81st Annual Charlevoix Venetian Festival Guide by Northern Michigan Review Inc.

JULY 16-23, 2011

81ST ANNUAL CHARLEVOIX 2011

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A word from Mr. Venetian BRING ON VENETIAN! Late July has been noteworthy in Charlevoix for eight decades, as the height of our summer season ushers in the grand Charlevoix homecoming celebration which is now simply known as “Venetian.” A legion of 500 volunteers and 350 ﬁnancial contributors will once again join forces to stage Charlevoix’s unparalleled hometown Festival. Although the plentiful activities of Venetian are characteristic of a metropolitan area event, Venetian remains true to its small town roots. Venetian calls one and all to set aside the trials and tribulations of daily life, to elevate our spirit of community and to join together in a homecoming celebration with family, friends and visitors.

So bring on July and celebrate! Celebrate life in Charlevoix. Celebrate our blessings. Celebrate Venetian. Lifelong memories await you.

Dan Barron President Charlevoix Venetian Festival, Inc.

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Rhythms of Venetian The Charlevoix Venetian Festival is known for many things, but among the most notable is the wide assortment of entertainment it oﬀers through the “Rhythms of Venetian” which this year will grace Charlevoix’s 81st Annual Venetian Festival stages July 16 through July 23 with both locally and nationally-known bands. The Grand Traverse Resort and Casinos is the sponsor of the 2011 “Rythms of Venetian.”

times described as “root soul.”

• Monday, July 18 At 8 p.m. local entertainer Tommy Tropic will present a children’s show in East Park followed by “Venetian Vision,” a feature movie that will be projected on a screen at the Odmark Performance Pavilion. The family movie will be chosen through a Charlevoix Courier and Facebook online poll. From 5-9 p.m. the Battle of the Bands, a youth music competition, will take place at Michigan Beach.

• Tuesday, July 19 • Saturday, July 16 The Venetian AquaPalooza Boating Party kicks off the week’s entertainment at the Ferry Beach pier stage from 12:30-5 p.m. — The Sterling Heights/Troybased Caribbean Blue Band kicks things off in island style with their brand of reggae, calypso and R&B music. All three members of the band, which has been together for about five years, are members of the Detroit Parrothead Club, and do “the Jimmy Buffett thing” along with originals and a mix of classic rock. The AquaPalooza Boating Party is simultaneously staged just off the shore of Ferry Beach with music, refreshments and more.

• Sunday, July 17 From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the Performance Pavilion in East Park will feature Chicago-based Roots Rock Society. Founded in December of 1986, Roots Rock Society keep their heritage and culture alive with Roots Rock Society: playing Sunday, July 17 their energetic live show and innovative blend of reggae, calypso, soul and zouk creating a one-of-a-kind sound some-

Navy Band Great Lakes: playing Tuesday, July 19

From 5-11 p.m. the Tiki Tent Stage in East Park will feature a performance by The Vermeers with an audio simulcast of the headline act in the Performance Pavilion. From 6:30-10 p.m. the Performance Pavilion in East Park will sway to the music of the Charlevoix Community Band followed by the featured group, the Waukegen, Ill. based Navy Band Great Lakes. The band is an eight-piece popular music group of uniformed servicemen that travel throughout the Midwest. Their performance appeals to a wide variety of audiences with current Top 40 hits, Classic Rock hits, Motown, Country, Funk, and Jazz.

• Wednesday, July 20 From 5-11 p.m. the Tiki Tent Stage in East Park will feature performances by David Cisco with an audio simulcast of the headline act in the Performance Pavilion. From 6-10 p.m. the Performance Pavilion in East Park will feature The Mickeys, The Charlevoix-based Tom Zipp Band and the Family Stone. Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles comprise the Kalamazoo-based duo The Mickeys. The identical twin twosome blends Americana, country and folk music creating a unique acoustic sound with “unbeatable vocals.” The founding members of the Los Angles, Calif.-based The Family Stone, Jerry Martini,

Venetian Festival 2011 Cynthia Robinson, and Greg Errico are Rock & Roll Hall of fame inductees, and R&B Pioneer Award Winners. Jerry Martini is the original founder of Sly & the Family Stone; The Mickeys: playing Wednesday, July 20 calling upon Sly Stone to become the leader of the ﬁrst interracial, multigender major American band. He has also performed with countless luminaries including Carlos Santana, Rolling Stone Bill Wymann, Robert Cray, Prince, and Van Morrison. Cynthia Robinson, along with Sly, was part of “Sly and The Stoners” in 1966 and is notable for being an early, black, female trumpet player in the major American band which performed at Woodstock. The group presents a set of their classic hits such as “I Want to Take You Higher,” Everyday People,” “Dance To The Music,” “Hot Fun In The Summertime,” “Family Aﬀair,” “Sing a Simple Song” and many more.

