Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Live Music Fridays
2023-12-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us from 5-8pm for Live Music Fridays. We have rotating acts throughout the winter along with great food and drinks. Check with the Public House for the schedule!

Biking Tours
2023-12-15 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-12-14 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-12-12 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-12-09 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-12-08 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-12-07 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-12-05 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-12-02 09:30 - 23:30 and 2 more dates | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Ride the Historic Side! Discover the charm, local lore, and history of Port Oneida, by immersing yourself in nature and culture. Get an up-close guided tour in a small group of the rural landscape’s farming, logging and maritime heritage, imagining life in the early 19th century. Listening devices allow learning while cycling, stopping to peak inside some of the historic structures. Connect with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount. Book the bike tour first to get the discount. Bike rentals will be delivered at the starting point of the Port Oneida Tours or waiting for you at The Cyclery for Glen Haven Tours.
Reservations required.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-12-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 | 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

Great Lakes Untamed: A Documentary Film Series
2023-12-12 19:00 - 2023-12-26 20:00, 2023-12-05 19:00 - 2023-12-19 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Experience the beauty, power and wonder of our unique Great Lakes ecosystem in this stunning three-part film series. We’ll present one episode on each of the following dates: December 5, 12 & 19, 7:00 PM.

Documentary Film: Great Lakes Untamed
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library presents “The Big Freeze”, the second episode of the acclaimed documentary film series “Great Lakes Untamed”. Produced by Merit Motion Pictures, the film explores the many facets of one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, providing one fifth of the planet’s fresh water, and drinking water for over 40 million people.

Songs and Stories of the Sleeping Bear Dunes Area Featuring the Beach Bards
2023-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Cherry Republic is hosting a Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes fundraiser on Sunday, December 10th, 1-4 pm in the Public House in Glen Arbor. The Beach Bards will entertain with a fun afternoon of original (or new takes) on old songs, stories, and poems highlighting the history of the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Anne-Marie Oomen and Norm Wheeler will perform “A Stone That Rises,” with Anne-Marie starring as Elizabeth Burfiend talking about the settlement of the Port Oneida District and what life was like in the area over 100 years ago. Norm Wheeler will accompany Anne-Marie on trumpet.
The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes will sell Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear at the event with special bundle offerings at extra savings. Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear captures the history and beauty of Sleeping Bear country through a sparking collection of photographs and stories. Purchases and donations from the event will support the Friends’ goal to acquire a Duet Bike. This wheelchair bicycle tandem will be a new mobility device which will allow families and friends to enjoy a bike ride through the park together.
The event is free and open to the public. All book sales and donations from the event are designated for the Duet Bike project.
For more information about the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes and to purchase Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear book bundles, go to friendsofsleepingbear.org.

Manitou Winds presents Winter Songs & Carols
2023-12-09 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Rd., Beulah, 49617, United States
Now celebrating its ninth season, Winter Songs & Carols is our musical celebration of the holidays. More than a concert of holiday-themed music, it’s an invitation to explore the many moods of winter.
As always, the ensemble brings an eclectic offering of exciting instrumentals featuring winds, guitar, harp, and piano. In addition, we’re excited to be joined by special guest soloist Emily Curtin Culler, soprano, plus a choir featuring the voices of many talented community members under the direction of Michael Beery. Together we’ll unveil four brand-new arrangements by Jason McKinney for full choir and Manitou Winds!
This festive evening of traditional carols, holiday favorites, and wintry originals interspersed with inspiring spoken word is a wonderful way to begin your holiday season.
Admission is FREE. Proceeds from a freewill offering will benefit a ministry of St. Andrews.
Visit ManitouWinds.com for more information, and stay tuned to our Facebook page for inside details about this year’s special program!

Rhett & John Christmas Show
2023-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Rhett & John, one of Glen Arbor Wines’ favorite live music duos comes back to perform an evening of holiday music from 7 to 9 pm, on December 7. The perfect way to op off Glen Arbor’s Local’s Night!

