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Traverse City
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Antrim County Sheriff's Office launched a winter warmth drive by urging residents to donate new or gently used winter gear for those in need. Donations may be dropped off at the sheriff's office in Bellaire or at Waterside Wellness (Elk Rapids). UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blue Angels will perform at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City on July 3-4, 2027, while the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demo Team is scheduled for the festival’s 100th celebration on July 4-5, 2026. The announcement was made (at the ICAS Conference in Las Vegas). UpNorthLive
- ➤ Roy Wood Jr., a former Daily Show correspondent, will headline Traverse City Comedy Fest scheduled for April 16–18 at the City Opera House on Friday, April 17, 2026. Tickets went on sale Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. and submissions for additional acts remain open through Jan. 5. UpNorthLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Traverse City Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant plans to upgrade its membrane trains (a move that could cut costs and extend equipment life) as part of ongoing efforts to improve operations. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gather North innovates as its charcuterie boards become centerpieces at events, with clients ordering themed grazing spreads that feature pickled vegetables plus specialized jams; founder Chelsea Maple sees a shift from simple cheese boards to creative, Instagramable displays. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Men's Night Shopping Event
5-9 p.m. — Downtown Traverse City Association — Free entry — A festive shopping night dedicated to men with exclusive holiday deals and surprises.
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The Bergamot - A South Shore Christmas
7:30-10:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Cost info not provided — Experience soaring harmonies and heartwarming stories at this beloved Christmas tradition.
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Christmas in the Village 2025
3-6 p.m. / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Celebrate the season with festive activities, shopping specials, and visits with Santa.
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DMC Concert: Mr. Sun
6-7:30 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Ticket info available — Experience the innovative sound of supergroup Mr. Sun reimagining classical works through American roots music.
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Women in Tech Meetup – Traverse City
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect and empower each other in a casual setting focused on women in tech.
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Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols on Strings
8:45 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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Dominic Fortuna’s Holiday Spectacular
4:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of festive entertainment, delicious holiday dining, and nostalgic music.
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Traverse City Track Club Jingle Bell Run
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Park Place Hotel and Conference Center — Free entry — Enjoy a festive holiday run through beautifully decorated neighborhoods with cookies and hot cocoa afterwards.
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Traverse City New Year's Eve CherryT Ball Drop
10:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Downtown Traverse City Real Estate — Ticket info available online — Celebrate the New Year with a giant cherry drop and fireworks in the heart of the Cherry Capital.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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