Entertainment Calendar: 06/27/2008

June 27, 2008 03:10 pm

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Friday, June 27

Art

Coffee at Ten talk with Life Magazine photojournalist Bill Eppridge, 10 a.m., Eppridge will discuss his work during the Robert F. Kennedy presidential campaign in conjunction with the exhibit of his work titled "Bobby Kennedy: A Time It Was" on view through July 26, free; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Artist reception, 5-8 p.m., "Home Life" exhibit by Eve Mansdorf; Wright Gallery, 210 Mill St., Northport; 386-7445 or www.wrightartgallery.com.

Dance

Dance Social, 7-8 p.m. quick step lesson, 8-10 p.m. open dancing, $10 per person; Dance Center's new Studio A, 225 E. 14th St., TC; 947-6820.

Etc.

Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

"The Weather Machine" with Dave Barrons, 10 a.m., adults and children 12/older, members $7 adults, $5 children, $15 families, non-members $10/$5/$20, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, Alden Highway, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

"Stuff in the Sky" hike, 1 p.m., all ages, free, registration required; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, off Cass Road, TC; Grand Traverse Conservation District, 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Chateau Chantal's "Fifteen Days to Celebrate," 3 p.m. public toast of winery's 15th anniversary; original cellar, Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

The Village Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., fresh produce, plants, food products from local farmers and agripreneurs, also live music; Grand Traverse Commons, at the tent across from Left Foot Charley, Underground Cheesecake Company, Higher Grounds and Pleasonton Bakery, TC.

Shady Lane Cellars hosts "TGIF," 5-8 p.m., live music; 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay; 947-8865.

Book presentation and signing, 7 p.m., by Gene Kelly, author of "From There to Here"; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Mike Lindley, author of "The Seasons of the Emma Lee"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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

Interlochen

Shakespeare Festival performance of "Twelfth Night," 7 p.m., $25; Harvey Theatre; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.

Music

Traverse Symphony Orchestra's SummerNights "Viva Italia" concert, 8 p.m., with New York violinist Janet Sung, $20/$30/$38/$45; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 947-7120 or visit www.tso-online.org.

Theater

Wild Swan Theater presents "American Short & Tall Tales," 3-4 p.m., free, family-friendly, sponsored by Downtown Development Authority and Gaylord Area Council for the Arts; Pavilion, downtown Gaylord.

Theatre North presents "Glengarry Glen Ross," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, at the Depot, 620 Railroad Place, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Benzie County Players present "Dearly Departed," 8 p.m., $8; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; for tickets visit the Benzonia Chamber of Commerce, or call 882-7121.

Saturday, June 28

Art

"Look About You" invitational art show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with music from 10-11 a.m. by violinist Alexis Dawdy, 1-2 p.m. by guitarist Rick Beamon and vocalist Joanne Beamon, 2-3 p.m. by singer/songwriter Jetty Rae, and 3-4 p.m. by Dawdy, free admission, public welcome; sponsored by Charlevoix Circle of Arts; former Charlevoix Public Library, 109 Clinton, Charlevoix; 547-2333 or www.circle-of-arts.org.

"Meet the Artists" reception, noon-4 p.m., "It Grows on Trees" juried wood sculpture festival; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; 398-4001.

Figure drawing 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.

Opening reception, 1-4 p.m., for Invitational Arts Exhibition, on view through July 18; Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-2152 or www.jordanriverarts.com.

Artist reception, 4-6 p.m., exhibit of watercolors, pastels and mixed media paintings by Heidi A. Marshall, on view through July 25; The Cycling Salamander, 02217 U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix; 547-2333 or www.cyclingsalamander.com.

Opening reception, 6 p.m., exhibit of Leelanau landscapes by Tim Kennedy, on view through July 3; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

Dance

Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization, Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7047 or www.blissfest.org.

Community Dance, 7-10 p.m., old-time music, snacks and coffee available, admission by donation; Summit City Grange Hall, 3060 Factory St., Summit City; 263-5802 or 263-4499.

Etc.

City Farmer's & Artisan's Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, farm produce, garden goods, compost, baked goods, woodwork, textiles and fibers, bead and wirework, iron and steel artisans, photography and more; Train Station Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 883-2631 or www.webrewstarbucks.com.

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

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of the boat launch, downtown Frankfort.

Strawberry Social, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., strawberry pancake breakfast, wagon rides, old-time music, children's games, Early American handicraft demonstrations, strawberry shortcake and more; Friske Orchards, U.S. 31, Atwood; 599-2604 or www.friske.com.

