Traverse City News and Events

Camp Greilick Heads to East Bay Township Review

By Beth Milligan | Aug. 29, 2025

East Bay Township planning commissioners will review a site plan Tuesday for the first phase of operations at Camp Greilick, Grand Traverse County’s newest 196-acre park. The meeting is expected to generate significant board and public discussion, particularly as some neighbors and supporters of the adjacent Brown Bridge Quiet Area have expressed concerns about amplified sound, large gatherings, and alcohol consumption being allowed at Camp Greilick. However, the county has imposed significant voluntary restrictions on those uses, according to Township Director of Planning & Zoning Claire Karner, who says they represent a “very narrow scope” of what’s proposed for the site.

The site plan review is the next major step …

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Area Home Sales Dip in July

Area home sales in July dipped slightly from June and are also off the July 2024 mark.  …

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Oosterhouses Planning New Sushi Bar, Tasting Room Downtown

Todd and Carter Oosterhouse of Bonobo Winery are planning a new sushi bar and tasting room in …

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Brownfield Projects on Deck

The Grand Traverse County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) will discuss brownfield funding for several local projects at …

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Today Friday, August 29, 2025

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Elk Rapids Farmers Market

Runs every Fri., May 30-Oct. 3. More Info >>

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Alden Sidewalk Sales

Aug. 29-31. Sale prices on hundreds of items. More Info >>

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HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?

This exhibition explores the idea that the victors have written history. It opens Aug. 15 at 5pm with … More Info >>

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Northport Farmers Market

Held every Fri., June 6 - Sept. 19. More Info >>

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The Quilt As Archive

A solo exhibition of new textile work by artist & writer Cody Cook-Parrott. The show explores the quilt … More Info >>

10:00 AM

"Small Works: Community Collage" Project, Honoring Legacy of Joe Muer

Runs from June 1 - Aug. This engaging project underscores the Oliver Art Center's commitment to fostering awareness … More Info >>

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Eileen Kelly: A Retrospective

In recognition of Eileen Kelly's 96th birthday, The Oliver Art Center will host this retrospective exhibit of her … More Info >>

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Horizons: Alternative Landscapes

A fresh look at the landscape genre, exploring it through the lens of several artists with a unique … More Info >>

11:00 AM

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists

Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created … More Info >>

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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 >>

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Docent Led Tours of Dougherty Mission House Museum

Ongoing docent led tours of the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Rev. Peter Dougherty, Chief Agosa & … More Info >>

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Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Rene Bieganowski

A Crooked Tree Guild member from Petoskey, Rene is a self-taught artist who works in acrylic, watercolor, & … More Info >>

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Joan Fitzsimmons: Into What World?

Runs June 20 through Aug. This is a solo exhibition by Joan Fitzsimmons & a personal investigation into … More Info >>

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Matt Shlian: Every Line is a Circle if You Make it Long Enough

Runs June 20 - Aug. See a world where art, science & engineering converge. Renowned for his intricate … More Info >>

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Reclaimed: The Art of Recology

Runs June 20 - Aug. San Francisco's waste management service Recology believes that art plays a unique role … More Info >>

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Loop The Lake

Featuring a 4 mile run/walk, 8 mile run, & 2 person relay (4 miles each). The races follow … More Info >>

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The Benzie County Players Present "Steel Magnolias"

Set in late 1980s northwest Louisiana, this beloved comedy-drama centers on the deep bond among a group of … More Info >>

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Viridian Strings Presents: Reflections and Innovations – A String Quartet Exploration

Journey through the elegance of the past, the colors of impressionism, & the bold voice of today as … More Info >>

Graduation Rates, Attendance, Academic Benchmarks and More Targeted in New TCAPS Strategic Plan

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Applications Open for Make Your Home In Northwest Michigan Program

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Mental Health Center Sees Increasing Numbers, Prepares for Residential Unit Expansion

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Labor Day 2025 in Northern Michigan

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Wheelchair-Friendly ‘Mobi-Mats’ Installed At Two Traverse City Beaches

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Road Work Coming: US-31 Detour, Fourteenth Street Repairs & More

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This Traverse City-Based Startup Wants To Revolutionize PFAS Testing

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NMC Closes Out 2022-25 Strategic Plan, Looks Forward To Next Planning Phase

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NMC International Affairs Forum Features Experts On U.S. - China Relations, Global Order And Girls’ Education

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“Stalking Samantha”: Survivor of TC Crime Shares Story in New Hulu Doc

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Walmart Attack Suspect Found Incompetent to Stand Trial

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Blue Tractor, Hexenbelle Closing; More Restaurant/Retail News

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Emergency Training Exercise Planned Wednesday at TVC

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Counties Eye Repairs at Elk Rapids Dam

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