The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host two special presentations to help celebrate National Library Week: the documentary film Nothing Like Chocolate on April 12 and well-known local author Jerry Dennis on April 14.
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From staff reports The Glen Lake Community Library will host a public visioning session, to gather input for their future building expansion, on Saturday, Feb. 25. The meeting will take place in the fellowship room of the Empire United Methodist Church, from 10:30 am until noon. Community members are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop, […]
Schedule for the 2016 Anchor Day Festival in Empire, Michigan.
When the conversation turns to how the arts are represented in a community, one might point to a museum within the city’s limits; or to a restored movie theater where art house films are screened alongside blockbusters. Those are outward, bricks-and-mortar symbols of a community’s cultural life. But what, then, are the less visible characteristics of a community in which the arts are an integral part?
Balloons will adorn the doors of two Empire galleries, one local studio and the Empire Town Hall for “Art in Empire!” — a brand new art event sponsored by Leelanau Women Artists (LWA). Scheduled for the weekend of June 24-26, the occasion kicks off Friday evening with a grand opening at the town hall, where seven local women artists will unveil their Leelanau-inspired work. Wine and appetizers will add a welcome to the Friday night affair. Look for balloons at Sleeping Bear Gallery and The Secret Garden on Front Street, and JoJo and Bucky on M-22 as well (JoJo and Bucky is a new working studio by pencil artist Jim Hilton and jeweler Becky Willis).
From staff reports The world-famous Empire Asparagus Festival returns to Empire, May 20-22 (it’s considered among the world’s weirdest festivals). Empire also recently made a Slovakian magazine’s list of the most interesting cities in the USA. Click this link and visit page 39 to read Lucia Matúšková’s story. Events kick off Friday night, May 20, […]
The Glen Lake Library will host a presentation by author and storyteller Terry Wooten, on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Wooten is the founder and host of the Stone Circle, located north of Elk Rapids, a popular Northern Michigan summer tradition dedicated to the art of storytelling. His latest book, The Stone Circle Poems, was selected as a 2016 Michigan Notable Book. His appearance at the library will be part of a state-wide tour of Notable authors. For more information, call the library at 231-326-5361, or visit their website: glenlakelibrary.net.
From staff reports In the literal spirit of Christmas, Megan and Peter Schous, who own the Empire Lakeshore Inn and Tiffany’s cafe, will offer free accommodations to weary travelers on Friday, December 25. “This is the time of year where we finally have time to take a step back and reflect on all of our […]
From staff reports The next Empire Area Community Emergency Fund Concert/Auction will be held Next Sunday, Dec. 20 from 4-6 p.m. at the Town Hall in Empire. This event will feature multiple performers by both singer song writer Amanda Egerer as well as “Da Sista Hood ‘n Joe”. A live auction will also be held […]
Thanksgiving Weekend in the Glen Lake area provides holiday community events full of fun, shopping and recreation for the whole family. Make the trip and visit the naturally beautiful Glen Arbor. Tree Lighting and Christmas caroling will get you in the spirit and give you something wintry to do the last weekend of November. A great opportunity to buy from your local artisans, shop for yourself and shop for the holidays.