Published: July 03, 2009 12:25 pm      

Nitelife Calendar: 07/03/2009

Antrim County

Ivan's at Schuss Village, All night happy hour 2 p.m.-close Mon.; pizza and pitcher Wed.; Karaoke 8 p.m. Thurs.; DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1826 Schuss Mountain Lane, Mancelona; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.

Short's Brewing Company, live music Fri.-Sat. with Michael Lee Seiler 9 p.m. July 3; The Vermeers 9 p.m. July 4; Mike Freer 7 p.m. July 5; Rachel Brooke 9 p.m. July 6; My Dear Disco 9 p.m. July 8, $5 cover; Susan Fawcett and Michael Beauchamp 9 p.m. July 9; Blue Feather 9 p.m. July 10; Dave Boutette with special guest Timothy Monger 8 p.m. July 11; Alison Lewis and Hymn for Her 7 p.m. July 12 and 9 p.m. July 13; Code Brown 9 p.m. July 15; Mue Sephei 9 p.m. July 16; Nathan Bates 9 p.m. July 17; Jetty Rae 9 p.m. July 18; Erik VanHorn 7 p.m. July 19; Jerry and Allison 9 p.m. July 20; Abandinus 9 p.m. July 22, $5 cover; Pocketwood Mandingo 9 p.m. July 23; Keith Scott 9 p.m. July 24; Michael Anne Erlewine featuring the Younce Guitar Duo 9 p.m. July 25; Dave Boutette 7 p.m. July 26; Dwain Martin 9 p.m. July 27; Seize the Karp 9 p.m. July 29; Pinky Lee 9 p.m. July 30; Squeaky Clean Cretins 9 p.m. July 31; plus open mic 8 p.m. every Tues.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.

Benzie County

Cabbage Shed, opens 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., happy hour 4-6 p.m., Open Mic Night 8 p.m. Thurs.; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9843.

Crystal Palace Lounge, Pool League Mon.; Bean Bag Wed.; The King DJ Fri.-Sat.; 17170 Vondra Road at M-115, Thompsonville; 378-3104 or www.crystalpalacelounge.com.

Laughing Horse Saloon, DJ Fri.-Sat.; 15888 Lindy Road, Thompsonville; 378-4876.

Lumberjacks Bar and Grill, ladies' night, DJ and karaoke with Emotionally Impaired Thurs.; U.S. 31, Honor; 325-2262.

Mayfair Tavern, happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily; 515 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9136.

Thompsonville Bar & Grille, noon-midnight Mon.-Thurs., noon-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., DJ from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-midnight Sun.; Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville; 378-2554.

Charlevoix County

Boyne Mountain Resort, in the Beach House Restaurant -- Ben Overbeek 7-10 p.m. July 3; Nelson Olstrom noon-3 p.m. and Pete Kehoe 7-10 p.m. July 4; Scot Bihlman 7-10 p.m. July 10; Ron Getz noon-3 p.m. and Pete Kehoe 7-10 p.m. July 11; Nelson Olstrom 7-10 p.m. July 17; Jeff Bihlman noon-3 p.m. and Ron Getz 7-10 p.m. July 18; Ben Overbeek 7-10 p.m. July 24; Michelle Chenard noon-3 p.m. and Pete Kehoe 7-10 p.m. July 25; Pete Kehoe 7-10 p.m. July 31; Nelson Olstrom noon-3 p.m. and Pete Kehoe 7-10 p.m. Aug. 1; Nelson Olstrom 7-10 p.m. Aug. 7; Ron Getz noon-3 p.m. and Scot Bihlman 7-10 p.m. Aug. 8; Dave Cisco 7-10 p.m. Aug. 14; Ben Overbeek noon-3 p.m. and Ron Getz 7-10 p.m. Aug. 15; Pete Kehoe 7-10 p.m. Aug. 21; Michelle Chenard noon-3 p.m. and Nelson Olstrom 7-10 p.m. Aug. 22; Scot Bihlman 7-10 p.m. Aug. 28; Pete Kehoe noon-3 p.m. and Dave Cisco 7-10 p.m. Aug. 29; in Everett's 7-10 p.m. -- Nelson Olstrom July 3; Ron Getz July 4; Michelle Chenard July 10; Jeff Bihlman July 11; Michelle Chenard July 17; Nelson Olstrom July 18; Nelson Olstrom July 24; Ron Getz July 25; Dave Cisco July 31; Jeff Bihlman Aug. 1; Scot Bihlman Aug. 7; Jeff Bihlman Aug. 8; Ben Overbeek Aug. 14; Nelson Olstrom Aug. 15; Nelson Olstrom Aug. 21; Ron Getz Aug. 22; Nelson Olstrom Aug. 28; Jeff Bihlman Aug. 29; 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls; 549-6000 or www.boyne.com.

Emmet County

Odawa Casino Resort, Ozone Night Club, opens 7 p.m. Wed.-Sat., noon Sun.; Rendezvous Lounge open 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 1760 Lears Road, Petoskey; (877) 442-6464, www.odawacasino.com.

Papa Lou's Pizza, Pub & Grill, 317 E. Lake St., Petoskey; 348-3663 or www.papalous.us.

The South American Grille and Wine Bar, live entertainment 7-11 p.m. with Pete Kehoe July 3; Michelle Chenard July 4; Jeff Bihlman July 10; Michelle Chenard July 11; Pete Kehoe July 17; Scot Bihlman July 18; Michelle Chenard July 24; Scot Bihlman July 25; Jeff Bihlman July 31; Michelle Chenard Aug. 1; Jeff Bihlman Aug. 7; Scot Bihlman Aug. 8; Pete Kehoe Aug. 14; Michelle Chenard Aug. 15; Jeff Bihlman Aug. 21; Pete Kehoe Aug. 23; Scot Bihlman Aug. 29; Pete Kehoe Aug. 30; The Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor.

Grand Traverse County

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, entertainment in the lounge 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. through August with Andy Six; except featuring David Collini July 18 and Aug. 14; GT Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme; (800) 748-0303.

Bayview Inn, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs. Karaoke by the Bay with BDJ's; 5074 U. S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1610.

Bowers Harbor Inn and the Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant and Brewery (formerly The Bowery), John Wunsch plays classical, 12-string, contemporary acoustic guitar 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., plus July 5; 13512 Peninsula Dr., Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4222.

Bud's of Interlochen, live music 5-8 p.m. with acoustic folk duo Chris Siemer and Ben Elliot on Tues. and acoustic guitarist Jim Hawley or guitarist Gael Eschelweck on Thurs.; open mic 3-6 p.m. first Sun. of month; 3061 M-137, Interlochen; 276-9090 or www.budsville.com.

Cafe Habana, 8 p.m. Thurs. free Salsa dance lessons with professional instructor Martha Hubbell, dancing continues until 11 p.m.; 423 S. Union St., TC; 922-9515.

Cherry Stop's Uncorked Wine Bar, 5-7 p.m. Fri. live music by The Music Factory instructors and students; wine bar features products from 27 local wineries, five Michigan breweries and two Michigan distilleries; 211 E. Front St., TC; www.cherrystop.com or (800) 286-7209.

Crema Coffee & Sandwich Shop, "Senior Sunday" discount for seniors 60/older; open mic 6-9 p.m. Mon.; "Cafe Disco" all day Tues. with disco music, inspired by "The Office"; Latin Dance with live music by Rojo Loco 6-9 p.m. Wed.; 300 E. Front St., TC; 421-JAVA.

Crow About It Coffee and Cakes, open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.; live entertainment Sat. 8-10 p.m. with Open Mic Night first Sat., Creative Expression Night second Sat., Poetry Open Mic Night third Sat., Concert Night with featured musicians fourth Sat.; 1990 U.S. 31 North, corner of Four Mile Road, TC; 421-3799.

Dillinger's Pub/Bootleggers, Trivia Live 7-9 p.m. Thurs.; open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Dillinger's, 121 S. Union, TC, 941-2276; Bootleggers, 119 S. Union, TC, 922-7742.

Firefly, music and fun on the river, daily specials; 310 Cass St., TC; 932-1310 or www.tcfood.com.

Hayloft Inn, open mic night 7:30 p.m. Thurs. for musicians, poets, comics, hosted by Bill Dungjen; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live country and western entertainment; M-72, TC; 941-0832.

Hide Away Bar & Grill, hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-midnight Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun.; with DJ music by Hot Traxx 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri., and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; 211 E. Main St., Kingsley; 263-4059.

Hofbrau, 4 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 2784 M-137, Interlochen; 276-6979.

Holiday Inn West Bay, Shimmers Nightclub, open 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700.

Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. with Rob Hausler July 3; Sisters With Class July 10; Kate Eldred July 11; Songwriters in the Round July 17; Michael Lee Seiler July 18; Hall and Morgan July 25; Johnny P. July 31; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

InsideOut Gallery, Loudon Wainwright III in concert, 8 p.m. July 9, $35 general admission, $60 reserved, $80 VIP; 229 Garland St., TC; 929-3254 for details or credit card orders; advance tickets at InsideOut, Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, all Cuppa Joe locations and www.insideoutgallery.com.

Jacob's Well, hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Mon.; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.

Level 3 Lounge, open 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Sun., must be 21/older; Jeff Bihlman Biggie B Band Aug. 13-14; Turtle Creek Casino, 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.

Lil Bo, smoke-free, open 11 a.m. Tues.-Sat., kitchen open until midnight with a limited menu; Weekly -- 7-9 p.m. Tues. Irish music with TC Celtic; 9-11 p.m. Wed. acoustic with Angelo Meli; 8-11 p.m. Thurs. jazz and swing with Bo Bossa; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.

The Loading Dock, My Dear Disco July 9; open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Mon. 7-9 p.m. TC Celtic, and 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jazz Night with Jay and Matt; Fri.-Sat. live music; Sun. open mic with Kurt and Marty; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.

Northern Lites, 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Thurs.-Sat., open at noon Sun.; 273 U.S. 31 S., two miles south of GT Mall, TC; 943-8555.

Park Place Hotel, Tom Kaufmann (piano) 7:30-11:30 p.m. Thurs., and 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., Piano Bar in the Beacon Lounge; 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.

ParkShore Resort, Open Mic Night 8-11 p.m. Wed., for information, participants should call 313-2434; live DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800.

Phil's on Front, entertainment nightly Mon.-Sat.; across from the State Theatre, 236 E. Front St., TC; 929-1710.

Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; 1104 Barlow, TC; 946-4195.

Schelde's Traverse Bay Tavern, Ronnie Hernandez 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tues.; Cheryl and AJ of Madison Straw 8:30-11 p.m. Sat., no cover; 714 Munson Ave., TC; 946-0981.

Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Monster Monday and Terrific Tuesday with free pool and darts; Wild Wednesday featuring music videos with Scotty; Megan's Thrifty Thursday; Fun Friday with DJ/VJ Mike King's Dance Party, happy hour 5-9 p.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; Sonic Saturday with DJ/VJ Mike King's Dance Party, $5 cover after 9 p.m.; also darts, pool, jukebox, seasonal full-service patio; gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 21/older; 520 Franklin St., off East Eighth Street, TC; 935-1666.

Sleder's Tavern, restaurant open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., and noon-9 p.m. Sun.; bar open until 10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 9 p.m. Sun.; 717 Randolph, TC; 947-9213.

Steven's Place Nightclub, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. lunch Tues.-Fri.; 6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. fine dining; "Chance to Learn Dance" package-Tues. Swing, Wed. Tango, Thurs. Ballroom, includes demonstration, lessons, practica and Margarita $15/person; 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live music with the Doc Woodward Band, modest cover; 738 S. Garfield, TC; 929-8945 or www.stevensplacenightclub.com.

Tastes of Black Star Farms, live music 7 p.m. Tues. featuring the Taro Trio; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

The Terminal, Special Events: in Platinum X -- Abandinus July 10; Pay-Per-View UFC 100 July 11; Crazy Train Aug. 8; Soulkast Aug. 14; 40 oz. to Freedom, Sublime Tribute Aug. 15; in Ground Zero -- Foam Party 2 "Bigger and Better" July 10; Framing Hanley July 15; B. Jenkins "Talk of My City" CD Release Party July 17, doors open 9 p.m., $5 cover, ages 18/older; The Girls of Oil Mania-Oil Wrestling July 25; Hatebreed Aug. 2; Mega '80s Aug. 7; Weekly: in Platinum X -- Mike Moran 9 p.m. Wed., free; open mic night 9:30 p.m. Thurs., $3 cover; live music 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $2 cover; in Double D Saloon -- line dancing lessons 7-8 p.m. Wed., $2, followed by DJ Mikey until close; couples' line dancing lessons (singles welcome) 7-8 p.m. Fri., $2, DJ Mikey until close; live music 9 p.m. certain Sat., see Web site for details; in Ground Zero -- Bikini Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Bike Night Mon. through summer with Crazy Train and Callous; College Night 9:30 p.m. Thurs.; concerts and special events Fri.; KHQ Dance Party and Special Theme Parties 9:30 p.m. Sat.; closed Sun.-Mon.; 1669 S. Garfield, TC; for complete details, call 932-1300 or visit www.theterminaltc.com.

TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 11 p.m.), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until midnight); 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9496.

Union Street Station, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; open mic night 10 p.m. Tues.; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930.

Wilderness Crossing, open 10 a.m.-midnight Sun., 3 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; live music in the Wild Pony Saloon Fri.-Sat.; karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Wed.; dinner and dance with Bo Bossa 7-11 p.m. Mon.; smoke-free, sport bar, snack bar, full-service restaurant, arcade, cosmic bowling, laser tag, indoor mini golf; 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd., U.S. 31, one mile west of Chum's Corner; 943-9200, www.wildernesscrossing.com.

The Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, all new menu, doors open 6 p.m., seating 7 p.m., dinner/show $44.95 adults, $30 children 12/younger, reservations required; 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg; for available show dates or reservations, 938-2181 or www.conventiondinnertheater.com.

Kalkaska County

Gio's Trattoria Grille, ladies' night and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat. with Connie; happy hour 4-7 p.m. Mon-Fri.; U.S. 131 North, one block north of Rite-Aid, Kalkaska; 384-4444.

Kiootee's Bar & Grill, DJ and ladies' night 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.; 4556 County Road 571 N.E., Kalkaska; 258-1276.

Leelanau County

Cedar Tavern, karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.

O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic 9:30 p.m. Thurs.; 303 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-2999.

Manistee County

Little River Casino, The Grove Lounge -- Bottoms Up July 3-4; TBD July 10-11; The Rock Show July 17-18; Drop 35 July 24-25; Don Swan & The Mob July 31-Aug. 1; TBD Aug. 7-8; Stolen Horses Aug. 14-15; Street Corner Aug. 21-22; R & B Station Aug. 28-29, plus Monday Polka Party noon-4 p.m.; 2700 Orchard Highway, Manistee; (888) 568-2244 or www.littlerivercasino.com.

Otsego County

Stampede Saloon, happy hour 3-6 p.m. Mon-Thurs.; Mon. Game Night; Classic Car Nite 6-9 p.m. Tues.; Bike Nite 7-11 p.m. Wed., with music by North's Most Dangerous Band July 8; Nancy's Fury July 15; North's Most Dangerous Band July 22; Lizzy's Ax July 29; Lizzy's Ax Aug. 5; Weekend Warriors Aug. 12; Nancy's Fury Aug. 19 and The North's Most Dangerous Band Aug. 26; also live music Fri. Sat. with Weekend Warriors July 3-4; Virus July 10-11; Nancy's Fury July 17-18; Common Jones July 24-25; Lizzy's Ax July 31-Aug. 1; Exit 282 Aug. 7-8; Weekend Warriors Aug. 14-15; Nancy's Fury Aug. 21-22; Common Jones Aug. 28-29; Open Stage Night hosted by The North's Most Dangerous Band 6-10 p.m. last Sun. of every month; 3885 Old U.S. 27, Gaylord; (989) 705-7100, www.stampedesaloon.com.

Timothy's Pub, DJ/karaoke mix 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 110 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord; (989) 732-9333.