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Downtown Bridal Show 1-4

15th Annual Bridal Show in Traverse City

The Downtown Bridal Show returns on Sunday, January 4, 2009. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend the Park Place Dome from noon – 4pm. Area vendors will feature reception facilities, photography, dj’s, wedding invitations, flowers, decoration and more. A bridal fashion show wil feature the latest trends in wedding attire from To Have & To Hold Bridal Boutique and Formal Wear, Captain’s Quarters and Bay Bridal Boutique.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:12:43-05:00December 29th, 2008|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Shop Men’s Night Downtown 12-18

Downtown Traverse City Features Men’s Night Shopping

Every year Downtown Traverse City hosts a special evening for all the men. The stores are open late and offer specials for all those last minute shoppers. With live entertainment, fashion shows, free hors d’oeuvres and drinks, who wouldn’t want to be there. I know my husband and his friends make it their annual tradition.

My advice to the ladies…make a wish list at Miner’s North, drop him off at Right Brain Brewery for a little pre-shopping libation, and don’t wait up! Guys, have fun tonight, and bring a designated driver.

For more information about events in Downtown Traverse City check out the Events calendar on their website.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:16:03-05:00December 18th, 2008|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Holiday Open House, The Village

Shop The Village for Holiday Fun
Friday December 12

Come experience the holiday magic in the historic Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Enjoy live music, delectable appetizers, and seasonal specials as you shop for that perfect gift from dozens of unique merchants. Join in The Village Adventure Game for a chance to win big.

When: Friday, December 12th from 5pm – 9pm

Where: The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Who: Building 50 and the Surrounding Merchants

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:17:51-05:00December 10th, 2008|Attractions, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Warehouse District Progressive 12-6

Holiday Open House in the Warehouse District, Traverse City

Saturday, December 6th from 5pm – 9pm

Check out the unique shops, restaurants, galleries and more during the Warehouse District Open House. Fourteen merchants will open their doors into the evening offering raffle prizes, food, music and of course Shopping.

Follow the merchant trail and enter for a chance to win a $140 gift certificate. Must be present to win.

Merchants include:

By Candlelight
Lighting Center
Waara Technologies
Handz on Art
The Red Dresser
Bay West Antiques
Boardman Paddle & Pedal
Rebecca’s Studio & Gallery
Salon/Saloon
Right Brain Brewery
Cuppa’ Joe
NM3
Vision Modern Salon
InsideOut Gallery

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:19:07-05:00December 3rd, 2008|Art Scene, Check This Out, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Wellington Inn Old-Fashioned Christmas

The Wellington Inn’s Sixth Annual “Inn at Christmastime” December 5-7th

Experience an old fashioned Christmas at this beautifully restored 1905 neoclassical mansion in Traverse City’s historic Boardman neighborhood.

December 5 & 6 from 5pm – 8pm
December 7 from 1pm – 4pm

Area florists and artisans have ‘decked the halls’ with a spectacular display of holiday designs and decorations.

Tour the entire Mansion while enjoying holiday entertainment by local musicians.
Enjoy refreshments provided by local businesses in the third floor ballroom.
Many displays will be available for purchase through participating designers.
Tickets are $15 at the door.
Proceeds will benefit THE GRAND TRAVERSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Family portraits can be scheduled in advance with Windborne Photographic 231-946-2940

For more information call 231-922-9900 or visit www.WellingtonInn.com

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:23:39-05:00December 2nd, 2008|Check This Out, Events, Lodging, Traverse City|0 Comments

Right Brain Brewery Celebrates 1st Year

Join the One Year Anniversary Celebration at Right Brain Brewery

Saturday, November 29th in the Warehouse District

Traverse City’s only micro-brewery, Right Brain Brewery, will be tapping the kegs in honor of their one year anniversary. They will be pouring the sought after CEO stout, a fresh batch of Distill My Heart Bourbon Stout, and a yet to be named beer that has been aging in cherry port casks for 4 months. (Stop by the brewery to get in on the “Name Your Beer” contest) They will have new CEO gear, and will be dressing the “Big, Rich, and Powerful” part.

