Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Artist’s Demonstration: Joseph Lombardo
2016-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo conducts a demonstration at Center Gallery, July 17, 1 p.m. The gallery is located at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Lombardo, an adjunct professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, first visited Glen Arbor in 2009 and executed the first of his Michigan-in-summer paintings. Through this evolving group of oil paintings Lombardo explores Leelanau: light, lake and landscape. For more information please call 231/334-3179.

Random House Rep Night
2016-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Our friends Bridget and Laura, representatives from Penguin Random House, will be here, once again, to discuss the latest and greatest in the publishing world. Special savings, expert recommendations, giveaways…bring your book group, bring your friends – this is one of those events you will regret missing! Reception and book sales will follow the program at Cottage Book Shop. This is an event in partnership with Glen Lake Community Library. To register call 231-334-4223.

Historic Sleeping Bear Exhibit Grand Opening
2016-06-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
June 18 New Exhibit Public GRAND OPENING! 10:00 am – 4 pm. Olsen Farm
Ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 10 am and activities will run through 4 pm. The ceremony includes the National Park Service, Olsen descendants, and a special monologue written for the Olsen farm. Take a horse and wagon tour, bring your lunch and enjoy dessert and beverages provided, and music. Step into the new exhibit that tells the the heritage of Port Oneida, from how the settlers arrived here in the 1800s, where they came from, and the evolution of occupations in Port Oneida. Where did Port Oneida residents go? Why did they leave? What is happening with Port Oneida today? Come learn and enjoy the activities during the day.

Kraitz Cabin Volunteer Preservation Project
2016-06-23 09:00 - 2016-06-25 16:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
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 around the cabin. Come for as many days or hours as you are able. Construction skills helpful. Wear close-toed shoes, bring a lunch and water. M-22 to Bohemian rd. south on left.

2016 GLEN ARBOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT
2016-06-24 - 2016-06-26 | Glen Arbor Public Tennis Courts, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
June 24th, 25th and 26th
ALL DOUBLES, played in our beautiful downtown Glen Arbor park and on the Leelanau School Courts!
Events:
Friday, June 24th – Women’s Doubles* and luncheon (same format as last year)
Saturday, June 25th – Men’s Doubles* (same format as last year, see below for info) and Mixed-Doubles* Draws
Sunday, June 26th – Finals of Men’s Doubles and Mixed-Doubles Draws and NEW this year is a kids/teens match play (more detailed info on this to follow shortly)
*each team is guaranteed at least 2 matches
Cost:
$50.00 (per player) – Women’s Doubles and Luncheon, by Cherry Republic, winners prizes and door prizes donated by local businesses and artists, T-shirt included.
$25.00 (per player) – Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, includes T-shirt, sack lunch provided by Cherry Republic and prizes donated by local businesses.
How to Enter:
Get your partners lined up, email or call me with the names of your team ASAP – last day to enter is Monday, June 20th. If you need help finding a doubles partner for any of the events please contact me and we’ll see if we can help. We will collect money from you at the event, please bring cash or check (make checks out to the Glen Arbor Township). You will be contacted a few days prior to the event to let you know the approximate times of play.
Please let me know if you have any questions and PLEASE pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in this FUN tennis tourney in beautiful downtown Glen Arbor!!!
The changes to the format last year brought great reviews so we are keeping it the same with includes using the 4 newly resurfaced courts at the Leelanau School, just a couple miles down the road. This allows us to expand our tournament to include 2 separate draws (A and B) in both the Women’s and Men’s Doubles. The A draw will consist of tournament tough teams, those who play team tennis, league play, 3.5 rating or above and wish to play in a competitive environment. The B draw is for the recreational player, those who enjoy playing competitively but want to have a more light hearted fun environment.
If you have any questions where you might fit, please give me a call or email : Kim Guilbeau, kimguilbeau@gmail.com or 517.420.3112 cell
ALL money raised from this tournament goes back into our Glen Arbor Park! A big thank you to both Cherry Republic and Anderson’s Market for once again sponsoring our tournament, this allows us to raise even more money towards improving our beautiful park!

