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Saturday, July 17, 2010
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Alpenfest
July 13, 2010 to July 17, 2010 – Downtown Gaylord The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce presents Alpenfest. Expect five days of festivities including a parade, carnival, kid's games and contests, pancake breakfast, ethnic food, stages with live enter… Organized by Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce & Alpenfest | Type: festivals
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"It's Not Just Material" Gallery Exhibit
July 2, 2010 to July 30, 2010 – Artcenter Traverse City July 2 - July 30, 2010 at Artcenter Traverse City Often artwork has a deep meaning for an artist. Sometimes it is a statement of faith, an emotional expression or some other visual articulation of s… Organized by Artcenter Traverse City | Type: art
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Gallery Exhibit featuring Bill Hyslop
July 2, 2010 to July 28, 2010 – Crema Artist Bill Hyslop's oil paintings will be featured in a gallery exhibit at Crema. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, July 2 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Crema will be open Sunday - Monday from 7 a.… Organized by Artcenter Traverse City | Type: art
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Mon/Wed Story Hour
July 5, 2010 at 11pm to August 25, 2010 at 11pm – The Cottage Book Shop Stories with Cindy in the Pine Patch Organized by The Cottage Book Shop | Type: kids
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Summer Drawing for Teens (Ages 13 - 16)
July 12, 2010 to August 10, 2010 – Artcenter Traverse City Learn exciting new ways to express yourself and try new techniques. Students will be sketching both indoors and outdoors to become familiar with landscape, portraiture, and still life. The cost is $… Organized by Artcenter Traverse City | Type: art, class
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Youth Learn to Sail Camp on Boardman Lake
July 12, 2010 at 8:30am to July 23, 2010 at 4:30pm – Cornwell Sailing Center at Hull PArk on Boardman Lake YOUTH SAILING CAMP - For children 8-17, the camp is taught by US Sailing certified instructors in 8' prams, Sunfish and JY15's. Each student is placed in a boat and program appropriate to their size… Organized by Jim Sorbie | Type: Sailing, boating, watersports, education, outdoor, sports, kids
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PEACE Kids Summer Equine Program for ASD
July 12, 2010 at 9am to August 23, 2010 at 9am – PEACE Ranch PEACE Kids is an equine therapy program provide by PEACE Ranch for children ages 4-13 with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The program begins July 12 and runs 3xs per week for 6 weeks. Cost is $450 for th… Organized by PEACE Ranch | Type: summer, program, for, asd, kids
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Out of the U.P.: Steel Sculpture by Marquette Blacksmith Gordon Gearhart
July 14, 2010 to August 31, 2010 – Cyclling Salamander Art Gallery Out of the U.P. Features the standing steel and iron sculpture and wall mounted works by Marquette artist Gordon Gearhart. Gearhart has been a working blacksmith for over 30 years and combines forged… Organized by Rebecca Glotfelty | Type: gallery, show
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Interlochen Drawing Workshop
July 14, 2010 at 8am to July 17, 2010 at 8pm – Interlochen Center for the Arts perceive. 1. to become aware of directly through the senses, esp. to see or hear. 2. to become aware of in one’s mind; achieve understanding of. --American Heritage Dictionary Let's get together and… Organized by Interlochen College of Creative Arts | Type: Workshop
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"Art Takes Flight" Kite Auction for Real People Media
July 14, 2010 at 6pm to August 14, 2010 at 6:30pm – Charlevoix Circle of Arts - Location of Fundraising Reception Over 20 kites transformed into works of art by Michigan artists will be up for Auction on August 14. Kites are currently on display at the following Charlevoix businesses: Revolution Bike, Sadie and… Organized by Rebecca Glotfelty | Type: fundraiser
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A Whale of Sale - For Water Recreation Lovers!
