Calendar of Events
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2010 LOCAL EVENTS
MARCH
March. 6, 1:00 pm – Guided Snowshoe Hikes with SBD Rangers
The popular Saturday and Sunday afternoon snowshoe hikes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will continue into March as long as snow conditions permit. March often provides some of the best snowshoeing conditions of the winter. If interested, meet at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center on M-72 in Empire at 1:00 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, you can reserve a free pair to borrow for use on the hike. Later in the month, if snow conditions deteriorate, Park Rangers will offer guided nature hikes to explore the changing of the seasons
March 7, 2:00 pm – Snow Olympics at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Join Park Rangers for the Snow Olympics at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) and let your family spirit shine! Meet at the Visitor Center on M-72 in Empire at 2:00 p.m. We will make family Olympic flags and then car caravan to the site for our own winter games with snowshoes, sleds, relays, and more!
March 13 & 14, 1:00 pm – Guided Snowshoe Hikes with SBD Rangers
The popular Saturday and Sunday afternoon snowshoe hikes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will continue into March as long as snow conditions permit. March often provides some of the best snowshoeing conditions of the winter. If interested, meet at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center on M-72 in Empire at 1:00 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, you can reserve a free pair to borrow for use on the hike. Later in the month, if snow conditions deteriorate, Park Rangers will offer guided nature hikes to explore the changing of the seasons
March 18, 7:30 to 8:30 pm – Talk About Art with Sada Omoto
The fourth program in the Talk About Art series will feature retired art history professor, Sada Omoto who will speak at the Glen Arbor Art Association. His talk is titled, “Regionalism Revisited” focusing on art, artists, and the culture of Northwest Lower Michigan. Since moving to Leland in 1997, he has concentrated on painting at the Old Art Building in Leland. His early background has made him sensitive to the diversity of art history traditions which has shaped his creativity as an artist in Northwest Lower Michigan. Sada Omoto’s talk will explore the question of how we identify and relate to the geography, the history, the countryside and the Big Lake, a constant reminder of this region. This uniqueness cries out to our artists to paint, sketch, document and preserve this wonderful Northwest Lower Michigan.
March 20 & 21, 1:00 pm – Guided Snowshoe Hikes with SBD Rangers
The popular Saturday and Sunday afternoon snowshoe hikes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will continue into March as long as snow conditions permit. March often provides some of the best snowshoeing conditions of the winter. If interested, meet at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center on M-72 in Empire at 1:00 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, you can reserve a free pair to borrow for use on the hike. Later in the month, if snow conditions deteriorate, Park Rangers will offer guided nature hikes to explore the changing of the seasons
March 27 & 28, 1:00 pm – Guided Snowshoe Hikes with SBD Rangers
The popular Saturday and Sunday afternoon snowshoe hikes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will continue into March as long as snow conditions permit. March often provides some of the best snowshoeing conditions of the winter. If interested, meet at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center on M-72 in Empire at 1:00 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, you can reserve a free pair to borrow for use on the hike. Later in the month, if snow conditions deteriorate, Park Rangers will offer guided nature hikes to explore the changing of the seasons
APRIL
April 3, 3 pm to 8 pm – Cedar rod and Gun Club Smelt Fry
49th Annual Smelt Dinner, Cedar Town Hall, 3 PM to 8 PM or until the smelt runs out! Adults $10, Children $4.
April 4, 1 pm – The Great Melt Down
The melting of the winter snowpack provides an opportunity to travel back in time and investigate the melting of the great continental glaciers. Scientists have called Sleeping Bear Dunes, “The most complete record of glacial history preserved in the National Park Service.” Let the sands, rocks, and topography reveal the very foundation of the Lakeshore.
April 10, 1 pm – Saturdays at The Lakeshore
Wonderful Waterfowl – Some birds have been here all winter and some are just returning, but all are wonderful! Spend some time viewing the Lakeshore’s ducks, geese, and swans. Learn their names and habits. If you have binoculars, bring them along, but the Lakeshore will also have pairs to loan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center in Empire. Click here for more details!
April 18, 9 am – Run For Shelter
It’s springtime. Time to lace up your shoes and do yourself and others a little good. Join us for the Run For Shelter 5k run/walk – a family friendly event to benefit the Goodwill Inn, the Grand Traverse Area’s homeless shelter. The scenic course meanders through Traverse City’s historic “Slab Town” and includes some rolling terrain and beautiful views of West Grand Traverse Bay. Put your best foot forward our area’s homeless. For more information – Phone: 231-995-0619 Web Site: http://runforsheltertc.com
April 18, 1 pm – Saturdays at The Lakeshore
Just as wildflowers and wildlife emerge after tough Northern Michigan winters, so too did the early settlers. Discover a hidden 1880s farm and appreciate the hardships and life of farming settlers. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center in Empire. Click here for more details!
April 23, 7:30 pm – Talk About Art with Fred Ely, Basketmaker
Ely’s baskets are Nantucket style. He switched to a more free-form style by using styrofoam molds and has been using baleen for weaving his baskets. Before becoming a basket maker, Ely did woodworking and has taken several jewelry classes; both of these crafts come into use in the making of his baskets. Hosted by the Glen Arbor Art Association, located across from Cherry Republic behind Lake Street Studios.
April 25, 1 pm – Saturdays at The Lakeshore
Special morning and afternoon activities for everyone to earn their Junior Ranger badge. Details on this and other National Park Week celebration events will be announced separately. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center in Empire. Click here for more details!
April 25, 3 pm – Kid’s Concert in Empire
The fun & funny Canadian singer-songwriter James Gordon will host a fast-paced performance of original songs for children ages 3-8, including the famous Alpaca Song found at http://www.aralpeak.com. For more about James, visit
http://www.jamesgordon.ca “House” Concert suggested entry is $10 individuals, $20 families. Call 231-326-4000 for more information.
