Traverse City Record-Eagle

Arts & Entertainment

December 4, 2008

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Local woman to be on game show

Tracy Bielaczyc, an insurance agent from Traverse City, will be a contestant in the "Millionaire" hot seat with host Meredith Vieira Monday and Tuesday. "Millionaire" airs on WPBN weekdays at 11:30 a.m.

'Nutcracker' through the weekend

Dance Arts Academy and Company Dance Traverse present "The Nutcracker" at Milliken Auditorium tonight at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Call 941-4234.

TC Warehouse District is hopping

The Downtown Traverse City Warehouse District holds its progressive Holiday Open House Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.

Book launch party is tonight

A book launch for "Beauty in Ruin -- The Asylum Nudes" will be held tonight from 7 to 11 p.m. at InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St.

NMC Children's Choirs to perform

The Advanced, Chamber and Concert Choirs of the Northwestern Michigan Children's Choir Program will present a concert of holiday music at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lars Hockstad Auditorium, 301 W. Seventh St. Tickets will be available at the door.

Celebrate Christmas in Kalkaska

Christmas in Kalkaska will be held in downtown Kalkaska today and Saturday, with a tree lighting, visits from Santa, community cookie contest and more.

Holiday market begins today

The Crystal Lake Art Center Holiday Market begins today with special hours until 6 p.m., then runs Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 21. Call 352-4151.

Local art in Leland

Local artisans will sell their wares at the Old Art Buildilng in Leland Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 256-2131.

Jingle Bell Jam is Saturday

The Manistee Eagles hold the sixth annual Jingle Bell Jam Saturday, 55 Division St., Manistee. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Orchestra, choir perform together

The Traverse City Central Orchestra and Traverse City West Concert Choir team up for a program of holiday favorites Thursday, 1 p.m., at the Congregational Church on Center Road in Traverse City. Tickets are $5. Call 264-9448.

Tour the inn at Christmastime

The Wellington Inn hosts the Inn at Christmastime tonight and Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Tours, refreshments and displays are included in the $15 ticket price to benefit the Grand Traverse Historical Society. Call 922-9900 or go to www.wellingtoninn.com.

Children's choir in concert

The Leelanau Children's Choir and Youth Ensemble performs a madrigal concert tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Northport Community Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door.

Orchestra, choir team up

The Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra and Leelanau Commmunity Choir present a concert of sacred Christmas music tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Benzie Central High School. For more information, go to www.benziesymphony.com.

Book sale in time for giving

The Interlochen Public Library is holding its Holiday Book Sale through Dec. 31.

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