Jamie Kauffold | Author

Let's Talk About Mental Health

Aug. 17, 2024

With anxiety and depression at an all-time high for teens, learn how we can support young people, especially with back to school right around the corner. Dr. Joanna Quigley, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan’s Department… Read More >>

The Spirit of Our Water Sail

Aug. 10, 2024

Climb aboard the Manitou as the Traverse Tall Ship Company presents “NIBI: The Spirit of Our Water” from 6:30-8pm on Thursday, Aug. 15 (and again Thursday, Sept. 5). Explore the connection the Anishinaabe, Grand Traverse Bay’s original residents, have to the bay and this r… Read More >>

Bobbing in the Bay

Aug. 3, 2024

Celebrate clean, healthy water in Grand Traverse Bay with a 2-mile swim to benefit The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a nonprofit that works to protect the bay and its 1,000-square-mile watershed. Each swimmer is responsible for raising at least $150. Jump in on Saturday, Aug. 10, at … Read More >>

The Human Library Comes to Petoskey

July 27, 2024

Have a conversation with a human book! The Petoskey District Library is the first in northern Michigan to partner with the Human Library© organization in Denmark and will host events where readers can have conversations with human beings serving as open books. People who have faced som… Read More >>

Appalachian Tunes in Harbor Springs

July 20, 2024

Appalachian native Dan Levenson, a master teacher and performer of both the clawhammer banjo and Appalachian style fiddle, shares his talent, Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30pm at The Rhubarbary, home of Maureen and Dale Scott on Five Mile Creek Rd., north of Harbor Springs. Levenson has been call… Read More >>

Planning the Pathway to Good Harbor

July 13, 2024

Be part of the discussion about the Pathway to Good Harbor—the northernmost segment of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, also known as Segment 9—at several open house events this summer. Join Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes at the intersection of the Heritage Trail and Glen Haven… Read More >>

Themed Nights with the Pit Spitters

July 6, 2024

Pick your theme while enjoying one of America's favorite pastimes with the Traverse City Pit Spitters! Go Triassic at Turtle Creek Stadium with “Dinos in the Dugout” on July 9 at 7:05pm; July 10 is a double header with “Business & Baseball” at 11:05am and “… Read More >>

Picnicking with Stella

June 29, 2024

Lend a helping hand to Northwest Michigan 4H, Cherryland Humane Society, Norte Youth Cycling, and Up North Pride while enjoying a delicious meal from Trattoria Stella at their 20th Anniversary Picnic, Sunday, July 7, from 1-4pm. Live music, delicious food and drink, baby goats, and balance … Read More >>

Young Americans Go Back in Time

June 22, 2024

Neon colors, Madonna, jelly bracelets, Prince, big hair! The Young Americans Dinner Theatre returns to The Highlands at Harbor Springs this summer with an ’80s theme. Performances run June 21 – Aug. 17 and include singing, dancing, and acting with a three-course dinner served by… Read More >>

Keeping It Classic in Bay Harbor

June 15, 2024

Get a glimpse of some of the finest classic, future classic, and rare cars and boats in the country at the Bay Harbor Classic Car & Boat Festival on Saturday, June 22. Highlights include Dodge Vipers, a 1938 Delahaye Teardrop Coupe, and “Driving Miss Daisy” Ladies Tea & … Read More >>

Off to the Races!

June 8, 2024

Are you ready to run? It’s race season in Up North, with more than 60 competitions to see who can run, swim, bike, and paddle the fastest. From this weekend through the close of summertime when the air and water turn cool, there are plenty of opportunities to go for gold.

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The Red Drive Concert Series

June 8, 2024

The Red Drive Concert Series kicks off its 2024 season on Friday, June 14, from 6-8pm with west Michigan’s Delilah DeWylde at Left Foot Charley in Traverse City. With Delilah on lead vocals and upright bass, and Lee Harvey on electric guitar, you’ll hear honky-tonk country, rock… Read More >>

30 Years of Smart Commutes with TART

June 1, 2024

Hop on your bike, your feet, the bus, or carpool for the 30th Annual Smart Commute Week, June 3-7! Besides improving your health and saving money and the planet, you’ll score free breakfasts at various locations around TC and can win prizes. Sign up a team (for free!) for the competit… Read More >>

East Jordan Remembers

May 18, 2024

East Jordan is gearing up for Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 27, starting at 6am with coffee at American Legion Hall followed by a 7:15am departure for cemeteries holding military services (Calvary, Pesek Bohemian, Dunsmore, Sunset Hill, and Grandvue). At 10:45am, veterans and auxi… Read More >>

The Wedding Singer Comes to the Playhouse

May 11, 2024

Bring your big hair and head back to 1985 with New Jersey’s Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. See what happens when Hart’s own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Performances run through May 25; visit Read More >>

GTB Celebrating 44 Years

May 4, 2024

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will host their 44th Annual Federal Recognition Day – Mini Traditional PowWow & Tribal Market Day at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel in Williamsburg on Saturday, May 11, from 11am-3pm. At this free public event, you can explor… Read More >>

Picturesque Paddling

April 20, 2024

GT County Parks and Recreation presents the only Michigan screening of the 2024 Paddling Film Festival World Tour at Howe Arena in Traverse City on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30pm. Catch some of the world’s best paddling films of the year—whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, and mo… Read More >>

Springtime Jazz with NMC

April 13, 2024

Award-winning vibraphonist Jim Cooper has been playing the vibraphone for over 45 years and has performed with jazz artists Marcus Belgrave, Buddy de Franco, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and many others. He will join the jazz ensembles of Northwestern Michigan college for their spring concert… Read More >>

On Your Mark, Get Set, Spring!

April 6, 2024

Swap out the winter boots for your trainers—it’s spring race season! We’ve found 20+ running, biking, and paddling races around the North to get you out on the trails, roads, and waterways. From easy breezy 5Ks to 100K ultramarathons, there’s a little something for e… Read More >>

Radium Girls at Old Town Playhouse

April 6, 2024

Get a glimpse of American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science in Radium Girls, performed April 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 at 7:30pm; and April 7 and 13 at 2pm at Traverse City’s Old Town Playhouse. Set in 1926, the story follows the girls who paint … Read More >>