Downtown Petoskey
Shop Till You Drop!
September 27, 2017 On Saturday, October 7th, after a light breakfast and some introductory words at The Perry Hotel, a group of people will walk over to Howard Street and begin their shopping day. Not just any shopping day, but […]
Getting & Staying Fit in Downtown Petoskey
September 6, 2017 With summer waning, so too may the outdoor activity – maybe it’s the temperature or the rain – but there are many ways to continue that wonderful healthy glow one aspires to during the miles of biking, […]
The Waters are Calm, Today
August 30, 2017 From the vantage point out of my studio window on Lake Street, I watch a few boats sail into the harbor. The waters are calm today. The air is still and the clouds hover over, giving us […]
The Bookstore
August 23, 2017 Downtown Petoskey is blessed with many unique, and even quirky, shops and businesses. One that stands alone is “our” bookstore, McLean & Eakin. Celebrating 25 years in 2017, national recognition and awards continue to be the trademark […]
Downtown Petoskey
August 2, 2017 This blog is dedicated to everyone who does everything to make sure Downtown Petoskey always looks fabulous. From my various perches around town, which literally stretch end to end in all directions, I watch in amazement the […]
Sidewalk Sales
July 25, 2017 “Hey look, there’s that thingamajig I’ve needed for years!” “Oh, and yes, right next to that dish we used to have in the kitchen.” “Mom, can I get a hotdog!?” “No. We want ice cream!” The sights […]
Art in the Park
July 11, 2017 With an abundance of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, oft’ cantankerous clouds, and a downtown from days gone by, what better place than to host Petoskey’s annual Art in the Park. This one-day event on Saturday, July 15th, […]
A Bench in the Park
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, […]
July 4th!
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 […]
Art and Agriculture
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 […]
Our Many Visitors
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 […]
A Casual Style
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, […]