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Entertainment Calendar: 06/26/2009

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Friday, June 26

Art

"Shifting Sands of Time: A Celebration of the Life and Art of Edward Vliek" open house and benefit, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. open house and sale of Vliek's work, evening reception, 6-8 p.m. with members of Vliek's family and Hilda Pridgeon, one of the founder's of the National Alzheimer's Association, proceeds from the sale of Vliek's work today will go to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter; Wild Raisin Gallery, 118 W. State St., Fife Lake; 879-4195 or 929-3804.

Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. "The Practice of Landscapes" exhibit of paintings by Leelanau County resident Duncan Sprattmoran, sponsored by staff of Spirituality & Health Magazine; Gallery Fifty, Building 50, Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Street, between JCPenney and Julienne Tomatoes, Petoskey.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Depot next to the marina, Northport; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Toddler Trail Time, 10 a.m., for children younger than 3 and parent/parents, hike and interactive nature story time, one hour, no older siblings; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Celebrations! sidewalk flower market, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., offering fresh flowers, select your own combination or buy a custom bouquet; in front of Burritt's Fresh Markets, West Front Street, TC.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Bay Harbor Vintage Car and Vintage Boat Festival, 6-10 p.m. "Dream Cruise," food, live entertainment, children's activities, 7 p.m. parade of electric vehicles; Bay Harbor; 439-2700 or www.bayharborfoundation.org.

Discussion and book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Wade Rouse, author of "At Least In The City Someone Would Hear Me Scream," "America's Boy" and "Confessions of a Prep School Mommy Handler"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Crescent Woods Gathering, 8 p.m., rain or shine, with Poet Bard Terry Wooten, family-friendly poetry, storytelling and music, everyone welcome, concessions available; Amphitheater behind Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587 or 943-9198.

Last Comic Standing finalist Marcus, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., with opening act musician Brian Macias, $22 reserved seating; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.

Interlochen

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," 7 p.m., $26; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Great Lakes Friends of Safe Passage 10-year anniversary benefit concert, 6:30 p.m., Colombian singer/songwriter Marta Gomez, wine and cheese reception, brief presentation on Safe Passage, live auction, birthday cake, piÃƒÂ±ata and more, $40, limited number of discounted child/student tickets available on first come basis; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 590-6072 or e-mail greatlakesfriends@safepassage.org.

Music in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring jazz by Hugh Willey & Five Degrees, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.

Saturday, June 27

Art

Art Rapids!, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., juried fine-arts event featuring 70 artists, music, hands-on crafts, Children's Tent, sand sculpting activities; Memorial Park, on the Bay, Elk Rapids; 264-9529 or www.artrapids.org.

Summer Solstice Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., East Park, Charlevoix.

Opening reception, 4-6 p.m., "New Works" exhibit by pastel artist Jerry Power, on view through Aug. 4; Cycling Salamander Art Gallery, 02217 U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix; 547-2333 or www.cyclingsalamander.com.

Etc.

Glen Arbor Art Association's Dart for Art 5K Run/Walk, 7-8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. run/walk starts, followed by refreshments and random drawings, $20 adults, $10 ages 12/younger; race starts on Oak Street, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or http://glenarborart.org/newsevents.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Lavender Festival" with crafts, beverages, baked goods, soaps, skin care and variety of lavender plants for sale; local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Open Space Park, Frankfort; 882-5264.

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.

Benzie County Democrats' open-air market and chicken barbecue, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. market of arts, crafts and flea-market items; noon (until the chicken's gone) barbecue; Maley Park, U.S. 31, Honor.

Long Lake Elementary School garage sale, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., to benefit classroom needs, student programming and field trips; at the school, 7738 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 590-2533.

Leelanau Farmers Markets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; and near the Post Office, Empire; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Copemish Flea Market, M-115, Copemish; 378-2430.

Great Lakes Bioneers fund-raising garage sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 2660 Four Mile Road North, TC; 632-2243.

T.R.A.M.P.S. (Traverse Area Model Pilots Society) Air Show, 9 a.m., radio-controlled aircraft including giant scale planes, miniature planes, helicopters and turbine jets, concessions available, no landing fee; Empire Airport, County Road 677, Empire; 941-0022 or http://traversemodelpilots.com.

Celtic Festival, 10 a.m. games begin, noon music begins, free admission and food, families welcome; Springfield Recreation Area, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake; 369-2685.

"What's Bugging You" class, 10 a.m., free, learn basics of dealing with common insects and diseases focusing on natural and earth-friendly solutions; Pine Hill Village Gardens, TC; 941-1808.

Bay Harbor Vintage Car and Vintage Boat Festival, 10 a.m. Vintage Car and Boat Parade, 2 p.m. awards, show closes 3 p.m.; Bay Harbor; 439-2700 or www.bayharborfoundation.org.

Kids' Free Fishing Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC.

"Nasty Neighbors" program, 10 a.m., registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

"Edible Gardening: Fruits to Nuts" class, 10 a.m., free; Pine Hill Nursery & Landscape, Kewadin, 599-2824.

Mesick Historical Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., archival items, calendars, logging pictures, local history booklet; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick.

Antique Sale and Cottage Decor Tag Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Alden Depot Park, 10670 Coy St., Alden; 331-4274.

