Entertainment Calendar: 03/21/2008

March 21, 2008 11:28 am

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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, March 21

Dance

Swing Fever Dance, 7 p.m. dance lsson, 7:30-11 p.m. dancing, suggested donation $7 per person, $12 couple, $5 students; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; www.justimagine.name.

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.

Frankfort Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Easter Bunny available for pictures at 9:30 a.m., sponsored by Frankfort/Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce; Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort.

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

Easter Bunny Luncheon and Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. luncheon with the Easter Bunny at Stafford's Weathervane, reservations required; 2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt, four categories for children ages 2-10, Bridge Park, Charlevoix; for lunch reservations, call 547-4311.

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.

Bunny Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., four age groups toddlers-12 years old, prizes, visit with Easter Bunny; Memorial Park, Benzonia; in case of bad weather, hunt will be held March 29; 882-5801.

Elberta Easter Egg Hunt, 3 p.m., Easter Bunny available for photos 2:30 p.m., sponsored by Frankfort/Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce; Pavillion Park, Elberta.

Theater

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

Sunday, March 23

Art

Art exhibit, on view through March, featuring Theresa Youngman, Rena Dabersing, Mary E. Andersen and Emily Lichty-Woods; Centre Street Cafe, 1125 Centre St., TC; 946-5872

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.

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.

Song of the Lakes premiere showing of their DVD "Live at Interlochen" and documentary "Journey to Joy," 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $7 ages 65/older, $6 children 12/younger; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; www.statetheatretc.org.

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

Dance

March Madness Dance, doors open 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m.-midnight, music by Roger Majeski & the Harmony Kings from Wisconsin, $10 per person; St. Rita/St. Joseph Parish Hall, Maple City.

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

Murder Mystery dinner theater, 6 p.m. cash bar opens, 7 p.m. dinner and sleuthing, $59 per person, sponsored by Little Traverse Civic Theatre and Sagamore's at the Inn at Bay Harbor; Sagamore's, Bay Harbor; for tickets or details, call 439-4003.

"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.

Great Lakes Children's Museum Funday Sunday, 1 and 1:50 p.m. clay pinch pot craft project, for ages 3/older, with local educator/artist Adam VanHouten, free with admission of $5 for ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

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.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre registration for spring classes, now under way, classes start April 21, tuition assistance available for families in need; 947-2210, ext. 103 or www.tcctheatre.org.

Monday, March 31

Etc.

Great Lakes Children's Museum Funday Sunday on Monday, 1 and 1:50 p.m. cartooning workshop with local artist/cartoonist Dick Evans, for ages 6/older, teens and adults, free with admission of $5 ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

Great Lakes Bioneers presents the documentary "King Corn," 7:30 p.m., preceded by 5:30-7 p.m. "Locarvore Hors d'Oeuvres Challenge" at by Serenity Tea Bar and Cafe; film shown at State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; www.statetheatretc.org.

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.

Tuesday, April 1

Interlochen

Student Art Exhibition opening, 8:30 p.m., free, Gallery.

Music

Bill Staines in concert, 7 p.m., $10 available at the door only; McGuire's Resort, Cadillac; (800) 634-7302.

Wednesday, April 2

Etc.

Michigan Writers Inc. "Life Writing" workshop, 7 p.m., free, bring paper, pen and stories to share, led by Anne-Marie Oomen; NMC University Center, room 207, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC.

Thursday, April 3

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.

Reservation/payment deadline for Red Hat Buzy Beez' Ladies' Day Out "Swing into Spring," held noon-3 p.m. May 3, fashion show, sit-down luncheon, $35/person, (one check per chapter); at Waterfront Conference Center, TC; send payment to MaryAnn Daniels, 785 MacFarland Dr., Mt. Morris, MI, 48458.

Children's author visit and book signing, 1-2:30 p.m., by Joanne Shannon, author of "Do You Know," who will help children create and illustrate their own book to take home, ages 3/older, children younger than 6 will need adult help, included in admission; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; admission is $5 for ages 2/older; 9932-4526.

Foreign Film Night, 6 p.m. dinner and socializing, 7 p.m. showing of "A Very Long Engagement" (R), free admission, donations welcome, bring appetizer and beverage and call by March 31 if planning to come at 6 p.m., 331-4318; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.

