Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Leelanau Land and Water: Paintings by Margo Burian
2014-07-18 11:00 - 2014-07-24 16:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 next at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A public reception opens the show July 18, 6 p.m.

Burian’s lush, atmospheric oil paintings of the region are not, she says, a strict record of natural features and landmarks. “I have taken liberties with place and nature to move the painting from an accounting or laundry list to an interpretation,” Burian said. Water – and its “ability to change at a moment’s notice” – plays an important role in her painting, which begin as field sketches, then developed in her studio.

This show continues through July 24. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Music on the Mountain at The Homestad - Kyle Jennings
2014-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Good friends, a great view, and some incredible live music await you during The Homestead’s 2014 Music on the Mountain Summer Concert Series.

American singer/songwriter Kyle Jennings arrived on the music scene in 2004 when his album “Shine” was released with Dark Horse Records in Nashville. Out of the box, Jennings’ music made an aggressive first impression likely due to cross-genre rock influences of his early youth, such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. A gritty mix of Americana, Rock, Country, and Blues marble Jennings’ musical style.
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the event. Call 231.334.5100 to reserve.
Transportation to the top of Bay Mountain begins at 6 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside Mountain Flowers Lodge.

Glen Lake Women's Club 43rd Annual Art Fair
2014-07-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The art fair is host to over 90 exhibitors in various media, including pottery, glass, fabrics, jewelry and more.
The criteria for vendors includes originality, creativity, category and sales appeal.
Lunch is available (highlighted by the famous “walking tacos”), home baked goodies and other treats. There are also miscellaneous raffle items.
There is no admission charge.
Proceeds benefit the Glen Arbor community in the form of scholarships.
Glen Arbor is beautifully situated between Lake Michigan and Glen Lake on M-22, about 35 minutes northwest of Traverse City.

Horse and Wagon Tours
2014-07-15 16:30 - 20:00 | Charles Olson Farm, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Experience the Port Oneida Historic District the way they did in the late 1800 to early 1900s – by horse and wagon! Travel in the footsteps of the early pioneers down the back roads of Port Oneida where you’ll learn about the history of this significant agricultural community with rolling hills and 18 farmsteads from the late 1800s.
Bring your family and friends for an activity that is relaxing, educational and memorable. Or, make it a romantic end to your perfect day before or after dinner.
Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 pm; 6:30 – 8 pm
Thursdays 10:30 am – 12; 12:30 – 2 pm
Cost: $18 per adult; $11 per child 4-12 Children 3 and under on laps are free
Reservations required – call 231-334-6103
PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! Wagon holds 12 people. A minimum of 8 reservations is necessary to conduct the tour.
Park and meet at the Charles and Hattie Olsen farm 15 minutes before the tour begins. The tour will start with a short walk to the Port Oneida Schoolhouse where we’ll meet the horse and wagon.
Rates and Schedule subject to change.

16th Annual Dune Climb Concert
2014-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The sixteenth annual Dune Climb concert will take place Sunday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. Imagine a beautiful summer’s evening at the foot of the Dune Climb in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, hundreds of families enjoying their pre-concert picnics and then a musical program provided by artists of national stature: this is the magical mixture which has filled audiences with warm memories every year since the first Dune Climb concert in 1998. The setting is magnificent and the music is even better. The concert at the Dune Climb is presented annually by the Glen Arbor Art Association and is free to the public. Because of the unique venue and incomparable music it routinely draws an audience of several thousand.

This year’s performers will be the Moxie Strings, an electrifying combination of fiddler Diana Ladio and cellist Alison Lynn. With their feel-good melodies and foot-stomping, rock influenced rhythms; these young women put a fresh spin on Celtic and Americana music. Though rooted in tradition, the pair offers listeners the unique opportunity to experience two of the world’s oldest instruments and genres through a young, progressive lens. World percussionist, Fritz McGirr, will perform with the Moxie Strings and will add another spirited dimension to an already high-energy performance.