Celebrations! sidewalk flower market, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., offering fresh flowers, select your own combination or buy a custom bouquet; in front of Burritt's Fresh Markets, West Front Street, TC.

Summer Stories and Songs, 11 a.m., "Cirque Amongus," combination of comedy, circus acts and audience participation, free, sign-language interpreter available upon request; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8503 or www.tadl.org.

Book signing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., by Chef Jim Voltz, author of "Dinner on the Porch" cookbook; Peppercorn, 226 E. Front St., TC.

Strawberry Social, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., strawberry shortcake and sundaes, a la carte light lunch menu, very reasonable prices; Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire.

Book signing, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., by National Book Award winner Gloria Whelan, author of "The Locked Garden," a new book for middle readers; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Grand Traverse Heritage Center Historic Walking Tours of TC, 1 p.m., reservations required, $10 per person, groups reservations accepted, includes access to Heritage Center's Museum of History; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Camping with Kids program, 1-2 p.m., all ages welcome, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Strawberry Social, 1-3 p.m., $5 donation, strawberry shortcake with ice cream, lemonade and iced tea, sponsored by Benzie Area Historical Society; at Benzie County Road Commission, corner of Ely Road and U.S. 31, Honor; 882-5539.

Mt. Holiday Rocks MS concert/silent auction to benefit multiple sclerosis, 5 p.m.-midnight, silent auction bidding open 6-10 p.m., music by Slabtown starting at 8 p.m., $20 at the door; Mt. Holiday, Holiday Road, TC.

Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; U.S. 31, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids, turn right on Stone Circle Drive; 264-9467 or www.terry-wooten.com.

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

Interlochen

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," 7 p.m., $26; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Cherryholmes, 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

The Village Voices and Northport Community Band benefit concert and chocolate raffle, 6:45-7:45 p.m. hors d'oeuvres, 8 p.m. concert, $20 adults, $5 preschool-12th grade, free for Northport School students; Northport Community Arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

"Music in the Big Band Style" benefit concert, 7 p.m., featuring the Couriers, a nine-member band from Ann Arbor, also performing Thyme and Money from Benzie Central High School and TC West High School, sponsored by Benzie Area Zonta Club to benefit local Zonta service projects, $15 adults, $10 ages 18/younger; Benzie Central High School auditorium, Benzonia; tickets available at Nugent's Ace Hardware, Benzonia, Crystal Crate and Cargo, Beulah, Hull's, Frankfort, and Honor Insurance, Honor, also at the door or from Benzie Zonta members.

Puddle of Mudd, 8 p.m., $30/$35; Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737 or at the Player's Club booths at Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek casinos.

Anna Ash & The Family Tree in concert, 8 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., Warehouse District, downtown TC; 929-3254 or www.insideoutgallery.com.

Greatest 4th in the North karaoke preliminary competitions, 9 p.m., must be 18/older; Lake City Eagles, Lake City; 839-4969.

Sunday, June 28

Art

Summer Solstice Art Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., East Park, Charlevoix.

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.

Great Lakes Bioneers fund-raising garage sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 2660 Four Mile Road North, TC; 632-2243.

Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Union Street between Sixth and Eighth streets, TC; 922-2050 or www.downtowntc.com.

Antique Sale and Cottage Decor Tag Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Alden Depot Park, 10670 Coy St., Alden; 331-4274.

Log Cabin Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., tours of Hessler Log Cabin (free) and Old Mission Lighthouse (nominal fee), historical demonstrations, music and more; Lighthouse Park, north end of M-37, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-9256 or foxhill@pentel.net; also tours of newly-restored ice house at the Dougherty House, video of reconstruction shown and light refreshments served, Village of Old Mission.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Doris Kelly, author of "Mystery of the Copper Turtle," first in the Big Mitten Mysteries series for young readers; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Old-fashioned Ice Cream Social and Classic Car Show, 2-4 p.m., $5 adults, $3 children 10/younger, entertainment by Happy Time Banjos, shortcake, strawberries and whipped cream, bring blankets, lawn chairs and umbrellas; Grand Traverse Pavilions Grand Lawn, 1000 Pavilions Circle, off South Elmwood, TC; 932-3027.

National Writers Series, 6:30 p.m., featuring master crime novelists Elmore Leonard and Peter Leonard, hosted by Doug Stanton, $10 adults, $5 students 21/younger, includes discussion and audience question/answer period, afterglow reception featuring hors d'oeuvres, cash bar of wine and beer, authors' signed books on sale; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 932-0182, www.treatickets.com or www.cityoperahouse.org, also at the Opera House box office; proceeds benefit college-bound writing students.

Interlochen

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," 1:30 p.m., $26; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

World Youth Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., $14 adults, $12 seniors, $9 students; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Chamber Music North's "Sundays at Three" series, 3 p.m., featuring "Siegfried Idyll" with the Prairie Winds from Chicago, $25 advance, $30 at the door, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055, www.dennosmuseum.org/milliken/ or www.chambermusicnorth.com.

Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., $10 free-will offering suggested; Benzie Central High School auditorium, 9300 Homestead Road, Benzonia; 275-2244.

Monday, June 29

Etc.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Community Film Night showing of "Telling Strings," 7:30 p.m., sponsored by MidEast: JustPeace, 60-minute documentary about a Palestinian family of musicians who remained on their land near Galilee after the creation of the state of Israel; State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.

