Entertainment Calendar: 07/10/2009

July 10, 2009 07:10 am

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Friday, July 10

Art

A showing of recent works by Bill Allen, 5-8 p.m., acrylic paintings and metal sculptures; Main Street Gallery, 307 S. Main St., Leland; 256-7787.

Artists' reception, 5-9 p.m., "Small and Beautiful" exhibit of works by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman, on view through July 30; Becky Thatcher Designs annex gallery, 301 S. Main St., Leland; 256-2229.

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.

Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., "On The Wall" juried members' show, on view through July 31; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood Ave., TC; www.artcentertraversecity.com.

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.

Book signing, 7 p.m., author Margaret Mallory will share and sign her medieval romantic novel "Knight of Desire"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

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.

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.

You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.

The Steve Johnson Band, 7:30 p.m. concert, tickets on sale starting at 6 p.m., $10 each, patrons welcome to bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.

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.

Cabbage Shed's Backroom Concert Series, 8 p.m. New York City blues duo Mulebone, $12 advance, $15 at the door; The Cabbage Shed, Elberta; for tickets or details, call 352-0225.

Saturday, July 11

Art

Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., juried show featuring 35 artists, sponsored by Cheboygan Area Arts Council, $2 admission at the door, concessions available; Cheboygan Ice Pavilion, Cheboygan.

Artists' Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 70 art booths, sponsored by Leelanau Community Cultural Center; Old Art Building (on the lawn and indoors), Leland.

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.

Meet the Artists reception, 6-9 p.m., "His, Hers and Theirs: Recent Paintings by Royce Deans, Angela Saxon and Deans and Saxon" exhibit, Gallery Fifty, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 932-0775 or www.galleryfifty.com.

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.

"Edible Gardening Class: Herbs and Edible Flowers," 10 a.m., learn how to incorporate culinary and medicinal herbs and edible flowers into your landscape, free; Pine Hill Nursery, Kewadin; for details or to register, 599-2824 or www.pinehill-nursery.com.

Book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716.

Classic Boat Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., more than 40 boats displayed on land and in the water; Memorial Par, East Jordan.

Charlevoix Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 150 artists and craftsmen, East Park, downtown Charlevoix; www.charlevoix.org.

Carving demonstration by "Lord of the Gourds" Patrick Harrison, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., also music by saxophonist Jack Carpenter; Crystal Crate & Cargo, Beulah.

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.

Fairy Gardening class, 11 a.m., learn how to build a fairy garden; Pine Hill Village Gardens, behind Sav-A-Lot, off Garfield Avenue, TC; for details or to register, 941-1808 or www.pinehill-nursery.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.

Story Hour and Nature Hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages welcome, story geared towards ages 5-10, hike, nature story, and related craft, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

Bay Harbor 15th Anniversary Celebration, 1-5 p.m., children's games and activities through 4 p.m., music by the Petoskey Steel Drum Trio, horse-drawn carriage historical tours and boat tours of Bay Harbor Lake and Little Traverse Bay start 2 p.m.; The Village at Bay Harbor; Bay Harbor; 439-2000 or www.bayharbor.com.

"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.

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.

Free 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.

Mulebone, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door, Seed Studio Gallery, 108 Dexter St., Elk Rapids; tickets at Seed Studio Gallery, Corner Druggist, Chef Charles in Elk Rapids; Oryana Natural Foods, TC; 264-9020.

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.

Charlevoix Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 150 artists and craftsmen, East Park, downtown Charlevoix; www.charlevoix.org.

Bluebird Walk, 10 a.m., free naturalist-led hike, Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

St. Mary Parish Festival & Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., all-you-can-eat dinner $12 adults, $7 ages 6-10, free ages 3/younger, take-outs available; plus adult and children's games, free crafts, Country Store, quilt display/sale and quilt raffle; St. Mary Parish, Lake Leelanau; 256-9676.

Wilkinson Homestead open house, noon-3 p.m., turn-of-the-century farmhouse, display of 14 antique quilts from local collector, sponsored by Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society; 5940 M-88, Eastport.

