Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Streets, Beaches, Cafes: Jazz Painting by Lisa Flahive
2016-09-02 11:00 - 2016-09-15 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Traverse City artist Lisa Flahive paints the immediacy of local streets, beaches, cafes and jazz clubs. Her view of these diverse worlds will be on display at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, Sept. 2-15. A reception opens the exhibition on Sept. 2, 6-8 p.m.
Working in a range of water-based paints, Flahive immerses herself in the location she’s painting. Working quickly, she captures a place’s energy, the people moving through it, the music coming out of it. She is artist-in-residence for Chateau Chantel Winery in Traverse City, and paints live on the bandstand each week. Flahive also paints and teaches sketching in Chicago.
As part of her exhibition, Flahive will conduct a painting demonstration at Center Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Free Find Your Park Concert--Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
2016-09-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Platte River Campground Amphitheater, 5683 Lake Michigan Road, Beulah, MI, 49617, United States
On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass.
Krolikowski will present a program featuring original works written and inspired by northwestern Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as a few traditional pieces from his classical guitar repertoire.
In August of 2015, Krolikowski quit his teaching job in central Illinois, and moved with his wife Renée and their cat Boris to the Traverse City area. The pieces that will be performed during the concert were written during this transition.
All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days, or $30 for an annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Free Find Your Park Concert-- Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
2016-09-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
– On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass.

Krolikowski will present a program featuring original works written and inspired by northwestern Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as a few traditional pieces from his classical guitar repertoire.

In August of 2015, Krolikowski quit his teaching job in central Illinois, and moved with his wife Renée and their cat Boris to the Traverse City area. The pieces that will be performed during the concert were written during this transition.

All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days, or $30 for an annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2016-08-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes – Dune Climb, 6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Explore the Milky Way, Mars, and Saturn with park rangers and astronomers in the Dune Climb parking lot on Saturday, September 3 from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Experience the late summer night sky in near total darkness.
During the event, Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) astronomer Bob Moler will be presenting a talk on the topic of “100 Years of Recognizing and Studying the Andromeda Nebula as a Galaxy.” The talk will begin at 9:05 p.m., just after the 9:00 p.m. welcome, and will last about 15 minutes. Visitors are asked to park in the row farthest from the dunes, with headlights facing M-109.
The event will be cancelled if the stars are not visible due to cloudy weather conditions. The decision to cancel will be made two hours in advance of the event; please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the decision.
All sky programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. Passes may be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire and cost $15 per vehicle for seven days.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight for the walk back to their cars, and should bring bug spray if desired. Visitors may also want to bring binoculars, beach chairs, blankets and water.

Mokuhanga: New Japanese Woodblock Print by Linda Beeman
2016-08-19 11:00 - 2016-09-01 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Linda Beeman, an Owosso, Michigan, resident specializing in Japanese woodblock printing, exhibits prints of Northern Michigan’s landscape and lakeshores, Aug. 19-Sept. 1 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Aug. 19, 6 p.m. with a reception for the artist.

Beeman practices a time-consuming art with ancient roots in Japan. She is one of two professional artists in Michigan practicing mokuhanga, a multi-step process using handcarved printing plates. Beeman prepared for her Center Gallery exhibition by immersing herself in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, sketching, painting and photographing imagery to translate into carved wood blocks from which a limited edition prints are made. Beeman’s work has been exhibited in the United States and Japan.

