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Traverse City
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City officials bought 528 acres next to Brown Bridge Quiet Area on May 27 for $3,098,445 — the property is closed to the public but will allow trail access within 90 days via existing routes, and a new trailhead will open along Hobbs Highway in spring 2027. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four women were named finalists for the Cherry Queen of the National Cherry Festival — after two days of interviews, a cherry industry speech, a farm tour and team-building activities. Three come from Traverse City and one comes from Kalkaska, as announced Saturday. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Backrooms, a rated R film about a therapist who ventures into a mysterious dimension to rescue a lost patient, played on May 29 at several local theaters — including the State Theatre and Cherry Blossom 14. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Crooked Tree Arts Center and Traverse Area District Library are working on a plan to share the Carnegie Building and will continue talks until Sept. 8; leader Kristi Wodek said discussions are moving forward. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy runoff from a snowy winter and soggy spring may push Lake Michigan and Lake Huron levels above average, impacting Traverse City's waterfront today. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Interlochen Summer Job Fair
1-5 p.m. — Traverse Area District Library — Free entry — Explore summer job opportunities in a variety of camp roles at this local job fair.
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Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Open Space Park — Free entry — Dive into the heart of summer with local and regional artists showcasing stunning works.
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Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Open Space Park, Traverse City, MI — Free entry — Celebrate summer creativity with stunning local art and live entertainment at this vibrant outdoor show.
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Grand Traverse AKC All-Breed Dog Show
June 12-14 — Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Experience a weekend of all-breed dog shows including Best Veteran and Best Puppy competitions.
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Howie Mandel Live Performance
Time TBD — Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the iconic comedian and television personality Howie Mandel.
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Pegtown Group Meeting
8:00–9:00 p.m. — Pegtown Station — Free entry — Join an engaging support group for alcohol addiction recovery in a welcoming environment.
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Paint Grand Traverse Festival
All day — Crooked Tree Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of Northern Michigan through a week-long plein air painting competition featuring national artists.
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Paint Grand Traverse Festival
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Crooked Tree Arts Center — Free entry — Experience the vibrant outdoor painting festival and competition in beautiful Traverse City.
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Xavi Bou Artist Talk
4-5 p.m. — The Dennos — Free entry — Explore the intersection of art and science through digital chronophotography in a presentation by artist Xavi Bou.
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