Northern Express - April 21, 2025

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Harpo was my favorite Marx brother, but Groucho usually came up with the best jokes. For example, “Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”

He also came up with, “What have future generations ever done for us?”

Funny, yes, but a joke that makes fun of us resenting future generations, because they—not yet being here, alive—can’t do anything for us.

Think about it. The Golden Rule, do unto others, etc., seems more for the here and now, taking care of current problems; but aren’t we motivated to do much of what we do by the belief that we’re doing it for future generations as well as ourselves? In fact, right there in The Preamble to our Constitution don’t we solemnly vow to “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity”? Similarly, at least some Native American morality centers on paying attention to the likely consequences of one’s actions on the lives of the next seven generations.

We base our lives in part on the lives we wish for those that follow. And now that we have actual experiences and a better understanding of all the ways human activity impacts and disrupts our natural world, that part of the challenge becomes clear: how can we secure the blessings of the natural world we know and love for our posterity? What oceans, and right here in our corner of this beautiful state of Michigan, what forests, what skies, what summers and winters are we leaving for them?

The answer to Groucho’s question— “What have future generations ever done for us?”—is simple: Future generations have forced us to answer, “What are we leaving for them?”

Ron Tschudy | Echo Township

Justice for Mighty Mac

A gross injustice regarding the most recent case of an abused male dog who ended up at Cherryland Humane Society. They called him Mighty Mac. A sweet boy with a floppy ear and a wagging tail for the humans trying to heal him, he was their friend, but in the end his injuries were too severe. Despite all efforts, euthanasia was the only humane option left for him.

Sickeningly, charges were dropped against his abusers. They are free to do this to more animals as they please. It is up to family members, friends, neighbors and passersby to report any suspicions, findings or sightings of animal abuse or neglect. Immediately.

It is the responsibility of the Traverse City Prosecuting Attorney’s office, local law enforcement and our Grand Traverse County Commissioners to ensure the strictest anti-cruelty laws and the toughest penalties are in effect and enforced and to make sure these cases are taken seriously. The way it stands now, this type of atrocious behavior is acceptable in our community. Do better.

Erin Donahue | Traverse City

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Prepping Your Pantry

Grocery prices got you down? (Us too.) Want to learn how to make better use of your home pantry and prepare more ingredients from scratch? (Sign us up!) Chef and cookbook author Abra Berens will host a “Building a Strong Pantry” event at Farm Club (10051 S Lake Leelanau Dr.) on Monday, April 21, at 6pm. You’ll learn how to make five different condiments (think everything from mayo to salad dressing), build a tasty grain bowl for dinner, and leave with recipes and take-home treats. Berens will be signing her book Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables afterward, and guests can shop Farm Club’s market or enjoy a drink from the cash bar. Tickets are $45; head to farmclubtc.com/events for more info.

2 tastemaker Manistee Lake Pizzeria & Bakery’s Breakfast Pizza

Don’t let the name fool you, this eatery is in Kalkaska, not Manistee, and they whip up everything from donuts to deluxe pizzas for carry-out several days a week. The best day to go is Sunday, when their Breakfast Pizza is served all day long from 8am to 8pm. Pro tip: Get your order in the night before, because these go fast! The 14-inch pie starts with a cheese sauce base, then offers your favorite toppings like breakfast sausage (and gravy!), eggs, bacon, ham, mushrooms, green pepper, and onion. Basically if it’s good in an omelet, it’s good on pizza! Add a few donuts from the pastry case, and you’re in business. Start the morning off right ($13 + $2-$3 per topping) at 8030 Ford Rd NE in Kalkaska, and order ahead by calling (231) 384-6467.

Short’s Turns 21

Stop by Short’s Brewing Company in Bellaire on Saturday, April 26, between 11am-11pm to toast their 21st! Huma, Local’s Light, Bellaire Brown, and Soft Parade are even old enough to drink themselves! Get your beers in the Pub or across the street at the Bellaire Beer Garden. There will also be grab-and-go food stations, Osorio’s Taco Truck, and a throw-back food menu in the Pub. Jam to Porcupine Crossing, Jake the Dog, Little Dippers, One Hot Robot, Braxton Hicks and the Contractions, and many others at this free event. shortsbrewing.com

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Hey, read It! Beautiful Ugly

When we meet novelist Grady Green, he’s pretty much got life figured out: He’s married to the love of his life, and after years of lukewarm book sales, he’s finally made the New York Times bestseller list. Then his wife, Abby, vanishes. Fast-forward a year, and a sleepless and still-grieving Grady is barely hanging on by a thread. In a last-ditch effort to save his career, his agent sends him to the remote Scottish isle of Amberly, where the peaceful forests and pristine landscape might be just what he needs. As Grady soon discovers, though, the island’s tight-knit community is keeping secrets, and if he ever wants to find his wife, he’ll have to make an impossible choice: the life—and the woman—he thought he loved, or the greatest story he’s ever written. The truth might just be better than fiction in Alice Feeney’s, aka “the queen of twists,” newest thriller, Beautiful Ugly. (But good luck figuring out which is which!)

Stuff We Love: Coastal Comforts

Golfers, it's time to hit the links! Several Up North golf courses are coming out swinging this weekend. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa kicks off the season with the Spring Par 3 Shootout on April 26. This two-person scramble ($70 per person) is played on The Bear and is followed by the Birdie Bash at the Clubhouse, complete with lawn games, food, drink, and live music. Sign up at grandtraverseresort.com/golf/golfevents. Also on April 26, Crystal Mountain hosts the Crystal Classic, a four-person scramble. The deadline to sign up is April 21; $90 per person at crystalmountain.com/event/crystal-classic. The next day, catch Crystal’s Callaway Golf Fitting Day from 10am-3pm at the Golf Learning Center. Get fitted by Callaway pros and 10 percent off your purchase. Schedule an appointment with the Pro Shop by calling (231) 378-2049.

The Color of Hope 6 Green Days

Four years ago, a group of women who had each lost a loved one to substance abuse disorder got together to form Color for Hope. They partnered with the Grand Traverse County Drug-Free Coalition to create and sell coloring posters of Traverse City and Leelanau County at local businesses like Oleson’s Food Stores and Grand Traverse Pie Company. In March, they hit their four-year fundraising goal of $30,000, and they’ve been giving back. The funds are going to install wall-mounted Naloxone Safety Kits at more than 20 northern Michigan locations; support the women’s residential treatment program at Addiction Treatment Services; and boost the Addiction Treatment Services’ Guardians of Hope Scholarship Program, through which funds can be utilized by ATS clients who are experiencing financial barriers. Learn more at gtcdfc. com/color-for-hope.

Want to make a purchase that matters and stock your beach supplies at the same time? A Junior Achievement class from Traverse City’s Central High School is taking a run at their own business with Coastal Comforts, a line of beach-inspired gear. The students are selling stainless steel koozies ($20), Turkish beach towels ($20), tote bags ($8), and custom stickers ($5). You can also buy a bundle with all four products for $45. For each purchase of the koozie, beach towel, or bundle, the students are donating $1 to The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay. Their slogan is “Great Lakes, Great Times,” and those donations will help The Watershed Center with their mission to protect Grand Traverse Bay and its surrounding waters. Products will be on sale until April 28; shop the collection at coastalcomfortstc.com.

bottoms up Brengman Family Wines’ Riesling Trocken

With the spring sun finally in the sky, we’re craving a sip that’s just as bright, and the 2022 Riesling Trocken from Brengman Family Wines drinks like bottled fresh air. Named for its minimal sugar content—“trocken” translates to “dry” in German—this palette-pleaser is vinified through a combination of stainless steel, concrete, and French oak puncheon (for a silky texture) and fermented with the winery’s signature naturally-occurring yeast. The result is a mouth-watering wine with crisp notes of stone fruit and citrus, crystalline minerals, and a characteristic “zippy” finish. (And, it just won Best in Class Dry Riesling at the 2024 American Fine Wine Competition!). Fill your glass ($27/bottle), and don’t skimp on a snack from Café Exalt’s artisan menu while you’re there. Visit Brengman Family Wines at 9720 S. Center Hwy in Traverse City. brengmanbrothers.com

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By steven Tuttle

Most people consider equality to be a good thing; equal opportunities, equal pay, equal consideration. We also like the idea of being included, and diversification is almost always a recommendation for investments and collections of all sorts. That’s why DEI (diversity, equality, inclusion) programs started as a popular idea; difficult to argue against the concepts at least in the abstract.

But, of course, we found ways to take DEI xtremes, and some politicians, always on the lookout for anything they can cynically exploit, decided they had found a new villain. DEI went from a positive idea intended to level several playing fields to a target intended to generate campaign contributions and votes. As a bonus, opponents denigrated anybody or enefited from

So we then had very predictable targets identified and attacked. Unisex bathrooms, which had never been mandated anywhere in the U.S., were suddenly the subject of endless fear-mongering, an open invitation to rapists and perverts of all stripes, we were told. And to hear the anguished cries of protest, you’d think women’s college athletics was being overrun by dominating transgender jocks.

Never mind that unisex public bathrooms have been the norm in much of Europe and nearly all of Scandinavia for decades without even a slight uptick in sex crimes in or around those bathrooms. Not much dominance by transgender athletes, either. When Charlie Baker, the president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), testified before Congress on the subject he indicated there were 500,000 college students participating in sanctioned athletics and 10 of them were transgender. Ten out of half a million—not exactly overtaking women’s athletics, but that exaggeration became a useful political fundraising tool.

The tangential issue of identity politics merged with DEI, providing additional targets. Preferred pronouns and gender became demonized as forced foolishness. The anti-DEI movement convinced people that too many decisions were being made in government and the corporate world based solely on race, gender, or identity. There was scant evidence of it, but the planted seed was well-fertilized until the lie fully flowered.

So, we had to overreact to undo the perceived bias of DEI. The current president ran part of his campaign promising to undo those programs, and he and his minions have tried to be true to that promise— excessively so.

Using what had to be the dumbest artificial intelligence or an even dumber human, the slightest hint of DEI was sufficient for

elimination from government museum exhibits, websites, even lobby displays. Words that were gender-specific (mainly for women) were suspect, as were words like “gay” or “first” or “indigenous;” context was completely irrelevant, and comically inappropriate decisions were made.

The story of the plane that carried the first atomic bomb we dropped on Hiroshima that helped speed the end of World War II had to be edited. Why? Because the name of the plane was the “Enola Gay.” Yes, they probably us ed that plane because it was gay…

They removed references to Jackie Robinson being the first Black major league baseball player, along with references to his decorated military service. The Tuskegee Airmen had to go, too, because they were both a “first” and a “race.”

A web page dedicated to the Underground Railroad removed references to Harriet Tubman and the phrase “enslaved people” leaving a site about a woman rescuing slaves without a reference to that woman or to the slaves she was trying to save.

We also removed references to the 29 Navajo Code Talkers from World War II Museum and websites even though they were instrumental in securing our victory, having developed a coded version of their language that was never broken. They were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts.

All of the above foolishness, and more, was ultimately reversed, and proper recognition restored. But that has been the exception, not the rule. The same cannot be said for the removal of the highest ranking women in the military, the commander of Space Force in Greenland, and leaders of both the Coast Guard and Navy, all decorated veterans with impeccable service records.

But the current champion of DEI overreaction has to be the good folks running the West Ada School District based in Meridian, Idaho. A sixth grade teacher in their middle school was recently informed that a poster she had placed in her classroom violated district policies because it included an impermissible personal opinion and had to be removed. Additionally, the district said “political opinions” don’t comply with existing poster guidelines and that “not everyone agrees” with the message on the poster.

The offending message? “Everyone is welcome here.” That’s it, that’s the offending poster. The district’s condescending explanation said relationships are “formed by individuals, not posters on the wall.”

The teacher has returned the poster to her classroom so all students know they are welcome and ignorance is not.

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Tom Gutowski

In Executive Order 14168, signed on his first day in office, President Trump declared that “It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female,” and that “these sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.” The deciding factor in determining gender, according to the order, is what type of reproductive cells the individual produces.

While this may seem like common sense, it would be news to the biologists, geneticists, endocrinologists, and others who research human sexuality. There are dozens of genetic and other variations that can render someone “intersex,” i.e., not clearly male or female.

For example, someone with both an X and a Y chromosome and androgen insensitivity is genetically male but may have female genitals. Some people have both ovarian and testicular tissue, and under the order could be both sexes. Someone with two X chromosomes is technically female, but if they have an SRY gene, they may develop as a male. Based on a review in the American Journal of Human Biology of four decades of medical literature, most advocacy groups estimate the number of intersex people in the U.S. (including those with no outward signs) at about 5.6 million.

“Gender dysphoria,” the feeling that one’s gender identity differs from one’s physical sex, isn’t the same thing as being intersex, though they may overlap. While the science is continually evolving, according to many researchers, there is considerable empirical evidence that gender dysphoria has a physiological basis. According to a study done at UCLA, the number of people aged 13 and older in the U.S. who identify as transgender—as belonging to a gender not assigned to them at birth—is 1.6 million.

Though the terminology we use today is relatively new, gender nonconformity itself isn’t. In North America indigenous people recognized five genders, and held those with both male and female characteristics— “two spirit” people—in high regard. And historians have uncovered lots of evidence of gender variance in ancient cultures.

Modern western society is less welcoming. In the U.S., trans people are four times more likely to be the victims of violent crime and much more likely to attempt suicide than are cisgender people (i.e., those who identify with the gender that matches their biological sex). On average, they have lower incomes and shorter life expectancies. According to the ACLU, in 2024 there were over 500 bills targeting trans people introduced in state legislatures. Under a bill filed in Texas this March, simply being trans would constitute the crime of “gender fraud.”

Whence the upsurge in anti-trans attitude? In recent decades, the trans community has become a bit more accepted and legally

protected, and thus more visible, and that’s generating a backlash. And that backlash has created an opportunity for political manipulation.

Demagogues typically scapegoat vulnerable populations, then present themselves as would be saviors who’ll protect us from the supposed dangers associated with that population. In this case those “dangers” include drag shows, trans women’s use of women’s restrooms and participation in women’s sports, the incarceration of trans women in women’s prisons, and the old bugaboo, “grooming.”

Many of the concerns raised are just silly. No, public schools aren’t performing sex change operations on students (does this really need to be said?). And little Johnny isn’t going to become gay or trans because he witnessed a drag show, or because he’s aware that a classmate has two dads.

Others, like trans participation in women’s sports, do merit calm, rational analysis. Sometimes perfect solutions, in which everyone’s rights are fully served and protected, aren’t possible, so discussion and compromise become necessary.

Unfortunately, however, as a society we seem unable to talk about these kinds of things without hurling manifestos and insults at each other. Our discussions ought to be based on facts and real world circumstances, and conducted with respect for all of our fellow human beings, whether trans or cisgender, straight or gay, and whether male, female, or intersex.

Those concerned with restrooms should consider the lack of evidence that trans use of women’s restrooms would cause harm to cisgender women, and the humiliation and harassment that trans women could be subjected to if forced to use men’s rooms. Those advocating incarceration of trans women in men’s prisons must address the fact that it puts trans women at serious risk of assault and abuse. Those who champion the cause of trans women athletes must also consider the rights of the cisgender female athletes against whom trans women compete. And those favoring new rules need to explain who they believe ought to have the power to establish them and why, and how they’d be enforced.

In a civilized society, people should be able to disagree without losing sight of each other’s humanity. Nothing good happens when we start seeing each other as merely ideological opponents, as the sources of our fears or the targets of our anger. Hannah Arendt wrote that the death of human empathy is a telling sign that a culture is about to fall into barbarism. We should consider ourselves duly warned.

Tom Gutowski holds a BA in Economics and a PhD in History.

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The Continuing Crisis

In December 2022, Mark Lucas, owner of HCS Furniture in Buckinghamshire, England, parked his 6-month-old work van in a stacked car park in central London, the BBC reported. It's still there. In this type of structure, mechanical platforms and lifts are used to stack the cars on top of each other, saving space. When Lucas went to retrieve the electric van, he was told he couldn't because "the stacking system had malfunctioned." He and his co-owner, Steve Davies, rented another van, which they thought would be a temporary fix, but after a couple of years, "we gave the hire van back and took out another loan to buy a second van," Davies said. In January 2024, Lucas was told the garage repairs were unlikely to happen before May 2024, but losses would be recoverable from the responsible party. But the partners can't claim losses until the van is freed. "While we're trying to grow the business, we can't because we have all this," Lucas said.

Recent Alarming Headline

An already difficult day was made even more dreadfully memorable on April 7 in Philadelphia, the Western Standard reported. As pallbearers maneuvered a casket to a graveside service at Green Mountain Cemetery, the plywood platform above the burial hole gave way, sending them sprawling and causing injuries to legs, hands and backs. The son of the deceased was pinned under the casket and briefly lost consciousness, according to the deceased's stepdaughter, Maribel Rodriguez. "It was just a horrible incident that happened in a bad moment," she said. The family is hoping for an apology and possible reimbursement for the chaos.

Overreaction

On April 1, Steven Cusumano, 45, stopped at a kids' lemonade stand in a Clearwater, Florida, neighborhood for a refreshing drink, The Smoking Gun reported. He purchased one glass but "became angry when he was not allowed to refill his cup," police said. Cusumano admitted that he then "grabbed the victim by the wrist aggressively ... telling the victim he would beat her up." The victim's age was not reported. He walked away but was caught soon after the incident. He was charged with felony battery because of his extensive rap sheet and held on $5,000 bond.

The Aristocrats!

Prince Laurent, 61, of Belgium, lost a court battle on April 7 in which he argued that he should receive social security benefits from the government, The Guardian reported. The prince argued that his work entitled him to the same support received by entrepreneurs, and that he was arguing over "principle" rather than money. But he was quick to point out medical costs and his concerns over his family's well-being to the court. However, the court ruled that his duties were more akin to the civil service, which is not covered by social security. Laurent received about $426,000 last year and lives in his home rent-free.

