Traverse City Local: Whimsical Art, Music Boost, Memorial Weekend Fun, and More

22/05/2025 2 min
Traverse City Local: Whimsical Art, Music Boost, Memorial Weekend Fun, and More

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Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, May 22, 2025.Today promises to be a busy one across the region with several exciting events happening right here in Traverse City and the surrounding communities. If you're looking for a whimsical start to your day, head over to the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort for their Mad Hatter's Garden Party beginning at 10AM. This free art event invites you to explore the upside-down with a creative take on the classic Alice in Wonderland theme.Music lovers will want to mark their calendars for tonight's Traverse City Music Boosters Benefit Concert at 7PM, where TCAPS' band, choir and orchestra ensembles will showcase their talents. This is an excellent opportunity to support our local music programs with your suggested donation.Looking ahead to the weekend, the Memorial Day festivities are just getting started. The Birdie Bash Cookout at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme is happening this Saturday, May 24th. For $45, adults can enjoy grilled chicken, craft cocktails, and live local music on the Clubhouse lawn. It's the perfect after-golf celebration or simply a great way to spend a spring afternoon.Also on Saturday, the 43rd annual Bayshore Marathon will bring runners from across the Midwest to our beautiful shoreline. While the full marathon, half marathon, and 10K events are sold out, there's still time to register children for the kids' fun run. Even if you're not participating, consider coming out to cheer on the runners as they make their way along Grand Traverse Bay.For those planning ahead, don't forget that Traverse City Uncorked continues through the end of the month with various wine events throughout the region, including bubble glazing workshops at Black Star Farms and sound bites featuring Elizabeth Landry at CGT.The arts scene is thriving as well, with outdoor art shows like the upcoming Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair and Suttons Bay Art Festival just around the corner. And if you're looking for evening entertainment, DJ Nights at The Little Fleet continue to be a local favorite.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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