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Thursday - 4PM-7PM
Yappy Hour Benefiting Cherryland Humane Society
Enjoy drink specials, pet lover giveaways & the chance to meet some adoptable dogs in person. W…Thursday - 5PM-6:30PM
East Jordan Business After Hours
Enjoy networking & light snacks & refreshments.Thursday - 5PM-7PM
Mental Health Professionals of Northern Michigan Speaker Series
This free networking meeting is held the third Thurs. of each month. Enjoy a brief presentation on …Thursday - 5PM-7PM
Petoskey Business After Hours
This month's theme is "Spring into Summer." Don Hawaiian shirts, floral prints, tees, sunglasses, &…Thursday - 5PM-7PM
Petoskey Business After Hours
"Spring into Summer": Dress in your summer best to get an extra entry into the yearlong BAH Bonus. …Thursday - 5:30PM-7PM
CTAC's May Vernissage & Swirl
Savor wines from Great Lakes Wine and Spirit, paired with appetizers from Chef Kulin Froelich of NO…Thursday - 5:30PM-7PM
How EFT Helps People & Animals
Join for a lecture by author Joan Ranquet, who is also an animal communicator, TEDx speaker, educat…Thursday - 5:30PM-7PM
May Vernissage & Swirl
Featuring wine from Great Lakes Wine & Spirit, paired with appetizers from Chef Kulin Froelich …Eight Memorial Day Events Up North
Celebrate the holiday in northern Michigan
Memorial Day is both a … Read More >>Artemis Books & Goods Takes Aim
The new Traverse City bookstore is set to host its grand opening May 30
When Brilliant Books closed its … Read More >>Advocating for the U.P. We Want
How a nonprofit is championing education, mental health, and the environment in rural Michigan
For many of us “trolls,” … Read More >>Women Are the Backbone of the Tribe
Meet Bay Mills Indian Community President Whitney Gravelle
Bay Mills Indian Community President … Read More >>Years of the Sunrise
Bugsy Sailor has captured thousands of Michigan sunrises
He runs a dating site … Read More >>
There’s a Better Way of Doing Things Than Killing or War
Local group continues peace-making efforts
Despite the U.S. conflict with … Read More >>
Feature
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 …May 16, 2026 |
Dining
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 …May 16, 2026 |
Opinion
The Courage to Be Disliked
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 …May 16, 2026 |
Virtual Express
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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 so… Read More >>Helpless to Resist
Our country has a long and unfortunate history of blaming external influences for the bad behavior of our children. Banishme… Read More >>
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 i… Read More >>