Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Art From Michigan's Wine Country
2015-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | The Homestead, Woodridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Art, wine and small plate delectables will warm the night as the Glen Arbor Art Association The Homestead, and Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail team up to offer Art From Michigan’s Wine Country on Friday, February 6, 6-8 pm.
Now in its seventh year at The Homestead’s Mountain Flowers Lodge this fun winter event kicks off Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trails “Taste the Passion” weekend. The Friday night GAAA benefit features an art exhibit and sale of work by local artists, wine from Leelanau wineries, and a small plates menu designed by The Homestead’s chef.

Ticket price is $25 per person with advance reservation. Entrance fee includes one glass of wine, food stations with small plates, and coffee. Additional wine is available for $4/glass or three glasses for $10. Call The Homestead, 334-5100, by February 4 to make an advanced reservation with will call ticket pick up at the event. At the door price is $30 per person the night of the event.
The invitational art exhibit and sale offers recent original works by Bob Ashmun, Jane Batteiger, Linda Alice Dewey, Michelle Hart Jahraus, Christine Nettleton, Joan Richmond, Lisa Wilkins Schulte, and Sally E. Wille. The artists will be on hand to discuss their work.
A portion of each ticket and painting purchase supports the Glen Arbor Art Association programming including a scholarship fund. These programs provide arts opportunities for many families who would not otherwise have them.

Many thanks to The Homestead Resort staff, artists, LPWT, and guests. It will be a great winter event.
Call the Homestead for Reservations: 231-334-5100

Talk About Art: Doug Stanton
2015-01-29 19:30 - 21:00
The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) âTalk About Artâ series opens its 2015 season with Traverse City author Doug Stanton, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Doug Stanton is a teacher, lecturer, and author of the New York Times bestsellers In Harmâs Way and Horse Soldiers, and the co-founder of the National Writers Series, a year-round book festival held at the Opera House in downtown Traverse City. His writing has been widely published in Esquire, The New York Times, Time and the Washington Post. Stantonâs other notable contribution to the regionâs cultural landscape is as a founding member of the Traverse City Film Festival. On Jan. 29, Stanton will talk about his writing life and a new book in process â a profile of several young men who found themselves thrown together by the Viet Nam war.

Talk About Art is a series of conversational interviews with regional artmakers. It is a winter project of the GAAA and focuses on creative practice, process and making as experienced by a range of visual and performing artists and craftspeople. For more information, go to: http://www.glenarborart.org/; or call 231/334-6112.

Emergency Fund Concert | Freya
2015-01-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Llama Meadows Eco Farm Creative Arts Center, 1176 West Street, Benzonia, MI, 49616, United States
Empire Area Community Emergency Fund Concert
Sunday January 25th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Will take place at Llama Meadows Eco Farm Creative Arts Center, which is located at the southern most boundary of our service area at 1176 West Street in Benzonia with a featured performance by band “Freya“

Winter Flurries: Student Art Show
2015-01-15 17:00 - 19:30 | United States
Glen Lake High School’s Student Art Show reception
“Winter Flurries”, an exhibit of artwork by Glen Lake High School students will be on display at the Glen Arbor Art Association January 15-22. The GAAA will host an opening reception Thursday, January 15, 5:00-7:30 p.m. The exhibit will include work by students of art instructor, Jill Walker. Participating students will have the experience of preparing artwork for display, helping to install the show, and greeting the public at the reception.
All are welcome to attend and support these young artists.
Opening Reception: January 15, 2015

Ranger-led Snowshoe Hikes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2014-12-27 13:00 - 2015-03-07 16:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) on snowshoes this winter! Join park rangers for a guided snowshoe hike this holiday season and every Saturday throughout the winter. The first hike of the season will be on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The snowshoe hikes will continue to be offered every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. through March 7, 2015. Meet at the National Lakeshore’s Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, a pair will be loaned at no charge. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun.
Reservations are required whether you need to borrow snowshoes or have your own. Ranger-led snowshoe hikes are limited to 30 participants. Please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5010, for details and to make reservations.

