Good morning, Traverse City.

TC Paw Cat Rescue received a $1,200 Animal Welfare Endowment Grant from Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to support its project that helps 4 cats get indoor shelter through $300 vet care per cat as cold weather moves in.

The Father Fred Foundation will host its second annual Can-Structure competition in Traverse City, inviting local teams to build large sculptures from canned goods to support the Father Fred Food Pantry.

Designs must be completed by Feb. 5 with judging running until Feb. 12.

The Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes announced that waters between Mackinac Island and St-Ignace will be closed Tuesday, Jan.

20 for ice-bridge formation.

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.