Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Traverse City has woken up to a classic August Sunday, filled with summer celebrations, creativity, and opportunities to get outside. If you’re looking for something lively, the Northwestern Michigan Fair just wrapped up its final day yesterday, but you might still spot families sporting prizes from Arnold’s rides or showing off their fair ribbons around town. This annual celebration of local agriculture and youth brings the community together with competitions, exhibits, and good old-fashioned fun right at the Blair Town Hall fairgrounds, and with free parking and those amusement ride wristbands, it's become a staple for many area families.
If you feel inspired to get creative today, Traverse City’s gallery scene is buzzing with events. The Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Cornwell Gallery is hosting Turning at 11 a.m., an exhibit dedicated to exploring fresh artistic perspectives. Meanwhile, the Higher Art Gallery is unveiling Great Bodies, a group show featuring 23 Michigan artists paying tribute to the lakes and waterways that define our region’s identity. It’s a visual love letter to Michigan’s abundant fresh water, and it runs until August 16. Over at Lake Street Studios Center Gallery and the Oliver Art Center, new collections and community projects, like Small Works: Community Collage, invite you to rediscover what makes Northern Michigan art so vibrant.
Looking for an early start? The Trinity Lutheran Church has its Divine Service at 8:30 and a Bible Class at 9:45, welcoming the faithful and anyone seeking a reflective morning. Later, at 5 p.m., they’re hosting a community meal that's open to all, offering both fellowship and a good bite.
Music lovers can wander east to Alden, where Ben Traverse is performing at the New Alden Village Center at 2 o’clock this afternoon. His unique sound blends folk traditions with modern storytelling and is sure to delight those feeling adventurous enough for a little drive.
For those thinking about leadership and education, the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is the site of the annual MAASE Summer Institute, kicking off today. Local and national guests converge to exchange ideas about special education, with breakout sessions, networking, and inspirational keynote talks setting the stage for several days of learning.
If you missed the Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons yesterday, don’t worry—this season’s markets and pop-ups are far from over. Traverse City’s artisans continue to display creative wares, so keep your eyes peeled for sidewalk booths and pop-up shops dotting the historic downtown in the coming weekends.
All these events promise something for everyone, from the outdoors enthusiast to the culture seeker. Whether you’re exploring a new exhibit, catching local music, or soaking up fair nostalgia, Traverse City’s heartbeat is pulsing with community spirit and true Up North summer energy. This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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