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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.crookedtree.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
Art
Meet the "Art & Design Entwined" artists and designers, 5-8 p.m., exhibit explores the use of art in designing living environments, on view through May 9; Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main, East Jordan.
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.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
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
"Evening of Music" charity event, 7 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students, free for preschoolers, by First Congregational Church of Cadillac; at the church, 200 E. Harris, Cadillac; advance tickets at Horizon Books of Cadillac.
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.
Jazz North dance, 8-11 p.m., dance or listen to classic swing, Latin, blue and ballads, $10 at the door; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 228-7787 or 932-9808.
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/bearriver.
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.
Michigan Notable Author visit, 7 p.m., by Mike Fornes, author of "Mackinac Bridge: A 50-Year Chronicle, 1957-2007"; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.
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
Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $6 high school students, $5 children 13/younger, by Elk Rapids High School Drama Department; Elk Rapids High School auditorium, 308 Maguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids; tickets at the high school office, or call 264-8108, ext. 141.
"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
"Exposures 2008" exhibit opening reception, 5-8 p.m., featuring art and creative writing by Leelanau County students chosen for the 2008 "Exposures" publication; original artwork, essay and poetry readings, hors d'oeuvres, live music by "I Am Art" student band; Old Art Building, Leland.
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.
GT Audubon Club, 7:30 p.m. program on identifying the spring warbler, public welcome; NMC Great Lakes Campus, room 211, 715 E. Front, 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.
"The Belle of Amherst," 8 p.m., biographical portrait of Emily Dickinson by actress Ginger Grace; West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre, 3000 Stiles Road, Scottville; 845-3344.
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
Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $6 high school students, $5 children 13/younger, by Elk Rapids High School Drama Department; Elk Rapids High School auditorium, 308 Maguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids; tickets at the high school office, or call 264-8108, ext. 141.
"Same Time, Next Year," 8 p.m., $10, Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443.
Saturday, April 26
Art
"Exposures 2008" exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring art and creative writing by Leelanau County students chosen for the 2008 "Exposures" publication; Old Art Building, Leland.
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.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
Earth Day beach clean up, 9 a.m., meet at Sara Hardy Farmers Market parking lot, Grandview Parkway, TC; 922-4910, ext. 144.
TC Earth Day Celebration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Green Fair, GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St.; 1 p.m. Earth Day Parade, line up begins at noon at Central Grade School; followed by "zero waste" community picnic and puppet and mask performances at Hannah Park; 3-4:30 p.m. Earthworks Music Collective concert, GT Heritage Center; 510-3491 or www.littleartshram.org.
Willow Hill Mom-To-Mom Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., merchandise sorted by size ranging from infant to about grade six, $1 admission, proceeds benefit the school; Willow Hill Elementary School gym, 1250 Hill St., TC; 933-8540.
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.
Community Cooking Class and Herb Festival, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $20 includes lunch, information on cooking, growing and planting herbs, also herbal teas and herb plants for sale, by Still Grinning Kitchen; at Frankfort Recreation Center, 832 Main, Frankfort; 352-7669.
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.
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
Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella," 3 p.m. matinee following Princess Tea, tickets for tea $25 includes performance, lunch, cake, party favors and a photo with Cinderella; also 7 p.m. performance; $8 adults, $6 high school students, $5 children 13/younger, by Elk Rapids High School Drama Department; Elk Rapids High School auditorium, 308 Maguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids; tickets at the high school office, or call 264-8108, ext. 141.
"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.
GT Heritage Center's Lunch & a Movie series, 11:30 a.m., tour of center, soup and half-sandwich lunch, and Rich Brauer's "The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island," $12 person, $10 each for groups of six or more; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.
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.
Thursday, May 1
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.
Mt. Holiday, early 2008-09 season pass sale, $99, ends today; 3100 Holiday Road, TC; 938-2500.
The Swirl, galleries open 6 p.m., refreshments served 6:30 p.m., "Garden Party: Summer Entertaining" theme, $10 advance, $12.50 at the door, tickets limited, final event of the series; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Foreign Film Night, 6 p.m. potluck and socializing, 7 p.m. showing of "Amelie," bring dish to share and beverage for potluck, reservations required, no reservation needed for film only, free admission, donations welcome; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.
