What’s New on Mackinac Island?
Thursday - 11AM
17th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition
Runs April 24 - May 30. This exhibition showcases the talent & creativity of local photographer…Thursday - 11AM
Impressions of an Era: Prints from the Denison Museum Collection
This selection of prints, created between 1970 & 1990 by nationally & internationally recog…Thursday - 11AM
NMC Hosted High School Art Exhibition
Runs May 8-31. The NMC High School Art Exhibition, juried by NMC Art & VisCom faculty, features…Thursday - 11AM
New Perspectives: Recent Aquisitions from the Dennos Permanent Art Collection
Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. From new paintings & works on paper gifted through the Museum Exchange p…Thursday - 11AM
Trilobite Treasures
Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. This exhibit presents Paleozoic creatures in a way that tells a story of the…Thursday - 12PM
Return to Light
Runs April 10 – May 25. This exhibit explores the many facets of illumination—from the …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.Eight Memorial Day Events Up North
Celebrate the holiday in northern Michigan
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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 >>