July 16, 2010 at 8am to July 17, 2010 at 12pm – Irish Boat Shop - Storage Facility Friday & Saturday July 16 & 17, 2010 WHALE OF A SALE A HUGE Rummage Sale for Water Recreation Lovers 8:00am - Noon ~ Rain or Shine Irish Boat Shop Storage Building in Harbor Springs on Fair… Organized by Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council | Type: rummage, sale, -, fundraiser
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Drumming and Drum Making Workshop at Solace Spa, Boyne Mountain
July 16, 2010 at 8am to July 17, 2010 at 4pm – Boyne Mountain/Solace Spa In this workshop participants engage in both drumming and drum making in an extended weekend workshop designed to spark artistic and musical creativity and tap into an intuitive connection to the hea… Organized by Boyne/Solace Spa | Type: and more
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Make a Splash - READ! Summer Reading Program
July 16, 2010 at 9am to July 31, 2010 at 1pm – Jordan Valley District Library It's not too late! You can still join the Make a Splash-READ! Summer Reading Program at Jordan Valley District Library. Children, ages 5-12 will win prizes for reading, have a scavenger hunt and enjo… Organized by Robin | Type: summer, reading, program
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North of the Bridge Exhibit at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey
July 16, 2010 at 10am to July 18, 2010 at 4pm – Crooked Tree Arts Center Crooked Tree Arts Center opens its summer exhibition entitled "North of the Bridge." The show highlights the works of 30 artists living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Gail DeMeyere, Visual Arts… Organized by Crooked Tree Arts Center (CTAC) | Type: art
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Kathy Murphy Art Exhibit in Leland
July 16, 2010 at 10am to July 17, 2010 at 5pm – Old Art Building Kathy Murphy Art Exhibit at Leland's Old Art Building. Leland is beautifully situated on M-22 between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau. Organized by Old Art Building | Type: art
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7th Annual Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival in Williamsburg
July 16, 2010 at 2pm to July 18, 2010 at 5pm – Flintfields Horse Park Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival: Week Two Fri. 2-4pm $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Prix 5-8pm $15,000 International Hunter Derby Sat. 8am-2pm Children/Adult Jumpers 10am-3pm Kid'd Day and… Organized by Horse Shows By the Bay | Type: festival
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Kaleva Days Celebration
July 16, 2010 at 5pm to July 18, 2010 at 6pm – Downtown Kaleva Kaleva Days is a family celebration that includes: Finnish Line 5K Walk/Run, Bottle House (pictured), Depot, Art Gallery, food, music, games, craft show, classic tractors, snowmobiles and more. Kale… Organized by Village of Kaleva | Type: Festival
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Retrospective and Recent Paintings by Kathleen Murphy
July 16, 2010 at 5pm to July 17, 2010 at 6pm – The Old Art Building in Leland Retrospective and Recent Paintings by Kathleen Murphy July 16 and 17, 2010 Opening Reception- Wine and Hors d’eouvres Friday, July 16, 5-9 pm Music by Jazz Guitarist Jerry Flowers Saturday hours… Organized by Kathleen Murphy | Type: art, artist, exhibition, and, reception
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Jeff Gaydash Photography/Lon Gauthier Sculpture
July 16, 2010 at 5pm to July 29, 2010 at 5pm – downtown Grayling The AuSable Artisan Village Gallery is proud to present a showing of the photography of Jeff Gaydash and the sculpture of Lon Gauthier. An opening reception will be held at the Gallery at 108 Michiga… Organized by Terry | Type: art, show, &, workshops
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Sky, Land + Garden: Oil and gouache paintings by Carol Spaulding
July 16, 2010 at 6pm to July 22, 2010 at 5pm – Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios Artist Carol Spaulding paints her impressions of the sky above and the land below in a new series of oil and gouache paintings on display beginning July 16 at Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios, 6… Organized by Lake Street Studios | Type: art, exhibition
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Frog Fest 2010
July 17, 2010 all day – Les Cheneaux Information Center Come celebrate our wonderful wetlands and the fabulous frogs that populate our fair shores and fertile forest pools. Organized by Les Cheneaux Watershed Council | Type: festival
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Kingsley Heritage Days
July 17, 2010 to July 18, 2010 – Civic Center South in Kingsley Two day event to celebrate Kingsley's heritage. There will be a parade, flea market, silent auction, softball & volleyball tournaments, 3 on 3 basketball & many blow ups for kids including wa… Organized by Kingsley Heritage Days Committee | Type: celebration
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Offshore Classic Held in Ludington
July 17, 2010 at 6am to July 18, 2010 at 2pm – Lake Michigan/Waterfront Park The Ludington Offshore Classic is the largest fishing tournament on Lake Michigan with over 200 participating Pro/Am boats. Over $65,000 in cash and prizes was awarded last year. Ruboy leads off the… Organized by Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce | Type: sports
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Arts and Crafts Show
July 17, 2010 at 9am – Downtown Elk Rapids Join us in downtown Elk Rapids for a fun day of crafts. Crafters from all over will be there bringing you there favorite crafts., Spend the day in Elk Rapids, you will be glad you did. Organized by Sheila Marker | Type: Arts, and, Crafts, Show
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Invasive Species Workbees
July 17, 2010 from 9am to 1pm – Boardman River Nature Center Recommended for teens & adults In order to protect the plant and animal diversity of north Michigan, the GTCD has been holding monthly volunteer workbees to remove species invading our area parkl… Organized by JonP | Type: outdoor
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Saturday Bazaar in Central Lake
July 17, 2010 from 10am to 3pm – Downtown Central Lake Central Lake Bazaar includes many vendors with an array of offerings, and even an old time Cake Walk! Central Lake is on M-88 at the north end of Intermediate Lake. Organized by Central Lake Chamber of Commerce | Type: And, More
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Sticky Buns Day
July 17, 2010 from 10am to 4pm – Wellington Farm, USA Park officials say that “Super Saturdays” at the farm are special when the interpreters concentrate on one specific subject. The first product to be taken out of the oven of the old Kalamazoo wood st… Organized by Howard | Type: festival
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Wood Shaving Days
July 17, 2010 at 10am to July 18, 2010 at 4pm – Hartwick Pines State Park Enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of the historic sawmill cutting logs into pine boards, listen to traditional music and enjoy the art of wood carving, wood burning and other woodcrafters. Also in… Organized by Rob | Type: historic, festival
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Roscommon River Festival
July 17, 2010 at 10am to July 18, 2010 at 3pm – Wallace Park Located on the bank of the South Branch of the AuSable River, this festival celebrates fishing, hunting and cabin lore. On Saturday you can enjoy the wooden boat show, fly tiers and rod makers who wi… Organized by AuSable River Center | Type: Festival
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Loon Lookout Pontoon Trip
July 17, 2010 from 10am to 11:15pm – Grass River Natural Area Join naturalist “Arloon” Westhoven on a guided cruise to learn about the wildlife that live on and around Grass River. With luck, you’ll spot loons, beaver, swans, eagles, Sandhill cranes and other m… Organized by Grass River Natural Area | Type: nature, pontoon
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Elberta Art & Crafts Fair
July 17, 2010 from 10am to 4pm – Elberta Waterfront Park Annual Art & Craft Fair with over 75 artists held in beautiful Elberta Waterfront Park Organized by Frankfort Elberta Chamber of Commerce | Type: art, and, craft, fair
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Plein Air Garden Walk
July 17, 2010 from 10am to 5pm – various Beyond the Garden Wall Garden Club and the Watershed Art Project have teamed up this year and are excited to present its 2010 Plein Air Garden Walk on Saturday July 17 from 10 AM to 5 PM. (En plein a… Organized by Terry | Type: garden, walk
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Magical Garden & Vintage Quilt Tour
