Ahead of tonight’s meetup at City Opera House in Downtown Traverse City, Russell Schindler (NewTech founder), along with Craig Wesley (Inphastos, one of tonight’s presenters), preview what’s coming up on this special Bar Napkin Pitch Night!

Singer and entertainer (and now author!) Dominic Fortuna joins us to talk about kicking off this summer’s Grand Traverse Pavilions’ Concerts on the Lawn series this Thursday, along with his new book, “Walk Slowly with Purpose.”

Headlines this week include Hollywood betting big on music-based films, Apple closing the doors on iTunes, and David Lee Roth’s awkward party-crashing moment.

P45 is launching their inaugural summer repertory season with three dynamic shows, the first of which (the classic musical “Hair”) opens July 11th.

Jeanine from Pine Hill talks about beautifying your outdoor space and takes your questions.

Incoming Traverse City Area Public Schools Superintendent Ann Cardon, along with TCAPS Board President Sue Kelly speak about plans to lead Northern Michigan’s largest school district.

Northern Michigan’s bike-centric, youth-focused advocacy organization, Norte looks to build stronger, better connecrted and more walk/bike friendly communities.  Ty Schmidt speaks about several exciting sidewalk and bike lane projects throughout our area.

The Grand Traverse area branch of Families Against Narcotics is a community-based program for those seeking recovery, those in recovery, family members affected by addiction and community supporters.  FAN seeks to change the face of addiction, dispel the stigma of addiction, and educate the community, as well as those affected by addiction.

Michigan’s first “farm distillery,” Iron Fish is a field-to-glass craft distillery located just outside Thompsonville, producing a full line of premium quality, small batch spirits, in addition to offering entertainment and a place for those near and far to gather.

Peace Ranch provides trauma services to veterans, children and families in the Traverse City area using equine-assisted therapy led by certified professionals.