Wine&Food

from Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, April 2011

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The comedy by Ken Ludwig tries to follow the contortions of a theater family as they deal with the ineptitude of stardom. Presented by Cadillac Footliters, directed by Richard Kraemer. Apr. 7, 8, 9, 10 Shows at 7:30pm Apr. 9 Shows at 2pm and 7:30pm. Ticket range: $8-$10. Cadillac High School Auditorium, 231-775-7336, cadillacfootliters.com.

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Annual “Bowling on Main Street”

Harbor Springs Chamber sets up real bowling balls and pins—no automatic pinsetters in this game! This rite of spring is open to all ages, 3:15pm. 231-526-7999, harborspringschamber.com.

Solace Spa Meditation Course 3, 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15

Learn several types of meditation including breath awareness, simple mindfulness, mantra, candle gazing, japa and guided meditation, facilitated by Suzi Blanckaert. Registration required, 12:30-2pm, $50/members, $85/non-members. Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, 800-GO-BOYNE, boyne.com.

4th Annual France vs. Italy 14

Wine Dinner at Trattoria Stella

Two of Northern Michigan’s favorite chefs once again go dish for dish in their respective traditions. Representing France: Chef Guillaume Hazaël-Massieux of La Bécasse in Burdickville. Representing Italy: Chef Myles Anton of Trattoria Stella. Six courses, a base ingredient for each, and two dishes served side-by-side six times each paired with a French wine and an Italian wine. $100/person plus tax & gratuity. Trattoria Stella, Traverse City, 231-929-8989, StellaTC.com.

Annual Home & Business Expo 15-16

Vendors from Cheboygan and the surrounding area on hand to give you ideas for remodeling, decorating or just making your home or business more relaxing. Cheboygan Ice Pavilion, 231-627-7183, cheboygan.com.

Annual Titanic Dinner at Stafford’s Perry Hotel 16

An extraordinary evening of dining, entertainment and an historic presentation of the Titanicby expert historian David Kaplan. Costumed servers, authentic display pieces, period dress optional and a six course-dining event. $55 per guest, reservations recommended. Petoskey, 231-347-4000, staffords.com.

Wine Immersion Seminar 23

Your day includes a tour of the cellar with an explanation of the winemaking process, vineyard walk, short explanation of the art of tasting wine, peasant’s lunch, and six-course leisurely dinner with accompanying wines. Each course, from the appetizer to the dessert, is specially paired with Chateau Chantal wines. 11am-6:30pm, $135/person. Traverse City, 800-969-4009, chateauchantal.com.

4th Annual Chef’s Challenge 29-30

Chef teams from Northern and Southern Michigan present the state’s great agricultural diversity at its succulent finest, complemented by fine Michigan wines, spirits and microbrews.The weekend includes seminars for the public, culinary exhibits, great food and beverages and chef competitions. All proceeds go to help Challenge Mountain and 100% of all donated dollars go directly to Challenge Mountain programs. Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, 800-GO-BOYNE, chefs-challenge.com.

Monterey Wheeler is calendar editor of Traverse. Enter your event information at community. mynorth.com/events two to three months prior to event date. Questions or more information email Monterey@traversemagazine.com.

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April 4th-10th 2011

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