Leelanau News and Events

43rd Annual Cedar Polka Fest

Thursday, August 21
4PM
Under the big tent, Cedar
Festival

Featuring First Responder Appreciation Night. Free admission for police, firefighters, EMS, & 911 dispatchers. Flag raising & National Anthem. There will also be live music by Bavarski - Polkas NYC & The Diddle Styx. Enjoy beer, food, kids games & more.

https://cedarpolkafest.org/events/

Thursday, August 21

9:00 AM

HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?

This exhibition explores the idea that the victors have written …
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9:00 AM

Random Exhibition

"Random: Collages From The Scrap Pile," an exhibition of spontaneous …
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9:00 AM

The Quilt As Archive

A solo exhibition of new textile work by artist & …
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10:00 AM

"Small Works: Community Collage" Project, Honoring Legacy of Joe Muer

Runs from June 1 - Aug. This engaging project underscores …
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10:00 AM

Artist in Residence Talk: Lynn Heasley

Kalamazoo, Michigan writer Lynne Heasley's residency with the Glen Arbor …
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10:00 AM

Horizons: Alternative Landscapes

A fresh look at the landscape genre, exploring it through …
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10:00 AM

Sailing Life: The Adventure of Michigan's Waterways

This exhibition explores the joy of sailing Michigan's rivers & …
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10:00 AM

Traverse City Food & Wine

Aug. 20-24. Today includes A Culinary Journey: Lunch Collaboration with …
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11:00 AM

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists

Runs through Sept. 28, 2025. In the early 1960s, young …
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11:00 AM

An Art PAIRING with Debra LaRocque & Marilyn Stover

Featuring acrylic painter Debra LaRocque & ceramicist Marilyn Stover. Breathe …
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11:00 AM

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a …
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11:00 AM

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Rene Bieganowski

A Crooked Tree Guild member from Petoskey, Rene is a …
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11:00 AM

Joan Fitzsimmons: Into What World?

Runs June 20 through Aug. This is a solo exhibition …
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11:00 AM

Matt Shlian: Every Line is a Circle if You Make it Long Enough

Runs June 20 - Aug. See a world where art, …
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11:00 AM

Paint Grand Traverse 2025 - Extended Exhibit

Runs June 24 - Aug. 22. Features a selection of …
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11:00 AM

Reclaimed: The Art of Recology

Runs June 20 - Aug. San Francisco's waste management service …
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11:00 AM

Turning - TC

An exhibit of wooden artworks by members of the Northwestern …
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11:00 AM

Wooden & Earthen: A Celebration of Art Rooted in Nature

An exhibit featuring Nik Burkhart & Nick Preneta & multi-juried …
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1:00 PM

STEM Maker Cart: Rain Gutter Regatta

Build yourself a sailboat & enter the Rain Gutter Race …
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4:00 PM

43rd Annual Cedar Polka Fest

Featuring First Responder Appreciation Night. Free admission for police, firefighters, …
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4:00 PM

Drop In & Draw

Drop In & Draw With the Plein Air Painters of …
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6:00 PM

More Girls on Bikes!

Join Norte for a laidback 3-4 mile bike ride for …
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6:00 PM

Speaking of Wildlife

Dr. Christopher Preston, author & professor of environmental philosophy, will …
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7:00 PM

An Evening with Jeff Daniels: SOLD OUT

This award-winning actor, writer & musician performs songs from his …
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7:00 PM

Music on the Mountain: Joe Taylor Quartet

Joe is an acclaimed guitarist, composer & producer, who brings …
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7:00 PM

The Prince of Egypt

Based on the beloved, Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, you'll journey …
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Thursday, August 21

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Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office Details Fatal Wednesday Car Crash On M-22

A serious car crash that shut down M-22 in Leelanau County for more than six hours on …

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Cross Country Controversy: Two Glen Lake Runners Disqualified For Joining Hands At Race Finish Line

A show of teamwork and camaraderie, or a rule-breaking display of unsportsmanlike conduct? That’s the question being …

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Approval Sought For New Winery In Bingham Township

A new winery is winding its way through the approval process in Bingham Township.

Property owners Mark …

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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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