Patriotic Music with the Nortport Community Band
2017-07-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
The Northport Community Band kicks off the Glen Arbor Art Association’s 2017 Manitou Music Festival season on Monday, July 3, 7 p.m. with a musical evening celebrating Independence Day. This concert of patriotic and march favorites takes place on the Old School House lawn located in Glen Arbor on M-22 directly across from the Glen Arbor Township Hall.
Founded in 1959, the Northport Community Band has developed a repertoire of familiar overtures, marches, light classics and popular favorites. Bring a lawn chair, friends and family. There is no charge. In the event of rain, the concert will take place at the Leelanau School auditorium.

4th of July Hot Dog Sale (fundraiser)
2017-07-04 11:00 - 14:00
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor will hold its 9th annual “fun-raiser” hot dog sale July 4th from 11:00 am till 2:00pm. Featuring Mikowski’s Market store made hot dogs.

4th of July
2017-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Celebrate Independence
Independence Day gets celebrated usually beginning the day before the 4th with some free, local live music, followed by things to do for everyone. On the “Old School House” lawn – bring your chairs/blankets. From 7 – 8pm, on July 3rd, the Northport Band plays live. FREE to attend, Donations to the Band welcomed.
On the 4th:
The Flag raising ceremony takes place at 10am in Old Settlers Park (located on the corner of Dunns Farm Road and Burdickville Road – CR 616). Organized by Glen Lake Women’s Club, the ceremony begins at 10 am with Invocation by Pastor Logsten of Empire United Methodist followed by Boy Scout Troop 105 presenting the Flag Raising paired with patriotic songs performed by Summer Singers. Key Note: Laurel Jeris / Glen Lake Woman’s Club: Daughters of Liberty – Roles of Women during the American Revolutionary War. Cookies and lemonade for everyone and Children to receive US Flags!
Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big Parade downtown Glen Arbor beginning at 12pm. Parade leaves from Glen Haven then makes it’s way through to the North/East end of town.
If you’re a boater, you can join in on the boat parade 4th of July evening on Glen Lake beginning at 4pm in front of the Yacht Club.
To Participate in the Parade…
Want a front row seat at the parade? Volunteer! We always need as many parade volunteers as possible.
Volunteers can pick up a parade t-shirt at Art’s Tavern the week prior to the 4th. Bring your own broom to help walk with the parade and sweep the candy back towards the crowd, to keep kids off the street and safe.
Want to participate in the parade? Everyone is welcome! Bikers (kids and families) and Walkers can join in the parade starting at the Christian Science Church. Cars and Floats participating in the parade, please meet at Glen Haven to line up 45 min prior to the parade start time. The parade begins at Noon.
Adventure and beauty awaits
There’s tons of things to do, in and around the Glen Arbor area. From Dining and Shopping, to the arts; Beaches & Boating and a variety of outdoor recreation; to specific places to visit that are great for kids & families. Visit our “Things to Do” page to get started on your Pure Leelanau adventure.
Visit the National Park ~ Discover a new hike, trail, scenic drive or outlook or ride.
Visit our Events page to see what other businesses and community organizations are up to.
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Port Oneida Driving Tour
2017-07-05 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Magic Thursday Artists Opening Reception
2017-07-06 17:00 - 19:00 | City Opera House, 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
The City Opera House is proud to again present the Magic Thursday Artists for a two-month art exhibition and sale July 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017. The exhibition features original fine art paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic. A portion of all sales benefits the City Opera House.
The opening reception, with refreshments, will be held on July 6, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City Opera House, 106 East Front Street, Traverse
The exhibition is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during evening events.

Center Gallery: Barbara Cochran/Leelanau Color and Spirit
2017-07-07 11:00 - 2017-07-13 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Maple City painter Barbara Cochran shows paintings that reflect the color and spirit of Leelanau County July 7-13 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception to open this exhibition of oil paintings is Friday, July 7, 6-8 p.m.
Cochran’s Maple City home, a working farm where she and her husband, George, grow English cider apples, is surrounded by flower and vegetable gardens, which contribute to her vocabulary of iconic Leelanau images. Cochran depicts her home, the lake and the woodlands in a palette of vibrant colors and exuberant brush work.
For more information please call Center Gallery, 231/334-3179. The gallery is open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tragedies of the Times
2017-07-07 19:00 - 21:00
The 1800s and early 1900s had special challenges of the time related to fires, shipwrecks, accidents, drownings, mental health issues, and more. Learn about why some of these were so common as well as some uncommon incidents. Meet at Olsen Farm in Port Oneida.

Tragedies of the Times
2017-07-07 19:00 - 21:00
The 1800s and early 1900s had special challenges of the time related to fires, shipwrecks, accidents, drownings, mental health issues, and more. Learn about why some of these were so common as well as some uncommon incidents. Meet at the Olsen Farm in Port Oneida.

