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The Shouting Bones – Music In The Park – August 17, 2023

The Shouting Bones - Music In The Park
Featuring Eric Dane Jaqua from The Pistil Whips and Holly Jaqua from The Alternative Facts

The Shouting Bones are a husband and wife folk-rock duo from Petoskey Michigan, featuring Eric Dane Jaqua from The Pistil Whips and Holly Jaqua from The Alternative Facts. They play a wide range of crowd favorites, and originals they recorded together under Quo Vadis Records. They also have a podcast called Rep Your Set, where they discuss a range of topics from addiction and recovery, to their creative processes, to marriage, and so much more.

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6:30pm, Marquette Park, Mackinac Island – Free

With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.

Music In The Park
EVERY THURSDAY 6:30pm
MARQUETTE PARK
Rain location: Mission Point Theater

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Grand Hotel – Explore Mackinac – August 18 – 20, 2023

Grand Hotel - Explore Mackinac

Arrive Friday, August 18 • Depart Sunday, August 20, 2023

Description

This summer, escape from same-old normal life and explore Michigan’s jewel, Mackinac Island. Experience the over 70 miles of natural and paved trails on one of our Grand Hotel bikes. Top off your weekend with a walk into our local history with complimentary admission to Fort Mackinac.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Island hiking and biking maps
  • $40 credit to Grand Coffee & Provisions (credit is per room, per stay)
  • Saturday Grand Hotel Garden and Greenhouse Tour
  • Saturday Horse Culture of Mackinac Tour with Hotel Historian Bob Tagatz*
  • Sunday morning hike to Arch Rock
  • Complimentary Admission to Fort Mackinac
  • Complimentary Admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Special discount on ferry tickets

The Explore Mackinac weekend can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

This one-of-a-kind package is perfect for the avid explorer or anyone looking to embrace the beauty of Mackinac Island.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Grand Hotel – Grand Princess and Superhero Package – August 24 – 26, 2021

Grand Princess and Superhero Package
Join the magic of the Annual Grand Princess and Superhero Package at America’s Summer Place. Your princess or superhero will have a Grand time dressing up as their favorite princess or superhero for two days filled with fun activities and entertainment.

The enchantment begins with a Royal Welcome Reception on the Front Porch. After dinner, everyone will enjoy a sing-a-long and goodnight stories read by some of their favorite princesses. Rest up for the next day of Superhero Training, Afternoon Tea, and a “Not-So-Quite-Midnight Ball”. The festivities continue through Thursday morning, when all of our guest princesses and superheroes are recognized at Graduation.

This event is perfect for all ages but recommended for children 3 – 10. Children are encouraged to attend all the events, as there will be surprise character appearances at the events and around the hotel; however, please know activities and dressing up is optional. Parent supervision is required at all events, and refreshments are provided for parents at Afternoon Tea and the other events to make your time just as enjoyable.

You will not want to miss this opportunity to enjoy the magic of Grand Hotel among some of your child’s favorite princesses and superheroes!

Featured Characters:
We are excited to announce the following characters will visit America’s Summer Place!

Anna, Elsa, Moana, Belle, Ariel, Tiana, Black Widow, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, and Batman.

Watch Grand Princess & Superhero Video Highlights

Read how “Tiny princesses, superheroes get royal treatment at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel”

Arrive Tuesday, August 24 • Depart Thursday, August 26, 2021

Package Price:

  • Rates starting at $1,520.00 per couple; $1,370.00 single; Children complimentary

Additional Pricing:

  • Take advantage of our lowest rate of the season and stay additional nights August 23 and/or August 26 for $329 per night, based on double occupancy. Regular children’s rates apply for additional nights. The additional nights include breakfast and dinner.

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Royal Welcome Reception
  • Sing-a-long and bedtime stories
  • Superhero Training
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Not-So-Quite-Midnight Ball
  • Grand Princess and Superhero Graduation
  • Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Special discount on ferry tickets
  • No tipping within Grand Hotel

Princess and Superhero programs are provided by The Princess Party Company and The Superhero Experience.

This family vacation package in Michigan is available online or by calling 1-800-334-7263.

*Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy. Regular children’s rates apply. Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and an $8.50 per person baggage-handling charge. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy. Dates subject to availability.

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Youngman & Oldmen – Summer Sounds Concert – Michigan Legacy Art Park – August 4, 2023

Summer Sounds Concert

Michigan music fixtures for nearly 50 years, Frank Youngman and Mark Schrock (aka Oldmen) bring a repertoire of Americana folk tunes, vintage jazz, “ancient” country music, and singalongs, wrapped up in a story and a smile..

Summer Sounds Concert Series

Bring family and friends for a wonderful night of entertainment at an Art Park concert this summer. For over twenty years, concert-goers have enjoyed the fresh air, relaxed atmosphere and great music of Summer Sounds, a perfect way to spend a midsummer evening.

Concert Time

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Arrive early to allow for 1/4-mile hike to amphitheater
Seating is rustic, bring a chair pad or blanket if you’d like!

Tickets

General Admission: $15 (advance online), $20 (at the door)
Kids 12-and-under: Free

Reserve a table for $85 that seats 6. Limited number available.

Weather

Summer Sounds concerts happen rain or shine.
In the case of inclement weather, we will host indoor at Crystal Mountain.

2023 Schedule

Mark Lavengood – July 7

Seth Bernard & Jordan Hamilton – July 14

Blake Elliott & The Current Love – July 21

Youngman & Oldmen – August 4

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