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The High-Vibrating World of Music

from Northern Express - August 07, 2023

by Northern Express

from Northern Express - August 07, 2023, page 20

Article from: Northern Express - August 07, 2023

Capturing the Magic of Live Music

A look inside Traverse City’s first violin shop

By Deb Dent

Karine Pierson has been in love with music ever since she was a little girl. According to her mom, she started to play the violin, along with several other stringed instruments, at 18 months.

“For strings,” Pierson says, “you need to develop the ear very young; it’s the same part of the brain that learns language, and that part ‘turns off’ at puberty.”

Now, all grown up, she is the proud owner of TC Violin Company, the first and only violin shop in the region and a femaleowned business to boot. “I have always found it really strange that there was no strings shop in northern Michigan, considering our affinity for the arts and our proximity to Interlochen,” Pierson says. “The area, with its stunning natural beauty, just goes so well with the high-vibrating world of music.”

Finding a Natural Harmony

Pierson grew up in Flushing, Michigan, but visited Up North frequently with her family over the years. She had her very first student at the age of 14 and has been teaching music ever since. After completing her double-major in string instrument music education and vocal performance, she found fulfillment in her years working as an orchestra director.

“I just love to serve children and to be that person to open the door for them to this world of music,” she says.

Pierson went on to be a touring musician for about a decade, performing approximately 265 shows per year.

Eventually her family decided to move north and put down roots in Traverse City. “It has always been my happy place, so I was thrilled when we got the opportunity to relocate here permanently from the Detroit area six years ago. We came here to work on our original music in our band, The Lofteez, and to experience the beautiful scenery and enjoy a collaborative, not competitive culture.”

Then the pandemic hit, shutting down most of Pierson’s performance opportunities. She decided to take a job teaching privately at Vokey Music, where she worked for two years. When she heard that the owner wanted to change careers, she jumped at the chance to buy it from her.

“We had to act fast, because the large unit next door had become vacant, and I saw the opportunity to manifest everything all at once; a music studio, violin store, and nonprofit to start a scholarship fund.”

Growing on a Major Scale

And so MiMusic Education Studio was born. The studio offers in-person and online lessons, while the nonprofit side works to provide scholarship opportunities for students who need help paying for lesson costs and instrument rentals. The Traverse City Violin Company is a small community shop located within the studio, and as Pierson says, “It’s our perfect home. Someday I hope to buy this building.”

According to Pierson, her studio is a newer concept; a place where you can purchase new or used stringed instruments, have those same instruments repaired or restored (along with piano tuning), and take music lessons. A full-service, one-stop violin shop, if you will.

She says that she is shocked at the amount of media attention that her little store has been receiving since opening their doors in June. She tells us that string players have been “coming out of the woodwork” to get help with various issues with their instruments that previously they would have had to take the two-hour trek down to Grand Rapids to get.

Most of the instruments Pierson sells in her shop are student and step-up models, but she also offers a few higher-end instruments that are there on consignment. She acquires her acoustic instruments from all over, but most of them come from Mark Schwartz Violins out of Interlochen and Maple Leaf Strings in Cleveland, Ohio.

“However, what I am most excited about in our inventory is the electric instruments room, which features instruments made by Cauldron Music, very special unique highend instruments handmade here in Traverse City by Caul Bluhm, a local luthier,” Pierson says. She adds, “‘Luthier’ is the word for a string instrument repair specialist or maker; I think it’s because back in the day they used to work on lutes.”

Conducting a Symphony of Students

In addition to the instruments for sale, Pierson offers a variety of music lessons at her studio—and not just for string players but also for pianists and singers. Customizing the lessons to each individual student to make it a more personal experience for them is something that Pierson takes very seriously.

“It’s very important to me to have more of a Montessori-based situation where kids are able to choose the instrument that speaks to them,” she explains. “I think the ultimate development as a musician is where you start to compose your own music and songs, as well as commitment and consistency when the going gets tough. So we encourage that to the nines.”

She also has a pretty acclaimed and extensive list of 12 instructors to teach those lessons, such as Drew Hale, recent winner of the iHeart Country Radio’s Emerging Artists Program spearheaded by Lainey Wilson; Mallory Ramage, the lead singer from One Hot Robot; and Steve Stargardt, a seasoned and respected jazz pianist.

“I like my instructors to have a bit of ‘star quality’ and performance experience, because what we do here is so much more than music lessons; it’s more like young artist coaching,” Pierson shares.

She adds that the studio currently serves over 200 students. “From young students and their parents to college students to retirees, I have seen a very diverse crowd. It is so exciting and special to be able to serve the string community like this.”

Reminiscing about her time as a teenager when she would drive around Traverse City, dreaming about growing up and owning a music store here someday, Pierson says, “Who says that dreams don’t come true?” saturday

For more information on the TC Violin Company, as well as MiMusic Education, visit mimusic.education.

ELK RAPIDS HARBOR

DAYS: Aug. 2-6. Harborun Fun Run & Harborun

5K & 10K, Grande Parade, $100,000 Hole-In-One

Qualifying Contest, Sand Sculpture Building, Dinghy Parade, Paddlebuoy/Paddleboard Races on Elk River, Final Round for Hole-In-One Qualifiers, Swan Race, Boat Lighting Contest & display, Zambelli International Fireworks & more. elkrapidsharbordays.org/events-schedule

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: Aug. 5-13. Port Royal Bash, Disc Golf Tournament, Tommy’s PirateFest Poker Run, Pirate Princess & Queen Banquet, decorate your ship & invade Treasure Town, USA, live music, PirateFest Parade, Highlander Games, The Battle of the Boyne River, “BC Rocks!” & much more. boynecitypiratefest.com/schedule

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL

V: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg, Aug.

2-6. Major League Show Jumping CSI5* & 2*, USHJA National Hunter Derby, Grand Prix CSI 2*, MLSJ Team Competition CSI 5*, Grand Prix CSI 5*, National Hunters/Jumper 6/Equitation. traversecityhorseshows.com/events

HARRIETTA BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: 8am-3pm, 122 Davis Ave., Harrietta. Celebrate everything blueberry: pancake breakfast, ice cream social, handheld pies, pie eating contest. Live music by Silver Creek Revival. Parade at 11am. Geocaching, bike decorating contest, children’s games, craft show & much more. Free. facebook.com/ HarriettaBlueberryFestival

PORT ONEIDA RUN: 8am, Charles Olsen and Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22). Proceeds help preserve over 200 historic buildings & landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose your race between the Flat and Fast 5K, a 10K, & the inaugural hilly half marathon. $35-$95. phsb.org/port-oneida-run

THE NORTHPORT LIONS CLUB’S ANNUAL FLY-IN, PANCAKE BREAKFAST & CAR SHOW: 8am-noon, Woolsey Airport, 5 miles north of Northport. $10 adults; $5 ages 5-18; free for 4 & under; pilots eat free. 586604-9936.

