Entertainment Calendar: 10/31/2008

October 31, 2008 12:27 pm

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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.

"Hafla-ween: Alternative Dance Showcase," 8-10 p.m., $3 suggested donation, Beledi Global Dance, 332 E. Front, TC; 932-0668.

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., come dressed up for parade around the library's main floor, snack follows; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8503.

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.

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

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.

Fall Fun Fest Party, 6-7:30 p.m., all children welcome, games, candy, prizes, no costumes required, free admission; Eastport Baptist Church gym, M-88, Eastport; 599-2122 or www.eastportbaptistchurch.org.

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-11 p.m., $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.

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

Bella Galleria, "Journey to 2009" selected large works to complement the season and small "bella mementos" for gift-giving, through December; Bella Galleria, adjoining Old Mission Tavern, Center Road, TC; www.bellagalleria.org.

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 with a non-perishable food donation for Otsego County Food Pantry; Michaywe Terrace Room, Gaylord; (989) 732-3722.

Reception honoring the opening of "Urinetown: The Musical" and Toilet Seat Design Competition, 8 p.m., featuring designs on toilet seats, toilets and urinals by local artists, sponsored by InsideOut Gallery, Old Town Playhouse and local water resources groups; InsideOut Gallery, 299 Garland St., TC;

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.

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.

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.

Craft Show, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., bake sale, crafts raffle, lunch served 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Immaculate Conception Church, 720 Second St., TC.

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

Fall Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m., gently used items, nearly new, Christmas items, note cards, baked goods, prayer shawls, Gifts in a Jar, more; Lake Ann United Methodist Church, downtown Lake Ann; 275-7804.

Dickens' Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., salad buffet lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $6 adults, $4 children, coffee shop available all day; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.

Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "It Tastes Great" with Christopher Spears, ages 5/older, includes a craft; TADL, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.

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.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Linda Alice Dewey, author of "The Ghost Who Would Not Die: A Runaway Slave, A Brutal Murder, a Mysterious Haunting"; Evolve, 3200 W. South Airport Road, TC.

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 & Eakin 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.

Free showing of "Iron-jawed Angels," 2 p.m., followed by discussion and refreshments at Silvertree Deli; Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay.

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.

Program of Russian Classics by pianist Michael Coonrod, 4 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students; Church in the Hills, Bellaire; for tickets, call 533-6001 or 331-6587.

Monday, Nov. 3

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Etc.

"A Taste of Christmas," 5-7:30 p.m., sample desserts and entrees from area restaurants, silent auction 5-7 p.m., holiday music, $10 minimum donation, proceeds benefit "Take Time to Care" holiday programs to provide food baskets and gift bags during the holidays; Michaywe Inn The Woods, Gaylord; Gaylord/Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, (989) 732-6333, or Otsego County United Way, (989) 732-8929.

Creatures of the Night program, 6-7 p.m. all ages, free; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, south of South Airport Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

Music

State-wide Musician's Cooperative now forming, 6-7:30 p.m. jam session for all instruments and genres, 7:30-9 p.m. monthly meeting (first Thurs. of month); Serenity Tea Bar & Cafe, East Front Street, TC; 276-2328.

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 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Friday, Nov. 7

Art

First Friday at Fish Studios, 5-8 p.m., new work by Glenn Wolff at Glenn Wolff Studio; paintings by Chris Lensch and Richard Schemm at Misfits Salon and Gallery; hand-woven, hand-dyed rugs by Krys Lieffers at Turtle Island Fibers, and a "Safe Passage" photo essay by Beth Price at Priceless Photography; Fish Studios, 230 E. 14th St., TC; 941-0077.

Dance

"SwingShift and the Stars Dance-Off for Charity," couples compete before a panel of judges, audience may vote for favorite couples for a minimum $1 donation to benefit charities; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; www.swingshiftandthestars.com.

Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, $5 at the door, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes; beginners and experienced dancers welcome; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.

Etc.

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.

Author visit, 6-8 p.m., by Stephanie Staley, co-author of "The Grand Traverse Lighthouse"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Book signing, 6-9 p.m., by Arlen Matson, author of "The Adventures of Anderson"; Rainbow Bookstore, 1253 W. South Airport Road, TC; 946-8800.

Bethany Christian Services Gala, 6 p.m., prime rib dinner 7:30 p.m., silent/live auctions, entertainment, $65 per person; Traverse City Golf & Country Club, South Union Street, TC; for details or tickets, call 995-0870.

Interlochen

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

Music

Free Spirit presents "Your Wildest Dreams" concert, 8 p.m., spotlighting the music of the Moody Blues, $20 reserved seating, $15 adults, $13 seniors, $7 children/students, advance only; West Shore Community College's Center Stage Theater, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; 843-5507.

Theater

Benzie Central High School presents Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water," 7 p.m., advance tickets $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, $10 at the door; Benzie Central High School auditorium, 9300 Homestead Road, Benzonia; purchase tickets 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at the auditorium box office.

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.

West Senior High School presents "Macbeth," 7:30 p.m., not recommended for children, $10 adults, $5 students/seniors; WSH auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; advance tickets at WSH main office or at the door; for details, call 933-7509.

