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Crystal is also encouraging its employees and guests to join in the Resort's renewable energy efforts by offering a free one-day ski lift ticket, valid anytime during the 2006-2007 season, to anyone who purchases wind power for their family's residence for one year through Renewable Choice Energy. More details about the promotion, including applicable restrictions, and Crystal Mountain's wind power purchase program can be found at the Resort's website, crystalmountain.com. # # # **About Wind Credits** Since it is physically impossible at this time to deliver electricity straight from a wind farm to Crystal Mountain, renewable energy "credits" make purchasing wind power possible. Crystal Mountain will still purchase its electricity from local provider, Cherryland Electric. By spending the additional money to purchase wind energy credits Crystal will ensure that the amount of electricity the Crystal Clipper chairlift uses is replaced on the power grid with wind power. 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Thompsonville, home to Crystal Mountain, was one of five North American ski towns mentioned in the four-page article, which appeared in the "Smart Spending" section of the magazine's November, 2003 issue. The remaining four ski towns included: Ludlow, Vermont, McHenry, Maryland, Angel Fire, New Mexico and Fernie, British Columbia. "The five winter-home towns featured here also have potential for impressive real estate gains, mainly due to the well-run, family-friendly mountain resorts that anchor them," the magazine stated. "Not only do these places offer almost anything outdoor sports enthusiasts might want to do in cold and warm weather, but they've got one other huge draw: They're still largely affordable." 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Interlochen Arts Festival Announces Commemorative Print Winner Award-winning Frankfort artist Terri Haugen will soon add another accolade to her long list of artistic achievements. Haugen's acrylic painting entitled "Ensemble Des Arts" was selected as the first winner of the Interlochen Arts Festival's annual Commemorative Print Contest. The painting, which hints of impressionism, mixes hues of bright blue, orange, yellow and green and depicts three girls; one playing cello, a second painting and the third dancing. A limited run of 200 prints made from Haugen's original painting have been signed and numbered by the artist. Prints are available for sale for $25 in Traverse City at DeYoung's, Instant Framer, State of the Art and Bayshore Framing. Prints are available at the Interlochen Scholarshop and online at www.interlochen.org. Proceeds from print sales go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Haugen, a graduate of Traverse City High School, spent many of her summers on Bellows Lake with her Aunt, Claudette Clark. Clark lived next door to Jean Parsons, who was director of the Academy's visual arts department and was on staff at Interlochen for 38 years. "Jean was a member of my family, and Interlochen was always in my heart; that's why winning this year's contest means so much to me," said Haugen. Haugen, a well-known area artist, is often recognized for her batik pieces. Her work has been displayed on national and local magazine covers such as Reader's Digest, Midwest Living, Yankee Magazine and Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Huagen has also appeared on ABC's Home Show and HGTV. Her study of painting, pottery and fibers has taken her to Paris, Belgium, a this year to Italy to study with the renowned mosaicist Luciano Bartolini. Recently, Haugen was invited to exhibit her work at the Saitama Museum of Fine Arts in Tokyo, Japan in October 2002. She will be among 16 international artists recognized. Haugen lives in Frankfort, where she owns the Les Sirenes Galerie D'art, and has three children, Zack, Monica and Kindra, a visual art student at Interlochen Arts Academy. To learn more about Terri Haugen and her artwork, visit www.terrihaugen.com. Interlochen Arts Festival is the annual presentation of 750 student, faculty and guest artists performances. Proceeds from the Arts Festival go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. The Interlochen Arts Festival summer season opens June 11, with the Judy Collins Wildflower Festival. Progressive Mannheim Steamroller brings New-Age Rock Multi-Media event to Interlochen - June 25 The internationally acclaimed, neo-classical ensemble Mannheim Steamroller will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in Interlochen's Kresge Auditorium. Mannheim is best known for its popular "Fresh Aire" series and groundbreaking Christmas album. Mannheim Steamroller's appearance at Interlochen is one of eleven stops the group will make as it tours this summer in support of their latest release "Fresh Aire 8." The show titled "The Aire Tour," will feature the six-member Mannheim musicians, backed by a thirty-piece orchestra and an elaborate video presentation, making the concert a true multi-media event. Mannheim Steamroller is the brainchild of the group's founder, Louis "Chip" Davis. The group derives its name from an 18th century version of the word "Crescendo." Davis defines the Mannheim sound as "18th Century Classical Rock." The group's musical exploration lead them to the release of their first album entitled "Fresh Aire." So innovative was the sound, record companies were not eager to support the recording. Davis founded his own label, Gramaphone Records, and began his own marketing efforts. Just as innovative as the sound he defined, Davis distributed "Fresh Aire" to audio showrooms that demonstrated stereo equipment. His against-the-grain marketing gamble paid off when shoppers began driving demand for the album. Davis went on to produce seven more Fresh Aire albums, each inspired by the themes of nature, science and ancient mythology. "Fresh Air 7," which explored the nature of the number 7, was awarded the Grammy for Best New Age Recording in 1990. Wishing to infuse new life into traditional Christmas music, Mannheim released "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas" in 1984, which sold more than six million copies and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Tickets for Mannheim Steamroller range from $22.50 to $34.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800- 681 5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Motown Sound of The Four Tops and The Temptations coming to Interlochen - June 21 The music that defined Motown and much of the early 1960s is coming to Interlochen when two of Hitsville, USA's history making groups, The Four Tops and The Temptations, appear at 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, in Kresge Auditorium. The Four Tops, known for their infectious blend of pure vocal harmonies, first began singing together in 1954. Group members Levi Stubbs, Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Abdul "Duke" Fakir and Lawrence Payton struck a record deal with legendary Motown founder Barry Gordy in the early 1960s. After teaming with the songwriting powerhouse team of Holland, Dozier and Holland, The Four Tops produced hits in rapid fire succession which included: "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Bernadette" and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)." After Motown moved to Los Angeles in 1972, The Four Tops appeared on the ABC/Dunhill label and scored with hits "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)" and "Keeper of the Castle." The group's recording success continued well into the 1980s. With Casablanca Records the Tops produced hits such as "When She Was My Girl" and "Tonight I'm Gonna Love You All Over." In 1997, Lawrence Payton died of liver cancer, but the Tops persevered musically and toured successfully for three years as a threesome. In 1999, the year of the group's 45th anniversary, Theo Peoples joined original members Levi, Obie and Duke. As the Four Tops, they continue to tour, playing to sold-out houses worldwide. The Four Tops were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. Known as an essential component of the original Motown machine, The Temptations started singing together in the early 1960s. In 1964, the group was comprised of original members Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin. In 1964, little known Motown songwriter/producer Smokey Robinson gave the Temptations their first shot at stardom with the hit "The Way You Do the Tings You Do." An avalanche of hit songs followed which included "My Girl," "Too Proud to Beg," "Get Ready" and "Since I Lost My Baby." The group's high profile image included smooth stepping choreography and upscale clothing design. The packaged product was a complete success as The Temptations' continued through multiple line-up changes in the 70s and 80s with hits like "I Can't Get Next to You," Psychedelic Shack" and "Papa Was a Rolling Stone." To date, the group has earned Four Grammys, the most recent in 2001 for the album "Ear Resistable." With a career that spans four decades and is still moving forward, The Temptations are credited with helping to forge the history of American popular music culture. Tickets for The Four Tops and The Temptations range from $24.50 to $36.