Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Anderson's Market Annual Tasting Celebration
2016-05-21 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Anderson’s Market
Enjoy new and familiar tastes from your favorite purveyors of edible delights at our annual tasting event, held in and outside of the market on May 21st. Sample everything from local delicacies to international wines and regional craft beers. A full list will be soon be available of all of the amazing brands who will be at the market during the event. This celebration has quickly become a Glen Arbor tradition for locals & visitors to mingle and welcome the beginning of summer!
Visit our website for more information: andersonsglenarbor.com/events

Asparagus Poetry Contest
2016-05-21 02:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library will host an asparagus-themed poetry contest & reading as part of the upcoming Empire Asparagus Festival. Poems should be submitted to the library by Thursday, May 19 to be considered for the contest. Call the library for details: 326-5361; or see our website: www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Asparagus Festival May 20th, 21st & 22nd
2016-05-20 19:00 - 2016-05-22 18:00 | MI
Empire Asparagus Festival – May 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2016
Friday, May 20th
7:00pm to 10:00pm – Dance & Pig Roast
ENTRY FEE $5.00 under 16 FREE
PIGROAST EXTRA
Front St. Empire – Click here for directions

Come Dance & Dine on Art’s Taverns famous Pig Roast and wash it down with one of your favorite Right Brain Brewery Brew!! It will be a foot-stompin’ butt swingin’ good time with music from STROBELITE HONEY!!!!

Saturday, May 21st
10:00 AM – 5K Kick Ass-paragus Fun Run/Walk
Registration for the run starts at 9.00am at Empire Public Beach
Click here for more info on the run!

NOON – Asparagus Recipe Contest Asparagus Cook-Off
Due to the events popularity the audience will be limited to a first come first served 100 people in line
2016 Recipe Entry Form

1:00PM to 4:00PM – Empire Area Museum is open.
Click here to visit our site

2.00pm ODE to ASPARAGUS POETRY Competition
Children, Youth & Adult Catergories with Prizes for esch.
Please send entries Including Name, Age and Contact info via email to info@glenlakelibrary.net

3 pm to 4pm CHILDREN’S FAVORITE GORDON RUSS & his COMEDY MAGIC REVUE
Under the Big Tent on Front Street

4pm PARADE
Please e-mail Ashlea if you’re interested in being in the parade at besquirrely@gmail.com. Must salute to asparagus!

Music
1pm thru 3pm – Miles Prendergast Band
4pm thru 6pm – Benjamin James & The Old Mission Collective
http://www.benjamanjamesmusic.com/about/

7pm thru 9pm The Benzie Playboys

Asparagus Eats plus Wine and Beer Tasting under The BIG TENT
NOON. thru 9:00 p.m.
ENTRY FEE $5.00 under 16 FREE

FOOD VENDORS
Hearth & Vine Black Star Farms http://www.blackstarfarms.com/dining/hearth-vine/
Deerings Market
Scalawags Fish & Chips http://scalawagstc.com/
MI Grill (Baytown Kitchen) http://baytownkitchen.com/
Fire Dog Artisan Pizza
Art’s Tavern http://www.artsglenarbor.com/
Kontiki Foods
Little Traverse Inn
The Manor on Glen Lake
Norconk’s Fresh Asparagus

BREWERIES & VINTNERS
Right Brain Brewery http://www.rightbrainbrewery.com
Black Star Farms http://www.blackstarfarms.com
Bel Largo Vineyard & Winery
Laurentide Winery http://laurentidewinery.com
St. Ambrose Cellars http://www.stambrose-mead-wine.com
Lake Ann Brewery
Accoustic Mead http://www.drinkacoustic.com

1pm Asparagus Festival Foot Golf Tournament
At The Dunes Golf Club two man teams set up as a scramble. Each player will kick off and then take the best shot to kick from again, until they hole out. Prizes for closest to the Asparagus Spear & longest kick. Cost $20 per person includes free soda water & snacks. For more info contact Chris wall at cwall@centurytel.net

Sunday, May 22nd
Sunday May 19th Empire Lions Club Famous Breakfast
8am to noon at the Empire Township Hall

EMPIRE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDRAISER CONCERT
Dennis Palmer & Friends
Place – The Village Inn, Empire
Time – 4 pm to 6 pm

Artist-in-Residence Talk: Painter Robert Ross
2016-05-12 19:30 - 20:30 | MI
The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) kicks off its 15th season of artist-in-residence presentations May 12, 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Painter Robert Ross is the first presenter, one of four artists who will participate in GAAA’s 2016 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program.

