Event Calendar
Join the Jeff Haas Trio every Thursday this summer at Chateau Chantal for a sensory treat! Enjoy the amazing sunset over the vineyards and West Grand Traverse Bay.
No tickets or RSVP needed, event is free of charge and open to all.
Special Guests for September 2:
The season finale of Chateau Chantal’s Jazz at Sunset on Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm will feature a jam session with vocalist Janice Keegan, flutist Nancy Stagnitta, saxophonists Laurie Sears and Bill Sears and trumpeters Rob Smith and Chris Lawrence. With Jack Dryden on bass, Randy Marsh on drums …and Haas at the Chateau grand piano, the expanded group will perform classics from the jazz cannon as well as selections from Jeff’s extensive book of originals.
“What better way to celebrate the end of the summer series of Jazz at Sunset than a jam session featuring many of the dynamite musicians who have visited with us this summer,” enthuses Haas. “It’s a great way to wrap up another wonderful summer season at the Chateau. This is also a perfect session to bring the whole family and give the kids a chance to get up close and personal with the music and many of the finest musicians in the state.”
Bring the family and friends and enjoy the best in live jazz, taste select Chateau Chantal wines and lemonade for the kids (yes, this is a very family-friendly environment), and feast your eyes on spectacular panoramic views of West and East Grand Traverse Bays. And there is no admission charge. It all happens at Chateau Chantal on Old Mission Peninsula, 1.7 miles north of the village of Mapleton on Center Road. For more information, call (231) 223-4110 or email: wine@chateauchantal.com.
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Celebrate all things Michigan over Labor Day weekend at northern Michigan’s newest summer tradition: Pure Michigan Labor Days, September 3-6, 2010. Lodging packages from $79 per person, per night. Lodging package details. |
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| Farmer’s Market 4-7 Locally grown fruits, vegetables and other garden produce from neighboring farms, along with handmade soaps and crafts from local artisans. Mtn Adventure Zone, ext. 7500. |
Ice Cream Social 6-9pm |
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| Taste of Michigan 4-8pm Taste Michigan wines, sample Michigan craft beers, and enjoy local foods and signature products from throughout the state - all while you enjoy live entertainment by The Bihlman Bros unplugged. |
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| HUGE Winter Sale 4-8pm Clearance prices on 2009-10 winter gear and accessories. Located on the second floor of the Lodge. We’ll also have sale items in each of our retail shops throughout the weekend. |
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| Outdoor Float-in Family Movie 9:30pm Bring your bathing suit and relax in the Park at Water’s Edge outdoor pool while enjoying Alice in Wonderland on the big screen. Free with admission to the Park at Water’s Edge. (Free for Crystal’s houseguests.) Ext. 7000. |
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| Labor Days 5k 9am | Family Golf Scramble | |
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| Big Splash Pool Party 5-9pm Pool games for all ages, prizes and entertainment at the Park at Water’s Edge outdoor pool and water playground. Free with admission to the Park at Water’s Edge. (Free for houseguests.) Ext. 7000. |
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| 2-for-1 Community Day Sample all the fun you can handle at special rates! Park at Water’s Edge: 2-for-1 passes Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide: 2-for-1 rides (single ticket) Vertical Edge Climbing Wall: 2-for-1 climbs |
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The sun is setting a little bit earlier and the people on the streets are starting to thin out. In celebration of all our guests and Fishtown friends, come out and listen to the awesome Egon, featuring Angela’s stellar vocals. Despite the flooding and strikes in Mexico, we’ve secured the Corona, and are bringing out the new Coors Light aluminum bottles. Leland Lemonades are always in style.
Cover is the standard $10
*21+ with …valid ID only
See you there!
The 2nd annual Michigan Schooner Festival sails once again September 10-12 on West Bay in Traverse City at Open Space Park and Clinch Park Marina.
The festival will feature 7 Tall Ships. On Friday September 10th, the Grand Parade of Sail will be a beautiful sight as the ships sail down West Grand Traverse Bay together and dock at Clinch Marina. Saturday events include ship tours, food, entertainment, the Ring of Steel pirate reenactment troupe, artist vendors, kids games, and ticketed sailings, including a special “gun battle sail” aboard the Armed Sloop Welcome. Sunday starts off with a “Pancakes with Pirates” breakfast at the Open Space with more fun to follow.
A total of seven schooners will be on hand for the festival. These include Maritime Heritage Alliance’s three ships - Madeline, Welcome and Champion — as well as four tall ships from around the region.
• Schooner tours and sailing throughout the weekend
• Daily demonstrations and reenactments
• Pancakes with Pirates Breakfast
• Maritime music throughout the weekend
• Daily children’s activities with food and fun
for all ages
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| SATURDAYS | OCTOBER 16, 23, 30, 2010 | |
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| Join Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa for three fun-filled Harvest Days. Take a scenic chairlift ride to the mountain top or hay ride to the pumpkin patch, watch pumpkin sculpting by the famous jack-o-lantern creator - Ed Moody, compete in the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic, celebrate at Octoberfest, and at day’s end venture into Crystal’s frightening Haunted Forest. |
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| Crystal Coaster 12-5pm |
Farmer’s Market 3-6pm |
Chairlift Rides 4-6pm |
Haunted Forest 6:30-9:30pm |
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Celebrate the colors and scents of autumn during Crystal Spa Days October 10-24. Enjoy three select services offered at just $69 and experience the tranquility of this luxury oasis.
Call 800-968-7686 ext. 7200 to make your appointment today!
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A relaxing Swedish massage consisting of smooth, long strokes with light to moderate pressure.
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| PURE RESULTS PUMPKIN PEEL FACIAL |
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A classic facial to indulge the skin and relax the mind, while promoting the general health and appearance of the skin by calming irritation, replenishing lost nutrients and boosting its natural ability to protect against environmental damage and stress. This treatment is especially effective in treating rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and severely dry, sensitive skin.
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| LEMONGRASS MIMOSA BODY SCRUB |
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This deeply exfoliating Bamboo Scrub combines zesty Lemongrass with exotic florals of Mimosa,
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Special pricing is available October 10-24, 2010 only. A spa service charge of 18% will be added to all treatments. Not valid |
| CRYSTAL SPA DAYS LODGING PACKAGE |
| From $119* per adult, per night Our best spa and lodging value of the season! The Crystal Spa Days Package includes nightly lodging and your choice of one of our special Crystal Spa Days services, PLUS fitness classes and use of the spa locker rooms, meditation lounge and outdoor hot tub.  *Rate is per adult, per night, based on double occupancy in Guest Room accommodations. Taxes, room and spa service fees are additional. Valid October 10-24, 2010. |
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Join us for a harvest celebration! From noon to 4pm, come in for complimentary wine tastings, grape stomping (2pm), mini-seminars, and open house! Free of charge and open to families. Guests must be 21 to taste wine.
If you have not received an invitation, and you’d like to enjoy lunch with us, please purchase a lunch ticket for $5 at our online webstore at www.chateauchantal.com. Lunch is family friendly and does not include… wine - brats, baked beans, chips, apple cider, apples with caramel and popcorn included.
The winery will be open for regular complimentary wine tasting from 11am-7pm.
Call with any questions to 1-800-969-4009
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Shanty Creek Resorts Presents: The Dominic Fortuna Dinner Show
Every Friday July 16 - August 27 • 6pm • Ivan’s Mountainside Grill
The show, “Jukebox Gold,” features hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s by artists such as Elvis, Chuck Berry, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Tina Turner and more. It’s energetic and fun for all ages!
Adults $44.95 • Children 12 & Under $22.50
Price includes salad, choice of entrée and dessert.
Seating is limited. Advance reservations required.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY! CALL 231.533.7093
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Our Tapas Tour experience consists of a tour of the winery that winds through the vineyard and cellar as the winemaking process is explained from vine to wine, and concludes with our tapas-style exploration of wine and food pairing. We aim to satisfy your appetite for wine knowledge as well as for tapas! Offered daily from Mid-June to the end of August.
Tapas is a centuries old, Spanish tradition of serving small, savory dishes with wine. The tradition began when these small plates were placed on ‘top’ of the wine glasses as a lid. Taverns filled these tiny plates with morsels such as olives, cheeses or smoked meats. Today, Chateau Chantal has taken up this tradition with our very own Tapas Tours. We have prepared a delicious collection of tapas and paired them with our own Chantal wines. We would love to share them with you.
