Traverse City Record-Eagle

Arts & Entertainment

May 2, 2008

Entertainment Calendar: 05/02/2008

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Friday, May 2

Art

Opening reception, 4-6 p.m., for "Natural World" exhibit of art by Carl James Freeman, on view during normal business hours through Aug. 21; West Michigan National Bank & Trust, 501 Main, Frankfort; 352-9655.

First Fridays at Fish Studios, 5-8 p.m., new work by Christ Lensch and Richard Schemm at Misfits Salon and Gallery; handwoven, hand-dyed rugs by Krys Lieffers at Turtle Island Fibers; new work by Glenn Wolff at Glenn Wolff Studio; Fish Studios, 230 E. 14th, TC; 941-0077.

Jewelry Trunk Show and meet the artists, 5-8 p.m., entire collections on display, selected jewelry on display in the gallery May 4-30, featuring Eugenie, Connie Dickhaut and Steve Blank; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; 398-4001.

TC Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 p.m., refreshments available at various locations, commemorative wine glass available to purchase, blank canvases for public to paint, walking maps available at participating businesses and Downtown Traverse City office; 23 galleries, downtown TC; www.downtowntc.com.

Countywide Student Art Show opening reception, 6-8 p.m., awards presented at 7 p.m., featuring work from elementary and high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151.

Dance

Judy Harrison and Swing Shift, doors open 6:30 p.m., dance lessons 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m., $17 general admission, $25 reserved table seats, cash bar available; City Opera House, East Front St., TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

Cadillac Square and Round Dance Club's Cinco de Mayo dance, 7-7:30 p.m. pre-rounds, 7:30-10 p.m. squares, all western-style square dancers welcome; Franklin Elementary School, 505 Lester, Cadillac; 775-2697.

Etc.

TSO Associates' Classique Junque sale donations accepted, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., sale opens 8 a.m. May 3, no clothing or treadmills accepted; Union Hall, corner of Rose and Hannah streets, TC; 334-4902.

Music

A Concert of Bands, 5-8 p.m., $4 admission; TC College Preparatory Academy, 1402 Carlisle Road, TC; 929-4539.

Theater

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Cadillac Footliters present "Arsenic and Old Lace," 8 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; Cadillac First Christian Church, Cadillac; tickets at Brink's Custom Framing and the UPS Store, Cadillac; Baked Beans in Lake City or online at www.cadillacfootliters.com, also available at the door.

Saturday, May 3

Art

Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages, deadline for submissions is May 16; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.

Countywide Student Art Show and free family art day, exhibit on view 10 a.m.-1 p.m., hands-on arts and crafts projects, exhibit features work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Jewelry Trunk Show and meet the artists, noon-4 p.m., entire collections on display, selected jewelry on display in the gallery May 4-30, featuring Eugenie, Connie Dickhaut and Steve Blank; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; 398-4001.

"Deep Thaw: Volume II" designers' trunk show, 1-8 p.m., jewelry, clothing, handbags, accessories, aprons and more from Gaia Nesvacil of Neashasha, Holly Wren Spaulding of Hende and Lillie Wolff Designs; hosted by Glenn Wolff Studio, 230 E. 14th, TC; 392-2528.

Dance

"Spring Swing" dance, 7-11 p.m., light dinner and beverages included, dance instructors on-site, all ages and abilities welcome, $5 advance, $8 at the door; Gilbert Lodge, Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; maps and tickets available at www.iDanse.org.

Old Time Country Dance, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Blissfest, $3 adults, $5 couples, $7 families; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; www.blissfest.org.

Argentine Milonga, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 per person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC.

Etc.

TSO Associates' Classique Junque sale, 8 a.m., proceeds benefit Traverse Symphony Orchestra; Union Hall, corner of Rose and Hannah, TC; 334-4902.

City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Dennos Museum Magical Family Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., explore math, science and art through the "Lightpaintings" and "CalculArt" exhibits; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC.

"Wings and Things" adult/family discovery hike, 10 a.m., discover butterflies, birds, spring wildflower and more, collection nets provided, bring binoculars, reservations required; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.

Two-day "Sip & Savor" wine trail event, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, noon-5 p.m. May 4, tour up to eight Leelanau County wineries, advance tickets required, $25/person includes commemorative winemakers poster and glass, and wine and food pairings at each winery; Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association; purchase tickets at www.lpwines.com.

Gardens in Literature luncheon, noon-2 p.m., presented by Iris Underwood, owner of Yule Love It Lavender Farm, $15, sponsored by Friends of the Library; at Lakeside Charlies, Cadillac; tickets at the Cadillac Library or by calling 779-0559.

An American Girl Doll Garden Party Tea, 1 p.m. tea, $2, bring tea cup, tea, punch and desserts served, American Girl Doll collection on display, raffle for 2008 American Girl Doll of the Year, raffle tickets $1 each, photo opportunities in front of garden backdrop; East Jordan High School cafeteria; and 2 p.m. showing of "The Secret Garden," free; East Jordan Community Auditorium, East Jordan; proceeds benefit Jordan Valley Library Friends' children's programming.

Cherry Blossom Tea, 2 p.m., dress-up clothes and hats encouraged, sweets, savories, tea, music and door prizes, $12 adults, $6 ages 12/younger, advance tickets only; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-7700.

Beginning beading class, 2-5 p.m., wire work with Tree of Life pendant, $25 class fee, $15 kits; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front, TC; sign up in person or call 932-9514.

TC Swim Club's "Surfin' USA" dinner/auction/treasure chest raffle, 5 p.m.,, $65/person, $40 corporate tables for eight; Williamsburg Dinner Theatre, Williamsburg; for ticket information, www.tcbreakers.com.

Teen Art CafÃ', 7-10 p.m., music, art, bands, dancers and more; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; www.justimagine.name.

Interlochen

IAA Jazz Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Dendrinos Chapel; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.

Music

GT Chorus of Sweet Adelines' Idol Competition, open to students in grades six-12, contestants perform one solo song from a music theater production, $5 registration fee; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; for details, call 271-4010 or www.grandtraversechorus.org.

Country singer Mark Wills, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom, Peshawbestown; tickets at Leelanau Sands and Turtle Creek or call Star Tickets Plus, (800) 585-3737.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with El Oro del Norte, 7-10 p.m., Mexican light cuisine and dancing, Tejana music with El Oro del Norte (the Rangel family), $25; North and South Lounges of Administrative and Conference Center, West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; 845-3344 or www.westshore.edu.

Blues duo Mulebone, 8 p.m., $13 advance, $15 at the door; Betsie Bay Inn and Restaurant, Frankfort; tickets at Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort Bookstore, Phoenix Cafe, and Oryana Natural Foods Market; 352-8090.

Theater

Cadillac Footliters present "Arsenic and Old Lace," 2 and 8 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; Cadillac First Christian Church, Cadillac; tickets at Brink's Custom Framing and the UPS Store, Cadillac; Baked Beans in Lake City or online at www.cadillacfootliters.com, also available at the door.

Theatreworks USA presents "Romeo and Juliet," doors open 6 p.m. for 7 p.m. show, $15 adults, $10 ages 14/younger; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 941-8082 or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Sunday, May 4

Art

"Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings" exhibit, on view through Aug. 31, broad selection of Knapp's paintings created entirely of light; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., $4 adults, $2 children; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.

Etc.

Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

"Sip & Savor" wine trail event concludes, noon-5 p.m., advance tickets required, $25/person; Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association, www.lpwines.com.

Vintage Fashion Show & Chocolate Decadence Buffet, 2-4 p.m., featuring the Norma Wilhelm Carroll collection, plus a tribute to TC businesswoman Kay Jerome, $20, benefits GT Heritage Center, reservations; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 995-0313.

