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Friday, July 25
Art
Art Leelanau art exhibit and sale opening night benefit for the Old Art Building, 5-8 p.m., tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door, includes hors d'oeuvres, and one drink, cash bar available, music by the John Lindenau quartet; Old Art Building, Leland; tickets available at Painted Bird, Suttons Bay; Leland Mercantile and Old Art Building, Leland, or charge by phone or make reservations, 256-2131.
Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., "Birds: Prints and Paintings" exhibit by Morgan Fisher, on view today and July 26; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.
Michigan Legacy Art Park FUNdraiser, 5 p.m., cookout dinner, wine and beer tastings, silent/live auctions, family activities, guided tours of the park, event closes with 7 p.m. performance by Shout Sister Shout, $22 adults, $10 children, $55 families, reservations required; Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville; in case of rain event will be indoors at Crystal Mountain Resort; for details or tickets, visit www.michlegacyartpark.org.
Opening reception, 6 p.m., "New Work," a show of 22 oil and gouache paintings by Carol Spaulding, on view through July 31; Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-3179.
Opening reception, 6-8 p.m., exhibit of original paintings by Charles Murphy, on view through Aug. 10; Twisted Fish Gallery, corner of South Bayshore Drive and U.S. 31, Elk Rapids; 264-0123. or twistedfishart@aol.com.
Dance
Dance Social, 7-8 p.m. East Coast Swing lesson, 8-10 p.m. open dancing, $10 per person; Dance Center's new Studio A, 225 E. 14th St., TC; 947-6820.
Etc.
Arcadia Daze, 5-kilometer run, pancake breakfast, kids' games, pony rides, steak fry, chicken barbecue, beverage tent, brats and hot dogs, entertainment and evening dancing, auto muster and more; Arcadia; 889-5555 or 889-0265.
Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Parade of Ponds, noon-8 p.m., featuring 14 ponds in Benzie County, $6 adults, free for ages 12/younger, to benefit Almira Township Lakefront Park, sponsored by Waterscapes Unlimited; tickets at Waterscapes, Lake Ann Grocery, the Gathering Place, Labadie's Summer Place Casuals, Benzie Chamber of Commerce and Frankfort Chamber of Commerce; for details or to volunteer, call Waterscapes, 275-3625.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
The Village Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., fresh produce, plants, food products from local farmers and agripreneurs, also live music; Grand Traverse Commons, at the tent across from Left Foot Charley, Underground Cheesecake Company, Higher Grounds and Pleasonton Bakery, TC.
Shady Lane Cellars hosts "TGIF," 5-8 p.m., live music; 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay; 947-8865.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "All That Jazz" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Stephanie Mills, Jerry Dennis and John Knott, authors of "MIchigan: Our Land, Our Water, Our Heritage"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Book presentation and signing, 7 p.m., by Lori Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, authors of "From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries"; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223 or www.cottagebooks.com.
Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., free; Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Interlochen
Canadian Brass, 8 p.m., $24.50, $34.50, $39.50, $99.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., featuring Shout Sister Shout, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.
Summerfest of Music concert, 8 p.m. "Music to Cure What Ails Ya" by Mustard's Retreat, $15 advance, $18 at the door; Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort; advance tickets at Betsie Bay Inn, Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC; for details, call 352-8090.
Theater
Riverside Shakespeare presents "Romeo & Juliet," 7 p.m., free, bring own seating; Waterwheel Park, Suttons Bay.
Miracle Productions presents "Phantom," the American Musical Sensation, 7:30 p.m., reserved seats $20 adults, premium seats $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "All's Well That Ends Well," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.
Northport Community Arts Center presents "West Side Story," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Saturday, July 26
Art
Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.
Traverse Bay Outdoor Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine, 120 artists and craftspeople, plus food and music; Northwestern Michigan College campus, East Front Street, TC
"Birds: Prints and Paintings" exhibit, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., by Morgan Fisher; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.
Stone carving demonstration, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., "Conversation on Stone Sculpture" with Tom Bowker; By the Bight Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, north of Northport; 218-9976 or www.bythebight.com.
Dance
Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7-47 or www.blissfest.org.
