafford’s Perry Hotel 100 Lewis St. Petoskey 231-347-4000 Enjoy your favorite restaurants and discover new ones at an affordable price. The best restaurants of Petoskey and Bay Harbor have joined forces for this special culinary event!
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Twisted Fish Gallery on U.S. 31 just south of Elk Rapids Open 10 am - 5 pm Mon - Sat 231-264-0123 TwistedFishArt.com FineArtMart.net, online gallery
Thai Orchid Cuisine 433 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey 231-487-9900 Twisted Olive 319 Bay St. Petoskey 231-487-1230 Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar The Inn at Bay Harbor Bay Harbor 231-439-4051 Which Wich 1592 Anderson Road Petoskey 231-753-2550
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Wednesday, October 18 | 6 - 8 pm Traverse City: Munson Medical Center Conference Room 1-3, Lower Level Cadillac: Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital via video conference Charlevoix: Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital via video conference Gaylord: Otsego Memorial Hospital via video conference Grayling: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital via video conference Manistee: Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital via video conference
Wednesday, November 15 | 6 - 8 pm Traverse City: Munson Medical Center; also available via video conference in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Grayling, and Manistee
To learn more or to register for an upcoming seminar, call 800-533-5520, or visit munsonhealthcare.org/bariatrics.
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NORTHERN SEEN 1. Taylor Steve, Allison Beers, and Stephanie Witala looking sharp at the National Writers Series. 2. The staff of Traverse City’s Fustini’s co-hosted a Dining in the Vines dinner at Bowers Harbor Vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula. 3. The crew of DOG Bakery in TC show off some of their Halloween goodies. 4. She’s 104! It was a happy birthday celebration for Dorothy Kreag at Glen Eagle in Traverse City.
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EXPERIENCE INTERLOCHEN
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HARVEST FESTIVAL: 8am4pm, Downtown Boyne City. This family fun day will include music, crafts, children’s activities, food & fall produce. boyneharvestfestival.com
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LITTLE TRAVERSE HALF MARATHON & 10K: The half marathon starts at 8am on Bay Harbor Dr. in the Village of Bay Harbor. Shuttle buses will depart from Bay St., Harbor Springs to start area from 6:40-7am. The 10K starts at 8:30am at the beach house in Petoskey State Park. Shuttle buses will depart from Bay St., Harbor Springs to start area from 7:15-7:30am. outfitterharborsprings.com/little-traverse-half-marathon
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34TH CHARLEVOIX COUNTY CROP WALK: 9am, Charlevoix County. This 5K begins at three locations: Elm Pointe to the Tourist Park in East Jordan, United Methodist Church in Boyne City & St. Mary’s Church in Charlevoix. Helps combat hunger. 231-547-2042.
-------------------HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: 9am, Harbor Springs & surrounding areas. Today’s events include: The Craft of Keeping Readers in Suspense; “Book It” Fun Run in Conjunction with the Little Traverse Half Marathon; Making the Fantastical Believable, & many others. Schedule: hsfotb.org hsfotb.org/ saturday.html
-------------------Oct. 14 Broadway’s Next Hit Musical Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is the world’s only unscripted theatrical awards show. Improvised on the spot from beginning to end, the talented professional cast gathers song suggestions from the audience and creates a spontaneous series of songs based on those suggestions. The audience then votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical - complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue and plot twists galore.
WALK, RUN, EMPOWER 5K: 9am, College Dr., NMC, TC. Hosted by NMC Student Life & NMC student group, Voices. A 5K run/walk to both raise awareness and to help end sexual violence. All proceeds will benefit NMC Voices. Sue Snyder will be the keynote speaker. $20 for general public, NMC staff and faculty; $15 for NMC students. facebook.com/nmcvoices
-------------------ACME FALL FESTIVAL: 10am-4pm, Flintfields, Williamsburg. Featuring a craft show, live demos, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, Wings of Wonder Live Raptor Show, Classic Car, Motorcycles & Tractor Show, Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest & much more. discoveracme.com
-------------------FALL FAMILY BAZAAR: 10am-3pm, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Beulah.
-------------------HARVEST FESTIVAL & SCARECROW EXTRAVAGANZA: 10am-6pm, Downtown Bellaire. Featuring art, flea markets, local brews, tunes, scarecrows & more. Free; brew tent is $5/pour. bellairechamber.com
ST. PATRICK’S RURAL HEALTH FAIR: 1-4:30pm, St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 630 S. West Silver Lake Rd., TC. Presented by the Senior Center Network. Free health assessments: dental screenings, hearing screenings, flu shots, cooking demonstrations, & much more. pat_chuckhoban@charter.net Free.
-------------------AUTHOR SIGNING: 2-4pm, Horizon Books, TC. Telaina Eriksen will sign her book “Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child.” horizonbooks.com
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EAST JORDAN FALL FESTIVAL: 2-9pm, East Jordan Tourist Park. Featuring live music by Lou Thumser & Full Circle, hay art, hay rides, a softball tournament & more.
JEWELRY, GEM, FOSSIL & MINERAL SHOW: 10am-5pm, Cherryland VFW Hall, TC. Presented by the Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club. $2 admission.
PRUNING 101: 11am, Pine Hill Nursery, Kewadin. Call 941-1808 to register. Free.
-------------------GENO’S CAR SHOW: Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill, Thompsonville. $5 entry fee. Registration: 12-2pm. Participant & public voting: 12-4pm. Live entertainment, flea market & arts & crafts show. Sponsored by Friends of the Betsie Valley Library. 231-378-4362.
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CHEBOYGAN LGBTQ FRIENDS GROUP: 2pm, Purple Tree Books, Cheboygan. Enjoy conversation, coffee & laughter. 231-268-8709. Find on Facebook.
LEELANAU UNCAGED: 12-10pm, Northport. This street festival features five stages with 30 music acts, 70 artist booths, food, dance, poetry & a kid’s tent with art activities. Free. leelanauuncaged.com
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Experience the ultimate gravel road race during the Michigan Mountain Mayhem Gravel Grinder on Sat., Oct. 7, starting from Rotary Park, Boyne City. The Easy 18 mile race is great for beginners at 10:30am. The Fast 40 mile race is best suited for Cross bikes and will have fast gravel mixed with tough climbs, starting at 10:15am. The “Sadistic” 60 mile race will test your mental sanity and begins at 10am. Info: michiganmountainmayhem.com/mmmgravelgrinder
HOPS ‘N HIGHLANDS MICROBREW FESTIVAL: 1-6pm, Boyne Highlands Resort, Harbor Springs. Featuring 45+ Michigan breweries & 175 microbrews, food trucks, live music by Huckleberry Groove, free chairlift rides & more. $10 cover charge. $2 per four-ounce pour. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------LORD OF THE GOURD: 1-5pm, Charlevoix Public Library. Pat Harrison will carve gourds to be put on display around the library. charlevoixlibrary.org
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MEREDITH WILSON’S “THE MUSIC MAN”: 7pm, Cadillac High School Auditorium. Presented by The Cadillac Footliters. There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. $12 advance; $15 door. cadillacfootliters.com
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9:30pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. Petoskey poets Charlie Brice, Judy Brice & Dar Charlebois will join Central Michigan University poets Robert Fanning & Jeffrey Bean to read new poems & poems from their recently published poetry collections. Free. redskystage.com
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ANDY GROSS LIVE: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. A multi-talented entertainer, Gross, combines stand up comedy, magic and ventriloquism successfully, making him one of the most sought after corporate entertainers in the world. $25, $15. cityoperahouse.org/andy-gross-live
-------------------COUNTRY REVOLUTION TOUR: 8pm, Leelanau Sands Casino, Peshawbestown. Featuring Daryle Singletary, Ty Herndon & Darryl Worley. $35. leelanausandscasino.com
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GOPHERWOOD CONCERT: 8pm, Paul & Nancy Brown’s house, 4320 E. 46 Rd., Cadillac. Enjoy a house concert with local artist Rick West. Rick spent 30 years writing songs for such names as John Michael Montgomery, Martina McBride, Barbara Mandel & many others. He has also performed or recorded with Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett, John Stewart & more. Advance tickets: $15 adults, $7 students, & free for 12 & under. Door: $18 adults, $9 students. mynorthtickets.com
oct 01
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BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8am-12pm, Rainbow of Hope Farm, Kingsley. Suggested dontion, $7. rainbowofhopefarm.weebly. com
SCREAMS IN THE DARK 6: 7-11pm, Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, TC. Featuring The Family Friendly Haunted Wagon Ride, Haunted Trail, Monster Museum, Swamp of Suffering, Pandemonium & Grimfell Manor. Trail & Hayride Combo: $5 any age. All Attractions Combo: $10 11 & under; $15 12 & up.
