Race to Nowhere Film

December 3, 2010

Race to Nowhere film imageRace To Nowhere: The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture

On December 15th at 4:45PM & 7:15PM The State Theatre in downtown Traverse City will feature a special showing of the film Race to Nowhere.

A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives. Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.

Race to Nowhere is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.
Tickets: $10 in advance or $15 at the door.  Proceeds benefit Learn and Serve projects throughout the TBAISD.

For each General Admission ticket purchased, you will receive one complimentary student ticket.

Visit www.tcaps.net/racetonowhere for more tickets and details

Director Q&A to follow both screenings

"Another inconvenient truth" -George Lucas Educational Foundation
"Must-see documentary" -Patrick Bassett, President, National Association of Independent Schools

For information about the film visit www.RaceToNowhere.com

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Wellington Inn at Christmastime

November 23, 2010

Wellington Inn at ChristmastimeEnjoy an Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Wellington Inn in Traverse City

Step back in time for a turn-of-the-century glimpse into Christmas past at the Wellington Inn this Holiday season. Experience an old fashioned Christmas at this beautifully restored 1905 neoclassical mansion in Traverse City’s historic Boardman neighborhood.

 

New this year, holiday tours will be held on the three Sunday afternoons preceding Christmas: December 5th, 12th & 19th.  Hours will be 2:00pm – 6:00pm.

Local designers have ‘decked the halls’ with a spectacular display of holiday designs and decorations. Following your tour of the entire mansion, enjoy complimentary holiday sweets and hot mulled cider in the third floor ballroom.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

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

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Mealtickets October Newsletter

October 13, 2010

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Welcome, Scott’s Harbor Grill

October 7, 2010

Scott's Harbor Grill mealtickets cardThe latest member of the Mealtickets family of advertisers is Scott’s Harbor Grill.

 

I’m pleased to welcome Scott’s Harbor Grill, one of my favorite restaurants in Traverse City. Scott’s sit’s a top a beautiful West bay harbor in Traverse City, just off-the-beaten-path on M-22. Located at the light at Cherry Bend Road it’s not far from town, but you feel miles away from a stressful day when you can gaze out over the water and enjoy a meal.

If you’re looking for a great place for seafood and margaritas, Scott’s should be on your list. In the warm months you can dine outside on the patio overlooking the sailboats tucked in slips. It’s a great place for families too, as their children’s menu has healthy kid-friendly options.

Planning a meeting or need to find a place for that group birthday party or family reunion dinner? Scott’s has a dining room that can be reserved for groups, with the same great menu and service.

 

So next time you’re in Traverse City, and you’re debating where to eat or grab a happy hour drink, think of Scott’s. And tell them we said hi! For more info about Scott’s, and a map to their location, check out their card on our Dining & Wineries page.

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Olde Town Parking Deck Opens Early

July 26, 2010

Downtown Traverse City mealtickets card imageDowntown Traverse City Opens the Olde Town Parking Deck in Time for Film Festival

 

The City broke ground for the Old Town Deck on October 20, 2009 and planned on it being substantially completed in mid September. They are happy to report that the Old Town Parking Deck will now open just in time for a busy August in Downtown Traverse City. The contractor, Colasanti Construction has come close to completion, approximately seven weeks ahead of schedule, and due to some extraordinary efforts, the first floor is set to open for the 6th Annual Traverse City Film Festival.

“We are pleased to at least have the first floor open for the Traverse City Film Festival. With the Old Town Playhouse and Lars Hockstad Auditorium in close proximity, the Old Town Deck will help take some parking pressure off neighborhood streets," says Rob Bacigalupi, DDA Deputy Director.

CWS Architects are the local Architect and LEED consultant for the project and are pursuing Gold LEED certification. The four level parking deck features a solar panel array on the roof, which will provide all electricity needs for the facility on sunny days. Green roofs are located on the two stair towers and will reduce the volume of storm water entering the sewer system. “We expect that the Old Town Deck will be 40% more energy efficient than a conventional parking deck and are proud of the work that has taken place in the Old Town District,” says Ray Kendra, CWS Architects. The Old Town Deck will also include five car-charging stations and will be able to accommodate up to 20 electrical cars at once. These stations are state-of-the-art and can provide a full charge in two hours.

Planning for the Old Town Deck included parking options for the bike enthusiast. The northwest corner of the building will include eight bike storage lockers and five bikeracks will be located near the southeast corner. Long term or short term rental for the storage lockers are available and will be handled through the Parking Services Department located in the Hardy Parking Deck.

 

Full occupancy is expected by early August on the 522 space parking deck. Transient (hourly) parking will be provided on all levels. Vehicular entrances can be accessed from Lake and Eight Streets.

For more information, please call the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority at (231) 922-2050 or visit the Downtown website at www.downtowntc.com.
 

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