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, 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 Center, 225 W. 11th St., TC; www.justimagine.name.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, Physical Education Building NMC main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Etc.
"Chocolate Covered Boyne," chocolate-themed events, food and beverage tastings, spa specialties, romantic books, chocolate cookbooks, special showing of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; downtown Boyne City; for times and locations, call 582-6222 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Drop in Valentine-making workshop, noon-4 p.m., free, all ages, stories and snacks for "little wigglers"; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085
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.
Mardi Gras celebration, 6-9 p.m., Cajun buffet, music by the Back Room Gang, $15, public welcome, by Cherryland Jazz Society; TC Elks Lodge, 625 Bay, TC; tickets at the Elks, at the door, or call 946-6171.
"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.
Music
Tickets on sale for BrulÃ' and his band AIRO (American Indian Rock Opera), $15/$25/$35, 8 p.m. April 27; at Little River Casino Resort, Manistee; tickets at resort's Odawa Trading Post gift shop and all Startickets Plus outlets; www.brulerecords.com or www.littlerivercasino.com.
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
Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents "Hansel and Gretel," 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., $12 adults, $8 children 12/younger and seniors; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets at Ballet Etc., 869 Robinwood Ct., TC, at the door or 929-2787.
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.
Social dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, all different dance forms, $10 per person includes light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, semi-formal dress; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
North American VASA Festival of Races, portion of each entry fee benefits Munson Medical Center's Women's Cancer Fund; Timber Ridge Resort, Hammond Road, TC; for details or to register, 938-4400 or www.vasa.org.
"Chocolate Covered Boyne," chocolate-themed events, food and beverage tastings, spa specialties, romantic books, chocolate cookbooks, special showing of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; downtown Boyne City; for times and locations, call 582-6222 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Valentine Creations for Kids, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., drop-in workshop, create your own Valentines, materials provided; Kalkaska County Library, 247 S. Cedar, Kalkaska; 258-9411.
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.
"Taste the Passion" wine tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., special pours and chocolate treats at Leelanau County wineries, $30 each; purchase on line at www.lpwines.com.
Drop in Valentine-making workshop, noon-3 p.m., East Bay Branch Library, TC; 922-2085
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.
Author visit, 2 p.m., by Dr. Eileen Schweickert, owner of Bluewater Bay Bucking Bulls and author of "Funny Farm," books available for purchase and signing; Cadillac Wexford Library, 411 S. Lake St., Cadillac.
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.
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., benefit for Interloche Public Library, $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Free Music Together® demonstration class, 9:30 a.m., for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups, spring semester begins March 16, by Sterling Studios; Beledi Dance Center, 332 E. Front, TC; 392-6634 or www.SterlingStudiosOnline.com.
Community Sing, 7 p.m., free, by Spirit of the Woods Music Association and Manistee Benzie Area Children's Chorus, donations for the Children's Chorus appreciated, song books provided; Trinity Lutheran Church, Third and Mills streets, Arcadia.
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.
"The Un-Valentine's Show-Songs & Tales of Unforgiveness, Heartbreak, Dysfunction & Revenge," 8 p.m., songwriters Josh David, Andre Villoch, Jamie-Sue Seal, John Latini and Dave Boutette in traditional song swap, $12 advance, $15 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; tickets at InsideOut, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, or call 929-3254.
Peace Coffee House, 8-11 p.m., featuring Jen Sygit and Harmony & Grits, $7 donation to benefit the musicians and the coffee fund; Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main, East Jordan; 525-9168 or rickandtracym@yahoo.com.
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
Crooked Tree Arts Center, winter classes forming; 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; to register or for details347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Artcenter Traverse City applications available, for March 7-April 11 juried Potters and Sculptors Exhibition; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.
Dance
Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents "Hansel and Gretel," 2:30 p.m., $12 adults, $8 children 12/younger and seniors; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets at Ballet Etc., 869 Robinwood Ct., TC, at the door or 929-2787.
Etc.
North American VASA Festival of Races, portion of each entry fee benefits Munson Medical Center's Women's Cancer Fund; Timber Ridge Resort, Hammond Road, TC; for details or to register, 938-4400 or www.vasa.org.
"Chocolate Covered Boyne," chocolate-themed events, food and beverage tastings, spa specialties, romantic books, chocolate cookbooks, special showing of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; downtown Boyne City; for times and locations, call 582-6222 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
GT Regional Land Conservancy Winter Fun & Brunch, 9 a.m. unguided cross country ski, snowshoe or hike at Hickory Meadows, 11 a.m. home-style brunch at 310 Restaurant, brunch cost $20 adults, $8 children, music by singer/songwriter Jenny Thomas, proceeds benefit land protection; for details/directions, 929-7911.
"Taste the Passion" wine tour, noon-5 p.m., special pours and chocolate treats at Leelanau County wineries, $30 each; purchase on line at www.lpwines.com.
Long Lake Branch Library Sleddi Spaghetti fundraiser, noon-5 p.m., dogsled demo, cardboard box contest, funky junky picture frame craft project, silent auction, free sledding, hot chocolate, cookies, snowman building, crafts, games, music, story time 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., spaghetti meal all day, $5 adults, $3 children 9/younger, $15 family; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.
Free movie, 1 p.m. showing of "2012: An Odyssey," Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front, TC; 941-5805.
Sunday Series, 1-3 p.m. featuring Patty Lohman's floor and handheld labyrinths, $5-$10 suggested donation; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808 or www.justimagine.name.
Valentine Cabaret Brunch fundraiser, 1-3 p.m., highlighting local artists and musicians, benefits Performing Arts Center; Dilworth Hotel, Boyne City; tickets at Boyne Country Book Store, 582-3180.
Great Lakes Children's Museum Funday Sunday, 1:05 and 1:50 p.m. printmaking with local artist/educator Mary Keenan, free with admission of $5 ages2/older, for ages 3/older (children younger than 6 will need adult help to finish the project); 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.GreatLakesKids.org.
"The Good, The Bad & The Ugly," 2 p.m. screening, donations appreciated; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport Public School, 104 Wing St., Northport.
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.
Safe Passage Forum, 3-5 p.m., "Introduction to Spanish"; NMC University Center, room 209, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 995-1188.
Interlochen
IAA Orchestra with Concerto Competition Winners, 3 p.m., benefit for Interlochen Public Library, $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
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; 933-9321 or www.grandtraversechorus.org.
Monday, Feb. 11
Etc.
Missaukee County Habitat for Humanity Celebrity Server Night, 5-8 p.m., 10 percent of sales and all tips benefit Habitat; Grape Arbor Inn, McBain.
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.
IndyFlix@the State, 7:30 p.m., "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour;" State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; tickets at www.traversecityfilmfest.org or at the box office.
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
Art
Art, Film, Philosophy, 6-8 p.m., "Understanding Complexity: Using Systematics" with Daniel Proudfoot, part of series of speakers, readings and films followed by discussion; Moka (old pizza building), Bridge and Cayuga, Bellaire; 480-4515 or www.ARTmeetsEARTH.org.
Etc.
Culinary Arts Class, 6-8 p.m., with Julie Adams from Julienne Tomatoes; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
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.
MidEast: JustPeace Book Club, 7 p.m. discussion of "War With No End," edited by John Berger; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
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
Etc.
Drop in Valentine-making workshop, noon-4 p.m., free, all ages, stories and snacks for "little wigglers"; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Native American Drum & Dance Presentation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free, public welcome; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 Wing St., Northport.
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 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.
Etc.
Lobdell's World Cuisine Buffet (Thai/Vietnamese), 6 p.m., $24 per person plus gratuity and taxes, reservations required, credit card necessary to guarantee reservations; second floor, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; 995-3120.
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
"The Music Man," 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 ages 18/younger, reserved seating, tickets at door based on availability; St. Francis High School, East 11th St., TC; box office open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays room 19, HS lower level; 941-9875.
"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.
Exhibit opening, 8 p.m. debut of "Road Kill" collection by local artist Joanie Braun, public invited; The Fourth Estate, suite 2, second floor, 1441/2 E. Front St., TC.
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.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, Physical Education Building NMC main campus, TC; 995-1700.
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.
Dinner and music, 4:30 p.m. prime rib meal, $10; 7 p.m. live music with Lonesome Fugitive, 50/50 drawing, gift basket raffle; VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; advance tickets in the clubroom.
Music
Northwestern Michigan Children's Choir winter concert, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $6 ages 12/younger and 62/older; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 W. Seventh, TC; 995-1553.
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
"The Music Man," 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 ages 18/younger, reserved seating, tickets at door based on availability; St. Francis High School, East 11th St., TC; box office open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays room 19, HS lower level; 941-9875.
"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.
Benefit volleyball tournament, 10 a.m., to benefit South Torch Lake Fourth of July fireworks; Alden Bar and Grill; 331-6214.
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.
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.
Miss Heart of Michigan Scholarship Pageant, 7 p.m., qualifying pageant for Miss Michigan; Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., TC;947-6655.
Owl Calling Adventure, 7 p.m., naturalist-led moonlight hike to observe nesting owls, free, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
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.
Music
Free Music Together® demonstration class, 11 a.m., for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups, spring semester begins March 16, by Sterling Studios; Interlochen Golden Fellowship Hall, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 392-6634 or www.SterlingStudiosOnline.com.
Theater
"The Music Man," 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 ages 18/younger, reserved seating, tickets at door based on availability; St. Francis High School, East 11th St., TC; box office open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays room 19, HS lower level; 941-9875.
"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.
Dance
Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents "Hansel and Gretel," 7 p.m., $12 adults, $8 children 12/younger and seniors; Benzie Central High School auditorium, Benzonia; tickets at Ballet Etc., 869 Robinwood Ct., TC, at the door or 929-2787.
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by DJ, $7 admission, cash bar, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
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.
Bridal Expo, noon-5 p.m., $5; Bay Harbor Resort & Marina Conference Center, Village at Bay Harbor; tickets at participating Village at Bay Harbor shops, Bay Harbor Resort hotel front desk, or call 439-2400.
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.
"Toast and Jam" CafÃ', 1-3 p.m., foreign films, open mic, poetry readings, conversation, quiet area, karaoke, soup, wireless available, for adults, $5-$10 donation; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808 or www.justimagine.name.
Free movie, 1 p.m. showing of "The Secret"; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front, TC; 941-5805.
Travel Adventure Film, 2 p.m., "Corsica and the Rivieras," $6 adults, $4 students through high school; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; 627-5841.
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.
Safe Passage Forum, 3-5 p.m., "Intercultural Communication," NMC University Center, room 209, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 995-1188.
Music
Free Music Together® demonstration class, 3:30 p.m., for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups, spring semester begins March 16, by Sterling Studios; Feast of Victory Lutheran Church, 4400 Mount Hope Road, Acme; 392-6634 or www.SterlingStudiosOnline.com.
Theater
"The Music Man," 2 p.m., $15 adults, $10 ages 18/younger, reserved seating, tickets at door based on availability; St. Francis High School, East 11th St., TC; box office open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays room 19, HS lower level; 941-9875.
"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
Etc.
Culinary Arts Class, 6-8 p.m., with Scott Schornak from Feast; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
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 or $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
Argentine Tango Class, 7-9 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, couples/singles, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative 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.
Etc.
International Affairs Forum, 6 p.m. lecture on Botswana; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.
Northwoods Concert and Storytelling Series, 6-8 p.m., family event showcasing local musicians, artists and storytellers; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
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.
Traverse Area Camera Club, 7 p.m., featuring a "What Not To Do" list for beginning photographers by Larry and Cindee DuBey, public welcome; The Prebysterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 883-1588 or tcphoto@aol.com.
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.
Music
Classical guitarist Paul Vondiziano, 7 p.m., free; Fife Lake Library, 77 Lakecrest, Fife Lake; 879-4101.
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
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, Physical Education Building NMC main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Etc.