MAY
May 1, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm & May 2, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Spring Sip & Savor
It has been said that no matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. Join us for the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s annual Spring Sip & Savor wine trail event. As our vineyards wake to the sun & warmth of May, we kick off the season with a brunch-themed wine and food pairing at each of the 18 wineries on the wine trail. For more information please visit LPWines.com
May 1, 5 pm to 9 pm – Art Walk
Enjoy a self guided tour of galleries and exhibits in Downtown Traverse City featuring local art and wine. Visit each pariticipating location, receive a stamp and enter to win a $500 Downtown Shopping Spree. Walking guides will be available at each participating location and the Downtown Office.
May 1, 4 to 8 pm – Sportsmens’ Smelt Dinner
Sportsman Club fund raiser. Northport Sportsman Club. (231) 386-5375
$10 for Adults, $5 for Kids, Tadpoles Free!
May 3 & 4 – Spring Sip & Savor
The Annual Spring wine trail event celebrating new buds and new releases. Suttons Bay Township & Bingham Township.
May 7, 7:30 pm – Talk About Art with Tim Lewis
After a career in New York as a professional illustrator, Tim Lewis retired to northern Michigan, where he now works for pleasure. Idiosyncratic and whimsical, his watercolors alternate between abstract and representational. Free to all. Hosted by the Glen Arbor Art Association.
May 8 – Mom’s Night Out
Leelanau Pennisula’s Vitner Assocation hosts “Mom’s Night Out”. They will be featuring some great wines and our Limousine Service partners will be offering special deals for moms. Click here for more details!
May 11 – 19, 9 am to 1 pm everyday – Children’s Art Show
A week long art show of work done by children. Hosted by the Glen Arbor Art Association.
May 15, 16, & 17 – Empire Asparagus Festival
Music and revelry at the Empire Town Hall on Friday, May 15 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. 5K Kick Ass-paragus Fun Run/Walk at 9:00 am. Asparagus recipe contest and asparagus cook-off at 11:30 am. Asparagus Eats/Wine and Beer Tasting 1:00 pm through 7:00 pm. Art Tour, Kids Fun area, Sidewalk chalk art and Asparagus Parade at 3:00 pm. Music and dancing from 4:00 pm through 7:00 pm under the tent on Front St. featuring Breathe Owl Breathe. Lots of fun! Check it out!
May 16, 9:30 am – 2nd Annual Leelanau Cherry Blossom Tour
A tour of beautiful Leelanau County by bus! Opening ceremony at Eagle’s Ridge at 9:30 am with bus tours starting at 10:00 am. Musical entertainment will be provided from 11 am to 1 pm. The final bus will leave Peshawbestown at 2:00 pm and return approximately at 3 pm. Free cherry brats, cherry drinks and cherry cookies will be available. This event is free to the public.
May 17, 8 am to 12 pm – Empire Eagles Famous Breakfast
The Empire Eagles Famous Breakfast wraps up the Asparagus Festival. Held at the Empire Township Hall.
May 17 – 18, 12 pm to 5 pm – Blossom Days
A Celebration of Blossoms, Beauty and Bounty on Old Mission Peninsula. Old Mission winemakers invite you to their tasting rooms to give you a sample of unreleased wines! Barrel and Reserve wines are showcased in addition to each winery’s standard tasting list. The $15 ticket price includes a souvenir glass and tasting at all five Old Mission Wineries. Enjoy the beauty of the blossoms and a weekend on Old Mission Peninsula!
May 19, 4 pm to 7 pm – Children’s Art Show
Glen Arbor Art Association’s Art/Dinner Program ends on May 19 with a week long art show of work done by the children throughout the year. Join us between 4 & 7.
May 23, 8 am – 4 pm – Cars in the Park
Car show featuring all types of collector cars at Haserot Park in Northport.
May 26, 7:05 pm – Opening Night for the Traverse City Beach Bums
Wuerfel Park, Traverse City. (231) 943-0100 for ticket information.
JUNE
June 11 – Premium Pour
Takes place the night before the popular Leland Wine Festival and gives you a chance to tune up your palate with some top shelf and library wines from our wineries. Click here for more details!
June 12, 12 pm to 6 pm – Leland Food and Wine Festival:
Come enjoy a day near the beautiful Leland Harbor and Leland’s historic Fishtown at The Leland Wine & Food Festival, tasting wines from local wineries and tasting the specialties from local restaurants and vendors. Listen to live music in the park all day from The Fabulous Horndogs and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands. Admission includes an etched wine glass and two tickets for wine tasting. Additional wine tasting tickets are available. Visit LPWines.com for more information.
June 12, 9 am – M-22 Challenge
Are you up to the Challenge for the Second Annual M-22 Challenge? Bike around Big and Little Glen Lakes ~ Run the “Dune Climb” overlooking Lake Michigan ~ Paddle crystal waters of Little Glen Lake.
Registration is now open! Participation is limited to the first 300 competitors.
June 13, 20, & 27, 9 am to 1 pm – Empire Farmers Market
Next to the Empire Post Office, Front Street, Empire.
June 16, 23 & 30, 9 am to 1 pm – Glen Arbor Farmers Market
Behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall, M-22, Glen Arbor.
June 18, 5 pm to 8 pm – Girl’s Night Out
Glen Arbor Township Hall. Come and sample all the great things Glen Arbor has to offer women! There will be music, chocolate, wine, and food! Check out shoes, scarves, beauty products, jewelry, clothing and lavender soap! Get a massage, talk to an investment or insurance counselor, find out about local women’s groups—all under one roof. Free admission, lots of coupons and opportunities to have a great evening. BRING YOUR FRIENDS and COME!
