Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

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

Mother’s Day Brunch

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

Habitat for Humanity is the recipient of the proceeds for this annual Mother's Day Brunch held at The Leelanau School.  A wide range of delicious foods will be prepared and served by members of The Leelanau School and  Glen Lake Honors Society. Prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students age 5-12 and free for

$155 – $1515

Readers' Theater Auditions: Scripts Available

Glen Lake Community Reformed Church 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

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. Barrie’s plays, The Old Lady Shows Her Medals and The Twelve-Pound Look, are both set in London in

Free

Junior Ranger Day: Sleeping Bear Dunes 101

DH Day Log Cabin in the DH Day Campground , United States

D.H. Day Log Cabin in D.H. Day Campground Explore, Learn, Protect!  Kids of all ages are welcome to come and learn some Junior Ranger 101 on April 29th!  Families can take part in fun activities and learn the basics of being a Junior Ranger. Learn about lighthouses, NPS history, animals, and more! Complete all of

FREE

8th Annual Traverse City Chocolate Festival

City Opera House 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, United States

Sunday, April 30, 2017 11:30 AM–2:00PM and 2:30–5:00 PM CITY OPERA HOUSE 106 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684   Admission:  $15.50 Adults, $8.50 12 yrs old and under*             Group discounts available.   A fundraiser for the Northwest Food Coalition     EIGHT YEARS of chocolate in April in Traverse City.    

$15.508.50 – $15.5015.50

Talk About Art with Poet Fleda Brown

The Glen Arbor Art Association’s (GAAA) “Talk About Art” series continues with host Norm Wheeler in conversation with Traverse City poet Fleda Brown on Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m. at The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor. There is no charge. In a wide-ranging conversation about the craft of writing, Wheeler and Brown will talk about

Free

Lunch with the Post-Impressionists

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

The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) celebrates Spring’s return with an art history talk exploring the Post-Impressionists on Thursday, May 11 at the Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor. An optional Provençal-themed luncheon at blu restaurant is available. GAAA’s popular art lecturer Linda Young and Randy Chamberlain, chef-owner of the Glen Arbor restaurant

Keep one foot in Glen Arbor

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