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An Elegy for a Traverse City Soldier

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When Brian Castner learned that his close friend and comrade Matthew Schwartz—a Traverse City native—was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, he felt driven to find the man who designed the fatal explosive.

“Matt’s death was so close, he was on my list of brothers I couldn’t lose,” Castner wrote in his critically acclaimed book, All the Ways We Kill and Die: An Elegy for a Fallen Comrade, and the Hunt for His Killer.

“I felt compelled to do something more, so I turned the tables, and asked a different question. Not what killed Matt, but who. Who set the bomb on that road?”

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Megan Hall, Traverse City

Beware Trump

To describe Trump: hubristic, narcissistic, misogynistic, sociopathic. There are more descriptors. Should we pity this misfit or fear that his values attract such a large segment of our society? Hitler was spawned in the ferment of economic unrest. The workers flock to the most radical icon in times like these.

The intellectuals had little to do with the rise to power of Adolph Hitler, Mao Tse Tung, Pol Pot, Adi Amin, Hugo Chavez…we can name dozens more throughout history.

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All of last week’s letters regarding recommendations for the best native plants from “Listen to the Experts” from the previous week were right on target.

Those who are interested in learning more about native plants, and their importance to birds, bees and butterflies, would do well to read Dr. Douglas Tallamy’s wonderful book, Bringing Nature Home.

If you were to ask Dr. Tallamy what his first pick for a native plant would be, I can tell you: any oak tree that is native to your area. Oaks support very high numbers of Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) larvae

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Kay Charter, Saving Birds Thru Habitat , Omena Poor Grades On Standardized Testing We have been enduring standardized testing for the last few weeks as our district isn’t allowing for opting out without student removal. I think other parents need to know and the district needs to address their own inconsistencies in policy.

When I grew up I remember taking standardized testing; the point was to see how an individual scored statewide.

Now there is no longer a single test, nor is it once every few years. The kids hate it, the teachers hate it and upper levels of school management have agreed that it is a waste of time and energy. Yet I have never been given an option to opt out, nor is our decision being respected when we have chosen to opt our child out of what we feel is unnecessary stress and hours spent testing that could be used for learning. When the curriculum is designed around passing standardized tests as opposed to producing well rounded balanced students, we are failing to educate our children.

All local schools allow for opting out of testing while providing those students a safe place on school property, except Kingsley Schools. They have continued to refuse to accommodate our legal request and have inconsistently determined that if a child is being opted out, they must be removed from the school’s property.

So who’s benefiting from all this ‘mandated’ testing (which isn’t mandatory)? Good question. It sure isn’t those involved in administering or enduring these tests, so we have opted out and will continue to do

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Recently I had the opportunity to meet a friend for an early evening cocktail on the tenth floor of Traverse City’s Park Place Hotel. We soaked up the beautiful view of Grand Traverse Bay and enjoyed identifying landmark buildings along the skyline. As our gaze turned downward, we were surprised to see that our gorgeous downtown is covered by a patchwork of barren, gritty surface parking lots. To my eye, it appears that close to 30 percent of the land area in our Downtown Development Authority (DDA) district is covered by parking lots devoid of landscaping or greenery.

year, was used to construct the Old Town deck off Eighth Street.

Is this the smartest use of land?

Downtown drivers often lament what they see as parking shortages or unfair prices. Yet over the past 50 years, much has been torn down to accommodate surface parking lots — taking up what is some of the most valuable land in the region. To reverse this trend, the TIF 97 plan supports re-development to emulate the historic downtown, while freeing up city-owned surface parking areas for property tax-generating private development.

Paved surface parking areas are not only dull and colorless, they come at a serious cost to the environment. The large, impervious surfaces increase stormwater runoff, which in turn damages watersheds. The exposed pavement also increases the heat-island effect, by which downtown is made warmer than surrounding rural areas.

“SINCE CARS ARE IMMOBILE 95 PERCENT OF THE TIME, YOU COULD PLAUSIBLY ARGUE THAT A PRIUS AND A HUMMER HAVE MUCH THE SAME ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT — BOTH OCCUPY THE SAME 9-BY-18 FOOT RECTANGLE OF PAVED SPACE,” HE CONTENDS. According to Eran Ben-Joseph, professor of urban planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, there are three nonresidential parking spaces for every car in the United States.

“Since cars are immobile 95 percent of the time, you could plausibly argue that a Prius and a Hummer have much the same environmental impact — both occupy the same 9-by-18 foot rectangle of paved space,” he contends.

The city currently owns over three-and-a-half acres of surface parking downtown. The cost of buying land, constructing, and maintaining parking, whether surface or deck, is roughly the same downtown given its high land values.

When you consider how much land structured parking frees up for other, more interesting and higher tax-generating land uses, the cost of surface parking proves to be much higher.

Surface parking can also hurt a city government’s bottom line. A recent study shows that it earns only 15 to 40 percent of the tax revenues that other land uses do.

For those who consider the automobile the major cause of the deterioration of cities, loss of community spaces, elimination of mixed uses, and devastation of street life, it may seem a contradiction to propose construction of parking structures as the cure. But they can actually reduce traffic and make downtown shopping and dining more rewarding for cyclists or pedestrians.

By contrast, structured parking dramatically improves land use and density, environmental quality, and the walkability of downtown districts. A deck can be placed under buildings or at several levels using a small fraction of the site — less than 15 percent in most cases.

Special design and regulatory incentives can also help make structured parking more feasible and attractive.

The remaining land area can then be filled with mixed-use buildings. Space between buildings is no longer needed for parking, leaving room for enhancements like landscaping, sidewalks, plazas, and outdoor cafes.

Richard Voith, PhD, a nationally-renowned real estate and transportation economist, claims that cities that devote too much land to parking may actually become less attractive to developers, residents, businesses and visitors. It works against the very qualities that make downtown districts unique and attractive — namely, density and proximity.

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TIF 97 phases out in 2027, but there is still a plan to partner with private developers to complete a couple more decks, according to DDA Director Rob Bacigalupi. “The plan supports greater densities by providing public parking structures at Pine Street, the 100 block of East State Street, and a yet-to-be-determined convention center,” he says. The city will own the parking structures, but the surrounding buildings will be privately owned.

Traverse City is lucky to have forward-thinking leadership and an effective development plan which has already reaped huge rewards. Tax Increment Financing plan (TIF) 97 helped complete the Larry C. Hardy parking deck near Park and State Streets, while TIF 2, which expires this

“Cruising for Parking,” a 2006 policy study

by Donald C. Shoup, determined that underpriced and overcrowded on-street parking actually worsens traffic. Drivers are willing to spend around eight minutes, on average, cruising to find a free or low-priced on-street parking space, even when off-street parking is readily available for a nominal fee. These drivers account for around 30 percent of traffic at any given time in a typical city. Setting the right price and encouraging drivers to use nearby parking decks can get them off the street quickly and free up prime storefront spaces for those willing to pay.

I look forward to seeing what the next eleven years bring with TIF 97. Public-private development partnerships will not only create needed density and parking, but they will help improve the environment and build Traverse City’s tax base at the same time. Cheers to that!

Christie Minervini owns Gallery Fifty at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, and is active in causes of education and homelessness in the Grand Traverse region.

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top five 1 avalanche bike trail looking for donors

The Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association has a dream for the Avalanche Preserve.

The organization wants to add a 10-mile, worldclass cycling trail to the 320-acre wooded preserve just south of Boyne City and they’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $50,000. Dollars raised would be matched by the state Public Spaces Community Places program if the goal is met

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Existing mountain bike trails are eroding because of so much use. The proposed trail would be designed by the mountain bike trail engineering firm Dirt Artisans to be long-lasting, low-maintenance and harmonious with other users, like hikers and disk golfers.

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tastemakers farmers market pizza at pleasanton bakery & Pizza Add this to the list of ways to enjoy the area’s bounty of farmers market produce this summer: atop a wood-fired pizza from Traverse City’s Pleasanton Bakery & Pizza.

Pleasanton has already attracted a following at its Village at Grand Traverse Commons location for its savory pies – which feature Michigangrain crusts and locally sourced toppings baked in a brick oven – in addition to its breads, pastries and desserts. Now the company has opened a food truck in The Little Fleet lot in TC focused exclusively on pizza. The rotating Farmers Market pie offers a tantalizing way to sample fresh, seasonal ingredients from area farms.

Variations of the Farmers Market have featured confit fingerling potatoes with bacon, cheddar and béchamel one week, then locally grown rapini, Leelanau ground pork and Bufala mozzarella the next. At $9-$11 for a personal size 9” pie (cut into four healthy-sized slices), the pizzas are large enough for a full meal – or for light eaters, a meal and a satisfying midnight snack. To find out what’s in season this week, visit pleasantonbakery.com.

— Beth Milligan

art beat The Art Rapids Walk of Art Sculpture Park will be participating in this year’s Art Beat, Elk Rapids, held Saturday, June 4 from 10am-5pm. Participating galleries include Mullaly’s 128 Studio and Gallery, Twisted Fish Gallery and Blue Heron Gallery. Enjoy artist demonstrations, live music by Randy Reszka, and giveaways. elkrapidschamber.org

4 it’s craft cocktail week The Northern Express Craft Cocktail Week kicks off on Memorial Day in Traverse City and Petoskey and continues through Friday, June 3.

Participating restaurants and bars are offering two craft cocktails and an appetizer for just $20. In Traverse City, locations include: aerie, Apache Trout Grill, Bistro FouFou, Left Foot Charley, The Little Fleet, Low Bar, The Parlor, Poppycocks, Rare Bird, Taproot, The Towne Plaza, and Traverse City Whiskey Co. In Petoskey/Harbor Springs, the roster includes City Park Grill, Noggin Room, Palette Bistro, Pier Restaurant, Seminole Pub, Tap 30, and The Weathervane.

For details and specific cocktail and appetizer offerings at each location, check out NorthernExpress.com. So get cocktailing and some excellent deals at your favorite places!

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Fast forward a dozen years and different people, but the same DEQ helped bring leaden water to Flint. More than two years after the disaster was discovered, the good people of Flint still must use filters attached to their taps, which might not even work, or use bottled water, including some Ice Mountain from those charitable folks at Nestle.

Waukesha wants to take its water via pipeline from Lake Michigan. Unfortunately, it’s well beyond the 10-mile limit the Great Lakes Compact allows for such withdrawals. The city would take 8.2 million gallons of water a day — that’s right, 8,200,000 gallons every day — and send some of it back as treated waste water. Not potable water; the city would use that.

The city has received preliminary approval from the Great Lakes Commission.

Other communities near Waukesha aren’t experiencing similar issues because they withdraw from a different source. But why go next door for water when you can pipe it 20 miles?

The request requires unanimous approval from the Great Lakes governors of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. A single “no” would be the end of it.

Neither our DEQ nor our governor have uttered a peep, much less a veto.

APPROVING WAUKESHA’S REQUEST LAYS THE GROUNDWORK FOR THAT.

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Then there’s the ongoing disaster-waiting-tohappen with Enbridge’s pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. DEQ is deep in study on that one, and some politicians claim we have to consider economic impact as well as environmental concerns. Uh-huh. They will have their economic impact when the 63-year-old pipeline fails, as it inevitably will.

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Then there is Waukesha, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of about 70,000.

In 2013 they discovered their groundwater was tainted by excessive levels of radium.

There was some irony in that since the place has long been nicknamed Spring City because of its clean spring water.

AND SOUTHWEST U.S. WILL BE COMING FOR OUR WATER SOON ENOUGH.

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Mecosta County received some permit fees.

Local landowners received some lease payments for the use of their land. Nestle received $13 million in tax breaks and hundreds of gallons of free water every minute.

The state received nothing.

Opponents claimed local springs, seeps and streams would be significantly diminished as a result. DEQ said not to worry. The opponents were right; the diminution of local waters continues apace.

We’re told there will be filters and constant testing and monitoring, and the river will be as good as ever. What could possibly go wrong?

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We generally assume our state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will protect our water as a first priority. Even if it doesn’t do anything else, surely we know it will protect our water.

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As precedents go, this is an especially bad one.

The parched west and southwest U.S. will be coming for our water soon enough. Approving Waukesha’s request lays the groundwork for that.

Water is the lifeblood of northern Michigan.

It puts customers in our businesses, dollars in our pockets and joy in our souls.

Allowing Nestle to decimate ground water, or Waukesha to suck out millions of gallons of Lake Michigan water, is foolishness. There’s no benefit except for those taking our water.

The pipeline under the Straits or a proposed commercial fish hatchery are worse still, with the potential of destroying both waterways and local economies.

And, no, not everything can be balanced against economic development. No amount of commerce will restore a once-pristine river or save an oil-besotted fishery.

Water, both above and below ground, is worth protecting. In fact, it’s critically important. Just not to the state bureaucrats who are supposed to be the folks doing the protecting.

Crime & Rescue SATANIC SPRAY PAINT PROBED Police would like to find whoever spray-painted satanic images on a church.

The Zion Lutheran Church on Pearl St. in Cadillac was struck by vandals May 21 and a week earlier.

The delinquents spray painted “Dope Town” in pink on a window, the numbers 666 on two walls and “Hail Satan – Smoke Meth” with a Star of David on another wall.

Anyone with information should call Cadillac Police or the Silent Observer.

TRUCKER ROLLS OVER RIG A trucker received a careless driving ticket after he drove off of the side of the road and rolled over down an embankment.

Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies closed Garfield Road between River Road and Hobbs Highway while workers removed the rig.

The 46-year-old Lake Ann driver was not injured but the semi, owned by a Traverse City company, suffered severe damage. Deputies were called at 2:20am May 24.

UNDERAGE PARTY BROKEN UP A loud party led police to a nest of underage drinkers.

Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home on the 500 block of Narlock Road in Cleveland Township at 11:30pm May 20.

When they arrived, they could hear yelling from a large gathering behind the house and they received permission from the property owner to investigate. When they did, they found celebrants who were drinking and not yet 21.

Eleven people who ranged in age from 15 to 19 were cited for being minors in possession of alcohol. The teens were from Maple City, Cedar, Lake Ann, Empire and Traverse City.

They received citations to appear in court and the 15-year-old was turned over to a parent.

Deputies determined the property owner was unaware of the illegal drinking.

PIZZA DELIVERER ROBBED Police recovered a hatchet and arrested a woman after a pizza delivery person was robbed at an apartment complex.

Cadillac Police were called to the Country Acres apartments May 19 at 11:34pm after a masked man robbed the driver at hatchet-point.

The marauder demanded money and fled and the victim was not injured.

As police investigated over the weekend they developed “persons of interest.” They recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the crime and arrested a 26-year-old woman for witness intimidation.

WOMAN INJURED IN CRASH A woman failed to yield while attempting to cross a highway and caused a crash.

The 24-year-old Petoskey woman entered the path of an oncoming vehicle on US-131 N. at M-75 N. in Melrose Township at 2:08pm May 23,

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Charlevoix County Sheriff’s deputies said.

A 57-year-old Saginaw man was driving the other car. Both drivers refused treatment but a 21-year-old Petoskey woman riding in the car with the younger driver was taken to McLaren Northern Michigan because of her injuries.

ROAD RAGE ESCALATES A driver on a rural road attempted to pass another car but when he got around to the side, the vehicle sped up, preventing the driver from passing.

Eventually the driver was able to pass, but with opposing traffic approaching, the incident became dangerous, the 25-year-old told Leelanau County Sheriff’s deputies.

The Elmwood Township man then saw the other driver pull into a driveway, so he turned around to confront the man about the incident.

When he got to the driveway on Cherry Bend Road, the other driver went into his house, got a rifle, came out, yelled and pointed it at him, he told deputies.

Investigators asked prosecutors to file felonious assault charges against the 58-year-old suspect. The suspect admitted he retrieved a rifle but he denied that he pointed it at the younger man. The incident happened May 21 at 9:25am.

METH DEBRIS FOUND AT SCHOOL Someone dumped items used to make methamphetamine in a schoolyard.

A Blair Elementary School employee came across the items May 19 and called police.

Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies and Traverse Narcotics Team both responded to the scene, along with detectives from the state meth response team.

Investigators determined the items were used to manufacture meth and they collected evidence and then removed the hazardous waste from the playground.

Anyone with any information should call TNT at (231) 922-0993.

SWIMMER DROWNS IN LAKE One of two men who attempted

to swim through frigid water to an island did not make it.

A 23-year-old Grawn man drowned May 25 as he attempted to swim from a boat launch to an island on Cedar Hedge Lake in Green Lake Township, Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies said.

Anthony Allen Racine was swimming with his 25-year-old roommate when the got into trouble and called for help. Someone on shore heard and alerted a neighbor, a 74-year-old man who attempted to reach the men by boat.

The rescuer and his two brothers reached the swimmers, but it was too late for Racine, who was pronounced dead at Munson Medical Center.

Deputies were called at 2:30pm. The 25-year-old was treated at the scene for nonlife threatening injuries.

