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Traverse City
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In Alba, Matt Olds and his father Bob of B&D Trucks, Parts & Towing maintain heated barns to thaw snow and ice on trucks during whiteout conditions. They stock essential safety equipment & answer 24-hour emergency calls. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City's State Theatre canceled its shows due to a roof leak that damaged the building; tickets for Saturday's performances were refunded. The theatre will assess repairs before resuming programming. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Dracula, a new R-rated film about a 15th-century prince cursed after his wife’s death, played Feb. 6 at the State Theatre in Traverse City and at regional venues. The film mixes historical drama with supernatural themes for local audiences. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Traverse City Area Public Schools Board of Education will vote at 6 p.m. on Monday to approve 14 bids totaling over $4.26 million for West Middle School renovations and a new addition to support its music program — projects funded by capital bond funds. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern Michigan College maritime and freshwater programs figured prominently in Michigan’s newly released Maritime Strategy, which gathered input from over 200 state participants. Local groups like Traverse Connect helped show the region’s blue technology drive (as seen at Discovery Pier). Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Signal work will close the northbound right lane of Herkner Road and the westbound right turn lane of Long Lake Road beginning at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9 — closures are expected to last a few hours as the county installs signal detection. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local and state officials are finalizing a partnership to reopen the shuttered nonprofit dental clinic United We Smile after the Michigan Legislature set aside ($2.9M) for it; the clinic once served 2,300 patients, including veterans, pregnant women, and children. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Right Brain Brewery will host the Michigan State Pinball Championships from Feb. 13 - 15, attracting players to a venue known as the Pinball Capital of the North. The tournament promises fun competition for pinball enthusiasts in the community. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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Puppy Pals LIVE
2-4 p.m. — City Opera House — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy an action-packed show featuring rescued dogs performing spectacular stunts.
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Light the Darkness: A Midwinter Festival of Art
5-7 p.m. — City Opera House — Free entry — Experience a vibrant marketplace of creativity with juried artistry and live performances.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a talented string quartet under candlelight.
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5th Grade HB Elite Boys Tryout
5:00 – 6:15 p.m. — Rajkovich Physical Education Center — $20 — Showcase your skills at the first unified youth basketball development program in Northern Michigan.
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An Evening with Anna Quindlen featuring 'More Than Enough'
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Traverse City Central High School — Cost information not provided — Explore themes of love, hope, and friendship in Anna Quindlen's latest novel during this engaging event.
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