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  • Empire Museum movie night

    Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

    Join us for a special program by the Empire Area Museum: On March 4th we'll enjoy a night of remembering the ole Empire Lumber Co. on this 100th anniversary of it's final burning.

  • Carol C Spaulding leads Messing around with Paint

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    In tandem with the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s “In Bloom” exhibition, April 6 - May 17, the GAAC offers a flower-focused painting workshop at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. “In Bloom” exhibitor Carol C. Spaulding leads “Messing Around With Paint,” Saturday, April 7, 10 am - 3 pm. The cost is $70/GAAC members, and $85/non-GAAC

    $70 – $85

  • Documentary Film: Nothing Like Chocolate

    Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

    This enlightening documentary profiles the Grenada Chocolate Company Cooperative, a small Caribbean producer based on a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.  Grocer’s Daughter Chocolates of Empire will co-host the screening, and share their own Fair Trade experiences, along with some of their tasty hand-crafted chocolates.

    Free

  • Local author Jerry Dennis

    Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

    Local author Jerry Dennis will read excerpts from his writings, and share insights into what makes life in northern Michigan so special. Jerry has received critical praise and a loyal following of readers, thanks to books such as The Living Great Lakes, The Windward Shore, and The River Home.

    Free

  • Lunch with the Post-Impressionists

    Leelanau School 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) celebrates Spring’s return with an art history talk exploring the Post-Impressionists on Thursday, May 11 at the Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor. An optional Provençal-themed luncheon at blu restaurant is available. GAAA’s popular art lecturer Linda Young and Randy Chamberlain, chef-owner of the Glen Arbor restaurant

  • Junior Ranger Day 101

    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, United States

    Explore, Learn, Protect! Kids of all ages are welcome to come and learn at Junior Ranger 101 on June 24th! Families can take part in fun activities and learn the basics of being a Junior Ranger. Learn about lighthouses, NPS history, animals, and more! Complete all of the activities and earn your official Junior Ranger

    Free (park pass required)

  • Heeding the Call: Michigan Interfaith Power and Light 2017 Conference

    Michigan Interfaith Power and light will be holding their 2017 Conference in East Lansing! The conference will feature congregations and individuals on the front lines of climate action sharing their stories about solar, energy efficiency, water protection and water justice, ethical eating, and advocacy. This event will feature Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll, Sr.,

  • Heeding the Call: Michigan Interfaith Power and Light 2017 Conference

    Michigan Interfaith Power and light will be holding their 2017 Conference in East Lansing! The conference will feature congregations and individuals on the front lines of climate action sharing their stories about solar, energy efficiency, water protection and water justice, ethical eating, and advocacy. This event will feature Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll, Sr.,

  • Live More Leelanau | Family Health & Wellness Expo

    Come be a part of the Leelanau Lifestyle! “Live More Leelanau” Family Health & Wellness Fair is gaining momentum and community interest in its first year with a list of 25 vendors booked and still accepting exhibitors. Hosted by the Leelanau Montessori Forever Foundation, the new event will be held on Saturday, February 17th 2018

  • National Youth Art Month Exhibit

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    March is national Youth Art Month. The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the work of young creatives with an exhibition by Glen Lake Elementary School sixth graders taught by Leah Lawson, Glen Lake Elementary art teacher, and the GAAC’s After School Art kids led by instructor Sarah Cheek-Toomey. The show runs from March 1 - 23. Started in 1961

    Free

  • Art in Bloom History Talk Lunch

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    Art lecturer Linda Young explores how artist have depicted flowers in paintings throughout the history of Western Art in “Art In Bloom,” a Brown Bag BYO art history talk on April 18, at Noon at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. “Art In Bloom” is a lunch hour talk. Young

    $10 – $15

  • Flowers! Painting Workshop

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    In tandem with the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s “In Bloom” exhibition, April 6 - May 17, the GAAC offers “Flowers!” — a flower-focused painting workshops at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. “In Bloom” exhibitor Lauren Everett Finn leads “Flowers!,” a full day, immersive workshop in learning to paint colorful, vibrant and happy blooms on Saturday, May 5,

    $85 – $100