Great Lakes Center for the Arts,
800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor.
Tel. (231) 439-2600.
Experience world-class cultural performances and events in Northern Michigan! Years in the making, the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor will break ground on Saturday, July 2 at 5:00 p.m. The Center will be a regional, national and international destination for the cultural arts and intellectual dialogue. Programming will include popular, classical, jazz and country music performances, theatrical productions, music festivals, opera, films, dance, lectures and children's series.
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Thanks to community support, Comfort Keepers of Northern Lower Michigan and American House of Petoskey and Charlevoix raised over $2,500 during their "Grilling for a Cure" Alzheimer's fundraiser on June 20. The fundraiser was created in support of the Alzheimer's Association's The Longest Day event to raise awareness and funds toward a cure for Alzheimer's. Comfort Keepers and American House, along with the help of local celebrities, spent The Longest Day grilling, washing cars and selling baked goods. The public was invited to visit either the American House in Petoskey or Charlevoix, and for a donation, enjoy breakfast, burgers, hot dogs and all the fixins', get a car wash and also select from a variety of baked goods.
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This Weekend & The 4th of July Holiday
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Petoskey Rocks is tonight Friday, July 1st!
Somebody's Gallery invites you to join us Friday, July 1st from 6-9 p.m. for an evening of wine, cheese and art with Randi Ford and Justin Gustafson! Somebody's Gallery will celebrate the art of two up and coming artists who will share their distinctive views of Northern Michigan. Enjoy our gallery in the heart of Petoskey's historic Gaslight district while sipping wine and conversing with these two incredible painters. Somebody's Gallery is located on 302 East Lake Street in Petoskey.
Join in the fun and festivities on July 2, from 5-6pm for the Community Groundbreaking Celebration of the all new Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. The curtain goes up in Summer 2018 on an annual line-up of performances across all genres-music, dance, theater, movies and film, intellectual dialogue, and education-making it a regional and national destination offering world-class programming.
Antiques at the Fairgrounds is Saturday July 2nd and Sunday July 3rd. Head to the Emmet County Fairgrounds for a huge array of high quality antique merchandise from the smallest collectibles (jewelry), to a wide range of antique furniture, pottery, china, textiles, prints and more. Admission is $5.00 per person (good for both days), children under 15 admitted free. Parking is FREE! Show times are 9:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. Can't make this show? Catch the one on August 6 & 7, 2016 - same location. For more information, visit www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com.
Join Bay Harbor for a full weekend of holiday fun! On July 3rd come down to the Village at Bay Harbor for Fireworks and enjoy an always amazing show by the Petoskey Steel Drum Band from 8:00 - 10:30 p.m., as well as balloon twisting and fun with Jania Taylor and face Painting will be available for the kids as well. Fireworks Display over Bay Harbor Lake will commence at dusk. On July 4 catch the Parade on Main Street at 11:00 a.m., an exciting parade for the whole family! Don't miss the most unique Fourth of July parade in northern Michigan! Bay Harbor has the highest use of GEM Cars per capita in the world, and we decorate them and show them off down Main Street!
The Petoskey Area Jaycees invite you and your business to be a part of Petoskey's Stars & Stripes Celebration on Monday, July 4. The parade will take place at 6 pm following the traditional route, with entertainment and fireworks at the waterfront following. The Stars & Stripes event is 100% Volunteer Driven and 100% Community Funded. Let your business and family be a part of the celebration by donating today. Visit www.petoskeystarsandstripes.com and hit the donate button to learn more.
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The Dorothy Gerber Strings and the Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra's Summer Strings workshops for kids and adults are set to begin on Wednesday, July 6th at Crooked Tree Arts Center. The Summer Strings workshops conclude on Wednesday, July 27 with a noon performance at Pennsylvania Park, as part of the Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park Series. Chamber Music is for groups of students studying violin, viola, cello or bass, with at least two years of playing experience. Students who are interested in signing up must contact Robert Dudd at 231-347-5720. All workshops are $52 per adult or child. Each additional class per student is $37. For more information on the CTAC Summer Strings Workshops and to register, visit www.crookedtree.org or call 231-347-4337.
Two Free Author Events at McLean & Eakin Booksellers, July 6 & 7, 2016
McLean & Eakin Booksellers welcomes Tom Stanton on Wednesday, July 6th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to discuss his latest book, Terror in the City of Champions: Murder, Baseball, and the Secret Society that Shocked Depression-Era Detroit. In the mid-1930s, Detroit reigned as the City of Champions. Within a six-month span, the Tigers, Lions, and Red Wings won a World Series, NFL title, and Stanley Cup. Reservations requested. Call 231.347.1180 or send an email to www.mcleanandeakin.com. A free wine & cheese event. On Thursday, July 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Peter Marabell returns to sign copies of his latest mystery, Devils are Here: A Michael Russo Mystery. No reservations required.
Blissfest is almost here - Get your tickets now for July 8th,9th,10th! Adult Weekend Tickets are now only available at our ticket outlets at the regular rate of $135 / ticket. No weekend tickets will be available at the gate. Teen weekend tickets and day tickets are still on sale at our website: http://www.blissfest.org/tickets - scroll down to "Individual Day Tickets" event for day tickets. |
Join the Petoskey District Library for "Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains are Wired to Ignore Climate Change", a Community Discussion with Deb Hansen Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Attend a community discussion, led by Deb Hansen, to explore key themes from one of the most influential books on climate change: Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired To Ignore Climate Change by George Marshall. Registration is encouraged. Copies may be available for checkout through the library system, or for purchase at McLean & Eakin.
On Wednesday, July 13th at 4:00 p.m., Bay View will point the spotlight on women in a summer of programming that centers on the challenges, opportunities, and stressors that women face at home and at work. The conversation, simply named Empowered: Achievement, Balance, and Career, will feature a distinguished panel of powerful leaders, including Deborah Wyatt Fellows, Editor in Chief at MyNorth Media & Editor of Traverse Magazine, for a discussion of relevant topics for all those struggling to make sense of this human experience and the way our work and personal life interact. The discussion takes at Voorhies Hall on the Bay View campus, and is free to the public. The conversation will be a lively look at numerous issues and is geared to be universal in its themes, so both men and women are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.bayviewfestival.org.
The Women's Club Annual Art Fair at Nub's Bob in Harbor Springs is on Wednesday July 13th from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This popular event that draws more than 100 artists from as far away as Florida and California. Admission is $3.00 per person, and children 12 and under will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Once again the Slightly Gourmet Cafe will offer lunch fare and deserts for fair goers to enjoy while the shop. All proceeds from the Art Fair support local charities, enabling The Women's Club to contribute to many community projects as well as sponsor a number of academic scholarships for local students. For general information please contact Arlene Aitchison at akayga2@gmail.com
Open House on July 13th to Celebrate 5 Year Anniversary of the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center. In July of 2011 the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center opened its doors to the northern Michigan community. During these first five years, there have been over 146,000 patient visits for treatment, therapy, and wellness services. To celebrate this beautiful facility, McLaren Northern Michigan is offering free tours and refreshments to the public on Wednesday, July 13 from 12 - 1 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. For information on services available at McLaren Northern Michigan, please call (800) 248-6777 or online at www.northernhealth.org.
Crooked Tree Arts Center's 2016 D'Art for Art takes place on Thursday July 14th beginning at 6:00 p.m. guests will enjoy an evening of appetizers, a seated gourmet dinner, and the closing of the auction boards, all culminating with the highly anticipated 'd'arting' at the end of the evening. This premier summer fundraising event takes place at the warehouses of Irish Boat Shop in Harbor Springs. For more information and to make a reservation, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Huge Rummage Sale for Water Recreation Lovers hosted by the Watershed Council - on Saturday, July 16th.Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council will be hosting their 8th Annual Whale of a Sale in conjunction with the Harbor Springs community-wide yard sales from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Irish Boat Shop storage unit 7580 S. State Road, Harbor Springs. For more information about the Whale of a Sale, please call the Watershed Council office at (231) 347-1181.
Join us for the 12th Annual Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Bear River Crawl on Saturday, July 16th2016. Register for either a 5K walk/run or a 10K run! The race starts at 8am at the Bay Front Park, downtown Petoskey. Register today online at www.nmsportsmed.com or call 347-9300. Proceeds from the Bear River Crawl will benefit the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders, a charitable, nonprofit organization established to ensure that 100% of our local fundraising gets donated back into our community.
Camp Daggett is seeking at least 10 more kayakers to participate in the Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake fundraiser, July 16th and 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. To date, 21 kayakers have signed up for this thirty-mile shoreline of beautiful Walloon Lake. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $50 in pledges to support Camp Daggett's Adventure Center program. Participants can register for the one- or two- day event. The one-day option includes a stop at Camp Daggett, breakfast snack, homemade dinner and team T-shirt. All paddlers are invited to attend the "I Did It Celebration" Sunday afternoon. For more information, go to www.campdaggett.org or contact Karen Marietti at 231-347-9742 ext. 117 or Development Director, Grace Ketchum at ext. 118.
Get ready for the VENETIAN SWIM MEET at the Charlevoix Area Community Pool on July 18th, 2016. Warm-ups commence at 3:15 pm; meet starts at 4:00 pm. Open to all ages. Advance Price: $4/event & $7/relay; or Day of Price: $8/event & $10/relay. Registration forms can be found at: www.charlevoixpool.org. Prepare for the Meet with our Training Camp available June 14th - July 15th, Tuesday - Friday from 4 pm - 5 pm, $3 drop-in OR $30 unlimited for the 5-week camp. Questions? Call or email the Pool at 231-547-0982, info@charlevoixpool.org.
Angel Ambassadors will be raffling off a 2001 custom assembled Harley Davidson created with a military theme to benefit Veterans in Northern Michigan - this one of a kind rebuild is valued at $8,000. Angel Ambassadors has 1000 tickets for sale at $25.00 each. Raffle License #R35758. Tickets will be available until July 29th - or while supplies last. For more information on where to get your tickets, where to see the bike, sponsors and more visit www.angel-ambassadors.org or email Marcie Newton at info@angel-ambassadors.org. The raffle will be drawn at Maxwell Bros Cycle Shop on Saturday July 30th. The raffle drawing will take place between 6pm & 8pm. Winner does not have to be present to win.
Fantastic food, fabulous cars, fine wine and beer will be served up at the Garden Party to be held on Sunday, August 14th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. The event will benefit scholarships for North Central's CNC (Computer Numerical Controls) Machining program. Tickets for The Garden Party are $150 per person. Attire is traditional Garden Party chic. The hosts request that ladies wear hats. Guests must be 18 to attend. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.thegardenpartymichigan.org.
The YMCA of Northern Michigan's 2nd Annual 4.9770K Color Fun Run is back! Join us on Saturday, August 20th when once again, the YMCA of Northern Michigan is giving the community an opportunity to become human tie-dye and potentially win some fabulous prizes while you're at it! We had over 300 participants last year and we're anticipating even more for this year! Come join us for a morning of fun while helping the Y impact our community! Registration is up and running at mynorthtickets.com, Early bird prices are available until July 24th. For more information, check out our website at: http://www.ymcanm.org/YMCAofNorthernMichigan4.9770KColorFunRun.htmWe'll see you there!
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Hidden River Golf & Casting Club invites you to Music on the Maple on Tuesday Nights from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Enjoy live Music on the Terrace overlooking the Maple River! Check out Brian McCosky on July 5th & 12th and Chris Koury on July 19th & 26th. There will also be 8 Draft Beers and Weekly Appetizer Specials. Find out more at www.hiddenriver.com.
Upcoming Events with Little Traverse Conservancy! Little Traverse Conservancy invites the public to the following events, offered at no charge. Knee High Naturalist Programs (ages 3-5) Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Tuesday, July 5th. Junior Naturalist Programs (ages 6-8) Wednesdays 10-11:30am beginning Wednesday, July 6th. Adventure Naturalist Programs (ages 9-12) Thursdays beginning July 7th. Little Traverse Conservancy's Burt Lake Area Outdoor Sessions designed for Ages 7-12
Tuesdays in July beginning July 5th. For their full schedule or to register online for some of the events, visit www.landtrust.org. Check out our FREE nature preserve app available on Google Play or the Apple App Store!
Charlevoix County Club wants to know...Are you an early riser? We have a special just for you! Tee off between 7-8:00 am for just $45 for 18 holes with cart. Book your tee time on-line at www.chxcountryclub.com or call 231-547-9796. See you on the course!
