Entertainment Calendar: 08/22/2008

August 22, 2008 03:52 pm

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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.

Meet the Artist reception, 4-6 p.m., exhibit of photographs by Steve Loveless, on view through Dec. 11, during normal banking hours; West Michigan Bank & Trust, 501 Main St., Frankfort; 352-9655.

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.

Opening reception, 6 p.m., exhibit of art by Charles R. Murphy, on view through Aug. 28; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake, Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

Etc.

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

Women's Resource Center Thrift Shop tent sale, all items under the tent $1, children's clothing 50 cents; WRC Thrift Shop, 3030 N. U.S. 31, TC; 946-4180.

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.

Women's Resource Center Thrift Shop tent sale, all items under the tent $1, children's clothing 50 cents; WRC Thrift Shop, 3030 N. U.S. 31, TC; 946-4180.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

"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.

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.

Music House Museum "Presents" a Chamber Concert, 7:30 p.m., with the Backroom Gang performing Dixieland music, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-15, free ages 5/younger; at the museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

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.

Judy Harrison Swing Band, 8 p.m., $17/$25; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737 or at both Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek casinos.

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.

Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day

Etc.

Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m., documentary tracing the musical career of the Sex Pistols, $8; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; Traverse Area District Library, 932-8500.

Music

The Ragbirds, 7:30 p.m., $10, tickets on sale starting at 5 p.m., final concert of season; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

Art

Michigan Water Color Society 61st Exhibition Travel Show, on view through Sept. 26, hours noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-4 p.m. Sun.; Artcenter Traverse City Gallery, 300 E. Front, in Radio Centre, TC; 941-9488.

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.

Charlevoix Historical Society ice-cream social, 7 p.m., free, entertainment by Andy Barger of Ellsworth; The Depot, Depot Beach, Charlevoix; 547-0373.

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Etc.

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

Thursday, Sept. 4

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.

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.

2008-09 "Off the Wall" film series opens, 6:30 p.m. pie and conversation, 7 p.m. showing of "The Sea Inside," winner of the 2004 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, $5 donation per person appreciated to offset costs, reservations for pie and coffee needed by Sept. 1; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; Nancy Ludwa, 377-7034.

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

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., for fans of Japanese comic books or print cartoons, ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society meeting and program, 7 p.m., featuring former Senator George McManus, discussion his book "The Boy From Archie"; Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, TC; 941-0746.

Friday, Sept. 5

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center "Water Soluble Oils" class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Sept. 6, $135 members, $150 non-members; 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Etc.

Fall Mushroom Mania Weekend, today through Sept. 7, $145 without lodging; Springbrook Hills, Walloon Lake; 535=2227 or info@springtimesplendor.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.

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

Saturday, Sept. 6

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center "Memoir Book" class, 1-3 p.m., $20 members, $30 non-members, plus $5 material fee; 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

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

Antrim County Motorcycle Ride for Breast Cancer Prevention, 8:30-11 a.m. registration, 90-mile ride starts at 11:30 a.m., $60 per bike, $40 per rider includes coffee, rolls, pin for each participant, sit-down dinner and dancing to music by The 45th parallel, also 50/50 raffle and cash bar; Ivan's at Schuss Mountain, Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire; for registration details, call Coleen Rison, 533-8621, ext. 4298 or Dee Lynch, 377-7077.

Fall Antiques and Collectibles Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine, free admission, more than 20 dealers; Pavilion, Court Street, Gaylord; (989) 732-5392.

A WOMP (Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula) in the Park, noon-5 p.m., live music by Steppin' In It, local wine and food, $15 includes souvenir glass and three wine-tasting tickets, additional tasting tickets $2 each, featuring seven Old Mission Peninsula wineries, menu offerings from five Old Mission Peninsula restaurants ranging from $3-$10; Bowers Harbor Park, TC; 223-7355.

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.

Extreme Fight, 8 p.m., $35/$50/$100; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737 or at both Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek casinos.

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

Sunday, Sept. 7

Art

Opening reception, 3-5 p.m., "You'll Know When You Get There" exhibit of new works by Ron Gianola, on view through October; Bella Galleria, adjoining the Old Mission Tavern, Center Road, Old Mission Peninsula.

Etc.

Alden Volunteers' Road Rally, noon, drivers will receive instructions and clues and will be judged on accuracy, nominal fee charged based on number of people in each car; starting from Alden Depot Park, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Dave and Joyce Looman, (616) 928-1298.

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;

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

Music

Irish quintet Slide, 7 p.m., direct from Ireland, $20 advance, $25 at the door, Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; tickets at Union Street Station and Oryana Natural Foods Market or call 941-1930.

Chamber Music North Village Series, 7 p.m., "Intermezzo" featuring violinist Annie Chalex, violist Elisabeth Kufferath and cellist Debra Fayroian, adults $18 advance, $20 at the door, students $8; Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 882-0591.

Monday, Sept. 8

Etc.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 9

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center "Fabric Art" workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $48, supply list available at the art center, bring sack lunch; at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10th and St. James, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Art

Artcenter Traverse City Open Critique Night, 6-9 p.m., $10, artists limited to two works of art, reservations required; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; 941-9488.

Etc.

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

LIve! @ the Library, 7 p.m., program by former physician and current breeder of rodeo bucking bulls Dr. Eileen Schweickert, author of "Funny Farm," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Thursday, Sept. 11

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.

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.

Epicurean Classic opening reception, 6 p.m., $45; Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; for updates or to register, www.epicureanclassic.com.