Spring Music and Storytelling Benefit, 4-6 p.m., featuring Ann and Will Rowland, Mike Ridley and Johnathan Rand, $8 advance, $10 at the door, to benefit Gaylord Area Council for the Arts; at Evangelical Free Church, 1649 E. M-32, Gaylord; (989) 732-3242.

Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer fundraiser, 4-7 p.m., dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions, $20 adults, $10 ages 4-12, free for ages 3/younger; Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State, TC; tickets at TBAYS/Just for Kicks office, McLain Cycle and Fitness locations, at the door.

Music

Chamber Music North "Sundays at Three" concert, 3 p.m., Spring into The Prairie Winds, $25 advance, $30 at the door, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; www.dennosmuseum.org/milliken/.

Northwestern Michigan Children's Choir season finale, 3 p.m., with the Treble Choir, Advanced Choir and Chamber and Concert Choirs, $8 adults, $6 children 12/younger and seniors 62/older; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School Seventh and Pine, TC; tickets at the auditorium prior to the concert.

Jazz at the Grand Traverse Pie Company, 3:30-6 p.m., with Elmwood Kathryn Quartet, vocalist Rachel Borovik and the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Combo, sponsored by Northwest MI Jazz Experience, $5 for NMJE members, $15 non-members, includes quiche, pie and coffee; GT Pie Company, 525 W. Front, TC; 943-4465 or 360-9857.

Spring Sing, 4 p.m., community invited to join several church choirs in congregational singing led by the Rev. Marv Rosa, sponsored by Benzie County Ministerial Association; St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Road, Beulah; 651-0311.

Blues duo Mulebone, 7:30 p.m., $13 advance, $15 at the door; Union Street Station, 117 S. Union, TC; tickets at Union Street Station and Oryana Natural Foods Market, 941-1930.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre presents "The Doctor In Spite of Himself," 7 p.m., $6, geared toward teens and adults, tickets at the door only starting at 6:30 p.m.; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.tcctheatre.org.

Monday, May 5

Art

Countywide Student Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Bag Lady Lunch, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., bags created by local artists will be auctioned, prizes for off-the-wall categories awarded, $25 includes lunch, cash bar available, sponsored by Parkside Arts Council; for details or to register, 533-6208 or jeslick746@charter.net.

Etc.

Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m. showing of "Heima," a film by and about Sigur Rós, Iceland's famous musical group, sponsored by the Traverse Area District Library; at the State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.

Music

The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Buddy Morrow, 8 p.m., $25 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Tuesday, May 6

Art

Countywide Student Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Etc.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Spring Fling, 5-9 p.m., 50 percent of proceeds benefit Grass River Natural Area; Dockside, 6340 Old Torch Lake Drive, Bellaire; 533-8314.

Wednesday, May 7

Art

Countywide Student Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Dance

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

Beading class, 6-8 p.m., create a summer necklace, geared toward beginners, $15 class fee, kits $15 or less; Nawbin Beads, 925 E. Front, TC; 932-9514.

Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "Pillow Talk" (1969), $7 adults, $5 children 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.

Michigan Notable Author Tour, 7 p.m., by Tyree Guyton, author of "Connecting the Dots: Tyree Guyton's Heidelberg Project; Manistee High School, Manistee.

Thursday, May 8

Art

"The Inuit Experience" adult workshop, 9:30 a.m.-noon today and May 15, discover Inuit art, culture and daily life, 'take you there" films, basics of printmaking, refreshments, discussion, $29 members, $39 non-members, registration required through NMC Extended Education, 995-1700, Code 9732; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC.

Countywide Student Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., work by elementary to high school students in Benzie County schools; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

Book discussion group, 10 a.m. discussion of William Jamerson's "Big Shoulders"; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767.

GT Conservation District Native Plants Workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m., information on native flora of Michigan and benefits of using native species in gardening and landscaping; $5 per person; GTR County Civic Center conference room, TC; for details or to register, 941-0960.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m. by Ray Nargis, author of "Almost Tomorrow: The Poetry of Ray Nargis"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Fashion show and dessert buffet, 7 p.m., to benefit Lakeshore Community Free Medical Clinic, $10; First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 401 S. Park, Boyne City; tickets at Mary's of Boyne, sister shops in East Jordan and Charlevoix and at Boyne City Chamber of Commerce.