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“WAIT UNTIL DARK”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. This thriller was recently adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the hit 1966 Broadway play by Frederick Knott. $28 adults, $15 under 18. oldtownplayhouse.com
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HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: 9:30am, Harbor Springs & surrounding areas. Today’s events include: Chronicling Our Natural World on the Page; Young Women on the Brink; Brunch with Fiction Author Robin Sloan & more. Schedule: hsfotb.org/sunday.html JEWELRY, GEM, FOSSIL & MINERAL SHOW: 11am-4pm, Cherryland VFW Hall, TC. Presented by the Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club. $2 admission.
11TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVUS: 126pm, Left Foot Charley, TC. Left Foot Charley will offer wine and cider by the glass, winemakers in lederhosen, German Oompah Music, horse-drawn wagon rides, fresh cider, and wine tasting. leftfootcharley.com
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FALL PUMPKIN PEDAL: Noon, Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery, TC. Two organized group rides: 40 mile Peninsula ride or 20 mile Lighthouse ride. Following, enjoy $2 beers in the Peninsula Room. Free. Find on Facebook.
-------------------OLD TIME HARVEST DAY: 12-4pm, Historic Barns Park, TC. Includes a craft fair, pumpkin carving with Lord of the Gourd, Rosie the Red Wagon rides, live music by Carter Creek String Band in The Cathedral Barn, Beekeeping with Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology, Growing Micro Greens with Patti Travioli & much more. Free. thebotanicgarden.org/harvestday
-------------------AUTHOR SIGNING : 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Ingar Rudholm will sign his book “Traveling Circus Navigation.” horizonbooks.com
-------------------FAMILY FUN & MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM: 1-4pm, The Museum, Lake Ann. Featuring live music, children’s games, cider, donuts & apples. Free.
-------------------“THE BIG PICTURE: RETHINKING DYSLEXIA”: 2pm, Bijou by the Bay, TC. Free film will be shown for October-Dyslexia Awareness Month. Also enjoy free popcorn. stateandbijou.org
-------------------FALL-TIME SOCIAL: 2:30pm, The Rex Dobson Ruby Ellen Farm, 5946 S. Center Hwy., Bingham Township, Leelanau County. Horse-drawn wagon rides, two museums, rope making, cider pressing, live music by North Bay Celtic & others, roasted pig lunch, pie auction, & more. $20 adults, $5 ages 6-11, & free ages 5 & under. rubyellenfarm.org
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JIM CROCKETT W/ DENNIS ARMSTRONG & RAY SMITH: 4pm, Sleder’s Family Tavern, on the porch, TC. A folk concert to celebrate the release of Crockett’s new CD, “Looking for Some Light.” $20 advance; $25 door. 947-9213.
-------------------NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE CIRCLE: 4:456pm, Higher Self Bookstore, TC. Free. higherselfbookstore.com
-------------------PETOSKEY IMPROV TROUPE COMEDY SHOW: 7pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. $10 advance; $15 door. $8 students; $5 12 & under. redskystage.com
oct 01
monday
GATHER FOR GOOD ANNUAL CELEBRATION: 12-1:30pm, Hagerty Center, NMC, TC. Featuring a gourmet lunch, guest speaker Christal Frost & good stories. Benefits Goodwill Northern Michigan. $30. goodwillnmi.org
oct 03
tuesday
FREE DENTAL CARE FOR VETERANS: 9am-3pm, NMC University Center, TC. Aspen Dental’s MouthMobile, a 42-foot-long dental office on wheels, will be making a stop in TC to provide free care to local veterans. All appointments must be scheduled in advance. Contact Stefani Alexander: 202-263-2588. aspendental.com/ about/healthy-mouth-movement
-------------------JAPANESE BARBERRY WORKBEE: 9am, Rotary Park, Frankfort. Join the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network to remove landscaped barberry from a public space in the City of Frankfort. Then help replace the invasive species with native plants after - providing a new habitat for pollinators. Bring gloves!
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-------------------HIKE AT MAPLEHURST: 3pm, Maplehurst, Kewadin. Join GTRLC & Green Elk Rapids for a hike at Camp Maplehurst, a property the Conservancy is actively fundraising to protect. RSVP: 929-7911. gtrlc.org
-------------------TC NEW TECH MEETUP: 5:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Audience members can make technology related announcements between speakers. Examples are job openings, members seeking employment, other technology events going on in the area, etc. tcnewtech.org
-------------------AAUW OCT. MEETING PROGRAM “IMPACT 100”: 6:30pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, TC. The American Association of University Women, TC Branch meets to hear Communications Chair for Impact 100, Diana Fairbanks speak. Free. traversecityarea-mi.aauw.net
-------------------DEBTORS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 6:30pm, Cowell Family Cancer Center, Rm B-031, TC. Recovery program for those with money problems: overspending, credit card debt, living paycheck to paycheck, compulsive shopping, under-earning or overworking, etc. info call John: 973-476-7384. Free. debtorsanonymous.org
-------------------NW MICHIGAN NT SUPPORT PARENT GROUP: 6:30pm, TC. This group will meet to share insights about Asperger’s Syndrome & discuss how to overcome barriers in accessing care & support for their grown children. The exact TC location is provided when the neurotypical family member joins the NW Michigan NT Support private Meetup group at www.meetup. com/NW-Michigan-NT-Support/.
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PLANTS DEER DON’T EAT: 6:30pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Presented by Master Gardeners Association of Northwest Michigan. Featuring guest speakers Brian Zimmerman & Tom Ford, both from Four Season Nursery. Free with suggested donation of $5 for non-members.
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AREA COUNCIL ON RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY PRESENTATION: 7-8:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Featuring speakers outlining Buddhist, Hindu & Pagan religions, & each tradition’s perspectives on death & dying. Email hdorman4270@gmail.com for more info.
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wednesday
TC WALKS TO SCHOOL DAY: The TC Police Department will be at all of the Park & Stroll locations for families who live too far away. Times vary for various schools. elgruponorte.
