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Glen Arbor Arts Center announces new director
NewsTraverse City resident Sarah Kime will become the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s (GAAC) new executive director on Dec. 3. She takes the reins of this impactful and growing Leelanau County arts organization following the retirement of Peg McCarty, who has directed the GAAC since 2003.
Empire holds annual artisan marketplace
NewsDon’t miss Empire’s Artisan Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Empire Township Hall. The annual event is organized by the Empire Area Community Center.
Old Art Building hosts Merry MarketPlace, Joshua Davis, May Erlewine
NewsThe Leelanau Community Cultural Center will host Holly POP! Come to the Old Art Building in Leland, on Nov. 23-24 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and step into a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, featuring distinctive artisanal products and celebrate the beauty of the holiday season.
Chickadeeland—it’s a “twilogy”
NewsBill Smith’s latest book, Chickadeeland, celebrates national parks and shores of America, including Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Michael Soukup, recently retired chief scientist for the National Park Service, calls Chickadeeland “a beautiful, delightful introduction to America’s natural wonders.”
Leland hosts Tree Lighting, PJ party, Shop Local event
NewsLight up Leland for the holidays on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. The event begins with the lighting of the tree at Christmas Tree Corner followed by Santa riding in a fire engine to the Village Green where you can enjoy more tree lighting, caroling, treats and time with Santa.
Shop local in your PJs, wheel your bed through town
NewsShop the “PJ Party” in Glen Arbor for a “Better than Black Friday” experience. Participating retailers offer specials during the event hours on Friday, Nov. 23, from 6:30-9 am. Come out to shop dressed comfy and festive in your PJ’s! Following the event, plan to grab a warm drink and a bite to eat too!
Growing Farmers, Feeding Artists at Loma
NewsSpending a moment in the shade with Nic Theisen is a treat. It doesn’t take long into our interview before I start wishing I could be one of Loma Farm’s privileged 50 CSA shareholders, to be invited to private farm gatherings, receive personalized typeset pressed thank-you notes, and follow more closely the agricultural calendar as visually and deliciously evoked by his wit and craft.
Glen Lake Library holds 20th annual children’s holiday book drive
NewsA special holiday tradition continues on Nov. 17 as the Glen Lake Library in Empire kicks off its annual call for children’s books. The Friends of the Library, in cooperation with Glen Lake School, Parenting Communities and Head Start, are once again collecting donations of new children’s books for children whose families are in need of assistance this holiday season.
Glen Lake Library hosts Shenandoah Chefalo
NewsThe Glen Lake Library in Empire will host child advocate Shenandoah Chefalo on Thursday, Nov. 15. Shenandoah will share her book Garbage Bag Suitcase, a memoir of her challenging childhood within the foster care system.
Crafting the elements of Michigan writing
NewsWayne State University Press just published a collection of creative nonfiction essays and stories by Michigan writers called ELEMENTAL. The collection is edited by Anne-Marie Oomen, an author, poet and teacher who lives in Empire. ELEMENTAL will celebrate its launch at the Glen Arbor Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 15.