GALLERY TALK: A ‘COLOR’ TOUR
2020-02-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
GALLERY TALK: A ‘COLOR’ TOUR

Art educator Linda Young leads a conversational tour of COLOR, an exhibition of 2D and 3D color art work on February 29, 2 pm at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. There is no charge.

Using selected works from the COLOR exhibition as examples, Young will talk about the many ways visual artists use color as a tool in their work. COLOR exhibitors demonstrate how color is used to express emotion, tension, energy and action; and how color can tell a story. Young, a Leelanau County resident, was the Director of Museum Education at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts for 20 years.

The GAAC’s COLOR exhibition continues through March 26. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org

Trivia Nights at Cherry Public House
2020-03-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Wednesday Trivia Nights at Cherry Public House | 6-8 pm
Each Wednesday night throughout the winter months, friends, neighbors and visitors gather at the Cherry Public House on Cherry Republic’s Glen Arbor campus to enjoy a rousing night of trivia, along with craft beer, wine, and a full dinner menu. There is no cost to play — simply just show up. Teams can have up to 6 people.
Bring your family and friends out for a night of fun! There is no cost to play — simply just show up. Teams can have up to 6 people. Trivia will start at 6 p.m. and go up until 8 p.m. Grab yourself a glass of craft beer, wine, and dinner or snacks while you play, or come beforehand. Get your thinking caps on!

Ranger-led Snowshoe Hikes
2020-03-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 9922 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is planning something new this winter for their free ranger-led snowshoe hikes! Whether you are an experienced snowshoer or have never tried snowshoeing, the National Lakeshore invites you to join a ranger-led snowshoe hike to explore the park.
There will be two hikes each Saturday, one for beginners called the “Snowshoe Saunter” and one for more experienced snowshoe hikers called the “Snowshoe Trek.” Each hike starts at 1:00 p.m. with an introduction at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. These Saturday snowshoe hikes begin on January 4 and continue each Saturday through March 14. Reservations are required. Please call 231-326-4700, extension 5010, for details and to make reservations. When making your reservation, be sure to specify if you would like to join the “Snowshoe Saunter” or “Snowshoe Trek.”
If there is not enough snow, winter hikes will be offered. Snowshoes will be loaned at no charge to participants that do not have their own. The National Lakeshore has traditional and modern snowshoes available. These hikes are free, but participants do need a park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are required whether participants borrow snowshoes from the National Lakeshore or have their own. To cancel a reservation, please call the National Lakeshore so visitors on the waiting list can be contacted to participate in the hike. Snowshoe hikes are fun for all ages. Inside the visitor center, rangers will first provide an introduction and basic snowshoeing instructions, and then everyone will travel by car to the trailhead or area of the National Lakeshore pre-selected for that day.
Once there, the ranger will help participants learn about the park’s unique features and winter’s effect on them by exploring and discovering clues on site. Be prepared and plan to be outside for about two hours. Dress in layers and wear waterproof boots to be most comfortable. Not only is snowshoeing easy, fun, and good exercise, it is also an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. The ranger-led hikes are mildly strenuous, yet they proceed at a leisurely pace for one and a half miles at the most.
The “Snowshoe Saunter” will allow for more time to put on the snowshoes and to practice using them, and will go at a slow pace with multiple stops along the way. It will be a leisurely exploration through the National Lakeshore’s cool spots.
The “Snowshoe Trek” will be slightly faster-paced and the terrain might be a little more rugged. There will still be interpretive stops along the hike to discover the park’s resources. Both of these hikes will involve exploration and adventure.

MARKETING SEMINAR
2020-03-10 17:30 - 19:30 | The Leland Lodge, 565 Pearl Street, Leland, MI, 49654
You’re invited to a Marketing Seminar with International Strategy Consultant, PETER LAMB to talk on Increasing your Business Revenue. Space is limited, RSVP required. Deadline is noon, Thursday, March 5. Please send request to john@leelanaunews.com
THIS IS A FREE EVENT presented by Leelanau Enterprise.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Leland Lodge
565 Pearl St., Leland
Peter Lamb specializes in increasing revenue through marketing strategies. Lamb’s consulting practice focuses on the best practices to grow your business. Free appetizers and cash bar.

Regular Board Meeting: Glen Lake Chamber
2020-03-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Century 21/Northland Vacation Rentals, 6391 W. Western Avenue, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Regular Board meeting for the Glen Lake Chamber is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020
9:00 a.m. in the conference room at Century 21/Northland Vacation Rentals in Glen Arbor.

POSTPONED - Glen Lake Restaurant Week
2020-04-24 12:00 - 2020-05-02 20:00
Due to COVID-19 and the executive order from the Governor, 2020 Glen Lake Restaurant Week has been postponed. We are looking to RESCHEDULE the event for November, with dates TBD. Follow our Facebook page, Eat Glen Arbor for updates. Please contact the Glen Lake Chamber with any questions you may have. Thank you for finding ways to continue to support your favorite local businesses via carry-out, call ahead orders to retailers and rescheduling your stays.

Offering an array of dining options “from French Fries to French Cuisine.”

Friday, April 24th – Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
Throughout the week around Glen Arbor, book a time to dine at each restaurant on the list for a unique and mouthwatering experience.
Participating establishments will offer their own appetizing (3 course) prix-fixe menus from $25-$35. Some establishments may be offering lunch specials as well for $15 like Art’s Tavern & a Wine/Appetizer pairing at Glen Arbor Wines.*
To participate in the event, simply contact each establishment (listed with menu’s and locations info below) to make your reservation. No tickets. Open to the Public.
For Event updates, photos and offerings – Like + Follow the Facebook page: Eat Glen Arbor

Restaurants*

Art’s Tavern • (231)334-3754 • 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

Blu • (231)334-2530 • 5705 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse • (231)228-8869 • 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI

Cherry Public House • (231) 226-3033 • 6026-B, 5109, S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

Funistrada • (231)334-3900 • 4566 W MacFarlane Rd, Maple City, MI 49664

Glen Arbor Wines • (231)835-2196) • 5873 S. Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI

Nonna’s at the Homestead • (231)334-5000 • 1 Woodridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI

La Bécasse • (231)334-3944 • 9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI

Western Avenue Grill • (231) 334-3362 • 6410 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI

*Reservations with each purveyor are recommended for dining during this event.

Sponsors
Thank you Sponsors for helping make the marketing of this delicious event possible! The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce is a 501c organization. Email us if you are interested in supporting this Event or the Chamber and it’s mission.

Farmers Market
2020-06-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-06-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-06-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-04 09:00 - 13:00 and 3 more dates | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM.
The market location is behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636.
Market dates of operation: June 16 – September 8, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the Leelanau Farmers Markets have launched an online marketplace of locally grown and produced food, flowers, and hand-crafted specialty items with curbside pick-up available at our Glen Arbor, Northport, and Suttons Bay market locations. This convenient service can save you time and enable you to still purchase all the items from our farmers and artisans you’ve come to love at our markets.
Ordering from Leelanau Farmers Markets helps to build and support our community, and to preserve our precious agricultural land for future use.
WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK?
Visit their Product List page to see what is available.
CUSTOMERS! If you’d prefer to buy fresh healthy food from local farmers or a unique local item for you or a gift for a friend – For convenient online ordering and curbside pick-up you may Register as a Customer online.
Stay informed by joining the Markets Email List and check their website weekly for new items.

CANCELLED: NMC Concert Band performs Patriotic Music
2020-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Old School Lawn, Glen Arbor, MI, 49684, United States
Due to the corona virus and social distancing restrictions, this event has been cancelled.
Manitou Music kicks off another season of outdoor concerts on Wednesday, July 1 with an evening of patriotic music performed by the NMC Concert Band. This free, family-friendly concert will be held at the Old School House lawn, 6363 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor, at 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair and arrive early to find a seat.

4th of July Parade - CANCELLED
2020-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Due to the corona virus and social distancing restrictions, this event is cancelled. Look for a virtual parade on social media.

