Crooked Tree Arts Center | Under the Radar | Pure Michigan
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The Crooked Tree Arts Center is a great old church in downtown Petoskey that has been converted into a local creative hub, complete with a community theater and a gallery that exhibits some really cool local Michigan art. The center is open year round and features exhibits from local artists, live theater, concerts and more.
Crooked Tree Arts Center - Detroit @ CTAC Creative Runway (2)
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Game of Thrones (Main Theme) - CTAC Chamber Orchestra
The Crooked Tree Arts Center Chamber Orchestra performs the main theme from Game of Thrones by Ramin Djawadi (arr. Moore), at CTAC's 2019 Spring Collage Concert.
Coffee @ Ten: The Magic of Photography with John Fergus-Jean
Photography (writing with light) has a fascinating history as well as many intriguing artistic processes and movements. In this hour, we will look at a range of iconic photographs, discuss their qualities, and develop approaches to understanding them.
About John Fergus-Jean
John Fergus-Jean, an Emeritus Professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, was formerly Curator of Photography at the Columbus Museum of Art, and Director of the Ross Photography Study Center there.
He has taught a wide range of both technical and theoretical photography courses including: Photographic Thought, Digital Imaging, History and Aesthetics of Photography, Issues in Contemporary Photography, and Graduate Art Theory and Criticism.
Fergus-Jean has received state and national grants for his work and his photographs and writings on photography have been published internationally and in the Focal Encyclopedia of Photography. He received an AB in political science from Indiana University, and an MFA in photography from Rochester Institute of Technology.
Petoskey State of the Community Luncheon
Looking forward was the theme of the fourth annual State of the Community luncheon that took place on Friday, at Staffords Perry Hotel in Petoskey.
Hosted by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by CHASE, the luncheon featured speakers addressing topics including the state of education, culture, tourism and the economy.
Fortunately, for the state of Petoskey, the economic outlook is not as dismal is it is for the rest of the state, but we have a lot of work to do, said event chairman, Dan Ledingham, to approximately 130 attendees. A sell out this afternoon in todays economy shows how much we are committed to our community.
Although Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced serious news with her plans to dismantle history, arts and libraries during her State of the State address on Feb. 3, Liz Ahrens, executive director of Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, said the state of culture in the community is strong.
You really are all part of the arts and the arts are part of everyday life, whether you watch NASCAR or walk through an art fair in downtown Petoskey in the summertime, Ahrens said.
Ahrens said creativity is abundant in our region with events including art fairs, Blissfest, performances by the Northern Michigan Chorale and the Petoskey High School Steel Drum band, even just taking a walk through Bay View with its architecture and all the amazing musicians from around the world.
The arts are part of the whole economic package and are an important part of our community. Embrace what we have here, she said.
When speaking about the state of tourism, Bill Quiseng, general manager of the Inn at Bay Harbor, said, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
2008 has been a record-breaking year for Boyne, Quiseng said. The great snow has helped us tremendously and we have not seen what people have seen downstate.
Despite Boynes numbers, the general manager said the national forecast for 2009 is anything but good.
This is going to be the worst year since Sept. 11. If you always do what you did, you will always get what you got. If you dont feel a little pain, youre not going to change, he said.
Quiseng said the key to survival is wrapping yourself around your customers and not letting them go.
From a customer service standpoint, people are going to tell stories about your business. We want to create those stories for them to tell, he said.
Dianne Litzenburger, director of communications for Char-Em ISD said she gets to see acts of magic everyday in the schools but that climate is changing in this economy.
The economy is having a dramatic effect on whats happening in Northern Michigan and schools are not immune, she said.
Litzenburger said eleven school districts have trimmed $22 million from their budgets and next year doesnt look better with fewer academic offerings, bigger class sizes and fewer services.
Every time a teacher loses his or her job, a child loses an opportunity for a mentor who exposes them to the world of reading, writing and arithmetic, she said.
Despite the bad news, Litzenburger said every one of the schools in the Char-Em school district is exceeding state expectations. She invited attendees to challenge state leaders to make education priority No. 1 and to visit area schools and have a discussion about whats happening.
Andy Hayes, president of the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, said while Northern Michigan is a collection of small rural areas, together the areas make us strong as a region.
Hayes said the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance has been working with local government and the stimulus package in our four-county area is already close to $150 million. He said there are four areas that will help Northern Michigan diversify auto industry offerings that will be very important as we move our economy forward — aeronautics, medical, government and wind and alternative energy.
Be ready for development when we get out of this slump because were going to be going gangbusters, Hayes said.
Hayes said what makes Northern Michigan special is the people who are invested in their communities.
There are a higher percentage of people invested in our communities and a lot of small companies. Small companies can make it happen. We must make it happen collectively. We can make a huge impact.
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Econo Lodge Petoskey in Petoskey MI
Rates: . . . . . . . .. .. ... . .. .. .. Econo Lodge Petoskey 1859 US 131 South Petoskey MI 49770 The Econo Lodge South is located less than two miles from the Bayfront Park and the historic Gaslight District shopping area. This hotel is less than one-half mile from the Odawa Casino; free shuttle service is available. Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands and Nub's Nob ski area are 15 miles away. Additional points of interest in the area include the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw Island, Petoskey State Park and the Crooked Tree Arts Center. The hotel is minutes from several championship golf courses, winter skiing and snowmobile trails, and within one mile of North Central Michigan College. Local restaurants and cocktail lounges include Stafford's, Big Boy Restaurant, City Park Grill and La Senorita. Guests will enjoy free continental breakfast, free local calls, free wireless Internet access, cable television and indoor heated pool. Pets are welcome in pet-friendly designated rooms (with a small fee) and children 18 years and under always stay free. Group discounts, as well as golf, ski and casino packages are available.
Econo Lodge Petoskey 2 Stars Hotel in Petoskey ,Michigan
Econo Lodge Petoskey 2 Stars Hotel in Petoskey ,Michigan Within US Travel Directory The Econo Lodge South is located less than two miles from the Bayfront Park and the historic Gaslight District shopping area.
This hotel is less than one-half mile from the Odawa Casino; free shuttle service is available.
Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands and Nub's Nob ski area are 24.
1 km away.
Additional points of interest in the area include the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw Island, Petoskey State Park and the Crooked Tree Arts Center.
The hotel is minutes from several championship golf courses, winter skiing and snowmobile trails, and within one kilometer of North Central Michigan College.
Local restaurants and cocktail lounges include Stafford's, Big Boy Restaurant, City Park Grill and La Senorita.
Guests will enjoy free continental breakfast, free local calls, free wireless Internet access, cable television and indoor heated pool.
Pets are welcome in pet-friendly designated rooms (with a small fee) and children 18 years and under always stay free.
Group discounts, as well as golf, ski and casino packages are available.
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Masters: Deeply Rooted Dance Theater of Chicago comes to Crooked Tree
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater of Chicago hosted a master class for Crooked Tree Arts Centers pre-professional ballet students on Sunday, March 7. The master class also served as Michigan's only audition for the Deeply Rooted Summer Dance Intensive Artistic director, Kevin Iega Jeff conducted the class. Joining him were Associate Artistic Director, Gary Abbott and Dance Education Director, Kathleen Turner.
Petoskey Marching Band
Homecoming 2015 at Curtis Field in Petoskey, Michigan.
Lodging in Petoskey MI, Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant
The Terrace Inn was built in 1910 and opened June 25, 1911. It is the second Terrace Inn, the first having been torn down along with two cottages. William DeVol and his wife Josephine owned and operated the Inn for several decades.
In summer the Inn hosts a different artist each week, and Bay View’s concert series are within walking distance and Crooked Tree Art Center has entertainment year round for guests visiting in our quieter seasons. Our casual fine dining restaurant is open daily in summer and weekends Sept, October, January and February. Sunday and Monday nights are reserved for our specialty Pizzas, which are very popular! The Fairview Terrace is romantic and for adults only after 6 p.m. Cocktail hour is 4-6 p.m. with great vintage cocktail specials and ½ off appetizers daily. Certain nights we feature live jazz or piano playing vintage favorites
The Terrace Inn has 38 rooms, ranging from cozy “cottage” rooms, our most authentic and affordable to King Whirlpool suites with kitchenettes. All rooms have cable TV, a/c, clock radio, hairdryer, and include hot breakfast buffet. Rates are based on double occupancy.
Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band to perform to for Mardi Gras in New Orleans
The Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band is about to participate in one of the largest parties in the United States.
On Friday, 21 students and 12 chaperones will begin their journey to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
While there, the group will perform in three parades, including: the Endymion, which begins at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday; the Bacchus, which begins at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday; and the Orpheus, which starts at 6 p.m. on Monday.
For more than four hours at a time, on their newly renovated, double-decker trailer, the students will be performing Jump in the Line, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Do Wah Diddy Diddy and Brown Eyed Girl, among other hits.
Discovery Trail at The Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Mary Stewart Adams, Dark Sky Park Program Director at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City, takes visitors on a video tour of the Dark Sky Discovery Trail that opened to the public in November 2012. In this video, Stewart visits each of 10 Discovery Stations and offers more details about the trail, its development and what visitors can expect as they travel from Pluto to the Sun along this 1-mile paved path at the park. This trail was completed in part thanks to funding from the Michigan Humanities Council and the Emmet County Board of Commissioners. The trail is open daily 24/7, year 'round, at no charge.
Symons General Store and Chandler's | Under the Radar | Pure Michigan
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Started in Boyne Mountain in 1956, Symons General Store moved to downtown Petoskey in 1963 and is one of the first brick building built there. With a large focus on local ingredients and products, Symons also has one of the best selections of cheese and wine you'll find in the state. With a beautiful and rustic wine cellar that doubles as a dining room for Chandler's, there is no shortage of great food and drink at Symons and Chandler's.
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We got lost in the Leelanau Peninsula. Driving through beautiful woodland with quick glimpses of Lake Michigan, we happened upon this little beach where locals were collecting pebbles. A quick lunch and on toward Mackinac Bridge. As we left we discovered a state park parking area 10 yards further around the corner. This is a protected area for Plovers
Dam Site Inn | Under the Radar | Pure Michigan
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About 20 miles south of the Mackinac bridge between Brutus and Pellston Michigan is the Dam Site Inn. Ray and Pam East are one part of four generations that take care of this retro landmark. If your dream restaurant has great fried chicken, a retro bar and a haunted table, be sure to check out the Dam Site Inn.
Head north to Petoskey for a great summer getaway
Now is the time to plan a getaway to northern Michigan! If you're looking for that perfect spot, the Petoskey area has a number of beautiful communities that will allow your family to have fun, and explore our amazing Michigan landscape.
Drunk driving stats decrease in Northern Michigan
A new State Police report shows that the number of impaired driving accidents in Michigan is up.
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