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Bottoms up! We're sipping on a twist on the classic Last Word cocktail from Trattoria Stella šŸø
09/10/2026

Bottoms up! We're sipping on a twist on the classic Last Word cocktail from Trattoria Stella šŸø

Weā€™re all about locking in a last word, and our new favorite form of punctuationā€”to a meal or a sentenceā€”is the ā€œI Said Good Day&rā€¦

This weekend, catch the Downtown TC (Official) Fine Art Fair at Clinch Park šŸŽØ
09/10/2026

This weekend, catch the Downtown TC (Official) Fine Art Fair at Clinch Park šŸŽØ

The Downtown Fine Art Fair returns to Traverse City at a new location this year: Clinch Park. Browse works from professional painters, sculptors, and artiā€¦

Across northern Michigan, kids are kicking soccer balls through recreational programs, travel leagues, and increasingly ...
09/10/2026

Across northern Michigan, kids are kicking soccer balls through recreational programs, travel leagues, and increasingly competitive club teams, developing skills that can take them well beyond the local field. For some, itā€™s simply a Saturday morning activity. For others, itā€™s the beginning of a much more serious pursuit. Northern Express touched base with Antrim County Youth Soccer and the Ga***rd Soccer League to see how they are helping players find fun and competition in the sport. āš½

Across northern Michigan, kids are kicking soccer balls through recreational programs, travel leagues, and increasingly competitive club teams, developingā€¦

OPINION: "Tariffs are paid by the importing company, not the exporting company. Typically, those costs are passed on to ...
09/09/2026

OPINION: "Tariffs are paid by the importing company, not the exporting company. Typically, those costs are passed on to American consumers. The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee says the average American household will pay about $2,500 in tariff costs this year, a cumulative $330 billion hit to our consumers." (Stephen Tuttle)

President Donald Trumpā€™s economy of petulance rolls on unabated by Congress or court decisions, as he simply ignores both. His latest target is Canaā€¦

The The Garden Theater in Frankfort will host its first musical performance this weekend! Sept. 11-14, in remembrance of...
09/09/2026

The The Garden Theater in Frankfort will host its first musical performance this weekend! Sept. 11-14, in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Benzie County Players take the stage for their rendition of Broadway's "Come from Away."

The Garden Theater in Frankfort will host its first musical performance this weekend! Sept. 11-14, in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attaā€¦

Organized rugby has been in Traverse City for over 50 years, dating back to its origins in 1973 when a founding group re...
09/09/2026

Organized rugby has been in Traverse City for over 50 years, dating back to its origins in 1973 when a founding group recruited players from football, soccer, and basketball teams to join the league, borrowing blue jerseys from St. Francis High School. They formed what eventually became the Traverse Bay Blues Rugby Football Club. Get to know the past, present, and history of Grand Traverse Rugby below.

Organized rugby has been in Traverse City for over 50 years, dating back to its origins in 1973 when a founding group recruited players from football, socā€¦

OPINION: "Sports define and situate us, anchoring us in time and space. Ancient Greeks regarded physical fitness and spo...
09/08/2026

OPINION: "Sports define and situate us, anchoring us in time and space. Ancient Greeks regarded physical fitness and sports as a vital, holistic discipline essential to developing both a strong body and a sharp mind. This remains true today." (Isiah Smith, Jr.)

ā€œNo man has the right to be an amateur in physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength his body is ā€¦

Classic cars, wooden boats, live music, local business tents, free museum admission, and a whole lot of history awaits i...
09/08/2026

Classic cars, wooden boats, live music, local business tents, free museum admission, and a whole lot of history awaits in Leland on Sept. 12 for the Maritime History Festival from Leelanau Historical Society Museum.

Classic cars, wooden boats, live music, local business tents, free museum admission, and a whole lot of history awaits in Leland on Sept. 12. The festivalā€¦

We're headed back to school, and so are these nine athletes in alpine skiing, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and golf. Here...
09/08/2026

We're headed back to school, and so are these nine athletes in alpine skiing, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and golf. Here are some of the local stars to watch this year.

A whole lot of state titles have been making their way to northern Michigan in recent years, on both individual and team levels. How many more will the 20ā€¦

5 stars for "Tony" ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­"As a portrait of a young man on the brink of the clumsiness of adulthood, itā€™s a highly engagin...
09/07/2026

5 stars for "Tony" ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­

"As a portrait of a young man on the brink of the clumsiness of adulthood, itā€™s a highly engaging coming-of-age piece. As a window into the soul of one Anthony Bourdain, we get to witness the discovery of a subculture, knowing it would take decades from that moment to the international stardom and influence he achieved before ultimately taking his own life at age 61." (Joseph Beyer)

So large is the mythology of writer/adventurer Anthony Bourdain, that with the debut of the independent film Tony, he has achieved fame on a one-name basiā€¦

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