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SENIOR SHOPLIFTER WANTED Surveillance video captured an older woman as she allegedly swiped over $700 worth of clothing from a downtown store.

Traverse City police would like to capture her, and they’ve released images of a well-dressed woman in her 60s or 70s who has grey hair and a dark ponytail.

The woman stands about five feet four inches tall and has a stocky build.

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People With Issues Ms. Pixee Fox reported in May that she was recovering nicely from cosmetic rib-removal surgery, performed by one of the few doctors in the world who offers it (Dr. Barry Eppley of Carmel, Indiana). Though she has had more than a dozen “beautifying” procedures, she had trouble finding a surgeon who would agree to take out six “free-floating” ribs (ones not attached to the sternum). Born in Sweden, she gave up a career as a trained electrician to come to the United States to pursue her goal of looking “like a cartoon character” — which she has surely achieved with her now-16-inch waist.

this year apparently had to abort their efforts days earlier than other countries — because Germany’s defense minister, Ursula von der Leyen, had imposed strict rules on overtime pay. Soldiers are to work no more than 41 hours a week, she said, according to revelations by London’s Daily Telegraph. (2) Britain’s venerable Oxford University issued a formal suggestion to law lecturers recently that they give “trigger warnings” (and allow classroom absences) if the class subject matter might be unpleasant to some students.

Complained one frustrated lecturer, “We can’t remove sexual offences from the criminal law syllabus — obviously.”

Leading Economic Indicators Triple Crown winner American Pharoah earned an estimated $8.6 million racing but, now retired, could earn as much as $35 million just by having sex. Stallions reportedly can breed into their 20s, and the horse, now barely age 4, will have 175 conquests by the end of this summer, according to a May report by CNBC. One industry worker said Pharoah has put on weight, spends his spare time peaceably eating grass, and “looks more like a relaxed horse.” A spokesman for the Kentucky farm now housing Pharoah said he “has proven to be very professional in the breeding shed.”

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-- This correction appeared in The New York Times print edition of May 10: “Because of an editing error, an article on Monday (May 9) about a theological battle being fought by Muslim imams and scholars in the West against the Islamic State misstated the Snapchat handle used by Suhaib Webb, one of the Muslim leaders speaking out. It is imamsuhaibwebb, not Pimpin4Paradise786.”

-- Amateurs: Government agencies trying, legally or not, to hide details from public inquiries under freedom-of-information demands usually resort to indelibly blackening out what they do not want revealed, but the Public Health Agency of Canada recently tried a unique method, according to an Associated Press correspondent. The AP had requested files on the 2014 Ebola outbreak, and, revealed reporter Raphael Satter, the documents finally arrived from the PHA with parts carefully “redacted” — using “Scotch tape and paper.” Satter reported that he got everything the AP had asked for by merely peeling the tape back. (A Dallas Morning News reporter, commenting on Satter’s experience, wrote, “Canadians are so nice.”)

Latest Religious Messages The Keystone Fellowship Church in North Wales, Pennsylvania, has a tradition of congregants reserving pew seats by leaving Bibles in place, but worshipper Robert Braxton, 27, was having none of that on April 24 and took a saved seat anyway. Witnesses told Philadelphia’s WCAU-TV that when one church member gently tapped Braxton on the shoulder to inform him of the tradition, Braxton snapped at him and became disruptive. Congregant Mark Storms, 46, flashed a gun and confronted Braxton, who punched Storms, adding, “That’s not a real gun” and “What are you going to do, shoot me?” Storms, contending that he felt threatened, fired two shots, killing Braxton, and was charged with voluntary manslaughter.

Bright Ideas -- The Moscow Times reported in May that bailiffs in Russia’s Perm region, employing originality as yet unseen in America in attempting to collect an overdue debt, arrested the debtor’s cat. The bailiffs listed the feline’s value at the equivalent of $23, and the man came up with that sum the next day and took the cat home. The Federal Bailiffs Service explained that all the other “property” in the apartment was in other people’s names.

-- Shannon Egeland, 41, already convicted in 2014 of running a mortgage-fraud operation during the 2004-2008 real-estate boom, pleaded guilty in May 2016 to the subsequent crime of deliberately having himself shot to gain his judge’s sympathy (and to collect on disability insurance he had purchased the week before). Egeland, scheduled to start a 10-year sentence for the 2014 conviction, told the judge he had been assaulted by gunfire when he stopped in traffic to help a pregnant woman, but in reality he had ordered his teenage son to shoot him in the legs with a 20-gauge shotgun.

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New World Order (1) German soldiers participating in a four-week NATO exercise in Norway earlier

Perspective King Cove, Alaska, population 923, lies between two massive volcanic mountains on one of the Aleutian Islands, unconnected to other civilization and 625 miles from any medical facility (in Anchorage), “accessible” only by a weather-challenging “puddlejumper” airplane to Cold Bay for a connecting flight. About two-thirds of the residents have flying anxieties so severe that King Cove has a makeshift vending machine dispensing Valium. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has campaigned to build a road to Cold Bay to eliminate the nerve-wracking flights, but it would disturb a federally protected wilderness, and the U.S. Interior Department has so far declined. (Unconsidered: Channel the late Sam Kinison, who implored starving Ethiopians to just “mo-o-o-ove!” since food doesn’t grow in the desert.)

Armed and Dangerous in the F State -- Michael Blevins, 37, reported to Florida Hospital in Orange City (near Daytona Beach) in May after finally realizing, three days after the fact, that he had shot himself while cleaning his handgun. He said he was on pain medication and besides, was wearing a black shirt that obscured blood stains.

He said he had felt a sharp pain but that, mainly, it had aggravated his back injury, causing him to fall and hit his head against a coffee table, and thus was not aware of the origin of the loud noise the .22-caliber handgun made. Deputies investigated briefly but closed the case.

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Showdown at Deer Park

By Patrick Sullivan

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his November, voters will decide the fate of the Harbor Springs Deer Park, an attraction that’s both dearly beloved and much-maligned.

The two-acre enclosure, which was created in 1946 to house injured deer, allows children come face-to-face with one of northern Michigan’s signature creatures.

But since a handful of residents witnessed the fallout of a 2011 deer cull, a faction has argued that the place is not only an outdated relic but also a way station for deer on the path to slaughter.

SPARKED BY BULLETS AND BLOOD The discord stems from a fact of nature: When you enclose a herd of animals inside a fence, people eventually must intervene to manage them.

The sides for and against the park each started Facebook pages last year, and their descriptions of what happened on Dec. 6, 2011— when a city police officer culled the herd with a rifle — vary as widely as their opinions of the park itself.

On the Close the Harbor Springs Deer Pen page on Facebook, the event is described as gruesome. Janice Elliot, spokeswoman for the group, said she was horrified when she drove by and saw a police sharpshooter taking out deer.

“The animals were throwing their bodies against the fence and trying get out,” Elliot said.

According to the Save the Harbor Springs Deer Park page, however, it was Elliot’s reaction that prompted the mayhem.

A 70-year-old deer enclosure in Harbor Springs has divided the town “A resident drove by, witnessed the act, and began honking the horn on her vehicle, which ultimately spooked the deer and caused a reasonable amount of chaos among the animals during the culling process,” the page reads.

When contacted, the page administrator replied that he did not want to comment; messages to other members were not returned.

Harbor Springs City Manager Tom Richards, who’s been on the job for seven years, said the 2011 culling was the first time in his tenure that the herd required thinning. Richards said he doesn’t know the history of the practice but said while he was overseeing the program, the culling was as quick and humane as possible, and the meat was donated to a food bank.

HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE Elliot believes the city wanted to keep the deer culling a secret. Richards said the unpleasant job may not have been advertised, but it wasn’t a secret.

“Obviously, we don’t make a big deal out of the fact that we’re going to go out and kill a few deer,” Richards said. “But we don’t do this in the dead of night or anything like that.

Everything we do is out in the open.”

Elliot said the dispute has divided her small town, and it has caused friction between neighbors.

“People feel like there’s a noose hanging over their head,” Elliot said. “It’s a really small community. … Face-to-face, it’s difficult to get people to be honest.”

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What makes the argument about the deer park so raw? City council member Al Dika guessed it’s emotions and politics.

Dika is a bit skittish on the issue; he agreed to answer questions about the park only via email.

“The deer park was here when I moved to town in 1976,” he wrote. “My kids loved it, my grandkids love it. Most of the residents with longevity in the greater community have told me they would like the park to stay.”

Dika believes the community is split 5050 on the park, but said he has complicated feelings about the attraction’s future.

“I don’t believe it is a necessity to close the deer park,” he wrote. “I think it needs to be managed differently, better.”

Dika said he supports keeping the park open — with one caveat: He said he believes people need to understand that supporting the deer park means supporting the tough decisions that have to be made to run the park effectively.

HUNT FOR A SOLUTION The 2011 incident prompted a moratorium on deer killing. But that moratorium posed a significant problem: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials had long since determined the population should be no more than 10 deer; left unchecked, the herd would grow to 20 or more inside the small enclosure.

City officials sought alternatives. They experimented with a contraceptive program, shooting some does with birth control darts.

But that brought its own problems.

According to observations posted in the Save the Park Facebook page, the practice affected the deer’s behavior. Also, the goal of the birth control darts was to slow rather than stop deer population growth; they wanted some fawns. But they found that even with the darts, they could not maintain control of the population size.

Last year, the city entered a contract with Storm’s End Whitetails, a deer breeding farm in Gaylord. Storm’s End manages the Harbor Springs herd by removing deer and replacing them at a rate that maintains the population’s numbers.

But just as city officials thought they had an amenable solution, observers discovered that some of the bucks removed from the deer park would be subject to staged, paid hunts at Storm’s End. That led to the loudest calls yet for the park to close.

Dika said he is uncomfortable with the arrangement.

“I don’t like the practice of sending our deer to a hunting camp in Gaylord after raising them in captivity,” Dika wrote. “If we can harvest the deer to maintain a healthy herd and distribute the harvested meat at the food banks as we have in the past, I will be inclined to vote to keep the park.”

Dika said he may vote to close the park if it turns out the meat cannot be used at food banks. He said whatever the terms of the deer park’s operation, they should be spelled out before the Nov. 8 election.

“I know having a good plan in place, or

a bad plan, will help me make up my mind,” he wrote.

A MAJORITY OF THE MINORITY Jeff James was the lone council member who in January voted against putting the question up for a popular vote.

James said the city council should have decided the matter themselves. They could have voted to keep or close the park.

“We were elected to make tough decisions,” James said. “It was a tough decision, and they didn’t want to make that tough decision.”

James believes voters will likely opt to let the park remain. That’s conventional wisdom around Harbor Springs, but it doesn’t mean that most of the residents support the park.

There is an unusual dynamic at play in the affluent resort town: Most of its residents are seasonal and are not locally registered to vote. There’s talk that if seasonal residents could vote, they’d elect to close the park.

Council member Matt Bugera believes the city should take into account the will of seasonal residents.

Bugera, who happens to support the park, proposed including an informal ballot with the tax bills so that, rather than 1,000 registered voters deciding the issue, 10,000 property owners could weigh in.

“We don’t work for the voters, we work for the taxpayers, and I suggested that they send out a card with the tax bill and do a vote that way,” Bugera said.

James is also frustrated that many seasonal residents who oppose the deer park will not have a say.

“I think everybody should have the right to vote on this issue,” he said.

Dika defended the council’s decision to put the matter before the voters, saying the park is owned by the taxpayers, and so taxpayers should decide its fate. That summer

residents who pay a lot of taxes are not able to vote in local elections is an unfortunate consequence of state law, he said.

A CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE “PEN” Elliot said 530 people have signed a petition to close the what her group calls a “deer pen.”

She said she is frustrated by what she sees as a longstanding lack of transparency about the operation of the park. She believes the city always has hidden the deer kills, and that enlightened, compassionate people naturally would oppose the park because they would see it’s unseemly to contain animals in enclosures and hunt captive deer.

Elliot, who is a registered Harbor Springs voter, said her group will mount an organized campaign before the referendum.

James also would like to see the park closed.

“I think it’s antiquated. If you go down and look at the deer, they’re living in a mud pile,” he said. “There’s plenty of deer out in the open if you want to see them.”

James believes the reaction of some residents to the possibility that the park could close was out of proportion to what the park represents — it’s not a memorial or a sacred place, he said. If it closed, he believes, people would barely remember three months later.

James said the arguments mirror those surrounding the removal of the little-used tennis courts on the waterfront a couple of years ago. That proposal brought strong opposition, he said, but once it was done, people seemed to forget that the tennis courts ever had been there and appreciated the added open space near the shore.

He said there has not been a lot of discussion about what would happen to the deer park property if it closed. He said it would become, at least initially, green space.

Minnie Nixon, age 12 of Harbor Springs Photos by Davide Harrell

THE PAID HUNT QUESTION The connection between the deer park and Storm’s End adds another layer of controversy.

Storm’s End is not paid to manage the herd, but because Harbor Springs pays for the park, opponents believe that means the city is subsidizing paid deer hunts. In recent years, the deer park has cost the city $6,000 to $13,000 per year to operate.

A representative at Storm’s End did not respond to a message seeking comment.

James said he thought the Storm’s End plan sounded good until he learned the details.

“I thought it was a great move; [the owner] was going to bring deer in here, he was going to take care of them, and then he was going to do whatever he was going to do with them,” he said.

Then he learned that some of the deer were to be hunted.

“Tell your kids and your grandkids that, and see how much they like the deer park,” he said.

The park has not always been a source of controversy.

Fred Geuder was city manager from 1988 through 2009, and he said he doesn’t recall people complaining about the park or the way it was operated.

“I don’t think there was really any controversy at the time — if we had to eliminate a couple of deer, we did, and they were always well cared for,” he said. “I personally thought that it wasn’t a bad thing. I mean, it wasn’t a perfect thing. I took my grandsons there to see deer up close, and I suspect a lot other people did, too.”

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Shorter’s founders Carl and Ruth Shorter stand in front of the store in the early 1950s.

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LIKE THE FEEL OF MUCH OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN, THERE’S A NEIGHBORLY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEYSEN’S GIFT SHOP OF MACKINAW CITY AND GRANDPA SHORTER’S GIFTS OF PETOSKEY. THE FORMER IS CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF BUSINESS THIS SUMMER; THE LATTER 70 YEARS. THEIR CONNECTION RUNS ALMOST AS LONG: SHORTER’S FOUNDER CARL SHORTER WORKED FOR KEN TEYSEN BACK IN THE 1940S, AND WAS INSPIRED BY TEYSEN TO OPEN HIS OWN BUSINESS. SINCE THEN, THE TWO SOUVENIR PURVEYORS HAVE STAYED IN CONTACT, OFTEN SENDING CUSTOMERS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE COMPETING BUSINESSES IF SOMETHING IS OUT OF STOCK AT ONE PLACE OR THE OTHER. TODAY, TEYSEN’S IS RUN BY THIRD-GENERATION PROPRIETORS GREG AND VICKI TEYSEN (GREG IS KEN’S SON), AND SHORTER’S IS OVERSEEN BY JENNIFER SHORTER, CARL’S GRANDDAUGHTER.

Teysen’s Celebrates 90 TEYSEN’S GIFTS:

“I’ve been aware of the early connection between Teysen’s and Shorter’s for many years,” Greg Teysen said. “My dad passed away two springs ago, but he’d told me a lot of stories of the early days, and he shared with me years ago that he and Carl knew each other.”

Teysen’s grandparents moved from Saginaw to Mackinaw City in 1926, having spent many “healing” vacations Up North. “My grandfather Harry had hay fever, so that nice crystal-clear air would push the hay fever aside for a while,” Teysen said. “After several years of vacationing here, they thought, ‘Gee, what a nice place to start a business.’”

Initially focusing on food (Harry Teysen was food and beverage manager at The Saginaw Club in Saginaw), the Teysons chose a location right across from the ferry dock and got to work serving up hamburgers and other vacation-friendly fare. “That was in the pre-bridge days,” Teysen said, “so that location was critical; there were long lines of cars waiting to get onto the ferries, making it the perfect spot to attract tourists.”

In the early days, it was easier to bring in new customers, but as the city grew, more competition arrived — as did wartime. As each decade went by, Teysen’s expanded more and more.

“How they made it through the ’30s and ’40s, I don’t know,” Teysen said. “But once we got into the ’50s, they added more gifts and things like postcards, and I think that really helped.”

The end of World War II — and subsequent end of restrictions on gasoline and food — sent more tourists northward. “That was an economic boom for a lot of Americans,” Teysen said. “My grandfather was still involved with the business at that time, but my dad Ken really took the baton after [the war] was over.”

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space with a bigger dining room and kitchen, a larger gift shop and more parking. One key to the store’s success was Teyson’s relationships with other local entrepreneurs. “My grandfather and dad developed close friendships and business relationships with the Native Americans,” Teysen said, noting that early on Teyson’s showcased local Native American art, with a big emphasis on baskets and quillwork. “Dad was also friends with Paul Gordon of Gordon’s Food Service (GFS). Paul was still delivering right out of his car in the early days, back in the mid-1950s.”

