Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Wednesday, July 16, 2025.Things are bustling around town as summer hits its stride here in Traverse City. If you’re looking to get out and about, today offers plenty for locals and visitors alike. First up, it’s Rural Transit Day, which means riding any local bus will cost you absolutely nothing. That’s right, all fares are waived, so it’s the perfect day to try out public transit, leave your car at home, and maybe discover a new route or two. It’s a great way to get to your destinations while supporting the region’s commitment to connectivity and sustainability.Art lovers have a wealth of new sights and experiences to take in. Over at Crooked Tree Arts Center in the Cornwell Gallery, check out Turning TC, an exhibit of stunning wooden artworks crafted by the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners Club. Their hands-on motto, dedicated to the art of turning wood on the lathe, comes alive in a display running now through August 22. That’s just one of several exhibits in full swing, with more like Paint Grand Traverse 2025 and Matt Shlian: Every Line is a Circle at the Dennos Museum Center offering unique creativity and inspiration throughout the day.If music’s more your thing, the city is bringing its A-game. At 5:30 this evening, the Archipelago Project’s Musical Innovation and Leadership Academy students are taking their energetic brass band and jazz combos over to The Little Fleet. These nationally gathered young musicians bring jazz, reggae, funk, and more to the heart of downtown, melding serious skill with a seriously good time. If you’re looking for great tunes with a glass of something local, wineries around the region, like Dune Bird Winery, are hosting live music and showcasing area talent throughout the week. Interlochen Center for the Arts continues its summer season as another great option for a performance in an inspiring setting.Families and lifelong learners have more to dive into, too, with summer reading events at the Traverse Area District Library, collaging workshops, and creative community projects underway. Over at Glen Arbor Arts Center, explore the “Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile” exhibit, a celebration of spontaneous art-making and keeping our creativity nimble.Later tonight, wind down with Improv Rhythms outdoors at F and M Park at 7:30. This unique dance and music series is a joyful way to enjoy the summer evening air and get moving with your neighbors.Traverse City still has all of those classic summertime highlights—the Ridge Trail hikes for panoramic lake views, fresh markets with local cherries, and that unmistakable feeling that comes from being surrounded by art, music, and community.This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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