Nightlife Calendar: 02/03/2012

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February 3, 2012

Anonymous ---- The Record Eagle Fri Feb 03, 2012, 07:25 AM EST

Antrim County

Blue Pelican Inn and Side Door Saloon, 2535 N. Main St., Central Lake; 544-2583 or www.thebluepelican.com.

Shanty Creek Resort, in Ivan's-- Johnny Guest & the Automatics Feb. 3-4; The Banana Convention Feb. 10-11; 5820 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, 533-8621.

Short's Brewing Company, live entertainment with Poor ol' Jim 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4; John Natiw 7 p.m. Feb. 12; Pub hours 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; events, dates and times subject to change, call to check, 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.

Benzie County

Cabbage Shed, Open Mic Night 8 p.m. Thurs.; 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9843 or www.cabbageshed.com.

Crystal Palace Lounge, DJ and karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; four large-screen TVs for sports viewing; full menu, daily specials; 17170 Vondra Road at M-115, Thompsonville; 378-3104.

Geno's Sports Bar & Grill, DJ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; home of Lucille's St. Louis-style ribs 5 p.m. every Thurs.; open noon-midnight Mon.-Thurs. and Sun., and noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 14848 Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville; 378-2554.

Lumberjacks Bar and Grille, karaoke 9 p.m. Thurs.; music 9 p.m.-close Fri.-Sat.; 10919 Main St., Honor; 325-2262.

Mayfair Tavern, open 4 p.m. Mon. and Thurs.-Sat., 3-9 p.m. Sun., closed Tues.-Wed.; 515 Frankfort Ave., Elberta; 352-9136 or www.themayfairtavern.com.

charlevoix county

Back Porch Coffee House, 7 p.m. second Sat. of the month through May 2012, with Carl Manis and The Groove Feb. 11; performance followed by "circle jam session," family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, suggested donation $5 each or $10 families at the door to benefit the performers, light refreshments included; Charlevoix Senior Center, 06906 Norwood Road, Charlevoix; Pam Luce, 622-2944.

Boyne Mountain Resort, in Everett's — 7-10 p.m. with Michelle Chenard Feb. 3; Ron Getz Feb. 4; Nathan Bates Feb. 9; Hipps n Ricco Feb. 10; Ron Getz Feb. 11; Charlie Reager Feb. 14; Nelson Olstrom Feb. 16; Hipps n Ricco Feb. 17; Pete Kehoe Feb. 18; Ben Overbeek Feb. 19; Ron Getz Feb. 23; Dave Cisco Feb. 24; Michelle Chenard Feb. 25; Nathan Bates March 1; Pete Kehoe March 2; Ben Overbeek March 3; Michelle Chenard March 8; Ben Overbeek March 9; Charlie Reager March 10; Hipps n Ricco March 11; Ron Getz March 12; Nathan Bates March 13; Pete Kehoe March 14; Nelson Olstrom March 15; Hipps n Ricco March 16; Ron Getz March 17; Nelson Olstrom March 23; Charlie Reager March 24; Hipps n Ricco March 30; Pete Kehoe March 31; in the Snowflake Lounge — Feb. 3 Natural Born Suspects 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 4 Hipps n Ricco 4-7 p.m. and DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 8 Michelle Chenard 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 10 DJ Brevin 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 11 Ben Overbeek 4-7 p.m. and Mac Daddy Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 15 Dave Cisco 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 17 Natural Born Suspects 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 18 Dave Cisco 4-7 p.m. and Experience DJ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 19 Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 22 Nathan Bates 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 24 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 25 Hipps n Ricco 4-7 p.m. and DJ Brevin 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Feb. 29 Michelle Chenard 8-11 p.m.; March 1 Natural Born Suspects 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 3 Michelle Chenard 4-7 p.m. and Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 7 Nathan Bates 8-11 p.m.; March 9 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 10 Hipps n Ricco 4-7 p.m. and Mac Daddy Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 12 Experience DJ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 13 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 14; DJ Brevin 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 15 Charlie's Root Fusion 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 16 Mac Daddy Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 17 Ben Overbeek 7-9 p.m. and Natural Born Suspects 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 23 DJ Brevin 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 24 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; March 30 DJ J2XTRUBL 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; in Stein Eriksen's — 6-9 p.m. with Bob Bryan Feb. 3-4; Feb. 10-11; Feb. 14; Feb. 17-19; Feb. 24-25; March 2-3; March 9-15; Michelle Chenard 4-7 p.m. March 17 on Stein Ericksen's outdoor patio; in the Skier Services Center — March 17 Experience DJ 6-9 p.m. and Mac Daddy Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls; 549-6000 or www.boyneresorts.com.

Emmet County

Boyne Highlands Resort, in the Slopeside Lounge — Sean Bielby 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 3; Charlie's Root Fusion 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 4; Pete Kehoe and Michelle Chenard 8:30 p.m.-midnight Feb. 9; Union Guns 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 10; The Remedee 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 11; Charlie's Root Fusion 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 12; Pete Kehoe 8 p.m.-midnight Feb. 16; Jeff Fitzgerald 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 17; Natural Born Suspects 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 18; Michelle Chenard 8:30 p.m.-midnight Feb. 19; Pete Kehoe and Michelle Chenard 8;30 p.m.-midnight Feb. 23; Experience DJ 9 p.m. midnight Feb. 24; The Remedee 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 25; Pete Kehoe 8 p.m.-midnight March 1; Jeff Fitzgerald 9 p.m.-midnight March 2; Jelly Roll Blues Band 9 p.m.-midnight March 3; Pete Kehoe 8 p.m.-midnight March 8; Experience DJ 9 p.m.-midnight March 9; The Remedee 9 p.m.-midnight March 10; Michelle Chenard 8:30 p.m.-midnight March 11; Hipps n Ricco 8:30 p.m.-midnight March 12; Jeff Fitzgerald 8:30 p.m.-midnight March 14; Pete Kehoe and Michelle Chenard 8:30 p.m.-midnight March 15; Jeff Fitzgerald 9 p.m.-midnight March 16; The Remedee 9 p.m.-midnight March 17; in the Zoo Bar — 4:30-8 p.m. Pete Kehoe Feb. 3; Aaron Vaughan Band Feb. 4; Pete Kehoe Feb. 10; Union Guns Feb. 11; Pete Kehoe Feb. 17; Myk Rise Band Feb. 18; Pete Kehoe Feb. 24; Aaron Vaughan Band Feb. 25; Mac Daddy March 3; Aaron Vaughan Band March 10; Aaron Vaughan Band March 17; 6000 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs; 526-3000 or www.boyne.com

The Inn at Bay Harbor, in the South American Grille and Wine Bar — 7-10 p.m. Wed. with Sean Bielby and Adam Engleman through May 30; and 7-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. with Ron Getz Feb. 3; Pete Kehoe Feb. 4; Michelle Chenard Feb. 10; Ben Overbeek Feb. 11; Nathan Bates Feb. 17-18; Michelle Chenard Feb. 24; Pete Kehoe Feb. 25; Dave Cisco March 2; David Lawston March 3; Pete Kehoe March 9; Michelle Chenard March 10; Johnny Storm March 16; Nathan Bates March 17; Ben Overbeek March 23; Pete Kehoe March 24; Michelle Chenard March 30; Nathan Bates March 31; Ron Getz April 6; Ben Overbeek April 7; Pete Kehoe April 13; Michelle Chenard April 14; Ben Overbeek April 20; Nathan Bates April 21; Ron Getz April 27; Pete Kehoe April 28; Michelle Chenard May 4; Johnny Storm May 5; Ben Overbeek May 11; Pete Kehoe May 12; Ron Getz May 18; Nathan Bates May 19; David Lawston May 24; Pete Kehoe May 25; Michelle Chenard May 26; Ben Overbeek May 31; 3600 Village Harbor Dr., Petoskey; 439-4000 or www.innatbayharbor.com.

Grand Traverse County

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, John Pomeroy and Adam Denise sing and play guitar 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; GT Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme; (800) 748-0303.

Bayview Inn, karaoke Thurs.; 5074 U. S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1610.

Bud's of Interlochen, live music 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs. with singer/songwriter Jim Hawley; 3061 M-137, Interlochen; 276-9090 or www.budsville.com.

Cherry Stop's Uncorked Wine Bar, Trivia 7 p.m. Thurs.; live music 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.; Unwined Lounge now open overlooking West Bay and the Boardman River, daily drink specials; 211 E. Front St., TC; www.uncorkedtc.com or 929-3990.

Dillinger's Pub/Bootleggers, Trivia Live 7-9 p.m. Thurs.; open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Dillinger's, 121 S. Union, TC, 941-2276; Bootleggers, 119 S. Union, TC, 922-7742.

Ground Zero @ Streeters, Thurs. College Night with DJ Dominate; Fusion Saturday 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat. with a blend of Michigan's hottest DJs; plus Feb. 11 Valentine Metal Massacre with Testament, Death Angel and Commonfaced, $15; Feb. 17 country artist Ballard, $6; Feb. 18 Caged Aggression 31; Feb. 25 Rehab "The Gullible's Travels 2012 Tour," $12; March 3 digital rock band Orgy, $17; March 30 Pop Evil, $12; March 31 David Allen Coe, $22; 1669 S. Garfield Ave., TC; www.groundzeroonline.com or 932-1300.

Hayloft Inn, open mic night 7:30 p.m. Thurs. for musicians, poets, comics, hosted by Bill Dungjen; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live country and western entertainment; M-72, TC; 941-0832.

Hide Away Bar & Grill, hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-midnight Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun.; with DJ music by Hot Traxx 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri., and karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat.; 211 E. Main St., Kingsley; 263-4059.

Hofbrau, 4 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 2784 M-137, Interlochen; 276-6979.

Holiday Inn West Bay Shimmers Nightclub, DJ and live entertainment Thurs.-Sat., times vary; 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700 or www.tcwestbay.com.

Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. with Lake Joe & Friends Feb. 3; Motus Mixtus Feb. 4; Felix Frankferter Feb. 10; Robert Abate & the Bigtimers Feb. 11; Songwriters in the Round Feb. 17; Sisters with Class Feb. 18; Harding & Law Feb. 24; Kat Eldred Feb. 25; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Jacob's Well, Movie Night 9 p.m. Feb. 10 free showing of "The Invisible Children" (one of a series of five); hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Sun.; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.

Kilkenny's Irish Public House, Mon. 8-10 p.m. Team Trivia Night; Tues. Levi Britton; Wed. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Open Mic Night; Thurs. Ladies' Night with live music by Tuesday Radio 8 p.m.-midnight; live music 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat. with Paper Plane Pilots Feb. 3-4; Soul Patch Feb. 9; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost Feb. 10-11; 12 Year Reunion Feb. 17-18; Lucas Paul Feb. 24-25; Lester Bangs March 2-3; Blue Effect March 9-10; Alter Ego March 16-17; Lucas Paul March 23-24; Paper Plane Pilots March 30-31; 12 Year Reunion April 6-7; Sweet J Band April 13-14; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost April 20-21; Egon April 27-28; Lester Bangs May 4-5; Lucas Paul May 11-12; Paper Plane Pilots May 18-19; 12 Year Reunion May 25-26; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost June 1-2; Alter Ego June 8-9; Lester Bangs Jun 15-16; Sweet J Band June 22-23; Paper Plane Pilotes June 29-30; Wild Sullys July 6-7; Lucas Paul July 13-14; 12 Year Reunion July 20-21; Paper Plane Pilots July 27-28; Alter Ego Aug. 3-4; Sweet J Band Aug. 10-11; Soul Patch Aug. 17-18; 12 Year Reunion Aug. 24-25; Paper Plane Pilots Aug. 31-Sept. 1; Egon Sept. 7-8; Lucas Paul Sept. 14-15; Soul Patch Sept. 21-22; Sweet J Band Sept. 28-29; Alter Ego Oct. 5-6; 12 Year Reunion Oct. 12-13; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost Oct. 19-20; Paper Plane Pilots Oct. 26-27; Lucas Paul Nov. 2-3; Lester Bangs Nov. 9-10; Sweet J Band Nov. 16-17; Egon Nov. 23-24; 12 Year Reunion Nov. 30-Dec. 1; Alter Ego Dec. 7-8; Lucas Paul Dec. 14-15; Paper Plane Pilots Dec. 21-22; Brett Mitchell and the Giant Ghost Dec. 28-29; basement level of North Peak Brewing Company, 400 W. Front, TC; www.kilkennyspub.com.

Lil Bo, Tues.7-9 p.m. TC Celtic; Jazz North 8-11 p.m. Feb. 3; The Fresh Fossils 8-11 p.m. Feb. 4; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925 or www.lilbo.com.

