Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Glen Lake Bridge Walk
2016-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5th at 12 noon
Since 1995, Glen Arborites close out the summer season with the annual Labor Day Bridge walk. The walk goes .3 miles across the Narrows Bridge, that passes over the two Glen Lakes. Meet at noon at On The Narrows Marina to participate!
Before and after the ceremonial walk, find plenty of recreation and things to do for the whole family. >Browse more “Things to Do”
This year, Glen Arbor Bridge walkers can buy a commemorative T-shirt for $15. Lunch served on the North side of the bridge by Art’s immediately after the walk.

#glenlake #GlenArbor #laborday #thingstodo #vacation #familyfriendly #upnorth #puremichigan #shopsmall

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Volunteer Project: Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
2016-09-11 14:30 - 17:00 | MI
Sunday, September 11th. Twice a year we help keep Port Oneida beautiful by picking up litter along M-22. Meet at the Olsen Farm, 3 miles north of Glen Arbor at 2:30 PM. Volunteer here!

Chamber Member Meeting - Sept. 2016
2016-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
September 13th, 2016
Please join us for the September 2016 Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting, hosted at
Century 21 Northland/Northland Vacation Rentals
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

BioBlitz at Sleeping Bear Dunes
2016-09-17 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
On Saturday, September 17, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
(National Lakeshore) can become citizen scientists for the day by joining the park’s quest to
showcase the biodiversity of the National Lakeshore through a BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a time for
scientists, students, teachers, families, and park visitors to team up to identify as many organisms as
possible.
Interested visitors should sign up ahead of time to choose a hike with an expert, allowing them to
learn about the intriguing plant and animal species they might find. All hikers will meet at the Dune
Climb parking lot at their assigned time.
Sign-up details are available at
https://ceruleancenter.org/bioblitz. Visitors may also use the iNaturalist smartphone app to explore
the National Lakeshore on their own.
The Lakeshore’s event is called “Blitz the Bear,” and marks the launch of the Great Lakes Bioblitz,
an initiative led by the National Lakeshore’s partner, the Cerulean Center, to study biodiversity in the
Great Lakes region. Space is limited, so interested parties should register early to secure a spot.
Citizen scientists and environmental stewards of all ages are needed.
Blitz the Bear is free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
in Empire, or at the Dune Climb fee booth. Passes cost $15 per vehicle for seven days, or $30 for an
annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.
Visitors are also encouraged to share their adventures at FindYourPark.com and on social media
using hashtags #FindYourPark and #sleepingbearnps. For questions or concerns regarding these
events, please call 231-326- 4700, ext. 5005.
For more in-depth information about the National Lakeshore, please go to www.nps.gov/slbe. Also,
check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sbdnl, Twitter site at
www.twitter.com/sleepingbearnps, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/sleepingbearnps.
Contact: Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 231-326- 4700, ext. 5010
Secondary Contact: Lisa Griebel, lisa_griebel@nps.gov, 231-326- 4726

After School Art- Grades 1-6
2016-10-04 16:00 - 2016-10-26 16:00 | MI
Children will have fun exploring a variety of art materials and enjoy the camaraderie of other young creators in this 4 week session each Tuesday. Experienced instructors will help children tap into their creative abilities. A snack and art supplies are included.
Pre-registration is required by September 30, 2016. Tuition assistance is available. Glen Lake students may ride the bus to the Art Association after school and parents pick them up at the GAAA after class. Bus permission slips are available here and are required to be turned into the elementary office.

