Red, White & Blue

BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER

CONCERT SERIES: 7:30pm, The Mills Community House, Theatre, Benzonia. $20 per person. benziechorus.org

COCHRAN & MCCALLISTER: 7:30pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. The duo compromised of Scottish guitarist Matthew McCallister & American guitarist Matthew Cochran will debut Cochran’s original piece “Pale Blue Dot,” a homage to one of the duo’s literary & scientific heroes, Cal Sagan. $15. gardentheater.org/live-at-the-garden-1 ----------------------

KITTY DONOHOE: 7:30pm, The Rhubarbary, 3550 Five Mile Creek Rd., Harbor Springs. Enjoy this evening of music with storytelling & songwriting mastery. 231-4998038. $20 donation requested.

MICHIGANDER: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Indie rock artist Michigander delivers “elevated and eloquent songcraft, uplifting instrumentation, and plainspoken heartland storytelling punctuated by alternative flare.” $25, $20. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/michigander june 25 sunday

EAST JORDAN FREEDOM

FESTIVAL: East Jordan, June 21-25. Today includes the Freedom Lovers Breakfast at 7am at Trailblazers Clubhouse. eastjordanfreedomfestival.org

GUSMACKER: Otsego County Sportsplex, Gaylord, June 23-25. Today features a Free Throw Contest. macker.com

24TH ANNUAL CHARLEVOIX SUMMER

ART SHOW: 10am-3pm, East Park, Downtown Charlevoix.

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ARTATTACK - CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., June 24)

MACKINAW CITY PREMIER ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: 10am-3pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.

TANK HILL GARLIC MUSTARD WORKBEE: 10am-noon, Tank Hill, Frankfort. Join ISN & the City of Frankfort for an opportunity to foster habitat improvements by controlling highly invasive garlic mustard. Please bring a water bottle & gloves. Free. habitatmatters.org/garlic-mustard-workbees.html

LOG CABIN DAY, DOUGHERTY MISSION HOUSE, TC: 11am-3pm. Discover the Dougherty Mission House built by the Odawa & Chippewa in 1842. Explore the House, summer kitchen, carriage shed, icehouse, demonstration gardens & 15 acres of trails. The property has been a Presbyterian Mission, apple farm, inn, family summer home, antique shop & now a volunteer purchased, restored & operated Museum. Free. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com

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LOG CABIN DAY, SLEEPING BEAR

DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, EMPIRE: 11am. Step inside five of the six log cabins in the Park on Michigan Log Cabin Day! Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear has repaired most of these historic structures over the years. Interpreters &/or storyboards will be at each of the log cabins. Some demonstrations of traditional building will take place. Pick up your free Log Cabin Day card at any of the sites. Free. phsb.org/log-cabin-day

WALLOON LAKE WINERY ARTIST MARKET: 1-5pm, Walloon Lake Winery, Petoskey. walloonlakewinery.com

HEADSTONE CLEANING: 2pm, Brundage Wilderness Cemetery. 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. benziemuseum.org/2023/05/25/2023headstone-cleaning-schedule

REGIONAL PREMIERE MOVIE, CAR SHOW, FILMMAKER DISCUSSION: 4:30pm & 7:30pm, The Bay Community Theatre, Suttons Bay. “Detroit: The City of Hot Rods and Muscle Cars” is a 90-minute documentary that was filmed partially in Northport by Michigan native filmmaker Keith Famie & includes famed local residents Tim Allen & the late Bill Collins. It conveys the immense impact that the people & cars of Detroit made throughout the world during this unique era of muscle cars. Keith will be on-hand for discussion, following. Preceding the film, there will be a live display of these cars outside the theatre, from noon until 3:30pm. $25. thebaytheatre.com

DOG-FRIENDLY CRUISE BENEFITS DOGS IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SURGERIES: 5-7pm. Enjoy a dog-friendly boat cruise to benefit The Riley Foundation, supporting dogs needing emergency surgeries. It will depart from the Discovery Center Pier in TC & sail along West Bay. $25; infants 0-1, free. discoverycruisestc.starboardsuite. com/e/doggone-fun-cruise-1030

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. MADISON MALLARDS: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pitspitters/schedule

A SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: 5:30-8pm, The Alluvion, TC. A Soul Stirring Sound & Healing Arts Experience. Featuring a mini concert with Seth Bernard, acoustic guitar & vocals; Crystal Woodward-Turner, vocals & sacred sounds; David Chown, piano; & Jordan Hamilton, strings. Next will be a sequence of nurturing & restorative movements, concluding with a sacred sound healing meditation. There will also be a hands-on activity & Mandala Meditation. Please bring a mat, water, blankets, pillows, blocks &/or bolster. Tickets: mynorthtickets.com. $40. karasifitnessandhealingarts.com

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LIVE MUSIC IN BARR PARK: 6-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Barr Park, Thompsonville. Featuring Dominic Fortuna. crystalmountain. com/event/barr-park-fridays

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NWS PRESENTS RUTH WARE: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. The New York Times bestselling “new Agatha Christie” Ruth Ware brings her adrenaline-fueled thriller “Zero Days.” Doors open at 6pm with a cash bar & live music. A personalized book signing will follow the main event. cityoperahouse.org/node/515

BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: (See Sat., June 24) ----------------------

VESPER: HOLLYWOOD TO DOLLYWOOD: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Movie music, best of bluegrass, & some classic country. $14.50, $19.50. bva.booktix.com june monday

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - JAMMIN’ MONDAYS ON BETSIE BAY: 7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Enjoy funky grooves, soulful jazz & latin grooves with organissimo.

TADL STORYTIME WITH MISS ROSIE: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Stories, songs, fingerplays & fun. This program is geared toward preschool aged children & their families & caregivers. Free. tadl.org/events

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

KID’S CRAFT LAB: FAIRY HOUSE: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Paint & glue and sticks & leaves! Decorate a milk carton for your favorite fairy! Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

SOCK PUPPETS FOR TEENS: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Create sock puppets to put on a show for the littles. There will be socks, buttons, thread, yarn, & other scraps. You are welcome to bring your own socks & supplies also. Free. tadl.org/events ----------------------

THE GREAT PAGES CIRCUS: 4:30pm & 7:30pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Aerialists, juggling, clown acts, liberty ponies, horses, camels, & Earhart’s Globe of Death. $20 adults. Up to 2 kids free with each paid adult (14 & under). Extra child, $2 (14 & under). Free for under 2 years of age. pagescircus.com/sh-events/mon-jun26-petoskey-mi-430-pm

CADILLAC FOOTLITERS JUNIORS AUDI-

TIONS: 5:30-8pm, First Presbyterian Church, Cadillac. For “Junie B. Jones Jr.” Open to anyone between 8-13 years of age by auditions. Head to the audition hub to fill out a form before you audition. Or you can fill it out online. sites. google.com/view/juniebjonesjrhub?usp=shari ng&fbclid=IwAR18Kc19eOj1hAv5MxFHrf5bfopaQTwBDt1tq4IWfzUItzzsCR8FYkC9Hk

CRESCENDO: 6-8pm, The Perry Hotel, Petoskey. Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s annual fundraising gala. “An Evening with Maestro Libor Ondras & Friends” will feature entertainment, hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails, auctions & more. $100. glcorchestra. org/crescendo ----------------------

AUDITIONS FOR “SLEEPLESS”: 7pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. Presented by Glen Arbor Players. Play is a derivative of “Sleepless in Seattle.” Roles for young boy & girl ages 9-16 as well as 3 men 30ish & 3 women also 30ish. Questions & scripts available at 231-409-4421.

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS: 7pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. This five-piece band from Kalamazoo is renowned for their signature sound–described by Parade as “traditional bluegrass stylings meet Grateful Dead influences.” Their jams include “Past My Prime,” “Windshield” & more. $36-$67. interlochen.org/events/ greensky-bluegrass-2023-06-26

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. WISCONSIN RAP-

IDS RAFTERS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters

BENZIE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER

CONCERT SERIES: 7:30pm, The Mills Community House, Theatre, Benzonia. $20 per person. benziechorus.org

SHIPS AHOY WEEK: MONDAY NIGHT

MOVIE: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Featuring “Maiden”: The story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989. Free.

CHARLEY CROCKETT: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Charley synthesizes country, blues, soul, Cajun, R&B & other pieces of American roots music to create his unique music. $30$68. cityoperahouse.org/node/502

June 27

Tuesday

TC HORSE SHOWS: ADEQUAN®/USEF JUNIOR HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP

– EAST: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg, June 27 - July 1. traversecityhorseshows.com/events

PEEPERS PROGRAM: WONDERFUL

WATER: 10-11am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. An adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old. Enjoy a 60-minute nature program outside that include stories, crafts, music & discovery activities. $5/child per session. natureiscalling. org/preschool-peepers-program

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TADL SUMMER CLUBHOUSE - SNACKS

AROUND THE WORLD: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks & more. Free. tadl.org/events

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

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Lady Liberty’s Holiday” by Jen Arena. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

A LIFE WRITING WORKING WITH ANNEMARIE OOMEN: 2-4pm, Torch Lake Township Hall, Kewadin. Meet local writer, workshop leader, literary presenter & instructor Anne-Marie Oomen who will start you on a path to write your own memoirs. Sign up by emailing ki8ju@aol.com or call 231-5907293. $10 donation.