The Loading Dock, North Shore Feb. 3; Bob Marley Birthday Bash with the FunDubMentals and DJ Ras Marco D 10 p.m. Feb. 4, $5 cover, 21/older; Dragon Wagon Feb. 10; Ultimate Beer Fest After Party with Rootstand, Dragon Wagon and friends Feb.11; the Max Allen Band Feb. 17; Back 40 Feb. 18; TBA Feb. 24; Rick Chyme Feb. 25; Sun. 9 p.m.-close "Unplugged" with Chris Sterr and friends; Mon. 7-9 p.m. Celtic music and dance with TC Celtic, followed by 9 p.m.-close Ladies' Night; Tues. "Bartender's Choice"; Wed. "Hard Wired" mash-up dance music; Thurs. Pint Night; open 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.

Mt. Holiday, lounge opens 5 p.m. Wed.-Fri. for dinner; 3100 Holiday Road, TC; www.mt-holiday.com.

Northern Lites, 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Thurs.-Sat., open at noon Sun.; 273 U.S. 31 S., two miles south of GT Mall, TC; 943-8555.

Park Place Hotel in the Beacon Lounge, Tom Kaufmann on piano Thurs.-Sat.; 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.

ParkShore Resort, live DJ 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 1401 U.S. 31 N., TC; 947-3800 or www.parkshoreresort.com.

Phil's on Front, live music Tues-Thurs. 8-10 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 236 E. Front St., TC; 929-1710.

Poppycocks, On Quartet every Fri.; 128 E. Front St., TC; 941-7632.

Right Brain Brewery, Renegade Craft Pints (crafting circle) Mondays; Trivia Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Firkin Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Vinyl Night 8 p.m. Thursdays, 221 Garland St., TC; 944-1239, www.rightbrainbrewery.com.

Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; 1104 Barlow, TC; 946-4195.

Schelde's Traverse Bay Tavern, Ronnie Hernandez 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tues.; Cheryl and AJ of Madison Straw 8:30-11 p.m. Sat., no cover; 714 Munson Ave., TC; 946-0981.

Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m., gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 520 Franklin St., off East Eighth Street, TC; 935-1666.

Sleder's Tavern, restaurant open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., and noon-9 p.m. Sun.; bar open until 10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 9 p.m. Sun.; 717 Randolph, TC; 947-9213.

TASTES of Black Star Farms, Mon. 6-8:30 p.m. open mic night with Ronnie Hernandez, bring portable instruments, no full bands because of limited space; The Mercato at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 944-1349.

Trattoria Stella, live music 6-9 p.m. Tues.; Building 50, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, off West 11th Street, TC; 929-8989 or www.stellatc.com.

Traverse City Senior Center, Saturday Night Dance 7:30-10 p.m. every Sat., live music for ballroom-style dancing, refreshments, $3/members, $5/non-members, public invited; 801 E. Front St., TC; 922-4911.

TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 10 p.m.), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until 11 p.m.); 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9496.

Turtle Creek Casino, in Level 3 Lounge — every Thurs. Team Trivia 7-9 p.m. and comedy 9 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. DJ Ricky T; hours 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs., 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 2-9 p.m. Sun.; 7741 M-72, Williamsburg; 534-8888.

Union Street Station, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; open mic night 10 p.m. Tues.; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930.

Kalkaska County

Dingman's Bar, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. karaoke; 11021 M-72, halfway between Kalkaska and Grayling.

Kiootee's Bar & Grill, DJ and ladies' night 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.; 4556 County Road 571 N.E., Kalkaska; 258-1276.

The Roadhouse, 8 p.m.-midnight Tues. open mic night, sound system and mics provided; 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs. karaoke; U.S. 131, halfway between Kalkaska and Mancelona.

Leelanau County

Cedar Tavern, karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.

Leelanau Sands Casino, in Elements Lounge — Wed. Team Trivia 7-9 p.m. and comedy 9 p.m.; Thurs. Polka with the 45th Parallel Polka Band 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 5:45 p.m. Cribbage Tournament; Fri. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. DJ Mr. Markis; Peshawbestown; (800) 922-2946.

O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic 9:30 p.m. Thurs.; 303 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-2999.

Otsego County

Stampede Saloon, Mon. Men's Nite; live music with Nightshift Feb. 3; Sleeping Gypsies Feb. 4; Nightshift Feb. 10; Virrus Feb. 11; Nightshift Feb. 17; Left of Kool Feb. 18; Nightshift Feb. 24; Peril Feb. 25; Limelight March 3; Yankee Station March 10; Limelight March 11; Peril March 24; Virrus April 1; 3885 Old U.S. 27 South, Gaylord; (989) 705-7100, www.stampedesaloon.com.

Timothy's Pub, DJ/karaoke mix 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 110 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord; (989) 732-9333.