Jamie Kauffold | Author

A Mini MakerFest in Traverse City

Nov. 9, 2024

Take part in a free Mini MakerFest with local STEAM organizations on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5-7pm at Boardman River Nature Center in Traverse City. Presented by the Grand Traverse Conservation District and the STEAM/Maker Alliance, this family-friendly event will offer many hands-on and ed… Read More >>

Smashing Pumpkins (for Compost!)

Nov. 2, 2024

Take part in the Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza and help our environment! The City of Traverse City is teaming up with Carter’s Compost and SEEDS at the city’s in-vessel composting unit, located at 143 Beitner Rd. on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10am-1pm. The city hopes to divert 1 ton… Read More >>

Say "Hello, Darkness" to Daylight Saving Time

Oct. 26, 2024

Say goodbye to daylight saving time again with “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend III,” a celebration that includes performances by Jack M. Senff and the Heartland Mission, Metal Bubble Trio, A.S. Lutes, and special guests. Doors open at the new sundown time (5:27pm) with the event … Read More >>

Dogman Returns...Again!

Oct. 19, 2024

Catch the premiere of Rich Brauer’s Dogman 3: Fight to the Finish at the Garden Theater in Frankfort on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30pm. Hank Purvis hasn’t seen a Dogman in seven years, and he and his allies hope this is their final confrontation with the unpredictable and… Read More >>

'Waitress' Is on the Menu at Old Town Playhouse

Oct. 5, 2024

You still have time to stop by for a slice with Waitress running through Oct. 12 at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. See how Jenna finds her courage as a waitress and pie maker—even as she’s stuck in a small town and loveless marriage and faced with an unexpected pr… Read More >>

A Grape-Crushing Good Time

Sept. 28, 2024

The grapes are growing and the wine is flowing on Old Mission Peninsula! A big highlight of Chateau Chantal’s free Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, is crushing grapes the old-fashioned way—with your feet! While you’re there, you may as well learn the basics of wi… Read More >>

10 Years of Leelanau UnCaged

Sept. 21, 2024

Northport will close their streets again to celebrate 10 years of Leelanau UnCaged, Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11am-10pm. This free festival includes 33 performances on six stages, including live music by East Bay Drive, Sweet Rhubarb, Blind Dog Hank, Brett Mitchell, Song of the Lakes, and ma… Read More >>

Who’s the Strongest One of All?

Sept. 7, 2024

Witness the Great Lakes Strongest Man and Woman at Turtle Creek Stadium in Traverse City on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 9am. This event will qualify podium finishers for United States Strongman Nationals 2025. Men’s and Women’s Pro Classes will also be competing, as well as a CrossFi… Read More >>

Clean Waters Challenge: Heal the Bear River

Aug. 31, 2024

Help clean up the Bear River in Emmet and Charlevoix counties on Saturday, Sept. 7, during the Clean Waters Challenge. Meet at the Bear River Shelter in Petoskey at 9am for registration and breakfast, followed by kick-off at 9:30am, cleanup and trash sorting from 9:45am-noon, and BBQ lunch … Read More >>

Wear White Before Labor Day at The Parlor!

Aug. 24, 2024

Bust out the white pants one last time! Head to the White Party sporting your best white attire at The Parlor in Traverse City on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 8pm-midnight, and dance the night away! PRIM brings their energetic take on ’90’s alterna-rock beginning at 9pm. Don’t fo… Read More >>

Let's Talk About Mental Health

Aug. 17, 2024

With anxiety and depression at an all-time high for teens, learn how we can support young people, especially with back to school right around the corner. Dr. Joanna Quigley, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan’s Department… Read More >>

The Spirit of Our Water Sail

Aug. 10, 2024

Climb aboard the Manitou as the Traverse Tall Ship Company presents “NIBI: The Spirit of Our Water” from 6:30-8pm on Thursday, Aug. 15 (and again Thursday, Sept. 5). Explore the connection the Anishinaabe, Grand Traverse Bay’s original residents, have to the bay and this r… Read More >>

Bobbing in the Bay

Aug. 3, 2024

Celebrate clean, healthy water in Grand Traverse Bay with a 2-mile swim to benefit The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a nonprofit that works to protect the bay and its 1,000-square-mile watershed. Each swimmer is responsible for raising at least $150. Jump in on Saturday, Aug. 10, at … Read More >>

The Human Library Comes to Petoskey

July 27, 2024

Have a conversation with a human book! The Petoskey District Library is the first in northern Michigan to partner with the Human Library© organization in Denmark and will host events where readers can have conversations with human beings serving as open books. People who have faced som… Read More >>

Appalachian Tunes in Harbor Springs

July 20, 2024

Appalachian native Dan Levenson, a master teacher and performer of both the clawhammer banjo and Appalachian style fiddle, shares his talent, Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30pm at The Rhubarbary, home of Maureen and Dale Scott on Five Mile Creek Rd., north of Harbor Springs. Levenson has been call… Read More >>

Planning the Pathway to Good Harbor

July 13, 2024

Be part of the discussion about the Pathway to Good Harbor—the northernmost segment of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, also known as Segment 9—at several open house events this summer. Join Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes at the intersection of the Heritage Trail and Glen Haven… Read More >>

Themed Nights with the Pit Spitters

July 6, 2024

Pick your theme while enjoying one of America's favorite pastimes with the Traverse City Pit Spitters! Go Triassic at Turtle Creek Stadium with “Dinos in the Dugout” on July 9 at 7:05pm; July 10 is a double header with “Business & Baseball” at 11:05am and “… Read More >>

Picnicking with Stella

June 29, 2024

Lend a helping hand to Northwest Michigan 4H, Cherryland Humane Society, Norte Youth Cycling, and Up North Pride while enjoying a delicious meal from Trattoria Stella at their 20th Anniversary Picnic, Sunday, July 7, from 1-4pm. Live music, delicious food and drink, baby goats, and balance … Read More >>

Young Americans Go Back in Time

June 22, 2024

Neon colors, Madonna, jelly bracelets, Prince, big hair! The Young Americans Dinner Theatre returns to The Highlands at Harbor Springs this summer with an ’80s theme. Performances run June 21 – Aug. 17 and include singing, dancing, and acting with a three-course dinner served by… Read More >>

Keeping It Classic in Bay Harbor

June 15, 2024

Get a glimpse of some of the finest classic, future classic, and rare cars and boats in the country at the Bay Harbor Classic Car & Boat Festival on Saturday, June 22. Highlights include Dodge Vipers, a 1938 Delahaye Teardrop Coupe, and “Driving Miss Daisy” Ladies Tea & … Read More >>