Good morning, Traverse City.

Poet Terry Wooten is sharing two free verse poems transcribed in 2008 from an interview with his aunt Ruby Keehn — his work spans decades of writing workshops and storytelling at Stone Circle north of Elk Rapids.

Yesterday, Northern Michigan E3 hosted MLK Day events with a 1:30 p.m. Freedom Walk at Rotary Square (corner of Union and State), a Fireside Conversation with Isiah Smith, and a social at Bushell’s Kitchen and Cocktails Restaurant; proceeds supported the ‘I Have a Dream’ Scholarship Fund.

Traverse City's Downtown Development Authority Board approved a $6 million schematic design to renovate the Boardman/Ottaway River area with an upgraded walkway and new pedestrian bridge on East Front Street, with Detroit-based architects INFORM Studio incorporating public input from 2017 — the plan is set for upcoming construction.

Parents facing teen challenges can reach out to Mental Wellness Counseling for help.

The local practice — serving Traverse City, Manistee and Cadillac — offers support and expert guidance to help families adjust to their teenagers' changing behavior.

City commissioners will review Homestretch Nonprofit Housing’s plan on Tuesday for Lot O at Cass and State, where the nonprofit proposes a five-story, 44-unit building with $452 rents + commercial space on the first floor.

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.