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Friday, Oct. 30
Dance
Dancin' in the Dome, 8-11 p.m., music by the Bay Area Big Band, $9 in advance, $10 at the door; Park Place Hotel Dome, 300 E. State St., TC; for details, visit www.bayareabigband.org.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
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Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.
Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, hay/wagon rides and concession stand (weekends only), more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.
Downtown Halloween Walk, 3:30-5 p.m., at participating businesses, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.com.
Jacob's Corn Maze, 5-9 p.m., plus separate Haunted Trail 7-9 p.m., recommended for teens and adults, included in corn maze admission, $8 ages 12/older, $5 ages 3-11, free for ages 2/younger, midweek appointments for groups of 20 or more; 7100 M-72 West, across from Gallagher's Farm Market, TC; 632-6293 or www.jacobs-corn-maze.com.
Haunted House and Hayride, dusk, $7 per person, $5 per person with a group of 10 or more, receive a $2 discount when bringing in several nonperishable food items; Interlochen Eagles Club, U.S. 31, Interlochen; 275-7189.
Haunted Hayride, 6-10 p.m., $10 per person, portion of proceeds benefit the TART Trail, pizza, wine and mulled cider available to purchase; Black Star Farms Hearth & Vine Cafe, 10844 E. Revold Road, Suttons Bay; www.blackstarfarms.com.
Horror Manor 2009 "Escape from the Mummy's Tomb," 7-9:30 p.m., free, donations appreciated, in a home built in the 1800s on the edge of Cedar swamp, mazes, ghouls and more await guests, 9172 Nelson St., Cedar; www.horror_manor.webs.com.
Grimfell Asylum, 7-11 p.m., $7 admission, portion of proceeds benefit Munson Breast Health Center; old Circuit City building, next to Halloween Superstore, South Airport Road, TC; www.evernighthaunt.com.
The Haunted Red Barn, 7-11 p.m., ages 12/older recommended, children younger than 12 admitted from 7 to 9 p.m., $10 per person, bring a non-perishable food donation for the Father Fred Foundation and receive $1 off admission; M-72, toward Empire, 15 miles west of Tom's West Bay Market.
Halloween Walking Tour, 7:30-9:30 p.m., walking tours of downtown Petoskey promoting its ghosts and scary stories, $5 per person; starting at Pennsylvania Park, downtown Petoskey; reservations may be made at the Petoskey Downtown Office, 216 Park Ave.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show," showings at 8 p.m. and midnight, preceded by "Time Warp" dance lesson, live audience interaction encouraged and orchestrated by Old Town Playhouse performers, cash bar available, $11 tickets, $5 for prop bag; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.
Live Reading: Old Town Playhouse, 8:30-10:30 p.m., readings by performers from the Old Town Playhouse; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Halloween Party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., featuring music by East Bay Blue, guest appearance by "The King of Rock and Roll," Best Costume Contest and more; Wilderness Crossing, 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd., Chum's Corner; 943-0966.
Music
Dennos Museum Center Concert Series presents Street Drum Corp's BANG in a "Fright Night" punk rock percussion performance, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Jazz by M.E. & Phil, 8-10 p.m., featuring vocalist Mary Ellen Geist and guitarist Phil Tarczon; Phil's on Front, 236 E. Front St., TC; 929-1710.
Theater
The Homeschool Arts Project presents the stage production of C.S. Lewis' "The Horse and His Boy," 3 and 7 p.m., $4 adults, $2 students; New Hope Community Church, 5169 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg; tickets available online at www.thehap.net, by calling 313-2420 or at the door.
Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater presents the Midwest premiere of "The Book of Matthew Liebowitz" by playwright Gene Abravaya, 8 p.m., $10; new location, Studio Theater at the Railway Station, The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Etc.
Great Lakes Children's Museum, children in costume receive free admission all day; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Halloween" theme; Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort (at Lion's Club Building in case of bad weather); 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Straits Area Amateur Radio Club Swap and Shop, 8-11 a.m., building opens for vendors at 7 a.m., $5 entry only, $8 entry and table; Zion Lutheran Church, 500 W. Mitchell St., Petoskey; for details, contact Cliff Rosebohn, KC8NVI or 526-5645, or visit www.w8gqn.org.
Children's Halloween Parade and Downtown Trick-or-Treating, meet at 9:30 a.m. for 10 a.m. parade, leaves from Central Elementary School, down Howard Street to Mitchell Street to Pennsylvania Park where children can leave for downtown trick-or-treating, Petoskey; 487-1188 or 622-8501.
Halloween Crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., all ages welcome to drop in for Halloween crafts and activities, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, hay/wagon rides and concession stand (weekends only), more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.
Halloween activities, 10 a.m.-noon treats distributed to children of all ages; 12:30-1:30 p.m. "Halloween Shivers Session" for elementary school-age children with Halloween/scary stories, songs and poems; Petoskey Public Library, Petoskey.
"The Ghosts of Whaleback" hike, 10 a.m., join Leelanau Conservancy docents for a Halloween hike for all ages, reservations encouraged; meet at Whaleback parking lot, M-22 just north of Leland; for directions visit www.theconservancy.com; for reservations, call 256-9665 or e-mail cfaught@theconservancy.com.
Saturday Sampler, cancelled; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Halloween Party, noon-3 p.m., ages birth-10, trick or treating inside, food and fund; TC Elks Lodge, 625 Bay St., TC; Penny Lautner, 941-4224.
Book launch and book signing, noon-3 p.m., with Jeffery L. Schatzer and Don Rutt, author and photographer of the new book "The Elves in Santa's Workshop," the duo also have collaborated on "The Bird in Santa's Beard" and "The Bump on Santa's Noggin," children encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, free lunch served, free gift for each child; Sassy Sunflower, Bellaire.
Haunted Family Theater, cancelled; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley; 263-5484.
Grand Traverse Heritage Center Historic Walking Tours of TC, 1 p.m., reservations required, $10 per person, groups reservations accepted, includes access to Heritage Center's Museum of History; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.org.
Trick or Treat with the Merchants, 1-4 p.m., downtown Glen Arbor; 334-3238.
Jacob's Corn Maze, 1-9 p.m., plus separate Haunted Trail 7-9 p.m., recommended for teens and adults, included in corn maze admission, $8 ages 12/older, $5 ages 3-11, free for ages 2/younger, midweek appointments for groups of 20 or more; 7100 M-72 West, across from Gallagher's Farm Market, TC; 632-6293 or www.jacobs-corn-maze.com.
Old-fashioned Halloween Party, cancelled; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC.
Trunk or Treat, set up at 3 p.m., bring your cars, decorate and open your trunks to hand out candy, costume judging for children, decorated cars also judged; Norman Township Community Center, South Seaman Road, Wellston; 848-4152.
Trick and Trunk or Treating, 3-5 p.m., visit stores, restaurants and decorated cars for Halloween treats; The Village at Bay Harbor; 439-2000 or www.villageatbayharbor.com.
Haunting in the Hills Halloween Party, 4-6 p.m. for children, with pizza games, costume contest and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for ages 21/older with valid photo ID, costume contest, music by Rumor, $25 in advance, $30 at the door; Mt. Holiday, 3100 Holiday Road, TC; advance tickets at Mt. Holiday, Don Orr Ski 'n' Beach Haus or online through PayPal at www.mt-holiday.com.
Trick or Treat Rest Stop, 5-8 p.m., enjoy free coffee or hot chocolate, everyone gets a "famous" Mr. Kaule popcorn ball, restrooms available; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley.
Hallelujah Party, 6-8 p.m., Halloween alternative for the entire family, dinner, games, cake walk, costume contest (no scary costumes) and candy; Fellowship Church, 2555 Garfield Road North, TC; 947-6520.
Horror Manor 2009 "Escape from the Mummy's Tomb," dusk until ??, free, donations appreciated, in a home built in the 1800s on the edge of Cedar swamp, mazes, ghouls and more await guests, 9172 Nelson St., Cedar; www.horror_manor.webs.com.
Haunted House and Hayride, dusk, with live band and costume contest, $7 per person ($2 discount when bringing in several non-perishable food items), $5 per person with a group of 10 or more; Interlochen Eagles Club, U.S. 31, Interlochen; 275-7189.
Community Halloween Party, 6-8 p.m., games, prizes, haunted house, cake walk, jail, fortune telling, cider and doughnuts, tickets 25 cents each, sponsored by Northport Boosters; Northport Public School small gym, Wing Street, Northport.
Harvest Fest, 6-8 p.m., food, games, music and candy, everyone welcome, free; Lighthouse Church of God, 2770 LaFranier Road, TC; 947-7965.
Haunted Hayride, 6-10 p.m., $10 per person, portion of proceeds benefit the TART Trail, pizza, wine and mulled cider available to purchase; Black Star Farms Hearth & Vine Cafe, 10844 E. Revold Road, Suttons Bay; www.blackstarfarms.com.
Alden Halloween Celebration, 6:30 p.m. children's costume parade, followed by judging, prizes and refreshments; Tennis Court Park, downtown Alden; Jesse Lane, 409-6876.
Z-Mash Halloween Zombie Party, 7-9:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., all ages (under 21 preferred), $10 advance, $15 at the door; 10 p.m.-2 a.m., doors open 9:30 p.m., ages 21/older, $15 advance, $20 at the door, with seven DJs, live "Thriller" community dance at both shows, belly dancing group, Urban Elements Dance Project, Soul Step Break Crew, mechanical bull, and more; The Terminal, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; advance tickets at The Terminal, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Old Town Coffee, or online at www.porterhouseproductions.com.
Grimfell Asylum, 7-11 p.m., $7 admission, portion of proceeds benefit Munson Breast Health Center; old Circuit City building, next to Halloween Superstore, South Airport Road, TC; www.evernighthaunt.com.
The Haunted Red Barn, 7-11 p.m., ages 12/older recommended, children younger than 12 admitted from 7 to 9 p.m., $10 per person, bring a non-perishable food donation for the Father Fred Foundation and receive $1 off admission; M-72, toward Empire, 15 miles west of Tom's West Bay Market.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Theater
The Homeschool Arts Project presents the stage production of C.S. Lewis' "The Horse and His Boy," 3 and 7 p.m., $4 adults, $2 students; New Hope Community Church, 5169 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg; tickets available online at www.thehap.net, by calling 313-2420 or at the door.
Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater presents the Midwest premiere of "The Book of Matthew Liebowitz" by playwright Gene Abravaya, 8 p.m., $10; new location, Studio Theater at the Railway Station, The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 1
Etc.
Community apple pressing, 1-4 p.m., bring apple to press into cider or bring your containers to fill for suggested donation of $5 per gallon; Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center, 5745 N. M-66, East Jordan; 536-0333.
Holiday Wine Market, 3-5 p.m., taste and purchase more than 40 wines selected for the event, $10 per person, ticket proceeds benefit youth scholarships, sponsored by Crooked Tree Arts Center and Esperance; at Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for details or tickets, contact Crooked Tree Arts Center, 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org, or Esperance, 237-9300 or www.esperancewine.com.
Music
CD Release Concert and Party with singer/songwriter Barbara Faith Jordan, 5 p.m., featuring music from Jordan's new CD "Passages," $10 for the show and CD Party, CDs available at concert discount price of $5 with ticket purchase; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; tickets available at Zamar Guitar, Old Town Coffee, Oryana Natural Foods, at the door and at www.barbarafaithjordan.com.
Monday, Nov. 2
Etc.
"The Shape of Things" Brain Storm Challenge Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., drop-in activities include building a geo-dome, bubble magic, playful pyramids and more, geared toward children 5/older, younger children will need adult help, included in museum admission; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.
Cinema Curiosa, 8:30 p.m. showing of 1973's "The Wicker Man," sponsored by Traverse Area District Library; at State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Etc.
"Taking Woodstock" author visit, discussion and film screening, 5 p.m. doors open with Woodstock festivities, free food, live music and hippie costume contest; 6 p.m. author Elliott Tiber introduces the film "Taking Woodstock," based on his book, questions and answer session follows, free and open to the public; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Etc.
MidEast: JustPeace dinner and movie, 6 p.m. buy your own dinner and/or 7 p.m. free screening of Robert Greenwald's "Rethink Afghanistan"; Warehouse Lounge, behind Right Brain Brewery, downtown Warehouse District, TC; 271-5600.
Author program, 7-9 p.m., by Michigan State University Professor Yong Zhao, author of a comprehensive handbook describing educational practices in Asia; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Interlochen
Vienna Boys Choir, 7:30 p.m., $9-$30; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Art
"Inuit Prints and Printmakers" adult workshop, 9:30 a.m.-noon, to complement the "Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Inuit Print" exhibit, continues Nov. 12, $25 non-members, $20 Dennos Museum members; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front St., TC; www.dennosmuseum.org.
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Off the Wall Film Series, 7 p.m. showing of "Blindsight," a 2006 documentary about six blind Tibetan teens who attempt to climb Mt. Everest, soup and bread served at 6 p.m., bring your own beverage, reservations needed only if planning to come for dinner and socializing, donations appreciated; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; for reservations, call the library, 331-4318; for details, contact Nancy Ludwa, 377-7034 or aldenlib@torchlake.com.
Interlochen
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas: Scottish Fiddle Music, 7:30 p.m., $9-$20; Dendrinos Chapel; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Friday, Nov. 6
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
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Northwestern Michigan College's LIFE Academy hosts Lifelong Learning Campus Day, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for adults 50/older, select three sessions from 39 options for a day-long learning experience, $20, bring a lunch or order a box lunch for $9; NMC University Center, Dendrinos Drive off Cass Road, TC; for details or to register, call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
TADL BATL open play, 3-5:30 p.m., for all ages, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Music
Louisiana blue's guitarist/singer Tab Benoit in concert, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Art
Retrospective Art Exhibit, 2-5:30 p.m., by TC resident Louise Bass, who has an extensive background in painting and drawing; Faith Church Family Life Center, 1139 E. Front St., TC.
Glass Mosaic Gallery Open House, 5-8 p.m., creations by Brian Strickland; 610 Pine St., TC; 941-5037 or www.glassmosaicgallery.com.
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Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Church Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., beach-stone bird houses, Christmas items, new/used collectibles, baked goods and more; Mayfield Church Annex, Mayfield; 263-6073.
Tabernacle Artisans & Craft Show and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Buckley Tabernacle, 213 Wexford Ave., Buckley; 263-7471.
Holiday House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free admission, visit with Santa from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., lunch cost $5 adults, $3 children 6/older, free for children 5/younger, proceeds benefit mission projects and local charities; Gaylord First United Methodist Church, 215 S. Center, Gaylord; (989) 732-2874 or www.fumcgaylord.org.
Dickens' Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., handicrafts from area artists and craftsmen, homemade baked goods, salad buffet lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for $7 adults or $4 children, coffee shop available all day; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
"Festival of Hobbies" Collector Toy Hobby Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., variety of vendors, demonstrations of Hot Wheel race track, train layout and R/C helicopter; Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; http://festivalofhobbies.com, 715-1349 or 941-0022.
Traverse Area District Library, 11 a.m. Saturday Sampler, "Pick a Winner" sports stories with Christopher Spear, ages 5/older; 1-4 p.m. Guitar Hero World Tour Tournament Play, ages 12 and older; 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Meet the author, 1-3 p.m., with Barbara Disborough, author of "The Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region," free, for ages 21/older, includes samples of chocolates and other Grand Traverse region products, reservations required; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley; reserve space by signing up at the library.
Holiday Sale of one-of-a-kind bead jewelry, 1-5 p.m., purchase necklaces, earrings and bracelets made by Ugandan women, proceeds support a living wage for the beadmakers through the nonprofit Bead of Life organization; Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Center Road, TC; 941-8758 or 932-1132.
Music
Gopherwood Concerts presents Who Hit John, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students ages 13-18, at the door $12 and $6, free for children 12/younger when accompanied by an adult; Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac; advance tickets at Toy Town in Cadillac or by calling 775-2813; for details, visit www.gopherwoodconcerts.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 8
Art
Retrospective Art Exhibit, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., by TC resident Louise Bass, who has an extensive background in painting and drawing; Faith Church Family Life Center, 1139 E. Front St., TC.
Glass Mosaic Gallery Open House, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., creations by Brian Strickland; 610 Pine St., TC; 941-5037 or www.glassmosaicgallery.com.
Etc.
Poets' Night Out, 7 p.m., area poets will read prize-winning poems, admission $5 adults, $3 students/seniors; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; call the Traverse Area District Library, 932-8500.
Music
Fall Hymn Sing, 3 p.m., featuring the performance of favorite hymns selected by the audience, free-will offering collected, refreshments served; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC.
Greg Brown in concert with special musical guest Bo Ramsey, 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door, $45 reserved, $60 VIP; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, call 929-3254 or online at www.insideoutgallery.com.
Singer/songwriter Stoll Vaughan, 4 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; Seed Studio Gallery, Dexter Street, Elk Rapids; advance tickets at Seed Studio, Chef Charles, Corner Druggist, Elk Rapids; and Small Planet, TC; for tickets or details, call 264-9020.
Barrage in concert, 7 p.m., high-energy fiddle performance, $15 Crooked Tree Arts members, $20 non-members, $5 students, $40 reserved seats; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; tickets available at CTAC or online at www.crookedtree.org; for details, call 347-4337.
Monday, Nov. 9
Music
Singer/songwriter Stoll Vaughan, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph St., TC; tickets available at Sleder's, Oryana Natural Foods Market or by calling 947-9213.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Etc.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., presentation by Richard Fidler, author of "Who We Were, What We Did"; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Thursday, Nov. 12
Etc.
Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., review of the book "Neon Genesis Evangelion" by Sadamoto, for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Elk Rapids Area Historical Society program, 7 p.m., "Fishtown: Preserving a Heritage Working Waterfront" by Amanda Holmes and Holly Kaledas, suggested donation $5 adults, $1 students younger than 18, free for children; Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; 264-5692 or 264-8984.
Music
Grand Traverse Musicale presents Traverse City Children's Theatre, 1 p.m., musical highlights from TCCT production of "Godspell Jr," plus a former Musicale scholarship winner, free, public invited; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Friday, Nov. 13
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
Etc.
Bow & Sparrow presents "NeverAfter," an aerial adult fairy tale, 8 p.m., by San Francisco-based dance, rhythmic tap and comedy improv troupe, $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., Warehouse District, downtown TC; advance tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86450.
Music
"Love Fest: An Evening of Christian Music," 6 p.m. doors, 6-8:30 p.m. silent auction, 6-7:30 p.m. optional chili supper, $8 adults, $4 children 11/younger, 7:30 p.m. concert, free-will offering accepted, proceeds benefit Love INC (In the Name of Christ); St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St., TC; 941-5683.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Art
Thistle and Thread Holiday Art Show and Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., art and crafts in a gallery setting by local and Michigan artists; Grand Traverse County Civic Center, 1125 W. Civic Center Dr., TC.
Dance
"Dance The Night Away II," waltz music by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and swing and salsa numbers by the Chris Copeland Quintet; Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey; for reservations or details, call 487-0010 or visit www.glcorchestra.org.
