Traverse City Record-Eagle - Entertainment Calendar: 07/11/2008

Sat, Jul 04 2009

Published: July 11, 2008 11:25 am

Entertainment Calendar: 07/11/2008

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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.

Artist reception, 6 p.m., exhibit of "Michigan Quilts" featuring art quilts by Gen Obata, on view through July 17; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

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.

Pellston Summerfest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. craft show, downtown; 1-4:30 p.m. open houses at the Library, the new Village Hall and the Fire Department; 7:30 p.m.-midnight Red Rooster performs in the beer tent, also co-ed softball tournament; Pellston.

Program on insects by Professor Anson Pantz (alias Pete Stobie), 11 a.m., Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main, Frankfort; 352-4671 or www.benzieshoreslibrary.org.

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.

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.

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.

Interlochen

Wayne Newton, 8 p.m., $34.50, $44.50, $49.50, $109.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

Artists' Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 70 art booths, fine art paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodcarving, fiber, folk art and more, sponsored by Leelanau Community Cultural Center; at the Old Art Building, Leland.

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.

Trunk Show artists' reception, noon-4 p.m., extensive collection of watercolors by Mike McDonnell and landscapes by Phil Joseph, on sale/display through July 30; gallery hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; 398-4001.

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.

Dance

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7-47 or www.blissfest.org.

Etc.

Sara Hardy Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Cathedral Barns, Rolling Centuries Farm, Grand Traverse Commons, TC; follow the signs from Division and West 11th Street.

Pellston Summerfest, 8-10 a.m. pancake breakfast, St. Clements Church; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. craft show, downtown; 1-2 p.m. parade, 2 p.m. beer tent opens; 2-4 p.m. live remote by 102.9; 4-6 p.m. Nate King; 7:30 p.m.-midnight The Virrus Band in the beer tent, also co-ed softball tournament; Pellston.

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

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.

Book signing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., by Arlen Matson, author of "The Adventures of Anderson"; Rainbow Book Store, South Airport Road, TC.

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.

Program by Jung-Ho Pak, 2 p.m., Pak will discuss classical music and how to follow the architectural "map" of a piece of music, free, reservations appreciated; Charlevoix Public Library, 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7340.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Leslie Mertz, author of "Driving Michigan: Mile by MIle on I-75"; 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.

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

Mick Fleetwood's Island Rumours Band, 8 p.m., $24.50, $34.50, $39.50, $99.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

Scottville Clown Band concert, following the Cherry Royale Parade, rain or shine, free, public invited; TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.

Josh White Jr., 7:30 p.m., tickets go on sale at 5 p.m., $10, patrons may bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.

Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert, 8 p.m., with Ray Kamalay & the String Doctors, free, public welcome; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.

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.

Pellston Summerfest, noon-4 p.m. beer tent, food and music by Cedar Swamp; Pellston.

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.

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;

Interlochen

JoAnn Falleta conducts Romeo and Juliet with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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

Dance

Broadway Bound Dance Class, 1-2:30 p.m. through July 18, ages 12 to adult, $60 Parkside Arts Council members, $70 non-members, advance registration required; Richardi Park, Bellaire; 350-0096.

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.

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, 7 p.m., program titled "Parallel Lives Pulled Apart: Natives and Europeans in Late Colonial Pennsylvania" by Dr. David Hsiung of Juniata College, Huntington, Pa.; Benzie Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia; 882-5539.

IndyFlix@theState, 7:30 p.m. showing of "POPaganda: The Art and Crimes of Ron English"; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; tickets at the box office or at www.traversecityfilmfest.org.

Interlochen

Kun-Yang Lin Dancers, 8 p.m., $29.50, Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

"Traverse City Rocks" Discovery Nature Hike for kids, 9-10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

Book signing, 3-5 p.m., by Raenette Palmer, author of "Eagle Rock," an adventure story for readers ages 8-14; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., demonstration of cherry desserts with Pastry Chef Carolyn Root, complimentary samples, $15 fee per person applied as credit to guest's dinner bill if they have a three-course dinner afterward in Aerie; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for reservations, call 534-6800.

"Great Lakes Boat Stories," 7:30 p.m., with John Mitchell, public welcome, free admission, sponsored by Friends of the Leelanau Township Library; at the library, 119 E. Nagonaba, Northport.

Interlochen

Big Head Todd and the Monsters, 8 p.m., $29.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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 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.

"Jazz in the Hills" concert, 7:30 p.m. performance by the Tom Hagen Trio, $15 adults, $8 students; Church in the Hills, Bellaire; for advance tickets, call 533-6001 or 331-6587.

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.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

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-game 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.

Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

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.

A World United for the Children of Safe Passage, 5:30-8 p.m. fiesta to celebrate the program of Safe Passage, $25 advance, $30 at the door; Hagerty Center, 715 E. Front, TC; for reservations, 590-6072 or swworkman@centurytel.net.

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.

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.

Manitou Music Festival presents traditional Irish trio 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

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.

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

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.

"Michigan Mammals" Discovery Nature Hike for kids, 9 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Grass River Natural Area, 10 a.m. "Gnome Homes" craft class; 2 p.m. naturalist-guided "Trails Less Traveled" hike, on the Chippewa Trail, meet at main parking lot; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; call to register, 533-8314.

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, music by The Three B's; downtown Alden.

"Reflections by the Bay" program, 7 p.m., "Lighthouses" by Wayne Sapuski, free, public welcome; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main, Frankfort; 352-4671 or www.benzieshorelibrary.org.

"The Wonders and Mysteries of Historic Wandawood Resort," 7 p.m., program on the written and photo history of Wandawood by Carolyn Shah, suggested donation $5 adults, $2 students younger than 18; historic Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.

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.

Interlochen

Avalon String Quartet, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.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.

The Music House Museum's "Presents Chamber Concert Series," 7:30 p.m. with John Clark McCall on the 1924 Wurlitzer Theater Organ, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-15, free for ages 5/younger; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

"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, 5-8 p.m., exhibit by Greg Garman and Helaine Milliman; Wright Gallery, 210 Mill St., Northport; 386-5594 or www.wrightartgallery.com.

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.

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

Toddler Trail Time, 10 a.m. for parents and children younger than 3 (no older siblings), toddler-designed hike and interactive nature story time, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.

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

Interlochen

The Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7 p.m., $19.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

Traverse Symphony Orchestra's SummerNights concert of "Beethoven's Favorites," 8 p.m., with special guest pianist Aviram Reichert, $20/$30/$38/$45; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 947-7120 or visit www.tso-online.org.

Theater

Acting Up Theatre Company presents "Stop Buggin' Me, I'm Reading," 3 p.m., free, sponsored by the Kalkaska County Library; at the Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral, Kalkaska; 258-9411.

Traverse City Children's Theatre "Mighty Mite Musical Camp" presents "Charlotte's Web," 7 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; tickets available at the box office 1-3 p.m. or at the door; www.tcctheatre.org.

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.

Empire Art Encounter, 5-9 p.m., visit 10 different galleries and professional artist studios, some studios and galleries will offer demonstrations and refreshments; Empire; maps available at Secret Garden, Ripple Effect Studio and Gallery, and Imagine That; call 326-2047 or 326-5428.

Etc.

Kingsley Heritage Days, all day, parade, silent auction, water slide and bounce house, craft vendors, food and fun for all; Civic Center, south of Kingsley; 632-2838.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

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

"What Can You Eat In The Woods" discovery nature hike for adults and families, 9-10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Empire Lions' Area-wide Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 per spot, add a table for additional $5; Johnson Park, Empire; 326-2976.

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.

Inland Seas Homecoming and Celebration of the Great Lakes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., variety of activities, also music by Song of the Lakes 11 a.m., Andre Villoch, Paul Koss and Chris Skellenger 1:45 p.m., Schooner Trash, all day at the Schooner Dock, free; tent behind the Inland Seas building, Suttons Bay; http://schoolship.org/news.

Elberta Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., more than 50 booths of fine art and quality crafts, food sales benefit the Frankfort girls' softball team; Waterfront Park, Elberta; 352-7251 or www.frankfort-elberta.com.

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

Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. "Catch the Reading Bug" with Kevin Kammeraad, author of "The Tomato Collection" and "A Curious Glimpse of Michigan," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Empire Anchor Day, 1 p.m. parade, with 12:30 p.m. line up at Johnson Park; "Mardi Gras Comes to Empire" theme, everyone welcome to join the fun; plus 2-8 p.m. Empire Lions Club chicken barbecue, $12 adults, $6 children younger than 10, Empire Township Hall; Empire; 326-5618.

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.

Interlochen

Loretta Lynn, 8 p.m., $34.50, $44.50, $49.50 or $109.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

The Mickeys in concert, 7:30 p.m., tickets on sale at 5 p.m., $10 each, patrons may bring snacks to share at intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.

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

Dave Bennett Quartet, 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

New Reformation Classic Dixieland Jazz Band featuring the Oppermann Brothers, 8 p.m., Center Stage Theater, West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; for tickets or details, call 845-3344.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre "Mighty Mite Musical Camp" presents "Charlotte's Web," 2 and 7 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; tickets available at the box office 1-3 p.m. or at the door; www.tcctheatre.org.

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.

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;

Interlochen

The World Youth Symphony Orchestra with opera superstar soprano Sumi Jo, 8 p.m., $24.50 and $84.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

Interlochen

Comic Jon Reep, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Performance of jazz classics and original music by graduating Interlochen jazz students, doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. concert, $15 adults, $10 seniors and students; Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for details, call 941-8082 or e-mail info@cityoperahouse.org.

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.

"Creepy Crawlies" discovery nature for kids, 9 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

"Scaring Ourselves with Stories," 7:30 p.m., with Elizabeth Buzzelli, public welcome, free admission, sponsored by Friends of the Leelanau Township Public Library; at the library, 119 E. Nagonaba, Northport.

Interlochen

Valade Faculty Recital: William Preucil, Eric Kim and Arthur Rowe, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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

Art

Wings of Wonder painting, drawing and sketching class, 1-3 p.m., using raptors as live models, led by Greg Arman from Art Bird Gallery, Lake Leelanau, must be at least 10 years old, children younger than 15 must be accompanied by parent or guardian, bring own art supplies, chair, camera, etc., light snacks provided, $35 class free, registration required; DeYoung Natural Area, Cherry Bend Road, TC; for details or to register, call 326-4663 or e-mail wow@wingsofwonder.org.

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

"The Wonder of Ponds" discovery nature hike for kids, 9-10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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

Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Interlochen

Pianist Jon Nakamatsu, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.

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

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.

If Americans Only Knew Speaker Series presents "The Guantanamo Story" with attorney H. Candace Gorman, 7 p.m., Gorman will discuss her experiences and the conditions at the Guantanamo Bay prison, her representation of detainees there and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting them, free, public invited; Friends Meeting House, Fifth and Oak streets, TC.

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. "Mardi Gras" theme with beads, beads and more beads, music by Life of the Party; downtown Alden.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Mardi Link, author of "When Evil Came to Good Hart"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band concert, 7 p.m., free, Hull Park, behind the Traverse Area District Library, Woodmere Avenue, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center's main arena, TC.

World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Jeanie Bryson and the New York All Stars, 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.

Theater

Northport Community Arts Center presents "West Side Story," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Friday, July 25

Art

Art Leelanau art exhibit and sale opening night benefit for the Old Art Building, 5-8 p.m., tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door, includes hors d'oeuvres, and one drink, cash bar available, music by the John Lindenau quartet; Old Art Building, Leland; tickets available at Painted Bird, Suttons Bay; Leland Mercantile and Old Art Building, Leland, or charge by phone or make reservations, 256-2131.

Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., "Birds: Prints and Paintings" exhibit by Morgan Fisher, on view today and July 26; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Michigan Legacy Art Park FUNdraiser, 5 p.m., cookout dinner, wine and beer tastings, silent/live auctions, family activities, guided tours of the park, event closes with 7 p.m. performance by Shout Sister Shout, $22 adults, $10 children, $55 families, reservations required; Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville; in case of rain event will be indoors at Crystal Mountain Resort; for details or tickets, visit www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Dance

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

Etc.

Arcadia Daze, 5-kilometer run, pancake breakfast, kids' games, pony rides, steak fry, chicken barbecue, beverage tent, brats and hot dogs, entertainment and evening dancing, auto muster and more; Arcadia; 889-5555 or 889-0265.

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

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

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

Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "All That Jazz" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.

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

Interlochen

Canadian Brass, 8 p.m., $24.50, $34.50, $39.50, $99.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

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

Summerfest of Music concert, 8 p.m. "Music to Cure What Ails Ya" by Mustard's Retreat, $15 advance, $18 at the door; Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort; advance tickets at Betsie Bay Inn, Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC; for details, call 352-8090.

Mustard's Retreat, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 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.

Theater

Saturday, July 26

Art

Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.

Traverse Bay Outdoor Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine, 120 artists and craftspeople, plus food and music; Northwestern Michigan College campus, East Front Street, TC

"Birds: Prints and Paintings" exhibit, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., by Morgan Fisher; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Stone carving demonstration, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Conversation on Stone Sculpture with Tom Bowker; By the Bight Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, north of Northport; 218-9976 or www.bythebight.com.

Dance

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7-47 or www.blissfest.org.

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

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

Periwinkle Garden Club used book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., proceeds used for beautification of Frankfort's parks; Mineral Springs Park, under the picnic shelter, Frankfort; 352-7937.

Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. "Drummunity: Rhythmic Fun for Everyone," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing by Marla Kay Houghteling, author of "The Blue House"; and 4-6 p.m. by Sonja Richards, author of "My Maize and Blue Day"; 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.

Music

Kentucky Headhunters, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737, (800) 922-2WIN or visit www.casinow2win.com.

Theater

Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre offers children's workshop, 10 a.m.-noon; Elberta Park, Elberta; for details, visit www.lakesideshakespeare.org, or call the Benzie County Visitors Bureau, 882-5801, or the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce, 352-7251.

Sunday, July 27

Art

Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, noon-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.

Etc.

Arcadia Daze, 5-kilometer run, pancake breakfast, afternoon parade, Salt City Dixie Jazz Band performance, kids' games, pony rides, steak fry, chicken barbecue, beverage tent, brats and hot dogs, entertainment and evening dancing, auto muster and more; Arcadia; 889-5555 or 889-0265.

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

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

Interlochen

World Youth Symphony Orchestra "Land of Hope and Glory with guest conductor Andrew Litton, 8 p.m., $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Jill Jack and Billy Brandt, $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.

Manitou Music Festival presents folk group Mustard's Retreat, 8 p.m., advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; The Leelanau School, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Theater

Northport Community Arts Center presents "West Side Story," 3 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Monday, July 28

Art

Etc.

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

Tuesday, July 29

Art

Etc.

Tuesdays @ the Township "Kitchen Wizardry" program, 9-11:30 a.m. ages 5-9, noon-2:30 p.m. ages 10/older, each class limited to 18 students, learn to make "coffin sandwiches" and "wormy cupcakes" plus kitchen experiments like putty and slime, $2 class fee per child, registration required; Long Lake Fire Hall Classroom, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.

"Games: Gaming Unplugged" with Robert Vanover, 1 p.m., board, card and yard games, designed to appeal to 7-11 year olds and adults open to new experiences, reservations requested so adequate supplies are available; 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.

"Stories and Fragments in Verse" Poetry Night, 7:30 p.m., public welcome, free admission, sponsored by Friends of the Leelanau Township Public Library; at the library, 119 E. Nagonaba, Northport.

Manitou Music Festival presents Arts Collage I: Image & Sound, 8 p.m., Andrea Miao's new film "Sleeper Lake Fire," performance art by local artist Jamey Barnard, music by Gen Obata, 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.

Music

Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase concert, 7 p.m., featuring the CeCe Collins Motown Project from Detroit, free; First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee; rain site Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach; 398-0704 or 723-2349.

Bobby Yang and his Unrivaled Players, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; advance tickets at InsideOut Gallery, Cuppa Joe's, Borders Books, Patisserie Amie, Oryana Natural Foods Market or 929-3254.

Theater

Wednesday, July 30

Art

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

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

Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Showing of local film "Blind Pursuit," 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., suggested donation $5; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; 631-2172 or www.blindpursuit.com.

Manitou Music Festival presents Art Collage II: Statement, Form & Movement, 8 p.m., contemporary dance and video pieces by Peter Sparling and Janet Lilly, poetry reading by Holly Wren Spaulding, music by Frank Pahl and the "Little Bang Theory" ensemble, 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.

Music

Theater

Thursday, July 31

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.

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

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.

"Nature Scavenger Hunt" discovery nature hike for kids, 9 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., learn about beneficial bugs with Sleeping Bear Dunes park rangers, 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.

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

Book signing, 6 p.m., by Ann Patchett, author of "Run"; Saturn Booksellers, 133 W. Main St., Gaylord; (989) 732-8899 or www.saturnbooksellers.com.

Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m. "Blast from the Past" theme, music by the Sunshine String Band, wear blue suede shoes and get ready to twist and shout; downtown Alden.

Interlochen

High School Musical Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls," 7 p.m., $20 adults, $16 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater