Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Manitou Music Festival Presents the Jeremy Kittel Trio
2016-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Jeremy Kittel is a fiddler, violinist, and composer, fluent in multiple musical genres. He moves from original Celtic compositions to Irish-tinged jazz, new grass and triplefiddle harmonies, with startling improvisations and plenty of traditional Scottish and Irish tunes. Joshua Pinkham, mandolin, and guitarist Quinn Bachand round out the trio.

Painting Demonstration: Neil Walling
2016-07-29 11:00 - 2016-08-04 15:00 | MI
Suttons Bay artist Neil Walling will conduct a painting demonstration on Saturday, July 30, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is part of Walling’s exhibition of new watercolor and oil paintings about Leelanau County

Walling’s life-long affection for the region has moved him to study many of the familiar Leelanau County scenes in search of something fresh to depict. The artist works primarily in one sitting, en plein air, which is an immediate, time-sensitive approach to outdoor painting.

The show runs through Aug. 4. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Leelanau Love Affair: New Paintings by Neil Walling
2016-07-29 11:00 - 2016-08-04 15:00 | MI
Suttons Bay artist Neil Walling continues his love affair with Leelanau County in a new group of watercolor and oil paintings starting July 29 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Walling’s life-long affection for the region has moved him to study many of the familiar Leelanau County scenes in search of something fresh to depict. “There are a great many scenes in the county, but I always look for something unexpected or overlooked by the casual observer,” he said. “Fish Town is a good example. It has been painted by many fine artists, so my goal is to see it from a new perspective.” Walling works paints in one sitting, en plein air, which is an immediate, time-sensitive approach to outdoor painting.

As part of his exhibition, Walling will conduct a painting demonstration on Saturday, July 30, 1 p.m. at the gallery.

The show runs through Aug. 4. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Talk About Art: Kathleen Stocking's 'Long Arc'
2016-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Award-winning essayist Kathleen Stocking discusses her new memoir, The Long Arc of the Universe – Travels Beyond the Pale, July 28, 7 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The summer edition of the GAAA’s “Talk About Art” series brings the Leelanau County writer back to her home turf to discuss the world travels that became this new work of creative nonfiction. “Talk About Art”®, now in its eighth year, is a series of free conversational interviews with area artists. No reservations are required.
The Long Arc of the Universe, published in 2016, is the newest installment in a trilogy of collected essays. The first book, Letters from the Leelanau in 1991, stays close to home on the Leelanau Peninsula. Lake Country in 1994 explores the author’s experiences from Ann Arbor to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Like the two previous books, this one begins in, and always returns to, Lake Leelanau. However, in The Long Arc of the Universe, Stocking takes us all over the world: to California, where she taught writing in the state prison system; to El Salvador, where she taught the children of the ruling oligarchs; to Thailand and Romania, where she was a teacher mentor with the Peace Corps; and to London, to research her family’s English roots.
Stocking grew up above Sleeping Bear Bay in Glen Arbor, the daughter of lumberman Pierce Stocking, a veteran of the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose name graces the scenic drive in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and Eleanor Stocking, the head of the English Department at the Traverse City High School through the 1960s and 1970s. Stocking holds a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and an M.F.A. from Warren Wilson College in North Carolina. She has received numerous awards over the years for her writing. Stocking’s essays have been paired with work by E. B. White and Annie Dillard in four major college textbooks and praised for her easy-going style and pithy observations.

