Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Saturday, March 22, 2025. The big news today is the start of the long-awaited M-72 and M-22 rebuilding project. MDOT kicked off construction yesterday on the $25.8 million project to rebuild 2.2 miles of Grandview Parkway from Division Street to Cherry Bend Road. Expect traffic restrictions and detours for the next eight months, with one lane open in each direction most of the time. The project includes building a new roundabout at the M-72/M-22 intersection.In other infrastructure news, Consumers Energy will be moving powerlines tonight as part of the road project. This will cause a temporary power outage affecting over 2,000 homes and businesses from 11 PM until 6 AM Sunday morning. The outage area is roughly south of East Bingham Road, east of Gray Road, north of Harris Road, and west of Division Street.Looking for something to do this weekend? The Northwest Michigan Regional Juried Exhibition opens today at the Dennos Museum Center, showcasing artwork by local artists from the past year. You can also check out the "Small Expressions" exhibit featuring small-scale fiber art pieces.For outdoor enthusiasts, the Indoor Farmers Market is happening today from 10 AM to 2 PM at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Stock up on local produce and goods while staying warm inside.Comedy fans can catch Dwight Simmons tonight at 7 PM at the Traverse City Comedy Club. If you're in the mood for some hands-on fun, head to Grand Traverse Resort for their Pizza Making Class from 1 to 3 PM today.Looking ahead, restaurant lovers should mark their calendars for Traverse City Restaurant Week, kicking off next weekend on March 29th. And outdoor event season is just around the corner, with the Live After 5 concert series starting up on May 16th.In weather news, we're looking at a high of 27 degrees today with partly cloudy skies - a chilly start to spring, but warmer temperatures are on the way next week.This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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