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Friday, Jan. 29
Art
"Meet the Artist" reception, 4-6 p.m., one-man eclectic exhibit by Robert Fitzke, on view through May 5; West Michigan Bank & Trust, 501 Main St., Frankfort; 352-9655.
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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Women's History Project Book Discussion Group, noon discussion of Lily Koppel's "The Red Leather Diary," attendees don't need to have read the book, sack lunches encouraged, dessert and beverages provided; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-1065.
Comedian Mike Stanley, doors open 7 p.m., 8 p.m. performance, $10; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; www.insideoutgallery.com
Music
Grand Traverse Musicale Scholarship audition application deadline, auditions held 4-7 p.m. Feb. 8-9, for applications or details, visit www.gtmusicale.org, also available from school or private music teachers; for details, call 946-0467.
Theater
Northport Public School presents "Anne Frank and Me," 7 p.m., free admission, reserved seating, presented by seventh/eighth grade students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 Wing St., Northport; to reserve a seat, call 386-5153.
Old Town Playhouse presents "You Can't Take It With You," 8 p.m., $18 adults, main stage production; OTP, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com or 947-2210.
Saturday, Jan. 30
Dance
NW Michigan Ballet Theater presents "Princess Peony," 11 a.m., student ballet, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500 or www.tadl.org.
Bayside Travellers Dance Society special "Fifth Saturday Dance," 7-10:30 p.m., live music by Tangelemere, called by Mike Clark from Kalamazoo, more advanced that regular dances, only one walk-through before each dance, $10 members, $12 non-members, $8 students with ID; Grange Hall, 9345 Church St., Summit City; 313-2596 or www.dancetc.com.
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Winter Wonderland Festival, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., sledding, cross-country skiing, apple hunt, snowman contest and more; Friske Orchards, 10743 N. U.S. 31, Atwood; 599-2604 or www.friske.com.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Petoskey Stone Carving and Polishing Class for all ages 11 a.m., free, Petoskey stones and hand materials provided, registration recommended, call 882-5264; plus 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, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Frozen Torch Snowshoe Race and Family Fun Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 5K and 10K snowshoe races, $15 advance registration, $20 on race day, free fun walk, plus afternoon of Family Fun Day activities, snow sculpture competition, winter craft projects, snowshoe obstacle course and trips down the zip line, free with canned good donation, chili lunch available; YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha, 919 N. East Torch Lake Dr., Central Lake; for details or to register, go to www.hayowentha.org, for more information, call (877) 547-5915.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org.
Sixth Annual Snowmobile Fun Run, 11 a.m. registration, $25 entry donation to AuSable Valley Animal Shelter includes lunch, dinner, commemorative T-shirt and chances to win prizes; registration is at The Keg, Old U.S. 27, Waters; event concludes at The Ole Barn, Grayling, for dinner, dancing and prizes; registration forms available online at www.ausablevalleyanimalshelter.org; for details, call (586) 242-1179, or e-mail maryebecker@yahoo.com.
Family snowshoe hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages, half-off rentals at Brick Wheels when participating in Grand Traverse Conservation District programs, $5 donation requested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Snowshoe Trek to Old Baldy, 1-3 p.m., dress for the weather, bring snowshoes or wear hiking boots if there's no snow, sponsored by GT Regional Land Conservancy; Old Baldy parking lot, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, Old Baldy parking lot, M-22, north of Arcadia; for details, to register, call Lee Maynard, 929-7911; for directions to the hike meeting site, e-mail lee@gtrlc.org.
Leelanau Dems Beat The Doldrums Winterfest, 3-9 p.m., 6 p.m. taco buffet ($10 adults, $5 children 12/younger), cross country skiing, snowshoeing, card and table games, premiere of the documentary "Refusing To be Enemies" shown on the half-hour, hot chocolate and snacks; The Leland Lodge, Leland.
Winter Wine & Vine Experience, 5-7 p.m., award-winning Leelanau wines paired with Leelanau specialty foods, guest speaker Amanda Danielson, sommelier at Trattoria Stella in TC, $35; Old Art Building, Leland; for tickets or details, call 256-2131 or visit www.oldartbuilding.com.
Snow Shoe Stomp, 5-8 p.m., family-friendly event, snowshoes available at no charge for children and adults, trails lit with ice candles, $5 donation suggested, free food provided by Bubba's; Grand Traverse Commons trails, starting at the TBA Intermediate School District Administration Building, 1101 Red Drive, Grand Traverse Commons, TC.
Free cross country skiing by lantern light, 6-9 p.m., 1.25-mile, groomed cross-country ski trail lit by more than 65 lanterns, hot beverages and snacks available in the Michigan Forest Visitor Center, daily motor vehicle permit required to enter the park; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or www.michigan.gov/hartwickpines.
Comedian Mike Stanley, 8 p.m. performance, doors open 7 p.m., $10; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; www.insideoutgallery.com
Music
Andre Villoch CD release party, 7 p.m., to unveil his latest CD "Live at the Wah"; Beppi's Sports Bar, The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor; 334-5100 or www.thehomesteadresort.com.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "You Can't Take It With You," 8 p.m., $18 adults, main stage production; OTP, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com or 947-2210.
