Traverse City Area Calendar of Events

Updated Friday afternoons from the Record-Eagle's Arts & Entertainment Section

Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. Information may be mailed to Entertainment Calendar, Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; or e-mail features@record-eagle.com.

Friday, Sept. 18

Art

Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 p.m., walking quits available; various locations, downtown TC; 922-2050 or www.downtowntc.com.

Opening reception, 6-8 p.m., "Chip Duncan: Images of Humanity and Hope" exhibit of Duncan's recent photographs from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Darfur; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Etc.

Festival of the Pines, lumberjack contests, youth archery competitions, parade, arts and crafts show, beverage tent with music, teen dance and more; Lake City; for details, call 839-4969 or visit www.lakecitymich.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.

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Howard Street, between JCPenney and Julienne Tomatoes, Petoskey.

Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Depot next to the marina, Northport; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Gustav Neibuhr, author of "Beyond Tolerance," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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

Fall Festival, 6-7:30 p.m. tailgate dinner (bring your own, some grill space available), 7:45-8:15 p.m. student band concert, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Psalm 21 Band in concert, beverage and dessert concession available; Traverse City Christian School's elementary school, 1514 Birmley Road, TC.

Elk Rapids Area Historical Society program, 7 p.m., "Elk Rapids: A Heritage Area" by Dr. Ted Ligibel, 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.

Preview of the premiere of Ken Burns' 12-part documentary series "The National Parks: America's Best," 7 p.m., Sleeping Bar Dunes National Lakeshore Philip Hart Visitor Center, Empire; 326-5134 or www.nps.gov/slbe.

Wine Tasting Experience with Michigan Dance Collective, 8 p.m., six wines from four local wineries paired with original choreography by Michigan Dance Collective, table seating $20 advance, $25 at the door, general admission balcony tickets $10 (wine tasting not included); City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Theater

Leelanau Players Dinner Theatre at Nonna's, excerpts from Jay D. Hanagan's play "What If," $50 includes performance, salad, entree and dessert, beverages not included; The Homestead, 5000 Homestead Road, Glen Arbor; 334-5378.

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, Sept. 19

Art

Artist reception, 5-8 p.m., exhibit of traditional black and white and new digital work by photographer Don Rutt of fabulousfaces.com; Cuppa Joe Warehouse Lounge, Warehouse District, downtown TC.

Dance

Reservations due for Old-Fashioned Barn Dance, dance held 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 23 with entertainment by Diamonds & Denim Dance featuring Ryan Dobry-Hunt and line dancing demos, donations of non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Pantry appreciated, public invited; Glen Eagle Retirement Community, 3950 Sumac Dr., TC; for details or reservations, call 935-4553.

Family Heritage Day, living history pageant spanning 300 years of heritage, costumed volunteers, Metis, soldiers' encampment, car show of vintage vehicles from 1900-1942 and more, lunch $5 adults, $2 children, plus quilt display and Bill Jamerson's film "Fruit of Dreams" in the Heritage Center, $3 admission for Heritage Center events; Hannah Park, adjacent to the Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.

Fall Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, doors open 7:30 p.m., music by Diddle Styx from Grand Rapids, $10 donation per person, sponsored by St. Rita/St. Joseph Men's Club; St. Rita/St. Joseph Parish Hall, 9243 County Road 667, Maple City.

Etc.

Inaugural "Playing for Pets" golf, tee times available all day, receive half-off greens fees (does not include cart fees) in exchange for donation of blankets, food, bowls and other pet supplies, monetary donations also welcome; Chestnut Hills, Arcadia; 864-2458.

Festival of the Pines, lumberjack contests, youth archery competitions, parade, arts and crafts show, beverage tent with music, teen dance and more; Lake City; for details, call 839-4969 or visit www.lakecitymich.com.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Lot B, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC; 922-2050.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Jam, It's Not Just For Toast Anymore" theme, with 11 a.m. program at the Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets by Chef Matthew Circle of Dymaloma Jams and Jellies; market held at Open Space Park, along the waterfront, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.

