Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

TIN CAN TOURISTS "SHADOW OF THE BEAR RALLY"
2017-09-16 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort, 6760 W. Empire Hwy, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Empire, Michigan
AT INDIGO BLUFFS RESORT – SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
The Tin Can Tourists Open House is open to the public on Saturday September 16th, from 12 noon to 3pm.
The open house is FREE.
Indigo Bluffs Resort is located 3 miles east of Empire on M-72
The Empire gathering represents a return to the club’s Northern Michigan roots. Founded in 1919 in Florida, winter gatherings were held there while summer gatherings were regularly held in Michigan in Traverse City (where the Civic Center is now), and occasionally Manistee (Orchard Beach State Park.)
Approximately 40 vintage trailers and coaches ranging in age from the 1930’s to the 1980’s can be toured during this one-day event. It’s well worth the drive to see these “original tiny homes” and meet the people who have lovingly restored them to their former glory. But be forewarned, you may leave this event with a firm urge to downsize to your own stylish vintage camper!

Center Gallery: Rock, Scissors, Paper
2017-09-15 11:00 - 2017-10-08 14:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
“Rock, Scissors, Paper” brings the work of three visual artist working in narrative forms to Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, from Sept. 15 – October 8. A reception to open the exhibition is Friday, Sept. 15, 6 – 8 p.m.
Visual art is a powerful tool for telling stories, and each of the exhibitors in “Rock, Scissors, Paper” offer little tales about the things and events that inspire her artmaking. Julie Kradel, a ceramic sculptor from Cedar, creates four-legged beings — fox, mice, sheep, bears — that spring from the fables, nursery rhymes and music Kradel enjoys. Glen Arbor artist Beth Bricker mines her trove of fairy tales, rhymes and childhood memories to create intricate paper cuttings — some mounted, others collaged onto paintings — to tell her personal stories anew. Working in the media of the contemporary quilt and mixed media collage, Sarah Bearup-Neal, a Benzie resident, focuses on themes of tourism, local agriculture and rural, northern Michigan life.
Center Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at 231/334-3179.

Painting Demonstration
2017-09-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Traverse City painter Mark Meyer will conduct a demonstration of his process, tools and technique on Sunday, Sept. 3, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is open to the public.
Meyer’s exhibition of new oil paintings, “The Light of Leelanau: Reflection, Refraction, Surface,” is on display at Center Gallery until Sept. 14. For more information please call Center Gallery 231/334-3179.

Member/Volunteer Dessert Potluck and Public Barn Dance
2017-09-02 17:30 - 21:00 | MI
Celebrate the end of a great summer of projects and programs! Join us at the Olsen Farm for a potluck dessert at 5:30 pm, and a barn dance open to the public at 7 pm. The public is invited to come and learn more about Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.

Center Gallery: Mark Meyer Chases 'Leelanau Light'
2017-09-01 11:00 - 2017-09-14 14:30 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Traverse City painter Mark Meyer chases “The Light of Leelanau: Reflection, Refraction, Surface,” an exhibition of new oil paintings at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Friday, Sept. 1 with a 6 p.m. artist’s reception; and continues until Sept. 14.
Meyer’s process begins with outdoor sketches and photography, which are later developed in his studio. As part of this exhibition, Meyer will conduct a demonstration of his process, tools and technique on Sunday, Sept. 3, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery. The demonstration is open to the public.
For more information please call Center Gallery 231/334-3179.

Horse and Wagon Tours of Port Oneida
2017-08-24 | MI
4:00 pm & 5:30 Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.

Center Gallery: Joan Richmond Channels Van Gogh
2017-08-18 11:00 - 2017-08-31 14:30 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Traverse City painter Joan Richmond returns to Center Gallery with a new body of work inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s directive to listen “to the still voice of nature.” This show of gouache paintings opens Friday, Aug. 18 with an artist’s reception, 6 p.m. Center Gallery is located at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
Richmond’s new work is part of an series of paintings that continue her examination of the natural world. Through on-site sketches and drawings, Richmond investigates the regional landscape’s shapes, geometries and compositions created by lake, sky and land.
The exhibition of Joan Richmond’s painting is on display until Aug. 31. Center Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call 231/334-3179.

