Free Tickets for Vets – Jackson Symphonie Fantastique
The Jackson Symphony Orchestra presents SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, at 7:30 PM in the POTTER CENTER. They have donated 20 tickets to VetTix, which are available for veterans for free at https://www.vettix.org/esr/285417/711038. Please read more about the event here
Mud, Sweat and Beers – October 9, 2021
Photos and Logos from MSB This year’s Mud, Sweat and Beers sponsored by Short’s Brewing and Fox Motors is sold out and ready to roll at 9 am sharp on Sat., Oct. 9 at Mt. Holiday, 3100 Holiday Rd. Originally scheduled for
Behind the Brand – Turtle Creek Hotel & Casino
By Amanda Renkiewicz - Photos from Turtle Creek Hotel & Casino It's one of Northern Michigan's top places to play and stay, and it's a major supporter of the veteran community: the thrilling Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. The casino provides
When Dogs Fly!
By Karen Rieser - Photos by John Russell Traverse City, MI, celebrates the National Cherry Festival during the first week of July. The event draws crowds of people from all over the world during a typical year. The eight-day celebration takes
The Unbelievable Flight of my Life – A Blue Angel
Written by John Russell - Owner of Great Lakes Images Photography by John Russell. It took 14 years, but I was finally offered a seat in an F-18 Hornet - a Blue Angel. Working at the Traverse City Record-Eagle as a photojournalist,
Summer Fun Ideas On A Limited Budget
Summertime is all about having fun in the sun, drinking lots of chilled fluids, and just having a good time with your friends and family. But, just like the winter, summer can also bring in many cool activities and adventures. Having
John Wemlinger probes question in new book: “The Widow And The Warrior”
Vigilante Justice Or Just Justice? By Mike Kent Northern Michigan author John Wemlinger has published his fourth book called The Widow and the Warrior. Don’t expect John Wemlinger to serve you up a feast. He’s not creating a buffet for you to
Fox Den – Photography
Images by Bill O’Rourke According to Michigan Friends of Wildlife: Animal Information, “There are two species of fox in Michigan, the Red and the Gray. The Red prefer meadow areas, and the Gray favor woods. As with most wildlife, the kits are born in early
Bill O’Rourke – Nature, Wildlife, and Photography
By Kierstin Gunsberg Bill O’Rourke takes photos that look like they were swept from a vintage magazine. With painterly strokes of color and light, he captures the creatures and scenes that embody northern living, so it’s a little surprising that he
Lake Michigan Beauty by Esch Road near Empire, MI
Photography by Laura Cribbins Wright – Haylow Photo After a scenic drive down M-22, near Empire, MI, take a turn down Esch road, it will be worth a stop. We promise. At the end of Esch Road, you will find Otter Creek. According