LGBTQ+ OPEN DISCUSSION: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join Luca to talk about LGBTQ+ issues & terminology. This program is for members of the LGBTQ+ community who may be looking for connection, their family, & any other teens or adults who wish to learn a bit more about inclusive language & LGBTQ+ issues. Free. tadl.org/events

NORTHERN MICHIGAN REMOTE WORKERS PETOSKEY MEETUP: 4pm, The Back Lot Beer Garden, Petoskey. Featuring five food trucks & beverages. From 7-8pm there will be a private tour of “Petoskey 1913 Railroad,” a HO scale model railroad layout depicting Petoskey as it was in 1913 - when 900 trains a day would pass thru Petoskey. Free. meetup.com/nmiremote/events/293735789

TADL KIDS BINGO WITH MISS AMANDA: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join Miss Amanda for fun & games with Word Building Bingo & earn a free book. Free. tadl. org/events

THE GREAT PAGES CIRCUS: (See Mon., June 26)

ANNUAL NIGHT OF THE ARTS: 5:308:30pm, Main St., Harbor Springs. A celebration of fine arts, adornment, antiques, music, local florists, literary fun & food. Free. harborspringschamber.com/events/details/night-ofthe-arts-2023-12392

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CADILLAC FOOTLITERS JUNIORS AUDITIONS: (See Mon., June 26) ----------------------

LIVE ON THE BIDWELL PLAZA: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Bidwell Plaza, Petoskey. Featuring the Charlie Millard Band. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ live-bidwell-plaza-charlie-millard-band AUDITIONS FOR “SLEEPLESS”: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Presented by Glen Arbor Players. Play is a derivative of “Sleepless in Seattle.” Roles for young boy & girl ages 9-16 as well as 3 men 30ish & 3 women also 30ish. Questions & scripts available at 231409-4421.

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. WISCONSIN RAPIDS RAFTERS: (See Mon., June 26) ----------------------

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Costello has written with & for musical greats such as Paul McCartney, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, & Charles Mingus. He has produced more than 25 albums that range from pop to country. He also received a Grammy Award & Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Charlie Sexton joins Costello and the Imposters for an evening of Costello’s greatest hits such as “Alison” & “Pump It Up.” Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets round out the performance. $39-$80. interlochen.org/events/elvis-costello-imposters-2023-06-27

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SHIPS AHOY WEEK: BAY VIEW 360 - RESTORING THE NM4 SOLDIER: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Irish Boat Shop craftsmen Jon Gafill & Andrew Baittinger join Bay View boat owner Tim Solms to discuss the process of restoring Tim’s 90-year-old NM4 Soldier. Free.

THE NIGHT LIBRARY: 8pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Join after hours for bedtime stories, s’mores, a night craft & telescope viewing. Wear your PJs. 231-223-7700.

EVENING ON RIVER STREET: 6-9pm, River St., downtown Elk Rapids. Live music by Plumville Project, local food, kids’ activities, & more. elkrapidschamber.org/evening-onriver-street

TC HORSE SHOWS: ADEQUAN®/USEF JUNIOR HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP –EAST: (See Tues., June 27)

WALKABOUT WEDNESDAY: 8-10am, The Manna Food Project, Harbor Springs. See the space, learn about the work of The Manna Food Project in the community & meet their team & volunteers. Enjoy some breakfast coffee, OJ & light snacks. Free; RSVP. petoskeychamber. com/events/details/walkabout-wednesday-atthe-manna-food-project-29714 ----------------------

TOUR HISTORIC SCHOONER MADELINE: 10am-4pm, main city dock, Harbor Springs. Free dockside, hands-on tours from bow to stern. The Madeline is a reconstruction of a mid-19th century Great Lakes schooner & is operated by the Maritime Heritage Alliance. Free. harborspringshistory.org/events/?actio n=evrplusegister&event_id=89

IPL’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM:

BUBBLEMAN & BUBBLEWOMAN: 10:30am, Interlochen Public Library. An indoor, no-mess bubble program demonstrating the art & science of the soap bubble. Bubbles will be created in the shape of a volcano, tornado, kaleidoscope, square, merrygo-round & more. 231-276-6767.

SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM: BOYNE RIVER DISCOVERIES: 10:30am, Old City Park, Boyne City. Using provided aquatic tools such as dip nets & collection jars, prepare to explore the stretch of the Boyne River that runs through Old City Park. Plan to get your feet wet & roll up your sleeves as you turn over rocks, scoop along the river bank & discover underwater life there. 231-5826193. Free.

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Noon-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Featuring John Richard Paul. Bring a lunch & lawn chair or picnic blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/charlotte-ross-lee-concertspark-2023 ----------------------

NERF BATTLE - TADL TEENS: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Must register. Free. tadl.org/event/teen-nerf-battle-0

TADL NATURE MAKERS: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Enjoy hands on fun with science education organizations & groups from the region. This week Youth Services brings a fun outdoors activity for children aged 6-12. Free. tadl.org/events

“WEAVING ANISHINAABE & WESTERN SCIENCES FOR LONG-TERM GIIZHIK RELATIONS: PROCESS & PATTERNS”: 7-8pm, University of Michigan Biological Station, Pellston. Presented by Robin Clark, an assistant professor at Lake Superior State University. Free. lsa.umich.edu/umbs/newsevents/all-events/summer-lecture-series/ summer-lecture-series-full-itinerary.html

ELLSWORTH CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE: 7pm, Ellsworth Community Square, next to Banks Township Hall. Enjoy country & classic rock with Lou Thumser. Bring a chair or blanket. 231-536-7351. Free. ----------------------

UP NORTH PRIDE PRESENTS “THE PROM”: 7pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Following the film will be a discussion of queer themes covered in the movie. Free. gardentheater.org/upcoming-events

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK BATTLE JACKS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters

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AN EVENING WITH DWIGHT CHAPIN: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Enjoy conversation with Dwight Chapin, moderated by Emmy Award-winning television producer David Crouse, who conducted one of the final television interviews President Nixon gave before his death. Presented as part of the Great Lakes Center for the Arts’ Distinguished Speakers Series. Dwight Chapin was at President Nixon’s side for over a decade as Personal Aide & White House Deputy Assistant & will present an insider’s view of America’s most enigmatic President. $25; $125 VIP. greatlakescfa.org/ events/detail/dwight-chapin june 29 t hursday

TC HORSE SHOWS: ADEQUAN®/USEF JUNIOR HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP

– EAST: (See Tues., June 27)

NMCAA’S LAUNDRY PROJECT: 8:3011:30am, TC Laundry, Garfield Plaza, TC. Free laundry service for those in need.

TADL SUMMER CLUBHOUSE WITH TILT/ THINK IMPROV: 10am, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Play games, grab a craft kit to go, find a book to take home & more. At

11am the Tilt Think Improv players join for an interactive performance. The Tilt Think Improv players bring stories, characters, & scenes for a show intended for an all ages audience. Free. tadl.org/events

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TOUR HISTORIC SCHOONER MADELINE: (See Weds., June 28)

KID’S CRAFT LAB: FAIRY HOUSE: (See Mon., June 26, except today’s times are 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm.)

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SUMMER READING EVENT W/ JEN STRAUSS: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Join to connect through story from local storyteller Jen Strauss. For all elementary or middle-school students. Free. sbbdl.org

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KIDS CAN COOK COOKING CLASS: 11am-12:30pm, Interlochen Public Library. For ages 5-12. Registration required: 231276-6767.

MEGAN ABBOTT - BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Author Megan Abbott will sign her book “Beware the Woman.” Free.

SHIPS AHOY WEEK: MICHIGAN’S BOATBUILDING INDUSTRY: 1865-2000: 1pm, Bay View Association, Evelyn Hall, Petoskey. Author Scott Peters will explore the story of a boat-building industry that evolved in Michigan & would change boating forever. Register. $15. bayview.asapconnected. com/#CourseID=281895

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

THE PANTHER PROJECT - DODGEBALL DERBY: 4pm, Old Mission Peninsula School, TC. Sign up: signupgenius.com/ go/805084faeaf2ea7f85-thepanther. Free. OMPSchool.org

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11TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE FLEET BOAT PARADE: 6-8pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Each vessel is blessed for a safe & fun boating season as they parade. petoskeyarea. com/events/blessing-of-the-fleet-2023

CENTRAL LAKE COMMUNITY PADDLE: 6pm, Thurston Park, Central Lake. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, & pfd (life jacket). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water. Free; waiver required. paddleantrim.com/ event/central-lake-community-paddle-4

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SUMMER FUN SERIES: ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TIME MACHINE: 6-7pm, Interlochen Public Library. Featuring songs & music from the 1950’s & 1960’s. Enjoy live music, comedy & dance. 231-276-6767.

HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: BLESSING OF THE FLEET: 6:30-8:30pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring the Jelly Roll Blues Band & face painting. petoskeyarea. com/events/harbor-springs-street-musique

THE WAR AND TREATY WITH BROS. ELSEY & CLINK PARK: 7pm, Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. Husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. & Tanya Trotter, The War and Treaty, have been recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry & the Americana Music Association as “2022 Duo/Group of the Year.” They will join Chris Stapleton on the All American Road Show Tour this summer. $40. eventbrite.com/e/the-war-and-treaty-with-broselsey-and-clint-park-tickets-611514033937

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

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK

BATTLE JACKS: (See Weds., June 28)

JAZZ NIGHTS W/ ANDREW DOST & MET-

AL BUBBLE TRIO: 7:30pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. $15. gardentheater.org/ live-at-the-garden-2

REVIVAL: TRIBUTE TO THE ALLMAN

BROTHERS BAND: 7:30pm, Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee. $10-$50. ramsdelltheatre. org/events

SHIPS AHOY WEEK: THE AMERICA’S

CUP & TIFFANY: 7:30pm, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. The New York Yacht Club granted Barbara Dau special permission to present this insider’s view of the Club’s New York City & Newport, Rhode Island clubhouses & art collections. Register. $15. bayview.asapconnected. com/#CourseID=281896 friday

STROLL THE STREETS: 6-9pm, Main St., Boyne City. Live music by The Pistol Whips, Jazz North, Monty & The Loper Family, Steel & Wood, Yankee Station, Bruce Walker, Terry Coveyou, Don River & Friends, & others. Also enjoy entertainment by Twister Joe, Jerry Douglas Face Painting & more.

TC HORSE SHOWS: ADEQUAN®/USEF JUNIOR HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP –EAST: (See Tues., June 27)

SHIPS AHOY WEEK: CHRIS-CRAFT’S CONTRIBUTION TO WWII: 10am, Bay View Association, Voorhies Hall, Petoskey. Join boating industry historian Geoffrey Reynolds to learn about Chris-Craft’s role in America’s Arsenal of Democracy. Free.

ALL TOGETHER NOW: 11am, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Enjoy family story time in the fresh air. This program will last about 30 minutes & is geared toward families with young children. Free. tadl.org/events

CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Noon-1pm, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Featuring Keith Scott Blues. Bring a lunch & lawn chair or picnic blanket. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ charlotte-ross-lee-concerts-park-2023

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COMEDY MAGICIAN & ENTERTAINER CAMERON ZVARA: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Enjoy magic, comedy, juggling, music & tons of audience participation. 231-331-4318. Free.

AFTER-HOURS GALLERY VISIT: 5-8pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. glenarborart.org

CLASSIC CAR CRUISE: 5-8pm, Turtle Creek Casino, Williamsburg. Staging will begin at 5pm & the cruise will leave at 6pm. Watch the classic cars cruise from the roadside. cherryfestival.org/events/2023/oldtown-classic-car-cruise

FRANKFORT 4TH OF JULY CARNIVAL: 5-10pm, Open Space Park on Betsie Bay. Annual old-fashioned carnival with games, rides & food. ----------------------

U.S. COAST GUARD OPEN RAMP: 5:308pm, USCG Air Station, TC. U.S. Coast

Guard Air Station Traverse City is hosting the National Cherry Festival Airshow aerial demonstration teams. Meet members of your local Coast Guard as well as the other demonstration teams participating in this year’s Cherry Festival Airshow. Free. cherryfestival. org/events/2023/us-coast-guard-open-ramp

BENZIE BEE GUILD: POTLUCK & MEETING - POLLINATOR HABITAT & BEEFRIENDLY PLANTS: 6pm, Grow Benzie, Benzonia. Bring plants to exchange, if you would like. Free. growbenzie.org/eventscalendar/benzie-bee-guild-potluck-meetingpollinator-habitat-bee-friendly-plants

LOST AND FOUND LANDSCAPES: 6pm, Lake Street Studios, Glen Arbor. Landscape painter, Wendy McWhorter of Kewadin, will exhibit her oil paintings of Historic Port Oneida Homesteads, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore & beyond. Meet the artist at the exhibit opening reception, Fri., June 30, 6-8pm. Exhibit continues July 1-6, 11am5pm. Free. lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com

MANTON MUSIC SERIES: CAMPGROUND

MUSICIAN RYAN SCHRAFFENBERGER: 6-8pm, Railroad Park, Manton.

EAST JORDAN MUSIC IN THE PARK:

7-9pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan. Enjoy rock with The Third Degree.

