Glen Lake Restaurant Week offers an array of dining options “from French Fries to French Cuisine.” Friday, April 28th – Saturday, May 6th, 2023 Don’t miss enjoying special menus offered by participating restaurants during this delicious annual event! Each establishment will offer a mouthwatering prix-fixe menu designed for Restaurant Week, ranging in price point, with
Learn how to repurpose books into unique new works of art in this fun workshop led by library volunteer Bonnie Schreiber. She’ll show you how to create an eye-catching three-dimensional design, using precise folds to bring new life into an old volume. The workshop will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in our Program
Join Darci Ricker as she presents a humorous reading of the (humorous) weekly Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter calls. Stay for the infamous "Blotter Backstory" contest, in which participants write the backstory/endings of the most humorous calls. Prizes are given for most creative!
Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He'll be "all ears" ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary - just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.
Community members are invited to connect with the Glen Lake Chamber in a social hour from 5-7pm. From learning about business updates and meeting new people, Chamber Connect is a chance to cultivate conversations and support each other.
Join Darci Ricker as she presents a humorous reading of the (humorous) weekly Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter calls. Stay for the infamous "Blotter Backstory" contest, in which participants write the backstory/endings of the most humorous calls. Prizes are given for most creative!
Ohio writer Nathan Lipps will use his Glen Arbor Arts Center artist’s residency to take a deeper dive into a manuscript-in-progress, a group of poems titled Seiche. The term “seiche” refers to an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs on large bodies of water – such Lake Michigan – that causes severe oscillation of the water. Lipps
Glen Arbor Arts Center Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal leads a conversational walking tour of the SWIMMING and The Birds Are Watching exhibits, May 13, 11 am. The Walk + Talk is free. No reservations are required. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal talks about how the exhibiting artists interpreted the SWIMMING exhibition’s theme, both literally and
Community members are invited to free, hands-on workshops on May 13 and 20 at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, from 2:30 - 4:20 pm. Two pop-up classes invite families and individuals to learn about Antoni Gaudi, the Catalan architect and designer known for Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia church. Participants will be introduced to Gaudi’s style and
How do artists think, work, and practice? Those questions are explored during Creativity Q+A LIVE, a series of conversations with Northern Michigan artists at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. On May 14, 1 pm Leelanau County artist Scott Lankton talks about his practice with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager. The program is free. No reservations
Join us for a performance by Sean Gaskell, featuring the beautiful music of the Kora, a 21-string harp native to West Africa. The traditional melodies, accompanied by Sean’s singing, tell stories dating back hundreds of years. Sean has studied extensively under the instruction of Kora masters in Gambia, and has performed extensively throughout the United
Join Darci Ricker as she presents a humorous reading of the (humorous) weekly Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter calls. Stay for the infamous "Blotter Backstory" contest, in which participants write the backstory/endings of the most humorous calls. Prizes are given for most creative!
Kick off the season with a fun "spend local campaign" from Friday, May 19th-Sunday, May 21st, 2023. Purchases are encouraged but not required. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.”
The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge on Saturday, May 20, Sunday, June 18, Sunday, July 23, and Sunday, August 20 from 11 am - 3 pm. The demonstrations are free and open to the public. These Northern Michigan artists and craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing
Now is the time to write those poems to submit to the Glen Lake Library for the upcoming Asparagus Festival's Ode to Asparagus. Though the Festival doesn't take place until June 3rd, poems must be submitted to the library by June 1st. They can be emailed to: [email protected]; or dropped off at the library or
Learn about the history of the Glen Arbor Township Cemetery, which served the Glen Lake area from 1880-1927, and the renewed effort to reclaim this long-neglected resting place. Linda Alice Dewey, chair of the G.A. Township Cemetery Advisory Board, will describe the discoveries gleaned from this ongoing journey and the latest developments, including the use
You're invited to a COMMUNITY POTLUCK hosted at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30-7:30pm. Local organizations and interest groups are invited to share their information at the Potluck. Contact [email protected] to save a space at a table. For planning purposes, RSVP and indicate your dish to share at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044AA9AA2AA3F49-glen Note:
Join Darci Ricker as she presents a humorous reading of the (humorous) weekly Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter calls. Stay for the infamous "Blotter Backstory" contest, in which participants write the backstory/endings of the most humorous calls. Prizes are given for most creative!
Marquette, Michigan, artist JoAnn Deuel Shelby will use her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency to document Leelanau County plant biomes – their biological communities – and then contrast them with those native to the Upper Peninsula. Shelby’s investigations will be used to create eco-printed papers and fabrics that allow her to interpret and illustrate changes
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the writing craft and process. The series kicks off May 27, 11 am at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. Traverse City Record-Eagle journalist, essayist, and author Mardi Jo Link is in conversation about memoir writing with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery
Kick off the summer by joining us at the M22 Wine Patio for live music Memorial Weekend! Saturday, May 27th from 5-7pm, Drew Hale will be rocking out on the Wine Patio! Grab a flight or glass of M22 Wines and enjoy! All over the Midwest and around the country, the name Drew Hale is
The talented, dyamic Dominic Fortuna will perform at Glen Arbor Wines. Bring your dance shoes because we'll be tearing up the backyard!
Enjoy fresh-squeezed orange juice mimosas and brunch prepared by loved caterers Mel & Fell @ Glen Arbor Wines.
Make your own sundae and enjoy lawn games at the manor. $5 each. Payable at door. See the newly decorated dining and event space available. Sunday May 28 th. 2-5 pm. Glen lake Manor. M 22 7345 Glenmere road. Empire. Book your next party or event
Join Darci Ricker as she presents a humorous reading of the (humorous) weekly Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter calls. Stay for the infamous "Blotter Backstory" contest, in which participants write the backstory/endings of the most humorous calls. Prizes are given for most creative!
Join us out on the M22 Wine Patio Saturday, June 3rd from 5-7pm for live music featuring local musician Dennis Palmer. With 16 different wines available, relax with a glass or flight and enjoy! Dennis has released 5 CDs of original music ranging from Acoustic Blues to Contemporary Folk. With an eclectic style that is
Relax and enjoy the tunes as Rhett belts out an eclectic lineup of acoustic pop.
Sleeping Bear Trivia Sunday, June 4th 4 pm Social Hour followed by 5 pm Trivia Competition Joe's Friendly Tavern on the new Porch, 11015 Front Street, Empire, MI Join friends and neighbors in a spirited trivia contest hosted by trivia master "Hoot." Test your knowledge of the history of the lands and people of the
