Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Nature's Palette Artist Reception
2016-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Botanic Garden within Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Drive, t, MI, 49684, United States
The Visitor Center at the Botanic Garden along with Studio One 6 presents Nature’s Palette opening reception. This is a fine art exhibition featuring the exceptional paintings of 14 local artists. Light refreshments will be served while guests enjoy the paintings and the gardens.
The Botanic Garden is located with Historic Barns Park on the ground of Grand Traverse Commons. A portion of the sales supports the Botanic Garden.

Stone Circle poet Terry Wooten
2016-05-04 07:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host Northern Michigan’s own poet bard Terry Wooten, who will share varied works from his long career as a poet and storyteller. His latest book “The Stone Circle Poems” was selected as a 2016 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.

Chamber Board Meeting - May 3rd
2016-05-03 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

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View our Member meeting dates for 2016, Open to the Community

Nature's Palette
2016-05-02 09:00 - 2016-05-30 17:00 | MI
The Visitor Center at the Botanic Garden along with Studio One 6 presents Nature’s Palette. This is a fine art exhibition featuring the exceptional paintings of 14 local artists. The exhibition dates are May 2 through May 30, 2016. The hours are Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Botanic Garden is located with Historic Barns Park on the ground of Grand Traverse Commons. A portion of the sales supports the Botanic Garden.

Spring Sip and Savor
2016-04-30 08:00 - 2016-05-01 19:00 | MI
Join us the weekend of April 30 and May 1, 2016 for the annual Spring Sip & Savor wine trail weekend.
Saturday 11:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm
$35 per person

As our vineyards wake to the sun and warmth of May, enjoy delicious wine and food pairings at 23 wineries along the wine trail. Celebrate spring, indulge in your senses and learn more about Leelanau Peninsula wines. Most importantly, it’s really fun! Take the self-guided tour by visiting the tasting rooms in any order on Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 pm and Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm. Tickets are limited and typically sell out, so get yours TODAY!
Tickets are $35 and include wine and food pairings at each winery and a souvenir wine glass. In addition, a $5 donation for every ticket sold goes to the Bruce Simpson Winemakers Scholarship to help students in their quest for a career in viticulture or enology in Northern Michigan.
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Social Media How-To, Q+A
2016-04-26 10:00 - 23:00 | The Homestead, Woodridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Tuesday, April 26th
10am at the “evergreen room” in the Reception Center, @ The Homestead
Stop by for the Chamber’s 1st “Social Media How-To” Q&A
Bring your laptop, notebook & pen, login’s/passwords, and Questions!
We’ll cover some basics for you – whether you’re a complete rookie or savy digital-aged entrepreneur! We’ll share with one another and help each other along in our online socializing skills, hopefully giving you some tools to take your website marketing to the next level.
Coffee and Water provided.
“Your Glen Lake Chamber, helping each other succeed as a small businesses in Leelanau! “
RSVP, Join and Share the Event on Facebook!

Chamber Member Meeting - April 2016
2016-04-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Bethlehem Community Church, 6012 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
April 12th, 2016
Please join us for the April Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting, graciously hosted by Anderson’s Market, located at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor.
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.

National Library Week: April 11 - 16
2016-04-11 10:00 - 2016-04-16 17:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Stop in and explore all that the library has to offer, get a library card, get demos of our online resources – and have a snack! Your community library will be an even sweeter treat all week, with home-made cookies baked by the Friends of the Library, and fresh coffee provided by Leelanau Coffee Roasting. Join us for two special evening events, too: a screening of “Bridge of Spies”, Monday, April 11 at 7:00; and a presentation about healthy fermented foods like kombucha and yogurt, Thursday, April 14 at 7:00.

Chamber Board Meeting - April 5th
2016-04-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Talk About Art: Painter Joan Richmond
2016-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | MI
Traverse City painter Joan Richmond spent Spring 2015 and 2016 as a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome. She reflects on these experiences at the next “Talk About Art” interview, Sunday, April 24, 2 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Richmond’s month-long residencies were built around her plan to walk in the footsteps of Jean-Baptiste Corot, a pivotal figure in mid-19th Century landscape painting; then paint some of his iconic subjects using 21st Century tools from the perspective of a modern artist. Richmond will discuss her working Roman holiday, why an artist undertakes a residency, its benefits, and the ways in which it can influence one’s practice.

Talk About Art: Painter Lauren Everett Finn
2016-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Honor, Michigan, painter Lauren Everett Finn set a goal of painting 100 flower bouquets in 2016. She saw the project as a way to challenge herself by imposing limits on her subject matter. Finn discusses this project at the next “Talk About Art” interview, Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

The concept of working in a series is a time-honored practice for studio artists who want to explore a subject deeply and thoroughly. Finn will talk about her work and how this series has helped her stretch her creative muscles. She works in both representational and abstract subjects, with acrylic paint and mixed media collage.

Chamber Member Meeting - March 2016
2016-03-15 05:30 - 19:00 | Synchronicity Art Gallery, 6671 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, United States
March 15th, 2016
Please join us for the March Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting.
Hosted by Linda Peppler and Dave Thomasma at Synchronicity Art Gallery in Glen Arbor. Thank you Dave & Linda!
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.

Mostly Music Series: 70 Years of Jazz – Bebop and Beyond
2016-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | MI
Back in the 1970’s, Bob Foskett saw a need for a music history course that dealt specifically with Jazz when he discovered that most music history classes, if they covered jazz at all, stopped with Benny Goodman and the music of the 1930’s and ignored the music that became the foundation for what is called Jazz today. “70 years of Jazz in 90 minutes”, is a highly compressed version of the semester long course that Bob developed for the largest community college in Illinois. With recorded examples he’ll follow the evolution of Jazz, and also show how Jazz works. Bob Foskett, programmed jazz radio in Chicago for 30 years and is now a DJ for Friday Morning Jazz at WNMC in Traverse City. Programs will be roughly 60% music, 40% discussion.

Anderson's Market Wine & Food Tasting Series
2016-03-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us for our Wine & Food 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.

Anderson's Market: Winter Tasting Series
2016-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us for our Wine & Food 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 week we will be tasting Cabs from vineyards around the globe, paired with delicious appetizers.
Also visit us every Thursday in March for Thirsty Thursdays, when we offer 10% off your total wine or craft beer purchase. Choose from hundreds of wines from around the globe, as well as brews including Founders, Shorts, Lagunitas, New Holland, Bell’s and many more!

Chamber Board Meeting - March 1st
2016-03-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Live Entertainment with Levi Britton
2016-02-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Beppi’s, The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at Beppi’s at The Homestead for live entertainment from renowned Levi Britton.
Levi Britton is an indie/folk/rock artist who hails from Traverse City, MI. Growing up around music sparked his drive to make it his profession. At age 20 Levi moved to Chicago, playing down in the subways, Potbelly restaurants, and any gig he could find. Eventually Britton co-founded his band, Down the Line that went on to release 5 albums, and toured the country for ten years with artists such as The Gin Blossoms, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, America, Keith Anderson, Lighthouse, and others.
In 2011, Levi and DTL band mate Dan Myers formed Stolen Silver, releasing two albums—most recently in June 2014. Stolen Silver has recently been touring with actor Gary Sinise and The Lieutenant Dan Band, playing stadiums and military bases in support of U.S. troops and their families.
In addition to playing with Stolen Silver, 2014 launched Levi’s solo career at a whole new level. After years of fans clamoring for a solo project, Levi hit the studio to record all new, original music. His first solo record, “Inside” is set to be released in mid-2015.
Beppi’s serves artisan pizzas and a limited menu from Nonna’s, craft beer, wine and liquor.

Levi Britton comes to Glen Arbor
2016-02-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Beppi’s, The Homestead, Glen Arbor, 49636, United States
Join us at Beppi’s at The Homestead for live entertainment by renowned Levi Britton.
Levi Britton is an indie/folk/rock artist who hails from Traverse City, MI. Growing up around music sparked his drive to make it his profession. At age 20 Levi moved to Chicago, playing down in the subways, Potbelly restaurants, and any gig he could find. Eventually Britton co-founded his band, Down the Line that went on to release 5 albums, and toured the country for ten years with artists such as The Gin Blossoms, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, America, Keith Anderson, Lighthouse, and others.
In 2011, Levi and DTL band mate Dan Myers formed Stolen Silver, releasing two albums—most recently in June 2014. Stolen Silver has recently been touring with actor Gary Sinise and The Lieutenant Dan Band, playing stadiums and military bases in support of U.S. troops and their families.
In addition to playing with Stolen Silver, 2014 launched Levi’s solo career at a whole new level. After years of fans clamoring for a solo project, Levi hit the studio to record all new, original music. His first solo record, “Inside” is set to be released in mid-2015.
Beppi’s serves artisan pizzas and limited menu from Nonna’s along with craft beer, wine and liquor.

Z-93 Hum Z Ski Day at The Homestead
2016-02-26 13:00 - 20:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join the folks from radio station Z-93 Ski Day at The Homestead. They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you shoosh down the slopes between 2pm – 5pm. What a great way for local kids and families enjoy an afternoon and evening! Note: transportation via BATA bus is available from Glen Lake School to The Homestead for just $1.50 per one way.
Special Z-93 pricing:

Lift tickets $9 per person
Rental equipment $9 per person
Beppi’s 12″ cheese pizza and pop $9

MOSTLY MUSIC: PICO AND CHOWN
2016-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
Miriam Pico has been writing songs and performing since she was barely able to walk. She sings, plays guitar, ukulele and even whistles! She recently starred in Traverse City Old Town Playhouse’s sold out production of “Evita.” She has released three CDs. David Chown has been playing piano professionally for over 25 years. He’s equally adept at playing jazz and popular music. David has released seven CDs on his own label and teaches over 40 piano students in addition to teaching Audio Technology at Northwestern Michigan College. Miriam and David have been part of the Traverse City music scene since 2007. At the GAAA, you’ll be able to witness them having a lot of fun with popular standards, jazz, and original compositions.
The “Mostly Music” series brought to you by the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA), is a winter extension of the Manitou Music Festival. Smaller groups (1 or 2 artists) perform in the GAAA gallery, but also spend some time talking about their music. The GAAA, 6031 S. Lake Street in Glen Arbor, provides a more intimate setting than our larger outdoor concerts that allows the audience much closer contact with the musicians. “Mostly Music” will be hosted by Bob Foskett, who programmed jazz radio in Chicago for 30 years and is now a DJ for Friday Morning Jazz at WNMC in Traverse City.
Admission is $10 and prepaid reservations are recommended due to limited seating capacity. Please note that actual tickets will not be issued. Your name will be added to a list at the door when prepaying. Based on availability, you can also pay at the door.

Sip & Dab at The Homestead
2016-02-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Beppi’s, The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, Select a Country:
Sip and Dab
Looking for a fun winter project? You’ve found it! The Homestead have teamed up with Sip and Dab to create a social event that combines acrylic painting, sipping, eating and fun. Sip and Dab provides an artist, easel, brushes, paint, apron and canvas. The artist of the night will guide you through your painting step-by-step. This may be the first time you’ve painted since elementray art class, but now you can eat, drink and socialize.
You won’t find a more fun and relaxing painting class. Absolutely no experience is needed, and after three fun-filled hours you will leave with a completed, high-quality piece of art that is your very own. Come alone, with a friend or a group. No matter who you come with, you’ll be sure to have a good time. Sip and Dab is perfect for a creative date night, ladies outing, or an evening with friends, family or co-workers. Come often and fill your walls with paintings made by you and those you love. These paintings make great gifts as well!
Location: Beppi’s
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Cost: $35 per person includes art class, and completed canvas. Cash bar and food to order is available. Space is limited, reserve today!
Register: online at Sip and Dab.

Anderson's Market Winter Tasting Series: Reds & Whites
2016-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us for our Wine & Food 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 week, we know no limits! We will be tasting a variety of both red and white wines.

Glen Lake Chamber Member Meeting - Feb. 2016
2016-02-16 17:30 - 19:00 | The Yarn Shop, 5873 S Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Notice: Originally set for the 9th, we rescheduled to the 16th, due to the Winter Storm
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
Please join us for the February Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting. It will be graciously hosted at The Yarn Shop, downtown Glen Arbor.
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.

