Entertainment Calendar: 08/15/2008

August 15, 2008 11:31 am

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Friday, Aug. 15

Art

Frankfort Art Fair, 4-8:30 p.m., Market Square Park, M-22, Frankfort.

Opening reception, 6-8 p.m., exhibit by DaBoss Fiber Art Group, featuring 16 artists, on view through Sept. 7; Twisted Fish Gallery, 10443 S. Bay Shore, Elk Rapids; gallery hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun.; 264-0123.

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.

Opening reception, 6 p.m., exhibit of collage constructions by Daniel Heron, on view through aug. 21; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

Etc.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Book signing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., by Dee Newman Wilkinson, author of "Papa, How Do You Know"; Horizon Books, 319 E. Mitchell, Petoskey.

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.

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.

Singer/songwriter Emily Kate Boyd, 8 p.m., Michigan debut for this Atlanta, Ga., artist, $10 at the door; The Cabbage Shed's Waterfront Pub, Elberta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Theater

Cadillac Footliters' auditions for "Godspell," 7 p.m., singing roles for males and females ages 18/older; First Covenant Church, 315 E. Pine, Cadillac; 775-7336 or e-mail info@cadillacfootliters.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Etc.

Manistee County Fair, today through Aug. 23; M-22, Onekama; www.manisteecountyfair.com.

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.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., learn about the label flora, master gardener points can be earned, no experience needed; 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.

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

"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.

"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.

Theater

Cadillac Footliters' auditions for "Godspell," 7 p.m., singing roles for males and females ages 18/older; First Covenant Church, 315 E. Pine, Cadillac; 775-7336 or e-mail info@cadillacfootliters.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Etc.

Manistee County Fair, through Aug. 23; M-22, Onekama; www.manisteecountyfair.com.

National Coho Salmon Festival opens, Medallion Hunt begins; Honor; for a complete schedule, visit www.nationalcohofestival.com.

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.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse "Volunteers Round-Up," 5:30-7:30 p.m., tour the Playhouse, meet current volunteers and staff, for anyone interested in learning more and ways to participate and volunteer; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210, ext. 105.

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.

National Coho Salmon Festival teen dance, 7 p.m., Greystone Mansion, Honor; for a complete schedule, visit www.nationalcohofestival.com.

Etc.

Manistee County Fair, through Aug. 23; M-22, Onekama; www.manisteecountyfair.com.

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.

Walking Sticks project, 10 a.m., make and personalize a walking stick, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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.

"If Americans Only Knew" speaker series, 7 p.m. update on Iran by Cathy Lester, who recently visited Iran, free, sponsored by Traverse for Peace and Justice, Campaign Against Torture and MidEast: JustPeace; Friends Meeting House, Fifth and Oak streets, TC.

Glenn Ruggles presents "The Soper Fraud," 7 p.m. presentation on Michigan's greatest archaeological scam and the Elk Rapids connection, suggested donation $5 adults, $2 students younger than 18, free for children, sponsored by Elk Rapids Area Historical Society; at Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; www.elkrapidshistory.org.

Repeat presentation of Part I of an illustrated program on the life and works of Charlevoix' builder in stone Earl Young, 7 p.m., narrated by Harsha House Museum co-director David L. Miles, focusing on Young's early years and construction of his first 20 houses, Part II will be presented Aug. 28, free; Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton, Charlevoix; 547-0373.

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.

Music House Museum 'Presents" a Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m. "Songs from Broadway to Opera -- 100 Years" by soprano Lynne Giacalone Church and pianist Rick Church, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-15, free for 5/younger; Museum House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

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.

Manistee County Fair, through Aug. 23; M-22, Onekama; www.manisteecountyfair.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.

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.

National Coho Salmon Festival, 10 a.m. arts and crafts and flea market, entertainment tent opens 4 p.m., Queen's coronation, Senior King and Queen coronation; Honor; for a complete schedule, visit www.nationalcohofestival.com.

Wetland Friday series for children on "Meeting the Beaver," 10 a.m. for ages 7-10, hike on and off trail hunting signs that beavers have been busy, short rowboat ride for a close-up look at a beaver lodge, wear long pants and old shoes, reservations 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.

Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off 11th Street, follow signs, TC; 649-0246.

Horizon Books book signings, 5-7 p.m., by Joel Reeves, author of "Of Quills & Kings"; and 5:30-9 p.m. by Dee Newman Wilkinson, author of the children's book "Papa, How Do You Know"; 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 variety 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., with "Must Be Your Feet, featuring Andy Robak, Kent Gudme and John Hitt, donations accepted; Log Cabin Outdoor Theater, Walta Street, 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.

Manistee County Fair, final day; M-22, Onekama; www.manisteecountyfair.com.

National Coho Salmon Festival, opens 8 a.m., softball tournament, children's carnival, arts/crafts and flea market, lawn mower race, tots' peddle tractor race, Kids' Bike Decorated Contest, parade, face painting, cake walk, more, entertainment tent opens 3 p.m.; Honor; for a complete schedule, visit www.nationalcohofestival.com.

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.

