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Calendar Of Events - 2009
    June   •   July   •   August   •   Fall    •  Ongoing Events   
January - April 2009
Feb. 14
  Glen Arbor Winterfest, Perch Fishing Contest and Chili Cook-Off, Sat. 12 - until the chili is gone. Boone Dock's deck
March 4
  Empire Museum's, Fun Filled History Series, "History of the Empire Lumber Company. Wednesday, 7:30, Empire Town Hall
March 11
  Empire Museum's, Fun Filled History Series, "History of the Empire Lumber Company. Wednesday, 7:30, Empire Town Hall
March 12
  Bob Purvis, Sculptor March 12 Meet The Artist Series: 7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.l 231-334-6112 or office@glenarborart.org)
April 2
  Kristin Hurlin, owner, Paradiso Gallery, Meet The Artist Series: 7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.l 231-334-6112 or
April 23
  Fred Ely, Basketmaker, Meet The Artist Series: 7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.l 231-334-6112 or office@glenarborart.org)

May
May 11-19
  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 on the 19th or stop in between 9 - 1 from May 11 – 19 to see what the children have created.   Glen Arbor Art Association
May 14
  Donald Hettinga, photographer, Artist in Residence Program,7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.334-6112 office@glenarborart.org)
May 16-17
  Empire Asparagus Festival ( Saturday - Sunday) More Information
                 May 28    Stephen Schousen, printmaker, Artist in Residence Program,
7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info. 334-6112 or office@glenarborart.org)

June
June 11
  Chris Stoffel Overvoorde, painter, Artist in Residence Program,
7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.334-6112 office@glenarborart.org)

June 18
  Girl’s Night Out, Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m. Glen Arbor Twp Hall, M22 
Come and sample all the great things Glen Arbor has to offer women!  Thursday June 19th in the Town Hall from 5:30-8:30 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!

(2009 Registration forms for businesses)
June 20
  M-22 Challenge, 9AM.  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 25
  Joseph Lombardo, painter, Artist in Residence Program,7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.334-6112 office@glenarborart.org)
June 27
  Glen Arbor Art Association Dart for Art 5K Fun Run/Walk, Glen Arbor Athletic Club, Registration 7:30 a.m., Race at 8:30 a.m.

July
July 2 -5
  Cedar Polka Fest
July 3
  Manitou Music Festival.  Northport Community Band. Glen Arbor  Athletic Club lawn, 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and celebrate the 4th of July with one of Leelanau County’s most popular groups! Rain Glen Arbor Town Hall  Free
July 3
  Sarah Bearup-Neal, Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
July 3
  Fred Petroskey and Ginty Kastys sign their book at Lake Street Studios art opening, Friday 6-8, sponsored by the Cottage Book Shop
July 4
  Flag Raising Old Settler’s Park 10:00 a.m.
Patriotic Bike Decorating, Glen Arbor Art Assoc. 10.30 a.m.
Glen Arbor 4th of July Parade, noon, downtown Glen Arbor
July 4
  Bethlem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor: second annual "hot dog sale" and Habitat for Humanity Silent Auction Ice Cream and Bake Sale held on the Church lawn 10:00 - 2:00
July 4
  Chicago Attorney Tom Campbell will sign hiw gook, Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery and Lincoln, 1:00 pm. Cottage Book Shop
July 4 - 11
  National Cherry Festival, Traverse City   More Information
July 5
  Pancake Breakfast, Glen Arbor Township Hall, Sunday 8 a.m. - noon 
Glen Lake Fire & Rescue Association  www.glenarborfire.com
July 8
  Manitou Music Festival, Blues. Mulebone the duo of multiinstrumentalist,
John Ragusa and roots music specialist, Hugh Pool., Studio Stage, Glen Arbor, 8 p.m.

More information
July 10
  Joan Richmond, Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
July 10, 11
  Gallery Show – Harriet Mittelberger – Paintings   Glen Arbor Art Association Reception/Friday 6 – 10 PM, Saturday 12 – 5

 
July 12
  Manitou Music Festival, 11th Anniversary Dune Climb Concert, Steppin'In It with Rachel Davis. These Lansing musicians perform on vintage instruments and create their own brand of roots music combining old-time country, swing, and blues, a sound reminiscent of the days of oldtimeradio,Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Dune Climb Sunday, 7 p.m  Free,   More information
July 15
  Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair, Glen Arbor Twp. Hall,
Wednesday 10 – 4 ( for information: figurabe@aol.com or 231-236-6084)
July 15
  Knits by Linda Kustra, Trunk show with Old Mission Peninsula fiber artist Linda Kustra, featuring her handwoven, mixed fiber scarves, shawls, vests and necklaces, at RUTH CONKLIN GALLERY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m  more info

July 15
  Manitou Music Festival, Blue Origami Jazz / Blues / World  The
Trio includes Andrew Bishop on reeds, Duncan McMillan on Hammond B3 organ, and Alex Trajano on drums. Studio Stage, Wednesday, 8 pm
More information
July 17
  Gallery Show – Craig Capehart – Photography.  Glen Arbor Art Association Reception, Friday 6 – 10 PM
July 17
  Charles Murphy , Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
July 18-19
  Empire Anchor Days  More Information
July 23
  Glen Lake Community Library Home Tour, 10-4,  5 lovely homes to view, $15.  Info: call 326-5361. More information
July 22
  Manitou Music Festival, Josh White Jr. – Folk/Blues/Gospel A master of vocal inflection and involvement, Josh White Jr. is considered one of music'spremiere performers. Studio Stage, Glen Arbor, 8 p.m.


