When it comes to giving back to their communities, car dealerships are well-known for their generosity. Grand Blanc Motorcars LTD, a dealership that sells and services new and pre-owned Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW vehicles, is one that goes above and beyond. For the last three years, the sleek and state-of-the-art facility has been the premier
The craft beer movement has exploded across the country, including in the state of Michigan. Traverse City is home to several micro-breweries – one is called Right Brain Brewery, located on E. 16th Street in the old warehouse district. Owned by Russell Springsteen, the unique brew pub has been serving beer lovers since 2007, according
Interlochen Center for the Arts will be brimming with artistic excitement this summer as students express their creative passions in the school’s many camps and classes. Located just 15 miles southwest of Traverse City, Interlochen originated in 1928 as a music camp for boys and girls. Its Arts Academy opened in 1962 and soon thereafter,
It’s time to get your game on – and King Par Superstore in Flushing provides a golf experience for people of all ages. The seventh largest golf specialty store in the Midwest, it was named by Golf World magazine as one of America’s Top 100 Golf Stores. According to Nigel Matthews, Product Development Manager/Overseas Sales
Simply one of northern Michigan’s most picturesque drives, the M-22 highway gives visitors a taste of the tree-lined beauty and lovely lakeshores from the comfort of their vehicles. Whether you enjoy investigating small towns or just cruising for the views, M-22 is a unique destination in itself. It’s also an eye-pleasing route for those looking
Antiques & Art Galleries Art & Soul Gallery 140 E. Front St. Beautiful artwork including prints, jewelry, pottery & oil paintings The Wooden Gallery 116 E. Front St. Prints mounted using an acrylic emulsion process Wilson’s Antiques 123 S. Union St. Interesting antique-collectors’ shop Apparel Cherry Hill Boutique 224 E. Front St. Bright clothing,
Traverse City and the surrounding area is wine country – its location on the 45th parallel makes the climate perfect for growing grapes. Winery tours are popular and the variety is nearly endless! Discover the spectacular beauty and charm of Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula while experiencing some award-winning wines. ♦ Old Mission Peninsula
In 2011, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, located on Michigan’s northwestern coastline, was selected as the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning America. With its great sweeping dunes, clear shores and hardy forests, it truly is a 35-mile stretch of serene beauty. The Federal Government designated the area a national park in
“God has a plan, even if we go off the beaten path. We all have unique journeys that God helps us to fulfill.” Anita Katherine Dennis Everyone has a life story to tell and some are simply more unique than others. Anita Katherine Dennis has led an extraordinary life, which she chronicles in her book
Summertime is the peak season for tourism in Traverse City – and it just wouldn’t be summer without baseball and hot dogs. TC Residents and tourists alike love their professional baseball team – the Beach Bums – based in the TC suburb of Blair Township. The popular team is a member of the East Division
June 8, 1953 started out as a warm spring day in the Flint-Beecher community – but by nightfall, the day would be memorialized by a fatal natural disaster that precipitated numerous acts of humanity as rescue workers rushed to the aid of others in the chaotic days that followed. The day fell on a Monday,
The Grand Re-opening of Longway Planetarium was celebrated today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cocktail reception, star shows and an indoor tour of the newly renovated facility. The celebration continues through the Weekend of Wonder (May 30-31), when all activities and shows in the radically different planetarium theater are free to the public! The exciting titles
