Sprout: Nourishing young minds through art & nature. Tuesdays in the Summer, outside at M22 Glen Arbor, there will be a Kids Art Station from 6/26 - 8/14 from 9:30 - 11:30. Come Create with us! $15 for 3 take-home items. The kids can create, while you get to shop! For this event info, you
Musicians on the Patio at M22 Glen Arbor Dennis Palmer performing 6/28 from 5-7pm Dennis has released 4 CDs of original music ranging from Acoustic Blues to Contemporary Folk. With an eclectic style that is both intro-spective and thought provoking – his music has raised comparisons to such Artists as Gordon Lightfoot & Duncan Sheik...
2018 GLEN ARBOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT June 29th - July 1st ALL DOUBLES, played in our beautiful Glen Arbor park and at Leelanau Schools! EVENTS: Friday, June 29th - Women's Doubles* and luncheon Saturday, June 30th - Men's Doubles* and Mixed-Doubles* Draws Sunday, July 1st - Semi's and Finals of Men's Doubles and Mixed-Doubles *each team is
Historic Sleeping Bear (formerly named Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear) is celebrating their 20th Anniversary as a partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The non-profit group will host, “Celebrate Historic Sleeping Bear!” - a 2-day event starting Friday evening June 29th with the showing of the documentary film, “The Barn Raisers “at 7 pm in
Painter Robert Ross likes “to paint ordinary, often overlooked scenes and subjects.” Ross takes viewers on a tour of these places and things in an exhibition of new work at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Friday, June 29 with a 6pm - sundown reception, and continues through Thursday, July 5.
Please join us as we welcome Chloe Benjamin, the author of a #1 Indie Pick and one of Entertainment Weekly's Must Read Books for 2018, The Immortlalists.
The public is welcome to come and share By Heart Poetry, Stories, or Music or to simply enjoy the experience of a community bonfire on the shore of Lake Michigan. 30th Anniversary! Friday Nights at 8pm | June 29 - August 3 The Leelanau School Beach/Bonfire Area, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636 $1 http://leelanau.org/serving-leelanau-community/the-beach-bards/
Celebrate Independence Day with a family friendly, musical evening as part of the 2018 Manitou Music Festival season on Tuesday, July 3, at 7pm on the Old School lawn in downtown Glen Arbor.
"Remember, Appreciate, Celebrate." Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages. The Flag Raising will be performed by VFW Post 2780 and American Legion Post 33 followed by an invocation by Pastor Dockery. Jerry Pearson will share thoughtful comments about the Declaration of Independence, titled
Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven then makes it’s way through to the North/East end of town. This years parade Marshal is Bonnie Quick.
4th of July Boat Parade Join the community for some fun in the sun, on the water! All boats welcome on Glen Lake. The more the merrier. Decorations encouraged but not required! Time: 4:00 pm Meet: In Front of the Glen Lake Yacht Club ( 6617 Sunset Drive, Glen Arbor ) Follow the “On the Narrows Marina” lead boat
Musicians on the Patio at M22 Glen Arbor Blake Elliot performing 7/5 from 5-7pm Blake Elliott has a recipe for a sweet sound: start with a little folk, throw in some jazz, add a touch of funk, and finish off with a healthy dose of the blues and soul. Coupled with a trademark vintage look
For her 11th consecutive solo show at Center Gallery in Glen Arbor, Maple City painter Margo Burian breaks with her tradition of landscape painting, and for the first time shows a group of mixed media abstracted paintings on panel. This exhibition of new works opens Friday, July 6 with a 6 p.m. reception. Burian has traditionally worked in
The public is welcome to come and share By Heart Poetry, Stories, or Music or to simply enjoy the experience of a community bonfire on the shore of Lake Michigan. 30th Anniversary! Friday Nights at 8pm | June 29 - August 3 The Leelanau School Beach/Bonfire Area, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636 $1 http://leelanau.org/serving-leelanau-community/the-beach-bards/
Jazz North will rock the Sleeping Bear Dunes with its special blend of jazz and funk at the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s annual Dune Climb concert on Sunday, July 8, 7 p.m. The concert is free, but a National Park pass is required. Jazz North is a “little” big band comprising the best of acoustic
Story time with Patrick Enders "A Typically Random Extraordinary Day" By Patrick Enders, Illustrated by Barbara Cousil. For sale from Snowbelt Press for $16.95 A Typically Random Extraordinary Day gently teaches that creativity doesn’t always look ‘normal’ and that it’s okay to be different. (Ages 3 and up) Story time author visit on Wednesday
Opening Reception is Wednesday, 11 July from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Sales benefit the City Opera House. Nine artists will display over 100 pieces of work in oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic. A special feature is “Seeking Van Gogh.” Each artist has painted a local view as Van Gogh would have painted it. City Opera
Musicians on the Patio at M22 Glen Arbor Kristen Kuiper performing 7/12 from 5-7pm Kristen Kuiper - a singer/songwriter originally from Grand Rapids, MI, but found her way to Nashville, TN to pursue her dreams. Her music is autobiographical. “I write because I know I’m not the only girl in the world that has dealt
It is time to get your yoga mat or blanket out and head to Glen Haven Beach for Yoga on the Beach! Amy Hubbell is our instructor and there is nothing as soothing as doing yoga on a pristine Lake Michigan beach. Amy will lead a session each Friday mornings through August 10. These sessions are held at Glen
PLUS PLUS Days July 13 and 27 at 11:30 a.m. Made in Denmark, this hot new building toy is tons of fun, join us at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor to build your own creation and take it home! We will begin this event after Story time. For children 5 and up.
