Jamie Kauffold | Author

Frohe Weihnachten!

Nov. 25, 2023

Stop by the Christkindl Market, a German-style holiday festival and market, Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11am-4pm at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. In addition to indoor gift market shopping, enjoy Stiggs Brewery beer, mulled wine, a downtown “Hot Cocoa Trail,” live music by Jessica Domin… Read More >>

A Shipshape Christmas

Nov. 18, 2023

The Christmas Schooner sails into town, reminding us of tradition, family, and responsibility when a Michigan shipping captain braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German-American families in turn-of-the-century Chicago. The musical will be performe… Read More >>

Lights, Santa, Parade!

Nov. 11, 2023

Discover the holiday spirit in downtown Traverse City on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6-9pm. Front Street will close at 4:30pm with holiday music starting at 5:30pm. Santa will help the mayor light the tree at Cass and Front streets at 6pm, followed by the light parade at 6:30pm, featuring numer… Read More >>

Falling for Flannel

Nov. 4, 2023

Bundle up and bring your best appetite to the sixth annual Flapjack & Flannel Festival at Jacob’s Farm in Traverse City on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 1-6pm. Wear your favorite flannel, choose from beer, wine, and cocktails paired with flapjacks, see the Jack Pine Lumberjack Show with… Read More >>

A Spirited Market

Oct. 28, 2023

Get in the festive spirit at the Iron Fish Holiday Artisan Market Nov. 4-5 from 1-5pm at the Iron Fish Distillery barn in Thompsonville. Enjoy cocktails while you shop from the talents of 25 local crafters from the regions of Benzie, Manistee, Grand Traverse, and beyond. To top it off, rece… Read More >>

The Sweet Story of Stellaluna

Oct. 14, 2023

Based on Janell Cannon’s New York Times best-selling children’s book, Stellaluna will be performed in a stage adaptation written and directed by Interlochen Arts Academy Instructor of Theatre Laura Mittelstaedt. Catch the show at Interlochen Center for the Arts on Frida… Read More >>

So Many Stars on a Single Stage

Oct. 7, 2023

Vegas’ top impersonators and impressionists will be at City Opera House in Traverse City on Friday, Oct. 13, at 7pm. The Edwards Twins bring legendary superstars to life with state of the art makeup and live vocals. See Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Neil Diamond… Read More >>

A Night at Fort Fright

Sept. 30, 2023

This is not your typical haunted house or trail! Make your way through Fort Fright, an 18th-century fort and fur trading village full of werewolves, witches, goblins, and ghouls at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City. Hear spooky folktales around a bonfire while enjoying hot mulled ci… Read More >>

Cruisin’ the Breezeway

Sept. 23, 2023

Fall into East Jordan during the 15th Annual Autumn on the Breezeway! Choose from three different dates: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, and Oct. 14. You’ll start in Atwood at Royal Farms & Cellars from 10am-noon. Hit the corn maze, take a hayride, and enjoy pumpkins, apples, and wine. Then dri… Read More >>

Rolling Along the Leelanau Harvest Tour

Sept. 16, 2023

Soak in the beauty of Leelanau County during the 13th annual Leelanau Harvest Tour, Saturday, Sept. 23. Sponsored by the Cherry Capital Cycling Club, the Tour starts and finishes at Herman Park in Suttons Bay. This event includes four food and aid stations, with a lunch to follow. Century r… Read More >>

Strong Showing

Sept. 9, 2023

Turtle Creek Stadium in Traverse City will host the strongest women and men on Saturday, Sept. 16, starting at 10am. The Great Lakes Strongest Man qualifies podium finishers for United States Strongman (USS) Nationals 2024. There will also be men and women’s Pro Qualifying Classes, wh… Read More >>

Bridge Walkers

Sept. 2, 2023

Be a part of history in the 2023 Annual Bridge Walk this Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. Beginning at 7am, start either in St. Ignace at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge in the U.P. or in Mackinaw City at the south end of the bridge in the L.P. The bridge will be closed to public traffic fr… Read More >>

Party Between the Lines

Aug. 26, 2023

Time to party with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and REO Speedwagon! Turtle Creek Stadium in Traverse City will be rocking on Sept. 3 with seventies and eighties staples like “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Take It on the Run,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ R… Read More >>

142 Years of the Otsego County Fair

Aug. 19, 2023

Rope ’em at the Twisted P Rodeo! One of the many highlights of the Otsego County Fair in Gaylord on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 6-8pm, the rodeo brings cowboys and cowgirls from all over Michigan to compete. The fair runs Aug. 20-26; other events include the 2023 Otsego County Queen &… Read More >>

Roller Derby Triple Header

Aug. 12, 2023

Let’s get ready to rumble! Catch the action on the track as Kalkaska’s Small Town Outlaws hold their home opener against Lansing Roller Derby and Traverse City Roller Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19, with matches at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm at the Kaliseum Recreation Complex in Kalkaska. Ti… Read More >>

Lavender Haze

Aug. 5, 2023

If you missed out on Eras Tour tickets, the next best thing is Michigan songwriter and vocal powerhouse Kanin Wren! Kanin’s Version: A Taylor Swift Experience will be held at Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City on Friday, Aug. 11, at 7:30pm. Kanin and a live band will cover Swift’s… Read More >>

We're Going to the Fair!

July 29, 2023

It’s that time of year again—and you all know the jingle! The Northwestern Michigan Fair runs Aug. 6-12 at 3606 Blair Townhall Rd in Traverse City. One of the draws to the fair is the Northwestern Michigan Figure-8, BNR & Big Car Rs Bonestock Demo Derby on Sunday, Aug. 6 fro… Read More >>

Song of the Lakes

July 22, 2023

Hop aboard the Tall Ship Manitou on Wednesdays in July and August from 6:30-8:30pm for an evening of jigs, chanteys, and ballads of sailing and life on the sea with Song of the Lakes, a Michigan-based group that has been singing the praises of the Great Lakes through their musical career. T… Read More >>

Don Your Lederhosen!

July 8, 2023

Gaylord’s annual Alpenfest is back in action July 11-15! (We’re especially looking forward to getting our groove on at the 22K Magic – Bruno Mars/Taylor Swift Tribute on Wednesday, July 12, from 8-10pm at the Main Stage.) Don’t miss the Burning of the Böögg… Read More >>

Taking Flight with the Thunderbirds

June 24, 2023

No doubt you’ve heard them! The United States Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team is back in town for the Cherry Festival air show July 1-2 from 1-4pm over West Grand Traverse Bay. Watch for free from a boat or beach, or level up the experience with ticketed options including Bl… Read More >>