The simplicity of old Leelanau farms and farm buildings combined with the peacefulness of the area's preserved natural areas is the focus of painter Joe Stewart's exhibition of new work opening July 8 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. An artist's reception is 6-8 p.m. that night. A resident of Cincinnati, Stewart
Cincinnati painter Joe Stewart will conduct a painting demonstration as part of his exhibition at Center Gallery on Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. The demonstration is open to the public. Center Gallery is located at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Stewart paints in oil, both en plein air and in the studio. His new
Leelanau Press Book Signing Sunday July 10 at 1:00 p.m. We are pleased to welcome the authors of the new books from Leelanau Press this summer. Barbara Siepker will be on hand to sign her new book, Historic Cottages of Glen Lake: Revised Second Edition ($55.00) with photographs by Dietrich Floeter. This book offers a rare
18th Annual Dune Climb Concert Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat’l Lakeshore Equal parts fast-paced and soulful, 5-piece modern-folk Americana act, The Way Down Wanderers, draw listeners in with energy, originality and soulful generosity. Youthful and professionally trained, these young men captivate audiences with soaring instrumentals, foot stomping sing-alongs and a lively stage show. Gather your lawn chairs and
Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway Monday July 11 and 25 at 9:00 p.m. Behind Forest Gallery Join us for for Movie Night with Ernest Hemingway, we will be showing two of the many film adaptations of his novels. The original film version of A Farewell to Arms released in 1932 and starred Helen Hayes and
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea and scones in Becky's garden. This weeks Tea Topic is Pearls- South Sea, Tahitian, & Freshwater.
Becky Thatcher Designs will welcome Marcel Roelofs to both its Glen Arbor and Traverse City locations for trunk shows this July. European designer Roelofs has lived and worked in Germany since the 70’s. A self-taught designer, Roelofs has created a unique interchangeable clasp system for necklaces, earrings and rings that has brought him international recognition.
Join Cherry Republic with a packed and lively tour aboard the Big Red Bus into the heart and soul of the “Cherry Republic.” See and learn how farmers harvest, wash and pit cherries. Watch the crew at Cherry Republic turn those ruby red morsels of joy into Original Cherry Salsa. Taste a product fresh off
July 14-16 Volunteer Project at Kraitz Cabin (2nd stage) 9:00 – 4:00 pm This second Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear summer project at the Kraitz cabin will proceed to the next step of restoring windows and doors. Need six volunteers with carpentry skills. Volunteer now!
Join Cherry Republic with a packed and lively tour aboard the Big Red Bus into the heart and soul of the “Cherry Republic.” See and learn how farmers harvest, wash and pit cherries. Watch the crew at Cherry Republic turn those ruby red morsels of joy into Original Cherry Salsa. Taste a product fresh off
Music lovers young and old will enjoy this perfromance by Sean Gaskell, featuring traditional songs on the Kora, a 21 string harp from West Africa. Sean has been featured at a number of music festivals in the US, Gambia, and Senegal.
The Manitou Music Festival is pleased to welcome Nessa. Nessa is an exciting new Celtic fusion ensemble, led by flutist/vocalist Kelly McDermott, presenting a dynamic array of freshly arranged ancient Celtic ballads and folk songs from the U.K. This upbeat band combines classical, jazz, and Irish influences with accents of world music, along with clever,