-------------------LEELANAU HISTORY WRITERS GATHERING: 3-4:30pm, Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. History author Kathy Firestone invites you to discuss the need for a Leelanau History Writers group. RSVP: kim@ leelanauhistory.org
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event is sponsored by both schools’ local alumni groups & features a divided room. Cost is $20 & includes a tailgate buffet, cash bar, door prizes, raffle, & prizes for “Best Loyally Dressed.” Register: 231-547-2728 or maureen8152@gmail.com
-------------------LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS GRAND TRAVERSE AREA PUBLIC FORUM: 7-8:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Candidates for mayor & city commissioner for the City of Traverse City will participate in this forum. 231590-5371 or voter-services@lwvgta.org
oct 05
thursday
A TASTE OF FALL: 11:30am2pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. cordiatc.com
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FREE SCORE WORKSHOP: 11:30am-1:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. “Assess Your Entrepreneurial Skills.” Attendees will discuss their individual results of the Entrepreneur Index Personal Assessment. This assessment is to be taken online prior to the workshop, a $35 value that is free to the first 20 participants. upnorthscore. com/scorewp
-------------------“EQUAL MEANS EQUAL”: 6pm, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. This documentary describes why now is the time for a constitutional Equal Rights Amendment. 231-342-9944 or 231-271-4053. Free.
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AUTHOR EVENT: 6pm, Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Rose Room, Petoskey. With Doug Stanton, New York Times best-selling author of “In Harm’s Way” & “Horse Soldiers.” Stanton will now release his latest book, “The Odyssey of Echo Company.” 231.347.1180. $25. mcleanandeakin.com/
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FAIR: 6-8pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Presented by the Elk Rapids Women to help people in the area learn about local service & non-profit groups & how to get involved. Participating groups include: Art Rapids, the Lions Club, Rotary, Elk Rapids History Museum, Elk Rapids Players, the Garden Club, Green Elk Rapids, & the AMVETS Auxiliary. 231-350-0226. Free.
-------------------DRAW NOMI: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join artist Martina Hahn for a night of storytelling & painting as she completes a 5’ x 5’ work of art. Free. dennosmuseum.org
-------------------OFF THE WALL MOVIE NIGHT: 6pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Sponsored by Alden District Library/Friends of the Library. Sign up for potluck at the library. Dinner, 6pm; movie, 7pm. 231-331-4318. aldenlib.info
-------------------FREE LECTURE ON SUSTAINABILITY IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON: 6:30pm, NCMC, Health Education & Science Center, Room 311, Petoskey. NCMC’s International Committee. Nancy Dammann, Ph.D., VASI’s international facilitator, & Edgardo Gomez Pisco, VASI’s local facilitator, will present their vision for sustainability in the Amazon & connect it to similar challenges that northern MI faces. 231-348-6653.
OCTOBER RECESS: 5-7pm, State Street Marketplace, TC. Join The Ticker for an after work happy hour. Networking, food provided by State Street Marketplace merchants, beverages provided by Monkey Fist Brewing Co., prizes including State Street Marketplace gift cards, & more. Presented by Remax Bayshore Properties. $10. traverseticker.com
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FIRST THINGS FIRST: 6pm, Leelanau County Government Center, lower level, Suttons Bay. Early Childhood in Leelanau - Supporting Community Resilience. Presented by the Early Childhood Needs & Services Committee of the League of Women Voters Leelanau County. Featuring guest speaker Maggie Sprattmoran. Pizza & salad served as long as it lasts. lwvleelanau.org
ARTS ACADEMY COLLAGE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. One of Interlochen’s signature student performances, surrounding you in a constant stream of live music, dance, dialog & more. $29 full, $26 senior & $11 youth. tickets.interlochen.org
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-------------------MICHIGAN-MICHIGAN STATE CRYING TOWEL PEP RALLY: 6pm, Petoskey-Bay View Country Club, Petoskey. This annual
OLD MISSION PENINSULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETS: 7pm, Peninsula Township Hall, TC. “Settlement on Old Mission” will be shown. Free. omphistoricalsociety.org
oct 06
friday
GOOD MORNING GAYLORD: 8am, BJ’s Restaurant, Gaylord. Niki Diehl from Dynamic Physical Therapy will speak on Workplace Ergonomics. $10, includes breakfast buffet.
-------------------STORYTIME: 10:30am, Leland Township Library. “Brothers and Sisters.” Open to ages 0-6 & their caregivers. lelandlibrary.org
-------------------FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FOODIES: 11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Kitchen, Petoskey. Join Anne Morningstar of Bear Creek Organic Farm as she prepares a roasted winter squash salad with goat cheese, roasted garlic & honey vinaigrette. Free. crookedtree.org
-------------------LOCAL MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: 6pm, Park Place Hotel, TC. A quarterly membership/dinner meeting for all officers of the seven uniform services. Guest speaker will be Chief Judge, 86th District Court Michael S. Stepka. 231-421-5322.
-------------------BRAS FOR A CAUSE TC SPONSORS’ FLASH ‘EM SHOWCASE: 6:30-9pm, Monkey Fist Brewing Co., State Street Market, TC. Monkey Fist Brewing Co. will donate $1/pint & $5/growler fill to Munson Healthcare Breast Care Assistance Fund & Single MOMM. brasforacausetc.com
-------------------ANNUAL ELK RAPIDS ROTARY SHOW: 7pm, Elk Rapids High School, Peterman Auditorium. A Saturday Night Live show featuring The Blues Brothers, Cone Heads & more SNL characters, along with the chorus & Steve Stargardt & the Elk Rapids Rotary Band. The Elk Rapids Lions Club will be serving dinner both evenings in the Elk Rapids High School Cafeteria from 5-7pm for $11. $10 per person. elkrapidsrotary.org
-------------------DAVID ALLAN COE: 7pm, Streeters, Ground Zero, TC. This songwriter, outlaw country music singer & guitarist is known for No. 1 hits “Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)” & “Take This Job & Shove It.” $25. groundzeroonline.com
-------------------MEREDITH WILSON’S “THE MUSIC MAN”: (See Sat., Sept. 30)
-------------------SCREAMS IN THE DARK 6: (See Sat., Sept. 30) -------------------ARTS ACADEMY COLLAGE: (See Thurs., Oct. 5)
-------------------BLISSFEST FOLK & ROOTS MINI-CONCERT SERIES: 7:30pm, Red Sky Stage, Petoskey. Featuring Detroit based, Mississippi influenced, northern Michigan rooted, blues, rock ‘n roll, classic country band Spectrum Rising. Tickets: $10 advance at Northern Michigan Artists Market: 231-487-0000. Night of: $15; students $8; 12 & under $5. redskystage.com
oct 07
saturday
BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Brilliant Books, TC. Featuring James Dake, author of “Field Guide to Northwest Michigan.” brilliant-books.net
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ALDEN HARVEST DAYS: Includes a pancake breakfast, kid’s scavenger hunt, cider & donuts being served, farmers’ market & more. visitalden.com
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MACKINAW FALL COLORS BRIDGE RUN: This 5.06 mile run will begin at Bridgeview Park at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge at 7am & will end at Race Headquarters in Mackinaw City. mackinawcity.com/events/9th-annual-fallcolors-bridge-run
DEEKSHA BLESSING & MEDITATION: 7:309pm, Higher Self Bookstore, TC. With Jane Hale. By donation. higherselfbookstore.com
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-------------------SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON: Empire. Featuring a marathon, half marathon & 5K. Different events have various starting times. All
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& more. $10; includes 2 drink tickets & a commemorative drink cup. harborspringsbeerfest.com
LEIF ERIKSSON DAY ROW & RUN: 9am, Depot Beach/Ferry Beach, Charlevoix. A 1 mile boat race & 5K foot race to celebrate the life of Leif Eriksson & the viking way. Benefits F.A.C.E.S. Orphan and Foster Program. $25. facebook.com/rowandrun
PADLE ANTRIM COMMUNITY PADDLE: 1:30pm, Bradford St. Boat Launch, South Thurston Park, Central Lake. Bring your own craft/ boat, paddle, & pfd (life jacket). Free. paddleantrim.com/events-calendar
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24TH TCTC ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE RUN: Timber Ridge RV Recreation Resort, TC. Registration: 8-9:30am; Health Fair: 8-11am; Silent Auction: 8-11:15am; 5K & 1-mile Race/Run/Walk: 10am. Benefits The Women’s Cancer Fund. $35 advance; $40 day of. remembrancerun.com
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DRAW NOMI: DRAW ER: 10am-4pm. A day of drawing together anywhere in Elk Rapids. Artists are welcome to use supplies provided by Art Rapids, or they may use their own materials. Pick up info & drawing supplies at 113 River Street, next to Stoney Cabin Toys. Free. dennosmuseum.org/events/draw-nomi.html
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ELK RAPIDS ART BEAT: 10am-5pm, Elk Rapids. Three of northern Michigan’s award winning galleries will be participating in this open house gallery walk. Featuring guest artists & demonstrations. Galleries include: The Blue Heron Gallery, Mullaly’s 128 Studio & Gallery & The Twisted Fish Gallery.
