June 23-25 Thurs-Sat. Kraitz Cabin Volunteer preservation project 9 am – 4 pm This is the oldest structure on the mainland in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The replacement of deteriorated logs will have been completed by our log restoration contractor. In this project, volunteers will re-build the roof and loft floor and clean up
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The City Opera House is proud to again present the Magic Thursday Artists for a three-month art exhibition and sale July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 - Monday thru Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The exhibition features original fine art paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic. A portion of all sales
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Come celebrate with us on our 8th annual 4th of July "Hotdog fundraiser". We will be selling "Mikowki's Market" store made hotdogs, chips, drinks and many "trinkets" for the 4th of July. This is our only fundraiser and would love to have you join us. |
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The opening reception, with refreshments, will be held on July 6, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City Opera House, 106 East Front Street, Traverse City. Several artists are from Leelanau County. Featured artists are: Sue Bowerman, Pat Dixon, Nancy Donley, Linda Goodpaster, Veronique Jonas, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Sherry McNamara, Marilyn Rebant,
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July 7 – Sept 1 Horse and Wagon Tours – Thursdays 4:30 pm & 5:45 Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor. Donation of $18 for adults, |
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Cincinnati painter Joe Stewart will conduct a painting demonstration as part of his exhibition at Center Gallery on Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. The demonstration is open to the public. Center Gallery is located at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Stewart paints in oil, both en plein air and in the studio. His new
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18th Annual Dune Climb Concert Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat’l Lakeshore Equal parts fast-paced and soulful, 5-piece modern-folk Americana act, The Way Down Wanderers, draw listeners in with energy, originality and soulful generosity. Youthful and professionally trained, these young men captivate audiences with soaring instrumentals, foot stomping sing-alongs and a lively stage show. Gather your lawn chairs and
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Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway Monday July 11 and 25 at 9:00 p.m. Behind Forest Gallery Join us for for Movie Night with Ernest Hemingway, we will be showing two of the many film adaptations of his novels. The original film version of A Farewell to Arms released in 1932 and starred Helen Hayes and |
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Becky Thatcher Designs will welcome Marcel Roelofs to both its Glen Arbor and Traverse City locations for trunk shows this July. European designer Roelofs has lived and worked in Germany since the 70’s. A self-taught designer, Roelofs has created a unique interchangeable clasp system for necklaces, earrings and rings that has brought him international recognition. |
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July 14-16 Volunteer Project at Kraitz Cabin (2nd stage) 9:00 – 4:00 pm This second Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear summer project at the Kraitz cabin will proceed to the next step of restoring windows and doors. Need six volunteers with carpentry skills. Volunteer now! |
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The Manitou Music Festival is pleased to welcome Nessa. Nessa is an exciting new Celtic fusion ensemble, led by flutist/vocalist Kelly McDermott, presenting a dynamic array of freshly arranged ancient Celtic ballads and folk songs from the U.K. This upbeat band combines classical, jazz, and Irish influences with accents of world music, along with clever,
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45th ANNUAL GLEN ARBOR ART FAIR, put on by the Glen Lake Women's Club features a variety of 100 carefully selected artists, along with lunch, face-painting and other activities. 2016 even is scheduled for July 20th
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July 20 Wednesday. ROOT Stories 10 am – noon Leonard Thoreson, descendant of Port Oneida’s Thoreson Farm, will talk about his family’s life on the farm. In this program he will share his love and history of Port Oneida as well as lead a tour of the Thoreson Farm including the interior. Leonard still lives
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Great Lakes troubadour Lee Murdock has formed a new band, Blue Horizon, adding buoyant harmonies and rhythmic undercurrents to build a sound that’s as refreshing as a splash of fresh water over the bow. Lee Murdock is broadly acknowledged as “the premier interpreter of songs and tales about the Great Lakes,” Blue Horizon's arrangements of
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Volunteer Tuck Point Foundation Training and Repairs July 21-23, 9:00 am – 4 pm Kropp Farmhouse on M-22 just west of Good Harbor road. This stone foundation is in bad shape. The NPS will teach our volunteers on the artful craft of repairing the stone foundation with a mortar recipe. Your help will make a |
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This Brooklyn-based blues duo consists of Hugh Pool on guitar, boot board, vocals, and harmonica, and John Ragusa on any number of flutes, tin whistles, jaw harp, and conch shells. Inventive instrumental know-how and boundless blues expression evoke the muggy Mississippi Delta. Together they are a potent force in contemporary blues – original and interesting.
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Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway Monday July 11 and 25 at 9:00 p.m. Behind Forest Gallery Join us for for Movie Night with Ernest Hemingway, we will be showing two of the many film adaptations of his novels. The original film version of A Farewell to Arms released in 1932 and starred Helen Hayes and |
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Yes, this is the 10th Birthday for the Glen Arbor Women's Club "Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids' Run." Join us for the celebration on Tuesday, July 26th, at 9:00 a.m. in front of Cherry Republic on Lake St. in Glen Arbor, Michigan. This is a favorite event for both local residents and
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The Crane Wives are a home grown indie-folk group that defies musical stereotypes. They utilize three-part harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a passion for songs crafted to create music that is both accessible and innovative. Their live show features contagious energy with original music that ranges from quiet ballads to danceable groove.
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Jeremy Kittel is a fiddler, violinist, and composer, fluent in multiple musical genres. He moves from original Celtic compositions to Irish-tinged jazz, new grass and triplefiddle harmonies, with startling improvisations and plenty of traditional Scottish and Irish tunes. Joshua Pinkham, mandolin, and guitarist Quinn Bachand round out the trio.
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Jeremy Kittel is a fiddler, violinist, and composer, fluent in multiple musical genres. He moves from original Celtic compositions to Irish-tinged jazz, new grass and triplefiddle harmonies, with startling improvisations and plenty of traditional Scottish and Irish tunes. Joshua Pinkham, mandolin, and guitarist Quinn Bachand round out the trio.
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