Beethoven & Brahms - Traverse Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven & Brahms - Traverse Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven & Brahms - Bridget-Michaele Reischl, conductor, Kathryn Brown, pianist. Performance is Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. at Corson Auditorium, on the campus of the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Pianist Kathryn Brown will perform one of the great works for classical piano by the greatest of all classical composers, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Maestro Reischl conducts Brahms’s powerful First Symphony – the work that marked him as the heir to the grand Romantic symphonic tradition of Beethoven himself. Kathryn Brown, a friend and former schoolmate of Maestro Rhodes at Michigan State University, is on the piano faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music. She performs internationally as a recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist. She performed her New York Solo Debut Recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. One of only five Americans invited to compete in the Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; she has appeared in recital at the Library of Congress and Columbia Artists’ Community Concerts Series. She is pianist and co-founder of the Myriad Chamber Players, a 17-member ensemble comprised of members of The Cleveland Orchestra and international soloists. For tickets, call 231- 947-7120

For Lodging: PENINSULA BAY RESORT CONDOMINIUMS - (231) 922-2200

Traverse City 17th Annual Michigan Camper & RV Show

17th Annual Northwest Michigan Camper & RV Show

Location: Grand Traverse County Civic Center, 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City, MI
Friday & Saturday - 11am to 9pm, Sunday - 11am - 5pm. Fees $5.00 Admission. Kids under 12 years are free. Friday Seniors Admission is $4. All types of new, year 2008 recreation vehicles-over 50 units and over 15 brands displayed; folding campers, motor homes, travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers.
Contact Information: Bill Sheffer
Phone: (800) 422-6478

Morning Stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail

We will meet at the front of the library, and then head out for early signs of spring along the east side of Boardman Lake. Feel free to join us for lunch afterwards at a local restaurant. This will be an entry-level outing, so if the weather is really crummy, we'll reschedule it. Please contact Judy or Bob for details and to sign up bennettjj@charter.net or phone (231) 932-9249. We want to be able to notify you in case of cancellation.

for lodging: Northern Shores Vacation Rentals

2nd Annual Cherry Capital Winterfest - Traverse City

Traverse City 2nd Annual Cherry Capital Winter Festival
Join us this February 15-18 in Traverse City and help us celebrate all that winter has to offer! The 2nd Annual Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest is a four-day event designed to cure the effects of "cabin fever" and provide a variety of family-friendly games and activities, including live outdoor music and fireworks show. Access to all Winter WonderFest activities requires the purchase of a $10 official event button with portion of proceeds from button sales going to Special Olympics of Michigan.

For Lodging: Northern Shores Vacation Rentals, LLC.

