Michigan Schooner Festival - September 10-12, 2010
[ September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ] 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 [...]

Leland Heritage Celebration - September 18, 2010
[ September 18, 2010; ] On Saturday, September 18, the Leland Chamber will again facilitate the annual Leland Heritage Celebration. Join the Leland Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Fishtown Preservation Society, the Leelanau Historical Museum, the Leland Township Library, the Old Art Building, Van’s Garage and the Leelanau Conservancy, for a fun-filled day of discovery. This consists of the Wood Boats on [...]

Chateau Chantal - Harvest Fest 2010 - October 2, 2010
[ October 2, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] 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 [...]

Betsie Valley Run - October 3, 2010
[ October 3, 2010; 9:00 am; ] 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 serious distance runner or [...]

Crystal Mountain - Harvest Days - Saturdays - October 16, 23, 30, 2010
[ October 16, 2010; October 23, 2010; October 30, 2010; ] 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 in the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike [...]

Crystal Mountain - Crystal Spa Days - $69 Spa Services - October 10-24, 2010
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 with light to moderate pressure. Your [...]

Crystal Mountain - Peak-to-Peak Mountain Bike Race - October 16, 2010
[ October 23, 2010; 10:00 am; ] 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 held in and around the [...]

Shanty Creek - The Dominic Fortuna Dinner Show - Every Friday July 16 - August 27
[ July 16, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 23, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 30, 2010; 6:00 pm; August 6, 2010; 6:00 pm; August 13, 2010; 6:00 pm; August 20, 2010; 6:00 pm; August 27, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] 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 [...]

Crystal Mountain - 18-Hole Fall Golf Package
  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 accommodations from just $79* per [...]

Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa - Mountain Top Yoga
  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 Fitness Center, class will walk [...]

Chateau Chantal Tapas Tours - Daily June 15 to End of August
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 [...]

Traverse City Children’s Book Festival - November 13, 2010
[ November 13, 2010; ] 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 [...]

Sara Hardy Farmers Market - Traverse City
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, [...]

Chateau Chantal Wine Dinners - Wednesdays and Saturdays through Sept. 4
[ June 16, 2010; 6:00 pm; June 19, 2010; 6:00 pm; June 23, 2010; 6:00 pm; June 26, 2010; 6:00 pm; June 30, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 3, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 7, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 10, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 14, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 17, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 21, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 24, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 28, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 31, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] 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 [...]

Manitou Passage Golf Club Becomes A Destination Course
Arnold Palmer’s “Signature Course” King’s Challenge is reborn in Leelanau County as Manitou Passage Golf Club Over the past two decades some of the most distinguished new golf courses in America have opened in northern Michigan. Perhaps that’s because the nationally acclaimed golf course architects who designed those courses were inspired by [...]

Nordic Walking Poles Help Wounded Warriors Move
Nordic walking poles from Glen Arbor, Michigan are helping Wounded Warriors move Nordic Walking Poles are radically improving balance, stability, gait, walking posture and walking comfort of Wounded Warriors! Quality Nordic Walking Poles from WWW.SKIWALKING.COM and the American Nordic Walking System have been donated to Wounded Warrior Programs at Walter Reed, Fort Carson, Fort Lewis/Madigan/McChord [...]

Traverse City Wine and Art Festival - August 21, 2010
[ August 21, 2010; 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The 2nd annual Traverse City Wine & Art Festival will take place on Saturday August 21, 2010 from 3-10 PM at the Grand Traverse Commons in front of Building 50 on the lawn under the big tent. About the Festival The Traverse City Wine & Art Festival is a celebration of the wine and culture of [...]

Bel Lago Vineyard and Winery
Our wines are made from grapes grown in family owned vineyards overlooking Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan where the climate and soils favor cool climate classics like Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Auxerrois and others. From these, a variety of still and sparkling wines are carefully crafted for your pleasure. Grown with a [...]

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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The Get Local Giveaway

This year Taste the Local Difference, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa and the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association are teaming up to celebrate local food, wine and arts with the Get Local Giveaway. This summer & fall we’ll give away exciting prizes to people on our mailing lists including the Grand Prize of 2 tickets to any LPVA wine event and two nights’ lodging for 2 in hotel accommodations* at Crystal Mountain Resort! Visit The Get Local Giveaway page for detail.

You are encouraged to sign up for the LPVA Email Newsletter (in the sidebar to the left!) to be notified of additional details and also about upcoming events!

