Traverse City Events: Explore Art, Nature, and Community Connections

15/04/2025 2 min
Traverse City Events: Explore Art, Nature, and Community Connections

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Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.The weather today is shaping up to be pleasant with highs expected to reach the mid-50s, offering a perfect backdrop for exploring everything Traverse City has to offer. Let’s dive into the day’s events and activities!Art enthusiasts will be delighted by two exhibitions currently in full swing. The “Small Expressions” exhibit, hosted by the Handweavers Guild of America, features stunning, small-scale contemporary works and is open for viewing today. Meanwhile, the Northwest Michigan Regional Juried Exhibition continues at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, showcasing regional talent with works curated by juror Teresa Dunn.Nature lovers can head to the Boardman River Nature Center for the Spring Peepers Program at 10 a.m., where you’ll learn about the fascinating sounds of Michigan’s springtime wetlands. For families, Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is hosting a Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m., a great opportunity to instill a love of reading in the little ones.If you’re looking to immerse yourself in culture, the Interlochen Center for the Arts is hosting a faculty recital by the KAra Duo at 7:30 p.m. in Dendrinos Chapel & Recital Hall. And for community-minded folks, a protest advocating for global justice issues is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. at the corner of Grandview Parkway and Union Street.Families and foodies alike can explore a free spring cooking demo hosted by MSU Extension at 6 p.m. at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park. It’s a chance to learn tips for creating fresh seasonal dishes. Over at MiddleCoast Brewing Company, a casual event titled “On Tap with the Watershed Center” kicks off at 4 p.m., offering insights into protecting our precious water resources while you enjoy locally brewed beverages. For a more lively evening, consider attending the DMC Dance Party: Funk Edition at the Dennos Museum Center at 6 p.m. Get ready to dance the night away!For community impact, remember volunteers are still needed for nearby cleanup operations following the recent ice storm. It’s a meaningful way to give back and help restore our beautiful region.Finally, if you’re gearing up for the weekend, don’t forget the Big Boy Toy Show happens Saturday at the Grand Traverse Civic Center—it’s an all-ages event with exciting equipment and gadgets to browse.That’s all for now. 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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