Harvest Stompede Vineyard Run & Walk and Wine Tour, 9 a.m. run/walk, $25 per person; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wine Tour with special pour and food at each of the 17 Leelanau Peninsula Vintners, $40 also includes commemorative wine glass; Leelanau Peninsula; to register for the race or for tour details/tickets, visit www.lpwines.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; and near the Post Office, Empire; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.

Antique Appraisal Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by Joseph McGee, owner of Petoskey's "Joseph's World," $10 per item, limit three items (no dolls, coins or diamonds), spectators welcome; Otsego County Historical Society Museum, 320 W. Main St., Gaylord.

Hunting and Fishing Swap and Sell, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Interlochen Eagles Club, U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-6195.

Mesick Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with a special presentation on the history of Yuma by Greg and Laurie Bailey, plus old tools, furniture, logging display, old pictures and more; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; www.mesickmuseum.com.

Leland Heritage Celebration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. "Art on the Bottle, The Bottle in Art" exhibit, Old Art Building; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. music by Blind Dog Hank and whitefish chowder, Fishtown; 10 a.m.-noon, coffee and muffins on the Village Green; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Leland Township Library book sale; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Leland Classic Cars exhibit at and around Van's Garage; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wood Boats on the Wall, Leland River behind the Leelanau Historical Museum with music 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. by The Windy Ridge Boys; 6:30-8 p.m. Manitou Island Transit Historic Cruise (25 reservations needed for event to occur), call 256-9061; Leland; call (877) Leland1.

Grand Traverse Woman Exp(o!), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., vendors, demonstrations, speakers, Girls' Night Out 6-9 p.m. at Turtle Creek Casino, shuttle transportation available; $7 includes Exp(o!) admission today and Sept. 20, party pass to Girls' Night Out and Sunday's Chico's Fashion Show; Grand Traverse Resort, Acme; tickets available at www.grandtraversewoman.com or at the door.

Mr. Potato Head Potato Fest Craft Show, 10 a.m., plus potato soup contest, Mr. Potato Head Contest, music and dancing 6 p.m., raffles and donations to benefit Meals on Wheels, hot dogs, brats, hamburgers and beverages available; Kalkaska Eagles Aerie #4496, 15854 M-72 (old Ernie's Flea Market), Kalkaska; for details or to reserve craft show space, call Jim Sweet, 229-4491.

Ethan Allen "Colorfallentertaining" Style Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, tips on creating a gathering spot guests will never want to leave, includes gift bags, drawing to win an Ethan Allen gift card of copy of "The Gourmet Cookbook," refreshments, entertaining tips, space limited, call to sign up; Ethan Allen Design Center, 862 Garfield Ave., TC; 9941-7080.

Kids' Safety Day at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, noon-4 p.m. (rain or shine), demonstrations, hands-on activities, safety vehicles to explore and more, free; outdoors at the museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526.

Premiere of Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story," 1 and 4:30 p.m. showings, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. pre-showing parties and 2:30 and 4 p.m. between-showing parties at Lulu's Bistro, 6-8 p.m. afterglow at Short's Brewery; Bellaire Theater, Bellaire; tickets available at www.antrimdems.org.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Gustav Neibuhr, author of "Beyond Tolerance," Dog Ears Books, 106 Waukazoo St., Northport.

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.

Urban Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop, 1-3 p.m., recommended for adults, learn about Urban Landscaped Riparian Buffer for design for urban properties with water frontage; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by local Traverse City cartoonist Wendy Stout O'Brien, author of "On the Spin Cycle"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

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

BBQ & Brew Festival, 2-6 p.m., barbecue, microbrews, entertainment by Reginald Harris and the White Sidewall Revue and the Fantastic Curb Feelers, $15 adults, $10 alcohol-free, free for children 11/younger; corner of Lake Street and Western Avenue, Glen Arbor; 334-3238 or www.visitglenarbor.com.

Harvest Dinner, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m., $10 for all-you-can-eat meal, silent auction also planned, sponsored by Alden Men's Club; for tickets or details, call 322-6016.

Fifth Annual Belko Peace Lectures, 7 p.m., "Beyond Tolerance: Building Bridges of Religious Understanding in A Violent Time" by Gustav Neibuhr, author of "Beyond Tolerance," free, public welcome; Trinity Church (United Church of Christ), 103 N. Warren, Northport; the Rev. Karen Schulte, 386-5801 or schultek2@att.net, or Karen Casebeer, 386-7759 or kcasebeer@charter.net.

Program on life in a northern Michigan logging camp, 7-9 p.m., visit with costumed interpreters portraying members of Salling, Hanson and Company's "Section 9 Camp" as they prepare for winter logging season, program free, state park vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines Logging Museum, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or www.michigan.gov/hal.

Preview of the premiere of Ken Burns' 12-part documentary series "The National Parks: America's Best," 8 p.m., outdoors at Platte River Campground amphitheater, Benzie County; for details or driving directions, call Sleeping Bar Dunes National Lakeshore,326-5134 or www.nps.gov/slbe.

Free public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.

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, Sept. 20

Art

"Art on the Bottle, The Bottle In Art," noon-4 p.m., exhibit of original artwork on wine labels from Leelanau wineries and artwork from local artists using wine bottles as part of the subject; Old Art Building, Leland.

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by Blue Mirage, $7 at the door, cash bar, ages 21/older; The Terminal, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

Etc.

Festival of the Pines, lumberjack contests, youth archery competitions, parade, arts and crafts show, beverage tent with music, teen dance and more; Lake City; for details, call 839-4969 or visit www.lakecitymich.com.

Interlochen Farm Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown produce and goods; M-137, south of U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-9105 or info@earthnhearth.com.

Grand Traverse Woman Exp(o!), 10 a.m.-4 p.m., vendors, demonstrations, speakers, Chico's Fashion Show hosted by new Miss Michigan, $7 includes Exp(o!) admission and fashion show; Grand Traverse Resort, Acme; tickets available at www.grandtraversewoman.com or at the door.

Mr. Potato Head Potato Fest Craft Show, 10 a.m., plus potato soup contest, Mr. Potato Head Contest, raffles and donations to benefit Meals on Wheels, hot dogs, brats, hamburgers and beverages available; Kalkaska Eagles Aerie #4496, 15854 M-72 (old Ernie's Flea Market), Kalkaska; for details or to reserve craft show space, call Jim Sweet, 229-4491.

Fifth Annual Belko Peace Lecture, during 11 a.m. worship service, "Making Peace Is Hard Work" by Gustav Neibuhr, author of "Beyond Tolerance," free, public invited; Trinity Church (United Church of Christ), 103 N. Warren, Northport.

North Central Michigan College's 12th annual cookout, noon-3 p.m., picnic-style lunch, music by Boyne River Remedy, children's games and bounce house, Birds of Prey exhibit, silent auction, 1:30 p.m. skydiving exhibition, 50/50 raffle drawings at 1, 2 and 3 p.m., tickets $6 advance or $8 at the door, children younger than 5 eat free; on the Petoskey campus, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey; tickets available at NCMC business office or fitness center, at Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, Oleson's Market and Glen's Market South; for details, www.ncmich.edu and click on cookout.

Harvest Stompede Wine Tour, noon-5 p.m., special pour and food at each of the 17 Leelanau Peninsula Vintners, $40 also includes commemorative wine glass; Leelanau Peninsula; for tour details/tickets, visit www.lpwines.com.

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

Boy Scout Troop 20's Flag Retirement Ceremony, 2 p.m., to honor the USA, veterans and emergency service organizations, veterans and emergency personnel encouraged to participate in ceremony, audience asked to be seated by 1:45 p.m.; Redeemer Lutheran Church, U.S. 31 and Rogers Road, Interlochen; Mike Wheaton, 276-6249.

Music

Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Valkyries, the Devil & Rhodes," 3 p.m., Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen; for ticket information, call 947-7120 or visit www.two-online.org.