June 19, 6 pm to 9 pm – Divas Uncorked!
Visit the Old Mission Wine Trail on this evening devoted to women and wine. Each winery will offer a wine selection expertly paired with an appetizer prepared by an Old Mission Peninsula restaurant chef. Grab your girl friends to sip, savor and enjoy this fun ‘Girls Night Out’ event! Tickets include a souvenir glass. ‘Designated Divas’ (those volunteering to drive) tickets are offered at a discounted rate. Please call 231.223.7615 for more information and to purchase tickets. Space is limited.
June 20, 9 am – M-22 Challenge
A mulit-discipline event designed to challenge atheletes against the natural terrain and environmental elements of the area. It will include a Run, Paddle and Bike events. Information: Matt Myers, 231-883-5936.
June 26, 8:30 pm – Beach Bards
Enjoy story telling, poetry readings, and music on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Resident beach bards and visitors recite stories by heart in a campfire circle setting. Children’s hour begins at 8:30 p.m. followed by the adults at 10:00 p.m. The public is welcome and $1 donations are accepted. Only hard rain stops the beach bards! Leelanau School Fire Circle.
June 26, 5 to 9 pm – Leland Summer Twilight Art Walk
Evening of art and music. Participating stores will be serving hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. For more information, you can contact Tom Frey at 256-2015.
June 27, Registration 7:30 am, Race 8:30 am – Dart for Art 5K
Refreshments, Awards & Prize Drawings
- 5K Awards for 1st Overall & 1st Masters M/F
- Age group awards 3 deep in 10 year age groups
- Great random prize drawings! Must be present to win.
All proceeds to go to the Glen Arbor Art Association, a non-profit dedicated to the furthering of the arts in the Glen Lake area. They are currently working out the details for the 2009 course. Please check back soon!
June 28, 7 pm to 9 pm – Free Polka Lessons
Free Polka Lessons are available again this year at the Solon Twp. Hall in Cedar. Whether you are a beginner or already know how to Polka and just like to dance, come have a good time. Get ready to celebrate at the Cedar Polka Fest under the big tent on July 2, 3, 4, and 5.
June 30, 11 am – Children’s Pine Patch Story Hour
The Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor.
JULY
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 am – Children’s Pine Patch Story Hour
The Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor.
Every Tuesday, 9 am to 1 pm – Glen Arbor Farmers Market
Behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall.
Every Tuesday Evening, 6 pm to 9 pm – You Jazz
In the gardens of Wildflowers on M-22 in Glen Arbor. Bring your instrument and play or just come and relax in the beautiful gardens and enjoy music. All ages and levels welcome. Call 231-334-3232 for more info.
Every Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30 pm to Midnight – Star Gazing: As long as the skies are clear, meet at Lanphier Observatory, The Leelanau School, Glen Arbor. Admission fee applies.
Every Thursday, 7 pm – Surfing, Paddling, & Fellowship
Meet at the Empire Beach. Bring your own surfboard or rent one from the Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak shop in Empire. berylskrock@aol.com for more information.
Every Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm – Leelanau Farmers Market: In Leland, across the street from the Bluebird restaraunt on River St.
Every Friday, 8:30 pm – Beach Bards
Enjoy story telling, poetry readings, and music on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Resident beach bards and visitors recite stories by heart in a campfire circle setting. Children’s hour begins at 8:30 p.m. followed by the adults at 10:00 p.m. The public is welcome and $1 donations are accepted. Only hard rain stops the beach bards! Leelanau School Fire Circle.
Every Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm – Empire Farmers Market
Next to the Empire Post Office on Front Street in Empire.
July 2, 3, 4, & 5 – Cedar Polka Festival
Activites include: Flag raising ceremony 7/2/09 at 5:00 pm; Music every night; Parade on Saturday 7/4/09 at Noon; Softball Tournament;
Sidewalk Chalk Art on Friday at 10:00 am at the Town Hall; Face Painting on Saturday at 10:30 am at the Town Hall.
July 3, 7 pm – Manitou Music Festival
Northport Community Band performing at the Glen Arbor Athletic Club lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and celebrate the 4th of July with one of Leelanau County’s most popular groups! If it rains, the concert will be held in the Glen Arbor Town Hall. Admission is free!
July 3 – Dusk – Leland Fireworks
Leland fireworks will be held at dusk over Lake Michigan on July 3, 2009 near the Leland Harbor and historic Fishtown and our beaches are a perfect place to take in the sights!
July 4 – All Day – Glen Arbor Fourth of July Celebration!
10:00 am – Flag Raising at Old Settler’s Park
10:30 am – Bike Decorating at Glen Arbor Art Association
12:00 pm – Glen Arbor Parade from Glen Haven through downtown Glen Arbor
4:00 pm – 3rd Annual Boat Parade on the Glen Lakes if bridge construction allows
July 4, 3 pm – Leland Fourth of July Parade
July 4 through July 11 – National Cherry Festival in Traverse City Click here for more information
July 5, 8 am to 12 pm – Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association Pancake Breakfast
Held at Glen Arbor Township Hall.
July 8, 8 pm – Concert by Mulebone
This group is a blues duo from New York City. Purchase tickets at Glen Arbor Art Association or Lake Street Studios or at www.glenarborart.org. Concert wil take place at the Studio Stage on Lake Street behind the Lake Street Studios in Glen Arbor.
July 11, 8 pm – Millenium Brass Concert
Northport Public School, 104 Wing St., Northport. Click here for more information
July 11, 10 am to 5 pm – Artists Market: 13th annual art fair with 70 vendors, quality artisans, fine art, food. Old Art building, Leland. 231-256-2131
July 12, 7 pm – Manitou Music Festival: 11th Anniversary Dune Climb Concert. Join us to listen to the upbeat, foot stomping band, Shout Sister Shout: Steppin’ In It with Rachel Davis, for this wonderful family event located at the scenic Sleeping Bear National Park Dune Climb.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. If you have never experienced this concert before, you are in for the treat of your life!