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FALL SALE & HAPPY APPLE DAYS: All Day, Downtown TC. Merchants will have bushels of local apples to share with their customers. downtowntc.com/event/happy-apple-days-fall-sale
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MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN MAYHEM GRAVEL GRINDER: Rotary Park, Boyne City. Featuring 18 mile, 40 mile & 60 mile races. Different races have various starting times. michiganmountainmayhem.com/mmmgravelgrinder
-------------------SKITOBERFEST: All day, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls. Featuring a Winter Expo with speaker Karly Shorr; Kids’ Zone with pony rides, art projects & more; live music & performances, free chairlift rides, mSnow Tubing Lane; KHQ Pond Pedal, Biergarten; Rail Jam; Pray for Snow Bonfire; Parade; & Afterparty. Free. boyne.com/boynemountain
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8TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH DAY: 11am-7pm, Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. Co-sponsored with Boyer Glassworks. threepinesstudio.com
-------------------CHATEAU CHANTAL 18TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL: 12-4pm, Chateau Chantal, TC. 1pm: Mini Slurpin’ Seminar – Learn the basics of wine tasting. 2pm: Grape Stompin’ – Crush grapes the old-fashioned way; with your feet! 3pm: Mini Distillation Seminar. Plus much more. Free. goo.gl/P2PvXE
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DRAW NOMI: LINDA O’MEARA DAY OF THE ARTS: 12-4pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Local partners & artists will be on hand to help inspire your work, whether it’s a drawing, painting, dance, or performance. Free. dennosmuseum.org/events/draw-nomi.html
-------------------EMPIRE HOPS & HARVEST FESTIVAL: 12-10pm, Downtown Empire, big tent on Front St. Featuring northern MI food & drinks, live performances & more. $15. empirechamber. com/event/empire-hops-festival
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HORIZON BOOKS, TC EVENTS: 12-2pm: W.B. Weber will sign his book, “A Planet Called Wormwood.” 2-4pm: Poetry Reading with Zilka Joseph, author of “Sharp Blue Search of Flame.” 4-6pm: Dave Hendrix will sign his book, “The Fifth Finger.” 6-8pm: Patricia Batta will sign her book, “A Death in Cactus City.” horizonbooks.com
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HARBOR SPRINGS BREW FESTIVAL: 1-5pm, Harbor Springs Waterfront. Featuring 25 breweries with nearly 100 different types of craft beers, hard ciders & mead beverages. There will also be live music by Jelly Roll Blues Band
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-------------------BOOK SIGNING WITH STEVE PAUL: 2-4pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Paul is the author of “Hemingway at Eighteen.” mcleanandeakin.com
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MEREDITH WILSON’S “THE MUSIC MAN”: 2pm, Cadillac High School Auditorium. Presented by The Cadillac Footliters. There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. $12 advance; $15 door. cadillacfootliters.com
-------------------HARVEST AT THE COMMONS: SOLD OUT: 5pm, grounds of GT Commons, TC. Featuring a three-course family-style meal prepared by TC’s Harvest Restaurant & NMC Culinary Institute, as well as a selection of regional wine, beer & cocktails. There will also be live music by Grupo Ayé. Presented by the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. groundworkcenter.org/ events/harvest-thecommons
-------------------BASEMENT ART SHOW: 6-10pm, Studio Anatomy, TC. Showcasing art typically not seen in the community. The group art exhibition is featuring 6 Traverse City artists: Jenni Marion Manian, Jen Culberson, Savannah Rae, Steve Cattin, Dana Stepke, & Nick Walsh. Free.
-------------------“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”: 7pm, TC West Senior High School. Featuring an eclectic group of kids competing for the spelling championship of a lifetime, the tweens disclose stories from their home lives while they spell their way through a series of words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell. 933-7509 or tcwestchoirs@ gmail.com $15. mynorthtickets.com
-------------------ANNUAL ELK RAPIDS ROTARY SHOW: (See Fri., Oct. 6)
-------------------MEREDITH WILSON’S “THE MUSIC MAN”: (See Sat., Sept. 30)
-------------------REVOLUTION WHERE YOU LIVELUTION: 7pm, Trinity UCC Church, Northport. Belko Peace Lecture features Sarah Van Gelder, cofounder of Yes magazine & author of “Revolution Where You Live will.” She will speak about her 12,000 mile trip throughout the U.S. where she explored how local communities are bringing climate justice, economic justice & racial justice to their communities. Free.
-------------------SCREAMS IN THE DARK 6: (See Sat., Sept. 30) -------------------ANDREAS KLEIN - SOLO PIANIST: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. $10 students; $25 members; $35 non-members. crookedtree.org
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MARTIN & SUSANNE : 7:30pm, The Rhubarbary, 3550 Five Mile Creek Rd., Harbor Springs. Enjoy American roots, early blues, old time & honky tonk music with this duo. 231-499-8038. $20 donation or whatever you can afford. martingrosswendt.com/martin-and-susanne
oct 08
sunday
ALDEN HARVEST DAYS: Includes a farmers’ market, Vintage Car Show, sales & more. visitalden.com
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BRIDAL EXPO: 12-3pm, Mackinaw Reception & Conference Center, Mackinaw City. Presented by NorthernMIWeddings.com & Northern Michigan Review. To register or for more info, email: cwing@petoskeynews.com or call 231-330-6833.
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CAMP DAGGETT FALL FESTIVAL: 125pm, Camp Daggett, Walloon Lake. Featuring pumpkin painting, stone painting, hay rides, history tours of Camp, live music, nature hikes, boat color tour & much more. $5 per carload entrance fee. campdaggett.org
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PUMPKIN FEST: 12-4pm, Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery, TC. Featuring live music, sack races, apple bobbing, a harvest buffet & more. $15 adults, $5 kids. jollypumpkin.com
-------------------VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE FAIR: 1-3pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dennison Center for Recreation & Wellness. Visit interlochen.org for info. Free.
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AUTHOR READING/TALK: 2-4pm, Horizon Books, TC. With Steve Paul, author of “Hemingway at Eighteen.” horizonbooks.com
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SHANTY BOYS, SWAMPERS & RIVER HOGS: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Lumbering in the Alden/Torch Lake Area, 1860 to 1910. Presented by Jim McClurg. 231-331-4318.
