Art and camaraderie in Glen Arbor

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By Nadine Gilmer Sun contributor Just west of the Good Harbor Grill and Boone Docks, on the Lake Michigan side of M-109 in Glen Arbor, are several art galleries run by four women who have developed an interesting camaraderie over the years. They’ve even gone so far as to call themselves sisters. They are Ruth […]

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“Sleeping Bear and elsewhere”

By Lindsay Simmons Sun contributor He’s a world traveler, but after 57 years of visiting Leelanau County, Craig Capehart still can’t get enough of the area. Capehart recently combined his travels, his family history of visiting The Homestead resort and his passionate love for photography. The result is his first public photo show, “Sleeping Bear […]

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Manitou Music Festival welcomes Josh White, the Photographers and Kat Eggleston

From staff reports The Manitou Music Festival continues its 19th season of exciting and diverse concerts, featuring classical, jazz, blues, folk, country and bluegrass music in some of Leelanau County’s most idyllic settings. On Wednesday, July 22 at 8 p.m., Josh White, Jr. will perform outdoors at the Lake Street Studio Stage in Glen Arbor. […]

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Claudia Schmidt

The creative noisemaker is back. Local musical favorite Claudia Schmidt will return to Glen Arbor after a hiatus of nearly a decade. She’ll perform on Wednesday, July 22 at The River at Crystal Bend.

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Shout Sister Shout: Steppin’ In It to Perform at Dune Climb

Press release The Manitou Music Festival’s annual free family Dune Climb Concert takes place on Sunday, July 12 at 7 p.m. in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at the base of the Dune Climb. This year’s concert will get everyone up and dancing when Michigan’s own Shout Sister Shout: Steppin’ In It with Rachael […]

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Manitou Music Festival Kicks Off With Stars and Stripes

From staff reports On Friday, July 3, the Northport Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. outdoors at the Glen Arbor Athletic Club. This free concert is the first concert of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s 2009 Manitou Music Festival and will feature patriotic music. The Northport Community Band has existed for many years and […]

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Inaugural M-22 Challenge to feature running, biking, paddling

By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor The famous Sleeping Bear Dune Climb has hosted many events since the great mother bear lay down here and slumbered. Thousands of children have tumbled down this dune, their hair filling with beach sand. Chamber orchestras have played at its base, their music rising up the hill and moving toward […]

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Girls Night Out

Come and sample what Glen Arbor has to offer women, in the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Thursday, June 18. You’ll find music, chocolate, wine and food, not to mention shoes, scarves, beauty products, jewelry, clothing and lavender soap. You can even get a massage, talk to an investment or insurance counselor, or learn about […]

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Dart For Art on June 27

Press release The Glen Arbor Art Association is on the run. Join us for fresh morning air and a little exercise at the 3rd annual Dart for Art 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 a.m. This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Race Director TJ Ewing promises […]

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Safe Passage holds fundraiser concert in Traverse City

From staff reports The Great Lakes Friends of Safe Passage will hold a fundraiser concert featuring Marta Goméz on June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Milliken Auditorium in nearby Traverse City. Tickets are $40. A limited number of discounted tickets for students and children are available on a first come basis. Call (231) 590-6072 […]

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