Let It Snow: Local Ski Resorts Hoping For A Comeback Season After 2024's Dire Winter
By Craig Manning | Nov. 21, 2024
If the forecast holds, today (Thursday) may bring Traverse City’s first sign of snow of the winter. While accumulation isn’t predicted just yet, the arrival of the white stuff is music to the ears of local ski resort operators. Those businesses are coming off arguably the worst winter on record in northern Michigan, at least as it pertains to snow and outdoor recreation. Despite the historically mild 2023-24 season, though – and despite the fact that milder winters have become more common – local ski experts are feeling a surprising emotion as winter arrives again: optimism.
Last winter saw 11 record-breaking high temperature days in Traverse City, including the first …
Read More >>North Ed Launches Survey To Inform Superintendent Search
Northwest Education Services (North Ed) is seeking public feedback to help guide its search for a new …
Read More >>Cherryland Center Owners Work Toward Updated Mall Plan as New Businesses Come Online
Thanks to a boom in new growth, the three major owners that make up the Cherryland Center …
Read More >>
Two-Way Streets, Rotary Square, Riverfront, TART Trail Emerge as Early Contenders for Remaining TIF 97 Funds
Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members are starting to zero in on a handful of …
Read More >>Central United Methodist Responds to Graffiti, Affirms Trans/Immigrant Support
The leaders of Central United Methodist Church in downtown Traverse City are affirming their support for trans and …
Read More >>Today Thursday, November 21, 2024
9:00 AM
Outdoor Gallery Exhibit: Margo Burian + Ordinary Magic
Leelanau County artist Margo Burian's collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center's 2024-25 … More Info >>9:00 AM
Small Works Holiday Exhibition + Grateful Gathering
The 2024 Small Works Holiday Exhibition is an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, … More Info >>9:00 AM
Wild Things
This exhibit is an homage to the natural world, & the creatures in it, as expressed in the … More Info >>10:00 AM
"Just Great Art"
This art exhibit features work by local plein air artists Sue Bowerman, Kurt Bullock, Jeanette Dyer, Lori Feldpausch, … More Info >>10:00 AM
"Resonance and Rhythm"
This exhibit opens with a free reception on Fri., Oct. 25 from 5-7pm, & continues through Nov. 30. … More Info >>10:00 AM
Winter Market
Runs Nov. 9 - Dec. 22. Featuring the handmade work of more than 30 local & regional artists … More Info >>11:00 AM
"A Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard"
The eleven artists in this exhibition transform rope, yarn, clay, wire, & extension cords into wall hangings & … More Info >>11:00 AM
"Katrina Bello: Sky Into Stone"
A solo exhibition by Katrina Bello featuring charcoal & soft pastel drawings created around the time of her … 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
Annual Small Works Show
Featuring over 200 small, original works of art made by over 65 artists. Runs Nov. 16 - Jan. … 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
Strolling Lights Festival
To sponsor a tree the cost is $150 with a minimum of $100 per sponsored tree going to … More Info >>4:30 PM
Breathe Easy - Catch it Early
A community event featuring a lung cancer awareness panel & mini-expo. 4:30-5:30pm: Expo & robot demonstration. 5:30-6:30pm: Panel … More Info >>5:00 PM
"The [M] Factor - Shredding the Silence on Menopause"
This documentary film confronts the neglected crisis of menopause; challenges societal & medical shortcoming; & advocates for a … More Info >>5:00 PM
Poets' Night Out
Live poetry reading held the third Thurs. of the month. TADL will be there to sign you up … More Info >>6:15 PM
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More
Enjoy this live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight with the Listeso String Quartet. Held … More Info >>7:00 PM
NWS: Harnessing Your Inner Voice
Bestselling author Ethan Kross reveals how to harness the positive power of your constant inner voice in his … More Info >>7:30 PM
Lost Girl by Kimberly Belflower
Find out what happened to Wendy Darling after the events of Peter Pan. Presented by director Christine Marie … More Info >>2024 Holiday Gift Guide Deadline Is This Week
Read More >>The Magical World of Holiday Art Markets
Read More >>Housing Support, Project Alpha, ARPA Funding on County Agenda
Read More >>Made in Michigan: Yana Dee's Journey
Read More >>
City Commissioners to Consider Hiring EMS Administrator, Approving Sewer Evaluation
Read More >>Aspire North To Have New CEO
Read More >>Video Surveillance System, Two-Way Pilot Extension on DDA Agenda
Read More >>A Vision of Traverse City’s Future
Read More >>Jewett Pleads Guilty to Prostitution Charge
Read More >>Commissioners Direct City Attorney Not to Enter Settlement Discussions in Tall Building Lawsuit
Read More >>