For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Music on the Mountain - Crossroads Band
2016-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Crossroads is an all family band that performs jazz, funk, and contemporary music. Although Paul, the band’s lead percussionist, always had visions of a family band, he never dreamed it would develop into what it has. Joined by teenage sons Alex, lead guitarist and Steven, bass and vocalist and youngest John who serves up vocals and guitar. Their sister Mary is the keyboardist and often uses it to mimic other instruments such as strings, steel drums and horns. Mom, Mary is the band manager. Both Paul and Mary are proud of their band and enjoy satisfaction with not only seeing their children grow musically, but also with seeing the joy that they bring to the audience.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
To purchase tickets, call 231.334.5100 or visit mynorthtickets.com

Volunteer Preservation Project - North Manitou Island
2016-08-18 - 2016-08-28 | MI
Our 8th trip to North Manitou to work on preservation projects on Cottage Row, a series of resort cottages sitting along the bluff, from the 1800s.
Come for a minimum of 3 nights or more. opportunities for hikes and beautiful sunsets!
Fills up quickly and preference is given to previous volunteers so sign up soon.
Ferry and housing on the island provided. Volunteer now!

Manitou Music Festival presents Mark Lavengood
2016-08-17 20:00 - 22:00 | D.H. Day Campground Amphitheater, 8000 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Mark Lavengood is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and dobro player. Eccentricity and diversity are two names of his main frame. “Lavengood has woven together a sound quilt of friendship and American Roots music that could have only happened in Michigan,” according to Seth Bernard.

Manitou Music Festival presents Summer Singers
2016-08-16 19:00 - 21:10 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy an evening with the Summer Singers, an all-volunteer group of fifty voices who will present a wide variety of vocal works under the direction of Dana Allen. This enthusiastic group of mixed voices has been singing to a packed house for many years. They are a popular local tradition.

Level 1 - Foundation in Self Governance
2016-08-14 14:00 - 20:00 | Private Home, xxx provided upon registration, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Welcome to the Center for Self Governance.
In Level 1, the student discovers the U.S. Designers concepts of power, government, and control. The student will learn different systems of government based in those concepts. They will gain a foundational understanding of the difference between power and control relating to various systems of government. The control concepts of Self Governance and Centralized Governance expose the student to their role in leveraging Self Governance within the U.S. republican system of government.
Your workbook is included in the registration fee.
Prior Level 1 students may review this class for $10.
Family discounts are available if you are attending with a child under 18 years of age.

Children who attend with a parent: $15

Children who attend on their own: $20

Other family rates are available. Contact CSG for more information.
Supplies to bring include:
Paper, pen, and your enthusiasm! This is an interactive class and we look forward to hearing from you. Please dress comfortably and bring a sweater/jacket as facility temperatures can be unpredictable.
You must attend the full 6 hours to complete the course, as well as associated program requirements, to graduate Level 1.
Only those students who have previously taken Level 1 make review the course online. Contact CSG to arrange.
This event is an Applied Civics course for all ages (recommended 9+ years of age) and details can be found at: https://centerforselfgovernance.com/enroll.php?enroll=197

The class is held at a private home in Glen Arbor – Address provided upon registration
August 14th | Starts at 2 PM, Ends 8 PM
Contact Mperkins@tncsg.org for more information

Port Oneida Chicken BBQ
2016-08-12 16:30 - 18:30 | MI
August 12th 4:30 – 6:30 Port Oneida Chicken BBQ
At Charles Olsen Farm – proceeds benefit the Port Oneida Fair. Must buy tickets in advance. $15 donation. Music by Northport Community Band. Tickets will be available starting June 30th. Ticket Information

Farm Fresh: New Paintings by Jeff Condon
2016-08-12 11:00 - 2016-08-18 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Grand Rapids artist Jeff Condon opens up his mental file of images — collected over a lifetime living in the city and country — and returns to Center Gallery with an exhibition of contemporary landscapes. This show opens Aug. 12 with a 6 p.m. reception, and runs through Aug. 18. Center Gallery is located at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Condon’s approach to landscape painting takes a fresh, original twist. He abstracts the perspective by flattening farmhouses and fields, and paints in a range of unexpected, vibrant colors not found in the natural world he venerates. Condon works in oil paint, oil pastel and oil stick in both studio and plein air settings.

