Entertainment Calendar: 03/07/2008

March 08, 2008 04:00 am

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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.

First Friday at Fish Studios, 5-8 p.m., with recent work by Glenn Wolff at Glenn Wolff Studio, new paintings by Richard Schemm and George Peebles and hats by Rococo at Misfits Salon and Gallery, handwoven, hand-dyed rugs by Krys Lieffers at Turtle Island Fibers and recent work by Beth Price, Courtney Gonzalez, Jan-Michael Stump and Raffi Apple at Priceless Photograph; Fish Studios, 230 E. 14th St., TC; 941-0077.

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.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Mike Gnatkowski, author of the cookbook "Wild Game Simple"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

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

"Me and My Girl," TC West Senior High School Music Department musical, 7:30 p.m.; $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; TC West High School, TC; 933-7509.

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

Cadillac Footliters present "I Hate Hamlet," 8 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; Cadillac First Christian Church, next to Carter Lumber, Cadillac; advance tickets at Brink's Custom Framing and UPS Store, Cadillac, and Baked Beans, Lake City; also www.cadillacfootliters.com.

Saturday, March 8

Dance

Bayside Travellers contra dance and Irish dance lesson, 4:30-6:30 p.m. jamboree, 7-7:45 p.m. Irish Celi dance lesson, 8-11 p.m. contra dancing to music by Malarchy, $10 adults, student/family rate available; 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.

Book discussion and signing, 11:30 a.m., by Dale Franz, author of "Pigeon River Country"; Saturn Booksellers, 133 W. Main, Gaylord; (989) 732-8899.

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

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.

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.

Peace Coffee House, 8-11 p.m., with Robin Lee Berry and Hall & Morgan, followed by open stage, $7 donation per person; Jordan River Arts Center, Main Street, East Jordan; 525-9168.

Reggae band The FunDubMentals, 9 p.m., doors open 8:30 p.m., $7 per person, $10 for two, Bay Bucks accepted; Radius Recording, Logans Landing, South Airport Road, TC; 276-2328.

theater

"Me and My Girl," TC West Senior High School Music Department musical, 7:30 p.m.; $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; TC West High School, TC; 933-7509.

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

Cadillac Footliters present "I Hate Hamlet," 2 and 8 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; Cadillac First Christian Church, next to Carter Lumber, Cadillac; advance tickets at Brink's Custom Framing and UPS Store, Cadillac, and Baked Beans, Lake City; also www.cadillacfootliters.com.

Sunday, March 9

Art

Just Imagine Creative Center Kids Arts Studio (grades one-nine), all workshops held 4-5:30 p.m., supplies included; 225 W. 14th St., TC; for complete schedule and workshop descriptions visit www.justimagine.name.

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.

Northport Community Arts Center Sunday Movie, 2 p.m. showing of "Last of the Mohicans" (1992), free, donations appreciated; at the Arts Center in Northport School, Wing Street, Northport.

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.

theater

"Me and My Girl," TC West Senior High School Music Department musical, 2 p.m.; $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; TC West High School, TC; 933-7509.

Cadillac Footliters dinner theater performance of "I Hate Hamlet," 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. show, $26 adults, $15 children; Ketttunen Center, Tustin; for reservations, 829-3421.

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.

Heroic rescue on film, 7 p.m. show of the Brauer film "The Wreck and Rescue of the Schooner, J.H. Hartzell," free; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 223-7700.

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 International Student Presentation, noon, Brazil by Elias de Andrade of Paulista Pe; Osterlin Building, room 202, main campus, TC; 995-1155.

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.

Music

Robert Emmet Hoolie, 5:30 p.m., music by Blissfest Community Outreach; City Park Grill, Petoskey; 347-0101.

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.

Science CafÃ', 6 p.m., new lecture series presented by Great Lakes Children's Museum, lecture followed by question/answer period; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

Theater

Benzie Central High School presents "Oklahoma," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, $10 at the door; Benzie Central High School auditorium, Benzonia; tickets available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the auditorium box office.

"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

Art

Sales exhibition of work by Mordechai Rosenstein, through March, price list available; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055.