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

Music

Railroad Earth, 7 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door, all ages; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Friday, Sept. 12

Art

Michigan Water Color Society Travel Show exhibition reception, 5-9 p.m., on view through Sept. 26; Artcenter Traverse City Gallery, 300 E. Front, in Radio Centre, TC; open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.; 941-9488.

Etc.

Senior EmPower Day registration deadline, event held Sept. 26, non-refundable registration free of $5 ages 60/older and $8 59/younger due at time of registration; contact Council or Commission on Aging in home county or call Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan, (800) 442-1713; event held at East Bay Calvary Church, 2225 Hammond Road, TC.

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

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

Live! @ the Library, 2 p.m., book talk by Kim Sunee, author of "Trail of Crumbs: Hunger, Love and the Search for Home," dessert and coffee, free, in conjunction with Epicurean Classic; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Epicurean Classic, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., cooking and wine classes, tasting pavilion, chef dinner, receptions, $129 day pass, $229 two-day pass; NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; for updates or to register, www.epicureanclassic.com.

Music

Luke Winslow-King Trio, 8 p.m., to preview Winslow-King's upcoming album of original ragtime music "Never Tired," $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, in the Warehouse District, TC; tickets at Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie and InsideOut, for credit card orders, 929-3254.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Art

Parkside Fine Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., juried exhibition of fine art, sponsored by Parkside Arts Council; Murphy's Lamplight Inn, Central Lake; 357-1543 or www.parksidearts.org.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

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

Epicurean Classic, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., cooking and wine classes, tasting pavilion, chef dinner, receptions, $129 day pass, $229 two-day pass; NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; www.epicureanclassic.com.

"Designing Rooms for Your Garden" lecture by horticulturist and landscape architect David Gianneschi of Chicago, 9 a.m.-noon, public invited, sponsored by Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan, $25 per person, $45 for two registering together; Leelanau County Government Center community room, 8527 E. Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay; for details or reservations, 392-4222 or www.mganm.org.

BBQ & Brew Festival, noon-4 p.m., microbrews, rootbeer, rock and roll and Elvis entertainment, proceeds support July 4, 2009, fireworks; under a tent, Western Avenue, Glen Arbor.

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.

"A Taste of Kalkaska" Dinner Auction, 5 p.m., culinary samplings from more than 10 area restaurants, live/silent auctions, $45 person, $360/table for eight, to benefit fitness and recreation programs for area youth, seniors and families; Kaliseum Recreation Complex, Kalkaska; 258-5913.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Etc.

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;

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

Monday, Sept. 15

Etc.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 16

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center "Landscape Quilt" class, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $30 members, $40 non-members; 111th 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

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.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m. "Cooking with Beer" demonstration, complimentary samples, $15 per person applied as credit to dinner bill with three-course meal afterward in the restaurant, reservations recommended; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; 534-6800.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Etc.

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

Thursday, Sept. 18

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.

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.

City Opera House fundraiser to honor Richard Lewis, 5:30 p.m., hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, roast of Lewis hosted by Bryan Crough, $25; 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Northwestern Michigan College International Affairs Forum lecture, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.

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

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., for fans of Japanese comic books or print cartoons, ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Friday, Sept. 19

Etc.

Fall Mushroom Mania Weekend, today through Sept. 21, $145 without lodging; Springbrook Hills, Walloon Lake; 535=2227 or info@springtimesplendor.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.

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

TADL BATL, 3-5:30 p.m., mult-game open play; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

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.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Music

Badfinger, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Showroom; (800) 585-3737 or at both Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek casinos.

Sunday, Sept. 21

Etc.

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;

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

Fundraiser for TC Reads "Three Cups of Tea" author Greg Mortensen, 2 p.m. reception, 3:45 p.m. visual presentation, $50 includes both, to benefit Mortenson's Central Asia Institute; reception at Firefly, Cass Street; presentation at the State Theatre, East Front Street, TC; for tickets e-mail sstilwill@gmail.com.

Traverse City Reads author event, 6 p.m. reception for Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time," 7 p.m. program, $10 per person; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets available at all Traverse City District Library locations, Horizon Books, Borders Books and at the door; www.tcreads.org.

Monday, Sept. 22

Etc.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center "Let the Good Paint Flow" class, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today through Sept. 26, $265 members, $285 non-members; 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Etc.

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

Live!@theLibrary, 7 p.m., program by Marty Link, author of "When Evil Came to Good Hart," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Thursday, Sept. 25

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.

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.

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

Friday, Sept. 26

Etc.

Fall Mushroom Mania Weekend, today through Sept. 28, $145 without lodging; Springbrook Hills, Walloon Lake; 535=2227 or info@springtimesplendor.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.

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

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

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

Saturday, Sept. 27

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center "Book of Pockets" class, 1-3 p.m., $20 members, $30 non-members, plus $5 material fee, bring art ephemera, papers and fibers to add; 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

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

Friends of the Traverse Area District Library book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., large selection of old and new rare book,s first editions, signed copies, CDs, DVDs, cassette and more; at the library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters "Big Soiree Fine Arts Gala," 6:30 p.m., local cuisine, live/silent auction, Mercedes Benz raffle, admission $150 per person; The City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for details or tickets, 946-2447 or www.bigsupnorth.com.

Music

Ty Herndon, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737, (800) 922-2WIN or visit www.casino2win.com.

Sunday, Sept. 28

Etc.

Friends of the Traverse Area District Library book sale, noon-3:30 p.m., large selection of old and new rare book,s first editions, signed copies, CDs, DVDs, cassette and more; at the library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

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;

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

Monday, Sept. 29

Etc.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Etc.

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