Volunteer Preservation Project
2017-08-18 - 2017-08-27 | MI
Our 9th 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.

Music on the Mountain - Jazz North at The Homestead
2017-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The music and energy will be so inspiring you’ll have a hard time sitting still. Jazz North is a “little” big band combining the best acoustic and electric jamz for all genres.
The horn section gels with the rhythm section to perform everything from funk to swing to rhythm and blues. You’ll also hear some Latin, bebop, and rock. This seven piece band also throws in plenty of fresh original arrangements for a mix that’s delightful for listening and dancing! The experienced core musicians have played together for many years, creating a tight musical camaraderie that demonstrates their love for music and inspiring anyone with a toe to tap.

The concert begins at 7pm. Transportation via chair lift or six-passenger golf cart begins at 6pm. Cash bar and snacks are available for purchase. Coolers are not permitted.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in Mountain Flowers Lodge.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
To purchase tickets, call 231.334.5100 or visit mynorthtickets.com

Horse and Wagon Tours of Port Oneida
2017-08-17 16:00 - 17:30 | MI
Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.

Port Oneida Driving Tour
2017-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Learn the history of this 1800s agricultural community by exploring 4-5 of the 18 farmsteads with our tour guide. Car pool or drive individually to each farm. Meet at the Olsen Farm in Port Oneida.

Manitou Music Festival: Summer Singers
2017-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The final installment in the 2017 Manitou Music Festival (MMF) features the Summer Singers on Tuesday, August 15, 7 p.m. at Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road, Glen Arbor. This concert is offered at no charge.
As the traditional MMF closer, the Summer Singers is an all-volunteer group of 50 voices who present a wide variety of vocal works under the direction of Dana Allen. For the past 15 summers, the Singers have welcomed all comers to its weekly rehearsals. Concerts are a mix of upbeat popular music and American standards
The Manitou Music Festival is a project of the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA). For more information, please call the GAAA at 231/334-6112.

Center Gallery: Catherine VanVoorhis Paints Sleeping Bear Icons
2017-08-11 11:00 - 2017-08-17 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Painter Catherine VanVoorhis brings the accumulated knowledge of her three-decades long relationship with the Sleeping Bear Dunes to canvas. An exhibition of VanVoorhis’s take on Leelanau County’s iconic natural features will be exhibited at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This show runs Aug. 11-17. An artist’s reception opens the exhibition on Friday, Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m.
“For me, a landscape painting is a portrait of a specific place and the plants and terrain of that location,” VanVoorhis said. “I want to learn about and respect each subject that I paint. This comes from a lifetime of wilderness camping, bird watching, studying plants, and reading about nature.”
VanVoorhis, an instructor at the Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, teaches drawing, color theory, painting and drawing. Center Gallery is open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 231/334-3179.

Port Oneida Rural and Cultural Fair
2017-08-11 10:00 - 2017-08-12 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, Park pass required. If you would like to demonstrate a traditional skill or craft, or volunteer at the event, please contact us at phsb@leelana.com.

Glen Lake Community Library Used Book Sale
2017-08-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH – GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, “ANNUAL USED BOOK
SALE”, BAG SALE, $5 PER BAG, 9 am– noon. GLEN ARBOR TOWNSHIP HALL. INFO: CALL
326-5361 OR VISIT www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Glen Lake Community Library Used Book Sale
2017-08-10 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH — GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, “ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE”, 10 – 7 P.M. GLEN ARBOR TOWNSHIP HALL. INFO: CALL 326-5361 OR
VISIT www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Preview Party for the Glen Lake Community Library Used Book Sale Preview Party
2017-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH — GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, “ANNUAL USED
BOOK SALE”, PREVIEW PARTY, 7 – 9 P.M., 1ST LOOK AT BOOKS WITH APPETIZERS
AND BEVERAGES SERVED, $5, GLEN ARBOR TOWNSHIP HALL. INFO: CALL 326-5361
OR VISIT www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Port Oneida Driving Tour
2017-08-09 16:00 - 17:30 | MI
Learn the history of this 1800s agricultural community by exploring 4-5 of the 18 farmsteads with our tour guide. Car pool or drive individually to each farm. Meet at Olsen Farm in Port Oneida.

