Topics this week: 2020 Chili Cook-off Winners: 1-Alarm – Francisco’s Market 2-Alarm –  Raduno 3-Alarm-  Burritt’s Fresh Markets Seafood – Scalawags Whitefish & Chips Vegetarian – The Franklin White – Red Mesa Grill Ethnic – Betty’s Hot Dish No Bean – Aerie Restaurant & Lounge People’s Choice – Red Mesa Grill, white chili Real Estate and Business Changes in Downtown 4 way Stop / Traffic signal Front/Hall St.  (NorthPeak) Opinion -  4 way stops in general.  I’m all for them, what say you? SLOW DOWN on snowy roads.  PLEASE??  Cruise ships in TC? Events in (OR NEAR) Traverse City: Thursday 23rd -  Urban drawing and Sketching  - 6-8pm Crooked Tree Arts Center   $70 (4 weeks) Friday and Saturday 24th-25th - The Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference Grand Traverse Saturday 25th   3rd Annual Ice Wine Festival - Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn 11-5 Yeti Fest Weather this week Close: If you would like to be interviewed for the podcast, have an event or a subject you would like me to talk about , email me mike@mikedell.com

Traverse City Podcast

01-20-2020 – Chili Cook-off Winners

From a Squeaky chair in Traverse City Michigan, This is the Traverse City Podcast for the week of January 13th, 2020 Business closings the last few years. Hooters, Ruby Tuesday, Wendy’s, Scheldes, House of Dogs, many more.  Both Chains and locals. Horizon Books to close in 2020 Radio business WLDR is off the air. WBNZ is off the air WIAA is off the air (technical glitch, they are still streaming) 106.7/105.5 ESPN Radio off the air Other radio changes coming. Events in (OR NEAR) TC: Jan 14th TC Celtic - Traditional Irish Folk  - Workshop Brewing Company - 6:30pm. Jan 14-15, 9am-12noon  Beginner and intermediate Social media training. RSVP at the website.  $5 each day for non-members and free for members. Jan 17th - Friday Night Flicks - State Theatre Jan 17th.  Coffee hours with Sen. Wayne Schmidt.   9am: Park Street Café, TC. 11am: Elk Rapids District Library Jan 18th   Downtown Chili Cook-off   Park Place from 11am-3pm Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tour 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Starts at Big Little Wines in Suttons bay.   Jan 18th-19th  Home Show - Grand Traverse Resort 9am Saturday 3pm Sunday. Weather this week:  Snow snow and more snow If you would like to be interviewed for the podcast, have an event or a subject you would like me to talk about , email me mike@traversecitypodcast.com

1-13-20 Traverse City Podcast

From a Squeaky chair in Traverse City Michigan.  This is the 1st Official episode and kind of a soft Launch of the TCP.  I will be polishing is up over the next few episodes. This show is for Snowbirds from Northern Michigan, Tourists that plan on visiting and locals.  Kind of a chat with someone "on the ground" around here. Join our FaceBook Group ( The Traverse City Podcast Community) ! Events in (OR NEAR) TC: TC Trimdown - Tue, Jan 7, 3 – 8 PM - Hagerty Center https://traversetrails.org/event/tc-trimdown/ Jan 7th TC Celtic - Traditional Irish Folk  - Workshop Brewing Company - 6:30pm Jan 7th TC NewTech Meetup 6 pm - TC Opra house https://www.meetup.com/TCNewTech/events/xbpngpybccbkb/ Jan 8th -  Winter Recess at the Airport -  Cherry Capitol Airport. 5 – 7 PM  https://z-m-www.facebook.com/events/513534292841820/ Jan 10th at 11:15 - Friday Night Flicks - State Theatere http://tc.today/event/friday-night-flicks/2020-01-10/ Jan 11 and 12 SIPS & SOUPS Saturday  11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Presented By: Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Address: 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Studio 1, Traverse City, MI 49684 https://www.lpwines.com/events/sips-soups/ Chris Michels Band - 8pm Workshop Brewing Co. https://tomaslaverty.com/2019/12/11/chris-michels-band-in-traverse-city-on-01-11-20/ Weather this week in Traverse City: Unseasonably warm last week and almost no snow on the ground (at least around my house).  Until Sunday anway,. Snowy and Colder this week.  Check out the weather forecast for this week. For Daily weather from Traverse City, sign up for my Alexa news briefing. Search for Traverse City Weather (also available here for normal podcast apps) Close: If you would like to be interviewed for the podcast, have an event or a subject you would like me to talk about , email me mike@traversecitypodcast.com This Podcast sort-of sponsored by Blubrry Podcasting.  If you want a free month of Hosting or Pro stats, use my Promo Code MIKE at checkout.

01-05-2020 – Traverse City Podcast Soft Launch

Staring in January 2020, I will be producing the Traverse City Podcast (Take 2).    It will be a weekly show about what it's like to be on the ground here in Traverse City.  Something you won't hear or read from the internet, radio, TV or even Social media.  We will talk about events, the weather, road construction, Hotels and whatever is going on around here from someone who stays here all year around. Hit the subscribe button of choice and stay tuned in 2020! To contact the Traverse City Podcast,  email me, Mike Dell at mike@mikedell.com  

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01-20-2020 – Chili Cook-off Winners

1-13-20 Traverse City Podcast

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Starting January 2020