Kraitz Cabin Volunteer Preservation Project
2016-06-25 09:00 - 2016-06-27 16:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
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 around the cabin. Come for as many days or hours as you are able. Construction skills helpful. Wear close-toed shoes, bring a lunch and water. M-22 to Bohemian rd. south on left. Register here.

Magic Thursday Artists Summer 2016 Art Show and Sale
2016-07-01 10:00 - 2016-09-30 17:00 | MI
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 benefits the City Opera House. Several Leelanau County artists will be featured.

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.
Admission is Free
July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Hot Dog Fundraiser
2016-07-04 11:00 - 14:00 | MI
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.

Magic Thursday Artists Summer 2016 Art Show Opening Reception
2016-07-06 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
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, and Laura Swire.

Horse and Wagon Tours
2016-07-07 16:30 - 2016-09-01 17:45 | MI
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, $11 ages 4-12 under 4 is free. Holds 12 people.

Painting Demonstration: Joe Stewart
2016-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
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 paintings are part of an ongoing series inspired by regular visits to Leelanau County. This exhibition continues through July 14. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Manitou Music Festival:18th Annual Dune Climb Concert
2016-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
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 your picnic baskets and join in the fun.
FREE, National Park Pass Required for Parking
Rain: Glen Arbor Town Hall

Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway
2016-07-11 21:00 - 22:30 | Forest Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
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 Gary Cooper.
To Have or Have Not, the great Bogey and Bacall star in this romance-war-adventure that released in 1944.

Trunk Show at Becky Thatcher Designs Featuring Marcel Roelofs
2016-07-13 10:00 - 18:00 | MI
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.
Meet Marcel Roelofs in person at Becky Thatcher Designs in Glen Arbor on July 13 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. He will later visit the Traverse City location from July 14-July 16.

Volunteer Project at Kraitz Cabin (2nd Stage)
2016-07-14 09:00 - 2016-07-16 16:00 | MI
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!

Manitou Music Festival presents Celtic fusion ensemble Nessa
2016-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
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, soulful arrangements of classic themes. Nessa is a fun, funky group with depth and color.
“The folk tradition is alive and well in these beautifully crafted, modern interpretations.” Rob Reinhart – “Acoustic Cafe”

Roots Series
2016-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
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 in the Glen Arbor area with his wife and can be seen riding his bike daily, talking with residents and visitors.

Glen Arbor Art Fair | 45th Annual
2016-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
45th ANNUAL GLEN ARBOR ART FAIR, put on by the Glen Lake Women’s Club is scheduled for JULY 20th, 2016, 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 showcase unique art.
Lunch is available, including our famous “walking tacos.” In addition to the art, there is popcorn, face painting, raffle, bake sale and returning this year, a table of used jewelry.
All proceeds from this event go to Glen Lake student scholarships. Scholarship recipients assist by carrying supplies, giving breaks to the exhibitors and helping with the
Free Admission | No smoking and no pets allowed on the premises.
For registration or application info/submission, please contact: Janice Freeman at (231)334-3428 and glwcartfair@gmail.com

Mantiou Music Festival: Blue Horizon Featuring Lee Murdock
2016-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI, 49664
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 Lee’s carefully researched traditional tunes is a meeting of the old and the new. Limited seating will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs.
Rain: Leelanau School Auditorium

Volunteer Tuck Point
2016-07-21 09:00 - 2016-07-23 16:00 | MI
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 huge difference in preserving this structure. Sign up for as many days as you like. Please register ahead.

Manitou Music Festival presents Mulebone
2016-07-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
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.

Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway
2016-07-25 09:00 - 22:30 | Forest Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
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 Gary Cooper.
To Have or Have Not, the great Bogey and Bacall star in this romance-war-adventure that released in 1944

Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids Run
2016-07-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Cherry Republic
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 visitors. The 5K is open to everyone. You can run or walk so our young runners and our seniors can both take part. We’ve made it a family affair with our 1/2 Mile Kids’ Run for the little ones. The children get to run with the Bear and take home a ribbon along with coupons for an ice cream cone from Riverfront Ice Cream and a game of miniature golf provided by Dale’s Putt-Putt. So bring the whole family and enjoy a great morning!

The main focus of this event is to earn money for scholarships for our great high school seniors. This year we gave out six scholarships each for $2000.00. They were awarded to Rowan James Brady, Anne Marie Dunklow, Chris Lodge, Garrett Schaub, Seneca Stairs and Jolene Therrien. Congratulations Seniors! The Glen Arbor Women’s Club is extremely proud to have given out over $100,000.00 in scholarship money during these 10 years.

Be sure to arrive early and join us at 8:40 a.m. for a warm-up for our runners and walkers by Lorie Lenhard, from Lorie’s Pilates located in the Village Sampler. Local entertainer Pat Niemesto from the group New Third Coast and Cherry Republic’s own Lexi Galla will start the run with the National Anthem. Our Mascot, Running Bear, will be on hand to cheer on all the runners and charm the children. He loves his photo shots!

our winner in 2015, Zach Ripley crossing the finish line

The 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Kids’ Run will follow at 9:05 a.m. The run will leave from the corner of Lake and State Streets. After the run, join the “Celebration!” The 1st and 2nd place winners of 10 age categories as well as the male and female over-all best winners will be announced. They will all receive metals and prizes from Cherry Republic and Crystal River Outfitters and the Cyclery. We will have lots of great food and a raffle drawing for over fifty prizes for everyone entered in the 5K. You must be present to win.

Come out and wish Running Bear a Happy 10th Birthday! The cost is $15 for the 5K Run/Walk ($18, the day of the run) and $5 for the Kids’ Run.

You can register online at www.runningbearrun.com, register early on Monday, July 25th at the Glen Arbor Town Hall from 10 – 4, or Tuesday morning from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. before the start of the Run. Early registered runners can also pick up their bibs at the Town Hall on Monday. T-shirts will be available for purchase there as well.

Be sure to come out and join the fun! We know you can run faster than the BEAR!!

Manitou Music Festival presents The Crane Wives
2016-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
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.

Manitou Music Festival Presents the Jeremy Kittel Trio
2016-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
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.

Manitou Music Festival presents the Jeremy Kittel Trio
2016-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Manitou Music Festival: Moxie Strings
2016-08-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Moxie Strings is the electrifying combination of fiddler, Diana Ladio, and cellist, Alison Lynn, along with percussionist, Fritz McGirr. With their feel-good melodies and foot stomping rhythms, this trio puts a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and Americana music. Their ear-catching originals and danceworthy traditional tunes have made them one of Michigan’s most well-loved instrumental acts.

Manitou Music Festival presents the Moxie Strings
2016-08-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Plein Air Weekend Quick Draw and Quick Sale
2016-08-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
ARTISTS PAINT THE CRYSTAL RIVER
The theme of this year’s Quick Draw is the Crystal River. This gem of a waterway gently meanders through Glen Arbor beginning at the intersection/trailhead of CR675 (Crystal View Road), the east side of Glen Arbor and along M22 before heading toward Lake Michigan. Artist paintings must have some part of the river as its theme. They are on their honor to paint only two hours.

Plein Air Reception And Wet Painting Sale
2016-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Participating artists in the Paint Out return their completed works ready for display to the Glen Arbor Art Association late in the day for a juried exhibit and “wet painting” sale and reception. Our Guest juror will award three cash prizes. A fourth prize, the People’s Choice Award, is determined by popular vote at the reception.
Advanced registration $10 or $15 at the door.