At 6pm there will be food from Home Grown Eatery, and the bands begin to play. A different band will entertain you every hour, followed by a jam session around 10pm.

If you haven’t been to Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City’s warehouse district, then you’ve been missing out on the best beer in town. Help them celebrate their first year in business and raise a glass to Russell, John and all the gang. For a detailed map of their location check out our Attractions page.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:24:50-05:00November 26th, 2008|Attractions, Check This Out, Entertainment, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown Tree Lighting 11-28

Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting in Downtown Traverse City

Friday November 28th the magic of the holiday season begins. Spend the day lingering over 150 downtown stores and restaurants, enjoy a serenade of holiday music and stay for the evening’s festivities.

Join the downtown community around 5:15pm for a sing-a-long of holiday carols lead by the Traverse City Central High School students around the Christmas tree. The fun continues with the excitement of Santa’s arrival in a horse drawn sleigh.

Santa’s house will be open for children to visit from 6-8pm on the corner of Cass and E. Front Street. Horse & Carriage rides from Abraham Carriage Service will be available for an affordable price until 8pm.

For more information on Holiday events in Downtown Traverse City check out their website or call 231.922.2050.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:26:46-05:00November 26th, 2008|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Fromage & Pasta at Left Foot Charley

A Thanksgiving Event to Support the Northern Michigan Health Clinic

Help put the “Thanks” and “Giving” back into Thanksgiving by enjoying some Fromage and Pasta provided by Trattoria Stella Chef Myles Anton. On Saturday November 29th from 11am – 7pm stop by the winery for a festive food and wine pairing and offer your goodwill donation to support the Northern Michigan Health Clinic. Chef Anton’s creations are always exotic and enticing, and Bryan will select a special vintage to match.

The Northern Michigan Health Clinic serves the region’s farm workers. Trattoria Stella and Left Foot Charley are creating this fun event to say “Thanks” to those who work so hard all season long. The wine industry does not exist without healthy men and women to tend to the grapes.

100% of the food is donated by Trattoria Stella and 100% of the proceeds go to the clinic.

Left Foot Charley is located in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons on Red Drive. Trattoria Stella is there as well, in Building 50. For more information on The Village click here.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:28:11-05:00November 26th, 2008|Check This Out, Events, Restaurants, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments

Cherry Stop Meet the Winemaker Event

Cherry Stop features John Kroupa of Peninsula Cellars on November 11th

Each month the Cherry Stop hosts a special Meet the Winemaker event highlighting the wines one local winery. On Tuesday November 11th guests will gather to enjoy food and wine pairings while learning about the wines from Peninsula Cellars. Cost: $12, space is limited to 30.

Make your reservations by calling 800.286.7209 or visit the store on Front Street in Downtown Traverse City.

Wine lovers be sure to ask about their new wine club which ships two Northern Michigan wines to your door every other month, as well as in store privileges.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:34:51-05:00November 6th, 2008|Events, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments

Downtown TC Gives Back

Annual Shop Your Community Day in Downtown Traverse City is Saturday November 8th

In an effort to support the local community, Downtown Traverse City will be giving back on Saturday, November 8, 2008 during Shop Your Community Day. For every purchase made at the enclosed stores, 15% of the sale will be donated to the participating organization of the customer’s choice! It’s that easy to support your favorite non-profit, and get a jump start on holiday shopping.

Downtown Traverse City makes charitable donations with goods, services and sponsorship of events benefiting the local community all year long. Research has shown that charitable organizations receive greater support from smaller locally owned businesses that they do from large businesses. Downtown Traverse Cityencourages the support of our local economy by shopping Downtown. When making local purchases, the business keeps three times more dollars in our community, supports and strengthens local jobs and preserves and enhances our unique neighborhoods here in Traverse City. Tremendous impacts can be made in our local economy if local purchases were made throughout the holiday season.

Support your favorite organization and your local economy on Saturday, November 8, 2008 just by shopping Downtown. Look for the shopping bags with balloons to signify participating stores.

