Starting July 16, we welcome friend and artist Nancy McKay back to the Art Park for several weekends as an artist in residence. First trained as an interpretive artist at Hot Springs National Park, and since serving as artist-in-residence at Grand Canyon National Park, Badlands National Park, and Acadia National Park, as well as last summer here at Michigan Legacy …
Meet Channing & Quinn
We are so excited to have indie folk duo Channing & Quinn bring their unique blend of musicianship and theatrics to the Michigan Legacy Art Park amphitheater stage on July 8 as part of the Summer Sounds concert series. New to Michigan, this group initially flew under our radar as we were curating the list of performers for the season. …
Legacy Gala to Honor Gene Jenneman and Dennos Museum
Save the date for the 2016 Legacy Gala! Our signature fundraiser event will take place Friday, August 19 at Crystal Mountain. In addition to dinner, sparking wine, and entertainment, we will be presenting the 2016 Legacy Award to Gene Jenneman and Dennos Museum in honor of 25 years curating and cultivating, inspiring and educating, and making the arts part and …
Golf Classic Fundraiser Coming June 7
Join us June 7 for our very first Golf Classic at Crystal Mountain! Set amidst the soaring pines of northern Michigan, the Mountain Ridge course offers 18 holes of championship golf. You’ll enjoy scenic vistas from tee to green as you play from the heights of the mountain. This 4-person scramble is shaping up to be a fantastic, fun day …
MLAP Director to Visit SE Michigan Rotaries
Our director, Renee Hintz will be travelling to Southeast Michigan this month introducing Michigan Legacy Art Park to various Rotary clubs. Monday, February 22 Noon Community House on Bates in Birmingham Tuesday, February 23 Noon River Crest Banquet Center in Rochester Thursday, February 25 9:00 am Walsh College Noon The American Italian Club Friday, February 26 7:15 am Genoa Medical …
Special Snowshoe Tour with Benzie Conservation District
***This tour has been cancelled due to rain – stay tuned for a special spring hike with Aime and Kama*** Every Sunday in January, you can join us for a guided snowshoe tour of the Art Park. It is a wonderful, fun way to experience the park (not to mention a great way to “get moving” in the winter). Sunday, …
Art Park at “Swirl” Event October 15 with Crooked Tree Arts Center
Michigan Legacy Art Park will be joining Crooked Tree Arts Center at their Traverse City location for a night of art, edibles and socializing. “Swirl,” is a monthly event held at Crooked Tree’s gallery on Sixth Street and features art, music, food and drink. A presentation by MLAP Executive Director Renee Hintz will take place during the event, which runs from …
2015 Legacy Gala a celebration and financial success
A celebratory affair and the park’s annual fundraiser, the 2015 Legacy Gala recognized the first 20 years of Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP) and raised the most funds yet. Held at Crystal Mountain on Friday, Aug. 21, the gala brought together the Art Park’s founding members, including Jim and Chris MacInnes, CEO and COO of Crystal Mountain. The other founders …
2015 Legacy Gala to be 20 Year Celebration
Recognizing the journey and its continued growth, Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP) will celebrate twenty years at their Legacy Gala August 21. What began as one man’s vision to create a sculpture park telling the story of Michigan is today a community and cultural asset drawing over 10,000 visitors annually. “I’m excited to bring everyone together who has helped the …
August brings Opera, Americana to Summer Sounds
Now in its twentieth year, Michigan Legacy Art Park’s Summer Sounds concerts bring a variety of acts to the park’s wooded amphitheater. Providing an intimate and casual experience nestled in the hillside, concerts at the park include something for everyone. Summer 2015’s offerings have ranged from the third place winner of NBC’s The Voice – Joshua Davis – to three …