Animal Antics

A reporter from WFLA-TV was

embedded in a war zone on April 9 -- not in the Middle East, but in Sarasota, Florida, where he went to report on a couple of fierce hawks. "It's not often you have to go to a story wearing a riot gear helmet and carrying an umbrella on a sunny day for protection," said reporter Jeff Patterson. Even so, a hawk attacked the helmet and left a gash in it. The hawks are nesting outside the business of Odalys Hayes, making it hard for clients to safely park and come inside. "The minute you go in the walkway here, you get attacked," Hayes said. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer called to the scene was attacked, and both Hayes' husband and son have suffered the hawks' wrath. She said her husband was attacked eight times just while taking out the garbage. Unfortunately, the FWC informed her that the hawks are protected. "I can't do anything while the nest is there," she said. One expert recommended moving the nest when the fledglings are gone and putting up noisemakers and shiny objects to keep them from coming back.

News You Can Use

Here's a little factoid you may have missed: There are 96 bags of human waste left on the moon from the Apollo space missions. In an effort to curb any more space contamination, NASA is offering $3 million to anyone who can figure out how to recycle feces and other human waste in space and on the moon, United Press International reported on April 9. The LunaRecycle Challenge technology will be used on long spaceflights and at long-term outposts.

An unnamed man in Chonqing, China, was admitted to a hospital after suffering a persistent cough, Oddity Central reported on April 9. Doctors noted suspicious shadows in his right lung on scans, and a bronchoscopy showed that he had a fungal lung disease. The man admitted that he had developed a habit of smelling his dirty socks when he removed them at the end of the day. Doctors tested some of his worn socks and found the Aspergillus infection that caused the lung disease.

It's Come to This

Part of the "fun" of hiking is the exertion involved, but now the Lingshan Scenic Area in eastern China has made climbing to the top effortless, Oddity Central reported on April 7. The location has installed a series of linked escalators, scheduled to open in May, from the foot of a 1,500-meter-high mountain to the top. What was a two-hour trek will now take just a few minutes, and the views will be accessible to the elderly and those with disabilities.

KFC has introduced a calorie-free (and fluoride-free) way to satisfy your chicken itch: fried-chicken-flavored toothpaste. The New York Post reported on April 9 that the toothpaste's flavor is "inspired by all of KFC's 11 herbs and spices. This toothpaste is irresistible, coating your teeth in flavor before leaving your mouth feeling fresh and clean." KFC partnered with toothpaste manufacturer Hismile to produce the paste for a limited time; it's available only on the Hismile website for $13 -- if it's not sold out. But wait! There's more! You can also snap up the KFC-branded electric toothbrush, which will set you back $59.

GETTING REAL ABOUT THE END

Author and death doula Alua Arthur shows us how to grapple with the experience all humans share

By Ren Brabenec

A recent fad is going viral on TikTok: Short, humorous videos racking up millions of views depict millennials buying plots of vacant land and zoning them for cemetery use.

Why the quirky new business trend?

Predictions vary, but according to the Census Bureau, U.S. deaths per year are about to skyrocket. As the Baby Boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) reach their twilight, projections suggest annual deaths could surpass 3.6 million by 2037. That’s about 510,000 more deaths than today’s annual rate.

Some of this is already being felt. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023 saw 3.09 million deaths, up from 2.85 million in 2019. And it’s not just that more people are dying because the country has a larger population than it did a generation ago. According to the United Nations World Population Prospects report, U.S. deaths as a share of the population were downtrending from 1950 to 2010. But in the past 15 years, they’ve spiked.

To help make sense of a part of life that all humans face, New York Times bestselling author Alua Arthur, the nation’s leading death doula, will take the stage for a National Writers Series conversation at City Opera House on Thursday, May 1, at 7pm.

The topic of the evening? Arthur’s book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End, plus a discussion of how people can rethink their relationship with death.

What Is a Death Doula?

“I provide non-medical support for someone who is either facing an imminent death or who is simply in recognition of their own mortality,” Arthur says, describing her career role.

The daughter of Ghanaian political refugees speaks in a kind voice, and we can instantly tell she is as accustomed to joyful laughter as she is to guiding someone through their last moments on this earth.

“I was struggling with clinical depression and coping by traveling the world,” Arthur says of her own journey. “While backpacking across Cuba, I sat down on a bus next to a woman my age. She revealed to me she’d just been diagnosed with uterine cancer, and our cheerful, frankly delightful conversation led me to reconsider my own relationship with death.”

When Arthur got back stateside, she immediately began caring for her brotherin-law, who was also dying of cancer. A few months later, Arthur enrolled in a training program to become a death doula. “I wanted to help people reframe how they approach death,” she said. “I wanted to be there for them, in the end.”

Arthur’s view is that most people tend to focus on preserving life and avoiding death rather than finding a way to get real about death’s inevitability. Western society as a whole tends to lean into the medical side of end-of-life care while skimping on—or entirely avoiding—the spiritual, psychological, and emotional aspects of everyone’s final chapter.

According to Arthur, a death doula’s role is to provide end-of-life care in practical but also deeply significant ways. Death doulas help the dying tidy up their affairs, but they also comfort, coach, provide emotional support, help individuals look back on their lives, and guide them in looking forward.

“The pandemic came, and all of a sudden everyone was paying a lot of attention to death,” Arthur says. “It was the most unforeseen of dichotomies, because while everyone was sheltering in place, I was busier

than I’d ever been. We were all watching the death tallies with morbid curiosity, and I was fielding calls from people across the country who wanted to get real about the end.”

Arthur’s services were more needed than ever before, and she began to detect commonalities in her clients’ experiences.

“I realized their stories needed to be told, because while I was learning so much about death and how to reshape my own relationship with it, I realized so many others needed to learn the same lessons I was learning as a result of hearing my clients’ stories.”

The Death Embrace

Arthur coined the term “Death Embrace.” A regular feature in her book, the death embrace is a technique she teaches people to use in reprogramming their perspective of death.

“Your deathbed holds all the answers about your life, because at the baseline, death is not something anyone can avoid,” Arthur says. “It’ll happen to people we care about, to our pets, and, eventually, to ourselves. Rather than deny it or pretend it will never happen, we can train ourselves to be open and honest with it, to be proactive about the end, and to make it our own, rather than letting it leave us spending our last moments in fear.”

In addition to her work with the dying, Arthur provides death doula services to those who are experiencing the death of a loved one. She shared some of the advice she gives her clients:

Give yourself lots of grace, take it easy on yourself, and don’t let yourself feel guilty about their passing. Rather than focusing on how they died, spend more time thinking about how they lived.

Be honest with yourself and others. Someone’s death is your opportunity to speak openly. Be honest about how you feel rather than dancing around the truth.

Ask for the support that YOU want. If someone is trying to help you in a way that you don’t want or that doesn’t feel right, tell them. Immortalize your loved one in the way that you want to immortalize them. You can’t control that they’re gone. You can control how you remember them.

Going with Grace

“Getting real about the end is about not fitting into society’s boxes when it comes to how we approach death,” Arthur says of the book. “Most of us will serve as a death doula at some point, and my hope is that people who read the book will feel more seen in their own struggle. Everyone experiences death. The study of it couldn’t be more important, and I like to think the book provides a compelling, alternative view.”

Arthur’s book is only the beginning because, in addition to her role as an author and death doula, she’s also launched Going with Grace, a death doula training and endof-life planning organization and retreat. Going with Grace exists to support people as they answer the question, in Arthur’s words, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?”

More information about Arthur’s organization can be found at goingwithgrace.com.

About the Event

An Evening with Alua Arthur takes place on Thursday, May 1, at 7pm at the City Opera House in Traverse City and via livestream. Tickets range from $32.50-$42.50 (plus fees) and come with a copy of Briefly Perfectly Human. In-person tickets can be purchased through the City Opera House, and livestream tickets can be found through the links on the National Writers Series website. For more information, visit nationalwritersseries.org.

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Welcome to our Spring 2025 Now Hiring section! Here you’ll find more than 100 jobs open across northern Michigan—some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away!

Please note: Some jobs may be filled by the time you read this!

ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA

Accounts Receivable Coordinator

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $17/hr ACME

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is hiring an Accounts Receivable Coordinator! This position will provide support documentation and invoices for Resort accounts receivable and member accounts. They will also address any questions or concerns that may arise during that process, as well as catalog and maintain billing files in the system. This position is eligible for benefits, paid time off, resort perks, and more!

APPLY! grandtraverseresort.com/ careers

ARTS & CULTURE

ELK RAPIDS DISTRICT LIBRARY

Outreach Librarian

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $17/hr

ELK RAPIDS

The Elk Rapids District Library is seeking an energetic and community-driven Outreach Librarian to expand library services beyond

Life Insurance, 401k, 2 weeks paid vacation!

APPLY! 231.941.1137

CHILDCARE

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Child Watch Assistant - Evenings

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $14/hr + Shift Premium ($2/hr any shift 5pm or later M-F or any Saturday or Sunday shift)

TRAVERSE CITY

To provide a safe, supervised play environment for the children of YMCA members while parent(s) or guardian is on the premises. Children’s ages range from infant to seven years. Morning shift is 8am1pm and evening shift is 4pm-7pm

APPLY! gtbayymca.org

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Child Care- Assistant Teacher

our walls! This role focuses on organizing and engaging volunteers, scheduling and operating our Bike Book Mobile, building relationships with community organizations, and assisting with general library desk duties. The ideal candidate is outgoing, passionate about literacy and accessibility, and excited to ride the Bike Book Mobile to Wednesdays on River Street and to the Farmer’s Market in the summer and to represent the library at similar events throughout the community.

High School Diploma (some college preferred). Experience working with volunteers and/or community engagement preferred. Availability 20-25 weekly hours during daytime, some evenings and weekend hours to support library operations and events. APPLY! erlib.director@gmail.com

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Patron Services Staff

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $2,201 INTERLOCHEN

We are looking for friendly and dedicated employees who are committed to providing excellent service. As a member of our team, you will be involved in everything related to concerts and ticket sales while fully immersing yourself in the unique environment that only a summer camp can offer. You’ll work behind the scenes for all Interlochen Arts Festival and Arts Camp performances! Whether it’s classical music by Joshua Bell, country hits by Darius Rucker, or pop/rock stars like Brandi Carlile, Weird Al Yankovic, Jason Mraz, 311, and The Beach Boys, you’ll play a part in making it all happen. APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

AUTOMOTIVE

SONNY’S BODY SHOP

Detailer

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / depends on experience

TRAVERSE CITY

Well established Traverse City Body Shop needs a full-time Detailer. Attention to details is needed. The benefit package includes Health and

and secure home. APPLY! goodwillnmi.org/jobs

GOODWILL NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Human Service Worker, Homeless Services

HOURS/PAY: full-time / $20-22/hr TRAVERSE CITY

In this role at the Goodwill Inn, you’ll provide essential support to individuals experiencing homelessness, assist with daily needs, and connect clients to critical resources that empower them to rebuild their lives. Your compassion and dedication will contribute to creating a safe and welcoming environment for those in need.

APPLY! goodwillnmi.org/jobs

GOODWILL NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Retail Assistant Manager

HOURS/PAY: full-time / $19/hr

CHARLEVOIX, PETOSKEY

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $15-$17/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is looking for individuals interested in beginning their childcare career and want to work for an organization dedicated to serving our community. Our center is looking for both part-time and full-time individuals and have recently increased compensation and childcare discounts.

APPLY! gtbayymca.org

COMMUNITY, DEVELOPMENT & NONPROFITS

NORTE YOUTH CYCLING

Community Liaison

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $25/hr

ELK RAPIDS

The community liaison role was created to ensure the mission and impact of Norte Youth Cycling carry forward in a consistent and impactful manner across northern Michigan. The Community Liaison will serve as an employee and direct representative of Note Youth Cycling. This individual will deliver Norte cycling-related programming and outreach initiatives in a manner that uniquely supports the needs of Elk Rapids. These efforts will support riders of all ages and abilities and encourage physical activity and social connectedness.

APPLY! jill@norteyouthcycling.org

GOODWILL NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Case Manager, Housing Support Services

HOURS/PAY: full-time / $20-21/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

As a Housing Support Services Case Manager, you’ll play a vital role in empowering clients to overcome challenges and achieve long-term housing stability. In this rewarding position, you’ll provide personalized, home-based support to help clients overcome barriers such as access to public benefits, stable income, education, healthcare, and more. You’ll be their guide and advocate, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to maintain a safe

TRAVERSE CITY

As a Donation Door Associate, you’ll be crucial to our thrift store, ensuring a smooth donation process. You’ll greet donors warmly, assist them in unloading items, and handle various donations from textiles to housewares. Your attention to detail will help sort and categorize donations efficiently, contributing to our vibrant inventory. You’ll build positive relationships with donors, customers, and employees, fostering repeat donations and supporting community needs.

APPLY! goodwillnmi.org/jobs

CULINARY

RED SPIRE BRUNCH HOUSE

Kitchen Staff

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $18-22/hr TRAVERSE CITY

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll oversee store operations, manage transactions, train team members, address concerns, open and close the store, and help meet budgetary targets. Your strategic insights will boost sales and customer satisfaction. Other duties will include curating unique finds, maintaining vibrant store displays, assisting customers at the register, and delivering excellent service. You’ll help handle donations, act in security and loss prevention, and interact positively with customers, donors, clients, and employees.

APPLY! goodwillnmi.org/jobs

GOODWILL NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Retail Team Lead

HOURS/PAY: full-time / $17/hr

CHARLEVOIX, PETOSKEY

As a Retail Team Lead, you’ll help with overseeing store operations, managing transactions, training team members, and ensure smooth opening and closing routines. You’ll also help curate unique finds, maintain vibrant displays, and provide excellent customer service. You’ll help handle donations, manage security, and interact with customers, donors, employees, and clients professionally.

APPLY! goodwillnmi.org/jobs

GOODWILL NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Retail Team Member

HOURS/PAY: full-time or part-time / $14 - $15/hr

ACME, APLENA, CHARLEVOIX, PETOSKEY, GAYLORD, TRAVERSE CITY

As a Retail Team Member, you’ll process textiles and wares efficiently, ensuring each piece is ready for display and sale. You’ll maintain vibrant store displays and interact warmly at the cash register, providing excellent customer service. Beyond sales, you’ll help handle donations, support security and loss prevention, and engage positively with customers, donors, and employees.

APPLY! goodwillnmi.org/jobs

GOODWILL NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Donation Door Associate

HOURS/PAY: full-time or part-time / $15/hr

Daytime line cook with prep duties. Working well with others, fast paced, accuracy, and dependability are all required traits. Experienced preferred.

APPLY! redspirebrunchhouse.com or in person.

LEELANAU COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY

Barista

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12.48/ hr + tips

GLEN ARBOR

Do you like people, coffee and being part of a team? Come join us at our friendly, energetic and fast-paced cafe. Brew coffee, craft espresso drinks, serve pastries, and sell our in-house roasted coffee beans. Flexible hours and all the free coffee you can drink. Season runs mid-June to mid-August.

APPLY! leelanaucoffee.com/ employment

WHITE BIRCH LODGE

FT & PT Cook

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $22/hr ELK RAPIDS

Join our team this summer and work on beautiful Elk Lake at White Birch Lodge!

We are looking for cooks to join our lively team. This person would enjoy working in a busy environment and take direction well. Kitchen experience is a plus but not a requirement.

APPLY! info@whitebirchlodge.com

PEARL’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN Line/prep cooks

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $16 - $20/hr

ELK RAPIDS

Flexible scheduling, funprofessional work environment. A chance to show off your culinary skills much more than flipping burgers!

APPLY! magnumhospitality.com

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Cook

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr

INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking creative and professional cooks who embody our core values and are committed to

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nurturing young artists. As a cook, you’ll play a major role in preparing various dishes and food for our many campus guests, campers, and stakeholders.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA

Culinary Cooks

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / Starting at $18/hr ACME

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is hiring Culinary Cooks! This position will coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods for the Resort outlets and/or banquet functions. This position is eligible for benefits, paid time off, resort perks, and more!

APPLY! grandtraverseresort.com/ careers

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Adjunct - Ceramics

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications

TRAVERSE CITY

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching in the Art Department, preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty, teaching Ceramics I/II, and helping to maintain community studio space for other classes and students. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Adjunct - Culinary Arts Pastry

Production

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications

TRAVERSE CITY

Responsible for instructing and assisting in our 8-week summer capstone Cafe, Bakery, and Operations course offered by the Great Lakes Culinary Institute (GLCI) during the months of June-August. As well as academic advising for obtaining ongoing continuing education in both technical skills and educational methodology. APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Adjunct - Welding Technology

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications

TRAVERSE CITY

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching Welding Technology in the Technical Academic Area, preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty,

teaching Welding Technology courses. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper classrelated records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress.

APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Supplemental - Construction Technology

HOURS/PAY: part-time / $16.5017.66/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

The Supplemental tech in Construction Technology is responsible for greeting and assisting Construction Technology people and students to the area. This person will also require familiarity with all the construction programs as they will be assisting the instructors of the Construction Trades Programs as needed in equipment maintenance and providing assistance in a wide variety of capacities. This may include general office responsibilities. This employee is also required to work in the Construction Technology Labs at the Aero Park Laboratories (APL) building, performing tasks of organization, clean-up, and removal of scrap metals, painting, and cleaning.

APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN

COLLEGE

Adjunct - History

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications

TRAVERSE CITY

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching for the History Department in the Humanities Academic Area, preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty, teaching history courses. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress.

APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Adjunct - Clinical Nursing

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications TRAVERSE CITY

This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper classrelated records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. Each adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for effectively teaching

students in those classes assigned. APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Adjunct - Automotive

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications

TRAVERSE CITY

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (AT170) with the possibility of teaching other Automotive courses in the future for the Technical Academic Area. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty, promptly assessing student coursework, apprising students of progress, and keeping proper classrelated records.

APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN

COLLEGE

Adjunct - Art History

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications TRAVERSE CITY

Open position to teach Art Appreciation (in person) in Fall 2025, with inclusion in the faculty pool for further art history teaching assignments after an initial successful semester. In addition to Art Appreciation, the college’s Humanities Department regularly offers sections of Western Art History I & II and Modern Art History both in in-person and online formats. Art Appreciation and all other Art History courses are designated as writing intensive courses.

APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN

COLLEGE

Adjunct - Economics

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications TRAVERSE CITY

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for working in conjunction with the Social Science Academic Area toward the development and instruction of Economics courses: ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics, and ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress.

APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Adjunct - Economics

HOURS/PAY: part-time / Depends on Qualifications

TRAVERSE CITY

This adjunct faculty member is passionate about teaching writing and engaging new college students. Writing instructors at NMC teach all levels of first-year writing and join other faculty in teaching an innovative

INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO

INTERLOCHEN IPR News Morning Host

Start the morning right as the News Morning Host at Interlochen Public Radio. You’ll have a finger on the local pulse, talking with listeners about news and events in northern Michigan, connecting with fellow IPR journalists, and bridging local programming with NPR’s Morning Edition. This slot runs from 7-9am during the morning commute every weekday. A great candidate doesn’t just have a voice for radio, but also an appetite for thoughtful journalism and a collaborative spirit. IPR is looking for someone with two to three years of broadcast experience, proficiency with audio editing software, and exceptional writing and interviewing skills. This is a full-time, year-round position with a slew of Interlochen Center for the Arts benefits. Head to interlochen.org/careers to apply with your resume, cover letter, and portfolio.

curricula and embracing a team approach to teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners and will use Moodle, an e-learning platform, complement classroom instruction, and/or virtual instruction.

APPLY! jobs.nmc.edu

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Extended Education ServicesIndustry Navigator

HOURS/PAY: full-time / $61,541.05

TRAVERSE CITY

The Industry Navigator for NMC Extended Education & Training and Northwestern Michigan Works! will strategically engage with the NoMI Attainment Collaborative and other local industries and employers to identify and address workforce training needs with regards to credential and degree attainment. Serving as a vital business liaison, this position will facilitate awareness of programs, access to funding sources, and help create training programs tailored to business requirements, ensuring access to an industry recognized credential or degree for all employees.

APPLY! 231-995-1025

NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES

Special Education Teacher

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / Commensurate with Experience TRAVERSE CITY

Design and provide specialized instruction in academics, social competence, and independence for cognitively impaired students. Collaborate with the educational team, including parents, to develop and implement IEPs. Collect, maintain, and analyze student performance data. Address students’ diverse needs (medical, physical, behavioral, social, emotional). Coach and supervise teacher assistants.

APPLY! northwested.org/ employment

NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES

Teacher Assistant

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $19.51+/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

A teacher assistant supports student learning and participation in classroom activities designed by teachers. They maintain student confidentiality, communicate student progress to the teacher, and address students’ diverse needs (medical, physical, behavioral, social, emotional) under the supervision of certified staff. Specific tasks vary by program; Bridgeway, New Horizons or Life Skills Center. BENEFITS: Full tuition reimbursement; Opportunities for career advancement; Supportive Culture; Comprehensive insurance package APPLY! northwested.org/ employment

NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES

School Psychologist

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / Commensurate with Experience TRAVERSE CITY

Consulting and collaborating with educators, parents, and agencies. Participating in student support and evaluation teams (EST, MET, IEPT). Providing staff coaching and professional development. Using data to inform instruction and interventions. Conducting psychological assessments. Developing and implementing interventions. Generating reports for evaluations.

Providing direct services to students, as defined in the IEP. Transition planning for students between programs or into adulthood. APPLY! northwested.org/ employment

NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES

School Social Worker

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / Commensurate with Experience TRAVERSE CITY

General Responsibilities: 1. Collaboration and Consultation: Working with school teams, parents,

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and community agencies to address student needs. 2. Intervention and Support: Providing coaching to staff, implementing tiered intervention systems, and offering direct/indirect services to students, particularly focusing on social learning and behavior support. 3. Assessment and Evaluation: Participating in evaluations to determine special education eligibility, and developing functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans.

4. IEP Implementation: Monitoring student progress, reporting on IEP goals, and contributing to transition planning. 5. Positive Behavioral Supports: Emphasizing positive behavioral supports in all intervention strategies.

APPLY! northwested.org/ employment

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Summer Travel Assistant

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr

INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking detail-oriented and organized Travel Assistants who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a Travel Assistant, you’ll play a major role in supporting the seamless coordination of travel plans, ensuring all transportation logistics run smoothly during travel weekends.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Bus Driver

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking reliable and professional Bus Drivers who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a Bus Driver, you’ll play a major role in driving a variety of vehicles, including buses, vans, and cars to transport students, faculty, guests, candidates, and performers around campus and to off-site locations.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Copy Room Attendant

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who embodies our core values and is committed to nurturing young artists. As a Copy Room Attendant, you’ll play a key role in copy room operations, including making copies for Interlochen Arts Camp.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Pedestrian Safety Officer

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking dedicated and vigilant Pedestrian Safety Officers who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a Pedestrian Safety Officer, you’ll manage the J. Maddy Crosswalk and concert parking, ensuring the safety

and well-being of campers, visitors, and staff.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

FARMING & AGRICULTURE

GREAT LAKES INCUBATOR FARM

Farm Training Students

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / Stipend

Available TRAVERSE CITY

Come learn how to farm in a seven-month experiential farm training program.

APPLY! natureiscalling.org/glif

ANAVERY FINE FOODS

Farmers’ Market Manager and Delivery

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $17-20/hr depending on experience (W-2) TRAVERSE CITY

We are currently seeking a person to 1) manage our farmers’ market booths, 2) handle product deliveries in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, 3) participate in selected on-farm tasks including helping with our store, order fulfillment and occasional farm chores. This is a seasonal position from MaySeptember 2025. The potential for year-round employment exists for the right candidate. Anavery is a multispecies, pasture-based livestock farm and local food distributor. Reliable work schedule; Farm food for free; Overtime pay; Worker’s Compensation.

APPLY! resume and cover letter to info@anavery.com

ANAVERY FINE FOODS

Livestock Production Manager

HOURS/PAY: Full Time / $20-25/hr plus significant benefits

TRAVERSE CITY

This is a full-time, career track position to manage all of Anavery’s onfarm animal husbandry. This is a role offering considerable responsibility, independence and personal growth for candidates who have existing experience in animal husbandry. The job consists of the following tasks (in order of time allocation): Management of our herd of Red Wattle hogs from farrow to finish. Management of our flock of free-range egg hens. Management of our grass-fed herd of beef cattle. Management of our sheep flock. Development of new poultry initiatives. Benefits include paid health insurance, paid time off, paid maternity/paternity leave, workers’ compensation insurance, overtime pay, and product discounts. The work week is 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Different days are possible if needed by the employee.

APPLY! resume and cover letter to adam@anavery.com

MI FARM CO-OP

Sales/Account Assistant

HOURS/PAY: Part Time / Base Commission: $12.50/hr / Commission: Paid Monthly 2.5% for all existing account volumes 5% for all new account volumes for 12 months then 2.5% after.

TRAVERSE CITY

As a Sales and Account Associate,

you are passionate about local food and growers and relationship-driven sales. This role will focus on managing existing and obtaining new wholesale accounts, growing our employerbased CSA program, and securing new partnerships. This is a part-time position 10-15 hours per week with flexible work conditions - remote, road, and/or office. Mi Farm Co-op is a food hub for over 25 growers in Northwest Michigan, bringing restaurants, schools, chefs, and community members the freshest seasonal produce every week.

APPLY! resume to mifarmcoop@ gmail.com

MEADOWLARK FARM

Community Farmer

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $16/hr

LAKE LEELANAU

Community supported agriculture farm serving Leelanau and grand traverse county for 30 years. We grow mixed vegetables and herbs for our community of eaters. Salad mix, heirloom tomatoes, baby ginger, and garlic are some of our specialties. We are certified organic. Worker’s Compensation; Reliable work schedule; Farm food for free; Guided instruction. APPLY! resume and a short note about yourself and your availability to meadowlarks4@yahoo.com

Z&N FARM, LLC

Farm Hand

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / hourly wage MANISTEE

Farm hand. Part-time, seasonal position, three days per week (Tues, Wed, Friday). Ideal candidate would be available to work May through September. Compensation is based on experience and performance but will be between $15-$18/hr. Cultivating, Planting, Harvesting, Washing, Packing Vegetables! Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment. Diverse vegetable & strawberry farm, on the farm roadside farmstand, summer CSA serving 60+ families and weekly farmers market. Following all organic growing practices. Farm food for free; Paid Breaks; Supply funds (e.g. to purchase work clothing and tools) APPLY! Email zenfarmllc@gmail. com your resume, two employment references, and cover

9 BEAN ROWS

Farm Technician

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $18+/hr depending on skills and experience SUTTONS BAY

A small team of farm hands are guided by the Field Manager to execute daily tasks and achieve weekly goals related to vegetable production. Farm hands assist in preparing seedbeds, planting and seeding, managing weeds, making minor irrigation repairs, harvesting and wash/pack. This position is appropriate for individuals interested in food production, regular exercise in the outdoors and the aesthetic of clean fields and beautiful produce. Benefits include retirement, PTO, food, and anything else we can offer to make our workers’ lives better; all employee

SEEDS

THOMPSONVILLE

EcoSchool Site Coordinator

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is a nonprofit organization that works to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design. One way they do this is to connect young people with nature and help them build personal skills that will last a lifetime. The EcoSchool Site Coordinator will work at Betsie Valley Elementary School to develop after-school and summer programs for kids in subjects like literacy, outdoor and environmental activities, social-emotional learning, nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support. A strong candidate will have experience working with youth, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to supervise and lead a team, not to mention inspire the kids! A self-starter who pays attention to details and deadlines will be a great fit. Find all open SEEDS jobs at ecoseeds.org/about-us/jobs.

and intern housing is full, but we are working on making more space. APPLY! resume and cover letter to Nic Welty nic@9beanrows.com

KRULL’S COMPOSTING LLC

Versatile Farm Hand

HOURS/PAY: Part Time / Hourly or per job

MAPLE CITY

Helping to manufacture and deliver compost. which entails operating tractors, driving a truck and trailer, making deliveries and hauling materials, bagging compost, operating a trommel screen, and other assorted farm chores as needed. We make and sell high quality humus compost and products to help farmers and gardeners enrich their soil and grow better crops.

APPLY! Call (231) 360-0243

LOMA FARM / FARM CLUB

Farm Hand

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $17-$19/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

Loma Farm/Farm Club is hiring for a full-time farm position. A minimum of 1 year on a vegetable production farm is required. This is a seasonal position, with the potential for yearround employment; 32-40+ hours a week, seasonally; paid overtime; staff discounts. Attention to detail, work efficiency and respect for coworkers, land and infrastructure is expected at all times. We farm for the love of quality food and for the sake of land stewardship. We seek someone with an eye for quality and a desire for hard work. The position includes opportunities to learn all facets of running a small farm business.

APPLY! resume and note to lomafarm@gmail.com

BLUEBIRD FARM AND GARDENS Farm Hand

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / Hourly wage EMPIRE

Bluebird Farm and Gardens is located in beautiful Empire, Michigan. We raise a diverse mix of vegetables, small fruits, cut flowers, nursery starts and pasture-raised sheep and laying hens. We attend three farmers markets during the

growing season, and maintain a small CSA (community supported agriculture) and limited wholesale. APPLY! Please apply using our Google form: https://forms.gle/ sPHU176eR8qJjCxL7

THE LIVELY FARM General Farm Hand

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $14/ hr entry level // $18/hr 3+yrs experience

EMPIRE

Tasks include greenhouse work; field prep work; transplanting; general garden and farm maintenance; harvesting, CSA share, wholesale, and market packaging/ distribution/organization; working the farmer’s market (if desired/ needed); cutting and harvesting flowers, conditioning and storing flowers. This is a woman- and queerowned farm, so we are looking for people who are allied or in community with us. Women, queer, BIPOC people are safe here and encouraged to join us in our efforts to create community.

APPLY! thelivelyfarm.com

THE LIVELY FARM

Assistant/Co-Manager

HOURS/PAY: Full Time / $16 - $20/ hour, depending on experience. EMPIRE

The Lively Farm is looking to hire a passionate farmer interested in helping to enhance an established and growing queer/woman-owned vegetable and flower farm. We are in a position to expand our farm to move beyond $100k in annual sales, and ready to share the management and leadership load and invest in an assistant manager. We are searching for someone with plenty of farming experience and the ability to contribute to daily operations, long- and shortterm planning, employee and task management, and the overall growth and success of our business.

APPLY! thelivelyfarm.com

CYCLING SALAMANDER

Regenerative Farm Coordinator

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / Stipend CHARLEVOIX

NOW HIRING

The Farm Production Coordinator(s) will support the Farm/ store operations. Farm operations include all areas of cultivation, development, maintenance, and project follow-through. The Farm Production Coordinator role requires flexibility and agility, as well as the ability to specialize with great responsibility in select areas. The property is also home to Cycling Salamander, a seasonal art gallery, which also hosts events and activities of SeedKeepers, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit organization. There is a farmhouse on the property that could house one-two people. There is also the option to put a glamp site further from the road for extra privacy.

APPLY! cyclingsalamander.net

CHERRY KE INC

Compliance Administrator

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $18.50/hr KEWADIN

This is a seasonal position with opportunity for full-time work based on performance and willingness to take on additional complianceoriented responsibilities. Cherry Ke is a large tart cherry operation with farms in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, VanBuren and Cass counties producing 20 million pounds of cherries annually. Health Insurance Policy Contribution (or Full); On-farm Housing; Year-round employees qualify for 401K match, paid time off and health insurance.

APPLY! Send resume to nelsveliquette@gmail.com

BEAR EARTH HERBALS

Market Rep

HOURS/PAY : Seasonal / $130/ market or 20 percent, whichever is higher KINGSLEY

This job is for a market rep(s) to bring our products to area farmers markets and represent the farm and business. This position requires an ability to lift 50lbs, interact with people, learn about herbs and our products and be dependable and on time. We are an herb farm growing a wide variety of medicinal and culinary herbs for teas, salves and spice blends.

APPLY! Call or text (231) 620-3297

LOST LAKE FARM

Crew Member

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $16-$18 HONOR

We work four days a week, ninehour days, MTWF. If interested, half day Farmers Market shifts may be available on Thursday or Saturday. Your job will focus on our vegetable operation, with an emphasis on harvest, wash/pack, weeding, and planting. Must be able to work outside in all weather; stand, kneel, or crouch for long periods; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds frequently. Previous farm experience is a plus, but a good attitude and work ethic is much more important!

APPLY! send resume, two references, and a note to lostlakefarmers@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY & EVENTS

ELDER PIPER BEER & CIDER

Taproom Staff

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $10.40/ hr + tips

PETOSKEY

We’re hiring taproom staff to help us pour pints and build a great taproom experience this summer. Our job description outlines the core skills we seek. Please review the full job description on our website for more information.

APPLY! elderpiperbeer.com/ careers

DOCKSIDE - TORCH LAKE

Back of House Team Member

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $15+/hr

BELLAIRE

We are looking for Back of the House Team Members to join us! We are a fast paced, busy seasonal restaurant. Open from mid-April to the end of October. Looking for both full time and part time applicants, with overtime available. Morning shift, mid shift and night shift available. Pay range starts at $15 and goes up to match experience level.

APPLY! docksidetorchlake@ gmail.com

PEARL’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN

Dishwashers

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $14 - $17/hr

ELK RAPIDS

Flexible hours, a mix of AM and PM shifts; Profit sharing, full or part time available; Some light housekeeping with AM shifts. APPLY! magnumhospitality.com

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Hotel Housekeeper

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr

INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking efficient and detail-oriented Housekeepers who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a Housekeeper, you’ll play a major role in keeping the units and hotel areas clean, organized, and welcoming for all guests.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $45,000$49,000 annually ACME

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is hiring an Assistant Executive Housekeeper! This position will assist the Executive Housekeeper in setting the standards and procedures for work of the housekeeping staff. The Assistant Executive Housekeeper will perform duties to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions of all areas of the resort property. This position is eligible for benefits, paid time off, resort perks, and more!

APPLY! grandtraverseresort.com/ careers

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN

Golfer Services F&B Attendant

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / Hourly

THOMPSONVILLE

Drive beverage cart on golf course, while adhering to all course rules and etiquette to avoid disrupting play. Serve golfers food and beverage items from the golf cart. Serve members and guests grilled food items and already prepared food items, as well as beverages at one of the two stationary service locations. Maintain a clean, safe, work environment in each outlet. Stock and maintain each outlet with inventory and supplies for daily operations. Handle cash, credit card, room, and member charge transactions efficiently and accurately.

APPLY! humanresources@ crystalmountain.com

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN

Golf Cart Lot Attendant

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / Hourly

THOMPSONVILLE

A Golf Cart Lot Attendant is responsible for ensuring a gracious and efficient sense of arrival at the clubhouse for members and guests. Transfer golf clubs and other belongings as requested from vehicle to golf shop/starting area promptly. Assist guests with golf bags. Direct guests to the appropriate golf course. Clean carts after each round. Assist guests with questions. Maintain and ensure immaculate facilities for guests. Inform supervisor of all guest/ member complaints and suggestions promptly. Other duties as assigned, including picking up range balls at the learning center.

APPLY! humanresources@ crystalmountain.com

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN

Activities Desk Staff

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / Hourly

THOMPSONVILLE

The Recreation Desk Staff offers the highest level of guest service, responding in a professional, accurate, and courteous manner providing information, sales, and reservations to guests of the Park at Water’s Edge and Mountain Adventure Zone. Staff the desk at the Park at Water’s Edge and Mountain Adventure Zone. Perform all daily desk operations including reservations, accurate relay of information, sales and transactions, rental and resort information. Assist guests with program and recreation reservations. Previous recreation experience is desired.

