Entertainment Calendar: 04/25/2008

April 25, 2008 01:14 pm

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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.

Wine dinner, with Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer, limited seating, $85 person; The Boathouse, 14039 Peninsula Dr., Old Mission; 223-4030.

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.

Tributaries Contemporary Gallery grand opening reception, 4-7 p.m., public invited; 2134 S. Main St., Central Lake; 930-4946 or www.tributariesart.com.

Reception and gallery walk, 6:30-8 p.m., "Bobby Kennedy: A Time It Was" exhibit by photojournalist Bill Eppridge, with special guest Frank Mankiewicz, press secretary to the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

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.

Festival of Hobbies, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free admission, with Northern Michigan Radio Control swap shop, demonstrations of Hot Wheels race track, helicopter and drawings, food available; Grand Traverse County Civic Center, Civic Center Drive, TC; 947-1353.

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.

Program by Frank Mankiewicz, Bobby Kennedy's press secretary, 10 a.m., in conjunction with "Bobby Kennedy: A Time It Was" exhibit by photojournalist Bill Eppridge; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

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.

Lovells Township Trout Opener, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., fly-tying with Jeff "Bear" Andrews 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m., and 1-2 p.m. program by trout fisheries research biologist Gaylord Alexander, lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m., also "Legends of the North Branch-Thomas E. Douglas" exhibit, free, sponsored by Lovells Township Historical Society; at Lovells Township hall and grounds; (989) 348-4880 or (989) 348-3084.

Children's Hour at the Mills, 10-11 a.m., stories, music, games, crafts, refreshments, parents welcome to stay, free; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-0591.

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.

Almira Historical Museum open house, 1-4 p.m., view exhibits and explore volunteer opportunities; 19440 Maple St., Lake Ann.

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.

Art 180, 6-9 p.m., informal mini-gallery, artists welcome to display their work, meet other artists, sell work with no commission, sponsored by Parkside Arts Council; Shorts Brewing Company, 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 350-1513 or www.parksidearts.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.

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.

Bruce Catton Historical Awards, 4 p.m., for outstanding high school essays, winning essays read by adult thespians and speakers; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-0591.

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.

NMC choral concert, 3 p.m., with Chamber Singers and Grand Traverse Chorale, $8 adults, $6 children 12/younger and seniors 62/older; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; tickets at the door.

Chateau Chantal's "Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset," 3-5:30 p.m., with Jeff Haas Trio and special guests vocalist Rachel Borovik and saxophonist Myles Boothroyd, 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.

Theater

Table reading of "Nobody's Business" screenplay, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC.

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.

Theater

Interlochen Theater students present one-act comedy "This Is A Play," 8 p.m., donations welcome; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; 932-9808 or www.justimagine.name.

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

Art

Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages, deadline for submissions is May 16; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.

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.

Pamper Party, 6:30-8 p.m., learn to make body salt scrub, bring small jar or container, with Lezli Turowski, reservations required; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

"Women Writing for (a) Change" sampler class, 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

Opening reception, 4-6 p.m., for "Natural World" exhibit of art by Carl James Freeman, on view during normal business hours through Aug. 21; West Michigan National Bank & Trust, 501 Main, Frankfort; 352-9655.

First Fridays at Fish Studios, 5-8 p.m., new work by Christ Lensch and Richard Schemm at Misfits Salon and Gallery; handwoven, hand-dyed rugs by Krys Lieffers at Turtle Island Fibers; new work by Glenn Wolff at Glenn Wolff Studio; Fish Studios, 230 E. 14th, TC; 941-0077.

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.

Cadillac Square and Round Dance Club's Cinco de Mayo dance, 7-7:30 p.m. pre-rounds, 7:30-10 p.m. squares, all western-style square dancers welcome; Franklin Elementary School, 505 Lester, Cadillac; 775-2697.

Etc.

TSO Associates' Classique Junque sale donations accepted, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., sale opens 8 a.m. May 3, no clothing or treadmills accepted; Union Hall, corner of Rose and Hannah streets, TC; 334-4902.

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

Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages, deadline for submissions is May 16; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.

