February 2012
Wednesday, February 1st - Saturday, April 7th, 12am-12am
Juried Photography Exhibition
31st annual event, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. 231-347-4337. www.crookedtree.org
Wednesday, February 1st - Wednesday, February 29th, 12am-12am
Winter Carnival Art Exhibit
40 artists have their work on display Circle of Arts, Charlevoix. 231-547-3554. www.charlevoixcircle.org
Wednesday, February 1st - Thursday, February 2nd, 9am-4pm
25th Annual 70+ Ski Club Midwest Get-Together
Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Wednesday, February 1st, 4pm-9pm
98.9 KLT Wednesday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$9.89 lift tickets and $9.89 ski or snowboard rentals. Food and Beverage Specials in the Slopeside Lounge. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Wednesday, February 1st, 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Outfitter Nordic Series
Evening Nordic races and tours, Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Thursday, February 2nd, 4pm-9pm
106 KHQ Thursday Nights at Boyne Mountain
$10.06 lift tickets and $10.06 ski and snowboard equipment Rentals. KHQ will be broadcasting live. 800-GO-BOYNE www.boyne.com
Thursday, February 2nd, 6:30pm
Raptor Night
The Wings of Wonder visit Charlevoix Public Library's family night. Call for reservations. 231-237-7340. www.charlevoixlibrary.org
Thursday, February 2nd, 7:30pm
The Kite Runner
Film showing at Harbor Springs Library. 231-526-2531. www.harborspringslibrary.org
Friday, February 3rd, 2pm-6pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Friday, February 3rd, 4pm-9pm
Big Country 102.9 Friday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$10.29 lift tickets and $10.29 for ski and snowboard rental packages. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Friday, February 3rd, 4pm-9pm
Real Rock 105 Friday Nights at Boyne Mountain
$10.50 lift tickets and $10.50 deals on ski and snowboard rental as well as food and beverage specials in the Snowflake. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Friday, February 3rd, 5:30pm-8pm
Dinner and a Movie Night
Pizza and ice skating at the Harbor Springs Ice Rink. 231-526-0610.
Friday, February 3rd, 7pm-9pm
Volkl/Marker/Point 6 Speed Series Race
Giant slalom at Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Saturday, February 4th, 9am-9pm
Winterfest in Boyne City
Games, food, music, chili cook off, and more. 231-582-6222. www.boynechamber.com
Saturday, February 4th, 10am-4pm
Studio & Pottery Demonstrations
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590. www.sturgeonriver.com
Saturday, February 4th, 10am
Northern Michigan Has Talent Auditions
Cheboygan Opera House. 231-627-5841. www.theoperahouse.org
Saturday, February 4th, 10am-4pm
Winter Celebration Day
Snow fun at Round Lake Nature Preserve. Observe tracks in the snow, learn about lakes in the winter, get a lesson in ice fishing, go snowshoeing. 231-347-0991. www.landtrust.org
Saturday, February 4th, 1pm-3pm
Ice Skating Games
Games, snacks, and prizes, Harbor Springs Ice Rink. 231-526-0610.
Saturday, February 4th
Weekend Rail Jam
Music, professional announcing and prizes for the top finishers in each division. Registration 2-3:30pm in the near the entrance to the cafeteria at Boyne Highlands. 800-GO-BOYNE.
www.boyne.com
Saturday, February 4th, 3pm-6pm
Mike Ridley, Nub's Nob Lounge
Apres ski music and more at Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Saturday, February 4th, 8pm
Jazz Metro Jazz Voices
Four part harmony vocal jazz ensemble, Crooked Tree Performing Arts Center, Petoskey. 231-347-4337. www.crookedtree.org
Saturday, February 4th, 8pm
Metro Jazz Voices
Jazz standards and popular favorites in sophisticated four-part harmony, backed by one of the best rhythm trios around, Crooked Tree Arts Center. 231-347-4337. www.crookedtree.org
Sunday, February 5th
29th Annual XC Loppet
Cross country ski 16 miles from Harbor Springs to the Crow's Nest near Cross Village in this fun event by the Outfitter. 231-526-2621 www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Sunday, February 5th, 1pm-3pm
Board Games Day
Snacks, board games, and prizes at the Harbor Springs Ice Rinks. 231-526-6010.
