Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Pam Spicer - artist open house
2023-11-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library will host local artist Pam Spicer, whose paintings are now on display in the library’s Program Room. Light refreshments will be served.

HAPPY Exhibit and Opening Reception
2024-01-12 17:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Opening Reception
The happiest place on Earth might well be Disney World. In its first 2024 exhibit, HAPPY, the Glen Arbor Arts Center is vying for that title. HAPPY opens January 12 with a reception, 5-7 pm. The public is welcome.
HAPPY features the work of 26 artists who explore and interpret the many facets and meanings of happiness: literal to metaphorical, in 2D + 3D. The exhibition travels the happiness spectrum — from representational to nonrepresentational, realistic to abstract. Happy continues in the GAAC’s Main Gallery through March 21. Read more about Happy at https://glenarborart.org/exhibits/ The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Gallery Walk + Talk
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new exhibits, Happy and Tree Of Life | Connecting The World, is February 24, 1 pm. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of the exhibits. The Walk + Talk is free.
Happy features the work of 26 visual artists who explore the many facets of happiness. Tree Of Life is an installation of soft sculptural animals, part of Traverse City artist Mary Fortuna’s continuing interest in this ancient, mythologic symbol of interconnectedness. Read about both exhibits at GlenArborArt.org/ EXHIBITS.

By Hand Project
2024-03-29 - 2024-05-30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Human hands with their dexterous, opposable thumbs have allowed us to innovate, to use tools, to become nimble, skillful, creative, and artful makers. The Glen Arbor Arts Center By Hand project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; and a demonstration of what human hands can make. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30, 2024, and offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, and literary arts.
In a time of machine dominance, there is case to be made that right now is the perfect moment to celebrate making-by-hand. The By Hand project challenges this techno-centric time with these programs:
• By Hand, the exhibition, March 29 – May 30
• Coffee With the Authors | The Letter League, April 6, 1 pm
• By Hand: Architecture, April 13, 1 pm
• By Hand: Making Music, April 20, 1 pm
• By Hand: Artificial Intelligence In The Arts, May 4, 1 pm
For more information about all the By Hand programs go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. All programs are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

BY HAND Project Opening Reception
2024-03-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center launches its By Hand project with a reception March 29, 5-7 pm. By Hand – an exhibition and four topical discussions – is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; and a demonstration of what human hands can make. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30, 2024, and offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, and literary arts. The opening reception is free, and a public event.
For more information about all the By Hand programs go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. All programs are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Coffee with the Authors: The Letter League
2024-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing. The 2024 series kicks off April 6, 1 am at the Glen Arbor Arts Center with Heather Spooner, owner of Ampersand Lettering Lab, an art and hand lettering business in Traverse City. Spooner will talk about The Letter League, an adult pen pal project she created to encourage writing letters by hand during the COVID pandemic. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation.
The Letter League is the story of finding human connection during the pandemic. When Spooner launched the idea in April 2020, the response was immediate, and enthusiastic. In that time, Spooner has connected more than 550 letter writers from around the world with one another. The Letter League also caught the attention of Los Angeles filmmaker Michelle Boyaner of Greenie Films, and a documentary about “stories of connection in a disconnected time” was created. During Coffee With The Authors Spooner will talk about hand-written letters sent by the post office, and the documentary’s April 27, Traverse City premiere at the Dennos Museum Center.
This Coffee With The Authors interview is part of the GAAC’s By Hand project, an exploration of making and creating by hand in a time of machine dominance. The project runs March 29 – May 30. Read more about By Hand at GlenArborArt.org /EXHIBITS. Coffee With The Authors is supported by the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library. It is offered without charge. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Chris Lamb: Landscape Astrophotography
2024-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Christopher Lamb will share examples of his unique compositions, combining the beauty of landscape photography with the wonderment of the night sky. The result is a gallery of the night sky not visible with the naked eye, with all of its colors, detail and clarity. Come join us for a discussion about the images of the night sky, how they were made, and the various methods through which cameras provide a look at something that is both mysterious and familiar all within one image.

MUSIC: BY FOOT!
2024-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Pete Farmer, founder and owner of Farmer Foot Drums, brings his menagerie of hand- and foot-operated percussion instruments and music to the Glen Arbor Arts Center, May 11, for a family-friendly program. This concert of interactive songs begins at 11 am. The program is free. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Farmer will bring his instrument petting zoo to the May 11 program. Participants will be able to try out several of Farmer’s inventive, and unexpected hand-built instruments following his performance.
A Leelanau County resident, Farmer performs at the GAAC as part of By Hand, a project exploring the creativity of human hand work in a techno-centric age. By Hand continues through May 30, and is supported by Michigan Humanities. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Art Opening and More at Glen Arbor Wines
2024-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, at Glen Arbor Wines from 4 to 7 p.m. Take in our mini-art show, “Reflections of Sleeping Bear,” and meet the incredibly talented exhibitors: artists Linda Dewey, Morgan Fisher, Maryann Barnes and photographer Eric Raymond. Gracie Dickinson will also join us with her vintage maps and photos of Leelanau County.
Wait, there are more great reasons to stop by! Leelanau Cheese demonstrates the delicious art of melting their locally made raclette from 4 to 6 p.m., and the very talented musician John Piatek performs from 5 to 7 p.m.
We’ll also be offering 25 percent off on bottles of wine, gift boxes and candles!

Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2024-06-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-23 09:00 - 13:00 and 3 more dates
The Glen Arbor Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM, June 4th – September 10th. The market location is behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636. Enjoy a wide varitey of quality vendors, farmers and producers.

GAAC Members Create Returns
2024-06-07 - 2024-08-08 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
An annual tradition returns to the Glen Arbor Arts Center. Members Create, an exhibition showcasing GAAC members’ talent, opens in the GAAC Main Gallery with a reception June 7, 5- 8 pm. The exhibit features the work of 41 current members, in an array of work: 2D + 3D media including: clay, collage, fiber, mixed media, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and more.
The evening is rounded out with a performance by the Fivemind Reeds Quintet, 7-8 pm on the GAAC Front Porch Stage. The Los Angeles-based reed quintet, part of the Interlochen Center for the Arts’ Sound Garden project and the GAAC’s Mantiou Music series, will perform a program of revitalized chamber music. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled.
Members Create may also be viewed online. The virtual version may be found at: GlenArborArt.org/EXHIBITS. Members Create is on display through August 8. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Late Night Friday + Fivemind Reeds Quintet Front Porch Concert
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays kicks off Friday, June 7 with an opening reception and a Front Porch Concert. In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery, 5 – 8 pm. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery.
The Fivemind Reeds Quintet launches its Manitou Music residency with a Front Porch Concert. The Los Angeles-based reed quintet, part of the Interlochen Center for the Arts’ Sound Garden project, will perform a program of revitalized chamber music. The concert is from 7-8 pm. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Late Night Friday
2024-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays | June 14
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues June 14, 5 – 8 pm. In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Late Night Friday + A to Z Music Front Porch Concert
2024-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays June 21
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues June 21 with open galleries and a Front Porch concert, 5 – 8 pm.
A to Z Music performs on the GAAC’s Front Porch stage. Zinnia Dungjen and Audrey Mason are a singer-songwriter duo from Interlochen Arts Academy, and will perform a unique blend of original songs and covers. The concert is 5 – 7 pm. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments.
In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery. Both galleries are open 5 – 8 pm.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Late Night Friday + The Might Tundra Tones Front Porch Concert
2024-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays June 28
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues June 28 with open galleries and a Front Porch concert, 5 – 8 pm.
The Mighty Tundra Tones heat up the GAAC’s Front Porch stage with of funk, jazz, rock, swing, and more. The concert is 5-7 pm. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments.
In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery. Both galleries are open 5 – 8 pm.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Late Night Friday + Ron Getz Front Porch Concert
2024-07-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays July 12
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues July 12 with open galleries and a Front Porch concert, 5 – 8 pm.
Hometown favorite Ron Getz, guitarist and composer, is on the GAAC’s Front Porch stage. Getz moves fluidly between jazz, blues, and rock. The concert is 5-7 pm. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments.
In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery. Both galleries are open 5 – 8 pm.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Late Night Friday
2024-07-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays July 19
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues July 19 with open galleries, 5 – 8 pm.
In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery. Both galleries are open 5 – 8 pm.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER TO HOST 15TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR WEEKEND AUGUST 2 & 3
2024-08-02 17:00 - 2024-08-03 19:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Bouma
Executive Director
Glen Arbor Arts Center
231/334-6112
director@glenarborart.org
GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER TO HOST 15TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR WEEKEND AUGUST 2 & 3
(July 18, 2024) – Over 75 talented artists from across Michigan and throughout the Midwest will converge on Glen Arbor on August 2 & 3 for the annual Plein Air Weekend hosted by The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC). The event includes two outdoor painting competitions and exhibitions of original work at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The weekend begins with the popular Quick Draw on August 2. This year’s theme is “Country Roads, Take Me Home” and artists will have a 3-hour window of time to paint in the Glen Arbor Area. The artists return to the Glen Arbor Town Hall in the late afternoon to enter their work in the judged exhibit. The public is invited to view and purchase the Quick Draw artwork at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Friday, August 2 from 5-6:30 pm.
For the day-long Paint Out on August 3, artists may paint anywhere in the area, including the villages of Glen Arbor and Empire, the beautiful blues of Glen Lake, and the National Park. The Paint Out exhibit and sale is on Saturday, August 3 from 5:30-7 pm at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. GAAC will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, along with two honorable mentions. The first prize is The Amy L. Clark-Carels award of $1,000, given in memory of this talented local artist.
“2024 marks our 15th year of this annual event bringing together the incredible creative talent that exists within the artist community. There will be over 100 pieces of original art on display for our Saturday sale. Whether you’re there to purchase or simply to view, their work is a visual feast for the eyes! We hope you will join us in celebrating and supporting the creative spirit of these talented artists.” PAW Co-Chair Rita Witler & Georgia Gietzen explain.
The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Art Center. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings benefit the participating artists and the GAAC. For more information, visit GlenArborArt.org.

Port Oneida Fair
2024-08-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as park rangers and local history experts share the area’s history. Watch as teams of oxen and horses cut, load, and haul hay and artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills.