Sunday, Jan. 31
Art
Jordan River Arts Council "Elements of Plein Aire Painting" lecture/discussion, 1:30 p.m., by Boyne City artist Carol Ross, admission by donation, public welcome; Jordan River Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 582-6399.
Dance
Argentine Tango class, 5-6 p.m., introduction to Tango for singles and couples, $5 per person, wear comfortable shoes, registration required; Beledi Dance Studio, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC; for details or to register, call instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
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Senior Ski (50+), noon classic or skate technique instruction, 1 p.m. ski (distance of your choice), 2 p.m. social gathering, lessons free, may be fee for ski trail use, sponsored by VASA Ski Club; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, TC.
Live! @ the Library, 12:30-4:30 p.m., "The Promise of Gardens: How Gardens Build Community, Feed Us All and Reconnect Us To Nature" program by permaculture gardening author Eric Toensmeier, author of "Perennial Vegetables" and "Edible Forest Gardens, free, donations accepted, books available to purchase in partnership with ISLAND, Little Artshram and the Michigan Land Use Institute; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; for details or to register, call ISLAND, 480-4515, or e-mail yvonne@artmeetsearth.org.
Soup-er Bowl Women & Snow, 1-4 p.m., cross-country skiing snowshoeing, $7 trail pass, free for Timber Ridge season passholder, equipment rentals available, bring dish to pass, soup or snack and beverage of your choice, non-perishable food donations accepted for Father Fred Food Pantry; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Road, TC; for details or to reserve equipment, call 947-2770.
Winter Ecology Walk, 2 p.m., $5 suggested donation, snowshoe rental available, come dressed for the weather; Wagbo Farmhouse, East Jordan; 536-0333 or http://wagbopeacecenter.blogspot.com.
Music
Blissfest Coffeehouse, 1-4 p.m., open mic for players and songwriters; Grain Train Natural Food Store, Petoskey; www.graintrain.coop or www.blissfest.org.
The Luke Winslow-King Trio and Po' Girl, doors open 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., $10 advance, $13 the day of the show; Kilkenny's Irish Public House, 400 W. Front St., North Peak Brewing basement level, TC; advance tickets at Kilkenny's and Oryana Natural Foods or online at www.porterhouseproductions.com.
Theater
Italian Dinner Theater, seatings at 4 and 6:30 p.m., pasta dinner with dessert, skits, youth talent, $15 adults, $8 children, $50 maximum per family, sponsored by the Northern Lakes Community Church Youth Fellowship, proceeds benefit summer youth mission trips to West Virginia, reservations required; Northern Lakes Community Church, 5444 Herkner Road, TC; for details or reservations, call 935-4556.
Monday, Feb. 1
Art
"Artistry in Woodturning" exhibit, on display during library hours through Feb. 26, featuring creations from the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; www.tcturners.org.
Theater
Traverse City Children's Theatre winter classes begin, eight-week session includes classes in acting, singing, dance, improvisation and technical theater for students ages 5-18; for details or to register, call 947-2210, ext. 103, or visit www.tcctheatre.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Art
Crooked Tree Arts Center "Coffee at Ten" presentation, 10 a.m., "Watershed Awareness: Challenges and Opportunities for Little Traverse Bay" by Gail Gruenwald, executive director of Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, in conjunction with the 29th Juried Photography Exhibit focusing on Watershed awareness, free, public welcome; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
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Peepers "It's Groundhog Day" 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.
Great Lakes Children's Museum interactive story time, 11 a.m., "Stranger in the Woods" by Carl Sams with related activities and crafts, included in museum admission of $6 for ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.
American Association of University Women presents journalist Susan Ager, 6-8:30 p.m. meeting and program titled "One Woman's Lessons for Women," light refreshments, guests welcome; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 943-4663.
Railroad Historical Society of Northwest Michigan, 7 p.m., program on "Great Passenger Trains of the East" by Brian Leiteritz; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
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Registration deadline for Women's History Project of Northwest Michigan's 'Souper Sunday," 2 p.m. Feb. 7, program on 19th Century food preservation by Susan Odom, followed by soup, bread and sweets, free, donations to the Women's History Project will be accepted; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; to register, call 995-0313, for details, call Etta Rajkovich, 947-5178.
Thursday, Feb. 4
Art
Talk About Art series, 7:30 p.m., author Lynne Rae Perkins will discuss what she has learned about writing for children, free, public welcome; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or info@glenarborart.org.
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"Northern Michigan Has Talent" Show audition registration deadline, auditions start at 10 a.m. Feb. 6, show to be held Feb. 27; contestants must provide their own music, accompanist and any peripheral equipment and instrumentation, no age limit, selected acts will be notified by mail following auditions, $25 entry fee paid only if selected to perform; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; for details or to sign up for auditions, call 627-5432.
