Entertainment Calendar: 05/16/2008

May 16, 2008 02:13 pm

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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/.

Opening reception, 5-9 p.m., "Two Best Buddies Named Bob" exhibit of art by Bob James and Bob Stehouwer, on view through June 15; Artcenter Traverse City Downtown, in Radio Centre, 300 E. Front, TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.

Dance

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

Argentine Tango Milonga, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 per person, Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.

Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, $5 at the door, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes; NMC Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.

Etc.

Empire Asparagus Festival, premiere screening of "Asparagus! Stalking the American Life, fun run/walk, parade, food tent, recipe contest, asparagus mystic, dinner, wine tasting, concert featuring 3 Hour Tur and more; Empire; www.empirechamber.com.

Old Mission Women's Club garage sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., profits benefit local charitable and educational organizations; St. Joseph Catholic Church's Denay Hall, Center Road, TC.

Upscale Resale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., by Presbyterian Women; at First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce, Elk Rapids.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Cindy Sabotka, author of her memoir "Life is Like a Line"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Music

TC Central High School "Rendezvous at the Jazz Club" concert, 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Central High School, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC.

Theater

"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by Leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.

An Evening of Children's Theatre, 7 p.m., two one-act plays by West Senior High drama students, $5 general admission; WSH, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 933-7509.

Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 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.

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.

Kirtland's Warbler Festival, nature presentations, live animals, kids' fishing pond, food, live music and more, $5 button required for ages 15/older; Kirtland Community College, 10775 N. St. Helen Road, Roscommon; for complete details, visit www.warbler.kirtland.edu.

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.

Friske's Orchards Blossom Festival, 8-11 a.m. pancake breakfast, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. family entertainment, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. wagon rides; 10743 US 31, Atwood; 599-2604.

Old Mission Women's Club garage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., profits benefit local charitable and educational organizations; St. Joseph Catholic Church's Denay Hall, Center Road, TC.

GT Conservation District Native Plants Sale, 8 a.m.-4 pm., variety of flowers, grasses and ground covers; GT Civic Center's Howe Arena, TC; for a list of plants available visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

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.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.

Friends of the Interlochen Public Library plant sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., hanging baskets, annuals, perennials and geraniums; Ric's Corner, U.S. 31 and M-137, Interlochen; 276-6767.

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.

Downtown Antiques and Collectibles Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., more than 20 dealers, appraisals for a small fee by certified appraiser Sandy Pendygraft, free admission; under the Pavilion, between Main and First streets, Gaylord; (989) 732-5392.

TC Odyssey of the Mind teams' car wash and flower/plant sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., flats of flowers, vegetables and herbs, hanging baskets, to raise money to send the teams to OM World Finals, soft drinks and hot dogs available; Oak Park School, TC.

Upscale Resale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-noon, by Presbyterian Women; at First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce, Elk Rapids.

Grass River Natural Area presents "Morels & Other Spring Mushrooms," 10 a.m., for adults and children 12/older, learn about mushroom habitat, search for possible spots, second hunt held noon-1:30 p.m., members $7 adults, $5 children, $15 families, non-members $10 adults, $5 children, $20 families; GRNA, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Wings & Things hike, 10 a.m., collection nets provided, bring binoculars, free, reservations required; meet at Oleson Pavilion, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.

Hum-A-Long North and Youth Llama Day, 10 a.m., demonstrations, spinning, felting, showing alpacas and llamas, also show classes, free admission for spectators, small fee for those showing; Snow Moon Ranch, Maple City; signs posted from M-72 and Maple City; 228-6128.

"Pennies for Peace" party, 10:30 a.m., view documentary film "The Story of Pennies for Peace," help fill the five-gallon jug, make a penny craft and enjoy tea and sugar cookies, no reservations needed; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 223-7700.

Flower Fairy Fantasy, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., build fairy houses, plant fairy gardens, other craft projects, create Flat Fairies, coffee from Higher Grounds, more, free (fee for garden materials); Enerdyne, 223 St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-6033.

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.

VFW Mother-Daughter Banquet, noon, $5 includes luncheon, entertainment, games, prizes and story teller; VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC

Book signing, 1-3 p.m. by young readers' author Janie Lynn Panagopoulos; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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

TC Central High School "Rendezvous at the Jazz Club" concert, 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Central High School, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC.

"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

TC Children's Theatre presents "The Bully Show," 11 a.m., free, donations welcome, play deals with bullying in schools; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; TCCT, 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.

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.

An Evening of Children's Theatre, 7 p.m., two one-act plays by West Senior High drama students, $5 general admission; WSH, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 933-7509.

Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.

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

Sunday, May 18

Art

Artist reception, noon-2 p.m., with photographer Harry Lipka, exhibit of his work on view through June 27; North Peak Brewery Back Room Gallery, 400 W. Front St., TC.

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., $7 at the door, cash bar, variety of music by DJ, for ages 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

Etc.

GT Conservation District Native Plants Sale, 10 a.m.-4 pm., variety of flowers, grasses and ground covers; GT Civic Center's Howe Arena, TC; for a list of plants available, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Nature North, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., beginning birder workshop, "Birdie Bingo," "Great Migration Game," binocular making, "Aliens from the Deep" and more, free admission; GT County Civic Center, TC; 271-3738.

NMC Barbecue, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., drawing for full-tuition scholarship, anyone who buys a ticket is eligible, also free admission to Dennos Museum and Rogers Observatory, children's activities, entertainment and more, $5 advance, $6 on Barbecue day, shuttles available from campus parking areas; NMC main campus, TC; tickets at NMC, Oleson's Food Stores, local financial institutions, area elementary schools, TC Chamber of Commerce, TC Convention & Visitors Bureau, Terrace Shopper, Holiday Shopper (Acme), Grand Traverse Mall at the Michigan Army National Guard office, and Elmbrook Golf Course; 995-1020.

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., with 12:30 p.m. non-denominational "Blessing of the Blossoms" at Chateau Chantal, live music by the Shoreliners Quartet, complimentary continental breakfast, wine tasting and Sara Lee Cherry pies; event showcases barrel and reserve wines, $15 includes souvenir glass and tastings at all five Old Mission wineries; 223-7615.

Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;

"An Afternoon of Fun with Curious George and Arthur," 1-5 p.m., stories and special activities, selected Curious George and Arthur books available to purchase, advance reservations suggested, free with museum admission, of $6 for ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

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

Dorothy Gerber Strings Program and Crooked Tree Youth Orchestras spring concert, 3 p.m., free, Boyne City High School, Boyne City.

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

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.

Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 3 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.

Monday, May 19

Art

"Memories of the Summer Cottage" exhibit opens, featuring photos by Dietrich Floeter from Barbara Siepker's book "The Historic Cottages of Glen Lake" and cottage photos from the Traverse City Area Historical Society's archives, on view through Sept. 27; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; hours through May 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., starting in June hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., admission $3 adults, $1.50 students, free for 6/younger; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.

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.

Etc.

TC Odyssey of the Mind teams present performances, raffle and desserts, 7 p.m., $5 per person; West Senior High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 392-1994 or e-mail keallach@charter.net.

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.

Living History Series, 2 p.m., "Living in Traverse City in the '30s & '40s" by Dorothy Wilhelm French; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Wednesday, May 21

Dance

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

Ticket sale deadline for West Senior High euchre party/tournament, price is $20, tickets available at Franciscos on Silver Lake Road and the Ford Insurance Agency on Garfield, event held 6:30-10 p.m. May 23 at WSH, proceeds benefit all-night senior party.

City Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

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.

Wagbo Peace Center's "Think! Film Series," 7 p.m. showing of "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and The Collapse of the American Dream," free admission, donations appreciated, movie snacks available to purchase; Jordan Valley District Library, One Library Lane, East Jordan, use rear entrance; 588-6391.

