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Friday, Nov. 6
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
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Warren Brosch Memorial Pasta Dinner, 4-10 p.m., $7; Mt. Holiday, 3100 Holiday Road, TC; 938-2500 or www.mt-holiday.com
Northwestern Michigan College's LIFE Academy hosts Lifelong Learning Campus Day, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for adults 50/older, select three sessions from 39 options for a day-long learning experience, $20, bring a lunch or order a box lunch for $9; NMC University Center, Dendrinos Drive off Cass Road, TC; for details or to register, call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
TADL BATL open play, 3-5:30 p.m., for all ages, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Campus Day for ages 50+, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., University Center, 995-1700.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Music
Louisiana blue's guitarist/singer Tab Benoit in concert, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
World music concert at Radius Recording, 8:30 p.m.; north Indian classical, world jazz, west African drumming and more; 2074 S. Airport Road W., $5-$10 sliding scale; 922-9092.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Art
Retrospective Art Exhibit, 2-5:30 p.m., by TC resident Louise Bass, who has an extensive background in painting and drawing; Faith Church Family Life Center, 1139 E. Front St., TC.
Glass Mosaic Gallery Open House, 5-8 p.m., creations by Brian Strickland; 610 Pine St., TC; 941-5037 or www.glassmosaicgallery.com.
Deadline to submit a finished "Outta the Box" growler box at Right Brain Brewery; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com. Voting begins today, too.
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Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Church Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., beach-stone bird houses, Christmas items, new/used collectibles, baked goods and more; Mayfield Church Annex, Mayfield; 263-6073.
Tabernacle Artisans & Craft Show and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Buckley Tabernacle, 213 Wexford Ave., Buckley; 263-7471.
Holiday House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free admission, visit with Santa from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., lunch cost $5 adults, $3 children 6/older, free for children 5/younger, proceeds benefit mission projects and local charities; Gaylord First United Methodist Church, 215 S. Center, Gaylord; (989) 732-2874 or www.fumcgaylord.org.
Fall Scavenger Hunt, Boardman River Nature Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 941-0960 ext. 17; www.natureiscalling.org
Dickens' Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., handicrafts from area artists and craftsmen, homemade baked goods, salad buffet lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for $7 adults or $4 children, coffee shop available all day; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
"Festival of Hobbies" Collector Toy Hobby Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., variety of vendors, demonstrations of Hot Wheel race track, train layout and R/C helicopter; Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; http://festivalofhobbies.com, 715-1349 or 941-0022.
Traverse Area District Library, 11 a.m. Saturday Sampler, "Pick a Winner" sports stories with Christopher Spear, ages 5/older; 1-4 p.m. Guitar Hero World Tour Tournament Play, ages 12 and older; 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Meet the author, 1-3 p.m., with Barbara Disborough, author of "The Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region," free, for ages 21/older, includes samples of chocolates and other Grand Traverse region products, reservations required; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley; reserve space by signing up at the library.
Holiday Sale of one-of-a-kind bead jewelry, 1-5 p.m., purchase necklaces, earrings and bracelets made by Ugandan women, proceeds support a living wage for the beadmakers through the nonprofit Bead of Life organization; Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Center Road, TC; 941-8758 or 932-1132.
Teen dance, 7:30-10 p.m. Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Drive; $5 with student ID (required); 933-9622, www.gtbayymca.org.
Book signing, Helen Puckett DeFrance, "At Home Cafe" and "At Home Cafe: Gatherings for Family and Friends," 3:30-5:30 p.m., Horizon Books; TC.
Music
Benefit concert featuring Michael Beauchamp and the Barn Roughs, 7 p.m., $5-$10 donation suggested, portion of proceeds benefit ISLAND (Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood Ave., TC.
Gopherwood Concerts presents Who Hit John, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students ages 13-18, at the door $12 and $6, free for children 12/younger when accompanied by an adult; Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac; advance tickets at Toy Town in Cadillac or by calling 775-2813; for details, visit www.gopherwoodconcerts.org.
Free concert at Radius Recording with Blue Dirt and the FunDubMentals, 9 p.m.; 2074 S. Airport Road W. in Logan's Landing; 276-2328.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 8
Art
Retrospective Art Exhibit, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., by TC resident Louise Bass, who has an extensive background in painting and drawing; Faith Church Family Life Center, 1139 E. Front St., TC.
