Traverse City artist Joan Richmond exhibits collages at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. Paper + Scissors + Glue = New Collages, an exhibition of 12 new works, is on display in the GAAC Lobby Gallery January 15 – April 22, 2021. Richmond is more widely known for her distinctive, spare gouache paintings depicting land- and
Traverse City artist Joan Richmond exhibits collages at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. Paper + Scissors + Glue = New Collages, an exhibition of 12 new works, is on display in the GAAC Lobby Gallery January 15 – April 22, 2021. Paper + Scissors + Glue = New Collages may be viewed on-line, too. Go
This year's Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of the event's popularity and social distancing/covid-19 precautions. The Chili Cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both Glen Arbor & Empire, President's Day/Valentine weekend: February 13th & 14th, 2021. There will be no "contest" this year, just enjoy Chili for sale at
This year's Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of the event's popularity and social distancing/covid-19 precautions. The Chili Cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both Glen Arbor & Empire, President's Day/Valentine weekend: February 13th & 14th, 2021. There will be no "contest" this year, just enjoy Chili for sale at
This year's Perch Fishing Contest will take place on Saturday, Feb 20th from from 7am-1pm. Sign up will take place at the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor, MI from 6-7:30am. Ice fishing takes place on the Glen Lakes. Bring your catches back to weigh in, at the Sportsman Shop at 1pm. $10 entry fee -
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th Plein Air Weekend is scheduled for August 6 - 7, 2021. Northern Michigan’s premier painting weekend, featuring artists from throughout Michigan and the Midwest, is Glen Arbor Arts Center's largest fundraiser. This popular alfresco event takes place throughout Glen Arbor and Empire. Returning in 2021 are the August 6
Hemp is a remarkably versatile agricultural crop, utilized for centuries. After decades of restrictive policies in the US, it’s poised for an equally remarkable comeback. Learn about this beneficial but misunderstood plant in an online presentation by local hemp growers Evergreen Organics. Their wide-ranging presentation will address the cultural and natural history of hemp, and
In today’s heightened concerns about our health security, Michelle Nanouche, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present a live online talk, “Finding your immunity from disease,” on April 15, noon-1 pm ET, which will be available for replay online through July 15. The talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in
Offering an array of dining options “from French Fries to French Cuisine.” Whether you're ordering carry out or have the chance to dine-in, don’t miss the annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week in Leelanau County. Friday, April 23rd – Saturday, May 1st, 2021 Participating establishments will each offer a special prix-fixe menu, ranging in price point from
All five panels from the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s inaugural Outdoor Gallery exhibition are now available for acquisition. The GAAC is holding an online auction April 28-30, 2021. The 5-foot square artworks are reproductions of original, acrylic paintings by Empire artist Mark Mehaffey, winner of the 2020 Outdoor Gallery competition. There are two options for
The Cottage Book Shop and the public libraries of Leelanau County will host Irish author, Ronan Hession for a virtual interview. In his debut novel "Leonard and Hungry Paul", Hession shares the story of two 30-something friends, unique in their kindness and normalcy, as they strive to make their way in an increasingly jaded world.
Thursday May 13 at 2:00 p.m. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvd-6urTkqGtXYXaCDu5rqZ29yMYFW5tye In partnership with the libraries of Leelanau County and Cottage Book Shop, we are pleased to welcome Ronan Hessian to our virtual space where we will talk with him about his book Leonard and Hungry Paul (just released in paperback). Pull up a chair and grab
