Culinary Rookies of the Year
New(ish) restaurant owners step into the shoes of long-time favorite eateries
By Ross Boissoneau
When new owners take over established restaurants, things change. Sometimes it’s décor, other times it’s a completely new menu or concept. Perhaps it just means reopening a shuttered establishment. Or maybe the new owner respects the restaurant and clientele so much that they don’t change much, other than adding a new coat of paint.
The restaurant industry, the nation’s second-largest private sector employer, totaled $937 billion in sales last year. So perhaps it’s no wonder that for most every owner getting out, a new one is waiting in the wings. The long hours and low margins aren’t for everyone, but those who are part of the industry say it is a rewarding career.
In the past couple of years, several eateries around the area have welcomed new captains at the helm. The Express asked some of the new(ish) owners what it has been like to take up the gastronomic torch in the past year or two.
Lil Bo
For Jenni Scott, taking up the reins of the former Little Bohemia has been a blast. “It’s a community staple. It was one of my favorite haunts since I was in my early 20s,” she says. She and her family purchased the restaurant and bar in Slabtown two years ago this month. At that time, it had been closed since it shut down in March 2020 due to the pandemic. “It’s a neighborhood bar. The locals keep it thriving,” Scott says.
The owner and chef of the former Betty’s Hot Dish food truck has been in hospitality since an early age. “My first job was at Mabel’s at 14. I started bartending at 18 as soon as I was old enough. Then I shifted to the back of the house,” says Scott.
So what’s new at Lil Bo? Start with a return to what’s old for the longtime west side staple. “We wanted to bring it back to a neighborhood bar,” Scott says. So they kept much of the décor, as well as the iconic sign out front.
On the new side, the offerings have been revamped. “It’s my menu,” Scott says. That includes the Saturday Morning Cartoons Brunch, served from 9am to noon on Saturdays. It offers a host of breakfast bo-ritos, handheld egg sandwiches, and a couple different flights: your choice of three different mimosas, three bloody Marys or—wait for it—three different sugar cereals. (Can’t get enough of Super Sugar Crisp, right?)
Also new is the selection of Betty’s Po Boys from Scott’s longtime food truck endeavor. She has a food truck parked on-site, part of the attraction of the Front Yard, where she’s reclaimed some of the parking lot for al fresco dining, drinking, cornholing, and whatever else she can come up with.
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West End Tavern
Jeff Lobdell is used to the ups and downs of restaurant life, having grown up in it and worked in it virtually all his life. He’s also used to purchasing restaurants when owners are ready to move on and running them successfully.
His secret? Don’t fix what isn’t broken. “We try…the best we can to preserve a community gathering space. I’ve fallen into a niche of acquiring existing restaurants,” he says. “They [restaurant owners] know I’ll take care of their people, the name, the legacy.”
He and his business partner Scott Parkhurst at Restaurant Partners Management own 14 restaurants in the Grand Rapids area and five in this area, including Flap Jack Shack, the two Omelette Shops, Boone’s Prime Time Pub in Suttons Bay, and Apache Trout Grill on West Bay. Then Mike and Sheila Connors, who had sold the lattermost to Lobdell and Parkhurst, approached them about purchasing their remaining restaurant property, West End Tavern.
Originally Scott’s Harbor Grill, then Harbor 22 Bar and Grill, the restaurant was purchased by the Connors in October 2015 and became West End Tavern. Lobdell and Parkhurst took over last May, with no plans for big change. “People like it for what it
is,” says Lobdell. “I didn’t buy it to make it what I want, but what [customers] want. The menu’s primarily the same, the atmosphere is the same, the culinary and waitstaff the same.”
The restaurant’s customers seem to approve. “They’ve been very happy we haven’t changed too much,” Lobdell says.
As for those who might consider a career in the industry? “The old adage is if you want to make a small fortune in the restaurant industry, start with a large fortune,” Lobdell says with a laugh.
“Restaurant owners should know a lot about the business,” he continues more seriously. “For young people, it’s a great way to start a career as a busser, server, move into assistant manager, manager—it’s a great career path.”
Plus, given the pandemic, the Great Resignation, and the need for staff virtually everywhere, employees have never had more opportunities. “The pay has never been better, employers have never been more flexible,” Lobdell says.
And who knows where things might go? “Maybe someday you’ll work for someone without an exit strategy.”
Northport Pub & Grille
For Michelle Hemeyer, purchasing and opening the Northport Pub & Grille was a similar experience in that she and her family wanted to bring back a restaurant that had been the backbone of the community. As Tucker’s, it had been a thriving spot in the town on the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula until it closed its doors in April of 2020.
“It was open five or six years. We didn’t want to see it vacant,” says Hemeyer. So she and her husband, Mark, decided to do something about it. And that something ended up being the purchase and reopening of the restaurant/bar/ bowling alley.
While both Lil Bo’s and the NPG, as Hemeyer refers to it, were reopened after being shut down, there’s one big difference: The Hemeyers live in the Detroit area, where Mark is the CEO of a wastewater treatment company. So it falls on Michelle to commute and oversee the operation.
Not that she minds. A longtime summer resident of Lake Leelanau, she and her family plan to move north permanently when their 16-year-old son graduates from high school. Until then, they will continue to travel back and forth between their homes in southeastern Michigan and Leelanau. “When we bought the post office building in Northport, we started spending more time here,” she notes.
The pub’s menu is a cross-section of popular tavern favorites, with a few creative dishes thrown in: fish tacos, fried pickles, pasta, and wings along with floats, cheese curds, and a peanut butter bacon burger. “The favorites are burgers and pizza. Calzones are now on the menu and gaining speed,” Hemeyer says.
One of her favorite specials is the weekly burger. “Everyone in the kitchen designs their own and it gets on the menu for a week,” she says. And with 20 taps, she says there’s always something new on the beer menu as well.
Hemeyer hadn’t worked in the restaurant industry for years, but says she loves being back in the midst of it. “It’s what I did in high school and college. Then I took a long break. I never thought I’d see myself back here,” she says. “In this job you’re constantly learning, changing, growing. You can’t stay the same. Whatever comes, you roll with it.”
That’s kind of the story in Northport itself. Over the past few years, the town has begun to undergo a bit of a resurgence. That includes the restaurant industry. “We have six places in a two-block radius where you can get food or drink, and every one of us is different,” says Hemeyer. “You’ve got something for everybody.”
For those who might be interested in opening or working in a restaurant, whether it’s a new establishment or one that’s been around a while, Hemeyer suggests jumping in feet first. “Just do it. It is rewarding and gives you great social skills. You put your heart and soul into it, but making people happy is rewarding.”
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Karen Mulvahill
The current size of the opioid epidemic and its stratospheric growth make it likely that if you don’t know someone who suffers from addiction now, you will eventually.
The opioid epidemic was declared a public health emergency by the CDC in 2017. Overdose deaths were five times greater in 2021 than in 2000. According to the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics, there were more than 100,000 overdose deaths from April 2020 to April 2021, an increase of nearly 30 percent in a single year. In 2022, Grand Traverse County reported 23 fatal overdoses.
More and more often.
Between 2012 and 2019, the CDC reported, cocaine-related death rates tripled, and those involving methamphetamines rose six-fold. Fentanyl was the driver. Just two milligrams of fentanyl are enough to kill someone.
The life of an addict can be a horrible merrygo-round of getting high, looking for money, and buying more drugs to stave off the symptoms of withdrawal. “You’re throwing up. You have diarrhea. You ache so bad and you’re so irritable that you can’t stand to be touched. Your legs shake so bad you can’t
To understand how we got to this point, I read Sam Quinones’s Dreamland and Beth Macy’s Dopesick, two excellent references. It all started when Purdue Pharma invented a painkiller, called it OxyContin, and began marketing it aggressively to doctors. The company claimed that, when used to treat pain, Oxy was not addictive. Incredibly, the doctors believed this, aided by a line in the drug’s marketing materials that suggested Oxy was less addictive than other painkillers. This language had been approved by an FDA official who left the agency shortly afterward for a lucrative position at—you guessed it— Purdue Pharma. In reality, OxyContin was— and is—extremely and quickly addictive.
Consider this common scenario. A person treated by a doctor they trust takes Oxy for their pain and becomes addicted (which can happen in a timeframe as short as five days). This person tries to stop and feels so sick they cannot get out of bed unless they take the drug or its substitutes. “Using drugs repeatedly changes the brain, including the parts that help exert self-control. That’s why someone may not be able to stop using drugs, even if they know the drug is causing harm, or feel ready to stop” (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
After years of deceitful marketing and abusive prescribing, the FDA and doctors backtracked. Fewer prescriptions were written, and desperate addicts turned to the street where Oxy was scarce and expensive. Heroin coming in from Mexico provided a cheap and plentiful substitute. “79.5% of new heroin initiates…reported that their initial drug was a prescription opioid.” (Richard C. Dart et al., New England Journal of Medicine, Jan 15, 2015)
Then came fentanyl, an opioid 50 times more potent than heroin and way cheaper to manufacture. Fake OxyContins and heroin, as well as cocaine and methamphetamines, began to be laced with the cheaper drug. Dealers mixed them without caring much about consistency or strength. People died.
sleep…And believe me, you’ll do anything to make that pain go away.” (Debbie Honaker, interviewed by Beth Macy in Dopesick.)
The ability to quit is incredibly difficult. Users are typically in and out of rehab multiple times before they finally can quit. “It takes the frontal lobe, the insight and judgment part that’s been shut down by continued drug use, at least ninety days just to start to come back online and sometimes two years to be fully functioning.” (Dr. Steve Loyd, quoted in Dopesick.)
The cost to our society is not just the individual tragedy when a loved one becomes addicted and changes into a person you no longer recognize. (Or they die.) It’s also the cost of the crimes associated with use and sales of drugs. And it’s the opportunity cost in terms of the lives of people who could’ve been productive contributors to our society. The economic toll of the opioid crisis reached nearly $1.5 trillion in 2020, up 37 percent from 2017 numbers, adjusted for inflation.
What can we do to curb this epidemic?
Providing more funding to establish new treatment centers is critical. (In 2023, Grand Traverse County commissioners took steps in this direction when they approved funding for a new center for mental health and substance use services). Ensure that health insurance is available and will cover treatment costs. Initiate discussions with young people about the danger of taking even one pill at a party. Limit your intake of prescription pain meds to a few days, if possible, and dispose responsibly of unused pills. The growth of this epidemic is so staggering that there is no time to delay.