• Thursday, July 21 From 5-11 p.m. Jason Elsenheimer will perform at the Tiki Tent Stage in East park with an audio simulcast of the headline act in the Performance Pavilion From 6-10 p.m. the Performance Pavilion in East Park will host the Charlevoix-based Pine River Jazz Band followed by Lansing-based country band Brian Lorente and the Usual Suspects. Brian Lorente is a native of St. Ignace, MI and is noted for high-energy performances which blend country, rock, classic and current hits. The evenings featured artist will be Nashvillebased country artist David Nail. Nail, a Missourinative, cut his musical teeth on a record collection that included Stevie Wonder, Elton John and the Beatles. The singer-songwriter then moved on to country: “I ‘discovered’ country music in the early 90’s along with everyone else my age,” he says, “but I guess I kind of got more obsessive than everybody else.” Hard knocks and heartache, good times and bad, small towns and big cities - it’s all in his music. David Nail: playing Thursday, July 21

• Friday, July 22 From 5-7 p.m. the Tiki Tent Stage in East Park will host Chis Martin from 5-11 p.m. with an audio simulcast of the headline act in the Performance Pavilion From 6-10 p.m. the Performance Pavilion in East Park will feature Detroit-based R&B, rock and funk group Valerie Barrymore & the Foundation of Funk followed by the Venetian Queen coronation ceremony. Following the coronation ceremony, the evening’s featured act will be Think Floyd USA, recognized as “The American Pink Floyd Show,” Think Floyd USA will impress even the most diehard Floyd fans, along with those not familiar with Pink Floyd. The group performs all of Pink Floyd’s classic hits from legendary albums such as The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Animals. From 8-10 p.m. the Up North Big Band will also play at Ferry Beach followed by the “Night Sky” ﬁreworks over Lake Charlevoix at dusk.

• Saturday, July 23 From 12:30-2:30 p.m. the Sault Ste. Marie Pipe Band will play in East Park followed by reggae performers Taj Weekes and Adowa. Born and raised on the island of St. Lucia, Taj Weekes addresses humanitarian issues in an unforgettable Reggae groove which blends accoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity. From 5-11 p.m. the Tiki Tent Stage will feature Charlevoix-based Hipps-n-Ricco with an audio simulcast of the headline act. From 6-10 p.m. the Performance Pavilion in East Park will host The Proulx Brothers — A Tribute to the Kingston Trio followed by the contemporary country performer Brandie Spradley and the evening’s featured act, KIDS From Wisconsin. Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumental talent Spradley began playing piano and singing at the tender age of eight years old in her hometown of Long Beach, Mississippi. After graduating from college, Brandie launched her career in music, performing both solo and with a number of bands, including such high-proﬁle gigs as the World Series and the Super Bowl. The KIDS from Wisconsin program was conceived and developed in 1969 to show the nation the best face of Wisconsin’s youth. Since then nearly 700 young artists have participated in the program with many going on to excel as performers, music educators, college professors, entertainers, choreographers and top professionals in a wide variety of ﬁelds. The evening and the festival will culminate with the Venetian Boat Parade in the Round Lake Harbor and the Harbor Fireworks at dusk over Round Lake.

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Let the Games begin The 2011 Venetian Games once again feature an impressive selection of team and individual events. This year a couple of new events have been added and a couple other events have been moved to diﬀerent dates.

• Road Race

The Beach Bash Basketball Tournament 3 on 3 teams draws hundreds of basketball players in multiple age groups. This year’s event will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 17 at Michigan Beach. Hoops lovers from second to ﬁfth grades will also have a chance to get basketball tips from the staﬀ of the Detroit Pistons and Shock teams at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 22 at Charlevoix Middle School. The clinic for all others begins at 10:30 a.m. the same day. Pre-register for $15 before July 20 by calling Venetian headquarters at 547-3872 or register on-site for $20 the day of the event.

An individual event drawing quite the crowd in past years is the Jeff Drenth Memorial Foot Race, which takes place at the end of Venetian week on Saturday, July 23. The event, in memory of Charlevoix’s finest distance runner, will start at downtown and feature 10K, 5K and one-mile races. The Ryan Shay Mile begins just prior to the street parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Staring at the intersection of U.S. 31 and M-66 and finishing near Park Avenue in downtown Charlevoix, this all-out run will feature top male and female runners, by invitation only, and offers prizes as high as $4,000 for first place. The event, in its fourth year, is in memory of Shay, a Central Lake High School alumnus and Olympic prospect who died in 2007 years while competing in a race. Registration for the 5K and 10K events is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 22 and 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on July 23 at Lake Michigan Beach. Contact Matt Peterson at (231) 675-1746 or 547-3407 for more information.

• Croquet

• Sailing

Youth and adult doubles cottage croquet is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, in Bridge Park. A service club challenge will also take place, including city and township ﬁre department challenges. Registration takes place on-site.

This year, a Junior Sailing Regatta and Venetian Cup Sailing Regatta will take place on Wednesday, July 20. The “Cup” race take place in the evening and the ﬂeet can be viewed on Lake Charlevoix from spectator boats or shore. To register, contact the city recreation department. The Junior event will take place at Depot Beach. To register for the junior event e-mail Tom Ochs at ochmans_north@yahoo.com.

• Basketball

• Disc Golf New this year! Saturday, July 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mt McSauba. Registration at Revolution Bikes, 102 Mason St., Charlvoix. Contact Ric Evans for more information, 231-881-3146.

• Golf One event running well into the week of Venetian is the Keith Carey Cup golf tournament. Semi-ﬁnals for all ﬂights are scheduled for Tuesday July 19 at the Charlevoix Municipal golf course.

• Horse Shoes The horse shoe tournament, also starting at noon, July 16, at Ferry Beach. Registration will take place on the day of the event at noon, play begins at 1pm.

