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Traverse City
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Interlochen Center for the Arts has announced its summer concert series with performances including Joe Bonamassa with Gov’t Mule and Jefferson Starship with special guests (Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall, Orleans) on dates in July and August at Kresge Auditorium. Tickets for both sets go on sale Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Extreme winter weather has led many northern Michigan schools to cancel several days of class—Pellston, Vanderbilt, and Gaylord reached seven cancellations while Traverse City schools closed for six days. A waiver is available for districts exceeding the six-day limit. UpNorthLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local conservation effort near Crooked Lake is underway after North Central Michigan College received donated parcels from the Kaine family (a transformational gift) and partners including Little Traverse Conservancy, the state and tribal organizations will protect nearly 13 acres and 2,000 feet of lakeshore for future generations. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of organizations and local governments received more than $900K from the Grand Traverse Band's 2% allocation program using gaming revenue from the latter half of 2025, funding projects in town halls, emergency services, and schools. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A group of veterans gathers today at Boyne Mountain for an adaptive ski clinic led by Marine veteran Jon Lujan and hosted by Semper Fi & America’s Fund to boost physical & mental health and assess further support needs. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan ski resorts are having a strong season as families take advantage of fresh snow on the slopes. Crystal Mountain (10 ft snow) and Caberfae Peaks (125 inches so far) will stay open through late March and early April. UpNorthLive
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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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Fifth Third Bank Leapin' Leprechaun 5k
1-2 p.m. — Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI — Registration fee — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5k race benefiting the NICU at Munson Medical Center.
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Shakespeare Festival at the Village
1-5 p.m. — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Experience bite-sized Shakespeare performances interspersed with local food and drink in a historic setting.
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Aerie x Folgarelli's Taste of South Africa
Four-course wine dinner — Evening — Grand Traverse Resort and Spa — Ticketed event — Celebrate the bold flavors and heritage of South African cuisine paired with Babylonstoren wines.
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