SUNDAY APRIL 21 AT 4:00 PM – ELK RAPIDS CINEMA IN ELK RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – BENEFITS ELK RAPIDS CINEMA – CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY DAN WANSCHURA OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO

400 SEATS

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters – Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillette, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival – Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival – Alpena, Michigan

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction. For more information and to request a copy of the latest book club book, contact Kingsley Branch Library at 231-263-5484.

Presented with the support of Diana and Richard Milock “Historical Fiction” Author Conversations

The National Writers Series is pleased to bring Tommy Orange—author of the bestselling novel, There There—to Traverse City!

A Pulitzer-Prize finalist, Orange delivers another masterpiece in Wandering Stars, which was just chosen by Time Magazine as one of the top 25 most anticipated books for 2024!

Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School (the nation’s first Indian boarding school) through three generations of a family in a story that is a devastating indictment of America’s war on its own people. Kirkus Reviews called it “A searing study of the consequences of a genocide.”

“For the sake of knowing, of understanding, Wandering Stars blew my heart into a thousand pieces and put it all back together again. This is a masterwork that will not be forgotten, a masterwork that will forever be part of you.” —Morgan Talty, bestselling author of Night of the Living Rez

EVENT DETAILS

You can watch this event either live stream or in-person at Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh Street, in Traverse City. Doors for this general admission event open at 6 p.m. with live music. The conversation starts at 7 p.m. and includes a Q&A. Tommy will personalize books after the conversation wraps up at 8:30 p.m. Every in-person ticket comes with a copy of Wandering Stars, discounted at 6 percent. Or opt for a two-ticket package with a book. Virtual tickets also come with a book!

For ticket questions or problems, please contact Angie at office@nwstc.org. Book order questions go to orders@horizonbooks.com.

TICKETS*
In-Person Tickets:
General Admission:
$45: Ticket and a signed book
$65: Two tickets and a signed book

$10: Student ticket

Virtual Tickets:
$40: Includes a link and a book (pick-up at Horizon Books; shipping is extra)

*Eventbrite will add a ticket fee

Mollie Moody will share this fascinating account of her father’s experience as a tank commander in WW II.  Capt. Maynard’s posthumously published diary provides a unique, first-hand perspective of this momentous era.  All proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to the VFW of Michigan.

Nature Journaling Series: How to Start a Nature Journal

Connect with the natural world on paper! During this 3-part series, you will slow down and nurture your connection with the outdoors. Each week will focus on a different theme including: how to start your nature journal, sketching observations, mapping and storytelling. Afterward, you will leave with the tools to confidently continue your nature journaling experience!
This first session’s theme is learning how to start a nature journal. Participants can sign up for a single class or the whole series! This program is geared toward an audience of 16+.

When: Wednesday, May 1, 15 and 29 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Oleson Pavilion behind the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Registration: $25/class or $60 to register for all three classes in the series. All supplies are included. Registration is required. Please click HERE to register.

Supported by the Diana Milock ‘Historical Book’ Conversation Series

The New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides now tells the epic tale of Captain Cook’s last and fatal journey that began in 1776.

In The Wide Wide Sea, we learn of the dramatic and disturbing change in Cook’s personality. Lionized as the greatest explorer in British history, Cook was admired for his peerless seamanship, his humane leadership, and his dedication to science. He treated his crew well and respected Indigenous societies.

Yet on this last journey, something was different. Cook became hot-tempered, resorting to the lash to enforce discipline. He led his two vessels into danger time and again. Uncharacteristically, he ordered violent retaliation for perceived theft on the part of native peoples. This may have had something to do with the pressure he felt from his secret charge to chart and claim lands before his rivals could and to discover the fabled Northwest Passage. In any case, the ultimate effects were catastrophic for Indigenous people around the world. Tensions between Cook’s overt and covert missions came to a head in Hawaii, where his exploitative treatment of the Hawaiians led to the fatal encounter.

At once a ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas and a searching examination of the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration, The Wide Wide Sea is a major work from one of our finest narrative nonfiction writers.

