Listen ""Traverse City Sunday: Art, Holiday Cheer, and Community Spirit""
Episode Synopsis
Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Sunday, November 9th, 2025.It’s shaping up to be a perfect northern Michigan Sunday with a full slate of things to do and see. Grab your morning coffee and get ready for a city abuzz with art, holiday spirit, and a little local flavor at every turn.At the Grand Traverse Mall, the doors open at noon for this year’s Festival of Trees, where you can browse the festive holiday Emporium, sample treats from local vendors, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves—perfect for the kids or those who love a bit of sparkle. All proceeds from the festival benefit the Zonta Club and their work empowering women, so you can feel even better about your holiday shopping. Downtown, the art scene is on full display, with multiple exhibitions to enjoy. Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts “Something to Smile About,” a set of new mixed media paintings. Over at the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort, Michigan artists invite you to explore “Elemental: Earth, Fire, Air, Water” in a variety of creative forms. Prefer your art with community vibes? The Crooked Tree Arts Center offers the “Merry Marketplace,” hundreds of unique handmade gifts, and more ongoing exhibits for those drawn to creative expression.If you’re looking for an excuse to get out and get active, the Dam Race kicks off at one this afternoon in Elk Rapids—a fun run that benefits local high school students, proving our communities love to tie fitness and philanthropy together. Over on the culinary side, Traverse City Beer Week continues, with today’s spotlight on Blonde Moments. Take a self-guided tour of breweries and restaurants, check in at each spot using your Beer Week passport, and you could be in line for some cool prizes. It’s a great way to sip your way through town and support our local craft scene.Art lovers can dive into “Dream & Memory,” a new installation by William Lindemann at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, or see the collaborative show “Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings,” all opening at 11 this morning. If participatory art’s more your thing, swing by the Second Sunday Art Project at one, where everyone’s invited to add a creative splash to the weekend.And, for those who love music with their Sunday, Interlochen Public Radio’s Music by Request is on the air, offering a mix of classics from Frank Sinatra and the U.S. Army Field Band, sure to give your afternoon a perfect soundtrack.Outside Traverse City, in Frankfort, the Oliver Art Center remains open from noon to four for their elemental exhibit, and Black Star Farms has the Bistro Polaris open for leisurely brunching with local flavors between ten and two.No matter your interest—art, holiday shopping, community service, or simply soaking in the vibrant local culture—there’s something happening for you today.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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