There is no charge for the 7:00 p.m. concert; however, a National Park pass is required for parking. Free shuttle busses will provide transportation to overflow parking lots. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Some folding chairs are also provided in front of the stage. In the event of rain, the show will go on at the Glen Arbor Town Hall.

The Dune Climb concert is part of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s Manitou Music Festival which is underwritten in part by grants from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and Oleson Foundation, as well as corporate sponsorships from Art’s Tavern, Cherry Republic, Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce, The Homestead Resort, McCahill’s Crossing Dairy Bar and Motel, On the Narrows Marina and individual contributions. The full schedule of concerts is available at glenarborart.org or by calling the Glen Arbor Art Association 231-334-6112.

Mantiou Music Festival Dune Climb Concert
2014-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Dune Climb, 6478 S. Dune Highway, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The electrifying Moxie Strings fiddler Diana Ladio and cellist Alison Lynn, put a fresh spin on Celtic/Americana music with traditional foot-stomping and rock influenced melodies. World percussionist, Fritz McGirr, adds a spirited dimension to the high-energy performance. Gather your lawn chairs and picnic basket and join the fun at the dunes. FREE, but National Park pass required. Rain: Glen Arbor Town Hall

Painting Demonstration with Joseph Lombardo
2014-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo demonstrates his plein air painting technique July 12, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Lombardo, an adjunct professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, paints in oil and has created a body of work based on his summer visits to Glen Arbor. An exhibition of Lombardo’s new Glen Arbor paintings is on display at Center Gallery through July 17. Call 231/334-3179 for more information.

Glen Arbor Paintings: Joseph Lombardo
2014-07-11 11:00 - 2014-07-17 16:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo exhibits new paintings of Glen Arbor, July 11-17, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens with a public reception July 11 at 6 p.m.

Lombardo, an adjunct professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, first visited Glen Arbor in 2009. During that summer visit he began a series of oil paintings of the vicinity that continues to evolve. These new oil paintings are part of a series of works that explore the Leelanau landscape, the luminous light and bright colors that characterize the region in summer.

As part of his exhibition, Lombardo conducts a demonstration at Center Gallery, July 12, 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.

Becky Thatcher Designs | Tuesday Tea and Talk Series
2014-07-08 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. The topic for this weeks Tea is Pearls: New Zealand pearls, abalone, mabe’ & coral.
Bring a friend and join us in the garden.
R.S.V.P 334-3826

Paintings by Craig Weisse
2014-07-04 11:00 - 2014-07-10 16:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Empire painter Craig Weisse exhibits Impressionist images of his shoreline community July 4-10, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
Weisse, a retired physician, has lived in Empire for 25 years. In that time he has focused his painting on the locality, both its natural features as well as the historical and neighborhood buildings that give this community its character. He works in gouache and oil, and strives to convey the “internalized landscape” – an emotional and nostalgic take on a familiar place.
A reception for the artist opens the exhibit July 4, 6 p.m. at the gallery. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

4th of July festivities
2014-07-04 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Glen Lake Community celebrates the 4th of July:
10 AM | Flag Raising @ Old Settlers Park in Burdickville.
12:00 PM | Parade – downtown Glen Arbor. The Line-up @ 11 AM in Glen Haven. Then parade will make it’s way along M-22 through downtown Glen Arbor.
4 PM | Boat Parade on the Glen Lakes, Organized by On the Narrows Marina. The parade will begin at 4pm in front of the Glen Lake Yacht Club, cruise the coast of the Lake and finally pass through the narrows under the bridge.
Sunday, July 6th
8 AM – 12 Noon | The Glen Lake Fire Department is hosting a Pancake Breakfast @ the Glen Arbor Township Township Hall
Music on the Mountain concert series continues at The Homestead With Jetty Rae on July 6th: Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Call 231.334.5100 or visit www.mynorthtickets.com

Painting Demonstration
2014-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Chicago artist Liz Wall conducts a painting demonstration July 1, 1 p.m. as part of her exhibition “Leelanau Lake Effect” at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Wall works in both oil and pastel paint. She’ll demonstrate her technique and talk about process and painting in Leelanau County. For more information call 231/334-3179.

