August 1, 2026

Putting High School Choir in the Spotlight

Rockin' in The Relic Theater

The next chapter for Studio Anatomy in the Con Foster building
Yes, it may have been … Read More >>

New Kids on the Radio Block

Getting to know the Gen Z classical music hosts of IPR
Grande, Rodrigo, and… Tchaikovsky?! That’s … Read More >>

Will Strum for Smiles

Petoskey Ukulele Players are a local hit
Maybe it’s the maritime climate … Read More >>

Wise Guys at the Front Bar

Petoskey’s TAP30 morphs into two new spaces
Change is always scary. Rebranding … Read More >>

From the London Underground to Interlochen

Stray Cats to rock the night away Up North
They may be in their … Read More >>

Welcome Back, Earthwork

Beloved Lake City family farm is back with new programming, events, and educational opportunities.
We said goodbye to Earthwork … Read More >>

Feature

Film Review: The Odyssey

Spoiler alert: the book was better. But in a post-literate world (and in the hands of translator and director Christopher Nolan), The Odyssey has roared back to life 3,000+ years after the first telling …

Aug. 1, 2026 |

Dining

Leelanau Sourdough Co.’s Blueberry Muffins

Though we don’t know the Muffin Man personally, we suspect a similar magic is at play at Leelanau Sourdough Co. in Traverse City, where the scratch-made muffins are the stuff of legend. This time …

Aug. 1, 2026 |

Opinion

Tired of Breathing?

Four local politicians, who shall remain nameless because they do not deserve the attention, recently sent a letter to Ontario’s leaders demanding something be done about their wildfire smoke. The letter even suggested if …

Aug. 1, 2026 |

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Friday Night Live 2026

Free fun at Friday Night Live! This downtown Traverse City block party (on Front St., between Union and Park) celebrates com… Read More >>

Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ

The folks behind the year-round Lively Neighborfood Farm Market in Leelanau County are putting on a fabulous show Aug. 7 and… Read More >>

Musical Notes

The first musical instrument was the human voice, and prehistoric people imitated the sounds of nature. About 35,000 years a… Read More >>

Send in Your Pet Issue Photos!

Our annual Pets issue is coming soon! As part of that issue, we create a collage of pet photos from readers. We invite you t… Read More >>