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Leelanau Historical Society hosts Wrecks and Rescues of the Manitou Passage
Historical Feature, Upcoming EventJoin the Leelanau Historical Society for its next program, Wrecks and Rescues of the Manitou Passage, on Wednesday, July 18, at 4 p.m. The Leelanau Historical Society is located at 203 E. Cedar Street in Leland.
Sleeping Bear Press publishes Gwen Frostic Story
Historical Feature, Local PersonalityAnn Arbor-based Sleeping Bear Press has published a children’s picture book titled Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story. The author, St. Paul, Minn.-based Lindsey McDivitt, has been promoting the book this month with appearances in Traverse City and Petoskey.
Glen Lake Woman’s Club holds 48th annual Art Fair
Upcoming EventThe 48th annual Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair will take place on July 18 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. There is no admission charge. The event hosts 100 artists to represent most areas of the art world. Lunch is available including “walking tacos”.
Historic Preservation Society features Discovery Days a Poor Farm
Historical Feature, Upcoming EventDo you have any memorabilia about the Leelanau County Poor Farm? Share your memories with the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society during two upcoming Discovery Days: Saturday, July 14, and Saturday, July 28, both events from 10 a.m. until noon at the Kasson Township Hall (10988 S. Newman Rd., near Maple City).
Manitou Music Festival features Mulebone, Jeremy Kittel, Moxie Strings, Kathy Lamar
Upcoming EventThe blues duo Mulebone returns to the Manitou Music Festival (MMF) stage on Sunday, July 15, at 8 pm. Mulebone brings inventive instrumental know-how and expressive blues that evoke the Mississippi Delta to Studio Stage at 6023 S. Lake St. behind Lake Street Studios.
Glen Arbor Arts Center takes new view on water
Upcoming EventJuly 15-19 is Water Week at the Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC). As part of its exhibition “New Views: Water = Life = Art,” the GAAC offers three events that examine water from different perspectives.
Sailing at the Glen Lake Yacht Club since 1941
Historical Feature, Sports/Adventure, Upcoming EventOn July 18-19, the Glen Lake Yacht Club (GLYC) will host the annual Butterfly Nationals sailing regatta, which brings together both junior and adult sailors from all over the nation. This is the third time that the GLYC hosts the event. Both the regatta and GLYC have rich traditions and history, and for decades have played a large part of life “Up North” for hundreds of families.
Beach Bards Bonfire turns 30
Historical Feature, Local PersonalityWho knew?! No one imagined that an idea hatched on bar stools at Art’s Tavern (the source of many brilliant ideas) by Bob Sutherland and me over 30 years ago would live so long.
Riverside Shakespeare celebrates 19th summer with Merchant of Venice
Upcoming EventFor the past 18 summers, Riverside Shakespeare has entertained patrons in Traverse City, Leelanau and Antrim counties with performances of William Shakespeare’s plays. For this 19th season, Riverside Shakespeare will present a modern-day take on “The Merchant of Venice” set in Venice Beach, Calif.
Old Art Building in Leland features Artists’ Market
Upcoming EventThe 21st annual Artists’ Market will be held at the Old Art Building in Leland on Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature more than 80 art booths on the lawn, on Cedar Street and inside the building.