Traverse City Record-Eagle - Arts & Entertainment

Video: Jacob Shonk, Domino Dancer
Watch video of Jacob Shonk dancing at the corner of Eighth and Garfield.
Holiday fun around the region
Communities across the north are lighting trees, scheduling special shopping days and reserving visits from the Jolly Old Elf. Here are 10 spots celebrating with events today, Saturday and in the coming weeks.
Bands are unplugging for a cause
A concert Saturday at the Warehouse Lounge in Traverse City's Warehouse District will feature seven bands that have donated their time. Shayne and Sandy Daly, owners of Cuppa Joe and the Warehouse Lounge, have donated the space. All proceeds will go to the Father Fred Foundation.
Pico, Chown release CD of standards
The last time vocalist Miriam Pico and pianist David Chown combined their superb musical talents, they ended up winning a national talent contest. This time, the winners will be the duo's fans.
Audio: Miriam Pico and pianist David Chown
Listen to vocalist Miriam Pico and pianist David Chown perform the song "Someone to Watch Over Me."
Hot Entertainment Picks: 11/27/2009
Come on. You can eat a little more; Hike around art; Appraisals soon; Seeing stars; Animals and kids; Mac and cheese; Movie of our lake; Jazz Sunday. Cool; Haggis not on menu; Fast food for choirs; Don't bake, just give
Entertainment In Brief: 11/27/2009
Damberg sits in at Chateau Chantal; Cliff Eberhardt has InsideOut gig; Thursday movie a romantic comedy; Inn puts on its best holiday finery; and more
Entertainment Calendar: 11/27/2009
Nightlife Calendar: 11/27/2009
'New Moon' fans are more than ready
Take a trip to the Grand Traverse Mall, and "Twilight" mania smacks you in the face. In one wing, a stand sells calendars. Around the corner, another store offers T-shirts.
Contra dance back from near-extinction
The Bayside Travellers Country Dance Society is enjoying a revival, thanks to outreach efforts and to a wholly unexpected source of new blood: homeschool kids.
Duo mixes in funny lyrics, blues piano
Corky Siegel says you'll be dancing in your seat. Or hopefully in the aisles.
Hot Entertainment Picks: 11/20/2009
Interlochen hosts 'Dance Revolution'; Trees star in festival; Family day, concert; Mmmm. Turkey; Seth, May, Short's; Jolly elf: 'Cheese'; City Studio has sale; Concert Saturday; 'Pirates' at Central; Village opens doors; Bring nature in
Entertainment In Brief: 11/20/2009
Suttons Bay hosting village open house; Holiday craft activities for kids; Kids musical at the City Opera House; Crystal Ball benefits Frankfort hospital; Holiday decorating uses natural items