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

Chamber Music North's Village Series, 7 p.m. performance by saxophonist Erik RÃ¶nmark, adults $20 at the door, students $8; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; www.chambermusicnorth.com.

Manitou Music Festival's Dune Climb Concert, 7 p.m., free, family friendly, featuring music by Shout Sister Shout; Steppin' In It with Rachael Davis, National Park pass required for parking on Park property, free shuttle bus transportation to overflow parking lots, bring picnics, chairs and blankets; Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Dune Climb; in case of rain, concert will be at Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Monday, July 13

Etc.

Nature Day Camp, "Nuts About Nature" 9 a.m.-noon today through July 17, ages 4-6, designed specifically for young children; "Creepy Crawlies" 1-4 p.m. today through July 17, ages 6-8; $75 per child per week, space limited, registration required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.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.

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.

Kumpania in concert with special guests the Photographers, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., $10 advance, $15 at the door, InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; tickets available at InsideOut, Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie or at www.insideoutgallery.com.

Tuesday, July 14

Art

Meet the Artist reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., "Hit The Wall" Artist of the Month exhibit by TC artist Perry Jones, free wine and cheese; L'Chayim Delicatessen, downtown Beulah; 882-5221 or 620-4356.

Dance

Traverse Community Music Family Dance, 7 p.m., all ages, dances taught by Pat Hoekje, live music, $5 per person, $10 per family; Station Hall, next to EuroStop, Railroad Place, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-2227 or e-mail cawilli@charter.net.

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.

Grass River Natural Area, 10 a.m. Wildflower Walk, learn about and label flora, no experience needed, master gardener points can be earned; Nature Nuts (ages 4-6) and Explorers (ages 7-10) classes, 10 a.m., classes meet simultaneously and are geared toward age groups, "Predator Prey" theme, registration required; 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. 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.

Music

You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.

The Homestead's "Top of the Mountain" Concert, 7-9 p.m., featuring Pat Niemesto, Chris Skellenger and Andre Villoch, $10 includes chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and performanc, cash bar available; The Homestead, Glen Arbor; for tickets or details, call 334-5378.

Cabbage Shed's Backroom Concert Series, 8 p.m., Ozark folk/bluegrass duo Still On The Hill, $10; The Cabbage Shed, Elberta; for tickets or details, call 352-0225.

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.

Linda Kustra Artwear Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., mixed fiber scarves, shawls, vests and necklaces by fiber artist Kustra; Ruth Conklin Gallery, Glen Arbor; 334-3880 or www.ruthconklingallery.com.

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.

Book signing, 10 a.m., by Bill Poje, author of "Painless"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

"A Palette of Charlevoix Gardens" garden walk, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., three city gardens, one on Lake Charlevoix, two country gardens and the gardens at Castle Farms, $10 adults, $12 the day of the walk; optional "Royal Luncheon" 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Knights Castle, Castle Farms, $25 advance only; garden walk tickets at Castle Farms Gift Shop, area merchants and from Charlevoix Area Garden Club members; for luncheon tickets, 237-0028 or visit the Castle Farms gift shop.

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.

Summer Science at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 1-3 p.m., Solar Science theme, for children ages 5-10 (children younger than 5 will need adult supervision), free with museum admission ($6 ages 2/older); Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

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.

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.

Benzie Home Movies Night, 7 p.m., showing of Benzie Area Historical Society-Volume II featuring the faces and places of Benzie County from the 1930s-1960s, and short documentary "The History of Frankfort," $3 per person, free popcorn, $1 for soft drinks; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-5539.

Firefly Frenzy, 8:30-10 p.m., all ages welcome, bring own firefly container, all fireflies will be released; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

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.

Manitou Music Festival presents jazz/blues/world trio Blue Origami, 8 p.m., $15 adults, free for ages 18/younger; Studio Stage, Lake Street Studios, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; tickets available at concert venue, by calling 334-6112 or 334-3179 or at www.manitoumusicfestival.com.

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; tickets available at several locations in TC and from garden club members; 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.

Grass River Natural Area, 1 p.m. "The Eye of the Beholder I: Beginning Photography," ages 12/older and adults, with local artist/photographer Lisa Lirones, registration required; 2 p.m. "Trails Less Traveled" naturalist-guided hike on the Chippewa Trail; Grass River Natural Area, 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.

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

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 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.

Music House Museum presents "Chamber Concert Series," 7:30 p.m., "1911: Greatest Hits Rachmaninoff to Ravel" by pianist T.J. Lymenstull, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-18, free ages 5/younger; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

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.

Summer Reading 2009 presents the Acting Up Theatre Company, 3:15 p.m., "Be c-READ-ative" theme, for all ages; Kalkaska County Library, 247 S. Cedar, Kalkaska; 258-9411.

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.

Loon Lookout Pontoon Trips, 6 and 7:30 p.m., bring light jacket, sunscreen, binoculars and camera, plus lifejackets for children younger than 12, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Book signing, 7 p.m., by Maryann Lesert, author of "Base Ten"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Raven Hill Discovery Center Summer Magic Festival fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., all exhibits and museum open, wine and hors d'oeuvres, music by Tom Kauffman & Friends, the Petoskey Steel Drum Trio and Sweetwoods Recorder Ensemble, demonstration of hot glass beads, silent auction, star gazing, $20 per person; Raven Hill Discovery Center, 04373 Fuller Road, East Jordan; for details or tickets, call 536-3369 or visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.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.

Free 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

You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.

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.

Irish trio Legacy in concert, 8 p.m., $10 at the door; the Cabbage Shed, Elberta; 352-9843 or 352-0225.

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.

Wildlife Corridors, 10 a.m.-noon, all ages welcome; be prepared for two-mile hike, $5 suggested donation; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Loon Lookout Pontoon Trips, 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., bring light jacket, sunscreen, binoculars and camera, plus lifejackets for children younger than 12, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Elberta Art and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., more than 50 booths of fine art and quality crafts; Waterfront Park, Elberta; 352-7215 or www.frankfort-elberta.com.

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.

Cadillac Festival of Arts Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 50 cents for books, $1/up for audio, video and music, 10 cents for magazines, proceeds benefit "After 26 Project," AMVETS Hall, across from City Park, Cadillac.

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.

HOG Ride for Father Fred registration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $20 per rider, proceeds benefit the Father Fred Foundation; Classic Motor Sports, 3939 S. Blue Star Dr., off U.S. 31, TC; 499-4352, www.rideforfatherfred.com or harleypeacerider@hotmail.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.

Horizon Books, 1 p.m. book signing by Patricia Batta, author of "Why Did You Die in The Park," sequel to "What Did You Do Before Dying"; 3 p.m. book signing by Michael Stratton, author of the novel "Everybody Dreams"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Bocce Ball Tournament, 1-8:30 p.m., competitive tournament for prizes, plus Round Robin Games $5 per person (children play free with adult players), picnic on the lawn, bring table service, beverage and a dish to pass; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons front lawn, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

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.

HOG "Ride for Father Fred" participant bike show, 5-7 p.m., public welcome; Front Street, downtown TC; 499-4352, www.rideforfatherfred.com or harleypeacerider@hotmail.com.

"Pirates of Baynanza," 6 p.m., grand opening event for Bay Harbor Yacht Club Lange Center, appearance by the armed sloop Welcome, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, platter styel dinner, silent/live auctions, live entertainment, dancing to music by the band Persuasion, pirate attire encouraged, $150 adults, $25 children 12/younger, proceeds benefit Bay Harbor Foundation; Lange Center, Bay Harbor Yacht Club, Bay Harbor; 439-2700 or info@bayharborfoundation.org.

Music

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

Irish trio Legacy in concert, 7:30 p.m., $10 at the door beginning at 6 p.m., patrons welcome to bring snacks/desserts to share during intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.

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.

Traverse Symphony Orchestra's "Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue" concert opens SummerNights season, 8 p.m., City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets or information, 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

Tommy Vale & The Torpedos, 9:30 p.m., Leelanau Sands Casino, Peshawbestown.

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.

Coffee and book discussion, 10 a.m., with Doug Stanton, author of "In Harm's Way" and "Horse Soldiers"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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

HOG "Ride for Father Fred," 11 a.m., departs Classic Motor Sports, 3939 S. Blue Star Dr., north to Grandview Parkway, east to Center Road heading up Old Mission Peninsula; 499-4352, www.rideforfatherfred.com or harleypeacerider@hotmail.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.

Music

Traverse Symphony Orchestra's "Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue" concert opens SummerNights season, 3 p.m., City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets or information, 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

Monday, July 20

Etc.

Nature Day Camp, "Pond Detectives" 9 a.m.-noon today through July 24, ages 4-6; "River Explorers" 1-4 p.m. today through July 24, ages 8-10, bring water shoes; $75 per child per week, space limited, registration required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.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.

"Titan Sundae Monday," 6-8 p.m., portion of sales from the special 'Titan Sundae" benefit the Regional Community Foundation Titan Excellence Fund, campaign volunteers on hand to answer questions about the campaign; Moomer's Ice Cream, North Long Lake Road, TC.

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

Art

Coffee at Ten presentation, 10 a.m., free, by Ruth Petzold, who has 72 photographs on display through Aug. 8; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

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.

Grass River Natural Area, 10 a.m. Wildflower Walk, learn about and label flora, no experience needed, master gardener points can be earned; Nature Nuts (ages 4-6) and Explorers (ages 7-10) classes, 10 a.m., classes meet simultaneously and are geared toward age groups, "Come On Out Of Your Shell" theme, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

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.

Book signing, 3 p.m., by Brian Gruley, whose debut novel takes place at Starvation Lake; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Music

You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.

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.

Nature Nuts (ages 4-6) and Explorers (ages 7-10) classes, 10 a.m., classes meet simultaneously and are geared toward age groups, "Come On Out Of Your Shell" theme, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

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.

Introduction to Backpacking, 6-7 p.m., all ages welcome, $5 donation suggested, learn the basics of backpacking including gear selection, packing lists, locations for day and overnight trips in TC area; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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

Children's matinee concert by Josh White Jr., 2 p.m., $3 children, $5 adults, refreshments served; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, Boyne Falls; www.atenplace.com or 549-2076.

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.

Indoor Farmer's Market, 10 a.m., come early for best selection; The Village at Bay Ridge, East Dining Room, 3850 Scenic Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 995-9385.

The Natural CafÃ' and Tea Party, 10 a.m., for adults and children 12/older, morning tea and program by Ferris State University pharmacologist Robert Krueger on identifying and collecting plants that can be used for coffee or tea beverage substitutes, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

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.

Trails Less Traveled hike, 2 p.m., naturalist guided hike on the Nipissing Trail; meet at the railroad grade parking area, Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; to learn more, call 533-8314 or visit www.grassriver.org.

Northport Garden Tour to benefit 2009 Dog Parade, 3-6 p.m., $15 includes 6-8 p.m. wine and hors d'oeuvres reception at the Old Mill Pond Inn, 202 W. 3rd, Northport; tickets available at Dolls and More, Forget Me Not Flowers in Suttons Bay, Northport Nursery or any garden on the tour (12922 Northport Point Road, 11966 E. Sugarbush Road, 211 S. Sabwasung St., 8841 N. West Bay Shore Dr. Northport); 386-7341.

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.

Thursday Night Therapy presents "Murder Takes a Road Trip," 7 p.m., featuring Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli, author of "Dead Dancing Women" and the sequel "Dead Floating Lovers," Mardi Link, author of "When Evil Came To Good Hart" and the upcoming "Isadore's Secret," and Aaron Stander, author of "Summer People," "Color Tour" and 'Deer Season"; Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay; 271-3512.

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.

Cherry Capital Men's Chorus, 7:30 p.m., program of spirituals, barbershop, Doo-wop, show tunes and more, $10 adults, $5 students; Church in the Hills, 6401 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire; for tickets, call the church office, 533-6001, or Dorothy Clore, 331-6587.

Music House Museum presents "Chamber Concert Series," 7:30 p.m., "Abraham Lincoln in Song" by Illinois singer/songwriter Chris Valillo, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-18, free ages 5/younger; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

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.

Showing of the silent film "Go West" starring Buster Keaton, 5 and 7:30 p.m., featuring Dale Zieger on the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, $15 adults, $13 seniors, $5 ages 18/younger; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; for details or reservations, 938-9300.

Horizon Books, 6 p.m. book signings, by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli, author of "Dead Floating Lovers: An Emily Kincaid Mystery," by Bob Butz, author of "Going Out Green" and "Uncrowded Place: The Delights and Dilemmas of Life Up North and A Young Man's Search For Home," by RL Moore, author of a book of recollections about Dearborn's Ford Rouge Complex, and by Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "Professor Tuesday's Awesome Adventures in History: Chief Pontiac's War"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "All That Jazz" theme; East Front Street between Park and Union, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.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

You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.

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

Art

Artcenter Traverse City's Outdoor Artfair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., juried event showcasing more than 120 artists, live music, concessions, artist demonstrations, children's activities; Northwestern Michigan College, on the lawn near West and East halls; 1701 E. Front, TC; www.artcentertraversecity.com.

Etc.

Alden Days, 7:30 a.m. Alden Run registration, run starts at 9 a.m., 331-6587; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Alden Men's Club rummage sale, 331-4610; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft Show, 533-4526; 9 a.m. bake sale by United Methodist Women, 331-6761; 10 a.m.-noon kids' carnival, 331-6254; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Torch Area Artisans Guild Quilt Show, 350-0650; noon-6 p.m. South Torch Lake Fire Department's beef roast lunch, 409-6876; 1 p.m. parade, 377-6005; 3-6 p.m. Helena Township Community Picnic and live entertainment by LV3, Banjo Dan, Willie and Jerry, 331-4643; Alden.

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.

Wacky About Water, 10-11 a.m., all ages welcome, $5 donation suggested, games, crafts, experiments about water; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Bay Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, hands-on activities, free goody bags to first 100 visitors, live music by the Rhythm Kings, free Moomer's ice cream, beach cleanup, Wings of Wonder, more, sponsored by the Watershed Center; Clinch Park, Grandview Parkway, downtown TC; www.gtbay.org.,

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.

Snakes and Such program, 10 a.m., join a naturalist to meet reptilian friends up close, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

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.

Book signing, 1 p.m., by Mary Agria, author of "Community of Scholars," "Time in a Garden," "In Transit," "Vox Humana," and "For Things Left Undone"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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

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.

Torch Area Artisan Guild Quilt Show, 1-4 p.m., Depot Park, 10670 Coy St., Alden; 350-0650.

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

Art

Sticks Furniture & Objects Trunk Show, 1-5 p.m., continues through July 29; Ruth Conklin Gallery, Glen Arbor; 334-3880 or www.ruthconklingallery.com.

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.

Nature Day Camp, "Make a Splash" 9 a.m.-noon today through July 31, ages 6-8; "Fossils Frenzy" 1-4 p.m. today through July 31, ages 10-12; $75 per child per week, space limited, registration required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.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

Art

Sticks Furniture & Objects Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., continues through July 29; Ruth Conklin Gallery, Glen Arbor; 334-3880 or www.ruthconklingallery.com.

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.

Music

You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.

Wednesday, July 29

Art

Sticks Furniture & Objects Trunk Show closes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Ruth Conklin Gallery, Glen Arbor; 334-3880 or www.ruthconklingallery.com.

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.

Nature Solace, 6-7 p.m. all ages welcome, relaxing hike to appreciate nature in quiet reflection, $5 suggested donation; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

Book signing, 5 p.m., by Michael D. Scott, author of a children's book on how to balance work and play; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Outdoor Adventure" theme; East Front Street between Park and Union, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.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.

Free 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.