Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
Good morning, Traverse City.
🏘️ Community
Downtown Traverse City Association will host Community Canvas, a self-guided art walk at various retailers from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
17. The event includes the Crooked Tree Arts Center Winter Exhibits Opening Reception from 3 to 5 p.m. plus a mural unveiling at Larry Hardy Parking Structure.
🎓 Education
Jill Sill leads Norte Youth Cycling where local kids learn riding skills and form friendships as they build confidence and leadership.
The program nurtures a journey from first rides to becoming part of a growing community.
🏥 Health
United Way of Northwest Michigan closed its dental clinic (United We Smile) on Jan.2 in the Copper Ridge development amid staffing and capacity constraints.
The organization notified patients and helped them find alternative dental care.
North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) is offering free Mental Health First Aid training on Feb.
6, May 1, and Aug. 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Zoom. Funded by a Michigan DHHS grant, the course is open to residents in its six-county service area.
🏈 Sports
Traverse City Central and Traverse City West Senior High will compete in the 12th annual Veterans Cup hockey game on Saturday, Jan.
17. The matchup will showcase local talent and boost community sports pride.
Traverse City Track Club hosts its annual Frozen Foot Race on Saturday, Jan.
17. Hundreds of runners will brave frigid cold, snow, ice and slush as executive director Lindsay McLaughlin noted the club’s hardy spirit (runners should dress warmly).
🎉 Traverse City Events
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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.
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.
Tai Chi with Josh
12-1 p.m. — East Bay Branch Library — Free entry — Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi in a community-friendly setting.
Alluvion Jazz Series: Bill Sears Quintet
7-9:30 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticket info available — Experience a deep jazz night featuring the phenomenal Bill Sears and his quintet.
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