Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Saturday, July 12th, 2025.
It’s a gorgeous summer day in northern Michigan, and Traverse City is buzzing with activity from the lakeshore to downtown. If you’re an early riser, start your day with a little mindfulness and movement at Suttons Bay’s Open Air Series, featuring beach yoga and paddle boarding. Out in Benzie County, volunteers are suiting up for the annual Platte River Clean Sweep, helping keep our beloved waterways clean for everyone.
Art lovers, you’ve got a lot to explore today. Crooked Tree Arts Center is home to two exhibits worth seeing. First, the Paint Grand Traverse 2025 Extended Exhibit is now open, showcasing works made by artists painting en plein air throughout the Grand Traverse region. Also at Crooked Tree, the Turning - TC exhibit highlights woodturning artistry from the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners Club, perfect for anyone who appreciates creativity and craftsmanship. Meanwhile, the Dennos Museum Center is celebrating the unique work of Woodland School artists, an Indigenous-led visual arts movement from the Great Lakes, with their "A Style All Our Own" exhibit. Across town, you’ll also find the engaging Small Works: Community Collage project, honoring the legacy of Joe Muer and inviting everyone to contribute to a growing community artwork.
If you’re a book lover, stop by Crooked Tree this afternoon for Brittany Darga’s book signing, or head over to meet Dawn Chalker as she discusses her latest novel "Lost" at 2 p.m. For something a bit different, the Art in the Barn studio is open to visitors – a charming way to meet local artists and see creative work up close.
This evening, music fills the air across the region. Larry Perkins takes the stage at Bel Lago, while Metro Soul Band grooves at Saturdays in the Park. For something bigger, Interlochen Arts Camp offers a performance by Alexandra Dunbar, and if you’re up for a road trip or a view across the bay, Boyne Thunder is in full swing with powerboats carving up Lake Charlevoix, making stops from Elk Rapids to Northport and through Grand Traverse Bay.
If you’re winding down with the family, the library is hosting a free movie night featuring the classic "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure," complete with popcorn. For those in a nostalgic mood, the Traveling Milburys pay tribute to The Traveling Wilburys with a concert sure to pack the house.
And don’t forget, boutique shopping and gourmet food continue at Saturday’s Hunter Spectacular at the showgrounds, where world-class riders put on a show under the summer sky.
Whether you’re stretching out on the waterfront, exploring local art, or dancing under the stars, Traverse City is alive with possibilities this Saturday. This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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