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In his excellent June 9 column, Stephen Tuttle gives a concise summary of 20th century genocides. He says one may call Israel’s actions in Gaza brutal and barbaric, but not genocide.
A Voice for Humanity
In his excellent June 9 column, Stephen Tuttle gives a concise summary of 20th century genocides. He says one may call Israel’s actions in Gaza brutal and barbaric, but not genocide.
But in the June 23 Northern Express, members of Mideast Just Peace cite the acts that constitute the five categories of genocide and make a plausible case that most of these are happening to Palestinians. Moreover, seven leading international experts on genocide interviewed by NRC, a newspaper in the Netherlands, were unequivocal in their belief that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel has targeted numerous groups comprising Palestinian society. It has killed over 200 largely Palestinian journalists. The World Health Organization has verified 654 attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza, resulting in 886 fatalities and 1,349 injuries as of January 2025. Infrastructure has been destroyed and bombs regularly dropped on families in houses and tents.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said in the Israeli publication Haaretz that his country is committing war crimes in Gaza.
By providing Israel with the weaponry to massacre Palestinians, Presidents Biden and Trump have been complicit in war crimes. The same can be said of the members of Congress with notable exceptions. When it comes to Israel, Congress has ignored Title 10 and Title 22 of the U.S. Code that provide that military aid should not be given to foreign security units that violate human rights.
The large-scale killing and injury of Palestinian civilians would presumably not be happening if Hamas had not brutally attacked Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas knew that its action would result in Palestinian civilians paying a heavy price. They thus engaged in a horrendous betrayal of their own people. Just as noted Jewish scholars have called out the cruelty of the Israeli government, it is important that Palestinian scholars denounce the crimes of Hamas.
In this situation, people need to transcend their national and ethnic identities and be a voice for humanity.
Michael C. Stratford | Traverse City
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The Northport Performing Arts Center (NPAC) troupe has not taken the stage since 2018. But this summer, for the first time in seven years, musical theater is back in the northern Mitten town. The show, a modernized version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is scheduled for a run of six performances, July 26, 29, 31, and Aug. 2 at 7:30pm plus matinees July 27 and Aug. 2 at 2pm. Per our sister publication, the Leelanau Ticker, NPAC is the first organization in northern Michigan to secure the rights to the musical. The show—which originated in London’s West End in 2013—is a fresh take on the Roald Dahl classic, featuring new songs and updated characters. (For example, Mike Teavee now plays Nintendo.) Scope out familiar local names on the cast list, learn more about the program, and purchase tickets ($25-$30 for adults, free-$5 for students) at northportperformingarts.org.
Some Like It Yacht brings a twist to Yacht Rock…theirs is from the Fresh Coast! Judy Harrison and crew bring their tribute to soft rock music popular in the 1970s and early 1980s. Go “Sailing” with a nice “Summer Breeze” Thursday, July 24, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions’ Concerts on the Lawn at 7pm. The concert is free, and concessions will be sold from 5:30-7pm. gtpavilions.org/news-events/2025concerts-on-the-lawn
Need a cozy mystery for the beach? First, pick up Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Then, get the sequel, out this year: Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man). The titular Vera is a San Francisco teahouse owner-turned-amateur sleuth, and when a new mystery crops up, you know she’s going to be in the middle of it. This time around, Vera meets a young woman looking for her missing friend. Except that friend appears to have been living a double life as an online influencer, and as the investigation goes on, Vera discovers everyone involved—from the victim’s girlfriend to his manager to Vera’s own neighbor—has a motive to lie. But who had the motive for murder? This book pairs perfectly with an iced tea and a sunny day, though be forewarned that the mouthwatering descriptions of Vera’s Chinese cooking will likely mean you’re getting takeout tonight.
With endless beach days on the horizon, a primo snack selection is a must. We’re talking sweet treats, bubbly drinks, and the pièce de résistance: homemade hand pies ($12.95) from Harwood Gold in Charlevoix. Rooted in similar on-the-go fare, like the classic Aussie meat pie or Midwestern pasty, these hearty handhelds come piping hot or frozen so you can stock your cooler through fall. Each bake features a scratch-made pastry crust and gourmet fillings, from wine-braised brisket with mushrooms, to chicken with leeks and portobellos, to brown lentil with veggies, and even a Plath’s bacon-studded breakfast pie. Pair one with a sweet-meets-tangy drizzle of Farm Style Ketchup (made with maple syrup!) and you’re ready for any summer adventure! Grab one—they’re a hefty individual size—at Harwood Gold Store & Café at 230 Bridge St. in Charlevoix. harwoodgold.com
From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to An Iliad, this week is one for the theater fans. Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre (LST) in Frankfort hosts their big week of the summer July 23, 24, 25, and 26 at Tank Hill (188 Park Ave.). This year’s production is An Iliad, another modern take on a well-known tale. LST calls the show “a timely retelling of Homer’s epic poem. It brings together ancient stories and modern context for an accessible, stirring performance for all ages.” The ensemble is made up of professional Chicago actors and helmed by actor and LST founder Elizabeth Laidlaw. Shows are held at 7pm, rain or shine! BYO lawn chairs and picnic. Tickets are offered on a sliding scale, with a recommended $30 for adults and $10 for kids. Learn more at lakesideshakespeare.org.
The biggest construction project (slash traffic headache) in TC is the ongoing work on M-72/Grandview Parkway. Currently, the southbound lanes north of the M-72/M-22 intersection are being rebuilt. The project, including the roundabout, is expected to be completed in November. And while the new section of the TART Bayfront is open, the TART trail on the west side of the street is closed from Elmwood Avenue to the Leelanau Trail north of the M-72/M-22 intersection while it is rebuilt. During this time, pedestrians and bicyclists are directed to the traffic signal at Division Street or a temporary HAWK signal to cross the highway. In the recently-completed column, the West End parking lot, which sustained major damage during the high water events of 2020, is open for use (now with 14 spaces instead of 25). Parking lot RB is also reopened after closing for the restroom rebuild near the volleyball courts.
On June 10, a fire broke out at NJ’s Grocery in Lake Leelanau, and though no one was hurt, there was enough fire and smoke damage to temporarily close the business in the busiest part of the year. While repairs are underway—a Facebook post from NJ’s estimates a late July reopening if all goes according to plan—you can still get your hands on NJ’s famous Indian food. One option is to order from the grocery store’s sister location, Indian Spice, in Cadillac. Orders must be placed 24 hours in advance and will be delivered to NJ’s. Another option is to pick up a prepped meal from Hansen Foods in Suttons Bay or Anderson’s Market in Glen Arbor. NJ’s is calling this line of meals “Currysome.” (Cue the pun laugh!) To learn more, head to facebook.com/njsgrocery, and find the Indian Spice menu at theindianspicerestaurant.com.
The Black IPA is the best beer style that (almost) no one makes anymore. Wind the clock back 10 years and it wasn’t uncommon to spot this type of brew on tap lists around the state. Dark Penance from Founders Brewing Company? Goodnight Bodacious from Short’s? These are some of our favorite Michigan beers in recent memory, but they’ve fallen out of regular rotation, thanks in part to the late-2010s rise of New England IPAs. Fortunately, Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City recently resurrected their 2010s Black IPA classic, Broken Nose. Currently available on draft and in cans at Right Brain’s taproom, this beer is a perfect example of the Black IPA form, expertly colliding the crisp hoppiness of an American IPA with the rich, malty flavors of a porter or stout. It’s a knockout punch. Find it at 225 E Sixteenth St. rightbrainbrewery.com
spectator By steven Tuttle
According to our president, it “has never happened before” and “nobody could have seen it coming.” He was talking about the recent horrific flash floods in Texas’ Hill Country. He was wrong on both counts.
There is a reason this part of Texas is called “flash flood alley,” and it isn’t because these events are rare or mysterious. The Guadalupe River has experienced 10 major flood events just since 1937, including a flash flood in 1978 that killed 33.
And some people did see it coming well in advance. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Watch shortly after 1:00 the afternoon of July 3, more than 12 hours before flooding began, and they issued increasingly strident alerts as the
But Chief Morales and others monitored the Guadalupe the old-fashioned way, by listening to NWS warnings and watching the river themselves. They activated the sirens, the rehearsals worked, Comfort evacuated, and not a single life was lost.
There will now be recriminations and accusations and likely lawsuits aplenty. We’re told that since we’re still looking for the missing and burying the dead, this isn’t the time to review what might have helped. Actually, it’s the best time. Maybe with the horror fresh on their minds, Texans, who experience more natural disasters than any other state, will actually do something to prepare themselves for the next disaster, which is surely right around the corner.
event unfolded. But too few were paying attention and even fewer were prepared.
Kerr County and the city of Kerrville took the brunt of the disaster. They had the opportunity to create warning systems at various times after various floods but always said the plans were too expensive. The state of Texas also had the chance to create an alert system for the entire flood-prone hill country but, once again, found the price tag—$500 million out of a $338 billion budget—too much. (This is the same legislature that has been deferring the creation of a system to protect Houston and its two million residents from storm surges for 17 years.)
The arguments against alert systems are always the same: too expensive, too ineffective in an area of hills and valleys, too annoying, too many false alarms, too startling for livestock, and on and on. Now, with 130 confirmed dead and 161 still missing as this is being written, officials are “reconsidering” those past decisions.
There is an example they might follow not far away. Little Comfort, Texas, population nearly 2,300, is about 18 miles downriver from Kerrville. After the flash flood of 1978 killed 15 Comfort residents, they decided to do something beyond just talking and planning. They cobbled together about $60,000—it might have been “a little more” according to Fire Chief Daniel Morales— and erected two tall poles topped with very loud sirens audible for three miles in every direction. They practiced and rehearsed so Comfort residents learned what to expect.
It’s not as if Comfort was spared this flash flood. The Guadalupe reached a recordsetting 27 feet as it crashed through Comfort, devastating large portions of the community and washing away businesses and homes.
Meanwhile, we’re witnessing a gloriously self-inflicted disaster of sorts unfold in Washington
Remember how MAGA world was all atwitter about some alleged Jeffrey Epstein client list full of names who had partied with underage young women on his private island? And that he made his money by blackmailing those folks? And once he was arrested the truth would come out about this cannibalistic pedophile ring? But then he was murdered to conceal all?
Trump himself said “all will be exposed,” and his current FBI director and his chief deputy were among the loudest voices demanding full transparency of the “Epstein files.” The current attorney general even said the client list “is sitting on my desk” and she would review it at the president’s order. (She now says she was just referring to the file, not a client list, but the context of the question she answered was list-specific.)
Meanwhile, Trump and his minions had been denigrating the FBI and its leadership for years without let-up. They were, we were told ad nauseam, part of the “deep state” and not to be believed, especially after they investigated the thugs who tried to take over the capitol on Jan. 6.
Now, the FBI says there is no evidence of an Epstein client list (if one existed naming Democrats, we’d have already heard about it, and if one existed naming Trump, it was destroyed long ago), no evidence of blackmail, and no evidence his death was anything but suicide.
Having been trained to love conspiracies and disbelieve the FBI, MAGA world now sees yet another cover-up. What a surprise.
by Greg Holmes
Do you feel stressed and depressed when you scroll through your daily diet of news? If so, you are hardly alone. There seems to be no end to the amount of things in the world to be worried about: devastating wars, an environment on life support, and incompetent, self-interested politicians, just to name a few. The news is dominated by stories of disaster, conflict, and rage.
If that’s not depressing enough, the news that is chosen to be covered is followed by “pundits” whose job is to basically tell you what to think about the events of the day. A key feature of this coverage is to inform
Think for a moment about how you feel after consuming a helping of bad news. Chances are high that you feel worse. Your stress level has likely increased, and your mood has become darker.
Now imagine that you have a daily diet of bad news. Your feelings and thoughts can become even more dysphoric, as it is increasingly difficult to maintain a vital sense of hope and optimism. A constant barrage of biased, negative reporting about wars, corrupt politicians, and environmental disasters, for example, can easily lead to feelings of hopelessness and a feeling of loss of control.
you whom they believe is responsible for the bad news and whom you should blame. What objectivity exists, if any, is often buried deep beneath the hyperbole of accusations that can reach the crescendo of character assassination.
Yes, life is difficult for all of us at times, and it is too often full of tragedy and grief. These things need to be reported, but what about the positive news, the good news, the wondrous events of the day that can only be described as miraculous? Why aren’t these stories featured out front instead of regulated to the very last minutes once in a while in a newscast?
The answer is obvious, if depressing. News corporations are commercial businesses first and foremost. Their number one goal is not to objectively report what’s happening, but to win the ratings race against their competitors, sell commercials, and make money. How best to do this? Simply by giving viewers what they want.
And what do people want in their news? Two things. First, viewers are much more likely to be drawn to dramatic stories that elicit feelings of fear, outrage, and distress. Secondly, when we look for a source for our news, we are not looking for objectivity and fact checking so much as we are looking for reporting that confirms and supports our preexisting biases.
Can we blame the media for giving us what we want? Do we blame fast food restaurants for selling food that we crave even if it’s not nutritious and contributes to our poor health? It’s much easier to blame someone or something else than it is to claim personal agency.
Here’s the difference between our food diet and news diet. Many of us have a sense of what foods are good for us. We know which ones we should avoid, even though we continue to eat food that is bad for us. When we consume negative news, we do so without an awareness about how it is affecting our health.
You are not alone with these reactions. Studies have shown that anxiety levels increase after only 14 minutes of exposure to the news. Over 50 percent of Americans report that following the news causes them stress. Researchers have also found a correlation between exposure to news on social media with feelings of depression as well as symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Tired of feeling this way? Caveat emptor! The options are simple, but often difficult to implement. The easiest option in the short run is to do nothing.
Perhaps your feelings of depression and pessimism have taken hold of the best of you, and you’ve concluded, as Bruce Hornsby once sang, “That’s just the way it is…some things will never change.” But remember his final advice to the listener, “Ah, but don’t you believe it.”
If you want to change how you feel, you need to change what you do.
A person struggling with obesity needs to make difficult changes with their diet and exercise routine if they want to lose weight. They know what they crave and how eating bad food makes them feel.
You know all too well how bad news makes you feel. Why not try a balanced diet of good and bad news and see how that feels? It’s difficult and dangerous to deny bad news, but it is very harmful to deny what is good and life affirming. Being mindful and grateful of good news is a powerful antidepressant.
I became excited recently as I read the good news about how France has removed the pollution from the Seine River. Now people can swim in it. Seeing people enjoying themselves as they swam brought a smile to my face.
Imagine what it would be like to replace some of the pollution of bad news in your life with a more balanced diet. Bon appetit!
Greg Holmes lives and writes in Traverse City. It’s much easier to blame someone or something else than it is to claim personal agency.
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Love Me Tender Hound Dog all shook up I Can’t Stop Loving You Blue Suede Shoes Proud Mary Don’t Be Cruel And many, many more!
Government in Action
Max McKinney, 15, of Spooner, Wisconsin, thought he was "working hard and doing the right thing" when he built a charming fishing bait stand on his family's farmland, AgWeb reported on July 8. From the wooden 6-by-15-foot shed, McKinney sold bait, sodas and candy to anglers heading to Spooner Lake nearby. But Washburn County zoning officials shut him down after the second weekend of sales with a cease-anddesist order. McKinney's grandfather, Tom Foss, gave him his blessing to build the stand. "We encouraged Max. My grandson ... is the kind of kid this country needs more of. Who threatens a 15-year-old over selling ice cream, worms and T-shirts?" he said. "The answer is bullies and bureaucrats." McKinney has three other jobs; "I want to be a doctor in the future, and I'm willing to work hard and save money any way I can." County zoning administrator Dale Beers said no officials visited the stand or spoke with McKinney before or after the violation was issued. "Age does not matter to our ordinances," he said. Foss filed a formal complaint in person but said "officials were defensive right away. Their response was, 'Our decision is final.' People should be disgusted by this because it doesn't pass the smell test."
Bright Idea
Looking to get a little more classical music in your life? Just wander over the line while driving in Fujairah in the UAE and listen to the stirring sounds of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, courtesy of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy. The Associated Press reported on July 7 that when drivers hit the grooves in the road, the best-known parts of the composition are played -- especially at 60mph, when the tune is just right. Academy director Ali Obaid Al Hefaiti said the project is "focused on spreading the art culture. The combination of music in our lives and our normal lives," he said. He believes it is the first "singing shoulder" in the Arab world.
Latest Religious Messages
After Trista Lawson of St. Louis rearended a pickup truck on July 8, she allegedly told Spring Township, Pennsylvania, police that she was "listening to the voice of God," WJACTV reported. Lawson was driving her Mazda sedan in Pleasant Gap at 100mph when she hit the truck, which sent it crashing into the front of a local smoke shop. Lawson had reportedly also hit multiple other vehicles before the truck. She was charged with accidents involving occupied vehicles or structures and drugrelated charges, and bail was set at $25,000.
The Passing Parade
Patrick Winslow of Big Torch Key, Florida, celebrated his 57th birthday on July 4 in style, WPLG-TV reported. Around 11:30 a.m., Winslow drove to the Conch Tour Train Depot in Key West and left his car running, with rock music blaring from the radio. He told employees there that he used to work for the company and asked for a tour of the train. But then he got into one of the trains and took off; the employees were "confused," thinking maybe he had permission to drive the train. They were able to track Winslow with GPS; police found him at Southernmost Point Buoy, where they said he "exhibited rapid speech and appeared excited." Winslow said he just "borrowed" the
train because it was his birthday. Then they found a methamphetamine pipe in his pocket and charged him with burglary, grand theft auto and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held on $60,000 bond.
Unclear on the Concept
Here's a little tip for Jesse Laurence Hale, 46, of Hyrum, Utah: Don't make a kiddie porn pic your lock screen. Hale was a patient at Logan Regional Hospital last week; when he checked out, he forgot his mobile phone, the Cache Valley Daily reported. On July 3, staff at the hospital contacted Logan City Police to say that they'd seen a pornographic photo of a young child on the screen. On July 7, Hale went to the police to inquire about the phone; he said the photo had been sent to him and he hadn't deleted it. Hale told officers it would be "nice to pay a fine or take a class" rather than going to jail, where he claimed he wouldn't survive. With a search warrant, police found 19 more child sexual abuse photos in the phone and arrested him on felony charges.He asked them not to tell his mom. He's being held without bail.
It's Come to This Changchun Xidu FC, a soccer club in China's League Two, was fined $4,100 for an incident on June 28, The New York Times reported. The Chinese Professional Football League said the team had "placed a number of feudal superstitious items in the away team's dressing room" before its match with Shanxi Chongde Ronghai. The paper charms were printed with such threats as "By decree, Shanxi Chongde Ronghai must be defeated." And evidently, it worked: Changchun Xidu won the match 2-0.
Pawesome!
An unnamed man hiking the Fee Glacier in Switzerland on July 4 suddenly broke through a snow bridge and fell 26 feet into a narrow crevasse, the Associated Press reported. He had a walkie-talkie and reached someone nearby, who alerted emergency responders, but his exact location was unknown. Luckily for him, his companion was his long-haired Chihuahua, who paced patiently near the edge of the hole, where rescuers eventually saw him. They were able to rappel down the crevasse and bring the man out; he and his canine savior were flown to a hospital. "The dog is a four-legged hero who may have saved his master's life in a lifethreatening situation," gushed a statement from Air Zermatt, the rescue company.
Smooth Reaction
A crafty Canadian wasn't going to let a damaged vehicle strand him in Strathcona Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada, the Times Colonist reported. The unnamed man had started his hike on June 30, but he took a wrong turn in his 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, and it became stuck. But using his problem-solving skills (and various car parts), he built a two-wheeled wagon to carry his gear as he hiked for four days to a trailhead. From there, he caught a water taxi and got a lift to the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad headquarters on July 7. Search manager Richard Johns said he was impressed with the hiker's "perseverance and survival mentality," then ticked off the things he did wrong: no GPS or satellite phone, no 4-wheel-drive. Still, the squad found his appearance a "welcome surprise."
