Human hands with their dexterous, opposable thumbs have allowed us to innovate, to use tools, to become nimble, skillful, creative, and artful makers. The Glen Arbor Arts Center By Hand project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; and a demonstration of what human hands
The Leelanau Historical Society will lead this interactive workshop, exploring the wealth of resources available via the Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal. LHS staff will walk attendees through some sample searches, demonstrating the various tools available, then provide time for individual exploration and questions. Bring your own laptop or tablet, or borrow one from the library.
Live music on Friday evenings from 5-8pm at Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor. Featuring rotating talent.
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing. The 2024 series kicks off April 6, 1 am at the Glen Arbor Arts Center with Heather Spooner, owner of Ampersand Lettering Lab, an art and hand lettering business in Traverse City. Spooner will
Sit back and relax and celebrate this special day! Enjoy a Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12. Reservations required.
Live music on Friday evenings from 5-8pm at Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor. Featuring rotating talent.
Christopher Lamb will share examples of his unique compositions, combining the beauty of landscape photography with the wonderment of the night sky. The result is a gallery of the night sky not visible with the naked eye, with all of its colors, detail and clarity. Come join us for a discussion about the images of
In an age of machine dominance, the Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the human hand in its By Hand project. On April 13, Traverse City architect Ken Richmond, and Steve Stier, a Benzie County resident who is an expert in historic barn restoration, talk about the relevance of hand work in the creation of contemporary
Join Broomstack as we celebrate small plates inspired by the creativity of Traverse City's Right Brain Brewery on Wednesday, April 17 at 6PM: Right Brain Brewery Beer Pairing Dinner ($55/pp) at Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse.
Live music on Friday evenings from 5-8pm at Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor. Featuring rotating talent.
Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates human handwork in its By Hand project. On April 20, musicians Martha Meek and Laura Hood will talk about the value and joy of making music by hand. Meek is the director of the Martha Meek Music Studio in Suttons Bay. Hood teaches music, and chairs The Leelanau School
Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. - Join us at the Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor for trivia about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes! Enjoy a night with good friends, good beer and the creators of Interlochen Public Radio’s Points North podcast, Dan Wanschura and Patrick Shea. Doors open at
Mollie Moody will share this fascinating account of her father's experience as a tank commander in World War II. Capt. Maynard's posthumously published diary provides a unique, first-hand perspective of this momentous era. All proceeds from the sales of the book will be donated to the VFW of Michigan.
Mark your calendar for the 10th annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week, April 26th – May 4th, 2024.
Enjoy various dining options, from "French Fries to French Cuisine."
With special prix-fixe menus offered by participating restaurants, you'll be able to experience the best of the area's culinary delights. Prices will vary, and some restaurants may even offer breakfast and lunch specials.
Join us from 5-8pm for Live Music Fridays. We have rotating acts throughout the winter along with great food and drinks. Check with the Public House for the schedule!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary exploration and sensory delight at our exclusive Food and Wine Pairing Dinner. Indulge in three exquisite courses expertly crafted to tantalize your taste buds, each thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines curated by our esteemed head winemaker, Blake Lougheed. Throughout the evening, Blake will personally guide you through
Corey Buchan of BuchanTech will discuss and demonstrate the many functions of this popular Apple device. Bring your own iPad, and your questions. The workshop is part of the ongoing Tech Tuesday series hosted by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Leelanau County artist Dana Falconberry exhibits Native Plants, a group of painted and stitched canvases, in the Glen Arbor Arts Center Lobby Gallery. This small show runs May 3 – August 29. Falconberry — a musician, printmaker, painter and more — has been, in the last few years, creating textile works that combine hand-painted imagery
Join us from 5-8pm for Live Music Fridays. We have rotating acts throughout the winter along with great food and drinks. Check with the Public House for the schedule!
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates human handwork in a time of machine dominance in its By Hand project. On May 4, the GAAC will host a panel discussion of generative artificial intelligence , and its incursion into the arts. Visual artists Randy Melick, Tim Nielsen, Rufus Snoddy, and writer Bob Butz will talk about
