Documentary Film – Discovering Catharine: August 15, 5:00 pm
2024-08-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
This one-hour documentary explores the life and legacy of Catharine Waugh McCulloch (1862-1945) of Evanston, Illinois, an early female attorney and a fervent champion of women’s rights. Ann McCulloch, the great-granddaughter of Catharine Waugh McCulloch, uncovered her great-grandmother’s memoirs and a trove of documents at Harvard’s Schlesinger Library two decades ago. Her personal journey has culminated in a well-research documentary, enriched by insights from legal scholars and women’s suffrage historians who have studied McCulloch’s profound impact on women’s rights.

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.

River Club Glen Arbor
2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date | River Club Glen Arbor, 5963 S. Oak Street, Glen Arbor, 49636, United States
Enjoy Live Music on the lawn at River Club in Glen Arbor, every Thursday – Saturday in September. We invite you to check out our website for the performer’s schedule.
https://www.rcglenarbor.com/live-music

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.

Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2024-08-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-03 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
The Glen Arbor Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM, June 4th – September 10th. The market location is behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636. Enjoy a wide varitey of quality vendors, farmers and producers.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio Ft. André Villoch
2024-08-20 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch on Tuesday, August 20th from 3-5pm.
Enjoy a large pour or flight of our M22 Wines while listening to live music! With 15 wines, hard cider, and non-alcoholic options available, there is something for everyone!
André is a local singer-songwriter/comedian who has been playing in the area since 1998. A mix of original and cover songs conducive to sipping wine!
Have a fun and relaxing evening with great music, friends and family, and wine with live music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch.

David Cortright How to Lose a War: Iraq and Gaza
2024-08-21 07:00 - 08:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Peace scholar and activist David Cortright will discuss the parallels between the Iraq War and the current conflict in Gaza.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with Shelby and David
2024-08-22 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at the M22 Wine Patio Thursday, August 22nd from 3-5pm for live music featuring Shelby and David.
They play a variety of music and with an appreciation for every genre, their sets are always a good time for everyone!
Grab a flight or glass of wine, sit back and enjoy an afternoon of fun in 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 .

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio Ft. Allie Kessel
2024-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 | MI
Stop at the M22 Glen Arbor Wine Patio, Saturday August 24th from 3-5pm for live music featuring Allie Kessel!
Allie Kessel is a musician and songwriter local to the Traverse City area. She loves to share her original music while incorporating familiar covers into her sets. Allie takes influence from singers like Aretha Franklin, Brandi Carlisle, and Sara Bareilles and brings a soulful sound to the stage whenever she performs. When she’s not performing you can find her along the shores of Lake Michigan swimming or hunting for rocks!
Grab a glass or flight of wine and enjoy an afternoon in Glen Arbor!

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio Ft. André Villoch
2024-08-27 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch on Tuesday, August 27th from 3-5pm.
Enjoy a large pour or flight of our M22 Wines while listening to live music! With 15 wines, hard cider, and non-alcoholic options available, there is something for everyone!
André is a local singer-songwriter/comedian who has been playing in the area since 1998. A mix of original and cover songs conducive to sipping wine!
Have a fun and relaxing evening with great music, friends and family, and wine with live music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with Jesse Jefferson
2024-08-29 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us out on the M22 Wine Patio for live music featuring Jesse Jefferson Thursday, August 29th, from 3-5pm!
Jesse’s sound is a combination of gritty soul and Acoustic accompaniment bringing a unique twist to a wide range of popular songs. Jesse’s repertoire is built up with an acoustic variety including Rock, pop, hip-hop, country, oldies, and popular classics.
instagram: @jessejefferson49
Facebook:Jessejeffersonmusic
Grab a glass or flight of M22 Wine and enjoy an afternoon in Glen Arbor!

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.

Pre-renovation Sale on the Porch
2024-08-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Manor, 7345 Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
Pre-renovation Sale on the Porch – Friday the 30th and Saturday the 31st from 9am to 3pm at The Glen Lake Manor.
Take a moment to say hello to Dr. Susan Rife, the new owner of the Manor. Find out the latest on her renovation plans for the historic property, and stop to take in the beautiful view of Glen Lake from the Manor porch!
Friday August 30th and Saturday August 31st from 9am to 3pm, at Glen Lake Manor, on the southside of Little Glen Lake on M-22 (7345 Glenmere Road, Empire)
Treasures out of of the 118 year old Manor we’ve got books, Jewelry, Lamps, Furniture, and a broad variety of other items for sale!

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio ft. Jimmy Olson
2024-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Stop by the M22 Wine Patio Saturday, August 31st from 3-5pm for live music featuring Jimmy Olson!
Meet Jimmy Olson – a multi-talented artist with a knack for improvisation and a rhythm that gets the people moving. Jimmy draws inspiration from an array of music genres such as classical, jazz, funk, hip hop, dance pop and soul, and is no stranger to a good boogie woogie or a rock & roll tune. At just 34 years old, he has already been performing solo and with bands for nearly two decades. With his songwriting, producing, and performing skills all finely honed, Jimmy is a true force to be reckoned with. Whether he’s banging out beats on his keys or pouring his heart out on the mic, Jimmy’s passion for music shines through in every note he plays.
Grab a glass or flight of wine, sit back and enjoy a great evening in Glen Arbor!

29th annual Labor Day Bridge Walk
2024-09-02 11:35 - 12:15 | MI
Empire Area Community Center is the sponsor for the 29th annual Labor Day Bridge Walk!

It will begin on the Glen Arbor side of the Carl Olson Bridge M22. The start will be signaled with a flyover by Bruce Jacobs at Noon. Certificates and tshirts will be available on the Empire side.

Contact JoAnne Beare (231)631-4316
