Northern Express - May 18, 2026

Showing Colors

This is in response to “And They’re Off” by Stephen Tuttle. In this narrative, he begins by attacking Sen. Bergman, and then tries to explain that his article will “concentrate” on the Republicans now, and address the Democrats later.

It is apparent by the “details” of the candidates that Mr. Tuttle has little intent in sharing any accomplishments of these candidates. Rather, he identifies their “allegiance” to the party leader or history of other pursuits.

This type of narrative is, in fact, partially to blame for the growing division among Americans. No accomplishments, personal data, or mention of patriotic service is mentioned.

Although I enjoy much of your offering, it certainly shows its “colors” far too often.

Scott Hamlin | Alden

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Songwriters in the Round

A concert format born in Nashville’s famous Bluebird Cafe is making its way to the Garden Theater in Frankfort on May 21 at 7:30pm. Per Nick Loud, the theater’s communications director, a “songwriters in the round” format allows each of the four musicians to take turns “performing their songs and sharing the personal stories, inspirations, and creative processes behind them, creating a deeply immersive and personal experience for attendees.” The performers include Grammyaward winning Frankfort native Andrew Dost; singer-songwriter Joan Shelley; Tim Jones of Whiskey Wolves of the West and Truth & Salvage Co.; and Associate Director of Contemporary Music and Collaborative Projects at Interlochen Arts Academy Courtney Kaiser-Sandler. General admission is $25 (or get some friends together and level up with a table complete with champagne) at gardentheater.org/comingsoon.

Golden Hour on the Farm

Bask in the beauty of Lakeview Hill Farm’s (8236 E. Lakeview Hills Rd., TC) flowers just before sunset as the light softens. Take in rows of dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, and more Friday, May 22, from 6:308pm. Learn about the varieties grown from lead farmer Katie, and then create your own bouquet to take home! Visit lakeviewhillfarm.com for tickets ($30) and to see other available dates for the Golden Hour Farm Tour, as well as additional events, such as the Baby Sprouts Garden Walk.

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2 tastemaker Raduno’s Brisket Sandwich

Traverse City’s Raduno is known for its carryout (though it does have charming indoor seating!), so it’s definitely a place you want to add into the rotation for summer on the go. The perfect picnic starts with one of their sandwiches, salads, or pastas and ends with a slice of chocolate torte with nut crust. For our latest visit, we opted for the Brisket Sandwich ($15), which is built on fresh, house-made bread, layered with perfectly smoked brisket, and melted together with gooey Fontina cheese. Add some sauteed spinach, roasted potatoes, and a balsamic aioli, and you have one great sandwich! While you’re there, shop the deli case, snag an extra cookie for later, or even purchase some of their from-scratch pasta to cook up at dinnertime. Find Raduno at 545 E. Eighth Street (note that hours are 11am-6pm). radunotc.com

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EVERY MONDAY STARTING MAY 25th 12PM - 7PM

Memorial Day Weekend in Gaylord

Three days, three events! Gaylord’s Downtown Summer Concert series is up and running, with Serita’s Black Rose—a mix of funk, rock, and blues from Serita Crowley and her band— taking the stage at 7pm in Claude Shannon Park on Friday, May 22. On Saturday, shop the third annual Gaylord Spring Craft and Vendor show from 9am-3pm at E Free Church. (On Sunday, hit the links at one of Gaylord’s award-winning golf courses or go for a stroll in Pigeon River Country State Forest and see if you can spot an elk!) And then on Monday, head to Main Street for the 10am Memorial Day parade, led by VFW Post 1518. The parade ends at the Otsego County Veterans Memorial, where there will be a ceremony with speakers, wreaths, a rifle salute, and taps. Get all the details at gaylordmichigan.net/events-calendar.

Prescribed Fires at Sleeping Bear Dunes

Stuff We Love: A Place for Teens This Summer

Affordable summer camps for elementary students are hard enough to come by Up North, but camps that are geared toward kids in 6-12th grades? Forget about it! Luckily, Leelanau Investing for Teens (LIFT) has not forgotten about this underserved demographic, and they have a fabulous and FREE lineup for students in Leelanau County. Activities on the calendar include visits to Leelanau Conservancy preserves, kayaking outings, trips to local farmers markets and coffee shops, pickleball, and even a movie outing to see Toy Story 5 in theaters. The program runs June 22 to Aug. 12 with limited nocost transportation available. Per the organizers, programming for rising 6-8th graders will be offered three days per week, while rising 9-12th grade students will have access to monthly or bi-monthly activities. Learn more and enroll at liftteencenter.com/summerprogram.

Each spring, the team at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore sets prescribed fires in the park, which are intended to restore forest habitat and clear out undergrowth to reduce the threat of wildfires. Before May 31, there will be two fires in the Platte Plains area on 1,184 acres. Per their press release, “One burn unit includes and surrounds the Lasso Loop of the Platte Plains Trail. The second burn unit falls between Peterson and Lasso Roads.” If you’re headed that way, be sure to check the “alerts” section of the website at nps.gov/slbe. And as warmer, drier weather arrives, make sure you’re practicing fire safety in the park (and in any outdoor environment), as most wildfires are human caused. The National Park Services recommends practicing Leave No Trace principles, skipping the campfire, bringing a portable fire extinguisher, and reporting fire and smoke if you see it.

Wine Dinners

We’re always on the hunt for a perfect pinch-hitter coffee. You know, that elusive housestyle blend that checks all the boxes in one fell brew. Prepare your presses, folks! We’ve found your next go-to cuppa in the Dune Runner Medium Roast from Stockist Company in Traverse City. Crafted from a duo of single-origin beans, Colombia Juan Tama ICA and Guatemala La Morena Women Producers, this medium roast is everything we want in a no-fuss cup. It’s not too fruity, bright, or roasty, with a Snickers-reminiscent palette (think: notes of toasted almond, caramel, and chocolate) and just a touch of carrying acidity that hits the spot, whatever the vibe. Stock up at Water Bearer Coffee at 144 Hall St. #100 in Traverse City (don’t forget a Smutty Burrito!), or check out stockistcoffee.com.

Your Community Connection

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By steven Tuttle

Our country has a long and unfortunate history of blaming external influences for the bad behavior of our children. Banishment was once the preferred solution, now replaced by lawsuits.

In the 1940s and 1950s, the villains were an emerging genre of comic books focusing on crime and horror. These comics, some parents and authorities crowed, were leading directly to an increase in juvenile delinquency and its accompanying crime. This even led to the creation of the Comics Code Authority and its 41-point rule book in 1954. It outright banned violence, sexual suggestions, and alleged “subversive” content. They even went so far as to ban words like “horror” and “terror” from titles.

There was no evidence linking comic books to increased crime, and eventually the courts reminded us there was something called the First Amendment that protected this kind of speech.

In the 1950s and 1960s, we moved from comic books and cartoons to music with the emergence of rock & roll, or as some called it, “the devil’s music.” It was easy to understand the shock when Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” shot to No. 1, replacing the rather tame “The Poor People of Paris” by Lex Baxter.

Santa Barbara, California, went so far as to try to ban rock music and “suggestive” dancing altogether. The rationale was one we had heard before, but this time it was the music and dancing corrupting our youth and increasing the crime rate. But those same, pesky First Amendment protections applied to music that saved comic books, and dancing is also protected speech.

Those same hyper-sensitive folks were also upset about the Beatles until rap music came along, about which they became absolutely apoplectic. To be fair, the language in what was then known, unflatteringly, as “gangsta rap” could be rough and offensive to many, but it was just as protected as the previous music. It wasn’t the music that increased the violence in the 1980s and early 1990s but the cocaine wars in urban America resulting in murder rates much higher than they are today.

A rating system was developed for music in an attempt to keep the more violent and explicit lyrics away from younger ears and minds, though it isn’t clear that helped at all as it would have required parents to pay attention, an ongoing problem we’ll discuss in a bit.

We tried the same sequence with violent video games—first trying to connect them to crime including mass shootings,

then condemning them, then developing a rating system to which people may or may not pay attention.

With the creation of social media and other various internet platforms, we’ve discovered a new villain to blame for children’s aberrant behavior; not content but access to content.

In March, a civil jury in California found YouTube and Meta (Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads) negligent and liable for $6 million in damages for creating “addictive platforms” that harmed users and specifically contributed to the mental health and anxiety issues of the young woman who was the plaintiff.

She claimed, because of their clever algorithms, she was addicted to YouTube at the age of six and addicted to Instagram at the age of nine. Let’s repeat that for effect: YouTube addicted at six, Instagram addicted at nine.

This comes on the heels of a recent verdict in New Mexico for $375 million against Meta for allegedly “harming” children. Plus European regulators assessing fines in the billions of dollars against Meta, YouTube, Google, and X for various alleged offenses involving monopolistic company policies and, again, those darned algorithms, addicting and trapping people on their sites.

You might be wondering at this point if these children being so harmed have parents and if those parents are exercising any kind of oversight of their children’s online habits. The defendants have mentioned that in each trial, but jurors seem to believe parents are helpless in the current online and social media environment, and the companies running them have figured out numerous ways of apparently tricking our children into using their sites to the child’s detriment.

It may well be that some of these companies have found a magic bullet that attracts us to and keeps us on their various platforms. But, so far, no company has found a way that forces parents to allow a six-year-old to have their own, or access to, electronic devices with such frequency they become “addicted.” Their addictive algorithms do not work unless you buy the devices and access the programs which both require conscious decision-making.

The precedents having been established, individuals and governments will now add to the already bulging court dockets of suits filed against the big tech companies as we are helpless to resist them. We have identified the enemy, and, as always, it’s not us—it’s “them.”

THE COURAGE TO BE DISLIKED

GUEST OPINION

by Isiah Smith, Jr.

The Tao Te Ching says, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready, the teacher will disappear.”

That proverb means guidance arrives when you are truly prepared to learn, grow, or change your perspective and preconceived notions. Knowledge emerges when an individual is mentally and emotionally ready to learn. It suggests that proactive openness helps one find guidance in people, events, opportunities, or books.

Years ago, I purchased The Courage to be Disliked during a visit to Washington D.C. As usual, my wife and I headed straight to Politics and Prose, the best independent bookstore in the States (besides Horizon Books in Traverse City, my current hometown). This was in 2018, shortly after the book was published. I was intrigued by the title. Does it really take courage to be disliked? I wondered. I have easily accomplished that feat without any courage and without breaking a sweat.

So, I grabbed the book, along with a long list of books I would read if I lived to the ripe old age of 150, and put down what’s left of my retirement funds before heading to The Residence Inn Hotel in North Arlington, VA. I knew the likelihood of reading them all was slim to none. After all, collecting books is separate from finding the time to read them. (Book lovers will understand this statement.)

Finally, in 2026, I was ready for the teachings in The Courage to be Disliked , which had stubbornly languished on my overcrowded bookcase, its pages largely untouched, awaiting the unlikely moment when I would finally get around to reading it, given the Leaning Tower of Pisa of books on my sagging nightstand.

In The Courage to Be Disliked , Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga argue that every problem you face in life has a single cause: you care too much about what other people think of you. In turn, this leads you to live for what other people want rather than for what you care about; resent other people’s success because it diminishes your luster; and believe you’re incompetent when you don’t receive someone else’s approval, even if that approval is impossible to obtain.

The book made waves in Asia before becoming a bestseller in the West. Kishimi is a licensed counselor and an expert in Adlerian psychology (so named for Alfred Adler, an early 20th-century doctor). Koga, a professional business writer, calls himself the Plato to Kishimi’s Socrates, transcribing and transforming Kishimi’s insights into a more accessible form for the general public.

The central message of The Courage to Be Disliked is that much of our personal suffering stems from the narratives we create about ourselves and others. Drawing on Adlerian psychology (which, per Psychology Today, “focuses on the development of individual personality while understanding and accepting the interconnectedness of all humans”), the book encourages you to recognize that you can choose how to respond to life’s challenges. It emphasizes that you don’t need to seek validation from others and that true freedom comes from being willing to be disliked in the pursuit of authenticity. In short, it’s about embracing your own life path rather than being controlled by others’ opinions.

Adler taught that although nobody wants to be disliked, the fact that some people dislike you proves you are free. Being disliked by some people shows that your thoughts, actions, and words reflect your genuine self rather than manipulative efforts to appeal to everyone. In other words, one is truly free when one has the courage to be one’s authentic self. As the old bromide goes, “be yourself; everyone else is taken.”

There are spaces inside our heads that no one else can see. Often, we can’t see them either. The single greatest attribute one can gain is metacognition. Metacognition is thinking about your own thinking. It’s being aware of how you’re learning, what you know or don’t know, and how you monitor your thought processes.

For example, if you’re studying and you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not really understanding this part; I need to slow down,” that’s metacognition in action. It helps you regulate and adapt your approach to learning or problem-solving.

Armed with metacognition, one might find oneself asking, as the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman asked in his best-selling book, “What do you care what other people think, Mr. Feynman?”

Not being concerned with what others think doesn’t mean being cold or indifferent. That is why Adler taught that, while developing internal psychological strength, one should also cultivate empathy and compassion for others, their feelings, and their needs. The bottom line, however, is that one cannot develop respect for others without first respecting oneself.

Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga’s follow-up to The Courage to be Disliked is The Courage to be Happy . If you read one of these books, you may not need to read the other, but you should read at least one.

Isiah Smith, Jr. is a retired government attorney.

SAILING FOR EVERYONE

Traverse Area Community Sailing offers inclusive summer programs for all ages and skill levels. Learn to sail, build confidence, and connect with the community—right here on Grand Traverse Bay. Scholarships available. All are welcome.

Eight Memorial Day Events Up North

Celebrate the holiday in northern Michigan

Memorial Day is both a day of remembrance and the unofficial start to northern Michigan summer. School is nearly out, the days are longer, the water is warming up (slowly, mind you), and the sun is making more frequent appearances. We’ve rounded up eight festive events across the region to welcome in the start of summer.

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1. Memorial Weekend Pageant and Parade, Mackinac Island

Step back in time this Memorial Weekend and visit Fort Michilimackinac for the longest-running free historic Memorial Day performance in the United States. The weekend kicks off Saturday at 1pm with a parade (the largest in Michigan!) that starts at Conkling Heritage Park and ends at Colonial Fort Michilimackinac, followed by a reenactment at 3pm. The reenactment includes more than 400 cast members that bring the 1763 Fort Michilimackinac battle between the French, British, and Native Americans to life. Sunday and Monday reenactments are at 2pm. All events are free to attend. mackinawcity.net/mackinawcity/event/ Memorial_Weekend_Pageant/325

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2. Beer and Brat Festival at Crystal Mountain

What heralds summer more than a cookout? Welcome warmer weather

with the Beer and Brat Festival at Crystal Mountain, with over 20 beverage vendors, six brat sellers, live music, and picnic tables on the lawn. The event runs from 4-8pm, and tickets are $40 in advance or $55 at the door. VIP tickets are also available for $70 and include early entry, a beer glass, and 20 food and beverage tickets. Kids 3 and under are admitted for free.