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AN AFTERNOON WITH AN AUTHOR: 3-5pm, Cellar 152, Elk Rapids. Featuring Cynthia Williams. elkrapidslibrary.org
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BENZIE AREA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT: 4pm, Benzie Central High School Auditorium, Benzonia. The featured artist will be Dr. Angela Lickiss Aleo, principal oboe. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. benziesymphony.com
-------------------MUSIC HOUSE FALL FUNDRAISER: 6pm, Music House Museum, Williamsburg. “Hitting the High Notes” with Miriam Pico & David Chown. Also includes food, a silent auction & more. $65 each or $120/couple. musichouse.org
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THE HUNT FOR THE REDS OF OCTOBER: Weekdays in Oct. Your $10 ticket gets you a stemmed commemorative glass & a pour at all 23 participating wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. $5 of every ticket benefits the American Red Cross of Northern MI. lpwines.com HAUNTED ATTRACTION GHOST FARM OF KINGSLEY: 7-11pm, Ghost Farm of Kingsley. Featuring the Night of the Blood Moon haunted trail. A midEvil battle has broken out at the farm & the farm’s guests must choose a side. The Ghost Farm is open every Fri. & Sat. in Oct., 7-11pm. $15/person. GhostFarm.Net AUTUMN ON THE BREEZEWAY CRUISE: Saturdays, Sept. 30 - Oct. 14. Start in Atwood at Royal Farms & Cellars between 10am & noon. Cruise the newly repaved Breezeway. End at Boyne Mountain & enjoy a complimentary chairlift ride. Info: ridethebreezeway.com FALL FESTIVAL WEEKENDS: Saturdays & Sundays, 11am5pm, Sep. 30 - Oct. 28. Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs. Pig races, pumpkin patch, cider & donuts, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin smashing, squash rocket, hayrides, farm animals, hiking trails & more. pondhill.com/#your-local-farm FARR FRIENDS IN ONEKAMA: Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm, Farr Center, Onekama. Get together with friends & neighbors for an afternoon of fun, games & lectures. Onekama.info CTAC ARTISANS & FARMERS MARKET, PETOSKEY: Fridays, 10am-1pm, Oct. 6 - Jun. 8. Upper level Carnegie, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. This market has moved back inside. When weather permits, vendors will sell their goods out on the Bidwell Plaza, too. crookedtree.org OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, corner of Emmet & Fulton streets, Petoskey. oldtownemmetfarmmarket.com CENTRAL LAKE FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, on M-88, next to Alden State Bank, Central Lake.231-622-2944. 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. 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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“BUSTED”: Michigan Artists Gallery, TC. Artist Leanne Schnepp has created a series of busts of women from famous paintings. Runs through the fall. michiganartistsgallery.com “NOMI”: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Using the theme of NoMI (Northern Michigan) - students, art center visitors, & Benzie Library patrons will create works of art inspired by their memories, interpretations, & experiences of Northern Michigan. This is an ongoing installation of these works throughout the month of Oct., as well as work by FrankfortElberta Schools. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10am-4:30pm; Sat.: 10am-4pm; Sun.: 12-4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org “PAINT THE TOWN”: Jordan River Arts Center, East Jordan. This exhibit features the towns & villages of Antrim & Charlevoix counties as depicted through the people, places & things that make them unique. Runs through Oct. 8. Hours are Tues.-Sun., 1-4pm. jordanriverarts.com “ROCK, SCISSORS, PAPER”: Lake Street Studios, Center Gallery, Glen Arbor. Featuring the work of ceramic sculptor Julie Kradel, artist Beth Bricker & contemporary quilt & mixed media collage artist Sarah Bearup-Neal. Runs through Oct. 8. lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com 4 DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES: Oct. 6-29, Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Oct. 6 from 6-8pm. The artists are connected through their work & involvement with Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. They are: Mike Coltman, Joan Gerigk, Bob Scudder & Ron Theisen. Their introduction to Twisted Fish Gallery will celebrate their varied topics, techniques & treatment depicting people, places & things inspired by our northern seasons & scenery. twistedfishgallery.com A CHARLES CULVER RETROSPECTIVE: Sept. 30 - Nov. 4, Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Charlevoix. Curator Andrea Gerring will present an Inner Circle Gallery Talk on Oct. 12 at 10am to discuss the life & work of Charles Culver. Open Mon. Sat., 11am-5pm. charlevoixcircle.com EMILY NASH SMITH ENCORE!: Village Arts Building, Northport. The paintings of Emily Nash Smith will be on display through Sept. 12-4pm daily. Presented by the Northport Arts Association. 231-386-1113. RIGID DESIGNATORS: A POP-UP ART EXHIBIT: ECCO Event Space, 121 E. Front St., TC. Featuring work by seven international artists. Hours: Thurs. & Fri: 5-9pm; Sat: 3-9pm; Sun: 2-7pm. Runs through Oct 8. eccoevents.com THE ART OF THE BOOK: All media exhibition in support of the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book. Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. Runs through Nov. 1. threepinesstudio.com THE CATS-ON THE PROWL: A SUPERIOR ADVENTURE: City Opera House, TC. An exhibit of landscape paintings of the eastern shore of Lake Superior, Canada by five artists from Leelanau County: Jane Ditri, Mary Fuscaldo, Candace Petersen, Sue Quinlan & Barbara Reich. Exhibit is open 10am5pm, M-F through Oct. 30. Call 941-8082 for more info. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey: - THROUGH THE LENS: ANSEL ADAMS - HIS WORK, INSPIRATION & LEGACY: Runs through Sept. 30 in Bonfield & Gilbert Galleries. Featuring 47 iconic images of Ansel Adams & 1 portrait of Ansel Adams by James Alinder. - “REFRAME!: THE CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER KITCHEN PAINTERS”: Held in Atrium Gallery. Over 20 area artists were challenged to use standard picture frames as their point of departure for creating unique works of art. An opening reception will be held on Sat., Oct. 7 from 2-4pm. Runs through Nov. 20. crookedtree.org Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC: - “PRACTICE, RHYTHM, & RITUAL: MEDITATIVE MINIMALISM”: Through Sept. 30. Four Michigan artists exhibit works in a variety of media & forms. They include Lydia Boda, Nathan Lareau, Brian Schorn & Deanna Hergt-Wilmott. crookedtree.org Higher Art Gallery, TC: CALL FOR ART: Accepting submissions for consideration for the “Give the Gift of Art” holiday show. Free to apply, all mediums accepted. To apply & for criteria visit: higherartgallery.com. Deadline to apply is Oct. 15. 231-252-4616. “LUMPY SWOOSH”: Runs through Oct. Featuring the work of Mary Zeran. An artist talk & discussion will be held on Sun., Oct. 1 from 2-3:30pm. higherartgallery.com Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC: Mon. - Sat., 10am5pm. Sun., 1-5pm.: - DIANE CARR: SPIRAL GESTURES AND A JESTER: Through Oct. 1. - CORY TRÉPANIER’S “INTO THE ARCTIC”: The Canadian North on Canvas and Film. Runs through Dec. - WILLIAM ADOLPHE BOUGEUREAU AND EDOUARD MANET: Visitors to the Sea - Masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts. Runs through Dec. - “MYTHS, LEGENDS AND STORIES: SCULPTURE BY ABRAHAM ANGHIK RUBEN”: Through Dec. dennosmuseum.org
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Beck is set to release his much anticipated and much delayed album Colors this month on Capitol Records. It will be The Beckster’s first full length album since his 2014 Grammy Award winning effort Morning Phase, which snagged the Album of the Year nod. You might have already heard Beck’s first single from the set, “Dear Life,” which is on radio now. If not, you’ll be able to pick up the entire album on Oct. 13, and/or check out Beck live on tour this fall; he opens up for U2 on their 30th anniversary Joshua Tree Tour. Solo dates for Beck for early next year are also rumored to be in the works … Grand Haven’s Tri-Cities Historical Museum has announced its latest Red House Concert Series for this winter. Tickets include a museum visit so you can take in the exhibits and the concert in the same night. For the 2017/2018 season, the shows will include singer-songwriter Joe Pug on Dec. 8; The Way Down Wanderers with special guest Olivia Millerschin on Jan. 19; Cadillac native Luke Winslow-King with special guest 10 String Symphony on Feb. 9; Scythian in March; and The War and Treaty in April. For tickets and more information, visit www.tricitiesmuseum.org … Newly arrived in outlets this week, just in time for Halloween, is a new Michael Jackson
compilation album dubbed SCREAM. The set includes an appropriately numbered 13 tracks, among them several of Jackson’s classic ’80s hits as well as a massive mashup track called “Blood on the Dance Floor X Dangerous,” a mix spun by The White Panda that includes Jackson’s “Blood on the Dance Floor,” “Leave Me Alone,” “This Place Hotel,” “Is It Scary,” and “Dangerous.” Accompanying the release of the album are a series of special Jackson events, including screenings of the also Halloween-ready, rarely seen short film, Michael Jackson’s Ghosts … Four Tet has a new album out this week called New Energy, a set that’s already spawned a big new single called “Scientists.” Four Tet, aka producer Kieran Hebden, previewed the album earlier the summer with a pair of debut tracks called “SW9 9SL” and “Planet.” He donated the first 1,000 copies of New Energy’s vinyl and CD releases to Oxfam, so the sales would benefit the charity. New Energy also includes the tracks “Falls 2,” “10 Midi,” and “LA Trance”… LINK OF THE WEEK A new Lady Gaga rockumentary is just out on Netflix. If you’re a fan of the short but powerful singer, you can watch her Gaga: Five Foot Two movie that shows her working on music, prepping for her Super Bowl halftime performance — and such mundane things
as running errands. Watch the trailer now at netflix.com/title/80196586 … THE BUZZ Detroit rapper Eminem has teamed up with StockX to help raise money for clean-up and relief efforts for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. For every donation made, that person is submitted into a drawing to win a pair of sneakers from a celeb like Pharrell Williams, Mark Wahlberg, or Eminem himself … If you think you can dance, then go see the cast of So You Think You Can Dance at the Fox Theater in Detroit on Oct. 6 for a little live comparison … Grand Rapids country-rock outfit Paradise
Outlaw has released its debut album, which the band recorded at River City Studios … Also in Grand Rapids, the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center is kicking off their 14th season on Oct. 30 with New Orleans soul singer Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet … Detroit buzz band Protomartyr just played a big show on the Detroit Princess riverboat in advance of its latest album, Relatives in Descent … 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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Home Free – Timeless – Columbia
A quintet of a cappella country-western singers isn’t your standard Nashville fare, but Home Free has carved a decent niche for itself, in large part thanks to skilled beatboxer Adam Rupp, who adds an interesting texture to the tracks. This vocalcentric approach works well on more rugged tunes, like covers of “Life is a Highway” and “Man of Constant Sorrow,” but it doesn’t always translate well, such as with the band’s weirdly soulless take on Ed Sheeran’s “Castle on the Hill.”
Chris Janson – Everybody – Warner Nashville
If you’ve heard Janson’s debut album, a good ol’ boy trek through a long list of country-music-subject standbys, then you’ll equally like this set, which includes even more bar-hopping, farming, and blue-collar anthems (Janson’s tunes are often called “bro-country,” for good reason.) There’s nothing especially new here, although Janson is finally showing hints of digging a little deeper; the track “Drunk Girl” isn’t what you’d expect but is instead a cautionary tune for reckless young men.
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by meg weichman
Mother!
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movie you’ll watch with a furrowed brow and that’s constructed like a fever dream of loosely strung together WTF moments, mother! is definitely the most polarizing film to be released in recent memory. If one were to see it at a festival, that would be one thing, but that mother! got a mainstream release with marketing that flaunted its big stars like Jennifer Lawrence and gave very little other detail, well, it almost feels dishonest. mother! is challenging, it’s uncomfortable, it’s uncompromising, and it’s also getting a lot of praise from very well-respected critics for its supposed depth. Director Darren Aronofsky and team went to pains to keep the “plot” under wraps, and it certainly isn’t the homeinvasion thriller Paramount is selling us. It can best be surmised as an allegory filled with biblical symbolism about a woman (Lawrence) and a man (Javier Bardem), and a lot of unexpected visitors (Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer included). This is a film you will either love or hate — there’s no in between. There are all sorts of arguments to be made for the film, like how great it is that a major studio would give a wide release to a film as bold as this. I’m all in favor of artistic conversation and studios taking risks, but let’s not hold this up and act like it took some act of bravery, not self-indulgence, to make it. Because for all its formal audacity, mother! doesn’t advance the art of cinema, it didn’t reinvigorate my interest in the art form, it didn’t further my understanding of the human experience or move me, and it certainly didn’t entertain. Call a spade a spade.
KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Director Matthew Vaughn (X-Men: First Class) returns to the James Bond-ish — except goofier and more absurdly violent — world of the Kingsmen with another film based on the comic book series (who knew?) of the same name. When Kingsman: Secret Service came on the scene in 2014, part of what was so enjoyable about it was that it took us by surprise (again, who even knew it was a comic book movie except for all that cartoonish violence?). And while that is certainly an inherent problem with sequels — they can never really duplicate that initial awe — in this sequel, I think it’s more pronounced, mostly because it comes so close. The Golden Circle mimics the first Kingsman very well, almost to the point of formula, and has exciting additions, yet it fails to come together in the same compelling fashion. While nothing hits the insane highs of that epically satisfying, incredibly bloodsoaked scene where a Westboro-esque church is basically slaughtered, it isn’t for a lack of effort. Set pieces are outrageous and impeccably choreographed, and the film is still quite a bit of fun. We find our intrepid hero Eggsy (Taran Egerton) has now fully come into his own, going from plebe to gentleman field agent for the private British intelligence agency known as the Kingsmen. He’s got an adorable dog, a great job, true mates, and he’s even dating Swedish princess, Tilde (whom you might remember from the previous film’s closing moments). But that is all shot to hell when the Kingsmen are attacked, and only Eggsy and Merlin (film MVP Mark Strong) are left. In need of resources and assistance, they find help from their newly discovered American counterparts — the Statesmen, who operate incognito from the headquarters of their whiskey empire. Making up the Statemen are: Tequila (Channing Tatum), Champ (Jeff Bridges), Ginger Ale (Halle Berry), and Whiskey (Pedro Pascal of Game of Thrones doing such an uncanny take on Burt Reynolds, I actually thought it was the Bandit himself). All these people are great — problem is there’s far too little of them. And I don’t know if the intent here is to set them up for their own spinoff or what, but to give me the Channing Tatum and then taketh away the Channing Tatum, when he goes into cryogenic sleep for most of the movie, seems particularly cruel. There’s one more Oscar winner waiting for Merlin and Eggsy at Statesman Headquarters. Colin Firth’s Harry comes back from the dead (not a spoiler), but doesn’t remember who he is. Among other things amiss with Harry? His chemistry with
mentee Eggsy totally fizzles. Thank goodness for Mark Strong’s stalwart Merlin. He really is the heart and soul of this movie. But anyway, there’s got to be a villain for them to go up against. And this time around, it’s Poppy (Julianne Moore), a sadistically chipper drug lord who is holed up in Cambodia in a compound designed to invoke a Disneyland-esque manufactured environment of ’50s nostalgia. Don’t let the perky sitcom-Mom visage fool you though. Poppy didn’t get to be the head of the biggest drug empire in the world by being sweet. Now she wants the acclaim and respect that heads of Fortune 500 companies command, so she devises a worldwide plot to basically bribe the U.S. and its oafish president into making drugs legal. There’s something so brilliant and cynical and subversive about this conceit, but it never commits to its politics. But back to Moore. She is maybe my favorite part of the film. The giddy glee she brings to her role is contagious, cleverly sending up the ’50s housewife roles from throughout her career. Her robotic dogs she uses to defend herself though … ? Not the greatest choice, and the CGI as a whole isn’t great either. But if the film has a legacy to leave, it might be its bizarre use of CGI for a controversial trip down the vaginal canal that absolutely no one, not even the characters in the film, were buying as something essential to the mission. It was weird and distasteful and reminded me of 1989’s Look Who’s Talking, which I don’t think is what the film was going for. Vaughn really took the influx of Americans to heart, supersizing the film — at nearly 2.5 hours, it’s far too long, and you’ll feel it — but I loved seeing Vaughn’s take on gunslinging theatrics, and Whiskey’s use of a turbo-charged whip would make even Indiana Jones blush. There’s also a killer soundtrack. Songs like “Let’s Go Crazy” and “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” (which isn’t even the best use of Elton John in the film) really amp up the action. And The Golden Circle features the second most poignant use of John Denver’s “Country Road” at the movies this fall. (See Logan Lucky, also starring Channing Tatum, for No. 1.) Shortcomings are aplenty, but it’s still quite entertaining. The humor is there, the hyper-stylization is there, and so are the thrills. It’s more imaginative and original than most of the blockbusters out there, so just keep your expectations tempered, and you’ll be golden. Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film archivist.
home again
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eese Witherspoon makes a glorious return to her romcom roots in this warm, witty, and inviting movie that wraps you in its embrace. It’s written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, and while this is her first film, I’d hardly call her a newcomer, what with her being the daughter of the high priestess of the romantic comedy, Nancy Meyers (The Intern). And it’s clear that Meyers-Shyer is the heir apparent, picking up her mother’s mantle while also taking the genre to slightly more modern places. Witherspoon plays Alice, a newly separated mom who has moved back to L.A. and into the home of her late father (a John Cassavetes-esque auteur director). After a night out to celebrate her 40th, she uncharacteristically opens her guest house to a trio of 27-year-old filmmakers (Pico Alexander, Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky) on the verge of their big break. A genuinely beautiful surrogate family forms, and as Alice tries to make it as an interior designer, the guys prove invaluable. They’re like having live-in tech support, childcare, and cooking assistance and help her find her groove. With its impeccably appointed interiors and fabulous dinner parties, this is lifestyle escapism at its finest. So while the setup is implausible, and there might not be much conflict, the stakes here never pretend to be anything but low. Bright and breezy, affecting and sweet, Home Again is where I want to be.
tulip movie
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lush period melodrama, based on a bestselling book, and with an Oscar-winning cast — Weinsteins Tulip Fever had award contender written all over it. But behind the pedigree, not all was as it seemed. See, Tulip Fever was never destined to reach full bloom. No, my friends, it began to wilt long before it even arrived on screen. Set in 17th century Amsterdam, this is a story of romance, art, deception, and the lucrative flower bulb market. The action is set against the rabid speculation on tulips that swept the Netherlands in the 1630s. But that fascinating bit of history is not really our focus here — no, we aren’t that lucky. The focus is instead on Sophia (Oscarwinner Alicia Vikander), an orphan girl married off to a wealthy older widower, Cornelis Zandvoort (Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz), the affair she begins with an artist painting her portrait (Dane DeHaan), and an ill-advised scheme she makes with her secretly pregnant maid. Jack O’Connell, Zack Galifinackis (by far the biggest WTF moment), Cara Delevigne, and even Dame freakin’ Judi Dench, all make up the rest of the bizarro cast of characters that seem to pop up without reason (or even the barest sense of character development), making you wonder if you missed something. What you missed, however, can no doubt be found on the cutting room floor at some point in this film’s three-year journey to screen and not in the mess that can be found at the theater today.
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Antrim & Charlevoix SHORT'S BREWING CO., BELLAIRE 9/30 -- Benjaman James, 8:30 10/3 — Open Mic & Community Jam Hosted by Seth Bernard, 7:3010:30 10/7 — The Hacky Turtles, 8:30-11
CELLAR 152, ELK RAPIDS 9/30 -- Blair Miller, 7:30-9:30 10/6 -- Jeff Brown, 6:30-9:30 10/7 -- Clint Weaner, 7:30-9:30 ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS 9/30 -- James Drake, 8-11 10/7 -- Jack & The Bear, 8
TORCH LAKE CAFE, EASTPORT Mon — Bob Webb, 6-9 Tues — Kenny Thompson, 7:30 Wed -- Lee Malone, 8 Thu -- Open Mic w/ Leanna Collins, 8 Fri,Sat -- Torch Lake Rock & Soul
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: I am a 32-year-old woman who has never been in a relationship with a man I’m actually attracted to. The men I’ve ended up with really pursued me, and they were all smart, funny, and kind, so I thought it was shallow not to date them because I wasn’t that into their looks. Depressingly, each time, I eventually found myself repulsed by the guy and eyeing other men. Of course, that brought things to an end. How important is physical attraction in a relationship? — Lukewarmed : When you’ve got a position to fill — in your life or the workplace -- it’s important to bring in somebody who meets the essential requirements. So when the overheating thingy on the nuclear reactor needs fixing, you put out a call for a certified nuclear mechanic; you don’t just go “Okay, whatever” when the nicest mariachi band roadie comes in looking for work. Of course, sexual attraction isn’t everything. But without it, you and another person are best suited for a relationship like “friends,” “neighbors,” or “people who give each other a friendly wave in the carport.” Experimental psychologist Gurit Birnbaum finds evidence from across social psychology and evolutionary psychology that the “sexual system” (sexual desire) and the “attachment system” (emotional bonding) work together. In fact, she explains, it seems sexual desire “has been ‘exploited’ by evolutionary processes” to promote enduring emotional bonds between partners. Basically, evolution bribes romantic partners with nooky so they’ll stay together and care for their kids, improving the chances that the little buggers survive to pass on their genes. It’s important to find somebody you have serious hots for from the start, because maintaining a sex crush on your partner is actually vital throughout the relationship stages. Birnbaum explains that sexual desire motivates partners to keep “investing resources” in each other and the relationship — beyond sexytime. Additionally, after the initial hottity-hots die down, still wanting to get it on with your partner seems to provide a “buffer” for poor communication skills and less-than-desirable personality traits, such as emotional instability. (“Whoa, that mood swing nearly gave me a concussion!”) So, no, you wouldn’t be “shallow” to date only men you’re attracted to. You’d be doing the wise (and kind) thing: keeping yourself from yet another doomed relationship with some nice but meh guy where the sweet nothings you whisper are along the lines of “Please don’t touch me unless it’s medically necessary.”
