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Friday, Aug. 7
Art
Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., "10th Annual Summer Art Exhibition" of new oil on canvas and works on paper by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman, on view through Aug. 9; Old Art Building, Main Street, Leland; 889-6134 or info@parkekooyman.com.
Preserve the Arts Auction, 6 p.m. silent auction, 7 p.m. short live auction, $20 includes hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer, sponsored by Crystal Lake Art Center; Old Coast Guard Station, Frankfort; tickets available at the Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th St., Frankfort, by calling 352-4151 and at www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., "Woods" exhibit of 25 new forest studies by Lynn Uhlmann, on view through Aug. 13; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.
Gallery Show reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of paintings by Jane Batteiger, on view through Aug. 8; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.
Etc.
Bay Area Motorcycle Rodeo, helicopter rides, motorcycle field events, vendors, live music and more, sponsored by Interlochen Eagles, proceeds benefit Operation Injured Soldiers, $20 admission for weekend; Interlochen Eagles rodeo site, U.S. 31 South, Interlochen; www.bayareamotorcyclerodeo.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.
Used book sale, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., more than 4,000 books, proceeds to help families facing utility shut-offs, by the Father Fred Foundation; Front Row Centre, East Front Street, downtown TC.
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.
Barn sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., treasures from the museum, gift shop items, books and more; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 N., TC; 938-9300.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.
Junior Master Gardener Program, 2 p.m., ages 8/older, become certified as a Jr. Master Gardeners with fun and hands-on activities, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., Street Sale; East Front Street between Park and Union, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.com.
First Friday Potluck, 6 p.m., bring dish to pass, after-dinner program on fermented foods, samples and fermentation guides available; Wagbo Farm, East Jordan; 536-0333.
An Evening with Jeff Daniels, doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. show, $32 advance, $36 the day of the show; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; www.porterhouseproductions.com, also at the Opera House box office and Oryana Natural Foods.
Crescent Woods Gathering, 8 p.m., rain or shine, with Poet Bard Terry Wooten, family-friendly poetry, storytelling and music, everyone welcome, concessions available; Amphitheater behind Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587 or 943-9198.
Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.
Music
You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.
Music in the Park, 7 p.m., the sounds of 1920-30s jazz from Dave Greer & The Classic Jazz Stompers of Dayton, Ohio, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.
Summers Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., with Detroit blues musician Laith Al-Saadi, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 family price, tickets available starting at 6:30 p.m. at Art Park entrance, rides provided for those needing assistance, bring own seating, picnics welcome; Michigan Legacy Art Park's Jesse Frohlich Amphitheatre, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; in case of rain, concert will be indoors at Crystal Mountain; 378-4963 or www.michlegacyartpark.org.
Dutch Dixies Dixieland Band, 8 p.m., $22 Dennos Museum Center members, $25 advance, $28 at the door, proceeds benefit Michael's Place; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or tickets, 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Theater
Riverside Shakespeare presents "The Merry Wives of Windsor," 7 p.m., free admission, donations appreciated, bring own seating and picnic dinner if desired; Waterwheel Park, Suttons Bay; 941-4953.
Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "Love's Labours Lost," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation for adults suggested, additional goodwill donations accepted after the performance; bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and appropriate outdoor wear, ensemble will perform in all weather; Performance Pavilion, Waterfront Park, M-168, just off M-22, Elberta; www.lakesideshakespeare.org, 882-5801 or 352-7251.
Saturday, Aug. 8
Art
10th Annual Summer Art Exhibition by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring new oil on canvas and works on paper by both Parke and Kooyman; Old Art Building, Main Street, Leland; 889-6134 or info@parkekooyman.com.
Art demonstration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., meet and talk with working artists; Bier Art Gallery, red and white schoolhouse, six miles south of Charlevoix.
Gallery Show, noon-4 p.m., paintings by Jane Batteiger; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.
Painting and demonstration by Armand Cabrera, 1 p.m., Suttons Bay marina; www.armandcabrera.com.
Artist reception, 4-6 p.m., "Psychology on Canvas in Color" exhibit of oil paintings by Trisha Shattuck, on view through Sept. 8; Cycling Salamander Art Gallery, 02217 U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix; 547-2333 or www.cyclingsalamander.com.
Northport Gallery Walk, 6-9 p.m., Painted Horse Gallery, Joppich's Bay Street Gallery, Wright Gallery, Rantz Fine Art Gallery, T.C. Bowker Fine Art Gallery and Studio and Quiet Dove Art Gallery; 386-5594.
Etc.
Bay Area Motorcycle Rodeo, events start at noon, $20 admission for weekend, helicopter rides, motorcycle field events, vendors, live music and more, sponsored by Interlochen Eagles, proceeds benefit Operation Injured Soldiers, Interlochen Eagles rodeo site, U.S. 31 South, Interlochen; www.bayareamotorcyclerodeo.com.
Northwestern Michigan Fair, 3606 Blair Townhall Road, TC; for a complete schedule and details, call 943-4150 or visit www.northwesternmichiganfair.net.
Northern Michigan Anime Convention, with special guests from the anime industry, feature anime screenings, Cosplay Arena, forums and more, $15 per day or $25 for both days; Northwestern Michigan College main campus, TC; www.nmacon.net.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Used book sale, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., more than 4,000 books, proceeds to help families facing utility shut-offs, by the Father Fred Foundation; Front Row Centre, East Front Street, downtown TC.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Chef's Tour of the Market" with prepared lunch, meet at 10 a.m. at the Rec Center, reservations encouraged, $10 donation; Open Space Park, Seventh-Ninth streets, along the water front, Frankfort; 882-5264.
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.
Barn sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., treasures from the museum, gift shop items, books and more; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 N., TC; 938-9300.
Appraisal Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC.
Call of the Loon program and hike, 10-11:30 a.m., all ages welcome, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Mesick Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Sherman history; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; www.mesickmuseum.com.
Friske Farm Market Car & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., crafters, blacksmithing presentation, kids' crafts (minimal fee) and more; U.S. 31, Atwood; 599-2604.
