Monthly Archives: August, 2011
Two Authors to visit Grand Hotel
This weekend we will have the pleasure of hosting two book signing opportunities for Grand Hotel guests and visitors. Jennifer Powell will be signing her book “What I Saw on Mackinac” on Saturday, September 3rd from 9 to 11 a.m. and Tom North will be with us Sunday, September 4th from 10 a.m. to 1 [...]
Medical Center Auction
Each year we host the Mackinac Island Medical Center Fund-Raiser Auction. This season is the event will be held on Sunday, August 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The silent auction is held in the Theater and guests will receive a outdoor cook-out style buffet dinner as well as beer, wine and assorted non-alcoholic beverages for [...]
Glenn Seven Allen returns to Mackinac
Mackinac Island summer resident, Broadway singer, actor and teacher, Glenn Seven Allen will perform the “World War II Songbook” at Grand Hotel Thursday, August 25, 2011 beginning at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are available from the Mackinac Island Community Foundation for $20 per person. Guests of Grand Hotel may purchase tickets for $15 at the [...]
Author William C. Whitbeck Comes to Grand Hotel
Author William C. Whitbeck, Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals joins us to sign his latest work “To Account For Murder”. He will be on hand, August 22nd autographing copies of his book on the Front Porch. With “To Account For Murder”, Judge Whitbeck paints the corrupt legal and political scene of 1940’s [...]
Bob’s Magical “History” Tours
If you have ever attended one of Bob’s History Lectures, you know they are very entertaining, there is never a dull moment and you are sure to come away laughing learning something new. Well, Bob’s walking tours are no different. For those of you who don’t know who Bob is, he is our Hotel [...]
“Creme de la Creme” Corn Hole Set
The Wygant family, Jim, Kim, Rob, Lynn, Sarah, Erin, Jack and Kelly have presented Grand Hotel with a handmade “Creme de la Creme” Corn Hole Set. The set is currently available in Rebecca’s Room for our guests enjoyment. Corn Hole is a game enjoyed by young and old and I am sure this new [...]