APPLY! humanresources@ crystalmountain.com

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Hospitality Staff

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr

INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking welcoming and enthusiastic Hospitality Staff who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a part of our Hospitality Staff, you’ll play a major role in working as part of a team to welcome guests and rotate through various

responsibilities with our campus hotel while fully immersing yourself in the unique environment.

APPLY! summer camp can offer.

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Front of House Server

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking efficient and friendly Front of House Servers who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a front of house server as part of our Dining Services team, you’ll play a major role in providing meals to all campus residents.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Concessions Crew Member

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr

INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive Concession Clerks who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists.

As a Concessions Clerk, you’ll play a major role in bringing joy to campers, guests and other campus visitors all summer long.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA

Food & Beverage Outlet Supervisors

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $18/hr ACME

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is looking for F&B Outlet Supervisors! This position will assist in supplying total guest satisfaction through prompt, courteous and professional service, while maintaining a highly motivated and well-trained staff. Possibility of FT year-round employment at the conclusion of the summer season.

APPLY! grandtraverseresort.com/ careers

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA

Housekeeping Floor Care Specialist

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $18/hr ACME

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is hiring Floor Care Specialists! This position will keep all floors (tile, carpet, cement, etc.) clean throughout the resort property. This position is eligible for benefits, paid time off, resort perks, and more!

APPLY! grandtraverseresort.com/ careers

WHITE BIRCH LODGE

Saturday Housekeeper

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $25/hr ELK RAPIDS

We are looking for Saturday Housekeepers and Bed Makers to take care of general housekeeping duties in a picturesque work environment at White Birch Lodge. Experienced housekeepers over 18 years of age can earn $25/hr. Bedmakers must be 14 years of age to apply. Starting wage: $14/hr. APPLY! info@whitebirchlodge.com

HUMAN RESOURCES

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Senior Director of Human Resources

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $75,000$85,000/year TRAVERSE CITY

The Senior Director of Human Resources is responsible for cultivating a culture of inclusion, employee engagement, and organizational development. This role involves partnering with directors and leaders to oversee employee relations and engagement initiatives that align with the YMCA’s mission, values, and strategic objectives. The Senior Director will have the expertise to assess complex employee issues and create effective, balanced solutions in collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership team. The Senior Director of Human Resources will sit on the Association Support Team, participate in all relevant and needed committees, attend all monthly board meetings as well as and participate in special events as needed.

APPLY! gtbayymca.org

INSURANCE

CARDINAL INSURANCE GROUP

Customer Service Agent

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $22 - $27/hr TRAVERSE CITY

We have current openings for an inside personal lines sales agent as well as a commercial and personal lines account service representative. Cardinal Insurance Group’s mission is to take care of people, so our ideal candidate will have a servant’s heart, be a true collaborator, and will reap the benefits of an agency that puts their employees at the top of their priority list! Accurate and detailed skills with agency management systems as well as other phone and technology skills are also vitally important for success with us.

APPLY! linda@ cardinalinsurancegroup.com

INTERNSHIPS

TRAVERSE CITY DOWNTOWN Development Authority

Summer Intern

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $2,0003,000

TRAVERSE CITY

The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking qualified candidates for its annual paid summer intern position. The summer intern will be expected to work on a variety of DDA and Downtown Traverse City Association (DTCA, the merchants association) projects. For a full description, visit our website.

APPLY! liz@downtowntc.com

GRASS RIVER NATURAL AREA

River Ambassador Intern

HOURS/PAY: seasonal $13/hr

BELLAIRE

Grass River Natural Area (GRNA) is seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals for its River Ambassador Internship. This position offers hands-

NOW HIRING

KILWINS PETOSKEY ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Get paid to sate your sweet tooth at Kilwins in Petoskey! The “Sweetest Team” is on the lookout for an Assistant Store Manager to focus on daily operations, driving sales, managing staff, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. Strong customer service skills are a must-have, as is the ability to motivate and communicate with a large team. You’ll work with the Store Manager to coach and train team members, plus manage overhead like schedules and food costs. Previous retail or hospitality management experience is preferred, and you’ll get bonus points for knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures that keep the shop sparkling clean. The pay range starts at $48,000 with full benefits…which we hope includes some sweet treats on your break. Get the (ice cream) scoop on the job at kilwins.com/pages/careers.

on experience in outdoor education and outreach. This is a part time position (15-20 hours/week) with flexible hours with many evenings and weekends required. Responsibilities include tabling at local events, hosting educational programs at boat launches, being a presence on the Grass River, collecting data, and working with volunteers.

APPLY! Grassriver.org

LANDSCAPING

BROTHERS TREE SERVICE

Plant Health Care Technician

HOURS/PAY: full-time / $20-$24/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

Seeking a candidate with excellent customer service and communication skills in person, by telephone, and in writing; Valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive a 1-ton pickup truck with spray rig safely; Be physically capable of 10 hours (or more) of work per day for five consecutive days while being able to carry at least 50 lbs; Natural resource background highly encouraged (Forestry, Horticulture, Dendrology, Entomology); MDARD Commercial

Pesticide Applier in Ornamental (3A,3B,6). Position Duties: Identify, diagnose, and monitor the health of trees and other horticultures to ensure there are no diseases, pests, or other issues. If found, manage using spraying and/or injection tools with chemical treatment. Installation of nursery plants. Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnoses and suggested services. Maintain and properly use PHC equipment.

APPLY! (231) 933-0788

BROTHERS TREE SERVICE

Professional Arborist

HOURS/PAY: full-time / $25-$33/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

We are seeking a Professional Arborist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working outdoors and a common-sense approach to field maintenance. Duties: Equipment operation: mini loader, skid steer, chippers, ariel platform, stump grinder; Perform tree trimming and pruning to ensure tree health

and willingness to work long hard days. Experience running machinery (skid steer, excavator, compactor etc.) or experience working in the landscaping field is a plus.

APPLY! info@365outdoorinc.com

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Maintenance/Grounds Crew

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr

INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking Maintenance/ Grounds staff members who embody our core values. As a Maintenance/ Grounds staff member, you’ll play a major role in helping maintain landscaping around campus including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, picking up leaves, and other small landscaping tasks. Tasks also include moving instruments for Camp, banquet setups, furniture moving and helping on construction projects.

and aesthetics; Utilize rigging techniques for safe tree removal; Ability to work effectively in a team environment; Strong attention to detail and safety protocols; Medical/dental/vision benefits; On-the-job training; Opportunities for advancement; Paid time off; Professional Develop Assistance; Safety equipment provided. APPLY! (231) 933-0788

NORTHERN INSPIRATION

OUTDOOR SERVICES LLC

Landscape Lawn Crew

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $24/hr MAPLE CITY

We are looking to add a new member to our crew. Spring/Fall clean ups, lawn mowing trimming, landscape crew. This position could lead to full time, with winter snow removals. Must be over 18 to apply. APPLY! (231) 835-0109 / edie@ northerninspirationoutdoor.com

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA

Seasonal Groundskeepers

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $18.69/hr ACME

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is hiring seasonal Groundskeepers! This position will perform assigned labor tasks to assist in proper course and grounds maintenance of outside areas at the resort property. APPLY! grandtraverseresort.com/ careers

ER RENTALS & LANDSCAPE

SUPPLY

Delivery Driver

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $17/hr+

WILLIAMSBURG

Landscape Supply Equipment

Delivery Driver. Requirements: Valid chauffeur’s license; Basic knowledge of machine operation

APPLY! info@ertoolrentals.com

365 OUTDOOR

Landscape Laborer

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $18/hr+

WILLIAMSBURG

Helping in the building of retaining walls, patios, and hardscapes. Duties may also include planting, mulching, light lawn care and more. Must have a valid driver’s license

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Health Services Assistant

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $15/hr INTERLOCHEN

As a Health Services Assistant, you’ll play a major role in assisting our Health Services team serve our campers. Health Services Assistants work seven weeks, plus pre-camp training for 2-3 days prior to the opening of the summer season. The workweek is 40 hours with 8-hour days scheduled to work in the clinics.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Lifeguard/Boat Cave Staff & Camp Counselor

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $3,000 INTERLOCHEN

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

MAINTENANCE & CUSTODIAL

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA

Maintenance Technician

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $18.30$21/hr

ACME

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is hiring Maintenance Technicians! This position will respond to maintenance requests that are received from internal or external guests within the resort property. This position is eligible for benefits, paid time off, resort perks, and more!

APPLY! grandtraverseresort.com/ careers

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Custodian

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr INTERLOCHEN

We are seeking team-oriented and dedicated Custodians who embody our core values and are committed to supporting young artists. As a Custodian, you’ll play a major role by providing and maintaining a clean and safe environment for students, faculty and guests.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

PARKS, CAMPS & OUTDOORS

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Camp Counselor

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $2,500 INTERLOCHEN

As a Cabin Counselor, you will serve as the primary caregiver for students in your cabin, create exciting programs, and guide your charges through the adventure of living in a rustic cabin in the woods. You are responsible for student safety, developing a community in your cabin, helping students learn through experience and trial and error. You serve as a role model in attitude, behavior, and actions. APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

activities for the campers and direct the assistant counselors as needed. APPLY! gtbayymca.org

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Assistant Counselor Summer Day Camp

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $15-$16/hr TRAVERSE CITY

The Assistant Camp Counselor is responsible for providing a fun and safe environment for children to play, learn and grow. This position will help and lean in to support the lead counselors and camp director. APPLY! gtbayymca.org

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Sports Coordinator - Summer Day Camp

As a lifeguard, you’ll play a major role in ensuring a safe and enjoyable waterfront for all campers. You will also be responsible for ensuring the well-being, safety, and personal growth of your group of campers. This unique role combines mentoring, leadership, and creativity, making it an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about both youth mentorship and development and the arts.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Lifeguard Assistant

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr

INTERLOCHEN

As a Lifeguard Assistant, you’ll play a major role in supporting a safe and enjoyable waterfront for all campers.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Camp Supervisor - Summer Camp

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $20-$23/hr TRAVERSE CITY

As the Camp Supervisor, you will impact our community’s youth through the day-to-day operations of summer camp. Help create and foster a strong sense of teamwork, provide aid to the Camp Director in the process of training all full-time and part-time seasonal staff. This position will assist the Camp Director in all aspects of ensuring compliance with applicable program safety and licensing standards. The Camp Supervisor ensures that all Camp activities and programs are safe, engaging and designed to provide the best experience for all participants.

APPLY! gtbayymca.org

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Lead Counselor - Summer Camp

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $17.00$18.50/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

The Lead Camp Counselor is responsible for providing a fun and safe environment for children to play, learn and grow. This position will oversee the supervision of a direct group of campers and will lean in to help other lead counselors and the camp director as needed. With support from camp leadership, the lead counselor will prepare the day-to-day

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $18.50$19.50/hr TRAVERSE CITY

The Sports Camp Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing sports programming for the first nine weeks of summer. The coordinator will be responsible for providing a fun and safe environment for the campers to play, learn and grow. APPLY! gtbayymca.org

RECREATION

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Membership Services

Representative HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $14-$15 Hourly + Shift Premium for Nights (M-F 5pm-close) and weekends (any shift Saturday or Sunday) TRAVERSE CITY

As a Membership Services Representative at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, you’ll build relationships and engage with members while advancing the mission of a community-oriented nonprofit. Representatives deliver excellent customer service to all members, guests and program participants.

APPLY! gtbayymca.org

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Personal Trainer

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $15-$16/hr TRAVERSE CITY

Instructs personal training group or one-on-one sessions in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. On a day-to-day basis, this position will carry out various tasks from assessing the member’s physical condition to instructing safe and effective exercises that will assist in attaining the member’s fitness goal(s). This position will explain the exercises in a clear and efficient way, while demonstrating how to use the equipment safely, to avoid injuries. APPLY! gtbayymca.org

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Wellness Center Staff- Nights & Weekends

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $14/ hr + $2 shift incentive for nights (5:00pm-close) and any weekend

NOW HIRING

GRAND TRAVERSE CONSERVATION

DISTRICT

TRAVERSE CITY

Operations & Program Coordinator

Love the outdoors and running a tight ship? The Grand Traverse Conservation District is hiring an Operations & Program Coordinator, who handles day-to-day tasks like fielding incoming calls and inquiries, assisting with events and major mailings, and keeping the office supplies well stocked. But the most fun part of the gig is planning and executing GTCD’s annual Native Plant and Seedling Sales. You’ll be involved in the selection, sourcing, and pricing of the seedlings, creating the online store, and working with vendors. GTCD hopes to find a candidate with four-plus years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a strong knowledge of Michigan’s native flora and fauna. The Operations & Program Coordinator is a full-time role with an hourly rate of $20-$22, commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Visit natureiscalling.org/employment to apply.

shift (Saturday/Sunday)

TRAVERSE CITY

Engage in meaningful work that supports and enriches the local community, making a difference in people’s lives every day. Enjoy access to YMCA facilities, programs, professional development opportunities and a supportive environment. Position available to work nights and/or weekends.

APPLY! gtbayymca.org

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA

Group Fitness Instructor

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / $25+/class (BOE)

TRAVERSE CITY

We are seeking experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals that are looking for an opportunity to put their passion for teaching group fitness classes into action. At the Y, a group fitness instructor role offers career development, a great mission to get behind and a fun work environment. Additional specialty certifications preferred: HIIT, Strength Training, Active Older Adult, and Aqua are all currently in demand.

APPLY! gtbayymca.org

RETAIL

ELLA’S

Clothing & Home Stylist

HOURS/PAY: Full-time / $18-$22/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

As an Ella’s stylist, you will provide impeccable customer service by giving highlypersonalized wardrobe recommendations based on comprehensive knowledge of our brands, and a deep understanding of the clients desired aesthetic. Advises clientele on wardrobe options and appropriate fits of our elevated and sustainable clothing brands. Demonstrates passion, creativity, and style expertise. Provides personalized recommendations based on expert product knowledge and deep understanding of client’s style sensibilities. Develops strong, enduring relationships with clientele, and succeeds at increasing sales volume. Benefits: 401(k), dental insurance, employee discount, flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance.

APPLY! bridget@swingbyellas.com

HAYSTACKS

Sales Associate

HOURS/PAY: Part-time / based on experience ELK RAPIDS

Haystacks is seeking part-time sales associates for our Elk Rapids location. If you enjoy styling women’s apparel and providing exceptional customer care in a fun and friendly work environment, we would love to hear from you! Haystacks is a Northern Michigan manufacturer of ladies clothing with 7 retail locations.

APPLY! resume to michelle@haystacks.net

INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Scholarshop Staff

HOURS/PAY: Seasonal / $12/hr

INTERLOCHEN

As a Retail Store Staff member, you’ll play a major role in providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a positive shopping experience, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

APPLY! summerhr@interlochen.org

VILAH BLOOM

Senior Sales Associate

HOURS/PAY: full-time $20/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

Join our fun, and creative team as we expand with our second location in beautiful downtown Traverse City! We are a very experience-driven brand so as a Senior Sales Associate at Vilah Bloom, you will help customers create one-of-a-kind bags at our BagBar, style trendy charm jewelry and work with the best team around!

APPLY! info@vilahbloom.com

VILAH BLOOM

Junior Sales Associate

HOURS/PAY: part-time $18/hr

TRAVERSE CITY

Join our fun and creative team as a Junior Sales Associate this summer! If you have a passion for fashion and helping others style their accessories, look no further! As a Vilah Bloom team member, you will help create charm jewelry and style handbags at our custom BagBar.

APPLY! info@vilahbloom.com

Nittolo’s Little Italy Comes to Downtown TC

New location will offer an affordable Italian option

By Ellen Miller

Craving a pizza or a hearty bowl of pasta? You’re in luck: Nittolo’s Little Italy, from restaurateur Eric Nittolo, is slated to open downtown in the Warehouse District this April, pending licensing and approvals.

The new spot was built out in the space where Cut & Run used to be, next to The Tasting Room on the ground floor of the Breakwater building. Nittolo, who runs the eponymous (and popular) Nittolo’s Seafood & Pizza in Lake Leelanau, wasn’t necessarily looking to expand, but “they came after me,” he jokes. “A diner of mine is a real estate agent out in Elk Rapids and was like, ‘these guys would love to have you in their space.’”

The Price Is Right

Nittolo’s Little Italy has a two-fold premise: to bring the taste of Italy to Traverse City, and to offer great value.

“As a diner myself and as someone who travels globally to go to dinner, I’ve found that what is happening in our town and other towns is that the costs are almost outweighing the quality,” Nittolo reflects.

Between higher labor costs and increased costs for ingredients, restaurants are struggling; he points to a recent MLive article about how many small restaurants in Grand Rapids are closing. Simultaneously, customers are looking for value—even, he says, customers who have big pocketbooks.

How can restaurants make the tough margins work? By getting a little creative, Nittolo says.

“We understand that diners and parents feel like everything has gone up, but they don’t want to lose the fact that they like to go out to eat. How do you create a value-driven item that’s delicious? Smaller portions.”

By offering a similar menu as the Nittolo’s location in Lake Leelanau but in smaller quantities, Nittolo’s Little Italy will be able to maintain high quality meals while charging customers less. “You’ll be able to go out for $40 and walk away full,” Nittolo promises.

Most importantly, the customer needs to feel valued, too.

“I don’t care if you’re 19 or 91; you want to walk in and know that you’re at Nittolo’s,” says Nittolo. “How you treat your guests matters. That’s super important with all this, we want everyone to think it’s great. The word is value. We want the customer to leave and say, ‘Man, that was great, and I don’t mind paying the bill; I’ll overtip the server.’ It’s important how you take care of your customers.”

The Menu Is Familiar

Nittolo’s Little Italy will offer Romanstyle Italian food, similar to the Lake Leelanau mothership.

“This isn’t French refined style; it’s good home cooking Italian,” says Nittolo.

Appetizers include Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta ($9.99), with smoked tomato mostarda, balsamic, and burrata; the Truffle Fries ($9.99), complete with parmesan and truffle aioli; and the Prosciutto di Parma ($19.99), a meat and cheese board perfect for sharing. You’ll also find mussels, calamari,

crab cakes, and shrimp scampi on the small plates side, all for under $10.

Two soups, two salads, garlic bread, and Grandma’s Rigatoni Pasta Pomodoro (customizable for kids, multiple guests or even a “festa”/feast for 10-12 folks) round out the first half of the menu.

Entrees run the range from pasta classics like Gnocchi, Tortellini, Risotto, and Carbonara to Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo, complete with jumbo shrimp, lobster claw meat, and tomato basil fettuccine. Pescatarians will opt for the Frutti di Mare or the Alaskan Halibut, while carnivores can choose from Filet Mignon and Lobster and chicken three ways (Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Piccata, and Chicken Marsala).

And then, of course, there are the famous Nittolo’s pizzas, 14 of them, plus cheese bread. Pizzas range from $15.99 for a Classic Cheese to $19.99 (think: Margherita, Smoked Brisket BBQ, Jersey White) to $25.99 for specialities like the Forest Morel (garlic butter, morel blend, truffle oil, raclette, asparagus, and cippolinis) or Torta di Nitollo (bufala mozzarella, cherry bomb tomatoes, prosciutto, arugula, and pomodorino).

The restaurant sources many of its ingredients from in-state suppliers, like Mama Mucci’s Pasta in Canton. “We want to support as much Michigan as we can; in the middle of summer we’ll do a lot of fun market stuff, be there bright and early,” says Nittolo.

The Scene Is New

In total, the NYC-decor themed

restaurant will have 90 seats: 66 seats inside and 24 outside. Nittolo expects that the restaurant will operate primarily on reservations, though eight bar stools will be kept as first come, first served.

Happy hour—a big deal for the restaurant—will happen daily from 3-5 pm, when the food will be even more discounted; several pizzas will be half off and there will be drink and appetizer specials. Additionally, there will be a special “happy meal,” pasta felici , menu during happy hour. Takeout orders are eligible for happy hour pricing, and residents in the Breakwater building will receive happy hour pricing all day.

At the end of the day, Nittolo wants anyone to feel at home at his restaurant. “Two 16-year-olds going out on a date can afford it. That’s where I open the customer base, not just to wealthy kids. Anybody can go, even if you’re struggling and want to go out to eat, you can afford it. I’ve had meals where I look at the bill and think, I could have bought two pairs of Gucci shoes for that! People are now starting to look at that and evaluate some of that stuff.”

He adds that affordable pricing means that customers can go out for a drink after their meal, or go out to dinner more often.

“On the menu right now at our Lake Leelanau location, it says, ‘Love and pizza unite the world,’” Nittolo says. “The new one will be ‘Love and pizza for the people.’”

Find Nittolo’s Little Italy at 155 Garland St #101 in Traverse City. nittolostc.com

POWERING DOWN? NOT EXACTLY.

Why Canada’s potential electricity surcharges shouldn’t impact northern Michigan

By Kierstin Gunsberg

Between charging our phones, running appliances, and keeping the lights on, the average U.S. household burns through about 30 kilowatt-hours of electricity daily. And while it may feel like warm weather is never coming, eventually temps will rise and air conditioners will be humming on, adding even more to that total.

But one thing no one wants to see rise is their electricity bill.

That concern sparked up in northern Michigan after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on March 10 that he planned to add a 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to three states, including Michigan, in response to President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports. Ford hit the brakes, but back and forth between the U.S. and Canada has left people wondering what happens if the trade war escalates.

Northern Express went straight to the source, checking in with Consumers Energy, Cherryland Electric Co-op, and Traverse City Light & Power, to see if Ontario’s proposed electricity surcharges could drive up northern Michigan’s electric rates.

The Verdict? Not Likely. Here’s Why.

Simply put, northern Michigan’s electricity doesn’t come from Ontario. Local utilities buy their power through the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), a nonprofit that manages the high-voltage grid across 15 U.S. states, including Michigan.

MISO functions as a giant energy marketplace, making sure electricity flows where it’s needed, balancing supply and demand in real-time. While it does import some electricity from Canada, most of the electricity that comes from Canada into Michigan flows right back out to other states. All in all, Canadian electricity makes up for less than 1 percent of MISO’s total power, according to MLive. Most of MISO’s electricity is generated right here in the U.S.

In other words, a surcharge on electricity coming from Ontario would have minimal, if any, impact on northern Michigan’s electricity prices.

What Local Utilities Have to Say Trisha Bloembergen, a spokesperson for

CMS Energy/Consumers Energy, confirmed that their customers in northern Michigan won’t see changes if Canada moves forward with electricity surcharges.

“On the electric side of the business, we don’t import from Canada. Any net interchange purchases [extra electricity purchases made by utilities when energy demand is high to supplement the energy generated at their own plants] are done through MISO,” Bloembergen explains, adding that even the fuel for Consumers Energy’s plants comes from within the United States.

At Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP), Executive Director Brandie Ekren says the same is true for their utility. TCLP doesn’t rely on Canadian electricity and keeps a close eye on energy costs to ensure price stability.

“We monitor customer prices and the impact of their bills on a monthly basis,” Ekren says. “Whether we’re dealing with the price of fuel or the price of energy, it’s just inherent in our day-to-day.”

If energy prices were about to spike, TCLP customers would get a heads-up. But Ekren says that’s unlikely thanks to the utility’s long-term pricing contracts already locked in for at least the next decade. That means even if Ontario imposes the surcharge, TCLP customers won’t see much of an effect.

“We’re always monitoring and strategizing how to minimize the cost impacts of energy prices going up,” Ekren says. Cherryland Electric Co-op, a MISO member, declined to comment.

Could Ontario’s Energy Decisions Have a Bigger Ripple Effect?

While northern Michigan is safe from Ontario’s surcharges, a full-blown cutoff of electricity exports to the U.S. could still have consequences.

Before announcing the pause on the surcharge, Ford hinted at something even more drastic—shutting off Ontario’s electricity exports entirely. On March 3, he made his position clear as Trump stacked threats to tariff Canadian imports: “If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do anything, including cutting off their energy...”

The North American power grid is deeply interconnected, with Ontario’s electricity exports helping to balance supply

and demand, particularly in states like New York and Minnesota. While Michigan utilities may not directly buy power from Ontario, disruptions elsewhere in the grid could cause price fluctuations, especially during high-demand periods like summer heat waves.

If Ontario pulled the plug on electricity exports, it could force affected regions to seek power from other suppliers, potentially driving up costs across the entire grid. That said, northern Michigan’s reliance on MISO and long-term price contracts still make a ripple effect here unlikely in the short term.

Consumers Energy Bills Set to Increase Anyway

But that doesn’t mean some electric bills aren’t going up for other reasons.

Consumers Energy, which supplies natural gas and electricity to 67 percent of Michigan’s residential population, got the green light for a rate hike from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on March 21.

The $154 million increase took effect on April 4, tacking a 2.8 percent increase onto residential electricity rates, just a year after the last price bump.

In a statement, the for-profit utility explained that the additional revenue would help fund “an aggressive plan to clear trees near power lines and strengthen the grid to deliver energy to nearly 2 million homes and businesses.”

Smart Energy Conservation Tips

For the Season Ahead

Spring is a good time to start taking inventory of energy consumption with a focus on conservation (and staving off a jumpscare every time you rip open a bill). Colin Hites, Sustainability and Climate Initiative Analyst for Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP), shares some practical ways to save energy and stay comfortable this spring, no matter what combo of weather comes our way.

1. Shift When You Use Power: One of the simplest ways to save both energy and money is to adjust when you use it. Northern Michigan utilities use time-of-use (TOU) rates, so electricity costs more during seasonal peak hours and less when demand is lower—usually after dinner through the midnight hours. Small changes, like running the dishwasher overnight, can leave a little wiggle room in the budget. “By shifting energy-intensive activities to off-peak hours, customers can maximize savings through small behavioral changes,” explains Hites.

2. Make “Smart” Investments: Smart thermostats are a great way to save energy automatically when you’re away. A few degrees warmer on the AC while you’re daytripping to the dunes, plus a fan to circulate the air, can make a big difference. Hites also suggests swapping out old incandescent bulbs for energyefficient LEDs and upgrading to Energy Star-certified appliances. Before you buy, check if your utility offers rebates or financing options to help with the upfront costs.

3. Addressing Heat Pump Myths: Heat pumps can save hundreds each year by efficiently cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. Instead of generating heat like traditional systems, they transfer it by pulling warmth from the air or ground in winter and reversing the process during the summer. Because they use less energy than furnaces and air conditioners, heat pumps are an eco-friendly, cost-effective way to keep homes comfortable yearround. Still, they’ve gotten a bad rap for not handling northern Michigan’s harsh winters, like the one we’re currently thawing out from. But Hites says heat pumps have come a long way over the years and they’re worth a second look. “Today’s cold-climate heat pumps work efficiently in temperatures well below zero,” he says.

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lOGY

APR 21 - APR 27

BY ROB BREZSNY

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t see or hold the wind, though you can feel its force and observe its effects. It scatters some seeds far and wide, dispersing them to grow in unexpected places. When harnessed by turbines, the wind is a renewable energy source. It can be utilized to pump water and fuel telecommunications equipment. Winds influence daily weather by transporting water and heat. I have summarized wind’s qualities because I see this upcoming phase of your cycle as being wind-like, Taurus. You won’t necessarily have to be obvious to spread your influence. You will be able to work behind the scenes in potent ways. Who knows where your seeds will land and germinate? There will be surprises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The nations of planet Earth launched 263 space flights in 2024 and are on track for over 300 in 2025. Most of the satellites and spacecraft are devoted to scientific research. A relatively small proportion is dedicated to communication, navigation, and military uses. would love for you to have an equally high level of exploratory and experimental energy in the coming weeks, Virgo. You will align yourself with cosmic rhythms if you spend more time than usual investigating the frontiers. It’s time to expand and extend yourself!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What’s the oldest living organism on Earth? It’s a bristlecone pine tree nicknamed "Methuselah.” Almost 4,800 years old, it resides somewhere in California’s White Mountains, though its precise location is kept secret to protect it. In the spirit of shielding and nurturing valuable things, I urge you to consider maintaining similar safeguards in the coming weeks. Like Methuselah, your precious processes and creations might thrive best when allowed to grow free from undue attention. You may benefit from maintaining privacy and silence about certain matters as they develop.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): love to gaze out my office window at Gallinas Creek during high tide. At certain interludes, the water is perfectly still. It almost perfectly reflects the sky in every detail, with all its clouds, birds, and hues of blue. My conscious mind knows the difference between the real sky and reflected sky, but my eyes can’t discern. That’s a helpful metaphor for all of us all the time, and especially for you in the coming weeks. It will be crucial for you to maintain an acute awareness of what’s genuine and what’s illusory.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian anthropologist Margaret Mead (1901-1978) revolutionized her field. She didn't study other cultures from a distance with a detached perspective. Instead, she learned their languages and immersed herself in their daily lives. So she earned the intimate understanding to conclude, "What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things." This is a crucial principle for you right now. You must directly observe people's actions rather than simply believing what they say about themselves—or what others say about them. You must look beyond surface declarations to understand the deeper rhythms and patterns. For best results, be a devoted participant, not an uninvolved judge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn mystic Alan Watts wrote The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. He proposed that each of us is far more glorious than our separate, isolated egos. It’s difficult to come to this understanding, however, since our culture conspires to hide it from us. That’s the bad news. The good news, Capricorn, is that you will have an unprecedented chance to partly shatter this taboo in the coming weeks. have high hopes that you will discover deep truths about yourself that have previously been unavailable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Beginning in 1946, Bedouins exploring caves near the Dead Sea discovered an immense trove of ancient documents written on parchment. These manuscripts provided many new revelations into early Christianity, Biblical texts, and the history and culture of Judaism. I suspect that in the coming weeks, you may experience a metaphorical equivalent of this breakthrough and unveiling. To prepare, meditate on these questions: 1. What mysterious parts of

your life story would you like to have illuminated? 2. About which aspects of your past would you like to receive new truths? 3. Is there anything missing in your understanding of who you really are?

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): White light enters a glass prism and is translated on the other side into a rainbow of colors. That's because each color rides its own wavelength, even while seamlessly blended in the white light, and then gets bent differently by the prism. The magic of the prism is that it reveals the hidden spectrum within, the latent diversity contained within the apparently monolithic beam of white light. In the coming weeks, Pisces, predict that you will be like a prism, bringing out vibrancy in situations or relationships that may seem nondescript or mundane at first glance. Your ability to discern and appreciate multiple perspectives will enable you to create an intriguing kind of harmony. You will have the power to notice and reveal beauty that has been veiled or unnoticed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries filmmaker Akira Kurosawa devoted meticulous attention to weather conditions. He would postpone shooting a particular scene for days, waiting for the influx of the exact right blend of wind, clouds, or precipitation to create the ideal ambiance. I recommend you adopt his patient sense of timing in the coming weeks, Aries. While you typically prefer direct action, now is a favorable phase to coordinate your desire to get what you need with life's changing conditions. What advantages might you gain by waiting for the ripest moments to arrive?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Earth’s first big ecological crisis happened 2.5 billion years ago. Ancient bacteria became a successful life form. They proliferated. The only problem was, they produced an abundance of oxygen, which was toxic to all the other existing life forms at that time. And yet that bump in evolution was ultimately essential in the rise of complex organisms that thrive on oxygen, like us. We wouldn’t be here today without bacteria’s initially problematic intervention. Nothing as monumentally major or epic will occur for you in the coming weeks, Gemini. But I do suspect that what may initially seem disruptive could ultimately generate positive outcomes. I hope you prime yourself to transform challenging situations into opportunities for growth. For best results, set aside your fixed beliefs about what’s necessary for maximum progress.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): From the 17th through the 19th centuries, Paris was famous for its salons. There, artists, writers, and big thinkers assembled to exchange ideas and inspire each other. The salons were often orchestrated by illustrious, educated women in their private homes. They were hotbeds of networking and cultural innovation. Listening and learning were key elements. Now would be an excellent time for you to organize, host, or encourage similar gatherings, Cancerian. You have extra power to facilitate the stellar socializing that generates zesty connections and spreads invigorating influences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Harriet Tubman (1822–1913) was one of the bravest Americans who ever lived. After escaping enslavement, she heroically returned to other southern plantations many times to help free enslaved people. To accomplish her miraculous rescues, she relied in part on her dreams and visions—what she called divine guidance—to navigate through challenging situations. I suspect you will soon have access to similar assets: extraordinary courage and help from unusual or even supernatural sources. Use these gifts wisely, Leo!

INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY THEATRE PRESENTS

Preserving the Craft, Preserving History

The future of Historic Preservation Training at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

By Matt Dursum

In addition to turquoise waters, oldgrowth forests, and awe-inspiring views, you’ll find several historic buildings within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. When these buildings—some over 175 years old—need repairs, participants and craft workers from the National Park Service’s Traditional Trades Advancement Program, or TTAP, step in. TTAP is more than just a team of artisans who repair weathered buildings within the National Parks. It’s also a way for young people and military veterans to learn valuable trades while giving back to their community.

The National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) runs TTAP from its offices in Frederick, Maryland. “It’s a pre-apprenticeship style opportunity where individuals are working alongside National Park Service staff who are expert craftsmen in their particular trade,” says HPTC Program Specialist and TTAP Program manager Claire Finn.

T TAP provides veterans and young adults with opportunities to learn trade skills that contribute to preserving and restoring historical monuments within the National Park System. Program participants and the craftworkers they apprentice under support national park sites with preventative maintenance, historic preservation, and project backlogs to ensure visitors get the most out of their visit.

“Last, and certainly not least, we’re preparing all our participants to enter the workforce after they leave TTAP to become the next generation of maintenance workers across the public and private sectors,” says Finn.

Ten Years Later

TTAP started with just a handful of members in 2016 at the Historic Preservation Training Center in Maryland.

“In the years since, we’ve grown to engage over 300 young adults and veterans across 91 National Park Service sites in every region of the country, from Alaska to Florida, Maine to Hawaii,” says Finn. The program now works with close to folks in traditional trades and apprenticeship-style positions each year. “There are amazing historic structures and trades to be learned in every corner of our country.”

To join the program, people between the ages of 18 to 30 and veterans between 18 and 35 with a DD214 and an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge status can apply. Participants must pass a background check and not be listed in the National Sex Offender Registry. Once accepted, TTAP participants work up to 40 hours per week, with a base pay of around $18 an hour.

In their roles, the participants work side by side with experts in the field, skilled craft workers, masons, and carpenters in historic building preservation with decades of experience. The Park Service also works with volunteers through the Volunteers-in-Parks or VIP program.

How It Works

National Park Service craftworkers travel between sites across the country, specializing in multiple historical building styles.

“They’re often decades into their careers and often learned their skills from their predecessors, who themselves have been doing masonry and carpentry for 40 years on historic buildings in the National Park Service,” says Finn.

By spending decades traveling between sites, NPS craftworkers know the ins and outs of historic sites across the U.S. “It makes you have a richer knowledge set as a craftsman if you’ve, say, worked in multiple states, so you really understand the tradition of the particular trade, not only in one site or one region but nationally,” Finn adds.

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Tweddle Barn; Photo by Samantha Demangate

TTAP participants learn how to construct, maintain, and repair historic buildings according to each site’s history and purpose. They learn skills such as repairing historic window sashes and capstones, stabilizing historic barn foundations, removing old mortar and pointed walls, treating and waxing bronze monuments, and restoring historic viewsheds.

“As these expert craftsmen are retiring out of the workforce and existing historic buildings are getting older, having this knowledge passed on to the next generation is increasingly important,” Finn tells us.

The Local Touch

At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, participants work on historic wooden barns, farmhouses, and granaries.

“In the four years I’ve been here, we’ve had two TTAP interns every summer season

since I started about four years ago,” says Cory Plamondon, buildings and utilities supervisor. Plamondon now supervises the TTAP crew at Sleeping Bear.

The crew participates for 26 weeks in an intensive and immersive setting. Within that time, they will attend OSHA and other safety training the National Park Service offers.