Living History Series, 7 p.m. "Underwater Archeology: What's Under the Bay" by Greg MacMaster; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 922-0313.

Music

Dinner show, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. dinner, followed by performance, $30, cash bar, featuring "Steppin' Out with Rick Reuther and Mary Rademacher; Ramada Inn, Grayling; tickets at the Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce or call (989) 348-2921.

Theater

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $15 students/seniors tonight only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

Friday, May 9

Art

Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages, deadline for submissions is May 16; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.

Dance

Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing), 7:30-9:30 p.m., no experience required, $5-$10 suggested donation; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 11th, TC.

Etc.

Child & Family Services' Festival of Tables Gala Preview, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $100 per person, couples' cocktails and hors d'oeuvres party, live auction, complimentary valet parking; Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; for tickets, visit www.festivaloftables.org.

Interlochen

"Thoroughly Modern Millie, 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.

Music

Richie Havens in concert, 8 p.m., $35 to $50, cash bar available; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Opera House box office, at www.cityoperahouse.org or call 941-8082.

Jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins in concert, 8 p.m., $20, "A Musical Tribute In Celebration of the Ladies of Cool ... Julie London, June Christy, Irene Kral and Anita O'Day"; Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple, Manistee; ticket available at Manistee City Hall, by calling 398-9770 or at the door.

Theater

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

Cadillac Footliters present "Arsenic and Old Lace," 8 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; Cadillac First Christian Church, Cadillac; tickets at Brink's Custom Framing and the UPS Store, Cadillac; Baked Beans in Lake City or online at www.cadillacfootliters.com, also available at the door.

Saturday, May 10

Art

Figure drawing non-instructional class, 1-3:30 p.m., live model, no instructor; $10 session; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Introduction to Printmaking Techniques workshop/Collographs, 1-3 p.m., $8 members, $10 non-members, ages 12/older, registration required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.

Dance

World Bellydance Day, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., free classes and performances, 11:30 a.m.-noon pre-natal bellydance; 12:15-1 p.m. beginner Bellydance Goddess; 1-1:30 p.m. performance; 1:30-2:15 p.m. choreography 101; 2:15-2:45 p.m. veil technique class; 2:45-3:30 p.m. performance; 3:30-4 p.m. beginner bellydance; 4-4:30 p.m. introduction to finger cymbals (zills); 4:30-5 p.m. performance; participants invited to donate the cost of a class to Michael's Place; Beledi Global Dance & Boutique, 332 E. Front, TC; 932-0668 or www.belediglobaldancecenter.com.

Bayside Travellers' contra dance, 4:30-6:30 p.m. jamboree, 7-8 p.m. dance lessons, 8-11 p.m. dancing, music by the Rhythm Billies; $8 members, $10 non-members, $6 ages 13-college with ID, free ages 12/younger; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 228-6149 or www.dancetc.com.

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; www.blissfest.org.

Mother's Day Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, doors open 7:30 p.m., music by Mike Ryba's Happy Polka Sound, $10; St. Rita/St. Joseph parish hall, 9243 County Road 667, Maple City; 228-6641.

Etc.

City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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

Kirtland's Warbler tour, 9 a.m. carpool from Tom's West Bay Market to West Branch for tour led by Jerry Weinrich from the Kirtland Warbler Recovery Program, sponsored by Saving Birds Thru Habitat; 271-3738.

Northern Michigan Anime Convention, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., with Tiffany Grant of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and "World of Warcraft" video parodyists Baka Savant, plus live action role playing events, dealer's room, fan artists room, anime screenings and lunchtime maid cafe, $15; Northwestern Michigan College campus, TC; www.nmacon.webs.com.

Community Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., TC community invites to either sell or shop at the indoor/outdoor sale, no charge for booth space or entry, table rental $10, food available to purchase; Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, 4050 Hammond Road East, TC; for booth reservations, call 947-2770.

Greensky Hill Church craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., wood furniture, Native flutes, food available including fry bread, proceeds benefit July camp meeting; Native American Greensky Hill Church, Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix.

Child & Family Services' Festival of Tables Ladies' Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $50 person, $500 reserved table of 10, traditional luncheon with raffle packages and more; Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; for tickets, visit www.festivaloftables.org.

"Wings and Things" adult/family discovery hike, 10 a.m., discover butterflies, birds, spring wildflower and more along the Fox Den Trail, collection nets provided, bring binoculars, reservations required; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.

Grass River Natural Area presents "Mushrooms in the Jordan Valley," 10 a.m., review morel mushroom habitats, mushroom hunt, cooking session, members $7 adults, $5 children, $15 families, non-members $10 adults, $5 children, $20 families; meet at Pinney Bridge parking area, Pinney Bridge Road, east of M-66; 533-8314.

Leelanau County Cherry Blossom Tour, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., buses depart at 20-minute intervals, seating on a first come, first served basis, free, also free Pleva's cherry brats and Cherry Republic Boomchunka cookies; Binsfeld Center, Lake Leelanau; maps available for those who wish to take the tour in their own vehicles.

Mother's Day Celebration, starts with 1 p.m. peace and justice vigil at East Park; then proceeds to Hoffman Park for reading of Mother's Day Proclamation and meditations; followed by tea, crumpets and paper crane origami project at Charlevoix Library, sponsored by Little Traverse League for Peace and Freedom; Charlevoix.

Flower Fun Super Saturday, 1:30 p.m., stories and crafts for Mother's Day, plant a small container garden with plants provided by Friends of the Library, no age limit, bring small basket or use one provided; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Mother-Daughter Tea, 2-4 p.m., finger foods and tea, reservations not required but appreciated; Alden United Methodist Church, 9015 Helena Road, Alden; for details or reservations, Darlene Page, 331-6300, or Jackie Dewey, 331-4468.

Inaugural Pangea Day, 2-6 p.m., live video conference featuring film, visionary speakers and music, free, sponsored by TC College Preparatory Academy and State Theatre; at the State, 233 E. Front, TC; 499-8212 or www.pangeaday.org.

Lunafest film festival, 6:30 p.m., includes films, cocktails and desserts; Ramsdell Theater, Manistee; tickets at Wahr Hardware, SUVI Boutique and the CVB, Manistee; Closson's, Ludington; or 723-7914; view film clips at www.lunafest.org.

Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

Interlochen

Student Art Exhibition opening, 4-6 p.m., free; Gallery.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie," 7:30 p.m., $16 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.

Music

Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents "Hollywood's Greatest Melodies," 8 p.m., rescheduled due to weather; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh, TC; www.tso-online.org.

Gopherwood Concerts present The Harvestmen, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students, at the door $12 and $6; Cadillac Elks Club, 122 S. Mitchell, Cadillac; advance tickets at Persnickety; 775-2813.

Theater

Cadillac Footliters present "Arsenic and Old Lace," 2 and 8 p.m., $10 adults, $7 students/seniors; Cadillac First Christian Church, Cadillac; tickets at Brink's Custom Framing and the UPS Store, Cadillac; Baked Beans in Lake City or online at www.cadillacfootliters.com, also available at the door.

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

Sunday, May 11

Etc.

Grass River Natural Area, 11 a.m. Bluebird Walk, free naturalist-led hike; 2 p.m. guided Mother's Day Walk, free; County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Music

Live! Music @ the Library series' Mother's Day Concert, 3 p.m., free, with Interlochen student musicians Gil Chapman, Peter Wagner, Max Beckman and Gabe Smith, and vocalist Rachel Borovik; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Theater

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 2 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

"The Foreigner," 3 p.m., $18 adults, $15 students/seniors today only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Dinner Theatre presentation of "Arsenic and Old Lace," 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. performance by Cadillac Footliters, $26 adults, $15 children; Kettunen Center, Tustin; for reservations, call 829-3421, for details, call 775-7336.