NMC Life Lunch Lecture, noon, "Space Exploration 50 Years After Sputnik," Oleson Center, room A, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Silent auction, 7 p.m., by TC Central High School Dance Team, to help fund trip to competition in Ann Arbor; during Varsity basketball game, CHS gym, 1150 Milliken Ave., TC; 933-7897.
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.
Music
Awards Concert, 7 p.m., featuring Miriam Pico, first place winner in vocal category of Kawai's Searching for a Star national CD recording contest, with pianist David Chown, sponsored by Kurtz Music; Mountain Jack's, Acme.
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.
Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents "Hansel and Gretel," 7 p.m., $12 adults, $8 children 12/younger and seniors; Northport Community Arts Center, 104 Wing St., Northport; tickets at Ballet Etc., 869 Robinwood Ct., TC, at the door or 929-2787.
Social dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, all dance forms, $10/person includes hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, semi-formal dress; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Unlimited Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, noon, $35 buy-in, $15 re-buy, register in advance or at the door, snacks and cash bar; Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; 946-7317.
Chateau Chantal presents "Sushi: Making Maki 101" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., $125 per person; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue De Vin, TC; (800) 969-4009 or www.chateauchantal.com.
Super Saturday Stories & Crafts, 1:30 p.m., Virginia Lee Burton's "Mike Mulligan and His Steamshovel," free, all ages; East Bay Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
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.
Live performance of "The Gospel According to Rock," 7:30 p.m., one-man show by author/pastor/rock singer Toby Jones, free; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 946-5680.
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.
Art 180, 7-10 p.m., 180 minute, informal, nonjuried mini-gallery event; Short's Brewing Company, Bellaire; for details or to display work, 350-1513 oe amanda@ARTmeets EARTH.org.
Etc.
Free movie, 1 p.m. showing of "The Celestine Prophecy"; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front, TC; 941-5805.
Safe Passage Forum, 3-5 p.m., "Experience of Volunteering in Guatemala," NMC University Center, room 209, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 995-1188.
Music
Chamber Music North's "Sundays at Three" concert, 3 p.m., "Lyrical Landscapes" (clarinet, cello and piano), $25 advance, $30 at the door, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, www.dennosmuseum.org/milliken; for details, 228-2172 or 995-1055.
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's "Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles" program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., ages 3-5 and parents or grandparents, "Myth and Color of the Woodland Indian" theme, activities in the galleries, related story, 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
Art
Art, Film, Philosophy, 6-8 p.m., featuring the short film "Amongst White Clouds," followed by discussion with Gary Howe; Moka (old pizza building), Bridge and Cayuga, Bellaire; 480-4515 or www.ARTmeetsEARTH.org.
Etc.
Culinary Arts Class, 6-8 p.m., with Bob Vala from Crow's Nest; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
"Ready for Raw" live-food world cuisine workshop, 7-9 p.m., $9, demo, tasting, questions/answers, take-home advice, reservations; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14, TC; 932-9808.
Interlochen
Red Wheelbarrow Student Reading, 8:30 p.m., free, the Writing House.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Etc.
NMC Film Series, 7 p.m., "Harvey" (1950), free, lecture and handout on the film; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1060.
No Pressure Book Club, 7 p.m. discussion of "Crow Lake" by Mary Lawson; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
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 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.
Etc.
GT Audubon Club, 7:30 p.m., program on "Bird Photography" by member Ed Kaminski, public welcome; room 211, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC.
Friday, Feb. 29
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, Physical Education Building NMC main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Etc.
Kidz Blitz Live, 7 p.m., family event in Super Bowl-style atmosphere, $5 advance, $8 at the door, $20/family of four or more; Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E. Front, TC; tickets at church office or www.frchurch.org; 947-7082, ext. 19, or Karin@frchurch.org.
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, live/silent auctions, music, $45, limited tickets may be available at the door for $50, proceeds go to 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.
Movies That Matter The Most, 7 p.m. showing of "Dying to Leave," document on human smuggling and trafficking, $6 donation per person requested, no one turned away; Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC; 9943-7999.
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.
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