Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Shanty Creek – What’s New for 2013 – 2014 at Shanty Creek!

Shanty Creek ResortsThere are plenty of improvements at Shanty Creek Resorts in Bellaire, including a new fleet of rental equipment from Volkl, Marker, Dalbello, Tecnica, K2, Burton and Scott; new ski school leadership and improved lesson programs; family-friendly, lower lift ticket prices for children 9-12 years old; more discounted ticket and rental options available online for advanced purchase; and “Summit Only” lift tickets—Michigan’s best value—starting at only $15 on weekends.

In addition, there are improvements to snowmaking infrastructure and capacity; improvements to Schuss Mountain’s Monster Park and the Big Air Launch Pad; improvements to the racing and NASTAR infrastructure and facilities; more mid-day Saturday and Sunday slope grooming for improved snow conditions throughout the day; lodging improvements on property-managed units at Summit Village and Cedar River Village and more time to ski at Schuss Mountain with extended hours and a ski season scheduled through March 31.

Seniors 70+ and kids eight and under can purchase a lift ticket for $5 or a season pass for just $24. Kids 8 and under ski free when lodging or in ski school at Shanty Creek Resorts.

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Egon – Music on the Mountain – The Homestead – September 7, 2012

Our 2012 Music on the Mountain series includes the band Egon for the finale. With its members ranging in age from 23 to 27 years old, Egon has taken a “youthful” approach to the music of their parents, and maybe even their grandparents.

Egon’s set list is rooted in funk, rock and R&B dance tunes of the 60′s and 70′s.

Music on the Mountain

This summer-long series of concerts will be held at the top of Bay Mountain. Mingle with old friends and new during the happy hour. Purchase one or more tickets in the 50/50 raffle. You could win half of the money and you will help our lakeshore, as the other half will be donated to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. This year’s concert schedule is:

Ticket pricing $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Transportation to the top of Bay Mountain begins at 6pm, concert begins at 7pm. Call 231.334.5100 for tickets.

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2012 Fishtown Festival in Fishtown – September 15, 2012

2012 Fishtown Festival in Fishtown: September 15, 11-3pm

Fishtown is celebrating Leland’s and other Great Lakes Working Boats. Enjoy exploring fish tugs and other work boats and learning about the history and ecology of the Great Lakes from local experts. Share in the festivities while listening to the music of Blind Dog Hank and enjoying a bowl of  the Bluebird’s famous whitefish chowder. Please come down to support Fishtown and have a great time! For more information, please call 231-256-8878.

A part of the 2012 Leland Heritage Celebration. Sponsored by The Bluebird, Carlson’s Fisheries, The Cove, and the Leland Chamber of Commerce.

Additional Leland Heritage Celebration events:

“Leland Classic Cars” –a unique variety of classic cars (at and around Van’s Garage) including muscle cars, British sports cars, and an assortment of race cars. The exhibition is sponsored by Van’s Garage. Times: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

“Wood Boats on the Wall” –the 10th annual classic boat show on the Leland River sponsored by the Leelanau Historical Society, featuring ChrisCraft, Garwood, Century, Lyman and other vintage watercraft built during the past 100 years.  Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (behind the Leelanau Historical Museum on the river). Inside the museum, check out the four exhibits relating history of Leelanau County and the Manitou Passage.

Live Magic Show and Exhibit at the Old Art Building –An exhibit from 10 am to 4 pm will feature Maro the Magician, aka Walter T. Best, with posters from his international magic shows, and early photographs of his home in Leland. The exhibit will also feature his wife Allie May Kaiser Best and her fundraising efforts to build the Walter T. Best Community Club (now the Old Art Building) in his memory.  A magic show performed by Chris Linn will begin at 4 pm.  His shows are a high energy mixture of comedy, off-beat magic stunts, unique effects, amazing stunts, and lots of audience participation.  Chris will stroll prior to the show to meet and greet and sculpt balloons. Suggested donation at the door is $3 student, $5 adult or $10 per family.

“Buck a Book” Book Sale – Leland Township Library – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Great deals on great books! And inside, check out our display of works by our local authors.

Leelanau Conservancy Scavenger Hunt – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A children’s nature-related scavenger hunt on the Leland Village Green.

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