Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Lecture: Plein Art Painting At-A-Glance

The Feeley Studio 5763 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan

Enjoy an engaging slide presentation by the Glen Arbor Art Association’s 2017 Plein Air Paint Out judge, Hank Feeley, who will provide a background and understanding of landscape painting, and why artists are drawn to the challenge of painting en plein air. The lecture is Wednesday, August 2 at 10 a.m., and repeated at 7

$10

Plein Air Weekend

The 9th annual Plein Air Weekend, an alfresco paint-a-thon, takes place throughout Glen Arbor on August 2-5, 2017, and brings back the Thursday Sundowner event, Friday's Quick Draw, and Saturday's Paint Out. A project of the Glen Arbor Art Association, the Plein Air Weekend gives artists a chance to “capture the moment,” working quickly to

Free

Manitou Music Festival: Emma Cook and Questionable Company

Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, United States

Emma Cook and Questionable Company funk things up at the next Manitou Music Festival’s Studio Stage concert on Wednesday, August 2, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Brought to life in Burlington, Vermont’s thriving arts scene, ECQC’s repertoire includes mostly original tunes by Cook, a

$15

Horse and Wagon Tours of Port Oneida

Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103.

$3 – $20

Music on the Mountain – Jill Jack at The Homestead

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

Jill Jack’s magical connection to her audience is the result of her generous artistry. By combining her gifts as a conceptual visionary with a warm gathering of musical influences, Jill touches that secret heart of ours with her melodies and lyrics. In her hometown of Detroit, Jill needs no further explanation. She’s been lauded in

$15 – $20

Plein Art Weekend: The Sundowner

An evening painting event that features artists capturing the sunset along Lake Michigan and Glen Lake at such locations as Glen Haven, Inspiration Point, and Settler’s Park on Thursday, August 3, 7-10 p.m. A full moon might even inspire painting under the stars. Paintings from the Sundowner event will be shown and for sale at

Free

Center Gallery Home + Table Show

Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios

Center Gallery hosts the Home + Table Show Aug. 4-10 at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception to open this group show is Aug. 4, 6-8 p.m. Home is where the art is, and Home + Table celebrates artist-made objects for the abode – from artisan cutting board, hand built ceramic

Free

Plein Air Weekend: Quick Draw and Quick Sale

The theme of this year’s Quick Draw is “Artists Paint The Town.” This event finds more than 70 artists capturing Glen Arbor’s or Empire’s charm and iconic businesses, in only two hours. The Quick Draw is Friday, August 4, 2-4 p.m. It is followed by the Quick Sale, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Township

Free

Port Oneida Run

Port Oneida Rural Historic District 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, United States

Join us to RUN FOR THE FARMS and barns at our 8th Annual run/walk fundraiser! Proceeds help preserve over 200 historic buildings and landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose your race between the Farmers Flat and Fast 4 mile, Homesteaders Hillier 5K, and Tiller’s 10K! Each course winds through the beautiful scenery of

Port Oneida Run 10K 5K 4 Mile

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, United States

COME RUN FOR THE FARMS and barns at our 8th Annual run/walk fundraiser! Proceeds help preserve over 200 historic buildings and landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose between the Farmers Flat and Fast 4 mile, Homesteaders Hillier 5K, and Tiller’s 10K! Each course winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National

$30

Plein Air Weekend: Paint Out, Wet Painting Sale

Glen Arbor Township Hall

Participating Paint Out artists return their completed works ready-for-display to the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Saturday, August 5. A public reception for this judged exhibit and “wet painting” sale is 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue. Tickets are $10 if purchased by August 4, or $15 per person

$15

Center Gallery: Raku Demonstration

Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios

Center Gallery hosts a raku pottery firing Sunday, Aug. 6, 1 p.m. at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is in conjunction with Center Gallery’s Home + Table Show. Potter John Huston will conduct the firing. Raku is an ancient Japanese method of firing clay objects using natural materials -- paper,

Free

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