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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
The Crane Wives wing their way back to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage for a night of indie folk music on Sunday, August 6, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This stereotype-defying quartet uses three-part harmonies, and eclectic instrumentation to create music that is
