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Artism, wild game and Babs Young

January 5, 2012

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We can pretty much guarantee that this will not be a boring January. Look at the stuff people are getting up to.

In which we discover a parallel universe and have tea with Marcia Graham

December 1, 2011

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We are going to do this in reverse order, on account of I just know you are dying to read about the Treasures from the Holidays exhibit at the Elk Rapid Historical Museum—and because I know you will read to the end to find out about the parallel universe.

Whimsy and serendipity in our little big city

November 29, 2011

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It is possible that Traverse City is really a miniature big city masquerading as a small town.

Inside the tumbler

September 22, 2011

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Do you know about rock tumblers?  They’re drums that turn and turn, patiently polishing rocks in a slurry of water and grit.  Put in some Petoskey stones and the right combination of water and grit, start it running, and go about your business.  Eventually you open it up, rinse off the contents, and admire your […]

Excellent adventures for Saturday

August 26, 2011

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OK, here are some things I should have told you sooner.  If you plan your weekends like I plan mine, it isn’t too late. There is an End-of-Summer Arts Festival over in Alden at the historic Alden Depot on Saturday (Aug. 27) from 10am-5pm.  There will be 50 artists, and it is a juried show, […]

Behind the scenes at Harbor Days

August 3, 2011

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Traverse City has the Film Festival, Isle Royale has moose and wolves, but Elk Rapids has Harbor Days.