"Traverse City Tomorrow" is billed by organizers as an interactive event for the public to advocate for the change they would like to see in the city.

There are a variety of ways to get to this event. You can attend in person at the City Opera House at 7 p.m. tonight (Jan 25).

Or, you can watch it live on channel 97, the Up North TV channel, or channel 99, the Government Access channel.

Or, you can watch it live at www.upnorthmedia.org

Not sure what "Traverse City Tomorrow" is all about?

Here is the most recent Record-Eagle article:

"Don Coe believes modern agriculture is changing, with more consumers wanting to buy local products directly from farmers.

"It gives the latter an opportunity to expand their industry, said Coe, managing partner of Black Star Farms winery in Suttons Bay. But that can only happen if necessary infrastructure is in place.

"That could mean more booth space at a downtown farmers market, making zoning laws more flexible or supporting the use of local products at events in city parks.

"Growth is possible by "literally going back to a form of agriculture that existed 100 years ago when farms fed their neighbors first," Coe said. "We could continue to have agriculture be one of the prime industries in our area if we're aware of them."

"Six panelists represent a variety of industries and perspectives, including agriculture, arts and culture, education and health care.

"Besides Coe, speakers are to include Derek Bailey, tribal chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians; filmmaker and Traverse City Film Festival founder Michael Moore; Ed Ness, president and chief executive officer of Munson Medical Center; Tim Nelson, president of Northwestern Michigan College; and Marsha Smith, executive director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City."

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Photo: Traverse City Opera House by cmu chem prof.