Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Library Visioning Session

Empire United Methodist Church 10050 W Michigan Street, Empire, MI, United States

The Glen Lake Library in Empire invites community members to attend this interactive workshop, helping shape a vision for the library as it develops a plan for building renovations and expansion. The discussion will be led by Steve Smith of TMP Architecture, who is conducting a space needs assessment for the library. The meeting will

Winter Concert & Dance with Kathy Lamar & The Robin Connell Jazz Collection

Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

An extension of our popular summer concert series, The Homestead is hosting a concert at Mountain Flowers Saturday, February 25 from 7pm to 10pm. This concert features Robin Connell on keyboards, Kathy Lamar as vocalist, Laurie Sears on saxaphone and flute, Neil Gordon on guitar and Mark Weymouth on drums.  It's a fun, lively group

Empire Museum movie night

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

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.

Wine Tour And Winemaker Dinner

The Homestead 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

You can find Leelanau county wines at New York restaurants and Parisian caves du vin. But can you find the vineyards when you're visiting the area? Those country roads get confusing, and we definitely don't recommend driving them after a glass (or three) of wine. That's why The Homestead is happy to announce that we've teamed

Michigan Reads! story hour

Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

Lisa Wheeler, author of the 2017 Michigan Reads children's book "Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum", will present a special preschool story hour at the Glen Lake Library. Lisa will bring her rollicking story to  life with puppets, finger plays and singing. Her visit to Empire is part of a state-wide tour sponsored by the Library of

Mostly Music: Trio Jazz Volume 2

Leelanau School 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Trio Jazz Volume 2, a closer look at jazz standards and original compositions, is the next installment of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s “Mostly Music” series, March 26, 7 p.m. at the Leelanau School Dining Hall in Glen Arbor. Tickets are $12, and available at the GAAA website: glenarborart.org. This program features Bob Foskett, the

Free

Carol C Spaulding leads Messing around with Paint

Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

In tandem with the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s “In Bloom” exhibition, April 6 - May 17, the GAAC offers a flower-focused painting workshop at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. “In Bloom” exhibitor Carol C. Spaulding leads “Messing Around With Paint,” Saturday, April 7, 10 am - 3 pm. The cost is $70/GAAC members, and $85/non-GAAC

$70 – $85

Small Plates

Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail 10781 E Cherry Bend Road, Studio 1, Traverse City, MI, United States

Small Plates - A Progressive Dinner: April 8th, with Seatings and 6, 7 and 8pm Dine with Leelanau Winemakers! The next wildly popular Small Plates, an intimate progressive dinner, is Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine paired with a gourmet tapas dish in the tasting rooms during this

$15

Talk About Art: Sculptor Bill Allen

The Leelanau School 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan

The Glen Arbor Art Association’s (GAAA) “Talk About Art” series continues with host Norm Wheeler in conversation with sculptor Bill Allen on Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m. at The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor. There is no charge. Allen is known throughout the region for his large-scale, welded steel sculpture celebrating a wide range of

Free

Documentary Film: Nothing Like Chocolate

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

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.

Free

Local author Jerry Dennis

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

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.

Free

Readers' Theater Auditions: Scripts Available

The Glen Arbor Art Association Readers’ Theater will hold auditions for two plays by British playwright J.M. Barrie on Wednesday, April 26, 7 p.m. at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road, Glen Arbor. Scripts for the plays are now available at the GAAA, 6654 Western Avenue, Glen Arbor. Barrie’s plays, The

Free

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