Glen Arbor's annual mid-winter event begins 7am Saturday morning with Perch Fishing on the Glen Lakes, followed by the Contest & Awards plus a Chili-Cook off beginning at Noon at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Hosted by Art's Tavern, Boonedocks, The Sportsman Shop & the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce.
March is national Youth Art Month. The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the work of young creatives with an exhibition by Glen Lake Elementary School sixth graders taught by Leah Lawson, Glen Lake Elementary art teacher, and the GAAC’s After School Art kids led by instructor Sarah Cheek-Toomey. The show runs from March 1 - 23. Started in 1961
BACKSTAGE: A farce that takes place backstage during opening night of “Don Juan in Cleveland”. Investors and critics are thrilled to have a renown, but aging actor, Burton Cavendish star in this show. Little do they know … Cavendish is dead. Hilarity ensues as Cavendish’s understudy must go on as the actor while strategically avoiding a
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 , 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Leelanau County musicians and raconteurs Norm Wheeler and Pat Niemisto will
The wildflowers return to Northern Michigan in April and May – both outside and inside. The Glen Arbor Arts Center 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
The Annual Mother's Day Brunch hosted by The Leelanau School, is on Sunday, May 13th 2018. This special event benefits: Habitat for Humanity and is put on by Glen Lake and Leelanau School National Honor Society. No advance reservations are taken, you can pay at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students. 5
Our friends Bridget and Laura, representatives from Penguin Random House, will discuss the latest and greatest in the publishing world. Special savings, expert recommendations, giveaways...bring your book group, bring your friends. Reception and book sales will follow the program at Cottage Book Shop.
Sprout: Nourishing young minds through art & nature. Tuesdays in the Summer, outside at M22 Glen Arbor, there will be a Kids Art Station from 6/26 - 8/14 from 9:30 - 11:30. Come Create with us! $15 for 3 take-home items. The kids can create, while you get to shop! For this event info, you
Historic Sleeping Bear (formerly named Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear) is celebrating their 20th Anniversary as a partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The non-profit group will host, “Celebrate Historic Sleeping Bear!” - a 2-day event starting Friday evening June 29th with the showing of the documentary film, “The Barn Raisers “at 7 pm in
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.
"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
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.
