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Ode to public transit
Letter to editor/OpinionBy Eliot Singer Op-ed contributor Suzanne Sorkin and I have fallen in love with the Number 11 BATA Bus. As retirees, we decided to live in our small condo at The Homestead much of the time between April and November. Like most seasonal (and year-round) residents, we hate the hassle of trying to drive anywhere […]
Summer Singers welcomes more voices
Upcoming EventThe Summer Singers Community Choir is looking for a few good voices. People who love to sing are invited to join this 40-plus, mixed-voice choir. Weekly rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road in Burdickville. There are no auditions. All ages are welcome.
Garden Theater hosts second annual Frankfort48 Film Contest
Upcoming EventAspiring filmmakers and those with photography and film interests are invited to come to Frankfort from June 21–23 to create a 3- to 5-minute film celebrating the beauty and unique character of northern Michigan.
The Boardman Review and that Northern Michigan thing
Local Personality, Poetry/EssayThe Boardman Review is an attempt to capture the essence of northern Michigan through an array of multimedia formats, presented in both a print and digital quarterly publication. After launching in July 2017, together with my brother, Nick, we found that the people and stories of this area have already surpassed our hopes and dreams for the project, and have started to fill in, piece by piece, the northern Michigan vibe puzzle.
Leelanau Historical Society features architect Jens C. Petersen
NewsJoin the Leelanau Historical Society on Wednesday, June 20, at 4 p.m. for the program Jens C. Petersen: From Bricklayer to Architect: The Life and Works of a Visionary Michigan Architect, based on Julie Schopieray’s newly-published book.
Historic Sleeping Bear Preservation receives Michigan historic preservation award
Local PersonalityPreserve Historic Sleeping Bear, now named Historic Sleeping Bear Preservation, was honored by the Michigan Historic Preservation Network on May 18 as a recipient of the “2018 Community Award” for historic preservation.
Glen Arbor Arts Center welcomes composer Kramer Elwell
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Oomen presents Lake Michigan Mermaid at Glen Arbor Arts Center
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A Father’s Day story: Bob Sutherland remembers his dad, Dale
Business Feature, Local PersonalityBy Bob Sutherland Sun contributor Cherry Republic is heading into its 30th year. It amazes me every day that this niche business has survived with me leading it, as I personally have more weaknesses than Popeye without spinach. Every major accomplishment in the past 15 years has been implemented by talented staff like Roni Hazelton, […]
Parade of Homes includes Crystal River modern farm house
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