"Making Sense of Nature," 10 a.m., use your ears, nose, fingers and tongue to explore nature, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Free gardening class on "Sustainable Landscape," 11 a.m., registration required by Aug. 7; Pine Hill Village Gardens, 1126 Carver St., behind Save-A-Lot, TC; 941-1808.
Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. dance-in-your-seat, sing-along concert with Barbara Bailey Hutchison, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Leelanau Peninsula Wine, Food & Music Festival, noon-6 p.m., $15 for wine glass and two tasting tickets, live music by Johnnie Bassett, The Motor City Horns and The Brothers Groove; Haserot Park, Northport.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Northport Dog Parade, 1 p.m., "The Kentucky Dogby, A Run For The Roses, $5 entry fee to qualify for prizes, anyone can participate; starts at the Mill Pond, ends at the Marina Park pavilion, downtown Northport; 386-7341..
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.
Model Train Show, 1-4 p.m., free, running model trains from N-gauge to Lionel Standard Gauge, on view Sat.-Sun. through Labor Day; Alden Depot Museum, downtown Alden; 377-7333.
Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by J. Ryan Fenzel, author of "Descending from Duty" and "Inherit All Things"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Chateau Chantal Cooking School, 3-6 p.m., "Food From a French Summer Garden" theme, $75 per person; at the winery, Center Road, 12 miles north of Traverse City; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.
The Peter Dougherty Society presents "Shake Rattle and Roll for Dougherty," 5:30-9:30 p.m., '50s fare by Sladek's, live and silent auctions, $40 each, proceeds benefit ongoing restoration of the Dougherty property; White Barn, 6782 Center Road, TC; tickets available at Peninsula Market, Mapleton; for details, call 223-8752.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; U.S. 31, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids, turn right on Stone Circle Drive; 264-9467 or www.terry-wooten.com.
Free public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Interlochen
Children's musical group Hot Peas 'N' Butter, 7 p.m., $15.50; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Bill Jamerson presents "The Songs of the Lumberjacks," 7 p.m., free, state park motor vehicle permits required for park entry; Logging Museum amphitheatre, Hartwick Pines State Park, M-93, Grayling; in case of rain, program will be at the park's Michigan Forest Visitor Center; (989) 348-2537.
Dutch Dixies Dixieland Band benefit concert, 8 p.m., $20 adults, $5 students, proceeds benefit Northport Lions Club charities and eye disease; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport Public School, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; tickets available from Northport Lions Club members or by calling 386-5984 or 386-5377.
Theater
Riverside Shakespeare presents "The Merry Wives of Windsor," 6 p.m., free admission, donations appreciated, bring own seating and picnic dinner if desired; Hannah Park, Sixth and Union streets, TC; 941-4953.
Miracle Productions presents the musical "Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story," 7:30 p.m., premium seats $25, reserved seats $20 adults, $15 students; Leland Performing Arts Center, Leland; for tickets, www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Sunday, Aug. 9
Art
10th Annual Summer Art Exhibition by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring new oil on canvas and works on paper by both Parke and Kooyman; Old Art Building, Main Street, Leland; 889-6134 or info@parkekooyman.com.
Jordan River Arts Council and Institute for Sustainable Living Art and Natural Design present "Rooting Deep, Branching Out" exhibit, on view 1-4 p.m. daily through Sept. 18, featuring works by more than 30 artists; Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 480-4515, brad@artmeetsearth.org, 599-2220 or babsy@elkrapidsnet.com.
Summer Artist Demonstration Series, 3-5 p.m., summer workshop instructor and portrait artist Joe Fettingis will demonstrate style and technique by creating a work in front of an audience, silent auction of the artwork created, beverages and edibles, $10 admission; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood Ave., TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.
Dance
Dancin' At The Dome, 8 p.m., featuring the Bay Area Big Band, $9 in advance, $10 at the door, proceeds benefit Bay Area Music Foundation, present your ticket at Minerva's the night of the event and receive 15% discount on dinner; Park Place Hotel Dome, 300 E. State St., TC; tickets available at Marshall Music, Oryana Natural Foods, Horizon Books and www.treatickets.com.
Etc.
Bay Area Motorcycle Rodeo, events start at noon, helicopter rides, motorcycle field events, vendors and more, $20 admission, sponsored by Interlochen Eagles, proceeds benefit Operation Injured Soldiers, Interlochen Eagles rodeo site, U.S. 31 South, Interlochen; www.bayareamotorcyclerodeo.com.
Northwestern Michigan Fair, Family Day theme; 3606 Blair Townhall Road, TC; for a complete schedule and details, call 943-4150 or visit www.northwesternmichiganfair.net.
Northern Michigan Anime Convention, with special guests from the anime industry, feature anime screenings, Cosplay Arena, forums and more, $15 per day or $25 for both days; Northwestern Michigan College main campus, TC; www.nmacon.net.
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.
Classic Sports Car Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by Twin Bay British Car Club, free spectator admission, show open to all foreign and domestic classic sports car entries; downtown Alden; 933-3289 or burnesfaux@aol.com.
Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free, naturalist-led hike on the Glacial Plain trail; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire, meet at parking area next to the rail trail off Alden Highway; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Wilkinson Homestead open house, noon-3 p.m., turn-of-the-century farmhouse, display of 14 antique quilts from local collector, sponsored by Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society; 5940 M-88, Eastport.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Model Train Show, 1-4 p.m., free, running model trains from N-gauge to Lionel Standard Gauge, on view Sat.-Sun. through Labor Day; Alden Depot Museum, downtown Alden; 377-7333.
Hiroshima Candlefloat on the Boardman River, 7 p.m. music and dessert, 8 p.m. discussion, 8:30 p.m. decorate candlefloat bags and make origami paper cranes (materials provided), 9 p.m. group gathering and candlefloat, to honor victims of all wars; west end of the Farmer's Market, by the Boardman River, downtown TC; 223-7315.
Music
Benefit Concert, 1:30 p.m., by musicians from the Bay View Music Festival, suggested donation $10 per person or $20 per family, proceeds go toward restoration of the church's grand piano, child care provided for preschoolers; Holy Rosary Church, Schomberg and Gatzke roads, Cedar; 228-5429 or www.holyrosarycedar.com.