20TH ANNUAL PETOSKEY ANTIQUES

SHOW: 9am-5pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Featuring more than 120 antique dealers. $10; kids under 16, free. petoskeyantiques.com ----------------------

ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE SUTTONS

BAY BINGHAM DISTRICT LIBRARY

BOOK SALE: 9am-5pm, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Thousands of books to purchase. The sale will be held outside the library, overlooking the beach. All proceeds support the Friends of the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. sbbdl.org

ONEKAMA DAYS: Aug. 4-7. Yoga on the Beach, Glen Park Adventure Walk, 5K Run/ Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run, Frank English Memorial Car Show, Cornhole Tournament, TNT Demolition Derby, fireworks, Butterfly Release, Onekama Days Parade, Concert in the Park with Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater, & much more. onekama.info/onekama-days-schedule

THE 48TH ANNUAL BOYNE FALLS POLISH FESTIVAL: Aug. 3-6. Enjoy the polka tent, carnival, youth bike parade, Bump-NRun, Grand Royale Parade, cornhole tournament, live music with Motor City Memories Band, Derailed, Michael Costa & the

Beat, The Family Tradition Band, & much more. boynefallspolishfestival.com/scheduleof-events

29TH RENDEZVOUS IN MACKINAW & 18TH CENTURY TRADE FAIR: Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City, Aug. 2-6. Merchants, entertainment, 18th Century Cook-off, Farkle Tournament, Looting the Town, Street Battle, auction, camp demonstrations & more. Free. facebook.com/mackinawrendezvous

33RD ANNUAL BOATS ON THE BOARDWALK: 10am-4pm, Downtown TC. Presented by the Water Wonderland Chapter of The Antique & Classic Boat Society. Set along the boardwalk of the Boardman River, just steps from Front St. Vintage wood & fiberglass boats, many of which were built in Michigan, will be displayed. Submit your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Free. wwcacbs.org/ event/boats-on-the-boardwalk-boat-show

43RD ANNUAL SUTTONS BAY ART FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, Marina Park, Suttons Bay. Featuring work by over 100 artists, a library book sale, food vendors, & activities for children. There will be a pancake breakfast Sun. morning. suttonsbayartfestival.org

60TH ANNUAL PORTSIDE ART FAIR: 10am-4pm, Elm Pointe Estate, East Jordan. Free parking, live entertainment, luncheon served on site, Historical Society Museum open during fair. Free. portsideartsfair.org

COPEMISH CAR SHOW: 10am-2pm, American Legion Post 531, Copemish. 231970-9068. Free. facebook.com/events/7504 30870216607/?ref=newsfeed

F.E.E.D. ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Haserot Park, Northport. daniellesblueribbonevents.com ----------------------

GAMING FOR A CURE: 10am-6pm, VFW Hall, TC. A fundraiser using board & Roleplaying games to support local charities. Local costume clubs & gaming retails will be present. Free. gamingforacure.org/events

MY SISTER’S CLOSET: FREE CLOTHING & APPAREL FOR GIRLS, TEENS & WOMEN: 10am-1pm, Lighthouse Missionary Church, East Jordan. 231-675-7477.

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in art for all ages. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/openstudio-august-5

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BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Debby DeJonge will sign her book “Catch Rider.” horizonbooks.com/event/catch-riderdebby-buck-dejonge-book-signing

ARK5: 2pm & 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Presented by the Young Company’s high-school aged Studio Factory campers. $18 adults; $9 youth under 18. $3 order fee per ticket. oldtownplayhouse.com/calendar

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GAAC’S 14TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR WEEKEND: This event will be highlighted by two outdoor painting competitions & exhibitions of original work. The Quick Draw is Fri., Aug. 4. This year’s theme is BRANCHING OUT: Honoring the Trees of the Glen Arbor Area. Quick Draw paintings will be on view & for sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Fri. from 5-6:30pm. The Paint Out exhibit & sale is held on Sat., Aug. 5. It features work by over 70 artists. The evening viewing & sale runs from 5:30-7pm at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. The works of art will be exhibited & offered for sale on a first-come basis. Conor Fagan, a visual arts instructor at Interlochen, will be judging the Paint Out & awarding cash priz- es for the paintings. Entry to Sat. evening’s show & sale is ticketed; $10 - available at door. Children under 12 are free. glenarborart.org/events-page/plein-air-weekend

“RAGTIME” THE MUSICAL: 7pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Relive the events, issues, & leading figures of turn-of-the-century America in Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, & Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning musical “Ragtime.” $34 adult; $19 child through college. interlochen. org/events/ragtime-2023-08-03

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KALAMAZOO

GROWLERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. assets.northwoodsleague.com/ wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/04/2023F ullSchedule.pdf ----------------------

“SLEEPLESS”: 7:30pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. Glen Arbor Players will perform “Sleepless,” a derivative of “Sleepless in Seattle.” Free.

BLISSFEST TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY

DANCE: 7:30-10pm, Littlefield-Alanson Community Building, Alanson. Calling by Cynthia Donahey with music from Pearl Street String Band. Contras, circles, reels, squares & more. All dances taught. 6pm potluck. Bring your own tableware. $7/person, $10/couple, $15/family.

EXIT 282 DANCE PARTY: 7:30pm, BIC Center, Beaver Island. Enjoy classic rock, blues, country & more. $25. store.biccenter. org/product/exit-282

HOOKED ON HARMONY!: 7:30pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, Fellowship Hall. Presented by the Cherry Capital Men’s Chorus. Featured guests will be the Four Man Fishin’ Tackle Choir & chapter quartets. $10-

$20. mynorthtickets.com/events/hooked-onharmony-54th-annual-program-of-the-cherry-capital-chorus-8-5-2023

Sunday

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL V: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: 3606 Blair Townhall Rd., TC. Aug. 6-12. Featuring the Northwestern Michigan Figure-8, BNR & Big Car Rs Bonestock Demo Derby, Lawn Mower & Mini Wedge Races, SJO Motocross, Super Kicker Rodeo, midway rides, animals & much more. northwesternmichiganfair.net

5TH ANNUAL PEDAL, PIG & PINT COMMUNITY BIKE TOUR: Veterans Park, Boyne City. Choose your ride: 42-mile trail & road around Lake Charlevoix - 9am group start; or 12-mile paved trail to Boyne Falls11am group start. Finish at Stiggs for a pig roast lunch & pint. Music by Peter Jensen, 11:30am-2:30pm. $55 - includes ride, lunch & t-shirt; $30 youth riders 18 & under. miravenhill.org/get-involved/pedal-pig-pintbike-tour/pedal-pig-and-pint-bike-tour.html

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ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE SUTTONS BAY BINGHAM DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOK SALE: (See Sat., Aug. 5, except today’s time is 9am-4pm.)