Friday, April 4

Art

An Evening with landscape artist Russell Chatham in association with the exhibit of his paintings "Poetry of Landscape: The Seasons," 6-8 p.m., with 6:30 p.m. presentation by Chatham, champagne from L Mawby Vineyards, food by Hanna Bistro, $25 for the public, free for museum members but ticket required; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Dance

Judy Harrison and High Impact, doors open 6:30 p.m., dance lessons 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m., $17 general admission, $25 reserved table seats, cash bar available; City Opera House, East Front St., TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Etc.

Home, Lawn & Garden Show, during mall hours, Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC.

Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region Flower and Garden Show, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $6 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free for ages 5/younger; Howe Arena, Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; tickets at the door or at the Habitat office, 1129 Woodmere Ave., TC; 941-4663.

Saturday, April 5

Dance

Old Time Country Dance, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Blissfest, $3 adults, $5 couples, $7 families; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; www.blissfest.org.

Etc.

Home, Lawn & Garden Show, during mall hours, Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC.

Grand Traverse Bodybuilding and Figure Championship, pre-judging at noon, evening show 6 p.m., Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom, Peshawbestown; www.fitforyou.info.

Chateau Chantal "East O' the Sun and South of the Border" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., $125/person; 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; (800) 969-4009.

Poetry reading, 1-3 p.m., by poets selected to read at Poets' Night Out 2007, followed by open mic if time permits, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8502.

Teen Art Cafe, 7-10 p.m., spotlighting area teen art talents, games, music, art movies and performances, $5 per person; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; 932-9808 or www.justimagine.name.

Interlochen

IAA Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Dendrinos Chapel; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Leon Redbone, 8 p.m., $27 advance, $30 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Sunday, April 6

Art

Opening reception, 2-4 p.m., Traverse Area Camera Club's Student Photo Contest exhibit, music by Gael Eschelweck, refreshments, exhibit on view through April, public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 883-1588.

Etc.

Home, Lawn & Garden Show, during mall hours, Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC.

Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region Flower and Garden Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $6 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free for ages 5/younger; Howe Arena, Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; tickets at the door or at the Habitat office, 1129 Woodmere Ave., TC; 941-4663.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre registration for spring classes, now under way, classes start April 21, tuition assistance available for families in need; 947-2210, ext. 103 or www.tcctheatre.org.

Monday, April 7

Etc.

Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m. showing of award-winning documentary short "Dancing Outlaw," and the classic Errol Morris documentary "Vernon, Florida," sponsored by Traverse Area District Library; State Theatre, 233 E. Front; for up-to-date information, www.cinemacuriosa.org.

Tuesday, April 8

Etc.

Morning Matinee at the Traverse Area District Library, 10 a.m.-noon, "To Dance With The White Dog," featuring Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, free, program repeated April 15; 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Wednesday, April 9

Thursday, April 10

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. galleries open, 6:30 p.m. refreshments served, "in Bloom: New Wine Horizons" theme, $10 advance, $12.50 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., for devotees of Manga (Japanese comic books and print cartoons); Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Music

"Honeymoon Suite" Concert featuring Rachael Davis, Dominic Suchyta, Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar Merenda, 7:30 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; advance tickets at Union Street Station, Oryana Natural Foods Market or call 941-1930.

Friday, April 11

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.

Etc.

Friends of the Long Lake Branch Library "Books & Bargains Sale," 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., proceeds benefit the building of the Long Lake Branch Library; Twin Lakes Park Dorm Building, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 275-6000 or deanstraining@charter.net.

Lobdell's World Cuisine plated dinner (Italy), 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 Band, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

"Honeymoon Suite" Concert featuring Rachael Davis, Dominic Suchyta, Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar Merenda, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door; Betsie Bay Inn and Restaurant, Main Street, Frankfort; advance tickets in Frankfort at Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort Bookstore; Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC.

Theater

"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater, 148 E. Eighth, TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com or 947-2443.

Leelanau Players present "Perfect Timing," 8 p.m., $15; The Old Art Building, Leland; 633-4155 or leelanauplayers@leelanau.com.

