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Friday, Feb. 27

Dance

Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, beginning and experienced dancers welcome, dance instructor Mykl Werth and others on hand to help, no partner needed, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.

Etc.

All-School Book Fair, through Feb. 28, 30 percent of all proceeds from sales of children's, young adult and classic books donated to the school of the customer's choosing; Brilliant Books, 305 N. St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-7323.

Tasters Guild Auction, 7 p.m., international cuisine, wine tasting, live and silent auctions, live music, $45, reserved tables for 10 $500, to benefit the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, Hagerty Center, NMC Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; tickets available at Folgarelli's Market and at the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, limited number of tickets may be available at the door for $50; for details, 995-1376.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 8-10 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

Interlochen

IAA Winter Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Shout Sister Shout, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; purchase tickets at the gallery, Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie or at www.insideoutgallery.com; for details, 929-3254.

Little Frank and the Premiers, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $8 advance, $10 at the door, space limited; Lil Bo, 540 W. Front, TC; tickets available at Lil Bo; 946-6925.

Theater

Grand Trunk Theatre presents "The Sunshine Boys," 8 p.m., $10; The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; tickets available by phone, 632-3029, or one hour prior to curtain.

Saturday, Feb. 28

Art

"Media Mini Movies" class, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., seventh grade and older, create a 3-4 minute video for uploading to MySpace, YouTube or other hosting sites, $55; Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton St., Charlevoix; for details, www.circle-of-arts.org or 547-3554; send registration fee, name of class, your name, address, phone number and e-mail to Charlevoix Circle of Arts, P.O. Box 617, Charlevoix, MI 49720.

Etc.

All-School Book Fair, through Feb. 28, 30 percent of all proceeds from sales of children's, young adult and classic books donated to the school of the customer's choosing; Brilliant Books, 305 N. St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-7323.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Indoor Recreation Center, 9th and Main streets, along the waterfront, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

City Market at the Depot, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown agricultural products, creations by local artists and artisans; Railway Station, corner of East Eighth and Woodmere, TC; 946-5090.

Snowshoe building workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and March 1, free, registration required; Hartwick Pines State Park Visitor Center, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Northport Winter Carnival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., snowmobile poker run, chili contest, curling competitions, broomball, Race the Face snowshoe races, cardboard sled race, outhouse races; Braman Hill, Northport; jmorg32@hotmail.com or ruthsteelewalker@gmail.com.

RecycleSmart program, 1-2 p.m., all ages, discussion of curbside recycling, household hazardous waste, the RecycleSmart program's "Take It Back" program and more, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers" special event, 2 p.m., dancers performing "Little Old Ladies Dance" from the show, weather permitting; starting at Diversions and ending at the State Theatre, East Front Street, TC; 947-2210.

Author presentation, 2-4 p.m., by Patricia K. Batta, author of the first book in the Cozy Mysteries' series "What Did You Do Before Dying," public welcome; Hope Village, 4354 Mt. Hope Road, Acme; 938-4673.

Cross Country Ski by Lantern Light, 6-9 p.m., free, motor vehicle permit required for park entry; Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989)348-2537.

Interlochen

IAA Winter Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Traverse Symphony Orchestra "Drums and Beyond" free children's concert, 10 a.m. musical instrument petting zoo and interactive education, 10:30 a.m. concert by Musica Batteria, for children ages 4-9 and their families; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; 947-7120 or www.tso-online.org.

Yankiana II concert, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, featuring Miriam Pico 7:30-9 p.m., The Alderman Ensemble 9:15-10:30 p.m., Mue Sephei 10:45 p.m.-midnight, also special female guests and poetry, $7-$10 per person includes refreshments and snacks, Bay Bucks accepted; Radius Recording, Logan's Landing, South Airport Road, TC.

Little Frank and the Premiers, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $8 advance, $10 at the door, space limited; Lil Bo, 540 W. Front, TC; tickets available at Lil Bo; 946-6925.

Theater

Grand Trunk Theatre presents "The Sunshine Boys," 8 p.m., $10; The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; tickets available by phone, 632-3029, or one hour prior to curtain.

Sunday, March 1

Interlochen

IAA Winter Dance Concert, 2 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Sunday Irish Session, 1-3 p.m., featuring Celtic and folk music, free, family-friendly, Walloon Village General Store, M-75 North, Walloon Lake; www.synergysong.com/session.

Great Lakes Children's Museum Funday Sunday, 1:05 and 1:50 p.m. musical instrument petting zoo with "Mr. Tinkertunes" Tom Kaufmann, children will be able to make a simple instrument to take home, included in museum admission of $6 for ages 2/older, children 4/younger will need adult help to complete the project; 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; for details, call 932-4526 or visit www.greatlakeskids.org.

Northwestern Michigan College Grand Traverse Choral and Chamber Singers present an "All American" concert, 3 p.m., $8 adults, $6 students 12/younger and seniors 62/older; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553.

Monday, March 2

Etc.

Cinema Curiosa, 8:30 p.m. showing of the documentary "Garbage Warrior," the story of U.S. architect Michael Reynolds' fight to introduce radically sustainable housing, sponsored by the Traverse Area District Library; at the State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; 947-4800, www.statetheatretc.org or 932-8500.

Tuesday, March 3

Etc.

GT Conservation District's "Peepers" program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., ages 3-5, "Signs of Spring" theme, $3/child per session or $45/child for season, exploration of nature and seasonal nature themes with early childhood educators and naturalists, indoor/outdoor activities, dress for the weather; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

H.O.T. (Hands On Tuesdays), 6-8 p.m., bring knitting, cards, painting, musical instruments, etc., and relax with friends and neighbors, impromptu instruction freely given; The Mercato, outside Silvertree Deli, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Wednesday, March 4

Etc.

GT Conservation District "Water, Water Everywhere" program, 7 p.m., all ages, $5 per person suggested donation; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Big Screen Video History Lesson, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Empire Area Museum, free-will offering accepted; Empire Township Hall, Empire; 326-5519.

Thursday, March 5

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., $10/person, $15/couple per lesson; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society and Peninsula Community Library program, 7 p.m., on the Sept. 27, 1944, bombing mission over Kassel, Germany, by Linda Alice Dewey, president of the Kassel Mission Historical Society, public welcome; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, Old Mission; Donna Hornberger, 941-0746, dsh_44@yahoo.com; or the library, 223-7700 or pcl@tadl.tcnet.org.

Interlochen

Guest reading, 7:30 p.m. by Janet Kaufman, free; Writing House.

Music

The WLDR Level 3 Live Concert Series, 7-9 p.m., performance by singer/songwriter Paula Nelson, daughter of legendary artist Willie Nelson, no cover charge; Turtle Creek Casino, M-72, Williamsburg.

Theater

Grand Trunk Theatre presents "The Sunshine Boys," 8 p.m., $10; The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; tickets available by phone, 632-3029, or one hour prior to curtain.

Friday, March 6

Art

Artists' reception, 5-8 p.m., for Traverse Area Camera Club's Student Competition Show, on view through April 8; Cuppa Joe Warehouse, downtown Warehouse District, TC.

Opening reception, 7-11 p.m., new art by D.R. Foster, exhibit on view through April 8; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., Warehouse District, TC.

Dance

Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, beginning and experienced dancers welcome, dance instructor Mykl Werth and others on hand to help, no partner needed, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, TC; 995-1700.

Interlochen

For details or tickets, 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

"Once in a LIfetime" student production, 7:30 p.m., $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students; Harvey Theatre.

IAA Choir and Chamber Singers, 7:30 p.m., benefit for the Friends of the Interlochen Public Library, $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium.

Music

Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Band, 8 p.m., party Louisiana style, $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Grand Trunk Theatre presents "The Sunshine Boys," 8 p.m., $10; The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; tickets available by phone, 632-3029, or one hour prior to curtain.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Saturday, March 7

Art

"Introduction to Egg Tempera" class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., learn the art of egg tempera painting, $75 plus $10 material fee; Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton St., Charlevoix; for details, www.circle-of-arts.org or 547-3554; send registration fee, name of class, your name, address, phone number and e-mail to Charlevoix Circle of Arts, P.O. Box 617, Charlevoix, MI 49720.

Dance

Blissfest Country Dance, 6-7 p.m. old time open jam, all skill levels welcome, 7:30 p.m. dancing, squares, contra and circle dances taught, all ages welcome; $3 person, $5 couple, $7 family; Carnegie Building, 451 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 348-7047.

Etc.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Indoor Recreation Center, 9th and Main streets, along the waterfront, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

Tracking class, 10 a.m., search for clues of animals and learn to recognize their tracks; meet at Grass River Natural Area's parking lot, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314 or www.grassriver.org.

Dungeons and Dragons Quest continues, 10:30 a.m., new players welcome, ages 15/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

"I Like Fish" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., with Chef/educator Nancy Krcek Allen and Chef Lynne Brach, $125 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, TC; (800) 969-4009.

