BIG BAND
by the BARN
DINNER & DANCING
RAIN OR SHINE UNDER THE BIG TENT!
In case of inclement weather we will be dry under the tent with sides! We look forward to having you all! Thank you!
Questions? Call 231-640-0148
Thursday, August 15 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Historic Olsen Farm, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy, Maple City
Together is Better! Celebrating 25 years of partnership with the National Park Service and support for the future.
Come dine, dance swing, any style, or tap your toes and be entertained to the nostalgic sounds of the Big Band era. Featuring the 11-piece River City Jazz Band from Grand Rapids! Silent auction of fabulous artists. Young and old who love Sleeping Bear and swing, won’t want to miss this unique evening! Step into another time.
DRESS
Dressy casual; or 1920s-1940s dress for fun!
(Think flapper dresses, swing dresses, hats and bow ties. Come looking dapper or dazzling. Have your memorable photo taken next to a vintage car.) Prize for the best dressed!
TICKETS
$60 per person until sold out. Reserve your 8 person group table for family and friends at a discount price. Only 125 tickets will be available. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to other persons. Price includes appetizers, catered dinner, 1 wine and 2 mocktail tickets, admission to art auction, and free swing dance lessons. At the event, you will be checked in with your printed ticket, text, email of your ticket or our list.
PLACE
The evening will take place under a tent by the big red barn in the mowed fields at the historic Olsen Farm, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We will have a large rented dance floor!
PURPOSE
Proceeds support preservation and interpretation of the 300 historic structures and heritage in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Historic Sleeping Bear is a 501 c 3 organization funded by individual and corporate donations, grants and volunteers. With the support of our community near and far, Preserve has conducted over 80 preservation projects, documented countless oral history interviews, developed numerous interpretive products, publications and experiences, and contributed a value of over $2 million dollars helping the park preserve the rich heritage of Sleeping Bear forever.
SCHEDULE
5:00 pm
Social hour Activities :
Appetizers. Silent art auction in the barn, optional free swing dance instruction, sales of commemorative posters. Get your memorable photo taken next to vintage cars on-site.
Featuring Mocktails from Audacia Elixars
and a ticket for a complimentary glass of
Glen Arbor Wines at their store.
6:00 pm
Catered dinner: See Menu below.
7:00 pm
Celebratory remarks
7:15 – 9:30
Swing into the night with the Big Band
MENU:
Garden tossed salad
Lemon pepper chicken
Mostaccioli vegetarian
Zucchini summer squash in basil butter
Parsley boiled redskins
Dinner rolls
Seasonal Dessert
Menu subject to change without notice
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THANK YOU TO A GENEROUS DONOR AND
THE HOMESTEAD RESORT FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP
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ADDRESS & DIRECTIONS
3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22), Maple City
While the physical address is Maple City, we are closer to the town of Glen Arbor – only 3 miles north on M-22. just west of Port Oneida Road, and north of the Homestead on M-22 (W. Harbor Hwy.)
The Charles Olsen farmstead is at 3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22). Sign in front says Charles Olsen and Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.
FROM THE WEST:
Go about 3 miles northeast of Glen Arbor. The white farmhouse and big red barn are on the left.
FROM THE EAST:
Take M-22 toward Glen Arbor. Pass Wheeler, Basch and Port Oneida Rd. Just past Port Oneida road is the Olsen farmhouse and barn on the right.
FROM TRAVERSE CITY:
At the intersection of Tom’s west bay, take M-72 west toward Empire (Do NOTE take M-22 to Sutton’s Bay!) approximately 15 miles. Turn right on County Rd. 667 towards Maple city. Go through Maple City with no turns. It will come to a T at 667 and M-22. Turn left onto M-22 (Harbor Hwy). Pass Wheeler Road, Basch Road and Port Oneida Road. Just past Port Oneida road is the Olsen house. (Mapquest info is incorrect.)
And since we are into history – get “In the mood” and check out this history of swing dresses.
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