The Only Shred of Hipster In Me - My Movie Pick of the Year for 2013

The Starving Games

Why The Starving Games???

Well first of all it's epically hilarious!!!  And honestly, I'm not a huge fan of The Hunger Games. Which yes, I realize that if I hadn't watched The Hunger Games in the first place this movie would probably not be as funny.

Second reason why... It brings out the only shred of hipster in me and The Starving Games makes fun of pretty much everything that is currently good and right about the nerd world. Especially the part with Siri!!! I laughed so hard I though I'd pee.

So reason you should watch if you haven't "It's so funny you might pee yourself." And who doesn't want to watch a movie that funny??? Crazy people don't that's who.

The Starving Games Summary If You Haven't Seen It Yet

Funny Christmas Commericals for this Season!!! 12-11-13

(Joke Boxer Christmas Commercial) 

Yup, this one makes #1 on my list of commercials for the season

(US Postal Service Whatever It Takes Commercial)

#2: Love the end with the line "and a big blow up snowman that freaks me out." 

It's an Odd Saturday! November 23rd 2013 What A Day!!!

So Today is November 23rd 2013, It is the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who!

 It's National Cashew Day.

And for every one here in Traverse City, MI it is the first big snow of the year.

Yesterday, Hunger Games Catching Fire was released to Theaters. Exciting and what else could you want out of a weekend, good movies in theater, snow to play in and snack to munch on. I would say that this weekends itinerary is full.  Cheers to a day of very odd things that have come together to make such a Saturday before Thanksgiving of 2013.

Now That's Just Funny - Geico Hump Day Commercials 2013

So for one, I love finding things that are amusing.  Two I love sharing amusing things and three I love hearing about amusing things from other people.

So at the suggestion of my friend Jonica I looked up these awesome Geico Commercials. They are hilarious! And now I am sharing them with you.

BOGO SALE ON MASCARA!!! End October 15th, 2013!!!

Sale Site

We are up and running!!! The Long Awaited Launch of Fran's Boutique!!! With Great Deals on all your Makeup and Fashion Needs. Follow us, Find us on Facebook and Watch for Sales and Coupon Deals to head your way!!! Fran's Boutique brings you the unique experience of a personal shopper without having to wait through the crowded stores. 

(Providing the best quality products for the best price for your pocket book)

We also have a BOGO on Mascara Sale that will runs to October 15th, 2013. Check Out The Deal and Share the Love!!!
Shop Here

Cheap or Free Things To Do in TC 9/23/13

Monday Monday Monday... Well there may not be much to do on Monday but that's usually okay because it's the first work day for more people. So here's to a happy Checkers Day.


Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Monday September 23, 2013

(September 23rd is Checkers Day)

Oktoberfest: September 21 - October 6. Website

Mon: All Day!!! Dollar Java Day @ Higher Grounds Coffee. Bring your own mug to Higher Grounds for a fill-up of their Daily Brew coffee for just a dollar. Every Monday. Website

Mon: Father Fred's Fall Food Drive Sep. 21-28, 2013 @ Participating Tom's, Oleson's, Family Fare and Maxbauer Stores. All donations of cash or food donations will be doubled dollar-for-dollar by Oleson Foundation's Value Match Challenge up to $20,000. Website

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Theme: Piggies. Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Beet Borscht. Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm The Village Outdoor Farmers Market @ Village Commons. W/ Live Music and fresh local goods. Every week. Website


Monday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Traverse City Area Thursday and Friday 9/19-9/20/13

Cheers to... (insert Rihanna lyrics here, you know you sang it too) Thursday and Friday!!! The end of the work week and the beginning of a great weekend. :) So if you didn't know Traverse City has a lot to offer for the last two days of the work week in free and cheap things to do. Also, you may not know that Every Thursday Bubba's in downtown TC has an All Day Happy Hour, $1.75 Well Drinks and $1 off Specialty Drinks. Sounds like a great way to begin a weekend (if you enjoy happy hour that is.)