GT Conservation District "Fishy by Design" program, 1-2 p.m., all ages, investigate fish adaptations, learn fish species native to the Boardman River and create fish print poster or T-shirt (bring white T-shirt), $5 suggested donation per person; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Suds & Snow, 2-6:30 p.m., trail station open 2-5:30 p.m., microbrew samples, food, music by the Mike Moran Band and more; $20 advance, $30 March 6-7, includes commemorative pint glass, two food/beer tasting tickets, trail pass and music, $1 each additional tasting ticket, only 700 tickets sold, $5 from each ticket benefits Bethany Christian Services; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Road, TC; 9947-2770 or www.timberridgeresort.net.

Chili Cook Off and Pie Contest, plus "Hall of Flame" habanero chili eating contest, doors open 4 p.m., judging begins 5:30 p.m., all-you-can-eat chili $5 adults, free for children 5/younger, winners selected by votes from the public; pie contest winners selected by judges, pies to be auctioned; Manton High School, Manton; 920-6617 or 920-6689.

Great Lakes Children's Museum fund-raising gala "A Night at the Beach: Play Date," 6 p.m., $100 per person; live/silent auctions, more; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for details, tickets or to donate auction items, call the museum, 932-4526.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 8-10 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

A Night of Wine and Chocolate, 8 p.m., $35 includes locally made chocolates and chocolate desserts, Michigan wines, coffee, music by The Gopher-Broke band, and a commemorative wine glass, fundraiser for Gopherwood Concerts; Wexford County Historical Museum, Cadillac; for tickets or details, call 775-2813 or visit Toy Town, downtown Cadillac.

Interlochen

For details or tickets, 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Alumni Art Exhibition, 6 p.m., free, Gallery.

"Once in a Lifetime" student production, 7:30 p.m., $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students; Harvey Theatre.

IAA Band, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Grand Trunk Theatre presents "The Sunshine Boys," 8 p.m., $10; The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; tickets available by phone, 632-3029, or one hour prior to curtain.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Sunday, March 8

Art

Empty Bowls Project free bowl-making workshop, noon-4 p.m., create hand-made ceramic bowls to be used for April 19 Empty Bowls Project fund-raising event; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; 941-9488 or www.artcentertraversecity.com.

Etc.

Middle "Cool" March Movie Madness, 1-3:30 p.m. showing of "The Pink Panther," free, refreshments, games and prizes, for sixth-eighth graders, first in a Pink Panther Film Festival series; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.

Hartwick Pines winter lecture, 2 p.m., "The Salling, Hanson and Company and Logging at Hartwick Pines," free, state park motor vehicle permit required; Michigan Forest Visitor Center auditorium, Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Interlochen

"Once in a Lifetime" student production, 2 p.m., $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students; Harvey Theatre; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Grand Trunk Theatre presents "The Sunshine Boys," 3 p.m., $10; The Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; tickets available by phone, 632-3029, or one hour prior to curtain.

Monday, March 9

Independent Film Series presents "All Along," showing today through March 14, $5 admission; Horizon 10 Theater, 3586 Market Place Circle, TC; for details, visit http://independentfilmseries.com.

Tuesday, March 10

Art

Trillium Confetti Quilt class, 1-4 p.m., make a 4-inch by 6-inch "trillium" confetti landscape art quilt by fusing fabric chips and using free-motion machine quilting, beginners welcome, $25/$35; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th, Frankfort; 352-4151 or clartcenter@sbcglobal.net.

Etc.

GT Conservation District's "Peepers" program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., ages 3-5, "Spring Changes in Trees" theme, $3/child per session or $45/child for season, exploration of nature and seasonal nature themes with early childhood educators and naturalists, indoor/outdoor activities, dress for the weather; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge, 6 p.m., "Planning a Modern Day St. Patrick's Day Feast" theme, complimentary samples throughout the demonstration, $15 per person will be applied as credit to each guest's dinner bill when they have a three-course dinner immediately following the demo; Aerie Restaurant, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for reservations, 534-6800.

H.O.T. (Hands On Tuesdays), 6-8 p.m., bring knitting, cards, painting, musical instruments, etc., and relax with friends and neighbors, impromptu instruction freely given; The Mercato, outside Silvertree Deli, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Wednesday, March 11

Etc.

GT Area Children's Garden planning meeting, 7 p.m., with program on good herbs for kids by representative from Misty Ridge Herb Farm, all volunteers welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 947-0422 or 947-1946.

