Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Saturday, April 12, 2025. Here's what's happening around our beautiful community today!The Traverse City Comedy Fest is wrapping up its exciting weekend today, with headliner Marc Maron performing two shows at the City Opera House at 6 PM and 8:30 PM. This festival, which brought together comedians from across the country, has been lighting up eight different venues around the city, from The Alluvion to Park Place Hotel. For a mix of classic stand-up and improv, make sure to catch the remaining shows scattered throughout town. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy laughs and connect with comedy lovers from near and far.For families, the annual Sara Lee Cares event runs from noon to 4 PM at the Sara Lee Bakery. This free event offers an Easter egg hunt, plant tours, a meet-and-greet with hometown heroes, and an appearance from the Easter Bunny himself. It’s a great outing for the kids, complete with food, music, and community spirit.If you’re looking to support local arts and culture, head to Kirkbride Hall tonight at 5:30 PM for the “Voices of Resilience: Hope & Healing” event. This inspiring showcase blends storytelling and performance, offering a poignant exploration of courage and recovery.Meanwhile, music lovers can check out Larry McCray’s concert at the Dennos Museum Center’s Milliken Auditorium at 7 PM. Known for his soulful voice and masterful guitar skills, his performance is sure to be a highlight of the weekend.For a quieter but equally enriching evening, stop by the Interlochen Public Library at 6 PM for a free screening of “Free for All: The Public Library,” a celebration of libraries’ role in communities. A second screening will be held at 7 PM at the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire.Today also marks the kick-off meeting for the Leelanau Conservancy’s Wildflower Rescue Season at the Old Art Building in Leland at 10:30 AM. For those interested in conservation and gardening, this is a wonderful chance to get involved with preserving our natural beauty.Finally, a quick update on the region’s recovery efforts following the recent ice storm: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has formally requested federal emergency assistance to support cleanup and restoration in Northern Michigan. Though power outages and debris remain a challenge in surrounding areas, the resilience of our neighbors continues to shine.That’s all for today! This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Stay safe and enjoy everything this vibrant community has to offer!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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