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By Nora Rae Pearl
The time has finally come where whatever flavor you’re looking for can be found at the local farmers market. From cherries to corn, peppers to eggplant, basil to watermelon, it’s everything, everywhere, all at once.
This week, we are putting the spotlight on heirloom tomatoes from TLC Farms and kale from Bluebird Farm & Gardens in Empire. We start off by baking our own bread (feel free to purchase some from your favorite bakery instead), then move on to quick and seasonal recipes. To find these ingredients, explore the Leelanau or Traverse City’s Sara Hardy Farmers Markets and track down these local flavors and vendors.
TOMATO TOASTS
Your new favorite summer sandwich.
Crusty Bread Ingredients
• 5 cups bread flour
• 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups cool water
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Toast Ingredients
• 4 thick slices of Crusty Bread, cut in half
• Good olive oil (head to Fustini’s!)
• 1 cup mayo
• 4 oz. sharp cheddar, grated on medium holes
• 2 medium-sized heirloom tomatoes, sliced
• Flaky sea salt
• Fresh ground pepper
To make the bread: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until there are no dry spots remaining. It will be very sticky. Cover and let sit for one hour. Now imagine your dough like a compass that has four quadrants. With wet hands (as this will keep the dough from sticking to your fingers), stretch and lift North up enough to fold over the center. Repeat with East, South, and West. Cover the dough, let rest for 30 minutes,
then repeat this process one more time. Cover, leave at room temperature overnight. In the morning, give the dough a good stir with the handle of a wooden spoon. This will deflate and degas the dough. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to two days.
On a large piece of parchment, scrape the dough out onto the center. Place onto a plate with a curved lip or into a large bowl to keep the dough from overspreading. Sprinkle with some flour, then loosely cover. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees with a Dutch oven inside. Allow to preheat for at least 30 minutes. Uncover the dough, carefully remove the Dutch oven, and place inside. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then carefully uncover and continue to bake an additional 30 minutes. Allow bread to cool completely.
To assemble the toasts: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Toast until lightly golden. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayo and grated cheese. Divide the mixture among the slices once they are cool enough to handle. Arrange the tomato slices on top, finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt and pepper.
Upgrade your salad game with homemade Caesar and curly greens.
Salad Ingredients
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup mayo
• 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons for croutons
• 2 small bunches of kale, washed, and destemmed
• 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
• 2 thick slices of Crusty Bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Salt and pepper
To make the croutons: In a medium skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the cubed bread, arranging in a single layer. Cook for a few minutes, then toss to brown on other sides. Once nice and golden, take off the heat and season with salt and pepper. Set asid e.
To make the salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic through olive oil until smooth. Tear the kale into 2-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Add the ParmigianoReggiano and toss. Serve with croutons and extra cheese.
By Greg Tasker
In a season full of cookouts, chips, cherry pie, and cold ones on the beach, a healthy meal can be a welcome reprieve.
Transplanted Colombian Veronica Beydoun answered that call with the opening this past spring of Lake N’ Leaf on West Main Street in downtown Harbor Springs. Lake N’ Leaf offers a variety of healthy bowl options, typically served with a base of rice, tricolor quinoa, or a lettuce/spring greens mix. The base is complemented by a variety of protein, vegetables, and other ingredients.
“It’s not easy to find healthy and tasty options around here,” says Beydoun, who moved to northern Michigan from Colombia five years ago after meeting her future husband, Andrew Beydoun. “Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring. It can be tasty. We’re making healthy food that tastes good, is affordable and convenient.”
Lake N’ Leaf adjoins the resort city’s popular Harbor Ice Cream. In fact, Beydoun operates the revamped restaurant—now under her brand and creations—and the long-time ice cream shop, taking the latter
business over from her husband’s parents, Cindy and Rocky Beydoun.
The restaurant’s name reflects its proximity to Lake Michigan and the forests of northern Michigan.
“I love the lake,” says Beydoun, who has a background in personal training and nutrition. “I loved the lake as soon as I moved here. Wherever you look around here, you see trees. It’s so natural. The name represents what we’re trying to bring to our customers—fresh and healthy food.”
When her in-laws made it known they wanted to sell the business and retire, Beydoun stepped in, leasing the space to create her own health-conscious restaurant (the eatery had been a sandwich shop) and maintaining the ice cream shop.
“I knew I wanted to do something with healthy options,” Beydoun says. “But I was sad about the ice cream shop. I love Harbor Springs and the ice cream shop. I told [Andrew’s parents] I would lease the space and do something different.”
Beydoun has made significant changes,
She gave the space a complete makeover, creating a warm, welcoming environment with bean-bag-like chairs, wood accents, and light colors. Instrumental music plays in the background.
“It’s so peaceful,” says Beydoun. “People come in and say, ‘Wow, this place feels very relaxed.’ People can feel the vibe to relax.”
Traverse City’s Moomers Ice Cream is still served at the ice cream shop, along with other offerings, including shakes, sundaes, soft-serve ice cream, and more. Among the novelties is a Dubai Strawberry Cup: a concoction of fresh strawberries, Nutella Hazelnut, Kataifi (a Middle Eastern pastry made with shredded phyllo dough), and Italian Pistachio cream.
But Healthy Eating Wins the Day Open for breakfast every day—with hours extending into the early evening— Lake N’ Leaf sells salads, bowls, coffee (made from the Lavazza brand), kombucha, coconut water, and other NA beverages.
The bowls are the stars of the menu, featuring an array of fresh and tasty ingredients. Take the AM Sunrise, which is packed with roasted sweet potatoes, cherry
tomatoes, and spinach, served with boiled egg, avocado, and feta cheese. Or try the Lake Cream for a sweeter palette, which includes plain Greek yogurt with banana, fresh blueberries, strawberries, crushed chocolate, granola, and topped with a honey drizzle.
Although Beydoun has no formal culinary training, she possesses an instinct and flair for combining ingredients to create flavorful dishes.
“My husband and I love to eat out and try different restaurants. We like all kinds of foods,” she says. “I like to try different kinds of dishes. I will try them, and then I will add other ingredients. You have to put things together that taste good together.”
At the top of the most-ordered bowls on DoorDash is Brune Grove, served with the customer’s base choice, topped by a combination of grilled chicken, sweet corn, cucumber, carrots, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and a chipotle sauce.
Another popular choice, the Unami Flame, features grilled steak, pickled red onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, avocado, green onions, and a house leaf sauce.
Among the standouts, Beydoun says, is
Aqua Bloom, which features grilled salmon, mango, purple cabbage, seaweed salad, edamame beans, avocado, and yum yum sauce. “All these ingredients go very well with salmon,” she says.
Also noteworthy is the Burrata Bomb, creamy burrata cheese paired with cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, and pesto topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. “The Burrata Bomb has been very popular,” Beydoun says. “People seem to love it.”
On special occasions, like Independence Day, Beydoun has created special bowls. The July 4th special was the BBQ Brisket
Bowl, a rice-based dish with brisket, BBQ sauce, sweet plantains, jalapeños, carrots, and red cabbage.
Hungry for More
So far, the response to Beydoun’s creations at Lake N’ Leaf has been overwhelmingly positive, earning high marks on DoorDash and other apps.
“You don’t know how people are going to react,” she says of getting the restaurant started.
“I was a little scared of opening the restaurant. You can find sandwiches and other options around the area, but they’re not really healthy
options. I wanted to provide healthy food that is convenient and you can take away, too.” Customers, she says, have found the space relaxing and welcoming, as she had hoped.
More than one customer has remarked that they’ve walked away from a meal there feeling energized and ready to keep working, instead of feeling sleepy and tired after a heavy lunch. What’s ahead? Beydoun is considering whether to keep the restaurant open yearround. “We would love to be open all year round because the locals have been requesting that we stay open,” she says. “It all depends on how business goes at the end of the season.”
Although that is uncertain, Beydoun plans to share aspects of her Colombian culture with the community. Beydoun and her brother plan to demonstrate traditional Colombian dance at the Harbor Springs Farmers Market on August 9.
“I was ready to do something for my future, my dreams,” she says about opening the restaurant, which now includes family members working for her. “I feel like I’ve accomplished something.”
Find Lake N’ Leaf at 117 W Main St. in Harbor Springs.
By Northern Express Staff & Contributors
Summer is for (food) lovers, and this summer is no exception. On this season’s restaurant guide, we have five brand-new restaurants, plus two that have stood the test of time and expanded their offerings. Grab a fork and read on for dining recommendations for American, Asian, Italian, brunch, BBQ, and more.
Enclave 201
Traverse City
Dean Sparks, a selftaught pitmaster who launched his barbecue businesses with Sparks BBQ, debuted his new concept, Enclave 201, in early April. The restaurant serves typical American fare: burgers, sandwiches, and French fries, and also much more.
And there’s good news for barbecue aficionados in northern Michigan: Sparks BBQ in Traverse City is not going away. The popular barbecue spot returns for the summer as part of a reconfiguration of its former space in the 200 block of East Front Street in Traverse City. Encore 201, a nightclub, operates upstairs in the building.
“We want to be the fun destination for the downtown district,” he says. “We want to be a place where people can go and have multiple things to do. You can have a dinner date at the restaurant and then go upstairs and dance and have a blast.”
On the Menu
Enclave 201’s twists on the classics include Chicken and Waffles, “a fun Southern classic dish,” topped with bacon and pepper jam and pure maple syrup, Sparks says, and Pear Brandy Pork Tenderloin, a pork tenderloin served with sauteed pear slices and a pear brandy cream sauce reduction.
A family favorite is the Kickin’ Meat Loaf, a blend of ground sirloin and chuck, bell pepper, onions, and carrots, glazed with a cumin, honey-infused ketchup. The entree is served with roasted fingerling potatoes and green beans.
“The menu is a blend of what customers wanted, what we wanted—what my wife wanted,” he says. “These are flavors our family wants to share with the world.”
The influence of his wife includes vegetable eggplant parmesan, calamari, and Panzanella Salad, featuring mixed greens with red and golden beets, pickled red onions, Burrata cheese, croutons, pear, and red wine vinaigrette.
The appetizers and soups are not traditional bar fare. Instead, you’ll find Whipped Feta Dip, Street Corn Dip, and Roasted Brussel Sprouts. With the change in clientele inside, wine and cocktails have also become more popular.
Find Enclave 201 and its sister businesses at 201 E Front St. in Traverse City. (231) 633-7800
Locals Lake Leelanau Lake Leelanau
Tony West graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 2000 and worked in various service industry roles. After a stint out in Colorado, he met his wife while back home visiting and they settled in Lake Leelanau, buying a house there in 2005.
He spent 12 years at The Leland Lodge, overseeing food, beverage and events— deciding to go all in on Locals Lake Leelanau at the end of 2024. The business includes a retail shop and space for outdoor seating and community events behind the building.
“I have a deep sense of passion for the community and love being involved in the community,” West says. “It was time to pursue a dream of having my own restaurant and having that opportunity is just a dream come true.”
the Menu
The menu’s focus is fresh and local— nothing fried—and meats that will be smoked on-site. But beyond the food, West wanted to capture the history of Leelanau County. He worked with the Leelanau Historical Society to source décor, photos, and historical anecdotes for the interior design and menu.
The restaurant’s TVs play a looped video of the history of Lake Leelanau and surrounding communities. It tells the story of the entire Lake from the Leland River to Suttons Bay, West says. And the historical society helped West reproduce 100 historical photos to hang on the walls.
Lake Leelanau history is captured through the menu, too. Guests can scan a QR code that explains each menu item and the local connection to people and events.
The menu features pizza, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. There’s a local story or tie-in for every dish. One example: a Polish-themed sandwich in a nod to the Cedar Polka Fest. The walleye tacos and walleye pâté reflect the area’s walleye fishing. The pizzas are all named after ferry boats
that operated on the lake.
And the Briskets and Gravy features smoked brisket on cornbread topped with gravy. West bought a custom smoker to use for events and catering and the menu items such as brisket, chicken wings, and smoked bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers.
Locals will offer a “Locals to the Lake” to-go menu, where boaters can pull up to both docks at the Narrows and get food delivered directly to their boats.
Find Locals Lake Leelanau at 112 E. Philip St. in Lake Leelanau. LocalsLL.com
It was just over four years ago that Jenni Scott—a Traverse City native and longtime veteran of the local restaurant scene—in partnership with her sister Lisa, their parents, and Lisa’s husband, Matt Gaffy, purchased and planned to redevelop the historic downtown pub, Little Bohemia. Together, the team reopened the space under its new identity, Lil Bo.
Now, the trio has come full circle with the launch of a second restaurant, Sisters, which occupies the storefront adjacent and connected to Bo’s, which formerly housed Front Street Liquor. Opened on May 1, Sisters combines classic brunch and lunch eats with a scratch kitchen and a sprinkling of modern flair. But for its namesake siblings, it’s about much more than food.
“We feel like this is a neighborhood place, and that focus on the locals is important to us. [We can’t wait] to feed them some breakfast and give them some Princess Mimosas!” adds Jenni.
The menu features a combination of brunch and lunch classics with a modern twist.
The Number 17, for example— hashbrowns packed with bacon, American cheese, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and sour cream—is a nod to a stuffed hash brown recipe from Jenni’s earliest restaurant days at Mabel’s (now The Cottage). And the Crunchy Crispy French Toast, a cornflake-crusted brioche affair topped with strawberries and cinnamon butter, was plucked straight from Lil Bo’s best brunch hits.
“We’re also really well known for chicken tenders at Bo’s, so [items like] the Chicken and Waffles [transferred] pretty easily,” Jenni says.
There’s also a notable southern influence
at play throughout the eatery’s flavors, which come from family summers spent in New Orleans. Plates like the Nola and Louisiana Hash, for instance, are packed with chiles and spicy sausage.
Other traditionally breakfast-y fare includes familiar favorites, like Eggs Benny and Corned Beef Hash, while a selection of sandwiches, like the particularly apropos Brunch Chick (ingredients: buttermilk fried chicken, praline bacon, white cheddar, greens, and jalapeño aioli on a potato bun) and a mix-and-match selection of homemade toasts, salads, and soups round out the lunch category.
Sisters also has a brunch-ified beverage menu on deck, complete with beer and wine, curated NA options, like craft mocktails and Natalie’s juices, and vintage-inspired specialty cocktails.
Find Sisters at 542 W. Front St. in Traverse City. (231) 421-1296. sisterstvc.com
Leto’s Osteria Petoskey
Folks in Petoskey craving authentic Italian need look no further than Leto’s Osteria, which opened in April in the heart of downtown.
From general manager Todd Chinnock and chef Ray Kumm, Leto’s Osteria takes the place of POUR, which had a loyal following among locals and visitors alike. Happily, the transition to Italian has been well received. (POUR, an Asian-fusion concept, had an extremely popular burger; Chinnock and Kumm emphasize that you can still get it at their sister restaurant, Tap30.)
Leto’s is a contemporary Italian restaurant with a mix of familiar and adventurous dishes on the menu. “We recognize that may be a stretch for some people, but [we] are counting on the Detroiters and Chicagoans coming up and being excited for something that reminds them of restaurants back home,” Chinnock says.
On the Menu
The menu rotates regularly. When we checked in, pasta was popular, as you might expect.
“It’s definitely our bread and butter,” says Kumm. The restaurant offers seven to eight seasonal appetizers, including a Formaggio Board (think charcuterie), Tuna Carpaccio, and other choices that skew toward produce and vegetables like Shaved Brussels Sprouts
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and Bear Creek Organic Heirloom Tomatoes.
There are around 10 (just under at the moment) pastas on the menu, including the three classic Roman pastas: Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, and Rigatoni Amatriciana (Kumm’s favorite). Those three will stay on the menu in perpetuity. “Cacio e Pepe [Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, and pasta] is the gateway for people,” says Kumm. The other five pastas are hyper-seasonal and will change based on ingredient availability.
include pan-roasted chicken with shishito peppers and king salmon with green chickpeas, burnt eggplant puree, sea beans.
5-Spice Cake (Chinese five-spice, apples, cinnamon, and ginger frosting) or the Matcha Tiramisu.
Find Slurping Bear at 320 Main Street in Frankfort. (231) 399-0058; slurpingbear.com
Chinnock’s current favorite is the Mushroom Mafaldine—featuring porcini noodles, roasted hen of the woods mushrooms, sun-dried pepper butter, spring onions, and grana padano cheese—which is also Leto’s Osteria’s current No. 1 seller.
Large format proteins include ribeye, swordfish, and braised lamb neck for two.
“It’s definitely very much the sort of restaurant that won’t have tomatoes unless it’s tomato season,” says Kumm. Come tomato season, though “we’ll probably have three dishes to feature them.”
And with all that, Thoits says the Mill Burger, with gruyere, caramelized onions, and crispy shallots, is a favorite of many diners, including his own family. “That was a request from Turner. It’s a standalone special,” says Thoits. While the menu will change every month or two depending on the availability of ingredients, the Mill Burger will always remain.
Find The Mill at 5440 W Harbor Hwy in Glen Arbor. (231) 242-3224; themillglenarbor.com
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The long fermentation process and sweet honey, a natural preservative give this loaf a unique flavor and longer shelf life.
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Find Leto’s Osteria at 442 E Mitchell St. in Petoskey. (231) 881-9800; letososteria.com
The Mill Glen Arbor
The Mill in Glen Arbor is an example of an ongoing evolution. Built over a century ago to serve local farmers and residents, milling their grain into flour, today it is fast becoming a must-stop for visitors and residents alike. It offers freshly baked goods, a concise breakfast/lunch menu, and a variety of higher-end dinner options—make that supper options.
The building’s previous life as a mill lasted 64 years, from 1879 until closing in 1945. Bob Kuras, owner of The Homestead, ended up using the decaying building as a storage facility until Turner Booth bought it in 2019.
Booth engaged Kelsey Duda of hospitality brand Fernhaus Studio to help him reimagine the space. Now, after years of reconstruction and remodeling, The Mill has been reborn as an eatery and event space. The home behind the mill has been remodeled into a three-room hotel.
Chef Bobby Thoits says that his original goal for the restaurant was to be what he calls “hyper-local,” sourcing only from farms within a 50- to 100-mile radius. That changed as he broadened the scope.
“At the end of the day, it’s about trying to bring bigger-city techniques,” he says. He says rather than the popular term “farm to table,” he prefers to call the food “scratch to table.”
The menu for Supper at The Mill showcases Thoits’ penchant for using uncommon ingredients or combining ingredients in unusual ways. For example, you could find blue oyster mushrooms with cauliflower hummus and roasted almonds. Or heirloom nantes carrots with peanut brittle, yogurt, and chow chow vegetable relish.
One of the most popular items currently is the duck meatballs, complemented by the herb salad and pickled ginger. Main plates
In the heart of downtown Frankfort, a new culinary experience is taking root. Slurping Bear Asian Bistro, the latest creation of Ed Carrella and his business partner Tim Potter, brings a fresh take on Asian-inspired comfort food while honoring the local culture and the legends that shape this unique area.
Inside the restaurant, it should come as no surprise that the space holds the same warmth, care, and attention to detail you’d expect from a warm bowl of pho. You’ll find cozy lighting, the clinking of chopsticks, and plenty of seating overlooking both the marina on one side and downtown on the other.
On the Menu
The menu itself is thoughtfully crafted, blending comforting, familiar flavors with exciting twists that bring new life to old favorites. With a focus on rich, eight-hour broths, fresh ingredients, and homemade touches, every plate celebrates both tradition and innovation.
The fan favorite is the Crispy Citrus Chicken. Batter-fried chicken pieces are drenched in a sweet homemade citrus sauce, served with onions, carrots, mushrooms, red chili peppers, and white rice. In short, this dish is the perfect balance of crispy, tangy, and savory.
The must-try app award has to go to the Potstickers. A true classic that won’t steer you wrong, these pork-filled dumplings are served with ponzu sauce. For a light bite, try the Pork Belly Bao Bun, which is slowroasted in-house and accompanied by a touch of pickle, pickled carrots, cilantro, sweet ponzu sauce, and sesame seeds.
