by Carly Simpson | Jun 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
For Kat Paye, the summer—indeed, the whole year—revolves around the National Cherry Festival. As the executive director of the celebration of all things cherry, that’s only natural, but she’s been an enthusiast of the festival for nearly as long as she’s been alive. A...
by Rachel North | Jun 30, 2017 | Counties, Events
The Leelanau Summer Music Festival kicks off its concert schedule on Tuesday, July 11 at the Concert Hall of the former Holy Rosary School/Sala Koncertowa, with a chamber music group, Gryphon Trio. The group is made up of Canadians: violinist Annalee Patipatanakoon,...
by Libby | Jun 30, 2017 | Events, Live Here, Vacation
Northern Michigan’s largest event calendar, the MyNorth Calendar, highlights amazing things going on across the North—from Ludington and Frankfort to Traverse City, Harbor Springs and Mackinac Island. Each week, we pick our favorite events to share with you. Curated...
by Annette Niergarth | Jun 29, 2017 | Counties, Events
Friday, July 7 is Grow Benzie’s annual fundraiser, Bayou in the Barn. There will be a live and silent auction and yard games throughout the property to enjoy. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blanket to relax on the grass. Ticket...
by Fallon Gates | Jun 29, 2017 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
If you’re hungry and looking to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Mackinac Island, head to the newly revamped Ice House BBQ at Island House Hotel for cocktails, lunch and dinner. Previously called Ice House Grille, the new restaurant, which opened in late...
by Tim Tebeau | Jun 29, 2017 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns |
More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love about Northern Michigan. Their votes determined over 300 Red Hot Best winners and 700 honorable mentions. Here you’ll find the best fish frys! First Place: Scalawag’s Fish &...
by Carly Simpson | Jun 29, 2017 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
While Old Mission and Leelanau have become well-known for their vineyards and wineries, they’re not the only areas in Northern Michigan plying the trade. The Bay View Wine Trail may not be as prominent—yet—but it continues to grow each year. It is home to nine...
by Fallon Gates | Jun 28, 2017 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
A typical brew day starts at 6:30 a.m. for Andrew Thomas, founder of Starving Artist Brewing Co. in Ludington. A short commute across his lawn brings him to a small red barn, the home of his unconventional brewhouse. For the next six to eight hours he brews his beer,...