Join us for a spook-tacuar Halloween party! Dress up in your finest, your scariest or your funniest costumes!
Wed, October 31 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Kids Halloween Party at the Empire Township Hall,
Empire, MI 49630
Halloween Party for all children in the Empire Community Area
Sponsored By The Empire Area Community Center.
The Glen Arbor Arts Center presents agriCULTURE: Barnyards and Farmscapes, a juried exhibition exploring the interconnections of food, farming and community through the lenses
of art, architecture, film, history and theater. agriCULTURE opens Friday, September 14 with a reception from 6 – 8 pm. The show runs through November 1.
agriCULTURE zeros in on the lore and culture of barnyards and farmstead life. Through a series of companion programs, the exhibition acts as a springboard for explorations of the historic role of barns in the region, how agriculture defines the region’s character, what are examples of some current small farm practices. agriCULTURE is supported in part by the Michigan Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
More details about agriCULTURE’s programs and event can be found at GlenArborArt.org. Click on “Events.” The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
Traverse City painter Royce Deans exhibits a new body of working that offers a glimpse into his ongoing relationship with the Leelanau landscape August 31 – September 13 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception to open the show is Friday, August 31, 6 pm – sundown in the gallery.
“While my work is based on specific places, I’m more concerned about the essence of the place than I am about being completely representational,” Deans said. “I am nearly always in wonder of the natural world around me. Its beauty and balance gives me peace. Many years ago I was much more interested in pop culture and the things that man has created to make living on this planet easier and to keep us entertained. But these accomplishments of man, which are many and are indeed astounding are ever changing, breaking or going out of style.”
Center Gallery is open daily 11 am – 5 pm. For more information go to www.lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com, or call 231-334-3179
The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce is hosting an online auction August 24th – 31st, 2018. You may bid on any and all chairs you like! Winners to pick up their chair(s) Labor Day Weekend.
https://www.32auctions.com/gachairs
Must pick up in Glen Arbor, Labor Day weekend.
You will be sent an email if you are the highest bidder. You must then bring a check to the business when you come to pick it up. You will have until September 3 to pay and pick up before your chair will go to the next highest bidder.
If you are not able to pick up the chair until a later date, you must submit your check by mailing it to the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce and we will then make arrangements for your pickup.
Funds raised by the sponsorship and auctioning of the chairs will go to further the operation of the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce, a 501c non-profit organization, passionately representing the beautiful and treasured town of Glen Arbor, MI.
When posting to social media about the Adirondack Chairs in Glen Arbor, use this common hashtag in the text when you post! #gachairs
WIN A CHAIR!
The M22 Challenge is a unique run-bike-paddle event held in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Recognized as “The Most Beautiful Place in America,” the overwhelming beauty of the race course and the camaraderie of fellow racers will make this event one you won’t forget!
Located at: 6900 South Dune Highway
Empire, MI US 49630
Registration is $150. It is free to be a spectator, but if you’re within the National Park, you must have a National Park Pass for your vehicle.
Questions may be emailed to: [email protected]
Find Places to Stay with our Business Directory
Last Minute Cancellations & Special Offers and Rates can be found on this website too for booking your up north Michigan, Pure Leelanau stay around Glen Arbor.
After a few years of this event taking place in some of the worst winter storms to date, everyone who attended this year enjoyed Spring-like weather with temperatures in the 50’s, sunshine and blue skies. Because of the snow and cold we had prior to this President’s Day weekend, the Glen Lake were still safe enough to ice fish on.
#1 – Boonedocks
#2 – Pleva’s Meat
#3 – Market 22
#4 – Shipwreck Café
#5 – Anderson’s
#1 – Nick Rice
#2 – Clay McNit
#3 – Hannah Nowicki
#4 – A Three Way Tie: Leif Sporck, Tim Egeler, Matt Rice
Congratulations To All The Winners! Thanks To ALL Who Participated!
Art’s Tavern, Boonedocks, The Sportsman Shop and the Glen Lake Chamber
Thank you to Dancing Frog Press for documenting the event. Photography All Rights Reserved. ® Please contact us for permission to use.
