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Thursday, March 4
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Off the Wall Film Series, 6 p.m. soup and bread dinner, 7 p.m. showing of "Elsa and Fred," in Spanish with subtitles, reservations needed for the meal only, bring your own beverage, donations appreciated to help offset costs; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; Nancy Ludwa, 377-7034 or aldenlib@torchlake.com.
The Traverse Area Antique Club, 6:30 p.m. coffee, 7 p.m. meeting and program on railroad memorabilia and collecting by George Gregory, anyone interested in antiques is welcome; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., "Snow Leopards of the Tien Shan Mountains" presented by Jessica Pociask, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Community Cinema Series, 7 p.m. showing of "Dirt! The Movie," free admission; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; www.wcmu.org/tv.
Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society meeting and program, 7 p.m., program on Old Mission Peninsula Township parks by Paula Kelley; Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, TC; Nancy Warne, 223-4662 or nancylw@pentel.net.
Interlochen
Visiting Artist Lecture, 7 p.m., by printmaker and installation artist Aaron Wilson, free, public welcome; Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Center for Visual Arts, Interlochen Center for the Arts, M-137, Interlochen; 276-5920.
Friday, March 5
Art
Traverse Area Camera Club's Student Photography Competition Reception and Awards Presentation, 5-8 p.m., top 39 winners will have their work displayed through April 1; Warehouse Lounge, by Cuppa Joe, Warehouse District, downtown TC; www.tacconline.org.
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, beginners and experienced dancers welcome, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1700.
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Slush Cup Weekend, frozen fish toss, shovel racing, Fruity Suity, Seal Slide, Silly Slalom and more; Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.
Book signing, 10:30-11:30 a.m., by Rhoda Janzen, author of "Mennonite in a Little Black Dress," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Cinema Curiosa, doors open at 7:30 p.m. for 8 p.m. screening of "Wattstax," a musical and cultural film about the 1972 Watts Summer Festival, free, donations welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Interlochen
IAA Theatre Company presents "Hotel Paradiso," 7:30 p.m., $14 adults, $12 seniors, $9 students; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Seven-piece "Little Big Band" Jazz North, 8-11 p.m., jazz standards, Latin, blues and some classic rock; Lil Bo, 540 W. Front St., TC.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Saturday, March 6
Dance
Chance to Dance at the Opera House, Tango workshop 4-5:30 p.m., Blues Dance Workshop 5:45-7:15 p.m., $5 for one workshop, $7 for both, dancing 8 p.m.-midnight (admission $12 adults, $20 couples, $7 students), cash bar, appetizers and variety of dance and music styles, everyone welcome, sponsored by NMC Dance Club; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for details, call Mykl Werth, 499-9793.
Etc.
Slush Cup Weekend, frozen fish toss, shovel racing, Fruity Suity, Seal Slide, Silly Slalom and more; Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.
ASBA Snowmobile Club's Antique & Vintage Snowmobile Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., six judging classes, Peegeo's Food & Spirits, 525 High Lake Road, TC; www.asba.us.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., "Winter Roots" theme, featuring winter root vegetables and greens, recipes available; Market Breakfast Sandwiches available 10 a.m.-noon, $5 donation to benefit market events and activities; indoors, Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market featuring "We ART What We Eat" edible art show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., market-goers will have an opportunity to vote for best of show in each category with voting proceeds going to local food banks; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Back to the Basics DIY Workshop Series, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., "Learn the Ins & Outs of Green Building" with Max Strickland of Northern Evergreen Services, donations accepted, sponsored by ISLAND, Odom Re-Use and Eco-Building Products; at Eco-Building Products, 130 Hall St., TC; www.artmeetsearth.org or 668-6361.
Chateau Chantal "I Like Meat" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m. with Chef-Educator Nancy Krcek Allen and Chef Lynne Brach, $125 per person, bring apron, chef's knife and an appetite; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, Old Mission Peninsula; for tickets or details, visit www.chateauchantal.com.
Reception to honor Dorothy Westrate, 1-3 p.m., to celebrate her more than 50 years of service, light refreshments, music by keyboardist Bethel Kohler, public welcome; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley.