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3. Leland Air Exhibit and Reception

The phrase “as entertaining as watching paint dry” takes on a new, more literal meaning at the Leland Air event. Artists compete to capture the northern Michigan landscape with paintings done “en plein air,” meaning outdoors. Easels are set up at various locations around Leland and Leelanau County during the day, and in the evening, the finished works will be hung in the Leland Old Art Building for a reception. Tickets for the reception are $30 ($25 for members) and include local wine, appetizers, and the first opportunity to peruse and purchase the day’s artwork. oldartbuilding.com/events/leland-airopening-reception-exhibit

4. Northport Cars In the Park

Come check out Leelanau County’s longest-running car show at Northport Cars in the Park. The auto show features an eclectic mix of cars, ranging from beautifully restored classic models to modern sports cars. Spectators can

enter the show for free and peruse the wide diversity of car models on display. The event begins at 10am, and an awards ceremony is held at 3pm. Cars in the Park takes place at Haserot Beach, a block from downtown Northport. northportcarsinthepark.com

5. Elk Rapids Arts and Crafts Show

Swing by the Elk Rapids Arts and Crafts Show to find that piece of decor you’ve been missing, the perfect gift, or something totally unique. This is the 32nd year of the show, featuring over 60 vendors across a variety of offerings, including ceramics, jewelry, coastal art, soaps and skincare products, home decor, woodworks, apparel, candles, photography, and more. The show is held on River Street downtown Elk Rapids and runs from 10am–4pm. business.elkrapidschamber.org/events/ details/elk-rapids-arts-crafts-show-52458

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6. The Hit Men Rock Concert at Great Lakes Center for the Arts

If rock music is, well, music to your ears, the Hit Men rock concert will definitely strike all the right chords. The Hit Men is a group composed of real rockers: members of bands including Foreigner, Journey, Styx, The Hooters, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, The Rascals, Alan Parsons, 3 Dog Night, Cream, Grand Funk, and The Who. This multimedia show is part rock concert, part behind-the-scenes accounts of what it was like to play and tour with the rock giants during their heyday. The set list

includes all the classics, played just like you remember them. Tickets start at $50, and the show begins at 7pm. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/the-hit-men

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7. Harbor Springs Memorial Day 5k and Parade

Lace up your running shoes and don your red, white, and blue for this two-fold festive event. The morning kicks off at 8am with a 5k run (or walk!) through Harbor Springs, starting at Zorn Park. Registration is $10 and all proceeds go to the Harbor Springs Community Food Pantry. Registration is available the morning of the race starting at 7:15am. Afterward, enjoy a parade through downtown. outfitterharborsprings.com/pages/ memorial-day-5k-run-walk-1

8. Stormcloud Summer Kickoff Party

Stormcloud Brewing Co. in Frankfort is ringing in the start of summer with their annual Summer Kickoff Party held at the Parkview Taproom. The taproom side of this brewing facility is only open during the summer months, and won’t open again until late June. What better way to kick off summer than with some lawn games, beer slushies, and time in the sun with friends? There will be live music by Stonefolk from 4-7pm, multiple food trucks, and plenty of Stormcloud beer to go around. The event runs from 3-8pm. stormcloudbrewing.com/events/summerkickoff-party-1

WHAT’S NEW ON MACKINAC ISLAND?

14 new adventures, eateries, and more for all ages

By Geri Dietze

People love Mackinac Island in part because it doesn’t seem to change. The island is, indeed, somewhere in time.

But this lovely place is not a theme park; it’s a community where people live and work, and they are experts at creating special experiences for visitors. If you haven’t been in a while, you’ll be pleased to revisit the old favorites and find new experiences for all ages. Read on to see what the islanders have been up to in your absence.

New Adventures & Activities

If you want a full-body workout, Great Turtle Kayak Tours has added Paddleboarding & Hikes. Explore British Landing, 2 miles northwest of downtown, on a standup paddleboard, and then join the new hiking tour on inland trails with some centuries-old mixed hardwoods and limestone bluffs, with history and geology insights from knowledgeable guides.

For a gentler adventure, Walking Tours with Chad, hosted by island insider Chad Bennett, offers a variety of excursions—in any season—based on customer preferences. “I will make the tour fit [the customer],” Bennett says. Walk the neighborhoods, get off the beaten path, or let Bennett surprise you, and be entertained by his great island stories, accumulated from years of driving carriage tours.

Under the moonlight, opt for Haunts of Mackinac, because sometimes being scared is fun. This is no gimmick with

“ghosts” planted in the woods—it’s actually a nighttime walk using military-grade night vision goggles in a deeply peaceful stroll into the quiet of the island. This “super power,” according to the owner, is especially potent on a cloudless night when the stars and the moon “really pop.” Yes, there is haunted history and ghost stories, as well.

Don’t miss the three new or updated exhibits at Fort Mackinac’s Soldier’s Barracks. See the timeline “Mackinac, An Island Famous in These Regions,” which tracks island history from fur traders and soldiers to an award-winning, world-class destination. “A Desirable Station: Enlisted Soldiers at Fort Mackinac” illustrates daily life in the late 1880s. And the “Military History of Fort Mackinac” traces the life of the fort through its construction in 1779 and its military significance through 1885.

For the Kids

The Carousel Arcade is a state-of-theart gaming center with over 20 choices for all ages, from electronic versions of Ring Toss, Willy Wonka, and Jurassic Park, plus Monopoly-inspired Roll-N-Go, motorcycle and car racing simulators, Fx basketball, Big Bass, Virtual Rabbids, a virtual reality adventure, and more. There are snacks and age-appropriate beverages for both kids and adults.

Just around the corner, Great Turtle Toys is not new, but its in-store events are. Test your jigsaw skills in the Speed Puzzle Competitions or visit the “Dope Slimes” Sundae Station. For overnighters, the “Beary

Cozy Nights” is a stuffed-animal sleepover: kids drop off a favorite teddy or plush toy for the evening and pick them up in the morning to learn all about the hijinks that we all know happen at sleepovers.

To get the full island experience, Inside Out Tours hosts a Children’s Treasure Hunt that is as awesome as their immersive twohour hiking, biking, and walking tours into the island’s interior, but plotted for the younger set. Explorers take treasure maps into the island’s interior for a one-hour excursion, filled with fun, adventure, and local history, while following clues to the hidden treasure.

Eating & Drinking

Hotel Iroquois Cocktail Dock is a 250-footlong pier-turned-cocktail lounge, seating 60, which extends from the Hotel Iroquois frontage on the straits of Mackinac, and it’s open to both hotel guests and the public. The Gate House, one of the Grand Hotel’s off-site eateries, has been completely renovated with new interior and furniture, a new menu, and outdoor bar and entertainment space. The Mackinac Social is an upscale waterfront pub (in the former space of Verdes Taqueria) serving signature wraps, burgers, salads, plus serious entrees including Filet Mignon and Maple Bourbon Salmon. And be sure to

check out Winchester’s Whiskey & Bourbon Room, a wood-paneled, speakeasy-style room with extensive bourbon and whiskey selections, craft cocktails, elevated pub menu, and morning donuts.

Sweet Treats

Word on the street is that the freshly baked creations from Mackinac Island Cookie Company really are the size of your head—or a plate, if that visual works for you— and it’s not hyperbole. These half-pound, two-handed treats are deeply satisfying, with their crispy edges yielding to a chewy center. Try Chocolate Chip Oatmeal with sea salt, Triple Chocolate, or Mackinac Monster (aka trail mix in a cookie), plus all of the standard hits from treasured family recipes. Founded in 2024, this bakery is run by the same family behind Hessel’s Liberty Bay Cookie Company. The shop is strategically situated on the Arnold Transit dock, so you can indulge yourself both coming and going.

For more sugary fun, Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor, a beloved destination at the Grand Hotel, has added a downtown location, Sadie’s on Main, found inside the brandnew Grand Hotel Mackinac Market. Find small batch ice cream produced by familyowned Guernsey Farms Dairy of Northville in flavors both classic and inventive, plus downtown’s only soft-serve. Enjoy a scoop, a cone, or more, with all the sprinkles and

toppings you can imagine. Look for noadded-sugar and vegan options, too.

Restoration: Still Grand After All These Years

Beauty can seem effortless—the panache, the presence—but we know it takes work, and so it is with the Grand Hotel, the grande dame of island destinations, which is midway through an ambitious five-year restoration project. This beloved National Historic Landmark has a newly painted façade loyal to its original 1887 design, including restoration of the original roofline and replacement of the upper siding (installed in the 1950s) with original-style shingles.

The 52 porch columns and flag poles have been restored or replaced, and replacement of the porch flooring—all 660 ft. of it—is planned for the off-season. The Garden Terrace level, including the admission and front desks along with the retail corridor, have been updated for the new season with new color treatments, wallpapers, and furnishings, and 25 guest rooms, including five suites, have been renovated, refreshed, or reimagined. A 10-year plan will eventually update all 388 guest rooms. This glow-up coincides with our 250th national birthday, as well as the Grand Hotel’s 140th season.

Learn more about island resorts and lodging, entertainments, festivals, and outdoor fun at mackinacisland.org.

What’s Up with the Ferry?

Florida-based private equity firm

Hoffmann Family of Companies is now in control of Mackinac Island ferry services. Hoffman purchased Shepler’s in 2022 and Mackinac Island Ferry Company in 2024, rebranding the latter as the Arnold Transit Company. The City of Mackinac Island launched a legal dispute regarding monopolistic rate increases, which Hoffman says are necessary to meet rising costs. The ferry service has suggested a possible disruption or discontinuation of services by 2027 (contracts expire June 30, 2027) if an agreement has not been reached. A federal court dismissed the island’s claims, and the Michigan Attorney General has urged mediation. Ferry service continues uninterrupted, while the story will play out in the coming months.

Summer Job Fair AT INTERLOCHEN

Monday, June 1 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Traverse Area District Library

Woodmere Branch McGuire Room

INTERVIEW WITH HIRING MANAGERS ON-SITE:

• Internships

• Camp Life & Recreation

• Hospitality/Retail

• Concert Staff

• Dining Services

• And More

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Free Shift Meals

• On-Campus Housing (Limited Availability)

• Discounts to concerts and events

• Tuition Discounts

All attendees will be entered to win a $100 giftcard giveaway!

GOLF IS OPEN! 18-HOLE, PAR 72, ALL LEVELS

MEMBERS MONDAYS 10% OFF FOOD, 1/2 OFF FOR KIDS

TUESDAY LOCAL’S NIGHT BURGER & A BEER : $11

WEDNESDAY $1 OFF COCKTAILS & 10% OFF SHAREABLES

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC

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THE BACKBONE OF THE TRIBE

Meet Bay Mills Indian Community

By Ellen Miller

Bay Mills Indian Community President Whitney Gravelle’s journey has always been deeply informed by her community, who supported her and helped raise her, buying from her lemonade stand to help her go to college. She wanted to give back, but wasn’t sure how.

“When I was getting ready to graduate from college, I was grappling with this idea that I wanted to better serve my community and tribes across Indian Country here in the United States,” she says. Someone suggested that Gravelle go to law school and serve her community with that knowledge. Gravelle took the leap, studying indigenous law at Michigan State University’s Indigenous Law & Policy Center.

“That helped shape my worldview in terms of how to utilize my background to help tribal communities,” she says. When Gravelle moved home after working in D.C., she didn’t have a job lined up. It was her grandmother who encouraged her to run in the chief judge election, saying, “why did you go get all that education if you’re not going to do anything with it?”

Gravelle was elected in 2017, and in 2018 Bay Mills President Bryan Newland asked her to serve as in-house counsel, working as an attorney for the tribe. A couple of years later, on New Year’s Eve, Newland told Gravelle he would be resigning. A special election was held to elect the tribe’s next president.

“After some encouragement from multiple folks and long, serious conversations with my family, I entered the election, and here I am!” says Gravelle. She had just turned 28 years old when she was elected in 2021.

“The big thing I carry with me in everything I do is our identity as Ojibwe people, as Anishinaabe, as citizens of Bay Mills,” she explains. “I carry my culture and our culture at the center of who I am and the center of those decisions from the tribe. It’s given me clarity, by making sure I am grounded in those values. I’m proud and honored to be an indigenous person. Carrying our culture as the root and foundation of all those decisions is the top priority for me. It’s how you shape your worldview, how you treat others, how you are willing to look beyond to the concerns of tomorrow and the concerns of the next seven generations.”

Line 5 & the Environment

That centering has been a big part of every decision, big and small, Gravelle makes as president, but has been particularly visible in her environmental advocacy.

“Environmental work is very centered in our culture as well,” she adds. “We often have similar creation stories to other religions and cultures. In our creation stories, everything else comes before man and woman… not because man and woman were the most important but because they were the least important. We rely on all that came before us to be able to survive; if we didn’t have it we wouldn’t be able to exist as who we are, indigenous or non-indigenous, on the planet. When you center that worldview, that everything that came before you needs to be treated with respect and care because you need it to survive, it shapes how you treat the land, the water.”

Along those lines, Bay Mills Indian Community has been a big part of the fight against Line 5, an oil pipeline that crosses the bottom of the straits connecting Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

“When that line ruptures, it will destroy not just resources but our culture and our way of life. How can we continue if the waters are polluted?” Gravelle asks.

The Great Lakes are especially important to the Bay Mills Indian Community, which was part of the group of indigenous tribes that “ceded 13 million acres of land and 14 million acres of water for the creation of the state of Michigan,” Gravelle explains. “Our ancestors had the foresight that protects the usual privileges of occupancy for our people. It’s holistic: it’s about more than just being able to fish, gather, and hunt, but it’s about how you occupy the land.”

She goes on to explain that “When you look at treaty resources—like the treaty right to fish—a lot of people think of it as a physical act: you need clean water to have spawning grounds, access to the lakes, to ensure the environment can sustainably support those fish populations. But the act of fishing is more than just consuming fish; it’s about bringing fish home and learning to cook with mom and grandma, learning about ceremony, learning songs at the table.”

Gravelle is quick to elaborate on the tribe’s commitment to the environment and sustainability; “Line 5 is just a small piece of the work,” she explains, pointing to their advocacy and involvement for environmental cleanup and brownfield cleanup, and their sustainability procedures in construction, which were crafted with net zero in mind, including filtering runoff water, engaging in energy efficient building practices, implementing a renewable energy infrastructure plan to build a solar farm, and more.