Join us on Sunday October 30th 2016, just before Halloween, from 12-4pm for a fun afternoon of trick or treating in downtown Glen Arbor! Dress up in your Halloween finest and bring the whole family for treats from all participating businesses. This is a wonderful event, open to the public, and free for all to enjoy!
Beyond trick or treating, it’s a great time of year to shop off-season sales, get some locally sourced holiday gifts and dine at a variety of eateries.
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly recreation from a simple hike in the National Park, take a bike ride on the new section of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, play at the Glen Arbor community park, or take a relaxing scenic drive.
Event photos provided by Bob Ashmun © Ashmun Portrait Art ~ Thank you. Please contact for permission to use.
#halloween #trickortreat #glenarbor #fall #familyfriendly #thingstodo
Most of the Sales usually begin around 9am, line the sidewalks throughout the village of Glen Arbor, and last all weekend long. The deals don’t stop outside – there’s always more sales inside!
The town puts on a great shopping experience each year, rain or shine! There’s a few new shops and others that have moved locations in town, so enjoy discovering Glen Arbor in new ways! From gift shops, clothing and gear, art galleries, home goods, gardening and more – there’s something for everyone.
Eat great food around town. It doesn’t end with Art’s and Boonedocks, make your way to other ends of town. You can get something quick like a hot dog, slice of pizza, burger, or something homemade from a deli, all the way to a fine dining experience with a view of Lake Michigan.
Recreation is at it’s prime right now, with activities for any age. Locals and visitors alike can experience the Natural Beauty that the area has to offer: From Putt Putt Golf in town, to pickin up a Paddle board and getting out on the Glen Lakes. Try a different section of the Heritage Trail which can be walked or biked; Kayak the Crystal river or Lake Michigan, or hike a trail in the National park ~ remember it’s the 100 year Park anniversary so get out and #findyourpark
#sidewalksales #laborday #GlenArbor #shopsmall #eatlocal
Independence Day gets celebrated usually beginning the day before the 4th with some free, local live music, followed by things to do for everyone. On the “Old School House” lawn – bring your chairs/blankets. From 7 – 8pm, on July 3rd, the Northport Band plays live. FREE to attend, Donations to the Band welcomed. View Event
On the 4th – the Flag raising ceremony at Old Settlers Park at 10am sharp, to the Parade downtown Glen Arbor beginning at 12pm in Glen Haven then making it’s way through to the North/East end of town. If you’re a boater, you can join in on the boat parade 4th of July evening on Glen Lake beginning at 4pm in front of the Yacht Club.
Want a front row seat at the parade? Volunteer! We always need as many parade volunteers as possible.
Volunteers can pick up a parade t-shirt at Art’s Tavern the week prior to the 4th. Bring your own broom to help walk with the parade and sweep the candy back towards the crowd, to keep kids off the street and safe.
Want to participate in the parade? Everyone is welcome! Bikers (kids and families) and Walkers can join in the parade starting at the Christian Science Church. Cars and Floats participating in the parade, please meet at Glen Haven to line up 45 min prior to the parade start time. The parade begins at Noon.
There’s tons of things to do, in and around the Glen Arbor area. From Dining and Shopping, to the arts; Beaches & Boating and a variety of outdoor recreation; to specific places to visit that are great for kids & families. Visit our “Things to Do” page to get started on your Pure Leelanau adventure.
Visit the National Park ~ Discover a new hike, trail, scenic drive or outlook or ride.
Visit our Events page to see what other businesses and community organizations are up to.
Make sure and snap a pic of your #4thofJuly images and share them with us on Instagram!
Mention @visitglenarbor in your image captions, and also tag these now trending:
#findyourpark #getoutside #sleepingbeardunes #GlenArbor #4thofJuly
The Leelanau Farmers Markets is a non-profit organization started up with the initiation of the Leelanau Agricultural Alliance & MSU Extension with the goal of improving the marketing of local farm products and preserving county farmland.
All products and produce sold at our markets are made or grown within 60 miles of the farmers market!! Buy Fresh, Buy Local!!
Their mission is to
Suttons Bay (Saturdays) – May 7 – October 29
Empire (Saturdays) – June 18 – September 10
Lake Leelanau (Sundays) – June 12 – September 4
Glen Arbor (Tuesdays) – June 14 – September 6
Leland (Thursdays) – June 16 – September 1
Northport (Fridays) – June 3 – September 9
Cedar (Fridays) – June 17 – September 9 – 3 to 7 pm
All markets open 9am – 1pm, except for Cedar, which runs 3 pm – 7 pm.
This is a great opportunity for you to get local produce and meet the farmers who grow it!
Know where your food comes from!
#pureleelanau #farmersmarket #summer #spring #fall #eatlocal #shopsmall
The town’s version of the day-after-Thanksgiving shopping. Shop the downtown district stores in your PJ’s for extra special discounts and fun! Shops offer special discounts during this time on clothing, gourmet foods, household decor, Michigan/USA Made products, local Artisan gifts, Art, Jewelry, Toys and More! Shoppers can grab some coffee, baked goods and breakfast or lunch while in Glen Arbor that morning too.
Glen Arbor’s annual Tree Lighting and Caroling, located outside in front of the Town Hall, off of M-22/Western Ave. in downtown Glen Arbor. The Holiday Market “Preview Party” is located inside the Town Hall immediately following the tree lighting. Mingle, shop and get first picks of all the goods during the Holiday Marketplace preview party!
Shop locally made artisan goods at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. During the market from 10:30am-3pm – Meet Santa & Mrs. Santa Claus! They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your camera for some great fun and photo opportunities.
(If you are a vendor or artisan and have any questions, please contact Betsy at [email protected])
Shop the Empire Artisan’s Market. Following the Market, will be a Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Village of Empire!
#treelighting #glenarbor #holidaymarket #winter #familyfriendly #theholidays #SantaClaus #pureleelanau #Empire
Most of the Sales usually begin around 9am, line the sidewalks throughout the village of Glen Arbor, and last all weekend. The deals don’t stop outside – there’s more sales inside too!
Rain or shine, the town puts on a great shopping experience each year. There’s a few new shops and others that have moved locations in town, so enjoy discovering Glen Arbor in new ways! From gift shops, clothing and gear, art galleries, home goods, gardening and more – there’s something for everyone. >Shopping
Eat great food around town. It doesn’t end with Art’s and Boonedocks, make your way to other ends of town. You can get something quick like a hot dog, slice of pizza, burger, or something homemade from a deli, all the way to a fine dining experience with a view of Lake Michigan. >Dining
Recreation is at it’s prime right now, with activities for any age. Experience the Natural Beauty that the area has to offer. The Heritage Trail can be walked or biked, pick up a paddle board and get out on the Glen Lakes, Kayak the Crystal river, hike a trail in the National park, get a charter boat fishing trip and more. >Things to Do
* Individual merchants have their own Specials and Hours.
#shopsmall #glenarbor #glenarborstrong #shoplocal
On Labor Day Monday at 12 noon, Glen Arborites will ceremoniously close out the summer season with the annual Labor Day Bridge walk across the Narrows Bridge (that passes over the two Glen Lakes).
As of 8.7.15 evening – The power was restored in and around Glen Arbor!
It’s a great weekend and worthy to celebrate and enjoy this “Naturally beautiful” area!
Send a thank you to all the residents, business owners, tree/power/road crews that have come together and worked so hard all week! Maple City, Cedar and Leland got power back the day before.
While there was devastation, inconvenience, and loss this past week from the Storm on Sunday August 2nd – we’re all still counting our blessings to enjoy the beauty, community and solitude that our region brings. We’re staying thankful knowing that this storm is nothing compared to catastrophes that are felt around the globe.
• Storm Stories + Area updates | Read more >
Changes and openings are occurring DAILY – so don’t be discouraged to visit and seek recreation and solitude in our Naturally beautiful area!
Our love and support of the greater Glen Arbor area can be shown more than ever by shopping small!
#glenarborstrong #shopsmall #summer #puremichigan #vacation
The beautiful waters of Lake Michigan call you to take a hike. These TRAILS have been cleared and are NOW OPEN… Pyramid Point (all sections), Windy Moraine Trail, Bay View Trail, and Shauger Hill Trail. > Follow the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park on Facebook for updates.
If your visiting the area and plan to stay at an Inn, Bed & Breakfast, Motel, Lodge, Resort or Vacation Rental, we recommend you call/contact the company, rental, or place you’re staying at before coming into town – if you haven’t been contacted already. They’ll be able to give you more specific and relevant information as it pertains to your rental, room and visit.
Glen Arbor, Michigan: It’s that time of year again, the annual salute to the beginning of summer, with delicious local fare and the best of Northern Michigan micro-brews! This family-friendly Glen Lake BBQ and Brew Summer Celebration happens the third Saturday in June each year. This year the anticipated event falls on June 20th, 2015, from 2:00 – 8:00 pm.
The ever-growing celebration of summer features a variety of Michigan microbreweries, fabulous BBQ food and other great small plates from local food purveyors. In addition to craft beer, lots of great drink options are also available including non-alcoholic beverages and a Wine table! From 1-4pm will be great music and prize giveaways by The Brew Crew during their onsite live broadcast of ROCK 105 and THE BEAR 98.1. From 4-8pm The Rick Hick’s Band returns from Muskegon to provide a flavorful mix of Blues and Motown.
This family-friendly event is located at the corner of M-22 and Lake Street, in downtown Glen Arbor, is just a short walk from Lake Michigan and your favorite Glen Lake shops, restaurants, galleries and recreation. From 2:30-4:30pm, Painted Lady Face Art will be doing face painting. During the event, other games/activities will also be available. From 4:30-5:30pm, will be a LIVE auction, with items to bid on like an authenticated M-22 Road Sign, recreation packages, wine tour tickets, and locally made art.
Admission is $15 per person, which includes an all-day wristband, plus four tickets to use toward the purchase of beverages. Food Vendors will be collecting cash for small or larger plates ranging from $5 to about $8. Children under 12 are FREE, with a reduced rate of admission for ages 13-20.
Event Web Page: https://www.visitglenarbor.com/event/2015-bbq-and-brew-fest/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/BBQandBrew
Volunteer opportunities for the event include free admission! Limited time slots are still available. Contact Katie | [email protected]
The BBQ & Brew Summer Celebration will run from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. We have about 80 shifts to fill, so invite friends to join us for some of the fun! If anyone is willing to help with set up please us know. Remember, all volunteers get free admission to the event, Saturday June 20th.
We have a lot of little details we could use help with, so if you first shift folks want to come earlier; we would gladly take the additional hands.
We would like the first shift volunteers to show up around 1:30, second shift is from 3:45-6 and the final shift 5:45-8:30. I am asking that the 6-8pm shift to stay a half hour longer to help with the clean-up.
Thank you all for your willingness to help and I look forward to speaking with you all soon.
Katie Rabidoux, Innkeeper Glen Arbor B&B
BBQ & Brew Volunteer Coordinator
Please contact me by phone at 231-334-6789 or email me at [email protected]
Restaurant week around Glen Arbor is a time to discover new local food at a great price, while dining at your usuals too! Throughout the week, show up to each restaurant on the list to experience a unique and mouthwatering time.
Like + Follow Restaurant Week on Facebook for updates, PHOTOS + offerings!
Participating establishments will offer their own appetizing 3 course prix-fixe dinner menus for $25. Some establishments will be offering $15 lunch specials as well.
NEW THIS YEAR:
Restaurant Week Passports will be available at each participating restaurant. Get one and take it to each place you dine to get stamped during Restaurant Week. The participants with the most stamps who return their Passport at the end of the week will be a part of a drawing to win local gift cards. We will personally contact the winner, as well as make an announcement via Glen Lake Chamber + Restaurant Week social media.