Sunday, February 5th, 2pm-6pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Sunday, February 5th, 3pm-4pm
Book and CD Swap
Brings books and cds and go home with new ones, Friends of the Harbor Springs District Library. www.harbordistrictlibrary.org
Monday, February 6th, 3pm-5pm
The Chess Gang
After school activity, Petoskey District Library. 231-758-3123. www.petoskeylibrary.org
Monday, February 6th, 6pm-7:30pm
Jeffrey Zaslow
Best selling author speaks at McLean & Eakin, Petoskey. 231-347-1180. www.mcleanandeakin.com
Tuesday, February 7th, 6pm
Cooking Class
With the New York Restaurant, at Crooked Tree Arts Center. 231-347-4337. www.crookedtree.org
Wednesday, February 8th, 4pm-9pm
98.9 KLT Wednesday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$9.89 lift tickets and $9.89 ski or snowboard rentals. Food and Beverage Specials in the Slopeside Lounge. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Wednesday, February 8th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Outfitter Nordic Series
Evening Nordic races and tours, Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Thursday, February 9th, 4pm-9pm
106 KHQ Thursday Nights at Boyne Mountain
$10.06 lift tickets and $10.06 ski and snowboard equipment Rentals. KHQ will be broadcasting live. 800-GO-BOYNE www.boyne.com
Thursday, February 9th, 7:30pm
Temple Grandin
Film showing at Harbor Springs Library. 231-526-2531. www.harborspringslibrary.org
Friday, February 10th - Saturday, February 11th
Chocolate Covered Boyne
Boyne City offers chocolate specials, restaurants feature chocolate dishes, and chocolate goodies abound. Winterfest games are held on February 11, including a chili cook-off, scavenger hunt, and snowshoe nature hike. 231-582-6222. www.boynechamber.com
Friday, February 10th, 11:15am
Story Time
At the Harbor Springs Library with a winter story, crafts, and
fun activities. 231-526-2531. www.harborspringslibrary.org
Friday, February 10th, 12pm
Luncheon Lecture: Is the Price Right
North Central Michigan College professor Rod Anderson offers a bit of basic economic theory and policies that impact pricing, NCMC. 231-348-6600. www.ncmich.edu
Friday, February 10th, 2pm-6pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Friday, February 10th, 4pm-9pm
Big Country 102.9 Friday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$10.29 lift tickets and $10.29 for ski and snowboard rental packages. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Friday, February 10th, 4pm-9pm
Real Rock 105 Friday Nights at Boyne Mountain
$10.50 lift tickets and ski and snowboard rental as well as food and beverage specials in the Snowflake. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Friday, February 10th - Saturday, February 11th, 5pm-1pm
Linda Boss, Furniture Painting
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm Feb. 10 and 10am-1pm Feb. 11. 231-547-3554. www.charlevoixcircle.org
Friday, February 10th, 5:30pm-8pm
Dinner and a Movie Night
Pizza and ice skating at the Harbor Springs Ice Rink. 231-526-0610.
Saturday, February 11th - Sunday, February 12th, 9am-5pm
Indian River Sprint Sled Dog Race
In Indian River.
Saturday, February 11th, 10am-4pm
Studio & Pottery Demonstrations
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590. www.sturgeonriver.com
Saturday, February 11th, 12pm-4pm
Free 2nd Saturdays
Family fun at Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. 231-536-3369. ravenhilldiscoverycenter.ort
Saturday, February 11th, 1pm-3pm
Ice Skating Games
Games, snacks, and prizes, Harbor Springs Ice Rink. 231-526-0610.
Saturday, February 11th, 5pm-8pm
Valentine Community Sledding Night
Free pizza, drinks and dessert, games, crafts, prizes and sledding at Kiwanis Park, Harbor Springs. 231-526-0610.
Saturday, February 11th, 7pm-9pm
Back Porch Coffeehouse
CY Butcher, Charlevoix Senior Center. 231-622-2944.
Sunday, February 12th - Friday, March 16th, 12am-12am
Squared and Squared Again
More than 30 artists created art with a square theme, Jordan River Arts Council. www.jordanriverarts.com
Sunday, February 12th
Middle Earth Snowboard Series Slopestyle
A snow competition open to all freestyle skiers and snowboarders, Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Sunday, February 12th, 11am-3pm
Sunday Slam Snowboard & Freeskier Competition
Have fun at the Nub's Nob terrain park. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Sunday, February 12th, 11am
Marry Me & Ski Free
Marry or renew vows at Boyne Mountain and ski free. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Sunday, February 12th, 12pm-11pm
Have a Heart Valentine's Benefit
Ten bands will play throughout the day. Food, drinks, a raffle--all to benefit Brother Dan's Food Pantry. Emmet County Fairgrounds.
Sunday, February 12th, 1pm-3pm
Board Games Day
Snacks, board games, and prizes at the Harbor Springs Ice Rinks. 231-526-6010.
