Traverse City Local Frequency: Events, Exhibits, and Happenings Around Town

Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, March 13, 2025. We're in for a chilly day with temperatures reaching a high of 26 degrees, so bundle up if you're heading out. Speaking of heading out, there's plenty happening in our vibrant city today. The Downtown Traverse City Association is kicking off their "Get Away or Stay & Play" event, running through Sunday. It's a perfect opportunity to explore local businesses and enjoy some hometown hospitality. For music lovers, Rob Coonrod will be performing live at French Valley tonight. This is part of a series of performances running through October, so if you can't make it tonight, you'll have plenty more chances to catch him. Art enthusiasts, don't miss the "Small Expressions" exhibit at the Dennos Museum Center. This annual juried exhibition showcases contemporary small-scale works, offering a unique perspective on textile art. While you're there, check out the Northwest Michigan Regional Juried Exhibition, featuring artwork from talented local artists. In business news, The Village at Bay Ridge is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. Traverse Connect will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 PM to mark this significant milestone. Looking ahead to the weekend, the 15th Annual Traverse City Restaurant Week continues through March 1st. It's a fantastic opportunity to sample the best of our local culinary scene with special prix fixe menus at participating restaurants. For those interested in technology and innovation, mark your calendars for the Northern Michigan Startup Week coming up in April. This event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders to celebrate and strengthen our region's growing startup ecosystem. Sports fans, get ready for some high-tech competition. The FIRST Robotics Competition's Traverse City Event kicks off today at Traverse City Central High School, running through Saturday. It's a great chance to see some of the brightest young minds in action. Lastly, if you're looking to connect with fellow marketers, the American Marketing Association West Michigan chapter is hosting a networking meetup in Traverse City today. It's an excellent opportunity to expand your professional network and share ideas with like-minded individuals. This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.