Traverse City Record-Eagle

October 2, 2009

Entertainment Calendar: 10/02/2009

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Friday, Oct. 2

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., final market day; Howard Street, Petoskey.

"Reflections: The American Funeral" exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., sponsored by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 53-foot, mobile educational museum/exhibit exploring funeral customs and commemoration of veterans and others who served the United States, $3 pass includes exhibit and admission into the Museum of History; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.com or www.reflectionsaft.com.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, hay/wagon rides and concession stand (weekends only), more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

TADL BATL multi-game open play, 3-5:30 p.m., free, all ages welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Jacob's Corn Maze, 5-9 p.m., $8 ages 12/older, $5 ages 3-11, free for ages 2/younger, midweek appointments for groups of 20 or more; 7100 M-72 West, across from Gallagher's Farm Market, TC; 632-6293 or www.jacobs-corn-maze.com.

ART

Opening exhibition, "Outdoor Splendor," watercolors by Chuck Forman, 6-8 p.m., Twisted Fish Gallery, S. Bayshore Drive and U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-0123, www.twistedfishart.com.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "Always ... Patsy Cline," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for details or tickets, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.

"Reflections: The American Funeral" exhibit, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., sponsored by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 53-foot, mobile educational museum/exhibit exploring funeral customs and commemoration of veterans and others who served the United States, $3 pass includes exhibit and admission into the Museum of History; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.com or www.reflectionsaft.com.

Acme Farm Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Uncle Kenn's Kettle Corn, homemade baked goods, plants, hanging baskets, eco-friendly soil/fertilizer, hypertufa planters, suncatchers, in-season fruits and vegetables; next to Stained Glass Cabinet Company, 4160 M-72, Acme; interested vendors, call 938-2007.

Leelanau Farmers Markets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Appraisal Day fundraiser with Don Butkovich, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., verbal appraisals by appointment, $8 per object, participants limited to two items, refunds not available for cancelled appointments, proceeds benefit the Dennos Museum Center's programming fund; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or appointments, call 995-1553 or go to www.dennosmuseum.org.

Mesick Museum open house, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., making of apple cider, door prizes, cider and doughnuts, plus old tools, furniture, logging display, old pictures and more; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; www.mesickmuseum.com.

Alden Heritage Day, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. craftspeople and artisan demonstrations and apple and bake sale by Sprigs and Srpouts, noon-2 p.m. Mrs. Smith's Pumpkin Patch award ceremony and games, Alden Road Ralley 12:30 p.m. registration; hot dog sale noon-4 p.m.; downtown Alden.

Traverse City Light & Power Open House, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free food and beverages, free hardhats to the first 200 children, free compact fluorescent light bulbs (L&P; customers only), live demonstrations, prize drawings and more; TC Light & Power, 1131 Hastings St., TC; www.tclp.org.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "Air is Everywhere" stories presented by Christopher Spear, ages 5/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Friends of the Benzonia Public Library's Jigsaw Puzzle Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., wide variety of puzzles for all ages; at the library in Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 882-4111.

Grand Traverse Heritage Center Historic Walking Tours of TC, 1 p.m., reservations required, $10 per person, group reservations accepted, includes access to Heritage Center's Museum of History; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., of "Historic Photos of Lake Michigan"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Guided Walking Tour of Beulah, 1 and 3 p.m., free, donations appreciated; meet at the park, Beulah; Benzie Area Historical Museum, 882-5539

Super Smash Bros. Brawl, 1-4 p.m., free, for ages 12/older, snacks and drinks provided, T-shirts to the winners; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Jacob's Corn Maze, 1-9 p.m., $8 ages 12/older, $5 ages 3-11, free for ages 2/younger, midweek appointments for groups of 20 or more; 7100 M-72 West, across from Gallagher's Farm Market, TC; 632-6293 or www.jacobs-corn-maze.com.

Unveling and dedication of Historical Marker at Alden Depot, 2 p.m., state and local dignitaries in attendance, public invited; Alden Depot, Alden.

Oktoberfest Celebration, 3-7 p.m., dinner, live music, activities for children, advance tickets $8 adults, $4 ages 6-14, $20 family pass, at the door $10 adults, $6 ages 6-14 and $25 family pass; St. Michaels Lutheran Church, 912 S. Garfield Ave., TC; to pre-purchase tickets, call 947-5293 or 409-4696.

Grand Traverse Democratic Party's Truman Day Dinner and Silent Auction, 6 p.m., $40 suggested donation; Park Place Hotel Dome, 300 E. State St., TC; tickets available at the door or at Democratic Headquarters, 800 Hastings St., TC; 946-5555.