The food element of the business was dissolved two decades ago. “We’re strictly retail now,” Teysen said. And the location Teysen’s currently occupies is their third in Mackinaw City. Its gifts department has expanded to include everything from Petoskey stone jewelry and upscale Michigan-themed souvenirs to resort wear, candles, and kitchen items, plus Teysen’s own fudge, a separate Minnetonka moccasins shop, and a gallery featuring local photography and art.

Greg Teysen works as general manager of Teysen’s, and his wife Vicki Teysen is gift shop manager. But even though they’ve had a rewarding 90 years in business, they’re not sure how much longer Teysen’s will continue. “I don’t really know where we’ll be in 10 years,” Teysen mused. “We have two boys, but one is already a teacher, and I don’t know if the other has any interest in the family business.

So we’re going to have to play it by ear. I’m just not sure how far this train will go.”

Teysen’s Gift Shop is located at 300 E. Central Ave. in Mackinaw City. For more information, visit them online at teysens.com or call (231) 436-7011.

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GRANDPA SHORTER’S:

Jennifer Shorter’s grandfather Carl Shorter was doing just fine working for Teysen’s and living up in Mackinaw City with his wife, Ruth. But with the arrival of World War II, the Shorters decided to move to Detroit to help the war effort, and to keep Ruth close by in case Carl got drafted. “A lot of Michigan families were moving to Detroit at that time, as the wives would be near the men if they were called up for duty, as the training centers were near Detroit,” Jennifer Shorter said.

Carl Shorter got his start at a war factory, helping to build tanks for the cause, and he soon became a plant manager. “But he never did get drafted,” Shorter said. “We’re not sure why; maybe they thought that his role at the plant was too important.” When the war ended, the Shorters moved back Up North, this time to Petoskey, where Shorter, inspired by his time at Teysen’s, decided to start his own store. He and his wife prepared the 10-by-12foot space over the winter of 1946, and Shorter’s opened on Memorial Day weekend of that same year; Minnetonka moccasins and local Native American art were some of the first items on Shorter’s shelves. “My grandfather always credited Mr. Teysen with teaching him a lot about retail,” Shorter said.

“At first it was more of a souvenir store with lots of Native American crafts,” Shorter said. “My grandfather would go to Cross Village and Middle Village (Good Hart) and buy directly from them.” Carl Shorter was confident that tourism was going to take off once the war was over and the Great Depression was behind them. For the first three years,

Shorter’s only opened in the summertime; after that, it remained open year-round. The shop has remained in the same location since day one, although it’s been expanded several times since to accommodate new products.

After Carl Shorter passed away in 1983, his son Bill and Bill’s wife, Mari, helped Ruth run the store, renaming it Grandpa Shorter’s in Carl’s honor. Bill’s daughter Jennifer is at the helm now, and she gets a real kick out of meeting people who have been shopping at Shorter’s for years and years. “Generations of families are bringing their kids in and saying ‘I remember when I couldn’t see over the counter,’” she said.

“We even have one gentleman who actually has been shopping with us since 1946!”

Shorter believes that it’s the family’s commitment to their customers that has helped make the store such a long-time success. “We have a lot of wonderful employees who all work so well together, and as a team we really work toward making our customers happy,” she said.

“As times change, we’ve also adapted as far as what we carry in the store, and we listen to what our customers want.”

New this year, Shorter’s will be carrying Pendleton blankets, sheets, and towels, plus several new toy lines. As for the future, who knows what it will bring. “My daughter is only 13, but she’s already declared she wants to take over the store,” Shorter said. “She wants to put a restaurant in as well, although I’m not so sure that part will happen!”

Grandpa Shorter’s is located at 301 E. Lake Street in downtown Petoskey. For more information, visit them online at grandpashorters.com or call (231) 347-2603.

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BREAKING GROUND on a New Cultural Icon Introducing the Great Lakes Center for the Arts

By Ross Boissoneau In 1994, construction began at a former cement factory south of Petoskey for what would become Bay Harbor — the lakeside enclave boasting a boutique hotel and spa, marina, golf club, equestrian center, shopping district and village of homes.

Five years later, a community cultural plan for Emmet and Charlevoix counties noted both the need for cultural activities and the absence of a suitable venue for year-round programming. It suggested Bay Harbor, a relatively central point, as a possible location.

On July 2, the flourishing Bay Harbor resort community is putting that plan into action. It’s breaking ground on the next jewel in its community’s crown, the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, featuring a 500-seat auditorium.

Although the GLCA’s year-round performance schedule won’t begin until 2018, the groundbreaking event — scheduled at 5pm and open to the public — will serve as the official kickoff to the performance schedule, with Bay View’s Spectrum Brass and the young artist vocal program Up North Vocal Institute providing entertainment.

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Jill O’Neill, executive director for the center, said collaborations with other venues, cultural organizations, and educational institutions will be a key component of the GLCA, and she already has initiated conversations with other arts institutions in northern Michigan and throughout the state.

Carlin Smith, president of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, said he believes the new facility will draw more visitors and enlarge audiences, rather than hurting other groups or venues. “I don’t worry about this taking away the audience or money from others. I think there’s enough to go around,” he said.

Michael Kaiser, president emeritus of the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., serves as the GLCA’s lead consultant and brings an impressive resume; he’s worked with the Royal Opera House in London, American Ballet Theatre, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. O’Neill said Kaiser’s experience and vision extend from construction to programming. “He is able to know not only how to construct a technically suitable venue, but how to build a professionally run organization that is both financially sustainable and presents exciting, inspirational experiences to audiences,” she said.

Maris Harrington is the director of development at the center. She said the $25 million capital campaign for construction has already surpassed $20 million. Plans call for an additional $25 million endowment. “It is so exciting and energizing,” she said of the donors’ enthusiasm.

She said while it was anticipated that Bay Harbor residents and businesses would see the value in the center and would hopefully contribute accordingly, donors have come from all around the area. “What has been so exciting is the growth of support in the region. Charlevoix, Walloon Lake, Harbor Springs, Petoskey — it just continues to grow,” Harrington said.

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“I think this has the potential to enrich the community. It adds another reason to come here,” he said.

He also sees it as a bridge from Bay Harbor to the larger region beyond. “I think the performing arts center will open up Bay Harbor to people who haven’t experienced it before,” he said.

At 500 seats, the GLCA will offer more than twice as many seats as the auditorium at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey. As a comparison, Interlochen Center for the Arts’ Corson Auditorium seats 952, while its Kresge Auditorium seats 3,929. Bay View’s John M. Hall Auditorium can accommodate 1,374 people, while school auditoriums in Petoskey (585) and Boyne City (620) also have a larger capacity.

O’Neill and Harrington said its size was determined based on what several feasibility studies determined was a reasonable capacity for a year-round venue, neither too large nor too small. They also said school facilities are set up primarily to accommodate student performances, and

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Author Brian Castner Tells Story of Local War Hero Matthew Schwartz

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riter, journalist and former Air Force officer Brian Castner comes to the City Opera House at 7pm Thursday, June 2, to discuss his new book on a topic with a local connection — the life and death of Traverse City native, Air Force bomb tech Matthew Schwartz, who was killed in Afghanistan in January of 2012. The event is part of the National Writers Series.

The fallen airman is buried in Traverse City. His funeral brought the war home to many mourners in the Grand Traverse region.

Schwartz and Castner served in different Air Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal, or EOD, units. Their wives, both Michiganders, developed a strong friendship.

Castner told the Northern Express his return to Traverse City is “a chance to show how important Traverse City has been to this story, and it’s a chance for me to publicly say thank you in some way.”

For “All the Ways We Kill and Die: An Elegy for a Fallen Comrade and the Hunt for His Killer,” Castner conducted hundreds of interviews to understand exactly what happened that day in 2012 — how the bomb was constructed, who the bomb maker might be, and how this man he calls “The Engineer” might be tracked down and killed.

Castner doesn’t sugarcoat any part of the story. Readers with a patriotic bent, for example, might be looking for love of country to explain why anyone — especially an EOD tech — would tempt fate by re-enlisting for a sixth deployment. But Castner is unflinching in his explanation: Experienced EOD experts were hard to find at that point in the war in Afghanistan. Schwartz, the father of three little girls, needed the six-figure incentive.

Castner’s style is terse and at times full of military jargon and technical information. But when he comes up for air and tells the story of people like Schwartz and the dangers they face, his heartfelt empathy for his brothers and sisters in EOD is apparent and moving.

Despite the heavy topic, he even manages to

demonstrate that he and his fellow EOD techs have a finely tuned, extremely wry sense of humor.

Asked to describe the type of kid who might someday be good at defusing a roadside bomb, he responded, “The one who gets an alarm clock or radio for Christmas, promptly takes it apart to see how it works, but can’t put it back together.”

He writes of the “great unreported irony” that occurred on September 11, 2001, when hundreds of military EOD technicians were traveling by subway and taxi to the World Trade Center for a conference on security when the two planes hit the towers.

And even from the severely wounded, gallows humor is never far from the surface, as when a former bomb tech — an amputee — asked Castner, “What do you call the guy with no legs?”

I don’t know,” Castner replied.

“Lucky.”

avoided getting family photos on any particular schedule… it had developed into a superstition.

But they broke that rule before this last tour, all sitting for one formal portrait. Emily, their middle daughter, seven years old, declared that it was nice to get ‘one last family picture.’”

Passages like that moved veteran bomb disposal expert U.S. Navy Commander Jeremy Wheat to write in his review of the book: “I wept four times in the 308 pages of text as I thought about the families I have stood beside when they buried their husbands and fathers. I dare you not to do the same.”

Castner employs terms of art that can chill the reader to the bone.

“Alive Day,” for instance, is the day bomb techs dread — when everything goes wrong, but they survive anyway, though often just barely.

To understand another term, “Left of Boom,” imagine a left-to-right timeline. In the

“JENNY [MATT’S WIFE] HAD CONSCIOUSLY AVOIDED GETTING FAMILY PHOTOS ON ANY PARTICULAR SCHEDULE… IT HAD DEVELOPED INTO A SUPERSTITION. BUT THEY BROKE THAT RULE BEFORE THIS LAST TOUR, ALL SITTING FOR ONE FORMAL PORTRAIT. EMILY, THEIR MIDDLE DAUGHTER, SEVEN YEARS OLD, DECLARED THAT IT WAS NICE TO GET ‘ONE LAST FAMILY PICTURE.’” Throughout the book, we are reminded why these wounded men and women need to make light of the load they carry: Along with their families, they are coping with the intense physical and emotional strain of a nearly impossible job. When current and retired EOD techs and their families meet in Florida every year to mourn their dead and reconnect, they meet in a bar for several days of heavy socializing. The first order of business is to remove all the plastic chairs so those in wheel chairs have room to take part.

Clearly, Castner is a storyteller whose head — and heart — are into the tale.

We get a frank look at what multiple deployments can do to soldiers and their families.

He’s written that Matt had a feeling his luck was up, and that his wife and children could sense it.

“Jenny [Matt’s wife] had consciously

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middle of that line is the explosion, the boom.

“If you’re taking apart a device, you’re close to the boom,” Castner explained. “Collecting evidence is on the far right — after a detonation.

The idea is to get as far left as possible. If you can stop the device from being placed, you’re moving further to left. If you stop money flowing so they can’t build a bomb in the first place, you’re further to the left, which is even better.”

Castner said his goal with “All The Ways We Kill and Die” was to “write plainly and objectively and let readers draw their own conclusions. The American people are so disconnected from the war, I’d be glad with basic education. Nobody likes a scold.”

Occasionally, though, he cast his net wide to include a discussion of America’s military strategies in Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S., he wrote, cannot kill its way to victory in a part of the world where theocracy, tribalism and

thugs so often prevail. The math simply doesn’t work: “Killing the average insurgent eventually became counterproductive; one man inclined to help the militias became eight, as his previously unaffiliated brothers, cousins and sons took up arms. Would you kill those eight?

The sixty-four that followed? The village? The valley? The clan?”

But, as the subtitle suggests, Castner remains adamant about identifying and eliminating bomb makers and the network that supports them. As he stated bluntly at the very end of the book, “Some people are worth killing more than others.”

Castner’s previous book was his wellreceived memoir, “The Long Walk.” He has since written in the The New York Times, Wired, Outside, Foreign Policy, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and other publications. He is often called upon by various news media as a military expert.

Many observers took note of his March 23, 2016, essay in Time Magazine. Written in the wake of the bombings in Brussels, he spoke of the naiveté of officials who said they were “surprised” by the attacks.

“The world shouldn’t be surprised anymore,” he wrote.

The West, he writes, recoils from being on constant guard. But ultimately, restricting freedoms is not the answer. Taking the long view, he compared jihadism to earlier violent movements in history: “How were they ultimately stopped? Not through police raids or concrete security barriers or boots-on-theground in another country. Instead, their core principals were discredited, and they could recruit no more martyrs for the cause.”

Castner is currently working on a book about the U.S. military’s first female EOD technician.

Matthew Schwartz’s widow now lives in Alaska. She has remarried. His former platoon leader, Greg Swears, who was riding in the convoy that day in 2012, now lives in Spring Lake, Michigan.

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FLOWER POWER The festival’s appeal really is the flower itself, said Tim Hygh, executive director of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.

“What’s neat about the lilacs is that they actually bloom a little later here than elsewhere because we’re farther north, and we’re on an island,” Hygh explained.

“So people get to experience and enjoy the lilac blooms a second time. Plus we have so many different varieties here — over 200, in purple, pink, and white!”

Beyond just beautiful, many of the lilac trees on Mackinac Island have an impressive pedigree, having been imported from Vermont during the Civil War era. In keeping with the local link, one of the festival’s guests, University of Vermont “Hort Farm” lilac curator and nationallyrecognized lilac expert Jeff Young, will host walking tours of the lilacs throughout the festival.

COLORFUL FUN Other specifically lilaccentric activities include a lilacplanting seminar sponsored

by Proven Winners; a Purple Pig Roast at Mission Point Resort featuring lilac-inspired cocktails; the Lilac Festival art poster reception; and, of course, the crowning of the Lilac Queen at 5pm on June 4. New this year will be a special 15-foot erasable mural of iconic Mackinac Island scenes, including the Grand Hotel, horses, and fudge, which guests can color with washable markers.

“We’ll be erasing it daily so it can be refreshed with new-guest coloring contributions the next day,” Hygh said. Also fun for kids: The Farm Bureau Family Fun Area will be back for its second year at Windemere Point, a great open space featuring family activities and bounce houses.

CULINARY ISLAND One of the most anticipated events of the Lilac Festival is the 28th annual A Taste of Mackinac, the splashy outdoor culinary event located on the lawn of the Harbour View Inn, which also happens to be where some of the oldest lilacs on the island grow.

For a $20 ticket, you’ll get to enjoy this June 9 luncheon where over a dozen Mackinac Island restaurants and chefs show off diverse dishes that feature New American, Italian, Mexican, French, Irish, and Jamaican fare.

Also featured at the Taste event: awardwinning Michigan wine and brews, plus live entertainment from local singer-songwriter Michelle Chenard and the Ardan Academy of Dance.

LILAC LEGACY On June 12, the Lilac Festival Grand Parade will take place in the afternoon, led by the family of Don Andress, Carl Andress, and Jamie Andress, islanders and direct descendants of Chief Mackinac, as well as Don and Darold Keith, descendants of Chief Pontiac and Chief Okemos. Considered a Local Legacy Event by the United States Library of Congress, the parade is a must-see for any Lilac Festival fan. If much of this sounds familiar, that’s very much on purpose.

“That’s the ‘Mackinac way,’” Hygh said. “Keeping things mostly the same every year is what people expect, so they can come back to this familiar place that they love. That’s what’s so unique about it.”

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ome people know very early in life what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Artist Kevin Barton, celebrating his 20th year as a working artist this summer, is one of those people. His art accomplishments began in ninth grade, when he won the Best Artist of the Year award at Harbor Springs High School, where he’d started working in acrylic paints as well as pen and ink.

Then he discovered oil painting, the medium that would stick with him for the rest of his career — well, after one brief delay: “I did one oil painting and made a huge mess,” Barton said, laughing, “and I wasn’t allowed to paint with oils in the house again.”

He’d already started selling some of his other artworks though, and after he graduated from high school, one of the first classes he signed up for at North Central Michigan College was oil painting. “I promised to be very, very careful in the house and completed a painting called ‘The Japanese Garden,’” he said.

He’s been painting in oils almost every day since then.

“Since I started seriously painting, I’ve never had another job,” Barton said. “My parents helped me a little at first, but by the time I was out of college, I was supporting myself all from my art.”

Many successes later — including gallery showings, prizewinning works, Signature Member status with the American Impressionist Society, and endless kudos for his distinctive post-impressionistic style — Barton is still working from his own studio in downtown Petoskey, Barton’s Art Loft, which he opened 17 years ago.

