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Traverse City
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marian Ruhf celebrated her 99th birthday by skydiving from 10,000 feet with her son and grandchildren in Charlevoix, creating lasting family memories; she has already planned another jump later this summer. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City St. Francis pitcher Halle Kadlec (13) helped the Gladiators win 14-4 over Kingsley on Saturday, May 30 at TC West when teammate Sarah Gaylord (6) joined with a key run in the competitive district contest. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Harbor Springs captured a district championship Saturday by defeating Mancelona 5+1 and Elk Rapids 6+4 in district final games. Their two wins secured local playoff success. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City Central won district championships in baseball and softball for the first time in four years — assistant coaches Isaac Turnwald and Roddy MacNeil doused coach Pat McDonald with a bucket of cold water, leaving sophomore Jack Dewey caught in the playful splash. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ At Turtle Creek Stadium Sunday evening, Cole Van Ameyde faced his twin brother (each earned a win) in a game where the Pit Spitters beat the Royal Oak Leprechauns 9-2, with Connor Kelly pitching six innings and Ethan Guerra driving in three runs. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Local teams and fans can view the area softball regional schedules which provide full game details; the weather forecast calls for mainly sunny skies with a high near 75F today and clear conditions with a low near 47F tonight. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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Creative Movement Drawing Workshop with Xavi Bou
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — The Dennos — Ages 16+ — Explore how bird flight influences drawing through movement and observation.
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Summer Reception and Launch Party
7-9 p.m. — The Dennos — Members free, public admission required — Celebrate summer exhibitions while enjoying passed appetizers and a first look at the updated brand.
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