Glass Mosaic Gallery Open House, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., creations by Brian Strickland; 610 Pine St., TC; 941-5037 or www.glassmosaicgallery.com.
Cast a vote for a "Outta the Box" growler box at Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St.; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
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Poets' Night Out, 7 p.m., area poets will read prize-winning poems, admission $5 adults, $3 students/seniors; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; call the Traverse Area District Library, 932-8500.
Music
Fall Hymn Sing, 3 p.m., featuring the performance of favorite hymns selected by the audience, free-will offering collected, refreshments served; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC.
Greg Brown in concert with special musical guest Bo Ramsey, 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door, $45 reserved, $60 VIP; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, call 929-3254 or online at www.insideoutgallery.com.
Singer/songwriter Stoll Vaughan, 4 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; Seed Studio Gallery, Dexter Street, Elk Rapids; advance tickets at Seed Studio, Chef Charles, Corner Druggist, Elk Rapids; and Small Planet, TC; for tickets or details, call 264-9020.
Barrage in concert, 7 p.m., high-energy fiddle performance, $15 Crooked Tree Arts members, $20 non-members, $5 students, $40 reserved seats; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; tickets available at CTAC or online at www.crookedtree.org; for details, call 347-4337.
Monday, Nov. 9
ART
Cast a vote for a "Outta the Box" growler box at Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St.; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
Music
Singer/songwriter Stoll Vaughan, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph St., TC; tickets available at Sleder's, Oryana Natural Foods Market or by calling 947-9213.
ETc.
An evening of film and panel discussion about drug abuse and addiction, 5:45 p.m., State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; feature films and shorts by local students; free; 313-8382, www.statetheatretc.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
ART
Cast a vote for a "Outta the Box" growler box at Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St.; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
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Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., presentation by Richard Fidler, author of "Who We Were, What We Did"; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Peepers program at the Boardman River Nature Center, "Sticks and Stones," 1450 Cass Road, 10-11:30 a.m., for preschoolers and their parents; 941-0960 ext. 17; www.natureiscalling.org.
Mariner's Memorial, noon, NMC Great Lakes Campus; 995-1200.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
ART
Cast a vote for a "Outta the Box" growler box at Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St.; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
ETC.
Thanksgiving Decorations from Nature at the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road; 6-7 p.m.; adults and teens; registration required, 941-0960; $5 materials fee.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716, www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org.
Thursday, Nov. 12
ART
Cast a vote for a "Outta the Box" growler box at Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St.; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
Etc.
Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., review of the book "Neon Genesis Evangelion" by Sadamoto, for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Elk Rapids Area Historical Society program, 7 p.m., "Fishtown: Preserving a Heritage Working Waterfront" by Amanda Holmes and Holly Kaledas, suggested donation $5 adults, $1 students younger than 18, free for children; Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; 264-5692 or 264-8984.
Game Day at Northport Highlands, for seniors; 1 p.m., 215 S. High St., Northport; 386-9900.
Sandy Ring, pine needle basket-maker, 4-8 p.m. at the Fife Lake Public Library, part of the Showcasing Local Artists and Craftsmen series; 879-4101.
Music
Grand Traverse Musicale presents Traverse City Children's Theatre, 1 p.m., musical highlights from TCCT production of "Godspell Jr," plus a former Musicale scholarship winner, free, public invited; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 7 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Friday, Nov. 13
ART
Cast a vote for a "Outta the Box" growler box at Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St.; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
Etc.
Bow & Sparrow presents "NeverAfter," an aerial adult fairy tale, 8 p.m., by San Francisco-based dance, rhythmic tap and comedy improv troupe, $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., Warehouse District, downtown TC; advance tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86450.
Women's Conference, "Reinventing the Rest of your Life," 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hagerty Center, 995-1700.
Grand Traverse Ski Club Ski and Snowboard Swap drop-off, 5-8 p.m., Traverse City West Middle School, Silver Lake Road; www.gtskiclub.com.
Music
"Love Fest: An Evening of Christian Music," 6 p.m. doors, 6-8:30 p.m. silent auction, 6-7:30 p.m. optional chili supper, $8 adults, $4 children 11/younger, 7:30 p.m. concert, free-will offering accepted, proceeds benefit Love INC (In the Name of Christ); St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St., TC; 941-5683.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 7 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Art
Thistle and Thread Holiday Art Show and Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., art and crafts in a gallery setting by local and Michigan artists; Grand Traverse County Civic Center, 1125 W. Civic Center Dr., TC.
Jordan River Arts Council Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., East Jordan High School; 536-3385.
Sterling silver wire bracelet class, Nawbin Bead Store, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $20 with additional $16 for supply kit; 925 E. Front St., 932-9514.
Long Lake Elementary craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; crafters, bake sale, lunch will be available; e-mail cammie69@charter.net.
Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., East Jordan High School, presented by the Jordan River Arts Council; a juried show with more than 40 artists; lunch available with gourmet offerings; 536-3385 or 536-2152.
Awards announced for the "Outta the Box" growler box contest at Right Brain Brewery, 6 p.m.. 221 Garland St.; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
Dance
"Dance The Night Away II," waltz music by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and swing and salsa numbers by the Chris Copeland Quintet; Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey; for reservations or details, call 487-0010 or visit www.glcorchestra.org.
Dance Center Youth Ensemble presents "Sleeping Beauty," 2 and 7 p.m., matinee followed by free children's reception, ticket prices range from $10-$15; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 947-6820 or visit www.dance-center.net.
Bayside Travellers Dance Society contra dance, 7-7:45 p.m. lesson on contra-dance basics, 8-11 p.m. contra and square dancing, music by Tanglemere with Dan Gorno calling, $10 adults, $6 students, $8 members, no partner or experience needed; Twin Lakes Park, Gilbert Lodge, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; www.dancetc.com or 313-2596.
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Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Scavenger Hunt for the Homeless Youth Initiative, 8-9 a.m. registration, 9 a.m.-noon scavenger hunt, 12:30-1:30 p.m. lunch, judging and awards party, $25 per person, $100 for team of four to six, proceeds benefit Homeless Youth Initiative Collaborating Partners, sponsored by Third Level Crisis Intervention Center; hunt starts and ends at Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; for details, registration and pledge forms, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
"The Narrative Arc of Crime," 9 a.m.-noon crime-writing workshop with Mardi Link, former police reporter and author of "When Evil Came to Good Hart," $20 Michigan Writers' members, $25 non-members; Northwestern Michigan College, Oleson Center, room A, TC; www.michwriters.org.
Grand Traverse Ski Club Ski and Snowboard Swap, 9 a.m., with reserve tickets passed out at 7 a.m.; Traverse City West Middle School, Silver Lake Road; www.gtskiclub.com.
A.C. Paws Christmas in November craft show and bake sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., UAW Hall, 703 Rose St.; 743-6102 or e-mail beekeeper@tm.net
Blessings Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., lunch available; Traverse City Christian Schools' main campus, 753 Emerson Road, TC.
Christmas on the Peninsula Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., handcrafted items, bake sale, gift corner, orders taken for church's new cookbook, lunch available; Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, TC; 223-4393.
"Live The Life You Love" women's retreat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $109 includes yoga class, lunch, wine tasting, gifts and prizes; Black Star Farms Winery, Suttons Bay; for details or to register, contact Kristie Ignash, 715-0021 or visit www.create-yourlife.com.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
Cadillac Band Boosters' 32nd annual Christmas Hobby & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., visit with Santa 2-4 p.m., lunch available, door prizes awarded, donations appreciated; Wexford Civic Arena, corner of Business 131 and 13th Street, Cadillac.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission, more than 30 decorated trees, decorated electric fireplace and numerous items will be raffled or silent auctioned, Christmas Store where gifts, centerpieces and wreaths may be purchased, proceeds benefit KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources); Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Traverse Area District Library, 10:30 a.m. Dungeons & Dragons, new players welcome, ages 15/older; 11 a.m. Saturday Sampler, Weekend Wigglers returns, for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their "big people"; 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Free family matinee movie, 10:30 a.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716, www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org.