Dutch Dixies Dixieland Band "Good Old Summertime Outdoor Concert and Picnic, 2-5 p.m., $26, cash bar, proceeds benefit Women's Resource Center and Cherryland Jazz Society; Elks Lodge, 625 Bay St., TC; for tickets, call 947-6171, 941-1210, 947-9415, 947-9334, go to www.womensresourcecenter.org, also at Women's Resource Center Thrift Shop and Belstone Gallery.
Piano Recital by Interlochen piano instructor Dr. Michael Coonrod, 4 p.m., final performance before playing at Qingdao University in China, free admission; Unitarian Universalist Congregation Grand Traverse, 6726 Center Road, TC; 499-8664.
Live! Music @ the Library, 3 p.m., cool jazz by the Elmwood Kathryn Quartet with special guest Jeff Haas, free, public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Theater
Riverside Shakespeare presents "The Merry Wives of Windsor," 6 p.m., free admission, donations appreciated, bring own seating and picnic dinner if desired; Hannah Park, Sixth and Union streets, TC; 941-4953.
Miracle Productions presents the musical "Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story," 7:30 p.m., premium seats $25, reserved seats $20 adults, $15 students; Leland Performing Arts Center, Leland; for tickets, www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Monday, Aug. 10
Etc.
Northwestern Michigan Fair, Veterans/Senior Day; 3606 Blair Townhall Road, TC; for a complete schedule and details, call 943-4150 or visit www.northwesternmichiganfair.net.
Nature Day Camp, 9 a.m.-noon "Woodland Wonders" (ages 6-8); 1-4 p.m. "Secrets of the Forest" (ages 10-12), through Aug. 14, all sessions include indoor and outdoor activities, $75 per child per week; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Showing of "American Violet," 7 p.m., sponsored by Northwest Michigan branch of the ACLU, $8 adults, $7 ages 65/older, $6 students and children 12/younger; State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
Etc.
Northwestern Michigan Fair, 4-H Day; 3606 Blair Townhall Road, TC; for a complete schedule and details, call 943-4150 or visit www.northwesternmichiganfair.net.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind the Township Hall, Glen Arbor; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., learn about and label flora, no experience required, Master Gardener points may be earned; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Celebrations! sidewalk flower market, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., offering fresh flowers, select your own combination or buy a custom bouquet; in front of Burritts Fresh Markets, West Front Street, TC.
Presentation by William Paul Young, author of "The Shack," noon and 7:30 p.m., $25 each, 6 p.m. special reception with time to meet Young, appetizers and private book signing, $75 (includes ticket to 7:30 p.m. program), hosted by Bethany Christian Services, proceeds benefit the Older Child Adoption and Foster Care programs; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for tickets, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org, for details, visit www.bethany.org/traversecity or call 995-0870.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Music
You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.
Glen Arbor Art Association Summer Singers concert, 7:30 p.m., free, public invited; Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, Burdickville.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Etc.
Northwestern Michigan Fair, Kids & Special Kids Day; 3606 Blair Townhall Road, TC; for a complete schedule and details, call 943-4150 or visit www.northwesternmichiganfair.net.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Corner Stone Story Hour with local author Joyce Ward, 10 a.m., featuring Ward's "Where is Bobbi," related activities include a bird walk, for preschool-elementary, bring binoculars, free, books available for purchase and signing; Long Lake Library property, next to Long Lake Township Hall, corner of North Long Lake and Manhattan East, TC; in case of rain, event will be inside the Fire Hall classroom; Ann Laurimore, 946-8595.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
"The Wonder of Trees, 6-7 p.m., all ages welcome, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Roaring Twenties Party featuring the Dutch Dixies Dixieland Band, 6:30 p.m., cocktail dinner buffet, cash bar, dance and costume competitions, dancing, tickets $50 and $100 each, proceeds support the Community Free Clinic, sponsored by Women's Club; Castle Farms, Charlevoix; www.treatickets.com or 526-6029.
Glen Lake Community Library Vintage Book Sale Preview Party, 7-9 p.m., $5 admission, silent auction, special books, appetizers and wine, cookies and lemonade for young buyers; Glen Arbor Township Hall, Glen Arbor.
Free gardening class on "Putting Food By: Fermented Foods," 7 p.m., register by noon Aug. 11; Pine Hill Nursery, 886 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 599-2824.
Public star gazing, 10:30 p.m.-midnight weather permitting, through a 14-inch telescope, $3 adults, $2 students; The Leelanau School, Lanphier Observatory, on the beach, M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor; 334-5890.
Interlochen
Enso String Quartet, 8 p.m., today, Aug. 14 and 17, $26 individual concerts, $63 series; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Music in the Hills featuring Northern Michigan Songwriters in the Round, 7-9 p.m., preceded by family-style buffet dinner at 6 p.m., meal $8 adults, $5 children, concert $5 per person at the door (proceeds benefit Songwriters in the Round); Mt. Holiday, Holiday Road, TC; for details of a schedule of performing artists, visit www.mt-holiday.com.
Dixieland Devotional, 6:50 p.m., mini-Dixieland concert by the Backroom Gang followed by short devotional service, free-will offering collected for Love INC, the Women's Resource Center, Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan and Bethany Christian Services; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 946-5680.
"A Mid Summer Night's Dream" Irish evening featuring Aoife Clancy with Pipeline, 7:30 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Center Road, TC; tickets available at Oryana Natural Foods, Corner Druggist in Elk Rapids, and Cedar City Market, Cedar, or call 941-8667.
Piano recital by Traverse Symphony Orchestra Music Director Kevin Rhodes, 8 p.m., $50 includes champagne and chocolate afterglow reception, proceeds benefit the TSO; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets or details, 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.
Thursday, Aug. 13
Art
"Vistas and Visions" Artist Gathering, 8:30 a.m., no fee, site chosen for open vistas and features of interest, all media welcome, carpooling available, sponsored by Jordan River Arts Center; at Fred Vemeersch Orchard View, 1344 Vermeersch Road, Central Lake; for directions or details, visit the Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; call 582-6399 or visit www.jordanriverarts.com.
