A reception and exhibit for the Leelanau Community Cultural Center’s 2008 Artist in Residence, Bob Purvis, is planned for June 6, 7, and 8 at the Old Art Building in Leland. The opening reception takes place from 5-8 PM on Friday and will feature a selection of original sculpture and furniture and a digital presentation […]
Each month we make a post where you can let people know what you’re thinking about stories in the news items, tell about some fun things you did (or want to do) and share your observations of what’s happening in the great outdoors. June in Leelanau means graduation, strawberries, baseball and the return of bare […]
From the current edition of the Glen Arbor Sun: In early June, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (the local branch of the National Park Service) will hold three identical public meetings on consecutive days to present four action alternatives, including the Park’s “preferred alternative,” for a new General Management Plan (GMP), and solicit public […]
In Tourism view: ‘Soft, not disaster”, the Leelanau Enterprise takes a look at summer tourism forecasts for our area from MSU tourism expert and professor emeritus Don Holecek. Holecek (whose full report can be seen through Absolute Michigan) said: “Where there’ll be some impact is on the ‘weekend travelers,’ who will try to find ways […]
Blue Sky and Blossoms and Bokeh by Andy McFarlane (Cherry Blossoms 2008 set) News from the Week The week’s top story was the 2008 Tour de Leelanau. Taylor Tolleson of BMC took first place in the very close men’s race (followed by Bissell riders Ben Jacques-Maynes and Teddy King) while the women’s race was won […]
The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association introduces the first ever Premium Pour, to take place Saturday June 7, 2008. This unique event features a special tasting of 1-2 rare, library and estate wines from each of the nine Leelanau Peninsula wineries listed below. It’s a high touch, more intimate event designed for the wine taster looking […]
The 2008 Tour de Leelanau bike race took place on Sunday. BMC’s Taylor Tolleson took first place in the very close men’s race (followed by Bissell riders Ben Jacques-Maynes and Teddy King) while the women’s race was blown wide open by Anne Samplonius of Cheerwine, who finished over 2 minutes ahead of teammate Leigh Hobson […]
The Leelanau Enterprise has a feature on two Memorial Day ceremonies. On Monday at 9:30 AM at the County Government Center (near Suttons Bay) retired Brigadier Gen. Charles F. Briggs, (Ret.) will speak and there will also be a flag raising ceremony. At 10:30 at the Leelanau Township Cemetery in Northport , there will be […]
The Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative (MYOI) will be holding the Jam for Youth benefit concert at the City Opera House on Thursday May 29th, from 7 to 10:30 pm. The MYOI is designed to help youth, 14 to 23 years old, as they navigate the difficult road to independence after leaving foster care. All proceeds from this […]
Descent by John Clement Howe (Tour de Leelanau set) News from the Week In addition to a few upcoming events, stories from the week included our new Leelanau Art Events page, a photo of an Edsel at Northport’s Cars in the Park, writeups on the Leelanau Township Library and the Leland Township Harbor & Marina and a bit of […]
Seeing a number of art events in the calendar made me think that it would be nice to have a page listing upcoming art events. We’ll try and keep this updated but you can also view current Leelanau art events in the Leelanau Calendar! Reception for Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman Artists’ reception for Melanie […]
The annual Cars in the Park takes place this Saturday (May 24) at Haserot Park in Northport. The event features antiques, hot rods, sports cars along with games, prizes, food and music. It is free to attend and benefits the Northport-Omena Firefighters Association. You can read a story from last year in the Leelanau Enterprise […]