Entertainment Calendar: 11/21/2008

November 21, 2008 11:10 am

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Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. Information may be mailed to Entertainment Calendar, Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632; faxed to 946-8632; or e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.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

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.

Tickets on sale for Elizabethan Madrigal Feastes, dinners held Dec. 6-13, $30 per person; West Senior High School Commons Banquet Hall, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; tickets may be reserved by phone only, 933-7509.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quota International of Traverse City's Holiday Cookie Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or until all treats are sold, $7/pound, homemade cookies, breads, candy and more; American Legion Hall, Hastings Street, TC; Patty Schaap, 947-5375.

Santa's Workshop & Holiday Store, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., visit with Santa, shop for holiday gifts, plus bake sale, chili lunch, food drive, winter clothing drive, sponsored by Benzie Drop In Center and WellSpring Arts; at 1024 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 352-5052.

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.

Toys for Tots Campaign Kick Off, noon-2 p.m., Santa helicopter fly-in, Christmas carols by Immaculate Conception Elementary School choir, police and fire displays, face painting, refreshments, attendees encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots; Great Wolf Lodge lobby, U.S. 31, TC; for details or Toys for Tots drop-off sites, call 933-0344 or visit www.nwmitoys.com.

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.

Author visit and book signing, 2-4 p.m. by Grafton "Mac" McCready Thomas, author of "Confessions of a Maverick Minister: A Life of Butterscotch, Horseradish & Strawberry Pie"; Dog Ears Books, 106 Waukazoo, Northport; 386-7209.

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.

Bake sale to benefit Child & Family Services' Paper Angels program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Huntington Bank's Campus Plaza office, 1227 E. Front, TC.

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.

Wreath Workshop registration deadline, event held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Emmet County Fairgrounds, $22 Northern Michigan Master Gardeners' Association members, $25 non-members, includes materials; send check payabkle to NMMGA to NMMGA, P.O. Box 773, Petoskey, MI 49770-0773; for details, call 436-5169 or 439-8979.

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

"Gift of Art" Holiday Gift Show opens, continues through December; Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton, Charlevoix; 547-3554 or www.circle-of-arts.org.

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.

Make It Take It weekend, evening, purchase handmade gift kits, then attend free class on how to put the item together; duck to Swan Gallery, L. Saile, Inish Knits, Liberty Bell Quilts, Cedar; classtimes also can be arranged the week after Thanksgiving by calling 228-2082.

Holiday Pajama Party, 5-7 p.m., discounts and bargains for pajama and regular clad shoppers; Glen Arbor; 334-6556 or www.visitglenarbor.com.

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.

Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County Festival of Trees and Christmas at the Museum, noon-8 p.m., "Marjorie Call: An Artist's Lifetime in Christmas Cards" exhibit, decorated trees and wreaths on display and up for silent auction bidding, admission by donation; Benzie Area Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia; 882-5539 or 399-0300.

Santa's Workshop & Holiday Store, 1-8 p.m., shop for holiday gifts, plus bake sale, chili lunch, food drive, winter clothing drive, sponsored by Benzie Drop In Center and WellSpring Arts; at 1024 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 352-5052.

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

Tree Lighting, Carol Singing and Marketplace Preview, 7 p.m., Christmas tree lighting, singing of carols followed by Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace Preview; Glen Arbor Town Hall, Glen Arbor; 334-6556 or www.visitglenarbor.com.

Music

Claudia Schmidt in Concert ... Celebrating Family and Friends, 6:30 p.m. doors open for silent auction, 8 p.m. performance, refreshments available, $10 adults, $5 students/seniors older than 60; Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC; tickets at the door or in advance at Corner Druggist, Elk Rapids, and Oryana Natural Foods Market and Horizon Books, TC; call 322-2320 or visit wwwlholyhillcenter.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.

Artist reception, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., for artists selected for the Charlevoix Circle of Arts 2009 calendar; Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton, Charlevoix; 547-3554 or www.circle-of-arts.org.

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.

Circle of Arts open house and holiday sale, noon-7 p.m., 4 and 4:30 p.m. docent-guided tours, 5-7 p.m. program and reception, also tour the gallery and shop for holiday gifts; Circle of Arts Center and Gallery, 109 Clinton St., Charlevoix; 547-3554 or www.circle-of-arts.org.

Etc.