Ohio painter Joseph Lombardo revisits some of his favorite and signature motifs — Glen Arbor night scenes, Lake Michigan beaches, and up-close looks at some of the region’s historic barns — in his next show at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The exhibition opens Friday, July 13 with a 6 p.m. reception. “Most of the
Discovery Days - Leelanau County Poor Farm Seeking: Memories, Photos & Stories • Life at the Leelanau County Poor Farm First Discovery Day Kasson Township Hall, 10988 S. Newman Rd., Maple City Saturday, July 14 th, 10am – noon Looking for any memorabilia about the Leelanau County Poor Farm, located west of Maple City
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, July 14 at the Dune Climb parking lot. On that date, two events will offer you opportunities to focus on the sky. The first event is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will allow visitors
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, July 14 at the Dune Climb parking lot. On that date, two events will offer you opportunities to focus on the sky. The first event is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will allow visitors
A panel of water activists and advocates talk about how the lakes, streams and ponds in our region are “More Than Just A View,” on Sunday, July 15, 2 pm at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This conversational interview will be conducted by GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal. The “More Than
The blues duo Mulebone returns to the Manitou Music Festival stage on Sunday, July 15, 8 pm. Mulebone brings inventive instrumental know-how and expressive blues that evoke the Mississippi Delta to Studio Stage at 6023 S. Lake St. behind Lake Street Studios. The Manitou Music Festival is a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center.
Glen Arbor watershed biologist Rob Karner takes Glen Arbor Arts Center visitors on a visual voyage aboard the good ship Discovery on Tuesday, July 17, 10 am., in the GAAC gallery, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Karner captains Discovery, a 22-foot pontoon boat that’s part of the Glen Lake Association’s water monitoring program. The July 17 program
The 47th ANNUAL GLEN LAKE WOMAN’S CLUB ART FAIR is scheduled for JULY 18th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Art Fair features approximately 100 artists, carefully chosen to represent a variety of art mediums. What originally began in front of the Town Hall has expanded to both inside and out – a great place to
The World Never Sleeps By Natalie Rompella Tilbury House. $17.95, due July 3 Midnight. Stars speckle the darkness with bits of light. A cockroach skitters across the kitchen floor to snatch a forgotten breadcrumb. In the backyard, a spider weaves an intricate design on the fence. Winged insects dance and flicker in the porch light. Day
Jeremy Kittel, one of the great violinists and creative musicians of his generation, brings it all to the Manitou Music Festival stage on Wednesday, July 18, 8 pm. Kittel is known for his technical expertise and sonic sensitivity. He is a composer and performer, and blends inventive ideas and techniques from other genres into Irish
Artists have been inspired by H2O since its first surprising visualization in the prehistoric African Sahara. Artist Hank Feeley springboards off of this history and into “The Art of Water in 28 ½ Minutes,” July 19, 11 am in the Glen Arbor Arts Center gallery, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Cost of the presentation is $10 GAAC
Musicians on the Patio at M22 Glen Arbor Lynn Thompson performing 7/19 from 5-7pm 12 string flat picker Lynn Thompson’s usual style is captivating, moving and emotional. Raised in Chicago, Lynn’s musical influences have been many from Peter Gabriel, Jethro Tull to the Stanely Brothers. Accompanying the 12 string acoustic guitar is a surprisingly strong