Interlochen

Parsons Dance Company, 8 p.m., $30.50; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Tuesday, June 30

Etc.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind the Township Hall, Glen Arbor; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Celebrations! sidewalk flower market, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., offering fresh flowers, select your own combination or buy a custom bouquet; in front of Burritt's Fresh Markets, West Front Street, TC.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Summer Movies at the Library, 12:30 p.m. showing of "Nanny McPhee," free, bring towel or blanket for seating; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Interlochen

The Wallflowers, 8 p.m., $30.50 all seats; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Wednesday, July 1

Etc.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

"Express Yourself" summer book talk, 1 p.m., for sixth-eighth grade students; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

"The Life and Works of Earl Young, Charlevoix's Master Builder in Stone" exhibit opens, on view through December; Harsha House Museum, 103 State St., Charlevoix; 547-0373; museum hours 1-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. through August, 1-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Sept.-Dec.

Book signing, 3-5 p.m., by Doris Kelly, author of "Mystery of the Copper Turtle," first in the Big Mitten Mysteries series for young readers; Up North Kids, 137 E. Front St., TC.

Dinner and a Paddle on Boardman Lake, 6-8:30 p.m., sponsored and led by Paddle Away, $45 includes guided paddling, use of recreational kayaks, paddles and PFDs, instruction as needed, livery service, catered boxed dinner on the water, reservations required; Hull Park public launch, off Woodmere Avenue, behind Traverse Area District Library, TC; 632-5510 or www.traversebaypaddler.com.

Public star gazing, 10:30 p.m.-midnight weather permitting, through a 14-inch telescope, $3 adults, $2 students; The Leelanau School, Lanphier Observatory, on the beach, M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor; 334-5890.

Thursday, July 2

Etc.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon; across from the Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Basket-making class, 10 a.m., led by local basket maker Nancy Vanderwall; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; for details or to register, call 533-8314 or visit www.grassriver.org.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

"Trails Less Traveled" hike, 2 p.m., naturalist-guided hike; Grass River Natural Area's Fern Trail and Woodland Wildfire Trail, meet at sign for Fern Trail in parking lot, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., live music; Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.

Author reading, 7 p.m., reading of her newest works by April Dawn Gosling, author of "Dilation & Curettage"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Interlochen

For tickets or information, 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," 7 p.m., $26; Harvey Theatre.

Arianna String Quartet, 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium.

Music

Greatest 4th in the North karaoke preliminary and finals, 2 p.m. preliminary, compete at 7 p.m. for cash prizes, must be 18/older; City Park Free Stage, Lake City; 839-4969.

Jazz at Sunset, 7-9 p.m., celebration of wine, sunsets and jazz with the Jeff Haas Trio and special guest saxophonist Bill Sears, no cover, public welcome; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Black Cat Concert Series presents Michael Beauchamp & The Barn Roughs, 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 group rate, $120 season ticket; Dhaseleer Event Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Tom Hagen Trio jazz concert, 7 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students; Church in the Hills, Bellaire; for advance tickets, call 533-6001 or 331-6587, also available at the door.

Friday, July 3

Art

Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., "Modern Architecture: Building Studio Quilts" exhibit of 24 quilts, banners and small stitched works by Sarah Bearup-Neal, on view through July 9; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Street, between JCPenney and Julienne Tomatoes, Petoskey.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Depot next to the marina, Northport; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Junior Master Gardener Program, 2 p.m. today, July 17, Aug. 7 and 21, ages 8/older, children may attend all or some of the classes, in partnership with Michigan 4-H, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Northwestern Michigan College Fly-In, 3-8 p.m., with 6-8 p.m. meet-and-greet session with performers in National Cherry Festival Air Show, aircraft display, presentations, children's games, transiet aircraft welcome, lunch and dinner available; NMC aviation hangar, NMC's Aero Park Campus, 2550 Aero Park Dr., TC; 995-1220.

Book discussion and signing, 6-8 p.m., by Leelanau County portrait painter Fred Petroskey and G.R. Kastys, author of "Petroskey: A Leelanau Portrait," co-sponsored by Cottage Book Shop; Center Gallery, Lake Street, Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

Author reading, 7 p.m., reading of her newest works by April Dawn Gosling, author of "Dilation & Curettage"; Horizon Books, 319 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-2590 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.

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

Interlochen

For tickets or details, 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

The Capitol Steps, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Corson Auditorium.

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," 7 p.m., $26; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Music in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring jazz guitarist Ray Kamalay, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.

Northport Community Band Patriotic Concert, 7 p.m., to kick-off Manitou Music Festival, free; Glen Arbor Athletic Club, 6363 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor.

Saturday, July 4

Art

"Snake Around the Lake" Open Studio Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring working studios at eight locations looping around Portage Lake; starts near Onekama; tour maps and details available at www.snakearoundthelake.blogspot.com, also available at Les Scruggs' studio, 7187 Miller Road, Red Park, just off Portage Lake.

Meet the Artist reception, noon-4 p.m., "Functional Art Furniture" exhibit on view through Aug. 1, art furniture handpainted and finished by Painted Horse; gallery hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; 398-4001.

Etc.