Manitou Musi Festival: The Gothard Sisters
2017-08-08 20:00 - 2017-08-09 22:00 | Leelanau School Lawn, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan
Pacific Northwest meets Northwest Michigan when The Gothard Sisters bring their Celtic sound to the Manitou Music Festival on Wednesday, August 9, 8 p.m. at the Leelanau School lawn, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor.
Residents of Edmonds, Washington, The Gothard Sisters are internationally recognized instrumentalists, folk musicians and performers. They have crafted an original sound that pays homage to the traditions of folk and classical music. The sisters’ unpredictable and theatrical flair brings a youthful splash to the time-honored tradition of Celtic folk music, bridging the gap between modern pop and folk-rock with a sunny, optimistic style.
A project of the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA), tickets for the concert are $15. Children 18 and younger are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the GAAA website: glenarborart.org; at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; or at the door. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Leelanau School Auditorium. For more information, please call the GAAA 231/334-6112.

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series Aug 8
2017-08-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Becky Thatcher Designs, 5795 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Tuesday Tea and Talk Series
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden.
Bring a friend and join us, this is a free event.
Tuesday afternoons at 3pm from July 11-August 8th.
Becky Thatcher Designs
in Glen Arbor, Michigan
R.S.V.P. (231) 334-3826

Manitou Music Festival: The Crane Wives
2017-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | MI
The Crane Wives wing their way back to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage for a night of indie folk music on Sunday, August 6, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
This stereotype-defying quartet uses three-part harmonies, and eclectic instrumentation to create music that is accessible and innovative. The Crane Wives formed in 2010 in Grand Rapids and have issued four full-length albums.
A project of the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA), tickets for the concert are $15. Children 18 and younger are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the GAAA website: glenarborart.org; at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St.; or at the door. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Glen Arbor Town Hall on M-22. For more information, please call the GAAA 231/334-6112.

Center Gallery: Raku Demonstration
2017-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Center Gallery hosts a raku pottery firing Sunday, Aug. 6, 1 p.m. at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is in conjunction with Center Gallery’s Home + Table Show. Potter John Huston will conduct the firing.
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.
The Home + Table Show celebrates artist-made objects for the abode – from artisan cutting boards, hand-built ceramic tableware, hand-pulled woodblock and fish prints, to forged barbecue and picnic implements, and paper ornaments. The exhibition runs until Aug. 10, and features work by studio artists represented by Lake Street Studios, and invited friends. A list of exhibitors is at www.lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com. For more information please call Center Gallery, 231/334-3179.

Plein Air Weekend: Paint Out, Wet Painting Sale
2017-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Participating Paint Out artists return their completed works ready-for-display to the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Saturday, August 5. A public reception for this judged exhibit and “wet painting” sale is 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue. Tickets are $10 if purchased by August 4, or $15 per person at the door. Admission includes a glass of wine, appetizers, and desserts. The sale begins at 5:45 p.m. This event is part of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s August 2-5 Plein Air Weekend.

Port Oneida Run 10K 5K 4 Mile
2017-08-05 08:15 - 11:30 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
COME RUN FOR THE FARMS and barns at our 8th Annual run/walk fundraiser! Proceeds help preserve over 200 historic buildings and landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Choose between the Farmers Flat and Fast 4 mile, Homesteaders Hillier 5K, and Tiller’s 10K!
Each course winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Port Oneida Rural Historic District 3 miles north of Glen Arbor. With its historic farms and barns, Port Oneida is hailed as “one of the most prized historic landscapes in the country”! Afterwards, take a swim on the beautiful beaches down the road! Proud to be part of the Traverse City Track Club 2017 Grand Prix Series.
Enjoy chip timing, station hydration, unique awards and great edibles! This is a fun community event that draws serious runners, AND those casual runners, walkers and families. Enjoy the park – Families can find a place on the lawn to spread a blanket and enjoy the post-celebration activities.
Age categories – Awards for overall male and female winners plus top 3 winners in 8 age groups! 12 and under; 13-19,20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59, 60-69, 70+
Registration – Adults $30 by August 3rd.
For details and registration.