Empire Area Museum Complex Heritage Day
2016-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Empire Museum, 11544 LaCore, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
EMPIRE AREA MUSEUM COMPLEX CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2016 from 1-4PM

This year will feature a presentation by Elizabeth Mitchell, soprano and Ted Badgerow, tenor. Called the Dodworth Duo, they will bring songs to life
with vocals and instruments from the 1835-1895 era. They will be strolling the grounds entertaining from 1-4 PM all Heritage Day afternoon.
There will be demonstrations in the making of apple cider, ice cream, butter, apple butter, maple sugar candy, sauerkraut, and other demonstrations using turn of the century methods.
Other entertainment and activities will include black smithing, woodworking, recorded old phonograph and music box music and player piano demonstrations.
There will also be several old tractors, cars and bicycles spread throughout the museum grounds providing various demonstrations. Old style hit and miss engines will also be put to work pumping water and grinding corn.
According to chairperson Dave Taghon, our 44rd Heritage Days Celebration marks the end of another great season of keeping our past alive.
The local Empire Quilters have donated another beautiful quilt to be raffled off during the festivities to benefit the Empire Museum. Tickets will be available until the 3:00 PM raffle.
Operated by the Empire Area Heritage Group, the museum’s four building complex- Main Building; One-Room School; 1911 Hose House (Fire Station); and the Billy Beeman Barn is recognized by many as one of the most unique in northern Michigan.
Please bring the whole family and join in on the activities.
We are always looking for new exhibitors for any old crafts , collections or displays!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
CONTACT: Dave at empiremuseum@yahoo.com 231-326-5519

Chamber Member Fall Dinner
2016-10-11 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
October 11th, 2016
Please join us for our Annual Glen Lake Chamber Member Dinner on October 11th at The Homestead’s Café Manitou.
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Dinner & Meeting*
*Cost of Dinner and drinks. Special Menu for the event.
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

LPCC Business After Hours - Thursday, October 13
2016-10-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm at The Leelanau School which is located near The Homestead.

As members of the LPCC, they are anxious to have fellow chamber members come to their facility to learn about the school, its mission and everything that they offer to their students.

The students will not be on campus at the time so they will be able to provide refreshments!

Glen Arbor Art Association's Readers' Theater presents Radio Days
2016-10-14 19:30 - 2016-10-15 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor Art Association’s Readers’ Theater Radio Days is a nostalgic look back at the golden era of radio. This production is actually two playlets, with the first being a comedy and the second a mystery. A broadcast from the NBC program ”The Fabulous Dr. Tweedy” deals with a bumbling college professor and a young child left by her father into his care. A CBS program “Inner Sanctum” provides the second offering, which was called “The Voice On The Wire.”
As always, the seats are free, are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with reservations possible in advance at a new address,gaaareaderstheater@gmail.com.

Team Zero - FREE class
2016-10-20 06:00 - 20:30 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
JOIN THE TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE…TAKE OUR FREE CLASS!
Just one incidence of child sexual abuse is too much. It’s up to us – each of us – to keep our children safe.
TEAM ZERO IS HERE TO HELP EVERY ADULT LEARN:
• How to talk about sexual health
• How to PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE
• How to REPORT ABUSE & SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR
Date: October 20th, 2016
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Location: Empire Town Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
It’s time to be brave. It’s time to speak up and speak out for children. If we don’t, who will?
The more we know how child sexual abuse happens, the better we can protect the children in our care. Joining Team Zero and taking our free class helps a build a region where adults are informed and children are safe and healthy.
Hosted by Duneswood Resort and Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate. Food will be provided to those who RSVP, to: jody@grocersdaughter.com by Oct. 18th

Halloween ~ Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor
2016-10-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us on Sunday October 30th 2016, just before Halloween, from 12-4pm for a fun afternoon of trick or treating in downtown Glen Arbor! Dress up in your Halloween finest and bring the whole family for treats from all participating businesses. This is a wonderful event, open to the public, and free for all to enjoy!
Beyond trick or treating, it’s a great time of year to shop off-season sales, get some locally sourced holiday gifts and dine at a variety of eateries.
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly recreation from a simple hike in the National Park, take a bike ride on the new section of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, play at the Glen Arbor community park, or take a relaxing scenic drive.

Event photos provided by Bob Ashmun © Ashmun Portrait Art ~ Thank you. Please contact for permission to use.