“They’ll then end up working on historic structures, mostly; working on repair and paint projects at the Tweddle farmhouse, the Bufka farmhouse, and the Kropp farmhouse,” says Plamondon. The crew is also scheduled to work on the siding of the Georg Schmidt Granary and the Goffar barn’s board replacement this year.

Thanks to the hands-on training it provides, Plamondon says the program gives the participants a solid advantage. “I would say in construction trades, in general, it takes at least three years to have a really solid

grasp on it. So with the internship, because it’s based on education, it puts them a lot further ahead,” he explains.

What about the Hiring Freeze?

When asked about the federal hiring freeze that has threatened the jobs of up to 83 seasonal employees at Sleeping Bear, Training Administrator and Y.E.S. Team Manager Robyn Podany feels optimistic. “I think because of the dynamic of this program, it’s a need, and it’s very unique. I think because of these things, we’re in a very good place.”

TTAP receives its funding from a mixture of public and private entities, such as the National Park Foundation. According to Podany, the program is poised to keep growing, even when other NPS programs are waiting in limbo on federal government support. “Our program is continuing to grow, the interest is there, and the need is

definitely there,” she says.

For TTAP’s participants, learning the skills to repair 150-year-old masonry or renovate a historic barn keeps them in a growing niche for employment. “Trades work remains one of the very few places that AI and other technologies can’t replace human hands and the mind’s connection to create and to build,” says Podany.

According to Podany, the secrets to the TTAP program’s success lie with its skilled craft workers and the enthusiastic participants who learn from them.

“We’re really thrilled in this particular program to see the enthusiasm of so many young adults who really want to do handson, meaningful work. It’s an opportunity for us to continue honing those skills and sharing this knowledge while we still have these master craftsmen available to us.”

Photos by Samantha Demangate

High school grads!

JUNE 13 Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ with special guest Abraham Alexander

JUNE 14 Ben Folds & A Piano Tour with Lindsay Kraft

JUNE 15 Whiskey Myers with Bayker Blankenship

JUNE 17 Diana Krall

JUNE 20 Gary Clark Jr. with Lamont Landers

JUNE 25 Rick Springfield with John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young

JUNE 26

Wynonna Judd

JUNE 28 May Erlewine and Joshua Davis

JULY 9 America

JULY 10 Iron & Wine and I’m With Her

JULY 12 St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers with Yasmin Williams

JULY 14

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk

JULY 15 The Infamous Stringdusters & Leftover Salmon featuring special guests Kitchen Dwellers

JULY 17 Ashley McBryde

JULY 18 Let’s Sing Taylor - An Unofficial Live Tribute Band

JULY 19 Detroit Symphony Orchestra

JULY 22 Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band with Jefferson Starship

JULY 23 Mat Kearney

JULY 24 Straight No Chaser with O-Town

AUG. 2 Lang Lang

AUG. 4 The War and Treaty

AUG. 5 Earth, Wind and Fire

AUG. 6 The Temptations and The Four Tops

AUG. 7 The Head And The Heart with Wilderado and Katie Pruitt

AUG. 9 Toad the Wet Sprocket with Semisonic & Sixpence None the Richer

AUG. 12 moe. with Special guest Eggy

AUG. 14 The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

AUG. 15 Cake

AUG. 16 Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Experience

AUG. 18 Allison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas (SOLD OUT)

AUG. 22 Greensky Bluegrass (Two Nights)

AUG. 23

Greensky Bluegrass (Two Nights)

AMERICA’S FASCISM, PAST AND PRESENT

GUEST OPINION

by Peter Bormuth

Though its original author is disputed, you’ve no doubt heard the quote: “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carry a cross.”

Has the United States succumbed to fascism by reelecting Donald Trump?

To answer that question, a historical perspective is helpful. Mussolini defined fascism as “corporate control of the state.”

According to that definition, fascism has arrived. Not including dark money, fossil fuel interests poured $96 million into Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and affiliated political action committees, according to The Guardian. This includes mega-donor oil billionaires such as fracking magnate Harold Hamm, pipeline mogul Kelcy Warren, drilling tycoon Jeffery Hildebrand, and Charles Koch, owner of Koch Industries, the second largest privately-owned company in the United States.

Fossil fuel companies and their trade groups spent another $243 million lobbying Congress. Those donors stand to profit from priorities set by Senate-confirmed Trump cabinet appointees, such Chris Wright, the fracking CEO who was tapped to head the Department of Energy, Lee Zeldin, the former New York representative who accepted more than $400,000 in fossil fueltied campaign donations and who leads the EPA, and Doug Burgum, former North Dakota Governor and proponent of “drill, baby, drill,” who was tapped to head the Department of the Interior, which oversees 20 percent of the land and water in the United States.

Elon Musk’s role at DOGE is increasingly well known (he donated almost $300 million to Trump) and a myriad of other capitalist sectors stand to benefit from the Trump Administration.

Trump has his potential blackshirts in groups like the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, members of the Christian Patriot movement, and Eric Prince’s global mercenaries. The roundup of undocumented immigrants creates the need for “detention centers,” a scary term that can easily morph into concentration camps for political opponents and other “undesirables,” like people devoted to protecting the environment or supporters of a Palestinian state.

Capital in the United States has always opposed the expansion of the federal government to help the people. The DuPonts and Rockefellers formed the American Liberty league in 1934 to fight FDR, particularly his plan for Social Security. American capital also financed Hitler’s rise to power. Henry Ford was an early donor before Hitler made inroads with Germans, and Hitler used Ford’s editorials from The Dearborn Independent word for word in his speeches against the Jews.

IBM developed the punch card system for the German census that allowed the Nazis

to identify, locate, and round up Jews. Standard Oil of New Jersey (today Mobil/ Exxon) partnered with IG Farben to build the concentration camps and gas chambers. William Stamps Farrish, CEO of Standard, was indicted and found guilty in 1942 under the Trading with the Enemies Act.

Hermann Goering, Hitler’s propaganda minister and commander of the Luftwaffe, stated at the Nurmberg trials that: “The people can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the peacemakers for exposing the country to danger. It is easy. It works the same in every country.”

It has been Trump’s genius to tell the people they are being attacked by internal enemies and to understand that fear and hatred are more powerful political motivators than love.

He made the people believe that the enemy of the middle class is illegal immigrants and Muslims and the LGBTQ+ community and protestors and academics and scientists and liberal media, and he used the network of conservative Christian ministers and Christian nonprofit organizations who want to replace our Constitution with Biblical law to pull it off: twice.

Ever since the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United , there is no stopping the spigot of corporate money buying our politicians and political process. With dark money contributions, we don’t even know who is financing these reactionary organizations, campaign ads, and individual politicians.

What can we do? I have two suggestions that might yield positive results in the future. In order to stop capital from controlling our political process through campaign contributions and dark money dollars we need a simple, six-word Constitutional Amendment: “A corporation is not a person.”

It was not until 1886 in Santa Clara v. Southern Pacific that corporations were given the rights of persons, and the doctrine was upheld two years later in Pembina Consolidated Silver Mining Co. v. Pennsylvania 125 U.S. 181 (1888). The 14th Amendment, passed to protect the rights of freed slaves, was used to enhance the rights of corporations. Let’s correct that.

Second, we need to eliminate the religious exemption from property taxes. A property tax is not a tax on religion. It is a tax on property. Opposition to churches retaining property tax exemptions was expressed by at least three U.S. presidents: James Madison (who drafted the Establishment Clause), James Garfield, and Ulysses S. Grant. Make churches pay their fair share and stop the Christians from overthrowing our Constitution and establishing biblical law.

Peter Bormuth is a Pagan Druid living in northern Michigan.

Saturday

10TH ANNUAL BIG LIT-

TLE HERO RACE: NMC, Front St., TC. The race starts at 9am including a super hero themed fun run, followed by an egg hunt & officially timed 5K & 10K. All proceeds benefit Littles in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan who will attend NMC’s College for Kids. Register. $15-$35. biglittleherorace.com

1ST ANNUAL EASTER EGG ROLL: 10am, Mt. Holiday, TC. With over 2,000 eggs per age group, kids will hunt for treasures in their designated areas: 0-6 years (Arena 1); 7-12 years (Arena 2). $10 suggested donation for participants.

BUNNY HOP 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN: 10am, 101 Park Ave., Charlevoix. $15. runsignup. com/Race/Events/MI/Charlevoix/BunnyHop5kAnd1MileFunRun

COFFEE WITH GREEN ELK RAPIDS & GUEST CARL GANTER: 10am, HERTH, Elk Rapids. Carl is executive director & cofounder of Circle of Blue, a TC based organization working on national & international water issues. He will present an international climate overview, share highlights from the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, & discuss regional & local challenges relating to the future of water. Free. greenelkrapids.org

EAST JORDAN LION’S CLUB EASTER FUN & GAMES: 10-11:30am, East Jordan Elementary School. Games, candy for all kids, prizes for the little ones, 5–12 years of age. ejchamber.org/event/easter-fun-games

FRANKFORT EASTER EGG HUNT: 10am, Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Featuring over 3,000 Easter eggs to find. Visit the Easter Bunny & also enjoy crafts & story time. For ages 1-12. Please bring your own basket.

HEALTH & WELLNESS FAMILY COOKING CLASS: 10-11am, Interlochen Public Library. The Family Cooking Class provides recreational cooking & baking classes while teaching families how to create delicious, fresh, scratch-made meals that are easy to prepare & won’t break the bank. Miss Jennifer teaches this free class in a fun, handson, & interactive environment. Registration required: 231-276-6767.

SLEEPING BEAR NATURE JOURNALING: Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Group for their monthly excursion, led by Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the Glen Lake Community Library at 10am, & then head to the nearby Treat Farm Trail. Pack pencils/pens, paper or drawing book/journal, water bottle, snacks/ lunch, & dress appropriately for the weather with comfy walking shoes. Free. facebook. com/profile.php?id=61568719552087

TART TRAILS’ SPRING WORK BEE: 10amnoon. TART Trails is hosting work bees at various locations along the trail network. Help get them ready for the summer season. If you have light tools (rakes, brooms or gloves), feel free to bring them. A TART Trails staff member or ambassador will lead each work bee. Sign up on web site. traversetrails.org/ event/tart-trails-spring-work-bee

CHARLEVOIX EASTER EGG HUNT: 11am, East Park, downtown Charlevoix. Age groups are 0-5 & 6-10. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT AT EAST BAY CALVARY CHURCH: 11am. For toddlers through sixth grade. Bring your own basket! Separate spaces will be reserved for toddlers & kids who would prefer a less chaotic space. Certain egg colors will be reserved for gluten free & allergen friendly candy.

EASTER EGG HUNT FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED: 11am, Mosaic United Methodist Church, TC. Mosaic Church & DsUpNorth will host this egg hunt for anyone with physical &/or intellectual disabilities & their families. For all ages. There will also be donuts & drinks.

THE CRYSTAL RIVER OUTFITTERS RECREATIONAL DISTRICT’S 4TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT: M22, Glen Arbor. The event will kick off at 12:30pm with the Easter Bunny arriving via kayak on the river. Then, hop over to the Wine Patio for pictures & fun. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 2pm. Free. crystalriveroutfitters.com/event/the-districts4th-annnual-easter-egg-hunt

EASTER CANDY TRAIL HUNT: Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs. Stop by between 1-4pm. Enjoy a bunny trail walk through the farm collecting treats at 12 different gnome houses along the way. Tickets, $5; available on web site. pondhill.com

GALLERY WALK AND TALK: TWO NEW EXHIBITS: 1pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. Take a stroll through the GAAC’s current exhibits, “Walking” & “Reflections In Water.” Join in a conversational discussion of the exhibitions with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC Gallery manager. Free. glenarborart.org/exhibits

EARTH DAY AT ETHANOLOGY: 2-5pm, Ethanology, Elk Rapids. Grass River Natural Area & Ethanology Distillation have teamed up for an Earth Day preservation event. Grass River Natural Area will be on-site offering conifer, hardwood, or shrub saplings with any donation to GRNA. grassriver.org/ classes-and-programs.html

STEAM CAREERS: AGRICULTURE: 2-4pm, Interlochen Public Library. Try out different agricultural activities with real agricultural professionals. 231-276-6767. Free.

THE PROMISE: 2pm, New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg. An Easter musical of the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection, showcasing a cast & crew of more than 150 people. Complimentary childcare provided for infants through 5 years. The Promise is not recommended for small children. Free. newhope.cc/promise

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A special Earth Day edition MakerFest 2025 heads to Howe Arena at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center, Sat., April 26 from 10am-2pm. Presented by the Traverse Area District Library and Recycle Smart, this annual celebration of Making and all things STEAM features many exhibitors like Carter’s Compost, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, Dennos Museum, Oryana Community Co-op, Great Lakes Water Institute, and Groundwork Center. Get ready for as much upcycling, repurposing and recycling as possible! Free. tadl.org/makerfest2025

“VOLPONE”: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Phoenix Theatre. More than four centuries since its first performance, Ben Jonson’s “Volpone” remains a ruthless satire of greed & lust. $19-$24. interlochen.org/ events/volpone-2025-04-18

NMC SPRING JAZZ CONCERT WITH GUEST ARTIST MIRIAM PICO: 7:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Miriam will join the NMC Jazz Lab Band & NMC Jazz Big Band to sing the music made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, Natalie Cole, Bobby Darin, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Dean Martin, Jane Monheit, & Astrud Gilberto. There will also be instrumentals from the bands of Duke Ellington, Thad Jones/ Mel Lewis, & Count Basie. $0-$20. nmcmusicdepartment.simpletix.com

COMEDIAN ZACH RUSHING: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Zach brings his uncensored, no holds barred personality to this show. He has toured all across the country sharing his anti-snowflake philosophies & downhome stories. For ages 18+. $25-$50. cityoperahouse.org/node/653

TREES & AROMATHERAPY: 10am, Antrim Conservation District, Bellaire. Featuring ACD Executive Director Melissa Zelenak. Enjoy a short tree I.D. hike & return to the classroom to learn about the species used to distill oils & how to use them safely & effectively. $10 suggested donation includes choice of oil samples. antrimcd.com/events.html

AN EVENING WITH JAKE ALLEN: 7-9pm, AuSable Artisan Village Performing Arts Center, Grayling. A Sonic Journey Through Time & Space. Allen’s music takes you through dreamy lullabies to bold anthems, storytelling & more. His latest album is “Affirmation Day.” $20 + fees. mynorthtickets. com/events/jake-allen-4-19-2025

THE MAN SHE WAS: 7pm, Grand Traverse Event Center/Comedy Club, TC. The story of Michigan Civil War hero Emma Edmonds, who enlisted as Frank Thompson, based on her book “Memoirs of a Soldier, Nurse, and Spy: A Woman’s Adventures in the Union Army.” The student actors embody a variety of characters using masks, a common ancient Greek theater tool, exploring the masks we present to the world every day. Adults: $21; youth under 18: $12. oldtownplayhouse.com/young-company/performances/ the-man-she-was.html

Sunday

EASTER EGG HUNT AT BOYNE MOUNTAIN: 11am, Boyne Mountain, Mountain Grand Lodge & Spa, Boyne Falls. boynemountain.com/upcoming-events/easter-weekend

FREE EASTER COMMUNITY DINNER: Noon-2pm, Empire United Methodist Church. Held by The Empire Area Community Center. Call to let them know how many will be in your party: 231-326-5510. Take-out also available.

VOLPONE”: (See Sat., April 19, except today’s time is 2pm.)

monday

FOOD WASTE PREVENTION WEEK: 1-3pm, Leelanau County Government Center, lower-level meeting room, Suttons Bay. “A Panel on Food Waste Prevention”: CROWD is hosting this panel about the work going on in the community to put food to the best use & ways you can take action. Learn from Food Rescue, 5Loaves2Fish & SEEDS. Free.

WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY: 5-7pm, The Stillhouse, 201 E. 14th St., TC. An open networking group for all women in the food, beverage & events industry in northern Michigan. Drink specials & snacks. Free.

WOMEN MATTER: LOCAL LEADERSHIP, AAUW TRAVERSE CITY MEETING: 6pm, Dennos Museum Center, Janis Room, NMC, TC. Featuring local leader Laura Oblinger, who is the chair of NMC’s Board of Trustees & leader of client services for northern Michigan’s office of Rehmann. Free. traversecityarea-mi.aauw.net/2025/03/30/womenmatter-local-leadership

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tuesday

THE BIG NATURE SIT ON EARTH DAY: Join the GRNA staff to head out before dawn & experience the Earth waking up. Meet in the main parking lot at Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire at 6am & hike out to the Grass River dock. Each person will find a space on the boardwalk to sit quietly & observe the sights & sounds of nature coming to life. Bring a portable, quiet camp chair, a flashlight/headlamp, binoculars (or borrow ours), quiet snacks, & warm clothes. Limited to 10 people; register early. $10/person. grassriver.org/classes-and-programs.html

SPRING PEEPERS: VERTEBRATES: 10am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC.

