Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy's Winter Presrevation Celebration

February 8, 2009
9am to 2:30pm

The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy will host its Winter Preservation Celebration on February 7, 2009. The event offers free activities to encourage people to enjoy some of the Conservancy's 30,000+ acress of protected land with guided snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, interpretive hikes, special events for children, and more.
Events will occur at Hickory Meadows in Grand Traverse County, Pyatt Nature Preserve on Old Mission Peninsula, Elberta Dunes in Benzie County, Seven Bridges Natural Area in Kalkaska County, Maple Bay Natural Area near Elk Rapids, and Cosner Nature Preserve in Antrim County.
Following the events, participants are invited to attend a reception at Cafe Habana in Traverse City's Old Town from 12:30pm-2:30pm to enjoy live music performed by Angelo Meli, hot cocoa and light appetizers. All of the days activities are free and open to the public, but the Conservancy askes that those interested in attending please register on their web site www.gtrlc.org. The site also provides further information about the Winter Preservation Celebration, including details of the activities at each preserve and directions.

Phone: (231) 929-7911

Bob Seeley & Bob Baldori - Miliken Auditorium

January 10th, 2009

Bob Seeley and Bob Baldori-Milliken Audit.
Arts & Culture
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center

Prepare for an amazing blues piano concert. Bob Seeley is considered to be one of the greatest living boogie-woogie piano players. A friend of Meade Lux Lewis and an accompanist to Sippie Wallace, he has had a distinguished solo career. "Boogie" Bob Baldori has been a mainstay in the music world since the 1960s. He was the founding member of The Woolies, with an extensive performing career playing harmonica and piano with Chuck Berry for the past 40 years. $25 adv, $28 dr and $22 member.
Contact Information: Box Office
Phone: (231) 995-1553

Winston Choi - Pianist - Miliken Auditorium

January 11th, 2009

In Recital, Winston Choi, pianist
Arts & Culture
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center

Chamber Music North is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Dennos Museum Center to provide a series of world class concerts as part of the museum's 2008-2009 concert season.
Contact Information: Box Office
Phone: (231) 995-1553

Michael Philip Mossman - Interlochen

January 16th, 2009

Michael Philip Mossman-Interlochen
Arts & Culture
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Corson Auditorium at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Yamaha Performing Artist Michael Philip Mossman joins the Academy Jazz Ensemble for an evening of great music. Currently lead trumpeter with the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, the Granny-nominated musician and composer has performed and recorded with his own groups and a virtual who's who of the music industry. $16 adult, $14 senior and $9 student.
Contact Information: Box Office
Phone: (800) 681-5920

Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset

January 25th, 2009

Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset
Arts & Culture
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City

Join Chateau Chantal and the Jeff Haas Trio for memorable music and fabulous sunsets every last Sunday of the month.
Phone: (231) 223-4110

Woman's Wine Weekend

January 30th - February 1st, 2009

Women's Wine Weekend
Arts & Culture
Location: Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City

Ladies that are looking for a getaway Superbowl weekend can come to Chateau Chantal and enjoy wine, food, and their choice of shopping or a massage this weekend entirely devoted to women and simple pleasures...During dinner Chateau Chantal is proud to announce our guest, author and humorist, Julie Felicelli! Julie will keep you entertained with her stories on life. Price is based per person and depends on the amount of friends you decide to share a room!

Phone: (231) 223-4110

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

January 16th - 31st, 2009

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Arts & Culture(Thu. Fri. Sat. )
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Old Town Playhouse

Far away from the public eye, war rages in the regional psychiatric asylum. Wild patient behavior and abuse by medical staff have leaked to a disturbed public. With the recent transfer of R.P. McMurphy from a prison work crew, the tenuous balance maintained among the patients is spinning out of control. Head Nurse Ratched, in an effort to maintain peace, clashes directly with McMurphy, who, diagnosed as a psychopath, continually provokes both the patients and the staff. This intriguing story is sure to bring new developments - the public will continue to be advised.
For tickets call the Box Office (231) 947-2443
The Old Town Playhouse is located at 148 East Eighth Street in downtown Traverse City.
Contact Information: Box Office

Winter Warm Up on Old Mission Peninsula

January 17th - 18th, 2009

Winter Warm Up on Old Mission Peninsula
Annual Event
Noon to 5pm
Location: Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula
Winter Warm up is hosted by the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP). The event features performances and artistic offerings at each winery, accompanied by mulled wine, appetizers and a souvenir mug from noon until 5pm on January 17-18th.
Phone: (231) 223-9303

Downtown Chili Cook-Off

January 17th, 2009

Downtown Chili Cook-Off
Annual Event
11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Park Place Dome

Warm up your winter at the 15th Annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off. This popular event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Place Dome in Downtown Traverse City. The Chili Cook-off attracts over 1000 attendees each year who sample the many chilies and vote for their favorites. Area restaurants will be cooking up their special recipes as they compete in eight different categories - 1 and 3-alarm, white, vegetarian, no bean, seafood and ethnic as well as the coveted "people's choice award.
All proceeds from the event help support such Downtown community activities as Friday Night Live, the Halloween walk, holiday activities and many other free downtown events throughout the year.

For more information call (231) 922-2050

15th Annual Downtown Bridal Show

15th Annual Downtown Bridal Show
January 4th, 2009
Annual Event
12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
Location: Park Place Dome

Wedding bells are ringing for the 15th Annual Downtown Bridal Show. Open to the public, free of charge, the show runs from noon to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Downtown Traverse City Association, the event will feature over 35 local experts in all phases of wedding planning. The event is highlighted by a Bridal Fashion Show featuring the latest in wedding fashions, beginning at 3:15 p.m. Door prizes - will be raffled throughout the day to make the wedding planning process even more delightful.

For more information call (231) 922-2050