: My boyfriend broke up with me five months ago. When I’m going to sleep at night, I find myself mentally writing him hate letters, detailing what’s wrong with him. (He’s a coward, selfish, petty, etc.) I’m relieved that I’m not crying over him anymore, but I wonder whether I’m making things worse with this nightly litany of his shortcomings. — Still Mad
: There are relaxation tapes that repeat a word or statement to help you go to sleep, but “I hate you…I hate you…I hope you fall in a manhole and drown in the sewer” isn’t one I’ve seen in the catalog. Psychologists call what you’ve been doing “ruminating” — a form of over-think that involves obsessively replaying events, problems, or feelings. The term comes from a yicky place — a cow’s rumen, a stomach area where it partially digests food, only to throw it up so it can rechew the food again. Yum, huh? The late psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema found that rumination can lead to depression — probably because it’s like being on a hamster wheel of hopelessness. However, the hopelessness comes not from reflecting on your feelings or problems but from doing it pointlessly — that is, rerunning those events and feelings and generating only frown lines, not insight. Healthy reflection on the past involves making it mean something for the future -- turning the unfortunate events of, say, an ill-advised relationship into a guide for a wiser course in your next one. So, for example, when you find yourself venting about this guy, stop and turn the lens on yourself. Take responsibility for how you might have seen or done things differently. That’s different from blaming yourself. By telling yourself “In the future, I have to take a closer look at this or that,” you are protecting yourself instead of pointlessly raging — which is basically the emotional version of having three transients squatting in your attic. To get off the beddy-bye rage train (think: “The Little Engine That Should Shut Up Already”), just keep redirecting your thoughts to the positive — people and things in your life you’re grateful for and ideas for moving forward. Sure, guys you date will probably ask why you and your ex broke up, but a few words should suffice. Nobody wants to see you cast a glance at the clock and pull a huge parchment scroll from your purse.
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not quite ready to launch full-tilt into the rebuilding phase. You still have a bit more work to do on tearing down the old stuff that’s in the way of where the new stuff will go. So I recommend that you put an “Under Construction” sign outside your door, preferably with flashing yellow lights. This should provide you with protection from those who don’t understand the complexity of the process you’re engaged in.
PIScES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Intensify” is
one of your words of power these days. So are “fortify,” “reinforce,” and “buttress.” Anything you do to intensify your devotion and focus will be rewarded by an intensification of life’s gifts to you. As you take steps to fortify your sense of security and stability, you will activate dormant reserves of resilience. If you reinforce your connections with reliable allies, you will set in motion forces that will ultimately bring you help you didn’t even know you needed. If you buttress the bridge that links your past and future, you will ensure that your old way of making magic will energize your new way.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You wouldn’t
expect a five-year-old child to paint a facsimile of Picasso’s Guernica or sing Puccini’s opera, La Boheme. Similarly, you shouldn’t fault your companions and you for not being perfect masters of the art of intimate relationships. In fact, most of us are amateurs. We may have taken countless classes in math, science, literature, and history, but have never had a single lesson from teachers whose area of expertise is the hard work required to create a healthy partnership. I mention this, Aries, because the next seven weeks will be an excellent time for you to remedy this deficiency. Homework assignments: What can you do to build your emotional intelligence? How can you learn more about the art of creating vigorous togetherness?
with the astrological omens, I invite you to slow down and create a wealth of spacious serenity. Use an unhurried, step-by-step approach to soothe yourself. With a glint in your eye and a lilt in your voice, say sweet things to yourself. In a spirit of play and amusement, pet and pamper yourself as you would a beloved animal. Can you handle that much self-love, Taurus? I think you can. It’s high time for you to be a genius of relaxation, attending tenderly to all the little details that make you feel at ease and in love with the world.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “If an angel were to
tell us something of his philosophies, I do believe some of his propositions would sound like 2 x 2 = 13.” So said the German scientist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742-1799). Now maybe you don’t believe in the existence of angels, and so you imagine his idea doesn’t apply to you. But I’m here to tell you that an influence equivalent to an angel will soon appear in your vicinity. Maybe it’ll be a numinous figure in your dreams, or a charismatic person you admire, or a vivid memory resurrected in an unexpected form, or a bright fantasy springing to life. And that “angel” will present a proposition that sounds like 2 x 2 = 13.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Unless you have
an off-road vehicle, you can’t drive directly from North America to South America. The PanAmerican Highway stretches from Prudhoe Bay in northern Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina -- a distance of about 19,000 miles -- except for a 100mile patch of swampy rainforest in Panama. I’d like to call your attention to a comparable break in continuity that affects your own inner terrain, Cancerian -- a grey area where two important areas of your life remain unlinked. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to close the gap.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Based in Korea, Samsung
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is a world leader in selling smartphones and other information technology. But it didn’t start out that way. In its original form, back in 1938, it primarily sold noodles and dried fish. By 1954, it had expanded into wool manufacturing. More than three decades after its launch as a company, it further diversified, adding electronics
to its repertoire. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the next ten months should be an excellent time for you to do the equivalent of branching out from noodles and dried fish to electronics. And the coming six weeks will be quite favorable for formulating your plans and planting your seeds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’re a good
candidate for the following roles: 1. a skeptical optimist who is both discerning and openminded; 2. a robust truth-teller who specializes in interesting truths; 3. a charming extremist who’s capable of solving stubborn riddles; 4. a smooth operator who keeps everyone calm even as you initiate big changes; 5. an enlightened game-player who reforms or avoids games that abuse beauty’s power.
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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Actress and author Carrie Fisher wrote three autobiographies. Speed skating Olympics star Apolo Anton Ono published his autobiography at age 20. The rascal occultist Aleister Crowley produced an “autohagiography.” To understand that odd term, keep in mind that “hagiography” is an account of the life of a saint, so adding “auto” means it’s the biography of a saint penned by the saint himself. I’m bringing up these fun facts in hope of encouraging you to ruminate at length on your life story. If you don’t have time to write a whole book, please take a few hours to remember in detail the gloriously twisty path you have trod from birth until now. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the best way to heal what needs to be healed is to steep yourself in a detailed meditation on the history of your mysterious destiny.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you go
to the Historical Museum of the Palatinate in Germany, you will see a jug of wine that was bottled in 1687. In accordance with astrological omens, Sagittarius, I suggest that you find a metaphorical version of this vintage beverage -- and then metaphorically drink it! In my opinion, it’s time for you to partake of a pleasure that has been patiently waiting for you to enjoy it. The moment is ripe for you to try an experience you’ve postponed, to call in favors that have been owed to you, to finally do fun things you’ve been saving for the right occasion.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If a late-
night TV talk show called and asked me to be a guest, I’d say no. If People magazine wanted to do a story on me, I’d decline. What good is fame like that? It might briefly puff up my ego, but it wouldn’t enhance my ability to create useful oracles for you. The notoriety that would come my way might even distract me from doing what I love to do. So I prefer to remain an anonymous celebrity, as I am now, addressing your deep self with my deep self. My messages are more valuable to you if I remain an enigmatic ally instead of just another cartoony media personality. By the way, I suspect you’ll soon face a comparable question. Your choice will be between what’s flashy and what’s authentic; between feeding your ego and feeding your soul..
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A Canadian guy
named Harold Hackett likes to put messages in bottles that he throws out into the Atlantic Ocean from his home on Prince Edward island. Since he started in 1996, he has dispatched over 5,000 missives into the unknown, asking the strangers who might find them to write back to him. To his delight, he has received more than 3,000 responses from as far away as Russia, Scotland, and West Africa. I suspect that if you launch a comparable mission sometime soon, Aquarius, your success rate wouldn’t be quite that high, but still good. What long-range inquiries or invitations might you send out in the direction of the frontier?
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