A Spectacular Week (and month!) for The Arts in Glen Arbor

by Andrea Stupka
Sun contributor

June 26-30, 9am to 1pm
The Glen Arbor Art Association is pleased to host a photography workshop lead by Steve Boyce and Hallie Levine of Ann Arbor. Ms. Levine is currently directing a high school photography project in Livingston county, and Mr. Boyce is a freelance photographer with a focus in photo journalism. His publication credits include the New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post and The Progressive. Their workshop will concentrate on the joy of making beautiful images with color photography, using 35mm film. Students may concentrate on either landscape or portraiture and documentary. For more information call (231) 334-6112
Don’t miss a special evening Friday, the 30th !
Many people know Traverse City architect Bob Holdeman for his important civic buildings and beautiful homes, but many may not know of his gift of painting. Holdeman will be joined by his two sons, artists John and Scott, in a 3-man “Holde-men” exhibit which will kick off the Lake Street Studio’s summer season. Opening reception at 6:00 PM, Friday June 30th on Lake Street in Glen Arbor, on display until July 6th. For more information call (231) 334-6112.
Also, come out early to hear as novelist and Interlochen teacher Jack Driscoll reads from his much-anticipated new book Stardog – a knock-out work of fiction which follows his critically-acclaimed Lucky Man, Lucky Woman. Reading begins at 5:30 next door at The Cottage Book Shop, the old log cabin on Lake Street. The author will be signing copies of his book afterwards. For more information call (231) 334-4223.
Upcoming exhibit at Center Gallery, opening July 7th:
The Center Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibit of new work by Maryland-based painter Peggy Hawley, whose vibrant and elegant still life and landscape work is exhibited across the country. On show until July 13th; opening reception 6:00 pm, July 7th at Center Gallery in the Lake Street Studios, Glen Arbor. For more information call (231) 334-6112.
Coming soon ! Back by popular demand! The Manitou Music Festival concert series opens with the stupendous Concert at the Dunes: Legend of the Sleeping Bear, 7:30 pm, July 16th at the National Park Dune Climb, Glen Haven. Admission is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this true celebration of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and the fine arts it has inspired.