Parker Marshall Entertainment, Parker Marshall, Owner, Petoskey. Tel. (313) 590-1766. www.parkermarshall.com. DJ Services specializing in weddings, events and corporate parties. I’m the type of DJ you hire when you want to impress your guests, and have a real party. I was voted Best DJ in northern Michigan 2023 (People's Choice, Petoskey News Review), am based in Petoskey and I am the Up North choice DJ for weddings and private functions. In 2023 I was the resident DJ/VJ at NOMAD. restaurant in Bay Harbor playing every Sunday of the summer from Labor Day to Memorial Day and will do so again in the summer of 2024. | |
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Thursday, May 23 at 9:00 a.m. Glik’s is celebrating the opening of their Glik’s Mens store located at 313 E. Mitchell. You can register to win in both stores for a $127 shopping spree for customers shopping their grand opening event. Tel. 231-347-9944 www.gliks.com/
Wednesday, May 29 at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate new member Northern Technology Services, 231 State Street, Petoskey. Tel. 844-959-5040. www.ntsmanaged.com There will be an open house to follow with refreshments and light snacks. There will also be free electronic recycling in cooperation with Emmet County Recycling, so bring old electronics from your office.
Thursday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m. – Celebrate new member Team Honor. Tel. 231-254-0250 teamhonor.org/ There will be a ribbon cutting at Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, 118 E. Main Street.
Thursday, June 13 at 3pm – Celebrate new member Randy Kloss for Emmet County Sheriff. Tel. 231-373-3604 www.randyklossforsheriff.org at Petoskey Chamber Office.
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Membership in the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce is open to all businesses, organizations, and individuals. It is a policy of the chamber that membership does not constitute political endorsement of a candidate or an issue. | |
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This Weekend
Brandy’s Harbortown is excited to announce today, May 17, is Opening Day!!! Our Opening Weekend Hours will be: Friday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm with music from Parker Marshall Entertainment. Saturday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 - 5:00 pm with music from Hanna von B. Stop in and see us at 820 Front Street in Bay Harbor.
This is the last weekend to catch Parfumerie! This new adaptation of the play that inspired several movies is a warm, gentle comedy that follows the tangled tale of Parfumerie employee George Horvath. Just days before Christmas, George's boss fires him after mistakenly suspecting him to be the lover of his unfaithful wife. Meanwhile, George's own love life goes awry when he discovers that the stranger he has fallen in love with through a secret correspondence is none other than Amalia Balash, a co-worker with whom he constantly feuds. This weekend you can see this play at Crooked Tree Art Center tonight or tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets.
May 17- 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, get ready to welcome spring at Lavender Hill Farm's highly anticipated annual plant sale. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, their knowledgeable team will be on hand to guide you in selecting the best lavender varieties for your home, garden, and yard. Don't miss out on this chance to start your spring gardening on a high note. This event is open to all plant enthusiasts. Lavender Hill Farm is FREE to visit, and no pre-registration is required. Limit 100 lavender plugs per customer. Plants are non-refundable. We are not able to ship plants. No holds, no reservations.
Join the Pet Pantry in Harbor Springs for an adoption event with Little Traverse Bay Humane Society this Saturday, May 18 from 10 am-2 pm. Come out and find a new furry friend and all the things you need to bring them home!
Have a bunch of personal documents you don't know what to do with? Protect yourself from identity theft and properly shred them at a community shred event. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 555 Michigan Street. A Shred-It truck will be on site for a drive-through style service. Please limit to the equivalent of 5 bankers boxes. There is no charge for this service, and it is brought to you by Encore Financial Group, Petoskey District Library and Rasmussen, Teller & Caron CPA.
Petoskey Uncorked is returning to Ovation Hall on Saturday, May 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join Petoskey Wine Region to enjoy tastes from all 16 wine region wineries in one place. Tickets are available online now for $50. They will also be available for $60 at the door. Your tickets include sixteen 1 oz. tastings and delicious appetizers. Grab your friends and family and spend the day exploring unique wines. They hope to see you there. Click here to purchase tickets.
