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Friday, April 11
Art
Charles Brackett's "Fine Art Photographic Interpretations," on view through April; Bella Galleria, adjoining the Old Mission Tavern, Center Road, Old Mission.
Dance
Dance Social, 7-8 p.m. lesson in West Coast Swing, 8-10 p.m. dancing, $10 lesson/dance, $5 dance only; The Dance Center, 225 E. 14th, TC; 947-6820.
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.
Ryan Montbleau Band, 8 p.m., $10, all ages welcome; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; www.insideoutgallery.com.
Theater
TC College Preparatory Academy presents "A Midsummer Night's Midterm," 7 p.m., $2 per person at the door; TCCPA, 1402 Carlisle Road, off Hammond, TC; 929-4539.
"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.
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 12
Art
Fire & Ice Beadmaker Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., wide array of one-of-a-kind beads on display and for sale, supplies also available, admission $2; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC.
"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, live music by Pat O'Gorman, Julie Shryer and Family of Canada; $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.
Milonga (Argentine social dance), 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.
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.
Early Wetland Wildflowers program, 10 a.m., Grass River Natural Area interpretive cabin, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
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.
Fly-tying workshop, 1 p.m., with local fisherman Scott Wills, free, all supplies furnished or feel free to bring your own, ages 8/older; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen.
Horizon Books, 2-4 p.m. cartoon instruction and book signing with cartoonist Dick Evans, author of "Cartoon FUNdamentals"; and 3-5 p.m. book signing by April Gosling of her poetry debut "Dilation & Curettage"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Wheelchair basketball demonstration and fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., Grand Rapids Wheelchair Basketball Team vs. Buckley boys and girls varsity teams and Buckley School staff, $5 per person, $20 family rate, concessions available, raffle; Buckley School gym, Buckley.
GT Area Sport Fishing Association membership banquet, 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner and program, $30 adults, $30 for young anglers; Waterfront Conference Center, U.S. 31 North, TC;218-6726, 342-0111 or www.gtasfa.com.
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.
"With a Little Help From My Friends" reception/auction, to benefit local writer Lori Hall Steele, 7 p.m., $10 suggested donation, entertainment by Miriam Pico, Dawn Campbell, Jeff Gibbs, Bob Downes and others, food from area restaurants, silent auction; The Mercado, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; for details or to make a donation, contact 883-4482 or krishains@aol.com.
Free public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Interlochen
Author visit, 1:30 p.m., discussion of writing, social responsibility and the environment by noted writer and environmentalist Barry Lopez, author of "Arctic Dreams;" $10 in advance or at the door on a first come, first served basis; Corson Auditorium; 276-7387, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Student Art Exhibition opening, 4-6 p.m., free, Gallery.
Music
Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra Festival, 5 p.m., free; Charlevoix Performing Arts Center at Charlevoix High School, 5200 Marion Center Road, Charlevoix; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
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.
Peace Coffee House, 8-11 p.m., featuring Kevin Meisel, $7 adults; Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main St., East Jordan.
Theater
TC College Preparatory Academy presents "A Midsummer Night's Midterm," 7 p.m., $2 per person at the door; TCCPA, 1402 Carlisle Road, off Hammond, TC; 929-4539.
"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.
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.
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.
Music
Rock for Health benefit, 2 p.m., variety of bands, barbecue, cover charge $5 adults, $2 children, proceeds benefit Lakeshore Community Free Clinic; event at 220 Lake St., Boyne City; 582-2272.
West Shore Community College's Concert Choir, 3 p.m.; Center Stage Theater, 3000 N. Stiles, Scottville; for tickets e-mail tickets@westshore.edu or call 845-3344.
"A Symphony of Voices" Love INC benefit concert, 4 p.m., free-will offering to benefit Love INC's mission throughout Manistee area; Guardian Angel Church, 371 Fifth St., Manistee.
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.
TC College Preparatory Academy presents "A Midsummer Night's Midterm," 2 p.m., $2 per person at the door; TCCPA, 1402 Carlisle Road, off Hammond, TC; 929-4539.
"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.
Preview screening of PBS series "Carrier," 7 p.m., focusing on daily life aboard the USS NImitz, free; sponsored by WCMU and Great Lakes Maritime Academy; at NMC's Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC.
IndyFlix@theState, 7:30 p.m. showing of "Manufactured Landscapes," State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800 or www.traversecityfilmfest.org.
Theater
Traverse City Children's Theatre auditions for "James and the Giant Peach," 4:15-6:15 p.m., ages 9-18, performances June 13-15; $120 tuition (prerequisite classes from "On The Scene" program apply); Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.
Auditions for "Sugar's Folly," 7 p.m., benefit performances June 27-28 for Northport Area Heritage Association; Northport School music/band room, 104 Wing St., Northport; 386-5606.