“What each of us can do is expand our circle of compassion and empathy, and urge others—including our elected officials—to do the same.” (Travis N. Rieder, In Pain: A Bioethicist’s Personal Struggle with Opioids)
Karen Mulvahill is a writer living in northern Michigan.
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Spring & Porter
Petoskey
The co-owners of Spring & Porter, Alyssa Harrold and Tommy Kaszubowski (who is also the executive chef), are entering their second summer at the site of the former Villa Ristorante Italiano, which operated for 45 years prior to closing in 2021.
Villa Ristorante Italiano was— you guessed it—an Italian spot, and Kaszubowski’s menu remains Italianinspired while making its own mark.
“I love the flavors of Italy. Italy has about the best diversity of food you can find anywhere. So I really like using that, but not traditionally,” he says.
He jokes that there will probably never be a lasagna on his menu, nor seven pasta dishes, but Kaszubowski is committed to having a “touch of Italian” to elevate what he sees as a locally-focused menu that allows him to be creative in the kitchen all year round.
On the Menu
“For staple things, it’s been the spaghetti Bolognese and the halibut on risotto,” he says. “Those are two staple sellers which I’ve been known for over the years.” On the Villa side, Kaszubowski has kept a version of Pane con Aglio—essentially garlic toast ciabatta with roasted peppers, four cheeses, and balsamic vinegar—that “sells like crazy.”
Frutti di mare items that jump off the menu include oysters on the half shell and the Georges Bank Sea Scallops. Landlubbers can opt for the Pesto & Fontina Crusted Chicken Breast, a thigh cut with red bell pepper fondue and potato gnocchi, while vegetarians will enjoy the Arancini (crispy fried parmesan risotto) and the Cheese Platter with a variety of cheese, fruit, nuts, and spreads.
New for this year is a revamped craft cocktail menu, though that’s not to say that wine is an afterthought. “Alex [Czinki, previous owner of the Villa] purchased amazing wines, and we’re very fortunate to have that be our backdrop for our wine cellar,” Kaszubowski says.
Find Spring and Porter at 887 Spring Street in Petoskey. (231) 347-1440, springandporter.com
By Northern Express Staff & Contributors
Italian-inspired cuisine. Classic Irish fare. Spanish tapas. Authentic sushi. AsianFrench fusion baked goods. Small plates packed with local flavors. Texas-style BBQ. Polish favorites.
We’re traveling around the world and across northern Michigan with these eight restaurants, each of which pairs perfectly with a summer evening, a breeze off the water, and a glass of the good stuff. Here’s where we’re eating this summer.
Patrick Doud’s Irish Pub Mackinac Island
Fourth-generation Mackinac native Andrew Doud and his wife, Nicole, have always embraced their island heritage. Together, they operate the historic Doud’s Market—aka “America’s Oldest Grocery Store”—which they took over in 2007. They’re also the brains behind The Doghouse (an al fresco hotdog stand) and the Little Luxuries gift shop, which has just entered its fourteenth season. Opened this summer, their latest venture—Patrick Doud’s Irish Pub—offers tasty bar-style eats served up with a side of the history that makes Mackinac Island a destination.
The eatery is named after local icon and Edwardian architect Patrick Doud, whose carpentry chops left a permanent mark on the modern landscape of Mackinac Island.
He’s also a great-grand uncle of Andrew’s, so when the time came to name the business, an homage to Patrick felt like a no-brainer. “He was a real man who did some pretty neat things,” Andrew explains. “[It] was a name we thought people might recognize.”
On the Menu
The space offers pub-style fare with a homemade twist. “There’s a wonderful simplicity to [that kind of cuisine],” Andrew explains. “That’s what we’re going for.”
Helmed by executive chef John Armstrong, the kitchen cranks out tavern favorites (think hearty hand-helds and aleinfused stews), alongside several signature dishes that touch on traditional Irish flavors.
Of these, the Oysters Galway is a clear standout. “Not many pubs have oysters,” says Andrew, “so that’s a twist we’re excited about.” The recipe is inspired by one from his family’s ancestral Irish city and involves oven-baking a half-dozen oysters until they bubble with butter and garlic.
Other menu highlights include a Celtic seafood chowder, which they’ve packed with mussels, salmon, and clams, as well as a fish and chips preparation that features crunchy beer-battered cod.
Behind the bar, Guinness reigns supreme, along with four other Irish beers and a selection of popular Michigan brews, including the pub’s signature Patrick Doud’s Ale, crafted by Les Cheneaux Distillers of Cedarville.
The Social Lake Leelanau
First came Nittolo’s Pizza in 2021, then— only a month later—the restaurant’s seafood arm. Powerhouse Speakeasy joined the ranks in May 2022, and now the fourth brainchild has launched. Meet The Social, the latest addition to Chef Eric Nittolo’s restaurant empire.
The Social shares the same stunning 1938 Belgian-import mahogany bar and dining room space with Powerhouse Speakeasy (but on different weekly schedules) and is all about the tapas—as well as the sharing and conversation that goes along with them
“I’m not changing for the American palette,” Nitollo says. (And we will all be better for it.) To that end, he took two of his eight children to Spain, where they ate their way through tapas in Barcelona, Valencia (birthplace of paella), Mallorca, and Sevilla.
“[The Spanish] live differently,” Nittolo tells us. “In Spain, life is a party.”
On the Menu
The menu is small by some standards— just a dozen choices—but covers a lot of Spanish territory. While Nittolo expects “about half” of the items to become favorites, he can’t yet say which ones will win the popular vote and become permanent fixtures. “Will they eat a lot of paella? Yes. Mussels? Yes. Cheeses? Yes.” But, he adds, “time will tell” what eventually becomes the house favorites.
We’re having a hard time guessing too. The mussels with chorizo, saffron cream, and toast and the paella with saffron rice, prawn, mussels, and calamari seem like solid bets. But what about the crusted bread with fresh tomato puree, olives, and paprika garlic mayo...or the octopus with roasted pepper mayo and pickled cabbage? Will there be an underdog candidate in the oxtail in Rioja wine and tarragon with potato puree?
There’s also date salad, sea bass ceviche, prawns, and more. Not to mention a rotating selection of desserts. The Social will be
perfect for diners who like smaller portion sizes, and Nittolo hopes that the 20s and 30s demographic will think of it as the place for happy hour.
Find Nittolo’s Seafood and Pizza, Powerhouse Speakeasy, and The Social at 104 Main St., Lake Leelanau. (231) 9942400, nittolospizza.com
The Dojo Traverse City
“My mom always told me to stop playing with my food,” Brent Shafer jokes while explaining how he got behind the counter at The Dojo, his new space at the Long Lake Culinary Campus where he slices sashimi, shapes sushi, and rolls maki by hand.
Shafer opened the doors early last December, and the space immediately became a dining destination for sushi lovers willing to go beyond downtown TC.
“I enjoy being creative and working with my hands,” he says when asked about what the main appeal of sushi was. “I enjoy really tedious projects, which is weird. I’ve trained a lot of people to do sushi at prior jobs, and you can sometimes see it in their eyes—once they realize that ‘this is a lot more work than I [thought],’ more than just twisting it up. I thrive on it.”
On the Menu
The Dojo’s menu is in the Goldilocks zone of not too big, not too small, just right (and very fairly priced) for the eightseat space: A few simple sides, including miso soup and seaweed salad, and then an assortment of maki rolls, sashimi, and nigiri.
You’ll find your classics, beloved for their simplicity, including tuna rolls, cucumber rolls, and avocado rolls—“Normally I have an avocado hosomaki every morning … I don’t know what it is but it really just calms me,” Shafer shares—alongside some interesting maki choices including ones filled with carrot, mango, or asparagus.
The uramaki menu and the chef’s specials step things up a bit, with familiar options like the Dragon Roll or the Philadelphia Roll, plus fun selections like the King Kombu roll, the Seven Spice Tuna Roll, and the Seared
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Find Patrick Doud’s Irish Pub at 7304 Main St. on Mackinac Island. (906) 847-4012, patrickdoudspub.com
Salmon, all of which see the benefit of a quick blast from a blowtorch. No shame if your tastes skew to the less adventurous side of the menu, though.
“I like to have a California roll every day—you probably wouldn’t expect that,” Shafer says.
Find The Dojo at 7738 N Long Lake Road in Traverse City. (231) 590-4366, chu-toro.net
Merlyn’s Patisserie Traverse City
When Anna Kucharski and her brother Jun Dupra— the owners of Merlyn’s—moved to Mancelona from the Philippines, they brought their love of cooking with them. “It’s a cultural thing,” Kucharski says. “We grew up around cooking every day. Learning how to cook when we were young, you eat what you make.”
Merlyn’s Patisserie primarily sells their goods at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market, in addition to their online orders. Dupra says the market has been an excellent way to share their Asian-French fusion pastries with customers.
“I don’t know if you can get these kinds of pastries anywhere else in Michigan,” Dupra says. “It’s something different, and people like it.”
On the Menu
The bakery is best known for its cornerstone creation, the Supreme Croissant. Its shape looks similar to a cinnamon roll, but its taste is all buttery croissant, with the addition of the flavor they’re selling that week, like chocolate and kalamansi (a limelike fruit from the Philippines) meringue.
For the more standard, arc-shaped pastry, you’ll find classics like chocolate, ham and cheese, almond, and mixed berries and cream. But it’s the brilliantly purple ube croissant (pronounced ooh-beh) that folks around town seek out. Ube has a taste that’s been described as nutty, vanilla-like, and similar to sweet potato.
Also on the menu: milk bread, a soft, fluffy, Japanese-style bread made with milk, flour, sugar, and yeast. Its versatility makes it perfect for sandwiches, French toast, or enjoying plain.
And then, of course, there are the macarons. A few of their flavor options include pistachio-raspberry, strawberrychocolate, and yuzu-Earl Grey tea. “We like incorporating those Asian flavors, so we like mango, coconut, and yuzu. Yuzu is a Japanese lemon,” says Dupra.
From there, the menu houses treats to delight any baked-goods enthusiast, with eclairs, cookies, tarts, donuts, and other breads and desserts, including some savory items for when your sweet tooth has been satisfied. (Think Japanese sausage bread, Korean garlic bread, or the BA*ES muffin with bacon, sausage, Asiago cheese, and a whole soft-boiled egg baked inside.)
Find Merlyn’s Patisserie pastries at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market this summer or by placing a pick-up order on their website at merlyns-patisserie.square.site.
on the eDge Charlevoix
Veteran chef Darlene Kline is depending on small plates to realize her big dream. Small plates lend themselves to a communal eating style, with dishes being
shared and taste-tested among all diners in the gathering. Typically, several tapas are ordered so there’s something for everyone.
“Think of it as dining at Grandma’s, where every dish gets passed around,” explains Kline. “Each order comes to your table every 15 minutes or so. We have a lot of fun here, and it’s like you’re at my dinner table. And our food is always made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. We believe only fresh ingredients can make great food. Our mission is to deliver you one of the best meals you’ve ever had.”
“Seventy percent of our meals are gluten-free,” adds Kline, who cooked at the Horton Bay General Store for 13 years before opening on the eDge tapas. “And our meals are pan-fried, not deep-fried. My deep fryer is empty—doesn’t even have the pilot light lit.”
On the Menu
When we visited, the restaurant was featuring its eDge Salad with fresh greens, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Cippolini onions, Marcona almonds, asiago cheese, and Castelvetrano olives topped with a house dressing.
Seared Lamb Lollipops with crispy capers and a vegetable du jour are popular with guests, as is Dee’s Smoked Whitefish Pate, which features sauteed bell peppers, roasted jalapeño, and cilantro with tortillas.
The Salt and Pepper Shrimp comes with a tangy habanero jelly that some diners mistake for honey. The shrimp are breaded, then pan-seared to perfection. The result is a tasty treat made even better by a dab of the jelly. Another edgy choice is the Drunken Frog Legs, which are fried in a Bourbon pan sauce and served with a bed of lemon quinoa with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Beef eaters won’t see burgers or steaks on this menu, but they will find Sage and Oregano meatballs bathed in a flavorful gorgonzola cream sauce. They pair well with Patatas Bravas, oven-fried Yukon potatoes topped with a spicy red sauce and roasted garlic aioli.
Find on the eDge tapas at 100 Michigan Ave in Charlevoix. (231) 437-3432, ontheedgetapas.com.
Primos BBQ
Cadillac
Jason Towers first got into barbeque as a hobby. In 2017, he was working at a large dairy farm and opened a barbeque food truck as a side gig. Towers and his business partner hoped to cater an occasional event and maybe donate some of the proceeds to charities.
But it didn’t take long for the demand for barbeque to exceed what their “hobby food truck” could provide, and Towers and his partner decided to open a brick-and-mortar location. Although they started Primos because of a passion for smoking meat, opening a barbeque joint in Cadillac turned out to be a good business decision that filled a gap in the market.
“There’s not a lot of barbeque in northern Michigan north of Grand Rapids, at least in the style that we do,” Towers tells us. “People were really excited about being able to get brisket every day.”
On the Menu
Brisket is definitely one of the most popular menu items at Primos. It’s also a signature dish of Texas-style barbeque, which tends to emphasize beef over the pork offerings that are popular in other
regional barbeques, such as Carolinastyle. Texas-style often incorporates a heavier, tomato-based sauce, but that’s actually one of the ways Primos BBQ does things a little differently.
“Our meat is not all sauced up,” says Towers. Primos prefers to keep it simple and pure, using two or three spices before smoking the meat. Afterward, customers can add sauce to their own liking. “We let the meat and the smoke do the talking.”
The pulled chicken is another stand-out dish that sometimes flies under the radar but happens to be Towers’ favorite. “It’s not heavily smoked…it’s just really nice, flavorful, and tender chicken.”
A unique item on the menu is the Primos Parfait, made up of a choice of either pork or beef layered with two sides (slaw, smoked mac-n-cheese, baked beans, or smoked cheesy potatoes) and served in a parfait cup. You’ll also find classic BBQ staples like ribs, wings, and pulled pork, plus sampler and family meals that give you and yours a taste of the menu.
Find Primos BBQ, Willow Market & Meats, and The Greenhouse at 916 S. Mitchell St. in Cadillac. (231) 779-1575, willowmarket.com
Polish Countryside Kitchen
Cedar Thomas Koch, owner of Polish Countryside Kitchen in Cedar, was born and raised in Hamtramck, a little city just a few miles outside of downtown Detroit. He says he was blessed growing up surrounded by family and great food. “I’ve had a love for the same things most of my life because it’s what my childhood was made of. I can still taste the love in every bite.”
Eventually he and his wife, Kathleen, decided to move north and acquire their own farm in Cedar. It didn’t take them long to realize how rich the community was with Polish culture, and the Kochs saw a need for Polish dining in the area. They never imagined it would be them, given how busy they were, until their food truck idea became a reality.
On the Menu
Koch says that by far the most popular dish that they sell is the Polish Platter. It gives you a sampling of most of the items the food truck serves: Polish sausage, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, dill potatoes, sauerkraut, and a slice of rye bread.
The goat burgers also do very well on the menu. It’s served “burger style,” with a beet horseradish spread, grilled onions, and pepper jack cheese, topped with a slice of tomato on a butter bun.
“If anyone knows me though, I do like to have a few surprises throughout the season and last year we offered a few weeks of cutlets, smoked ribs, and half chickens smoked and then deep-fried in Mangalitsa pork lard,” Koch adds.
He also admits to loving a great Coney dog, so he offers a Polish veal casing hot dog topped with homemade chili, onions, and mustard. He says that the customers really seem to enjoy them.
There is one item though that the customers hesitate to try, but always love it when they do: kiszka, aka blood sausage. “I serve it with crisp purple cabbage with onion, tomato, and rye bread,” Koch tells us. “If my six-year-old is there, she will tell you that is her favorite thing to eat, along with the apple pancakes we serve.”
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AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Today includes the Blessing of the Paddlers, Spikes Challenge - Sat., Classic Car & Truck Show, & more. festival.ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar
PAUL MCMULLEN MEMORIAL 5K: 8:30am, 398 Chestnut St., Cadillac. The course will feature live music. $20. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Cadillac/PaulMcMullenMe morial5kRunWalk?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ 4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: July
15-22. Today includes the Drenth Memorial Foot Race, Ryan Shay Mile, Street Parade, Venetian Rhythms “Rockin’ the Townhouse” with Union Guns, Venetian Lighted Boat Parade, Spectacular Harbor Fireworks, & much more. venetianfestival.com
JEFF DRENTH MEMORIAL 5K & 10K: Charlevoix. Includes 1 mile, 5K & 10K races that benefit Charlevoix High School crosscountry teams as well as a scholarship honoring legendary coach Pete Spieles. The 5K & 10K races start at 9am at the corner of Park Ave. & Grant St., two blocks west of downtown. The Family Mile starts at 10am on Bridge St. at the stoplight. venetianraces.com
15TH ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT: 10am-5pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. Only four-player teams. $60 per team. Bring your own food & beverage along with picnic blankets or lawn chairs. Casual bocce: If you join just to toss a couple of bocce, there will be plenty of room after the first few games are over. Register. fareharbor.com/ embeds/book/thevillagetc/items/311843/ calendar/2023/07/?flow=no&full-items=yes
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23RD ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, The Village at Bay Harbor, along the waterfront on Marina Lawns. Featuring artists from across the country. There will be live music by Kanin Elizabeth on Sat., July 22 from 1-4pm, & live music by Make Believe Spurs on Sun., July 23 from 1-4pm.
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL
III: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg, July 19-23. CSI 2*, USHJA National Hunter Derby, Premier Hunters/Jumper 6/Equitation. GA, $15. traversecityhorseshows.com/events
KALKASKA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: 10am-5pm, Railroad Square Park, Kalkaska. Ceramics, candles, photography, mixed media & more. There will also be live dance performances, a free kids make & take fish project, dance classes & food trucks.
OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in art for all ages. Free. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/open-studio-july-22
BOOK SIGNING WITH MICHIGAN AUTHOR KATHRYN RANKIN COVINGTON: 10:30am-1pm, Tinker Studio, TC. Meet the author & pick up your signed copy of “The Ripple of Stones.” tinkerstudiotc.com
COASTAL CARAVAN ART FAIR: 11am7pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Juried art fair with free admission & free hot dogs. There will also be a kids’ craft tent & other family activities, from trying out the ceramics studio to exploring new wellness programs. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org/coastal-caravanart-fair
COFFEE W/ THE AUTHORS: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Join author Jerry Dennis & artist/illustrator Glenn Wolff, both of TC, in a conversation about working collaboratively. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the discussion. Dennis & Wolff have worked together for more than 30 years. Together, they’ve published nine books about the natural world stories, myths, natural histories, fly fishing, & wooden canoes. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all
FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC WEXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 11am-1pm, Cadillac Wexford Public Library, Cadillac. friendsofthecadillaclibrary.wordpress.com/upcoming-programs
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MINDFUL ME FOR KIDS: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join Emily Kotz from 4-H/MSU Extension for a kids program on mindfulness. This program aims to promote mindful practices in youth that lead to improvements in managing goals, developing a sense of self, time management, stress management, emotional regulation, & mindful eating practices. Free. tadl.org/events
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OTP YOUNG COMPANY PRESENTS “DISNEY’S NEWSIES JR.”: 2pm & 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy & leader of a band of young newspaper sellers in 1899 Manhattan. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack rallies young workers from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. Prices include fees - Adults: $21; Youth under 18: $12. oldtownplayhouse.com/young-company/performances/ disneys-newsies-jr.html
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BOOK SIGNING: 3-5pm, Horizon Books, TC. Author Abra Berens will sign her book “Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit.” horizonbooks.com/event/pulp-abraberens-book-signing
GENE RANTZ PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: 6-8pm, Northport Arts Association, Northport. Up to 50 artists paint for two days & then sell their original paintings on Sat. at the Wet Paint Sale; reception starts at 6pm. Gallery Exhibit continues July 23 - Aug. 6. $20. northportartsassociation.org
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THE NEIL DIAMOND LEGACY: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Not an imitation but a musical celebration of the artistry with vocalists & an all-star live band playing all the big hits such as “Cherry, Cherry,” “I’m A Believer,” “America,” “Hello Again,” “Sweet Caroline,” & many more. $32; student, $28. cityoperahouse.org/node/469
DEAN YOUNG COUNTRY MUSIC: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Dean Young is the lead singer for the Epic Eagles. Enjoy an evening with Dean (backed by his Epic Eagles bandmates) as he showcases his original country music, as featured on the album “Makin’ a Life.” Tickets are $30 adults; $25 Veterans; $15 students. OR buy tickets to this event AND the Epic Eagles concert on Fri., July 21 for a discounted price: $50 adults; $40 Veterans; $20 students. theoperahouse.org/tickets
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DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Experience the music of three beloved ballets. The ensemble will perform Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite, Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, & selections from Act III of Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth. $52-$69. interlochen.org/events/ detroit-symphony-orchestra-2023-07-22
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ARTURO SANDOVAL: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. A protégé
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Disability Network Northern Michigan, Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation, and Norte Youth Cycling present 2023 Accessible Recreation Day on Weds., July 26 from 1-4pm at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC. Learn about regional inclusive recreation agencies and grow community connections while the family has fun exploring hands-on activities. Enjoy free accessible bike demos, a fishing activity, multi-sensory scavenger hunt, bowling and much more. disabilitynetwork.org
of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval is the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, 10-time Grammy Award Winner, Emmy award recipient, & six-time Billboard award winner. $107, $92, $77, $62, $47. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/arturo-sandoval
MUSIC IN MACKINAW: JUST FOLKIN’ WITCHA: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.
