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Friday, Aug. 1
Art
"ReCollections: Mixed Media Work" exhibit by Linda Chamberlain and Ginnie Cappaert opens, on view through Sept. 24; Gallery Fifty, 800 Cottageview Dr., Suite 50, GT Commons, TC; 932-0775.
"Gone With The Windshield" cartooning program, 10 a.m., by artist Jeff Nicholas, suitable for all ages, free, public welcome; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile road, TC; 922-2085.
Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., exhibit by Jean Larson and Pier Wright; Wright Gallery, 210 Mill St., Northport; 386-5594 or www.wrightartgallery.com.
Sticks Furniture and Object Art Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring the debut of Sticks' special edition pink ribbon Hallelujah Lady sculptures to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation; Ruth Conklin Gallery, M-109, Glen Arbor; 334-3880.
Bay Harbor Art Fair, noon-8 p.m., more than 75 regional and national artists; Village at Bay Harbor; 439-2745 or www.bayharbor.com/news/.
Art on the Bluffs, 5-9 p.m., Tuscan-style dinner under tents, silent and live auctions with original art inspired by Art on the Bluffs, $100 per person, proceeds go toward purchase of new mammography equipment for West Shore Medical Center; at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club; for details or reservations, call 398-1508.
First Fridays at Fish Studios, 5-8 p.m. open houses at Misfits Salong and Gallery, Turtle Island Fibers and Glenn Wolff Studio; 230 E. 14th St., TC; 941-0077.
Summer Series opening reception, 6 p.m., exhibit of work of oil paintings by Lynn Uhlmann, on view through Aug. 7; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake, 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.
Grass River Natural Area, 9-11 a.m. Contemplative Earth Walk, similar to Celtic cross country reflective walks and "medicine walks," for adults, reservations, led by ecological psychologist Lisa Franseen; and 10 a.m. "Nature Powered" wetland series, for ages 7-10; GRNA, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Book signing, 11 a.m., by Dana Lehman, author of "Adventures at Walnut Grove: A Lesson About Teasing" and "I DOUBLE Dare You"; Leelanau Books, 109 N. Main, Leland.
Cottage Book Shops, 1 p.m. book presentation/signing of "The Waters of Michigan" with David Lubbers, Dave Dempsey and William G. Milliken; and 7 p.m., book presentation and signing by Jack Beam, author of "God Awful Truth About Heaven"; 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223 or www.cottagebooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off 11th Street, follow signs, TC; 649-0246.
Book signing, 4 p.m., by Ann Patchett, author of "Run"; McLean & Eakin, 307 E. Lake St., Petoskey; 347-1180 or www.mcleanandeakin.com.
Children's activities, 5-7 p.m., songs, storytelling, crafts and more with Alex Karpicke and Samantha Robbins; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Street Sale" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
"From Twilight 'til Dawn: A Night With A Bite" release party for Stephenie Meyer's fourth book in the "Twilight" vampire-inspired book series, 9:30 p.m.-midnight when "Breaking Dawn" goes on sale, costume contests, trivia contests, debates on themes from the book series; Borders Books, 2612 Crossing Circle, TC.
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.
Music
Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., featuring bluegrass group Detour, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.
Theater
Theatre North and Northport Community Arts Center present "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.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Art
Crooked Tree Art Center's "Paint-Out," 8 a.m. sign in to have canvases or paper stamped to verify that the material was blank, Crooked Tree Art Center, Petoskey, or Pier Restaurant, Harbor Springs; art may be created anywhere in the region, but must be returned framed and ready to hang between 4-6 p.m.; 6 p.m. wine and cheese reception, Crooked Tree Art Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org; all work for sale and on display until Aug. 30.
Sticks Furniture and Object Art Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring the debut of Sticks' special edition pink ribbon Hallelujah Lady sculptures to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation; Ruth Conklin Gallery, M-109, Glen Arbor; 334-3880.
Bay Harbor Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., more than 75 regional and national artists; Village at Bay Harbor; 439-2745 or www.bayharbor.com/news/.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Unveiling party, 6 p.m., new works by Thomas Bowker, refreshments served; By the Bight Art Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, two miles north of Northport; 218-9976 or www.bythebight.com.
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Harrietta Blueberry Festival, 8 a.m.9 p.m., breakfast, ice cream social, barbecue, rummage sale, quilt show, 11 a.m. parade, children's games, Farmyard Bingo, fire department water fight, pie eating contest, noon-9 p.m. Jamboree; most events in downtown Harrietta.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.
