Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 – Glen Arbor Women’s Club 14th Annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kids’ Run

Run/Walk: 9:00am, Kids’ Run: 9:05am.

After run celebration and refreshments.

Starts/Ends: Cherry Republic, Lake Street, Glen Arbor.

Registration info online: www.runningbearrun.com. Run/Walk $20, ($25 day of run), Kids’ Run $5.

Proceeds go to local scholarships and community projects.

Questions? Call or text 231-409-0514

The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12^th annual Plein Air Weekend opens August 6 with the Quick Draw. Artists will fan out around Glen Arbor and create in a designated two-hour period of time work to this year’s theme: “Capturing Village Life: Images of Empire and Glen Arbor.” The public is welcome to watch the artists in action.

Finished Quick Draw paintings will be on view and for sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue/M-22, on Friday, August 6th, 5 – 6:30 pm.  Glen Arbor artist Hank Feeley will judge the paintings. There will be cash prizes. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about all of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Plein Air Weekend events, go to GlenArborArt.org. Proceeds from the sale benefit the participating artist and the GAAC.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Northwoods Hardware Home & Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery, Becky Thatcher, Crystal River Outfitters, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, and Serbin Real Estate. 

Painters from across Michigan and the Midwest will converge on Glen Arbor August 6 and 7 for the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12^th Plein Air Weekend. 

This year the event will be highlighted by two outdoor painting competitions and two exhibitions of original work. The Quick Draw is Friday, August 6. This year’s theme asks artists to “Capture Village Life: Images of Empire and Glen Arbor.”  The public is welcome to watch the artists in action.  Quick Draw paintings will be on view and for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue/M-22, on Friday, August 6, 5 – 6:30 pm. Glen Arbor artist Hank Feeley will judge the paintings. There will be cash prizes.

The weekend’s culminating event, the Paint Out exhibit and sale, is Saturday, August 7. It features work by 70 artists who registered early to be included in this all-day painting event. The evening viewing and sale is 5:30 – 7 pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. More than 100 works of art will be exhibited and offered for sale on a first-come basis (at the sound of the gong at 5:45).  Margaret Tvedten, artist and owner of Tvedten Fine Art gallery in Harbor Springs, will judge and award cash prizes for the paintings including the Amy L. Clark-Carels $1,000 first place prize. Entry to Saturday evening’s show and sale is ticketed. Tickets will be $10 and and available at the door. Children under 12 free.

The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Art Center. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings benefit the participating artist and the GAAC. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Northwoods Hardware Home & Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery, Becky Thatcher, Crystal River Outfitters, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, and Serbin Real Estate.

We are so excited to be back for our first in-person

Michael Chetcuti Foundation event since 2019!

In true Michael Chetcuti Foundation fashion, this event is a collaboration of multiple local businesses, coming together to raise funds for our local community and Woolsey Memorial Airport.

With food by The Union and cash bar by Baia Estate Leelanau, decor by Darling Botanical Co. and Nora Northport, and event production by Epicure Culinary, this event is sure to be a wonderful experience, true to all the best Northern Michigan has to offer.

Strolling appetizers, a family style summer supper, plated dessert by The Union. Cash bar featuring wines by Baia Estate Leelanau.

Northport Art Associations First Annual Fundraiser

Wednesday August 11, 6-9pm at The Ridge at Verterra

An evening of auction items, a strolling dinner, libations, music and dancing under the stars.

This donor event is championing the new pottery studio at the Village Arts Building – home of the Northport Arts Association.

Delectable bites will be prepared by an all female team of area chefs, including: Kim Ryan, winner of season 16 – Hell’s Kitchen

Stephanie Wiitala of S2S, Eli Rutilla of Antojitos and more!