Good morning, Traverse City.

Traverse City's Dennos Museum Center opened three summer exhibitions Friday—featuring shows by Caroline Monnet, Xavi Bou and the Smithsonian—and offered free admission for Juneteenth.

Bou will host a workshop June 30 — July 1, and the museum will launch a new brand on July 2 for its 35th anniversary.

Regional acts will perform outdoor community concerts in Traverse City today.

Local music fans can enjoy live melodies that celebrate Michigan's great outdoors.

A few weeks ago, over 200 local arts workers, educators, and community builders met in Traverse City for the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit (Against the Current) where speakers and performers shared creative ideas.

The National Writers Series has moved to a new space across from the bay, providing a venue for local writing events and community programs.

The new location will host upcoming arts sessions.

Central Lake Public Schools will offer a pilot driver’s education course next fall to boost student independence and workforce readiness during the school day — a partnership with Freedom Wheelz returns the course to the curriculum after two decades.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released its annual Eat Safe Fish Guide that details safe fish consumption using data from nearly 700 water bodies (including the Great Lakes).

The guide offers advice on serving sizes and reducing mercury and chemical exposure.

Munson Healthcare reports a summer surge in patient visits as the local population increases by up to 75 percent and more outdoor injuries occur.

The health system advises residents to use telehealth or its Ask a Nurse line for timely care (helping to reduce wait times).

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Coast Guard Open Ramp - Cherry Festival Edition

5-8:15 p.m. — USCG Air Station Traverse City — Free entry — Explore a variety of aircraft and meet the skilled pilots behind the controls during this unique event for families and enthusiasts.

Vertical Limit Band at Jacob's Farm

6-10 p.m. — Jacob's Farm TC — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of rock, blues, and funk with Vertical Limit, a talented band from Oceanside now in Traverse City.

KC and The Sunshine Band & The Spinners Concert

6-9 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket prices vary — Dance to the iconic disco and soul hits of KC and The Sunshine Band and The Spinners.

The Fray Concert

6-9 p.m. — Pepsi Bayside Music Stage — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of uplifting music with The Fray at the National Cherry Festival.

Daughtry Concert

6-9 p.m. — Pepsi Bayside Music Stage — Check local listings — Rock powerhouse Daughtry headlines the 100th National Cherry Festival with chart-topping hits spanning nearly two decades.