Grimfell Asylum, 7-11 p.m., $7 admission, portion of proceeds benefit Munson Breast Health Center; old Circuit City building, next to Halloween Superstore, South Airport Road, TC; www.evernighthaunt.com.

Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.

Music

Elvis Presley artist Jake Slater, 6:30-8:30 p.m. donations accepted for Slater's college expenses; Sparky's Diner, 1462 S. Airport Road, TC.

Benefit concert by folk and fingerstyle guitar performers JB Davies and Dan House, 7-9 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., $10 donation requested at the door, portion of proceeds benefit the Grayling Area Watershed Art Project; Apollo's Lyre/Winner's Circle Art Gallery, 203 Michigan Ave., Grayling; (989) 344-9001.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "Always ... Patsy Cline," 8 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for details or tickets, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Etc.

Vintage Car Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring automobiles from northern Michigan car clubs; downtown Alden; 928-1298.

Discs and Dogs, 11:45 a.m. disc golf tournament, $10 donation, all experience levels and ages, cash prizes, loaner discs available; 2 p.m. hot dog grilling time, $5 donation for all-you-can-eat, family games, cider pressing; 2-4 p.m. music by Strings 'N' Things, bring finger-friendly dessert to share and a cup for cider, sponsored by Leelanau County Democratic Party; Myles Kimmerly Park, Maple City; 228-6067 or www.leelanaudemocrats.org/discanddogs.

Jacob's Corn Maze, 1-7 p.m., $8 ages 12/older, $5 ages 3-11, free for ages 2/younger, midweek appointments for groups of 20 or more; 7100 M-72 West, across from Gallagher's Farm Market, TC; 632-6293 or www.jacobs-corn-maze.com.

Book signing, 2-3 p.m. by Kristine Huskey, author of "Justice at Guantanamo"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Monday, Oct. 5

Art

Talk About Art series, 7:30 p.m. discussion of French painter Edouard Manet (1832-1883) by Howard Lay, associate professor of art history at the University of Michigan; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112.

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Spinning and carding techniques demonstration, 1-4 p.m. by the Benzie Spinning and Weaving Guild, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Traverse Area District Library's Cinema Curiosa, 8:30 p.m. showing of the documentary "Surfwise" (R); State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800, 932-8500 or www.statetheatretc.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Etc.

Honor Farmers/Flea Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Maley Park, U.S. 31, across from Honor Shopping Plaza, Honor; 325-6692 or 325-7982.

Peepers Program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., "Falling Leaves" theme, for children ages 3-5 and parents to explore seasonal nature themes with experienced early childhood educators and naturalists, includes indoor and outdoor activities, $3 per child per session; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Zonta Club of Traverse City's Fall Fashion Show, shopping 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., runway show noon-1 p.m.; Park Place Hotel; 947-3195; www.zontacluboftraversecity.org.

Music

"Umphrey's McGee - Live" and The Macpodz, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door, all ages welcome; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 499-4968 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Thursday, Oct. 8

Art

Free preview of new "Art21" episode, 7 p.m. showing of the "Fantasy" episode; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introduction to Tango, leather-soled shoes for men, high heels for women, registration required, for singles/couples, $5 per person, taught by Ron Hensel; Beledi Global Dance Studio at Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC; for details or to register, call 620-1485.

Etc.

"Breakfast Basics and Beyond-For Men Only" enrichment class, 9 a.m., free, registration requested; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; to register, call 331-4318 or stop in at the library; for details, call Lynn Durling, 322-2559.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Grand Traverse Heritage Center Historic Walking Tours of TC, 1 p.m., reservations required, $10 per person, groups reservations accepted, includes access to Heritage Center's Museum of History; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., live music; Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.

Mancelona Farmer's Market, 3-7 p.m., Senior Center parking lot, 122 E. State St., Mancelona; Bonnie Flynn, 866-0416.

Manga Book Club, anime screenings start 6:30 p.m. and end at the conclusion of the anime, book discussion 7-8 p.m., for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older, for details and exact times check for signs near the library's manga book collection; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Friday, Oct. 9

Art

Artist reception, 6-8 p.m., "Anishinaabe -- Art is Good Medicine" exhibit, sponsored by the Manistee Art Institute in cooperation with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, exhibit continues Oct. 10-11 and 16-18; Hardy Hall, Ramsdell Theatre, corner of Maple and 1st streets, Manistee.

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Latin American Crafts Trunk Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1586.

Old Mission Peninsula Elementary School's "Pasta on the Peninsula" fundraiser, 5:30-8:30 p.m., "At Home on the Peninsula" theme, pasta dinner, silent auction, live auction at 8 p.m., 50/50 golf ball drop and surprise grab bags for children and adults ($1/bag children, $5/bag adults), pasta dinner $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children younger than 12 and $30 family of five or more; Old Mission Peninsula School, Island View Road, TC; 933-7420.

Haunted Hayride, 6-10 p.m., $10 per person, portion of proceeds benefit the TART Trail, pizza, wine and mulled cider available to purchase; Black Star Farms Hearth & Vine Cafe, 10844 E. Revold Road, Suttons Bay; www.blackstarfarms.com.

Caged Aggression 8, 7 p.m., guest referee "Bad News" Ben Lagman from MTV's Bully Beat Down, two co-main events, $15-$45 for all ages; Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., TC; tickets available at B Fitness in TC or online at www.extremetix.com.

Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.

Music

Rojo Loco, 6-8 p.m., Left Foot Charley, 806 Red Dr., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

October Fest Show at InsideOut Gallery, 6:15 p.m. doors open, 6:45 p.m. show featuring the bands Paucity, Ozenza, Charles the Osprey, Mue Sephei, Tiger and Evelyn, $5 advance at Sound It Out, $7 at the door; 229 Garland St., TC.

Folk trio The Sons of the Never Wrong," 8 p.m., $12 advance, $15 reserved, $1 off for seniors and members, half-price for students, $15 at the door, sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; advance tickets available from the Arts Center, Grain Train, the Blissfest office, 325 E. Lake St., Petoskey; Copy Plus, Harbor Springs; call 348-7047 or go to www.blissfest.org.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Art

Art demonstration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., meet and talk with working artists, refreshments available; Bier Art Gallery, at the red and white schoolhouse, six miles south of Charlevoix.

"Anishinaabe -- Art is Good Medicine" exhibit, 1-8 p.m., sponsored by the Manistee Art Institute in cooperation with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, exhibit continues Oct. 11 and Oct. 16-18; Hardy Hall, Ramsdell Theatre, corner of Maple and 1st streets, Manistee.

Dance

Bayside Travellers' first dance of 2009-10 season, 7-7:45 p.m. contra-dance basics lesson, 8-11 p.m. contra and square dancing with music by Fog Harbor, caller Pat Hoekje, $10 adults, $6 students, $8 members, everyone welcome, no partner or experience needed; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 313-2596 or www.dancetc.com.

Etc.

Reservations due for GT Audubon Club Annual Dinner Meeting, event starts at 6 p.m. Oct. 17, $16 includes buffet-style meal and program on hummingbirds by Allen T. Chartier, public welcome; Twin Lakes Park, North Long Lake Road, TC; reservation form available at http://www.grandtraverseaudubon.org/dinner; for details, call Shirley Mesch, 946-3624.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.

Leelanau Farmers Markets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Fall Colors Fest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., hayride tours, kids' pumpkin patch, refreshments, pumpkin painting; free, donations welcome; Jordan River National Fish Hatchery, Turner Road, four miles north of Alba and west of U.S. 131.

Latin American Crafts Trunk Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1586.

Autumn's Glory Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Art Fair/Quilt Show at Bear Lake School, $5 donation for admission; children's activities 10 a.m.-noon Bear Lake Methodist Church; activities downtown include live music, food, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Chuckin' Competition, Last Chance Cruise-In Care Display, Farmer's Market; Bear Lake; www.bearlakemichigan.org.

Movie Matinee, 10:30 a.m. showing of "WALL-E," free, families welcome; Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716.

Dungeons & Dragons "Scales of War" quest continues, 10:30 a.m., new players welcome and should arrive at 10:15 a.m. to create a character, experienced and novice adventurers welcome, group meets once a month until the quest is complete, free. for ages 15/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "Autumn" stories of leaves, apples and falling things presented by Linda Thalman, ages 3/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Rescue Day kids' event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, rescue vehicle tours, safety activities, give-aways and more; Cherryland Center, 1150 S. Airport Road, corner of Garfield and South Airport, TC; 932-0400 or www.cherrylandcenter.com.

Murder Takes A Road Trip to Cadillac, noon, with Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli, author of "Dead Floating Lovers," Mardi Link, author of "When Murder Came to Good Hart," and Aaron Stander, author of 'Summer People," who will discuss their work, answer questions and sign and sell their books, sponsored by Friends of the Cadillac-Wexford Public Library, free admission, lunch available from the menu but not required to attend; at Herradura's Mexican Bar and Grill, 1700 S. Mitchell, Cadillac; 510-9047.

Parkside Arts Council presents "A Spooooky Spectacular," 1-5 p.m., free arts and crafts extravaganza for families; Iron Horse Barn, Ellsworth Road, Ellsworth; 930-4649 or www.parksidearts.org.

