Monthly Archives: July, 2011
Michigan Energy Providers
This week energy providers came from all over the state of Michigan to discuss ways to not only save energy, but to produce it also. Now, before you get into an uproar about this vehicle being on the island, please know, the ban on automobiles has not been lifted or changed in any way. This [...]
Carleton Varney and Friends Weekend
World-renowned designer and Grand Hotel Decorator Carleton Varney, President of Dorothy Draper & Company, will share his insights and expert advice throughout this entertaining and informative weekend. The fun begins with a Book Signing Fundraiser Reception prior to dinner on Friday. Invited authors, Mr. Hillary Knight, Illustrator of Eloise at the Plaza, Actress Ms. Barbara Eden, Edwina Sandys (Winston Churchill’s [...]
Grand China
Our china pattern is changing (ever so slightly) and we are phasing out the old pattern. Any of you out there who have pieces that need to be replaced, you may want to get them while “the gettin’ is good”. You may not even notice the difference in design until you have the old and [...]
A Day of Mixed Emotions
Today is the final ceremony and prize presentation for the 103rd AnnualChicago to Mackinac Yacht Race. This is a day of mixed emotion as the crew of Sociable, as well as nearly 10 other boats, are recognized for their self sacrifice in pulling from the race to save the capsized WingNuts crew. As Sociable’s Captain, [...]
103rd Annual Race to Mackinac
The Chicago Yacht Club is ready to race in the 103rd Annual Race to Mackinac. Starting on Saturday the boats will be leaving for a 2 to 3 day cruise to Mackinac Island. By Monday our harbor will be filled with some of the worlds fastest and most beautiful. Here is a little history on [...]
Frank Bloswick Jr. Trunk Show
Frank Bloswick Jr. Is our only local artist here at Grand Hotel + Co. Fine Jewelry. Born and raised on Mackinac Island, Mr. Bloswick is a descendant of the American Indian Tribe of Ojibwe. Elegant clean lines are his distinct signature in the fine jewelry that he creates in his Island studio. Mr. Bloswick has [...]
Vintage Baseball at Grand Hotel
Huzzah for Base Ball! The shouts of “Leg it! Leg it!” and “nice daisy cutter!” sprung from the Borough Lot on June 25 during “Vintage Base Ball at the Grand”. Three vintage baseball clubs made an afternoon of it with the first game starting promptly at 12:30 and the last of the three ending at [...]
4th of July Weekend
Today kicks off the beginning of our annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Weekend. Personally, I can not believe it is July already but, as they say, time flys when you are having fun! And, this weekend will be full of fun. Beginning with a Welcome Reception before dinner and cooking s’mores after dinner, there [...]
