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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.
Etc.
Willow Hill Elementary School Mom-to-Mom Sale, noon-6 p.m., $1 admission for adults, children free, snack bar items for sale, gently used kids/baby clothing, toys and accessories; at the school, 1250 Hill St., TC.
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.
Great Lakes Children's Museum Funday Sunday, 1:05 and 1:50 p.m. "Cards and Collage" activities with local artist Amy Roth, for children of all ages, children 4/younger will need adult help, materials provided, project included in museum admission, $6 ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.
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
Art
"Michigan Governor's Traveling Show" art exhibit opens, on view through March 21, featuring artwork created by Michigan high school art students; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; for gallery hours visit www.artcentertraversecity.com.
Etc.
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.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse auditions for "Leading Ladies," 7 p.m., five male roles and three female roles, auditioners will read from the script and do not need to prepare material; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210.
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.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse auditions for "Leading Ladies," 7 p.m., five male roles and three female roles, auditioners will read from the script and do not need to prepare material; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210.
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.
Horizon Books, 7 p.m. Classics Book Club discussion of "House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton; 7-9 p.m. meeting of Michigan Writers Poetry Group #2, contact Ann Bardens-McClellan, annietom@centurytel.net; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Empire Museum Winter Series, 7:30 p.m., featuring The Roen Story, "Empire's Unsolved Mystery," slide presentation, free popcorn and drinks, donations appreciated, sponsored by Empire Area Museum; Empire Township Hall, Empire; 326-5519.
Music
Wittenberg Choir concert, 7:30 p.m., free-will offering; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 947-9880.
Thursday, March 12
Art
"Talk About Art" series, 7:30 p.m., program by metal sculptor Bob Purvis, free, public welcome; Glen Arbor Art Association, 6000 Pine St., across from Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or info@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.
The Robert Emmet Society and Blissfest host a St. Patrick's Day Hoolie, 5:30 p.m., fundraiser for Joseph W. McCarthy scholarship to send a North Central Michigan College student to Ireland for a semester of study, Irish music by the John Richey Band, sing-along by Dr. Goodhart and friends, comedy by Dean Tahtinen, Irish food, Guinness on tap, door prizes and more; $10 general admission, $5 members, "friends" of Robert Emmet Society and seniors, at the door, NCMC students free with ID; City Park Grill, Petoskey; 348-7047, www.blissfest.org or www.emmetsociety.org.
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
Dance
Deep Winter Reggae Dance Party, doors open 9 p.m., music by The FunDubMentals, tickets range from $5-$7 on sliding scale, 100 percent Bay Bucks accepted; Radius Recording, 2074 S. Airport Road, Logan's Landing, TC.
Etc.
Benefit indoor garage sale, 4-7 p.m., items not priced so "pay what you will," to benefit the Lori Jacobson family; Central High School cafeteria, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC; 933-7832 or 933-3540.
Twin Bays Skating Club presents "Bedtime Stories" Ice Show, 7 p.m., $15; Centre Ice Arena, 1600 Chartwell Dr., TC; for tickets or details, call 631-3079 or e-mail iceshowtickets@gmail.com.
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.
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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.
Benefit indoor garage sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., items not priced so "pay what you will," to benefit the Lori Jacobson family; Central High School cafeteria, 1150 Milliken Dr., TC; 933-7832 or 933-3540.
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.
Ancient Order of Hibernians' St. Patrick's Day Parade, pre-parade ceremony noon, 1:30 p.m. parade, post-parade entertainment with the Wild Sullys and Song of the Lakes; parade starts at Hall Street, downtown TC; entertainment under the tent at Kilkenny's Irish Public House, downtown TC; www.tcaoh.com.
Twin Bays Skating Club presents "Bedtime Stories" Ice Show, 1:30 and 7 p.m., $15; Centre Ice Arena, 1600 Chartwell Dr., TC; for tickets or details, call 631-3079 or e-mail iceshowtickets@gmail.com.
Women's History Project presents "Remember the Ladies," 1:30-3:30 p.m., First Lady impersonations by NMC theater students, film on the First Ladies and discussion led by NMC history professor Mindy Morton, donations accepted, free refreshments; Fine Arts Building auditorium, NMC main campus, TC; 995-1065.
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.
Cabbage Shed presents Bill Staines in concert, 8 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at the door; Cabbage Shed, 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta.
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.
Funday Sunday, 1:05 and 1:50 p.m., "Recycled Space Aliens" with local artist Marcia Borell, for children of all ages, children 4/younger will need adult help, included in admission, $6 ages 2/older; Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 932-4526 or www.greatlakeskids.org.
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.
Corned beef dinner, 5-8 p.m., $8 adults, free for children, sponsored by TC Lodge 222 Free and Accepted Masons; Masonic Temple, 13360 West Bay Shore Dr., TC.
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.
St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl, starts at noon at Minerva's, 300 E. State St., ends at 9 p.m. at Firefly, 310 Cass St., TC; www.tcaoh.com.
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
Traverse City Christian Schools' High School Theater presents "Our Miss Brooks," 7 p.m., $6 adults, $4 students, teachers and senior citizens, $20 families; TC Christian School, 753 Emerson, TC; 929-1747.
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.
Music
Celtic band Lunasa in concert, 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students, part of CMU Public Radio's "Our Front Porch" series, co-sponsored by the Blissfest Music Organization; Harbor Springs High School, Harbor Springs; for tickets or details, 348-7047 or www.wcmu.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 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
Traverse City Christian Schools' High School Theater presents "Our Miss Brooks," 2 and 7 p.m., $6 adults, $4 students, teachers and senior citizens, $20 families; TC Christian School, 753 Emerson, TC; 929-1747.
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
Dance
Northwestern Michigan College Dance Department presents "And the Beat Goes...," 7 p.m., $8 adults, $6 children and seniors; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 995-1553, for details, call 995-3341.
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
Art
Presentation on 2008 Houston International Quilt Show, 10 a.m., Roberta Amstadt will show photos and discuss applique, piecing and beaded art quilts, sponsored by Torch Area Artisans Guild and Helena Township Library; at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.
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.
Theater
Traverse City Children's Theatre presents "Shakespeare Slam," 7 p.m., featuring scenes, monologues, music and dance from Shakespearean plays and movies by area students from 12-16 years old, $6 at the door; Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-2210.
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.
Music
Singer/songwriter Lynn Miles, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at the gallery, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe, Patisserie Amie or by calling 929-3254.
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 Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., pancake breakfast all day, music, sleigh rides to the sugar bush, syrup tasting, pancake flipping contests and more, tickets at the door $10 adults, $5 children, $28 families, free for ages 3/younger, all food and activities included; Wagbo Peace Center, 5745 N. M-66, East Jordan; 536-0333 or http://wagbopeacecenter.blogspot.com.
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.
Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament, 5:30 p.m. registration, play starts 7 p.m., $55 buy-in (2500 chips), $20 add-on (2000 chips each), $25 rebuys (first hour only/1500 chips), proceeds benefit With A Little Help From My Friends; Blue Pelican Room, Torch Lake Drive, Central Lake; 676-3788.
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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