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Crystal Mountain – NEW YEAR’S EVE 2010

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2010

Celebrate the season at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa! We’re giving the gift of a free night’s lodging at the time when you can enjoy it most – during the holidays! Every moment with family and friends is precious, so we invite you to enjoy an extra night. View Details>

FRIDAY – DECEMBER 31, 2010

We’ll have the following special activities for New Year’s Eve 2010. Stay tuned to our Snow Report for slope conditions.

WIZARD WONDERLAND FAMILY FUN! 4-8PM
Crystal Center – Second Floor/Hudson Bay

Wizard Wonderland is filled with magical fun! Geared for ages 12 & under. *

Face painting

Create wizard hats

Wizard games – broom stick races, treasure hunt, wizard bingo

Learn magic tricks

Jelly bean count contest

Hourly drawings for prizes

Magic potions

Meet live owls with wings of wonder, 5-6pm.
Come in a wizard or dragon costume to be entered to win prizes!
Snacks included.

$10 per child, ages 3 & under FREE!
Keep your wristband to re-enter party. If you attend the NYE Holiday Buffet in Northwest Territories, your cover is only $8.
* Parent supervision is required sorry, this is not a drop-off program. Reservation recommended, but not required, 800.968.7686 ext 7000.
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NYE HOLIDAY BUFFET 5PM seating & 7PM seating*
Crystal Center – Northwest Territories

Grilled Atlantic salmon, yankee pot roast with roasted root vegetables, caribbean rice pilaf, chicken tenders, pizza, mac & cheese, ice cream sundae bar and more.
View Menu. Space is limited for Crystal’s NYE Holiday Buffet in the Crystal Center, make your reservation for the 5pm or 7pm seating.


Advance reservations are required. Call ext. 6050.
(Additional NYE dining options below.)

*PLEASE NOTE…Crystal’s NYE Holiday Buffet in the Crystal Center will be open thru 8:30pm. Northwest Territories will close 8:30-9pm for Family Dance Party preparation.
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FAMILY DANCE PARTY! 9PM – 1AM
Crystal Center – Northwest Territories

At 9pm Northwest Territories turns into a rockin’ Family Dance Party with the tunes of Damage Control. Party hats, cash bar, champagne toast at midnight.
Open to all ages (9pm- 1am).

$10/person, includes party favors & champagne toast. If you attend the NYE Holiday Buffet in Northwest Territories, your cover is only $8.

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TEEN DJ DANCE PARTY 9-12PM
Crystal Center – Second Floor/Hudson Bay

Hit the dance floor with Executive Sounds DJ! Single entry only event, chaperoned by Crystal Staff. No reservations required.

$10 Admission ($5 with lift ticket or season pass)

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PAJAMA CARE 7:30PM-12:30AM
Mountain Adventure Zone (second floor)

The evening is full of fun for the little ones including pajama dance, NYE hat creation, games, snacks, movies and more. Children should wear their pajamas. Sleep pads and cribs are provided.

$49 per child, geared for children 12 & under.

Advance reservations required, call 800.968.7686 ext. 7000.

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WILD TOMATO 5-11PM
Enjoy a delicious buffet with prime rib, seafood feast, salad bar, dessert and more. View Menu.Adults $35, Kids (ages 7-12) $15, Kids (6 & under) $10.

Advance reservations required, call 800.968.7686 ext. 6050.

THISTLE PUB & GRILLE 5-10PM

Serving appetizers, savory salads, exquisite entrees and decadent desserts. View Menu.

Advance reservations required, call 800.968.7686 ext. 6052.

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VISTA PARTY 9PM
The Lounge/Third Floor

The annual NYE Vista party returns! Enjoy party favors, rocking sounds of the Flint, MI band Funkilinium, perfect view of the torchlight parade and fireworks at midnight!

NYE party begins at 9pm, must be Ages 21+ to enter.
$10 cover charge.
(Vista will close 8-9pm for celebration preparation!)