Music in Mackinaw Concert Series, 7 p.m. showcase of dance techniques by Dance North; and 9 p.m. concert by the Genessee Valley Concert Band; free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Etc.
Arcadia Daze, 5-kilometer run, pancake breakfast, kids' games, pony rides, steak fry, chicken barbecue, beverage tent, brats and hot dogs, entertainment and evening dancing, auto muster and more; Arcadia; 889-5555 or 889-0265.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of the boat launch, downtown Frankfort.
City Farmer's & Artisan's Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, farm produce, garden goods, compost, baked goods, woodwork, textiles and fibers, bead and wirework, iron and steel artisans, photography and more; Train Station Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 883-2631 or www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Periwinkle Garden Club used book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., proceeds used for beautification of Frankfort's parks; Mineral Springs Park, under the picnic shelter, Frankfort; 352-7937.
Model Train Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., be engineer and run model replicas of the Ann Arbor Railroad, the Soo Line, B & O, Union Pacific and others, $10 adults, $5 students, $15 families, free for preschool children, hot dogs and pop available; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia.
"Snakes and Such" class, 10 a.m., meet reptilian friends up close, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.
Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. "Drummunity: Rhythmic Fun for Everyone," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing by Marla Kay Houghteling, author of "The Blue House"; and 4-6 p.m. by Sonja Richards, author of "My Maize and Blue Day"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
"A Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps," 7 p.m. original music, storytelling, and excerpts from "Big Shoulders" by author Bill Jamerson, free, state park motor vehicle permit required for park entry; CCC Museum, North Higgins Lake State Park; (989) 348-2537.
Stone Circle gathering, 9 p.m., family-friendly poetry, storytelling and music around a fire, $4 adults, $2 children; U.S. 31, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids, right on Stone Circle Drive; 264-9467, www.terry-wooten.com or stonecir@aol.com.
Music
Kentucky Headhunters, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737, (800) 922-2WIN or visit www.casinow2win.com.
Fiddlers Restrung, 7:30 p.m. high musicians from Saline, Mich., performing traditional American folk and bluegrass music, $12 adults, $8 students through high school; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; 627-5841 or www.theoperahouse.org.
Irish band Fonn Mor, 7:30 p.m., $10, tickets on sale at 5 p.m. the day of the show, no food or beverages sold on site, patrons welcome to bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.
Theater
Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre offers children's workshop, 10 a.m.-noon; Elberta Park, Elberta; for details, visit www.lakesideshakespeare.org, or call the Benzie County Visitors Bureau, 882-5801, or the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce, 352-7251.
Riverside Shakespeare presents "Romeo & Juliet," 6 p.m., free, bring own seating; Hannah Park, Sixth Street, TC.
Miracle Productions presents "Phantom," the American Musical Sensation, 7:30 p.m., reserved seats $20 adults, premium seats $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Northport Community Arts Center presents "West Side Story," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Sunday, July 27
Art
Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, noon-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.
Etc.
Arcadia Daze, 5-kilometer run, pancake breakfast, afternoon parade, Salt City Dixie Jazz Band performance, kids' games, pony rides, steak fry, chicken barbecue, beverage tent, brats and hot dogs, entertainment and evening dancing, auto muster and more; Arcadia; 889-5555 or 889-0265.
Model Train Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students, $15 families, free for preschoolers; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;
Interlochen
World Youth Symphony Orchestra "Land of Hope and Glory with guest conductor Andrew Litton, 8 p.m., $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Otsu Japan Children's Choir benefit concert, 7 p.m., free-will offering collected to benefit Love INC of Manistee County's ministries; First Congregational Church, 412 Fourth St., Manistee.
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Jill Jack and Billy Brandt, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Manitou Music Festival presents folk group Mustard's Retreat, 8 p.m., advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; The Leelanau School, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.
Theater
Northport Community Arts Center presents "West Side Story," 3 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Riverside Shakespeare presents "Romeo & Juliet," 6 p.m., free, bring own seating; Hannah Park, Sixth Street, TC.
Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "The Taming of the Shrew," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.
Monday, July 28
Art
Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Tuesday, July 29
Art
Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.