July 15, 10 am to 4 pm – Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair
Held at the Glen Arbor Township Hall.
July 15, 10 am to 4 pm – Knits by Linda Kustra
Trunk show with Leelanau fiber artist Linda Kustra, featuring her handwoven, mixed fiber scarves, shawls, vests and necklaces. At Ruth Conklin Gallery in Glen Arbor.
July 15, 8 pm – Manitou Music Festival: Blue Origami
Blue Origami is a 21st Century global jazz & blues project at the intersection of where East meets West. Held at the Studio Stage on Lake Street in Glen Arbor.
July 15, 5 to 8 pm – Green Cuisine
A celebration of local gourmet food, wine and specialty ale. A zero-waste event geared around sustainable living. For more details call 231-326-5444.
July 18 & 19 – Anchor Day: Empire. Parade, kids games, dance. 231-326-5466
July 18, 1 pm – Empire Anchor Day Parade
“Christmas in July” is the Theme for this year’s Anchor Day Parade. The parade goes around twice! Please join us for this event! Call Mary-Kate Chalup if you would like to be in the parade at 231 326-5618
July 18, 10 am to 4 pm – Inland Seas Summer Festival
A full day of music, food, nautical activities and displays celebrating the Great Lakes and 20 years of education and stewardship of the Inland Seas Education Association. For the entire family. No entrance fee.
July 22, 8 pm – Manitou Music Festival Concert
A master of vocal inflection and involvement, Josh White Jr. is considered one of music’s premiere performers. In the shadow of his father, Josh White Jr. invokes the presence of the Senior, making music for the masses and masses for the music. His simple acoustic renditions reveal layer after layer of intrinsically belabored design; pure, unadulterated chords and notes, along with deeply intense lyrics. Studio Stage in Glen Arbor. If rain, Glen Arbor Township Hall.
July 24, 5 to 8 pm – 17th Annual Art Leelanau
The Leelanau Community Cultural Center’s 17th annual “Art Leelanau: benefit and art exhibition will be held Friday, July 24 at the Old Art Building in Leland. The opening night gala will feature live music by the John Lindenau Quartet, art by 100 Leelanau artists, and delicious hors-d’oeuvres.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call 231-256-2131 to reserve tickets. The exhibit will continue through Wednesday, July 29, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. “Art Leelanau”
July 25, 12 to 9 pm – Suttons Bay Blues Festival
Click here for more details
July 25, 10 am – Glen Arbor Fire Department Open House
July 26, 1 pm to 9 pm – Suttons Bay Jazzfest: Jazz under the big tent in the Suttons Bay Marina Park. Local food and wine. 231-271-4444
July 26, 3 pm to 6 pm – Pig Roast
Pig Roast to benefit the Leelanau Children’s Center.
July 29, 9 am – Glen Arbor Women’s Club 2nd Annual Running Bear 5k Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kid’s Run: Starts at Cherry Republic.
July 29 & 30, 8 am to 11 am – Manitou Music Festival
Arts Collage at the Lake Street Stage in Glen Arbor.
July 29 through Aug. 3 – Traverse City Film Festival
AUGUST
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (until Aug. 17th), 11 am – Children’s Story Hour: the Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor.
Every Tuesday, 9 am to 1 pm – Glen Arbor Farmers Market: Behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall.
Every Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30 pm to Midnight – Star Gazing
As long as the skies are clear, meet at Lanphier Observatory, The Leelanau School, Glen Arbor. Admission fee applies.
Every Thursday, 7 pm – Surfing, Paddling, & Fellowship
Meet at the Empire Beach. Bring your own surfboard or rent one from the Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak shop in Empire. berylskrock@aol.com for more information.
Every Friday, 8:30 pm – Beach Bards
Enjoy story telling, poetry readings, and music on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Resident beach bards and visitors recite stories by heart in a campfire circle setting. Children’s hour begins at 8:30 p.m. followed by the adults at 10:00 p.m. The public is welcome and $1 donations are accepted. Only hard rain stops the beach bards! Leelanau School Fire Circle.
Every Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm – Empire Farmers Market
Next to the Empire Post Office, Front Street, Empire.
Aug. 1, 6 pm – Relay for Life of Leelanau County
An overnight celebration of hope, progress and answers. Teams of people will raise funds and take turns walking and running. Starts at the Suttons Bay Public Schools Athletic Field. (231) 947-0860
Aug. 1, 2, & 3 – Sleeping Bear Dunegrass and Blues Festival: In the town of Empire. Music, arts and crafts, bus to the beach. 231-326-5287
August 2, 5 to 9 pm – Leland Summer Twilight Art Walk
Evening of art and music. Participating stores will be serving hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. For more information, you can contact Tom Frey at 256-2015.
Aug. 6, 8 pm – Manitou Music Festival
Lamajamal-Jazz & Fusion performing at the Lake Street Stage in Glen Arbor.
Aug. 7 & 8, 10 am to 4 pm – Port Oneida Fair
The GAAA will host events at Thoreson Farm during the Port Oneida Fair (POF) August 7 and 8 where artists will demonstrate various crafts. The POF is an annual event hosted by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which showcases the rural historic district’s farmsteads, with culturally relevant exhibits and demonstrations. Volunteers are needed during POF to welcome visitors! Please call the Winkelmans 231-334-4402, or email them at wink2020@earthlink.net
Aug. 10, 8 pm – Manitou Music Festival
Robert Vodnoy & Eric Lawson performing a violin duet at the Lake Street Stage in Glen Arbor.