"The Eye of the Beholder II: Advanced Photography," 1 p.m., for adults and children 12/older, with local artist/photographer Lisa Lirones, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Etc.
Northwestern Michigan Fair, Agriculture Day; 3606 Blair Townhall Road, TC; for a complete schedule and details, call 943-4150 or visit www.northwesternmichiganfair.net.
Buckley Old Engine Show, gates open 7 a.m.-midnight, no new admissions after 9 p.m., flea market, music, arts and crafts, woodworking and woodcrafts, free steam train rides, more, adult admission $10 per day, $25 for four-day pass, free for ages 15/younger; M-37, Buckley; 269-3669 or www.buckleyoldengineshow.org.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon; across from the Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Book discussion group, 10 a.m. discussion of "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, public welcome; Sept. 10 selection is TC Reads 2009 selection; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767 or www.interlochenpubliclibrary.org.
Wetland Thursday for junior scientists and nature freaks, 10 a.m., "Wild About Weather" theme, for ages 7-12, class size limited to five, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Glen Lake Community Library Vintage Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Glen Arbor Township Hall, Glen Arbor.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
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.
Lake City Farmers' Market, 5-8 p.m., fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked foods, crafts, live entertainment and more; City Park, downtown Lake City; 839-4969 or www.lakecitymich.com.
Book signing, 7-8 p.m., by Paul Sutherland, author of "The Virtue of Wealth"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
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.
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, 7 p.m., "Violence and the Social Order: A New Approach to Understanding Human History and Economic Development" by Novel Laureate in Economics Dr. Douglass North, free; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-5539.
Empire Area Museum History Series, 7:30 p.m., Big Screen Video on -- The Big Wheel Story and History of the Empire Lumber," free-will offering collected, public invited; Empire Township Hall, Empire; 326-5519.
Public star gazing, 10:30 p.m.-midnight weather permitting, through a 14-inch telescope, $3 adults, $2 students; The Leelanau School, Lanphier Observatory, on the beach, M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor; 334-5890.
Interlochen
Little Big Town, 8 p.m., $35.50; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
"Take It To The Bank" event featuring Dutch Dixies Dixieland Band, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $75 per person includes dancing, picnic dinner, beer and wine, proceeds benefit the Bulldog Group; Marina Park, Indian River; 238-8058 or from Bulldog Group members.
Jazz at Sunset, 7-9 p.m., celebration of wine, sunsets and jazz with the Jeff Haas Trio, no cover, public welcome; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Summer Concerts on the Lawn series, 7 p.m., featuring the Cherry Capital Chorus and the Sweet Adelines, free, concessions available, bring own seating; Grand Lawn, behind main Grand Traverse Pavilions' building, South Elmwood Avenue, TC.
Black Cat Concert Series presents Orpheum Bell, 7 p.m., "just for fun" vintage dress night, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 group rate, $120 season ticket; Dhaseleer Event Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Music House Museum "Presents Chamber Concert Series," 7:30 p.m., featuring Americana Roots music by Suzanne and Jim, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-18, free for ages 5/younger; Music House Museum, 7377 U.S. 31 North, Acme; www.musichouse.org or 938-9300.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents the musical "Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story," 7:30 p.m., premium seats $25, reserved seats $20 adults, $15 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, www.miracleproductionstc.com or 995-1553.
Friday, Aug. 14
Art
"Fallen Comrade" sculpture dedication and Legacy Awards Gala, 2 p.m. dedication of David Greenwood sculpture honoring Michigan's Tuskegee Airmen; 6:30 p.m. Gala; Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; for details or tickets, 378-4963 or www.michlegacyartpark.org.
Meet the Artist reception, 4-6 p.m., "A Life of Art" exhibit of works by Carol Taylor, on view through Oct. 14; West Michigan Bank & Trust, 501 Main St., Frankfort; 352-9655.
Art on the Bluffs, 5-9 p.m., live and silent auctions, "Harvest of Michigan" menu with appetizers, entrees, desserts, wine, beer, champagne and non-alcoholic beverages with a Michigan theme; $100 per person ($50 tax deductible) includes admission and gift bottle of wine with signature artwork on the label, sponsored by West Shore Healthcare Foundation to benefit the Manistee Area Community Clinic; Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club; for details or reservations, call Arcadia Bluffs, 889-3009.
Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of studio studies, drawing and painting by Sarah Innes, on view through Aug. 20; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.
Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., for local painter Carrie Murphy; Glen Lake Artists Gallery, Glen Arbor; gallery hours 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (Fri. until 9 p.m.), noon-5 p.m. Sun.; 334-4230.
Etc.
Buckley Old Engine Show, gates open 7 a.m.-midnight, no new admissions after 9 p.m., flea market, music, arts and crafts, woodworking and woodcrafts, free steam train rides, more, adult admission $10 per day, free for ages 15/younger; M-37, Buckley; 269-3669 or www.buckleyoldengineshow.org.
Northwestern Michigan Fair, Demo Derby/Night of Destruction; 3606 Blair Townhall Road, TC; for a complete schedule and details, call 943-4150 or visit www.northwesternmichiganfair.net.
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.
Glen Lake Community Library Vintage Book sale, 9-11 a.m. bag sale, purchase a bag for $5 and fill it with as many books as you can fit in; Glen Arbor Township Hall, Glen Arbor.
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.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Art's Alive" theme; East Front Street between Park and Union, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.com.
Horizon Books, 5:30-9 p.m. book signing by Laura Moriarty, author of "The Center of Everything," "The Rest of Her Life" and "While I'm Falling"; 6-9 p.m. discussion on "Stories that Scare Us" and book signing by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli, author of "Dead Floating Lovers"; and 6-9 p.m. book signing by Buzz Harcus, author of "China Marine Tsingtao Treasure: A Marine Returns to China in Search of Hidden Treasure" and the newly released "Tainted Treasure"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Crescent Woods Gathering, 8 p.m., rain or shine, with Poet Bard Terry Wooten, family-friendly poetry, storytelling and music, everyone welcome, concessions available; Amphitheater behind Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587 or 943-9198.
Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.
Free public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Interlochen
Enso String Quartet, 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.
Music in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring classic rock with the Windy Ridge Boys, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.
Dutch Dixies Dixieland Band, 6 p.m., as part of the Festival on the Bay, donations accepted for the Manna Food Project; Petoskey.
Ty Stone and The Soul of James Brown, with special guests Funkilinium, Leelanau Sands Casino, 9 p.m.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents the musical "Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story," 7:30 p.m., premium seats $25, reserved seats $20 adults, $15 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, www.miracleproductionstc.com or 995-1553.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Art
Downtown Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., more than 70 fine artists; Cass Street from East Front to Washington streets, TC.
Artist reception, 1-4 p.m., "Rooting Deep, Branching Out" exhibit, on view through Sept. 18; Jordan River Arts Center, 401 Main St., East Jordan; 480-4515, brad@artmeetsearth.org or 599-2220 or babsy@elkrapidsnet.com.
Etc.
Northwestern Michigan Fair, Tough Trucks Day; 3606 Blair Townhall Road, TC; for a complete schedule and details, call 943-4150 or visit www.northwesternmichiganfair.net.
Buckley Old Engine Show, gates open 7 a.m.-midnight, no new admissions after 9 p.m., flea market, music, arts and crafts, woodworking and woodcrafts, free steam train rides, more, adult admission $10 per day, free for ages 15/younger; M-37, Buckley; 269-3669 or www.buckleyoldengineshow.org.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., meet artist Chris Patterson of Frankfort, who will sign artwork she has donated for the market; Open Space Park, Seventh-Ninth streets, along the water front, Frankfort; 882-5264.
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.
"Fly Fishing 101," 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., all ages welcome, short hike, program on river and stream habitat for fish, try casting with a fly rod, space limited, $5 suggested donation; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Mesick Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Buckley history; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; www.mesickmuseum.com.
Horizon Books, noon-2 p.m. book signing by Tobin Sprout, author of the children's picture book "Elliott"; and 4-6 p.m., by Christopher Winters, author of "Centennial: Steaming through the American Century," a book of photographs documenting life aboard the steamship S.S. St. Marys Challenger; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
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.
Woodland Munchies, 1 p.m., learn what's good to eat and what's not in the woods, sample recipes made from wild edibles, limited to 12 people, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.
Model Train Show, 1-4 p.m., free, running model trains from N-gauge to Lionel Standard Gauge, on view Sat.-Sun. through Labor Day; Alden Depot Museum, downtown Alden; 377-7333.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; U.S. 31, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids, turn right on Stone Circle Drive; 264-9467 or www.terry-wooten.com.
Interlochen
Styx, 8 p.m., $25.50, $35.50, $40.50, $100.50; Kresge Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Lisa Rogers Lee in concert, 7:30 p.m., tickets at the door $10 adults, $5 students; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; 882-0591 or millscommhouse@att.net.
Orpheum Bell in concert, 7:30 p.m., $10 at the door beginning at 6 p.m. the day of the concert; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, Boyne Falls; www.atenplace.com or 549-2076.
Dave Bennett's Quartet, 8 p.m., $20 adults, $5 preschool-12th grade; Northport Community Arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., "The Master and the Waltz King" program; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for ticket information, call 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.
Theater
Riverside Shakespeare presents "The Merry Wives of Windsor," 6 p.m., free admission, donations appreciated, bring own seating and picnic dinner if desired; Hannah Park, Sixth and Union streets, TC; 941-4953.
Miracle Productions presents the musical "Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story," 7:30 p.m., premium seats $25, reserved seats $20 adults, $15 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, www.miracleproductionstc.com or 995-1553.
Sunday, Aug. 16
Etc.
Buckley Old Engine Show, gates open 7 a.m.-midnight, no new admissions after 9 p.m., flea market, music, arts and crafts, woodworking and woodcrafts, free steam train rides, more, adult admission $10 per day, free for ages 15/younger; M-37, Buckley; 269-3669 or www.buckleyoldengineshow.org.
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.
Wilkinson Homestead open house, noon-3 p.m., turn-of-the-century farmhouse, display of 14 antique quilts from local collector, sponsored by Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society; 5940 M-88, Eastport.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Model Train Show, 1-4 p.m., free, running model trains from N-gauge to Lionel Standard Gauge, on view Sat.-Sun. through Labor Day; Alden Depot Museum, downtown Alden; 377-7333.
An Evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment to benefit A.C. Paw, 7-9 p.m., music by Robin Lee Berry and Tom Kaufmann, silent auction, raffle, $25 per person; Blue Pelican Inn, Central Lake; tickets at Muffin Tin, Alden; Bellaire Animal Hospital and Moka, Bellaire; Adams Madams, Central Lake; Elk Rapids Wine Shop, Elk Rapids; Winners Edge, Kalkaska; Mancelona Veterinary Hospital, Mancelona; Grand Traverse Veterinary Hospital, TC; 331-6421, 599-2742 or www.acpaw.org.
Music
Traverse Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., "The Master and the Waltz King" program; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for ticket information, call 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.
Black Cat Concert Series presents Breathe Owl Breathe, 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 group rate, $120 season ticket; Dhaseleer Event Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Theater
Riverside Shakespeare presents "The Merry Wives of Windsor," 6 p.m., free admission, donations appreciated, bring own seating and picnic dinner if desired; Hannah Park, Sixth and Union streets, TC; 941-4953.
Monday, Aug. 17
Etc.
Nature Day Camp, 9 a.m.-noon "Under the Big Blue Sky" (ages 4-6); 1-4 p.m. "Wilderness Adventure" (ages 8-10), through Aug. 21, all sessions include indoor and outdoor activities, $75 per child per week; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Interlochen
Enso String Quartet, 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Etc.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind the Township Hall, Glen Arbor; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Celebrations! sidewalk flower market, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., offering fresh flowers, select your own combination or buy a custom bouquet; in front of Burritts Fresh Markets, West Front Street, TC.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Cooking Live! at the Aerie Restaurant, 6 p.m. demonstration, "Cooking with Beer" theme featuring Joe Short of Short's Brewery, complimentary samples, $15 per person which is applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill when they have a three-course dinner immediately following the demonstration, reservations recommended; Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, Grand Traverse Resort, Acme; 534-6800.