#halloween #trickortreat #glenarbor #fall #familyfriendly #thingstodo

Plein Air Painters of Northwest Michigan
2016-11-01 10:00 - 2017-01-02 17:00 | City Opera House, 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Plein Air Painters of NW Michigan will be exhibiting over 100 paintings at the historic City Opera House. The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, November 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a secondary reception being held in conjunction with Ladies Shopping Night downtown on Thursday, December 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and both receptions are free and open to the public. There will be works in a variety of mediums, oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. Paintings are priced for holiday shopping and most will be $300.00 or less. A percentage of each sale benefits the City Opera House. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and also open during ticketed evening and weekend shows.

PJ Party Shopping Event | Glen Arbor
2016-11-25 05:00 - 08:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Kick off the weekend Friday morning November 25th 2016 from 5 – 8am, with Glen Arbor’s traditional Annual PJ Party: A wonderfully stylish version of Day-After-Thanksgiving shopping. Shops and Restaurants may each hold their own hours of participation. Check with individuals for opening times.
Wander boutique and specialty shops in your PJ’s for extra discounts on clothing, gourmet foods, household decor, Michigan/USA Made products, locally made gifts, Art, Jewelry, Toys and More!
Bring your family and friends, grab coffee, baked goods and breakfast or lunch while in Glen Arbor that morning, too.
Following, Friday evening is the Tree Lighting and Holiday Market Preview party at the Town Hall. Then, on Saturday #shopsmall in town and get local artisan made goods and gifts at both Empire and Glen Arbor’s Holiday Marketplaces!
Participating shops, with special hours and deals will be open during this event:
Becky Thatcher | 5-7am
Northwoods Hardware | 5 – 8am
Northwoods Home & Gift | 5am
M22 & The Cyclery | 5am
Petoskey Petes | 6 – 8am
Cottage Book Shop | 6:30 – 8:30am
Art’s Tavern & T-Shirt Shop | 5am
Leelanau Coffee Roasters | 5am
The Yarn Shop
Cherry Republic
Rocky’s at The Homestead | 8am – 2pm
Bay Wear | 5am
View, download and print PDF of Participating Merchants flyer & weekend festivities.

Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview Party!
2016-11-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview party
Friday, November 25th, 2016 | 6:30pm – 8pm
at the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Glen Arbor’s annual Tree Lighting and Caroling, located outside in front of the Town Hall, off of M-22/Western Ave. in downtown Glen Arbor happens promptly at 6:45pm.
The Holiday Market “Preview Party” is located inside the Town Hall immediately following the tree lighting. Mingle, shop and get first picks of all the artisan goods during the Holiday Marketplace preview party, from 7-8pm!

> The Holiday Market
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #Christmastime #Leelanau #winter

Holiday Marketplaces 2016
2016-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
Glen Arbor | Marketplace open from 10am – 4pm
in the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Shop 30 vendors providing locally made artisan goods at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. During the market from 12-2:30pm – Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your camera for some great fun and photo opportunities.

(If you are a vendor or artisan and have any questions, please contact Patricia at patricia@glenarborbnb.com / 847.570.4891)
Empire | Marketplace open from 11am – 5pm
in the Empire Township Hall
The annual happenings are presented in tandem.
Empire showcases nearly 20 artisan vendors including: handcrafted jewelry and tile works, delicious foods and candies, paintings and stunning photographs, designer cards, holiday ornaments and wreaths, beautiful knitwear and hand-made goods.
There are different artisans at each market and plenty of time in the day to shop both!
No admission fee for any event, and open to the Public.
Did you know?
This Saturday is also the national #shopsmall Saturday! Presented by American Express. Enjoy the benefits of local shops and restaurants that participate!