Glen Arbor Cherry Tours
2016-07-28 13:30 - 16:00, 2016-07-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-07-21 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-07-21 01:30 - 16:00, 2016-07-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Cherry Republic
Join Cherry Republic with a packed and lively tour aboard the Big Red Bus into the heart and soul of the “Cherry Republic.” See and learn how farmers harvest, wash and pit cherries. Watch the crew at Cherry Republic turn those ruby red morsels of joy into Original Cherry Salsa. Taste a product fresh off the assembly line! Hear first hand from the President, Bob Sutherland, the endearing and humorous stories surrounding this heartfelt company.
Tour dates
Thursdays 10 am & 1:30 pm | Duration about 2-2.5hrs
June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
$25 per person, 12 and under free.
Sign up on the Cherry Republic website: http://www.cherryrepublic.com/experience/ga-tours/
Call 231.334.3150 or email info@cherryrepublic.com

Manitou Music Festival presents The Crane Wives
2016-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Crane Wives are a home grown indie-folk group that defies musical stereotypes. They utilize three-part harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a passion for songs crafted to create music that is both accessible and innovative. Their live show features contagious energy with original music that ranges from quiet ballads to danceable groove.

Alison DeCamp, author of My Near Death Adventures, I Almost Died. Again Book Signing
2016-07-27 11:00 - 11:30 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Alison DeCamp, author of My Near Death Adventures, I Almost Died. Again
Wednesday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m.
Storytime, book signing and craft.
My Near Death Adventures, I Almost Died. Again
By Alison DeCamp
Crown $16.99
It is 1895 in Michigan. But now, instead of helping out rough-and-tumble lumberjacks, Stanley Slater (aka Stan the Man) must go to school. And on top of that, he has to look after Cuddy, a younger boy, before and after school. When his ne’er-do-well father shows up in town, Stan finally has a chance to meet the man he s dreamed about for so long. Plus, it will give Stan a chance to impress the infamous Captain Slater.) But Captain Slater isn t quite what Stan expected. In fact, Stan isn t so sure he wants to be like his dad Captain Slater at all. A knee-slapping and engaging tale!
(Ages 8 and up)

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series
2016-07-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Becky Thatcher Designs, 5795 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. This weeks topic is Beryls, with aquamarine, morganite & emeralds.

Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids Run
2016-07-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Cherry Republic
Yes, this is the 10th Birthday for the Glen Arbor Women’s Club “Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids’ Run.”

Join us for the celebration on Tuesday, July 26th, at 9:00 a.m. in front of Cherry Republic on Lake St. in Glen Arbor, Michigan. This is a favorite event for both local residents and visitors. The 5K is open to everyone. You can run or walk so our young runners and our seniors can both take part. We’ve made it a family affair with our 1/2 Mile Kids’ Run for the little ones. The children get to run with the Bear and take home a ribbon along with coupons for an ice cream cone from Riverfront Ice Cream and a game of miniature golf provided by Dale’s Putt-Putt. So bring the whole family and enjoy a great morning!

The main focus of this event is to earn money for scholarships for our great high school seniors. This year we gave out six scholarships each for $2000.00. They were awarded to Rowan James Brady, Anne Marie Dunklow, Chris Lodge, Garrett Schaub, Seneca Stairs and Jolene Therrien. Congratulations Seniors! The Glen Arbor Women’s Club is extremely proud to have given out over $100,000.00 in scholarship money during these 10 years.

Be sure to arrive early and join us at 8:40 a.m. for a warm-up for our runners and walkers by Lorie Lenhard, from Lorie’s Pilates located in the Village Sampler. Local entertainer Pat Niemesto from the group New Third Coast and Cherry Republic’s own Lexi Galla will start the run with the National Anthem. Our Mascot, Running Bear, will be on hand to cheer on all the runners and charm the children. He loves his photo shots!

our winner in 2015, Zach Ripley crossing the finish line

The 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Kids’ Run will follow at 9:05 a.m. The run will leave from the corner of Lake and State Streets. After the run, join the “Celebration!” The 1st and 2nd place winners of 10 age categories as well as the male and female over-all best winners will be announced. They will all receive metals and prizes from Cherry Republic and Crystal River Outfitters and the Cyclery. We will have lots of great food and a raffle drawing for over fifty prizes for everyone entered in the 5K. You must be present to win.

Come out and wish Running Bear a Happy 10th Birthday! The cost is $15 for the 5K Run/Walk ($18, the day of the run) and $5 for the Kids’ Run.