Style Secrets for the Holidays class, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Ethan Allen, 862 S. Garfield; 941-7080.
Zonta of Petoskey's "An Abundance of Giving" Fashion Show fundraiser, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., silent and live auctions, gift basket raffle, lunch and fashion show, $40 per person; Bay View Inn, Petoskey; for details or reservations, call 487-1471, tickets also available from any Zonta chapter member and at Harbor Brenn Insurance Agency.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Barry Marsh, author of "Good Harbor Bay," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bow & Sparrow presents "NeverAfter," an aerial adult fairy tale, 8 p.m., by San Francisco-based dance, rhythmic tap and comedy improv troupe, $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., Warehouse District, downtown TC; advance tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86450.
Shop Your Community Day, downtown Traverse City; benefits local nonprofits; www.downtowntc.com.
Everything you want to know about chickadees, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, 10:30 a.m.-noon, all ages; 941-0960; www.natureiscalling.org.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Music
Fox on a Hill Productions' Third Anniversary Showcase, 7 p.m. hors d'oeuvres, 8 p.m. show with music by Jen Sygit, Chris Bathgate, Michael Beauchamp, Aaron Wayne Otto and Orpheum Bell, $12 advance, $15 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; tickets at Grain Train and Crooked Tree Arts Center, online at www.blissfest.org or www.foxonahill.com or by calling Blissfest, 348-7047.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 7 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Sunday, Nov. 15
Dance
Dance Center Youth Ensemble presents "Sleeping Beauty," 2 and 5 p.m., matinee followed by free children's reception, ticket prices range from $10-$15; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 947-6820 or visit www.dance-center.net.
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by DJ Deby, $7 admission, cash bar, for singles 21/older; The Terminal, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
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Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission, more than 30 decorated trees, decorated electric fireplace and numerous items will be raffled or silent auctioned, Christmas Store where gifts, centerpieces and wreaths may be purchased, proceeds benefit KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources); Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Grand Traverse Ski Club Ski and Snowboard Swap drop-off, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Traverse City West Middle School, Silver Lake Road; www.gtskiclub.com.
Cadillac Band Boosters' 32nd annual Christmas Hobby & Craft Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., visit with Santa 1-3 p.m., lunch available, door prizes awarded, donations appreciated; Wexford Civic Arena, corner of Business 131 and 13th Street, Cadillac.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Jeffrey VandeZande, author of "Landscape with Fragmented Figures," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Music
"Early Show" concert series presents Laura Cortese and The Forest Fires, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union St., TC; advance tickets at Union Street Station, Oryana Natural Foods Market and Cedar City Market, or call 941-1930.
Free children's concert, "Carnival of the Animals," presented by the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., City Opera House; activities begin at 2:30 p.m.; 947-7120; www.traversesymphony.org
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 3 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 3 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Monday, Nov. 16
Etc.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission, proceeds benefit KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources); Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Etc.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission, more than 30 decorated trees, decorated electric fireplace and numerous items will be raffled or silent auctioned, Christmas Store where gifts, centerpieces and wreaths may be purchased; Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., "Stress-free Thanksgiving & Turkey Tips" theme, $15/person, which will be applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill when they order a three-course dinner immediately following; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for details or reservations, call 534-6800.
Grand Traverse Hiking Club program, 7 p.m. program by Will Wuerthele, with photos from his hikes in the Banff/Jasper area including Yoho and Glacier National Parks, and Mount Robson Provincial Park, public welcome; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.
Lecture on social justice and environmental sustainability, 7 p.m., Dennos Museum/Janis Room; free; 995-1155.
Presentation on the hydrographic survey of Grand Traverse Bay, 7 p.m., Inland Seas Education Center; free; 271-3077; www.schoolship.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Etc.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission; Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716, www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org.
Linda Lindquist-Bishop, sailor, talking about her career in professional offshore yacht racing, 7 p.m., Leland Public School Performing Arts Center; $10 and free to students 12 and older; onsite child care for students 11 and younger; part of the Leland Education Foundation's Insight and Inspiration Speaker series; 256-7084, kerrysatterwhite@gmail.com.
