Good morning, Traverse City.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.