GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER TO HOST 15TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR WEEKEND AUGUST 2 & 3
2024-08-02 17:00 - 2024-08-03 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Township Hall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Bouma
Executive Director
Glen Arbor Arts Center
231/334-6112
director@glenarborart.org
GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER TO HOST 15TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR WEEKEND AUGUST 2 & 3
(July 18, 2024) – Over 75 talented artists from across Michigan and throughout the Midwest will converge on Glen Arbor on August 2 & 3 for the annual Plein Air Weekend hosted by The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC). The event includes two outdoor painting competitions and exhibitions of original work at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The weekend begins with the popular Quick Draw on August 2. This year’s theme is “Country Roads, Take Me Home” and artists will have a 3-hour window of time to paint in the Glen Arbor Area. The artists return to the Glen Arbor Town Hall in the late afternoon to enter their work in the judged exhibit. The public is invited to view and purchase the Quick Draw artwork at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Friday, August 2 from 5-6:30 pm.
For the day-long Paint Out on August 3, artists may paint anywhere in the area, including the villages of Glen Arbor and Empire, the beautiful blues of Glen Lake, and the National Park. The Paint Out exhibit and sale is on Saturday, August 3 from 5:30-7 pm at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. GAAC will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, along with two honorable mentions. The first prize is The Amy L. Clark-Carels award of $1,000, given in memory of this talented local artist.
“2024 marks our 15th year of this annual event bringing together the incredible creative talent that exists within the artist community. There will be over 100 pieces of original art on display for our Saturday sale. Whether you’re there to purchase or simply to view, their work is a visual feast for the eyes! We hope you will join us in celebrating and supporting the creative spirit of these talented artists.” PAW Co-Chair Rita Witler & Georgia Gietzen explain.
The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Art Center. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings benefit the participating artists and the GAAC. For more information, visit GlenArborArt.org.

Glen Lake Manor Sale on the Porch
2024-08-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Manor, 7345 Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
We’ve scoured the 118 year old Manor for vintage books, plus, added many newer books including children’s books to give you lots to choose from! There will also be artwork available,and a broad variety of other treasures for purchase. Take some time to meet Dr. Susan Rife the new owner of the Manor and find out the latest on her renovation plans for the historic property.

And, if you’re hungry, there will be breakfast goodies for sale. Come join us for this shopper’s delight, and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake from the Manor porch!

Meet Children's Author Susan Trulaske
2024-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Great fun is in store for the whole family as Susan shares her book, “Nellie meets Charlie the Crab”. Accompanying Susan to the library will be Nellie, the star of the book! All who attend will be eligible in the drawing to receive a copy of the book!

Port Oneida Fair
2024-08-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as park rangers and local history experts share the area’s history. Watch as teams of oxen and horses cut, load, and haul hay and artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills.

Big Band by the Barn
2024-08-15 17:00 - 21:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Spend a summer evening in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore dining and dancing to the ever-popular tunes of the big band era at one of the national park’s historic farms. A “Big Band by the Barn” fundraiser will be held Thursday, August 15 from 5 pm – 9:30 pm and promises to be a unique event at the Port Oneida Heritage Center/Olsen Farm located 4 miles north of Glen Arbor.
The celebration supports National Park Partner, Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, marking their 25th year in service to Sleeping Bear Dunes, helping to preserve the 19th century historic properties and stories within the Lakeshore
After a catered dinner, get out on the dance floor to swing in your own style, toe-tap or just enjoy the music to the 11 – piece River City Jazz Band from Grand Rapids! Tickets to the 1920s – 1940s themed event are on sale at Mynorthtickets.com. It includes a social hour with appetizers, optional free swing dance instruction, an art auction; catered dinner and dancing under a big tent by the barn. Featuring Glen Arbor Wines; photo opps with a 1940s antique car; a costume contest for those that want to dress in that era.
Tickets are $60 through August 1st and $72 after that or reserve a table of eight at a discount. For more information go to PHSB.org. Thank you to corporate sponsor The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor.

Shrines + Altars
2024-08-16 09:00 - 2024-10-24 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Shrines + Altars
Exhibition: August 16 – October 24, 2024
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s next exhibit, Shrines + Altars, is an exploration of what we hold sacred: To whom are we building shrines? At what altars are we worshipping? This exhibit opens August 16 with a 5-8 pm reception.
In the most conventional sense, a shrine is a holy place in which sacred relics are housed. An altar is a table or platform for the presentation of offerings or other ritualized presents. Both offer ways to create space for memory, reverence, reflection. Exhibitors have taken these thoughts to heart, and created unexpected solutions to the creative problem.
For more information about the exhibit and its companion programs – artist interviews, book discussions, and the ongoing creation of a public shrine in the gallery – go to GlenArborArt.org/EXHIBITS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Late Night Friday
2024-08-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays August 16
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues August 16 with the opening of a new exhibition, Shrines + Altars. The reception is open to the public, and runs 5 – 8 pm.
Shrines + Altars is a juried exhibition that explores what we hold sacred: To whom are we building shrines? At what altars are we worshipping? The works are on display in the GAAC Main Gallery through October 24. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery. Both galleries are open 5 – 8 pm.
Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

B-Side Growlers Live at Glen Arbor Arts Center August 17, 5-7 pm
2024-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center welcomes back the B-Side Growlers, an inventive, engaging acoustic trio from Grand Rapids, Michigan. This open air, Manitou Music concert takes place August 17, 5-7 pm on the GAAC’s Front Porch stage. Admission is free. In the event of rain, this concert moves indoors to the GAAC’s Main Gallery. Seating is limited.
In 2023, the B-Side Growlers played to a standing-room-only crowd. They return with their signature “tradition inspired, toe-tapping fired, vintage acoustic blues, jazz, and country.” This allows them to create a musical experience with a rich history, a festive atmosphere, and a wide variety of song styles. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments.
For more information about this and all the GAAC’s events, go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.

Coffee with the Authors: Jennifer Sperry Steinorth
2024-08-18 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. On August 18 Traverse City poet and teacher Jennifer Sperry Steinorth discusses Her Read, a book-length collage poem. In the tradition of reusing canvases, Steinorth appropriates a seminal text, The Meaning of Art by Herbert Read (Faber & Faber, 1931), and with the liberal use of correction fluid, scalpel and embroidery floss, erases and transforms the book from art criticism into feminist verse. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation. The interview begins at 1 pm.
Steinorth is the author of three published books of poetry, numerous broadsides, handmade books and more. She is a lecturer at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a 2023-2024 Beinecke Fellow at Yale where she is at work on a biography of American poet, C.D. Wright.
This Coffee With The Authors interview is part of the GAAC’s Shrines + Altars project, an exploration of what, where, and how we direct our worshipful attention – secular, non-secular, sacred, and profane. Read more about Shrines + Altars at GlenArborArt.org /EXHIBITS. 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.

Late Night Friday + The Lofteez Front Porch Concert
2024-08-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays August 23
The Glen Arbor Arts Center bids a fond farewell to Summer 2024 with an upbeat Front Porch Concert. This year’s final Late Night Fridays event features The Lofteez on August 23, 5-7 pm. The concert is free. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own seating and refreshments.
The Lofteez are an upbeat acoustic duo. They feature multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Karin E of The Remedy Band on fiddle, keyboard, and vocals with her partner Riffin Tiff on acoustic guitar, bass and beats.
Both GAAC galleries are open during Late Night Fridays. Shrines + Altars is a juried exhibition that explores what we hold sacred: To whom are we building shrines? At what altars are we worshipping? The works are on display in the GAAC Main Gallery through October 24. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery. Both galleries are open 5 – 8 pm.
Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org .

Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-02 | MI
🛍️ Join Us for Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor!
Shop Local, Eat Local!
📅 Labor Day Weekend Specials: Friday – Monday
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Glen Arbor as participating local businesses come together for the annual Sidewalk Sale Days during Labor Day weekend! From Friday to Monday, indulge in exclusive deals and discover hidden gems while supporting the local community.
🎉 What to Expect:

Special Deals: Take advantage of exclusive discounts and promotions offered by participating retailers.
Indoor and Outdoor Shopping: While the main focus is on sidewalk sales, many stores also have indoor specials. Explore both indoor and outdoor options to find the best deals.
Unique Offerings: Each merchant offers their own distinct selection and promotions, so be sure to check with your favorite spots for their specific hours and offerings during this exciting event.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shop local and celebrate the spirit of community during Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor! Mark your calendar and join us for a weekend filled with savings, fun, and local flavor.

Anne-Marie Oomen reception
2024-09-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us for this Sunday afternoon celebration at the Empire Township Hall. The gathering will honor Empire’s own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library of Michigan. Festivities will include live music by Lisa and Ingemar Johansson of Song of the Lakes, along with readings by Anne-Marie and various friends & colleagues. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Attendees may also bring their own beverages. Copies of Anne-Marie’s books will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the Empire Area Community Center and the Friends of the Glen Lake Library. Other charitable donations will also be welcome.

