Good morning, Traverse City.

Grand Traverse Pie Company and Pure Michigan launched Fresh Coast Pie to celebrate Pure Michigan's 20th anniversary and state agriculture.

The dessert (featuring local tart cherries, apples, and blueberries) supports early childhood development through Mi Kids Matter and will be available at company locations starting April 7.

St. Vincent will perform with an orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on July 22 at Kresge Auditorium, featuring symphonic arrangements of her hits.

George Thorogood and The Destroyers will present The Baddest Show On Earth tour at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the same venue.

Volunteers are needed to guard lake sturgeons during their spawning season as DNR and Sturgeon for Tomorrow open sign-ups from mid-April through early June.

Interested locals can contact the organizers (to help prevent illegal harvest of the vulnerable fish).

Today, Union Street between Sixth and State Streets and the State Street south alley are closed due to heavy rain causing flooding and erosion concerns in Traverse City — city officials urge motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to take alternate routes as contractors work on cleanup.

Munson Healthcare will shift all urgent care services to the Foster Family Community Health Center effective April 17; virtual urgent care will remain open as Urgent Care West closes.

Patients are urged to visit the main center for their healthcare needs.

Traverse City Central girls soccer team won its first game this season on Monday with a 3-1 victory over Alpena after a tight first half following a slow 0-3 start.

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.

5th Annual Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration

5-8 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Free event — Celebrate culture and community with food, film, and poetry featuring local talents and diverse culinary offerings.

Great Lakes Child Safety Conference

The inaugural Great Lakes Child Safety Conference will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Traverse City Central High School, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The free conference is presented in collaboration with Northwestern Michigan College (NMC), Northwest Education Services, Rotary, and Traverse City Area Public Schools.

Spring Art Market

10 AM – 4 PM — Dennos Museum Center — Free entry — Engage with over 25 artists showcasing diverse media from painting to ceramics.