GARDEN CONCERT: 7pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Nicholas Veine, a music scholar from Manistee, brings some blues, jazz & country. ----------------------

GAYLORD’S SUMMER CONCERT SE-

RIES: 7-10pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring The Shawn Riley Band. Bring a chair.

WOODWORKS: LIVE DANCE & MUSIC: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. FALCO presents its third season of Woodworks Residency, original live Dance & Music, & a space to empower collaboration, creative opportunity & accessible immersive performance events. Donation based. cityoperahouse.org/node/519

MAT KEARNEY WSG MARC SCIBILIA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Multi-platinum singer-songwriter & producer Mat Kearney brings his folk, soft rock, pop, & hip-hop influences that have earned him top positions on Billboard charts. Favorites include “Nothing Left to Lose,” “Hey Mama” & “Closer to Love.” $36-$51. interlochen.org/events/mat-kearney-2023-06-30

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“JULIUS CAESAR,” INTERLOCHEN

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: 8pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Upton-Morley Pavilion. Starring Interlochen alumni Sydney James Harcourt (Broadway’s “Hamilton”) & James Ginty (“K-19: The Widowmaker”). $39. interlochen.org/events/julius-caesar-interlochen-shakespeare-festival-2023-06-30 saturday

NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL: TC, July 1-8. Today includes the Very Cherry Flying Pancake Breakfast, Balance Bike Race, Zumba By The Bay, Two Person Beach Volleyball, Cherries at the Botanic Garden, Opening Ceremonies, Air Show, Blues, Brews & BBQ, Adult Cherry Pit Spit Contest, concert with Here Come The Mummies & Laith Al-Saadi, & much more. cherryfestival.org

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MANISTEE FIRECRACKER 5K & 1K FUN

RUN: 8am, Manistee MS/HS. michianatiming.com/registration

TC HORSE SHOWS: ADEQUAN®/USEF

JUNIOR HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP –

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20TH ANNUAL PETOSKEY ANTIQUES

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

FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND 5K FUN

RUN: 9am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The course begins at Kinlochen & follows Mountain Center Rd. to the Trailside neighborhood & then back on the Aspen trail, Keweenaw & Crystal Mountain Drive. $15 through June 30; $20 day of. crystalmountain.com/event/july-4k

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

LOON DAYS ON WALLOON LAKE: 10am5pm, Village Green, Downtown Walloon Lake. Hand crafted art, crafts & more. daniellesblueribbonevents.com ----------------------

OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: 10am-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Room, Petoskey. Drop-in for free arts & crafts for the whole family. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/open-studio-july-1

PETOSEGA 5K FUN RUN: 10am, Camp Petosega, cross-country trail, Alanson. Ben- efits local parks & facilities. $15 advance; $25 day of. camppetosega.org/events

LOST AND FOUND LANDSCAPES: (See Fri., June 30)

TADL KIDS - MINDFUL ME PROGRAM: 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

FRANKFORT 4TH OF JULY CARNIVAL: Noon-10pm, Open Space Park on Betsie Bay. Annual old-fashioned carnival with games, rides & food.

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WOODWORKS: LIVE DANCE & MUSIC: (See Fri., June 30, except today’s time is 3pm.)

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BUFFALO ROSE: 6-9pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Enjoy this charismatic six-piece modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA. $30. lavenderhillfarm.com/the-series

MARK WEAKS: 7-10pm, Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground, Manton.

CLINT PARK W/ CODY & NICOLAS: 7:30pm, Coyote Crossing Resort, Cadillac. Enjoy country music with long time performer Clint Park. $10. eventbrite.com/e/ clint-park-with-support-from-cody-nicolastickets-609846295687

“JULIUS CAESAR,” INTERLOCHEN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: (See Fri., June 30)

C.S. LEWIS ON STAGE - FURTHER UP & FURTHER IN: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. With award-winning actor Max McLean. $59, $69, $99. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/cs-lewis-onstage

MUSIC IN MACKINAW: LIVE FIRE - 126TH ARMY BAND: 8-9pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City.

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POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Enjoy exciting vocalists, instrumentalists & tapdancers. GA, $30; under 18, free. bva.booktix.net/view/39/5cdbb432ab59479c sunday

SUTTONS BAY - RUN MICHIGAN CHEAP: 13.1M, 10K, 5K: 8am, Suttons Bay TART Trailhead. $25, $30, $35. runmichigancheap.com

NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL: TC, July

1-8. Today includes Yoga By the Bay, Beach Volleyball Tournament, Classic Car Show, Arts & Crafts Fair, Air Show, Great American Picnic, Kids Cherry Teddy Bear Tea, Classic Movie Matinee, Family Sand Sculpture Contest, concert with Flo Rida, & much more. cherryfestival.org

20TH ANNUAL PETOSKEY ANTIQUES

SHOW: 10am-4pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Featuring more than 120 antique dealers. $10; kids under 16, free. petoskeyantiques.com

LOON DAYS ON WALLOON LAKE: (See Sat., July 1)

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., July 1, except today’s time is 10am-3pm.)

