Horse and Wagon Tours Thursdays 4:30 pm and 5;45 Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear invites you to explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Starting at the Olsen Farm. Learn the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservations required – call 231-334-6103 Minimum of 8 registrations required to run the tour.
Grand Ledge artist Michael Lowery makes a “Return To Leelanau” with a new body of watercolor paintings June 26 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception is 6-8 p.m. Lowery’s work is based on Leelanau County icons: weathered barns, laundry flapping on the farmhouse clothesline, a solitary raven at
Docent Recruitment and Orientation, Monday, June 29 10 am Reservations required. If you would like to serve as a docent in the Olsen farm exhibit in Port Oneida, please let us know of your interest by calling 334-6103. Service of six 3 hour sessions through Fall color season is required of docents. This is the
Glen Arbor community provides annual things to do on the 4th of July: from Flag raising, fire dept pancake breakfast, parade through town and a boat parade on the Glen Lakes.
Grand Rapids artist Randi Ford paints “This Land,” a series of acrylic and gouache landscapes of Northern Michigan. This show of plein air and studio paintings opens July 3 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception to open the exhibition is 6-8 p.m. Ford works in a representational style, focusing
Nothing like a little patriotic music, to get you into the July 4th spirit. The ever popular Northport Community Band will get you ready for Independence Day. The band concert is always a favorite activity for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs, friends and family and enjoy this Glen Arbor tradition. FREE Rain: Leelanau
Northport Community Band/Patriotic Friday, July 3, 7pm. Old School House Lawn - Glen Arbor Nothing like a little patriotic music, to get you into the July 4th spirit. The ever popular Northport Community Band will get you ready for Independence Day. The band concert is always a favorite activity for the whole family. Bring your
Join us from 11am-2pm on Saturday, July 4th for grilled-out homemade regular or jalapeno cheddar brats! One brat for $3, or a brat and potato salad for $5. Drinks will also be available for purchase. So have a seat (or stand) along M-22 to watch the Glen Arbor 4th of July Parade while you enjoy
Music On the Mountain - Blue Water Ramblers | We have a great lineup and no better way to watch the sunset over Lake Michigan, from The Homestead, in Glen Arbor. Mark your calendars, spread the word and invite your friends and family.
Grand Rapids artist Holly Sturges takes viewers on a tour of her secret painting places in “Shhh! Don’t Tell,” new plein air landscapes on view July 10-16 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception to open the exhibition is 6-8 p.m. Sturges’s oil paintings focus on iconic Leelanau County subjects:
Join us throughout the summer for wine, beer & spirit tastings from local to international wineries, breweries and distilleries! Our tasting series is a chance to sample some new and delightful flavors in a laid back environment, and learn more about the flavor profiles and pairing suggestions for every beverage you try. Summer Tasting Series
Join us throughout the summer for wine, beer & spirit tastings from local to international wineries, breweries and distilleries! Our tasting series is a chance to sample some new and delightful flavors in a laid back environment, and learn more about the flavor profiles and pairing suggestions for every beverage you try. Summer Tasting Series
Grand Rapids artist Holly Sturges will conduct a painting demonstration July 12, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is part of Sturges’s exhibition “Shhh! Don’t Tell,” which is on display at Center Gallery July 10-16. Sturges’s oil paintings focus on iconic Leelanau County subjects: two-tracks and outbuildings
Hip Pocket/Chicago/Motown Sunday, July 12, 7 pm , 17th Annual Dune Climb Concert
Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat’l Lakeshore Hip Pocket, based in Grand Rapids, MI, has been entertaining crowds for over twenty years. The eleven-piece band performs at countless festivals, receptions, and corporate events each year and has opened for artists such as The Temptations and The Four Tops. Though diverse in its musical styles, Hip Pocket specializes
Anchor Days include a Movie, a Fishing Contest, a Run, Parade, BBQ Chicken Dinner, and street dancing with Live music. Friday - Saturday July 17th and 18th, 2015
It’s Showtime! Movie and Midnight Release of Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee July 13 at 10:00 p.m. Lake Street Studio Join us as we show the classic film of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel ,To Kill a Mockingbird starring Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall. We will have popcorn and snacks as we watch
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. This weeks topic is Opals. Bring a friend and join us. R.S.V.P 231-334-3826
Glen Arbor Women's Club Art Fair, downtown Glen Arbor June 15th at 10am. Over 100 artisans.
Riverside Shakespeare performs "Measure for Measure" July 15, 7 p.m. at Studio Stage, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Studio Stage is located behind Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. "Measure for Measure" is a timeless tale about the struggle to discern appearance from reality. The Traverse
Music on the Mountain - Rhett Betty | We have a great lineup and no better way to watch the sunset over Lake Michigan, from The Homestead, in Glen Arbor. Mark your calendars, spread the word and invite your friends and family.
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo exhibits new paintings of Glen Arbor, July 17-23, Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens with a public reception July 17 at 6 p.m. Lombardo, an adjunct professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, first visited Glen Arbor in 2009 and executed the first of his
Friday, July 17 10 am – 12:30 Learn about the history of the Miller Farm in Port Oneida from a family descendant. Meet at Charles Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear office. $5 donation.
