Traverse City Record-Eagle - Entertainment Calendar: 10/17/2008

Thu, Jul 02 2009

Published: October 17, 2008 01:36 pm

Entertainment Calendar: 10/17/2008

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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.

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.

Great Lakes Bioneers Conference, 9-5:30 p.m., NMC main campus, TC; plus Earthworks Music Collective performance 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m., $10 at the door, Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.glbconference.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.

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.

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.

Music

Evola Music Grand Opening open house, performances at 1 p.m. by Tom Kaufmann, 3 p.m. by David Chown with guest appearance by vocalist Miriam Pico, national winner of Kawai's Searching for a Start Contest, and at 5 p.m. by Dorothy Vogel, free, drawings throughout the day for gift certificates and piano lessons; Evola Music-Traverse City, corner of South Airport and Garfield roads, TC; 947-3730.

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.

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.

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, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; 941-3482.

Great Lakes Bioneers Conference, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., NMC main campus, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.glbconference.org.

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.

Eggless Cake Culinary Art Workshop, 4-6:30 p.m., with Chicago cake artist Martina Shaneyfelt, free, donations welcome; Studio 7 Arts (former Just Imagine Creative Center), 225 W. 14th St., TC; 932-9808 or www.studio7arts.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.

Great Lakes Bioneers evening film, 7:30 p.m. showing of "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," $7 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.glbconference.org.

"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., with opening act Captain Crunch & the Cereal Killers bluegrass/blues band, $35; 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

Free African drumming workshop, 1:30-2:30 p.m., with guest artist Ryan Edwards of Like Water Drum & Dance Ensemble, sponsored by Rhythmic Adventures and Bioneers; NMC Scholar's Hall, room 202, main campus, TC.

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.

Music

Meet the Maestro luncheon, 11:30 a.m., with Traverse Symphony Orchestra conductor Kevin Rhodes, $20; TC Golf & Country Club, South Union, TC; tickets at TSO office, 300 E. Front, suite 230, TC, or by calling 947-7120.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse auditions for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," 7 p.m., perusal scripts available; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210.

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.

Spooky Campfire Tales, 6:30-7:30 p.m., "The Creative form Twin Lakes" with storyteller and historian Jim Bensley, cider, doughnuts and apples available, bring own seating, flashflight, rain date Oct. 23, sponsored by Friends of the Long Lake Library; at Twin Lakes Park, North Long Lake Road, TC; 946-8595.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse auditions for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," 7 p.m., perusal scripts available; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210.

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; Studio 7 Art, 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

Dennos Museum Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., fine arts and crafts from 50 area artists, Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, arts and crafts kits and more, free, benefit raffle tickets $2 each or six for $5; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

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

"Cross Currents Explored" gallery talk, 7-9 p.m., on the quilt's influence on contemporary art, with studio quilt artist Sara Bearup-Neal and Suttons Bay artist Del Michel, free, in conjunction with the Cross Currents exhibit on view through Dec. 29 at The Art of Framing and Gallery; gallery talk at Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; 228-6042.

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.

East Extravaganza Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., crafts, used books, silent auction, lunch available; East Middle School, 1776 Three Mile Road, 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.

Mills Children's Hour Halloween Party, 10-11 a.m., games, music, stories, crafts, treats and surprises for ages 4-11, costumes encouraged but not required, small children should be accompanied by an adult, free; Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 882-0591.

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.

Haunted Halloween Family Fun, 1 p.m.- roughly 8:30 or 9 p.m., rain or shine, reservations suggested, hay rides, silent movies, games, pumpkins, refreshments, film showings at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m., admission $40 families, $15 adults, $10 ages 15/younger; Music House Museum, U.S. 31, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

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.

Super Saturday Stories & Crafts, 1:30 p.m., Harvest stories and apple crafts featuing "Ox Cart Man" by Donald Hall; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

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

Old-Time Fiddlers' Jamboree, 1-5 p.m. fiddle playing, 5-7 p.m. open mic and dinner, 7-10 square dancing, free-will offering accepted at the door; Kalkaska Fairgrounds, Kalkaska.

The Saline Fiddlers, 6 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m., $12 adults, $10 students/seniors, sponsored by Grayling Promotional Association; Grayling High School Joseph Stripe Auditorium, Grayling; advance tickets at Riverland in uptown Grayling; (989) 344-0047.

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., advance tickets $12 adults, $6 students, $1 off for members/seniors, $15 reserved seating in advance, tickets at the door $15, sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization, Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; advance tickets at Grain Train, Blissfest and Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, and Copy Plus, Harbor Springs; to charge or reserve tickets, 348-7047 or www.blissfest.org.

Theater

Sunday, Oct. 26

Art

Dennos Museum Holiday Art Fair, 1-5 p.m., fine arts and crafts from 50 area artists, Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, arts and crafts kits and more, free, benefit raffle tickets $2 each or six for $5; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

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, bake sale, book signing by Davie Looman, author of "Shempi: Earning the Right to Be Called Her Master," tickets available at the door, $7 adults, $5 ages 5-12, free for ages 4/younger, 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

Cake Walking Jazz Concert with the Toledo Jazz Band, 2 p.m., $20 includes deli lunch and concert, sponsored by Cherryland Jazz Society; Waterfront Conference Center, 2061 U.S. 31 North, TC; call 247-2881 or 929-7899.

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 pinata, 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; Studio 7 Art, 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.

The Women's History Project of NW Michigan Book Discussion Group, noon-1:30 p.m. discussion of "Women and the Lakes: Untold Great Lakes Maritime Tales" by Frederick Stonehouse, dessert and beverages provided; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-1065.

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

Book signing, 4-6 p.m., by Linda Alice Dewey, author of "The Ghost Who Would Not Die: A Runaway Slave, a Brutal Murder, A Mysterious Haunting"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Trick or Treat at TenderCare, 6-8 p.m., all goblins welcome to visit, residents will be handing out treats; Tendercare of TC, 2585 LaFranier Road, TC.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Art

Dennos Museum Family Day and Mauvais Sort Kids' Concert, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Family Day with activities relating to the concert and the "12 Voices" exhibit of art quilts; 11 a.m. concert with French Canadian folk fusion group Mauvais Sort, tickets $10 adults, $5 ages 2-12; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for concert tickets, call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

Art-Full Gathering, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., display and sale of art by artists from northern Michigan, admission $2 per person or $1 wiht a non-perishable food donation for Otsego County Food Pantry; Michaywe Terrace Room, Baylord; (989) 732-3722.

Etc.

Halloween Psychic Fair, all day, tarot readings, channeling, numerology, astrology, energy healing, massages, face readings, more; Higher Self Bookstore, East Front, Traverse City; 941-5805.

Reinventing the Rest of Your Life-Conference for Women, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., speakers, table-talk luncheon, resource booths, plus wine, hors d'oeuvres and chocolate reception, $125; Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/ees.

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

Book signing, 1 p.m., by Sally Ketchum, author of "Bread Garden," a middle reader book; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7210, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Texas Hold 'Em tournament for March of Dimes, 3 p.m., $50 buy in, $25 re-buy; Wilderness Crossing, 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd., west of Chum's Corner; to register, 947-2488.

Teen Halloween Bash, 7-10 p.m., haunted rooms, costume contest, music, dancing, tricks and treats, more, $5 admission at the door, proceeds go to teen/tween programs; Studio 7 Arts (former Just Imagine Creative Center), 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808.

Interlochen

IAA Brass Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Dendrinos Chapel; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Fox on a Hill two-year anniversary celebration, 8 p.m. concert by Earthwork Music Collective members and Fox on a Hill artists, doors open 7 p.m. for appetizer reception, $12 advance, $15 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; advance tickets at www.foxonahill.com, at the Grain Train, McClean & Eagin Booksellers or by calling 313-1455.

Trillium Singers' "You'll Never Walk Along" benefit concert, 8 p.m., $20, proceeds benefit Munson Navigator Program; at Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC.

French Canadian folk fusion ensemble Mauvais Sort, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.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.

Sunday, Nov. 2

Etc.

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

Music

Chamber Music North presents "Sundays at Three" concert, 3 p.m. performance by the Prima Trio, $25 advance, $30 at the door, $8 for students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055 or www.chambermusicnorth.com.

Monday, Nov. 3

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Etc.

Classics Book Club, 7 p.m. discussion of Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Studio 7 Art, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.

Etc.

Helena Township Foreign Film Series, 7 p.m. showing of "Songcatcher" (PG-13), preceded by 6 p.m. soup and bread supper, reservations needed by Nov. 3 if planning to come for the meal, no reservations needed for the film, $5 minimum donation per person appreciated; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; Nancy Ludwa, 377-7034.

Theater

Central High School Music Department presents "South Pacific," 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students, $10 seniors 65/older tonight only; Central High School, Milliken Drive, TC; 933-3573, box office open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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

Friday, Nov. 7

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.

Northwestern Michigan College's Lifelong Learning Campus Day, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., designed for adults 50/older, but adults of all ages welcome, $20, bring lunch or order box lunch for $9; NMC University Center, Dendrinos Drive off Cass Road, TC; 995-1700 or (800) 748-0566, ext. 1700 or visit the NMC Extended Education Office, suite 102, University Center.