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681 5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Celtic phenomenon Trinity Irish Dance to appear at Interlochen - June 20 The international award-winning Trinity Irish Dance Company will perform at Interlochen at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, in Kresge Auditorium. Trinity dazzles audiences with its hard-driving percussive power, lightning-fast agility, aerial grace and awe-inspiring precision of its dancers. The majority of Trinity's dancers have worked their way through the prestigious Trinity Academy of Irish Dance. Academy Founder and Artistic Director, Mark Howard, a champion Irish dancer himself, is a master of traditional Irish step dance choreography. Trinity's awards include a Gold Medal in the World Championships of Irish Dance held in Ireland. With accolades from major newspapers such as "Impossibly Complex" by The New York Times, "Simply Intoxicating," by the San Francisco Examiner and "Sophisticated and Commanding," by the Los Angeles Times. Trinity Irish Dance sets the standard as the preeminent dance company of its kind. The Trinity Irish Dance Company has met with critical acclaim throughout the world, with sold-out tours in Europe and Asia. The Company has appeared in feature films by Disney, DreamWorks, and Universal. The troupe has been embraced worldwide, with appearances in Austria, Switzerland, Rome and a two-week run on Broadway. Trinity has appeared on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno and "Good Morning America." Tickets for Trinity Irish Dance range from $20.50 to $29.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681 5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Newly remodled Fiddler's Pond offers "cozy cottages" just steps from the lifts! Newly remodled Fiddler's Pond offers "cozy cottages" just steps from the lifts! -- Remember the cottage you visited as a child? The inside had a certain feel, with wood on the walls and furniture that reflected the colors outside the front door. Though you knew you were on vacation, you always felt at home. The Homestead has drawn on these childhood memories for a $1.2 million upgrade and remodel of its Fiddler’s Pond resort hotel. Inside, guests will find a décor reminiscent of the cottages that have dotted the woods and waters of northern Michigan for decades; wainscoting, comfortable furnishings and individual highlights that make a vacation cottage special. Outside, guests will experience an environment found only in northern Michigan. Tall pines stand watch over an ice-skating pond where "kids" of all ages glide gracefully. New walkways leave just a simple stroll to The Homestead’s shopping and restaurants in The Village. “We recognized that an opportunity to re-think the concept of Fiddler’s Pond had arisen,” said Shirley Debelack, Senior Vice President of The Homestead, “We’re very pleased with the results.” Guests can make reservations at Fiddler’s Pond by calling (231) 334-5100 or by visiting www.thehomesteadresort.com. The Homestead is a waterfront resort community that is located inside of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a unit of the National Park Service. Along with its unmatched natural setting and miles of shoreline on Lake Michigan and the Crystal River, the resort offers guests pools, spa pools, tennis and golf in the summer; downhill and cross country skiing in the winter; and shops, restaurants and meeting centers in all seasons of the year. Shanty Creek Resort & Club Winter Fact Sheet NUMBER OF RUNS 49 LIFTS Chairs: 5 quads, 2 doubles, 4 surface lifts VERTICAL 450 feet TERRAIN Open slopes, challenging beginners, intermediate, advanced and expert slopes LONGEST RUN 5,280 feet SLOPE DIFFICULTY Beginner/Novice 37%, Intermediate 30%, Advanced/Expert -- 33% SNOWBOARDING 2 Terrain Parks and ½ Pipe. Snowboarders are welcomed on all groomed slopes. Lessons by certified PSIA Snowboard Instructors. TUBING Greenway Tubing Park CROSS COUNTRY TRAILS 30 km ANNUAL SNOWFALL Average 200 inches per season SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100% SEASON Thanksgiving to Mid-April CHATEAU CHANTAL'S JAZZ AT SUNSET WITH THE JEFF HAAS TRIO IS HAPPENING EVERY THURSDAY FROM JUNE 20th TO AUGUST 31ST Watching the sunset over West Grand Traverse Bay from the spectacular hilltop vista at Chateau Chantal Winery while listening to the Jeff Haas Trio has been a favorite Thursday evening event for the past eight summers. Chateau Chantal's Jazz at Sunset begins it's ninth season on Thursday, June 20th from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Jazz at Sunset with the Jeff Haas Trio will continue every Thursday through August 31st. Haas & Friends have been performing to packed houses throughout the Midwest and beyond. With Jeff at the Chateau grand piano, Chuck Hall or Jack Dryden at the upright bass and Alex Trajano or John Alfieri at the drums, the trio will perform contemporary arrangements of jazz classics from Gershwin and Ellington to Miles and Monk as well as selections from Haas' extensive book of originals. And, of course, you can expect the unexpected musical guests to join Jeff on occasion. Last summer, guests at the Chateau included jazz legend Marcus Belgrave, octogenarian alto-clarinetist Marvin Kahn, Chicago vibraphonist Jim Cooper and multi-instrumentalist Rob Smith. Bring the family and friends and enjoy Jeff and his trio at their 'hometown venue' every Thursday evening this summer. Taste select Chateau Chantal wines (or sparkling juices), feast your eyes on spectacular panoramic views of West and East Grand Traverse Bays and listen to the best in live jazz. And there is no admission charge. It all happens at Chateau Chantal on Old Mission Peninsula, 1.7 miles north of the village of Mapleton on Center Road. For more information, call (231) 223-4110 or email: wine@chateauchantal.com. MICHIGAN LEGACY ART PARK SUMMER SOUNDS 2002 Celebrate our Summer Sounds Series in the spectacular wooded setting of the Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI. Admission of $5 adults, $3 children. Fridays, 7 pm from July 5-Aug. 9 SUMMER SOUNDS 2002 SCHEDULE July 5 - Shepard's Folly - Celtic music from Ireland and Scotland July 12 - Carl Behrend - Song and stories of the Great Lakes July 19 - Beats Settin' Home - Folk, Country, Blues and Bluegrass July 26 - Marvin Kahn & Keith Vreeland Trio - Original and Traditional jazz August 2 - Family Reunion - Folk Ensemble August 9 - Grand Traverse Highlanders Pipe Band - Bagpipes Concerts are held in the park's Jessie Frohlich Amphitheatre at the Michigan Legacy Art Park. Seating for about 150, bring lawn chairs and picnics. In the event of rain concerts will be held inside at Crystal Mountain. For additional information call 231-946-9586. Concerts are supported by funding from the Traverse Area Arts Council, Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and Crystal Mountain. Nitelife Heats Up at Shanty Creek When the sun goes down, the fun is just starting at Shanty Creek. With entertainment at all three villages this winter, Shanty Creek brings the night alive. With top-notch entertainment, award-winning dining, a teen center, jugglers and planned family activities, there will be something for everyone to do. “Great ski vacations are about making great memories - both on and off the slopes,” says resort Events and Activities Manager Mary Sue Wilkinson. New this year is a Friday night Welcome Reception at Summit Village that features performances by Tommy Tropic, well known for his comic juggling antics. Tommy will entertain in the Summit Lobby from 5:30pm - 8pm, with free shows every half hour. Wilkinson comments, “We’re thrilled to add Tommy Tropic to the line up this year. Many folks have seen him at Mackinaw Crossings in the summer and he is truly an amazing performer.” Saturday the kids will want to make their way to the stage at Ivan’s where Lee Malone will hold court with his ever popular Family Après Ski Show from 3pm - 5pm. “The kids will be up on that stage in a heartbeat, spinning plates, doing the limbo or some other goofy game Lee cooks up for them,” says Wilkinson. More entertainment that is appropriate for the whole family is Shanty Creek’s Dueling Pianos Show which takes place every Friday and Saturday night from 5pm – 8pm at Ivan’s. Wilkinson notes, “This high energy show is one of the most popular acts we have ever had at the resort. Lee Malone, Danny Bellenbaum and their drummer Jerry Witowski really kick out the hits and I guarantee you’ll be singing along.” Rounding out the night at Ivan’s each weekend will be classic rock bands and dancing from 8pm – midnight. Featured this year will be a host of new bands including The Kathy Ford Band, Milestone and Drop 35. Back by popular demand is Life Support. “These are all classic rock dance bands that can cover a lot of musical ground. They are all dedicated to playing to the crowd so that everyone has a good time” says Wilkinson. The Lakeview Lounge at Summit Village will be featuring a newcomer to Shanty Creek each Friday and Saturday evening. “Dominica” quickly won over fans with her first performance at Shanty Creek in September. The youngest of three in a musical family, “Dominica” has developed a unique style strongly influenced by her mother, Sade, and the performances of Tina Turner. Her style can only be categorized as "Charcoal Soul". A completely self taught guitar player, she is accompanied by percussionist Sean Patrick Martin. “Club 13218” will be open in the Ski Café at Summit Village on Friday and Saturday nights offering teens, and only teens, music, a pool table, cards, games and snacks for purchase. (See separate release for more information.) Family movies show each Saturday