The Homestead hosts Ullr Festival

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The Homestead’s Ullr Festival will continue every weekend through February and potentially into March as well, depending on the weather. Named for the Norse God of snow and winter, the Ullr Festival offers residents and visitors fun on the slopes and additional activities above and beyond slicing through the snow. “We came up with the idea of an Ullr Festival as a way to help non-skiers enjoy their time. It’s also a great way for those who do want to hit the slopes to further enjoy the area and our resort,” said Robert Kuras, owner and CEO of The Homestead.

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Leland Gliders ski Vasa race

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The Leland Gliders club—coached by Karen Kirt—will participate in the North American Vasa cross-country ski race near Traverse City this weekend. The Gliders will join for the seventh year in a row. They are the only Leelanau County ski club racing in the Vasa, the region’s preeminent cross-country ski race. Kirt’s group includes two seventh graders, a sixth grader and a fourth grader, all of whom will ski the Junior Vasa on Saturday afternoon.

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Glen Arbor businesses celebrate “Galentine’s Night”

Gather your friends and embark on a fun-filled Galentine’s Night in Glen Arbor on Friday, Feb. 7, from 4–7 pm. Enjoy a night of shopping, recreation, and special activities at participating businesses—whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day or simply looking for a fun night out.

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Samantha Brown’s “Places to Love” features northern Michigan

For 25 years, Samantha Brown has crossed the world hosting a popular travel television program. This year, her “Places to Love” will feature Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Traverse City Tourism will host a free premiere of Brown’s Places to Love (PBS) on Tuesday, Feb 18, at 5:30 pm at the City Opera House. The event is free, and a cash bar featuring local beer and wine will be available.

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Shady Lane Cellars launches book club

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New this year at the Suttons Bay-based estate winery, Shady Lane Cellars, pair a glass of wine with a thrilling new read. Shady Lane Cellars Book Club debuts this month. The first selection is “Murder in the Merlot” by Michigan’s own Aaron Stander, author of the Ray Elkins mystery series and host of IPR’s Michigan Writers on the Air. The novel is paired with Shady Lane Cellars Hartwick Red, a red blend barrel-aged in French oak with expressions of dried cherry, espresso and earthy truffles. The first meeting is set for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30.

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Vendor applications accepted for Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair

The Glen Lake Woman’s Club is accepting vendor applications until March 20 for the Woman’s Club’s 53rd annual Art Fair, which will be held on July 16 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. This annual, juried Art Fair features artists carefully selected to represent one-of-a kind art pieces for sale at the Township Hall. The Art Fair features artisans in many mediums including pottery, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry.

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“Lake Leelanau Spirit of the Lake” screens in Traverse City

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The Leelanau Historical Society proudly presents “Lake Leelanau, Spirit of the Lake,” a captivating documentary that dives into the history and nostalgia of Lake Leelanau—a cherished body of water in Leelanau County. The film will screen on Jan. 28 at 7 pm at The Alluvion, located on the second floor of the Commongrounds Building in Traverse City. Pre-sale tickets cost $12, or $15 at the door. Produced by the Leelanau Historical Society and directed by Keith Patterson of Manitou Films, this film is a heartfelt tribute to the lake’s enduring legacy. The film is a recipient of a 2024 State History Award from the Historical Society of Michigan.

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Leelanau wineries offer special wintertime events

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’Tis the season for—wine? According to the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association, a.k.a. the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, yes, it is. As a matter of fact, it’s pretty much always the season for wine. While the tasting rooms are most crowded in the summer and fall is harvest season in the vineyards, there are still plenty of reasons to visit wineries in the winter. Starting with the wines themselves, of course, but beyond that, there are a number of special events in the wintertime. “Our wine trail events are all about bringing people together to celebrate the exceptional wines that make our region so special,” said Andie Hobbins, managing director for the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. “Northern Michigan is producing wines of outstanding quality, and we love sharing that with visitors from near and far.”

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Front Porch hosts fourth annual Leelanau Suds-Raiser

The Front Porch, a beloved retail lifestyle store in Suttons Bay specializing in kitchen, home, gift, and gourmet products, is thrilled to announce its fourth annual Leelanau Suds-Raiser, a special event that blends community spirit with a great cause. This tradition was created as a tribute to the original owner of The Front Porch, Bobbi Eggert, whose passion for helping others inspired the founding of the Leelanau Laundry Project. The fourth annual Leelanau Suds-Raiser will be held Jan. 23-26 at 207 St. Joseph Street in Suttons Bay.

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Up North Pride, ACLU present “Know Your Rights”

Up North Pride, ACLU of Michigan and local legal experts will host a legal question and answer session, Know Your RIghts: An LGBTQ+ Legal Q&A at the Traverse Area District Library at 6 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The evening will include discussion on a variety of issues, especially with the incoming administration and possible changes that may impact the 2SLGBTQ+ community, led by Jay Kaplan, staff attorney for the ACLU of Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Project. “Based on the policy positions of the Trump campaign, we can anticipate that these will be challenging times for LGBTQ+ rights. It’s important to know about the issues, the current laws, and how all of us can play a role in ensuring that LGBTQ+ people are afforded full equality and fairness,” said Kaplan.

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