Poetry with Sharon Oriel
2022-07-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
July 19th @ 7:00 pm @ Glen Lake Library
Take a moment to slow down and listen as Sharon Oriel shares poems from her chapbook Lochan and from Holly Wren Spaulding’s Familiars. The two books have multiple connections which Sharon will share. Lochan is a hand-stitched chapbook which was published in a limited edition of 50 in 2020. A copy of this chapbook is available for review in the library. Dunes Review, Hummingbird Magazine of the Short Poem and Solitary Plover have published Sharon’s poem. Her next chapbook, Sky Report, is planned for later this year.

Poetry with Sharon Oriel: July 19, 7:00 pm
2022-07-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us at the Glen Lake Library for a poetry reading with Sharon Oriel. Sharon shares poems from her chapbook Lochan and from Holly Wren Spaulding’s Familiars. The two books have multiple connections which Sharon will share. Lochan is a hand-stitched chapbook which was published in a limited edition of 50 in 2020. A copy of this chapbook is available for review in the library. Dunes Review, Hummingbird Magazine of the Short Poem and Solitary Plover have published Sharon’s poem. Her next chapbook, Sky Report, is planned for later this year. For further information contact the library @ 231.326.6351 or www.glenlakelibrary.net

Glen Lake Women's Club Art Fair
2022-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
This year marks the 51st year of the Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair, held on July 20th, 2022 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall from 10 am to 4 pm.
This annual juried Art Fair features artists carefully selected to represent one-of-a kind art pieces for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The Art Fair features artisans in many mediums including pottery, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry.
Admission is free.

All proceeds support the Glen Lake Community School’s student scholarship program. Since 1980, the Glen Lake Woman’s Club has awarded $286,310 to 228 students with both 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year scholarships to Northwestern Michigan College. The scholarships are announced at the Glen Lake High School Honors Night in May.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1937 with the goal of fostering social, civil and education projects. The charter members adopted as their slogan, and “If you wish to live in a better place, better the place in which you live.” For more info about the Glen Lake Woman’s Club, the Art Fair, or the scholarship program: https://glenlakewomansclub.org

Art After Hours In Glen Arbor
2022-07-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Nine Glen Arbor galleries and artists studios will keep the night light burning this summer as part of Art After Hours.
Art After Hours takes place June 15, July 20, and August 17, 5-7 pm. It offers visitors a chance to take a self-guided walking tour of galleries located in Glen Arbor’s art district – a five-block area from Lake Street to M-22 to M-109 West. Participating galleries are: Arbor Gallery, Center Gallery, Forest Gallery, Glen Arbor Artisans, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Glen Lake Artists Gallery, Margo Burian Fine Art, North Gallery, and Synchronicity Gallery.
For more information, gallery locations and more, go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS; or call Synchronicity Gallery, 231/334-4732.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2022-07-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-07-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-08-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Join us in an inspiring space for a community yoga class, held weekly on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm. Hosted at Nature in Maple City by Yen Yoga & Fitness.
This ia an all-level yoga flow class. Please bring your own yoga mat and practice social distancing.
Sign up to participate is required at yenyogafitness.com You may sign up online up to 8 days in advance, or feel free to call us at 231-421-5496

Glen Lake Library's Summer Kid's Programs Continue!
2022-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Glen Lake Library is calling ALL kids who are interested in drawing. Our next Summer Reading Program, on July 21st at 11 a.m., features area artist Rebecca Howe. With her expertise she’ll show you how to draw a variety of ocean animals. All materials are provided. Hope to see ALL of you then! On the following Thursday, July 28th at 11 a.m., our summer kid’s programming continues with an outdoor concert featuring our favorite musicians Luunappi. Weather permitting, we’ll ALL be in our lovely garden area in the back of the library. So bring a blanket or a chair and join the fun with stories and songs and music. In case of inclement weather we’ll be concerting in our program room.

LIVE MUSIC AT FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD
2022-07-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-08 16:00 - 19:00 | MI, United States
Join us every Thursday from 4-7pm for live music at French Valley Vineyard. To see the full music line up visit https://fvvineyard.com/events-at-french-valley-vineyard/

Car Show/Cruise Nights
2022-07-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-07-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Northwoods Hardware Home + Garden, 6053 S. Glen Lake Rd, (Off of M-22), Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Cruise your classic hardware to Northwoods Hardware in Glen Arbor during July & August on Thursday nights at 6:30pm.

Garden Walk & Polish Dinner
2022-07-25 17:00 - 20:30 | MI, United States
1st Polish Dinner Seating at 5:00
2nd Polish Dinner Seating at 6:30
Garden Walk 5:00 to 8:30

Running Bear Run
2022-07-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Cherry Republic
Running Bear Run
Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 – Glen Arbor Women’s Club 15th Annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kids’ Run
Run/Walk: 9:00am, Kids’ Run: 9:05am-Rain or shine. After run celebration and refreshments. Starts/Ends: Cherry Republic, Lake Street, Glen Arbor. Registration info online: www.runningbearrun.com. Run/Walk $20, ($25 day of run), Kids’ Run $5. Proceeds go to local scholarships and local charitable organizations. Questions? Call or text 231-409-0514

Kids Live Music with Luunappi
2022-07-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-02 11:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at M22 Glen Arbor for a morning of interactive family fun with local musical group, Luunappi!

Glen Lake Community Library Home Tour
2022-07-28 10:00 - 16:00 | MI, United States
The Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library will hold their biennial Home Tour on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Tour six area homes in Empire and on Glen Lake. Tickets available starting June 15 at the Library, at the Cottage Book Shop and Northwoods Hardware in Glen Arbor, and from members of the Friends of the Library and the Glen Lake Garden Club. Ticket price $25 per person.

Luunappi Concert
2022-07-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Bring a chair or a blanket and join us for a fun filled morning with music, songs, poems, and stories by our area favorites, Luunappi! The Glen Lake Library is hosting the event Thursday, July 28th at 11:00 a.m. in our outdoor garden area (weather permitting). The team of Patrick Niemisto and Norm Wheeler will provide an hour of terrific entertainment for kids and adults of all ages. In case of inclement weather the concert will be held indoors in the library’s program room. The library is located at 10115 W. Front Street in Empire. For further information call the library @ 231.326.5361 or visit our webpage: www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Traverse City Dance Project
2022-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | MI, United States
Traverse City Dance Project
July 30, 5 – 7 pm
9805 Nash Road, Maple City
Sponsored by the Glen Arbor Arts Center and Interlochen Public Radio, the TCDP performance will feature original choreography, live music, and ten professional dancers from around the country. $30 GAAC members, $35 non-members. Free parking. Read more and purchase your reservations here: https://glenarborart.org/events/traverse-city-dance-project/

Beach Bards Bonus Bonfire: FLAGS Edition
2022-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
An evening of poetry, stories and music about flags takes place at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, August 2, 7 – 9 pm. The Beach Bards, Leelanau County’s hometown wordsmiths, will lead the evening. This special edition is open to all poets and writers of any skill level. Bring a poem or story to share. No pre-registration required.
For more than three decades, the Beach Bards have been celebrating the written and spoken word around Leelanau County campfires. This evening of words is part of the GAAC’s FLAGS exhibition though August 18. FLAGS explores these symbolic objects from a wide variety of perceptions and angles, both abstractly and realistically.
For more information go to GlenArborArt.Org/EVENTS; or call 231.334-6112.

Plein Air Weekend
2022-08-04 08:00 - 2022-08-06 18:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Painters from across Michigan and the Midwest will converge on Glen Arbor August 4, 5, and 6 for the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 13th Plein Air Weekend.
This year the event will be highlighted by three outdoor painting competitions and two exhibitions of original work. The Sundowner is Thursday, August 4th. The artists will work to capture the sunset. The Quick Draw is Friday, August 5. This year’s theme asks artists to paint their interpretation of “Pastoral Life: Capturing Images of Barns, Farms, and Fields.” The public is welcome to watch the artists in action. Quick Draw and Sundowner paintings will be on view and for sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue/M-22, on Friday, August 5, 5 – 6:30 pm. Glen Arbor artist Barb Cochran will judge the paintings. There will be cash prizes.
The weekend’s culminating event, the Paint Out exhibit and sale, is Saturday, August 6. It features work by 70 artists who registered early to be included in this all-day painting event. The evening viewing and sale is 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. More than 100 works of art will be exhibited and offered for sale on a first-come basis (at the sound of the gong at 6 pm). Grand Rapids art gallery owners, Scott and Linda LaFontsee, will judge and award cash prizes for the paintings including the Amy L. Clark-Carels $1,000 first place prize. Entry to Saturday evening’s show and sale is ticketed. Tickets will be $10 and and available at the door. Children under 12 are free.
The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Art Center. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings benefit the participating artists and the GAAC. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.

SPROUT Arts and Craft Pop Up at M22
2022-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Sprout: Nourishing Young Minds through Nature and Art will pop up at M22 in Glen Arbor on August 4 from 10 am – 12 noon or until supplies run out. Two crafts and a prize for $15. Stop by and check us out!

Summer Children's Events at Glen Lake Library
2022-08-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The final two programs for Glen Lake Library’s Summer Reading Program will be held on August 4 and August 11th at 11:00 AM. The program on August 4th will host children’s author and illustrator Lori Taylor. She will share stories of sea monsters from long ago and even bring along a couple of live “sea monsters”. Participants will learn to draw water critters and create their own “sea monster” art. Lori will also have her children’s chapter books for sale after her presentation. On August 11th we welcome Skye, a Welsh Corgi to our library as part of our Dog Gone summer program. We will feature some dog gone good dog stories, Aunt Lulu and Harry, the Dirty Dog and Bark, George, after which kids can make their own dog gone fun puppet and read a story to Skye. He loves a good dog story! For further information please call the library 231.326.5163 or visit our web page www.glenlakelibrary.net.
