November 20, 2024

The Magical World of Holiday Art Markets: 11 Markets and Shows to Put on Your Calendar

Inside the Mind of a Metalsmith

How nature, Michigan stones, and other local artists inspire Traverse City jewelry-maker Lucy Lowe
Metalsmith Lucy Lowe takes inspiration … Read More >>

Meet the Artists: Twisted Fish Gallery

Seven creators share their work
After 24 years, Elk Rapids’ … Read More >>

Keeping Traditions Alive

Fiber artist Kristina Nichols talks creations and connections
Weaving is an art that … Read More >>

Three Painters to Watch at Higher Art Gallery

Discover Northern Michigan's Emerging Artists
Northern Michigan is known for … Read More >>

Film Review: Conclave

4 Stars
While there aren’t many Lutheran … Read More >>

Cherry Republic's Cherry Bomb Hot Sauce

Tastemaker
Most of the time when … Read More >>

Feature

Saturday Shopping Steals

We’re all over the whole waiting-in-line-on-Black-Friday thing, right? Skip the box store rush, and, for that matter, the online ordering craze, and shop local this year. Best of all, you can cross off gifts …

Nov. 16, 2024 |

Dining

The Little Fleet's Harvest Moon

With the winter solstice on the horizon, we’re packing in all the autumnal flavors we can, and we’ve got one more “must” for your checklist alongside pies and apple-picking: the Harvest Moon cocktail ($13) …

Nov. 16, 2024 |

Opinion

Election Redux

The post mortem—and for Democrats that always involves finger pointing and blame—started as the votes were still being counted. This year they were way better at finding reasons they lost than they were at …

Nov. 16, 2024 |

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