Susan Jacoby, of Winnetka, Illinois will exhibit oil paintings. She has a MFA from Northwestern University and a BFA from Denison University. She is active in art organizations in the Chicago area; a docent at the Museum of Contemporary Art and founder and leader of Art Smart program in Winnetka, among others. Her work has
Join Park Rangers and the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society for a Star Party on Saturday, July 26th 2014 9:00pm-11:00pm. Park pass required.
Empire Area Community Emergency Fund Concert will be held on Sunday July 27th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Empire Museum and will feature a musical performance by recording artist's Laura Jean Thompson and Kate Quinby with a special appearance by the legendary Dean Robb as Mark Twain. The purpose of this program is to
The Wilenes perform ‘real’ country music, with vintage and original tunes. Band members have played the world over, from Grand Ole Opry to Europe’s biggest country music festivals. They will take you down memory lane and introduce you to some of the greatest American music ever played. Added to traditional country material are songs penned
All accomplished musicians, FullSet create a unique sound that is energetic, while true to traditional Irish roots. These six performers have received several “Best New Group Awards” from Irish American News. FullSet instrumentation includes guitars, fiddle, button accordian, bodhran and vocals. Following the success of their debut album “Notes At Liberty,” FullSet are quickly becoming
Empire's Sleeping Bear Gallery is pleased to announce a Meet the Artists event this Thursday, July 31st from 3pm to 7pm. Meet oil painter Ellie Harold, pastels artist Lesa Chittenden Lim & clay artist Beth Tarkington. It's FREE for all. Come enjoy the art and the people who make it.
How humans integrate with the natural world is the focus of Traverse City artist Duncan Spratt Moran’s new paintings at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Aug. 1 with a 6 p.m. reception. It runs through Aug. 7. Moran takes a mixed media approach to his depiction of his
RUN FOR THE FARMS! (and the lighthouses, log cabins, inns…actually all of the amazing 366 historic properties in the Park)! + Kid's1/4 mile Schoolhouse Dash The 5th annual 5K run/walk through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore supports preservation of the Park’s historic resources. The Port Oneida Run is a challenging 5K
1st Sunday in August (Aug. 3 this year) is the annual Old Settlers Picnic. This event is in its 122nd year!!! It starts with a Worship Service at 10:30 AM and includes live music on the Gazebo, a car show and some assorted crafters. An old fashion shingle mill from the 1800's demonstrates the making
Billy Strings & Don Julin play traditional American string band music with energy levels usually associated with extreme sports. A typical set includes haunting Appalachian songs, righteous gospel standards, and blazing bluegrass in the tradition of Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley and Jimmy Martin. Rain: Glen Arbor Town Hall
The Leelanau Conservancy invites you to join a Shop Leelanau, Save Leelanau county-wide promotion on Saturday, August 9, 2014. The Conservancy is asking participating businesses to donate 1% of sales on August 9 to the Leelanau Conservancy, and the Conservancy will promote the participating businesses. The Leelanau Conservancy works to conserve the land,
Traverse City artist Duncan Spratt Moran will conduct a painting demonstration Monday, Aug. 4, 3 p.m. at Center Gallery. This event is part of his exhibition at the gallery. Moran takes a mixed media approach to his depiction of his subject: human habitation, agriculture and the Northern Michigan landscape. He uses a range of paint