Just for Tweens, 6:30 p.m., ages 10-13; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767.
Sample class of the program "Women Writing for (a) Change," 7 p.m., free, registration limited; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-7700.
Interlochen
Creative Writing Reading, 7:30 p.m., free; The Writing House.
Friday, May 2
Art
Jewelry Trunk Show and meet the artists, 5-8 p.m., entire collections on display, selected jewelry on display in the gallery May 4-30, featuring Eugenie, Connie Dickhaut and Steve Blank; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; 398-4001.
TC Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 p.m., refreshments available at various locations, commemorative wine glass available to purchase, blank canvases for public to paint, walking maps available at participating businesses and Downtown Traverse City office; 23 galleries, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.com.
Countywide Student Art Show opening reception, 6-8 p.m., awards presented at 7 p.m., featuring work from elementary and high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.
Dance
Judy Harrison and Swing Shift, 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.
Music
A Concert of Bands, 5-8 p.m., $4 admission; TC College Preparatory Academy, 1402 Carlisle Road, TC; 929-4539.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, May 3
Art
Countywide Student Art Show and free family art day, exhibit on view 10 a.m.-1 p.m., hands-on arts and crafts projects, exhibit features work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
Jewelry Trunk Show and meet the artists, noon-4 p.m., entire collections on display, selected jewelry on display in the gallery May 4-30, featuring Eugenie, Connie Dickhaut and Steve Blank; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; 398-4001.
"Deep Thaw: Volume II" designers' trunk show, 1-8 p.m., jewelry, clothing, handbags, accessories, aprons and more from Gaia Nesvacil of Neashasha, Holly Wren Spaulding of Hende and Lillie Wolff Designs; hosted by Glenn Wolff Studio, 230 E. 14th, TC; 392-2528.
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.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
Dennos Museum Magical Family Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., explore math, science and art through the "Lightpaintings" and "CalculArt" exhibits; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC.
Two-day "Sip & Savor" wine trail event, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, noon-5 p.m. May 4, tour up to eight Leelanau County wineries, advance tickets required, $25/person includes commemorative winemakers poster and glass, and wine and food pairings at each winery; Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association; purchase tickets at www.lpwines.com.
Gardens in Literature luncheon, noon-2 p.m., presented by Iris Underwood, owner of Yule Love It Lavender Farm, $15, sponsored by Friends of the Library; at Lakeside Charlies, Cadillac; tickets at the Cadillac Library or by calling 779-0559.
Cherry Blossom Tea, 2 p.m., dress-up clothes and hats encouraged, sweets, savories, tea, music and door prizes, $12 adults, $6 ages 12/younger; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-7700.
TC Swim Club's "Surfin' USA" dinner/auction/treasure chest raffle, 5 p.m.,, $65/person, $40 corporate tables for eight; Williamsburg Dinner Theatre, Williamsburg; for ticket information, www.tcbreakers.com.
Teen Art CafÃ', 7-10 p.m., music, art, bands, dancers and more; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; www.justimagine.name.
Interlochen
IAA Jazz Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Dendrinos Chapel; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Music
Country singer Mark Wills, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom, Peshawbestown; tickets at Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek or call Star Tickets Plus, (800) 585-3737.
Blues duo Mulebone, 8 p.m., $13 advance, $15 at the door; Betsie Bay Inn and Restaurant, Frankfort; tickets at Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort Bookstore, Phoenix Cafe, and Oryana Natural Foods Market; 352-8090.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Theatreworks USA presents "Romeo and Juliet," doors open 6 p.m. for 7 p.m. show, $15 adults, $10 ages 14/younger; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.
Sunday, May 4
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.
"Sip & Savor" wine trail event concludes, noon-5 p.m., advance tickets required, $25/person; Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association, www.lpwines.com.