Dune Climb Concert: The Jimmys!
2017-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes – Dune Climb, 6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) brings Wisconsin-based blues powerhouse The Jimmys to the Sleeping Bear Dunes for the annual Manitou Music Festival Dune Climb Concert, Sunday, July 9, 7 p.m.
Award winning keyboardist and vocalist Jimmy Voegeli leads The Jimmys. The group’s tight vocal harmonies and powerful horn lines summon the sound of Motown, as well as a blend of blues, soul, funk and R&B. There is no charge for the concert but a National Park pass is required for entry. Lawn chairs and picnic baskets are welcomed. Rain location is the Glen Arbor Town Hall. For more information, please call the GAAA at 231/334-6112; or go to: glenarborart.org.

Dune Climb Concert: The Jimmys!
2017-07-09 20:00 - 22:00

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series July 11
2017-07-11 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

Port Oneida Driving Tour
2017-07-12 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Port Oneida Driving Tour
2017-07-12 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Preservation Workshop: Plaster Repair
2017-07-13 09:00 - 16:00
Help us finish the plaster repair in the upstairs bedrooms of this farmhouse. The Burfiend Farm is 4 miles northeast of Glen Arbor. Turn off of M-22 onto Port Oneida Road. Go about 1 mile. Two white farmhouses are on the left side.Â Please sign up by emailing phsb@leelanau.com.

Music on the Mountain - Andre Villoch at The Homestead
2017-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Homestead is proud to welcome back a longtime friend and favorite, Andre Villoch. Famed for his dynamic vocal range and vivacious onstage wit and charm, Andre is authentic, soulful and gritty. He’s known for his lyrical prowess by delivering satisfying melodies about life, love and the allure of music. With roots in opera, pop, gospel, bluegrass and folk, his songs bear the mark of rich heritage of musical inspiration.
A mainstay on the Michigan folk and Indie circuit, Andre made the state of Maine his new home for a few years; we’re thrilled to have him back in the mitten!

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

Center Gallery: Joseph Lombardo's Glen Arbor Studies
2017-07-14 11:00 - 2017-07-20 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo continues his study of Glen Arbor with a series of new paintings July 14-20 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens with an artist’s reception Friday, July 14, 6-8 p.m.
Lombardo, an adjunct professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, first visited Glen Arbor in 2009 and executed the first of his Michigan-in-Summer paintings. Through this evolving group of oil paintings Lombardo explores the Leelanau landscape, light, and color as well as its houses, trees, bicycles, farm houses and night scenes.
As part of his exhibition, Lombardo conducts a demonstration at Center Gallery on Sunday, July 16, 1 p.m. This demonstration is an opportunity to watch the artist work, and to talk with him about his process and technique. For more information please call 231/334-3179. Center Gallery is open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

ROOTStories
2017-07-14 14:00 - 15:30
Descendant Joel Olsen will walk you through the history of the Olsen family’s journey from Norway to Port Oneida. At the Charles Olsen House. 3164 W. Harbor Hwy. 4 miles north of Glen Arbor.

Painting Demonstration
2017-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo conducts a painting demonstration at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, on Sunday, July 16, 1 p.m. This demonstration is an opportunity to watch the artist work, and to talk with him about his process and technique. The demonstration is open to the public without charge.
The demonstration is offered in conjunction with Lombardo’s exhibition of Glen Arbor studies at Center Gallery. He began visiting Glen Arbor in 2009, and executed the first of his Michigan-in-summer paintings. Through this evolving group of oil paintings Lombardo explores the Leelanau landscape, light, and color as well as its houses, trees, bicycles, farm houses and night scenes. Lombardo is an adjunct professor at the Columbus, Ohio, College of Art and Design. For more information please call the gallery at 231/334-3179. Center Gallery is open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Manitou Music Festival: Mulebone
2017-07-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) welcomes the blues duo Mulebone back to its Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage on Sunday, July 16, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
This inventive, Brooklyn-based duo consists of Hugh Pool on guitar, boot board, vocals and harmonica; and John Ragusa on flute, tin whistles, jaw harp and Conch shell. Mulebone has recorded four critically lauded CDs, three of which landed on the American Music Association’s Top 100 list.
Tickets for this concert are $15. Children 18 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the GAAA’s website, glenarborart.org; at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St.; or at the door. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on M-22. For more information, please call 231/334-6112.

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series July 18
2017-07-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Becky Thatcher Designs, 5795 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

46th annual Glen Lake Woman's Club Art Fair
2017-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Art Fair organized by the Glen Lake Woman’s Club features approximately 100 artists, carefully chosen to represent a variety of art mediums. What originally began in front of the Town Hall has expanded to both inside and out – a great place to showcase unique art.
Lunch is available, including our famous “walking tacos.” In addition to the art, there is popcorn, face painting, raffle, bake sale and returning this year, a table of used jewelry.
All proceeds from this event go to Glen Lake student scholarships. Scholarship recipients assist by carrying supplies, giving breaks to the exhibitors and helping with the concessions.
Free Admission | No smoking and no pets allowed on the premises.
For registration or application info/submission, please contact: Janice Freeman at (231)334-3428 and glwcartfair@gmail.com, plus you may now submit your application online!

