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Dance
TC Singles' Dance, 7-11 p.m.; music by 3 B's, $7 admission, cash bar, for singles 21/older; Streeters, 1669 S. Garfield, Traverse City; 946-1553.
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Antique Tibetan Singing Bowls and Tibetan-style Chant Concert, 2:15 p.m., presented by Mark Handler, $15; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., Traverse City; Mark Handler, handler@chartermi.net, 275-6631 or 499-6665.
Global Free Hugs Day, Noon-4 p.m.; find free hugs easily starting at Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., Traverse City; 941-5805, http://www.higherselfbookstore.com.
Mayhem Games, Warhammer 40K Club, 1-4 p.m.; Mayhem Games, 845 U.S. 31 S., Traverse City; 947-2745, http://mayhemgamestc.com.
National Writers Series hosts an evening with Memoirist Mary Karr, 7 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m., Karr will be joined by guest host and Pulitzer Prize-winnning reporter Bryan Gruley, she will discuss her memoirs and take questions from the audience, $15 advance, $20 at the door, $5 for students, price includes appetizers and personal book signing with Karr; tickets available at the City Opera House or online; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., Traverse City; http://www.cityoperahouse.org or www.treattickets.com.
Poetry reading, 1 p.m.; original poetry by Central Grade School Fifth-Grade TAG students; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., Traverse City; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147, http://www.horizonbooks.com.
Puppets of Praise Worship Team presents 'A Tale of Three Trees' musical, 6 p.m.; 45-minute musical, free, donations appreciated, everyone welcome; for details contact Brenda Lambert, 587-0396; Antrim Church of Christ., U.S. 131, Mancelona.
Salute to the original Adams Fly, 1-3 p.m.; the original Adams Fly tied by Len Hallady for Judge Charles Adams in 1922 will be presented for permanent display, plus Halladay family memories, Bob Summers' fly rods and refreshments, reservations requested; for details or reservations, call 263-5484; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley.
Woodcock Walks, 8-9 p.m.; view the dramatic courtship display of the woodcock, free; 536-0333 or wagbo@torchlake.com; Wagbo Farm, 5745 M-66, East Jordan.
Women's Resource Center presents "Taste of Grand Traverse," 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; food and beverage tasting featuring approximately 19 restaurants and five beverage companies, $15 includes three tasting tickets, additional tickets $1 each, proceeds benefit Women's Resource Center for tickets, visit www.tasteofgrandtraverse.com, for details, call 941-1210; Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center, 3575 N. U.S. 31 South, Traverse City.
Music
Spring Hymn Sing, 3 p.m., led by the Rev. Marv Rosa with Peggy Johnson and Byron Hanson on organ and piano, special music by the Central Church choir and a selection by Maren Leahy, free-will offering collected for hunger and disaster relief, refreshments will follow the concert; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., Traverse City.
Mon., April 19
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Alma Dance Experience, 7:30 p.m.; free, evening of West African and Middle Eastern music and dance; North Central Michigan College cafeteria, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey; 348-6705.
Kalkaska Genealogical Society program and meeting, 7 p.m.; overview of the Sons of the American Revolution and slide presentation on the Center for the Advancement of American Heritage by SAR member Joseph Conger, public invited, for details contact Dawn Triplett, 258-9265; Kalkaska Public Library, 247 S. Cedar, Kalkaska.
Tues., April 20
Dance
Dance Odyssey 2010, 7 p.m.; original choreography by NMC faculty, students and guest artists, also guest dancers from the Soul Step Dance Studio, original music compositions by Andrew Maxbauer, $8 adults, free for ages 12/younger; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City; Milliken Auditorium, 995-1553, http://www.dennosmuseum.org.
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Cabin Fever College enrichment class, 2 p.m.; "Introduction to Visual Journaling II" with Patricia Innes, learn to create simple symbols that capture the high points of your day to produce a lively visual record, attendance limited 331-4318 for details or to sign up; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.
Earth Week activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; all ages welcome, hands-on activities and recycled crafts, plant a tree, make a bird's nest., go on a scavenger hunt or learn about green cleaning; free, for details call 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City.
Grand Traverse Hiking Club slide show program, 7 p.m.; by Roger Raehl and Ray Landfair on their bike trip across Bhutan, guests welcome, free, for details, call 620-3543; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City; Sara Cockrell, 620-3543.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m.; program on the Galapagos Islands by Jessica Pociask, co-founder of Wildlife and Nature Travel, free, public welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City; 932-8500.
Mayhem Games,: Wings of War WWI, 7-10 p.m.; public welcome; Mayhem Games, 845 U.S. 31 S., Traverse City; 947-2745, http://mayhemgamestc.com.
Peepers program, 10-11:30 a.m.; for ages 3-5 and their parents, explore seasonal nature themes with indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child per session, no registration needed; for details, call 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City.
Music
Pre-launch meeting of Michigan Songwriters and Musicians Association, 7 p.m.; to set goals for the organization and create opportunities, established musical acts, studio owners, music promoters, bookers and others in the industry invited; for details, call 409-7214 or e-mail terri@themsma.com; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Wed., April 21
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Earth Week activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; all ages welcome, hands-on activities and recycled crafts, plant a tree, make a bird's nest., go on a scavenger hunt or learn about green cleaning; free, for details call 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City.
Mayhem Games, Demo Day, 4-7 p.m.; new games; public welcome; Mayhem Games, 845 U.S. 31 S., Traverse City; 947-2745, http://mayhemgamestc.com.
Thurs., April 22
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"Except for Six" movie screening, 11 a.m.; documentary about a man's journey through hospice, free, lunch provided, by Hospice of Michigan; State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., Traverse City; Jennifer Simmer, jsimmer@hom.org, 301-5644.
Authors at the Library 2010 program, 5:30 p.m.; by Michigan notable Book Award winner Steve Lehto, author of "Michigan's Columbus: The Life of Douglass Houghton," public welcome; Kaliseum conference room, M-72, Kalkaska; Kalkaska County Library, 258-9411.
Earth Week activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; all ages welcome, hands-on activities and recycled crafts, plant a tree, make a bird's nest., go on a scavenger hunt or learn about green cleaning; free, for details call 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City.
Grand Traverse Audubon Club program, 7-9 p.m.; 'Wind Power' theme, free, public invited, recommended for teens and adults; for details call 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City.
Manga Book Club, 6:30 p.m.; for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older, 932-8500; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City.
Mayhem Games, Flames of War WWII, 4-7 p.m.; call 947-2745, visit mayhemgamestc.com; Mayhem Games, 845 U.S. 31 S., Traverse City.
Michigan Writers Cooperative Press reading, 7 p.m.; by winners of the Chapbook contest., free; Interlochen Arts Academy Creative Writing House, M-137, Interlochen.
Fri., April 23
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Art & Music Infusion, 7 p.m.; all-media Artcenter Traverse City members' exhibit, jazz and contemporary music by Al Jankowski and Friends, $5 or more donation at the door, public welcome; Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood Ave., Traverse City; 941-9488, http://www.artcentertraversecity.com.
Earth Week activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; all ages welcome, hands-on activities and recycled crafts, plant a tree, make a bird's nest., go on a scavenger hunt or learn about green cleaning; free, for details call 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City.
Mayhem Games, Open House; Mayhem Games, 845 U.S. 31 S., Traverse City; 947-2745, http://mayhemgamestc.com.
TADL BATL, 3-5:30 p.m.; multi-game open play for all ages, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City; 932-8500.
Music
Northwestern Michigan College Community Band concert, 8 p.m.; debut of commissioned piece in memory of Janice Martin, who was first chair clarinet at the time of her death in June 2008, "Rhapsoby for Clarinet and Band" will feature Dr. Kennen White on clarinet, $8 adults, $6 children younger than 12 and senior citizens; for tickets call 995-1553 or at www.dennosmuseum.org; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Sat., April 24
Art
Artist demonstration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nick Fisher will demonstrate several of his mixed media techniques; 879-4195 or www.wildraisin.net; Wild Raisin Gallery, 118 W. State St., Fife Lake.
Dance
Blissfest Swing Dance, 7:30 p.m.; music by the 18-piece Up North Swing Band, $10 adults, $6 ages 5-18, free for ages 4/younger, beginners welcome, instruction starts at 6:45 p.m.; Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake;, http://www.rusticballroom.com.
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All About Owls presentation, 1-2 p.m.; all ages welcome, hands-on activities, $5 donation suggested, no registration required; for details call 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City.
All that Jazz ... And Chocolate Too, 7 p.m.; concert by NMC jazz ensembles and singers, chocolate auction, admission at the door $10 adults, $5 children, to benefit Leelanau Children's Center, doors open 7 p.m., 7:15-8 p.m. chocolate auction, 8 p.m. concert; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport School, 104 Wing St., Northport; Helena Travis, 386-5156.
Celebration for Young Children, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; activities at City Opera House, downtown TC stores, the Open Space; Downtown TC Association, info@downtowntc.com, 922-2050, http://www.downtowntc.com.
Earth Day at Grass River Natural Area, 2 p.m.; crafts, games, demonstrations and guided hikes, all ages welcome, registration requested; for details or to register, call 533-8314; Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire; Grass River Natural Area, 533-8314, http://www.grassriver.org.
Earth Day Parade, 1 p.m.; from Central Grade School on Seventh Street to Eighth to Union, to State and ending at Park Street; May 1 rain date; Central Grade School, 301 Seventh St., Traverse City;, 510-3491.
Earth Week activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; all ages welcome, hands-on activities and recycled crafts, plant a tree, make a bird's nest., go on a scavenger hunt or learn about green cleaning; free, for details call 941-0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City.
Guitar Hero Tournament Play, 1-4 p.m.; for ages 12/older, participants younger than 12 must have an adult with them at all times, free 932-8500; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City; 932-8500.
Horizon Books celebrates young children, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; birds of prey program, book signing, oral storytelling; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Mayhem Games,: Warhammer Warbands; Mayhem Games, 845 U.S. 31 S., Traverse City; 947-2745, http://mayhemgamestc.com.
Patriot Idol original songwriting and performing contest., 7-10 p.m.; admission two cans of food for food drive, sponsored by local 9-12 Group; for details, call 258-8110 or 938-9338; St. Francis High School auditorium, East 11th Street, Traverse City.
Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 9-11 p.m.; free; Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, Traverse City; Northwestern Michigan College, 995-2300.