"Get Animated" workshop and drop-in animation session, 1-4:30 p.m., workshop theme "What is Your Favorite Thing About Traverse City," for ages 8/older, $25, registration required; free drop-in flip-book/flip-face session, all ages; 122 S. Union TC; sponsored by The Art Place of Suttons Bay; for details or to register, call 271-0104.
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Tuesdays @ the Township "Kitchen Wizardry" program, 9-11:30 a.m. ages 5-9, noon-2:30 p.m. ages 10/older, each class limited to 18 students, learn to make "coffin sandwiches" and "wormy cupcakes" plus kitchen experiments like putty and slime, $2 class fee per child, registration required; Long Lake Fire Hall Classroom, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.
"Games: Gaming Unplugged" with Robert Vanover, 1 p.m., board, card and yard games, designed to appeal to 7-11 year olds and adults open to new experiences, reservations requested so adequate supplies are available; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
"Stories and Fragments in Verse" Poetry Night, 7:30 p.m., public welcome, free admission, sponsored by Friends of the Leelanau Township Public Library; at the library, 119 E. Nagonaba, Northport.
Manitou Music Festival presents Arts Collage I: Image & Sound, 8 p.m., Andrea Miao's new film "Sleeper Lake Fire," performance art by local artist Jamey Barnard, music by Gen Obata, advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; Studio Stage, Lake Street, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.
Music
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, enjoy live music or bring an instrument and play, all ages and levels welcome, picnics and beverages welcome; Wildflowers, Glen Arbor; 334-3232.
Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase concert, 7 p.m., featuring the CeCe Collins Motown Project from Detroit, free; First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee; rain site Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach; 398-0704 or 723-2349.
Bobby Yang and his Unrivaled Players, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; advance tickets at InsideOut Gallery, Cuppa Joe's, Borders Books, Patisserie Amie, Oryana Natural Foods Market or 929-3254.
Theater
Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "All's Well That Ends Well," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.
Wednesday, July 30
Art
Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Open Spinning Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and continuing on Wednesdays, hosted by experienced spinners Susan Curtis and Sharon Vreeland, anyone interested in spinning wool into yarn welcome, knitters encouraged to bring current projects; Thistledown Shoppe, 419 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-9276.
Showing of local film "Blind Pursuit," 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., suggested donation $5; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; 631-2172 or www.blindpursuit.com.
Manitou Music Festival presents Art Collage II: Statement, Form & Movement, 8 p.m., contemporary dance and video pieces by Peter Sparling and Janet Lilly, poetry reading by Holly Wren Spaulding, music by Frank Pahl and the "Little Bang Theory" ensemble, advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; Studio Stage, Lake Street, Glen Arbor, rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.
Music
Jazz @ the Library, 7 p.m., series of live concerts with an educational component focusing on the jazz masters, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.
Theater
Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "The Taming of the Shrew," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.
Thursday, July 31
Art
Sticks Furniture and Object Art Trunk Show, 2:30-5 p.m., featuring the debut of Sticks' special edition pink ribbon Hallelujah Lady sculptures to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation; Ruth Conklin Gallery, M-109, Glen Arbor; 334-3880.
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.
Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediate, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
"Nature Scavenger Hunt" discovery nature hike for kids, 9 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., learn about beneficial bugs with Sleeping Bear Dunes park rangers, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.
Book signing, 6 p.m., by Ann Patchett, author of "Run"; Saturn Booksellers, 133 W. Main St., Gaylord; (989) 732-8899 or www.saturnbooksellers.com.
Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m. "Blast from the Past" theme, music by the Sunshine String Band, wear blue suede shoes and get ready to twist and shout; downtown Alden.
Interlochen
High School Musical Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls," 7 p.m., $20 adults, $16 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Claudia Schmidt, 1:15-2 p.m., free, in cooperation with the TC Film Festival; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147, www.horizonbooks.com.
Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring country music by Dreamer Highway, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, South Elmwood, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the main Pavilions building.
Theater
Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "All's Well That Ends Well," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.
Theatre North and Northport Community Arts Center present "West Side Story," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Friday, Aug. 1
Art
"Gone With The Windshield" cartooning program, 10 a.m., by artist Jeff Nicholas, suitable for all ages, free, public welcome; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile road, TC; 922-2085.
Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., exhibit by Jean Larson and Pier Wright; Wright Gallery, 210 Mill St., Northport; 386-5594 or www.wrightartgallery.com.
Sticks Furniture and Object Art Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring the debut of Sticks' special edition pink ribbon Hallelujah Lady sculptures to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation; Ruth Conklin Gallery, M-109, Glen Arbor; 334-3880.
Art on the Bluffs, 5-9 p.m., Tuscan-style dinner under tents, silent and live auctions with original art inspired by Art on the Bluffs, $100 per person, proceeds go toward purchase of new mammography equipment for West Shore Medical Center; at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club; for details or reservations, call 398-1508.
Etc.
Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Book signing, 11 a.m., by Dana Lehman, author of "Adventures at Walnut Grove: A Lesson About Teasing" and "I DOUBLE Dare You"; Leelanau Books, 109 N. Main, Leland.
Cottage Book Shops, 1 p.m. book presentation/signing of "The Waters of Michigan" with David Lubbers, Dave Dempsey and William G. Milliken; and 7 p.m., book presentation and signing by Jack Beam, author of "God Awful Truth About Heaven"; 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223 or www.cottagebooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Book signing, 4 p.m., by Ann Patchett, author of "Run"; McLean & Eakin, 307 E. Lake St., Petoskey; 347-1180 or www.mcleanandeakin.com.
Children's activities, 5-7 p.m., songs, storytelling, crafts and more with Alex Karpicke and Samantha Robbins; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Street Sale" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
"From Twilight 'til Dawn: A Night With A Bite" release party for Stephenie Meyer's fourth book in the "Twilight" vampire-inspired book series, 9:30 p.m.-midnight when "Breaking Dawn" goes on sale, costume contests, trivia contests, debates on themes from the book series; Borders Books, 2612 Crossing Circle, TC.
Interlochen
High School Musical Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls," 7 p.m., $20 adults, $16 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., featuring bluegrass group Detour, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.
Theater
Theatre North and Northport Community Arts Center present "West Side Story," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Art
Crooked Tree Art Center's "Paint-Out," 8 a.m. sign in to have canvases or paper stamped to verify that the material was blank, Crooked Tree Art Center, Petoskey, or Pier Restaurant, Harbor Springs; art may be created anywhere in the region, but must be returned framed and ready to hang between 4-6 p.m.; 6 p.m. wine and cheese reception, Crooked Tree Art Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org; all work for sale and on display until Aug. 30.
Sticks Furniture and Object Art Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring the debut of Sticks' special edition pink ribbon Hallelujah Lady sculptures to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation; Ruth Conklin Gallery, M-109, Glen Arbor; 334-3880.
Unveiling party, 6 p.m., new works by Thomas Bowker, refreshments served; By the Bight Art Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, two miles north of Northport; 218-9976 or www.bythebight.com.
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Harrietta Blueberry Festival, 8 a.m.9 p.m., breakfast, ice cream social, barbecue, rummage sale, quilt show, 11 a.m. parade, children's games, Farmyard Bingo, fire department water fight, pie eating contest, noon-9 p.m. Jamboree; most events in downtown Harrietta.
City Farmer's & Artisan's Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, farm produce, garden goods, compost, baked goods, woodwork, textiles and fibers, bead and wirework, iron and steel artisans, photography and more; Train Station Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 883-2631 or www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Torch Area Artisans Guild quilt show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Dorothy Walter, 331-6583.
Antique Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 admission good for today and Aug. 3, food vendors on site; Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey; www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com or 322-4422.
Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. "Gone with the Windshield" program by Jeff Nichols, illustrations, stories, poems and more; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.
Book signing, 11 a.m., by Dana Lehman, author of "Adventures at Walnut Grove: A Lesson About Teasing" and "I DOUBLE Dare You"; Michigan Peddler, 219 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Derek Green, author of "New World Order"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Super Happy Funtime "2008 Traverse City Film Festival Farce" burlesque show, 7 and 10 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; tickets at InsideOut.