Thursday, May 22

Dance

Dance Arts Academy Children's Concerts, 7 p.m., $10 advance, $15 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets at Diva Dancewear at Horizon/Progressive Mall or by calling 941-4234.

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.

Etc.

Friends of the Traverse Area District Library annual meeting, 6 p.m. social hour and appetizers, short meeting, followed by presentation by Aaron Stander, author of "Summer People" and "Color Tour," free public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

"From Chaos to Calm: Timely Tips for Tidying Up and Managing Your Home," 6:30 p.m., free, public welcome; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen.

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Northport Area Heritage Association program on Folk Art, 7 p.m., featuring Sharon McMachen Kalchik and Phyllis Kilcherman, free, public welcome; Trinity Church, 103 N. Warren, Northport; 386-5716.

Theater

Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.

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.

Jordan River Arts Center Scholarship Exhibit, 1-4 p.m. daily through June 6; at the arts center, 301 Main, East Jordan; 536-3385.

Dance

Dance Arts Academy Spring Concerts, 6 p.m. Children's performances for ages 3/older, $10 advance, $15 at the door; 8 p.m. upper level performances, $15 advance, $20 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; advance tickets at Diva Dancwear at Horizon/Progressive Mall or call 941-4234.

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.

Crystal Lake Art Center's "Nifty Thrifty" yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the art center's lawn, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

TADL BATL open play, 3-6 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Book signing, 6-8 p.m., by Gene Kelly of his memoir "From Here to There"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

Theater

Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.

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

Dance Arts Academy Spring Concerts, 11 a.m., 1 and 6 p.m. children's performances, $10 advance, $15 at the door; 3 and 8 p.m. upper level performances, $15 advance, $20 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; advance tickets at Diva Dancwear at Horizon/Progressive Mall or call 941-4234.

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

Etc.

City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

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.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.

Crystal Lake Art Center's "Nifty Thrifty" yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the art center's lawn, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., River Street, downtown Elk Rapids.

Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., stone skipping contest, Petoskey stone beach hunt, kids' essay contest, clowns, kids' fishing pond, free; Barnes Park, Eastport; 533-6265.

Ecology of Hickory Meadows hike, 10 a.m., free, reservations required; meet at Hickory Meadows parking lot, TC; 941-0960.

Smash-A-Thon, 11 a.m., registration must be completed before 11 a.m., one-on-one tournament of the Nintendo Wii game Super Smash Bros. Brawl using the Gamecube controller, free admission, donations appreciated; Central Lake Library, 7900 Maple, Central Lake; 383-2723 or 544-2517.

TADL BATL Mario Kart competition, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

"Make 'n' Take Fairy Garden" workshop, 1-3 p.m., explore fairy lore, tour the new Fairy Garden, make a container garden to take home, $15 for one child and one adult, individual adults also welcome; Pine Hill Nursery, Kewadin; space limited, to register, call Roots & Wings Herbs, 588-6391.

Alden Depot Museum opens for season, hours 1-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. through Labor Day, free, donations appreciated; Depot Park, south end of Alden; Dorothy Walters, 331-6583.

Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, 4-8 p.m., $20 includes commemorative mug and tickets for beer, brats and Bavarian pretzels, live entertainment, must be 21, sponsored by Michigan Brewers Guild; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.crystalmountain.com.

Music

Dick Siegel and the Brandos, doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. performance, $15 advance, $20 at the door, $10 students with valid ID; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; tickets at InsideOut Gallery, Patisserie Amie, Cuppa Joe, Borders Books and Oryana or call 929-3254.

Theater

"Annie," 2 and 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by Leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.

Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.

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.

Etc.

Putting for Patriots event, during business hours, portion of proceeds and donations benefit "Hope for the Warriors," the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and "Homes for Our Troops"; Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, 2323 U.S. 31 North, TC; 883-7374 or www.piratescove.net.

