Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Capitalism: A Love Story – Premiere in Bellaire – September 19, 2009

Michael Moore, renowned director of the movie SiCKO, has chosen the village of Bellaire, Michigan, to host the US premiere of his new film, Capitalism: A Love Story. The premiere is a fundraiser for the Antrim County’s Democratic Party.

There will be wonderful brunch type food at the first Lulu’s party and delicious lunch type food at the second Lulu’s party.

The Shorts Brewing Co. party will feature 4 of their beers on tap (Your ticket will include one beer or soda. The rest will be cash bar) There will also be hardy appetizers with ice tea and water.

For further information email sally@hannert.com or call 231.533.6550.

1st Party, Lulu’s Bistro, 11:00AM
1st Showing, Bellaire Theatre, 1:00PM
2nd Party, Lulu’s Bistro, 2:30PM
2nd Showing, Bellaire Theatre, 4:30PM
Afterglow, Short’s Brewing Co., 6:00PM

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The Homestead – Water Color Painting Workshop with Tony Couch – September 14 to 18, 2009

The Glen Arbor Art Association sponsors Tony Couch’s Watercolor Painting Workshop from Monday September 14th to Friday, September 18th at Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead.

This will be an immersive workshop with Tony doing a full sheet demonstration painting each morning, plenty of time for afternoon painting and a critique at the end of each day. He’ll unravel much of the mystery surrounding design, make color much simpler and show you how to make your paintings fresh and crisp. May students have said they have learned more in one day at a Tony Couch workshop than in four years of art school!

Tuition: $445 for the five days. 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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Old Mission Peninsula Wine & Food Celebration – September 12, 2009

The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP) have teamed together with area restaurants for the third annual Old Mission Peninsula Wine & Food Celebration. The ticket includes a souvenir glass and wine tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets are available as well. Menu offerings will range in price from $3-$10. Join us for a taste of the best local wine, food and music this unique destination has to offer!
For further information, please call 231.944.1300.

Restaurants include:

  • Peninsula Grill & Bad Dog Deli
  • The Boathouse Restaurant
  • Bowers Harbor Inn
  • Old Mission Tavern
  • Peninsula Market
  • Old Mission General Store

September 12, 2009
3 – 8 p.m.
Bowers Harbor Park, Old Mission Peninsula
Featuring: Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band

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Elk Rapids Harbor Days – July 29 – August 1, 2009

Elk Rapids Harbor Days celebration has been a popular event in northern Michigan for over 50 years. Families of all ages can enjoy the abundant activities provided throughout the 4-day event.

The entertainment begins on Wednesday evening with the much-anticipated Evening On River Street. Enjoy a street fair atmosphere with a cornucopia of sights and sounds to satisfy your appetite for food, music and entertainment.

The days following include activities geared to the young and old alike, sandcastle building, outstanding musical entertainment, delicious food at the Community Dinner, a carnival, Kids Day activities and so much more.

The Harbor Days celebration culminates on Saturday with a parade down the streets of town with local dignitaries, floats, bands, and of course Miss Elk Rapids! harbordaysfireworksEnjoy the rest of the day participating in all of the events and then wind down for the evening in time to watch the fireworks display.

Harbor Days is traditionally known to have one of the best fireworks displays in northern Michigan, provided by world famous Zambelli’s pyrotechnics. Imagine relaxing on the beach or your boat after a busy day and watching the dazzling array of fireworks lighting up the evening sky and reflecting into the water below. Your donation will help keep the Elk Rapids fireworks the best.

Elk Rapids Harbor Days is a small town celebration with a big reputation in northern Michigan; make it a part of your summer plans! Events & Activities for 2009 may include community dinner, paddlebuoy races, harborun, parade, fireworks, cherry bake-off, diaper derby, toddler trot, harbor hoops, pet show, pillo polo, sandcastle building, senior luncheon, senior bingo, carnival, musical entertainment, movie in the park, kid’s day, bake sale, dunk tank, kids water ball, fireman’s waterball, penny scramble, and more

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