July 17, 2010 from 10am to 4pm – Ronda & Kevin Blank's residence The Erickson Center for the Arts (ECA) is excited to announce an inaugural event scheduled for July 17th. The Magical Garden and Vintage Quilt tour will be held from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the resid… Organized by Erickson Center for the Arts | Type: garden, tour
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Frog Hop
July 17, 2010 from 10am to 11am – Boardman River Nature Center All ages welcome Do you know the difference between a Green Frog and an American Toad? Hop on out to the Boardman River Nature Center to learn a few tips on how you can tell the difference between a… Organized by JonP | Type: outdoor
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Summer Stories & Songs at Traverse Area District Library (TADL)
July 17, 2010 from 11am to 12pm – Traverse Area District Library/McGuire Community Room Today's theme: Boatloads of Lake Michigan Fun, presented by Kalamazoo Nature Center. Free. Organized by Traverse Area District Library (TADL) | Type: kids
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Painting Project for Community Mural in Traverse City
July 17, 2010 from 11am to 2pm – Ace Hardware The Community Mural Mosaic will be a large mural on the south wall of Ace Hardware on West Front Street. Approximately 2,600 aluminum tiles will make up the completed 13' x 50' mural—each painted by… Organized by Artcenter Traverse City | Type: art
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Bike the Little Traverse Wheelway with Grand Traverse Area Newcomers Club
July 17, 2010 from 11am to 2pm – Little Traverse Wheelway Newcomers Club Bike Ride on the Little Traverse Wheelway, North along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Public is welcome. Go through Charlevoix to Mercer Blvd. Turn left on Mercer Blvd. Go to Walker and… Organized by Newcomers Club of Grand Traverse | Type: sports
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Loon Lookout Pontoon Trip
July 17, 2010 from 11:30am to 12:45pm – Grass River Natural Area Join naturalist “Arloon” Westhoven on a guided cruise to learn about the wildlife that live on and around Grass River. With luck, you’ll spot loons, beaver, swans, eagles, Sandhill cranes and other m… Organized by Grass River Natural Area | Type: nature, pontoon
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Earth Journey Walk at Raven Hill Discovery Center in East Jordan
July 17, 2010 from 12pm to 4pm – Raven Hill Discovery Center Raven Hill Discovery Center hosts an "Earth Journey Walk." Please pre-register by calling 231-536-3369. East Jordan is on M-66 between US-131 and US-31. Organized by Raven Hill Discovery Center (RHDC) | Type: nature
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Horizon Books Hosts Author Brenda Meisels in Cadillac & Traverse City
July 17, 2010 from 12:30pm to 5:30pm – Horizon Books: Cadillac and Traverse City Author Brenda Meisels signs her title, Family at Booknook. At the beginning edge of the 1960's, Dave Stanley, a cranky, grieving widower, and Sparrow Avery, a pregnant sixteen-year-old, find themsel… Organized by Horizon Books, Traverse City & Cadillac | Type: literary
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Horizon Books Hosts Author Wendy Stout in Traverse City
July 17, 2010 from 1pm to 3pm – Horizon Books Wendy Stout is the creator of the comic strip Frazzled, from which her humor is gathered in her book On the Spin Cycle. It is a cartoon book about the frazzled world of a thirty-something, single, wo… Organized by Horizon Books, Traverse City | Type: literary
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Lakeside Club Tour of Homes
July 17, 2010 from 1pm to 5pm – Around Manistee County Spend a day in historic Manistee and tour some of the areas most beautiful homes and gardens. This years tour features 4 homes and 2 gardens each of which promises to delight the guest. For the price… Organized by Lakeside Club | Type: tour, of, homes, fundraiser
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"Walking in a Good Way" on Charter Sanctuary in Omena
July 17, 2010 from 2pm to 3pm – Saving Birds Thru Habitat Discovery Center "Walking in a Good Way" with Grand Traverse Band Natural Resources Department Fish and Wildlife Technician Hank Bailey. Bailey educates us about the way Native American ancestors lived with their env… Organized by Saving Birds Thru Habitat (SBTH) | Type: nature
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Mario Batali Appearing at Borders!