Shop Your Community Day is sponsored by the over 150 merchants, restaurants and businesses who are members of the Downtown Traverse City Association. Please contact the Downtown Traverse City Association at 922-2050 or e-mail colleen@downtowntc.com for further information.

www.downtowntc.com

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:36:20-05:00November 6th, 2008|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Music House Hosts Haunted Halloween

Haunted Halloween Family Fun at the Music House Museum this Saturday

Looking for some fun halloween entertainment for the entire family? Then the Music House Museum is the place to be this Saturday, October 25th. There will be pumpkin decorating, refreshments, games and hayrides, as well as a special showing of Buster Keaton’s silent film, “Haunted House” to be accompanied by the eerie sounds of the Wurlitzer Organ.

Shows will be held at 1, 3, 5 and 7 pm. Reservations are suggested, and costumes are welcome. Tickets are $40 for the whole family, or $15 for adults and $10 for children 15 and under. To reserve your space call the Music House Museum at 231.938.9300. For a map to their location check out their link on our Attractions page.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:41:00-05:00October 22nd, 2008|Attractions, Check This Out, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Cherry Stop Hosts Wine Event 10-14

Cherry Stop Features Wines of Chateau Chantal

On October 14th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm The Cherry Stop will host their first wine tasting event. A representative from the winery will present and discuss the wines. They will feature six of Chateau Chantal’s wines and serve a selection of easy to prepare hors d’ oeuvres to complement the wines.

Seating will be limited. Tickets are $12.00 per person and may be purchased at The Cherry Stop or ordered by phone.

This will be the first in a series of Wine Tasting Events held at The Cherry Stop, featuring select wineries. The Cherry Stop is located on Front street in downtown Traverse City.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:44:25-05:00October 6th, 2008|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Harvest Festivus at Left Foot Charley

Celebrate the Grape Harvest with Left Foot Charley on Sunday, October 5th

Join winemaker Bryan Ulbrich and all the Left Foot Charley crew as they take advantage of the last chance for relaxation before the busy harvest season begins.

On Sunday, October 5th from 12-6pm they’ll be partying at The Village. Enjoy free brats/dogs, music from Don Julin, wine by the glass, hard cider, a grape stomp, apple bobbing, fresh pretzels and all kinds of fun.

No reservations needed. Bring the kids! For more information on Left Foot Charley visit their website.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:46:06-05:00October 3rd, 2008|Check This Out, Events, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments

Benzie Fall Fest, Oct 4-5, 11-12

Benzie County Celebrates Fall with Two Weekends of Family Fun

Whether you come up north for the fall color tour, the salmon fishing, or for an entertaining getaway with the family, the Benzie Fall Festival has something for everyone. For the first two weekends in October residents and businesses show off their talents and host fall events across the county. Witness everything pumpkin from pumpkin bowling, pumpkin hillbilly golf, to a pumpkin regatta and even a pumpkin lunch.

Special events include the Betsie Valley Run, and the now famous Pumpkin Chucking Contest!

Here’s an idea of what you’ll find in each town during the festival.

Beulah & Benzonia

Fall Soup Contest
Historical Museum & Tour
Sidewalk Art Contest
Petting Zoo & Face Painting
Care Show
Great Pumpkin Hunt

Frankfort

Jack-o-lanterns by Master Carver, Ed Moody
Fall Fest Parade
Historical Tours & Wagon Rides
Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Contest
Bayside Haunting
Entertainment & Spirits
Kids Halloween Maze
Pumpkin Patch
Tours of Point Betsie Lighthouse

At Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville

Betsie Valley Run
Chairlift Rides
Haunted Forest

For more information on the Festival contact the Benzie Convention & Visitors Bureau, or visit their website, www.visitbenzie.com.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-06T16:47:24-05:00September 29th, 2008|Attractions, Benzie, Check This Out, Events|0 Comments

Downtown TC Art Walk Friday 9/19

Art Adorns Downtown Traverse City

Downtown Traverse City will host the semi-annual Art Walk on Friday September 19th. Take a self-guided tour of the participating shops and galleries downtown, enjoy wine and snacks along the way and discover the many talents of the artists on display. Visit all participating shops, collect a stamp at each location and enter to win a $500 gift certificate.

