Traverse City Record-Eagle - Entertainment Calendar: 08/08/2008

Sat, Jul 04 2009

Published: August 08, 2008 03:47 pm

Entertainment Calendar: 08/08/2008

Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least two weeks in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. Information may be mailed to Entertainment Calendar, Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632; faxed to 946-8632; or e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.com.

Friday, Aug. 8

Art

Opening reception, 6 p.m., "A Sense of Place" exhibit of small oil paintings by Margo Burian, on view through Aug. 14; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

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.

Art Baur Celebrity Shuffleboard Tournament, 10 a.m., celebrities vy for the Celebrity Champion Title with help from TC Senior Center partners; play continues at 1 p.m. as seniors play for the Senior's Champion Title Crystal Bowl; TC Senior Center shuffleboard courts, 801 E. Front, TC; 922-4911.

Port Oneida Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, five historic farms in the 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.

Tour de TART bike event, 4-6:30 p.m. start time, 19-mile riad, bayside meal at Suttons Bay Marina, bus transportation back to TC from 7:30-10 p.m., $35 adults, 4 p.m. special bus transportation to TC for Suttons Bay participants; starting at Station Espresso, East Eighth and Woodmere, TC; 941-4300.

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

Artists' studios garage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., surplus art work, books, furniture, arts and crafts supplies, frames, tools and more; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; 941-1806.

Art demonstration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., refreshments available; Bier Art Gallery, the Red and White Schoolhouse, six miles south of Charlevoix.

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, five historic farms in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District, M-22, four miles north of Glen Arbor; 326-5134.

Butterfly Bush and Coneflower Walkabout, 10 a.m., free, registration required; Pine Hill Nursery, Kewadin; 599-2824 or www.pinehill-nursery.com.

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.

Singer/songwriter Barbara Bailey Hutchison, 7:30 p.m., $10 at the door, tickets sales open at 5 p.m., no concessions on site, patrons invited to bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; www.atenplace.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.

Jordan River Art Center 20th anniversary Retrospective Exhibition opens, daily 1-4 p.m. through Aug. 29, other times by arrangement, more than 60 artists representing most of the major exhibits held during the past 20 years; Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-2152 or www.jordanriverarts.com.

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

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 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.

Auditions for Theatre North TC's production of "Escanaba in da Moonlight," 7 p.m.; Grand Trunk Theater, Station Hall, Railroad Place, East Eighth and Woodmere, TC; www.theatrenorthtc.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.

Grand Traverse Heritage Center Living History Series, 2 p.m. program by Barbara Siepker, author of "Historic Cottages of Glen Lake," admission by donation; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.

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

Family sing-along concert with Kevin Devine, 5:30 p.m., free admission; Clarence A. Odmark Pavilion, East Park, Charlevoix; in case of rain concert will be at the Circle of Arts Center, 109 Clinton St., Charlevoix; 547-3554.

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 Theatre North TC's production of "Escanaba in da Moonlight," 7 p.m.; Grand Trunk Theater, Station Hall, Railroad Place, East Eighth and Woodmere, TC; www.theatrenorthtc.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.

Origami, Calligraphy & the Art of Using Chopsticks, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 3/older, in connection with "Jump to Japan" exhibit, by Yuri Matsunaga, visiting chaperone for the Labo Foundation, included in $4 admission, children younger than 2 free; Great Lakes Children's Museum Annex, Con Foster Building, Grandview Parkway, TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

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.

Vintage Book Sale Preview Party, 7-9 p.m., $5 includes wine, hors d'oeuvres, lemonade and cookies, silent auction of author-signed copies of books; Glen Arbor Township Hall, Western Avenue, Glen Arbor; 356-5361.

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.

Buckley Old Engine Show, 7 a.m.-midnight, no new admissions after 9 p.m., free parking, free shuttles until 8 p.m., demonstrations, tractor slow race, kids' tractor pull, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. flea market, admission $10 adults, $25 four-day pass, free for ages 15/younger if accompanied by parent/guardian; Old Engine Grounds, off M-37, Buckley; 269-3669 or www.buckleyoldengineshow.org.

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.

Vintage Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., thousands of well-organized books, $1/hard cover and trade publications, 50 cents/paperbacks; vintage, like-new and children's books individually priced, late-day $3 bag sale; Glen Arbor Township Hall, Western Avenue, Glen Arbor; 356-5361.

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.

Petoskey Festival on the Bay, 1-5 p.m. children's activities, 2 p.m. Royal Lipizzan Stallions, kayak rides, movies, concerts in the part, arts and crafts, 9 p.m. music by Larry McCray, and more; Petoskey; www.petoskeyfestival.com.

Book signing, 6 p.m., by Lesley Kagen, author of "Whistling in the Dark" and "Land of a Hundred Wonders," free, but tickets required; Saturn Booksellers, 133 W. Main, Gaylord; for tickets or details, call (989) 732-8899 or visit www.saturnbooksellers.com.

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.

Music House Museum "Presents" a Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m., Suzanne & Jim performing "American Roots," $10 adults, $5 ages 6-15, free ages 5/younger; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

Grammy Award-winning pianist Paul Sullivan, 8 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door; sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; tickets at North Seas Gallery, Charlevoix; and Crooked Tree Arts Center and the Grain Train, Petoskey.

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.

Petoskey's Festival on the Bay, wide range of activities, music, movies and more; Petoskey; for a complete schedule, www.petoskeyfestival.com.

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.

Letterpress printing demonstration and book readings, 1 p.m. demonstration by Arie Koelewyn of Paper Airplane Press, 2 p.m. reading by April Dawn Gosling, author of "Dilation & Curettage," a book of poetry; 3 p.m. readings by Hazel Netherton, author of "Surviving: The Saga of a Pioneer Family"; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

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.