It is time to get your yoga mat or blanket out and head to Glen Haven Beach for Yoga on the Beach! Amy Hubbell is our instructor and there is nothing as soothing as doing yoga on a pristine Lake Michigan beach. Amy will lead a session each Friday mornings through August 10. These sessions are held at Glen
Leelanau County painter Lynn Uhlmann sees the forest, and the trees, and it’s all there on her canvases. Uhlmann returns to Center Gallery in Glen Arbor for a show of her favorite subject, Northern Michigan’s woods, July 20 - 26. A reception to open this show is Friday, July 20, 6 pm - sundown in the gallery at
The Glen Arbor Players perform Leland playwright Priscilla Cogan’s new work, “The Summer Cottage,” on July 20 + 21, 7:30 pm in the auditorium at the Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, in Glen Arbor. Cogan’s work, a full-length, comedy drama, brings four generations of women to a lakeside cottage where they confront a range of
The Glen Arbor Players perform Leland playwright Priscilla Cogan’s new work, “The Summer Cottage,” on July 20 +21, 7:30 pm in the auditorium at the Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, in Glen Arbor. Cogan’s work, a full-length, comedy drama, brings four generations of women to a lakeside cottage where they confront a range of persistent
The Moxie Strings take to the Manitou Music Festival stage with their polished, high-energy spin on Celtic and American music on Sunday, July 22, 8 pm. — an electrifying combination of Diana Ladio on fiddle, cellist Alison Lynn, joined by percussionist Fritz McGirr. The MMF Studio Stage is located at 6023 S. Lake St. behind
Take the challenge! Run faster than the Bear!! What makes a beautiful summer day even better!!?? Spending it with family and friends who take the challenge! You can run or walk the 5K. The little ones can run with "Running Bear" in a 1/2 Mile Run. Bring the whole family and enjoy a great day in Glen Arbor. All proceeds go
Open to the Public, a Stargazing and Constellation Lesson held at Leelanau Observatory
A clear night provides the perfect setting for a star-filled sky, made even more visible by our 14″ Celestron Telescope in the Lanphier Observatory. You’ll see plenty of heavenly objects in bright, brilliant detail, and learn from Norm Wheeler, our local authority and guide.
Vocalist Kathy Lamar presents a diverse evening of R+B, soul and jazz on Wednesday, July 25 as part of the Manitou Music Festival. Lamar and company appear on Studio Stage, located behind Lake Street Studios at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. During her 40-year career, Lamar, a Grand Rapids native, has sung backup and
Open to the Public, a Stargazing and Constellation Lesson held at Leelanau Observatory A clear night provides the perfect setting for a star-filled sky, made even more visible by our 14″ Celestron Telescope in the Lanphier Observatory. You’ll see plenty of heavenly objects in bright, brilliant detail, and learn from Norm Wheeler, our local authority
Musicians on the Patio at M22 Glen Arbor Michael Joseph performing 7/26 from 5-7pm A Chicago native with a pop-folk influence, Michael Joseph has been entertaining crowds for over 10 years. A talented, multi-genre singer/songwriter, Michael has a large range and musical library from country, to pop, to dance. Event questions, call: 231-334-4425
It is time to get your yoga mat or blanket out and head to Glen Haven Beach for Yoga on the Beach! Amy Hubbell is our instructor and there is nothing as soothing as doing yoga on a pristine Lake Michigan beach. Amy will lead a session each Friday mornings through August 10. These sessions are held at Glen
PLUS PLUS Days July 13 and 27 at 11:30 a.m. Made in Denmark, this hot new building toy is tons of fun, join us at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor to build your own creation and take it home! We will begin this event after Story time. For children 5 and up.
Grand Ledge artist Michael Lowery returns to Leelanau County with a new body of watercolor paintings on July 27 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St. in Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 6pm - sundown on Friday, July 27. The exhibition continues through August 2. Lowery approaches the genre of landscape painting from an
Discovery Days – Leelanau County Poor Farm Seeking: Memories, Photos & Stories • Life at the Leelanau County Poor Farm Second Discovery Day with the Coleman Family Kasson Township Hall, 10988 S. Newman Rd., Maple City Saturday, July 28th, 10 – noon Looking for any memorabilia about the Leelanau County Poor Farm, located west of
The Crane Wives do a musical fly-through to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage on Sunday, July 29, 8 pm. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This four-person indie folk group is a familiar presence at the Manitou Music Festival. The Crane Wives came together in Grand
Glen Lake Film Festival: Books to Movies Monday nights @ 8:00 pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall July 30th : "The Great Gatsby" 1974 romantic drama based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, directed by Jack Clayton and produced by David Merrick from a screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola. The film stars Robert Redford along
Open to the Public, a Stargazing and Constellation Lesson held at Leelanau Observatory A clear night provides the perfect setting for a star-filled sky, made even more visible by our 14″ Celestron Telescope in the Lanphier Observatory. You’ll see plenty of heavenly objects in bright, brilliant detail, and learn from Norm Wheeler, our local authority
The Fruit Salad Friend By Maria Dismondy Cardinal Rule Press. $10.95 Chloe loves going to school, but lately something is different. Chloe has all the ingredients of a great friend - kindness, empathy, compassion, and more. Chloe wonders, "What do you do when friends don't treat you with kindness?" Find out how this brave girl
Leelanau County native Emma Cook -- and her Questionable Company -- return to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage Wednesday, August 1, 8 pm. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Born in the thriving Burlington, Vermont music scene, three friends raised on funk, jazz, blues, and soul
Open to the Public, a Stargazing and Constellation Lesson held at Leelanau Observatory A clear night provides the perfect setting for a star-filled sky, made even more visible by our 14″ Celestron Telescope in the Lanphier Observatory. You’ll see plenty of heavenly objects in bright, brilliant detail, and learn from Norm Wheeler, our local authority
Musicians on the Patio at M22 Glen Arbor Blake Elliot performing 8/2 from 5-7pm Blake Elliott has a recipe for a sweet sound: start with a little folk, throw in some jazz, add a touch of funk, and finish off with a healthy dose of the blues and soul. Coupled with a trademark vintage look
Plein Art Weekend: SUNDOWNER | Thursday, August 2 at sunset - 8 – 10:30 pm The kick-off event of the 10th annual Plein Art Weekend is the Sundowner – a challenging painting opportunity that features artists capturing the beauty and awe of the sunset over Glen Lake and Lake Michigan. In true plein air fashion,
It is time to get your yoga mat or blanket out and head to Glen Haven Beach for Yoga on the Beach! Amy Hubbell is our instructor and there is nothing as soothing as doing yoga on a pristine Lake Michigan beach. Amy will lead a session each Friday mornings through August 10. These sessions are held at Glen
Center Gallery hosts its annual Home + Table Show Aug. 3 - 9 at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception to open this group show is Friday, Aug. 3, 6 - 8 pm. Home is where the art is, and Home + Table celebrates artist-made objects for the abode – artisan
The public is welcome to come and share By Heart Poetry, Stories, or Music or to simply enjoy the experience of a community bonfire on the shore of Lake Michigan. 30th Anniversary! Friday Nights at 8pm | June 29 - August 3 The Leelanau School Beach/Bonfire Area, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636 $1 http://leelanau.org/serving-leelanau-community/the-beach-bards/
Run to Preserve Historic Buildings and Landscapes in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Saturday, August 4, 2018 Race Organizer: Historic Sleeping Bear Preservation, official nonprofit partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose your Race: Farmers Flat and Fast 5K, Homesteader’s Hardcore 5K, and Tiller’s 10K. Kid’s Schoolhouse Dash. Walkers welcome. Proud to be a part of
Paint Out Event and Sale: Saturday, August 4 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 10 annual Plein Air Weekend culminates with the main event, the Paint Out event and sale on Saturday, August 4. Sixty-five artists vied early to be included in this all-day painting
August 5 Sunday Open Gardens for the Family 11-2 Drop in to explore the Olsen farm vegetable Garden with fun, guided activities for all ages. You might discover what’s growing in season, practice historic planting techniques, go on an insect safari or explore the wild world of soil!
August 5, Sunday Let’s Visit the Neighbors! Port Oneida Bike Tour 2 from 2-4 pm Experience what it was like to drop in on neighbors in and around historic Port Oneida to catch up on all the news! As you travel by bicycles on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, a gravel road and paved Port
Northern Michigan siblings Penny and Radel Rosin, aka Oh Brother, big Sister, bring a comfortable, comedic essence to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage on Sunday, August 5, 8 pm. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This brother and sister duo covers the music spectrum with entrancing