Memoir writing workshop with Mardi Link
2016-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Local author Mardi Link will share her expertise into giving voice to your own unique life story. Mardi is the author of numerous books, including her own recent memoirs Bootstrapper and The Drummond Girls. She’ll outline strategies to help you refresh, collect and organize your experiences into your own meaningful memoir.
There is no charge for this workshop, but participants are asked to register with the library in advance.
NOTE: participants should bring a personal photograph for use in a writing exercise.

Glen Lake Winterfest 2016
2016-02-13 07:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for the Annual Glen Arbor Winterfest on Saturday, February 13, 2016! Festivities include the Perch Fishing Contest + Chili Cook-Off.

Perch Fishing Contest
Festivities start at 7am with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for 1st through 4th place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen Lake to the Sportsman Shop at 1pm, and winners will then be crowned. Entry fee for this event is $20, and all ages are welcome.
DOWNLOAD: Fishing Contest Entry Form

Chili Cook-off
The Chili Cookoff, kicks off at Noon at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Entrants will compete to earn chili bragging rights. 1st through 5th Place winners, as determined by popular vote, receive a plaque commemorating the 2016 Chili Cook-off.
There’s only one category: CHILI ! – however you define it!
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Glen Lake Schools Scholarship Fund. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress warmly! If you’d like to participate, the entry fee is $25 per chili. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm.
Admission is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 Admission for Seniors, over 70, and kids, 12 and under.
DOWNLOAD: 2016 Chili Cook off entry form/rules

See last years Contest Results + event Photo Gallery.

Wine & Food Tasting Series: Valentine's Day Reds & Bubbly
2016-02-12 04:00 - 18:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us for our Wine & Food 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 week will be sampling red and sparkling wines perfect for sharing with your Valentine’s sweetheart!
Also be sure to stop by Boonedock’s this weekend during the Glen Arbor Winterfest to sample and vote for our chili during the cookoff!

Talk About Art: Jerry Gretzinger and His Map
2016-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | MI
Imaginary mapmaker Jerry Gretzinger is the next “Talk About Art” interview, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

For more than 30 years Cedar artist Jerry Gretzinger has been mapping Ukrania, an imaginary place he began envisioning in the 1980s. Using simple tools and humble materials – recycled pasteboard, colored pencils, acrylic paint, magazine images – Gretzinger has created and charted a world comprised of more than 3,000 8” X 10 “ card panels, which cover an estimated 1,500 square feet. Sections of Jerry’s Map have been exhibited in galleries from Frankfort, Michigan, to Paris, France, with many stops along the way. Gretzinger will talk about the project that has sustained his creative focus for three-plus decades.

“Talk About Art,” now in its eighth year, is a series of conversational interviews with area artists and makers. The series moves this year to Sunday afternoons from its traditional Thursday evening time slot. For more information please call 231/334-6112.

WINTER’S GLOW: FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
2016-02-05 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Please join us for a fine art photography show & sale benefiting the Glen Arbor Art Association at The Homestead Resort. This invitational exhibit features wine from The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, micro-brewed local beer & delectable small plates.
Photographers: Bob Ashmun, Steve Loveless, Leonard Marszalek, Paul May, Jeff Rabidoux, Rodger Skinner, Meggen Watt.
Admission includes a glass of wine or beer, small plates, dessert & coffee. $25/person in advance or $30/person at the door.
Enjoy the company of friends & a little winter warm-up.
For reservations call The Homestead at 231-334-5100 by Feb. 4. For more information call the GAAA at 231-334-6112.
Image: Aurora over Whaleback by Meggen Watt

Chamber Board Meeting - February 2nd
2016-02-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Cooking Classes at Anderson's Market
2016-01-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Anderson’s Market
Cooking classes have come to Glen Arbor! Join Chef Grant Nagel at Anderson’s as he instructs you on knife skills, proper sanitation and how to prepare a planned menu. We will also explore wine pairings for each of the scheduled menus.
The first class is on Sunday, January 31 from 5-7pm. Pre-registration is required. You may sign up via the form on our website or at the deli counter. The menu for the first class will be Beef Tournedos with Bordeaux glace atop portobello mushrooms, pan roasted asparagus and smashed fingerling crisps.
Cost is $30 per person.
Future class dates will be posted on our website as they are confirmed.
