Entertainment Calendar: 03/28/2008

March 28, 2008 03:26 pm

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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 28

Dance

Dance Social, 7-8 p.m. lesson on the Rhumba, 8-10 p.m. dancing, $10 lesson/dance, $5 dance only; The Dance Center, 225 E. 14th, TC; 947-6820.

Etc.

Northwest Michigan Camper & RV Show, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., variety of RV-related seminars offered, $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.

Music

The Cracker Barrel Assortment quartet from Branson, Mo., 7 p.m. show, doors open 5 p.m., $15, food available, proceeds benefit veterans' programs; VFW Post 2780, Veterans Drive, TC; 946-7317.

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.

"Zula Patrol: Animal Adventures in Space," 10 a.m., $6 each, for ages 3/older, featuring five never-before-seen episodes of the PBS show, which is not currently available in this viewing area; The State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.

Northwest Michigan Camper & RV Show, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., variety of RV-related seminars offered, $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

The Cracker Barrel Assortment quartet from Branson, Mo., 7 p.m. show, doors open 5 p.m., $15, food available; VFW, Veterans Drive, TC; 946-7317.

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., variety of RV-related seminars offered, $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

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center spring class registration, "Learn Colored Pencils" begins April 7; "Intermediate Drawing" begins April 8; 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or clartcenter@sbcglobal.net.

Etc.

Mt. Holiday, early 2008-09 season pass sale, $99, through May 1; 3100 Holiday Road, TC; 938-2500.

Great Lakes Children's Museum NanoDays, 10 a.m.-noon daily through April 5, facilitated activities, experiments and demonstrations for kids and adults, free with admission of $5 ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

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.

Interlochen

Artist lecture on "Architecture & Its Relationship to Color," 7:30 p.m., by visiting artist/author Harold Linton, free, public invited; Dendrinos Chapel; 276-7407.

Friday, April 4

Art

First Friday at Fish Studios, 5-8 p.m., earrings by Lillie Wolff, paintings by Richard Schemm and George Peebles, and hats by Rococo, all at Misfits Salon and Gallery, handwoven, hand-dyed rugs by Krys Lieffers at Turtle Island Fibers, recent work by Glenn Wolff at the Glenn Wolff Studio; Fish Studios, 230 E. 14th, TC; 941-0077.

Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., "Book of Ruins Ghost Towns of Michigan" series by fine art photographer Geoffrey Vail Brown, on view through May, wine and appetizers plus cash bar; Holiday Inn West Bay, East Front Street, TC; 342-6651.

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.

Music

Jazz group Reptet with special guest Organismo, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., downtown TC; tickets at InsideOut Gallery, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe and Patisserie Amie; 929-3254.

Theater

Benzie County Players present "Lend Me a Tenor," 8 p.m., $8 adults, $4 ages 5-11; Mills Community House,, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; tickets at Benzie County Chamber of Commerce, Mills House at the library desk and at the door; 882-5801.

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.

City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with locally grown agricultural products and wares; Railway Station, East Eighth and Woodmere, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.

Great Lakes Children's Museum NanoDays concludes, 10 a.m.-noon, facilitated activities, experiments and demonstrations for kids and adults, free with admission of $5 ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

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 CafÃ', 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.

Theater

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.

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.

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.

Sunday Series at Just Imagine Creative Center, 1-3 p.m., with special guest the Holy Hill Center, suggested donation $5-$10; 225 W. 14th, TC; www.justimagine.name.

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.

Benzie County Players present "Lend Me a Tenor," 2 p.m., $8 adults, $4 ages 5-11; Mills Community House,, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; tickets at Benzie County Chamber of Commerce, Mills House at the library desk and at the door; 882-5801.

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.

Music

Singwell Academy begins after-school classes, $180 tuition for 10-week session, taught by Nicole Philibosian; call Singwell, 932-0681, or e-mail singwellacademy@gmail.com.

Tuesday, April 8

Art

Earth Day mask workshop, 5-7 p.m. today, April 15 and 22, everyone welcome, children 10/younger must have a parent or caregiver with them, attendance at all three workshops required to complete a mask for Earth Day parade, sponsored by 4-H Mentor ARTS! group and Little Artshram; at Betsie Valley Elementary School, M-115, Thompsonville; 882-0025 or kida@msu.edu.

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.

Twig furniture crafting with Bim Willow, 6-8 p.m., Cadillac Wexford Public Library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac; 775-6541.

Music

Singwell Academy begins after-school sessions at Pathfinder School, $180 tuition for 10-week session, taught by Nicole Philibosian; call Pathfinder, 995-3800, or e-mail singwellacademy@gmail.com.

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, tickets limited; 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.

NMC Jazz Ensembles' concert, 8 p.m., $8 adults, $6 ages 62/older and 12/younger; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets at the door or call 995-1553.

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.

Figure drawing non-instructional class, 1-3:30 p.m., live model, no instructor; $10 session; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

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.

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; www.blissfest.org.

Spring Fling Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, doors open 7:30 p.m., $10, music by Chad Przybylski & His Polka Rhythms; St. Rita/St. Joseph parish hall, 9243 County Road 667, Maple City; 228-6641.

Etc.

City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with locally grown agricultural products and wares; Railway Station, East Eighth and Woodmere, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.

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.

Benefit concert for the Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design, 7 p.m.-midnight, with Seth Bernard, May Erlewine, Micah Middaugh of Breathe Owl Breathe and others, $10 cover, bus transportation available from TC; at Shorts Brewing Company, Bellaire; for transportation reservations, call Higher Grounds, 922-9009.

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.

Sunday Series at Just Imagine Creative Center, 1-3 p.m. floor and hand labyrinths, suggested donation $5-$10; 225 W. 14th, TC; www.justimagine.name.

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" (Switzerland), $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" (Switzerland), $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.

Author Series debuts, 12:30 p.m., featuring Mark Hoffman, author of "My Brave Mechanics: The First Michigan Engineers and Their Civil War," free, public welcome, books available for purchase and signing; Oleson Center, NMC campus, 1701 E. Front, TC;

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.

"Reflections by the Bay" program, 7 p.m., "Ernie Pyle" as portrayed by Rick Plummer, free, public invited; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St., Frankfort; 352-4671.

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.crookedtree.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.

Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council's 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.

Old Railroad Grade and Depot Tour, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., bus tour led by railroad historian Roger Griner, follows old grades of various railroad companies that operated in and around Benzie County, tickets $30 if purchased by April 12, $35 at the door, includes lunch, bus costs and commemorative book; leaves from Benzie Area Historical Museum, 5941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia; 882-5539.

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.

Mt. Holiday, early 2008-09 season pass sale, $99, through May 1; 3100 Holiday Road, TC; 938-2500.

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

Grammy-nominated group Cherryholmes, 4 p.m., Boyne City Performing Arts Center, Boyne City; tickets at Boyne Country Books, 582-3180.

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

Theatreworks USA presents "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., musical adaptation, for ages 7/older, doors open 10:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m., $10 adults, $5 ages 12/younger; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.

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.

Theatre North TC auditions for "West Side Story," 7 p.m., high school and college students encouraged to audition, small stipend provided for actors/dancers; Grand Trunk Theater, former baggage building at Train Station, off East Eighth Street, TC; Mike Kelly, 360-0487.

Monday, April 21

Theater

Tuesday, April 22

Theater

Theatre North TC auditions for "West Side Story," 7 p.m., high school and college students encouraged to audition, small stipend provided for actors/dancers; Northport High School Band Room, 104 Wing St., Northport; Mike Kelly, 360-0487.

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 Big 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.

Spring crafts for kids, 3:30-5 p.m., $6, with instructors Greta Zwinck and Nancy Honchell; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.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.

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.

John Jorgenson Quintet, 8 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; www.blissfest.org.

Theater

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

Saturday, April 26

Art

Figure drawing class with costumed model, 1-3:30 p.m., no instructor, $10 session; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Dance

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; www.blissfest.org.

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

Sunday Series at Just Imagine Creative Center, 1-3 p.m., Tibetan bowl concert with Mark Handler, suggested donation $5.-$10; 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.

BrulÃ' 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, 6 p.m. cash bar and light appetizers, 7 p.m. program by Valerie Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's former secretary and daughter-in-law and author of "Running With the Bulls: Hemingway As I Know Him," $10 at the door; City Opera House, East Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Tuesday, April 29

Etc.

NMC Author Series, 7 p.m., featuring Michael Perry, author of "Truck: A Love Story," "Population 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time" and the essay collection "Off Main Street," free, public welcome, books available for purchase and signing; Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC.

Wednesday, April 30

Theater

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