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Mashing up literature and improvised comedy, the Leland Township Library and the Tilt Think Improv players present: LitFlix. In this interactive show, the improv players create stories and scenes made-up on the spot based on inspiration from the audience. Whether it’s taking a familiar story and shifting the genre (think Pride and Prejudice as a SciFi) or re-creating a little-known fiction novel based on an audience volunteer’s description, we guarantee a fun, lively, and highly inaccurate re-telling. Covid precautions: This program will take place outdoors on the lawn at the library (please bring something to sit on!) and everyone is welcome. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required.

When a family reunites for opening day at their U.P. deer camp, one member of the clan brings along his infamous reputation of being the oldest member in the history of the family to never bag a buck. Enjoy this hilarious tale of humor, horror, and heart as he strives to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book. Masks required while in the building, and no food or beverages allowed. Strobe lights will be used during this production.

Indiscretion is an art exhibition featuring the work of four young Michigan creatives. The reception will open to the public at the venue of Studio Anatomy located on Front Street in Downtown Traverse City at 7 PM on Friday, September 24th. This event is free and open to the public. Viewers must be 18 years of age to enter. Featuring the gallery showing of Periwinkle Seljord's "Sexual Health Conversations”, which is a multimedia project consisting of abstract paintings and research conducted by Peri throughout their collegiate experience. Peri will be speaking to the public on the basis of their work to open a safe thought forum to heal the wounds within rural cultural understanding of gender, sexuality and consciousness. Poetcried, the alias of Peyon Campbell, will be performing two sets of her romantic, honest and sensual pieces. The first set is to take place at 8 PM and then again at 9 PM. Peyton is the lead producer of this project (in collaboration with Basement Art Show) and will also be featuring her portrait photography that displays neutrality and duality of her own queerness and that of her peers. Zena, a liberated dancer will take to the stage at 10 PM. Zena, a Grand Rapids native, will be exhibiting the grace and strength it takes to be a woman through their medium of pole performance art. Reclaiming the right to thrive in her own artistry, she reminds women everywhere that we are our own vessel of our elegance and experience. We have a right to lead the industry that has punished us for our pieces. The show will close with the performance of Gail, a Traverse City musician. Gail is a pop synth artist who frees herself and the crowd through honest material surrounding themes of love, lust and being a modern human. With intrigue, she bends social gender narratives surrounding pop sound. Gail will take the stage at 11 PM. We hope you can join us.

When a family reunites for opening day at their U.P. deer camp, one member of the clan brings along his infamous reputation of being the oldest member in the history of the family to never bag a buck. Enjoy this hilarious tale of humor, horror, and heart as he strives to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book. Masks required while in the building, and no food or beverages allowed. Strobe lights will be used during this production.

When a family reunites for opening day at their U.P. deer camp, one member of the clan brings along his infamous reputation of being the oldest member in the history of the family to never bag a buck. Enjoy this hilarious tale of humor, horror, and heart as he strives to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book. Masks required while in the building, and no food or beverages allowed. Strobe lights will be used during this production.

"We’re Back and We’re Laughing" is a readers theatre show full of jokes, quotes and anecdotes that will make you laugh, and it's free! The theatre group operates under the auspices of Up North Arts. They first performed in 2018 and were having great success until the Covid curtain came down. Now they are excited to be returning to the stage.

Old Town Playhouse is holding auditions for ALL TOGETHER NOW! This global event celebrating local theatre has roles for people ages 10 and up. Auditions are open to all community members. Auditionees must prepare 16 bars of any song that best shows their vocal skills and bring the sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. To complete the online audition form, go to the Playhouse web site and select Get Involved, Auditions. Performances will be November 12 and 13.

Old Town Playhouse is holding auditions for ALL TOGETHER NOW! This global event celebrating local theatre has roles for people ages 10 and up. Auditions are open to all community members. Auditionees must prepare 16 bars of any song that best shows their vocal skills and bring the sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. To complete the online audition form, go to the Playhouse web site and select Get Involved, Auditions. Performances will be November 12 and 13.

The Accidentals and Sawyer Fredericks have both recently released new music and will be performing songs off of their killer new albums! The Accidentals' latest, Vessel, was described by Pop Matters as “one of the most compelling collections of indie rock and punk folk we’ve heard from this band yet!” Joining them for a spectacular night of music is Sawyer Fredericks, touring his new album Flowers for You. The Accidentals joined Sawyer on strings on his album and are excited to tour the two releases together in one powerful night of music. You won't want to miss it!

The Accidentals and Sawyer Fredericks have both recently released new music and will be performing songs off of their killer new albums! The Accidentals' latest, Vessel, was described by Pop Matters as “one of the most compelling collections of indie rock and punk folk we’ve heard from this band yet!” Joining them for a spectacular night of music is Sawyer Fredericks, touring his new album Flowers for You. The Accidentals joined Sawyer on strings on his album and are excited to tour the two releases together in one powerful night of music. You won't want to miss it!