Traverse City Record-Eagle

October 16, 2009

Entertainment Calendar: 10/16/2009

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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 Exhibit and Sale, 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. print sale begins, sale conducted by lottery, prints on view through Nov. 29; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; interested buyers should call the museum store, 995-1586, for a catalog, price list and lottery number.

Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., "Joe & Joe Show" exhibit of black and white photography by Joe Rice and abstract multi-media art by Joe DeLuca, on view through Nov. 7; The Art of Framing and Gallery, 14th Street at Veterans Drive, TC; gallery open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 947-5456.

Etc.

Traverse City State Park Harvest Festival, through Oct. 18, camp for the weekend and participate in site-decorating contest, trick or treating, bat craft, scavenger hunt, hayride, haunted restroom, costume and pumpkin carving contests and more; TC State Park, TC; 922-5270

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.

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.

The Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce from local growers and producers, plus hands-on demonstrations in spinning, weaving and wool carding; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, turn west on 11th and follow the signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.

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.

Jacob's Corn Maze, 5-9 p.m., plus separate Haunted Trail 7-9 p.m., recommended for teens and adults, included in corn maze admission, $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.

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.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse presents "Guided Ghost Tour," 7 or 7:30 p.m., retelling of actual stories of haunts and occurrences from keepers of the lighthouse, $5 per person, state park vehicle permit also required for park entry, reservations required, cider and doughnuts will be served; Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, north of Northport; for details or reservations, call 386-7195.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Carrots, Carrots, Carrots" theme, Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort (at the Lion's Club Building in case of bad weather); 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.

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.

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.

Free style workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., "The Well Designed Media Space"; Ethan Allen, 862 S. Garfield, TC; for details or to reserve space, 941-7080.

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., $4 adults, $2 ages 6-18 and free for ages 5/younger, tour the lighthouse keepers dwelling and/or the scary basement, outdoor straw maze, pirate ship with cannon, Halloween Tent for younger children and more; plus "Guided Ghost Tour," 7 or 7:30 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; state park vehicle permit required for park entry; 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.

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.

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.

Farmers Market, 1-4 p.m., selection of fall produce and baked goods, free pony rides, face painting, live bluegrass music by North Country String Band, more; The Village at Bay Harbor; 439-2000 or www.villageatbayharbor.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.

Jacob's Corn Maze, 1-9 p.m., plus separate Haunted Trail 7-9 p.m., recommended for teens and adults, included in corn maze admission, $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.

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.

"Critters in the Moonlight" Halloween Walk, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Jack-O-Lantern lit walk through old growth forest to meet Michigan forest animals (costumed volunteers), new "Toddler Trail" for younger children, kids encouraged to wear costumes, free, state park vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or www.michigan.gov/hartwickpines.

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.

Indian dinner and screening of the movie "Sita Sings the Blues," 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. film, to celebrate Diwali, an Indian festival of lights, admission by donation, proceeds benefit The Art Place, a community-based media arts center; Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Center Road, TC; 947-3117.

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

Music

Back Porch Coffeehouse at the Front Porch Cafe, 7 p.m. performance by Dave Eggebrecht and John Warstler, followed by open mic time and jam session, donations accepted at the door to benefit the scheduled performers, suggested donation $5 per person, $10 families, light refreshments included; Front Porch Cafe, Ellsworth; 622-2944.

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.

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by 3 B's, $7 admission, cash bar available, for singles 21/older; The Terminal, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

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., $4 adults, $2 ages 6-18 and free for ages 5/younger, state park vehicle permit also required for park entry, tour the lighthouse keepers dwelling and/or the scary basement, outdoor straw maze, pirate ship with cannon, Halloween Tent for younger children and more; Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, north of Northport; 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.

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.

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.

The Friendly Garden Club meeting, 11:30 a.m., program on "Preserving Our Sleeping Bear Dunes" by National Park Ranger Peg Burman, lunch served, anyone interested in the program and/or membership welcome; Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; for reservations or details, call 938-1606.