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As for that very first oil painting that he completed as a teenager … ? It will be part of his upcoming retrospective show at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey. “I’ve been involved with CTAC since the beginning of my career, and they’ve always supported it,” Barton said. “This will be my biggest show to date, and I’m very honored that CTAC is carrying it.”

Barton, who recently has been adding some experimental elements to his artwork, is also unveiling a new element to his CTAC show. “This show will be a little different in that I’m telling the stories that go along with the art,” he said. The written stories will be posted right alongside the paintings; Barton sees this as an important component of showing people how artists create. “All artists probably have a lot of stories about their artwork, but the stories are told, and then they’re just gone. So I decided to keep a journal of as many painting stories as I can, and now I’ll get to share some of them,” he said. “After all, if van Gogh, for instance, hadn’t written all of those letters to his brother, we really wouldn’t know much about what he was like.”

One of Barton’s own painting stories has unique family connection. His father and his late grandfather both painted as a pastime, and Barton worked to connect all three of them through art for his CTAC show. “Turns out both of them had painted the same scene of a farm and mountains in Vermont,” Barton said. “I have both of their paintings, so I painted my own version from theirs; all three works will now hang together in the CTAC gallery. I call it ‘Three Generations of Painting the Appalachians.’”

Because the CTAC exhibition will feature more than 30 of Barton’s works, viewers can trace his evolution as an artist. While his style is very consistent, there are subtle shifts throughout his works that showcase his increasing willingness

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“Some of my older paintings are left just as they were, but a lot of my older pieces have been reworked, as a lot of artists do, so it makes for an interesting hybrid,” Barton said.

His newer experimental pieces also merit closer examination. One painting, titled “Blackstar” as an homage to musician David Bowie, is entirely black and white — a very different approach for Barton, an artist well known for his use of bright colors.

Two other new works veer into sci-fi impressionism: “Those are made-up landscapes from another planet, called ‘Space Moon Resort’ and ‘The Space Farm,’” Barton explained. And yet another is even more unique. “I have a palette (the wooden board used to hold paints) that I’ve used for eight years on location,” he said. “I retired it and painted a painting right on it — it’s a view of earth with text over it called ‘The Palette Speaks.’ That one is very, very unusual for me.”

The Barton exhibition is titled Paintings and Tales Lost to the Wind, a nod to the stories behind the art and how many of them are likely unknown, even by locals who have observed Barton’s artistic progress for years.

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in Petoskey year-round. But while his aim is to share some of his painting stories, there are those that will probably remain more private reflections on his extensive career to date. “I definitely had a lot of feelings looking at my old paintings. there were so many things I used to do, painting-wise, that I had forgotten about,” he said. “Plus it hasn’t really sunk it yet that I’m really doing this 20-year retrospective. It probably won’t until the exhibit is all actually hung.

That’s when it will hit me.”

Twenty Years in Retrospect: Paintings and Tales Lost to the Wind, the Works of Kevin Barton will be on display at the Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Bonfield Gallery in Petoskey May 27–Sept. 3, 2016. For more information, visit crookedtree.org. Barton’s Art Loft above Symons General Store in downtown Petoskey is by appointment only; call (231)-838-7085.

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Fat bikes (aka fat tire bikes) are the latest rage in the cycling community, and for Leithauser, 36, they’re also a business opportunity. This spring he launched Backcountry

SOME BACKGROUND Born and raised in the burg of tiny Bliss, Leithauser got serious about cycling at age 10 when he found an abandoned BMX bike in the weeds and fixed it up. That effort eventually led to work as a cycle mechanic at High Gear Sports in Petoskey in his late teens. In recent years, he’s worked in the Mackinac Island bicycle rental business at venues that handle up to 1,500 cyclists per day.

Through the years, Leithauser has indulged his yen for bicycle adventures. A 1998 graduate of Pellston High School, he began exploring the region’s forest trails by bike in his early teens.

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The tours are intended for adventurous adults who’d like to have a backcountry adventure via one of these go-anywhere bikes.

“I’ve been a biking professional for the past 18 years and have explored these forests since I was a kid,” he said. “So this year I decided to launch my own bicycle touring company to allow people to see the beauty of this area and have a great riding experience.”

FAT FACTS For the uninitiated, a fat bike is a mountain bike with extra-wide tires of four inches or so. Leithauser has seven new SE-brand aluminum-frame fat bikes at his disposal and an extra large pickup truck to transport them and his clients to trails few would ever find on their own.

Blessed with the gift of gab, Leithauser brims with enthusiasm, keeping up a running commentary on the natural history and lore of the region as we bike through the forest. We float over patches of sand that would send the average cyclist tumbling. We roll through stretches of bog that are six inches deep with mud. At one point, where a beaver dam has flooded the trail and created a large pond, Leithauser bushwhacks a passage through the trees. It’s lucky he knows these woods, or we’d be hopelessly lost.

Finally reaching the beach, we ride along the shoreline, enjoying a view of Waugoshance Point at the tip of the 10,000-acre state park. In short, it’s quite an adventure.

“When I was 13, I set out to ride through the forest from Bliss to Mackinaw City and ended up miles out of the way on Waugoshance Point,” he recalls. “I made it to Mackinaw but was totally exhausted by the time I got there.”

While attending North Central Michigan College, he spent his summers as an adventure tour guide at Wilderness and Petoskey State Parks. Thereafter, he studied biology at Northern Michigan University in Marquette and then moved to Albuquerque for a spell.

“As a teenager I felt the need to get out and see the world,” he says of his time in New Mexico. “But then I realized that I lived in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it was time to come home.”

LIFT OFF Based out of Cross Village, Leithauser offers 12–15 fat bike routes through the wild side of the region, each tailored to the individual skills of his riders. He offers half- and full-day tours priced on a sliding scale, with discounts for groups of two or more cyclists.

Leithauser is elated that his tours are already drawing customers.

“It’s going a lot quicker than I thought,” he says of his new business. “I’m attracting people who want a real biking adventure.

There’s a big difference between a fat bike and a beach cruiser or a comfort bike, not to mention knowing where to go.”

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By Kristi Kates Ryan Nelson started doing restaurant work when he was 14 years old, snagging a youth work permit so he could take a job at the Flapjack Family Restaurant in Petoskey.

That was the start of seven more years of restaurant work for the ambitious Nelson, who continued in the food industry through college in Ann Arbor, working at country clubs while he studied engineering at the University of Michigan. So how did an engineering student become a smoothie cafe founder? Nelson said it’s all about “utilizing innovations in materials that need a marketplace,” whether those materials are car parts or beverage ingredients.

TOUGH TRANSITION “My engineering studies are definitely part of this story,” Nelson laughed. “Engineering isn’t necessarily your vocation; it’s a mindset to think, problem-solve, research and innovate.”

After college, Nelson worked at Visteon, a Michigan-based global automotive supplier, where he was an efficiency engineer helping innovate the steering systems of Ford cars. He was laid off, along with 1,500 other people, in 2000.

“I hadn’t been at Visteon that long, but I was laid off with guys who were third and fourth-generation Ford workers,” he said.

“Seeing that was tough.”

He decided to get out of the Midwest for a while. He traveled around the U.S., interviewing with a range of engineering companies.

“But the automotive industry layoffs had trickled down to everywhere,” Nelson explained.

He finally found a position recruiting for law firms in Washington, D.C.; his second day on the job was Sept. 11, 2001.

“That put an end to that local economy,” he said. “The whole place was in shock.”

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“Some think that a smoothie is ice with have empathy; you look at someone’s reaction to what you’ve made and, if you can tell they some flavored powder in it,” he said.

The Eco Smoothie Cafe doesn’t use ice at didn’t like it, you work to make it better.”

The people he worked with, he added, all, Nelson confirmed; they just freeze most of while great co-workers, were “not the best” the ingredients that go into their smoothies, at making smoothies. “Plus, we did like most from the fruit to the kale.

The menu, a refreshing change from the places, serving them in plastic or Styrofoam,” he said. “With my engineering background, I local standards of ice cream and fudge, inknew there must be something better. I even cludes a wide range of smoothies, from the sketched the logo back then for what would university-themed M Go Blue (blueberries, banana, peanut butter, carbecome Eco Smoothie.” rot) and Go Green (banana, Nelson moved back to “MY ENGINEERING mango, kiwi, spinach) to Michigan, first to Detroit, STUDIES ARE DEFIthe Green Monster (spinach then back Up North in 2008, where he worked a number NITELY PART OF THIS or kale, banana, pineapple, lime juice, ginger), which of jobs, but the smoothie cafe STORY,” NELSON Nelson said is already a faidea was still in the back of LAUGHED. vorite of people familiar with his mind, so he set off on a smoothie culture. The solid, trip to investigate further.

“I visited Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, frozen ingredients are blended with liquid Arizona,” he said, “visited smoothie shops ev- bases including unsweetened almond milk, erywhere I could find them and just learned.” coconut milk, soy milk and apple juice. Two He returned to Michigan with all the customer favorites include the Cocoa Beware, knowledge he’d acquired and opened Eco with peanut butter, banana, protein powder Smoothie in downtown Petoskey in May of and raw cacao (“People say, ‘that’s too good; it 2012 with a very distinctive and, yes, well- tastes like a milkshake, how can this be good engineered plan for his new cafe. for me?’” Nelson laughed) and the Sneaky Beach, a fiesta of tropical flavors including banana, pineapple, mango and peach in a base of CHOCOLATE TO TROPICAL “The point of Eco Smoothie is to be a place coconut or regular milk. that offers something healthy to the community,” Nelson said. “That’s a niche that is not SMOOTHIE COMMUNITY filled here full time.”

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northern Michiganians would be comfortable hanging out, the same as they would in any other cafe or ice cream parlor, and he started with how the smoothies are served.

“We use PLA (polylactic acid) cups, which are compostable in commercial composters,” he said. “Our customer spoons are made out of potato starch and we use sugarcane bowls and plates instead of paper or plastic ones.

So we can talk both about the benefits of the smoothies themselves and have conversations about sustainability.”

Next up was the ambiance of the cafe itself, for which Nelson chose a quirky take on the Up North cottage feel.

“The point of most businesses up here is that people go Up North to be reminded of what they had in their childhood,” he explained.

The Eco Smoothie Cafe building was constructed in the 1890s, Nelson said, and was near where the steamships used to drop people off.

“We’re on the corner where all the touristtrap type shops used to be,” he said. “It’s special to be in this building. It reminds me of the general stores at the state parks here — the wooden floors, the doors slapping shut and that very distinctive atmosphere.”

Nelson has outfitted the Eco Smoothie Cafe to recapture some of those memories. It’s painted in bright cottage colors, from a pale lime green to a pastel blue; a 1948 Kenmore Coldspot refrigerator holds bottles of Faygo pop and the cafe’s “Blender Museum” features several dozen vintage blenders on the wall.

“We spin vinyl and play cassette tapes,” Nelson said. “It’s fun. It just feels like you’re Up North, in a cottage kitchen. People keep telling us we should open one of these downstate, but it needs to be here, serving this community, because there’s nothing else like it here.”

The Eco Smoothie Cafe is located at 200 Petoskey Street in downtown Petoskey. They are open from 9am to 6pm. Find them online at facebook.com/ecosmoothie.

The Theatre Preps For Debut Big-Screen Movies Return to Harbor Springs

The new Lyric Theatre in Harbor Springs is nearly complete and plans to open this July.

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ince its Gatsby-era beginnings as a Packard automobile dealership, the Harbor Galleria building in downtown Harbor Springs has gone through multiple versions of itself. One of those was the original Lyric Theatre, a movie house that operated until the ’80s.

Today, the Lyric Theatre is being born again, revitalized by Roger Blaser, a summer resident of Harbor Springs from Grosse Pointe Shores, and his friend Scott Langton.

Blaser serves as president of the Lyric, and Langton is its executive director; both aim to have this old-meets-new nonprofit theater project up and running this summer.

Since we profiled the Lyric Theatre project last year in the Northern Express, progress on the building has remained steady, although its interior is not quite ready for viewing yet.

“The three retail spaces that were inside were all gutted,” Langton said. “Now it’s three separate theater spaces, but they’re done in a different configuration.” The Lyric’s main theater will house 200 seats, while the second and third will hold 48 and 24 respectively. The “guts” of the movie house will come courtesy of Chapin Cutler of Boston Light and Sound; he and his team will install three state-of-the-art projectors and an entire speaker system in June. “They did the State Theatre and the Bijou by the Bay, both in Traverse City, the Vogue in Manistee — so we’re confident this is going to be phenomenal,” Langton said.

Langton and Blaser are working to have the theatre’s doors open by the end of June, with an open house tentatively planned for the Fourth of July weekend. “We might even be able to show a movie on the Fourth around 7pm — you know, during that lull between daytime holiday activities and waiting for the fireworks to start. Nothing’s concrete yet, plus we don’t want to interfere with other Fourth of July activities, so we’ll see how that goes,” Langton said. The bigger goal, he said, is to “make July exciting” as the theater starts running movies on a regular schedule.

Langton said the plan is for a mix of films for all tastes, at all times. “Most of the blockbusters will be shown in the main the-

ater because of demand,” he said. “The other two theaters will be a mix of documentaries, shorts, interesting independent movies, foreign movies, and other smaller films.” The Lyric Theatre also will be working with innovative company Fathom Events to bring simulcasts and pre-recorded versions of some live events to Harbor Springs; Fathom is wellknown, especially in larger cities, for bringing concerts, stage productions, and cult movies to the big screen in high definition.

“It definitely won’t just be commercial movies,” Langton said. “We’re also going to include what they call ‘event cinema,’ such as the ‘Live at the Met’ series that presents things like Shakespeare plays, and ballets from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, live on screen.” But while the Lyric will simulcast live theater, Langton said he and Blaser want to let people know that the Lyric is most definitely a cinema, not a stage for local plays or similar productions. “We will have a small stage area for directors to speak before films, for example, and we may also include smallscale presentations like musical acts, lectures, or comedians,” he said. “But the primary focus is cinema, film — the movies!”

Blaser and Langton plan to keep the Lyric Theatre open for the entire year in downtown Harbor Springs, a move intended to draw skiers during the winter season and to be a major boon for locals, who otherwise would have to drive to Petoskey or Gaylord to see a first-run movie. “It’s going to be a phenomenal center of energy, open for all 12 months,” Langton said. “We hope it also will help impact the restaurants and shops, and be an economic engine that will help continue the refueling of this town. Any way that we can interface with local events and happenings, we want to do that, and we want to be a part of the community. The goal is that, a year from now, people in Harbor Springs will say ‘How did we ever live without the Lyric?’”

The Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre is expected to open in July at 275 East Main Street in downtown Harbor Springs. For more information, call (231) 881-6580; tax-deductible contributions can be sent to the Harbor Springs Lyric Theater Inc., PO Box 345, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.

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Summer Open House – Petoskey – June 3 From The Graphic’s photo booth and the Taste of Downtown, to tunes from Lite 96.3, a fashion show, and an energetic performance by the Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band, this is P-town’s way to welcome summer.

For more information: petoskeydowntown.com 65th Annual Lilac Festival – Mackinac Island – June 3–12 Celebrating the dozens of varieties of lilacs that bloom on the island in the spring, this flower fest includes a grand parade, the A Taste of Mackinac food event, history lectures, live music performances, and guided lilac tours.

For more information: visitmackinacislandmichigan.com Harbor Springs Cycling Classic – Harbor Springs – June 4 Take your bicycle and your ambition and ride beneath the famed Tunnel of Trees along M-119; three distance routes (20, 45, or 60 miles) are available, each lined with refreshment stops and all leading to a lunch celebration at the end.

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sheplersferry.com or midarkskypark.org Freedom Festival – East Jordan June 21–26 This little community’s favorite summer event is this annual festival that celebrates freedom, family and friendship with downhome activities including a Friday Night Block party, parades, a carnival, and fireworks.

For more information: eastjordanfreedomfestival.org Street Musique – Harbor Springs – June 30– August 25 An eclectic selection of musical performers fills the streets of downtown Harbor Springs every Thursday night throughout summer via this quirky and fun program that puts live buskers on every corner of town.

For more information: streetmusique.com 7th Annual SOBO Arts Festival – Boyne City – June 24–25 Painting, sculpture, music, performance, food, and more are celebrated for two big days in downtown Boyne City’s arts district, nicknamed SOBO; special art stations invite the audience to interact with the art.

For more information: soboartsfestival.com

Gallery Walk – Petoskey – June 16 One of the local art scene’s favorite summer events gives you the opportunity to visit a plethora of local galleries in an open-house setting (some with the artists on site) plus the chance to win some local art at an afterglow party.

For more information: petoskeydowntown.com Taste of the North – Petoskey - June 18 Join a host of other foodies, locals, and tourists on the waterfront for this Little Traverse History Museum fundraiser that includes giant board games, live music, and food samplings from over a dozen restaurants.