Music
Laura Cortese and The Forest Fires, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door, Tali Bistro Bar, 411 Main St., Frankfort; tickets at Tali Bistro, Fusion, Frankfort Bookstore, Frankfort, and Phoenix Cafe, Beulah, or by calling, 352-5252.
theater
"Life With Mother Superior," 7:30 p.m., presented by the Cathedral Players, inside St. Mary Cathedral School, Gaylord; $12 adults, $8 students and children; $22.50 Players Porch, includes dinner; tickets available at the high school or at the door.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Art
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler Program, 11 a.m.-noon, "All That Glitters Is Gold" theme, activities in the galleries, related story and art project for children ages 3-5 with parents or grandparents, museum admission plus $1 art supply fee; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or to register, call 995-1029 or e-mail Diana Bolander, dbolander@nmc.edu.
Beading artist Kathy Sargent, 6:30 p.m. at the East Bay Branch library, 1989 Three Mile Road; 922-2085.
music
East Middle School Jazz Band concert to benefit Father Fred Foundation, 7 p.m., performance hall at EMS, Three Mile and Hammond; featuring the Bay Area Big Band Combo; admission is personal care items; 947-2055 ext. 18.
Etc.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission; Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society, 1 p.m., bring your "brick walls" for discussion, public and guests welcome; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr., TC; 631-1340.
Thanksgiving Dinner, 4-6 p.m., everyone welcome, no reservations required, suggested donation $2.50 ages 60/older, $4.75 ages 59/younger; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123.
International Affairs Forum, 5:15 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. lecture on "Russia and the Former Soviet Republics in Central Asia" by Ambassador Michael G. Wygant, followed by discussion, $10 per person; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1700.
Beading workshop, 6:30 p.m., Kathy Sargent will teach basic design and stringing techniques, supplies provided or bring your own beads for a personal touch; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; for details or to sign up, call 922-2085.
Scribble and Wiggles Toddler program for ages 3-5; 11 a.m.-noon, Dennos Museum Center; reservations recommended, 995-1029.
Game Day at Northport Highlands, for seniors; 1 p.m., 215 S. High St., Northport; 386-9900.
Carole Eberly, author of "A Taste of Michigan: Tales and Recipes," 7 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716, www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org.
Pageturners, the Peninsula Community Library's book group, discusses "Cartwheels in a Sari" by Jayanti Tamm, 7 p.m., 2735 Island View Road; 223-7700.
Backyard Birds of Michigan, 7-9 p.m., presented by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club at the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road; recommended for teens and adults; 941-0960.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Life With Mother Superior," 7:30 p.m., presented by the Cathedral Players, inside St. Mary Cathedral School, Gaylord; $12 adults, $8 students and children; $22.50 Players Porch, includes dinner; tickets available at the high school or at the door.
Friday, Nov. 20
ART
Holiday Art Fair, 5-9 p.m., Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., hosted by Artcenter Traverse City; 941-9488, www.ArtcenterTraverseCity.com.
Holiday Art Bazaar opening, 4-9 p.m., Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337, www.crookedtree.org.
Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., City Studio, Eighth and Hastings, TC; Clay work by Kathryn Alford Brady, felt and jewelry by Jennifer Gretzmacher, paintings and painted objects by Char MacEachran and cards and drawings by Emily Woods.
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
Etc.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission, more than 30 decorated trees, decorated electric fireplace and numerous items will be raffled or silent auctioned, Christmas Store where gifts, centerpieces and wreaths may be purchased, proceeds benefit KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources); Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Writer's Conference focusing on creative writing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Northwestern Michigan College; $95 includes lunch; 995-1700.
"Kalkaska Goes Glacier Cruising" travel program, 6:30 p.m., outline of upcoming Celebrity Cruise Lines' cruise; Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Corla St., Kalkaska; call 258-5030.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 7:30 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Life With Mother Superior," 7:30 p.m., presented by the Cathedral Players, inside St. Mary Cathedral School, Gaylord; $12 adults, $8 students and children; $22.50 Players Porch, includes dinner; tickets available at the high school or at the door.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 7 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Saturday, Nov. 21
ART
Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., hosted by Artcenter Traverse City; 941-9488, www.ArtcenterTraverseCity.com.
