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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greenrock Farm owner Alan Jones recently finished trimming and fertilizing his orchard and trimmed raspberry rows by cutting off the dead, diseased, and extra canes to prepare the trees and berries for spring; he will spray for bugs when green starts showing and looks forward to the fruit blossoms. This work helps set the stage for a healthy growing season. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office resumed its 15-year search for Jacob Cabinaw using cold-case tools—authorities ask anyone with information to call as the investigation continues. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On April 10 at 6 p.m., a hands-on hot sauce workshop named Too Hot to Handle DIY Hot Sauce will take place at Cultured Kombucha Co. Taproom — 3842 Jupiter Crescent Drive, where participants will learn about fermentation's health benefits while crafting sauces from mild to wild and pairing them with local tamales. The course costs $40. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Interlochen students will present a staged reading of the new play Echoes of Vilna on Sunday, April 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building, which will offer the world premiere of a Holocaust drama written by Traverse City playwright Ken Newbury and based on actual diaries of young people in the Lithuanian Ghetto. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifty-eight fifth grade students from Cherry Knoll Elementary graduated from a 10-week D.A.R.E. program — marking its return to Grand Traverse County after a 25-year absence while families, teachers, staff, and law enforcement gathered on Thursday afternoon to celebrate. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A seasonal overnight shelter in Traverse City is asking city leaders for a new land use permit (to operate all year). City commissioners could set a May 5 hearing to review the request and change the shelter's current mid-October through mid-May hours. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new restaurant called Sisters has opened at 542 W. Front where a liquor store once stood—its bright décor and playful art create an inviting space. Owners Lisa and Jenni Scott, who co-own the venture with family members, now serve breakfast and lunch to local diners. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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A Celebration of Author Patrice Gopo
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Free entry — Celebrate award-winning author Patrice Gopo with a special presentation and refreshments.
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Education Concert featuring Larry McCray
7-9 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Get tickets — Enjoy an evening with Larry McCray as he brings his distinctive blues rock sound to Traverse City.
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Leighann Lord Live Stand-Up Comedy
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Traverse City Comedy Club — $20 entry — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Leighann Lord, a standout in comedy heard on XM-Sirius Satellite Radio.
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Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k
8:30-10:30 a.m. — Mari Vineyards — Registration fee applies — Run, walk, and sip in the scenic charm of northern Michigan's finest vineyard.
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The Porch - AA Meeting
6-7 PM — 1010 S Garfield Ave — Free entry — Discover support for alcohol addiction and connect with others on the recovery journey.
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Good Friday Fish & Seafood Dinner
6-8 p.m. — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Check website for cost — Meet Chef John Korycki as he presents a delightful seafood dinner with a touch of Italian flair.
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The Tweed Tones Live Performance
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Cellar 152 — Free entry — Enjoy the soulful sounds of a two-piece band blending Chicago blues and early jazz.
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Easter Brunch at Black Star Farms
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Inn at Black Star Farms — Check website for details — Indulge in a delightful Easter brunch with delicious offerings and included drinks.
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A Water Trail Documentary Screening
7-9 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticketed event — Celebrate Earth Day with a documentary screening & powerful performance about water conservation.
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Christian McBride Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticket information not provided — Experience the dynamic sounds of eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride and his new project, Ursa Major.
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