And don’t sleep (get it?) on the ramen or the pho. With several made-from-scratch ramen options—slow-cooked to perfection with that eight-hour broth and homemade noodles—this might be the hardest decision you make all day. Whether you go for the Tonkotsu Ramen with fresh noodles, soy-marinated soft-poached egg, and bamboo shoots, or the spicy Spicy Miso Ramen with kimchi, each bowl is a comforting masterpiece. Meanwhile, the pho features a rich beef broth with thinly sliced beef, rice noodles, bean sprouts, carrots, and red chilies—ideal for those craving something hearty.
For dessert, you have two options:
Walt Lach has a pretty sweet—and savory—deal: After the launch of Cordwood BBQ 10 years ago, the 2007 Great Lakes Culinary Institute grad continues to grow his business, which remains solidly among Traverse City’s favored venues for authentic smoked eats, plus all the fixings.
Seven days a week in the summer, you can find Cordwood at The Little Fleet, where it has maintained its position since 2015. Lach says the food truck owners there are “like a family.”
In 2024, Lach followed up with a brickand-mortar storefront, named Cordwood BBQ at Eighth, which he shares with Grand Traverse Sauce Co., the veteran-owned purveyor of small-batch hot sauce.
No matter where the truck goes, Lach tends the main smoker, a repurposed 500-gallon propane tank, and follows a schedule which demands patience: “It’s labor intensive,” he says of the process. Lach says that a brisket takes about 12 to 14 hours, and pork between 8 and 10 hours.
On the Menu
First, let’s talk sandwiches. The 8th Street Special is a pile of smoked pulled pork, with slaw, pickles, and pickled red onions, while the What What serves up smoked beef brisket, slaw, pickles, pickled red onions, and white Alabama BBQ sauce.
Yes, this is a BBQ joint, but vegetarians will love the flavors in the Bomb Diggety, complete with fried tempeh, queso blanco, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and crème fraîche on brioche.
Now, let’s mix it up a bit with your favorite BBQ side: mac and cheese. Go Hog Wild for a combo of creamy mac and cheese and smoked pulled pork, topped with BBQ sauce. Or try the Brisket Mac with mac and cheese, smoked beef brisket, and sweet BBQ sauce.
Lach also experiments with international flavors. The Korean Rice Bowl features ginger jasmine rice, house made Korean pickled cucumbers and carrots, sliced radish, jalapeño, and scallions with house made Korean BBQ sauce and a bit of Sriracha.
Be sure to try the Cowboy Beans—shout out to the vaqueros of northern Mexico— tender baked pintos with a spicy and savory finish. Oh, and don’t leave without fresh corn bread, sweet or jalapeño style.
As for the sauces, there’s the House Sweet, Hot Honey, Carolina Gold and White Alabama. Wash it all down with a classic soda or one of Lach’s homemade flavored lemonades.
Find Cordwood BBQ at The Little Fleet, 448 E. Front St. or at 1125 E. Eighth St. in Traverse City. cordwoodbbq.com
The Civic Center has gotten a significant overhaul to make it an even grander place for Summer fun for our residents.
THESE ARE A FEW OF THE UPGRADES THAT WERE MADE:
+ Replacement of the Civic Center walking track
+ Paved parking lot near Civic Center amphitheater
+ Added seven fitness stations along the walking track
+ Park signage replacement VISIT WWW.GTCOUNTYMI.GOV/PARKS TO LEARN ABOUT ALL OF OUR PARKS.
We’re hosting Recess at the Civic Center on August 6th from 5pm-7pm with a $10 cover charge. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and incredible prizes.
By Kierstin Gunsberg
As millions of visitors make their way through Traverse City’s summer maze of road construction and traffic jams, Scott Stuhr is hoping some of those visitors veer to the West Side.
That’s where he and his wife and business partner, Leah, recently opened their newest Silver Spruce Brewing-branded taproom at the intersection of Zimmerman and Silver Lake Roads.
Following the success of their original spot, which opened in 2018 on Eighth Street and is now a favorite for families and pet owners (their patio is dog friendly!), the new location celebrated its soft launch at the end of last summer and sits right next to Francisco’s Market and Deli.
It’s “a pretty simple space,” as Stuhr describes it. A minimalistic aesthetic and industrial finishes make the satellite location a cool reprieve from the sun where folks can chill with a Dunkelweizen or Ryed Ale
paired with a basket of beer-battered onion rings from Francisco’s while they plot which beach to hit next.
Landing so far off Traverse City’s walkable side is the biggest difference between the new Silver Lake location versus the original Eighth Street spot. After some brainstorming on how to expand sales, the Stuhrs realized that, “The only real way to increase sales is to increase sales across the bar. And the only real way to do that is to really have another box. If we could be creative and just have more people come into our original location, then we would probably choose that route.” But, he explains, between the seasonality of that spot and reaching capacity during their busiest late summer and early fall months, “You can only really do that so far.”
And adding a food menu to boost their bottom line was always a no-go for the Stuhrs. They’d rather stick to brewing and pulling drafts while leaving the bites to the restaurateurs. On Eighth Street, food truck
open unit (and that Francisco’s already had a full-service kitchen staffed to sling out pizzas and other pubfare) they jumped. Though its first winter was a bit slow, the new taproom is finding its following, especially with those
that want to avoid the in-town brouhaha of summer. “It’s definitely starting to pick up now,” says Stuhr. “We’re really happy with both of our spots.”
No Menu, No Problem
Silver Spruce isn’t the only northern Michigan brewery foregoing their own menu and instead building expansion plans around established kitchens.
Just a mile east of Silver Spruce’s Eighth Street location is Oakwood Proper Burgers, a tiny smashburger joint where customers can carry piles of parmesan garlic fries right over to Tank Space and grab a crisp IPA or hard cider to wash it all down.
Tank Space, a taproom splashed with wall-to-wall color, opened in spring 2024 after the owners of Oakwood Proper Burgers (Leslie Bilbey and Josh Gray) began searching for the right tenant to fill the building they’d purchased next door. They found it in Jamie and Andrew Kidwell-Brix, co-owners of Earthen Ales, a brewery in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
The Kidwell-Brixes launched Tank Space as a satellite taproom to Earthen Ales and fully leaned into the cosmic “space” theme. “The concept was that it would have its own unique look and feel, and it didn’t necessarily have to read as a brewery,” says Andrew Kidwell-Brix. The galactic name, he explains, was a play on words: a nod to both the brewing tanks and the symbolic connection between an “earthen” home world and a satellite.
At both locations, the Kidwell-Brixes rely on nearby restaurants to keep their visitors satiated while they sip. And, like Stuhr, they have no plans to open their own kitchen. “It allows us to have a lot of fun working with other businesses,” says Kidwell-Brix. “We can host food trucks, and we can have The Cheese Lady come and do a grilled cheese pop-up, and do things that we otherwise
would be kind of closed off to.”
One of those things is crafting unique pour menus for each of their locations, like Earthen’s “Ale of the Earth” and Tank Space’s “Tanky Stardust.”
“ The idea of having a space that could have a slightly different lineup of beers and give us an opportunity to brew more of a variety… that has always appealed to us,” says Kidwell-Brix, who adds that Tank Space’s stellar appearance, with its colorful window paintings and wall murals reminiscent of Space Invaders, has helped them stand out, sometimes just by drawing in people who mistake the taproom for an arcade.
“We try to make sure we put the words ‘beer, cider, and wine’ on the front windows in big letters to help reduce the confusion about what Tank Space is.”
Making a Right Out of Wrong (Turns)
Mistaken identity turned into a business opportunity for Joe Short, founder of Short’s Brewing Company in Bellaire, where his microbrewery campus has brought beer, bands, and bites to North Bridge Street for the past two decades.
About 25 miles away in Elk Rapids sits Short’s main production facility, an industrial operation that, nearly 10 years ago, had little more than tanks, packaging equipment, and storage space.
But on weekends, while working at the facility, Short began noticing something curious if not a little sad: Cars pulling into the lot expecting a taproom or bar, only to realize they’d arrived at a glorified warehouse.
“So then I was like, well, maybe we should just… clear a little section of this building out and go almost farmer-stand style—cut some holes in the end of the building and make it so the windows would flip up and we have packaged beer to go.”
Short did just that and called it The Pull Barn. Over the years, it was such a hit
that it eventually became a year-round taproom with indoor and outdoor seating. He describes it as a distinctly different experience from the original Bellaire location, which houses a full-service pub and a beer garden that hosts live music throughout the summer.
That Bellaire operation takes a team of 50 to pull off, and its beer garden acts like an
overflow lounge where diners waiting on a table at the always-hopping pub can grab a drink, a snack, and enjoy some jams while they wait.
The Pull Barn, which employs about half a dozen year-round employees and adds a few extra for the summer boom, offers a scaled-down version of that vibe, including its own summer music lineup, food trucks
like Flannagan’s Goat and Osorio Tacos Y Salsas, and of course, Short’s beer. Both locations offer a slightly different variety of 20 beers on tap, and the selection rotates based on the season. “We’re running really lean and nimble,” Short says of managing both locations. “And we have a small team and we’re ambitious and we bite off a lot,” he adds, explaining the brand’s
ethos of the power of smallness.
“It gives us a lot of flexibility to do things and pivot if needed on really short notice. So if we want to bring a food truck into Elk Rapids or change a menu item in Bellaire, a lot of these things we can do super quickly because there aren’t a lot of administrative layers or approvals that you need to work through.”
by Joseph beyer
Launched in July of 1988 by Discovery Channel, Shark Week (mother-f’ers) quickly became a cultural phenomenon: combining our social fear and fascination for sharks into a primetime bingeable opportunity of shark content that went viral.
37 years later, Shark Week has turned into a multi-network month, with every channel and streamer competing for their own big bite of the audience. Add to that this summer’s re-release and 50th anniversary of Jaws in IMAX, and we have more shark fever than ever before with no end on the watery horizon.
So forgive me, fans, for recommending a shark film that comes with more heart than chum. One that also features a selftaught marine biologist who doesn’t roll her sleeves up to show off scars, but instead to fight for shark protection. And a film that features more love than death, as it pushes us to rethink these massive, misunderstood creatures who existed in our oceans for a mind-blowing 450 million years.
In Shark Whisperer, the new feature documentary playing exclusively on Netflix, we dive into the controversial work of marine conservationist Ocean Ramsey and her life partner Juan Oliphant as they swim freely and unprotected with sharks— challenging perceptions and advocating for shark conservation in the wild.
Born and raised in Hawaii, Ocean (her real name) grows up to be an epic free diver, explorer, author, and social media starlet. Her experiences enable her to advocate for the conservation of marine life as she struggles to change public perception of the mysterious creatures she loves.
Equally enamored of sharks, her husband, Juan, is the perfect cohort for her mission in life. As a photographer and filmmaker, he captures Ocean’s encounters in aweinspiring and other-worldly cinematography that will leave you speechless.
Together, their viral videos provoke both fascination and intense debate, with
supporters praising their advocacy and critics questioning their tactics. A major focus of the narrative arc is their years-long effort to pass legislation in Hawaii in 2022, the first legal protection for sharks enacted anywhere in the world.
As media savvy subjects in a documentary, along with writing and producing credits on the film, it’s hard to know how one-sided Shark Whisperer might really be. (Some people featured in the project have become vocal critics of it.)
If anything elevates the tone and impact, it’s a case for subjectivity itself, as Ocean’s instincts and irrational curiosity are the major premise for risk. As one researcher describes it, “she just decided not to be afraid.” Ocean also endures the added challenges of misogyny all around her, only adding to the impressive way she conducts herself online.
Shark Whisperer was directed by a team of filmmakers: J.P. Stiles, Harrison Macks, and James Reed (who also directed the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher). They use a first-person narrative approach to piece it all together, weaving interviews on land with confessionals as you watch the spectacular underwater encounters take place.
There seems to be no end in sight for our intrigue with the over 500 species of sharks, and no doubt Hollywood will keep producing as many finned-spinoffs as possible to keep up with it. Most will remain red-flagged work exploring apex-predatory powers, attacks and survivals, and the same moody terror.
For me, Shark Whisperer offered a genuine surprise to add to the canon of work: a love letter.
Available on Netflix and rated PG-13 for adult language and sometimes disturbing recollections of shark attacks. For more on her work, follow @oceanramsey on Instagram. The 50th anniversary re-release of Jaws hits the AMC Cherry Blossom 14 for a limited run starting August 28, 2025.
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EVERY DAY 8am - 2pm JULY PANCAKE OF THE MONTH: CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY
live music on the water EVERY DAY! Happy Hour 3pm-4pm every day half off: cabana bar cocktails, wine by the glass, beer & brandy’s bites open 7 days a week downtown bay harbor
By Art Bukowski
Traverse City’s newest festival is right around the corner.
Traverse City Food & Wine is a five-day event that promises to capitalize on and further promote the region’s blossoming culinary and wine scene. Organized and hosted by Traverse City Tourism, the event takes place August 20-24 in and around Traverse City.
We checked in with organizers and participating chefs to get a feel for this new addition to the region’s festival calendar.
Traverse City Tourism CEO Trevor Tkach and COO Whitney Waara say their organization wanted to jump-start a general slowdown in hotel and restaurant traffic in the second half of August as families prepare for the end of summer.
“It’s such a significant drop, and we’re just trying to keep some energy going through the end of the [season],” Tkach says.
The new festival slides into a hole left by the Traverse City Film Festival, which ended in 2022 after serving as a big early August draw for more than 15 years. It will also likely attract a similar demographic. But it’s not accurate to call it a replacement, Tkach and Waara say.
“I wouldn’t say there’s a one-to-one correlation between the Film Festival leaving and this starting,” Tkach says. “Our
organization and others want to see more festivities throughout the year. In a way this is a replacement, but that really wasn’t our intent.”
Despite the fact that local wineries continue to rack up awards, there also was a desire to promote them further.
“We have an amazing wine scene here, but it’s still somewhat undiscovered,” Waara says. “We’re here every day and we’re all used to it, but if you talk to people outside of the region or out of state, they’re like ‘Wait, there’s 50 wineries here?’ They’re high quality, they take pride in what they’re doing, and they deserve even more attention.”
The same goes for the local food scene, which has come into its own over the past decade.
“We know that these are both key assets that really differentiate Traverse City from other places, and we wanted to have a brandbuilder that put a spotlight on it and applaud that culmination of agriculture and cuisine,” Waara says.
Though some local businesses won’t participate due to staffing concerns—and are on record saying late August is already a tough time in that regard—Waara and Tkach say the local food and wine scene itself is indeed the driver of this festival.
“The wineries and restaurants came to us. We didn’t start this conversation—they did,” Tkach says. “And it’s been years since we’ve seen a willingness like this.”
“And the dates were picked in
collaboration with several wineries and restaurants,” Waara adds. “They all were at the table and we talked it through. It’s harvest season and it’s a beautiful time of year here.”
The five-day event is centered around a “Grand Tasting” at the Open Space on Saturday, Aug. 23, from noon until 4pm. Several local and visiting chefs will offer their wares, and more than 100 local wines will be available to taste.
“We wanted to create this anchor event that could be a place for everyone to come together; something to build around,” Waara says.
The main stage at the Grand Tasting will feature a conversation with Tyler Florence, a Food Network host, James Beard Award nominee, and renowned restaurateur. There will also be a cooking demonstration by Mei Lin, a Top Chef winner who boasts her own James Beard nomination for her restaurant work.
Other event highlights include an opening night patio party, a wine pairing dinner hosted by Florence at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge and a joint National Writers Series conversation with Antoni Porowski, a New York Times bestselling author, National Geographic TV host, and Emmy-winning star of Queer Eye
And while TCT is excited about these “premiere” happenings, they are just a few
of more than 60 events hosted at various restaurants and wineries in the region over the course of the festival. Participating local businesses were encouraged to engage with the festival in a way that best works for them.
“They get to create something that fits their brand, showcases their offerings, and meets their capacity,” Waara says.
That mindset also offered a way to work in a variety of events that have different price points and appeal. Many other food and wine festivals are prohibitively expensive, Waara says, and organizers did not want that to be the case here.
“We worked really hard to ensure that there was…something for everyone, whether it’s groups coming up, or people coming solo, or couples,” Waara says. “We wanted a lot of different activities and a lot of different businesses engaged, and we’re very excited to have curated this variety [of events].”
The Cooks in the Kitchen
Sarah Welch appeared on Top Chef (where she was a finalist) and founded two acclaimed Detroit restaurants (Mink and Marrow). She’ll be appearing at several Traverse City Food and Wine events, including a multi-course tasting dinner at Artisan, and she can’t wait for the festival to arrive.
“It’s just awesome to have that collection of talent all in one place,” she says. “It’s a great opportunity to get to know people and actually see what they’re doing in a more
detailed way.”
Chef Omar Anani, another James Beard nominee, owns Saffron De Twah in Detroit and was a champion on Food Network’s popular show Chopped. In addition to Traverse City’s increasing recognition as a serious food town, he says, it’s also a great spot to talk about Michigan’s production of high-quality ingredients. (Fun fact: Michigan ranks second only to California in terms of commercial agricultural diversity.)
“I’ve been in Detroit for decades now, but
I still do events in Traverse City, and I just freaking love it up there,” Anani says. “I think a lot of the bounty of the produce and food can really be showcased in a city like Traverse City, and that’s what I’m most excited about.”
Mei Lin grew up in southeast Michigan. After her Top Chef win, she worked as a personal chef for Oprah before opening up two restaurants in Los Angeles. She’s thrilled to get back “Up North” for the festival.
“I’m so excited to see a food and wine festival happening in Traverse City—a place
I grew up visiting as a kid,” she says. “It feels special to come back and experience everything through fresh eyes, from the amazing local flavors to the beautiful community that makes this town such a gem.”
Amanda Danielson is founder and owner of Trattoria Stella, a significant pioneer in Traverse City’s fine dining scene. She says she’d rather have had the festival in May or June, but she’s fully supportive now that the ship has sailed in that regard.
“I still don’t feel it’s a great time of year to
add another festival when people are already very busy,” she says. “That being said, I still definitely want it to be a success.”
While Stella is not participating, Danielson herself is excited to select wines for the multi-course tasting dinner at Artisan, which features all women chefs.
“That should be an amazing event because of the people involved alone,” she says.
Learn more about the upcoming festival at traversecity.com/food-wine.
By Anna Faller
If Anna Serrano, chef-owner of Spanglish in Traverse City, had her way, we’d be approaching our shared challenges not as weaknesses, but as qualities that make us most human.
Per Paula Lipinski, CEO of Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) in Traverse City, the nonprofit served about 1,500 people in 2024. Of those individuals, alcohol and opioid use disorders accounted for the overwhelming majority—some 65 and 35 percent of cases, respectively.
“Addiction can be so devastating to families and people,” Serrano notes. “It’s really easy to get overwhelmed and [think], where do I even begin? How could I make any of that better?”
Her philosophy, however, is simple: by picking out facets of those larger issues we can address, we can grow our solo crusades into the community effort needed to implement widespread solutions. For Spanglish, one of those initiatives is becoming a Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace (MI RFW).
The Impetus
Offered through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
(MDHHS) and the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), MI RFW offers a concentrated curriculum aimed at employers and management personnel to help support staff on their recovery journey and foster a healthy workplace environment.
Per Serrano, the decision to become recovery-ready actually goes back to a Spanglish employee who has been with the eatery for six years and sober for 12. This employee has long been active in the recovery community, an effort that ultimately opened the door for the eatery’s involvement.
To earn their MI RFW certification, Spanglish turned to 217 Recovery, a local recovery community organization and nonprofit whose mission surrounds providing support and opportunities for folks in recovery from substance use, with services ranging from peer-led recovery meetings to sober community events, resources, and beyond.
“We’re always looking for opportunities to teach the community how to break the stigma and challenge the idea that people in recovery aren’t capable,” 217 Recovery Assistant Director Marney Winfield says. “It’s a very positive message that we’re trying to spread.”