Manna Food Drive sponsored by Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors. June 15th - July 31st. Drop off locations are 420 Howard Street, Petoskey, 172 E. Main Street, Harbor Springs, 710 Bridge Street Charlevoix, 231 E. Water Street Boyne CIty & 109 Mill Street East Jordan. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Any non-perishable foods. Any questions please call Debbie 231-347-7600.
It's a special week of don't-miss concerts beginning July 5! The Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park continues with Oh Brother Big Sister, Kirby Snively, and Arbor Lacs. Have a seat on the benches provided, or bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the music that starts at noon and is free and open to the public. Each Concert in the Park is held at noon, at the gazebo in Petoskey's Pennsylvania Park. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Crooked Tree Arts Center. For more information on sponsorship, and to learn more about the Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park, contact 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
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Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry is offering a selection Fourth of July Fireworks cruises. Set sail on the Isle Royale Queen III with live music by Chris Calleja. Take in private light show aboard the Straits of Mackinac II. Cash bar & restrooms. Purchase tickets now at http://www.arnoldline.com/sip-n-sail-cruises/ Sip n' Sail Cruise sponsored by Upper Hand Brewery. Enjoy Upper Peninsula's most popular craft beer while listening to live entertainment by Cousin Curtiss, all the way from Marquette on July 7, July 28 and August 25. Details and tickets at http://www.arnoldline.com/sip-n-sail-cruises/
Segway Tours at Boyne Highlands Resort. Segways are back at Boyne Highlands! Experience a northern Michigan twist on the popular Segway tour! After a brief orientation - where you'll discover how easy and fun it is to ride a Segway - you'll follow a knowledgeable guide along our specially designed trails through the woods for a tour of the resort. Segway Tours are offered daily. Reservations are recommended and participants must be at least 14 years old. Call 231.526.3835 to schedule your Segway adventure today!
Ever feel like helping out, connecting with people for a great cause, but just didn't know where to go? Volunteer Connections, your local web based tool is a great way for people in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties to connect and find ways to volunteer. All you have to do click on VOLUNTEER from the Char-Em United Way website, log in and look around. You'll find lots of opportunities to volunteer at a large variety of places around town. Char-Em United Way, uniting the people and the resources of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties to build strong communities. Go ahead - click and give a whole lot of YOU. Any questions? Give us a call (231) 487-1006, visit our website http://charemunitedway.galaxydigital.com/, or find us on facebook!
Tickets are on sale for the 16th Annual Cash Raffle, a fundraiser for Friendship Centers of Emmet County, Council on Aging. Ten cash prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize, will be awarded at the Cash Raffle Party on Friday, September 9 at the Fairgrounds Community Center. Early bird drawings are on June 29 and August 17. Get your ticket now for a chance to win $150 and still be entered into the grand prize drawing. Tickets cost $150 and may be purchased at the Petoskey Friendship Center or by calling (231) 347-3211. Sponsors for this year's fundraiser are American House Senior Living Communities, Angel Heart Home Care, Bay Street Orthopaedics, Comfort Keepers, Independence Village, Korthase Flinn Insurance & Financial Services, and Mallard Cove Assisted Living.
Worship on the Waterfront. All are welcome at an ecumenical worship service on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the pavilion behind the Fire Station on Lake Street. This 30-minute service will be a time to worship together with music and prayer in the beauty of God's creation. Pastors from various churches will lead the service each week and everyone is welcome! Music Fellowship at First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey. All are welcome to participate in a Word, Share, Prayer gathering Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Musicians and vocalists of all levels are welcome to participate and ALL are welcome to attend.
Hotel Walloon presents, The Talcott, Northern Michigan's newest event venue. The 3,000 square foot space features 12' tall beautiful lattice ceilings that give the building a "barn-like" feel with elegant finishings like sweepings blinds, custom built portable bars, and a gorgeous outdoor patio that features a copper gas fire pit. The Talcott's competitively priced rental fee includes tables, chairs, a 15'x18' dance floor, 12'x24' stage, pipe and drape, audio/visual equipment and two 7' portable bars. The newest addition to the Walloon Lake Village has not gone unnoticed and is already filling up fast for 2017. Call (231)497-2013 to learn more about having your event at Northern Michigan's newest event venue, The Talcott.
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Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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