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Friday, May 9
Art
Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages, deadline for submissions is May 16; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.
Dance
Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing), 7:30-9:30 p.m., no experience required, $5-$10 suggested donation; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 11th, TC.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, $5 at the door, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes; NMC Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Etc.
Child & Family Services' Festival of Tables Gala Preview, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $100 per person, couples' cocktails and hors d'oeuvres party, live auction, complimentary valet parking; Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; for tickets, visit www.festivaloftables.org.
Interlochen
"Thoroughly Modern Millie, 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
Music
Richie Havens in concert, 8 p.m., $35 to $50, cash bar available; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Opera House box office, at www.cityoperahouse.org or call 941-8082.
Jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins in concert, 8 p.m., $20, "A Musical Tribute In Celebration of the Ladies of Cool ... Julie London, June Christy, Irene Kral and Anita O'Day"; Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple, Manistee; ticket available at Manistee City Hall, by calling 398-9770 or at the door.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.
Cadillac Footliters present "Arsenic and Old Lace," 8 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; Cadillac First Christian Church, Cadillac; tickets at Brink's Custom Framing and the UPS Store, Cadillac; Baked Beans in Lake City or online at www.cadillacfootliters.com, also available at the door.
Saturday, May 10
Art
Figure drawing non-instructional class, 1-3:30 p.m., live model, no instructor; $10 session; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
Introduction to Printmaking Techniques workshop/Collographs, 1-3 p.m., $8 members, $10 non-members, ages 12/older, registration required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.
"Reflections of Superior" exhibit opens, 2-4 p.m., art inspired by journey of replica of wooden sailboat, the Alwihta, around the circumference of Lake Superior, on view through Aug. 16; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Dance
World Bellydance Day, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., free classes and performances, 11:30 a.m.-noon pre-natal bellydance; 12:15-1 p.m. beginner Bellydance Goddess; 1-1:30 p.m. performance; 1:30-2:15 p.m. choreography 101; 2:15-2:45 p.m. veil technique class; 2:45-3:30 p.m. performance; 3:30-4 p.m. beginner bellydance; 4-4:30 p.m. introduction to finger cymbals (zills); 4:30-5 p.m. performance; participants invited to donate the cost of a class to Michael's Place; Beledi Global Dance & Boutique, 332 E. Front, TC; 932-0668 or www.belediglobaldancecenter.com.
Dance Center Youth Ensemble auditions for "The Nutcracker," starting at 2 p.m., placement for extra actors and dancers, junior, intermediate and senior ensemble members, $15 audition fee; at the Dance Center, 225 E. 14th, TC; 947-6820.
Bayside Travellers' contra dance, 4:30-6:30 p.m. jamboree, 7-8 p.m. dance lessons, 8-11 p.m. dancing, music by the Rhythm Billies; $8 members, $10 non-members, $6 ages 13-college with ID, free ages 12/younger; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 228-6149 or www.dancetc.com.
Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; www.blissfest.org.
Mother's Day Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, doors open 7:30 p.m., music by Mike Ryba's Happy Polka Sound, $10; St. Rita/St. Joseph parish hall, 9243 County Road 667, Maple City; 228-6641.
Etc.
TC Odyssey of the Mind teams' car wash and flower/plant sale, to raise money to send the teams to OM World Finals; Oak Park School, TC.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Kirtland's Warbler tour, 9 a.m. carpool from Tom's West Bay Market to West Branch for tour led by Jerry Weinrich from the Kirtland Warbler Recovery Program, sponsored by Saving Birds Thru Habitat; 271-3738.
Northern Michigan Anime Convention, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., with Tiffany Grant of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and "World of Warcraft" video parodyists Baka Savant, plus live action role playing events, dealer's room, fan artists room, anime screenings and lunchtime maid cafe, $15; Northwestern Michigan College campus, TC; www.nmacon.webs.com.
Community Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., TC community invites to either sell or shop at the indoor/outdoor sale, no charge for booth space or entry, table rental $10, food available to purchase; Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, 4050 Hammond Road East, TC; for booth reservations, call 947-2770.
Greensky Hill Church craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., wood furniture, Native flutes, food available including fry bread, proceeds benefit July camp meeting; Native American Greensky Hill Church, Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix.
Child & Family Services' Festival of Tables Ladies' Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $50 person, $500 reserved table of 10, traditional luncheon with raffle packages and more; Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; for tickets, visit www.festivaloftables.org.
"Wings and Things" adult/family discovery hike, 10 a.m., discover butterflies, birds, spring wildflower and more along the Fox Den Trail, collection nets provided, bring binoculars, reservations required; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.
Grass River Natural Area presents "Mushrooms in the Jordan Valley," 10 a.m., review morel mushroom habitats, mushroom hunt, cooking session, members $7 adults, $5 children, $15 families, non-members $10 adults, $5 children, $20 families; meet at Pinney Bridge parking area, Pinney Bridge Road, east of M-66; 533-8314.
Mother's Day card project, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., children can make a card for mom using "Tux Paint," with computer instructor Stephan Swaney, registration recommended; Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay; 271-3512.
Leelanau County Cherry Blossom Tour, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., buses depart at 20-minute intervals, seating on a first come, first served basis, free, also free Pleva's cherry brats and Cherry Republic Boomchunka cookies; Binsfeld Center, Lake Leelanau; maps available for those who wish to take the tour in their own vehicles.
Mother's Day Celebration, starts with 1 p.m. peace and justice vigil at East Park; then proceeds to Hoffman Park for reading of Mother's Day Proclamation and meditations; followed by tea, crumpets and paper crane origami project at Charlevoix Library, sponsored by Little Traverse League for Peace and Freedom; Charlevoix.
Flower Fun Super Saturday, 1:30 p.m., stories and crafts for Mother's Day, plant a small container garden with plants provided by Friends of the Library, no age limit, bring small basket or use one provided; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Mother-Daughter Tea, 2-4 p.m., finger foods and tea, reservations not required but appreciated; Alden United Methodist Church, 9015 Helena Road, Alden; for details or reservations, Darlene Page, 331-6300, or Jackie Dewey, 331-4468.
Inaugural Pangea Day, 2-6 p.m., live video conference featuring film, visionary speakers and music, free, sponsored by TC College Preparatory Academy and State Theatre; at the State, 233 E. Front, TC; 499-8212 or www.pangeaday.org.
Lunafest film festival, 6:30 p.m., includes films, cocktails and desserts; Ramsdell Theater, Manistee; tickets at Wahr Hardware, SUVI Boutique and the CVB, Manistee; Closson's, Ludington; or 723-7914; view film clips at www.lunafest.org.
Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Interlochen
Student Art Exhibition opening, 4-6 p.m., free; Gallery.
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Music
Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Hollywood's Greatest Melodies," 8 p.m., rescheduled due to weather; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh, TC; www.tso-online.org.
Gopherwood Concerts present The Harvestmen, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students, at the door $12 and $6; Cadillac Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell, Cadillac; advance tickets at Persnickety; 775-2813.
Theater
Cadillac Footliters present "Arsenic and Old Lace," 2 and 8 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; Cadillac First Christian Church, Cadillac; tickets at Brink's Custom Framing and the UPS Store, Cadillac; Baked Beans in Lake City or online at www.cadillacfootliters.com, also available at the door.
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
Sunday, May 11
Etc.
Grass River Natural Area, 11 a.m. Bluebird Walk, free naturalist-led hike; 2 p.m. guided Mother's Day Walk, free; County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Music
Live! Music @ the Library series' Mother's Day Concert, 3 p.m., free, with Interlochen student musicians Gil Chapman, Peter Wagner, Max Beckman and Gabe Smith, and vocalist Rachel Borovik; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Theater
Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 2 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.
"The Foreigner," 3 p.m., $18 adults, $15 students/seniors today only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Dinner Theatre presentation of "Arsenic and Old Lace," 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. performance by Cadillac Footliters, $26 adults, $15 children; Kettunen Center, Tustin; for reservations, call 829-3421, for details, call 775-7336.
Monday, May 12
Tuesday, May 13
Etc.
Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Morning Matinee, 10 a.m.-noon, "2008 Red/Pink Hat Fun Fest," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m. demonstration of "Cooking with Morels" by Executive Chef Ted Dizma and Resort culinary staff, complimentary samples, $15 fee per person, fee applied as credit to guest's dinner bill if having a three-course dinner after the demo, reservations recommended; Aerie Restaurant, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; 534-6800.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., "Hemingway in Michigan" by Ken Marek, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Wednesday, May 14
Dance
Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
City Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "Earth Girls Are Easy" (1989), $7 adults, $5 children 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.
Beading class, 6-8 p.m., make three pair of earrings, $15 class fee, kits $15 or less; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front, TC; 932-9514.
Thursday, May 15
Art
"The Inuit Experience" adult workshop, 9:30 a.m.-noon, discover Inuit art, culture and daily life, films, basics of printmaking, refreshments, discussion, $29 members, $39 non-members, registration required through NMC Extended Education, 995-1700, Code 9732; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC.
Life Drawing, 7-10 p.m., with artist and printmaker Chad Pastotnik; 733 E. Cayuga, Bellaire; 350-1513 or www.parksidearts.org.
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
Etc.
International Affairs Forum, 6 p.m. lecture on "India and China in the Global Economy," Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.
"Reflections by the Bay" program, 7 p.m., "Poems" by Anne-Marie Oomen, free, public welcome; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St., Frankfort, 352-4671.
Pageturners book group, 7 p.m. discussion of Riley Weston's "Before I Go," new members welcome; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 223-7700.
Elk Rapids Historical Society program, 7 p.m., "Mackinac Memories" by Dale Gensman, suggested donation $5 adults, $2 students younger than 18, free for children; Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; 264-5692.
TC Camera Club, 7 p.m., discussion of settings that control shutter speed, aperture and exposure by John Russell, public invited; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $15 students/seniors today only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
Friday, May 16
Art
Deadline for Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.
Opening reception, 5-9 p.m., "Two Best Buddies Named Bob" exhibit of art by Bob James and Bob Stehouwer, on view through June 15; Artcenter Traverse City Downtown, in Radio Centre, 300 E. Front, TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.
Dance
Cadillac Square and Round Dance Club, 7-7:30 p.m. pre-rounds, 7:30-10 p.m. squares, all western-style square dancers and spectators welcome; Franklin Elementary School, 505 Lester, Cadillac; 775-2697.
Argentine Tango Milonga, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 per person, Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, $5 at the door, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes; NMC Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Etc.
Empire Asparagus Festival, premiere screening of "Asparagus! Stalking the American Life, fun run/walk, parade, food tent, recipe contest, asparagus mystic, dinner, wine tasting, concert featuring 3 Hour Tur and more; Empire; www.empirechamber.com.
Old Mission Women's Club garage sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., profits benefit local charitable and educational organizations; St. Joseph Catholic Church's Denay Hall, Center Road, TC.
Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Cindy Sabotka, author of her memoir "Life is Like a Line"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Poet/musician Derrick Brown, 7:30 p.m., author of "Born in the Year of the Butterfly Knife" and "I Love You Is Back"; $20; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Opera House box office, at www.cityoperahouse.org or call 941-8082.
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Theater
"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
Saturday, May 17
Art
Dennos Museum Appraisal Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., by local art appraiser Don Butkovich, a maximum of two items per person, $5 fee per artwork, proceeds benefit the museum's programming fund, reservations required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or to reserve a time slot, 995-1573.
Etc.
Kirtland's Warbler Festival, nature presentations, live animals, kids' fishing pond, food, live music and more, $5 button required for ages 15/older; Kirtland Community College, 10775 N. St. Helen Road, Roscommon; for complete details, visit www.warbler.kirtland.edu.
Empire Asparagus Festival, premiere screening of "Asparagus! Stalking the American Life, fun run/walk, parade, food tent, recipe contest, asparagus mystic, dinner, wine tasting, concert featuring 3 Hour Tur and more; Empire; www.empirechamber.com.
TC Odyssey of the Mind teams' car wash and flower/plant sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., flats of flowers, vegetables and herbs, hanging baskets, to raise money to send the teams to OM World Finals, soft drinks and hot dogs available; Oak Park School, TC.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
Friske's Orchards Blossom Festival, 8-11 a.m. pancake breakfast, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. family entertainment, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. wagon rides; 10743 US 31, Atwood; 599-2604.
Old Mission Women's Club garage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., profits benefit local charitable and educational organizations; St. Joseph Catholic Church's Denay Hall, Center Road, TC.
GT Conservation District Native Plants Sale, 8 a.m.-4 pm., variety of flowers, grasses and ground covers; GT Civic Center's Howe Arena, TC; for a list of plants available visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.
Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Used Book Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by Friends of the Kalkaska County Library; Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral St., Kalkaska.
Children's Garden plant sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library front lawn, 610 Woodmere, TC; for details or to donate plants or garden-related items, call 938-2726.
Grass River Natural Area presents "Morels & Other Spring Mushrooms," 10 a.m., for adults and children 12/older, learn about mushroom habitat, search for possible spots, second hunt held noon-1:30 p.m., members $7 adults, $5 children, $15 families, non-members $10 adults, $5 children, $20 families; GRNA, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Wings & Things hike, 10 a.m., collection nets provided, bring binoculars, free, reservations required; meet at Oleson Pavilion, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.
"Pennies for Peace" party, 10:30 a.m., view documentary film "The Story of Pennies for Peace," help fill the five-gallon jug, make a penny craft and enjoy tea and sugar cookies, no reservations needed; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 223-7700.
Old Mission Peninsula Blossom Days, noon-5 p.m., tastings showcasing barrel and reserve wines, $15 includes souvenir glass and tastings at all five Old Mission wineries; 223-7615.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m. by young readers' author Janie Lynn Panagopoulos; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Movie Time, 3 p.m. screening of "Enchanted," free admission and popcorn; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Music
"Huron: Stars, Stripes & High Cs," 8 p.m., last in the Encore Winds' Great Lakes, Great Music series, with TC West Senior High Brass and Harry Goldson Young Artist Competition winner, $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 486-7200.
Theater
Riverside Shakespeare auditions for "Romeo and Juliet," 1:30-5 p.m., prepare short Shakespeare monologue and be ready to read from the script (Folger edition recommended); Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 941-4953.
"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
Sunday, May 18
Art
Artist reception, noon-2 p.m., with photographer Harry Lipka, exhibit of his work on view through June 27; North Peak Brewery Back Room Gallery, 400 W. Front St., TC.
Dance
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., $7 at the door, cash bar, variety of music by DJ, for ages 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
Etc.
Empire Asparagus Festival, premiere screening of "Asparagus! Stalking the American Life, fun run/walk, parade, food tent, recipe contest, asparagus mystic, dinner, wine tasting, concert featuring 3 Hour Tur and more; Empire; www.empirechamber.com.
GT Conservation District Native Plants Sale, 10 a.m.-4 pm., variety of flowers, grasses and ground covers; GT Civic Center's Howe Arena, TC; for a list of plants available, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.
NMC Barbecue, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., drawing for full-tuition scholarship, anyone who buys a ticket is eligible, also free admission to Dennos Museum and Rogers Observatory, children's activities, entertainment and more, $5 advance, $6 on Barbecue day, shuttles available from campus parking areas; NMC main campus, TC; tickets at NMC, Oleson's Food Stores, local financial institutions, area elementary schools, TC Chamber of Commerce, TC Convention & Visitors Bureau, Terrace Shopper, Holiday Shopper (Acme), Grand Traverse Mall at the Michigan Army National Guard office, and Elmbrook Golf Course; 995-1020.
Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Old Mission Peninsula Blossom Days, noon-5 p.m., with 12:30 p.m. non-denominational "Blessing of the Blossoms" at Chateau Chantal, live music by the Shoreliners Quartet, complimentary continental breakfast, wine tasting and Sara Lee Cherry pies; event showcases barrel and reserve wines, $15 includes souvenir glass and tastings at all five Old Mission wineries; 223-7615.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;
"An Afternoon of Fun with Curious George and Arthur," 1-5 p.m., stories and special activities, selected Curious George and Arthur books available to purchase, advance reservations suggested, free with museum admission, of $6 for ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 2 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Music
Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m., featuring Elk Rapids Jazz Band, Kingsley Jazz Band and Suttons Bay Jazz Band, $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Theater
Riverside Shakespeare auditions for "Romeo and Juliet," 1:30-5 p.m., prepare short Shakespeare monologue and be ready to read from the script (Folger edition recommended); Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 941-4953.
Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 2 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 3 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.
Monday, May 19
Art
ArtServe Michigan regional community meeting, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free for anyone interested in Michigan's arts, cultural and creative communities, includes legislative breakfast, advocacy updates, regional highlights, communications training; NorthSky Nonprofit Network, TC; for details or reservations, contact Simon Perazza, (248) 912-0760, ext. 4 or simon@artservemichigan.org.
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles, 10:30-11:30 a.m., in conjunction with "Canvas: Exploring a 3D Environment" exhibit, for ages 3-5 and parent or grandparent, activities in the galleries, related story and art project, music admission plus $1 art supply fee; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.
Etc.
TC Odyssey of the Mind teams present performances, raffle and desserts, 7 p.m., $5 per person; West Senior High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 392-1994 or e-mail keallach@charter.net.
Interlochen
Student film screenings, 7:30 p.m., free, DeRoy Center.
Tuesday, May 20
Etc.
Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Lecture and trunk show by professional quilter Lenore Crawford, 2 p.m., $15, space limited; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; for details or reservations, 352-5491.
Living History Series, 2 p.m., "Living in Traverse City in the '30s & '40s" by Dorothy Wilhelm French; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Wednesday, May 21
Dance
Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
City Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "On the Waterfront" (1954), $7 adults, $5 children 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.
Advanced beading class, 6-8 p.m., create a wrapped button bracelet, $15 class fee, kits $15 or less; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front, TC; 932-9514.
PJ Storytime, 6:30 p.m., for families, stories, craft and snack, pajamas optional; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767.
Thursday, May 22
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
Etc.
Friends of the Traverse Area District Library annual meeting, 6 p.m. social hour and appetizers, short meeting, followed by presentation by Aaron Stander, author of "Summer People" and "Color Tour," free public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Theater
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
Friday, May 23
Art
"Point Zero" Intuition-based Painting Workshop, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today through May 25, for artists and non-artists, facilitated by Deb Purdy of Chicago, limited enrollment; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; to register, www.geocities.com/studiopaint; for details, www.justimagine.name or 932-9808.
Etc.
Reservation deadline for History in Motion tour, May 31 trip to Sault Ste. Marie, $135 person includes transportation, lunch, all museum admission fees and escort, for individuals and families; sponsored by GT Heritage Center, for details or reservations, 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.
Crystal Lake Art Center's "Nifty Thrifty" yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the art center's lawn, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.
TADL BATL open play, 3-6 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Book signing, 6-8 p.m., by Gene Kelly of his memoir "From Here to There"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Theater
"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
Saturday, May 24
Art
Figure drawing class with costumed model, 1-3:30 p.m., no instructor, $10 session; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
Dance
Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; www.blissfest.org.
Etc.
Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, 4-8 p.m., $20 includes commemorative mug and tickets for beer, brats and Bavarian pretzels, live entertainment, must be 21, sponsored by Michigan Brewers Guild; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.crystalmountain.com.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Crystal Lake Art Center's "Nifty Thrifty" yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the art center's lawn, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.
Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., stone skipping contest, Petoskey stone beach hunt, kids' essay contest, clowns, kids' fishing pond, free; Barnes Park, Eastport; 533-6265.
Ecology of Hickory Meadows hike, 10 a.m., free, reservations required; meet at Hickory Meadows parking lot, TC; 941-0960.
Smash-A-Thon, 11 a.m., registration must be completed before 11 a.m., one-on-one tournament of the Nintendo Wii game Super Smash Bros. Brawl using the Gamecube controller, free admission, donations appreciated; Central Lake Library, 7900 Maple, Central Lake; 383-2723 or 544-2517.
TADL BATL Mario Kart competition, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
"Make 'n' Take Fairy Garden" workshop, 1-3 p.m., explore fairy lore, tour the new Fairy Garden, make a container garden to take home, $15 for one child and one adult, individual adults also welcome; Pine Hill Nursery, Kewadin; space limited, to register, call Roots & Wings Herbs, 588-6391.
