May 17, 2026

What’s New on Mackinac Island?

Eight Memorial Day Events Up North

Celebrate the holiday in northern Michigan
Memorial Day is both a … Read More >>

Artemis Books & Goods Takes Aim

The new Traverse City bookstore is set to host its grand opening May 30
When Brilliant Books closed its … Read More >>

Advocating for the U.P. We Want

How a nonprofit is championing education, mental health, and the environment in rural Michigan
For many of us “trolls,” … Read More >>

Women Are the Backbone of the Tribe

Meet Bay Mills Indian Community President Whitney Gravelle
Bay Mills Indian Community President … Read More >>

Years of the Sunrise

Bugsy Sailor has captured thousands of Michigan sunrises
He runs a dating site … Read More >>

There’s a Better Way of Doing Things Than Killing or War

Local group continues peace-making efforts
Despite the U.S. conflict with … Read More >>

Feature

Memorial Day Weekend in Gaylord

Three days, three events! Gaylord’s Downtown Summer Concert series is up and running, with Serita’s Black Rose—a mix of funk, rock, and blues from Serita Crowley and her band—taking the stage at 7pm in …

May 16, 2026 |

Dining

Raduno’s Brisket Sandwich

Traverse City’s Raduno is known for its carryout (though it does have charming indoor seating!), so it’s definitely a place you want to add into the rotation for summer on the go. The perfect …

May 16, 2026 |

Opinion

The Courage to Be Disliked

The Tao Te Ching says, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready, the teacher will disappear.” That proverb means guidance arrives when you are truly prepared …

May 16, 2026 |

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Helpless to Resist

Our country has a long and unfortunate history of blaming external influences for the bad behavior of our children. Banishme… Read More >>

Golden Hour on the Farm

Bask in the beauty of Lakeview Hill Farm’s (8236 E. Lakeview Hills Rd., TC) flowers just before sunset as the light so… Read More >>

Songwriters in the Round

A concert format born in Nashville’s famous Bluebird Cafe is making its way to the Garden Theater in Frankfort on May … Read More >>

Prescribed Fires at Sleeping Bear Dunes

Each spring, the team at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore sets prescribed fires in the park, which are intended to res… Read More >>