Dennis O’Mara, the Glen Arbor Art Association artist-in-residence (AIR) May 18-31, talks about his two-week stay Thursday, May 29, 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. O’Mara, a Hastings, Michigan, resident, works in many media – from pastel to oil, linoleum cut to cast paper – and is at work
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A reception for "Color of Light," Center Gallery's first show of its 2014 season, is May 30, 6 p.m. at the gallery.“Color of Light” features work by two artists in paint and porcelain. Ann Arbor ceramist Elizabeth Lurie and Maple City painter Carol Spaulding both draw on the world of flowers, vegetables and other plant
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Maple City artist Carol C. Spaulding will conduct a painting demonstration June 8, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This demonstration is open to the public as part of the artist’s exhibition, “Color of Light,” at Center Gallery through June 26. Spaulding looks to her home garden, as well
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A drought-striken New Mexico town is the setting for writer Edward Helfers’s novel-in-progress. Helfers, the Glen Arbor Art Association’s (GAAA) artist-in-residence (AIR) June 1-14, will talk about work done on his tale of tourists, pilgrims and an image of Jesus Christ that appears at the base of a local church, on Thursday, June 12, 7:30
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It's the 2nd Annual Wings of Wonder Reception/Fundraiser/Donor Appreciation Party! This is your backstage pass to get up-close with the birds, meet the friends of this wonderful non-profit organization, get some photos, and enjoy Wine & hors d'oeuvers. Donation of $50 per person - for all ages from 10 to 110!*** Make your reservation today!
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Sleeping Bear Dunes park ranger Jim Dal Sasso will share stories and photographs from his long career with the National Park Service. "Ranger Jim" has served in parks all across the country, from Denali to the Everglades, spending the last 20 years patrolling our local lakeshore. Before his retirement in July, Jim will offer his
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Grupo Ayé is the perfect choice to headline for “Rock the River,” The Leelanau School’s benefit concert. Much more than a Cuban salsa band, the group has crafted its own cultural identity by incorporating various genres including Latin jazz, merengue and mambo, among others. The band also takes pride in their showmanship; making shows a |
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2014 Tennis Tournament at the Glen Arbor Tennis Courts and Park. All funds raised goes back into the Community Park
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“Leelanau Lake Effect” comes to Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This series of oil and pastel paintings by Chicago artist Liz Wall opens June 27 with a 6 p.m. reception. The exhibition continues through July 3. Wall’s painting begins in the field. The final works are part
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Sunday June 29th from 4:00 to 6:00pm the Empire Area Community Emergency Fund Concert will be held at The Manor on Glen Lake. As always the concert is free to attend and is also family friendly. The featured performers "BoBossa" will be setup on the north end of the magnificent covered front porch and a full
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Chicago artist Liz Wall conducts a painting demonstration July 1, 1 p.m. as part of her exhibition “Leelanau Lake Effect” at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Wall works in both oil and pastel paint. She’ll demonstrate her technique and talk about process and painting in Leelanau County. For more information call 231/334-3179.
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The Glen Lake Community celebrates the 4th of July: 10 AM | Flag Raising @ Old Settlers Park in Burdickville. 12:00 PM | Parade - downtown Glen Arbor. The Line-up @ 11 AM in Glen Haven. Then parade will make it's way along M-22 through downtown Glen Arbor. 4 PM | Boat Parade on the Empire painter Craig Weisse exhibits Impressionist images of his shoreline community July 4-10, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Weisse, a retired physician, has lived in Empire for 25 years. In that time he has focused his painting on the locality, both its natural features as well as the historical and neighborhood buildings
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