Entertainment Calendar: 08/29/2008

August 29, 2008 05:23 pm

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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. 29

Art

Opening reception, 6 p.m., expressionist portraits by Jill Donovan, on view through Sept. 4; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.

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.

Manton Area Harvest Festival, 6-11 p.m., midway, music; Manton.

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.

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.

Manton Area Harvest Festival, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., horseshoe tournament, chainsaw carving, craft show, kids' games, bingo, country music jamboree, more; Manton.

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.

Royal Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., juried show, $3 admission, free for children 12/younger, food available, no pets allowed; Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix; 237-0884 or www.castlefarms.com.

Hoxeyville Homecoming and Classic Car Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Coyote Crossing Lodge and Restaurant, south of M-55, near Caberfae, Cadillac; 862-3212.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manton Area Harvest Festival, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., pancake breakfast, chaincaw carving, craft show, strawberry shortcake, music, midway, more; Manton.

Royal Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., juried show, $3 admission, free for children 12/younger, food available, no pets allowed; Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix; 237-0884 or www.castlefarms.com.

Hoxeyville Homecoming and Classic Car Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Coyote Crossing Lodge and Restaurant, south of M-55, near Caberfae, Cadillac; 862-3212.

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.

Family picnic and concert in the park, 5 p.m. potluck picnic, bring two dishes to pass, 6 p.m. concert with Dennis Gwizdala, bring own seating; Pavilion, behind the Chamber building, Main Street, Central Lake; in case of rain event will be at Central Lake High School; 599-2122.

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.

Manton Area Harvest Festival, 9 a.m. coffee and doughnuts, chainsaw carving, parade 10 a.m., lunch, midway, 11:30 a.m. Scottville Clown Band concert, car show, chicken barbecue, horse pulls, lumberjack competition, country music; Manton.

Working Family Unity Picnic, noon-3 p.m., for all active and retired union members/families, food and beverage provided; UAW Retiree Hall, 757 E. Silver Lake Road, TC.

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.

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, $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.

Program on the Ann Arbor Carferries, 7 p.m., by Grant Brown Jr., author of "90 Years Crossing Lake Michigan," free, following by book signing, books available to purchase; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-0591.

Friday, Sept. 5

Art

Trunk Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sale of handmade clothing from Sterling Styles and textile artist Kavita Singh, in conjunction with "12 Voices" quilt exhibit that opens Sept. 12; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.

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.

Dance

Milonga (social dance), 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 642-6408.

Etc.

Port City Street Fair, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., farmers market, free musical entertainment, classic car and machinery shows, arts and crafts, outdoor cafes, Century Boat Show, museum exhibits, chili cook-off and more; Manistee; for up-to-date information, call 723-2575 or visit www.manisteecountychamber.com.

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.

Taste of Benzie, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., sample specialties from 14 area restaurants, caterers and delis, $1-$3 per sample, also inflatable slide, face painting, cut-out face photo booth, kids' crafts, live music and sidewalk chalk art contest; Elberta Waterfront Park, Elberta; Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce, 352-7251.

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.

Cemetery Walk, 5-7 p.m., $5 adults, $20 families, children 15/younger free, costumed interpreters at designated grave sites, visitors receive map of featured sites, sponsored by Crawford County Historical Society; Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling; tickets on sale at Riverland, Flowers by Josie, AuSable Gifts and Crawford County Depot Museum; (989) 348-4461 or cchmgrayling@yahoo.com.

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

Trunk Sale, 1-5 p.m., sale of handmade clothing from Sterling Styles and textile artist Kavita Singh, in conjunction with "12 Voices" quilt exhibit that opens Sept. 12; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.

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.

Theater

Auditions for "Urinetown: The Musical," 7 p.m., auditioners will be asked to sing, read from the script and dance, perusal scripts available $5 each; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC.

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.

Theater

Auditions for "Urinetown: The Musical," 7 p.m., auditioners will be asked to sing, read from the script and dance, perusal scripts available $5 each; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC.

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.

"Determining Your Style" fall design class, 6:30 p.m., first of four classes, free, featuring Art Van Visual Merchandiser Susan Prescott, register or attend classes of interest, free supervised play area for children; Art Van, 1775 Oak Hollow Dr., TC; to register or for details, (888) 619-2199.

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, $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

Grand Traverse Musicale "Come Sing A Song With Me" program, 1 p.m. following 12:30 p.m. membership meeting, free, public invited to sing along with old campfire songs, followed by tea; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC;

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 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.

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

Fiddlers' Jamboree, 5-9 p.m. potluck, jam and dancing, public welcome, donations appreciated, sponsored by Original Michigan Fiddlers Association; Platte River Association Hall, U.S. 31, east of Honor; 325-3252.

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

"Collage: Haiku as Inspiration" workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with Judith Content, in conjunction with "12 Voices" art quilt exhibit, $80 museum members, $90 non-members, plus $25 material fee, deposit required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for reservations, 995-1029.

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.

Horizon Books, noon-3 p.m., book signings by Steve McKolay, author of "Journey to a Dream: The First Portal," by former Gov. William G. Milliken, subject of "William G. Milliken: Michigan's Passionate Moderate" by Dave Dempsey, and by Judge James McCormick, author of "Jerusalem and the Holy Land: The First Ecumenical Pilgrim's Guide"; plus artwork by Celia McKolay and music by Mitch McKolay; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

A Nocturnal Adventure, 7:30 p.m. naturalist-led hike to see what happens after dark, limited to 10 participants; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 to register.

Music

Fiddlers Jamboree, 1-5 p.m. jamboree, 5-7 p.m. dinner, 7-10 p.m. square and round dancing, callers welcome, musicians invited to bring fiddle or other non-electric instruments, donations appreciated, sponsored by Original Michigan Fiddlers Association; Platte River Association Hall, U.S. 31, east of Honor; 325-3252.

Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Three From France," 8 p.m., Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen; 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Art

"12 Voices" art quilt exhibit opens, featuring four to six works each by 12 of the best contemporary quilt artists, on view through Jan. 4; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.

"Rare Threads On The Fringe" exhibit opens, noon, fiber demonstrations, annual meeting, food, entertainment, exhibit on view through Oct. 12, with more than 50 Michigan artists in the main gallery and student artists in the lower gallery, fiber workshops scheduled each weekend during the show, gallery talks 2 p.m. each Wednesday; Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; for details or to register for a workshop, 599-3065 or jewalworth@torchlake.com.

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.

Music

Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Three From France," 3 p.m., Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen; 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

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.

"The Impact of Color" fall design class, 6:30 p.m., second of four classes, free, featuring Art Van Visual Merchandiser Susan Prescott, register or attend classes of interest, free supervised play area for children; Art Van, 1775 Oak Hollow Dr., TC; to register or for details, (888) 619-2199.

Thursday, Sept. 18

Art

Digital Photography for Artists" workshop, 7:30-9 p.m., free, taught by Okemos free-lance photographer/writer Wayne Pope, donations appreciated, bring cameras and owner's manual, registration required; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or e-mail office@glenarborart.org.

Dance

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

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

Etc.

Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.

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.

Book Release Reception and signing, 5:30 p.m., with Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli, author of "Dean Dancing Women," firs in a series starring Emily Kincaid, sponsored by Kalkaska County library; at Gio's Trattoria Grille, 2325 U.S. 131, Kalkaska; 258-9411.

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.

Theater

Theatre North presents "The Woman in Black-A Ghost Story" dinner theater, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, $35; Blue Pelican Restaurant, Central Lake; 544-2583.

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.

Horizon Books, 5-9 p.m. presentation by cartoonist Dick Evans, 5-9 p.m., featuring "Cartoon FUNdamentals," "Up North With TC Bear" coloring book, and "Adventures of Mr. Bill" illustrations, during Downtown Art Walk; midnight "Brisingr" celebration marking the arrival of the latest Christopher Paolini "Inheritance" series book; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Dance

Milonga (social dance), 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 642-6408.

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.

Antique Appraisal Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by professional appraiser Joseph McGee, verbal appraisal $10 per item, written appraisal $25; Otsego County Historical Museum, 320 W. Main, Gaylord; (989) 732-4568.

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.

Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Elizabeth Buzzelli, author of "Dead Dancing Women"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Reception for "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time" author Greg Mortenson, 6 p.m. reception," 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.

Speed dating for single professionals, 7 p.m., all singles ages 32-45 welcome, $35, online registration required; Red Mesa Grill, 1544 N. U.S. 31, TC; www.cupid.com/predating.

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.

"Furniture Placement" fall design class, 6:30 p.m., third of four classes, free, featuring Art Van Visual Merchandiser Susan Prescott, register or attend classes of interest, free supervised play area for children; Art Van, 1775 Oak Hollow Dr., TC; to register or for details, (888) 619-2199.

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, $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.

"Little Bit of Italy" Cafe, 5-7 p.m., fundraiser to fund local projects including "Coats for Kids," free-will offering collected, 50/50 drawing, music and door prizes; Lake City High School cafeteria, Lake City.

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.

DVD presentation, 5-7 p.m., by Jeff Lange, creator of the DVD "The Uncommon Loon"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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

"Fabric Collage Angel" workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with Judith Content, in conjunction with "12 Voices" art quilt exhibit, $45 museum members, $55 non-members, plus $1525 material fee, deposit required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for reservations, 995-1029.

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 books, first editions, signed copies, CDs, DVDs, cassette and more; at the library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Book signings, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., by Kenn Vidro, author of the "Square Pears" children's book series; and 2-4 p.m., by Sally Ketchum, author of 'Bread Garden"; 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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters "Big Soiree Fine Arts Gala," 6:30 p.m., local cuisine, live/silent auction, Mercedes Benz raffle, music by NMC Jazz Band, admission $85/person, $150/couple; 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 books, 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.