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In what seems to be exceptionally relevant timing, Traverse City’s International Affairs Forum is hosting Karen Greenberg, one of the country’s top national security experts and author of “Rogue Justice: The Making of the Security State.” The book, which Kirkus named one of the best of 2016, goes deep inside the Bush and Obama administrations to show “how America’s post-9/11 War on Terror sparked a decade-long assault on the rule of law … and our Constitution in the name of national security.” The opportunity to hear from and chat with Greenberg — also the director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law — about her outlook on national security, civil liberties, and terrorism at this moment in history is simply too good to pass up. Register for the 5pm Feb. 18 virtual event (suggested donation, $10) at www.tciaf.com.
Take a Breather: Big Air at The Dennos And you thought that inflatable couch you had in college was art? Take a look at some of the puff pieces floating into The Dennos Museum Center at Northwest Michigan College this month. Almost lighter than air and larger than life, the imaginative, colorful inflatable contemporary art is part of BLOW UP II, the second iteration of California’s Bedford Gallery’s immensely popular inflatable art exhibition — and this one features several pieces that have never been seen before. Put on your puffiest coat and make a date to wander around these wonders while they’re here, Feb. 21–May 16. Learn more about the six artists and the exhibit at dennosmuseum.org.
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Small Batch’s Mon Chou Chou
Bet you thought this hot stack of delicious was a dessert. Think again, you lucky breakfast champion. This is Small Batch at the Cupola’s homemade cinnamon roll French toast. It’s served with a creamy cheese glaze, fresh sweetened strawberries, a snowball’s dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkling of powdered sugar. But at its foundation, it’s French toast, so … certifiably breakfast food. Pick it up to go — or inhale it inside Small Batch’s outdoor heated igloo or ice shanty; it’ll be the best part of your day. Find Small Batch at the Cupola at 340 State St. in Harbor Springs. Call ahead to place your order and/or reserve seats: (231) 242-4686, www.smallbatchharborsprings.com.
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Milk Fed
Rachel, a 24-year-old talent management minion, is a compulsive calorie-counter. Since her innocently chubby childhood blossomed into a full-blown eating disorder, Rachel subsists on a steady diet of salads and self-doubt, topped off by aimless evenings on the elliptical. That is, until she meets Miriam. The proprietor of Rachel’s favorite frozen yogurt shop, Miriam is the embodiment of the confidence Rachel craves. Miriam also happens to be fat: shamelessly, unapologetically fat. Spurred by their new friendship — and a few sumptuous snacks — it’s Miriam who frees Rachel from her dysmorphic prison, one yogurt topping at a time. From acclaimed author Melissa Broder comes “Milk Fed.” As tasty as it is titillating, this is one story that lets readers have their cake and — literally — eat it, too.
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