National Cherry Festival, for a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.cherryfestival.org.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Strawberries" theme with baked goods, jams and more, recipes from vendors; also "Win a Cruise" day, raffle tickets available today only to win cruise from Sleeping Bear Dunes Cruises, $5 each, proceeds benefit market events; 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 Markets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; and near the Post Office, Empire; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Book discussion and signing, following Fourth of July Parade, by Chicago attorney Tom Campbell, author of "Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery and Lincoln"; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

Interlochen

For tickets or details, 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," 7 p.m., $26; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

The World Youth Symphony Orchestra with the Ahn Trio, 8 p.m., $25.50 and $85.50; Kresge Auditorium.

Sunday, July 5

Art

"Snake Around the Lake" Open Studio Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring working studios at eight locations looping around Portage Lake; starts near Onekama; tour maps and details available at www.snakearoundthelake.blogspot.com, maps also available at Les Scruggs' studio, 7187 Miller Road, Red Park, just off Portage Lake.

Etc.

National Cherry Festival, for a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.cherryfestival.org.

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.

Vintage Tractor Show, 10 a.m., display of more than 50 vintage tractors, in conjunction with Hagerty Classic Car Show; Grand Traverse Heritage Center grounds, 322 Sixth St., also on Sixth Street, TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.com.

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

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Interlochen

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," 1:30 p.m., $26; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Monday, July 6

Etc.

National Cherry Festival, for a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.cherryfestival.org.

Cherry Classic Film Series opens, 10 a.m. showing of "Operation Petticoat," free, sponsored by GT Pavilions to pay tribute to 50th anniversary of GT Medical Care Facility; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Bowers Harbor by Moonlight, 7:30 p.m., sponsored and led by Paddle Away, $45 per person includes guided paddling on West Grand Traverse Bay toward Power Island, equipment, livery service, and gourmet treats, reservations required; Bowers Harbor public launch, Peninsula Drive, TC; www.traversebaypaddler.com.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band, NMC Jazz Band and Cherry Capital Men's Chorus present "Heroes Day" concert, 7 -p.m., bring seating; Bay Side Music Stage, Open Space, downtown TC.

Charlevoix Public Library presents Summerfolk, 7 p.m., featuring blues musician Michael Lee, hosted by singer/songwriter Dwain Martin, free admission, 60 minute jam session in the round follows performance; Charlevoix Public Library Community Rooms A & B, 220 W. Clinton St., Charlevoix; 547-2651.

Tuesday, July 7

Etc.

National Cherry Festival, for a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.cherryfestival.org.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind the Township Hall, Glen Arbor; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Cherry Classic Film Series, 10 a.m. showing of "A Summer Place," free, sponsored by GT Pavilions to pay tribute to 50th anniversary of GT Medical Care Facility; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., learn about and label flora, no experience necessary, Master Gardener points can be earned; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Interlochen

Interlochen "Collage," 7:30 p.m. $22 adults, $18 seniors, $9 students; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Wednesday, July 8

Etc.

National Cherry Festival, for a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.cherryfestival.org.

Cherry Classic Film Series, 10 a.m. showing of "Suddenly Last Summer," free, sponsored by GT Pavilions to pay tribute to 50th anniversary of GT Medical Care Facility; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC.

Be Creative @ Jordan Valley District Library program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., storytelling with audience participation by illustrator Tom Woodruff, free, everyone welcome; Jordan Valley District Library, One Library Lane, East Jordan; 536-7131 or www.jvdl.info.

Intergenerational Picnic, noon-3 p.m., free, tickets required, games and face painting, entertainment; Grand Traverse Pavilions' Grand Lawn, behind the main building, South Elmwood Avenue, TC; complimentary tickets available at TC Senior Center and the National Cherry Festival office.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

"Express Yourself" summer book talk, 1 p.m., for sixth-eighth grade students; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Interlochen

Ra Ra Riot with Mason Proper, 8 p.m., $20.50; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater

Cadillac Footliters' auditions for "Escanaba in 'Da Moonlight," 7-9 p.m., roles for five adult males and small part for one female; Cooley School annex, Granite Street, Cadillac; 829-3379.

Thursday, July 9

Art

"Vistas and Visions" Artist Gathering, 8:30 a.m., no fee, site chosen for open vistas and features of interest, all media welcome, carpooling available, sponsored by Jordan River Arts Center; at The House on the Hill, 9661 Lake St., Ellsworth; for directions or details, visit the Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; call 582-6399 or visit www.jordanriverarts.com.

Etc.

National Cherry Festival, for a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.cherryfestival.org.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon; across from the Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Crafts for children, 10 a.m., for kindergarten-fifth graders, free, no registration required; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Cherry Classic Film Series, 10 a.m. showing of "Pillow Talk," free, sponsored by GT Pavilions to pay tribute to 50th anniversary of GT Medical Care Facility; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC.

Papermaking class, 10 a.m., use natural materials and paper pulp to make decorative papers, bring a blender, other supplies provided, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

"Let's Talk About It" Book Group, 10 a.m. discussion of Peter Ho Davies' "Welsh Girl," selection for Aug. 13 Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief"; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen.

Juniper Garden Club's "Gardens With A Water View" garden walk, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $7 in advance, $9 the day of the walk, free for children 16/younger; south Torch Lake area; advance tickets at Muffin Tin, Carter's Candles, Alden; The Lark's Nest, Rapid City; Cornell's Hallmark, Kalkaska; Garden Goods and Cottage Garden in TC; tickets available the day of the walk at The Depot, Alden.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., live music; Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.

"Trails Less Traveled" naturalist-guided hike, 2 p.m., Grass River Natural Area's Woodland Wildfire Trail (outer loop), County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Alden Evening Stroll, 6-9 p.m., music by The Three B's; downtown Alden; 331-4200.

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, 7 p.m., "100 Years of Funeral Practices and Mortuary Science in the Benzie Area" by representatives from Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, free; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-5539.

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Interlochen

Irish Fest: Eileen Ivers & The Glengarry Bhoys, 8 p.m., $30.50; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Black Cat Concert Series presents The Red Sea Pedestrians, 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 group rate, $120 season ticket; Dhaseleer Event Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Loudon Wainwright III in concert, 8 p.m., $35 general admission, $60 reserved, $80 VIP; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., Warehouse District, downtown TC; www.insideoutgallery.com, also at Oryana Natural Foods, Borders Books, all Cuppa Joe locations and InsideOut Gallery.

Theater

Cadillac Footliters' auditions for "Escanaba in 'Da Moonlight," 7-9 p.m., roles for five adult males and small part for one female; Cooley School annex, Granite Street, Cadillac; 829-3379.

Friday, July 10

Art

Art Walk, 6-9 p.m., downtown Frankfort; Crystal Lake Art Center, 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Gallery Show reception, 6-10 p.m., exhibit of paintings by Harriet Mittelberger, on view through July 11; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., land and waterscapes in gouache by Joan Richmond, on view through July 16; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

Etc.

National Cherry Festival, for a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.cherryfestival.org.

Boyne Thunder Poker Run, on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan, proceeds benefit Camp Quality; for complete details and a schedule, go to www.boynethunder.com, or call 582-9009.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Flea Market, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 513 Charles Brink Road, Gaylord.

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Street, between JCPenney and Julienne Tomatoes, Petoskey.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Depot next to the marina, Northport; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Friends of the Benzonia Public Library Used Book Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-4111.

Cherry Classic Film Series, 10 a.m. showing of "Anatomy of a Murder," free, sponsored by GT Pavilions to pay tribute to 50th anniversary of GT Medical Care Facility; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC.

Grass River CSI, 10 a.m., help real crime scene investigator William Wolz examine evidence, learn to classify animal tracks, and fingerprints and preserve evidence, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.

Interlochen

Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m., $30.50; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Blissfest Music Festival, three stages, four workshop areas, performances by more than 40 local, regional, national and international artists; Blissfest Festival Farm, north of Harbor Springs; for details, tickets and schedules, go to www.blissfest.org or call 348-7047.

Music in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring jazz vocals by the Claudia Schmidt Funtet, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.

Summers Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., with American Roots band Lake Effect, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 family price, tickets available starting at 6:30 p.m. at Art Park entrance, rides provided for those needing assistance, bring own seating, picnics welcome; Michigan Legacy Art Park's Jesse Frohlich Amphitheatre, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; in case of rain, concert will be indoors at Crystal Mountain; 378-4963 or www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Saturday, July 11

Art

Gallery Show, noon-5 p.m., paintings by Harriet Mittelberger; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Etc.

National Cherry Festival, for a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.cherryfestival.org.

Boyne Thunder Poker Run, on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan, proceeds benefit Camp Quality; for complete details and a schedule, go to www.boynethunder.com, or call 582-9009.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Kids' Day at the Market" with 10 a.m. "Veggie Story Hour," 11 a.m. Scavenger Hunt" and more; 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 Markets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; and near the Post Office, Empire; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Acme Farm Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Uncle Kenn's Kettle Corn, homemade baked goods, plants, hanging baskets, eco-friendly soil/fertilizer, hypertufa planters, suncatchers, in-season fruits and vegetables; next to Stained Glass Cabinet Company, 4160 M-72, Acme; interested vendors, call 938-2007.

Flea Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 513 Charles Brink Road, Gaylord.

Friends of the Benzonia Public Library Used Book Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-4111.

"A Bird's Eye View of Sandhill Cranes," 10 a.m., learn about these birds and their chicks from Gary Siegrist from the Dahlem Nature Center in Jackson, Mich., registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Mesick Area Museum, old-time music by Harmonica Hobos 11 a.m.-1 p.m., museum open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; 885-1265 or 885-2705, www.mesickmuseum.com.

Benzie Sunrise Rotary lunch service and steak cook-out, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. lunch priced between $3 and $8; 4-7 p.m. steak dinner, $10, take-out service available; Trailhead Building, downtown Beulah; for details or to purchase advance tickets, call 882-2313.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

"Murder Turns the Page" Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, gates open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., $30 includes park admission, dinner and murder mystery; Wellington Farm, USA, 6944 S. Military Road, Grayling; for details or reservations, (888) 653-3276.

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

Music

The Millennium Brass, 8 p.m., $20 adults, $5 preschool-12th grade; Northport Community Arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Sunday, July 12

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.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Interlochen

David Effron conducts "Symphony Fantastique" featuring the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., $14 adults, $12 seniors, $9 students; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Monday, July 13

Etc.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Showing of "Mr. Art Critic" followed by reception with filmmaker Rich Brauer, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, public invited, donations appreciated, sponsored by Real People Media; Charlevoix Area Public Library, 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 547-2333.