Music
You Jazz in the Gardens, 6-8 p.m. weather permitting, musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome, bring picnic and wine, free; Wildflowers, M-22, Glen Arbor; 499-8618.
The Jeff Haas Trio presents "Generation to Generation: A Musical Tribute to Karl Haas," 7:30 p.m., also featuring the debut of two new Jeff Haas originals written in memory of his father, Karl, $10 adults, $5 students, public welcome; Church in the Hills, Bellaire; for tickets, call 331-6001, also available at the door.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Corner Stone Story Hour with local author Arlen C. Matson, 10 a.m., featuring Matson's "The Adventures of Anderson," for elementary age through adult, free, books available for purchase and signing; Long Lake Library property, next to Long Lake Township Hall, corner of North Long Lake and Manhattan East, TC; in case of rain, event will be inside the Fire Hall classroom; Ann Laurimore, 946-8595.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Summer Science at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, 1-3 p.m., "Gyotaku" (Japanese art of fish printing) theme, for children ages 5-10 (children younger than 5 will need adult supervision), $2 materials fee plus museum admission ($6 ages 2/older); Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.
Wildflower and Native Plant Walk, 6-7 p.m., all ages welcome, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Public star gazing, 10:30 p.m.-midnight weather permitting, through a 14-inch telescope, $3 adults, $2 students; The Leelanau School, Lanphier Observatory, on the beach, M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor; 334-5890.
Music
Music in the Hills featuring Northern Michigan Songwriters in the Round, 7-9 p.m., preceded by family-style buffet dinner at 6 p.m., meal $8 adults, $5 children, concert $5 per person at the door (proceeds benefit Songwriters in the Round); Mt. Holiday, Holiday Road, TC; for details of a schedule of performing artists, visit www.mt-holiday.com.
Thursday, Aug. 20
Art
"Vistas and Visions" Artist Gathering, 8:30 a.m., no fee, site chosen for open vistas and features of interest, all media welcome, carpooling available, sponsored by Jordan River Arts Center; at Bellaire Bed and Breakfast, 2112 Park St., Bellaire; for directions or details, visit the Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; call 582-6399 or visit www.jordanriverarts.com.
Empire Art Encounter, 5-9 p.m., explore galleries and professional artist studios, demonstrations and light refreshments at some locations; Empire; maps available at Secret Garden and Ripple Effect Studio and Gallery; 326-2047 or 326-5428.
"62nd Michigan Water Color Society Traveling Show" opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 30 watercolor media paintings on view 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. through Sept. 25; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; www.artcentertraversecity.com.
Etc.
Book signing by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli, author of "Dead Floating Lovers," 5:30 p.m., Gio's Trattoria Grille, 2325 U.S. 131, Kalkaska, presented by the Kalkaska County Library; free; 258-9411.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon; across from the Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Village at Bay Ridge Farmers Market, 10-11:40 a.m., farm fresh eggs, fresh produce and baked goods; The Village at Bay Ridge West Building dining room, 3850 Scenic Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 932-9455.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
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.
Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society meeting and program, 1 p.m., program on "Documenting Your Sources" by Karen Krugman, public and guests welcome; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr., TC; 935-0152 or http://grandtraverseregion.com/gtags/index.htm.
Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., live music; Springfield Township Park and Recreation, 3983 Lund Road, Fife Lake.
Alden Evening Stroll, 5-8 p.m., featuring the Sunshine Band, final stroll of the season; downtown Alden; 331-4200.
Lake City Farmers' Market, 5-8 p.m., fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked foods, crafts, live entertainment and more; City Park, downtown Lake City; 839-4969 or www.lakecitymich.com.
Elk Rapids Area Historical Society program, 7 p.m., "Confessions of a Museum Curator" by Dr. Charles Cleland, non-members $5 donation adults, $1 students 17/younger, free for children and members; Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.
Empire Area Museum History Series, 7:30 p.m., Big Screen Video on "Empire's Anchor Recovery," "The Sinking of the Dorsey Steamer in Glen Lake" and "Many Faces of Old Glory," free-will offering collected, public invited; Empire Township Hall, Empire; 326-5519.
Public star gazing, 10:30 p.m.-midnight weather permitting, through a 14-inch telescope, $3 adults, $2 students; The Leelanau School, Lanphier Observatory, on the beach, M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor; 334-5890.
Interlochen
Guitar Festival: Stick 'N' Jazz, 8 p.m., $26 individual concerts, $63 series (today, Aug. 21 and 22); Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Summer Concerts on the Lawn series concludes, 7 p.m., featuring the Harry Goldson Quartet, free, concessions available, bring own seating; Grand Lawn, behind main Grand Traverse Pavilions' building, South Elmwood Avenue, TC.
Jazz at Sunset, 7-9 p.m., celebration of wine, sunsets and jazz with the Jeff Haas Trio, no cover, public welcome; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Black Cat Concert Series presents The Luke Winslow-King Trio, 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 group rate, $120 season ticket; Dhaseleer Event Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Music in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring the power folk music of the New Third Coast, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.
Singer/songwriter Annie Gallup, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 the day of the show; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., Warehouse District, TC; advance tickets at InsideOut, Cuppa Joe's, Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods or by calling, 929-3254.
Friday, Aug. 21
Art
Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of meditative landscapes in oil by Diane Rolinski, on view through Aug. 27; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.
Gallery Show reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of paintings by Alice Moss, on view through Aug. 22; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.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 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.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "That '70s Theme"; East Front Street between Park and Union, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.com.
Book signing, 6-7:30 p.m., by Wade Rouse, author of "At Least In The City Someone Would Hear Me Scream"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Crescent Woods Gathering, 8 p.m., rain or shine, with Poet Bard Terry Wooten, family-friendly poetry, storytelling and music, everyone welcome, concessions available; Amphitheater behind Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587 or 943-9198.
Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.
Interlochen
Guitar Festival: Spanish Classic, 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Country group Ricochet, Bear Claw Brewery & Grille, 10559 W. Watergate Road, Cadillac; 779-7800.
Hoxeyville Music Festival, 10 a.m., last performance at midnight Aug. 23, early bird tickets start at $100, pre-sale tickets $125 after early bird tickets sell out, $150 day of festival, day passes available for Sat. and Sun. $50/day; 11130 W. 481/2 Road, Wellston; (877) 739-6555 or www.hoxeyville.com.
Chamber Music North's Village Series, 7 p.m., "Who Could Ask For Anything More" all-Gershwin Revue, featuring the Spectrum Brass Quintet, pianist Avi Rechiert and soprano Elizabeth Stoner, tickets at the door $20 adults, $8 students; Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, Glen Arbor; www.chambermusicnorth.com.
Music in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring the New Third Coast trio, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.
Annie Gallup in concert, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 the day of the show; Seed Studio Gallery, Dexter Street, Elk Rapids; advance tickets at Seed Studio, Corner Druggist or Chef Charles, Elk Rapids; and Oryana Natural Foods, TC; 264-9020.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Art
Gallery Show, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., paintings by Alice Moss; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.
Dance
Crooked Tree Arts Center's Dance Department fund-raising performance, 7 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students, free for children 4/younger; John Hall Auditorium, Bay View; tickets available at Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, call 347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Etc.
Northport "Flyin/Drivein Pancake Breakfast," 8 a.m.-noon, antique autos on display, visit from U.S. Coast Guard helicopter, $8 adults, $4 ages 5-12, free ages 5/younger, sponsored by Northport Lions Club; Woolsey Airport, north of Northport; in case of rain, the event will be held Aug. 23.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., "Heirloom Tomatoes" theme, samples available; Open Space Park, Seventh-Ninth streets, along the water front, Frankfort; 882-5264.
Boardman River Nature Center, 9-10 a.m. Yoga by the Pond, recommended for teens and adults, beginning/intermediate outdoor yoga session, registration required, space limited, bring yoga mat or blanket, $5 donation suggested; and 10 a.m.-noon Audubon Club's Natural Cycles of Plants and Birds, all ages welcome, includes three-mile hike, no donation suggested, registration required; at the Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
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.
Mesick Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring old tool,s furniture, logging display, old pictures and more; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; www.mesickmuseum.com.
Horizon Books, noon-3 p.m. book signing by Kenn Vidro, author of "Square Pears" and its sequels, plus "Tongue Twisters"; and 4-6 p.m., by Michael Zadoorian, author of the novels "The Leisure Seeker," "Second Hand" and "Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
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.
Model Train Show, 1-4 p.m., free, running model trains from N-gauge to Lionel Standard Gauge, on view Sat.-Sun. through Labor Day; Alden Depot Museum, downtown Alden; 377-7333.
Inaugural Traverse City Wine & Art Festival, 5-10 p.m., full pours from more than 20 wineries, selection of food and desserts from area restaurants, entertainment, juried fine art show/sale by select regional artists, $20 per person; Grand Traverse Commons, on the lawn under a tent in front of Building 50, 11th Street, TC; tickets available at www.traversecitywinefestival.com.
Cherry Capital Chorus and Four Man Fishing Tackle Quartet, 8 p.m., $20 adults, $5 preschool-12th grade; Northport Community Arts Center, 104 S. Wing St., Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; U.S. 31, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids, turn right on Stone Circle Drive; 264-9467 or www.terry-wooten.com.
Free public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Interlochen
Guitar Festival: Double Grammy Guitar, 8 p.m., $26; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Hoxeyville Music Festival, 10 a.m., last performance at midnight Aug. 23, day passes available for Sat. and Sun. $50/day; 11130 W. 481/2 Road, Wellston; (877) 739-6555 or www.hoxeyville.com.
Picnic in the Park Music Festival, noon-8 p.m., free, Almira Township Park, south of Mistwood Golf Course, Lake Ann; rain location Lake Ann United Methodist Church.
Sunday, Aug. 23
Dance
Dancin' At The Dome, 8 p.m., featuring the Bay Area Big Band, $9 in advance, $10 at the door, proceeds benefit Bay Area Music Foundation, present your ticket at Minerva's the night of the event and receive 15% discount on dinner; Park Place Hotel Dome, 300 E. State St., TC; tickets available at Marshall Music, Oryana Natural Foods, Horizon Books and www.treatickets.com.
Etc.
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.
Hoxeyville Music Festival, 10 a.m.-midnight, day pass $50/day; 11130 W. 481/2 Road, Wellston; (877) 739-6555 or www.hoxeyville.com.
Wilkinson Homestead open house, noon-3 p.m., turn-of-the-century farmhouse, display of 14 antique quilts from local collector, sponsored by Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society; 5940 M-88, Eastport.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Model Train Show, 1-4 p.m., free, running model trains from N-gauge to Lionel Standard Gauge, on view Sat.-Sun. through Labor Day; Alden Depot Museum, downtown Alden; 377-7333.
Manistee County Historical Museum's "Heritage Social," 4-7 p.m., includes preview of September exhibit "Local Bars, Taverns and Brewing," hors d'oeuvres and punch, cash bar, $17.50 per person; Manistee Golf & Country Club, 500 Cherry Road, Manistee; for details or reservations, 723-5531, Mon.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Music
Internationally Acclaimed African Children's Choir in concert, free-will donations accepted for the choir, community welcome, 9 and 10:30 a.m., East Bay Calvary Church, 2225 Hammond Road, TC; and 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC.
Monday, Aug. 24
Etc.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Etc.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind the Township Hall, Glen Arbor; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Celebrations! sidewalk flower market, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., offering fresh flowers, select your own combination or buy a custom bouquet; in front of Burritts Fresh Markets, West Front Street, TC.