Join us throughout the summer for wine, beer & spirit tastings from local to international wineries, breweries and distilleries! Our tasting series is a chance to sample some new and delightful flavors in a laid back environment, and learn more about the flavor profiles and pairing suggestions for every beverage you try. Summer Tasting Series
Gates to the ballpark open at 5:30 and there will be a performance by Levi Britton Band from 6:00 - 6:30. Game will be played as scheduled with start time of 7:00. After the game, Levi Britton Band will be having another performance to end the night!
Moxie Strings/Celtic-Americana Sunday, July 19, 8 pm
The Moxie Strings is the electrifying combination of fiddler Diana Ladio, and cellist Alison Lynn. With their feel good melodies and foot stomping rhythms, these girls have put a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and Americana music. Their ear catching originals and dance worthy traditional tunes have quickly made them one of Michigan’s most well-loved
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. This weeks topic is Lapis and Emeralds, with guest speaker Gary Bowersox. Bring a friend and join us. R.S.V.P 231-334-3826
Well known to many local jazz enthusiasts, Jeff Haas is heard weekly on Classical IPR New Jazz Archive and at other venues that feature his trio, quartet and quintet. The Quintet will perform at the top of the ski hill in the spectacular setting of Sleeping Bear Bay. Familiar and new jazz tunes will fill
The Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library host their biennial Home Tour on Thursday July 23rd from 10 am to 4 pm.
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 24, 6 p.m. Burian’s lush, atmospheric oil paintings of the region are not, she
Join us throughout the summer for wine, beer & spirit tastings from local to international wineries, breweries and distilleries! Our tasting series is a chance to sample some new and delightful flavors in a laid back environment, and learn more about the flavor profiles and pairing suggestions for every beverage you try. Summer Tasting Series
Sunday July 26th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Come out and enjoy a great benefit concert at The Manor on Glen Lake with a very special featured live music performance by "Blind Dog Hank" Our hosts at The Manor are going to prepare a special picnic style menu featuring baked and broasted chicken, grilled burgers, hot
The Crane Wives are a home grown indie-folk group that defies musical stereotypes. They utilize three-part harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a passion for songs crafted to create music that is both accessible and innovative. Their live show features contagious energy with original music that ranges from quiet ballads to danceable grooves. $15, children 18 and
"Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids' Run" benefiting the Glen Lake High School Scholarships and Community Projects. Fun for the whole family! Join us for another great day of family fun, great food and great prizes!!
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. This weeks topic is Diamonds and Sapphires. Bring a friend and join us. R.S.V.P 231-334-3826
Local author Anne Marie Oomen will read from her new memoir Love, Sex and 4H. Her book describes coming of age in a small town in rural Michigan, balancing the wholesomeness of her farm upbringing with the turbulent social and political climate of the 1960’s. For more information, go to anne-marieoomen.com.
Studios Reviving many beloved hits such as Puff the Magic Dragon, If I Had a Hammer, and a host of others, Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered are seasoned musicians who present a smooth blend of authentic harmonies and 1960’s nostalgia. This high-energy show combines stellar musicianship, humor, costumes, and audience participation for an unforgettable experience.
Studios Reviving many beloved hits such as Puff the Magic Dragon, If I Had a Hammer, and a host of others, Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered are seasoned musicians who present a smooth blend of authentic harmonies and 1960’s nostalgia. This high-energy show combines stellar musicianship, humor, costumes, and audience participation for an unforgettable experience.
Traverse City painter Lori Feldpausch’s “greatest teacher” has been the natural world – on full display in her exhibition at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This show of plein air and studio paintings opens July 31 with a 6 p.m. artist’s reception. Feldpausch’s goal is to capture the light her subjects
Join us at the market as we sample a variety of beers from Bell's Beer! This tasting will be held on Friday, July 31th from 3-5:30pm. Learn a bit about your brews, try something new, and take home a cold six-pack or case to share! This event is part of the Summer Tasting Series at
The 6th annual run through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore supports preservation of the Park’s historic resources. We’re offering two runs this year - a challenging 5K trail run/walk on the Bayview Trail, or the Tiller’s 10K on the Bayview Trail, back gravel roads and a portion on the Lake Michigan
Port Oneida Heritage Run – 5k, 10k Run/Walk Saturday, August 1st Run for the Farms! Run in the beautiful landscape of Port Oneida in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to raise money for historic preservation in the National Park. Information and registration. We also need volunteers! Please sign up on our volunteer page to help
Gates to the ballpark open at 5:30 and there will be a performance by Rebooted Country from 6:00 - 6:30. Game will be played as scheduled with start time of 7:00. After the game, Rebooted Country will be having another performance to end the night!
Historic Annual "Old Settlers Picnic" on the 1st Sunday in August each year. A family friendly community event
Dave Hardin’s music exemplifies the combination of hill music, bluegrass, twang, and flat-top pickin & now known as Americana. His songs come from observing life & triumphs and hardships. Dave’s voice is instantly recognizable, and his style of playing is full and rich, with notes, chords and percussion all from his guitar. $15, children 18