Emergency Fund Concert | at The Manor on Glen Lake
2014-06-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Manor on Glen Lake, 7345 W Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
Sunday June 29th from 4:00 to 6:00pm the Empire Area Community Emergency Fund Concert will be held at The Manor on Glen Lake.

As always the concert is free to attend and is also family friendly.

The featured performers “BoBossa” will be setup on the north end of the magnificent covered front porch and a full service cash bar will be setup on the south end. Chairs will be setup on the porch and on the front lawn. The dinning room will also be open and setup for seating and dining. Feel free to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs for lounging on the lawn overlooking the lake.

The fine folks at The Manor will also be serving a special buffet style menu for the event including Broasted Chicken, Home Made Coleslaw, Potato Salad and Baked Beans for a cost of $10. They will also be serving Brats from the grill.

Feel free to come hungry and thirsty to enjoy an up north afternoon on the shore of little Glen.

Also, the owner of The Manor, Nancy Wright, has generously offered to donate a portion of the food and beverage proceeds collected at this event to the Empire Area Community Emergency Fund to further support our efforts to bring much needed relief to people of need within our greater community.
Hope to see you there!

Art Openings at Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery
2014-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Lake Street Studios/Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
2014 is our 23rd year of weekly art openings every Friday evening, June 27 through September 12. Each week we showcase new work by emerging and established artists inspired by the region’s landscape. Paintings in both traditional and contemporary styles, ceramics, fiber and other media. A new artist each week. Please join us for wine, refreshments and art. Center Gallery is open in May, and runs 7 days from July-October. Everyone welcome.

'Sleeping Beauties' of Leelanau Exhibition
2014-06-27 11:00 - 2014-07-03 16:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
“Leelanau Lake Effect” comes to Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This series of oil and pastel paintings by Chicago artist Liz Wall opens June 27 with a 6 p.m. reception. The exhibition continues through July 3.

Wall’s painting begins in the field. The final works are part of her “Sleeping Beauties” series, and will be accompanied by a map showing visitors where she painted or observed her subjects. Wall focuses both on the landscape as well as subjects that portray the harvest and “farm-to-table sensibility” that characterize local agriculture.

As part of the exhibition, Wall will conduct a painting demonstration and talk about her work July 1, 1 p.m. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Glen Arbor Tennis Tournament | Fundraiser
2014-06-27 - 2014-06-29 | Glen Arbor Tennis Courts & Park, Corner of S Ray Street/M22 & State St., Glen Arbor , MI, 49636, United States
June 27th, 28th and 29th… ALL DOUBLES, played in our beautiful downtown Glen Arbor park!
Events:
Friday, June 27th – Women’s Doubles and luncheon (more info to follow), and Seniors (50+) round-robin – You DO NOT need a partner for this event (early afternoon)
Saturday, June 28th – Men’s Doubles and Mixed-Doubles Draws
Sunday, June 29th – Semi‘s and Finals of Men’s Doubles and Mixed-Doubles Draws
Cost: $50.00 (per player) – Women’s Doubles and Luncheon, by Cherry Republic, winners prizes and door prizes donated by local businesses and artists, T-shirt included.
$25.00 (per player) – Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, includes T-shirt, sack lunch provided by Cherry Republic and prizes donated by local businesses.
$20.00 (per player) – Seniors Round Robin, includes T-shirt and prizes provided by local businesses.
How to Enter: Get your partners lined up (except for the Senior Round Robin), email or call me with the names of your team ASAP – last day to enter is Monday, June 23th. If you need help finding a doubles partner for any of the events please contact me and we’ll see if we can help.
We will collect money from you at the event, please bring cash or check (make checks out to the Glen Arbor Township). You will be contacted a few days prior to the event to let you know the approximate times of play. Please let me know if you have any questions and PLEASE pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in this FUN tennis tourney in beautiful downtown Glen Arbor!!!
ALL money raised from this tournament goes back into our Glen Arbor Park!
Once again, this year the tournament is being sponsored by: A big thank you to both Cherry Republic and Anderson’s Market for once again sponsoring our tournament, this allows us to raise even more money towards improving our beautiful park!
CONTACT: EMAIL: kimguilbeau@gmail.com | PHONE: 517.420.3112

