Traverse City Record-Eagle - Entertainment Calendar: 01/25/2008

Sat, Oct 11 2008

Published: January 25, 2008 10:01 am

Entertainment Calendar: 01/25/2008

Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least two weeks in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. Information may be mailed to Entertainment Calendar, Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632; faxed to 946-8632; or e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.com.

Friday, Jan. 25

Art

Artcenter Traverse City presents "Women in Art, Part II," 7-9 p.m., Patty Pelizzari will review of Part I and discuss the transition into the 20th Century with modern and contemporary artists and themes, plus the feminist movement and how feminism and the arts became connected and continue to have relevance in studying art and art history, followed by dessert and discussion, $5 Artcenter members, $10 non-members; at the Artcenter's new gallery space in Radio Centre, 300 E. Front St., TC; for details or reservations, call 941-9488.

Dance

Dance Social, 7-8 p.m. lesson, 8-10 p.m. open dancing, focus will be the fox trot, $10 per person for lesson/dance, $5 open dancing only; The Dance Center, 225 E. 14th St., TC; 947-6820.

Etc.

Salsa for Lunch (Latin dance), 11:15 a.m., $5; Beledi Global Dance, 332 E. Front, TC; 932-0668.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre auditions for "The Doctor in Spite of Himself," 4:30-5:30 p.m., for ages 14 through college, show will tour area schools in April, participants will need to take several days off from regular school, serious commitment to the program will be accepted instead of tuition; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.

Old Town Playhouse presents "A Streetcar Named Desire," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse main stage, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, call 9947-2443 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Saturday, Jan. 26

Dance

Social Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

Tracking class, 10 a.m., discover how animals survive northern Michigan winters, search for clues of their presence and habits and learn to recognize their tracks; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; for details or to register, call 533-8314.

WNMC Radio 90.7 FM presents Matinee Music Movies & Saturday Serials," noon showing of The Beatles in "A Hard Days Night" and "Help," plus episodes 1-3 of the 1943 15-episode series "Batman & Robin," $5; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., off Hall, TC; 929-3254 or www.insideoutgallery.com.

Snow Fun Day, beginning at noon, chili cook-off with prizes for best mild and hot, sledding, hot chocolate, hot dogs; take M-66 to Lund Road, west to Creighton Road, to Springfield Recreation Area, Fife Lake; for chili cook-off details or to enter, call 879-3887, 879-3981 or 879-4253.

Chateau Chantal presents "What We Do For Flavor" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., with Chef Nancy Allen, learn how to create memorable flavor in a variety of dishes, $125 per person; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue De Vin, TC; for details or to register, call (800) 969-4009 or visit www.chateauchantal.com.

Games X 3, 1-3 p.m., board games, pizza, favors and prizes, sixth-eighth grade students, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Super Saturday Stories and Crafts, 1:30 p.m., featuring William Toye's "The Loon's Necklace," pinecone bird feeder craft and information about winter backyard birds, all ages; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

"Creating a New Vision for a New Year" visioning workshop, 2-4 p.m., free, with Megan Raphael, author of "The Courage Code"; Borders Books, 2612 Crossing Circle, TC; 933-0412.

Webkinz Party, 2-3 p.m., party featuring all things Webkinz, special discounts on select items, games and more; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Hartwick Pines cross country skiing by lantern light, 6-9 p.m., 1.25 mile trail lit by more than 75 kerosene lanterns, hot beverages and snacks served in visitor center; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; motor vehicle permit required for park entry; (989) 348-2537 or kasmerc@michigan.gov.

Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater presents "The Best of the Best," 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.

"Gift of Warmth" Gala, 6:30-10 p.m., a Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency "Walk for Warmth" event, wine, hors d'oeuvres, fine chocolate, silent auction, dancing, music by Song of the Lakes, $30 per person, plus purchase a Miner's North "Diamond Dig" ticket for $30 (two for $50) for a one in 100 chance to win a $1,500 half-carat diamond; Waterfront Conference Center, 2061 U.S. 31, TC; for details or tickets, call Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency, 947-3780.

Interlochen

Student Art Exhibition opening, 4-6 p.m., free; Gallery.

IAA Band, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.com.

