Entertainment Calendar: 12/19/2008

December 19, 2008 10:45 am

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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.

Art Babes Holiday Show extended, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today through Dec. 21, wide selection of handmade holiday gifts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth St., TC; 228-6042 or 334-3377.

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.

Odaawe Gamik museum store, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., traditional and contemporary Anishinaabek arts, also educational materials; Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center, 2304 N. West Bay Shore Dr., Peshawbestown; 534-7764.

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.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing by Buzz Harcourt, author of "Tainted Treasure"; 7-8:30 p.m. book signing by Elizabeth Buzzelli, author of "Dead Dancing Women"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Visits with Santa, 5-8 p.m., in his house at the corner of Cass and East Front, downtown TC.

Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater's "Very Merry Christmas" show, doors open 6 p.m., dinner/show 7 p.m., $44.95 adults, $30 children 12/younger, reservations required; 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg; for available show dates or reservations, 938-2181 or www.conventionldinnertheater.com.

Stardust Productions presents "A Christmas to Come Home To" dinner show, 7 p.m. buffet dinner, 8 p.m. show, $25 per person; Gio's Trattoria Grille, U.S. 131 North, one block north of Rite-Aid, Kalkaska; for details or reservations, call Gio's, 384-4444.

Live Nativity, performances at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m., live actors, song, animals and choir, outdoors, followed by refreshments indoors; Atwood Christian Reformed Church, U.S. 31, 12 miles south of Charlevoix; 599-3290.

Music

Song Busters Karaoke, 6-9 p.m., for ages 11-14, featuring music from country to hip hop, all types of singers welcome, $3; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; www.studio7arts.com, 394-1498 or 932-9808.

Cadillac Footliters' Christmas Caroling, 6 p.m., everyone welcome to join; future site of new theater, next to Blue Heron Cafe, Cadillac; 775-7336.

Christmas concert and sing-along, 7 p.m., featuring local instrumentalists, refreshments, free-will offering accepted; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia.

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.

Art Babes Holiday Show extended, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Dec. 21, wide selection of handmade holiday gifts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth St., TC; 228-6042 or 334-3377.

Etc.

Community Christmas Dinner reservation deadline, dinner served 2 p.m. Dec. 25, free, donations accepted; The Gathering Place, Honor; 325-3720 or (877) 277-1306.

Breakfast with Santa, between 9 a.m. and noon, $5 per person, $20 per family, sponsored by Grayling Co-op Preschool; Grayling American Legion, 106 S. James St., Grayling; (989) 348-1312.

Odaawe Gamik museum store, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center, 2304 N. West Bay Shore Dr., Peshawbestown; 534-7764.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Visits with Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in his house at the corner of Cass and East Front, downtown TC.

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.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Patricia Batta, author of "What Did You Do Before Dying"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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.

Community get-together, 3-6 p.m., share conversation, music food and information on community projects for positive change, soup and bread dinner provided by Blackbird Gardens, free; Carnegie Building, 451 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 525-8144 or 348-7047.

Santa Gymboree, 3-6:30 p.m., supervised open gym for children ages potty-trained to 12, also holiday crafts, light meal and visit from Santa, $15 for first child, $10 each additional child, extra $5 for photo with Santa, sponsored by Water's Edge Gymnastics Booster Club, proceeds benefit the competitive travel team, space limited; Water's Edge Gymnastics, 971 Lynch Dr., behind Geyer's Party Store, TC; 342-4291.

Live Nativity, performances at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., live actors, song, animals and choir, outdoors, followed by refreshments indoors; Atwood Christian Reformed Church, U.S. 31, 12 miles south of Charlevoix; 599-3290.

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

Music

Christmas Music in the Village, 10 a.m., Christmas music performed by Northport Community Band and carolers, at various sites, Northport.

Back Porch Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., Carols in the Round, listen, sing along or share favorite traditional, contemporary or world songs of the season, suggested donation $4/person, $10/family; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth.

Blissfest Music Organization's Solstice Celebration Concert, 8 p.m., featuring Seth Bernard and Daisy May Erlewine, advance tickets $12 adults, $6 students, $15/$7 at the door, $1 off Blissfest members and seniors, children 12/younger free with parent; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; advance tickets at the arts center, Grain Train, Copy Plus in Harbor Springs, at www.blissfest.org or call 348-7047.

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

Art

Art Babes Holiday Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., wide selection of handmade holiday gifts; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth St., TC; 228-6042 or 334-3377.

Holiday Art Bazaar, noon-4 p.m., Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by The 3 B's, cash bar, $7 admission, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

Etc.

Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Visits with Santa, 1-4 p.m., in his house at the corner of Cass and East Front, downtown TC.

Encore presentation of "How to Backpack Around the World," 2-4 p.m., by Robert Downes, author of "Planet Backpacker"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Monday, Dec. 22

Etc.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Holiday Nature Hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, south of South Airport Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.

Visits with Santa, 3-7 p.m., in his house at the corner of Cass and East Front, downtown TC.

Tuesday, Dec. 23

Etc.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Holiday Nature Hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, south of South Airport Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.

Visits with Santa, 3-7 p.m., in his house at the corner of Cass and East Front, downtown TC.

Wednesday, Dec. 24

Etc.

Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Visits with Santa, noon-3 p.m., in his house at the corner of Cass and East Front, downtown TC.

Benzie Area Church of Christ presents "An Evening in Bethlehem," 7 p.m., re-enactment of the first Christmas with live animals, samples of historic foods, followed by short service, free; at the church, 2460 Frankfort Highway, Frankfort; 882-4230.

Thursday, Dec. 25

Christmas Day

Community Meals Program's 19th annual Christmas Dinner, 1-3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 13th and Maple, TC; widowed, homeless, single adults, married, divorced, single parents with children, everyone welcome, donations of time, baked goods or monetary contributions needed; call Sandra Svec, 263-7130.

Community Christmas Dinner, 2 p.m., all ages welcome, free, donations appreciated, The Gathering Place, Honor; reservations needed by Dec. 20, 325-3720 or (877) 277-1306.

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.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Saturday, Dec. 27

Etc.

Reservation deadline for New Year's Eve Party, to be held 7-9 p.m. Dec. 31, dancing, appetizers and more, Benzie Bus available for rides; The Gathering Place, Honor; 325-3720 or (877) 277-1306.

Odaawe Gamik museum store, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center, 2304 N. West Bay Shore Dr., Peshawbestown; 534-7764.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Slide show and book signing, 1 p.m., by Meryl Estes and Caitlin Prentice, authors of "Biking the U.S. of Awesomeness," the story of their 2005 bike trip from Maine to Oregon told through their e-mail's home; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music House Museum presents "The Navigator," 5 and 7:30 p.m., silent film starring Buster Keaton, accompanied by Dale Zieger on the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, $15 adults, $13 seniors, $5 children; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; for tickets or questions, 938-9300 or treasures@musichouse.org.

Sunday, Dec. 28

Etc.

Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Model Railroad Clinic, 1-3 p.m., "Scenery 101: A Look at Basic Techniques for Turning Train Sets into Model Railroads" with Peter Magoun, owner of Trains & Things Hobbies, and Dave Capron who will examine rock casting; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313.

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.

Breathe Owl Breathe, 7 p.m. concert and potluck meal, bring a dish to share, $10 at the door, reservations appreciated; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945.

Murali Coryell Blues Band, 8-11 p.m. "Mistletoe Blues Concert," $5 cover; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; for tickets/details, 941-1930.

Monday, Dec. 29

Etc.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Mitten Days at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. reading of "The Mitten" by Jan Brett followed by mitten craft project, 1-3 p.m. scavenger hunt to find the letters of the alphabet featured in "M is for Mitten," learn about Michigan and participate in "mitts on" activities, free with museum admission ($6 ages 2/older), geared toward early elementary age children; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

Holiday Nature Hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, south of South Airport Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Etc.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Holiday Nature Hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, south of South Airport Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.

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.

Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

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

Meet PaleoJoe, 4 and 6 p.m. programs during First Night Cadillac, all events at First Night covered by the cost of a button ($7 advance, $10 at the door); Cadillac Middle School, Cadillac.

New Year's Eve Celebration, music by the Bill Sears Swingtet, City Park Grill, 432 E. Lake, Petoskey; 347-0101.

New Year's Eve celebration, music by Slabtown, free buffet 10 p.m.-midnight, free party favors and champagne toast at midnight, tickets $5 advance or $10 at the door; Lil Bo's, 540 W. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, go to www.slabtown.com.

New Year's Eve Party, 7-9 p.m., dancing, appetizers and more, Benzie Bus available for rides; The Gathering Place, Honor; reservations needed by Dec. 27, 325-3720 or (877) 277-1306.

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.

Bring in the New Year with "The King," buffet dinner, 8:30 p.m. Elvis Show, dancing to music by a DJ, champagne and party favors at midnight, $20 per person, $12.95 buffet only; Crystal Palace Lounge, 17170 Vondra Road, Thompsonville; reservations recommended, 378-3104 or www.crystalpalacelounge.com.

Thursday, Jan. 1

Etc.

New Year Psychic Fair, all day, tarot, astrology, massages, refreshments, more; Higher Self Bookstore, East Front Street, TC; 941-5805 or www.higherselfbookstore.com.

Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., $5 adults, $2 ages 4/older, free ages 3/younger, $20 for family pass for unlimited visits; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Friday, Jan. 2

Etc.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 8-10 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

Saturday, Jan. 3

Etc.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., stories and fun; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Holiday Nature Hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, south of South Airport Road, TC; www.natureiscalling.org.

Cross Country Ski by Lantern Light, 6-9 p.m., free, motor vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989)348-2537.

Thursday, Jan. 8

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., $10/person, $15/couple per lesson; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

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, Jan. 9

Interlochen

IAA Motion Picture Arts Screening, 7:30 p.m., free, DeRoy Center; 276-7800.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Art

Intuitive Watercolor Painting Workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with Betty Bea Washburn, for beginner to advanced watercolor artists, $75 registration fee due Jan. 4, materials not included; Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton Ave., Charlevoix; 547-2333.

Etc.

"Modest is the Hottest" event, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with Shari Braendel, speaker and author to Proverbs 31 Ministries, free color analysis, continental breakfast, workshops on body image, contemporary fashion and modesty, how to dress for your body type, and more, all women ages 8/older welcome, $20; New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg; for tickets or details, 258-8432.

Winter Trails Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., snowshoeing activities and demonstrations, free try-outs of traditional wood and modern styles of snowshoes, guided hikes, indoor programs,; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

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

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., stories and fun; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 8-10 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

"Super Soups and Stews" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., with Chef/educator Nancy Krcek Allen and Chef Lynne Brach, $125 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue De Vin, TC; (800) 969-4009.

Interlochen

IAA Student Playwright's Showcase, 7:30 p.m., free; Dendrinos Chapel; 276-7800.

Music

Bob Seeley and Bob Baldori in concert, 8 p.m., blues piano concert, $25 advance, $28 at the door $22 for Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Sunday, Jan. 11

Etc.

"Broadway Melody of 1940," 2 p.m. showing, featuring music by Cole Porter, donations appreciated; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 Wing St., Northport.

Music

"Sundays at Three" concert, 3 p.m., featuring pianist Winston Choi, $25 advance, $30 at the door, $8 students, sponsored by Chamber Music North; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.chambermusicnorth.com.

"Swamp Stomp Country" performance by The Wild Turkeys, 5 p.m., $15 in advance, $20 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; advance tickets at Union Street Station, EuroStop Cafe and Oryana Natural Foods Market, or call 941-1930.

Monday, Jan. 12

Dance

The National Russian Ballet Theatre presents "The Sleeping Beauty," 7 p.m., $25 adults, $5 students, part of Crooked Tree Arts Center's Virginia McCune Performing Arts Series; Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center, Harbor Springs; for tickets/details, www.crookedtree.org or 347-4337.

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Art

Fabric Bowl class, 1-4 p.m., make a fabric bowl by fusing fabrics on Pellon and free-motion machine stitching with instructor Ann Loveless, beginners welcome; $35 members, $45 non-members; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th St., Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Etc.

