Live Music at Bel Lago: Delilah DeWylde
2025-08-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Delilah DeWylde.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Rhett and John
2025-08-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Rhett and John.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Dominic Fortuna
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-30 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Dominic Fortuna.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Highway North
2025-08-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Highway North.

Artist in Residence Talk: Lynn Heasley
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Bouma
Executive Director
Glen Arbor Arts Center
231 2334-6112
director@glenarborart.org
Kalamazoo, Michigan writer Lynne Heasley’s residency with the Glen Arbor Arts Center is bat-centric, and a springboard for writing about the natural world and how it intersects with the human world. Heasley will talk about her essay-in-progress at a public presentation on August 21, 10 am. The program is open to the public at no charge.
During her residency, Heasley will “develop a creative nonfiction environmental essay titled ‘I Remember the Bat Room’ ,” she said. The piece is the prologue for “reconsidering my grandparents’ dilapidated, never-painted, 1900 farm house in the 1960s and ‘70s — what its smells taught and might still teach about our relationships within more-than-human worlds; about transcendent meanings of ‘home’; about biodiversity in even humble places.”
The GAAC has been hosting visiting artmakers as part of its residency program since the 1990s. For more information about the GAAC’s AIR Program go to GlenArborArt.org / ARTISTS.

Late Night Fridays and Manitou Music
2025-08-22 17:00 - 2025-09-05 20:00, 2025-08-29 17:00 - 2025-09-12 20:00, 2025-09-05 17:00 - 2025-09-19 20:00, 2025-09-12 17:00 - 2025-09-26 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Bouma
Executive Director
Glen Arbor Arts Center
231/334-6112
director@glenarborart.org
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer on Friday nights. Late Night Fridays and Manitou Music bring the B-Side Growlers back to the GAAC Front Porch on June 27, 5-7 pm. This “tradition-inspired, toe-tapping fired” acoustic trio from Grand Rapids plays a plein air concert of blues, jazz and country. Bring a chair and refreshments.
As part of Late Night Fridays, both GAAC galleries are open June 13, 20, and 27. In the GAAC Main Gallery is the 2025 Members Create, an exhibition of work by 49 GAAC members. In the Lobby Gallery: Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile by Leelanau County painter Mark Mehaffey. Read more about the exhibit here: GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.
All Late Friday Nights events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Luke Woltanski
2025-08-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-02 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Luke Woltanski.
Luke Woltanski is known for his high-energy, captivating performances that keep audiences of all ages engaged. Backed by a talented group of handpicked musicians, Luke delivers an exciting mix of songs from every generation, making each family-friendly show a unique musical experience.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Larz Cabot
2025-08-23 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Larz Cabot is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter known for his energetic performances and unique sound. With a playful spirit and a knack for captivating audiences, his music is sure to leave a lasting impression—like a rock that skips.

Coffee with the Authors
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Bouma
Executive Director
Glen Arbor Arts Center
231 / 334-6112
director@glenarborart.org
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s third season of Coffee With The Authors is about building. And the next interview in the 2025 series is about building the history of a place, in this case Glen Arbor Township: A History to 1920, a new, hardcover book edited by Andrew White; and written by Paul Dechow, Mary Severson Tris, Barbara Siepker, and John Tris. The interview takes place August 24, 11 am in the GAAC Main Gallery.
Published by Leelanau Press, Glen Arbor Township surveys the geological, social, and human history of what became Glen Arbor Township, a municipal designation encompassing 87.6 square miles of land and water. Over the course of 368 pages, and drawing on original documents, the five collaborating writers present a picture of this place, starting with the glacial activities that lay the groundwork for the Land of Delight; the lifeway of the original inhabitants; followed by the commercial timbering era, fruit orchards, Glen Arbor’s early resorts, and the accompanying population shifts. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will explore the mechanics of how a group of writers build a cohesive history, and what current day residents can glean from the past.
Coffee With The Authors is a series of conversational interviews with local, regional, and state authors about the art, craft, and process of writing. In these interviews, Bearup-Neal talks with writers – poets, essayists, memoirists, fiction writers, historical fiction writers, writers of creative non-fiction – and explores how writers work and think. There is no charge.
Coffee With The Authors enjoys the support of the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Dennis Palmer
2025-08-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Dennis Palmer.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Jedi Clampetts
2025-08-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us for live music at Bel Lago. Enjoy a performance by the talented Jedi Clampetts while you sip your favorite Bel Lago wines and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Leelanau – the perfect way to unwind.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Zeke Clemons
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Zeke Clemons is a versatile solo artist and singer-songwriter, effortlessly blending genres and decades with crowd-pleasing favorites. From 1950s classics to modern hits, his mix of covers and originals promises something for everyone.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Luke Woltanski
2025-08-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Luke Woltanski.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Swingbone North
2025-08-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Hard bop, swinging jazz standards and cool blues grooves are the calling cards for Swingbone North. Classics by Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Withers, Van Morrison and so many more. Songs that you know, vibes that you love. Come swing with us!