Anne-Marie Oomen reception
2024-09-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us for a celebration in honor of Empire’s own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library of Michigan. Festivities will include live music by Lisa and Ingemar Johansson of Song of the Lakes, along with readings by Anne-Marie and others. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Attendees may also bring their own beverages. Copies of Anne-Marie’s books will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the Empire Area Community Center and the Friends of the Glen Lake Library. Other charitable donations will also be welcome.

The 3 Sisters: Indigenous Agriculture
2024-09-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
William Derouin & Tera John of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will discuss Indigenous agricultural practices. Tera is an active Tribe member who practices native food traditions and works at the Tribe’s “Gitigaan” or garden. She’ll discuss the importance of the Three Sisters – corn, beans & squash – and how they relate to Native beliefs, women and family relationships. William will speak about the current Agriculture & Food Sovereignty work at the tribal headquarters at Peshawbestown. He’ll also announce the GT Band’s recent industrial production of a garden soil amendment from fish waste called “Gigook Gitigaan “ or fish garden. Presented in partnership with the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society.

Coffee with the Authors: Teresa Scallon
2024-09-14 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. On September 14 Traverse City poet and teacher Teresa Scallon talks about To Embroider The Ground With Prayer, a collection of poems considering her father’s illness, death, and the Michigan farming community in which she was raised. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation. The interview begins at 1 pm.
To Embroider The Ground With Prayer is a dynamic group of poems. Scallon writes in a wide range of poetic styles and voices, moving between reverence and irreverence with agility, skill, and a keen, loving eye for the perfect details. As Scollon writes, “To capture story is one way of giving thanks, of paying attention, to know where we are.” She’ll break that down, and talk about the process of building a collection of thematically-linked poems that tell a singular, personal story.
This Coffee With The Authors interview is part of the GAAC’s Shrines + Altars project, an exploration of what, where, and how we direct our worshipful attention – secular, non-secular, sacred, and profane. Read more about Shrines + Altars at GlenArborArt.org /EXHIBITS. 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.

Coffee with the Authors: Teresa Scollon
2024-09-14 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. On September 14 Traverse City poet and teacher Teresa Scollon talks about To Embroider The Ground With Prayer, a collection of poems considering her father’s illness, death, and the Michigan farming community in which she was raised. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation. The interview begins at 1 pm.
To Embroider The Ground With Prayer is a dynamic group of poems. Scollon writes in a wide range of poetic styles and voices, moving between reverence and irreverence with agility, skill, and a keen, loving eye for the perfect details. As Scollon writes, “To capture story is one way of giving thanks, of paying attention, to know where we are.” She’ll break that down, and talk about the process of building a collection of thematically-linked poems that tell a singular, personal story.
This Coffee With The Authors interview is part of the GAAC’s Shrines + Altars project, an exploration of what, where, and how we direct our worshipful attention – secular, non-secular, sacred, and profane. Read more about Shrines + Altars at GlenArborArt.org /EXHIBITS. 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.

Home Design for Seniors
2024-09-17 12:00 - 12:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn how to make your home safe and accessible, helping you to age in place. Lindsay & Dan Smith of Ace Handyman Services will discuss fall prevention, lighting, entryways, stairs, bathrooms and more. Please contact the library to register in advance. 231.326.5361.

Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Explore the craft of nature journaling in this virtual conference, featuring presentations by a talented lineup of artists, writers and teachers. Penny Kreibiehl, our local nature guide, will serve as the on-site host. Attendees can participate for all or part of the day, as schedules allow. Seating is limited, so please contact the library in advance to register. 231.326.5361.

Bicycle Travelogue
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
An entertaining account of one retiree’s solo and self-supported 1100 mile bike trip. Author John McShea will share the many memorable people, places and experiences of his inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Glen Lake Fall Flannel Festival
2024-09-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake School, 3375 W. Burdickville Rd., Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Delightful community celebration of the bountiful autumn season at Glen Lake Community Schools first annual Fall Flannel Festival! It will take place on Saturday, September 28th from 11am-3pm. $5 entry fee per person, or $20 for a family. There will be fun for all with activities including bounce houses, cider making, corn hole, face painting, games, pie eating contests, touch a truck and more.
Cider & Donuts, photo opportunities, pig roast, plant and pumpkin sale. Glen Lake Spirit wear will be available for purchase. Cash only please.