Behind the Scenes at Masterpiece
2014-12-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Susanne Simpson, a senior series producer of PBS Masterpiece programs, will give a presentation on Tuesday, December 23 at 4:00 pm, at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. Susanne will discuss her work on critically acclaimed programs such as Downton Abbey, Sherlock and Mr. Selfridge.

Fundraising Concert | E Minor and Libby Liberty
2014-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The next Empire Area Community Emergency Fund Concert will be held on Sunday December 21st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in Empire at the Town Hall. We are in for another treat with a special musical performance by E Minor and Libby Liberty.

Mr. Empire, Dave Taghon will also be conducting a live Auction selling many unique and unusual items “whataya give”…

Annual Holiday Pot Luck Dinner
2014-12-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Annual Holiday Pot Luck Dinner, Sponsored By the Empire Area Community Center (EACC) will be Saturday, December 20th 2014.
Located at the Empire Town Hall in Empire, MI featuring special guests, Mr & Mrs Claus! Ham will be donated this year by Deering’s Market.
Schedule for evening: 5:00pm Doors Open, 6:00 Dinner Begins, 6:40 Mr and Mrs Claus arrive, 9:00 Clean Up Begin.
Supplied: Ham, Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Lemonade
What to Bring: A Dish to Pass & B.Y.O.B. and Your Own Place Settings
We invite you to bring a food donation for the Empire Area Food Bank and EACC will be accepting monetary donations for continued support of community events.

Readers' Theater Presents "A Christmas Carol"
2014-12-14 15:00 - 16:30, 2014-12-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2014-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | United States
The Glen Arbor Art Association’s Reader’s Theater will perform the play “A Christmas Carol” December 11 at 7:30, December 12 at 7:30, and December 14 at 3:00. All of the performers and staging assistants are locals to the Leelanau County area. Several of the cast members will play multiple roles, including 4 students from Glen Lake School. Performances are free but reservations are recommended and can be made at www.glenarbor.org. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACES
2014-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
These annual community event features a variety of artisans showcasing different types of gifts/work, with an emphasis on local and handmade products/artworks. This is a great opportunity to support your local artisans and shop for yourself and for the holidays! There’s different artisans at both markets and plenty of time in the day for you, your friends and family to drive and shop both markets!

Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace:
Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 10 AM to 4 PM in the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Schedule of events:
• Artisans…SET-UP: Friday 3-7 PM (there will be NO quick set up this year).
• Friday Nov. 28th: After the annual Glen Arbor Tree lighting and carols, All booths will be set up and ready for holiday “business” by 7 PM, Friday evening. Products may be for sale Friday evening at the Holiday Marketplace preview party!
• Saturday Nov. 29th: Marketplace doors open at 10:00 AM and will close at 4:00 PM.

• Meet Santa & Mrs. Santa Claus!!! They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace from 10:30 to 3:00 with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your camera for some great fun and photo opps!

• Refreshments/ lunch by Riverfront Deli, will be for sale during the Market.
(If you are a vendor or artisan and have any questions, please contact Betsy at bbwebb@chartermi.net)

Empire Artisans Market:
Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 11 AM to 5 PM
• Artisan Market located in the Empire Town Hall
• Following the Market, will be a Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Village of Empire!

Shop Small Saturday | Glen Arbor
2014-11-29 | Glen Arbor, MI, Glen Arbor
Shop Small Saturday is November 29th, 2014
#ShopSmall on Small Business Saturday. Get your #smallbiz ready for #SmallBizSat, Nov 29
Every purchase counts! Shop your greater Glen Lake area neighborhood business!
Are YOU A SMALL BUSINESS? Go to the Shop Small website as a resource to learn more, get FREE printable signage to use and other ways to market your business for Shop Small Saturday!

ALSO HAPPENING TODAY: Glen Arbor and Empire, MI Holiday Artisan Marketplaces!