Venetian Festival 2011 • Skateboarding

• Swimming

The “Ventian Jam” competition for bikes, boards and blades will take place on Sunday, July 24 starting with the 3 p.m., on-site registration for $10. The competition will begin at 4 p.m. at the Charlevoix City Skatepark on East Carpenter Street. Both open and underclass level skating events will take place. Call Laura Stebe at 675-4505 for more information.

Youth swimming championships will take place on Wednesday, July 20 at the Charlevoix Area Community Pool. Warm-ups start at 3:15 p.m., Races, including freestyle, backstroke, butterﬂy and breaststroke, begin at 4 p.m. For more information and to register call Betsy Granstra at 547-0982. Participants are asked to register before July 18.

• Soccer A 3 on 3 soccer tournament begins at Shanahan Field on Tuesday, July 19 with ﬁnals on Wednesday, July 20. Register with the Charlevoix Recreation Department. Call Carol Madison at (231) 3483317 or 675-3122.

• Tennis

• Softball

• Volleyball

An invitational softball tournament will take place on the Carpenter Avenue Field Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23. Registration at the Rec. Dept. Contact Scott Kelly for details 231-547-3253.

Starting at noon, July 16, a co-ed volleyball tournament will take place at the Ferry Beach sand courts, as part of the AquaPalooza Boat Party festivities. Pre-registration is preferred but entries will be taken on that day. The cost to register each six-person team is $30. Call Chris Seymour at 6754362 for more information.

Tennis Tournament for all ages on Thursday, July 21 at Stroud Park courts. Pre-registration is required by July 14. Call Nick King at 547-7545 for information.

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What’s missing at Venetian? Have you ever noticed what is missing at the Venetian Festival? It isn’t live entertainment. During Venetian Week, bands in East Park and throughout town will be jumping with a wide variety of music. It isn’t kids’ activities. The Venetian Games include kids and teens in soccer, basketball, running, sailing, golf, tennis and more. Teens are provided their own music venue at the “Battle of the Bands.” Kid’s Day at Lake Michigan Beach also provides a slew of low and no cost children’s entertainment. It isn’t spectator opportunities. The street parade and the boat parade have entertained spectators for decades. It certainly won’t be ﬁreworks that are missing, considering Venetian features two nights of world class ﬁreworks displays.

What’s missing is admission prices. All of the big events and entertainment offered at the Venetian Festival are absolutely free to the public. But, it still costs the Venetian Festival upwards of $250,000 to put on its premier Festival, which is why the nonprofit organization needs your help. If you’ve ever enjoyed a concert in the park, Kid’s Day, the Venetian Games, the street parade, the Venetian boat parade or the spectacular fire-

works displays, please contribute, so that we can continue to bring you quality entertainment and activities in the future. Please do not look away when its time to contribute. By donating to the Festival, you can become a noted member of the Venetian Burgee Club. Anyone who donates $100 or more becomes a member of the Club and receives a burgee pennant. The pennants are emblazoned with the Venetian logo, the current year and the level of sponsorship.

Donation levels are: • VIP level, $7,500 minimum donation with a green burgee; • Admiral level, $3,000 minimum donation with a blue burgee; • Captain level, $1,000 minimum donation with a red burgee; • First mate level, $500 minimum donation with a gold burgee; and • Crew level, $100 minimum donation with a white burgee.

Donations may be sent to: Charlevoix Venetian Festival, Inc., PO Box 120, Charlevoix, Michigan 49720 or visit the Venetian Festival Merchandise Stand in East Park during the Festival.

Burgee Club Enrollment Form

My check for $__________ is enclosed. Please enroll me as a 2011: __ VIP ($7,500+)__ Admiral ($3,000+) __ Captain ($1,000+) __ First Mate ($500+) __ Crew ($100+) __ I will pick up my Burgee at the Venetian Merchandise Booth in East Park during evening hours Venetian week. __ I will pick up my Burgee at the Venetian Headquarters - 309 Petoskey Ave, Charlevoix. or __ Please mail my Burgee to: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________

Charlevoix Venetian Festival, Inc. 309 Petoskey Avenue • P.O. Box 120 Charlevoix, Michigan 49720 Phone: 231.547.3872 • Fax: 231.547.2977 venetianfestival.com • info@venetianfestival.com

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Kids day: fun in abundance Children will enjoy a day jam-packed with events just for them during the Venetian Festival’s 2011 Kid’s Day. The entertainment, activities and fun all take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday July 21 at Lake Michigan Beach. Ongoing activities will include balloon entertainment by Kookie the Clown, a petting zoo, Camp Daggett adventure activities, Bubble Land hands-on fun, mural painting, three-legged sack races, bean bag toss games, face painting and more. Also from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with the purchase of a $10 armband, children will have access to even more activities including: Pony rides, a craft pavilion where children can make their own keepsakes, giant inﬂatables, rides on

Mongo the mechanical bull, and the Rayder jump house. The day’s stage entertainment schedule for the Michigan Beach stage includes (times TBD): • 10:15 a.m., Studio 45 Dance Ensemble • 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Zeemo the Yo-Yo Man • 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Ragamuﬃn Children’s Theatre & Choir And, from Noon to 11 p.m. the Arnold Amusements carnival, located on and around Mason Street, will oﬀer unlimited rides of their amusements for $15/armband. Because of the limited time available, organizer’s can’t guarantee each child will be able to participate in all events or rides.