night, also in Summit Village. LaVigna, the Italian Bistro at Cedar River Village, features longtime favorite, Chris Ventzke, at the piano on Saturday nights. Chris plays jazz and blues and was recently presented with a Lifetime Achievement award from the Mid- North Michigan Blues Society. “Our goal is to offer our guests a variety of entertainment. Our eclectic mix of performers allow you to start out with some mellow jazz at LaVigna, step it up a notch with Dominica at the Lakeview and end the night dancing at Ivan’s”, comments Wilkinson. Shanty Creek offers live entertainment every weekend during the winter months. Additional entertainment is planned each night Monday through Friday December 26th – December 30th and other scattered dates in December. For detailed information please visit the Entertainment Calendar at www.shantycreek.com . During the season the Entertainment Hotline is available at 1-800-678-4111 ext. 4700. Shanty Creek is a four-season resort offering 72 holes of championship golf, 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek boasts three distinct villages, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference and banquet center. For more information, visit www.ShantyCreek.com. Time Travel Highlights New Years Eve Bellaire, MI -- Guests at Shanty Creek Resort’s New Year’s Eve party for families may actually feel like they are turning back time, while guests at the adult’s only party at Ivan’s will be rockin’ their way forward into the new year. Teens will have a place to call their own this year with the addition of “Club 13218” to the Shanty Creek line up of New Year’s Eve celebrations. “Midnight at the Medieval Manor” will take families back in time to the days of castles, kings and queens as they ring in the new year. Dinner will be a hearty winter family friendly buffet and after dinner the DJ will transport the party to the modern age for dancing. Guests are invited (but not required) to come dressed in royal finery befitting the theme. The best dressed royal family will be awarded prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm and the dinner buffet will be offered from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Music and dancing will follow dinner from 9pm – 1am. Tickets for the party are $47.50 for adults, $37.50 for teens and $20 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. Tickets include party favors, dinner buffet and dancing. A cash bar will be open throughout the night. Note: All teens attending this party will be allowed free access to “Club 13218”. Ivan’s “Midnight at the Mountain” party (adult’s only) will feature the Shanty Creek Dueling Pianos Show leading the musical theme. The piano players will be adding a horn player for the night and along with their drummer they will be letting loose for a great night of music and dancing. Guests are encouraged to dress to match the ebony and ivory of the pianos. Doors open at 7:00pm with a prime rib buffet from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Tickets for this party are $65 per person and may be purchased in advance. Tickets include party favors, dinner, dancing and champagne at midnight. A cash bar will be open throughout the night. A new addition this year will be “Club 13218”, which will be open from 9:00pm – 1:00am. “Club 13218” will be the place for teens and only teens. The Club will be held at Summit Village. Teens will pay a nominal cover charge and will be issued a wrist band. They will be allowed to come and go throughout the night. “Club 13218” will have music, games, ping pong and snacks available for purchase. Advanced tickets for “Midnight at the Medieval Manor” and “Midnight at the Mountain” will go on sale October 31st. Reservations are strongly encouraged. No advance ticket sales or reservations are necessary for “Club 13218”. For more information about Shanty Creek’s New Year’s Eve parties and for advanced ticket sales please contact 1-800-678-4111 extension 7879 or visit www.ShantyCreek.com where tickets may be purchased on-line. Shanty Creek is a four-season resort offering 72 holes of championship golf, 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek boasts three distinct villages, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference and banquet center. For more information, visit www.ShantyCreek.com. Catch the Holiday Spirit at Shanty Creek Bellaire, MI -- It will be easy to keep the holiday spirit alive this winter at Shanty Creek! Shanty Creek’s Holiday Week, slated for December 26th – December 30th, 2005 is the perfect time to vacation together, with fun for the whole family on tap all week long! Ivan’s at Schuss Village offers the Family Après Ski Show each day from 3-5pm with resident magician/musician, Lee Malone. Lee will have the kids up on the stage and playing along in no time! Immediately following is Shanty’s Dueling Pianos Show, rocking the stage at Ivan’s for some non-stop fun and entertainment from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Guests can catch Tommy Tropic’s comic juggling shows in the Summit Lobby at Summit Village each night or bundle up with their loved ones for sleigh rides at picturesque Schuss Village. Rides will be dependant on the weather and adequate snow coverage and are $10 per person (children 3 and under free if they sit on your lap). And there’s more! Each night at Summit Village, Shanty Creek serves up a special evening activity at 7:00pm, followed by a family movie at 8:00pm. Monday - Family Game Night Indoor Horseshoes, Giant Pick Up Sticks, Board Games, Family Charades and more! Tuesday - Goofy Golf Indoor putt putt style golf! Goofy Golf was the hit of the summer and Shanty Creek has figured out how to bring it inside! Wednesday - “I Did a Sled” Workshop In this fun take off on the famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race, families can work together to build a sled out of cardboard. They can then try it out the next day on Shanty’s sledding hills or bring the design back for Shanty Creek’s Cardboard Classic race in March! Thursday - Family Winter Campfire Who says you can’t roast marshmallows in the winter? Friday - Family Sing - a – long We’ll teach you the words! Don’t be shy! For more information about these activities or any of Shanty Creek’s Children’s programs please visit our web site at www.shantycreek.com or contact the Events and Activities Department at 1-800-789-4111 extension 7879. Shanty Creek is a four-season resort offering 72 holes of championship golf, 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek boasts three distinct villages, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference and banquet center. For more information, visit www.ShantyCreek.com. Winter 2006 Special Events Bellaire, MI -- If there’s a reason for a party - Shanty Creek will find it! Shanty Creek is filling up their calendar with special events and parties designed to create fun for guests this winter - both on and off the slopes. Highlights of the winter season include the new “President’s Party” sponsored by Sam Adams to be held on Saturday, February 18th at Ivan’s at Schuss Village. This patriotic party at Ivan’s will be red, white and blue all the way. Adults will be voting for their favorite variety of Sam Adams beer as well as a President of the party. There will be a prize for the person who is wearing the most presidential campaign buttons and on the slopes there will be a “Tricky Dick” snowboard contest. March 3rd – 5th brings the famous Slush Cup Weekend which is sponsored by Smirnoff/Red Stripe this year. The Slush Cup is a race for brave hearted souls who think they can get up enough speed on the race course and keep their style together well enough, to make it across an icy 40 foot pond. Suffice it to say they don’t all succeed! The Slush Cup draws hundreds of spectators each year for this colorful event in which up to 75 hearty souls compete. Other events during the Slush Cup Weekend provide opportunities for everyone to participate with contests such as the Frozen Fish Toss, The Seal Slide, The Shovel Race and more. The Slush Sup Survivor’s Ball at Ivan’s is new this year and will include tribal challenges and a jungle theme. A separate Kid’s Day is held at Summit Village with special races for the younger crowd. On the heels of Slush Cup Weekend is Irish Weekend, the grand finale of the ski season at Shanty Creek. During the day on Saturday two great family events are held: The Cardboard Classic and The World Cup Juggler’s Race. To race in the Cardboard Classic contestants must build a sled made only from cardboard, glue, duct tape and paint. Past winners have included everything from exact replicas of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to a simple flat box. The World Cup Juggler’s race sponsored by Coca Cola Zero is being held at Shanty Creek for the third year in a row. Tommy Tropic originated this “one of a kind” race which attracts jugglers from all over the Midwest who come to try juggling while they race down the ski hill. It’s hard to say which is more fun to watch – those who succeed or those who struggle! Other events during Irish Weekend include another Slush Cup Race, more Frozen Fish being tossed, a Winter Disc Golf Tournament and much more. Sponsored by Guinness this year the traditional celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at Ivan’s will feature the Irish Band Tanglemere, the Dueling Pianos Show, the wearing of the green and lots of prizes. Rounding out the winter calendar are a host of other ski