Aug. 13, 7 pm to 9 pm – Glen Lake Community Library Annual Vintage Book Sale Preview Party: Glen Arbor Township Hall.
Aug. 14, 10 am to 7 pm – Glen Lake Community Library Annual Vintage Book Sale: Glen Arbor Township Hall.
Aug 14, 15, & 16 – Glen Arbor Sidewalk Sales.
Aug 15, 5 pm to 7 pm – Bounty of the County
Come join the fun! View & have the opportunity to purchase an original work of art, taste wines provided by the Leelanau Vintner’s Association and sample Leelanau County’s bounty of local foods.
Aug 18, 6 pm to 9 pm – Blue Dirt Band & BBQ
Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay Concert Series.
Join us for a BBQ on the back deck* at the Inn at Black Star Farms. Enjoy some of Chefs Corey and Street’s amazing BBQ creations using Black Star Farms’ home-grown delights while listening to the local talent of the Blue Dirt Band. $15/per person includes food and cover. $7/per child under 12. Kids 2 and under eat free. Cash wine bar will be available.
* in case of rain, the event will take place in the Aquarius event room located inside the Inn.
Aug 19, 8 pm – The Wild Turkeys
At The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor. Join us for the End of Season Bash with The Wild Turkeys,who hail from Northern Ontario,armed with fiddles, mandolin,guitar, bass, harmonica, and melodic four part harmonies,to take Glen Arbor by storm. The Turkeys play a pickin’ and grinnin’ cowboy music they call
“Swamp-Stomp Country”. This gang of brothers was voted the best sounding new generation roots band at 2008 Blissfest.
Rain – Leelanau School Student Center
Aug 21, 7 pm – Music in the Park Featuring the New Third Coast
Come join us in Northport for a special Music in the Park appearance by the New Third Coast. Celebrate the start of the weekend and enjoy some great music along with a beautiful view of the bay from Northport’s Marina Park. Bring your chairs or blankets and a picnic and make an evening of it.
Aug 22, 5 pm to 10 pm – Traverse City Wine and Art Festival
The 2009 Benefit Party will lay the foundation for the 2010 Traverse City Wine & Art Festival, a landmark celebration of the wine, food and culture of our region. It will feature 20 wineries from the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas and a selection of Traverse City and Leelanau restaurants providing food & desserts. Art Center Traverse City will be coordinating a sampling of artists and arts organizations who will display and sell their work in booths ringing the tent. Music will be offered for the duration, headlined by Michigan’s own Thom Jayne and the Nomads who play a truly unique blend of world and Celtic infused jazz. The music will be punctuated by original dance from the Michigan Dance Collective.
Aug 22, 8 pm – Cherry Capital Chorus & Four Man Fishing Tackle Quartet
Northport Public School
It has been three years since the Cherry Capital Chorus and Four Man Fishing Tackle Quartet have been on our stage. When either group walks on a stage, the fun begins. Their close harmony barbershop singing is at the top of the genre of music making. It’s been almost 40 years since 12 men gathered at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City for the first meeting of the Cherry Capital Chorus. They are part of an international Barbershop Harmony Society that boasts over 30,000 members. Many of the members have no formal music training, but they all take their singing seriously and have fun doing it. The Four Man Fishing Tackle Quartet has a unique sound and, when you add their brand of up north fishermen’s humor, it doesn’t get any better than that. This very popular quartet is in great demand so we feel fortunate to have them on our stage. This concert will put a smile on your face from the first note. Come and enjoy.
Aug 26, 5 pm to 6 pm – Northwest Michigan Shipwrecks & Maritime History
Jed Jaworksi of the Michigan Maritime Museum presents “Northwest Michigan Shipwrecks and Maritime History”. This presentation is a part of the 2009 Lecture Series of the Leelanau Historical Society on Wednesdays through 8/26. This presentation begins at 5 pm in the Munnecke Room at the Leelanau Historical Museum/Leland Library in Leland. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, contact the museum at 231-256-7475.
Aug 27, 9 am to 2 pm – ShareCare Golf Benefit at The Homestead
Join us at the Homestead for the 5th Annual ShareCare Golf Benefit, on this, the one day of the year the Homestead opens its beautiful course to the public! $27 includes 9 holes, cart and prizes. Call the Homestead at 231-334-5555 for tea time.
Aug 28, 7 pm – Music in the Park
Come join us in Northport for Music in the Park with Sister Wilene featuring old time country music. Celebrate the start of the weekend and enjoy some great music along with a beautiful view of the bay from Northport’s Marina Park. Bring your chairs or blankets and a picnic and make an evening of it.
Aug 30 – Cherry-Roubaix Bike Race
Following the Criterium the Cherry-Roubaix Road Race will be held on the same gear-shifting, lung-splitting, quad-burning 12-mile course used for Michigan State Road Race in the late 1980s. The start-finish line is high atop Sugar Loaf Resort, ensuring spectators a spectacular view of the race. Visit Cherry-Roubaix for more information.
SEPTEMBER
Every Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm – Empire Farmers Market
Next to the Empire Post Office, Front Street, Empire.
Sept. 11, 9:50 am – 9/11 Memorial Service: Glen Arbor Fire Department.
Sept. 18, 8 pm – Dancing Wine
Three local wineries with six wines have been paired with original
choreography by the Michigan Dance Collective for a dance experience at the City Opera House. As you experience the flavor of local wines in a traditional tasting environment, enjoy the visual element of art set in motion. The Michigan Dance Collective will perform an evening dance concert with choreography ranging from Jazz to Ballet to Modern.
Tickets are $20. $25 at the Door. Ordering Fees may apply. Click here for more information.
Sept. 19, 2 pm to 6 pm – Glen Arbor BBQ & Brew Festival
BBQ & Brew Festival festures microbrews, ginger ale and root beer from Michigan brewers and soda makers. Microbrews will feature beer from heavy to light in taste which will appeal to all beer lovers.