Hartwick Pines Black Iron Days Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., largest gathering of blacksmiths in Michigan, old time music, artisans, hands-on activities for children, 1 p.m. Vintage Base Ball game, 3 p.m. Live Lynx Program by Jan VanHoesen, free, state park vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

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.

National Coho Salmon Festival, opens 8 a.m., 5k Coho Run, co-ed softball tournament, smoked fish contest, arts/crafts and flea market, Texas Hold 'Em playoff, horseshoe contest, 3:30 p.m. Lucky 200 drawing; Honor; for a complete schedule, visit www.nationalcohofestival.com.

Hartwick Pines Black Iron Days Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., largest gathering of blacksmiths in Michigan, old time music, artisans, hands-on activities for children, free, state park vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

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.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led hike to learn about and label flora, no experience needed, master gardener points can be earned; 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.

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.

Digital photography workshop, 7 p.m., by Wayne Pope, photography instructor at Lansing Community College and recent artist-in-residence at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, free, for all ages, bring own cameras and operator's manuals; Glen Lake Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.

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.

"The Great Frame-Up" craft project, 10 a.m., decorate picture frame with natural materials, bring hammer and hot glue gun if available, 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.

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.

Live!@the Library series, 7 p.m. program by Stephanie Mills, author of "Tough Little Beauties: Selected Essays and Other Writings," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Book signing and presentation, 7 p.m., by Priscilla Miller, author of "Reflections at the Water's Edge: An Illustrated History of the Alden Area," light refreshments, free; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Presentation of Part II of an illustrated program on the life and works of Charlevoix' builder in stone Earl Young, 7 p.m., focusing on Young's three commercial buildings, his last three houses, design philosophy, methods, and legacy, free; Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton, Charlevoix; 547-0373.

Free film for students, 7 p.m. showing of "Body of War" (unrated, contains graphic medical scene and strong language), introduction and post-film discussion by NMC political science instructor Dr. John Zachman, free for students of all ages as appropriate for movie rating, general public welcome at regular admission prices; State Theatre, 233 E. TC; www.statetheatretc.org.

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.

Bay Harbor Foundation Labor Day Weekend Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., proceeds benefit the Foundation; parking lot, Bay Harbor Drive and Main Street, across from Bay Harbor Building, Bay Harbor; 439-2700 or www.bayharborfoundation.org.

Grass River Natural Area, "Nasty Neighbors," 10 a.m., for children ages 7-10, learn about poison ivy and other pesky invaders, registration required; and 10 a.m. "Toddler Trail Time, for parent and child younger than 3 (no older siblings), short hike and interactive nature story time, 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.

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., by Big Tobacco, donations accepted; Log Cabin Outdoor Theater, Walta Street, Kaleva.

"Family Tree of Country Music" dinner theater and dancing, 7 p.m. buffet, show presented by CenterStage Band with guest star Betsy Wetsel, $25; Gio's Trattoria Grille, U.S. 131 North, one block north of Rite-Aid, Kalkaska; 384-4444.

Chain O Lakes Music Festival, 8 p.m. Rose Fraser, 9 p.m. the Pinky Lee Band, 10 p.m. the Ragbirds; Short's Brewing Company, 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622 or www.shortsbrewing.com.

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.

Dance

SwingShift and the Stars, "Dancing with the Stars" style competition, live music by Judy Harrison and Swing Shift, to benefit area non-profits, couples compete in five performances before a panel of three judges; Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom, Peshawbestown; for details, www.swingshiftandthestars.com.

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.

Bay Harbor Foundation Labor Day Weekend Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., proceeds benefit the Foundation; parking lot, Bay Harbor Drive and Main Street, across from Bay Harbor Building, Bay Harbor; 439-2700 or www.bayharborfoundation.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.

Cardboard Boat Race, 10:30 a.m. registration, 11:15 a.m. Cardboard Boat Show, noon races, four categories, prizes, $5 for ages 14/younger and ages 14/17, $10 families, mixed ages and adults 18/older; proceeds benefit Dickson Township Volunteer Fire Department; Lake Elinor during Brethren Days; for details or race forms, call Carroll Swayze, (941) 266-6434.

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.

August Astronomers, 9:30 p.m., learn to find and identify late summer constellations, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Music

Chain O Lakes Music Festival, 1 p.m. The Ragbirds, 2 p.m. the Squeaky Clean Cretins, 3 p.m. Luke Winslow-King and Susan Fawcett, 4 p.m. Seth Bernard and Daisy May Erlewine, 5 p.m. Who Hit John?; at Chain O Lakes Campground, 7231 S. M-88, Bellaire; and 8 p.m. Hi-Lo with Luke Winslow-King, Susan Fawcett, Seth Bernard and Daisy May Erlewine, 9:30 p.m. The Squeaky Clean Cretins and 11 p.m. Who Hit John?; at Short's Brewing Company, 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622 or www.shortsbrewing.com.

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

Chain O Lakes Music Festival, all day informal jam session with the Ragbirds, the Squeaky Clean Cretins, Luke Winslow-King, Susan Fawcett, Seth Bernard, Daisy May Erlewine, Rose Fraser, Pinky Lee Band, and Who Hit John; Chain O Lakes Campground, 7231 S. M-88, Bellaire.

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.