Alden Depot Museum opens for season, hours 1-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. through Labor Day, free, donations appreciated; Depot Park, south end of Alden; Dorothy Walters, 331-6583.
Music
Dick Siegel and the Brandos, doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. performance, $15 advance, $20 at the door, $10 students with valid ID; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; tickets at InsideOut Gallery, Patisserie Amie, Cuppa Joe, Borders Books and Oryana or call 929-3254.
Theater
"Annie," 2 and 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
Sunday, May 25
Art
"Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings" exhibit, on view through Aug. 31, broad selection of Knapp's paintings created entirely of light; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., $4 adults, $2 children; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.
Etc.
Antique and Collectibles City Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Crystal Lake Art Center's "Nifty Thrifty" yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the art center's lawn, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.
Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;
Music
Chateau Chantal's "Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset," 3-5:30 p.m., with Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson, Chateau wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; 15900 Rue de Vin, TC; 223-4110.
"Land of the Free" Memorial Day Cantata, 4 p.m., by Antrim County Community Choir, free; Bellaire High School, Bellaire.
Theater
Theatre Works presents "If You Give A Mouse a Cookie and Other Story Books," doors open at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., performances at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., for children 4/older, $10 adults, $5 ages 10/younger; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.
Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 3 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.
"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
Etc.
Memorial Day pancake breakfast, 7-11:30 a.m., $6 adults, $3.50 ages 5-10, free ages 4/younger; Benzie Central High School, Homestead Road, Benzonia; advance tickets from Benzie Kiwanians or at the Hungry Tummy, Beulah.
Flag raising, 11 a.m., to honor veterans who gave "the ultimate sacrifice" for the United States; Village at Bay Ridge flag pole, 3950 Scenic Ridge, TC; 932-9455.
Memorial Day Parade, noon, followed by services at Depot Park and the Helena Township Cemetery; downtown Alden; Sue Riley, 331-7034.
Tuesday, May 27
Etc.
Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Wednesday, May 28
Dance
Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
City Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), $7 adults, $5 children 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., presentation by Rand Shackleton of his DVDs "Pure Antarctica: Spirit of Shackleton" and "Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Thursday, May 29
Art
Strolling gallery talk, 10 a.m., explore "Robert Kennedy: The Last Campaign" and "Reflections of Superior" exhibits with Visual Arts/Education Director Gail Hosner, free; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
Etc.
Gallery Talk in conjunction with "Bobby Kennedy: A Time It Was" exhibit, 10 a.m., informal gallery walk and discussion of Kennedy exhibit with curator Gail Hosner-DeMeyere; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell Petoskey; 347-4337.
Friday, May 30
Art
A Taste of New Orleans fundraiser for Parkside Arts Council, 6:3-7 p.m. intro to contra dancing with dancing until 10 p.m., music by Bo-Bassa, food from Pearl's, games, prizes, $25 per person; reservations advised; Banks Township Hall, Ellsworth; 350-1513 or send check payable to Parkside Arts Center, P.O. Box 163, Bellaire, MI 49615.
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, $5 at the door, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes; NMC Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Saturday, May 31
Dance
Argentine Tango Milonga, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 per person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
GT Heritage Center "History in Motion" tour, 8 a.m. departure, 8 p.m. return, $135 person includes bus transportation, lunch, boat tour of Soo Locks, Museum Ship Valley Camp, Tower of History, and River of History Museum admissions, plus escort; departure from GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Rustic furniture workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with master furniture maker Bim Willow, choose a project to complete, cost based on project selected, all materials provided in cost; Cadillac Library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac; for details or to register, call 779-0559.
Flower sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., by Grass River Natural Area, at Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31 South, Elk Rapids; for details, call 533-9343.
Wings & Things hike, 10 a.m., collection nets provided, bring binoculars, free, reservations required; meet at Oleson Pavilion, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.
Music
Traverse Symphony Orchestra season finale "Votapek plays Rachmaninoff," 8 p.m., $19/$29/$36; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen; 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.
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