ELK RAPIDS HARBOR DAYS: 9am, Elk Rapids. Clean Up Day. Meet at the First Presbyterian Church - Lighthouse for breakfast. elkrapidsharbordays.org/events-schedule

ONEKAMA DAYS: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

THE 48TH ANNUAL BOYNE FALLS POLISH FESTIVAL: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

20TH ANNUAL PETOSKEY ANTIQUES SHOW: (See Sat., Aug. 5, except today’s time is 10am-4pm.)

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29TH RENDEZVOUS IN MACKINAW & 18TH CENTURY TRADE FAIR: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

43RD ANNUAL SUTTONS BAY ART FESTIVAL: (See Sat., Aug. 5, except today’s time is 10am-4pm.)

60TH ANNUAL PORTSIDE ART FAIR: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

F.E.E.D. ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., Aug. 5) ----------------------

“RAGTIME” THE MUSICAL: (See Sat., Aug. 5, except today’s time is 2pm.)

SUMMERTIME: LEGENDS OF MUSIC: 3pm, Saint Ann of Frankfort Catholic Church, Frankfort. Chamber concert music by members of the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra & special guest artists. Freewill offering.

OPERA RECITAL: 4pm, Kewadin United Methodist Church, Kewadin. Free.

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SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: RIVERTOWN JAZZ BAND: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Free.

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KALAMAZOO

GROWLERS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. assets.northwoodsleague.com/ wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/04/2023F ullSchedule.pdf

RHUBARBARY HOUSE CONCERT: 7:30pm, The Rhubarbary, 3550 Five Mile Creek Rd., Harbor Springs. Featuring singer songwriters Riely O’Connor & Molly B. Moon. Donation, $20. dalescottmusic.com

GET HAPPY!: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Join Michael Feinstein as he travels through the life & songs of Judy Garland to kick off her 100th Birthday celebration. $132, $127, $107, $87, $67. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/get-happy monday

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: (See Sun., Aug. 6)

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NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK HYGIENE SUPPLY DRIVE: Help support individuals in need in the Grand Traverse community. Drop off unused & unopened personal hygiene items at the designated drop box in front of Traverse Health Clinic, daily, Aug. 7-11, 8:30am-6pm. Items include toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, deodorant, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, & other personal care items.

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ONEKAMA DAYS: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

KID’S CRAFT LAB: DINO PAINTING: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Paint a plaster dinosaur. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

ANIME CLUB: 5:30-7:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. For ages 13+. Talk about anime & manga & do an anime related activity. At 6:15pm preview the first few episodes of an anime. Free. tadl.org/event/anime-club-15

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIESJAMMIN’ MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Enjoy international classic jazz sax icon Wendell Harrison.

Tuesday

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL VI: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg, Aug. 8-13. FEI North American Youth Championships. $15. traversecityhorseshows.com/events

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: (See Sun., Aug. 6)

NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK HYGIENE SUPPLY DRIVE: (See Mon., Aug. 7)

OUTDOOR STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. Geared towards children pre-K to grade 2 & their caregivers. Free. sbbdl.org

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Some Smug Slug” by Pamela Duncan Edwards. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

PARKINSON’S NETWORK NORTH: 1pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Speaker, split session. Bring questions. 947-7389. Free. pnntc.org

“FROM OPPENHEIMER’S A-BOMBS TO HYPERSONIC MISSILES: THE THREAT OF NUKES TODAY”: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. As the world commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, join former State Department diplomat & expert Jack Segal for this discussion. This event is sponsored by Veterans for Peace in honor of the visit by the “Golden Rule” nuclear awareness ship to TC on Aug. 22-23. Free.

MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Featuring the Straits Area Concert Band. Bring a chair.

Wednesday

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL VI: (See Tues., Aug. 8)

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: (See Sun., Aug. 6) ----------------------

WALKABOUT WEDNESDAY: 8-10am, Petoskey Farms Vineyard Winery & Coffeehouse, Petoskey. A new way to get to know area businesses & organizations in a casual meet & greet format. RSVP. 231347-4150. Free.

NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK HYGIENE SUPPLY DRIVE: (See Mon., Aug. 7)

PLANT & PEST DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC, GRAND TRAVERSE: 9am-noon, Grand Traverse MSU Extension office, TC. Bring your bug issues & plant-related questions. canr. msu.edu/events/plant-and-pest-diagnosticclinic-grand-traverse3 ----------------------

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: HOLLY KELLER THOMPSON: Noon-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Bring a chair or blanket. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2023

PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY

FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: 4-6pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Pre-opening sale for members of PCL Friends only today.

2023 LEELANAU GROWN FEAST & FUNDRAISER: Aurora Cellars - Farmhouse Estate, Lake Leelanau. Benefits the Leelanau Children’s Center, a 501c3 organization dedicated to early childhood education since 1976.

5-6pm: “In the Vines” Wine & Food Pairing. Tickets, $175. 6-9pm: Leelanau Grown Main Event. Enjoy a farm-to-table menu while sipping award-winning wines. Live music by Liz Landry & Blake Elliott. Tickets, $125. leelanauchildrenscenter.org/leelanau-grown

GAYLORD BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Gaylord Bowling Center. Co-sponsored by Gaylord Bowling Center & Gaylord Snow Hockey. Network & enjoy food. $5 Chamber Members; $10 not-yet members.

EVENING ON RIVER STREET: 6-9pm, Downtown Elk Rapids. Enjoy food from local restaurants, kid’s activities, & live music by Dags und Timmah!

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA: 7pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. This seven-piece ensemble performs real setlists from past Grateful Dead concerts, masterfully replicating the sound & style of each era of their career. Hits include “Casey Jones,” “Touch of Grey,” “Ripple,” & “Truckin’.” $26-$56. interlochen.org/events/darkstar-orchestra-2023-08-09

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KINGFISH: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pitspitters/schedule

THE VERVE PIPE: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. This multi-platinum artist from the early 90s is known for rock songs with innovative arrangements, soul-searching lyrics, & layered vocals. Sing along with hits like “Photograph” & “The Freshmen.” $32, $37, $42, $47, $57. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/the-verve-pipe thursday

NMCAA’S LAUNDRY PROJECT: 6-9am, Eastfield Laundry, TC. Free laundry service for those in need. 947-3780.

