http://www.tcblogger.com Traverse City, Michigan Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:05:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [flickr]set:72157624630815976(thumb, 7)[/flickr]Summer Photos from Traverse City (July 2010) -- Click on photos for slideshow view [feedsnap]http://feeds2.feedburner.com/TcBloggerFeatured[/feedsnap] http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=229 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=384 9am - Half-Marathon • 10K Run/Walk • 5K Run/Walk | (11:30am Kid's Event) Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa and the Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library cordially invite you to participate in what is quickly becoming one of northern Michigan's favorite running events. Whether you're a ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=281 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. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Family Movie Farmer's Market 4-7 Locally grown fruits, vegetables and other garden produce from neighboring farms, along with ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=399 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=402 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=403 The weekend features a spectacular race through Leelanau's vineyards and a self guided wine tour of LPVA member wineries featuring world class wines and culinary delights that reflect the season's bounty. In 2010 we are highlighting local foods and each wineries food pairing will feature locally sourced ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=278 SATURDAYS | OCTOBER 16, 23, 30, 2010 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=405 Visit Shanty Creek Resorts Website >>>> http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=377 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! INDIAN SUMMER MASSAGE A relaxing Swedish massage consisting of smooth, long strokes ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=371 5th Annual Peak-to-Peak Mountain Bike Race presented by Right Brain Brewery Crystal Mountain Resort Thompsonville, MI Saturday, October 16, 2010 10:00 am Endoman Promotions and Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan are pleased to present the Fifth Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic, presented by Right Brain Brewery. This epic event is ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=282 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=404 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=385   From $79* per adult, per night Available September 1-2, 6-9, 12-13, 19-21, 26; October 5, 13-14, 17, 20-26, 29-31, 2010. Hit the links at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa this fall and save! Tee it up on one of two northern Michigan championship golf courses and stay in the Midwest's finest ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=285   Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa with an outdoor Yoga class on top of the mountain! No matter what your experience level, yoga offers excellent health and wellness benefits, and provides a unique perspective to exercise and fitness. Meet at the Peak ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=379 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=372 Monday through Thursday, October 4-7, 2010 Students will create a series of 3 to 9 small paintings on a specific subject.  These works will be mounted on a full sheet of watercolor paper with related wash painted on it.  The subject could be a barn.  Each small ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=389 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=400 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=380 The favorite Great Lakes Photo Tour for alumni!  Participants are treated to one of the most beautiful areas in Michigan.  The splendor of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the quaintness of the Leelanau Peninsula offer outstanding scenic view of sweeping dunes, vast Lake Michigan ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=390 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=369 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=271 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, ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=373 The Ride Around Torch is an annual one-day 26, 63 or 100 mile bicycle tour on lightly trafficked rural roads primarily along the scenic shores of Torch Lake, Michigan’s longest and one of its most beautiful inland lakes with unusually clear, bright turquoise hued waters. Several ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=392 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 ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=386 "Here Come's the Sun" is on Monday May 31. Come dance on the deck to The Hidden Agenda Band playing 1-5pm. Corona, Pacifico, Landshark, and Leland Lemonade features. Summer is here. Visit The Cove in Leland Website >>>> http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=367 Second Annual M-22 Challenge - 9AM Saturday, June 12, 2010 - Glen Arbor, MI The M-22 Challenge is a multi-discipline event based in beautiful Leelanau County in Northern Michigan. Designed to challenge athletes against the natural terrain and environmental elements of the area, the challenge is open to first time racers ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=232 Chris Lawrence, a hot young trumpeter from Grand Rapids who wowed audiences when he performed in TC last month. Chris, who looks like a healthy Chet Baker and sounds like Freddie Hubbard, will join the Jeff Haas Trio with his very personal sound and takes on Someday My Prince Will Come, ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=370 National Cherry Festival Takes Flight over West Grand Traverse Bay Again in 2010 with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The National Cherry Festival will kick off its 84th annual celebration with a highly anticipated and patriotic 4th of July weekend return visit by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, along with ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=381 Grab your girlfriends to sip, savor and enjoy this fun 'Girls Night Out' event! Visit the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula on this evening devoted to women, wine and food. Each of the seven wineries will offer a wine selection expertly paired with an appetizer prepared by a local restaurant chef, ... http://www.tcblogger.com/?p=235