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Local author writes of familiar settings
If there's a certain familiarity in the pages of Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli's newest mystery, that might be because you, like its heroine, have hunted local woodlands for mushrooms. Or, perhaps, just as the protagonist, you've bought a bottle of wine from The Blue Goat in Traverse City or cherry pie from Grand Traverse Pie Company or stopped at Kalkaska's Cherry Street Market.
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The Capitol Steps find humor in politics
Everyone loves a good-hearted crack on the boss at the office's Christmas party, but for former Washington staffer Elaina Newport the laughs she drew from one party took her away from politics in the traditional sense. Newport is a co-founder of the popular parody troupe Capitol Steps.
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McBride headlines Idlewild Music Fest
Joe McBride headlines the Idlewild Music Fest, scheduled for July 10-11. McBride, a Missouri native now living in Texas, says his home in Dallas makes for a great mix of genres, influenced by the jazz and blues scene there. "We're special because we're not really West Coast or East Coast."
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Hot Entertainment Picks: 07/03/2009
Fly fishing art at Dennos Museum; Why yes, we do have a festival; Elk Rapids Farmers Market in full bloom; Delicious berries in a variety of forms; Postcard art entries wanted for exhibit; Come home to Lake Ann Saturday; Take a cruise along the lakeshore; Many talents are highlighted; Kick up your heels at Polka Fest
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Entertainment In Brief: 07/03/2009
Social celebrates strawberries; Live music debuts at TC wine bar; Rothbury selling single-day tickets; Visit Wildflowers for Jazz in the Garden; Horndogs release new, live album; Vintage tractors at Heritage Center; Singer/songwriter appears at InsideOut; Tickets on sale for Jeff Daniels show
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Nitelife Calendar: 07/03/2009
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Entertainment Calendar: 07/03/2009
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Local couple out of duet competition
Chelsee Oaks, 22, and Rob Bolin, 22, were eliminated June 27 in the second episode of the TV talent competition. The duo, who call Traverse City home but now live in Nashville, competed against four other duos on episode, which will be replayed throughout the week.
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Video: TC natives on CMT's 'Can You Duet'
Video clips of Chelsee Oaks and Rob Bolin performing and being eliminated on the CMT television show, "Can You Duet."
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Shakespeare with circus atmosphere
Petruchio tries to tame a knife-throwing Kate in an Interlochen Shakespeare Festival production of "The Taming of the Shrew." Director Bill Church stages the comedy under the big top tent of an early 1900s circus.
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Novelists drop pens to chat in TC
Peter Leonard has vacationed enough in northern Michigan to set much of his first novel in Leelanau County. Now Leonard will return to the area in a more official capacity: as the first guest -- along with his famous father, best-selling crime writer Elmore Leonard -- in the new Traverse City National Writers Series.
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Cherryholmes is a family affair
Cherryholmes' music teems with bluegrass, celtic and jazz roots that are on display in each member's aggressive vocal styles combining to form explosive harmonies. Each member complements vocals with hard-driving instrumentals and fast-paced bluegrass licks.
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Couple can still duet on CMT show
Two of Traverse City's own will continue their quest to prove they can duet. Chelsee Oaks, 22, and Rob Bolin, 22, will appear on the second episode of the CMT show "Can You Duet," airing at 8 p.m. Saturday. The couple now lives in Nashville but grew up and performed locally.
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Hot Entertainment Picks: 06/26/2009
Store features locally made items; Safe Passage turns 10 with a party; Free concerts in the park start tonight; Dart for Art in Glen Arbor Saturday; Treasure sale at St. Mary this weekend; Learn about energy at weekend fair; Benzie symphony starts season; Fine arts show in Elk Rapids Saturday; Village Voices and band in concert