For more information: petoskeymuseum.org Solstice Moon Cruise – Mackinaw City – June 18 The Headlands Dark Sky Park and Shepler’s Ferry team up for these interesting cruises that combine a nighttime ferry ride with beautiful scenery and astronomy talks from the park’s own expert, Mary Stewart Adams.

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Waterfront Wine Festival – Harbor Springs – June 25 The downtown marina is temporarily transformed for this sampling event, with a giant tent hosting wine and food merchants so guests can enjoy an array American and international fare alongside the waterfront.

For more information: harborspringschamber.com

Night of Arts – Harbor Springs – July 8 A celebration of “fine arts, adornments, and antiques,” this special evening is dedicated to artists and art lovers in Harbor Springs, highlighting materials from oils and acrylics to precious metals, gemstones, glass, clay, and more.

For more information: harborspringschamber.com

Summer Solstice Art Show – Charlevoix – June 25–26 East Park is the place for art fans to be when this big annual art show on the shores of Round Lake offers up a carefully selected mixture of fine arts and unique crafted items.

For more information: charlevoix.org

D’Art for Art – Petoskey – July 13–14 Begin with a preview night to view the art and then indulge in the main event the next evening: a gourmet dinner and the chance to throw a dart for the art of your choice. This Crooked Tree Art Center fundraiser is a local favorite.

For more information: crookedtree.org

JULY

Food Truck Rally – Boyne City – July 14 Food enthusiasts love this friendly rally that benefits the Boyne City Farmers Market; it brings a whole host of food trucks and their delicious wares to Veterans Park for one long, tasty day.

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Petoskey Rocks! – Petoskey – July 1 – August 12 Live music, outdoor movies, and carriage rides combine to draw fun seekers to Petoskey for its famed Friday night entertainment events.

For more information: petoskeydowntown.com Antiques at the Fairgrounds – Petoskey – July 2–3 (and August 6–7) More than 170 antique dealers will be at the Emmet County Fairgrounds for this massive exhibition and sale of everything from pottery and china to textile and furniture, plus amazing collectibles of artwork and jewelry.

For more information: antiquesatthefairgrounds.com Red, White and Brew – Harbor Springs – July 2 Live music sets the tone for this popular Harbor Springs event that pairs the great views of the downtown waterfront with locally crafted microbrews and select wines.

For more information: harborspringschamber.com Boyne Thunder – Boyne City – July 8–9 Speed is the order of the day for this unique poker-themed water run showcasing high-performance boats slicing through the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan in a fun and energetic atmosphere.

For more information: boynethunder.com

Shay Days – Harbor Springs – July 15–16 Electric trains, tours of the Shay Hexagon House, walking tours, presentations, a scavenger hunt, music, and more honor the achievements of local inventor Ephraim Shay at this annual event.

For more information: harborspringshistory.org 86th Venetian Festival – Charlevoix – July 16–23 Eight decades ago, it was a simple candlelit boat procession; today, it’s a full week of events both on and off the water, including parades, art in the park, the Street Legends Car Show, live music, and Aquapalooza events.

For more information: venetianfestival.com 29th Antique Antique-Tractor Engine & Craft Show – Walloon Lake – July 28–31 Step back in time at this unique show that includes displays of antique autos, small engines, and tractors, as well as an old filling

eating contests.

For more information: alansonriverfest.com 25th Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow – Harbor Springs – August 13–14 Honor northern Michigan’s Native Americans and learn more about their culture at this fascinating jiingtamok (pow wow or gathering/ceremony) that features traditional dancing, singing, drumming, food and crafts.

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station, blacksmithing, arts and crafts, a farm museum, and refreshments.

For more information: walloonlakeflywheelers.com 51st Annual Sidewalk Sales – Petoskey – July 29–30 More than your usual sidewalk sale, this event adds live entertainment, a farmers market, a scavenger hunt, and more to draw power shoppers and non-shoppers alike to peruse the party along Petoskey’s pedestrianonly streets.

For more information: petoskeydowntown.com

AUGUST

42nd Annual Polish Festival – Boyne Falls – August 4–7 Put on your polka shoes and roll out the barrel to help celebrate Boyne’s Polish heritage and enjoy a carnival, mud run, Grand Royale Parade, plenty of hearty Polish food, and live entertainment.

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boynefallspolishfestival.com International Ironworkers Festival – Mackinaw City – August 12–14 Ironworkers from around the world converge at the tip of the Mitt to compete in crowd-wowing events like the column climb, rivet toss, spud throw, and more. A dance and awards ceremony caps off the fun.

For more information: mackinawcity.com 43rd Antique Auto Show and Flea Market – Boyne City – August 13–14 Admire the many antique vehicles on display, enjoy some refreshments from the Boyne City Fire Department, and look for trinkets and bargains at this annual event in downtown Boyne City For more information: boynechamber.com Riverfest – Alanson - August 11–14 This family friendly festival brings together an arts, crafts and flea market with music, food and a kayak race on the inland waterway, plus quirky neighborhood competitions like the frog-jumping and pie-

58th Annual Waterfront Art Fair – Charlevoix – August 13 The artists and fine craftspeople for this juried exhibition were chosen from over 1,000 applicants; the event itself draws over 25,000 people to the park on Round Lake to browse, view and buy.

For more information: charlevoixwaterfrontartfair.org

once-a-year event, including a full carnival, farm animals, 4-H displays, festival food, and exciting grandstand events showcasing cars, trucks and country music from the likes of Chris Young.

For more information: emmetcounty.org Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk – Mackinaw City – September 5 End your summer with this annual northern tradition: a five-mile walk across one of the world’s longest bridges, offering you stunning views of the Straits of Mackinac, bragging rights, and loads of downtown dining options for celebrating your stroll.

For more information: mackinacbridge.org

Festival on the Bay – Petoskey – August 19–20 Enjoy great live music in this bayside festival’s big entertainment tent, plus a triathlon, cruises on the bay, an art show, refreshments, the concurrent Chalk and Chocolate Fest, and a nightly celebration of the city’s sunset.

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EYE ON STYLE Music will fill the background as you wander the food stands; Lite 96.3 personalities will spin the tunes and emcee the Open House Fashion Show at 5:30pm.

“The runway will go right down the middle of Lake Street, with the latest style trends for the whole family,” Manthei said. At 6:30pm, what Manthei considers the biggest draw of the festival, New mascot The Buy Nearby Guy hangs out with some pals at the Petoskey arrives: the Petoskey Steel Drum Band. “They’re masSummer Open House. sive,” she said. “We love having them downtown, and it’s STRIKE A POSE a great chance for the locals to see them.”

At the center of it all: Pennsylvania Following the Steel Drum Band, singerPark, with additional events spidering songwriter Charlie Millard will continue the throughout downtown Petoskey, starting music until 9pm in the drinks tent. with an opportunity to mark your attendance at the Open House. “The Graphic LOCAL LOVE will be setting up a Petoskey-themed booth The night wraps up with an outdoor movwhere you can get your picture taken to ie in the park at 9:30pm. But before you take commemorate the night,” Manthei said. your seats, get inspired by The Buy Nearby “They’ll upload the photos to the website, Guy, the bright blue, Michigan-shaped masand you’ll be able to download them for cot who’s part of an initiative encouraging free.” Booths from Emmet County Recy- local shopping to help boost the economy. cling and North Central Michigan College It’s all part of this friendly fest that’s focused also will be open for your perusal. on community and what’s best about Petoskey’s downtown. “This truly feels like a night to celebrate the things that make our comGOURMET GOODIES Once you’ve checked in (the photo booth munity so wonderful, and I love seeing evwill be available starting when the open house eryone enjoying everything that downtown kicks off at 5pm), it’s time to make your way has to offer,” Manthei said. “A lot of the stores to the Taste of Downtown, one of the most re- stay open late and have fun promotions, so cent additions to the Summer Open House, it’s a great opportunity to explore downtown where downtown restaurants set up tent before the heavy summer traffic hits.” booths to help showcase their new summer menus. “Tickets are just $1 [each], and each The Petoskey Summer Open House will be restaurant sets how many tickets their ‘taste’ held on June 3 from 5–9pm. For more inforis,” Manthei explained. “This started last year, mation, visit petoskeydowntown.com or call and we’re excited to see it grow. There also will (231) 348-0388

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ackinac Island draws about a million visitors every year, and it’s primarily up to Northern Michigan’s big three — Arnold, Schepler’s, and Star Line ferries — to get those visitors there and back. With summer nigh and the pressure on, we checked in with the local ferry companies to see what’s new for summer 2016.

ARNOLD MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY Cruise Amenities and Themed Trips Brand new on Arnold Line this year: a cash bar, fully stocked with bottled water, soda pop, beer, wine, and liquor to make every journey even more refreshing.

“We’re trying to make it less about being a water taxi and more like a cruise,” explained Heather Tamlyn, Arnold’s sales and marketing director. Arnold is just starting their second year of Sip N’ Sail cruises, which depart from Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, and St. Ignace, and include a variety of different themed cruises, from a craft beer cruise or sunset cruise to their Saturday fireworks cruises and the Great Turtle Voyage that tours around the island for great photo opportunities.

“The chance to tour the Straits and especially to go under the Mackinac Bridge is always popular,” Tamlyn said.

Arnold also transports horses over to Mackinac Island for the summer season — between 800 and 1,000 horses each year, and its quite a sight to see as the horses board the ferry 15 at a time. “They’re hitched to one spot on the boat and don’t seem to mind the trip at all,” Tamlyn said.

For more information: arnoldline.com.

STAR LINE MACKINAC ISLAND New Catamaran and “Skipper” While it’s name has yet to be decided, Star Line is introducing a new ship to its ferry lineup in the middle of June and will be running the new vessel primarily from their Mackinaw City location.

The jet-powered catamaran will carry 345 passengers on three levels. “It’s a super-comfortable ride, smooth in all kinds of weather,” said Lora Brown, Star Line’s director of sales and marketing.

In addition to the new ferry, Star Line guests will have the opportunity to meet “Skipper,” Star Line Mackinac Island’s new starfish mascot, a bright yellow cartoon-like character whose primary job is to welcome travelers to the ferries and to Mackinac Island.

Skipper is also the namesake of three new souvenir and nautical-wear stores that Star Line is opening called Skipper’s Landing — two shops in Mackinaw City and one in St. Ignace.

Star Line offers several themed cruises as well, including their sunset cruises, which depart from Mackinaw City on Thursday evenings and from St. Ignace on Monday evenings; their Saturday night fireworks cruises; and Friday night Mackinac Island Music Cruises.

“Our music cruises will feature live performers right on the ferries,” Brown said, “and this year will include shows from Patrick Springsteen and classic rock band Aisle 8, among others.”

For more information: mackinacferry.com.

SHEPLER’S MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY The Miss Margy and Advanced Car Care The big news at Shepler’s is the addition of a new ferry boat, the Miss Margy, an 85-foot climate-controlled vessel made of stainless steel and aluminum, custom-built for Shepler’s by Moran Iron Works in Onaway. This is the second boat to be named after Margaret Shepler, the co-founder of Shepler’s.

“The Miss Margy was made in Michigan, by Michigan, for Michigan,” Shepler’s President Chris Shepler said. “We’re real proud of her. The Iron Works put her together for us, and then we added the windows and painted it. The painting was a four-month process using the same kind of epoxy paint used on aircraft carriers.”

Also new at Shepler’s: their new car-care system, a series of six high-definition cameras in a drive-through tent that will keep a visual record of each overnighted car’s condition as it enters and exits the Shepler’s lot.

“Each car will get a barcode, and our cams will take six high-def photos as it comes in, and six again when it leaves,” Shepler said. “We’re responsible for the cars parked in our lot overnight, and before, we’d spend 3–4 minutes carefully looking over every inch of each car and taking notes. At 70,000 cars per year, that’s a lot of time spent.” If there’s no incident with the car, the photos are deleted after two weeks.

The system saves time for Shepler’s employees and ensures that several safety eyes are on the guests’ cars that are parked in Shepler’s lot.

Continuing at Shepler’s this year will be their specialty cruises, including a variety of lighthouse jaunts, Night Sky Cruises with Mary Stewart Adams of the Headlands Dark Sky Park, fireworks cruises, and a special five-hour extended cruise into the Les Cheneaux Islands in northern Lake Huron.

For more information: sheplersferry.com.

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3. Polly Carlton, Rachel Flynn, and Melissa Smith in the bright TC sun at Hotel Indigo’s rooftop bar.

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4. The crowd begins to gather on Hotel Indigo’s rooftop bar for the Traverse Ticker’s monthly Recess party.

5. Kristine Chambers, Heidi Pintar, Kate Tallman, and Kim Brothers looking summer-ready at Recess.

6. Luther Kurtz and Steven Cross enjoy lemonade and sunshine at the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance annual luncheon.

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While he hasn’t quite re-hit the heights of his debut, musicforthemorningafter, singersongwriter Yorn has at least stepped several rungs back up the ladder with his first album since 2010, unless you count a couple of wan and somewhat misguided collaborations. This set shows off gleams of what Yorn’s best known for: lyrically wry, musically catchy tracks like the first single, “Lost Weekend,” the thoughtful “Shopping Mall,” and off-guard earworm “Screaming at the Setting Sun.”

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Even ‘Stripped Down,’ Rick Springfield is still an impressive figure: Springfield made his debut as a rock singer, producing radio hits such as “Jessie’s Girl” before branching out into acting and writing. Springfield’s filmography includes a starring role on the ’90s television series High Tide, a three-season stint on the daytime drama General Hospital, and, more recently, a supporting appearance on True Detective. Springfield’s “Stripped Down” show offers an intimate glimpse into the amazing life he’s experienced through music, with personal stories introducing each song in the set, plus an audience Q&A!

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Merging classic folk Americana with alt-country and perfectlyspaced harmonies, Minnesota band The Jayhawks, now in their third decade, are still cranking out the albums, although this is their first since 2011. It was worth the wait though, thanks to tracks like the summery “Lovers of the Sun,” the quirky and observational “Leaving the Monsters Behind,” the social commentary of “Lies in Black and White,” and the pretty “I’ll Be Your Key.”

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m. ward – more rain – merge

Yet another singer-songwriter who got sidetracked to less worthy side projects (see: tepid duets with the otherwise talented Zooey Deschanel), Ward is back and welcome with this new collection of solo tunes that leans toward his more indie-rock sound, from the sharp song construction and hook of “Pirate Radio” to the acoustic foundation of “Time Won’t Wait” and Ward’s inimitable cover of The Beach Boys’ “You’re So Good To Me.”

foy vance – the wild swan – elektra

He’s recently signed to Ed Sheeran’s record label (and a hint of Sheeran’s sound can be heard here, as well) and is prepping for a summer tour with Elton John, but none of that has really affected Vance’s quirky acoustic-rock sound, except that the production levels have a brighter sheen on them. He’s still presenting tunes solidly true to himself, from the philosophical ode “Noam Chomsky is a Soft Revolution” to the earthy simmer of “Upbeat Feelgood.”

may 28

saturday

MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION & LAYING OF THE LILACS: Presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society at the Grand Army of the Republic Monument in Benzonia Township Cemetery at 11am. Following, GAR flag holders will be placed on the graves of Civil War veterans who belonged to the Colored Troops at the Joyfield Township Cemetery. 231-882-5539.

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CHARLEVOIX CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL: Noon – 6pm, Bridge Park, Charlevoix. Cost: $10 at gate (includes two tasting tickets).

Enjoy a celebration of MI craft beer, local food & entertainment. visitcharlevoix.com

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GLEN HAVEN DAYS HISTORIC FESTIVAL: Step back in time to 1916 at the Glen Haven historic village & U.S. Life-Saving Service Station at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore from 10am-4pm. Featuring hands-on activities & costumed reenactments. www.nps.gov/slbe

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MEET THE FARMERS, MEET THE FOOD!: 4-7pm, Bluestem Farm, East Jordan. Pet a chicken, pull food out of the ground & eat it. This interactive farm tour includes a free screening of Michael Pollan’s documentary “In Defense of Food,” followed by a discussion panel. bluestemfarm.net

-------------------BIRD & HABITAT HIKE ON CHARTER SANCTUARY: With Kay Charter. Meet at the Discovery Center, Omena at 9am.

Presented by Saving Birds Thru Habitat. savingbirds.org

-------------------SPRING HIKE: Meet at the DNR trailhead on Mollineaux Rd., Frankfort at 2pm. Led by local botanist Judy Kelly. Free. Register: aime@benziecd.org

-------------------STAFFORD’S TOP OF MI COMMUNITY MARATHON & 10K: The marathon starts in Bridge Park, downtown Charlevoix at 7:30am. Proceeds benefit Top of MI Trails Council & Petoskey High School Cross Country & Track teams. trailscouncil.org

dance. Featuring live music. Donation. 231263-4499.