#foodie #foodporn #GlenArbor #eatlocal
Art’s Tavern | 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI | P: (231) 334-3754
Bear Paw Pizza | 6444 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI | P: (231) 334-2327
Blu | 5705 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI | Call P: (231) 334-2530 for Reservations
Boonedocks | 5858 Manitou Vw , Glen Arbor, MI | P: (231) 334-6444
LaBecasse | 9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI | P: (231) 334-3944
Little Traverse Inn | 149 E Harbor Hwy, MI 49664 | P: (231) 228-2560
Nonna’s at The Homestead | 1 Woodridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI | Call (231) 334.5150 for Reservations
The Manor on Glen Lake | 7345 W Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI 49630 | Call P: (231)334-0150 for Reservations
Trattoria Funistrada | 4566 W MacFarlane Rd, Maple City, MI 49664 | P: (231)334-3900
Western Avenue Grill | 6410 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI | P: (231) 334-3362
*Please call ahead to see if the restaurant(s) you want to dine at recommends making a reservation.
Thank You ~ to a generous Anonymous sponsor!
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 talk about the process of collaboratively crafting this tale on Friday, June 15 at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This author reading and interview begins at 7 pm.
Accompanied by Meridith Ridl’s illustrations, The Lake Michigan Mermaid explores family relationships and generational bonds. The book was crafted over a decade of back-and- forth emails between Foster and Oomen, of their drafts poems and ideas. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will talk with the poets about this process. The Lake Michigan Mermaid reading is offered at no charge as part of the GAAC’s exhibition “New Views: Water = Life = Art,” which continues through August 4 in the GAAC gallery. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org
As part of the “In Bloom” exhibition, the Glen Arbor Arts Center [GAAC] goes into the woods to talk about “Forest Flowers” with Glen Arbor artists and sisters Beth Bricker and Cherrie Bricker Stege on Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m. at the next “Talk About Art” conversation.
In the 1980s the Brickers and their mother, the late Ananda Bricker, created porcelain sculptures of local woodland flowers known as “Forest Flowers.” They were exhibited throughout the Midwest, and at the Smithsonian Museum, and became the basis for a home- and art-based business that supported three families. Along the way, the Brickers found a way to translate their deep love of this area’s flora into an object of beauty. A selection of “Forest Flowers” are part of the “In Bloom,” an exhibition of flower paintings and sculptures by five local artists.
“Talk About Art” is free and open to the public. “In Bloom” continues through May 17. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., in Glen Arbor. It is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and noon – 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, please call 231/334-6112, or go to the GAAC website, www.glenarborart.org
Flowers are one of the most enduring and beloved subjects in the painting world, but what’s their attraction? As part of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s “In Bloom” exhibition, two local painters who have created large bodies of work based on flowers will explore the attractions at the next “Talk About Art.,” Sunday April 15, 2 pm at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will talk with “In Bloom” exhibitors Lauren Everett Finn of Honor, and Kasson Township resident Carol C. Spaulding about their attraction to flowers. Finn brings to “In Bloom” work from her “100 Bouquets” series, a self-assigned project to depict flowers – both real and imaginary – in acrylic paint, oil stick, pencil and a range of other media. Spaulding draws inspiration from her large, home flower garden. For this painter, flowers provide a ready subject and a chance to explore the wide range of color and shape they naturally offer.
“Talk About Art” is free and open to the public.
“In Bloom,” an exhibition of floral paintings and sculpture, continues through May 17. The GAAC is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and noon – 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, please call (231)334-6112
Don’t miss this annual foodie event happening in Leelanau County.
Throughout the week around Glen Arbor book a time to dine at each restaurant on the list for a unique and mouthwatering experience.
Participating establishments will offer their own appetizing (3 course) prix-fixe dinner menus for ~$30. Some establishments may be offering lunch specials as well.* To participate in the event, simply contact each establishment (listed with menu’s and locations info below) to make your reservation. No tickets. Open to the Public.
For Event updates, photos and offerings – Like + Follow the Facebook page: Eat Glen Arbor
*Reservations with each purveyor are recommended for dining during this event.
Thank you Sponsors for helping us make promoting this event possible! Email us if you are interested in supporting this Event or the Chamber and it’s mission! The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce is a 501c organization.
