Jan. 13-March 3: "THEM: Images of Separation" exhibition, free admission on weekends, Dennos Museum Center
Jan. 15: "To Kill A Mockingbird" book discussion, free, 7 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Main Branch
Jan. 17: Educator discussion with David Pilgrim, founder and curator of The Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, free, 3:30 p.m., Dennos Museum Center
Jan. 17: Community Reception and Lecture with "THEM: Images of Separation" curator David Pilgrim, free, 5:30 p.m. (reception), 7 p.m. (lecture), Dennos Museum Center
Jan 21: "To Kill A Mockingbird" film screening, free, 9 a.m., State Theatre
Jan. 21: Peace Day celebration, free, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum
Jan. 21: Live coverage of the Barack Obama Presidential Inauguration, free, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., State Theatre
Jan. 21: Live performance featuring Detroit-based African-American choir Brazeal Dennard Chorale, free, 5:30-7:30 p.m., State Theatre
Jan. 21: "Driving Miss Daisy" film screening, free, 7-8:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library's Peninsula Community Library
Jan. 21: "Middle of Nowhere" film screening, free, 8:30-10:30 p.m., State Theatre
Jan. 24: "Prom Night in Mississippi" film screening, free, 7 p.m., Dennos Museum Center
Feb. 1-28: Special soul food menu, Pangea's Pizza
Feb. 1: "Come Back, Africa" film screening, free, 8 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Main Branch
Feb. 6: "The Color Purple" film screening, free, 11 a.m., State Theatre
Feb. 7: WCMU Community Cinema "The Power Broker" film screening, free, 7 p.m., Dennos Museum Center
Feb. 13: "Glory" film screening, free, 11 a.m., State Theatre
Feb. 13: "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie" book discussion, free, 7 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Main Branch
Feb. 16: "Citizen King" film screening, free, 2 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Main Branch
Feb. 20: "Remember the Titans" film screening, free, 11 a.m., State Theatre
Feb. 27: "Do The Right Thing" film screening, free, 11 a.m., State Theatre
Feb. 28: "The Spirit of Harriet Tubman" live stage performance by Leslie McCurdy, $10, 7 p.m., Dennos Museum Center
Archive: Friday
Embrace the Dream events
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FINAL: Joliet 5, Traverse City 2
The Traverse City Beach Bums lost their 2013 Frontier League season opener 5-2 to the Joliet Slammers on Friday night.
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UPDATE: Beach Bums, Slammers tied 1-1 in 4th
The Traverse City Beach Bums are tied with Joliet 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning of their 2013 Frontier League baseball season opener.
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Trojans sweep regional meet
It came down to the final event, but when all was said and done Traverse City Central came away with two regional track championships on Friday.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/17/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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Parking garage rates to rise
The Downtown Development Authority authorized an increase in transient parking rates at the city’s two municipal parking decks.
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Ex-Traverse City Manager Lewis to head St. Joseph
The city of St. Joseph picked Traverse City's former Manager Richard Lewis as their next city manager.
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Festival spotlights science, math
Newton’s Road, a regional nonprofit organization committed to increasing access to and appreciation of learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math, continues its Northern Michigan STEaM Film Festival on Saturday.
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Heroin overdose kills man
Benzie County's struggle with fatal heroin overdoses continues. Authorities confirmed Justin Smith, 23, of Benzonia, was found dead Wednesday night of a heroin overdose. Law enforcement officials arrested a suspect in Smith's death, the fourth heroin-related fatality in the county since 2011.
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Gladiators capture tennis regional
St. Francis tennis coach Jeff Hughes juggled his lineup during the season — and it paid off with a Division 4 regional title Thursday at Traverse City Central.
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Editorial: Obama must set tone for IRS, Justice Dept.
The issue: IRS, Justice Department have much to answer for. Our view: Leadership begins and ends with President Obama.
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Couple's film focuses on Latin American coffee farmers
Have you ever taken a moment to consider where your morning cup of java comes from?
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TCC girls beat Midland, qualify for state finals
Traverse City Central qualified for the girls tennis state finals for the 32nd straight year, handily winning the Division 1 regional at Midland.
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Beach Bums open tonight against Joliet
Jacob Clem will get the start in tonight’s Traverse City Beach Bums opener at Joliet.
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No food truck buffet rolled out on first day
Diners who hankered for food truck fare on the first day the mobile restaurants were allowed downtown came away hungry.
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Papa Roach is still swingin'
Papa Roach is still producing hit songs. It’s just getting harder and harder to get radio stations to play them.
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Letters to the Editor: 05/17/2013
Second to none; Teach more about less.
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Firings anger Grand Traverse Band members
Tribal officials fired six of their Natural Resources Department employees for shooting a rifle off their office’s deck, a move that’s angered some Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa members who said the punishment is too severe.
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One-woman show helps gardens
Emily Dickinson, one of America’s earliest poets, died in 1886. She comes to life this weekend in the acclaimed one-woman play, “Belle of Amherst,” performed by professional actress Sinda Nichols.
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Prep Sports Roundup: Schiller throws no-hitter for TC Central
Ryan Schiller threw a no-hitter as TC Central defeated Benzie Central 15-0 in a three-inning softball doubleheader opener. (Plus more)
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Weekend in Brief: 05/17/2013
Do the BBQ; Benzie Players; Garage sale. (Plus more)
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Low-flying helicopters are coming
Don’t worry: the low-flying helicopters buzzing through northern Michigan are not from the United Nations or some secret government agency.
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Nursing home promises to repay Benzie $484K
The Maples nursing home officials told Benzie County leaders they will repay $484,000 the county loaned the facility by March 2014.
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Traverse City Light & Power joins SUN project
Traverse City Light & Power board members approved the final step in implementing a community solar project in partnership with Cherryland Electric Cooperative.
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Sports in Brief: 05/17/2013
Roller derby bouts this weekend; Blue Star hosting baseball tourney; Screening of 'Signals for Survival.' (Plus more)
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Movie Capsules: 05/17/2013
New this week — Star Trek Into Darkness: After the crew of the Enterprise finds an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
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FINAL: Joliet 5, Traverse City 2
RAW: Massive tornado strikes Oklahoma
Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble
Pickler's Dance Moves Cause A Stir
Trailer: 'The Last Stand' Available on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, Digital Download
Reporter Cries Over Devastation
Sneak Peek: 'Modern Family' Says Good Bye
IWitness Look at Moore, OK Tornado
RAW: Moore, OK tornado touches down near school
Robert Pattinson Moves Out
RAW: Russian dash cam catches car 20 feet in the air
Oklahoma tornado survivor: "Everything is gone"
Khloe Lashes Out at Kim Kardashian's Critics
Couple Argues As Woman's Lover Crawls Out Window
RAW: Brad Paisley Forgets Lyrics To His Own Song
Justin Bieber Gets Booed
RAW: TV Staff Take Cover From Tornado
New 'Anchorman 2' Trailer, Drake Joins List of Rumored Cameos
Eva Longoria's Wardrobe Malfunction
Heat Star Dwyane Wade Surprises Coral Gables Teen At Prom
Steak n' Shake waitress scores huge tip
