Two fun things in this Friday episode: Astrid Code tells us about a new ensemble in Traverse City that plans to blend classical music and Motown in the same concert. And we head to Manistee and board a ghost ship manned by Gen Z-ers who want to scare you and raise money for a good cause.

Michael Delp led the writing program for years at Interlochen Arts Academy. His latest book, "Of Blood and Rivers," is a series of elegies about grief — following his own personal loss.

In this episode, we hear from Ian Greenlaw, one of the cast members of "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," at the Old Town Playhouse Oct. 23-31. And with two weeks remaining before Election Day, we'll also check in on some statewide races in Michigan.

Last night, Traverse City Commissioners approved a controversial prowling and park trespass ordinance on a 4 to 3 vote, after passionate public testimony on both sides of the debate. We unpack what happened, and what comes next.

Natalie Reitz of the Transom Story Workshop takes us to the late Gwen Frostic's studio in Benzie County to hear about perseverance and the value of slowing down.

It's a fun Friday. We listen to wind chimes being installed at Interlochen Center for the Arts, talk to Dan Wanschura in Marquette for the Fresh Coast Film Festival and play the October puzzle with winner Nathan Hamme.

Democrat Rebecca Amidon and Republican Kim Cole want to represent the district, which runs up the Lake Michigan shoreline as far north as Benzie County.

Changes to federal law could threaten piping plover, Michigan's only venomous snake and other endangered species here. IPR's Vivian La explains how.

Grand Traverse County Treasurer Jamie Callahan has faced intense scrutiny from county commissioners, including two under-oath appearances at meetings. A third is set for Oct. 21. We hear the details from Traverse City Record-Eagle reporter Aly Kleidon.

Candidates in northern Michigan’s 103rd House District offer different approaches to housing costs, access to rural health care and the proposed Line 5 tunnel.