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Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts Flags Exhibit, artist in residence
NewsFlags are objects that are saturated with meaning. The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) will explore some of that territory in its summer 2022 exhibition FLAGS. The exhibition opens May 27 and continues through August 18. FLAGS may be viewed in the GAAC Main Gallery and online.
Glen Arbor Arts Center and Interlochen put classical music in unique places
News, Upcoming EventInterlochen Arts Academy’s “Sound Garden Quintet” plans to “take over” Glen Arbor this June and bring free classical music pop-up performances to various public spaces and businesses. The goal of Sound Garden, which launched in the Grand Traverse area last summer, is to “plant music in unexpected places.”
Glen Lake Library hosts Christine Yared, May 23
Upcoming EventJoin the Glen Lake Library—based in Empire—for a conversation with Christine Yared, author of Private Love, Public School , a 2022 Michigan Notable Book.
Leland Fishtown’s past, present, and the woman guiding its future
Historical Feature, Local PersonalityLeland’s Fishtown is riding high these days, turning the corner on three years of shanty lifts and other reconstruction efforts imperative to preserving the future of this historic landmark as lake levels rise. This year has brought recognition on multiple levels, earning Fishtown a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and the Michigan Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.
New Leelanau County Internet provider hosts ‘meet & greet’ May 23-24
Upcoming EventAgri-Valley Services (AVS), an internet provider serving Michigan’s Thumb and Northern regions, will soon begin offering high-speed internet service to rural areas within Leelanau County. To provide information about the company and its internet offerings, AVS will host public ‘Meet & Greet” events on Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, at the Leelanau County Government Center.
Shop Small, Eat Local in Glen Arbor
NewsBatter up! Step up to the plate and take a swing during Glen Arbor’s season opener. The “Shop Small, Eat Local” campaign takes place May 20-22.
Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts artist in resident David LeGault
Upcoming EventGlen Arbor Arts Center artist-in-resident David LeGault talks about residency on Friday, May 13, noon in the GAAC classroom. The presentation is open to public at no charge. LeGault, a resident of Westland, Michigan, used his residency to work on and revise a collection of essays on the subject of board games, and the history of games. LeGault will discuss his book revisions, and the mechanics of crafting a unified narrative.
A Summer Romance: Michigan State University finds Leland
Historical Feature, NewsThe Old Art Building in Leland will present a retrospective exhibit showcasing the artwork of former students and instructors who took part in a 50-year summer program established in 1939 Leland by Michigan State University (MSU). “A Summer Romance: MSU Finds Leland,” will open May 12-18.
Leelanau Township Community Foundation, Northport Arts Association hold Open House, showcase new ClayWorks studio
NewsThe Leelanau Township Community Foundation is co-hosting an open house with the Northport Arts Association (NAA) and the Northport Performing Arts at 301 N. Mill Street, Northport, on Wednesday, May 11 from 4-6 p.m. The NAA will be showcasing their exciting new ClayWorks studio.
Bahle beats Bunek in recall election. Democrats take control of Leelanau County Commission for first time
NewsDemocrat Lois Bahle beat Republican Will Bunek today in a District 3 recall election that will swing the majority on the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners to the Democrats for the first time in county history. Today’s recall election was precipitated by controversial statements Bunek made in September 2021, during a board committee meeting, when he pushed to zero out funding for Early Childhood Services which Leelanau voters had narrowly approved in a 2019 millage.