Movie houses purchased by civic-minded volunteers in Frankfort and Suttons Bay show the resiliency - and love of culture – UpNorth. Frankfort’s Garden Theater was in sad shape and appeared destined to be torn down (if it didn’t collapse first). A group of more than two dozen citizens bought the…
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Spring has sprung in Northern Michigan and that means the arrival of wildflowers, longer days… and new treasures in local shops. After a quiet pandemic year, the shops are blooming with renewed energy and ideas…. Let’s take a tour! Front Porch, Suttons Bay www.frontporchsuttonsbay.com How about…
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Glen Lake Community Library re-opens after renovation and expansion. The Glen Lake Community Library’s renovation and expansion is done and the library is up and running – or should we say reading – at 10115 W. Front St. in Empire. The doors opened officially on Sept. 8, 2020 with spacious windows…
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The Homestead in Glen Arbor is open and, more importantly, safely open. The four-season resort is perched on Lake Michigan and surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It is, in a word – gorgeous. You can dine overlooking the lake, swim in the pool or Lake Michigan and enjoy spa…
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Masks are now mandated indoors in Michigan. That means tourists and locals alike are seeing a new face (in more ways than one!) when they enter area shops. Here’s a look at how businesses are handling the changes with care, creativity and kindness. Stacy Sheren, General Manager and Buyer, Bahle’s…
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While we are all cozied up at home, area bookstores are delivering what few can: An escape, a pastime, a pleasure. Here, we looked into what our bookstores are doing for their readers even while their retails shops are closed. Below, a few good books to try! The Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor You can…
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What says Northern Michigan winter more than plaid, fleece and fur? Here’s a look at the best funky, functional and fabulous winter gear finds out there (along with a few tips on where to get outdoors and enjoy them!): Mittens from Michigan Baabaazuzu. This is a long-standing winter-wear buzzword…
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