Nature Journaling, 1-2 p.m., all ages welcome, use the new Grand Traverse Conservation District Journal and a favorite pen or pencil to create a written memory of what you experience along the nature trail, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Heritage Day, 1-4 p.m., demonstrations of making apple cider, ice cream, butter, apple butter, maple sugar candy, sauerkraut, cement blocks and more; quilt raffle tickets on sale until 3:30 p.m.; Empire Area Museum Complex, Empire.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by John Olesnavage, author of "Our Boundary"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Guided Walking Tour of Elberta, 1 and 3 p.m., free, donations appreciated; meet at Marina Pavilion Park, Elberta; Benzie Area Historical Museum, 882-5539

Pelican Fest, 5-10 p.m., live music, games, prizes, give-aways, food, drinks; Blue Pelican, Bellaire.

Oktoberfest Party, 6:30-10:30 p.m., food, dancing, live/silent auctions, to benefit Goodwill Inn Homeless Shelter, $35 per person; under the tent, historic Front Lawn, Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; tickets available at www.treatickets.com, by calling 995-7729 or at the Goodwill Store, TC; for details, visit www.goodwillnmi.org.

Music

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents "Baroque Fireworks," 7:30 p.m., students 18/younger and active-duty military personnel admitted at no charge; Boyne City Performing Arts Center, Boyne City; for tickets or details, call 487-0010, go to www.treatickets.com or www.glcorchestra.org, tickets also available at local Chambers of Commerce and book stores.

Gopherwood Concerts presents folk band Sons of the Never Wrong, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 ages 13-18, at the door $12 and $6; Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac; tickets available at Toy Town or by calling 775-2813.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Art

"River of Gold: Precolumbian Treasures from Sitio Conte" exhibit opens, on view through March 28, featuring more than 120 Precolumbian gold objects; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; admission $6 adults, $4 children, $20 families, free for museum members; hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Thurs. until 8 p.m., 1-5 p.m. Sun.; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

"Anishinaabe -- Art is Good Medicine" exhibit, 1-4 p.m., sponsored by the Manistee Art Institute in cooperation with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, exhibit continues Oct. 16-18; Hardy Hall, Ramsdell Theatre, corner of Maple and 1st streets, Manistee.

Artist reception, 2-4 p.m., "Air, Earth, Fire, Water" exhibit of functional and ceremonial pottery by Traverse City artist Marcia Borell, on view through Nov. 22; Wild Raisin Gallery, 118 W. State St., Fife Lake; 879-4195 or www.wildraisin.net.

Etc.

Samel's Family Heritage Society Harvest Gathering, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free, farm tours, blacksmithing and draw saw demonstrations, grain milled with power from a "hit & miss," squeeze apple juice to take home, wagon rides, walking tours, vintage games, homemade ice cream and more; Samel's Farm, 8298 Skegemog Point Road, Williamsburg, two miles north of M-72.

Latin American Crafts Trunk Sale, 1-5 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1586.

Music

Encore Winds Symphony presents "Encore en Pointe" with dancers from Dance Arts Academy, 3 p.m., featuring folk songs and dances from around the world, $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call the Milliken box office, 995-1553 or go to www.encorewinds.org.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents "Baroque Fireworks," 4 p.m., students 18/younger and active-duty military personnel admitted at no charge; First Congregational Church, Center Road, TC; for tickets or details, call 487-0010, go to www.treatickets.com or www.glcorchestra.org, tickets also available at local Chambers of Commerce and book stores.

Igor and the Red Elvises, 7 p.m., the best of Russian rock 'n' roll, $20 advance, $25 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union St., TC; tickets at Union Street Station, Oryana Natural Foods, Cedar City Market in Cedar; for details, call 941-1930.

Monday, Oct. 12

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Etc.

Honor Farmers/Flea Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Maley Park, U.S. 31, across from Honor Shopping Plaza, Honor; 325-6692 or 325-7982.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Peepers Program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., "Let's Get Batty" theme, for children ages 3-5 and parents to explore seasonal nature themes with experienced early childhood educators and naturalists, includes indoor and outdoor activities, $3 per child per session; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Plant It Wild annual meeting, season wrap-up and potluck dinner, 6 p.m., program on "Grow Benzie," everyone welcome; First Congregational Church, 14786 Lindy Road, Thompsonville; 352-6962.

Live! @ the Library program, 6-7:30 p.m. presentation on "Healthy Skin at Any Age" with dermatologist Dr. Joan Griner, free, for teens and adults; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Inland Seas Education Association program, 7 p.m., presented by Jeff Alexander, author of "Pandora's Locks: The Opening of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway," free, public welcome; Inland Seas Education Center, Suttons Bay; 271-3077 or www.schoolship.org.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats of China, 7 p.m.; Cheboygan Opera House, Cheboygan; for ticket prices and reservations, call 627-5841 or (800) 357-9408.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Program by Great Michigan Read author Bich Minh Nguyen, 7 p.m., author of "Stealing Buddha's Dinner," $10; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets or details, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater presents the Midwest premiere of "The Book of Matthew Liebowitz" by playwright Gene Abravaya, premiere preview with show-themed food and a "talk-back with Abravaya," $30 includes food and wine; new location at the Studio Theater at the Railway Station, The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Thursday, Oct. 15

Dance

Etc.

"Introduction to Digital Photography" enrichment class, 10 a.m., bring digital camera and questions, free, registration encouraged; Helena Township Public Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; to sign up, call 331-4318 or stop at the library; for details, call Lynn Durling, 322-2559.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society meeting and program, 1 p.m., program on "Amazing Obituaries" by Brenda Wolfgram Moore, public welcome; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr., TC; 935-0152 or visit http://grandtraverseregion.com/gtags/index.htm.

Mancelona Farmer's Market, 3-7 p.m., Senior Center parking lot, 122 E. State St., Mancelona; Bonnie Flynn, 866-0416.

Pumpkin carving demonstration, 4-6 p.m., by professional pumpkin carver Patrick Harrison; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley; 263-5484.

International Affairs Forum, 5:15 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. lecture on "The War On Drugs" by Juan Carlos Hidalgo, project coordinator for Latin America at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, followed by discussion, $10, free for current educators and students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 995-1700.

Video gaming night, 6-9 p.m., all ages welcome, snacks provided; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Music

An Evening With Keller Williams, 8 p.m. show, doors open 7 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; www.treatickets.com.

Theater

Little Traverse Civic Theatre Preview Night performance of "Wait Until Dark," 8 p.m., $10; Ross Stoakes Theater, Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; for details or reservations, visit the box office between 10 a.m.-2 p.m., call 348-1850 or visit www.ltct.org.

Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater presents the Midwest premiere of "The Book of Matthew Liebowitz" by playwright Gene Abravaya, 8 p.m., $10; new location, Studio Theater at the Railway Station, The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Friday, Oct. 16

Art

"Anishinaabe -- Art is Good Medicine" exhibit, 1-8 p.m., sponsored by the Manistee Art Institute in cooperation with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, exhibit continues Oct. 17-18; Hardy Hall, Ramsdell Theatre, corner of Maple and 1st streets, Manistee.

Opening reception, 4-6 p.m., "It's A Family Tradition" exhibit of art by Dorothy Brown Carpenter, daughter Ruth Carpenter Forrest and granddaughter Eliza Forrest, on view through Jan. 27; West Michigan Bank & Trust, 501 Main St., Frankfort; 352-9655.

Opening reception, 5-9 p.m., "No Boundaries ... Just Edges" exhibit by Emily Lichty Woods and Kathy Alford Brady, continues through Oct. 18; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth St., TC; 563-3464.

Cape Dorset Print Sale, 6 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1586.

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Great Lakes Bioneers Conference, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today through Oct. 18, "Taking Care of Nature Means Taking Care of People" theme; Scholars Hall and Milliken Auditorium, Northwestern Michigan College main campus, TC; www.glbconference.org.

Northport Etcetera Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring approximately 30 artists and craftspeople, downtown Northport.

Book signing, 3-5 p.m., by Jane Kennedy Sutton, author of "The Ride"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse presents "Guided Ghost Tour," 7 p.m., retelling of actual stories of haunts and occurrences from keepers of the lighthouse, $5 per person, reservations required, cider and doughnuts will be served; Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, north of Northport; for details or reservations, call 386-7195.

Music

Earthworks Music Concert, 8 p.m., with May Erlewine, Seth Bernard, Susan Fawcett and others, $5 in advance, $10 at the door; Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.glbconference.org.

Theater

Theatre North presents the comedy "Greater Tuna," 8 p.m., $12; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., downtown Warehouse District, TC; for tickets, call 632-3092 or go to www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Wait Until Dark," 8 p.m., $15; Ross Stoakes Theater, Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; for details or reservations, visit the box office between 10 a.m.-2 p.m., call 348-1850 or visit www.ltct.org.

Saturday, Oct. 17

Art

"No Boundaries ... Just Edges" exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring artwork by Emily Lichty Woods and Kathy Alford Brady; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth St., TC; 563-3464.

"Anishinaabe -- Art is Good Medicine" exhibit, 1-8 p.m., sponsored by the Manistee Art Institute in cooperation with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, exhibit closes Oct. 18; Hardy Hall, Ramsdell Theatre, corner of Maple and 1st streets, Manistee.

