Good morning, Traverse City.

Sarah Sullivan moved to Traverse City during the COVID-19 pandemic to rebuild her life and pursue a master’s in clinical mental health; she overcame financial hardship and bankruptcy while shifting her career to support local children (she calls the area 'God's country' for its beauty).

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society has installed its first Scan Me Home station (which uses a universal microchip scanner) at its Adoption Center entrance to reunite lost pets with their families.

The 24/7 station is the first of several planned installations across Northern Michigan.

Presque Isle Electric & Gas received a $14.7M FEMA reimbursement to cover part of its nearly $150M expenses restoring power after the 2025 ice storm; the funds will lower an emergency line of credit that accrues about $24,000 interest daily + additional claims remain under review.

Manda Ravel achieved her EMDR certification and is now the only therapist to offer specialized trauma care at MyMichigan Health (Park West Branch); her training was funded by a Rural Community Opioid Response Program grant.

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.