April 19th - July 26th, 2008
Topic: Educational
Location: Petoskey - Crooked Tree Arts Center
It has been forty years since photojournalist Bill Eppridge was assigned the task of following Bobby Kennedy and capturing on film his 1968 presidential campaign. In the Edith Gilbert Gallery at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, more than 40 photographs taken by Eppridge during the days just before and after the assassination of Bobby Kennedy will be on exhibit. Be sure to visit this historical exhibition during regular gallery hours, Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Contact Information:
Crooked Tree Arts Center
Phone: 231-347-4337
May 9th - 11th, 2008
Topic: Educational
Location: Bay Harbor - The Inn at Bay Harbor
Pamper yourself at this this retreat where participants discover the benefits of visual journaling, a form of creative expression to record life’s experiences, feelings, emotional reactions and inner thoughts both visually and verbally. Visual journaling aids in accomplishing goals and initiating change to shape new realities. The $195 retreat includes a Friday welcome reception, journaling workshops, writer’s forum, souvenir book and visual journaling kit. Advance registration required.
Contact Information:
The Spa at the Inn at Bay Harbor
Phone: 231-439-4046
May 10th, 2008
Topic: Recreation
12:30pm to 4:00pm
Location: Bay Harbor - Bay Harbor Equestrian Club
Bay Harbor Equestrian Club & Petoskey Montessori Children's House present this fun-filled day! Bridleless riding & roping and other demonstrations. Horse hoof print autograph session and kids and adults both can participate in handling and throwing rope. Free children's activities throughout the day amd great food will be available. Admisson is $20.00 per car. Come on out and have a wonderful day just Horsin' Around!
Phone: 231-347-5331
May 10th, 2008
Topic: Recreation
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Petoskey - Odawa Casino Resort - Ovation Hall
Ovation Hall is proud to present this uproariously funny comedy tour. Brett Butler (From "Grace Under Fire") along with wacky crew will have you laughing all evening long. Watch for details!
May 11th, 2008
Topic: Recreation
Location: Mackinaw City/St. Ignace
Star Line Ferry pays tribute to the local residents of Emmet and Cheboygan counties offering free passage to Mackinac Island, Sunday, May 11th ONLY! Those bringing their own bikes must pay a $7.50 transportation fee for the bike...fold up strollers only and no wagons allowed. Mackinac State Historic Parks, the Butterfly House and the Haunted Theater will also be offering special deals to the locals. Ride today and come back later in the season to enjoy historic Mackinac Island all over again!
Contact Information:
Star Line Ferry
Phone: 800-638-9892
May 14th, 2008
Topic: Educational
Time: 6:15pm
Location: Bay Harbor - The Spa at The Inn at Bay Harbor
The Spa at The Inn at Bay Harbor along with Northern Michigan Regional Hospital is pleased to host a series of lectures on the most important thing in our lives, our health. Lecture admissions is $10 at the door; the evening begins at 6:15 PM and includes refreshments, complimentary chair massages and tours of the spa.
Topic: Stroke Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment
Guest Speaker: Roger Gietzen, MD
Contact Information:
NMRH Community Education
Phone: 231-487-4900
May 15th - 18th, 2008
Topic: Festival
Location: Boyne City Downtown
This fun-filled festival is the ultimate signal that spring is here....Carnival, Mushroom Hunting, Cooking Demonstrations and lots of Morels! Come share in the fun and bring your appetite!
Contact Information:
Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 231-582-6222
May 17th, 2008
Topic: Recreation
Time: 9:00am
Location: Bay Harbor - Village at Bay Harbor
The race, which begins at 9 am on Main Street in the Village, is designed for the novice to the veteran.
The entire run is on paved roads and wraps around the stunning shores of Bay Harbor Lake. With fun for the whole family, kids can enjoy a 1/4 mile race taking place in the Village at Bay Harbor at 10 am. There are 25 divisions in the 5K Run & Walk, with awards for the top 3 finishers in each division for males and females. In addition, there are Overall and Masters Awards. The awards ceremony follows the race.
Contact Information:
Elizabeth Mrozinski
Phone: 231-439-2039
May 17th, 2008
Topic: Sports
Location: Harbor Springs to Mackinaw City
The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a weekend of huge parties with great bands, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, a lot of sunshine, views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one magical island.
THIS IS NOT A RACE!! The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts (2,200+ last year) who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan. The bike ride starts Saturday morning at Boyne Highlands Resort and spans 51 miles along Lake Michigan on a paved road with very little automobile traffic. Riders pedal through rolling countryside and trillium covered forests, along sandy beaches, and are surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from 400' high bluffs. We stop approximately half way, at a unique place called the Legs Inn for a leisurely lunch and to swap stories. The ride continues on to Mackinaw City, where you'll catch a ferry to Mackinac Island.
May 18th, 2008
Topic: Recreation
Time: 10:00am
Location: Harbor Springs - Pleasantview Hall
Meet at Pleasantview Town Hall at the corner of Stutsmanville Road and Pleasantview Road at 10:00 a.m. The hike starts at the Lakeview Parking lot and we'll hike Section 8 and part of Section 9, ending at Canada Goose Pond in Wilderness State Park, about 7 1/2 miles.