Music

The Banjo Picker (Barry Van Guilder) and Friends, 7:30 p.m., $8 general admission; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; for tickets or details, call 627-5841 or toll-free (800) 357-9408.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents "Romance in France," 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $8 students advance or at the door; First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Springs; tickets available at the door or in advance at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey; Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan; Chambers of Commerce in Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City and East Jordan.

Blues vocalist Shemekia Copeland, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

Detour Bluegrass, 8 p.m., $12 advance, $15 reserved or at the door, sponsored by Blissfest; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; for tickets, call 348-7047 or visit www.blissfest.org.

Entertainer Alan Gerber, 8 p.m., $13 advance, $15 at the door; Elk Rapids Town Hall, Elk Rapids; tickets at Chef Charles and Corner Druggist, Elk Rapids; and Oryana Natural Foods Market in TC; 941-8667.

Singer/songwriter Larry Penn, 8 p.m., $10 adults, $4 ages 12/younger, sponsored by Spirit of the Woods Music Association; Browntown Hall, Coates Highway, north of Manistee; www.spiritofthewoods.org.

East Bay Blue, 8 p.m.-midnight, simulcast on WCCW, show also recorded for the group's first "Live from TC" CD, with special guests TC Area Swing Dancers, $5 cover; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC.

Theater

"A Streetcar Named Desire," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 9947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Sunday, Jan. 27

Art

Dennos Museum Center Appraisal Day, by appointment, verbal appraisals by local art appraiser Don Butkovich, $5 fee per art work, maximum of two items, proceeds benefit the museum center's programming fund; at the museum, 1701 E. Front St., TC; to reserve a time slot, call 995-1593.

Artcenter Traverse City applications available, for Feb. 1-29 juried members' exhibition; and March 7-April 11 juried Potters and Sculptors Exhibition; for applications, visit www.artcentertraversecity.com or call 941-9488.

Art 180, three-hour mini-gallery event, informal, non-juried event, sponsored by Parkside Arts Council; Short's Brewing Company, Bellaire; for details or if you would like to display your work, e-mail amanda@ARTmeetsEARTH.org.

Etc.

Great Lakes Children's Museum's Funday Sunday "Big Ole Rhythm Jamboree," 1:05 and 1:50 p.m., featuring local musician, artist and environmental educator Ric Evans, participants will make and play homemade percussion instruments, for children 3/older (younger than 6 with adult help), included in museum admission of $5 ages 2/older; at the museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.GreatLakesKids.org.

Tennis mixer, luncheon and auction fundraiser for Third Level Crisis Intervention Center, noon-2 p.m. tennis, 2 p.m. luncheon and silent auction; Grand Traverse Resort, Acme; for details, call 922-4802.

St. Andrews Society presents "Burns Night," 5 p.m. social gathering, 5:30 p.m. buffet dinner, plus bagpipes, dance demonstrations, singers, Robert Burns' poetry and haggis; $20 adults, $10 children; Cottage Cafe, Munson Avenue, TC; for details, call 275-6497.

Music

Grand Traverse Chorus of Sweet Adelines taking orders for Singing Valentines, Valentine's delivered in Traverse City and Charlevoix/Petoskey area by a quartet from the chorus, $40 includes a song, a box of chocolates, a card and a photo to commemorate the event; for details or to order a Valentine, call 933-9321 or visit www.grandtraversechorus.org.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents "Romance in France," 4 p.m., $15 adults, $8 students advance or at the door; East Jordan High School Performing Arts Center, East Jordan; tickets available at the door or in advance at Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey; Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan; Chambers of Commerce in Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City and East Jordan.

Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes, 8 p.m., $40/$50/$60; Little River Casino Resort, U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee; for tickets, visit the resort's Odawa Trading Post gift shop or www.starticketsplus.com.

Monday, Jan. 28

Etc.

Dennos Museum presents "Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles" program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5 and their parents or grandparents, "Exploring the West: Chatham Landscapes" theme, includes activities in the galleries, related story and an art project, museum admission ($4 adults, $2 children) plus $1 art supply fee, reservations recommended; 1701 E. Front St., TC; for details or reservations, contact Diana Bolander, 995-1029 or dbolander@nmc.edu.

Theater

West Shore Community College auditions for "A Shayna Maidel," 7 p.m., performances March 13-16; Center Stage Theater, WSCC, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; 845-3318 or rjplummer@westshore.edu.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

Art

Art, Film, Philosophy eight-part series begins, 6-8 p.m., inaugural session led by Stephanie Mills, author of "Whatever Happened to Ecology" and "Epicurean Simplicity," speakers, readings and film followed by discussion, donations appreciated, by Parkside Arts Council in partnership with Island; Moka (old pizza building at Bridge and Cayuga), Bellaire; www.ARTmeetsEARTH.org.

Etc.

Salsa for Lunch (Latin dance), 11:15 a.m., $5; Beledi Global Dance, 332 E. Front, TC; 932-0668.

Interlochen

New Shanghai Circus, 7:30 p.m., $28 adults, $25 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater

West Shore Community College auditions for "A Shayna Maidel," 7 p.m., performances March 13-16; Center Stage Theater, WSCC, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; 845-3318 or rjplummer@westshore.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

Art

Color Theory class, 9 a.m.-noon, with fiber artist Sylvia Walworth, lecture, slides and hands-on opportunities, $30, by Art Rapids!; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Traverse Ave., Elk Rapids to enroll, send check for $30 payable to Art Rapids to P.O. Box 301, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.

Etc.

Beledi Global Dance, belly-robics noon-12:30 p.m., hoop-ercize 12:30-1 p.m., $5 each class; 332 E. Front, TC; 932-0668.

No Pressure Book Club, 6:30 p.m. discussion of Bill Bryson's "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Art

Crooked Tree Arts Center Gallery Talk Series, 10 a.m., join Visual Arts/Education Director Gail Hosner on a walk of the galleries to discuss Reverberations art quilt exhibit and juried photography exhibit, free; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337.

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-9 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration required, couples/singles, leather-soled shoes for men, high heels for women, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Arts Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; call instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

Treetops Resort's "Fabulous Fifties Day," 8:45 a.m., $3 lift tickets and tubing prices, proceeds benefit 4-H Program Adventure Quest Day Camp, plus 1950's resort activities; Treetops Resort, Gaylord; (989) 732-6711 or www.treetops.com.

"How to Scan, Organize and Use all Your Old Photographs and Slides" program, 7 p.m., discussion of equipment, available software, plus hands-on experience at the computer, bring several old photos or documents to scan and work with, free, donations appreciated, reservations, by Northport Area Heritage Association; at Northport Public School's computer lab, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-9936.

Friday, Feb. 1

Art

Opening reception, 5-9 p.m., juried Artcenter members' exhibition, on view through Feb. 29; Artcenter Traverse City Gallery, in Radio Centre, 300 E. Front St., TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.

Etc.

Women's Wine Weekend, through Saturday, two nights accommodations, champagne reception, full breakfast each morning, winery tour, lunch at Old Mission Tavern, choice of massage or Downtown Traverse City shopping certificate, dinner with wine pairings, Art of Wine Tasting discussion, evening entertainment, take-home gift, gourmet meal on Saturday with program by Julie Fairfield-Felicelli, author of "It's My Turn, Now Where Was I?"; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, TC; (800) 969-4009.

Madeleine Thomas Memorial Women's Winter Tour, evening check in, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.womenswintertour.com.

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen Mardi Gras celebration, 6-9 p.m. Kids' Night, balloon artist Twister Joe, live music with Dave Cisco and his Magical Steel Drum, face painting; 617 Ames St., Elk Rapids; www.pearlsneworleanskitchen.com.

Music

Judy Harrison & Swing Shift, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. swing dance instruction, 8 p.m. performance, $17 general admission, $25 for reserved table seating; City Opera House, East Front Street, TC; 941-8082 or judylharrison@gmail.com.

Saturday, Feb. 2

Art

"Snowshoe de Art" celebration of Michigan Legacy Art Park and fundraiser, noon registration, guided tours leaving at 12:30, 1 and 1:30 p.m., course closes 2:30 p.m., $10 per person, half benefits Michigan Legacy Art Park and half to Active Woman Now Inc.,the nonprofit organization that sponsors the Women's Winter Tour, to offset costs; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.womenswintertour.com, for snowshoe rental rates and reservations, www.crystalmountain.com.

Dance

Blissfest Old Time Country Dance, 7:30 p.m., live band and caller, $3 adults, $5 couples, $7 families; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7047, www.blissfest.org or www.rusticballroom.com.

Etc.

Madeleine Thomas Memorial Women's Winter Tour, morning - cross country and downhill ski lessons, downhill and cross country equipment demos; afternoon - snowshoe tour through Legacy Art Park, chocolate class with Fred Laughlin of NMC's Great Lakes Culinary Institute, decorate a chocolate cake for $10; "Sex Education" class with Larry Mawby sample and discuss sparkling wines, featuring Mawby's wine "Sex," $5; evening - 6-9 p.m. LunaFest Film Festival and silent auction, $35 includes nine short films, tapas, chocolate treats, wine tasting; "Before and After" Party 8:30 p.m., with the Fabulous Horndogs, cash bar, admission proceeds benefit Zonta House, $15 at the door, $10 for winter tour participants and LunaFest Film attendees, event bracelet required to receive discount, advance tickets at Crystal Mountain, Oryana Natural Foods Market and Brick Wheels in TC, Benzie Chamber of Commerce and at the door; events at Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.womenswintertour.com.

Story Hour with Miss Spider, 1-2 p.m., stories and meet Miss Spider, ages 3/over; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Interlochen

IAA Brass and Percussion Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Jazz vocalist Rachael Price, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Sunday, Feb. 3

Art

Artcenter Traverse City applications available, for March 7-April 11 juried Potters and Sculptors Exhibition; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.

Etc.

Madeleine Thomas Memorial Women's Winter Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. noncompetitive cross country ski and snowshoe event; $35, $5 goes to Madeleine's House and Women's Resource Center; afternoon - discounted downhill ski opportunities for participants; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.womenswintertour.com.

Wedding Show, noon-5 p.m., vendor displays, visit accommodations and spa, fashion show and more, $5/person, wine-tasting tickets available; The Homestead's Mountain Flowers Lodge, Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor; 334-5524.

"An Afternoon with Miss Spider," 1-2 or 3-4 p.m., doors open 15 minutes before each tea, $5 per person includes tea, treats, gift, activities and storytime with Miss Spider, ages 3/older, reservations suggested; by Waterfront Conference Center and Great Lakes Children's Museum; at Waterfront Conference Center, 2061 U.S. 31 North, TC; for tickets or reservations, visit the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; phone 932-4526 or fax 932-7597.

"Souper Sunday" program, 2-4 p.m., "Women in the Driver's Seat" theme, panel discussion, homemade soups and bread, free, donations accepted, by Women's History Project of Northwest Michigan; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 955-0313.

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen Mardi Gras celebration, Cajun Ladies' Night, live entertainment 6-9 p.m. by David Cisco and his Magical Steel Drum; 617 Ames St., Elk Rapids; www.pearlsneworleanskitchen.com.

Music

"Jazz at the Pie Co." 3:30-6 p.m., featuring the Bill and Laurie Sears Quintet, sponsored by Northwest Michigan Jazz Experience, admission $5 NMJE members, $15 non-members; Grand Traverse Pie Co., 525 W. Front St., TC; 943-4465 or 360-9857.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra concert, 4 p.m., free-will offering; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.

Monday, Feb. 4

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Film Series, 6:30 p.m., "The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong, introduced by instructor Roger Heit, $5 class fee; at the art center, 111 10th St., Frankfort; 352-4151.

Etc.

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen Mardi Gras celebration, live music and dancing with the Mo' Mojo Band 8-11 p.m., face painting, balloon fun with Twister Joe; 617 Ames St., Elk Rapids; www.pearlsneworleanskitchen.com..

Traverse Area District Library presents Cinema Curiosa @ The State, 7 p.m. showing of "A Killer of Sheep" in recognition of Black History Month, film named a "National Treasure" by the Library of Congress and one of the "100 Essential Films" of all time by the National Society of Film Critics; $8; The State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; 932-8500.

Peninsula Community Library presents "Focus on Film," 7 p.m. showing of Rich Brauer's "Barn Red," discussion of the film making behind the movie by Brauer, free, no reservations required; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 223-7700.

Theater

Leelanau Players' auditions for "Perfect Timing," 7 p.m., perusal scripts available at the Suttons Bay, Northport and Leland libraries, but auditioners need not have anything prepared from the script; Munnecke Room, Leland Township Library, 203 E. Cedar St., Leland; 633-4155.

Tuesday, Feb. 5

Etc.

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen Mardi Gras celebration, live music and dancing 8-11 p.m., face painting, balloon fun; 617 Ames St., Elk Rapids; www.pearlsneworleanskitchen.com.

Theater

Leelanau Players' auditions for "Perfect Timing," 7 p.m., Munnecke Room, Leland Township Library, 203 E. Cedar St., Leland; 633-4155.

Wednesday, Feb. 6

Etc.

Lobdell's teaching restaurant opens for lunches for spring semester, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tues., Wed. and Thurs., through April 23; Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; 995-3120.

Wednesday Women's Night, 6-9 p.m., activities vary and include free Nordic and skate ski lessons, Brick Wheels' clinics, a meal and cross-country skiing on lit trails; $12 per night of $30 for season pass; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, TC; 947-2770 or www.TimberRidgeResort.net.

Thursday, Feb. 7

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-9 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, couples and singles, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Arts Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; call instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

"The Swirl" at Crooked Tree Arts Center, 6 p.m. galleries open, 6:30 p.m. wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, music, live art demonstrations, "Pure Love: Wine and Chocolate" theme; $10 advance, $12.50 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337, www.crookedtree.org; or 237-9300, www.esperancewine.com.

Helena Township Foreign Film Night, 6 p.m. soup and bread supper, 7 p.m. showing of the Canadian film "Away From Her" (PG-13), free, donations welcome, dinner reservations required at least three days in advance, no reservation for movie only; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Old-fashioned sing-along, 7 p.m., led by Al Bonney from the Cherry Capital Chorus, song books provided, public welcome, hosted by Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society; at Peninsula Town Hall, 13235 Center Road; 223-4162.

Interlochen

Creative Writing Reading, 7:30 p.m., free; The Writing House.

Friday, Feb. 8

Dance.

The Dance Center hosts Valentine's Dance Social, 7-10 p.m., the Bolero will be taught, $12.50 per person; Twin Lakes Camp, North Long Lake Road, TC; 947-6820.

Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi dancing), 7:30-9:30 p.m., inaugural event, dances use sacred phrases, chants, music and movement from many world traditions, no experience, group meets second Fri. of month Dec.-June, suggested offering $5-$10; Just Imagine Creative Arts Center, 225 W. 11th St., TC; www.justimaginecahc.com.

Etc.

Girls' Night Out, 5:30 p.m., program on women and depression, fashion show, refreshments, $20, by Abbie's Angels; Trinity Lutheran Church, 10th and James streets, Frankfort; 352-7521.

"Movies That Matter the Most" Film Series, 7 p.m., "Blood Diamonds," History Channel documentary on conflict diamonds, suggested donation $5, no one turned away; Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC; 943-7999.

"Chocolate, Art & Champagne," 7-9 p.m., chocolates, champagne, silent auction, music by Sylvan Winds, by Friends of the Darcy Library, $20 advance, $25 at the door; at the new library, Beulah; tickets at the library, Crystal Crate & Cargo and Phoenix Cafe; 882-4037.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 8 p.m., $10, adult language and subject matter; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Saturday, Feb. 9

Dance

Bayside Travellers' contra and square dance, 4:30-6:30 p.m. jamboree, 7-7:45 p.m. basics workshop, 8-11 p.m. dance, live music and callers, public invited, bring clean "slippery" shoes, $8 members, $10 adult non-members, $6 ages 13-college with ID, free for 12/younger; Gilbert Lodge, Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 228-6149 or www.dancetc.com.

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m. dance instruction, 7:30 p.m. dance, music by Up North Big Band, $10 adults, $6 students; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7047, www.blissfest.org or www.rusticballroom.com.

Etc.

Beulah/Benzonia Winterfest 2008, chili cook-off, competitors must have pre-heated chili submitted by 10:30 a.m. to the pavilion, downtown Beulah, include name, address and phone number, three gallons is suggested amount, tickets to taste chili $2 each; 3 p.m. parade, downtown Beulah; other events include pancake breakfast buffet, snowmobile poker run, softball tournament, horse-draw hayrides, food booth, kids' games, frozen turkey bowling, all-day bonfire on the beach, frozen fish toss, rubber duck race, evening fireworks over Crystal Lake; Post-Winterfest Party 7 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door, entertainment by Roger Russo, food, cash bar, silent/live auctions, at Best Western Scenic Hill Resort, U.S. 31, Beulah, tickets at Benzie Chamber of Commerce or 882-5801, for list of auction items, www.benzie.org; for details, www.crystallakecommunitybusinessasso.com.

Family Day at the Dennos Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., create Valentine's, learn about Arctic Canada, explore winter landscapes of Russel Chatham's Montana, art projects and activities, included in admission $4 adults, $2 children; 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Chateau Chantal presents "Soups and Stews" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., with Chef Nancy Allen, $125 per person; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue De Vin, TC; (800) 969-4009 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, 5-6 p.m. registration/cocktails, 6:15 p.m. tournament, $60 buy-in with one $25 optional re-buy within first hour, appetizers, cash bar, by Traverse Bay Twilight Rotary Club, proceeds benefit service projects; Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., TC; send name, address, e-mail and payment to Traverse Bay Twilight Rotary Club, P.O. Box 4352, Traverse City, MI 49685; for details, 946-8305 or mike.lipp@rehmann.com.

Hartwick Pines State Park cross country skiing by lantern light, 6-9 p.m., 1.25 mile trail, beverages and snacks, free, motor vehicle permit required, reservations; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or kasmerc@michigan.gov or burgr@michigan.gov.

Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater presents "The Best of the Best," doors open 6 p.m., seating 7 p.m., reservations; 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg; 938-2181 or www.conventiondinnertheater.com.

Rogers Observatory free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

Interlochen

IAA Orchestra with Concerto Competition Winners, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Gopherwood Concerts presents Detour Bluegrass, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students, at the door $12/$6; Cadillac Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac; advance tickets at Persnickety in Cadillac or 775-2813.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 8 p.m., $10, adult language and subject matter; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Sunday, Feb. 10

Art

Artcenter Traverse City applications available, for March 7-April 11 juried Potters and Sculptors Exhibition; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com .

Etc.

Beyond the Bay Film Series, 3 and 6 p.m., "Bamako" (Mali, USA, France) not rated, $8, tickets on sale 10 minutes prior to show; Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 256-2550 or www.beyondthebay.org.

Interlochen

IAA Orchestra with Concerto Competition Winners, 3 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Monday, Feb. 11

Etc.

Beyond the Bay Film Series, 6 p.m., "Bamako" (Mali, USA, France) not rated, $8, tickets on sale 10 minutes prior to show times; Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 256-2550 or www.beyondthebay.org.

North Central Michigan College Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m., "Echoes of the Past and Voices of Hope: Celebrating African American Women" by actress Maxine Maxwell, free; NCMC Student Center cafeteria, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse auditions for "Same Time, Next Year," 7-9 p.m., in the Studio Theatre, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

Etc.

Top of Michigan Amateur Radio Club program, 6 p.m., Weather Spotter Talk by National Weather Service, public welcome; Otsego County Library, 700 S. Otsego, Gaylord; (877) 733-5637.

Encore showing of Rich Brauer's feature film "Mr. Art Critic," 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $7 ages 65/older, $6 ages 12/younger; State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; www.statetheatretc.org.

Theater

Auditions for "Same Time, Next Year," 7-9 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

Theater

Old Town Playhouse call-backs for "Same Time, Next Year," 7-9 p.m., 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210.

Thursday, Feb. 14

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-9 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, couples/singles, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Arts Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person, join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Music

Violinist Stass Pronin presents "From Russia With Love," 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. concert, $22 adults, $38 couples, $16 students/seniors, $10 12/younger, cash bar; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 8 p.m., $10, adult language and subject matter; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Friday, Feb. 15

Art

"An Affair of the Heart" reception, 6-9 p.m., new works by Jesse Hickman, Meredith Krell and Steve Toornman, music by John Rutherford; Michigan Artists Gallery, Suttons Bay; 271-4922.

Etc.

Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest, 4-9 p.m. Fun Zone open, ice skating, cross-country skiing, bonfire, sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobile rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides, at Grand Traverse Resort, Acme; plus 5-9 p.m. "A Magical Taste of Downtown" with cherry buffet, entertainment, ice carving, carriage rides, and more $5 per person, City Opera House, downtown TC; www.grandtraverseresort.com, www.cherryfestival.org, www.visittraversecity.com, www.downtowntc.com or www.somi.org.

Music

Blissfest Concert Series presents Peter Ostroushko, 8 p.m., $12 advance, $15 reserved or at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 348-7047 or www.blissfest.org.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 8 p.m., $10, adult language and subject matter; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Saturday, Feb. 16

Etc.

Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fun Zone, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. pony rides, noon-5 p.m. children's activities, noon-6 p.m. broomball tournament; 1-4 p.m. Film Festival, 1-2 p.m. Polar Plunge and awards, 7-11 p.m. Miss Heart Pageant, 8-10 p.m. Film Festival; GT Resort; noon-6 p.m. ice carving, carriage rides, live music and more, downtown TC; www.grandtraverseresort.com, www.cherryfestival.org, www.visittraversecity.com, www.downtowntc.com or www.somi.org.

Winter Warm-Up, noon-5 p.m. "Romancing the Riesling" theme, $5 to sample Rieslings or mulled wines, $10 for both, artistic or musical performances at participating wineries; Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse and Peninsula Cellars, Old Mission Peninsula; (800) 616-7615 or www.wineriesofoldmission.com.

Newcomers Club of Grand Traverse cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, 5 p.m., everyone welcome, dinner at local restaurant; Timber Ridge, 4050 Hammond Road E., TC; 223-9844 or grizharris@charter.net.

Hartwick Pines guided snowshoe hike, 1 p.m., short program followed by one-mile hike, campfire and hot cider, for beginners, free. motor vehicle permit and reservations required; Hartwick Pines Visitor Center, Grayling; (989) 348-2537, kasmerc@michigan.gov or burgr@michigan.gov.

Women's Resource Center "Dreams of Paradise" Extravaganza 2008, 6 p.m. cash bar and cocktails, 7 p.m. gourmet dinner, Federico's Champagne Raffle, silent auction Signature Raffle, dancing, music by Chicago band Impulse, $125/person; Governor's Hall, GT Resort, Acme; 941-1210 or www.womensresourcecenter.org.

Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater presents "The Best of the Best," doors open 6 p.m., seating 7 p.m., $44.95, reservations; 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg; 938-2181 or www.conventiondinnertheater.com.

Super Happy Funtime Burlesque Show, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., comedy skits, female expression, naughtiness, silly games and live music, $20, in conjunction with "Erotic Art Show" exhibit; InsideOut Gallery, 299 Garland St., TC; www.insideoutgallery.com.

Multi-ethnic Israeli ensemble "Esta," 8 p.m., $20 advance, $23 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 8 p.m., $10 all tickets, adult language and subject matter; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Sunday, Feb. 17

Art

Artcenter Traverse City applications available, for March 7-April 11 juried Potters and Sculptors Exhibition; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.

Etc.

Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest, 8-9 a.m. Frosty 5K Running Race, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fun Zone; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids' Petting Zoo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. pony rides, noon-3 p.m. chili cook-off, noon-5 p.m. children's activities, 7-8:30 p.m. Loverboy concert, 8:30-9 p.m. fireworks; GT Resort, Acme; www.grandtraverseresort.com, www.cherryfestival.org, www.visittraversecity.com, www.downtowntc.com or www.somi.org.

Winter Warm-Up, noon-5 p.m. $5 to sample Rieslings or mulled wines, $10 for both, artistic or musical performances; Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse and Peninsula Cellars, Old Mission Peninsula; (800) 616-7615 or www.wineriesofoldmission.com.

Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Hollywood's Greatest Melodies," 3 p.m., with soprano Diane Penning and conductor clarinetist John Varineau, $36/$29/$19; Lars Hockstad Auditorium at Central Grade School, 301 Seventh St., TC; 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 3 p.m., $10 all tickets, adult language and subject matter; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Monday, Feb. 18

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Film Series, 6:30 p.m., "Camille Claudel," biography of sculptor who was Auguste Rodin's assistant and later mistress, $5 class fee, introduced by Judy Heit; 111 10th St., Frankfort; 352-4151.

Etc.

Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest, 8-10 a.m. pancake breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon Fun Zone; GT Resort, Acme; www.grandtraverseresort.com, www.cherryfestival.org, www.visittraversecity.com, www.downtowntc.com or www.somi.org.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse auditions for main stage production of "The Foreigner," 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

Theater

Old Town Playhouse auditions for "The Foreigner," at the Playhouse, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

Etc.