Dance Center Youth Ensemble presents "Sleeping Beauty," 2 and 7 p.m., matinee followed by free children's reception, ticket prices range from $10-$15; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 947-6820 or visit www.dance-center.net.
Bayside Travellers Dance Society contra dance, 7-7:45 p.m. lesson on contra-dance basics, 8-11 p.m. contra and square dancing, music by Tanglemere with Dan Gorno calling, $10 adults, $6 students, $8 members, no partner or experience needed; Twin Lakes Park, Gilbert Lodge, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; www.dancetc.com or 313-2596.
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Scavenger Hunt for the Homeless Youth Initiative, 8-9 a.m. registration, 9 a.m.-noon scavenger hunt, 12:30-1:30 p.m. lunch, judging and awards party, $25 per person, $100 for team of four to six, proceeds benefit Homeless Youth Initiative Collaborating Partners, sponsored by Third Level Crisis Intervention Center; hunt starts and ends at Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; for details, registration and pledge forms, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
"The Narrative Arc of Crime," 9 a.m.-noon crime-writing workshop with Mardi Link, former police reporter and author of "When Evil Came to Good Hart," $20 Michigan Writers' members, $25 non-members; Northwestern Michigan College, Oleson Center, room A, TC; www.michwriters.org.
Blessings Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., lunch available; Traverse City Christian Schools' main campus, 753 Emerson Road, TC.
Christmas on the Peninsula Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., handcrafted items, bake sale, gift corner, orders taken for church's new cookbook, lunch available; Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, TC; 223-4393.
"Live The Life You Love" women's retreat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $109 includes yoga class, lunch, wine tasting, gifts and prizes; Black Star Farms Winery, Suttons Bay; for details or to register, contact Kristie Ignash, 715-0021 or visit www.create-yourlife.com.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
Cadillac Band Boosters' 32nd annual Christmas Hobby & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., visit with Santa 2-4 p.m., lunch available, door prizes awarded, donations appreciated; Wexford Civic Arena, corner of Business 131 and 13th Street, Cadillac.
Traverse Area District Library, 10:30 a.m. Dungeons & Dragons, new players welcome, ages 15/older; 11 a.m. Saturday Sampler, Weekend Wigglers returns, for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their "big people"; 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Zonta of Petoskey's "An Abundance of Giving" Fashion Show fundraiser, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., silent and live auctions, gift basket raffle, lunch and fashion show, $40 per person; Bay View Inn, Petoskey; for details or reservations, call 487-1471, tickets also available from any Zonta chapter member and at Harbor Brenn Insurance Agency.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Barry Marsh, author of "Good Harbor Bay," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bow & Sparrow presents "NeverAfter," an aerial adult fairy tale, 8 p.m., by San Francisco-based dance, rhythmic tap and comedy improv troupe, $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., Warehouse District, downtown TC; advance tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86450.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Music
Fox on a Hill Productions' Third Anniversary Showcase, 7 p.m. hors d'oeuvres, 8 p.m. show with music by Jen Sygit, Chris Bathgate, Michael Beauchamp, Aaron Wayne Otto and Orpheum Bell, $12 advance, $15 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; tickets at Grain Train and Crooked Tree Arts Center, online at www.blissfest.or or www.foxonahill.com or by calling Blissfest, 348-7047.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 15
Dance
Dance Center Youth Ensemble presents "Sleeping Beauty," 2 and 5 p.m., matinee followed by free children's reception, ticket prices range from $10-$15; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 947-6820 or visit www.dance-center.net.
Etc.
