Traverse City Record-Eagle - Arts & Entertainment

2010 Oscars Contest
The race is on. And it's bigger than ever. With 10 nominees for Best Picture this year, the Record-Eagle Oscar Contest got a lot tougher. And, to mix it up a bit, we threw in a few little-known categories ourselves. But the prizes — and the glory — make it all worthwhile.
'The game is afoot' in 'Holmes'
I. Lee Rockwell doesn't want to see the "Sherlock Holmes" movie, not one bit. Rockwell is producing and starring in an Old Town Playhouse production of "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure."
Writers Series kicks off with a 'Goddess'
"Advice Goddess" Amy Alkon waged war against the impolite, the oblivious and the downright rude. Her weapon: Blunt force. Alkon brings her campaign for courtesy to Traverse City on Feb. 11 as part of the National Writers Series.
Winter WonderFest is 'all about fun'
Daisy and Angus are typical golden retrievers who think they're lap dogs, said owner Kurt Gardinier. But on Feb. 13 the dogs will turn into lean, mean pulling machines in the Monster Dog Pull, one of several new events at this year's Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest.
Folklore spotlighted in series of movies
Wagbo Farm is starting a Folkore Film Series. The first movie, "The Secret of Roan Inish," screens tonight, along with the First Friday Potluck.
Bob James returns to perform with Matsuki
Bob James returns to Traverse City Saturday, performing with Keiko Matusi of Japan. The pianist pair, with wildly different styles, will play "four-hand piano."
Hot Entertainment Picks: 02/05/2010
Some fun in Leland, again in Cadillac; Women's tour; It's a Stampede; Kids have fun, learn; Free movie at library; Get a bead on it; A song for sweetie; Old as dirt; Jazz at home; Really old food
Entertainment In Brief: 02/05/2010
Footliters will stage Neil Simon play; Student art exhibit debuts at Artcenter; Student art exhibit debuts at Artcenter; Celebration at Elk Rapids Town Hall; Ballet based on Japanese folk tale; Martin Sexton tickets on sale
Entertainment Calendar: 02/05/2010
Night Life Calendar: 02/05/2010
TC man featured in Sundance film
A documentary film that premiered last week at the Sundance Film Festival is thrusting a Traverse City man into the international spotlight -- again.
Busy Canadian group returns to TC
Canadian urban roots band Po'Girl runs at a blistering pace, and they'll be appearing in Traverse City for a Jan. 31 concert.
Interlochen presents Mozart comic opera
The Interlochen Arts Academy Opera Workshop will present Mozart's comic opera "Cosi fan tutte" Saturday and Sunday in Corson Auditorium.
Another 'Prairie Home' telecast added
A Feb. 4 broadcast of "A Prairie Home Companion" beamed live to Traverse City's State Theatre is sold out, so a Feb. 9 rebroadcast has been added. The show will be performed in front of a live audience Feb. 4 at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul, Minn.