Jamie Kauffold | Author
'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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 Cross...
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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 lunc...
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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 ...
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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 Departme...
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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...
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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, a...
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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 s...
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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 ca...
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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 Hav...
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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 &ldqu...
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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 balanc...
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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 ...
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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 &...
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Off to the Races!
June 8, 2024
Are you ready to run? It’s race season in Up North, with more than 60 competitions to see who can run, swim, bike, and paddle the fastest. From this weekend through the close of summertime when the air and water turn cool, there are plenty of opportunities to go for gold.
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The Red Drive Concert Series
June 8, 2024
The Red Drive Concert Series kicks off its 2024 season on Friday, June 14, from 6-8pm with west Michigan’s Delilah DeWylde at Left Foot Charley in Traverse City. With Delilah on lead vocals and upright bass, and Lee Harvey on electric guitar, you’ll hear honky-tonk country, ro...
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30 Years of Smart Commutes with TART
June 1, 2024
Hop on your bike, your feet, the bus, or carpool for the 30th Annual Smart Commute Week, June 3-7! Besides improving your health and saving money and the planet, you’ll score free breakfasts at various locations around TC and can win prizes. Sign up a team (for free!) for the compet...
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East Jordan Remembers
May 18, 2024
East Jordan is gearing up for Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 27, starting at 6am with coffee at American Legion Hall followed by a 7:15am departure for cemeteries holding military services (Calvary, Pesek Bohemian, Dunsmore, Sunset Hill, and Grandvue). At 10:45am, veterans and au... Read More >>