Monday, May 12

Tuesday, May 13

Etc.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m. demonstration of "Cooking with Morels" by Executive Chef Ted Dizma and Resort culinary staff, complimentary samples, $15 fee per person, fee applied as credit to guest's dinner bill if having a three-course dinner after the demo, reservations recommended; Aerie Restaurant, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; 534-6800.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., "Hemingway in Michigan" by Ken Marek, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Wednesday, May 14

Dance

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

City Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "Earth Girls Are Easy" (1989), $7 adults, $5 children 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.

Beading class, 6-8 p.m., make three pair of earrings, $15 class fee, kits $15 or less; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front, TC; 932-9514.

Thursday, May 15

Art

"The Inuit Experience" adult workshop, 9:30 a.m.-noon, discover Inuit art, culture and daily life, films, basics of printmaking, refreshments, discussion, $29 members, $39 non-members, registration required through NMC Extended Education, 995-1700, Code 9732; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC.

Life Drawing, 7-10 p.m., with artist and printmaker Chad Pastotnik; 733 E. Cayuga, Bellaire; 350-1513 or www.parksidearts.org.

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

International Affairs Forum, 6 p.m. lecture on "India and China in the Global Economy," Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.

"Reflections by the Bay" program, 7 p.m., "Poems" by Anne-Marie Oomen, free, public welcome; Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St., Frankfort, 352-4671.

Theater

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $15 students/seniors today only, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

Friday, May 16

Art

Deadline for Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Contest, open to all ages; for details, call Roger Allen-Wickler, 256-7306, or visit www.leelanau.com/artfest/.

Dance

Argentine Tango Milonga, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 per person, Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

Poet/musician Derrick Brown, 7:30 p.m., author of "Born in the Year of the Butterfly Knife" and "I Love You Is Back"; $20; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; tickets at the Opera House box office, at www.cityoperahouse.org or call 941-8082.

Interlochen

IAA Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.

Theater

"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

Saturday, May 17

Art

Dennos Museum Appraisal Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., by local art appraiser Don Butkovich, a maximum of two items per person, $5 fee per artwork, proceeds benefit the museum's programming fund, reservations required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or to reserve a time slot, 995-1573.

Etc.

Kirtland's Warbler Festival, nature presentations, live animals, kids' fishing pond, food, live music and more, $5 button required for ages 15/older; Kirtland Community College, 10775 N. St. Helen Road, Roscommon; for complete details, visit www.warbler.kirtland.edu.

City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., locally grown produce and products, Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com/CityMarket.html.

GT Conservation District Native Plants Sale, 8 a.m.-4 pm., variety of flowers, grasses and ground covers; GT Civic Center's Howe Arena, TC; for a list of plants available visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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

Used Book Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by Friends of the Kalkaska County Library; Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral St., Kalkaska.

Children's Garden plant sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library front lawn, 610 Woodmere, TC; for details or to donate plants or garden-related items, call 938-2726.

Grass River Natural Area presents "Morels & Other Spring Mushrooms," 10 a.m., for adults and children 12/older, learn about mushroom habitat, search for possible spots, second hunt held noon-1:30 p.m., members $7 adults, $5 children, $15 families, non-members $10 adults, $5 children, $20 families; GRNA, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Old Mission Peninsula Blossom Days, noon-5 p.m., tastings showcasing barrel and reserve wines, $15 includes souvenir glass and tastings at all five Old Mission wineries; 223-7615.

Movie Time, 3 p.m. screening of "Enchanted," free admission and popcorn; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Interlochen

IAA Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.

Music

"Huron: Stars, Stripes & High Cs," 8 p.m., last in the Encore Winds' Great Lakes, Great Music series, with TC West Senior High Brass and Harry Goldson Young Artist Competition winner, $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 486-7200.