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

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.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Art

Jordan River Arts Council's Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., juried show of works by more than 40 artists, gourmet lunch menu, admission by donation; East Jordan High School, 101 Maple, East Jordan.

Glenn Wolff Studio open house, noon-4 p.m., featuring new and recent work; Fish Studios, 230 E. 14th St., TC; www.glennwolff.com.

Dance

Dance Center Youth Ensemble presents "The Nutcracker," 2 and 7 p.m., free children's reception follows matinee, $12 children/seniors, $15 adults; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 947-6820 or visit www.dance-center.net.

Bayside Travellers Dance Society dance, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fiddle Jamboree, 7-7:45 p.m. contra dance basics lesson, 8-11 p.m. contra and square dancing, live music by the Hammerheads, all dances taught, no partners required, $10 adults, $6 students with ID, $8 members; Gilbert Lodge, Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC.

Etc.

Craft Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Scottville Upper Elementary School, Scottville.

Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m., snacks available at day, 30 vendors; Betsie Valley Elementary School, M-115 and County Road 669, Thompsonville.

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.

Anishnaabe Day, 11 a.m. program by Odawa Elder Raymond Kiogima; noon program on quill boxes by master quillworker Yvonne Walker Keshick; 1 p.m. program by Lawrence Plamondon, author of "Lost From the Ottawa: A Story of the Journey Back," followed by meet and greet with presenters; 3 p.m. Native American stories by Plamondon; 5-5:45 p.m. and 6:15-7 p.m. performance by Native American flutist Mark Thunderwolf and Gary Rasmussen; free, everyone welcome; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Horizon Books, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Webkinz Party; and 1-2:30 p.m. book signing by Sally Ketchum, author of "Bread Garden," a book for middle readers; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Deer Hunter's Ball, 6 p.m., entertainment by Dwayne Gill and bluegrass band Cow-Cow Boogie, beer tasting, gourmet dine-around with heavy hors d'oeuvres, live auction, $50 per person, $90 per couple, casual dress, sponsored by American Red Cross of Northern Lower Michigan; Nub's Nob, Harbor Springs; for reservations or details, 348-7666.

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

Music

Gopherwood Concerts presents Freshwater, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 ages 13-18; $12/$6 at the door, free for ages 12/younger when accompanied by an adult; Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell, Cadillac; advance tickets at Persnickety or by calling 775-2813.

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 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

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.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

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.

Dance

Dance Center Youth Ensemble presents "The Nutcracker," 2 and 6 p.m., free children's reception follows matinee, $12 children/seniors, $15 adults; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 947-6820 or visit www.dance-center.net.

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.

Poets' Night Out, 7-8:30 p.m., participating poets will read their winning entries from a contest, live music by Pat Ivory, $5 adults, $3 students/seniors; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; call the Traverse Area District Library, 932-8500 or visit www.poetsnightout.org.

Music

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

Theater

Benzie Central High School presents Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water," 2 p.m., advance tickets $8 adults, $5 students/seniors, $10 at the door; Benzie Central High School auditorium, 9300 Homestead Road, Benzonia; purchase tickets 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at the auditorium box office.

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

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

Art

Kids' Night with cartoonist Kurt J. Kolka, 5-7 p.m., drawing demonstration and free comic-related give-aways; Ponderosa, M-32 West, Gaylord; (989) 732-8084.

Etc.

Veterans' Day Program, 7:30 a.m. complimentary refreshments, 8:10 a.m. program with music, guest speakers, readings and a video slide show, public (especially veterans) invited; Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth.

Veterans' Day Observance, 9:30 a.m., focusing on the Vietnam War, with Vietnam veterans speaking on three selected themes about their individual experiences, followed by discussion and refreshments, sponsored by Leelanau Community Cultural Center; at Old Art Building, Leland; 256-2131.

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.

Live! @ the Library Veterans' Day program, 7 p.m., Rick Plummer will present "Live from the Front: Byline Ernie Pyle," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Wednesday, Nov. 12

Etc.

Grand Traverse Conservation District annual meeting and open house, 6-7 p.m., all ages welcome, snacks and beverages provided, fall activities for children; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

Etc.

Hunting for a Craft @ the Library, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., with small crafts for the holidays 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., demonstration schedule - 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. knitting, 11 a.m. origami, noon crochet, 1 p.m. gourd burning, 2 p.m. papermaking/handmade books, 3 p.m. quilting, 4 p.m. spinning, 5:30 p.m. Japanese writing, bring a craft project to share with others or come and learn something new, snacks and beverages throughout the day; Cadillac Wexford Library, 411 S. Lake St., Cadillac; 775-6541 or e-mail liedekea@cadillaclibrary.org.

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

Interlochen

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

Music

Grand Traverse Musicale program, 1 p.m., personal favorites performed by Musicale 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 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

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.

Book signing, 6-7:30 p.m., by Grant Brown, author of "90 Years of Crossing Lake Michigan"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music

Benefit concert, 7 p.m., featuring Song of the Lakes, Robin Lee Berry & Friends and the new band Phenomenal Head, $20 admission, reduced rates for children, students and seniors, to benefit Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council's Environmental Legacy Fund; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 264-8396, 946-6931 or www.nmeac.org.