For ages 3-5. Do all animals have backbones? Explore what defines a vertebrate & create a pasta bone buddy. Takes place outdoors. $5/child. natureiscalling.org/preschool-peepers-program

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Preschool children of all ages & their caregivers are invited to join each Tues. morning for stories, songs & more. Free. sbbdl.org

THE FRIENDLY GARDEN CLUB OF TC MEETING: 11:30am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Jeannine Rupert will present “The Importance of Native Plants to Our Entire Ecosystem.” Prospective members welcome. RSVP: 231-409-9262. thefriendlygardenclub.org

TECH TUESDAY - PODCASTS 101: 2pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Explore the world of podcasts with librarian & author Lisa Rabey. She’ll demonstrate how to find & listen to these engaging audio recordings, covering an array of topics & genres. Free. glenlakelibrary.net/events

WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE RESTAURANT WEEK AT THE WALLOON WATERSHED: 4pm, Walloon Watershed, Walloon Lake Village. The new chef has curated a collection of fresh seasonal sharable plates that will be the exclusive menu for this week. No reservations. Runs April 22-26. walloonwatershed.com

PRIORITY LANDSCAPES LEARNING SERIES: MICHIGAN’S CONSERVATION MOVEMENT: 5pm, The McMullen Family Conservation Center, TC. Join Glen Chown, executive director of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, & Helen Taylor, state director of the Michigan Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, for an overview of Michigan’s conservation movement. The presentation will include how GTRLC and TNC work together, how conservation has evolved over the last 30 years, & thoughts on the future of conservation. Registration required. Info: 929-7911 or info@gtrlc.org. Free. gtrlc. my.salesforce-sites.com/es/event/home/ plls_michiganconservation042225

BELLAIRE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5:30-7pm, Pelican’s Nest, Chief Golf Course, Bellaire. Meet, greet & mingle with other business owners & professionals. Cash bar, snacks, refreshments, door prizes. $5 chamber members; $10 non-members; free for Spotlight members. bellairechamber. org/2025/04/22/241106/business-after-hours-4

EARTH DAY EVENT SPONSORED BY TRAVERSE BAY WATERSHED GREENS: 5:30-7pm, Horizon Books, main floor, TC. A special guest speaker will update on local ways to save the earth & come up with an action plan.

NWS: LEIF ENGER: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy this #1 New York Times bestselling author of “Peace Like a River” in conversation with guest host Doug Stanton, also a bestselling author & NWS co-founder. Leif will talk about his newest book, “I Cheerfully Refuse,” a national bestseller. $10-$42.50. cityoperahouse.org/node/640

wednesday SPRING WILDFLOWER

HIKE: 10am, St. Pete’s Woods trail, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, Arcadia. Walk along the trail with volunteer leader Paula Dreeszen who will highlight the blooming wildflowers during key periods in spring. Bring hiking shoes, water

& a snack. Registration required. 929-7911 or info@gtrlc.org. Free. gtrlc.my.salesforcesites.com/es/event/home/springwildflowerapr232025

CONNECTING WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON: 11:30am, Grand Unity Event Center, Petoskey. “Rooted in Resilience: Pause and Prioritize Yourself.” In the aftermath of the storm, join for a restorative conversation focused on self-care, mental health, & the unique impact of collective trauma. Featuring a panel of local experts, including Esther Brill CSW, LMSW of Solis Psychotherapy LLC & Tiffany Lenau of Yoga Roots Petoskey. Register. $35 CWIB members; $45 all others. petoskeychamber.com

WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE RESTAURANT WEEK AT THE WALLOON WATERSHED: (See Tues., April 22)

COMMUNITY AUTISM AWARENESS: 4:30pm, Interlochen Public Library. Presentation by Northwest Ed. Introduces participants with innovative & emerging theories, interventions, & approaches to provide professionals, parents, & community members the info needed to impactfully support people on the autism spectrum. 231-276-6767.

AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR LEIF ENGER: 6pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Presented in partnership with McLean & Eakin Booksellers, enjoy this event with this bestselling author & master storyteller of “Peace Like a River,” “Virgil Wander,” & “I Cheerfully Refuse.” $15; free for students. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ author-leif-enger

BIG WATER CREATIVE ARTS STUDENT SHOWCASE: 6:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Enjoy live performances by student jazz & rock ensembles from Alanson, Pellston, & Petoskey. Instructors of these students include Owen James & Chris Michels. Free. bigwatercreativearts.org

EARTH WEEK EVENT: 6:30pm, The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. To celebrate Earth Day, the Presbyterian Church of TC is inviting the community to see what they’ve been doing to save energy & reduce carbon emissions. Keen, Traverse City Light & Power, Cherryland Electric, Consumers Power, & Groundwork will answer questions. Free. drive.google.com/file/d/1 NI8xnU0DkdT7e2XPAJKHJcXNniqL5sxV/ view?usp=sharing

thursday

COFFEE @ TEN, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Balancing your Creative Inspiration and Goals (While Working Full-time) with Boyne City Art Teacher Jim Beckering. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/coffeeten-balancing-your-creative-inspiration-andgoals-while-working-full

ing, authentic Mexican food, house margaritas or full bar for purchase, & more. Bring business cards for a chance to win prizes. $10 members; $15 not-yet members.

MICHIGAN MOVIE MANIA: 6:30pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. A showing of the film “Anatomy of a Murder” based on a true crime story in the UP. 231-223-7700. Free.

SETH BERNARD EARTH WEEK CONCERT

2025: 7pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Seth has performed on NPR & SXSW, & has shared a stage with John Prine, Patty Griffin, Daniel Johnston & Greg Brown. Seth & his music are tied to a life of work on behalf of the youth, equity, water & community throughout the Great Lakes. He has 12 albums to his name. OAB members: $20; non-members: $25. oldartbuilding.com/events/seth-bernard-2025

mance artists of all backgrounds & skill levels are invited to drop in & sign up for a slot throughout the evening. Community members are welcome to enjoy the performances & connect with others through music & art. Free; donations welcome. friendshipcommunitycenter.org/openmicnights

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES TO BENEFIT MICHAEL’S PLACE: 7pm, AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14, TC. Featuring the inspiring true story, “The Unbreakable Boy.” This family-friendly fundraiser honors the resilience & strength of the human spirit. All proceeds will directly benefit grieving children & adults in the region. $35 adults; $25 under 18. mymichaelsplace.net/a-night-at-the-movies

KID’S CRAFT LAB: EARTH SUNCATCHERS: 10am-noon, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, GT Mall, TC. Make an earth suncatcher for your window during Earth Week. Included with price of admission. greatlakeskids.org

WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE RESTAURANT WEEK AT THE WALLOON WATERSHED: (See Tues., April 22)

PETOSKEY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, Mi Tequila, Petoskey. Enjoy network-

friday

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MONDAY 5:30 TO 8:30 PM

ROAD TO RESTORATION

DRIVER’S LICENSE CLINIC: 10am-3pm, Michigan Works, TC. A free clinic to assist Michigan residents in understanding how to get their driving privileges restored. Residents who attend will meet one-on-one with Michigan Department of State staff & talk with volunteer attorneys to determine the steps necessary to reinstate their driver’s license. Please register in advance on the web site. michigan.gov/r2r

11TH ANNUAL GLEN LAKE RESTAURANT

WEEK: Glen Lake & surrounding area, April 25 - May 3. From casual bites to gourmet dining, participating businesses will feature specials or a prix-fixe menu that highlights the best of the local culinary scene. Visit web site for more info. visitglenarbor.com/event/glenlake-restaurant-week-2025

ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING: 1pm, Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden, TC. The Friendly Garden Club, with the support of students & staff from the Interlochen Botanical Lab and Community Gardens, will plant a Serviceberry tree. The Serviceberry, a keystone species, will be the first in a series of edible, native plantings – The Edible Forest – being developed by the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden. thefriendlygardenclub.org

CONTRA/SQUARE DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC: 7-10pm, Mills Community House, second floor, Benzonia. Featuring the Woodland Celtic Band, Ruby John & Sue Wood. Dance Caller: Pat Reeser. Workshop for beginners & seasoned dancers from 7-7:30pm. No Partner or experience necessary. This is a fundraiser for Community Friends in need. 231-651-0370. Donation: $10-$20.

GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRESENTS LUX AETERNA & MOZART: 7pm, St. Francis Xavier Church, Petoskey. This concert is offered for free, in the wake of the devastating ice storm. It will feature music that embraces light as a symbol of peace & hope. glcorchestra.org/concerts

“UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL”: 7:30pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. An award winning 2 act play by Glen Berger, starring Karl Heidemann. An eccentric librarian unravels a mystery of the 113 year-overdue book! A magical quest that takes him around the world & raises many questions. $15. theoperahouse.org

THURSDAY 5:30 TO 8:30 PM

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. When Monty Navarro discovers that he’s eighth in line for the lofty D’Ysquith family’s earldom, he figures outliving his predecessors is unlikely & sets off down a more ghoulish path. Adults: $33; youth under 18: $20. oldtownplayhouse.com/ performances/mainstage/a-gentlemans-guideto-love-and-murder.html

SPRING EARLY CHILDHOOD EVENTS: 2pm, Downtown Kalkaska. Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to this free musical event with singer/songwriter Miriam Pico. Hosted by the Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition in partnership with Northwest Education Services. Families can connect, meet new friends, & enjoy uplifting music. For questions, email: ldake@NorthwestEd.org. Held during the Kalkaska Trout Festival.

FRIENDS OF THE HISTORIC COMMONS -

ARBOR DAY EVENT: 3pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. Join on the historic front lawn for a celebration of spring & another step in the restoration of the Munson Arboretum. Learn about the ongoing care of the trees & about the various methods of preserving the genetics & character of this resource. You can even try your hand at tree propagation with your own willow cutting to take home. Gather at the circle drive. RSVP. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp QLSfn3oLt8MhwmKCZl6beCGQVB-0YvQJZa3Tx3LXzdWOIt-Gg4A/viewform

WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE RESTAURANT WEEK AT THE WALLOON WATERSHED: (See Tues., April 22)

APRIL OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6pm, Friendship Community Center, Suttons Bay. Perfor-

ELTON, BILLY & BARRY: THEY WRITE THE SONGS: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Craig A. Meyer wields his voice & piano chops in celebration of the songs of Elton John, Billy Joel & Barry Manilow. Meyer has spent the last 15 years as America’s premiere Elton John tribute artist, & two years touring with Barry Manilow. Hits include “Bennie & the Jets,” “Copacabana,” “Piano Man,” & many more. Doors & a full cash bar open one hour early. $20-$50 + VIP option. cityoperahouse.org/node/592

THE BRIAR PAYNE BAND: 7:30pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Featuring great rock songs from the 70’s & 80’s with a playlist by artists like The Allman Brothers, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & many more. Original releases include “Mother’s Medication,” “Money Show,” & “Rosita & I Freed the Freek.” $10-$25. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/prod uction/1218169?performanceId=11545118

Saturday

2025 WOOD MEMORIAL TROUT RUN: 5K, 10K, 1 MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/ WALK: 8:30am, 109 N. Birch St., Kalkaska. $0-$30. runsignup.com/Race/Events/MI/Kalkaska/ WoodMemorialTroutRun

MAKERFEST 2025: 10am-2pm, GT County

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ing, authentic Mexican food, house margaritas or full bar for purchase, & more. Bring business cards for a chance to win prizes. $10 members; $15 not-yet members.

MICHIGAN MOVIE MANIA: 6:30pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. A showing of the film “Anatomy of a Murder” based on a true crime story in the UP. 231-223-7700. Free.

SETH BERNARD EARTH WEEK CONCERT

2025: 7pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Seth has performed on NPR & SXSW, & has shared a stage with John Prine, Patty Griffin, Daniel Johnston & Greg Brown. Seth & his music are tied to a life of work on behalf of the youth, equity, water & community throughout the Great Lakes. He has 12 albums to his name. OAB members: $20; non-members: $25. oldartbuilding.com/events/seth-bernard-2025

friday

ROAD TO RESTORATION DRIVER’S LICENSE CLINIC: 10am-3pm, Michigan Works, TC. A free clinic to assist Michigan residents in understanding how to get their driving privileges restored. Residents who attend will meet one-on-one with Michigan Department of State staff & talk with volunteer attorneys to determine the steps necessary to reinstate their driver’s license. Please register in advance on the web site. michigan.gov/r2r

11TH ANNUAL GLEN LAKE RESTAURANT

WEEK: Glen Lake & surrounding area, April 25 - May 3. From casual bites to gourmet dining, participating businesses will feature specials or a prix-fixe menu that highlights the best of the local culinary scene. Visit web site for more info. visitglenarbor.com/event/glenlake-restaurant-week-2025

ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING: 1pm, Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden, TC. The Friendly Garden Club, with the support of students & staff from the Interlochen Botanical Lab and Community Gardens, will plant a Serviceberry tree. The Serviceberry, a keystone species, will be the first in a series of edible, native plantings – The Edible Forest – being developed by the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden. thefriendlygardenclub.org

SPRING EARLY CHILDHOOD EVENTS: 2pm, Downtown Kalkaska. Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to this free musical event with singer/songwriter Miriam Pico. Hosted by the Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition in partnership with Northwest Education Services. Families can connect, meet new friends, & enjoy uplifting music. For questions, email: ldake@NorthwestEd.org. Held during the Kalkaska Trout Festival.

FRIENDS OF THE HISTORIC COMMONSARBOR DAY EVENT: 3pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. Join on the historic front lawn for a celebration of spring & another step in the restoration of the Munson Arboretum. Learn about the ongoing care of the trees & about the various methods of preserving the genetics & character of this resource. You can even try your hand at tree propagation with your own willow cutting to take home. Gather at the circle drive. RSVP. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp QLSfn3oLt8MhwmKCZl6beCGQVB-0YvQJZa3Tx3LXzdWOIt-Gg4A/viewform

WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE RESTAURANT WEEK AT THE WALLOON WATERSHED: (See Tues., April 22)

APRIL OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6pm, Friendship Community Center, Suttons Bay. Perfor-

mance artists of all backgrounds & skill levels are invited to drop in & sign up for a slot throughout the evening. Community members are welcome to enjoy the performances & connect with others through music & art. Free; donations welcome. friendshipcommunitycenter.org/openmicnights

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES TO BENEFIT MICHAEL’S PLACE: 7pm, AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14, TC. Featuring the inspiring true story, “The Unbreakable Boy.” This family-friendly fundraiser honors the resilience & strength of the human spirit. All proceeds will directly benefit grieving children & adults in the region. $35 adults; $25 under 18. mymichaelsplace.net/a-night-at-the-movies

CONTRA/SQUARE DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC: 7-10pm, Mills Community House, second floor, Benzonia. Featuring the Woodland Celtic Band, Ruby John & Sue Wood. Dance Caller: Pat Reeser. Workshop for beginners & seasoned dancers from 7-7:30pm. No Partner or experience necessary. This is a fundraiser for Community Friends in need. 231-651-0370. Donation: $10-$20.

Civic Center, Howe Arena, TC. Enjoy this annual celebration of Making & all things STEAM, plus lots of additional activities & info related to Earth Day. Also includes friends from Recycle Smart. Free. tadl.org/ makerfest2025

NCTA HIKE 100 CHALLENGE: HARVEY BRIDGE TO M-115: 10am, M-115 parking west of Manistee River, Mesick. Join the NCTA Grand Traverse Chapter on a 9.1 mile adventure hike that follows high bluffs above the Manistee River, skirts around the town of Mesick, & settles down along the Manistee River again. RSVP required. Free. meetup. com/grand-traverse-chapter-north-countrytrail-association/events/305506135

Enjoy this Chicago group’s “garage cabaret” sound. They blend blues, R&B, punk, & filmnoir influences. $35. artisanvillage.org/event

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER: (See Fri., April 25)

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN REVUE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. A multidisciplinary revue performed by Interlochen Arts Academy students. The program will feature solo performances; ensembles, dance, jazz, orchestra, & more. Also enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming musical theatre production, “Carousel.” Featuring guest artist Santino Fontana, who won the 2019 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his acclaimed performance in Tootsie. Adult, $31; child-college, $19. interlochen.org/ events/rodgers-and-hammerstein-revue-featuring-santino-fontana-2025-04-26

GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRESENTS LUX AETERNA & MOZART: 7pm, St. Francis Xavier Church, Petoskey. This concert is offered for free, in the wake of the devastating ice storm. It will feature music that embraces light as a symbol of peace & hope. glcorchestra.org/concerts

“UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL”: 7:30pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. An award winning 2 act play by Glen Berger, starring Karl Heidemann. An eccentric librarian unravels a mystery of the 113 year-overdue book! A magical quest that takes him around the world & raises many questions. $15. theoperahouse.org

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MUR-

DER: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. When Monty Navarro discovers that he’s eighth in line for the lofty D’Ysquith family’s earldom, he figures outliving his predecessors is unlikely & sets off down a more ghoulish path. Adults: $33; youth under 18: $20. oldtownplayhouse.com/ performances/mainstage/a-gentlemans-guideto-love-and-murder.html

ELTON, BILLY & BARRY: THEY WRITE THE SONGS: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Craig A. Meyer wields his voice & piano chops in celebration of the songs of Elton John, Billy Joel & Barry Manilow. Meyer has spent the last 15 years as America’s premiere Elton John tribute artist, & two years touring with Barry Manilow. Hits include “Bennie & the Jets,” “Copacabana,” “Piano Man,” & many more. Doors & a full cash bar open one hour early. $20-$50 + VIP option. cityoperahouse.org/node/592

THE BRIAR PAYNE BAND: 7:30pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Featuring great rock songs from the 70’s & 80’s with a playlist by artists like The Allman Brothers, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & many more. Original releases include “Mother’s Medication,” “Money Show,” & “Rosita & I Freed the Freek.” $10-$25. ci.ovationtix.com/35295/prod uction/1218169?performanceId=11545118

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Saturday

2025 WOOD MEMORIAL TROUT RUN: 5K, 10K, 1 MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/ WALK: 8:30am, 109 N. Birch St., Kalkaska. $0-$30. runsignup.com/Race/Events/MI/Kalkaska/ WoodMemorialTroutRun

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WATER PROTECTORS TRAINING CAMP: 10am-1pm, Old Art Building, Leland. This is a new program from Title Track that provides an opportunity for young people (ages 10-17) to connect with professional artists & activists to create music, creative writing, art, & video while exploring their commitment to being a Water Protector. This workshop will present a historical perspective through an Indigenous lens, educating campers about the challenges we face today, & offering tools for civic engagement, creative empowerment & community organizing. Free. oldartbuilding.com/events/ water-protectors-training-camp-2

11TH ANNUAL GLEN LAKE RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Fri., April 25)

2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF: Noon2pm, Leland United Community Methodist Church. Hosted by the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Entry fee for tasting is $15/person or $25/couple. Check, exact dollars or Venmo will be accepted.

NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW: 1-4pm, NMC, TC. Featuring an afternoon of rich traditions, storytelling, dance, music, & community celebration. Experience Native American dancers, drummers, & vendors that highlight the customs & heritage of indigenous communities. There will also be local Native American artisans & food vendors. For more info, email: nbootz@nmc.edu. Free.