Looking Ahead

Gravelle isn’t sure what the future holds, though she knows it will continue to involve serving her community. For now, she’s committed to building a solid foundation as president, a future she did dream about as a kid, but one she saw happening much later in her life.

“I used to do five-year plans, 10-year plans, 15-year plans… [being president now] kind of threw that all for a loop! Part of those plans was being 50 when I did this,” she says.

For now, though, she recognizes the importance that her position has in inspiring the next generation of future leaders.

“I realized later how much of an impact my election had on everyone around me. I had younger kids coming up to me, who in their generation had not seen a female in this position before, telling me, ‘When I grow up, I’m going to do that too,’” she says.

“In 100+ years, we’ve only had one time in history with an entirely female council. It was monumental, and has still left its impact on Bay Mills Indian Community,” Gravelle reflects. “Women play a crucial role in the tribe as a whole. If you’re looking at the administration professionals who are handling grants or doing service implementation, it is almost always women. Women have always been the backbone of every tribe in providing for their people.”

“There’s a Better Way of Doing Things Than Killing or War”

Local group continues peace-making efforts

By Ross Boissoneau

Despite the U.S. conflict with Iran and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Tim Keenan remains hopeful. Though maybe a better way to put it would be disappointed, but hopeful.

The president of the local Traverse City chapter of Veterans For Peace looks at the wars with a weary eye. “We believe in negotiation, talking, and peace,” says Keenan. He understands those who might scoff at such a notion, but remains unbowed. “We don’t think it’s idealistic.” As the group says on its website, “Our goal is to make the world a better place for everyone by promoting peace worldwide.”

Keenan says most of those impacted by war are not directly involved in the conflict. “Ninety percent of the casualties are innocent. All those people have families and friends.” He says differences in appearance, language, religion, or upbringing ultimately don’t matter. “People from other countries are people like us. That’s important, that’s what attracted me.”

The History of Veterans for Peace

In 1885, 10 veterans in Nebraska founded an organization that promoted peaceful resolutions rather than armed conflict. Veterans For Peace became a nationwide organization, with chapters in 39 states and the District of Columbia, as well as seven international chapters.

Keenan says that years ago, he met a fellow veteran at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market, and the sense of camaraderie was immediate. The friendship solidified into creating a group of fellow veterans who also loathed the costs of war. “In the mid- to late-80s there were a lot of veterans, including combat veterans, who felt like I do,” Keenan says.

While membership in the national organization grew to over 8,000 members during the buildup to the 2003 Iraq War, current estimates put the number at around 3,000. Locally, Keenan says the group has several supporters, but only a handful— seven to 10, he says—typically show up for meetings.

“We have the same problem others do, attracting younger members. They’ve got school, work, families. … The youngest is probably in his 40s. The oldest is me, I’m near 80.”

The group meets the third Wednesday of the month at various locations, including Horizon Books, Oryana West, the Traverse Area District Library, and F&M park.

Speaking Up

The national arm of the organization is unafraid to call our governments here and abroad for what it says are unnecessary, even illegal actions. “Veterans For Peace condemns the U.S./Israeli attack on Iran in the strongest possible terms. We call on our members, friends, and allies to resist this dangerous and illegal war” read statements on its websites.

It condemned what it called “the extrajudicial killings of civilians by militarized federal agents,” referring to the killing of Keith Porter in Los Angeles and Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “Veterans For Peace is outraged at the murders of three civilians by ICE agents.” It goes on to excoriate the administration for what it says are “dozens of known deaths in ICE detention under conditions that strongly suggest foul play and neglect.”

The national organization’s media page also points to articles like one entitled, “Nothing makes money like war.”

Keenan says that is another element that too often goes unnoticed. “They’re making money from war. Our military budget is more than the next 10 countries combined. I don’t see why we need to do this,” he says.

He also laments the promise of winning a battle leading to a hoped-for outcome. “Sitting in a bunker, thinking, ‘Are we gonna have peace if we take the next hill?’ If we could have the politicians see and feel the intensity of war, maybe we can’t, won’t do this.”

Keenan understands there are issues everywhere, and he recognizes that there are situations and people whose actions demand a response. It just disappoints him that so often the response involves bloodshed. “I know there’s evil in the world. It makes me sad that we can’t talk things through,” he says.

“You can’t keep doing the same thing. Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Iran—it’s endless. We’re looking for ways to use our bombs and power.”

While the people and the countries may change, Keenan notes that there are always wars taking place somewhere around the globe, and the U.S. is often in the middle of it. “War seems to be our MO. We’re rarely not in a conflict,” Keenan says.

Supporting Troops, Not War

He is aware that not all veterans share his beliefs. “There are vets that don’t agree with our anti-war stance. We have the freedom to do that [disagree],” Keenan says.

“We support troops, not the administration. That’s what happened to us in Vietnam. I don’t support the continued bombing. How many innocent people have died in Iran? Over 3,000. I don’t have ill will toward them.”

He believes that many of the young people who sign up for the armed services don’t really understand what they’re signing up for. “Most people who join have no idea what war’s about.”

He does. He recalls being in combat when his friend and commanding officer was killed and he had to radio in for another officer to join his group while bullets were flying all around them. “If you’re lucky enough to get out alive, you will suffer forever. It’s heartbreaking.”

Teaching Peace

Keenan believes it is important to educate people about the horrors of war and the fact there are alternatives. “September 21 is the International Day of Peace. We plant peace poles, speak to fifth- and sixth-graders, talk about the importance of compromise.”

Making the group more visible is always a concern. Among its efforts are yearly appearances at the Open Space on holidays recognizing the military. This year, the group will once again be observing Memorial Day at the Open Space in Traverse City.

“We’ve got panels with the names of all the Michigan veterans who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. At noon we will have a high school student blow taps, I talk, and then we read all 260 names,” Keenan says.

He says that is an important time to reflect on the person lost to war. “When you read it, it’s not just a name,” he says. “That name has family, brothers and sisters, friends, who miss them forever.”

The group is continuing to work on

erecting a larger-scale, permanent memorial. “Our project now is trying to create a peace monument,” Keenan says. “The location will be in Hull Park behind the library. Right now we’re fundraising. It’s going to cost $170,000. We’ve raised $65,000.”

Keenan says that they’re three years into the project with a completed design. They’re now in the process of trying to find a sculptor.

The organization also awards an annual scholarship to a student attending Northwestern Michigan College. Veterans for Peace has awarded 18 such scholarships to date, and as of this writing was in the midst of selecting this year’s awardees. The scholarship honors founding member John Lewis and Vietnam veteran James Concannon, who passed away due to the effects of agent orange.

For his many efforts, Keenan was awarded the Service Beyond Service Award by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Through it all, Keenan says the camaraderie of those who have joined the movement keeps him going.

“The best thing for me is once a month when we meet. It does my heart good to know there’s people who believe as I do, that there’s a better way of doing things than killing or war. Knowing I’m doing something, I can’t give it up.”

For more information, go to the group’s website at vfp50.org.

ARTEMIS BOOKS & GOODS TAKES AIM

The new Traverse City bookstore is set to host its grand opening May 30

By Jillian Manning

When Brilliant Books closed its doors in Traverse City last October after a decade-long run, several of its former booksellers decided to make lemonade out of lemons.

“It was so hard every day at the old store to talk to people and hear the stories about the impact that Brilliant had on their lives,” says Caitlin Marsh. “It really drove home that this is what we wanted to be doing.”

So, just a few short months later— in what Marsh calls “an absolute whirlwind”—Artemis Books & Goods opened in Warehouse MRKT in Traverse City. The team behind the store includes Marsh, Samantha Duby, Rachel Sang, and Carissa Yonan, all experienced booksellers.

“It’s a wonderful place to have a business,” Marsh says of their new digs. “Our fellow shops are so fantastically niche, and yet we all work so well together. There’s a sort of general camaraderie that’s a very pleasant place to work, even outside of the store. So it’s just been one small miracle after another.”

Artemis (named for the Greek goddess of the hunt, nature, children, and wild animals, among other things) soft launched in February and has been building its inventory, creating a dedicated ordering site, and filling out its space, complete with custom cabinetry. While they have a wide selection of new, popular, and classic titles, they also offer used books at a discounted price.

“One of our big things about this business is that we wanted it to be sustainable, and we mean that in several aspects,” Marsh explains. “The margins on books aren’t great, and having gone through the devastating loss of one bookstore, being able to offer used books means that we broaden our customer base. It makes it so that literature is more accessible, and it gives us another way to just source books and make sure that we can keep our shelves full. And on top of all that, it helps keep them out of dumpsters and landfills.”

Whether you’re shopping new or used, Artemis is planning a grand opening for May 30 to welcome in new and familiar customers. Throughout the summer, they’ll be hosting author events, pop-ups, and other bookish or crafting activities in the store.

And speaking of summer, we asked the booksellers for their favorite recommendations for the season ahead, from tried-and-true favorites to new books releasing soon.

>> Samantha Recommends

“I’ve been working in indie bookstores for over a decade, and somewhere along the way it stopped feeling like a job and started feeling like home. It’s the kind of place I’ve always felt comfortable in, and I’m so excited to be a part of the community we’re building at Artemis.”

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (Adult Nonfiction) Nobody does nonfiction like Keefe. This one begins with the mysterious death of a young man and looks into his unexpected ties to the darker side of London.

>> Caitlin Recommends

“I’ve been an accidental bookseller for about a decade now, and though I’m still faintly surprised to have ended up here, I’m so glad I did. I thought I was going to work in public health, but even during grad school, I was blogging about books because that was the way my introverted self made connections. There’s something about stories that is so viscerally universal, and I love being able to share that. Watching kids discover what books can offer and watching adults light up just like kids when they find something new never gets old.”

Book Witch by Meg Shaffer (Adult Magical Realism)

A cozy story about a young book witch who has dedicated her life to protecting stories. She sets out to find her missing grandfather, following clues through different literary worlds such as Alice in Wonderland and Great Gatsby. It’s imaginative, fun, and full of nods to classic stories.

Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr. by Lerone Martin (Adult Nonfiction)

A closer look at the early life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the experiences that shaped him into the leader we know today. A fresh and thoughtful perspective.

Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Adult Science Fiction)

In a futuristic eco-city, a private detective is tasked with finding a runaway scientist. The twist? These characters are genetically engineered animals operating under the very nose of their human creators.

Alice with a Why by Anna James (8 & up)

A lovely follow-up to Alice in Wonderland or a perfect introduction to Carroll’s classic. Alyce, granddaughter of the original Alice, finds herself on an accidental adventure with nothing but her grandmother’s stories to guide her.

Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher (Adult Horror)

Not a tale for the squeamish, this genre-bending book blends historical science, horror, dark fantasy, and a through-line of fierce feminism. Just…brace yourself for the bugs.

A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm by Philip Stead (10 & up)

A whimsical, quirky story full of magic, adventure, and unexpected details (including a castle built on 24 goats and a forgetful magician). A great readaloud and easy to get lost in.

The Iron Garden Sutra by A. D. Sui (Adult Science Fiction)

A spaceship, lost for millennia, has resurfaced. Iris, a monk from an order dedicated to caring for the dead, is tasked with laying to rest those who died aboard. The trouble is, not everything is quite as dead as expected.

This book reminds me of my young nephew—his family’s yard is a naturalized meadow, and I can almost hear him telling me about the creatures he’s seen as I turn each page. The illustrations, worked in collage, are wonderfully vibrant and almost tactile in appearance.

>> Rachel Recommends

“My husband and I transplanted to Traverse City from West Yellowstone, Montana, wanting to be closer to family and live somewhere beautiful. On one of our visits as we planned our move, we wandered downtown and discovered Brilliant Books—I knew right away I wanted to work there. Bookselling taps into all of my favorite things: real connections, creativity, and art. I became store manager and Director of Children’s Literature at Brilliant, where I fell in love with helping people find the right book. As a parent, getting to do that for kids feels especially magical.”

The Book of Birds: A Field Guide to Wonder and Loss by Robert MacFarlane (Adult Nonfiction)

I am endlessly a fan of nature writing and one of my favorite nature writers, Robert MacFarlane, has a new book collaboration with Jackie Morris coming out this summer. Beautifully illustrated, this is a new kind of field guide, helping us both identify and understand how we share space with these species around us.

Country People by Daniel Mason (Adult Fiction)

I loved North Woods by Daniel Mason, and cannot wait for his upcoming book, Country People. He is a masterful writer, weaving together beautiful stories through thoughtfully crafted characters with intertwined themes. Set in rural Vermont, Country People follows the life of a transplanted family and the cast of characters their lives interweave with. Mason’s work is just so smart, the kind of writing that makes me stop and reread because it is so beautiful.

Rialto by Kate Milford (8 & Up)

A new book from the author of Greenglass House? I am so excited for Kate Milford’s latest middle grade book. Sisters over summer vacation in an abandoned theme park set this up as a fantastic mystery, with a bit of magic and lots of big thinking that make for the best middle grade reads.

>> Carissa Recommends

“I was a bookseller for three years before opening Artemis and loved getting to connect people to books and then chat with them after they finished them. I felt like we had built up such a great community there. It was awesome to see people’s faces light up when they came in for a new suggestion or to talk about a book I had recommended to them. I’m such a book nerd and love being around books and book lovers.”

The Clover Lake Series by Ashley Herring Blake (Adult Romance)

I love this sapphic romance series; it’s so cute and such a great beach read. The second book, Get Over It, April Evans came out earlier this year, and the last book in the trilogy, Take a Chance, Sasha Sinclair, is scheduled to come out this fall.

Forest School for Grown-Ups by Richard D. G. Irvine (Adult Nonfiction)

This book is so cool with beautiful illustrations. It’s great for more outgoing and outdoorsy people looking to go on all kinds of adventures and learn new skills this summer!

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (Adult Science Fiction)

This has been out for a while, but it’s one of my favorite books of all time. Muir is a genius writer. This book is crazy! It’s lesbian space necromancers and also a murder mystery? The narrator is so unreliable that I was confused the whole time, because the writing is so well done. Re-reading it is just as fun because you know the story and you realize how much you were missing during your first read-through. I recommend this to everyone.

