Entertainment Calendar: 02/26/2010
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Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, beginners and experienced dancers welcome, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1700.
Organizational meeting for local sorority of Black Hat Beauties, noon, for all women who are 50/older, group’s focus will be on entertainment, membership limited, those attending the meeting asked to wear a casual black outfit; Ruby Tuesdays, TC; for reservations, call Joan Julin, 941-0044 mornings.
Dewey Book Group, 1 p.m. discussion of “The Innocent Man” by John Grisham; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley; 263-5484.
Tubing for a cause, 4-10 p.m., $2 from each $12 ticket sold will benefit Third Level Crisis Intervention Center programs; Timberlee Hills, 10484 S. Timberlee Dr., TC; for details, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
Rejoice! 2010 gala, 7 p.m., for adults, silent auction, music, dancing, food, cash bar, $50 per person, proceeds benefit Trinity Lutheran School; Park place Hotel Dome, 300 E. State St., TC; tickets available at www.tctrinity.org or at the church office, 1003 S. Maple St., TC.
Tasters’ Guild Auction, 7 p.m., cuisines prepared by great Lakes Culinary Institute students, local and select regional and international wines, live/silent auctions, raffle, to benefit NMC’s great Lakes Culinary Institute, $45 advance, $50 at the door, $600 for VIP table for 10, raffle tickets (only 1,000 sold) $20 each or three/$50; Hagerty Center, NMC great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., TC; raffle and event tickets available at www.nmc.edu/culinary; for details, call 995-1197.
Northwestern Michigan College Concert Band “Passionate, Romantic, Brilliant” midwinter concert, 8 p.m., $8 adults, $6 senior citizens and children ages 11/younger; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call 995-1553 or visit www.nmc.edu.
Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre presents “Sherlock Holmes: the Final Adventure,” 8 p.m., $10; at the new Studio Theatre location, Railroad place, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, in the old depot, 620 Railway place, TC; for tickets call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Old Time Country Dance, 6 p.m. soup supper, 7-10:30 p.m. dance, live band, two-step, waltz, square dancing, donations accepted; Summit City Grange Hall, 3060 Factory St., Summit City; 263-5802 or 263-4499.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., “For our Feathered Friends” theme, with handcrafted fiber and paper bird art, bird houses and feeders, bird food and a program on “Birds in Winter” by the Benzie Audubon Club; Market Breakfast Sandwiches available 10 a.m.-noon, $5 donation to benefit market events and activities; indoors, Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Help Haiti Garage Sale and Silent Auction, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders; Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, 6726 Center Road, TC; 499-8664.
Home Expo, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., more than 100 vendors, $4 admission, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area Inc.; TC East Middle School, 1776 three Mile Road, TC; tickets available at the door or in advance at the HBA office, 3040 Sunset Lane, TC; www.hbagta.com.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Mercato, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Winter Carnival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nagonaba Trail dedication 11:30 a.m., free grilled hot dogs and hot chocolate noon-4 p.m., live music 1-4 p.m. by the Brotherz Groove, also Poker Run, chili contest, curling and broomball competitions, race-the-face snowshoe race, cardboard sled and outhouse races, sponsored by Northport-Omena Chamber of Commerce; Braman Hill, west of Northport, off East Melkild Road, Northport; registration forms available at Scott’s Filling Station, Northport Fitness and Huntington Bank, for details call Gavin Bissell, 620-1165.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m. “That Tastes Great” stories by Christopher Spear, “Weird Food” craft project, for ages 5/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Family snowshoe hike, 1-2 p.m., all ages welcome, $5 snowshoe rentals at Brick Wheels or GT Cycle when participating in GT Conservation District program, $5 donation suggested; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Snowshoe Trek to old Baldy, 1-3 p.m., dress for the weather, bring snowshoes or wear hiking boots if there’s no snow, sponsored by GT Regional Land Conservancy; old Baldy parking lot, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve, old Baldy parking lot, M-22, north of Arcadia; for details, to register, call Lee Maynard, 929-7911; for directions to the hike meeting site, e-mail lee@gtrlc.org.
Free cross country skiing by lantern light, 6-9 p.m., 1.25-mile, groomed cross-country ski trail lit by more than 65 lanterns, hot beverages and snacks available in the Michigan Forest Visitor Center, daily motor vehicle permit required to enter the park; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537 or www.michigan.gov/hartwickpines.
Great Lakes Children’s Museum “Blues Night” benefit gala, 6-10 p.m., jewelry raffle, silent auction, live auction, music by Pat Ivory and Leo Creek Blues Trio, southern cuisine from the Soulhole, $100 per person; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, call the museum, 932-4526.
Owl Calling, 7 p.m., free family event, naturalist-led hike, bring snowshoes if there’s deep snow, registration required; Grass River Natural Area parking lot, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; for details or to register, call 533-8314, e-mail info@grassriver.org or visit www.grassriver.org.
Northern Michigan has Talent show, 7:30 p.m., MC’d by Vic McCarty, $8 general admission; the Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; for details or tickets, call 627-5841 or 627-5432 or go to www.theoperahouse.org.
Benefit concert for Haiti, 7-11 p.m., $5 minimum donation at the door, guest speaker Marci-Petit-Fere, who was in Haiti at the time of the earthquake, silent auction and appetizers, live music by local musicians, proceeds go to Shabach International, sponsored by Traverse City Hands for Haiti, a group of West Senior High students; at West Senior High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC.
Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre presents “Sherlock Holmes: the Final Adventure,” 8 p.m., $10; at the new Studio Theatre location, Railroad place, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, in the old depot, 620 Railway place, TC; for tickets call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Home Expo, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., more than 100 vendors, $4 admission, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area Inc.; TC East Middle School, 1776 three Mile Road, TC; tickets available at the door or in advance at the HBA office, 3040 Sunset Lane, TC; www.hbagta.com.
Winter Ecology Walk, 2 p.m., $5 suggested donation, snowshoe rental available, come dressed for the weather; Wagbo Farmhouse, East Jordan; 536-0333 or http://wagbopeacecenter.blogspot.com.
Jazz D’Vine, 3-5 p.m., live performance by the Jeff Haas Trio, wine pours, cheese samples, a tour of the wine cellar and wine making process, $25 per person, benefit for GT Pavilions; at Chateau Chantal, Rue de Vin, old Mission Peninsula; for tickets, call the GT Pavilions Development Office, 932-3027.
Co-headliners cold and Nonpoint with Nashville rock band Day of fire, 18/older with proper ID, $15 plus handling; Ground zero Nightclub, 1669 S. Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300 or www.groundzeroonline.com.
S.O.S. for Haiti concert, 1-5 p.m., with music by the Vermeers, PeaceMeal String Band, Holly Keller and Friends, Kelly Shively, Gordon Howie, Younce Guitar Duo and Just Now with Dwain Martin, donations will be shared between the American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders for Haiti relief, light refreshments available; Charlevoix Public Library, 220 W. Clinton St., Charlevoix; Dwain Martin, waterearth@torchlake.com or (616) 446-2531, or Pam Luce, lucefamily@charter.net or 544-2305.
Live! @ the Library presents a beginning guitar workshop, 2-4 p.m., presented by Aaron Parcher, bring guitar and notebook for basic guitar instruction; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Helping Hands for Haiti charity concert, 2-10 p.m., $5 admission, family fun for all ages, five bands, food and drink specials, silent auction, “Guitar Hero,” face painting and more, proceeds benefit American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for Haiti; Ole Barn Restaurant & Tavern, Grayling; www.rsda-redcross.org.
Northwestern Michigan College’s Grand Traverse Chorale and Chamber Singers midwinter concert, 3 p.m., $8 adults, $6 senior citizens and children ages 11/younger; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or visit www.nmc.edu.
Reservation deadline for Gaylord Area Zonta Tribute Dessert Buffet, event held 6 p.m. March 8, gourmet desserts, exotic fruits and seasonal berries with coffee/tea or cash bar, $15 per person, $105/table for eight; Otsego Club & Resort, Gaylord; (989) 370-3335 or info@gaylordzonta.org for tickets or details.
Peepers “Slitherin’ Snakes” program, 10-11:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5 and their parents, seasonal nature themes, both indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Chain of Lakes Quilters, 6:30 p.m. social time and snacks, 7 p.m. meeting and start of two-part series on cathedral window quilting; Governmental Center, Central Lake; 587-8276 or 544-6128.