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34TH ANNUAL BAYSHORE MARATHON: An out & back course along the west shore of East Grand Traverse Bay. Starts at 7:15am at NMC, TC. There is also a half marathon & 10K. Presented by the TC Track Club. ALL RACES ARE FULL. bayshoremarathon.org

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“THE KITCHEN WITCHES”: Meet Isobel & Dolly, two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years. 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre at the Depot, TC. Tickets, $17. oldtownplayhouse.com

-------------------MACKINAW MEMORIAL BRIDGE RUN: Starts at 6am at Bridgeview Park at the north end of the bridge. 5.06 miles. Info: mackinawcity.com

-------------------MACKINAW MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, PAGEANT & FIREWORKS: Parade at 1pm. Pageant: Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British & Indian tribes on June 2, 1763. Today’s time is 3:30pm. Free.

There will also be a grand fireworks display tonight at dusk. mackinawcity.com

-------------------NORTHPORT CARS IN THE PARK: 10am-4pm, Haserot Park. northportcarsinthepark.com

-------------------MIRIAM PICO & DAVID CHOWN: Enjoy singer/songwriter Miriam Pico & pianist David Chown at the Music House Museum, Williamsburg from 7-9pm. Admission, $15. musichouse.org

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SALTRY SUMMER NIGHTS: Presented by NMC iDance at the City Opera House, TC. Featuring a blend of slow blues, Latin & swing. A dance workshop hosted by Mykl Werth takes place from 6-7:30pm, with the dance running from 8pm-12am. Tickets start at $7. Info: cityoperahouse.org

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CRAFT SHOW: Hosted by Lakes of the North Relay For Life team from 9am-3pm at Lakes of the North Assembly Room, 6273 Pineview Dr., Mancelona. Free admission.

For info email: thecreativepointe@gmail.com

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GREAT LAKES HUMANE SOCIETY BARN SALE: 9am-2pm, 7246 E. Harry’s Rd., TC. All sales benefit shelter animals. 231-846-8293.

-------------------PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT & EXHIBIT: From 10am-4pm artists will be seen painting in & around picturesque Leland. A reception & sale of these paintings will be held from 6-8pm at the Leelanau Community Cultural Center, Old Art Building, Leland. Tickets, $10; $8 OAB members. mynorthtickets.com

-------------------COUNTRY DANCE: Summit City Grange, Kingsley. 6pm hot dog dinner; 7-10pm

send your dates to: Jamie@Northernexpress.com

11TH ANNUAL MI BEER & BRAT FESTIVAL: 4-8pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Sample a huge selection of MI microbrews, local hard cider & mead, & gourmet brats from northwest MI markets.

Held slopeside. Also enjoy live music from Scarkazm & The Vintage, & the Back to Future Car Event. Advance tickets, $25; $30 day of. crystalmountain.com

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“ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID”: Presented by the Benzie Community Players at the Mills Community House, Benzonia at 7:30pm.

Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Available at Kilwin’s, Frankfort, or at door.

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ELK RAPIDS ART & CRAFTS SHOW: Over 70 crafters will line River St. from 10am4pm. business.elkrapidschamber.org

GO NATIVE! WILDFLOWER RESCUE PLANT & NATIVE PERENNIAL SALE: 9am-4pm, Village Green, Leland. Benefits the Village Green & Leelanau Conservancy projects. 231-256-9665.

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12TH ANNUAL BOARDMAN RIVER CLEAN SWEEP: 9am-3pm. For ages 10 & older. This event is followed by a picnic at the Oleson Pavilion, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. brcleansweep.org

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11TH ANNUAL ANTRIM COUNTY PETOSKEY STONE FESTIVAL: 8:30am4pm. Featuring a 5K Fun Race in Barnes Park, Eastport, kids’ stone skipping contest, Petoskey stone hunt, drum social/ dance group, pets that pull – dog demonstration, U.S. Coast Guard, Air Station TC Water Search & Rescue Demo, & more. petoskeystonefestival.com

-------------------THE FRIENDS OF IPL ANNUAL PLANT & FLOWER SALE: 9am-3pm, Ric’s Corner, Interlochen. tadl.org/interlochen

-------------------CYCLE NORTH CENTRAL STATE TRAIL: Led by Jim Conboy in cooperation with the Top of Michigan Trails Council. Ride from Cheboygan to Aloha & (if you choose) back

Don’t miss the 7th Annual Dirty Dog Dash, where you will cover 5 km of mountainous terrain with many obstacles thrown in along the way! Held on Saturday, June 4 at 11am, near the base of the Meadows Lift at Boyne Mtn. Resort, Boyne Falls. Also enjoy live music & more! boyne.com to Cheboygan. The ride begins at 10am at Cheboygan Trailhead, at the intersection of Western & Lincoln in Cheboygan. Info/register: 231-625-0260.

may 29

SUNDAY

NORTH MITTEN HALF MARATHON & 10K: 8am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. crystalmountain.com

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JAZZ & JOURNALISM: Help raise funds to keep the East Middle School journalism program alive. Enjoy music by the Jeff Haas Trio & TC student musicians from 3-5:30pm at Chateau Chantal, TC. Suggested minimum donation, $20.

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“THE KITCHEN WITCHES”: Meet Isobel & Dolly, two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years. 2pm, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre at the Depot, TC. Tickets, $17. oldtownplayhouse.com

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MACKINAW PAGEANT: May 28-30. Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British & Indian tribes on June 2, 1763. Today’s time is 2:30pm. Free. mackinawcity.com

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ORCHID HIKE: Join docents at the Houdek Dunes Natural Area, Leland at 2pm as you view more than 350 Pink Lady Slipper orchids & learn about their features.

Presented by the Leelanau Conservancy. leelanauconservancy.org

may 30

MONDAY

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE EVENTS:

BENZONIA: Service/flag ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 1pm.

BOYNE CITY: Services start at 8am at Memorial Park. Parade starts at the American Legion at 11:45am. Service at Veterans Park at noon.

BOYNE FALLS: Service at Memorial Park at 8:25am.

EAST JORDAN: Parade starts at 10:45am at GAR Park, & a program immediately follows in Memorial Park.

GAYLORD: Parade, 10am, starts at 408 W. Main St. Ceremony follows at Otsego County War Memorial.

HARBOR SPRINGS: Memorial Day 5K Run/ Walk: 8am, Zorn Park. There will also be a pancake breakfast at the American Legion & a parade followed by a waterfront ceremony. outfitterharborsprings.com INDIAN RIVER: Parade, 1pm, downtown Indian River. irchamber.com PETOSKEY: Parade & service, 10am, downtown Petoskey. petoskey.com TC: Veterans for Peace will honor the MI fallen service members & those suffering PTSD from 8am-4pm at the Open Space.

Taps will be played at noon, followed by the reciting of names of those killed in action.

- Service at Veterans Memorial Park, 10am. * The info listed here is what was available at the time of press. Check with your area chamber of commerce for more info.

-------------------CRAFT COCKTAIL WEEK: May 30 – June 3. Visit TC & Petoskey restaurants & bars to enjoy two expertly crafted cocktails & an

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may-june

28-05 Hip Replacement: The latest advancements

Are you suffering from hip pain? Hip replacement surgery has helped many people get back to the activities they enjoy. Learn about the latest advancements at this free seminar.

Justin J. Hollander, DO Orthopedic Surgeon

Join Orthopedic Surgeon Justin J. Hollander, DO, as he discusses the latest in hip replacement surgery. Dr. Hollander will present what you need to know and clear up common misunderstandings about the procedure so you can make informed decisions about your treatment options. Dr. Hollander practices at Traverse City Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and specializes in hip revision and replacement.

There is no cost to attend. Registration is required. Call 800-533-5520, or visit munsonhealthcare.org/ortho-events.

appetizer for $20. To find participating locations, visit: northernexpress.com

-------------------HERE COMES THE SUN PARTY: Held at The Cove, Leland. Doors open at 11am.

The Hidden Agenda Band plays from 1-5pm. thecoveleland.com

-------------------“CHALK YOUR WALK” DAY: Celebrating the Sidewalk Chalk Project’s 5th anniversary of one woman’s journey to pull out of sadness & overcome depression by creating positive messages on sidewalks from Northern MI to Tennessee. 10amnoon, Festival Square, Cheboygan. Chalk provided by donation, which will benefit mental health programs. Find ‘Sidewalk Chalk Project’ on Facebook.

-------------------LOCAL APPRECIATION DAY: Residents of Charlevoix, Emmet, Otsego, Antrim & Cheboygan counties can tour Castle Farms, Charlevoix for free today. All others, $5. New this year are tram rides. castlefarms.com

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MACKINAW PAGEANT: May 28-30. Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British & Indian tribes on June 2, 1763. Today’s time is 2:30pm. Free. mackinawcity.com

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Wednesday, June 1 | 6 - 7 pm NMC University Center | Room 7, Lower Level 2200 Dendrinos Dr. (off Cass St.) Traverse City, Michigan

munsonhealthcare.org

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TUESDAY

A FRONT STREET WRITER STORYTELLING EXTRAVAGANZA: Students from the Front Street Writers program will celebrate a year of writing with a public reading at City Opera House, TC at 6:30pm. Free. 231-631-1551.

-------------------CRAFT COCKTAIL WEEK: (See Mon., May 30)

jun 01

WEDNESDAY

LWVLC PRESENTS “FOOD SECURITY”: This forum will explore the impacts of a changing climate on sustainable food security & mitigations & adaptive strategies to address these changes. Noon, lower level of the Government Center, Suttons Bay. A meet & greet will be held at 11:15am. LWVLeelanau.org

-------------------CRAFT COCKTAIL WEEK: (See Mon., May 30)

Thursday, June 2 · 6:30 pm 19th annual Morel Mushroom Dinner $45pp · $20 wine pairing 231.347.0101 · 432 e lake St, petOSkey

jun 02

THURSDAY

AUTHOR HIGHLIGHTS BEST CYCLING ROUTES: Robert Downes presents “Biking Northern Michigan,” a digital-video presentation, at the Traverse Area District Library, TC at 7pm. Downes will share some of the region’s best routes, including a new 435-mile “Great Northern Loop.” tadl.org

-------------------31ST ANNUAL PARKINSON’S SUMMER FORUM: 8:30am-3pm, NMC Hagerty Center, TC. Info: gtaparkinsonsgroup.org

Thursday, June 16 · 6:30 pm Orin Swift Mediterranean Dinner — $60pp 231.348.3321 · 321 bay St, petOSkey

reservaTions required

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-------------------CRAFT COCKTAIL WEEK: (See Mon., May 30) -------------------THERAPY THURSDAY: Join the Builders Exchange of NW MI at Rare Bird Brewery, TC from 5-7pm. Enjoy casual networking with your construction industry friends.

-------------------“THE KITCHEN WITCHES”: Meet Isobel & Dolly, two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years. 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre at the Depot, TC.

Tickets, $17. oldtownplayhouse.com

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ER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: “The History & Mystery of South Fox Island Light Station”. 7pm, ER Area Historical Museum. elkrapidshistory.org

HARB SIC: C 60 mi know at Birc Afterw $30 a under

--------------------------------------CONCERTS ON THE LAWN: Enjoy acoustic rock, Latin, jazz & Great Lakes World Music with Song of the Lakes. 7pm, GT Pavilions, TC. Free.

-------------------NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES: Presents Brian Castner at the City Opera House, TC at 7pm. Castner’s latest book is “The Ways we Kill and Die: An Elegy for a Fallen Comrade, and the Hunt for his Killer,” about a fallen TC soldier. Guest host is Benjamin Busch. Doors open at 6pm with live music, cash bar & treats from Morsels. Tickets start at $15 with a discount for veterans. operahouse.org

jun 03

FRIDAY

THE MCCARTNEY YEARS TRIBUTE: Celebrating Paul McCartney at the height of his career in the mid-1970s. 8pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Led by Yuri Pool as Sir Paul. Tickets: $30 advance, $35 door.

RamsdellTheatre.org

-------------------CRAFT COCKTAIL WEEK: (See Mon., May 30) -------------------6TH ANNUAL RECYCLE-A-BICYCLE: Those wishing to sell bikes in the swap on Sat., June 4 can drop off & check in at the Old Town Parking Deck, TC tonight from 5-8pm. Presented by TART Trails. traversetrails.org

-------------------DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY SUMMER OPEN HOUSE: 5-11pm. Featuring the Petoskey Steel Drum Band in Pennsylvania Park. petoskeydowntown.com

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“MADAME LA GIMP”: This tale of antics & romance will be presented by the Glen Arbor Arts Association Readers’ Theater at 7:30pm at the GAAA. It is preceded by “In a New York Minute.” glenarborart.org

-------------------“ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID”: Presented by the Benzie Community Players at the Mills Community House, Benzonia at 7:30pm.

Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Available at Kilwin’s, Frankfort, or at door.

-------------------LEELANAU ARTISTS’ 16TH ANNUAL EXHIBIT: Enjoy the work of a group of visual artists who meet weekly to paint at the Old Art Building. The opening reception will be held tonight from 5-7:30pm at the Old Art Building, Leland. oldartbuilding.com

-------------------“THE KITCHEN WITCHES”: (See Thurs., June 2)

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67TH ANNUAL LILAC FESTIVAL: Mackinac Island, June 3-12. Today includes MI beer & wine tasting, the Cannonball BBQ Hayride, & Sip N’ Sail Sunset Cruise. mackinacisland.org

jun 04

SATURDAY

AUTHOR HIGHLIGHTS BEST CYCLING ROUTES: Robert Downes presents “Biking Northern Michigan,” a digital-video presentation, at Horizon Books, TC at 10am. Downes will share some of the region’s best routes, including a new 435-mile “Great Northern Loop.”

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-------------------HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC: Choose between a 20 mile, 45 mile or 60 mile route that includes scenic M-119, known as the “Tunnel of Trees.” Starts at Birchwood Inn; must start by 9:30am.

Afterwards enjoy lunch in the courtyard. $30 adults, $20 children 6-12, & free for 5 & under. birchwoodinn.com

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DIRTY DOG DASH: This race covers 5 km of mountainous terrain with many obstacles thrown in along the way. There will also be live music. 11am, near the base of the Meadows Lift at Boyne Mtn. Resort, Boyne Falls. boyne.com

-------------------LIFT EVERY VOICE CONCERT SERIES: With the Madrigal Chorale at 8pm at John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View Association, Petoskey. Free. madrigalchorale.org

-------------------FREE BIRDING HIKE & MORE: Enjoy a birding hike at 10am at Boardman River Nature Center, TC. Bring binoculars. At 1pm will be Petoskey stone polishing under the Oleson Pavilion, TC. Presented by the GT Conservation District. natureiscalling.org

-------------------“ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID”: (See Fri., June 3)

-------------------FISH-TC.COM TROUT DERBY: Held on East & West GT Bays from 6am-noon.

Anglers from all over MI can fish for cash & prizes. Info: Fish-TC.com

-------------------LEELANAU ARTISTS’ 16TH ANNUAL EXHIBIT: Enjoy the work of a group of visual artists who meet weekly to paint at the Old Art Building. Today’s hours are 10am-5pm at the Old Art Building, Leland. oldartbuilding.com

-------------------6TH ANNUAL RECYCLE-A-BICYCLE: 9am-2pm, Old Town Parking Deck, TC. Presented by TART Trails. traversetrails.org

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KINGSLEY’S ADAMS FLY FESTIVAL: Held at the Kingsley Branch of the Traverse Area District Library from noon – 6pm. Featuring fly tying demos, casting instruction, river boat displays, fly fishing art, Adams fly lore & history, live music & much more. tadl.org/kingsley

-------------------“THE KITCHEN WITCHES”: (See Thurs., June 2)

-------------------67TH ANNUAL LILAC FESTIVAL: Mackinac Island, June 3-12. Today includes the Lilac Festival 10K, Walk & Talk with Lilacs, Coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Dancin’ in the Streets & much more. mackinacisland.org

-------------------MARITIME HERITAGE ALLIANCE’S 30TH ANNUAL BOAT AUCTION: Registration & viewing of boats, 9am; bidding, 11am, Discovery Center, TC. Benefits the Schooner Madeline, MHA Restoration Shop, & other MHA projects. maritimeheritagealliance.org

-------------------ART BEAT: 10am-5pm, Elk Rapids. Participating galleries include Mullaly’s 128 Studio & Gallery, Twisted Fish Gallery, Blue Heron Gallery & Elk Rapids Day Park/Sculpture Garden. Featuring live music, giveaways & artist demonstrations. elkrapidschamber.org

-------------------TRAVERSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS BOB JAMES & FIREBIRD: Two-time Grammy winner Bob James, a prominent artist in the jazz world, debuts his Piano Concerto with the TSO.