Tuesday, April 15
Etc.
Used book sale, 9 a.m.-noon, paperbacks 50 cents, hardcover books $1, public welcome, cookies, muffins, coffee and lemonade, tours available on request; Glen Eagle retirement community, 3950 Sumac Dr., TC; 935-4553.
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.
Traverse City Children's Theatre auditions for "James and the Giant Peach," 4:15-6:15 p.m., ages 9-18, performances June 13-15; $120 tuition (prerequisite classes from "On The Scene" program apply); Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.
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.
PJ Storytime, 6:30 p.m., for families; stories, craft and snack, pajamas optional; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "Rear Window" (1954), $7 adults, $5 children 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.
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.
Inland Seas Education Association "Great Lakes In Depth" seminar, 7 p.m., focusing on Great Lakes underwater videos; Inland Seas Education Center, Suttons Bay; 271-3077 or www.schoolship.org.
Wagbo Peace Center's "THINK! Film Series," 7 p.m. showing of "The Real Dirt on Farmer John," free, donations appreciated; Jordan Valley Library rear entrance, One Library Lane, East Jordan; 588-6391.
66th Rotary Show, 7:30 p.m. pre-show, 8 p.m. show, $8; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh St., TC; tickets available from Rotary Club members, at the door and at Holiday and Terrace Shopper stores, Acme and TC; Fawcett-Dopke Agency, American Spoon Foods, Annie's and Petertyl Drugs; also online at www.traversecityrotary.org.
Interlochen
Red Wheelbarrow Student Reading, 8:30 p.m., free; The Writing House.
Theater
Auditions for "Sugar's Folly," 7 p.m., benefit performances June 27-28 for Northport Area Heritage Association; Northport School music/band room, 104 Wing St., Northport; 386-5606.
Thursday, April 17
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 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.
Northwoods Family Concert and Storytelling Series, 6-8 p.m., showcasing local musicians, artists and storytellers; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
International Affairs Forum, 6 p.m., "Arab-Israeli Issues," Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.
"Reflections by the Bay" program, 7 p.m., "Life at the Front: Byline Ernie Pyle" by Rick Plummer, free, public invited; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St., Frankfort; 352-4671.
66th Rotary Show, 7:30 p.m. pre-show, 8 p.m. show, $8; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh St., TC; tickets available from Rotary Club members, at the door and at Holiday and Terrace Shopper stores, Acme and TC; Fawcett-Dopke Agency, American Spoon Foods, Annie's and Petertyl Drugs; also online at www.traversecityrotary.org.
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
Reservation deadline for Van Gogh's Birthday Party, event held 6 p.m. April 25, $25 person includes dinner, drinks and games; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.
Opening reception, 5-7 p.m., "Youth in Art" exhibit featuring the art of kindergarten-12th grade students from regional public, private and charter schools, on view through May 11; Artcenter Traverse City Downtown, 300 E. Front, in Radio Centre, TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.
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.
NMC art student juried show opening and awards presentation, 6 p.m., Shirley Okerstrom Fine Arts Building, NMC main campus, TC; 995-1325.
Etc.
GT Conservation District tree and shrub seedling pre-sale pick up and surplus supply sale, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., TC Light & Power's Hastings Street building, TC; to view species information, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.
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.
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.
"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.
"April in Paris," 7 p.m., with the Kingsley Jazz Prism and Middle School Jazz Band, $8 person, $15 couple/family, proceeds benefit Kingsley Friend of the Library; at Kingsley High School Commons Area, Kingsley; tickets at Kingsley Branch Library.
66th Rotary Show, 7:30 p.m. pre-show, 8 p.m. show, $8; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh St., TC; tickets available from Rotary Club members, at the door and at Holiday and Terrace Shopper stores, Acme and TC; Fawcett-Dopke Agency, American Spoon Foods, Annie's and Petertyl Drugs; also online at www.traversecityrotary.org.
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, $15 adults, $12 seniors, $8 children; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, 947-6820 or www.dance-center.net.
Company Dance Traverse "Spring Dances" concert, 7:30 p.m., $10 advance, $15 at the door; TC Central High School, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC; advance tickets at Diva Dancewear in the Progressive (former Horizon) Outlet Mall; 941-4244.
Etc.
GT Conservation District tree and shrub seedling pre-sale pick up and surplus supply sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., TC Light & Power's Hastings Street building, TC; to view species information, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.
Spring Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC.
"Slow Gardening" lecture by Felder Rushing, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., registration begins 8:30 a.m., methods and techniques for gardening with weather-hardy plants; $40/person, $75/two people registering together, sponsored by Master Gardener Association of NW Michigan; CenterPointe building (former Harleysville Lake States building), 12935 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 392-4222 or www.mganm.org.