Interlochen

The Marcus Strickland Trio, 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Michigan folk singer Gary Brandt, 6 p.m. casual dinner for nominal fee, free "Rocky Mountain Shadows" concert at 7 p.m.; Helena Township Public Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Tuesday, July 14

Etc.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind the Township Hall, Glen Arbor; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Celebrations! sidewalk flower market, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., offering fresh flowers, select your own combination or buy a custom bouquet; in front of Burritts Fresh Markets, West Front Street, TC.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Cooking Live! at the Aerie Restaurant, 6 p.m. demonstration, "Cherry Festival Tribute" theme featuring Moomer's Ice Cream, complimentary samples, $15 per person which is applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill when they have a three-course dinner immediately following the demonstration, reservations recommended; Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, Grand Traverse Resort, Acme; 534-6800.

Wednesday, July 15

Art

Glen Lake Woman's Club Art Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., juried event, more than 90 exhibitors, lunch available, raffle, booth with "Tag Sale" items, proceeds used for scholarships; Glen Arbor Town Hall, Glen Arbor.

Etc.

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.

Northport Women's Club "Antiques and Collectibles" Home Tour, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $15 from club members, Business Helper and Anchor Cottage, Suttons Bay; Leelanau Books, Leland; Tamarack Gallery, Omena; and Dolls and More, Northport; plus Garden Luncheon 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 2 p.m., $12, David Chrobak's Old Mill Pond Inn, 202 W. 3rd, Northport; for luncheon tickets, call 386-7444 or 386-9826; for home tour information, call 386-5618.

Be Creative @ Jordan Valley District Library program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., songs, stories and puppetry with Sue Harrison's Palamzoo Puppets, free, everyone welcome; Jordan Valley District Library, One Library Lane, East Jordan; 536-7131 or www.jvdl.info

Food for Thought's Green Cuisine, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Green Fashion Show and Luncheon, locally designed and produced fashions, lunch made from local ingredients, $25, register at www.foodforthought.net; 5-8 p.m. celebration of local food, living and sustainability, "zero-waste" event; Food for Thought headquarters, near Empire.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Summer Movie, 12:30 p.m. showing of "The Tale of Despereaux," free, everyone welcome, bring beach towel or blanket for seating; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

"Express Yourself" summer book talk, 1 p.m., for sixth-eighth grade students; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Edelweiss Garden Club's Garden Tour, 1-7 p.m., self-guided tours of six gardens, $6 advance at Glen's Saturn Booksellers and Spud Warehouse; $8 the day of the walk at the gardens and Spud Warehouse; Gaylord; for details, call (989) 731-0569.

Music

Dixieland Devotional, 6:50 p.m., mini-Dixieland concert by the Backroom Gang followed by short devotional service, free-will offering collected for Love INC, the Women's Resource Center, Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan and Bethany Christian Services; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 946-5680.

Thursday, July 16

Art

"Vistas and Visions" Artist Gathering, 8:30 a.m., no fee, site chosen for open vistas and features of interest, all media welcome, carpooling available, sponsored by Jordan River Arts Center; at Lavender Hill Farms, 07354 Horton Bay Road, Boyne City; for directions or details, visit the Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; call 582-6399 or visit www.jordanriverarts.com.

Empire Art Encounter, 5-9 p.m., explore galleries and professional artist studios, demonstrations and light refreshments at some locations; Empire; maps available at Secret Garden and Ripple Effect Studio and Gallery; 326-2047 or 326-5428.

Etc.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon; across from the Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Leland "Wharf and Wine" Farmers Market Tour, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sponsored by the Michigan Farmers Market Association and Learn Great Foods, $40 MIFMA members, $50 non-members, includes journal, list of vendors, recipes, market tour, demonstration cooking class and luncheon; Leland Farmers Market, Leland; for details or to register, go to www.learngreatfoods.com/mi_MIFMA.php.

Friendly Garden Club of Traverse City's Garden Walk, noon-8 p.m., rain or shine, $6 in advance, $8 the day of the walk; Traverse City area; 269-3452 or 946-8003.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society meeting and program, 1 p.m., program on "Cemetery Rescues" by Laura Gartner, 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.

Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., live music; Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.

Historical Potluck Picnic and Caboose Grand Opening, 5 p.m., Depot Park, Alden; 377-7333.

Fifth annual "Very Cherry" Smorgasbord, 5-7 p.m., all dishes include cherries, $10 adults, $5 ages 4-12, free for ages 3/younger, no advance ticket sales, tickets available at the door; Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort.

Alden Evening Stroll, 6-9 p.m., with music by Sunshine Band; downtown Alden; 331-4200.

Elk Rapids Area Historical Society program, 7 p.m., "The Lincoln Image" by Dan Packer, non-members $5 donation adults, $1 students 17/younger, free for children and members; Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.

Interlochen

Maia String Quartet, 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Black Cat Concert Series presents Chris Bathgate, 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 group rate, $120 season ticket; Dhaseleer Event Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Summer Concerts on the Lawn series, 7 p.m., featuring Encore Winds, free, concessions available, bring own seating; Grand Lawn, behind main Grand Traverse Pavilions' building, South Elmwood Avenue, TC.

Theater

Miracle Productions presents the musical "The Light In The Piazza," 7:30 p.m., premium seats $25, reserved seats $20 adults, $15 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, www.miracleproductionstc.com or 995-1553.

Friday, July 17

Art

Gallery Show reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of photography by Craig Capehart, on view through July 19; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of abstract and regional scenes in oil and watercolor by Charles Murphy, on view through July 23; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

Etc.

Registration deadline for C.S. Lewis Academy, to be held July 27-30, "The Podium and the Pen: C.S. Lewis as Debater and Narrator" theme, 10-11 a.m. lecture series "C.S. Lewis and the Socratic Club" by Dr. Christopher Mitchell, $25 to earn CEUs, free to audit, Voorhies Hall, Bay View; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. "C.S. Lewis Writing Workshop" with Sarah Arthur, $50, room 535, Building SCRC, North Central Michigan College, Petoskey; www.cslewisfestival.org.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Street, between JCPenney and Julienne Tomatoes, Petoskey.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Depot next to the marina, Northport; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Hops & Berries Wine & Beer Tasting, 5-8 p.m., tastings by local vineyards and breweries, live jazz, silent auction, $15 advance, $20 at the event; Depot Park 10670 Coy St., Alden; 331-4200.

Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.

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

Interlochen

Circo Comedia, 7 p.m., $17.50, Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Music in the Park, 7 p.m., with the Neptune Quartet featuring Don Julin, Glenn Wolff, Crispin Campbell and Angelo Meli, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.

Summers Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., with David Chown and the Lookout Cats, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 family price, tickets available starting at 6:30 p.m. at Art Park entrance, rides provided for those needing assistance, bring own seating, picnics welcome; Michigan Legacy Art Park's Jesse Frohlich Amphitheatre, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; in case of rain, concert will be indoors at Crystal Mountain; 378-4963 or www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Benzie Community Chorus "Cabaret on Stage," 8 p.m., $15 adults, $10 children 16/younger, reservations encouraged, tickets also at the door if available; Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee; 352-5240.

Darius Rucker, 8 p.m., $35/$40, Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge Showroom, Peshawbestown; for tickets, call (800) 585-3737, also available at Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek Player's Club booths.

Theater

Saturday, July 18

Art

Gallery Show, 1-6 p.m., exhibit of photography by Craig Capehart; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Open Space Park, Frankfort; 882-5264.

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 Markets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; and near the Post Office, Empire; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Inland Seas Summer Festival and Celebration of the Great Lakes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., music by Song of the Lakes and The Wild Sullys, displays, activities, tours of the NMC research vessel "Northwestern" and the schoolship "Inland Seas," food booths and more; Inland Seas Education Center, Suttons Bay waterfront; 271-3077.

Mesick Area Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. demonstration of spinning and display of items made from spun wool by Janet Mullen; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; 885-1265 or 885-2705, www.mesickmuseum.com.

Summer Stories and Songs, 11 a.m., "Toucan Jam" with Kelly Mulhollan and Donna Henschell, free, sign-language interpreter available upon request; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8503 or www.tadl.org.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Grand Traverse Medical Care Facility rededication, 2 p.m., program, refreshments, anniversary pastries and celebration concert by West Front Street Jazz Band; Grand Traverse Pavilions' Grand Lawn, behind the main building, South Elmwood Avenue, TC; 932-3000 or www.gtpavilions.com.

Book signing, 3 p.m., by Michael Stratton, author of the novel "Everybody Dreams"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Chateau Chantal Cooking School, 3-6 p.m., "Herbal Magic" theme, $75 per person; at the winery, Center Road, 12 miles north of Traverse City; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Music

Concert in the Park, 7:30 p.m., featuring the Encore Winds, free, held rain or shine; Alden; 331-4845.

Benzie Community Chorus "Cabaret on Stage," 8 p.m., $15 adults, $10 children 16/younger, reservations encouraged, tickets also at the door if available; Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee; 352-5240.

Theater

Sunday, July 19

Art

Gallery Show, 1-3 p.m., exhibit of photography by Craig Capehart; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

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.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Interlochen

World Youth Symphony Orchestra with Chris Thile, 8 p.m., $2550 and $85.50; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Monday, July 20

Etc.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Interlochen

The Steve Miller Band, 8 p.m., $50.50 and $110.50; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Tuesday, July 21

Etc.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind the Township Hall, Glen Arbor; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

TADL BATL multi-game open play, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., all ages, play your favorite games or try some new ones; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Plant It Wild presentation "Our Lakes and Rivers: Yours to Protect," 7 p.m., by Roberta Dow, Northern District Water Quality Educator-MSU Extension, free, public welcome; First Congregational Church, 14786 Lindy Road, Thompsonville; 352-6962.

Interlochen

Pianist Leon Bates presents "American Originals," 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Wednesday, July 22

Etc.

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.

Be Creative @ Jordan Valley District Library program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Acting Up Theatre Co. presents "Be-c-READ-ative," free, everyone welcome; Jordan Valley District Library, One Library Lane, East Jordan; 536-7131 or www.jvdl.info

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

"Express Yourself" summer book talk, 1 p.m., for sixth-eighth grade students; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Interlochen

Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m., $25.50/$35.50/$40.50/$100.50; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Thursday, July 23

Art

"Vistas and Visions" Artist Gathering, 8:30 a.m., no fee, site chosen for open vistas and features of interest, all media welcome, carpooling available, sponsored by Jordan River Arts Center; at Kiteley's Farm Market, 3805 Brock Road, Charlevoix; for directions or details, visit the Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; call 582-6399 or visit www.jordanriverarts.com.

Live! @ the Library, 3:30 p.m., drawing workshop for teens through adults, with Tom Woodruff, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Etc.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon; across from the Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Summer Movie, 12:30 p.m. showing of "Mad Hot Ballroom," free, everyone welcome, bring beach towel or blanket for seating; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., live music; Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.

Manga Book Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Music

Summer Concerts on the Lawn series, 7 p.m., featuring Jazz North, free, concessions available, bring own seating; Grand Lawn, behind main Grand Traverse Pavilions' building, South Elmwood Avenue, TC.

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band outdoor concert, 7:30 p.m., free, bring own seating; Hull Park, off Woodmere Avenue behind Traverse Area District Library, TC.

Theater

Miracle Productions presents the musical "The Light In The Piazza," 7:30 p.m., premium seats $25, reserved seats $20 adults, $15 students; Leland Performing Arts Center, Leland; for tickets, www.miracleproductionstc.com or 995-1553.

Friday, July 24

Art

Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of Leelanau plein air oil and pastel paintings by Carol Spaulding, on view through July 30; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Street, between JCPenney and Julienne Tomatoes, Petoskey.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Depot next to the marina, Northport; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.

Music

Music in the Park, 7 p.m., old school Zydeco and Cajun music by K. Jones & the Benzie Playboyz, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.

Summers Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., with Cuban jazz combo Tumbao Bravo, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 family price, tickets available starting at 6:30 p.m. at Art Park entrance, rides provided for those needing assistance, bring own seating, picnics welcome; Michigan Legacy Art Park's Jesse Frohlich Amphitheatre, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; in case of rain, concert will be indoors at Crystal Mountain; 378-4963 or www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Theater

Saturday, July 25

Etc.

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 Markets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; and near the Post Office, Empire; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Mesick Area Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. demonstration of chair caning by Laurie Bailey; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; 885-1265 or 885-2705, www.mesickmuseum.com.

Summer Stories and Songs, 11 a.m., singer/songwriter Josh White Jr., free, sign-language interpreter available upon request; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8503 or www.tadl.org.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

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

Music

The Czech Children's Choir, 8 p.m., $20 adults, $5 preschool-12th grade; Northport Community Arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Sunday, July 26

Art

Summer Artist Demonstration Series, 3-5 p.m., summer workshop artist/instructor Chinese watercolorist Lian Zhen will demonstrate his style and technique by creating a work in front of an audience, silent auction of the artwork created, beverages and edibles, $10 admission; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood Ave., TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.

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.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Interlochen

Leslie B. Dunner conducts "Orpheus & Petrushka" with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., $14 adults, $12 seniors, $9 students; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Monday, July 27

Etc.

First C.S. Lewis Academy, "The Podium and the Pen: C.S. Lewis as Debater and Narrator" theme, 10-11 a.m. lecture series "C.S. Lewis and the Socratic Club" by Dr. Christopher Mitchell, $25 to earn CEUs, free to audit, Voorhies Hall, Bay View; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. "C.S. Lewis Writing Workshop" with Sarah Arthur, $50, room 535, Building SCRC, North Central Michigan College, Petoskey; www.cslewisfestival.org.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Tuesday, July 28

Etc.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind the Township Hall, Glen Arbor; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Wednesday, July 29

Etc.

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.

Be Creative @ Jordan Valley District Library program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., "There's Magic In Books" with magician Jania Taylor, free, everyone welcome; Jordan Valley District Library, One Library Lane, East Jordan; 536-7131 or www.jvdl.info

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Music

Thursday, July 30

Art

"Vistas and Visions" Artist Gathering, 8:30 a.m., no fee, site chosen for open vistas and features of interest, all media welcome, carpooling available, sponsored by Jordan River Arts Center; at Antrim Natural Area, Public Beach and Nature Preserve, Rex Beach Road, past Royal Farms, Atwood; for directions or details, visit the Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; call 582-6399 or visit www.jordanriverarts.com.

Etc.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon; across from the Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., live music; Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.

Interlochen

High School musical "Anything Goes," 7 p.m., $24 adults, $20 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Black Cat Concert Series presents Squeaky Clean Cretins, 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 group rate, $120 season ticket; Dhaseleer Event Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Summer Concerts on the Lawn series, 7 p.m., featuring Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band, free, concessions available, bring own seating; Grand Lawn, behind main Grand Traverse Pavilions' building, South Elmwood Avenue, TC.

Friday, July 31

Art

Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of landscapes in oil by Margo Burian, on view through Aug. 6; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Street, between JCPenney and Julienne Tomatoes, Petoskey.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Depot next to the marina, Northport; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.

TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.

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

Interlochen

High School musical "Anything Goes," 7 p.m., $24 adults, $20 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Music in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring the Steve Sandner Quintet from Arizona, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.

Summers Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., with guitarist Jay Webber, pianist Stephan Kukurugya and bassist Zack Light, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 family price, tickets available starting at 6:30 p.m. at Art Park entrance, rides provided for those needing assistance, bring own seating, picnics welcome; Michigan Legacy Art Park's Jesse Frohlich Amphitheatre, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; in case of rain, concert will be indoors at Crystal Mountain; 378-4963 or www.michlegacyartpark.org.