Dance

Great Lakes Bioneers Dance and Mixer, doors open 8 p.m., music by Ann Arbor-based band Jamie Register and the Glendales, $5 suggested donation; Waterfront Conference Center, U.S. 31 North, TC; www.glbconference.org.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.

Leelanau Farmers Markets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Broadway, Suttons Bay; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Craft and Bake Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., handcrafted holiday items, baked goods and garden produce; First Baptist Church, 244 Washington St., TC; 946-4727.

Edible fall mushrooms class, 10-11:30 a.m., recommended for adults, video and discussion covering edible fall mushrooms, presented by George Meredith, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Northport Etcetera Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring approximately 30 artists and craftspeople, downtown Northport.

Dinosaur Day with children's author Paleo-Joe, 11 a.m., free, all ages welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse presents "The Haunted Lighthouse," 11 a.m.-5 p.m., plus "Guided Ghost Tour," 7 p.m., retelling of actual stories of haunts and occurrences from keepers of the lighthouse, tour is $5 per person, reservations required, cider and doughnuts will be served; Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, north of Northport; for details or reservations, call 386-7195.

Introducing Family Movie Saturday, 12:30 p.m., screening of G-rated family film, third Sat. of each month, free popcorn; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley; 263-5484.

Book signing and discussion, 1-3 p.m., by Aaron Stander, author of "Deer Season," the third book in his northern Michigan detective series; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Fall Fest for the Father Fred Foundation, 1-6 p.m., $20 admission includes free food and drinks from 1-3 p.m., music, college football on large-screen TVs and prizes, all admission proceeds benefit the Father Fred Foundation; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Road, TC; for advance tickets, call Timber Ridge, 947-2770.

Scarecrow Festival, 3-7 p.m., chili dinner, music, Scarecrow Contest, coloring contest and more; Maley Park, U.S. 31, Honor; 325-6692 or 325-7982.

Honor Farmers/Flea Market Evening Celebration, 3-9 p.m., scarecrow contests and more; Maley Park, U.S. 31, across from Honor Shopping Plaza, Honor; 325-6692 or 325-7982.

Dinner and private screening of "Waterlife," 5 p.m. picnic dinner under the tent at Inland Seas Education Center, 6:30 p.m. film at the Bay Theatre, followed by question/answer session with Great Lakes authorities, $50 ($40 tax deductible); for advance reservations, call 271-3077.

Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.

Theater

Theatre North presents the comedy "Greater Tuna," 8 p.m., $12; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., downtown Warehouse District, TC; for tickets, call 632-3092 or go to www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Art

"No Boundaries ... Just Edges" exhibit, noon-4 p.m., featuring artwork by Emily Lichty Woods and Kathy Alford Brady; City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth St., TC; 563-3464.

"A New Dimension" juried art exhibit artist reception, 12:30-3:30 p.m., featuring art in all media by artists 18/older living with physical, emotional and/or cognitive challenges, music by Ron Getz, $5 donation accepted at the door to benefit Andre's Place, an art program established by Michelle St. Amant in memory of her son; BATA Transfer Station, 115 Hall St., TC; 631-2477.

"Anishinaabe -- Art is Good Medicine" exhibit closes, 1-4 p.m., sponsored by the Manistee Art Institute in cooperation with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians; Hardy Hall, Ramsdell Theatre, corner of Maple and 1st streets, Manistee.

Etc.

Great Lakes Bioneers Conference concludes, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., "Taking Care of Nature Means Taking Care of People" theme; Scholars Hall and Milliken Auditorium, Northwestern Michigan College main campus, TC; www.glbconference.org.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse presents "The Haunted Lighthouse," 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, north of Northport; for details or reservations, call 386-7195.

Genealogy Workshop, noon-4 p.m., bring in family bible for recording and any other genealogical material you wish to share, plus table on Native American research, free, no registration required, sponsored by GT Area Genealogical Society and Job Winslow Chapter of the DAR; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 946-8017 or 264-8502.

Music

Mel Larimer Concert Series opens, 4 p.m., performance of Mozart's "Requiem," and Randol Alan Bass' "Gloria" by the Festival Chorus and Orchestra, suggested donations $15 adults, $5 students, $40 families; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.

Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, 7 p.m., $18 advance, $20 at the door, "Early Show" concert series; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; tickets at Union Street, Oryana Natural Foods and Cedar City Market in Cedar; for details, call 941-1930.

Theater

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Wait Until Dark," 2 p.m., $10; Ross Stoakes Theater, Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; for details or reservations, visit the box office between 10 a.m.-2 p.m., call 348-1850 or visit www.ltct.org.

Theatre North presents the comedy "Greater Tuna," 3 p.m., $12; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., downtown Warehouse District, TC; for tickets, call 632-3092 or go to www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Old Town Playhouse Studio Theater presents the Midwest premiere of "The Book of Matthew Liebowitz" by playwright Gene Abravaya, 3 p.m., $10; new location, Studio Theater at the Railway Station, The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Monday, Oct. 19

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Peepers Program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., "Shake 'Dem Bones" theme, for children ages 3-5 and parents to explore seasonal nature themes with experienced early childhood educators and naturalists, includes indoor and outdoor activities, $3 per child per session; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., "Cooking Wild Game" theme, $15/person, which will be applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill when they order a three-course dinner immediately following; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for details or reservations, call 534-6800.

GT Hiking Club presents Backpacking Adventures from the Needles to the Sierras, 7-8:30 p.m., take a virtual trek with Sara Cockrell to the rock canyons in Needles, Utah, the Niagara Escarpment, the John Muir Trail through Kings Canyon and more; free, public welcome; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Book signing, 10 a.m.-noon, by fine artist Alex Beard, of his first children's book "Jungle Grapevine"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Thursday, Oct. 22

Dance

Etc.

"Awesome Appetizers" hands-on enrichment class, 9 a.m., led by Bill Bochstahler, free, registration encouraged; Helena Township Public Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; to sign up, call 331-4318 or stop at the library; for details, call Lynn Durling, 322-2559.

Farmer's Market, 10-11:40 a.m., local farmers with fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked goods and more; The Village at Bay Ridge, West Building dining room, 3950 Scenic Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 932-9455.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Pumpkin carving demonstration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., by Ed Moody, Northwestern Michigan College West Hall, main campus, TC.

Luncheon Lecture "Exploring the Bottom of the Bays," noon-1:30 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College's Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; 995-1700.

Mancelona Farmer's Market, 3-7 p.m., Senior Center parking lot, 122 E. State St., Mancelona; Bonnie Flynn, 866-0416.

Solo bagpipe performance by Peter Deneen, 7-8 p.m., free, bring lawn chairs, sponsored by Kingsley Branch Library; at Brownson Park, Kingsley; in case of poor weather, program will be at the library, 213 S. Brownson; 263-5484.

TC Reads author Jerry Dennis, 7 p.m., $10, Dennis is author of "The Living Great Lakes," City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Traverse Area District Library, Horizon Books, Borders Books; for details, call TADL, 932-8500.

Elk Rapids Area Historical Society program, 7 p.m., "Elk Rapids; Docks, Bridges and Didjanos" by Glenn Neumann, suggested donation $5 adults, $1 students younger than 18, free for children; Historical Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; 264-5692 or 264-8984.

Theater

Theatre North presents the comedy "Greater Tuna," 8 p.m., $12; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., downtown Warehouse District, TC; for tickets, call 632-3092 or go to www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Friday, Oct. 23

Art

Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055.

Etc.

Garden Theater International Film Festival, today through Oct. 25, featuring some of the best films from film festivals around the world, $35 per person for the weekend, $8 per film; Garden Theater, 301 Main St., Frankfort; for details or a complete schedule, visit http://www.frankfortgardentheater.com.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Manga Book Club presents Halloween Cosplay Event, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free tickets available, dress as your favorite manga character, ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; tickets available at the circulation desk of at Manga Book Club meetings; 932-8500.

Dennos Museum Center Concert Series presents "The Hoop of Life" with visionary hoop dancer Kevin Locke, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.

Music

Rojo Loco, 6-8 p.m., Left Foot Charley, 806 Red Dr., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

An Evening with Shawn Colvin, 8 p.m. show, doors open 7 p.m., featuring May Erlewine and Paul Freeman, $28 advance, $33 at the door; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; www.treatickets.com.

Theater

Theatre North presents the comedy "Greater Tuna," 8 p.m., $12; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., downtown Warehouse District, TC; for tickets, call 632-3092 or go to www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Art

Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.

East Extravaganza Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., craft fair, silent auction, used book sale; East Middle School, 1776 Three Mile Road, TC.

Art-full Gathering, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring more than 25 Michigan artists, admission $2 per person or $1 plus non-perishable food donations for Otsego County Food Pantry; Michaywe Clubhouse, Gaylord; (989) 732-3722 or www.friendsonpurpose.com.

"Listening to the River" workshop for teens, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 13-17, use GPS units, digital audio recorders and cameras to document views of the trail, the river, and special places in the Natural Education Reserve, $15 includes lunch, space limited, registration required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details or to register, call 941-0960.

Christmas Tree Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., crafts, bake sale, quilt raffle, luncheon featuring soup buffet, by Mesick AMVETS Auxiliary; at Mesick AMVETS Post 120, M-37, two miles south of Mesick.