Rock The River Concert
2014-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Grupo Ayé is the perfect choice to headline for “Rock the River,” The Leelanau School’s benefit concert. Much more than a Cuban salsa band, the group has crafted its own cultural identity by incorporating various genres including Latin jazz, merengue and mambo, among others. The band also takes pride in their showmanship; making shows a complete experience for their audiences. Robert Mulligan, who heads the band, is a Leelanau alumnus, who studied percussion at the Interlochen Arts Academy for a year and went on to further study jazz and percussion. Fluent in Spanish, he has also spent time traveling through Latin America and Spain, helping him expand his musical and cultural knowledge. Individual band members have put in time with orchestras, worked with individuals such as Aretha Franklin and taught music at the college level. “The band’s got quite the resume,” Mulligan said, “I’m very fortunate to be surrounded by talented artists such as this.” Grupo Ayé is one of the most unique bands in the Midwest.
The Friends of The Leelanau School and the Glen Arbor Art Association are working on this event together to raise community awareness of the school; the unique education it offers and its importance to the Glen Arbor area. Featuring a former graduate and his exceptional band is an excellent place to start and provides an opportunity to highlight some of the success students of the school achieve.
Along with the music on the green at The Leelanau School, Mexican food will be available for purchase. You are invited to bring friends and family for an evening of listening, dancing and picnicking on the shores of the Crystal River.

Endurance Evolution Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5k
2014-06-21 07:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Endurance Evolution is pleased to announce that Honor Bank will be the presenting sponsor of the 3rd Annual Endurance Evolution Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5k. The event takes place Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 7:00 a.m.
The event will be a scenic half marathon and a 5k run/walk race in Glen Arbor, MI. The half marathon will take runners around Big Glen Lake in a clockwise loop, starting and finishing in downtown Glen Arbor. Runners ascend Inspiration Point on the south side of Big Glen Lake where they will experience one of the most spectacular views of Leelanau County. The 5k course is flat and fast, and will take runners and walkers through tree-lined roads on the edge of downtown Glen Arbor. See why Good Morning America calls this one of the most beautiful areas in the United States.
The half marathon is USATF-certified, and a portion of every registration fee will go to a charitable organization chosen by Glen Arbor Township.
For more information and to register, visit enduranceevolution.com

Jim Dal Sasso: 40 years a ranger
2014-06-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Sleeping Bear Dunes park ranger Jim Dal Sasso will share stories and photographs from his long career with the National Park Service. “Ranger Jim” has served in parks all across the country, from Denali to the Everglades, spending the last 20 years patrolling our local lakeshore. Before his retirement in July, Jim will offer his unique perspective on the treasures that are our National Parks.

Wings of Wonder Reception party | 2nd Annual
2014-06-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Wings of Wonder Sanctuary, 13035 South Greenway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
It’s the 2nd Annual Wings of Wonder Reception/Fundraiser/Donor Appreciation Party!
This is your backstage pass to get up-close with the birds, meet the friends of this wonderful non-profit organization, get some photos, and enjoy Wine & hors d’oeuvers.
Donation of $50 per person – for all ages from 10 to 110!***
Make your reservation today! Once you do, you’ll receive instructions for entry (our password and secret handshake 🙂
RSVP to board memeber Kris Kruid @ Phone # (231) 325-3038
***Check, Cash or Credit Cards Accepted

M22 Challenge
2014-06-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes – Dune Climb, 6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
This unique multi-sport event is challenging, but not impossible. Appropriate for any person of average physical capabilities from first time racers, to high school athletes and professional triathlon competitors, anyone looking for a healthy challenge will find this event of interest. Best of all, there’s no swimming required! The challenge is there for the competitive athlete, however, if you can walk, run, paddle, and bike, the overwhelming beauty of the area and the camaraderie of those attending will make this event worthy of your participation. Make the M-22 Challenge your goal for this summer.