The festival will include tastes from chicken barbeque cook-off featuring regional chefs competing for bragging rights on their special barbecue sauce or rub. Entertainment is provided by Reginald Harris and The White Sidewall Review with the Fabulous Curb Feelers. Formed in the 1970s, the band features oldies rock and roll music and Elvis music.
Sept. 19, All Day – Leland Heritage Celebration
The Leland Chamber will again facilitate the annual Leland Heritage Celebration. This consists of the Wood Boats on the Wall at the Museum, Fishtown Fest, Van’s Garage Classic Car Show, a Leland Historic Building art show at the Old Art Building, the Leelanau Conservancy on the Village Green, and more.
Sept. 19 – 9 am to 4 pm – Leland’s 2009 Classic Boat Show
As part of the Leland Heritage Celebration this classic boat show features ChrisCraft, Garwood, Lyman and other Vintage Watercraft from the 1930’s. This event is held behind the museum in Leland
While viewing the awesome vintage boats, enjoy live music on the lawn by Windy Ridge Boys (11:30-3:00). Donations welcome.
Also, peruse the exibit ‘Shipwrecks of the Manitou Passage’ Loss & Legacy inside the museum. Claudia Goudschaal and Fred Petroskey will also be on hand for a book signing.
Sept. 19 & 20 – Harvest Stompede
Annual Harvest Stompede Vineyard Run & Walk and Wine Tour. The weekend features a race through Leelanau’s vineyards and a wine tour of LPVA member wineries featuring wines, gourmet pastas and other culinary delights. This event sold out in 2008 so get your tickets now! Click here for more information.
Sept. 25, 9 am to 4 pm – Yoga/Painting/Meditation
This class will present three disciplines under one unifying format. Students will learn techniques to tap into their creative energy by using a combination of easy yoga practice and meditation techniques. After the “morning creative intention setting”, we’ll head out into the field for the rest of the day for guided sketching and painting exercises. Students will complete various assignments within sketchbooks and create plein air paintings in the medium of their choice. Each day will close with a discussion of the day’s progress. Margo Burian has been an illustrator since graduating from Kendall College of Art and Design with a BFA in 1992. She has exhibited paintings in galleries in northern Mighigan including Center Gallery in Glen Arbor. In 2007 Margo was one of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s artist in residence and one of her paintings was selected as the 2008 Manitou Music Festival posters. For more information please call 231-334-6112.
OCTOBER
Every Friday and Saturday in October – Haunted Hayrides at Black Star Farms
Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay will be offering haunted hayrides every Friday and Saturday in October from 6pm-10pm. The cost is $10/per person leaving from the Hearth & Vine Cafe across from the Tasting Room. Pizzas, wine, hot cider will be available for purchase. It is guaranteed to be a scary good time!
Oct. 1, 10 am to 4 pm – Wonders of Watercolor Workshop with Charles Murphy
Watercolor is perhaps the most versatile medium(s) available to the visual artist. This workshop will explore a variety of applications and effects while building dynamic paintings using sound fundamentals. Compositional formats, pattern schemes, color mixing and glazing will all be covered. Numerous demonstrations will illustrate all principles discussed. Students will complete their own visual “glossary” for their future reference. Teaching painting has taken Charles across the US and around the world. His work can be found in numerous private and corporate collections. Charles Murphy
Oct. 8 & 9, 5 pm to 8 pm – Fiber Festival
9th annual Fiber Festival featuring artists with original fiber art in mediums of paper, wearable art, tapestry & woven handbags, weaving, quilts, knits, yarns, piece work and fiber sculpture. Old Art Building in Leland. (231) 271-9895
Oct. 10, 1 pm to 4 pm – Empire Heritage Days
Empire Heritage Museum. Crafts, kids activities, refreshments. 231-326-5316 Click here for more information.
Oct. 10 & 11, 9 am to 3 pm – Exploring Color with Duncan Sprattmoran
Hosted by the Glen Arbor Art Association.
Explore color using acrylic paints in a playful two day workshop focused on painters who want to use pigments they may not know. Four unique combinations of colors will be provided so you can explore interesting palettes and discover for yourself the possibilities inherent in quinacradone rose, indanthrene blue, bismuth vanadate yellow and others. In addition to color theory we will play with brush work and composition in order to let the hues sing. The class is ideal for painters who want to push into new territory and play. Since we will be working on four paintings during the two days, we are asking you to limit yourself to canvas or paper no more than 12×16. Bring your brushes, your palette, your water bucket, and play. Beginners welcome. Duncan Sprattmoran paints in watercolor and acrylic. He teaches at Pathfinder School and has taught at Northwestern Michigan College. He has won best of show at the Suttons Bay Art Fair, Algonac Art Fair, and Petoskey Art Fair. Duncan’s paintings are included in private and corporate collections throughout the United States, France, England, and Russia.
$150 members/$160 non-members (tuition fee includes paint)
Oct. 12, 6 pm to 10 pm – Signature Chefs Auction
The Signature Chefs Auction features the skills and creativity of over a dozen chefs representing the hottest restaurants in Northern Michigan! Guests enjoy delicious food, an incredible silent auction and an opportunity to bid on amazing culinary experiences hosted by the Signature Chefs.
Feel free to contact the March of Dimes at (231)947-2488 with any questions or ticket information. You can also visit their website Signature Chefs Auction
Oct. 15, 7:30 pm – Painter, Scott Mack
Scott is a painter & professional illustrator living in Muskegon who spends much of his time traveling & painting the landscape. He looks forward to painting on site in our area & meeting local artists.
Oct. 15, 16, & 17, 9 am to 4 pm – Knitting Workshop withSusan Ramsey
Thursday: Elegant Economy – Joseph’s Thrum-Scarf of Many Colors – Even the most inexperienced knitter can learn to produce an elegant multicolored scarf, while experienced knitters can also explore the different effects of seed, line and garter stitch on color.
Friday: Happy Hands – Thrummed Mittens – Maine understands cold weather. Not only have these fleece-stuffed mittens been test-driven by generations of Down-Easters, but they are also fun to knit.
Saturday: It’s a Cast-on, It’s a Bind-off, It’s a Buttonhole, It’s a Trim! – I-Cord workshop. Guru Elizabeth Zimmerman’s beloved I-Cord is a simple technique which lends itself to so many uses: trim, cast-on, buttonhole, belt, frog, and bind-off. Learn the basics in four hours and spend the rest of your life exploring the possibilities.
Oct. 16, 17, 23, & 24, Starting at 7 pm – Eagles Haunted Hay Rides: Empire
Oct. 18, 12 pm to 4 pm – Haunted Lighthouse
Haunted Lighthouse at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse.
Oct. 23, 5 pm to 9 pm – Suttons Bay Fall Finale Art Walk
Visit participating village galleries & shops hosting award winning regional artists, sample wines from Leelanau County’s wineries. Slow down and stroll, enjoying a leisurely evening of art , wine, & live music in this beautifully quaint village in the company of neighbors & friends. For more information visit the Suttons Bay Area Chamber of Commerce link here or you can also call Sue Ann Round at Michigan Artists Gallery at 231.271.4922.
October 30, 8:00 pm and 11:59 pm – Rocky Horror Picture Show!
At the State Theater in downtowm Traverse City. Both show times sold out last year, so do not wait to get your tickets! Buy tickets here.
Oct. 31 Halloween! – All afternoon – Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor!
Visit all of the businesses in Glen Arbor, including Leelanau Vacation Rentals for Trick or Treating!
Oct. 31, 6 pm to 8 pm – Empire Children’s Halloween Party
Games, candy and more! Held at the Empire Township Hall.
DECEMBER
Dec. 6 – Merry Marketplace, 10 am-4 pm
Leland – The Old Art Building
A Christmas arts and crafts show featuring local artisans with holiday gift packages, fresh & dried holiday wreaths, jewelry, specialty foods, pottery, ornaments, cards and hand knit items.
Dec. 7 – Cedar Community Christmas Party, 1-3 pm
Cedar – Solon Township Hall
We’ll make wreaths that you can take home. Please bring a dozen cookies to share with friends and neighbors and we’ll provide the coffee and hot chocolate for your visiting pleasure. Song sheets will be available if you would like to join in singing carols. Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 7, 1-3 pm at the Solon Twp Hall in Cedar. Enjoy the holiday spirit!
Dec. 13, 8 p.m. & Dec. 14, 3 p.m. – Christmas Concert
Northport
This Christmas Concert has become a family affair and our family is growing as evidenced by repeated sell-out crowds. This concert is planned for the young at heart with an emphasis on children and Santa Claus will visit us with his bag of goodies. You will hear your favorite music, which will come in many different musical packages. Local artists The Village Voices and Northport Community Band conducted by Ann and Ken Bloomquist will entertain you. We will have refreshments in the lobby following the concert and you can even visit with Santa Claus up close. Join your friends and neighbors and start the “Happy Holidays” in style.
Co-sponsors for December 13: Leelanau Township Community Foundation and the Northport-Omena Chamber of Commerce
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Services at Local Churches
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 6012 Lake St., Glen Arbor(231) 334-4180
Lessons & Carols 7:00 pm
Empire United Methodist Church 10050 Michigan, Empire(231) 326-5510
Service 7:00 pm
First Church of Christ, Scientist 6753 W. Harbor Hwy., Glen Arbor (231) 334-4961
Service 7:30 pm
Glen Lake Community Reformed Church 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor (231) 334-4563
Service 7:00 pm
Holy Rosary Catholic Church 3919 Gatzke Rd., Cedar (231) 228-5429
Caroling 3:00 pm, Mass 4:00 pm, and a Midnight Mass
Immanuel Lutheran Church 303 E. Pearl St., Leland (231) 256-9464
Service 7:00 pm
Leelanau Community Church 245 S. Lake Leelanau Dr., Lake Leelanau (231) 256-7838
Service 7:00 pm
Leland Community United Methodist 106 N. Fourth St., Leland (231) 256-9161
Family Service 5:30 pm, Choral Worship 7:30 pm, and a Candlelight Service & Communion 11:00 pm
St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church 403 S. St. Mary St., Lake Leelanau (231) 256-9676
Mass 4:00 pm and Mass 11:00 pm
St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church Leelanau Hwy/M-22, Empire (231) 326-5255
Mass 7:00 pm
Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Services at Local Churches
Immanuel Lutheran Church 303 E. Pearl St., Leland (231) 256-9464
Service 10:00 am
St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church 403 S. St. Mary St., Lake Leelanau (231) 256-9676
Mass 10:00 am
St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church Leelanau Hwy/M-22, Empire (231) 326-5255
Mass 10:00 am
Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve
Leelanau Community Church 245 S. Lake Leelanau Dr., Lake Leelanau(231) 256-7838
They will have a New Year’s Eve Service at 7:30 pm followed by many fun family activities!
JANUARY
Jan. 7, 2009, noon to 4 pm – 12th Annual Downtown Bridal Show
This event will feature more than 35 local experts in all phases of wedding planning. The highlight will be a Bridal Fashion Show beginning at 3:15 pm, which will feature the latest in wedding fashion. There will be door prizes throughout the day. This spectacular event is free and will be held at Park Place Dome, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Jan. 24, 1 – 5 pm. – Snowshoe Saturday at Black Star Farms
Bring your snowshoes and enjoy the trails at Black Star Farms! Warm up after a day of outdoor fun at the Farm Market with a bonfire, a bowl of chili, and mulled cider/wine. $10 per person. Contact Kristin Karam at 231.944.1255 for further information.
