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.
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
"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
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. This weeks topic is local stones: Petoskey, Leland Blue as well as Sunstones from Oregon. Bring a friend and join us. R.S.V.P 231-334-3826
Steve Stanton, owner of Leelanau Computer Repair in Suttons Bay, will discuss the many threats everyone faces daily in their use of computers, smartphones and tablets. Steve will suggest strategies and tools for making these online communications safe and secure.
Socks in the Frying Pan from County Clare blend traditional Irish melodies with innovative rhythmic and melodic garnish. Three-part harmony and an obvious love for live performance compliment the traditional essence of both tune and songs. Brothers Shane and Fiachra Hayes play the accordion, fiddle and banjo and they are accompanied by Aodán Coyne on
Music on the Mountain - Blackthorn | 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.
NOTICE: The historic Port Oneida Fair event is cancelled due to the storm. Also the Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear Chicken BBQ. Any tickets that were purchased for the BBQ can be refunded by bringing your tickets to the Olsen Farm/PHSB office at 3164 W. Harbor Hwy in Port Oneida. Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2015
Grand Rapids artist Jeff Condon opens up his mental file of images -- collected over a lifetime living in the city and country -- and returns to Center Gallery with an exhibition of contemporary landscapes. This show opens Aug. 7 with a 6 p.m. reception, and runs through Aug. 13. Center Gallery is located at
Grand Rapids artist Jeff Condon opens up his mental file of images -- collected over a lifetime living in the city and country -- and returns to Center Gallery with an exhibition of contemporary landscapes. This show opens Aug. 7 with a 6 p.m. reception, and runs through Aug. 13. Center Gallery is located at
Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 10 am – 4 pm History comes to life at six historic farmsteads and the Port Oneida Schoolhouse in Port Oneida of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take the trolley, hike, bike or drive (if you must!) to the select historic sites where a variety of traditional rural crafts
Port Oneida Chicken BBQ Friday, August 7 4:30 - 6:30 dinner; music 'till 7 pm Finish your day at the Port Oneida Fair with a community chicken BBQ at the Charles Olsen Farm. Dinner includes chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, corn bread, lemonade and cake. Proceeds benefit the Port Oneida Fair presented by
Multi-instrumentalists Katie Larson and Savannah Buist are creating quite a name for themselves among music lovers of all genres. Their influences come from classical, jazz, bluegrass, country, alt-rock, and the obscure. In addition to playing guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, accordion, and kazoo...you can’t miss the edgy violin and cello that define The Accidentals. $15, children
Volunteers are needed for property assessment, after the storm last week. Meeting Monday August 10th at 1pm. All are welcome
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. This weeks topic is Green gemstones: tourmaline, garnets and peridot. Bring a friend and join us. R.S.V.P 231-334-3826
Enjoy an evening with the Summer Singers, an all-volunteer group of fifty voices who will present a wide variety of vocal works under the direction of Dana Allen. This enthusiastic group of mixed voices has been singing to a packed house for many years. They are a popular local tradition. FREE
Green American roots duo Billy Strings & Don Julin have been tearing up stages across America and generating huge buzz based on their intense live shows. With just two instruments (guitar and mandolin) and one voice, they showcase bluegrass as a rough-and-tumble art form made with great virtuosity and huge attitude. $15, children 18 and
Music on the Mountain - Kellerville | 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.
Yoga on the Beach Let's relax, get some fresh air and enjoy yoga during sunset at Glen Haven Beach. Our next class will be Thursday, August 13 at 8:00 - 9:00 PM at Glen Haven Beach by the Cannery. A suggested donation of $10 per person would be appreciated. For more information and to RSVP (Join), click
Traverse City artist Joan Richmond returns to Center Gallery with "40 Shades of Green," an exhibition of landscape painting, both literal and abstract. This show opens Aug. 14, 6 p.m. with a reception at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The color green is a staple in Richmond's palette, and has become the
Gates to the ballpark open at 5:30 and there will be a performance by Laith Al-Saadi and Band from 6:00 - 6:30. Game will be played as scheduled with start time of 7:00. After the game, Laith Al-Saadi and Band will be having another performance to end the night!
Ellsworth painter Margie Guyot exhibits a four-seasons view of northern Michigan at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Aug. 21, 6 p.m. with a reception. Guyot paints en plein air year-round. Her subjects are equally as diverse: coastlines, rolling hills, roads and farmsteads – anything that the painter feels
Volunteer Preservation Project – North Manitou Island August 21-30 Spend time on this beautiful island with a friendly group of people. Help preserve the historic buildings on the island with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, a partner group of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Ferry and housing on the island provided. Volunteer now!
Gates to the ballpark open at 5:30 and there will be a performance by Swingshift from 6:00 - 6:30. Game will be played as scheduled with start time of 7:00. After the game, Swingshift will be having another performance to end the night!
Ellsworth painter Margie Guyot will conduct a painting demonstration at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, on Saturday, Aug. 23. The demonstration begins at 1 p.m. Guyot paints en plein air year-round. Her subjects are equally as diverse: coastlines, rolling hills, roads and farmsteads – anything that the painter feels “looks amazing.”
Susan Crowell, a ceramics sculptor from Ann Arbor, Michigan, talks about her artist’s residency with the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Crowell combines her work in clay with her calling as a beekeeper. She has created a body of 3-D work
“Slow down and enjoy the scenery” is painter Susan Keen’s guiding principle – and the focus of a new body of Northern Michigan landscapes. This show of familiar roadside views opens Sept. 4 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception is 6-8 p.m. Keen, a resident of Holland, Michigan,
Gates to the ballpark open at 5:30 and there will be an End of the year Extravaganza with a live band performing from 6:00 - 6:30. Game will be played as scheduled with start time of 7:00. After the game, the End of the Year Extravaganza continue with another live performance to end the night!
