Northern Express

If it’s summer, it’s time for music. From tiny Elberta to Traverse City, Petoskey, Wolverine, and elsewhere, the various town halls and park, auditoriums, listening rooms, and rock halls all showcase the sounds of summer. Here are literally HUNDREDS of concerts happening Up North over the next few months 🎶

Let’s Rock! The official Northern Express summer 2026 concert guide If it’s summer, it’s time for music. From tiny Elberta to Traverse City, Petoskey, Wolverine, and elsewhere, the various town halls and park, …

Exploring downtown TC today? Beyond the main drag, are plenty of other hidden gems just steps from the hustle and bustle. Discover 14 spots to eat, drink, take in the arts, and shop slightly off the beaten path.

Off the Beaten Path For tourists and locals alike, nothing beats the charm of Front Street in downtown Traverse City, sprinkled with eateries, craft coffee shops, unique bout…

New to the NoBo district in Traverse City this week is Colibri Wine Bar. Chef Guillaume Hazaël-Massieux’s (of La Bécasse and Bistro Fou Fou) has partnered with Bastien Le Guen to bring wines from across the world, tapas, and desserts to the Commongrounds building.

Hummingbirds, Butterflies, and Wine The buzz in Traverse City is that the hummingbird has come home to roost this June. Guillaume Hazaël-Massieux’s popular Bistro Fou Fou on Cass…