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VanVoorhis exhibits relationship with Sleeping Bear
Upcoming EventPainter Catherine VanVoorhis brings the accumulated knowledge of her three-decades long relationship with the Sleeping Bear Dunes to canvas. An exhibition of VanVoorhis’s take on Leelanau County’s iconic natural features will be exhibited at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This show runs Aug. 11-17. An artist’s reception opens the exhibition on Friday, Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m.
From disrepair to greater care: new potential for Port Oneida’s schoolhouse
Historical Feature, Investigative Article, Upcoming EventWith the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Port Oneida Fair coming up this weekend, folks might notice that the landmark little white schoolhouse just off the junction of M-22 and Port Oneida Road looks better than it did a few years ago.
Rural history comes alive at Port Oneida Fair Fun
Historical Feature, Upcoming EventMark your calendar for the 2017 Port Oneida Fair at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore where history comes alive at six historic sites. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Port Oneida becomes a lively fun-filled location once again. This two-day event includes rural history demonstrations, activities, and special events each day. The event will end Saturday night with solar viewing and an astronomy party.
Glen Lake Community Library holds annual used book sale
Upcoming EventThe Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library will hold their annual book sale August 9-11 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. You will find gently used and new books, games, puzzles, and recordings at this fundraiser for our wonderful library.
Manitou Music Festival poster competition
Upcoming EventThe Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) invites artists to submit original paintings for the annual Manitou Music Festival poster competition. The limited edition posters are popular, and sold through the GAAA and selected shops and art galleries in Leelanau County. The competition is open to anyone who is a current GAAA member.
Gothard Sisters bring Celtic to Manitou Music Festival
Upcoming EventPacific Northwest meets Northwest Michigan when The Gothard Sisters bring their Celtic sound to the Manitou Music Festival on Wednesday, August 9, 8 p.m. at the Leelanau School lawn, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor.
Uncle Z: songs audiences love that nobody else plays
Local Personality, Upcoming EventIn this installment of our series profiling local musicians, we interview the duo Uncle Z (Doug Zernow and Zack Light). Together they bring a special kind of kinetic energy to perform rare but recognizable songs. You’ll catch yourself nodding and singing along if you join them on the deck at Boonedock’s in Glen Arbor.
Running through Port Oneida
Sports/Adventure, Upcoming EventThere are dozens of Leelanau County races that I love, but the Port Oneida Heritage Race takes the cake. This event offers three distances to choose from on August 5; the Homesteaders Hillier 5k, Tiller’s 10k, and Fast and Flat 4-Mile. I had the opportunity to catch up with Susan Pocklington, director of the nonprofit Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, and together we gushed about this amazing event.
Glen Arbor Park expansion: how much will voters approve?
Investigative Article, Talk of the Town, Upcoming EventBy Linda Alice Dewey Sun contributor Renovation and expansion is on the docket for the Glen Arbor Park, home of the township’s only public playground and tennis courts. Some improvements are scheduled to commence in late August, regardless of the results of an August 8 bond election. The rest depends on voters. Glen Arbor park […]
Crane Wives harmonize Glen Arbor
Upcoming EventThe Crane Wives wing their way back to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage for a night of indie folk music on Sunday, August 6, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.