Press release Thirty years ago, in July 1978, the Glen Lake Community Library held its first book sale to raise funds for the library. Now, 30 years later, with thousands of books donated and hundreds of volunteer hours spent sorting and organizing those books, the community can continue to show its support for the library […]
Press release Sarah Grant, creator/owner of Sticks Furniture and Object Art, will appear as a guest artist at the seventh annual Sticks Trunk Show, July 31-August 2 at Ruth Conklin Gallery. Hours for the exhibition and personal appointments with Ms. Grant and staff for custom orders are from 2:30-5 p.m. Thursday, July 31 and 10 […]
By Pat Stinson Sun contributor Leaning toward me in the movie theater, my husband whispered in my ear, “Bet you like him!” The moment was a revealing one, not only for the character in the movie but also for me, or would be in the years to follow. As it happened, the moment was also […]
By Pat Stinson Sun contributor It’s been 17 years since I lived on Lake Street in Glen Arbor and cross-country skied to work at The Homestead. Since then, my career path has meandered almost as much as the Crystal River. And, though I moved just 25 driving minutes southeast of the resort, seven years have […]
Press release On Tuesday, July 29, the Glen Arbor Women’s Club will host the second annual “Running Bear 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Run”. The Club hopes to improve upon a very successful inaugural race last year. As in 2007, the 5K event is open to everyone, young and old, running or walking. The 5K Run/Walk […]
By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Once again, Harry Fried is shaking up the local art scene and challenging the parameters of how we define art. The Manitou Music Festival will hold its third annual Art’s Collage on the stage behind the Lake Street Studios on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29 and 30, with both shows […]
By Corin Blust Sun contributor Leelanau County activist Sally Neal’s paintings are full of strikingly vibrant colors and candid messages. They emit a raw, emotional feeling that speaks of traditional Mexican art, Willem DeKooning’s Woman paintings, and the later works of Pablo Picasso. Her acrylic canvasses are not classically beautiful in the sense that the […]
By Chuck Olson Sun contributor Invasive sea lampreys are in the Crystal River. More than 50 were seen entering the river from Lake Michigan in late May and early June. Spawning pairs were found in the river on June 3 and June 25. Sea lampreys are aggressive, attach to their prey with a suction-cup-like mouth, […]
By Pat Stinson Sun contributor On June 2, the Empire Area Museum’s newest permanent exhibit came to rest on the front lawn after two years of planning and hours of restoration work by Empire museum members and other supporters. “Most of the work was completed in the last month,” says Dave Taghon, the museum’s president. […]
Press release On the evening of Sunday, July 27, owners Nick and Livia Vandenbelt and Chef Greg Murphy of the North Centennial Inn will host a special dinner featuring Vietnamese cuisine. Last fall long-time friend Tim Leahy proposed preparing a Vietnamese dinner at North this summer. Tim is currently finishing a Master’s degree in Southeast […]