Rock the Lot at Odawa Casino Petoskey is going to be an absolute blast. Join them from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 for a jam-packed day of live outdoor music, games, delicious food trucks, and awesome giveaways. Then, continue the party indoors in Room 94 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. It’s a one-of-a-kind event brought to you by Odawa Casino and Q100 Michigan.
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Next Week
In November 2004, Petoskey's library moved from its home in the Carnegie Building to its current location across the street. Join the Friends of the Petoskey Public Library, Jane Garver (executive director of the Little Traverse Historical Society) and other community members on Monday, May 20, at 7:00pm, in the upper level of the Carnegie Building for a trip down memory lane. We’ll be sharing photos and stories about the Carnegie’s place in the Library’s history and also its place in the lives of so many people over the years. Be there to share your memories too!
Wineguys Restaurant Group to Host Three Benefits for Local Non-Profit Organizations. The second in a series of three EATING FOR OTHERS events is next Wednesday, May 22, when dining at Palette Bistro supports Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities (groundworkcenter.org). Founded in 1995, Groundwork focuses on locally based solutions that create a clean environment, strong economy and healthy community. Programs include climate and clean energy projects, farm-to-school support, community design and more. Dine in and give back next Wednesday when 10% of dining proceeds benefit this deserving, regional non-profit organization. Read the full story online.
Glik’s, is a 127-year-young family-owned business announces the grand opening of its Petoskey Men’s location Thursday, May 23 at 9 am, at 315 E. Mitchell St. Glik’s has been serving the City of Petoskey since 2001 and now offers two locations: Glik’s Men’s and Glik’s Boutique. This provides a wider selection of brands and styles that the community is in need of and already loves. The grand opening celebration is at 9 am with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Stop in to see the new store and the latest men’s brand collections, and have an opportunity to meet the family behind the brand. To celebrate the 127 years of business, there will be a chance to enter a raffle for a $127 shopping spree.
You are invited! Citizens National Bank is thrilled to unveil their new full-service branch in Downtown Petoskey with a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, May 23 from 5:00 -7:00 pm. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres & refreshments at their new location at 324 Michigan Street in Downtown Petoskey. Learn more about Citizens National Bank at cnbismybank.com
Join Crooked Tree Arts Center for cocktail hour during our May Swirl on Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm! Enjoy wine and heavy appetizers while viewing our new summer exhibitions, and get the chance to meet some of the artists. The wine selection, expertly paired by Great Lakes Wine and Spirits, will complement the delectable offerings from Symons General Store, and there will be live music by Owen James. We will be celebrating two new exhibitions: Horizons: Landscapes and Figures by Robert and Susan Perrish, and Michigan: An American Portrait a newly curated group exhibition. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for not-yet members and include delectable appetizers and one drink ticket. Cash bar to follow. For more information, click here.
The Smolak family and staff at historic Legs Inn welcome you back for the 2024 season on Friday, May 24th - serving lunch and dinner daily from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Closed Tuesdays.) Located at the end of M-119 "Tunnel of Trees" in Cross Village, join us for a breathtaking sunset, explore our Gift Shop and Curio Store, indulge in a handcrafted cocktail and savor our Authentic Polish Cuisine while overlooking Lake Michigan. Additionally, Legs Inn is always looking for reliable, friendly and hard-working individuals to join our seasonal team. For more information or to inquire about a Lakeside Cottage Rental vacancy, email us at info@legsinn.com or visit http://www.legsinn.com, Facebook or Instagram. We eagerly await your return in 2024! (231) 526-2281
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Upcoming
Memorial Day Celebration Schedule on May 27th to include an honors ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery in the Veterans Honor Garden at 8:30 am, followed by the Lost at Sea remembrance at 9:30am at Festival Place Shelter. The parade to Pennsylvania Park will begin at 10:30 am from the corner of Mitchell and Emmet Streets up to Mitchell Street and then the park, followed by the program at 11:00 am near the gazebo. The celebration will conclude with an open house at the American Legion post on Bay St. for veterans and their families. For more information visit www.petoskeyamericanlegion.com.
