Entertainment Calendar: 03/12/2010

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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.

Etc.

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.

Interlochen

Interlochen Dance Ensemble Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, M-137, Interlochen; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., "Bring on the Green" theme, salad and braising greens, baked goods and breads with a green twist; 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.

Interlochen

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

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.

Interlochen

Interlochen Dance Ensemble Winter Concert, 2 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, M-137, Interlochen; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

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.

East Bay Knitting Club, 6-8 p.m., bring a project or skill to share or learn to knit with "expert knitter" Joan Costley, everyone welcome; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; for details, call 922-2085 or visit www.tadl.org/eastbay.

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.

"Art, Film and Philosophy: The Power of Residency Programs," 6:30-8:30 p.m., information about the new Hill Houses Residency Program in Bellaire and presentation by ISLAND Director Amanda Kik featuring local award-winning authors Holly Wren Spaulding and Stephanie Mills, donations accepted; Antrim County Building, 205 E. Cayuga St., Bellaire; 480-4515 or yvonne@artmeetsearthy.org.

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 http://www.northcountrytrail.org/tbw/.

Traverse Area Camera Club, 7 p.m. meeting and program by professional photographer Chris Doyle, public welcome; The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, 701 Westminster, TC; John Russell, 883-1588.

Theater

The Cadillac High School Drama Club presents "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," 7 p.m., admission $5, tickets available at the door; Cadillac High School Community Auditorium, Cadillac; 779-0072.

Benzie Central High School presents "The Sound of Music," 7 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students/seniors; Benzie Central Auditorium, 9200 Homestead Road, Benzonia; tickets available at the Benzie Central High School box office 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 15-19.

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.

Music

The Cabbage Shed presents A Night of Irish Music, 8 p.m., with Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler, $10 in advance at www.smokinsleddogrecords.com or at the Cabbage Shed until 4 p.m. the day of the show, $12 at the door; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9843.

Theater

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

All Ages Square Dance and Musical Jam, 7-10 p.m., doors open 6:45 p.m., dancing 7-9 p.m., musical jam/open mic 9-10 p.m., dance steps taught throughout the evening, no prior dance experience needed, suggested donation $5 per person or $20 per family, free for children 5/younger, sponsored by Manistee Benzie Area Children's Chorus of Arcadia; Pleasant Valley Community Center, Glovers Lake Road, Arcadia; 889-5777.

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., "Celebrate Spring with a Tea Party" theme featuring Light of Day organic teas and authentic crumpets and other petite delights, enjoy "Tea and Your Choice of Crumpets" for a donation to benefit market activities and events; 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.

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, sold out; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, Old Mission Peninsula; 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.

Back Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m., featuring Conrad Gold and Kelly Shively, open mic/session time will follow scheduled performance, $5 per person, $10 per family, donations go to scheduled performers; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth.

Theater

Benzie Central High School presents "The Sound of Music," 7 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students/seniors; Benzie Central Auditorium, 9200 Homestead Road, Benzonia.

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.

Funday Sunday, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., "Acting as Animals" activities and acting exercises with local educator and director Bill Church, for children ages 3/older, children 5/younger will need adult help, includes in museum admission of $6 for ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

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 house concert by 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

Monday, March 22

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre Repertory Company presents Shakespeare's "Hamlet," 7 p.m., $5 at the door; Mary Schmuckal Studio Theatre at the Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210.

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.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre Repertory Company presents Shakespeare's "Hamlet," 7 p.m., $5 at the door; Mary Schmuckal Studio Theatre at the Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210.

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

Art

A "Dare to Draw in 3-D" family program with Mark Kistler, 6:30-7:30 p.m., bring pencil, paper and something on which to write, suggested donation $5 per person or $20 per family, proceeds benefit Andre's Place; Northwestern Michigan College, Scholar Hall, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 631-2477.

Etc.

Young Adults Books2Movies, 3:30 p.m. showing of "New Moon" from the Twilight Saga, free snacks and prizes, recommended for ages 13/older; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley.

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.

Green Drinks, 5-7 p.m., monthly social gathering for eco-conscious area residents; The Shed (next to the Blue Tractor), South Union Street, TC.

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.

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.

University of Michigan Arts Chorale concert, 7 p.m., free; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; www.artschorale.com.

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.

Wednesday, March 31

Etc.

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