The first half of Section 8 has some large hills, a swamp, and two small creeks. The last half winds through pines with small hills and runs beside small ponds. Section 9 has a wide flat trail with only a few hills. There should be lots of wild flowers this time of year. There's no charge to join us - just come and enjoy.
Contact Information:
Gary Zebko
Phone: 231-526-1312
May 18th, 2008
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Boyne City Performing Arts Center - Boyne City High School
This year’s program will include string students from 20 schools in Emmet, Charlevoix, and northern Antrim counties. The string students will perform American Folk songs and represent their schools by demonstrating what they have learned this year. The Youth Orchestras will feature an Asian theme with the Concert Orchestra performing the Kabuki Dance by Richard Meyer and The Crooked Tree Symphony performing the Variations on a Korean Folk Song by John Barns Chance as well as other works. Come and enjoy this annual family event.
Contact Information:
Crooked Tree Arts Center
Phone: 231-347-4337
May 24th, 2008
Topic: Recreation
Location: Mackinaw City
The Top of Michigan Trails Council sponsors this ride from Mackinaw City to Cheboygan. The ride encompasses about 26 miles of new crushed limestone trail and local roads and should take about three hours to complete. Meet at the DNR Trailhead off Nicolet St. behind Mackinaw Crossings at 10 am. Mountain or hybrid bikes recommended and you will receive discount lunch coupons from partnering restaurants.
Contact Information:
Top of Michigan Trails Council
Phone: 231-348-8280
May 24th, 2008
Topic: Music
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Petoskey - Odawa Casino Resort
Odawa Casino Resort is proud to welcome Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone along with Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees to the stage in Ovation Hall. At the age of fifteen, Noone achieved international fame as “Herman”, lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good”, “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “Silhouettes”, “Wonderful World”, “Just A Little Bit Better”, “There’s A Kind of Hush”, “A Must To Avoid”, “Listen People”, “No Milk Today” “The End of the World” “Leaning On A Lamp Post”, and “Dandy”. Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over fifty-two million recordings. Come hear Hermans Hermit's and Mickey Dolnez live at the new Odawa Casino Resort.
Ages 21 and older, please.
Phone: 1-877-442-6464
May 24th - 25th, 2008
Topic: Sports
Location: Boyne Falls - Boyne Mountain
This is the Michigan Cup Endurance Series race #2. Trail is approximately 9.5 miles per lap of single and double track trails
Schedule:
Saturday, May 24th:
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Late registration and pre-registration pickup
11:00 AM - Mandatory riders meeting
12:00 PM - Start of both 12 & 24 hour race
Sunday, May 25th:
12:00 AM - Finish for 12 hour riders
12:00 PM - Finish for 24 hour riders
May 24th - 26th, 2008
Topic: Holiday
Location: Mackinaw City - Colonial Michilimackinac
Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British and Indian tribes, on June 2, 1763.
The Fort Michilimackinac Pageant is the longest running, free historical Memorial Day performance in the Nation. Visitors will meet famous Indian Chiefs: Minavavans and Matchekewis of the Ojibwa tribe and will Wawatam who becomes a blood brother to Alexander Henry and later saves his life.
Lots of activities throughout the weekend. Live the history in Mackinaw!
Contact Information:
kvieau@nmo.net
Phone: 1-888-455-8100
May 29th - June 2nd, 2008
Topic: Educational
Location: Walloon Lake - Camp Michigania
The University of Michigan presents this conference with special guest Amy hempel, author of "The Collected Series." This is a beautiful place where participants disperse to read, write and listen to the creative works of wonderful teachers.
May 30th, 2008
Topic: Sales
Location: Bay View - The Terrace Inn
Take a trip back in time . . . the TeeGardin's Ice Cream Parlor is opening in the lower level of the Terrace Inn in historic Bay View. 8 flavors of hand dipped ice cream, specialty sodas, malts, sundaes and much more. Come have some fun at the Grand Opening!
Contact Information:
The Terrace Inn
Phone: 231-347-2410
May 30th - June 1st, 2008
Topic: Educational
Location: Bay View - Stafford's Bay View Inn
The Wild Foods Culinary Retreat Weekend is focused on foods that we find (or historically found) in the wild - herbs, wild flowers, asparagus, ramps, fish, buffalo, and more - and how they are harvested and used. Come for just Saturday or stay the whole weekend!
Contact Information:
Learn Great Foods
Phone: 231-758-3407
May 31st, 2008
Topic: Recreation
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Harbor Springs Birchwood Inn
Bike tour beginning 3 miles north of Harbor Springs. Tour on famous "Tunnel of Trees" route - 20, 42 or 64 miles routes. When the riding's done, enjoy a barbeque and pool party. This is a gorgeous ride - don't miss it! Come spend the weekend in our neck of the woods.
Contact Information:
Birchwood Inn
Phone: 231-526-2151
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