Friends of the Film Festival Potluck Party
Saturday, July 26, 2008 | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Historic Front Lawn at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons (Building 50 behind Munson Medical Center)
Join festival founders Michael Moore, John Robert Williams, Doug Stanton, and the rest of our family of Friends for a potluck picnic exclusively for Friends of the Film Festival and their families. Celebrate pre-festival weekend with other Friends, live music, and fun for Friends of all ages. Invitation only.
Sponsored by: the Friends of the Traverse City Film Festival

Founders Party
Sunday, July 27, 2008 | 1 p.m.
The Bay Theatre/Ciccone Vineyards and Winery
The annual Founders Party for festival sponsors features a sneak preview of one of the festival’s best films at the Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay, followed by a reception at Ciccone Vineyards and Winery. Sponsors will enjoy exquisite edibles through the generosity of Grandview Catering, with additional food provided by Food for Thought and Grocer’s Daughter Chocolates, Great Lakes Tea & Spice and Higher Grounds Trading Company. Featuring beverages by Ciccone Vineyards and Winery. Invitation only.
Sponsored by: Mark D. Herman, CFP, Smith Barney, Dean & Cindy Robb, and Mary Fisher & Michael Venditto

Opening Ceremony
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 | 2:00 p.m.
In Front of the State Theatre, 233 E. Front Street
Be a part of the festival’s official kick off ceremony in front of the State Theatre. Free and open to the public. An invitation only reception follows at Red Ginger.
Sponsored by: Red Ginger

Opening Night Party
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 | 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
NOTE: NEW LOCATION — due to the chance of rain the party has been moved to Historic Front Lawn at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons (Building 50 behind Munson Medical Center)
Join your hosts Michael Moore and the rest of the Board of Directors as we personally welcome the filmmakers from around the world to this year’s festival. Be the first to “rub shoulders” with the people who make the movies and who have brought a bit of Hollywood to northern Michigan. We’ll transform the outdoor space on Park St., just around the corner from the State Theatre, into a summer garden for the evening. Join us for a film celebration, dance to some great music, and enjoy fabulous local food provided by Poppycock’s, The Betsie Bay Inn, El Dorado, Moomer’s Homemade Ice Cream, Lil Bo’s, House of Doggs, American Spoon Foods, Morsels Bakery, The Cooks House, Opa Coney Island Grill, Catch Island Grill, Great Lakes Tea & Spice and Higher Grounds Trading Company. Featuring beers from H.Cox and Son, and local wines. Music by Egon! Tickets are $50. 2008 Friends of the Film Festival get 50% off party tickets
Sponsored by: H. Cox and Son

Closing Night Party
Sunday, August 3, 2008 | 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Historic Front Lawn at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons (Building 50, behind Munson Medical Center)
Celebrate the last night of the fourth annual Traverse City Film Festival in style. Come to the second annual Traverse City Film Festival Jury Awards ceremony, and join our distinguished film jury, the festival board of directors, festival founder Michael Moore, and our filmmakers guests. Enjoy a night of outstanding music, wine, beer, and phenomenal food from the area’s top restaurants, while recapping the week’s highlights and surprises. Taste fabulous foods donated by Trattoria Stella, Amical, Patisserie Amie, The Bowery, Café Habana, North Peak, Bowers Harbor Inn, Kilkenny’s, Blue Tractor, Underground Cheesecake, Higher Ground Trading Company, Great Lakes Tea & Spice and Silvertree Deli. Featuring beers from H. Cox and Son and local wines. The Friends of the Film Festival Grand Prize Drawing will also be held during the party. Music by Archipelago. Tickets are $50. 2008 Friends of the Film Festival get 50% off party tickets.
Sponsored by: Williams Chevrolet

Closing Night Post Party
Sunday, August 3, 2008 | 11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Fire Fly
Can’t get enough? Head to Fire Fly at 310 Cass Street to keep the party rolling!

Monday, August 4, 2008 | 7 p.m. - 10p.m.
On the Beach
Volunteers are invited to our party held in their honor. We will celebrate our stellar volunteers and talk about the past week. Parking instructions and directions will be emailed to volunteers the week of the festival. The event is being catered by The El Dorado with desserts by Moomer’s Homemade Ice Cream and Morsels Bakery. Featuring beers from H. Cox and Son and local wines. Volunteers only.
Sponsored by: The El Dorado

Beverages
Parties feature beverages by Bel Lago Winery, Black Star Farms, Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, Chateau Chantal Winery and B & B, Chateau Fontaine, Chateau Grand Traverse, Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, Forty Five North, Good Harbor Vineyards, Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard & Winery, L. Mawby Vineyards, Left Foot Charley, Shady Lane Cellars, and Willow Vineyards, and cherry vodka drinks from Grand Traverse Distillery. Featured beers by H. Cox and Son.