Traverse City's Rising Energy: Park Upgrades, Art Exhibits, and Holiday Cheer

06/11/2025 2 min
Traverse City's Rising Energy: Park Upgrades, Art Exhibits, and Holiday Cheer

Listen "Traverse City's Rising Energy: Park Upgrades, Art Exhibits, and Holiday Cheer"

Episode Synopsis

Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, November 6, 2025. The leaves may be falling, but the energy in Traverse City is definitely on the rise. Mayor Amy Shamroe has officially secured her second term, and city voters have given a strong thumbs up to spending three million dollars from the Brown Bridge Trust Fund for park improvements. That means more green spaces, better trails, and more places for families to enjoy the outdoors right here in our community. On the flip side, a proposal to borrow five million for city budget lines was rejected, so city leaders will be looking at other ways to keep our services strong.If you’re looking for something creative to do today, there are plenty of options. The Oliver Art Center in Frankfort is hosting Elemental: Earth, Fire, Air, Water, an exhibit that explores how Michigan artists interpret the natural world. Over at the Dennos Museum Center, Dewey Blocksma’s Roundtable exhibit is open, featuring playful and thought-provoking artwork that brings together medicine, art, and imagination. And at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, you can check out the Ekphrastic 2 exhibit, which pairs visual art with written word in a unique and inspiring way. For book lovers, the Stay Golden Book Club is meeting at the Main Library this morning, so grab your favorite read and join the conversation.Later this week, the holiday spirit kicks into high gear with the Festival of Trees at the Grand Traverse Mall. The sneak peek Jingle Mingle Preview Party is tonight, and the rest of the weekend is packed with family fun, including Foodie Friday, Sleigh Bell Saturday, and Holly Jolly Sunday. It’s a fundraiser for the Zonta Club, supporting women and families right here in Traverse City, so it’s a great way to give back while enjoying the season.And don’t forget, Traverse City Beer Week is just around the corner, starting November 7, so get ready for some great local brews and events. Whether you’re into art, books, parks, or beer, there’s something happening in Traverse City every day. 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

More episodes of the podcast Local Frequency - Traverse City