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Glen Arbor Arts Center unveils Manitou Music compilation CD
NewsThe Glen Arbor Arts Center’s (GAAC) iconic Manitou Music series has been captured in a new compilation CD. Jack Conners, the former Manitou Music Series director and owner of Perfect World Studios in Traverse City, has curated and produced a selection of eclectic and inspired music from the Manitou Music 2013-2018 concert seasons.
Parenting Communities of Leelanau hosts family event with Miriam Pico
NewsParenting Communities of Leelanau County announced it will host its first community-wide event for families with young children. This fun, family-friendly event is happening Wednesday, September 1, at Herman Park pavilion in Suttons Bay. A simple pizza dinner will be offered from 5:30-6 pm, followed by Miriam Pico who will perform a bilingual interactive music program for kids and families from 6-7 pm.
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department issues order requiring masks in grades K-12
NewsOn Friday, Aug. 27, the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department issued a Public Health Order requiring universal masking in grades K-12 for all school districts within the department’s two county jurisdiction of Benzie and Leelanau counties. Schools in the district, including Suttons Bay, Lake Leelanau St. Mary, and Benzie Central, had planned to open the school year with a masks-optional policy—prior to the Health Department’s public order on Friday.
Meet the Griffiths—the couple behind Mel & Fell
NewsThe Glen Arbor Sun caught up with Melanie and Tim Griffith as they were preparing the week’s meal deliveries for their successful and dynamic new catering company, Mel & Fell. Read about their journey.
Pow Wow Postcards
NewsLate August is the time when Peshawbestown in Leelanau County typically hosts its annual Pow Wow, a vital part of Native culture. A social gathering, it’s a time to dance, to feast, and to share stories. Vendors sell their crafts, children dance and spectators gather and watch the dancers move to the beat of the drum. The colors swirl and the Native pride is palpable. These photos featuring past Pow Wows were taken by Minnie Wabanimkee, a Native artist and photographer.
Glen Arbor Arts Center cancels “Everyday Objects” opening reception
NewsThe Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) is canceling the August 27 opening reception for its new exhibition Everyday Objects. The ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have made large, indoor gatherings difficult. In deference to public health and safety, the tradition of opening receptions will resume when the pandemic has passed.
Gersensons expand curling, sell Leelanau hotels, close Cedar City Market
NewsDavid and Theresa Gersenson, who launched the Leelanau Curling Club and opened Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse in Maple City in 2019, are betting big on curling and growing the sport into new markets. They have launched Curl Austin and opened a curling facility in Austin, Texas. Meanwhile, the Gersensons, who at one point owned eight different local businesses, have taken several steps back, prompted in part by the struggle to find managers and employees. They have sold the Sylvan Inn and M22 Inn Glen Arbor to employees and sold M22 Inn Suttons Bay. In addition, they will close Cedar City Market.
Cedar polka dances again
NewsThe gas pump speakers at Bunting’s Cedar Market play the polka favorite “Roll out the barrel.” A new sign on the side of the building reads “Welcome to Cedar. Hometown of Rifino Valentine,” an homage to the Valentine Detroit spirits maker. Down by the ballfields, the massive 120 x 270 square-foot white tent is up and ready for crowds. And Srodek’s has arrived from the Polish Detroit enclave of Hamtramck with a wagon full of the best Kielbasa and Pierogis this side of the Atlantic. Cedar Polka Fest is back!
The Inland Seas Education Association – Onward Bound!
NewsJust about everyone has noticed the quite distinct red-sailed, emerald green hulled schooner traversing the waters around Leelanau County. This is the 77-foot schoolship, Inland Seas. A beloved ship to many, she has been around for more than 28 years now. Thomas Michael Kelly, the ship’s first captain, would be filled with joy to know that his original visions are being carried on well beyond his passing back in January 2016.
Biking through history with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear
NewsBiking’s booming popularity, along with record-setting National Parks visitation over the past several years, is creating new ways to love our natural and historic treasures. Adding to these trends is a need to be outside while social distancing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And with the 22-mile long, motorless Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail traversing Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Susan Pocklington of Empire came up with a great idea. “People want to bike in the park,” said Pocklington, executive director of Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear (PHSB). “They ride past an old house or barn, and wonder about it. Why not learn about the history you’re riding through?”