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Friday, Dec. 4

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Polish refreshments; Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Art Babes holiday exhibition opens, noon, City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Arts and Artisans trunk show, 1-8 p.m., Tonic Salon gallery and the Glenn Wolff studio, featuring more than a dozen artists, 230 E. 14th St., TC; 922-1088.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

Opening of a Winter and Holiday Photography Show, 6-8 p.m., Warehouse Lounge by Cuppa Joe, Warehouse District, TC; 941-4307.

Dance

Swing Shift and the Stars dance-off for charity, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. dance lessons, 7:30 performance, City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; www.swingshiftandthestars.com, 620-6246.

Dance the Halls, 8 p.m., Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; $10 adults, $5 students, $20 reserved; 347-4337.

Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.

Etc.

Manistee's Old Christmas Weekend, activities throughout town, www.manisteechamber.com, 723-2575.

Cookie sale, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kalkaska County Library, 247 S. Cedar St.; 258-9411.

Greening Up the Holidays, 10-11:30 a.m., Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.

Santa, 5-8 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

"The Inn at Christmastime," 5-8 p.m., Wellington Inn, 230 Wellington St., TC; $15 at the door to benefit the Grand Traverse Historical Society; 922-9900, www.wellingtoninn.com.

Otsego County Community Foundation's "Tinseltown" Extreevaganza, 6:30 p.m., live auction, silent auction, diamond raffle, hors d'oeuvres stations, music by Yankee Station, $60 per person; Otsego Club Special Events Center, Gaylord; (989) 731-0569.

Pearl Harbor Day memorial, 6:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial, downtown Kalkaska.

Village tree-lighting, 6:45 p.m., parade 7 p.m., followed by a bonfire in the historical museum parking lot, downtown Kalkaska; 564-7422.

Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

MUSIC

"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.

Cliff Eberhardt, doors open 7 p.m., concert at 8 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; tickets are $25 at the door, $15 for students; 929-3254, www.insideoutgallery.com.

Annual Madrigal Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center; $15 adults, $5 students, under 5 free; 386-7809; www.northportcac.org.

"Sounds of the Season," 7:30 p.m., featuring the Benzie Symphony Orchestra and the Leelanau Community Choir, $10 suggested donation; Benzie Central High School, Homestead Road, Benzonia; 882-0411.

THEATER

"Talking With," 7 p.m., Scholars Hall Room 217, presented by the NMC Acting Class; free but donations accepted.

Saturday, Dec. 5

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

Merry Marketplace arts and crafts sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Art Building, Leland; 256-2131.

Christmas Art Market, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fine art gifts by local artists; Studio on Main, 402 Main St., Frankfort; 383-1885 or www.studioonmain.biz.

Les Femmes Pastel art show and sale, 1-6 p.m., the Downtown Frame Up, 145 E. Front St., TC; 941-1744, www.downtownframeup.com.

Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

DANCE

"Winter Dances," presented by Company Dance Traverse, 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center, Northwestern Michigan College, TC; $10 in advance, $15 at the door; 941-4234.

Etc.

Manistee's Old Christmas Weekend, activities throughout town, www.manisteechamber.com, 723-2575.

Cookie sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Peninsula Township fire station 2, three miles north of TC on Center Road.

Commission on Aging benefit breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Kalkaska Senior Center, Cedar St.; 258-5030.

Appraisal Day fundraiser with Don Butkovich, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., reservations required, verbal appraisals, maximum two items, $8 fee per item, proceeds benefit the Dennos Museum Center's programming fund; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or reservations, call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

Cookie Walk, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $5/pound for cookies, soup luncheon, baked goods, vintage jewelry, crafts and silent auction, sponsored by the Katherine Guild; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rogers Road and U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-9517.

Bake sale and bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Willowbrook Mill, Northport; 386-9026.

Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia.

Craft show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Traverse City High School, 3962 N. Three Mile Road; admission is donation of nonperishable food; 933-5869.

Arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mills Community House, U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-0591.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org

Holiday Home Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cadillac; $10 advance, $15 day-of; 510-9047.

Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Christmas at the Kaliseum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., community cookie contest, Santa's arrival, crafts, tree raffle, lunch special and more; Kaliseum, Kalkaska; 258-5030.

Holiday open house, noon-6 p.m., downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101, www.charlevoix.org.

Santa Parade, 1:30 p.m., downtown Gaylord; evening stroll and caroling later that night; www.gaylordarts.org.

Winter Wings Bird Bonanza, 2-3:30 p.m., Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Dune Climb; 326-5134, ext. 300.

"The Inn at Christmastime," 5-8 p.m., Wellington Inn, 230 Wellington St., TC; $15 at the door to benefit the Grand Traverse Historical Society; 922-9900, www.wellingtoninn.com.

MUSIC

Caroling at Cherryland Center, noon-3 p.m., featuring the Traverse City Central High School Choral-Aires; 1150 S. Airport Road, corner of Garfield and South Airport, TC; www.cherrylandcenter.com.

Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., TC West Senior High Commons Banquet Hall; $30, 933-7509.

"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.

Violin concert, 7 p.m., by students by Susan Raguse and Annie Boyle, free, public welcome; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC.

Jingle Bell Jam, 7 p.m., Manistee Eagles, 55 Division St.; five bands; admission is one new, unwrapped toy or cash donation; 510-9675, www.cnvband.com.

Cherry Capital Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium, 7th and Pine, TC.

Annual Madrigal Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center; $15 adults, $5 students, under 5 free; 386-7809; www.northportcac.org.

Andre Villoch, 8 p.m., Seed Studio Gallery, 108 Dexter St., Elk Rapids; $12 at the door; 264-9020.

THEATER

Dramatist Mark McPherson in "The Inimitable Charles Dickens," 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center at Bellaire High School; free, sponsored by With a Little Help From My Friends; 533-4070.

"Talking With," 7 p.m., Scholars Hall Room 217, presented by the NMC Acting Class; free but donations accepted.

Sunday, Dec. 6

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

DANCE

"Winter Dances," presented by Company Dance Traverse, 2:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center, Northwestern Michigan College, TC; $10 in advance, $15 at the door; 941-4234.

ETC.

Christmas in the Village, downtown Suttons Bay; Dickensian costume contest, Santa, giveaways and more; 271-7323.

Manistee's Old Christmas Weekend, activities throughout town, www.manisteechamber.com, 723-2575.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse Christmas, noon-4 p.m., Leelanau State Park; free admission; 386-7195, www.grandtraverselighthouse.com.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Sonja Richardson, author of "Comet Kid" and "My Maize and Blue Day"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Santa, 1-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

"The Inn at Christmastime," 1-4 p.m., Wellington Inn, 230 Wellington St., TC; $15 at the door to benefit the Grand Traverse Historical Society; 922-9900, www.wellingtoninn.com.

"Unmistaken Child," part of the Bay Select Film Series, 2 and 5 p.m., Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 271-5800.

Children's Christmas party, 2-4 p.m., Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-6583.

Winter lecture series "Who Was Edward Hartwick," 2 p.m., Hartwick Pines State Park visitor center, free with motor vehicle permit; (989) 348-2537, e-mail burgr@michigan.gov.

MUSIC

Leelanau Community Choir's "Sing in the Season" concert, 3 p.m., Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 Madison, Suttons Bay; and 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6012 Lake St., Glen Arbor; admission free, donations appreciated; 228-5456 or cbuxton@centurytel.com.

Northwestern Michigan Children's Choir, 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, Seventh St., TC; $8 adults, $6 children and seniors, available at the door.

Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., TC West Senior High Commons Banquet Hall; $30, 933-7509.

Monday, Dec. 7

ART

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

ETC.

"Unmistaken Child," part of the Bay Select Film Series, 6 p.m., Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 271-5800.

Cinema Curiosa, 8:30 p.m., State Theatre, downtown TC; "RIP," a documentary made with open source and remixed work about copyright; 932-8534, www.cinemacuriosa.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 8

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

ETC.

Peepers' Pine Cones" program, 10-11:30 a.m., for ages 3-5 and their adults, both indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child per session; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

"Unmistaken Child," part of the Bay Select Film Series, 6 p.m., Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 271-5800.

"Dead Reckoning," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.

MUSIC

Barrage, 7 p.m., Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center; www.crookedtree.org.

Jeff Daniels, 7:30 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House; $35, 627-5841.

Wednesday, Dec. 9

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Ornament workshop, 6-7 p.m., for ages 5-12 with adult, make ornaments and decorations from natural items, bring glue gun if you have one, space limited, $5 per child for materials; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

ETC.

Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716,

Books 'n Brie Book Club discusses "The 19th Wife" by David Ebershoff, 4 p.m., Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

"Sparkle the Season," 5:30-7:30 p.m., Epiphany Salon, 518 E. Front St., TC, spa specials and raffles; 933-8010.

Books and Beer, featuring local authors donation 10 percent of their sales to Bellaire Community Food Pantry, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Shorts Brewing Co., Bellaire; 922-2234.

Ellsworth/Atwood Wooden Shoe Festival, 6-7:30 p.m., lighting of community tree, holiday carols, hot chocolate, warm cider and cookies, children may make handcrafted ornaments to take home, holiday balloon sculptures and hats by Twister Joe; Banks Township Hall, Ellsworth.

MUSIC

NMC Chamber Singers, 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, Northwestern Michigan College, TC; $8 adults, $6 seniors and students; 995-1553, www.dennosmuseum.org.

Thursday, Dec. 10

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

Dance

Ballroom and Swing Dancing Night, 7 p.m., The Terminal, 1669 Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300, www.theterminaltc.com.

ETC.

Bake sale, 9 a.m., Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge, TC; 932-9455.

Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler Program, 11 a.m.-noon, "Polar Bears and Narwhals" 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.

Ladies Night, 5-9 p.m., downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Green Drinks, eco-conscious discussion, 5-7 p.m., FireFly Lounge, Cass Street, TC; www.greendrinks.org.

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "The Christmas Story," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.

MUSIC

Musicale Christmas/Holiday program, 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 6501 Center Road, TC; $5; 264-9448.

Gaylord High School Band winter concert, 7 p.m., Gornick Auditorium.

Friday, Dec. 11

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

ETC.

Downtown open house, stores open until 10 p.m., music 6-8 p.m., downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Santa, 5-9 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Book signing, 6-8 p.m., by Richard Smith, author of "Great Michigan Deer Tales 5," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

interlochen

"A Christmas Carol" musical, Arts Academy Theatre Company, 7:30 p.m. Corson Auditorium, $23 adults, $20 seniors, $9 students; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

MUSIC

"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.

NMC Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center, Northwestern Michigan College, $8 adults, $6 seniors and students; 995-1553.

Matt Flinner Trio, 9 p.m., Tali Bistro and Bar, Frankfort; $18 at the door; 352-5252.

THEATER

"A Midsummer Night's Dream," 7 p.m. Scholars Hall room 217, present by the NMC Players; $7 students, $9 adults.

"Godspell Jr.," 7 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.

Saturday, Dec. 12

ART

Pathfinder School art and craft show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 11930 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 941-0470.

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

Ornaments from nature workshop for adults and teens, 1-2 p.m., $5 per person for supplies, space limited; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

DANCE

Bayside Travellers holiday dance and potluck, 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. musical program, 8 p.m. contra and square dancing; bring a wrapped "white elephant gift," $10 adult, $6 student, Twin Lakes - Gilbert Lodge, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; www.dancetc.com, 313-2596.

ETC.

Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Mt. Holiday, TC; $5 12 and under, $7 adults; 938-2500.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., indoors, "Holiday Sweet Treats" theme with selection of gourmet, handcrafted chocolates, candies and more, complimentary Market Gift Box provided for purchases and gifts; 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.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org.

Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Horizon Books, noon-2 p.m. book signing by Bridget Llewellyn, author of the children's book "One Child One Planet"; and 3-5 p.m. by Patricia Batta, author of "What Did You Do Before Dying"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Craft class with local artist Jacqueline Southby, 1:30 p.m., enjoy creating crafts from around the world, stories from many lands and snacks; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Biggest Little Holiday Party, 5 p.m., Governors Hall, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa; $29.50; www.grandtraverseresort.com, (800) 748-0303 ext. 6205.

Public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., free, Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

Day of Giving, Wineries of Old Mission; each winery donations portion of sales to specific charity; www.wineriesofoldmission.com.

Interlochen

"A Christmas Carol" musical, Arts Academy Theatre Company, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Corson Auditorium, $23 adults, $20 seniors, $9 students; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

MUSIC

Caroling and visits with Santa, 1-3 p.m., featuring East Middle School Choir, Santa will travel from store to store; Cherryland Center, 1150 S. Airport Road, TC; www.cherrylandcenter.com.

Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., featuring the Village Voices and Northport Community Band, $20 adults, $5 students, Northport School students free; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, Wing Street, Northport; www.northportcac.org; 386-5001.

"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.

Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., TC West Senior High Commons Banquet Hall; $30, 933-7509.

THEATER

"A Midsummer Night's Dream," 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Scholars Hall room 217, present by the NMC Players; $7 students, $9 adults.

"Godspell Jr.," 2 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.

Sunday, Dec. 13

ART

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.

ETC.

Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Bridget Llewellyn, author of the children's environmental book "One Child One Planet"; Horizon Books, 319 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; www.horizonbooks.com.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m. by Davie Looman, author of "Joy of Racing Solo"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Santa, 1-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Community reception for new library director Metta T. Lansdale, 2-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

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interlochen

"A Christmas Carol" musical, Arts Academy Theatre Company, 2 p.m. Corson Auditorium, $23 adults, $20 seniors, $9 students; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.

MUSIC

"A Potpourri of Carols, during the 10:15 a.m. service, free, public welcome, offering will be taken; First Christian Church, 3686 South Airport Road, TC.

Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., featuring the Village Voices and Northport Community Band, $20 adults, $5 students, Northport School students free; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, Wing Street, Northport; www.northportcac.org; 386-5001.

Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., TC West Senior High Commons Banquet Hall; $30, 933-7509.

THEATER

"A Midsummer Night's Dream," 2 p.m. Scholars Hall room 217, present by the NMC Players; $7 students, $9 adults.

"Godspell Jr.," 2 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.

Monday, Dec. 14

ART

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

ETC.

Bay Ridge book club, Barbara Disborough and "The Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region, 12:30 p.m., West Dining Room, 3950 Scenic Ridge, 932-9455.

Festival of Trains, 2-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 15

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

ETC.

Peepers' "Oh Christmas Tree" program, 10-11:30 a.m., for ages 3-5 and their adults, both indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child per session; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Festival of Trains, 2-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant, 6 p.m. "Holiday Entertaining" demonstration, complimentary samples, $15 per person fee applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill for three-course dinner immediately after in Aerie; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; advance reservations recommended, 534-6800.

"The Bishop's Wife," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.

Music

The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Handel's "Messiah," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $50 reserved, $75 premier; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Petoskey; www.glcorchestra.org or charge by phone at 487-0010.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

ETC.

Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716,

Thursday, Dec. 17

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

Dance

Ballroom and Swing Dancing Night, 7 p.m., The Terminal, 1669 Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300, www.theterminaltc.com.

ETC.

Men's night, downtown TC, 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Festival of Trains, 2-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

"Steamroller," "The Violin/Katoki Skripka," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; 929-3254.

GT Audubon Club Photo Fest and Christmas Party, 7-9 p.m., public invited, includes program of photos taken by members throughout the year; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Music

The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Handel's "Messiah," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $50 reserved, $75 premier; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Petoskey; www.glcorchestra.org or charge by phone at 487-0010.

Friday, Dec. 18

ART

Last day of holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

ETC.

Festival of Trains, 2-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Book signing, 3-5 p.m., by Micheline A. DeCaire, author of "The Hideout"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Inaugural "Hardcover, Hard Cider" Holiday Book Sale, 4-9 p.m., with 12 northern Michigan women authors, purchase signed books, enjoy hard cider from Left Foot Charley, delicacies from Silvertree Deli and Underground Cheesecake Company; The Mercato in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Santa, 5-8 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., free, Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

MUSIC

"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.

"All Seasonal" Concert, 8 p.m., presented by the NMC Community Concert Band, $8 adults, $6 students/seniors; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553, www.dennosmuseum.org.

THEATER

"Godspell Jr.," 7 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.

Saturday, Dec. 19

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

ETC.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., indoors, "Hand Crafted Holiday" theme featuring holiday gift items and local foods; Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.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.

"Get to Know Your Christmas Tree" program, 10:30 a.m.-noon, all ages, take a hike to learn about conifers, dress for the weather, $5 per person donation suggested; Sabin Trail, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org.

Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing by Wendy Stout, creator of "On the Spin Cycle"; and 2-4 p.m. by Mardi Link, author of "When Evil Came to Good Hart" and "Isadore's Secret"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

MUSIC

Caroling and visits with Santa, noon-3 p.m. caroling by the Sweet Adelines, Santa will travel from store to store to greet visitors from 1-3 p.m.; Cherryland Center, 1150 S. Airport Road, TC; www.cherrylandcenter.com.

"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.

Billy Dean in concert, 7 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, $50; (800) 357-9408.

THEATER

"Godspell Jr.," 2 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.

Sunday, Dec. 20

DANCE

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

ETC.

Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Santa, 1-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Book signing, 2-4 p.m., "Cook's House Cookbook"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

"The Bill Collector," a movie by Matthew Kinne, 6 p.m., City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; www.cityoperahouse.com, 941-8082.

THEATER

"Godspell Jr.," 2 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.

Monday, Dec. 21

ETC.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Winter Solstice celebration, noon-4 p.m., Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan; 536-3369.

Santa, 3-7 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Book signing and discussion, 5-7 p.m., by TC resident and State Police officer Ingrid Dean, author of "Spirit of the Badge"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 22

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

ETC.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Elizabeth Buzzelli, author of "Dead Floating Lovers" and the previous mystery "Dead Dancing Women"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Santa, 3-7 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

"The Bells of St. Mary's," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.

Wednesday, Dec. 23

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

ETC.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716,

Santa, 3-7 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Book signing, 4-6 p.m., by Aaron Stander, author of "Deer Season," the third in the mystery series featuring Sheriff Ray Elkins; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

MUSIC

"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, starring Dominic Fortuna, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.

Thursday, Dec. 24

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ETC.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Santa, noon-3 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.

Friday, Dec. 25

Saturday, Dec. 26

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

ETC.

Create-A-Craft, during regular hours, "Do-It-Yourself" craft station available, parental assistance for young crafters recommended, included 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.glcm.org.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.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.

Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org.

Public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., free, Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

MUSIC

"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, starring Dominic Fortuna, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.

Sunday, Dec. 27

ETC.

Create-A-Craft, during regular hours, "Do-It-Yourself" craft station available, parental assistance for young crafters recommended, included 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.glcm.org.

Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Music

Chateau Chantal's Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5:30 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, no cover charge, select Chateau wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110 or wine@chateauchantal.com.

Monday, Dec. 28

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ETC.

Create-A-Craft Week, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., expanded selection of crafts for children, staff and volunteers on hand to help, included 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.glcm.org.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Holiday open house, noon-4 p.m., Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan; 536-3369

Tuesday, Dec. 29

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

ETC.

Create-A-Craft Week, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., expanded selection of crafts for children, staff and volunteers on hand to help, included 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.glcm.org.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 30

ART

"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.

ETC.

Create-A-Craft Week, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., expanded selection of crafts for children, staff and volunteers on hand to help, included 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.glcm.org.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716,

Thursday, Dec. 31

ETC.

Great Lakes Children's Museum "Countdown to Noon" New Year's Eve event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., from 10 a.m.-noon children will help decorate the ball for the museum's noon ball drop, noon-3 p.m. children can create a time capsule, included in museum admission of $6 for ages 2/older; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.glcm.org.

Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.

New Year's Eve Overnight, 6 p.m.-9 a.m., $100, Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan; 536-3369.