Grayling Visitors Bureau

XC Ski Headquarters: Conditions remain excellent. Groomer Greg will be setting fresh tracks on all the trails this morning and will snowcomb all the skating lanes. The fresh snow we received yesterday will enhance the Ginzu grooming results.

Hanson Hills Winter Sports Park: GREAT CONDITIONS. New Set track and perfect skate lanes on all trails.

Forbush Corner: Grooming has been completed using the heavy plate and the deep molds.

Special Event – John Gorka in concert

The AuSable Artisan Village will present John Gorka in concert on January 30, 2011 at 7 pm at the Joseph Stripe Auditorium in Grayling, MI. Rolling Stone magazine describes John Gorka as “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of the new folk movement.” According to The New York Times, “Listening to John Gorka sing, one can get goose bumps all over. “

The AAV is a non-profit organization whose purpose it is to promote visual and performing artists and art in north central Michigan through galleries, classes, and live performance. This is the first in a series of acoustic music concerts that will take place monthly through May.

John Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition. Energetic acoustic music that is not a trend, not a fad, but an expression of everyday life, is his trademark. John’s rich baritone voice and unique songcraft weave a magical spell that can only be described as ‘Gorka.’

Many well- known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O’Connell. Do not miss this opportunity not just to hear but to experience John Gorka’s music. He’ll make you laugh, cry, and think.

Advance tickets are available at Flowers by Josie in Grayling, or on line. www.johngorka.com or www.annandwillrowland.com For more information call 231-238-0054. All seats are $15 and general admission.

National Weather Service:

This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Friday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Sunday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.