Entertainment Calendar: 09/26/2008

September 26, 2008 04:24 pm

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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.

Art exhibition and book release party, 6-9 p.m., to celebrate publication of Rufus Snoddy's "The Critical Eye"; Gallery Fifty, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 932-0775.

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 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.

Silent film double feature, 5 and 7:30 p.m., featuring Buster Keaton in "Cops" and "The Blacksmith," accompanied by Lance Luce on the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, $15 adults, $25 couples, $5 children ages 16/younger, seating limited, reservations suggested; Music House Museum, 7737 U.S. 31 North, Acme; 938-9300.

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.

House concert by singer/songwriter Michael Smith, 8 p.m., Gopherwood Concert series, $10, seating limited; Paul and Nancy Brown residence, 4320 E. 46 Road, Cherry Grove Township; for details or reservations, 775-2813.

The FunDubMentals CD release party, doors open 8 p.m., $7 each or two for $10 at the door, all ages welcome; Radius Recording, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC; www.myspace.com/fundubmentals.

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

Chateau Chantal's Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5:30 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, free admission, select Chateau Chantal wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, north of Mapleton; 223-4110 or wine@chateauchantal.com.

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.

Community Film Night, 7:30 p.m. showing of "SlingShot Hip Hop," sponsored by MidEast: JustPeace, director Jackie Reem Salloum and producer Rumzi Araj on hand to answer questions; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; tickets available at the theatre box office or at www.statetheatretc.org.

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.

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

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

Art

First Fridays at Fish Studios, 5-8 p.m., open houses at Glenn Wolff Studio, Misfits Salon and Gallery, Turtle Island Fibers, and Priceless Photography; 230 E. 14th St., east of Cass, TC; 941-0077.

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.

Free family fun and music event, 5:30-7 p.m., for families with children birth to age 5, music by Lake Effect and Tom Kauffman, musical petting zoo, children's nature walk and scavenger hunt, free books for first 100 families, bring blankets and picnics, dessert provided by Moomer's, sponsored by Great Start Collaborative of Traverse Bay and Way to Grow Program; Grand Traverse County Civic Center outdoor pavilion, TC; 922-6437 or 995-7115.

Impromp2Fridays, 6-9 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, West 11th Street, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Nightmare at Challenge Mountain, 7-10 p.m., come as many times as you like for $10 adults, $5 for two children when accompanied by an adult; Challenge Mountain, 01158 M-75 South, Boyne City; 582-1186 or www.challengemtn.org and click on "Nightmare."

Grimfell Asylum, 7-11 p.m., $7 per person, portion of proceeds goes to Munson Breast Health Center; old Circuit City building, next to Halloween Superstore, near Home Depot, South Airport Road, TC; www.evernighthaunt.com.

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.

City Market at the Depot, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, locally-grown agricultural products and wares from local artists and artisans; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, next to the Traverse Area District Library, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/citymarket.html.

Fall Family Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., arts, crafts, antiques and more; St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Road, Beulah.

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.

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.

Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., hayrides, pumpkin painting, games, face painting, more, free admission; Pond Hill Farm, M-119, north of Harbor Springs; 526-3276.

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

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

Trillium Quartet presents "Singing with Style," 7:30 p.m., program of vocal music, $10 adults, $5 students; Church in the Hills, Bellaire; for tickets, call the church, 533-6001, or Dorothy Clore, 331-6587.

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.

Hollywood actor/musician Ronny Cox presents "Songs, Stories and Out & Out Lies," 8 p.m., acoustic mix of folk, western, jazz, and blues, adult tickets $18 advance, $20 at the door, $13 seniors, $7 students; West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater, 3000 N. Stiles, Scottville; for tickets or details, 843-5507

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.

Scottish quintent Malinky, 7 p.m., Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; 947-8787.

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

Etc.

Author program, 7 p.m., Keith Evans, author of "Dead Caribou Bags Hunter," will share his hunting and fishing adventures in Alaska, free; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 223-7700.

Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m. showing of "Putney Swope: Don't Rock the Boat ... Sink It" (1969-R), sponsored by Traverse Area District Library; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; tickets at the box office or www.statetheatretc.org, for details, call 947-4800.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Etc.

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

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.

North Country Community Mental Health presents the film "Canvas," 7:30 p.m., free, PG-13 film portrayal of schizophrenia; Petoskey Film Theater, Carnegie Building, 451 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for more on the film, visit www.canvasthefilm.com, for details, visit www.norcocmh.org or call (800) 834-3393.

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 Greg Mortenson's "Three Cups of Tea"; 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., program of jazz by vocalist Elizabeth Rivers, accompanied by Al Jankowski on keyboard, saxophone and flugelhorn, 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.

Impromp2Fridays, 6-9 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, West 11th Street, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

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.

Art demonstration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., observe and talk with working artists, refreshments available; Bier Art Gallery, red and white schoolhouse, six miles south of Charlevoix; 547-2288.

Crystal Lake Art Center's Up North Artists' Studio Tour, noon-5 p.m., with 5-6:30 p.m. wrap-up at the art center with a chance to view the Art Bra exhibit, $15; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th St., Frankfort; 352-4151.

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.

Rescue Day for kids, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, activities, prizes, tours of rescue vehicles with souvenir photo, more; Cherryland Center, Garfield and South Airport roads, TC; www.cherrylandcenter.com or 946-1500.

