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Traverse City
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Boathouse Restaurant serves fresh local produce from Malem Farms on the Old Mission Peninsula, offering a unique farm-to-table experience. Fred L. Goldenberg of Michigan Planners, a Certified Senior Advisor, invites seniors to inquire about monthly Medicare classes (call 231-944-1400). Traverse City Record-Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local dealerships face delays because a nationwide shortage of auto mechanics has lengthened repair times, so local schools and dealers are partnering on training programs. Williams Chevrolet offers tuition assistance to help prepare technicians needed to keep vehicles moving. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country star Justin Moore will return to the Cherry Festival stage for its 100th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 10, performing at the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage; tickets go on sale Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m. through cherryfestival.org. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases in Benzie & Leelanau counties have surged and MDHHS urges residents to get flu vaccines, practice good hygiene, and stay home when sick to help reduce spread. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City prep hockey teams ended 0–6 at the Rick Deneweth Memorial North/South Showcase Saturday at Centre Ice Arena — Traverse City West faced Byron Center in a game streamed live on the State Champs Network. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The 2025 all-Northern Shores Conference volleyball team was announced, selecting top players from area schools. The honors were shared recently to recognize local athletic talent. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City schools announced the 2025 all-Northern Shores Conference girls golf team featuring student athletes set to compete in local events; the announcement came yesterday as today's forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a high of 34°F. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Northern Shores Conference announced its 2025 all-star soccer team on Jan. 12, recognizing top players from Traverse City + nearby clubs. League officials said the roster honors the season’s best talent selected from local teams. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The 2025 all-Northern Shores Conference cross country teams were announced in Traverse City after schools completed competitive trials. The final rosters show which local athletes have earned spots on their teams. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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