Traverse City News and Events

City Considers Placemaking Project with New Downtown Hotel

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 18, 2025

Traverse City planning commissioners will review a proposed partnership for a pedestrian placemaking project with the developer of a new Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel downtown at a special 6pm meeting tonight (Tuesday).

J.S. Capitol Group is building a new four-story, 110-room hotel called The Syndicate next to Hotel Indigo in the Warehouse District, along with an adjacent condo complex called TC Continental. The company also purchased the former Antiquities Warehouse building across Garland Street and plans to demolish the structure and construct a new building with ground-floor retail and upper-floor parking.

According to a memo from City Planning Director Shawn Winter, the city owns a vacant 25x100-foot parcel between …

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Local Toys For Tots Will Kick Off Seasonal Campaign This Weekend

‘Tis the season for Toys for Tots.

Toys for Tots of Northwest Michigan has announced that it …

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Seasonal Showtime: 20+ Holiday Shows, Concerts, Ballets & Plays

Come the holidays, the Prince of the Land of Sweets will again reign supreme. If it’s Christmas …

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Data Center Explored for Kalkaska

A Traverse City company is spearheading an effort to bring a multi-billion-dollar data center to Kalkaska. Geologist …

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Today Tuesday, November 18, 2025

9:00 AM

2025 Small Works Holiday Exhibition

An annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices... $150 or … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings by Carol C Spaulding

Enjoy this small group of new mixed media paintings that runs from Sept. 2 - Dec. 17. See … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Elemental: Earth, Fire, Air, Water

Michigan artists explore the elements as inspiration for their work in a variety of media. Runs Oct. 17 … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Merry Marketplace 2025: Holiday Art Market

Shop hundreds of unique handmade gifts & works of art from artists all over the state. See hours … More Info >>

10:00 AM

OAC Holiday Artisan Boutique

Find gifts from regional artists showcasing a variety of ready-to-gift handmade items, holiday cards, ornaments, accessories & more. … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Beneath the Surface: Training Tomorrow’s Water Stewards

The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at NMC is advancing freshwater, groundwater, & marine science through cutting-edge technology, … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Dewey Blocksma: Roundtable

Blocksma's artwork is a gathering of figures & ideas, real & imagined, informed by medicine & art. Common … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings

This exhibition is the result of a seven year collaboration between Cy Keener & Justine Holzman, exploring how … More Info >>

4:30 PM

TCNewTech Pitch Competition & 10th Anniversary Celebration

Hosted by 20Fathoms. Cheer on Michigan-based startups founders as they pitch their innovative business ideas on stage & … More Info >>

6:30 PM

A Spiritual Look at a Secular Book

A Spiritual Study of a Secular Book, featuring "Democracy Awakening," by Heather Cox Richardson. For more info email: … More Info >>

7:00 PM

Let's Get Tick-Sensible!

Learn when, where, & how to avoid ticks in Michigan. Check event link for details or cancellations. More Info >>

7:30 PM

Monthly Movie Club: "The First Wives Club"

Come dressed in your best Diane Keaton outfit, whether it's this film or another one of her classic … More Info >>

City Parking Employee Found Shot Dead in Deck

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Two Arrested After Robbery, Police Chase in Traverse City

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Residence Inn By Marriott (Finally) Opens In East Bay Township

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How Dual Enrollment And Early College Programs Became Crucial Offerings For NMC, TCAPS

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Hickory Hills Ski Area Targets Dec 19 Opening

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Budget Earmark Could Make Northern Michigan The State's Hub For Forestry Training

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Referee Charged with Assault & Battery Following Soccer Match Incident

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Density Limits, Water District, Housing, FishPass & More on City Agenda

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Land Of 9,000 Airbnbs: Northern Michigan's Short-Term Rental Market, By The Numbers

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Rotary Charities Grants $400,000 to 10 Northern Michigan Initiatives

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County Commissioners Talk Airport Expansion, Bonds

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Area Home Sales Up In October

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Ness Named Mayor Pro Tem; Commission Makes Board Appointments

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Traverse City Comedy Fest Returns in 2026; Gary Gulman Announced as First Headliner

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