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Hi Traverse City, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Cherry Capital Airport expansion, winter fest, and roaming Shakespeare festival + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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.
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đź“° Most-clicked stories this week
Local openings and expansions: Coyote Joe’s Pub & Grill plans a March soft opening at former Mr. C’s in Williamsburg. Ride Leelanau targets March 20 opening. CuTea Boba is expanding to 124 Cochlin Street — see what’s opening and when.
Northern Michigan air travel upgrade: Cherry Capital Airport’s $190 million “Gates to the Future” expansion will start in April, adding four gates to ease crowding, with completion expected in spring 2028 and a possible hotel — get all the details.
Playful bites hit the taproom: Traverse City’s Silver Spruce Brewing now hosts Toby’s Dog House, recently opened with Michigan-made hot dogs and street-style sandwiches, growing from a Manistee food truck and a Munising restaurant — see what’s on the menu.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 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.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Vintage vibes, curated: In downtown Traverse City, slip. vintage serves wearable throwbacks: denim, knits, and one-off statement pieces, minus the dusty-attic vibe. Refresh trusty staples or chase something delightfully odd. Constantly rotating racks keep unique layers coming while supporting local slow fashion.
Four floors to roam: Whether you’re hunting mid-century or primitive, Wilson Antiques fills four floors and two mezzanines with furniture, jewelry, art, and oddities. It’s the place you pop in and suddenly lose an hour… and thanks to free parking, hauling home the lamp you didn’t need feels perfectly reasonable.
Clasp-free sparkle, anyone? At Cherry Capital Ink, welded permanent jewelry means bracelets or anklets that keep up with daily chaos, no fussy clasp in sight. One quick zap, and you’re set. It’s a surprisingly fun little errand to share with a friend, effortless and durable.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next 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.
🍝 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner @ Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu & MMA | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Craving carbs for a cause? Swing by Significant Strikes in Traverse City for spaghetti dinner benefiting the Avery family as Collin heads to Ann Arbor for a bone marrow transplant. Bring cash or checks only, enjoy no-frills plate of comfort, and chip in like neighbors.
🚤 Boat Show @ Civic Center | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Shake off the slush and wander the Traverse City Boat Show, where summer dreams, new pontoons, and shiny fishing rigs are legally up for daydreaming. Kick tires, price out impractical toys, and talk lake plans like it’s July already, no sunscreen required.
🍫 Willy Wonka Jr. @ Milliken Auditorium | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Got a sweet tooth for kid-powered theater? Greenspire’s students are staging Willy Wonka Jr., complete with golden tickets, Oompa Loompas, and candy concessions, all for $15 at the door. Wholesome chaos, local talent, and enough chocolate to keep your inner child quiet.
🔥 Winter Warm Up @ TC Whiskey Co. – The Stillhouse | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Warm up on the patio with live sets from Broom Closet Boys and Hot Flat Pop, hot cocktails by the fire, a food truck, yard games, and a cocoa bar for the kids. Free, family friendly, and refreshingly simple, like winter socializing should be.
🧀 Wine & Cheese Tasting Workshop @ Black Star Farms Old Mission | Saturday (3/14) at 6:30 PM – Think you know your cab from your camembert? This hands-on tasting pairs five wines with thoughtful cheeses, with a pro walking you through the why, not just the wow. Upgrade from fridge-door chardonnay to real pairings, linger, sip, and leave a little smug.
🎠The Ides of March: Roaming Shakespeare Festival @ The Village at Grand Traverse Commons | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Ides of March calls for roaming the Village at Grand Traverse Commons for a free, bite-sized Shakespeare fix with local wine, beer, and Sunday snacks in unexpected nooks. Scenes, songs, and soliloquies between sips. Historic ambiance, sly laughs, and a possible Et tu, Merlot.
🧩 Puzzle Buzz – Speed Jigsaw Puzzling Competition @ The Workshop Brewing Company | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Puzzle Buzz at Workshop Brewing is a speed jigsaw race for teams up to four, sprinting through a 500-piece beast. Think you can beat the standing just-over-40-minute record? Tickets must be purchased in advance, finish first to snag the prize, and toast your forearms.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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đź“» Traverse City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 51°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 58°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
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.
Most popular house this week
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