Ellen Miller | Author
Pickleball by the Numbers
Sept. 7, 2024
Whether you play, know a dinking buddy, or have just heard the distinctive pop-swoosh of a pickleball paddle connecting with a ball, you know: pickleball is the hottest sport of the moment. While pickleball has been around Traverse City since 1985, it has exploded in popularity...
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Off-Road Exploring
Aug. 17, 2024
Getting out on the trails is almost a requirement in northern Michigan, whether that’s hiking and biking in the summer or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. Each year, our outdoor recreation options seem to draw more people to the area. If you hear a rumble or a roa...
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Ode to Joy
Aug. 3, 2024
Heather Kingham is not one to sit still. When we talk, the director of TC Sings—a community singing organization based in Traverse City—sounds surprisingly chipper for someone who directed a concert the night before, especially as she’s just coming off TC Sings’ bi...
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Everyone Is an Artist at Art & Connection
July 27, 2024
In a bright room with bins of colorful materials lining the wall, Sheri Reid Grant stands over a mold filled with fresh flowers. She recounts the history of Art & Connection, the organization she founded and runs, while stirring a jar of resin, testing ways to preserve her niece&rsquo... Read More >>