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Wings of Wonder releases owls
Upcoming EventWings of Wonder invites the public to its next raptor release at Little Traverse Inn, north of Glen Arbor on M-22. Three young Eastern Screech Owls will be released on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. A trio of attendees will have the opportunity to do the actual release.
Lake Street Studios features Jeff Condon, Gene Rantz
Upcoming EventGrand Rapids artists Jeff Condon paints the “Beauty of the Earth,” an exhibition of landscapes opening Aug. 30 at Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This show opens 6 p.m. with a reception.
Sidewalk Sales, Bridge Walk punctuate summer 2013
Business Feature, Upcoming EventThe end of summer is nigh, but the good times aren’t over yet. Don’t miss the Glen Arbor Sidewalk Sales, when merchants offer their biggest sales of the year. The shopping fun runs from Thursday, Aug. 29 until Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2. Participating stores include the Cottage Book Shop, the M-22 Store, the Cyclery, Crystal River Outfitters, Art’s Tavern, Queen of Couture, Anderson’s Beach Shop, Lake Affect, the Sportsman’s Shop, Glen Arbor Botanicals, Northwoods Hardware and Wildflowers.
Sleeping Bear averts sequester crisis
Investigative ArticleBy Jacob Wheeler Sun editor The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will not close Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and facilities at the Dune Climb, Glen Haven and other crowned jewels of this National Lakeshore — as local administrators had planned to do after Labor Day weekend, the traditional end of the summer tourism season in […]
Kelly Miller Circus returns to Empire August 20
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports The Kelly Miller Circus returns to the Empire Eagles Meadow on Tuesday, August 20, with showtimes in the big tent at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Come ride the elephants, watch the fire twirlers and eat popcorn. Tickets are available at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor, Gemma’s in Empire, the Foothills […]
Straight as the Pine chronicles history of Leelanau School
NewsNorthport resident Michael Huey has written a new book, Straight as the Pine, Sturdy as the Oak, a history of Camp Leelanau for Boys, the Leelanau School, and the Homestead resort, from their inception in 1921 until 1963. These institutions shaped Glen Arbor during the 20th century, and continue today. The publisher is Vienna, Austria-based Schlebrügge. The 500-page hardcover book, which includes 300 vintage images, will soon be available for purchase at the Cottage Bookshop in Glen Arbor.
Explore history at North Manitou
Upcoming EventTickets are now on sale for the North Manitou Island day trip sponsored by the Leelanau Historical Society. The trip is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 20. The Historical Society is planning an enjoyable experience visiting the island, exploring the natural beauty, learning about the history and viewing Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear’s restoration projects. Boat fare, park fee, a guided tour and a box lunch are included. The cost is $65 for members and $80 for non-members. Seating is limited. Pre-paid reservations only. For more information, call the Historical Society at (231) 256-7475 or Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear at (231) 334-6103.
Help Cherry Bowl Drive-In get digital equipment
NewsThe Honda corporation is holding a lotto for five of America’s Drive-Ins and will pay for the conversion from analog to digital for the theater that gets the most votes. The Honor Area Restoration Project encourages residents of Leelanau and Benzie Counties to vote once a day until Sept. 9 and support the Honor-based Cherry Bowl Drive-In.
Artist consortium occupies Old School building
NewsWhen the Glen Arbor Athletic Club closed this past May, it left the Old School building on M-22, arguably among Glen Arbor’s most recognizable landmarks, sitting vacant. But thanks to a group of local artists, the schoolhouse has again found a purpose.
Manitou Music Festival features George Cole, Trina Hamlin
Upcoming EventOn Sunday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. the jazz/swing singer-guitarist extraordinaire George Cole will perform with his quartet at Studio Stage, located at Lake Street Studios in Glen Arbor, as part of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s Manitou Music Festival. On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. the singer/songwriter Trina Hamlin and the jazz/swing duo The True Falsettos will perform outdoors on the Leelanau School Green, located at the Leelanau School in Glen Arbor. The rain location for both concerts is the Glen Arbor Town Hall. The festival is celebrating its 23rd season of jazz, classical, blues, folk, country, celtic, bluegrass and world music on the Leelanau Peninsula.