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Traverse City
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Every day, Food Rescue distributes 10,000 pounds of food to produce 8,500 meals for residents across five counties, reported Taylor Moore, director of Food Rescue Goodwill Northern Michigan in Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bay Community Theatre hosts the YES Youth Entertainment Showcase at Suttons Bay, with Traverse City West and Traverse City Central performing on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 4 and 7 p.m. and Kingsley Area Schools with Elk Rapids Schools on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. (tickets cost $15). Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ British influencers Josh and Jase visited Traverse City on Friday, stopping by a local radio station (a popular fan spot) to showcase must-see Michigan sites. They plan to tube in Gaylord and cross the Mackinac Bridge next as they share their journey online. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Multiple seasoned musicians are offering a youth violin program for Benzie County students today to teach hands-on violin skills, designed to spark local musical talent. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan officials announced nearly $5 million in state grants for PFAS cleanup at four Northern Michigan airports. Cherry Capital, Pellston Regional, Houghton County Memorial, and the former Marquette County Airport get $1 million each while other airports receive between $150,000 and $475,000 for testing and cleanup work. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Light & Power approved a new decarbonization policy this week — the plan sets a clear goal to lower greenhouse gas emissions and guide capital choices, community outreach, and program development as the utility moves toward 100% clean energy by 2040. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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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.
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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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