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The World's Most Popular Choir Is Coming To Traverse City

By Craig Manning | Oct. 17, 2025

Taylor Swift might be the most-streamed artist in the world, but narrow the focus to classical choral groups and the London-based eight-voice ensemble Voces8 reigns supreme. The choir will make the trek all the way to Traverse City next Tuesday evening for a concert at Mission Hill Church – a special occasion not just for the local classical music scene, but also because one of the Voces8 members has Michigan roots and TC ties.

Founded in 2005 by a pair of former Westminster Abbey choristers, Voces8 is a Grammy-nominated a cappella octet that boasts hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify, a repertoire spanning from the renaissance to contemporary …

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Freshwater Summit Upcoming

The 18th annual Freshwater Summit will be held on Thursday, October 30th from 9 a.m. – 3:00 …

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M-72 Detour Planned for Monday and Tuesday (20th and 21st)

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that to allow for completion of paving through the new roundabout …

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County Commissioners Approve Bridge Letter, Cancer Resolution, Brownfield Plan, Road Bonds

Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday approved a letter urging continued state action to replace the demolished pedestrian …

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East Bay Township Approves Corridor Improvement Authority

East Bay Township trustees voted Monday to establish a corridor improvement authority (CIA) - a type of …

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Today Friday, October 17, 2025

8:30 AM

LGBTQ+ Seniors Coffee Morning

Start the morning off with a cup of Higher Grounds coffee. More Info >>

9:00 AM

HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?

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

10:30 AM

October Wellness Series

Join psychiatrist Andrea Skrocki for a presentation & discussion on Seasonal Affective Disorder. Learn practical tools to manage … 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

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Jane Kendra

Embracing the Horizon. Kendra uses the striking colors of the Great Lakes as the inspiration for her waterscape … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Highways & Byways

CTAC, TC invited Michigan artists to submit work for Highways and Byways, a juried exhibition exploring the roads … 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 >>

11:00 AM

Light/House- Ruminations on the Storm

Enjoy the curious & fantastically strange artwork of multi-disciplinary artist Saul Gray-Hildenbrand. His sculptures, paintings & fiber wall … More Info >>

12:00 PM

3rd Annual When Form Meets Function Exhibit

This juried show spotlights artists who work in three dimensions - clay, wood & fiber - & gives … More Info >>

12:00 PM

Port Oneida Path to Page: A Hiking & Writing Experience

For writers at any level, but especially for those interested in creating history-inspired pieces. Hike through farms, woods … More Info >>

12:00 PM

The 17th Annual Frankfort Film Festival

Oct. 15-19. Films include "Tina" "Every Little Thing," "Dahomey," "The Life of Chuck," "Scrapper," "Small Things Like These," … More Info >>

5:00 PM

Fall Artisan & Wine Walk

Stroll from store to store viewing work from local artisans, sampling local fare & refreshments. A walking guide … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Poetry with Glover Davis

Poet Glover Davis will share selections from his various collections including Academy of Dreams. Davis is Professor Emeritus … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Raise a Rosé Weekend

Recognize October Breast Cancer Awareness month & benefit the Munson Cancer Fund, Oct. 17-19. This event is presented … More Info >>

7:30 PM

Aged to Perfection: "Heaven on Their Minds"

Featuring "The Moussaka Meeting" & "Waiting for God." More Info >>

7:30 PM

Grumpy Monkey

Meet Jim the Chimpanzee, the oft-grouchy protagonist of Suzanne Lang’s New York Times bestselling children’s series, who comes … More Info >>

7:30 PM

Screams In the Dark Haunted Attractions

Embark on a terrifying adventure through the twisted halls of Blackwood Manor & the haunting paths of Trails … More Info >>

Rotary Square Design Unveiled; Price Tag Estimated at $2.55M

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Traverse City Central Will Honor Its State-Title-Winning 1985 Football Team At This Friday’s Game

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City Eyes Next Steps for Complete Streets, Bijou/Carnegie Buildings

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Toy Store Trouble Ahead?

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East Bay Township Updates: Safe Routes to School/Three Mile Trail, Holiday Woodlands, CIA

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'Nowhere Else to Go': How Northern Michigan's Senior Housing Shortage Is Exacerbating Every Other Market Hurdle

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Garfield Township Approves Shell Redevelopment, New YouthWork Headquarters

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TCPD Opens New Substation on State Street

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North Ed Foundation Announced as CherryT Ball Drop Beneficiary

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Registration Now Open For Traverse Connect’s 2025 Economic Summit

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New Korean BBQ Restaurant Opening in Warehouse District; More Restaurant, Retail News

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Garfield Township Man Arrested After Impregnating Teen Daughter

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Resolution For Hotel Tax Amendment Gets Support Of Four City Commission Candidates

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Ann Arbor Firm Acquires Cambium Analytica

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