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Old Art Building hosts evening with Abra Berens and friends
Upcoming EventThe Friends of the Leland Township Library will hold a fundraising event on Saturday, May 13, at 7 pm, featuring renowned chef and cookbook author Abra Berens. The event, titled “An Evening with Abra Berens & Friends” will be held at the Old Art Building in Leland. At the event, Abra will introduce her newest book Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit, and engage in a lively conversation with local fruit growers Gene Garthe, Nikki Rothwell and Pete Laing, all of whom are featured in the book.
Will Kasson Planning Commission allow motorbike events on farmland?
Investigative Article, Upcoming EventPhoto courtesy of Michigan Spring Enduros Contentious debate fills Township Hall tonight; riders invited to flood meetings By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Voices both in favor and against a proposed motorbike race on Memorial Day weekend on rural farmland in Leelanau County’s Kasson Township will flood the Solon Township Hall tonight, May 8, and on […]
Grand Traverse Band recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day
Upcoming EventOn May 5, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians observes “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.” This is a day to remember those who have been murdered, and those who are still missing, particularly Native women and children.
African harp “kora” returns to Empire
Dispatch from Afar, Upcoming EventIt’s a long way from Empire to Africa. Metaphorically speaking, it’s also a long way from clarinet to the 21-string African harp called the kora. Sean Gaskell has taken both journeys, and he will return to the Glen Lake Community Library on Monday, May 15, where he’ll play the kora, sing and tell stories in the tradition of the griots (kora masters).
Leelanau fiber broadband project holds May 4 groundbreaking ceremony
Upcoming EventThe official groundbreaking ceremony for Point Broadband LLC’s fiber network in Leelanau County is scheduled for May 4 at 11 a.m., and all are invited to attend, along with leaders from business, government, and the community. The ceremony will be held at 13807 South Bugai Road (just north of M-72), which is the starting point in the county for Point Broadband’s fiber network.
National Park hosts antique apple and pear tree pruning workshop
Upcoming EventThe Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will again host its popular apple and pear tree pruning workshop on Friday, May 5, in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District.
Art’s Tavern hosts Jim Crockett and Beach Bards, April 30
Business Feature, Upcoming EventArt’s Tavern in Glen Arbor hosts music and poetry with singer-songwriters Jim Crockett, Patrick Niemisto, John Kumjian, and The Beach Bards poetry and storytelling troupe on Sunday, April 30, from 4-6 p.m. Admission is free. Patrons are encouraged to make a good will offering to the Empire Area Community Center for those in the community who have fallen on hard times. The EACC is a 501(c)3 public charity.
Star Parties Returning to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Upcoming EventMark your calendars! Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is thrilled to announce the return of the popular Star Party events in 2023. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society at the Dune Climb parking lot Saturday, April 29, from 6 to 11 p.m., for the first Star Party of the 2023 season.
National Park seeks short-term housing for seasonal employees
NewsSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is seeking additional short-term housing for its seasonal workforce. According to Superintendent Scott Tucker, “Our employees make great renters as they all have steady paychecks and successfully completed background checks. These folks are trustworthy, loyal, clean, friendly, courteous… oh wait, wrong list, but you get the point.”
Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts high school pianist Faruzzi
Upcoming EventPianist Tyler Faruzzi, a senior at The Leelanau School, brings music to the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Main Gallery on Friday, April 28, for a lunch-hour twofer: his take on some pop standards with the Arts Center’s SWIMMING exhibition as the backdrop. The one-hour casual concert begins at noon. It’s open to the public at no charge.