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Ruby John, Native Fiddler

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Ruby John, 26, is a jewel of a girl. Her name fits her. She’s also a gifted and versatile fiddler. One balmy Friday evening in mid-June she’s entertaining families at the Little Traverse Inn, fiddling in the Ruby Sky Band with some of her friends: Dane Hyde, who sings and plays guitar; Katie O’Conner, a singer and Irish dancer; and John Driscoll, a flautist and singer. The next week she’ll play for a staff dance at the Interlochen Arts Academy’s opening of summer camp. And after that, Saturday July 15, from 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Tucker’s in Northport. She’s known for playing a Métis-style of fiddle as well as Celtic, and standard country-and-mountain-style.

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Empire Emergency Fund concert features Good Boy

From staff reports Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 25th from 4-6 p.m. This month’s Empire Area Community Emergency Fund’s monthly concert series will be held at the Little Traverse Inn on M-22 with a featured performance by our very own “Good Boy”. Come on out and enjoy a pubulously good time. Pre-Halloween costumes optional.

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No strangers at Little Traverse Inn

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Halfway between Glen Arbor and Leland along M-22, just after the Maple City turnoff, you’ll find the historic Little Traverse Inn, owned by Graeme Leask, who was born in Scotland and grew up in Ireland and England before settling in the United States in 1988. The establishment, which includes six beautifully refurbished rooms and a pub, reflects Leask’s diverse heritage, beginning with the flag that flutters in the breeze in front of the premises. On any given day, it may be Britain’s Union Jack, Ireland’s green, white and orange vertical stripes, Saint Andrew’s Cross, the national flag of Scotland—or our own Stars and Stripes.

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Feeding Leelanau’s locals

It’s cold and dark in the north country, and the cheery onslaught of tourists is many months away. But those of us who stick around through the winter still deserve to eat, and eat well. Thanks to a bevy of deals and discounts offered at local restaurants, we shall not starve.

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Wings of Wonder releases owls

Wings of Wonder invites the public to its next raptor release at Little Traverse Inn, north of Glen Arbor on M-22. Three young Eastern Screech Owls will be released on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. A trio of attendees will have the opportunity to do the actual release.

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Little Traverse Inn announces winter entertainment lineup

From staff reports The Little Traverse Inn on M-22 between Glen Arbor and Leland has announced its entertainment lineup for the winter. Despite the cold and gray, Graeme and Judy Leask hope to warm their guests with food and beer specials and good cheer. Check out these special events • Celtic Music Session, every Thursday […]

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Traditional is new again at the Little Traverse Inn

Graeme and Judy Leask, with daughters Chelsea and Gemma, have resuscitated an old county landmark and gathering place: the Little Traverse Inn. Most recently the restaurant North, and for many years before that the Leelanau Country Inn, this cozy glass-porched B&B and eatery has, as the menu recalls, “an incredible history.”

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