Area Events
Tue, 06 December 2011
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| Sat, 04 February 2012 | ||
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Hartwick Pines State Park will offer guided snowshoe hikes through the old growth forest on Jan. 7 and 21, Feb. 4 and 18, and March 3. These hikes will give visitors to Hartwick Pines a chance to try out snowshoes and hike through the Lower Peninsula’s largest stand of old-growth white pines. Guided by a park interpreter or historian, participants will learn about the forest in the winter and discover the importance of winter to Michigan’s logging industry in the 1800s, all while getting great exercise.
The hikes begin at the Michigan Forest Visitor Center with an orientation and introduction to Hartwick Pines and a short talk on winter survival and equipment. The group then departs from the auditorium of the visitor center into the woods. The hike is approximately one mile and will head through the old growth forest of white pine and hemlock, stop at deer beds, and look for signs of porcupines and other animals that use the forest in the winter. The group will visit the logging museum, where participants will have a chance to warm up with a cup of hot cider around the elevated fire pit at the logging museum, and hear stories about the “shantyboys” who endured a winter in the woods. Participants may return to the visitor center on their own or explore other trails in the park.
The guided hikes will begin at 10a.m. and 1 p.m. The hikes will be limited to 20 participants for each hike. Advanced registration is required. The hikes are free, but please call the visitor center at Hartwick Pines at 989-348-2537 or stop in at the Visitor Center (normally open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to sign up. Some snowshoes are available to use for free, however check for availability when registering.
Other winter activities at Hartwick Pines include cross-country ski nights on Jan. 14 and 28, and Feb. 11 and 25. Cross-country skiing on groomed ski trails is available everyday, weather permitting. A warming room is available in the visitor center during open hours every weekend and most weekdays.
Hartwick Pines State Park is located at 4216 Ranger Rd. in Grayling. For more information on the programs at Hartwick Pines, please call 989-348-2537 or visit the park’s websites at www.michigan.gov/hartwickpines or www.michigan.gov/loggingmusem.
There is no charge for the snowshoe hikes; however a Recreation Passport is required for park entry.
Effective Oct. 1, 2010, the Recreation Passport replaced the resident motor vehicle permit (MVP). All resident motor vehicles must display the new Recreation Passport when their vehicle registration is renewed, for entry into Michigan state parks, recreation areas and permit required boating access sites. Michigan residents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($10 for motor vehicles; $5 for motorcycles) by checking “Yes” on their license plate renewal forms, or at any state park or recreation area.
Non-resident motor vehicles must still display a valid non-resident MVP ($29 annual; $8 daily) to enter a Michigan state park, recreation area or state-administered boating access site. Non-resident permits are available at any state park entrance or through the Michigan e-Store at www.michigan.gov/estore.
Historical interpretation at Hartwick Pines is provided by the Michigan Historical Center. The Michigan Historical Center is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/museum.
Contacts: Craig Kasmer or Rob Burg 989-348-2537
The Department of Natural Resources & Environment is committed to the conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s environment, natural resources, and related economic interests for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnre.
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Tue, 10 January 2012
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| Tue, 07 February 2012 | ||
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| Sat, 24 March 2012 | ||
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Here’s a class tailor made for busy women who want to quilt but don’t seem to ever have the time. If you can steal only bits and snatches of time, “It’s Okay”. The Icehouse Quilt Shop will have you making quilts in no time to keep those you love snug and warm. You won’t even mind if they wear them out because you’ll know the secret of making more, perfect and beautiful. Quick Quilts focuses on accurate piecing from Mary Ellen Hopkins. That, by itself, assures that you will like this class. Margie teaches methods of Mary Ellen Hopkins which are as simple to put together as kindergarten blocks. You’ll get loads of ideas and perfect piecing techniques. Oh, yeah — and it’s lots of fun, too! This class fills quickly, so sign up at once. Please bring your sewing machine, rulers, etc. to each class and please note, they are all day classes.
January 31, February 7 & 14, March 3, 10, 24
10:30-4 Limit 8 $60
http://www.theicehousequiltshop.com
Phone: (989) 348-4821
509 Norway Street
Grayling, Michigan 49738
Fri, 10 February 2012
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Tags: Wed, 27 July 2011
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| Sat, 31 December 2011 | ||
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| Sat, 14 January 2012 | ||
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 North Cut Rd. (County Rd. 100 Higgins Lake)
Roscommon, Michigan 48653
989 821-6661
Fax: 989 821-5868
E-Mail: skibones@aol.com
Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and kids welcome. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45pm, or earlier if you need to rent ski equipment for a nominal charge. This class is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Fri, 10 February 2012
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Fri, 10 February 2012
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No matter what kind of camera you have, you can learn to take beautiful photographs! This class is not a technical class on how to mechanically use your camera. It is a class that teaches you how to get the most out of your camera. You will learn:
- The basic rules of composition
- The rule of thirds
- Perspective
- Use of visual techniques to draw people into your photographs
- Understanding how to use light to their advantage
- Front light
- Side light
- Back light
- The ability to pose people to get the best single or group photographs
- Working with children
- Posing adult women
- Posing adult men
- Posing people with their pets
- Posing a family group
This two hour class will help you improve your photography!
The class is taught by Thomas Dean. Thomas is an artist in the AuSable Artisan Village Gallery.
