Knitting and crocheting, long dismissed as home hobby and granny-craft, are at the forefront of the current revolution in fiber arts. As part of its “Fiber Without Borders” exhibition, the Glen Arbor Arts Center will host a screening of the 2016 documentary Yarn, and audience talk-back discussion on September 19, 7 pm at the Empire
Local author Kathleen Stocking will read from her new book From the Place of the Gathering Light, a collection of essays that explores the people, natural history, and sense of community that define the Glen Lake area. Special guests Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell will perform folk music to open the program.
Husband and wife authors M. Christine Byron and Thomas Wilson will present their newest collaboration, Historic Leelanau: Recognized Sites and Places of Historical Significance. Their book documents 42 sites and places formally recognized in the Michigan Register of Historic Sites and/or in the Federal Register of Historic Places.
Wednesday, March 20th 6:00 PM, Empire Township Hall Soup will be provided. Optional: Bring a dish to pass. Bring a friend or neighbor who needs a ride, is confined, needs companionship, or just needs a fun night out. Families and young children welcome. Sponsored by: Empire Area Community Center, EACC
Join us for a spook-tacuar Halloween party! Dress up in your finest, your scariest or your funniest costumes!
Join us for a special screening of the award-winning documentary film The Barn Raisers, on Friday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. The film explores the building methods, styles, and materials used to create these iconic structures, and the role these “country cathedrals” played in the settling and building of our country. The event will
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
Local author Jerry Dennis will read excerpts from his writings, and share insights into what makes life in northern Michigan so special. Jerry has received critical praise and a loyal following of readers, thanks to books such as The Living Great Lakes, The Windward Shore, and The River Home.
This enlightening documentary profiles the Grenada Chocolate Company Cooperative, a small Caribbean producer based on a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. Grocer’s Daughter Chocolates of Empire will co-host the screening, and share their own Fair Trade experiences, along with some of their tasty hand-crafted chocolates.
Join us for a special program by the Empire Area Museum: On March 4th we'll enjoy a night of remembering the ole Empire Lumber Co. on this 100th anniversary of it's final burning.
Craig Dudnick will present his documentary film about the life and work of Alice Tregay, an African-American civil rights activist from Chicago. Working along with other leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she helped organize grass-roots community initiatives, providing a positive model for civic engagement and political activism.
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