Jamie Kauffold | Author
Laughter Through Tears
May 13, 2023
Magnolias have been blooming around town, so head down to Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, as the Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents Steel Magnolias, “The funniest play to make you cry.” Choose from a 7pm performance on May 11-13 and May 18-20, or 2pm on …
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May Meals in Frankfort & Elberta
May 6, 2023
Changing up the months this year from June to May, Frankfort Elberta Restaurant Week runs May 7-13 for 2023. Enjoy $15 and $25 menu specials at participating restaurants, including The Hotel Frankfort, Birch & Maple, Stormcloud Brewing Company, Dinghy’s, The Scoop, and Dos Arboles…
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Strolling the Sidewalk Sale
April 29, 2023
Hit all the local deals at the Indoor Sidewalk Sale in the Mercato at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in TC on Saturday, May 6, from 10am-6pm and Sunday, May 7, from 10am-4pm. Enjoy giveaways, mimosa specials, and more. Stop by High Five Threads, Silver Fox Jewelry, Notably Natural, C…
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Choose to Run with Des Linden
April 22, 2023
Just after wrapping up the Boston Marathon, Charlevoix resident, Olympian, and 2018 Boston Marathon winner Des Linden will be at Petoskey High School Auditorium on Thursday, April 27, at 5:30pm to talk about her new book, Choosing to Run. The event, presented by McLean & Eakin …
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Where Poetry Meets History
April 15, 2023
The Benzie Area Historical Society Museum and Oliver Art Center will collaborate to launch ARTiFACTORY, a place where poetry meets history. Poets of all ages in the community have the opportunity to have their poem published and to read their work at an opening reception held at Oliver Art …
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Taste the NoMi Rainbow!
April 8, 2023
No, it’s not Skittles—it’s dinner! Up North Pride is pairing renowned local chefs with each color of the rainbow for a seven-course meal during their Taste the Rainbow event on Saturday, April 15. Dinner will be followed by a dance party with music by 2Bays DJs and live go…
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Main Street Lanes
March 25, 2023
Kids of all ages can bowl down Main Street in Harbor Springs on April Fool’s Day—no joke! Harbor Springs will close down the street on Saturday, April 1, from noon to 2pm to knock down some pins, no matter the weather. Enjoy hot chocolate and donuts from Johan’s, a bowling…
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Maple Weekend Fun
March 18, 2023
Northern Lower Michigan celebrates our Michigan Maple Weekend 2023 on March 25-26. A local spot celebrating is Out of the Woods Farm in Rapid City. Head there Saturday between 10am and 4pm to take a farm tour, learn about the maple process, sample products, and purchase your favorites to ta…
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Kayaks on the Snow
March 11, 2023
Competitive kayak racing (in the snow, no less) is just part of the St. Patrick’s weekend fun at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville during their Celts & Kayaks event on Saturday, March 18. Also watch out for leprechauns skiing on the slopes, the On-Slope Scavenger Hunt, and the ann…
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Sun in Ya Hands
March 4, 2023
Detroit-based theater artist and University of Michigan playwriting instructor Emilio Rodriguez brings a modern spin of the classic fairy tale “The Frog Prince” with Sun in Ya Hands, set in the Caribbean with production design inspired by Disney’s PocahontasRead More >>
Feb. 25, 2023 “The Ultimate Party in the Woods” returns to Timber Ridge Resort on Saturday, March 4, from 1-6pm! The 16th Annual Suds & Snow starts with a half-mile hike to the backwoods where the event takes place. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras and will feature live music by Bota…
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Feb. 25, 2023 Time to melt away the inertia of winter—spring is coming and so are more than 25 races across northern Michigan that will have you competing with the region’s best skiers, bikers, paddlers, and runners. Time to melt away the inertia of winter—spring is coming and so a…
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Feb. 18, 2023 The Great Indoor Folk Festival is headed back to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons on Sunday, Feb. 26, from noon-5:30pm. This free family event hosts multiple stages at Left Foot Charley, Higher Grounds (kids stage), Kirkbride Hall, Cuppa Joe, and more. Performers include Riggs & Je…
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Feb. 11, 2023 Enjoy a guided candlelight tour of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park with experts from the Grand Traverse Conservation District on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 5-7:30pm. While you wander, learn about the art and science of snowshoeing, as well as winter plant identification. Snowshoes w…
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Feb. 4, 2023 Take aim when you pair cross-country skiing with airsoft during Crystal Mountain’s Airsoft Biathlon on Sunday, Feb. 12. The ski trail will be a one-mile loop with two target stations, and medals will be awarded for best overall, best ski time, and most targets hit for both men and wom…
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Jan. 28, 2023 Leave the daily grind and head to a winter wonderland at the Midwest Snowkite Jam at Lake Cadillac Resort. Friday, Feb. 3, includes the welcome party from 6-8pm at Lakeside Charlie’s, followed by a gear swap from 8-10pm at Lake Cadillac Resort. Saturday, catch orientation at 9am, foll…
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Jan. 21, 2023 Jumping logs and ducking branches are just part of the off-trail fun at the Bigfoot 5K & 10K Snowshoe Race and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort in Traverse City beginning at 9am. If there is no snow, bring your trail shoes because the race …
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Jan. 14, 2023 Vote for your favorite chili at the 2nd Annual Snow Jam and Chili Challenge held on the Piazza at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City on Saturday, Jan. 21, beginning at 2pm. Northern Michigan businesses will compete for the Best Overall Chili and People’s Choice. Th…
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Jan. 7, 2023 If you’re up for questionable choreography, bad dad jokes, and boy-band hits, head to City Opera House in Traverse City on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 8pm for The Friars Winterpalooza. The Friars are the a cappella subset of the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club, and they’r…
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Dec. 24, 2022 Get the popcorn ready! The Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay is offering a different holiday-themed movie every evening through the end of 2022—except Christmas Day—at 7pm for only $5/person. Take the whole family (an appropriate choice for many of the films) or sneak away from the hol…
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The Ultimate Party in the Woods
By Foot, By Bike, By Ski
The Great Indoor Folk Festival
Snowshoe Under the Stars
Shooting Ski-t
Flying Through the Snow
Big Race for Bigfoot
Get Your (Chili) Jam On
A-Cappella-Palooza
A Week of Festive Films