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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.
Opening reception, 6-8 p.m., exhibit of new works by Richard Forrest, on view through Oct. 5; Twisted Fish Gallery, U.S. 31 and South Bayshore Drive, Elk Rapids; 264-0123 or www.twistedfishart.com.
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 on the show, visit www.jordanriverarts.com; to register for a workshop call 599-2976.
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
Art
The Art Place open house, 4-6:30 p.m., includes light dinner, 7:30 p.m. Suttons Bay High School Film Club presentation of movie shorts plus the feature "Le Papillon," everyone welcome; Weaver Building basement, 122 S. Union, TC; 271-0104 or www.theartplace.org.
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.
"Tree-rific" Hike, 6 p.m., discover common trees on a activity-filled hike, free, all ages welcome; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.
"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.
Lee Boisvert presents "The Work of Keewaydinoquay," 7 p.m., $5 donation for adults, $2 donation for students younger than 18, children admitted free, sponsored by Elk Rapids Historical Society; at Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; 264-8984 or www.elkrapidshistory.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.
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, $5 at the door, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes; beginners and experienced dancers welcome; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
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.
Kids' Safety Day, noon-4 p.m., free, demonstrations, hands-on activities, chance to explore safety vehicles; Great Lakes Children's Museum parking lot, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.
Ice Cream Social, 1-3 p.m., free ice cream sundaes and root beer floats, Cherry Capital Clowns, music by Pat Ivory, face painting, used book sale and more; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
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.
Presentation by NASA astronaut Gregory Johnson, 6:30 p.m., free, includes photos taken during his mission to the International Space Station, sponsored by the Glen Lake Library; at Empire Township Hall, Empire.
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.
Maritime Heritage Alliance Classic Yacht Regatta, noon skippers' meeting, 1 p.m. first start, 4 p.m. Regatta Celebration with boat tours, awards, food and more; Clinch Park Marina, downtown TC; to register a vessel, call Mark Thompson, 645-1625; for details, call 946-2647 or visit www.maritimeheritagealliance.org.
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, sold out, Sept. 22 student program simulcast on TCAPS public access channel, TV 98; www.tcreads.org.
Monday, Sept. 22
Etc.
Student presentation by "Three Cups of Tea" author Greg Mortenson, 9:35-10:35 a.m., simulcast for the public on TCAPS public access channel, TV 98; www.tcreads.org, 933-8995 or 945-1617.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Eclectic Lecture Series, 7 p.m., "Making Your Garden Snug for the Winter" by TC gardener and columnist 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.
"The Ecosystems of Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties: Their Geology, Formation and Plant and Animals," 6 p.m., for ages 15/older, presented by NMC professor Greg LaCross, free; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.
"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 author series, 7 p.m., program by Mardi 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
Art
Artist Reception, 5-8 p.m., introducing new exhibit event "Local Artist of the Month," featuring emerging artist Sally MacFarlane-Neal; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, Warehouse District, TC; www.insideoutgallery.com.
Artcenter presents Art + Politics, 7-9 p.m., tracing how the visual arts have served in the political arena by Dr. Suzanne Eberle, program chair and professor of art history at Kendall College of Art and Design, $5 Artcenter members, $10 non-members; Artcenter Downtown, 300 E. Front in Radio Centre, TC; for reservations, call 941-9488.
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
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, $5 at the door, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes; beginners and experienced dancers welcome; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
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.
Music
Charlie's Root Fusion and Darlene in concert, 7 p.m., $15 advance or at the door, to raise funds for stage equipment and lighting; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at Woolly Bugger Internet Cafe, Charlevoix; for directions, visit www.blackcatconcerts.com.
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.
Rock and Mineral Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., display of gems, minerals and rocks, demonstrations, sale, admission is a suggested $2 donation (includes admission to GT Heritage Center), sponsored by GT Area Rock & Mineral Club; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or e-mail tcrockhounds@yahoo.com.
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; 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
Grand Traverse Chorus "See the USA" concert, also featuring finalists from TC Idol Competition, 2 and 7:30 p.m., $12 per person; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets at Captain's Quarters and Horizon Books, from Chorus members, at www.grandtraversechorus.com or by calling 947-1970.
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.
Rock and Mineral Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., display of gems, minerals and rocks, demonstrations, sale, admission is a suggested $2 donation (includes admission to GT Heritage Center), sponsored by GT Area Rock & Mineral Club; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or e-mail tcrockhounds@yahoo.com.
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.
Music
Singer/songwriter Michael Smith, 4 p.m., $15 advance, $18 the day of the show; Sleder's Family Tavern, EuroStop Cafe, Oryana Natural Foods Market or call 947-9213.
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.
Music
Russian rock group the Red Elvises, 7:30 p.m., $20 advance, $23 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; tickets at Union Street Station, Oryana Natural Foods Market, EuroStop Cafe, TC;, Cedar City Market, Cedar, or call 941-1930.
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