Entertainment Calendar: 09/19/2008

September 19, 2008 11:57 am

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Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days 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, 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.

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

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.

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.

Wednesday, Oct. 1

Etc.

March of Dimes Signature Chef's Auction, 6-10 p.m., silent/live auctions, $75 per person ($50 tax deductible); The Hagerty Center, 715 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 947-2488 or visit www.marchofdimes.com/michigan.

"Accessorizing" fall design class, 6:30 p.m., final class, free, with 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.

Book discussion group, 6:30 p.m. discussion of "So Cold A Sky" by Karl Bohank; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767 or www.interlochenpubliclibrary.org.

Thursday, Oct. 2

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.

Pasta on the Peninsula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., silent and live auctions, 50/50 raffle, pasta dinner, $7 adults, $6 ages 60/older, $5 ages 11/younger, $30 family of five or more; Old Mission Peninsula Elementary School, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 933-7420.

"Off the Wall" Film series, 6 p.m. pizza, 7 p.m. showing of "Rebel Without A Cause" starring James Dean, $5 minimum donation per person requested to help offset expenses, reservations needed for pizza; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; for reservations, call 331-4318, for details, call Nancy Ludwa, 377-7034.

Friday, Oct. 3

Dance

"SwingShift and the Stars Dance-Off for Charity," couples compete before a panel of judges, audience may vote for favorite couples for a minimum $1 donation to benefit charities; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; www.swingshiftandthestars.com.

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Music

Premiere Christian rock group Downhere, 7 p.m., "Ending is Beginning" Tour with special guest the Michael Gungor Band, free admission, public welcome; Resurrection Life Church, 1420 W. 13th St., Cadillac; 876-1885.

Saturday, Oct. 4

Art

"Silk Scarves" 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 $30 material fee, deposit required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for reservations, 995-1029.

"Reinventing the Block" fiber workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 5, with Frieda Anderson of Elgin, Ill., 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.

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

Alden Heritage Days, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., craftspeople and artisans demonstrating at various shops, refreshments, 331-4845; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Apple and Bake Sale by Sprigs and Spouts, at Alden United Methodist Church, 264-6365; and noon-2 p.m. Mrs. Smith's Pumpkin Patch Award Ceremony, prizes, refreshments and games, 322-2577; downtown Alden.

Open house, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., apple cider pressing, donuts, door prizes and more; Mesick Area Museum, 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; 885-1265, 885-2705 or www.mesickmuseum.com.

Goodwill's "All American FUN Raiser," 7 p.m., food dancing, live/silent auctions, $30 advance, $35 at the door, to benefit Goodwill Inn homeless shelter; Grand Traverse Auto, 3464 U.S. 31 South, TC; advance tickets at Floor Covering Brokers, Goodwill's main office, McMillen's Instant Framer and Pure Essence Salon.

City Opera House presents "The Junkyard Ghost Revival," 7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show, featuring top performing poets, $15 general admission; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets or details, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.

Music

Bob James, 8 p.m., $35 advance, $40 at the door, benefit for Michael's Place; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

Sunday, Oct. 5

Art

"Laughing Leaves" fiber workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with Frieda Anderson of Elgin, Ill., 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.

Artist reception, 1-3 p.m., for exhibit of paintings by Diane Rolinski and Nancy Frisby, on view through October; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Etc.

Alden Heritage Days, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Vintage Car Show, downtown Alden; Dave and Joyce Looman, 331-4340; and noon-4 p.m. Fall Fun Days, family activities and refreshments; Tennis Court Park, Alden; Harvey Bartel, 331-4845.

Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;

Music

Chamber Music North's "Sundays at Three" series, 3 p.m., "Jeweled Sounds of Fall," featuring music for string quartet, adults $25 advance, $30 at the door, students $8; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055.

Kevin Cole "Fall Color" concert, 3 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Theater

Dinner theater production of "Godspell" dinner theater, 4:45 p.m. reception, 5 p.m. dinner, 6:15 p.m. performance, by Cadillac Footliters, $26 adults, $15 ages 12/younger; Kettunen Center, Tustin; for reservations, call 829-3421.

Monday, Oct. 6

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Etc.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., with Richard Fidler, author of "Glimpses of Grand Traverse Past," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Thursday, Oct. 9

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.

Book discussion group, 10 a.m. discussion of "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767 or www.interlochenpubliclibrary.org.

Northern Michigan Chef's Dinner, 5:30 p.m., featuring nine culinary masters, to benefit the Manna Project; tax-deductible donation $200 per person or $375 per couple; Sage restaurant, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey; tickets at Sage and the Quill Box inside the casino resort; www.odawacasino.com.

Music

Grand Traverse Musicale program, 1 p.m. following 12:30 p.m. membership meeting, program on the Cabrielle Harps by the Wares, free, new members and public invited, followed by tea; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC;

Friday, Oct. 10

Art

Fall for Art in Leelanau gallery tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., visit galleries throughout Leelanau County, watch for yellow "Fall for Art" signs; 334-4230 or www.leelanauart.com.

"Felted Pouch" fiber workshop, 6-9 p.m., with Loretta Oliver of Birmingham, Mich., 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.

Dance

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Venice Gas House Trolley, 8 p.m., "Beat Freak" music and performance poetry ensemble, all ages welcome; InsideOut Gallery, 220 Garland, TC.

Saturday, Oct. 11

Art

"Stretched Imagination Basket" fiber workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with Loretta Oliver of Birmingham, Mich., 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.

Fall for Art in Leelanau gallery tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., visit galleries throughout Leelanau County, watch for yellow "Fall for Art" signs; 334-4230 or www.leelanauart.com.

Etc.

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

Patchwork in the Pines quilt exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 300 quilts, craft sale, vendors, lunch available, $5 adults, free for children 11/younger, sponsored by Rumpled Quilt's Kin; St. Francis High School gym, 123 E. 11th St., TC; 357-2349.

"Dungeons and Dragon Quest" program, 10 a.m., for ages 15/older, adventurers meet once a month to complete the quest with an experienced Dungeon Master, free, future dates are Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 7, April 11, May 9; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Music

Solo concert by Detroit composer Tracy Kash Thomas, 8 p.m., with opening act Kirby, $12 advance, $15 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie, or call 929-3254.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Art

Fall for Art in Leelanau gallery tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with 3 p.m. prize drawing and reception; galleries throughout Leelanau County, watch for yellow "Fall for Art" signs; 334-4230 or www.leelanauart.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;

Monday, Oct. 13

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Etc.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m. "Cooking Wild Game" demonstration with special guest Sous Chef Bill Mathews, 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, Oct. 15

Etc.

Thursday, Oct. 16

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.

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. Oct. 17

Dance

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

"Field of Screams" Haunted Hayride, 7:30-10:30 p.m., haywagons leave every 20 minutes, $10 adults, half-price children 12/younger tonight only, dress for the weather, refreshments served, sponsored by Empire Eagles #4404; 3805 M-72, east of Gilbert Road, Empire.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Etc.

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

Cancer Bazaar/Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by VFW Ladies' Auxiliary; at VFW Post, Veterans Drive, TC; 941-3482.

"Field of Screams" Haunted Hayride, 7:30-10:30 p.m., haywagons leave every 20 minutes, $10 per person, dress for the weather, refreshments served, sponsored by Empire Eagles #4404; 3805 M-72, east of Gilbert Road, Empire.

Comedy Central comedian John Caparulo, 8 p.m., $435; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Sunday, Oct. 19

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;

Monday, Oct. 20

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Etc.

Thursday, Oct. 23

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.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., Pat Batta presents her new mystery "What Did You Do Before Dying," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Friday, Oct. 24

Art

Suttons Bay Art Walk Fall Finale, 5-9 p.m., visit participating village galleries and shops; Suttons Bay; 271-4922.

Dance

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Shady Lane Cellars TGIF, 5-8 p.m., live music, wine tasting; 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay; 947-7616.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Etc.

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

Silver Lake Elementary School Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the school, 5858 Culver Road, TC.

Christmas Tree Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., craft items, bake sale, raffle, sandwich and "soup buffet" luncheon with more than 12 homemade soups; Mesic AMVETS Post 120, M-37, two miles south of Mesick.

Music

Jitro children's choir, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

Sunday, Oct. 26

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;

Monday, Oct. 27

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Thursday, Oct. 30

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.

Friday, Oct. 31

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Wigglers' Halloween Parade, 10 a.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Halloween showing of "Rocky Horror Picture Show," 8 p.m. and midnight, dress to kill, cash bar available, $10, $5 for prop bag; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Theater

Theatre North presents "Escanaba in da Moonlight," 8 p.m., $17.50; Kohler Auditorium, St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; 632-3029.