Cabin Fever College enrichment class, 2 p.m., “Organic Gardening I” with Carolyn Royal, free, public invited; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; for details or to register, call Lynn Durling, 322-2559.
Off the Wall Film Series, 6 p.m. soup and bread dinner, 7 p.m. showing of “Elsa and Fred,” in Spanish with subtitles, reservations needed for the meal only, bring your own beverage, donations appreciated to help offset costs; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; Nancy Ludwa, 377-7034 or aldenlib@torchlake.com.
The Traverse Area Antique Club, 6:30 p.m. coffee, 7 p.m. meeting and program on railroad memorabilia and collecting by George Gregory, anyone interested in antiques is welcome; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., “Snow Leopards of the Tien Shan Mountains” presented by Jessica Pociask, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Community Cinema Series, 7 p.m. showing of “Dirt! the Movie,” free admission; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; www.wcmu.org/tv.
Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society meeting and program, 7 p.m., program on old Mission Peninsula Township parks by Paula Kelley; Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, TC; Nancy Warne, 223-4662 or nancylw@pentel.net.
Visiting Artist Lecture, 7 p.m., by printmaker and installation artist Aaron Wilson, free, public welcome; Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Center for Visual Arts, Interlochen Center for the Arts, M-137, Interlochen; 276-5920.
Traverse Area Camera Club’s Student Photography Competition Reception and Awards Presentation, 5-8 p.m., top 39 winners will have their work displayed through April 1; Warehouse Lounge, by Cuppa Joe, Warehouse District, downtown TC; www.tacconline.org.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, beginners and experienced dancers welcome, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1700.
Slush Cup Weekend, frozen fish toss, shovel racing, Fruity Suity, Seal Slide, Silly Slalom and more; Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.
Cinema Curiosa, doors open at 7:30 p.m. for 8 p.m. screening of “Wattstax,” a musical and cultural film about the 1972 Watts Summer Festival, free, donations welcome; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Seven-piece “Little big Band” Jazz North, 8-11 p.m., jazz standards, Latin, blues and some classic rock; Lil Bo, 540 W. Front St., TC.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Chance to Dance at the Opera House, Tango workshop 4-5:30 p.m., Blues Dance Workshop 5:45-7:15 p.m., $5 for one workshop, $7 for both, dancing 8 p.m.-midnight (admission $12 adults, $20 couples, $7 students), cash bar, appetizers and variety of dance and music styles, everyone welcome, sponsored by NMC Dance Club; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; for details, call Mykl Werth, 499-9793.
Slush Cup Weekend, frozen fish toss, shovel racing, Fruity Suity, Seal Slide, Silly Slalom and more; Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market featuring “We ART what we Eat” edible art show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., market-goers will have an opportunity to vote for best of show in each category with voting proceeds going to local food banks; the Mercato, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Back to the Basics DIY Workshop Series, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., “Learn the Ins & Outs of Green Building” with Max Strickland of Northern Evergreen Services, donations accepted, sponsored by ISLAND, Odom Re-Use and Eco-Building Products; at Eco-Building Products, 130 Hall St., TC; www.artmeetsearth.org or 668-6361.
Chateau Chantal “I like Meat” cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m. with Chef-Educator Nancy Krcek Allen and Chef Lynne Brach, $125 per person, bring apron, chef’s knife and an appetite; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, old Mission Peninsula; for tickets or details, visit www.chateauchantal.com.
Reception to honor Dorothy Westrate, 1-3 p.m., to celebrate her more than 50 years of service, light refreshments, music by keyboardist Bethel Kohler, public welcome; Kingsley Branch Library, 213 S. Brownson, Kingsley.
Winter Survival program, 1-3 p.m., all ages welcome, join survival specialist bill Brietzke on an excursion on the Sabin Trail, dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations needed; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Suds & Snow event, 2-6:30 p.m., snowshoeing plus microbrew and food tasting, live music and more, $20 in advance, $30 at the door includes commemorative pint glass, two tasting tickets and trail pass, additional beer and food tasting tickets $1 each; Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Road, TC; for details or tickets, call 947-2770 or visit www.timberridgeresort.net.
