The Les Cheneaux Area Artisan Cooperative presents the first ever Les Cheneaux Art Hop, a public art exhibition and competition! Art Hop has invited anyone and everyone to create original art pieces to be displayed July through the Les Cheneaux Boat Show weekend. Works are all over Cedarville and Hessel, and brochures listing the art locations are at the Les Cheneaux Visitor Center, First National Bank, Woods and Water Ecotours, and many more stores.

Works are indoors or outside, and the public is invited to vote for their favorite pieces.

Two categories for creations:
1) age 15 and younger
2) age 16 and over.

For info, contact:
Rick Shapero, 517.282.4950
Roxanne Eberts, 906.484.1258 (day) 484.4126 (evenings)
 

Welcome the arrival of the tall ship "Inland Seas" to kick off a two day sailabration of Sault Ste. Marie’s unique relationship to the river and lakes.

Join the crew of the Inland Seas for a four hour excursion along the St. Mary’s River. Click here to register. Once on the Lake Superior State University Continuing Education Registration page select New User.

Sailing Excursion #1 08/03/2012 08/03/2012 $50.00
  Description  Enjoy an evening sail on the Inland Seas '77 two-masted schooner and experience the   wind in your hair when viewing the St. Mary's River at dusk in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Ship leaves the dock at 5:00 p.m. and returns at 9:00 p.m.

Sailing Excursion #2 08/04/2012 08/04/2012 $50.00
  Description  Take a day sail on the Inland Seas '77 two-masted schooner and experience the wind in your hair when viewing the St. Mary's River in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Ship leaves the dock at 10:00 a.m. and returns at 2:00 p.m.

Sailing Excursion   #3 08/04/2012 08/04/2012 $50.00
  Description  Enjoy an evening sail on the Inland Seas '77 two-masted schooner and experience the wind in your hair when viewing the St. Mary's River at dusk in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Ship leaves the dock at 5:00 p.m. and returns at 9:00 p.m

Location: Water Street Historic Block

Friday August 3, 2012 5-8 p.m.

Saturday August 4, 2012 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Come celebrate the history of Sault Ste. Marie "The Place Where Michigan was Born!". Enjoy traditional music, watch and learn how people survived with demonstrations of birch bark canoe building, native encampment, fishing camp, blacksmith along with 1812 re-enactors, spinning, and weaving. Children’s activities will include historic crafts, games, and demonstrations. Native American dancing, artisans, and food will be featured both days and so much more!

On Saturday visitors can meet John and Susan Johnston as well as others who were central to the Sault's history. Visit with these individuals as you tour their homes and buildings on Water Street. Come join us as we reconnect with our past.

Everyone is invited to partake in the activities and experience the history of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.

No admission but donations are gladly accepted to support of ongoing efforts to help promote our local history.

Join the downtown business owners who will be hosting sidewalk sales. Wander the streets filled with  craft, merchant, and food vendors.

August 3-4, 2012 you will be able to meet the following maritime authors.

Location and times to be announced.

Dennis Hale Author of Shipwrecked: Reflections of the Sole Survivor

Dennis was the only survivor of the steamer Daniel J. Morrell, which sank on Lake Huron in late November 1966 this self-published volume delves deep into the emotional side of the story.

B. David Warner Author of Dead Lock (Fiction)

Escaping from the Detroit mob, Detroit Times reporter Kate Brennan travels to Sault Marie in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.  She takes a job on her uncle's newspaper.  Investigating the murder of her best friend, she runs head long into a Nazi plot to destroy the Soo Locks and shut down every Allied plant in North America.

Rich Hill

More information to come.

US Navy Band Great Lakes performs in this edition of 2012 music in the park at Soo Locks Park.

Test your athleticism with a 1/4 mile swim, 15 mile bike race, and 5K run. A 5K run/walk will also be occurring. Registration discounts available when you sign up before July 20th. 

Visit the link for a copy of the registration form.

The DeTour Band performs for their 6th year.

Saturday night fireworks light up the sky in downtown St. Ignace. Enjoy the view from the Huron Boardwalk, one of the many St. Ignace restaurants and hotels, or on a stroll through the business district.

-Event sponsored in part by Kewadin Casinos.