Empire painter Craig Weisse exhibits Impressionist images of his shoreline community Sept. 16-October 9, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Weisse, a retired physician, has lived in Empire for 27 years. In that time he has focused his painting on the locality, both its natural features as well as the historical and
Center Gallery hosts an exhibition of artist-made holiday ornaments by eight area makers Sept. 16-October 9. A reception opens the exhibition Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m. at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Each ornament is a small art object, ranging in media from clay to paper to recycled materials construction. Artists
On Saturday, September 17, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can become citizen scientists for the day by joining the park’s quest to showcase the biodiversity of the National Lakeshore through a BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a time for scientists, students, teachers, families, and park visitors to team up to identify as
An amazing race in the most amazing place. Experience the grandeur of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Explore Lake Michigan, dunes, historic barns, deep forests and beautiful inland lakes on foot, bike and canoe/kayak. Teams of 1, 2 or 3. Five or ten hours. The 5-hour race will include fun Amazing Race-like challenges. A great
October 2016 Leelanau Peninsula has become well-known for its Riesling and other cool-climate white varietals and blends. What is often overlooked, however, are the high-quality red wines being grown in the region. To help get beneath the surface, the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail hosts a fun event to explore and discover great red wines of Leelanau
Chamber Board members meet once a month, at 4:00pm in the Glen Arbor Township Hall (unless noted otherwise), typically scheduled for the 1st Tuesday of the month. These meetings are closed to Board members only. 2016 Glen Lake Chamber Board Meeting Dates January 12 February 2 March 1 April 5 May 3 June 7 July 5 August 2
Children will have fun exploring a variety of art materials and enjoy the camaraderie of other young creators in this 4 week session each Tuesday. Experienced instructors will help children tap into their creative abilities. A snack and art supplies are included. Pre-registration is required by September 30, 2016. Tuition assistance is available. Glen Lake
The Glen Arbor Art Association’s Fall Member Exhibit opening reception will take place Friday, October 7 from 6-8 pm and artwork will continue to be on display until October 20. Along with the exhibit this year, the GAAA has added art demonstrations and a pop-up poster sale as part of the “Fall for Art in Leelanau
EMPIRE AREA MUSEUM COMPLEX CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th 2016 from 1-4PM This year will feature a presentation by Elizabeth Mitchell, soprano and Ted Badgerow, tenor. Called the Dodworth Duo, they will bring songs to life with vocals and instruments from the 1835-1895 era. They will be strolling the grounds entertaining from 1-4 PM
October 11th, 2016 Please join us for our Annual Glen Lake Chamber Member Dinner on October 11th at The Homestead’s Café Manitou. Schedule 5:30pm | Social 6:15pm | Dinner & Meeting* *Cost of Dinner and drinks. Special Menu for the event. We hope to see you there! Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL
Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm at The Leelanau School which is located near The Homestead. As members of the LPCC, they are anxious to have fellow chamber members come to their facility to learn about the school, its mission and everything that they offer to their students. The
Glen Arbor Art Association’s Readers’ Theater Radio Days is a nostalgic look back at the golden era of radio. This production is actually two playlets, with the first being a comedy and the second a mystery. A broadcast from the NBC program ”The Fabulous Dr. Tweedy” deals with a bumbling college professor and a young