Saturday, April 12

Art

"Art on Wheels" custom motorcycle show, noon-7 p.m., $7 advance, $10 at the door, proceeds support art education in northern Michigan; Treetops Convention Center, Gaylord; advance tickets at Zip's 45th Parallel Harley Davidson, Lappan's of Gaylord, Performance Customs in TC, and the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts; (989) 732-3274.

Dance

Bayside Travellers' contra and square dance, 4:30-6:30 p.m. jamboree, 7-7:45 p.m. basics workshop, 8-11 p.m. dancing; $8 members, $10 non-members, $6 ages 13-college with ID, free ages 12/younger; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 228-6149 or www.dancetc.com.

Etc.

Friends of the Long Lake Branch Library "Books & Bargains Sale," 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., proceeds benefit the building of the Long Lake Branch Library; Twin Lakes Park Dorm Building, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 275-6000 or deanstraining@charter.net.

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

Mark Staycer presents "A Tribute to John Lennon," 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., one-man show featuring the music, poetry anecdotes and musing of John Lennon, $20; City Opera House, 106 E. Front Street, TC; for details or tickets, visit the box office, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.

Interlochen

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

Music

Benefit concert by Nobody's Darlin', 7-8:30 p.m., all-girl, acoustic string band, for Women's Resource Center, sponsored by The Potter's House UCC; at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, TC; 947-2330.

Gopherwood Concerts presents Steppin' In It, 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; 775-2813.

The Milroys, 8 p.m., $12 advance, $15 reserved or at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 348-7047 or www.blissfest.org.

Theater

"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443.

Leelanau Players present "Perfect Timing," 8 p.m., $15; The Old Art Building, Leland; 633-4155 or leelanauplayers@leelanau.com.

Sunday, April 13

Art

"Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings" exhibit opens, on view through Aug. 31, broad selection of Knapp's paintings created entirely of light; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., $4 adults, $2 children; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.

"Art on Wheels" custom motorcycle show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $7 advance, $10 at the door, proceeds support art education in northern Michigan; Treetops Convention Center, Gaylord; advance tickets at Zip's 45th Parallel Harley Davidson, Lappan's of Gaylord, Performance Customs in TC, and the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts; (989) 732-3274.

Etc.

Cheboygan Rotary's Travel Adventure Film Series, 2 p.m., "On the Road to Mandalay (Burma)," $6 adults, $4 students; City Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; 627-5841, www.theoperahouse.org.

Beyond the Bay Film Series, 3 and 6 p.m. showing of "Vitus" (Swtizerland), $8 general admission on sale 10 minutes prior to show times; The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 256-2550.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre registration for spring classes, now under way, classes start April 21, tuition assistance available for families in need; 947-2210, ext. 103 or www.tcctheatre.org.

"Perfect Timing," 3 p.m., $15; The Old Art Building, Leland; 633-4155 or leelanauplayers@leelanau.com.

Monday, April 14

Etc.

Beyond the Bay Film Series, 6 p.m. showing of "Vitus" (Swtizerland), $8 general admission on sale 10 minutes prior to show time; The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 256-2550.

Tuesday, April 15

Etc.

Morning Matinee at the Traverse Area District Library, 10 a.m.-noon, "To Dance With The White Dog," featuring Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, free; 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

NMC International Student Presentation, noon, "Pohnpei" by Justin Thorington of TC who lived on this Micronesian island; Osterlin Building, room 202, main campus, TC; 995-1155.

Music

Bluesman Eric Bibb, 8 p.m., spotlighting his new release "Get OnBoard," $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; 929-3254 or www.insideoutgallery.com.

Theater

Deadline for submissions of Old Town Playhouse memorabilia for 50th anniversary celebration, submit stories, anecdotes, ideas and photos to 50years@oldtownplayhouse.com or call Sarah Warren, 947-2210, ext. 4.

Wednesday, April 16

Etc.

NMC International Student Dinner, 6-8 p.m., $18 adults, $7 ages 13/younger, proceeds support scholarships for international students at NMC; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1054, or at the NMC Admissions Office, main campus Welcome Center, Hagerty Center and at the door.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m. screening of "The Hollywood Librarian," a look at librarians portrayed in film, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Interlochen

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

Thursday, April 17

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.