TADL BATL summer open play, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free, all ages welcome, play favorite games and try new ones; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
Corner Stone Story Hour with local author Delores A. Newman, 10 a.m., featuring Newman's "Papa, How Do You Know," for elementary students, bring binoculars, free, books available for purchase and signing; Long Lake Library property, next to Long Lake Township Hall, corner of North Long Lake and Manhattan East, TC; in case of rain, event will be inside the Fire Hall classroom; Ann Laurimore, 946-8595.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
No Pressure Book Club, 6:30 p.m. discussion of Maya Angelou's "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., Texas poet Doyle Morgan Fellers presents his book "Come Sit With Me," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 9932-8500.
Public star gazing, 10:30 p.m.-midnight weather permitting, through a 14-inch telescope, $3 adults, $2 students; The Leelanau School, Lanphier Observatory, on the beach, M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor; 334-5890.
Music
Music in the Hills featuring Northern Michigan Songwriters in the Round, 7-9 p.m., preceded by family-style buffet dinner at 6 p.m., meal $8 adults, $5 children, concert $5 per person at the door (proceeds benefit Songwriters in the Round); Mt. Holiday, Holiday Road, TC; for details of a schedule of performing artists, visit www.mt-holiday.com.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Art
"Vistas and Visions" Artist Gathering, 8:30 a.m., no fee, site chosen for open vistas and features of interest, all media welcome, carpooling available, sponsored by Jordan River Arts Center; at Jordan River Watershed Center, 101 Union St., East Jordan; for directions or details, visit the Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; call 582-6399 or visit www.jordanriverarts.com.
Etc.
Leelanau Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon; across from the Bluebird Restaurant, Leland; 632-7479 or http://www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
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.
Lake City Farmers' Market, 5-8 p.m., fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked foods, crafts, live entertainment and more; City Park, downtown Lake City; 839-4969 or www.lakecitymich.com.
Manga Book Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Public star gazing, 10:30 p.m.-midnight weather permitting, through a 14-inch telescope, $3 adults, $2 students; The Leelanau School, Lanphier Observatory, on the beach, M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor; 334-5890.
Music
Jazz at Sunset, 7-9 p.m., celebration of wine, sunsets and jazz with the Jeff Haas Trio, no cover, public welcome; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Black Cat Concert Series presents Hipps 'n' Ricco and Charlie's Root Fusion, 7 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 group rate, $120 season ticket; Dhaseleer Event Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Friday, Aug. 28
Art
Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., exhibit of Michigan and Southwest landscapes in oil and gouache by Craig Weisse, on view through Sept. 10; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.
Etc.
Registration deadline for "Senior EmPower Day," event held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18, nonrefundable advance registration fee $5 ages 60/older, $10 ages 59/younger, includes materials, refreshments and lunch; East Bay Calvary Church, 2225 Hammond Road, TC; call local County Commission or Council on Aging, or Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan, 947-8920 or (800) 442-1713.
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.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fresh) Village Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., produce, plants, flowers and food products, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.thevillagetc.com.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Back to School" theme; East Front Street between Park and Union, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.com.
Crescent Woods Gathering, 8 p.m., rain or shine, with Poet Bard Terry Wooten, family-friendly poetry, storytelling and music, everyone welcome, concessions available; Amphitheater behind Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587 or 943-9198.
Beach Bards, 8:30 p.m. Children's Hour, 10 p.m. by-heart storytelling, poetry and music, $1 donation per person; on the beach, The Leelanau School M-22, northeast of Glen Arbor.
Free public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Music
Music in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring old-time country music by Sister Wilene, free, donations appreciated to offset the cost of the music; Marina Park, Northport.
Benefit concert by Millish, 8 p.m., proceeds benefit Crooked Tree Arts Center's music scholarship program for youth and Blissfest's "Yukes for Youth" program, $15 advance, $18 at the door; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; for tickets or details, call 347-4337 or go to www.crookedtree.org.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Art
Art Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., featuring artisans from across Michigan; Depot Park, 10670 Coy St., Alden; 377-6305.
Dance
Performance of modern dance by professional dancers from New York and Michigan, 7:30 p.m., live, music, admission by donation; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, under the blue awnings, parking lot at the corner of South Union and Grandview Parkway, downtown TC.
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.
Mesick Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring quilt display; 117 Mesick Ave., Mesick; www.mesickmuseum.com.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
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.
Model Train Show, 1-4 p.m., free, running model trains from N-gauge to Lionel Standard Gauge, on view Sat.-Sun. through Labor Day; Alden Depot Museum, downtown Alden; 377-7333.
Traverse City Microbrewery and Music Festival, 5-10 p.m., general admission $25 includes eight pours and music, $50 for Brewer's Happy Hour 3-5 p.m., to meet brewers, enjoy catered food parings plus 5-10 p.m. eight pours and music by Buckwheat Zydeco & Band, Clumsy Lovers, Caravan of Thieves, Mike Moran, Luke Winslow King and Delilah De Wylde and the Lost Boys, proceeds benefit the Goodwork Collective and Little Artshram, sponsored by Porterhouse Productions, must be 21/older with ID; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; tickets available at Right Brain Brewery, Oryana Natural Foods, the City Opera House and www.porterhouseproductions.com.
Film premiere of "Voices Of A Never Ending Dawn," 6:30 p.m., documentary honoring World War I soldiers known as The Polar Bears; Boyne Performing Arts Center at Boyne City High School, 1035 Boyne Ave., Boyne City.
Stone Circle Gathering, 9 p.m., poetry, storytelling and music around a campfire, $4 adults, $2 children; U.S. 31, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids, turn right on Stone Circle Drive; 264-9467 or www.terry-wooten.com.
Sunday, Aug. 30
Etc.
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.
Wilkinson Homestead open house, noon-3 p.m., turn-of-the-century farmhouse, display of 14 antique quilts from local collector, sponsored by Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society; 5940 M-88, Eastport.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
Model Train Show, 1-4 p.m., free, running model trains from N-gauge to Lionel Standard Gauge, on view Sat.-Sun. through Labor Day; Alden Depot Museum, downtown Alden; 377-7333.
Monday, Aug. 31
Etc.
Tapas Tour, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $25 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal Winery, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110.
