Traverse City: 2nd Annual Cherry Capital Winter Festival

Traverse City 2nd Annual Cherry Capital Winter Festival

Join us this February 15-18 in Traverse City and help us celebrate all that winter has to offer! The 2nd Annual Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest is a four-day event designed to cure the effects of "cabin fever" and provide a variety of family-friendly games and activities, including live outdoor music and fireworks show. Access to all Winter WonderFest activities requires the purchase of a $10 official event button with portion of proceeds from button sales going to Special Olympics of Michigan.

(As of January 23, 2008)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 4:00pm-8:00pm "Outdoor Fun Zone" - Family-friendly winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile rides (until dark), horse-drawn sleigh rides, and bonfires. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.5:30pm-7:30pm "A Magical Taste of Downtown" presented by Grand Traverse Pie Company - Enjoy a variety of cherry-infused foods, with live entertainment from 5:45pm-7:45pm. Tickets for Adults are $15/ea. while Kids 12 & Under are $8/ea. General balcony seating for live entertainment only is $5/ea. Tickets may be purchased by calling the National Cherry Festival Office: 800-968-3380. Location: The City Opera House (Downtown Traverse City)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 10:00am-7:00pm "Outdoor Fun Zone" - Family-friendly winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile rides (until dark), inflatables, and bonfires. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.10:00am-5:00pm Winter Carnival Rides - Yes, it's a true winter carnival! Carnival rides will be on-site for kids and adults to enjoy, including a Ferris Wheel (weather permitting) . Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.11:00am-1:00pm Pony Rides - Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.12:00pm-5:00pm Live Music in Downtown Traverse City - Enjoy live music in the heart of Downtown Traverse City by the Rythm Kings from Noon to 2:30 and the Gratitude Steel Drum Band from 3 to 5. Ice sculptures will be on display throughout the day. Look for "Sweetheart of a Sale" specials in participating downtown stores and special activities! Location: Downtown Traverse City (Cass Street/Front Street intersection)12:00pm-3:30pm Soup’r Bowl in Downtown Traverse City - A Friendly Soup Competition between Downtown Traverse City area restaurants under the tent at the corner of Cass and Front Streets. The public is invited to taste each and vote for their favorite. Soup’r Bowl Sampler Tickets will be for sale at that location. A five-soup sampler ticket is $3 or all samples for $5.12:00pm-5:00pm Winter Kid's Activities - Kids of nearly all ages can participate in some down-home, friendly competition, including: snowshoe race, cherry pie eating contest, and frozen fish toss. Present your festival button for access.Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.1:00pm-2:30pm Mini-Film Festival: "Frozen Stupid" presented by Brauer Productions - Enjoy the amazing work of Traverse City filmmaker Richard Brauer, as Brauer Productions presents this funny tale of a father and son seeking a simple weekend of ice fishing. Starring: Ernest Borgnine and Joey Albright. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa indoors in the Council Room behind Marketplace in the Gallery of Shops.1:00pm-6:00pm Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides - The quintessential "winter experience!" Go for a real horse-drawn sleigh ride throughout the Grand Traverse Resort grounds and soak in al the beautiful winter scenery. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.2:30pm "Frozen Bed Race" presented by Grand Traverse Area Hotel/Motel Association - See the fastest "beds on sleds" at this fun downtown event. Form a team of 5 and compete for the fun of it. Call 231-631-2044 for complete details. Present your festival button for access. Location: Downtown Traverse City (Cass Street/Front Street intersection)2:00pm-2:30pm "Polar Plunge" presented by Special Olympics Michigan - "Freezin' for a Reason!" Ever wanted to take a plunge into icy waters just to see what it feels like? Now's your shot. Dress up, jump in and help change lives with this unique event. Entry fee is a $50 donation to Special Olympics Michigan. Participants receive admission to the Post Plunge Party and bragging rights for "freezing your fur" for a great cause. Registration begins at 1:00pm with the plunge beginning around 2:00pm. Post Plunge Party will follow immediately at 2:30pm. Present your festival button for access. For more information, or to register, please call 800-644-6404 or visit http://www.somi.org/. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.3:00pm-5:00pm Pony Rides - Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.8:00pm-9:30pm Mini-Film Festival: "The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island" presented by Brauer Productions - Enjoy the amazing work of Traverse City filmmaker, Richard Brauer, as Brauer Productions presents this adventurous quest for a hidden treasure. Filmed locally on Lake Michigan. Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Seth Bernard, Brennan Hesser. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa indoors in the Council Room behind Marketplace in the Gallery of Shops.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 9:00am "The Frosty 5K" Race - See how fast you can run on the snow! This 5K run/walk will take participants throughout the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa grounds, offering beautiful winter landscape views. Registration begins at 8:00am at the Clubhouse. Prizes will be awarded. Register by February 1, 2008 and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a one-night stay at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, including access to our new Indoor Water Playground. Entry requires purchase of $10 festival button (kids 10 and under are free). REGISTER HERE Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.10:00am-7:00pm "Outdoor Fun Zone" - Family-friendly winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile rides (until dark), inflatables, and bonfires. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.10:00am-5:00pm Winter Carnival Rides - Yes, it's a true winter carnival! Carnival rides will be on-site for kids and adults to enjoy, including a Ferris Wheel (weather permitting) . Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.10:00am-5:00pm Kid's Petting Zoo - Get up close and personal with a variety of friendly animals. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.11:00am-1:00pm Pony Rides - Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.12:00pm-3:00pm "GRAND Chili Cookoff" - Taste a variety of fresh, hot chili dishes prepared by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa and vote for your favorite. $7 fee to sample 6 of our favorite chili recipes. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.12:00pm-5:00pm Winter Kid's Activities - Kids of nearly all ages can participate in some down-home, friendly competition, including: snowshoe race, cherry pie eating contest, and frozen fish toss. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.1:00pm-6:00pm Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides - The quintessential "winter experience!" Go for a real horse-drawn sleigh ride throughout the Grand Traverse Resort grounds and soak in al the beautiful winter scenery. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.3:00pm-5:00pm Pony Rides - Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.7:00pm-8:30pm LOVERBOY Valentine's Concert - You loved their hits in the 80's. Now, see how they're still rocking. Loverboy will perform a live concert inside Governors' Hall at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. NOTE: Separate tickets are required; Winter WonderFest buttons do not provide access. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35 each and may be purchased by calling 800-968-2327. For information on the Loverboy Valentine's Concert lodging package, click here. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa 8:30pm-9:00pm Fireworks Show - There's nothing quite as spectacular as a fireworks show in the winter snow. Enjoy a professional fireworks show over the golf courses at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Present your festival button for access. Location: The Pavilion at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - 8:00am-10:00am Flap Jack Breakfast - Wrap up a weekend of activity with a hearty pancake breakfast. Cash breakfast. Call 800-236-1577 for more information. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in the Michigan Ballroom.9:00am-12:00pm "Outdoor Fun Zone" - Family-friendly winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and bonfires. Present your festival button for access. Location: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near the Clubhouse.

