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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.

"Small Pots and Small Paintings" art exhibit, 6:30-8:30 p.m., works by potter Sarah Jane Johnson and small paintings by Duncan Sprattmoran, coffee and mini baked goods provided; CafÃ' Crema, 300 E. Front St., TC; 421-5282.

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

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 19.

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.

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

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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

Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "The Fabulous French," 3 p.m., preceded at 2 p.m. by TSO Civic Ensemble performance; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, M-137, Interlochen; 947-7120 or www.traversesymphony.org.

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

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

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.

Great Lakes Children's Museum "Music and Movement Time," 10:30 a.m. and continuing on the second and fourth Wed. of each month, closed-door sessions with Museum volunteer Lauren Daney, free with museum admission of $6 ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

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.

"Art, Film & Philosophy" series, 6:30-8:30 p.m., program and discussion on "Arts and Economic Development: How Creativity Grows Communities" with Rachel Krino of Bellaire; sponsored by ISLAND and Parkside Arts Council; Antrim County Building, 205 E. Cayuga, Bellaire; 480-4515 or yvonne@artmeetsearth.org.

"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.

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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.

Traverse Area Historical Society presents "Voices from the Horn III," 7 p.m., featuring James Warner's Edison Diamond Disk player and a Victrola, public welcome, free, donations appreciated; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC.

Friday, March 26

Dance

Salsa lesson and dancing, 7 p.m. lesson, followed by dancing until 10 p.m., reservations requested; Studio on Main, 402 Main St., Frankfort; 383-1885 or www.studioonmain.biz.

Etc.

Clothing give-away, 1-5 p.m., choose from select clothing for children and adults; Treasure Chest Consignment Shop, Central Lake; 544-3333.

Saturday, March 27

Dance

Summit City Grange Hall Old-Time Country Dance, 6 p.m. soup supper, 7-10:30 p.m. dancing to live music, donations accepted to help support the Grange and community efforts; Summit City Grange, 3060 Factory St., Summit City; 263-5802 or 263-4499.

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.

Clothing give-away, 1-5 p.m., choose from select clothing for children and adults; Treasure Chest Consignment Shop, Central Lake; 544-3333.

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.

Easter Egg Hunt, following 11 a.m. service, everyone welcome, light lunch included; Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; 946-5323.

Carnival and canned food drive, noon-3 p.m., free, for children in kindergarten-fifth grade and their families, Easter Egg Hunt, moon bounce and games, attendees encouraged to bring canned food for the drive and will receive one entry per can for a prize drawing; North Central Michigan College, Student and Community Resource Center gym, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey; 439-6370.

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, dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

"A Cork and a Fork" event, 6-8 p.m., wines, hors d'oeuvres, learn how to cook a family meal of beef short ribs cooked en daube, take home pre-packaged main course, bottle of wine and recipe, $25, sponsored by Marigold; Black Star Farms Hearth & Vine Cafe, 10844 E. Revold Road, Suttons Bay; for details or to reserve a seat, visit www.gomarigold.com or call Erin Cheney, 922-2015.

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, 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, dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Music

"Art, Film and Philosophy" presentation, 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring the film "All The Way From Michigan, Not Mars," live music documentary following the exploration of songwriter/musician Rosie Thomas' creative process, donations accepted; Antrim County Building, 205 E. Cayuga, Bellaire; yvonne@artmeetsearth.org or 480-4515.