17th Annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration
September 4 - 22, 2012
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Keeper's Reunion - TBA, 2012

Enjoy a Lighthouse Tour, Dinner at the Bayfield Waterfront Pavilion and Big Top founder, Warren Nelson in Concert

Join us to welcome relatives of Keepers and volunteer Keepers. Take a cruise and attend the Reunion dinner and concert to learn from people who have experienced lighthouses first hand.

Cruise Options
*Raspberry Island Lighthouse Keeper's Tour on TBA, 2012
*A recent restoration project transformed the Raspberry Island lighthouse to appear as it did in the early 1900s. This cruise stops for a tour of the lighthouse and gives insight into the lives of those who lived and worked in this secluded setting of unparalled natural beauty.
*Depart 11:00 a.m - Return 3:00 p.m.  *Adult $41.95 - Child (6-12 yrs) $24.95
*Cruise / Reunion Dinner & Concert Combo  *Adult $68.35 - Child (6-12 yrs) $52.50
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*Sand Island Hike on TBA, 2012
*Dock at Sand Island and hike the two mile trail to tour the lighthouse that was built of locally quarried brownstone in 1881. Dress for the 4 mile round trip hike and pack a lunch to enjoy during your island visit.
*Depart 9:30 a.m - Return 4:30 p.m.  *Adult $41.95 - Child (6-12 yrs) $24.95
*Cruise / Reunion Dinner & Concert Combo  *Adult $68.35 - Child (6-12 yrs) $52.50
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Keeper's Reunion Dinner with Warren Nelson

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Friday, September TBA, 2012
At Bayfield Waterfront Pavilion on the City Dock
5:00 p.m. - Social Hour (cash bar / beer & wine)
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Buffet Dinner / Apostle Islands lighthouse updates
7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Intermission / concert only ticket holders enter
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Warren Nelson & Friends in Concert

*Singer/songwriter, poet and historian Warren Nelson has navigated a successful career writing and presenting shows that sing and tell in a unique way the story of the Lake Superior region. Warren will be joined by cellist Ed Willett and vocalist Cheryl Leah. The trio will present a special show, designed especially for the Lighthouse Celebration, of lake and lighthouse songs and dramatic readings from Keeper of the Light, a musical presented at Big Top Chautauqua; and other gems from their repertoire. "My job is to be a celebrator, putting a voice and candle to the shadows of days gone by. The past lies underneath all of us; it is what brought us to this moment." (Warren Nelson)
*Dinner & Concert $31.80 (tax included) - reservations required
*Concert Only $15.90 (tax included) - concert tickets available at the door from 7:15 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
*Cruise / Reunion Dinner & Concert Combo  *Adult $68.35 - Child (6-12 yrs) $52.50
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Keepers descendants and volunteers should call for discounted combo cruise & dinner rate!

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