Coffee with the Authors: An Artist's Pilgrimage
2024-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Frankfort painter Ellie Harold traveled to Paris in 2022, a pilgrimage to view an exhibition of paintings by Impressionist Claude Monet and Abstract Expressionist Joan Mitchell. The souvenirs from that trip weren’t T-shirts and tote bags, but questions, including: What does it mean to be a “real” artist? Harold explores that question in the resulting book, Monet, Mitchell & Me: A Painter’s Pilgrimage. She talks about how she answered that question at the September 29 Coffee With The Authors conversation, 1 pm at the Glen Arbor Arts Center.
Harold’s book is a meditation on her struggles with creative block, about practice, process, and why she’d rather make work than look at it in a museum. Monet, Mitchell & Me is the story of Harold’s journey into the valley of art historical giants, and the side trips into the interior of her own, artistic country.
Coffee With The Authors is a series of conversational interviews with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing. This program is offered as part of the GAAC’s Shrines + Altars, an exhibition that explores what we hold sacred: To whom are we building shrines? At what altars are we worshipping? The program is free. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org /EVENTS.

SHOPtober
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-31 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Shop Small, Eat Local, Win Big! Spend $350 at participating businesses in the Glen Arbor area during the month of October, and get entered to win $100 in Glen Arbor Bucks!
Simply collect your receipts and submit them in an envelope (provided or your own) by November 5th. Drop off at the M22 Store in Glen Arbor or mail to the Glen Lake Chamber: PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
3 entries max per person.
Receipts must total $350 or more and be dated October 1–31, 2024. Winners will be announced via Facebook, Instagram and our email newsletter after November 10th. Purchases on lodging or services may be excluded.
Two winners will be selected. Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as a form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase. Questions about the event? Contact Kaitlyn at M22 Glen Arbor via email: wine@crystalriveroutfitters.com
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Fall Food Preservation
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join Kara Lynch of the MSU Extension Food Safety Team to learn the latest methods and research for preserving foods at home. Let us help you fill your pantry and freezer by preserving foods safely.

Spooktacular Halloween Magic Show
2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
Get in the Halloween spirit with the talented Joel Tacey. He returns to the GLCL with a fun-filled hour of magic and laughs, perfect for the whole family!

LOC 30th Anniversary Fall Festival
2024-10-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Leelanau Outdoor Center, 1653 Port Oneida Road, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
2024 marks 30 years for the Leelanau Outdoor Center (LOC) on Pyramid Point! To celebrate this milestone, LOC will be hosting a Fall Festival event on October 5, where participants will be able to climb the rock wall, fly down the zip line, go on a hayride, carve a pumpkin, shoot a bow and arrow, and more! The outdoor center will be open to all from 1-5pm, and it’s just $15/person to access all the activities. Concessions will also be available. More details about the event can be found at https://www.locprograms.org/events

Versiti Community Blood Drive
2024-10-25 11:00 - 15:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Help provide vital support to our regional healthcare system with your blood donation. The team from Versiti will be on hand from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm in our Program Room. Schedule an appointment to save a space. Walk-ins will also be welcome as the day’s schedule allows. Donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of beer, or other beverage, at selected Michigan breweries, including Stormcloud and Shorts!

Leelanau Wellness Collective Well-O-Ween Party
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
From the Leelanau Wellness Collective:
Let’s get together for a fun and festive evening of health and wellness celebration while enjoying the Halloween season!
– Festive apparel & costumes encouraged! A prize awarded for the best costume! Voted by attendees.
– Fresh press your own apple cider (with local apples!)
– Light bites provided by the LWC
– Beer, Cider, Wine & N/A Beverages available for purchase from -French Valley
– Flatbreads, pretzels and warm olives are also available for purchase.

Trick or Treat downtown Glen Arbor
2024-10-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor business district offers family-friendly daytime Trick or Treating! The Sunday, before Halloween, come out and enjoy the season with us, this year on Oct 27th from 12-3pm, 2024 (or until the treats run out!) Be festive, dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating businesses. Open to the public & free to attend. We encourage you to “shop small and eat local,” too. Use the hashtag #glenarbortrickortreat and tag us @visitglenarbor on Facebook & Instagram to share your Trick or Treating photos!
Plus, bring your non-perishable pantry and household goods for the local food bank. Donate your items in the trailer parked outside of Art’s Tavern.

Trunk or Treat in Downtown Empire
2024-10-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Empire
All Ghosts, Goblins, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Come Join In The Fun! Trunk or Treat in Downtown Empire. Sliders provided by the Empire United Methodist Church (donations appreciated). Sponsored by The Empire Area Community Center.
Event will take place on Front Street in downtown Empire on Thursday, October 31st from 5-6pm.