You can register online at www.runningbearrun.com, register early on Monday, July 25th at the Glen Arbor Town Hall from 10 – 4, or Tuesday morning from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. before the start of the Run. Early registered runners can also pick up their bibs at the Town Hall on Monday. T-shirts will be available for purchase there as well.

Be sure to come out and join the fun! We know you can run faster than the BEAR!!

"Backyard" Hatha Yoga & Meditation at Sleeping Bear Gallery in Empire
2016-07-26 08:30 | Sleeping Bear Gallery, 10085 W. Front St., Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Every Tuesday and Thursday Morning through the end of October Sleeping Bear Gallery is hosting Sun-Moon Yoga with Kelsea Erickson at 8:30 am (Outside in our backyard – so this is weather permitting of course). There is a $15 Drop-in Fee that is paid directly to Kelsea and she has package rates available too. A meditation session is offered at 9:30 am and it’s free (no-charge).

Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway
2016-07-25 09:00 - 22:30 | Forest Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway
Monday July 11 and 25 at 9:00 p.m.
Behind Forest Gallery
Join us for for Movie Night with Ernest Hemingway, we will be showing two of the many film adaptations of his novels.
The original film version of A Farewell to Arms released in 1932 and starred Helen Hayes and Gary Cooper.
To Have or Have Not, the great Bogey and Bacall star in this romance-war-adventure that released in 1944

Manitou Music Festival presents Mulebone
2016-07-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
This Brooklyn-based blues duo consists of Hugh Pool on guitar, boot board, vocals, and harmonica, and John Ragusa on any number of flutes, tin whistles, jaw harp, and conch shells. Inventive instrumental know-how and boundless blues expression evoke the muggy Mississippi Delta. Together they are a potent force in contemporary blues – original and interesting.

New Paintings: Margo Burian
2016-07-22 11:00 - 2016-07-28 15:00 | MI
Paintings of Leelanau County’s land and water – as processed through the imagination of Grand Rapids artist Margo Burian – are on display July 22-28 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A public reception opens the show on July 22, 6 p.m.

Burian’s lush, atmospheric oil paintings of the region are 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 28. For more information please call 231/334-3179.

Music on the Mountain - Bugs Beddow and the Good Stuff
2016-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Bugs Beddow & the Good Stuff supply the best rock & soul music from the last four decades…you know…the Good Stuff! With Bugs on trombone, flute and vocals; Jose Hamilton, a true Motown legend and the tightest back up rhythm section and you have Bugs Beddow and the Good Stuff. 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.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
To purchase tickets, call 231.334.5100 or visit mynorthtickets.com

Summer Tasting Series - Short's Brewing Company
2016-07-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us for our Summer 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 special Thursday event will feature Bellaire, Michigan-based Short’s Brewing Company. Enjoy a variety of samples from their exceptional beer lineup from 3-6pm in the market. For more info on Short’s, visit http://shortsbrewing.com. For a full lineup of tasting events at the market, visit http://andersonsglenarbor.com/events. Cheers!

Children's program: songs & stories with Kitty Donohoe
2016-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Kitty Donohoe will make a return visit to our library, sharing folk songs from the Great Lakes, along with her new children’s book “Henny & Benny Bunyan and the Maple Syrup Adventure”.

Volunteer Tuck Point
2016-07-21 09:00 - 2016-07-23 16:00 | MI
Volunteer Tuck Point Foundation Training and Repairs July 21-23, 9:00 am – 4 pm Kropp Farmhouse on M-22 just west of Good Harbor road. This stone foundation is in bad shape. The NPS will teach our volunteers on the artful craft of repairing the stone foundation with a mortar recipe. Your help will make a huge difference in preserving this structure. Sign up for as many days as you like. Please register ahead.