During this two-week residency, Ross, a resident of Altamonte Springs, Florida, will create a series of paintings that explore abandoned Port Oneida farmsteads. He’ll focus on the Burfiend and Thoreson farms, examining how the homes, barns and shed built by these settlers shaped the environment and continue to shape it. Ross received his MA from the University of Michigan and maintains a full-time studio practice in Winter Park, Florida. For more information, please call 231/334-6112.

Chamber Member Meeting + Spring Dinner - May 11, 2016
2016-05-11 17:30 - 19:30 | La Becasse, 9001 S Dunns Farm Road, Burdickville, MI, 49664, United States
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Please join us for the annual Spring Glen Lake Chamber Members Dinner/Meeting, will be held at LaBecasse restaurant!
Please RVSP by Monday, May 2nd to lrouzer@thehomesteadresort.com or 231-334-5127

We ask for members to please include their selections with their RSVP.

Dinner Menu:
Appetizer–choice of: La Becasse House Salad, Tomato Goat Cheese Tart, House Pâté
Entree–choice of: Ratatouille with Quinoa Timbale, Grilled Beef Shoulder Tender with Creamy Polenta, or Pan Seared Whitefish on Basmati Rice with Citrus Beurre Blanc
Dessert–choice of: Warm Chocolate Cake, Tart Tatin (caramelized upside down apple tart), and a yet-to-be-determined spring dessert
$30 plus tax and gratuity

Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Guests to be seated for the Dinner & Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Wine & Food Tasting Series
2016-05-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us on Saturday, May 7 from 3 – 6pm, when we will be tasting 3 French wines with Griffin Beverage Co. wine representative Remy Chauchoy. The wines we will be tasting are Picpoul de Pinet (white),
Corbieres Col des Vents 2012 (red) and Lirac Roquedon (red). Complimentary as always, and appetizers included!
Visit our website for a complete calendar of upcoming tastings and events at the market!

Nature's Palette Artist Reception
2016-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Botanic Garden within Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Drive, t, MI, 49684, United States
The Visitor Center at the Botanic Garden along with Studio One 6 presents Nature’s Palette opening reception. This is a fine art exhibition featuring the exceptional paintings of 14 local artists. Light refreshments will be served while guests enjoy the paintings and the gardens.
The Botanic Garden is located with Historic Barns Park on the ground of Grand Traverse Commons. A portion of the sales supports the Botanic Garden.

Stone Circle poet Terry Wooten
2016-05-04 07:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host Northern Michigan’s own poet bard Terry Wooten, who will share varied works from his long career as a poet and storyteller. His latest book “The Stone Circle Poems” was selected as a 2016 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.

Chamber Board Meeting - May 3rd
2016-05-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Chamber Board members meet once a month, at 4:00pm in the Glen Arbor Township Hall (unless noted otherwise), typically scheduled for the 1st Tuesday of the month. These meetings are closed to Board members only.
2016 Glen Lake Chamber Board Meeting Dates
January 12
February 2
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Useful Link:
View our Member meeting dates for 2016, Open to the Community

Nature's Palette
2016-05-02 09:00 - 2016-05-30 17:00 | MI
The Visitor Center at the Botanic Garden along with Studio One 6 presents Nature’s Palette. This is a fine art exhibition featuring the exceptional paintings of 14 local artists. The exhibition dates are May 2 through May 30, 2016. The hours are Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Botanic Garden is located with Historic Barns Park on the ground of Grand Traverse Commons. A portion of the sales supports the Botanic Garden.