T(AI)nted Love

A growing trend in China among younger people: creating AI versions of their former beaus. Oddity Central reported on May 4 that an open-source module, ex.skill, is behind the trend. Users can feed the module materials like photos and social media posts, as well as custom descriptions, from their previous relationships. The jilted lovers can then "talk" to their AI "ex," which mimics their tone, nuance and conversational style. Ex.skill's creators say that the "project is for personal reflection and emotional healing only, not for harassment, stalking, or privacy invasion." Users say the AI module has helped them find closure. "I was finally able to say [to the AI double] everything I'd been hesitant to say, and it made me feel better," one person said in a social media post. [Oddity Central, 5/4/26]

Return of the Mac

Some fired employees take the high road, some the low; some choose to defraud their former employer out of tens of thousands of dollars via macaroni and cheese. Such was allegedly the case for Keyshun Jones, who was fired from his job at a Chik-fil-A in Grapevine, Texas, and about a month later, in November 2025, began a scheme of returning to the restaurant, hopping behind the counter and ringing up fake orders of mac-and-cheese, only to refund them to his own credit cards. The restaurant owner reported the thefts, which totaled more than $80,000 over roughly 800 fake orders, and after a lengthy investigation, police arrested Jones on April 17 on charges of theft of property, money laundering and evading arrest. [KDFW, 4/28/26]

Blazing Wrenches

Think you've got the fastest Allen wrench in the land? Think again: That honor belongs to U.K. resident Hayley McAuley of Wigan (just outside Manchester), who defended her title at the second-annual Flatpack World Championships on May 1. The event, part of a home design expo, had competitors racing through multiple rounds of IKEA assembly with a live audience cheering them on. Wigan Today reported that McAuley displayed "speed, precision and calm under pressure" during the final round, in which she put together a nightstand in just over eight minutes. McAuley went home with the "coveted golden Allen key medal," and all the assembled furniture went to a local charity. Win-win. [Wigan Today, 5/1/26]

Now Boarding

Eily Ben-Abraham of Elite Event Robotics bought two tickets and boarded a Southwest Airlines flight in Oakland with an unusual companion -- a robot named Bebop, UPI reported on May 4. The 4-foot, 70-pound robot gave the plane crew pause. First, Ben-Abraham had to move Bebop from its aisle seat -- where its presence violated airline rules about large carry-ons -- to a window seat. But the challenges didn't end there, as crew determined that Bebop's lithium batteries exceeded Southwest's allowable amount. The flight, which was headed to San Diego, was delayed just over

an hour while the batteries were removed and confiscated. Elite Event Robotics says Bebop will continue to fly commercial, but without its batteries. [UPI, 5/4/26]

It's Come to This

A Florida couple were arrested for criminal mischief after burning a neighbor's drone when it mistakenly landed in their yard, the Smoking Gun reported on May 3. Christopher Paula, 40, of Port St. Lucie, was flying his DJI Mini 3 Pro drone when it lost communication. While the drone is programmed to go back to its point of origin, it somehow instead ended up in Sandra Marcelus' backyard. Paula located the drone using a GPS tracker, and when he approached Marcelus' home, Marcelus, 43, told him through her Ring camera, "You don't have a f------ drone anymore, sir." Marcelus and her husband, Alquidiven Daniels, 49, admitted to burning the drone. Police confirm that the drone had been burned in the fire pit. The couple were charged with a felony but released from the county jail after paying a $2,500 bond. [The Smoking Gun, 5/3/26]

Nature Gone Wild

A Florida woman who feared she heard someone breaking into her house was met with a bigger surprise -- two alligators duking it out on her screened-in lanai. According to UPI on May 3, Kayla Burress of Ave Maria was home with a sleeping baby when she heard the clamor. The gators tore through the mesh, and Burress filmed one of them biting the other's tail. "It definitely looked like they were fighting over territory or something," she said. "It wasn't like a mating ritual that I had seen, because there was blood and it had its hindquarters, like, in its jaws through the door." A licensed trapper captured the alligators and relocated them. "It was scary," Burress said. "And I just warned everybody else in the neighborhood, like, watch your kids. Watch the dogs. Because it was fast and they were powerful." [UPI, 5/3/26]

The Tech Revolution

Residents of a Toronto neighborhood banded together after a Google Maps glitch had drivers heading the wrong way down a one-way road for several days. UPI reported on May 6 that as early as April 29, Google Maps had mistakenly listed the southbound-only Winona Drive as a northbound street. "[The drivers] come up here with such gusto," resident J.P. Timmerman said. "The crossing guard seems ready to keel over." Residents put up a sign: "GPS is wrong." They appealed to local police and even to Google. The city even had to install a temporary "do not enter" sign before Google Maps corrected the error. "I will be following up with Google Maps to understand what went wrong and what improvements can be made to prevent this situation in the future," City Councilor Josh Matlow said in a social media post. "These sorts of Google glitches cause real and immediate safety impacts on our streets. Google Maps needs to be far more responsive to residents' complaints, and far more transparent about the processes in place."

[UPI, 5/6/26]

Ground

ADVOCATING FOR THE U.P. WE WANT

How a nonprofit is championing education, mental health, and the environment in rural Michigan

By Ren Brabenec

For many of us “trolls,” the Upper Peninsula is a place we idolize, a natural paradise where we hunt, fish, camp, snowmobile, hike, backpack, and explore a landscape and culture that embodies everything we love most about Michigan.

But the U.P. is changing. From concerns about the arrival of AI data centers and cryptocurrency mines to worries about the cost of living, rural hospital closures, and shifting population demographics, one nonprofit is stepping in to address essential needs.

Up North Advocacy (UNA) recognizes that changes are taking place. The nonprofit means to do everything it can to ensure those changes are made by Yoopers, for Yoopers.

Introducing UNA

“We launched Up North Advocacy two years ago this March, with the mission to empower northern Michigan communities by encouraging civic engagement, amplifying our diverse voices, and advocating for positive change,” says Kalvin Carter, project director for UNA.

A man whose childhood home’s four walls were those of a trailer in the middle of a field in the middle of nowhere, Carter’s

boyhood stories are not unlike those of many rural Michigan residents. “I didn’t have a lot of resources growing up,” Carter says. “So I started learning about social and economic structures. I decided I wanted to live in a Michigan where fewer kids struggled than were struggling when I was young.”

Carter describes Up North Advocacy as an organization that supports investment in public good. He began by ticking off some of the org’s key work areas: education, mental health, and the environment, then shared a copy of the group’s mission statement.

“Grounded in our love for our region and its people, we champion democracy, education, environmental stewardship, and inclusivity to create a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable home for all,” it reads.

Education: Advocating for Rural Michigan Schools

UNA logs about 500 volunteer hours annually. Many of these are dedicated to supporting area public schools, since a core tenet of UNA is that the health of a community is measured by how it cares for its children, by whether it empowers young people with the tools they need to take care of the society they will one day inherit.

By directly organizing or collaborating

in 18 community actions that included door-knocking, media appearances, event hosting, tabling, and community organizing, UNA helped secure a 2024 operating millage renewal for Onaway schools and a 2025 bond proposal for Sault Area Schools.

“We are now in our first year of a major reconfiguration of Sault Area Schools,” says Caitlyn Schmitigal, UNA volunteer, kindergarten teacher, grad program student, and co-president of the region’s teacher union. Schmitigal worked hand in hand with UNA to advocate for the 2025 bond proposal, which passed by just over 300 votes.

The bond focused on facility improvements totaling $20.5 million for school safety upgrades, new PA systems, visual alerts, and emergency tools, as well as necessary renovations to accommodate the consolidation of school buildings. The bond had been attempted twice before, but Schmitigal says it wasn’t until UNA got involved that they were able to pass it.

“The funding is a great start,” Schmitigal says. “But now we need to boost parental involvement. Our biggest ask as teachers is for families to become more involved in their children’s education. It’s not enough to just fund our schools. We also need K-12 education to be a participatory activity for the community writ large.”

Mental Health: Men’s Circles Inspire Community Engagement

According to Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the chief medical executive for the State of Michigan, more than half of all firearm deaths in Michigan are suicides, and the vast majority of those occur in rural Michigan among primarily older white men.

Meanwhile, according to the American Enterprise Institute, young men spend less time outdoors than prison inmates, a grim trend spurred by screen addiction, video gaming, remote work, crumbling social cohesion, and increasing male loneliness.

The good-paying jobs that once empowered men to provide for their families on a single income have become a thing of the past, and college participation among young men has plummeted. Mental health crises are skyrocketing among this demographic, and UNA has stepped in to help by launching its Men’s Circles.

“We are not therapists, but Men’s Circles are therapeutic,” says Carter. “We help men build better versions of themselves, empowering them to go out and become active, engaged members of their communities.”

“The goal is action, rather than inaction,” says UNA volunteer and Men’s Circle participant Trevor Yake. Yake says he

joined Men’s Circle to get more involved in community organizing.

“I had very few social connections before Men’s Circle and didn’t really know where to start,” Yake says. “Circle gave me the tools and confidence I needed to go out into my community, find like-minded individuals, and begin advocating on the issues I care about.”

Yake adds, “When men hold each other accountable and express their emotions in a healthy way that is supported and not derided, we heal ourselves and each other and empower ourselves to be active, contributing members of society.”

UNA has completed three entry-level Men’s Circles as of February 2026. Each Circle included a six-session course and a mandatory full-day retreat. To date, 41 men have participated in the Circles. UNA plans to launch an intermediate course for men and, at some point, a Women’s Circle.

Environment: Stewardship and Ethical Economic Development

According to Carter, nothing connects residents in the U.P. and Northern Lower Peninsula to their homes more than the land itself.

“From our Indigenous brothers and sisters to our intergenerational homesteading families and long-time residents, being a Yooper or NoMi resident means belonging to the lands, waters, and ecosystems that are essential to our way of life,” Carter says.

Carter fears that outside interests, such as cryptocurrency mines and AI data centers, are threatening that way of life. He is wary of government officials opening the door to outside investment by Big Tech, using the post-industrial economic downturn in rural Michigan as an excuse to invite “new growth.”

“But that’s a failed approach,” Carter insists. “These outside investors don’t support real job growth. They have no connection to the land. They come in, use our resources, and leave. But at the same time, we can’t just be the people of ‘no,’ or else we’ll never reverse the brain drain that has seen our young people grow up and

seek economic opportunity elsewhere. We have to support real economic activity that benefits our resident populations while also honoring our traditions and lifestyles.”

In addition to hosting community cleanup days, UNA has organized eight actions against planned crypto mines and AI data centers. UNA also recently played an integral role in supporting a whistleblower who informed the public of a plan by some members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to build 10-12 AI data centers on tribal lands. As a direct result of UNA’s advocacy, the plans were shut down and the Sault Tribal Government enacted a moratorium on all future AI data centers and cryptocurrency mines.

Carter says UNA is ultimately just trying to help Michiganders live the lives they have chosen. “The truth is, life has gotten harder for folks who have called rural Michigan home for years,” Carter says. “We have to reckon with the fact that economic opportunity is changing. Our previous industries that built the northern Michigan middle class were extractive, and, in many ways, problematic.”

Carter lists logging, mining, commercial fishing, and industrial agriculture among those industries.

“We’re trying to figure out how to honor our traditions of hunting, fishing, farming, working hard, providing for our families, and enjoying our woods and waters—but also respecting them—all while finding our way in the 21st century,” Carter says.

“This democracy thing that we have, it only works if we all build it together, or it’s not going to happen. If we don’t advocate for the kind of U.P. we want, someone else will make those decisions for us. We weren’t put on this earth just to be on the receiving end of decisions made for us by tech billionaires and real estate developers who look at our slice of heaven and see nothing but dollar signs. We need to become engaged in protecting what we have, or we’ll wake up one day to a very different kind of Michigan.”

Learn more at upnorthadvocacy.org.

JUNE 19 DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY & MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES

JUNE 24 THE REVIVALISTS

JUNE 25 BRET MICHAELS

JUNE 30 A.J. CROCE PRESENTS CROCE PLAYS CROCE

JULY 5, 12 19, WORLD YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

26, AUG. 2 & 9 Every Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

JULY 10 DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE

JULY 18

JULY 23

JULY 24

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JULY 22 ST. VINCENT LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA

EMMYLOU HARRIS & GRAHAM NASH

JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT

JULY 27 BRIT FLOYD - THE WALL, THE MOON AND BEYOND

JULY 29

JEFFERSON STARSHIP - RUNWAY AGAIN TOUR

AUG. 6-9 “WEST SIDE STORY” HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE

AUG. 8 RENÉE FLEMING

AUG. 11 THE STRAY CATS

AUG. 12 THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR 2026

AUG. 13 THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA

AUG. 14 JOE BONAMASSA AND GOV’T MULE

AUG. 25 GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS

AUG. 28 BRAXTON KEITH

AUG. 30 THE ROCK ORCHESTRA: ARENA OF FIRE

YEARS OF THE SUNRISE

By Art Bukowski

He runs a dating site for Upper Peninsula singles and has a store jam-packed with Yooper merch. He’s a co-founder of a U.P. film festival and created a fictional sports team (the Marquette Salamanders) in part to raise awareness of these sensitive woodland creatures.

Yes, Bugsy Sailor—a self-described “Official Unofficial Ambassador” for the U.P.—is a man of many endeavors. But he’s certainly best known for his years-long streak of photographing Lake Superior sunrises every morning.

At the time this story was written, he’d logged 2,681 of these sunrises and shared many of them with the world on social media. He has no plans of slowing down any time soon.

“It’s my meditation every morning,” he says. “I take time to myself and start the day with nature, reset, get outside, and find some peace in the world, whether it be in my personal life or the world at large.”

A Year (and Then Some)

Sailor (that’s his real last name; his real first is withheld at his request) was born in Baraga, the son of two foresters. Now 43 and living not far away in Marquette, he’s always

loved Michigan’s magical Upper Peninsula.

“This might seem like a strange comparison, but it’s kind of like my skateboarding days as a teenager. I really started recognizing what a niche culture that was,” he says. “And the U.P. is just that—set aside from not just Michigan, but the whole country. And I sort of fell in love with the niche culture of this place and have always tried to find unique ways to celebrate it.”

The sunrise tradition began at least 15 years ago, though they were far less frequent at first.

“I was kind of over the late night party scene of New Year’s Eve, and I wanted to do the opposite—let’s get up really early and photograph the first sunrise of the year,” he says. “I really, really loved it, and eventually I was like, ‘Why am I not doing this more?’”

Starting in 2019, he made the commitment to do an entire year.

“It was supposed to just be a one-year project, but I really enjoyed it and never looked back,” he says. “I’ve been going ever since.”

One Sunrise After Another

The vast majority of his sunrise shots are over Lake Superior in or around Marquette, a perfectly east-facing, sunrise-friendly town. There have been some at other locations

while he’s traveled (Chicago, Wisconsin, etc.) though there’s nothing quite like his home lake in his hometown.

“For a lot of that first year, I tried to make it all unique locations, but the longer the project has gone on, the less aggressive I am about getting somewhere different every day,” he says. “I live really close to the beach in Marquette, and there are just so many spots to watch the sunrise.”