and snowboard events, an Up North Mardi Gras Party, The Wednesday Night Labatt Ski Team, Molson Rocks the Mountain, a Super Bowl Party and more. For details about all of these events and many more please visit our web site at www.shantycreek.com and go to the Resort/Area Activity Calendar link. Or contact the Events and Activities Department at 1-800-678-4111 ext. 7879. Shanty Creek is a four-season resort offering 72 holes of championship golf, 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek boasts three distinct villages, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference and banquet center. For more information, visit www.ShantyCreek.com. Shanty Creek Announces Virtual Concierge Service Bellaire, MI -- They say location is everything when you purchase a home. The same could be said for choosing your vacation site. Are there boats to rent? What is there for the kids to do? Where can I go shopping? Shanty Creek has answers to all of those questions and more on their recently launched, online virtual concierge service, dubbed “Creek Concierge”. “Shanty Creek Resort & Club is located in the heart of picturesque northern Michigan and the resort is committed to offering guests the finest and most memorable resort experience possible. Our local community helps us to achieve this goal. The Creek Concierge allows people to easily explore our little corner of the world, ” comments Mary Sue Wilkinson, Resort Events and Activities Manager. The Creek Concierge is an extensive online guide of Area Attractions, Local Chambers of Commerce, Visitors’ Guides, Local News and Weather links. The Area Attractions heading includes 28 categories from A to Z with entries as diverse as Antiques, Fishing, Groceries, Vineyards, Medical Facilities and Zoos. Many of the attractions have links to their own websites and the on-line service also offers links to maps to help visitors navigate once they arrive. For questions that go beyond the information offered online, the Creek Concierge provides an email link and phone number for the Events and Activities Department at Shanty Creek. “We love to share our knowledge of the resort’s events and activities as well as to answer questions about the local area. Our goal is simple - to help people have fun!” remarks Melinda Booy, Shanty Creek’s Events and Activities Coordinator. To visit the Creek Concierge go to the resort’s web site at www.shantycreek.com and click on the Creek Concierge link. Shanty Creek is a four-season resort offering 72 holes of championship golf, 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek boasts three distinct villages, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference and banquet center. For more information, visit www.ShantyCreek.com. New Teen Center at Shanty Creek Bellaire, MI -- What is there for teens to do? That question will be answered in part this winter with the establishment of “Club 13218”. “Club 13218” will be open on Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm – midnight. The new club will be housed in the Summit Ski Café space and will only be open to young people ages 13 to 18 during the Club hours. “Club 13218” will have a pool table, arcade games, music and cards. Staff will be on hand to sell snacks and pop. Entrance is free. No alcohol will be allowed in the room during those hours set aside for teens. Adults will not be invited in. Teens will be free to come and go as they please. “Teens need a place they can hang out with friends and do things they like to do. During the day that means skiing or boarding on our 49 spectacular runs. At night that means “Club 13218”. We know they don’t want us to organize them too much. While this won’t be a strictly supervised setting there will be adult staff members on hand serving food,” comments Events and Activities Coordinator Melinda Booy who has spearheaded this project. In addition to the regular Friday and Saturday night hours, “Club 13218” will be open every night during the Holiday Week of December 26th through New Year’s Eve. While there is no cost for the Club during regular hours, there will be a $10 charge on New Year’s Eve when a DJ will be there to play requests. For more information please contact 1-800-678-4111, ext. 7879. Shanty Creek is a four-season resort offering 72 holes of championship golf, 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek boasts three distinct villages, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference and banquet center. For more information, visit www.ShantyCreek.com. America's Premiere Brass Band to appear at Interlochen - June 19 The River City Brass Band, often called the "Boston Pops of Brass Bands," will appear at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, in the Interlochen Bowl. The River City Brass Band's virtuoso musicians, under the direction of Touring Conductor Milt Orkin, present a varied program including familiar folk tunes, ballads, Broadway and Hollywood favorites, marches and classical transcriptions. The River City Brass Band was founded by Robert Bernat, in Pittsburgh in 1981. Modeled on the British-style brass band with distinct instrumentation of brass and percussion, the Band was the first professional concert band to be established in the United States in more than twenty years. Today, the River City Brass Band is the most active professional concert band in the U.S., presenting more than one hundred concerts each year. Program highlights for the evening performance include Entry of the Gladiators by Fucik, and Light Cavalry Overture by von Suppe. The American Eagle Waltz by Offenbach will feature cornet soloist Bernard Black. Crowd favorites Georgia On My Mind by Charmichael, Hometown Miniatures by Fennel, Rossini's William Tell Overture and 12th Street Rag by Bowman also are part of the program. Tickets for River City Brass Band are $20 for Bowl fixed seating, lawn seating is free to the public. Tickets for seating in the Interlochen Bowl are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681-5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration - Crystal Mountain This Fourth of July, Crystal Mountain is taking you back to the days of ice cream socials, outdoor movies, town square bandstands and three-legged races with our Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration, July 2-5, 2002. Special events, spread over the four days, include: • Fireworks show at Crystal, July, 3 • Area fireworks shows, July, 4 • Town Square Bandstand • Outdoor Family Movies • Family Golf Challenge • Carnival and Family Games • Chairlift Rides with Mountaintop BBQs • Bike Decorating and Kids' Bike Parade • Picnics-to-go • Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social (you can even help make the ice cream!) • All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast (try your luck at the flapjack flipping' contest) • Family Activities (kayak trips, tubing adventures and much more) • Traditional, Good OLE' American Food & Drink • Kids can decorate their bikes and join in the Kids' Bike Parade. These events are open to everyone, whether you're a lodging guest at Crystal or not. To request a lodging reservation click here or call (800) 968-7686. Flutist Sir James Galway featured soloist with WYSO - July 14 Guest Conductor Jung Ho Pak, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the San Diego Symphony, will lead the World Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) and Flutist Sir James Galway at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14, in Kresge Auditorium. WYSO is the foremost high school ensemble at Interlochen Arts Camp and is comprised of 130 young men and women who come to Interlochen from all over the world to perform with prominent guest artists and conductors. Flutist Sir James Galway is internationally regarded as a matchless interpreter of classical repertoire. A former Principal Flutist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Galway embarked upon a solo career in 1975, and became one of the most sought-after solo guest artists of all time. Highlights from Galway's 2001-2002 season included appearances with the Dallas, Columbus and San Francisco Symphonies, solo performances with the National Symphony, as well as a recital tour culminating in a performance at Lincoln Center. During the concert season, Galway also completed a five-city tour as featured soloist with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, including a performance at Carnegie Hall. He was featured in concerto performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Cincinnati Symphony and played a return engagement as conductor and soloist with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, featuring the world premiere of a flute concerto written for him by British composer David Heath. In addition to his duties with the San Diego Symphony, renowned conductor Pak is also the Music Director of the University of Southern California Symphony and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Pak also served as the Principal Conductor of the Emmy-nominated Disney Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra. The WYSO program features Concerto for Flute in G Major by Stamitz, Cimarosa's Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major, Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in D Major and Route 66 by Daugherty. Tickets for the WYSO with James Galway concert range from $20.50to $29.