Vintage Fashion Show & Chocolate Decadence Buffet, 2-4 p.m., featuring the Norma Wilhelm Carroll collection, plus a tribute to TC businesswoman Kay Jerome, $20, benefits GT Heritage Center, reservations; City Opera House, East Front, TC; 995-0313.
Spring Music and Storytelling Benefit, 4-6 p.m., featuring Ann and Will Rowland, Mike Ridley and Johnathan Rand, $8 advance, $10 at the door, to benefit Gaylord Area Council for the Arts; at Evangelical Free Church, 1649 E. M-32, Gaylord; (989) 732-3242.
Music
Chamber Music North "Sundays at Three" concert, 3 p.m., Spring into The Prairie Winds, $25 advance, $30 at the door, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.dennosmuseum.org/milliken/
Blues duo Mulebone, 7:30 p.m., $13 advance, $15 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; tickets at Union Street Station and Oryana Natural Foods Market, 941-1930.
Monday, May 5
Art
Countywide Student Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
Etc.
Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m. showing of "Heima," a film by and about Sigur Rós, Iceland's famous musical group, sponsored by the Traverse Area District Library; at the State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.
Music
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Buddy Morrow, 8 p.m., $25 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Tuesday, May 6
Art
Countywide Student Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
Wednesday, May 7
Art
Countywide Student Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
Etc.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "Pillow Talk" (1969), $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.
Thursday, May 8
Art
"The Inuit Experience" adult workshop, 9:30 a.m.-noon today and May 15, discover Inuit art, culture and daily life, 'take you there" films, basics of printmaking, refreshments, discussion, $29 members, $39 non-members, registration required through NMC Extended Education, 995-1700, Code 9732; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC.
Countywide Student Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
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.
Book discussion group, 10 a.m. discussion of William Jamerson's "Big Shoulders"; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $15 students/seniors tonight only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Friday, May 9
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.
Interlochen
"Thoroughly Modern Millie, 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Music
Jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins in concert, 8 p.m., $20, "A Musical Tribute In Celebration of the Ladies of Cool ... Julie London, June Christy, Irene Kral and Anita O'Day"; Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple, Manistee; ticket available at Manistee City Hall, by calling 398-9770 or at the door.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, May 10
Art
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.
Introduction to Printmaking Techniques workshop/Collographs, 1-3 p.m., $8 members, $10 non-members, ages 12/older, registration required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.
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.
Mother's Day Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, doors open 7:30 p.m., music by Mike Ryba's Happy Polka Sound, $10; St. Rita/St. Joseph parish hall, 9243 County Road 667, Maple City; 228-6641.
Etc.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
Northern Michigan Anime Convention, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., with Tiffany Grant of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and "World of Warcraft" video parodyists Baka Savant, plus live action role playing events, dealer's room, fan artists room, anime screenings and lunchtime maid cafe, $15; Northwestern Michigan College campus, TC; www.nmacon.webs.com.
Community Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., TC community invites to either sell or shop at the indoor/outdoor sale, no charge for booth space or entry, table rental $10, food available to purchase; Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, 4050 Hammond Road East, TC; for booth reservations, call 947-2770.
Inaugural Pangea Day, 2-6 p.m., live video conference featuring film, visionary speakers and music, free, sponsored by TC College Preparatory Academy and State Theatre; at the State, 233 E. Front, TC; 499-8212 or www.pangeaday.org.
Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Interlochen
Student Art Exhibition opening, 4-6 p.m., free; Gallery.
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Music
Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Hollywood's Greatest Melodies," 8 p.m., rescheduled due to weather; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh, TC; www.tso-online.org.
Gopherwood Concerts present The Harvestmen, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students, at the door $12 and $6; Cadillac Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell, Cadillac; advance tickets at Persnickety; 775-2813.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, May 11
Music
Music by Rachel Borovik, 3-4:15 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 3 p.m., $18 adults, $15 students/seniors today only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Monday, May 12
Tuesday, May 13
Etc.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m. demonstration of "Cooking with Morels" by Executive Chef Ted Dizma and Resort culinary staff, complimentary samples, $15 fee per person, fee applied as credit to guest's dinner bill if having a three-course dinner after the demo, reservations recommended; Aerie Restaurant, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; 534-6800.
