Cherries Are Who We Are: The State of the Cherry Farming Industry
Tuesday - 9AM-1PM
Glen Arbor Farmers Market
Held every Tues., June 10 - Sept. 16.Tuesday - 9AM
Random Exhibition
"Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile," an exhibition of spontaneous compositions by Leelanau Count…Tuesday - 9AM
Youth Plein Air Month
During the month of July, children ages 6-12 can step outside & into the world of plein air pai…Tuesday - 9:30AM
2025 National Cherry Festival
Today includes the Kids Pet Show, GT Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Pow Wow, Arnold's Amusem…Tuesday - 10AM
"Small Works: Community Collage" Project, Honoring Legacy of Joe Muer
Runs from June 1 - Aug. This engaging project underscores the Oliver Art Center's commitment to fos…Tuesday - 10AM
Great Lakes Pastel Society's 2025 Members Small Works Exhibition
Runs June 7 - July 12. An opening reception will be held on June 7 from 2-4pm. This juried show fea…Tuesday - 10AM
IMMERSED
An immersive exhibition exploring aesthetic, cultural, environmental, & historical dimensions o…Tuesday - 10AM
Legacy & Light: 150 Years of Bay View
Held in honor of the Bay View Association's 150th anniversary, this exhibition showcases original a…Barefoot on the Boards
Little Bay Boards marks 12 years, 500 SUPs, and a new chapter (hint: surfing!)
Jason Thelen only set out … Read More >>Cherry Festival by the Numbers
Inquiring minds want to know: Just how many fireworks, cherries, beers, and pins make the Cherry Fest go 'round?
Traverse City’s signature festival is … Read More >>Sleeping Bear, Meet Slurping Bear
A new Asian eatery debuts in Frankfort
In the heart of downtown … Read More >>Cherry Festival Competitions
40+ ways to get your game on
Not only does the National … Read More >>Always Ready
A check-in with the Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City
The Coast Guard is perhaps … Read More >>
Artisan's Chicken Saltimbocca
Tastemaker
You’ve never had Chicken Saltimbocca … Read More >>
Feature
Introducing the Northern Express Summer Photo Contest!
We are thrilled to announce that this August, we’ll have our first-ever “Framed” issue featuring local photographers of all experience levels! If you’ve captured a stunning sunset over the water, an unparalleled view of …June 28, 2025 |
Dining
Seismoto Coffee's Banana Bread Matcha
It’s officially hot out, and you know what that means: iced coffee! For our next summer beverage obsession, try the Banana Bread Matcha latte at Seismoto Coffee Bar in Traverse City. The latte isn’t …June 28, 2025 |
Opinion
Legal Protection Would Be Better
As Pride Month fades for another year, it might be wise for us to take a look at what’s happening with the LGBTQ+ community. It has not been an especially good year for their …June 28, 2025 |
Virtual Express
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A Requiem for the Kennedy Center
We lived in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area (DMV) for 30 years, a time that was one of the most stimulating of our l… Read More >>
Soothing Summer Sounds
If this week’s roaring jets and exploding fireworks are giving you sensory overload, here’s how to unwind. July … Read More >>
Fireworks Up North for Fourth of July 2025
Catch dozens of fireworks shows around the region this weekend. Here is a brief selection of snaps, crackles, and pops! Mani… Read More >>