Art Park Founder Speaks on “The State of the Art”

The following is David Barr's Legacy Gala Keynote Address, given August 20, 2011. David Barr is the founder of Michigan Legacy Art Park.   The State of the Art   Governor and Mrs. Milliken, Governor and Mrs. Snyder, Marilyn and Paul, members of our valiant board of directors past and present, Althea Petriz, and Jim and Chris MacInnes, Renee and …

Have Dinner with Two Governors at the 2011 Legacy Gala

Join Governor Rick Snyder and First Lady Sue Snyder in honoring former Governor William Milliken and Helen Milliken as they accept the 2011 Legacy Award. When: Saturday, August 20 at 6 p.m.   Where: The Crystal Center at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa – Driving Directions to Crystal Mountain   Tickets: $100 per person. Purchase Legacy Gala tickets online or call Renee Hintz at 231.378.4963   Deadline …

Shout Sister Shout Closes Out Summer Sounds Concert Series

Michigan Legacy Art Park welcomes members of Steppin' In It with singer/songwriter Rachael Davis. Performing jazz music of the 1930s and 40s, Shout Sister Shout will enthrall concert-goers on Friday, August 5 at Michigan Legacy Art Park in Thompsonville. The 7:00 p.m. concert is the final performance of the Art Park’s 2011 Summer Sounds concert series and is being hosted …

Archipelago Project to Inspire Listeners at Summer Sounds Concert Series

Ensemble brings world class musicianship and advocacy to Michigan Legacy Art Park. Both a performance powerhouse and a non-profit music education ensemble, Archipelago Project will inspire and awe their Summer Sounds concert audience at Michigan Legacy Art Park on Friday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Crystal Mountain Four Seasons Club, the concert is the fourth performance in the …

Neptune Quartet + 1 Captivates Summer Sounds Concert Series

Michigan Legacy Art Park welcomes category-defying collaboration of Traverse City-based musicians. The vast musical talents of Neptune Quartet + 1 will elevate the Summer Sounds concert stage at Michigan Legacy Art Park on Friday, July 22. Hosted by the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce and the Benzie County Visitors Bureau, the concert is the third performance in the Art Park’s …

Robins! Makes Its Nest in the Art Park

Environmental artist, Patricia Innis, with the help of Benzie and Manistee County residents, has completed the installation of her new environmental sculpture, Robins!, at Michigan Legacy Art Park on the grounds of Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa in Thompsonville. The new artwork tells the story of the American Robin. As the state bird of Michigan since 1931, the robin has …

Summer Sounds Concerts Continue with Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered

Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered will present an evening of American folk music on Friday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. The concert is the second performance in Michigan Legacy Art Park’s 2011 Summer Sounds concert series and will take place at the Art Park’s open air amphitheatre. Concert tickets are $10 per adult, $8 per Art Park member, and free …

Summer Sounds Concerts Commence with Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever will open the 2011 Summer Sounds concert series on Friday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will take place at Michigan Legacy Art Park’s scenic outdoor amphitheatre, on the grounds of Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa in Thompsonville, Michigan. Concert tickets are $10 per adult, $8 per Art Park member, and free for kids 17 years and …

Governor William and Helen Milliken to Receive Legacy Award

Few couples have had greater impact on Michigan’s culture, heritage and environment than former Governor William and Helen Milliken. For their dedication and leadership the former Michigan governor and his wife have been selected as the recipients of the 2011 Legacy Award. The Legacy Award is bestowed annually by Michigan Legacy Art Park to recognize those who have made a …

Summer Sounds 2011 Line-Up

Michigan Legacy Art Park is proud to announce the musicians who will perform at our Summer Sounds 2011 concert series: July 8: Cabin Fever Hosted by members of Michigan Legacy Art Park July 15: Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered Hosted by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club July 22: Neptune Quartet + 1 Hosted by the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce …