Published: January 11, 2008 11:00 pm      

Nightlife Calendar: 01/11/2008

ANTRIM COUNTY

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen, Mo' Mojo featuring Jen Maurer on button box and vocals (Cajun/Zydeco) Feb. 4-5; 617 Ames St., Elk Rapids; 264-5030.

The Pelican Room, East Torch Lake Drive, behind the Blue Pelican Restaurant, Central Lake; 544-BLUE, ext. 15.

Short's Brewing Company, Mon. couples' dancing; Tues. Open Mic; live music Fri.-Sat., call or check Web site; free wireless Internet, smoke-free; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.

BENZIE COUNTY

Brookside Inn, Kim Keithly in the main dining room 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.; U.S. 31, Beulah; 882-9688.

Cabbage Shed, darts tossing and camaraderie 7 p.m. Fri., for beginners to experts, instruction and darts provided; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-0225.

Crystal Palace Lounge, Thurs. karaoke hosted by Wayne York; Fri.-Sat. music and dancing to DJ Boober; 17170 Vondra Road at M-115, Thompsonville; 378-3104 or www.crystalpalacelounge.com.

Laughing Horse Saloon, live music Fri.-Sat.; open mic 8 p.m. Sun.; 15888 Lindy Road, Thompsonville; 378-4876.

Thompsonville Bar & Grille, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight Sun.; Thompson and Front, Thompsonville; 378-2554.

EMMET COUNTY

City Park Grill, comedy night Thursdays 9 p.m.; 432 E. Lake, Petoskey; 347-0101.

Horizon Books, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, live entertainment 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 319 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-2590.

Odawa Casino Resort, 1760 Lears Road, Petoskey; (877) 4-GAMING, www.odawacasino.com.

Papa Lou's Pizza, Pub & Grill, Wed. free pool night; Thurs. video DJ Bill Da Cat, no cover; free cab rides after 1 a.m. Thurs.-Sat. with Chippewa Cabs within the city limits; 317 E. Lake St., downtown Petoskey; 348-FOOD or www.papalous.us.

Roast & Toast Cafe, Toast and Jam 6-8 p.m. Sun.; 309 E. Lake, Petoskey; 347-7767.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, piano entertainment in the lounge 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. with Jeff Cobb Jan. 11-12; Andy Six Jan. 18-19; David Collini Jan. 25-26; David Collini Feb. 1-2; David Collini Feb. 8-9; Jeff Cobb Feb. 15-16; Andy Six Feb. 22-23; in the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme; (800) 748-0303 or www.grandtraverseresort.com.

Bayview Inn, karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs. with BDJ's Karaoke by the Bay, no cover charge, food orders taken until 11:45 p.m.; 5074 U. S. 31 North, Acme; 938-1610.

BigEazy Rhythm & Blues Grill's Voo-Doo Lounge, Tues. is martini and cigar night; Wed. Bike Night 6 p.m. and 70s and 80s Night/Karaoke with Ricky T 9 p.m.; Thurs. Ladies' Night 6 p.m.; live music 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; South Garfield at Cherryland Center, TC; 929-9885.

Bootleggers, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 119 S. Union, TC; 922-7742.

Bowers Harbor Inn and the Bowery, open 5-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. and 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; John Wunsch plays classical, 12-string, contemporary acoustic guitar 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Old Mission Peninsula, TC; 223-4222.

Chateau Chantal, "Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset" with the Jeff Haas Trio, 3-5:30 p.m. the last Sunday of each month through May, different wine lesson each month, selection of Chateau wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; 15900 Rue de Vin, TC; 223-4110 or wine@chateauchantal.com.

Dillinger's Pub, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 121 S. Union, TC; 941-2276.

Espresso Bay at Oleson's East, John Glass, acoustic guitar and vocals, 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and Sat.; John Reynolds Group (jazz) 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 1110-5 E. Hammond Road, TC; 620-7666.

Grandma's Kitchen & Corner Pub, Karaoke Wed., register by 7 p.m.; Ron "The King" Lawler 7-11 p.m. Sat.; 2070 N. M-137, Interlochen; 276-6522.

Grand Traverse Pie Co., "Jazz at the Pie Co." 3:30-6 p.m. first Sun. of each month, sponsored by Northwest Michigan Jazz Experience, admission $5 NMJE members, $15 non-members, memberships available at the door; GT Pie Co., 525 W. Front St., TC; Bill Sears, 943-4465, or Jeff Haas, 360-9857.

Hayloft Inn, open mic night 7:30 p.m. Thurs. for musicians, poets, comics, hosted by Bill Dungjen; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live country and western entertainment; free admission; M-72, TC; 941-0832.

Hofbrau, 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 4 p.m.-midnight Fri.; noon-midnight Sat.; 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 2784 M-137, Interlochen; 276-6979.

Holiday Inn West Bay, Shimmers Nightclub, closed Sun.-Tues.; Ladies' Night Thurs., doors open 9 p.m., no cover; live music Fri.-Sat., doors open 8:30 p.m., $5 cover, 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700.

Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. with House of Ghost Jan. 11; John Latini Jan. 12; Dennis Palmer and Kurt Westie Jan. 19; Robert Johnson Jan. 25; Nick Raffaele Jan. 26; Open-Mic Poetry 7 p.m. third Mon. (Sept.-May), featuring guest poet Anni Macht Gibson on Jan. 21, followed by open mic, bring poems to read and share, writing exercises available, bring eight copies of a poem to workshop with the group; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., off Hall, downtown TC; 929-3254 or www.insideoutgallery.com.

Jacob's Well, hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Mon. open mic, music and poetry night third Thurs. of month; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.

Kilkenny's Irish Public House, Irish pub featuring traditional Irish and American fare, a lounge and fireplace, pool tables, TV and live music; garden level below North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.

New Kingsley Inn, karaoke Thurs.; DJ Fri.; 211 E. Main, Kingsley; 263-4059.

Lil Bo, jazz night with Ron Getz 10 p.m. Mon.; karaoke with CherryGully Entertainment 9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs.; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925.

The Loading Dock, UV Hippopotamus Jan. 11-12; Rusty Blaides Jan. 19; Seth Bernard and Fool Rooster Jan. 25-26; open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; TC Celtic 7-9 p.m. Mon., open mic night with Kurt and Marty Sun.; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.

Northern Lites, 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Thurs.-Sat., open at noon Sun.; 273 U.S. 31 S., two miles south of GT Mall, TC; 943-8555.

Park Place Hotel, Tom Kaufmann (piano) 7:30-11:30 p.m. Thurs., and 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., Piano Bar in the Beacon Lounge; 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.

ParkShore Resort, live entertainment with Ray Townsend Jan. 11; Rhythm Kings Jan. 18; Elizabeth Rivers and Al Jankowski Jan. 25; Ray Townsend Feb. 1; Rush Clement Feb. 8; Jeff and Maggie Dickson Feb. 15; Frankendread Feb. 22; Rhythm Kings Feb. 29 1401 U.S. 31 North, TC; 947-3800.

Poppycocks, live entertainment 9 p.m.-midnight every Fri.-Sat.; 128 E. Front, TC; 941-7632.

Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight Sun.; 1104 Barlow, TC; 946-4195.

Schelde's Traverse Bay Tavern, Ronnie Hernandez (keyboards and vocals) 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tues.; Cheryl and AJ of Madison Straw (acoustic guitar and vocals) 8:30-10:30 p.m. Sat., no cover; 714 Munson Ave., TC; 946-0981.

Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Super Sunday with karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Monster Monday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Twisted Tuesday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wild Wednesday with Juke Box Party 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thirsty Thursdays with Men's Night and euchre tournaments 7 p.m.; Freaky Friday with music videos 5 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; Sonic Saturdays with music videos 5 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; happy hour prices 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. and 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; also darts, pool, jukebox, seasonal full-service patio; gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 21/older; East Eighth and Franklin streets, TC; 935-1666, or www.sidetraxxtc.com.

Sleder's Tavern, restaurant open 11 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun.; 717 Randolph, TC.

The Station Espresso Bar, easy listening, jazz and bossa nova by Filbert & the Mixed Nuts 7-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; The Depot, 642 Railroad Place, TC; 932-0320.

Streeters Entertainment Center, special events -- Felix "Tito" Trinidad vs. Roy Jones Jr. boxing Jan. 19, live by HBO Pay-Per-View; "Road to Memphis" fundraiser, begins 2 p.m. Jan. 20, music by Big Daddy Fox & the Krewe, with special guest Donald Kinsey of the Kinsey Report, also performing Code Blues, Bacon & Eggs and the Howl'in Roosters, to raise funds to send Big Daddy Fox & the Krewe to represent northern Michigan in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis; Seether with special guests Fairchild and Westfall Jan. 25; "HellYeah" with Nonpoint and Ankla Feb. 9; "Idol 07/08" 12-week Karaoke competition hosted by Don Swan, continues through Feb. 19, with $1,000 cash and prizes and opening slot for Ground Zero concert and studio recording time, $5 entry fee, $5 competition fee; weekly-- center open 4 p.m. Tues.-Sun., closed Mon.; Tues. College Night-Liquid Lounge, R & B/hip hop/dance music, $6 cover ages 18-20, no cover ages 21/older; Wed. Unplugged-Open Mic Night in Streeters, $5 cover ages 18-20, no cover ages 21/older, also unlimited pool $5 person 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thurs. College Night in Ground Zero, $8 cover ages 18-20, $5 cover ages 21/older, ladies no cover until 11 p.m.; Thurs. open karaoke in Streeters; Sat. Flirt in Streeters for ages 18/older, ladies no cover until 11 p.m., $8 cover ages 18-20, $5 cover ages 21/older; also live bands in Streeters; Sun. unlimited pool, 4-11 p.m., $5/person; 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 932-1300; www.streetersonline.com.

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m. Jan. 20 with DJ Deby; (third Sunday of each month), cash bar, $5 admission at the door, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 11 p.m.), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until midnight), live entertainment; 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9493.

Union Street Station, Carolina Chocolate Drops, three black musicians revisiting the black string-band and jug-band music of the 1920s and '30s Jan. 16; open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Dos Monos (acoustic) 9 p.m. Tues., no cover; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930; www.unionstreetstation.net.

The Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, "The Best of the Best" Saturdays through March; doors open 6 p.m., seating 7 p.m., four-course dinner and show $44.95, reservations required; 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg; for available show dates or reservations, call 938-2181, or visit www.conventiondinnertheater.com.

KALKASKA COUNTY

Crossroads Saloon, topless dancers 5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. and 4 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4621 Rapid City Road, Rapid City; 258-9021.

Kiootee's Bar & Grill, live entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; fish fry 5-8 p.m. Fri.; 4556 County Road 571 N.E., Kalkaska; 258-1276.

LEELANAU COUNTY

Cedar Tavern, open mic night with Stray Dogs 9 p.m.-midnight Wed.; karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.

O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic Thurs.; karaoke Sat.; Suttons Bay.

MANISTEE COUNTY

Little River Casino, U.S. 31 north of Manistee; (888) 568-2244.

OTSEGO COUNTY

Best Western Alpine Lodge, in the Tyrolean Lounge & Restaurant, Hip Hop Night 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Wed.; karaoke and DJ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thurs.; live entertainment 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 833 W. Main, Gaylord; (989) 705-8181.

Stampede Saloon, Sports Night Sun.-Mon.; Ladies' Night Tues.; Bike Nite 6-10 p.m. Wed.; local guitar jam Thurs.; 3885 Old U.S. 27, Gaylord; (231) 705-7100 or www.stampedesaloon.com.

Timothy's Pub, live entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs.; karaoke Fri.-Sat.; 110 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord; (989) 732-9333.

WEXFORD COUNTY

Allstar Sports Grill, live music Fri.-Sat.; M-37, Buckley; 269-3738.

The Pines, bowling center, pizza pub and night club with entertainment 10 p.m. Sat.; West M-55, Cadillac; 775-7752.