Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Live Music at French Valley: Jesse Jefferson
2025-01-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us Thursday, December 26, January 30 and March 27 at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Jesse Jefferson while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!

French Valley’s Locals Night
2025-01-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-20 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us at French Valley every Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM for Locals Night – an evening of great flavors, live music, and community vibes!
Enjoy a $1 discount on all drinks to perfectly pair with our delicious rotating soup special. Check out our website for more information on this week’s live music and soup special!
Soup Options:
• $7 Bowls – Enjoy a comforting bowl while you’re here.
• $12 Quarts To-Go – Take the flavor home and share with family or save for later!
Whether you’re craving a cozy night in or a fun outing with friends, French Valley’s Locals Night is the perfect midweek treat. Come for the soup, stay for the music, and make it your new Thursday tradition!

Trivia Night!
2025-02-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us Sunday evenings from 5-7pm for a great night of trivia! Quizmaster Whoot will leads us through fun and mind-bending questions which will be a great cap to your evening! See you then!

Empire School Redevelopment Plan
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn about the exciting new proposal to restore and revitalize Empire’s historic School House. Revitalize LLC and building owner Joe VanEsly will discuss their vision for this community landmark. They’ll share the same presentation that same evening at the 7:00 pm meeting of the Village of Empire Planning Commission.

Live Music at French Valley: Rhett & John
2025-02-06 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us Thursday, January 2 and February 6 at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Rhett & John while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!

Galentine's Night in Glen Arbor
2025-02-07 16:00 - 19:00
Galentine’s Night in Glen Arbor

Grab your friends and head out to Glen Arbor on Friday, Feb. 7th, from 4-7 pm, for an evening to shop, eat, drink, and recreate! Follow, invite, and share the Galentines with your friends on Facebook.

Participating businesses include:

Glen Arbor Wines – $5 red wine/truffle pairing featuring Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate
Cherry Public House – Flight of Wine + Crepes
Inn & Trail Gourmet – 15% off storewide + special treats
Cottage Book Shop – “Blind Date with a Book”
M22 Store Glen Arbor – 20% storewide + Sweet Treats and Wine
Coastal – 20% storewide + Sweet Treats and Wine
Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast – “PAINT A PAL” and tour the new spaces
Art’s Tavern – Ask about Galentine’s drink special!
Leelanau Coffee – We’ll help keep you going and warm you up! Buy 1 get one 50% off all coffee drinks!
The Mill – Rose wine spritz drink special
La Becasse – $9 Pink Drinks

Gallery Walk and Talk: Two New Exhibits
2025-02-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Take a stroll through the GAAC’s current exhibits, The Sky Is Aways There and Reflections In Water. Join in a conversational discussion of the exhibitions with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC Gallery Manager. FREE. Enjoy both exhibits in person and online here: https://glenarborart.org/exhibits/

Author Lisa Rabey
2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Local author Lisa Rabey will read from her new short story “Love in the Time of Cherry Season”. It’s included in the romance anthology “Love on the Lakefront” a collection of 12 short stories, all set against the backdrop of the Great Lakes. With special treats from Grocer’s Daughter, this will be a great warm up for Valentine’s Day!

Live Music at French Valley: Luke Woltanski
2025-02-13 16:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Luke Woltanski while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!

Chili Cook-Off + Perch Fishing Contest
2025-02-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Boonedocks, 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The annual Chili Cook-Off is slated to take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from noon to 2:30 p.m. (if enough participants offer their delicious chilis!) on the deck at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. This fan-favorite event promises a flavorful showdown and celebration of winter in Northern Michigan! Dress for the weather.
Admission to the chili cook-off is $15 per person, ages 6 and up. The cost of admission includes all the chili samples! Kids under 6 enter for free.
Perch Fishing Contest
Weather conditions are good this year for ice fishing! Captain Bob will be hosting the annual Perch Fishing contest with sign-up at The Sportsman Shop from 6:30 – 7 am. Fishing on the Big and Little Glen Perch ONLY. $30 Entry Fee which includes entry to chili cook-off. 100% payout to winners. Weigh in will take place at Sportsman Shop at 1 pm SHARP.

Ready to Spice Things Up? Enter Your Chili!
There may still be room for additional contenders to join the chili frenzy. Whether you’re a seasoned chili chef or a first-timer, consider entering your chili as a family, business, or group of friends. It’s a fantastic way to showcase your skills and support a good cause. Proceeds from this event go to Glen Lake School Scholarships and local charities. Contact owner/event coordinator Stephanie at Boonedocks to secure your spot in the lineup. Call Stephanie to confirm your participation at (231) 218-0009‬

Luke Woltanski Live!
2025-02-15 14:00 - 17:00
The amazingly talented Luke Woltanski performs at Glen Arbor Wines on Saturday, February 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy the Chilicookoff then come warm up with great wine and music!

Living Soil Seminar
2025-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Haven of Hope Church, 7801 E. Harry’s Rd, Traverse City, United States
You’re invited to learn how to improve your soil with regenerative and organic solutions to produce better crops!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The seminar will be located at: HAVEN OF HOPE CHURCH
7801 E. Harry’s Rd,, Traverse City, MI ; doors open at 8:00 am. Seminar from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
TO REGISTER, CALL (231) 360-0243.
Fee is $60 per person. Light breakfast and lunch included!
FEATURING PLANT & SOIL CONSULTANTS: Dane Terrill, Crop Services International, and Mark Mann, American Biochar. Krull’s Composting hosts this event.
WHO WILL BENEFIT:
Farmers, Gardener, Orchardists, Viticulturists, and ANYONE using soil to produce a crop, such as: grapes, fruit trees, vegetables, field crops, pastures, lawns/landscapes, cannabis/hemp.
See full event details here: https://krullscomposting.com/2025-living-soil-seminar/

Live Music at French Valley: Highway North
2025-02-20 16:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us Thursday, February 20th and Thursday, March 20th, at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Highway North, while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!
Highway North is an acoustic/electric duo featuring founder Mike Campbell and Jeff Oliver. With Campbell’s love of 80’s and 90’s Alternative music and Oliver’s love of Classic Rock and ballads, Highway North is positioned for a wide audience.

Live Music Friday: Chris Skellenger and Patrick Niemisto
2025-02-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Ready to be serenaded into the weekend? Join us from 5-8pm to allow Chis and Patrick to do just that! It will be a great night of live music and even better company!

Empire Winterfest
2025-02-22 09:00 - 21:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Empire Winterfest returns on Saturday, February 22, for a day of winter fun!
9am | Yoga at the Township Hall
12-5pm | Book Sale at the Library
12-3pm | Saunas at the Empire Beach
1pm | Polar Plunge at the Empire Beach
2-5pm | Winter Activities at Joe’s Friendly Tavern and Sleeping Bear Surf
2-4pm | Coffee Hour at Tiffany’s Cafe
4pm | Children’s Winter Storyhour at the Library
5-7pm | Soup Potluck & Music from Chris Skellenger and Paul Koss at Empire Township Hall
Bring a soup, salad, or dessert to share. BYOB
All Winterfest activities are free to attend, and the event is sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center (EACC). A freewill offering will be taken during the potluck to support EACC’s general fund, which is invested back into the community through events like this one.

Tech Tuesdays - Useful Apps: February 25 - 2pm
2025-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Explore the many apps that can make your smartphone even smarter! Library staff will demonstrate some of the most popular apps, and explain how to download and install them on your device Bring your phone, and your questions. Join us at the Glen Lake Library in Empire for this informative workshop. Tech Tuesdays are presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

Live Music at French Valley: Loose Change
2025-02-27 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us Thursday, December 19th and Thursday, February 27th at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Loose Change, while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!
Steve and Barb provide an eclectic mix of music that delights their audience. Steve’s rhythm and lead guitar skills are unparalleled. Barb’s bass chops compliment his playing, and they both bring strong vocals to boot.

St Patricks Day in Glen Arbor
2025-03-06 08:00 - 17:00
Grab your friends and head to Glen Arbor for the St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl!
2pm: Kick off the afternoon at M22 Glen Arbor for Shamrock Sparkler, a fun and festive wine drink special.
3pm: Glen Arbor Wines for green wine and good times!
4pm: Boonedocks
5pm: Cherry Republic Pub House
6pm: Complete the evening at Arts Tavern for good food, live music and green beer!

Live Music at French Valley: Chris Skellenger
2025-03-06 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us Thursday, January 9th and Thursday, March 6th at French Valley Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of live music by Chris Skellenger, while enjoying exquisite wine, refreshing beer, and crisp cider!
“I play Americana, originals, and songs you know by heart. 40 years, 2500 gigs, I must be doing something right?” – Chris.

Live Music Friday: Loose Change
2025-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
In need of a good beat? Come on down to the Pub for another great Live Music Friday featuring the talents of Loose Change! It is sure to be a great time!

The Vineyard Feast
2025-03-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Bel Lago North Farm, MI, United States
An Exquisite Evening of Wine & Food at Bel Lago North Farm Harmony House
📅 March 7th | 📍 Bel Lago North Farm Harmony House
🎟 $130 per person | 🍷 Five Courses & Wine Pairing
Indulge in an intimate and unforgettable evening where fine wine, gourmet cuisine, and live music come together in the enchanting setting of our historic farmhouse.
An Evening to Savor
✨ Begin your night with charcuterie and conversation, sipping exquisite wines while the soft acoustic melodies of Elizabeth Landry set the mood.
✨ Witness Chef Brad Roth in action as he masterfully creates and plates each course, while sommelier Kate Vilter Stassen guides you through a curated wine pairing experience, featuring Bel Lago’s award-winning wines.
✨ Delight in a meticulously crafted five-course menu, thoughtfully paired to showcase the depth and elegance of our wines.
The Menu
Shrimp-Stuffed Gougères with Trout Roe
House-Made Charcuterie
Radicchio, Blood Orange & Grapefruit Salad with Shaved Manchego & Candied Pecans
Venison Medallion Wrapped in Bacon with Cranberry Demi-Glace
Pistachio Trifle with Mango Crème Anglaise
Wine Pairings
Sparkling Auxerrois
Pinot Grigio
Dry Riesling
Cabernet Franc
Late Harvest Riesling Reserve
Enhance Your Experience
💫 Luxury Overnight Stay – Extend the magic of the evening with an overnight stay for $75 per person.
📲 Reserve Your Spot – Limited seating available! Text Sarah at 231-499-1617 to secure your tickets.
Join us for an evening where every sip, every bite, and every note of music creates an unforgettable experience. 🍷✨