Reservations are required at least one day in advance, and may be made by calling us at
(800) 969-4009 or booking through our online web store at www.chateauchantal.com
Wine and Food Pairings
Greek Salad Bites on Cucumber Slices with Tonight Sparkling Wine
Tonight is a dry sparkling Blanc de Blanc (white wine from white grapes) made from a blend of Riesling and Chardonnay. Bubbly isn’t just for special occasions anymore! The refreshment found in this dry style pairs excellently with the richness of the cheese, the cool of the cucumber, and the saltiness from the Kalamata olive.
Creamy Cheese, Pear Slice, and Candied Walnuts with Pinot Grigio
A bright and fruity example of this delicate grape that is crisp, dry, and packed with fruit. It has a stony minerality that flows from the front of the palate to the finish. The key notes are lime, tangerine, nectarine and floral. The bright acidity of this Pinot Grigio cuts through the rich creaminess of the cheese while the fruitiness is accented by the sweetness of the pear and walnuts.
Mushroom Pate on Crostini with Pinot Noir
A medium bodied red with great delicacy and finesse, this is another classic pairing— “a kiss of culinary perfection!” The earthy characteristic found in both the Pinot Noir and mushrooms come together well, aided by the mild oak characteristics of the wine. Blending the mushrooms with goat cheese complements the wine since the slight acidity of the Pinot cuts the buttery mouth feel of the cheese, leaving a lovely finish.
Thai Cauliflower with Peanut Satay with Select Harvest Gewurztraminer
Made in a sweet style, this grape hails from Germany where “Gewurz” means spice. A very floral and aromatic wine, it creates a unique mending with Asian and Eastern flavors. Roasted and marinated cauliflower created the perfect base for this sauce which integrates the creaminess of peanuts with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and other Asian ingredients.
BLT Bites and Cracked Pepper with Nice Red
A nice general guideline for wine and food pairing is that salty and spicy foods go well with low alcohol, fruity wines. This pairing is the perfect embodiment of that idea. The Nice Red is a fruity, semi-dry red, served chilled, that is the perfect balance for the salty bacon and slight sweetness of the tomato.
Malbeque BBQ Sauce Slider on a Cornbread Muffin with Reserve Malbec
The pairing was simple for the Malbec—serve with a dish that uses Malbeque BBQ sauce! We had a bbq sauce made locally with our Argentine Malbec to create the perfect pairing. The sauce actually contains 32% Malbec wine reduction! Deep and opulent, the Malbec requires a robust pairing. Our house made mini cornbread muffins make a great base for our “meaty” sliders. Adding extra Malbeque sauce creates further melding in this savory pairing.
Smoked Whiefish Pate Crostini with Semi-Dry Riesling
The Semi-Dry Riesling is a medium dry white wine with a complex acid structure, mineral notes of flint and steel, with fruit characters of grapefruit and Granny Smith apple. The acid structure makes this wine very food friendly and in this case, helps cut through the creaminess of the paté. It’s the classic Northern Michigan pairing!
Blue Cheese and Walnut Twists with Late Harvest Riesling
The Late Harvest Riesling is a well balanced (sugar & acid) sweet wine. Although such wines are often paired with light and mild fare, we have discovered it marries well with blue cheese as the sweetness of the wine lessens the sharp nature of the cheese.
Cerise Truffle with Cerise, cherry port
Cerise is a cherry port style wine made from whole tart cherries that are distilled and blended with cherry wine. The exceptional sweetness of this dessert wine begs for a luscious treat, and the rich flavor of the wine demands everyone’s favorite - chocolate! These truffles are made locally, by Chocolatier Mimi Wheeler, with our Cerise cherry port to create an amazing pairing.
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Be part of the magic of the first annual Traverse City Children’s Book Festival - Michigan’s ONLY children’s book fest - Saturday, November 13th, 2010 at the City Opera House. Admission is free!
TCCBF is a celebration of children, families, community, and literacy. The festival offers a sampling of the best children’s books from a variety of Michigan and national publishers who will be on hand with wonderful stories for the entire family! Local non-profits will be on hand with fun, kid-friendly activities and crafts.