(As of January 23, 2008)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
4:00pm-8:00pm "Outdoor Fun Zone" - Family-friendly winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile rides (until dark), horse-drawn sleigh rides, and bonfires. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
5:30pm-7:30pm "A Magical Taste of Downtown" presented by Grand Traverse Pie Company - Enjoy a variety of cherry-infused foods, with live entertainment from 5:45pm-7:45pm. Tickets for Adults are $15/ea. while Kids 12 & Under are $8/ea. General balcony seating for live entertainment only is $5/ea. Tickets may be purchased by calling the National Cherry Festival Office: 800-968-3380. Location: The City Opera House (Downtown Traverse City)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
10:00am-7:00pm "Outdoor Fun Zone" - Family-friendly winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile rides (until dark), inflatables, and bonfires. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
10:00am-5:00pm Winter Carnival Rides - Yes, it's a true winter carnival! Carnival rides will be on-site for kids and adults to enjoy, including a Ferris Wheel (weather permitting) . Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
11:00am-1:00pm Pony Rides - Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
12:00pm-5:00pm Live Music in Downtown Traverse City - Enjoy live music in the heart of Downtown Traverse City by the Rythm Kings from Noon to 2:30 and the Gratitude Steel Drum Band from 3 to 5. Ice sculptures will be on display throughout the day. Look for "Sweetheart of a Sale" specials in participating downtown stores and special activities! Location: Downtown Traverse City (Cass Street/Front Street intersection)12:00pm-3:30pm Soup’r Bowl in Downtown Traverse City - A Friendly Soup Competition between Downtown Traverse City area restaurants under the tent at the corner of Cass and Front Streets. The public is invited to taste each and vote for their favorite. Soup’r Bowl Sampler Tickets will be for sale at that location. A five-soup sampler ticket is $3 or all samples for $5.
12:00pm-5:00pm Winter Kid's Activities - Kids of nearly all ages can participate in some down-home, friendly competition, including: snowshoe race, cherry pie eating contest, and frozen fish toss. Present your festival button for access.Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
1:00pm-2:30pm Mini-Film Festival: "Frozen Stupid" presented by Brauer Productions - Enjoy the amazing work of Traverse City filmmaker Richard Brauer, as Brauer Productions presents this funny tale of a father and son seeking a simple weekend of ice fishing. Starring: Ernest Borgnine and Joey Albright. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa indoors in the Council Room behind Marketplace in the Gallery of Shops.
1:00pm-6:00pm Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides - The quintessential "winter experience!" Go for a real horse-drawn sleigh ride throughout the Grand Traverse Resort grounds and soak in al the beautiful winter scenery. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
2:30pm "Frozen Bed Race" presented by Grand Traverse Area Hotel/Motel Association - See the fastest "beds on sleds" at this fun downtown event. Form a team of 5 and compete for the fun of it. Call 231-631-2044 for complete details. Present your festival button for access. Location: Downtown Traverse City (Cass Street/Front Street intersection)
2:00pm-2:30pm "Polar Plunge" presented by Special Olympics Michigan - "Freezin' for a Reason!" Ever wanted to take a plunge into icy waters just to see what it feels like? Now's your shot. Dress up, jump in and help change lives with this unique event. Entry fee is a $50 donation to Special Olympics Michigan. Participants receive admission to the Post Plunge Party and bragging rights for "freezing your fur" for a great cause. Registration begins at 1:00pm with the plunge beginning around 2:00pm. Post Plunge Party will follow immediately at 2:30pm. Present your festival button for access. For more information, or to register, please call 800-644-6404 or visit http://www.somi.org/. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
3:00pm-5:00pm Pony Rides - Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
8:00pm-9:30pm Mini-Film Festival: "The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island" presented by Brauer Productions - Enjoy the amazing work of Traverse City filmmaker, Richard Brauer, as Brauer Productions presents this adventurous quest for a hidden treasure. Filmed locally on Lake Michigan. Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Seth Bernard, Brennan Hesser. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa indoors in the Council Room behind Marketplace in the Gallery of Shops.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
9:00am "The Frosty 5K" Race - See how fast you can run on the snow! This 5K run/walk will take participants throughout the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa grounds, offering beautiful winter landscape views. Registration begins at 8:00am at the Clubhouse. Prizes will be awarded. Register by February 1, 2008 and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a one-night stay at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, including access to our new Indoor Water Playground. Entry requires purchase of $10 festival button (kids 10 and under are free). REGISTER HERE Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
10:00am-7:00pm "Outdoor Fun Zone" - Family-friendly winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile rides (until dark), inflatables, and bonfires. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
10:00am-5:00pm Winter Carnival Rides - Yes, it's a true winter carnival! Carnival rides will be on-site for kids and adults to enjoy, including a Ferris Wheel (weather permitting) . Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
10:00am-5:00pm Kid's Petting Zoo - Get up close and personal with a variety of friendly animals. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
11:00am-1:00pm Pony Rides - Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
12:00pm-3:00pm "GRAND Chili Cookoff" - Taste a variety of fresh, hot chili dishes prepared by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa and vote for your favorite. $7 fee to sample 6 of our favorite chili recipes. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
12:00pm-5:00pm Winter Kid's Activities - Kids of nearly all ages can participate in some down-home, friendly competition, including: snowshoe race, cherry pie eating contest, and frozen fish toss. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
1:00pm-6:00pm Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides - The quintessential "winter experience!" Go for a real horse-drawn sleigh ride throughout the Grand Traverse Resort grounds and soak in al the beautiful winter scenery. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
3:00pm-5:00pm Pony Rides - Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
7:00pm-8:30pm LOVERBOY Valentine's Concert - You loved their hits in the 80's. Now, see how they're still rocking. Loverboy will perform a live concert inside Governors' Hall at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. NOTE: Separate tickets are required; Winter WonderFest buttons do not provide access. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35 each and may be purchased by calling 800-968-2327. For information on the Loverboy Valentine's Concert lodging package, click here. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
8:30pm-9:00pm Fireworks Show - There's nothing quite as spectacular as a fireworks show in the winter snow. Enjoy a professional fireworks show over the golf courses at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Present your festival button for access. Location: The Pavilion at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
8:00am-10:00am Flap Jack Breakfast - Wrap up a weekend of activity with a hearty pancake breakfast. Cash breakfast. Call 800-236-1577 for more information. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in the Michigan Ballroom.
9:00am-12:00pm "Outdoor Fun Zone" - Family-friendly winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and bonfires. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.
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Nicole Hulet - Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Rookie of the Year Award