Please note that registering for the vineyard race/walk does not include the admission price for the wine tour. Watching the race/walk is both encouraged and free, but if you are planning to participate in both events you will need to pay your race/walk registration fee and purchase a ticket to the wine trail event.

BUY YOUR HARVEST STOMPEDE TICKETS! - $40
 
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Photos of previous Harvest Stompedes via Flickr:

Join the Leland Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Fishtown Preservation Society, the Leelanau Historical Museum, the Leland Township Library, the Old Art Building, Van’s Garage and the Leelanau Conservancy, for a fun-filled day of discovery.

This consists of the Wood Boats on the Wall at the Museum, Fishtown Fest, Van’s Garage Classic Car Show, a Leland Historic Building art show at the Old Art Building, the Leelanau Conservancy on the Village Green, and more.

Weather permitting, the deck at The Cove will be open and if reservations are sufficient, there will be a historical cruise by Manitou Island Transit.

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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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EVERY SATURDAY (Oct. 16, 23, 30)
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!

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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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 held in and around the beautiful and gently rolling terrain which surrounds Crystal Mountain and will start and finish right at the resort!

If you haven’t ridden this awesome course, this has got to be the year… here are just a few of the great things about racing the P2P: first is the venue. The trail system, which includes both Crystal Mountain property and state land, provides some of the most fun riding in Michigan. The hardwood and pine forests along with rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track will have you humming as you race. The course is fast and challenging but not so difficult that racers new to the sport won’t have a great time. Plus, the pre- and post-race festivities at the Mountain get better every year and while the adults manage to find their way to “adult” activities (read: quaffing cold ones post-race), the general atmosphere is totally family-friendly.

The P2P also serves as a great “warm-up” race to the world famous Iceman Cometh Challenge, this year held three weeks later, on November 6th. And, it will give those riders who weren’t able to get into the Iceman an opportunity to test themselves one last time for the season.

Then there’s the time of year: great temps, beautiful colors – ideal for hearty competition and great family fun. The Clipper chair lift will be running again to view great racing action as the riders scream down the mountainside. And don’t forget the Tour de Tykes kid’s race held immediately following the big event (check with Crystal Mountain for details on the TDT). See you at the Race!

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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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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 accommodations from just $79* per person! Available for a limited time only, our 18-Hole Fall Golf Package includes nightly lodging, 18 holes of golf with shared cart, and unlimited use of our Practice Center.

	or call 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 for reservations.

*Rate is per adult, per night, based on double occupancy in Guest Room accommodations. Taxes and service fee are additional. Offer not valid with other discounts or special offers.

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Juniors Golf Free!
Junior golfers age 17 and under golf for free on the Betsie Valley course, Sunday through Thursday after 4pm, when accompanied by a full paying adult. Juniors receive 50% off the rack rate on both the Betsie Valley and Mountain Ridge courses anytime.

Houseguest Spa Special - Save $25 on spa treatments! Learn more >>

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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 Fitness Center, class will walk together to the Crystal Clipper and ride the chairlift to the mountaintop for a 1-hour yoga experience. After class, you may ride the Crystal Clipper down the mountain.

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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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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 painting is a view or detail of it.  These are arranged on a large paper prepared with a wash of barn texture.  Other suggestions are trees (leaves, twigs, blossoms, etc.) birds, animals, fish, people, etc.Edee encourages originality and will demonstrate many of her traditional as well as innovative ways of creating beautiful effects with watercolor.  In-depth critiques along with color and design instruction make an Edee Joppich workshop an invaluable opportunity for serious painters at every level of experience.

Edee Joppich graduated from Marygrove College with graduate studies from Wayne State University.  Her inspirational classes are widely sought after.  Edee’s work is in corporate and private collections.  She is a signature member of the International Society of Experimental Artists.  www.edeejoppich.com.

Tuition: $325/members/$350 non-members for the four days (9am to 3pm).  Accommodations not included in tuition.  Special accommodation prices are available at The Homestead.

For workshop registration e-mail info@glenarborart.org or call 231.334.6112.

For accommodations at The Homestead call 231.334.5100.

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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 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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Complete tour package includes:  tuition, two nights’ lodging in a Fiddler’s Pond guest room.  For more information or reservations, please call 517.230.1655 or visit http://www.markscarlson.com/glpt/tours/tours.html.

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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

Additional Chateau Chantal Events

• Chateau Chantal Tapas Tours

Chateau Chantal Links

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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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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.

