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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
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 "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.
Pictoral story of North American Migrations, 2 p.m., free, by local photographer Charles St. Charles III; Cadillac Wexford Public Library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac.
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.
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.
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.
Graceful Grasses Walkabout, 10 a.m. Pine Hill Nursery, Kewadin, 599-2824 to register; also 2 p.m. Pine Hill Village Gardens, TC, 941-1808 to register; free, informal class, may be held outdoors, dress comfortably.
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.
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.
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.
IndyFlix@the State, 7:30 p.m. showing of the documentary "Secrecy"; State Theatre, 233 E State St., TC; for tickets visit www.statetheatretc.org or visit the box office.
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.
Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden groundbreaking ceremony, 10 a.m., for a project as part of "Access to Recreation in Hull Park"; at the Children's Garden, behind the Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 947-0422.
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
Auditions for Civic Orchestra, Civic Chamber Strings and Civic Prelude Strings (formerly Traverse Youth Orchestra, Bay Chamber Strings and Prelude Chamber Strings), 4:30-7 p.m., a program of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, auditioners should prepare a scale and solo of their choice, modest tuition fee applies, scholarships available; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass, TC; for details or to schedule an audition, 947-7120 or e-mail zmoore@tso-online.org.
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
Opening reception, 2-5:30 p.m., with photographer Ryan Spencer Reed of his photographic exhibit "Sudan: The Cost of Silence," on view through Sept. 28; West Shore Community College Arts & Sciences Center, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; 843-5954 or www.westshore.edu.
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.
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.
"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.
Music
Northwestern Michigan Children's Choir auditions, 6 p.m., for children in grades two-nine, children in grades two and three not required to audition; NMC Fine Arts Building, room 105, main campus, TC; for details or to schedule an audition, call 995-1700.
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.
Farmers Market, noon-4 p.m., showcasing fruits, vegetables and other products grown and produced by Leelanau County farmers; Leland High School gym, Leland; 256-9888.
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.
Northwestern Michigan Children's Choir auditions, 6 p.m., for children in grades two-nine, children in grades two and three not required to audition; NMC Fine Arts Building, room 105, main campus, TC; for details or to schedule an audition, call 995-1700.
Friday, Sept. 12
Art
Entry deadline for "Cross Currents: The Quilt's Influence on Contemporary Art" exhibition, noon-6 p.m. entry delivery, show runs Sept. 19-Dec. 29; Art of Framing and Gallery, 430 W. 14th St., TC; 228-6042.
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.
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.
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.
"Dungeons and Dragon Quest" program, 10 a.m., for ages 15/older, adventurers will meet once a month to complete the quest with an experienced Dungeon Master, free, future dates are Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 7, April 11, May 9; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
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.
"Prairie" presentation, 2 p.m., PowerPoint program by Vern Stephens and Sue Tangora, followed by native plant sale; Saving Birds Thru Habitat Discovery Center, 5020 N. Putnam Road, Omena; 271-3738.
"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.
New Christy Minstrels, 7 p.m., $26 and $28, discounts for seniors, students and groups; Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts, 10775 N. St. Helen Road, Roscommon; (989) 275-6777 or www.kirtland.edu/kcpa.
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.
Dog sledding program, 1-4 p.m., with Iditarod and Yukon Quest champion Lance Mackey, $40 adults, free for children 15/younger, bring lawn chairs for seating, food available on-site; Last Chance Kennel, Mancelona; 881-2688 or www.russ-stickacres.com.
"Bizarre Bazaar" for Northern Michigan AIDS Walk, 2-6 p.m., arts and crafts, music, silent auction, food and more; SideTraxx, 520 Franklin St., TC; 250-4770 or 935-2785.
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.
"Genealogy of a House" program, 7 p.m., discussion of how to research historical structures by Mark Harvey, state archivist at the Archives of Michigan, free, public welcome; Charlevoix Public Library, 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7340.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Etc.
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.
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.
Reflections by the Bay, 7 p.m. program on the National Park Service by Tamie and Jim Thompson, free; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main, Frankfort; 352-4671 or www.benzieshoreslibrary.org.
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.
NMC Free Film for students, 7 p.m. showing of "Hamlet 2" (R), free for students of any grade level (as appropriate for the movie rating), general public welcome at regular admission; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; www.statetheatretc.org.
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
Art
Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 p.m., 20 exhibits at participating galleries, refreshments at various locations, public art project, maps available at galleries and the Downtown Traverse City office; Front Street, Cass Street and the Warehouse District, TC; 922-2050 or www.downtowntc.com.
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
Art
"An Introduction to Porcupine Quillwork" fiber workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with Yvonne Walker-Keshick, in conjunction with "Rare Threads on the Fringe" exhibit; Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main, East Jordan; 599-2976 to register; for details, visit www.jordanriverarts.com.
"Leland Landmarks: Past is Present" exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., history of landmark buildings in Leland; Old Art Building, Leland; 256-2131 or www.oldartbuilding.com.
Artist reception, 6-8 p.m., "Cross Currents: The Quilt's Influence on Contemporary Art" exhibition, on view through Dec. 29; Art of Framing and Gallery, 430 W. 14th St., TC; 228-6042.
Dance
Milonga (social dance), 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 642-6408.
Etc.
Leland Heritage Celebration, includes Leelanau Historical Museum's "Wooden Boats on the Wall," Van's Garage antique car show and music and festivities in Fishtown; Leland; www.lelandmi.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.
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.
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.
Friends of the Jordan Celebration, 2-5 p.m., photo exhibit with 4 p.m. awards' ceremony, music, refreshments and more; Jordan River Watershed Center, 101 Union St., East Jordan; www.friendsofthejordan.org.
Alden Men's Club Harvest Dinner, 5:30 p.m. appetizers, 6:15 p.m. dinner, silent and live auctions, $10 adults, $5 children; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; tickets available from men's club members or call 322-2787.
"Life in a Northern Michigan Logging Camp," doors open 6:30 p.m., lantern-lit tours start at 7 p.m., last tour leaves 8:30 p.m., visitors can visit with costumed interpreters at an 1896 logging camp, free, state park motor vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, M-93, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.
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
Art
"Beaded Fish Lure Necklace" workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with with Erica Faust, in conjunction with "Rare Threads on the Fringe" exhibit; Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main, East Jordan; 599-2976 to register; for details, visit www.jordanriverarts.com.
"Leland Landmarks: Past is Present" exhibit, noon-4 p.m., history of landmark buildings in Leland; Old Art Building, Leland; 256-2131 or www.oldartbuilding.com.
Dance
TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by the 3 B's, $7 admission at the door, cash bar, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.
Etc.
25th anniversary Leelanau Harvest Tour, registration 7-8 a.m. for Century Loop (100 miles), 7-9 a.m. for 67-mile loop, 7-10:15 a.m. for 25 or 45-mile loops, 7-11 a.m. for 12-mile loop, food stops every 20-30 miles, pasta dinner after the ride; starts and ends at Glen Lake Schools, Maple City; for details or to register, www.leelanauharvesttour.org or 941-4300, applications also available at TC area bike stores or TART Trails office.
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.
Community historical lecture, 7 p.m., program on gardening by Dee Blair, free, donations welcome; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-6587.
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.
Fashion Show, 7:30 p.m., $10 per person, door prizes and refreshments, sponsored by Daisy Chain #2 of TC Elks Lodge; at the Elks, 625 Bay St., TC; purchase tickets at the Elks Lodge or call 342-4139.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Etc.
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.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Program on the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of the Sudan, 2 p.m., by Ryan Spencer Reed, in conjunction with his photographic exhibit "Sudan: The Cost of Silence," free, question and answer period follows; Center Stage Theater, West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles, Scottville; 845-5954 or www.westshore.edu.
"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.
Music
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Family Band, 8 p.m., part of Milliken Concert Series, $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1553.
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.
Fiber workshops, 9 a.m.-noon "Befuddled by Color, Confined by Design" workshop with Sylvia Walworth of Eastport; and 1-4 p.m. "Fashionable Fair Isle Knitting" workshop, with Vivian Wanless of Grosse Ile, in conjunction with "Rare Threads on the Fringe" exhibit; Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main, East Jordan; 599-2976 to register; for details, visit www.jordanriverarts.com.
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., old-fashioned tailgate-style market; Main Street, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.
Benzie Area Zonta Festival, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. classes and workshops, lunch available for $7; Benzie Central High School, Homestead Road, Benzonia; brochure of workshop descriptions and schedules available at area banks and libraries; 882-5176 or 325-2964.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
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.
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.
Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., pancake breakfast served all day, old-time games and activities for families, proceeds benefit educational programming; Wagbo Peace Center, M-66, three miles south of East Jordan; 536-0333.
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
Art
"Extraordinary Embellishments" fiber workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with Kathleen Glynn of Central Lake, in conjunction with "Rare Threads on the Fringe" exhibit; Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main, East Jordan; 599-2976 to register; for details, visit www.jordanriverarts.com.
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.
"Teddy Roosevelt In His Top Hat and Tails" program, 3 p.m., Gib Young will portray Roosevelt circa 1915, sponsored by Cheboygan County Historical Society; at Spies Heritage Hall, Court Street, Cheboygan.
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.
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