For more information visit the Downtown Traverse City website or call 231.922.2050

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-08T12:43:12-05:00September 19th, 2008|Art Scene, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Lord Stanley’s Cup in TC Open Space

Red Wing Dallas Drake Shares Stanley Cup Visit with Traverse City

When the Red Wings won the Stanley Cup this year cheers rang out from Hockeytown North. Some were cheers of pure Michigan pride. There were cheers from die-hard Red Wing fans who count the days until training camp returns to our town. And then there were cheers for Dallas Drake. He’s a local hero on the ice, and off. And now he’s sharing his accomplishment with us all.

Red Wings players and staff are given up to 24 hours to spend with Lord Stanley’s Cup in any way they choose. Earlier this summer Drake took the cup back to his hometown in Rossland, British Columbia. And on Labor Day he will share it with the Northern Michigan community he now calls home.

On Monday, September 1st from noon until 5:00pm, the Stanley Cup will be on display in the Open Space in downtown Traverse City. Area residents and visitors will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Cup for a $10 donation. All proceeds benefit the Mite Hockey new skater program through the Grand Traverse Hockey Association.

Dallas Drake announced his retirement from the NHL shortly after the finals. “After winning the Stanley Cup this year, there’s not a better way for me to go out,” said Drake. He spent 15 years in the NHL, played in 1,009 games, for four teams, and finished with 177 goals, 300 assists and one Stanley Cup Championship win.

If you’d like to see exactly what these guys do with the cup on their day of adventure check out the Stanley Cup Journal.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T11:02:49-05:00August 26th, 2008|Check This Out, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Civil War Monument Dedication

New Plaques for the ‘Old Soldier’ in Grand Traverse County

On the Old Courthouse Lawn at the corners of Washington and Boardman rests the ‘Old Soldier’ monument and the Civil War Naval Cannon. This morning, August 23, 2008 the Robert Finch Camp No. 14 presented two bronze plaques to Grand Traverse County as part of their Monument Restoration Project. These commemorative plaques explain the history and significance of each monument.

The 100 Pounder Parrot Rifled Naval Cannon served on the U.S.S. Sabine during the Civil War. Commissioned by the U.S. Navy on August 23, 1858, the U.S.S. Sabine played a significant role in the Civil War. Assigned to secure the Federal garrison at Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island to blockade Pensacola Bay, Florida. She joined the Atlantic Squadron and came to the rescue of the transport Grovernor after a hurricane hit Cape Hatteras. This rescue save 500 Marines and crew. Some of Sabine’s crew were transfered to the iron-clad U.S.S. Monitor and experienced the clash with the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac).

U.S.S. Sabine was decommissioned in 1887 after continuing to serve the Navy as a training ship through the end of the War. Her last remaining cannon was donated to Grand Traverse County by Senator William Alden Smith in 1910.

On May 30, 1890 the Mayor of Traverse City, Perry Hannah, welcomed the Civil War Soldier statue to the grounds of the original courthouse on Cass Street. 4,000 citizens and over 300 Civil War veterans attended the unveiling. Exactly 115 years later, to the hour, over 1500 citizens gathered once more to ‘welcome home’ the return of the statue after it received some much needed restoration.

Today the ‘Old Soldier’ Civil War Monument received a plaque to represent it’s significance to the community. The Robert Finch Camp, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, organized the fundraising effort to have the original statue repaired and restored. Support from local businesses, charities and citizens made their effort a success.

This statues represents the 171 volunteers from the Traverse Area who marched in the War. The side of the monument lists the major battlefields where our region’s soldiers fought from 1861 to 1865. Thirty-two local men gave their lives in the conflict.

For more information on the Robert Finch Camp No. 14, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, visit their website. To check out some of the other monuments in Traverse City visit our Photo Gallery.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T11:09:28-05:00August 23rd, 2008|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Meet the Artist: Linda Chamberlain

Gallery 50 Hosts Artist Reception on Saturday August 16th

A few weeks ago at the Suttons Bay Art Fair I had the opportunity to meet Linda Chamberlain and speak with her about her mixed media paintings. I was drawn in by the colors and textures she uses to create the original works.

