Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Yen Yoga at Nature
2024-02-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-04-03 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) and 5 more dates | Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Join us in an inspiring space for a community yoga class, held weekly on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm. Hosted at Nature in Maple City by Yen Yoga & Fitness.
This ia an all-level yoga flow class. Please bring your own yoga mat and practice social distancing.
Sign up to participate is required at yenyogafitness.com You may sign up online up to 8 days in advance, or feel free to call us at 231-421-5496

2024 Glen Lake Chili Cook-Off
2024-02-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Boonedocks, 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
You’re invited to Winterfest! The Chili Cook-Off will be on the deck at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 17th, from Noon to 3, or until the chili runs out! This sizzling event promises a flavorful showdown and celebration of winter in Northern Michigan! Dress for the weather.
Admission to the chili cook-off is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 for kids ages 6-12 and seniors 70+, kids under 6 enter for free.

Perch Fishing Contest

Due to the current conditions and weather forecast, the perch fishing contest has been canceled.

Chili Cook-Off Lineup:
Bear Paw Pizza
Boonedocks
Art’s
Hanson’s Foods – Tom Pleva
Alpers Excavating
photo by Michele Aucello for the GL Chamber

Cherry Republic
M22 Clinic
Fleis Education Foundation
Shipwreck Cafe
Andersons Market
Mel & Fell

Glen Lake Community Schools
Good Harbor Grill
Glen Lake Marine – Jeff Gardner
Joe’s Friendly Tavern
The Mill

Ready to Spice Things Up? Enter Your Chili!
There may still be room for additional contenders to join the chili frenzy. Whether you’re a seasoned chili chef or a first-timer, consider entering your chili as a family or group of friends. It’s a fantastic way to showcase your skills and support a good cause. Proceeds from this event go to Glen Lake School Scholarships and local charities. Contact owner/event coordinator Stephanie at Boonedocks to secure your spot in the lineup. (Email boonedocksga@gmail.com)

*This is not a chamber event. Winterfest is a small business hosting an annual event as a community fundraiser.

Maple Sugar Days - Pancake Breakfast
2024-03-02 08:00 - 14:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Cost: Adults $12 Six and over $6, 5 and under free.
Place: The Homestead Resort, CQ – look for the signs
All you can eat, Pancakes and maple syrup, sausage, eggs, potatoes, fruit and beverage. The breakfast is sponsored by the Homestead Resort. .All proceeds benefit Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, a nonprofit partner of the national park.
MAPLE SUGAR DAYS IS PRESENTED BY Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Check for additions to the event as details are confirmed Sleeping Bear Dunes website.
Locations: 1 mile north of The Homestead, between Thoreson road and Port Oneida Road

Maple Sugaring Days
2024-03-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm.

R.O.V. Workshop
2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come and learn about the health of the Great Lakes in this fun Workshop presented by Inland Seas Educational Association. They’ll review their Remote Operating Vehicle program which enables underwater research. The ISEA will lead a hands on-exercise to make a functional ROV. This workshop is ideal for kids in grades 6-12 and their parents, but all are welcome. Space is limited so please contact the library to register soon. 231.326.5361.

Nature Drawing & Journaling Workshop
2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.

Glen Arbor's St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
2024-03-17 13:00 - 21:00
Mark your calendars for Glen Arbor’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl!
1pm: Kick off the afternoon by stopping at M22 Glen Arbor for Shamrock Sparkler, a festive wine drink special.
2pm: Head over to Glen Arbor Wines for green wine and good times!
3pm: Stop at Boonedocks for complimentary snacks.
4pm: Next stop is Cherry Republic Pub House!
5pm: End the Pub Crawl at Arts Tavern, for good times, great music, and green beer!

Documentary Film: Eye of the Wind
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Local filmmaker James Weston Schaberg will present his 2023 documentary film Eye of the Wind, a stunning presentation of aerial photography. The film demonstrates the art of quietly capturing bird’s-eye views without noisy drones or burning fossil fuels, offering unique perspectives on the landscapes of Leelanau County and other locations.

By Hand Project
2024-03-29 - 2024-05-30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Human hands with their dexterous, opposable thumbs have allowed us to innovate, to use tools, to become nimble, skillful, creative, and artful makers. The Glen Arbor Arts Center By Hand project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; and a demonstration of what human hands can make. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30, 2024, and offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, and literary arts.
In a time of machine dominance, there is case to be made that right now is the perfect moment to celebrate making-by-hand. The By Hand project challenges this techno-centric time with these programs:
• By Hand, the exhibition, March 29 – May 30
• Coffee With the Authors | The Letter League, April 6, 1 pm
• By Hand: Architecture, April 13, 1 pm
• By Hand: Making Music, April 20, 1 pm
• By Hand: Artificial Intelligence In The Arts, May 4, 1 pm
For more information about all the By Hand programs go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. All programs are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Digital Newspaper Archive: Workshop
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Leelanau Historical Society will lead this interactive workshop, exploring the wealth of resources available via the Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal. LHS staff will walk attendees through some sample searches, demonstrating the various tools available, then provide time for individual exploration and questions. Bring your own laptop or tablet, or borrow one from the library. Space is limited, so please register in advance with the LHS.

Coffee with the Authors: The Letter League
2024-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing. The 2024 series kicks off April 6, 1 am at the Glen Arbor Arts Center with Heather Spooner, owner of Ampersand Lettering Lab, an art and hand lettering business in Traverse City. Spooner will talk about The Letter League, an adult pen pal project she created to encourage writing letters by hand during the COVID pandemic. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation.
The Letter League is the story of finding human connection during the pandemic. When Spooner launched the idea in April 2020, the response was immediate, and enthusiastic. In that time, Spooner has connected more than 550 letter writers from around the world with one another. The Letter League also caught the attention of Los Angeles filmmaker Michelle Boyaner of Greenie Films, and a documentary about “stories of connection in a disconnected time” was created. During Coffee With The Authors Spooner will talk about hand-written letters sent by the post office, and the documentary’s April 27, Traverse City premiere at the Dennos Museum Center.
This Coffee With The Authors interview is part of the GAAC’s By Hand project, an exploration of making and creating by hand in a time of machine dominance. The project runs March 29 – May 30. Read more about By Hand at GlenArborArt.org /EXHIBITS. Coffee With The Authors is supported by the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library. It is offered without charge. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Architecture BY HAND
2024-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
In an age of machine dominance, the Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the human hand in its By Hand project. On April 13, Traverse City architect Ken Richmond, and Steve Stier, a Benzie County resident who is an expert in historic barn restoration, talk about the relevance of hand work in the creation of contemporary and historic architecture. The program begins at 1 pm.
When Richmond attended architecture school at Notre Dame University in the 1980s, he drafted all his structures with pencil and paper, a practice he continues today. Stier, a driving force behind the restoration of the Leelanau Poor Farm Barn, focuses on barns built in the period between 1840 and 1940. He has built a career restoring buildings designed and erected before modern technology and computer-assisted design. During the program, the conversation will touch on why both these people continue to work by hand, how the human hand enhances the creative process, and remains relevant and essential to human life.
This By Hand program is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30, and is comprised of a series of visual art exhibitions and community conversations. The By Hand project enjoys the support of a Michigan Humanities Bridging Michigan grant. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Music BY HAND
2024-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates human handwork in its By Hand project. On April 20, musicians Martha Meek and Laura Hood will talk about the value and joy of making music by hand. Meek is the director of the Martha Meek Music Studio in Suttons Bay. Hood teaches music, and chairs The Leelanau School art department. The program begins at 1 pm.
Contemporary music is often about consuming, rather than creating, and more often the result of digital enhancements and electronic additions. In this program Meek and Hood will talk about what happens in the brain when people make music, how playing an instrument – whether stringed, brass or produced with the vocal cords – enhances and enriches life. A group of Leelanau School music students will also take part in the discussion, and talk about their experience as hand music makers.
This By Hand program is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30, and is comprised of a series of visual art exhibitions and community conversations. The By Hand project enjoys the support of a Michigan Humanities Bridging Michigan grant. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Mollie Moody: A Father's Arms
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Mollie Moody will share this fascinating account of her father’s experience as a tank commander in World War II. Capt. Maynard’s posthumously published diary provides a unique, first-hand perspective of this momentous era. All proceeds from the sales of the book will be donated to the VFW of Michigan.