Interlochen
High School Musical Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls," 7 p.m., $20 adults, $16 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet, afternoon performance, Dunegrass and Blues Festival, Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore Park, 11325 LaCore St., Empire; $48.50 single day admission; www.dunegrassfestival.com.
"Makin' Music" benefit for Darcy Library, 6 p.m., music by RFD Boys of Ann Arbor, food, beer and wine tasting, $50 per person; Crystal Lake Beach at the remodeled Mollineaux Inn; tickets at the Darcy Library; for details, call 882-4037.
World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Cee Cee Collins with RJ's Rhythm Rockers, free, donations encouraged, bring picnics and chairs, handicap accessible; Rotary Park Pavilion, on the lake, downtown Cadillac; rain site is Cadillac Junior High auditorium; 779-3067, 642-1388 or www.cadillacmichigan.com.
Robert Abate Band, 7-10 p.m. before the Harbor Days fireworks; on the beach, Elk Rapids.
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m., featuring the Flint Master Singers, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Theater
Theatre North and Northport Community Arts Center present "West Side Story," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Art
Artist reception, 1-3 p.m., paintings by Kathy Weber and Jean Lamphier and wood carvings by Richard Lamphier, music by cellists Emily and Sydney Allen of Louisville, Ky., exhibit on view through August; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Etc.
The Maples' Blueberry Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., pancakes and sausage breakfast, blueberry pie and ice cream, music by the Ufers 9 a.m.-1 p.m., children's games, arts and crafts booth, T-shirts, visors and cookbooks, fresh blueberries, pie sale; The Maples, Benzie County Medical Care Facility, 210 Maple St., Frankfort; parking at the Maples reserved for handicapped, general parking on Maple Street and after noon at Frankfort United Methodist Church, continuous shuttle service between the lot and festival.
Torch Area Artisans Guild quilt show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Dorothy Walter, 331-6583.
Antique Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 admission, food vendors on site; Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey; www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com or 322-4422.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115.
Ruffed Grouse Society Sporting Clays Shoot and Sportsmen's Banquet, 1 p.m. registration for shoot begins, 5 p.m. dinner, live/silent auctions, games, drawings, door prizes, $75 membership and dinner tickets, $35 spouse dinner ticket, $45 ages 15/younger, all tickets include 50 clay targets; Charlevoix Rod and Gun Club, 09890 U.S. 31 North, Charlevoix; for details or tickets, 348-0461, 838-1304 or rathbunm@comcast.net.
Interlochen
High School Musical Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls," 1:30 p.m., $20 adults, $16 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Peter Rowan and The Free Mexican Air Force, afternoon performance; Dunegrass and Blues Festival, Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore Park, 11325 LaCore St., Empire; $48.50 single day admission; www.dunegrassfestival.com.
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Don Julin and the Neptune Trio, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 orwww.blackcatconcerts.com.
Theater
Theatre North and Northport Community Arts Center present "West Side Story," 3 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Monday, Aug. 4
Etc.
Friends of the Helena Township Library book sale, noon-5 p.m., 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Historical lecture, 7-9 p.m., "Lewis & Clark Expedition for All Ages" with ventriloquist Dave Parker and Skippy, free, donations welcome; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; Dorothy Clore, 331-6587.
Cinema Curiosa, 7:30 p.m. showing of a Sex Pistols documentary "The Filth and the Fury," $8 admission; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; 947-4800, www.statetheatretc.org or 932-8500.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Etc.
Friends of the Helena Township Library book sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., demonstration of local, sustainable organic cooking, benefits Taste the Local Difference, complimentary samples, $15 fee per person applied as credit to guest's dinner bill if they have a three-course dinner afterward in Aerie; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for reservations, call 534-6800.
Music
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, enjoy live music or bring an instrument and play, all ages and levels welcome, picnics and beverages welcome; Wildflowers, Glen Arbor; 334-3232.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Friends of the Helena Township Library book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Music
Jazz @ the Library, 7 p.m., series of live concerts with an educational component focusing on the jazz masters, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.
Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediate, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
Friends of the Helena Township Library book sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 322-2811.
Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., "Duck Tape" creations with William Beacom, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m., "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme, music by Dan Gorno; downtown Alden.
"Sugaring for Moths" discovery nature hike for adults and families, 9:30 p.m., free, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Brown Bridge Quiet Area, west parking lot, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Music
World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring "Sweet" Willie Singleton with the West Michigan Jazz Masters, free, donations encouraged, bring picnics and chairs, handicap accessible; Rotary Park Pavilion, on the lake, downtown Cadillac; rain site is Cadillac Junior High auditorium; 779-3067, 642-1388 or www.cadillacmichigan.com.
Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring music of the Great Lakes by Encore Winds Society, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, South Elmwood, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the main Pavilions building.
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Winter Sessions, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Friday, Aug. 8
Etc.
Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Port Oneida Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Port Oneida Rural Historic District, M-22, four miles north of Glen Arbor; 326-5134.
Book signings, 1-3 p.m. by Lori Goff, author of "Heart Of It All" and "FreeFalling: Writing Without Limits"; and 6-8 p.m., by Jack Beam, author of "Godawful Truth About Heaven"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Outdoor Adventure" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
Music
Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., featuring traditional American music by Raisin Pickers, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.
Aaron Tippin live in concert, 8 p.m., $25 general admission, $35 reserved; Odawa Casinbo Resort, 1760 Lears Road, Petoskey; for ticket information, (800) 585-3737
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Art
Opening reception, noon-4 p.m., exhibit by master artists Tom Nelson and Tim Widener, on view through Aug. 23; River Street Gallery, 384 River St., Manistee; hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.; 398-4001.
Dance
Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7-47 or www.blissfest.org.
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
City Farmer's & Artisan's Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, farm produce, garden goods, compost, baked goods, woodwork, textiles and fibers, bead and wirework, iron and steel artisans, photography and more; Train Station Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 883-2631 or www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Model Train Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Port Oneida Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Port Oneida Rural Historic District, M-22, four miles north of Glen Arbor; 326-5134.
Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m., "Tuba Tales" presents "The Bugliest Bug," featuring giant insects and great stories, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.
Northport's "Indian Bones and Treasures of the Lost Bark" Dog Parade, 1 p.m., $5 per dog to be eligible for a prize, advance registration available; starting at the Mill Pond and concluding at Marina Pavilion, Northport; for details, call David Chrobak, 386-7314.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Sharon House, author of "They All Fall Down"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
GT Regional Land Conservancy Preservation Celebration, morning hiking, kayaking, mountain bike riding and farmland bus tour; plus 1:30-4 p.m. picnic lunch with local foods and beverages; Bowers Harbor Inn, Old Mission; to register or for details, visit www.gtrlc.org or call 929-7911.
Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., free; Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Music
The Association, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737, (800) 922-2WIN or visit www.casinow2win.com.
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m., featuring Edye Evans Hyde, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Sunday, Aug. 10
Etc.
Classic Sports Car Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., open to all classic foreign or domestic sports cars, show will feature the Porsche, sponsored by Twin Bay British Car Club; downtown Alden; Butch Faux, 590-6059.
Model Train Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;
Music
Folk singer Sally Rogers, 7 p.m., $10 adults; upper level, Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; tickets available at Benzie Chamber of Commerce or by sending check to Mills Community House, P.O. Box 421, Benzonia, MI 49616; for details, contact 882-0591 or millscommhouse@atten.net.
Monday, Aug. 11
Dance
Dancin' at the Dome, 5-10 p.m., with dance instruction and music by Latin dance band Rojo Loco, small cover charge, cash bar; Park Place Hotel dome, 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Theater
Auditions for Old Town Plahouse Studio Theatre production of "Rabbit Hole," 7-9 p.m., parts for three women and two men; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Music
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, enjoy live music or bring an instrument and play, all ages and levels welcome, picnics and beverages welcome; Wildflowers, Glen Arbor; 334-3232.
Jazz songstress Kathy Kosins, 8 p.m., $25 adults, $10 students; Crooked Tree Arts Center's Ross Stoakes Theater, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Theater
Auditions for Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre production of "Rabbit Hole," 7-9 p.m., parts for three women and two men; Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre, 148 E. Eighth, TC; 947-2210 or www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Edible Garden Tour, noon-4 p.m., $6 advance, $7 the day of the tour; starting at the Leland School garden, Leland; directions provided at the beginning of the tour, participants provide own transportation; advance tickets at Leelanau Children's Center, Leland School or MSUE Leelanau office; call 256-9888.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Music
Jazz @ the Library, 7 p.m., series of live concerts with an educational component focusing on the jazz masters, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.
Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 the day of the show; Betsie Bay inn, Frankfort; advance tickets at Betsie Bay Inn, Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC; or call 352-8090.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.
Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediate, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., sand castle building with Lucinda Weirenga, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Northport Area Historical Association's "Step Back In Time" benefit, 2-4 p.m., tea, finger foods, music, program by author John Mitchell, raffle, $35/person, proceeds to the Museum Home Campaign; Old Mill Pond, 202 W. Third, Northport; for reservations or details, call 386-5618.
Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m., "Green Today-Gone Tomorrow" theme, music by Happy Times Banjo; downtown Alden.
Music
Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring the Grand Traverse Highlanders Pipes & Drums, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, South Elmwood, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the main Pavilions building.
World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Mary Rademacher with the Mark Kahny Band, free, donations encouraged, bring picnics and chairs, handicap accessible; Rotary Park Pavilion, on the lake, downtown Cadillac; rain site is Cadillac Junior High auditorium; 779-3067, 642-1388 or www.cadillacmichigan.com.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Friday, Aug. 15
Art
Crystal Lake Art Center's "Preserve the Arts" auction and fundraiser, 6-8:30 p.m., $20 includes beverages, hors d'oeuvres, music by harpist Sylvia Norris, some tickets available at the door, silent auction of art, other items and services, 7:30 p.m. live auction of select items; historic Coast Guard Station, on Betsie Bay, Frankfort; 352-4151 or clartcenter@sbcglobal.net.
Etc.
Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "Art's Alive" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
Book signing and music/storytelling, 7-9 p.m., by Priscilla Cogan and Duncan Sings-Alone; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Art
Healing Garden Quilt Exhibit, 1-7 p.m., 27 quilts detailing unique plants used in fighting cancer, free admission, donations accepted, sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Group; Old Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.
Etc.
Northport Fly-in/Drive-in pancake breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, antique auto display, Coast Guard helicopter; $8 adults, $4 ages 5-12, free for ages 4/younger; Woolsey Airport, Northport; 386-5762.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
City Farmer's & Artisan's Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, farm produce, garden goods, compost, baked goods, woodwork, textiles and fibers, bead and wirework, iron and steel artisans, photography and more; Train Station Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 883-2631 or www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Model Train Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by David Lubbers and David Dempsey, authors of "The Waters of Michigan"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Benzonia Sesquicentennial Birthday Ball, 8-11 p.m., doors open 45 minutes prior to event, music by Mr. Z's band, special performances by Dick Haan and David Johnson, $18 before Aug. 11, $20 after Aug. 11 or at the door; Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia; tickets available at Benzie Chamber of Commerce or by sending check to Mills Community House, P.O. Box 421, Benzonia, MI 49616; for details, contact 882-0591 or millscommhouse@atten.net.
Music
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Orpheum Bell, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m., featuring the Women's Woodland Singers of Little Traverse Bay, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Theater
Miracle Productions presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m., $20 and $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Art
Healing Garden Quilt Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., 27 quilts detailing unique plants used in fighting cancer, free admission, donations accepted, sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Group; Old Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.
Etc.
Model Train Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;
Canadian Arctic travelogue, 4 p.m., Dutmers Theatre, Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1587.
Monday, Aug. 18
Art
Healing Garden Quilt Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., 27 quilts detailing unique plants used in fighting cancer, free admission, donations accepted, sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Group; Old Township Hall, 401 River St., Elk Rapids.
Etc.
Book signing, 5-7 p.m., by Julie Halpert, author of "Making Up with Mom: Why Mothers and Daughters Disagree about Careers, Kids and Casseroles (And What To Do About It)"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Music
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, enjoy live music or bring an instrument and play, all ages and levels welcome, picnics and beverages welcome; Wildflowers, Glen Arbor; 334-3232.
