Share this:
- Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
- Share on X (Opens in new window) X
- Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
- Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
- Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
- Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
- Print (Opens in new window) Print
- Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
Post-war German immigrant creates gifts of wood for all
Historical Feature, Local PersonalityIn the shade of the old locusts at lovely Dorsey Park on Little Glen Lake lies the original Dorsey cabin. Built around 1860, it’s one of the oldest structures, if not the oldest building, in Leelanau County. On any given day, from April to October, you might find the cabin door open. There, you’ll see an 83-year-old man working at his scroll saw, creating beautiful, ornate items. He gives away everything he makes.
Uhlmann features northern Michigan woods
Upcoming EventLeelanau County painter Lynn Uhlmann sees the forest, and the trees, and it’s all there on her canvases. Uhlmann returns to Center Gallery in Glen Arbor for a show of her favorite subject, northern Michigan’s woods, July 20-26. A reception to open this show is Friday, July 20, 6 p.m.-sundown in the gallery at 6023 S. Lake St.
Brewing coffee, making music, pursuing the dream
Local PersonalityMorgan Arrowood, 25, Vince Grimaldi, 26, and Levi Garrett, 23, all work full-time, 40-hour-a-week jobs. Arrowood and Grimaldi work as baristas at Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company in Glen Arbor and Garrett works in construction. But after they finish work for the day, they turn their attention to their real passion: music.
Glen Arbor Players present Summer Cottage, Diaries of Adam and Eve
Upcoming EventThe curtain goes up twice in July for the Glen Arbor Players (GAP). On July 20-21, GAP performs Leland playwright Priscilla Cogan’s new work, “The Summer Cottage,” at 7:30 pm at the Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, just north of Glen Arbor. Cogan’s work, a comedy-drama, brings four generations of women to a lakeside cottage where they confront a range of persistent issues and old ghosts. “The Summer Cottage” is built around adult themes, such as abortion, spirits and sexuality, and is rated PG-13.
Tour de TART features family bike ride on Leelanau Trail
Upcoming EventTART Trails is thrilled to host the 18th annual Tour de TART bicycle tour on Friday July 20, from 4-6 p.m. More than 600 people of all ages will hit the TART and Leelanau Trails for an evening ride that begins in Traverse City at Darrow Park and ends at Village Marina and Park in Suttons Bay.
Leelanau Chamber holds Wine on the Water
Upcoming EventThe Leelanau Peninsula Wine on the Water Festival will feature tastes from 10 Leelanau wineries, a distillery, and brewery as well as delicious food from Leelanau restaurants. Live music from three bands includes Jeff Bihlman and Soul Patch.
Eating south-of-the-border in Leelanau
Business Feature, Food/Organic LivingIf you’re in Leelanau County with a craving for carne asada, tacos, burritos, or incredible nachos, here’s a guide to some of your best bets.
Friends of Fishtown hold Fishtown 5K
Upcoming EventThe Friends of Fishtown celebrate the 10th year of the annual Fishtown 5K on Saturday, July 21, at 9 a.m. In honor of this they’ve declared 2018 “The Year of the Tug.” In addition to the usual medals given at the 5K, specific medals will be given for best fish tug costumes as well as the first three tugs to cross the finish line.
How to spend the perfect day in Suttons Bay
Business FeatureThe morning heat was starting to sizzle as I escaped into the shade of the woods. I was just south of Suttons Bay on the TART trail pedaling north towards a dunk in the lake and a hearty breakfast. Dappled sun bounced off the clean pavement ahead as I shifted gears for more speed, energized by a cool breeze and the sight of the exit for Hop Lot.
Empire celebrates Anchor Day
Upcoming EventCome celebrate the anniversary of the raising of Empire’s now-famous anchor from the depths of Lake Michigan in July 1977. The celebration on Saturday, July 21, begins with an Anchor Day Fun Run at 9 a.m. (registration 8:45) at the Empire Beach Park Pavilion.