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.

Expresso Night for Teens, 7-9 p.m., for teens ages 13-19 grieving the loss of someone special to them, Rhythmic Adventures will demonstrate how to use drums and other rhythm instruments to express feelings, free, pizza and pop served, drums and instruments provided, reservations appreciated but not required; Michael's Place Family Support Center, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr., suite 4, TC; 947-6453.

Thursday, Oct. 22

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.

Elk Rapids Area Historical Society's annual meeting, 6 p.m. potluck dinner followed by brief annual meeting, bring a dish to pass, 7 p.m. program on "Docks, Bridges & Didjanos" by Glenn Neumann, if attending the program only a $5 donation for adults and $2 for students is requested at the door; Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids; 264-8984 or president@elkrapidshistory.org.

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.

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.

The Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce from local growers and producers, plus Halloween games, face painting and treats; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, turn west on 11th and follow the signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.

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.

Dance

Halloween Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, doors open 7:30 p.m., $10 donation per person, music by the Watkoski Family Band from Grand Rapids; St. Rita/St. Joseph Parish Hall, 9243 County Road 667, Maple City.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Naturally Cultured Foods" theme; Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort (at Lion's Club Building in case of bad weather); 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.

Autumn Fest, 1 p.m., games, activities and refreshments, free family event; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; for details or to register, call 533-8314.

Horse North Rescue Fall Open House, 1-4 p.m., pony rides, games, prizes, hoses for adoption, horses in costume and other entertainment, donations appreciated but not required; Horse North Rescue facility, 12463 Shippy Road SW, Fife Lake; Jen Lee, 360-1736.

Fiddlers Jamboree and Old-fashioned Square Dance, 1-5 p.m. jamboree, 7-10 p.m. dance, lunch available, dinner served at 5 p.m., free admission, donations appreciated, sponsored by Original Michigan Fiddlers Association; Kalkaska Fairgrounds Civic Center, M-72, west of 131, Kalkaska; 369-2877 or 384-5580.

Halloween Family Fun, 4-8 p.m., children's games, costume parade, silent auction, picnic and silent movies with musical accompaniment, reservations preferred, $5 per person or $30 per family (two adults and more than four children); Music House Museum, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band's "A Little British" concert, 8 p.m., $8 adults, $6 senior citizens; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 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.

Trunk and Treat, 4-6 p.m., members of the congregation with open their trunks and let children go from vehicle to vehicle to trick or treat, for families and younger children, food also will be served; West Bay Covenant Church, M-22 and Cherry Bend Road, TC; 946-7947 or e-mail westbay1@sbcglobal.net.

St. Mary Hannah Home and School Association's Halloween Party, 4-6 p.m., for all children, carnival games, prizes, candy, raffles and food concessions, $1 per child or $5 per family with a canned food donation; St. Mary Hannah School, 2912 W. M-113, Kingsley; 263-5288.

Chili Cook-off, 4-7 p.m., judge and enjoy all-you-can-eat chili dinner, $8 adults, $4 ages 5-12, free for ages 4/younger, plus bake sales and silent auction, to benefit "With a Little Help From My Friends"; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.

Music

Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra presents "It's All About Style," 3 p.m. concert featuring a colorful tapestry of musical styles, free-will offering collected to help defray the orchestra's operating costs; Benzie Central High School auditorium, Homestead Road, Benzonia; www.benziesymphony.com.

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.

Silent movies accompanied by TC Central High School Orchestras, 7 p.m., donations accepted at the door to benefit the TC Central High School Orchestra trips to state and national conferences; State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; 933-7570.

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.

Dennos Museum Center presents a free lecture in conjunction with "River of Gold: Precolumbian Treasures from Sitio Conte," 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., by Dr. Fredrik Hiebert, National Geographic Archaeology Fellow, included in museum admission; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055 or visit www.dennosmuseum.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.