Nicole Hulet of the 548 East Front Street Coldwell Banker Schmidt office was presented the "Rookie of the Year" award for 2007. Coldwell Banker's "Celebration of Excellence" ceremony was held last night at the Grand Traverse Resort. Although Nicole is no "Rookie" (she has held her real estate license since the mid 90s, using it in conjunction with vacation rental management) she was honored to receive the award. Nicole has had great success introducing new owners to the Peninsula Bay Resort Condominiums over the last 2+ years. She sells what she believes in and her heart belongs to Peninsula Bay. Nicole, coupled with a great team from Coldwell Banker, the once thought dim future of the project has turned full circle and this East Bay opportunity has been realized. She plans to continue matching new owners with this high quality complex through this summer 2008.
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Rolling Centuries Winter Festival in Traverse City

01/26/2008
Again Rolling Centuries Farm (RCF) and McLain Cyclery and Fitness Center will team together to offer Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides and Snow Shoe Romp. All ages are encouraged to come and enjoy! On Saturday, January 26, 12 noon to 3 PM, there will be Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides from The Village (bldg. 50), to the Rolling Centuries Farm Cathedral Barn and back. Hot chocolate and coffee provided. Other drinks and foods can be purchased on site from Cuppa Joes. While you wait for your turn, browse our new and used Book Sale. Donations requested to cover costs, $4 per person or $12 per family of 4. If questions call 943-7999. That evening at the RCF Cathedral Barn, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, we will Snow Shoe the ice candle lit trail and enjoy warm food from Folgerelli's. Donation requested $12 per person, $ 25 per family with minor children. Food included with donations. For reservations or questions, call McLain’s 943-8855. Any money raised above costs, benefit the Rolling Centuries Farm, an educational working farm.
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Grand Traverse Hiking Club - Snowshoe Outing

01/16/2008
Every Wednesday evening through the winter, people will meet at 6:30 in Parking Lot K behind Munson Hospital (at the side closest to the hill) with snowshoes, and hike for 1 to 1-1/2 hours and then adjourn to Sleder's for food and/or beer. Trip will go only if there is sufficient snow. You do not have to call to sign up, this is a "show and go" type of outing. Contact Debby or Mike if you have questions pagedebby@yahoo.com. If you wish to call, please do so after 5 PM (231) 947-9379.

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Old Mission: Jazz at Sunset - Chateau Chantal

Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset 12/30/2007
Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset Come enjoy our tradition “Jazz at Sunset” with Jeff Hass and his Trio and learn about wine through our wine education series. 3-5:30 pm. Chateau Chantal.

Traverse City: Northwestern Michigan College - Telescopes

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory 12/20/2007
From 8 to 10 p.m., the public may use telescopes at Northwestern Michigan College's Rogers Observatory to view Venus early (hopefully), and later the Orion Nebula. If it is cloudy, the event may be canceled. If weather conditions and staffing permit, viewing hours may be extended. The Rogers Observatory is at 1753 Brimley Road, between Keystone Road and Garfield Road in Garfield Township. For more information, contact Bob Moler at 946-8649.

Elk Rapids: Community PJ Party - Downtown

Elk Rapids Community PJ Party 12/31/2007
Downtown merchants nearly 80% of the retailers in downtown Elk Rapids participate in this fun event which offers deep discounts to customers. The stores open early and customers who show up in their "pajamas" receive a 50% discount from 7 until 8 a.m., a 40% discount from 8 - 9 a.m. and a 30% discount from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. when the sale ends. Some restrictions may apply. Elk Rapids.

Traverse City: Men's Night Out - Holiday Shopping Downtown

Men's Night: Holiday Shopping in downtown Traverse City 12/20/2007
Men’s Night Gentlemen, the evening is yours for gifting and gabbing! Celebrate the spirit of the evening as well as the season at Men’s Night Downtown. The gents can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drink specials at Downtown eateries to begin the evening. Downtown merchants will have in-store specials, gift wrapping, refreshments and downtown prize drawings. Take advantage this special night of in-store specials while enjoying refreshments, entertainment and drawings to find the perfect gift for that special someone. Downtown Traverse City Association.

Spring is "in the air" in Traverse City

Sun, Sun, and more Sun... Warm temps in Traverse City today. Lots of melting snow and roof-tops were pitter-patter with dripping water drops. Grass appeared in spots where it wasn't just a few days ago. People out jogging in shorts and t-shirts. March is always a funny month in Michigan and I think especially in Traverse City with the Great Lakes contributing their mix of weather phenomenons. Some of our bigger winter storms seem to crop up in March. Never long lasted is the snow that falls this time of year. Supposed to be warm most of next week in Traverse City, we will see. If the forecast is correct, we may be well on our way to a hopeful spring!