Entertainment Calendar: 02/22/2008

February 22, 2008 11:19 am

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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.

Kingsley Friends of the Library book sale, 6-9 p.m., $5 admission; Kingsley Elementary School multi-purpose room, Kingsley.

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

Deadline for voice placement appointments for Manistee Benzie Area Children's Chorus of Arcadia, appointments held Feb. 25-26 for 8-18 year old treble voices, Trinity Lutheran Church, 17191 Third, Arcadia; for appointment or details, 871-0215.

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.

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.

Jazz North Swing Dance, 7:30 p.m. free dance lesson, 8-11 p.m. swing dance, $10 at the door, $6 college students with ID; Gilbert Lodge, Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 313-4038.

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.

Kingsley Friends of the Library book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., bag sale starts at noon; Kingsley Elementary School multi-purpose room, Kingsley.

Community sledding party, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., refreshments available to purchase in township hall; Homestead Township Park, behind Platte River School, Honor.

Ice sculpture event, noon in the Younker's corridor, 2 p.m. in front of Kmart, by Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District culinary arts students; Cherryland Center, South Airport and Garfield roads, TC.

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.

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.

Benefit showing of "War Dance," 2 p.m., Academy Award-nominated documentary, held over due to inclement weather, $10; Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; tickets at the door or by e-mailing kgribi@chartermi.net.

VOX: Voices of Planned Parenthood Film Festival, 6 p.m. showing of "Vera Drake," 8:30 p.m. showing of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," $5 suggested donation at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Art Building auditorium, main campus, TC.

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.

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' "Great Lakes-Great Music: Ontario-Music Near & Far" concert, 8 p.m. 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.

Theater

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

Sunday, Feb. 24

Art

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

Opening reception for "Kidz Create-Issues That Matter," awards presented at 2:30 p.m., exhibit designed by and for school-age kids, on view through March 21; Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main, East Jordan; 582-6399.

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.

Dance

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents "Hansel and Gretel," 3 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.

Etc.

Funday Sunday at Great Lakes Children's Museum, 1 or 1:50 p.m. exploration of Japanese arts and culture, ages 3/older, children younger than 6 will need adult help, included in admission ($5 ages 2/older); 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.GreatLakesKids.org.

Free movie, 1 p.m. showing of "The Celestine Prophecy"; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front, TC; 941-5805.

Travel and Adventure Series, doors open 1:30 p.m. for 2 p.m. showing of "Royal England," $8 adults, $7 students/seniors; Joseph Stripe Auditorium, Grayling High School, Grayling; tickets at Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce or at the door; (989) 348-2921.

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.

Book signing, 5:30-6 p.m., by Jane O'Connor, author of "Fancy Nancy," "Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy" and the newest book in the series "Fancy Nancy, Bonjour, Butterfly," copies of the first two books available, pre-orders accepted for the new book; Saturn Booksellers, 133 W. Main, Gaylord; (989) 732-8899.

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.

Nuevo Tango quartet "Barefoot Tango" in concert, 3 p.m., $10 at the door, by Leelanau Community Cultural Center; at Old Art Building, Leland; 256-2131.

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.

Music

Manistee Benzie Area Children's Chorus of Arcadia voice placement session, by appointment, for 8-18 year old treble voices, weekly rehearsals begin March 3 with concert May 10; Trinity Lutheran Church, 17191 Third, Arcadia; for an appointment, 871-0215.

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.

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.

"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.

Music

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 or (800) 587-2147.

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.

"Ah'm Not Luny, Just Spoony" The Postcards of Orson W. Peck (1875-1954)," 7 p.m., video production, rare and unusual Peck postcards on display; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

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, 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.

Music

Acoustic duo Patchouli, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Friends of Fine Arts group; Suttons Bay Schools auditorium, Suttons Bay.

Saturday, March 1

Art

Display of artist model of John Piet sculpture "Time Myth," on view through March March 14, for public viewing and comments; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 922-2050.

Dance

Blissfest Old-Time Country Dance, 7:30 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7047.

Etc.

Horse Expo and Tack Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by Northern Michigan Association for Western Horse Clubs, admission $2 adults, free ages 10/younger; Wexford County Civic Center, 1320 N. Mitchell, Cadillac; 920-0265.

Book sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by Friends of the Cadillac-Wexford Public Library; at the library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac; 775-6541.

Winter Children's Carnival, noon-3 p.m., games, prizes, raffles, food, all ages welcome, by Leelanau Children's Center; at Leland Public School gym, 200 N. Grand, Leland; 256-7841.

Chateau Chantal "I Like Meat" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., $125/person; 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; (800) 969-4009.

Chili Cook-off and pie contest, 4 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. judging by the public, $5 for all-you-can-eat chili, free for children 5/younger; Manton 5th Street Gym, Manton.

Teen Art CafÃ', 7-10 p.m., spotlighting teen talent, also games, music, art, movies and performances, wireless available, $5 per person; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808.

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

Interlochen

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

Sunday, March 2

Etc.

Free movie, 1 p.m. showing of "ORBS: The Veil is Lifting"; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front, TC; 941-5805.

CSI Workshop, 2-4 p.m., sixth-eighth graders, check out your sleuthing skills, free, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Safe Passage Forum, 3-5 p.m., "Spanish II," NMC University Center, room 209, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 995-1188.

Interlochen

IAA Winter Dance Concert, 2 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Just Imagine Creative Center Sunday Series concert, 1-3 p.m. featuring acoustic duo Patchouli, suggested donation $5-$10; 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808 or www.JustImagine.name.

Canadian singer/songwriter James Gordon, 4 p.m., $13 advance, $15 at the door; Sleder's Family tavern, 917 Randolph, TC; tickets at Sleder's and Oryana Natural Foods Market, or 947-9213.

Monday, March 3

Etc.

Cinema Curiosa at the State Theatre, 7:30 p.m., "The Devil and Daniel Johnston," regular admission applies; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800 or 932-8500.

Theater

Bits 'N' Pieces Puppet Theatre presents "Cinderella and the Chinese Slipper," 1 p.m., $5 adults, $3 children; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; for reservations, call 627-5432.

Tuesday, March 4

Etc.

TADL Morning Matinee, 10 a.m.-noon, Academy Award winning film "Marty" starring Ernest Borgnine, film repeated March 11; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500 or 932-8572.

Culinary Arts Class, 6-8 p.m., with Dan Flynn and Pram Acharya from Bay Harbor Yacht Club and Esperance; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

Theater

Bits 'N' Pieces Puppet Theatre presents "Cinderella and the Chinese Slipper," 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., $5 adults, $3 children; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; for reservations, call 627-5432.

Wednesday, March 5

Etc.

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

Thursday, March 6

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.

"The Swirl," 6 p.m., "Early Thaw: Wines of the Southern Hemisphere" theme, $10 advance, $12.50 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or 237-9300.

Interlochen

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

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.

Celtic rock-fusion band "The Prodigals," 8 p.m., Boyne City Performing Arts Center, Boyne City High School campus, Boyne City; tickets at Boyne Country Books or 582-3180.

Friday, March 7

Art

Reception, 5-9 p.m., juried potters and sculptors exhibit, on view through April 11; Artcenter Traverse City Gallery, 300 E. Front, in Radio Centre, TC; 941-9488.

Dance

Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, NMC Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.

Etc.

Twin Bays Skating Club "The Greatest Show on Ice," 7 p.m., circus themed show, $12; Centre Ice Arena, TC; 631-3079.

Interlochen

For tickets: (800) 681-5920, 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

IAA Choral Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium.

"Measure for Measure," 7:30 p.m., $12 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students; Harvey Theatre.

Music

Judy Harrison and her band, dancing, dance lessons, $17 general admission, $25 reserved table seating; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for details or tickets, 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band concert, 8 p.m., American band classics, $8 adults, $6 seniors; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443.

Saturday, March 8

Dance

Bayside Travellers contra/square dance, 4:30-6:30 p.m. jamboree, 7-7:45 p.m. workshop, 8-11 p.m. dance, $10 adults, $6 13-college with ID, free 12/younger; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 228-6149.

Blissfest Swing Dance, 7:30 p.m., music by Up North Big Band; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7047.

NMC Dance Department "Must Be Modern" concert, 8 p.m., $8 adults, free for children 12/younger; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Etc.

Twin Bays Skating Club "The Greatest Show on Ice," 1:30 and 7 p.m., circus themed show, $12; Centre Ice Arena, TC; 631-3079.

Book discussion, 2 p.m., by Jack Olesker, author of "Cast On, Bet's Off," the first novel in the Lisa and Max Devereaux "Sit & Knit" mystery series, knitters encouraged to wear or bring knitted project for show and tell; Cadillac Wexford Public Library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac; 775-6541.

Interlochen

For tickets: (800) 681-5920, 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

IAA Band, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium.

"Measure for Measure," 7:30 p.m., $12 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students; Harvey Theatre.

Music

Gopherwood Concerts presents Rachael Davis, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students, at the door $12/$6; Cadillac Elks, 122 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac; tickets at Persnickety, 101 S. Mitchell, Cadillac; for details, call 775-2813.

Montreal-based Klezmer band Shtreiml, 8 p.m., with opening group Head and Toe, $12 advance, $15 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 348-7047, also at the Grain Train and Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey; and Copy Plus, Harbor Springs.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Sunday, March 9

Etc.

Leland Community United Methodist Church's St. Pat's Day dinner/silent auction, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., door prizes, entertainment by TC Celtics, corned beef and cabbage, children's menu available; $12 adults, $4 children; Leland Public School, 200 N. Grand Ave., Leland; 256-9161, view auction items at www.lelandcumc.org.

Manga (Japanese comics) Workshop, 2-4 p.m. sixth-eighth graders, free, with Paul Sizer; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Safe Passage Forum, 3-5 p.m., "The American Economy and Influence in Latin America," NMC University Center, room 209, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 995-1188.

Interlochen

"Measure for Measure," 2 p.m., $12 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students; Harvey Theatre; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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

Music

Montreal-based Klezmer band Shtreiml, 4 p.m., doors open 3 p.m., with opening group Head and Toe; $12 advance, $15 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; tickets at InsideOut, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe and Patisserie Amie.

Monday, March 10

Etc.

Boyne City Irish Heritage Fest ticket purchase deadline, event held 5-8 p.m. March 16, $15 adults, $8 ages 5-12, free for 4/younger; held at Eagles Lodge Community Room, Boyne City; tickets at Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, Boyne Country Books, Country Now & Ten and the Eagles Lodge; 582-6222.

Tuesday, March 11

Art

Opening Reception, 6:30-8 p.m., exhibit of drawings by Northwestern Michigan College students, on view through March; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Etc.

TADL Morning Matinee, 10 a.m.-noon, Academy Award winning film "Marty" starring Ernest Borgnine; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500 or 932-8572.

Culinary Arts Class, 6-8 p.m., with Drew Adams from Chandler's; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

North Central Michigan College Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m., by Jeff Cohen, founder of "Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting," free; NCMC, 1515 Howard, Petoskey.

Wednesday, March 12

Etc.

NMC Film Series, 7 p.m., "M*A*S*H" (1970), free, preceded by lecture, handout provided; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC.

Interlochen

Irving Berlin's "I Love a Piano," 7:30 p.m., $30 adults, $27 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Thursday, March 13

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.

Blissfest's annual Hoolie, 5 p.m., City Park Grill, Petoskey; 348-7047.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $16 students/seniors tonight only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443.

Friday, March 14

Dance

Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing), 7:30-9:30 p.m., no experience required, $5-$10 suggested donation; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 11th, TC.

Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, NMC Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.

Etc.

Hunting & Fishing Expo, 4-9 p.m., Howe Arena, Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; www.tchuntfishexpo.com.

Lobdell's World Cuisine plated dinner (Spain), 6 p.m., $30 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.

Interlochen

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

Music

Free Music Together® demonstration class, 9:45 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.

Theater

Suttons Bay all-school production of "The King and I," 7 p.m., $10 adults, $8 students; Suttons Bay High School auditorium, Suttons Bay; tickets at the high school office during school hour, by calling 642-0095, also at the door prior to performance.

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Saturday, March 15

Etc.

Hunting & Fishing Expo, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Howe Arena, Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; www.tchuntfishexpo.com.

Chateau Chantal "The Best of Breakfast and Brunch" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., $125/person; 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; (800) 969-4009.

Music

Blissfest and CMU Public Radio Irish celebration, 8 p.m., with Irish band Beoga, $12 advance, $15 reserved or at door; Performing Arts Center, Harbor Springs; 348-7047.

Traverse Symphony Orchestra performs Handel's "Messiah," 8 p.m., $36/$29/$19; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen; 947-7120.

Jeff Haas Trio and Phoenix Quartet, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Sunday, March 16

Etc.

Hunting & Fishing Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Howe Arena, Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; www.tchuntfishexpo.com.

Cheboygan Rotary's Travel Adventure Film Series, 2 p.m., "Cruising the Rivers of Europe," $6 adults, $4 students; City Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; 627-5841, www.theoperahouse.org.

Safe Passage Forum, 3-5 p.m., "Using the Volunteer Experience in the Local Community," NMC University Center, room 209, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 995-1188.

Boyne City Irish Heritage Fest, 5-8 p.m., Irish dinner, step dancers, music, storytelling, other Irish fun, $15 adults, $8 ages 5-12, free ages 4/younger, tickets limited; Eagles Lodge Community Room, Boyne City; tickets available at Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, Boyne Country Books, Country Now & Then and the Eagles Lodge; 582-6222.

Music

Traditional Irish band "Beoga," 4 p.m., $20 advance, $23 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union St., TC; tickets at Union Street Station and Oryana Natural Foods Market, 941-1930.

Theater

Suttons Bay all-school production of "The King and I," 2 p.m., $10 adults, $8 students; Suttons Bay High School auditorium, Suttons Bay; tickets at the high school office during school hour, by calling 642-0095, also at the door prior to performance.

"Into the Woods," 3 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Monday, March 17

Music

Live! Music@the Library St. Patrick's Day concert, 3-4 p.m., by Song of the Lakes, free, family friendly; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Traditional Irish band "Beoga," 7 p.m., $20 advance, $23 at the door; Betsie Bay Inn, 231 Main St., Frankfort; tickets at Betsie Bay Inn and Frankfort Bookstore, Frankfort; Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC; 352-8090.

Tuesday, March 18

Etc.

Culinary Arts Class, 6-8 p.m., with Gerald Gramzay from Stafford's Hospitality; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

Wednesday, March 19

Thursday, March 20

Art

Life Drawing, 7-10 p.m., with Chad Pastotnik, by Parkside Arts Council; 733 E. Cayuga, Bellaire; 350-1513.

Dance

Final performance for Mosaic, 2 p.m., culmination of extensive dance and visual arts residency, collaboration of Crystal Lake Art Center and Michigan Dance Collective; Frankfort Elementary School gym, Frankfort; 352-4151 or clartcenter@sbcglobal.net.

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.

Life Lunch Lecture, noon, "90 Something Insights from the Tenth Decade," Oleson Center, room A, NMC main campus, TC; 995-1700.

Lobdell's World Cuisine plated dinner (Mexico), 6 p.m., $30 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.

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

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $16 students/seniors tonight only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443.

Friday, March 21

Etc.

TADL BATL, 3-6 p.m., multi-player tournament, ages 12/older, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Saturday, March 22

Dance

Blissfest Swing Dance, 7:30 p.m., music by Up North Big Band; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7047.

Etc.

TADL BATL, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., multi-player tournament, ages 12/older, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Chateau Chantal "Homemade Pastas and Gnocci" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., $125/person; 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; (800) 969-4009.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Sunday, March 23

Etc.

Community Easter Day Dinner, 2:30-4:30 p.m., VFW, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; for transportation, delivered meals or donations, call 263-7130.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 3 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Monday, March 24

Etc.

Dennos Museum's "Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles" program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., ages 3-5 and parents or grandparents, "Inuit Animals" 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, March 25

Etc.

Culinary Arts Class, 6-8 p.m., with Peter Hamm from Tannery Creek Market; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

GT Newcomers' meeting, 7 p.m., program on GT Regional Land Conservancy, public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 946-3365 or kspencertc@charter.net.

Wednesday, March 26

Dance

Final performance for Mosaic, 7 p.m., culmination of extensive dance and visual arts residency, collaboration of Crystal Lake Art Center and Michigan Dance Collective; Benzie Central High School auditorium, Benzonia; 352-4151 or clartcenter@sbcglobal.net.

Etc.

NMC Film Series, 7 p.m., "Ball of Fire" (1941), free, preceded by lecture, handout provided; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC.

Thursday, March 27

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.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $16 students/seniors tonight only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443.

Friday, March 28

Etc.

Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Saturday, March 29

Etc.

Chateau Chantal wine immersion seminar, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., $135 per person; 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; (800) 969-4009.

Theater

"Into the Woods," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse; 947-2443.

Sunday, March 30

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.

Monday, March 31