Antrim County
Blue Pelican Inn and Side Door Saloon, 2535 N. Main St., Central Lake; 544-2583 or www.thebluepelican.com.
Shanty Creek Resort, in Ivan's-- Blue Effect Jan. 27-28; Johnny Guest & the Automatics Feb. 3-4; The Banana Convention Feb. 10-11; 5820 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, 533-8621.
Short's Brewing Company, live entertainment with Younce Guitar Duo 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27; Bill Phillips 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28; Poor ol' Jim 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4; John Natiw 7 p.m. Feb. 12; Pub hours 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; events, dates and times subject to change, call to check, 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.
Benzie County
Cabbage Shed, Open Mic Night 8 p.m. Thurs.; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9843 or www.cabbageshed.com.
Crystal Palace Lounge, DJ and karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; four large-screen TVs for sports viewing; full menu, daily specials; 17170 Vondra Road at M-115, Thompsonville; 378-3104.
Geno's Sports Bar & Grill, DJ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; home of Lucille's St. Louis-style ribs 5 p.m. every Thurs.; open noon-midnight Mon.-Thurs. and Sun., and noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 14848 Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville; 378-2554.
Lumberjacks Bar and Grille, karaoke 9 p.m. Thurs.; music 9 p.m.-close Fri.-Sat.; 10919 Main St., Honor; 325-2262.
Mayfair Tavern, open 4 p.m. Mon. and Thurs.-Sat., 3-9 p.m. Sun., closed Tues.-Wed.; 515 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9136 or www.themayfairtavern.com.
charlevoix county
Back Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m. second Sat. of the month through May 2012, with Carl Manis and The Groove Feb. 11; performance followed by "circle jam session," family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, suggested donation $5 each or $10 families at the door to benefit the performers, light refreshments included; Charlevoix Senior Center, 06906 Norwood Road, Charlevoix; Pam Luce, 622-2944.
Boyne Mountain Resort, in Everett's — 7-10 p.m. with Hipps n Ricco Jan. 27; Pete Kehoe Jan. 28; Dave Cisco Feb. 2; Michelle Chenard Feb. 3; Ron Getz Feb. 4; Nathan Bates Feb. 9; Hipps n Ricco Feb. 10; Ron Getz Feb. 11; Charlie Reager Feb. 14; Nelson Olstrom Feb. 16; Hipps n Ricco Feb. 17; Pete Kehoe Feb. 18; Ben Overbeek Feb. 19; Ron Getz Feb. 23; Dave Cisco Feb. 24; Michelle Chenard Feb. 25; Nathan Bates March 1; Pete Kehoe March 2; Ben Overbeek March 3; Michelle Chenard March 8; Ben Overbeek March 9; Charlie Reager March 10; Hipps n Ricco March 11; Ron Getz March 12; Nathan Bates March 13; Pete Kehoe March 14; Nelson Olstrom March 15; Hipps n Ricco March 16; Ron Getz March 17; Nelson Olstrom March 23; Charlie Reager March 24; Hipps n Ricco March 30; Pete Kehoe March 31; in the Snowflake Lounge — Jan. 27 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jan. 28 Michelle Chenard 4-7 p.m. and Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 1 Nathan Bates 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 3 Natural Born Suspects 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 4 Hipps n Ricco 4-7 p.m. and DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 8 Michelle Chenard 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 10 DJ Brevin 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 11 Ben Overbeek 4-7 p.m. and Mac Daddy Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 15 Dave Cisco 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 17 Natural Born Suspects 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 18 Dave Cisco 4-7 p.m. and Experience DJ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 19 Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 22 Nathan Bates 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 24 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 25 Hipps n Ricco 4-7 p.m. and DJ Brevin 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 29 Michelle Chenard 8-11 p.m.; March 1 Natural Born Suspects 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 3 Michelle Chenard 4-7 p.m. and Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 7 Nathan Bates 8-11 p.m.; March 9 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 10 Hipps n Ricco 4-7 p.m. and Mac Daddy Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 12 Experience DJ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 13 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 14; DJ Brevin 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 15 Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 16 Mac Daddy Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 17 Ben Overbeek 7-9 p.m. and Natural Born Suspects 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 23 DJ Brevin 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 24 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 30 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; in Stein Eriksen's — 6-9 p.m. with Bob Bryan Jan. 27-28; Feb. 3-4; Feb. 10-11; Feb. 14; Feb. 17-19; Feb. 24-25; March 2-3; March 9-15; Michelle Chenard 4-7 p.m. March 17 on Stein Ericksen's outdoor patio; in the Skier Services Center — March 17 Experience DJ 6-9 p.m. and Mac Daddy Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls; 549-6000 or www.boyneresorts.com.