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

"Spring Swing" dance, 7-11 p.m., light dinner and beverages included, dance instructors on-site, all ages and abilities welcome, $5 advance, $8 at the door; Gilbert Lodge, Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; maps and tickets available at www.iDanse.org.

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.

TSO Associates' Classique Junque sale, 8 a.m., proceeds benefit Traverse Symphony Orchestra; Union Hall, corner of Rose and Hannah, TC; 334-4902.

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.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.

"Wings and Things" adult/family discovery hike, 10 a.m., discover butterflies, birds, spring wildflower and more, collection nets provided, bring binoculars, reservations required; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.

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.

An American Girl Doll Garden Party Tea, 1 p.m. tea, $2, bring tea cup, tea, punch and desserts served, American Girl Doll collection on display, raffle for 2008 American Girl Doll of the Year, raffle tickets $1 each, photo opportunities in front of garden backdrop; East Jordan High School cafeteria; and 2 p.m. showing of "The Secret Garden," free; East Jordan Community Auditorium, East Jordan; proceeds benefit Jordan Valley Library Friends' children's programming.

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, advance tickets only; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-7700.

Beginning beading class, 2-5 p.m., wire work with Tree of Life pendant, $25 class fee, $15 kits; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front, TC; sign up in person or call 932-9514.

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

GT Chorus of Sweet Adelines' Idol Competition, open to students in grades six-12, contestants perform one solo song from a music theater production, $5 registration fee; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; for details, call 271-4010 or www.grandtraversechorus.org.

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.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with El Oro del Norte, 7-10 p.m., Mexican light cuisine and dancing, Tejana music with El Oro del Norte (the Rangel family), $25; North and South Lounges of Administrative and Conference Center, West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; 845-3344 or www.westshore.edu.

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

Etc.

Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

"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, 106 E. 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.

Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer fundraiser, 4-7 p.m., dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions, $20 adults, $10 ages 4-12, free for ages 3/younger; Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State, TC; tickets at TBAYS/Just for Kicks office, McLain Cycle and Fitness locations, at the door.

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/.

Spring Sing, 4 p.m., community invited to join several church choirs in congregational singing led by the Rev. Marv Rosa, sponsored by Benzie County Ministerial Association; St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Road, Beulah; 651-0311.

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.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre presents "The Doctor In Spite of Himself," 7 p.m., $6, geared toward teens and adults, tickets at the door only starting at 6:30 p.m.; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.

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.

Bag Lady Lunch, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., bags created by local artists will be auctioned, prizes for off-the-wall categories awarded, $25 includes lunch, cash bar available, sponsored by Parkside Arts Council; for details or to register, 533-6208 or jeslick746@charter.net.

Etc.

Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m. showing of "Heima," a film by and about Sigur RÃ³s, 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

Etc.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Spring Fling, 5-9 p.m., 50 percent of proceeds benefit Grass River Natural Area; Dockside, 6340 Old Torch Lake Drive, Bellaire; 533-8314.

Wednesday, May 7

Art

Etc.

Beading class, 6-8 p.m., create a summer necklace, geared toward beginners, $15 class fee, kits $15 or less; Nawbin Beads, 925 E. Front, TC; 932-9514.

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.

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.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

Friday, May 9

Art

Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages, deadline for submissions is May 16; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.

Dance

Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing), 7:30-9:30 p.m., no experience required, $5-$10 suggested donation; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 11th, TC.

Etc.

Child & Family Services' Festival of Tables Gala Preview, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $100 per person, couples' cocktails and hors d'oeuvres party, live auction, complimentary valet parking; Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; for tickets, visit www.festivaloftables.org.

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

Richie Havens in concert, 8 p.m., $35 to $50, cash bar available; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Opera House box office, at www.cityoperahouse.org or call 941-8082.

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

World Bellydance Day, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., free classes and performances, 11:30 a.m.-noon pre-natal bellydance; 12:15-1 p.m. beginner Bellydance Goddess; 1-1:30 p.m. performance; 1:30-2:15 p.m. choreography 101; 2:15-2:45 p.m. veil technique class; 2:45-3:30 p.m. performance; 3:30-4 p.m. beginner bellydance; 4-4:30 p.m. introduction to finger cymbals (zills); 4:30-5 p.m. performance; participants invited to donate the cost of a class to Michael's Place; Beledi Global Dance & Boutique, 332 E. Front, TC; 932-0668 or www.belediglobaldancecenter.com.