7:30pm, Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts. Tickets start at $20. mynorthtickets.com

-------------------PAINT OUT: CHECK-IN: 8am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Artwork due back to CTAC: 3-4pm. Reception, awards & Wet Paint Sale: 5-8pm, upper level of the Carnegie Building. crookedtree.org

-------------------TANTALIZING TREES: Join Leelanau Conservancy docents for a hike at Krumwiede Forest Reserve, Maple City at 10am. Learn about different tree species that grow here & how they thrive, & in some cases are under decline, in Leelanau County. leelanauconservancy.org

jun 05

SUNDAY

“MADAME LA GIMP”: This tale of antics & romance will be presented by the Glen Arbor Arts Association Readers’ Theater at 3:30pm at the GAAA. It is preceded by “In a New York Minute.” glenarborart.org

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29TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS’ DAY PICNIC: Held on the front lawn of Building 50, TC from 1-3pm. There will also be mini-massages, manicures, music, art therapy & more. Free, but must register: 935-6576.

-------------------ARTS IN ACTION: Featuring singer, songwriter, guitarist & music teacher Gregory Evans. He will give a presentation about guitars & ukuleles. 1:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. greatlakeskids.org

-------------------“ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID”: Presented by the Benzie Community Players at the Mills Community House, Benzonia at 2pm.

Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Available at Kilwin’s, Frankfort, or at door.

-------------------LEELANAU ARTISTS’ 16TH ANNUAL EXHIBIT: Enjoy the work of a group of visual artists who meet weekly to paint at the Old Art Building. Today’s hours are 11am-4pm at the Old Art Building, Leland. oldartbuilding.com

-------------------BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Plus ham, sausage & biscuits, eggs & cinnamon rolls. All for a donation at Rainbow of Hope Farm, Kingsley from 8am – noon. rainbowofhopefarm.weebly.com

-------------------“THE KITCHEN WITCHES”: Meet Isobel & Dolly, two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years. 2pm, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre at the Depot, TC. Tickets, $17. oldtownplayhouse.com

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67TH ANNUAL LILAC FESTIVAL: Mackinac Island, June 3-12. Today includes Walk & Talk with Lilacs, Learning About Lilacs, Lilac Festival Art Poster Reception, & Great Turtle Voyage aboard the Isle Royal Queen III. mackinacisland.org

ONGOING

MEDITATION: All forms welcome. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation building, TC on Sundays, 5-7pm. A book discussion will follow. No charge, small donation requested. www.tcmmg.org

-------------------THE VILLAGE OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: On the Piazza at The Village at GT Commons, TC on Mondays through Oct. from 12-4pm. www.thevillagetc.com

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-------------------SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Farmers & gardeners from around the local region bring their fresh produce, flowers & baked goods to this Downtown Farmers Market located between Cass & Union streets, across from Clinch Park, TC. Held on Wednesdays from 8am-noon, & Saturdays from 7:30am-noon through Oct. www.downtowntc.com

Kick-off weekend for Stroll the Streets and Stroll Through History!

-------------------KALKASKA FARMERS MARKET: Held at Railroad Square in downtown Kalkaska on Tuesdays through Oct. 11, 2-6pm. 231384-1027.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, Downtown

• Stroll the Streets begins! Every Friday evening in summer, 6-9 pm • NEW Historic Residential Tour including guided horse-drawn tours, 7 pm • Self-guided Historic Downtown Tours, available in stores and Chamber • Teddy Roosevelt’s balcony speech, Oddfellows Building, 7 pm • 19th century music “Dodworth Duo”, Chamber corner, 6-9 pm

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INTERLOCHEN FARMERS MARKET: Interlochen Shopping Center, big parking lot behind Ric’s, Interlochen Corners, 9am2pm, every Sun. through Oct. facebook. com/interlochenfarmersmarket

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, Veterans Park

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• Antique fire trucks on display • Community ball game (come and play!) and potluck,12:30 pm • Farmers Market & kids games, 8-Noon

Ragtime Concert

“River Raisin Ragtime Revue”

CTAC ARTISANS & FARMERS MARKET: Located in the Carnegie Library Building, & on the Bidwell Plaza, Petoskey when weather permits, the market is held on Fridays through June 3 from 10am-1pm. Featuring local produce, preserves, & handmade gift items. There will also be art, live music & a kids craft table. crookedtree.org

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$20 at the door

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Sommerset Pointe Saturday June 11, 7:30-9 pm GET TICKETS AT: Sommerset Pointe, Country Now & Then, Local Flavor, Pat O’Brien Real Estate, Boyne Chamber, and boynehistory.com

HEAR A TOE-TAPPING SAMPLE!

ragtimeband.org

Sponsored by Sommerset Pointe, Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau, Pat O’Brien Realty

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MEDICINE MEN & WOMEN GATHER: On the new moon or the Weds. prior to one, to share seeds, plants, stories & medicines. May 4 – third week of Oct. Info: wisewomengather@gmail.com

-------------------25 CENT COMMUNITY WALK: Held every Tues. through Sept. 27 starting at the Bellaire COA parking lot at 4:45pm. Walk the trails from 5-6pm. There will be beginner & advanced groups. 231-533-8703.

-------------------BRAND NEW MEET-UP: Meet with new & expecting parents & trade stories. Meets at ELF, GT Commons, TC every Sun., Weds. & Fri. at 10am. eatlearnfrolic.com

-------------------COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS: A program of recovery using the Twelve Steps. Held at Friends of the Light Church, TC on Thursdays from 5:306:30pm. traversecityceahow.webs.com

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-------------------COLORING CLUB FOR GROWN-UPS: Held on Wednesdays from 12-1pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Free. crookedtree.org/tc

-------------------PET ADOPTIONS: Pets Naturally hosts pets from Cherryland Humane Society every Saturday from 11am to 2pm. 1420 S. Airport Rd., TC. www.petsnaturallytc.com

-------------------BOXING FOR PARKINSON’S: Parkinson’s Network North meets at 10am every Mon. at Fit For You, TC for these free sessions. gtaparkinsonsgroup.org

-------------------“JUST FOR US” BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the first Tues. of every month from 6:30-8:30pm at the McLaren Northern MI John & Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion & Dialysis Center, Petoskey. 800-248-6777.

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SONG OF THE MORNING, VANDERBILT: Free yoga classes, Tues. – Fri., 7:308:30am. songofthemorning.org

-------------------BLISSFEST UKES FOR YOU CLUB: Ukulele enthusiasts meet the second & fourth Mon. of each month at Red Sky Stage, Petoskey from 7-9pm to learn, play & discuss ukuleles. Free. redskystage.com

-------------------POETRY SLAM: Held the first Mon. of every month at Red Sky Stage, Petoskey at 6pm.

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TRAVERSE BAY BLUES SOCIETY JAM SESSION: Held the third Thurs. of every month from 7-10pm at InsideOut Gallery, TC. traversebayblues.com

PETOSKEY FILM THEATER: Showing international, indie, art house & documentary films on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Carnegie Building, 451 E. Mitchell St., next to Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Donations welcome.

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Monkees, Death Cab, Weezer Get toGether to rock Retro fans and hipsters, unite! The three surviving members of ’60s pop outfit The Monkees have been collaborating with the likes of Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger, and Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo to record a new album celebrating The Monkees’ 50th anniversary. Included on the set will be new songs — several penned with the abovementioned gentlemen of rock — plus several versions of unreleased tracks The Monkees recorded back in the ’60s. The album, called Good Times! will be in outlets June 10 …

Eurovision Song Contest has concluded its extravagant competition for yet another year, with the Ukraine’s Jamala taking the No. 1 spot and Eurovision trophy with her politically themed song “1944.” Australia took second place with singer Dami Im and her song “Sound of Silence” (not related to the Simon and Garfunkel song), while Russia’s entry by Sergey Lazarev won the public vote but lost in the Eurovision jury vote and dropped to third place …

Emeli Sande’s next album is expected soon; the singer was all over the place four years ago after performing at the opening and closing ceremonies of the London Olympic

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Games and then launching a tour of her own. She took a break to work on some new music, and now it looks like the results are on the way from Sande and producer Naughty Boy, who also worked with the artist on her debut album, Our Version of Events. No title or songs have been listed yet for the set, but it’s expected well before the end of this year Step away from political conflict and conversations for a night and catch a date on the upcoming inaugural Make America Rock Again Tour, which brings a loud lineup of “r-a-w-k” from Crazytown, Alien Ant Farm, 12 Stones, and Trapt to a city near you starting August 6. Tour stops include Detroit (Aug. 14), Arlington Heights, Ill. (Aug. 17), Minneapolis (Sept. 9), Kalamazoo (Sept.r 11), and Philly (Sept. 21) …

MODERN ROCK LINK OF THE WEEK: Vegas, baby? That’s where you’ll want to head for this year’s returning Life is Beautiful Music and Art Festival in September (23– 25), which will include performances from Mumford and Sons, Flume, Major Lazer, The Lumineers, The Shins, Chromeo, J. Cole, and Leon Bridges. For tickets and more infomation, visit lifeisbeautiful.com…

MINI BUZZ: Speaking of Eurovision, Justin Timberlake

recently popped up on the show’s finale to debut a brand new single called “Can’t Stop the Feeling” …

James Blake also released some surprise music last week in the form of a new album called The Colour in Anything …

Ibiza Rocks has named its lineup for this year’s event, which will kick off June 15 and include Rat Boy, Slaves, Sister Bliss, Example, and DJ Wire …

The Ohana Music Fest will take place in Orange County, Calif., August 27–28, and will be headlined with Elvis Costello, X, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lana Del Rey, and Band of Horses …

Chevelle will be back July 8 with

(appropriately) its eighth album, The North Corridor, on Epic Records, on which the band teams up with QOTSA producer Joe Barresi Good Charlotte is returning on July 15 with its first new album in six years, Youth Authority, which will be accompanied by a tour kicking off late this month …

And these artists are returning now with this week’s new album releases … The Kills’ Ash and Ice … Fatherson’s Open Book … and Ladyhawke’s Wild Things … and that’s the buzz for this week’s Modern Rock.

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• 522 - MANISTEE Tues. -- Karaoke Thurs., Fri., Sat. -- DJ • BUCKLEY BAR - BUCKLEY Fri. -- DJ Karaoke/Sounds - Duane & Janet • CADILLAC SANDS RESORT Porthole Pub & Eatery: Thurs. -- Live music

SandBar Niteclub: Fri. & Sat. -- Phattrax DJs Fri. -- Karaoke/linedancing, 8:30 Sat. -- Dance videos, 8:30 • COYOTE CROSSING HOXEYVILLE Thurs. -- Open Mic Sat. -- Live Music

• DOUGLAS VALLEY WINERY MANISTEE Sun. -- Live music, 1:30-4:30pm • HI-WAY INN - MANISTEE Wild Weds. -- Karaoke Fri.-Sat. -- Karaoke/Dance • LOST PINES LODGE HARRIETTA Sat. -- Karaoke, dance videos

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska • 7 MONKS - TC 6/1 -- Levi Britton, 7:30pm 6/2 -- Mike Moran, 7:30pm • ACOUSTIC TAP ROOM - TC Sat. -- Jam session, 6-10 • BRAVO ZULU BREWING WILLIAMSBURG Fri. -- Bloodshot Victory, 7-10 • BREW - TC 5/29 -- Wail Sharq, 9-11 • BUD'S - INTERLOCHEN Thurs. -- Jim Hawley, 5-8 • FANTASY'S - GRAWN Adult Entertainment w/ DJ • GT DISTILLERY - TC 6/4 -- Cheryl Wolfram, 6-9 • GT RESORT & SPA - ACME Aerie Lounge: 6/3 -- John Pomeroy Lobby: 6/3-4 -- Blake Elliott • HAYLOFT INN - TC Thurs. -- Open mic night by Roundup Radio Show, 8 Fri. - Sat. thru May -- The Cow Puppies Fri. - Sat. thru June -- Two Old Broads & 3 Buddies • KALHO LOUNGE - KALKASKA 6/2 -- Carrie Westbay, 8 • LEFT FOOT CHARLEY - TC Mon. -- Open mic w/ Blake Elliott, 6-9 Patio: 6/3 -- Awesome Distraction, 6-8 • LITTLE BOHEMIA - TC Tues. -- TC Celtic, 7-9 • NORTH PEAK - TC Deck, 5-9: 5/28 -- Matt Phend 5/29 -- Mike Moran 6/1 -- Nick Vasquez 6/2 -- Project 6 - Dave Webber 6/3 -- Chris Sterr 6/4 -- Mike Moran Kilkenny's, 9:30-1:30: 5/27-28 -- Ben Daniels Band 6/3-4 -- Funk Shway Mon. -- Team Trivia Night, 7-9; karaoke, 9-1 Tues. -- Levi Britton, 8-12 Weds. -- The Pocket, 8-12

Thurs. -- 2 Bays DJs, 9:30-1:30 Sun. -- Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 7-9 • ORYANA NATURAL FOODS MARKET - TC Lake Street Cafe, 4-5: 5/28 -- Arianna Wasserman 5/29 -- Abigail Klinglesmith 5/30 -- Miller & Rockwood 5/31 -- Allie Kessel • PARK PLACE HOTEL - TC Beacon Lounge: Mon. -- Levi Britton, 8:30pm Thurs. - Sat. -- Tom Kaufmann • PARKSHORE LOUNGE - TC Fri. - Sat. -- DJ • RARE BIRD BREWPUB - TC 5/28 -- Jack Fivecoate, 8 Weds. -- Open mic, 8 • SAIL INN - TC Thurs. & Sat. -- Phattrax DJs, karaoke, dance videos • SIDE TRAXX - TC Weds. -- Impaired Karaoke, 10 Fri.-Sat. -- DJ/VJ Mike King • STATE STREET GRILL - TC Tues. -- Open mic night, 7-11 Fri. -- "Fri. Night Lights" w/ DJ J2xtrubl or DJ Bill da Cat, 10 • STREETERS - TC Ground Zero: 5/28 -- Machine Gun Kelly, 9 SOLD OUT • STUDIO ANATOMY - TC 6/4 -- The Good Die Young, Call Your Shots, & Goats of Death, 8 • TAPROOT CIDER HOUSE - TC Mon. -- Levi Britton, 7-9 Weds. -- Open mic, 7-10 Thurs. -- Acoustic G-Snacks, 7-10 Fri. -- Rob Coonrod, 8-10 Sat. -- Christopher Dark, 8-10 Sun. -- Kids open mic, 3 • THE FILLING STATION - TC 5/28 -- The Claudettes, 7-10 6/1 -- Ben Pervier, 7-10 6/2 -- Awesome Distraction, 7-10 6/3 -- The Mainstays, 8-11 6/4 -- Larry McCray, 8-11 6/5 -- Scot Bihlman, 1-4 • THE LITTLE FLEET - TC 5/29 -- Summer Launch Party w/

DJ Ras Marco, Soul Patch, Radel Rosin, & Skee-Town Stylee, 12p10p Weds. -- Vinyl Night, 7-9 Patio: 6/3 -- Hot N' Bothered, 6:30-9:30 • THE OL' SOUL - KALKASKA Weds. -- David Lawston, 8-12 • THE SHED BEER GARDEN - TC 6/3 -- Official Grand Opening Party w/ Jeff Bihlman, Jack Fivecoate, Mike Moran & David Lawston, noon - 10pm • THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO. - TC 5/28 -- EMINOR & her full band, 8-11 6/3 -- Knuckle Fuss, 8-11 6/4 -- Matt Gabriel Trio, 8-11 Mon. -- Rotten Cherries Open Mic Comedy, 8-9:30 Weds. -- WBC Jazz Society Jam, 6-10 • TRATTORIA STELLA - TC Tues. -- Ron Getz, 6-9 • TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY CO. 6/1 -- Mitch McKolay, 6-8 • UNION STREET STATION - TC 5/28 -- Head wsg Yum 5/29 -- Brotha James 5/31 -- Open mic w/ Chris Sterr 6/1 -- DJ DomiNate 6/2 -- Oh Brother Big Sister 6/3 -- Happy hour w/ Honorable Spirits, then Benjamin James Band 6/4 -- Benjamin James Band 6/5 -- Karaoke, 10-2 • WEST BAY BEACH RESORT - TC Patio: 5/27-28 -- Kat Orlando Trio, 5-9 View: 6/1 -- Comedy on the Bay w/ Andy Beningo Tues. -- Blues night, 7-10 Thurs. -- Jeff Haas Trio w/ saxwoman Laurie Sears Fri. -- DJ Veeda, 9-2 Sat. -- DJ Motaz, 9-2

Antrim & Charlevoix • BOYNE MTN. - BOYNE FALLS Erickson's: Fri.-Sat. -- Live ent., 8-11 • BRIDGE STREET TAP ROOM CHARLEVOIX 5/28 -- Jabo Bihlman, 8-11 5/29 -- Chris Calleja, 7-10 5/31 -- Sean Bielby, 7-10 6/3 -- Kellerville, 8-11 6/4 -- Pat Ryan, 8-11 6/5 -- Chris Calleja, 7-10 • CAFE SANTE - BOYNE CITY 5/28 -- Under the Moon, 8-11 6/2 -- Jake Allen, 8-11

6/3 -- Brett Mitchell, 8-11 6/4 -- Kellerville, 8-11 Mon. -- Nathan Bates, 6-9 • JORDAN INN - EAST JORDAN Tues. -- Open Mic w/ Cal Mantis, 7-11 Fri. & Sat. -- Live Music • LAKE CHARLEVOIX BREWING CO. - CHARLEVOIX 6/2 -- Adam & The Cabana Boys Weds. -- Trivia, 7 • MURRAY'S BAR & GRILL - EJ Fri. & Sat. -- Live Music • QUAY RESTAURANT &

TERRACE BAR - CHARLEVOIX Weds. -- Live jazz, 7-10 • RED MESA GRILL - BOYNE CITY 5/31 -- Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair, 6-9 • SHANTY CREEK RESORTS BELLAIRE Ivan's Café: Sat. -- DJ Stosh, 8:30-12:30 • SHORT'S BREWING CO. BELLAIRE 5/28 -- Eye Ham Wes, 8:30 5/29 -- Amy Andrews, 8

Traverse City's Jack Fivecoate brings his roots/reggae/folk to The Shed Beer Garden's Official Grand Opening Party on Friday, June 3. Located behind Blue Tractor, Traverse City, The Shed Beer Garden features a 1955 Chevy beer truck outiftted with eight beer taps and a wine cooler, as well as a food trailer. With large wooden picnic tables, this is a great spot to enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks this summer.

