Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

The Homestead – Art from Michigan’s Wine Country – February 6, 2015

Art, wine and small plate delectables will warm the night as the Glen Arbor Art Association, The Homestead, and Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail team up to offer Art From Michigan’s Wine Country on Friday, February 6, 6-8 pm.

Now in its seventh year at The Homestead’s Mountain Flowers Lodge this fun winter event kicks off Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trails “Taste the Passion” weekend. The Friday night GAAA benefit features an art exhibit and sale of work by local artists, wine from Leelanau wineries, and a small plates menu designed by The Homestead’s chef.

Ticket price is $25 per person with advance reservation. Entrance fee includes one glass of wine, food stations with small plates, and coffee. Additional wine is available for $4/glass or three glasses for $10. Call The Homestead, 334-5100, by February 4 to make an advanced reservation with will call ticket pick up at the event. At the door price is $30 per person the night of the event.

The invitational art exhibit and sale offers recent original works by Bob Ashmun, Jane Batteiger, Linda Alice Dewey, Michelle Hart Jahraus, Christine Nettleton, Joan Richmond, Lisa Wilkins Schulte, and Sally E. Wille. The artists will be on hand to discuss their work.

A portion of each ticket and painting purchase supports the Glen Arbor Art Association programming including a scholarship fund. These programs provide arts opportunities for many families who would not otherwise have them.

Call the Homestead for Reservations: 231-334-5100

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Traverse City Winter Comedy Arts Festival – February 13 – 15, 2015

AMERICA’S TOP POLITICAL COMEDIAN BILL MAHER TO HEADLINE 2015 TRAVERSE CITY WINTER COMEDY ARTS FESTIVAL

February in Northern Michigan will be funny once again when Oscar-winner Michael Moore, “The Goldbergs” star Jeff Garlin, and comedian Doug Benson host the Traverse City Winter Comedy Festival, headlined this year by HBO star and political satirist Bill Maher. Joining Bill will be Doug Benson, Michael Moore, and a slate of popular, edgy comedians February 13-15, 2015, in the historic venues of frozen Traverse City, Michigan.

The hugely popular Bill Maher, host of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” will bring his incisive brand of political satire to TC for one night only on Valentine’s Day, 2015. With his unique insights into Isis, Ferguson, and Ebola, what could be more romantic on this special weekend than the Bill Maher show in Traverse City?

Moore said that Maher is donating his appearance at the festival, “even paying his own way here, because he wants to help out our area and the work of the Traverse City Film Festival. Bill usually plays venues and arenas that seat thousands, so we are especially fortunate to have a comedian of his caliber coming here.”

Operating with the mission of bringing “a dozen comedians, a bunch of movies, thousands of laughs — and 200 inches of snow” to our “The Shining”-like town in February, the festival will feature top comedians in concert, including returning comedian, actor, and podcast host extraordinaire Doug Benson (“@midnight,” “Super High Me”).

In addition to his award-winning stand-up and “Doug Loves Movies” podcast, the thinking man’s stoner is also bringing us a Valentine’s Day treat — a very special edition of the world-famous “Doug Benson Movie Interruption” in which Doug and his buddies will seat themselves in the front row of the State Theatre with microphones in hand to hilariously riff on one of the timeless great-bad movies of all time, “Pretty Woman.”

Benson, Traverse City’s #1 fan, and Garlin have also persuaded a few of their famous and hilarious friends to leave the sunshine of Los Angeles to come to the tundra of the North to perform. The full comedy lineup will be announced in early January, when tickets go on sale.

AND…for the younger members of our population in need of earmuffs both outside and inside the comedy venues, the Traverse City Film Festival and the National Cherry Festival will continue their historic partnership so that Front Street can again be the site of FREE family fun.

Front Street between Park and Cass will be transformed into a veritable winter wonderland with activities like PGA-approved frozen mini golf, an ice skating rink smack dab in the middle of the street, Downtown TC’s own Mt. Everest of sledding, and of course, it wouldn’t be a Comedy Festival without a Ferris Wheel — because what says winter fun quite like the wind whipping against your face at high speeds and heights?