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Chris Smith
2025-08-31 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Dune Bird Winery invites you to unwind and sip on your favorite wine, handcrafted coffee or just soak in the vineyard views while enjoying live music by the wonderful Chris Smith.

Glen Arbor Arts Center Launches Creative Wellness Month This September
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) is proud to introduce Creative Wellness Month, a new, expanded initiative launching this September. A month-long series of art, movement, mindfulness, and community programs designed to support well-being and inspire reflection, renewal, and creative exploration.
Building on their former Creative Wellness Retreat, this reimagined, month-long series invites participants to slow down, reflect, and reconnect through visual arts, writing, movement, meditation, and nature-based practices. Program offerings will take place at both the Glen Arbor Arts Center in Glen Arbor and the GAAC Ceramics Studio at historic Thoreson Farm, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
“Creative expression can be a transformative tool for personal healing and community connection,” said Kristie McCaw, Program Manager at GAAC. “Creative Wellness Month brings together artists, wellness practitioners, and neighbors to explore how art and mindfulness can help us care for ourselves and each other.”
Programs are open to adults, with a mix of paid and free events available throughout the month. A full schedule and registration information is available at https://glenarborart.org/introducing-creative-wellness-month-in-september/
Creative Wellness Month includes:
Autumn Gratitude
Creating a Stitch Journal: The Art of Meditative Stitching
Forest Bathing & Expressive Arts in Nature
Creativity Bootcamp: Re-energizing Your Creative Practice
Healing Words: Writing Through Grief
Yoga Nidra for Creativity (Free, in the gallery)
Yoga for Artists’ Muscles (Free, in the gallery)
Mindful Messages: Creating Personal Affirmation Cards
Painting With Nature
Raku Firing Saturdays (at Thoreson Farm)
Touchstones: A Clay Wellness Drop-In (Free, at Thoreson Farm)
Through Your Own Eyes: A Healing Art Experience
Gallery Walk + Talk: Visual Art = Good Health (Free, in the gallery)
For more information, please contact:
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Kristie McCaw, Program Manager
kristiem@glenarborart.org
About the Glen Arbor Arts Center
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching community life through the arts by providing educational programs, exhibitions, performances, and more.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Liz Landry
2025-09-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
Join us at Dune Bird Winery for our 2025 lineup of live music events, happening every Wednesday and Sunday from May through October. Whether you’re sipping wine, enjoying a handcrafted coffee, or just soaking in the vineyard views, our outdoor music series blends local talent with warm community vibes—perfect for a midweek break or a laid-back weekend outing.

Live Music at Bel Lago: John Piatek
2025-09-06 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with John Piatek.
John Piatek is a guitarist, specializing in original music and live performance. John and his wife Madeline perform together, as the “Fridays.” John has a collection of original songs as well as perfected classics to share with the Northern Michigan community and beyond.

‘Not Accepted: An Historical Look At Art Exhibition Rejection’
2025-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Rejection from juried exhibitions is baked into the cake for artists who want to show their work. “Not Accepted: A Conversation About Rejection,” a slide lecture, delves into the topic. The lecture takes place at the Glen Arbor Arts Center on September 7, 11 am. Tickets are $5 for GAAC members, $10 for nonmembers. Reservations are required.
“Not Accepted” explores rejection through the lens of two, historic examples: the Paris Salon of 1863, and the Third Reich’s suppression and destruction of visual art it considered “degenerate.” The topic also touches upon other issues: Who determines what is acceptable art? Whose voice is heard? And, whose voice is erased? GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal leads the discussion.
The lecture is offered as part of the GAAC’s exhibition HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story? The show is on display in the GAAC Main Gallery through October 23. To reserve a ticket or for more information about the exhibit, go to: GlenArborArt.org /EXHIBITS.

Live Music at Bel Lago: Nick Veine
2025-09-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with Nick Veine.
Nick Veine brings an eclectic blend of blues, country, jazz, and original tunes to every performance. Imagine Johnny Cash meets James Taylor with a touch of Alan Menken.

Live Music at Dune Bird Winery: Your New Neighbors
2025-09-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Dune Bird Winery, 5620 N Manitou Trail,, Northport, MI, 49670, United States