Emmet County
Boyne Highlands Resort, in the Slopeside Lounge — Experience DJ 9 p.m.-midnight Jan. 27; Myk Rise Band 9 p.m.-midnight Jan. 28; Pete Kehoe 8 p.m.-midnight Feb. 2; Sean Bielby 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 3; Charlie's Root Fusion 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 4; Pete Kehoe and Michelle Chenard 8:30 p.m.-midnight Feb. 9; Union Guns 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 10; The Remedee 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 11; Charlie's Root Fusion 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 12; Pete Kehoe 8 p.m.-midnight Feb. 16; Jeff Fitzgerald 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 17; Natural Born Suspects 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 18; Michelle Chenard 8:30 p.m.-midnight Feb. 19; Pete Kehoe and Michelle Chenard 8;30 p.m.-midnight Feb. 23; Experience DJ 9 p.m. midnight Feb. 24; The Remedee 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 25; Pete Kehoe 8 p.m.-midnight March 1; Jeff Fitzgerald 9 p.m.-midnight March 2; Jelly Roll Blues Band 9 p.m.-midnight March 3; Pete Kehoe 8 p.m.-midnight March 8; Experience DJ 9 p.m.-midnight March 9; The Remedee 9 p.m.-midnight March 10; Michelle Chenard 8:30 p.m.-midnight March 11; Hipps n Ricco 8:30 p.m.-midnight March 12; Jeff Fitzgerald 8:30 p.m.-midnight March 14; Pete Kehoe and Michelle Chenard 8:30 p.m.-midnight March 15; Jeff Fitzgerald 9 p.m.-midnight March 16; The Remedee 9 p.m.-midnight March 17; in the Zoo Bar — 4:30-8 p.m. Pete Kehoe Jan. 27; Aaron Vaughan Band Jan. 28; Pete Kehoe Feb. 3; Aaron Vaughan Band Feb. 4; Pete Kehoe Feb. 10; Union Guns Feb. 11; Pete Kehoe Feb. 17; Myk Rise Band Feb. 18; Pete Kehoe Feb. 24; Aaron Vaughan Band Feb. 25; Mac Daddy March 3; Aaron Vaughan Band March 10; Aaron Vaughan Band March 17; 6000 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs; 526-3000 or www.boyne.com
The Inn at Bay Harbor, in the South American Grille and Wine Bar — 7-10 p.m. Wed. with Sean Bielby and Adam Engleman through May 30; and 7-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. with Michelle Chenard Jan. 27; Ben Overbeek Jan. 28; Ron Getz Feb. 3; Pete Kehoe Feb. 4; Michelle Chenard Feb. 10; Ben Overbeek Feb. 11; Nathan Bates Feb. 17-18; Michelle Chenard Feb. 24; Pete Kehoe Feb. 25; Dave Cisco March 2; David Lawston March 3; Pete Kehoe March 9; Michelle Chenard March 10; Johnny Storm March 16; Nathan Bates March 17; Ben Overbeek March 23; Pete Kehoe March 24; Michelle Chenard March 30; Nathan Bates March 31; Ron Getz April 6; Ben Overbeek April 7; Pete Kehoe April 13; Michelle Chenard April 14; Ben Overbeek April 20; Nathan Bates April 21; Ron Getz April 27; Pete Kehoe April 28; Michelle Chenard May 4; Johnny Storm May 5; Ben Overbeek May 11; Pete Kehoe May 12; Ron Getz May 18; Nathan Bates May 19; David Lawston May 24; Pete Kehoe May 25; Michelle Chenard May 26; Ben Overbeek May 31; 3600 Village Harbor Dr., Petoskey; 439-4000 or www.innatbayharbor.com.
Grand Traverse County
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, John Pomeroy and Adam Denise sing and play guitar 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; GT Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme; (800) 748-0303.