Program by author/artist Betty Beeby, 6 p.m. dinner (order from the menu) and program, followed by business meeting, program is free, public welcome, sponsored by Elk Rapids Business & Professional Women's Club; Riverwalk Grill, Elk Rapids; 599-2313 or npknitter@gmail.com.
"Off the Wall" Film Series, 7 p.m. showing of "The Color Purple" (PG), soup and bread served at 6 p.m., bring your own beverage, reservations required for the meal, no reservations needed for the film only, free admission, donations appreciated; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; Nancy Ludwa, 377-7034 or aldenlib@torchlake.com.
Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society meeting and program, 7 p.m., program on planning for historic preservation with Peninsula Township and other activities by Gordon Hayward, public invited; Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, TC; 223-4662 or nancylw@pentel.net.
Dennos Museum Center Community Cinema Series, 7 p.m. showing of "Young at Heart," free, part of the Independent Television Service Community Cinema Program; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front St., TC; www.wcmu.org/TV.
A Prairie Home Companion -- Live in HD, 8 p.m., two-hour broadcast from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn.; State Theatre. 233 E. Front St., TC; tickets on sale at the theater box office or go to www.statetheatretc.org.
Friday, Feb. 5
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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Women's Resource Center Thrift Shop Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring homemade cakes, sticky buns, breads, muffins and cookies, plus pies from "The Pie Lady" from The Eatery in Kingsley; WRC Thrift Shop, 3030 N. U.S. 31 South, TC; for details, 941-1210; to place an advance custom order with the Pie Lady, 633-1366.
YMCA Family Night, 6-9 p.m., games, sports, "all you can eat" pizza, beverages and treats, face painting and more, "Heart-to-Heart" Valentine theme, free for Y members, $15 per family for the public; Main YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Dr., TC; 421-3568, molly@gtbayymca.org or www.gtbayymca.org.
"Art From Wine Country: Taste the Passion," 6-8 p.m., art and wine from Leelanau County paired with tapas by Chef John Piombo, kicks off Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association's Taste the Passion Weekend, $20 includes tickets for two glasses of wine and food at multiple food stations, additional wine tickets $4 each or three for $10, portion of admission and sale of art goes to Glen Arbor Art Association for scholarships and after-school art program; The Homestead, Glen Arbor; 334-6112.
Cinema Curiosa film series, 8 p.m. showing of the 1971 road movie "Two-Lane Blacktop," free admission, donations welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Music
Luke Winslow-King Trio in concert, 7:30 p.m., $12 adults, $5 students, sponsored by Friends of Fine Arts at Suttons Bay Schools, proceeds benefit art and music programs at Suttons Bay Schools; Old Art Building, Leland; tickets available at Leelanau Books, Leland, Brilliant Books, Suttons Bay, and at the door.
Saturday, Feb. 6
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Frankfort Farmers Market hosts "For the Love of Chocolate and Humanity," 9 a.m.-2 p.m., chocolate creations from area restaurants and chocolatiers have been donated and will be sold at the Habitat Chocolate Shoppe, proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County, also 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.
"Northern Michigan Has Talent" Show auditions, beginning at 10 a.m., contestants must provide their own music, accompanist and any peripheral equipment and instrumentation, no age limit, selected acts will be notified by mail following auditions, $25 entry fee paid only if selected to perform, show to be held Feb. 27; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; for details or to sign up for auditions, call 627-5432.
Women's Winter Tour, 10 a.m.-noon Snowshoe d'Art through the Michigan Legacy Art Park, $15, all ages, both sexes; cross-country and downhill ski clinics and demos, brownie contest, live entertainment and dancing, 7-9:30 p.m. LunaFest Film Festival, $20 at the door; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; for details or to register, visit www.womenswintertour.com.
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.
Dennos Museum Family Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with 11 a.m. "Jack Sprat Low-Fat World Tour" musical production about the importance of healthy eating, $10 adults, $5 children 17/younger, includes performance, art activities and gallery hunts; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.
Dungeons and Dragons Quest, 10:30 a.m., using "Scales of War" by Wizards of the Coast, experienced Dungeon Master, first time players should arrive 15 minutes early to create a character, for ages 15/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Winter Golf Demo Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., demo newly released clubs, perfect your swing at indoor driving area, putt for prizes on indoor green, or try the outdoor course, sponsored by Boyne Country Sports, $10 includes glass of wine or Spirit Cider, souvenir logo wine glass or logo pint glass, bratwurst, demos of clubs, chip shots in the snow, indoor putting for prizes, $3 refills on cider and select house wine; Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Old Mission; for details or to reserve space, call 223-7615.
Chateau Chantal "Winter in Tuscany" 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.