Annual Tree lighting Ceremony & Caroling
2014-11-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Join us as the community gathers Friday night, November 28th, 2014 for the annual Tree Lighting ceremony and Caroling at the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6:30pm! Cider and homemade donuts served by Art’s Tavern! Yum!

Then, stay after the ceremony, for the Holiday Marketplace Preview Party for shopping, just inside the Town Hall from 7:00-8:00pm. Get first picks of wonderful local artisan gifts!

(Earlier in the day, on Friday morning, don’t miss the Annual PJ party: Where we all shop the downtown stores in our PJ’s for special discounts with local merchants!)
Bring the kidlets back on Saturday, November 29th for meeting and photo opportunities, sitting with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus in the Glen Arbor Town Hall during the Holiday MarketPlace! Click for more details…

Friday Shopping: PJ Party downtown Glen Arbor
2014-11-28 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
It’s here again! A Glen Arbor original, “better than a bustling city’s Black Friday,” our version of the day-after-Thanksgiving shopping, is the annual PJ party: Friday Morning November, 28th 2014 from 5am – 8am.
Shop the downtown district stores in your PJ’s for extra special discounts and fun! Come Shop, Dine and Stay in the Naturally Beautiful Glen Lake area!
Later that day, join the community Friday evening for the annual Tree Lighting ceremony and Caroling at the GA Township Hall at 6:30pm! Then, stay after for the Holiday Marketplace Preview Party: in the Town Hall from 7:00-8:00pm for local artisan gifts and shopping!

Participating Businesses to Visit:
Becky Thatcher Jewelry

Arts Tavern
Cherry Republic
The Cyclery
Cottage Book Shop
Lake Affect Store
Leelanau Coffee
M-22 Glen Arbor
Northwoods Hardware | Home & Garden
The Sportsman Shop
The Totem Shop
Wildflowers
Hatlem Churchill
The Yarn Shop

The Homestead
Bay Wear

November | Chamber Member's Meeting
2014-11-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, 6548 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
ALL ARE WELCOME to attend the Monthly Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce member’s meeting, November 11th 2014.
This will be our last meeting of 2014, and will resume in January 2015, taking the month of December off.
Graciously hosted at the cozy and lovely Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast. Please arrive at 5:30pm for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and socializing. Meeting will begin 6-1:15 and last approximately until 7-7:30pm.

November Toast of the Season Weekend Wine Tour + B&B
2014-11-07 - 2014-11-09 | Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, 6548 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Toast of the Season Wine Tour? Then the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast is for you!
Annual “Toast of the Season” Wine Weekend’s!
• October 31st – November 2nd
• November 7th -9th, 2014
The Package includes…
Tour tickets, a hosted Saturday coach van to shuttle you to a least five wineries, Friday evening welcome reception, homemade breakfast each morning, and a Saturday evening dinner at the Western Avenue Grill. Then on Sunday you may enjoy visiting more wineries on your own.
The package cost is $300 per couple, plus our off-peak season tariff for whichever room or suite you choose.
Hurry to guarantee your spot on one of these fun filled weekends!
Email: innkeeper@glenarborbnb.com or Call Katie at 231-334-6789

Toast of the Season Wine tour + Bed & Breakfast
2014-10-31 - 2014-11-02 | Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, 6548 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Trick or Treat in the Village of Glen Arbor
2014-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Sunday October 26th, 2014
Halloween Story-time and Pumpkin Carving/Decorating:
Before Trick or Treating: Join the Cottage Book Shop downtown for Halloween Storytime and Pumpkin Carving/Decorating!
Sunday at 11 am at 5989 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Storytime with Granny Bonnie, she will be on hand to read some great Halloween stories. We will also carve or decorate some pumpkins and enjoy some snacks before the official Trick or Treat in Glen Arbor begins at noon.
For more info about story-time and pumpkin decorating, call: (231) 334-4223
info@cottagebooks.com

Glen Arbor Trick or Treat:
Noon to 3 in the village of Glen Arbor
The community looks forward to the annual Halloween Trick or Treating. Designed for families with children to come downtown in costume, for some Trick or Treating throughout the downtown area. Participating businesses offer specials and treats!