Related Events:
• “Better than Black Friday PJ Party” in Glen Arbor on Nov. 25th
• Tree Lighting & Caroling, plus the Holiday Market Preview Party on Friday Night, Nov. 25th
Quick Links:
• Find other Things to Do while you’re in Leelanau
• Browse the area Business Directory
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #santaclaus #kids #winter #Christmastime

READERS’ THEATER: THE BISHOP’S WIFE
2016-12-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Auditions are over and Director, Teddy House, has selected an outstanding cast for her holiday production of GAAA Readers’ Theater, <i>The Bishop’s Wife</i>. It’s a tale of a bishop’s struggles at Christmas-time to build a cathedral. While working to raise money for this mighty edifice, the relationships with his family suffer. When an angel, Dudley, is sent to help the bishop, Henry, really wonders what this charming Dudley was sent to help with. Will Henry’s love for his family be mended, or will an angel win out?
The cast has Brian Iler as the angel, Dudley, Pete LaPlaca as the bishop Jean Jenkins, as the bishop’s wife, Karen Ford as Madame Professor and Matilda. Rhonda Richards as Mrs. Hamilton, Jan Ross as Mr. Magenti, Debby and Mrs. Martin, Rob McWatt as the blind man and the cab driver,Sylvester. Dorothy Wepking will play Miss Cassaway and Miss Stevens, and the assistant director, Susan McConnell is also our Narrator.

The Bishop’s Wife Cast
The curtain goes up for the show Friday and Saturday, December 2 & 3, 2016 at 7:30pm, at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church at 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd. in Glen Arbor.
As always, performances are free and reservations are suggested, please email: gaaareaderstheater@gmail.com.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Centennial Film Festival
2016-12-17 12:00 - 14:30 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Rangers and staff at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be presenting short films from a number of National Park Service sites December 17th at 12:00pm. This two day film festival will be the final event in our centennial celebration of the National Park Service.
The National Park Service will be finishing out the 2016 centennial year with 413 individual park sites. These sites encompass some of the most beautiful and important natural, cultural and historical resources in the United States. Explore some of these treasured places in a series of National Park Service Films, each film a reflection of a different national park or national heritage location from around the country. The festival will be held December 17th at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, MI, starting at 12:00 pm and lasting approximately 2 ½ hours. There is no charge for this program and visitors are welcome to watch as many or few films as they like.

Songs, Stories & S'mores
2016-12-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join in on some good ‘ole fashioned family fun. Local folk musicians and story tellers host an evening of sing-a-long songs and story time at Mountain Flowers Lodge from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We’ll also have the outdoor fireplace roaring for marshmallow roasting and s’mores.
Adults: $12; Children $9; Children under 5 years old are free.

Songs, Stories & S'mores
2016-12-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead
Join in on some good ‘ole fashioned family fun. Local folk musicians and story tellers host an evening of sing-a-long songs and story time at Mountain Flowers Lodge from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We’ll also have the outdoor fireplace roaring for marshmallow roasting and s’mores.
Adults: $12; Children $9; Children under 5 years old are free.

Magic Show with Ben Whiting
2016-12-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead
With a career spanning from the Magic Castle in Los Angeles to New York’s Off-Broadway playhouses, Award-winning actor, playwright, and magician Ben Whiting is one of the world’s premiere entertainers. With corporate and private clients alike prizing his humor, originality, and ability to connect with an audience, Ben combines these things with world-class sleight of hand and mind reading to create an entertainment experience second to none.
Show happens at Mountain Flowers Lodge on Thursday, December 29th from 7–8 pm. Cost is $5 per person and $20 for a family of five or more. To learn more, visit http://www.benwhiting.com/. For tickets, contact 231.334.5100.

Saturday Snowshoe Hikes
2017-01-07 13:00 - 2017-03-04 15:45 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be hosting ranger-led snowshoe hikes every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from January 7, 2017 through March 11, 2017.
Meet at the visitor center at 9922 Front St. Empire, MI. If you don’t have your own, snowshoes will be loaned at no charge. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are required whether you need to borrow snowshoes or have your own.
Ranger-led snowshoe hikes have a limit on the number of participants. Please call 231-326-4700, extension 5010, for details and to make reservations.

