Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Yen Yoga at Nature
2024-04-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) and 1 more date | 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

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 | MI
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.

Smartphone Photography Workshop Thursday, May 9, 7:00PM
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Wayne Pope, a photography instructor at Lansing Community College will show you how to make the most of your smartphone’s camera. The workshop will cover both iPhone and Android devices. Seating is limited so please contact the library in advance to register. 231.326.5361.

MUSIC: BY FOOT!
2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Pete Farmer, founder and owner of Farmer Foot Drums, brings his menagerie of hand- and foot-operated percussion instruments and music to the Glen Arbor Arts Center, May 11, for a family-friendly program. This concert of interactive songs begins at 11 am. The program is free. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Farmer will bring his instrument petting zoo to the May 11 program. Participants will be able to try out several of Farmer’s inventive, and unexpected hand-built instruments following his performance.
A Leelanau County resident, Farmer performs at the GAAC as part of By Hand, a project exploring the creativity of human hand work in a techno-centric age. By Hand continues through May 30, and is supported by Michigan Humanities. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Mindfulness for Seniors
2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Explore techniques for stress reduction with Wendy Weckstein of Northern Michigan Psychiatric Services. She’ll discuss how mindfulness can help reduce the emotional and physical stresses often associated with aging: depression, anxiety, loneliness, physical limitations, cognitive decline and more. Presented in partnership with ShareCare and Leelanau County Senior Services. NOTE: Class size is limited. Please contact the library to register in advance.

Glen Arbor’s Season Opener
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | MI
Glen Arbor’s Season Opener
Kick off the season with Glen Arbor’s Season Opener, a fun-filled spend local campaign supporting our businesses!
All are invited to “step up to the plate” and “take a swing” during Glen Arbor’s Season Opener!
Event “Batter Cards” are available at M22 Glen Arbor and Cottonseed Apparel. Take your Batter Card around town to “run the bases” while support local businesses. See what’s new and open for the season! Stop by any six participating businesses in the area to see if you can score a home run! Purchases are encouraged but not required. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.”
How it works:
The event takes place at your leisure from Friday, May 17th to Sunday, May 19th. Participants can get their Batter Card at M22 Glen Arbor or Cottonseed. The Batter Card has six spaces (or bases) to get stamped. As you spend the weekend in Glen Arbor, ask local businesses to stamp your card. Purchases are encouraged but not required during this “shop small, eat local” campaign. Once all six bases have been stamped, participants should drop off their completed Batter Card to M22 Glen Arbor and Cottonseed. No more than 2 cards per person. 3 winners are selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.” Winners will be announced via the Glen Lake Chamber’s social media pages and email newsletter.

Nature Drawing & Journaling Workshop
2024-05-18 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.

Coffee with the Authors: Brittany Cavallaro
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. On May 18 Brittany Cavallaro, the author of seven Young Adult [YA] novels, explains this stand-alone genre, and how she approaches it. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation, which begins at 11 am.
Cavallaro is a creative writing instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy, her alma mater [her New York Times bestselling Charlotte Holmes series is set in a boarding school]. YA fiction is geared to readers ages 12 to 18 years, but it tackles mature themes and subjects the sets it apart from traditional middle school literature. Cavallaro is also the author of three volumes of poetry, and frequently collaborates with other writers.
Coffee With The Authors is offered without charge. The program is supported by the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.

Tech Tuesday at Glen Lake Library
2024-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Corey Buchan of BuchanTech will discuss and demonstrate the many functions of the Apple iPad. Bring your own iPad, and your questions. The workshop is part of the ongoing Tech Tuesday series hosted by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

Spring Chamber Connect
2024-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us on May 30th from 5-7pm at M22’s Wine Patio in Glen Arbor, MI for an unforgettable “Spring Chamber Connect” event! Members of the community, local businesses, and organizations are invited to gather for a delightful social hour hosted by the Glen Lake Chamber.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the chamber community, learn about exciting business updates, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the chamber, Chamber Connect welcomes all to come together and support each other. Attendance is free and open to both Chamber and Non-Chamber members. We encourage existing members to bring along a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague to share in the experience and expand our network.
Also, we are excited to honor “The District” for being named as “Leelanau Business of the Year” in addition to kicking off the Summer season of business in the Glen Lake area. Mark your calendars and join us at Spring Chamber Connect for an evening of camaraderie, collaboration, and celebration!

