We had a great crew show up for our Mother’s Day Belles! Save the date for our next tourney on May 24 at 6pm at @thecoinslottc , which will be a Pokémon launch party. Fun prizes for all who play!
What can we say about the 120+ incredible volunteers who made FCFF/tc possible? Quite simply put: We couldn’t have done it without them. This year’s festival was 100 percent volunteer run, and we heard over and over from our attendees and guests how amazing the volunteer team was. From our incredible volunteer captain Rachel Ratliff to the amazing crew she assembled - including venue managers, emcees, ushers, projectionists, merch and box office reps, runners, greeters, and so many more - this entire event was a labor of love from locals who wanted to give back to their community. Special shout-out to the Filling Station for helping us thank them with a volunteer party Sunday, and cheers to each and every person who gave their time to bring FCFF/tc to life. You truly embodied the #freshcoasting spirit!
Traverse City isn’t ready to stop #FreshCoasting! We’re continuing to see packed and sold-out screenings today on our last day of the festival. Cheers to all you Sunday movie lovers! The final countdown is on…
Fresh Coast aFilm Festival TC inaugural pancake breakfast. Shoutout to Chef Ralph & Sous Chef Jo for the delicious and fluffy cakes! #traversecity #freshcoasting
Opening night of @freshcoastfilm : TC was a trip! Thanks for coming out in full force to @elev8climbing and rocking the after-party with us at @thecoinslottc . Special thanks to @halliekohler for some of these great shots. Day 2 is already underway, let’s keep it going TC!
MERCH: Be like TC founding father Perry Hannah and get your hands on some sweet FCFF/tc swag this week! Merch will be available for sale at the following locations:
> Filling Station Depot/Merch Store (642 Railroad Pl), Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm
> Opening Night Screening at ELEV8 Climbing Gym, Thurs 7pm-9pm
> City Opera House, Friday-Saturday 6pm-9pm (must have ticket/pass to enter)
> Right Bower Coffee/Seven Hills on Old Mission Peninsula, Mon-Sun 8am-3pm (souvenir program only)
If you pre-ordered merch online, you can pick up your orders at the Filling Station Depot anytime during the above posted store hours this week. Please bring a copy of your email receipt. The merch store also serves as a box office and can assist with any ticket needs or questions. Merch is limited in quantities, so get yours while you can!
Extra extra! Our FCFF/tc souvenir program - made in collaboration with the @boardmanreview - has just landed in our online merch store. Packed with exclusive artwork, photography, and behind-the-scenes stories from local writers about this year’s festival, it’s a perfect keepsake for our inaugural event. Snag yours today for just $10 online for local pick-up during the fest, or grab a copy at our merch tables at FCFF/tc while supplies last. All festival merch is available to order through the online store at the link in our bio or TC.FreshCoastFilm.com.
Heads up! Thanks to all the wonderful enthusiasm for FCFF/tc, some festival experiences have started to sell out. All-access weekend passes and Friday and Saturday day passes are now SOLD OUT. Some of our outdoor experiences are also fully booked. The good news is we still have Sunday day passes available, PLUS individual tickets to almost every screening. And there are plenty of free incredible outdoor tours still available, from bike rides around Boardman Lake to conservancy hikes to street art tours to sunrise outings. If you’ve got your heart set on a particular screening or experience, please don’t delay - get your tickets while they last at TC.FreshCoastFilm.com!
Huge gratitude to @westshorebank & @sidvanslyke for hosting @cinejoe for the bank’s first ever Under the Influence event this week! It was a great conversation in a beautiful space, chatting about Joe’s background and all things film - including the upcoming @freshcoastfilm : Traverse City. West Shore Bank was one of the TC festival’s earliest supporters - just one example of the many things they do on a daily basis to invest back into the community. Thanks WSB!
We had an incredible time and great turnout for our Belles @sternpinball Pokémon launch party at @thecoinslottc ! We welcomed some new faces and give away a pile of fun prizes. Join us for our next Belles tourney on Sun April 26 at 6pm at Coin Slot. Bring a friend and come flip some pins!
This week, we’re serving up Traverse City’s hottest headlines… with a side of chocolate shakes.
Join Beth Milligan, Gary Gatzke, and me for a special Food Fight edition of Currently: News Roundup as we dig into the stories everyone is talking about—then put some of the region’s favorite chocolate shakes to the test.
On the menu:
Dairy Lodge
Don’s Drive-In
Oakwood Proper Burgers
Who has the richest chocolate flavor?
Who gets the texture just right?
And most importantly… who wins the Food Fight?
Catch the full episode Friday morning wherever you get your podcasts.
Because local news should come with a little flavor.
#CurrentlyTC #TraverseCity #NewsRoundup #FoodFight #SupportLocal ChocolateShake
