Let’s Rock! The official Northern Express summer 2026 concert guide
Thursday - 9AM
American Tree: Building A United State of Trees
American Tree is an exhibit that explores the role trees played in the formation of the United Stat…Thursday - 9AM
Cerus Quartet Sunrise Sounds
Enjoy this free performance from these musicians-in-residence.Thursday - 9AM-1PM
Leland Farmers Market
Held every Thurs., June 4 - Sept. 3.Thursday - 9AM-1PM
Long Lake Farmers Market
Kicks off June 4 & runs every Thurs. through Oct. 1. Held near the bocce ball courts.Thursday - 9AM
Poetic Visions Of Port Oneida: Painting And Poems That Reimagine
Enjoy this series of oil paintings & corresponding poems created by Grand Traverse County artis…Thursday - 10AM
"Modern Movement: Martha Graham & Barbara Morgan"
Featuring original Barbara Morgan photographs of Graham & her company in the 1930s & 40s. R…Thursday - 10AM
2026 Summer Member Show
Runs June 6 - July 10. Opening reception on June 6 from 5-7pm. Featuring a wide variety of media &a…Thursday - 10AM
Beyond the Print
Runs May 16 - June 19. Opening reception held on May 16 at 4pm. Featuring works by regional artists…Water 101 Up North
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Inside the Ingredients
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Local fun in the sun in for June, July, and August
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The State of Foster Care in 2026
Shortages of foster homes, funding, and mental health resources are causing pain points
In a world of increasing … Read More >>
Feature
Your 2026 Summer Race Calendar
Competition—friendly or otherwise—abounds this summer throughout the North. Whether you want to run or walk, SUP or kayak, road or mountain bike, there’s something for every racer this season. On your mark, get set, …June 13, 2026 |
Dining
Palette Bistro’s Crab Cakes
Petoskey’s Palette Bistro hadn’t planned on being closed for most of the winter, but a January deep freeze and a burst pipe forced them to close for several months of repairs. After a grand …June 13, 2026 |
Opinion
Real Patriots Face Reality
"The best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy who, under the specious … garb of patriotism seeks to excuse, palliate or defend …June 13, 2026 |
Virtual Express
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Still Targets
The question gets frequently asked: Why do veterans only get one day of celebration when the LGBTQ+ community gets an entire… Read More >>
The First Annual Dune Jam
The Manistee Amphitheater Foundation (MAF) is fundraising for an outdoor arts and entertainment venue—dubbed The Dune&… Read More >>
Art & Connection's Creativity Cruiser
Art & Connection of Elk Rapids is taking to the open road this summer with their brand-new Creativity Cruiser. Their bri… Read More >>