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Carnival of Venetian

Kids and grown-ups alike will find something to thrill them at the alwayspopular Venetian Festival carnival. The carnival, which will begin on Wednesday, July 20, will include popular rides such as bumper cars, Tilt-a-Whirl and the Gravitron to more docile rides for the younger ones. Returning to the Venetian Festival, Traverse City-based Arnold Amusements will again be providing the rides, games and goodies. Festival officials said they invited Arnold Amusements after hearing very positive feedback from carnival-goers who enjoyed their offerings last year. The rides and amusements will remain in their usual position up Mason Street and in the city parking lots to the north and south of Mason Street. Rides, games and treats will be available from 5-11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20; noon-11 p.m. on Thursday, July 21; 1-11 p.m. on Friday, July 22 and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. On Wednesday, all rides are $1 each and on Thursday, (which is also Kids’ Day at the festival) you can enjoy unlimited rides with the purchase of a $15 armband. On Friday tickets are regularly priced, however, starting at 5pm, $20 armbands may be purchased. Regular tickets are otherwise $1 each, sheets of 20 for $20 and sheets of 44 for $40. All rides take three or four tickets.

State oﬃcials recommend adults take an active role in choosing rides that are appropriate for children and that all riders take note of each ride’s warnings and restrictions, especially those with heart and back conditions and women who are pregnant.

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Venetian Events day-by-day Charlevoix Venetian Festival Headquarters: 309 Petoskey Ave., PO Box 120, Charlevoix, MI 49720 • (231) 547-3872 info@venetianfestival.com • www.venetianfestival.com Performance Pavilion Stage sponsored by Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos

• “Pre”-Venetian Games MUNICIPAL COURSE:

• Golf – “Carey Cup”

• Sunday, July 17 VENETIAN RHYTHMS

PERFORMANCE PAVILION: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Young Adult, Men, Women & Senior Flights Reg: Municipal course by June 9, 2011 Commences approx.: July 5, Finals: July 19 Tom Bennett: 231-675-6589

• Golf – Jr. Golf Finals

July 11 and 15 Current Junior Golf Program members only Dean Davenport: 231-547-6499

• Roots Rock Society (Reggae/Calypso/Soul – Chicago, IL)

VENETIAN GAMES

LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH: BEGINNING AT 9 A.M.

• Beach Bash Basketball Tournament

• Saturday, July 16

3-on-3 Teams. Lisa Carlson: 231-675-3456 Boogie Carlson: 231-675-4561

VARIOUS VENETIAN

FERRY BEACH/PIER STAGE: 12:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

• Venetian Aquapalooza Boating Party

• Monday, July 18 VARIOUS VENETIAN

PERFORMANCE PAVILION: 8:00 P.M.

(Venetian T-shirt Booth will be on-site)

• Caribbean Blue Band

• Tommy Tropic • Venetian Vision

(Reggae/Calypso/R&B - Sterling Heights, MI)

VENETIAN GAMES

(Movie To Be Announced)

FERRY BEACH:

• Beach Volleyball Tournament

VENETIAN RHYTHMS

LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH: 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

12:00 p.m., Pre-Registration Desired 6-member Co-ed, $30 / team Chris Seymour: 231-675-4362

• Battle of the Bands

• Horseshoe Tournament

Reg: 12:00 p.m. - Play Begins: 1:00p.m. John Yaroch: 231-675-2555

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• Disc Golf Games & Championship

(Variety – Youth Music Competition)

• Tuesday, July 19 VENETIAN RHYTHMS

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reg: Revolution Bikes Ric Evans: 231-883-3146

The Family Stone: playing Wednesday, July 20

TIKI TENT: 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• The Vermeers

(with audio simulcast of headline act)

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• Tuesday, July 19 (contd.) PERFORMANCE PAVILION: 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• Charlevoix Community Band • Navy Band Great Lakes (Rock/Country - Waukegan, IL)

VENETIAN GAMES BRIDGE PARK: 1:30 P.M.

• Croquet / Fire Dept. Challenge Youth & Adult Doubles David Garland: 231-547-6707 Dean Davenport: 231-547-6433

SHANAHAN PARK: 5:30 P.M.

• Soccer Tournament/3-on-3 Youth, Women, Men, Co-ed, Seniors Finals: Wednesday, July 20 $50 Registration, $75 Night of Play Rec Dept or Festival Website Carol Madison: 231-675-3122

• The Tom Zipp Band

VENETIAN RHYTHMS

(Rock/Blues – Charlevoix, MI)

THE AMERICAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

• The Family Stone

THINK FLOYD

(Original 70’s Funk/R&B – Los Angeles, CA)

VENETIAN GAMES DEPOT BEACH:

• Jr. Sailing Regatta

North End of Beach All under age 19 Pre- Register: ochsman_north@yahoo.com Tom Ochs

USA

TIKI TENT: 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Jason Elsenheimer

(with audio simulcast of headline act)

PERFORMANCE PAVILION: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• Pine River Jazz Band (Charlevoix, MI)

• Brian Lorente and The Usual Suspects (Country – Lansing, MI)

LAKE CHARLEVOIX:

• David Nail

• Sailing Regatta

Many fleets. Registration: Rec Dept Rod Tinney: 231-536-3447

Dark Side of the Moon

COMMUNITY POOL: 4:00 P.M.

