After 40 years, most in Leland are looking forward to a refurbished Harbor and Marina. The facilities will be enhanced, additional boat slips will be added, and the primary portion of the project should be completed by early June of 2009. Click the renderings below for a view of what it will look like!
December 23, 2008 – 7:24 am
Click to view the photo larger and have a very happy holiday season!
Photo by Rick Lahmann.
December 13, 2008 – 10:19 am
John shared this colorful photo of last weekend's annual Merry Marketplace at the Old Art Building.
See the photo bigger right here and also remember that our shops & galleries are open with Holiday hours!
September 21, 2008 – 9:47 am
"I just arrived back from a ten day trip to New England. They don't have anything more beautiful there, than we have right here."
Michael Collins, Two Fish Gallery (formerly, Americana)
September 19, 2008 – 6:49 am
One of the many events in Leland this weekend as part of the Leland Heritage Celebration is the Van's Garage Classic Car Show (click it for a larger view).
The Leelanau Enterprise has some cool photos from last year's car show.
September 7, 2008 – 10:16 am
We will post updates for this event in Summer of 2010.
On Saturday, September 18, the Leland Chamber will again facilitate the annual Leland Heritage Celebration. This consists of the Wood Boats on the Wall at the Museum, Fishtown Fest, Vanâs Garage Classic Car Show, a Leland Historic Building art show at the Old Art Building, the Leelanau Conservancy on the Village Green, and more.
Weather permitting, the deck at The Cove will be open and if reservations are sufficient, there will be a historical cruise by Manitou Island Transit.
Click for the 2008 Leland Heritage Celebration Poster
Leland Heritage Festival Photo Gallery
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, Vanâs 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.
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 Farmersâ 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 Farmersâ 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!