Live broadcast of Jeff Haas Jazz Connection Interlochen Public Radio program, 5-7 p.m., "Americana: Promoting Understanding and World Peace Through The Arts" theme, $25 per ticket, proceeds benefit the "Building Bridges With Music" program; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission; for tickets, go to www.treatickets.com.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "Always ... Patsy Cline," 3 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for details or tickets, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Cadillac Footliters present a dinner theater performance of "Escanaba in 'da Moonlight," 4:30 p.m. reception, 5 p.m. dinner, 6:15 performance, $30 adults, $28 senior citizens, $20 children 12/younger; Kettunen Center, Tustin; 829-3421 or e-mail kross@kettunencenter.org.

Monday, Sept. 21

Etc.

"The Great Eastport Bank Robbery of 1993" lecture, 7:30 p.m., by Sharon Schultze, sponsored by Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society, free, donations welcome; Torch Lake Township Hall, 2355 N. U.S. 31, four miles south of M-88 intersection, Eastport.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre auditions for "Godspell Jr.," 4-6 p.m., students must be at least 9 years old; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Etc.

Honor Farmers/Flea Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Maley Park, U.S. 31, across from the Honor Shopping Plaza, Honor.

Peepers Program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., "An Apple a Day" 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.

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Planning Meeting, 4:30-7:30 p.m. for adults, to establish a Grand Traverse Regional Hub for Place-Based Education, teachers, students, parents and interested community members invited, reservations required, dinner provided; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details or reservations, call 941-0960 or e-mail cmasterson@gtcd.org.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., "Planning the Perfect Picnic" 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.

Plant It Wild presentation on fall planting for function and beauty in your yard, 7 p.m., by Stu Kogge, vice president of technical services of JFNew, free, public welcome, plants available to purchase; Trinity Lutheran Church, 955 James St., Frankfort; 352-6962.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m. program by Bonnie Jo Campbell, author of the new book "American Salvage: Short Stories," free, public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

An Evening with Terry Wooten and Betty Beeby, 7 p.m., poetry readings by Wooten, discussion of her new book "A Book of Hours" by Beeby; Central Lake District Library, Central Lake; 544-2517.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre auditions for "Godspell Jr.," 4-6 p.m., students must be at least 9 years old; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Dance

Old-Fashioned Barn Dance, 2:30-4:30 p.m., entertainment and line dancing demos by Diamonds & Denim Dance featuring Ryan Dobry-Hunt, donations of non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Pantry appreciated, public invited; Glen Eagle Retirement Community, 3950 Sumac Dr., TC; call 935-4553.

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Lot B, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC; 922-2050.

Lobdell's Restaurant opens for fall semester, lunches served 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., reservations recommended; Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; for reservations or details, call 995-3120.

Children's Garden wrap-up meeting, 7 p.m., all past, present and potential volunteers invited; Children's Garden pavilion, behind the Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 947-1946.

Thursday, Sept. 24

Etc.

"Uncommonly Savory and Simple Soups" enrichment class, 9 a.m., with Chef Bill Bochstahler, free, bring aprons and sharp chopping knife; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; to register, call the library, 331-4318, for details, call Lynn Durling, 322-2559.

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, 7-8 p.m., for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Birds and Mammals of Kenya, 7-9 p.m., during regular monthly meeting of Grand Traverse Audubon Club, presented by Barb and Leonard Graf, free, public welcome, recommended for teens and adults; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Music

Western swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., adult tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door, students $15 with current student ID; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; tickets available at Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods, Cuppa Joe, InsideOut and at www.insideoutgallery.com; for details, call 929-3254.

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.

Friday, Sept. 25

Etc.

"SEE-North presents "Bird's Eye View" conference for amateur and professional photographers and artists, through Sept. 27, featuring a series of workshops by professionals on preparing images, composition, equipment and more; Boyne Highlands Resort, 600 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs; for details or to register, www.seenorth.org or 348-9700.