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.
Torch Area Artisans Guild quilt show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Dorothy Walter, 331-6583.
Antique Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 admission good for today and Aug. 3, food vendors on site; Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey; www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com or 322-4422.
Meet the Bobcat, 10 a.m., class will take a close look at the bobcat, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. "Gone with the Windshield" program by Jeff Nichols, illustrations, stories, poems and more; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.
Book signing, 11 a.m., by Dana Lehman, author of "Adventures at Walnut Grove: A Lesson About Teasing" and "I DOUBLE Dare You"; Michigan Peddler, 219 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Derek Green, author of "New World Order"; 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.
Super Happy Funtime "2008 Traverse City Film Festival Farce" burlesque show, 7 and 10 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; tickets at InsideOut.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; Stone Circle Drive, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids off U.S. 31; 264-9467, www.terry-wooten.com or stonecir@aol.com.
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.
Music
Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet, afternoon performance, Dunegrass and Blues Festival, Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore Park, 11325 LaCore St., Empire; $48.50 single day admission; www.dunegrassfestival.com.
"Makin' Music" benefit for Darcy Library, 6 p.m., music by RFD Boys of Ann Arbor, food, beer and wine tasting, $50 per person; Crystal Lake Beach at the remodeled Mollineaux Inn; tickets at the Darcy Library; for details, call 882-4037.
World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Cee Cee Collins with RJ's Rhythm Rockers, 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.
Robert Abate Band, 7-10 p.m. before the Harbor Days fireworks; on the beach, Elk Rapids.
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m., featuring the Flint Master Singers, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Theater
Theatre North and Northport Community Arts Center present "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.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Art
Artist reception, 1-3 p.m., paintings by Kathy Weber and Jean Lamphier and wood carvings by Richard Lamphier, music by cellists Emily and Sydney Allen of Louisville, Ky., exhibit on view through August; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Etc.
The Maples' Blueberry Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., pancakes and sausage breakfast, blueberry pie and ice cream, music by the Ufers 9 a.m.-1 p.m., children's games, arts and crafts booth, T-shirts, visors and cookbooks, fresh blueberries, pie sale; The Maples, Benzie County Medical Care Facility, 210 Maple St., Frankfort; parking at the Maples reserved for handicapped, general parking on Maple Street and after noon at Frankfort United Methodist Church, continuous shuttle service between the lot and festival.
Torch Area Artisans Guild quilt show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Dorothy Walter, 331-6583.
Antique Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 admission, food vendors on site; Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey; www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com or 322-4422.
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.
Ruffed Grouse Society Sporting Clays Shoot and Sportsmen's Banquet, 1 p.m. registration for shoot begins, 5 p.m. dinner, live/silent auctions, games, drawings, door prizes, $75 membership and dinner tickets, $35 spouse dinner ticket, $45 ages 15/younger, all tickets include 50 clay targets; Charlevoix Rod and Gun Club, 09890 U.S. 31 North, Charlevoix; for details or tickets, 348-0461, 838-1304 or rathbunm@comcast.net.
Interlochen
High School Musical Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls," 1:30 p.m., $20 adults, $16 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Peter Rowan and The Free Mexican Air Force, afternoon performance; Dunegrass and Blues Festival, Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore Park, 11325 LaCore St., Empire; $48.50 single day admission; www.dunegrassfestival.com.
Community picnic and family concert, 5 p.m. picnic, bring two dishes to pass and own seating, tableware and drinks provided; 7 p.m. concert by Birdsong, free-will offer accepted; Pavilion, behind the Chamber Building off Main Street, Central Lake; in case of rain event will be at Central Lake High School; 599-2122.
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Don Julin and the Neptune Trio, $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.
Theater
Theatre North and Northport Community Arts Center present "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, Aug. 4
Etc.
Friends of the Helena Township Library book sale, noon-5 p.m., 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m. showing of a Sex Pistols documentary "The Filth and the Fury," $8 admission; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800, www.statetheatretc.org or 932-8500.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Etc.
Friends of the Helena Township Library book sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.
Tuesdays @ the Township, 9:30-11 a.m., "Measure, Mix and Mold" hypertufa garden planter project, ages 7/older, limited class size, registration required, $2 per child; Long Lake Township Fire Hall, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., demonstration of local, sustainable organic cooking, benefits Taste the Local Difference, 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.