"God is Great" benefit concert for Love INC (In the Name of Christ), 7 p.m., free-will offering collected, refreshments served; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; call Love INC, 941-5683.

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 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

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.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Saturday, Nov. 15

Art

Thistle and Thread Holiday Art Show and Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., fine arts and crafts in a gallery setting; TC Civic Center, 1125 W. Civic Center Dr., TC.

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.

Long Lake Elementary Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., more than 50 vendors, lunch available, bake sale, raffle; at the school, 7738 N. Long Lake Road, TC.

Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., hand-crafted items, attic treasures, bake sale, lunch available; Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, TC; 223-4393.

Book signing, 10:30 a.m.-noon, by Susie and Bill Graham, authors of "When One Door Closes"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Traverse Area District Library Weekend Wigglers program, 11 a.m., stories, songs and rhymes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their "big people"; TADL, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.

Benefit film showing for Guatemalan children, 1 p.m. showing of Academy Award-nominated documentary "Recycled Life," sponsored by Great Lakes Friends of Safe Passage and the State Theatre, free-will offering accepted to help at-risk children in Guatemala; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC.

"Dear Camp" at Left Foot Charley, 5-9 p.m., live music, seasonal soups, sweets and complimentary tastes of LFC wines, wine by the glass available to purchase, $12 advance, $15 at the door, reservations recommended; Red Drive behind Building 50, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 995-0500.

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, museum galleries open 60 minutes prior to the concert, audience invited to post-concert reception with the performers; 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 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

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.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Sunday, Nov. 16

Music

Sunday Afternoon concert, 3-5 p.m., doors open 2:30 p.m., 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

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.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 3 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

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

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.

Etc.

Reservation deadline, for 1 p.m. Nov. 23 fresh holiday wreath class, $25 includes greens, form, wire and ribbon, embellishments available to purchase; Premier Floral Design, the Mercato, Building 50, Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 947-1167.

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.

Music

TSO Civic Chamber Strings and Civic Prelude Strings present "Fall Into Winter," 7 p.m., free, public invited; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 9947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Art

Opening reception for "Art of Recovery: The Human Journey," 3-7 p.m., music and refreshments, featuring works by individuals in recovery, sponsored by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, on view through Dec. 18; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC.

Open critique night, 6-9 p.m., with guest facilitator Mary Guntzviller, members invited to bring up to two works of art for general discussion or more in-depth dialogue, $10; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; for details or to reserve a spot, call 941-9488.

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.

Beyond the Boardman River Dams Project: Recommendations & Next Steps, 6-7 p.m., for adults and teens; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

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

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

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.

TADL BATL, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. multi-game open play; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500 or www.batl.tadl.org.

Photo display and book signing, 7-9 p.m., by poet Carol Atkins and photographer Sharron Lemmer, creators of "Rainstorms and Fairies"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

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 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

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.

Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "Turkey Tales" with Michele Rudd, ages 4/older, nature craft turkey project; TADL, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.

Scandinavian Bazaar, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., crafts, bake sale, luncheon and Scandinavian desserts, $10 adults, $5 ages 12/younger, free babysitting available; Trinity Lutheran Church, 955 James St., Frankfort; 352-7521.

Geocaching Hike, 1-3 p.m., all ages, free, high-tech treasure hunt, space limited, registration required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details or to register, 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

TADL BATL tournament play, 1-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500 or www.batl.tadl.org.

Horizon Books, 5-7 p.m. book signing by Bob Butz, author of "An Uncrowded Place"; and 7-9 p.m. author-led discussion by Linda Alice Dewey, author of "Ghosts Who Would Not Die" and Aaron's Crossing"; 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.

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 or www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

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.

Fresh Holiday Wreath Class, 1 p.m., $25 includes greens, form, wire and ribbon, embellishments available to purchase, bring garden clippers, reservation deadline Nov. 17; Premier Floral Design, the Mercato, Building 50, Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 947-1167.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 3 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Monday, Nov. 24

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Etc.

No Pressure Book Club, 6:30 p.m. discussion of "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, a Year of Food Life" by Barbara Kingslover, public invited; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Thursday, Nov. 27

Thanksgiving

Gaylord Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 2 p.m. fellowship, 3 p.m. dinner, everyone welcome; St. Mary's Cathedral Parish Hall, Gaylord; to donate or if planning to attend the dinner, call Joe or Julie Koprowicz, (989) 732-2119.

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.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.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.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., exhibition and sale of work by local artists and artisans; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-0591.

Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m. "Bears" storytime with Barbara DeGraeve, ages 5/older, includes craft; TADL, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.

Horizon Books, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., book signing by Tom Shoaff, author of "The Woodscrit Manuscript" for young readers"; and 1-3:30 p.m. book signing by Robert Downes, author of "Planet Backpacker"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Village Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., enjoy hot chocolate and inaugurate the holiday season, tree lighting just after dark; Building 50 front lawn, Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

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.

Old Town Playhouse presents "Urinetown: The Musical," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

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

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.