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800 681-5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Jewel returns to alma mater to perform in sold-out concert - July 5 "Good things come to those who wait," and for roughly 4000 lucky concert-goers in Northern Michigan, the wait to see Interlochen alum Jewel return to the place that nurtured her development as a young artists is almost over. Making her debut as a headline act with the Interlochen Arts Festival, Jewel will appear in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, July 5, in Kresge Auditorium. "Jewel is one of the most requested artists in our annual patron survey," said Thom Paulson, Vice President for Radio and Presentations, who also serves as Interlochen's booking agent. "We've been consistently making the request for Jewel to return to the Interlochen stage, and this year, we were able to make it happen." Tickets for Jewel's concert have been sold-out since mid-May. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Opening for Jewel is the Norwegian teen pop duo M2M, comprised of Marion Raven and Marit Larsen. Jewel's music can be described as an open expression of her life. Her songs are an intimate portrait of the artist within. "I wanted to focus on the craft of performing and songwriting," said Jewel. "I've always been a live musician, and I wanted my voice to shine through. To me, relevance means staying honest about where your are. The most important thing to me is maintaining my authenticity." Her newest album "This Way" reflects her steady penchant for being in control of her own direction, a deeper sense of self and an understanding that in order to grow as an artist she must take time to "replenish the well." Jewel's current fifty-date U.S. tour is in support of "This Way," which includes the driving guitar-fueled folk-rock hit "Standing Still," the Joplin-esque "Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone" and the most overtly political songs of her career "The New Wild West" and "Jesus Loves You." Jewel's 1995 debut album "Pieces of You," which sold more than 11 million albums, includes hit singles "You Were Meant For Me," "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Foolish Games." Her sophomore effort "Spirit," released in 1998, featured hit singles "Hands," "Down So Long" and "Jupiter (Swallow The Moon)," debuted in the number three position on the billboard album chart and sold more than six million copies. In 1999, Jewel released "Joy: A Holiday Collection," and performed at the request of President and Mrs. Clinton as part of the annual Christmas in Washington charity concert assisting the Children's National Health Center. Jewel has earned the respect of legendary musicians Bob Dylan and Neil Young, both of whom invited her to open their shows. Her numerous tours and special engagements have thrust her upon the world stage, performing before sold-out crowds in the United States, Asia, Australia and Europe. While Jewel is best known for her singing and songwriting, she is also an accomplished writer. In 1998, Jewel published a poetry collection, A Night Without Armor, which quickly became a mainstay of The New York Times' best-seller list. In 2000, Jewel's second book, Chasing Down the Dawn, was published, offering an honest insiders view of Jewel's life on the road, and the challenges she faces as a daughter, sister, young woman and creative artist. "Creatively, Interlochen was pivotal," said Jewel. "The level of excellence and self-motivation at the school changed my perspective completely. For the first time I was around kids who were very young, very talented and highly motivated. The experience taught me to take my gifts and talents very seriously and to pursue excellence. My creativity went from hobby to all that mattered." While at Interlochen, Jewel was the first ever non-theatre major to hold a leading role in a class production of a play. In 1999, she made her acting debut in the Civil War drama, Ride With the Devil, which met with high praise from critics at the New York Times and the Chicago Sun Times. Tickets for the Jewel concert are currently sold-out, however due to Interlochen's generous return policy, last minute tickets may become available the night of the concert at the Interlochen Box Office. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare, are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Gerard Schwarz leads WYSO and Cello Virtuoso Lynn Harrell - July 7 Guest Conductor Gerard Schwarz will lead the World Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in Kresge Auditorium. WYSO is the foremost high school ensemble at Interlochen Arts Camp and is comprised of 130 young men and women who come to Interlochen from all over the world to perform with prominent guest artists and conductors. Not only a consummate soloist, Cellist Lynn Harrell is a versatile chamber musician, teacher and conductor whose work in the U.S., Europe and Asia have placed him in the highest echelon of today's professional musicians. Harrell is a frequent guest artist with the world's leading orchestras, having appeared recently with the Boston and Chicago symphonies, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, the London Philharmonic, and the Israel and Hong Kong philharmonics. Harrell served as the International Chair for Cello Studies at the Royal Academy in London and headed the Academy from 1993-1995. Concurrently, he served as the Artistic Director for the orchestra and conductor training programs at the LA Philharmonic Institute. Harrell's recordings with Itzhak Perlman and Vladimir Ashkenazy earned the cellist two Grammy awards: the first in 1981, for the Tchaikovsky Piano Trio, and the second in 1987 for the complete Beethoven Piano Trios. Renowned guest conductor Gerard Schwartz is the Music Director of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the third oldest orchestra in the world. He had previously served as Music Director of the Seattle Symphony, New York's Mostly Mozart Festival and the New York Chamber Symphony. Schwarz has appeared as a guest conductor with major orchestras throughout North America and Europe, earning him praise from both critics and audiences alike for his compelling sensitivity and depth of repertoire. Schwarz' Mostly Mozart live performances have been featured annually on PBS's Live from Lincoln Center. Schwarz has released over 65 recordings with the Seattle Symphony, earning more than 10 Grammy award nominations. The WYSO with Lynn Harrell program features Rapsodie espangnole by Ravel, Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor and Enigma Variations by Elgar. Tickets for the WYSO with Lynn Harrell concert range from $7.50to $19.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681 5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Student Arts Extravaganza "Collage" commemorates Interlochen Arts Camp's 75th Season - July 9 Best described as a whirlwind student showcase of music, theatre, dance, and visual arts performed in concert with a nostalgic narrative of 75 years of Interlochen history, Collage takes place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in Kresge Auditorium. Directed by President Edward Downing, Collage celebrates each discipline that contributes to the arts curriculum of the Interlochen Arts Camp. The high school symphonic band, and brass and percussion ensembles will open the Collage program with Aaron Copeland's Fanfare for the Common Man. To commemorate Interlochen's 75th anniversary, Collage will close with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra accompanied by a French horn choir playing the Interlochen theme, an excerpt from Howard Hanson's "Romantic" Symphony. In the hour prior to Collage, Interlochen's open air-mall hosts a variety of pre-concert performances and interactive arts activities. Visitors are treated to special art demonstrations that may include print making, ink stamp tattoos, sketch work, watercolor painting, and small ensemble theater works. Pre- concert activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Pre-concert picnic food and soft drinks also will be available on the mall prior to the performance. General admission tickets for Collage are $16 for adults and $8 for students and seniors and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681-5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Pianist Kevin Cole and University of Michigan-Flint Alumni Choir pay tribute to Richard Rodgers with concert at Interlochen - June 28 Piano alumnus Kevin Cole returns to Interlochen with the 40-voice alumni choir of the University of Michigan- Flint for a special concert entitled "Richard Rodgers Happy 100th Birthday" at 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, in Corson Auditorium. The concert falls on the exact date of Rogers 100th birthday. Steinway Artist Kevin Cole has delighted audiences with a repertoire that includes the best of 20th century American music. His performances have prompted accolades from some of the foremost critics in American music. Cole's recent symphonic engagements include appearances with the San Francisco Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Boston Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony, BBC Concert Orchestra (Covent Garden Festival 2001) and the Ravinia Festival Orchestra. A native of Bay City, Michigan, Cole graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy in 1977 and soon after garnered the praises of legends like Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, Hugh Martin, Burton Lane, Stephen Sondheim and members of the Jerome Kern and