Summer means lots of live music, and on this week’s “Currently,” Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) welcome Joe Beyer, freelance writer, to kick things off with his full guide to our region’s summer concert season—from big names at Interlochen to intimate local venues like Iron Fish, SummerSounds, and the Alluvion.

This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks.

Beth then takes us inside the latest developments at the Cherryland Center, where a new trampoline park is bouncing into the former Macy’s space. Plus: what the space won’t become, and what it signals for the future of the site. We also cover City Commission updates, including key decisions and priorities heading into the summer.

Currently is a Compass Local Podcast, produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

In Episode 17 of Currently, we're going "OG style" as host Christal Frost and Traverse City Ticker's Beth Milligan have a "classic duo" breakdown of the week’s biggest stories in Northern Michigan.

​This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks.

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First up: It’s Restaurant and Retail Roundup time — from new openings to surprise closures, Beth breaks down the latest movement in TC’s ever-changing culinary and business scene. Then, we talk about the YMCA’s plans for a brand new childcare center on the west side and what it means for growing families and the Long Lake community. Finally, we spotlight the Old Town Playhouse as they prepare to celebrate a landmark anniversary season — and trust us, they've got something special in store.

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Plus: King Kong invades Coin Slot, the Pit Spitters return to Turtle Creek Stadium, and we dish on our weekend plans, including the Michigan Arts & Culture Summit and some great local live music.

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Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

On this week’s episode of Currently, we’re digging into everything from international healthcare recruitment to backyard septic tanks—and topping it off with an almost-summertime treat!

This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks.

Joining Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) is Ed Ronco, News Director for Interlochen Public Radio, who brings us a story about Munson’s plan to recruit 170 nurses from the Philippines as part of an effort to address staffing shortages across its hospital network.

Then, Beth gives us updates on two big developments: the introduction of new county-wide septic inspection rules in Grand Traverse County, and her much-anticipated Summer 2025 Guide.

Next, Ed previews a fascinating piece coming next week from IPR’s Ellie Katz about the state’s deer baiting ban and how it intersects with the DNR’s efforts to raise hunting license fees.

And finally, we celebrate our Sweet 16 episode with a visit from Scott Pierson of Super Cone, the brand-new custard and soft serve window at The Coin Slot in downtown Traverse City.

Currently with Christal Frost is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.