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.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.

Greensky Hill Church craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., wood furniture, Native flutes, food available including fry bread, proceeds benefit July camp meeting; Native American Greensky Hill Church, Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix.

Child & Family Services' Festival of Tables Ladies' Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $50 person, $500 reserved table of 10, traditional luncheon with raffle packages and more; Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; for tickets, visit www.festivaloftables.org.

Leelanau County Cherry Blossom Tour, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., buses depart at 20-minute intervals, seating on a first come, first served basis, free, also free Pleva's cherry brats and Cherry Republic Boomchunka cookies; Binsfeld Center, Lake Leelanau; maps available for those who wish to take the tour in their own vehicles.

"Wings and Things" adult/family discovery hike, 10 a.m., discover butterflies, birds, spring wildflower and more along the Fox Den Trail, collection nets provided, bring binoculars, reservations required; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.

Flower Fun Super Saturday, 1:30 p.m., stories and crafts for Mother's Day, plant a small container garden with plants provided by Friends of the Library, no age limit, bring small basket or use one provided; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Mother-Daughter Tea, 2-4 p.m., finger foods and tea, reservations not required but appreciated; Alden United Methodist Church, 9015 Helena Road, Alden; for details or reservations, Darlene Page, 331-6300, or Jackie Dewey, 331-4468.

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

Etc.

Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Music

Music by Rachel Borovik, 3-4:15 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC.

Theater

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 2 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

"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.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.

Beading class, 6-8 p.m., make three pair of earrings, $15 class fee, kits $15 or less; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front, TC; 932-9514.

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.

Life Drawing, 7-10 p.m., with artist and printmaker Chad Pastotnik; 733 E. Cayuga, Bellaire; 350-1513 or www.parksidearts.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.

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

Art

Deadline for Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.

Etc.

Poet/musician Derrick Brown, 7:30 p.m., author of "Born in the Year of the Butterfly Knife" and "I Love You Is Back"; $20; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Opera House box office, at www.cityoperahouse.org or call 941-8082.

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.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Used Book Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by Friends of the Kalkaska County Library; Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral St., Kalkaska.

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.

Movie Time, 3 p.m. screening of "Enchanted," free admission and popcorn; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

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

Riverside Shakespeare auditions for "Romeo and Juliet," 1:30-5 p.m., prepare short Shakespeare monologue and be ready to read from the script (Folger edition recommended); Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 941-4953.

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Sunday, May 18

Etc.

Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.

Theater

Monday, May 19

Art

ArtServe Michigan regional community meeting, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free for anyone interested in Michigan's arts, cultural and creative communities, includes legislative breakfast, advocacy updates, regional highlights, communications training; NorthSky Nonprofit Network, TC; for details or reservations, contact Simon Perazza, (248) 912-0760, ext. 4 or simon@artservemichigan.org.

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.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.

Advanced beading class, 6-8 p.m., create a wrapped button bracelet, $15 class fee, kits $15 or less; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front, TC; 932-9514.

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.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Sunday, May 25

Art

Etc.

Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Music

Chateau Chantal's "Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset," 3-5:30 p.m., with Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson, Chateau wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; 15900 Rue de Vin, TC; 223-4110.

Theater

Theatre Works presents "If You Give A Mouse a Cookie and Other Story Books," 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., geared toward children, $10 adults, $5 ages 12/younger; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Monday, May 26

Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27

Etc.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.

Etc.

Gallery Talk in conjunction with "Bobby Kennedy: A Time It Was" exhibit, 10 a.m., informal gallery walk and discussion of Kennedy exhibit with curator Gail Hosner-DeMeyere; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell Petoskey; 347-4337.

Friday, May 30

Art

A Taste of New Orleans fundraiser for Parkside Arts Council, 6:3-7 p.m. intro to contra dancing with dancing until 10 p.m., music by Bo-Bassa, food from Pearl's, games, prizes, $25 per person; reservations advised; Banks Township Hall, Ellsworth; 350-1513 or send check payable to Parkside Arts Center, P.O. Box 163, Bellaire, MI 49615.

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.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.