Music
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 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, 7 p.m., world-class jazz with Willie Singleton & Hay-Cooper-VanLente Trio from Baton Rouge, La., free, bring own seating and refreshments; First Street Beach Gazebo, Manistee; www.worldclassjazz.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Friends of the Helena Township Library book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Friends of Sleeping Bear spaghetti dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $12 adults, $6 children ages 13/younger; at Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor; 421-1645.
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.
Traverse Area Progressives picnic and Hiroshima Candlefloat, 7 p.m. picnic at the Open Space (Central United Methodist Church in case of rain); 8:30 p.m. candlefloat on the Boardman River at the Farmers Market area, rain or shine; downtown TC; 223-7315.
Interlochen
Kenny Rogers, 8 p.m., $34.50, $44.50, $49.50, $109.50; Kresge Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Music in the Park, 7-9 p.m., free, Songwriters in the Round with Ruth and Max Bloomquist, Paul Koss and Chris Skellenger; F & M Park, Railroad Avenue, TC.
Jazz @ the Library, 7 p.m., series of live concerts with an educational component focusing on the jazz masters, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.
Thursday, Aug. 7
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, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Elberta Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Elberta Pavilion, across M-22s Betsie Valley Trail parking lot, Elberta; 352-7862.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
Friends of the Helena Township Library book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.
Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., "Duck Tape" creations with William Beacom, 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.
Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m., "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme, music by Dan Gorno; downtown Alden.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
"Railroading in Michigan's Past" lecture, 7 p.m., by Cheboygan County Historical Society; Spies Heritage Hall, Cheboygan.
"Sugaring for Moths" discovery nature hike for adults and families, 9:30 p.m., free, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Brown Bridge Quiet Area, west parking lot, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Interlochen
Blake Shelton, 8 p.m., $24.50, $34.50, $39.50, $99.50; Kresge Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring "Sweet" Willie Singleton with the West Michigan Jazz Masters, 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.
Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring music of the Great Lakes by Encore Winds Society, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, South Elmwood, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the main Pavilions building.
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Winter Sessions, $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.
Music House Museum "Presents" a Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m. performance by saxophonist Adam Olsen and organist/pianist Stephen Warner, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-15 and free for ages 5/younger; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Friday, Aug. 8
Dance
Dance Center Dance Social, 7-8 p.m. Samba lesson, 8-10 p.m. open dancing, $10 person; The Dance Center, 225 E. 14th, TC; 947-6820.
Etc.
Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Port Oneida Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Port Oneida Rural Historic District, M-22, four miles north of Glen Arbor; 326-5134.
Book signings, 1-3 p.m. by Lori Goff, author of "Heart Of It All" and "FreeFalling: Writing Without Limits"; and 6-8 p.m., by Jack Beam, author of "God Awful Truth About Heaven"; 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.
Book signing and presentation, 2 p.m., by Dennis A. Albert, author of "Borne of the Wind: Michigan Sand Dunes" and "Atlas of Early Michigan's Forests, Grasslands and Wetlands" to be released in September; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223 or (800) 303-6956.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Outdoor Adventure" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off 11th Street, follow signs, TC; 649-0246.
Interlochen
The Manhattan Transfer, 8 p.m., $24.50, $34.50, $39.50, $99.50; Kresge Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., featuring traditional American music by the string band Raisin Pickers, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.
Concert at the Log Cabin, 7 p.m., donations accepted; Log Cabin Outdoor Theater, Kaleva.
Aaron Tippin live in concert, 8 p.m., $25 general admission, $35 reserved; Odawa Casinbo Resort, 1760 Lears Road, Petoskey; for ticket information, (800) 585-3737
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Art
Opening reception, noon-4 p.m., exhibit by master artists Tom Nelson and Tim Widener, on view through Aug. 23; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.; 398-4001.
Dance
Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7-47 or www.blissfest.org.
Argentine social dance (milonga), 8 p.m.-midnight; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
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., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.
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.
Model Train Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Port Oneida Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Port Oneida Rural Historic District, M-22, four miles north of Glen Arbor; 326-5134.
Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m., "Tuba Tales" presents "The Bugliest Bug," featuring giant insects and great stories, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.
Leelanau Peninsula Wine & Food Festival, noon-6 p.m., wines from Leelanau and Old Mission wineries, chocolate, music by blues singer/songwriter James Armstrong and the Fabulous Horndogs, $10 includes commemorative wine glass and two tasting tickets, additional tasting tickets $2 each, $5 admission for non-drinkers, bring lawn chairs; Haserot Park, Northport.
Northport's "Indian Bones and Treasures of the Lost Bark" Dog Parade, 1 p.m., $5 per dog to be eligible for a prize, advance registration available; starting at the Mill Pond and concluding at Marina Pavilion, Northport; for details, call David Chrobak, 386-7314.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Sharon House, author of "They All Fall Down"; 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.
GT Regional Land Conservancy Preservation Celebration, morning hiking, kayaking, mountain bike riding and farmland bus tour; plus 1:30-4 p.m. picnic lunch with local foods and beverages; Bowers Harbor Inn, Old Mission; to register or for details, visit www.gtrlc.org or call 929-7911.
Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., free; Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; Stone Circle Drive, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids off U.S. 31; 264-9467, www.terry-wooten.com or stonecir@aol.com.
Music
The Association, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737, (800) 922-2WIN or visit www.casinow2win.com.
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m., featuring Edye Evans Hyde, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Sunday, Aug. 10
Art
One-person show by Richard Schemm opens, on view through Aug. 31; Wine Trail Art Gallery, just west of M-22 and M-204 intersection, Suttons Bay.
Crooked Tree Arts Center's "Fresh Paint" fundraiser, 6 p.m., gourmet dine-around dinner, cocktails, performances by Crooked Tree dance students and youth orchestra, guitarist Chris Koury, five artists painting on-site, tickets start at $125 per person; at Birchwood Farms Golf and Country Club, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Etc.
Classic Sports Car Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., open to all classic foreign or domestic sports cars, show will feature the Porsche, sponsored by Twin Bay British Car Club; downtown Alden; Butch Faux, 590-6059.
Bluebird walk, 11 a.m., free guided hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Model Train Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
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.
Salon Verve's Ecocentric Hair and Fashion Show to benefit GT Conservation District, 2 p.m., featuring "Elements of Life" including music, sidewalk art, bonsai display, refreshments, green living tips. wine tasting and more, $25; Salon Verve front lawn, 507 Bay St., TC; tickets available at the salon, Zany Consignment Boutique and Homegrown Organic Eatery; 932-8378 or www.thenewlookoforganic.com.
Music
Folk singer Sally Rogers, 7 p.m., $10 adults; upper level, Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; tickets available at Benzie Chamber of Commerce or by sending check to Mills Community House, P.O. Box 421, Benzonia, MI 49616; for details, contact 882-0591 or millscommhouse@atten.net.
Monday, Aug. 11
Dance
Dancin' at the Dome, 5-10 p.m., with dance instruction and music by Latin dance band Rojo Loco, small cover charge, cash bar; Park Place Hotel dome, 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Theater
Auditions for Old Town Plahouse Studio Theatre production of "Rabbit Hole," 7-9 p.m., parts for three women and two men; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Etc.
Wildflower walk, 10 a.m., learn about and label flora, no experience required, master gardener points can be earned; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Tuesdays @ the Township, Stampin' and Scrappin' project, 10 a.m.-noon ages 6-8, 1-3 p.m. ages 9/older, limited class size, registration required, $2 per child; Long Lake Township Fire Hall, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Filmstrip Festival, 6:30 p.m., talk on the film strip format and some of his early illustration work by local artist/illustrator Glenn Wolff, showing of "The Cop and The Anthem" and "Casey at the Bat," free admission and popcorn, all ages; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Interlochen
Billy Bob Thornton and his band The Boxmasters, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Free hand drumming workshops, 6-7 p.m. AfroCuban drumming; 7-8 p.m. Rhythms from Zimbabwe, with guest artist Scott Parker Mast, to celebrate Rhythmic Adventures' 10th anniversary; Radius Recording, Logan's Landing, South Airport road, TC; 276-BEAT.
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 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, 7 p.m., world-class jazz with Mary Rademacher and Mark Kahny's Rad Pack from Grand Rapids, free, bring own seating and refreshments; First Street Beach Gazebo, Manistee; www.worldclassjazz.org.
Glen Arbor Art Association's Summer Singers, 7:30 p.m., free, public invited; Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, Burdickville.
