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Traverse City
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bow Wow and Soulja Boy have been added to the National Cherry Festival lineup and will perform Sunday, July 5 on the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage along West Grand Traverse Bay. Tickets, priced from $55 to $180, go on sale Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. online + the performance will feature early-2000s hits. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club of Traverse City recognized Hailey Nickerson from Traverse City West High School as a Student of the Month yesterday. She earned honors for her academic achievements and athletic contributions, maintains a 3.86 GPA, and is dual-enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City Area Public School honored eight staff members at its Board meeting Monday night (Feb. 9) with the Compass Award recognizing their dedication to the district's Strategic Plan; Jeremiah Williams was noted for ensuring a safe and welcoming school environment. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn that accelerating warming is expected to reduce ice cover and harm whitefish in Lake Michigan by the early 2030s. A 2025 study (led by University of Illinois professor Donald Wubbles and supported by local officials) finds that warmer water species may replace cold water fish. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers in Michigan are questioning the rural classification method that affects $173 million in healthcare grants. Northern lawmakers worry that grouping counties like Grand Traverse (and Leelanau) with urban areas will make it harder to secure funds, and they plan to reexamine the criteria in future discussions. UpNorthLive
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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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