Traverse City Record-Eagle - Arts & Entertainment

Get your brain wet at exhibit
The Great Lakes Children's Museum may be located on Grand Traverse Bay, but these days they're encouraging everyone to listen to the river. The museum is about to unveil its new "Listening to the River" exhibit.
Woodstock icon performs at City Opera House
Richie Havens hears poetry in song lyrics. The singer and guitarist connected with folk music in Greenwich Village and later moved from audience member to stage performer. He is scheduled to appear on stage at 8 tonight at the City Opera House in downtown Traverse City, continuing a decades-long legacy of inspiring his own audiences.
Traverse City grad now producing in NYC
The playwright, Arthur Miller, once said "The theater is so endlessly fascinating because it's so accidental. It's so much like life." But for former Traverse City resident Nick Demos, now a theater producer in New York, success in the theater was no accident.
New TSO season has shows all summer long
The Traverse Symphony Orchestra will play Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" in June, adding a new season to its performance calendar.
Big bands get the spotlight at JazzFest
After showcasing top pianists five years in a row, this summer's Suttons Bay JazzFest will return to its earlier big band tradition -- complete with vocalist and parquet dance floor.
Donald Kinsey mixes some reggae into his blues
There must be an exciting musical energy in Grand Rapids these days, since bluesman Donald Kinsey felt drawn to it. Kinsey -- who will perform with the Kinsey Blues Band at Streeters on Saturday -- played lead guitar for Bob Marley in the 1970s.
Entertainment Calendar: 05/09/2008
Nightlife Calendar: 05/09/2008
Tea bar offers relief from java joints
Somewhere beyond the morning jolt of java needed to jump start their day, some folks later crave a soothing moment of reflection. That's where the Serenity Tea Bar & Café in downtown Traverse City comes in.
Hot Entertainment Picks: 05/09/2008
Harvestmen perform in Cadillac Saturday; See the blossoms on a free tour; Ladies of Cool get their due; Anime convention this weekend; 'The Foreigner' has deal for mothers; Free belly dancing classes offered; Festival of Tables at GT Commons; Dance the night away Saturday; Charlevoix honors mothers; 'Boppin' dinner shows continue
Entertainment In Brief: 05/09/2008
'Woman in Black' will benefit WRC; NMC offers a 'Chance to Dance;' Exhibit inspired by trip around Superior; Harvestmen bring music to Cadillac; Painting exhibit helps butterflies
Entertainment in Brief: 05/04/2008
Richie Havens sets Opera House show; Students serenade moms at concert; Anime Convention is a first here; Noel Coward farce at Crooked Tree; Writer coming to Opera House; Lunafest Film Fest set at Ramsdell; Gilbert Lodge is contra dance site; Cabaret show at Grayling Ramada; Guyton to visit Manistee school
Musical makes return in Corson
For the first time in more than two decades, the Interlochen Arts Academy theater division will stage a musical in Corson Auditorium. "Thoroughly Modern Millie" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. May 9 and 10.
Duo crafts career in blues music
Hugh Pool and John Ragusa had often joined forces on stage, but when they decided to get together in Pool's Tribeca living room for an informal recording in 2001, it was just for kicks.