Leelanau News and Events

By Hand Project

Saturday, April 27
9AM
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Art
Free

This project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; & a demonstration of what human hands can make. It runs through May 30 & offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, & literary arts. On May 4 at 1pm the GAAC will host a panel discussion of generative artificial intelligence, & its incursion into the arts. Visual artists Randy Melick, Tim Nielsen, Rufus Snoddy, & writer Bob Butz will talk about the role of AI in their work.

https://glenarborart.org/events-page/events-all/

Saturday, April 27

7:00 AM

International Sculpture Day/Free Admission Day

Celebrate public art & sculpture around the world. Explore the ...
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8:30 AM

Wood Memorial Trout Run: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile

1 Mile: 8:30am; 5K & 10K: 9am.
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9:00 AM

By Hand Project

This project is a consideration of the myriad ways in ...
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9:00 AM

NCTA Grand Traverse Chapter - Spring Flowers Hike

Carpool from Family Fare at Chums Corners at 9am.
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9:30 AM

TART Trails' Ambassador Training

The Volunteer Ambassador Program is a group of core volunteers ...
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10:00 AM

"Bloom" Art Exhibit

An exhibit of spring & summer gardens, orchards & area ...
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10:00 AM

10th Annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week

April 26 - May 4. Participating restaurants & tasting rooms ...
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10:00 AM

Examining Earth Day Hike

Join docents at one of the Conservancy’s newest Natural Areas ...
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10:00 AM

Oliver Art Center Regional Student Art Exhibition

Runs April 12 - May 10. More than 350 artworks ...
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11:00 AM

AGRICULTURA - TC

An open call juried exhibit with agriculture-inspired artwork by 40 ...
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11:00 AM

Barbara Reich Exhibit

An exhibit of original pastel paintings runs through May 27.
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11:00 AM

Bugs & Blooms - Lauren Everett Finn and Michelle Tock York

Featuring the work of two local artists: Lauren Everett Finn ...
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11:00 AM

Trading Places

An exchange of artwork between Adrian Center for the Arts ...
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11:00 AM

Traverse Area Camera Club 2023: Award Winners - TC

The Traverse Area Camera Club is a group of beginner ...
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12:00 PM

Chili Cookoff

The Leelanau County Parkinson's Warriors are hosting a chili cookoff ...
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12:30 PM

"United By Verse"

Writers & visual artists inspire each other. This exhibit unites ...
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1:00 PM

Author Event

Featuring Heather Shumaker with her book "Saving Arcadia."
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1:00 PM

Beach Cleanup

The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay is hosting a volunteer ...
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3:00 PM

Author Talk with Erin Bartels

Ms. Bartels will talk about her Michigan Notable Book, "Everything ...
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5:00 PM

"Botanic"

This exhibition takes a collective look at our intimate relationship ...
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6:00 PM

"The Smell of Money"

A David vs Goliath tale of one woman's battle against ...
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6:30 PM

Grammy ® nominated Cellist Hans Christian

Grammy nominated Cellist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Producer Hans Christian uses the ...
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6:30 PM

Summit City Dance

Refreshments available. 231-577-8076.
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7:00 PM

Bubbling Up

Leelanau Clean Water is hosting another storytelling event/fundraiser: Bubbling Up. ...
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7:30 PM

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Presented by Leland Public School & The Verdier Circle of ...
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Saturday, April 27

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Leelanau Sheriff's Office Searching For Missing Person

The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office put out a bulletin on Tuesday afternoon asking for the public’s assistance ...

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls ...

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Peshawbestown Fishery Signs Historic 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge

Treaty Fish Co., a Peshawbestown-based fishing company, has become the second Leelanau-based fishery to sign a compact ...

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