January 13, 2026

No Winter Blues Here: 40+ Concerts & Shows

Nahli Curtis Is Carving Her Line

Meet the 13-year old star of barrier-crushing snowboard documentary, ‘Counter Methods’
Much to the chagrin of … Read More >>

To Comedy, or Not to Comedy? The Path of TC's Voyageurs

Local comedian trying to bring more standup to downtown Traverse City
The lower level of the … Read More >>

Petoskey Curling Club’s Home Sweet Home

From an icy parking lot to the Emmet County Fairgrounds
When Olympic curling was televised … Read More >>

Film Review: Marty Supreme

5 Stars
Try as I might not … Read More >>

The Dandy’s Quiche Lorraine

Tastemaker
A dandy is, by definition, … Read More >>

Espresso Bay’s Peppermint Mocha

Bottoms Up
While we’re past the season … Read More >>

Feature

Cozy Up by the Warmth of the Kiln

One of our favorite ways to get out of the house, turn on our creative brains, and brighten up the day is a trip to Handz on Art in downtown TC. A perfect outing …

Jan. 10, 2026 |

Dining

The Superfoods of Winter: Exploring Year-Round Farmers Markets

Finding healthy, locally-grown food—a practice touted for its nutritional benefits, better flavor payoff, and cost efficiency—can feel next to impossible once the open-air stalls have shuttered their tents and the ground is covered in …

Jan. 3, 2026 |

Opinion

Is the SAT a Scam?

Over 100 years ago, in the early 1920s, the military began using the Army Alpha Test: an intelligence evaluation for new recruits to create more competent taskforces that would cost less. In 1923, Carl …

Jan. 10, 2026 |

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Having a Latte Fun at Mundos

Art? Coffee? Both! Whether you’re a professional barista or just an at-home coffee lover, try your hand at the Lucha L… Read More >>

Lessons in (Wine) Chemistry

Challenge yourself to learn something new this winter…bonus points if that new hobby is A) delicious and B) makes lef… Read More >>

Elk Rapids and GT Commons Kick Off "Village to Village" Winter Campaign

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and the Village of Elk Rapids are about 20 miles apart. Not a long drive on a summer&r… Read More >>

A Burst of Color in Frankfort

Need a spot of color among all the grays, whites, and browns of winter? Head to Oliver Art Center in Frankfort, where they a… Read More >>