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MLK Ski Weekend at Boyne Mountain – January 14 to 17, 2011

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate a long weekend than at Boyne Mountain for this annual ski weekend.  The weekend event runs from Friday, January 14 – Monday, January 17, and will feature non-stop skiing and parties.  Participants are coming from all parts of the United States, Canada and the U.K. to experience this annual extravaganza.  Great people, great resort and a great time!  All events are open to the public.

2011 MLK Ski Weekend Activities (tentative):

FRIDAY

  • Car Pool and caravan to resort
  • 4pm-9pm: Check-In, Registration and Welcome Package
  • 9pm-12am: Welcome Reception
  • Meet and Greet, Mix and Mingle
  • Speed Dating – Ski Weekend Edition
  • 12am-2am: Flashback – The Old School Music Party
  • 2am-4am: While You Were Sleep After-Party

SATURDAY

  • Skiing all day
  • 3pm-5pm: Snowflake Happy Hour featuring NFL Playoffs and social networking
  • “Game Time” Spades, games and more
  • 7pm-8:30pm: Mountain Grand Lodge Comedy Show
  • King and Queen of the Mountain – Best Ski Outfit contest
  • 10pm-2am FEATURED PARTY: The Pj Party – WSG R&B performing artist (TBA), and Celebrity DJ
  • 2am-? The “Insomniac” After Party

SUNDAY

  • Skiing all day (or whenever you decide to wake up)
  • 3pm-5pm Afternoon Happy Hour featuring NFL football playoffs
  • Tubing
  • Pool Party (???)
  • 10pm-2am FEATURED PARTY: “Tee Shirt Party” – with special guest performance
  • 2am-? The Last Call After Party

MONDAY

  • Breakfast
  • 2pm Farewell to Boyne Mountain

Other activities at Boyne Mountain Resort include: Snow Mobiling, Tubing, Sleigh Ride, Zip-Line, Cross Country Skiing, Spa/Massages, Avalanche Bay Indoor Water Park, Games, Karaoke, and more!

For more information please visit www.mlkskiweekend.com

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The Homestead – Andre Villoch CD Release Party – January 30, 2010

Local entertainer Andre Villoch joins us at Beppi’s, Saturday, January 30th for an exclusive CD release party for his live CD “Live at the Wah”. The party begin at 7pm with drink and food specials.  You’ll have an opportunity to meet Andre and purchase cd’s!

Andre will play from 8pm to 11pm that evening.

Special lodging packages available that includes a free cd!  Call 231.334.5100 for availability.

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Indianhead Mountain – Rail Jam – March 6, 2010

Rail Jam in the Terrain Park starting at 1:00pm. Ski and snowboard categories.

Each contestant gets two runs, best run counts toward score. Judging on a point’s basis.

Entry fee of $10.00 per person. Awards and video playback in the Summit Center at 4:00 pm

Jam format-course is open for 30 minutes

Categories

Snowboard 16 and over
Snowboard 15 and under
Skier 16 and over
Skier 15 and under

Medals to top three finishers and prize drawings

Cost is $10.00 – Helmets are mandatory

All entries in terrain park events get entered into drawing for snowboard. Drawing held after final terrain park event.

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