More information
July 24
  Carol Spaulding, Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
July 25
  Glen Lake Fire Department. Open House Saturday, 10 am.- 2pm. at Station1(Glen Arbor) For info: www.glenarborfire.com
July 26
  Manitou Music Festival – 26 Photographers & Kat Eggleston
Contemporary Folk / Roots A homegrown Traverse City roots music band
that weaves original songs about ships, mustaches, best friends and Dalmatians. Kat Eggleston who comes to us from Seattle, has the soul of a poet and the voice of an angel. Studio Stage, Glen Arbor, 8 p.m.
More information
July 27, 28, 29
  Sticks Stuff for People and Pets: The 8th Annual Trunk Show of Sticks Furniture & Objects with creator/owner Sarah Grant and staff at RUTH CONKLIN GALLERY. More information
July 28
  Glen Arbor Women’s Club, “3rd Annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk”, 9 a.m., $12, ½ Mile Kid’s Run, 9:05 a.m., $5. Food, Prizes, T-shirts! Info: call 334-7363 or email: gawc5krace@hotmail.com.

July 30
  Manitou Music Festival, Jeff Hass & Friends, Haas' unique blend of
African-American, Jewish, and European musical traditions hasearned him national attention. The Homestead Resort, Top of the Ski Hill , 7pm. Children are not free for thisGlen Arbor Art Associationfundraising event
More information
July 31
  Margo Burian, Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
July 30-Aug.2
  Traverse City Film Festival, Traverse City   More Information
August
August 4
  Manitou Music Festival. Arts Collage I  FREE Music: Holly Mae and thePainted Room: vocals, harp, glockenspiel and upright bass; indie/folk/country music. Poetry: Michigan poet Matt Sadler reads from his latest work. Film: Climbing Sainte-Victoire:A Danced Homage to PaulCézanne. Wednesday, Studio Stage, Glen Arbor, 8 p.m.
More information
August 5
  Manitou Music Festival. Arts Collage II Music: Laurel Premo shares music drawn from: Appalachian, Celtic, Folk, Cajun, Bluegrass,and Scandinavian roots. Dance: Jumping Off theBandwagon Contemporary Dance Company will premier three newly choreographed works. Film: Ann Arbor Film Festival. Thursday, Studio Stage, Glen Arbor, 8 p.m. More information

August 7 –8
  Port Oneida Fair, Friday - Saturday, 10 – 4 p.m  More Information
August 7, 8
  Gallery Show – Jane Batteiger – Paintings   Glen Arbor Art Association Reception/Friday 6 – 9 PM, Saturday 12 - 4
August 7
  Lyn Uhlmann, Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
August 9
  Manitou Music Festival.  Sister WileneReal Country Music songs that will take you back to the days when country music was a pocketful of heartfelt ballads and great swingtune. Sunday, Studio Stage, Glen Arbor, 8 p.m. More information

August 11
  Manitou Music Festival. Summer SingersChoral / Variety FREE For the past five summers under the direction of Richard DeVinney, 60-70 people sing together every week all summer, just for the love of music. Each August they put on a free concert for the public.Glen Lake Reformed Community Church Tuesday, 8 pm

  More information
August 12
  Manitou Music Festival, Electric Blue Quintet  Classical-Woodwinds.  The
program includes works from: Muczinski, Klughardt, Francaix, and Piazola.
Studio Stage, Glen Arbor, 8 p.m.

More information
August 12
  Glen Lake Community Library “Annual Vintage Book Sale”, “Preview Party”, 7-9 p.m., 1st look at books, Silent Auction, Wine and Appetizers served, Admission $5, Glen Arbor Township Hall.  Info: call 326-5361.  
August 13
  Glen Lake Community Library “Annual Vintage Book Sale”, 10-7,
Glen Arbor Township Hall.  Info: call 326-5361.  More information

August 14
  Glen Lake Community Library “Annual Vintage Book Sale”, “Bag Sale Day”, Buy a bag for $5.00 and fill it to the top!  9-11 a.m., Glen Arbor Township Hall.  Info: call 326-5361.

August 14
  Sarah Innes, Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
August 15
  Plein-air Paint Out – Glen Arbor Art Association, Thoreson Farm,  Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

August 13-15
  Glen Arbor Sidewalk Sales, Wednesday - Saturday, 10am. - 5pm.
August 19
  Manitou Music Festival,The Wild Turkeys Bluegrass. From Northern Ontario
armed with fiddles, mandolin, guitar, bass, harmonica, and melodic four part harmonies. Leelanau School Wednesday, 8 pm More information
August 21, 22
  Gallery Show – Alice Moss – Paintings      Glen Arbor Art Association Reception/Friday 6 – 9 PM, Saturday 11 - 7

August 21

  Diane Rolinski , Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
August 27
  Jan Shoemaker,essayist, Artist in Residence Program,7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.334-6112 office@glenarborart.org)
August 28
  Craig Weisse, Lake Street Studios art opening. Friday 6 - sundown, .Everyone welcome!
September
Sept 1
  Labor Day Bridgewalk/Party, at the Narrows Bridge between Glen Lakes
Monday, 12:00 noon
Sept 11
  9 -11 Remembrance,Glen Lake Fire Dept.,. Station 1, Glen Arbor Friday, 9:45a.m. more information
Sept 17
  Lori Feldpausch, painter,Artist in Residence Program,7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.334-6112 office@glenarborart.org)

Sept 19
  2nd Annual BBQ & Brew Festival
Saturday, Noon - 4pm. Bigger Tent, more brewers, lots more BBQ. Downtown Glen Arbor, under the tent, across from Cottonseen and Totem Shop. food, drink, music and FUN!!   more info
Sept 30
  Jacqueline Eschenbrenner, ceramicist,Artist in Residence Program,7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.334-6112 office@glenarborart.org)
September
  Glen Lake Community Library, “Stories and More” programs begin and continue each Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through May.  Info: call 326-5361.
October
Oct 10
  Empire Heritage Days, Empire Museum Complex, Saturday, 1- 4 p.m   
  More Information
Oct 10
  Glen Lake Fire Department. Open House Saturday, 10 am.- 2pm.
at Station2( Empire)  For info: www.glenarborfire.com
Oct 15
  Scott Mack, painter, Artist in Residence Program,7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.334-6112 office@glenarborart.org)
Oct 16, 17
Oct 23, 24
  Eagles Haunted Hay Rides, Empire. Saturday - Sunday
Starting at 7:00 p.m.
Oct 29
  Holly Sturges, pastel artist, Artist in Residence Program,7:30 PM at the Glen Arbor Art Association (more info.334-6112 office@glenarborart.org)
November
Nov 14-Dec12
  Glen Lake Community Library “Children’s Holiday Book Drive”. 
Info: call 334-6102 or 326-5361. 

Nov 27
  Pajama Party Sales, Glen Arbor stores, Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Tree Lighting & Carols, Glen Arbor Twp. Hall Friday, 7:00p.m.
Holiday Market Place Preview , Twp. Hall Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 28
  Holiday Market Place, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Glen Arbor Township Hall
Nov.28
 
Empire Artisan Marketplace, 12 noon to 5pm., Empire Town Hall
(more info: Andrea Henry, 231-409-1269)
On Going Summer Community Events
Empire Area Museum Center
  Weekends from Memorial Day until July 1st. (1 pm-4 pm)
Open daily July and August (1 pm-4 pm Closed Wednesday)
Weekends from Labor Day through Heritage Day(Early Oct.)( 1 pm-4 pm). Groups by appointment call (231)326-5568 or (231)326-5519.
Beach Bards
  Every Friday evening, from June 26 thru August 28, 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.
     
Glen Arbor
Farmers Market
  Every Tuesday, June 16 - September 1, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Behind the Glen Arbor Twp Hall, M22
Empire
Farmers Market
  Every Saturday, June 13 to September 26. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Next to the Empire Post Office, Front St.
     
Lanphier
Observatory
  Wednesday and Thursday June 24 -August 27, from 10:30 - midnight if the skies are clear. The Leelanau School, Glen Arbor, Admission
     
The Cottage Book Shop
  Children's Pine Patch Story Hour-- every Mon, Wed, Friday at 11 am at Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor beginning June 30th and ending August 15th.
     
Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak
  Surfing is 90% paddling - join us for Paddling & fellowship Thursdays, 7pm. at the Empire Beach. Bring your own surfboard or rent one of ours. info: berylskrocki@aol.com
     
Glen Lake Community Library
  June, Glen Lake Community Library weekly “Summer Programs” begin and run every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. throughout the summer.  Info: call 326-5361 Children's Summer Reading Program begins. Info: call 326-5361

     
Wildflowers
  You Jazz, Every Tuesday  and Friday night from 6pm - 8pm in the gardens of Wildflowers, on M22 in Glen Arbor.  Bring your instrument and play or just relax in the beautiful gardens and enjoy the music.  All ages and levels welcome.  info:   334-3232
On Going Community Events
Sleeping Bear
National Lakeshore Park
  Summer Ranger programs& Winter snowshoe hikes,
for more information contact or visit The Visitors Center, 9922 Front St. Empire, 231-326-5134 http://www.nps.gov/slbe/
     
The Yarn Shop
  Open knitting night, Tuesdays 6:30 - 9pm. All skill levels are welcome. The Yarn Shop, Glen Arbor.
June   •   July   •   August   •   Fall    •  Ongoing Events   •   2009 Events