Grammy Award winning pianist Paul Sullivan, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door; Betsie Bay inn, Frankfort; advance tickets at the Betsie Bay Inn, Phoenix Cafe, Beulah, and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC.

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.

Petoskey's Festival on the Bay, wide variety of activities, music, movies, and more; Petoskey; for a complete schedule, www.petoskeyfestival.com.

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.

Dennos Museum Appraisal Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment, $5 fee per items, maximum of two items per person; at the museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or reservations, call 995-1573.

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.

Local Designers' Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., outdoors, unique, hand-made clothing, jewelry, accessories, bags and "little treasures"; 512 W. 13th St., TC; 392-2528.

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.

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.

Detour Bluegrass, 7:30 p.m., original contemporary and traditional bluegrass, $10 at the door, tickets sales open at 5 p.m., no concessions on site, patrons invited to bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; www.atenplace.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.

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by Blue Mirage, $7 admission at the door, cash bar, ages 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

Etc.

Buckley Old Engine Show, opens 7 a.m., closes after 3 p.m. parade, free parking, free shuttles, demonstrations, tractor slow race, kids' tractor pull, 9 a.m. flea market, admission $10 adults, $25 four-day pass, free for ages 15/younger if accompanied by parent/guardian; Old Engine Grounds, off M-37, Buckley; 269-3669 or www.buckleyoldengineshow.org.

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.

Music

A "Lot" of Jazz, 2-6 p.m., opens 1 p.m., featuring Bo Bossa, Ron Getz and Ronnie Hernandez, $5 cover, drink and food specials, cash only; Lil Bo parking lot, West Front Street, TC.

Violin recital by Gloria Kitto Lewis, 4 p.m., with violinist/conductor Mark Schupperner and pianist Ling-Ju Lai, free-will offering collected for Endowment Fund of Cross in the Woods; at Cross in the Woods National Shrine, 7078 M-68 West, Indian River.

Monday, Aug. 18

Art

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.

League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area and Manistee County Gala Benefit Celebration, 5-7 p.m. reception, $20, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, Park Place Hotel; 7:30 p.m. showing of the HBO film "Iron Jawed Angels," free, donations appreciated, State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 590-5371, 938-2848, 864-2686 or 723-0332.

"Shaping the Land: The Geology of Antrim County" lecture, 7:30 p.m., by James McClurg, professor of geology at the University of Wyoming, free, donations welcome, by Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society; new Torch Lake Township Hall, U.S. 31, four miles south of M-88, Eastport.

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.

Living History Series lecture, 2 p.m. program on portrait photography by master photographer and former TC resident/businessman Bud Moyer, admission by donation; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.

Music

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.

"The Folk Side of Blues" concert, 7:30 p.m., featuring Jonah Powell and Michael Dorman, $15 adults, $8 students; Church in the Hills, 6401 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire; for tickets call 533-6001; for details/directions, call 331-6587.

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.

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.

Opening reception, 5-9 p.m., "Jewels of the Peninsula: Photographs and Paintings from Leelanau Conservancy Preserves and Sleeping Bear Dunes" by Jeff Ripple, on view through Aug. 24; Old Art Building, Leland; 326-2047 or 398-3375.

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!), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Aug. 23, with 11 a.m. kick-off luncheon featuring national speaker Kim Lavine, author of "Mommy Millionaire," $35 includes admission to the expo, expo only $5 for both days, free workshops, more than 130 vendors; 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 Quills & 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.

Corvette Crossroads Auto Show kick off, 8 p.m. karaoke sunset boat cruise, cash bar, karaoke, munchies and more, $15 per person, open to anyone, reservations requested; aboard Arnold Transit Co., State Dock, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; (888) 455-8100.

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.

"Jewels of the Peninsula: Photographs and Paintings from Leelanau Conservancy Preserves and Sleeping Bear Dunes" exhibit, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 15 new large-format landscape photographs by Jeff Ripple; Old Art Building, Leland; 326-2047 or 398-3375.

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.

Corvette Crossroads Auto Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., plus Poker Walk and door prizes; 7 p.m. Corvettes on Parade through downtown and across Mackinac Bridge, all corvettes welcome, $6 per car includes bridge fare; downtown Mackinaw City; or details or online registration form, 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.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., free workshops, more than 130 vendors, $5 admission; 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.

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

Art

"Jewels of the Peninsula: Photographs and Paintings from Leelanau Conservancy Preserves and Sleeping Bear Dunes" exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 15 new large-format landscape photographs by Jeff Ripple; Old Art Building, Leland; 326-2047 or 398-3375.

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;

Manistee County Historical Museum's Heritage Social, 4-7 p.m., hors d'oeuvres, punch, cash bar, displays and guest tables, $17.50 per person; Manistee Golf & Country Club, 500 Cherry Road, Manistee; for details or reservations, call 723-5531 or mail a check to the Museum, 425 River St., Manistee, MI 49660.

Music

Claudia Schmidt, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door; Elk Rapids Town Hall, River Street, Elk Rapids; tickets at Chef Charles, The Corner Druggist, Elk Rapids, and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC.

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.

Family picnic and "The Lewis & Clark Expedition Comes Alive" presentation, 6 p.m. picnic, $5/person, $10/families, 7 p.m. program by ventriloquist Dave Parker, picnic reservations required, no reservations or fee required for program only, donations appreciated, sponsored by Friends of the Helena Township Library; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-6587.

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

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.

Michigan Bike Festival, through Monday, trail and night rides, live music, social bonfire, pig roast, road rides, kids' events, bike games, free camping, Lance Armstrong Foundation Charity Ride; Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling; (888) 876-2196 or www.michiganbikefestival.org.

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.

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.

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.