Halloween Psychic Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., tarot readings, reiki, channeling, medium readings, numerology, astrology and more, costumes optional; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805.

Weekend Wigglers returns, 11 a.m., stories, songs and rhymes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their "big people" with Jill Bert; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Kate Lazuka, author of the children's book "Rock People"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for prices and tickets, call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

Theater

Theatre North presents the comedy "Greater Tuna," 8 p.m., $12; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., downtown Warehouse District, TC; for tickets, call 632-3092 or go to www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Art

Holiday Art Fair, 1-5 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055.

Etc.

Garden Theater International Film Festival, closes today, featuring some of the best films from film festivals around the world, $8 per film; Garden Theater, 301 Main St., Frankfort; for details or a complete schedule, visit http://www.frankfortgardentheater.com.

Music

Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson during intermission, no cover charge, select Chateau Chantal wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Sleder's Family Tavern's "On the Porch" concert series presents Hymn for Her and String of Ponies, 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph St., TC; advance tickets at Sleder's and Oryana Natural Foods Market; for details, call 947-9213.

Theater

Theatre North presents the comedy "Greater Tuna," 3 p.m., $12; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., downtown Warehouse District, TC; for tickets, call 632-3092 or go to www.theatrenorthtc.com.

Monday, Oct. 26

Etc.

Reservations and payment due for Chocolate Talk and Chocolate Tasting Party, event held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29, with Barbara Disborough, author of "The Guide To Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region," $15 includes tasting and Chocolate "Dance Card" to make note of your favorites; The Village at Bay Ridge, East Dining Room, 3850 Scenic Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; for details or reservations, call 995-9385.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Peepers Program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., "Jolly Pumpkins" theme, for children ages 3-5 and parents to explore seasonal nature themes with experienced early childhood educators and naturalists, includes indoor and outdoor activities, $3 per child per session; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Halloween Spook-tacular, 6-7 p.m., all ages welcome, ghoulish games, creepy crawly activities, nature crafts, haunted trail, free popcorn and "Vampire Juice," $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Thursday, Oct. 29

Art

Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler Program, 11 a.m.-noon, "Woodland Indian Baskets and Myths" theme, activities in the galleries, related story and art project for children ages 3-5 with parents or grandparents, museum admission plus $1 art supply fee; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or to register, call 995-1029 or e-mail Diana Bolander, dbolander@nmc.edu.

Free preview of new "Art21" episode, 7 p.m. showing of the "Systems" episode; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Etc.

Pahl's Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., farm animals, two free corn mazes, straw maze, more; 7310 Zue Road, Buckley; www.pahlspumpkinpatch.com, 269-3077 or 620-1242.

Chocolate Talk and Chocolate Tasting Party, 1:30 p.m., with Barbara Disborough, author of "The Guide To Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region," $15 includes tasting and Chocolate "Dance Card" to make note of your favorites; The Village at Bay Ridge, East Dining Room, 3850 Scenic Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 995-9385.

Mancelona Farmer's Market, 3-7 p.m., Senior Center parking lot, 122 E. State St., Mancelona; Bonnie Flynn, 866-0416.

Theater

Friday, Oct. 30

Dance

Dancin' in the Dome, 8-11 p.m., music by the Bay Area Big Band, $9 in advance, $10 at the door; Park Place Hotel Dome, 300 E. State St., TC; for details, visit www.bayareabigband.org.

Etc.

Elk Rapids Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.

Downtown Halloween Walk, 3:30-5 p.m., at participating businesses, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.com.

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show," showings at 8 p.m. and midnight, preceded by "Time Warp" dance lesson, live audience interaction encouraged and orchestrated by Old Town Playhouse performers, cash bar available, $11 tickets, $5 for prop bag; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.

Live Reading: Old Town Playhouse, 8:30-10:30 p.m., readings by performers from the Old Town Playhouse; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music

Dennos Museum Center Concert Series presents Street Drum Corp's BANG in a "Fright Night" punk rock percussion performance, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Theater

Saturday, Oct. 31

Etc.

Halloween Crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., all ages welcome to drop in for Halloween crafts and activities, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., Halloween stories and make-and-take "Light Up Your Halloween with Luminaries" craft, ages 5/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Haunted Family Theater, 12:30 p.m., free popcorn, costumes encouraged; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley; 263-5484.

Trick or Treat with the Merchants, 1-4 p.m., downtown Glen Arbor; 334-3238.

Alden Halloween Celebration, 6:30 p.m. children's costume parade, followed by judging, prizes and refreshments; Tennis Court Park, downtown Alden; Jesse Lane, 409-6876.

Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.

Theater