Sunday, February 12th, 2pm-6pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Monday, February 13th, 3pm
The Chess Gang
After school activity, Petoskey District Library. 231-758-3123. www.petoskeylibrary.org
Monday, February 13th - Tuesday, February 14th, 5pm-9pm
Cal Kemppainen, Oil Painting
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554. www.charlevoixcircle.org
Wednesday, February 15th, 4pm-9pm
98.9 KLT Wednesday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$9.89 lift tickets and $9.89 ski or snowboard rentals. Food and Beverage Specials in the Slopeside Lounge. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Wednesday, February 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Outfitter Nordic Series
Evening Nordic races and tours, Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Thursday, February 16th, 10am-1pm
Women in the Wild: XC Ski
Cross-country ski outing at Good Hart Farms Nature Preserve, hosted by The Outfitter, Harbor Springs. 231-526-2621. www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Thursday, February 16th, 4pm-9pm
106 KHQ Thursday Nights at Boyne Mountain
$10.06 lift tickets and $10.06 ski and snowboard equipment Rentals. KHQ will be broadcasting live. 800-GO-BOYNE www.boyne.com
Thursday, February 16th, 7pm-9pm
Majestic Montana
Kiwanis Travel & Adventure Film Series, Petoskey Middle School.
Friday, February 17th, 5:30am
Dinner and a Movie Night
Pizza and ice skating at the Harbor Springs Ice Rink. 231-526-0610.
Friday, February 17th, 2pm-6pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Friday, February 17th, 4pm-9pm
Big Country 102.9 Friday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$10.29 lift tickets and $10.29 for ski and snowboard rental packages. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Friday, February 17th, 4pm-9pm
Real Rock 105 Friday Nights at Boyne Mountain
$10.50 lift tickets and ski and snowboard rental as well as food and beverage specials in the Snowflake. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Saturday, February 18th - Monday, February 20th
President's Weekend
Holiday weekend activities throughout Northern Michigan.
Saturday, February 18th - Sunday, February 19th, 8am-10pm
Free Fishing Weekend
Fish for free throughout Michigan. www.michigan.gov/dnr
Saturday, February 18th - Monday, February 20th
Burton Mountain Festival
Giveaways, silly games for prizes and a chance to talk riding with Burton representatives at Boyne Highlands. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Saturday, February 18th, 10am-4pm
Studio & Pottery Demonstrations
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590. www.sturgeonriver.com
Saturday, February 18th
Weekend Rail Jam
Music, professional announcing and prizes for the top finishers in each division. Registration 12-1:30pm near the base of the Heather lift. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Saturday, February 18th - Sunday, February 19th, 12pm-4pm
Bay Harbor Bridal Expo
The Bay Harbor Village Hotel Conference Center is filled with wedding vendors ready to plan the perfect wedding day. 231-439-2000. www.villageatbayharbor.com
Saturday, February 18th, 1pm-3pm
Ice Skating Games
Games, snacks, and prizes, Harbor Springs Ice Rink. 231-526-0610.
Saturday, February 18th, 6pm-8pm
Love Letters in the Stars
Headlands Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. 231-436-4051. www.emmetcounty.org/darkskypark
Saturday, February 18th, 8pm
Miss Tess and the Bon Bon Parade
A blend of jazz, roots, country, blues and America, sponsored by Blissfest at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. www.crookedtree.org
Sunday, February 19th, 10am-2pm
Furry Friend Snowshoe
Bring your furry friend for a hike at PB&J Farm north of Harbor Springs then stop by the bonfire for hot chocolate and lunch. A fundraiser for the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. $15 in advance, $20 at the farm. 231-347-2396. www.ltbhs.com
Sunday, February 19th, 12pm-3pm
Snowfest 2012 at Birchwood Country Club
A fun, free family event open to the public. Come cross-country ski or snowshoe. Cross-country ski clinics every 30 minutes compliments of The Outfitter of Harbor Springs. Enjoy a bonfire, food and snow creature contest. 231-526-2621. www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Sunday, February 19th, 1pm-3pm
Board Games Day
Snacks, board games, and prizes at the Harbor Springs Ice Rinks. 231-526-6010.
Sunday, February 19th, 2pm-4pm
Chili Cook Off
Fire up your mouth with this annual chili cook off, Stafford's Pier. 231-526-7999. www.harborspringschamber.com
Sunday, February 19th, 2pm-6pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Sunday, February 19th, 3pm-4pm
Books, CDs, and DVD Swap
Brings books, dvd, and cds and go home with new ones, Friends of the Harbor Springs District Library. www.harbordistrictlibrary.org
Monday, February 20th - Saturday, February 25th, 12am-12am
Downtown Petoskey Winter Blues Festival
A fun filled with of activities in downtown Petoskey including contests, cookoffs, treasure hunts and more. 231-347-4150. www.petoskey.com
Monday, February 20th, 3pm-5pm
The Chess Gang
After school activity, Petoskey District Library. 231-758-3123. www.petoskeylibrary.org
Tuesday, February 21st, 6pm
Cooking Class
With Toski Sands, at Crooked Tree Arts Center. 231-347-4337. www.crookedtree.org
Tuesday, February 21st, 7pm
Wilderness State Park: Year-Round Adventuring
Burr Mitchell, Manager of Wilderness State Park, will speak at The Outfitter, Harbor Springs. 231-526-2621. www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Wednesday, February 22nd, 3pm-6pm
Patrick & Sean Ryan, Nub's Nob Lounge
Apres ski music and more at Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Wednesday, February 22nd, 4pm-9pm
98.9 KLT Wednesday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$9.89 lift tickets and $9.89 ski or snowboard rentals. Food and Beverage Specials in the Slopeside Lounge. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Thursday, February 23rd, 4pm-9pm
106 KHQ Thursday Nights at Boyne Mountain
$10.06 lift tickets and $10.06 ski and snowboard equipment Rentals. KHQ will be broadcasting live. 800-GO-BOYNE www.boyne.com
Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm-7pm
Swirl
Monthly wine tasting with music and the most recent art exhibit on display at the Crooked Tree Arts Center featuring Lake Street Market. 231-347-4337. www.crookedtree.org
Thursday, February 23rd, 6pm-7:30pm
Tom North
Best selling author speaks at McLean & Eakin, Petoskey. 231-347-1180. www.mcleanandeakin.com
Friday, February 24th, 12pm
Luncheon Lecture: Saving the Children
John Drake describes his role in the Phillipines with abandoned children, North Central Michigan College. 231-348-6600.
www.ncmich.edu
Friday, February 24th, 2pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Friday, February 24th, 2pm-6pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Friday, February 24th, 4pm-9pm
Big Country 102.9 Friday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$10.29 lift tickets and $10.29 for ski and snowboard rental packages. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Friday, February 24th, 4pm
Real Rock 105 Friday Nights at Boyne Mountain
$10.50 lift tickets and ski and snowboard rental as well as food and beverage specials in the Snowflake. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Friday, February 24th, 5:30pm-8pm
Dinner and a Movie Night
Pizza and ice skating at the Harbor Springs Ice Rink. 231-526-0610.
Friday, February 24th, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Volkl/Marker/Point 6 Speed Series Race
Super G racing at Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Friday, February 24th, 7:30pm
Swing Dance Series with the Up North Big Band
Lindy, jitterbug and other ballroom styles with the Up North Big Band. Sponsored by Blissfest, North Central Michigan College cafeteria. 231-675-8311. www.upnorthbigband.com
Saturday, February 25th - Sunday, February 26th, 9am-9pm
Middle Earth Ski and Snowboard Tour
GS, Slalom, Skier X and SBX at Boyne Highlands. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Saturday, February 25th, 9:30am-12:30pm
Timber Management Workshop
Emmet Conservation District workshop on hardwood management. 231-439-8977. www.macd.org
Saturday, February 25th, 10am-4pm
Studio & Pottery Demonstrations
Sturgeon River Pottery, Petoskey. 231-347-0590. www.sturgeonriver.com
Saturday, February 25th, 1pm-3pm
Ice Skating Games
Games, snacks, and prizes, Harbor Springs Ice Rink. 231-526-0610.
Saturday, February 25th, 3pm-6pm
Pete Kehoe in the Nub's Nob Lounge
Apres ski music and more at Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS. www.nubsnob.com
Saturday, February 25th, 5pm
Torch Light Snowshoe Event
Fun for the family: snowshoe and refreshments at Camp Daggett. 231-347-9742. www.campdaggett.org
Saturday, February 25th, 7:30pm
Northern Michigan Has Talent
Talent show, Cheboygan Opera House. 231-627-5841. www.theoperahouse.org
Sunday, February 26th, 1pm-3pm
Board Games Day
Snacks, board games, and prizes at the Harbor Springs Ice Rinks. 231-526-6010.
Sunday, February 26th, 1pm
Board Games Day
Snacks, board games, and prizes at the Harbor Springs Ice Rinks. 231-526-6010.
Sunday, February 26th, 2pm-6pm
Free Carriage Ride Downtown Harbor Springs
Hop on board on Bay Street every Friday and Sunday with pick up every 30 minutes. www.harborspringscarriagerides.com
Monday, February 27th, 3pm-5pm
The Chess Gang
After school activity, Petoskey District Library. 231-758-3123. www.petoskeylibrary.org
Monday, February 27th, 6:30pm
Winterfolk Concert Series
Ernie Mindel, Charlevoix Public Library. 231-547-2651. www.charlevoixlibrary.org
Wednesday, February 29th, 4pm-9pm
98.9 KLT Wednesday Nights at Boyne Highlands
$9.89 lift tickets and $9.89 ski or snowboard rentals. Food and Beverage Specials in the Slopeside Lounge. 800-GO-BOYNE. www.boyne.com
Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm
The Outfitter Nordic Series
Evening Nordic races and tours, Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS.