Fall Festival, 11 a.m. parade, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pumpkin Luncheon at Frankfort Recreation Center, activities at Open Space Park, 1-4 p.m. activities at the recreation center, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. free showings of "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" at the Garden Theater, noon-midnight Beer Garden with entertainment by Moxie starting at 9 p.m.; Frankfort; for details, call 352-7251 or e-mail fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com.

Hayrides, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $3 per person, free for anyone in costume; Pond Hill Farm, M-119, north of Harbor Springs; 526-3276.

Guided walking tour of Frankfort, 11 a.m., stops at sites and buildings to share historical lore and facts, free, donations accepted, sponsored by Benzie Area Historical Society; starting from Rotary Park, Frankfort; 882-5593.

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

Book discussion and signing, 2 p.m., by Tom Hubbard, author of "Reflections of Mirror Lake," free admission; Cadillac Wexford Public Library, 411 S. Lake St., Cadillac.

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;

Music

Northwest MI Jazz Experience presents an afternoon of jazz, 3 p.m., featuring the Cooper, Hay, Van Lente Group, $5 for NMJE members, $15 non-members; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; www.nmje.org or call 943-4465 or 360-9857.

Gaylord Chamber Orchestra, 4 p.m., directed by Tom Riccobono; Peace Lutheran Church, Gaylord; tickets available at Saturn Booksellers or at the door; for details, call (989) 731-4422.

Monday, Oct. 13

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Etc.

Grand Traverse Heritage Center presents Lunch & a Movie, 11:30 p.m. program and tour, soup and sandwich lunch and showing of Rich Brauer's "Frozen Stupid," $12 per person, $10 each for groups of six or more, reservations required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313.

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 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

Art

Xpress U: Teen Voices workshop registration deadline, five-week arts workshop held 4-6 p.m. Oct. 20-Nov. 17 for young girls ages 13-15, space limited; Studio 7 Arts (former Just Imagine Creative Center), 225 W. 14th St., TC; applications available at Studio 7 Arts, Traverse Area District Library or at www.studio7arts.com.

Parkside Arts Council "Out of the Box" Fall Luncheon, 11 a.m., includes auction of creations by local artists; Tapawingo, Ellsworth; 533-5539.

Etc.

Motherbaby International Film Festival, 4-9 p.m. films showing images of pregnancy, birth and current health care issues, $8 adults, $6 ages 2-12; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; tickets and a complete schedule at www.tcmiff.org, tickets also at the State Theatre box office.

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.

Etc.

Motherbaby International Film Festival, 10 a.m. family film, free for ages 6/younger, $8 adults; films shown through 9 p.m., showing images of pregnancy, birth and current health care issues, $8 adults, $6 ages 2-12; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; tickets and a complete schedule at www.tcmiff.org, tickets also at the State Theatre box office.

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.

Motherbaby International Film Festival, 10 a.m. family film, free for ages 6/younger, $8 adults; films shown through 5 p.m., showing images of pregnancy, birth and current health care issues, $8 adults, $6 ages 2-12; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; tickets and a complete schedule at www.tcmiff.org, tickets also at the State Theatre box office.

Impromp2Fridays, 6-9 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, West 11th Street, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Haunted Hayrides, 6:45 and 7:45 p.m., hayride ends with bonfire, s'mores and hot cider, reservations required; Ond Hill Farm, M-119, north of Harbor Springs; 526-3276 or www.pondhill.com.

Motherbaby International Film Festival Gala and book signing benefit, 7-8:30 p.m., hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beverages, book signings by more than 13 authors, plus Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein will be honored, $15 includes drink, babies in arms welcome; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets at www.tcmiff.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.

Fall Blessings Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., arts, crafts, silent auction, lunch available; TC Christian School, 753 Emerson Road, TC.

Pond Hill Farm, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. hayrides, $3 per person, free for anyone in costume; and 6:45-7:45 p.m. Haunted Hayrides, end with bonfire, s'mores and hot cider, reservations required; M-119, north of Harbor Springs; 526-3276 or www.pondhill.com.

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

"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.

The Harlem Ambassadors vs. The Straits Shooters benefit basketball game, 6:15 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. game, to benefit Historical Society of Cheboygan County and Mackinaw Area Historical Society, $10 adults, $5 high school students and younger; Cheboygan High School gym, Cheboygan; tickets at any Citizen's National Bank branch, from Historical Society members or by calling 436-5207 or 627-8042.

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.

Theater

West Shore Community College presents "Anessia Rising," 8 p.m., new adaptation of Sophocles' classic Greek tragedy "Antigone," set during the Civil War; WSCC, 300 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; for tickets, call 843-5507.

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.

Impromp2Fridays, 6-9 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, West 11th Street, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

Theater

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.

Hayrides, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $3 per person, free for anyone in costume; Pond Hill Farm, M-119, north of Harbor Springs; 526-3276.

"Northern Michigan Has Talent" Show, 7:30 p.m., $8 general admission, audience will select winners by paper ballot; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; for tickets or details, call 627-5841 or 627-5432, also online at www.theoperahouse.org.

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.

Theater

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;

"The Logging Camps at Hartwick Pines," 2 p.m., presentation by Rob Burg, Hartwick Pines site historian, free, state park vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park Logging Museum, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or www.michiganhistory.org.

Music

Theater

West Shore Community College presents "Anessia Rising," 3 p.m., new adaptation of Sophocles' classic Greek tragedy "Antigone," set during the Civil War; WSCC, 300 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; for tickets, call 843-5507.

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.

Impromp2Fridays, 6-9 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, West 11th Street, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.

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.