Make It Take It weekend, all day, purchase handmade gift kits, then attend free class on how to put the item together; duck to Swan Gallery, L. Saile, Inish Knits, Liberty Bell Quilts, Cedar; classtimes also can be arranged the week after Thanksgiving by calling 228-2082.

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

Traditional Foods for Health, Beauity and Strength, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $40 includes lunch and two snacks; Holy Hill Center, 201 Second St., Leland; for details or to register, call Lee Boisvert, 322-2320, e-mail poonse@hughes.net or visit www.holyhillcenter.com.

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.

Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., more than 80 exhibitors, lunch available; Frankfort-Elberta High School, Frankfort.

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.

Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., display and sale by area artists and crafters, food from local deli available; Glen Arbor Town Hall, Glen Arbor; 334-6556 or www.visitglenarbor.com.

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.

Great Macaroni & Cheese Bake-Off, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., dishes from14 area restaurants paired with an Old Mission Peninsula wine, $20 per person includes souvenir glass and wine/pasta tasting at all seven Old Mission wineries; Old Mission; tickets available at any Old Mission winery, the TC Convention and Visitors Bureau, and at www.chateauchantal.com; for details, call Peninsula Cellars, 933-9787.

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

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 1-3 p.m., Betsie Bay inn, downtown Frankfort.

Silent film double feature, 5 and 7:30 p.m. showings of "The Tramp" with Charlie Chaplin and "The Goat" with Buster Keaton, with the Rev. Andrew Rodgers at the Wurlitzer Organ, $15 adults, $13 seniors, $5 children ages 16/younger, seating limited, reservations suggested; The Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; for details or reservations, call 938-9300.

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.

Petsafe Rescue Alliance "Island Nights" fundraiser, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., 6:30 p.m. island-style dinner, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. dancing with music by Krush and The Erratixz, island-themed dress encouraged, $25 in advance only; VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; tickets at Party Giant, East Bay Animal Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital or any Petsafe event, for details, visit www.petsaferescue.com.

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.

Cabaret Dinner Show, 7 p.m. five-course dinner followed by concert, $35 includes tax/gratuity; Betsie Bay Inn Restaurant & Wine Cellar, downtown Frankfort; for tickets or details, call 352-8090.

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.

Etc.

Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County Festival of Trees and Christmas at the Museum, noon-4 p.m., "Marjorie Call: An Artist's Lifetime in Christmas Cards" exhibit, decorated trees and wreaths on display and up for silent auction bidding, admission by donation; Benzie Area Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia; 882-5539 or 399-0300.

Holiday workshops, 1-3 p.m. "Make and Take Lip Balm for Holiday Gifting," $10/person; 3-5 p.m. "Naturally Beautiful Gift Decorating and Wrapping," $10/person; Holy Hill Center, 201 Second St., Leland; 322-2320, poonse@hughes.net or www.holyhillcenter.com.

Music

Chateau Chantal's Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5:30 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio and special surprise guest artists, no cover, 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.

Monday, Dec. 1

Etc.

Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., handmade craft items and baked goods, proceeds will go toward purchase of a Wii Game System; Grand Traverse Pavilions' multi-purpose room, South Elmwood, TC; 932-3000.

Wreath Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., guidance provided by master gardener Donna Beach, owner of North Country Gardens, sponsored by Northern Michigan Master Gardeners' Association, $22 members, $25 non -members, includes materials; Emmet County Fairgrounds community room, Petoskey; 436-5169 or 439-8979.

Interlochen

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

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Etc.

Music

Porterhouse Productions presents "A Creole Christmas with The Preservation Hall Jazz Band" with special guests Steppin' In It, doors open 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m., $35, Toys for Tots drop-off event for local and New Orleans children, meet and greet follows concert at the Top of the Park; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org, tickets also available at Oryana Natural Foods Market.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Etc.

Cookie Walk, 4 p.m., by United Methodist Women; Central United Methodist Church main entrance, 222 Cass, TC; 946-5191.

Winter Ecology Hike, 6-7 p.m. all ages welcome, outdoor trails, dress for the weather, free; 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, "Let's Make It a Crock Pot Holiday" theme; Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church, 801 E. Division, Cadillac.

Interlochen

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

Thursday, Dec. 4

Etc.

Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society Christmas Party, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. dinner, guests asked to bring a dish to pass, entertainment by the Tongue Family Musicians; American Legion Post, 4007 Swaney Road, TC; 941-0746.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m. program by Arlen Madson, author of "The Adventures of Anderson," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Interlochen

Eric Alexander Quartet, 7:30 p.m., $18 adults, $15 seniors, $9 students; Dendrinos Chapel; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Friday, Dec. 5

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., handcrafted gifts by more than 20 local artists; Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

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

Art Babes Holiday Show opens, noon-8 p.m., fine art and crafts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth St., TC; 228-6042.

Babes and Fishes: A Cross-Town Holiday Happening, 5-8 p.m., art work displayed, refreshments served, artists on hand to discuss their work; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth St., and Fish Studios, 230 E. 14th St., TC; 228-6042, 941-0077 or www.fishstudiostc.com.

Opening reception and book launch, 7-11 p.m., for "Beauty in Ruin: The Asylum Nudes" fine art photography by Geoffrey Vail Brown, on view through Jan. 7; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC.

Dance

Dance Arts Academy and Company Dance Traverse present "The Nutcracker," 7 p.m., $15 and $20; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets available at Diva Dancewear, 941-4234.

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

Etc.

Christmas Cookie Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., by Friends of the Kalkaska County Library; at the library, 247 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska; 258-9411.

Toddler Time at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 10 a.m.-noon, Indoor Snowmen theme, learning activities geared toward toddlers, included in admission, $6 ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

Holiday floor cloth class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $35 members, $45 non-members, plus $15 materials fee; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org

Manistee Historical Museum's "Christmas in Toyland" exhibit, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., refreshments served 6-8 p.m.; Lyman Building, 425 River St., Manistee; admission $1 students, $3 adults, $5 adult couples, $7 parents and their minor children; 723-5331.

Christmas in Mackinaw, 4:45 p.m. tree lighting procession from Marina parking lot to Central Avenue to Nicolet Street and Indian pathways; 5 p.m. parade of caroler wagons, walkers and decorated vehicles, "Tacky Tinsel Town Car Parade"; 5:15 p.m. community blessing, Santa's arrival, tree lighting, decorating and carols; 5:35 p.m. tacky award presentations, make an ornament, cocoa and cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the elves, at MeMor's in Mackinaw Crossings; Mackinaw City; 436-5574.

Inn at Christmastime, 5-8 p.m., tour the restored 1905 Wellington Inn decorated for the holidays, entertainment by local musicians, refreshments, many displays available to purchase, $15 at the door, proceeds benefit GT Historical Society; Wellington Inn, 230 Wellington St., TC; 922-9900 or www.wellingtoninn.com; to schedule family portraits in advance, call Windborne, 946-2940.

Book signing, 6-8 p.m., by Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "A Bump on Santa's Noggin," "A Bird in Santa's Beard" and "Fires in the Wilderness"; Up North Kids, 137 E. Front, TC; 946-2665.

Interlochen

For tickets or details, 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 Choral Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Dendrinos Chapel.

Music

Benzie Symphony Orchestra and Leelanau Community Choir Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Benzie Central High School auditorium, Homestead Road, Benzonia.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

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

Art Babes Holiday Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fine art and crafts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Dance

Dance Arts Academy and Company Dance Traverse present "The Nutcracker," 2 and 7 p.m., $15 and $20; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets available at Diva Dancewear, 941-4234.

Etc.

Cookie Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, $7/pound, by Old Mission Women's Club. all proceeds donated to local charities; Peninsula Township Fire Station #2, Center Road, TC.

Holiday 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.

Cookie Walk, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $5/pound, also vintage jewelry, crafts, silent auction, baked goods and soup luncheon; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Interlochen; 276-9517.

St. Francis Parish "Come to CHRISTmas through Art and Music" Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. art show, cookie sale ($7/pound), Chinese auction, silent auction; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Children's Advent Sampler; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. soup and saland lunch; 6-10 p.m. Starlight Evening Celebration with music and desserts; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; for details, call 947-4620.

Merry Marketplace, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., creations by 20 local artisans, free cookies and coffee served; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.

Manistee Historical Museum's "Christmas in Toyland" exhibit, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Lyman Building, 425 River St., Manistee; admission $1 students, $3 adults, $5 adult couples, $7 parents and their minor children; 723-5331.