Lobdell's CUL 111 Dinner (introductory cooking), 6 p.m., five or six course meal, $28 per person plus gratuity and taxes, reservations required, credit card necessary to guarantee reservation; second floor, NMC's Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; 995-3120.

Interlochen

Bob Mintzer Quartet, 7:30 p.m., $24 adults, $22 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater

"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater, 148 E. Eighth, TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com or 947-2443.

Leelanau Players present "Perfect Timing," 8 p.m., $15; The Old Art Building, Leland; 633-4155 or leelanauplayers@leelanau.com.

Friday, April 18

Art

Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., "Robert Kennedy: A Time It Was" exhibit of 42 photos taken by Life Magazine photojournalist Bill Eppridge during Kennedy's 1968 presidential campaign, on view through July 26; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtre.org.

Etc.

Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council's "Great Lakes For Sale" Water Forum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., panel format with speakers and activities, $10 at the door; Waterfront Conference Center, U.S. 31 North, TC; 946-6931.

Live! @ the Library, 3:30 p.m. program with National Geographic photojournalist Tom Clynes, free, public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

"Ghosts, Hauntings & Paranormal Possibilities," 6-8 p.m., by Marion Michigan Paranormal Investigations team, multi-media program with footage, photographs, equipment and paranormal resources, free, public welcome; Missaukee District Library, 210 S. Canal St., Lake City; 839-2166.

Environmentalist of the Year Awards dinner, 6-9 p.m., keynote address by Dr. Howard Tanner, former director of Michigan DNR, $20 at the door; Waterfront Conference Center, U.S. 31 North, TC; www.nmeac.org or 946-6931.

Wine Dinner, 6 p.m., six-course meal paired with wines from Bowers Harbor Vineyards, $50 per person; The Boathouse Restaurant; Old Mission Peninsula; (800) 616-7615.

Interlochen

IAA Brass Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater

NMC Players' production of "Macbeth," 7 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; room 217, NMC Scholar's Hall, main campus, TC.

"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443.

"Perfect Timing," 8 p.m., $15; The Old Art Building, Leland; 633-4155 or leelanauplayers@leelanau.com.

Saturday, April 19

Dance

Dance Center Youth Ensemble presents "Sleeping Beauty," 2 and 7 p.m., matinee followed by free children's reception, tickets range from $8 to $15; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, 947-6820 or www.dance-center.net.

Etc.

Spring Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC.

Heritage Antique Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $4 adults, free for ages 12/younger; free appraisals with admission 9-5 p.m. pottery, glassware, fishing tackle rods and reels, 9-11 a.m. postcards; Little River Event Center, 2700 Orchard Highway at U.S. 31 and M-22, Manistee; www.heritageantiqueshow.com or (616) 458-4129.

Odom Reusable Building Materials; Used Materials Building Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. activities at the Grawn store; 2-5 p.m. tour, $5 per person, tickets limited; 5:30-8:30 p.m. reception, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons; Odom Reusable Building Materials, 5555 Brentwood Ave., Grawn; 276-6330 or usedmaterialstour08@gmail.com.

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

Rock and Fire Flowpoetry, 8 p.m., spoken word and music performance by Venice Gas House Trolley from Madison, Wis., $12 advance, $15 at the door, all ages welcome; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., off Hall, TC; 929-3254.

Music

Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Beethoven & Brahms," 8 p.m., with pianist Kathryn Brown, $19/$29/$36; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen; 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre registration for spring classes, now under way, classes start April 21, tuition assistance available for families in need; 947-2210, ext. 103 or www.tcctheatre.org.

NMC Players' production of "Macbeth," 2 and 7 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; room 217, NMC Scholar's Hall, main campus, TC.

"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443.

"Perfect Timing," 8 p.m., $15; The Old Art Building, Leland; 633-4155 or leelanauplayers@leelanau.com.

Sunday, April 20

Dance

Dance Center Youth Ensemble presents "Sleeping Beauty," 2 and 6 p.m., matinee followed by free children's reception, tickets range from $8 to $15; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, 947-6820 or www.dance-center.net.

Etc.

Toast and Jam Cafe, 1-3 p.m., foreign films, open mic, poetry readings, conversation, quiet time to read, karaoke, soup, for adults; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808 or www.justimagine.name.

Music

Dana and Susan Robinson, 7 p.m., $13 advance, $15 at the door; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph, TC; advance tickets at Sleder's and Oryana Natural Foods Market, 947-9213.

Theater

NMC Players' production of "Macbeth," 2 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; room 217, NMC Scholar's Hall, main campus, TC.

"Same Time, Next Year," 3 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443.

Monday, April 21

Tuesday, April 22

Wednesday, April 23

Etc.

NMC Free Film Series, 7 p.m. showing of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975), preceded by short lecture, handout provided; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC.

North Central Michigan College Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m., featuring Jeff Dowd, the inspiration for the Jeff Bridges' character in "The Biug Lebowski," free admission; NCMC Student Center cafeteria, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey.

Music

The McDades, 7:30 p.m., $18 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Cuppa Joe's and Oryana Natural Foods Market.

Thursday, April 24

Art

Gallery Talk, 10 a.m., "Robert Kennedy: The Last Campaign" with Gail Hosner, free; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, 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.

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., for devotees of Manga (Japanese comic books and print cartoons); Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Interlochen

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

Theater

"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater, 148 E. Eighth, TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com or 947-2443.

Friday, April 25

Etc.

Earth Friendly Living-GREEN Expo, during mall hours; Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC.

Interlochen

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

Music

Traverse City High School benefit concert, 6-11 p.m., $8, featuring Lumber Jack Legends, Lift That Cannon, Sally Mercer, Evelyn and others; American Legion Hall, 1231 Hastings St., TC.

Theater

"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443.

Saturday, April 26

Etc.

Earth Friendly Living-GREEN Expo, during mall hours; Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC.

Earth Day Family Fun Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., hikes, instructional programs, recycling ideas and more, free, motor vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines 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.

Chef's Challenge for Challenge Mountain, noon-3 p.m. hot food competition and tasting, $25 for eight chits good for one food sampling or one wine or beer tasting each, additional chits available to purchase, public will vote for top three food entree selections, proceeds benefit Challenge Mountain; Shanty Creek Resort, Lakeview Hotel's Bellaire Ballroom, Bellaire; www.challengemtn.org.

Bal Masque masquerade ball, 6 p.m.-midnight, to benefit Cherryland Humane Society, ball gown/black tie or costume theme attire required, live music, dancing, raffle, live auction, grand hors d'oeuvres buffet, cash bar, $50 person; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. at the Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Road, TC

Interlochen

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

IAA Choral Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

The John Jorgenson Quintet, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Theater

"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443.

Sunday, April 27

Art

"Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings" exhibit, on view through Aug. 31, broad selection of Knapp's paintings created entirely of light; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., $4 adults, $2 children; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.

Etc.

Earth Friendly Living-GREEN Expo, during mall hours; Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC.

Chef's Challenge for Challenge Mountain (Iron Chef Competition), 6 p.m. $100 includes four-course dinner, before and after dinner drinks and various Michigan wines and beers, auditorium seating dinner with one-hour Michigan "Mystery Basket" Showdown, proceeds benefit Challenge Mountain; Shanty Creek Resort's Lakeview Hotel Bellaire Ballroom, Bellaire; www.challengemtn.org.

Music

Tibetan bowl concert, 1-3 p.m., with Mark Handler; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808 or www.justimagine.name.

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.

Brule and his band AIRO (American Indian Rock Opera), 8 p.m., $15/$25/$35; Makwa Endaat Event Center, Little River Casino, Manistee; tickets at the resort's gift show and all Startickets Plus outlets.

Monday, April 28

Etc.

Great Michigan Read featuring Ernest Hemingway's Nick Adams stories, 7 p.m. program by Valerie Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's former secretary and author of "Running With the Bulls: Hemingway As I Know Him"; City Opera House, East Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Tuesday, April 29

Wednesday, April 30

Theater

Grand Trunk Theater grand opening, 7:30 p.m., 620 Railroad Place, TC; www.theatrenorthtc.com.