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Rave in the Dunes?
Investigative Article, NewsLocal law enforcement believe they may have stopped a massive and illegal rave party from taking place at North Bar Lake last Saturday night. Dozens of police cars were deployed to Empire by the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and sheriff’s departments from Grand Traverse and Benzie County.
Park holds Barn Restoration Workshop
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will again host a barn restoration workshop June 18-20 at the John Burfiend Barn located on Port Oneida Road, four miles north of Glen Arbor. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the partnership between the Michigan Barn Preservation Network and the National Lakeshore in developing […]
“Find Your Park” After Dark: Experience the Night Sky at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join Park Rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, June 20, at the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. To celebrate the last day of spring before the summer solstice, two events offer opportunities to view the sky. […]
The beat on success of Farmer Foot Drums
Business Feature, Local PersonalityBy Samantha Graves Sun contributor Pete and Kate Farmer never imagined they’d one day produce foot drums for the likes of Les Claypool (Primus), Ben Bridewell (Band of Horses) and Garrett Dutton (G. Love & Special Sauce). The couple was busy working on building careers in education. And yet a downturn in the economy spurred […]
Elixirs, ice cream, and soon lunch at Tiffany’s
Business Feature, Local PersonalityThe building at 10213 W. Front St. in Empire has been many things to many people. Built in the late 1800s, a steady stream of merchants have sold, among other things, dry goods, millinery supplies, groceries, pharmaceuticals, hand-carved eggs and theater tickets.
Glen Lake Chamber holds BBQ and Brew Fest
Business Feature, Food/Organic Living, Upcoming EventIt’s that time of year again for the annual salute to the beginning of summer, with delicious local fare and the best of Northern Michigan microbrews. The Glen Lake Chamber’s family-friendly BBQ and Brew summer celebration happens the third Saturday in June each year. This year the anticipated event falls on June 20, from 2 until 8 p.m.
Glen Lake Association anoints watershed guardians
Local PersonalityPhoto by Chris Pina By Linda Alice Dewey Sun contributor “How beautiful is Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Bay and the Sleeping Bear Dunes?” asks Rob Karner, water biologist for the Glen Lake Association (GLA). “Who’s going to protect it?” It’s a concern to GLA president Dennis Becker as well. Like many others in recent […]
Summer Singers rehearsals start June 16
Upcoming EventThe Summer Singers, a community chorus sponsored by the Glen Arbor Art Association, invite all singers, young and old, to join them for a summer filled with making music.
Readers’ Theater performs “God Bless the Child”
Upcoming EventGlen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) presents the Readers’ Theater performance of “God Bless the Child” by Empire author Ron Healy. It is a story of redemption within the generations of a family.
Glen Arbor Art Association features St. Paul poet
Upcoming EventNancy Cook, a creative writer from St. Paul, Minn., will talk about her artist’s residency with the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, which is located at 6031 S. Lake St. in Glen Arbor.