(Country – Kennett, MO)

VENETIAN GAMES CARPENTER AVENUE FIELD: THURSDAY - SATURDAY (JULY 21-23)

• Venetian Swim Meet

Warm-up 3:15 p.m. Youth & Adult Pre-register at pool by Monday, July 18 charlevoixpool.org Betsy Granstra: 231-547-0982 betsy@charlevoixpool.org

• Softball Tournament Registration: Rec Dept Scott Kelly: 231-547-3253

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2011

CHARLEVOIX

• Wednesday, July 20

VENETIAN FESTIVAL

VARIOUS VENETIAN

CHARELVOIX, MICHIGAN 49720

DOWNTOWN: 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

WWW.VENETIANFESTIVAL.COM

• Carnival $1 rides

EAST PARK:

• Food Concessions • Venetian Merchandise Booth

VARIOUS VENETIAN

DOWNTOWN: 12:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Carnival

PERFORMANCE PAVILION: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

EAST PARK:

Kids Day: $15 armband

• The Mickeys

Venetian Boat Parade: Saturday, July 23

Youth, women, men, co-ed, seniors Fees: $8/event, $15/2 or more events Pre-registration: Rec Dept or Festival Website by 4:00 p.m. on July 14th. Nick Kling: 239-304-7576, n_kling@yahoo.com

• Friday, July 22

• David Cisco

(with audio simulcast of headline act)

• Tennis Tournament

VARIOUS VENETIAN • Kids Day

TIKI TENT: 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

SHANAHAN FIELD/STROUD PARK COURTS: STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 15; FINALS JULY 21

• Thursday, July 21 LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

VENETIAN RHYTHMS

(Americana/Folk/Alt. Country – Kalamazoo, MI)

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• Food Concessions • Venetian Merchandise Booth

DOWNTOWN: 1:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Carnival

$1 Tickets 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. $20 armband from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

EAST PARK:

• Food Concessions • Venetian Merchandise Booth • “Night Sky” Fireworks Dusk on Lake Charlevoix

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• Friday, July 22 (contd.) VENETIAN RHYTHMS TIKI TENT: 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Chris Martin

(with audio simulcast of headline act)

PERFORMANCE PAVILION: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• Valerie Barrymore & Foundation of Funk (R&B/Rock/Funk – Detroit, MI)

• Venetian Queen Coronation Ceremony • Think Floyd USA: The American Pink Floyd Tribute Show

FERRY BEACH: 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• Up North Big Band

(Swing/Jazz - Charlevoix, MI)

VENETIAN FIREWORKS DUSK ON LAKE CHARLEVOIX:

• “Night Sky” Fireworks Display VENETIAN GAMES CHARLEVOIX MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM: 9:00 A.M.

• Basketball (Pistons/Shock) Clinic

Pistons “Dunk” Team. Boys & Girls all ages: 2nd-5th grade: 9a.m., Others: 10:30 a.m. Pre-register ($15) at Venetian HQs, 231-547-3872 by July 20; on-site registration ($20) Sarah Titus: 231-547-3872

• Saturday, July 23 VARIOUS VENETIAN BRIDGE STREET: 11:00 A.M.

• Street Parade

DOWNTOWN: 11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Carnival $1 Tickets

EAST PARK:

• Food Concessions • Venetian Merchandise Booth

STAFFORD’S WEATHERVANE RESTAURANT: 12:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

• CHS Alumni Party ROUND LAKE: DUSK

• Venetian Boat Parade • Harbor Fireworks VENETIAN RHYTHMS

EAST PARK: 12:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M.

• Sault Ste. Marie Pipe Band (Sault Ste. Marie, Canada)

• Taj Weekes & Adowa (Reggae – St. Lucia)

TIKI TENT: 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Hipps-n-Ricco

(with audio simulcast of headline act)

PERFORMANCE PAVILION: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• The Proulx Brothers

“A Tribute to the Kingston Trio” (Rockford, MI)

• Brandie Spradley (Contemporary Country - Long Beach, MS)

• KIDS From Wisconsin (Student Performers - WI)

VENETIAN FIREWORKS DUSK ON ROUND LAKE:

• Venetian Boat Parade • Harbor Fireworks Display VENETIAN GAMES

DOWNTOWN: BEFORE STREET PARADE

• Drenth Memorial Footrace, Family Mile, 5K and 10K “Ryan Shay Mile” (invite only event)

Reg: www.venetianraces.com or Lake Michigan Beach July 22, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., July 23, 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Matt Peterson: 231-675-1746, 231-547-3407

• “Post”-Venetian Games CITY SKATE PARK: SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011 - 4:00 P.M.