Winter Survival program, 1-3 p.m., all ages welcome, join survival specialist Bill Brietzke on an excursion on the Sabin Trail, dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations needed; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Friends of the Cadillac Public Library present "The First Forty Years of the Cadillac Area -- 1872-1912," 1 p.m., narrated slide program by the Wexford County Historical Society; Cadillac-Wexford Public Library, 411 S. Lake St., Cadillac; 510-9047.
Suds & Snow event, 2-6:30 p.m., snowshoeing plus microbrew and food tasting, live music and more, $20 in advance, $30 at the door includes commemorative pint glass, two tasting tickets and trail pass, additional beer and food tasting tickets $1 each; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Road, TC; for details or tickets, call 947-2770 or visit www.timberridgeresort.net.
Chili Cook Off and Pie Contest, doors open 4 p.m., judging begins at 5:30 p.m., all-you-can-eat chili $5 adults, free for 5/younger, plus "Hall of Flame" contest to crown the person who can eat the most Habanero peppers, pie judging and auction, cash bar, portion of proceeds benefit local food pantries, sponsored by Manton Area Chamber of Commerce; Manton High School, Manton; Jaimie Fellows, 920-6617.
Fleda Brown book launch, 6-8 p.m., for her book titled "Driving with Dvorak"; Brilliant Books, 305 St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay.
Gopherwood Concerts presents "A Night of Wine and Chocolate II," 8 p.m., wine tasting and all-you-can-eat chocolate hors d'oeuvres, music by the Gopher-Broke band, silent auction $35, sponsored by Gopherwood Concerts and Wexford County Historical Society; Wexford County Historical Museum, Cadillac; for tickets or details, call Paul Brown, 775-2813, tickets also available at Toy Town, downtown Cadillac.
Interlochen
Opening reception, 6:30 p.m., "Living Room" exhibition by printmaker and installation artist Aaron Wilson, free, public welcome; Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Center for Visual Arts, Interlochen Center for the Arts, M-137, Interlochen; 276-5920.
IAA Theatre Company presents "Hotel Paradiso," 7:30 p.m., $14 adults, $12 seniors, $9 students; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Friends of Fine Arts Winter Concert Series presents Graham Parsons and the Go 'Rounds, 7:30 p.m., $12 adults, $5 students, to benefit fine art programs at Suttons Bay Schools; Old Art Building, Leland; purchase tickets at Leelanau Books, Leland; Brilliant Books, Suttons Bay; and at the door; for details, call 271-4983.
Crooked Tree Arts Center presents saxophonist Otis Murphy, 8 p.m., accompanied by his wife, pianist Haruko Murphy, adults $20 non-members, $15 members, students $10 non-members, $5 members, $50 patron seating; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Sunday, March 7
Etc.
Slush Cup Weekend, frozen fish toss, shovel racing, Fruity Suity, Seal Slide, Silly Slalom and more; Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.
Peegeo's Vintage Snowmobile Fun Ride and Lunch in the Woods, 9;30 a.m. registration, ride starts 11 a.m. sharp, for sleds 1985/older, newer sleds welcome to ride in the back, $15 registration fee includes hot lunch and coffee on the trail; Peegeo's, 525 High Lake Road, TC; 941-0313.
Great Lakes Children's Museum Funday Sunday, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., "Water, Splashes and the Bay" with local artist Adam Van Houton, children will explore watercolor painting and create a picture of the Bay, all materials provided, appropriate for children ages 3/older, children 5/younger will need adult help, included in museum admission of $6/person for ages 2/older; at the museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.
Bay Select Film Series, 2 and 5 p.m. showings of "Munyurangabo," a film from Rwanda, public welcome, $8.50 for non-subscribers; Bay Theatre, 214 St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-3772.
Interlochen
IAA Theatre Company presents "Hotel Paradiso," 2 p.m., $14 adults, $12 seniors, $9 students; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Traverse Symphony Orchestra Family Concert presents "Peter and the Wolf," 2:30 p.m. hands-on instrument petting zoo and music-related activities, 3 p.m. performance; free admission; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 947-7120 or www.traversesymphony.org.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Monday, March 8
Etc.
International Women's Day Luncheon, 11 a.m., all women who wear red, purple, pink, black hats ... or no hats, reservations required, participants will order from the menu; Ruby Tuesdays, 1764 U.S. 31 North, TC.
Bay Select Film Series, 6 p.m. showing of "Munyurangabo," a film from Rwanda, public welcome, $8.50 for non-subscribers; Bay Theatre, 214 St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-3772.
Gaylord Area Zonta Tribute Dessert Buffet, 6 p.m., gourmet desserts, exotic fruits and seasonal berries with coffee/tea or cash bar, $15 per person, $105/table for eight, proceeds benefit The Caring Closet, a free clothing resource for area families; Otsego Club & Resort, Gaylord; (989) 370-3335 or info@gaylordzonta.org for tickets or details.
IndyFlix@theState returns, 6 p.m. showing of "The People Speak," a film by the late Howard Zinn; The State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse auditions for "Noises Off," 7 p.m., participants asked to be prompt as auditions open with group exercise, scripts available for perusal; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Tuesday, March 9
Etc.
Peepers "Here Come the Birds" program, 10-11:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5 and their parents, seasonal nature themes, both indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
"From the Farm to Your Cup" free coffee cupping, 5-6:30 p.m., with Chris Treter, co-founder of Higher Grounds coffee roasting company; Cafe Crema, 300 E. Front St., suite 104, TC; 421-JAVA or www.crematc.com.
Bay Select Film Series, 6 p.m. showing of "Munyurangabo," a film from Rwanda, public welcome, $8.50 for non-subscribers; Bay Theatre, 214 St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-3772.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., "Penguins of Antarctica" by Akos Hivekovics, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse auditions for "Noises Off," 7 p.m., participants asked to be prompt as auditions open with group exercise, scripts available for perusal; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Wednesday, March 10
Etc.
Books 'n' Brie Book Club, 4 p.m. discussion of "Cutting For Stone" by Abraham Verghese, led by Sue Straebel; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318 or aldenlib@torchlake.com.
Thursday, March 11
Etc.
"Swirl" at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, 6-7:30 p.m., live music, wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres from City Park Grill, $10 advance, $12.50 the day of the event when available; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Wings of Wonder presents "The Wonders of Raptors" program, 6:30 p.m., with live raptors, free, public invited; Charlevoix Public Library, 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; contact the library, 547-2651, or Wings of Wonder, 326-4663 or wow@wingsofwonder.org.
Insight and Inspiration Speaker Series, 7 p.m., "Setting in Pursuit of a Dream" by Alisha Glass, three-time consecutive NCAA Division I Title champion volleyball setter for Penn State, open to all ages, $10 adults, $4 advance/$5 at the door for students, $25 family rate, proceeds benefit Leland Educational Foundations; Leland Public High School gym, Leland; advance tickets at Leland Public School office, Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse, Lake Leelanau, and The Front Porch, Suttons Bay; www.lelandeducationalfoundation.org.
Manga Book Club, 7 p.m., "Azumanga Daioh," for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Friday, March 12
Dance
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, beginners and experienced dancers welcome, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1700.
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Community Talent Show, 7 p.m., featuring a 1950s theme, proceeds benefit Forest Area PTO; Forest Area High School, Fife Lake.
Traverse City Figure Skating Club (formerly Twin Bays Skating Club) presents "Sun and Sea on Ice," 7 p.m., $13 in advance, $15 the day of the show; Centre Ice, 1600 Chartwell, TC; for tickets, call 492-6847.
Music
Celtic band Dervish, 8 p.m., award-winning band from County Sligo, Ireland, $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Manistee Civic Players and West Shore Community College present "Gypsy," 7:30 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, Maple Street, Manistee; for tickets or details, call (800) 836-0717, 843-5507, or visit www.ramsdell-theater.org or www.westshore.edu.
Saturday, March 13
Art
Open Studio, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. featuring new oil and acrylic paintings; Glenn Wolff Studio, 230 E. 14th St., Studio D, TC; 941-0077 or view a preview at www.glennwolff.com.
Dance
Bayside Travellers Dance Society host two contra dances, 2-5 p.m. intermediate contra dance for experienced dancers; 7-7:45 p.m. beginners' workshop, 8-11 p.m. contra dance for everyone, no experience needed; music by Ontario band the O'Schraves, all dances taught/called by Lisa Joy Ornstein of Chicago, afternoon dance $12 adults, $10 students and members; evening dance $10 adults, $8 members, $6 students with ID; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 313-2596 or www.dancetc.com.
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Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., indoors, Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Beginning Birder's Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, all ages, free hosted by GT Audubon Club; no reservations; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Psychic Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tarot readings, channeling, reiki, astrology, massages, refreshments and more; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805.
Re-enactment of 1848 Women's Rights Convention, 1-3 p.m., audience invited to dress in the time period of a favorite historical or role-model woman, free, donations welcome; Northwestern Michigan College Fine Arts Auditorium, main campus, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1065.
Traverse City Figure Skating Club (formerly Twin Bays Skating Club) presents "Sun and Sea on Ice," 1:30 and 7 p.m., $13 in advance, $15 the day of the show; Centre Ice, 1600 Chartwell, TC; for tickets, call 492-6847.
St. Patrick's Day Parade, 1:30 p.m., staging area on North Hall St., parade will travel on Front Street to Pine to State Street, to Park, north on Park to East Front Street and back to Hall Street; post parade activities include entertainment by the Wild Sullys under a tent on the deck at North Peak Brewing, West Front, TC.
Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by author Patti Aikin and several of the local artists who illustrated "Crossings," light refreshments served, galleries open, books and limited edition prints of the illustrations on sale; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Book signing and reading, 3-5 p.m., of "Driving with Dvorak" by author Fleda Brown; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
2Lads Vertical Tasting, 3-5 p.m., taste all three of 2Lands vintages in one sitting, $50 per person, space limited to 20 people; 2Lads Winery, Old Mission Peninsula, TC; 223-7722 or e-mail info@2lwinery.com.
Irish Comedy Tour, 8 p.m., the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub combined with a trio of comedians, $22 reserved seats, bar service available; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.
Comedy For a Cause II, 8 p.m., with comedians Bob Zany, Greg Warren and David Dyer, $35 reserved seating, proceeds benefit Suttons Bay Community First Inc.; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; for tickets, visit www.startickets.com, for more information, visit www.laugh313.com.
Music
Uncle Kracker with Rehab, $22 +handling advance, 18/older with proper ID; Ground Zero Nightclub, 1669 S. Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300 or www.groundzeroonline.com.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Manistee Civic Players and West Shore Community College present "Gypsy," 7:30 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, Maple Street, Manistee; for tickets or details, call (800) 836-0717, 843-5507, or visit www.ramsdell-theater.org or www.westshore.edu.
Sunday, March 14
Art
"An Art Affair" for middle-school students, 1-3 p.m., "Manga Art" with Kristi Phillips, free, for students in grades six-eight, supplies provided; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Etc.
St. Patrick's Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., take-out dinners and kid-friendly selections available, tickets at the door $12 adults, $4 children, proceeds benefit Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, sponsored by Leland Community United Methodist Church; held at Leland School cafeteria, 200 N. Grand Ave., Leland; 256-9161.
Lucky Leprechaun Ball, 5 p.m., music by Song of the Lakes, Danny Boy singing contest, Irish trivia contest, Couch Potato Auction, family-friendly, admission $10 adults, free for 15/younger, kids' menu with items less than $5, sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians to benefit the Father Fred Foundation; Kilkenny's Irish Public House, 400 W. Front St., TC; advance tickets at Nolan's Tobacco Shop, the Father Fred Foundation, North Peak, Kilkenny's or at the door.
Music
Mel Larimer Concert Series presents pianist Jim Hendricks, 4 p.m., suggested donation $15 adults, $5 students or $40 families; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698 or www.fcctc.org for details.
Eastern Michigan University Chamber Choir concert, 7 p.m., featuring the West Senior High School Choral-Aires; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Manistee Civic Players and West Shore Community College present "Gypsy," 2 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, Maple Street, Manistee; for tickets or details, call (800) 836-0717, 843-5507, or visit www.ramsdell-theater.org or www.westshore.edu.
Monday, March 15
Etc.
Fundraiser for Third Level Crisis Center's Transitional Living Program, 5-9 p.m., music by The Brotherz Groove, food and drink specials, silent auction, all cash donations, 50 percent of sales and 25 percent of tips benefit Third Level; Lil Bo Pub & Grille, 540 W. Front St., TC.
Northwestern Michigan College Talent Show, 6 p.m., free; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC.
Porterhouse Productions presents Celtic Crossroads with special guest GT Pipes & Drums, doors open 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Irish music and dancing, $22 advance, $25 the day of the show, general admission, family-friendly show; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; advance tickets available at the Opera House, Oryana Natural Foods and at www.porterhouseproductions.com.
Music
Antrim County Community Choir rehearsals begin, 7 p.m., in preparation for May 30 "Sweet Land of Liberty" patriotic cantata; Bellaire Community United Methodist Church, 401 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6176.
Tuesday, March 16
Etc.
Peepers "Wearin' of the Green" program, 10-11:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5 and their parents, indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
UpNorth Media Center Speaker Series presents "Story Collecting: Radio/Print/TV," 6:30 p.m., Peter Payette, Anne Stanton and Bill Froehlich will discuss story collecting from the vantage points of radio, print and TV, free, public invited, no reservations needed; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; www.upnorthmedia.org or 929-3696.
Grand Traverse Hiking Club program, 7 p.m., "Backpacking in Glacier National Park" by Bert Courson, guests welcome; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC.
Wednesday, March 17
Art
Artists' reception, 6-8 p.m., for Elizabeth Abeel's drawing students, exhibit of their work on view through March; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Etc.
St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl, noon, starting at Minerva's in the Park Place Hotel, 301 E. State St., and traveling to various locations in downtown TC.
Best Tastes of Gaylord, 5:30-9 p.m., progressive tasting of entrees, hors d'oeuvres and desserts from the area's finest restaurants, $25 before March 16, $30 at the door if event is not sold out, sponsored by Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce; Otsego Club and Resort, Gaylord; for tickets or details, call (989) 732-6333 or e-mail karen@gaylordchamber.com.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., "Cooking with Beer St. Patrick's Day Special" theme, complimentary samples throughout cooking demonstration, $15 per person (applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill when they have a three-course meal immediately after the demo), reservations recommended; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for details or reservations, call 534-6800.
Thursday, March 18
Art
Talk About Art Series, 7:30 p.m., "Regionalism Revisited" by retired art history professor Sada Omoto, focusing on art, artists and the culture of northwest lower Michigan; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or info@glenarborart.org.
Etc.
International Affairs Forum, 5:15 p.m. reception, 6-7:15 p.m. lecture on "Game Changers-India's First Decade of the 21st Century" by Ron Somers, president of the U.S.-India Business Council, $10; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; advance tickets available through the NMC Extended Educational Services office, 995-1700 or ees@nmc.edu.
Pageturners Book Group, 7 p.m. discussion of Garth Stein's "Art of Racing in the Rain," new members welcome, copies available on a first come, first served basis; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 223-7700.
North Country Trail Association Open House, 7 p.m., with program on the history of the trail, how to make the most of your North Country Trail experience and how to become involved; Boyne Valley Fire & Rescue, 2286 Railroad St., Boyne Falls; (989) 289-4477 or visit www.northcountrytrail.org/tbw/.
Friday, March 19
Art
Opening Reception, 6-9 p.m., "Go Figure" exhibit of paintings, prints, mixed media and sculptural works by Paul Andrzejewski, Steve Hall, Judith Hitz, Meredith Krell, Shanna Robinson and Steve Toornman, exhibit open by appointment through March 26; Krell Toornman Studio, 205 Stover Road, Charlevoix; 547-5923.
Etc.
Vintage Toy Exhibit, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., from the Con Foster Museum collection and private collections, Museum of History also open to visitors;, admission $5 adults, $2 children 4/older, free children 3/younger; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.com.
TADL BATL multi-game open play, 3-5:30 p.m., all ages, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Traverse City Hunting & Fishing Expo, 4-9 p.m., daily general admission tickets $5 adults, $4 teens, free for children 12/younger when accompanied by a paying adult; Grand Traverse County Civic Center/Howe Arena, 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., TC; www.tchuntfishexpo.com.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Manistee Civic Players and West Shore Community College present "Gypsy," 7:30 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, Maple Street, Manistee; for tickets or details, call (800) 836-0717, 843-5507, or visit www.ramsdell-theater.org or www.westshore.edu.
Saturday, March 20
Art
"Varanasi: Photographs by Larry K. Snider" exhibit opens, photographic series on the city of Varanasi on the left bank of the Ganges River in India, on view through June 13, Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.
Dance
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble from southern India, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1553.
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., indoors, Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Traverse City Hunting & Fishing Expo, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., daily general admission tickets $6 adults, $4 teens, free for children 12/younger when accompanied by a paying adult; Grand Traverse County Civic Center/Howe Arena, 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., TC; www.tchuntfishexpo.com.
"Build a Bluebird House" workshop, 10 a.m., all ages welcome, children 11/younger must be accompanied by an adult, class fees apply and advance payment requested, bring a hammer and a Philips screwdriver, hosted by Grass River Natural Area; Bellaire High School art room, Bellaire; for details or to register, call 533-8314 or e-mail info@grassriver.org.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Vintage Toy Exhibit, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., from the Con Foster Museum collection and private collections, Museum of History also open to visitors;, admission $5 adults, $2 children 4/older, free children 3/younger; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.com.
Recognizing Unwanted Invaders program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., recommended for adults and teens, learn management options for invasive trees, shrubs and other plants in the area with Land Management Specialist Robin Christensen. $5 donation suggested, no reservations; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Jennifer Flynn, author and illustrator of "Clarissa: A True Fairytale"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Chateau Chantal "Techniques of Spanish Cooking and Tapas" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m. with Chef-Educator Nancy Krcek Allen and Chef Lynne Brach, $125/person, bring apron, chef's knife and an appetite; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, Old Mission Peninsula; for tickets or details, visit www.chateauchantal.com.
Smash Bros. Brawl tournament play, 1-4 p.m., free, for ages 12/older, children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Benefit Basketball Game for Benzie County Special Olympics Area 2, 6 p.m., between the Benzie County Sheriff's Department, state troopers, TV 9&10 All Stars and the Benzie Special Olympics' Basketball Team, $5 adults, $3 students, free for ages 9/younger; Benzie Central High School gym, Benzonia; advance tickets at Stapleton's Corner Store, A.Papano's in Beulah and Benzie Sheriff's Department, also at the door; for details, call (989) 493-1747.
Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., at the observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Music
Spring concert by singer/songwriter Andre Villoch, 1:30 p.m., music for guitar and vocals, refreshments served, free; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085 or www.tadl.org/eastbay.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Manistee Civic Players and West Shore Community College present "Gypsy," 7:30 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, Maple Street, Manistee; for tickets or details, call (800) 836-0717, 843-5507, or visit www.ramsdell-theater.org or www.westshore.edu.
Sunday, March 21
Art
"An Art Affair" for middle-school students, 1-3 p.m., "The Art of Origami" with Tory Dueweke, free, for students in grades six-eight, all supplies provided; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Etc.
Vintage Toy Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., from the Con Foster Museum collection and private collections, Museum of History also open to visitors;, admission $5 adults, $2 children 4/older, free children 3/younger; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.com.
Traverse City Hunting & Fishing Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily general admission tickets $6 adults, $4 teens, free for children 12/younger when accompanied by a paying adult; Grand Traverse County Civic Center/Howe Arena, 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., TC; www.tchuntfishexpo.com.
Family Fun Fest to benefit Boots for Kids, 2-9 p.m., six live bands, silent auction, raffle, face painting, juggler, cartoonist, balloons and Guitar Hero, $5 at the door, $4 per person when purchasing 10 or more tickets online, admission does not include on-site food and beverage purchases, billiards, putt-putt golf, bowling, mechanical bull riding and video games; Wilderness Crossing complex, 1355 Silver Lake Cross Blvd, Chum's Corner, TC; 943-0893; to purchase tickets online go to www.wildernesscrossing.com.
Music
Gopherwood Concerts present Dick Siegel and the Brandos, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students, at the door $12 and $6, house concert, seating limited; Paul and Nancy Brown residence, 4320 E. 46 Road, Cadillac; for tickets or directions, call 775-2813.
