Cherry Stompers Day Camp!
Cherry Stompers Day Camps presented by Cherry Republic for kids ages 8-13 from June to August. Explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, learn about Cherry harvesting and Leelanau!
$50 – $600
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Magic Thursday Artists Summer 2016 Art Show and Sale
The City Opera House is proud to again present the Magic Thursday Artists for a three-month art exhibition and sale July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 - Monday thru Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The exhibition features original fine art paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic. A portion of all sales
Free
Horse and Wagon Tours
July 7 – Sept 1 Horse and Wagon Tours – Thursdays 4:30 pm & 5:45 Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor. Donation of $18 for adults,
Art Classes for Children
Glen Arbor Art Association’s Young People’s Art Studio focuses on the creative potential of all and are designed to provide the basics of art learning and to encourage the development of young artists. Our teachers are artists themselves and love to bring out the natural creativity of young people.
Painting Demonstration: Neil Walling
Suttons Bay artist Neil Walling will conduct a painting demonstration on Saturday, July 30, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is part of Walling’s exhibition of new watercolor and oil paintings about Leelanau County Walling’s life-long affection for the region has moved him to study many of
Free
Leelanau Love Affair: New Paintings by Neil Walling
Suttons Bay artist Neil Walling continues his love affair with Leelanau County in a new group of watercolor and oil paintings starting July 29 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Walling’s life-long affection for the region has moved him to study many of the familiar Leelanau County scenes in search of
Free
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Chamber Board Meeting – August 2nd
Chamber Board Meeting – August 2nd
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
Free
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Manitou Music Festival presents the Moxie Strings
Manitou Music Festival presents the Moxie Strings
The Moxie Strings is the electrifying combination of fiddler, Diana Ladio, and cellist, Alison Lynn, along with percussionist, Fritz McGirr. With their feel-good melodies and foot stomping rhythms, this trio puts a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and Americana music. Their ear-catching originals and danceworthy traditional tunes have made them one of Michigan’s most well-loved
$15.00
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Manitou Music Festival: Moxie Strings
Manitou Music Festival: Moxie Strings
The Moxie Strings is the electrifying combination of fiddler, Diana Ladio, and cellist, Alison Lynn, along with percussionist, Fritz McGirr. With their feel-good melodies and foot stomping rhythms, this trio puts a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and Americana music. Their ear-catching originals and danceworthy traditional tunes have made them one of Michigan’s most well-loved
$15
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Music on the Mountain – Levi Britton
Music on the Mountain – Levi Britton
Levi Britton is an indie/folk/rock artist who hails from Traverse City, MI. Growing up around music sparked his drive to make it his profession. At age 20 Levi moved to Chicago, playing down in the subways, Potbelly restaurants, and any gig he could find. Eventually Britton co-founded his band, Down the Line that went on to
$15
6 events,
Northern Home + Table Show
Center Gallery hosts the inaugural Northern Home + Table Show Aug. 5-11 at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. A reception to open this group show is Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m. Home is where the art is, and Northern Home + Table celebrates artist-made objects for the abode – from woven and
Free
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Plein Air Weekend Quick Draw and Quick Sale
Plein Air Weekend Quick Draw and Quick Sale
ARTISTS PAINT THE CRYSTAL RIVER The theme of this year’s Quick Draw is the Crystal River. This gem of a waterway gently meanders through Glen Arbor beginning at the intersection/trailhead of CR675 (Crystal View Road), the east side of Glen Arbor and along M22 before heading toward Lake Michigan. Artist paintings must have some part
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Port Oneida Herigage Run, 10K, 5K, Run/Walk
August 6 Saturday, Port Oneida Heritage Run – 5k, 10k Run/Walk Run for the Farms! Kids Schoolhouse Dash; Tiller’s 10K Run, and a hilly 5 k. Run in one of the most beautiful places in Michigan and raise money for historic preservation in the National Park. Information and registration. We depend on volunteers to help
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Plein Air Reception And Wet Painting Sale
Plein Air Reception And Wet Painting Sale
Participating artists in the Paint Out return their completed works ready for display to the Glen Arbor Art Association late in the day for a juried exhibit and “wet painting” sale and reception. Our Guest juror will award three cash prizes. A fourth prize, the People’s Choice Award, is determined by popular vote at the
$10
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Raku Firing
Raku Firing
As part of the Northern Home + Table exhibition at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, exhibiting potter John Huston will conduct a raku firing on Sunday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m. on the gallery’s side yard. Raku is an ancient Japanese method of firing clay objects using natural materials -- paper, dried
Free
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Manitou Music Festival: Dave Hardin Trio
Manitou Music Festival: Dave Hardin Trio
Dave Hardin’s music exemplifies the combination of folk music, bluegrass, twang, and flat-top pickin’, now known as Americana. His songs come from life observed, both the hardships and the triumphs. Dave’s trio includes Lauren Hardin, accordion and Bob DeCocq, bass.