RANK MI VOTE TOWN HALL: 2pm, Mills Community House, lower level meeting room, Benzonia. Join your fellow citizens at this Town Hall presentation on the problems with our current voting systems, & learn about an action plan for the solution: Ranked Choice Voting. Free. rankmivote.org/events

WALKING THE SAWPATH: A GUIDED TOUR OF DAVID BARR’S SCULPTURES: 2pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville. Join staff for a tour of the Art Park focused on the work of the park’s founder, David Barr. This hike celebrates both International Sculpture Day & the 30th Anniversary of Michigan Legacy Art Park. Meet at the Art Park entrance. Free. crystalmountain. com/event/david-barr

SEED SOWING: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Reuse plastic juice or soda containers into a small garden box. Either bring your own container or use one the library staff provides. All ages welcome. Free. tadl.org/event/seed-sowing-21370 WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE RESTAURANT WEEK AT THE WALLOON WATERSHED: (See Tues., April 22)

MANITOU TRUCKIN’ CO.: 7pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Enjoy this Grateful Dead Tribute band. $10. gardentheater.org/ live-at-the-garden

THE CLAUDETTES: 7-9pm, AuSable Artisan Village Performing Arts Center, Grayling.

SIMPLY STREISAND... A TRIBUTE TO BARBRA STREISAND: 7:30pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. Carla DelVillaggio is a multiple award-winning tribute artist who has the look & sound of Barbra Streisand. From the hair down to the trademark nails, she is Simply Streisand in every way. With her 3-piece band backing her up, this artist recreates the excitement & high energy vocals of Streisand’s most powerful numbers. $10-$40. theoperahouse.org

KAMIKAZE COMEDY: 8pm, Delamar, Traverse City, Ballroom. Featuring Kamikaze Comedy’s own Scott Witkop & Grand Rapids’ Christa Wright. Hosting for the evening is TC’s Joe Curtis. Also joining the fun is Scotty Bruce. $20 online or $25 at door. checkout.square. site/merchant/ML7EQ7FEVXY9T/checkout/ WCJZR5KIHIZ6KWVFKMC3QPHS

QUEER ADULT PROM: 8pm, Hotel Indigo Ball Room, TC. This fundraiser is presented by Up North Pride. Tickets include one drink token, appetizers & late night pizza, photo booth & dance party led by 2BaysDJ. For ages 21+. $50. upnorthpride.com/ ticketedevents/p/dance-party

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11TH ANNUAL GLEN LAKE RESTAURANT WEEK: (See Fri., April 25)

CADILLAC EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: 1-3pm, S. Lake St., in front of Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion, Cadillac. Free trees will be given to the first 200 kids who attend. There will also be free reusable tote bags while supplies last. cadillacearthday.org

“UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL”: (See Fri., April 25, except today’s time is 2pm.)

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER: (See Fri., April 25, except today’s time is 2pm.)

TRAVERSE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Grace Yakuber will present on the History of the Traverse City Airport: Sharing Stories of the Local Aviators & the Airport that Made Them. Free. tadl.org/ event/traverse-area-historical-society-12104

FERNWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD SPRING

KICK-OFF: 4:30-6:30pm, Right Brain Brewery, TC. For Fernwood neighborhood residents to kick-off the 2025 season! Free. fernwoodtc.org/events

JAMIE JOHN EARTH WEEK ART SHOW:

Runs April 22-26 at Old Art Building, Leland. Jamie weaves a tapestry of Native life in the 21st century by drawing upon similarities between Indigenous nations, global steadfast fights for decolonization, & understandings of belonging to land, family, & non-human kin. oldartbuilding.com/events/jamie-john-earthweek-art-show

“UNFOLDING NATURE”: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Featuring the metal work of Vinnie Sutherland & the ink/watercolor art of Bo Inthivong. The show runs through May 10. higherartgallery.com

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - YOUTH ART SHOW 2025 - PETOSKEY: The Gilbert & Bonfield Galleries will be covered floor to ceiling with thousands of unique works of art created by area students artists. Runs through April 26. Gallery hours are Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/youth-art-show2025-petoskey

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:

- ART OFF THE EASEL: WORKS BY THE CTAC HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO PROGRAM - TC: Held in Carnegie Rotunda. See the creativity & artistic talent of emerging young artists enrolled in the High School Portfolio Program led by Royce Deans. Over the last 12 weeks the students in this program have had the opportunity to develop their skills & build a comprehensive portfolio. Runs April 25 - May 23. An Opening Reception will be held on Fri., April 25 from 5-7pm. Check web site for hours. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/art-easel-worksctac-high-school-portfolio-program-tc

- 10 FOLD: CELEBRATING 10 YEARS - TC: Held in Cornwell Gallery through May 23. In celebration of ten years of creativity, community, & connection, juried artists from diverse disciplines explore the theme of TEN—not just as a number, but as a symbol, a concept, & a source of inspiration. Artists were invited to push boundaries, experiment boldly, & interpret “ten” in fresh, unexpected ways. An opening reception will be held on Fri., April 25 from 5-7pm. Check web site for hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/10fold-celebrating-ten-years-tc

- EVERYTHING SOMETIMES: WORKS BY MARK MEHAFFEY - TC: Held in Carnegie Galleries, this exhibit is a reflection of ideas in motion. Mark Mehaffey’s paintings are driven by concepts, each leading him down a unique creative path. Runs through May 31. Mark’s Artist Talk will be held on Sat., April 26 from 11am-noon. Check web site for hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/everything-sometimes-worksmark-mehaffey- tc

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - NMC STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: Featuring work by NMC Fine Art & Visual Communication students in a variety of media & styles including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, ceramics & graphic design. Runs through May 4. dennosmuseum.org/ art/upcoming-exhibitions/ - “SMALL EXPRESSIONS”: The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s “Small Expressions” exhibit is an annual juried exhibition showcasing contemporary small-scale works using fiber techniques in any media. Works do not exceed 15 inches in any direction, were completed within the last two years, & were not previously published. Runs through May 25. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibi -

tions/small-expressions.html

- “NORTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL

JURIED EXHIBITION”: Held regularly at the Museum for over 30 years, the exhibition features artwork made by regional artists over the last year & juried by an arts professional outside of the region. This year’s juror is Teresa Dunn. It runs through May 25. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/northwest-michigan-juried-show-and-call.html

- A STYLE ALL OUR OWN: CANADIAN WOODLAND ARTISTS : Runs through May 25. In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created a unique style of painting known as the Woodland School of Art. Early members of this prolific art community included Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Roy Thomas, Sam Ash, Jackson Beardy, & Daphne Odjig. Perhaps the best-known of the group is Norval Morrisseau, who is often referred to as the Father of the Woodland School. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/canadian-woodland-artists.html

- CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE CERAMICS FROM THE HORVITZ COLLECTION: Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, this is a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, glazes, & ages. These artworks are drawn from the curated collection of Carol & Jeffrey Horvitz, some of the leading collectors of Japanese contemporary outside of Japan. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/index.html

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:

- WALKING: An exhibit about ambling, rambling, wending one’s way. Paint, clay, woven & quilted fibers, mixed media, metal, etching, photography, & found object sculpture. Runs through May 29. glenarborart.org/product/ exhibit-walking

- OUTDOOR GALLERY EXHIBIT: MARGO BURIAN + ORDINARY MAGIC: Leelanau County artist Margo Burian’s collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2024-25 Outdoor Gallery exhibition, an annual, invitational exhibit. Burian’s collages are rooted in the idea of Ordinary Magic, or delight. They were reproduced on five, 5-foot-square, weather-resistant aluminum panels created by Image 360 of TC. Runs through April 20, 2025. Check web site for hours. glenaborart.org

- “REFLECTIONS IN WATER”: Held in Lobby Gallery. A small exhibit of colored pencil drawings depicting a vital life force by Judith Shepelak. Runs through April 24. Shepelak captures the dynamic, changing, & diverse faces of water as she has encountered it during travels locally & throughout the United States & Canada. The GAAC is open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm, & noon-4pm on Sat. glenaborart.org

OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT:

- ANNUAL REGIONAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: Runs through April 30. Hundreds of artworks in a wide variety of media from area elementary, middle, & high schools will be on display. oliverart.org

- POETS’ HOUSES: Held in Fisher Room Gallery. This exhibit is a collaboration between ceramic artist Karen Antrim & pastelist Frank Galante. Featuring works that explore 2D & 3D compositional strategies, constructing a visual expression of the world that inspired some of the English language’s most treasured poetry. Runs through April 26. Check web site for hours. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

DELAMAR, TC

BALLROOM:

4/26 -- Kamikaze Comedy w/ Scott Witkop & Christa Wright, 8

ENCORE 201, TC

4/19 & 4/26 -- DJ Ricky T, 9

4/25 -- Midnight Blue, 8-10:30; DJ Ricky T, 10:30-2

FANTASY’S, TC DJ

IDENTITY BREWING CO., TC

4/21 -- Vinyl Night w/ DJ E-Knuf, 5-8

4/22 -- TC Celtic, 6-8

4/24 -- Beyond Trivia, 7-9

KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC

9:30:

4/18-19 -- Scarkazm

4/25-26 -- Risque

KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING

4/22 – Open Mic Night, 6-8

4/24 – Trivia Night w/ Marcus Anderson, 6:30-8:30

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC

BARREL ROOM:

4/21 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9

TASTING ROOM:

4/25 -- Randy Reszka, 5-7

LIL BO, TC Tues. – Trivia, 8-10 Sun. – Karaoke, 8

C.R.A.V.E., GAYLORD

4/25 -- Lou Thumser, 6

MARI VINEYARDS, TC

4/25 -- Levi Britton, 4-6

MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC

4/23 -- Trivia Night, 7-9

4/25 -- Monday Night Wine, 6-9

NORTH BAR, TC

4/23 – Jesse Jefferson, 7-10

4/24 – Drew Hale, 7-10

4/26 – Think Pink Party w/DJ Prim, 8

OLD MISSION DISTILLING, TC SEVEN HILLS:

4/19 -- Gemini Moon, 6:30

4/22 – Vinyl Night, 7

4/24 – Comedy Night w/ Chris Young; hosted by Marti Johnson, 7:30 4/25 – Jesse Jefferson, 6

THE ALLUVION, TC

4/21 -- Big Fun - Funky Fun Mondays, 6-8:30

4/23 -- Christian McBride & Ursa Major, 7

4/24 -- Jeff Haas, Marion Hayden, Laurie Sears, Anthony Stanco & Tariq Gardner, 6-8:30

4/25 -- Phil Cook, 7-9:30

4/26 -- The Kombos Collective feat. Michael Malis, Constantine Novotny, & Ellie Falaris Ganelin, 7:30-9:30

4/27 -- The Alluvion Big Band, 3-5

THE HAYLOFT INN, TC

4/18-19 -- Sandy & The Bandits, 7:30-11

4/23 – Karaoke, 6-10

4/25-26 -- Off Duty, 7:30-11

THE PARLOR, TC

4/19 – Drew Hale, 9-12

4/22 – Jesse Jefferson, 8-11

4/23 – Rob Coonrod, 8-11

4/24 – Brady Corcoran, 8-11

4/25 – Rolling Dirty Duo, 9-12

4/26 – Clint Weaner, 9-12

THE PUB, TC

4/19 – Clint Weaner, 9-12

4/21 – Karaoke w/ DJ ShawnyT, 8-11

4/23 – Zeke Clemons, 8-11

4/24 – Music Bingo, 7:30-10

4/26 – Drew Hale, 9-12

THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC 7:

4/19 -- 90's Night w/ The Cassettes

4/20 -- Full Tilt Comedy Presents: Comedy Lab!

4/22 -- Open Mic w/ Zak Bunce

4/24 -- DJ Trivia

4/25 -- Anna p.s.

4/26 -- Jazz North

4/27 -- Full Tilt Comedy Presents: Comedy Mixtape #23

UNION STREET STATION, TC

4/19 -- The G-Snacks, 10

4/24 -- DJ1 Wave, 9

4/25 -- The Time Bombs, 6; DJ Prim, 10

4/26 -- The Chris Michels Band, 10

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RAY'S BBQ, BREWS & BLUES, GRAYLING

4/20 -- Blair Miller, 4-7

4/27 -- Peter Jensen, 6

Antrim & Charlevoix

SNOWBELT BREWING CO., GAYLORD

4/25 -- Mike Ridley Duo, 6-9

CELLAR 152, ELK RAPIDS

4/25 -- Blair Miller, 5:30-8:30

ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS

7-10:

4/19 -- John Piatek Duo

4/26 -- Jerome Forde

FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE

4/26 -- Matt Mansfield, 6-9

JAX NORTHSIDE, CHARLEVOIX

4/23 -- Trivia Night, 7-9

MUSKRAT DISTILLING, BOYNE CITY

8:

4/19 -- Jelly Roll Blues Band 4/25 -- Two Track Mind

SHORT'S PUB, BELLAIRE

4/24 -- DJ Trivia, 6:30 4/26 -- 21st Anni Party w/ The Real Ingredients, Delilah DeWylde, Brett

Mitchell & The Misfits, Shortstop, Eric Jaqua & many more, 11-11

SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS

6-8: 4/22 -- Trivia w/ Quizding 4/24 -- Nature Trivia Night

WALLOON WATERSHED, WALLOON VILLAGE Thu -- Laura Crowe, 6-9

Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee

NORTHERN NATURAL CIDER

HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA

6: 4/19 -- Trevor Hobbs

4/24 -- Chief Jams - Open Mic with Bee Jay & Nate from Barefoot

Music

4/25 -- Reminisce

4/26 -- Alex Teller

THE GREENHOUSE - WILLOW/ PRIMOS, CADILLAC

4/26 – April Dance Party Fundraiser for “Footprints in Time” w/ 3 DJs from HotTraxxSilent Disco.com, 8

BLACK STAR FARMS, SUTTONS BAY BISTRO POLARIS, 6-8: 4/19 -- Jakob Abraham 4/26 -- Highway North

FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH 6-9:

4/24 -- Trivia Night w/ Mark 4/25 -- Open Mic w/ Andy Littlefield

FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR

4/24 -- Luke Woltanski, 4

IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE

5:30-7:30: 4/19 -- JABO 4/25 – Charlie Arnett

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY

2-6:

4/19 -- Michelle Chenard 4/26 -- Chris Calleja

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY 4/22 -- Trivia Night, 7-9 4/25 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30

DIXIE SALOON, MACKINAW CITY 4/25 -- Pete Fetters, 7-10

GYPSY DISTILLERY, PETOSKEY 4/26 -- Elisabeth Christe, 2-4

4/26 – The Fridays

LAKE ANN BREWING CO.

4/19 -- New Third Coast, 6:30-9:30

4/24 -- Trivia Night, 7-9

4/25 -- Empire Highway, 6:30-9:30

4/26 -- The Dune Brothers, 6:309:30

NORTHERN LATITUDES DISTILLERY, SUTTONS BAY 4/25 -- Dominic Fortuna, 4:45-6:45

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH 4/19 -- Barefoot, 5-8 4/24 -- Open Mic Night, 6-9

4/25 -- Luke Woltanski, 5-8 4/26 -- Jesse Jefferson, 5-8

Emmet & Cheboygan

HIGH FIVE SPIRITS, PETOSKEY 4/19 & 4/26 -- DJ Parker Marshall, 9

NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY 4/19 -- Mike Ridley, 7-10

4/23 – Singo Bingo, 6:30

4/25 – Donald Benjamin, 7-10 4/26 – Lara Fullford, 7-10

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY VICTORIES: 4/18-19 & 4/25-26 -- DJ, 9

4/19

4/25

STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT 4/26 -- DJ Jeshua Hyde, 1-5

SWEET’S BAR & GRILL, HONOR Mon. – Music Bingo, 7 Fri. – Music Bingo, 8; Karaoke, 10 Sat. – Karaoke, 8

POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS

5-8:

4/19 -- Two Track Mind

4/26 -- Serita's Black Rose

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN

4/19 -- Happy Little Accidents, 8 4/25 -- Musician's Playground, 7 4/26 -- Ahab & The Smelt Dippers, 8

THE WIGWAM, INDIAN RIVER 4/24 -- Dominic Fortuna, 7:309:30

SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY

-- Jacob McLeod, 2-5

-- Friday Night Live w/ David Lawston, 4-7

Leelanau & Benzie

A regular on the northern Michigan music scene, singer-songwriter Jerome Forde brings his heartfelt, indie folk-inspired music to Ethanology in Elk Rapids, Sat., April 26 from 7-10pm.

“Jonesin” Crosswords

"Now

Old arcade game where you eat dots from talc

56. Ensure there's only one presenter on any TV show?

___" (Adult Swim show)

DOWN

1. "Little ___" (Louisa May Alcott novel)

2. From the beginning, in Latin

3. Depeche Mode lead singer Dave

4. Chanted syllables

5. Music download source, in the early Internet days

6. Arm muscle, familiarly

7. "Coyote vs. ___" (upcoming film that will be released after all)

8. Neighbors on a plane

9. 9-digit ID

10. Deep-fried South Asian snack

11. Setting that's very Hawaiian?

12. Largest island in the Caribbean

13. It's a sign

18. "Greetings, sailor!"

22. Describe in detail

24. Place to put pruners

26. Leave out

28. Kitchenware brand that means "honey"

29. "Dies ___" (Latin hymn)

30. "(I Just) Died In Your ___" (Cutting Crew song)

31. "Escape (The ___ Colada Song)"

32. "Planet of the ___"

33. Crates in the Hundred Acre Wood?

34. Spectacular failures

37. '60s dance craze

38. Interior measurement

40. ___ English 800 (malt liquor)

41. Revive

43. Somewhat

44. The O of B&O Railroad

46. Broad neckwear 47. Studio 54, for one 48. "What the Butler Saw" playwright Joe

Goes without food

Arrogant sort

only

I Get It" making you say the letter. by Matt Jones

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