TC Senior Center's Fall Harvest Dinner Dance ticket purchase deadline, event held 5-9 p.m. Oct. 9, $12 includes buffet dinner and music for dancing by the Happy Time Banjo Band, cash bar available; TC Elks Club, 625 Bay St., TC; tickets available at the Senior Center, 801 E. Front St., and checks should be payable to the Elks Club; for details, call 922-4911.

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., Howard Street, between JCPenney and Julienne Tomatoes, Petoskey.

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

Free public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.

Music

Daniel Kahn and his Klezmer band The Painted Bird, 7 p.m., sliding donation scale of $5-$15, portion of proceeds benefit Institute for Sustainable Living, Art and Natural Design (ISLAND); Left Foot Charley, Grand Traverse Commons, West 11th Street, TC; 995-0500 or www.leftfootcharley.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, Sept. 26

Art

Crooked Tree Arts Center's Artist Studio Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., self-guided tour of 15 area artists' studios, $25 advance, $30 the day of the tour; Petoskey area; tickets available at McLean & Eakin, Petoskey; Local Flavor, Boyne City; Round Lake Bookstore, Charlevoix; East Jordan Chamber of Commerce; Between the Covers, Harbor Springs; Cross Village Rug Works; online at www.crookedtree.org; for details, call 347-4337.

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Lot B, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC; 922-2050.

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

Friends of the Traverse Area District Library book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., select books available through silent auction, bidding open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today only; at the library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Granny's Attic & Grandpa's Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., unique collectibles, furniture, household and miscellaneous items, holiday decorations, proceeds benefit Youth Group Mission Trip; Immaculate Conception Centennial Hall, 720 Second St., TC.

Benzie Area Zonta Club's Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., registration begins 8 a.m., dozens of classes and workshops, coffee served in the morning, lunch available for $7; Benzie Central High School, Homestead Road, Benzonia; description of workshops and specific schedules available at local banks and libraries; for details, call 882-5176 or 325-2964.

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

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.

Interlochen Farm Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown produce and goods; M-137, south of U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-9105 or info@earthnhearth.com.

Fall & Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch served starting at 11 a.m., special music, baked goods, prize drawings hourly; First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC.

Traverse Area District Library Friends' Book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., old and new rare books, first editions, signed copies, sets, CDs, DVDs, cassette books and more; at the library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Fall Agricultural Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., pancake breakfast until noon, brats and hot dogs noon-5 p.m., children's activities, farm market and demonstrations of cider and honey making, and bird house building, plus activities at the lighthouse, $6 for state park vehicle permit; Leelanau State Park, north of Northport.

Mesick Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring old tools, furniture, logging display, old pictures and more; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; www.mesickmuseum.com.

Grand Traverse Area Rock and Mineral Club's Rock & Mineral Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., vendors, jewelry making, rock cutting and polishing, special area for young rock hounds, $2 donation includes Con Foster Museum entry, children 12/younger free when accompanied by an adult; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC.

Monarch Butterfly program, 11 a.m., see the stages of growth, how Monarchs are tagged, learn how to raise Monarchs and more, sponsored by St. Mary's of Hannah School; Kingsley Branch Library, Kingsley.

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.

"All About Birds" program, 1-3 p.m., presented by Kay Charter of Saving Birds Thru Habitat, recommended for teens and adults, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

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

East Bay Branch Library presents Super Saturday, 1:30 p.m., celebrate the apple harvest with apple stories, apple snacks and an apple craft activity for all ages; 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Grand Traverse Pavilions' Generations Gala, 1950s theme, 5 p.m. silent auction and reception with appetizers, 7 p.m. gourmet dinner, 8:15 p.m. live auction, 1950s-style revue, $100 per person; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for details or tickets, call 932-3027.

Mt. Holiday "Dinner in the Hills" fundraiser, 6 p.m., "Northern Michigan Wild Game and Grog" theme, appetizers, entrees and desserts paired with local wines and beers, silent auction, live music from members of Songwriters in the Round, $75 per person, $540/table for eight; Mt. Holiday, 3100 Holiday Road, TC; for tickets or details, call 938-2500 or stop by the lodge.