Bayview Inn, karaoke Thurs.; 5074 U. S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1610.
Bud's of Interlochen, live music 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs. with singer/songwriter Jim Hawley; 3061 M-137, Interlochen; 276-9090 or www.budsville.com.
Cherry Stop's Uncorked Wine Bar, Trivia 7 p.m. Thurs.; live music 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. with Strings Attached Jan. 27; David Lawston Jan. 28; open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.; Unwined Lounge now open overlooking West Bay and the Boardman River, daily drink specials; 211 E. Front St., TC; www.uncorkedtc.com or 929-3990.
Dillinger's Pub/Bootleggers, Trivia Live 7-9 p.m. Thurs.; open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Dillinger's, 121 S. Union, TC, 941-2276; Bootleggers, 119 S. Union, TC, 922-7742.
Ground Zero @ Streeters, Thurs. College Night with DJ Dominate; Fusion Saturday 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat. with a blend of Michigan's hottest DJs; plus Jan. 28 Cavo with Paper Plane Pilots and 12 Year Reunion; Feb. 11 Valentine Metal Massacre with Testament, Death Angel and Commonfaced; Feb. 18 Caged Aggression 31; Feb. 25 Rehab "The Gullible's Travels 2012 Tour"; March 31 David Allen Coe; 1669 S. Garfield Ave., TC; www.groundzeroonline.com or 932-1300.
Hayloft Inn, open mic night 7:30 p.m. Thurs. for musicians, poets, comics, hosted by Bill Dungjen; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live country and western entertainment; M-72, TC; 941-0832.
Hide Away Bar & Grill, hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-midnight Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun.; with DJ music by Hot Traxx 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri., and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; 211 E. Main St., Kingsley; 263-4059.
Hofbrau, 4 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 2784 M-137, Interlochen; 276-6979.
Holiday Inn West Bay Shimmers Nightclub, DJ and live entertainment Thurs.-Sat., times vary; 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700 or www.tcwestbay.com.
Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. with Tree Huggers Jan. 27; Younce Guitar Duo Jan. 28; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Jacob's Well, Rue Royale live from Chicago with opening artists "Evelyn" 9 p.m. Feb. 2 (admission charge); Movie Night 9 p.m. Feb. 10 free showing of "The Invisible Children" (one of a series of five); hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Sun.; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.
Kilkenny's Irish Public House, Mon. 8-10 p.m. Team Trivia Night; Tues. Levi Britton; Wed. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Open Mic Night; Thurs. Ladies' Night with live music by Tuesday Radio 8 p.m.-midnight; live music 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat. with Alter Ego Jan. 27-28; Paper Plane Pilots Feb. 3-4; Soul Patch Feb. 9; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost Feb. 10-11; 12 Year Reunion Feb. 17-18; Lucas Paul Feb. 24-25; Lester Bangs March 2-3; Blue Effect March 9-10; Alter Ego March 16-17; Lucas Paul March 23-24; Paper Plane Pilots March 30-31; 12 Year Reunion April 6-7; Sweet J Band April 13-14; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost April 20-21; Egon April 27-28; Lester Bangs May 4-5; Lucas Paul May 11-12; Paper Plane Pilots May 18-19; 12 Year Reunion May 25-26; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost June 1-2; Alter Ego June 8-9; Lester Bangs Jun 15-16; Sweet J Band June 22-23; Paper Plane Pilotes June 29-30; Wild Sullys July 6-7; Lucas Paul July 13-14; 12 Year Reunion July 20-21; Paper Plane Pilots July 27-28; Alter Ego Aug. 3-4; Sweet J Band Aug. 10-11; Soul Patch Aug. 17-18; 12 Year Reunion Aug. 24-25; Paper Plane Pilots Aug. 31-Sept. 1; Egon Sept. 7-8; Lucas Paul Sept. 14-15; Soul Patch Sept. 21-22; Sweet J Band Sept. 28-29; Alter Ego Oct. 5-6; 12 Year Reunion Oct. 12-13; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost Oct. 19-20; Paper Plane Pilots Oct. 26-27; Lucas Paul Nov. 2-3; Lester Bangs Nov. 9-10; Sweet J Band Nov. 16-17; Egon Nov. 23-24; 12 Year Reunion Nov. 30-Dec. 1; Alter Ego Dec. 7-8; Lucas Paul Dec. 14-15; Paper Plane Pilots Dec. 21-22; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost Dec. 28-29; basement level of North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.
Lil Bo, Tues.7-9 p.m. TC Celtic; North Shore 9 p.m.-midnight Jan. 27, $5 cover; DJ Charlie Fix 8-11 p.m. Jan. 28; Comedy with Marti Johnson 7 p.m. Jan. 30, $5 cover; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.
The Loading Dock, Bob Marley Birthday Bash with the FunDubMentals and DJ Ras Marco D 10 p.m. Feb. 4, $5 cover, 21/older; Sun. 4-7 p.m. Bike Night, and 8 p.m.-close Acoustic Open Mic Night; Mon. 7-9 p.m. Celtic music and dance with TC Celtic, followed by 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies' Night; Fri.-Sat. live music; open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.
Mt. Holiday, lounge opens 5 p.m. Wed.-Fri. for dinner; 3100 Holiday Road, TC; www.mt-holiday.com.
Northern Lites, 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Thurs.-Sat., open at noon Sun.; 273 U.S. 31 S., two miles south of GT Mall, TC; 943-8555.
Park Place Hotel in the Beacon Lounge, Tom Kaufmann on piano Thurs.-Sat.; 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.
ParkShore Resort, live DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800 or www.parkshoreresort.com.
Phil's on Front, live music Tues-Thurs. 8-10 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., with Dawn Campbell and Al Jankowski Jan. 27; Elizabeth Sexton Rivers and Ron Getz Jan. 28; 236 E. Front St., TC; 929-1710.
Poppycocks, On Quartet every Fri.; 128 E. Front St., TC; 941-7632.
Right Brain Brewery, Renegade Craft Pints (crafting circle) Mondays; Trivia Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Firkin Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Vinyl Night 8 p.m. Thursdays, 221 Garland St., TC; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.
Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; 1104 Barlow, TC; 946-4195.
Schelde's Traverse Bay Tavern, Ronnie Hernandez 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tues.; Cheryl and AJ of Madison Straw 8:30-11 p.m. Sat., no cover; 714 Munson Ave., TC; 946-0981.
Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m., gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 520 Franklin St., off East Eighth Street, TC; 935-1666.
Sleder's Tavern, restaurant open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., and noon-9 p.m. Sun.; bar open until 10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 9 p.m. Sun.; 717 Randolph, TC; 947-9213.
TASTES of Black Star Farms, Mon. 6-8:30 p.m. open mic night with Ronnie Hernandez, bring portable instruments, no full bands because of limited space; The Mercato at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 944-1349.
Trattoria Stella, live music 6-9 p.m. Tues.; Building 50, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off West 11th Street, TC; 929-8989 or www.stellatc.com.
Traverse City Senior Center, Saturday Night Dance 7:30-10 p.m. every Sat., live music for ballroom-style dancing, refreshments, $3/members, $5/non-members, public invited; 801 E. Front St., TC; 922-4911.
TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 10 p.m.), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until 11 p.m.); 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9496.
Turtle Creek Casino, in Level 3 Lounge — every Thurs. Team Trivia 7-9 p.m. and comedy 9 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. DJ Ricky T; plus James Reeser & the Back Seat Drivers Jan. 28; hours 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs., 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 2-9 p.m. Sun.; 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.
Union Street Station, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; open mic night 10 p.m. Tues.; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930.
Kalkaska County
Dingman's Bar, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. karaoke; 11021 M-72, halfway between Kalkaska and Grayling.
Kiootee's Bar & Grill, DJ and ladies' night 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.; 4556 County Road 571 N.E., Kalkaska; 258-1276.
The Roadhouse, 8 p.m.-midnight Tues. open mic night, sound system and mics provided; 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs. karaoke; U.S. 131, halfway between Kalkaska and Mancelona.
Leelanau County
Cedar Tavern, karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.
Leelanau Sands Casino, in Elements Lounge — Wed. Team Trivia 7-9 p.m. and comedy 9 p.m.; Thurs. Polka with the 45th Parallel Polka Band 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 5:45 p.m. Cribbage Tournament; Fri. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. DJ Mr. Markis; The Broad Brothers and Ryan Dobry-Hunt line dancing lessons 7 p.m. Jan. 28; Peshawbestown; (800) 922-2946.
O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic 9:30 p.m. Thurs.; 303 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-2999.
Otsego County
Stampede Saloon, Mon. Men's Nite; live music with Nightshift Jan. 27; Yankee Station Jan. 28; Nightshift Feb. 3; Sleeping Gypsies Feb. 4; Nightshift Feb. 10; Virrus Feb. 11; Nightshift Feb. 17; Left of Kool Feb. 18; Nightshift Feb. 24; Peril Feb. 25; Limelight March 3; Yankee Station March 10; Limelight March 11; Peril March 24; Virrus April 1; 3885 Old U.S. 27 South, Gaylord; (989) 705-7100, www.stampedesaloon.com.
Timothy's Pub, DJ/karaoke mix 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 110 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord; (989) 732-9333.
Arts & Entertainment
Nightlife Calendar: 01/27/2012
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Inaugural Great Waves Festival celebrates water
The new Great Wakes Festival is preparing to launch with the message, “Keep it fresh, keep it free.”
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Orchid show; Beer, brats; Register now.
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Are these the droids you're looking for?
Geeks and geekettes: Prepare to meet your match. Sci-Fi Speed Dating, as seen on the TLC series “Geek Love,” will be part of this weekend’s fourth annual Cherry Capital Con.
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Chef takes food on the road
Festival food just went up a notch.
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This week at the movies: 05/25/2012
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language.
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Nite Life: 05/25/2012
Blue Pelican Inn and Side Door Saloon, 2535 N. Main St., Central Lake; 544-2583 or www.thebluepelican.com.
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Bill Cosby coming to Interlochen in September
Bill Cosby will be performing at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in September.
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Chevelle leaps into politics
Some bands aim to stay away from politics. Others just don't care. Others eventually make that leap. Chevelle is one of those bands that took the leap.
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Author finds inspiration under her own roof
The switch from adult fiction to young adult books wasn't that tough for Samantha Hoffman. She gave birth to her own inspiration.
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Playwrights will see work performed
Six young authors will see their written word come to life on stage during the area’s first Young Playwrights Festival.
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Jonathan Edwards; Go to the BBQ!; Asparagus Fest. (Plus more)
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Flop movie now a hit on Broadway
Seventeen young dancers stop horsing around on the Nederlander Theatre stage as Christopher Gattelli approaches.
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This week at the movies: 05/18/2012
Battleship: A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals.
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Blue Pelican Inn and Side Door Saloon, 2535 N. Main St., Central Lake; 544-2583 or www.thebluepelican.com.
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Anna Quindlen separates truth, fiction
Journalist, columnist and best-selling novelist Anna Quindlen will talk about her life and work at Monday in Traverse City.
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Heavy metal, God meet; P.O.D. in TC
It's a match made in heaven. Heavy metal rockers P.O.D. are touring with the act fronted by former Korn guitarist Brian Welch, and will make a stop in Traverse City tonight.
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Call Clinton 'Dr.' Funk now, thank you
Funk icon George Clinton, also sometimes called Funkmaster or The Granddaddy of Funk, recently received an honorary doctorate of music degree from prestigious Berklee College of Music. His band Parliament-Funkadelic will be back in Traverse City on Saturday.
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Daughters of jazz greats finally meet
Hilary James and Lizzy Loeb went to the same high schoo, but it won’t be until Saturday, May 5, in Traverse City that the two singers — the daughters of legendary jazz musicians — finally meet.
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Senior Reader's Theatre opens Wednesday
You don’t have to be an experienced actor to perform with Aged to Perfection. You do, however, have to be 55 or older to be part of the newly formed Senior Reader’s Theatre group.
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OTP opens 'The Tavern' tonight
"The Tavern," a satrical take-off on the serious melodramas of the 19th and early 20th centuries, opens tonight at the Old Town Playhouse.
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High School play takes on tough topic
"Voices of Traverse City," a theatrical piece written and performed by Traverse City High School students, shows what can happen when hate escalates to hate crimes.
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Hot Entertainment Picks: 05/04/2012
Banjo, fiddle and Tim Eriksen; Opera Gala; Art Walk; Free comic books; and more
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