Annual fall event at Michigan Legacy Art Park A day to explore nature and creativity with family and friends Family Day is a fun annual fall event at Michigan Legacy Art Park, located at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Mich. This year the event will take place on Sunday, October 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The public is invited …
Legacy Gala Honorees Featured in Record-Eagle
August 19, 2012 Traverse City couple honored for their indelible mark on area arts community and architecture By LORAINE ANDERSON, [email protected] —- THOMPSONVILLE — If art is life and life is art, Bob and Jane Holdeman got the picture decades ago. On Saturday night, the Traverse City arts advocates were scheduled to win public recognition for their long-held …
Art Park Visitor Survey
Michigan Legacy Art Park needs your help. Recently, the Art Park Board of Directors identified the need for a new physical master plan for the Art Park to meet the current and future educational and cultural needs of our northern Michigan community and visitors. Your input is important to us. Please click here to fill out this 5 minute survey. …
Legacy Gala & Silent Auction
The Legacy Gala is the signature fundraising event for Michigan Legacy Art Park. The 2012 event will feature local food and wine, and the presentation of the Legacy Award. The Legacy Award is bestowed annually by Michigan Legacy Art Park to recognize those who have made a positive impact on Michigan’s arts, history or culture. The 2012 recipients of the …
July Line-up for Summer Sounds Concerts
Tickets: $10 per adult, $8 per Art Park member, and are free for kids under 18 years old.Summer Sounds guests can purchase concert tickets in advance on the secure online website or at the Art Park on the night of the concert. Each concert begins at 7 p.m. Rides to the amphitheatre will begin at 6:15 p.m. for those unable …
Summer Sounds Kicks off June 29 with Hat Check Girl
Musical duo, Hat Check Girl: Annie Gallup and Peter Gallway, will inspire and awe the audience at opening night of the Summer Sounds concert series at Michigan Legacy Art Park on Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Benzie County Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce, this is the first of five concerts being held at the Art Park …
Upcoming June & July Workshops
Hike to the Fort with Dewey: June 26; July 10, 17, 24 Take a guided tour through the Art Park with nationally recognized artist, Dewey Blocksma. Along the way, you will discover sculptures that tell the amazing stories of Michigan's history. Once you reach the Fort, you will wind through a labyrinth, learning about Michigan history as you go. A …
Golf Cart Tours Beginning Saturday, June 9
Explore the beauty of art and nature at Michigan Legacy Art Park from a golf cart. Golf cart tours of the Art Park are now available to guests who may be unable to hike the hilly trails. Because the seating is limited to 5 passengers, advanced registration is required. Tours start Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m. and are $10 …
Upcoming Workshop: Birding with Keith
Hike the Art Park with Keith Westphal, an active birder for 46 years, to identify birds by their song. Bring your binoculars to spot birds that make the 30-acre preserve home each spring. Meet at the Art Park trailhead. 2012 Schedule: Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. May 26 June 9 Fee: $5 per person Registration: Advance registration required. Call 231-378-2000 ext. …
Art Park Wine Tasting at Live for Art Gallery
Join us for a wine tasting at the newest art gallery in downtown Beulah, Live for Art. This is a chance for you to meet and mingle with friends of Michigan Legacy Art Park, learn about the Art Park’s mission, upcoming events and education programs, and enter for your chance to win Summer Sounds concert tickets and more! This event …