Artist-in-Residence Talk: Ed Helfers
2014-06-12 19:30 - 21:00 | MI, United States
A drought-striken New Mexico town is the setting for writer Edward Helfers’s novel-in-progress. Helfers, the Glen Arbor Art Association’s (GAAA) artist-in-residence (AIR) June 1-14, will talk about work done on his tale of tourists, pilgrims and an image of Jesus Christ that appears at the base of a local church, on Thursday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Helfers is a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland. He brought to Glen Arbor an extensive outline of the book’s plot and several draft chapters. Helfers will talk about how his GAAA residency has allowed him to pulls notes and drafts into a novel of more concrete form. He is a lecturer at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

AIR presentations are open to the public at no charge. For more information, please call 231/334-6112.

Members Annual Summer Dinner
2014-06-10 17:30 - 19:30 | The Manor on Glen Lake, 7345 W Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
2014 Chamber Members: Summer Annual Dinner
WHAT: Our Annual Dinner Meeting, for Glen Lake Chamber members only. We encourage you to invite non-Members and or Guests to share in an enjoyable evening with our fellow Chamber Members as we get ready to “Kick Off the Summer Season”
WHERE: Will be held at The Manor on Glen Lake, hosted by our member Nancy Wright.
Note: Please RSVP and make your entrée selection by Friday June 6th (end of day). Please email Jeff Gietzen: jeff@northwoodshardware.com with your reservation requirements / number of Attendees
The cost of $28.00 includes you meal, Tax and Gratuity, pyable at The Manor.
5:30 – 6:30 pm Cash Bar with Appetizers
6:30 Dinner begins with a House Salad including mixed greens, almonds & dried cherries, with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Menu Choice – Please Select One per person
____ Parmesan (or Broiled) Crusted Whitefish with rice and vegetable and roll.
____ Parmesan Chicken Breast with raspberry sauce & feta cheese, rice and vegetable
____ ½ Slab of BBQ Baby Back Ribs, baked potato and vegetable
____ Vegetarian Selection upon request
Dinner followed with Dessert and Coffee

Painting Demonstration with Carol C. Spaulding
2014-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Maple City artist Carol C. Spaulding will conduct a painting demonstration June 8, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This demonstration is open to the public as part of the artist’s exhibition, “Color of Light,” at Center Gallery through June 26.

Spaulding looks to her home garden, as well as the local landscape, for her floral subjects. Her bright, happy compositions of vibrant bouquets are interpretations of what she sees in the backyard and fields. Spaulding paints in oil and gouache paints.

For more information please call 231/334-3179.

'Color of Light' Reception
2014-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
A reception for “Color of Light,” Center Gallery’s first show of its 2014 season, is May 30, 6 p.m. at the gallery.“Color of Light” features work by two artists in paint and porcelain. Ann Arbor ceramist Elizabeth Lurie and Maple City painter Carol Spaulding both draw on the world of flowers, vegetables and other plant forms for their work. Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Through June 26.

Artist-in-Residence Talk
2014-05-29 19:30 - 21:00 | MI
Dennis O’Mara, the Glen Arbor Art Association artist-in-residence (AIR) May 18-31, talks about his two-week stay Thursday, May 29, 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

O’Mara, a Hastings, Michigan, resident, works in many media – from pastel to oil, linoleum cut to cast paper – and is at work on a series of 2-D images that explore “The End of Print” news media. During his AIR residency he made plein air sketches of the locality and its residents. These sketches will be finished at his home studio and incorporated into the series. O’Mara teaches art appreciation at Kellogg Community College.

AIR presentations are open to the public. For more information, please call 213/334-6112.