Wednesday, May 14
Etc.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "Earth Girls Are Easy" (1989), $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.
Thursday, May 15
Art
"The Inuit Experience" adult workshop, 9:30 a.m.-noon, discover Inuit art, culture and daily life, films, basics of printmaking, refreshments, discussion, $29 members, $39 non-members, registration required through NMC Extended Education, 995-1700, Code 9732; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC.
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.
International Affairs Forum, 6 p.m. lecture on "India and China in the Global Economy," Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.
"Reflections by the Bay" program, 7 p.m., "Poems" by Anne-Marie Oomen, free, public welcome; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St., Frankfort, 352-4671.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $15 students/seniors today only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Friday, May 16
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, May 17
Art
Dennos Museum Appraisal Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., by local art appraiser Don Butkovich, a maximum of two items per person, $5 fee per artwork, proceeds benefit the museum's programming fund, reservations required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or to reserve a time slot, 995-1573.
Etc.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
Children's Garden plant sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library front lawn, 610 Woodmere, TC; for details or to donate plants or garden-related items, call 938-2726.
Old Mission Peninsula Blossom Days, noon-5 p.m., tastings showcasing barrel and reserve wines, $15 includes souvenir glass and tastings at all five Old Mission wineries; 223-7615.
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Music
"Huron: Stars, Stripes & High Cs," 8 p.m., last in the Encore Winds' Great Lakes, Great Music series, with TC West Senior High Brass and Harry Goldson Young Artist Competition winner, $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 486-7200.
Theater
"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, May 18
Etc.
Old Mission Peninsula Blossom Days, noon-5 p.m., showcasing barrel and reserve wines, $15 includes souvenir glass and tastings at all five Old Mission wineries; 223-7615.
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 2 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.
Music
Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m., featuring Elk Rapids Jazz Band, Kingsley Jazz Band and Suttons Bay Jazz Band, $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Monday, May 19
Art
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles, 10:30-11:30 a.m., in conjunction with "Canvas: Exploring a 3D Environment" exhibit, for ages 3-5 and parent or grandparent, activities in the galleries, related story and art project, music admission plus $1 art supply fee; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.
Interlochen
Student film screenings, 7:30 p.m., free, DeRoy Center.
Tuesday, May 20
Etc.
Lecture and trunk show by professional quilter Lenore Crawford, 2 p.m., $15, space limited; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; for details or reservations, 352-5491.
Wednesday, May 21
Etc.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "On the Waterfront" (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.
PJ Storytime, 6:30 p.m., for families, stories, craft and snack, pajamas optional; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767.
Thursday, May 22
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.
Friday, May 23
Art
"Point Zero" Intuition-based Painting Workshop, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today through May 25, for artists and non-artists, facilitated by Deb Purdy of Chicago, limited enrollment; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; to register, www.geocities.com/studiopaint; for details, www.justimagine.name or 932-9808.
Etc.
Reservation deadline for History in Motion tour, May 31 trip to Sault Ste. Marie, $135 person includes transportation, lunch, all museum admission fees and escort, for individuals and families; sponsored by GT Heritage Center, for details or reservations, 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.
Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Saturday, May 24
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.
Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, $20 includes commemorative mug and tickets for beer, brats and Bavarian pretzels, live entertainment, sponsored by Michigan Brewers Guild; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.crystalmountain.com.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
Sunday, May 25
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.
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27
Wednesday, May 28
Etc.
Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), $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.
Thursday, May 29
Art
Strolling gallery talk, 10 a.m., explore "Robert Kennedy: The Last Campaign" and "Reflections of Superior" exhibits with Visual Arts/Education Director 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.
Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31
Etc.
GT Heritage Center "History in Motion" tour, 8 a.m. departure, 8 p.m. return, $135 person includes bus transportation, lunch, boat tour of Soo Locks, Museum Ship Valley Camp, Tower of History, and River of History Museum admissions, plus escort; departure from GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.
City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.
Music
Traverse Symphony Orchestra season finale "Votapek plays Rachmaninoff," 8 p.m., $19/$29/$36; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen; 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.
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