Several villages and hamlets lie along the lake’s shore including Alden, Eastport, Clam River and Torch River.

The ride is a recreational, social tour that is neither a race nor a test of strength although the very hilly 100 mile route can be a challenge.

A picnic lunch at the Elk Rapids Village Beach after the tour is included. Swimming is excellent!

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“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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“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.

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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 and seasoned athletes.

Beginning with a 2 mile run, participants climb their way up the steep and sandy Sleeping Bear Dunes overlooking the area and Lake Michigan. After a rewarding view at the top, runners will get catch their breath on run down and back to the event site.

Next, participants will transition to a 17 mile bike race around Big and Little Glen Lake. Riders will cover a stretch along M-22 and pass Inspiration Point before taking to the water.

The most exciting part of the event takes place on the water and it doesn’t involve swimming. Participants will transition to a short and exciting paddle event where kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surfski’s, or any watercraft powered with only one handheld paddle is allowed. This is sure to be an unforgettable event.

Are you up to the Challenge?

Register for the run, bike, paddle, event to be held in Northern Michigan’s Leelanau County on June 12th, 2010 presented by the Broneah brothers, M-22.

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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, Night in Tunisia, Night and Day as well as tunes by Gershwin, Monk and Haas originals.

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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 civilian acts Christine “CC” Gerner and Billy Werth. The Festival Air Show will take to the sky on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 over West Grand Traverse Bay. The Festival Air Shows are sponsored by Northern Michigan Toyota Dealers, Cherry Capital Airport, Charter Business, Sam’s Club, Harbour Air Services and Schmuckal Oil Company.

The slate of performers guarantees a fast-paced, exciting show over Lake Michigan. The Blue Angels flight team demonstrates the choreographed refinements of Navy-trained flying skills while exhibiting graceful, aerobatic maneuvers like the four-plane diamond, opposing solos and the six plane delta formation.

Traverse City, along with the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station, will prepare for a ‘practice show’ on Friday, July 2 featuring all Air Show performers, with official U.S. Navy Blue Angels performances taking place during the Festival Air Show Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4. The Festival Air Show is expected to get underway at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Both Air Shows will be simulcast on WTCM AM Radio. ‘Flight Deck Seating’ will be available for both Air Shows at the Festival Open Space ‘Upper Deck’.

The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Also appearing in this year’s Festival Air Show is “CC” Gerner. Since learning to fly nearly 20 years ago, Christine “CC” Gerner has logged over 10,000 hours of flight time in a variety of aircrafts ranging from antique biplanes to state of the art Transport Category Airliners.

Join us for the 84th National Cherry Festival Air Show, sponsored by Cherry Capital Airport, Northern Michigan Toyota Dealers, Sam’s Club, and Charter Communications on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 for an exciting airshow, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Watching from the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay? Listen live on WTCM AM 580 to hear air show commentators give minute to minute maneuvering.

U.S. Navy Blue Angels

The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps.

A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation.

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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, plus giveaways from local businesses and artists.

Tickets are $25 and include a souvenir wine glass.

‘Designated Divas’ (those volunteering to drive) tickets are offered at a discounted rate. Please call 231.223.7615 for more information and to purchase tickets. Space is limited.

For sponsorship information, email info@bowersharbor.com

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Saturday, May 29 marks our 6th Anniversary, and, as is the case each year, we welcome you to join us for our annual Pig Roast. Live music, prizes, fantastic wines, and, of course, the succulent pork slow-roasted for hours prior. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the best kick-off to our year. Dig in at 11:00 a.m.!

We will only be printing up 130 of the very cool Anniversary Swine and Dine T-shirts as seen in the photo above. Be sure to snap yours up as this is a one-time deal from a very talented New York artist.

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The time has finally come, after a year and a half of construction we’re in our new post and beam tasting room! Please come join us in celebrating the opening with live music from Blue Dirt (3- 5:30pm) and The New Third Coast with Norm Wheeler (6- 9pm). Mary in the Morning will also be on-site before the event from 12-3pm doing live broadcasts and giving out prizes, so feel free to come on out early!

Tickets are $15 (buy ‘em online, call 231-271-1188, or at the door) and include 5 complimentary wine pours, a pig roast, and music! Festivities begin at 3pm on June 26th.

Also, on Saturday only, with the purchase of a case (12 bottles) or more of wine, get a free silk-screened t-shirt and a coupon for 20% off your next case purchase!

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