Good morning, Traverse City.

Kalamazoo College recognized students earning a 3.5 GPA or higher on the fall 2025 Dean’s List.

Among the honorees are Traverse City students Ava Butera, Niklas Fagerman, Cameron Hathaway, and Ashlen Hill + others from nearby areas.

The Kiwanis Club of Traverse City recognized Elizabeth Vollbrecht (a 4.00 GPA senior) and other students as Students of the Month yesterday.

Vollbrecht, active in varsity sports (and clubs), plans to study law at a four-year university.

A new interactive map now shows PFAS contamination in Michigan waters so local anglers can check fish safety information in lakes and streams — the tool uses red dots for unsafe areas and yellow for advisories, with data updated in spring.

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.

Antrim Writers Series - Poetry Writing Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Grass River Natural Area — $10 — Experiment with words during an engaging poetry workshop with Teresa Scollon.