Joining Fivecoate are Jeff Bihlman, Mike Moran and David Lawston.

Antrim & Charlevoix 6/2 -- Escaping Pavement, 7:30-10 6/3 -- Bigfoot Buffalo, 8:30-11

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5/28 -- Lenny Treble, 6:30 5/31 -- Bill Dungjen & Mike Dorman, 6:30 • LAUGHING HORSE -THOMPSONVILLE Thurs. -- Karaoke, 9 Fri.-Sat. -- Band or DJ, 9 • LAURENTIDE WINERY - LK. LEELANAU 6/3 -- Randy Reszka • LEELANAU SANDS CASINO PESHAWBESTOWN Tues. -- 45th Parallel Polka Band, 12-4p • LUMBERJACK'S BAR & GRILL HONOR Thurs., Fri., Sat. -- Phattrax DJs, karaoke, dance videos • MARTHA'S LEELANAU TABLE - SB 6/3 -- Dolce, 6-9 Weds. -- The Windy Ridge Boys, 6-9 Sun. -- The Hot Biscuits, 6-9

• ROADHOUSE - BENZONIA Weds. -- Jake Frysinger, 5-8 • ST. AMBROSE CELLARS - BEULAH Tues. -- Speakeasy Open Mic, 6-8 • STORMCLOUD BREWING CO. FRANKFORT 5/28 -- Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair, 8-10 5/29 -- Elroy Meltzer, 8-10 5/30 -- Chloe & Olivia Kimes, 5-8 6/3 -- Jake Frysinger, 8-10 6/4 -- Alfredo, 8-10 • THE COVE - LELAND 5/30 -- Here Comes the Sun Party w/ The Hidden Agenda Band, 1-5 • WESTERN AVE. GRILL - GLEN ARBOR Fri. -- Open Mic Sat. -- Karaoke

Emmet & Cheboygan • BARREL BACK RESTAURANT WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE Weds. -- Michelle Chenard, 5-8 • BEARDS BREWERY - PETOSKEY Weds. -- "Beards on Wax" (vinyl only night spun by DJ J2xtrubl), 8-11 • CITY PARK GRILL - PETOSKEY 5/28 -- Bigfoot Buffalo, 10 5/29 -- Duffy King, 9 5/31 -- Dane Tollas, 8 6/3 -- Fight for the Festival on the Bay Finals, 10 6/4 -- The Mainstays, 10 Sun. -- Trivia • DIXIE SALOON - MACKINAW CITY Thurs. -- Gene Perry, 9-1 Fri. & Sat. -- DJ • KEWADIN CASINO - SAULT STE. MARIE DreamMakers Theater: 5/28 -- Yesterday-Tribute to Beatles, 8

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Big polyester collars and wah-wah pedals do not a decade make. You need, at minimum, a hint of the national malaise and paranoia that marked post-Watergate/Vietnam War–era America. Just because you set your story back there does not mean your work is done. You better back it up with some compelling storytelling.

So it’s with some disappointment that for all it’s dazzling sheen, excellent performances, and entertaining joie de vivre, that I pronounce The Nice Guys, a buddy cop/caper mystery set in Los Angeles in 1977, written and directed by noted action guru Shane Black (Iron Man 3, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), a dull and soulless affair. The film may as well be set in a timeline concurrent with ours, just without cell phones.

Black’s disco-era Los Angeles is scrubbed clean and shiny; there’s no grime, grease, grit (aside from the CGI smog that conveniently pops up), or even rubbish in the streets. It’s a shame too. Black is a very talented filmmaker, one of those directors who, if he had the patience for detail and made the time and setting as important as the story and his wonderful characters, could knock it out of the park.

But this movie feels like the result of Black watching P.T. Anderson’s Inherent Vice and Boogie Nights and thinking, “I could do that.” Yet, to some degree, Black seems to have much more fun in the process than Anderson, and by virtue, so will you, the audience. It’s popcorn noir — a lighthearted take on L.A. Confidential or Chinatown — yet it’s all so unchallenging and captured with such mugging moments that its loving send-up borders on bothersome.

And speaking of Inherent Vice, the central story of The Nice Guys could not be more Pynchonian: Someone is murdering everyone involved with a hush-hush, unreleased pornographic film called What Do You Think of My Car, Big Boy. Why? Because the film is encoded with (or blatantly spells out — it’s never really explained) the truth of a criminal conspiracy perpetrated by the Detroit auto industry in suppressing the development of

the pollution-curbing catalytic converter.

The cover-up goes all the way the top, and there are sinister (and again, these are Pynchoniansinister) forces at work to keep the lid on the whole operation. How great of an idea is that? I can think of few funnier, cleverer, madcap, insane plots for a conspiracy film. Too bad they don’t.

Instead the plot focuses on incompetent private investigator Holland March (Ryan Gosling) and do-gooder hired enforcer Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) as they try to track down one of the actresses (The Leftovers’ Margaret Qualley) from said porno film, which has mysteriously disappeared. Beginning as enemies, transitioning into friendly adversaries, and ending finally as begrudging partners, March and Healy are a fairly exquisite duo, and it’s easy to see why the film got caught up in their relationship: Their chemistry is as real as Gosling’s finely ripped pecs.

They follow the trajectory you’d expect, detouring only for some virtuoso comedic moments that really hit (Gosling on a toilet, burning himself with a cigarette down his pants? Yes, please!). Both Gosling and Russell have excellent timing, and Gosling brings a lot to the table — much more than the insecure cultural critics who see him as nothing more than a pretty-boy meme.

Of the two, though, Crowe is the standout.

He’s more self-assured, a cool-uncle type with toughness and tenderness in equal parts. We don’t get to see Russell Crowe that much these days, and his performance here will remind you that that’s unfortunate; he’s still a compelling on-screen presence.

The standout player in the film, however (and reason alone to see the film), is a young actress named Angourie Rice, who plays March’s 11-yearold daughter, Holly. Well-written and well-acted, Holly is precocious but never cloying and never a damsel in distress. She possesses an innate intelligence and maturity her dopey father relies on while being almost entirely mystified by. She’s the thread of normalcy that winds through the film, and you’ll be thankful she’s around, keeping everyone in check. This is Rice’s first American role, but I hope it is far from the last.

Meg Weichman is a perma-intern at the Traverse City Film Festival and a trained film archivist.

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George Clooney plays Lee Gates, the smarmy showman host of “Money Monster,” a thinly veiled parody of CNBC’s Mad Money. “We don’t do journalism,” says his girl Friday producer Patty Finn (Julia Roberts in full Erin Brockovich mode) as she and her staff do a pre-show Walk and Talk.

Enter working stiff everyman Kyle Budwell (Unbroken’s Jack O’Connell), who lost his life savings thanks to Gates’ advice.

At the end of his rope, Kyle sneaks into the studio, taking Gates hostage, live on air. And that’s when things get tricky.

Money Monster takes some seriously strange, surprising, and shocking turns. And it may be much deeper than it looks on the surface. You will walk away either instantly forgetting what you just saw, or convinced you just watched a subversive indictment of American capitalism. But it’s kept me thinking, which ultimately means it succeeded — and also, perhaps, is worth your money.

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: Like many men, you’re looking to emulate something you saw in porn — only it’s the coffee table in the background.

Though you refer to yourself as celibate, celibacy is a behavior a person chooses — a decision to fight off the urges most people have to hop on another person and do the humpus rumpus. What you have is a feeling — a longing for sex on a par with the enthusiasm of a guest at a trendy cocktail party being offered a slightly squirming sushi appetizer: “Uh, thanks, but don’t mind if I don’t.”

Assuming you’ve been checked out by a doctor for any possible medical issues, chances are you’re “ace” — as people who are asexual like to call themselves. Asexuality is a sexual orientation — that of a person who, as social psychologist Anthony Bogaert puts it, has “a lack of sexual attraction or desire for others.”

Asexuality is pretty uncommon. According to a survey that Bogaert did in the U.K., maybe 1 percent of the population has an asexual orientation. (This estimate may be on the low side, as it was done in 2004, long before the varieties of sexuality and gender began rivaling the choices in the salad bar at Souplantation.)

Asexuality plays out in varied ways. Some asexuals lack any interest in sex, finding it about as appealing as having another person stick a finger up their nose repeatedly (while panting, moaning, and shrieking in ecstasy).

Others sometimes have urges for sexual release; they just have no desire to expand their dating pool beyond their hand. So, while sexual attraction involves noticing another person and wanting to do all sorts of sex things

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with them, asexuals might find a person aesthetically pleasing but are generally as sexually interested in them as most of us would be in an adding machine or a potato.

There are those who contend that asexuality is a physical or psychological disorder.

And sure, some people probably use asexuality as a cover for unresolved issues or for shock value — like my (decidedly straight) sister did in coming home from college freshman year and announcing to my conservative Republican mother, “I think I’m a lesbian.” My mother handled this perfectly: “That’s nice; please put out the plates for dinner.”

Clinical psychologist Lori Brotto explains that asexuality doesn’t meet the psychiatric bible’s criteria for an arousal disorder — physiological impairment or distress at the lack of attraction to others. Research

by Brotto and others also finds that asexuals, in general, don’t seem any crazier than the rest of us and have normal hormone levels and normal arousability, reflected in erectile function and vaginal lubrication.

As one asexual put it: “I did, you know, test the equipment…and everything works fine, pleasurable and all; it’s just not actually attracted to anything.’’

Some asexuals get into relationships with other people because they want a partner and/or a family. (They’re asexual, not aloving.) The problem comes if they don’t disclose that their sexual orientation is “Do you mind if I read while you do that?”

As for your situation, if you don’t feel there’s anything missing from your life, well, yay for you. But consider the “selfexpansion” model for romantic relationships, by psychologist Arthur Aron and his colleagues. It confirms what many of us intuitively understand: In addition to the ways a relationship challenges people emotionally, it expands who they are as individuals through exposure to their partner’s ideas, identity, possessions, and social circle.

You might be able to have that sort of partnership — with a girlfriend who likes the same hot stuff you probably do in bed (microwaved Chinese food). You can connect with like-minded individuals on the big forum for asexuals — AVEN, the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (asexuality.org). You might make some friends, and who knows…you might even meet the woman of your dreams — one who can’t wait to go home with you for a long night of meaningless Scrabble.

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(May 21-June 20): I foresee fertile chaos in your immediate future, Gemini. I predict lucky accidents and smoldering lucidity and disciplined spontaneity. Do you catch the spirit of what I’m suggesting? Your experiences will not be describable by tidy theories. Your intentions will not fit into neat categories. You will be a vivid embodiment of sweet paradoxes and crazy wisdom and confusing clarity. Simple souls may try to tone you down, but I hope you will evade their pressure as you explore the elegant contradictions you encounter.

Love your life exactly as it is! Methodical improvisations will be your specialty.

Giving gifts that are both selfish and unselfish will be one of your best tricks.

“Healing extremes” will be your code phrase of power.

many sources on the Internet, “werifesteria” is an obscure word from Old English. But my research suggests it was in fact dreamed up within the last few years by a playful hoaxster.

Regardless of its origins, I think it’s an apt prescription to fix what’s bugging you. Here’s the definition: “to wander longingly through the forest in search of mystery and adventure.” If you are not currently seeking out at least a metaphorical version of that state, I think you should be.

Now is an excellent time to reap the catalytic benefits of being willingly lost in a wild, idyllic, relaxing setting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I’m debating about

which of your astrological houses will be your featured hotspot in the coming days.

I’m guessing it will come down to two options: your House of Valid Greed and your House of Obligatory Sharing. The House of Valid Greed has a good chance to predominate, with its lush feasts and its expansive moods. But the House of Obligatory Sharing has an austere beauty that makes it a strong possibility, as well.

Now here’s the trick ending, Leo: I’d like to see if you can emphasize both houses equally; I hope you’ll try to inhabit them both at the same time. Together they will grant you a power that neither could bestow alone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Between now

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And even if none of these exact events comes to pass, the odds are excellent that you will accomplish another unlikely or monumental feat. Congratulations in advance!

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birth to me once, yeah yeah yeah,” writes author Sara Levine. “But I’ve redone myself a million times.” I’m sure she is not demeaning her mom’s hard work, but rather celebrating her own. When’s the last time you gave birth to a fresh version of yourself? From where I stand, it looks like the next 12 to 15 months will be one of those fertile phases of reinvention. And right now is an excellent time to get a lightning-flash glimpse of what the New You might look like.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author Rebecca Solnit offers some tough advice that I think you could use. “Pain serves a purpose,” she says. “Without it you are in danger. What you cannot feel you cannot take care of.” With that in mind, Scorpio, I urge you to take full advantage of the suffering you’re experiencing. Treat it as a gift that will motivate you to transform the situation that’s causing you to hurt.

Honor it as a blessing you can use to rise above the mediocre or abusive circumstances you have been tolerating.

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you have ample room to accommodate an influx of new dispensations. As James Guida concludes: “Not to count or think of chickens.”

CaPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “No gift

is ever exactly right for me,” mourns Capricorn poet James Richardson. Don’t you dare be like him in the coming days. Do whatever you must to ensure that you receive at least one gift that’s exactly right for you. Two gifts would be better; three sublime. Here’s another thought from Richardson: “Success repeats itself until it is a failure.” Don’t you dare illustrate that theory. Either instigate changes in the way you’ve been achieving success, or else initiate an entirely new way.

Here’s one more tip from Richardson: “Those who demand consideration for their sacrifices were making investments, not sacrifices.” Don’t you dare be guilty of that sin. Make sacrifices, not investments. If you do, your sacrifices will ultimately turn out to be good investments.

AQUARIUs (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Life will invite you to explore the archetype of the Ethical Interloper in the coming days. The archetype of the Helpful Transgressor may tempt you, as well, and even the Congenial Meddler or the Compassionate Trickster might look appealing. I urge you to consider experimenting with all of these. It will probably be both fun and productive to break taboos in friendly ways. You could reconnoiter forbidden areas without freaking anyone out or causing a troublesome ruckus. If you’re sufficiently polite and kind in expressing your subversive intentions, you might leave a trail of good deeds in your wake.

PISCEs (Feb. 19-March 20): Your theme

comes from the title of a poem by Fortesa Latifi: “I Am Still Learning How to Do the Easy Things.” During the next phase of your astrological cycle, I invite you to specialize in this study. You may imagine that you are already a master of the simple, obvious arts of life, but here’s the news: Few of us are. And the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to refine your practice. Here’s a good place to start: Eat when you’re hungry, sleep when you’re tired, and give love when you’re lonely.

ARIEs (March 21-April 19): The voices

in our heads are our constant companions.

They fill our inner sanctuary with streams of manic commentary. Often we’re not fully cognizant of the bedlam, since the outer world dominates our focus. But as soon as we close our eyes and turn our attention inward, we’re immersed in the jabbering babble. That’s the bad news, Aries. Now here’s the good news. In the coming weeks you will have far more power than usual to ignore, dodge, or even tamp down the jabbering babble. As a result, you may get a chance to spend unprecedented amounts of quality time with the still, small voice at your core -- the wise guide that is often drowned out by all the noise.

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clined to believe that the best way to see the whole picture or the complete story is from above. The eagle that soars overhead can survey a vast terrain in one long gaze. The mountaintop perspective affords a sweeping look at a vast landscape. But sometimes this perspective isn’t perfectly useful. What we most need to see may be right next to us, or nearby, and it’s only visible if our vision is narrowly focused. Here’s how poet Charles Bernstein expresses it: “What’s missing from the bird’s eye view is plain to see on the ground.” Use this clue in the coming weeks.

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