Every Thursday @ Bubba's TC

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Thursday September 19, 2013

(September 19th National Talk Like A Pirate Day and National Butterscotch Pudding)

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am Story Stew @ Peninsula Community Library. Theme: Here Kitty Kitty. Website

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am Wiggler Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 11:00am-12:00pm Wiggler Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website 

Thur: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Kid-friendly Ladybug Pizzas. Website

Thur: 12:00pm-12:00am Talk Like a Pirate Barrrgh Crawl @ Downtown TC. Website

Thur: 1:00pm Grand Traverse Genealogical Society Meeting @ 3746 Veterans Drive TC. Open to the public. Meetings Every 3rd Thursday of the Month through November. Website

Thur: 4:00pm-7:00pm Fort Fit Grand Opening Extravaganza @ Fit For You Health Club. Live Music, Games and Prices, Free Food and Drinks, Classic Demos and More. Website

Thur: 4:30pm-5:30pm TADLcast; Teen for Teen podcast @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 5:00pm-7:00pm K2 Edibles Happy Hour @ Left Foot Charlie. Serving Asian Food Website

Thur: 5:30-8:30pm Live Music w/ Jim Hawley @Bud’s of Interlochen. Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-8:00pm Pageturners Book Club @ Peninsula Community Library. Book Selection: A Good America. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Trivia Live @ Dillinger’s Pub/Bootleggers. Website

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website

Thur: 8:00pm Karaoke Night @ Bayview Inn Website 



Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

(Don't forget to give your respects to our veterans and the 

families of those who have lost a military member to war.)

Friday September 20, 2013

(September 20th National Punch Day and POW/MIA Recognition Day)

Fri: 8:00am-1:00pm Elk Rapids Farmers Market (Farmers Market End October 11) Website

Fri: 8:00am Fresh Meat Sale @ Oryana. 10% off Earthwork Farm fresh beef. Website

Fri: 10:30am-11:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ East Bay Library. Website

Fri: 2:00pm-3:00pm Free Coffee Cupping @ Higher Grounds. Every Friday. Website

Fri: 4:00pm-11:00pm Pearl's and Short's Bluegrass, Bourbon and Blues and Beer Festival Website

Fri: 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday Night Wine Tasting @ Elk Rapids Wine Shop. Website

Fri: 6:00pm-7:30pm Historic Old Towne Jubilee. Join the Traverse City History Center for some good old town family friendly fun. With Kids arts and crafts, Antique Fire Engine rides, an Old Fashion Ice Cream Social and more. Website

Fri:7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music w/ Rainmakers @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Fri: 7:30pm Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash @ City Opera House. Cost: $25 per ticket. Website

Fri: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music @ Horizon Books. Website

Fri: 8:30pm-11:30pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Fri: 9:00pm-11:00pm @ Phil's Website

Fri: 11:00pm  Friday Night Flick @ State Theater.  Playing: Total Recall. Run Time: 113mins. 
Rated: R. Cost: $3-$5. Website 


Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Traverse City Area The Start of The Week September 17-18, 2013

 Hey Everyone!!! And Welcome to a new week :) So this week my article of Cheap or Free Things To Do in The Travers City Area is broken into a few pieces. Mainly because I am on a time crunch this week. I started babysitting full time and man has it been crazy busy! So the full article had to be broken up this week. Plus I've added some additions and cool things to the article. Now have a great week everyone.

Every Day At The Kitchen In TC

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar

Tuesday September 17, 2013

(September 17th is National Apple Dumpling Day and Constitution Day)

Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Teen Author Coffee Hour @ Traverse Area District Library Woodmere. Website

Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Tia Chi in the Park @ Elk Rapids District Library Website

Tue: 6:00pm-7:00pm TC Ultimate Free Learn to Play Clinics @ The Civic Center. 7:00pm Open Play begins. Every Tuesday in September. Facebook Group

Tue: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Open House @ Nourish. Open House hosted weekly at its Kids Creek Marketplace Location. Nourish is a Herbalife nutrition club in Traverse City. Website

Tue: 6:00pm-8:00pm Knitting Night @ East Bay Branch. Free Open Knitting Group. 3rd Tuesday of Each Month. Website

Tue: 7:00pm Free Screening @ City Opera House. Playing: The Anonymous People Documentary. Website

Tue: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Tue: 7:30pm-9:00pm Fife Lake Book Club @ Fife Lake Library Community Room. Book Discussion  South of Superior by Ellen Airgood. For More Information Call: 231-879-4101. Website

Tue: 8:00pm Free Tuesday Trivia @ Right Brain Brewery. Website


Tuesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Wednesday September 18, 2013

(September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day)

Wed: 7:30am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Wednesday through September 2013. Website

Wed: 9:30am-10:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed: 10:00am-11:00am TOT Time; story time, snack time and art's and crafts @ Fife Lake Library. Website

Wed: 10:30am-11:30am Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ East Bay Library. With Snacks and Crafts. Website 

Wed: 11:00am-12:00pm Wigglers Preschool Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed: 11:00am-1:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Greek Salad Sandwiches. Website

