Join The Ticker for a special summer escape Recess at Walstrom Marine tonight (Wednesday) - where one lucky winner will win a grand prize of a 3-hour sunset cruise for eight people on Grand Traverse Bay valued at $800!

Attendees at The Ticker's monthly after-work happy hour will enjoy socializing, beer from Founders Brewing Co. and Short's Brewing Company provided by The Beverage Company, wine from Blustone Vineyards (including Pinot Grigio, Ad-Lib, and Late Harvest Riesling), and delicious appetizers from Harringtons By The Bay. The event menu will include jerk chicken and pineapple skewers, coconut lime chicken skewers, margherita shrimp, jambalaya, and mini Key Lime cheesecakes. Walstrom Marine will also partner with Miner's North Jewelers to host a Shinola pop-up shop during the event, celebrating two iconic Michigan brands in Chris-Craft and Shinola. Attendees will also be entered to win fabulous summer escape door prizes, including:

> Grand Prize: 3-Hour Chartered Sunset Cruise on Grand Traverse Bay for 8 people ($800 value)
> $100 gift card for Propellers (Walstrom Marine's retail store)
> $50 Garden Goods gift card
> 2 tickets to the Cure for the Winter Blues concert featuring Laith Al-Saadi at the City Opera House on February 15, plus Walstrom Marine logo wear
> Walstrom Marine logo wear

Admission to Recess is $10 and is open to the public. The event goes from 5pm to 7pm. Walstrom Marine is located at 3536 US-31 in Traverse City across from the Great Wolf Lodge.

The 2019 Recess series is presented by Caliber Home Loans - Northern Michigan.