"Fossils Frenzy" program, 1-2 p.m., all ages welcome, video on how the Great Lakes were formed, learn to identify local fossils and pick a Petoskey stone to take home, bring fossils to trade, $5 donation suggested, registration not required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Snowshoe Trek to Old Baldy, 1-3 p.m., dress for the weather, bring snowshoes or wear hiking boots if there's no snow, sponsored by GT Regional Land Conservancy; Old Baldy parking lot, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, Old Baldy parking lot, M-22, north of Arcadia; for details, to register, call Lee Maynard, 929-7911; for directions to the hike meeting site, e-mail lee@gtrlc.org.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Judith Halsted, author of "Some of My Best Friends Are Books," the third edition of the source guide for gifted readers; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Outdoor Sportsmen's Banquet, 6 p.m., roast beef dinner, speaker and drawings, $30 per person, sponsored by the Sportsmen's Committee of Eastport Baptist Church; Camp Hayo-Went-Ha, 919 N. East Torch Lake Dr., Central Lake; for tickets or details, visit www.eastportbaptistchurch.org or call 599-2122.
Music
"Jack Sprat Low-Fat World Tour" family performance, 11 a.m., musical production about the importance of healthy eating, $10 adults, $5 children 17/younger, includes Family Day art activities and gallery hunts from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.
Bob James and Keiko Matsui, 8 p.m., $30 advance, $35 at the door, $28 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1553.
The Tom Knific Quartet with special guest percussionist Ryan Andrews, 8 p.m., $20 adult non-members, $15 adult members, $10 student non-member, $5 student member, $50 patron seating, all seats reserved; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; for tickets or details, call 347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Gopherwood Concerts presents the Luke Winslow-King Trio with special guest Samantha Robbins, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students, at the door $12 adults and $6 students; Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac; advance tickets at Toy Town, downtown Cadillac; for details, call 775-2813.
Sunday, Feb. 7
Art
"Artistry in Woodturning" exhibit, on display during library hours through Feb. 26, featuring creations from the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; www.tcturners.org.
Application Beading Workshop, 1-5 p.m., learn how to apply beads to anything, taught by Jan Hinds, class fee $20 for Dennos Museum members, $25 non-members, plus approximately $10 material fee due the day of the class; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for details or to register, call 995-1029.
Dance
Argentine Tango class, 5-6 p.m., introduction to Tango for singles and couples, $5 per person, wear comfortable shoes, registration required; Beledi Dance Studio, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC; for details or to register, call instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
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Women's Winter Tour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., three tour courses, adults ages 18-64, $35 before Feb. 5, $45 Feb. 5-7; teens ages 13-17 and seniors 65/older $25 through Feb. 4, $35 Feb. 5-7, $10 children ages 9/younger, also First Tracks-For Women Only downhill skiing, lifts open 8 a.m., $10 for before the event and all day after; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; for details or to register in advance, www.womenswintertour.com.
Horizon Books, 1-2 p.m. "Sailing Toward Life's Heart Stories" writing workshop with Jay Littell, author of "Soul Sailing," for adults interested in journaling and storytelling; and 2-4 p.m. book signing by Jennifer Flynn, Beulah batik artist and author of "Clarissa: A True Fairy Tale"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Women's History Project of Northwest Michigan presents 'Souper Sunday," 2 p.m., program on 19th Century food preservation by Susan Odom, followed by soup, bread and sweets, free, donations to the Women's History Project will be accepted; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; to register, call 995-0313, for details, call Etta Rajkovich, 947-5178.
Bay Select Film Series presents "Treeless Mountain," 2 and 5 p.m., $8.50, non-subscriber tickets available 15 minutes prior to show times, Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay.
Winter Ecology Walk, 2 p.m., $5 suggested donation, snowshoe rental available, come dressed for the weather; Wagbo Farmhouse, East Jordan; 536-0333 or http://wagbopeacecenter.blogspot.com.
Super Bowl XLIV Party, activities and food/drink specials start after 5 p.m., game televised on 11-foot TV screen, free admission, prizes given away each quarter; Wilderness Crossing, 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd., U.S. 31, one mile west of Chum's Corner; 943-9200, www.wildernesscrossing.com.
Music
Northwest MI Jazz Experience House Concert, 3-5:30 p.m., featuring Jeff Haas, Bill Sears, Ed Fedewa, Larry Ochiltree and Dave Hay, $5 for NMJE members, $15 non-members, NMJE memberships available at the door; Jeff Haas residence, 435 Second St., three houses east of Oak Street, TC; 943-4465 or 360-9857.
Monday, Feb. 8
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Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Paul Taylor, author of "Orland M. Poe: Civil War General and Great Lakes Engineer"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bay Select Film Series presents "Treeless Mountain," 6 p.m., $8.50, non-subscriber tickets available 15 minutes prior to show time, Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
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Peepers "Winter 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.
