“Leelanau Lake Effect” comes to Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This series of oil and pastel paintings by Chicago artist Liz Wall opens June 27 with a 6 p.m. reception. The exhibition continues through July 3. Wall’s painting begins in the field. The final works are part
Chicago artist Liz Wall conducts a painting demonstration July 1, 1 p.m. as part of her exhibition “Leelanau Lake Effect” at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Wall works in both oil and pastel paint. She’ll demonstrate her technique and talk about process and painting in Leelanau County. For more information call 231/334-3179.
The Glen Lake Community celebrates the 4th of July: 10 AM | Flag Raising @ Old Settlers Park in Burdickville. 12:00 PM | Parade - downtown Glen Arbor. The Line-up @ 11 AM in Glen Haven. Then parade will make it's way along M-22 through downtown Glen Arbor. 4 PM | Boat Parade on the
Empire painter Craig Weisse exhibits Impressionist images of his shoreline community July 4-10, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Weisse, a retired physician, has lived in Empire for 25 years. In that time he has focused his painting on the locality, both its natural features as well as the historical and neighborhood buildings
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky's garden. The topic for this weeks Tea is Pearls: New Zealand pearls, abalone, mabe' & coral. Bring a friend and join us in the garden. R.S.V.P 334-3826
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo exhibits new paintings of Glen Arbor, July 11-17, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens with a public reception July 11 at 6 p.m. Lombardo, an adjunct professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, first visited Glen Arbor in 2009. During that summer visit he
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo demonstrates his plein air painting technique July 12, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Lombardo, an adjunct professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, paints in oil and has created a body of work based on his summer visits to Glen Arbor. An exhibition
The sixteenth annual Dune Climb concert will take place Sunday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. Imagine a beautiful summer’s evening at the foot of the Dune Climb in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, hundreds of families enjoying their pre-concert picnics and then a musical program provided by artists of national stature: this is the
The electrifying Moxie Strings fiddler Diana Ladio and cellist Alison Lynn, put a fresh spin on Celtic/Americana music with traditional foot-stomping and rock influenced melodies. World percussionist, Fritz McGirr, adds a spirited dimension to the high-energy performance. Gather your lawn chairs and picnic basket and join the fun at the dunes. FREE, but National Park
Experience the Port Oneida Historic District the way they did in the late 1800 to early 1900s - by horse and wagon! Travel in the footsteps of the early pioneers down the back roads of Port Oneida where you’ll learn about the history of this significant agricultural community with rolling hills and 18 farmsteads from
The art fair is host to over 90 exhibitors in various media, including pottery, glass, fabrics, jewelry and more. The criteria for vendors includes originality, creativity, category and sales appeal. Lunch is available (highlighted by the famous "walking tacos"), home baked goodies and other treats. There are also miscellaneous raffle items. There is no admission
Good friends, a great view, and some incredible live music await you during The Homestead’s 2014 Music on the Mountain Summer Concert Series. American singer/songwriter Kyle Jennings arrived on the music scene in 2004 when his album “Shine” was released with Dark Horse Records in Nashville. Out of the box, Jennings’ music made an aggressive
Paintings of Leelanau County’s land and water – as processed through the imagination of Grand Rapids artist Margo Burian – are on display next at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A public reception opens the show July 18, 6 p.m. Burian’s lush, atmospheric oil paintings of the region are not, she
Veronica Schaden, of Rochester, Michigan holds a MA from Wayne State University where she studied drawing. She has taught art education to developmentally disabled adults and she has been on the faculty of Oakland Community College and Oakland University as well as being a founding member of the Paint Creek Art Center in Rochester. She
The Wine on the Water Festival will feature tastes from 12 Leelanau wineries, a distillery, a brewery, delicious food from 5 Leelanau restaurants, art by local talent, and live music from local legends Billy Strings, Don Julin, and The Bohemians featuring Dawn Campbell. Join us for a fantastic day of wine on the water! Pre-purchased
Popular Mulebone returns with multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa and roots musician, Hugh Pool. Traditional Blues is the launching pad for their musical expression. Their CD had 15 weeks on Top 100 Albums in America. Their live shows and TV/radio appearances have won numerous “blues artist of the year” awards. They do it all with guitar, stomp-board,
Join the Glen Arbor Women's Club for the 8th Annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids' Run on Tuesday, July 22nd. Registration is from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. The Run/Walk begins in front of Cherry Republic at 9:00 a.m. The Kids' Run is at 9:05 a.m. Prizes are awarded for Overall Best Male &
The Top of Bay Mountain at The Homestead (by chairlift or golf cart) Ronald Radford, Flamenco guitar master is a brilliant virtuoso who has evoked standing ovations on four continents and high acclaim at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. A Fulbright Scholarship to Spain provided him the opportunity to study with legendary Carlos Montoya, Andres
There’ll be “Postcards From The Lake,” an exhibition of work celebrating summer at the cottage by painter Peggy Hawley and twig furniture maker Bill Perkins July 25-31, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception opens the show July 25, 6 p.m. Hawley, a Frankfort resident, has created a series of narrative
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