Wed: 11:00am 25cent Classic Matinee @ State Theatre. Playing: To Sir, With Love.
Run Time: 105mins. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm Senior Luncheon w/ cards and bingo @ Fife Lake Library. Website

Wed: 2:30pm-4:30pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Mediterranean Garbanzo Stew. Website

Wed: 5:30pm-6:30pm Teen Sages Meeting @ Woodmere Library. For Teen Library Volunteers. Website

Wed: 6:30pm-8:00pm Meet The Author "A Thousand Letters Home" w/ Author  Teresa Irish @ Woodmere Library. Website

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Free... The TRUE FALSETTOS @ InsideOut Gallery. Every Wednesday. All drafts $1off.  Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website

Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar 
 

Up To 20% off All Things Feathered Sale End Midnight ET 9/16/13

All Things Feathered For Fall Sale!!!

Save up to 20% off Feathered Jewelry when you shop at Fran's Place

Below I've listed a preview of some of the sale choices. Happy Shopping my Feathered Finding Friends. :)

Presley Earrings Sale Price: $15          Regular Price: $18

Nevaeh Earrings Sale Price: $22          Regular Price: $26

 

Petula Hair Band Sale Price: $15          Regular Price: $29 

Solera Silver Sale Price: $30        Regular Price: $38

All Fran's Place Jewelry is from New Emerging Designers who have hand crafted this stylish jewelry with fashion and excellence in mind. 

Cheap or Free Activities Week of September 10-16, 2013 in the Traverse City Area

So the summer is officially closing down, we all know this because there is about a week left on Big Brother before the finally... oh yeah and our children are heading back to school too. Well either way I hope that everyone is getting out and enjoying those last bits of summer to it's fullest. Here's to another week and more events to go to. Have a great week everyone. :)

Every Day At The Kitchen In TC

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar



Tuesday September 10, 2013

Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Teen Author Coffee Hour @ Traverse Area District Library Woodmere. Website


Tue: 4:00pm-5:00pm Tai Chi in the Park @ Elk Rapids District Library Website

Tue: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Open House @ Nourish. Open House hosted weekly at its Kids Creek Marketplace Location. Nourish is a Herbalife nutrition club in Traverse City. Website

Tue: 6:00pm-7:00pm TC Ultimate Free Learn to Play Clinics @ The Civic Center. 7:00pm Open Play begins. Every Tuesday in September. Facebook Group

Tue: 6:30pm-8:30pm Free Legal, Financial and Tax Implications for Start-up Businesses Workshop w/ SCORE @ The McGuire Community Room, Traverse Area District Library. Registration required: Website

Tue: 6:30pm-9:30pm Live Jazz @ Stella, Village Commons. Website

Tue: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website


Tuesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

(Don't forget to stop and take a moment to remember September 11th.)

Wednesday September 11, 2013

Wed: 7:30am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Wednesday through September 2013. Website

Wed: 10:00am Morning Book Discussion @ Interlochon Public Library. Discussion Book: Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel. Website

Wed: 11:00am-1:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Bean, Corn, Squash Stew. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Wed: 1:00pm "The Life of Amelia Earhart" w/ Larry Inman @ Kingsley Community Library. Website

Wed: 5:30pm-6:30pm Teen Sages Meeting @ Woodmere Library. For Teen Library Volunteers. Website

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ The Filling Station Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website 


Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar






Thursday September 12, 2013

Thur: 7:45am-9:00am Business Succession Planning and Exit Strategies Breakfast Club @ Elk Harbor Restaurant w/ SCORE. Cost: $15 per person. Reserve a spot by: 231-264-0505 or kymsphotokopies@gmail.com. Website

Thur: 10:00am Let's Talk About It Book Discussion Group @ Interlochen Library. Website

Thur: 11:00am Free Community Walk @ Hickory Meadows w/ Traverse City Walks, LLC. Website

Thur: 11:00am-12:00pm Wigglers Story Time @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Kid friendly Mexican Salad with Chips. Website

Thur: 4:30pm-5:30pm TADLcast; Teen for Teen podcast @ Woodmere Library. Website

Thur: 5:00pm-7:00pm K2 Edibles Happy Hour @ Left Foot Charlie. Serving Asian Food Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music w/Jimmy Olsen @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Jazz @ Reflect Bistro & Lounge Website

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website 


Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Friday September 13, 2013

Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm Last Day Northport Farmers Market. Website

Fri: 2:00pm-3:00pm Free Coffee Cupping @ Higher Grounds. Every Friday. Website

Fri: 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday Night Wine Tasting @ Elk Rapids Wine Shop. Website