Jazz songstress Kathy Kosins, 8 p.m., $25 adults, $10 students; Crooked Tree Arts Center's Ross Stoakes Theater, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Theater
Auditions for Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre production of "Rabbit Hole," 7-9 p.m., parts for three women and two men; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Art
Artcenter Traverse City Open Critique Night, 6-9 p.m., guest facilitator Paul Welch, $10, artists limited to two works of art, reservations required; Artcenter Traverse City, South Elmwood, TC; 941-9488.
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Edible Garden Tour, noon-4 p.m., $6 advance, $7 the day of the tour; starting at the Leland School garden, Leland; directions provided at the beginning of the tour, participants provide own transportation; advance tickets at Leelanau Children's Center, Leland School or MSUE Leelanau office; call 256-9888.
Filmstrip Festival, 1 p.m., "Storytime Favorites" theme, featuring "Caps for Sale" and "One Fine Day, free admission and popcorn, plus craft project, all ages; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
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
The Enso String Quartet, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
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.
Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 the day of the show; Betsie Bay inn, Frankfort; advance tickets at Betsie Bay Inn, Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC; or call 352-8090.
Thursday, Aug. 14
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, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Elberta Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Elberta Pavilion, across M-22s Betsie Valley Trail parking lot, Elberta; 352-7862.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., sand castle building with Lucinda Weirenga, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.
The Eye of the Beholder, 1 p.m., join local artist/photographer Lisa Lirones to expand your knowledge of digital photography, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Northport Area Historical Association's "Step Back In Time" benefit, 2-4 p.m., tea, finger foods, music, program by author John Mitchell, raffle, $35/person, proceeds to the Museum Home Campaign; Old Mill Pond, 202 W. Third, Northport; for reservations or details, call 386-5618.
Filmstrip Festival, 6:30 p.m., "Caldecott Award Winners" theme, featuring "Tuesday," "Ox-Cart Man" and several other classic stories, free admission and popcorn, all ages; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m., "Green Today-Gone Tomorrow" theme, music by Happy Times Banjo; downtown Alden.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Interlochen
KT Tunstall, 8 p.m., $29.50; Kresge Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring the Grand Traverse Highlanders Pipes & Drums, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, 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 Mary Rademacher with the Mark Kahny 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.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Friday, Aug. 15
Art
Frankfort Art Fair, 4-8:30 p.m., Market Square Park, M-22, Frankfort.
Crystal Lake Art Center's "Preserve the Arts" auction and fundraiser, 6-8:30 p.m., $20 includes beverages, hors d'oeuvres, music by harpist Sylvia Norris, some tickets available at the door, silent auction of art, other items and services, 7:30 p.m. live auction of select items; historic Coast Guard Station, on Betsie Bay, Frankfort; 352-4151 or clartcenter@sbcglobal.net.
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.
Wetland Friday series presents "Go Fish," 10 a.m., join a naturalist on a fishing hike, ages 7-10, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Filmstrip Festival, 1 p.m., "Tales From Many Lands" theme, featuring filmstrip stories from around the world, free admission and popcorn, all ages; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off 11th Street, follow signs, TC; 649-0246.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Art's Alive" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
Book signing and music/storytelling, 7-9 p.m., by Priscilla Cogan and Duncan Sings-Alone; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Interlochen
The Enso String Quartet, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring the Harmonica Hoboes; Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort.
Concerts at the Log Cabin, 7 p.m., featuring Claudia Schmidt, donations accepted; Log Cabin Outdoor Theater, Kaleva.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Art
Downtown TC Fine Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., approximately 70 fine artists; Cass Street between Front and Washington streets, TC.
Frankfort Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., more than 180 artists, free shuttle from Open Space to the park, no pets allowed; Market Square Park, M-22, Frankfort.
Healing Garden Quilt Exhibit, 1-7 p.m., 27 quilts detailing unique plants used in fighting cancer, free admission, donations accepted, sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Group; Old Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.
Artists reception, 6-9 p.m., for "ReCollections: Mixed Media Work" exhibit by Linda Chamberlain and Ginnie Cappaert, on view through Sept. 24; Gallery Fifty, 800 Cottageview Dr., Suite 50, GT Commons, TC; 932-0775.
Etc.
Northport Fly-in/Drive-in pancake breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, antique auto display, Coast Guard helicopter; $8 adults, $4 ages 5-12, free for ages 4/younger; Woolsey Airport, Northport; 386-5762.
Collector Car Show, 8 a.m. registration, 3 p.m. awards presentation; $12 per car; Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort.
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., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.
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.
Anime Manga Con, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., anime movies, Yu-Gi-Oh tournament, CosPlay, FanFic and more, Horizon Books and Family video on hand to take orders for anime and manga, sponsored by Cadillac Wexford Public Library; at Cadillac High School cafeteria, Cadillac; 775-6541, ext. 109 or www.cadillaclibrary.org/teens/htm.
GT Conservation District Boardman River Nature Center grand opening, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., live animal exhibit, tours, green building sessions, nature hikes, homeowner workshops, canoeing and hands-on nature exploration programs and classes, all free except for canoeing; Boardman River Nature Center, Sabin Pond Trailhead, Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Model Train Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Woodland Munchies, 1 p.m., learn to recognize wild edibles, recipes and tastes available, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by David Lubbers and David Dempsey, authors of "The Waters of Michigan"; 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.
Benzonia Sesquicentennial Birthday Ball, 8-11 p.m., doors open 45 minutes prior to event, music by Mr. Z's band, special performances by Dick Haan and David Johnson, $18 before Aug. 11, $20 after Aug. 11 or at the door; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; tickets available at Benzie Chamber of Commerce or by sending check to Mills Community House, P.O. Box 421, Benzonia, MI 49616; for details, contact 882-0591 or millscommhouse@atten.net.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; Stone Circle Drive, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids off U.S. 31; 264-9467, www.terry-wooten.com or stonecir@aol.com.
Interlochen
Bonnie Raitt, 8 p.m., $34.50, $44.50, $49.50, $109.50; Kresge Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Orpheum Bell, $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.
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m., featuring the Women's Woodland Singers of Little Traverse Bay, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Art
Healing Garden Quilt Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., 27 quilts detailing unique plants used in fighting cancer, free admission, donations accepted, sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Group; Old Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.
Etc.
GT Conservation District Boardman River Nature Center grand opening, noon-5 p.m., live raptor program by Wings of Wonder, tours, green building sessions, nature hikes, homeowner workshops, canoeing and hands-on nature exploration programs and classes, all free except for canoeing; Boardman River Nature Center, Sabin Pond Trailhead, Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Model Train Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
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;
Canadian Arctic travelogue, 4 p.m., Dutmers Theatre, Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1587.
Monday, Aug. 18
Art
Healing Garden Quilt Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., 27 quilts detailing unique plants used in fighting cancer, free admission, donations accepted, sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Group; Old Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.
Etc.
Book signing, 5-7 p.m., by Julie Halpert, author of "Making Up with Mom: Why Mothers and Daughters Disagree about Careers, Kids and Casseroles (And What To Do About It)"; 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.
Interlochen
The Enso String Quartet, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Etc.
Tuesdays @ the Township, "Paint an Underwater World" project, 9-10:30 a.m. ages 5-7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ages 8/older, limited class size, registration required, $2 per child; Long Lake Township Fire Hall, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Music
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 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.
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Switchback, $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.
Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase, 7 p.m., world-class jazz with the Cherie and Tom Hagen Group with vocalist Rick Reuther from Lansing, free, bring own seating and refreshments; First Street Beach Gazebo, Manistee; www.worldclassjazz.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
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.
TADL BATL multi-game open play, 1-5 p.m., for all ages; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
"In the Drink" reception and cruise, 4-6 p.m., programs on efforts to protect area rivers, lakes and streams, refreshments and pontoon ride, free, public invited, space limited, reservations required; sponsored by Grass River Natural Area, Three Lakes Association and Torch Lake Preservation Alliance; at Dewitt Marine, 6509 Crystal Springs Road, Bellaire; for reservations call Grass River Natural Area, 533-8314.
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.
Music
Music in the Park, 7-9 p.m., free, with Susan Marie and the Cedar Valley Boys; F & M Park, Railroad Avenue, TC.
Jazz @ the Library, 7 p.m., series of live concerts with an educational component focusing on the jazz masters, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.
Thursday, Aug. 21
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, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Elberta Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Elberta Pavilion, across M-22s Betsie Valley Trail parking lot, Elberta; 352-7862.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., yoga for kids with Janette Berkshire, 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.
Reflections by the Bay lecture, 7 p.m., "A Children's Book" by author Chris Raschka, free; Benzie Shored District Library, 630 Main, Frankfort; 352-4671 or www.benzieshoreslibrary.org.