The Program
The program, which 217 Recovery offers
in face-to-face, digital, and hybrid formats, takes just four hours to complete and comprises a trio of modules plus a course introduction. It’s also totally free to take.
Here’s the layout:
Per Peer Recovery Coach Cori Smoker, the program’s first module primarily deals with the language of recovery. This includes some basic vocabulary (think: providing alternatives for pejorative terms like “junkie”), person-centric communication strategies, and how substance use disorder is a disease that, much like a broken bone or infection, requires medical interventions and support to address. You’ll also learn how to spot when an employee might be struggling.
“[It’s important] to deal with SUDs as a health issue, [rather than through a lens of] ‘you messed up’ or ‘you’re a bad person,” Serrano says. “It’s about seeing that someone has an issue, not that they are the issue.”
From there, Module 2 dives into creating an equitable workplace environment for employees in recovery—how to provide reasonable accommodations, for instance, or ensuring a judgement-free atmosphere— and complete a few real-world simulations.
The third and final module connects the business with local and federal recovery resources—these range from ATS and
Munson Behavioral Health to Michigan 2-1-1 and the national Suicide and Crisis Hotline—as well as instruction on how to safely administer Narcan/naloxone for treating opioid overdoses. (Spanglish now has a box right outside their building.)
“It’s all about changing that mindset of how we talk, how we act, and how we view [SUDs],” Smoker says. “[By] learning that this is real and it’s out there, we can better serve the people we’re working with.”
The first step toward achieving that change, all interviewees agree, is reducing the stigma surrounding SUDs.
Recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) data estimates that about 70 percent of adults with SUDs are gainfully employed. Further, these issues don’t discriminate, affecting hospitality workers, lawyers, doctors, teachers, and everyone in between. In other words, you likely know or have worked with someone struggling with addiction, even if their struggle at that time was silent.
The fact is, substance use disorders are far more prevalent than we might like to acknowledge, but few are willing to talk about them because of the social weight they carry. (As Lipinski points out, there’s
a reason 12-step programs have historically been anonymous). Add to that the stress of navigating a job in recovery—or worse, the prospect of losing it—along with the dangerous social view that “[those with SUDs] are less deserving,” Serrano says, and suddenly masking a struggle with addiction seems like the only available option.
An employer that’s Recovery Friendly, however, is equipped with a double set of tools: one to help their employees access the resources and treatments they might need to heal and another in service of fostering a thriving community down the line.
Factors here could include rates of employee retention, which have actually been shown to increase in workplaces that offer recovery support. And as Lipinski notes, those who find acceptance and a sense of community during recovery—be it through treatment, work, or elsewhere— are far more likely to be successful in their pursuit than those who don’t have that support in place.
“Any time that you feel you’re ‘a part of’ in recovery—when you feel heard, understood, and accepted—the better your recovery is going to be,” she explains.
The Results
Since receiving their designation last year, Spanglish’s tight-knit community has implemented key recovery supports like a trained team of contacts, systems for
identifying and responding if an employee shows signs of an SUD, and the modeling that there’s life after addiction for the youngleaning staff.
“As a young person, to see that people can struggle and get better, that there’s hope, I think is a great benefit to them,” Serrano says.
Then there’s the increased visibility a credential like the MI RFW program can garner. “A lot of agencies who have signed on already had those practices [in place],” Lipinski says, though she also notes that the “fancy title” has worked double time in the region to foster awareness.
Per Serrano, if a small business like Spanglish can pilot the program, the hope is that others will see that success and then pursue their own MI RFW training. From there, it’s a domino effect of better-equipped workplaces and an increased number of recovering employees who can then access the help that they need. The first step, though, is joining the conversation.
“It sounds so simple [to say] we just need to talk about it, but it really is that easy!” Lipinski says. “Meet somebody who’s in recovery and let them tell you their story, because we’re pretty amazing people.”
Find Spanglish at 1333 Yellow Dr. in Traverse City. spanglishtc.com. For more information on the Michigan Recovery Ready Workplace initiative, visit recoveryfriendlymi.com, or contact 217 Recovery at 217recovery.com.
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4. "Fifth wave" genre that sounds more like indie rock
5. "Carry On Wayward ___" (song that actually doesn't have "My" in the title)
6. East Coast convenience store chain
7. "Put ___ my tab"
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1983 Barbra Streisand musical 21. Word symbolized above 7 on a keyboard
"Here's the surprise!" 49. Home of the U.S. version of "Have I Got News For You" 50. "A Town Like Alice" novelist Nevil
8. Welsh comedian ___ Gilbert, former presenter of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks"
9. "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" subject
10. Snack once pitched by Randy "Macho Man" Savage
11. Temporarily replacing
12. Scheherazade's specialty
13. Took to court
18. Sister in Chekhov's "Three Sisters"
19. With "The," Jeremy Allen White show
24. ___-wan Kenobi
25. "___ the Greatest Dancer" (1979 Sister Sledge song)
26. Descriptor of some kids' books
27. Charging animal
28. How a week's news might be presented
29. Wing it
30. "Madam Secretary" actress TÈa
31. Wine bottle feature
32. Fix, as text
33. Basic earrings
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42. Org. that might hold a bake sale
43. 2002 Winter Games host, initially
44. Straw hats
46. Idyllic place
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Funding shortages, eliminated services, and Medicaid changes have advocates worried
By Lourin Sprenger
In northern Michigan, where community ties run deep and services for vulnerable populations often rely on shoestring budgets, recent cuts to mental health funding are shaking the foundations of organizations like Grand Traverse Industries (GTI), a nonprofit that offers “vocational training, employment, and habilitation services” to people with disabilities in seven counties.
The crisis stems from a significant budget shortfall at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA), which provides services to individuals with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and cooccurring disorders across Grand Traverse and five other counties.
Per the NLCMHA website, “Northern Lakes CMH contracts with Grand Traverse Industries in Traverse City to provide Employment, Training and Personal Social services for persons with developmental disabilities to enhance social and daily living skills, work and productivity skills,
attendance, stamina, and communication skills, along with many other skills necessary for community independence.”
At the center of the issue is a $9 million funding gap, which has led NLCMHA to approve a reduction of 27 staff positions in a move to contain costs. Though leadership insists that no services will be eliminated, families and service providers on the ground are deeply concerned about possible changes— especially to the popular program with GTI.
For Patrick Korbel, a 43-year-old man with intellectual and physical disabilities, GTI is more than a workplace—it’s a lifeline. Living in a group home, Patrick is nonverbal, uses a wheelchair, and receives daily support for hygiene, medication, mobility, and communication. GTI’s day program provides him with routine, purpose, and a social circle that he cherishes. It also provides him with a paycheck. GTI employs Patrick in their office, where he assists with administrative duties.
For families like the Korbels and
individuals like Patrick—who has worked at GTI since 2008—the consequences of funding cuts could be life-altering.
“My parents and I are concerned that he could spend all day, every day at home. His job gives him dignity and a way to contribute to his community,” says Patrick’s sister, Kelly Busley, on the looming funding cuts. “There is so much loss that would happen if he was denied access to the state program. I’m not sure Patrick is even aware that this is something that could be coming to an end.”
Concerns about the reduction of programming at GTI in Traverse City surfaced due to upcoming changes at their Mancelona location. In Mancelona, GTI works with North Country Community Mental Health, which has required GTI to work with a subject matter expert from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to create a 12-month plan to transition their programming to a community-based model. This is expected to eliminate services in the Mancelona facility, including funding for those who would like to work at GTI to earn a paycheck.
“People are just now starting to talk about this publicly,” Busley tells us. “We’ve been attending board meetings, trying to get the word out. I feel helpless. It seems dire.” She also notes that the Mancelona site is particularly vulnerable. “They’ve already announced a community-based model, but no one knows how that’s actually going to work." Busley is concerned the same thing will happen in Traverse City, where Patrick works. "You hear people talk about how folks like Patrick should be out in the community, but it completely misses the point.”
NLCMHA Interim CEO Curtis Cummins has acknowledged the urgency and severity of the situation. Staff reduction was the first step in bridging the funding gap.
“This is incomplete, and there is still work to be done,” Cummins says of the cost containment plan. “Our focus has been on reducing costs while having minimal impact on clinical services. GTI is a valuable partner of ours and the community. GTI should face no impact or reduction in services.”
Cummins emphasized that the agency is working on a 12- to 18-month plan to stabilize services, including streamlining operations and considering the return of residents placed in specialized downstate facilities.
He also confirmed that the agency served 5,769 individuals across its six-county region in fiscal year 2024, roughly 1 in 20 local residents.
For Cindy Evans, executive director of Grand Traverse Industries, the issue is both financial and philosophical. She struggles to wrap her head around the idea that a one-size-fits-all model could meet the individualized needs of people like Patrick.
“The elimination of the day program or a shift to all community-based services sounds nice in theory,” Evans says. “But as someone who works in the disability community, I understand that you can’t send everyone into the community based on their needs or desire to socialize. People need support, and sometimes, they need a place where they feel safe and understood.”
GTI has long prioritized inclusion and choice. “We’re deeply woven into the fabric of the community,” says Evans. “Our participants are not hidden away. They are out volunteering, working, engaging. But they also need a home base—a place where they can be among peers and thrive.”
Evans also highlights a logistical issue: In rural towns like Mancelona, options for true community integration are severely limited.
“If I can’t have people work at our building, and I’m supposed to take everyone into the community, where exactly am I taking them? How do I staff it? How do I transport them? It’s nearly impossible.”
Even more troubling is that no one has asked for this change. “Nobody has said, ‘I
don’t want to work; I’d rather volunteer,’” she explains. “We’ve built these programs around the actual needs of the people we serve.”
While NLCMHA says essential services like crisis intervention and outpatient therapy will remain in place, the shift toward costcutting has rattled both families and providers. The potential for Medicaid rule changes and privatization of the mental health system looms, raising questions about the long-term viability of regional agencies like NLCMHA.
Both Cummins and Evans urge community members to get involved—starting by contacting northern Michigan lawmakers.
“People can let their representatives know they value funding for mental health services,” Cummins says. “They can oppose cuts to Medicaid and proposed plans to privatize the public mental health system. Joining advocacy groups like ProtectMIcare. org is one way to help.”
Speaking of Medicaid, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released proposed changes to Medicaid billing definitions, which would go into effect later this year. GTI advocates highlight some of these changing definitions as key drivers of service changes, noting that new wording could limit or even exclude the very people these policies are intended to help.
Public comment on the proposed changes is accepted through July 29, 2025. Visit michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/ providers/providers/medicaid/policyforms/ proposed-medicaid-changes and navigate to the section titled 2507-BH, §1915(i) State Plan Home and Community-Based Services to learn more.
At the end of the day, Busley says advocacy isn’t optional—it’s a necessity.
“There’s a group of parents and guardians reaching out to state representatives. This isn’t just about Patrick. It’s about hundreds of people like him, who deserve dignity and community and support. … And we’re fighting to keep it that way.”
By Ross Boissoneau
There’s no truth to the rumor that the words “a cappella” are short for “the singers don’t have enough money to pay a band.” That’s because the singers are the band.
Example A: Straight No Chaser, the vocal group that originated on the campus of Indiana University more than a quarter century ago. It includes lead and harmony vocals, percussion, bass, maybe even some choreography, and plenty of hits. In short, everything you need in a band.
Now the band is a regular touring act, with appearances at festivals, on TV, and streaming favorites. Just the way they planned it all those years ago.
A Winding Road
Well, not exactly as planned. In fact, not at all. “None of us had aspirations of professional a cappella,” says Walter Chase.
Chase is one of the original members of the nine-piece group. Like the others, he was busy living life when suddenly they were requested to revive their long-dormant act in 2007. Now, Straight No Chaser is bringing its show back to Interlochen for a July 24 date at
Kresge Auditorium and performing Aug. 3 at Great Lakes Center for the Arts at Bay Harbor.
Rewind a few decades. It was in 1998, two years after their founding in college, that the group recorded a video of their comical version of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” A decade later, original member Randy Stine posted it on the then-nascent social media site YouTube. The video went viral, and Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman reached out, asking if the group would consider reuniting to record a new album. “He thought we had something special,” says Chase.
Spoiler alert: It turns out they did. Since reforming in 2007, the group has recorded nearly 20 albums and EPs while taking their live show across the globe.
While the recordings help sustain the group’s presence on radio and streaming, Chase says the group really shines onstage. Which in today’s music industry, where live shows bolster record sales rather than the other way around, is good business. “We’ve always been a touringfirst financial model,” he says.
Meet the Band
There have been a few personnel changes along the way. Randy Stine, who posted the
video that started the whole thing rolling, retired last year, leaving Chase as one of three original members, alongside Jerome Collins and Steve Morgan. The group has recruited vocalists to replace the outgoing members, many of them alumni of subsequent iterations of the version still performing at IU (since renamed Another Round to avoid confusion with the current touring group).
And that part about not having a band? It’s not about economics or anything other than the fact all the members love the sound of blending voices, with nothing else to fill in or compete for the sonic space. It makes touring easier too.
“It’s a light load. We plug in the wireless pack in the board and walk out onstage,” says Chase.
It’s obvious watching them, live or online, that they really enjoy what they do, and each other. “In college we were hanging out first, singing second,” says Chase.
He says that camaraderie is the source from which they developed their stage presence. “It’s rat-packy, self-deprecating schtick,” he says, which encapsulates their style (while creating a new adjective).
Listen Up
The current show, dubbed “Summer:
The 90s Part 2,” features a number of songs from that decade. Songs like “Everybody” by Backstreet Boys, Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” and “Linger” from the Cranberries find their place happily alongside songs from movies like Jurassic Park and Titanic, TV shows such as Friends, and other popular tracks like “I Want You Back” and “Sledgehammer.”
Something for everyone, as they say. “We do a hip-hop medley, Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters,’ Aaliyah, Blues Traveler, pop, R&B, even Garth Brooks. We’re excited to hear it coming out,” says Chase.
He and the other members of the group still find time for careers outside the group. For many it’s still in the music business. Chase arranges and produces music for shows on Broadway, on cruise ships, and even works occasionally with other bands. But Straight No Chaser still comes first. “I’m looking forward to getting back together,” he says, as the group began rehearsals for the summer tour. “We’ve found our groove.”
For ticket information for either of the shows, go to the venue’s websites: Interlochen.org and GreatLakesCFA.org.
guest opinion by Peter Bormuth
Jonathon N. Fazzola Attorney
Climate change was first brought to the attention of the oil companies in 1959 at a symposium called “Energy and Man” organized by the American Petroleum Institute. Edward Teller (yes, Dr. Strangelove himself) told the industry’s most important executives that temperatures would rise, and when it did, “there is a possibility the ice caps will start melting and the levels of the ocean will rise.”
The hypothesis was ignored for a couple of decades until July of 1977 when James F. Black, one of Exxon’s senior scientists, addressed the oil giant’s top leaders: “There is general scientific agreement that the most likely manner in which mankind is influencing the global climate is through carbon dioxide release from the burning of fossil fuels.”
A year later, he spoke to a larger pool of the company’s top executives and warned that a doubling of carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere would increase average global temperatures between 2 and 10 degrees Celsius.
So by 1978, Exxon knew that climate change was real and understood that continued use of their product would destroy the current climate epoch of the planet. They decided to ignore it.
After NASA scientist James Hanson’s 1988 testimony before the U.S. Senate that global warming was real and very dangerous, Exxon’s public affairs manager issued an internal memo that recommended the company “emphasize the uncertainty” in the scientific data. Mobil Exxon proceeded to hire scientists and PR companies to do exactly that.
As Rex Tillerson told his last Exxon shareholder meeting before becoming Trump’s first-term Secretary of State, “the world is going to have to continue using fossil fuels, whether they like it or not.”
This recipe for apocalypse is the current Trump Administration’s policy. It is only possible because certain Christian voters who disbelieve science and believe in biblical “dominion over the earth” and “forgiveness of sins” accepted the oil companies PR as truth and voted for Trump.
The attitude is exemplified by Republican congressman Tim Walberg, who told his constituents in 2017 that God will “take care of” climate change if it proves to be a “real problem.”
The reality is climate change is going to be a “real problem” unless we immediately change our technologies and behavior.
The continued emission of CO2 is triggering a methane release feedback loop. The CO2 released by burning fossil fuels is increasing Arctic temperatures and thawing the Arctic permafrost. When the permafrost melts, it releases methane that was trapped beneath
the frozen soil. Methane has a short lifecycle compared to CO2 but has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over the first decade after it reaches the atmosphere.
Recent studies suggest that the Greenland ice caps will melt and that the process is already irreversible. Recent studies also show that Antarctic ice shelves are in danger of collapse. Should both Greenland and Antarctic ice caps melt, sea levels could rise between 200300 feet. Thirty percent of the world’s human population lives within 50 miles of the ocean. So they will either perish or be refugees.
Throughout most of the Holocene (the last 11,000-12,000 years), the ocean’s pH was a steady 8.2. In chemistry, pH is a scale used to specify how acidic or basic a water-based solution is. Absorbing carbon dioxide makes the oceans more acidic. The ocean’s pH has now dropped to 8.1. Note that pH is a logarithmic scale. That 0.1 of change means the ocean’s acidity has increased by about 30 percent. At current emission rates, the pH of the oceans will drop to 7.8 by 2100.
Oceanographer Eelco Rohling of the Netherlands, who has studied this phenomena, says that the shift is “well beyond what fish and other marine organisms can tolerate in the laboratory without very serious implications for health, reproduction, and mobility.”
When ocean temperatures rise, the possibility exists that they might get warm enough to stop oxygen production by phytoplankton by disrupting the process of photosynthesis. Over half of the Earth’s oxygen comes from phytoplankton. A reminder: We need oxygen to breathe.
You should also worry about food production. (Socrates said “no man is qualified to become a statesman who is ignorant of the problems of wheat.”) In June of 2018, researchers found that a two-degree Celsius rise in temperature could cut U.S. corn yields by 18 percent. A four-degree increase (which is our current trajectory) would cut the corn corp by almost 50 percent. Consider also that many insects that plague staple crops enjoy heat.
An August 2018 study by a University of Colorado researcher projecting a 2 degree Celsius rise in global temp predicted that pests will cut wheat yields by 46 percent, corn by 31 percent, and rice by 19 percent.
Only one policy goal of the Trump Administration should be supported by all Americans: purchasing Greenland. While the fossil fuel companies want it for the oil, gas, and mineral deposits under the ice, there will also be virgin topsoil that can help feed our people when our Great Plains agriculture is destroyed by heat waves, insects, and climatic drought. Think about it.
Peter Bormuth is a Pagan Druid living in northern Michigan.
Saturdays 7pm - 9pm
LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY
bring family, friends, pets, lawn chairs
JU NE 14 | rodney whitaker ensemble
World renown! Chart topping bassist, anchors this swinging combo.
JUNE 21 | planet d nonet
Midwest Favorite! Detroit’s nine piece, multiple award-winning jazz n blues “little big band”.
JUNE 28 | seth bernard quartet
Engaging, masterful chops! Genre defying old-soul troubadour. A heart-felt conscientious spirit.
JULY 05 | nmc jazz big band
Traverse City’s own college jazz program features many local professional musicians.
JULY 12 | metro soul band
“Ain’t nothing but a party.” Authentic Motown, soul and funk favorites plus rock, pop, r&b classics.
JULY 19 | sears n sears quintet
“The couple that swings together.” A sophisticated, soulful jazz showcase.
JULY 26 | the steepwater band
USA’s rock & blues icons. Chicago’s national touring rockers. Gritty, soulful, electrifying!
AUG 02 | east bay drive
Smooth, cool, harmonic, accessible. A humble easy approach. Contemporary jazz-infused funk, pop, and deep soul.
AUG 09 | the dave keller band
3x BMA nominee, soulful blues-rock. Blinding riffs. Heartfelt vocals.
AUG 16 | greg nagy band
Chart-topping blues/r&b guitar vocalist. Soulful favorites and new enticing hits.
AUG 23 | jeff haas big fun electric band
Mesmerizing vibe! FUNKY JAZZ ROCK FUSION WITH A TWIST OF BLUEGRASS.
AUG 30 | the schleppinbop kids
Fresh, funky, soulful. New generation of unbridled funky soul-jazz artists. jazz | blues | rock | folk | soul
Saturday
TRIWALLOON: SOLD OUT!: 7:30am, Walloon Village. Featuring a sprint distance triathlon, duathlon, & aquabike. You can join wait list. triwalloon.com
12TH ANNUAL MACKINAW CITY MUSTANG STAMPEDE: Check-in & registration: 8-9:30am; Mustangs on display: 10am4pm; lunch served: 11:30am-12:30pm; parade line-up: 4:15pm; parade across the Mackinac Bridge: 4:30pm. mackinawcity. com/events/?event=1463
21ST BEAR RIVER CRAWL: Bay Front Park, Petoskey. 5K Run, 8am; 5K walkers with strollers & dogs, 8:10am. Benefits Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders. $25 + fee. nmsportsmed.com/events/bear-rivercrawl-5k-10k-run
KALEVA HERITAGE DAYS: Today features the 7/3 Co-Ed Softball Tournament, Arts & Crafts Fair, Car Show, Pie Eating Contest, Finnish Line 5K Fun Run, Finnish Wife Carrying Contest, Kaleva Heritage Days Parade & much more. Find more on Facebook.
FRIENDS OF FISHTOWN 5K: 9am, Leland. Peace, love & joy. Proceeds help preserve historic Fishtown. $40. fishtownmi.org/2025fishtown-5k
OPEN AIR: VINEYARD YOGA + MORNING MIMOSAS: 9am, French Valley Vineyard, Cedar. Join Amy Hubbell for a gentle morning flow under open sky. This all-levels class is part of the Open Air Series, raising funds for the Leelanau Conservancy. Your donation helps protect the lakes, farmland, & forests that make this region so special, & River Studio will match every dollar raised. After class, stay for a complimentary mimosa & coffee bar. No registration is required, but it is strongly recommended to sign up in advance. Minimum donation requested: $10. lelandriverstudio.com/events/openair02
17TH ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT: 10am-5pm, The Village at GT Commons, Historic Front Lawn, TC. thevillagetc.com/ events/17th-annual-bocce-tournament
3RD ANNUAL NORTHPORT ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Haserot Park, Northport. Please bring a canned or nonperishable item to support local food banks. greatlakesmosaic.com/calendar-1/northport-art-craft-show-to-benefit-feed-7lfhr
ART SPLASH JURIED ART SHOW & FESTIVAL: 10am-4pm, Downtown Cheboygan. Featuring many activities including the Splash Down painting competition at noon on Sat. Free. artvisioncheboygan.org/artsplash
ART IN THE PARK: 10am-5pm, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Featuring 120 booths with items ranging from pottery to jewelry, paintings to photographs, & much more. petoskeychamber.com/art-in-the-park
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: 10am-2pm, 200-400 blocks of Michigan Ave., Grayling. Today features the 39th Annual Classic Car & Truck Show. Featuring live music by Free Wheelin’ Fred, over 40 trophies, & a 50/50. Registration, $20. festival.ausableriverfest. com/event-calendar
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: July 19-26. Featuring Aquapalooza, Boat Parade, Bridge Street Block Party, fireworks & airshow, Venetian Festival Races, Rhythms of Venetian, Street Parade, & much more. venetianfestival.com
The Charlevoix Venetian Festival returns July 19-26 with something for everyone! After Redline Airshows but before world class fireworks on Fri., July 25 at 7pm is Smash Mouth at Odmark East Park Pavilion! Sing along to “All Star,” “Walkin’ on the Sun,” “I’m a Believer” and much more. While you’re at the festival, don’t miss more highlights like Aquapalooza, Drenth Memorial Footrace, Bridge Street Block Party and Venetian Lighted Boat Parade. venetianfestival.com
FRIENDS OF THE CADILLAC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 10am-noon, Cadillac Wexford Public Library. Huge amount of books for $1-$2 each. friendsofthecadillaclibrary. wordpress.com/upcoming-programs
UNP HIKE: Explore the trails at Maple Bay Natural Area. Meet at the parking lot of the Maple Bay Farm at 10am before hitting the trails that wind through forests, fields, dunes & beach areas. upnorthpride.com/event/2025/7/19/ unp-hike-at-maple-bay-natural-area
UP NORTH BUSKER FESTIVAL: Memorial Park, East Jordan. Featuring performances taking place on two stages, kids activities, visits by live mermaids, musicians, jugglers, a craft show, beer tent & much more.
ARTIST TALK: NIK & NICK: 11am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Carnegie Galleries, TC. Join Nik Burkhart & Nick Preneta of “Wooden & Earthen” for a free artist talk. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-traverse-city/artist-talk-nik-and-nick
ECOVILLAGES AND INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES TOUR: Today includes a tour of GasTechno Corporation’s energy center facilities that are being constructed at Boyne Falls, from 11am-4pm. GasTechno will introduce the many projects it is gearing up to implement there. Chris Miller, current president of the National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3) will give a presentation about community investing options & progress towards community investing in Michigan. Afterwards, from 5:307:30pm in TC, the tour will explore options for high-efficiency buildings powered in part by renewable energy, exploring innovations being implemented by multiple TC groups. communityenergysolutions.info/events
SAY NO TO ISRAEL’S GENOCIDE: 11am12:30pm, corner of Grandview Parkway & Union St., TC. Join in showing solidarity with the people of Palestine who are being killed by Israel while our communities pay for the weapons. Demand that the U.S. Government serves America, not Israel. Meet every Sat. mideastjustpeace.net
DENISE BRENNAN-NELSON BOOK
SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Denise will sign her book “Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes.” horizonbooks.com/event/ denise-brennan-nelson-book-signing
DRAMATIC READINGS: 1-3pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Enjoy performances of new short plays brought to life by Michigan actors. Free. ramsdelltheatre.org/event/dramatic-readings
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE JR: 2pm & 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. A hilarious farce with sentimental pirates, dim-witted young lovers & an eccentric Major-General, based on the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. $15-$22. oldtownplayhouse.com/youth-learning/performances/the-pirates-of-penzance-jr.html
AUTHOR EVENT WITH FLEDA BROWN: 3pm, Bellaire Public Library. Fleda’s family has owned a cottage on Intermediate Lake for over 100 years. She has been coming here her entire life. After retirement, she & her husband moved to TC to be close to the lake. She will read work from “Mortality, With Friends,” & from her new chapbook, “Doctor of the World.” bellairelibrary.org
GENE RANTZ MEMORIAL PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: Northport Arts Association. An opening reception will be held
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6 4 t h a N N U A L
100 Juried artists from around the country
Kids Tent, Food Trucks, and local non-profit
Always the last Saturday in July from 9am-4pm
4 5 t h A n n u a l
on July 19 at 6pm & will feature fresh, wet off the easel paintings of various media & styles. The NAA welcomes many returning artists along with new artists to share their work with the art lovers throughout northern Michigan. Artists will paint throughout the tip of Leelanau Peninsula & the Village of Northport. Tickets are available online through My North Tickets for $17 (plus processing fees) or $20 at door. northportartsassociation.org/events-exhibits
SATURDAYS IN THE PARK: SEARS AND SEARS QUINTET: 7pm, GT County Civic Center Amphitheater, TC.
THE SOUND GARDEN PROJECT: FIVEMIND REEDS IN CHEBOYGAN: 7pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. Presented by IPR, enjoy this series of free classical concerts. interlochenpublicradio.org/the-soundgarden-project
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. BATTLE CREEK BATTLE JACKS - DINO’S IN THE DUGOUT: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/schedule
BAR TIME STORIES SUMMER COMEDY TOUR: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy an evening of laughter featuring four of Michigan’s top headliners: Adam Degi (Gilda’s Laughfest), Mike Geeter (Comedy Central, Hulu), Kevin Johnson (Jokes On You Comedy Tour), & Ricarlo WilliamsWinston (Just For Laughs). Also featuring Michael Harrison from NYC, known for his performances at “Just For Laughs” & “Dry Bar Comedy.” $10-$20. cityoperahouse.org/ node/672
JADER BIGNAMINI CONDUCTS THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Enjoy this program with rich musical storytelling, with Music Director Jader Bignamini leading the ensemble. They are known for their powerful performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost artists, & deep connections to their city. Tickets range from $54-$71. interlochen.org/events/ jader-bignamini-conducts-detroit-symphonyorchestra-2025-07-19
MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Enjoy Americana, folk & country with The Mickeys.
SCOTT BRADLEE’S POST MODERN JUKEBOX - MAGIC & MOONLIGHT TOUR: 8pm, Bay View, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. A blend of modern-day earworms & iconic pop hits with original styles like ragtime, swing, big band, country/western, doo wop & soul. $38-$160. bayviewassociation. org/events/postmodern-jukebox-2025
sunday
MACKINAC BRIDGE SWIM: 7am. Starts at Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor’s Center, Mackinaw City. 4.5 mile swim benefits first responders in Michigan. Register. mackinacbridgeswim.com
SGT. JUSTIN HANSON MEMORIAL PATRIOT RUN: 8:30am, Rodes Field - Clark St., Kingsley. Featuring a 5K Fun Run & Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run. $10-$30 + race fees. runsignup.com/Race/Events/MI/Kingsley/SgtJustinHansenMemorialPatriotRun
RIDE AROUND TORCH: 9am, Elk Rapids High School. A 26, 40 or 63 mile bicycle tour primarily along the scenic shores of Torch Lake.
This is a recreational, social tour that features great routes, snacks, & the After RAT Party, a catered picnic at the beach with live music. Visit website to register & for various start times. $40-$75. cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org/rat
3RD ANNUAL NORTHPORT ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., July 19)
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 19)
CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW: 10am-1pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Hosted by Emmet County Parks & Recreation. Free admission for spectators. emmetcounty.org/ experiences/fairgrounds___community_ building/fairgrounds_events.php
ECOVILLAGES AND INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES TOUR: 10am-1pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Learn about the many sustainability & environmental activities being implemented at Crystal Mountain. communityenergysolutions.info/events
KALEVA HERITAGE DAYS: Today features Worship-In-The-Park featuring the Salt City Dixie Jazz Band, Pasty Dinner, live music by Jane Amstutz & more. Find ‘Kaleva Heritage Days’ on Facebook.
ARTIST’S INTERVIEW: “INSIDE THE OUTSIDE”: 11am, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Main Gallery. Inside The Outside is a new exhibition of work by TC painter Justin Shull. This group of five digital paintings are on the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Outdoor Gallery. Shull & Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, will discuss the work, the theme that connects each of the paintings in the installation, & Shull’s process for making them. Free. glenarborart.org/product/artists-interviewinside-the-outside
MACKINAW TRAIL WINE RUN 5K: 11:30am, Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery, Petoskey. $40; increases after 7/9. runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=140759
SAMELS FARM ARTIFACT ID DAY: 1-4:30pm, Samels Farm, 8298 Skekemog Pt. Rd., Williamsburg. The public is invited to bring up to five items for ID by two archaeologists on hand. The Samels Farm collection will also be on display. Free. samelsfarm.org
TALLULAH THE MERMAID STORY TIME: 1pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, Curiosity Place, TC. For mermaids, little readers & lovers of the Great Lakes. Dress in your favorite aquatic-themed costumes for a story time event. Author Denise Brennan-Nelson signs her books & tells you about Tallulah the Mermaid’s latest underwater adventures. Reservations recommended. Free with admission. greatlakeskids.org
A MIDSUMMER’S DAYDREAM: 2-4pm, Hindle-Ross property, near Cross Village. Featuring the music of Holly Keller-Thompson & Joe Thompson, poetry readings by David Frederick, Tiffany Lenau, Jeremy Palmer, Dar Charlebois, Megan Kellner, Tracy Deering, a community poem, & a collaborative fairy house art project led by artists Susan Lyman & Fern & Olive McCormack. Free; register for free parking pass. goodhartartistresidency.org/midsummersdaydream
NATIONAL GRAND PRIX - KIDS DAY: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Featuring fast-paced show jumping, food, boutique shopping & more. All GA proceeds benefit Norte Youth Cycling. traversecityhorseshows.com/visit $15 GA. app.gopassage. com/venues/8654
July 25 July 30
July 31
TAE and the Neighborly [Green Bay, WI] wsg Trillium Groove w/full band [LOCAL]
SkyeLea, Ruby and Keagan pictured above
Charlie Millard Band VINYL RELEASE + Charlie’s Birthday Par [LOCAL]
The Pickle Mafia [Rochester, NY] wsg wtrbd [LOCAL]
Ma and Jimmy pictured above
SECOND FLOOR COMMONGROUNDS BUILDING
SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: KIRBY: 4-6pm, Marina Park, downtown Harbor Springs. Bring a chair or blanket. Free.
FREE BAYSIDE CONCERT SERIES: STEEL & WOOD: 5-7pm, Petoskey’s Waterfront, on the Promenade near waterfront clock tower. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. bigwatercreativearts.org
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KALAMAZOO GROWLERS - TRIBAL HERITAGE NIGHT: 5:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/ schedule
BENZIE AREA PRIDE NETWORK ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CONCERT: 6-9pm, Betsie Bay Furniture, Frankfort. Featuring musician Blake Elliott & special guest Aaron Dye. Finger foods provided by Suz McLaughlin. Suggested donation: $25/person, but pay what you can! upnorthpride. com/event/2025/7/20/benzie-area-pridenetwork-annual-fundraiser-concert-withblack-elliott-aaron-dye
JADER BIGNAMINI CONDUCTS GERSHWIN’S PORGY AND BESS SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH DSO: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Detroit Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jader Bignamini unites the World Youth Symphony Orchestra & members of the DSO in a side-by-side performance. $21-$28. interlochen.org/events/jader-bignaminiconducts-gershwins-porgy-and-bess-sideside-dso-2025-07-20
july 21
monday
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 19)
ENCHANTED ART MARKET: 10am-5pm, Castle Farms, Charlevoix. July 21-24. Featuring artisan goods & artwork, live music from local musicians, an Enchanted Forest Scavenger Hunt, Enchanted Rock Project, self-guided tour & more. $5/person. castlefarms.com/events/enchanted-art-market
PALLIATIVE VS. HOSPICE CARE: 10:30am-noon, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Nicole Hasting of Hospice of Michigan will help explain the key differences between these two care options. Facilitated by Sharecare of Leelanau. glenlakelibrary.net/events
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:
7-9:15pm, Waterfront Park Amphitheater, Elberta. Featuring the Sears N Sears Quintet
JOHN WILLIAMS + MOVIE MAGIC:
7-8:30pm, GT County Civic Center Amphitheater, TC. From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Harry Potter to Indiana Jones—experience the magic of the movies as the TC Phil performs the iconic film scores of John Williams. Featuring guest violinist Andrew Sords. $15-$45. tcphil.org/concerts
MONDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 7-9pm, Onekama Village Park. Enjoy cover band Fifth Gear, who plays high-energy versions of rock & pop hits from the 60’s to today. Come by before the show (5-6pm) for a free magic show with Michael Trixx.
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: 7:30-10pm, Voorhies Hall, Bay View Association, Petoskey. Featuring “The Monk and the Gun.” Free. bayviewassociation.org/monday-nightmovies
july 22
18TH ANNUAL RUNNING
BEAR RUN: Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor. Start times are 9am for the 5K Run/ Walk & 9:05am for the 1/2 Mile Kid’s Run. $5-$30. glenarborwomensclub.com/running-bear-run
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: 10am-2pm, Grayling City Park. Camp Kid’s Day. Hot dog lunch, hoola hoop contest, games & more. festival.ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar
CAMOUFLAGE ANIMALS: 10am, Interlochen Public Library. Discover how animals use camouflage to survive in the wild. This live animal show features creatures from around the world. Children & families can safely interact with reptiles & amphibians while learning about animal science & habitats. 231-276-6767. Free.
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 19)
ENCHANTED ART MARKET: (See Mon., July 21)
OUTDOOR STORY TIME: 10:30am, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, outside, overlooking the beach. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. Geared toward
pre-k to second graders & their caregivers, but fun for all who attend. Free. sbbdl.org
SUMMER READING COMMUNITY ART AFTERNOON: 3pm, Kalkaska Senior Center Lawn. Join the Kalkaska Library & several local organizations to participate in a series of art stations for all ages, including painting, pressing, chalk art, & more. Free. kalkaskalibrary. org/event/summer-reading-art-day
2025 LELAND LIBRARY SUMMINARS: 4pm, Leland Twp. Public Library, Munnecke Room. Featuring Paul Gregory: “Ethical & Philosophical Challenges of AI.” Free. lelandlibrary.org/summinars
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MONTHLY MEETING: 5pm, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, lower level Community Meeting Room. If you’d like to learn more about the Friends of the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, stop by a meeting or email: friends@ sbbdl.org. Meetings are held the fourth Tues. of the month. Free. sbbdl.org
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIVETS: 5:05pm & 7:30pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traversecity-pit-spitters/schedule
FREE CONCERT WITH LUNAR QUINTET: 5:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Enjoy this award-winning band who plays highly original & eclectic music, drawing on Cuban & Puerto Rican salsa, rock, African highlife music, & Brazilian sambas. tadl.org/events
RIDE WITH PRIDE! SLOW ROLL: 6pm, The Norte Clubhouse, GT Civic Center, TC. Enjoy a leisurely, slow roll-style ride, followed by a light, meditative yoga session. norteyouthcycling. org/calendar/ride-with-pride-slow-roll
BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE & THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND: SOLD OUT: 7pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Relive the iconic songs of the 70’s with Bachman-Turner Overdrive classic rock chart-toppers like “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet” & “Takin’ Care of Business”; & The Marshall Tucker Band’s Southern rock hits such as “Heard it in a Love Song” & “Can’t You See.” interlochen.org/events/ bachman-turner-overdrive-and-marshalltucker-band-2025-07-22
CHRISTINE BYRON: PERFECT OMENA DAY: 7pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Historian Christine Byron will present her latest book, exploring early vacation life in Leelanau County. Diary excerpts along with
vintage photos & postcards offer a window into a bygone era. Free. glenlakelibrary.net
MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring the Straits Area Concert Band. 231-436-5574.
july 23
wednesday
MOVING MEDITATION WITH CARRIE WIGGINS: 9-10:30am, Allan & Virginia McCune Preserve, Harbor Springs. Experience the restorative art of Tai Chi/Qigong infused into a walk in the woods. Carrie will lead you on a two-mile walk with frequent stops to learn 10 different tai chi/qigong movements. Please meet at the parking area via Berger Rd. Register. landtrust.org/events-template/movingmeditation-with-carrie-wiggins
CSA ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: 9:30am-3pm, Assembly Ball Field, M22 at Crystal Lake, Pilgrim. Featuring more than 90 participating artisans & vendors. summerassembly.org/ art-fair/information.html
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 19)
TADL SUMMER STORYTIME: 11am, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Meet the Traverse Area District Library Youth Services team for art-inspired storytime this summer. Each session will feature a different artistic theme & will be followed by a related art project with Dennos staff & volunteers. Free. dennosmuseum.org/events/community-programs.html
CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Noon, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Featuring the Full Moon Jam Band. Free. crookedtree.org/article/ concerts-park
NAMI CONNECTION & NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: Noon, Christ Church, lower level, 430 Fair St., TC. NAMI Connection is a support group for people with mental health conditions. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges & successes of others, & the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there. NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others & friends of people with mental health conditions. Gain insight from the challenges & successes of others facing similar experiences. Both groups are held on Wednesdays at the same location &
at the same time. Free. namigt.org/supportand-education/support-groups
MUSIC IN THE STREET BLOCK PARTY: 4-9pm, Broad St., downtown Bellaire. Sidewalk sales, specials & more from 4-6pm. Community booths & street activities from 5-8pm. Twilight Tunes Dueling Pianos, 6-9pm. Free.