Big Screen Video History Lesson, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Empire Area Museum, free-will offering accepted; Empire Township Hall, Empire; 326-5519.

Thursday, March 12

Art

"Talk About Art" series, 7:30 p.m., program by sculptor Bob Purvis, free, public welcome; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., across from Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or office@glenarborart.org.

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., $10/person, $15/couple per lesson; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

Swirl at Crooked Tree Arts Center, 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres, "Old World/New World: Finesse vs. Power" theme, $10 advance, $12.50 the day of event when available; Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337, www.crookedtree.org, or Esperance, 237-9300 or www.esperancewine.com.

GT Conservations District "Crafts from Nature," 6-7 p.m., all ages welcome, make rain stick/musical shaker, snow globe, feathered dragonfly or other crafts from natural items, materials provided, $5 suggested donation per person; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Interlochen

"Gilligan's Island: The Musical," 7:30 p.m., $30 adults, $27 seniors, $9 students; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $18 students/seniors, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Friday, March 13

Etc.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 9-11 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

Interlochen

IAA Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., $9 adults, $6 students/seniors; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Fund-raising concert, 7 p.m., featuring the Bay Area Big Band and jazz bands from TC Central and West high schools and East Middle School, $6, funds benefit the Bay Area Music Foundation for scholarships and music lessons; Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 W. Seventh St., TC; tickets available at www.treattickets.com (look for Bay Area Music Foundation), also at the door.

Street Drum Corps presents "BANG," 8 p.m., "Punk Rock Stomp" percussion group, $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Saturday, March 14

Art

"The Figure in Clay" class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., for intermediate to advanced clay artists, $95 plus materials, with raku artist Doug DeLind; Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton St., Charlevoix; for details, www.circle-of-arts.org or 547-3554; send registration fee, name of class, your name, address, phone number and e-mail to Charlevoix Circle of Arts, P.O. Box 617, Charlevoix, MI 49720.

Dance

Bayside Travellers Dance Society contra dance, 4:30-6:30 p.m. fiddle jamboree; 7-7:45 p.m. contra dance workshop, 8-11 p.m. contra and square dancing, music by the Rhythm Billies, all dances taught; $10 adults, $6 students with ID, $8 dance society members; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; www.dancetc.com or 313-2596.

Etc.

GT Conservation District Beginning Birder workshop, 9-11 a.m., all ages, interact one-on-one with experienced birders, learn what you need to get started birding, $5 suggested donation per person; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Indoor Recreation Center, 9th and Main streets, along the waterfront, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

Rock Your Future 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, to help high school girls prepare for their future, breakfast and lunch furnished; Mills Community House, 892 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 325-0581 or 882-0591.

"Taste of Summer" fundraiser for Munson Hospice, noon-9 p.m., gourmet sundae bar, $7.50 adults, $5 children, to benefit Munson Hospice House; Moomers Homemade Ice Cream, 7263 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 935-8485.

Gladhander St. Patrick's Day Party, 5-10:30 p.m., 6-7 p.m. Irish buffet, 7:30 p.m. music by Geezer, $30 includes food beverage, music, must be 21, sponsored by GT Area Catholic Schools; Knights of Columbus Hall, TC; for tickets, call Gladhander, 941-4523.

Music

Singer/songwriter Bill Staines, 1:30 p.m., free concert in honor of St. Patrick's Day; East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Road, TC; 922-2085.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Sunday, March 15

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by Judy Harrison & High Impact, $7 admission at the door, cash bar, all singles 21/older welcome; The Terminal (formerly Streeters), 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

Etc.

Middle "Cool" March Movie Madness, 1-3:30 p.m. showing of "The Pink Panther Strikes Again," free, refreshments, games and prizes, for sixth-eighth graders, second in a Pink Panther Film Festival series; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.

Lucky Leprechaun Ball to benefit the Father Fred Foundation, 5 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. music by Song of the Lakes and guest performers, smoke-free, admission $10 adults, free for ages 16/younger, children's menu with prices under $5, Irish Joke Contest, "Danny Boy" Singing Contest, Couch Potato Auction, House Concert Auction, dancing and more; Kilkenny's Irish Public House, 400 W. Front, TC; tickets at Nolan's Tobacco Shop, the Father Fred Foundation, Celtic Rose, Oryana Natural Foods Market and Horizon Books.

Music

Sunday Irish Session, 1-3 p.m., featuring Celtic and folk music, free, family-friendly, Walloon Village General Store, M-75 North, Walloon Lake; www.synergysong.com/session.