Gershwin families. Cole has had the pleasure of opening for Doc Severinsen and "The Tonight Show" band as well as sharing a concert evening with Broadway musical legend Barbara Cook. He was invited to be a featured performer with the Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. Cole has played at the requests of such notables as Chicago's Mayor Richard M. Daley and the legendary Muhammed Ali. Tickets for Kevin Cole are $25 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681-5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Broadway Star, Tony Award-Winner Bernadette Peters to appear with Orchestra at Interlochen - July 2 Two-time Tony Award-winner and one of Broadway's brightest stars, Bernadette Peters will make her debut on the Interlochen stage backed by a full orchestra at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, in Kresge Auditorium. In April, the Associate Press announced Peters will star as "Mama Rose" in the eagerly anticipated revival of the Broadway musical "Gypsy." Bernadette Peters' sparkling performances on stage, television and those captured in recording studios have made her one of today's most desired live performers. Peters career began early, when at the age of 3, she began appearing on local children's television shows in her native New York. In 1967 at the age of 19, Peters made her Broadway debut in "Johnny No- Trump," and the following year, earned a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of "Josie Cohan" in the musical "George M." Broadway success continued for Peters in the early 1970s, when she received Tony Award nominations for her roles in "On The Town" and "Mack and Mabel." Peters won her first Tony Award in 1985 for her critically acclaimed performance in the Andrew Lloyd Webber hit musical "Song and Dance." She continued to garner Tony Award nominations for her work in musicals "The Goodbye Girl," Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Sunday in the Park with George" and "On the Town." In 1999, Peters won her second Tony Award playing the role of "Annie Oakley" in Irving Berlin's Tony Award-winning hit revival "Annie Get Your Gun." A performer of amazing versatility, Peters has also been recognized for her work as a television and movie actress. She recently received an Emmy nomination for her performance in the sitcom Alley McBeal and starred in several TV movies including "The Last Mile," "David," "Fall From Grace" with Kevin Spacey and "The Last Best Year" with Mary Tyler Moore. Television performing arts appearances included specials such as PBS' "Evening at Pops" and "Hello, Mr. Producer," "The Kennedy Center Honors," and "Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall." Movie roles for Peters include supporting roles in "The Longest Yard," "Vigilante Force," and "Silent Movie" with Mel Brooks. Peters starred with Steve Martin in the comedy hits "The Jerk" and "Pennies From Heaven," which earned the actress a Golden Globe Award. In 1992, Peters' released the self-titled album "Bernadette" and soon after, became the youngest inductee into the "Theatre Hall of Fame." In 1996, her album "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" earned the singer a Grammy nomination. Additional recording and charity fundraising projects have earned Peters the respect and admiration of millions of fans. Tickets for Bernadette Peters range from $32.50 to $44.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800- 681 5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Vintner Celebration at Crystal Mountain - November 9 - 11 Crystal has just the answer for your November Blues with Crystal's Vintner Celebration--an opulent wining and dining weekend getaway featuring fine wines and notable vintners, wine tasting and education and exquisite culinary creations. Crystal's Second Annual Vintner Celebration includes the following: Friday, November 9, 2001 5:00pm - Check-in 7:00pm - Welcome Reception featuring hearty hors d’oeuvres and a wide selection of wine and beer Saturday, November 10, 2001 7:30am -10:00am - Breakfast buffet in the Wildflower. 10:00am -11:30am & 1:30pm -3:00pm - Choice of two of the following tentative classes: White wine appreciation Red wine appreciation Sparkling wine appreciation Setting your holiday table and decorating ideas Food and wine pairing with cooking demonstration 6:00 pm - Reception followed by a five-course wine dinner Sunday, November 11, 2001 7:30 am -11:00 am - Breakfast buffet in the Wildflower. 9:00 am-10:30 am - Special presentation by local coffee roaster Noon - Check-out. Weekend package with lodging…from $259 per adult, double occupancy. Commuter rates are available for the entire weekend, or a la carte for the Friday night reception, the classes (which include lunch), the Saturday night reception and dinner, or a package combo for all of Saturday’s events! For more information, call (800) 968-7686 Two-time Grammy Winner Melissa Etheridge heats up the summer at Interlochen Pop music powerhouse Melissa Etheridge makes her northern Michigan debut at Interlochen at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Kresge Auditorium. Etheridge is a two-time Grammy Award-winner who's sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and is best known for hits "I'm The Only One," "I Want to Come Over" and "Come to My Window." Etheridge is touring in support of her newest album, "Skin." Often likened to Janis Joplin and referred to as the female version of Bruce Springsteen, Melissa Etheridge has forged her own identity in the world of rock and proven her staying power as a recording artist. Her songs are openly autobiographical, her lyrics intensely personal, endearing her to audiences who can identify with the struggles of life and love. Etheridge is one of the most sought after live performers on tour, due to her deft guitar playing and ability to personally connect with an audience. On her latest release, "Skin," Etheridge delves into cathartic study of her own personal experience dealing with the break-up of her relationship with her long-time partner Julie Cypher. "This album is about shedding old skin," she said. "It's about new skin. It's about living." No stranger to politics and media attention, Etheridge announced her sexual preference at the presidential inauguration gala in 1993. She is a strong advocate of gay acceptance and human rights causes throughout the world. Tickets for Melissa Etheridge are $55.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681-5920 or 231- 276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Interlochen each year needs to raise more than $4 million for student scholarships. More than half the students attending Interlochen programs receive financial aid. At the high school Arts Academy, the average award is more than half the tuition cost. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Rhythmic Power of Kodo Drummers comes to Interlochen A non-stop show of riveting sight and sound, Japan's Kodo Drummers bring traditional "Taiko" drumming, ritual song and processional dance to life at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 1, in Interlochen's Kresge Auditorium. The name "Kodo" has two meanings in Japanese. The literal reading of the two characters that make up the name Kodo are "drum" and "child." The word itself is also a homonym for "heartbeat," the first sound a child hears in their mother's womb and as the drummers believe, a collective fundamental source of rhythm shared by all people. Known for the athletic power of their playing, toned physiques and loincloth costumes, Kodo performs on the various drums from the smallest called Shimedaiko, which measure about 8 inches across, to the largest, the Odaiko, which weighs 800 pounds. Since its debut at the Berlin Philharmony Hall in 1981, Kodo has earned critical raves and toured relentlessly, showcasing their powerful performances at some of the world's most prestigious venues such as the Carnegie Hall, Lincoln and Kennedy Center, and Britain's Royal Festival Hall. Kodo spends two- thirds of the year touring and hosts an annual music festival called "Earth Celebration," which attracts performers from around the world to its home on Sado Island, located 175 miles northwest of Tokyo. Three principal elements make up a typical Kodo performance the first being pieces based upon traditional folk art of the people of Japan, which allows Kodo to capture the universal spirit and energy of their culture. Kodo performances also consist of compositions by friends and mentors of Kodo, and original works by Kodo members whose exposure to the rhythms and sounds of the many people and places they visit serves to link cultures throughout the world. Tickets for the Kodo Drummers range from $20.50 to $29.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800- 681 5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Interlochen each year needs to raise more than $4 million for student scholarships. More than half the students attending Interlochen programs receive financial aid. At the high school Arys Academy, the average award is more than half the tuition cost. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Thomas Wilkins conducts DSO with Pianist Horacio Gutierrez at Interlochen Resident Conductor Thomas Wilkins will lead the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with special guest pianist Horacio Gutierrez in concert at Interlochen at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in Kresge Auditorium. Program highlights for the DSO performance include Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor and Symphony No. 8 in G Major by Dvorak. Wikins, who earned his Master of Music degree in Orchestral Conducting from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, recently completed an eight year tenure as Resident Conductor of the Florida Orchestra in Tampa Bay. Wilkins leads the DSO in a variety of programs, including classical subscription, special events, pops, young people's and educational concerts. Considered among today's foremost pianists, Horacio Gutierrez is consistently praised by critics and audiences alike for his poetic insight and technical mastery. Gutierrez made his debut in 1970 with Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Philharmonic and appears regularly with many of the world's greatest orchestras. Born in Cuba, Gutierrez appeared as a guest soloist with the Havana Symphony at the age of eleven. In 1967, he became an American citizen and graduated from The Juilliard School in New York City. Gutierrez has performed at Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw, Berlin's Philharmonic, the Schleswig- Holstein Festival, and New York's Carnegie and Avery Fisher Halls. He toured Japan with the National Symphony Orchestra and appeared with the Bavarian Radio Orchestra. His discography includes a Grammy Award-nominated recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3 with the Pittsburgh Symphony. -- The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has earned international acclaim for its live performances and recordings, which can be heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide. The Orchestra tours extensively in Michigan, around the United States and abroad. Under the musical direction of Principal Conductor Neeme Järvi, the orchestra has performed before sold-out houses at Carnegie Hall in New York and at such prestigious venues as the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland, Vail Valley Musical Festival and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Tickets for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra range from $22.50 to $34.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681 5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Interlochen each year needs to raise more than $4 million for student scholarships. More than half the students attending Interlochen programs receive financial aid. At the high school Arts Academy, the average award is more than half the tuition cost. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet to perform in concert at Interlochen, closing performance of TRAVESRSE JAZZFESTIVAL Jazz pioneer Dave Brubeck, who played an instrumental part in the foundation and development of Interlochen's jazz music curriculum, brings his world-renowned Dave Brubeck Quartet back to the Interlochen stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, in Kresge Auditorium. The Quartet's performance closes out the TRAVERSEJAZZFESTIVAL, a six-day festival showcasing local, regional and national jazz artists organized and supported by the Traverse Area Arts Council. Brubeck's fascination with music developed early in life. In his teens, he played piano with dance bands and throughout college supplemented his income playing in local jazz clubs. In 1946, Brubeck studied music and composition with French composer Darius Mihaud. Brubeck formed a trio with fellow Mihaud students Cal Tjader and Ron Crotty, and in 1949, the group cut its first record. The recording won "Best Small Combo" awards in both the critics and reader's polls in Down Beat Magazine. In 1951, alto saxophonist Paul Desmond joined the trio and, together with Brubeck, the two lent a distinctive harmonic and daring improvisational element to the ensemble, that would serve to define the quartet's sound, introducing the world to what would later be called "West Coast" or "Cool" jazz. By 1954, Brubeck's popularity was such that his picture appeared on the cover of TIME magazine and his recordings were being played throughout the world. His album "Time Out" and the hits "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo a la Turk" "went gold," a rare feat for an instrumental jazz recording. -- In 1958, the U.S. State Department sent the Quartet on a three-month tour of countries "behind the Iron Curtain" and the Middle East. This led to compositions and recordings influenced by ethnic music. Subsequent world tours by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, including several for the State Department, made jazzman Dave Brubeck one of America's foremost goodwill ambassadors. He has performed before eight U.S. Presidents, princes, kings, heads of state, and Pope John Paul II. -- Brubeck's six-decade career has earned him the moniker of elder statesman of jazz. In recognition of his ongoing contribution to jazz, Brubeck was presented with a Jazz Master's Award by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1999. He received the National Medal of the Arts from President Clinton, and was honored by the Grammy Foundation receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Among other numerous accolades, Brubeck was inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame by the International Association of Jazz Educators at their annual conference earlier this year. Brubeck's numerous recordings have paired the artist and the Quartet with legendary jazz figures Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Rushing, Gerry Mulligan and Carmen McRae, as well as current jazz superstars Roy Hargrove, Joshua Redman and Christian McBride. His joy in performing and his daring improvisations continue to challenge and excite new generations of musicians and listeners. -- Tickets for Dave Brubeck Quartet range from $24.50 to $36.50 and are available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800- 681-5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Interlochen each year needs to raise more than $4 million for student scholarships. More than half the students attending Interlochen programs receive financial aid. At the high school Academy, the average award is more than half the tuition cost. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. TRAVERSEJAZZFESTIVAL is a collaborative effort of the Traverse Area Arts Council, the Grand Traverse Cultural Coalition, Suttons Bay JazzFest, Dennos Museum Center, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Friday Night Live, Old Town Playhouse, The Women's Resource Center, Grand Traverse Resort, Michigan Legacy Art Park and the Manitou Music Festival. The TRAVERSEJAZZFESTIVAL is supported, in part, by the following: 92.9 The Breeze WJZQ, WNMC 90.7 FM, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce. Interlochen Alumnus, Pianist Orion Weiss to give recital Twenty-year-old American pianist and Interlochen Arts Camp Alumnus Orion Weiss returns to Interlochen for a piano recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in the Dendrinos Chapel at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Admission to the recital is free to the general public. Program highlights for Weiss' Interlochen performance include select etudes by Debussy, Sonata in D major by Mozart, various nocturnes by Chopin, and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Winner of the Mieczyslaw Munz Scholarship at Juilliard, Orion Weiss has already established himself as an extraordinarily talented pianist, exhibiting great maturity and depth as well as remarkable technical performance skills. He was recently chosen to be a member of the Chamber Music Society Two at Lincoln Center and received the prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award, an honor granted by the Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. Weiss has been awarded first prize at the Akron Youth Symphony, Cleveland Philharmonic, Music Academy of the West, Venitia Hall, and the Cleveland Institute of Music Concerto Competition. In February 1999, Weiss made his debut with the Cleveland Orchestra performing Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 led by Steven Smith. Weiss also exhibits a keen interest in chamber music; he performed the last two movements of Brahms' F minor Quintet with Itzhak Perlman at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in a benefit for the Perlman Music Camp. He has performed with the Oregon and Taipei Symphonies, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and the Massapeque Philharmonic. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Leelanau Peninsula Wine Festival - August 10 Saturday, August 10, 2002 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Haserot Park, Northport $8.00 admission includes souvenir glass, two taste tickets Come... Taste the Wine... Savor the Food... Hear the Entertainment... See the beautiful Bay... Enjoy the day. A sampling of Leelanau County's Finest... Wineries: Bel Lago Vineyard and Winery, Black Star Farms, Bowers Harbor, Chateau Chantal, Chateau de Leelanau, Chateau Grand Traverse, Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, Contessa Wine Cellars, Good Harbor Vineyards, Leelanau Wine Cellars, Raftshol Vineyards, Shady Lane Cellars, Willow Vineyards Food: Village Cheese Shanty, Blue Wolf Cafe, Mountain Spuds, Leelanau Cheese Entertainment: John Rutherford & Janine Winkler Hugh Willey quartet aka "Blues Reunion Band" For more information please call (231) 271-9895 Arts Festival Favorites Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett return to Interlochen - August 21 A special back-to-back performance by Texas tall man Lyle Loft and His Large Band followed by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Bonnie Raitt is slated for 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Kresge Auditorium. Hailed for their rollicking good-time live performances, Loft and Raitt will each perform full concerts during the evening. Each boldly original artists, Raitt and Lovett are Interlochen favorites, playing to sell-out crowds in past Kresge performances. A respected artist, expressive singer and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. The daughter of celebrated Broadway singer John Raitt and accomplished pianist/singer Marge Goddard, Raitt was raised in Los Angeles with a respect for the arts and social activism. She was given her first guitar, a Stella, for her eighth Christmas and was eventually drawn to folk and blues music while attending Harvard/Radcliffe in the late 1960s. After three years of study, playing local coffeehouse gigs and civil rights activities, she left college to seriously pursue music full time. Raitt soon started opening for blues giants such as Mississippi Fred McDowell, Sippie Wallace, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. It wasn't long before Raitt had landed a recording contract with Warner Brothers and produced six solid blues albums in the next seven years. After a label change to Capitol Records in 1989, Raitt achieved new levels of popular acclaim, hitting it big with four Grammy Awards in 1990 for three singles from her "Nick of Time" album and one for her duet with John Lee Hooker's breakthrough release "The Healer." Her follow-up album in 1991, "Luck of the Draw," brought continued success, earning three additional Grammys for the album's title song, "Something to Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me." Raitt earned her eighth Grammy for Best Pop Album in 1993 for "Longing in Their Hearts," which was followed by a live double-CD and film "Road Tested" in 1995. Her last two albums, "Fundamental," one of her most exploratory albums, and "Silver Lining," released in 2001, have also met with critical acclaim. Raitt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame in June of this year. Although he hails from Texas, Lyle Lovett's musical style is not considered strictly country. Actually, the singer/songwriter's work best fits outside of traditional boundaries, but roots itself in the sounds of folk, big band swing, traditional pop and country. Lovett grew up in Klein, a small Texan town just outside of Houston named after his grandfather, and attended Texas A&M University in the late 1970s. While an undergraduate, Lovett began writing and performing his own songs in local coffeehouses and pizza restaurants. After seven years at school, Lovett graduated with a degree in German and journalism. As a graduate student, he went to Germany and met country musician Buffalo Wayne. The pair traveled and performed throughout Europe until the early 80s, when Lovett came back to the United States and began to seriously pursue a career in music. Lovett made the rounds of the country music circuit in Nashville and sang back up for Nancy Giffith. One of Lovett's own songs, "If I Were the Woman You Wanted," came to Griffith's attention and she recorded it, giving Lovett early exposure in the music industry. In 1984, Lovett teamed-up with Griffith on "Once in a Very Blue Moon" and again in 1985 on her album "Last of the True Believers." Due in part to his association with Griffith, Lovett was noticed by MCA and was signed to a recording contract with the label in 1986. Continuing to experiment with jazz, folk and pop within a country framework, Lovett released his album "Pontiac" in 1988, which garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews and eventually went gold. Lovett also began to build a reputation for his feel-good stage persona, which dazzled live audiences. The release of his 1996 album, "The Road to Ensenada," debuted at No. 4 on the country charts. The album featured an upbeat Texas feel with elements of bossa nova, Cajun and honky-tonk, and was hailed by critics as his most accessible album to date. Tickets for Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett range from $49.50 to $59.50 and are currently sold-out; however, due to Interlochen's generous return policy, last minute tickets may become available the day of the concert at the Interlochen Box Office. To check on availability of last minute tickets, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681-5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Interlochen each year needs to raise more than $4 million for student scholarships. More than half the students attending Interlochen programs receive financial aid. At the high school Academy, the average award is more than half the tuition cost. Prelude Picnics, featuring a selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and light picnic fare are available outside Kresge Auditorium two hours prior to Kresge performances. Other Festival favorites, including ice cream and non-alcoholic beverages, are also available. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Pathfinder School, an independent day school offering small classes amid a warm-and-caring atmosphere for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students of the Grand Traverse Region; and Interlochen Public Radio, a national leader in listener support among public radio stations. Queen of Blues Koko Taylor to appear at Interlochen with Shemekia Copeland and Son Seals - August 20 Billed as the hottest blues ticket of the season, vocal powerhouse Koko Taylor is joined by raucous newcomer Shemekia Copeland and Son Seals for a night of rompin', stompin', barn- burning blues at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Corson Auditorium. Grammy Award-winner Koko Taylor is affectionately known in the music world as "the undisputed Queen of the Blues," a title she earned for her four decade body of work and live performances that celebrate her joyous and life-affirming blues style. "My blues isn't designed for people to look down," says Taylor, "but for people to get up and dance." People magazine described Taylor's blues as "rough, raw and wonderfully upbeat." Taylor has been recognized with numerous awards, including a Grammy Award in 1984 and Grammy nominations for six of her last seven albums. She has been awarded 19 WC Handy Awards and was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame. Taylor's career also includes appearances on television, where she's been featured on CBS's "This Morning" and "Early Edition," and has been the subject of a PBS documentary. She made her silver screen debut in "Wild at Heart," and also appeared in "Mercury Rising" and "Blues Brothers 2000." Her career has been chronicled in major publications such as Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly and Life magazine. Relative blues newcomer Shemekia Copeland is described by the Washington Post as having "raw vocal power and real emotion," singing "boisterous soul and swaggering blues." She has been referred to as a diva-in-the-making garnering comparisons to Aretha Franklin, Etta Jones and Ruth Brown. Shemekia made her recording debut with "Turn The Heat Up" in 1998 and was immediately embraced by the mainstream media. She has completed five tours of Europe and appeared at major music festivals such as the Monterey and Montreaux Jazz Festivals. Shemekia has shared the stage with music greats Buddy Guy, BB King and Taj Mahal, and received critical acclaim for her second album, "Wicked," released in 2000. Sharing the stage with Taylor and Copeland is Frank (Son) Seals, known for his booming, soul-drenched vocals and biting guitar solos. Seals is a veteran Chicago bluesman with more than 20 years and eight albums to this credit. Seals' reputation as a fierce live performer and an original songwriter has taken him from playing Chicago's small clubs, multiple tours across Europe and to headlining international blues festivals. Tickets for Koko Taylor with Shemekia Copeland and Son Seals are $29 and available online at www.interlochen.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box Office at 800-681- 5920 or 231-276-7800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Net proceeds from guest artist performances at Interlochen go to the Interlochen Scholarship Fund. Interlochen each year needs to raise more than $4 million for student scholarships. More than half the students attending Interlochen programs receive financial aid. At the high school Arts Academy, the average award is more than half the tuition cost. The Interlochen Arts Festival is supported in part by the following generous sponsors: Northern Express, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank One, Consumers Energy, Grand Traverse Auto, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Howard Miller, Traverse City Record- Eagle, Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, ABC 29&8, WTCM, Crystal Mountain, WKLT, Sara Lee, 9&10 News, WCCW, AAA of Michigan, 106.7 the Peak, Huntington Bank and Pepsi. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Interlochen Center for the Arts is home to the Interlochen Arts Festival, the annual presentation of more than 750 performances and exhibits by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists; Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's oldest and best-known summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's prem