This exhibit presents more than 120 exquisitely crafted pieces of Precolumbian goldwork from the University of Pennsylvania Museum’s 1940 excavations at the ancient cemetery site of Sitio Conte in what is now central Panama. The exhibition includes large embossed plaques, cast pendants and nose ornaments, gold-sheathed ear rods, and necklaces of intricate beads-as well as polychrome ceramics, and objects made of precious and semi-precious stones, whale-tooth ivory, and bone.

In the first section of the exhibit, visitors are introduced to the geographical setting of central Panama and the excavations at Sitio Conte. The exciting story of the dramatic find of a multi-grave burial containing a wealth of gold is told through site photographs, maps, drawings, even a video from the original color film of the archaeological team. The second section reconstructs lifestyles of Precolumbian society in ancient Panama. The third section analyzes the tantalizing iconography found on Sitio Conte goldwork and ceramics to help viewers interpret aspects of a long-lost ideology. The sophisticated metallurgical processes by which the goldsmiths of Sitio Conte achieved extraordinary results are thoughtfully explained in the final section of the exhibition.

River of Gold is not only visually stunning. It also gives viewers an invaluable glimpse into a Panamanian society as it was 1,000 years ago.

The Dennos Museum Center is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Thursdays til 8 pm and Sunday, 1-5 pm. The Museum is closed major holidays. Admission is $6 adults, $4 children.
Phone: (231) 995-1055

Friday

Movie Night 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tonight we will be showing two features on our 58” screen in the Great Room. It’s nice to just sit back with some popcorn and candy and relax so join us at 7 p.m. for a family friendly film or at 9 p.m. for a film more for the grown ups.


Saturday

Welcome Breakfast 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. As the sun rises let’s start the morning together at the breakfast table. Join us at the Waterfront Conference Center to enjoy a delicious breakfast from waffles to create your own omelet. Purchase your breakfast pass at the front desk.


Sunday

Souper Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Enjoy a nice bowl of homemade soup while you watch TV on our 58” screen in the Great Room. There’s nothing like watching the big game or the NASCAR race on the big TV. You’ll feel like you’re there in person, except you will be all toasty warm.


Monday

Homemade Dessert Social 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Join us in the Great Room and try a little special treat that our chef created. Share your Tamarack Lodge experiences with those around you.


Tuesday

A Taste of “Traverse City” Wine and Cheese Reception 4:30 p.m.– 6 p.m.
Join us for some of Traverse City’s best wines in the Lobby Bar. Visit with old friends and make some new friends while sharing your Tamarack memories with those you’ve just met.


Wednesday
Spend the afternoon down at the Dennos museum seeing their featured exhibits
River of Gold, 50 years of Inuit Print and Art of the Woodland Indians $6 per person


Thursday

Take the day to relax. Whether you want to go for a stroll in the snow or have a glass of wine then go dine, just relax. Maybe you choose to get comfortable and warm up near the fireplace with a good book or a classic movie. Whatever you decide, enjoy your day.

Mark, Maureen, Joanne, Roger, Mimi, Tom, Angel and Benjamin – seven bohemian friends are struggling to find their place in the world, living and working in the gritty 1989 environs of the East Village of New York City.


Based on the characters and storyline in Puccini's La Boheme, Rent quickly became a beloved work and overnight phenomenon when it hit Broadway in the mid-1990’s.


With filmmaker Mark as narrator, Rent explores relationships and fidelity, the impact of AIDS, and the tragedy of love and loss in the 525,600 minutes that make up a year.


E-Mail: office@oldtownplayhouse.com
Phone: (231) 947-2210

Nowhere will you find a more enthusiastic, knowledgeable and realistic cooking teacher than Nancy Allen. In this class you will learn to make perfect paella, egg "tortillas" and dishes like empanadas, Catalan stew, white gazpacho, flan and Galician apple tart. Chef-educator Nancy Krcek Allen. The cost is $125 per person. Reservations are required and spots are limited.

E-Mail: wine@chateauchantal.com
Phone: (231) 223-4110