$15
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Manitou Music Festival presents the Dave Hardin Trio
Manitou Music Festival presents the Dave Hardin Trio
Dave Hardin’s music exemplifies the combination of folk music, bluegrass, twang, and flat-top pickin’, now known as Americana. His songs come from life observed, both the hardships and the triumphs. Dave’s trio includes Lauren Hardin, accordion and Bob DeCocq, bass.
$15
6 events,
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Chamber Member Meeting – August 2016
Chamber Member Meeting – August 2016
August 9th, 2016 Please join us for the August Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting. This months meeting will be hosted by Sue at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor. Thank you Sue! Schedule 5:30pm | Social 6:15pm | Meeting We hope to see you there! Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.
Free
6 events,
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Manitou Music Festival presents Goitse
Manitou Music Festival presents Goitse
Forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick University’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Goitse have graduated with a musical maturity worthy of the greatest. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from Ireland and abroad, which make each set entertaining and unique.
$15
7 events,
Port Oneida Rural and Cultural Fair
History comes to life at six historic farmsteads and the Port Oneida Schoolhouse in Port Oneida. Presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Event is free, see our website for full information. Park pass required.
Farm Fresh: New Paintings by Jeff Condon
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. 12 with a 6 p.m. reception, and runs through Aug. 18. Center Gallery is located at
Free
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Port Oneida Chicken BBQ
Port Oneida Chicken BBQ
August 12th 4:30 – 6:30 Port Oneida Chicken BBQ At Charles Olsen Farm – proceeds benefit the Port Oneida Fair. Must buy tickets in advance. $15 donation. Music by Northport Community Band. Tickets will be available starting June 30th. Ticket Information
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Level 1 – Foundation in Self Governance
Level 1 – Foundation in Self Governance
This event is an Applied Civics course for all ages (recommended 9+ years of age), being held at a private home in Glen Arbor, MI August 14th from 2-8pm.
50$
5 events,
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Manitou Music Festival presents Summer Singers
Manitou Music Festival presents Summer Singers
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
5 events,
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Manitou Music Festival presents Mark Lavengood
Manitou Music Festival presents Mark Lavengood
Mark Lavengood is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and dobro player. Eccentricity and diversity are two names of his main frame. “Lavengood has woven together a sound quilt of friendship and American Roots music that could have only happened in Michigan,” according to Seth Bernard.
Free
6 events,
Volunteer Preservation Project – North Manitou Island
Our 8th trip to North Manitou to work on preservation projects on Cottage Row, a series of resort cottages sitting along the bluff, from the 1800s. Come for a minimum of 3 nights or more. opportunities for hikes and beautiful sunsets! Fills up quickly and preference is given to previous volunteers so sign up soon.
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Music on the Mountain – Crossroads Band
Music on the Mountain – Crossroads Band
Crossroads is an all family band that performs jazz, funk, and contemporary music. Although Paul, the band's lead percussionist, always had visions of a family band, he never dreamed it would develop into what it has. Joined by teenage sons Alex, lead guitarist and Steven, bass and vocalist and youngest John who serves up vocals and
$15
5 events,
Mokuhanga: New Japanese Woodblock Print by Linda Beeman
Linda Beeman, an Owosso, Michigan, resident specializing in Japanese woodblock printing, exhibits prints of Northern Michigan’s landscape and lakeshores, Aug. 19-Sept. 1 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Aug. 19, 6 p.m. with a reception for the artist. Beeman practices a time-consuming art with ancient roots in Japan.
Free
5 events,
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Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Explore the Milky Way, Mars, and Saturn with park rangers and astronomers in the Dune Climb parking lot on Saturday, September 3 from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Experience the late summer night sky in near total darkness. During the event, Grand Traverse
$7 – $15
5 events,
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Free Find Your Park Concert– Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
Free Find Your Park Concert– Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
- On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass. Krolikowski will present a program featuring original
Free with park pass
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Free Find Your Park Concert–Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
Free Find Your Park Concert–Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass. Krolikowski will present a program featuring original works written
$07 – $015
2 events,
Streets, Beaches, Cafes: Jazz Painting by Lisa Flahive
Traverse City artist Lisa Flahive paints the immediacy of local streets, beaches, cafes and jazz clubs. Her view of these diverse worlds will be on display at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, Sept. 2-15. A reception opens the exhibition on Sept. 2, 6-8 p.m. Working in a range of water-based paints, Flahive
Free
4 events,
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InstaMeet At Port Oneida Rural Historic District at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
InstaMeet At Port Oneida Rural Historic District at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a free InstaMeet event to celebrate the National Park Service (NPS) centennial. An InstaMeet is an interactive, in-park event, allowing visitors meet up, take photos, and get to know each other. Once the visitors meet, they will accompany a park
$07 – $015
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Gallery Opening + Live Music by
Gallery Opening + Live Music by
Labor Day weekend ~ Synchronicity will host 2 man group "Plumville Project" playing eclectic live music for our gallery opening, also serving wine and cheese.
