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S.S. City of Milwaukee transforms into Manistee’s Ghost Ship for spooky season
MANISTEE — The S.S. City of Milwaukee has transformed into a haunted ghost ship for its 26th Halloween season. The seasonal attraction serves as the historic vessel’s primary annual fundraising event. Built in 1931, the vessel spent five decades operating as a railroad car ferry transporting train cars,...
Black Eden Brews Idlewild Coffee Bar & Cafe
Nicolena Stubbs' Leap of Faith Breathes New Life into Idlewild's Cultural Tapestry
In the serene, history-soaked town of Idlewild, Michigan, where the echoes of jazz and soul once filled the air, Nicolena Stubbs found her calling in the most unexpected of places. In 2024, she was offered a chance to dive headfirst into the world of coffee and camaraderie, thanks to her friends Blair Evans and Susan Matous. They saw potential in the historic Morton's Motel and envisioned a space that could bring people together, much like Idlewild had done in its heyday. Stubbs, with no prior experience in the restaurant business, embraced the challenge, driven by a vision to revive the spirit of community and creativity that once defined Idlewild. Black Eden Brews Idlewild Coffee Bar & Cafe, named after Idlewild's affectionate moniker, "Black Eden," is more than just a coffee shop. It stands as a testament to the town's rich cultural history and the resilience of its new generation of visionaries. The cafe offers a small but eclectic menu, featuring homemade soups, housemade jams, and rotating specials like zucchini bread and peach cobbler. Each dish is a tribute to local history, with many named after Idlewild's notable figures, weaving stories of the past into the culinary experience.
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Cadillac alley undergoes transformation with new murals and mosaics
The initiative targets an alley previously impacted by weeds and graffiti, replacing it with public artwork to encourage visitors to explore downtown businesses. Grant funds enabled organizers to incorporate free community participation events into the project.
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
Spooky season is upon us, and community storytelling group Charlevoices is leaning into the scare with “Things That Go Bump in the Night.” Charlevoices is all about “true stories told live,” creating events where “real people share real experiences, where listeners feel connected and understood, and where our community is strengthened through compassion, creativity, and shared humanity,” per their website. This Halloween edition will be held Oct. 16 at First Congregational UCC, 101 State Street in Charlevoix. Local storytellers will share tales from their own lives that are guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine and have you looking under the bed before you turn out the lights. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. Learn more about the group and the event at charlevoices.org/event-detail/Things-that-Go-Bump-in-the-Night.
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North Mississippi Allstars touting ‘modern Mississippi music’ with Michigan stop ahead
The band led by Luther Dickinson wraps up the October leg of its national tour at The Acorn in Three Oaks on Thursday. Writer Dave Gil de Rubio interviews Dickinson about the band and its latest album. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO. Modern Mississippi music. If you ask Luther Dickinson to...
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Traverse City seeks ski hill advisers and seasonal workers after Hickory Hills deal falls through
City will keep running Hickory Hills for its 75th season after a plan to hire an outside operator fell through; staff are calling for people with snowmaking, grooming, rental, and food service experience