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Peninsula Bay Resort: Valentine's Day Special

Peninsula Bay Resort Valentine's Day Special!

Treat your Sweethart to luxury accommodations while warming by the fire over looking East Grand Traverse Bay! Northern Shores Vacation Rentals is offering a 10% discount on our winter rates to any of our 5 available Peninsula Bay Condominium suites. Come "Up North" and see what Peninsula Bay Resort has to offer as one of the most luxurious condominium projects in Traverse City. (*weekly rental - early check-out optional)
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New Shanghai Circus at Interlochen

01/29/2008 7:30pm, Corson Auditorium
The incredible acrobats of the New Shanghai Circus defy gravity in a beautifully orchestrated presentation of Chinese circus arts dating back two thousand years. Tickets for Interlochen’s Fall and Winter performance series go on sale September 7 and are available online at http://tickets.interlochen.org/. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box office at 800-681-5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday and noon to 4pm on Saturday.
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Rolling Centuries Winter Festival in Traverse City

01/26/2008
Again Rolling Centuries Farm (RCF) and McLain Cyclery and Fitness Center will team together to offer Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides and Snow Shoe Romp. All ages are encouraged to come and enjoy! On Saturday, January 26, 12 noon to 3 PM, there will be Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides from The Village (bldg. 50), to the Rolling Centuries Farm Cathedral Barn and back. Hot chocolate and coffee provided. Other drinks and foods can be purchased on site from Cuppa Joes. While you wait for your turn, browse our new and used Book Sale. Donations requested to cover costs, $4 per person or $12 per family of 4. If questions call 943-7999. That evening at the RCF Cathedral Barn, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, we will Snow Shoe the ice candle lit trail and enjoy warm food from Folgerelli's. Donation requested $12 per person, $ 25 per family with minor children. Food included with donations. For reservations or questions, call McLain’s 943-8855. Any money raised above costs, benefit the Rolling Centuries Farm, an educational working farm.
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Beat the Winter Blues - Black Star Farms

01/19/2008 - 01/20/2008
Beat the winter blues and warm your soul at Black Star Farms Old Mission. Our tasting room is offering complimentary samples of our infamous Mulled Cherry Wine and varietal wines accompanying a hearty winter soup. Food and wine will be offered from 11 to 5 on Saturday and 12 to 5 on Sunday. Please call (231) 944-1300 with questions.
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Grand Traverse Hiking Club - Snowshoe Outing

01/16/2008
Every Wednesday evening through the winter, people will meet at 6:30 in Parking Lot K behind Munson Hospital (at the side closest to the hill) with snowshoes, and hike for 1 to 1-1/2 hours and then adjourn to Sleder's for food and/or beer. Trip will go only if there is sufficient snow. You do not have to call to sign up, this is a "show and go" type of outing. Contact Debby or Mike if you have questions pagedebby@yahoo.com. If you wish to call, please do so after 5 PM (231) 947-9379.
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Wine Immersion Seminar - Chateau Chantal: Old Mission Peninsula

01/19/2008
Wine Immersion Seminar at Chateau Chantal with winemaker Mark Johnson. Seminar includes an overview of winemaking, viticulture and food and wine pairings, plus lunch, multi-course dinner, learning materials and instruction. 11 am through dinner, $135.
Old Mission Peninsula (231) 223-4110
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Harbor Springs, Michigan Downtown Luxury Top Floor Condominium for Sale

Downtown Harbor Springs - Condominium for Sale

210 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, Michigan
Downtown Harbor Springs condominium with views of Main Street, the bluff and the Harbor. This 2 bedroom suite is in wonderful condition and includes elevator service and covered parking. Condo is located on the top floor and looking at the photo below, 5 windows to the left and 2 windows to the right of the top center corner window are included within this unit. A must see one of a kind location.
Offered at: $368,900
Barbara Belanger - Realtor
(231) 409-7100 - Dir.

Northern Shores Real Estate Sales, LLC.

441 East Front Street

Traverse City, Michigan 49686
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