Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
Good morning, Traverse City.
💼 Business
A new restaurant in Traverse City will soon offer tuber-based meals that let busy diners customize dinner options for a quick and easy meal.
The concept addresses mealtime challenges for families and individuals across Grand Traverse County+bringing a creative twist to local dining.
🎓 Education
Better Days ABA, a newly launched program in Benzie and Manistee, supports children with developmental differences by teaching practical life skills that build confidence and independence.
The program already shows positive results with improved daily functioning (according to its organizers) for families.
🏛️ Government
City commissioners approved issuing an RFP for proposals to repurpose the former public library and museum buildings including the Carnegie Building and the Con Foster Museum at Bijou by the Bay.
Proposals must meet criteria set by city officials and will be accepted soon.
🎉 Traverse City Events
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New Year, New Garden: Landscape Design Workshop
10 AM - 2 PM — The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park — Cost not specified — Enhance your gardening skills in this immersive two-day workshop led by expert Matthew Ross.
Frozen Foot Race
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee applicable — Kick off the 2026 race season with a chilly 5-mile run through Traverse City.
Kevin Rhodes Plays it Forward
7-8:30 p.m. — Traverse City Philharmonic — $100 per ticket — Enjoy a benefit concert featuring Maestro Rhodes while supporting the TC Phil and community programs.
Ice Wine Festival
11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn — Free entry — Enjoy wine tastings, an ice sculpture luge, and outdoor activities like snowshoeing and S’mores.
Left Foot Charley Wine Dinner
6-11:59 p.m. — Modern Bird — Check website for pricing — Indulge in a five-course meal featuring exquisite wines from Left Foot Charley with winemaker Bryan Ulbrich.
An Evening with T.J. Klune
7-8:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Tickets from $21 — Celebrate captivating storytelling with bestselling author T.J. Klune, known for his rich fictional worlds.
Singer Songwriters Showcase
7-9 p.m. — City Opera House — $25, $20, Students $10 — Experience original songs from talented singer-songwriter students and the Popular Music Ensemble.
🏠 Traverse City Real Estate
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