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.
"Sheep to Shawl" demonstation, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., carding, spinning, plying of wool yarn along with dressing a loom and weaving by AuSable-Manistee Fiber Guild; Hartwick Pines State Park Visitors Center, Grayling; (989) 348-7068.
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.
Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. storytelling performance by students in Kurt Bullock's storytelling class; and 7-9 p.m. book signing by Leslie Helaklski, "author of the Michigan Reads! choice "Big Chickens"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
"Big Chickens" Extravaganza, 1-4 p.m., free regional event for children ages birth-5 and their families, author readings and signings, moon walk, hands-on activities, live chickens, dental screenings, more, first 300 families receive a free "Big Chickens" book; West Junior High School, 3950 Silver Lake Road, TC; 922-6437.
Kids Knit, 1:30 p.m., bring own project or learn to knit, bring yarn and needles, space limited, call the sign up; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Earth Day Celebration, 2 p.m., explore solar water heater and compost pile, ride a bike to make electricity, guided trail walks, worm races, games, take home worm composting starter kit, seeds for the garden and white pine seedling, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
66th Rotary Show, 7:30 p.m. pre-show, 8 p.m. show, $8; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh St., TC; tickets from Rotary Club members, at the door; at Holiday and Terrace Shopper stores, Acme and TC, Fawcett-Dopke Agency, American Spoon Foods, Annie's and Petertyl Drugs; also at www.traversecityrotary.org.
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
National Players present the "Call of the Wild" musical, 7:30 p.m., $24 adults, $10 students through high school; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; 627-5841 or (800) 357-9408.
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.
West Shore Community College Collegiates, 8 p.m., Center State Theater, 3000 N. Stiles, Scottville; for tickets e-mail tickets@westshore.edu or call 845-3344.
Larry McCray, doors open 8:30 p.m., show time 9 p.m., 21/older, $10 general admission, $15 reserved tickets, $20 VIP tickets; Papa Lou's, 317 E. Lake St., Petoskey; www.papalous.us.
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, $15 adults, $12 seniors, $8 children; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, 947-6820 or www.dance-center.net.
Company Dance Traverse "Spring Dances" concert, 2 p.m., $10 advance, $15 at the door; TC Central High School, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC; advance tickets at Diva Dancewear in the Progressive (former Horizon) Outlet Mall; 941-4244.
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by The 3 B's, $7 admission, cash bar, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
Etc.
Mt. Holiday, early 2008-09 season pass sale, $99, through May 1; 3100 Holiday Road, TC; 938-2500.
Bluebird walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist nature hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
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
West Shore Community College Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Center Stage Theater, 3000 N. Stiles, Scottville; for tickets e-mail tickets@westshore.edu or call 845-3344.
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
Etc.
"The City and The Forest: Writing in Michigan," 7-8 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., with U-M Bear River Director Keith Taylor, followed by reception, free, public welcome; Crooked Tree Art Center's Edith Gilbert Gallery, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; www.lsa.umich.edu/bearrive.
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; Grand Trunk Theater, former baggage building at Train Station, off East Eighth Street, TC; Mike Kelly, 360-0487.
Tuesday, April 22
Etc.
Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival, 6-10 p.m. to benefit GT Regional Land Conservancy; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; tickets at Backcountry Outfitters; 946-1339.
Author visit, 7 p.m., by Michigan Notable Author John Otterbacher, author of "Sailing Grace"; Cadillac Wexford Public Library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac; 775-6541.
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
Dance
Country Two Step, 7-8:30 p.m., $10, with Lisa and Jody Brown; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "Waiting for Guffman" (1996), $7 adults, $5 ages 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.
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, 7-8 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.
Manistee Rotary Variety Show, 8 p.m., $8; Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee; purchase tickets from Rotarians, or at Northern Spirits Gift Shoppe and Goody's Juice and Java, Manistee.
Interlochen
Creative Writing Reading, 7:30 p.m., free; The Writing House.
Music
Manistee Choral Society spring concert, 7 p.m., free-will offering accepted; Faith Covenant Church, 475 Eighth St., Manistee.
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
Art
Van Gogh's Birthday Party, 6 p.m., dinner, drinks, and games, $25 person; Crystal Lake Art Center cafe, 111 10th, Frankfort; reservations required, call 352-4151.
Dance
Milonga (Argentine social dance), 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Earth Friendly Living-GREEN Expo, during mall hours; Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC.
Peter Campbell Clinic, morning clinic "Foundation Horsemanship, afternoon 'Horsemanship I"; Northwest Michigan Fairgrounds, Grawn; (800) 349-7078 or www.willingpartners.com.
