The Leelanau Farmers Markets are now in their 8th season and feature fresh, Leelanau County produce and farm products. Here are the locations and times: Glen Arbor(downtown, behind the Township Hall) 9am-1pm Tuesdays, June 17 – September 2, 2008 Leland (parking lot across from The Bluebird Restaurant) 9am – Noon Thursdays, June 19 – September […]
The River at Crystal Bend in Glen Arbor features Miniature Golf, Carriage Rides, Free Wireless, Birthday Parties, Rustic Trading Post & More! Latest Giveaway! The last question was apparently too easy, so here’s a tougher one: Who was the first European explorer to record a sighting of the Sleeping Bear, when did they sight it […]
The Heartwood Furniture & Fine Art Show, an annual showcase of handmade furniture and art by Northern Michigan’s finest artisans benefiting the Leelanau Community Cultural Center, will be held this weekend (June 20-22, 2008) at the Old Art Building in Leland. The Opening Reception takes place on Friday from 6-8 PM and the exhibition continues […]
Update from Jolynn Paige of Paige Pro Communications! Over 300 people attended the 15th anniversary gala celebration of the Leelanau Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble, under the stellar direction of Margaret Bell. Approximately 70 students, some returning alumnae, performed at Northport Community Arts center last Friday evening (June 20th). The audience was thoroughly entertained by […]
In Planners back adoption of ‘agritourism’ language the Leelanau Enterprise reports that Bingham Towship’s Planning Commission has recommended an amendment to township zoning: The proposed new zoning ordinance provisions may make it easier for the owners of farms and other agriculturally zoned properties to engage in businesses related to farming that will bring more tourists […]
Next Friday (Jun 20) the Beach Bards return for another season of by heart poetry, storytelling and music. This Leelanau summer tradition takes place every Friday evening on the Leelanau School Beach in Glen Arbor at 8:30, June 20 – Aug. 22 and is really a tremendous experience for all ages. At the fee of […]
Peterson Park by Pentax K1000 Gal (part of her Leelanau set) News from the Week It must be summer because stories from the week were pretty much events (Saturdays at the Lakeshore, Suttons Bay Art Walk, a concert and workshop from Joel Mabus) and then a photo of a Gills Pier Sunset and a sailboat […]
The photo is Gills Pier Sunset by newsgirl23, one of many cool photos added recently to the Leelanau.com group on the photo-sharing site Flickr. It’s where we get many of the photos featured on Leelanau.com and we’d love to share yours with our readers as well!
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s “Saturdays at the Lakeshore” continues through the month of June. You meet at 1 PM at the Visitor Center in Empire on M-72. Then it’s a short drive to the program/hike location (ends at about 3 PM). Each week, a different topic and location in the National Lakeshore will […]
Jim captured this awesome photo in yesterday’s fog on Suttons Bay. It’s part of his Boats set – be sure to check it out bigger. Have a great weekend!
The Glen Arbor Art Association brings Michigan folk legend Joel Mabus to the Leelanau School next Saturday (Jun 14) at 8 PM. Joel is a gifted and humorous guy who has 18 albums to his credit and has performed with folk music stars like John Prine, Joan Baez & Tom Paxton. You can learn more […]
French Lilac Detail by Andy McFarlane News from the Week Stories from the week included a look at the Sleeping Bear Dunes Management Plan options and meetings, the 2008 summer tourism forecast for Leelanau (down, but not disastrous) and metalsmith Bob Purvis and his summer artist residency at the Old Art Building. The Week’s Weather […]