Wednesday Women's Night, 6-9 p.m., activities vary and include free Nordic and skate ski lessons, Brick Wheels' clinics, meal and cross-country skiing; $12/night of $30/season pass; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, TC; 947-2770 or www.TimberRidgeResort.net.

Total lunar eclipse watch, 8 p.m.-midnight, Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse call backs for "The Foreigner," 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Thursday, Feb. 21

Art

Life drawing, 7-10 p.m., $5 per person, led by artist and printmaker Chad Pastotnik, by Parkside Arts Council; 733 E. Cayuga St., Bellaire; 350-1513.

Dance

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

International Affairs Forum, 6 p.m. lecture on Botswana; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.

Hartwick Pines State Park Winter Lecture Series, 7 p.m. lecture on "A History of Hartwick Pines State Park," free, motor vehicle permit required; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Interlochen

Yamaha Recital Series presents hornist Jeff Nelson, 7:30 p.m., $20 adults, $18 seniors, $8 students; Dendrinos Chapel; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 8 p.m., $10, adult language and subject matter; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Friday, Feb. 22

Interlochen

IAA Jazz Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Dendrinos Chapel; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 8 p.m., $10; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Saturday, Feb. 23

Dance

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m. dance instruction, 7:30 p.m. dancing, music by Up North Big Band, $10 adults, $6 students; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7047, www.blissfest.org or www.rusticballroom.com.

Etc.

Chateau Chantal presents "Sushi: Making Maki 101" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., with Chef Nancy Allen, $125 per person; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue De Vin, TC; (800) 969-4009 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Hartwick Pines State Park cross country skiing by lantern light, 6-9 p.m., 1.25 mile trail, free, motor vehicle permit and reservations required; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537, kasmerc@michigan.gov or burgr@michigan.gov.

Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater presents "The Best of the Best," doors open 6 p.m., seating 7 p.m., $44.95, reservations; 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg; 938-2181 or www.conventiondinnertheater.com.

Interlochen

Martha Graham Dance Co., 7:30 p.m., $28 adults, $25 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Encore Winds' "Ontario: Music Near & Far" concert, 8 p.m. with with Sun Radius Marimbas and Dancers and Mancelona High School Band, $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 486-7200 or www.encorewinds.org.

Theater

"Keely and Du," 8 p.m., $10; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Sunday, Feb. 24

Art

Artcenter Traverse City applications available, for March 7-April 11 juried Potters and Sculptors Exhibition; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.

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 or wine@chateauchantal.com.

Monday, Feb. 25

Etc.

Dennos Museum presents "Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles" program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., for ages 3-5 and parents or grandparents, "Myth and Color of the Woodland Indian" theme, activities in the galleries, related story and art project, museum admission ($4 adults, $2 children) plus $1 art supply fee, reservations recommended; 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1029 or dbolander@nmc.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Interlochen

Red Wheelbarrow Student Reading, 8:30 p.m., free, the Writing House.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Etc.

NMC Film Series, 7 p.m., the 1950 classic film "Harvey," free, short lecture and handout on the film; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1060.

Music

Irish singer/songwriter Tommy Sands, 7 p.m., $18 advance, $20 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union St., TC; tickets at Union Street Station and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC, or 941-1930.

Thursday, Feb. 28

Art

Crooked Tree Arts Center Gallery Talk Series, 10 a.m., join Visual Arts/Education Director Gail Hosner on walk of the galleries to discuss Reverberations art quilt exhibit and juried photography exhibit, free; 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337.

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-9 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Arts Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Friday, Feb. 29

Etc.

Vicki Lawrence presents "Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show," $15, $25, $35; Makwa Endaat events center, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee; www.starticketsplus.com or Odawa Trading Post gift shop.

Grand Traverse Tasters' Guild Auction, 7 p.m., international cuisine, wine tasting, live/silent auctions, live music, $45, limited tickets may be available at the door for $50, proceeds benefit Great Lakes Culinary Institute for scholarships; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; advance tickets at Folgarelli's and the Culinary Institute; 941-7651 or 995-1376.

Interlochen

IAA Winter Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.