EVENT INFORMATION

In-Person at the City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., Traverse City, Michigan

Doors open at 6 p.m. with live music and a cash bar. The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes a Q&A and author signing. Each ticket comes with a hardcover copy of “The Wide Wide Sea”  (or opt for a two-ticket package with one book).

Ticket Information:
Tier One:
$57—Includes a $27 single ticket and a copy of the book
$84—Includes two $27 tickets and one copy of the book*

Tier Two:
$47—Includes a $17 single ticket and a copy of the book
$59—Includes two $17 and one copy of the book*

$10 Student Tickets (Does not include a book)

*For this two-ticket/one book package, please call the Box Office at 231-941-8082, ext. 201.

Virtual Tickets
$45—Includes a $15 virtual ticket and a copy of the book

The National Writers Series is thrilled to bring Amy Tan to the City Opera House stage. Amy is the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club, and her new nonfiction book, The Backyard Chronicles, is a gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight.

“Unexpected and spectacular,” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days

Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, Amy charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.

In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.

The event takes place at the City Opera House. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and live music, and the event starts at 7 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:
In-person Tickets:
Tier One Tickets
$57 – Each single ticket includes a hardcover copy of The Backyard Bird Chronicles, $30 (includes 20% discount & tax)
$84  – Each double ticket includes one hardcover copy of the book

Tier Two Tickets:
$47 – Each single ticket includes one hardcover copy of The Backyard Bird Chronicles, $30 reflects 20% discount plus tax
$64  – Each double ticket includes one hardcover copy of the book

Virtual Tickets:
$45 – Each virtual tickets includes a copy of The Backyard Bird Chronicles, $30 reflects 20% discount plus tax

Student Tickets: $5 (Does not include book)

Nature Journaling Series: How to Start a Nature Journal

Connect with the natural world on paper! During this 3-part series, you will slow down and nurture your connection with the outdoors. Each week will focus on a different theme including: how to start your nature journal, sketching observations, mapping and storytelling. Afterward, you will leave with the tools to confidently continue your nature journaling experience!
This first session’s theme is learning how to start a nature journal. Participants can sign up for a single class or the whole series! This program is geared toward an audience of 16+.

When: Wednesday, May 1, 15 and 29 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Oleson Pavilion behind the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Registration: $25/class or $60 to register for all three classes in the series. All supplies are included. Registration is required. Please click HERE to register.

SATURDAY MAY 18 AT 7:00 PM – OLD ART BUILDING IN LELAND, MICHIGAN – BENEFITS OLD ART BUILDING – CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY MAGGIE PAVAO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TUSEN TAKK FOUNDATION

HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH TUSEN TAKK FOUNDATION – 100 SEATS

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters – Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillette, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival – Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival – Alpena, Michigan

Foodie Cookbook Club
Monday, February 19, 2024
5:30 PM 7:00 PM
Elk Rapids District Library

Join a book club for foodies! Each month we will pick a cookbook to cook from. Members will sign up for a recipe from the chosen book and make it to share at our cookbook club discussion. Stop in and check out the cookbook for this month, sign up for a recipe and meet us with your dish for dinner and scintillating conversation!

TICKETS HERE.

“Our Inheritance”
A visual & live storytelling exploration of what gets passed down through the generations.
May 25th | Higher Art Gallery | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Doors open at 6 PM, stories begin at 6:30 PM. Complimentary lite hors d’oeuvre’s & refreshments will be served.

*** SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT SO GRAB THOSE TICKETS EARLY

What comes to mind when you think of the word Inheritance? Often it is something tangible which is passed down through the ages from loved ones, a piece of property such as a family farm? Perhaps it could be a job or position in your community? How about your dimples, or your freckles? Is what you have inherited a blessing or a curse? Could it be a treasured possession such as your grandmother’s favorite jewelry which now holds great sentimental value to you? Maybe you inherited your sunny disposition from your father, while inheriting your mother’s beautiful singing voice? How are we tied to these things, and how will we pass them on? How do we keep it and honor it?

The Art & Storytelling event is one evening only, however the Artwork for the show is on display at the gallery from May 10th-June 1st.