(Interesting Event)
Fri: 6:00pm-9:00pm Downtown Grub Crawl @ Century 21 Northland Parking Lot to check in. Cost: $55 tickets to all 3 Taste of TC events. (1st event of the Taste Of Traverse City Festival).
9:00pm-10:00pm Choose Your Own After Glow - Dessert/ Drinks
10:00pm Movie Screening: Big Night @ InsideOut Gallery (Foodie Film Festival)
The Taste of Traverse City Festival takes place in Traverse City September 13-15  the three days have three featured events – Downtown Grub Crawl, Taste of Traverse City, and Best of Brunch.   Website

Fri: 6:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Mostly Martha @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Fri: 7:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Women on Top @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Fri:7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music w/ Rainmakers @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Fri: 8:30pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/Robert Abate & the Bigtimers Website

Fri: 8:30pm-11:30pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Fri: 9:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Bottle Shock @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Fri: 9:00pm-11:00pm @ Phil's Website


Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Saturday September 14, 2013

Sat: 7:00am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Saturday until October 19, 2013. Website

Sat: 9:00am-2:00pm Annual Flea Market @ Senior Center. Crafts and Collectibles. Website

Sat: 10:00am Yoga For Kids Ages: 4-11yr. @ Shanti School of Yoga. Cost: $5 drop-in and Free for Members. Website

Sat: 10:00am-11:00am The Funny Papers @ Peninsula Community Library. Dick Evans, creator of TC Bear shares his talent and wit along with his love of cartooning. Website

Sat: 10:00am-12:00pm Small Business Mentoring Walk-in w/ SCORE @ Woodmere Library. Website 

Sat: 10:00am-11:00am Free Kids Build and Grow Workshop @ Lowe's. Register Online Website

Sat: 10:30am-2:00pm Lego Club @ Elk Rapids District Library. Every week. Website

(Interesting Event)
Sat: 12:00pm-6:00pm Taste Of Traverse City @ Open Space. Cost: $20 general admission. (2nd event series of Taste of Traverse City)
7:00pm-9:00pm A Royal Taste Featuring Royal Chef Darren McGrady, personal chef of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. Cost: $60per person or $100per couple.  Website

Sat: 12:00pm-2:00pm Author Signing @ Horizon Books w/ Mark Hymowitz author of The Lizard of OZZ. Website

Sat: 1:00pm-3:00pm Free Ice Cream Social w/ face painting @ East Bay Library. Website

Sat: 1:00pm-8:00pm Free Community Game Night w/ Castle Games and Goods @ Right Brain Brewery. Donations Appreciated. Website

Sat: 3:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Jiro Dreams of Sushi @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 3:30pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Chocolat @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 4:00pm-6:00pm Author Signing @ Horizon Books w/ Joe Lunkas author of 50 Years of Gathering, Fishing and Unusual Animal Encounters.  Website

Sat: 6:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Big Night @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 6:30pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Bottle Shock @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 8:00pm-11:30pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Sat: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/ Matt Mansfield. Website

Sat: 9:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Mostly Martha @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sat: 9:00pm-11:00pm @ Phil's Website 

Sat: 9:30pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Jiro Dreams of Sushi @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Saturday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Sunday September 15, 2013

Sun: Hoxie's Farm Market Corn Maze, Wagon Rides, Play on The Haystack in the Big Red Barn, and Donuts and Cider begin on September 15- October 31, 2013. Website

Sun: 10:00am Worship in The Village w/ Watershed Church. Every Sunday. Warm Weather on the lawn and Cold Weather 2nd floor Room #208 above Cuppa Joe. Missed a day? Catch up by listening to the mp3  Website

Sun: 10:30am-11:30am Free Om Gentle Yoga @ Shanti School of Yoga. All through September.  Website

(Interesting Event. Cost: $60)
Sun: 11:00am-2:00pm Best of the Brunch @ Hagerty Center (3rd Event Series of Taste of Traverse City) Website

Sun: 1:00pm-12:00am Sunday Grass River Stroll @ Downtown Elk Rapids. Every Sunday. Website

Sun: 1:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Ratatouille @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sun: 1:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: A Good Year @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sun: 3:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Women on Top @ Milliken Auditorium. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sun: 4:00pm Foodie Film Festival Movie: Mostly Martha @ InsideOut Gallery. Cost: Adult $8/ Children 12 and under $4 Website

Sunday In Traverse City: Google Calendar



Monday September 16, 2013

Mon: All Day!!! Dollar Java Day @ Higher Grounds Coffee. Bring your own mug to Higher Grounds for a fill-up of their Daily Brew coffee for just a dollar. Every Monday. Website