Jan. 30, 5:00 – 7:30 pm – Winter Wine & Vine Leelanau
Taste Leelanau Award Winning Wines, Pair with Leelanau Specialty Foods, and Meet Leelanau Educators: Sommelier, Becky Hemmingsen and
Viticulture Specialist, Doug Matthies
Tickets: $30 each or $200 for a Table of 8
Tickets available at the Old Art Building – 231-256-2131
FEBRUARY
Feb 4, 7:30 p.m. – Lynn Rae Perkins – Author
In Perkins “Have Fun With It” talk, Ms. Perkins will speak about what she has learned about writing for children, and what she hopes to learn.
Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross published in 2005 for children ages 10 and up. She is the author of one other book for teens—All Alone in the Universe, a companion to Criss Cross. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several picture books, including The Broken Cat; Snow Music, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book and a Book Sense Top Ten Pick; and Pictures from Our Vacation. In April of this year another Perkins book will be published, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth for ages 18 and up. Held at the Glen Arbor Arts Association Building
Feb. 5, 6 to 8 pm – Art from the Wine Country: Taste the Passion
Mountain Flowers Lodge, The Homestead, Glen Arbor
This special evening kicks off the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s Taste the Passion weekend. The event will feature art and wine from Leelanau County paired with fabulous tapas by The Homestead’s Chef John Piombo. Part of the proceeds from admissions will go to GAAA for class scholarships and the after school art program. The Glen Arbor Art Association is organizing the invitational art exhibit. Entrance fee of $20 per person includes tickets for two glasses of wine and food from multiple food stations. Additional wine tickets are available for purchase ($4/ticket or 3 tickets for $10).
Feb. 6, 1:00 pm – Guided Snowshoe Hikes with SBD Rangers
Guided snowshoe hikes start at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. Bring your own snowshoes or try out those available for use at the Ranger’s station. Rangers will provide basic snowshoeing instructions before everyone heads out to the trailhead. During the snowshoe hike, rangers will share interesting facts about the park’sunique features. Participants need only to purchase the Park Entrance Pass to join in the fun. Space is limited, so please call 231-326-5134, extension 328 to make reservations or to get more information.
Feb. 6th & 7th - LPVA – Taste the Passion
Love is in the air as you celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day at the “Taste the Passion” weekend February 6 & 7, 2010. This special weekend celebrates wine, chocolate and love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day! The combination of winter’s beauty in Leelanau with the special pleasures of life always makes for wonderful weekend.
The weekend starts on Saturday as participants head to their first winery stop to collect a souvenir glass. Then the fun begins with special pours and tasty chocolate treats offered at wineries between the hours of 11am and 5pm on Saturday, and Noon and 5pm on Sunday. However, because one cannot survive on chocolate alone (tempting as it may sound), savory dishes will be served at a number of tasting rooms.
Stay with Leelanau Vacation Rentals and you can get your tickets for half the price, $30 per couple.
Feb. 12 – 14 – Empire Winterfest
Winter brings arctic-like ice formations on the shoreline and plenty of time to stand in the middle of Front Street, talking with friends, or go for a cross-country ski on one of the many area trails. Don’t miss the Empire Winter Fest: your chance to jump in a hole cut in the ice of South Bar Lake!
Feb. 13 – Glen Arbor Winterfest
Perch Fishing Contest, 7 am to 1 pm. Chili Cookoff, Boone Docks Deck, 12 noon until it is all gone!
Feb. 13, 1:00 pm – Guided Snowshoe Hikes with SBD Rangers
Guided snowshoe hikes start at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. Bring your own snowshoes or try out those available for use at the Ranger’s station. Rangers will provide basic snowshoeing instructions before everyone heads out to the trailhead. During the snowshoe hike, rangers will share interesting facts about the park’sunique features. Participants need only to purchase the Park Entrance Pass to join in the fun. Space is limited, so please call 231-326-5134, extension 328 to make reservations or to get more information.
Feb. 18, 7:30 to 8:30 pm – Dewey Blocksma – Artist – Talk About Art
Dewey will show a few photos of his fascinating journey as an artist and he will give a feel for the folk, outsider and other art traditions which influence his work. He will share some folk art pieces from his own collection and some of his recent sculptures. Held at the Glen Arbor Art Association.
Feb. 20, 1:00 pm – Guided Snowshoe Hikes with SBD Rangers
Guided snowshoe hikes start at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. Bring your own snowshoes or try out those available for use at the Ranger’s station. Rangers will provide basic snowshoeing instructions before everyone heads out to the trailhead. During the snowshoe hike, rangers will share interesting facts about the park’sunique features. Participants need only to purchase the Park Entrance Pass to join in the fun. Space is limited, so please call 231-326-5134, extension 328 to make reservations or to get more information.
Feb. 27, 1:00 pm – Guided Snowshoe Hikes with SBD Rangers
Guided snowshoe hikes start at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. Bring your own snowshoes or try out those available for use at the Ranger’s station. Rangers will provide basic snowshoeing instructions before everyone heads out to the trailhead. During the snowshoe hike, rangers will share interesting facts about the park’sunique features. Participants need only to purchase the Park Entrance Pass to join in the fun. Space is limited, so please call 231-326-5134, extension 328 to make reservations or to get more information.
Feb. 27 – Northport Winter Festival
Snowmobile poker run, outhouse race, broomball, curling, free hot dogs, hot chocolate and coffee and much more. Free will donations accepted.
Check back with us later for updates on local events.