Big Brothers Big Sisters' Big Soiree, 6:30 p.m., "The Future's So Bright ..." theme, music by the Loren Gardener Band, live and silent auctions, and more, $50 per person; at The Peninsula Room, behind Bowers Harbor Inn, Peninsula Drive, TC; for tickets, call 946-2447.

Families United with Nature (FUN) kickoff campfire, 7 p.m., s'mores and information about the FUN program, bring chairs, blankets and marshmallow roasting stick; Glen Haven Beach, near the Cannery, M-209, seven miles north of Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; Lisa Myers, 326-5134, ext. 300.

Campfire Fun, 7 p.m., interactive tall tales, marshmallow toasting, camp songs and more, bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; Grass River Nature Center barn, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; for details or to register, 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Music

Alexander Zonjic and the Motor City Horns benefit concert for Michael's Place, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door (plus processing fee); Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or tickets, call (800) 836-0717 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.

Daniel Kahn and his Klezmer band The Painted Bird, 8 p.m., $12 advance, $15 reserved, $1 off for members and seniors, half-price for students, $15 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; tickets available at the arts center, Grain Train, Blissfest office, 325 E. Lake St., Petoskey, or Copy Plus, Harbor Springs; 348-7047 or www.blissfest.org.

Acoustic/electric trio The Weather, 9:30-11:30 p.m., no cover, smoke-free; Mackinaw Brewing Company, 161 E. Front St., TC; 933-1100.

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, Sept. 27

Art

Lecture by Wan Liya, 2 p.m., one of the "Breaking the Mold: Contemporary Chinese and Japanese Ceramic Sculpture" exhibit featured artists, lecture will close the exhibit; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

"Sight and Sound - A Special Event," 3 p.m., painter Bill Hosner will create an art work and musician Harry Goldson will interpret in music what he sees being created, performance followed by reception, $15 adults, $5 students (Northport School students free); Northport Community Arts Center, Northport Public School, Wing Street, Northport; tickets available at www.northportcac.org, by calling 386-5001, at the door and at the NCAC office.

Etc.

Granny's Attic & Grandpa's Garage Sale, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., unique collectibles, furniture, household and miscellaneous items, holiday decorations, proceeds benefit Youth Group Mission Trip; Immaculate Conception Centennial Hall, 720 Second St., TC.

Grand Traverse Area Rock and Mineral Club's Rock & Mineral Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., vendors, jewelry making, rock cutting and polishing, special area for young rock hounds, $2 donation includes Con Foster Museum entry, children 12/younger free when accompanied by an adult; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC.

Traverse Area District Library Friends' Book sale, noon-3 p.m., sale books half-price, old and new rare books, first editions, signed copies, sets, CDs, DVDs, cassette books and more; at the library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

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

Music

Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson during intermission, no cover charge; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vine, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.

Auditions for Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Chorus, 7-9 p.m., for Dec. 15 and 17 performances of Handel's "Messiah" and May 15-16 performances of Durufle's "Requiem Mass"; Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1020 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 487-0100 or glco@charterinternet.com.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "Always ... Patsy Cline," 3 p.m., $20 adults; OTP, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for details or tickets, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Monday, Sept. 28

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre auditions for "A Little Princess," 4-6 p.m., part of the Junior Studio Workshop series, students must be at least 12 years old to audition; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Etc.

Honor Farmers/Flea Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Maley Park, U.S. 31, across from the Honor Shopping Plaza, Honor.

Peepers Program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., "Itsy Bitsy Spider" 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, Sept. 30

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Lot B, South Union Street at Grandview Parkway, downtown TC; 922-2050.

Reception to honor retiring Library Director Michael McGuire, 1-5 p.m., public invited; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

No Pressure Book Club, 6:30 p.m. discussion of Khaled Hosseini's "A Thousand Splendid Suns"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music

Dennos Museum Concert Series presents Hanggai, 8 p.m., featuring young musicians from Beijing and the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia, $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

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