• Talk about Art: The Lake Michigan Mermaid

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    Two Michigan poets have cast Lake Michigan as the setting for a new telling of an ancient struggle in the The Lake Michigan Mermaid. Poets Linda Nemec Foster of Grand Rapids, and Anne-Marie Oomen of Empire created an epic poem in book form about coming of age in a troubled world. They read from their 2018 work and

  • Tennis Tournament, Glen Arbor 2018

    2018 GLEN ARBOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT June 29th - July 1st ALL DOUBLES, played in our beautiful Glen Arbor park and at Leelanau Schools! EVENTS:  Friday, June 29th - Women's Doubles* and luncheon Saturday, June 30th - Men's Doubles* and Mixed-Doubles* Draws Sunday, July 1st - Semi's and Finals of Men's Doubles and Mixed-Doubles *each team is

    $30 – $50
  • The Beach Bards Bonfire

    The public is welcome to come and share By Heart Poetry, Stories, or Music or to simply enjoy the experience of a community bonfire on the shore of Lake Michigan.  30th Anniversary! Friday Nights at 8pm | June 29 - August 3    The Leelanau School Beach/Bonfire Area, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636 $1 http://leelanau.org/serving-leelanau-community/the-beach-bards/

    $1
  • MMF: Independence Day Concert July 3

    Old School Lawn Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Celebrate Independence Day with a family friendly, musical evening as part of the 2018 Manitou Music Festival season on Tuesday, July 3, at 7pm on the Old School lawn in downtown Glen Arbor.

    Free
  • Flag Raising Ceremony July 4 2018

    Old Settler's Park South Dunns Farm Road (County Road 675), Empire Township, MI, United States

    "Remember, Appreciate, Celebrate."   Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages. The Flag Raising will be performed by VFW Post 2780 and American Legion Post 33 followed by an invocation by Pastor Dockery. Jerry Pearson will share thoughtful comments about the Declaration of Independence, titled

  • 4th of July Parade in Glen Arbor

    Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven then makes it’s way through to the North/East end of town. This years parade Marshal is Bonnie Quick.

    Free
  • 4th of July Boat Parade on Glen Lake

    4th of July Boat Parade Join the community for some fun in the sun, on the water! All boats welcome on Glen Lake. The more the merrier. Decorations encouraged but not required! Time: 4:00 pm Meet: In Front of the Glen Lake Yacht Club ( 6617 Sunset Drive, Glen Arbor ) Follow the “On the Narrows Marina” lead boat

    Free
  • Beach Bards Bonfire July 6

    The public is welcome to come and share By Heart Poetry, Stories, or Music or to simply enjoy the experience of a community bonfire on the shore of Lake Michigan.  30th Anniversary! Friday Nights at 8pm | June 29 - August 3    The Leelanau School Beach/Bonfire Area, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636 $1 http://leelanau.org/serving-leelanau-community/the-beach-bards/

    $1
  • Story time: A Typically Random Extraordinary Day 

    Cottage Book Shop 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Story time with Patrick Enders   "A Typically Random Extraordinary Day" By Patrick Enders, Illustrated by Barbara Cousil. For sale from Snowbelt Press for $16.95   A Typically Random Extraordinary Day gently teaches that creativity doesn’t always look ‘normal’ and that it’s okay to be different. (Ages 3 and up)    Story time author visit on Wednesday

  • Build a Toy with Plus Plus July 13

    Cottage Book Shop 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    PLUS PLUS Days July 13 and 27 at 11:30 a.m.   Made in Denmark, this hot new building toy is tons of fun, join us at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor to build your own creation and take it home! We will begin this event after Story time. For children 5 and up.

  • Beach Bards July 13

    The public is welcome to come and share By Heart Poetry, Stories, or Music or to simply enjoy the experience of a community bonfire on the shore of Lake Michigan.  30th Anniversary! Friday Nights at 8pm | June 29 - August 3    The Leelanau School Beach/Bonfire Area, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636 $1 http://leelanau.org/serving-leelanau-community/the-beach-bards/

    $1
  • Story time | Author Natalie Rompella

    Cottage Book Shop 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    The World Never Sleeps By Natalie Rompella Tilbury House. $17.95, due July 3   Midnight. Stars speckle the darkness with bits of light. A cockroach skitters across the kitchen floor to snatch a forgotten breadcrumb. In the backyard, a spider weaves an intricate design on the fence. Winged insects dance and flicker in the porch light. Day