What to do when hearing aids are not enough. Join Dr. Eimer's Hearing Clinic for an educational event on Friday, May 31st from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm to learn about hearing loss and implantable solutions. If your hearing aids are no longer enough, attend this free event to learn if an implantable hearing solution is right for you and meet doctors, audiologists, and others within the hearing loss community. Unlike hearing aids, most hearing implants are typically covered by Medicare. They are also covered by many insurance plans and typically Medicaid.* This is your opportunity to learn more and get answers to frequently asked questions including insurance information. The event will take place at 8434 M-119, Harbor Springs. Call to register: 231-622-7053.
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council in partnership with Downtown Petoskey, is excited to invite you to the grand opening of The Ruth Tucker Ayers Harris Watershed Discovery Center on Saturday, June 1 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Watershed Council and adjacent Pennsylvania Park. This fun-for-all-ages opening celebration will include a sturgeon scavenger hunt through downtown Petoskey shops, games, crafts, face painting, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet the new sturgeon and other native species in the new discovery center. All activities are free and open to the public.
The Dirty Dog Dash is coming June 1st, and it's time to plan your attack! The 2024 Course Map has now been released. Early pricing registration is just $70 and ends May 23 at midnight. Registration includes race shirt, finishers medal, and beverage ticket. Awards for Top Finishers, Best Costume, Team Spirit, and more! Begin your race with a chairlift ride to the top. But don't let your pack get distracted by the incredible views or tempted by the bridge...when the gun goes off, the hounds are on the loose. Be ready to gain more than 800 feet of elevation at Boyne Mountain across 3.1 miles of mud, sand, and hilly terrain. If you haven't signed up yet, REGISTER NOW. Prices jump in ONE WEEK!
Join the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet for their original, full-length ballet of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory based on the 1971 film. Charlie is one of five international winners in a contest created by the great chocolate maker, Willy Wonka. With the promise of a lifetime supply of chocolate, Wonka puts each contestant to the test of navigating the challenges before them. Since Charlie demonstrates honesty, humility, and kindness, he inherits much, much more than a lifetime supply of chocolate. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be performed June 7 at 7:00 pm and June 8 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 pm at the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Saturday, June 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., come to the second annual Lynn Duse Memorial Kids’ Bike Fest at the Little Traverse History Museum. There will be a bike parade from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is a free event. Parade registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and helmets are required to take part in the parade. There will be free bike safety inspections, free history museum tours, and more. Bring your lawn chairs for the bike parade. There will be prizes for the best decorated bikes. Click here to find out more.
The Petoskey Area Garden Club is celebrating its 90th anniversary on June 24 at the Petoskey – Bay View Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this celebration and fundraiser. Proceeds will go toward a new city garden in Arlington Park. Tickets are $75 per person and include a variety of hearty hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar along with live music and auction items. William Santos, owner of Monarch Garden & Floral Design, will do a live demonstration of fabulous floral arrangements for the live auction while an array of attractive packages will be available to bid on in the silent auction. Help them celebrate this historic milestone. Click here for tickets.
Thursday, June 27 is Little Traverse Bay Humane Society’s 3rd annual Putts Fore Paws event, and they are looking for golfers and sponsors. They are back at Birchwood Farms, and there will be scramble style golf, exciting prizes, contests, lunch, and a silent auction benefiting Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Funds from the event help them impact thousands of animals each year. Click here to find out more about how to sign up your foursome and how to be a sponsor.
Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery 20th Anniversary Celebration is happening on Saturday, June 29th from 12-9 pm at 3423 US 131, Petoskey. We’re so excited to be celebrating 20 years in business here at Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery! Gather your friends and family to come to our winery to commemorate this milestone! Join us on June 29th from 12pm-9pm for live music, food trucks, drink specials, giveaways, and much more!
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Ongoing
Starting Friday, May 17, Three Pines Studio and Gallery is now open daily from 11AM to 5PM! It's going to be a busy summer at Three Pines with unique art exhibitions, lots of new workshops, and fun celebrations scheduled for all ages. Visit the Three Pines website to view the calendar and to register online for workshops - https://www.threepinesstudio.com
Luci & Carl's Candy Cabin and Grandpa Shorter's Gifts are proud to be sponsors of Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet’s full-length production of Charlie and the Factory, and they have a fun contest going on in their stores. Enter their golden ticket raffle at Grandpa Shorter's, J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile, The Katydid or Luci and Carl's Candy Cabin and you could win 4 VIP tickets to one of the evening performances. Stop in to enter by May 31; the raffle drawing will be held on June 1.