Glen Lake Restaurant Week
2024-04-26 - 2024-05-04
Glen Lake Restaurant Week
Mark your calendar for the 10th annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week, April 26th – May 4th, 2024.
Enjoy various dining options, from “French Fries to French Cuisine.”
With special prix-fixe menus offered by participating restaurants, you’ll be able to experience the best of the area’s culinary delights. Prices will vary, and some restaurants may even offer breakfast and lunch specials. Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses and menus will be added as they are confirmed.
Follow on Facebook for appetizing event updates: @Eat Glen Arbor

Thank You! Sponsors…

Visit these *participating businesses…
*(Menu’s will begin to be available beginning of April. Reservations requested for some, not for all)
Art’s Tavern
> VIEW RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIALS
Dine-in or Take-out; No reservations. Open 7 days a week. Cash only.
(231)334-3754

6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Blu
> VIEW THE RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Make your reservations online now. Open Tuesday-Saturday for the season beginning Mid April.
(231)334-2530
5705 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

Boonedocks Glen Arbor
> VIEW THE RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
PLUS, take 25% off regular menu items during the event. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11-8 and Sunday 11-3.
(231) 334-6444

5858 Manitou View, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse
> VIEW THE RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
(231)228-8869

172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI

Cherry Public House
> VIEW THE RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Open Thursday – Sunday 11am-8pm. RW Menu available for dine-in or take-out.
(231)226-3033
6026 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI
Good Harbor Grill
> VIEW THE RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Open for Breakfast and Lunch (Opening for Dinner beginning mid May)
(231)334-3555

6584 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Funistrada
VIEW THE RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Open Tuesday – Saturday at 5:00pm for dinner. Reservations recommended!
(231)334-3900

4566 W MacFarlane Rd, Maple City, MI 49664

La Bécasse
> VIEW THE RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
Reservations for dinner beginning at 5pm. Regular menu, Restaurant Week Menu and Drink Menu offered.
(231)334-3944

9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI
Western Avenue Grill
> VIEW THE RESTAURANT WEEK MENU
No take-out, reservations recommended, but not required.
(231) 334-3362
6410 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

For event questions, to participate or become a sponsor, please contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

AI + The Arts: Just A Tool?
2024-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates human handwork in a time of machine dominance in its By Hand project. On May 4, the GAAC will host a panel discussion of generative artificial intelligence [AI], and its incursion into the arts. Visual artists Randy Melick, Tim Nielsen, Rufus Snoddy, and writer Bob Butz will talk about the role of AI in their work. The discussion begins at 1 pm and is facilitated by Anne Stanton, National Writers Series executive director, and Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager.
It is often asserted that AI is just a tool. In the May 4 discussion, the panel will explore a range of questions including their experience with AI; and weigh in on whether or not it’s a benign “tool.” Is AI art “art”? How does AI change the way we understand the visual and literary arts? What purpose does AI serve in the arts? What’s the purpose of turning over human creative work to a machine? What are the harms? Melick and Snoddy teach visual art and art history at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Nielsen is the former president of Nielsen Design Group, Traverse City, and now a studio practitioner. Butz worked for 20 years as a freelance writer, and is now the Senior Creative Copywriter and Creative Strategist for the Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics.
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This By Hand program is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30. The By Hand project enjoys the support of a Michigan Humanities Bridging Michigan grant. It is comprised of a series of visual art exhibitions and community conversations. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.
