March 29, 2024

Features


A Floral Family Affair

The generations of women behind Golden Hill Farms
By Hanna Lee-Kleb | March 23, 2024

In the quaint downtown of Elk Rapids sits Golden Hill Farms, a shop where the artistry of floristry meets the rustic charm of a family-owned farm. Founded by Amy Hendrickson (also known as Amy Kate) alongside her daughters Abbey and Amanda, this endeavor stands as a testament to their shared passions for flowers, entrepreneurship, and family. More than just business partners, the Hendrickson women cherish getting to work alongside each other every ... Read More >>


Mysterious Michigan Reads

Booksellers share their favorite Mitten State mysteries and thrillers
By Anna Faller | March 23, 2024

We can’t think of a better way to spend spring break than with a great book. Northern Express asked local booksellers to share their favorite set-in-Michigan (or written-by-Michiganders) titles to mystify readers of every age. Get your tea and slippers ready, folks—it’s about to get frightfully cozy! McLean and Eakin, Petoskey Young ReadersPoltergeists of Petoskey (Michigan Chillers #3) by Johnathan Rand They’re heerrree! Alex and Adrian couldn’t be more excited to explore ... Read More >>


Spring Break Destination: Stay in a Schoolhouse

Boyne Schoolhouse Lofts, a DIY dream turned reality
By Abby McKiernan | March 23, 2024

Found along the charming streets of downtown Boyne City is a hidden gem, once known as the Second Ward School, brimming with the unique charm that only a century of history can bring. Built in 1912 and reportedly operating until the early 1960s, the walls of the Boyne Schoolhouse once echoed with the laughter and chatter of eager young people ready to learn. After its schoolhouse days, the building underwent several transformations, ... Read More >>


What's Next for the Five Nonprofits on the Site of the Future Freshwater Research & Innovation Center?

Making moves, switching gears, and leveling up
By Art Bukowski | March 23, 2024

Change is coming to a small but busy corner of Elmwood Township that will soon house the Traverse City Freshwater Research & Innovation Center. The project—a collaboration between Discovery Center & Pier, 20Fathoms, Traverse Connect, Northwestern Michigan College, and Michigan Technological University—aims to build a world-class facility that will help establish the Grand Traverse Region as “the hub for education, research, development, and commercialization of freshwater and marine technologies and their applications ... Read More >>


A Spring-loaded Calendar

9 events and activities for Up North fun
By Cameron Thompson | March 23, 2024

There is little that makes a Michigander happier than the promise of spring. A warm breeze, lingering evening sun, and the scent of petrichor signals that life is finally awakening from its frosty suspension. Another sure sign of the season: spring break. As schools close down, families get moving, whether that’s to warmer climes or to adventures here in northern Michigan. If you’re among the latter group, we’ve curated a list of ... Read More >>


Mackinac Meltdown

March 23, 2024

Bye-bye blue ice, hello blue skies! Mackinaw City is gearing up for their annual Meltdown Celebration April 1-15. (That’s only a few weeks away from the reopening of the ferries to the island!) Here are some highlights: All week long, Pirate’s Adventure Waterpark will offer “Spring Break Splash” deals with admission for just $5. Saturday, April 6, boasts the Taste of Mackinac at Mackinac Bay Trading Company featuring local brews and wines. ... Read More >>


Bringing the Birds to Your Yard

Stuff We Love
March 23, 2024

May is the prime birding month in northern Michigan, but with spring making a slightly earlier appearance than usual, now’s the time to stock up on gear so you don’t miss a single flash of feathers. Your first stop: Wild Birds Unlimited in Traverse City, home to bird feeders, bird baths, bird houses, bird seed—basically if the word "bird" is in the name, you can find it there. Oh, and let’s not ... Read More >>


Lights, Camera, Marquee!

March 23, 2024

Traverse City’s community arts venue The Alluvion will roll out the red carpet for the world premiere screening of Marqueetown on March 31 at 7pm. Yes, that’s Easter Sunday; it’s also almost 88 years exactly from the opening night of The Nordic Theater in Marquette. The documentary—100 percent made in Michigan and the brainchild of Traverse Citians Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson—follows the crusade to preserve the lasting magic of cinema, even ... Read More >>


More Construction Headed to TC

March 23, 2024

April 1 is—no fooling—the start of the reconstruction of Eighth St. and S. Union in downtown Traverse City. (Just when you thought you’d mastered the detours for the Parkway!) The project’s scope includes a full redo of the intersection with new concrete pavement and brick crosswalks. Expect the intersection to be closed to cars, bikes, and pedestrians for the duration of the work, though the city says access to all businesses and ... Read More >>


Silent Movies and Mighty Organs

By Jamie Kauffold | March 23, 2024

Andrew Rogers will accompany the 2011 Oscar-winning silent film The Artist on the “Mighty” Wurlitzer theater organ on Saturday, April 6, at both 2pm and 5pm at The Music House Museum in Williamsburg. The Artist is a French comedy-drama set in Hollywood between 1927-1932 as silent cinema falls out of fashion and is replaced by the “talkies.” Tickets, $25. mynorthtickets.com/organizations/music-house-museum Read More >>

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