May 11, 2026

Laughter Through Tears

By Jamie Kauffold | 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 May 14, all at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for students 18 & younger. ltct.org/steelmagnolias

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