Cadillac Band Boosters' 32nd annual Christmas Hobby & Craft Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., visit with Santa 1-3 p.m., lunch available, door prizes awarded, donations appreciated; Wexford Civic Arena, corner of Business 131 and 13th Street, Cadillac.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Jeffrey VandeZande, author of "Landscape with Fragmented Figures," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Music
"Early Show" concert series presents Laura Cortese and The Forest Fires, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union St., TC; advance tickets at Union Street Station, Oryana Natural Foods Market and Cedar City Market, or call 941-1930.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 3 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Monday, Nov. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Etc.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., "Stress-free Thanksgiving & Turkey Tips" theme, $15/person, which will be applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill when they order a three-course dinner immediately following; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for details or reservations, call 534-6800.
Grand Traverse Hiking Club program, 7 p.m. program by Will Wuerthele, with photos from his hikes in the Banff/Jasper area including Yoho and Glacier National Parks, and Mount Robson Provincial Park, public welcome; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Music
Laura Cortese and The Forest Fires, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door, Tali Bistro Bar, 411 Main St., Frankfort; tickets at Tali Bistro, Fusion, Frankfort Bookstore, Frankfort, and Phoenix Cafe, Beulah, or by calling, 352-5252.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Art
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler Program, 11 a.m.-noon, "All That Glitters Is Gold" theme, activities in the galleries, related story and art project for children ages 3-5 with parents or grandparents, museum admission plus $1 art supply fee; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or to register, call 995-1029 or e-mail Diana Bolander, dbolander@nmc.edu.
Etc.
Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society, 1 p.m., bring your "brick walls" for discussion, public and guests welcome; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr., TC; 631-1340.
Thanksgiving Dinner, 4-6 p.m., everyone welcome, no reservations required, suggested donation $2.50 ages 60/older, $4.75 ages 59/younger; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123.
International Affairs Forum, 5:15 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. lecture on "Russia and the Former Soviet Republics in Central Asia" by Ambassador Michael G. Wygant, followed by discussion, $10 per person; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1700.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Friday, Nov. 20
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
Etc.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 7:30 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
A Scandinavian Christmas Luncheon and Bazaar, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., lunch $10 for adults, $5 children 12/younger, take-outs available, also crafts, holiday decorations, baked goods and more; Trinity Lutheran Church, Frankfort; 352-7521.
Dennos Museum Family Day and Concert, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., family art activities and gallery hunts, 1 p.m. "The Music and the Joy of Diversity" concert with Corky Siegel, $10 adults, $5 children 17/younger (includes Family Day activities); Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or go to www.dennosmuseum.org.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., Thanksgiving stories and paper bag turkey craft project, ages 4/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 923-8500.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 7:30 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Children's Music with Kathryn Christian, noon-1 p.m.; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Carrie Rodriguez Trio with opening act Romantica, doors open 7 p.m., Romantica takes the stage at 8 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door, $20 students, $40 reserved, $60 VIP, all ages welcome; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe and InsideOut, call 929-3254 or visit www.insideoutgallery.com, student tickets only sold online and at the gallery.
Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Etc.
Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Phil Dickinson, author of "The Death and Life of a Rock Star," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 1 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 3 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Monday, Nov. 23
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Thursday, Nov. 26
Etc.
Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, meals delivered starting at 11:15 a.m., public served 1-3 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple St., TC; for details, to arrange for transportation, volunteer, make a donation or to have a meal delivered, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner, serving starts at noon, everyone welcome, free-will offering appreciated; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.
Friday, Nov. 27
Etc.
Book signing, 2-5 p.m., by Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "Elves in Santa's Workshop," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Nov. 28
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "Teddy Bear Social," bring teddy bear or soft toy for stories, songs, cookies, lemonade and "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" filmstrip, for the whole family; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 923-8500.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Wendy Stout O'Brien, author/cartoonist of "On the Spin Cycle," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Theater
Theatreworks USA presents "Click, Clack, Moo," 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, $11 adults, $6 children; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; tickets online at www.cityoperahouse.org, by calling 941-8082 or at the Opera House box office.
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 29
Etc.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Robin Fisher, author of "Perseverance of a Dream," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Music
Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson during intermission, no cover charge, select Chateau Chantal wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.
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