#eatout #leelanau #glenarbor #glenlake #restaurantweek #foodie
Art lecturer Linda Young explores how artist have depicted flowers in paintings throughout the history of Western Art in “Art In Bloom,” a Brown Bag BYO art history talk on April 18, at Noon at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
“Art In Bloom” is a lunch hour talk. Young will highlight paintings from the early Renaissance to contemporary times, with stops along the way to view work by the Dutch Masters, Monet and the Impressionists, as well as Georgia O’Keeffe, Miriam Shapiro, and Andy Warhol. Young’s talk will include a gallery tour of works in the GAAC’s “In Bloom,” an exhibition of floral paintings and sculptures by five local artists.
Linda Young, a Glen Arbor resident, was director of Museum Education at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts for 20 years. She has presented art history lectures and docent trainings in museums and art center throughout the Midwest.
Seats for “Art In Bloom” are $10/GAAC members, and $15/non-members. Reservations may be made on-line, at the GAAC website, www.glenarborart.org/lectures/. “In Bloom” continues through May 17. The GAAC is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 2p.m., and noon – 4 p.m. on Sundays. For information, please call 231/334-6112
The wildflowers return to Northern Michigan in April and May – both outside and inside. The Glen Arbor Arts Center [GAAC] presents “In Bloom,” an exhibition exploring the different ways five local artists interpret the subject of flowers in paint, mixed media and porcelain. “In Bloom” opens April 6, 6 p.m. with an artists’ reception.
Painters Lauren Everett Finn of Honor and Kasson Township resident Carol C. Spaulding look to their gardens and the woods for inspiration. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Finn brings to “In Bloom” work from her 100 Bouquets series. Spaulding paints in watercolor paint create dream-like impressions of her subject. Rounding out the exhibition is an installation of Forest Flowers, the award-winning porcelain sculptures created by the late Ananda Bricker, and her daughters Beth Bricker and Cherrie Bricker Stege, both Glen Arbor residents.
In addition to the exhibition, the GAAC offers a series of programs that explore in more depth the subject of flowers, and the “In Bloom” artists’ thinking and creative processes:
• Talk About Art with Lauren Everett Finn and Carol C. Spaulding on Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m. Free.
• “Art In Bloom,” an art historical tour of flowers in painting led by Linda Young on Wednesday, April 18, noon. Tickets for this Brown Bag BYO talk are $10/ members, $15/non-members. Please register on line.
• Talk About Art, “The Family That Makes Flowers Together …..,” a conversation with the Bricker Sisters about Forest Flowers, Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m. Free.
• “In Bloom” continues through May 17. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The gallery is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
For more information about the exhibition or any of its programs, please go to the GAAC website, www.glenarborart.org
Luunappi is a Finnish term for a snappy sound to the ear. Luunappi also means an afternoon of snappy music, poems and stories for kids and families on Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Arts Center [GAAC], 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
Leelanau County musicians and raconteurs Norm Wheeler and Pat Niemisto will fill the GAAC gallery with luunappi-infused songs and tale tales as part of the GAAC’s celebration of Youth Art Month. An exhibition of work by Glen Lake School sixth-grade students and the GAAC’s After School Art kids will be on display March 1 – 23, 2018.
Patrick Niemisto and Norm Wheeler create a grab bag of family and children’s entertainment. From Woodie Guthrie and Bill Staines to J. W. Riley and Dr. Seuss, the duo layer classical and original material to show you a magical world of sneetches and goblins, skunks and hoboes, shipwrecked sailors, grown-ups in the sauna, and kids with dirty rooms.
The GAAC’s Luunappi concert is free for children, and $5 for adults at the door. More information may be found at the GAAC website: www.glenarborart.org; or call 231/334-6112.
Original “Tiny Homes” On Tour in Empire, Michigan
AT INDIGO BLUFFS RESORT – SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
The Tin Can Tourists Open House is open to the public on Saturday September 16th, from 12 noon to 3pm.
The open house is FREE.
Indigo Bluffs Resort is located 3 miles east of Empire on M-72
The Empire gathering represents a return to the club’s Northern Michigan roots. Founded in 1919 in Florida, winter gatherings were held there while summer gatherings were regularly held in Michigan in Traverse City (where the Civic Center is now), and occasionally Manistee (Orchard Beach State Park.)
