Taste the Passion of wine, chocolate and art along Michigan’s wine coast

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From staff reports Love is in the air as you celebrate an early Valentine’s Day at the “Taste the Passion” weekend, Feb. 5-7. This special weekend highlights wine, chocolate and art — all precursors to true love! The combination of winter’s beauty in Leelanau County with the special pleasures of life always makes for a […]

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Glen Arbor holds WinterFest

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Glen Arbor will heat up (well, kind of) for WinterFest 2010, to be held on Saturday, Feb. 13. A Perch Fishing Contest is scheduled for 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. And don’t miss the Chili Cook-off on the deck at Boone Docks, from noon until the chili is gone … and winter hibernation resumes. The […]

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Poem for Joanne and Marge

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By Marcie Ferris It was many years ago When we first met At a WBOL meeting I will never forget A mutual friend introduced us that night We all sat together In the fading light Getting acquainted was a noisy affair Our table so loud the others did stare Who was who? I need a […]

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Toasting Joanne Rettke

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By Christy Marshall With fireworks, raised glasses, and a cheer, over 100 friends and family of Joanne Rettke said goodbye to her at Art’s Tavern on Tuesday evening, Jan. 12 — the first Irish-style wake ever held at Art’s. Described as exuberant, enthusiastic, adventuresome, and open-minded Joanne has left her mark on the Glen Arbor […]

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Hoop dreams

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From staff reports The Glen Arbor Township Hall’s original basketball backboards have been retired. The Gordon family of Northwood Drive paid for new, retractable backboards and hoops to be installed in advance of their daughter’s town hall wedding ceremony and reception on Jan. 16. Retired Hall of Fame Coach Don Miller and Cherry Republic czar […]

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America’s Lakeshore: Watchable Wildlife

By Bill Herd This story originally appeared on Leelanau.com Seeing wildlife on your vacation to a national park makes the trip extra special. It makes no difference if your primary objective was to see mountains, canyons, swamps or beaches; seeing the park’s wildlife is always a welcome addition to your visit. Viewing wildlife in its […]

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The incomparable Grace McNeil

By Maria LaCross Sun contributor You may have seen Grace McNeil taking a break from serving tables on the deck of Boone Docks to dance to The New Third Coast with a smiling child. Or maybe you saw her taking a dip in Lake Michigan between shifts, biodegradable soap in hand and a smile on […]

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Remembering the Thompsons and their popcorn business

From staff reports Whether we tuck in for a winter’s night of DVD-watching or make the snowy trek to one of the area’s theaters or cinemas, we can’t consider our experience “complete” without some hot, buttered popcorn and a frosty beverage. It’s a time-honored tradition. — Submitted by Pat Stinson, movie-and-popcorn lover and Glen Arbor […]

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Invaded

By Mary Sharry Sun contributor Computer virus. The name sounds nasty, and it is. To use a non-technical term, my computer went haywire. The virus activity appeared gradually, subtly. A little pop-up here, an ad for something I didn’t want or need there. I deleted them every time they showed up. Over time, though, the […]

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La Becasse Menu

APPETIZERS • Duck and pistachio paté $9 • Seasonal soup $9 • Escargot with Beurre de Bourgogne $10 • Assiette de Fromage $10 • Seared scallops with pineapple salsa $12 • French gravlax served with shot of Aquavit $12 SALADS • Special Salad: Mixed greens tossed with a tomato $7 balsamic vinaigrette, and topped with blue cheese, toasted walnuts and dried […]

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