He loves getting out there at daybreak for a bunch of reasons. But that doesn’t mean it’s always a great time.

“Sometimes it’s hard. Sometimes I’m not into it. I’m not inspired every single day of this project; not even close,” he says. “I’ve definitely powered through a lot of sunrises where I’m sick and still up and out the door, and it’s difficult and miserable. I play a lot of hockey, and I’ve battled through some hockey injuries out there in the morning. They’re not all easy.”

Despite all the hard work, his streak is not perfect. The unthinkable (fine, it’s really not all that far-fetched) happened in September of 2023.

“I hate to admit it, but I missed one. My alarm simply didn’t go off. I used my phone for an alarm, and it must have died overnight,” he says. “I slept straight through the sunrise and I was completely mortified. I was in the

1,700s at that point, and was just cruising.” Sailor has sold hundreds of “sunrise cards,” which are 5x7” photo cards of specific sunrises with dates and atmospheric conditions on the back. People buy them for days that are special for them, or simply because they like the photo. Between that and sales from his shop (U.P. Supply Co.), he makes an “almost living.”

Though he’s enormously grateful to support himself through art, he’d be fine if no one bought a card again. He’d rather inspire hearts and minds.

“I really hope this project inspires people to get outside more,” he says. “Get outside in a snowstorm. Get dressed, get prepared, and go feel the power of a Great Lakes gale.” How long will the sunrise project go on? It’s hard to say.

“It’s an indefinite goal, but it will not go on forever. I do have some ideas in mind about wrapping it up, but that’s not for the public yet,” Sailor says. “I’m not chasing a certain goal right now—for the most part I’m just really enjoying the ride.”

Fresh Coast Founder Sailor is also a co-founder of the tremendously popular Fresh Coast Film Festival, which will host its 10th annual festival this October in Marquette. Fresh

Coast also held an inaugural festival in Traverse City in May.

He’s filled with joy to see what Fresh Coast has become over the past decade.

“A lot of my projects have been very solo endeavors, but this one has a massive team behind it now and an awesome place in the community,” he says. “It’s had a large impact on a lot of different people for a lot of reasons. It’s been very rewarding to see the growth and support that the festival has had.

What a cool thing to be a part of.”

Sailor calls himself a “small cog in the system” and credits others for the festival’s success.

“Not many things make it to 10 years, and it’s really hard for community events,” he says.

“But it comes back to people and community. We got awesome people behind the scenes in the right place with their skillsets, and we just let them run with what they do.”

As for the inaugural Traverse City

version, Sailor was delighted. They’ve done smaller events in Grand Rapids before, but never a multi-day festival as was done in TC. He loved seeing the community support and believes the “feel” of the festival was spot on.

“We want to keep that Fresh Coast spirit, which is a little rough around the edges. And I think having [screenings] in the back room at a place like Right Brain Brewery is such a Fresh Coast experience,” he says. “So I think we held onto our core identity.”

He’s excited for what the future may hold for Traverse City and the Fresh Coast brand as a whole.

“Marquette is still the festival. That’s the big one. But we want to be able to bring this show to other places…and we’re hoping that the Traverse City partnership stays steady for years to come.”

To see more of Sailor’s sunrise photos, visit yearofthesunrise.com.

Saturday

36TH ANNUAL ZOO-DE-

MACK: The Highlands at Harbor Springs. May 15-17. A weekend of huge parties with bands, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country (51 miles), views of the Mackinac Bridge, one magical island, & more! See web site for more info. $82.96. secure.zoo-de-mack.com/ event/36th-annual-zoo-de-mack-2026 -

TRAVERSE CITY FASHION WEEKEND

2026: Downtown TC. Celebrating all things local, slow & sustainable, & juice up your wardrobe. Fri., May 15 is Sustainable Fashion Show at 6pm at ECCO space. Sat., May 16 is Mega Market Day from 11am-6pm in the atrium of Front Row Centre. Sun., May 17 is Clothing Swap from 11am-2pm at slip.vintage. Show is $32/person; Market day is free.

66TH ANNUAL NATIONAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: Boyne City, May 14-17. Today includes the 66th Annual National Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt, Painting in the Park with Dan, Taste of Morels, Lake Charlevoix Boat Cruises, Great Morel Giveaway, 66th Motherload Bash with Derailed performing, & much more. bcmorelfestival. com/2026-schedule-of-events.html

ALPEN-CAR SHOW: 8am-1pm, Otsego County Sportsplex, Gaylord. See all the cars & enjoy food trucks, music & fun. Free to attend. gaylordalpenfest.com

YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS - FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS: 8:30am-noon, Frankfort Dow Memorial Field, Frankfort. Kids ages 8–17 have an opportunity to fly free of charge in a general aviation airplane. Register. eaa234.org/youth

ARCADIA GRIT & GRAVEL: 9am, Arcadia Community Center. A mountain bike race that takes you through a mix of gravel roads, two-tracks & the worldclass Arcadia Dunes trail system. Choose from the Mighty Grit 45 (45 miles), the Big Grit (28 miles), or the Mini Grit (15 miles). Register. $60-$85. endomanpromotions.com/arcadia-grit-gravel

BEAR RIVER CLEANUP: Meet at Bear River Picnic Shelter, Petoskey at 9am. Check-in begins with light breakfast available. Welcome & Cleanup Kickoff at 9:20am. Teams cleanup along the Bear River from 9:3011:30am. Begin gathering at Elder Piper to celebrate at 11:30am. Prize raffle hosted by Bearcub Outfitters at 12:30pm. Event ends at 1pm. Register. watershedcouncil.org/ event/bear-river-cleanup-2026

DANDELION DASH TRAIL RUN: 9am, Petoskey Middle School. 5K, 1 Mile & Family Fun Run. See web site for various start times & to register. $15-$45. runsignup.com/ DandelionDashPetoskey

MARITIME HERITAGE ALLIANCE BOAT

AUCTION & NAUTICAL GEAR SALE: Maritime Heritage Alliance, 3820 Cass Rd., TC. Sale: 9am; auction: 10am. Supports Maritime Heritage Alliance Schooner Madeline free sails & Cutter Champion youth programs. maritimeheritagealliance.org/events-and-activities

SPRING STEWARDSHIP DAY: 9am-noon, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Trail grooming, garden weeding & window shining are a few of the many tasks for freshening up the grounds & Center in preparation for summer. Please bring a pair of gloves. Pre-register by emailing: stewardship@grassriver.org.

TVC5K RUN THE RUNWAY: 9am, Cherry Capital Airport, TC. Benefits the Wings of

Mercy West Michigan. People who come to the race will have access to the North Flight AeroMed helicopter, a Cessna 172 & a floatplane from NMC Aviation department, & some of the fire trucks & rescue vehicles. $13-$42 + SignUp fee. runsignup.com/Race/ Events/MI/TraverseCity/TVC5K

THE OLD MISSION WOMEN’S CLUB

PRESENTS: THE BIG BARN SALE: 9am3pm, Fowler Historic Barn, TC. Featuring small furniture pieces, toys, tools, lamps, linens, kitchenware, jewelry, accessories, pictures & home décor, sporting equipment & much more. Proceeds provide financial grants to non-profit organizations that operate in the Grand Traverse area. oldmissionwc. org/event-details/barn-sale-may-15-and-16

20TH ANNUAL PETOSKEY STONE FESTIVAL: 10am, Barnes Park Campground, Eastport. Handmade rock creations, kid’s trout fishing pond, Wild World Adventure Petting Zoo, live music by Kenny Thompson, stone skipping contest, Petoskey Stone Hunt, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue (potential), Search & Rescue Demo or Flyover, Skegemog Raptor Center Presentation, & much more. Free. petoskeystonefestival.com

2ND ANNUAL FIREBIRD GAMING CON: 10am-6pm, Kirtland Event Center, Grayling. Presented by Kirtland Firebird Esports. Board games, Esport tournaments, cosplay contest, classic arcade, trivia, art showcase, D&D & much more. Free entry. gaylordchamber.com/events/details/2nd-annualfirebird-gaming-con-presented-by-kirtlandfirebird-esports-13381

BIRDING WITH TIM WEBB: 10am, Leelanau State Park Pavilion. Enjoy a relaxing birding experience. Binoculars provided. Learn about different bird species & general birding techniques. Free. grandtraverselighthouse.com/events

DOUGHERTY MISSION HOUSE SPRING

CLEANUP MORNING: 10am-noon, 18459 Mission Rd., TC. Help clean up for tour season. Find the 1842 House & outbuildings that gave the peninsula its name. doughertyoldmissionhouse.com

NCT HIKE: HODENPYL DAM RD. TO M-115: 10am. Starts at the Hodenpyl Dam access near Mesick. Join the Grand Traverse Chapter of the North Country Trail for their 4th “Hike 100 Challenge” hike of 2026. Free. meetup.com/ grand-traverse-chapter-north-country-trailassociation/events/313868084/?slug=grandtraverse-chapter-north-country-trail-associatio n&eventId=313868084

POLLINATOR GARDEN PLANTING

WORKDAY: 10am, Wildwood Harbor Nature Area, Boyne City. Help create a haven for local bees & butterflies. You will be restoring a former golf hole by putting almost 200 native species into the soil to support the pollinators. Free; register. walloon.org/ all-events/?event=3722

TRAVERSE CITY REPAIR CAFÉ: 10am2pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room & Front Lawn, TC. Join Green Door Folk School for this event. Attendees are paired with skilled volunteers who help repair household items, from electronics & clothing to bicycles & furniture. Free; donation-based. greendoorfolkschool. com/class/traverse-city-repair-cafe-2

FOREST TO FORK: A SPRINGTIME GATHERING: TC, May 14-17. Local chefs, farmers, artisans, & hosts offer foraging excursions, intimate dinners featuring spring ingredients, collaborative tastings, hands-on workshops, & seasonal beverage pairings.

Visit web site to see all events. traversecity. com/food-wine/events/forest-to-fork

MAGIC FOR MUGGLES: 11am-1pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Calling all wouldbe wizards for DIY fun - crafts, STEM activities & snacks. Dress up if you like. Ages 8+. Free.

PROTEST ISRAEL’S GENOCIDE AGAINST PALESTINE: 11am, Grandview Parkway + Union St., TC. Israel continues committing brutal genocide in Gaza & stealing more Palestinian land in the West Bank. Elected leaders are owned by Israel as the Epstein files show. It’s up to ordinary people to insist on justice. Stand together every Sat. mideastjustpeace.net

BLESSING OF THE BLOSSOMS: St. Joseph Catholic Church, TC. 1pm ceremony; 1:30pm reception. Join us for a free slice of Sara Lee pie & local sparkling wine from Chateau Chantal (while supplies last). 2pm requested blessing of orchards & vineyards. Call 231-421-7310 for more info. Free.

HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER WORKSHOP: 1pm, Glen Lake Community Library, Empire. Martina Dorn will lead this workshop that focuses on key facts & insights about hummingbirds. She will help participants make simple feeders. Reserve your spot: 231-326-5361.

PETOSKEY UNCORKED: 1-5pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. Taste from 14 wineries in one location. Includes (14) 1 oz. tastings, light hors d’oeuvres & entertainment. $40-$50. petoskey.wine/event/ petoskey-uncorked-2

LITTLE TRAVERSE CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS “ANNIE”: 2pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theatre, Petoskey. A heartwarming tale of hope, determination, & finding family in the most unexpected places. Featuring songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” “Maybe,” & more. $10$25. ltct.org

MOM & DAUGHTER FUN PROM: 5-7pm, Interlochen Public Library. Enjoy an evening of memories, laughter & sparkle. A special night designed just for moms & daughters (or any extraordinary adult-daughter duo). Dress up in your favorite fancy outfits & dance the night away! Free. InterlochenPublicLibrary.org

2026 CAAC DANCE RECITAL: “THE MIXTAPE”: 6pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. Presented by the students of the Cheboygan Area Arts Council Dance program. Featuring performances by students aged 3-17 in several styles of dance: ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap & hip hop. $15-$20. theoperahouse.org

2ND ANNUAL CAT LADY FASHION SHOW: 6pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Benefits TC Paw Cat Rescue. A humorous fashion pageant, appetizer buffet, live/online auction, live entertainment by Heather Kingham & the TC Sings Community Chorus, Chris Sterr & The Pocket, & Levi Britton, surprises & more! $37.89 - $48.39. catladyfashionshow.com

SPRING LINE DANCING NIGHT: Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Enjoy beginner-friendly lessons from Tip-of-the-Mitt Wild Soul from 6-8pm, followed by open dancing from 8-10pm. $5. castlefarms.com/events/springline-dancing-night

JOHN MUQ: 7-9pm, Old Art Building, Leland. This singer-songwriter was born in Uganda & now lives in Austin, Texas. He draws from African, as well as western musical trends & traditions. “These days the world is sad,” said Muq, “so I wanted to make happy songs.” $35-$45. oldartbuilding. com/events/jon-muq-at-the-old-art-building

PIANIST STEVE LARSON ACCOMPANYING “THE KID BROTHER”: 7pm, The Music House Museum, Williamsburg. The classic Harold Lloyd silent film “The Kid Brother” will be accompanied by Interlochen Arts Academy Staff Pianist, Steve Larson. $25 at

MyNorthTickets.com or by reserving at 9389300 or $30 at the door. mynorthtickets.com/ events/the-music-house-welcomes-pianiststeve-larson-accompanying-the-kid-brothermay-16-700pm-5-16-2026

FOUR OLD BROADS: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Mystery unfolds at Magnolia Place Assisted Living when four sassy seniors try to outsmart an evil nurse. $35 adults, $25 under 18. oldtownplayhouse.com/performances/mainstage/four-old-broads.html

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GAYLORD COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA’S HOMEGROWN SPRING CONCERT: 7:309pm, Gaylord High School, Gornick Auditorium. $20. gaylordorchestra.org

may 17

sunday

NORTHERN MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION HIKE FOR HOPE: 10am, Hull Park & Boardman Lake Loop Trail, TC. Construction Hike for Hope events bring the construction community together to raise awareness about mental health & create opportunities for connection & support. AFSP’s Hike for Hope events have united friends, family members, colleagues, & neighbors to raise funds for suicide prevention. Free. afsp.org/NorthernMIconstruction

FOREST TO FORK: A SPRINGTIME GATHERING: (See Sat., May 16)

TRAVERSE CITY FASHION WEEKEND 2026: (See Sat., May 16)

66TH ANNUAL NATIONAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL: Boyne City, May 14-17. Today includes Paint & Sip with Duncan Studios, Arts & Crafts Show, & Schmidt Amusements Carnival. bcmorelfestival.com/2026schedule-of-events.html

OPEN SKATE!: GT County Civic Center, Howe Arena, TC. Come roller skate! Bring your own skates or rent some. Two sessions: Noon-2pm or 3-5pm. $5 admission; $5 skate rental. If you need rental skates, be sure to arrive early; popular sizes rent-out quickly. Helmets are recommended, but not required. tcrollerderby.com/events-2-1/open-skate

THE RUBY ELLEN FARM’S PLOW DAY: Noon-4pm, Rex Dobson Ruby Ellen Farm, TC. This family-friendly event features horsedrawn plowing demonstrations, hands-on activities, & opportunities to explore historic buildings & scenic grounds. Free. facebook. com/share/1APeJFaSHh

THE SHORT’S SHORTEST MARATHON: Noon, Short’s Pull Barn, Elk Rapids. A 262-foot dash designed for champions of chug, in & around the Short’s Brewing Company production campus & ending with cheers at the Pull Barn. Raises funds for TART Trails’ Nakwema Trailway Project. Plus, $1 of each pint sold today will be donated to Nakwema Trailway. $30 + SignUp Fee. runsignup.com/shortsmarathon

CLINT KANE REMEMBRANCE RUN: 1pm, Clancy Park, TC. Proceeds donated to Michael’s Place, Robin’s Nest. Register. $20 + SignUp fee. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/ClintKaneRemembranceRun

2026 CAAC DANCE RECITAL: “THE MIXTAPE”: (See Sat., May 16, except today’s time is 2pm.)

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TRAVERSE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire

Community Room, TC. The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City & the Grand Traverse region. This month’s speaker will be Jordan Owen with “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Carter Mill.” Free. tadl.org/event/traverse-area-historical-society-27848

JORDAN VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND

SPRING CONCERT: 3pm, East Jordan Community Auditorium (EJMHS). Free.

