Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Monday, September 22, 2025.
Today kicks off with crisp fall air and a bouquet of color just starting to tinge the trees, making it a perfect day to both celebrate our community’s art and embrace the season’s transitions. If you’re looking to be inspired indoors, Traverse City is an absolute haven for art lovers right now. Over at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, the Cornwell Gallery is glowing with the Highways and Byways exhibition—an imaginative collection exploring not just the roads we take but the personal and collective journeys they represent. Local Michigan artists fill the space with visual stories, perfect for sparking reflection or just enjoying the creative energy on display.
While at Crooked Tree, wander upstairs to the Libragallery where Katie Lowran’s solo exhibition Between the Leaves invites you to revel in the textures and vibrant spirit of the natural world. This luminous collection underscores how artists in our region are drawing inspiration from the landscapes we travel each day. You might also want to check out the Traverse Area Camera Club’s 2025 Award Winners show, recognizing local photographers capturing life as we know it all across northern Michigan. For those who enjoy diving into broader perspectives, the A Style All Our Own exhibition showcases Canadian Woodland artists, and the OAC 2025 Juried Art Exhibition opens doors to a range of media, served with a side of regional pride.
If you’re craving a deeper dialogue, the Glen Arbor Arts Center is hosting the HIStory HERstory Whose Story exhibit, challenging us to rethink how history gets told and who gets to tell it. And over at Northwestern Michigan College, the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute’s Beneath the Surface exhibition explores the future of water stewardship, a local concern with global stakes.
Once you’ve filled up on art, traverse the local wineries and breweries for a taste of fall. Today brings live music at French Valley Vineyards—Zeke Clemons will be performing, bringing those grapevines to life with his melodies. Whether you’re a fan of jazz, folk, or a little homegrown rock, area venues like the City Opera House and the Dennos Museum Center continue to feature a range of musical acts every week, so be sure to check the latest performance listings if you’re thirsty for a night out.
If you’re itching for the outdoors, this is also prime time for a fall color tour. Explore scenic drives or stroll the region’s state parks as the trees begin to put on their autumnal show. And don’t forget—Harvest Days on the Leelanau Peninsula are underway all month long, offering wine lovers the chance to enjoy exclusive tastings along with that famed peninsula hospitality.
Looking ahead, keep your eyes on annual traditions like Traverse City Beer Week and the National Cherry Festival, which carry the flavor of our region straight into the colder months. In Traverse City, there’s always something stirring, whether it’s art, music, or the rhythm of harvest in the crisp fall air.
This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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