Spend the Saturday before St. Patty’s with a tribute to Irish musical traditions! The Knockabouts are a folk music trio from Marquette who play a wide variety of traditional, contemporary and original music based in Celtic traditions.
The group features Barb Rhyneer, professor of music at Northern Michigan University and conductor of the University Orchestra on fiddle and vocals, Tim DeMarte, writer and Soo Bahk Do instructor on bohdran and vocals and Daniel Truckey, director of the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU on guitar and vocals. All three musicians have decades of experience performing in everything from classical, jazz, rock and roll and traditional folk music.
Tickets are $30 for Adults, $25 for Veterans, $15 for Students. A cash bar (beer & wine) will be offered at this event.
Cheboygan Trails Council
Guided Bicycle Trail Ride
Ride the North Central State Trail to the Barbara
Hoffius Preserve and Back
Hoffius Preserve Bicycle Ride Tour
By Cheboygan Trails Council
Beginning at 8;30 am at Festival Square Jim Conboy will lead a bike ride north on the North Central State Trail to and back from the Hoffius Preserve just off US 23. The total round trip distance is 15 1/2 miles. A volunteer will sweep to make sure no one is left behind. Once at the Preserve bikes will be left at the entrance, with a volunteer, and riders will walk about 1/2 mile down to the shore of Lake Huron where the beauty of the Lake can be appreciated. Total time 2 3/4 to 3hours.
While the trail is flat, riders should be prepared to ride the distance comfortably. It is not a ride for young children. Since the path to the shore of Lake Huron includes steps and uneven ground, comfortable walking shoes are advised. Helmets are encouraged.
It would be appreciated if you would sign up for the ride though that is not required to participate.