Program by author/humanitarian Greg Mortenson, 7 p.m., followed by reception and book signing, Mortenson founded Central Asia Institute and is author of several books including "Three Cups of Tea," advance tickets $20 adults, $10 students with valid ID, $25 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553, visit www.dennosmuseum.org or purchase at the Milliken Auditorium box office.

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Thursday, Jan. 15

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., $10/person, $15/couple per lesson; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

Swirl at Crooked Tree Arts Center, 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres, "Flavors of Portugal" theme, $10 advance, $12.50 the day of event when available; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337, www.crookedtree.org, or Esperance, 237-9300 or www.esperancewine.com.

Friday, Jan. 16

Etc.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 8-10 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

Interlochen

Michael Philip Mossman with the Interlochen Arts Academy Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $14 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, 276-7800 or (800) 681-5920.

Music

The Whitfield Company in concert, 8 p.m., gospel music tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Etc.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., stories and fun; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Cross Country Ski by Lantern Light, 6-9 p.m., free, motor vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989)348-2537.

Interlochen

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

Music

Back Porch Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., featuring Robin Lee Berry with Michael Ann Erlewine, followed by open mic, suggested donation $4 per person, $10 per family, light refreshments available; The Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth.

Sunday, Jan. 18

Etc.

Hartwick Pines winter lecture series, 2 p.m., "Winter Logging: A Visual History of Logging in Northern Michigan," free, refreshments served; Michigan Forest Visitor Center auditorium, Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Music

Singer/songwriter Vance Gilbert, 5 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; advance tickets at Union Street Station, EuroStop Cafe, Oryana Natural Foods Market, or call 941-1930.

Monday, Jan. 19

Art

Cabin Fever Watercolor Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today and Jan. 20, with Shirley Bishop, all skill levels welcome, some materials available for purchase in class, $125 members, $140 non-members; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Thursday, Jan. 22

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., $10/person, $15/couple per lesson; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

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.

Saturday, Jan. 24

Art

Opening reception for Juried Photography Exhibition, 2-4 p.m., on view through April 4; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Etc.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., stories and fun; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Cadillac Wexford Public Library, 11 a.m.-noon discussion of historic novels with Peg Herring, free; 1-4 p.m. "Write, Edit, Publish Workshop," also with Herring, $20 Library Friends, $25 all others, registration required; at the library, 411 S. Lake St., Cadillac; Vicki Essenmacher, 779-0559.

"Handmade Pastas and Sauces" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., with Chef/educator Nancy Krcek Allen and Chef Lynne Brach, $125 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue De Vin, TC; (800) 969-4009.

Guided snowshoe hike, 1 p.m., free, showshoes provided if necessary, motor vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency's Gift of Warmth Gala, 6:30-11 p.m., $30 includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks, chocolates, silent auction and dancing, proceeds will be used for heating assistance; Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., TC; tickets available at the agency, 3963 Three Mile Road, TC.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 8-10 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

Interlochen

Cuban band Tiempo Libre with the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., $21 adults, $18 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, 276-7800 or (800) 681-5920.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Music

Monday, Jan. 26

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Music

An evening of Scottish fiddle and cello music with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, 7:30 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Cuppa Joe's, Patisserie Amie and Oryana Natural Foods Market or call 929-3254.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Etc.

Wednesday Women's Night, 6-9 p.m., refreshments, trail adventures, clinics and more, $14 per person, $38 for season pass; Timber Ridge, RV & Recreation Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, TC; 947-2770.

Thursday, Jan. 29

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., $10/person, $15/couple per lesson; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Friday, Jan. 30

Etc.

NBC's Last Comic Standing, 7 and 9:30 p.m., featuring top five finalists from the competition, $35/$45/$55; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 8-10 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

Saturday, Jan. 31

Dance

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theater presents excerpts from "A Midsummer Night's Faery Tale," 11 a.m., free, for children of all ages; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Etc.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., stories and fun; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Cross Country Ski by Lantern Light, 6-9 p.m., free, motor vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989)348-2537.

Interlochen

IAA Student Art Exhibition, 6 p.m., free, Gallery.

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