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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Village Radio on 99.7 in Elk Rapids will start broadcasting on Sunday June 1st from the Elk Rapids Cinema—featuring local music, literature, and conversation. It will offer a youth DJ internship program and hold a free event on Saturday June 1st from 11am to 2pm. 9&10 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Leipprandt from Michigan Sky Media in Traverse City was awarded Gold for Best Non-Fiction Book in the Great Lakes Region in the IPPY awards for his coffee table book MIconic which shows Michigan landscapes captured from helicopters and bridges. Serra Subaru gave $48,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand mentoring programs for local youth — company officials said the donation will fund mentor training and essential support resources. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget reported that regional jobless rates fell in April compared with March but remain higher than in April 2024—eighteen major labor markets in the region showed increased unemployment from last year. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Great Lakes Fisheries Commission convened its annual meeting at Park Place Hotel & Conference Center to discuss the FishPass project, a new system to electronically scan and filter fish to block invasive sea lamprey in Traverse City. Members from the U.S., Canada and tribal groups reviewed changes to protect the $5.1 billion fishery — efforts that may serve as a model elsewhere. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Garfield Township trustees sent a letter of intent on Tuesday to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to support Grand Traverse Region Habitat for Humanity’s bid for a $1 million block grant that may fund future phases of a housing project near Bay Area Transportation Authority’s new headquarters—if awarded, the township will also administer the grant. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Pit Spitters will start their season on Friday, May 30 when they play the Kalamazoo Growlers at Turtle Creek Stadium. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. and the first pitch will be thrown at 7:05 p.m. —the ballpark will debut a new video board and improved field lights along with fan features like face painters and photobooths. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City Central High School rowers earned three spots at the Scholastic National Championship Regatta in Camden, NJ after excelling at the Midwest Scholastic Championship against top teams from nine states. Coach Chris said the small team of 16 achieved top ten finishes in the girls events and Jack P. won his final race by a wide margin – accomplishments that show their national strength – as they prepare to compete at nationals. 9&10 News
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Northwest Michigan Art and Culture Summit
12 PM – 9 PM — City Opera House — Cost info not provided — Explore the vibrant arts and cultural scene at this community-centric summit across multiple venues.
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The Big Run Celebration
6-8 p.m. — Hull Park — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a fun 4-mile run followed by a community party with food and drinks.
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Romantic Dances with Four Hands
7-8:15 p.m. — Music House Museum — Ticket prices not listed — Experience an evening of enchanting romantic music performed by acclaimed pianists Hyemin Kim and Michael Coonrod.
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Unlocking Creative Potential for Business Growth
11 AM – 1 PM — Traverse City Country Club — Tickets required — Discover how creativity can drive innovation and leadership in business.
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Black Star Farms Paella Night
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Check event page for pricing — Savor the delightful aromas of freshly prepared paella right on the patio.
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Michigan's Mac & Cheese Festival
5-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — All-inclusive tickets — Savor 30+ mac & cheese varieties with live music and family-friendly activities.
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Father's Day Celebration on the Farm
Fun-filled day for Dads — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Myrtle & Maude's — Free root beer floats — Celebrate Father's Day with vintage finds, barbecue, and family games.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 AM – 1 PM — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Cost info not provided — Experience a guided tour featuring stunning vineyards, historic barns, and the unique wine cave.
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Paint Grand Traverse 2025
10 AM – 8 PM — Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City — Check event details for entry cost — Celebrate art in nature at this annual plein air painting festival.
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Ladies Night Dance Party with 1Wave DJs
9 PM - 2 AM — Union Street Station — Entry not specified — Dance the night away with great music and vibrant energy at this exciting weekly event.
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