Interlochen

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

Theater

Central High School Music Department presents "South Pacific," 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Central High School, Milliken Drive, TC; 933-3573, box office open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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

Northport Theatre Company presents "Scroogical," 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Etc.

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.

Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch available; Fife Lake American Legion, 10283 M-186, Fife Lake.

Chix Night Out, 3-6 p.m., an evening of appetizers, wine and shopping home-based businesses, free admission; Arbors of Traverse clubhouse, Leggett Drive, off Hartman Road, TC.

"A Night in Buenos Aires" dinner and dance, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. South American dinner, Tango performance by Cindy Carleton and Jerry Stauffer, $25 includes dinner and performance, proceeds benefit area veterans; TC Elks Lodge, 625 Bay St.; for tickets, call 946-6171 or purchase at the Elks Lodge bar.

Festival of Trees Father/Daughter Dinner Dance, 6 p.m., $45 per person in advance only, Traverse City Country Club, 1725 S. Union, TC; for tickets, call 649-7354 or visit www.zontacluboftraversecity.org; for details, call 938-9295.

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

Theater

Central High School Music Department presents "South Pacific," 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Central High School, Milliken Drive, TC; 933-3573, box office open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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

Northport Theatre Company presents "Scroogical," 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Sunday, Nov. 9

Art

Tom Krueger art exhibit closing reception, noon-2 p.m., meet the artist, appetizers provided, public welcome; North Peak Brewing Company, West Front Street, TC.

Etc.

Crooked Tree Arts Center Holiday Wine Market, 4-6 p.m., $10 per person; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for details, 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society meeting/program, 7 p.m., program on American Indian genealogy and traditions by Maria Harper; Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, TC; 941-0746 or dsh_44@yahoo.com.

Music

Recording artist Aaron Tippin, 8 p.m., $25/$35/$45, Little River Casino Resort, 2700 Orchard Highway, Manistee; (800) 585-3737.

Theater

Theatre North presents "Escanaba in da Moonlight," 3 p.m., $17.50; Kohler Auditorium, St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; 632-3029.

Northport Theatre Company presents "Scroogical," 3 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Central High School Music Department presents "South Pacific," 3 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Central High School, Milliken Drive, TC; 933-3573, box office open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Monday, Nov. 10

Music

Folk singer Martin Sexton, 8 p.m., with Mike Moran opening, $20/$25/$32; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Etc.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant, 6 p.m. "Preparing a Stress Free Thanksgiving Feast" demonstration, samples provided, $15 per person, which will be applied as credit to guest's dinner bill if they have a three-course dinner following the demo; Aerie Restaurant, GT Resort, Acme; 534-6800.

Wednesday, Nov. 12

Thursday, Nov. 13

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Studio 7 Art, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.

Interlochen

Laura Kasischke guest reading, 7:30 p.m., free; Writing House.

Music

Grand Traverse Musicale program, 1 p.m., individual musical selections by members, public welcome, free admission; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.

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.

Friday, Nov. 14

Art

Art with a Cause, 6-9 p.m., silent and live art auction, admission $10 adults, free for students and donors, proceeds benefit the local youth homeless shelter, Pete's Place, sponsored by Third Level Crisis Center; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.thirdlevel.org.

Dance

Etc.

Festival of Trees Fashion Show, boutique opens 10 a.m., luncheon begins 11:30 a.m., fashion show at noon, $45 per person in advance only; GT Resort & Spa, Acme; 649-7354 or www.zontacluboftraversecity.org.

Music

Benefit concert, 7 p.m., featuring Song of the Lakes, Robin Lee Berry & Friends and the new band Phenomenal Head, $20 admission, to benefit Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council's Environmental Legacy Fund; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 264-8396, 946-6931 or www.nmeac.org.

Theater

Central High School Music Department presents "South Pacific," 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Central High School, Milliken Drive, TC; 933-3573, box office open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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

Northport Theatre Company presents "Scroogical," 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Saturday, Nov. 15

Art

Silk Fusion with Desiree Vaughn, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., learn to make silk paper and discover its uses, $45 members, $55 non-members, plus $25 material fee, in conjunction with "12 Voices" exhibit of art quilts; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; reservations and deposit required, call 995-1029

Etc.

Interlochen

Chase Community Concert featuring the IAA Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., free, no ticket required; Corson Auditorium.

