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Rise and shine, Traverse City!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Made in Michigan Film Series, a stargazing party with vintage flair, and an evening with Anna Quindlen + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Traverse City protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

New leadership review process: Traverse City commissioners are reviewing today an annual evaluation framework for the city manager and city attorney, developed with mayoral leadership and department input, assessments due by June 30 annually — see how the process works.

Local stories on screen: Made in Michigan Film Series returns to Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay. It started yesterday and will feature F1 watch parties, a St. Patrick’s concert, and April 30 shorts — get all the details.

Expanded care in the region: Munson Healthcare opened an outpatient specialty clinic in Elk Rapids on Feb. 16, offering neurology, neurosurgery and rheumatology consults and lab services, bringing care closer for northern Michigan patients — see what services are offered.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Enjoy Jeff Socia’s Americana at Sound Bites
• Warm up at family-friendly winter fest
• Groove to Jesse Jefferson live blues-rock
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Wings with a side of nostalgia: Downtown stalwart U & I Lounge turns out saucy, crispy wings… Buffalo, Teriyaki, Honey BBQ, or El Diablo… perfect for late nights with cold drinks and plenty of TVs. Low-key and locals-first, it delivers a no-fuss midweek win.

Clean beauty, zero noise: Skincare, makeup, body care, fragrance, and thoughtful gifts… all curated for clarity, minimal design, and better ingredients. Bohmey Beauty keeps routines simple and elevated, upgrading your top shelf quietly, not preachy, with clean essentials that work.

Keep the swing warm: Bay Meadows Family Golf Course keeps winter golf alive with indoor TrackMan simulators, a sprawling range, and two friendly nine-hole loops for sneaky between-snowfall reps. PGA instructors will tune up your game and shake off the rust, whether you’re grinding or just squeezing in a quick loop.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

♻ Composting 101 @ SEEDS Farm at Historic Barns Park | Thursday (3/5) at 3:00 PM – A trip to SEEDS Farm at Historic Barns Park turns trash into garden gold, covering what to compost and how to start a backyard setup. Register through NMC Extended Ed, $75, bring walking shoes, rain or shine, and finally make those banana peels useful.

🎨 Resin Pour Workshop @ Traverse City Whiskey Co. Stillhouse | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Think your charcuterie board peaks at salami roses? Level up by pouring your own resin board, picking the shape, technique, and colors, then getting step-by-step guidance, no experience needed. Materials are non-toxic and food-safe, and advance tickets are required.

🧚 A Midsummer Night’s Faery Tale @ Milliken Auditorium | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Skip the couch and wander into a faery garden where Sneezlewort and Twig outwit a crown-snatching sorceress in an original youth ballet set to Andreas Vollenweider and Joanie Madden. Midsummer magic, no bug spray needed. Reserved seating, $22 adults, $12 students, via MyNorth Tickets.

🔭 The Barnard Album & Star Party @ Northwestern Michigan College’s Rogers Observatory | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – Trade the couch for the cosmos at NMC’s Rogers Observatory as GTAS hosts Jerry Dobek unveiling The Barnard Album, a love letter to vintage stargazing. If the clouds behave, stick around for telescope time and March sky highlights. Free, open to all, and gloriously nerdy.

📚 An Evening with Anna Quindlen @ Traverse City Central High School – TCAPS | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Consider this the best book club you don’t have to host. Anna Quindlen returns to NWS to talk More Than Enough, friendships that shape us, and the mess in between. Smart conversation, Q&A, a signing, and tickets supporting Horizon Books, plus signed copies.

⭐ Pathfinder Prom 2026: Written in the Stars @ Delamar Traverse City | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Dust off your prom shoes, Pathfinder’s big night is taking over the Delamar with auctions, dinner, drinks, and enough sparkle to excuse your dance moves. It’s prom for grown-ups, and every ticket, bid, and toast fuels hands-on learning and access for local families.

🐾 Glass Art Class: Pet-Themed Plant Stake @ Contigo Dogs | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – This hands-on glass class at Contigo Dogs lets you craft a dog or cat plant stake, because your pothos deserves a pet, not more pep talks. $60 covers materials, N/A drinks, small bites, a goodie bag, and discounts, or make two for $75. Limited spots.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/3 Open Mic @ The Workshop Brewing Company – 6:00 PM
• 3/4 Sing & Stomp @ East Bay Township Hall – North Conference Room – 11:00 AM
• 3/6 Chris Sterr @ Traverse City Whiskey Co. Stillhouse – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 Chris Sterr @ Traverse City Whiskey Co. – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 A Midsummer Night’s Faery Tale @ Milliken Auditorium – 2:00 PM
• 3/7 Jeff Socia @ Chateau Grand Traverse – 4:00 PM
• 3/8 Téada @ Dennos Museum Center – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Traverse City report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 35°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 21%

A slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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