THE FUR BALL - 80’S FLASHBACK: 3-6pm, Park Place Hotel & Conference Center, TC. Grab your leg warmers, tease that hair, & bring your best furry date. All leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome. Supports the Cherryland Humane Society. Enjoy 80’s prom photos, a free wag bag for first 20 guests, live demo with Dog Trainer Elite + skateboarding pups Luna & Pickles, meet adoptable dogs from Cherryland Humane Society, & much more. For more info find ‘The Fur Ball- 80’s Flashback’ on Facebook. $15.

GLCO PRESENTS WINDOVER PIANO

DUO: 4pm, First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Springs. This concert is part of GLCO’s Sunday Series, featuring small chamber ensembles performing free of charge in community venues across northern Michigan. glcorchestra.org/sundayseries

THE 2026 STORIES THAT HEAL COMMUNITY CONCERT: 5pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Stories That Heal is an intergenerational community-centered arts program that uses storytelling & songwriting to foster healing, connection, & understanding. Free. gardentheater.org/comingsoon

SPICING UP LIVES FOR 40 YEARS!

monday

BIRDING ALONG THE BEAR RIVER: 8:3010:10am, Bear River Shelter, Petoskey. Identify birds by sight & sound. RSVP. Free. petoskeyarea.com/events/birdingalong-the-bear-river/var/ri-1.l-L1

THE ARTS ARE FOR EVERYONE SHOWCASE: 1pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Students from SNAM, a class offered through the CTAC School of Ballet and Challenge Mountain, will share their hard work, creativity, & love of movement. Free. crookedtree.org/events-and-exhibitions/event s/?page=1&location=petoskey&search=balle t#class-list

MAKE AND TAKE: 3:30-5pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Create a garden lover’s wreath to take home. RSVP. Free. peninsulacommunitylibrary.org

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tuesday

GUIDED MEDITATION FOR A CALM MIND & KIND

HEART: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Guided meditation for all levels with experienced teachers & practitioners Steve & Theresa Bangle. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to come dressed comfortably. Free. tadl. org/event/guided-meditation-29937

SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE NEAR WALLOON

LAKE: 5:30-7pm, The Talcott, Walloon Lake. Hear from Dave Skornia of Lakeside Farms as he shares how sustainable agricultural practices can protect soil health, reduce runoff, & support clean water in the watershed. Register. Free. walloon.org/all-events/?event=4009

wednesday

WANDER WALLOON:

BIRDING HIKE: 7-9am, Fields Preserve, Petoskey. Catch migratory birds in action! Bring your own binoculars if you can. Register. Free. walloon.org/all-events/?event=3726

BIRDING HIKE WITH BRIAN ALLEN: 8:30am. Join the Manistee Audubon chapter for a walk along the universally accessible boardwalk at the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve. Volunteer leader Brian Allen will highlight the many bird species including songbirds, shorebirds, wading birds, & raptors that can be viewed from the boardwalk at this time of year. Free. gtrlc.my.salesforcesites.com/es/event/home/birdinghike052026

SENIORS ON THE T.A.R.T.: 10am, Stone Hound Brewing, Acme - Acme Connector Trail. A weekly get-together for seniors to help become more active & find social connections. Join a group of seniors Wednesdays at 10am from May through Sept. on various TART trails in the TC area. Walk, run, jog, bike, rollerblade, skateboard, or come with wheelchair. All activities & abilities welcome. Join for a coffee social time after.

SWIM FOR GRAND TRAVERSE BAY OPEN HOUSE: 4-6pm, Discovery Pier, Greilickville. The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay will host this event aboard the Traverse Tall Ship Company’s tall ship Manitou, docked at Discovery Pier. This is a drop-in event for anyone currently registered or interested in participating in the Swim for Grand Traverse Bay. Free.

MORE GIRLS ON BIKES!: 6-7:30pm, Norte Clubhouse, GT County Civic Center, TC. Enjoy this casual, 3-4 mile bike ride for women & girls of all ages. Register. Free. norteyouthcycling.org/calendar/more-girls-on-bikes1

MANISTEE NATIONAL FOREST NATIVE PLANTS: FROM CHITTENDEN TO LODA LAKE WILDFLOWER SANCTUARY: 7pm, Mills Community House, Benzonia. Presented by Carolyn Henne, botanist for the Manistee National Forest. plantitwild.net

thursday

BIRDING WALDRON FEN WITH QUINN SOMMER: 8-10am, Waldron Fen Nature Preserve, Alanson. Join Quinn, seasonal technician & avid birder, for a walk through this famous LTC birding preserve. Register. landtrust. org/events/event-register

business cards to try to win prizes. $10-$15. petoskeychamber.com/business-after-hours

CTAC’S MAY VERNISSAGE & SWIRL:

5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Savor wines from Great Lakes Wine and Spirit, paired with appetizers from Chef Kulin Froelich of NOMI Kitchen & live music from Jeff Pagel. Get an exclusive first look at the new summer exhibitions, “Modern Movement,” “In Motion,” & “Plein Air Adventures.” $25-$30. crookedtree.app.neoncrm.com/np/ clients/crookedtree/event.jsp?event=24246

HOW EFT HELPS PEOPLE & ANIMALS: 5:30-7pm, NCMC, Fenlon Lecture Hall - BLC Room 122, Petoskey. Join for a lecture by author Joan Ranquet, who is also an animal communicator, TEDx speaker, educator & founder of communication with All Life University. This lecture will explain the fundamentals of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & how to apply it to animals. Joan will introduce the tapping points for dogs, cats, & horses on separate maps. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-6668332/Registration

MAY VERNISSAGE & SWIRL: 5:30-7pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Featuring wine from Great Lakes Wine & Spirit, paired with appetizers from Chef Kulin Froelich of NOMI Kitchen & live music from Jeff Pagel. Get an exclusive first look at the new summer exhibitions, “Modern Movement: Martha Graham and Barbara Morgan,” “In Motion: Making Art Dance,” & “Plein Air Adventures: Students of Susan Glass.” $25-$30. crookedtree.org/events-and-exhibitions/even ts/?page=1&location=petoskey#class-list

“MENTORSHIP CAN BE LIFE CHANGING”: 6pm, Betsie Valley District Library, Thompsonville. The story of the commemorative sculpture of James Earl Jones & his high school English teacher, Donald Crouch, as commissioned by The Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County, to be installed at Kaleva Norman Dickson school in Brethren. Free. betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org

NWS PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH THE WRITERS OF CBS’ “TRACKER”: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Featuring two writers from CBS’ “Tracker”: Jai Franklin Sarki & executive producer Elwood Reid. “Tracker” is an action drama television series based on the 2019 novel “The Never Game.” $12-$27. cityoperahouse.org

SWITCHBACK RETURNS: 7pm, The Platform @ Chalfonte Theatre, Elk Rapids. Enjoy acclaimed Americana & Celtic music duo Switchback. Doors open at 6pm. Featuring two lively 45-minute sets. $20-$25. chalfontetheatre.org

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CHERRY CAPITAL COMIC CON: GT Resort & Spa, Governor’s Hall, Acme. May 2224. Tonight is Preview Night from 5-8pm. Get first pick at the vendors, meet your favorite creators, sign up for artist’s commission lists, & much more. Tonight also includes the Nerdy Tattoo Contest, Monster Movie Night, & Geek Trader Night. $10 or $40 for weekend pass. cherrycapitalcomiccon.com

“LOVE LETTERS”: 7pm, The Leelanau School Community Auditorium, Glen Arbor. Presented by the Glen Arbor Players, this play follows the lifelong relationship of two childhood friends through letters, celebrating the joys & challenges of what it means to be human. Minimum of $10 donation appreciated. glenarborplayers.org

FOUR OLD BROADS: (See Sat., May 16)

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BAYSHORE MARATHON (FULL), HALF MARATHON (FULL), 10K (FULL) & KIDS MARATHON: 7:15am, NMC, TC. Includes scenic courses along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. You can join waiting lists. See web site for more info & to register. bayshoremarathon.org

HOLLYPALOOZA: A Concert Celebrating the Life of Holly T. Bird. Earthwork Farm, Lake City. Music runs from noon-midnight. Featuring Aaron Otto, Amber Hasan, Hannah Laine, Joe Reilly, Jordan Hamilton, Molly, Samantha Cooper, Seth Bernard, Somebody’s Sister, and The Goodfellas. Get your tickets by making a donation: earthworkfarm.com/event/hollypalooza. All proceeds go to Holly’s children.

11TH ANNUAL TOP OF MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF RACES: 7:30am, Bayfront Park, Petoskey. Featuring a half marathon, 10K & 5K. The course is on Little Traverse Wheelway. See web site to register & for various start times. A Shake Out Run will also be held May 22 at 9:30am for free. $40-$90. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Petoskey/TopofMichiganFestivalofRaces

CHERRY CAPITAL COMIC CON: 8am, GT Resort & Spa, Governor’s Hall, Acme. May 22-24. Today includes Saturday Cartoons, VIP Dual Photo Op, Gary Reed Award, Adult Costume Contest, After-Hours: C4 Prom, & AfterHours: Art Auction, plus much more. $25 or $40 for weekend pass. cherrycapitalcomiccon.com

dian Chiefs: Miniavavan & Matchekewis of the Ojibwa tribe, & Wawatam who becomes a blood brother to Alexander Henry & later saves his life. The Grand Parade takes place Sat., May 23 at 1pm, beginning at Conkling Heritage Park & ending at Colonial Fort Michilimackinac. A Historical Reenactment follows at 3pm behind Nonna Lisa’s/Starbucks. A Historical Reenactment will also take place on both Sun., May 24 & Mon., May 25 behind Nonna Lisa’s/Starbucks at 2pm. Free.

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YAPPY HOUR BENEFITING CHERRYLAND HUMANE SOCIETY: 4-7pm, TC Whiskey Co. - The Stillhouse. Enjoy drink specials, pet lover giveaways & the chance to meet some adoptable dogs in person. Wellbehaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Free entry. facebook.com/share/1C2m4ntnqo

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN SPEAKER SERIES: 5-7pm, Hotel Indigo, TC. This free networking meeting is held the third Thurs. of each month. Enjoy a brief presentation on a treatment-related topic, followed by a meet-andgreet. Connect with others in your community.

PETOSKEY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, City Park Grill, Petoskey. This month’s theme is “Spring into Summer.” Don Hawaiian shirts, floral prints, tees, sunglasses, & anything else summery! Bring your

FOUR OLD BROADS: (See Sat., May 16)

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND: 7:30pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Andrew Dost, Joan Shelley, Tim Jones, & Courtney Kaiser-Sandler perform & share the stories behind their songs in a circular stage format. $25. gardentheater.org/comingsoon

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FRIENDS OF ALDEN DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9am-2pm, Helena Twp. Community Center, Alden. Books, audio books, DVDs, music CDs, games & puzzles. 231331-4318.

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOWS: 10am-6pm, Washington Park, downtown Cheboygan. More than 30 crafters & artists will be displaying jewelry, stuffed animals, blankets, home decor, wooden signs, fresh desserts & much more. facebook.com/madeincheboygan

CTAC - PETOSKEY’S OPENING RECEPTION FOR SUMMER EXHIBITIONS: 2-4pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Join for a free public opening reception of the summer art exhibitions “Modern Movement,” “In Motion,” & “Plein Air Adventures.” crookedtree. org/events-and-exhibitions/events/previewsand-receptions/petoskey-previews.html

19TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN BEER & BRAT FESTIVAL: 4pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan’s finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor & gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets. Live music by Jedi Mind Trip & The RockShow Band. GA: $30-$55. Includes one 8 oz. beer glass & 10 food & beverage tickets. VIP: $60-$80. Includes early festival access at 3pm plus more. crystalmountain.com/beerfest

LELAND AIR OPENING RECEPTION & EXHIBIT: Artists from Leelanau County & across Michigan will have a full day of en plein air painting on May 23. Their pieces, fresh off the easel, will be hung & on display at the Old Art Building. All artwork is available for sale. Tickets for the opening reception on May 23 from 6:30-8pm are $25-$30 & include appetizers & wine from Blustone Vineyards. The exhibit runs May 24-28 from 10am-4pm. Participating artists include Lynn Anderson, Royce Deans, Debra Howard, Susan Piro, Angela Saxon & many others. Free. oldartbuilding.com/events/ leland-air-opening-reception-exhibit

“LOVE LETTERS”: (See Fri., May 22)

CHARLOTTE HU: 7:30pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. Taiwanese American pianist Charlotte Hu has performed sold-out concerts across the U.S., Europe & Asia, including Lincoln Center, the Concertgebouw, Osaka’s Symphony Hall & many others. Her program will include works by Chopin, Viardot, & Granados. $25-$30. theoperahouse.org

FOUR OLD BROADS: (See Sat., May 16)

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LELAND AIR OPENING RECEPTION & EXHIBIT: (See Sat., May 23)

CHERRY CAPITAL COMIC CON: 10:30am, GT Resort & Spa, Governor’s Hall, Acme. May 22-24. Today includes Student Artist Alley & Kids Costume Contest, plus much more. $15 or $40 for weekend pass. cherrycapitalcomiccon.com

MADE IN CHEBOYGAN CRAFT SHOWS: (See Sat., May 23, except today’s time is 11am-3pm.)

