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Spring arrives in full flower when Center Gallery in Glen Arbor opens its 2017 season with “The Flower Show,” May 26. This three-person exhibit showcases two different approaches to floral paintings by Grand Rapids resident Margo Burian and Lauren Everett Finn of Honor; and the porcelain pottery of Matt McGovern of Cedar. An artist’s reception
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The Glen Arbor Art Association Readers’ Theater presents two plays by British playwright J.M. Barrie June 2-3, 7:30 p.m. at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road, Glen Arbor. Barrie’s plays, The Old Lady Shows Her Medals and The Twelve-Pound Look, are both set in World War 1-era London. Against a backdrop
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In conjunction with the Glen Lake Garden Club, we’re pleased to present this documentary film, which explores the vital role played by native plants in protecting local ecosystems. The film features renowned entomologist Dr. Douglas Tallamy, whose research, books and lectures sound the alarm about habitat and species loss. Inspiring case studies of community commitment to |
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The Glen Arbor Art Association Readers’ Theater presents two plays by British playwright J.M. Barrie June 2-3, 7:30 p.m. at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road, Glen Arbor. Barrie’s plays, The Old Lady Shows Her Medals and The Twelve-Pound Look, are both set in World War 1-era London. Against a backdrop
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A 15-day-long art exhibit in the historic village of Elk Rapids. $6,000 in juror and People's Choice Award cash prizes. Over 100 artists and 270+ pieces of art. www.artrapids.org
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Lisa Fishman, the author of six books of poetry, including Flower Cart and the Happiness Experiment, will read from her work at the Glen Lake Library in Empire. Her poems are widely published in journals, magazines and anthologies. Lisa is graduate of Glen Lake High School (Class of ’84) and a professor of poetry at |
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Help us prepare this beautiful historic log home on Inspiration Point now owned by the National Park Service, for the Glen Lake Library Home Tour. PHSB is coordinating and doing the cleaning and helping host the event with information about needed funds for the building’s restoration. Sign up to clean! |
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Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.
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Help build 5 window wells for this history farmhouse in Port Oneida. The Burfiend Farm is 4 miles northeast of Glen Arbor. Turn off of M-22 onto Port Oneida Road. Go about 1 mile. Two white farmhouses are on the left side. Please sign up by emailing [email protected].
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Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.
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Blackthorn welcomes you to the rich tapestry of Celtic music. Traditional songs of emigration, sea shanties, lively jigs and reels, and ancient airs combine with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs for a musical experience that captures the history and legend of Ireland and its people. What makes a Blackthorn show unique is the variety
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The Glen Lake Library in Empire invites aspiring young authors to develop their creative writing skills in this six-session workshop. Children's author Kit Robey will guide students in grades 4 to 6, helping them create their own short stories. |
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Explore, Learn, Protect! Kids of all ages are welcome to come and learn at Junior Ranger 101 on June 24th! Families can take part in fun activities and learn the basics of being a Junior Ranger. Learn about lighthouses, NPS history, animals, and more! Complete all of the activities and earn your official Junior Ranger
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This year's Traverse City Wine and Cider Festival will be celebrating the region's award winning wines and, new this year, many local ciders on tap. Come celebrate with us as you enjoy great wine, cider, food, music, art, and fun at the historic Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
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Join Park Rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, June 24 at the Dune Climb parking lot. On this date, two events offer you opportunities to focus on the sky. The first event is from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and will allow visitors to safely view our closest star,
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Work alongside the National Park maintenance crew to help pour the concrete to repair the chicken shed floor at the Treat Farm. Please register for the workshop by emailing us at [email protected]. Directions: M-22 south of Empire; right on Stormer road; go 1/4 mile past Farm on left to park gate before the curve. Park
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Learn the history of this 1800s agricultural community by exploring 4-5 of the 18 farmsteads with our tour guide. Car pool or drive individually to each farm. Meet at Olsen Farm.
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2017 GLEN ARBOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT June 30th – July 2nd ALL DOUBLES, played in our beautiful Glen Arbor park and at Leelanau Schools! Events: Friday, June 30th - Women's Doubles* and luncheon Saturday, July 1st - Men's Doubles* and Mixed-Doubles* Draws Sunday, July 2nd - Semi's and Finals of Men's Doubles and Mixed-Doubles *each team Empire painter Craig Weisse exhibits independent and Impressionistic images of his shoreline community June 30-July 6 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception to open this Independence holiday exhibition is Friday, June 30, 6-8 p.m. Weisse, a retired physician, has lived in Empire for 28 years. In that time he has
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The City Opera House is proud to again present the Magic Thursday Artists for a two-month art exhibition and sale July 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017. The exhibition features original fine art paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic. A portion of all sales benefits the City Opera House. The opening reception, with refreshments,
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