Good morning, Traverse City.

A photo essay shows historic town clocks placed on public buildings, church steeples and private sites across Grand Traverse and nearby communities.

The images highlight the detailed craftsmanship of clocks such as Martinek's Clock on East Front Street and a four-faced pole clock at Bear Lake.

A 19th century poem links the design of local golf courses to their unique charm in Grand Traverse Scene’s Summer II 2026 issue.

The free edition is available at area hotels, visitor centers, and the Record-Eagle building at 1764 Forest Ridge Drive (a convenient pick-up spot).

Local TV journalist Adam Bartelmay embraces bodybuilding as a lifestyle for improved health and fitness, and his feature appears in Grand Traverse Scene magazine's Summer II 2026 issue available free at local hotels, visitor centers, chambers of commerce and the Record-Eagle building at 1764 Forest Ridge Drive.

Kenosha Kingfish vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters

7:05-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Enjoy $2 hot dogs and $3 beers — Join the fun at a local baseball game with exciting food and drink specials.

Catie Newell Artist Talk

4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Dennos — Free entry — Explore light, perception, and the emotional resonance of objects with architect Catie Newell.

FEI North American Youth Championships

1 p.m. — Flintfields Horse Park — Ticket options vary — Witness top young equestrian athletes compete in an international championship event set in Traverse City.

Ikebana Pop-Up Exhibit

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Dennos — Admission required — Explore unique floral arrangements in the sculpture court and galleries.

ABBA The Concert - ABBA Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Starting at $32 — Experience the electric performance of ABBA's greatest hits with joy and nostalgia.

Joe Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Interlochen Center for the Arts — Sold Out — Experience an electrifying night of blues rock with two legendary acts taking the stage.