Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new bar and restaurant in downtown Traverse City received a $50,000 loan from the Community Development Block Grant program — the funds will boost inventory and create new jobs. Grand Traverse County commissioners approved the funding. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local group of historical re-enactors is seeking new members as it prepares to gather over Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-23 at the Benzie Sportsman’s club. The event offers participants a chance to step back into Michigan’s past — living as those from the French-Indian War to the Fur Trade era. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Ochoa from Munson Healthcare earned the 2026 Hometown Health Hero Award on Wednesday, March 18 at the State House Office Building. She started Fuel for Recovery at the Cowell Family Cancer Center to help cancer patients with support from Oryana Community Co-op - and the Sprout Café. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k
8:30-10:30 a.m. — Mari Vineyards — Register early — Enjoy a scenic 5k run or walk with delicious wines at a beautiful vineyard.
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2026 Cherry Bombspiel
2 PM – 3 PM — Traverse City Curling Club — $500 — Compete in a fun curling event with 36 teams and a four-game guarantee.
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NMC Jazz Bands & High School All-Star Big Band Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $10-$20 — Experience an evening of vibrant jazz performances featuring local high school talent and special guest Robbie M Smith.
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