Your Summer 2026 Restaurant Guide
Saturday - 7PM
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR
The mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home - & her fins - behind & live in the world a…Saturday - 7PM
Saturdays in the Park: The Seth Bernard Quartet
Genre-defying troubadour energy with masterful chops.Saturday - 7PM
Zoltan Kaszas: Worldwide(ish) Tour
An award-winning stand-up comedian known for his sharp, observational humor & love of cats.Saturday - 7:05PM
TC Pit Spitters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
Saturday - 7:30PM
Simply Queen. Simply Spectacular.
North America's most adored recreation of Queen - the magic & the music. Featuring the world-re…Saturday - 7:30PM
Tchaikovsky & Abels Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Jader Bignamini leads the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a program of intensity & emotion throug…Saturday - 8PM
Boogie Wonder Band
Enjoy this disco band who has performed more than 3,500 shows around the world.Saturday - 8PM
Music in Mackinaw: NMC Concert Band
A Little Whimsy Goes a Long Way at Acorn Kitchen
Fun and food meet in this TC eatery
Seven months after opening its … Read More >>The 2026 Cherry Crop Report
Tart cherries lost, sweets in good shape
How did this year’s cherry … Read More >>Nine Food Trucks to Try This Summer
Mexican, Japanese, Polish, Jamaican, and other cuisines await across the North
Northern Michigan has a robust … Read More >>Horses on the Move
What does it take to coordinate the travel of 3,000+ horses for the Traverse City Horse Shows?
It’s that time of year … Read More >>Crafting Wine and Cultivating Community
Wineries on giving back with charitable programs, bottles, and events
The 45th parallel is known … Read More >>
Sun-sational Summer Salads
Inside the Ingredients
No one wants to turn … Read More >>
Feature
Restaurants & Road Construction
It’s been said that Michigan has two seasons: winter and road construction. For restaurants that already face challenges of surviving the former, adding the negative impact of the latter can be devastating. Losing business …July 18, 2026 |
Dining
Songbird Provisions’ The Cinnamon Roll
What defines the ultimate cinnamon roll? Does it melt in your mouth? Is it loaded with filling? Will you need a nap when you’re finished? If your answer is yes to all of the …July 18, 2026 |
Opinion
AI and Our Human Values
Whenever I sit down to write, whether it’s an essay or a text to one of my grandchildren, AI tries to intervene. Auto-correction and suggested rewrites pop up so often that I sometimes forget …July 18, 2026 |
Virtual Express
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Trying Something New
It has become clear at least part of the Republican mid-term election strategy is to refer to self-described progressive Dem… Read More >>
Finding Our Way in the Milky Way
Which way is up? Find out and get to know constellations to navigate the Milky Way! You can also take a shot at winning a fr… Read More >>
Triple the Art in Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, and Petoskey
Three days, three art shows! First, head to Harbor Springs for the Nub’s Nob Art Fair on Wednesday, July 22, from 9am-… Read More >>