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August 20, 2008 – 11:16 am
TONIGHT! Wednesday, August 20th, will be our last Wednesday evening of Leland Summer Music. It begins at 7:00, behind Leelanau Books and Northwestern Bank.The theme is "Reprise" and Geno Miller will take the lead as we bid farewell to a great summer of music. A huge thank you to Johnston Mitchell of the Brenda J Clark Gallery for making this such a great addition to the Leland summer scene.
Thursday morning: Leland Farmers' Market, across from the entrance to The Bluebird. (only 4 more weeks left!)
August 29, 30, 31 Northern Michigan Potters & Sculptures Guild Exhibit at the Old Art Building.
September 20: Leland Heritage Celebration. In addition to events at the Old Art Building, Van’s Garage, Fishtown, and the Leelanau Historical Museum, The Leelanau Conservancy will be joining us for the first time with a little something at the Village Green.
  
The Leland Michigan Chamber online store is up and running! We've stocked it with posters from the Leland Wine Festival and even this year's T-shirt.
Click to visit the Leland MI Store!
Photographer Ken Scott has put together a great photo show from the Leland Fireworks, complete with a classic track Pearl of America from Song of the Lakes. It's just great, so check it out!
Ken notes that this is a community sponsored event that needs your support, especially if you enjoyed the show and to send any donation(s) to:
Leland Community Improvement Association
PO Box 483
Leland, MI 49654
 It's sunny & 73 at 8:08 AM in Leland! Here are a few things that are happening in the next week or so. Check the Leland calendar for more!
Tonight! (Wed July 9) - in Harbor Square in Leland (behind Leelanau Books) from 7 - 9 pm, Doug Hansen and band will sing and play music from the just-released CD Songs from the Circle!
Everyone is invited (it's free) and CDs will be available. 100% of proceeds benefit programs at Leelanau Children's Center in Leland & Northport.
Every Thursday morning - Leland Farmers’ Market, across River Street from the side entrance to The Bluebird Restaurant.
Saturday, July 12 - Artist's Marketplace 2008 at the Old Art Building takes place from 10 am - 5 pm and features 70 art booths on the lawn and inside!
Friday, July 18 - The first of two Leland Summer Twilight Art Walk goes from from 5-9 PM.
 We had a gorgeous weekend and there's another one on tap this weekend. Here's a listing of events on tap for the Fourth of July weekend in Leland:
Wednesday, July 2 - Leland Summer Music takes place every Wednesday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m., between Harbor Square and Northwestern Bank / Leelanau Books. This week is Blind Dog Hank!
Thursday, July 3 - every Thursday morning the Leland Farmers’ Market sets up across River Street from the side entrance to The Bluebird Restaurant.
Thursday, July 3 - Leland Fireworks at dusk. Shot off from the beach, south of Fishtown. That date is JULY 3rd!
Friday, July 4 - Leland 4th of July Parade, down Main Street, parade starts at 3:00.
Wednesday, July 9 - Summer Music Series w/ Doug Hansen who has a new CD!
Saturday, July 12 - Artist's Marketplace 2008 at the Old Art Building takes place from 10 am - 5 pm and features 70 art booths on the lawn and inside!
 It's sunny & 74 at 7:30 PM so it must be summer! Here are a few things that are happening in the next week or so. Check the Leland calendar for more!
Starting June 25 - Leland Summer Music, every Wednesday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m., between Harbor Square and Northwestern Bank / Leelanau Books.
July 3 - Leland Fireworks at dusk. Shot off from the beach, south of Fishtown. That date is JULY 3rd!
July 4 - Leland 4th of July Parade, down Main Street, parade starts at 3:00.
Every Thursday morning - Leland Farmers’ Market, across River Street from the side entrance to The Bluebird Restaurant.
There will be two evening art walks in Leland this summer. The first takes place on Friday, July 18 and the second on Friday, August 15.
Both will be held from 5-9 PM and for more information, you can contact Tom Frey at 256-2015.
The Leelanau Farmers Markets are now in their 8th season and feature fresh, Leelanau County produce and farm products.
The Leland market takes place every Thursday from 9 AM - noon in the parking lot across from The Bluebird Restaurant.
Photo: Just Peachy by Andy McFarlane
 The Heartwood Furniture & Fine Art Show, an annual showcase of handmade furniture and art by Northern Michigan's finest artisans benefiting the Leelanau Community Cultural Center, will be held this weekend (June 20-22, 2008) at the Old Art Building in Leland.
The Opening Reception takes place on Friday from 6-8 PM and the exhibition continues on Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM. The show features hand crafted furniture by Matt Joppich, Joe Buteyn, Joe Stearns, Bob Purvis, Jim Rantala, Larry Hammond, fine art by Mary Fuscaldo, Kaye Krapohl, Angela Schuler, Sue Quinlan, E.P. Lewandowski and woodturning by Larry Skendzel. Artists will be on hand throughout the weekend to greet the public.
Click for a large view of the 2008 poster!
Here is a gallery of photos from this year's Wine Festival - perfect day and great fun for all!!!!
Media: you can get high-res versions of these photos right here.
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