Performing art group Mo(ve)ment, 8 p.m., multi-media show from the Netherlands, featuring painter Royce Deans and members of the Elmwood Kathryn Quartet, $12 adults, $8 children younger than 12; Carnegie Building Petoskey Public Library, 451 Mitchell, Petoskey; tickets at the door or at www.bno-productions.nl.shop; for details, call 883-1681.

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.

Boyne Mountain Carnival Weekend, entertainment on and off the slopes; Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls; www.BOYNE.com.

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

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons open house, 5-9 p.m., activities, prizes and fun; Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Mason County Habitat for Humanity's "Paddy O'Habitat" festivities, 5:30-7:30 p.m., music by Acoustic Brew, appetizers, $10 per person; at Jamesport Brewing Company, Ludington; tickets from MCHFH board members or call 843-7888.

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.

"Oklahoma," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, $10 at the door; Benzie Central High School auditorium, Benzonia.

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

Saturday, March 15

Art

Performing art group Mo(ve)ment, 7 p.m., multi-media show from the Netherlands, featuring painter Royce Deans and members of the Elmwood Kathryn Quartet, $12 adults, $8 children younger than 12; Woodland School, Child Theater, 7224 Supply Road, TC; tickets at the door or at www.bno-productions.nl.shop; for details, call 883-1681.

Dance

Jazz North swing dance, 8-11 p.m., at the door $10 adults, $6 college students with ID; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 313-4038.

Etc.

Boyne Mountain Carnival Weekend, entertainment on and off the slopes; Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls; www.BOYNE.com.

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

Create a Gift Bag project, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., participants receive three plain white paper bags to decorate, suggested donation $2 per set of bags, sponsored by Antrim County Citizens Who Care; at Central Lake District Library, 7900 Maple St., Central Lake; 544-6575.

Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Holy Days, noon pre-ceremony, 1:30 p.m. parade Blue Tractor on Union to Cass to State to Park to Front to Union and back to the Blue Tractor, post-parade entertainment 2:30 p.m. by the Wild Sullys; Blue Tractor Cook Shop, South Union Street, TC; www.tcaoh.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.

Horizon Books, 1-2 p.m. Webkinz Party celebrating all things Webkinz; and 2-3 p.m. Irish poetry reading withy Jim Ribby; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

Women's History Month Program, 2-4 p.m., with showing of Dale Allen's "In Our Right Minds" followed by facilitated discussion, donations accepted; Okerstrom Fine Arts Auditorium, NMC main campus, TC.

Earth Day Parade "Bring in the Spring" fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., puppet fashion show, refreshments, and "Dance-Dance to the Earth Day Revolution Party," $10 per person, $25 per family, ArtCenter Traverse City, South Elmwood, TC; 276-2328 or 510-3491.

An Evening with Michael "Frosti" Zernow from "Survivor: China," 8 p.m., $12 adults, $8 students, $1 from each ticket benefits Pete's Place teen homeless shelter; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 W. Seventh St., TC.

Music

Cherry Blossom Irish Ramblers, 1:30 p.m., performing songs from Ireland on a variety of Celtic instruments, free, all ages; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

TC College Preparatory Academy presents A Show, 4-8:30 p.m., with music by AlGore, Frontside, As the Sky Falls I Stand and others, $8; at the academy, 1402 Carlisle Road, TC; 929-4539.

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

April Verch Band, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; tickets at Cuppa Joe, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Patisserie Amie and InsideOut Gallery, 929-3254.

Cabaret singer Edye Evans Hyde and her band, 8 p.m., $25 adults, $10 students; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; tickets at the Arts Center, 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Theater

"Oklahoma," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, $10 at the door; Benzie Central High School auditorium, Benzonia.

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

Sunday, March 16

Etc.

Boyne Mountain Carnival Weekend, entertainment on and off the slopes; Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls; www.BOYNE.com.

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

Grayling Promotional Association Travel and Adventure Series, 2 p.m. showing of "Mayday Tugs of War," doors open 1:30 p.m., $8 adults, $7 students/senior citizens; Grayling High School, Joseph Stripe Auditorium, Grayling; advance tickets at Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce or the door.

Cheboygan Area Arts Council Travel Adventure Film Series, 2 p.m., "Cruising Europe's Great Rivers," $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 by North Country String Band, 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.