Traverse Symphony Orchestra's "Big Band Blast" Pops Concert, 3 p.m., Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, M-137, Interlochen; for tickets or details, call 947-7120 or visit www.tso-online.org.

Singer/songwriter Bill Staines, 4 p.m., smoke-free concert, $15 advance, $18 at the door; Sleder's Family Tavern, 917 Randolph St., TC; advance tickets at Sleder's, Oryana Natural Foods Market and EuroStop Cafe.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 3 p.m., $20 adults, $18 students/seniors, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Monday, March 16

Etc.

Independent Film Series presents "Bad for Business," showing today through March 21, $5 admission; Horizon 10 Theater, 3586 Market Place Circle, TC; for details, visit http://independentfilmseries.com.

Tuesday, March 17

Etc.

GT Conservation District's "Peepers" program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., ages 3-5, "Spring Return of Migratory Birds" theme, $3/child per session or $45/child for season, exploration of nature and seasonal nature themes with early childhood educators and naturalists, indoor/outdoor activities, dress for the weather; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

H.O.T. (Hands On Tuesdays), 6-8 p.m., bring knitting, cards, painting, musical instruments, etc., and relax with friends and neighbors, impromptu instruction freely given; The Mercato, outside Silvertree Deli, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Wednesday, March 18

Etc.

"Spain" World Cuisine plated dinner, 6 p.m., $30/person, reservations required, credit card necessary to guarantee reservations; Lobdell's, Northwestern Michigan College's teaching restaurant, Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; for details or reservations, 995-3120.

GT Conservation District "Introduction to Native Trees & Shrubs" workshop, 6-7 p.m. recommended for adults, $5 suggested donation per person, overview of native tree and shrub species, where they grow best, maximum size and requirements; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Thursday, March 19

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., $10/person, $15/couple per lesson; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

International Affairs Forum, 5:15 p.m. reception, 6 p.m., "Security and Immigration in A Post 9/11 United States," $10 in advance or at the door; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1700.

Michigan Notable Book Award-winning author presentation, 5:30 p.m. refreshments, 6 p.m. program by Steve Lehto, author of "Death's Door: The Truth Behind Michigan's Largest Mass Murder," sponsored by Kalkaska County Library; Gio's Trattoria Grille, 2325 U.S. 131, Kalkaska.

Pageturners book group, 7 p.m., discussion of Randy Pausch's "The Last Lecture," group will view the lecture prior to discussion, new members welcome; Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Road, TC; 223-7700.

Music

Ireland's Gerry O'Beirne, 7:30 p.m., $15 advance, $18 at the door; The Loading Dock, 205 Lake St., TC; advance tickets at the Loading Dock, Oryana Natural Foods Market and EuroStop Cafe or by calling 941-4422.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $18 students/seniors, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Friday, March 20

Dance

Community dance, 7-10 p.m., all ages, music by Jeff White and the Straight Forward Band, instruction and open dance, $1 per person, $5 per family; also soup supper 6-7 p.m., $3; Betsie Valley Elementary School, 17936 Cadillac Highway, Thompsonville.

Etc.

TADL BATL multi-game open play, 3-5:30 p.m., free, everyone welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

"Northern Europe" World Cuisine plated dinner, 6 p.m., $30/person, reservations required, credit card necessary to guarantee reservations; Lobdell's, Northwestern Michigan College's teaching restaurant, Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; for details or reservations, 995-3120.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Saturday, March 21

Etc.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Indoor Recreation Center, 9th and Main streets, along the waterfront, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

GT Conservation District "The Geese Return" hike and program, 10 a.m.-noon, all ages, based on Aldo Leopold essay "The Geese Return," learn about goose migration, conservation and the myth of the "lone goose," $5 suggested donation per person; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

A Day of Books and Chocolate, 11:30 a.m., chocolate-making demonstration, talk, and tasting, plus book signing by Barbara Disborough, author of "The Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region," $20 ticket includes Disborough's book, a bag of chocolate covered potato chips from Alpine Chocolate Haus, the program and chocolate tasting; Saturn Booksellers, 133 W. Main St., Gaylord; tickets available at the book store; (989) 732-8899 or www.saturnbooksellers.com.

"What We Do For Flavor" cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., with Chef/educator Nancy Krcek Allen and Chef Lynne Brach, $125 per person, reservations required; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, TC; (800) 969-4009.

TADL BATL Mario Kart Tournament, 1-4 p.m., ages 12/older, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 9-11 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

Music

Back Porch Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m., featuring the Peacemeal String Band, followed by open mic/session time, smoke- and alcohol-free, family friendly, suggested donation $5/person, $10/family at the door, refreshments available; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 544-2305.

Jazz vocalist Sophie Milman, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Sunday, March 22

Etc.

Middle "Cool" March Movie Madness, 1-3:30 p.m. showing of "The Return of The Pink Panther," free, refreshments, games and prizes, for sixth-eighth graders, third in a Pink Panther Film Festival series; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.

Theater

West Senior High School musical "The Secret Garden," 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; West Senior High auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call the WSH box office, 933-7509.

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 3 p.m., $20 adults, $18 students/seniors, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Monday, March 23

Etc.

Independent Film Series presents "Altered Courses," showing today through March 28, $5 admission; Horizon 10 Theater, 3586 Market Place Circle, TC; for details, visit http://independentfilmseries.com.

Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., "Wacky Warhol" theme, ages 3-5 with parents or grandparents, activities in the galleries, related story and art project, museum admission ($4/adults, $2/children, free/museum members) plus $1 art supply fee, reservations required; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1029 for details or to register.

Tuesday, March 24

Etc.

GT Conservation District's "Peepers" program for preschoolers, 10-11:30 a.m., ages 3-5, "Spring Wildflowers" theme, $3/child per session or $45/child for season, exploration of nature and seasonal nature themes with early childhood educators and naturalists, indoor/outdoor activities, dress for the weather; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

H.O.T. (Hands On Tuesdays), 6-8 p.m., bring knitting, cards, painting, musical instruments, etc., and relax with friends and neighbors, impromptu instruction freely given; The Mercato, outside Silvertree Deli, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Wednesday, March 25

Etc.

GT Conservation District "River Walk," 6-7 p.m., all ages welcome, hike along the Boardman River and discuss recreational opportunities the river has to offer, $5 suggested donation per person; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Thursday, March 26

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., $10/person, $15/couple per lesson; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; Ron Hensel, 620-1485.

Etc.

"Italy" World Cuisine plated dinner, 6 p.m., $30/person, reservations required, credit card necessary to guarantee reservations; Lobdell's, Northwestern Michigan College's teaching restaurant, Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; for details or reservations, 995-3120.

Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m. program by Michael Sheehan, author of "More Words to the Wise: A Lighthearted Look at the English Language," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

GT Conservation District "Cormorants of the Great Lakes" program, 7-9 p.m., recommended for adults, sponsored by GT Audubon Club; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $18 students/seniors, $12 children; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Friday, March 27

Etc.

Public viewing at Rogers Observatory, 9-11 p.m., 1753 Birmley Road, TC.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 3 p.m., $20; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Saturday, March 28

Etc.

Frankfort Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., local, organically grown fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, free-range meats, naturally cultured foods and local products; Indoor Recreation Center, 9th and Main streets, along the waterfront, downtown Frankfort; 882-5264.

Maple Syrup Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

GT Conservation District "Landscaping for Water Quality: Riparian Buffers and Rain Gardens," 1-3 p.m., recommended for adults, workshop explores trees, shrubs and plants to use in landscaping for water quality, $5 suggested donation per person; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for details, a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

Theater

Old Town Playhouse presents "The Producers," 8 p.m., $20; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com or call 947-2443.

Sunday, March 29

Etc.

Middle "Cool" March Movie Madness, 1-3:30 p.m. showing of "Revenge Of The Pink Panther," free, refreshments, games and prizes, for sixth-eighth graders, last in a Pink Panther Film Festival series; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503.

Music

Chateau Chantal's Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5:30 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, free admission, select Chateau Chantal wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, north of Mapleton; 223-4110 or wine@chateauchantal.com.

Monday, March 30

Etc.

Independent Film Series presents "One Lamb," showing today through April 4, $5 admission; Horizon 10 Theater, 3586 Market Place Circle, TC; for details, visit http://independentfilmseries.com.

Tuesday, March 31

Etc.

GT Conservation District's "Peepers" program for preschoolers, no program, spring break; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; for a full program description and schedule, visit www.natureiscalling.org or call 941-0960.

H.O.T. (Hands On Tuesdays), 6-8 p.m., bring knitting, cards, painting, musical instruments, etc., and relax with friends and neighbors, impromptu instruction freely given; The Mercato, outside Silvertree Deli, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC.

Interlochen

IAA Student Art Exhibition, 8:30 p.m., free; Gallery.

Music

Live! Music @ the Library, 7 p.m. concert by classical guitarist Paul Vondiziano, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

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