Approximately 40 vintage trailers and coaches ranging in age from the 1930’s to the 1980’s can be toured during this one-day event. It’s well worth the drive to see these “original tiny homes” and meet the people who have lovingly restored them to their former glory. But be forewarned, you may leave this event with a firm urge to downsize to your own stylish vintage camper!
The Glen Lake Chamber celebrates the kick off of the season each year with this Springtime dinner for members and friends. Hosted this year by Graeme at Little Traverse Inn.
Tuesday May 16th
Social time | 6:00 – 6:30
Chamber Business | 6:30 – 6:45
Dinner service | 6:45
All members and friends are welcome to attend. Open to the public community ~ Please RSVP if you can!
Salad
House Salad – Wedge with green onion, sundried tomato and homemade buttermilk ranch
Entrée Selection :
Chicken Tikka Masala – Cream onion and tomato based dish made with garlic, ginger and coconut milk, prepared with marinated chicken breast.
Beef Wellington – Prime Cut Tenderloin baked in a filo pastry crust served with a mushroom duxelle
Chutney Burger – Our jalapeno, cheddar cheese and bacon stuffed 1/2lb patty topped with Canadian Bacon, Swiss cheese and our homemade Apple and Tomato Chutney. Served with our signature French fries
Fish & Chips – Flaky Pollack wrapped in our special Yorkshire Beer batter, served with our signature fries and tartar sauce
Pan Seared Salmon – Seasoned filet of Scottish Salmon pan seared with garlic butter, served with asparagus and seasoned rice
Dessert :
Bread Pudding
Ice Cream Sunday
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, May 12th
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.
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. Get there early for a seat inside Boonedocks. Dress warm and join us out on the deck for a winter-time party! Plenty of heaters, drinks, music, family, friends and chili to keep you warm!
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.
RSVP, stay updated and Invite your friends and family via our Event posted on Facebook.
Labor Day weekend ~ Synchronicity will host 2 man group “Plumville Project” playing eclectic live music for our gallery opening, also serving wine and cheese.
Glen Arbor’s annual Tree Lighting and Caroling, located outside in front of the Town Hall, off of M-22/Western Ave. in downtown Glen Arbor happens promptly at 6:45pm.
The Holiday Market “Preview Party” is located inside the Town Hall immediately following the tree lighting. Mingle, shop and get first picks of all the artisan goods during the Holiday Marketplace preview party, from 7-8pm!
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #Christmastime #Leelanau #winter
Shop 30 vendors providing locally made artisan goods at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. During the market from 12-2:30pm – Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your camera for some great fun and photo opportunities.
(If you are a vendor or artisan and have any questions, please contact Patricia at [email protected] / 847.570.4891)
The annual happenings are presented in tandem.
Empire showcases nearly 20 artisan vendors including: handcrafted jewelry and tile works, delicious foods and candies, paintings and stunning photographs, designer cards, holiday ornaments and wreaths, beautiful knitwear and hand-made goods.
There are different artisans at each market and plenty of time in the day to shop both!
No admission fee for any event, and open to the Public.
This Saturday is also the national #shopsmall Saturday! Presented by American Express. Enjoy the benefits of local shops and restaurants that participate!
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our winner in 2015, Zach Ripley crossing the finish line
Grand Opening Event
Join us for the celebration and enjoy
hors d’oeuvres and cocktails!
Please join us for an Open House at our new office in Glen Arbor!
Location: Century 21 Northland & Northland Vacation Rentals
6391 W. Western Avenue, Glen Arbor
Date: June 2, 2016
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Please R.S.V.P by May 27th to Jody Arendale
New Views: A Storm of Art opens June 10 at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception opens the show at 6 p.m. Awards will be presented at 7 p.m.
The juried exhibition – created in response to the Aug. 2, 2015 wind and hail storm – interprets, rather than documents, the storm. Underlining New Views is the philosophy that artmaking offers a way to address difficult events, and provides an avenue for transformation and hope.
