
New! The last 40 years have produced dramatic changes in the Grand Traverse region. Author Tim Mulherin will share the perspectives, observations, and insights gleaned from more than 90 interviews in an evening discussion based on his latest book,
This Magnetic North: Candid Conversations on a Changing Northern Michigan (a 2026 Michigan Notable Book). Participants will consider how to balance rapid growth with environmental protection and be welcoming to newcomers in the process. What is the future you want to see here, and how can you help make that happen?