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5) ----------------------

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL VI: (See Tues., Aug. 8)

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: (See Sun., Aug. 6)

NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK HYGIENE SUPPLY DRIVE: (See Mon., Aug. 7)

COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10-11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. With Provincetown artist Susan Lyman who works both sculpturally & in drawing/painting. Lyman’s work is inspired by trees, roots, branches, saplings, & growth & decay at all stages. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/coffee-10-susan-lyman

PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: 10am-7pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games. Something for infants through seniors!

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KID’S CRAFT LAB: DINO PAINTING: (See Mon., Aug. 7, except today’s times are 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm.)

FREE STROKE SCREENING: 11am-3pm, Jordan Valley EMS Authority, East Jordan. 231-536-7881.

KIDS CAN COOK COOKING CLASS: 11am-12:30pm, Interlochen Public Library. For ages 5-12. Kids can learn about good nutrition, what’s in season, planning & preparing meals, & reading food labels. Registration required: 231-276-6767. Free.

PARKINSON’S NETWORK NORTH: 1pm, Leelanau Governmental Center, Law Room, Suttons Bay. Sharing information for daily living with Parkinson’s. Bring questions. 9477389. Free. pnntc.org

SUMMER GARDEN PARTY: 5-7pm, 303 North St., Boyne City. Join the Charlevoix Conservation District to stroll through the education garden. There will be a native plant & conservation specialist on site. Free.

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17TH ANNUAL HARBOR SPRINGS CAR

FESTIVAL: 5:30pm, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs. This event typically attracts about 200 vehicles. Free.

“AS YOU LIKE IT”: 6pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. The Mackinaw City Area Arts Council brings the Shakespearebased theatrical magic of the Starling Shakespeare Company to Mackinaw City. Bring a blanket or chair. Free.

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HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: CARFEST - THROWBACK THURSDAY: 6:30-8:30pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring Bobbing for Pirhanas, Lavendar Lions, Rupple Brothers Trio, Third Degree, Magic by Jania, & face painting.

“WOMEN, POWER AND THE AMERICAN FOOD REVOLUTION”: 7pm, The Mills Community House, Benzonia. Presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society & author Laura Shapiro, whose latest book is “What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories.” $5 suggested donation. benziemuseum.org

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AN EVENING WITH ANN PATCHETT: SOLD OUT: 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Ann will release her new book “Tom Lake,” set in northern Michigan. Presented in partnership with McLean & Eakin Booksellers. greatlakescfa.org/events/ detail/ann-patchett

CONCERTS ON THE LAWN FEAT. BAY AREA LITTLE BIG BAND: 7pm, GT Pavilions, Grand Lawn, TC. Free. gtpavilions.org/ news-events/2023-concerts-on-the-lawn

UPBEAT CADILLAC MUSIC SERIES: WENDELL HARRISON: 7-9:15pm, 100 S. Lake St., Cadillac.

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KINGFISH: (See Weds., Aug. 9)

TRAIN WSG THUNDERSTORM ARTIS: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Best known for their 11time platinum-certified hit “Hey Soul Sister,” San Francisco-based pop rock band Train became a worldwide sensation with the release of their debut single “Meet Virginia.” Other chart-topping hits include “Drops of Jupiter” & “Marry Me.” $46-$105. interlochen. org/events/train-2023-08-10

OWL PROWL: 8:30pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Discover the different owl species that call the Boardman River Nature Center home. This program will start at the Nature Center followed by a short hike to call in owls with Grand Traverse Conservation District staff. Register. $5 per person or $15 for a group of 4 or more. natureiscalling.org/events friday

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5) --------------

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL: (See Tues., Aug. 8)

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: (See Sun., Aug. 6)

NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK HYGIENE SUPPLY DRIVE: (See Mon., Aug. 7)

PETOSKEY STATE PARK CLEANUP:

9-10:30am, Petoskey State Park, Petoskey. All supplies provided.

FIRST STEPS SCIENCE: WHAT’S UP WITH SAND?: 9:30am, noon & 2:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Explore what sand is made of using a magnifying glass, & do experiments to learn all about sand. greatlakeskids.org

PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: (See Thurs., Aug. 10, except today’s time is 10am-4pm.)

PORT ONEIDA FAIR: 10am-4pm, Port Oneida Rural Historic District, Maple City. Step back in time & experience life as it was in the late 1800’s & early 1900’s. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, fur trapping & much more. The fair is held at six of the historic farmsteads in Port Oneida. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. nps.gov/thingstodo/port-oneida-fair.htm

THE SCARROW FRIDAY FORUMS: EXPLORING PATTERNS OF INDIA: 10am, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. An In-Depth Look at the Colors, Architecture & Textiles of Rajasthan with Christine Chitnis. Free. ----------------------

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: JEFF PAGEL: 12-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2023

39TH INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS

FESTIVAL: Mackinaw City, Aug. 11-13. Watch ironworkers compete in the world championship column climb, rod tying, spud throw, rivet toss, & knot tying competitions.

FR. KEN/ST. PHILIP GARDEN WALK: Stroll through Fr. Ken’s 2 acre garden in Cedar. Also featuring music by Luke Woltanski & dessert. The walk will run from 4:30-8:30pm for all Garden Walk tickets, or the Garden Walk & Polish dinner have options for a 5pm or 6:30pm dinner seating. Authentic Polish food is being provided by the Polish food truck in Cedar. The dinner venue is the Solon Township Hall. $35 Polish Dinner & Walk; $20 Walk only. stphilipneriempire.org ----------------------

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: 5-9pm. Jazz, art, food & fun fill downtown TC. Enjoy this community block party with demonstrations, activities & much more. Held along the 100 & 200 blocks of East Front St. Tonight enjoy music by Jazz North from 5-6:30pm & Hearts & Bones Paul Simon Tribute from 7-9pm. Free.

PAPER, PRINTMAKING & PHOTOGRAPHY!: 5-8pm, Tinker Studio TC. Fourth Artist Reception of the 2023 Summer Season. Enjoy two artist demonstrations by local artists Diana Hammond (linocut printmaking) & Linda Martin (paper quilling), while you mingle with fellow artists & art appreciators during this evening reception. Free. facebook.com/ events/748884540261540

OPENING ARTIST RECEPTION FEATURING REBECCA HOWE & NAT ROSALES: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Celebrate the openings of the Aug. exhibitions: “What felt true isn’t ours” by Rebecca Howe & “Sculpture Fantastico” by Nat Rosales. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/opening-artist-reception-featuring-rebecca-howe-and-nat-rosales

MANTON MUSIC SERIES: GROVE OF TREES: 6-8pm, Railroad Park, Manton.

