Traverse City Wine & Art Festival
August 17, 2009
First annual Traverse City Wine & Art Festival at The Village
After years of watching the wine festivals in Leland and Northport swell to numbers that can barely be contained by the tents overhead, there is finally a festival right here in Traverse City. Saturday, August 22nd the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival will be held on the grounds outside Building 50 at The Village.
The festival features wines from 22 area wineries, from both Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas. And unlike other wine festivals, which operate primarily as tasting events, attendees will receive 2 full glass pours with the $20 ticket. Additional drink tickets are available for $4.
The event also includes a juried art show, live music from Thom Jayne and the Nomads, as well as food from Underground Cheesecake, Bourbon 72, Silvertree Deli and Maybings.
Tickets are $20 and are available through participating wineries or purchase online through the LPVA. For more details about the festival visit their website at www.traversecitywinefestival.com.
New Tuskegee Airmen Sculpture, Michigan Legacy Art Park
August 8, 2009
Fallen Comrade sculpture dedication at Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain Resort
Stop by the Michigan Legacy Art Park, located on the grounds of Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, on August 14th at 2pm for the dedication of the Art Park’s latest addition: Fallen Comrade by artist David Greenwood. The dramatic sculpture is inspired by the P-51 flown by the heroic Tuskegee airmen during World War II.
The Legacy Awards Gala will follow the dedication at 6pm. The evening includes a silent auction, dinner and cash bar. The Legacy Award will be presented to the Tuskegee Airmen nationwide, with special attention for those in attendance.
Special lodging packages for those attending the gala are available. Contact Crystal Mountain reservations at 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 for more information.
Michigan Legacy Art Park one of the places on my Up North Summer To-Do List. Now there will be one more amazing sculpture to check out this year. And another reminder for me that summer is flying by and I still have a lot of To-Do items to accomplish.
My Up-North Summer To-Do List
June 29, 2009
Every year summer seems to come and go in the blink of an eye. In an effort make sure I enjoy it I’ve learned a helpful trick. Start out the season with a summer "Must-Do" list. Mine is usually a combination of favorite activities and things I’ve always wanted to do but haven’t made time for. There’s something to be said for writng things down that makes you more apt to do it.
So I’ll share with you a few from my 2009 Summer Must-Do checklist:
1. Enjoy a Day at the Park - I’ve never been on a walk through the Michigan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain Resort, so this is the year. I can’t wait to see the larger than life-size sculptures, like Five Fingers, scattered throughout the park.
2. Learn a New Trick - It’s important to keep learning. So this summer I thought I might take a watercolor class. There are great day classes or seminars at the Crystal Lake Arts Center. Or maybe I’ll try to improve my photography skills with the digital photography workshop at Interlochen. There’s something out there for everyone if you know where to look.
3. Pick Fresh Fruit - When I was a kid we picked cherries, strawberries and raspberries to eat, freeze and make jam. I think my kids are ready to continue the tradition. My favorite was always picking cherries. But since that usually requires a ladder, perhaps we’ll go for blueberries this year. With all the U-pick farms in the area it shouldn’t be hard to decide.
4. A Quiet Day at the Beach - Sometimes the best activity is inactivity. Toes in the sand, book in hand, and all by myself. That sounds like a perfectly relaxing way to enjoy a sunny afternoon.
5. Eat a Barrel of Popcorn - …on a lawn chair, in front of the car, at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In. I’ll try to share, but I’m not promising. With real melted butter poured on top of the fresh kernels, it’s hard to resist this movie-lover’s treat.
6. Sip and Savor - I’ve been looking forward to an evening sipping a glass of Riesling and one of the small plate appetizers at Left Foot Charley in The Village. Sitting outside watching visitors come and go – ahhh, this is the life.
7. Try a New Restaurant - Summer is a great time to try new things. And since I love food, one of my favorite adventures is to discover a new restaurant. Whether it’s new to the area, or just new to me, it’s always a treat. Last summer we enjoyed Blu in Glen Arbor, and this winter LuLu’s in Bellaire. Who knows where this summer will lead.
8. Shop the Farmers Market - Almost every town in Northern Michigan has a farmer’s market. From the Sara Hardy market in Downtown Traverse City, to The Village, you can’t beat the fresh foods, handmade products and beautiful plants available each week.
9. Climb the Lighthouse - I’ve been to the beach at Point Betsie Lighthouse dozens of times, but I’ve never been inside. This summer I want to climb to the top of the light and check out the view. It’s amazing that after 150 years, boats still depend on the light to guide them safely through the Manitou passage.
10. Experience a Silent Movie - I’ve seen movies at the drive-in, the State Theatre and even at the City Opera House, but I’ve yet to experience an authentic silent film at the Music House Museum. Watching Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin with live accompaniment on the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ is a truly unique opportunity.
Now that I’ve shared some of my Up North Michigan summer must-do list, what about you? Take a few minutes and compile your own list of new places to visit, favorite activiites to share, and adventures to experience. Already have a list? Join our discussion on Facebook and share your summer ideas! Let’s make this season a memorable one.
Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair, Traverse City 6/28
June 23, 2009
Artists & Craftsmen Showcase Work Along Union Street
Arts and Crafts will fill the street this weekend when Downtown Traverse City hosts its annual Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair on Sunday, June 28. Located along Union Street between Sixth and Eighth Streets, the annual juried fair will feature close to 90 Midwest and national artists and craftsmen. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., rain or shine.
The event is the first summer art fair hosted by the Downtown Traverse City Association. The others included the National Cherry Festival Arts and Crafts Fair in July and the Downtown Art Fair in August. 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.
Downtown Art Walk Friday May 1st
April 30, 2009
Artists take to the streets and storefronts this Friday in Traverse City
The Downtown Traverse City Association will host the spring Downtown Art Walk, sponsored by ABC 29&8 and WTCM on Friday, May 1, from 5 – 9 pm. Downtown Traverse City invites the public to enjoy art, refreshments, food and music while supporting our local and regional artists. Visit participating locations and check out the art scene from oil paintings to glass bead making along Front St., Cass, Union and the Warehouse District.
Refreshments will be offered at various locations throughout the evening. Purchase a commemorative wine glass and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Downtown Public Art projects. The public has an opportunity to participate in a Public Art project throughout the evening, featuring a water theme.
The Annual Downtown Art Walk is provided by the over 200 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
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