Meet new people, educate your palate and liven up your Thursday evening as Swirl mixes wine, art and energy at Petoskey's Crooked Tree Arts Center.  City Park Grill presents this wine tasting with creative hors d'oeuvres while guests mingle in the galleries and enjoy live music.  

Doors open at 6 pm and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm.  Only 75 tickets are sold and they are $10 in advance and $12.50 per person the day of Swirl, when available. 

The Petoskey Film Theater will be showing the film "Up in the Air" (rated R). Donations are appreciated.  "Up in the Air", starring George Clooney, was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.

"Up in the Air" transforms some painful subjects into smart, sly comedy--with just enough of the pain underneath to give it some weight. Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) spends most of his days traveling around the country and firing people; he's hired by bosses who don't have the nerve to do their layoffs themselves. His life of constant flight suits him--he wants no attachments. But two things suddenly threaten his vacuum-sealed world: his company decides to do layoffs via video conference so they don't have to pay for travel, and Bingham meets a woman named Alex (Vera Farmiga), who seems to be the female version of him… and of course, he starts to fall in love.

Laugh through Learn Great Foods' cooking class, learn, and taste delicious gourmet foods!  This 3-day retreat includes a tasting reception, private consultation with a personal chef, Saturday tours of organic farms like Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs, time to shop the great stores in the Gaslight District, and fabulous meals in a relaxed and elegant setting. 

Please call to register or visit the website for more details. 

The first annual Brew-Ski Festival will feature more than 100 craft beers and entertainment.  Brewers and representatives will gather in a large festival tent at the base of the slopes to serve as apres-ski headquarters where the craft beers, along with grilled brats will be served and music will be played until    4 p.m. 

The party heads to the legendary Zoo Bar after 4pm with live entertainment. 

The tent is for anyone 21 years and up.

Thanks to a grant awarded by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, the Raven Hill will offer FREE ADMISSION and special science activities on the second Saturday of each month in 2010. Bring the whole family “team” OR make it a special event for parent and child. There will be fun problem-solving demos & activities to fit various ages, abilities and interests every month. Family groups can strengthen creative & critical thinking skills by trying a different science challenge each month, plus enjoy the museum, animals and outdoor exhibits.

The focus in March will be Science Magic . There will be demonstrations of various "parlor tricks" as performed in Victorian times (before TV and computers) and challenges for families to try some "trick" for themselves. Watch for other fun events every second Saturday in 2010 and make plans for your family to join us.

The Odawa Casino has loaded $100.00 in Instant Optimum Rewards on 5,000 guest accounts.  Every hour today from 8:00 am until 11:59 pm guests will be randomly selected and win $100.00 in Instant Optimum Rewards.  Spin to win!  Guests can win $100.00 per hour up to 16 times, totaling up to $1600.00 in Instant Optimum Rewards!  Now that's a Pot of Gold!

Also, the Waas no de' Buffet is just $7.77 all day!  Steven D. and the Keys will be entertaining guests in the promenade area from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 

Renowned Shady Lane Cellars winemaker, Adam Satchwell, will be at Stafford's Perry Hotel during this event to guide you through an educational and exciting wine & culinary adventure.

Tickets are $45 per person and include a five course gourmet dinner beginning with salmon seviche and ending with choclate espresso torte.  Each course will be completed with wine pairings from Shady Lane Cellars.

The seats will fill fast, so make your reservations today.

This Wedding Expo comes complete with a Fashion Show at 3:00 p.m. and Prize Drawings at 3:30 p.m.

Check out all the latest information for brides and grooms.  This Expo is co-Sponsored by Petoskey Bridal and Trillium Salon.

Brides to be – Complimentary admission; Guests $5.00 each.