Chickadee Christmas, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., guided birding walks, children's crafts, backyard birding presentations, silent auction bidding 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on ornaments, wreaths and nature-based items by area artists and students, sponsored by michigan Audubon Society; at Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary, 2890 Lakeshore Road, north of Manistee.

Dungeon and Dragons Quest, 10:30 a.m. open to ages 15/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Pond Hill Farm Winter Fest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. visit with Santa, winter hayrides, wreath decorating, feed the farm animals, Christmas trees, holiday music, cookies, cocoa and more; M-119, five miles north of Harbor Springs; 526-FARM or www.pondhill.com.

Cadillac Garden Club Holiday Home Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free refreshments, $10 advance, $15 the day of the tour; Cadillac; advance tickets at Brinks Art and Frame Shop or by calling 779-0559.

Making Ornaments from Nature, 1-2 p.m., adults only, $5 materials fee, registration required; bring glue gun if you have one; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Leslie Mertz, author of Driving Michigan: Mile by Mile on I-75"; Borders Books, 2612 Crossings Circle, TC.

Holiday Gift Trunk Show, 1-6 p.m., with 3-6 p.m. free wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, featuring handmade crafts and jewelry from Kenya; Higher Grounds Trading Co., 806 Red Dr., behind Building 50, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; (877) 825-2262 or www.highergroundstrading.com.

Warehouse District progressive Holiday Open House, 5-9 p.m., in-store give-aways, food, music and more, non-perishable food donations accepted for Goodwill Inn food pantry; Bay West Antiques, Be At Rest, By Candlelight, Boardman Paddle & Pedal, Cuppa Joe, Handz on Art, InsideOut Gallery, Lighting Center, NM3, Northern MI Men's Magazine, Rebecca's Studio & Gallery, Right Brain Brewery, Salon/Saloon, the Red Dresser, Vision Modern Salon and Waara Technologies, downtown TC.

Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., $30; West Senior High School Commons Banquet Hall, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; reservations accepted by phone only, 933-7509.

Interlochen

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

Guest Artist Exhibition, 6 p.m., free, Gallery.

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

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

Music

Jingle Bell Jam, doors open 6 p.m., live entertainment 7 p.m. with Marty Yaple and Adam Priestly 7 p.m., Cherri & the Violators 8 p.m., Sufferin Suckatash 9 p.m., Shades of Black 10 p.m., admission is one new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation for Manistee County Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program, all ages, cash bar for ages 21/older, food and snacks; Manistee Eagles Aerie 1675, 55 Division St., Manistee.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Art

Art Babes Holiday Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fine art and crafts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

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

Advent Art Show opening, 2:30-4:30 p.m., art expressing the thems of blessing, los, exile and return on view during weekly worship gathering 5 p.m. Sundays during Advent; The Potter's House (at Grace Episcopal Church), 341 Washington St., TC; www.pottershouseucc.org.

Dance

Dance Arts Academy and Company Dance Traverse present "The Nutcracker," 2 p.m., $15 and $20; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; tickets available at Diva Dancewear, 941-4234.

Etc.

St. Francis Parish "Come to CHRISTmas through Art and Music" Festival, 10:30 a.m.-noon family brunch; 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Children's Advent Sampler; 12:30-2:30 p.m. family dinner; 1:30 p.m. St. Francis Choir and Children's Pageant; 3 p.m. silent auction and raffle drawings conclude; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; 947-4620.

A "Grand" Grand Traverse Lighthouse Christmas (An Authentic McCormick Family Christmas)," noon-4 p.m., tour sheet for visitors to take a self-guided walking tour of the lighthouse, music and entertainment, Santa's arrival 3 p.m., free admission and refreshments; Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, north of Northport; 386-7195.

Mother/Daughter American Girl Tea, 1 p.m., high tea, crafts, music and a chance to win an American Girl doll, by reservation only, $25 ladies, $15 young ladies, dolls and teddy bears admitted free, sponsored by Saturn Booksellers; at Michaywe Inn the Woods, Gaylord; tickets at the bookstore, 133 W. Main St., Gaylord, at www.saturnbooksellers.com or by calling (989) 732-8899.

Inn at Christmastime, 1-4 p.m., tour the restored 1905 Wellington Inn decorated for the holidays, entertainment by local musicians, refreshments, many displays available to purchase, $15 at the door, proceeds benefit GT Historical Society; Wellington Inn, 230 Wellington St., TC; 922-9900 or www.wellingtoninn.com; to schedule family portraits in advance, call Windborne, 946-2940.

Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., $30; West Senior High School Commons Banquet Hall, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; reservations accepted by phone only, 933-7509.

Interlochen

IAA Theatre presents "Little Women: The Musical," 2 p.m., $21 adults, $18 seniors, $9 students; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

"Catch the Spirit" holiday concert by concert pianist David Chown, 2 p.m., carols, seasonal music, sing-along, free-will offering to benefit Benzie area residents using Dental Clinics North and Benzie Area Christian Neighbors, child care for ages 3/younger; St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Road, Beulah.

Northwestern Michigan College Children's Choir Holiday Concert, 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, West Seventh Street, TC; 995-1700.

Monday, Dec. 8

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., handcrafted gifts by more than 20 local artists; Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Etc.

Christmas Cookie Sale, 5:30-9:30 p.m., sponsored by Kingsley Project Graduation, cookies and treats sold by the pound, bags provided or bring your own tins/boxes, in conjunction with Kingsley Bands' Christmas concerts; Kingsley High School, Kingsley.

Interlochen

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

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Open critique night, 6-9 p.m., with guest facilitator Jim Blue, 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.

Meet the Maestro luncheon, noon, with internationally renowned conductor Franz Anton Krager, $20, sponsored by Traverse Symphony Orchestra Ambassadors; TC Golf & Country Club, 1725 S. Union, TC; tickets available at the TSO office, 300 E. Front St., suite 230, or by calling 947-7120.

"Relaxation during the Holidays" seminar, 2-4 p.m., $10, bring bed pillows and mat/blanket, registration required; Nourish, Kids' Creek Shopping Center, South Division, TC; 421-3401.

Greening Up the Holidays, 6-7 p.m. for adults and teens, consider alternatives to help "green up" your holidays with environmental stewardship in mind, free; 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, "Soup's On! Making Delicious Holiday Soup" theme; Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church, 801 E. Division, Cadillac.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Art Babes Holiday Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fine art and crafts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Etc.

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.

Friday, Dec. 12

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Art Babes Holiday Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fine art and crafts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Etc.

Toddler Time at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 10 a.m.-noon, Peek-A-Boo boxes theme, learning activities geared toward toddlers, included in admission, $6 ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Jeff Acs, author of "Orenna's Arctic Adventure"; Up North Kids, 137 E. Front, TC; 946-2665.

Village Open House, 5-9 p.m., live music, appetizers, seasonal specials; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 941-1900 or www.thevillagetc.com.

Madrigal Dinner, 6:30 p.m., $25 per person; Elk Rapids High School, Meguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids; tickets available at the high school.

Interlochen

IAA Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Coppelia," 7:30 p.m., $21 adults, $18 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Jazz Band concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Saturday, Dec. 13

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Art Babes Holiday Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fine art and crafts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Etc.

Cookie Walk, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., cookies $7/pound, plus crafts; Grace Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330.

Holiday Art and Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., juried show with nearly 40 artisans, baked goods, snacks and lunch; The Pathfinder School, 11930 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 941-0470.

Christmas Cookie Sale, 9 a.m., minimum of 27 different varieties plus variety packs and pet treats, sold by the dozen, prices vary, free coffee and samples; Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple, TC.

Cookie sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Homestead Township Skate Park Parents, proceeds go toward construction of the skate park; Homestead Township Hall, 11508 Main St., Honor; 325-3348.

Cookie Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $8/pound; St. Mary's Of Lake Leelanau social hall, 307 S. St. Mary's St., Lake Leelanau; 271-4054.

Holiday Cookie Walk, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or while supplies last, cookies, breads and homemade candies, cookies $6/pound, candies and breads individually priced; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 946-5680.

"The Sweet Shoppe" Cookie and Candy Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at least 50 varieties of cookies and bars (priced by the container), 35 varieties of homemade fudge and candies (priced per pound), plus craft items and Kids Christmas Shoppe for children 12/younger can shop for gifts; Grawn United Methodist Church, 1260 W. Silver Lake Road, TC; 943-0834.

Madrigal Dinner and Medieval Street Fair, 4-6:30 p.m. street fair with medieval games, tarot, hair-braiding, food display, dance, fencing and weapons demos, face painting and more, $5 for the fair only; 6:30 p.m. dinner, $25 dinner/fair; Elk Rapids High School, Meguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids; tickets available at the high school.

