Listen "Traverse City Wednesday: Farmers Markets, Art Exhibits, and Community Events"
Episode Synopsis
Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.Rise and shine, Traverse City! It's Wednesday, which means the heart of downtown is alive with the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, open from eight to noon at Parking Lot B on Cass Street. Local farmers are showing off the best of late-summer produce, so whether you're after fresh tomatoes or artisan bread, this is your chance to shop local and support your neighbors. If you head north later today, Brownson Park in Kingsley is hosting its own farmers market starting at three, featuring live music, hot food, and dozens of vendors. Grab the family and wander through for a taste of small-town community spirit.Culture seekers have plenty on their plate today. The Dennos Museum Center is showcasing Matt Shlian’s mesmerizing exhibit, Every Line is a Circle if You Make it Long Enough. It's a perfect stop for anyone who’s curious about where math, design, and imagination meet. Over at Crooked Tree Arts Center, the extended Paint Grand Traverse exhibit is continuing, and if you drive a bit further, Frankfort’s Oliver Art Center and Elk Rapids’ Twisted Fish Gallery are both opening fresh art pairings and community collage projects. Artists and art lovers—today is made for discovering local talent.For a bit of local history, meet your neighbors at Perry Hannah Plaza at ten for a Guided Walking History Tour. Lace up your walking shoes and prepare to explore two miles of Traverse City’s most storied neighborhoods and scenic waterfront. The peninsula’s community library is hosting its annual book sale starting at ten am, so bring your kids and clear some shelf space for new reads.Looking to get active? Silver Lake Rec Park is offering line dancing under the pavilion from five thirty till seven thirty this evening. It’s ten bucks to join, and you’ll want to bring water and comfy shoes for a lively evening of country rhythms and laughter. If you prefer the water, head out to St. Clair Lake at six for a community paddle all about native plants—an opportunity to soak up fresh air and learn something new about our natural surroundings.Tonight, don’t miss live music at Lake Ann Brewing and the Summer Picnic Concert at The Barn, perfect for unwinding after a long day. For those willing to venture to Benzonia, the free COHO Queen Pageant kicks off at six at Mills Community House, promising family-friendly entertainment and a show of local pride.Traverse City’s creative spirit continues to shine with ongoing workshops, including an OpenSpot Theatre Workshop for older teens and adults at the Traverse Area District Library starting six thirty. Whether you’re an artist, a foodie, a historian, or a music enthusiast, Traverse City has something happening for every mood and every member of the 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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