Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Heritage Day / Empire Area Museum Complex
2017-10-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Empire Area Museum, 11544 S Lacore St , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Empire Area Museum Complex celebrates Heritage Day at the museum on Saturday October 14th, 2017, from 1 to 4 PM

Repeat feature this year include the fantastic collection of hand made Faberge type eggs made in Empire in the 1970’s by Helen Witt. A must see. Vintage cars, tractors, hit and miss engines, and much more fill the grounds around the museum along with old fashion craft and food demonstrations making this a fun filled afternoon for the whole family. Enjoy our woodworking shop, blacksmith shop, turn of the century saloon, one room school, fire house and barn filled with many pieces of horse drawn equipment.

We have just received the Roen’s family 1919 Allen car completely rebuilt and donated to our museum by Glenn Allen of Northport who bought it at the Roen auction in 1985. This is a must see addition!!.

• Historic walking tours of the village will take place during the afternoon.
• Music of all kinds will fill the air for your enjoyment.
• A beautiful hand crafted quilt by the “Empire Quilters” will be raffled at 3:30PM…Tickets will be available!!

Admission is free and donations are encouraged!!!

Please bring the whole family and help us celebrate our 45th Anniversary.

Heeding the Call: Michigan Interfaith Power and Light 2017 Conference
2017-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
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., head of Green The Church, an initiative designed to tap into the power of the African American church community and to expand the role of churches as centers for environmental and economic resilience.
Discounted rates available for students, with sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and nonprofits.

Reading of The Lake and The Lost Girl by Jacquelyn Vincent, a Michigan native
2017-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host a reading by Michigan native Jacquelyn Vincenta, author of The Lake and the Lost Girl, on Friday, September 29, at 7:00 pm.
The novel is haunting tale of a couple’s growing obsession with the mysterious disappearance of a brilliant poet nearly 70 years in the past. Set in northern Michigan, the novel has received rave reviews from readers and critics alike.
The Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor is cohosting this presentation. For more information, see the library’s website at www.glenlakelibrary.net

Volunteer Project: Adopt-a-Highway
2017-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | MI
We adopted M-22 in the historic district. Come and walk the fields of Port Oneida and help keep it clean by picking up litter! Meet at the Olsen Farm, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy, 3 miles north of Glen Arbor. Twice a year we help keep Port Oneida beautiful by picking up litter along M-22.

WOW at The Inn
2017-09-16 12:00 - 19:00 | Little Traverse Inn, 149 E Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Check out this great event benefiting Wings of Wonder at the Little Traverse Inn.

12-7pm on Saturday, Sept. 16th
there will be Local Vendors and Artists under the “big top” with family friendly activities.
Live music and Food throughout the afternoon.

From 2 – 4pm, WOW will have their raptors there in person to see!

Bring your family, friends and neighbors!
Free to attend. Donations for the cause accepted.

TIN CAN TOURISTS "SHADOW OF THE BEAR RALLY"
2017-09-16 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.
