The Northwestern Michigan College student and community musicians kick off the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2019 Manitou Music series with a concert of wide-ranging favorites for the whole family on Wednesday, July 3, 7 pm. This FREE annual event takes place outside on the lawn, at the Old Schoolhouse in Glen Arbor, located at: 6363
Glen Arbor 4th of July Parade 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 making its way through to the North/East end of town.
The Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast! Bring your family and friends out to support the Fire and Rescue Association and enjoy a great breakfast with friends and family! Proceeds will go to the Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association to assist the Glen Lake Fire Department with funding
The Beach Bards - Glen Arbor - "By heart" storytelling, poetry, and music on the beach. Friday evenings starting at 8pm with Children's Hour. 2019 Beach Bards Summer Schedule Friday, June 28th, 2019 Friday, July 12th, 2019 Friday, July 26th, 2019 Friday, August 9th, 2019 Located at The Leelanau School Fire Circle, One Old Homestead
Looking Forward will play at 6 pm and Old Friends 7:30-9:30 at Old Settlers’ Park on Glen Lake on July 13, 2019. Open to the public community. The concert is free with the hat passed for freewill donations. Bring your own water/coolers for hydration and chairs/blankets to sit on. The beneficiary of the concert will
Out of the Ordinary Historic Driving Tours Guided by Retired Ranger Bill Herd Wednesdays 10 am- noon
Explore historic structures in the park that are not as well known. 2.5 hrs.
48th Annual Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 from 10 am - 4 pm, outside at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair hosts 100 artists carefully selected to represent up-north, one-of-a kind art pieces for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The juried Art
Friday & Saturday, July 19th & 20th EMPIRE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER brings their annual "Anchor Day" activities to kids, families, community members and visitors.
Sunday, July 21 Jazz North | 8 pm Jazz North is a “little” big band. And on Sunday, July 21 Jazz North occupies Studio Stage in the next Manitou Music concert. The concert begins at 8 pm. The horn section in this regional conglomerate gels with the rhythm section to perform everything from funk to
The 13th Annual Glen Arbor Women's Club Running Bear 5K Walk/Run and 1/2 Mile Kid's Run is going to be on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. 9:00 am at Cherry Republic Glen Arbor. $18/$20 day of race $5 Kids. More info: www.runningbearrun.com
Wednesday, July 24 Ruth and Max Bloomquist | 8 pm Ruth and Max Bloomquist celebrate 40 years of performing their style of Acoustic Americana, with roots in folk, bluegrass, and traditional music. They bring those decades and more to Studio Stage as part of the Manitou Music series on Wednesday, July 24, 8 pm. Ruth
Biennial Home Tour sponsored by Friends of the Glen Lake Library. Visit 5 lovely homes in our beautiful area encompassing different styles and locations. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from members of the Glen Lake Garden Club, The Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor and the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire. Tickets
Experience the Port Oneida Historic District the way they did in the late 1800 to early 1900s – by horse and wagon! $20 adults; $12 ages 4-12. Please try to reserve no later than 11 am the day of the tour.
The Beach Bards - Glen Arbor - "By heart" storytelling, poetry, and music on the beach. Friday evenings starting at 8pm with Children's Hour. 2019 Beach Bards Summer Schedule Friday, June 28th, 2019 Friday, July 12th, 2019 Friday, July 26th, 2019 Friday, August 9th, 2019 Located at The Leelanau School Fire Circle, One Old Homestead
Sunday, July 28 May Erlewine | 8 pm May Erlewine is a contemporary folk singer and songwriter based in Michigan whose pastoral, socially conscious music has won a sizable and growing following throughout the Midwest and beyond. Erlewine performs on Studio Stage as part of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Manitou Music series on Sunday,
Out of the Ordinary Historic Driving Tours Guided by Retired Ranger Bill Herd
Explore historic structures in the park that are not as well known. 2.5 hrs.
An evening tour when the sun is settling over this 19th century farm community and you’re looking for something different to end your day!
Wednesday, July 31 Réalta | 8 pm Réalta make full use of the intricate melodies and driving rhythms that make Irish music so loved throughout the world. Réalta performs on dueling uilleann pipes, whistles, bodhrán, guitar, bouzouki, double bass and vocals on Studio Stage Wednesday, July 31, 8 pm as part of the Manitou Music
Painters from across Michigan and the Midwest converge on Glen Arbor August 1st-3rd for the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 11th Plein Air Weekend. This annual event is highlighted by three outdoor painting competitions that offer participants both daytime and sundown events; and two exhibits of original work. The Sundowner, an evening painting event, gets the
Plein Air Weekend: Quick Draw | Friday, August 2 Painters from across Michigan and the Midwest converge on Glen Arbor August 1-3 for the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 11th Plein Air Weekend. This annual event is highlighted by three outdoor painting competitions that offer participants both daytime and sundown events; and two exhibits of original
PORT ONEIDA RUN/WALK - Choose from 3 beautiful courses in the National Park! Flat and Fast 5K, Hilly 5K, and Tiller's 10K. Fundraiser for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's preservation partner - helping to preserve its historic buildings and landscapes.
Plein Air Weekend: The Paint Out | Saturday, August 3 Painters from across Michigan and the Midwest converge on Glen Arbor August 1-3 for the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 11 th Plein Air Weekend. This annual event is highlighted by three outdoor painting competitions that offer participants both daytime and sundown events; and two exhibits
Sunday, August 4 Chatham Rabbits | 8pm The Chatham Rabbits hop onto the Studio Stage on Sunday, August 4, 8 pm in the next Manitou Music concert. Austin McCombie and Sarah Osborne crossed paths in 2013 when he spotted her onstage opening for Mandolin Orange. He didn't know much about old-time music and she didn't
