2009 Parties & Receptions

Opening Kick Off Street Party
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Front Street between Park and Union
Free! Amazing balloon sculptures by New York artist Jason Hackenwerth, music by Charlie's Root Fusion and Rojo Loco, and a 6 p.m. opening ceremony with Michael Moore, honoring 2009 Michigan Filmmaker Award Recipient Rich Brauer.

Opening Night Party
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 | 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Wade-Trim Parking Lot, Front Street and Park, 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 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. Tickets are $50. 2009 Friends of the Film Festival get 50% off party tickets.
Sponsored by: H. Cox and Son

Filmmakers Party
Saturday, August 1, 2009 | 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Wade-Trim Parking Lot, Front Street and Park, downtown, Rain or Shine
We're inviting all of our visiting filmmakers and Friends to celebrate our fifth anniversary downtown on Saturday night. Actor/comedian Jeff Garlin will be on hand to award prizes for best costume in the TCFF5k run. Tickets are $50. 2009 Friends of the Film Festival and runners in the TCFF One Mile and 5k Fun Run get 50% off party tickets. Tickets are $50. 2009 Friends of the Film Festival get 50% off party tickets.
Sponsored by Blue Lake Entertainment - Kathleen Glynn

Closing Night Party
Sunday, August 2, 2009 | 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Historic Front Lawn at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons (Building 50, behind Munson Medical Center)
Sponsored by Northwestern Bank
Celebrate the last night of the fourth annual Traverse City Film Festival in style. 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. The Friends of the Film Festival Grand Prize Drawing will also be held during the party. Tickets are $50. 2009 Friends of the Film Festival get 50% off party tickets.
Sponsored by Northwestern Bank

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!

Volunteer Party
Monday, August 3, 2009 | 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Historic Front Lawn at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons (Building 50 behind Munson Medical Center)
We celebrate the generous, talented, funny, friendly, hard-working volunteers who make the festival possible with a great post-festival celebration on the Monday following the festival every year.
Sponsored by Northwestern Bank