Bay Select Film Series presents "Treeless Mountain," 6 p.m., $8.50, non-subscriber tickets available 15 minutes prior to show time, Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., "Valentine's Day Aphrodisiacs" with Pastry Chef Carrie Riley, complimentary samples served throughout demonstration, $15 per person, fee applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill for three-course meal immediately afterward in Aerie, advance reservations recommended; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for details or reservations, call 534-6800.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
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Story time with Ollie Otter, 6:30-7:30 p.m., all ages welcome, enjoy a wintertime nature-themed story with Ollie Otter and his friend Cindy, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Thursday, Feb. 11
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Book signing, 10-11 a.m., by Amy Alkon, author of "I See Rude People: One Woman's Battle to Beat Some Manners Into Impolite Society"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Crooked Tree Arts Center presents "Swirl," 6-7:30 p.m., wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, live music and more, partnering with Lake Street Market, tickets $10 advance, $12.50 the day of the event when available, different seasonal theme each month; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
National Writers Series presents "An Evening with Amy Alkon, doors open 6 p.m., 7 p.m. program, advice columnist and author Alkon will discuss her new book "I See Rude People: One Woman's Battle to Beat Some Manners Into Impolite Society," followed by interactive Q&A;, advance tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students, $20 at the door for all ages, includes Indian dinner courtesy of Wellington Street Market, Indian music, free Tarot card readings, personal book signing with Alkon and afterglow reception with cash bar; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; www.cityoperahouse.org or www.treatickets.com.
"Live From New York: Book Talk with Random House," 6:30-8 p.m., representatives from Random House will share recommendations and insider tips, plus specials, give-aways and refreshments, admission free but tickets required; Saturn Booksellers, 133 W. Main St., Gaylord; free tickets available at the book store; for details, call (989) 732-8899 or visit www.saturnbooksellers.com.
Manga Book Club, 7 p.m. discussion of "Pluto: UrasawaXTezuka," all fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons 13/older welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Friday, Feb. 12
Art
Opening reception for Michigan Art Education Association District 15 K-12 Student Art Exhibit, 5:30-7:30 p.m., exhibit showcases art work by area art students, birthday-themed reception honors Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, free, public invited, exhibit on display through February; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood Ave., TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com
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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Poetry Slam, 9:30-11:30 a.m., by Traverse Bay Christian Elementary School students; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Ellsworth's Best Dessert Tasting and Raffle, 7-8 p.m., dessert tastings, coffee, tea and punch by free-will donation, enter a raffle to win a dessert to take home, raffle tickets $2/each or three/$5, proceeds benefit the Front Porch Cafe; at the Front Porch Cafe, Ellsworth; 588-6391.
Chocolate Champagne & Treasures benefit celebration, 7-9 p.m., silent auction of object d'art and treasures, chocolate delights, L. Mawby champagne and coffee, raffle drawing for queen-size quilt hand-sewn by members of Applique by the Lake, tickets $5 each or five/$20; admission $20 advance, $25 at the door, by Darcy Library Friends; Darcy Public Library, Beulah; advance tickets at Phoenix Cafe, Darcy Library or the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce, for details, call 882-4037.
Music
Kathy Kosins presents "The Ladies of Cool ... A Tribute to Julie London, June Christie, Anita O'Day and Chris Connor," 7:30 p.m., $20; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; tickets available at the Opera House box office or by calling 627-5841.
Theater
St. Francis High School presents "Bye Bye Birdie," 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; for tickets or details, call 941-9875.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Dance
Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents "The Princess Peony," 2 and 7 p.m., full-length original ballet based on a Japanese folk tale, $14 adults, $10 students/seniors; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for details or to purchase tickets, visit www.ballet-etc.com.
Bayside Travellers Dance Society Valentine's Dance, 4:30-6:30 p.m. jamboree, 7-7:45 p.m. workshop, 8-11 p.m. contra dancing, live music by Malarky, all dances called and taught by Pat Hoekje, everyone welcome, no partner or experience needed, $10 adults, $6 students with ID, $8 members; Twin Lakes Park, Gilbert Lodge, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 313-2596 or www.dancetc.com.
Etc.
Winterfest 2010, wintertime activities include pancake breakfast, snowmobile poker run, horse-drawn hay rides, chili cook-off, parade, frozen fish toss, frozen turkey bowling, rubber duck race, bonfire, fireworks, airboat rides; Beulah and Benzonia; Benzie County Visitors Bureau, (800) 882-5801.
Second Annual Ice Fishing Derby for "The Rock" of Kingsley Youth Center, 6 a.m. -dusk, several $100 tagged fish, one $10,000 tagged fish, family fun and games on the ice, food concessions and more, $10 per angler, $25 for family of three or more; on Fife Lake, in Fife Lake.
Appraisal Day with Don Butkovich, beginning at 9 a.m. by appointment; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 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, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Family snowshoe hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages welcome, $5 snowshoe rentals at Brick Wheels or GT Cycle when participating in GT Conservation District program, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Immigration Panel, 1 p.m., five local residents born in other countries will share their immigration stories and answer questions, free admission, international refreshments; Cadillac-Wexford County Public Library, 411 S. Lake St., Cadillac; 510-9047.
Snowshoe Adventure, 1 p.m., naturalist-led hike, class size limited, class fees apply and advance payment requested; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; for details or to register, call 533-8314, e-mail info@grassriver.org or visit www.grassriver.org.
Snowshoe Trek to Old Baldy, 1-3 p.m., dress for the weather, bring snowshoes or wear hiking boots if there's no snow, sponsored by GT Regional Land Conservancy; Old Baldy parking lot, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, Old Baldy parking lot, M-22, north of Arcadia; for details, to register, call Lee Maynard, 929-7911; for directions to the hike meeting site, e-mail lee@gtrlc.org.
Real Happiness introductory talk, 2-4 p.m., by Nancy Sherman, talk based on the works of Paul Ferrini; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147, www.horizonbooks.com or www.realhappinessupnorth.com.
Free cross country skiing by lantern light, 6-9 p.m., 1.25-mile, groomed cross-country ski trail lit by more than 65 lanterns, hot beverages and snacks available in the Michigan Forest Visitor Center, daily motor vehicle permit required to enter the park; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or www.michigan.gov/hartwickpines.
"H'arts and Arts for All" fundraiser for VSA arts, 7-10 p.m., featuring "Jim, Doc and Donna: A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary," and music by the TC Central High School Choral-Aires, plus wine, local culinary treats, silent auction, $50 per person; Left Foot Charley, 806 Red Dr., in the Grand Traverse Commons, TC; for tickets visit www.vsaarts-gt.org; for details, call 947-1278.
Mardi Gras Masquerade, 7-11 p.m., appetizers catered by Grey Gables, costume contest, live entertainment by Charlie's Root Fusion, mystery raffle, cash bar, $30 per person, proceeds benefit St. Mary School in Charlevoix; at Castle Farms, Charlevoix; tickets available from St. Mary School or Charlevoix Screen Masters, for details, call 547-5111.
Valentine's Birthday Ball, 8 p.m., to celebrate Valentine's Day and birthday of the 1883 Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall, dancing, music, refreshments, displays of restoration plans, $15 in advance, $20 at the door, to benefit the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Association; at the Town Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; for advance tickets go to www.treatickets.com/eventsearch/event/1_22026/.
Music
Little River Casino presents Mark Chesnutt Live in Concert, doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. concert, $20/$25/$30; Little River Casino, 2700 Orchard Highway, Manistee; for tickets or information, 723-1535 or www.littlerivercasinos.com.
The Un-Valentine's Show: Songs and Tales of Unforgiveness, Heartbreak, Dysfunction & Revenge" (adult content), 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m., with singer/songwriters Jamie-Sue Seal, Andre Villoch, John Latini and Dave Boutette, $10 advance, $12 at the door; The Cabbage Shed, 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; details and advance tickets available at the Cabbage Shed and online at www.jamminround.com.
Red Heart Concert, 8 p.m., featuring May Erlewine, Seth Bernard, Joshua Davis, and Rachael Davis, with Dominic John and Mike Shimmin, dessert intermission, $25 each, sponsored by West Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross; Ramsdell Theatre, Maple Street, Manistee; tickets available at the door, from volunteers or board members, or by calling the Red Cross office, 757-3069, Linda Schweyer, 930-4727, or Linda Zaydel, 845-2505.
"Best in the West" musician Jay Buchanan with opening act Jetty Rae, 8 p.m., bar service available, reserved seating, advance tickets $15 each or $25 per couple, tickets the night of the show $20 each; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.
Modern Swing/Bluegrass band Sunnyside Up, 9 p.m., Tali Bistro and Bar, 411 Main St., Frankfort; 352-5252.
Theater
St. Francis High School presents "Bye Bye Birdie," 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; for tickets or details, call 941-9875.
Sunday, Feb. 14
Art
"Artistry in Woodturning" exhibit, on display during library hours through Feb. 26, featuring creations from the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; www.tcturners.org.
Dance
Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents "The Princess Peony," 2 p.m. matinee, $14 adults, $10 students/seniors; 5 p.m. show $10 all seats, full-length original ballet based on a Japanese folk tale, free Valentine's reception between shows; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for details or to purchase tickets, visit www.ballet-etc.com.
Argentine Tango class, 5-6 p.m., introduction to Tango for singles and couples, $5 per person, wear comfortable shoes, registration required; Beledi Dance Studio, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC; for details or to register, call instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
Etc.
Valentine's Day Ski Tour fundraiser, noon-1:30 p.m., treats sponsored by the Chocolate Den, Chocolate Exotica and Benjamin Twiggs, live music at the start and finish areas and at food stops, Apres Ski 2-4 p.m., with music by TC Celtic, food, refreshments, chocolates and awards for best red/pink ski outfits, portion of proceeds benefit Munson Medical Center's Women's Heart Health Fund, $20; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Road, TC; to register or for details, visit www.vasa.org, registration also from noon-1:30 p.m. the day of the event.
"Share the Love Day," noon-4 p.m., free mini-readings, energy work sessions, massages, donations of non-perishable food items accepted for area food pantries, refreshments served; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805.
Seventh annual Sleddi-Spaghetti, noon-5 p.m., with 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. stories read by favorite teachers with hot chocolate and cookies, 2 p.m. registration for "Sweet Ride' cardboard sled contest that starts at 3 p.m., all day -- sledding, skiing, snowman building, crafts, Bring A Book-Take A Book and all-you-care-to-eat spaghetti dinner, $6 adults, $4 children, $20 per family includes everything, sponsored by Long Lake Township and Friends of TADL-Long Lake Branch; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC.
Northport Community Arts Center presents "Chinatown" screening, 2 p.m., starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston, donations appreciated to cover expenses; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 Wing St., Northport.
Winter Ecology Walk, 2 p.m., $5 suggested donation, snowshoe rental available, come dressed for the weather; Wagbo Farmhouse, East Jordan; 536-0333 or http://wagbopeacecenter.blogspot.com.
Music
Modern Swing/Bluegrass band Sunnyside Up, 4 p.m., Sleder's Family Tavern, 717 Randolph St., TC; 947-9213.
Theater
St. Francis High School presents "Bye Bye Birdie," 2 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; for tickets or details, call 941-9875.
Monday, Feb. 15
Etc.
Petoskey Winter Blues Festival, downtown Petoskey; for details and a schedule of events, visit www.petoskeydowntown.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Etc.
Petoskey Winter Blues Festival, downtown Petoskey; for details and a schedule of events, visit www.petoskeydowntown.com.
Great Lakes Children's Museum interactive story time, 11 a.m., "Go Dog Go" by P.D. Eastman with related activities and crafts, included in museum admission of $6 for ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.
Grand Traverse Hiking Club program, 7 p.m., "The 45th Parallel Here and There" by Nancy Fleming, who will share her adventures hiking in the Transylvanian mountains of Romania, free, public invited; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC.
Interlochen
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, 7:30 p.m., $9 to $30; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Etc.
Petoskey Winter Blues Festival, downtown Petoskey; for details and a schedule of events, visit www.petoskeydowntown.com.
Thursday, Feb. 18
Art
Talk About Art series, 7:30 p.m., sculptor Dewey Blocksma will discuss the folk, outsider and other art traditions that influence his work and share some folk art pieces from his own collection, free, public welcome; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or info@glenarborart.org.
Etc.
Petoskey Winter Blues Festival, downtown Petoskey; for details and a schedule of events, visit www.petoskeydowntown.com.
International Affairs Forum, 5:15 p.m. reception, 6-7:15 p.m. lecture on "Why the Arctic Matters" by Mead Treadwell, chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, $10 per person; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; advance tickets available through the EES office, suite 102 at the University Center, also at the door if seats are available, 995-1700.
Music
Delta Blues singer/songwriter Eric Bibb, 8 p.m., general admission $20 advance, $25 at the door, $15 students, reserved seats $30, VIP $45; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; 929-3254 or www.insideoutgallery.com.
Friday, Feb. 19
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.
Petoskey Winter Blues Festival, downtown Petoskey; for details and a schedule of events, visit www.petoskeydowntown.com.
Shiver By The River, "motocross-style snowmobile races on obstacle track, Snowmobile Cruise Night at the A&W; downtown and Open Space Park, Frankfort.
TADL BATL multi-game open play, 3-5:30 p.m., all ages, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Mardi Gras Party, 7-11 p.m., music, hors d'oeuvres, dancing, cash bar, $25 per person, costumes encouraged but not required, proceeds benefit the Ryan Dobry Diabetes Charity; TC Elks Lodge, 625 Bay St., TC; tickets available at the door.
YMCA Family Night, 6-9 p.m., "Heart-To-Heart" Valentine theme, event programmed toward preschoolers with a bounce house and more, free for Y members, $15 per family for the public; YMCA Child Care Center, 1100 Woodmere, suite B, TC; 421-3568, molly@gtbayymca.org or www.gtbayymca.org.
Music
Puddle of Mudd and Cavo, 18/older with proper ID, $25 plus handling; Ground Zero Nightclub, 1669 S. Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300 or www.groundzeroonline.com.
Sones de Mexico, 8 p.m., Grammy Award-winning folk music ensemble, $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1553.
Theater
St. Francis High School presents "Bye Bye Birdie," 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; for tickets or details, call 941-9875.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Etc.
Petoskey Winter Blues Festival, downtown Petoskey; for details and a schedule of events, visit www.petoskeydowntown.com.
Shiver By The River, "motocross-style snowmobile races on obstacle track, Winter Parade on Main Street, Snow World Games at Open Space Park, Bowling on Main Street, kids' games, snowman building, warming stations along downtown streets; Frankfort.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 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, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Chateau Chantal "Winter Soups and Stews" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m. with 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.
Snowshoe Trek to Old Baldy, 1-3 p.m., dress for the weather, bring snowshoes or wear hiking boots if there's no snow, sponsored by GT Regional Land Conservancy; Old Baldy parking lot, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, Old Baldy parking lot, M-22, north of Arcadia; for details, to register, call Lee Maynard, 929-7911; for directions to the hike meeting site, e-mail lee@gtrlc.org.