Holiday Baking Frenzy, 4:30 p.m., $40 includes everything needed to bake, decorate and take home at least six dozen cookies of at least four different types, with no clean up, limited to 15 participants, registration and payment in advance required; Underground Cheesecake Company, 1333 Yellow Dr., behind Building 50, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 929-4418 or www.undergroundcheesecake.com.

Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., $30; West Senior High School Commons Banquet Hall, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; reservations accepted by phone only, 933-7509.

Interlochen

IAA Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Coppelia," 1 and 7:30 p.m., $21 adults, $18 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Northport Community Arts Center presents a "Christmas Concert, 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; NCAC at Northport School, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Sunday, Dec. 14

Art

Art Babes Holiday Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fine art and crafts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Etc.

Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., $30; West Senior High School Commons Banquet Hall, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; reservations accepted by phone only, 933-7509.

Interlochen

IAA Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Coppelia," 1 and 7:30 p.m., $21 adults, $18 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Northport Community Arts Center presents a "Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; NCAC at Northport School, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Antrim County Community Choir Christmas Cantata, 3 p.m., free admission, St. Luke's Catholic Church, North M-88, Bellaire.

Sunday Afternoon Holiday Concert featuring String Fever, 3 p.m., doors open 2:30 p.m., suggested donation $5 at the door; Gaylord Area Council for the Arts Community Art Center, 125 E. Main, Gaylord; (989) 732-3242 or (989) 344-9001.

Theater

Dinner Theater performance of "A Christmas Carol," 4:45 p.m. reception, 5 p.m. dinner, 6:15 p.m. performance by Cadillac Footliters, $30 adults, $20 ages 12/younger; Kettunen Center, Tustin; for reservations or details, call Kettunen Center, 829-3421.

Monday, Dec. 15

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., handcrafted gifts by more than 20 local artists; Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Etc.

Decorate sugar cookies with Miss Holly, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m., children invited to decorate a cookie to eat or take home, included in admission; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 132140 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

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

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Etc.

Snowshoe hike, 6-7 p.m., all ages welcome, free; 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, "Holiday Salads Made Easy" theme; Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church, 801 E. Division, Cadillac.

Thursday, Dec. 18

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Etc.

TADL BATL, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. mutli-player open play, all ages; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Friday, Dec. 19

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Etc.

Toddler Time at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 10 a.m.-noon, Jingle Bells theme, learning activities geared toward toddlers, included in admission, $6 ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Art

Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake Arts Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Etc.

TADL BATL tournament play, 1-4 p.m. Mario Kart, ages 12/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500 or www.batl.tadl.org.

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

Music

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

Theater

"Amahl and the Night Visitors," 7:30 p.m., featuring the Gaylord Chamber Orchestra, a community chorus and soloists Nicole Philibosian, Ron Gentry, Jeffrey Norris, Aaron Ingersoll, Hannah Stoppel, and dancer Nolan Gentry, $15 adults, $10 students; St. Mary's Cathedral, Gaylord; advance tickets at Saturn Booksellers, also at the door; (989) 731-4422.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Monday, Dec. 22

Tuesday, Dec. 23

Etc.

Wednesday, Dec. 24

Thursday, Dec. 25

Friday, Dec. 26

Etc.

Toddler Time at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 10 a.m.-noon, Snowballs theme, learning activities geared toward toddlers, included in admission, $6 ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

Saturday, Dec. 27

Etc.

Sunday, Dec. 28

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.

Monday, Dec. 29

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Etc.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

New Year's Eve

Dance

"SwingShift and the Stars Dance-Off for Charity Grand Finale Charity Celebration and Award Ceremony," couples compete before a panel of judges, audience may vote for favorite couples for a minimum $1 donation to benefit charities; Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom, Peshawbestown; www.swingshiftandthestars.com.

Etc.

White Nights New Year's Eve Fund-raising Gala, Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton, Charlevoix; 547-3554 or www.circle-of-arts.org.

New Year's Eve Ball, 8 p.m. doors open, 9 p.m. show, featuring My Dear Disco, Mike Moran Band and DJ Bean Machine, $15 advance, $20 at the door, includes free local wine/champagne toast at midnight, ages 21/older; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; advance tickets at the Opera House, Oryana Natural Foods Market, 941-8082, www.cityoperahouse.org, or www.porterhouseproductions.com.