Gonzo's Bigg Dogg Brew Master Dinner
2017-01-07 17:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Nonna’s at The Homestead
The Homestead’s Chef, John Piombo and Gonzo’s Bigg Dogg Brew Master, Greg “Gonzo” Haner team up for an exclusive dinner that combines great beer with delicous food. Those of you who have experienced Nonna’s, know that Chef John has a passion for food. Like Chef, Greg “Gonzo” has a unique talent and love…but his is for craft beer and brewing. Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewing in Kalamazoo was established in 2013 and has allowed him to share is passion with others.
Guests will enjoy Gonzo’s beer throughout the entire weekend at Beppi’s. But for an exclusive experience and an opportunity to meet Chef Piombo and Gonzo join us at Nonna’s on Saturday evening for a five course meal and beer pairings. Cost is $65 per person. Reservations are required. Call 231.334.5222.

Cooking Demonstration: Fresh Pasta
2017-01-08 12:00 - 14:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Nonna’s at The Homestead
Homemade pasta adds an elegant touch to any Italian feast. Back by popular demand, Chef John Piombo of Nonna’s will offer an educational (and delicious!) cooking demonstration for those who wish to learn the art of pasta creation. $25 per person.

The Glen Arbor Art Association’s Talk About Art series with Kaz McCue this Sunday
2017-01-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
In the TALK ABOUT ART ® series, our host conducts live interviews with local and regional artists about their art making and thinking. These insightful interviews take place monthly, January-May, at no charge. Our current host, Norm Wheeler, recently retired from teaching Science and English for 32 years at the Leelanau School. He is the Director of the Lanphier Observatory, hosting public stargazing two nights a week in summer on Sleeping Bear Bay. The co-founder and continuing host of the Beach Bards Bonfire, a gathering for by heart poetry, storytelling, and music on Friday nights in high summer at the Leelanau School Beach. He also helped Crispin Campbell, Ben Bricker, and Tom Fordyce build the first stage behind the Lake St. Studio for the first season of the Manitou Music Festival many years ago. Admission is Free.
Kaz McCue has spent the past twenty-five years working in the arts as a visual artist, educator, curator, and arts administrator. He holds a BFA in photography from Parson’s School of Design and an MFA in mixed media from Long Island University/ C.W. Post Campus. Kaz has received numerous grants and awards and has exhibited his work nationally and internationally. As a curator, he has put together over 200 exhibitions and over 100 lectures and artist presentations. Kaz has taught at numerous universities, colleges and academies and has served in several arts administration positions.
As a professional, Kaz has dedicated his life to the arts. His enthusiasm and dedication has helped to define his career and his belief in the power of the arts has driven his commitment to participating in the process of the arts and mentoring young artists. Kaz is currently an Instructor of Visual Arts at the Leelanau School in Glen Arbor and he also serves as the Artistic Director at Michigan Legacy Art Park.

Cooking Demonstration: Chef Aaron’s Hell’s Kitchen Schnitzel
2017-01-15 12:00 - 14:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Nonna’s at The Homestead
Join the Homestead’s Banquet Chef Aaron Smock, a contestant on season 16 of Hell’s Kitchen, for a cooking demonstration of his signature dish, pork schnitzel. You saw it on TV, and now you can try it in person and learn to make it at home! Winter and schnitzel – a match made in heaven. Please call 231.334.5222.

Z-93 Hum Z Ski Day
2017-01-20 14:00 - 23:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join the folks from local radio station Z-93 for a Ski Day at The Homestead. They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you glide down the slopes between 2pm – 5pm. What a great way for local kids and families enjoy the afternoon of a half day of school! Note: transportation via BATA bus is available from Glen Lake School to The Homestead for just $1.50 per one way.
Special Z-93 pricing:
Lift tickets $9 per person
Rental equipment $9 per person
Beppi’s 12″ cheese pizza and pop $9
Stay on to enjoy live entertainment at Beppi’s from 8-11pm.

Cooking Demonstration: Mozzarella
2017-01-22 12:00 - 14:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Nonna’s at The Homestead
Caprese salad, pizza, veal parmesan…What do they share in common? Mozzarella cheese, of course! Have you ever wondered how mozzarella is made? Join Chef John Piombo for a cooking demonstration, and you’ll learn how to create your very own mozzarella from scratch. Includes a tasting. Please call 231.334.5222 to reserve your spot.