• Venetian Jam (Bikes, Blades & Boards)

Open and underclass levels 3:00 p.m. on-site registration, $10 entry fee/cash prizes Laura Stebe: 231-675-4505

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Picnic Sponsors Ace Hardware A Matter of Taste Andy’s Party Store Burger King Castle Farms Charlevoix Knights of Columbus Charlevoix Public Schools Charlevoix Rotary Club City of Charlevoix Family Farm and Home GFS Marketplace Glen’s Market Grey Gables Inn Holiday Gas Station McDonald’s Northwest Academy Oleson’s Grocery Store Pepsi-Cola Distributor Pizza Hut Village Graphics Walgreens Material / Equipment, Bed Prep Sponsors: Charlevoix Sheriff Dept. City of Charlevoix - Pat Elliot Ellsworth Co-Op Fox Motors J & S Portable Restrooms MDC Inc. A very special thanks goes to all Charlevoix area residents that assisisted in planting the petunias. Also to Joe Vogeleheim and Bo Boss and their workers for the countless hours they invested in preparing the petunia beds and to Cindy Malamed and her crew for organizing and hosting a great post-planting picnic. We couldn’t have done it without you!

GOLD ($1,000 & up) Belvedere Club Robert Cohen Mike and Rhea Dow Murray and Jeanie Kilgour John and Janice Marshall George and Mary Smith

John and Carolyn Mackenzie Charles and Nancy Marr Maas Presentations John and Kathy Mills Jim Minder and Susan Davis John and Barbara Morawski Carol Morris Rosemary Mueller SILVER ($500-$999) Robert and Marjorie Neale Glen and Gwen Catt Glenn Paramo Charlevoix Evening Garden Gail Piltz Club Jim and Sandra Plagens George and Shirley Haggard John Posa Don and Kay Heise Roger and Cynthia Postmus Lakeview Dentistry of Dennis and Diane Priess Charlevoix, PC Rick and Audra Randall Terry and Pattie Left Justin Rashid Paul and Georgeanne Lindberg Jeff and Pat Ricks Margaret Ann Riecker Dave and Joan Robinson John and Zita Winn Mason and Lynne Rosenthal Jerry and Barbara Sitner BRONZE ($250-$499) Howard Soldan II Beaver Island Boat Company Stafford’s Hospitality Alberta Beyers Vic and Donna Stilson Charlevoix County Community The Lodge Foundation Eric and Gloria VanDuyne Charlevoix State Bank Joe and Christie Vogelhiem Richard and Sandra Dauch Don and Vicki Voisin Richard and Shelley Golden Mary Watson LaCroft Condominium Hans and Gail Wiemer Association Robert and Sally Winter Nu-Core, Inc. Dennis and Florence Wojan Darrin and Kelly Romano Stuart and Lois Wood SUPPORTER ($100-$249) Jay and Kris Balasz Emily Bandera Julia Anne Bandﬁeld Dave and Paula Berry Jay Bingham Charlevoix Area Garden Club Chicago Club Tim and Bard Clagett Rick and Kathi Cohen Marshall and Jane Cossman Constance Cress Lorie DeGrazia John and Barbara Dempsey Richard and Connie Dexter Kirby and Jacq Dipert Joyce Duke East Jordan Iron Works Dave and Nancy Fowler Fox Charlevoix James and Jill Glowniak Paul and Francine Hack Bruce Herbert Dale and Diane Herder Lou Hollow Tim and Adrienne Ives Dennis and Karen Joy Jacqueline Krutsch Brian and Kelli Kwapisz Doug and Missy LaBelle James and Mary Larimer James and Susan Mabee Bruce MacArthur

FRIEND ($1-$99) Chuck and Mary Adams Ron and Cathy Agnello James and Nancy Alger Steve Andreae Michael and Kendra Behrendt Walter and Lynn Bleakney Rob and Denise Bondy John Bradbury Edith Broida Geraldine Clow David and Francy Colton Carlo and Terry D’Angelo James and Marilyn Dane John and Barbara Danly Linda and Lynn DeGrow Ann W. Denison Mary Louise Dinon Richard and Phyllis Doty Jimmie and Mary Dykstra Robert Ericson Lynn or Janice Evans Virginia Finney-Lahde Nettie Gahre Gallery 704 John and Gina Garwood Dr. Byron Georgeson Richard E. Georgi Steve and Chris Good Suzanne Goodwin Grand Bay Marine, Inc James and Patricia Gunn

Don and Jan Hand Steve and Anne Hansen Charles and Nancy Harpham John and Linda Henry Bill and Dottie Holmes Polly Hueber Gail Innes Chet and Jane Janik Bill and Diane Jerome Margaret Johnson R.C. and Margo Johnson Brad and Shirley Jones Daniel Kantor and Emmaline Weidman Tom and Kathleen Kirby Ken and Nancy Kline Ronald and Carole Kruse William Laway Charles and Liz Lee Charles and Nancy Lee Anne Leverich Richard and Cindy Malamed Kay McKnight Patricia Miller Larry and Carrie Minch Gary and Joanne Missig Polly Mittag Robert and Kimberly Molter John and Barb Murray Margaret Myers-Culver Judith Niswonger Northern Michigan Sports Dennis and Paige O’Leary James Ochs April Odale Rita Orlowski Thomas and Kathryn Papiernik Leon and Celeste Perron Ken and Shirley Polakowski Jeff and Nancy Porter Jordan and Rhoda Raider Ed and Barbara Risdon James and Jane Rodgers Mike and Susan Salesin Anne Schumacher Steven Seely Norman and Sarah Shanahan Karen Stankevich Charlotte Steffes Elizabeth Strawbridge Barbara Swanson Jonathan Terry The Sunglass Shoppe Gordon and Susan Van Wieren Carole Vial Jim and Linda Walsh Richard and Susan Westgate Donna Wertz Jim and Janice Wilds Frances Wilson Neil and Donna Wilson Bill and June Winn Paul and Joan Witting Fred and Margared Wohlfahrt John and Anna Young

