July 27, 2017 The morning after the 4th of July brings a peace and tranquility fueled by the previous night of food, drink, and fireworks. In Downtown Petoskey, that equates to a lonely bench in Pennsylvania Park for quiet contemplation, …
June 27, 2017 I’m here. You know me. Flags wave, people parade, veterans march, and hot dogs are grilled, while I watch. It’s my favorite time of the year, to be sure. But what is so special, as I look …
June 20, 2017 Some of you remember, but most have only seen pictures of a white gazebo, usually with patriotic bunting, surrounded by people in chairs, on blankets, or leaning against an elm tree listening to a local musician on …
June 14, 2017 Two annual events happen this week in Downtown Petoskey: The Gallery Walk and the opening of the Farmer’s Market. In either case, color abounds as fresh food, paintings, sculptures and glassworks combine to usher in yet another …
June 6, 2017 Downtown Petoskey hosted its annual Summer Open House this past weekend, and it was a joy to meet and talk with so many visitors from different locales around the country – and the world. Spending time drifting …
May 30, 2017 Anytime the City of Petoskey closes off the downtown streets, you know there’s a BIG party to be had. On Friday, June 2nd, the annual Summer Open House kick-starts the rapid run-up to three months of fun. …
May 24, 2017 This week not only brings us the beginning of the Memorial Day Weekend holiday, but in Downtown Petoskey, there’s a new tradition of Restaurant Week. Spring and fall usher in two distinct seasons for our guests: Spring …
May 16, 2017 The flowers and greenery in an around Downtown Petoskey are always a highlight for locals and visitors alike; however, there is a backstory. Behind the scenes, the Petoskey Area Garden Club is hard at work assuring those …
May 9, 2017 As you drive into Petoskey, feel comfortable. Among the downtown folk, young and old, alike, walk the town in a casual saunter in and out of shops, restaurants, museums, and galleries. There’s an absolute abandonment of formality, …
May 3, 2017 As Beards Brewery readies to change venues, I sit at the bar with a smooth blonde ale remembering a conversation I had with brewmaster, Ben Slocum, on one of the first days he and partner, Peter Manthei, …
April 25, 2017 If you’re looking for a unique, late-night experience in Downtown Petoskey, rest assured there is one. The Upstairs Lounge located above Leo’s Tavern at 434 East Mitchell Street has a retro feel and plenty of music for …
April 18, 2017 It has arrived! The Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Youth Art Show, Young WritersAwards, and the Youth Culinary Art Showcase – all in the month of April – culminating on May 6th when the culinary students show-off their …