Spring Sip and Savor
2016-04-30 08:00 - 2016-05-01 19:00 | MI
Join us the weekend of April 30 and May 1, 2016 for the annual Spring Sip & Savor wine trail weekend.
Saturday 11:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm
$35 per person

As our vineyards wake to the sun and warmth of May, enjoy delicious wine and food pairings at 23 wineries along the wine trail. Celebrate spring, indulge in your senses and learn more about Leelanau Peninsula wines. Most importantly, it’s really fun! Take the self-guided tour by visiting the tasting rooms in any order on Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 pm and Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm. Tickets are limited and typically sell out, so get yours TODAY!
Tickets are $35 and include wine and food pairings at each winery and a souvenir wine glass. In addition, a $5 donation for every ticket sold goes to the Bruce Simpson Winemakers Scholarship to help students in their quest for a career in viticulture or enology in Northern Michigan.
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Transportation Packages
Food and Wine Pairings

Social Media How-To, Q+A
2016-04-26 10:00 - 23:00 | The Homestead, Woodridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Tuesday, April 26th
10am at the “evergreen room” in the Reception Center, @ The Homestead
Stop by for the Chamber’s 1st “Social Media How-To” Q&A
Bring your laptop, notebook & pen, login’s/passwords, and Questions!
We’ll cover some basics for you – whether you’re a complete rookie or savy digital-aged entrepreneur! We’ll share with one another and help each other along in our online socializing skills, hopefully giving you some tools to take your website marketing to the next level.
Coffee and Water provided.
“Your Glen Lake Chamber, helping each other succeed as a small businesses in Leelanau! “
RSVP, Join and Share the Event on Facebook!

Chamber Member Meeting - April 2016
2016-04-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Bethlehem Community Church, 6012 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
April 12th, 2016
Please join us for the April Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting, graciously hosted by Anderson’s Market, located at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor.
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

National Library Week: April 11 - 16
2016-04-11 10:00 - 2016-04-16 17:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Stop in and explore all that the library has to offer, get a library card, get demos of our online resources – and have a snack! Your community library will be an even sweeter treat all week, with home-made cookies baked by the Friends of the Library, and fresh coffee provided by Leelanau Coffee Roasting. Join us for two special evening events, too: a screening of “Bridge of Spies”, Monday, April 11 at 7:00; and a presentation about healthy fermented foods like kombucha and yogurt, Thursday, April 14 at 7:00.

Chamber Board Meeting - April 5th
2016-04-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Talk About Art: Painter Joan Richmond
2016-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | MI
Traverse City painter Joan Richmond spent Spring 2015 and 2016 as a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome. She reflects on these experiences at the next “Talk About Art” interview, Sunday, April 24, 2 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Richmond’s month-long residencies were built around her plan to walk in the footsteps of Jean-Baptiste Corot, a pivotal figure in mid-19th Century landscape painting; then paint some of his iconic subjects using 21st Century tools from the perspective of a modern artist. Richmond will discuss her working Roman holiday, why an artist undertakes a residency, its benefits, and the ways in which it can influence one’s practice.

Talk About Art: Painter Lauren Everett Finn
2016-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Honor, Michigan, painter Lauren Everett Finn set a goal of painting 100 flower bouquets in 2016. She saw the project as a way to challenge herself by imposing limits on her subject matter. Finn discusses this project at the next “Talk About Art” interview, Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

The concept of working in a series is a time-honored practice for studio artists who want to explore a subject deeply and thoroughly. Finn will talk about her work and how this series has helped her stretch her creative muscles. She works in both representational and abstract subjects, with acrylic paint and mixed media collage.