Interlochen
Interlochen Guitar Festival, 8 p.m., $25 individual concerts, $60 series pass, featuring classical, acoustic and harp guitar virtuosos; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring the Cherry Capital Chorus and Sweet Adelines, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, 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 Tom Hagen/Cherie Lynn Trio with Rick Reuther, 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
Dinner Theater, 6:30 p.m. meal, 8 p.m. show with musical highlights from "Forever Plaid" featuring The Overtones, $35; Blue Pelican Restaurant, Central Lake; 544-2583.
Friday, Aug. 22
Art
Submissions accepted for W.O.W. (Work On Whatever) juried fine art exhibition, noon-4 p.m., artists must be 18/older; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
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.
GTWoman Exp(o!), 11 a.m. kick-off luncheon with national speaker Kim Lavine, author of "Mommy Millionaire," $35 includes admission to the expo, which is open until 6 p.m.; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; www.grandtraversewoman.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off 11th Street, follow signs, TC; 649-0246.
Book signing, 5-7 p.m., by Joel Reeves, author of "Of Quilts & Kings"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "1950's Sock Hop" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
Interlochen
Interlochen Guitar Festival, 8 p.m., $25 individual concerts, $60 series pass, "A World of Guitar" with a potpourrr of the best in instrumental guitar styles; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Laura Bates and Brandon Foote with opening act Jetty Rae, $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.
Concert at the Log Cabin, 7 p.m., donations accepted; Log Cabin Outdoor Theater, Kaleva.
Sleder's Summer Celebration Weekend with performer Kacey Jones, 8 p.m., $10; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph, TC; tickets at Sleder's, Oryana Natural Foods Market or call 947-9213.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Art
Art Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., local and statewide artisans; Depot Park, Alden; 331-7034.
Submissions accepted for W.O.W. (Work On Whatever) juried fine art exhibition, noon-4 p.m., artists must be 18/older; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Dance
Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7-47 or www.blissfest.org.
Argentine social dance (milonga), 8 p.m.-midnight; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
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., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.
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.
Model Train Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
GT Woman Exp(o!), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., vendors, speakers and workshops on topics ranging from career to beauty to recreation; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; www.grandtraversewoman.com.
Book signings, 1-3 p.m. by Mary Agria, author of "In Transit"; and 4-6 p.m. by Glenn Kurtz, author of "Practicing: A Musician's Return to Music"; 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.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; Stone Circle Drive, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids off U.S. 31; 264-9467, www.terry-wooten.com or stonecir@aol.com.
Interlochen
Interlochen Guitar Festival presents the Daryl Stuermer Duo, 8 p.m., $25 individual concerts, $60 series pass; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920 or 276-7800.
Music
Sleder's Summer Celebration Weekend with performer Kacey Jones, 8 p.m., $10; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph, TC; tickets at Sleder's, Oryana Natural Foods Market or call 947-9213.
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m., featuring Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Etc.
Model Train Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
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;
Monday, Aug. 25
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Music
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
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.
Music
Jazz @ the Library series concludes, 7 p.m. collaborative concert featuring of the masters discussed in the series, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.
Thursday, Aug. 28
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, 9-10 p.m. practice, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Elberta Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Elberta Pavilion, across M-22s Betsie Valley Trail parking lot, Elberta; 352-7862.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Book signing, 2-4 p.m., of their children's books by David Small and Sarah Stewart; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Music
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Seth Bernard and Daisy May, $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.
Friday, Aug. 29
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.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off 11th Street, follow signs, TC; 649-0246.
Shady Lane Cellars hosts "TGIF," 5-8 p.m., live music; 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay; 947-8865.
Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., free; Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Music
Concert at the Log Cabin, 7 p.m., donations accepted; Log Cabin Outdoor Theater, Kaleva.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Art
W.O.W. (Work on Whatever) Juried Fine Art Exhibition opening and awards ceremony, 4-6 p.m., exhibit on display through Nov. 22; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.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., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.
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.
Model Train Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m. by Mary Ellen Geist, author of "Measure of Heart"; 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.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; Stone Circle Drive, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids off U.S. 31; 264-9467, www.terry-wooten.com or stonecir@aol.com.
Music
Northport Sousa Band, 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Etc.
Model Train Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
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;
Music
Northport Sousa Band, 3 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
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