4th of July Parade in Glen Arbor
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 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven making its way through to the North/East end of town. This year’s parade Marshal is _TBD_.
Participate…
Everyone is welcome and “anything goes!”
Want to participate in the parade? Cyclists (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.
Want a front row seat? Volunteer! We always need as many parade volunteers as possible. 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.
Enjoy the area…
Most shops and restaurants are open part of the day for you! Please make sure to come to town early to park and enjoy shopping the lovely retailers and art galleries. Whether you’ll end up back where you’re staying or head back home, there’s a beach or lake or trail for you to enjoy some outdoor recreation the remainder of the holiday.
If you’re a boater, you can join in on the boat parade 4th of July evening on the Glen Lake beginning at 4pm in front of the Yacht Club.
More to celebrate on the 4th…
>>Flag Raising Ceremony | Old Settlers Park @ 10am
>>Boat Parade | On the Glen Lakes @4pm
>>Pancake Breakfast | Sunday, July 5th 8am -12pm at the Town Hall

Parade photos courtesy of Raquel Jackson
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CANCELLED: Pancake Breakfast
2020-07-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.

The Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast! Proceeds will go to the Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association to assist the Glen Lake Fire Department with funding for training and equipment purchases. Come on out to enjoy a great breakfast with friends and family. Thank you for your support!
When: Sunday July 5th, 2020
8am – 12:00pm
Where: Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue, Glen Arbor, MI
Cost: $8.00/person, Children 5 and under free
The Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation.

CANCELLED: Manitou Music: Dune Climb Concert
2020-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Dune Climb, 6478 S. Dune Highway, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Due to the coronavirus, this concert has been cancelled but please check the GAAC’s Facebook page for pop up music events and more updates on their website: https://glenarborart.org/events-page/music-and-concerts/

Igor and the Red Elvises bring Siberian surf rock to the annual Manitou Music Dune Climb Concert. This concert is free but a Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pass is required for entry into the Dune Climb.
Lead Elvis Igor Yuzov grew up in the former Soviet Union, where folk music was the norm and rock ’n roll was illegal. A rebellious streak, however, led him to seek out the forbidden music. In 1995, Yuzov dreamed that Elvis Presley came to him and told him to start playing rock ’n roll and the Red Elvises were born. Evolving over the years, Yuzov’s music contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance.
Manitou Music is a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center. For more information, please call 231/334-6112

Glen Arbor Art Fair - CANCELLED
2020-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Due to social distancing restrictions and public safety, the Glen Lake Women’s Club Art Fair has been cancelled for this year.

49th Annual Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 from 10 am – 4 pm, outside at the Glen Arbor Township Hall.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair hosts 100 artists carefully selected to represent up-north, one-of-a kind art pieces for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The juried Art Fair features pottery, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry, as well as face painting, a raffle, and a bake sale. Lunch is available for purchase on site including the popular walking tacos and cherry chicken salad. Admission is free.
Each year, thousands of people shop for that unique piece of art, either for themselves or for a special gift.
All proceeds support the Glen Lake student scholarship program.

Free Admission, Open to the Public | 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

Members Create Exhibition
2020-07-24 11:00 - 2020-08-27 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
An annual tradition returns! The Glen Arbor Arts Center Members Create exhibition is a showcase of members’ talent. The 2020 Members Create features the work of 25 current GAAC members.
The GAAC offers two ways to enjoy the Members Create exhibition. Engage directly with the works in the GAAC gallery from 11-2 daily; and enjoy viewing the exhibition by looking at the GAAC’s online gallery.

