Traverse City News and Events

Garfield Township Moves Housing Projects Forward; Tables Proposed Nightclub

By Beth Milligan | May 20, 2025

Garfield Township planning commissioners have approved a new 149-unit workforce apartment complex to be built on the Gauthier property on US-31 just north of McRae Hill Road. Planning commissioners also scheduled a June 11 public hearing for a proposed 24-unit expansion of Lake Pointe Village on Boardman Lake. However, the board tabled an application for a new nightclub, sports bar, and restaurant center at the Cherryland Center called High Tops, citing a need to better address noise concerns.

Gauthier Housing Development
Developer Keel Capital has received township approval to construct three buildings with 149 rental apartments on US-31. The development will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. …

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20Fathoms, Venture North Announce Recipients Of Joint Grant Program Awards

20Fathoms and Venture North have announced $75,000 in grants to small businesses in northern Michigan. The 17 …

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Brown Bridge Ballot Proposals, Street/Water Projects on City Agenda

Traverse City commissioners will vote tonight (Monday) on placing two proposals on the November ballot related to …

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What to Do Memorial Day Weekend: 11 Ways to Celebrate Up North

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and it’s time to kick off summer the northern Michigan way …

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NMC To Unveil New Pilot Program For College-Aged Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) will pilot a new program in fall 2026, aimed at offering enriching educational …

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Today Tuesday, May 20, 2025

9:00 AM

38th Annual Logo Garden Planting

Join The Friendly Garden Club for this event. This year’s goal is to "BEE"-utify the grounds with an … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Random Exhibition

"Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile," an exhibition of spontaneous compositions by Leelanau County artist Mark Mehaffey. Random … More Info >>

10:00 AM

"Serenity - Captured Moments"

This exhibit by Rose Denomme is the latest in the Three Seasons Art Show series. Her paintings are … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Alchemy + Artistry

Exploring the line between abstraction & representation. Large scale watercolors, intricate ceramics, inventive metalwork & dramatic paintings. Featured … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Garlic Mustard Workbee - Clay Cliffs Natural Area

Join ISN & the Leelanau Conservancy to help manage invasive garlic mustard in some of Clay Cliff's high … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Mad Hatter's Garden Party

Explore the upside-down with a whimsical take on a Mad Hatter's garden party. Participating artists include Katie Ward, … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Walking

An exhibit about ambling, rambling, wending one's way. Paint, clay, woven & quilted fibers, mixed media, metal, etching, … More Info >>

11:00 AM

"Layers of Joy"

Oil painter Cathy Engberg's oil paintings are joyful, expressive bursts of form & physicality along with the layered … More Info >>

11:00 AM

"Northwest Michigan Regional Juried Exhibition"

Held regularly at the Museum for over 30 years, the exhibition features artwork made by regional artists over … More Info >>

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"Small Expressions"

The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s "Small Expressions" exhibit is an annual juried exhibition showcasing contemporary small-scale works … More Info >>

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10 Fold: Celebrating 10 Years - TC

In celebration of ten years of creativity, community, & connection, juried artists from diverse disciplines explore the theme … More Info >>

11:00 AM

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists

In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created a unique style of painting … More Info >>

11:00 AM

ART Off the Easel: Works by the CTAC High School Portfolio Program - TC

See the creativity & artistic talent of emerging young artists enrolled in the High School Portfolio Program led … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Everything Sometimes: Works by Mark Mehaffey - TC

This exhibit is a reflection of ideas in motion. Mark Mehaffey’s paintings are driven by concepts, each leading … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors

Partners from 5/3 Bank will share essential info to help you become more comfortable with your banking & … More Info >>

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NMC Hosted High School Art Exhibition

Juried by NMC Art & Visual Communication faculty, this exhibition features artwork in a variety of media & … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Tech Tuesday: iDevices

Join Corey Buchan of BucahnTECH for a tutorial & Q&A all about Apple devices, also known as iDevices … More Info >>

4:00 PM

Swim for GT Bay Open House

Gear up for the 2025 Swim for Grand Traverse Bay. If you're already registered for the event, considering … More Info >>

5:00 PM

Fern Garden Work Bee

Join Leelanau Conservancy staff & trail crew in planting ferns within the Helen and Dan Palmer Fern Garden. … More Info >>

5:00 PM

Pelvic Health Workshop: Incontinence

Led by Dr. Erica O'Neal, a pelvic health physical therapist, this workshop will focus on incontinence. Learn about … More Info >>

7:00 PM

From Strangers to Neighbors

Hear from an immigration lawyer & a social service leader as they share stories about their journeys in … More Info >>

7:00 PM

NWS Presents: Jeanine Cummins

Jeanine is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "American Dirt." Today she will talk about her … More Info >>

7:00 PM

Queer Tales Book Club

Chat about books that are by &/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, & everyone is welcome. … More Info >>

Rotary Design Concepts Unveiled, More Downtown Project Updates

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TC Tourism Recognizes Industry Leaders

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Your Summer 2025 Guide

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City, County Eye Future of Governmental Center

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What's The Deal with Early Release Days? Inside the New(ish) Trend

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North Ed Announces Outstanding Educator Awards

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TC Man Faces Multiple Charges in Child Sexually Abusive Material Case

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GT County Settles Clous Lawsuit for $100K

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Power, Internet Outages on Old Mission Peninsula Following Electric Fire

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More Complete Streets & Arts Funding, New Positions, Capital Projects: A Look at the City’s 2025-26 Budget

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Tyler Florence Announced as Headliner for TC Food & Wine Event

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Rendezvous Resurrected: Central High Music Students Reboot Lost Music Department Tradition

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Your Guide to Gardening & Outdoor Living

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Former NMC President Tim Quinn Passes Away

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