Lucky Leprechauns Ball, 6 p.m., proceeds benefit Father Fred Foundation, music by Song of the Lakes, sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians; Kilkenny's Irish Pub, West Front Street, TC; www.tcaoh.com.

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

Etc.

St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl, noon, sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians; beginning at Minervas in the Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State, TC; www.tcaoh.com.

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.

North Country String Band, 6 p.m., Murray's Bar and Grill, 115 Main St., East Jordan; 536-9935.

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.

Lunch & A Movie series, 11:30 a.m., featuring "Barn Red,"$12 per person, $10 for groups of six or more, reservations required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

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

Music

Bay Chamber Strings, Prelude Chamber Strings and Bel Canto present "Hint of Spring" concert, 7:30 p.m., free, donations welcome; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC.

Wednesday, March 19

Etc.

NMC International Student Presentation, noon, Israel by Iris Agatstein of Haifa; Osterlin Building, room 202, main campus, TC; 995-1155.

Wagbo Peace Center's "Think!" Film Series, 7 p.m. showing of "The Fog of War Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara," an Academy Award winning documentary, free, donations welcome, low-cost movie snacks available; Jordan Valley Library, One Library Lane, East Jordan; 588-6391.

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.

Northwoods Concert and Storytelling Series, 6-8 p.m., showcasing local musicians, artists and storytellers; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

Hartwick Pines winter lecture series concludes, 7-8:30 p.m., "River Drives and River Hogs, by park historian Rob Burg, free; Hartwick Pines Visitor Center, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

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.

Entry deadline for Chef's Challenge competition, event held April 25-26, visit www.chefs-challenge.com, e-mail info@springtimespllendor.com, or call 535-2227.

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.

Corduroy's Birthday, all day, display of Corduroy books, story hour, more; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., by age, followed by puppet show, crafts and a 2 p.m. movie, sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Cadillac Jaycees; Cadillac Wexford Public Library grounds, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac; 775-6541.

Hartwick Pines State Park's Maple Syrup Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., tree tapping demos at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., free, motor vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

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

Art

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.

NMC International Student Presentation, noon, Germany/Kazakhstan by Ludmila Baumtrok of Niedersachen, Germany; Osterlin Building, room 202, main campus, TC; 995-1155.

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.

MidEast: JustPeace Book Club, 7 p.m. discussion of "Rashid Khalidi's "The War of Lebanon," discussion will continue April 22; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

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.

Etc.

Grand Traverse Audubon Club, 7:30 p.m. program on "Northwest Michigan Eco Systems and Unique Plants" by Greg LaCrosse of NMC, public welcome; NMC Great Lakes Campus, room 211, 715 E. Front, TC.

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.

Northwest Michigan Camper & RV Show, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., $5 ages 13/older, $4 seniors 55/older today only, free for children 12/younger; Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; (517) 349-8881 or www.marvac.org.

Crockpot Theater, 7 p.m., $8 advance, $10 at the door, bowl of soup, bread, beverage and dessert, followed by entertainment by performers from the Grand Traverse area, sponsored by Old Town Playhouse; at Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

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.

Northwest Michigan Camper & RV Show, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., $5 ages 13/older, free for children 12/younger; Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; (517) 349-8881 or www.marvac.org.

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

Music

Gail Gerrie with the North Country String Band, 8-11 p.m., The Dilworth, Boyne City; 582-7388.

Theater

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

Sunday, March 30

Art

Opening reception, noon-2 p.m., exhibit of oil paintings by Vicki McDonnell, on view until April 26; North Peak Brewery's Backroom Gallery, West Front Street, TC; 342-6651.

Etc.

Northwest Michigan Camper & RV Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 ages 13/older, free for children 12/younger; Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; (517) 349-8881 or www.marvac.org.

Music

NMC Safe Passage benefit concert, 3 p.m., doors open 2:30 p.m., with music by the Ragbirds, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus and Thelonius Getdown, complimentary refreshments, $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie, NMC Welcome Center, InsideOut Gallery and Oryana Natural Foods Market.

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

Music

Singer/songwriter Bill Staines, 7 p.m., $13 advance, $15 at the door; Sleder's Tavern, 917 Randolph, TC; tickets at Sleder's and Oryana Natural Foods Market.