Mostly Music presents “The Big Bands Never Left…the Audience Went Somewhere Else”
2017-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Get behind the scenes with the “Mostly Music” series continuing in January 2017. The “Mostly Music” series is a winter extension of the Manitou Music Festival. “Mostly Music” is hosted by Bob Foskett, who programmed jazz radio in Chicago for 30 years and is now a DJ for Friday Morning Jazz at WNMC in Traverse City. Programs will be roughly 60% music, 40% discussion. There are programs in January, February, and March and if you enjoy watching and listening to live music, “Mostly Music” provides an opportunity to get some “behind-the-scenes” information too. Plus it’s another way to escape cabin fever in the throes of winter.

The first session of Mostly Music’s winter series is a lecture with recorded examples of the continuing metamorphosis of the jazz big band in American music. As American tastes in popular music changed in the 1950’s, the big bands, which were considered the core of American popular and dance music until then, seemed to be on their way to extinction.
However, creative musicians and changes in music education not only revived the big band concept, but nurtured it to the point that today there are more big bands playing jazz than during the heydays of the 30’s and 40’s….by at least a thousand fold! GAAA’s resident jazz nut Bob Foskett will trace and explain that development.

Super Soups Contest for National Homemade Soup Day
2017-02-04 11:00 - 15:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
What is your favorite soup? Is it bean with ham or perhaps tomato bisque, cheddar broccoli or chicken noodle? No matter your preference, you’re invited to celebrate National Homemade Soup Day on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at The Homestead’s “Super Soups” contest.
While homemade soup can be traced back to about 20,000 BC, the word “soup” likely comes from the French “soupe” or “sope” (meaning broth) which comes from Latin “suppa” (meaning “bread soaked in broth” – much as “sop” from Germanic sources). The word “restaurant” was first used in France in the 16th century, to refer to a highly-concentrated, inexpensive soup, sold by street vendors. In 1765, a Parisian entrepreneur opened a shop specializing in such soups, prompting the use of the modern word for eating establishments world-wide.
The Super Soups will run from 11am until 3pm, admission is $10 per person ($5 for seniors and children under 12 years of age) and includes unlimited 4-ounce samples of soup. Guests will also be given a ballot to vote on their favorite soups, with prizes awarded at the end of the day.
All proceeds from the cost of admission will go to Buckets of Rain, a Leelanau County-based organization founded in 2006 by local musician Chris Skellenger (a live entertainment regular at The Homestead). Buckets of Rain pioneered the use of gravity-fed, drip irrigation to help impoverished communities feed themselves in Lesotho, South Africa, as well as Kenya, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize.
Buckets of Rain has now focused its energies on the urban struggles in inner city Detroit. By repurposing 30 vacant lots into food production sites, they have provided hundreds of thousands of servings of vegetables, free of charge, to its partners and neighbors. Through the construction of urban gardens on abandoned city lots, Buckets of Rain has helped diminish urban blight, rekindle hope in struggling neighborhoods, bring fresh produce to the community and feed the homeless.

Winter Concert & Dance with Jazz North
2017-02-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
An extension of our popular summer concert series, The Homestead is hosting a concert at Mountain Flowers Saturday, February 4 from 7pm to 10pm. The music and energy will be so inspiring you’ll have a hard time sitting still.
Jazz North is a “little” big band combining the best acoustic and electric jamz for all genres. The horn section gels with the rhythm section to perform everything from funk to swing to rhythm and blues. You’ll also hear some Latin, bebop, and rock. This seven piece band also throws in plenty of fresh original arrangements for a mix that’s delightful for listening and dancing! The experienced core musicians have played together for many years, creating a tight musical camaraderie that demonstrates their love for music and inspiring anyone with a toe to tap.
Advance tickets are $15 each or $20 at the door. Cash bar available. Call 231.334.5100 for advance tickets.
