A New Chapter for The Folded Leaf: Indie bookstore moves from Cedar to TC and becomes a nonprofit
Sunday - 2PM
A Northern Michigan Summer Tradition Returns
This event brings international riders to TC for an afternoon of outdoor competition, hospitality, …Sunday - 4PM-6PM
Sunday Music in the Park: Sunshine String Band
Sunday - 7PM
Take 6
Heralded by Quincy Jones as the baddest vocal cats on the planet, Take 6 includes Claude McKnight, …Sunday - 7:30PM
Chamberfest 2026: Cheng² Duo
JUNO-nominated siblings cellist Bryan Cheng & pianist Silvie Cheng bring their own arrangement …Sunday - 7:30PM
Cristian Măcelaru Conducts Sibelius
The World Youth Symphony Orchestra will take the stage under the baton of acclaimed conductor Crist…Monday - 9AM
100th Annual National Cherry Festival
July 4-11. Today includes the Bayside Beach Volleyball Tournament - 2 Person Youth, Cherry Pie Bike…Monday - 9AM
American Tree: Building A United State of Trees
American Tree is an exhibit that explores the role trees played in the formation of the United Stat…Monday - 9AM
NCF Pie Ride
Ride for pie & fun with Norte Youth Cycling. Join for a scenic bike tour through TC's charming …Five Updates on Line 5
The latest on the dispute over the Mackinac Straits pipeline
More than six years after … Read More >>Prosecuting Corruption, Defending Democracy
Former U.S. Attorney turned author Barbara McQuade explains why she believes the rule of law is under threat in her new book
Barbara McQuade knows a thing … Read More >>10 Summer Theater Shows
What to see live across Northern Michigan in summer 2026
1. Robin Hood: Naught in … Read More >>20 Burger Joints Up North
Take a bite out of these specialty burgers
Summertime is burger time, whether … Read More >>Celebrating Cherries: Two Fresh Recipes
Inside the Ingredients
Taking the afternoon to pit … Read More >>
Reinventing the Third Act
David Foster, Katharine McPhee, and 1,000 hits
The concept of life having … Read More >>
Feature
16 Spots to Shop in Leland & Fishtown
Driving into the one square mile that is Leland, it’s easy to underestimate the shopping scene, but this tiny town boasts a ton of stores for every shopper. Whether you’re seeking that perfect gift …July 4, 2026 |
Dining
Alley Cat’s Eats’ Classic Smashburger
Does it get better than an alfresco lunch on a sunny afternoon in northern Michigan? Only if the Classic Smashburger from Alley Cat’s Eats + Sweets food truck is on the menu! Packed with …July 4, 2026 |
Opinion
The Real Threat to Election Confidence? Ignoring the Process
Recently, Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop, a Republican, abused her power by improperly canceling voter registrations, including for voters who decided not to vote for a handful of years. This is a power that …July 4, 2026 |
Virtual Express
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Being an American
As we reach the United States of America’s semiquincentennial, we asked Express readers to tell us what it means to th… Read More >>
Ramblers at the Art Park
A summer staple in the northern Michigan music scene is the annual Summer Sounds Concerts on Thursdays at Michigan Legacy Ar… Read More >>
A Fair and a Festival
Want to escape the hubbub in Traverse City this weekend? Head to the 56th annual Beulah Art Fair, held at Beulah Park (7122 … Read More >>