Almanac

The Railroad Historical Society of Northwest Michigan will meet at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 6 at the Children's Museum on M-22 in Greilickville. The program will look at the General Motors / Electro Motive Division F Series diesel locomotives - the locomotives which spelled the end of steam-powered railroading in the U.S. Anyone interested in railroad history is invited to attend. For information: rrcollector321@gmail.com.

The Guided Walking History Tour of Traverse City was established in 2016. Now in our 8th season, our walking tour is a casual walk through the historic neighborhoods and waterfront of Traverse City. Our tours are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So please join us – we begin and end our walking tours at the Perry Hannah Plaza on the northwest corner of Sixth and Union Streets, two blocks south of downtown.

There are wonderful tales to be told in Old Towne – what was known for 100 years simply as “the South Side.” Local author Marty MacLeod takes you back in time to rediscover this lively neighborhood, from grain and lumber mills to the iconic Wilhelm’s and Brady’s to the Pere Marquette train station and roundhouse. Along the way, she’ll introduce you to cigar-rollers and saloon keepers, car-makers and casket-makers, ice-cutters, candy-girls, and “bombshells.” It’s all part of Old Towne’s fascinating story.

This 1.7-mile tour starts (and ends) at Perry Hannah’s statue on the NW corner of Union & Sixth Streets. The terrain is flat, but we really will be All Over Old Towne for about 2 hours, so wear comfortable shoes. Bring water if it’s hot, sunscreen if there’s a chance of sun, and lots of questions no matter the weather! The cost is $15 per person.

The Guided Walking History Tour of Traverse City was established in 2016. Now in our 8th season, our walking tour is as a casual walk through the historic neighborhoods and waterfront of Traverse City. Our tours are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So please join us – we begin and end our walking tours at the Perry Hannah Plaza on the northwest corner of Sixth and Union Streets, two blocks south of downtown.

For those that love hats, Grow Benzie is hosting a informative presentation on everything related to the history of hats from their folklore to their design. Attendees will not only learn but witness a collection of hats from the 19th and 20th century, 45 years in the making. You will take away fun facts to share with your hat wearing friends and a better understanding of how to choose the best hat for you.

The Guided Walking History Tour of Traverse City was established in 2016. Now in our 8th season, our walking tour is a casual walk through the historic neighborhoods and waterfront of Traverse City. Our tours are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So please join us – we begin and end our walking tours at the Perry Hannah Plaza on the northwest corner of Sixth and Union Streets, two blocks south of downtown.

The Guided Walking History Tour of Traverse City was established in 2016. Now in our 8th season, our walking tour is as a casual walk through the historic neighborhoods and waterfront of Traverse City. Our tours are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So please join us – we begin and end our walking tours at the Perry Hannah Plaza on the northwest corner of Sixth and Union Streets, two blocks south of downtown.

OMPS 3rd graders share their winning coloring artwork and Tim Carroll shares one room schoolhouse tales.

The Guided Walking History Tour of Traverse City was established in 2016. Now in our 8th season, our walking tour is a casual walk through the historic neighborhoods and waterfront of Traverse City. Our tours are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So please join us – we begin and end our walking tours at the Perry Hannah Plaza on the northwest corner of Sixth and Union Streets, two blocks south of downtown.

The Bay Community Theater in Sutton's Bay will host award-winning filmmaker Keith Famie for the Northen Michigan premier of his new film Detroit: The City of Hot Rods and Muscle Cars on June 25.

The 90 minute documentary shows the human side of how the automobile became an intricate part of American lives and features a number of well-known car fans and experts including Northern Michigan residents Tim Allen and the late Bill Collins.

Famie will be on hand at both the 4:30pm and 7:30pm screenings of the film. In addition, outside the theater will be a special car show featuring hot rods and muscle cars, including several that are in the film. The car show runs from noon until 3:30pm on June 25.

Tickets go on sale to Bay Community Theater Members at 9am on May 26 and to the general public at 9am on May 27. Tickets are $25. More information on tickets and membership can be found at thebaytheater.com.