PROTEST AGAINST ISRAEL’S GENOCIDE AGAINST PALESTINE: (See Sat., May 16)

FORMULA 1 FREE WATCH PARTIES: 2pm, The Bay Community Theatre, Suttons Bay. Experience the thrilling races on the big screen! Featuring Formula 1 games. Doors open an hour before the start of each race. thebaytheatre.org/home-page may 21 may 22 may 23

LIVE MUSIC CASTLE FARMS: NOSTALGIA NIGHT – VOLUME 2: Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Relive Castle Farms’ legendary concert era at Nostalgia Night Volume 2 with Derailed live! Enjoy a vendor market (noon5pm), pre-party in the Castle Pub (3-5pm), DJ throwbacks, & an outdoor summer concert vibe. $35-$50. castlefarms.com/events/

MEMORIAL WEEKEND PAGEANT & MICHIGAN’S LARGEST PARADE: Mackinaw City, May 23-25. More than 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British & Indian tribes on June 2, 1763. During the Fort Michilimackinac Pageant, meet famous In-

“LOVE LETTERS”: (See Fri., May 22, except today’s time is 2pm.)

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BELLAIRE FARMERS MARKET: Fridays, 8am-noon, mid-May through mid-Oct. at 102 S. Maple St. localdifference.org/partner/bellaire-farmers-market/

BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET:

Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-noon, midMay through mid-Oct. at Veterans Park, Boyne City. Featuring an array of goods from local small-scale farmers, artisans & entrepreneurs. July 4 & July 11 will be held at Old City Park. boynecityfarmersmarket.org

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 7:30am-noon through Oct. at Parking Lot B, Cass St. & E. Grandview Parkway, TC. Also held here on Wednesdays starting in June from 8amnoon. It will take place on the ground floor of the Old Town Parking Deck during the National Cherry Festival. dda.downtowntc.com/ farmers-market

HARBOR SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET:

Downtown Harbor Springs. Held every Weds. & Sat. throughout the summer, 9am1pm, from May 23 - Aug. 26, & Saturdays continue through Oct. 10. Featuring local farmers, artisans, food producers & more. Select dates will have music & Kids Days. petoskeyarea.com/events/harbor-springsfarmers-market-2026

PETOSKEY REGIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY HOSTS SAT. MORNING BIRD WALKS: Saturdays, 8-11am through May at Waldron Fen Nature Preserve, Alanson. Volunteers will help participants see & hear birds. Meet at the parking area off Banwell Rd. petoskeyaudubon.org

PETOSKEY REGIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY HOSTS WEDS. EVENING BIRD WALKS: Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm through May at Sportsman’s Park, East Jordan. Meet in parking lot. Volunteers will help participants see & hear birds. petoskeyaudubon.org

WEEKLY WILDFLOWER WALK: Tuesdays, 10:30am through May at Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Take a leisurely stroll through the scenic trails of Grass River Nature Area alongside knowledgeable docent Lyn Petty. Discover the variety of wildflowers & learn to identify their unique beauty. As you wander, keep an ear out for the melodies of the birds that call Grass River home. Join every Tues. to see new flowers in bloom. grassriver.org

2026 NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Village Arts Building, Northport. This annual exhibit, now in its ninth year, continues to grow in both artistic reach & visual diversity. An opening reception will be held on Sat., May 23 from 5-7pm, featuring complimentary appetizers & a cash bar. The exhibit will run May 24 - June 13, with gallery hours Tues. through Sun., noon-4pm. Free. northportartsassociation.org/events-exhibits

17TH ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY

EXHIBITION: Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Runs through May 30. This exhibition showcases the talent & creativity of local photographers & members of the Charlevoix Photography Club. It will feature a diverse range of photographic work across seven categories: Landscape, Animals, Flora, People, Still Life, Black & White, and Creative. Charlevoix Circle of Arts’ hours are Mon. through Fri., 11am-4pm; & Sat., 11am-3pm. charlevoixcircle.org

RETURN TO LIGHT: Runs through May 25 at Boyne Arts Center, Boyne City. This exhibit explores the many facets of illumination— from the first golden rays of a Michigan morning to the internal clarity of a new perspective. Open Tues. through Sun., noon-4pm. boynearts.org/s/stories/bac-spring-exhibitreturn-to-light

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY:

- “MODERN MOVEMENT: MARTHA GRAHAM & BARBARA MORGAN”: Held in Bonfield Gallery. Featuring original Barbara Morgan photographs of Graham & her company in the 1930s & 40s. Runs May 22 - Oct. 31. See web site for hours. crookedtree.org/ events-and-exhibitions/exhibits/modernmovement.html

- PLEIN AIR ADVENTURES: STUDENTS OF SUSAN GLASS: Held in Atrium Gallery. This exhibition of unframed works brings together years of weekly painting, capturing the spirit & shifting seasons of northern Michigan’s landscapes. Runs through June 13. See web site for hours. crookedtree. org/events-and-exhibitions/exhibits/pleinair-adventures.html

- IN MOTION: MAKING ART DANCE: Held in Gilbert Gallery. A juried exhibition of movement inspired visual art pieces, sharing works that address questions such as, “How do artists today show the energy of moving bodies in paintings, sculptures, or films?” Runs May 22 - Sept. 5. See web site for hours. crookedtree.org/events-and-exhibitions/exhibits/in-motion.html

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - GUILD POP-UP EXHIBIT: TERRIE COLLINS: Held in Libragallery through May 23. Texture: Collins likes to put many layers on a canvas, & loves the process of painting. See web site for hours. crookedtree.org/eventsand-exhibitions/exhibits/guild-popup-exhibitterrie-collins.html

- “350: IMAGINING THE WORLD IN 2126”: Held in Cornwell Gallery. As communities across the country reflect on America’s 250th anniversary, 350 artists look forward instead of back — to imagine the world one hundred years from now. What might life look like in 2126? Through painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, & beyond, artists contribute their unique perspective on the century ahead. Runs through May 30. An artist talk will be held on May 16 from 11am-noon. See web site for gallery hours. crookedtree.org/ events-and-exhibitions/exhibits/350.html

- CONNECTIONS & FLOW: Held in West Gallery. This exhibit brings together the work of photographers Ragnar Avery & Calvin Boulter in an exhibition that reflects both artistic dialogue & personal mentorship. Runs through May 30. An artist talk will be held on May 30 from 11am-noon. See web site for gallery hours. crookedtree.org/ events-and-exhibitions/exhibits/connectionand-flow.html

- THE ART OF CONNECTION: Held in East Gallery. Grand Traverse Industries Client Artist Exhibit. Runs through May 30. See web site for gallery hours. crookedtree.org/ events-and-exhibitions/exhibits/the-art-ofconnection.html

- TOMORROW’S ARTISTS TODAY : Held in Carnegie East. Featuring: 2026 High School Portfolio. This exhibition features the work of eight emerging artists, showcasing a fresh & dynamic collection developed under the guidance of Royce Deans. Focused on building strong portfolios for future opportunities, this exhibit highlights each student’s growth, creativity, & unique artistic voice. Runs through May 30. See web site for gallery hours. crookedtree. org/events-and-exhibitions/exhibits/tomorrows-artists-today.html

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:

- NMC HOSTED HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION: Runs through May. The NMC High School Art Exhibition, juried by NMC Art & VisCom faculty, features artwork in a variety of media & styles by juniors & seniors from regional high schools. Reception & awards on May 31 from 2-4pm. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-4pm. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/nmc-student-art.html

- NEW PERSPECTIVES: RECENT AQUISITIONS FROM THE DENNOS PERMANENT ART COLLECTION: Held in McFarlane Gallery through May. From new paintings & works on paper gifted through the Museum Exchange program to generous donations on behalf of museum members, friends, & NMC alumni, New Perspectives seeks to highlight convergent, as well as, divergent perspectives on contemporary art & collecting practices in the 21st century. See web site for hours. dennosmuseum.org

- TRILOBITE TREASURES: Runs through May. This exhibit presents Paleozoic creatures in a way that tells a story of the prehistoric life in the ancient seas. The collection, assembled over 35 years, provides a unique snapshot of life in the ancient seas from 250 to 500 million years ago. See web site for hours. dennosmuseum.org

- IMPRESSIONS OF AN ERA: PRINTS FROM THE DENISON MUSEUM COLLECTION: This selection of prints, created between 1970 & 1990 by nationally & internationally recognized contemporary artists, reflects two transformative decades in contemporary printmaking. Artists include Dee Shapiro, Barbara Kohl-Spiro, KUDO Muramasa & James Rizzi. Runs through May. See web site for hours. dennosmuseum.org

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER, FRANKFORT:

- POETIC VISIONS OF PORT ONEIDA: PAINTING AND POEMS THAT REIMAGINE: Held in Lobby Gallery. Enjoy this series of oil paintings & corresponding poems created by Grand Traverse County artist Wendy McWhorter. Runs through Aug. 27. GAAC is open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm; & Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm. glenarborart.org/product/ exhibit-poetic-visions-of-port-oneida - MEMBERS CREATE: This exhibition runs through May 28. It features the work of 31 current GAAC members & includes a wide range of media. See web site for hours. glenarborart.org

OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT:

- BEYOND THE PRINT: Runs May 16 - June 19. Opening reception held on May 16 at 4pm. Featuring works by regional artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Hours are Tues. through Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. Closed Mon. until June 1. oliverart.org

- LOCAL COLOR A TO Z: Showcase of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor & mixed media created by a talented local artist group. Runs through May 30. Open hours: Tues.Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm; & closed Mon. until June 1. oliverart.org

lOGY

MAY 18 - MAY 24

BY ROB BREZSNY

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When we hear people described as having fertile imaginations, we may assume they are artists, writers, or musicians. But the truth is that many creative visualizers are engineers, city planners, inventors, and the like: those who design and build functional wonders. Of this group, you Tauruses make up a disproportionately high percentage. Your tribe is often most imaginative when vitalizing concrete details and transforming practical matters. In the coming weeks, this will be a vibrant X-factor in your relationship with the world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Consider this a friendly heads-up to your inner critic, your gloomy side, and any voice in your head that expects too little from life. Upcoming astrological omens are influencing me to predict a stream of auspicious omens and fortunate events. So if you’d rather cling to tired stories about not being good enough or strong enough, you might want to skip my forecasts for a while. But if you’re ready to vivify your faith in your power to eagerly create what you desire, stay tuned. Karmic blessings are coming.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): To be blunt, dear Libra, I think you need soul medicine that’s most available in frontiers, borderlands, and thresholds. Some of these might be bright, shiny places, and others may be akin to mazes and tunnels. Please keep in mind that your main motivation, as you seek adventures in the outskirts, should be the quest to have fun as you blow your own mind. For the sake of your lust for life and joie de vivre, you really must explore power spots untouched by trivia and pettiness: sanctuaries where vastness, freedom, and raw vitality can wash away at least some of your fixations and habits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Giant Pacific octopus dens are identifiable by the "gardens" of debris outside. They include shells and bones, arranged like ornamentation around the entrance. Are the creatures trying to decorate? Scientists don’t know. But it’s clear they are leaving evidence of their appetites. The result is distinctive, artistic, and revealing. With this scenario as your metaphorical meditation, Scorpio, I invite you to look at what you have been pursuing and consuming in recent months. Contemplate the stuff piling up in your sphere. What do your finished experiences reveal about your quest for meaning? Does this pattern reflect your deepest intentions? Is this who you want to be? Make sure the story you’re teling about yourself is the right one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Advising a Sagittarius to be patient is like asking a bonfire to burn slowly and politely. Still, I will give it a try. Because I love you, I will dare to be frank. So here goes: If you want to align yourself with astrological currents, practice being reverently at ease with life’s madness as you watch and wait. See if you can take genuine pleasure in resting within a field of calm trust. Imagine, with fearless delight, the rewards that will find you as you nurture a steady, unhurried confidence in your intuition, which will ultimately tell you exactly what you need to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1994, immunologist Polly Matzinger revolutionized her field with a radical theory. She discovered that our immune systems don't focus on distinguishing "self" from "non-self," but rather responding to threats. The body puts less emphasis on asking "is this me?" and more on "is this harmful?" Her breakthrough transformed our understanding of immunity, autoimmune disease, and transplant rejection. According to my analysis of the astrological riddles, you Capricorns could benefit from a similar adjustment. Don’t worry about whether any particular influence harmonizes with your identity or aligns with your history. Instead, ask, “Is it nourishing or harmful? Supportive or useless?” As you refresh your approach to guarding and protecting your precious self, new options will become visible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): According to my interpretation of the astrological signals, you have run into an obstacle to your creative flow, or may soon do so. Though this could feel discouraging at first, I think it’s a promising sign. It indicates that a hidden bug is surfacing. An

inner saboteur is no longer operating in the shadows. You’re being given the opportunity to repair an unseen energy leak that has been sapping your vitality. To illuminate this process, consider the wisdom of author Joyce Carol Oates. She says that writer’s block arises when a writer subconsciously believes that what they’re trying to create is false, misguided, or harmful to themselves, which results in a temporary creative paralysis. Be brave and relentless in hunting down the glitch in your self-love, Aquarius.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Maybe you’ve been having thoughts like this: “I’m too scrambled to do what’s necessary to get unscrambled.” Here’s another snag that may be tangling your mind: “I’m too mixed up to know what questions to ask to sort out my confusion.” If this is true, Pisces, I’m here to offer advice. Imagine calling a timeout on the whole noisy world and slipping free of the habitual trance. Consider retreating to a sanctuary where time doesn’t oppress you and complications subside. Let your mind be empty, give your ambitions a rest, and immerse your tender attention in the deepest part of yourself you can find.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you’re a professional photographer, now is an ideal moment to invest in the higher-end lens you know would expand your best work. If you’re a committed chef, it’s a perfect time to spring for a precision knife set that elevates your craft. If you’re a devoted yoga or meditation teacher preparing a new series, you might decide to purchase an upgraded sound system to share your vocal offerings more crisply. And if you are none of the above, consider this your sign to obtain a key instrument or tool that will help you move to the next level of professionalism in the work you’re called to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When many people reflect on their early years, they focus on the alienation and wounds they endured. Few recall, in vivid detail, the moments of joy, triumph, and breakthrough. It’s a symptom, I suppose, of our era’s compulsive cynicism, and not necessarily an accurate account of the past. So many good things happened, too! This isn’t to dismiss the real pain that shaped us in our tender years. Still, I want you to know that you are in a season when it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the blessings of your beginnings—the fun, guidance, and grace that helped you flourish. Update your gratitude!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Of all the zodiac signs, you have the most potential to cultivate robust emotional intelligence that’s helpful in practical situations. More than everyone else, your feelings are less likely to render you vulnerable and fragile and more likely to make you a powerhouse. The coming weeks will be prime time to deploy these talents to the max. encourage you to summon gleeful exuberance as you provide your sensitive, heartful nurturing. Practice the ingenious art of keeping the world emotionally literate and spiritually alert.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I am pleased to predict that you will be less egotistical and narcissistic in the coming weeks than you have ever been in your life. In saying that, I don’t mean to imply that you’re any more egotistical and narcissistic than the rest of us. I’m simply saying you can get a liberating reprieve from the excessive pride and selfishness that regularly debilitates us all. Congratulations, Leo! This grace period should enable you to deepen your attunement with your soul’s blueprint, the design of destiny you chose before birth. I bet you will enjoy a period of vibrant, exciting tranquility.

