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Brenda J. Clark celebrates 20 years in Leelanau

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Among the pantheon of local artists, Brenda J. Clark’s paintings of Leelanau are so entirely unique—and so singularly vibrant—that they can easily be recognized as hers. This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Clark’s eponymous gallery, the Brenda J. Clark Gallery, which she founded with her husband, Johnston Mitchell. Located in downtown Suttons Bay, after a brief nascency in nearby Leland, Clark’s “working gallery” abides by an accessible approach: doors always open to encourage communal interaction.

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Suttons Bay hosts Artisan & Wine Walk

The Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Artisan & Wine Walk, A Toast to Suttons Bay on Friday, June 16. Patrons will enjoy extended hours from 5-8 pm at participating shops that will also feature a local artisan along with their work. Art will be available for purchase, and some artists will be demonstrating their craft in person.

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LIFT launches Summer of Hope campaign, expands youth support

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Bekah TenBrink’s dream of building an after-school program for Leelanau teens continues to grow. LIFT Teen Center has expanded from the Suttons Bay area into Suttons Bay and Northport schools, with Leland on the brink. TenBrink said discussions continue about adding other county schools. “We hope to be at every single school in Leelanau County,” she said. LIFT has helped chaperone field trips, work with the school’s Career Day and college visits, and other special events, such as rock climbing at the Elevate climbing gym in Traverse City. “We fill in the gaps,” TenBrink said.

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Suttons Bay celebrates winter with annual Yeti Fest

The Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 2023 Yeti Fest dubbed “The Best Yeti Fest This Side of the Himalayas.” The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm featuring a chili cook-off and fun for the whole family.

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Enjoy a day with the family in Suttons Bay

Suttons Bay is a 20-minute trip up M22 from Traverse City, a 15-minute ride across the peninsula from Leland, or just a half-hour from Glen Arbor. With young kids in the car, quick trips are key. The accessible location on the peninsula is one of the many aspects of this bustling little town that makes it great for young families. But there’s so much more. Even for those who have been coming to Suttons Bay for years, you might be surprised by a few things.

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Case-Daniels Jewelry & Metalsmithing: eclectic place of community

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By Sandra Serra Bradshaw Sun contributor Case-Daniels Jewelry & Metalsmithing, centered in the village of Suttons Bay, is found off the main M-22 thoroughfare. The establishment, located at the end of a short-and-straight brick walkway, beckons passersby to explore its path. You will find the sky-blue building of Case-Daniels at the end of the walkway. […]

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Back to school special: Enerdyne’s nature and science oasis

More than 40 years ago, Enerdyne, an extraordinary science-nature oriented shop, opened in the village of Suttons Bay. Its proprietors are Professor Dick Cookman and his wife, Pat Cookman. “Science and nature delights for the creative and curious humans of all ages,” is their motto. The Cookmans have lived by that credence in both providing products that make learning fun for all who enter this unique and enterprising place. It is a treasure trove cornucopia for all.

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First marriage proposal at The Bay Theatre is accepted

Before their weekend movie was to start, Riley Griffis from Milan, Michigan, proposed to Ashlee Engstrom of Bryan, Ohio, at The Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay.

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Suttons Bay Theatre to show two films about Ruth Bader Ginsburg

In acknowledgement of the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay will host special showings of the documentary “RBG” and the bio-pic “On the Basis of Sex” on September 24 and October 1.

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Rebekah and Gerald TenBrink uplift local teenagers

Rebekah and Gerald TenBrink are the kind of neighbors that anyone in Leelanau County would be proud to know. This young couple not only talk about community, they also live it on a daily basis—and make it seem fun into the bargain. To spend time with them is to feel uplifted and hopeful, particularly in these troubling times of social unrest and the coronavirus pandemic.

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