Traverse City Record-Eagle - Entertainment Calendar: 10/03/2008

Sat, Jul 04 2009

Published: October 03, 2008 02:01 pm

Entertainment Calendar: 10/03/2008

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, Oct. 3

Art

True North Furniture + Fine Arts Show, 1-9 p.m. with 6-8 p.m. reception with the artists; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313.

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.

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.

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., $10 adults, $5 for two children when accompanied by an adult, each ticket is a season pass; 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.

True North Furniture + Fine Arts Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313.

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.

Benzie County Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., soup contest, sidewalk art contest, pumpkin decorating, bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, craft fair, car "Park and Shine" show, and more; Beulah Park, 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.

Crystal Mountain Resort, 4-6 p.m. scenic chairlift rides, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Haunted Forest; Thompsonville.

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.

Free public viewing night at Rogers Observatory, 8-10 p.m., Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

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

Tumbao Bravo, 8 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; 929-3254.

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.

True North Furniture + Fine Arts Show, noon-4 p.m.; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313.

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.

Music

Folk/bluegrass pickers Ruth and Max Bloomquist, 7 p.m., $10 at the door; Cabbage Shed, 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta.

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Etc.

Color Tour Hike, 6-7 p.m. all ages welcome, along the Sabin Pond Trail; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org or 941-0960.

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

Art

Art Bra Show opens, on view through Oct. 29, donations accepted during the show will help purchase a new digital mammography machine for Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th St., Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

"Women in Art: Finding Frida Kahlo" lecture, 7 p.m., discussion and slide program on Kahlo's life, art and influence on art, history and women's studies, $5 Artcenter members, $10 non-members; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; for details or 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.

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.

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m. for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Interlochen

Poet/playwright Cornelius Eady, 7:30 p.m., free, public welcome; Writing House Great Room; www.interlochen.org.

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.

Art Bra Show reception, 5-7 p.m., exhibit of Art Bras on view through Oct. 29; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th St., Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Fiber Festival, 5-8 p.m., free admission, public welcome, original fiber art exhibit and sale by area fiber artists, sponsored by Leelanau Community Cultural Center; at Old Art Building, Leland.

"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

Big dance with Jazz North, 8-11 p.m., $10 at the door, $8 for college students with proper ID; Studio 7 Arts (former Just Imagine Creative Center), 225 W. 14th St., TC; 313-4036 or 932-9808.

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., doors open 7 p.m., "Beat Freak" music and performance poetry ensemble, all ages welcome, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students; InsideOut Gallery, 220 Garland, TC; tickets at Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie, and the gallery; 929-3254.

Theater

Antrim Regional Theatre dinner-theater production of "The Mouse That Roared," 7 p.m. buffet, $15; Gio's Trattoria Grille, 2325 U.S. 131 North, Kalkaska; for reservations, call 384-4444.

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.

Fiber Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission, public welcome, original fiber art exhibit and sale by area fiber artists, sponsored by Leelanau Community Cultural Center; at Old Art Building, Leland.

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.

Fall Festival, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Farmers Market and Fall Craft Market, 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.

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.

Onekama Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., arts and crafts, food vendors, inflatable jumping castle, face painting, Mr. Balloon Man, cow car train ride, horseback rides, wagon rides, free; Onekama Village Park, Onekama; 889-5680.

"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.

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.

Fall Fun Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., wagon rides, pumpkin house, children's activities, samples; Friske Orchards, U.S. 31, Atwood, south of Charlevoix; 599-2604 or www.friske.com.

Empire Area Museum Complex Heritage Day, 1-4 p.m., demonstrations, entertainment, activities, more; Empire.

Chicken barbecue, 1-4 p.m., entertainment by "Hot Tunes," $5 advance, $6 at the door, sponsored by Fife Lake Legion Riders; Fife Lake American Legion Post 219, Fife Lake; 879-3681.

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.

Theater

Antrim Regional Theatre dinner-theater production of "The Mouse That Roared," 1 p.m. lunch matinee, and 7 p.m. buffet dinner performance, $15; Gio's Trattoria Grille, 2325 U.S. 131 North, Kalkaska; for reservations, call 384-4444.

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 at the Homestead; 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.

Samel's Family Heritage Society's Harvest Gathering, 1-4 p.m., farm tours, blacksmithing demonstrations, chestnut roasting and tasting, apple squeezing, wagon rides, games and goodies, music by Jacqui Rutherford, free; Samels farm, 8298 Skegemog Point Road, Williamsburg.

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

Etc.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m. pumpkin carving demonstration with Pat Harrison, free, public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

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.

"Michigan Eagles" program, 6-7 p.m., by retired Michigan DNR wildlife biologist Jerry Weinrich, recommended for adults and teens; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org or 941-0960.

Thursday, Oct. 16

Art

Swirl at Crooked Tree Arts Center, 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. refreshments begin, "Autumn Melange: Great Blends for Fall" theme, wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres by Esperance of Charlevoix, $10 advance, $12.50 the day of the event when available; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for details, 347-4337, www.crookedtree.org; or Esperance, 237-9300 or www.esperancewine.com.

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.

International Affairs Forum, 6 p.m. lecture on "The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict"; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.

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

Art

Northport Etcetera sale, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., highlighting the talents of local artists and craftsmen; 115 E. Nagonaba, next to the post office, Northport; 386-5106 or 386-5412.

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.

Fish Boil, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $6, proceeds go toward vehicle purchased by the Benzie County Council on Aging for the Meals on Wheels program; The Gathering Place, Benzie Senior Center, Honor Plaza, Honor; 325-3720 or (877) 277-1306.

TADL BATL multi-game open play, 1-5:30 p.m. play favorite games and learn some new ones; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; www.batl.tadl.org or myspace.com/tadlbatl.

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

Art

Northport Etcetera sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., highlighting the talents of local artists and craftsmen; 115 E. Nagonaba, next to the post office, Northport; 386-5106 or 386-5412.

Dance

Social dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 per person, Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.

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.

Holiday Sampler Arts & Crafts Fair, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., approximately 65 artisans, bake sale, lunch served; Trinity Lutheran School, 1003 S. Maple St., TC; 946-2721.

Book signing and discussion, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., by Renee Hand, author of the new children's detective series "The Crypto-Capers" and the first book in the series "The Crypto Capers in The Case of the Missing Sock"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Fall Fun Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., wagon rides, pumpkin house, children's activities, samples; Friske Orchards, U.S. 31, Atwood, south of Charlevoix; 599-2604 or www.friske.com.

TADL BATL tournament play, 1-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; batl.tadl.org or myspace.com/tadlbatl.

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 Bryan Chick, author of the new juvenile fantasy series "The Secret Zoo"; Up North Kids Bookstore, East Front Street, TC; www.thesecretzoo.com.

"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.

Like Water Drum & Dance, 8 p.m. performance followed by 9:30 p.m.-midnight Motown dance, in conjunction with Midwives Alliance of North America conference, $5 at the door; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; 929-3563 or www.mana.org.

Music

Mel Larimer Memorial Concert, 7:30 p.m., with the First Congregational Church Sanctuary Choir, NMC College Chorale & Chamber Singers, West Senior High Chorale, GT Festival Chorus & Orchestra, soprano Hannah Brammer, alto Amy Baumann and tenor Trevor Kolle, $15 adults, $10 students, free for children 5/younger; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.

Sunday, Oct. 19

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by Judy Harrison and High Impact, $7 at the door, cash bar, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

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

Art

Dennos Museum's Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles toddler program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., "Patterns & Prints" theme; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Etc.

Dinner and program by bestselling author Stephen M.R. Covey, 5-9 p.m., $175 per person in advance or $1,500 for table of 10 includes dinner and presentation by Covey, author of "The Speed of Trust," cash bar; GT Resort & Spa, Acme; for details or to register, call Chris Wendell, 922-3782 or visit www.nwm.org/coveyevent.asp; sponsored by Traverse Area Human Resource Association and Northwest Michigan Council of Governments.

Saving Birds Thru Habitat presentation, 6-7 p.m., discussion of way to protect birds in your backyard by Kay Charters, recommended for teens and adults; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org or 941-0960.

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.

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m. for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; 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.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

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.

Fall Fun Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., wagon rides, pumpkin house, children's activities, samples; Friske Orchards, U.S. 31, Atwood, south of Charlevoix; 599-2604 or www.friske.com.

Autumn Fest at Grass River Natural Area, 1 p.m., games, activities and refreshments, free, registration required; GRNA, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 for details or to register.

Fall Festival, 4-7 p.m. silent auction, crafts, baked goods, pies, swiss steak dinner $9 per person or $18 for parents and children; Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire; 326-5510.

"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.

Showing of "Iron Jawed Angels," 3 p.m., $5 per person, proceeds go to the scholarship fund of the Elk Rapids Business and Professional Women; Peterman Auditorium, Elk Rapids; tickets available from Elk Rapids BPW members or at the door.

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.

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

Etc.

Halloween Spook-tacular, 6-7 p.m., ghoulish games, creepy crawly activities, nature crafts, free popcorn and "bug juice," Halloween piÃƒÂ±ata, all ages, costumes optional; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org or 941-0960.

Last Wednesday Film Series, 7 p.m. showing of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" (suggested R-rating), admission and popcorn free, donations welcome, sponsored by Friends of the Central Lake District Library; at the library, 7900 Maple St., Central Lake; 544-2517.

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.

Grand Traverse Mall Fall Spectacular Arts, Crafts and Collectibles Show, during mall hours, 20-30 exhibitors; South Airport Road, TC.

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

Downtown TC Halloween Walk, 3:30-5 p.m., trick-or-treat at participating downtown businesses, TC.

Trick or Treat Rest Stop, 5-8 p.m., for parents and kids to take a break, warm up and relax, free coffee or hot chocolate, everyone receives a "famous" Mr. Kaule popcorn ball; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.

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.