Music

Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Theater

Central High School Music Department presents "South Pacific," 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Central High School, Milliken Drive, TC; 933-3573, box office open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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

Northport Theatre Company presents "Scroogical," 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Sunday, Nov. 16

Music

Sunday Afternoon concert, featuring Doug Thomas, $5 donation at the door; Gaylord Area Council for the Arts' Community Arts Center, 125 E. Main, Gaylord; www.gaylordarts.org or (989) 732-3242.

Theater

Theatre North presents "Escanaba in da Moonlight," 3 p.m., $17.50; Kohler Auditorium, St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; 632-3029.

Northport Theatre Company presents "Scroogical," 3 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Central High School Music Department presents "South Pacific," 3 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Central High School, Milliken Drive, TC; 933-3573, box office open noon-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Monday, Nov. 17

Art

Dennos Museum's Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles toddler program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., "Funny and Feathery Birds" theme, activities, related story and art project, museum admission plus $1 art supply fee, reservations recommended; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Etc.

Premiere of new film from Brauer Productions, 6 p.m., "Re-Inventing the Big Wheel," 50-minute documentary on the renovation of a historic set of Big Wheels by Interlochen woodworker and craftsman Bill Steffler, $5 general admission; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; tickets at the box office or by calling 947-4800.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Etc.

Zonta Club of TC Festival of Trees, noon-8 p.m., silent auction begins, $5 adults, $3 students/seniors, students after-school special $1 until 5 p.m. when accompanied by a paying adult; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; 883-4775.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Studio 7 Art, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.

Etc.

Zonta Club Festival of Trees School Tree Family Day and Special Needs Day, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., with 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Special Needs hours, $5 adults, $3 students/seniors, student after-school special $1 until 5 p.m. when accompanied by paying adult; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; 883-4775.

Reflections by the Bay program, 7 p.m., "Crime Stoppers" by Rory Heckman, free, public welcome; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St., Frankfort; 352-4671.

Theater

"Holiday Resort-The Musical" dinner theater, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, presented by Theatre North, $35; Blue Pelican Restaurant, East Torch Lake Road, Central Lake; 544-2583.

Friday, Nov. 21

Art

Artcenter Traverse City's Holiday Art & Craft Show, 5-9 p.m., more than 40 artisans, craftspeople and local food vendors, $1 donation at the door to help fund local art programs; Park Place Hotel dome, East State Street, TC; 941-9488.

Dance

Etc.

Zonta Club Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 adults, $3 students/seniors, student after-school special $1 until 5 p.m. when accompanied by paying adult; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; 883-4775.

Festival of Trees Gals, Glam & Glitz, 7-10 p.m., $40 advance only, includes glass of champagne, appetizers, desserts and runway show by Impres Salon; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; 649-7354 or www.zontacluboftraversecity.org.

Interlochen

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

IAA Theatre presents "Little Women: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., $21 adults, $18 seniors, $9 students; Harvey Theatre.

IAA Jazz and Percussion Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium.

Music

Chinese pianist Xiayin Wang, 7:30 p.m., $29 adults, $15 students; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Saturday, Nov. 22

Art

Artcenter Traverse City's Holiday Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., more than 40 artisans, craftspeople and local food vendors, $1 donation at the door to help fund local art programs; Park Place Hotel dome, East State Street, TC; 941-9488.

Etc.

Zonta Club Festival of Trees, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. seatings for Pancake Breakfast with Santa, $11 adults, $6 children, in advance only; festival open to the public noon-5 p.m., $5 adults, $3 students/seniors; 7 and 9 p.m. "Short Films-Big Message" showings, $15 in advance only, includes admission to see the trees; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus; for tickets, call 649-7354 or visit www.zontacluboftraversecity.org; for details, call 883-4775.

Book discussion, 7 p.m., by Linda Alice Dewey, author of "The Ghost Who Would Not Die: A Runaway Slave, a Brutal Murder, A Mysterious Haunting"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Interlochen

IAA Theatre presents "Little Women: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., $21 adults, $18 seniors, $9 students; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Sunday, Nov. 23

Etc.

Zonta Club Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5 adults, $3 students/seniors; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front, TC; 883-4775.

Monday, Nov. 24

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Thursday, Nov. 27

Friday, Nov. 28

Art

Holiday Open House, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., seasonal treats served; By the Bight Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, Northport; www.bythebight.com.

Saturday, Nov. 29

Art

Holiday Open House, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., seasonal treats served; By the Bight Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, Northport; www.bythebight.com.

Etc.

Music

Jeff Haas Little Big Band with Betty Joplin, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Theater

N.Y. Children's Theater production of "Junie B Jones," 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., $10 adults, $5 ages 12/younger; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Sunday, Nov. 30

Art

Holiday Open House, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., seasonal treats served; By the Bight Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, Northport; www.bythebight.com.

Music