Opening reception and discussion, 6-8 p.m., a travelogue of images taken from a trip across the North China Plain by photojournalist Gary L. Howe, plus 7 p.m. presentation by Howe; Warehouse Lounge, by Cuppa Joe, downtown Warehouse District, TC.

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.

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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.

Halloween Walking Tour, 7:30-9:30 p.m., walking tours of downtown Petoskey promoting its ghosts and scary stories, $5 per person; starting at Pennsylvania Park, downtown Petoskey; reservations may be made at the Petoskey Downtown Office, 216 Park Ave.

"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.

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The Homeschool Arts Project presents the stage production of C.S. Lewis' "The Horse and His Boy," 3 and 7 p.m., $4 adults, $2 students; New Hope Community Church, 5169 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg; tickets available online at www.thehap.net, by calling 313-2420 or at the door.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Etc.

Great Lakes Children's Museum, children in costume receive free admission all day; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Halloween" theme; Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort (at Lion's Club Building in case of bad weather); 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.

Children's Halloween Parade and Downtown Trick-or-Treating, meet at 9:30 a.m. for 10 a.m. parade, leaves from Central Elementary School, down Howard Street to Mitchell Street to Pennsylvania Park where children can leave for downtown trick-or-treating, Petoskey; 487-1188 or 622-8501.

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.

Halloween activities, 10 a.m.-noon treats distributed to children of all ages; 12:30-1:30 p.m. "Halloween Shivers Session" for elementary school-age children with Halloween/scary stories, songs and poems; Petoskey Public Library, Petoskey.

"The Ghosts of Whaleback" hike, 10 a.m., join Leelanau Conservancy docents for a Halloween hike for all ages, reservations encouraged; meet at Whaleback parking lot, M-22 just north of Leland; for directions visit www.theconservancy.com; for reservations, call 256-9665 or e-mail cfaught@theconservancy.com.

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.

Halloween Party, noon-3 p.m., ages birth-10, trick or treating inside, food and fund; TC Elks Lodge, 625 Bay St., TC; Penny Lautner, 941-4224.

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.

Old-fashioned Halloween Party, 1:30 p.m., featuring storyteller Jill Bert, plus snacks, crafts and costumes; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC.

Trunk or Treat, set up at 3 p.m., bring your cars, decorate and open your trunks to hand out candy, costume judging for children, decorated cars also judged; Norman Township Community Center, South Seaman Road, Wellston; 848-4152.

Truck and Trunk or Treating, 3-5 p.m., visit stores, restaurants and decorated cars for Halloween treats; The Village at Bay Harbor; 439-2000 or www.villageatbayharbor.com.

Haunting in the Hills Halloween Party, 4-6 p.m. for children, with pizza games, costume contest and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. for ages 21/older with valid photo ID, costume contest, music by Rumor, $25 in advance, $30 at the door; Mt. Holiday, 3100 Holiday Road, TC; advance tickets at Mt. Holiday, Don Orr Ski 'n' Beach Haus or online through PayPal at www.mt-holiday.com.

Community Halloween Party, 6-8 p.m., games, prizes, haunted house, cake walk, jail, fortune telling, cider and doughnuts, tickets 25 cents each, sponsored by Northport Boosters; Northport Public School small gym, Wing Street, Northport.

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.

Z-Mash Halloween Zombie Party, 7-9:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., all ages (under 21 preferred), $10 advance, $15 at the door; 10 p.m.-2 a.m., doors open 9:30 p.m., ages 21/older, $10 advance, $15 at the door, with Hip-Hop Funk MC Lyrics Born, female vocalist MC Joyo Velarde and special guest DJ D-Sharp; recreation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" (rehearsals each Sunday at Soul Step Dance Studio, 1249 Woodmere Ave.); The Terminal, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; advance tickets at The Terminal and Oryana Natural Foods Market, or online at www.porterhouseproductions.com.

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

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