OUTDOOR GALLERY DEDICATION
2020-07-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
A public celebration and dedication of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new Outdoor Gallery are July 30, 5:30 – 8 pm. The GAAC unveiled its new Outdoor Gallery on May 12. The inaugural exhibition features work by Empire painter Mark Mehaffey. Five of Mark’s acrylic paintings were reproduced on 5ft X 5ft aluminum panels and installed on the GAAC’s west and south exterior walls.
Preceding the 7 pm start of the dedication ceremony, Mehaffey will create and complete an original painting of the natural area surrounding the GAAC. He will begin painting at 5:30 pm. The framed painting will be available for purchase during the dedication. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the GAAC’s 2021 Outdoor Gallery project.
The GAAC’s Outdoor Gallery was two years in the planning. A committee explored the idea of placing on the walls sculptures, tiles, murals, and other media while searching for the most flexible and cost-effective answer. The weatherproof, aluminum panels on display were created by Image 360 in Traverse City.
Following a months-long, call-for-entries search, Mehaffey’s series of contemporary landscape paintings were selected by Glen Arbor juror-artists Hank Feeley and Emory Mead. Mehaffey maintains an active studio practice. He retired from the Lansing Public School system where he taught visual art from 1973 to 2002. He teaches painting both locally and throughout the United States. Mehaffey’s work remains in place until April 2021. The panels will then be available for purchase. Support for the Outdoor Gallery comes through a generous grant from GAAC members Barb and George Cochran.
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., in Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.

2020 Plein Air Weekend: Thursday Sundowner
2020-07-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
This challenging painting event features artists capturing the beauty and awe of the sunset over Glen Lake and Lake Michigan. Artists work quickly to capture the setting sun (Weather permitting). These paintings will be on view and for purchase on Friday evening sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. Admission is Free.
The 12th year of Northern Michigan’s premier painting weekend featuring artists from throughout Michigan and the Midwest. Highlights include three painting events for Artists culminating in two art exhibits and the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s largest fundraiser. The event attracts hundreds of art collectors eager to purchase the original artworks. Almost half of all proceeds go to the Glen Arbor Arts Center.

Words for Water Poetry Throw-down
2020-07-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
“Who owns the water?” People? Communities? Corporations? Nobody? That question is the basis for the July 31 Words For Water open-air poetry throw-down at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. This event is offered in collaboration with FLOW [For Love Of Water].
Participating poets and writers are challenged to create a short, original poem that answers this question: Who Owns The Water? Poems will be performed or read on Friday, July 31, 7 pm, before a live audience. Each writer may read up to five minutes. No pre-registration is required. Poets will be added to the evening’s readers list on a first-come basis. Read more about Words For Water here: https://glenarborart.org/events/words-for-water-poetry-throw-down/
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., in Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.

Artists Invitational and Virtual Auction
2020-08-01 08:00 - 2020-08-08 21:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Please join us for something new and different during this unusual summer.
This August, 55 artists will participate in a special, invitation-only event for the Glen Arbor Arts Center.
On August 1 and August 2, these talented artists will each create one or two works from wherever they happen to be: here in Leelanau County or far away, indoors or en Plein Air. A week later, each of these unique works will be available for sale here through a virtual, limited time auction.
The starting bid price for each item will be set by the artist, but there will also be a “buy it now” option on all artwork. So, it’s important to preview the artwork and shop early.
Become a GAAC Circle member by Monday, July 27 to get in on early-bird bidding an hour before the general public.
Don’t forget that this is a fundraiser for the Glen Arbor Arts Center, so bid early, bid often, and be part of the party!
Auction Schedule
August 6 and August 7: You will be able to register here, preview the auction, and tag your favorite artwork for later bidding.
August 8, 4-5p: GAAC Circle members can access early-bird bidding, including the “buy it now” option.
August 8, 5-9p: Auction open to the public, including the “buy it now” option.

6FT APART ART: Pop-Up Exhibition + Artist Demos #2
2020-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The GAAC parking lot becomes a pop-up gallery and demonstration site. An opportunity to watch studio artists demonstrating how they work and create – part of the 6ft Apart Art series. They’ll be showing some wares, too. Come meet, talk and watch. Free.
Participating artists are:
Margo Burian, painter. Acrylic painting.
John Huston, potter. John will be conducting a live raku firing.
Joan Richmond, painter. Painted paper, collaged constructions.
The 6ft Apart Art series is a group of activities planned for Summer 2020 at the GAAC. It was developed in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19. Practices such as social distancing will be built into 6ft Apart Art events, and offer a safe alternative to traditional indoor art activities, such as gallery exhibitions and performance. The series will take place at the GAAC and turn the front yard and parking area into open-air exhibition venues.
Rain Date: Sunday, August 9