july
sunday
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Today includes Spikes Challenge - Sun., & more. festival.ausableriverfest.com/ event-calendar
SGT. JUSTIN HANSEN MEMORIAL PATRIOT RUN: 8:30am, Rodes Field, Kingsley. Featuring a 5K Fun Run & Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run. $25, $10. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Kingsley/SgtJustinHansenMemorialPatriotR un?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOO nKQ3vCO8buOw
5K WINE RUN: 9am, French Valley Vineyard, Cedar. Besides walking or running this 5K, also enjoy the amazing scenery & landscape, & a pour of wine. Find ‘French Valley Wine Run 5k’ on Facebook. $35; $50 after July 12; $25 ages 1-20.
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INDIAN RIVER KAYAK BIKE BIATHLON: 9am, Burt Lake’s DeVoe Beach. 2.24 miles of kayaking on the Inland Waterway & 11.68 miles of bicycling on the North Central State Trail. $80. runsignup.com/Race/MI/IndianRiver/IndianRiverBiathlon
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23RD ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 22)
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CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW: 10am-2pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Free. facebook.com/events/426958149536044
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GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL III: (See Sat., July 22)
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KALKASKA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: (See Sat., July 22)
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HEADSTONE CLEANING: 2pm, Crystal Lake East Cemetery, Frankfort. The Benzie Area Historical Society is offering this program with historian Jane Purkis to train volunteers in the correct methods of cleaning cemetery gravestones. Bring a cleaning kit: bucket, gallon or two of water, stiff natural brush, stiff sponge, old toothbrush, trowel, trash bag, & plastic or wood scraper. 231-882-5539.
CLASSICS AT THE GARDEN: 3pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Enjoy music from the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra wsg musicians from Frankfort High School. $10$15. gardentheater.org/upcoming-events ----------------------
SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. Enjoy the Sunshine String Band. Bring a blanket. Free.
FIVE FOR FIGHTING: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Wsg Interlochen Arts Academy singer-songwriters. Bringing his unique falsetto voice, Grammynominated singer-songwriter Five for Fighting is known for his brand of piano-based soft rock. Enjoy favorites like “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” & “100 Years.” $46-$62. interlochen. org/events/five-for-fighting-2023-07-23 ----------------------
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See classical artists of tomorrow with some of the nation’s finest musicians as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. $26 adult; $19 child through college. interlochen.org/events/ world-youth-symphony-orchestra-jader-bignamini-conductor-dso-side-side-2023-07-23
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AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Today includes Marathon Monday, Well Being Evening, & more. festival.ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar
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FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIESJAMMIN’ MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Featuring multiple award winning “little” big band from Detroit, Planet D Nonet.
INAUGURAL GREAT LAKES ALL STAR
SERIES: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Presented by the TC Pit Spitters. Today includes the Homerun Challenge & much more. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-citypit-spitters/schedule
DONNY OSMOND: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. A musical icon & television star for more than six decades, Donny Osmond has 65 albums to his credit, has sold more than 100 million albums, & topped the charts with hits such as “Go Away Little Girl,” “Soldier of Love,” & “Puppy Love.” $49-$99. interlochen.org/ events/donny-osmond-2023-07-24
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT: 8pm, Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Find out
which animals roam in the park after dark. Join a Ranger as you explore the adaptations that allow Michigan wildlife to survive. Must have a park entrance pass or annual pass. Free. nps.gov/planyourvisit/eventdetails.htm?id=4F154326-B8D8-9FDCA0DA4C2EEE6C9E17
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RUNNING BEAR RUN: 9am, Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor. Glen Arbor Women’s Club 16th Annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 mile Kids Run/Walk. After the run, enjoy a celebration & refreshments. Proceeds benefit local scholarships & local charitable organizations. $5-$25; $30 day of. rfeventservices.redpodium.com/2023-running-bear-5k ----------------------
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Today is Kids Day & includes Rock & Rest Event, & more. festival.ausableriverfest. com/event-calendar
BABY’S BREATH WORKBEE: 10am-noon, Elberta Beach. Join ISN & the GT Regional Land Conservancy to remove invasive baby’s breath. Please bring work gloves. Long pants & close-toed shoes are recommended because there is poison ivy around the beach. Meet at the Elberta Beach parking lot. Free. habitatmatters.org/babys-breathworkbees.html
PEEPERS: “GOING BATTY”: 10am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. An adult-accompanied program for learners ages 3-5 years old, of all experience levels with the natural world. Enjoy a 60-minute nature program that includes stories, crafts,
music, & discovery activities. $5/child. natureiscalling.org/preschool-peepers-program
TADL SUMMER CLUBHOUSE & SNACKS AROUND THE WORLD: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Books, games, craft kits, & more - plus snacks from north Africa courtesy of Oryana Food Co-op. Free. tadl.org/events
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
BOOK LAUNCH & SIGNING EVENT: 1pm, Horizon Books, TC. Celebrate the launch of “Horses of Fire” by A.D. Rhine, a historicallyrooted retelling of the Trojan War in which Troy’s strong yet misunderstood women take center stage. The two authors behind this cowriting team are lifelong friends who met as military “brats” on a U.S. Army post in Germany (and one of them is now local to TC). Both authors will be present to sign copies of their book. Free. horizonbooks.com/event/horses-fire
ALL TOGETHER NOW TEENS: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Grab a snack & read a book, color, play a game, talk or just hang out. Free. tadl.org/events
TELL-A-TAIL: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL’s kind & gentle therapy dogs. Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection. Free. tadl.org/events
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Co-op, outdoor patio, 10th St., TC. Meet representatives from the TC Horse Shows & gain insight into the equestrian sport. Also connect with six local non-profit organizations partnering with the horse show through the Charity Ticket Program. Free. traversecityhorseshows.com/charity2023
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER NATE GEINZER: 5:30-7:30pm, TC Whiskey Co.
LIVE ON THE BIDWELL PLAZA: JELLY ROLL BLUES BAND: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Bidwell Plaza, Petoskey. Pack a picnic & groove to family-friendly tunes. Bring a folding chair. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/live-bidwell-plaza-jellyroll-blues-band
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LAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE: 7-9pm, Tank Hill, Frankfort. Opening Night: “The Tempest on Tank Hill.” BYO lawn chairs. RSVP. $25 donation at door; $10 for 12 & under. lakesideshakespeare.org/performances
INAUGURAL GREAT LAKES ALL STAR SERIES: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Presented by the TC Pit Spitters. Today includes the Great Lakes All-Star Game & much more. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/schedule
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE OF THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. $82, $72, $57, $42, $37. greatlakescfa.org/ events/detail/dso-quartet
MACKINAW CITY SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES: STRAITS AREA CONCERT
BAND: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City.
july
wednesday
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH INTERIM CITY MANAGER NATE GEINZER: 8:30-10:30am, Mundos, 305 W. Front St., TC.
WOMEN’S CLUB/HARBOR SPRINGS
CHAMBER ART SHOW: 9am-4pm, Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs. Featuring more than 75 artists. 50% of all proceeds go directly back into the community. Suggested donation: $3. harborspringschamber.com/events/details/womens-club-harbor-springs-chamber-2023-artshow-12119?calendarMonth=2023-07-01
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL
IV: Flintfields Horse Park, July 26-30. CSI 3*/ Dudley B. Smith Equitation Championship & $10,000 Trainer Bonus/$25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby/Pro & Non Pro Traverse City Derby’s/Premier Hunters / Jumper 6 / Equitation. traversecityhorseshows.com/events
SUMMER READING PROGRAM GRAND
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STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN: 11am, GT Area Children’s Garden, behind Traverse Area District Library, TC. Grab your sunscreen & a blanket & head to the garden for nature-inspired tales. Best for ages 2-6 with an adult. Free. tadl.org/events
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CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS
IN THE PARK: Noon-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Enjoy music by Third Degree. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2023
ACCESSIBLE RECREATION DAY: 1-4pm, GT Civic Center, TC. Presented by Disability Network Northern Michigan, GT County Parks & Recreation, & Norte Youth Cycling. Learn about regional inclusive recreation agencies & grow community connections while the family has fun exploring hands-on activities. Enjoy accessible bike demos, a fishing activity, Multi-Sensory Scavenger Hunt, bowling & much more. Free.
