Traverse City Record-Eagle - Entertainment Calendar: 11/14/2008

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Entertainment Calendar: 11/14/2008

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Friday, Nov. 14

Art

Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., fine art exhibit by Brenda J. Clark on view through Nov. 16; Brenda J. Clark Gallery, 110 N. Lake St., Leland; 256-0026, 342-9359 or visit www.brendajclark.com.

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

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.

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.

Grand Traverse Heritage Center's Lunch & A Movie Series, 11:30 a.m. program and tour followed by soup and sandwich lunch and screening of Rich Brauer's "Escanaba in Da Moonlight"; $12 per person, $10 each for groups of six or more, reservations required; 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313.

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.

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., $15; 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.

Fine Art Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring works by Brenda J. Clark; at the Brenda J. Clark Gallery, 110 N. Lake St., Leland; 256-0026, 342-9359 or www.brendajclark.com.

Dance

Chance to Dance workshops and evening dance, 1-2:15 p.m. social dancing (slow dancing and waltz); 3-4:45 p.m. Tango; 5-6:45 p.m. swing/jitterbug, $5/one class, $8/two classes, $11/three classes; plus 8 p.m.-midnight dancing, all styles, no partner necessary, light refreshments, $5 per student or workshop attendee, $10/person, $15/couple; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; (269) 209-9169.

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.

National Gaming Day celebration, 9 a.m.-noon, board games, beginning collection of Webkinz for one and off Internet play, more; Helena Township Public Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

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.

Kalkaska KAIR Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 28 decorated trees to be raffled or auctioned, final drawings 3 p.m. Nov. 23, Christmas Store, Christmas arrangements and wreaths for sale, free admission, fundraiser for KAIR; Northland Mall. corner of M-66 and M-72, Kalkaska.

Grayling Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., view Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and other participants, free admission, raffle tickets $2 each or six/$10 for chance to win trees and other items, drawing held at noon Nov. 23; Grayling Mini Mall, Grayling; (989) 348-2921.

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.

Movie Time, 1:30 p.m., "Cartoon Classics," suitable for all ages, free popcorn; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Author program, 2 p.m., by Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "Fires in the Wilderness," a fictional account of the life of a teen-age Civilian Conservations Corps worker, free admission, books available to purchase; Cadillac-Wexford Library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac.

"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

Back Porch Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., music and spoken word performances by Kelly Shively and Luce Connection, followed by open mic for local musicians and poets/storytellers, suggested donation $4/person, $10/family; Front Porch Cafe, Main Street, Ellsworth.

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., $15; 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

Art

Fine Art Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring works by Brenda J. Clark; at the Brenda J. Clark Gallery, 110 N. Lake St., Leland; 256-0026, 342-9359 or www.brendajclark.com.

Dance

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

Etc.

Launch of "Flow: For Love of the Great Lakes" public education campaign, 3 p.m. screening of critically acclaimed film "Flow: For Love of Water," followed by panel discussion and reception with music and refreshments, $15 adults, $25 per couple includes film; film shown at State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; reception at City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets/details, 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Music

Sunday Afternoon concert, 3-5 p.m., doors open 2:30 p.m., featuring singer/guitarist 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., $15; 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.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre studio production of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," 7 p.m., $6 at the door; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Dance

Native Spirit Dancers, 7 p.m., featuring dancers from various Native American nations and top-ranking hoop dancer and group founder Brian Hammill, free, sponsored by Office of Student Life; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Etc.

Reservation deadline for St. Andrews Day Dinner, to be held Nov. 23, $15 adults, $7.50 ages 10/younger, held at Cottage Cafe, TC; Margaret Sarna, 947-3902 or dssarna@sprintmail.com.

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.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre studio production of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," 7 p.m., $6 at the door; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210.

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.

Vegan Holiday Cooking Class, 6 p.m., free, no reservations needed, second of six classes, "Everything Pumpkin" theme; Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church, 801 E. Division, Cadillac.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Dance

Zumba class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., fun form of Spanish salsa dance exercise for all ages, $15, registration required; Nourish, Kids Creek Shopping Center, South Division, TC; 421-3401.

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.

Elk Rapids Area Historical Society program, 7 p.m., (date change due to scheduling conflict), program on "Challenges and Progress: Preservation of the South Fox Island Light Station" by Phil von Voigtlander and John Nelson, suggested donation $5 adults, $2 students, free for children; Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; 264-8984 or president@elkrapidshistory.org.

Grand Traverse Audubon Club program, 7:30 p.m., free, public welcome; NMC Great Lakes Campus, room 211, 715 E. Front, TC; 938-5976.

Music

Canadian violin and dance ensemble Barrage, 7:30 p.m., $24 adults, $13 students; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; 627-5841 for tickets or details.

Michael Beauchamp and Susan Fawcett, 8 p.m., Serenity Tea House, East Front Street, TC.

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., $15; 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

Folk artist Susan Werner, 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. concert, adults $15 advance, $20 at the door, students $10; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; advance tickets at Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie and InsideOut, call 929-3254 or details or credit card orders.

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.

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

Michael Beauchamp and Susan Fawcett, 8 p.m., Short's Brewery, Bellaire.

Czech concert violinist Vitezslav Cernoch, 8 p.m., West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater, Scottville; for tickets or details, call 843-5507.

Theater

"The Nutcracker," 8 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee; 398-3336; tickets available at the box office.

Theatre North presents "Escanaba in da Moonlight," 8 p.m., $15; 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.

Benzie County Players present "Doin' Time at the Alamo," 8 p.m., $10; Mills Community House third floor theater hall, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; advance tickets at the Benzie Chamber of Commerce, also available at the door, 882-5801.

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.

Dance

Argentine Tango Milonga (social dance), 9 p.m.-midnight, $10/person; Studio 7 Arts (former Just Imagine Creative Center), 225 W. 14th St., TC; 620-1485.

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.

Super Saturday Stories & Crafts, 1:30 p.m. Thanksgiving-themed stories and activities; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

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.

Music

Fromer Verve Pipe lead singer and songwriter Brian Vander Ark, 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. concert, adults $15 advance, $20 at the door, students $10; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; advance tickets at Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie and InsideOut, call 929-3254 or details or credit card orders.

Michael Beauchamp and Susan Fawcett, 7 p.m., $10 suggested donation at the door; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; limited space, reservations encouraged, 547-6945; for details, visit www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Theater

"The Nutcracker," 8 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee; 398-3336; tickets available at the box office.

Theatre North presents "Escanaba in da Moonlight," 8 p.m., $15; 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.

Kalkaska KAIR Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 28 decorated trees to be raffled or auctioned, final drawings 3 p.m. Nov. 23, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus noon-3 p.m., Christmas Store, Christmas arrangements and wreaths for sale, free admission, fundraiser for KAIR; Northland Mall, corner of M-66 and M-72, Kalkaska.

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.

Work of Human Hands Sale, noon-5 p.m., crafts handmade by artisans from underprivileged areas of the U.S. and 35 countries around the world; sale continues through early December after 5:30 p.m. Sat. and 8:30 a.m. Sun. Masses; St. Michael's Catholic Church, 118 Elm St., Suttons Bay.

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.

St. Andrews Day Dinner, 5:30 p.m. social gathering, 6 p.m. dinner, bagpipes, haggis, Celtic dance, raffle, door prizes, cash bar, $15 adults, $7.50 ages 10/younger, sponsored by St. Andrews Scottish Society; Cottage Cafe, Munson Avenue, TC; 947-3902 or dssarna@sprintmail.com.

Music

Northern Michigan Brass Band concert, 4 p.m., 30-piece, British-style ensemble, $10 adults, $8 students/senior citizens at the door; Community Auditorium, East Jordan High School, 101 Maple St., East Jordan.

Live music, 6 p.m., by Kalamazoo singer/songwriter Michael Beauchamp and singer/musician Susan Fawcett; Building 50 garden level, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Theater

"The Nutcracker," 2 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee; 398-3336; tickets available at the box office.

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

Etc.

Astronomy Days at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 1-4 p.m. on a drop-in basis, ages 5/older, children younger than 5 will need adult help, hands-on activities to help children learn about the solar system, included in admission of $6 for ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Etc.

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

Community Meals Program's 20th annual Thanksgiving Dinner, 1-3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 13th and Maple, TC; everyone welcome; donations of money, time and food welcome, for details about transportation, delivered meals or donations, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130.

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.

Etc.

Manistee Historical Museum's "Christmas in Toyland" exhibit opens, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., on view through Dec. 30; Lyman Building, 425 River St., Manistee; admission $1 students, $3 adults, $5 adult couples, $7 parents and their minor children; 723-5331.

Santa's arrival, 5-8 p.m., downtown TC; 922-2050 or www.downtowntc.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

Torch Area Artisans Guild Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., refreshments available; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-6583.

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.

Book Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friends of the Helena Township Library, at the library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.

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.

Holiday Parade, 10 a.m., attendees can support Toys for Tots by brining a new, unwrapped toy to the parade. Marines will accept the toys as they pass by on the Toys for Tots float, visits with Santa following the parade; Mitchell Street to Petoskey to Lake to Howard to Bay, ending at Stafford's Perry Hotel, Petoskey; www.petoskey.com.

Manistee Historical Museum's "Christmas in Toyland" exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Lyman Building, 425 River St., Manistee; admission $1 students, $3 adults, $5 adult couples, $7 parents and their minor children; 723-5331.

Fromage and Pasta benefit, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., meal provided by Trattoria Stella, free-will donations will benefit the Northern Michigan Migrant Health Clinic; Left Foot Charley, 806 Red Drive, behind Building 50, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 995-0500 or www.leftfootcharley.com.

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.

Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Nancy Ellison, author of "Sprucie," Up North Kids, East Front Street, TC.

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

Holiday Illumination, 6:15 p.m., carol sing, refreshments official lighting of downtown Alden; Gazebo and Mrs. Smith's Pumpkin Patch, Alden; Harvey Bartel, 331-4845.

Music

"From Swing to Soul" featuring the Jeff Haas Little Big Band with Betty Joplin, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, proceeds benefit WNMC Radio, afterglow will follow the concert; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Blue Stone Project, 8 p.m., hosted by Blissfest Music Organization, $12 advance, $15 reserved, $15 at the door, $1 discount for seniors and members, half-price students; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; advance tickets at the arts center, Grain Train, Blissfest office, Copy Plus in Harbor Springs, and www.blissfest.org; for details, call 348-7047.

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.

Theater

Benzie County Players present "Doin' Time at the Alamo," 2 p.m., $10; Mills Community House third floor theater hall, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; advance tickets at the Benzie Chamber of Commerce, also available at the door, 882-5801.