STROLL THE STREETS: 6-9pm, Downtown Boyne City. Live music by Bill Oeming, Real Ingredients, Monty & The Loper Family, The Toby Keith Tribute Show, Sweetwater Blues Band, Backroads Band, Bruce Walker and the Originals, Kellerville, & Billy P’s. boynecitymainstreet.com/event/131-9

SOUNDS OF SUMMER: 1000 WATT PROPHETS: 7pm, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Bring a blanket or chair. Free. ----------------------

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THE THIRD DEGREE: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Bring a chair.

TC SACRED DRUM CIRCLE: 7pm, House of Bear, 4242 Co. Rd. 633, Grawn. Held the 2nd Fri. of the months (through Oct.). No experience necessary. No drum necessary, but feel free to bring an acoustic item of your own making. Dress for outside. Children must stay with adults. 231-383-0803. Free. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065646933215

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIVETS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/schedule

DELTA 88: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. A folk/rock band based in Ann Arbor, Delta 88’s music is that of an American hymn. The songs move through wide channels of dynamic, emotional arrangements. The band’s music has been heard on stages through the U.S., Canada & Europe with the likes of Ralph Stanley, Richard Buckner, Emmylou Harris & Buddy Miller to name a few. $25 adults; $20 Veterans; $15 students. theoperahouse.org/tickets

KANIN WREN’S TAYLOR SWIFT EXPERIENCE: 7:30pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Enjoy Michigan songwriter & vocal powerhouse Kanin Wren. Kanin & a live band will cover Swift’s most popular songs from each era, & there will be a VIP meet & greet, swag bag, & after show merchandise & photo opportunity. Tickets: $15-55. lavenderhillfarm. com/the-series

LINDSEY STIRLING W/ WALK OFF THE EARTH: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the

Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Stirling brings her virtuosic violin playing, dynamic dancing, & unique fusion of classical, EDM, & dubstep styles. $49-$111. interlochen.org/events/lindsey-stirling-2023-08-11

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MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Enjoy pop & country rock with The Blue Gills.

COUNTRY CONCERT SERIES: WALKER

MONTGOMERY, FOLLOWED BY DJ: 9pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Victories, Petoskey. $10. odawacasino.com/entertainment

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MOVIES IN THE PARK AT DARK: Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Featuring “August Rush.” Bring a chair or blanket. Starts at dusk. Free.

CRYSTAL LAKE TEAM

MARATHON & SOLO MAR-

ATHON: 284 S. Benzie Blvd., Beulah. Run the full 26.2 miles by yourself, starting at 7am, or with a team, starting at 8am. $30-$85. runsignup.com/CrystalLakeTeamMarathon

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

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GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL

VI: (See Tues., Aug. 8)

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MARK MELLON TRIATHLON & 5K: 8am, Otsego Lake County Park, Gaylord. Sprint Triathlon ($75), Sprint Triathlon - Relay Team ($95), 5K Run ($25), Kids Swim Run ($0), Kayak Triathlon ($75), Kayak Triathlon Relay ($95). Starting times range from 8am

- 10am. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Gaylord/ MarkMellonTriathlon5K?aflt_token=vkmwD mweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR: (See Sun., Aug. 6)

CHARLEVOIX WATERFRONT ART FAIR: 9am-6pm, East Park, downtown Charlevoix. Artists & craftsmen have been chosen from hundreds of applicants who subject their work to the jury. The Art Fair draws over 25,000 art lovers to Charlevoix. charlevoixwaterfrontartfair.org

DREW KOSTIC MEMORIAL 5K TOUGH

RUN: 9am, Twisted Trails Off Road Park, Copemish. 5K obstacle run to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Uneven terrain, water, mud, hills, & various obstacles. Run the 5K alone for $55, or with a team of 4 for $55 each person. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Copemish/TheDrewKosticMemorial5K?aflt_token=v kmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw

FRIENDS OF THE ALDEN DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9am-2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. 231331-4318.

MICHIGAN PARKINSON FOUNDATION

HERO WALK: 9am-noon, GT County Civic Center, TC. The walk features a 1 mile walk route, Parkinson exercise demonstrations, & entertainment for the whole family while raising critical funds needed for the 35,000 individuals with Parkinson’s in Michigan. parkinsonsmi.org

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39TH INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS

FESTIVAL: (See Fri., Aug. 11)

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PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY

FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: (See Thurs., Aug. 10, except today’s time is 10am-1pm.)

GUIDED BIRDWATCHING HIKE: 1011:30am, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Join Executive Director & birding guide Angie Quinn on this hike to view or hear a variety of Michigan birds. Meet at the trailhead at 10am. Binoculars recommended. Free with Art Park admission. michlegacyartpark.org/tours-workshops/birdwatching-series

MODEL TRAIN SHOW & SWAP MEET: 10am-4pm, Alden Depot Museum.

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OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

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OUTDOOR CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: 10am-3pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Browse Michigan vendors offering art, jewelry, crafts, food & more. This is a free event & great for all ages. thevillagetc.com ----------------------

PORT ONEIDA FAIR: (See Fri., Aug. 11)

ART FROM THE ATTIC: 11am-3pm, Charlevoix Circle of Arts. A fundraiser for Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Featuring previously loved art. Shop a wide selection of gently used framed artwork, prints, sculptures, art supplies & more. Change your décor for a fraction of the price. charlevoixcircle.org ----------------------

ANNUAL NORTHPORT DOG PARADE: Noon, downtown Northport. Canine Couture: A Doggie Fashion Show. Dogs & their families will walk the streets of Downtown Northport (red carpet) while dressed according to theme. Register. northportomenachamber.org/northport-dog-parade

MICHIGAN BREWERY RUNNING SERIES: 7K FUN RUN: Noon, Right Brain Brewery,

TC. $35-$55 + fee. eventbrite.com/e/7kbeer-run-x-right-brain-2023-mi-brewery-running-series-registration-491963876197

30TH ANNUAL ODAWA HOMECOMING

POW WOW: 1pm & 7pm, LTBB Pow Wow Grounds, Harbor Springs. Junior Miss Odawa & Miss Odawa contests. Dance, drum & hand drum contests. Free. odawahomecoming.weebly.com

“A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS”: 2pm & 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Based on Arnold Lobel’s award-winning series of children’s stories, “A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS” follows two amphibious best friends - a worrywart toad & an upbeat frog - over the course of a year. Performed by the Young Company’s 8-16 year old one-week musical theatre campers. $21 adults; $12 under 18. tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent470.html

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NWS: AWARD WINNING NOVELIST ANN PATCHETT: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Ann will be in conversation with Erin Whiting about “Tom Lake,” Ann’s new novel based in a fictional cherry orchard in a northern Michigan lakeside town. GA with a book is $48.50. Student with college ID, $5. cityoperahouse.org/node/518

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIVETS: (See Fri., Aug. 11)

RUN THE PIER 5K: 7:30pm, Duffy Park, Manistee. $40. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Manistee/RTP5K

THE BOB MARSHALL BAND: 7:30pm, BIC Center, Beaver Island. Cowboy country music with a rock & roll attitude. $25. store.biccenter.org/product/the-bob-marshall-band

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2023: 8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. Featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV, & The Cowsills. $50, $60, $65. lrcr.com/event/happy-together-tour

MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Enjoy swing, jazz & pop with the Center For Jazz & Percussive Arts.

NEEDTOBREATHE: SOLDOUT: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. This Grammy-nominated multi-platinum rock band has generated over one billion streams, topped several Billboard Radio, Album, & sales charts, & has sold-out arenas & amphitheaters all over the world. $62, $77, $110, $135, $157. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/needtobreathe

Sunday

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL VI: (See Tues., Aug. 8)

39TH INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS

FESTIVAL: (See Fri., Aug. 11)

BRITISH CAR CLUB SHOW: 10am-4pm, Alden Tennis Court Park.

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30TH ANNUAL ODAWA HOMECOMING

POW WOW: (See Sat., Aug. 12, except today’s time is noon.)

ARTIST MARKET: 1pm, Walloon Lake Winery, Petoskey. Check out what local northern Michigan artists have to offer. walloonlakewinery.com/events

GLEN LAKE ALUMNI SHARE & CARE

GATHERING: 1:30-8pm, Glen Arbor Township Hall. Open invite to Glen Lake area community & non-profit groups. Free.

Ongoing

THE ALIVE POETS SOCIETY: Saturdays, 9-11am, Poetess and Stranger, 445 E. Mitchell Street, Unit A, downtown Petoskey. Read, discuss & write poetry together. Ages 17+. poetessandstranger.com

KIDS CRAFTS WITH KRISTY: Mondays, 10:30am-noon through Aug. Interlochen Public Library, Community Room. Kids will learn & practice different crafts skills. Geared toward ages 5-12, but all are welcome.

HARBOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY BAND: Mondays, Harbor Springs waterfront, next to Pier Restaurant, 8pm. Free outdoor symphony band concerts.

BICYCLE MUFFIN RIDE: Fridays, 9am1pm, Darrow Park, TC. Join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club for their weekly Muffin Ride from TC to Suttons Bay & back. The ride is 33 miles round-trip & includes a stop at a bakery or coffeehouse in Suttons Bay. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

BLOOMS & BIRDS: WILDFLOWER WALK: Tuesdays, 10am through Sept., Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents to find & identify the unique wildflowers at Grass River Natural Area. Along the way look & listen for the birds who call Grass River home. grassriver.org

GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF

DOUGHERTY MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Held Weds.-Sun., 10am-4pm, June 10 – Aug. 26. Docent led tours of the 1842 Rev. Dougherty Mission House, TC built by the Odawa & Chippewa with Chief Agosa. Explore the House, summer kitchen, carriage shed, icehouse, demonstration gardens & trail through the 15 acres. Visiting exhibit features the Inns of Old Mission. Discover where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com

Farmers Market

BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, ASI Community Center & Park, Bellaire.

BOYNE CITY OUTDOOR FARMERS MAR-

KET: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-noon through Oct. 14. Veterans Park, Boyne City. Shop local produce, artwork & artisan foods at over 50 vendors. There will also be live music & kids activities. The Aug. 5 market will feature live music by Rhett & John. The Aug. 12 market will feature live music by Bill Wilson. boynecityfarmersmarket.org

CADILLAC FARMERS MARKET: Tues. & Fri., 9am-3pm. 117 W. Cass St., Cadillac. Featuring 60 vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, live music & more. cadillacfarmersmarket.org

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DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MAR-

KET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm through Sept. 29. Howard St., between Mitchell & Michigan streets, Petoskey.

ELK RAPIDS FARMER’S MARKET: Next to Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, on US 31 by the swan. Every Fri. through Oct. 6, 8am-noon. Local growers & producers from all around northwestern Michigan. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market

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FRANKFORT FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June 10 – Sept. 9. Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 Main St., Frankfort.

HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 14. Corner of State & Main streets, Harbor Springs.

OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET: Sat., 9am-2pm through Oct. 7 at Friendship Senior Center parking lot, Petoskey. Local homemade & homegrown products. Special events throughout the season include donation based cookouts, Christmas in July, food trucks on site, & more. Follow the Facebook page for the schedule: @oldtownemmetfarmmarket.

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Sat., 7:30am-noon; & Weds., 8am-noon. Parking lot “B” at southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway, TC. dda. downtowntc.com/farmers-market

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THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Village at GT Commons, The Piazza, TC, Mondays from 1-5pm. Farm fresh eggs, fruits & veggies, meats, honey, maple syrup, & more. facebook.com/events/643530983769466/64 3530997102798/?active_tab=about

Art

ANTRIM, DEGREGORIO, GALANTE: Runs through Sept. 8 at Oliver Art Center, Frank- fort. Featuring the work of three Michigan artists: Karen Antrim, Paula DeGregorio, & Frank Galante. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

GENE RANTZ PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT GALLERY EXHIBIT: Northport Arts Association, Northport. Up to 50 artists paint for two days & then sell their original paintings at the Wet Paint Sale reception & in the gallery until Aug. 6. northportartsassociation.org

ALAN MACIAG EXHIBIT AT MARI VINEYARDS, TC: Plein Air painter Alan Maciag exhibits gorgeous Michigan landscapes. Runs years. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ trisha-witty-pilgrimages-paint-retrospective1988-present-opens-may-25

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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:

- SCULPTURE FANTASTICO: Held in Carnegie East Gallery, Aug. 8 – Sept. 1. Fantastic Sculptures by Nat Rosales. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/sculpture-fantastico

- PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE: COMMUNITY

PAINT OUT & EXHIBITION/SALE: A plein air paint out opportunity to end Paint Grand Traverse 2023. Open to artists of all skill levels, age 18 & up, working in all media. The Paint Out runs Aug. 11-14. The Exhibition/ Sale runs Aug. 15-25 in the Carnegie Rotunda. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ paint-grand-traverse-community-paint-out

EVERY MON: FUNKY UNCLE ALTERNATING WITH BIG FUN “ ...the improvisers have their chemistry on lock [creating] a churning vortex culled from contorted rock, jazz and electronica” –JAZZTRAIL.NET

- WHAT FELT TRUE ISN’T OURS: A mindful & evocative installation by emerging artist Rebecca Howe. The work explores how we manipulate the material to create a story. Runs Aug. 8 - Sept. 1 in Carnegie West Gallery. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/what-felt-true-isnt-ours

GREAT LAKES PASTEL SOCIETY: 2023 : Runs ing 65 works by 58 artists working throughout the Great Lakes region. Works were reviewed & selected by guest juror & judge of awards, Kathleen Newman. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/great-lakes-pastel-society- work by local & area artists. Gallery is open Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm, & Sat., 11am3pm or by appointment. charlevoixcircle.org/ exhibits-2023

CHARLES CULVER PUBLIC ART EXHI

BITION: On display throughout downtown Bellaire through Oct. Each piece of art will display a QR code to access an audio pre sentation providing history & background of the particular piece. bellairelibrary.org/pro grams/charles-culver-public-art-display-2023

“SUMMER’S PALETTE,” THE MAGIC THURSDAY ARTISTS’ 10TH ANNUAL SHOW & SALE: show runs through Aug. from 10am-3pm week days & is open during evening events. Featur ing original paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache & acrylic by artists Sue Bowerman, Lori Feldpauch, Linda Goodpaster, Ruth Kitch en, Dorothy Mudget, Joyce Petrakovitz, Mari lyn Rebant & Laura Swire. cityoperahouse.org

“YOUTH INNOVATION IN RURAL AMERI CA”: Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jor dan. Community-based youth design proj ects by local students. Runs through Oct. 7. miravenhill.org

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

Tuesday Aug 15 7:30 pm

Held in Carnegie East Gallery. This exhibit is showcasing 2D & 3D artwork by Rufus Snoddy & Glenn Wolff, who are friends & teaching colleagues in the Art Department at NMC, & have often collaborated on public art. Runs through Aug. 5. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/reflections-between-

DEANS & ANGELA SAXON: NEW

Held in Carnegie West Gallery.tors, Royce Deans & Angela Saxon. The prints celebrate the collaborative energy of the two local artists. Runs through Aug. 5. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/royce-deans-and-

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ JAM

- A NEW PERSPECTIVE: LANDSCAPES : Runs through Sept. 3. Hours are Tues.prised of over 4,000 individual eight by ten inch panels. Its execution, in acrylic, marker, colored pencil, ink, collage, & inkjet print ontween an elaborate set of rules & randomly generated instructions. Runs through Sept. 3. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org a jam session led by TC Central High School's Jazz Quartet. You don’t have to be a student to come and play—or listen!

Saturday Aug 19 7 pm

- THIS IS US: RECENT PAINTINGS BY THE KITCHEN PAINTERS: The Kitchen Painters is a group of area artists who meet weekly at Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey to share their love for painting. Each year they have an opportunity to exhibit their work in an annual display. Runs through Sept. 5 in Atrium Gallery. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/us-recent-paintings-kitchen-painters

ROBINSON & ROHE

A rare chance to see this beautiful, playful, Brooklyn based, Righteous Babe Records duo! $20.

Wednesday August 23 7 pm

- ANIMAL - VEGETABLE - MINERAL: PAINTINGS BY NANCY ADAMS NASH: Held in Bonfield Gallery. Enjoy new paintings from Nash, as well as select works from the past. Runs through Sept. 2. CTAC hours are Tues. - Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/animal-vegetable-mineral-paintings-nancy-adams-nash-opensmay-25

Field Report

- LUSTER: REALISM & HYPERREALISM IN CONTEMPORARY AUTOMOBILE & MOTORCYCLE PAINTING: Runs through Sept. 3. This is a traveling exhibition comprised of over 55 paintings by 15 leading photorealists & hyperrealists who specialize in automobiles & motorcycles as their primary subject of choice. Featuring paintings that encompass a broad range of vintage vehicles, recent classics, off-road vehicles, exotics & more. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org

Yeah, that Field Report—Chris Porterﬁeld’s project out of Milwaukee, who we scooped up for a quick Wednesday night show. Just $10, too.

- TRISHA WITTY: PILGRIMAGES IN PAINT, A RETROSPECTIVE 1988 TO PRESENT: Runs through Sept. 2 in Gilbert Gallery. Retrospective exhibition highlighting Trish Witty’s paintings from the past 35

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:

COMING IN SEPTEMBER SCOTT COOK & PAMELA MAE—SEP 2, 7 PM • JOSHUA DAVIS SOLO SET—SEP 29, 7 PM JOSHUA DAVIS WITH FULL BAND—SEP 30, 7 PM

- “THE BIRDS ARE WATCHING”: Runs through Aug. 25 in the Lobby Gallery. Mixed media constructions by Jessica Kovan. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-the-birdsare-watching

- 2023 MEMBERS CREATE: An exhibition of work by 49 GAAC members. Runs through Aug. 10 in the Main Gallery. glenarborart.org/ events/exhibit-2023-members-create

Sunday

BOYNE CITY PIRATEFEST: (See Sat., Aug. 5)

GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL VI: (See Tues., Aug. 8)

39TH INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS FESTIVAL: (See Fri., Aug. 11)

LAGERS & SOURS BREWED WITH LOCAL INGREDIENTS!

TRAVERSE CITY: Tours are at 10am on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Labor Day. They are about two miles long & take a little more than two hours. They begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza at the corner of 6th & Union St. near downtown. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times. walktchistory.com fort. Featuring the work of three Michigan artists: Karen Antrim, Paula DeGregorio, & Frank Galante. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org years. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ trisha-witty-pilgrimages-paint-retrospective1988-present-opens-may-25

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:

231-252-3552 439

Farmers Market

BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, ASI Community Center & Park, Bellaire.

BOYNE CITY OUTDOOR FARMERS MAR-

Harbor Springs

BRITISH CAR CLUB SHOW: 10am-4pm, Alden Tennis Court Park.

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Car Festival

MODEL TRAIN SHOW & SWAP MEET: (See Sat., Aug. 12)

30TH ANNUAL ODAWA HOMECOMING

Harbor Springs Car Festival

POW WOW: (See Sat., Aug. 12, except today’s time is noon.)