IN-STORE MEET & GREET: 1-3pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Meet A.D. Rhine, author of “Horses of Fire.” Free. mcleanandeakin.com/event
OPEN STUDIO CREATIVE HOUR: 3:30pm, Arts for All of Northern Michigan, 1485 Barlow St., TC. Bring your own project or try some of our supplies for sketching, painting, beaded jewelry-making & stop-motion animation. Ages 9 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Free. artsforallnmi.org/events
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AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Today includes ARCM/Time Trials, HUP ABC Race, & more. festival.ausableriverfest.com/ event-calendar
NATURE MAKERS - FOSSIL FUN: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Friends from the Pebble Pups (the kids’ version of the Grand Traverse Rock & Mineral Club) join to explore the art of dinosaur drawing as well as some hands on viewing of rocks & fossils. Best suited for ages 6 - 12. Free. tadl.org/events
AUTHOR KATHERINE REAY: 6pm, Glen Lake Library, Program Room, Empire. Enjoy a conversation with author Katherine Reay, who will read from her new novel “A Shadow in Moscow.” glenlakelibrary.net
EVENING ON RIVER STREET: 6-9pm, Downtown Elk Rapids. Enjoy live music from TC Knuckleheads, kids’ activities, food from local restaurants & more.
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ELLSWORTH CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE: 7pm, Ellsworth Community Square, next to Banks Township Hall. Enjoy acoustic rock with Ryan Cassidy. Bring a chair or blanket. Free.
LAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE: (See Tues., July 25)
FREE TRAVERSE CITY DANCE PROJECT PERFORMANCE: 7:30pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Enjoy original choreography, live music & professional dancers from around the country. Following the performance will be a Q&A with artists. gardentheater.org/upcoming-events
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NMCAA’S LAUNDRY PROJECT: 6-9am, Eastfield Laundry, TC. Free laundry service for those in need. 947-3780.
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36TH ANNUAL WALLOON LAKE FLYWHEELERS TRACTOR, ENGINE, & CRAFT SHOW: 00145 US 131 N., Boyne Falls, July 27-30. Featuring Unstyled Tractors, washing machines, Economy Small Engines, & a parade of power at 2pm daily. fee donation of $7.
COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10-11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. With photographer Tom Barrat & writer Sarah Moran Martin. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/coffee10-tom-barrat-and-sarah-moran-martin
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL IV: (See Weds., July 26)
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PETOSKEY LIBRARY FRIENDS’ ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE: 10am-4pm, Petoskey District Library, lower level. Thousands of titles. 25cents - $3. Plus vintage & collector books, puzzles & board games individually priced.
SUMMER CLUBHOUSE - SPECIAL GUEST DAY: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Play games, grab a craft kit to go, find a new book, enjoy snacks & more. At 11am performer Mat Emerick joins as Silly Sailor Snoopenheimer. This program will feature wacky comedy, stories, juggling, music, mime & illusions. Free. tadl.org/events
SUMMER READING PROGRAM WRAP-UP
PARTY WITH SBBDL: 10:30am, North Park Pavilion, Suttons Bay. This week’s Summer Reading theme is All Together Now with PLAY! Great Lakes Children’s Museum will connect through play. For all kids, preschool through 8th grade. Free. sbbdl.org
KIDS CAN COOK COOKING CLASS: 11am12:30pm, Interlochen Public Library. For ages 5-12. This class helps educate kids about good nutrition, what’s in season, planning & preparing meals, & reading food labels. Registration required. 231-276-6767. Free. ----------------------
SUMMER READING PROGRAM FINALE!: 11am, Richardi Park, Pavilion, Bellaire. Call 231-533-8814 to RSVP. Free. bellairelibrary.org
“SCOTCH-IRISH RESEARCH”: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Enjoy the Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society’s monthly program. Guest speaker will be Derek Blount. Free. gtags.org
BOOK READING, ACTIVITY & BOOK
SIGNING: 2-4pm, Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. Featuring “Who Am I” by Julie Buchholtz. threepinesstudio.com
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Today includes live music by Derek Boik, Main Stage & Brew Ave., ARCM/Time Trials, The Business Canoe Relays, live music by 2nd Hand, live music by The Knockauffs, & more. festival.ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar
TWEEN TIME: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. This program aims to inspire young minds & encourage their artistic expression through a variety of hands-on craft projects. Geared toward ages 9-12. Free. tadl.org/events
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BBQ: 4-6pm, Bayfront Park, Festival Place Shelter, Petoskey. Presented by Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Volunteers can enjoy grilled hotdogs, sides, beverages & Tom’s Mom’s Cookies. RSVP. watershedcouncil.org
ARTIST MEET & GREET: TRISHA WITTY & NANCY ADAMS NASH: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Galleries, Petoskey. Help welcome the artists of CTAC-Petoskey’s summer exhibitions. “Animal - VegetableMineral: Paintings by Nancy Adams Nash” & “Trisha Witty: Pilgrimages in Paint, A Retrospective 1988 to Present” will be on display & the exhibiting artists will be in attendance. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/artistmeet-greet-trisha-witty-nancy-adams-nash ----------------------
“JOY” TO THE MUSIC: 6pm, The Ridge at Verterra, Northport. Presented by the Leland Women’s Civic Club, this is a performance by Interlochen Arts Camp students & faculty. $100/person. eventbrite.com/e/ joy-to-the-music-interlochen-studentsperforming-at-ridge-at-verterra-tickets620208158297?aff=oddtdtcreator
HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: PURE MICHIGAN: 6:30-8:30pm, Downtown
Harbor Springs. Featuring the Kyle Brown Band, John Paul, Mike Ward, The Revel Eyes, & Magic by Jania.
CONCERTS ON THE LAWN FEAT. THE GORDON LIGHTFOOT TRIBUTE: 7pm, GT Pavilions, Grand Lawn, TC. Free. gtpavilions. org/news-events/2023-concerts-on-the-lawn
JOSHUA DAVIS: 7pm, Elk Rapids Day Park, Deborah Wentworth Memorial Pavilion. Enjoy Americana folk, blues, country & jazz with Davis. Free. artrapids.net/free-concerts-inthe-park-2023
LAKE CITY MUSIC IN THE PARK: ADAM JOYNT BAND: 7-9pm, 115 E. John St., Lake City. ----------------------
LAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE: (See Tues., July 25)
THE SOUND GARDEN PROJECT: FIVEMIND REEDS: 7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, outdoor courtyard, Petoskey. Free. interlochenpublicradio.org/the-sound-garden-project
UPBEAT CADILLAC MUSIC SERIES: PLANET D NONET: 7-9:15pm, 100 S. Lake St., Cadillac.
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Enjoy The Temptations, five-time Grammy Award winners who topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart 53 times & scored four number-one hits: “My Girl,” “Can’t Get Next To You,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” & “Just My Imagination”; & The Four Tops who rocketed to overnight fame in 1964 with their breakout hit “Baby I Need Your Loving,” along with other Top 40 hits including “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).” $36-$73. interlochen. org/events/temptations-four-tops-2023-07-27
OPERA: GIANNI SCHICCHI/SUOR ANGELICA: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Comedy & tragedy in one night of soaring voices, sublime orchestral harmony & great storytelling. $0-$30. bayviewassociation.org
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62ND ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: Little Traverse Bay. Featuring nearly 100 boats. Presented by the Little Traverse Yacht Club. ltyc.org
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36TH ANNUAL WALLOON LAKE FLYWHEELERS TRACTOR, ENGINE, & CRAFT SHOW: (See Thurs., July 27)
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Today includes live music by The Knockauffs, Street Eats Food Court, Arts & Craft Show 2023, MI Ave. Booths, live music by Grayling Marching Band & The Bridge Between, ARCM/ Time Trials, Grayling Eagles #3465 Meat Dinner & Horseshoe Tournament, & more. festival. ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar
PETOSKEY SIDEWALK SALES: 9am-6pm, Downtown Petoskey.
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GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL IV: (See Weds., July 26)
PETOSKEY LIBRARY FRIENDS’ ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE: (See Thurs., July 27)
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QUILT & ART SHOW: 10am-4pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Torch Area Artisans Guild, also known as TAAG, will hold a Quilt & Artisan Show with Boutique. There will be a variety of quilts, needle-
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work, paintings, etc. on exhibit as well as a Boutique with handmade items & paintings for sale. No entry charge. facebook.com/TorchAreaArtisansGuild
THE SCARROW FRIDAY FORUMS: 10am, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. “Socialism, Capitalism and the Political Divide: A Look at the Past to Help Decide Our Future.” Presented by Jarrett Skorup. Free. bayviewassociation.org/friday-forum
STORIES ON THE FRONT LAWN: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Geared toward families with young children. Free. tadl.org/events
CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Noon-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Enjoy music by The Real Ingredients. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2023
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9TH ANNUAL BENZIE BAYOU: BLUES & ZYDECO FUNDRAISER: 4pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Nationally acclaimed musicians perform blues, jazz, & zydeco music with local food vendors cooking up southern inspired cuisine. Proceeds benefit Grow Benzie’s community center & partner programs. Performers include Joshua Davis & Friends, The Fabulous Horndogs, and K Jones & the Benzie Playboys. $35. growbenzie.org/events-calendar/9th-annualbenzie-bayou-blues-zydeco-fundraiser
AFTER-HOURS GALLERY VISIT: 5-8pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. glenarborart.org
18TH ANNUAL MACKINAW AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY/HERITAGE VILLAGE HISTORIC FESTIVAL: 6-8pm, Heritage Vil-
lage, Mackinaw City. Tonight is Friday Fun Night with the Picture Perfect Pet Parade & hot dog dinner. mackinawhistory.org
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STROLL THE STREETS: 6-9pm, Downtown Boyne City. Enjoy live music, entertainment, children’s activities & more.
31ST ANNUAL ART LEELANAU BENEFIT & EXHIBIT: 6:30pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Enjoy art, music, food & community. Proceeds from this event support programming at the Old Art Building for adults & youth. Your ticket includes food from Island Thyme Catering, live music from The Springtails, & a cash bar with local volunteer bartenders. Only members will have Early Access to the Exhibit beginning at 5:30pm. Works will be on display 11am-4pm daily from July 29 - Aug. 6. $70. oldartbuilding.com/events/artleelanau-2023-annual-exhibit-and-benefit
FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK: TWO TRACK MIND: 6:30-8:30pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs.
DOWNTOWN GAYLORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring The Real Ingredients. Bring a chair.
