From Nov 29 – Dec 9, Leland Public School Drama will present one of the longest running Off-Broadway shows of all time, Little Shop of Horrors. High School students from Leland Public School and St. Mary’s of Lake Leelanau, directed by Jeremy John Evans, team up for this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies. A […]
Yesterday’s Traverse City Record-Eagle reported that Leelanau Wine Cellars of Omena was the Michigan winery #1 for in-state sales in 2006, selling almost 686,000 liters (up 45% from 2005). The previous #1, St. Julian of Paw Paw is likely still the top producer in Michigan due to extensive out-of-state sales. “We’ve really been going through […]
Here’s an awesome photo from The Real Ferg that brings new light to Leelanau’s most often-photographed place (click to get it “background sized“):
The annual Starlight Night Auction is already underway with an online auction (through November 29). There’s several cool items including lodging at destinations from Crystal Mountain, Beaver & South Manitou Islands to Cabo San Lucas & Hilton Head. There’s also a chance to skate at Centre Ice with Dallas Drake of the Red Wings! The […]
Photo credit: November’s Fury II by Andy McFarlane News from the Week News from the week included an economic forecast for the Grand Traverse region that was better than the forecast for the state as a whole and focused on our need to develop “clusters” focused on renewable energy & freshwater research. Other stories included […]
The Leelanau Enterprise has a cool article about the impact of the “Bohemian Exodus”, a migration of pioneers escaping troubles in central Europe during the 19th century. The migration had a big impact on Leelanau County and Traverse City, even to the point of causing a Leelanau village to be renamed: “Godfrey Greilick was the […]
The photo of the barn above (located north of Northport) was taken by Michael Hicks this summer I believe. The photo to the right was taken maybe 10 years ago – it’s amazing how fast these old barns can crumble into ruin. It doesn’t have to go like this. Check out this article from Lake […]
The Record-Eagle has a report on the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce annual economic forecast breakfast the the business expo. Their forecast finds that despite Michigan’s statewide struggles and those of the housing sector, the outlook is pretty good for the Grand Traverse area. The chamber’s 60-page economic forecast for 2008 emphasized a need to […]
The Crystal River by Jim Sorbie News from the Week Stories from the week included a little more about Sugar Loaf, the announcement of the annual Leelanau Coat Drive, upcoming shows at the Inside Out Gallery from Emily Lively & Chuck Suchy and a quick report on the results of Leelanau’s elections. The Week’s Weather […]
The InsideOut Gallery of Traverse City ( a really cool place to see a show) hosts a pair of great folk artists this week. On Thursday (Nov 8), Leelanau native and singer-songwriter Emily Lively returns from Kerrville, Texas. The doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30. Be sure to check out her […]
We’re in Traverse City all day at the annual TC Business Expo, so we’ll keep this short. Get out and vote today! Update: The BATA renewal passed easily while Elmwood turned down the fire millage for the 2nd time. A second Elmwood Township fire millage proposal gained the support of three times as many voters, […]
It is time again clean out those closets! The annual Coat Drive is looking for all winter gear like coats, hats, mittens, leggings, etc. Winter gear can be dropped off at Riverfront Pizza and Leelanau Vacation Rentals in Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Realty in Empire, Gabe’s Market in Maple City and of course the Glen […]