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Second-annual “Running Bear” bolts through town
Upcoming EventPress release On Tuesday, July 29, the Glen Arbor Women’s Club will host the second annual “Running Bear 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Run”. The Club hopes to improve upon a very successful inaugural race last year. As in 2007, the 5K event is open to everyone, young and old, running or walking. The 5K Run/Walk […]
Three’s the charm for Arts Collage
Upcoming EventBy Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Once again, Harry Fried is shaking up the local art scene and challenging the parameters of how we define art. The Manitou Music Festival will hold its third annual Art’s Collage on the stage behind the Lake Street Studios on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29 and 30, with both shows […]
Sally Neal: Rage Against the Machine
Local PersonalityBy Corin Blust Sun contributor Leelanau County activist Sally Neal’s paintings are full of strikingly vibrant colors and candid messages. They emit a raw, emotional feeling that speaks of traditional Mexican art, Willem DeKooning’s Woman paintings, and the later works of Pablo Picasso. Her acrylic canvasses are not classically beautiful in the sense that the […]
Sea Lampreys invade the Crystal River
Investigative ArticleBy Chuck Olson Sun contributor Invasive sea lampreys are in the Crystal River. More than 50 were seen entering the river from Lake Michigan in late May and early June. Spawning pairs were found in the river on June 3 and June 25. Sea lampreys are aggressive, attach to their prey with a suction-cup-like mouth, […]
Big wheels roll into Empire: New film documents restoration
Historical FeatureBy Pat Stinson Sun contributor On June 2, the Empire Area Museum’s newest permanent exhibit came to rest on the front lawn after two years of planning and hours of restoration work by Empire museum members and other supporters. “Most of the work was completed in the last month,” says Dave Taghon, the museum’s president. […]
North Centennial Inn features Vietnamese cuisine
Business FeaturePress release On the evening of Sunday, July 27, owners Nick and Livia Vandenbelt and Chef Greg Murphy of the North Centennial Inn will host a special dinner featuring Vietnamese cuisine. Last fall long-time friend Tim Leahy proposed preparing a Vietnamese dinner at North this summer. Tim is currently finishing a Master’s degree in Southeast […]
Changing the world one free gift at a time
Talk of the TownBy Jody Arendale Sun contributor Pssst … how’d you like to pick up a perfectly good, slightly used 40-gallon water heater, on the cheap? Or maybe a gas furnace for your drafty old pole barn? Ever dream of having a vintage cast iron claw foot bathtub but couldn’t afford to buy one? What about old […]
Empire Art Encounter
Upcoming EventPress release Explore 10 different galleries and professional artist studios during the “Empire Art Encounter,” Thursday evening July 17, from 5-9 p.m. Wander through the quaint village of Empire and see a wide variety of fine art, including painting, various works on paper, photography, furniture-making, weaving and jewelry. Some studios and galleries will be offering […]
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear Hosts Historic Preservation Projects
Upcoming EventPress release Join the nonprofit organization, Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, in a volunteer project to preserve some of the historic buildings in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. The group is hosting a preservation project on two buildings at the Ole Oleson farm. The event will take place from Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20 from […]
Glen Arbor’s Fourth of July Schedule
Upcoming Event10 a.m. Flag Raising at Old Settler’s Park 10:30 a.m. Bike Decorating, Glen Arbor Art Association 11 a.m. Parade line up in Glen Haven, departs at noon 12:30-ish. Parade arrives in Downtown Glen Arbor. Kazoo Korps, line up at Christian Science Church parking lot around noon. 4 p.m. Glen Lake Boat Parade: lineup at Glen […]