Antique and Collectibles City Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

Crystal Lake Art Center's "Nifty Thrifty" yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on the art center's lawn, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

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

Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;

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.

"Land of the Free" Memorial Day Cantata, 4 p.m., by Antrim County Community Choir, free; Bellaire High School, Bellaire.

Theater

Theatre Works presents "If You Give A Mouse a Cookie and Other Story Books," doors open at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., performances at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., for children 4/older, $10 adults, $5 ages 10/younger; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Theatre North presents "Woman in Black," 3 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, the Depot, East Eighth and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029.

Monday, May 26

Memorial Day

Etc.

Memorial Day pancake breakfast, 7-11:30 a.m., $6 adults, $3.50 ages 5-10, free ages 4/younger; Benzie Central High School, Homestead Road, Benzonia; advance tickets from Benzie Kiwanians or at the Hungry Tummy, Beulah.

Memorial Day Peace Portrait, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., photo of all peace minded individuals who wish to participate, followed by short presentations by Traverse for Peace and Justice, Mideast: JustPeace and the Campaign Against Torture, and march to the Open Space to join Veterans for Peace white cross vigil; Grand Traverse County Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Ave., TC; visit www.traversepeacealerts.org.

Flag raising, 11 a.m., to honor veterans who gave "the ultimate sacrifice" for the United States; Village at Bay Ridge flag pole, 3950 Scenic Ridge, TC; 932-9455.

Memorial Day Parade, noon, followed by services at Depot Park and the Helena Township Cemetery; downtown Alden; Sue Riley, 331-7034.

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.

Lunch & a Movie, 12:30 p.m. showing of "An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge," tour of "Memories of the Summer Cottage" exhibit and a box lunch, $12 per person, $10 each for groups of six or more; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.

Wednesday, May 28

Dance

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

Mary in the Morning Wine Tour, 5-7 p.m., with Lori Cole and Mary Rogers, free wine tasting, demonstrations, product samples and coupons; Chateau Chantal, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

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.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., presentation by Rand Shackleton of his DVDs "Pure Antarctica: Spirit of Shackleton" and "Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Last Wednesday Film Series, 7 p.m. showing of Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," free admission and popcorn, donations welcome; Centra Lake Library, 7900 Maple, Central Lake; 544-2517.

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.

Etc.

Gallery Walk 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.

Michigan Notable Book Award author visit, 5:30 p.m., by Robert Dale Parker, author of "The Sound the Stars Make Rushing Through the Sky," free, public welcome; Kalkaska County Library, 247 S. Cedar, Kalkaska; 258-9411.

Friday, May 30

Art

Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., annual exhibit by Leelanau Artists group; Old Art Building, Leland.

A Taste of New Orleans fundraiser for Parkside Arts Council, 6:30-7 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 e-mail info@parksidearts.org.

Dance

Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, $5 at the door, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes; NMC Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.

Saturday, May 31

Art

Leelanau Artists' annual exhibition, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., by members of the Leelanau Artists' group; Old Art Building, Leland.

Dance

Argentine Tango Milonga, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 per person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.

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.

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.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.

Rustic furniture workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with master furniture maker Bim Willow, choose a project to complete, cost based on project selected, all materials provided in cost; Cadillac Library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac; for details or to register, call 779-0559.

Flower sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., by Grass River Natural Area, at Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31 South, Elk Rapids; for details, call 533-9343.

Wings & Things hike, 10 a.m., collection nets provided, bring binoculars, free, reservations required; meet at Oleson Pavilion, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.

Helena Township Friends of the Library "Great Expectations" Cookbook preview, 4-6 p.m., sample recipes from the book for 25 cents a taste; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.

Music

Pianist Christian Matjias benefit concert, 7 p.m., to raise funds for Olivia Addis who has been accepted as a student ambassador with the People to People Program; First Congregational Church, Frankfort.

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.