Port Oneida Run
2017-08-05 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Join us to RUN FOR THE FARMS and barns at our 8th Annual run/walk fundraiser! Proceeds help preserve over 200 historic buildings and landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose your race between the Farmers Flat and Fast 4 mile, Homesteaders Hillier 5K, and Tiller’s 10K!
Each course winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Port Oneida Rural Historic District 3 miles north of Glen Arbor. With its historic farms and barns, Port Oneida is hailed as one of the most prized historic landscapes in the country

Plein Air Weekend: Quick Draw and Quick Sale
2017-08-04 14:00 - 18:30 | MI
The theme of this year’s Quick Draw is “Artists Paint The Town.” This event finds more than 70 artists capturing Glen Arbor’s or Empire’s charm and iconic businesses, in only two hours. The Quick Draw is Friday, August 4, 2-4 p.m. It is followed by the Quick Sale, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue. Admission to the Quick Sale is free. Sales begin at 5:15 p.m. This event is part of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s Aug. 2-5 Plein Air Weekend.

Center Gallery Home + Table Show
2017-08-04 11:00 - 2017-08-10 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Center Gallery hosts the Home + Table Show Aug. 4-10 at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception to open this group show is Aug. 4, 6-8 p.m.
Home is where the art is, and Home + Table celebrates artist-made objects for the abode – from artisan cutting board, hand built ceramic tableware, hand-pulled woodblock and fish prints, to forged barbecue and picnic implements, and paper ornaments. 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 show, exhibiting potter John Huston will conduct a raku firing on Sunday, Aug. 6, 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 Art Weekend: The Sundowner
2017-08-03 19:00 - 22:00 | MI
An evening painting event that features artists capturing the sunset along Lake Michigan and Glen Lake at such locations as Glen Haven, Inspiration Point, and Settler’s Park on Thursday, August 3, 7-10 p.m. A full moon might even inspire painting under the stars. Paintings from the Sundowner event will be shown and for sale at the Quick Sale on Friday, August 4, at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue. This event, part of the GAAA’s August 2-5 Plein Air Weekend, is free and open to the public.

Music on the Mountain - Jill Jack at The Homestead
2017-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Jill Jack’s magical connection to her audience is the result of her generous artistry. By combining her gifts as a conceptual visionary with a warm gathering of musical influences, Jill touches that secret heart of ours with her melodies and lyrics. In her hometown of Detroit, Jill needs no further explanation. She’s been lauded in equal measure to her talents: Since 1997 she’s won over 37 Detroit Music Awards. in every conceivable category that applies to a singer-songwriter. Much of this provincial success is due to her charming stage presence and emotive songwriting. It’s simply called connecting, and it’s the bounty of a true songwriter open to all of life: her own defeats, victories, hopes dashed, dreams fulfilled, her muse, her loneliness, her misplaced love and her romantic successes.
You get all of Jill Jack in a performance — her blend of folk and rock traditions, her open humor, her fine band. Jill harbors little of her process from her audience — each performance is about opening a window and shining a light into her songwriting, leading inevitably to the intense relationship with her fans. Her career is founded on folk’s best idea — that there’s a shared knowing between artist and audience, a conversation that flows both ways during a show. Plus she’s a strong woman who’s won over the toughest town in a man’s world — she’s a bandleader, the principal songwriter in a large group bearing her own name, an employer and automatic arbiter of musician’s issues.

The concert begins at 7pm. Transportation via chair lift or six-passenger golf cart begins at 6pm. Cash bar and snacks are available for purchase. Coolers are not permitted.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in Mountain Flowers Lodge.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
To purchase tickets, call 231.334.5100 or visit mynorthtickets.com