Locals Night 2023
2023-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Michigan
Grab a friend or neighbor and come enjoy “Locals Night” in Glen Arbor for a fun, festive evening of shopping and dining. Participating businesses offer their own promotions and specials during this event on Thursday, December 7th, 2023 from 4-7pm.

Plan your evening to visit these participating businesses:
• Coastal
• M22 Glen Arbor
• Inn and Trail Gourmet
• Cottonseed Apparel
• Glen Arbor Wines
• The Totem Shop
• Cherry Republic retail store
• Cherry Public House
• Art’s Tavern
• Great Lake Tea & Spice
• Ruth Conklin Gallery
• Joyfull

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Documentary Film: Great Lakes Untamed
2023-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library will present “Source to Sea” the first episode in “Great Lakes Untamed”, an acclaimed documentary films series. Produced by Merit Motion Pictures, the film explores the many facets of one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, providing one fifth of the planet’s fresh water, and drinking water for over 40 million people.

Trivia Night
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Michigan
Join us at the Cherry Public House on Sundays from 5-7pm. Quizmaster Whoot will be here to cap the weekend off with a good time.
Also, join us on New Years Eve for a fun themed trivia night!

Forging for Peace Project
2023-12-04 11:00 - 15:00 | MI, United States
The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge on Saturday, May 20, Sunday, June 18, Sunday, July 23, and Sunday, August 20 from 11 am – 3 pm. The demonstrations are free and open to the public.
These Northern Michigan artists and craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Visitors are able to watch, and ask questions. Read more about the Forging For Peace Project here: http://lanktonmetaldesign.com/forging-for-peace/
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Walk + Talk The Exhibits
2023-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | MI, United States
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new exhibit, In Translation, takes place September 2 and October 14, 11 am. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of the exhibit. In Translation explores how visual artists translate the human and natural worlds, current events, and contemporary social issues through their art work.
The Walk + Talk will also include conversation about The Side Of The Road, an exhibition of abstract landscapes by Alice Moss. These mixed media paintings are in the GAAC Lobby Gallery.
No one walks into a gallery and fully understands what the exhibiting artists intended to say with their work. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal will talk about both exhibits’ themes; shed light on artists’ statements; and explore how artists use materials to communicate meaning; or make an idea more dynamic. Visitors will leave with a fuller understanding, and appreciation of the exhibit.
A grant from the Michigan Humanities Council provides support for the In Translation project. The Walk + Talk is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Pam Spicer - artist open house
2023-11-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library will host local artist Pam Spicer, whose paintings are now on display in the library’s Program Room. Light refreshments will be served.

Pam Spicer: artist open house
2023-11-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us for an open house with local artist Pam Spicer, whose paintings are now on display in our Program Room. Her paintings translate shadow, light and vivid color found in nature into landscapes and still-lifes layered with subtlety and depth. Pam earned a BFA in design from Alma College, and worked for many years in the Chicago area, including as an instructor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Now a resident of Traverse City, she is an active participant in the rich local arts community. Light refreshments will be served.

Ellie Harold: Monet, Mitchell & Me
2023-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Painter Ellie Harold will discuss her new book, an account of her 2022 pilgrimage to Paris, seeking inspiration from a special exhibition of works by Claude Monet and Joan Mitchell. Her travels continued along the Seine River and the towns and countryside of Normandy. Equal parts travelogue and personal meditation, the book explores her ongoing discovery of what it means to be an artist. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the reading.

Ellie Harold: a painter's pilgrimage
2023-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Painter Ellie Harold will discuss her new book, an account of her 2022 pilgrimage to Paris, seeking inspiration from a special exhibition of works by Claude Monet and Joan Mitchell. Her travels continued along the Seine River and the towns and countryside of Normandy. Equal parts travelogue and personal meditation, the book explores her ongoing discovery of what it means to be an artist. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the reading, which will take place at 7:00 pm at the Glen Lake Library.
