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Traverse City
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Norte Youth Cycling announced the appointment of board members (Judy Vajda and Steven Wade) effective Jan. 21 in Traverse City. Vajda brings a deep connection to northern Michigan's outdoors while Wade, a Traverse City resident since 2000, is drawn to the group's youth empowerment mission. Traverse City Record-Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire changed ownership on Feb. 26 and will keep offering family-friendly, year-round activities while planning hotel updates, a new website and expanded events. The Michigan-based group will work with the current team + preserve the resort’s long-standing traditions. 9&10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Interlochen Arts Academy will host internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Saturday, Mar. 7 (at the sold-out Imagine Us concert in Corson Auditorium) to premiere a new cello concerto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Wynton Marsalis, launching the centennial tour with student performers under conductor Cristian Măcelaru. 9&10 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new 369-space parking area opened at Cherry Capital Airport last week near Costco to ease persistent parking shortages and is now officially in service ahead of the upcoming spring break travel season. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rotary Camps donated the 560-acre East Creek Reserve to the Grand Traverse Conservation District on Wednesday — the district will manage the property for public use and long-term community stewardship. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Munson Medical Center received a $1 million gift from Richard and Deborah Pascoe and will enhance cardiac care during Heart Month, honoring Richard’s 40-year legacy in local healthcare. The donation will expand diagnostic and treatment options for patients. UpNorthLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Right Bower is celebrating Traverse City Restaurant Week with a $35 dinner menu from 5 to 8 p.m. and is preparing a daily dinner program to launch in June (in the same building as Old Mission Distilling). Euchre nights are held every Sunday. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Elk Rapids beat Benzie Central 48-42 in a district 68 semifinal game and will face Glen Lake for the district title today. 9&10 News
- ➤ 9&10 MI Sports Now fans will vote on which game the team will cover as its featured game for Week #8, sponsored by Betten Baker of Cadillac. The online poll will open Monday morning and close Thursday at 8:00 p.m. 9&10 News
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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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The Lords of 52nd Street Live Performance
8-9 p.m. — Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the original band behind Billy Joel’s biggest hits in a high-energy live concert.
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Spring Break at the Museum
11 AM – 4 PM — Dennos Museum Center — Kids are free with adults — Enjoy a Spring Break adventure with a family scavenger hunt and prizes.
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