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Traverse City Weekend Highlights: Art, Fiber Arts, Cycling, Running, and More!
Published 11 months, 1 week ago
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Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Saturday, May 17th, 2025.
Today is shaping up to be an eventful day in Traverse City with numerous activities for locals and visitors alike. Art enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Higher Art Gallery is featuring "Layers of Joy," showcasing oil painter Cathy Engberg's expressive works that burst with form and color. This exhibition opens at 11 AM today.
For those interested in fiber arts, the Dennos Museum Center at NMC is hosting "Small Expressions," an annual juried exhibition by the Handweavers Guild of America. This fascinating showcase features contemporary small-scale works using various fiber techniques, with none exceeding 15 inches in any direction. The museum opens at 11 AM and the exhibition runs through May 25th.
Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in the 14th Annual Recycle-A-Bicycle Bike Swap starting at 9 AM, where you can sell or buy used bikes while supporting a good cause. If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, the TVC5K Run the Runway event is happening today, benefiting Wings of Mercy.
Wine lovers should note that today is the final day of the Cherry Blossom Wine Trail Bike Tour, which has been running daily. This is a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful spring scenery while sampling some of the region's finest wines.
Families with children might want to visit the Grand Traverse Mall, where the Michigan Education Trust is holding an enrollment session from 11 AM to 3 PM. Staff will be available to provide information about Michigan's 529 college savings programs and assist with new enrollments. There's even a $100 bonus for opening a new MET account at the event.
Evening entertainment includes the Alluvion World Music Series featuring "Ancestral Haiku" at 7:30 PM, an interactive performance weaving together live original music. Theater enthusiasts can catch "The Human Voice," Jean Cocteau's poignant one-act play, with performances at 8 PM and 10 PM.
Veterans and their families should know about the Resource Fair happening at VFW Post 2780, part of the Fourth Annual Veterans event starting at 9 AM.
This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Today is shaping up to be an eventful day in Traverse City with numerous activities for locals and visitors alike. Art enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Higher Art Gallery is featuring "Layers of Joy," showcasing oil painter Cathy Engberg's expressive works that burst with form and color. This exhibition opens at 11 AM today.
For those interested in fiber arts, the Dennos Museum Center at NMC is hosting "Small Expressions," an annual juried exhibition by the Handweavers Guild of America. This fascinating showcase features contemporary small-scale works using various fiber techniques, with none exceeding 15 inches in any direction. The museum opens at 11 AM and the exhibition runs through May 25th.
Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in the 14th Annual Recycle-A-Bicycle Bike Swap starting at 9 AM, where you can sell or buy used bikes while supporting a good cause. If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, the TVC5K Run the Runway event is happening today, benefiting Wings of Mercy.
Wine lovers should note that today is the final day of the Cherry Blossom Wine Trail Bike Tour, which has been running daily. This is a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful spring scenery while sampling some of the region's finest wines.
Families with children might want to visit the Grand Traverse Mall, where the Michigan Education Trust is holding an enrollment session from 11 AM to 3 PM. Staff will be available to provide information about Michigan's 529 college savings programs and assist with new enrollments. There's even a $100 bonus for opening a new MET account at the event.
Evening entertainment includes the Alluvion World Music Series featuring "Ancestral Haiku" at 7:30 PM, an interactive performance weaving together live original music. Theater enthusiasts can catch "The Human Voice," Jean Cocteau's poignant one-act play, with performances at 8 PM and 10 PM.
Veterans and their families should know about the Resource Fair happening at VFW Post 2780, part of the Fourth Annual Veterans event starting at 9 AM.
This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI