Good morning, Traverse City.

Leelanau Conservancy began construction on Sugar Loaf yesterday to create a year-round outdoor recreation hub and expects fall access once work completes.

The project met its eight-million-dollar goal last year and will span five years (including ongoing ecological restoration) with new nature trails for skiing and family walks.

A church in Garfield Township was declared uninhabitable after a fire on Monday, prompting firefighters to respond to 4050 Barnes Road around 4:30 a.m. The vacant building sustained exterior flames and no injuries were reported.

Northwestern Michigan College aviation students and their instructor launched the Cherry Capital Cruisers at the Air Race Classic in St. Louis on Monday to promote women in aviation, and they will fly across the Midwest until Friday.

The Traverse City Streets Department began replacing curbs and sidewalks on the south side of East Front Street between Railroad and Wellington streets on Monday, June 22 and work will continue until Thursday, June 25 as sidewalks are closed and a detour directs pedestrians to the north side.

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.

Justin Moore Concert

6-9 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live country hits from multi-PLATINUM artist Justin Moore on the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage.