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May Erlewine graces Manitou Music series
NewsMay Erlewine is a contemporary folk singer and songwriter based in Traverse City whose pastoral, socially conscious music has won a sizable and growing following throughout the Midwest and beyond. Erlewine performs on Lake Street Studio Stage as part of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Manitou Music series on Sunday, July 28, at 8 pm.
Glen Arbor Arts Center features “Sign of the Times” and “Mapping Home”
NewsAn historic wind storm ripped through Leelanau County in early August 2015, leveling acres of woodland, forest, and residential structures.The broken remains of sheds, docks and other wood structures provided the raw materials for two young entrepreneurs to turn destruction into construction. Siblings Bella and Zack Pryor talk about the small business they created on July 21 at 2 pm at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This program is open to public at no charge.
High water levels hit locals in the wallet
NewsJune swelled Lake Michigan by another 4 inches which is bad news for Megan Grosvenor Munoz, whose family owns and operates Manitou Island Transit. The company ferries passengers on pleasure tours to the Manitou Islands out of Leland. This spring and summer, they’ve had to cancel four or five trips, Munoz says, “because we can’t get people on South [Manitou] safely” due to water splashing over the dock on the island.”
Glen Arbor Arts Center previews exhibitions and programs in 2020
NewsThe Glen Arbor Arts Center will host an informational gathering to share news of the GAAC’s 2020 exhibitions—themes and companion programs—on Saturday, July 27 from 11 am-noon at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street.
Book signings scheduled for “Dune Dragons”
NewsGretchen Rose will hold two events in Glen Arbor for her children’s book Dune Dragons. On July 26, from 10 am-noon, Cherry Republic will host a book signing/reading, and cherry-pit spitting contest; On Aug. 14 at 11:15 am, the Cottage Bookshop will host a book signing/reading and dragon egg-painting event.
Home Tour features homes on Crystal River, Lake Michigan bluff, Fisher Lake, Homestead
NewsThe 2019 Biennial Home Tour is sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library. The tour includes five residences encompassing diverse styles and locations: two homes on the Crystal River (one a warm lodge style and the other an artful contemporary style), an expansive home on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, a beautifully designed home on Fisher Lake, and a charming Homestead duplex.
Historical Society unveils “Maps and Roads of Leelanau”
NewsThe Leelanau Historical Society is pleased to announce their new exhibit “You are Here: Maps and Roads of Leelanau” is open to the public. The exhibit is on display in the Norbert Gits Family Gallery and features maps ranging from 1850-1960. A display of early surveying equipment is also highlighted in the exhibit.
Run faster than the Bear!
NewsOn July 23, the Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & ½ Mile Kids’ Run takes off for its 13th year. What makes a beautiful summer day even better? Spending it with family and friends who take the challenge. You can run or walk the 5K.
Manitou Music series features Jazz North, Ruth and Max Bloomquist, Réalta
NewsJazz North is a “little” big band. And on Sunday, July 21, Jazz North occupies Lake Street Studio Stage in the next Manitou Music concert. The concert begins at 8 pm.
Lake Street Studios hosts Tummino, Richmond
NewsCenter Gallery at Lake Street Studios in Glen Arbor will host an opening reception for painter Judith Tummino on Friday, July 19, from 6-8 pm. Tummino’s work will be featured until July 25. The Gallery is open daily from 11 am-5 pm. Visit LakeStreetStudiosGlenArbor.com for information.