Class fee: Members $10.00 Non-Members $12.00 All proceeds go to help support the AuSable Artisan Village
http://www.artgalleryaav.org/page/page/7138509/2012-3.htm
Wed, 27 July 2011
| Sun, 11 March 2012 | ||
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A Michigan Cup Relay Race with 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, one leg classic; approx 8 km per leg for freestyle and classic. Registration starts at 9:30am. Relays start at 11am. Entry Fee is $20 per racer. All entrees score Team Points. If you do not have a team but would still like to ski, we will try to find a team for you. Registration fee includes refreshments (some teams bring special refreshments), giant subs, grilled hot dogs, and fresh baked chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies for dessert. Each racer will also receive an official 2012 Michigan Cup Mug!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 North Cut Rd. (County Rd. 100 Higgins Lake)
Roscommon, Michigan 48653
989 821-6661
Fax: 989 821-5868
E-Mail: skibones@aol.com
Tue, 12 July 2011
| Fri, 16 March 2012 | ||
| 7:00 PM | to | 9:00 PM |
The Irish Times calls SLIDE “traditional musicians with attitude” and credits the group with “bringing drawing room grandeur and high spirits together” with it’s diverse songs, which range from soulful and sorrowful to contagiously energetic. Folk Roots Magazine proclaims,” There’s plenty of action and flamboyance in Slides’s music,” which merges “swagger with traditional expertise.” SLIDE will be performing at the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts on March 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Slide
About Slide
This rollicking band’s origins date back to Ireland in 1999,when Slide performed in various pubs for a local music festival in Bandon, Co. Cork. The group’s intoxicating music easily won over the crowd, which demanded more of the unique and colourful sound. The positive reaction inspired Slide to release The Flying Pig, which Irish Music Magaize hailed as “beautifully recorded, to preserve the brilliance and clarity of solo and ensemble playing that is positively mind-blowing.” The publication awarded Slide its Best Newcomer distinction in 2001, leading to gigs for the band throughout Europe.
In its insightful second album Harmonic Motion, Slide celebrates self-exploration and collective innovation in a series of self-penned songs that drew critical appraise. The record showcases a variety of clever arrangements – from sensitive whistle harmonies to driving, high-powered strings – and captivating lyrics that Irish Music Magazine calls “inventive and provocative.” The publication adds, “The melodies and musicianship are first-rate. …[Slide] can sing, they can write, they can dance across fingerboards and piano keys, buttons, and bows, and by crikey they can play.”
The album attracted the attention of renowned Irish talents including Grammy-winning composer Bill Whelan, singers and songwriters Liam Clancy, Damien Dempsey and John Spillane, Danú and the Progressive group Stocktons Wing – who eventually recruited Slide for their own music projects.
In 2005, Slide – which consists of concertina virtuoso Aogán Lynch, fiddler-guitarist Daire Bracken, bouzouki and mandolin player Mick Broderick, pianist-flautist Éamonn de Barra – won the Young Musicwide Award. Developed in 2001 by the Arts Council of Ireland, Young Musicwide encourages young people to pursue professional careers in traditional Irish Music, Chamber Music,and Jazz and gives promoters access to the best Irish talents. “Slide successfully combined the qualities of traditional Irish music with contemporary musical ideas. They are exceptionally talented and their music has both grace and power”, said celebrated Irish musician-producer Donal Lunny, who helped judge the competition.
Overneath is their third studio album and saw the band hone their creative abilities. It is an exciting addition to Slide’s previous two recordings with receiving great critical acclaim.
Slide have recently been joined by the greatly talented Galwegian, Dave Curley who joined the group for their hugely successful 2008 US Tours. An expanded line up has provided for an even larger live sound with great new additions in songs and dance. For their fourth CD venture Slide bypassed the studio and recorded where their fans are always most excited, live from the stage.
Visit Slide on the web at www.slide-ireland.com
Date: March 16, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m
Ticket Prices: $26 (A/B) & $22 (C/D)
Fri, 10 February 2012
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Tue, 24 January 2012
| Sat, 17 March 2012 | ||
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St. Patrick’s Day Concert
Mar. 17, 2012
7 P.M. to 9 P.M. in the AuSable Artisan Village Art Gallery
219 Michigan Ave. in downtown Grayling, MI – (989) 293-9305
Admission: $10 for AAV Members, $12 for Non-Members
An Evening of Celtic and Celtic-Inspired Music by:
Kelly Shively: Singing songs that combine love, family, and farming, with the humor, faith and hope also involved in her Northern Michigan lifestyle, Kelly Shively loves the old ways and traditional music, and tries to weave them into the songs she writes. Her clear soprano voice has been known to stop people in their tracks and draw them in, as she sings the songs of her heart. She accompanies herself on Celtic harp, banjo, banjola, banjimer (is there a pattern here?) and fiddle.
Pam Luce: A “collector of tunes”, Pam Luce developed her vocal skills in school and community choirs, and church. Visiting family in New Brunswick, Canada flavored her musical choices with the texture of the mountain. She loves to share her Celtic and mountain story songs a cappella with her lovely contralto voice, and occasionally accompanies herself with her very special mountain dulcimer, “Mabel”.
When these two women combine their voices, the harmonies that come so naturally to them will soothe your spirit and weave a web around your souls. These women are not to be missed, as they present favorite traditional Celtic as well as Celtic-inspired mountain ballads and some of Kelly’s original songs.
Dan House: Local musician and veteran of a couple of appearances at previous art gallery concert series in Grayling, Dan brings with him a strong love for instrumental excellence through his fingerstyle guitar, mandolin, and mountain dulcimer solo arrangements as well as an artistic aesthetic for providing the right backgrounds for framing and reinforcing his, and others’ vocal efforts. His repertoire includes many Celtic tunes and his family tree and background contribute strongly to it.
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