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Tennis is such a great sport. To the left is Maria Sharapova in the 2007 French Open. Courts are everywhere. Enjoy it. |
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Interlochen Center for the Arts is an academy and summer camp for young people, located in the Grand Traverse area. It was known as the National Music Camp before expanding into other artistic areas. The young people are continually giving performances or concerts. While school or camp is in session, almost every day a performance is likely. Interlochen's web site is www.interlochen.org. ICA mission is:
Interlochen Public Radio
keeps a good almanac
Also check out the Interlochen Arts Center festival calendar.
Photograph of two Academy
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Surprising to many, the Grand Traverse area has many excellent vineyards. Many wineries have won awards both nationally and internationally. In the area are two peninsulas, each with wineries: Leelanau peninsula has 15 vineyards. The first 13 are members of the LP wines association that have special winery fun days: LP wines has four celebration tours each year:
The vineyards are (with links) as of 2006:
Old Mission peninsula has five vineyards with tasting rooms. Check out this Old Mission web site. The vineyards are (with links):
* Locations highly suitable for and where Jim officiated wedding ceremonies. |
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The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompasses a 60 km (35 mi.) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands. The park was established primarily for its outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena. Great sunsets! Contact the National Park Service for further information. |
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The first bridge walk took place June 28, 1958, when former Governor G. Mennen Williams led 65 walkers across the Mackinac Bridge. In recent years, approximately 60,000 people participated in the walk. The annual bridge walk will begin at approximately 7:00 a.m. There will be no registration for joggers at the bridge. In 2004, the Governor set the record for the Governor's crossing. The Mackinac Bridge Authority organizes and coordinates the bridge walk every year. Complete information may be found on its web site at http://www.mackinacbridge.org. |
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Art performances in the area |
The area has many artistic things to see and visit. The Dennos Museum is a regional hub for arts and culture. The Music House is great place to see historic instruments, and also hear performances. Click on artsPULSE to see many arts releated events for this month.
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Winter
in Northern Michigan offers many opportunities. Below are some area ski resorts.
Come and enjoy the winter sports. << - Nubs Nob Ski Resort, Harbor Springs, Michigan |
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Northwest Michigan has several lighthouses of interest The accompanying map shows their locations. The lighthouses are:
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This whimsical piece was entitled “Official Map of the First Exploratory Expedition of the “MISHUGANA TERRITORY” by Rabbi Ispeming, 1629 and includes famous places such as Sioux Lox, ShloMotown, Harbar Mitzvah Springs, Gefilte Rapids, Shlamazel Bay to name a few. the original owner allowed Congregation Beth El to make giclee prints on antique white paper using archival grade inks of this clever map. This is a limited edition of 500 prints, signed and numbers by Glenn Wolff and offered for sale by Congregation Beth El as a Fund Raiser. The cost of the print is $125. The print can be seen on the following web site which includes an order form. |
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