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: 6-8pm, Grayling City Park. HUP Race: Teams compete head-to-head in a test of creativity, engineering, & sheer paddling prowess, as they race their homemade boats down the scenic AuSable River. Register. festival.ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar
EVENINGS AT THE GAZEBO: 6:30-8pm, Old City Park Gazebo, Boyne City. Featuring The Hazel James Band. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.
ELLSWORTH CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE: 7-9pm, Ellsworth Community Square, Center St. Featuring Country Thunder. Bring a chair or blanket.
JAZZ, JOKES AND JESUS: 7pm, Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. Music, jokes, inspiration. Music by the Backroom Gang. Free will offering ben efitting Homestretch Nonprofit Housing, Northwest MI Community Action Agency, & Northwest MI Supportive Housing. 9465680. tcpresby.org
LAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE PRESENTS “AN ILIAD”:
Frankfort. A timely retelling of Homer’s epic poem. An evening of professional Chicago theater in the park. Suggested: $30/person; $10 kids under 18. lakesideshakespeare.org
MULEBONE: ter, Benzonia. Enjoy a night of the blues with NYC blues duo Mulebone. $20 advance; $25 door. mulemusic.com
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. ROCKFORD RIV ETS: northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spit ters/schedule
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MATT KEARNEY HEADLIGHTS HOME TOUR:
Arts, Corson Auditorium. Multi-platinum singer-songwriter & producer Mat Kearney brings his mixture of music including folk, soft rock, pop, & hip-hop. You’ll recognize fa vorites like “Nothing Left to Lose” & “Closer to Love.” Tickets start at $42. interlochen. org/events/mat-kea tour-2025-07-23
STEEL BURKHARDT LIVE FROM NYC: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. This per former with powerhouse vocals & an amazing stage presence just finished a four-year run in “Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway.” You’ve also seen him as Berger in “Hair,” - on Broadway, the “West End,” in the suspense thriller “Dark,” & more. $25. cityoperahouse.org/steel
NORTHERN MICHIGAN ANTIQUE-FLYWHEELERS TRACTOR, ENGINE & CRAFT SHOW: Antique Flywheelers Show Ground, 00145 US 131 North, Boyne Falls. Featuring a Red vs. Green Tractor Challenge along with Oil Field Engines. Flea market, arts & crafts, food, music, two museums, & a parade of power at 2pm every day. Demonstrations include a veneer mill & basket factor, saw mill, grist mill, threshing, & a shingle mill & branding. Two music stages for evening entertainment along with tractor games, steam engine spark show, & oil field engines light show. Barrel train rides, sawdust penny pile, scavenger hunt, plus much more. $7 donation for adults; $5 donation Senior Day on Thurs.; under 12, free with adult. walloonlakeflywheelers.com
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 19)
july 24
thursday NATIVE GARDEN WORKBEES: 8:30-10am, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Help care for the native gardens around the Boardman River Nature Center. Join GTCD staff, MSU Extension master gardeners, & native plant lovers in all aspects of gardening throughout the growing season & familiarize yourself with the native species that are onsite. To register, email: mfraley@gtcd.org.
COFFEE @ 10, PETOSKEY: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Gilbert Gallery, Petoskey. Great Lakes & Climate Change - What Does it Mean for Northern Michigan? Presented by Ann Baughman, associate director of Freshwater Future. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/coffee-ten-great-lakes-and-climatechange-what-does-it-mean-northern-michigan ausableriverfest.com
GENEALOGY MEETING: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. The Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society meets with Marcia Korzeniowski presenting “Clues in the Shadows: Tackling Genealogy Dead Ends with Family Search Labs.” Free. gtags.org
NATIONS CUP CSIO3*: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Fast-paced show jumping by world class athletes, food, boutique shopping, & open-air fun. Gates open early, & the main competition begins at 1pm. All GA proceeds benefit the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. traversecityhorseshows.com/ visit $15 GA. app.gopassage.com/venues/8654
HARBOR SPRINGS STREET MUSIQUE: 6:30-8:30pm, downtown Harbor Springs. Roots, Strings & Rockin’ Things: Kevin Wolff, Miller Lightner Trio, Pearl Street String Band, Sydni K, Magic by Jania, & The Painted Lady
2025 LELAND LIBRARY SUMMINARS: 7pm, Leland Twp. Public Library, Munnecke Room, Leland. Featuring JoAnne Cook: “Anishnaabe Ceremonies & Cultural Knowledge.” Free. lelandlibrary.org/summinars
AUTHOR EVENT WITH HELEN RAICAKLOTZ & MELISSA SEITZ: 7pm, Bee Well Mead & Cider, Bellaire. Helen will read from her fiction collection, “Superior Stories,” winner of the 2025 Michigan Writers Cooperative Press Chapbook Contest. Melissa will read from “Brain Aura Blues,” winner of the 2024 Michigan Writers Cooperative Chapbook Contest for creative non-fiction. bellairelibrary.org
CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: 7pm, GT Pavilions, TC. Enjoy Some Like It Yacht Featuring Judy Harrison. Concessions will be available for purchase from 5:30-7pm. Free. gtpavilions.org/news-events/2025-concertson-the-lawn/band-lineup
DOC PROBES AND THE RIPTIDES CONCERT: 7pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. This group is all about Jimmy Buffet! 231-223-7700.
EMPIRE HARDWARE REDEVELOPMENT:
7pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Participate in conversation about the future of the Empire Hardware property, located at the intersection of Front & Lake streets. Dylan Tull of Biom Design will share his team’s vision for the property, & gather vital community input. Their proposed mixed-use development is in-
tended to revitalize the historic & long-vacant property, providing a variety of services & attractions. Free. glenlakelibrary.net
LAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE PRESENTS “AN ILIAD”: (See Weds., July 23)
MUSIC SPARKS MEANING PRESENTS ROOTS ON THE RIVER: 7pm, Veterans Memorial Park, Manistee. Featuring Delilah DeWylde.
MUSIC IN THE STREETS: 7pm, downtown Beulah. Enjoy indie folk with The Accidentals. Bring a lawn chair. Free.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN: 7pm, The Homestead Resort, top of Bay Mountain, Glen Arbor. Featuring the Crispin Campbell Trio. Cellist Crispin Campbell brings his pianist Steve Stargardt & dobro master Joe Wilson in a night of diverse music from North & South America. Please bring a blanket or low-profile beach chair. $15 adults, $5 kids 5-12, free for under 5.
SUMMER SOUNDS: ROBERT ABATE TRIO: 7pm, Michigan Legacy Art Park, amphitheater, Thompsonville. Enjoy power blues, jazz & funk with this trio. $15 online or $20 at door. michlegacyartpark.org/events/summer-sounds
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KING FISH: 7:05pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/schedule
JORDAN VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND: 7:30pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan. Bring a chair or blanket.
PLAY: “KITCHEN WITCHES”: 7:30pm, The Leelanau School Auditorium, Glen Arbor. Rival cooks with deep-seated resentments are
hired to cohost a cable cooking show. What could possibly go wrong? Their rivalry erupts into hilarious fireworks. $10 minimum donation requested. glenarborplayers.org
STRAIGHT NO CHASER SUMMER: THE 90S PART 2 WSG O-TOWN: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium. Straight No Chaser has been redefining a cappella music for more than 25 years. Starting with their comedic twist on “The 12 Days of Christmas,” they have sold more than 2 million albums. “Making the Band” alumni O-Town joins them for a fresh revue of iconic ‘90s hits. Tickets start at $33. interlochen.org/events/straight-nochaser-summer-90s-part-2-2025-07-24
july 25
friday
NORTHERN MICHIGAN ANTIQUE-FLYWHEELERS TRACTOR, ENGINE & CRAFT SHOW: (See Thurs., July 24)
SIDEWALK SALES: 9am-6pm, downtown Petoskey. petoskeydowntown.com/events
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Includes a craft show, Grayling High School Marching Band, Zie, Special Olympics Canoe Race, & much more. festival.ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 19)
FREE LIDS FOR CYCLIN’ KIDS (HELMET GIVEAWAY): 10am-6pm, Norte Clubhouse, GT Civic Center, TC. Thanks to the support of TVC, Norte will be giving away 500 helmets in sizes ranging from toddlers to teens at no cost
to the community. Helmets will be gifted on a first come, first served basis. norteyouthcycling.org/calendar/free-lids-for-cyclin-kids
PETOSKEY DISTRICT LIBRARY FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: 10am-7pm, Petoskey District Library, lower level. Hundreds of books, 25 cents - $3, plus vintage/speciality books, puzzles & games.
SHAY DAYS: 10am-3pm, Harbor Springs. This celebrates inventor & Harbor Springs resident Ephraim Shay who was famous for his patented, geared locomotive. Held at History Museum, Ephraim Shay Works Museum, & Shay Park. harborspringshistory. org/events/calendar/shay-days/shay-daysevent.html
TORCH AREA ARTISANS GUILD SHOW: 10am-4pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Featuring a boutique & huge quilt display, showcasing members’ talents. Find on Facebook. Admission free.
CHARLOTTE ROSS LEE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Noon, Pennsylvania Park, Gazebo, Petoskey. Featuring Miller Lightner. Free. crookedtree.org/article/concerts-park
MEET & GREET WITH ALLIE MILLINGTON: 1-3pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Join Allie as she celebrates her new books “Once for Yes” & “When You Find a Hope.” Free. mcleanandeakin.com/ event/2025-07-25/allie-millington-once-yes
MEET THE AUTHOR: WENDY BYARD: 1-4pm, Brilliant Books, TC. Wendy will be meeting readers & signing her debut novel, “Devil in the Dunes,” a murder mystery set in west Michigan. Free. brilliant-books.net/ event/meet-author-wendy-byard
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64TH ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: 5-7pm, Harbor Springs. Tonight includes a Welcome to Harbor Springs celebration at the Irish Boat Shop. ltyc.org/ugotta-regatta
MANITOU MUSIC PRESENTS ALLIE KESSEL: 5-7pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center Front Porch. Bring a chair. Free. glenarborart.org
USHJA INTERNATIONAL HUNTER DERBY: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Premier international hunter competition, food, shopping, & open-air fun. Gates open early, & the main competition begins at 5:30pm. All GA proceeds benefit the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. traversecityhorseshows.com/visit $15 GA. app.gopassage.com/venues/8654
PET PARADE: 6-8pm, Heritage Village, Mackinaw City. Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friend & show off their style. Prizes will be awarded for best-dressed. Following the parade, enjoy a cookout. Free. mackinawhistory.org
FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK: 6:308:30pm, Marina Park, downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring the Underleaf Duo. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.
“PETER AND THE STARCATCHER”: 7pm, Cadillac High School, Community Auditorium. Presented by Cadillac Footliters’ Upper Youth. This play upends the centuryold story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). $10-$15. cadillacfootliters.com/ticket s
BEETLEJUICE JR: 7pm, The MATCH Theatre, Cherryland Mall, TC. Presented by the OTP Young Company. $15-$22. purchase. oldtownplayhouse.com/ChooseSeats/34401
DOWNTOWN GAYLORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-9pm, Claude Shannon Park, Gaylord. Featuring The Lonely Pines. Bring your own chair.
EAST JORDAN MUSIC IN THE PARK: UNION GUNS: 7-9pm, Memorial Park Bandshell, East Jordan. Bring a chair or blanket.
LAKESIDE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE PRESENTS “AN ILIAD”: (See Weds., July 23)
NWS: KATIE YEE: 7pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. This author will discuss her darkly funny & deeply moving debut novel, “Maggie; Or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar.” This event includes a Q&A & author signing. Guest Host is Allie Katz, an environmental & science reporter for Interlochen Public Radio. GA: $17. nationalwritersseries.org/authorevent/katie-yee
SOUNDS OF SUMMER: 7-8:30pm, Pennsylvania Park, downtown Petoskey. Tonight features Dig A Pony - A Beatles Tribute. Bring your blankets & chairs. Free. petoskeydowntown.com/events/sounds-of-summer
TC PIT SPITTERS VS. KENOSHA KING FISH: (See Thurs., July 24)
BAR TIME STORIES SUMMER COMEDY
TOUR: 7:30pm, The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Starring Ricarlo Williams-Winston & Chris Young feat. Ree Ledbetter. Hosted by Eileen Nolton. $18.75 - $30. ramsdelltheatre.org/event/bar-time-stories
PLAY: “KITCHEN WITCHES”: (See Thurs., July 24)
MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring Bruce and the Originals. 231-436-5574.
MOVIES IN THE PARK AT DARK: 9pm, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. Featuring “The Little Mermaid.” Please bring a blanket or chair. Free. petoskeydowntown.com/ events/movie-in-the-park-at-dark-2
MEET TV ICON ERIK ESTRADA: 9:30pm, Turtle Creek Casino, Williamsburg. Meet the star of the 1980s smash hit “CHiPS”! Snap a photo of TV’s most famous highway patrolman. No ticket needed. turtlecreekcasino.com/events
RUN THE PIER: 26.2, 13.1, 10K, 5K RUN: 7am, 250 Duffy Park, Manistee. Visit web site for more info & various starting times. $40-$90. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Manistee/RTP5K
64TH ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: Harbor Springs. Race watchers either head out onto the water in power boats or watch from the Petoskey State Park or Petoskey’s Sunset Park. Little Traverse Yacht Club will host a party in the afternoon. ltyc.org/ugotta-regatta
ALDEN DAYS: Downtown Alden. Featuring the Alden Run: 5K, 10K, 2 Mile Fun Run; Quilt Show, live music, kids activities, & much more.
AUSABLE RIVER FESTIVAL: Grayling. Lumberjack Breakfast, GRA 5K/10K, Aldrich & Co., Yankee Station, Consumers Energy 77th AuSable River Canoe Marathon Opening Ceremony, Jelly Roll Blues Band, The Ride & much more. festival.ausableriverfest. com/event-calendar
64TH ANNUAL CROOKED TREE ART FAIR: 9am-4pm, GT County Civic Center, TC.
Featuring 100+ juried artists from across the country who are selected through a competitive application process, & represent a variety of art media. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctactraverse-city/crooked-tree-art-fair-july-26-2025
INAUGURAL GREAT LAKES CANCER FOUNDATION 5K: 9am, Eastern Elementary School, TC. Help raise awareness, funds, & hope for those affected by cancer. $45. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/GreatLakesCancerFoundation5k
NORTHERN MICHIGAN ANTIQUE-FLYWHEELERS TRACTOR, ENGINE & CRAFT SHOW: (See Thurs., July 24)
SIDEWALK SALES, PETOSKEY: (See Fri., July 25)
25TH ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS FESTIVAL: 10am-5pm, Bay Harbor. A boutique event with a variety of fine artists & an artisan market. There will also be a children’s art tent, as well as live music by The Fridays from noon3pm. bayharbor.com/bay-harbor-arts-festival
3RD ANNUAL COASTAL CARAVAN ART FAIR: 10am-4pm, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Held on the shores of Betsie Bay, this juried fair will feature painting, ceramics, photography, woodworking, fiber art, toys & more created by 30+ regional artisans. There will also be live music, ceramic studio demos, food & drink & more. Free. oliverart.org
6TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL AT WALLOON LAKE ART SHOW: 10am-5pm, Village Green, Walloon Lake. Free admission.
CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL: (See Sat., July 19)
DUNE WETLAND WALK: 10am, Antrim Creek Natural Area, Ellsworth. Join Grass River Natural Area Naturalist Arlene Westhoven for a guided Dune Wetland Walk. Discover the unique plants, wildlife & ecology of this rare lakeshore habitat during this outing. Meet at the north Rex Beach Road entrance to the natural area. Free; suggested $5 donation.
GUIDEBOOK AUTHOR TO APPEAR AT SLEEPING BEAR DUNES: 10am-2pm, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire. Book signing with Jim DuFresne, author of more than two dozen guidebooks. Jim will be autographing copies of “The Trails of M-22” & “50 Hikes in Michigan.”
HISTORIC FESTIVAL: 10am, Heritage Village, Mackinaw City. Opening Ceremony at the Anishinaabe Entrance. There will also be Lumberjack Shows, Gospel Music in Chapel, Music in Pavilion/Tree Vintage Baseball Game, & more. mackinawhistory.org
LET’S GET LOST: 10am, Kehl Lake Natural Area, Northport. Join the Leelanau Conservancy for a guided hike through the tranquil & primeval forest surrounding Kehl Lake. This docent-led trek will encompass all marked trails in the natural area bordering Kehl Lake, including the Old Birch Trail, conditions permitting. The trails are flat & you will be walking at a moderate pace, stopping occasionally to observe. Free. leelanauconservancy.org/events/lets-get-lost-at-kehllake-natural-area
MADE IN CHEBOYGAN SUMMER CRAFT SHOW SERIES: 10am, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. More than 30 crafters & artists will display jewelry, home decor, artwork & much more. Free. facebook.com/ madeincheboygan
PETOSKEY DISTRICT LIBRARY FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE: (See Fri., July 25, except today’s time is 10am-5pm.)
SHAY DAYS: (See Fri., July 25)
TORCH AREA ARTISANS GUILD SHOW: (See Fri., July 25)
MICHIGAN BREWERY RUNNING SERIES: 7K FUN RUN: 11am, Right Brain Brewery, TC. eventbrite.com/e/7k-beer-run-x-rightbrain-2025-michigan-brewery-running-series-tickets-1126327037489
SATURDAY FAMILY CONCERTS: 11am, TC Philharmonic Center, TC. Featuring Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. This educational programming series is designed for children 5-12 & their families. Each performance takes a masterwork—opera, ballet, or concert piece & brings it into a small setting with a few players, dancers or singers, & a storyteller. Free. tcphil.org/concerts
SAY NO TO ISRAEL’S GENOCIDE: (See Sat., July 19)
EAST JORDAN GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW: Noon-4pm, East Jordan City Hall. Club members will have flower displays following the theme Mystical Garden. While the flowers displays are not for sale, there is a People’s Choice Award that will be given, so you can vote for your favorite.
WOMEN’S MARCH TRAVERSE CITY: 1pm. March for Justice. Gather at F&M Park & march peacefully through downtown TC (on sidewalks) & then return to the park. Due to construction on the Parkway, you will not be lining the sidewalks this time. Donations of protein shakes, granola bars, easy to eat breakfast food, & snacks will be gratefully accepted to benefit Pete’s Place, to help feed the homeless youth in the area. Please donate at the Park. Free.
BEETLEJUICE JR: 2pm & 7pm, The MATCH Theatre, Cherryland Mall, TC. Presented by the OTP Young Company. $15-$22. purchase.oldtownplayhouse.com/ChooseSeats/34401
RANKED CHOICE VOTING PRESENTATION: 4:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Join your fellow citizens at a Town Hall for a presentation of the problems with our current voting system & Rank MI Vote’s ambitious plan for the solution: Ranked Choice Voting. Learn about this 2026 Constitutional Amendment & plans for signature gathering starting. Learn how you can get involved in this nonpartisan effort to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan. Free. rankmivote.org
CSI3* GRAND PRIX: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Fast-paced show jumping, food, boutique shopping, & open-air fun. Gates open early, & the main competition begins at 5pm. All GA proceeds benefit Hospice of Michigan. traversecityhorseshows. com/visit $15 GA. app.gopassage.com/venues/8654
“PETER AND THE STARCATCHER”: (See Fri., July 25)
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: 7pm, Northport Performing Arts Center, Auditorium, Northport School. This musical is based on the Roald Dahl book. Call 231-386-2009 or go online for tickets. $30 adults, $5 students; Northport students free with adult companion. northportperformingarts.org/tickets
SATURDAYS IN THE PARK: 7pm, GT County Civic Center Amphitheater, TC. Enjoy live music by The Steepwater Band.
MUSIC IN MACKINAW: 8pm, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City. Featuring Janel Anderson. 231-436-5574.