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The Royal court Seven young women will vie for title of Miss Charlevoix 2011 in this year’s Miss Charlevoix Venetian Queen Scholarship Competition. The Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Charlevoix Venetian Festival presents the young ladies running for the Miss Charlevoix Venetian Queen Scholarship Pageant. The candidates serve the Charlevoix community as ambassadors. The reigning queen, her court, and new candidates promote our beautiful town, lakes, and tourism; while visiting surrounding Northern Michigan community events Each year the young women that enter the competition bring excitement, integrity, and a love of community with them. The coronation is a must see community event that will be held in East Park on Friday night of the Venetian Festival. The Miss Charlevoix Venetian Queen pageant is a scholarship competition. A minimum of three scholarships are given every year including a ﬁrst place prize of $2,500, ﬁrst run-ner up prize of $1,250 and a $500 essay contest scholarship. The young women that enter the competition are required to write an introduction letter, an essay, prepare and pre-sent one persuasive speech and complete both panel and personal interviews.

The Reigning Queen, Ms. Emily Mielke: Emily is the daughter of Tom and Martha Mielke, she is a 2012 graduate of Charlevoix High School. Emily will attend Michigan State University in the fall to pursue a degree in Hospitality Business and would eventually like to return to Northern

Waving to the crowd is the 2010 Venetian Queen, Ms. Emily Mielke. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALWAYS PHOTOGRAPHIC.

Michigan to open her own business. Emily is involved with Future Problem Solvers, Peer 2 Peer mentor program, and S.A.F.E. She enjoys spending time with her family, church, playing softball and longboarding. “Having the opportunity to represent my town has been a blessing and a privilege,” said Mielke. “ I’ve learned a lot about myself and met some wonderful people along the way.”

The contestants in the 2011 Miss Charlevoix Venetian Queen Scholarship Competition are: Lauren Bartling, is the daughter of Kris and Amy Bartling and will be a 2012 graduate of Charlevoix High School. Lauren is involved with National Honor Society, Girls On The Run, SAFE Drug Abuse Prevention, the Kiwanis K-Kids program and Student Council. Lauren is also a member of the soccer, and basketball teams. Her hobbies include dance, guitar, design and photography. Lynzie Gotshall, 18, is the daughter of Dawn Gotshall and a 2011 graduate of Charlevoix High School. Lynzie plans on attending Grand Valley State University in the fall to study Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Marketing. Lynzie is involved with Future Problem Solvers, Student Council, National Honor Soci-ety, and S.A.F.E. youth. Lynzie is also a member of the basketball and soccer teams. Tammy Potter, 20, is the daughter of Barry and Lisa Potter and is a 2009 Graduate of Charlevoix High School. Tammy is currently attending Alma College majoring in Elementary education with an early childhood education endorsement. Tammy is currently involved in the Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Education Society, The Edu-cation Club, the Alma women’s basketball and volleyball teams as well as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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Her hobbies include snowmobiling, horse-back riding, and scrapbooking.

Rachel Cyr, 18, is the daughter of Roger and Michelle Cyr and a 2011 graduate of Charlevoix High School. Rachel plans on attending Ferris State University next fall to peruse a degree in nursing. Rachel is involved in the Zonta Club, S.O.S, and the Spanish Club and was a member of the track and tennis teams. Her hobbies include sailing, quilting, and painting. Sarah Mackenzie, 16, is the daughter of James and Deb MacKenzie and will be a 2012 graduate of Charlevoix High School. Sarah is a member of the National Honor Society, and is involved in both the cross country and track and ﬁeld teams. Sarah is also a part of the Ragamuﬃn Theater group and is student council president. In her free time Sarah enjoys reading, snowboarding, and cooking. Christina Russell, 17, is the daughter of Gerald Russell and Glenda Clark and will be a 2012

graduate of Charlevoix High School. Christina is involved in Inﬁnity Ministries Youth Group, Family of Faith, and Model United Nations. Her hobbies include snowboarding, skiing, running, and writing poetry.

Hilary Way, 16, is the daughter of Scott and Angie Way and will be a 2012 graduate of Charlevoix High School. Hilary is involved with Keep Charlevoix Beautiful, The Charlevoix Assembly of God Youth Group, and Kiwanis Kids. Hilary is also a member of the Charlevoix cross county, track and ﬁeld, and cheerleading teams. Her hobbies include journalism and photography.

The winners of the contest will be announced during the Miss Charlevoix 2011 coronation ceremony Friday, July 22. Anyone who would like to make a donation to the Venetian Queen scholarship fund, contact the festival oﬃce at (231) 547-3872.