Manitou Music Festival: Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys
2017-07-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys bring bluegrass to the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) Manitou Music Festival on Wednesday, July 19, 8 p.m. The concert takes place at Studio Stage behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
This energetic quartet earned its name at a Michigan Bluegrass Festival from a fellow picker who proclaimed, “It’s good to see you flat bellies out here pickin’ with us gray beards.” Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys channel their native Michiganian sound, Motown, as they infuse their repertoire with picks from the worlds of blues, folk, jazz and techno.
Tickets for this concert are $15. Children 18 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the GAAA’s website, glenarborart.org; at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St.; or at the door. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Leelanau School auditorium, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor. For more information, please call 231/334-6112.

Glen Lake Community Library Bienniel Home Tour
2017-07-20 10:00 - 16:00
GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY BIENNIEL HOME TOUR
THURSDAY, JULY 20TH — Glen Lake Library Biennial Home Tour, 10am-4pm $20.00. Visit 5 beautiful homes including the very special Inspiration Point 1920’s Log Cottage!! Don’t miss this tour! More Info, call 326-5361 or visit, www.glenlakelibrary.net

The Glen Lake Community Library’s Home Tour includes 5 diverse residences that encompass
all styles and traditions from an old log cottage built in the 1920’s to a green home built two
years ago. We are excited to offer these wonderful homes to the community for the Biennial
Home Tour. Another one of our homes is a farmhouse complete with barns and gardens and they
can all be toured. Another is a beautiful Nantucket style country home on Big Glen Lake and then
there is the charming summer cottage on Little Glen Lake. You won’t want to miss a single home
on the library tour held on Thursday, July 20th from 10-4. Tickets will be available from members
of the Glen Lake Garden Club, The Cottage Book Shop, Northwoods Home & Gift, and the Glen
Lake Library in Empire. Cost is $20. Tickets will be available for purchase at the end of June.

Glen Lake Library Home Tour
2017-07-20 10:00 - 16:00
A tour of five featured homes, the Faust Cabin tour is a collaboration between Friends of Glen Lake Library, NPS, and PHSB.

Music on the Mountain - Bugs Beddow & The Good Stuff at The Homestead
2017-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Bugs Beddow & the Good Stuff serve up the best rock & soul music from the last four decades – you know, the Good Stuff! With Bugs on trombone, Motown legend Jose Hamilton on vocals, The Dougie on guitar, Rick Thompson on percussion, and Steven Backus on bass, you have a band to remember. From Bruno Mars to Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi to the Temptations, you’ll enjoy the best mix of feel good, toe tapping music there is.

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

Center Gallery Celebrates A Decade of Margo Burian
2017-07-21 11:00 - 2017-07-27 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Paintings of Leelanau County’s land and water – as processed through the imagination of Grand Rapids artist Margo Burian – are on display July 21-27 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A public reception opens this 10th anniversary show on July 21, 6 p.m.
2017 marks the 10th consecutive, Center Gallery exhibition of Burian’s lush, atmospheric oil paintings of the region. The painter’s work is an interpretation of experience and memory, rather than a strict record of natural features and landmarks. She takes liberties with place and nature to move the painting from an accounting to an interpretation. After the initial on-site point of contact with her subject, she then returns to the studio to distill and develop the field notes into works that distinctly speaks to her love of the natural world.
This exhibition continues through July 27. For more information please call 231/334-3179. Center Gallery is open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Manitou Music Festival: Moxie Strings
2017-07-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) welcomes the Moxie Strings back to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage on Sunday, July 23, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
Since forming in 2007, Moxie Strings — Michigan musicians Diana Ladio on fiddle, cellist Alison Lynn and percussionist Fritz McGirr — have crafted a toe-tapping, energetic blend of Celtic and Americana music. Hailed by The Grand Rapids Press as “top-notch, instrumental wizardry,” The Moxie Strings offer listeners an opportunity to experience some of the world’s best-known instruments through a young, progressive lens.
Tickets for this concert are $15. Children 18 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the GAAA’s 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.

Running Bear 5K Run/Walk + 1/2 Mile Kid's Run
2017-07-25 07:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
11th Annual Glen Arbor Women’s Club Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kid’s Run. Staged at Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor, runners compete in 10 different age categories from 10 & under to 80+. 1st and 2nd place metals and prizes awarded in each category from Cherry Republic, Crystal River Outfitters and the Cyclery. Younger runners can run with the Bear and take home a ribbon in the 1/2 Mile Kid’s Run. Kid’s Run prizes include coupons for an ice cream cone from Riverfront Ice Cream and a game of miniature golf from Dale’s of Glen Arbor.

Cost: is $18 when you pre-register ($20 day of race) and only $5 for Kids!
For early registration and any questions, visit: www.runningbearrun.com

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series July 25
2017-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Becky Thatcher Designs, 5795 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Manitou Music Festival: Rita Hosking Trio
2017-07-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The country-folk sound of the Rita Hosking Trio comes to the Glen Arbor Art Association’s Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage on Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
Hosking, a guitarist who hails from Northern California, sings of forest fires, culture clash, demolition derbies, the working class and hope. She sets these themes to music, backed up by Bill Dakin on the upright bass and Sean Feder on dobro and banjo. Acoustic Magazine said the trio delivers its sound with “timeless, unhurried elegance.”
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 Abor; 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.
