Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
Good morning, Traverse City.
The Antrim Women’s Alliance will host its fundraiser The Price is Right on Apr.
22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Overlook at the Chief in Bellaire (doors open at 5:30 p.m.). The event offers live music, games, appetizers, and a cash bar to benefit local nonprofits.
Sleder’s Family Tavern, Michigan’s oldest continuously operated restaurant in Traverse City, is set to say goodbye to longtime caretaker Kurt Henry, who died April 6 just shy of his 70th birthday; he worked there for over 40 years — sometimes nearly 50 — often long after the customers had left.
The DDA approved a contract of up to $2,954,218 for a long-proposed pavilion at Sara Hardy Farmers Market — which also funds stormwater upgrades — with construction expected to begin this summer.
Munson Healthcare consolidated its urgent care services to the Foster Family Community Health Center on April 17, closing its West location on US 31.
Virtual care remains available online & affected staff were offered new roles within the system.
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.
Traverse City Repair Cafe
10 AM – 2 PM — Traverse Area District Library — Donation-based — Bring your household items to be repaired by skilled volunteers and help reduce waste.
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