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These two young Traverse City chefs have years of culinary experience under their belt.

They worked in various upscale restaurants throughout San Francisco.
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Devon Ehlers didn’t just farm to make ends meet during college.

It’s the reason the 22-year-old went to college in the first place.
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We don’t often follow through on childhood dreams, but Jeff Manley did.

The Traverse City artists has been cartooning since he was a kid.
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Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder on Tuesday.

Soon after, the police report from his arrest of George Floyd started circulating online. https://t.co/Lbcn6e2trb

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For Sue Kurta, cheesemaking started as a hobby in her New York kitchen.

Now she’s doing it professionally at Boss Mouse Cheese in Kingsley, Michigan.
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Artist-in-residence programs are a tradition that goes back centuries.

The Tusen Takk Foundation in Leelanau County is accepting residency applications from artists.

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One of the ways Michigan Legacy Art Park kept people connected during the COVID-19 pandemic was through Birds & Words.

The virtual event was held last May and will return again next month as Birds & Words No. 2.  https://t.co/FiK3qGFVhh

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Mash-Up Rock and Roll in Traverse City is coming back with a sequel thanks to a grant from the Northwest Michigan Arts and Cultural Affairs, and it won’t be one to miss. https://t.co/yo7r6HhYXi

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Friends of GTPulse, The Boardman Review, and Cold Shower Media have partnered to create The Boardman Review (tBR) Podcast Collective – a trio of new podcasts created and hosted by locals of our very own. https://t.co/qvJM4Ebg98

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Meghanlata Gupta and Sierra Clark are two of four Indigenous women who completed their fellowship with the Mishigamiing Journalism Project, a partnership with Indigenizing the News and the Traverse City Record-Eagle https://t.co/w32xte4yE4

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Moxie Estate Sales of northern Michigan is hosting another fabulous shopping experience. If you don’t have weekend plans yet, consider this a sign. https://t.co/ZUL2Bh4suo

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The fun thing about thrifting is that it really brings out your own style, as opposed to letting what’s current at chain fashion stores influence it.

At slip.vintage, you can expect to find any genre of vintage clothing you desire.
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What started as a DIY nursery renovation has turned into the preservation of antique maps of northern Michigan.

Belinda's southern charm and love for Louisiana inspired the name for her home décor side business called Southern State of Minds. https://t.co/6DEwwG53pn

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In an effort to give people an outlet and a sense of connection to one another in a time of isolation, Art Park Director of Education Patricia Innis came up with the idea for the ‘Stay Safe’ Masks Exhibit. https://t.co/DABbzNWsaD

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If you’re looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate a big event in your life, Lucky Jack’s Bowling Center might be the place.

This socially-distanced birthday party describes a party package that knocked down all the pins. https://t.co/eT5bAbs1lT

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When you want to go for a drive and get outside, Art Rapids is perfect for a nice day.

From the drive to exploring the sculpture park and Elk Rapids, here is a snapshot of Brighid Driscoll's day out on the trails. https://t.co/3IAoMzW79Z

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“I just wanted to combine the two things I really enjoy; working with art and working with animals.”

To make your pet a portrait star, you'll need Traverse City's graphic designer, Breanne Roberts.
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Sarah Lange says The Refillery came from a desire to be both clean and plastic-free.

Now this up-and-coming business is looking for a storefront so it can reach even more customers in Traverse City.
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Kathy Smith and her photography are a hit statewide, even scoring with the Pure Michigan campaign.

This is your chance to meet the woman behind the lens and see more of her gorgeous captured moments. https://t.co/pVxYsFMXrF

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This Traverse City-based artist and muralist has used an affinity for graffiti to create beauty in Traverse City and beyond.

Meet Chase Hunt, who sat down for a Q&A with the #GTPulse https://t.co/gE4hLYDcBz