For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Port Oneida Rural and Cultural Fair
2016-08-12 10:00 - 2016-08-13 16:00 | MI
History comes to life at six historic farmsteads and the Port Oneida Schoolhouse in Port Oneida. Presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Event is free, see our website for full information. Park pass required.

Manitou Music Festival presents Goitse
2016-08-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Leelanau School Green, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick University’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Goitse have graduated with a musical maturity worthy of the greatest. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from Ireland and abroad, which make each set entertaining and unique.

Chamber Member Meeting - August 2016
2016-08-09 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
August 9th, 2016
Please join us for the August Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting.
This months meeting will be hosted by Sue at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor. Thank you Sue!
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Manitou Music Festival presents the Dave Hardin Trio
2016-08-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Dave Hardin’s music exemplifies the combination of folk music, bluegrass, twang, and flat-top pickin’, now known as Americana. His songs come from life observed, both the hardships and the triumphs. Dave’s trio includes Lauren Hardin, accordion and Bob DeCocq, bass.

Manitou Music Festival: Dave Hardin Trio
2016-08-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Raku Firing
2016-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | MI
As part of the Northern Home + Table exhibition at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, exhibiting potter John Huston will conduct a raku firing on Sunday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m. on the gallery’s side yard. Raku is an ancient Japanese method of firing clay objects using natural materials — paper, dried vegetation – to fuel the fire. A raku firing is underscored by centuries of tradition and ritual, making it a full-senses experience.

For more information, please call Center Gallery, 231/334-3179.

Plein Air Reception And Wet Painting Sale
2016-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Participating artists in the Paint Out return their completed works ready for display to the Glen Arbor Art Association late in the day for a juried exhibit and “wet painting” sale and reception. Our Guest juror will award three cash prizes. A fourth prize, the People’s Choice Award, is determined by popular vote at the reception.
Advanced registration $10 or $15 at the door.

Port Oneida Herigage Run, 10K, 5K, Run/Walk
2016-08-06 | MI
August 6 Saturday, Port Oneida Heritage Run – 5k, 10k Run/Walk Run for the Farms! Kids Schoolhouse Dash; Tiller’s 10K Run, and a hilly 5 k. Run in one of the most beautiful places in Michigan and raise money for historic preservation in the National Park. Information and registration. We depend on volunteers to help with this fundraiser! Please sign up on our volunteer page to help with food, registration or be on the course.

Plein Air Weekend Quick Draw and Quick Sale
2016-08-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
ARTISTS PAINT THE CRYSTAL RIVER
The theme of this year’s Quick Draw is the Crystal River. This gem of a waterway gently meanders through Glen Arbor beginning at the intersection/trailhead of CR675 (Crystal View Road), the east side of Glen Arbor and along M22 before heading toward Lake Michigan. Artist paintings must have some part of the river as its theme. They are on their honor to paint only two hours.

Northern Home + Table Show
2016-08-05 11:00 - 2016-08-11 15:00 | MI
Center Gallery hosts the inaugural Northern Home + Table Show Aug. 5-11 at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception to open this group show is Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m.

Home is where the art is, and Northern Home + Table celebrates artist-made objects for the abode – from woven and sewn textiles to glass lamp finials, ceramic table settings to framed narrative paper cuttings. The exhibition features work by studio artists represented by Lake Street Studios, and invited friends. A list of exhibitors is at www.lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com.

As part of the exhibition, exhibiting potter John Huston will conduct a raku firing on Sunday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m. on the gallery’s side yard. Raku is an ancient Japanese method of firing clay objects using natural materials — paper, dried vegetation – to fuel the fire. A raku firing is underscored by centuries of tradition and ritual, making it a full-senses experience.

For more information, please call Center Gallery, 231/334-3179.

