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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

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The Magical World of Holiday Art Markets

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Housing Support, Project Alpha, ARPA Funding on County Agenda

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Made in Michigan: Yana Dee's Journey

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City Commissioners to Consider Hiring EMS Administrator, Approving Sewer Evaluation

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Aspire North To Have New CEO

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Video Surveillance System, Two-Way Pilot Extension on DDA Agenda

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A Vision of Traverse City’s Future

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Jewett Pleads Guilty to Prostitution Charge

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Commissioners Direct City Attorney Not to Enter Settlement Discussions in Tall Building Lawsuit

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New Foundation To Provide Support to Regional Students

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Munson Cancer Center Receives $5.2M Gift, Will Invest in New Technology

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City Proposes December 2 Vacate Date For Bijou By The Bay

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In Wake of Ransomware Attack, City Seeks to Separate IT Services from County

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