Mantiou Music Festival: Blue Horizon Featuring Lee Murdock
2016-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI, 49664
Great Lakes troubadour Lee Murdock has formed a new band, Blue Horizon, adding buoyant harmonies and rhythmic undercurrents to build a sound that’s as refreshing as a splash of fresh water over the bow. Lee Murdock is broadly acknowledged as “the premier interpreter of songs and tales about the Great Lakes,” Blue Horizon’s arrangements of Lee’s carefully researched traditional tunes is a meeting of the old and the new. Limited seating will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs.
Rain: Leelanau School Auditorium

Lisa Maxbauer Price, author of Squash Boom Beet Book Signing
2016-07-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Lisa Maxbauer Price, author of Squash Boom Beet
Wednesday, July 20
Storytime, book signing and craft
Squash Boom Beet
By Lisa Maxbauer Price
$18.95
Tasting new vegetables can be an exciting adventure for children, especially when trying foods like dragon tongue beans, dinosaur kale, fairy tale eggplant and candy cane beets. Journey from A to Z and enjoy beautiful photography of exciting farm foods: everything from awesome Asparagus to green tiger Zucchini. Kids will love this new book all about fun foods, and parents will love how it inspires and educates their little ones to be brave, healthy eaters!
(Ages 2 and up)

Glen Arbor Art Fair | 45th Annual
2016-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
45th ANNUAL GLEN ARBOR ART FAIR, put on by the Glen Lake Women’s Club is scheduled for JULY 20th, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Art Fair 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
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

Roots Series
2016-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
July 20 Wednesday.
ROOT Stories 10 am – noon Leonard Thoreson, descendant of Port Oneida’s Thoreson Farm, will talk about his family’s life on the farm. In this program he will share his love and history of Port Oneida as well as lead a tour of the Thoreson Farm including the interior. Leonard still lives in the Glen Arbor area with his wife and can be seen riding his bike daily, talking with residents and visitors.

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series
2016-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Becky Thatcher Designs, 5795 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea and scones in Becky’s garden. This week we have a special guest speaker “The Gem Hunter”!

6th Annual SBX Waterman ~ a freshwater surf camp
2016-07-18 09:00 - 2016-07-23 13:00 | MI
July 18-22nd
Every day a new adventure awaits according to the weather: surfing, skimming, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking, free-diving and more! The SBX Waterman camp is a unique freshwater surf camp designed and taught by water enthusiasts to create water enthusiasts. The camp has a strong emphasis on the importance of outdoor activity and helps instill a respect for the environment. Basically the camp is focused on enjoying the amazing diverse landscape we call home.
The last four years of camp have been over the top fun and we look forward to another successful, smile filled week. Every day July 18- 22th from 9am to 1pm meet us at the Empire beach for your next waterman adventure.
The SBX Waterman Camp is designed for 12+ year olds. Call us at 231.326.9283 (WAVE) for more details and to reserve your spot today!
The cost of the camp is $300 which includes use of all equipment, a goody bag for all participants, and an abundance of happy memories to take home with you!

Art Classes for Children
2016-07-18 - 2016-08-19 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Glen Arbor Art Association’s Young People’s Art Studio focuses on the creative potential of all and are designed to provide the basics of art learning and to encourage the development of young artists. Our teachers are artists themselves and love to bring out the natural creativity of young people.

Manitou Music Festival presents Celtic fusion ensemble Nessa
2016-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Manitou Music Festival is pleased to welcome Nessa. Nessa is an exciting new Celtic fusion ensemble, led by flutist/vocalist Kelly McDermott, presenting a dynamic array of freshly arranged ancient Celtic ballads and folk songs from the U.K. This upbeat band combines classical, jazz, and Irish influences with accents of world music, along with clever, soulful arrangements of classic themes. Nessa is a fun, funky group with depth and color.
“The folk tradition is alive and well in these beautifully crafted, modern interpretations.” Rob Reinhart – “Acoustic Cafe”

Children's program: Sean Gaskell - music of the African Kora
2016-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
Music lovers young and old will enjoy this perfromance by Sean Gaskell, featuring traditional songs on the Kora, a 21 string harp from West Africa. Sean has been featured at a number of music festivals in the US, Gambia, and Senegal.