Chamber Member Meeting - March 2016
2016-03-15 05:30 - 19:00 | Synchronicity Art Gallery, 6671 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, United States
March 15th, 2016
Please join us for the March Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting.
Hosted by Linda Peppler and Dave Thomasma at Synchronicity Art Gallery in Glen Arbor. Thank you Dave & Linda!
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Mostly Music Series: 70 Years of Jazz – Bebop and Beyond
2016-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | MI
Back in the 1970’s, Bob Foskett saw a need for a music history course that dealt specifically with Jazz when he discovered that most music history classes, if they covered jazz at all, stopped with Benny Goodman and the music of the 1930’s and ignored the music that became the foundation for what is called Jazz today. “70 years of Jazz in 90 minutes”, is a highly compressed version of the semester long course that Bob developed for the largest community college in Illinois. With recorded examples he’ll follow the evolution of Jazz, and also show how Jazz works. Bob Foskett, programmed jazz radio in Chicago for 30 years and is now a DJ for Friday Morning Jazz at WNMC in Traverse City. Programs will be roughly 60% music, 40% discussion.

Anderson's Market Wine & Food Tasting Series
2016-03-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us for our Wine & Food tasting series as explore wine (and sometimes beer and spirits) from around the world, paired with delicious house made small bites. These complimentary events will be held every Friday in the wine department at the market.

Anderson's Market: Winter Tasting Series
2016-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us for our Wine & Food tasting series as explore wine (and sometimes beer and spirits) from around the world, paired with delicious house made small bites. These complimentary events will be held every Friday in the wine department at the market. This week we will be tasting Cabs from vineyards around the globe, paired with delicious appetizers.
Also visit us every Thursday in March for Thirsty Thursdays, when we offer 10% off your total wine or craft beer purchase. Choose from hundreds of wines from around the globe, as well as brews including Founders, Shorts, Lagunitas, New Holland, Bell’s and many more!

Chamber Board Meeting - March 1st
2016-03-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Live Entertainment with Levi Britton
2016-02-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Beppi’s, The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at Beppi’s at The Homestead for live entertainment from renowned Levi Britton.
Levi Britton is an indie/folk/rock artist who hails from Traverse City, MI. Growing up around music sparked his drive to make it his profession. At age 20 Levi moved to Chicago, playing down in the subways, Potbelly restaurants, and any gig he could find. Eventually Britton co-founded his band, Down the Line that went on to release 5 albums, and toured the country for ten years with artists such as The Gin Blossoms, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, America, Keith Anderson, Lighthouse, and others.
In 2011, Levi and DTL band mate Dan Myers formed Stolen Silver, releasing two albums—most recently in June 2014. Stolen Silver has recently been touring with actor Gary Sinise and The Lieutenant Dan Band, playing stadiums and military bases in support of U.S. troops and their families.
In addition to playing with Stolen Silver, 2014 launched Levi’s solo career at a whole new level. After years of fans clamoring for a solo project, Levi hit the studio to record all new, original music. His first solo record, “Inside” is set to be released in mid-2015.
Beppi’s serves artisan pizzas and a limited menu from Nonna’s, craft beer, wine and liquor.

Levi Britton comes to Glen Arbor
2016-02-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Beppi’s, The Homestead, Glen Arbor, 49636, United States
Join us at Beppi’s at The Homestead for live entertainment by renowned Levi Britton.
Levi Britton is an indie/folk/rock artist who hails from Traverse City, MI. Growing up around music sparked his drive to make it his profession. At age 20 Levi moved to Chicago, playing down in the subways, Potbelly restaurants, and any gig he could find. Eventually Britton co-founded his band, Down the Line that went on to release 5 albums, and toured the country for ten years with artists such as The Gin Blossoms, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, America, Keith Anderson, Lighthouse, and others.
In 2011, Levi and DTL band mate Dan Myers formed Stolen Silver, releasing two albums—most recently in June 2014. Stolen Silver has recently been touring with actor Gary Sinise and The Lieutenant Dan Band, playing stadiums and military bases in support of U.S. troops and their families.
In addition to playing with Stolen Silver, 2014 launched Levi’s solo career at a whole new level. After years of fans clamoring for a solo project, Levi hit the studio to record all new, original music. His first solo record, “Inside” is set to be released in mid-2015.
Beppi’s serves artisan pizzas and limited menu from Nonna’s along with craft beer, wine and liquor.

Z-93 Hum Z Ski Day at The Homestead
2016-02-26 13:00 - 20:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join the folks from radio station Z-93 Ski Day at The Homestead. They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you shoosh down the slopes between 2pm – 5pm. What a great way for local kids and families enjoy an afternoon and evening! Note: transportation via BATA bus is available from Glen Lake School to The Homestead for just $1.50 per one way.
Special Z-93 pricing:

Lift tickets $9 per person
Rental equipment $9 per person
Beppi’s 12″ cheese pizza and pop $9

MOSTLY MUSIC: PICO AND CHOWN
2016-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
Miriam Pico has been writing songs and performing since she was barely able to walk. She sings, plays guitar, ukulele and even whistles! She recently starred in Traverse City Old Town Playhouse’s sold out production of “Evita.” She has released three CDs. David Chown has been playing piano professionally for over 25 years. He’s equally adept at playing jazz and popular music. David has released seven CDs on his own label and teaches over 40 piano students in addition to teaching Audio Technology at Northwestern Michigan College. Miriam and David have been part of the Traverse City music scene since 2007. At the GAAA, you’ll be able to witness them having a lot of fun with popular standards, jazz, and original compositions.
The “Mostly Music” series brought to you by the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA), is a winter extension of the Manitou Music Festival. Smaller groups (1 or 2 artists) perform in the GAAA gallery, but also spend some time talking about their music. The GAAA, 6031 S. Lake Street in Glen Arbor, provides a more intimate setting than our larger outdoor concerts that allows the audience much closer contact with the musicians. “Mostly Music” will be hosted by Bob Foskett, who programmed jazz radio in Chicago for 30 years and is now a DJ for Friday Morning Jazz at WNMC in Traverse City.
Admission is $10 and prepaid reservations are recommended due to limited seating capacity. Please note that actual tickets will not be issued. Your name will be added to a list at the door when prepaying. Based on availability, you can also pay at the door.

Sip & Dab at The Homestead
2016-02-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Beppi’s, The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, Select a Country:
Sip and Dab
Looking for a fun winter project? You’ve found it! The Homestead have teamed up with Sip and Dab to create a social event that combines acrylic painting, sipping, eating and fun. Sip and Dab provides an artist, easel, brushes, paint, apron and canvas. The artist of the night will guide you through your painting step-by-step. This may be the first time you’ve painted since elementray art class, but now you can eat, drink and socialize.
You won’t find a more fun and relaxing painting class. Absolutely no experience is needed, and after three fun-filled hours you will leave with a completed, high-quality piece of art that is your very own. Come alone, with a friend or a group. No matter who you come with, you’ll be sure to have a good time. Sip and Dab is perfect for a creative date night, ladies outing, or an evening with friends, family or co-workers. Come often and fill your walls with paintings made by you and those you love. These paintings make great gifts as well!
Location: Beppi’s
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Cost: $35 per person includes art class, and completed canvas. Cash bar and food to order is available. Space is limited, reserve today!
Register: online at Sip and Dab.

Anderson's Market Winter Tasting Series: Reds & Whites
2016-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us for our Wine & Food tasting series as explore wine (and sometimes beer and spirits) from around the world, paired with delicious house made small bites. These complimentary events will be held every Friday in the wine department at the market. This week, we know no limits! We will be tasting a variety of both red and white wines.

Glen Lake Chamber Member Meeting - Feb. 2016
2016-02-16 17:30 - 19:00 | The Yarn Shop, 5873 S Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Notice: Originally set for the 9th, we rescheduled to the 16th, due to the Winter Storm
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
Please join us for the February Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting. It will be graciously hosted at The Yarn Shop, downtown Glen Arbor.
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Memoir writing workshop with Mardi Link
2016-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Local author Mardi Link will share her expertise into giving voice to your own unique life story. Mardi is the author of numerous books, including her own recent memoirs Bootstrapper and The Drummond Girls. She’ll outline strategies to help you refresh, collect and organize your experiences into your own meaningful memoir.
There is no charge for this workshop, but participants are asked to register with the library in advance.
NOTE: participants should bring a personal photograph for use in a writing exercise.