TELLERS:
Dana Black is a public speaker, public speaking coach, union actor, and the host of the I Swear on My Mother’s Grave podcast.
Renée Dillard is an award winning, traditional Anishinaabe natural fiber artist and teacher.
Shea Petaja is a Life/Work coach and podcast host and creator of The Honest Edge.
Mayor Amy Shamroe is the current Mayor of Traverse City. She is also the Book Award/Festival director at The Jenkins Group.

ARTISTS:
Shanny Brooke is an artist and the owner/director of Higher Art Gallery.
Kim Kleinhardt is a fiber media artist whose work focus on storytelling through visual engagement.
B.G. Mills is an encaustic & mixed media artist whose work is both nature based & nostalgic.
Ann Willey is a contemporary Folk artist whose work is primarily based in myth and storytelling.
Michelle Tock York is a clay and found object sculptor whose work is both rooted in her upbringing & nature.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Enjinaabiigigeying (the place where we weave). A studio which is run by Anishinaabe weaver, Renée Dillard. This studio enables a vital part of native culture to be preserved and passed down to future generations.

Thank you to New Leonard Media for sound/tech support. (Link to his website: Audio Video Recording Studio in Traverse City, Michigan (newleonard.com)

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction. For more information and to request a copy of the latest book club book, contact Kingsley Branch Library at 231-263-5484.

Nature Journaling Series: How to Start a Nature Journal

Connect with the natural world on paper! During this 3-part series, you will slow down and nurture your connection with the outdoors. Each week will focus on a different theme including: how to start your nature journal, sketching observations, mapping and storytelling. Afterward, you will leave with the tools to confidently continue your nature journaling experience!
This first session’s theme is learning how to start a nature journal. Participants can sign up for a single class or the whole series! This program is geared toward an audience of 16+.

When: Wednesday, May 1, 15 and 29 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Oleson Pavilion behind the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Registration: $25/class or $60 to register for all three classes in the series. All supplies are included. Registration is required. Please click HERE to register.

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Mackinac Island is celebrating our 76th Annual Lilac Festival, June 7 -16, 2024. It’s the first and largest summer event on the Island, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country. Festivities for the 10-day festival include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen, Lilac Poster reveal, daily lilac walking tours and planting sessions, Lilac Festival Run/Walk, concerts in the park, movie in the fort, Cornhole Tournament, Grand Parade and more! Details and updates HERE!

Foodie Cookbook Club
Monday, February 19, 2024
5:30 PM 7:00 PM
Elk Rapids District Library

Join a book club for foodies! Each month we will pick a cookbook to cook from. Members will sign up for a recipe from the chosen book and make it to share at our cookbook club discussion. Stop in and check out the cookbook for this month, sign up for a recipe and meet us with your dish for dinner and scintillating conversation!

ROOTS & RAYS: A SUMMER CELEBRATION
Saturday, June 22, 2024,10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Grand Traverse Conservation District, Oleson Pavilion, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI.

Description: Celebrate summer’s arrival with hands-on activities for all ages! Energize your morning with self-guided sun salutations and make your own sun catcher to take home. Learn about the power of solar energy by experimenting with solar cars and honor the sun through stories and songs with Storyteller and Touring Artist, Jen Straus.

Registration: $15/person. Registration required. Please click HERE to register.

SUNDAY JUNE 23 AT 7:00 PM – THE BAY COMMUNITY THEATRE IN SUTTONS BAY, MICHIGAN – BENEFITS THE BAY COMMUNITY THEATRE – “MADE IN MICHIGAN” FILM SERIES FINALE – CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY JACOB WHEELER, AUTHOR AND EDITOR OF THE GLEN ARBOR SUN

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON – BAR AT SCREENING – 180 SEATS

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters – Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillette, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival – Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival – Alpena, Michigan

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction. For more information and to request a copy of the latest book club book, contact Kingsley Branch Library at 231-263-5484.

Foodie Cookbook Club
Monday, February 19, 2024
5:30 PM 7:00 PM
Elk Rapids District Library

Join a book club for foodies! Each month we will pick a cookbook to cook from. Members will sign up for a recipe from the chosen book and make it to share at our cookbook club discussion. Stop in and check out the cookbook for this month, sign up for a recipe and meet us with your dish for dinner and scintillating conversation!