The Children's House "Carnevale in Venice" spring gala, with gourmet dinner, live/silent auctions, entertainment; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 929-9325.
Horizon Books, 1:30-3 p.m. book signing, by William Decker, author of "Asylum for the Insane: A History of the Kalamazoo State Hospital"; and 7-9 p.m. poetry reading by Ken Gum, from his publication "Excess Baggage"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
"The Millennium Park Effect" lecture, 6:30 p.m., by architect Edward K. Uhlir, executive director of Millennium Park Inc. in Chicago, donations accepted at the door; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Manistee Rotary Variety Show, 8 p.m., $8; Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee; tickets from Rotarians, or at Northern Spirits Gift Shoppe and Goody's Juice and Java, Manistee.
Free public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
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
Introduction to Printmaking Techniques workshop/Linocut Prints, 1-3 p.m., $8 members, $10 non-members, ages 12/older, registration required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.
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.
Peter Campbell Clinic, morning clinic "Foundation Horsemanship, afternoon 'Horsemanship I"; Northwest Michigan Fairgrounds, Grawn; (800) 349-7078 or www.willingpartners.com.
Free blue spruce seedlings and compost, 8 a.m., sponsored by TC Light & Power; Sara Hardy Farmers Market parking lot, Grandview Parkway, TC.
Earth Day beach clean up, 9 a.m., meet at Sara Hardy Farmers Market parking lot, Grandview Parkway, TC; 922-4910, ext. 144.
Earth Day Family Fun Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., hikes, instructional programs, hikes, 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.
Celebration for Young Children, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., hands-on activity tables at City Opera House; balloons, face painting, visits with Beach Bums' Suntan and fingerprinting with TC Police Department 1-3, Traverse City State Bank; more activities at other downtown businesses; downtown TC.
Horizon Books, 11 a.m.-noon visit from Rebecca Lessard and her hawks and owls from Wings of Wonder as part of Celebration for Young Children; 1-3 p.m. book signing by Leslie Falconer, author of "The Great Mountain Hike," 2-3 p.m. Webkinz Extravaganza; 6-8 p.m. poetry reading and book signing by Ken Wylie, author of "The Land That Sunrise Washes"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
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.
Earth Day parade, 1 p.m., participants should meet at noon at Central Grade School, 301 W. Seventh, TC; 326-3493.
Lasagna Dinner Kick-off for July Kingsley Heritage Days, 5:30-7 p.m. to seek input and volunteers, $7.95 adults, $3.95 ages 4-10, free for ages 3/younger; Kingsley High School commons area, Kingsley.
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
Manistee Rotary Variety Show, 8 p.m., $8; Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee; tickets from Rotarians, or at Northern Spirits Gift Shoppe and Goody's Juice and Java, Manistee.
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
Ann Arbor group The Couriers perform "Music in the Big Band Style," 7 p.m., sponsored by Benzie Area Zonta Club, $15 adults, $10 students 18/younger; Benzie Central High School, Benzonia; tickets at Nugent Ace Hardware and the Roadhouse, Benzonia; Crystal Crate and Cargo, Beulah; Hull's, Frankfort, and from Zonta members.
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.
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.
Earth Friendly Living-GREEN Expo, during mall hours; Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC.
Peter Campbell Clinic, morning clinic "Foundation Horsemanship, afternoon 'Horsemanship I"; Northwest Michigan Fairgrounds, Grawn; (800) 349-7078 or www.willingpartners.com.
Empty Bowls Event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $15 donation requested, includes soup and bread luncheon, entertainment and a handmade ceramic bowl crafted by a local student or artist, proceeds benefit Fresh Food Partnership; Park Place Hotel dome, 300 E. State, TC; tickets at Oryana Natural Foods Market, the Land Information Access Association and on the day of the event at the dome; 929-3696.
Bluebird walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist nature hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Poetry reading, 1 p.m., original poems by fifth-grade students in the Traverse City Area Public Schools' TAG program; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 5897-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
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.
NMC Community Concert Band presents "Dances for Band," 3 p.m., $8 adults, $6 seniors; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.
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.
Peter Campbell Clinic, morning clinic "Foundation Horsemanship, afternoon 'Horsemanship I"; Northwest Michigan Fairgrounds, Grawn; (800) 349-7078 or www.willingpartners.com.
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
Etc.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "Citizen Kane" 1941), $7 adults, $5 ages 11/younger and seniors; Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.
Music
West Shore Community College Concert Band and Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., Center Stage Theater, 3000 N. Stiles, Scottville; for tickets e-mail tickets@westshore.edu or call 845-3344.
Theater
Grand Trunk Theater grand opening, 7:30 p.m., 620 Railroad Place, TC; www.theatrenorthtc.com.
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