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Fall Festival Sale Downtown TC

Fall Festival Sale and Store Specials in Downtown Traverse City

Saturday, October 4th participating shops will feature store sales and specials to celebrate the Fall Festival.

Happy Apple Days will take place from October 4 – 11th. Customers of Downtown will be greeted with bushels of fresh local apples at participating stores. Take in Downtown Traverse City and enjoy an apple.

For more information on events and activities in Downtown Traverse City visit their website or call 231.922.2050.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:48:42-05:00September 24th, 2008|Check This Out, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown TC Art Walk Friday 9/19

Art Adorns Downtown Traverse City

Downtown Traverse City will host the semi-annual Art Walk on Friday September 19th. Take a self-guided tour of the participating shops and galleries downtown, enjoy wine and snacks along the way and discover the many talents of the artists on display. Visit all participating shops, collect a stamp at each location and enter to win a $500 gift certificate.

For more information visit the Downtown Traverse City website or call 231.922.2050

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-08T12:43:12-05:00September 19th, 2008|Art Scene, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown TC Art Fair Saturday 8/16

Fine Artists Showcase Their Work Along Cass Street

Fine art will fill the street this weekend when Downtown Traverse City hosts its annual Downtown Art Fair on Saturday, August 16. Located along South Cass Street between East Front and Washington Streets, the annual juried fine arts fair will feature approximately 70 Midwest and national artists. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., rain or shine.

The Downtown Art Fair, sponsored by McMillen’s Instant Framer and WCCW, and is the third and final summer art fair hosted by the Downtown Traverse City Association. The others included the Old Town Arts and Crafts Fair in June and the National Cherry Festival Arts and Crafts Fair in July. All are open to the public free of charge.

For more information, call the DTCA office at (231) 922-2050 or visit www.downtowntc.com. To learn about the restaurants, events and businesses in Downtown Traverse City check out their card on our Attractions page.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T11:21:13-05:00August 14th, 2008|Art Scene, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Friday Night Live Returns 7/25

Downtown Traverse City Hosts Community Block Parties

Jazz, art, food and fun will fill East Front Street when Downtown Traverse City kicks off its 2008 series of Friday Night Live on July 25. Held each Friday from 5:30-9 p.m. through August 22, Downtown’s popular community block party features a full slate of music, entertainment, food, demonstrations and family activities along the 100 and 200 blocks of East Front.

The July 25 event showcases “All That Jazz” featuring musical performers such as Archipelago Project, Big Noise and area high school jazz ensembles. Also performing “on stage” along Front Street is the return of juggler Tommy Tropic, Izzy the Clown, face painting by Margaret Anne Slawson and caricatures by Jill Justin.

2008 Friday Night Live Schedule

July 25: All that Jazz
August 1: Street Sale
August 8: Outdoor Adventure
August 15: Art’s Alive
August 22: 50’s Sock Hop

For more information call the DTCA office at 231.922.2050 or visit www.downtowntc.com.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T11:37:24-05:00July 23rd, 2008|Attractions, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown Traverse City Offers Reusable Bags

Merchants Go Green Downtown

A reusable bag program has been introduced in Downtown Traverse City. The reusable shopping bags are 16” x 20” and offered at a cost of $1 per bag. “Downtown Traverse City has made a conscious effort toward our community and preserving our environment by recycling, reducing and now reusing. Like many others, we are happy to offer reusable bags to reduce waste in our community,” says Colleen Paveglio, DDA Marketing Director.

The Downtown Reusable Bag program is sponsored by the over 150 merchants, restaurants and businesses who are members of the Downtown Traverse City Association. For more information, call the DTCA office at (231) 922-2050 or visit www.downtowntc.com.

Bags are available for purchase at the following Downtown Traverse City merchants:

Backcounty Outfitters
Captain’s Quarters
Cherry Stops
Cottage Garden
Diversions
Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars
Grand Traverse Pie Co.
Harbor Wear
Higher Self Book Store
Holiday Traditions
Items
Kay’s
Kilwin’s
Lighting Center
McMillen’s Instant Farmer
Park Place Hotel
Radish
So Many Books, So Little Time
Trains & Things
Votruba
What to Wear

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T11:52:04-05:00July 9th, 2008|Check This Out, Services, Traverse City|0 Comments

Alternative Transportation Expo & Smart Commute Week

Smart Commute week returns to Traverse City June 2nd – June 6th

Kicking off the season will be an Alternative Transportation Expo from 7pm – 9pm in Downtown Traverse City. Features include a bike rodeo for kids, alternative fuel vehicles, energy demonstrations, a local carpool program, bike shop, outdoor outfitter displays and more!

For more information about Smart Commute Week, TART, or to participate in the Commuter Cup Challenge call 941-4300 or visit their website here.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T12:28:36-05:00June 2nd, 2008|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Wine Bar Opens at the Cherry Stop

The Cherry Stop Brings Wine Tasting to Downtown Traverse City

If you’ve wandered into the popular cherry store this spring you’ve probably noticed some changes. Owners Nick and Jamie Roster took on a few renovations, and some minor construction to create a fabulous new resource for wine lovers and area wineries alike. Their Northern Michigan Wine Bar will feature wine selections from over 20 local wineries. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and compare wines in flights or by the glass.

They are currently featuring two flights of cherry wines, representing five different wineries in each, as well as a flight of Riesling. The paid tastings, as required by state liquor laws, are reasonably priced, with flights for $3.50 and single tastings for $0.75. And unlike most tasting rooms their wines are also available by the glass. The Cherry Stop has increased their wine inventory substantially to accommodate the new tasting bar and allow guests the option to purchase a bottle before they leave.

With an ever growing number of area wineries, and countless wines available, the Rosters plan to feature new wines and wineries on a rotating basis. Future opportunities include special events with the winemakers, featured tastings, and food pairings including cheese and desserts from local businesses.

For more information about The Cherry Stop, including a map to their location, check out their card on our Attractions page, or visit their website here.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T12:30:32-05:00June 1st, 2008|Attractions, Check This Out, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments