Jillian Manning | Author
Take a Hike, History
April 23, 2022
It’s (finally) starting to feel like spring around here, and just in time. On Friday, May 6, the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society is hosting a “Natural Harbor Springs” walking tour starting at 1pm. Doug Fuller, former director of stewardship at the Little Traverse Co…
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The Artistry of Artisan
April 23, 2022
Those who work at Artisan all agree: This is not your average hotel restaurant.
“[Artisan] is a restaurant that just happens to be at a hotel,” says Brandon Sheldon, general manager at Delamar Traverse City. “Artisan represents craftsmanship, hard work … the…
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We Speak for the Trees
April 23, 2022
The warehouse that Archangel Ancient Tree Archive (AATA) calls home is unassuming, a green and white affair nestled in the small village of Copemish in Manistee County. The town’s name means “big beech,” and in that sense, it’s a perfect place for a nonprofit like AA…
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Hug a Tree in Cadillac
April 16, 2022
We have Earth Day on the brain this week, and the city of Cadillac does too. After a few years away from their normal community format, the Cadillac Earth Day Celebration returns on Sunday, April 24, at The Market at Cadillac Commons. This free event runs from 1-4pm and is perfect for the w…
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Mother Earth’s Movies
April 16, 2022
In honor of Earth Day, we found several free, nature-inspired film screenings throughout the region this week. The Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City will host two showings (1pm and 2:30pm) on April 20 of America’s National Parks at 100, which takes armchair travelers on a tour of …
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Coffee Talk
April 16, 2022
Tucked behind sunset-orange doors on Waukazoo Street in Northport is a 1,000-square-foot space filled with the scent of fresh coffee and warm pastries. New Bohemian Café is one of the few restaurants in the town at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula that stays open all year round, and…
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Interlochen Doubleheader
April 9, 2022
Need a midweek artistic pick-me-up? Look no further than Interlochen Center for the Arts on Wednesday, April 13. Writers can enjoy an evening at The Writing House with Nana Kwame Adjei Brenyah, the New York Times bestselling author of the short story collection Friday BlackRead More >>
April 9, 2022 This Saturday kicks off National Parks Week. To celebrate, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is waiving their $25 entrance fee on April 16, making it the perfect day to visit the park in early spring. At this time of year, the sand is still chilly and compressed, which means you can ex…
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April 9, 2022 It’s that time of year again, employers! Northern Express is looking ahead to our “Now Hiring” issue, which will be online and on newsstands May 16. We dedicate a special portion of the issue, sponsored by Hagerty, to job listings from across the region, so this is your ch…
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April 9, 2022 Northern Michigan is a golden goose of the great outdoors, with thousands of miles of trails that offer scenic views of lakes, rivers, and forests. As our region continues to attract more residents and tourists—and a large segment of our population ages—the need for accessible t…
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March 26, 2022 Two of our favorite things—art and castles—come together in Charlevoix April 9 and 10. This juried, fine-art fair features work from artists across the Midwest and is the perfect time to find a gift for the hard-to-shop-for person on your birthday or holiday list. (Or just treat…
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March 26, 2022 Each year, C-SPAN hosts a national “StudentCam” competition, which invites middle school and high school students to create a short documentary film in response to a prompt. The 2022 competition garnered over 1,400 entries from 41 states (plus Washington D.C., Morocco, and South…
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March 26, 2022 Owners Patty Hickman and Randy Waclawski announced on March 22 that after 15 years of running the downtown Traverse City restaurant, they will be selling The Dish Cafe on April 8. Their Facebook post says, “15 years ago on April 9, we took over and re-opened The Dish Cafe. This year, …
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March 26, 2022 About 17,000 passengers will fly in and out of Traverse City in the two-week period surrounding spring break, according to Kevin Kline, CEO of Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). Many of those folks are headed south for warmer weather, especially since TVC boasts three nonstop flights to Florida …
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March 19, 2022 Scovie’s Gourmet in Charlevoix has one of northern Michigan’s most mouthwatering lunch menus. With more than 40 options between their salads, burgers, wraps, paninis, and deli sandwiches, you could eat something new every day for the rest of March and all of April. But, if you&r…
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March 19, 2022 Raise a glass on Monday, March 21, at Farm Club’s Beer Gathering. This relaxed evening at the Leelanau County restaurant will feature brewing tips and beer storytelling from Farm Club brewer Corey Valdez alongside four beer tastings and a sampling of food. Attendees will get to know t…
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March 19, 2022 Saturn Booksellers of Gaylord announced Wednesday (March 16) that the bookshop will close its doors in April. Owner Jill Miner had hoped to find a buyer for the store but instead had to make the difficult decision to end the store’s 29-year run before the lease renewal at the end of n…
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March 12, 2022 Sunday, March 20, is the first day of spring, and whether it’s 25 degrees or 45 degrees, we’re celebrating the return of warmer, longer days. (Though let’s be honest—we’re ready to get the temps well above freezing.) The Little Fleet in downtown Traverse City i…
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March 12, 2022 If you haven’t already had this pie, do you really live Up North? An oldie but a very goodie, the Michigan ABC (apple, blueberry, cherry) Crumb has everything you love in a pie: a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth crust on the bottom; globs of toasty crumb topping; and a delicious blend of No…
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March 12, 2022 ’Tis the season for syrup in Bellaire! The sap is officially flowing, and you can get up close and personal to see the syrup in the making at Grass River Natural Area between 11am and 3pm on Saturday, March 19. At “MapleFest,” GRNA staff will be tapping trees, hanging buck…
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Free Admission Day at Sleeping Bear
List a Job, Find a Job
The Outdoors Are for Everyone
Art in the Castle
C-SPAN Recognizes Interlochen Student
The Dish Cafe in Traverse City to Be Sold
From the Mitten State to the Sunshine State
Scovie’s Bordeaux Panini
Brews on the Farm
Gaylord’s Saturn Booksellers Announces Closure
Welcome Spring!
Grand Traverse Pie Company’s Michigan ABC Crumb
Making Maple Syrup