Harbor Springs Car Festival

ARTIST MARKET: ery, Petoskey. Check out what local northern Michigan artists have to offer. walloonlakew inery.com/events

GLEN LAKE ALUMNI SHARE & CARE

GATHERING: ship Hall. Open invite to Glen Lake area com munity & non-profit groups. Free.

Ongoing

THE ALIVE POETS SOCIETY: 9-11am, Poetess and Stranger, 445 E. Mitch ell Street, Unit A, downtown Petoskey. Read, discuss & write poetry together. Ages 17+. poetessandstranger.com

CADILLAC FARMERS MARKET: Tues. & Fri., 9am-3pm. 117 W. Cass St., Cadillac. Featuring 60 vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, live music & more. cadillacfarmersmarket.org

DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MAR-

KET: Fridays, 8:30am-1pm through Sept. 29. Howard St., between Mitchell & Michigan

Next to

Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, on US 31 by the swan. Every Fri. through Oct. 6, 8am-noon. Local growers & producers from all around northwestern Michigan. elkrapids-

Satur- days, 9am-1pm, June 10 – Sept. 9. Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce, ----------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 14. Corner of State & Main streets, Harbor Springs.

Thursday August 10, 2023

HARBOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY BAND: Mondays, Harbor Springs waterfront, next to Pier Restaurant, 8pm. Free outdoor symphony band concerts.

5:30 PM till dusk

Thursday August 10, 2023

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ALAN MACIAG EXHIBIT AT MARI VINEYARDS, TC: Plein Air painter Alan Maciag exhibits gorgeous Michigan landscapes. Runs through Sept. twistedfishgallery.com/event/ alan-maciag-exhibit-at-mari-vineyards-withtwisted-fish

JORDAN RIVER ARTS PRESENTS FARMER, FARMHERS & FARMS: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. This exhibition celebrates local farms with works in a variety of media. Runs through Aug. 5. Regular gallery hours: 1-4pm, Thurs.-Mon. jordanriverarts.com/farmers-farmers-and-farms

“GREAT BODIES”: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Group exhibit - 32 artists - celebrating the life giving, fresh bodies of water throughout Michigan. Runs through Aug. 5. higherartgallery.com

SUMMER SALON: Runs through Sept. 2 at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 4th annual salonstyle exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Gallery is open Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm, & Sat., 11am3pm or by appointment. charlevoixcircle.org/ exhibits-2023

CHARLES CULVER PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION: On display throughout downtown Bellaire through Oct. Each piece of art will display a QR code to access an audio presentation providing history & background of the particular piece. bellairelibrary.org/programs/charles-culver-public-art-display-2023

“SUMMER’S PALETTE,” THE MAGIC THURSDAY ARTISTS’ 10TH ANNUAL SHOW & SALE: City Opera House, TC. The show runs through Aug. from 10am-3pm weekdays & is open during evening events. Featuring original paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache & acrylic by artists Sue Bowerman, Lori Feldpauch, Linda Goodpaster, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Joyce Petrakovitz, Marilyn Rebant & Laura Swire. cityoperahouse.org ----------------------

“YOUTH INNOVATION IN RURAL AMERICA”: Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. Community-based youth design projects by local students. Runs through Oct. 7. miravenhill.org

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- SCULPTURE FANTASTICO: Held in Carnegie East Gallery, Aug. 8 – Sept. 1. Fantastic Sculptures by Nat Rosales. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/sculpture-fantastico

- PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE: COMMUNITY PAINT OUT & EXHIBITION/SALE: A plein air paint out opportunity to end Paint Grand Traverse 2023. Open to artists of all skill levels, age 18 & up, working in all media. The Paint Out runs Aug. 11-14. The Exhibition/ Sale runs Aug. 15-25 in the Carnegie Rotunda. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ paint-grand-traverse-community-paint-out

- GREAT LAKES PASTEL SOCIETY: 2023

MEMBERS JURIED EXHIBITION: Runs through Aug. 25 in the Cornwell Gallery. Featuring 65 works by 58 artists working throughout the Great Lakes region. Works were reviewed & selected by guest juror & judge of awards, Kathleen Newman. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/great-lakes-pastel-society2023-members-juried-exhibition-opens-july-8

- REFLECTIONS BETWEEN CONVERSATIONS: Held in Carnegie East Gallery. This exhibit is showcasing 2D & 3D artwork by Rufus Snoddy & Glenn Wolff, who are friends & teaching colleagues in the Art Department at NMC, & have often collaborated on public art. Runs through Aug. 5. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/reflections-betweenconversations

- ROYCE DEANS & ANGELA SAXON: NEW MONOTYPES: Held in Carnegie West Gallery. Showcasing new work by artists & collaborators, Royce Deans & Angela Saxon. The prints celebrate the collaborative energy of the two local artists. Runs through Aug. 5. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/royce-deans-andangela-saxon-new-monotypes

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- A NEW PERSPECTIVE: LANDSCAPES FROM THE DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER: Runs through Sept. 3. Hours are Tues.Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org

- JERRY’S MAP: This exhibition is comprised of over 4,000 individual eight by ten inch panels. Its execution, in acrylic, marker, colored pencil, ink, collage, & inkjet print on heavy paper, is dictated by the interplay between an elaborate set of rules & randomly generated instructions. Runs through Sept. 3. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org

5:30 PM till dusk

Zorn Park - Downtown Harbor Springs

5:30 PM till dusk

Hosted by: The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce

Zorn Park - Downtown Harbor Springs

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Sat., 7:30am-noon; & Weds., 8am-noon. Parking lot “B” at southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway, TC. dda. downtowntc.com/farmers-market

Zorn Park - Downtown Harbor Springs

Hosted by: The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce

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Hosted by: The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce

GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF

ANTRIM, DEGREGORIO, GALANTE: Runs through Sept. 8 at Oliver Art Center, Frank-

- TRISHA WITTY: PILGRIMAGES IN PAINT, A RETROSPECTIVE 1988 TO PRESENT: Runs through Sept. 2 in Gilbert Gallery. Retrospective exhibition highlighting Trish Witty’s paintings from the past 35

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:

- “THE BIRDS ARE WATCHING”: Runs through Aug. 25 in the Lobby Gallery. Mixed media constructions by Jessica Kovan. glenarborart.org/events/exhibit-the-birdsare-watching

- 2023 MEMBERS CREATE: An exhibition of work by 49 GAAC members. Runs through Aug. 10 in the Main Gallery. glenarborart.org/ events/exhibit-2023-members-create

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