Funk/R&B/Soul
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TORCHLIGHT PARADE 11:45PM  style=
Cheers Slope

Join the parade down Cheers! Everyone with a valid season pass or lift ticket is welcome to participate. Parade starts at the top of Cheers at 11:45pm. To carry a torch you must be 16 years of age and you must sign-up at the Snowsports Desk on Friday, December 31st (parent signature required if under 18). Ext. 2000

$10 per person. (Free to Crystal’s houseguests)

FIREWORKS OVER THE MOUNTAIN MIDNIGHT!

Watch a spectacular fireworks show over the mountain. Free to all.

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IN-ROOM BABYSITTING

Offered daily for Crystal’s houseguests, available until 1am on NYE. Advance reservations required, 800.968.7686 ext. 7000.

Schedule is subject to change.

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The Homestead – Art from Michigan’s Wine Coast – February 4, 2011

Glen Arbor Art Association presents an exhibition of local artists from Michigan’s wine country. Sip wine and enjoy small plates of food as you browse the paintings, drawings and sculptures. The exhibit is located at Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead.

Exhibition hours are 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cost: $20 per person at the door, which includes two glasses of wine and small food plates. Additional pours are available for $4/glass or 3 glasses for $10. For each ticket sold, $5 will be donated to Glen Arbor Artists scholarship and free after-school art program for students. Call The Homestead for ticket information at 231.334.5100.
Painting is by Jim Markle, a member of the Glen Arbor Art Association.

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The Homestead – Snowshoe-labration – January 30, 2010

Join us for a fun-filled Snowshoe Photo Scavenger Hunt. You’ll enjoy a 2-mile trek from the resort’s Village through the woods, over the Crystal River and back with snacks and beverages along the way. Bring your digital camera…you’ll snap shots of things along the way that are on the scavenger hunt list. You’ll leave with a goodie bag and a day full of memories.

Brick Wheels of Traverse City wil be on-site to offer snowshoe rentals and sales.

Registration is $20 per person. Call 231.334.5160 to sign up for a 10am, 10:30am or 11am start time.

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Shanty Creek – Beer & Boards Celebration – January 23, 2010

A Winter celebration of craft brewed beer.

Sample up to 12 brews from Shorts Brewing, Co., The Livery, Magic Hat and Bell’s Brewery.

Specialty Brats from Traverse City’s Bayside Market and live entertainment from the Younce Guitar Duo will also be featured.

5 oz. pours…4 for $10, 10 for $20. Then on Sunday, ski with the brewers.

Lodging deals at Shanty include lift ticket and 10 pour beer ticket!

Saturday, January 23, 2010
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Ivan’s at Schuss Mountain, Shanty Creek Resorts

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Traverse City Wine and Art Festival Winter Wine Wonderland – February 14, 2010

Join the wineries of Leelanau, Old Mission & Traverse City at the Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest for a celebration of wine, gourmet desserts, art & fun this Valentines Day.

The Wine Festival will take place Sunday February 14th from 3:00pm-8:00pm as a premier event to ring in the fireworks.

Tickets are $20/$35 Couples

Tickets include:
Souvenir wine glass
5 wine tasting tickets
5 dessert bar tickets
Entry to the winter wine wonderland tent where you will find 5 local wine tasting niches scattered throughout a large outdoor heated tent showcasing the work of select regional artists.

to purchase tickets please visit
http://www.lpwines.com/wine/traverse-city-wine-art-festival-winter-wine-wonderland/

You must be 21+ to attend this event.

Other activities taking place at the Grand Traverse Resort that you can enjoy during the Winter Wine Wonderland are…
free sleigh rides
snowshoe hikes
snowmobile rides
carnival of rides
petting zoo
and much, much more.

Visit the official Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest Website for a complete list of activities throughout the weekend. http://www.winterwonderfest.org

Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010
Time: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

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