Celtic Festival & Highland Games, 10 a.m., rain or shine, music, dancers, historic re-enactment, Highland heavy athletes, free admission; Springfield Township Parks & Recreation, corner of Lund and Creighton roads, Fife Lake.

"Clean It Up, Green," 10 a.m., adults and children 12/older, how to clean up the environmentally safe way, members $7 adults, $5 children, $15 families, non-members $10/$5/$20, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, Alden Highway, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Northwestern Michigan's Bark in the Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with 1 p.m. K-9 unit demonstration, plus dog agility demonstrations, contests, games, children's activities, raffle, sponsored by PetSafe Rescue Alliance; at Building 50, Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Community Antique Sale and Cottage Decor Tag Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by the Alden Historical Society, individuals welcome to sell their extra treasures, vendor fee is 15 percent donation; Alden Depot Park, Alden; 331-6583 or 331-4274.

"Stitches in Time" Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5 donation to benefit the Arcadia Area Historical Museum, display of more than 100 quilts, wearable art and quilted wall hangings, vendors on site, sponsored by Arcadia Area Historical Society; at Trinity Lutheran Church, Third Street, Arcadia.

Canine Contacts Dog Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with 1 p.m. Parade of Breeds, meet with breeders, groomers, trainers, rescue and humane societies, veterinarians, dog product representatives, demonstrations in agility, carting, obedience, weight pulling and more; admission $2 adults, $1 ages 13-18, free for ages 12/younger, proceeds benefit AC PAW; Kaliseum Recreation Complex, Kalkaska; (877) 276-6215.

Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m., free, "Catch the Science Bug" with Steven Belliveau, the Science Guy; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Parrot Head Club Beach Party benefit for Goodwill Inn Homeless Shelter and Habitat for Humanity, noon-11 p.m., $25 person, $40 couple, Margaritaville-style fun in the sun with live bands and more; Holiday Inn West Bay, 615 E. Front, TC; tickets at Banana Tree, Borders Books. Horizon Books, Goodwill Store, Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, online at www.tcparrotheads.com.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Peg Herring, author of "Macbeth's Niece"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Benzie Area Historical Society Strawberry Social, 1-3 p.m., $5 donation for strawberry shortcake with ice cream, lemonade and iced tea; one-room Drake School, corner of Fowler and Valley roads, Platte Township; Benzie Area Historical Museum, 882-5539.

Reception and book signing, 1-3 p.m. of "The Unraveling Thread," Priscilla Cogan's new novel; The Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St.Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

Patriot Party, 1:30 p.m., stories, snacks and crafts celebrating the USA; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Book signing by chef and author Mario Batali, 2 p.m., autographing his new book "Italian Grill"; Borders Books, 2612 Crossings Circle, TC; 933-0412.

Chateau Chantal's "Fifteen Days to Celebrate," 3 p.m. public toast of winery's 15th anniversary; original cellar, Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Michigan Legacy Art Park celebrates the "Secret Spaces of Childhood," free with park admission ($3 person, $10 family), 3 p.m. meet and greet Elizabeth Goodenough, editor of the "Secret Spaces of Childhood"; 4 p.m. "Secret Spaces" workshop led by Goodenough; 4 p.m. scavenger hunt for children; 4:30 p.m. "Creative Happening" for adults and children to work together to create secret spaces in the woods; 6 p.m. dinner in the Wild Tomato at Crystal Mountain Resort, kids eat free with Art Park hand-stamp; 7-9 p.m. chairlift rides, $5 person, free ages 8/younger with adult; 9 p.m. showing of the Michigan Emmy Award-winning film "Where Do The Children Play; Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; 378-4963 or www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Stone Circle gathering, 9 p.m., family-friendly poetry, storytelling and music around a fire, $4 adults, $2 children; U.S. 31, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids, right on Stone Circle Drive; 264-9467, www.terry-wooten.com or stonecir@aol.com.

Interlochen

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

Shakespeare Festival performance of "Twelfth Night," 7 p.m., $25; Harvey Theatre.

Rick Springfield, 8 p.m., $24.50/$34.50/$39.50/VIP Scholar $99.50; Kresge Auditorium.

Music

Aten Place Summer Concert Series presents Chasin' Steel, tickets available at 5 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. performance, $10 at the door, patrons invited to bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission, new covered picnic pavilion also available; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, Boyne Falls; www.atenplace.com or 549-2076.

Marty Stuart in concert, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Showroom at Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737 or at the showroom box office.

Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m. performance by the Neptune Quartet, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.

Theater

Theatre North presents "Glengarry Glen Ross," 8 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, at the Depot, 620 Railroad Place, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Benzie County Players present "Dearly Departed," 8 p.m., $8; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; for tickets visit the Benzonia Chamber of Commerce, or call 882-7121.

Sunday, June 29

Art

"Look About You" invitational art show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with music by guitarist Dwain Martin, free admission, public welcome; sponsored by Charlevoix Circle of Arts; former Charlevoix Public Library, 109 Clinton, Charlevoix; 547-2333 or www.circle-of-arts.org.

Etc.

Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., approximately 100 vendors; Union Street between Sixth and Eighth streets, TC.

Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free; Grass River Natural Area, Alden Highway, 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;

Funday Sunday at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. drumming circles with Marc Alderman and Dede Cronin from Rhythmic Adventures, included in museum admission, $6 ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

Chateau Chantal's "Fifteen Days to Celebrate," 3 p.m. public toast of winery's 15th anniversary; original cellar, Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Interlochen

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

Shakespeare Festival performance of "Twelfth Night," 1:30 p.m., $25; Harvey Theatre.

World Youth Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., "Three Icons, Three Masterpieces," Jung-Ho Pak, conductor, $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Kresge Auditorium.

Music

Patriotic Music concert, 4 p.m., free, by Northport Community Band, part of Manitou Music Festival; Glen Arbor Athletic Club lawn, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra concert in memory of Mary Boulanger, 7 p.m., debut concert under the direction of John W. Beery; Benzie Central High School auditorium, Homestead Road, Benzonia; www.benziesymphony.com.

Theater

Benzie County Players present "Dearly Departed," 2 p.m., $8; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; for tickets visit the Benzonia Chamber of Commerce, or call 882-7121.

Theatre North presents "Glengarry Glen Ross," 3 p.m., $12; Grand Trunk Theater, at the Depot, 620 Railroad Place, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 632-3029 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Monday, June 30

Etc.

Chateau Chantal's "Fifteen Days to Celebrate," 3 p.m. public toast of winery's 15th anniversary; original cellar, Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Showing of the documentary "Deliver Us From Evil," 7:30 p.m., film tells the story of a pedophile priest and was screened at the 2007 TC Film Festival, sponsored by Survivors Against Sexual Abuse Team; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.

Interlochen

Donna McKechnie: "Gypsy in My Soul," 8 p.m., $29.50; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.

Tuesday, July 1

Etc.

Chateau Chantal's 15th anniversary, public invited to celebrate with cake; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Tuesdays @ the Township "Groovin' Tie Dye" program, 10-11:15 a.m. or noon-1:15 p.m., all ages, each class limited to 15 students, $5 per child for program fee and T-shirt, registration required, children younger than 8 should be accompanied by adult; Long Lake Fire Hall Classroom, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.

Garden Walk, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., by donation, seven TC area gardens, brochure/tickets available the day of the walk, sponsored by Women 2 Women; Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E. Front St., TC; 947-7082.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Music

"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, relax, 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, enjoy live music or bring an instrument and play, all ages and levels welcome, picnics and beverages welcome; Wildflowers, Glen Arbor; 334-3232.

Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase concert, 7 p.m., featuring the Eyde Evans Hyde & Terry Lower Jazz Quartet, free; First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee; rain site Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach; 398-0704 or 723-2349.

Wednesday, July 2

Etc.

Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m. chicken stories and chickens with Tina Ulrich, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Cartooning class, 11 a.m., with Dick Evans, during Pine Patch Story Hour; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

Brown Bag Book Club, noon discussion of Jon Krakauer's "Into the Wild"; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Open Spinning Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and continuing on Wednesdays, hosted by experienced spinners Susan Curtis and Sharon Vreeland, anyone interested in spinning wool into yarn welcome, knitters encouraged to bring current projects; Thistledown Shoppe, 419 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-9276.

Music

Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., featuring advanced string quartets from Interlochen Arts Camp, free; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Jazz @ the Library, 7 p.m., series of live concerts with an educational component focusing on the jazz masters, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.

Thursday, July 3

Etc.

Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.

"The Legend of Sleeping Bear" 10th anniversary celebration and book signing, 10:30-11:30 p.m. by book illustrator Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m., "Celebrating America" theme, music by Sun Radius Steel Pan Band; downtown Alden.

Fireworks, dusk, Leland.

Music

World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Edye Evans Hyde with Terry Lower's Quartet, free, donations encouraged, bring picnics and chairs, handicap accessible; Rotary Park Pavilion, on the lake, downtown Cadillac; rain site is Cadillac Junior High auditorium; 779-3067, 642-1388 or www.cadillacmichigan.com.

Friday, July 4

Art

Opening reception for Plein Air Art Exhibit, 6-8 p.m., hosted by the Manistee Art Institute; Ramsdell Theater, Hardy Hall, 101 Maple, Manistee; 723-2682.

Etc.

Petoskey Summer Antiques Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 admission good for both days of the show, free for children 12/younger, online show previews available; at North Central Michigan College, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey; www.antiqnet.com/M&M.

Hartwick Pines Logging Museum celebrates a 19tyh Century Independence Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with 2 p.m. reading of the Declaration of Independence, also log sawing contest, children's games, flag-making, state park vehicle permit required, $6 daily, $24 year; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Leland Fourth of July Parade, 3 p.m., village of Leland; 218-6278.

Northport Fourth of July, 7-8:15 p.m. concert by Village Voices and Northport Community Band, 9 p.m.-dusk concert by Due North band, dusk fireworks; Marina Park, Northport.

South Torch Lake fireworks, at dark, best viewing from land is Crystal Beach Road or South West Torch Lake Drive; Alden; 322-2395.

Saturday, July 5

Art

Free drawing workshop, 11 a.m., for adults and children, with Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, illustrator of "The Legend of Sleeping Bear"; Hart Visitor's Center, 9922 Front St., Empire; 326-5134.

By the Bight Art Gallery and Studio presents "Flower Power," 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fresh new paintings; East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, north of Northport; 218-9976 or www.bythebight.com.

Plein Air Art Exhibit, 1-8 p.m., hosted by the Manistee Art Institute; Ramsdell Theater, Hardy Hall, 101 Maple, Manistee; 723-2682.

Dance

Fourth of July dance, 8-11 p.m., music by the Ken Hawkins Polka/Variety Band, bring your own beverage, coffee, soda and ice available, $5 admission at the door, parties of four or more asked to make reservations to be seated together; Harrietta Township Hall, Harrietta; 389-2362 or 389-2287.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of the boat launch, downtown Frankfort.

Petoskey Summer Antiques Festival, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $5 admission good for both days of the show, free for children 12/younger, online show previews available; at North Central Michigan College, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey; www.antiqnet.com/M&M.

Lake Ann Homecoming, 9 a.m. opening ceremony, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oscar Jaquish & Family Band, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. oral history videos, 11 a.m. Tractor and Vintage Care Parade, noon-2 p.m. luncheon, 1-3 p.m. TC Celtic, also children's activities, food and beverages in the park, on-going activities; Lake Ann.

Antique Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 admission good for today and July 6, food vendors on site; Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey; www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com or 322-4422.

"It's a Small World" exhibit opens, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-4 p.m. Sun. through July 19, featuring G gauge model railroad trains and six of Traverse City's Miniature City buildings, $5 adults, $2 students, free for children 3/younger; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Horizon Books, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. book signing by Frank Holes, author of "Year of the Dogman"; and 3-5 p.m. by Ted McClellan, author of "The Third Coast"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Book presentation and signing, 1 p.m., "Historic Cottages of Glen Lake" by Barbara Siepker and Dietrich Floeter; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

Michael Deren presents "Past in Person," 7 p.m., state park vehicle permit required, $6 daily, $24 year; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Promise Pledge Picnic fundraiser, noon-3 p.m., silent auction and more; Northport Marina Park, Northport; auction list updated at www.northportpromise.com.

Barbecue Chicken Dinner, noon-6 p.m., to benefit South Torch Lake Fourth of July fireworks; Alden Bar and Grille, Alden; 620-0788.

Free Movie Time, 1 p.m. showing of "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," free popcorn; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Music

Aten Place Concert Series presents Jill Jack, tickets on sale at 5 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. concert, patrons invited to bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission, tickets $10 at the door; Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.

Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by The Milroys along with Rodd & Annie Capps, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Parrots of the Caribbean present "A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet," 7:30 p.m., $23, costume prizes will be awarded; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; 627-5841 or (800) 357-9408.

Sunday, July 6

Art

Plein Air Art Exhibit, 1-6 p.m., hosted by the Manistee Art Institute; Ramsdell Theater, Hardy Hall, 101 Maple, Manistee; 723-2682.

Etc.

Hagerty Family Car Show, 8-11 a.m. registration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. open to public, awards ceremony 3 p.m., all collector vehicles welcome, appearance by rare General Motors "Futurliner" bus, free public admission; Hagerty Insurance, Cass Street, TC; 933-3766 or visit www.cherryfestival.org/carshow.

Antique Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 admission, food vendors on site; Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey; www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com or 322-4422.

Vintage Base Ball exhibition match, 1 p.m., featuring the Hartwick Pines Swampers, state park vehicle permit required, $6 daily, $24 year; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Music

Chamber Music North presents New Music Detroit in concert, 2:30 p.m. "Words Before Music" talk/interview with the musicians of New Music Detroit, 3 p.m. performance of works from the late 20th Century to the present, $25 advance, $30 at the door, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.chambermusicnorth.com.

Monday, July 7

Etc.

Cherry Festival Distinguished Senior Breakfast, 9 a.m., $3 per person; Elks Club, 625 Lake, TC; to register or for details, call the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 995-0313.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Traverse Area District Library's Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m. showing of "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse," tracing the magic and madness of making "Apocalypse Now," $8; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 932-8500, 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.

Tuesday, July 8

Etc.

Elk Rapids Garden Club's Bi-Annual Garden Walk, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., "Up-North Garden Varieties" theme, refreshments at Pine Hill Nursery, $10 advance, $12 the day of the walk; advance tickets at The Granary, Barker Creek Nursery, Elk Rapids Nursery, Elk Lake Floral, Pine Hill Nursery, Cyman Gardens, Wilhelm & Associates, Marvin's Gardens and the Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce.

Heritage Day Picnic, 11:30 a.m., $5 per person, proceeds benefit Grand Traverse Heritage Center; at Hannah Park, Sixth Street, TC.

"Beads in Our Past and Present," 1 p.m. program by local hobbyist Margaret Vanover, opportunities for hands-on activities and experimentation, designed to appeal to 7-11 year olds and adults open to new experiences, reservations requested; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Music

Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase concert, 7 p.m., featuring the Petra Van Nuis & Andy Brown Trio from Chicago, free; First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee; rain site Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach; 398-0704 or 723-2349.

Wednesday, July 9

Art

Women's Organization of Northern Michigan's Art Festival, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., juried show, lunch served 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $3 admission at the door, free for ages 12/younger; Nub's Nob Ski Area, 500 Nub's Nob Road, Harbor Springs

Open Critique Night, 6-9 p.m., discussion of member-submitted art work by guest facilitators, $10, limit of two works of art; Artcenter Traverse City Studio, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.

Etc.

Author reading and telling of the story behind the book, 11 a.m. during Pine Patch Story Hour, by Sonja Richards, author of "My Maise & Blue Day"; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band concert, 7 p.m., free, TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center's main arena, TC.

Blues/Folk/Gospel concert with Alan Gerber, 8 p.m., part of Manitou Music Festival, advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; Studio Stage, Lake Street, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Thursday, July 10

Art

Plein Air Art Exhibit, 1-8 p.m., hosted by the Manistee Art Institute; Ramsdell Theater, Hardy Hall, 101 Maple, Manistee; 723-2682.

Etc.

Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.

Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m. paper cranes' project with Maryellen Paul, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

International Affairs Forum lecture, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

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.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m., "Breast Cancer Awareness" theme, everyone encouraged to wear pink, music by The Essentials and Charlie's Garage; downtown Alden.

Music

Idlewild Music Festival, 6-9 p.m., free Gospel Xtravaganza, bring your own lawn chairs; Williams Island, Idlewild Lake, Idlewild; 745-7712.

Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by The Well Fed Kids with opening act Pinky Lee, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Benefit concert by Switchback, 7 p.m., $10 general admission, proceeds benefit Grass River Natural Area; Short's Brewing Company, 121 N. Bridge, Bellaire; 533-8314.

World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Petra van Nuis with the Andy Brown Quartet, free, donations encouraged, bring picnics and chairs, handicap accessible; Rotary Park Pavilion, on the lake, downtown Cadillac; rain site is Cadillac Junior High auditorium; 779-3067, 642-1388 or www.cadillacmichigan.com.

Friday, July 11

Art

Plein Air Art Exhibit, 1-8 p.m., hosted by the Manistee Art Institute; Ramsdell Theater, Hardy Hall, 101 Maple, Manistee; 723-2682.

Etc.

GT Heritage Center's History in Motion Trolley Tour, noon-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., $20 per person, reservations required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Gene Rantz, author of "Leelanau: A Painter's View"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music

Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival, main stage performances, second and third stages also, plus four workshop areas, advance weekend tickets, $73 adults, $66 seniors, $35 teens or $85, $80 and $45 at the gate; day prices (advance or gate) $30 today, $40 July 12, $25 July 13, $15 teens with family any day; Blissfest Festival Farm, Division Road, Harbor Springs; www.blissfest.org or 348-7047.

Idlewild Music Festival, 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., featuring The Ark Band, Johnny Reed and the Houserockers, Lady Sunshine and the X Band and Daybreak, $10/day in advance, $15/day at the gate, free for children 11/younger, bring your lawn chairs; Williams Island, Idlewild Lake, Idlewild; 745-7712.

Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., featuring Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Josh White Jr., 8 p.m., $20 advance, $23 the day of the show; Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort; tickets at Betsie Bay Inn; Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC, or call 352-8090.

Recital by French harpist Isabelle Perrin, 8 p.m., $12 adults, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for advance tickets, visit www.dennosmuseum.com or call 995-1553.

Saturday, July 12

Art

Cheboygan Area Arts Council's Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., juried show, afternoon performance by the Saints of Steel band, $2 admission at the door, concessions available; Ice Pavilion, Cheboygan.

Opening reception, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., "Leelanau Impressions: Jewelry Just for You," refreshments served; By the Bight Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, north of Northport; 218-9976 or www.bythebight.com.

Artist reception, 1-3 p.m., "Feast," an exhibit of work inspired by Michigan's lakes and landscapes plus still life interiors by Grand Rapids artists Tommy Allen and Michael Pfleghaar, on view through fall; La Becasse restaurant, 9001 S. Dunn's Farm Road, Maple City; 334-3944 or visit http://www.restaurantlabecasse.com/

Plein Air Art Exhibit, 1-8 p.m., hosted by the Manistee Art Institute; Ramsdell Theater, Hardy Hall, 101 Maple, Manistee; 723-2682.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of the boat launch, downtown Frankfort.

Grayling Garden Walk, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., visit a variety of gardens and settings, $5, sponsored by Beyond the Garden Wall Garden Club; tickets available at Flower's by Josie, Grayling Restaurant, Heads Up North, JDAP and Riverland; (989) 348-8519.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Leslie Mertz, author of "Driving Michigan: I-75 Mile by Mile"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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

Music

Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival, main stage performances, second and third stages also, plus four workshop areas, advance weekend tickets, $73 adults, $66 seniors, $35 teens or $85, $80 and $45 at the gate; day prices (advance or gate) $40 today, $25 July 13, $15 teens with family any day; Blissfest Festival Farm, Division Road, Harbor Springs; www.blissfest.org or 348-7047.

Idlewild Music Festival, vendors open at noon, music 2-11:30 p.m., featuring R & B Station, Shiela Landis and the Brazilian Love Affair, Bobby Rush, Maurice Davis and Funkilinium, $10/day in advance, $15/day at the gate, free for children 11/younger, bring your lawn chairs; Williams Island, Idlewild Lake, Idlewild; 745-7712.

Sunday, July 13

Art

Plein Air Art Exhibit, 1-6 p.m., hosted by the Manistee Art Institute; Ramsdell Theater, Hardy Hall, 101 Maple, Manistee; 723-2682.

Etc.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Renee Hand, author of "Seduction of the Lonely Heart"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music

Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival, main stage performances, second and third stages also, plus four workshop areas, $25 adults, $15 teens with family; Blissfest Festival Farm, Division Road, Harbor Springs; www.blissfest.org or 348-7047.

10th annual Dune Climb Concert, 7 p.m., free, "Two Cellos Ride the Dunes: Crispin Campbell and Eugene Friesen," part of the Manitou Music Festival; Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; rain site Empire Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Josh White Jr. in concert, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Cuppa Joe's, Patisserie Amie, Borders Books and Oryana Natural Foods Market, or call 929-3254.

Irish music featuring Matt and Shannon Heaton, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door; Elk Rapids Town Hall, River Street, Elk Rapids; advance tickets at Corner Druggist or Chef Charles, Elk Rapids; and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC.

Monday, July 14

Etc.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

"Don't Give Up the Ship: The Tale of a Boy and a Boat" world premiere, 6 p.m., locally shot, 30-minute family film from Great Crossings Films, plus 60-minute film "First Landing," $10; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; advance tickets are Bay the Bay Store, Harbor Springs; Krissies and Orvis, TC.

Tuesday, July 15

Etc.

Tuesdays @ the Township "Kids 'n' Power' program, 9-10 a.m. ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m.-noon ages 6/older, each class limited to 25 students, $2 class fee per child, safety techniques by ATA Martial Arts in partnership with AMBERAlert.com, registration required, parents encouraged to stay, "Kids 'n' Power" DVDs available for $10 each; Long Lake Fire Hall Classroom, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

"Stamp Collecting" presentation, 1 p.m., by local stamp-collecting authority Chuck Drouillard, opportunities for hands-on activities and experimentation, for ages 7-11 and adults open to new experiences, reservations requested; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Music

Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase concert, 7 p.m., featuring the Holly McGuire & Steve Sander Band form Phoenix, Ariz., free; First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee; rain site Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach; 398-0704 or 723-2349.

Wednesday, July 16

Art

Glen Lake Woman's Club Art Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Glen Arbor Town Hall, Glen Arbor; figurabe@aol.com.

Etc.

Charlevoix Area Garden Club's "Wild Places, City Spaces" Garden Walk and Standard Flower Show, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., six gardens included on the walk, flower show at Community Reformed Church, corner of Meech and U.S. 31, Charlevoix; flower show admission free, garden walk tickets $10 advance, $12 the day of the walk; tickets at the flower show, Shop of the Gulls, Marvins Gardens and Halfway to the Top, Charlevoix; Mary's of Boyne, Boyne City; and the EJ Shoppe, East Jordan; for details, call 547-8502.

Northport Women's Club Home Tour and Garden Luncheon, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., five homes near Northport, tour tickets $15; luncheon at David Chrobak's Old Mill Pond Inn, West 3rd Street, Northport, luncheon $12, first come, first served basis; tickets available from club members, at Tamarack Gallery, Omena, Dolls & More, Northport, Leelanau Books, Leland, and Business Helper, Suttons Bay, also at the tour homes the day of the event.

TADL BATL, 1-5 p.m. multi-gam open play, all ages; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Music

The Duhks with opening act Luke Winslow King, doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. show, $20 advance, $25 at the door, all ages welcome; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; tickets available at InsideOut, Cuppa Joe, Borders Books, Patisserie Amie or online at www.porterhouseproductions.com.

Manitou Music Festival presents traditional Irish music with Legacy, 8 p.m., advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; Studio Stage, Lake Street, Glen Arbor; rain site Empire Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Thursday, July 17

Etc.

Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.

Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., draw cartoons with Dick Evans, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.

The Friendly Garden Club's Summer Garden Walk, noon-8 p.m., rain or shine, six gardens in the Long Lake and Interlochen areas, $6 advance, $8 the day of the walk; tickets available from garden club members, at the Traverse City Visitor and Convention Center and at local garden centers.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Katherine Taylor, author of "Rules for Saying Goodbye"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Thursday evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m., "Keeping Our Kids Safe" theme, with information on keeping children safe by Sheriff's Department and South Torch Lake Fire Department, musiv by The Three B's; downtown Alden.

Music Cruise on the Straits of Mackinac, 8 p.m., two-hour cruise with a sunset ride under the Mackinac Bridge, music by Lee Murdock, hearty hors d'oeuvres, sponsored by WCMU, $40 per person; Mackinaw City; (800) 727-9268 or www.wcmu.org.

Music

Helena Township Library Coffeehouse, 7-9 p.m., with music by singer/songwriter Caralie Raymond, coffee, lemonade and desserts available to purchase, proceeds benefit the library; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band concert, 7 p.m., free, Grand Traverse Pavilions' green, South Elmwood, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the main Pavilions building.

World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Holly McGuire with the Steve Sandner Band, free, donations encouraged, bring picnics and chairs, handicap accessible; Rotary Park Pavilion, on the lake, downtown Cadillac; rain site is Cadillac Junior High auditorium; 779-3067, 642-1388 or www.cadillacmichigan.com.

"A Summer Evening in Ireland" concert by Cathie Ryan and her band, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 the day of the show; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Cuppa Joe's, Patisserie Amie, and Oryana, 929-3254.

The Duhks with opening act Well Fed Kids, doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. show, $12 advance, $15 at the door, all ages welcome; Short's Brewery, 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; tickets at Short's, and Cuppa Joe, Borders Books and Patisserie Amie, TC, or online at www.porterhouseproductions.com.

Theater

Miracle Productions presents "Phantom," the American Musical Sensation, 7:30 p.m., reserved seats $20 adults, premium seats $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.

Friday, July 18

Art

Northern Michigan Artist Guild's Art Show & Sale, noon-8 p.m., free admission; First United Methodist Church, First Avenue at Center, Gaylord.

Exhibit of photography by Stacy Niedzwiecki, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with 6-9 p.m. opening reception and 8 p.m. multi-media presentation; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Opening reception for "Two Artists/Two Perspectives/Two Generations" exhibit, 7-9 p.m., batiks by Terri Haugen, paintings by Kindra Haugen, exhibit continues July 19; Old Art Building Leland; for details, call 352-7640 or visit www.lessirenes.com.

Etc.

Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing by Joseph Allen, author of "House on Leonard Road"; and 5-8 p.m. by George McManus Jr., author of "The Boy From Archie"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

"Hops & Berries" Wine & Beer Tasting, 4-7 p.m., live jazz by Steve Stargardt & Friends, silent auction, $15 advance, $20 at the door, proceeds benefit Downtown Alden Business Association; Depot Park, Alden; 331-4200.

Music

Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by MJ Bishop, followed by Dennis Palmer, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds "Family Night" Concert, 7 p.m., featuring Song of the Lakes performing original music telling the story of the 1941 children's book "Paddle to the Sea," art activity based on the book for children, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families, free; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.

"A Summer Evening in Ireland" concert by Cathie Ryan and her band, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 the day of the show; Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort; advance tickets at the Betsie Bay Inn, Phoenix Cafe, Beulah and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC; 352-8090.

Theater

Miracle Productions presents "Phantom," the American Musical Sensation, 7:30 p.m., reserved seats $20, premium seats $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.

Saturday, July 19

Art

Northern Michigan Artist Guild's Art Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission; First United Methodist Church, First Avenue at Center, Gaylord.

Exhibit of photography by Stacy Niedzwiecki, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

"Two Artists/Two Perspectives/Two Generations" exhibit, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., batiks by Terri Haugen, oil paintings by Kindra Haugen; Old Art Building, Leland; 352-7640 or www.lessirenes.com.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of the boat launch, downtown Frankfort.

Wood Shaving Days Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., operating saw mill, traditional music by The Cousins Music Group, wood carving, wood burning and other woodcrafts, demonstrations by blacksmiths, weavers and wool spinners, free, state park motor vehicle permit required, $6 daily, $24 yearly; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. "Catch the Reading Bug" with Kevin Kammeraad, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Edward Lee, author of "Staying Safe Aboard: Traveling, Working & Living in a Post-9/11 World"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Chuckwagon supper and show, doors open 5 p.m. for silent auction viewing and displays, 6 p.m. seating for cattle-drive style meal, country entertainment, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more, $10 adults, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4/younger, only 300 tickets sold, proceeds benefit Manistee County Fair, sponsored by Old Heifer Club and Manistee County Fair Board; Manistee County Fairgrounds; 342-7285, 864-3766 or pjaquish@coslink.net.

Music

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

Theater

Sunday, July 20

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by DJ, $7 admission per person, cash bar, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

Etc.

Wood Shaving Days Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with 1 p.m. Hartwick Pines Swampers vs. Walker Tavern Wheels vintage base ball game, also operating saw mill, traditional music by The Cousins Music Group, wood carving, wood burning and other woodcrafts, demonstrations by blacksmiths, weavers and wool spinners, free, state park motor vehicle permit required, $6 daily, $24 yearly; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Trolley Tour of historic Traverse City, 1 and 3 p.m., $10 per ticket, led by local author/historian Bob Wilson, advance tickets recommended, sponsored by Traverse Area Historical Society; tour leaves from Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 929-7663 or 995-0313.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Music

Chamber Music North's Village Series presents "Trio Soufflage," 7 p.m., featuring flutist Christopher Kantner, oboist Sarah Bowman, bassoonist Martha Bowman and clarinetist Suzanna Bratton, $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $8 students; Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 882-0591 for tickets.

Manitou Music Festival presents Jazz/Zappa/Fiddle Music with the Neptune Quartet, 7 p.m., advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; top of the ski hill, Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor; rain site Mountain Flower Meeting Center; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Monday, July 21

Etc.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Tuesday, July 22

Etc.

Tuesdays @ the Township "Future Firefighters" program, 9-10:30 a.m./11 a.m., 3/older, parents invited, learn what to do in a fire from Sparky the Dog and real firefighters, $2 class fee per child, adults must accompany children younger than 5, class size limited to 40 students, registration required; Long Lake Fire Hall Classroom, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Music

Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase concert, 7 p.m., featuring the Jeannie Bryson & New York All Stars from New York, N.Y., free; First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee; rain site Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach; 398-0704 or 723-2349.

Theater

Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "The Taming of the Shrew," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.

Wednesday, July 23

Etc.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Music

Manitou Music Festival presents singer/songwriter Annie Gallup, 8 p.m., advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; Studio Stage, Lake Street, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; tickets at Lake Street Studios or Glen Arbor Art Association office, call 334-3179 or visit www.glenarborart.org.

Theater

Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "All's Well That Ends Well," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.

Thursday, July 24

Etc.

Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; Bridge Park (this week only), downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.

Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., music with Emma Cook and Will Hendricks, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Traverse City Orthodox Mission's Taste of Greece dinner, 4-8 p.m., dine in or drive-through take out, $14, tickets at the door or in advance from church members; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; 668-6583.

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.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Her