Friends of the Film Festival Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 24, 2010 | 7 pm – 9 pm
Clinch Park on Grand Traverse Bay
Join the festival’s board of directors and the rest of our family of Friends for an ice cream social 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.
Sponsored by Moomer’s Homemade Ice Cream

Founders Party
Sunday, July 25, 2010 | 1 pm
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 featuring a scrumptious feast sponsored by Grandview Catering.
Sponsored by A Party Lovin’ Volunteer (rjw dcr bb)

Opening Night Party
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Front Street 200 Block, between Park and Cass Streets, downtown, Rain or Shine
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 Front Street into a world bazaar, with international cuisine provided by local restaurants, as well as world music and other great entertainment. Attendees will have a chance to win a free cruise for two, courtesy of Passageways Travel and Royal Caribbean International! Join us for a film celebration, dance to some great music, and enjoy fabulous local food.
Sponsored by Stella Artois

Filmmaker Party
Friday, July 30, 2010 | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Wade Trim Parking Lot, State Street and Park, downtown, Rain or Shine
Celebrate our sixth anniversary with visiting filmmakers. The parking lot at Wade Trim will be transformed into a flower-filled rooftop garden party, with local food and live music.
Sponsored by Kathleen Glynn, Blue Lake Entertainment

Closing Night Party
Sunday, August 1, 2010 | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Park Place Dome – Transformed
Celebrate the last night of the sixth annual Traverse City Film Festival in style. The Dome will be transformed into a Northern Michigan starry night. Enjoy outstanding music, wine, beer, and phenomenal food from the area’s top restaurants, while recapping the week’s highlights and surprises. The Friends of the Film Festival Grand Prize Drawing will also be held during the party.
Sponsored by Kathleen Glynn, Blue Lake Entertainment

Closing Night Post-Party
Sunday, August 1, 2010 | 11 pm – 2 am
Fire Fly, Downtown Traverse City on the Boardman River
Can’t get enough? Head to Fire Fly at 310 Cass Street to keep the party rolling! 
Sponsored by Fire Fly

Volunteer Party
Monday, August 2, 2010 | 6 pm – 9pm
Clinch Park on Grand Traverse Bay
Every year we celebrate the generous, talented, funny, friendly, hard-working volunteers who make the festival possible with a post-festival celebration. Join your fellow volunteers for great food and great fun!
Sponsored by Northwestern Bank