Theater
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore," 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Manistee Civic Players and West Shore Community College present "Gypsy," 2 p.m., Ramsdell Theatre, Maple Street, Manistee; for tickets or details, call (800) 836-0717, 843-5507, or visit www.ramsdell-theater.org or www.westshore.edu.
Monday, March 22
Tuesday, March 23
Etc.
Peepers "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" program, 10-11:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5 and their parents, indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Free "World Slavery: The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music" lecture and concert, by Ray Kamalay, noon at Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC, 995-1155; and 7 p.m. at North Central Michigan College library, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey; 348-6705.
Jazz 'n' Joes dinner and music fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., sloppy joe dinner, with music at 5:15 p.m. Junior High Cadet Band, 5:45 p.m. Varsity Band, and 6:15 p.m. Symphonic Band, $4 per person, proceeds go toward band room rehearsal space expansion; Grand Traverse Academy, 1245 Hammond Road, TC; tickets available from any GT Academy band member or in the school office.
Kenyan Safari Acrobats, 7 p.m., free but tickets required; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; free tickets available at the Office of Student Life in West Hall, Dennos Museum Center front desk, Horizon Books and Oryana Natural Foods; for details, call 995-1043.
Wednesday, March 24
Etc.
Cabin Fever College enrichment class, 2 p.m., Organic Gardening II with Carolyn Royal, free; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; to sign up for class, call 331-4318; for details, call Lynn Durling, 322-2559.
"Around the World in 90 Minutes," 7 p.m., by Marty Essen, author/photographer of "Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents," free; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1043.
Interlochen
Tomie dePaola's "Strega Nona: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., $9 to $16; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, 276-7800 or (800) 681-5920.
Thursday, March 25
Etc.
Easter Dinner, 4-6 p.m., public invited, suggested donation $2.50 ages 60/older, $5.25 ages 59/younger, salad bar available for an additional $2.25 for all ages; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Traverse Area District Library, 6:30 p.m. Manga Book Club, screening of an anime movie, for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; and 7 p.m. Live! @ the Library program on the Appalachian Trail by Tim Keenan, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
"Mosaic" dance and visual arts residency performance, 7 p.m., featuring all third-grade students in Benzie County, in cooperation with Crystal Lake Art Center and Michigan Dance Collective; Benzie Central Auditorium, Benzonia; 352-4151 or clartcenter@sbcglobal.net.
Friday, March 26
Saturday, March 27
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., indoors, Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Wine Immersion Seminar, meet at 11 a.m. in the Hospitality/Breakfast room, 11:15 a.m. vineyard walk, 1 p.m. Peasant's Lunch, 2:30-3:30 p.m. winery education and the art and science of tasting, 6:30 p.m. dinner; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, Old Mission Peninsula; for price, tickets or details, call (800) 969-4009 or visit www.chateauchantal.com.
An Introduction to Native Trees and Shrubs, 1-2 p.m., recommended for adults and teens, overview of native tree and shrub species, where they grow best, size at maturity and growth requirements, $5 donation suggested, no reservations; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Music
Community Jam Session, 6 p.m., all musicians welcome, $5 donation appreciated, proceeds benefit local charities; Frankfort Eagles Club, Frankfort; 352-9811.
Sunday, March 28
Art
"An Art Affair" for middle-school students, 1-3 p.m., "an Afternoon of Caricatures" with Kait Laurell, free, for students in grades six-eight, all supplies provided; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Etc.
Cabin Fever College enrichment class, 2 p.m., "Island Republics: Iceland and Malta" with Lynn Durling, free; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; to sign up for class, call 331-4318; for details, call Durling, 322-2559.
Music
Sleder's "On The Porch" Concert Series presents Bill Staines, 4 p.m., smoke-free, $15 advance, $18 at the door; Sleder's Family Tavern, 717 Randolph St., TC; advance tickets at Sleder's and Oryana Natural Foods or by calling 947-9213.
Monday, March 29
Etc.
Spring Break at the Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. daily through April 2, family activities for all ages, program includes time on the trails, so dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Tuesday, March 30
Etc.
No Peepers program, due to spring break; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Spring Break at the Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. daily through April 2, family activities for all ages, program includes time on the trails, so dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Wednesday, March 31
Etc.
Spring Break at the Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. daily through April 2, family activities for all ages, program includes time on the trails, so dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
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