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Friday, May 15
Art
"Flowers and Pots: A Garden Show" exhibit/sale opens, on view through June 30, features flowers and flower-themed paintings by 12 Michigan artists and pottery by ceramist Matt McGovern, portion of sale proceeds benefit Glen Arbor Public Garden; Lake Street Studios' Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; open weekends through May, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily beginning in June; 334-3179.
Crystal Lake Art Center "Kan You Kumi? Kumihimo" class, 1-4 p.m., learn an ancient Japanese braiding technique, $10 members, $15 non-members, plus $15 materials; at the art center, 111 10th St., Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
"Small Works" exhibition and sale, 5 p.m. reception and preview, sale begins 5:30 p.m., featuring small works of art on view and for sale, priced $50 or less, sale continues May 16-17; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055.
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, mix of dance styles, participants will practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
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DPEC Independent Film Series presents "When I Find the Ocean," through May 16, Carmike Cinemas, TC.
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Music event, doors open 9 p.m., smoke-free, all ages welcome, free admission, music by Blue Dirt and the FunDubMentals; Radius Recording, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC.
Theater
Leelanau Historical Society presents the musical "Whaddaya Give," 7:30 p.m., written by Anne-Marie Oomen and loosely based on 1985 Roen family auction in Empire, $15 adults, $10 students; Old Art Building, Leland; tickets available at Leelanau Books, Leland Township Library, Brilliant Books, Painted Bird, Deering's Market, Horizon Books in TC, Omena Historical Society, Leelanau Historical Society or by calling 256-7475.
"Leading Ladies," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, May 16
Art
Artists/ Studio Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., gently used art and craft supplies, frames, tools, art work, books and more; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; 941-1806 or visit www.artcentertraversecity.com.
"Small Works" exhibition and sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring small works of art on view and for sale, priced $50 or less, sale continues May 17; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055.
Grand Traverse Academy's "Art in the Park" arts festival, 12:15-2:30 p.m., performances by music students, band and choir, student art work; at the school, 1245 Hammond Road East, TC.
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DPEC Independent Film Series presents "When I Find the Ocean," through May 16, Carmike Cinemas, TC.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Flowers by the Bay, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., arts and crafts, flowers from nurseries and garden centers, gardening and art demonstrations tent, children's activities, garden display, Taste of Spring Market by local chefs, more, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County; Open Space Park, Frankfort; 882-5264.
Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden Plant Sale, 9 a.m., plants, gardening books, garden items, proceeds benefit the children's garden; Traverse Area District Library front lawn, 610 Woodmere, TC; 938-2726.
Gaylord Antiques and Collectibles Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission; Pavilion, Court Street, downtown Gaylord; (989) 732-5392.
Lake Ann Lions Golf Outing, 9:30 a.m., rain or shine, 18-hole four-person scramble, shotgun start, $60 per golfer includes golf, cart and food; Mistwood Golf Club, 7568 Ole White Road, Lake Ann.
Leelanau County Cherry Blossom Tour, opening ceremony 9:30 a.m. with the National Cherry Queen, buses begin running 10 a.m., last bus departs 2 p.m., one-hour tour, music by Patrick Niemisto and Chris Skellenger, also free cherry bratwurst, cherry punch, cherry cookies and more; tour route begins and ends at Eagles Ridge Conference Center, Peshawbestown; 271-9895, www.leelanaunews.com, www.theconservancy.com or www.leelanauchamber.com.
Armed Forces Day celebration, 10 a.m. Patriotic Pancake Breakfast, 11 a.m. Patriotic crafts, both free with donations to soldiers' care packages; noon story time, 12:30 p.m. flag disposal ceremony and patriotic sing-along, stop in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. wearing red, white and blue and receive a free cookie and 10 percent off any red, white or blue item; Cherry Bowl Gifts and Goodies, 1234 U.S. 31 South, next to Cherry Bowl Drive-In, Honor.
Sterling silver wire bracelet class, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $20 class fee, $15 for sterling silver wire and supply kit, bring reading glasses if you need them; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front St., TC; for details or reservations, 932-9514.