“Jonesin”

Crosswords

"My Ames Is True" where it's at. by Matt Jones

ACROSS

1. 1996 gymnastics star Kerri

6. Opposite of fore, at sea

9. Senate hearing channel

14. "Rice-___, the San Francisco treat"

15. Short story?

16. Airy courtyards

17. Broadcast signal carrier

19. Very resonant

20. Aussie verb ender

21. Habit that's best broken

22. Occupy a tent

23. Name of multiple British earls (one of which changed his name slightly and wrote the first Gothic novel)

28. Question's opposite (abbr.)

29. "___ gratia artis" (MGM motto)

30. Sat ___ (GPS system)

31. Part of G&T

32. Threesome

34. Game before a final

35. Soundproofing square

39. Shouts of inspiration

40. Deli loaves

41. Grind

42. Oscar-winning Telugu-language film

43. 2006 World Series winners, on scoreboards

44. "Mad Men" protagonist Draper

45. Electronic identifier embedded in sound files to protect copyright

51. ___ wat (national dish of Ethiopia)

52. Fashion designer Cassini

53. Shortest English sentence with a subject and verb

55. Between 0 and 90 degrees

57. Series of Nintendo microgames featuring a squiggly-mustached villain

59. Breads for gyros

60. That thing, in Spanish

61. Consumed

62. Meeting on the sly

63. Pig pen

64. Actresses Meg and Jeri

DOWN

1. Rajasthan wrap

2. Refuse

3. Event involving big bucks?

4. Corn opener?

5. Actor Ribisi of "Avatar: Fire and Ash"

6. Ancient counters

7. "Hawaii ___" (CBS police drama)

8. Boot end

9. Conspiratorial groups

10. Put your foot down

11. Person arguing in favor

12. Goal

13. No vote

18. They may be about you

22. Christmas song

24. Fridge invasions

25. Banshee's sounds

26. Gold fabric

27. Immorality

31. Sentry's job

32. Choreographer Tharp

33. "Call Me Maybe" singer Carly ___ Jepsen

34. Hot spot?

35. Singer Bareilles

36. "No ___ Traffic" (street sign)

37. "In a day ___" (the really high lyric of "Take On Me")

38. End-of-year school event attendee

43. Most peeved

44. Three, in Trier

46. Minuscule amounts

47. Pop-up restaurant offering?

48. "The Jetsons" son

49. Cattle rustler's tool

50. ___ Blixen (Isak Dinesen's real name)

54. Store department that sells ties

55. Fitting

56. Fig. with a diameter

57. "Fantastic Mr. Fox" director Anderson

58. Method

Grand Traverse & Kalkaska

CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE WINERY, TC 5-8:

5/16 -- DJ Marco

5/21 – Highway North

5/22 – Jesse Jefferson

5/23 – Swingbone North

ENCORE 201, TC

5/15-16 & 5/22-23 -- DJ Ricky T, 9

EUGENE'S RECORD CO-OP, TC 5/16 -- Ghostpipe, Mothertomb & Bog Wizard, 8

JACOB'S FARM, TC 6-9:

5/22 -- Tower of Bauer

5/23 -- TC Knuckleheads

5/24 -- Gemini Moon

KILKENNY'S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, TC 9:30:

5/15-16 -- The Off Beat Band

5/22-23 -- The Ampersands

KINGSLEY LOCAL BREWING

5/16 -- Wink Solo, 7-9

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC BARREL ROOM:

5/18 -- Open Mic w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9

TASTING ROOM:

5/22 – Jeff Socia, 5-7

MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC

5/20 -- Trivia Night, 7-9

5/21 -- Open Mic Night, 7-9

5/22 -- Wink, 6-9

BC LANES, BOYNE CITY

5/16 – Timberline, 8

BOYNE CITY TAPROOM 7:

5/16 & 5/23 -- Patrick Ryan

5/21 – Adam and the Cabana Boys 5/22 – Sleeping Gypsies

BOYNE RIVER INN, BOYNE CITY

5/21 -- Nelson Olstrom, 7

BRIDGE STREET TAPROOM, CHARLEVOIX

7: 5/19 -- Patrick Ryan

5/23 – Sleeping Gypsies

MT. HOLIDAY, TC BEER GARDEN: 5/22 -- Memorial Day Party w/ Split Decision, 6-9

NORTH BAR, TC 7-10: 5/16 -- David Márton 5/21 -- Drew Hale

OLD MISSION DISTILLING, TC SEVEN HILLS: 5/16 -- Jeff Linsell, 7 5/22 -- Brady Corcoran, 6:30 5/23 -- Bauer Jones, 7

TC WHISKEY CO. - THE STILLHOUSE

6-8:

5/16 -- Split Decision

5/22 -- Highway North 5/23 -- Stef & Vince

THE ALLUVION, TC 5/16 -- Randy Napoleon & Waking Dream, 7-9:30

5/18 -- Big Fun - Funky Fun Mondays, 6-8:30

5/20 -- The Janice Keegan Trio ft. Bryn Roberts & Jack Dryden, 6:308:30

5/21 -- The Jeff Haas Trio feat. Laurie Sears + Lisa Flahive, 6-8:30

5/22 -- Mark Lavengood's “Prine Tine” John Prine Tribute Concert, 7-10

THE HAYLOFT INN, TC

7:30-11: 5/15-16 -- Boone Doggies

5/22 – East Bay Blue

5/23 – Low Hanging Fruit

Antrim & Charlevoix

CASTLE FARMS, CHARLEVOIX THE CASTLE PUB: 5/16 -- Michelle Keyboard, 7

CELLAR 152, ELK RAPIDS 5/16 -- Blair Miller, 5:30-8:30

ETHANOLOGY DISTILLATION, ELK RAPIDS

5/23 -- Harmolodics, 8-11

LOST CELLARS, CHARLEVOIX

5/22 – Leebee Shaner, 4-7

MUSKRAT DISTILLING, BOYNE CITY 8-11:

THE PARLOR, TC

5/16 -- Jesse Jefferson, 9

5/17 -- Music Bingo w/ McSteezy, 7-10

5/19 -- David Márton, 8-11

5/20 -- Rob Coonrod, 8-11

5/21 -- Jimmy Olson, 8-11

5/22 -- Tai Drury, 9

5/23 -- Loren Kranz & Co., 9

5/24 -- Music Bingo, 7-10; The Boardman River Band, 9-12

THE PUB, TC

5/16 & 5/23 -- DJ Producer AJ, 10

5/17 -- Kids Karaoke w/ DJ Shawny T, 2-5

5/18 -- Karaoke, 8-11

5/20 -- Zeke Clemons, 7-11

5/22 -- Dollar Shavey Club, 7-10; DJ Vai, 10-11:30

5/24 -- Kids Karaoke, 2-5

THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC

5/18 -- USS Comedy Open Mic, 8-9:30

5/19 -- Open Mic w/ Zak Bunce, 6-9

5/20 – Jazz Jam w/ Ron Getz, 6-9

5/21 – DJ Trivia, 7-9

TOWNLINE CIDERWORKS, WILLIAMSBURG

5/22 -- Fiddlevine, 6-8

5/23 -- Tom Morrell, 6-8

5/24 -- LaRose Duo, 3-5

TURTLE CREEK CASINO, WILLIAMSBURG WATERFALL, 8: 5/16 – TC Knuckleheads

BEARDS BREWERY, PETOSKEY ROOT CELLAR:

5/16 – The Fridays, 6-9

5/23 – Karaoke, 8

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PETOSKEY

5/16 -- Two Track Mind, 2-6

5/22 & 5/24 -- Chris Calleja, 4-7:30

5/23 -- Michelle Chenard, 2-6

BRANDY'S HARBORTOWN, BAY HARBOR

5/16 -- Lee Fayssoux, 5-8

PATIO:

5/21 -- Chris Calleja, 5-8

5/22 -- Derek Boik, 5-8

5/23 -- Nick Visconti, 5-8

5/24 -- Adam and the Cabana Boys, 12:30-3:30

CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY 5/19 -- Trivia Night, 7-9

Emmet & Cheboygan

COUNTRY CLUB OF BOYNE, HARBOR SPRINGS

5/22 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6-9

NOGGIN ROOM PUB, PETOSKEY

5/16 -- Delilah DeWylde, 7-10

5/20 -- Singo Bingo (One Hit Wonders), 6:30

5/22 -- Michelle Chenard, 7-10

5/23 -- Lee Fayssoux, 7-10

NORTHERN LIGHTS RECREATION, HARBOR SPRINGS

5/16 -- Sean Bielby, 5:30-8:30

5/21 -- Trivia, 6:30

5/22 -- Ty Parkin, 5:30-8:30

ODAWA CASINO RESORT, PETOSKEY

VICTORIES, 9:

5/16 -- Galactic Sherpas

5/22 – DJ Big Ton 5/23 – DJ T-Bone

Leelanau & Benzie

POND HILL FARM, HARBOR SPRINGS

5/16 -- Terry Coveyou, 9am-1pm; Brian Thomas, 5-8pm

5/22 -- Yankee Station, 5-8

5/23 -- Charlie's Root Fusion, 5-8

5/24 -- Riff Rider & The Vista Cruisers, 3-6

SEASONS OF THE NORTH WINERY, INDIAN RIVER 5/23 -- Duffy King, 6-9

THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN 5/16 -- Brian McCloskey, 7:30 5/22 – Musicians Playground, 7 5/23 – Jason Eldridge & Nathan Towne, 7

THE WIGWAM, INDIAN RIVER

5/21 -- Dominic Fortuna, 7:30-9:30 5/22 – Karaoke, 8-11

5/20 -- Karaoke Night 5/23 -- Sean Bielby

SHORT'S PUB, BELLAIRE 6-8:

5/20 -- Open Mic Night 5/21 -- Trivia w/ DJ Trivia

BEER GARDEN, 7-9:30:

5/22 -- Nosey Parker

5/23 -- Matt Schultz & The 45s 5/24 -- Lighting Matches

SHORT'S PULL BARN, ELK RAPIDS

5/16 -- Highway North, 3-6

5/21 -- Keith Scott, 5-8 5/22 -- Spencer Hollenbeck, 5-8

Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee

BUCKSNORT SALOON, MESICK

5/16 -- The Wayne Faust Show, 5-9

5/17 -- Down The Road, 2-5

5/18 -- Monday Night Open Mic w/ Vic Trip, 6-9

5/23 – Dan Steele, 6-10

5/24 – Kirk Larson Trio, 2-6

CADILLAC WINERY, LEROY 5/16 – Honey Badger, 5-8

5/20 – Open Mic Night, 6:30-9

MANISTEE NATIONAL GOLF & RESORT

5/22 -- Paddock, 7

NORTHERN NATURAL CIDER HOUSE & WINERY, KALEVA 7:

5/16 -- Aaron Dye

5/22 -- Chief Jam-Open Mic Hosted by Cheryl Wolfram 5/23 -- Jane Amstutz

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, THOMPSONVILLE

5/23 -- Beer & Brat Fest feat. Jedi Mind Trip, 3-5; The RockShow Band, 5:30-8

DUNE BIRD WINERY, NORTHPORT 3-6:

5/17 -- Dennis Palmer 5/21 -- Luke Woltanski

5/24 -- Highway North

FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEULAH 6-8:

5/18 -- Monday Music Trivia 5/21 -- Trivia Thursdays

FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR 4-7:

5/18 -- Rhett & John

5/21 -- Larry Perkins

5/24 -- A.S. Lutes

HOP LOT BREWING, SUTTONS BAY

5/23 -- The Dune Brothers, 5-8

IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE

5/16 -- Kevin Paul, 5:30-7:30 5/17 -- Tim Krause, 4-6

5/22 – Luke Woltanski, 5:30-7:30

5/23 – Gretchen Woell, 5:30-7:30

5/24 – Stephanie Clark Harris & Vincenzo DeWald, 4-6

LAKE ANN BREWING CO.

5/16 -- Drew Hale, 7-10

5/19 -- Andre Villoch, 6:30-9:30

5/20 -- Open Mic Night Hosted by Johnathon North, 6:30-9:30

5/21 -- Trivia Night, 7-9

5/22 -- Happy Hour w/ Adam Duress, 3-6; One Hot Robot, 7-10

5/23 -- The Daydrinker's Series w/ Barefoot, 2:30-5:30; Fifth Gear Band, 7-10

5/24 -- The Daydrinker's Series w/ The Jameson Brothers, 3-6; Broomcloset Boys, 7-10

LITTLE TRAVERSE INN, MAPLE CITY 5/22 – Rigs & Jeels, 6-9

NORTHERN LATITUDES DISTILLERY, LAKE LEELANAU

5/22 -- The Fridays, 4:45-6:45

RIVER CLUB, GLEN ARBOR 5-8: 5/16 -- Larz Cabot 5/23 -- Keith Scott

5/24 -- Luke Duo

SOUL SQUEEZE CELLARS, LAKE LEELANAU

4-7:

5/21 -- Rob Coonrod

5/22 -- Touch of Grey

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEULAH

5/16 -- Barefoot, 5-8

5/22 -- Dave Johnson, 5-8

5/23 -- Jabo Bihlman, 5-8 5/24 -- Wink, 3-6

STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT

5/20 -- Trivia Night, 7

SUTTONS BAY CIDERS

5/24 -- Johnathon North & Rock Hat, 5:30-8

THE HOMESTEAD RESORT, GLEN ARBOR WHISKERS: 5/22 -- Billy & The Kid, 6-9

BUYING OLD WOODEN DUCK and FISH SPEARING DECOYS: BUYING OLD WOODEN DUCK and FISH SPEARING DECOYS, call/ text 248 877-0210

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