October 2014 Chamber Member Dinner/Meeting
2014-10-20 05:30 - 20:00 | Blu, 5705 South Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Dinner/Meeting to be hosted by Mari & Randy Chamberlin / held at Blu restaurant

– Dinner/Meeting date is Monday October 20th
– The gathering kicks off with beverages at 5:30 PM
– Each Member/Couple attending will be on separate check(s)
– Dinner will be $30 person for salad, entree and dessert

– Beverages and taxes will be additional
– PLEASE Reserve your attendance, as space is limited to 48 members, with an email to Jeff Gietzen jeff@northwoodshardware.com

Heritage Day - Empire Area Museum
2014-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Empire Area Museum, 11544 S Lacore St , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Empire Area Museum Complex celebrates Heritage Day!
Heritage Day at the Empire Area Museum Complex in Empire will be celebrated on Saturday, October 11th, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

There will be demonstrations in the making of apple cider, ice cream, butter, apple butter, maple sugar candy, sauerkraut, and other demonstrations using turn of the century methods.

Other entertainment and activities will include: black smithing, woodworking, recorded old phonograph and music box music and player piano demonstrations.

There will also be several old tractors, cars and bicycles spread throughout the museum grounds providing various demonstrations.

According to chairperson Dave Taghon, our 42nd Heritage Days Celebration marks the end of another great season of keeping our past alive.
Operated by the Empire Area Heritage Group, the museum’s four building complex- Main Building; One-Room School; 1911 Hose House (Fire Station); and the Billy Beeman Barn- is recognized by many as one of the most unique in northern Michigan.

The local Fire House Quilters have donated another beautiful quilt to be raffled off during the festivities to benefit the Empire Museum Tickets will be available until the 3:00 PM raffle.

Please bring the whole family and join in on the activities.
We are always looking for new exhibitors for any old crafts, collections or displays!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT: Dave at empiremuseum@centurytel.net Phone: 231-326-5519

Artist-in-Residence Talk: Roy Kropp
2014-10-09 19:30 - 21:00 | United States
Photography – a “serious hobby” for retired marine ecologist Roy Kropp – is the tool he’ll use to explore northern Michigan’s fall colors during his Sept. 28-Oct. 11artist-residency with the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA). Kropp talks about his two-week work-study Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

“Fall in the Northwest appears very different from that in the East/Midwest,” said Kropp, a resident of Sequim, Washington. The GAAA residency allowed Kropp to develop a photographic portfolio of Midwestern fall colors and patterns; and to explore the cross section between photographic art and scientific exploration.

The GAAA’s Artist-In-Residence program provides artists with two-week residencies. At the end of their stay, artists present work and talk about their experiences during this period of uninterrupted study. The presentations are open to the public without charge. For more information, please call 231/334-6112.

Ecology of Michigan Bees
2014-10-07 07:30 - 20:30 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host a presentation by Dr. Julianna Wilson, an entomologist and tree fruit specialist at Michigan State University. Dr. Wilson will be speaking about the different kinds of wild bees found in Michigan, comparing and contrasting them to honey bees, and about simple strategies to support and protect bees in Michigan. This presentation is being cosponsored by the Glen Lake Garden Club.

