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

Fri, Nov 27 2009

Published: October 10, 2008 02:45 pm

Entertainment Calendar: 10/10/2008

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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 Show to benefit South Fox Island Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with 6-9 p.m. reception, exhibit and sale of unique art of South Fox Island and the South Fox Island Light Station; Painted Horse Gallery, 106 Waukazoo, Northport.

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.

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.

Charlevoix Apple Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., fresh produce, family activities and arts and crafts show, East Park, Charlevoix; 547-2101 or info@charlevoix.com.

Lecture, book signing and food tasting, 5:30-7 p.m. tasting of local foods, 7;15-9 p.m. reading and book signing by Dr. Gary Nabhan and Stephanie Mills, authors of " Renewing America's Food Traditions; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; for details or tickets, contact Paula McIntyre, www.upnorthfoodies.com.

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.

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.

Interlochen

IAA Faculty Art Exhibition, 6 p.m., free, Gallery.

Collage, 7:30 p.m., $25 adults, $22 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

Art Show to benefit South Fox Island Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., exhibit and sale of unique art of South Fox Island and the South Fox Island Light Station; Painted Horse Gallery, 106 Waukazoo, Northport.

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.

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 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.

Charlevoix Apple Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., fresh produce, family activities and arts and crafts show, East Park, Charlevoix; 547-2101 or info@charlevoix.com.

"Lift for Kids" benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters, 11 a.m. registration and warm-up, 12:30-3 p.m. competition; Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC; for details or to make a pledge, call 946-2447, ext. 205, or visit www.bigsupnorth.com.

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.

Harvest Festival, noon-5 p.m., community picnic and harvest feast, , really good auction, pie social, treasure hunt, family art activities, dancing with Helio Conceicao and Alita Townsend of Ondas Cultural Arts Studio, live music by Seth Bernard and Daisy May, press cider, tour the gardens, farmers market, pumpkin sculpture project, $5 donation goes toward a well at the community gardens, zero waste event, only compost bins provided; Cathedral Barns and Community Garden, Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing and discussion by Tana Dean, author of "Your Money Your Power"; and 3-5 p.m. book signing and discussion by Julie Frawley, author of "Thirty Minutes that Changed My Life Forever"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.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.

Charlevoix Apple Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., fresh produce, family activities and arts and crafts show, East Park, Charlevoix; 547-2101 or info@charlevoix.com.

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.

Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Gloria Whelan, author of "Disappeared" and "Yuki and the 1000 Carriers"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Jack-O-Lantern carving party, 5 p.m., help prepare pumpkins for the "Critters in the Moonlight" Halloween Walk, cider and refreshments; Hartwick Pines State Park garage, main park headquarters, Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or burgr@michigan.gov.

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

Travel and Adventure Film, 7 p.m. showing of "St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Caribbean Jewels," doors open 6:30 p.m., $8 adults, $7 students and senior citizens; Rialto Theatre, downtown Grayling; tickets at the door or at Riverland in uptown Grayling; (989) 344-0047.

Reflections by the Bay program, 7 p.m., "A Halloween Surprise," free, public welcome; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St., Frankfort; 352-4671.

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

Special Dance Weekend featuring Like Water Drum and Dance, 5:30-6:30 p.m. drum class, 6:30-7:30 p.m. dance class, 8 p.m. performance, $15 each class, $15 performance, one class and performance $25, both classes and performance $40, children 10/younger free, sponsored by Blissfest; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; for details or to reserve a space for the workshops or performance, 348-7047.

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.pondhil.com.

Haunted House & Hay Ride, opens at dusk, $7 per person, $5 each in groups of eight or more, $2 discount for those bringing a nonperishable food donation; Interlochen Eagles Club, U.S. 31, next to East Bay Auto, Interlochen.

Haunted Walk, dusk-midnight, $5 admission, concessions available, proceeds benefit Kingsley High School Project Graduation 2009; 560 Clous Road, Kingsley.

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.

Interlochen

For tickets or details, 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Enchantment Theatre Company presents "The Velveteen Rabbit," 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $14 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium.

IAA Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Dendrinos Chapel.

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

Special Dance Weekend featuring Cuban jazz combo Tumbao Bravo, 6:45 p.m. Latin dance instruction, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance, $15 advance, $20 at the door, sponsored by Blissfest; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; for details or to reserve space, call Blissfest, 348-7047.

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 Craft & Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., handcrafted items, homebaked goods, locally grown fruits and vegetables; First Baptist Church, 244 Washington St., TC; 947-6158.

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.pondhil.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.

Haunted Lighthouse, noon-8 p.m., first floor decorated for Halloween but the basement is really scary, treasure hunt and haunted maze outdoors, $5 adults, $2 ages 6-18, free for 5/younger, state park entry fee required; Grand Traverse Lighthouse, tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, north of Northport.

Program on "Staycationing," 1-3 p.m., by Mim Bruder and Don Hunt; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Mary Ellen Geist, author of "Measure of the Heart: A Father's Alzheimer's, a Daughter's Return"; Adams Madams, 2385 S. Main St., Central Lake; 544-2770.

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.

"Critters in the Moonlight" Halloween Walk, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jack-O-Lantern lit walk through the forest to learn about Michigan animals, treat bags for children, cider and snacks while supplies last; Hartwick Pines State Park picnic area, Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537, burgr@cmihigan.gov or kasmerc@michigan.gov.

Haunted Walk, dusk-midnight, $5 admission, concessions available, proceeds benefit Kingsley High School Project Graduation 2009; 560 Clous Road, Kingsley.

"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.

Interlochen

Opening reception, 6 p.m., exhibit by visual artist Endi Poskovic, on view through Nov. 22; free; Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Center for Visual Arts, Interlochen Center for the Arts.

IAA Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.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, suggested donation $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.

Global Free Hugs Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., give a hug, get a hug, huggers should bring "Free Hugs" sign; in front of Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; www.positive-focus.com.

Haunted Lighthouse, noon-4 p.m., first floor decorated for Halloween but the basement is really scary, treasure hunt and haunted maze outdoors, $5 adults, $2 ages 6-18, free for 5/younger, state park entry fee required; Grand Traverse Lighthouse, tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, north of Northport.

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.

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, 1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. tournament, buy-in $50 for 2,500 chips, to benefit Grass River Natural Area; the Dockside, 6340 Old Torch Lake Dr., Bellaire; to register, call 533-8314 or go to www.cltexasholdem.com.

Interlochen

Soweto Gospel Choir, 7:30 p.m., $30 adults, $27 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Wild Rose Fall Concert, 3 p.m., featuring the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra, free-will offering collected for the Wild Rose Society Scholarship Fund; St. Andres Presbyterian Church, Lincoln Road, Beulah.

Monday, Oct. 20

Art

Dennos Museum's Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles toddler program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., "Patterns & Prints" theme, museum admission plus $1 art supply fee, reservations recommended; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.

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

Art

Arty Party 2008, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., open house display and sale of one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items, also silent auction to benefit Hospice House Art Therapy Program; End of the Road Studio, 7200 Shugart Road, near Bingham Road and County Road 641, TC; 947-3081.

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.

Ernest Hemingway Weekend, sponsored by the Michigan Hemingway Society, tours with historical re-enactments, story discussions, talks on Hemingway's interest in boating and on collecting rare editions; Stafford's Perry Hotel, Petoskey; 347-0117 or www.michiganhemingwaysociety.org.

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.

Haunts of Benzie County, 6:30 p.m., solve a historical mystery/murder by walking in a funeral procession for the victim, Benzie area ghosts along the way offer clues to solve the mystery, free, donations welcome; starting at the Benzie Area Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia; 882-5539.

Haunted Walk, dusk-midnight, $5 admission, concessions available, proceeds benefit Kingsley High School Project Graduation 2009; 560 Clous Road, Kingsley.

Lecture and book signing, 7:30 p.m. by Valerie Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's former secretary and daughter-in-law and author of "Running with the Bulls," $10, public welcome; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

Interlochen

For details or tickets, 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

IAA Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium.

IAA presents "The Arabian Nights: A Play," 7:30 p.m., $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students; Harvey Theatre.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band "Marches, Scenes and Pageants" concert, 8 p.m., $8 adults, $6 seniors 62/older and children 12/younger; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Bobby Yang and His Unrivaled Players, 8:30 p.m., McGuire's Resort, Cadillac.

Theater

Saturday, Oct. 25

Art

Arty Party 2008, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., open house display and sale of one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items, also silent auction to benefit Hospice House Art Therapy Program; End of the Road Studio, 7200 Shugart Road, near Bingham Road and County Road 641, TC; 947-3081.

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., more than 25 vendors, bake sale, prize raffle, concessions available; 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.

Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing by Barbara Shoup, author of "Everything You Want"; and 3-5 p.m. book signing by Frank Holes Jr., author of "The Haunting of Sigma"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.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.

Haunted Walk, dusk-midnight, $5 admission, concessions available, proceeds benefit Kingsley High School Project Graduation 2009; 560 Clous Road, Kingsley.

"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.

Interlochen

IAA presents "The Arabian Nights: A Play," 7:30 p.m., $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.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.

Bobby Yang and His Unrivaled Players, 8 p.m., sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization, Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

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.

Chili cook-off to benefit "With a Little Help From My Friends," 4-7 p.m., local restaurants will compete for "Best Chili" award, also silent auction, proceeds benefit the local, non-profit animal rescue group; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; Heather Knust, 322-6041.

Interlochen

IAA presents "The Arabian Nights: A Play," 2 p.m., $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

Bobby Yang and his Unrivaled Players, 7 p.m., $20 advance, $23 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; tickets at Union Street, Oryana Natural Foods Market and EuroStop Cafe; 941-1930.

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

Interlochen

IAA Creative Writing Student Reading, 8:30 p.m., free, Writing House.

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.

No Pressure Book Club, 6:30 p.m. discussion of Dan O'Brien's "Buffalo for the Broken Heart"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Interlochen

Fleda Brown guest reading, 7:30 p.m., free; Writing House.

Friday, Oct. 31

Dance

"Rock 'N' Roll Nightmare" Hallow-Teen Dance, 7-9:30 p.m., open to teens from sixth-10th grades ln Antrim, Kalkaska and Grand Traverse counties, $5 admission, a "Thriller" dance contest, snacks and more; Kaliseum, Kalkaska; www.funhotstuff.com or 886-0045.

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.

Alden Halloween Celebration, 6:30 p.m. costume parade for children, followed by costume judging, prizes, refreshments; downtown Tennis Court Park, Alden; Butch Bartz, 377-6787.

Haunted Walk, dusk-midnight, $5 admission, concessions available, proceeds benefit Kingsley High School Project Graduation 2009; 560 Clous Road, Kingsley.

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.