Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Pumpkin Fest 2016
2016-10-22 01:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for the Inaugural pet family friendly Pumpkin Fest on October 22nd from 1-6pm!
This celebration of fall will take place downtown Glen Arbor all afternoon, giving participants time to carve their artistic creations, enjoy family friendly activities and contests, followed by a Pumpkin lighting at dusk and a community Dinner.
From 1-6pm Pumpkins will be provided to carve your masterpieces ~ Free and Open to Children of all ages 🙂 Pumpkins will be placed along M22 and there will be a Grand Lighting at 6:30.
The fun begins with a Costume Parade for Kids and Pets at 1:30pm. From 2 to 5 There will be live music performed by Jack Pine. There will be lots of fun, family-friendly activities such as face painting by The Painted Lady from 2-4pm, games & prizes at 2, and again at 4, with a pie eating contest at 3pm. The pumpkins will be lit just before sunset at 6:30pm for the event grand finale. Need refreshments? There will be a Beer Garden outside Art’s Tavern.
While you’re in town, make sure to shop at our small businesses and eat at the local establishments. Also happening the same day at Anderson’s Market in Glen Arbor is their annual Harvest Fest, right on site. With food and wine tastings, face painting and a brat cookout, there’s plenty of reasons to be in Glen Arbor October 22nd!
Pumpkin Carving is FREE to participate ~ Open to kids of all ages. Donations Accepted. The Community Dinner is $10 for Adults and $5 for Kids 12 and Under.
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Interested in Volunteering or being a Sponsor?
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Event Sponsors
Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce
Glen Arbor B&B
Cottage Books
Northwoods Hardware

Team Zero - FREE class
2016-10-20 06:00 - 20:30 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
JOIN THE TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE…TAKE OUR FREE CLASS!
Just one incidence of child sexual abuse is too much. It’s up to us – each of us – to keep our children safe.
TEAM ZERO IS HERE TO HELP EVERY ADULT LEARN:
• How to talk about sexual health
• How to PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE
• How to REPORT ABUSE & SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR
Date: October 20th, 2016
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Location: Empire Town Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
It’s time to be brave. It’s time to speak up and speak out for children. If we don’t, who will?
The more we know how child sexual abuse happens, the better we can protect the children in our care. Joining Team Zero and taking our free class helps a build a region where adults are informed and children are safe and healthy.
Hosted by Duneswood Resort and Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate. Food will be provided to those who RSVP, to: jody@grocersdaughter.com by Oct. 18th

Glen Arbor Art Association's Readers' Theater presents Radio Days
2016-10-14 19:30 - 2016-10-15 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor Art Association’s Readers’ Theater Radio Days is a nostalgic look back at the golden era of radio. This production is actually two playlets, with the first being a comedy and the second a mystery. A broadcast from the NBC program ”The Fabulous Dr. Tweedy” deals with a bumbling college professor and a young child left by her father into his care. A CBS program “Inner Sanctum” provides the second offering, which was called “The Voice On The Wire.”
As always, the seats are free, are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with reservations possible in advance at a new address,gaaareaderstheater@gmail.com.

LPCC Business After Hours - Thursday, October 13
2016-10-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm at The Leelanau School which is located near The Homestead.

As members of the LPCC, they are anxious to have fellow chamber members come to their facility to learn about the school, its mission and everything that they offer to their students.

The students will not be on campus at the time so they will be able to provide refreshments!

Chamber Member Fall Dinner
2016-10-11 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
October 11th, 2016
Please join us for our Annual Glen Lake Chamber Member Dinner on October 11th at The Homestead’s Café Manitou.
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Dinner & Meeting*
*Cost of Dinner and drinks. Special Menu for the event.
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Empire Area Museum Complex Heritage Day
2016-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Empire Museum, 11544 LaCore, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
EMPIRE AREA MUSEUM COMPLEX CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2016 from 1-4PM

This year will feature a presentation by Elizabeth Mitchell, soprano and Ted Badgerow, tenor. Called the Dodworth Duo, they will bring songs to life
with vocals and instruments from the 1835-1895 era. They will be strolling the grounds entertaining from 1-4 PM all Heritage Day afternoon.
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. Old style hit and miss engines will also be put to work pumping water and grinding corn.
According to chairperson Dave Taghon, our 44rd Heritage Days Celebration marks the end of another great season of keeping our past alive.
The local Empire 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.
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.
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@yahoo.com 231-326-5519

ART MAKING LIVE: FALL MEMBER EXHIBIT
2016-10-07 13:00 - 2016-10-20 17:00 | MI
The Glen Arbor Art Association’s Fall Member Exhibit opening reception will take place Friday, October 7 from 6-8 pm and artwork will continue to be on display until October 20. Along with the exhibit this year, the GAAA has added art demonstrations and a pop-up poster sale as part of the “Fall for Art in Leelanau Gallery Tour” weekend (Oct. 7-9)

After School Art- Grades 1-6
2016-10-04 16:00 - 2016-10-26 16:00 | MI
Children will have fun exploring a variety of art materials and enjoy the camaraderie of other young creators in this 4 week session each Tuesday. Experienced instructors will help children tap into their creative abilities. A snack and art supplies are included.
Pre-registration is required by September 30, 2016. Tuition assistance is available. Glen Lake students may ride the bus to the Art Association after school and parents pick them up at the GAAA after class. Bus permission slips are available here and are required to be turned into the elementary office.

Chamber Board meeting - October 4th
2016-10-04 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

The Hunt for the Reds of October
2016-10-01 11:00 - 2016-10-31 17:00 | Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, 10781 E Cherry Bend Road, Studio 1, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
October 2016

Leelanau Peninsula has become well-known for its Riesling and other cool-climate white varietals and blends. What is often overlooked, however, are the high-quality red wines being grown in the region. To help get beneath the surface, the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail hosts a fun event to explore and discover great red wines of Leelanau Peninsula.

The Hunt for the Reds of October takes place weekdays during the month of October. For the entire month of October, your $10 ticket gets you a complimentary pour at each of 20+ participating wineries offering diverse red wines: big and bold Cabernet Francs and Merlots, aromatic and spicy Pinot Noirs and many more.

In addition, the event benefits the American Red Cross of Northern Michigan with $5 for every ticket being donated the cause. Great wine for a great cause? It doesn’t get better than that!

Michigan Adventure Race: Sleeping Bear Edition
2016-09-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
An amazing race in the most amazing place. Experience the grandeur of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Explore Lake Michigan, dunes, historic barns, deep forests and beautiful inland lakes on foot, bike and canoe/kayak. Teams of 1, 2 or 3. Five or ten hours. The 5-hour race will include fun Amazing Race-like challenges. A great way to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100-year anniversary.

BioBlitz at Sleeping Bear Dunes
2016-09-17 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
On Saturday, September 17, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
(National Lakeshore) can become citizen scientists for the day by joining the park’s quest to
showcase the biodiversity of the National Lakeshore through a BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a time for
scientists, students, teachers, families, and park visitors to team up to identify as many organisms as
possible.
Interested visitors should sign up ahead of time to choose a hike with an expert, allowing them to
learn about the intriguing plant and animal species they might find. All hikers will meet at the Dune
Climb parking lot at their assigned time.
Sign-up details are available at
https://ceruleancenter.org/bioblitz. Visitors may also use the iNaturalist smartphone app to explore
the National Lakeshore on their own.
The Lakeshore’s event is called “Blitz the Bear,” and marks the launch of the Great Lakes Bioblitz,
an initiative led by the National Lakeshore’s partner, the Cerulean Center, to study biodiversity in the
Great Lakes region. Space is limited, so interested parties should register early to secure a spot.
Citizen scientists and environmental stewards of all ages are needed.
Blitz the Bear is free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
in Empire, or at the Dune Climb fee booth. Passes cost $15 per vehicle for seven days, or $30 for an
annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.
Visitors are also encouraged to share their adventures at FindYourPark.com and on social media
using hashtags #FindYourPark and #sleepingbearnps. For questions or concerns regarding these
events, please call 231-326- 4700, ext. 5005.
For more in-depth information about the National Lakeshore, please go to www.nps.gov/slbe. Also,
check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sbdnl, Twitter site at
www.twitter.com/sleepingbearnps, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/sleepingbearnps.
Contact: Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 231-326- 4700, ext. 5010
Secondary Contact: Lisa Griebel, lisa_griebel@nps.gov, 231-326- 4726

Ornamental Home
2016-09-16 11:00 - 2016-10-09 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Center Gallery hosts an exhibition of artist-made holiday ornaments by eight area makers Sept. 16-October 9. A reception opens the exhibition Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m. at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Each ornament is a small art object, ranging in media from clay to paper to recycled materials construction. Artists represented in the show are: Kim Bazemore, metal; Sarah Bearup-Neal, fiber; Beth Bricker, paper cut-outs; Julie Kradel, clay; Jenee Rowe, recycled cloth; Cherrie Stege, copper; Amy Stevens, paper; and Phil Wilson, clay. In addition to ornaments, Center Gallery will show oil paintings by Craig Weisse. An Empire resident, Weisse focuses his painting on the shoreline community in which he has lived for 27 years.

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

Shoreline Vignettes: New Paintings by Craig Weisse
2016-09-16 11:00 - 2016-10-09 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Empire painter Craig Weisse exhibits Impressionist images of his shoreline community Sept. 16-October 9, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Weisse, a retired physician, has lived in Empire for 27 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 Sept. 16, 6 -8 p.m. at the gallery. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Chamber Member Meeting - Sept. 2016
2016-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
September 13th, 2016
Please join us for the September 2016 Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting, hosted at
Century 21 Northland/Northland Vacation Rentals
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.

Volunteer Project: Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
2016-09-11 14:30 - 17:00 | MI
Sunday, September 11th. Twice a year we help keep Port Oneida beautiful by picking up litter along M-22. Meet at the Olsen Farm, 3 miles north of Glen Arbor at 2:30 PM. Volunteer here!

Cross Country Tournament at Manitou Passage Golf Club
2016-09-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Manitou Passage Golf Club, 4600 Club Drive, Cedar, MI, 49621, United States
What, you may ask, is a Cross Country Golf Tournament?
A Cross Country Tournament is basically the same as a regular 4 person best ball, except that we are have taken the liberty of re-designing the holes (not literally). Instead of playing the holes as they currently are laid out, you will play them not only in a different order, but to different locations as well. For example, you may be starting out teeing off from the #1 tee box, but your target green will be #17 instead of #1. You might then proceed to #8 tee box and play to #7 green. You get the picture…we will be playing a total of 9 holes.
Keep one thing in mind, the number 1 goal of this tournament is to “Have fun!” This is a goofy format and there will be some goofy scores, but it will also give a chance to say “Thank You” to those who have supported us this season.
Format:

4 person best shot

Start Time:

10am shotgun start

Fees:

$36 per person, non-members
$18 per person, members

Includes:

9 holes of golf
Cart
Lunch
Prizes! (Let’s just say that the prizes are not your conventional gift certificates. And, remember…this is for fun!)

Advance registration is required by September 2, 2016. Call 231.228.6000.

Painting Demonstration with Lisa Flahive
2016-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Traverse City artist Lisa Flahive will conduct a painting demonstration at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Flahive paints the immediacy of local streets, beaches, cafes and jazz clubs. She is artist-in-residence for Chateau Chantel Wintery in Traverse City. Her view of these diverse worlds will be on display in a series of new works at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, Sept. 2-15.
For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Birds of the Sleeping Bear region
2016-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Kasson Township Hall, 10988 S Newman Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Wayne Pope, a photography instructor at Lansing Community College and an avid naturalist, will share images and video clips of native species such as piping plovers, trumpeter swans, common loons, sandhill cranes and many others, and offer tips on how to best photograph these creatures.

Chamber Board Meeting - September 6th
2016-09-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Free Find Your Park Concert--Rachel B
2016-09-05 20:00 - 21:00 | Platte Campground Amphitheater, Sleeping Bear Dunes, 5683 Lake Michigan Road, Beulah, MI, 49617, United States
On Monday, September 5, Traverse City native Rachel B will be sharing her special brand of “empowerment pop” with visitors at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Rachel will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater, and the concert is free with a park pass.
Born Rachel Borovik, but better known by her stage name of “Rachel B,” the singer has cited Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Corinne Bailey Rae as her inspiration. Her style has been described as pop, jazz and soul combined. Rachel refers to her style as being “soulful empowerment pop.”
Rachel’s songs are sassy, imaginative and energetic, and she has been compared favorably to Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse.
All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days or $30 for an annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

Free Find Your Park Concert--Rachel B, Soulful Empowerment Pop
2016-09-05 20:00 - 21:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
On Monday, September 5, Traverse City native Rachel B will be sharing her special brand of “empowerment pop” with visitors at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Rachel will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater, and the concert is free with a park pass.
Born Rachel Borovik, but better known by her stage name of “Rachel B,” the singer has cited Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Corinne Bailey Rae as her inspiration. Her style has been described as pop, jazz and soul combined. Rachel refers to her style as being “soulful empowerment pop.”
Rachel’s songs are sassy, imaginative and energetic, and she has been compared favorably to Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse.
All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days or $30 for an annual pass.

Glen Lake Bridge Walk
2016-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5th at 12 noon
Since 1995, Glen Arborites close out the summer season with the annual Labor Day Bridge walk. The walk goes .3 miles across the Narrows Bridge, that passes over the two Glen Lakes. Meet at noon at On The Narrows Marina to participate!
Before and after the ceremonial walk, find plenty of recreation and things to do for the whole family. >Browse more “Things to Do”
This year, Glen Arbor Bridge walkers can buy a commemorative T-shirt for $15. Lunch served on the North side of the bridge by Art’s immediately after the walk.

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Gallery Opening + Live Music by
2016-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Synchronicity Art Gallery, 6671 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, United States
Labor Day weekend ~ Synchronicity will host 2 man group “Plumville Project” playing eclectic live music for our gallery opening, also serving wine and cheese.

InstaMeet At Port Oneida Rural Historic District at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2016-09-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a free InstaMeet event to celebrate the National Park Service (NPS) centennial. An InstaMeet is an interactive, in-park event, allowing visitors meet up, take photos, and get to know each other. Once the visitors meet, they will accompany a park ranger on a historic building tour.
Visitors will meet at 4:00 p.m. at the Olsen Farm History Center at 3164 West Harbor Highway in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District of the Lakeshore. (For GPS purposes, persons should use Maple City as the location.) Visitors and rangers will then car caravan to the Ole Olsen house.
There, they will discuss the history of the farmhouse and historic district with a ranger, as well as sharing stories with each other. The buildings will be opened so that visitors can see inside.
Participants do not have to be an Instagram user to join in the fun; anyone is welcome to participate in the ranger-led hike. Participants should prepare to be outside for about one hour, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable hiking or athletic shoes.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a camera or a smartphone to capture images during the event, and are may share their photos on social media using the hashtag #SLBEInstameet.
All InstaMeet events are free with a park pass. Passes can be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Passes cost $15/vehicle for seven days.
If you would like to attend but have other plans, you can follow Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore on Instagram @SleepingBearNPS. Search for the hashtag #SLBEInstameet to see the photos participants take at the InstaMeet.

Streets, Beaches, Cafes: Jazz Painting by Lisa Flahive
2016-09-02 11:00 - 2016-09-15 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Traverse City artist Lisa Flahive paints the immediacy of local streets, beaches, cafes and jazz clubs. Her view of these diverse worlds will be on display at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, Sept. 2-15. A reception opens the exhibition on Sept. 2, 6-8 p.m.
Working in a range of water-based paints, Flahive immerses herself in the location she’s painting. Working quickly, she captures a place’s energy, the people moving through it, the music coming out of it. She is artist-in-residence for Chateau Chantel Winery in Traverse City, and paints live on the bandstand each week. Flahive also paints and teaches sketching in Chicago.
As part of her exhibition, Flahive will conduct a painting demonstration at Center Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Free Find Your Park Concert--Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
2016-09-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Platte River Campground Amphitheater, 5683 Lake Michigan Road, Beulah, MI, 49617, United States
On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass.
Krolikowski will present a program featuring original works written and inspired by northwestern Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as a few traditional pieces from his classical guitar repertoire.
In August of 2015, Krolikowski quit his teaching job in central Illinois, and moved with his wife Renée and their cat Boris to the Traverse City area. The pieces that will be performed during the concert were written during this transition.
All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days, or $30 for an annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Free Find Your Park Concert-- Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
2016-09-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
– On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass.

Krolikowski will present a program featuring original works written and inspired by northwestern Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as a few traditional pieces from his classical guitar repertoire.

In August of 2015, Krolikowski quit his teaching job in central Illinois, and moved with his wife Renée and their cat Boris to the Traverse City area. The pieces that will be performed during the concert were written during this transition.

All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days, or $30 for an annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2016-08-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes – Dune Climb, 6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Explore the Milky Way, Mars, and Saturn with park rangers and astronomers in the Dune Climb parking lot on Saturday, September 3 from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Experience the late summer night sky in near total darkness.
During the event, Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) astronomer Bob Moler will be presenting a talk on the topic of “100 Years of Recognizing and Studying the Andromeda Nebula as a Galaxy.” The talk will begin at 9:05 p.m., just after the 9:00 p.m. welcome, and will last about 15 minutes. Visitors are asked to park in the row farthest from the dunes, with headlights facing M-109.
The event will be cancelled if the stars are not visible due to cloudy weather conditions. The decision to cancel will be made two hours in advance of the event; please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the decision.
All sky programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. Passes may be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire and cost $15 per vehicle for seven days.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight for the walk back to their cars, and should bring bug spray if desired. Visitors may also want to bring binoculars, beach chairs, blankets and water.

Mokuhanga: New Japanese Woodblock Print by Linda Beeman
2016-08-19 11:00 - 2016-09-01 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Linda Beeman, an Owosso, Michigan, resident specializing in Japanese woodblock printing, exhibits prints of Northern Michigan’s landscape and lakeshores, Aug. 19-Sept. 1 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Aug. 19, 6 p.m. with a reception for the artist.

Beeman practices a time-consuming art with ancient roots in Japan. She is one of two professional artists in Michigan practicing mokuhanga, a multi-step process using handcarved printing plates. Beeman prepared for her Center Gallery exhibition by immersing herself in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, sketching, painting and photographing imagery to translate into carved wood blocks from which a limited edition prints are made. Beeman’s work has been exhibited in the United States and Japan.

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