You can now enjoy a Drive-In movie every night of the week at the Cherry Bowl!
Kung Fu Panda, Rated PG
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Rated PG-13
Movies are always a double feature, and always family friendly. Rain or shine, dusk is the time.
Did you know the first drive-in movie theater opened on June 6, 1933 in Camden, New Jersey. The patent held by Richard Hollingshead first began with one car, a screen stretched between two trees and a radio hidden behind it. After several beta tests to determine, among other things, the best position for multiple cars and the creation of a ramping system to allow each vehicle a full field of vision, the project was ready for movie goers. The price was a mere 25 cents for the car, and 25 cents for each person.
By the ’50s the Drive-In Theater was an event not just a destination. The double feature drew carloads of teenagers and families brought their kids for an evening out. At the peak of popularity there were over 4,000 drive-in theaters across the nation.
Today over 500 theaters continue to operate. Of the 123 theaters that once existed in Michigan, only 11 remain.
The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theater in Honor, Michigan is celebrating 55 years and still going strong. In the years since their opening in 1953 they’ve made many additions and improvements. While they still have the original carbon arc antique projectors they now use modern projectors with Xenon gas bulbs. The sound system still consists of vaccum tube motiograph amplifiers which power the speakers at each parking space for a truly authentic experience. Or, you can tune in to their own FM station and hear every nostalgic note through your interior car speakers. Either way the experience is exceptional.
From the vintage introduction cartoons, to the homemade broasted chicken and caramel corn at the concession stand, the Cherry Bowl Drive-In is an event the whole family will enjoy. So celebrate this special moment in history with a trip down memory lane…which happens to be just 18 miles southwest of Traverse City in the village of Honor.
For more information on the Cherry Bowl Drive-In check out our Attractions page, or visit their website here. Resources on the history of the drive-in include driveintheater.com and inventors.about.com.
Kung Fu Panda, Rated PG
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Rated PG-13
Movies are always a double feature, and always family friendly. Rain or Shine, dusk is the time.
Friday May 30 & Saturday May 31
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Rated PG-13
Iron Man, Rated PG-13
Movies are always a double feature, and always family friendly. Rain or shine, dusk is the time.
Crystal Mountain will once again usher in the summer season with the finest Michigan brews, specialty brats and timeless rock ‘n roll classics from the band Egon during the 3rd Annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, May 24 (4-8pm).
The Michigan Beer & Brat Festival has quickly become Crystal’s signature Memorial Day weekend event. This year the Michigan Brewers Guild will partner with Crystal for the festival featuring a variety of over 40 Michigan microbrews from Bell’s, Short’s, Right Brain Brewery, New Holland, Founder’s, Arbor, Arcadia, Old Hat and more. A variety of specialty brats from area markets and giant Bavarian pretzels should perfectly compliment the featured libations.
Admission to the Michigan Beer & Brat Festival (4-8pm) is $20 and includes a commemorative mug, entertainment as well as beer & brat tickets.
The band Egon will be the featured entertainment for this year’s festival putting their spin on timeless funk, rock, and R&B classics from the 60’s and 70’s. The five young musicians are making a name for themselves with routine performances in Traverse City.
Thursday May 22rd – Sunday May 25thIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Rated PG-13
Iron Man, Rated PG-13
Movies are always a double feature, and always family friendly. Rain or shine, dusk is the time.
Iron Man, Rated PG-13
Spiderwick Chronicles, Rated PG
Movies are always a double feature, and always family friendly. Rain or shine, dusk is the time.
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who, Rated G
Nim’s Island, Rated PG
Movies are always a double feature, and always family friendly. Rain or shin, dusk is the time.
We are proud to welcome the Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre into our family of card advertisers. When it comes to Unusual Ideas there’s no comparison to the nostalgic experience of a drive-in movie. The Cherry Bowl, located on US 31 in Honor, has been in operation every summer since 1953. Families line up by the car load waiting for the gates to open because they know it’s not just about the movies. There’s so much to enjoy at the Cherry Bowl.
Come early to pick your spot. The kids will quickly discover the 50s style mini-golf and the playground complete with slides, sandbox and the old-fashioned favorite: concrete tube. If you missed dinner, or are ready for a snack you’re in good hands. The diner serves every appetite, from broasted chicken or BBQ ribs to hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream. There’s also shopping next door at the Cherry Bowl Gifts and Goodies that you won’t want to miss.
Every night is a double feature, and every movie is family friendly. For more information on the Cherry Bowl check out their new card on our Attractions page, or click here to visit their website. Their feature information hotline is 231.325.3413. We’ll be posting the current movies on our website so check back here to see what’s playing this weekend.
Our congratulations go out to Va Chong & Bobbisee Ku at the Fusion Restaurant in Frankfort as they re-open The Fusion at their new location in downtown Frankfort. While they didn’t move far, they’ve sure come a long way. They’ve transformed what used to be Rhonda’s Wharfside into classy, clean and welcoming environment for their asian fusion cuisine. Yesterday’s grand opening filled the restaurant with enthusiastic patrons anxious to be a part of the next chapter for The Fusion.
The main level has wonderful natural light thanks to a wall of windows that face the marina down below. Views of Betsie Bay and shores of Elberta are plentiful, and amazingly available to nearly every table in the restaurant thanks to elevated booth seating in the back. There’s a full bar upstairs for customers to enjoy a drink while they wait. Or wander downstairs for dessert and wine tasting.
The Fusion’s former location will soon host a new restaurant called Tali also run by the Ku family which will open in June. If you haven’t been to the port town of Frankfort in a while, The fabulous food at The Fusion is a great excuse to take a drive.
Riverside Canoe Trips will open for the season on Thursday, May 1st. Spring is a great time to explore the Platte River and enjoy the return of warmer weather. Located on M-22 in Benzie County at the edge of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Riverside sits along the Platte River and offers guests tours on the Upper and Lower Platte. Their souvenir shop has everything you need from lotions, to snacks, to clothing and memorabilia.
We recommend you dress in layers this time of year, and bring a change of clothing should you get wet along the way. Fisherman will also find Riverside a great resource for lures, bait and tips on the hot places. This season check our website for fishing reports sponsored by Riverside Canoes.
Make a day trip to Honor and visit Riverside Canoes. For more information, and a map to their location visit Riverside on our attractions page, stop by their website, or give them a call at 231.325.5622