Pictured from back left to right: Tammy Potter, Rachel Cyr, Hilary Way, Christina Russell, Sarah Mackenzie, Lynzie Gotshall, Lauren Bartling

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Support Venetian with Raffle tickets The annual Venetian Festival fireworks are well-known for putting a sparkle in the sky over Charlevoix, but one of the main fundraisers for the fireworks can also put some pop in your pocketbook. The Annual Venetian Festival Fireworks cash raffle will give ticket holders the chance to win one of three cash prizes while helping support the famed Venetian fireworks displays which will be shot on both Friday evening on Lake Charlevoix and on Saturday evening on Round Lake Harbor. Cash prizes are $5,000, $1,000, and $500. Tickets will be sold in increments of $10 each or three for $25 the week of Venetian Festival at the Venetian merchandise tent in East Park. The Fireworks Raffle drawing will be take place between 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, and you

need not be present to win. Since the majority of Venetian events are free to the public, the fireworks cash raffle provides a great opportunity for you to support Venetian, by taking a shot at the fireworks jackpot. Festival organizers encourage pyrotechnic patronage through the purchase of tickets in increments of $50 to $100. Checks may be made payable to the “Charlevoix Venetian Festival.” You can also support the festival while wetting your whistle in the in the midst of Venetian week excitement at the Venetian Tiki Tent overlooking beautiful Round Lake Harbor in the heart of East Park. Beer, wine and other refreshments will be available to festival-goers, 21 and older, and all proceeds help fund Venetian’s wide array of activities. The Venetian Tiki Tent will be open from 5 p.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Last call comes at the close of festivities each night, Tuesday through Thursday, and at the start of fireworks on Friday and Saturday.

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Rayder Reunion The Charlevoix High School Alumni Association will host an all-school reunion following the Venetian Street Parade 12:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 in the lower level of the Weathervane Restaurant. All alumni are invited to stop by and see former classmates. Tables will be arranged by decades. Refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available. According to the alumni, their purpose is to provide communication among alumni of Charlevoix High School and support the scholarship and special projects fund at the Charlevoix schools. Window decals that have the Rayder logo and read “Charlevoix High School Alumni Association” will be available at the reunion. The cost to join the alumni association is $5. For more information, contact Sherrel Bergmann at 231222-2163 or e-mail the association at rayderberg@aol.com. The Alumni Association was started in the summer of 2006 by the class of 2005. Michael Wojan and Nathan Dube are the class presidents and Sherrel Bergmann, class of 1965, is the advisor.

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KID’S DAY

Activities with no Charge: • Studio 45 Dance Ensemble at 10:15 a.m. • Ragamuffin Children’s Theatre & Choir

• Bubble land—Hands on FUN! • Mural Painting by Charlevoix Children’s House • 3-Legged Sack Races

11:45 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

• Bean Bag Toss Game

• Zeemo the YoYo man Performances at 11 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

• Face Painting by St. Mary School • Free Venetian Balloon

• Petting Zoo • Kookie the Clown • Twister Joe

• Camp Daggett Adventure Activities

& Temporary Venetian Tattoos • Free Popcorn (Thank you Boy Scouts!)

Activities that Require an Armband:* (Michigan Beach Armband Cost @ $10.00 ea.) 10:00 — 3:00 PONY RIDES* (two rings) 10:00 — 3:00 CRAFT PAVILION Keepsake 10:00 — 3:00 GIANT INFLATABLES FUN* 10:00 — 3:00 MONGO THE MECHANICAL BULL* 10:00 — 3:00 RAYDER JUMP HOUSES For additional information, go to Armband booth. * Please note that due to our limited time frame, we cannot guarantee that each child will be able to participate in all events or rides. Downtown Carnival opens @ 12:00 Noon - Cost @ $15.00 For Additional Information, go to Armband Booth

Thursday, July 21 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lake Michigan Beach

Family Fun & Activities www.venetianfestival.com Venetian Kid’s Day 2011

The Venetian Board wants all our children to take part in Venetian Kid’s Day 2011

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Parades of Venetian

The festivities start at 11 a.m. with a street parade showcasing everything from antique cars and marching bands to highland pipers.

Everyone loves a parade and the Venetian Festival has twice the fun, offering one on land and another in the water on Saturday, July 23. The festivities kick off at 11 a.m. with the annual Venetian Festival Street Parade complete with everything you’d expect in a summertime festival parade. Parade entries typically number about 75 and include everything from marching bands, clowns, floats, antique cars, and royalty from area festivals — including the newly crowned Miss Charlevoix and her court. The parade will travel down Bridge Street from Carpenter to the Clinton Street traffic light. After the parade, the festivities will continue at East Park. Later, as the evening’s shows end, spectators can turn their eyes to Round Lake for the 81st Boat Parade, “Hollywood on the Water.” This event attracts thousands of spectators every year as boats of all shapes and sizes, adorned with hundreds of lights, music, and animation parade around Round Lake starting at 10 p.m. Boats of many shapes and sizes are welcome to participate, but festival officials are limiting the number of boats to 20 this year and boat length is limited to 75 feet.

Boats will be judged on the following categories: Best of Fleet, Best Large Power Boat (more than 35 feet), Best Small Power Boat (less than 35’), Best Large Sailboat (more than 35 feet), Best Small Sailboat (less than 35 feet), Most Creative, and Best Illuminated. There will also be a People’s Choice Award for the best dockside decorated boat. There are safety and presentation requirements to meet in order to participate. To register, or for more information, contact boat parade chairman, Linda Bradley at (231) 675-9633. After the boat parade, the evening and the festival will end brilliantly as low aerial, high intensity ﬁreworks ﬁll the sky above Round Lake harbor.

The boat parade will begin at 10 p.m. in Round Lake followed by fireworks.

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