Music on the Mountain - Levi Britton
2016-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Levi Britton is an indie/folk/rock artist who hails from Traverse City, MI. Growing up around music sparked his drive to make it his profession. At age 20 Levi moved to Chicago, playing down in the subways, Potbelly restaurants, and any gig he could find. Eventually Britton co-founded his band, Down the Line that went on to release 5 albums, and toured the country for ten years with artists such as The Gin Blossoms, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, America, Keith Anderson, Lighthouse, and others.
In 2011, Levi and DTL band mate Dan Myers formed Stolen Silver, releasing two albums—most recently in June 2014. Stolen Silver has recently been touring with actor Gary Sinise and The Lieutenant Dan Band, playing stadiums and military bases in support of U.S. troops and their families.
In addition to playing with Stolen Silver, 2014 launched Levi’s solo career at a whole new level. After years of fans clamoring for a solo project, Levi hit the studio to record all new, original music. His first solo record, “Inside” is set to be released in mid-2015.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
To purchase tickets, call 231.334.5100 or visit mynorthtickets.com

Manitou Music Festival presents the Moxie Strings
2016-08-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Moxie Strings is the electrifying combination of fiddler, Diana Ladio, and cellist, Alison Lynn, along with percussionist, Fritz McGirr. With their feel-good melodies and foot stomping rhythms, this trio puts a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and Americana music. Their ear-catching originals and danceworthy traditional tunes have made them one of Michigan’s most well-loved instrumental acts.

Manitou Music Festival: Moxie Strings
2016-08-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Chamber Board Meeting - August 2nd
2016-08-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Chamber Board members meet once a month, at 4:00pm in the Glen Arbor Township Hall (unless noted otherwise), typically scheduled for the 1st Tuesday of the month. These meetings are closed to Board members only.
2016 Glen Lake Chamber Board Meeting Dates
January 12
February 2
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2 – meeting at The Homestead, in a meeting room at the Reception Center. When entering the property it’s the first building on the right. This is an important meeting as we regroup from the summer and start planning for the fall. If you have any agenda items please forward to Linette or Jeff.
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Useful Link:
View our Member meeting dates for 2016, Open to the Community

Email: Jeff Gietzen | jeff@northwoodshardware.com or Linette Rouzer: lrouzer@thehomesteadresort.com

Manitou Music Festival presents the Jeremy Kittel Trio
2016-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Jeremy Kittel is a fiddler, violinist, and composer, fluent in multiple musical genres. He moves from original Celtic compositions to Irish-tinged jazz, new grass and triplefiddle harmonies, with startling improvisations and plenty of traditional Scottish and Irish tunes. Joshua Pinkham, mandolin, and guitarist Quinn Bachand round out the trio.

Manitou Music Festival Presents the Jeremy Kittel Trio
2016-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Painting Demonstration: Neil Walling
2016-07-29 11:00 - 2016-08-04 15:00 | MI
Suttons Bay artist Neil Walling will conduct a painting demonstration on Saturday, July 30, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is part of Walling’s exhibition of new watercolor and oil paintings about Leelanau County

Walling’s life-long affection for the region has moved him to study many of the familiar Leelanau County scenes in search of something fresh to depict. The artist works primarily in one sitting, en plein air, which is an immediate, time-sensitive approach to outdoor painting.

The show runs through Aug. 4. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Leelanau Love Affair: New Paintings by Neil Walling
2016-07-29 11:00 - 2016-08-04 15:00 | MI
Suttons Bay artist Neil Walling continues his love affair with Leelanau County in a new group of watercolor and oil paintings starting July 29 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Walling’s life-long affection for the region has moved him to study many of the familiar Leelanau County scenes in search of something fresh to depict. “There are a great many scenes in the county, but I always look for something unexpected or overlooked by the casual observer,” he said. “Fish Town is a good example. It has been painted by many fine artists, so my goal is to see it from a new perspective.” Walling works paints in one sitting, en plein air, which is an immediate, time-sensitive approach to outdoor painting.

As part of his exhibition, Walling will conduct a painting demonstration on Saturday, July 30, 1 p.m. at the gallery.

The show runs through Aug. 4. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.
