Jamie Kauffold | Author
Shades of Us
April 9, 2022
Shades of Us, an exhibit by students of Leland Public School and Leelanau Children’s Center that celebrates the people in our area and fosters conversation about diversity, was inspired by the work of Brazilian photographer Angélica Dass, who created a photography project cal...
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An Equine Literary Event
March 26, 2022
Award-winning humorist Debby Buck DeJonge will sign her book Lead Horse at Horizon Books in Traverse City on Saturday, April 9, from noon – 2pm. Enjoy the adventures of Candy Clark and her nemesis, Crissy von Foque-Trot, in the arcane, sometimes steamy world of dressage rid...
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Buy Pierogi, Support Ukrainian Families
March 19, 2022
Choose from 40 varieties of pierogi from Lost Village Pierogi of Petoskey’s pop-up Presale Pierogi Drive on Sunday, March 27, from 12-3pm at Cherryland Center Mall in Traverse City. Ten percent of all proceeds will be used to support displaced Ukrainian families who have fled their ...
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Float Your Boat at the TC Boat Show
March 12, 2022
Ready to start planning your summers on the lake? The Traverse City Boat Show heads back to the Grand Traverse Civic Center March 18-20. Presented by Blue Water Promotions, this show features ski boats, pontoons, cabin cruisers, personal watercraft, kayaks, docks, lifts, water toys, and m...
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Celebrate St. Patty's in Traverse City
March 5, 2022
Looking for ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day a bit early this weekend? Run or march...it's up to you!
Leapin’ Leprechaun!
Don your green for TC’s Irish 5K, Sat., March 12 beginning at The Workshop Brewing Co. at 9 a.m. Cost is $35 for in person...
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Join the White Pine Stampede
Jan. 29, 2022
Northern Michigan’s longest-running point-to-point Nordic ski race, the White Pine Stampede is held on Saturday, Feb. 5. Established in 1977, this race features 50K, 20K, and 10K distances for both freestyle and classic skiers. Skiers start from Mancelona High School — the 30K...
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Far Better than a Bar: Highlands on the Rocks
Jan. 8, 2022
Some folks apres ski; others shake or stir, then ski. Those in the latter camp will love Highlands on the Rocks, held Jan. 14 through 17 at Boyne Highlands Ski Resort in Harbor Springs. Sponsored by High Five Spirits Craft Distillery in Petoskey, the weekend brings a bevy of on-hill cockt...
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Blissfest Presents On the Winter Solstice
Dec. 18, 2021
On the Winter Solstice, presented by Blissfest, will feature jazz, folk and roots music in the spirit of the season. Don’t miss Rachael and Dominic Davis, Hadassah Greensky Trio, Djangophonique, and The Hype at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 7pm. And, in...
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Manistee Old Christmas Weekend Dec. 2-5
Nov. 26, 2021
Step back in time as you take part in the Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend in Manistee, Dec. 2–5. The port city’s parade includes horse-drawn entries, bagpipers, a reindeer meet and greet, and carolers elegantly dressed in Victorian-style attire....
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We got the Trots!
Nov. 20, 2021
Wherever you are in northern Michigan Thanksgiving morning, there’s bound to be a turkey trot close by! If you’ll be in Traverse City, work up your appetite before the big meal at the 14th Annual Up North Media TC Turkey Trot. It begins at 123 E. Eleventh St. at 8:45am. C...
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Fun Run, Pancakes & Fall Drinks Down on the Farm
Nov. 6, 2021
Work up an appetite with a 9am fun run at Jacob’s Farm in Traverse City on Saturday, Nov. 13. Jacob’s A-maze-ing 5K & 10K includes an off-road adventure across the farm and through a portion of its 10-acre corn maze. Fun run tickets also get you free entry to the farm&rsqu...
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Sprint, Bike, Snowshoe, Ski
Nov. 6, 2021
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Wild Turkey Trot 5K
Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire
www.bonfire.com/wild-turkey-trot-5k
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Mt. Holiday CX - Cyclocross
Mt. Holiday, TC
www.upnorthcx.com
SAT., NOV. 13
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Trifecta in the Treetops
Oct. 30, 2021
Enjoy a weekend of beautiful trail running during the Treetops Trifecta! Held at Gaylord’s Treetops Resort, the 5K fun begins at 10am Saturday, Nov. 6 on the newly crafted single track at the Treetops’ Main Campus. Later that day, at 4pm is the 1K Hill Climb on the resort&rsqu...
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Run for Your Brains: TC's Zombie Run Oct. 30
Oct. 23, 2021
Back from the dead for the — gulp … 13th time is the Traverse City Zombie Run 5K! Hit the starting line (at, conveniently, Right Brain Brewery) in your scariest and most stylish zombie attire at 9am Saturday, Oct. 30. Medals will be awarded to the overall top male an...
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Frankfort Fall Fest Oct. 9
Oct. 2, 2021
Check out the crazy Pumpkin Drop during the Frankfort Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9. Running from 11am to 5pm at the city’s Open Space Park, the festival packs an entire season of fun into a single day. Enjoy the Fall Festival Parade (featuring the famous Scottvil...
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Nitro Circus in Traverse City Oct. 2
Sept. 25, 2021
"Pushing the limits and breaking boundaries in action sports," Nitro Circus' athletes come from all backgrounds and are at the top of their game in FMX, BMX, Skate, Scooter, and just about everything on wheels in between. Enjoy their risk-taking bravery in this showcase of extreme sports ...
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Cruise the Breezeway: Three Saturday Color Tours
Sept. 18, 2021
Antrim and Charlevoix counties are gearing up to show off their fabulous fall colors! The 13th Annual Breezeway Fall Color Cruises will be held on three Saturdays: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, and Oct. 9. Color-tour participants pick up goodie bags filled with trip tips, color tour maps, coupon...
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Chain o' Lakes Paddle Antrim Fest, Sept. 16-18
Sept. 11, 2021
Celebrate the amazing waterways and communities of northern Michigan during the Paddle Antrim Festival, Sept. 16-18. The festival includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose-your-own adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or... Read More >>