64TH ANNUAL UGOTTA REGATTA: Harbor Springs. Race watchers either head out onto the water in power boats or watch from the Petoskey State Park or Petoskey’s Sunset Park. Little Traverse Yacht Club will host a party/awards ceremony in the afternoon. ltyc. org/ugotta-regatta
NORTHERN MICHIGAN ANTIQUE-FLYWHEELERS TRACTOR, ENGINE & CRAFT SHOW: (See Thurs., July 24)
25TH ANNUAL BAY HARBOR ARTS FESTIVAL: 10am-3pm, Bay Harbor. A boutique event with a variety of fine artists & an artisan market. There will also be a children’s art tent, as well as live music by The Wallens from 11am-2pm. bayharbor.com/bay-harborarts-festival
6TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL AT WALLOON LAKE ART SHOW: 10am-5pm, Village Green, Walloon Lake. Free admission.
MADE IN CHEBOYGAN SUMMER CRAFT SHOW SERIES: (See Sat., July 26)
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: (See Sat., July 26, except today’s time is 2pm.)
NATIONAL GRAND PRIX: Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Fast-paced show jumping, food, boutique shopping, & open-air fun. Gates open early & the main competition begins at 2pm. All GA proceeds benefit Hospice of Michigan. traversecityhorseshows.com/visit $15 GA. app.gopassage. com/venues/8654
PLAY: “KITCHEN WITCHES”: (See Thurs., July 24, except today’s time is 2pm.)
SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK: 4-6pm, Marina Park, downtown Harbor Springs. Featuring the Rivertown Jazz Band.
FREE BAYSIDE CONCERT SERIES: THE REAL INGREDIENTS: 5-7pm, Petoskey’s Waterfront, on the Promenade near waterfront clock tower. Please bring a chair or blanket.
VESPER CONCERT: “ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE”: 8pm, Bay View, John M. Hall Auditorium, Petoskey. A rollicking night of music from the British Isles to the island of Manhattan honoring the most human of emotions. $20.50-$24.50. bayviewassociation.org/events/vesper-concert-all-youneed-is-love
SERIES NOVELIST & MAGAZINE COLUMNIST DEBBY BUCK DEJONGE: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Debby will personalize her third in the “Lead Horse” series, “Safe Saddle.” No one is safe, & the cast of characters love TC & leave a mark, each time. horizonbooks.com
TERRIFIC TUESDAYS: Tuesdays, 4-6pm, Leland United Methodist Church. Join 5Loaves2FishNMI for a community meal. 5loaves2fishnmi.org
WEDNESDAYS: D.A.T.E.
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BOYNE CITY’S STROLL THE STREETS: Downtown Boyne City. Held Friday evenings at 6pm through Aug. 29. Enjoy live music, children’s activities & much more. Free. boynecitymainstreet.com
GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOUR OF TC:
This tour is an easy 2 mile walk that includes the historic neighborhoods & waterfront of TC. Begins & ends at the Perry Hannah Plaza, located at the corner of 6th & Union streets near downtown. There is no charge for the tours, but gratuities for the guides are appreciated. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times. Tours run at 10am every Weds. through Sept. walktchistory.com
BRIGHTLETICS AGELESS GRACE PARKINSON’S CLASS: Mondays, 11-11:50am, GT County Senior Center, TC. Brightletics founder Lisa George teaches this class that is done in a seated chair & is structured in a seven part sequence targeting specific challenges or symptoms of Parkinson’s. Sponsored by Parkinson’s Network North.
DOCENT LED TOURS OF DOUGHERTY
MISSION HOUSE MUSEUM, TC: Ongoing docent led tours of the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Rev. Peter Dougherty, Chief Agosa & the Odawa & Ojibwe people. Tour the house Old Mission Peninsula is named for, outbuildings & demonstration garden. Explore the former inn where the region’s fruit industry began & 15 acres of trails. See American chestnut trees. Tours are Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com
WEEKLY WILDFLOWER WALK: Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Every Tues., 10:30am-noon through Aug., take a leisurely stroll through the scenic trails of Grass River Natural Area alongside knowledgeable docent Lyn Petty. Discover the variety of wildflowers & learn to identify their unique beauty. Keep an ear out for the melodies of birds that call Grass River home. grassriver.org
ALDEN SUNSET MARKET: By tennis courts on Tyler St. Held on Thursdays through Sept. from 2-7pm. Shop for fruit, veggies, gifts, art & much more. The downtown stores will be open late & there will be live music.
BOYNE CITY: Veterans Park. Held on Wednesdays & Saturdays through mid-Oct. from 8am-noon. Exceptions include July 12 at Peninsula Beach & Aug. 9 at Green Space
between City Hall & Field of Dreams. boynecityfarmersmarket.org
DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY: Howard St., between Mitchell St. & Michigan St. Held every Fri., 8:30am-1pm. Local producers offer organic meats, fruits & vegetables, flowers & more. petoskeychamber.com/downtownpetoskey-farmers-market
EAST BAY CORNERS: Thursdays, 2-6pm through Oct. 2. Township Hall, 1965 N. 3 Mile Rd., TC. This market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits & also offers a Power of Produce program for kids ages 5-13. There will be live music, food trucks, & family game nights. eastbaytwp.org/residents/food_security.php
ELK RAPIDS: Cedar St. Parking Lot, downtown. Runs every Fri. through Oct. 3, 8amnoon. elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market
EMPIRE: 10234 Front St. Held every Sat. through Aug. 30 from 9am-1pm. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com
FRANKFORT: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, Open Space Park, Main St.
GLEN ARBOR: Behind Glen Arbor Twp. Hall, 6394 W. Western Ave. Held every Tues. through Sept. 16, 9am-1pm. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com
HARBOR SPRINGS: Corner of State & Main streets, downtown. Held on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9am-1pm through Aug. 27, & Saturdays continue through Oct. 11. Featuring local farmers, artisans, food producers & more. There will be live music on select dates, & also Kids Days. petoskeyarea.com/events/harbor-springsfarmers-market-202 5
INTERLOCHEN: Corner of US-31 & J. Maddy Parkway. Held every Sun. through Oct. from 9am-2pm, & every Thurs. in July & Aug. from 2-7pm. Featuring local fresh produce, locally produced food, & natural artisan arts & crafts. facebook.com/InterlochenFarmersMarket
LELAND: Immanuel Lutheran Church parking lot. Held every Thurs. through Sept. 4, 9am-1pm. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com
LONG LAKE TWP.: Haywood Park, 8870 N. Long Lake Rd., TC. Held on Thursdays through Oct. 2, 9am-1pm. 946-2249.
MACKINAW CITY: Conkling Heritage Park. Held every Mon., July 7 - Sept. 29 from 11am-3pm.
MANISTEE: Wagoner Community Center. Held every Sat. through Oct. 4, 9am-noon. manisteekitchen.org/farmers-market
NORTHPORT: 105 S. Bay St., across from marina. Held every Fri. through Sept. 19, 9am-1pm. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com
OLD TOWN EMMET: Saturdays, 9am-1pm through Oct. 4, Friendship Center of Emmet County, Petoskey. This market is made up of a group of local farmers, growers, bakers, makers, crafters, & artisans. petoskeyarea. com/events/old-town-emmet-farm-market
OUTDOOR MINI FARMERS MARKET: Mondays, 1-5pm through Aug. 25. The Village at GT Commons, Piazza/Pavilion, TC. Find local baked goods, vegetables, herbs & mor e.
SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS
MARKET: Parking Lot B, Cass St. & E Grandview Parkway, TC. Held on Wednesdays through Oct. from 8am-noon, & Saturdays through Oct. from 7:30am-noon. dda. downtowntc.com/farmers-market/
SUTTONS BAY: North Park, 601 Front St. Held every Sat. through Oct. 18, 9am-1pm. leelanaufarmersmarkets.com
WE ARE ONE PEOPLE - A MURAL CREATION: The Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster Rd. In partnership with the Biennial of Indigenous Artists International, the Presbyterian Church of TC welcomes you to experience the creation of this mural intended to tell the truth about the harm of colonization & uplift Anishinaabek wisdom as a path toward unity & healing for all creation. View a gallery of the artists’ works from July 18 - Aug. 10: Fri. - Sat., 1-5pm; Sun., 11am-3pm. A Mural Opening Celebration will be held on Aug. 14 from 5-7pm, featuring food, music, & an artists’ presentation.
SPECTRUM OF REALISM: The Ramsdell Theatre, Hardy Hall Gallery, Manistee. Featuring art by Amelia Gorman, Anna Hansen, Arthur Marshall & Sierra Valencia. Runs July 18 - Aug. 24. Gallery is open daily, noon3pm. ramsdelltheatre.org/art
GENE RANTZ MEMORIAL PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT EXHIBIT: Northport Arts Association. Runs July 20 - Aug. 2. The NAA welcomes many returning artists along with new artists to share their work with the art lovers throughout northern Michigan. Their interpretation of our special peninsula rewards viewers with artistry that reflects the magic of our area. northportartsassociation. org/events-exhibits
GREAT BODIES - ANNUAL GROUP SHOW: Higher Art Gallery, TC. Featuring 23 artists from across Michigan, “Great Bodies” is a visual love letter to the abundance of fresh water throughout Michigan. The exhibit opens July 18 with an opening reception on July 25 from 5-7pm. Runs through Aug. 16. Check web site for hours. higherartgallery. com
JRAC MEMBER EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan. This event features diverse works by more than 30 JRAC member artists. The opening reception will be held on July 20 at 12:30pm. The exhibit will be open through Aug. 30 from 12:30-4:30pm daily. jordanriverarts.com/2025-events
THE QUILT AS ARCHIVE: Cedar North, Ce-
dar. A solo exhibition of new textile work by artist & writer Cody Cook-Parrott. The show explores the quilt as a container for memory, devotion, time, & personal record. Runs July 18 - Sept. 13 on certain days at certain times. Contact Cedar North for available days & times. A free Closing Reception & Artist Talk will be held on Sept. 13 at 6pm. cedarnorthtc. com/classroom
SUMMER SALON: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 6th annual salon-style exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Runs through Aug. 30. Hours: M-F, 11am4pm; Sat., 11am-3pm. charlevoixcircle.org/ exhibits-2025
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:
- ALONG OUR WAY: THE ART OF DOUG BARRON & BRIAN GOFF: Held in Atrium Gallery, July 19 - Aug. 30. Check web site for hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/along-our-way-art-doug-barron-andbrian-goff
- OPEN STUDIO, PETOSKEY: Saturdays, 10am-1pm in Visual Arts Room. Free drop-in art studio for the whole family. New projects are offered weekly. crookedtree.org
- IMMERSED: An immersive exhibition exploring aesthetic, cultural, environmental, & historical dimensions of water - through art, artifacts, sound, & motion. Runs through Aug. Check web site for hours. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/immersed-free-public-programming
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC:
- PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2025 - EXTENDED EXHIBIT: Held in Carnegie Rotunda through Aug. 22. Features a selection of available artwork created during Paint Grand Traverse 2025, a week-long event where artists painted on location throughout the greater Grand Traverse area. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/paint-grand-traverse-2025-extended-exhibit
- TURNING - TC: Held in Cornwell Gallery. An exhibit of wooden artworks by members of the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners Club whose motto is “Dedicated to the Art of Turning Wood on the Lathe.” Runs July 11 - Aug. 22. See web site for hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ turning-tc
- WOODEN & EARTHEN: A CELEBRATION OF ART ROOTED IN NATURE: An exhibit featuring Nik Burkhart & Nick Preneta & multi-juried artists celebrating artworks created from natural wood & earth-based materials. Runs July 11 - Aug. 22. See web site for hours. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/wooden-earthen-celebration-art-rootednature-tc
DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:
- JOAN FITZSIMMONS: INTO WHAT WORLD?: Runs through Aug. This is a solo exhibition by Joan Fitzsimmons & a personal investigation into landscape as a place of dreams & imagination. It consists of selections from three of her photographic series called “The Woods,” “Blue Moon,” & “Plant Life.” Hours are Tuesdays through Sundays, 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org
- MATT SHLIAN: EVERY LINE IS A CIRCLE IF YOU MAKE IT LONG ENOUGH: Runs through Aug. See a world where art, science & engineering converge. Renowned for his intricate paper sculptures, Shlian transforms flat sheets into dynamic, dimensional forms, exploring the beauty of structure, pattern, & movement. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org
- RECLAIMED: THE ART OF ECOLOGY: Runs through Aug. San Francisco’s waste management service Recology believes that art plays a unique role in educating &
inspiring the public. Each year they award residencies to artists, which include a stipend, coveted studio space, & scavenging privileges at their Transfer Station & Recycling Center. These 33 artists have created this exhibit. Hours are Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org
- 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
- A STYLE ALL OUR OWN: CANADIAN WOODLAND ARTISTS: Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. 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-woodlandartists.html
SECOND SUNDAY ART PROJECT: 1-3pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Take part in a vibrant artistic experience every second Sun. of the month. From printmaking to painting & weaving, each session offers a unique & creative activity. Included with museum admission. $0-$10. simpletix. com/e/second-sunday-art-project-tickets-219823
GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER:
- YOUTH PLEIN AIR MONTH: During the month of July, children ages 6-12 can step outside & into the world of plein air painting. They can borrow a plein air kit for free from GAAC for four days, meet a plein air artist on July 12 from 10am-2pm, create a painting to be displayed in the Youth Plein Air Exhibit that runs from July 2831, & participate in a gathering & awards ceremony, July 31 at 6pm. See web site for hours. glenarborart.org/product/youthplein-air-month
- RANDOM EXHIBITION: Runs through Aug. 28 in the Lobby Gallery. “Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile,” an exhibition of spontaneous compositions by Leelanau County artist Mark Mehaffey. Random is also a tutorial about remaining alert to creative possibilities. glenarborart.org/exhibits
- MEMBERS CREATE: Held in the Main Gallery, this exhibit runs through Aug. 7. Featuring work in a wide range of media: paint to fiber, clay to metal. Open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm, & Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm. Free. glenarborart.org/product/exhibit-2025-members-create
OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT: - SAILING LIFE: THE ADVENTURE OF MICHIGAN’S WATERWAYS: This exhibition explores the joy of sailing Michigan’s rivers & lakes, & celebrates the adventurous heart of the harbor community. Artwork in all media highlighting all kinds of water travel from tug boats to kayaks, canoes to freighters, & everything in between. Runs July 18 - Aug. 22. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. oliverart.org
- OLIVER ART CENTER ANNUAL SUMMER MEMBER’S EXHIBITION: Runs through July 26. Showcases hundreds of artworks in a wide variety of artistic styles, media & techniques, highlighting the talents
& creativity of Oliver Art Center members. Open: Mon. - Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon4pm. oliverart.org
- “SMALL WORKS: COMMUNITY COLLAGE” PROJECT, HONORING LEGACY
OF JOE MUER: Runs through Aug. This engaging project underscores the Oliver Art Center’s commitment to fostering awareness & accessibility of the visual arts by inviting artists of all ages & abilities to contribute their creativity. oliverart.org
Atlanta - ATL
Boston - BOS
Charlotte - CLT
Chicago - ORD
Dallas/Fort Worth - DFW
Denver - DEN
Detroit - DTW
Fort Lauderdale - FLL
Houston - IAH
Minneapolis - MSP
Newark - EWR
New Haven - HVN
New York - LaGuardia - LGA
Orlando/Sanford - SFB
Philadelphia - PHL
Phoenix/Mesa - AZA
Punta Gorda - PGD
Tampa/St. Pete - PIE
Washington DC - Dulles - IAD
Washington DC - Reagan - DCA
Cherry Capital Airport
JULY 21 - JULY 27
BY ROB BREZSNY
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Coral polyps are tiny, soft-bodied creatures. Over centuries, they assemble massive reef systems, turning their fragile exoskeletons into monumental architecture. These creatures can be a symbolic reminder that your sensitivity is not a weakness; it’s your building material. Keep that in mind during the coming weeks, when tender care and your nurturing ability can be primal sources of power. I invite you to start creating an enduring sanctuary. Generate a quiet miracle. Construct an elegant masterpiece. For best results, allow your emotional intelligence to guide you. You have the precise blend of aptitudes necessary to coax beauty to grow from vulnerability.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sci-fi author Octavia Butler wrote, “All that you touch, you change. All that you change changes you.” The coming weeks will be prime time for you to honor and celebrate that prayer, Virgo. You won’t be a passive dreamer, gentle traveler, or contemplative wanderer. Rather, I predict you will be a tidal force of metamorphosis. Parts of your world are pliable and ready for reshaping, and you will undertake that reshaping. But it’s important to know that the shift will go both ways. As you sculpt, you will be sculpted. As you bless, you will be blessed. Don’t be shy about riding along on this feedback loop. Do it with reverence and glee. Let the art you make remake you. Let the magic you give become the magic you are.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In certain Hindu traditions, the deity Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half-male, half-female—a divine fusion of opposites. They are not torn, but whole in their duality. I invite you to be inspired by their symbolism in the coming weeks, Libra. For you, balance will not be about making compromises or pushing to find middle ground. It will be about embracing the full range of possibilities. Energies that some people may imagine are contradictory may in fact be complementary and mutual. Benevolence will coordinate well with fierceness and vice versa. Your craving for beauty will not just coexist with but synergize an affinity for messy fertility. This is a time for sacred synthesis. Don’t dilute. Integrate.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The medieval mystic Meister Eckhart wrote, “God is not found in the soul by adding anything, but by a process of subtraction.” Subtracting what? He wasn’t referring to losing something valuable, but rather to letting go of obstacles that obscure our direct experience of the divine. I invite you to make abundant use of this principle, Scorpio. Slough off layers of illusion, outmoded fantasies, and self-images soaked in others’ longings. As you let go, do so not in bitterness but in a joyous quest for freedom.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I’m hoping that the Season of a Thousand Feelings hasn't confused you. I’m praying that you have maintained a measure of composure and aplomb while navigating through the richest emotional flow you’ve experienced in many moons. It’s true that in some ways this barrage has been draining. But I’m certain you will ultimately regard it as being highly educational and entertaining. You will look back at this bustling interlude as a gift that will take a while to harvest completely.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Greek myth tells us that Persephone didn’t just return from the underworld each spring; she ruled there half the year. Yes, she was taken there against her will, but she adapted, transformed, and ultimately wielded great power in the depths. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, you will have the chance to navigate realms that other souls may not be brave enough to enter: taboos, unusual yearnings, ancestral memories. My advice is to go gently but with intense resolve. Don’t act like a tourist. Be a sovereign explorer, even a maestro of mystery. Claim your throne in the underworld. Use it to create healing maps for others. When your work is done and the right moment comes, you will rise again into the light.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In my astrological opinion, you are ready to graduate from the University of Senseless Suffering. It’s time to get your diploma and treat yourself to a vacation. I’m not saying you will never again experience pain, of course. Rather, I’m telling
you the good news that your dilemmas in the coming months will be more fully useful and redemptive. They will feel more like satisfying work than unpleasant ordeals. Congrats on the upgrade, Aquarius! You are forever finished with at least one of your arduous lessons.
PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus said you can’t step in the same river twice. Like everything else in nature, the river is in constant flux. It may appear to be the same, but the water is always flowing. What Heraclitus didn’t say is that you are never the same, either. Eternal change is your destiny. I invite you to ruminate eagerly on this truth, Pisces. Hopefully, it will help you let go of any hyper-perfectionist urges you might have. It will inspire you to see that the plan you made a while ago may need revision—not because you were wrong, but because you have grown. So yes: It’s time to reassess and recalculate. The goal isn’t to stick to the blueprint, but to build something that breathes with your becoming. Let the evernew version of you draw a fresh map. It will be wiser than the last.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In Hindu cosmology, the Sanskrit term “Lila” refers to divine play. It’s the idea that all of creation is a sacred and artful amusement that’s performed by the gods with joy, sorrow, artfulness, and flair. I hereby proclaim Lila to be your theme of power, Aries. You have been so deep lately, so honest, so drenched in feeling. Now, life is giving you a big wink and saying, “It’s playtime!” You can start this fresh phase by making a list of all the experiences that bring you fun, recreation, and entertainment. I hope you emphasize these pursuits in the coming weeks.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the high desert of Chile, astronomers work at observatories on mountaintops where the air is dry, and the sky is clear. There, away from light pollution, the universe reveals itself with astonishing intimacy. But even the most powerful telescopes can’t function during the day. I suspect you will be like those observatories in the coming weeks, Taurus: capable of seeing vast truths, but only if you pause, quiet the ambient noise, and look during the dark. This approach should embolden you to use your intelligence in new ways. Stillness and silence will be conducive to your deep explorations. Night will be your ally.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you courageous enough to let go of sparkly clean but unfruitful fantasies so as to clear space for reality’s disorderly richness? Are you wild enough to relinquish naïve fears and hopes so you can see the raw truths blooming right in front of you? Are you cagey enough to discard the part of your innocence that's rooted in delusion even as you bolster the part of your innocence that's fueled by your love of life? Here's my response to those questions, Gemini: Maybe you weren't mature or bold or crafty enough to accomplish these heroic feats before, but you are now.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I predict that your imminent future will be a ticklish and tricky but ultimately uplifting masterpiece. It will feature guest appearances by members of your private hall of fame, including one future luminary you have not yet fully appreciated. This epic series of adventures may begin when you are nudged to transform your bond with a key resource. Soon, you will be encouraged to explore frontier territory that offers unexpected help. Next, you will demonstrate your understanding that freedom is never permanent but must constantly be reinvented.
All summer long, you can enjoy hundreds of concerts, plays, dance performances, student and faculty recitals, readings, filmscreenings, lectures, and exhibitions— and many for free! For a complete schedule, visit interlochen.org/tickets.
CHATEAU CHANTAL, TC
Thu -- Jazz at Sunset w/ Jeff Haas Trio & Laurie Sears, 7
ENCORE 201, TC
9:
7/18-19 & 7/25-26 -- DJ Ricky T
7/24 -- DJ Jr
GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT & SPA, ACME
7/26 -- Craig Jolly, 7-9
HOPSCOTCH BRICK OVEN & TAP ROOM, TC
7/26 -- David Lawston, 6-9
IDENTITY BREWING CO., TC
7/21 – Vinyl Night w/ DJ E-Knuf, 5-8
7/22 – TC Celtic, 6-8
7/24 – Beyond Trivia!, 7-9
KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC
9:30:
7/18-19 -- Kromatics
7/25-26 – The TC Knuckleheads
KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING
7/22 – Open Mic Night w/ LaRose Duo, 6-8
7/24 – Trivia Night w/ Marcus Anderson, 6:30-8:30
LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC
BARREL ROOM:
7/21 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9
TASTING ROOM:
7/25 -- Zinnia Dungjen, 5-7
MARI VINEYARDS, TC
4-6:
7/22 -- Luke Woltanski
7/23 -- Jerry Byville
7/24 -- Jesse Jefferson
MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC
7/19 -- Sean Megoran, 6-9
7/23 – Trivia Night, 7-9
7/24 -- Open Mic, 7-9; Sign-ups at 6:30
7/25 -- Clint Weaner, 6-9
7/26 -- Rolling Dirty Trio, 6-9
MT. HOLIDAY, TC
BEER GARDEN, 6-9: 7/24 – Pete Fetters
BLUE WATER BISTRO, ALDEN
7/21 -- David Lawston, 5:30-8:30
BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM
7/19, 7/24 & 7/26 -- Adam & The Cabana Boys, 7
7/25 – Patrick Ryan & Friends, 7
BRIDGE STREET TAP ROOM, CHARLEVOIX
7/22 -- Patrick Ryan, 7
CAFE SANTÉ, BOYNE CITY
7-10:
7/19 -- Genna & Jesse
7/25 – Chris Calleja
7/26 – The Lavendar Lions Duo
ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS
OUTDOORS:
7/19 -- Charlie's Root Fusion, 8-11
7/26 -- Chris Michels Band, 8-11
7/27 -- Vinyl Record Crate Dig w/ DJ Franck & DJ Yokob, 2-6
FIRESIDE LOUNGE, BELLAIRE PATIO, 7-10:
7/25 – DJ Zeb
NORTH BAR, TC
7/19 – Brady Corcoran, 1-4
7/20 – Kevin Paul, 5-8
7/23 – Jesse Jefferson, 7-10
7/24 – Jim Hawley, 7-10
7/25 – Rhett DuCouer, 1-4; Brady Corcoran, 5-8
OLD MISSION DISTILLING, TC SEVEN HILLS:
7/19 – Brett Mitchell, 6
7/20 – Jeff Socia, 6
7/23 – Jimmy Olson, 7
7/24 – DJ Ras Marco D, 6
7/25 – Boardman River Band, 7
7/26 – Matt Mansfield, 7 7/27 – Jonathan Stoye, 7
SAIL INN BAR & GRILL, TC PATIO:
Wed -- Live Music w/ Josh, 6 Thurs, Sat – Karaoke, 9
STONE HOUND BREWING CO., WILLIAMSBURG
7/19 -- John Richard Paul, 7-9
7/25 -- 16 Strings, 6:30-9:30
7/26 -- Mike Moran, 7-9
TC GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
7/25 -- Jim Hawley, 6-9
TC WHISKEY CO.
7/25 -- David Lawston, 6-8
THE ALEXANDRA INN, TC BLUSH ROOFTOP TERRACE:
Mon -- John & Madeline Piatek, 4-6
THE ALLUVION, TC
7/25 – Tae & The Neighborly wsg Trillium Groove, 8
THE COIN SLOT, TC 7:
7/19 -- Protea
7/23 -- BYOVinyl Night with Eugene’s Record Co-op
7/24 -- PatternRecord
7/25 -- Hot Flat Pop
7/26 -- Rebekah Jon
THE HAYLOFT INN, TC
7:30-11:
7/18-19 -- Split Decision
7/25 -- J Hawkins
7/26 -- Low Hanging Fruit
THE LITTLE FLEET, TC
7/25 -- Laura Thurston 7/26 -- Nick Vasquez
LAVENDER HILL FARM, BOYNE CITY
LOCAL GROUND:
7/25 – Dane Tollas, 11am; Ty Parkin, 6 7/26 – I.Am.James, 6
THE SERIES, MAIN STAGE, 7:30: 7/25 – Lavender Goes Pink w/ Morgan Myles
7/26 – The Dryes
LOST CELLARS, CHARLEVOIX
7/25 -- Jeffrey Schubler, 5-8
MAREK'S HARBOR GRILL, CHARLEVOIX
THE FLYBRIDGE (ROOFTOP
BAR):
7/19 -- Broom Closet Boys, 7-11
7/20 & 7/27 -- Lou Thumser, 7-11 7/24 -- Karaoke, 7-11
7/25 -- Dejayimar, 7-11
7/26 -- Boardman River Band, 8-11
7/19 -- Slow Tako, 6-10
7/23 -- IPR Concert Series: Jeff Lastrapes, 5:30-7
7/25 -- The Pocket, 6-10
THE PARLOR, TC PATIO:
7/19 – Trevor VanAssche, 6-9; Magic Ben, 9-12
7/22 – Jesse Jefferson, 8-11
7/23 – Rob Coonrod, 8-11
7/24 – Jimmy Olson, 8-11
7/25 – Rhett & John, 6-9; Jeff Linsell, 9-12
7/26 – Wink Solo, 6-9; Clint Weaner, 9-12
THE PUB, TC
7/19 – The Dead Beets, 5-8
7/20 & 7/27 -- David Martón, 5-8
7/21 – Karaoke w/ DJ Shawny T, 8-11
7/22 – Open Mic Night w/ Chris Sterr, 8
7/23 – Zeke Clemons, 8-11
7/24 – Music Bingo, 7:30-10
THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC
7/19 -- Andy McQuillen, 8
7/22 -- Open Mic w/ Zak Bunce, 7
7/23 -- Straight Forward Bluegrass Jam, 7
7/24 -- DJ Trivia, 7 7/25 -- The Bridge Between, 8
7/26 -- Sean Kelly, 8 7/27 -- Full Tilt Comedy: Comedy Mixtape #25, 7
THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC PATIO, 6:30-9:30: 7/19 -- East Bay Blues Band
7/24 – Peril
7/25 – DJ1 Wave 7/26 – The Timebombs
TOWNLINE CIDERWORKS, WILLIAMSBURG
7/25 – Jerome Forde, 6-8
TURTLE CREEK CASINO & HOTEL, TC 7/25 – Meet TV Icon Erik Estrada, 9:30
UNION STREET STATION, TC
7/19 -- Future of Comedy Show, 7; DJ Prim, 10
7/24 – FJ Outlaw wsg Redburn, 9 7/25 – Skin Kwon Doe, 10
STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN, BOYNE CITY THE DAM SHOP, ELK RAPIDS PATIO, 6:
7/19 – Andrew Lutes 7/25 – John Piatek 7/26 – Gemini Moon
CITY 7/25 – Eric Jaqua, 6-9
PEARL’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN, ELK RAPIDS
7/26 – Pete Fetters, 6-9
SHORT'S PUB, BELLAIRE BEER GARDEN, 7-9:30:
7/19 – BMCC
7/24 – Shortstop
7/25 – Luke Winslow-King
7/26 – The Broom Closet Boys
SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS
7/19 – Kyle Brown, 6
7/20 – Keith Scott, 2-5
7/23 – Steve Brown, 6 7/24 – Porcelain Train, 6 7/25 – Brian McCosky, 6 7/26 – Kevin Wolff Duo, 6:30
7/27 – Gemini Moon, 2-5
SPARE KEY WINERY, CHARLEVOIX
7/19 -- Randy Reszka, 1
VUE WINE BAR, CHARLEVOIX 7/23 -- David Lawston, 7-9
MANISTEE NATIONAL GOLF & RESORT THE BACKYARD: 7/25 – Working on Famous, 8
NORTHERN NATURAL CIDER HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA
7/19 -- The Smokin' Dobroleles, 7
7/20 -- Aaron Dye, 3
7/24 -- Chief Jam-Open Mic hosted by Andy McQuillen, 7 7/25 -- Nicholas James and The Bandwagon, 7 7/26 -- Alex Teller, 7 THE GREENHOUSE – WILLOW/ PRIMOS, CADILLAC 7/23 – Trivia Night, 6-9
ALPINE
D&K BAR & GRILL, WEST ELMIRA
7/19 -- Pete Fetters, 7-10
RAY’S BBQ, BREWS & BLUES, GAYLORD 7/20 – Logan Moore, 4-7
BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY
7/19 -- Two Track Mind, 2-6
7/25 -- Chase & Allie, 4-7
7/26 -- Chris Calleja, 2-6
BRANDY'S HARBORTOWN, BAY HARBOR
7/19 -- Ty Parkin, 12:30-3:30
7/20 & 7/27 -- Hanna Von B, 12:303:30
7/21 – Sean Bielby, 12:30-3:30
7/22 – Derek Boik, 6-9
7/23 – Will Springsteen, 6-9
7/24 – Chris Calleja, 6-9
7/25 – Patrick Ryan, 12:30-3:30
7/26 – The Tweed Tones, 12:30-3:30
CHESTNUT VALLEY GF, HARBOR SPRINGS
BIRDIES TAVERN:
7/23 – Mike Ridley, 6-9
CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY
7/25 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30
DIXIE SALOON, MACKINAW CITY
7/20 -- Pete Fetters, 7-10
7/25 – Pete Fetters, 8-11
DOUGLAS LAKE STEAKHOUSE, PELLSTON
7/20 -- Mike Ridley, 6-9
7/27 – Nelson Olstrom, 6
INN AT BAY HARBOR
CABANA BAR, 6-9:
7/22 – Holly Keller
7/24 – Don Phelps
INN BETWEEN, INDIAN RIVER
7/24 – Mike Ridley, 2-5
NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY
7/19 -- Holly Keller, 7:30-10:30
7/24 – Lara Fullford, 7-10
7/25 – Michelle Chenard, 7:30-10:30
7/26 – Hanna Von B, 7:30-10:30
NORTHLAND BREWING CO., INDIAN RIVER
7/19 -- Greg Vadnais Jazz Quartet, 7-10
7/24 – RPM Band, 6:30-8:30
7/25 – Rachael Davis & Dominic Davis, 7-10
ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY VICTORIES, 9: 7/18-19 & 7/25-26 -- Live DJ
OTIS RESORT, HARBOR SPRINGS
7/20 -- Randy Reszka, 11am-2pm
POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS
7/19 -- Lew Russ, 3-5; M119 Band, 5-8
7/20 -- Charlie's Root Fusion Trio, 3-6
7/23 -- Igor & The Red Elvises, 5-8
7/24 -- Lee Fayssoux, 5-8
7/26 -- Twlight Tunes Dueling Pianos, 5-8
7/27 -- Amanda Jane, 3-6
SEASONS OF THE NORTH WINERY, INDIAN RIVER
7/25 – Amanda Jane, 6-9
THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN
7/19 -- Chris Neuman, 8 7/24 -- Musician's Playground, 7 7/25 -- Jason Eldridge, 8 7/26 -- Ahab & The Smelt Dippers, 8
THE HIGHLANDS, HARBOR SPRINGS SLOPESIDE PATIO: 7/23 – Nelson Olstrom, 6-9
THE LARK THEATER, CHEBOYGAN
7/19 – Comedian John Heffron, 6 & 7:30: BOTH SOLD OUT
7/26 – An Acoustic Tribute to Journey Starring Danny Wilde, 6 & 7:30
THE QUEENS HEAD, CHEBOYGAN 5:30-7:30: 7/23 – Nicholas Veine
7/24 -- Sing-Along with Jim
WALLOON LAKE WINERY, PETOSKEY
7/24 -- Yankin' Covers, 6-8
7/19 -- Hanna Von B
MUSKRAT DISTILLING, BOYNE
45 NORTH VINEYARD & WINERY, LAKE LEELANAU
7/24 -- Larry Perkins, 5-7
BEL LAGO VINEYARD, WINERY & CIDERY, CEDAR
7/19 -- Bryan Poirier, 3:30-5:30
7/20 -- Jakob Abraham, 3:30-5:30
7/22 -- Jim Hawley, 5:30-7:30
7/25 -- Kevin Paul, 5:30-7:30
7/26 -- Eye in Queue, 3:30-5:30
7/27 -- Chris Smith, 3:30-5:30
BLACK STAR FARMS, SUTTONS
BAY LAWN, 6-8:
7/19 -- Jakob Abraham
7/26 -- Izzy Joy
CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY
7/20 -- Jabo, 2-4:30
7/24 – Rob Coonrod, 4-6:30
7/27 – Michelle Chenard, 4-6:30
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, THOMPSONVILLLE
BARR PARK, 6-8:
7/19 -- Doc Probes
7/20 -- Luke Woltanski Duo
7/26 -- Sean Baldwin
7/27 -- Jim Hawley
KINLOCHEN PLAZA, 6-8: 7/19 -- David Lawston 7/23 -- Jesse Jefferson 7/26 -- Fred Drachus & Sue Wood
LEVEL4 LOUNGE, 8:30-10:30:
7/20 -- Dave Barth
7/23 -- Jakob Abraham
7/24 -- Two Feet
7/26 -- Sydni K 7/27 -- Drew Hale
MICHIGAN LEGACY ART PARK, AMPHITHEATER: 7/24 -- Summer Sounds Concert: Robert Abate Trio, 7
DUNE BIRD WINERY, NORTHPORT
7/20 -- Rhett and John, 3 7/23 -- Liz Landry, 3 7/27 -- Billy & the Kid, 3:30
FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH
7/23 -- Open Mic w/ Andy Littlefield, 7-9
7/25 -- Jason Locke, 6-9
FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR 4:
7/21 -- Luke Woltanski
7/24 -- Turner Luce
FURNACE STREET DISTILLERY, ELBERTA PATIO, 6-8:
7/19 & 7/26 – Andy Littlefield
7/20 – Sean Miller
7/24 – John Paul
7/25 – Jen Sygit
7/27 – Porcelain Train
HOP LOT BREWING CO., SUTTONS BAY
5-8:
7/19 -- Rock Hat
7/23 -- Jameson Brothers
7/25 -- Drew Hale
7/26 -- 65 North Pickers
IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE
7/19 – Blake Elliott, 6:30-8:30
7/20 – Drew Hale, 4-6
7/25 – Jabo, 6:30-8:30
7/26 – Gretchen Woell, 6:30-8:30
7/27 – DJ Rhet, 4-6
JACOBSON MARINA RESORT, FRANKFORT
7/19 & 7/26 -- Jim Hawley, 3-6
LAKE ANN BREWING CO.
7/19 -- The Daydrinkers Series w/ Jedi Clampetts, 3-6; Stereobabe (Night 2), 7-10
7/22 -- New Third Coast, 6:30-9:30
7/23 -- Andre Villoch, 6:30-9:30
7/24 -- Drew Hale, 6:30-9:30
7/25 -- Happy Hour w/ Elizabeth Landry, 3-6; 1000 Watt Prophets, 7-10
7/26 -- Daydrinkers Series w/ Highway North, 3-6; Chloe Kimes, 7-10
LITTLE TRAVERSE INN, MAPLE CITY
7/25 -- Dane Hyde & Rick Willey, 6-9
BEER GARDEN, 4-7:
7/20 -- Wild Sullys
7/27 -- Windy Ridge Quartet
RIVER CLUB, GLEN ARBOR
7/19 -- Chris Sterr, 1:30-4:30; Empire Highway, 6-9
7/20 -- The Ampersands, 6-9
7/21 – Drew Hale, 6-9
7/22 – Levi Britton, 6-9
7/23 – Loose Change, 6-9
7/24 – Luke Duo, 6-9
7/25 – Rock Hat, 6-9
7/26 – Larz Cabot, 1:30-4:30;
Empire Highway, 6-9
7/27 – Jesse Jefferson, 6-9
SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUTTONS BAY
7/25 -- Friday Night Live w/ Larry Perkins, 4-7
7/26 -- Kevin Johnson, 4-7
SOUL SQUEEZE CELLARS, LAKE LEELANAU
4-7:
7/19 -- Drew Hale
7/24 – Louie Hehman
7/25 – Touch of Grey
7/26 – Luke Woltanski
ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH
7/19 -- Keith Scott, 1-4; Tim Krause & The Downtowners, 5-8
7/20 -- Kyle Brown, 12:15-2pm
7/21 – The Lunar Quartet, 5-8
7/22 – Porcelain Train, 5-8
7/23 – Bill Frary, 5-8
7/24 – Ted Alan Quartet, 5-8
7/25 – Grand Crew, 5-8
7/26 – LaRose, 1-4; Jason Locke, 5-8
SUTTONS BAY CIDERS
7/20 – Rock Hat, 5:30-8
7/24 – DJ Trivia, 6:30-8
7/27 -- Nick and Rokko, 5:30-8
SWEET’S BAR & GRILL, HONOR Mon. – Music Bingo, 7 Fri. – Music Bingo, 8; Karaoke, 10 Sat. – Karaoke, 8
TANDEM CIDERS, SUTTONS BAY
7/23 -- Eric Nassau, 4-6
THE CABBAGE SHED, ELBERTA
7/20 -- Larz, 5-8
7/22 – Aldrich, 5:30-8:30
7/23 – Vinyl Vednesday w/ DJ T.J., 5-8
7/24 – Open Mic Night, 6:30-9
7/25 – KFSRW, 6-9
7/26 – Blake Elliott, 5:30-8:30
7/27 – Larz, 5:30-8:30
THE FOLDED LEAF, CEDAR
7/23 – The Jeff Haas Trio, 6-8:30
TIPSY CANOE, HONOR
7/19 -- Duke & The Studebakers, 6-9
7/20 – Patrick McSurley
7/23 – Music Bingo – DJ Trivia
7/24 – Trivia Night – DJ Trivia
7/25 – Shoreline Sound
7/26 – WSKF
7/27 – Lynn Callahan
TWO K FARMS CIDERY & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY
7/19 – DJ Marco, 4-6
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