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Take part in taping of new Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore film
Talk of the Town, Upcoming EventDo you love winter at Sleeping Bear Dunes? What’s your favorite winter activity? Do it on camera for a new video being filmed at your favorite national lakeshore.
Leelanau Peninsula Wine features sips & soups
Upcoming EventExperience the magic of our wineries covered in a glistening blanket of snow, while sipping savory soups and hearty chilis paired with delicious Pinot Noirs, Rieslings, Chardonnays and more! The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail presents its Sips & Soups event on Saturday, Jan. 20, from noon until 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a souvenir wine glass. In addition, $5 for each ticket sold is donated to local food banks coordinated by Leelanau Christian Neighbors. Sips & Soups sold out in 2016 and 2017, so get your tickets right away, and select from one of three tours, by visiting LPWines.com.
Season of good reads, part 2
Local PersonalityWhat follows is part two of our short survey of adult books by, or including, area authors, poets and essayists, as well as books with a connection to the area. From first-time to familiar authors, their ability to harness words will impress you and leave you impatient for more. Grab the woolen blanket and come along for the ride.
Peter Richards: Living his dream adventure
Dispatch from Afar, Local PersonalityPeter Richards had an unassuming Leelanau County life, growing up in Suttons Bay, and graduating from Glen Lake High School in 2004. And then it hit: photography entered his life as he entered Northern Michigan University that fall.
Iconic North Bar Lake home within National Lakeshore to be demolished
Historical Feature, Local PersonalityThe beach house overlooking North Bar Lake’s channel to Lake Michigan will be demolished in 2018, says Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore deputy superintendent Tom Ulrich. The home has gone from beautiful to derelict in the two years since its original owner, Edward P. Cole, died. Why will it be torn down and not used for some other purpose? And why was Cole able to stay in his home all this time, when many other land owners literally cried at having to give theirs up when the Park was formed. Here’s the story of what happened and why it’s coming down.
Sleeping Bear Dunes to celebrate MLK Day with free entry
Upcoming EventIn celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Superintendent Scott Tucker is pleased to announce that the entrance fee to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be waived on Monday, Jan. 15.
Dashing through the snow, on a two-horse open sleigh
Business Feature“You wouldn’t believe the number of families that come to Black Horse Farm, ride in our horse-drawn sleighs and then use the family photo in their Christmas card,” said Tom Cyr, who together with wife Kathy own the horse drawn service company near Empire. “Sometimes they send us Christmas cards afterward. That’s rewarding.”
Glen Arbor Arts Center inaugurates new gallery
Local Personality, Upcoming EventThe Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC)—formerly the Glen Arbor Art Association—inaugurates its new gallery and exhibitions space with “New Gallery/New Work,” on Friday, Jan. 12, from 6-8 p.m. A reception to open the exhibition begins at 6 p.m.
What’s in a name: Glen Arbor Art Association becomes Glen Arbor Arts Center
Business Feature, Talk of the TownAs the Glen Arbor Art Association transitions into its newly expanded facility at 6031 S. Lake St., it also embraces a new name: the Glen Arbor Arts Center [GAAC].
Empire holds Snowmobile Drag Race, Roy Taghon Memorial
Upcoming EventCome out to the Empire Airport, 13264 S. Benzonia Trail, on Saturday, Jan. 13, for the third Annual Empire Snowmobile Drag Race / Roy Taghon Memorial featuring a beer tent, live music, and fast sleds. The Drag Race takes place annually to honor the memory of Empire native and snowmobile lover, Roy Taghon. Bring the kids to this family friendly event and experience the thrill of drag racing.