Theater

Riverside Shakespeare auditions for "Romeo and Juliet," 1:30-5 p.m., prepare short Shakespeare monologue and be ready to read from the script (Folger edition recommended); Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 941-4953.

"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.

"The Foreigner," 8 p.m., $18 adults, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, TC; 947-2443 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

Sunday, May 18

Etc.

GT Conservation District Native Plants Sale, 10 a.m.-4 pm., variety of flowers, grasses and ground covers; GT Civic Center's Howe Arena, TC; for a list of plants available, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Old Mission Peninsula Blossom Days, noon-5 p.m., with 12:30 p.m. non-denominational "Blessing of the Blossoms" at Chateau Chantal, live music by the Shoreliners Quartet, complimentary continental breakfast, wine tasting and Sara Lee Cherry pies; event showcases barrel and reserve wines, $15 includes souvenir glass and tastings at all five Old Mission wineries; 223-7615.

"An Afternoon of Fun with Curious George and Arthur," 1-5 p.m., stories and special activities, selected Curious George and Arthur books available to purchase, advance reservations suggested, free with museum admission, of $6 for ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.

Interlochen

IAA Spring Dance Concert, 2 p.m., $8 adults, $5 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, (800) 681-5920, 276-7800.

Music

Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m., featuring Elk Rapids Jazz Band, Kingsley Jazz Band and Suttons Bay Jazz Band, $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Theater

Riverside Shakespeare auditions for "Romeo and Juliet," 1:30-5 p.m., prepare short Shakespeare monologue and be ready to read from the script (Folger edition recommended); Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 941-4953.

Little Traverse Civic Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit," 2 p.m., $10-$15; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; for tickets, 348-1850 or www.ltct.org, or visit the Arts Center box office.

"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.

Monday, May 19

Art

ArtServe Michigan regional community meeting, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free for anyone interested in Michigan's arts, cultural and creative communities, includes legislative breakfast, advocacy updates, regional highlights, communications training; NorthSky Nonprofit Network, TC; for details or reservations, contact Simon Perazza, (248) 912-0760, ext. 4 or simon@artservemichigan.org.

Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles, 10:30-11:30 a.m., in conjunction with "Canvas: Exploring a 3D Environment" exhibit, for ages 3-5 and parent or grandparent, activities in the galleries, related story and art project, music admission plus $1 art supply fee; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029.

Interlochen

Student film screenings, 7:30 p.m., free, DeRoy Center.

Tuesday, May 20

Etc.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Lecture and trunk show by professional quilter Lenore Crawford, 2 p.m., $15, space limited; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; for details or reservations, 352-5491.

Living History Series, 2 p.m., "Living in Traverse City in the '30s & '40s" by Dorothy Wilhelm French; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Wednesday, May 21

Dance

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

City Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "On the Waterfront" (1954), $7 adults, $5 children 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.

Advanced beading class, 6-8 p.m., create a wrapped button bracelet, $15 class fee, kits $15 or less; Nawbin Bead Store, 925 E. Front, TC; 932-9514.

PJ Storytime, 6:30 p.m., for families, stories, craft and snack, pajamas optional; Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 276-6767.

Thursday, May 22

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

Friends of the Traverse Area District Library annual meeting, 6 p.m. social hour and appetizers, short meeting, followed by presentation by Aaron Stander, author of "Summer People" and "Color Tour," free public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Friday, May 23

Art

"Point Zero" Intuition-based Painting Workshop, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today through May 25, for artists and non-artists, facilitated by Deb Purdy of Chicago, limited enrollment; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; to register, www.geocities.com/studiopaint; for details, www.justimagine.name or 932-9808.

Etc.

Reservation deadline for History in Motion tour, May 31 trip to Sault Ste. Marie, $135 person includes transportation, lunch, all museum admission fees and escort, for individuals and families; sponsored by GT Heritage Center, for details or reservations, 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.

Public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

Theater

"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.