Empire Hops Festival
2014-10-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Empire
EMPIRE HOPS FESTIVAL SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH 2014
Location, Front St Empire between Union & La Rue
FREE Parking, Johnson Park, to the north of Front Street
The Festival will run from 12 Noon thru 9pm, An entry fee will be charged which will include complimentary glass & drink tickets.
Breweries, New Holland, Right Brain , Stormcloud Brewing Company Frankfort, Beards of Petoskey, The Workshop & Shorts
Food vendors. Scalawags Fish & Chips, Deerings, Baytown Kitchen, Arts Tavern plus food trucks from TC more TBA
Music, The Benzie Playboys & Black Jake & the Carnies
The event will be 100% recycled using Bay Area Recycling services of TC.
Buy Tickets

Chamber Member Dinner
2014-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Blu, 5705 South Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Yearly fall Chamber Member dinner. This year, graciously hosted at one of our favorite local restaurants, Blu. If you are a Chamber member, please join us and bring a date, a friend, or a colleague with you for this wonderful evening of connecting and networking!
More info yet to be posted about dinner time, etc. Contact us if you have any questions! Hope to see you there!

Artist-in-Residence Talk: Gail Griffin
2014-09-25 19:30 - 21:00 | United States
Gail Griffin, the Glen Arbor Art Association’s (GAAA) artist-in-residence Sept. 14-27, divides her life into parts: before her husband’s death and after. She talks about the work she’s done on a volume of prose poetry exploring this personal tragedy Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Griffin was married for four months when her husband “fell into the Manistee River and drowned.” Her GAAA residency has been a time when she could pull together a range of written materials – poetry, essays – into book form. At her Sept. 25 presentation, Griffin will talk about the mechanics of creating a deeply personal tale intended for publication. Griffin is a professor of English now retired from Kalamazoo College.

The GAAA’s Artist-In-Residence program provides artists with two-week residencies. At the end of their stay, artists present work and talk about their experiences during this period of uninterrupted study. The presentations are open to the public without charge. For more information, please call 231/334-6112.

Artist's Demonstration
2014-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Traverse City artist Lisa Perrine Brown will talk about her sewn and woven maps on Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Brown began interpreting maps of local waterways and landform in 2012. After enlarging the maps, Brown translates them into woven tapestries and sewn constructions that use both new and recycled fiber materials. These works are part of an exhibition of contemporary fiber at Center Gallery, also featuring Stephen Kostyshyn’s woven vessels and mixed media clay forms by Kathy Brady.

For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

New Fiber Work: Brady, Brown + Kostyshyn
2014-09-19 11:00 - 2014-10-13 16:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Fiber is the focus Sept. 19-Oct. 13 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The gallery will showcase contemporary approaches to an old medium by three artists: Kathy Brady, Stephen Kostyshyn and Lisa Perrine Brown. The show opens Sept. 19 with a 6 p.m. reception.

Brady, a Williamston resident, creates mixed media vessels in clay. She combines fiber – paper and vegetation – with her clay and hand forms the object. Brady also looks to the quilt world for design inspiration.

Kostyshyn also combines clay and fiber. He throws or creates through slab work a clay base from which he weaves intricate baskets and vases. The Cedar resident uses a variety of materials in his weaving, including rattan, palm, birch bark and red osier.

Brown began interpreting maps of local waterways and landforms in 2012. After enlarging the maps, Brown translates them into woven tapestries and sewn constructions that use both new and recycled fiber materials. As part of the exhibition, the Traverse City artist will talk about her work and conduct a demonstration at Center Gallery Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m.

For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Star Party
2014-09-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Dune climb Parking Lot
Join park rangers from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society in learning about the night sky.
Highlights of the night include viewing the Milky Way and Deep Sky Objects.
All ages are invited and encouraged to dress for the weather and bring a flashlight.
Meet at the Dune Climb parking lot.

Wings of Wonder | Raptor Release
2014-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Eagles Meadow, 3805 West Empire Hwy, 3805 West Empire Hwy, Empire, MI, United States
Wings of Wonder is inviting the public to our next raptor release.
We will be releasing a juvenile Bald Eagle on Friday, Sept 12th, Eagles Meadow (3805 West Empire Hwy, Empire) beginning at 6pm.
Everyone is welcome. Don’t be late, leave the dogs at home and be sure to invite all of your friends and neighbors.
Please call Wings of Wonder if you have any questions at 231.326.4663
