Good morning, Traverse City.

Precision Plumbing Heating & Electrical celebrated its new Grand Traverse County location on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting at the former Bata Operations Center & will host a larger open house later this summer.

During Prime Week, the local Amazon delivery station extended its hours to handle a 25% increase in packages and process up to 15,000 items daily.

The facility uses a streamlined system to ensure packages are loaded onto trucks for timely doorstep delivery.

Crooked Tree Art Center hosts Paint Grand Traverse, a local art event inviting residents to join interactive painting sessions at the center.

City Opera House announced its 2026 to 2027 Platinum Season sponsored by 4Front Credit Union, featuring music, comedy, world-class jazz, family fun and emerging artists from Interlochen Arts Academy.

The historic venue will showcase a surprise variety of performances under one roof.

West Michigan band Full Cord recorded two new singles in collaboration with bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings + the band has a long connection with the former Traverse City resident, making the release a full-circle moment as they prepare to tour.

Hip-hop star Ludacris canceled his closing night performance on July 11 at the National Cherry Festival due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict + ticket holders will receive automatic refunds via email.

The National Writers Series announced three fall author events in Traverse City — featuring Ariel Lawhon on Wednesday, Sept.

16 at Milliken Auditorium, Lisa Foley on Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Jodi Picoult on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at City Opera House — with the full schedule coming mid-July; tickets remain available.

A cold spring has delayed the cherry harvest in Northern Michigan to mid-to-late July, with Leelanau Fruit Company predicting only 40 million pounds (the typical needed amount is 230 million) and farmers warn supply shortfall may push prices upward.

North Central Michigan College announced a new dental hygiene program and is buying a building 10 miles from campus.

Construction will begin in 2027, with prerequisites starting fall 2027 and enrollment in fall 2028 as the college seeks to raise $10M + it has raised $2M already.

Munson Healthcare has seen a summer rise in patient visits and said the increase will continue through Cherry Festival and the busy tourism season.

Dr. Jacob Szafranski noted the trend started as summer began.

Realtor Erika Nita (Christie's International) discussed local and national home trends on Good Day Northern Michigan.

She noted that home sales were at a 30-year low in 2025 and buyers in our community remain cautious as trends shift in mid-2026.

Dream Team Northern Michigan is hosting its first All-Star Games at Turtle Creek Stadium this weekend, inviting athletes with all abilities to join baseball games and celebrate community.

Tickets cost $5 at the gate and support year-round programs (games start at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.).

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.

Red Drive Concert Series

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Left Foot Charley — Free entry — Enjoy a free community concert featuring Manitou Truckin' Co. with grilled cheese delights and local brews.