Saturday, May 24

Art

Figure drawing class with costumed model, 1-3:30 p.m., no instructor, $10 session; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or www.crystallakeartcenter.org.

Dance

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; www.blissfest.org.

Etc.

Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, $20 includes commemorative mug and tickets for beer, brats and Bavarian pretzels, live entertainment, sponsored by Michigan Brewers Guild; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.crystalmountain.com.

City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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

Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., stone skipping contest, Petoskey stone beach hunt, kids' essay contest, clowns, kids' fishing pond, free; Barnes Park, Eastport; 533-6265.

Theater

"Annie," 2 and 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.

Sunday, May 25

Art

"Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings" exhibit, on view through Aug. 31, broad selection of Knapp's paintings created entirely of light; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., $4 adults, $2 children; www.dennosmuseum.org or 995-1055.

Etc.

Antique and Collectibles City Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

Bluebird Walk, 11 a.m., free naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Music

Chateau Chantal's "Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset," 3-5:30 p.m., with Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson, Chateau wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; 15900 Rue de Vin, TC; 223-4110.

"Land of the Free" Memorial Day Cantata, 4 p.m., by Antrim County Community Choir, free; Bellaire High School, Bellaire.

Theater

Theatre Works presents "If You Give A Mouse a Cookie and Other Story Books," doors open at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., performances at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., geared toward children, $10 adults, $5 ages 10/younger; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.

"Annie," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $5 children/students, by leland Public School's drama department; Leland Public School Performing Arts Center, Leland; tickets at the door or reserve at 256-9857 or 256-0004.

Monday, May 26

Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27

Etc.

Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m., naturalist-led, free, master gardener points available; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Wednesday, May 28

Dance

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediates, $10/person, may join anytime; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front St., TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

City Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

Downtown Dinner and a Movie spring/summer series, 6 p.m. doors and cash bar open, 7 p.m. showing of "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), $7 adults, $5 children 11/younger and seniors, tickets include 15 percent off coupon for dinner at participating restaurants; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 941-8082.

Thursday, May 29

Art

Strolling gallery talk, 10 a.m., explore "Robert Kennedy: The Last Campaign" and "Reflections of Superior" exhibits with Visual Arts/Education Director Gail Hosner, free; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337.

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, new students welcome, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St., TC; instructor Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

Gallery Talk in conjunction with "Bobby Kennedy: A Time It Was" exhibit, 10 a.m., informal gallery walk and discussion of Kennedy exhibit with curator Gail Hosner-DeMeyere; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell Petoskey; 347-4337.

Friday, May 30

Art

A Taste of New Orleans fundraiser for Parkside Arts Council, 6:3-7 p.m. intro to contra dancing with dancing until 10 p.m., music by Bo-Bassa, food from Pearl's, games, prizes, $25 per person; reservations advised; Banks Township Hall, Ellsworth; 350-1513 or send check payable to Parkside Arts Center, P.O. Box 163, Bellaire, MI 49615.

Saturday, May 31

Dance

Argentine Tango Milonga, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 per person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

GT Heritage Center "History in Motion" tour, 8 a.m. departure, 8 p.m. return, $135 person includes bus transportation, lunch, boat tour of Soo Locks, Museum Ship Valley Camp, Tower of History, and River of History Museum admissions, plus escort; departure from GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313 or gthc@charterinternet.com.

City Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market offering locally grown agricultural products and artisan wares by area artists; Railway Station, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; www.webrewstarbucks.com.

Birding with Eyes & Ears hike, 8 a.m., naturalist-led walk, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

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

Rustic furniture workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with master furniture maker Bim Willow, choose a project to complete, cost based on project selected, all materials provided in cost; Cadillac Library, 411 S. Lake, Cadillac; for details or to register, call 779-0559.

Flower sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., by Grass River Natural Area, at Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 31 South, Elk Rapids; for details, call 533-9343.

Music

Traverse Symphony Orchestra season finale "Votapek plays Rachmaninoff," 8 p.m., $19/$29/$36; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen; 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

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