She explained that every artist, and especially every painter, must work diligently to create a technique that is distinctly their own. Brush strokes, depth of color and texture, and the media with which you work all play a part. Chamberlain may spend several hours working and reworking a background to bring about the feeling and intensity that suits her.

Chamberlains paintings reflect and explore the relationship between man and his natural environment. She often uses tactile found objects in her work including wire, letterpress type and antique numbers. You’ll also find the appearance of birds, the moon tree, and in her latest pieces, a bear by the name of Bob.

For those of you who missed the Suttons Bay Art Fair you still have a chance to meet this artist and see an exhibition of her work. Gallery 50 is hosting an artists reception on Saturday August 16, from 6:00 – 9:00pm. The exhibit, ReCollections: Mixed Media by Linda Chamberlain & Ginnie Cappaert, will be on display through September 24th.

For more information on exhibitions at Gallery 50, visit their website. For a map to The Village and Gallery 50 check out our Attractions page.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T11:14:01-05:00August 15th, 2008|Art Scene, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown TC Art Fair Saturday 8/16

Fine Artists Showcase Their Work Along Cass Street

Fine art will fill the street this weekend when Downtown Traverse City hosts its annual Downtown Art Fair on Saturday, August 16. Located along South Cass Street between East Front and Washington Streets, the annual juried fine arts fair will feature approximately 70 Midwest and national artists. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., rain or shine.

The Downtown Art Fair, sponsored by McMillen’s Instant Framer and WCCW, and is the third and final summer art fair hosted by the Downtown Traverse City Association. The others included the Old Town Arts and Crafts Fair in June and the National Cherry Festival Arts and Crafts Fair in July. All are open to the public free of charge.

For more information, call the DTCA office at (231) 922-2050 or visit www.downtowntc.com. To learn about the restaurants, events and businesses in Downtown Traverse City check out their card on our Attractions page.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T11:21:13-05:00August 14th, 2008|Art Scene, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Fun & Flotilla Party at Point Betsie Lighthouse

Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Point Betsie Lighthouse on Monday August 4th

The founding settlers of Benzonia landed near Point Betsie and were greeted by the newly installed lighthouse keeper 150 years ago. To celebrate this anniversary there will be a beach party and evening show. Called the Fun & Flotilla Party because private boats will be welcomed to moor just off shore while all the rest of us landlubbers are invited to sit on the beach for a combined celebration of the extended Point Betsie community. The ceremony also features the U.S. Coast Guard, celebrating 218 years and the 20th anniversary of the Nature Conservancy’s Zetterberg Preserve at Point Betsie.

Guests are encouraged to come early, by land or water, and enjoy the beautiful beach. Pre-show begins The historic Mackinaw sailboat will be on display in the evening and a special Point Betsie art exhibit located in the Fog Signal Building will be open as well. Bring your blankets, enjoy some cake and punch, and settle in for the beachside presentation.

The program begins at 7:00pm and features the Coast Guard Zodiac off-shore. Set on a stage against the dunes with the Lighthouse as the backdrop, visitors will enjoy a reenactment of the settlers landing on the frankfort shores, music and songs and a reading from the Zetterberg family responsible for the donated land. With Mother Nature’s cooperation the evening will end with a beautiful sunset around 9:30pm.

Point Betsie Road will be closed to general traffic for the evening. Parking will be available at the Crystal Lake Yacht Club or in the empty Wynkoop property on the northwest corner of where Pt. Betsie road meets M-22. A shuttle will be available at no charge or you can walk to the beach. It is a bit of a hike, uphill on the way in, so keep that in mind if you choose to walk.

For more information about the Sesquicentennial events at Point Betsie Lighthouse contact the Friends of Point Betsie or visit their website. To learn about all the area lighthouses please visit our special Michigan Lighthouses page sponsored in part by Suzy Voltz of Century 21 Sleeping Bear Realty.

By Brandy Wheeler|2020-01-09T11:29:10-05:00August 1st, 2008|Benzie, Check This Out, Events|0 Comments