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Ratatouille with Polenta. Website

Mon: 2:00pm-3:00pm Threads Fiber Art Club @ Peninsula Community Library. 3rd Monday of every Month. Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm The Village Outdoor Farmers Market @ Village Commons. W/ Live Music and fresh local goods. Every week. Website


Monday In Traverse City: Google Calendar

Cheap or Free Activities The Week of September 3 - September 9, 2013 in the Traverse City Area

Well, it's officially after Labor Day. That means that the kids are back to school and that the fun summer activities are over.  Now fall is just around the corner and the good news is that means Fall Colors and Wine Season for the Traverse City Area. Now starts a whole new realm of family friendly activities and inexpensive things to do in the area. So Woot Woot.... Here Comes Fall!!! And in the words of my friend, "Here comes the season where mother nature forgets to pay the gas bill." :) 

Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking 

Google Calendar
 

Tuesday September 3, 2013

Tue: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Open House @ Nourish. Open House hosted weekly at its Kids Creek Marketplace Location. Nourish is a Herbalife nutrition club in Traverse City. Website

Tue: 6:30pm-9:30pm Live Jazz @ Stella, Village Commons. Website

Tue: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia Website

Tue: 8:00pm-11:00pm Teen Night @ Incredible Mos Website 


Tuesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Wednesday September 4, 2013

Wed: 7:30am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Wednesday through September 2013. Website

Wed: 11:00am 25 Cent Matinee. Playing: Blackboard Jungle.  Run Time:101min Website

Wed: 11:00am-1:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Asian Mung Bean Curry. Website

Wed: 12:00pm-2:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Wed: 2:30pm-4:30pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Asian Sushi Salad. Website

Wed: 4:00pm-6:00pm Free UpNorthTV Producer Orientation Intro Class @ the UpNorth Media Center. Register by calling: 231-929-4188 Website

Wed: 6:30pm Let's Talk About It Book Discussion @ Interlochen Public Library. This months book "A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry. Website

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ The Filling Station Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website 



Wednesday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Thursday September 5, 2013

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am Story Stew @ Peninsula Community Library. Theme: This is My Library
Website

Thur: 5:00pm-7:00pm K2 Edibles Happy Hour @ Left Foot Charlie. Serving Asian Food Website

Thur: 6:00pm-7:00pm Meet The Author @ Kingsley w/ Barbara VanderMolen author of "Discovering Michigan County by County." Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm TC Sings Community Choir @ The Upper Gallery Of TC Circuit. Every Wednesday through December. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Acid Jazz by Jimmy Olson @ Thistle Pub & Grille, Crystal Mountain. Every Thursday. Apart of the Farm-to-Table Dining Series, $29 per person. Website

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Thur: 9:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website


Thursday In Traverse City: Google Calendar


Friday September 6, 2013

Fri: 8:00am-1:00pm Elk Rapids Farmers Market (Farmers Market End October 11) Website

Fri: 12:00pm-2:00pm What's For Dinner Demo @ Oryana. Demo Recipe: Raw Pad Thai. Website

Fri: 5:00pm-9:00pm Downtown Art Walk @ Downtown TC. Guided Tour of Galleries. Prize drawings at participating locations. Website

Fri: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Northern Natural Cider House Website
 
Fri: 8:30pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/Parallel Website

Fri: 9:00pm-12:00am @ Phil's Website



Friday In Traverse City: Google Calendar



Saturday September 7, 2013

Sat: 7:00am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Saturday until October 19, 2013. Website

Sat: 9:00am-12:00pm Free Kids Workshop @ Home Depot. Register Online Website

Sat: 10:00am 25 Cent Matinee. Playing: Puss In Boots. Run Time: 90min. Website 

Sat: 11:00am-12:00pm Family and Bikes on the Boardman @ Oryana. Ride to Premier Park and Back. Enjoy Snacks at the park. Website 

Sat: 11:00am-1:00pm Author Signing @ Horizon Books w/ Tracy Mikowski author of Squirt The Otter. Website

Sat: 1:00pm-3:00pm Author Signing @ Horizon Books w/ Jesse Ellis author of My Pal Willie: Willie Gets a Home. Website

Sat: 4:00pm-6:00pm Book Launch Party @ Horizon Books w/ Richard Fidler author of Traverse City, Michigan, An Historical Narrative 1850 to 2013. Will be serving refreshments. Website

