Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
Good morning, Traverse City.
🏘️ Community
Northwestern Michigan College hosts its 11th Annual Hero Race on Saturday, April 18 with a free fun run and 5K and 10K races starting at the Cedar Parking Lot on its main campus.
Race packets are available the evening before at a pasta dinner—creativity earns awards.
🎭 Culture
Interlochen's packed performance of Imagine US: Celebrating America at 250 featured multi-media art with dancers, video images and live music by performers including Sydney Kassekert — Yo Yo Ma also performing on cello.
The concert wove works by Ives, Esmail and Marsalis into a timely tribute to American art.
🌲 Environment
Audubon.org data shows that on one day last December, Christmas Bird Count volunteers recorded 29,408 birds across 87 species from four local counts — a 29% increase from 2024.
Strong community participation in birdwatching marked a busy year in our area.
🎉 Traverse City Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Earth Day Clothing Swap
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Free entry — Refresh your wardrobe sustainably while enjoying a community clothing and gear swap this Earth Day.
NMC Concert Band Spring Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $10-$20 — Experience a night filled with vibrant music from talented musicians showcasing their versatility.
The Golden Age of Broadway Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $10-$20 — Experience a musical journey through the beloved songs of Broadway's Golden Age with the NMC Grand Traverse Chorale.
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