Art show and sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., City Studio, Eighth and Hastings, TC; Clay work by Kathryn Alford Brady, felt and jewelry by Jennifer Gretzmacher, paintings and painted objects by Char MacEachran and cards and drawings by Emily Woods.
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.; $11 adults, $6 children; pictures with Santa noon-3 p.m., free admission, more than 30 decorated trees, decorated electric fireplace and numerous items will be raffled or silent auctioned, Christmas Store where gifts, centerpieces and wreaths may be purchased, proceeds benefit KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources); Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Story hour, 10:30 a.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716, www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org.
A Scandinavian Christmas Luncheon and Bazaar, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., lunch $10 for adults, $5 children 12/younger, take-outs available, also crafts, holiday decorations, baked goods and more; Trinity Lutheran Church, Frankfort; 352-7521.
Dennos Museum Family Day and Concert, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., family art activities and gallery hunts, 1 p.m. "The Music and the Joy of Diversity" concert with Corky Siegel, $10 adults, $5 children 17/younger (includes Family Day activities); Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or go to www.dennosmuseum.org.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., Thanksgiving stories and paper bag turkey craft project, ages 4/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 923-8500.
Greening Up For The Holidays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road; recommended for adults and teens; 941-0960.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 7:30 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Children's Music with Kathryn Christian, noon-1 p.m.; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Carrie Rodriguez Trio with opening act Romantica, doors open 7 p.m., Romantica takes the stage at 8 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door, $20 students, $40 reserved, $60 VIP, all ages welcome; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe and InsideOut, call 929-3254 or visit www.insideoutgallery.com, student tickets only sold online and at the gallery.
ISLAND presents The Hard Lessons Acoustic with special guests Samuel Seth Bernbard and May Erlewine, 7:30 p.m., $5 admission, Short's Brewery, Bellaire; 480-4515 or info@artmeetsearth.org.
Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Life With Mother Superior," 7:30 p.m., presented by the Cathedral Players, inside St. Mary Cathedral School, Gaylord; $12 adults, $8 students and children; $22.50 Players Porch, includes dinner; tickets available at the high school or at the door.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 7 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Sunday, Nov. 22
ART
Art show and sale, noon-4 p.m., City Studio, Eighth and Hastings, TC; Clay work by Kathryn Alford Brady, felt and jewelry by Jennifer Gretzmacher, paintings and painted objects by Char MacEachran and cards and drawings by Emily Woods.
Etc.
Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Phil Dickinson, author of "The Death and Life of a Rock Star," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 1 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 3 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 3 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Monday, Nov. 23
ART
Deadline for poster contest for the Festival of Trains for children ages 5-12; 995-0313 or e-mail gthc@charterinternet.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
ETC.
Lecture and travelogue, "Street Culture in China," 7 p.m., Dennos Museum/Janis Room; free; 995-1155.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
ETC.
Holiday bazaar, 1-7 p.m., Riverview Terrace cafeteria, 150 Pine St.; 944-6423.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716, www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org.
Thursday, Nov. 26
Etc.
Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, meals delivered starting at 11:15 a.m., public served 1-3 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple St., TC; for details, to arrange for transportation, volunteer, make a donation or to have a meal delivered, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner, serving starts at noon, everyone welcome, free-will offering appreciated; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.
Friday, Nov. 27
Etc.
Book signing, 2-5 p.m., by Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "Elves in Santa's Workshop," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-8 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Nov. 28
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "Teddy Bear Social," bring teddy bear or soft toy for stories, songs, cookies, lemonade and "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" filmstrip, for the whole family; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 923-8500.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Wendy Stout O'Brien, author/cartoonist of "On the Spin Cycle," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-8 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Theater
Theatreworks USA presents "Click, Clack, Moo," 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, $11 adults, $6 children; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; tickets online at www.cityoperahouse.org, by calling 941-8082 or at the Opera House box office.
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 29
Etc.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Robin Fisher, author of "Perseverance of a Dream," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-4 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
Music
Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson during intermission, no cover charge, select Chateau Chantal wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.
Monday, Nov. 30
music
A house concert featuring Storyhill, 6 p.m., Porter residence, $15; 499-4968 or e-mail sam@portherhouseproductions.com.''
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