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Traverse City
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Diocese of Gaylord announced a restructuring plan that will close two parishes and limit use of 20 others in northern Michigan starting in July. The plan will create 18 new parish clusters and update priest assignments + balance workloads. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Trattoria Stella and Left Foot Charley in Traverse City's Village at Grand Traverse Commons and partners in Elk Rapids launched a winter Village to Village series this month that celebrates local wineries, distilleries + restaurants. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer signed new dyslexia laws on Oct. 10, 2024, to improve reading for K-12 students; districts will require K-3 screening and educator programs must add dyslexia training by Sept. 30, 2027 + these steps aim to boost literacy statewide. UpNorthLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A small craft advisory lasts until 5 a.m. EST for Grand Traverse Bay while a cold weather advisory and winter storm warning run until 11 a.m. and 7 a.m.; heavy lake effect snow, wind chills as low as 16 below, and poor visibility urge mariners & drivers to use caution. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pickleball and tennis courts at Slabtown Corner need work after city commissioners approved a payment of up to $71,047 to Troyer Group + a 15 percent contingency for design and management. The city will invite bids for construction once the plans are complete. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Garfield Township deputy revived an unresponsive man on Monday with a defibrillator near Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harbor Springs defeated Inland Lakes 51-17 on Monday in a nonconference girls basketball contest in Harbor Springs — Inland Lakes suffered their first loss of the season. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Three area teams appear in the latest Michigan high school boys basketball poll (released today), showcasing local talent ahead of upcoming matchups. 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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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.
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