Cherries Are Who We Are: The State of the Cherry Farming Industry
Wednesday - 7:30AM
2025 National Cherry Festival
Today includes Sara Hardy's Farmers Market, Fun & Games for Special Cherry Kids, Orchard Tours …Wednesday - 8AM-12PM
Boyne City Farmers Market
Held on Wednesdays & Saturdays through mid-Oct. Exceptions include July 12 at Peninsula Beach &…Wednesday - 8AM-12PM
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market
Held on Wednesdays from June to Oct. from 8am-noon, & Saturdays from May to Oct. from 7:30am-no…Wednesday - 9AM-1PM
Harbor Springs Farmers Market
Held on Wednesdays & Saturdays from May 24 - Aug. 27, & Saturdays continue through Oct. 11.…Wednesday - 9AM
Random Exhibition
"Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile," an exhibition of spontaneous compositions by Leelanau Count…Wednesday - 9AM
Youth Plein Air Month
During the month of July, children ages 6-12 can step outside & into the world of plein air pai…Wednesday - 10AM
"Small Works: Community Collage" Project, Honoring Legacy of Joe Muer
Runs from June 1 - Aug. This engaging project underscores the Oliver Art Center's commitment to fos…Wednesday - 10AM
Great Lakes Pastel Society's 2025 Members Small Works Exhibition
Runs June 7 - July 12. An opening reception will be held on June 7 from 2-4pm. This juried show fea…Barefoot on the Boards
Little Bay Boards marks 12 years, 500 SUPs, and a new chapter (hint: surfing!)
Jason Thelen only set out … Read More >>Cherry Festival by the Numbers
Inquiring minds want to know: Just how many fireworks, cherries, beers, and pins make the Cherry Fest go 'round?
Traverse City’s signature festival is … Read More >>Sleeping Bear, Meet Slurping Bear
A new Asian eatery debuts in Frankfort
In the heart of downtown … Read More >>Cherry Festival Competitions
40+ ways to get your game on
Not only does the National … Read More >>Always Ready
A check-in with the Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City
The Coast Guard is perhaps … Read More >>
Artisan's Chicken Saltimbocca
Tastemaker
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Feature
Introducing the Northern Express Summer Photo Contest!
We are thrilled to announce that this August, we’ll have our first-ever “Framed” issue featuring local photographers of all experience levels! If you’ve captured a stunning sunset over the water, an unparalleled view of …June 28, 2025 |
Dining
Seismoto Coffee's Banana Bread Matcha
It’s officially hot out, and you know what that means: iced coffee! For our next summer beverage obsession, try the Banana Bread Matcha latte at Seismoto Coffee Bar in Traverse City. The latte isn’t …June 28, 2025 |
Opinion
Legal Protection Would Be Better
As Pride Month fades for another year, it might be wise for us to take a look at what’s happening with the LGBTQ+ community. It has not been an especially good year for their …June 28, 2025 |
Virtual Express
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A Requiem for the Kennedy Center
We lived in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area (DMV) for 30 years, a time that was one of the most stimulating of our l… Read More >>
Soothing Summer Sounds
If this week’s roaring jets and exploding fireworks are giving you sensory overload, here’s how to unwind. July … Read More >>
Fireworks Up North for Fourth of July 2025
Catch dozens of fireworks shows around the region this weekend. Here is a brief selection of snaps, crackles, and pops! Mani… Read More >>