For Carolyn Talbot Hoagland (1921 – 2013), art was an essential part of life. She worked in oil, pastel, watercolor, clay, and paper making. She studied at the Dayton Art Institute, Scott Carbee School of Art in Boston, Michigan State University, Lansing Community College and various arts workshops across the country. Carolyn’s paintings were accepted
Tennis Clinic with Emilio Sánchez Vicario, in Glen Arbor, MI! Emilio Sánchez Vicario is the founder of the Sanchez-Casal Academy, the top leading Tennis Academy in Europe and one of the most prestigious in the world. He will be hosting a tennis clinic on the Glen Arbor Public Tennis Courts (rain location to be determined).
Close your eyes and it’s 1966! The PP&M tribute show was conceived in 2010 and has been a hit with audiences young and old ever since. Jim Hawley, Doc Probes and Donna Probes began jamming together to the familiar tunes of PP&M and the synergy just grew and grew. They are joined by bassist Dave
Enjoy an evening with the Summer Singers, an all volunteer group of more than 60 singers who will present a wide variety of vocal works. This enthusiastic group of mixed voices has been singing to a packed house for many years. They are a popular local tradition. FREE
Empire summer resident Jason Porter will read from his new book Why Are You So Sad? on Wednesday, August 13, at 7:00 pm. His debut novel is a humorous exploration of the universal yet often illusive search for happiness, and has been compared to the work of Kurt Vonnegut and David Sedaris. Jason is originally
Trina is a master of the blues harmonica as well as an inspired songwriter and guitarist. Her rich, powerful voice captivates her audience as she brims with emotion. Annie is a songwriter known for her imaginative and sensual song-length works of fiction. She borrows from ancient folk tales and modern poetry and accompanies her vocals
Grand Rapids artist Jeff Condon paints “With A Light Heart,” an exhibition of landscapes opening Aug. 15 at Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This show opens 6 p.m. with a reception. Condon’s approach to landscape painting takes a fresh, original twist. He abstracts the perspective by flattening
Grand Rapids artist Jeff Condon paints “With A Light Heart,” an exhibition of contemporary landscapes opening Aug. 15 at Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This show opens 6 p.m. with a reception. Condon’s approach to landscape painting takes a fresh, original twist. He abstracts the perspective by
Michigan Legacy Art Park to honor the Pure Michigan Team Thompsonville, Mich. – Michigan Legacy Art Park will present the 2014 Legacy Award to Travel Michigan’s Vice President George Zimmermann for his leadership in spearheading the launch of the phenomenally successful Pure Michigan campaign. The Legacy Award presentation happens during the Legacy Gala, the Art
Good friends, a great view, and some incredible live music await you during The Homestead’s 2014 Music on the Mountain Summer Concert Series. The Wilenes will take you back to the days when Country music was a pocketful of heartfelt ballads and great swing songs you could dance to. From the traditions of Patsy Cline
Empire's Sleeping Bear Gallery is proud to announce a live Blacksmithing Demo with contemporary blacksmith/metalsmith James Viste. A live, interactive event over two days, Thursday, Aug. 21 from 4pm-8pm & Friday, Aug. 22 from 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8:30pm. FREE and open to the public. Demonstrations will take place outside the gallery at 10085 W. Front St., Empire,
Grand Rapids artist Jim Markle exhibits new views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor Aug. 22-28 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception opens the show Aug. 22, 6 p.m. Markle began pastel painting this iconic landscape a decade ago. “I spend a lot of time exploring the