Best selling author Carl Sams will bring an exclusive screening of his new film, First Snow in the Woods based on the book!
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The Sara Hardy Farmers Market sells a variety of plants, produce and baked goods specializing mainly in locally grown products.
The Farmers Market is located off of the Grandview Parkway, between Union and Cass Streets.
The Market is open Saturdays beginning May 8 through October 30, 2010, from 8 am to noon.
On June 15, the Market is open on Wednesdays as well as Saturdays, also from 8am to noon, through September 25, 2010.
The Market is not in operation on July 3, 7 and 10, due to the National Cherry Festival.
The last Market day of the season is October 30, 2010.
Persons interested in selling items that are “from the earth” and homegrown at the Farmers Market, can contact Market Master Betty Boswell at 231-941-0249. Inquiries about the Farmers market should be dicrected to the DDA offices at 231-922-2050.
Farmers Market Rules
Farmers Market Application
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Our Wine Dinners are the perfect way to experience the best of Northern Michigan. Our delicious local wines are paired with a 6 course meal prepared by Chef Les Hagaman, owner of neighboring B&B, Tesoro Inn.
Learn from our knowledgeable staff about food and wine pairings while enjoying this beautiful meal and making new friends. Please bring an eager palate, an inquisitive mind, and an empty stomach!
When:
Wednesday and Saturday Evenings, June 16th thru Sept. 4
Time:
Optional Winery Tour at 6:00pm
Dinner Seating at 6:30pm
Cost:
$50 per person, plus tax and gratuity - Save $5 in June with this coupon!
Reservations are required at least one day in advance, and may be made by calling us at
(800) 969-4009 or by booking online at www.chateauchantal.com
Chateau Chantal Wine Dinners - Blog Postings and Press
• Cherry Blossoms, Great Wine & Some Wonderful Cookery
• Chateau Chantal Wine Dinner Photos on Facebook
• Sneak Preview of the Wine Dinner at Chateau Chantal from Up North Foodies
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A best seller…for good reason. Enjoy a full weekend of spectacular autumn color in beautiful Leelanau County, taste exceptional local wines and savor the flavors of a five-course dinner.
This season’s tour includes visits to four of Leelanau County’s finest wineries - Cira Estate Winery, 45 North, Bel Lago and Chateau Fontaine. The day begins with brunch on Saturday morning at The Homestead. The tour departs at noon and returns… at approximately 4:00 pm. At 6:00 pm guests gather for a decadent five-course winemaker dinner prepared by Executive Chef John Piombo.
The Autumn-in-the-Vineyards package includes two nights’ lodging, wine tour with transportation, Saturday brunch, winemaker dinner, Sunday breakfast, and includes a Welcome gift basket including a logo wine key for $531 per couple, based on double occupancy (plus tax/tariff).
Space is limited. Call now for reservations: 231.334.5100.
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Party with a purpose.
On June 26 from 3 - 11 PM join the Traverse City Parrot Head Club to help benefit Goodwill Inn and Habitat for Humanity.
Tim Krause kicks off the evening of live entertainment.
The Keelhaulers take it to the next level.
Games, prizes, celebrity dunk tank, food and drink bargains, all for a good cause.
Go to www.tcparrotheads.com for pictures of last year’s phun and more information.
The 2010 Inland Seas Music Festival will take place on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 10:00am - 5:00pm on the waterfront at the Inland Seas Education Center in Suttons Bay.
“Song of the Lakes” to be Feature Attraction
The Inland Seas Music Festival will provide live music from several area groups throughout the day. Performances on the main stage include:
* 10:00 - 11:15am - “Handy Billy”
* 11:30am - 2:00pm - “Wild Sullys”
* 2:30 - 5:00pm - “Song of the Lakes”
Live music will also be provided down by the boardwalk, with the “Interlochen Ensemble-Brass Quintet” performing in the morning and “Handy Billy” performing in the afternoon.
5K Schoolship Run will Kick Off the Festival
This year’s Inland Seas Music Festival will begin at 9:00am with a 5K Schoolship Run along scenic Lake Michigan. It is only $30 to participate, and all racers who register before July 7th will receive a t-shirt and water bottle. A lite snack will also be provided after the race. Age group awards will be presented during a ceremony after the race. Click here to register.
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