LOST AND FOUND LANDSCAPES: (See Fri., June 30)

FRANKFORT 4TH OF JULY CARNIVAL: (See Sat., July 1)

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

TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KOKOMO JACKRABBITS: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Fireworks follow the game. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters

WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA:

JOANN FALLETTA, CONDUCTOR: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Experience the talents of Interlochen Arts Camp’s high school orchestral musicians. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director JoAnn Falletta leads the Camp’s flagship ensemble in “Three Spirituals” by Adolphus Hailstork & Symphony No. 5 in C Minor by Beethoven. $26 adult; $19 child through college. interlochen.org/events/world-youth-symphonyorchestra-joann-falletta-conductor-2023-07-02

VESPER: A NIGHT WITH SINATRA: 8pm, Bay View Association, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. Songs made popular by Sinatra featuring faculty artists in various formats. $14.50. bva.booktix.net/ view/30/94185ed6892ab365

Ongoing

LAVENDER FEST FRIDAYS: Fridays, 10am5pm, Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. Bring a picnic & enjoy live music, face painting, classes, activities & more. lavenderhillfarm.com

LESS CANCER’S 2023 HIKE & BIKE AMERICA: Register & put in as many miles as you can between June 2 - July 2. Your commitment to a daily walk or weekly ride will help support the critical work of preventing cancer. classy.org/event/2023-less-cancerhike-and-bike-america/e459328

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

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

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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

HIKE: Saturdays, 7:30am, June 3-24, Boardman River Valley Preserve, TC. Located at (Old YMCA) 3000 Racquet Club Dr., TC. Trail hazards: mud, boardwalk, bugs, stairs, etc. Show up to experience the “Peace” trail before noise of new bridge happens. For more info, email: traversecitywalks@gmail.com.

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

Farmers Markets

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

BOYNE CITY OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: 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 June 24 market will feature live music by Lara Fulford. The July 1 market will feature live music by Kanin Wren. boynecityfarmersmarket.org

CADILLAC FARMERS MARKET: Tues. & Fri., 9am-3pm, except July 4. 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

Funky Fun Monday

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

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

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

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS

MARKET: Sat., 7:30am-noon; & Weds., 8amnoon. Parking lot “B” at southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Parkway, TC. Takes place on the ground floor of the Old Town Parking Deck during the National Cherry Festival. 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

Art

SUMMER SALON: Runs June 30 - Sept. 2 at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 4th annual salonstyle exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. An open house will be held on Fri., July 14 from 5-7pm with Paint Out Event Wet Paint Sale & Reception. Gallery is open Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm, & Sat., 11am-3pm or by appointment. charlevoixcircle.org/exhibits-2023

“VISIBLE/INVISIBLE DISABILITY”: Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. This Photovoice display will be exhibited through June 30, so the public can view student-created work & learn about the perspectives of people with disabilities. The Photovoice project was a collaboration by students from North Ed’s Career Tech & Transition Campus programs Life Skills Center & Adult Community Experience. tadl.org

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

PARTS OF THE PROCESS - SHANNY

BROOKE ART EXHIBIT: Twisted Fish Gallery, Cottage Gallery, Elk Rapids. Taking us on her emotional journey, painter Shanny Brooke explores the creative steps that emerge when processing the loss of a loved one. This selection of paintings is an intimate glimpse into Shanny’s journey of healing & insight. The exhibit runs through mid-July with viewings: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Free. twistedfishgallery.com/event/parts-of-the-processopening-reception-with-artist-shanny-brooke

DEANA BADA-MALONEY PRESENTS “THE NATURE WE CREATE”: Higher Art Gallery, TC. This exhibit features Deana’s sculptures made of clay & found objects which explore ideas of how wildlife & humans intersect, thus animals adapting to us. Show runs during gallery hours through July 1. higherartgallery.com

RETROSPECTIVE POP-UP: Runs June 1025 at Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. This exhibit spotlights works from the collections of three artists familiar to many who fre- quent JRAC: Margie Guyot, Karen Kimmell & Meredith Krell. Each in their own voice & style bring a fresh perspective to the beauty & unique character of northern Michigan. Gallery open Thursday-Monday, 1-4pm. jordanriverarts.com

CITY OPERA HOUSE, TC: - “SUMMER’S PALETTE,” THE MAGIC THURSDAY ARTISTS’ 10TH ANNUAL SHOW & SALE: The show runs through July & Aug. from 10am-3pm weekdays & is open during evening events. Featuring original paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache & acrylic by artists Sue Bowerman, Lori Feldpauch, Linda Goodpaster, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Joyce Petrakovitz, Marilyn Rebant & Laura Swire. An opening reception & meet the artists event will be held on July 10 from 5-7pm. cityoperahouse.org

- PHOTOGRAPHY OF CHRIS ROXBURGH & ART EXHIBITION BLUE BY DEBORAH CRANDELL: Through June 29. Free to view Mon. - Fri., 10am-2pm. cityoperahouse.org

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- MICHIGAN SUMMERS: WORKS BY JULIA DUFAULT MCGRATH: Held in Atrium Gallery. Julia includes colorful & texture-filled watercolor & mixed-media paintings that capture the beauty of Michigan Summers. Runs June 17 - July 22. Hours are Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/michigan-summerswork-julia-dufault-mcgrath

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

- TRISHA WITTY: PILGRIMAGES IN PAINT, A RETROSPECTIVE 1988 TO PRESENT: Runs through Sept. 2 in Gilbert Gallery. Retrospective exhibition highlighting Trish Witty’s paintings from the past 35 years. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ trisha-witty-pilgrimages-paint-retrospective1988-present-opens-may-25

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 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 dazzling 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

by Joseph Beyer Stan Lee

Not many people get to experience the Godlike feeling of creating your own universe (or multiverse, as it became), but that’s exactly what happened to young Stanley Martin Lieber when he unexpectedly found himself running a comic book empire at the age of 17.

The whole true saga and more is revealed within Stan Lee, a documentary of the creator’s incredible life made with his cooperation and the Marvel archives. The 1 hour 26 minute adventure streaming on Disney+ is almost entirely narrated by Lee himself, using a wonderful combination of raw and unsentimental historical interviews alongside decades of recordings and found media.

Lee, a voracious teen reader and aspiring writer eager for work in New York City, reluctantly becomes editor of the Timely Comics publishing house. It’s here where Lee meets artists and illustrators Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko and completes a creative trilogy unlike any other. The three would later change the course of the comics industry forever when they co-created Marvel and launched dozens of the most iconic characters in art, fiction, and now films: Spider-Man, Hulk, The X-Men, and Black Panther, among many more.

Stan Lee follows Lee’s life chronologically, from his first stint in comics to his service in World War II, where he improved training manuals with comic strip learning, to falling in love with his lifelong wife Joan at first sight, to being pushed out of Marvel in 2015 after it was sold. The most interesting segments involve Lee’s intellectual awakenings about comics themselves and his journey from despising them so much that he used the pseudonym Stan Lee to protect his identity to becoming the chief evangelist for the form. Alter-ego aside, much of the fun and delight in the documentary comes from the unique style of “re-crees” or recreations made irresistibly whacky through the use of a fantasy set of miniature action figures who act out some of the most dramatic moments in the story like tiny dolls. Kudos to art director T. Hunter McCann and miniatures artist Lacie Barker for the innovative imagineering in a story about imagination.

Director David Gelb (Jiro Dreams of Sushi) helms a moving portrait of a uniquely American artist. By placing Lee’s work in the context of social and political calls to action, the director makes a case for how truly innovative Lee was in creating challenging characters who blur the lines of good and evil and address the unease of wars, bigotry, gender inequality, and xenophobia of all kinds. (Think the mutants of X-Men, tortured by society for being different.)

Marvel’s famous mantra, “with great power comes great responsibility,” sums some of the film up but can’t quite explain the enduring power fans feel for Lee’s work…or how he reinvented pop culture with heroes that were relatable and somehow normal. (Lee describes that unexplainable character magic as “fairy tales for older people.”)

You don’t have to be a Marvel nerd to fall in love with Stan Lee, but it will enhance your experience. Like all great documentaries, the story is accessible, and you will learn a lot. I suspect you’ll be drawn in by the man himself and his rebellious vision for a world of makebelieve that teaches us about ourselves.

Now available exclusively on Disney+ and made with the corporate cooperation of Marvel, this version of Lee’s life story is not without controversy. It leaves a longstanding conflict between Lee and artists Kirby and Ditko with a tidier ending than in real life. (Kirby’s son Neal has posted a rebuttal of the documentary on Twitter.)