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Traverse City
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Traverse City Association will host Get Away or Stay & Play, a spring break-themed shopping and dining event, from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15 downtown. Residents and visitors can explore resort-ready fashion, themed menus, and immersive in-store experiences to ease the late-winter slump. 9&10 News
- ➤ Traverse City and the Charter Township of Garfield Recreational Authority are seeking nominations through March 31 for the 2026 Ross Biederman Volunteer Service Award. The board will choose recipients in the spring, and a plaque honoring awardees is on display at the Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park. Traverse City Record-Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wilson’s Antique Mall in downtown holds over 20,000 sqft and 30-40 independent dealers selling secondhand treasures. The historic building, rebuilt after a 1955 fire, uses a 25-year rule (only items over 25 years old are classified as antiques). 9&10 News
- ➤ Traverse City's annual Boat Show will run March 13 to 15 at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center and is expected to generate nearly $1 million in sales as about 10 dealers showcase boats, highlighting the region's growing boating trend. 9&10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Ides of March' Shakespeare festival debuts Sunday in Traverse City, inviting locals to experience a fresh take on classic plays (organizers will share details soon). UpNorthLive
- ➤ Old Town Playhouse will host Paint Nights — a play about six women celebrating a bride-to-be during a paint and sip event — on March 13, 14, 15, 20, and 21 at the Schmuckal Theatre at 148 East Eighth in Traverse City. Tickets cost $25 and are on sale by phone, online, or at the box office. 9&10 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State University Extension has opened registration for the 2026 Agritourism Summit in Acme at the Grand Traverse Resort on May 14, where farmers, entrepreneurs and rural advocates will explore agritourism trends; a May 13 farm tour and networking soirée will offer behind-the-scenes experiences and local tastings. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Area Public Schools approved building an after-school clubhouse and multi-purpose fieldhouse at Carlisle Field, replacing outdoor fields with an indoor facility funded by donations; the district will relocate users to nearby athletic complexes as Carlisle Field closes mid-April (when frost laws expire) with a groundbreaking ceremony in spring. 9&10 News
- ➤ Cheboygan County educator Bryeana Rinvelt, a math and STEM teacher at Inland Lakes Secondary School, was honored with a $2,000 Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. Her news segment airs today on WWTV-TV in Traverse City. 9&10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents near the wastewater treatment plant may notice increased odors as the odor control unit shuts down for infrastructure improvements. The project continues through April 2 (weather permitting) while contractors work to minimize community impact. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Huron-Manistee National Forests will begin prescribed burns this spring and continue through summer until September to reduce wildfire risks by managing overgrown vegetation and notifying local emergency management about temporary area closures. 9&10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors warn the state may face a worsening shortage if lawmakers do not reauthorize Michigan's participation in the interstate medical licensure compact (IMLC) by March 28, a program that speeds up licensing for thousands in underserved areas. The move is stalled amid bipartisan gridlock. UpNorthLive
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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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Easter Brunch Celebration
10 AM - 3 PM — Aerie Restaurant & Lounge — Adults $58, Children $18 — Indulge in a delightful brunch feast with family and friends this Easter Sunday.
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DMC Concert: Thornetta Davis
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the powerful vocals and soulful storytelling of Thornetta Davis, Detroit's Queen of the Blues.
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