New Views continues through June 23. The exhibition is open during regular GAAA office hours, Monday through Friday; and Saturday, June 11 and 18, 11 am-2 p.m. Support for the exhibition comes from The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, The Leelanau Conservancy and Pryor Design Co. of Ann Arbor. For more information, please call the GAAA, 231/334-6112.
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.
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.
Normally held the second Tuesday of each month, due to the Labor Day holiday weekend, this month’s Glen Lake Chamber Member meeting will be held
Start time will be 5:30 for Social Time
Meeting will begin at 6:15
Location: Olsen Farm | 3164 W Harbor Hwy (M-22)
Members, friends and community – all welcome to attend!
Since 1995, Glen Arborites close out the summer season with the annual Labor Day Bridge walk. The walk goes .3 miles across the Narrows Bridge, that passes over the two Glen Lakes.
Before and after the ceremonial walk, find plenty of recreation and things to do for the whole family. Kayak the Crystal River, Paddleboard or rent a boat on the Glen Lakes, Hike a trail, Visit the park, grab a bite to eat and shop around Glen Arbor. >Browse more “Things to Do”
This year, Glen Arbor Bridge walkers can buy a commemorative T-shirt for $15. They can be purchased in advance of the walk at the Dune Dogs wagon in Glen Arbor or at Roman Jones, 11679 S. Lacore Road in Empire. Proceeds from all T-shirt sales go to a Glen Lake Cub Scout Troop.
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Labor Day Weekend ~ Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor
• Most of the Sales usually begin around 9am and line the sidewalks throughout the village of Glen Arbor, and last all weekend. The deals don’t stop outside – there’s more sales inside!
• Eat great food and enjoy plenty of recreation around the greater Glen Lake area!
• Individual merchants have their own Specials and Hours.
The Glen Arbor area celebrates the 4th of July weekend, with plenty of things to do:
• 7 pm | Northport Community Band playing live music is favorite activity for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs, friends and family and enjoy this Glen Arbor tradition. This is a free concert on the Old School House Lawn in Glen Arbor. Rain: Leelanau School Auditorium
• 10 am | Flag raising ceremony at Old Settlers Park
• 12 pm | Parade – through downtown Glen Arbor. (line-up is at 11am)
• 4 pm | Glen Lake boat parade – open to all that want to participate!
• 8 am – 12pm | Fire Department Pancake breakfast at the Glen Arbor Township Hall
There’s tons of things to do, in and around the Glen Arbor area. From Dining and Shopping, to the arts; Beaches & Boating and a variety of outdoor recreation; to specific places to visit that are great for kids & families. Visit our “Things to Do” page to get started on your Pure Leelanau adventure.
Please join us for the November Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting. It will be graciously hosted at the Leelanau School – Thank you Matt & Julie.
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.
Chamber FOCUS for 2016 (and beyond)
• Members: support members so that each and all may achieve success
• Awareness and Traffic: build awareness and bring traffic to the community for the benefit of the members and the benefit of the various community groups
• Community: the Chamber to act as a catalyst in ‘building community’ among the various community groups (non-for-profit, and for profit)
• Funding: to raise funds to support our operational needs and to provide the funding needed as required by our areas of focus
Please join us for a village walkabout around Glen Arbor on June 9th! This is an opportunity to allow members/business owners to show and tell their store/products/services with the intention to educate, having things to share in order to promote each other throughout the season.
The ‘Walkabout’ at 4pm sharp on the east side of town at Crystal River Outfitters/The Cyclery, with a toast to the season at the M-22 Store, then work our way west. The walk is weather permitting, if it’s raining we’ll cancel this portion and plan on meeting at the Glen Arbor Art Association for the social and member meeting.
4:00pm | Walk Around: starting at Crystal River Outfitters/The Cyclery/M22 Store
5:30pm | Social at Glen Arbor Art Association
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Please join us for our annual Spring Glen Lake Chamber Members Dinner Meeting. This year, it will be graciously hosted at The Homestead on May 13th.
Social, Dinner times, and the evening schedule will be coming soon…
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend!
Please join us for the April Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting. It will be graciously hosted by the new owners of The Sylvan Inn.
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.