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LAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE: (See Tues., July 25)
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MUSICAL THEATER KARAOKE
SHOW: 7pm, The Greenhouse - Willow/ Primos, Cadillac. Presented by Cadillac Footliter Teens. facebook.com/even ts/1421153018737112/1429378574581223
OTP YOUNG COMPANY PRESENTS
“SHOWSTOPPERS”: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The OTP Young Company’s Teen & Advanced Musical Theatre Workshops present their annual musical revue. Ticket prices include fees: Adult: $21; youth under 18: $12. oldtownplayhouse.com/young-company/performances/showstoppers.html
SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT:
7-8:30pm, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Enjoy Delta blues & gypsy jazz with Bee Taylor. Free.
CHENG SQUARED DUO: 7:30pm, Cheboygan Opera House. Featuring Chinese-Canadian pianist Silvie Cheng & her brother, cellist Brian Cheng, winner of the 2022 Queen Elizabeth Competition & 2021 Concours de Gen ve. Enjoy works by Dvorak, Brahms & Chopin. $30; $25 Veterans; free for students. theoperahouse.org/tickets
LAVENDER GOES PINK: JILL JACK & THE KEYNOTE SISTERS: 7:30pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Breast Cancer Benefit Evening: Wear pink & enjoy performances by Americana, folk, rock, country, pop & blues singer & guitarist Jill Jack; & Americana artists Phoebe & Jaclyn. $44 theater seats; $20 lawn seats. lavenderhillfarm.com/the-series
COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN: SOLD OUT: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Vanity Fair calls Regan “The funniest stand-up alive.” $87, $82, $72, $67, $47. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/brian-regan
MACKINAW CITY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Enjoy Motown & rock music with the Motor City Memories.
OPERA: GIANNI SCHICCHI/SUOR AN-
GELICA: (See Thurs., July 27)
TEEN LOCK-IN: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Kids 13-18 years old are invited to spend the night at the library. Arrival time is 8-8:30pm. After that there will be no arriving late or leaving early, except for the optional pick-up time of 11pm. Featuring games, crafts, music, movies & more. There will be pizza, snacks & something healthier. All participants must turn in a signed permission slip no later than 8pm on Mon., July 24. Permission slips may be picked up at the library or printed from the event link. Free. tadl.org/ event/teen-lock-0
MOVIES IN THE PARK AT DARK: 9:30pm, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Featuring “Top Gun Maverick.” Free.
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PATRICK’S HEAVY RIDE: 6:45am, Darrow Park, TC. Norte’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Choose from routes of 90 miles, 55 miles or 20 miles. Post-ride celebration at The Little Fleet. norteyouthcycling.org/patrick-heavy-ride?mc_ cid=40b7bddb8f&mc_eid=df24b9efb4 ----------------------
MACKINAC BRIDGE SWIM: This 4-5 mile swim starts at Forst Michilimackinac State Park, Mackinaw City at 7am. mackinacbridgeswim.com
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Today includes the GRA 10K & 5K, Lumberjack Breakfast, Miss AuSable River Festival, live music by Love Thug & Adam Hoppe, Duck Derby, Downtown Parade, & much more. festival.ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar
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62ND ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: (See Fri., July 28)
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36TH ANNUAL WALLOON LAKE FLYWHEELERS TRACTOR, ENGINE, & CRAFT SHOW: (See Thurs., July 27)
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ALDEN DAYS: 9am-4pm, Downtown Alden. Includes The Alden Run, farmer’s market & craft show, parade, kids’ games, face painting, blacksmith & wood carving demonstrations, & more.
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CROOKED TREE 62ND ANNUAL ART FAIR: 9am-4pm, GT County Civic Center, TC. Featuring 130 artists & artisans from across the country. Enjoy a kids activity tent, food vendors, & free parking & admission. Artists represent a variety of art media, including sculpture, jewelry, glass, fibers, paintings & other 2-D fine art, pottery, metalwork, & more. Free. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/crooked-tree-artfair-july-29-2023
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MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: 9am5pm, Washington Park, Cheboygan. Featuring a large assortment of crafters selling jewelry, home decor, pottery, clothing, toys, kitchen essentials, custom printed shirts & mugs, & more. For vendor info, email: madeincheboygan@ gmail.com. facebook.com/madeincheboygan
PETOSKEY SIDEWALK SALES: 9am-6pm, Downtown Petoskey.
THE ALDEN RUN: 9am, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Featuring a 5K, 10K Run & 2 Mile Fun Walk. $25; price increases after July 25. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/Alden/TheAldenRun
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$25,000 USHJA INTERNATIONAL DERBY/ DUDLEY B. SMITH EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP: 10am, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Enjoy Olympic-caliber show jumping. Featuring equestrian performances, food & drink options, & family-friendly activities. This week’s event is dedicated to supporting the Cherryland Humane Society. Gates open at 9am. $15 GA. eventbrite. com/e/25000-ushja-intl-hunter-derby-and-dudley-b-smith-equitation-championship-tickets617322065917?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
18TH ANNUAL MACKINAW AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY/HERITAGE VILLAGE HISTORIC FESTIVAL:10am-3pm, Heritage Village, Mackinaw City. Today includes the Jack Pine Lumberjack Demo, Maypole Freedom School, Gospel music with Jim Stevens, Vintage Baseball Pick-Up Demo/Game, music with Dan House, raffle drawing, quilters, spinners, juggler, & much more. mackinawhistory.org
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL IV: (See Weds., July 26)
OPEN STUDIO: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in free arts & crafts for the whole family. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/openstudio-july-29
PETOSKEY LIBRARY FRIENDS’ ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE: (See Thurs., July 27)
QUILT & ART SHOW: 10am-4pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Torch Area Artisans Guild, also known as TAAG, will hold a Quilt & Artisan Show with Boutique. There will be a variety of quilts, needlework, paintings, etc. on exhibit as well as a Boutique with handmade items & paintings for sale. No entry charge. facebook.com/TorchAreaArtisansGuild
THE DUNE ECOSYSTEMS OF ANTRIM
CREEK: 10am, Antrim Creek North Entrance. A Grass River Natural Area naturalist will guide you as you explore this unique dune & forest ecosystem by admiring endangered species like Lake Huron Tansy & learning the area’s natural & human history. Free. grassriver.org
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COFFEE W/ THE AUTHORS: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Poet Holly Wren Spaulding will talk about keeping & banning words. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the discussion. Spaulding, a northern Michigan native now living in southern Maine, published her third book of poems, “Familiars,” in 2020. It was a response to the 2015 deletion of words by the Oxford Junior Dictionary. “Familiars” is full of poems about trees, flowers, magic, touch, memory, erasure, power, & [Spaulding’s] grief over the changing climate. Free. glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all
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“SAND, SEA & SHELLS”: Noon-4pm, Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. 22nd Annual Flower Show presented by the East Jordan Garden Club & the Jordan River Arts Council. Over 50 entries. You vote for the winners! Free admission.
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LADY LUCK’S M-22 AUTOMOTIVE SHOWCASE: 3-5pm, Peshawbestown, north lot of Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge. All motorized vehicles are welcomed to attend & bystanders are encouraged to place their votes on multiple judging classes. leelanausandscasino.com/ play/lady-luck-m22-automotive-showcase
GAYLORD COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA - PAVILION POPS: 7-9pm, Pavilion on Court St., Downtown Gaylord. Free. gaylordorchestra.org
MUSICAL THEATER KARAOKE
SHOW: 7pm, The Greenhouse - Willow/ Primos, Cadillac. Presented by Cadillac Footliter Teens. facebook.com/even ts/1421153018737112/1429378574581223
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“SHOWSTOPPERS”: (See Fri., July 28)
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK BATTLE JACKS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/schedule ----------------------
2023 MANITOU MUSIC: THE TRAVERSE CITY DANCE PROJECT: 7:30pm, Nash Road Red Barn, Maple City. Enjoy original choreography, live music, & professional dancers from around the country. $35 GAAC members; $40 non-members. glenarborart. org/events/tc-dance-project
BAROQUE ON BEAVER FESTIVAL
OPENING NIGHT: YING LI, SOLO PIANO: 7:30pm, BIC Center, Beaver Island. Ying Li is the winner of the 2021 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions and the inaugural Antonio Mormone International Prize in Italy. $100. store.biccenter.org/ product/ying-li-solo-piano ----------------------
WOOD BOX HEROES: 7:30pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Melding together various sounds including country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock & classical. Wood Box Heroes has numerous GRAMMY, IBMA, CMA, ACM & other industry-recognized honors. $35, $15.
GIRL NAMED TOM: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. This trio is made up of three siblings: Bekah, Joshua, & Caleb Liechty. They notably made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice.” GA: $30. bayviewassociation.org
MACKINAW CITY SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Roth Performance Shell, Mackinaw City. Enjoy folk & pop music with Brady Corcoran.
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62ND ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: (See Fri., July 28)
36TH ANNUAL WALLOON LAKE FLYWHEELERS TRACTOR, ENGINE, & CRAFT SHOW: (See Thurs., July 27) ----------------------
GREAT LAKES EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL IV: (See Weds., July 26)
MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., July 29, except today’s time is 10am-3pm.)
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FOURTH ANNUAL TC CHERRY WHISKEY FEST: Noon-4pm, The Stillhouse - TC Whiskey Co., TC. Tickets include a premium cocktail, sample of 2023 Barrel Proof Cherry Whiskey, TC Whiskey tasting glass, raffle
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COFFEE WITH THE AUTHORS: 1pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. A live, conversational interview with local & regional authors about the writing craft & process. Join poet Holly Wren Spaulding in a conversation about keeping & banning words. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, will lead the discussion. Free. glenarborart.org
$145,100 CSI3* GRAND PRIX: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Enjoy Olympic-caliber show jumping. Featuring equestrian performances, food & drink options, & family-friendly activities. This week’s event is dedicated to supporting Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Gates open at noon. $15 GA. eventbrite.com/e/145100-fei-3-grandprix-tickets-599194505897?aff=odcleoevent sincollection
OTP YOUNG COMPANY PRESENTS “SHOWSTOPPERS”: (See Fri., July 28, except today’s time is 2pm.)
SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: RIVERTOWN JAZZ BAND: 4-6pm, Marina Park, Harbor Springs. ----------------------
BUY THE RUNWAY GALA: 5pm, French Valley Vineyard, event barn, Cedar. Leelanau Christian Neighbors’ annual fundraising event. Fashions from Samaritan’s Closet will be modeled & available for purchase, along with silent auction items. Ticket price includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine, & entertainment. Help support this local food pantry. $75. leelanauchristianneighbors.org
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK BATTLE JACKS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/schedule
WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: GEMMA NEW, CONDUCTOR: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. New Zealand Symphony Principal Conductor Gemma New joins the World Youth Symphony Orchestra for their fifth performance of the season. $26 adult; $19 child through college. interlochen.org/ events/world-youth-symphony-orchestragemma-new-conductor-2023-07-30
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FREE CHILDREN’S DENTAL FAIR: Copper Ridge parking lot, TC. United Way of Northwest Michigan has partnered with Delta Dental to borrow a large dental bus & park it out front of their new building in Copper Ridge, TC to host a four-week long “pop-up clinic” to help alleviate some of the backlog of young children waiting to be seen by a dentist.
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july 30 For Traverse City area news and events, visit TraverseTicker.com
Hours are Mondays, 9am-3pm & TuesdaysFridays, 8am-3pm from July 11 - Aug. 4. Services are provided on a walk-in basis only. unitedwaynwmi.org
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LAVENDER FEST FRIDAYS: Fridays, 10am5pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Bring a picnic & enjoy live music, face painting, classes, activities & more. lavenderhillfarm.com
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HARBOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY BAND: Mondays, Harbor Springs waterfront, next to Pier Restaurant, 8pm. Free outdoor symphony band concerts.
JORDAN VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND: Thursdays, 7:30pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan.
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
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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 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
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
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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 July 22 market will feature live music by Lee Dyer. The July 29 market will feature live music by Kyle Brown. 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
DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY FARMERS MARKET: 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
FRANKFORT FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June 10 – Sept. 9. Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 Main St., Frankfort.
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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
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
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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 through Sept. twistedfishgallery.com/ event/alan-maciag-exhibit-at-mari-vineyards-with-twisted-fish
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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 July 7 - Aug. 5. higherartgallery.com
SUMMER SALON: Runs June 30 - 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
OLIVER ART CENTER PRESENTS SUMMER MEMBER SHOW: Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Featuring a wide variety of work in all mediums. The show runs through July 28. Oliver Art Center is open Mon. - Sat., 10am4pm. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
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CHARLES CULVER PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION: On display throughout downtown Bellaire, mid-June 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 July & Aug. from 10am3pm weekdays & is open during evening
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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
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
THREE PINES STUDIO, CROSS VILLAGE:
- PHOEBE MOLL & JOANN CONDINO
SHOW – ART OF THE TABLE: July 1525. Enjoy work by Phoebe Moll, ceramist, & Joann Condino, fiber artist. Phoebe’s farmhouse inspired functional ware filled with earth tones is complemented by Joann’s Italian rooted woodblocked linens. threepinesstudio.com/events/phoebe-moll-joanncondino-show-art-of-the-table
ROBERT SCUDDER SHOW - FARM TO TABLE: July 15-25. Oil paintings by Robert Scudder. threepinesstudio.com/events/robert-scudder-show-farm-to-table
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-pastelsociety-2023-members-juried-exhibition-
REFLECTIONS BETWEEN CONVERSA: 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 July 8 - 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 July 8 - Aug. 5. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ royce-deans-and-angela-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
- LUSTER: REALISM & HYPERREALISM IN CONTEMPORARY AUTOMOBILE & MOTORCYCLE PAINTING: Runs through
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by Joseph Beyer
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Should you choose to accept the mission, before you rush out to see the seventh installment of Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise, you’ll need to clear your schedule for the 2 hour and 43 minute film (and more in 2024 if you’d like to see the second part finale).
It’s all part of a monumental effort to bring you back to the big screen, and Cruise himself seems intent on trying to save the motion picture industry, seeing no other option than to go rogue like the Ethan Hunt character he’s been playing now for almost 30 years. As the key M.I. creative, Cruise is star, stuntman, producer, and keeper of the flame for the last generation of movie stars known by their real names and not the comic book characters they play.
And in the short term at least, it seems to be working. Dead Reckoning is having the best M.I. opening to date, with over $80M in box office receipts during just the first five days of its release. Cruise’s enthusiasm for “mass entertainment” is, in fact, bringing audiences back.
Based on the characters created by Bruce Geller in 1966, the original Impossible Mission Force (IMF) formula remains largely the same: A secret, elite force for good takes on assignments only if they are impossible and have the more-than-likely outcome of saving the world. And for those who adore Cruise’s slow-squinting twinkled eyes, dramatic jaw clenching, and absurd confidence in the face of danger, you will not be disappointed.
Is it all worth it again? This familiar journey of motorized chases, aerial feats, and characters who look ridiculously good doing epic things where they never even break a sweat?
For this critic, the answer was reluctantly, “I guess so.” Because what else is there anymore that lets you feel like a night out at the movies is worth it? So intent is this desire by Paramount Pictures that at the screening I attended, the staff gave out full color posters and IMF tchotchke pins on the way out—possibly to juice the Tomatometer but definitely as a heartfelt thank-you from the studios for remembering how to attend a large-format film in the first place.
While I realize I’ve told you precious little about the story, it’s also because there is truly precious little you need to know for this experience. You will be entertained by action sequences, interstitial moments of comedy from characters reduced to background, and adolescent abstractions about the future controlled by a Godlike artificial intelligence entity that has taken over our digital grid and is now the world’s most dangerous weapon. Of course it’s destined to fall into the wrong hands… unless the IMF team can stop it.
The AI enemy starts as an interesting premise for an interesting time, but truly is just a conventional villain disguised as a hard drive. The tactics for avoiding The Entity are to go analog and stay off the grid, forcing the CIA and other governments to run their intelligence gathering through closed-systems and outdated technologies with just enough processing power to give them a fighting chance.
Sure, some might feel the film is a bit redundant, predictable, and worn out (although it’s definitely the year of upside down and vertigo-inducing train escapes, and I’ll say no more). But for those who will always be Tom Cruise fans, this mission might be just what you’re looking for in the movies … a perfect compliment to go with your popcorn.
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BRADY'S BAR, TC
6:30-9:30:
7/23 & 7/28 -- Timothy Michael
Thayer
7/27 -- Blair Miller
CHATEAU CHANTAL, TC PATIO:
Thu -- Jazz at Sunset w/ Jeff Haas
Trio w/ Laurie Sears & Watercolorist
Lisa Flahive, 7
DELAMAR, TC
7/21-22 -- 1Wave DJs, 2-9
ENCORE 201, TC
7/21 -- DJ Ricky T, 9
7/22 – DJ Ricky T, 10
7/27 -- Larz Cabot, 8-10
7/28-29 – DJ Ricky T, 9
JACOB'S FARM, TC
6-8:30:
7/23 – Round Creek String Band
7/26 – Rhett & John
7/27 – The North Carolines
7/28 – Jabo Bihlman’s Family Jam
7/30 – Mike Moran feat. Ryan McGee
KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING
7/24 -- Trivia, 6-8
7/25 -- Open Mic, 6-8
7/26 -- KDJ, 7-9
7/28 -- Bossa Nassa, 7-9
LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC
BARREL ROOM:
7/24 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod,
6-9
TASTING ROOM, 5-7:
7/22 – Weston Buchan
7/29 -- Eliza Thorp
LIL BO, TC
Tues. – Trivia, 8-10
Weds. – Open Mic Night w/ Aldrich, 9-11
Sun. – Karaoke, 8
NORTH BAR TC
7/22 – Rebekah Jon, 1-4
7/23 – Dirty Duo, 1-4; Brett Mitchell,
5-8
7/28 – Jonathan Stoye, 1-4; Kevin Paul, 5-8
7/29 – Rob Coonrod, 1-4; Empire Highway, 5-8
7/30 – Nick Vasquez, 1-4; Luke Woltanski Duo, 5-8
RED MESA GRILL, TC
7/28 -- Mateo, 6-9
ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY, TC
7/28 – Drew Hale, 5:30-8:30
SORELLINA'S, TC
SLATE RESTAURANT:
Thurs. -- Tom Kaufmann on Piano,
5-8
Fri. & Sat. – Tom Kaufmann on Piano,
6-9
THE ALLUVION, TC
7/30 -- Jordan Hamilton Duo + Gail,
6-8:30
THE COIN SLOT, TC
7/26 – BYOVinyl, 8
THE LITTLE FLEET, TC PATIO:
7/28 -- Brother Wolf, 6:30-10
THE PARLOR, TC
7/22 – Bryan Ruby & Trent Ingram,
6-9; Jazz Cabbage, 9-12
7/25 -- Jesse Jefferson, 8-11
7/26 -- Wink, 8-11
7/27 -- Jimmy Olson, 8-11
Emmet & Cheboygan
BEARDS BREWERY, PETOSKEY
ROOT CELLAR:
7/22 – Peter Allen Jensen, 7
BIÉRE DE MAC BREW WORKS, MACKINAW CITY
BACKYARD:
7/22 -- The Mighty Hiawathas, 7
7/23 -- Mary Kenyon, 5
7/29 -- The North Carolines, 7
7/30 -- DJ Clark After Dark, 8-10
BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY
PATIO:
7/22 -- Chase & Allie, 2-6
7/28 -- Jelly Roll Blues Band, 4-7:30
CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY
7/28 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30
DIXIE SALOON, MACKINAW CITY
7/21-22 & 7/28-29 – Pete Big Dog
Fetters, 8
DOUGLAS LAKE BAR, PELLSTON
6-9:
7/23 -- Mike Ridley
7/30 – Doug Thomas
INN AT BAY HARBOR
CABANA BAR, 3-6:
7/23 – Ron Getz
7/28 & 7/30 – Holly Keller
MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BAY HARBOR
7:30-10:30:
7/26 -- Kevin Johnson
7/27 -- Bill Oeming
7/28 -- Sean Megoran
NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY
7:30-10:30:
7/22 – Holly Keller
7/26 -- Todd Aldrich
7/27 -- Will Springsteen
7/28 -- Kyle Brown
7/29 -- Donald Benjamin
NORTHLAND BREWING CO., INDIAN RIVER
BACKYARD:
7/27 -- Joel Lewandowski, 6:30-8:30
ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY
7/28 -- Dave Crater, 6-9; Old Mission Fiddle Vine, 9-12
THE PUB (NORTH BAR), TC
7/22 – Les Dalgliesh, 1-4; Empire Highway, 8-11
7/23 – Drew Hale, 4:30-7:30; Nick Vasquez, 8-11
7/26 – Tyler Roy, 8-11
7/27 – Steve Clark, 8-11
7/28 – Amanda Igra, 1-4
7/29 -- Craig Jolly, 1-4
7/30 – Drew Hale, 4:30-7:30; Nick Vasquez, 8-11
THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC
7/22 -- Stonefolk, 8-10
7/25 -- Open Mic, 7-9
7/26 -- Jazz Show & Jam, 6-8:30
7/27 -- DJ Dance Party, 9
7/28 -- The Crosscut Kings, 8-10
7/29 -- Marsupial Creampie, 8-10
7/30 -- Comedy Mixtape w/ Tilt Think Improv, 7-9
THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC PATIO, 6:30-9:30:
7/22 – True Tones
7/27 -- TSP
7/28 -- Protea
7/29 -- 4 Horsemen
TOWNLINE CIDERWORKS, WILLIAMSBURG
7/28 -- James Dake, 6 UNION STREET STATION, TC
7/22 -- Happy Hour w/ USS Comedy; then The Timebombs
7/23 -- DJ Fasel, 10
7/25 -- USS Open Mic Comedy,
8-9:30
7/26 -- Skin Kwon Doe, 10
7/27 -- DJ PRIM, 10 7/28 -- DJ Parker Marshall, 10 7/29 -- Kenny Olsen, 10
-- Producer AJ, 10
VICTORIES:
7/28 -- Driving Dawn, 9
POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS
7/22 – Ty Parkin, 4-8
7/23 – Peter Allen Jensen, 4-6
7/26-27 -- Kirby Snively, 6-8
7/29 -- Serita's Black Rose, 4-8
7/30 -- Jackie Pappas, 2-5
RUDBECKIA WINERY/BURNT
MARSHMALLOW BREWSTILLERY, PETOSKEY
7/22 – Dr. Timothy Jay Pickett, 5-7
7/23 – Lee Anne Whitman, 6
7/28 & 7/30 -- Peter Allen Jensen, 6
7/29 -- Terry Coveyou, 5-7
THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN
8-11:
7/22 -- The Pints
7/28 -- Serita's Black Rose
7/29 -- Wife Island
WALLOON LAKE WINERY, PETOSKEY
7/27 -- The Real Ingredients, 6
Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee
COYOTE CROSSING RESORT, CADILLAC
7:30:
7/22 -- Drew Hale wsg John Richard
Paul
7/29 -- Adam Joynt Band w/ Ryan
Curtis Band
Leelanau & Benzie
45 NORTH VINEYARD & WINERY, LAKE LEELANAU
7/27 -- Pinter Whitnick, 3-6
BEL LAGO VINEYARD & WINERY, CEDAR
7/22 -- Dominic Fortuna, 4-6
7/23 -- Larry Perkins, 2:30-5:30 7/25 -- Michael Fahey & Luke Woltanski, 5:30-7:30 7/29 -- Jedi Clampetts, 2:30-5:30
BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, LAKE LEELANAU TASTING ROOM LAWN:
BROOMSTACK KITCHEN & TAPHOUSE, MAPLE CITY
5:30-8:30:
7/25 -- Amanda Igra & Friends
7/26 -- Andre Villoch
7/27 -- Jim Hawley
CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY
7/23 -- Rigs & Jeels, 2-4:30
7/27 -- Jazz Cabbage, 5-7:30
7/30 -- Rhett & John, 2-4:30
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, THOMPSONVILLE
BARR PARK, 6-8:
7/22 -- Brady Corcoran
7/23 -- Doc Probes
7/28 -- Meg Gunia
7/29 -- Tim Krause
7/30 -- Blair Miller
LEVEL4 LOUNGE, 8:30-10:30:
7/26 -- Jim Hawley 7/27 -- Dave Barth 7/28 -- Dominic Fortuna
7/29 -- Nick Vasquez
DICK'S POUR HOUSE, LAKE LEELANAU Sat. -- Karaoke, 10-1
DUNE BIRD WINERY, NORTHPORT
3-6:
7/23 – Blair Miller
7/30 -- Larry Perkins
FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH
7/26 -- Open Mic Night w/ Andrew
Littlefield, 7
FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR
7/23 -- Sav Buist's Songbird Sundays,
3-6
7/27 -- Legal Rehab, 4-7
FURNACE STREET DISTILLERY, ELBERTA
6-8:
7/22 -- Blair Miller
7/27 -- Luke Woltanski & Dalton Sala
7/29 -- Kevin Johnson
GOOD HARBOR VINEYARDS, LAKE
LEELANAU
TASTING ROOM:
7/26 -- Rhett & John, noon-3
HOP LOT BREWING CO., SUTTONS BAY
5-8:
7/22 -- The Shouting Bones
7/24 -- Blair Miller
7/26 -- Jameson Bros
IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE
7/22 – Matt Gabriel, 6-8
7/23 – Monte Pride, 5-7
7/24 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 6
7/27 -- Jackie Pappas, 6-8
7/28 -- Rhett & John, 6-8
7/29 -- Busted Balloon Feat. Fremont
John, 6-8
7/30 -- John Piatek & Friends, 3-5
JODI'S TANGLED ANTLER, BEULAH
7/28 -- Karaoke, 9
LAKE ANN BREWING CO.
7/22 -- The Daydrinker Series w/ Chris Skellenger & Paul Koss, 3-6; then Chloe Kimes Band, 7-10
7/25 -- New Third Coast, 6:30-9:30
7/26 -- Mike Struwin, 6:30-9:30
7/27 -- Drew Hale, 6:30-9:30
7/28 -- Happy Hour w/ Sam Hess,
3-6; then The Derrell Syria Project,
7-10
7/29 -- The Daydrinker Series w/ The Menchacas, 3-6; then The Derrell Syria Project, 7-10
Antrim & Charlevoix
BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM
Sat,Thu -- Adam & The Cabana Boys, 7
BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BOYNE FALLS
BEACH HOUSE, DEER LAKE:
7/28 -- Nelson Olstrom, noon
BRIDGE STREET TAP ROOM, CHARLEVOIX
Wed -- Chris Calleja & Adam Engelman, 6-9
FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE
7/22 & 7/28 -- Rick Woods, 7-10
7/29 -- Darrell Boger, 6:30-9:30
MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BELLAIRE
7/22 & 7/29 -- Steve Dawson, 7:3010:30
MAMMOTH DISTILLING, CENTRAL LAKE
7/27 -- Jeff Greif, 7-10
SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE
BEER GARDEN, 7-9:30:
7/22 -- Les Older
7/28 -- The KnockAuffs
7/29 -- Rolling Dirty
SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS
7/22 -- Botala, 6:30-9:30
7/23 – Randy Reszka, 6:30-9:30
NORTH COUNTRY GRILL & PUB, SUTTONS BAY
PATIO:
7/24 -- Blake Elliott, 8-10
ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH
7/22 – The Make Believe Spurs, 1-4; Monte Pride, 5:30-8:30
7/23 – Jabo, 3-6
7/24 -- The Duges, 5:30-8:30
7/25 -- Deep Blue Water Samba School w/ Marc Alderman, 6-7
7/26 -- Bill Frary, 5:30-8:30
7/29 -- Mark Lavengood, 1-4; Porcelain Train, 5:30-8:30
7/30 -- Jabo, 3-6
SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS
BAY
7/28 -- Friday Night LIVE with Clint Weaner, 5:30-8:30
STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT
6-8:
7/23 – Adrian + Meredith
7/27 -- Barefoot
SUTTONS BAY CIDERS
4:30-7:
7/23 – Loose Change
7/30 – Levi Britton
THE HOMESTEAD RESORT, GLEN ARBOR
WHISKERS, 6-9:
7/22 – Timothy Michael Thayer
THE UNION, NORTHPORT
7-9:30:
Sun -- Waterbed feat. Jimmy Olson & Matt McCalpin
Thu -- Blake Elliott & Friends
TWO K FARMS CIDERY & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY
4:30-6:30:
7/22 – Liz Landry
7/27 – The Time Bombs
7/29 – The Duges
VI GRILL, SUTTONS BAY
7/26 -- Craig Jolly, 6-9
Sat. – Karaoke, 9
THE BLUE PELICAN INN, CENTRAL LAKE
7/29 -- Timothy Michael Thayer, 6-9
THE CANTINA TACOS & TEQUILA, CHARLEVOIX
7/22 -- DJ 1Wave House Dubstep Dance Party, 7-11
THE EARL, CHARLEVOIX ROOFTOP HI BAR:
7/22 -- Hanna Von Bernthal, 1
7/23 & 7/30 -- Zeke, 7
7/25 -- Gretchen Andrews, 7
7/26 -- Jesse, 7
7/28 -- Jeff Socia, 7
MANTON TRAILS RV PARK, HOTEL & CAMPGROUND, MANTON
7-10:
7/22 -- Ray Townsend
7/29 -- John Sanger
NORTHERN NATURAL CIDER HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA
7:
7/26 -- May Erlewine
7/28 -- Alex Teller
LAVENDER HILL FARM, BOYNE CITY
7/28 -- Local Ground Live Music w/ Heartspace, 6-7; Jill Jack & The Keynote Sisters, 7:30-9
7/29 -- Wood Box Heroes, 7:30
BIG BUCK BREWERY, GAYLORD
-- Adam Hoppe
-- Nelson Olstrom
7/27 -- Porcelain Train, 6:30-9:30
7/28 -- The Rebel Eves, 6:30-9:30
7/29 -- The Groove Suns, 6:30-9:30
7/30 -- DJ Don, 1-4
TORCH LAKE CAFÉ, CENTRAL LAKE
7/23 -- Johnny Cash Show w/ Terry Lee Goffee, Johnny Cash Tribute Artist, 8
Otsego, Crawford & Central
C.R.A.V.E., GAYLORD
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7/29
6-9: 7/22 – Terry Coveyou 7/27 -- Nelson Olstrom 7/29 -- Randy Reszka
6-8
7/23 -- Jim Hawley, 4:30-7 7/26 -- Dominic Fortuna,
7/30 -- Pinter Whitnick, 4:30-7
7/30
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