Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau October Best Ideas
Jaume Plensa
October 3 - January 4
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Grand Rapids
888-957-1580
www.meijergardens.org
Internationally acclaimed as among the most innovative and profound artists across the Contemporary art scene, Jaume Plensa will showcase both interior gallery spaces and exterior sites in the gardens and the sculpture park. Based in Spain, but with permanent installations across the globe (including Chicago’s iconic The Crown Fountain), Plensa’s use of the figure and text are critical to his repertoire. This exhibition offers the opportunity for audiences of every age to experience and engage with the work. Focusing on recent work and forthcoming projects, this exhibition is among the artist’s first solo museum exhibitions in the United States.
Recreation Vehicles aren’t just for camping
While summertime camping is the most popular activity to do in an RV, these versatile vehicles are the perfect complement to any sport or hobby … any time of year.
Football game tailgating—RVs are the big ticket when it comes to game time, taking tailgating to a whole new level. There is no need to worry about your ice melting, trying to find a clean restroom, or looking for a place to cook your meals. With an RV, everything is right within your reach!
Outdoorsman’s cabin—No more dark nights in a drafty, rustic cabin. After a long day in the woods or fields, return to your thermally controlled RV and relax. Your RV’s kitchen is also ideal for cleaning, preparing and freezing small game and fish.
Holiday guesthouse—Visit family and friends this holiday season and stay in the comfort of your own RV. No more long nights on Aunt Edna’s lumpy couch—your RV has a queen size bed, extra space for the kids and much needed privacy.
Winter sports—Whether your family likes to go snowmobiling, skiing, or ice-skating, there’s room for all the fun in your RV. New “toy hauler” trailers are specially designed with a built-in “garage” for all your gear!
See the latest RVs at the MARVAC Fall Detroit Camper and RV Show, October 1-5, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. Visit www.marvac.org for more information!
Castle Farms
Looking for something unique to do in the fall? Castle Farms invites you to take a tour of our beautiful Castle and gardens! A Renaissance castle with magnificent stone towers, fragrant gardens and cobblestone courtyards is the perfect place to get a taste of European charm! On your tour, you will discover the rich history and learn about the restoration. You can choose to explore at your own pace on a self-guided tour, or your group can be immersed in the experience with one of our expert tour guides. Whether you are doing a small tour, or planning an elegant Michigan wedding, Castle Farms is sure to be a memorable experience for all ages!
Available Sunday- Friday, 10am - 4pm & Saturday 10am - 2pm.
Admission is $6 per person
Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more by calling 231-237-0884. Find pictures and further details about Castle Farms at www.CastleFarms.com
Michael McDonald
October 24, 7:30 pm
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
Grand Rapidswww.fhfineartscenter.com
Sponsorted by Smith Barney, Tickets: $44, $46, $48 at any Ticketmaster outlet or in person at the FAC Box Office; 600 Forest HIlle Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Legs Inn in Cross Village
Legs Inn
6425 North Lake Shore Drive
Cross Village, MI 49723
231.526.2281 www.legsinn.com
Did you know LEGS INN is one of the "10 REASONS TO LOVE LITTLE TRAVERSE" according to Destination Northern Michigan?
Now is the ideal time to take a drive north for a visit to historic Legs Inn of Cross Village. As if the scenery along M119 "Tunnel of Trees" wasn't enough to lure you in, the extraordinary Polish cuisine and historic, magically twisted decor make this lake-view State of Michigan Landmark well worth the trip. Also, take advantage of our reduced color season cottage rental rates."
Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival Hosts Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center
Tickets from $60 (includes reception) to $25 and $20www.dogwoodfinearts.org
Richard Russo is the author six novels, one of which, Empire Falls (2001), won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for literature. His other novels include Mohawk (1986), The Risk Pool (1988), Nobody's Fool (1993), Straight Man (1997), and the recent bestseller Bridge of Sighs (2007). He has also published a collection of short stories, The Whore's Child and Other Stories (2002).
Richard Russo was born on July 15, 1949, and raised in Gloversville, New York, a town much like the fictional ones he depicts. He earned a B.A. (1967), a M.F.A. (1980), and a Ph.D. (1979) from the University of Arizona. Russo has taught at The University of Southern Illinois, The Iowa Writer's Workshop, Warren Wilson College, and Colby College. He was able to retire from teaching after his novel Nobody's Fool was made into a 1994 movie starring Paul Newman. Newman also appeared in the HBO mini-series based on Russo's Empire Falls and in Twilight, a film written by Mr. Russo. Other films written by Mr. Russo include Keeping Mum and Ice Harvest.