via the Grand Vision… Dr. Mark Holley of Northwestern Michigan College will present a special talk on Monday, July 12 titled ‘What’s in the Bay Anyway?”. This presentation is sponsored by the Leelanau Clean Water group, and will begin at 6:30 pm with a social gathering/snacks with Dr. Holley speaking at 7 pm and providing […]
Via Absolute Michigan… Taste the Local Difference says that sweet cherries are ready to pick! A great place to pick them up is at any of the Leelanau Farmers Markets or (if you’re feeling adventurous) the National Cherry Festival. A few facts about cherries: Cherries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and a good […]
The 14th annual Artists’ Market will be held at the Old Art Building in Leland on Saturday, July 10 from 10am to 5pm. 70 art booths on the lawn and inside the building will feature fine art paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodcarving, fiber, folk art, sculpture, gourmet foods and quality artisan wares. This event is sponsored […]
The sun has returned, and 80s are right behind. Read on for everything about this week on the Leelanau Peninsula!
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The Leland Summer Music Series runs June 25-August 6, 2010. Every Wednesday evening on the lawn between Harbor Square, Leelanau Books and Northwestern Bank from 7-9:15 PM. Bring a blanket or a chair (or use theirs) and enjoy great music from all kinds of local musicians. Tonight is Blind Dog Hank and they always bring […]
via Absolute Michigan… 2011 update coming this summer!! Remember the sights, sounds, and smells of a summer celebration in your hometown when you were a kid? Well, happy days return to Traverse City’s beautiful Lake Michigan shores July 2-9, 2011 during the National Cherry Festival featuring over 150 events including free air shows over the Bay, […]
The Second Generation Art Show opening will be held from 4-8 PM this Friday, July 2nd at the Old Art Building in Leland. The exhibit will remain open from 10-6 on July 3rd, and features the second generation of seven artists tied to Leelanau County: Cece Chatfield (daughter of Amy and William Chatfield) Morgan Fisher […]
After a dry May, we’ve had a wet June. Fortunately, it’s been warm and rainy, meaning that we’re getting great growth of crops and everything green!
The Leelanau Enterprise reports that harvest of early sweet cherry varieties could begin as soon as July 1, based on samples taken at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station. That means the usually poorly timed National Cherry Festival (July 3-10, 2010) will be giving people a taste of the fruit of the National Cherry Capital! […]
The photo is Dream-350 by jakphoto. What are you seeing out there? Daisies? Cougars? Polka Bands? Tell us about it in the comments!
Leland Public School will hold an all-school reunion and benefit picnic on Friday, July 2, 2010 from 6:30 – 9 PM at Fountain Point Resort on Lake Leelanau. Enjoy the summer sun with friends, family and alumni on the lawn of Fountain Point while listening to the music of Song of the Lakes. Alums of […]