Fletch’s Auto Wash is celebrating local businesses. For the month of May you can receive 25% off with a purchase of $300 or more under the business’s name. Call or email Abby to fill your account any time during the month of May. 231-292-3148 or abby@fletchs.com.
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and North Country Community Health wants to remind you of all of the great resources they have to offer as well as let you know that they have some amazing events planned throughout the month of May. Click here to find out more.
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Of Special Note
Looking to fill your life with flowers? Then be sure to sign up for a 10 or 20-week bouquet subscription from Emlia Acres flower farm in Harbor Springs! There are three sizes available with on-farm pickup, farmers market pickup (Petoskey or Harbor Springs) or delivery to your home or business. All flowers are fresh-cut and locally grown with love (and never pesticides!) by a small, family-run farm in Harbor Springs. Sign up online https://www.emliaacres.com/shop-2 or give us a call at 231-881-2959.
Relax in nature, eat vibrant foods, enjoy yoga, healing arts, fire ceremony and so much more at Yoga Root’s Summer Solstice Women's Retreat, June 21 through 23. The event is held in Wolverine at Unicorn Lodging's unique stays including an Airstream, treehouse, and log cabin. Tell your lady friends. Click here to find out more and to reserve your spot.
The Wineguys Restaurant Group is hosting three benefits for local non-profit organizations. Eating for others kicks off Wednesday, May 15, when dining at Roast & Toast supports Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Since 1979, the Watershed Council has protected the water resources of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. Supported by members of fulltime and seasonal residents, lake associations and businesses, the Watershed Council focus is on environmental integrity and economic and aesthetic values of water resources. Dine in and give back next Wednesday when 10% of dining proceeds benefit this deserving local non-profit organization. Read the full story online.
Big Brothers Big Sisters now has a website dedicated exclusively to their northern Michigan reach. Introducing bigsupnorth.org. Their new website serves as a central hub for information about their organization, their mission, and how to get involved as a mentor, mentee, or supporter. Visitors to the site will be able to learn about the impact of their program, read success stories from matches and find resources for both mentors and mentees.
Elevate your coffee experience with Roast & Toast’s latest COFFEE OF THE MONTH: Tanzanian Sambewe! A unique blend of flavors with notes of cooked bell pepper, mellow fresh citrus and delicate chamomile. It's the perfect balance of tart citric acidity and mild sweetness in every sip. Find grab-and-go, freshly roasted beans downtown or call 231.347.7767 to order and ship.
The Petoskey District Library is recruiting volunteer “human books” for their Human Library event on Saturday, August 3, 2024. If you are someone who has experienced discrimination, disadvantage, hardship, or prejudice and you are willing to share your story and have an honest one-on-one conversation, you could become a “human book” for readers to check out. You must be 18 or older, have processed any trauma, and be at least 2 years from resolving any conflict or addiction. If you are interested, contact one of the Marys at 231-758-3114, mbeauchamp@petoskeylibrary.org, mhohlbein@petoskeylibrary.org, or fill out the form here to set up an interview. If you choose to be a “human book”, you will receive training through the Human Library to ensure a safe and productive event.
Child Care Solutions Showcase Offers a Regional Plan of Action. A new plan offering practical solutions to childcare challenges in northwest Lower Michigan will be presented at a Child Care Solutions Showcase scheduled for multiple locations in the region during the month of May. Four options are available for attending the Child Care Solutions Showcase. Live, in-person events will be held May 21 in Traverse City, May 22 in Cadillac, and May 29 in Petoskey. There will also be a regional virtual option via Zoom on May 28. Business leaders, government officials, community leaders, and anyone else seeking to improve our childcare system are encouraged to attend.
There is no charge. Registration and more information are available at, nwm.org/ChildCareShowcase
Blue Ribbon Events has a great opportunity for artists! Get $50 off when you sign up today for Wet Paint Art & Craft Show on Walloon Lake! Enter code redwhiteblue. This year we added a 3rd day for Wet Paint! on Memorial weekend in Walloon Lake. This event is set in an affluent demographic set downtown at the Village Green. It is set next to Tommy's and Barrelback along Walloon Lake. Get more information here.
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