Jane Elder: Wilderness, Water and Rust
2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Author and environmentalist Jane Elder will discuss her newly published book. It weaves together memories from her life in the upper Midwest with nearly fifty years of environmental policy work, presenting a unique insider’s perspective into the quest to protect the Great Lakes. Her book also charts a more sustainable path moving forward, offering a bold alternative to the “boom and bust” cycle of resource extraction that have led to both environmental and economic challenges. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Ms. Elder’s talk is presented in partnership with the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Ode to Asparagus
2024-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come celebrate the Empire Asparagus Festival with your “in-speared” verse. Call the library for details on how to submit your poem @ 231.326.5361. Audience Choice prizes will be awarded.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch
2024-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch on Saturday, June 1st from 3-5pm.
Enjoy a large pour or flight of our M22 Wines while listening to live music! With 15 wines, hard cider, and non-alcoholic options available, there is something for everyone!
André is a local singer-songwriter/comedian who has been playing in the area since 1998. A mix of original and cover songs conducive to sipping wine!
Have a fun and relaxing evening with great music, friends and family, and wine with live music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch

Dr. Robert Van Dellen: Odes to Earth
2024-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Dr. Van Dellen will discuss the lessons presented by five of our most eloquent nature writers: Annie Dillard, Rick Bass, Terry Tempest Williams, Barry Lopez, and Bill McKibben.

GAAC Members Create Returns
2024-06-07 - 2024-08-08 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
An annual tradition returns to the Glen Arbor Arts Center. Members Create, an exhibition showcasing GAAC members’ talent, opens in the GAAC Main Gallery with a reception June 7, 5- 8 pm. The exhibit features the work of 41 current members, in an array of work: 2D + 3D media including: clay, collage, fiber, mixed media, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and more.
The evening is rounded out with a performance by the Fivemind Reeds Quintet, 7-8 pm on the GAAC Front Porch Stage. The Los Angeles-based reed quintet, part of the Interlochen Center for the Arts’ Sound Garden project and the GAAC’s Mantiou Music series, will perform a program of revitalized chamber music. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled.
Members Create may also be viewed online. The virtual version may be found at: GlenArborArt.org/EXHIBITS. Members Create is on display through August 8. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Late Night Friday + Fivemind Reeds Quintet Front Porch Concert
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays kicks off Friday, June 7 with an opening reception and a Front Porch Concert. In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery, 5 – 8 pm. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery.
The Fivemind Reeds Quintet launches its Manitou Music residency with a Front Porch Concert. The Los Angeles-based reed quintet, part of the Interlochen Center for the Arts’ Sound Garden project, will perform a program of revitalized chamber music. The concert is from 7-8 pm. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Late Night Friday
2024-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays | June 14
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues June 14, 5 – 8 pm. In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Final Concert for Fivemind Reeds; A collaboration of GAAC’s Manitou Music Series with Interlochen Public Radio’s Sound Garden Project
2024-06-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
A collaboration of GAAC’s Manitou Music Series with Interlochen Public Radio’s Sound Garden Project, which plants classical music in unexpected places. Fivemind Reeds is a Los Angeles-based reed quintet that is revitalizing chamber music through innovative programming and community engagement. These award-winning artists are just as comfortable in a concert hall as they are in a pool hall and their authentic performance style is inspirational to all. Concert is Free but please RSVP at www.glenarborart.org.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch
2024-06-18 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch on Tuesday, June 18th from 3-5pm.
Enjoy a large pour or flight of our M22 Wines while listening to live music! With 15 wines, hard cider, and non-alcoholic options available, there is something for everyone!
André is a local singer-songwriter/comedian who has been playing in the area since 1998. A mix of original and cover songs conducive to sipping wine!
Have a fun and relaxing evening with great music, friends and family, and wine with live music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch
