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Glen Arbor Arts Center welcomes composer Kramer Elwell

After a year’s hiatus for construction, the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Artist-in-Residence [AIR] program resumes in 2018. Composer Kramer Elwell comes to Glen Arbor from Washington State in June to participate in the AIR program.

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Oomen presents Lake Michigan Mermaid at Glen Arbor Arts Center

For Empire resident Anne-Marie Oomen, Lake Michigan and all of our state’s water are part of her soul. The legend of the great Sleeping Bear is also embedded in her, as are legends of mermaids and mermen kept by indigenous peoples, particularly those along Lake Superior.

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A Father’s Day story: Bob Sutherland remembers his dad, Dale

By Bob Sutherland Sun contributor Cherry Republic is heading into its 30th year. It amazes me every day that this niche business has survived with me leading it, as I personally have more weaknesses than Popeye without spinach. Every major accomplishment in the past 15 years has been implemented by talented staff like Roni Hazelton, […]

Parade of Homes includes Crystal River modern farm house

The Grand Traverse Area Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes, June 14-17, will include a modern farm house on the Crystal River just steps away from downtown Glen Arbor.

League of Women Voters honors Kirkwood, Kromkowski

One hundred members and friends attended the May 23 League of Women Voters Leelanau County (LWVLC) annual dinner. There, the LWVLC awarded its Outstanding Community Member Award to Liz Kirkwood, executive director of For Love of Water (FLOW).

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Ryan DeCook sets new course record to win 2018 M22 Challenge

Photo by Jake Holtrop From staff reports Ryan DeCook, 37, of Washington, Mich., won the 10th annual M22 Challenge on June 9 with a course-breaking record of 1:11:02. He beat 900 other athletes in the iconic Glen Arbor triathlon that includes a grueling 2-mile dune climb in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a 17-mile […]

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The Exchange/Flea hosts artist Sally Peckham

The Exchange/Flea will host Lake Ann landscapes and wildlife artist Sally Peckham, paired with a white wine Pacentra from Ciccone Vineyard and Winery during the Suttons Bay Art Walk, which is scheduled for Friday, June 15, from 5-9 p.m.

Leelanau County government seeks your opinion

The Leelanau County Planning Commission is working to update the Leelanau General Plan, a county-wide plan regarding future development and land use in the county. The Commission is asking for your opinion on various topics such as: housing, jobs, economic development and recreation.

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Glen Arbor gets a new doc

Mark McBride, aka “Doctor Bear”, opened his Glen Arbor practice in March next to the Martin Company. He sees patients on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Glen Arbor.

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M-22 Challenge turns 10

The M-22 Challenge, which will be held for the 10th time on Saturday, June 9, is a multi-discipline event that combines running, cycling, and paddling in a 22-mile race.