Mario Kart Tournament Play, 1-4 p.m., for ages 12/older, under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Joyce Ward, author of the new children's book "Where Is Bobbi," illustrated by Charles Murphy; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Music
Blues at the Bluebird, 6:30 p.m. buffet dinner, 8 p.m. concert by Blues/Jazz/Rock virtuoso Melvin Taylor of Chicago, $35 per person, fundraiser for Leelanau Conservancy; The Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; for tickets, call 256-9665, e-mail gayle@theconservancy.com or visit the conservancy office, 105 N. First St., Leland.
Theater
St. Francis High School presents "Bye Bye Birdie," 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; for tickets or details, call 941-9875.
Sunday, Feb. 21
Art
"Artistry in Woodturning" exhibit, on display during library hours through Feb. 26, featuring creations from the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; www.tcturners.org.
Polymer Clay Jewelry in the style of River of Gold, 1-5 p.m., learn techniques to make pendants, pins and small sculptural works inspired by the River of Gold exhibit, taught by Marcia Borell, class fee $30 Dennos Museum members, $35 non-members, $7 material fee due the day of the workshop; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or to register, call 995-1029.
Dance
Argentine Tango class, 5-6 p.m., introduction to Tango for singles and couples, $5 per person, wear comfortable shoes, registration required; Beledi Dance Studio, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC; for details or to register, call instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.
Etc.
Shiver By The River, "motocross-style snowmobile races on obstacle track, Open Space Park, Frankfort.
Winter Ecology Walk, 2 p.m., $5 suggested donation, snowshoe rental available, come dressed for the weather; Wagbo Farmhouse, East Jordan; 536-0333 or http://wagbopeacecenter.blogspot.com.
Music
Live! @ the Library presents a beginning guitar workshop, 2-4 p.m., presented by Aaron Parcher, bring guitar and notebook for basic guitar instruction; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Chamber Music North's Sundays at Three concert, 3 p.m., "French Waves" by the Merling Trio, $30 adults, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; www.chambermusicnorth.com or 228-2172.
Benefit concert for Cheboygan Music Boosters featuring the Western Michigan Brass Quintet, 3 p.m., $10, all proceeds benefit the Music Boosters; City Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; tickets available from the Music Boosters or by calling 627-5841.
Theater
St. Francis High School presents "Bye Bye Birdie," 2 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; for tickets or details, call 941-9875.
Monday, Feb. 22
Interlochen
The Moscow Circus, 7:30 p.m., $9 to $30; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Etc.
Great Lakes Children's Museum interactive story time, 11 a.m., "In the Snow: Who's Been Here" by Lindsay Barrett George with related activities and crafts, included in museum admission of $6 for ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Thursday, Feb. 25
Etc.
Manga Book Club, 7 p.m. discussion of "Fushigi Yugi/The Mysterious Play," all fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons 13/older welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Friday, Feb. 26
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.
Tasters' Guild Auction, 7 p.m., cuisines prepared by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students, local and select regional and international wines, live/silent auctions, raffle, to benefit NMC's Great Lakes Culinary Institute, $45 advance, $50 at the door, $600 for VIP table for 10, raffle tickets (only 1,000 sold) $20 each or three/$50; Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; raffle and event tickets available at www.nmc.edu/culinary; for details, call 995-1197.
Saturday, Feb. 27
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 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, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Chateau Chantal cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., topic to be determined, with 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.
Snowshoe Trek to Old Baldy, 1-3 p.m., dress for the weather, bring snowshoes or wear hiking boots if there's no snow, sponsored by GT Regional Land Conservancy; Old Baldy parking lot, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, Old Baldy parking lot, M-22, north of Arcadia; for details, to register, call Lee Maynard, 929-7911; for directions to the hike meeting site, e-mail lee@gtrlc.org.
Free cross country skiing by lantern light, 6-9 p.m., 1.25-mile, groomed cross-country ski trail lit by more than 65 lanterns, hot beverages and snacks available in the Michigan Forest Visitor Center, daily motor vehicle permit required to enter the park; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or www.michigan.gov/hartwickpines.
Owl Calling, 7 p.m., free family event, naturalist-led hike, bring snowshoes if there's deep snow, registration required; Grass River Natural Area parking lot, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; for details or to register, call 533-8314, e-mail info@grassriver.org or visit www.grassriver.org.
Northern Michigan Has Talent Show, 7:30 p.m., MC'd by Vic McCarty, $8 general admission; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; for details or tickets, call 627-5841 or 627-5432 or go to www.theoperahouse.org.
Sunday, Feb. 28
Etc.
Winter Ecology Walk, 2 p.m., $5 suggested donation, snowshoe rental available, come dressed for the weather; Wagbo Farmhouse, East Jordan; 536-0333 or http://wagbopeacecenter.blogspot.com.
Jazz D'Vine, 3-5 p.m., live performance by the Jeff Haas Trio, wine pours, cheese samples, a tour of the wine cellar and wine making process, $25 per person, benefit for GT Pavilions; at Chateau Chantal, Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; for tickets, call the GT Pavilions Development Office, 932-3027.
Music
Co-headliners Cold and Nonpoint with Day of Fire, 18/older with proper ID, $15 plus handling; Ground Zero Nightclub, 1669 S. Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300 or www.groundzeroonline.com.