Sat: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/ Saldaje. Website

Sat: 9:00pm-12:00am Live Music @ Phil's Website

Sat: 9:30pm-1:30am Live Music @ Kilkenny's Website


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Sunday September 8, 2013

Sun: 10:30am-11:30am Free Om Gentle Yoga @ Shanti School of Yoga Website

Sun: 1:00pm-12:00am Sunday Grass River Stroll @ Downtown Elk Rapids. Every Sunday. Website

Sun: 2:00pm-9:00pm Brewery Terra Firma Grand Opening Celebration. Free and Family Friendly BBQ. Live Music w/ GT Pipes & Drums from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Twelve beers on tap. Address: 2959 Hartman Rd. Website

Sun: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @Reflect Bistro (inside Cambria Suites)


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Monday September 9, 2013

Mon: All Day!!! Dollar Java Day @ Higher Grounds Coffee. Bring your own mug to Higher Grounds for a fill-up of their Daily Brew coffee for just a dollar. Every Monday. Website

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Featuring Book: Sleep.  Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm The Village Outdoor Farmers Market @ Village Commons. W/ Live Music and fresh local goods. Every week. Website

Mon: 4:15pm-5:30pm Novel Knight @ Peninsula Community Library. Book Selection: The Runes of Isle Royale. Website

Mon: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Community Zumba @ The Grand Traverse Circuit. $7 drop-in, $65 for 10 classes. All ages.  Website

Mon: 6:00pm-9:00pm Open Mic @ LFC Website

Mon: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website


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A Life Lesson From I Kids Show

Sometimes I wonder why it seems that my four year old understands the meaning of getting along with others better then most adults. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that he knows every word to this song, All My Friends Are Different by Yo Gabba Gabba.
It could also be the fact that he is 4years old and hasn't been tainted by the worlds harsh criticism yet.  Non the less why can we live in a world where we teach our children to get along with others and understand that people are different, but yet not live it as adults. We sit in traffic and yell mean things at other people, we get aggravate at the barista at the coffee shop for taking to long with our order, we make fun of some girl for her top and pants not matching, we judge people for give their children soda or pop tarts ect.
I'm sure most of you can fill in the above sentence with more then one occurence where you have disliked someone for something they have done or been judge by someone for something you have done. I know it's part of the world we live in, but does that make it right? Just because it is they way it is has never made something right we have seen this through out history.
Maybe it's just me, but I kind of see a problem with this technique. Maybe the solution is to just send adults back to preschool so we can all have a nap time and snack time and that might encourage us all to be a little bit nicer to each other.

"If you want to lift yourself up, life up someone else." - Booker T. Washington Quote

The Things I See While Out and About August 29th, 2013

 Like some of you I take pictures of things that I find interesting or amusing while I am out and about in the world with my camera phone. Unlike the rest of you normal people I don't have instagram anymore to share these photos. Why no instagram... well that's a story but instagram and I, we'll say had a relationship breakup. On my part I'm like the 'Michael Buble It's A Beautiful Day' song about it and I don't think that instagram even notices I'm gone :(
Anyway, my point is that I can share my awesome finds here, which by the way is A LOT more fun because, I can do fun things like attack music videos to my post so you can see all of what I am talking about in one post instead of flipping through a bunch of pictures.  So on to my current cool/interesting/amusing finds.

 (Picture Date: 5/26/13 So this is a freezer full of TC's Local Homemade Ice Cream by Moomers. Which is pretty epic Ice Cream if you ask, well anyone who has been there. Which is a lot of people because, they have a map inside there shop that has pins for people who have visited from all over the world to try their ice cream. Why, I thought this was amusing/interesting because I found it in a random store outside of town and was like, "What they sell Moomers in pints? I never knew this!")

 (Picture Date: 8/5/13 This is exactly what you think it is, a truck-bed trailer hitched to a truck!!! Saw this pulling out on to US-31. I was like, "OMG... only in Michigan!" Made me giggle non the less.)

(Picture Date: 8/8/13 Going to the Fair! Going to the Fair! Going to the North West Michigan Fair!!! Yup, totally saw this as we pulled into a parking space at the Fair and I was like, "That is so cute! And yet so really random." So I took a picture.)

 (Picture Date: 8/8/13 So saw this as we were walking through the horse stables at the Fair and it made me giggle so I took a picture of it because it was kinda random to see in a horse stable.)

(Picture Date: 8/12/13 Yes, Yes the date on this does say August and yes, I found this when the temperature outside was 90degree so I thought this to be a little on the unusual side. But, the leaves are a very pretty fall red which was nice to see since the last two years I've been in California where we don't get fall colors we get brown.)

(Picture Date: 8/14/13 These are by far the most interesting La La Loopsie Dolls I have ever found. From Left to Right: The Halloween La La Loopsie Doll and The Alien La La Loopsie Doll. They are cute, but definitely the most interesting toys I've seen in a while especially since we didn't have these when I was growing up. It's kinda nice to see that the nerd/goth culture is coming into pop culture or maybe it's sad not sure which.) 

(Picture Date: 8/17/13 At Target!!! I found these funky indie style slip-on's at Target!!! I was so surprised to find these and a little impressed to be honest.)

(Picture Date: 8/17/13 The Dollar Store Find!!! So these where in kinda a random spot in the DollarTree and I was intrigued by them and kinda appalled all at the same time. Good Job DollarTree I love being surprised by things.)

(Picture Date: 8/27/13 Troll in Drivers Windshield!!! I was just a bundle of "omg!!!" "that's fun and funky" and "that's kinda retro" so because it's interesting I took a picture.)

Cheap or Free Activities The Week of August 27- September 2, 2013 in the Travere City Area

Until Tuesday Site (A Special Event for this Award Winning, New York Times Best Seller Book,  Until Tuesday and Meet and Greet Event is Monday, August 26th, 2013 6:30pm-9:00pm @ Woodmere Library.)



 Mark In Your Calendar Dates:

*Lego Carnival Open 7 Days a week. Open: Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm
Come help build and play with Legos. Free for Children 4 and under $5 per adult. 
Open Through Labor Day. 

*Mondays:
TC DOG WALKING/RUNNING GROUP
1st & 3rd Mondays & Wednesdays of the month thru October
Civic Center Loop Trail
6:30 pm
Bring friendly, vaccinated dogs, non-retractable leashes, poop bags.
Any distance.  Any pace.
FREE to anyone who wants to meet other dogs lovers, get fit with their woofer and enjoy the beautiful trail!
Website   


Color Code for Google Calendar: 

Purple- Farmer's Markets & Local Shopping
Bold Green- Kid's Event
Bold Blue- Movies
Orange- Family Events and Learning Events and Clubs
Yellow- Fitness Events 
Grey- Restaurants & Eating Deals
Turquoise- Live Music
Red- North Peak TC Event's and Specials
Blue- Night Out Deals
Green - Social Events/ Networking

Google Calendar


Tuesday August 27th, 2013

Tue: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: The Never Ending Story.  Run Time: 102mins Website

Tue: August 27, 10:00am-1:00pm. Summer Sketchbook for Illustration and Fine Art Class @ Blackbird Art. Cost: $59 includes all materials. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy it in the garden after class.  Website

Tue: 11:30am Friendly Garden Club's 90th Anniversary Celebration Buffet Luncheon @ NMC's Hagerty Center. $25 per person. Call 231-932-1916. Website

Tue: 5:30pm Euchre Tournaments @ Interlochen Library. $1 Entry, play begins promptly at 6:00pm.  Euchre Tournaments held on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Website

Tues: 6:00pm-8:00pm Open Mic By The Bay @ Clinch Park Website

Tue: 6:30pm-9:30pm Live Jazz @ Stella, Village Commons. Website

Tue: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia Website

Tue: 8:00pm-11:00pm Teen Night @ Incredible Mos Website

Tue: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website

Wednesday August 28th, 2013

Wed: 8:00am-12:00pm Downtown Farmers Market TC @ the intersection of Grandview Parkway and Cass St.

Wed: 9:00am-10:00am Gentle Yoga @ Peninsula Community Library Wesbite

Wed: 11:00am 25 Cent Matinee. Playing: Paris When It Sizzles.  Run Time: 110min Website

Wed: 1:00pm-3:00pm Free Business Workshop for Veterans @ Michigan Works! Learn how to start and finance a business. Registration required by calling 810-767-8367. Website

Wed: 2:00pm Beat The Heat Movie @ Fife Lake Library. Playing: The Goonies. Run Time: 114min. Free Popcorn, Snacks and Refreshments for the family. Website

Wed: 5:00pm-7:00pm Book signing by Bill Storrer for Up North Michigan Wines By the Bay @ Left Foot Charlie Website


Wed: 5:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Holiday Inn and North Peak Patio.

Wed:7:00pm-10:00pm Open Mic @ Northern Natural Cider House Website

Wed: 7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ The Filling Station Website

Wed: 8:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website  


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Thursday August 29th, 2013

Thur: 9:30am-10:30am & 11:00am-12:00pm Little Wigglers Story Time @ Woodmere Library Website

Thur: 10:30am Instant Replay Movie @ Kingsley Library. Playing: Wreck-It Ralph. Run Time: 114min. Free Snacks for the family. Website

Thur: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: The Never Ending Story.  Run Time:102mins Website

Thur: 5:00pm-7:00pm K2 Edibles Happy Hour @ Left Foot Charlie. Serving Asian Food Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm Riveting Rings @ Blackbird Art. Cost: $49 per person and $10 material fee Total Cost: $59.  Website

Thur: 6:00pm-8:30pm TC Backgammon Club Meeting @ Horizon Books Shine Cafe. Meetings Every Thursday. Website

Thur: 7:00pm Free Live Music @ GT Pavilions. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:00pm Acid Jazz by Jimmy Olson @ Thistle Pub & Grille, Crystal Mountain. Every Thursday. Apart of the Farm-to-Table Dining Series, $29 per person. Website

Thur: 7:00pm-9:30pm Free Live Music Jazz at Sunset @ Chateau Chantal. Website

Thur:7:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Northern Natural Cider House Website 

Thur: 8:00pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website

Thur: 9:00pm-10:00pm @ Phil's Website


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Friday August 30th, 2013

Fri: 8:00am-1:00pm Elk Rapids Farmers Market (Farmers Market Ends October 11) Website

Fri: 2:00pm-3:00pm Free Guided Walk w/ Traverse City Walks @ Miller Creek Reserve (behind Office Max) Approx. 2.5 miles. Website

Fri: 3:30pm-6:00pm Grab a Gift Bag and Go Drop By @ Fran's Boutique (1523 Ridge View Ct. TC) RSVP is required. Call: 231-660-1502

Fri: 5:30pm-9:00pm Friday Night Live, Food Venders, Live Music, and Fun activities. Website

Fri: 8:30pm-10:30pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/ Lena Wilson Website

Fri: 9:00pm-12:00am @ Phil's Website 

Fri: 11:00 pm $3 Friday Night Flick. Playing: Big Trouble in Little China. Run Time: 99min. Website


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Saturday August 31st, 2013


Labor Day Week End Garage Sale Event Details to Come  Website

Sat: 7:00am-12:00pm The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market. Every Saturday until October 19, 2013. Website

Sat: 10:00am-11:15am Community Classes @ Yen Yoga & Fitness. Fee: Donation. Every Saturday. Website

Sat: 10:00am 25 Cent Kids Matinee. Playing: The Never Ending Story.  Run Time: 102mins Website 

Sat: 10:00am Magical History Tour 90-minute, 9-mile bus tour of Traverse City
Website

Sat: 10:30am-11:30am Little Wigglers Story Time @ East Bay Library. Website 

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm 10th Annual Fine Art Fair @ the Old Art Building in Leland. Website

Sat: 12:00pm-1:00pm Author Talk @ Horizon Books w/ Jenny Milchman author of Cover of Snow.
Website 

Sat: 12:00pm-1:00pm Suttons Bay Floatilla Guinness World Record Challenge for the largest raft of canoes and kayaks in the world. Registration Online. Website

Sat: 2:00pm-4:00pm Book Signing @ Horizon Books w/ Craig Foltz author of We Used To Be Everywhere.  Website

Sat: 8:00pm Free Outdoor Movie Night @ Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Northport. Playing: The Princess and the Frog . Run Time: 97min. Concessions Available for purchase. Website

Sat: 8:30pm-10:00pm Live Music @ Horizon Books w/ Rose Fraser. Website


Sat: 9:00pm-12:00am Live Music @ Phil's Website

Sat: 9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia. Website 

Sat: 9:30pm-1:30am Live Music @ Kilkenny's Website 


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Sunday September 1st, 2013

Labor Day Week End Garage Sale Event Details to Come  Website

Sun: 10:00am-5:00pm 10th Annual Fine Art Fair @ the Old Art Building in Leland. Website

Sun: 10:30am-11:30am Free Om Gentle Yoga @ Shanti School of Yoga Website

Sun: 1:00pm-3:00pm Open Mic By The Bay @ Clinch Park Website  

Sun: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @Reflect Bistro (inside Cambria Suites)
 

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Monday September 2nd, 2013

Mon: 10:00am-11:00am Story Hour w/activities and crafts @ Horizon Books. Story Hour is every Monday. Website

Mon: 3:00pm-7:00pm Outdoor Farmers Market @ The Village Commons w/ Live Music Website   

Mon: 6:00pm-9:00pm Open Mic @ LFC Website  

Mon: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Community Zumba @ The Grand Traverse Circuit. $7 drop-in, $65 for 10 classes. All ages.  Website

Mon: 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music @ Little Bohemia  Website



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