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Switchback, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
TADL BATL multi-game open play, 1-5 p.m., for all ages; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Music
Jazz @ the Library, 7 p.m., series of live concerts with an educational component focusing on the jazz masters, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.
Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediate, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., yoga for kids with Janette Berkshire, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Music
Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring the Cherry Capital Chorus and Sweet Adelines, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, South Elmwood, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the main Pavilions building.
World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Tom Hagen/Cherie Lynn Trio with Rick Reuther, donations encouraged, bring picnics and chairs, handicap accessible; Rotary Park Pavilion, on the lake, downtown Cadillac; rain site is Cadillac Junior High auditorium; 779-3067, 642-1388 or www.cadillacmichigan.com.
Theater
Dinner Theater, 6:30 p.m. meal, 8 p.m. show with musical highlights from "Forever Plaid" featuring The Overtones, $35; Blue Pelican Restaurant, Central Lake; 544-2583.
Friday, Aug. 22
Art
Submissions accepted for W.O.W. (Work On Whatever) juried fine art exhibition, noon-4 p.m., artists must be 18/older; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Etc.
Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
GTWoman Exp(o!), 11 a.m. kick-off luncheon with national speaker Kim Lavine, author of "Mommy Millionaire," $35 includes admission to the expo, which is open until 6 p.m.; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; www.grandtraversewoman.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Book signing, 5-7 p.m., by Joel Reeves, author of "Of Quilts & Kings"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "1950's Sock Hop" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.
Music
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Laura Bates and Brandon Foote with opening act Jetty Rae, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Sleder's Summer Celebration Weekend with performer Kacey Jones, 8 p.m., $10; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph, TC; tickets at Sleder's, Oryana Natural Foods Market or call 947-9213.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Art
Submissions accepted for W.O.W. (Work On Whatever) juried fine art exhibition, noon-4 p.m., artists must be 18/older; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Dance
Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7-47 or www.blissfest.org.
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
City Farmer's & Artisan's Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, farm produce, garden goods, compost, baked goods, woodwork, textiles and fibers, bead and wirework, iron and steel artisans, photography and more; Train Station Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 883-2631 or www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Model Train Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
GT Woman Exp(o!), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., vendors, speakers and workshops on topics ranging from career to beauty to recreation; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; www.grandtraversewoman.com.
Book signings, 1-3 p.m. by Mary Agria, author of "In Transit"; and 4-6 p.m. by Glenn Kurtz, author of "Practicing: A Musician's Return to Music"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Music
Sleder's Summer Celebration Weekend with performer Kacey Jones, 8 p.m., $10; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph, TC; tickets at Sleder's, Oryana Natural Foods Market or call 947-9213.
Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m., featuring Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies, free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Etc.
Model Train Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;
Monday, Aug. 25
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Etc.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Music
"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, enjoy live music or bring an instrument and play, all ages and levels welcome, picnics and beverages welcome; Wildflowers, Glen Arbor; 334-3232.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Music
Jazz @ the Library series concludes, 7 p.m. collaborative concert featuring of the masters discussed in the series, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.
Thursday, Aug. 28
Dance
Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.
Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediate, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.
Etc.
Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Book signing, 2-4 p.m., of their children's books by David Small and Sarah Stewart; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Music
Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Seth Bernard and Daisy May, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.
Friday, Aug. 29
Etc.
Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Shady Lane Cellars hosts "TGIF," 5-8 p.m., live music; 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay; 947-8865.
Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., free; Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Art
W.O.W. (Work on Whatever) Juried Fine Art Exhibition opening and awards ceremony, 4-6 p.m., exhibit on display through Nov. 22; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Etc.
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.
City Farmer's & Artisan's Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, farm produce, garden goods, compost, baked goods, woodwork, textiles and fibers, bead and wirework, iron and steel artisans, photography and more; Train Station Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 883-2631 or www.webrewstarbucks.com.
Model Train Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m. by Mary Ellen Geist, author of "Measure of Heart"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Music
Northport Sousa Band, 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Etc.
Model Train Exhibit, 1-4 p.m., includes wooden train and various gauge models, free admission; Depot Park Museum, 10670 Coy St., Alden; Paul Delange, 377-7333.
Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;
Music
Northport Sousa Band, 3 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.
