Shrines + Altars Exhibition: August 16 – October 24, 2024 The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s next exhibit, Shrines + Altars, is an exploration of what we hold sacred: To whom are we building shrines? At what altars are we worshipping? This exhibit opens August 16 with a 5-8 pm reception. In the most conventional sense,
🛍️ Join Us for Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor! Shop Local, Eat Local! 📅 Labor Day Weekend Specials: Friday - Monday Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Glen Arbor as participating local businesses come together for the annual Sidewalk Sale Days during Labor Day weekend! From Friday to Monday, indulge in exclusive deals and
Join us for a celebration in honor of Empire’s own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library of Michigan. Festivities will include live music by Lisa and Ingemar Johansson of Song of the Lakes, along with readings by Anne-Marie and others. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Attendees may also
Join us for this Sunday afternoon celebration at the Empire Township Hall. The gathering will honor Empire’s own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library of Michigan. Festivities will include live music by Lisa and Ingemar Johansson of Song of the Lakes, along with readings by Anne-Marie and various friends
William Derouin & Tera John of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will discuss Indigenous agricultural practices. Tera is an active Tribe member who practices native food traditions and works at the Tribe’s “Gitigaan” or garden. She’ll discuss the importance of the Three Sisters – corn, beans & squash – and how
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing. On September 14 Traverse City poet and teacher Teresa Scollon talks about To Embroider The Ground With Prayer, a collection of poems considering her father’s illness, death, and the Michigan farming community in which
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing. On September 14 Traverse City poet and teacher Teresa Scallon talks about To Embroider The Ground With Prayer, a collection of poems considering her father’s illness, death, and the Michigan farming community in which
Learn how to make your home safe and accessible, helping you to age in place. Lindsay & Dan Smith of Ace Handyman Services will discuss fall prevention, lighting, entryways, stairs, bathrooms and more. Please contact the library to register in advance. 231.326.5361.
Explore the craft of nature journaling in this virtual conference, featuring presentations by a talented lineup of artists, writers and teachers. Penny Kreibiehl, our local nature guide, will serve as the on-site host. Attendees can participate for all or part of the day, as schedules allow. Seating is limited, so please contact the library in
An entertaining account of one retiree's solo and self-supported 1100 mile bike trip. Author John McShea will share the many memorable people, places and experiences of his inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime journey.
community celebration of the autumn season at Glen Lake Community Schools first annual Fall Flannel Festival! It will take place on Saturday, September 28th from 11am-3pm. $5 entry fee
Frankfort painter Ellie Harold traveled to Paris in 2022, a pilgrimage to view an exhibition of paintings by Impressionist Claude Monet and Abstract Expressionist Joan Mitchell. The souvenirs from that trip weren’t T-shirts and tote bags, but questions, including: What does it mean to be a “real” artist? Harold explores that question in the resulting
Join Kara Lynch of the MSU Extension Food Safety Team to learn the latest methods and research for preserving foods at home. Let us help you fill your pantry and freezer by preserving foods safely.
Get in the Halloween spirit with the talented Joel Tacey. He returns to the GLCL with a fun-filled hour of magic and laughs, perfect for the whole family!
2024 marks 30 years for the Leelanau Outdoor Center (LOC) on Pyramid Point! To celebrate this milestone, LOC will be hosting a Fall Festival event on October 5, where participants will be able to climb the rock wall, fly down the zip line, go on a hayride, carve a pumpkin, shoot a bow and arrow,