July 17, 2010 from 2pm to 3pm – Borders Mario Batali is a superstar chef, television personality, and New York Times bestselling author. He will be autographing copies of his newest book, "Molto Gusto" at Borders in Traverse City on Saturd… Organized by Borders | Type: booksigning
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"Candles For The Cause"
July 17, 2010 from 6pm to 11pm – Shanty Creek Resort This is an event to be held at Shanty Creek Resort by Antrim County High Tea For Breast Cancer Prevention to benefit Breast Cancer screening for the Antrim County area. This will be a dinner, enterta… Organized by Suzie Davies, Chairperson | Type: Fundraiser
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Annual Bay View to Mackinac Yacht Race
July 17, 2010 at 6pm to July 19, 2010 at 3pm – Straits of Mackinac Recognized as one of the most challenging freshwater sailing races in the world, the Bay View Yacht Club of Port Huron organizes this great adventure each year. Welcome over 200 sailboats to Mackina… Organized by Bay View Yacht Club and Mackinac Island | Type: sports
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Riverside Shakespeare presents "The Taming of the Shrew" in Elk Rapids
July 17, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – Memorial Park The production for Riverside Shakespeare's 11th season is The Taming of the Shrew. One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, you're sure to enjoy the riverside setting, and production under the di… Organized by Riverside Shakespeare | Type: theater
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The Sensational 70's Show
July 17, 2010 at 7pm – 3/4 mile from US31 on E M72 Dominic Fortuna is back! A fast pace high energy live musical revue of all those famous hits from the 1970's. Call for reservations! Organized by The Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater & Conference Center | Type: Entertainment, Live, Musical, Review, and, Dinner
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An Evening of Song with Timothy Noble
July 17, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – Hall Auditorium, Bay View Metropolitan opera star Timothy Noble is joined by Western Michigan University's Gold Company Director and jazz luminary Steve Zegree for a program of songs from jazz standards to some of the best-kn… Organized by Bay View Music Festival | Type: concert, voice, recital
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Encore Winds Concert in the Park in Alden
July 17, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Depot Park The Annual Encore Winds Concert in the Park is free to the public. Enjoy a variety of old favorites including marches and big band music. The concert is held rain or shine. Alden is located on the s… Organized by Downtown Alden Business Association | Type: music
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Bill and Kate Isles with April Verch Concert at Aten Place in Boyne Falls
July 17, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Aten Place Bill and Kate Isles with April Verch are featured at the Concert in the Barn Series at Aten Place. The venue is a ninety-two year old oak frame barn with theater seating, overlooking the Boyne River… Organized by Aten Place | Type: music
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Chamber Music North Presents The Village Series in Traverse City
July 17, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm – First Congregational Church "Brandenburg Gate," featuring Annie Chalex Boyle on violin, Steve Larson on harpsichord, Adrienne Ronmark on viola, Christopher Kantner on flute, Eric Stomberg on bassoon, Debra Fayroian on cello. N… Organized by Chamber Music North | Type: music
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Interlochen Presents Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile and Special Guest Loudon Wainwright III
July 17, 2010 from 8pm to 9:30pm – Interlochen Center for the Arts/Kresge Auditorium Mandolin wizard Thile and his all-star acoustic ensemble offer a mix of original songs, traditional bluegrass and folk tunes, works by Bach and Mozart, the Beatles and more. Loudon Wainwright III won… Organized by Interlochen Center for the Arts | Type: music
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Live Music at Horizon Books in Traverse City: Joe LaBonte & Lennie McNeil
July 17, 2010 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm – Horizon Books, Lower Level Horizon Books welcomes back guitarists Joe and Lennie. Organized by Horizon Books, Traverse City | Type: music
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Stone Circle Gathering
July 17, 2010 at 9pm – Ten miles north of Elk Rapids, turn right off Stone Circle Dr., then follow signs Stone Circle will celebrate its 27th season beginning June 19 and continue every Saturday evening through Labor Day Weekend. Family friendly poetry, storytelling and music are featured at this unique… Organized by Terry Wooten | Type: entertainment, poetry, storytelling, music
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"The Blind Side" Showing in the Park at Fife Lake
July 17, 2010 from 9:30pm to 10:45pm – The Village Park The village of Fife Lake presents Outdoor Movies in the Park at Dusk. Tonight's feature is The Blind Side. Fife Lake is just off US-131 about 30 minutes southeast of Traverse City. Organized by Village of Fife Lake | Type: theater
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Surf Slide Show & Unsalted: A Great Lakes Experience
July 17, 2010 from 9:30pm to 11:45pm – Downtown Empire - next to Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak Join us in Downtown Empire at dusk and enjoy some amazing Michigan Surf footage! Starting the evening will be a Surf Slide Show featuring local surfers in action - followed by UNSALTED: A Great Lakes… Organized by Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak | Type: free, movie
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Festivals & Fireworks
July 17, 2010 at 10pm – Over Moran Bay Come and enjoy the fireworks over the 'Magical Harbor' in downtown St. Ignace! Saturdays in St. Ignace just got better! Every Saturday night from July 10th through September 4th, fireworks will deco… Organized by St. Ignace Visitors Bureau | Type: Fireworks
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