The comedy events will be priced so that all people will be able to attend — and some events will even be free.

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Romancing the Riesling – Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula – February 14, 2015


A Salute to the Riesling

C’est l’amour! Let’s celebrate the varietal for which our beautiful region is most known: the Riesling. We’ve long had a romance with the Riesling grape, and WOMP wineries will be pairing this beautiful wine with a complementary dish that will possibly even make you fall in love a little bit more. In addition to a souvenir wine glass, take advantage of special discounts on most Riesling wine purchases at the participating wineries throughout the event.

Tickets are on sale online and are priced at $15 (plus ticket processing fee) through February 13 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be $20 at the door. A limited number of souvenir wine glasses will be available.

Click here for a full list of wines and dishes to be served, as well as special offers from Old Mission Peninsula businesses on February 14. (Subject to change.)

Please call 231.223.7355 for more details.

Save the date!
Saturday, February 14, 2015
11:00am-5:00pm

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Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 2, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Mardi Gras on the Mountain

Let the good times roll at Crystal Mountain with activities galore during Mardi Gras at the Mountain!

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

Noon – 4pm

  • DJ CDX will be playing your favorites at the Crystal Center Patio!
  • Find the Crystal Mountain Court Jester skiing on the mountain.
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the Fleur de Lis scattered around the slopes. Bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!

1 – 3pm: Mardi Gras Mask Making – Held at Lodge Pavilion Tent. $10 per mask.
Let your creativity roll with masks you can decorate! Select your mask shape and adorn it with jewels, feathers and more. No reservations required but we encourage you to arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of the program to ensure enough time to complete your project.

2pm – 5pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+ only.

3pm – 5pm: Live Music in the Slopeside Tent

8pm – 11pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+ only.

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Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 9, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Spring Carnival

Celebrate spring the “up-north” way, with all kinds of snow-filled fun! Fun-in-the-sun costumes are highly encouraged. Get ready for events and activities for the whole family can enjoy during Spring Carnival.

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

9:30 – 10:30am: Cardboard Classic Registration
Please review the rules prior to creating your sled. Held slopeside on the Lodge Patio. Only two racers are allowed per sled. Helmets are required. Day-of-registration required 30-minutes before event start time (10:30am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

10:45am: Creative Sled Contest
Build a sled using only cardboard and duct tape. Sleds must be pre-registered to participate in the Cardboard Classic

11am: Cardboard Classic Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope! View the rules prior to building your sled.

11am – 1:30pm: Slush Cup Registration 
Held on the Lodge Patio. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

Noon – 4pm

  • Executive Sounds will be playing your favorites at the Lodge Patio!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the surfboards scattered around the mountain and bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!

2pm: Slush Cup
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush! Day of registration required at the Lodge Patio at least 30-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Thor.

2pm – 5pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+ only.

8pm – 11pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+ only.

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Crystal Mountain ~ Celts & Kayaks ~ March 16, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Celts & Kilts

Cheers to a fun-filled St. Patrick’s weekend, with plenty of activities for everyone.

9:30 – 10:30AM: Kayaks on the Snow Registration
Be the fastest one down our race course. Equipment provided, personal equipment is prohibited. All participants must have their own helmet and be at least 8 years old. Day-of registration is required 30-minutes prior to the event starting (11am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband. Registration located slopeside on the Lodge Patio. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

11AM: Kayaks on the Snow Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope.

Noon – 4pm

  • Executive Sounds playing your favorite hits at the Lodge Patio!
  • Look for our Leprechauns out skiing on the slopes!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the shamrocks scattered around the mountain and bring one to the Park at Water’s Edge to win a prize.

2pm: Slush Cup 
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush. Day-of registration required at the Lodge Patio at least 30-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Thor. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

 

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