Flowers, Fairies and Frogs event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., build a fairy house, plant a fairy garden, listen to the sounds of Michigan frogs, make a fuzzy noodle flower crown, discussion and book signing by Ed Arnfield, author of "Roadside Guide to Michigan Plants, Trees and Flowers: An Ecological Approach," charge for fairy garden planting, all other activities free, fairy attire encouraged; Enerdyne, 223 St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-6033.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Tobin Sprout of Leland, author of "Elliott"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Blossom Days celebration, noon-5 p.m., $15 per person includes commemorative wine glass and tastings at all seven Old Mission Peninsula wineries; tickets available at participating wineries; Old Mission; for details, call 223-4110 or visit www.wineriesofoldmission.com.
Basics of fly tying, 1:30 p.m., learn the basics of tying flies for fishing, supplies included, space limited, reservations required, free; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Comedy Night at Shay's Chop House, 6:30 p.m. dinner seating, 9 p.m. show featuring comedians Steve Lind and David Dyer, $15 show only; Shay's Chop House, 4427 Crescent Beach Road, Onekama; 889-3121 or shaschophouse@yahoo.com; for details, visit www.shayschophouse.com.
Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Back Porch Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., featuring Dave Boutette and Robin Lee Berry, followed by open mic/session time, smoke- and alcohol-free, family friendly, suggested donation $5/person, $10/family at the door, refreshments available; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 544-2305.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Brahms and More Brahms," 8 p.m., featuring violin soloist Rachel Barton Pine, $20/$30/$38/$45; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for ticket information, call 947-7120 or visit www.tso-online.org.
Theater
Leelanau Historical Society presents the musical "Whaddaya Give," 7:30 p.m., written by Anne-Marie Oomen and loosely based on 1985 Roen family auction in Empire, $15 adults, $10 students; Old Art Building, Leland; tickets available at Leelanau Books, Leland Township Library, Brilliant Books, Painted Bird, Deering's Market, Horizon Books in TC, Omena Historical Society, Leelanau Historical Society or by calling 256-7475.
"Leading Ladies," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, May 17
Art
"Small Works" exhibition and sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring small works of art on view and for sale, priced $50 or less; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055.
Dance
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by DJ, $7 per person, cash bar, for singles 21/older; The Terminal, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
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37th annual Blessing of the Bikes, gates open 9 a.m., blessing 1 p.m., rain or shine, $5 donation per motorcycle; Baldwin Airport, Baldwin; 854-4545.
Horse Plow Days, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, draft horses and mules in demonstrations and competition of plowing, dragging and discing, wagon rides and refreshments available, sponsored by Northwest Michigan Draft Horse & Mule Association; Spangler Farm, Hilltop Road, off M-37 four miles south of Chum's Corner; espirita1@aol.com.
Northwestern Michigan College Barbecue, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 for meal, variety of activities for all ages, World War II Veterans' Homecoming Tent, more; NMC main campus, TC.
Blossom Days celebration, noon-5 p.m., $15 per person includes commemorative wine glass and tastings at all seven Old Mission Peninsula wineries; tickets available at participating wineries; Old Mission; for details, call 223-4110 or visit www.wineriesofoldmission.com.
Elk Rapids Dessert Social and Rotary Show, 1-3 p.m. dessert social sponsored by Elk Rapids Lions, $5 for homemade desserts and beverages; 3 p.m. Rotary Show; Elk Rapids High School, Meguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids.
Interlochen
IAA Spring Dance Concert, 2 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Brahms and More Brahms," 3 p.m., featuring violin soloist Rachel Barton Pine, $20/$30/$38/$45; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for ticket information, call 947-7120 or visit www.tso-online.org.
Blues performer Alan Gerber, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph St., TC; advance tickets at Sleder's and Oryana Natural Foods Market.
Theater
Leelanau Historical Society presents the musical "Whaddaya Give," 3 p.m., written by Anne-Marie Oomen and loosely based on 1985 Roen family auction in Empire, $25 adults, $20 students, includes drawing and reception; Old Art Building, Leland; tickets available at Leelanau Books, Leland Township Library, Brilliant Books, Painted Bird, Deering's Market, Horizon Books in TC, Omena Historical Society, Leelanau Historical Society or by calling 256-7475.
"Leading Ladies," 3 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Monday, May 18
Etc.
Historical lecture, 7 p.m., "Interpreting Michigan's History and Culture Through the Arts" by Patricia Innis, Michigan Legacy Art Park Education Director, free, donations welcome; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; Dorothy Clore, 331-6587.
"Summerset: A Forum on the Robison Family Murder Tragedy," 7-8:30 p.m., featuring Rick Wiles, author of the white paper "Summerset: A Search For the Lost Truth of the Robison Family Murder Tragedy," Mardi Link, author of "When Evil Came to Good Hart," and retired Emmet County Prosecutor Wayne Richard Smith; Carnegie Building, 451 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; www.petoskeylibrary.org.
Interlochen
IAA Motion Picture Arts Screening, 7:30 p.m., free; DeRoy Center.
Music
TC Central Senior Select Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., featuring senior soloists; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 W. Seventh St., TC.
Tuesday, May 19
Etc.
GT Conservation District's "Peepers" program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., ages 3-5, "Dragonflies and Damselflies" theme, $3/child, exploration of nature and seasonal nature themes with early childhood educators and naturalists, indoor/outdoor activities, dress for the weather; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.
Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., free, Master Gardener points can be earned; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
MSUE Leelanau "Green Garden" Educational Series, 6-7:30 p.m., "No-Till" Gardening, $5 per person donation suggested, advance registration required, dress for the outdoors; private residence, 7555 E. Alpers Road, Lake Leelanau; and 6:30-8 p.m. "Container Gardening (Vegetables and Flowers)," may bring two-four gallon container and leave with a planted pot, $5 per person, Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Station, 6686 S. Center Highway, TC; for details or to register, 256-8323 or www.msue.msu.edu/leelanau.
Music
Grand Traverse Academy Elementary "Spring Sing," 6 p.m., featuring elementary music classes; at the school, small gym, 1245 Hammond Road East, TC.
Wednesday, May 20
Etc.
GT Conservation District Wildflower Walk, 6-7 p.m., learn to identify native wildflowers, $5 suggested donation; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
"Colonel Phil's Excellent Adventure" Travel Seminar, 6:30 p.m., details on upcoming trip to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., public welcome; Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral, Kalkaska.
Music
Grand Traverse Academy Elementary "Spring Sing," 6 p.m., featuring elementary music classes; at the school, small gym, 1245 Hammond Road East, TC.
Benefit concert for Pete's Place Youth Shelter/Third Level Crisis Intervention Center, 7 p.m., featuring singer/songwriter Mike Moran, $15 adults, $5 students; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 922-4802 or (800) 442-7315.
Thursday, May 21
Dance
Argentine Tango practice session, 7-8 p.m., $2/person, $5/couple per lesson; Beledi Global Dance Studio, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
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Plant and bird walk, 9 a.m., wear walking shoe and bring binoculars if your have them, sponsored by Plant It Wild; Esch Road Trailhead parking lot, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; Carolyn Thayer, 352-6962.
Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society meeting and program, 1 p.m., program on "Publishing Your Family History" by Tom Vranich, public and guests welcome; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr., TC; 935-0152 or http://grandtraverseregion.com/gtags/index.htm.
Mario Kart multi-player gaming tournament, 1-4 p.m., free, ages 12/older, snacks and beverages provided; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.
International Affairs Forum with David S. Broder, cancelled due to illness; 995-1700.
Write Bloody Poetry Olympics-A Show Down, 8 p.m., poetry competition, music and comedy, featuring word stunt challenges, audience obstacle course and audience participation followed by dance party hosted by DJ Tanner, $15 adults, $10 students; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for details, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.
Music
Grand Traverse Academy Elementary "Spring Sing," 6 p.m., featuring elementary music classes; at the school, small gym, 1245 Hammond Road East, TC.
Rendezvous 12 at the Jazz Club musical revue, 7 p.m. tonight through May 23, different line-up each night, by TC Central High School choir students and ensembles, David Chown at the piano and the Rendezvous Band, $15 adults, $10 students; TC Central High School auditorium, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC; for tickets, call 933-3573.
Theater
"Leading Ladies," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Friday, May 22
Art
Preview opening reception, 6-8 p.m., "An American Century: Paintings from the Manoogian Collection" exhibit, on view through Aug. 8, preview tickets $30 each and include hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and music by pianist Howard Richards; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 471 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Dance
Dance Arts Academy Spring Concert, 6 p.m. Children's concert by dancers age 3/older, $10 advance, $15 at the door; and 8 p.m. upper level concert with premieres from DAA's award-winning faculty and guest artists, plus farewell compositions by senior students and more; both concerts at Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; $15 advance, $20 at the door; advance tickets at Diva Dancewear in the Horizon/Progressive Mall, TC; 941-4234.
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Mosaic II: A Multi-Media Performance Art Residency, 2 p.m., featuring fifth-grade students at Frankfort Elementary School, free admission, sponsored by Crystal Lake Art Center and Michigan Dance Collective; Frankfort/Elberta Elementary School gym, Frankfort; 352-4151.
TADL BATL multi-game open play, 3-5:30 p.m., free, all ages welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Music
Local bluegrass/gospel group One Accord, 2 p.m., concert, 3 p.m. banana split dessert social, free, public invited; Glen Eagle Retirement Community, 3950 Sumac Dr., TC; 935-4553.
Rendezvous 12 at the Jazz Club musical revue, 7 p.m., by TC Central High School choir students and ensembles, David Chown at the piano and the Rendezvous Band, $15 adults, $10 students; TC Central High School auditorium, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC; for tickets, call 933-3573.
Singer/songwriter Drew Nelson, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Cuppa Joe's, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Borders Books, Patisserie Amie, or call 929-3254.
Theater
"Leading Ladies," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, May 23
Art
Cadillac Art Walk, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, sponsored by Downtown Cadillac Association; downtown businesses, Cadillac; 775-9776 or www.downtowncadillac.com.
Dance
Dance Arts Academy Spring Concert, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Children's concert by dancers age 3/older, $10 advance, $15 at the door; and 3 p.m. upper level concert with premieres from DAA's award-winning faculty and guest artists, plus farewell compositions by senior students and more; both concerts at Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; $15 advance, $20 at the door; advance tickets at Diva Dancewear in the Horizon/Progressive Mall, TC; 941-4234.
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GT Conservation District "Dawn Chorus: Who Really Owns the Woods and River" program, 6:30-8 a.m., all ages, enjoy birding "by ear" and a short nature walk, $5 suggested donation, coffee and doughnuts provided, space limited, registration required; Oleson Pavilion behind Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Frankfort Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "It's In the Bag" first year "open all year" anniversary celebration, Market Bags printed with custom artwork of the market available to purchase; local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Open Space Park, Frankfort; 882-5264.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., River Street, downtown Elk Rapids; 264-8202.
Morels & Other Spring Mushrooms, 10 a.m. mushroom hunt, second hunt noon-1:30 p.m., for children 12/older and adults, bring a bite to eat if staying for the second hunt; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
"It's the Small Things" miniatures show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring miniatures, dollhouses, room box scenes, dioramas by the Great Lakes Modeling Club, fundraiser for Grand Traverse Heritage Center, $5 adults, $2 ages 4-17, free ages 3/younger; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313.
Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Petoskey Stone hunt, stone skipping contest, student essay contest, seminars, demonstrations of Petoskey stone cutting, polishing and jewelry making, kids' fishing pond, Albo the Clown, juggler Tommy Tropic, music and food; Barnes Park, Eastport.
Psychic Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., tarot readings, channeling, reiki, numerology, astrology, intuitive energy healing, massages and more; Higher Self Book Store, East Front Street, TC; 941-5805.
Program and book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Reiki Master Sharon Baker, author of "Healing with Hands: Miracles, Inspiration and Science"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Crystal Mountain Resort's Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, 4-8 p.m., sample microbrews and specialty brats, music by The Outer Vibe, $5 admission includes entertainment; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville; www.crystalmountain.com.
Music
Rendezvous 12 at the Jazz Club musical revue, 7 p.m., by TC Central High School choir students and ensembles, David Chown at the piano and the Rendezvous Band, $15 adults, $10 students; TC Central High School auditorium, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC; for tickets, call 933-3573.
Violinist Stanislav Pronin, 8 p.m., $20 adults, $5 preschool-12th grade; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Theater
"Leading Ladies," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, May 24
Dance
Dance Arts Academy Spring Concert, 1 p.m. children's concert by dancers age 3/older, $10 advance, $15 at the door; and 3 p.m. upper level concert with premieres from DAA's award-winning faculty and guest artists, plus farewell compositions by senior students and more; both concerts at Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; $15 advance, $20 at the door; advance tickets at Diva Dancewear in the Horizon/Progressive Mall, TC; 941-4234.
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Dawn Patrol Fly-In Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., sponsored by Local Pilots Unicom 123.0, public welcome, $6 adults, $3 ages 4-12; Home Acres Airport (Y91), big hangar, corner of Beeler and McGee roads, Lake City.
Interlochen Farm Market opens for season, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown produce and goods; M-137, south of U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-9105 or info@earthnhearth.com.
"It's the Small Things" miniatures show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring miniatures, dollhouses, room box scenes, dioramas by the Great Lakes Modeling Club, fundraiser for Grand Traverse Heritage Center, $5 adults, $2 ages 4-17, free ages 3/younger; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313.
Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free, naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, Rail Trail parking area, 1/4 mile from Alden Highway entrance, Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Rhubarb Social, noon-3 p.m., rain or shine, music by The Front Porch Pickers, dunk tank, raffle, sing-along, $3 for rhubarb pie a la mode or rhubarb desserts, $3 for hot dog, chips and drink, whole pies $10; Bear Lake Christian Church, M-72, 12 miles east of Kalkaska.
Book signing, noon-3 p.m., by Jim Volz, author of the new cookbook "Dinner on the Porch"; Crystal Crate & Cargo, downtown Beulah; 882-5294.
Music
Sunday Celtic/Folk Tunes Sessions, 1-3 p.m., hosted by Gail Gerrie and John Richey, free; Walloon Village General Store, M-75, Walloon Lake; 535-2478.
Northern Michigan Brass Band 10th Anniversary Celebration, 3 p.m., 30-piece British-style ensemble, $10 adults, $8 students; Peterman Auditorium, Elk Rapids High School, Meguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids; advance tickets at www.TREATickets.com, also available at the door.
Antrim County Community Choir presents a Patriotic/Americana Concert, 7 p.m., medley of folk, country and gospel songs plus a tribute to U.S. Armed Forces, free, donations accepted; Performing Arts Center, Bellaire High School, Bellaire.
Dennis Palmer & Friends CD Release Concert, 7-9 p.m., performing music from his new CD "The Reminder"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Monday, May 25
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Benzie County Memorial Day services, 9:10 a.m. Champion Hill Cemetery; 9:30 a.m. Benzonia Township Cemetery; and 9:45 a.m. Joyfield Township Cemetery; sponsored by Benzie County Veterans Unit #7544.
Flag-raising ceremony, 11 a.m., in memory of U.S. service men and women; The Village at Bay Ridge, West Building flag pole, 3950 Scenic Ridge, TC; 932-9455.
Memorial Day Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $6 adults, $3 children 12/younger, free for preschoolers; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.
Memorial Day Parade and services, noon parade, followed by services at Alden Depot Park and Helena Township Cemetery, Alden; 331-5109.
Tuesday, May 26
Etc.
GT Conservation District's "Peepers" program for preschoolers concludes, 10-11:30 a.m., ages 3-5, Wrap-up, recap and ideas for a fun-filled summer, $3/child, indoor/outdoor activities, dress for the weather; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., free, Master Gardener points can be earned; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
The Potter's House Book Club, 6:30-8 p.m. discussion of Truman Capote's "Breakfast at Tiffany's"; Horizon Books lower level, 243 E. Front St., TC; 631-3624 or admin@pottershouseucc.org.
MSUE Leelanau "Green Garden" Educational Series, 6:30-8 p.m., "Backyard Composting," repeat of April 30 session, $5 per person donation suggested, advance registration required; Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Station, 6686 S. Center Highway, TC; for details or to register, 256-8323 or www.msue.msu.edu/leelanau.
Wednesday, May 27
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Traverse Area District Library, 10:30 a.m. "Fun, High Energy Movement and Music" with Kat Brown, free, ages 2-5, parent participation encouraged; and 7 p.m. program by Bob Downes, author of "Planet Backpacker," free; 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
GT Conservation District "Nature in Silence" program, 6-7 p.m., explore nature in silence, heighten your senses with your full focus on the sights and sounds of the woods, $5 suggested donation; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
"How to Backpack Around the World" Sight & Sound Presentation, 7 p.m., by Robert Downes, author of "Planet Backpacker," Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Thursday, May 28
Dance
Argentine Tango practice session, 7-8 p.m., $2/person, $5/couple per lesson; Beledi Global Dance Studio, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
Etc.
Benzie Area Historical Society's Spring Luncheon and Walk, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. luncheon, 1:30-3 p.m. self-guided tours of attractions, $25 per person advance, $30 at the door; held at Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; advance tickets at the Benzie Area Historical Museum, Crystal Crate & Cargo, the Book Store and Crystal Mountain Resort's front desk; also 11-11:30 a.m. at the door; 882-5539.
Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.
MSUE Leelanau "Green Garden" Educational Series, 6-7:30 p.m., Salad Gardening-From the Garden to Table, $5 per person donation suggested, advance registration required, dress for the outdoors, demo of salads and dressings to make at home, recipes provided, bring a fork for sampling; private residence, 7555 E. Alpers Road, Lake Leelanau; for details or to register, 256-8323 or www.msue.msu.edu/leelanau.
Book signing and wine reception, 7 p.m., with Doug Stanton, author of "Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan," $10 adults, $5 ages 19/younger, tickets available online at www.TREATickets.com or at Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., proceeds benefit Pathfinder Scholarship Fund; program at City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., discussion of new manga series, free, for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older, participants need not have read the series; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
"After School Brawl" Wii Gaming Tournament, 7-9 p.m., sign-in at 6:45 p.m., first of six gaming events, all ages welcome, free; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; to reserve a slot in the tournament go to www.aldenlib.info/gt, for details, call 331-4318.
Music
Grand Traverse Academy Secondary bands and choirs "Spring Concert," 6:30-8 p.m., school big gym, 1245 Hammond Road East, TC.
Friday, May 29
Dance
Dance Center's Extrava-Dance-A Concert Series, 6:30 p.m. Ovation Concert featuring students ages 6/older, $15 advance, $20 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Dance Center, 225 E. 14th St., TC, or by calling 947-6820.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, mix of dance styles, participants will practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Saturday, May 30
Art
Artist reception, 4-6 p.m., "North Channel-Lake Huron Show" featuring watercolors by Betty Bea Washburn and guest artists, on view through June 23; Cycling Salamander Art Gallery, 2217 U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix; www.cyclingsalamander.com.
Dance
Dance Center's Extrava-Dance-A Concert Series, 9:30 and 11 a.m. young children's concerts by preschool and kindergarten students, $12 advance, $15 at the door; 1 p.m. Ovation Concert and 6:30 p.m. Encore Concert, both featuring students 6/older, Ovation/Encore tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Dance Center, 225 E. 14th St., TC, or by calling 947-6820.
Etc.
Birding with Eyes & Ears, 8 a.m., naturalist-led hike, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Frankfort Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb" theme, rhubarb recipes available from vendors, local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Open Space Park, Frankfort; 882-5264.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Blessing of the Fleet ceremony, 9:30-10 a.m. invocation and ceremony, 10-11 a.m. potluck breakfast (bring table service and dish to pass), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. displays and booths, noon Coast Guard fly-over and rescue simulation; Elmwood Marina, M-22, Greilickville.
Downtown BBQ, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., to celebrate downtown construction and changes, games, free food, live music, activities and more; downtown Cadillac; for a list of activities, go to www.downtowncadillac.com.
"Celebrate Island Style," 6-10 p.m., Caribbean-inspired fundraiser for Project Unity for Life, $40 each, $75/two, $250/table for eight; Williamsburg Theatre's outdoor pavilion, Williamsburg; for tickets, contact Kathy Stone, 218-0566 or kstone@projectunityforlife.com.
Cherryland Humane Society's "Hair Ball," 6:30 p.m., heavy hors d'oeuvres by Apache Trout Grill, live auction, raffle, pet fashion show by Posh Pet Boutique, Best in Show Hair Contest, dancing, live band, formal attire encouraged, $50; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; tickets available at the Humane Society or Pavlova Salon.
Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Music
Musical Celebration of the life of the late Dave Walker, 2 p.m. reception with light refreshments, 3 p.m. concert, everyone welcome; TC Central High School auditorium, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC.
Sunday, May 31
Dance
Dance Center's Extrava-Dance-A Concert Series, 1 p.m. p.m. Encore Concert featuring students 6/older, $15 advance, $20 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Dance Center, 225 E. 14th St., TC, or by calling 947-6820.
Etc.
Interlochen Farm Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown produce and goods; M-137, south of U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-9105 or info@earthnhearth.com.
Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free, naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, Rail Trail parking area, 1/4 mile from Alden Highway entrance, Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Music
Chateau Chantal's Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5:30 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, free admission, select Chateau Chantal wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, north of Mapleton; 223-4110 or wine@chateauchantal.com.
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