Chili Cook off and Pie Contest, doors open 4 p.m., judging begins at 5:30 p.m., all-you-can-eat chili $5 adults, free for 5/younger, plus “Hall of Flame” contest to crown the person who can eat the most Habanero peppers, pie judging and auction, cash bar, portion of proceeds benefit local food pantries, sponsored by Manton Area Chamber of Commerce; Manton High School, Manton; Jaimie Fellows, 920-6617.
Gopherwood Concerts presents “A Night of Wine and Chocolate II,” 8 p.m., wine tasting and all-you-can-eat chocolate hors d’oeuvres, music by the Gopher-Broke band, silent auction $35, sponsored by Gopherwood Concerts and Wexford County Historical Society; Wexford County Historical Museum, Cadillac; for tickets or details, call Paul Brown, 775-2813, tickets also available at Toy Town, downtown Cadillac.
Opening reception, 6:30 p.m., “Living Room” exhibition by printmaker and installation artist Aaron Wilson, free, public welcome; Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Center for Visual Arts, Interlochen Center for the Arts, M-137, Interlochen; 276-5920.
Friends of Fine Arts Winter Concert Series presents Graham Parsons and the Go ‘Rounds, 7:30 p.m., $12 adults, $5 students, to benefit fine art programs at Suttons Bay Schools; old Art Building, Leland; purchase tickets at Leelanau Books, Leland; Brilliant Books, Suttons Bay; and at the door; for details, call 271-4983.
Crooked Tree Arts Center presents saxophonist Otis Murphy, 8 p.m., accompanied by his wife, pianist Haruko Murphy, adults $20 non-members, $15 members, students $10 non-members, $5 members, $50 patron seating; crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Slush Cup Weekend, frozen fish toss, shovel racing, Fruity Suity, Seal Slide, Silly Slalom and more; Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire; (800) 678-4111 or www.shantycreek.com.
Bay Select Film Series, 2 and 5 p.m. showings of “Munyurangabo,” a film from Rwanda, public welcome, $8.50 for non-subscribers; Bay Theatre, 214 St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-3772.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra Family Concert presents “Peter and the Wolf,” 2:30 p.m. hands-on instrument petting zoo and music-related activities, 3 p.m. performance; free admission; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 947-7120 or www.traversesymphony.org.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
International Women’s Day Luncheon, 11 a.m., all women who wear red, purple, pink, black hats … or no hats, reservations required, participants will order from the menu; Ruby Tuesdays, 1764 U.S. 31 North, TC.
Bay Select Film Series, 6 p.m. showing of “Munyurangabo,” a film from Rwanda, public welcome, $8.50 for non-subscribers; Bay Theatre, 214 St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-3772.
Gaylord Area Zonta Tribute Dessert Buffet, 6 p.m., gourmet desserts, exotic fruits and seasonal berries with coffee/tea or cash bar, $15 per person, $105/table for eight, proceeds benefit the Caring Closet, a free clothing resource for area families; Otsego Club & Resort, Gaylord; (989) 370-3335 or info@gaylordzonta.org for tickets or details.
IndyFlix@theState returns, 6 p.m. showing of “The People Speak,” a film by the late Howard Zinn; the State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., TC; 947-4800 or www.statetheatretc.org.
Old Town Playhouse auditions for “Noises off,” 7 p.m., participants asked to be prompt as auditions open with group exercise, scripts available for perusal; old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Peepers “Here come the Birds” program, 10-11:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5 and their parents, seasonal nature themes, both indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
“From the Farm to your Cup” free coffee cupping, 5-6:30 p.m., with Chris Treter, co-founder of Higher Grounds coffee roasting company; Cafe Crema, 300 E. Front St., suite 104, TC; 421-JAVA or www.crematc.com.
Bay Select Film Series, 6 p.m. showing of “Munyurangabo,” a film from Rwanda, public welcome, $8.50 for non-subscribers; Bay Theatre, 214 St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-3772.
Live! @ the Library, 7 p.m., “Penguins of Antarctica” by Akos Hivekovics, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Old Town Playhouse auditions for “Noises off,” 7 p.m., participants asked to be prompt as auditions open with group exercise, scripts available for perusal; old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Books ‘n’ Brie Book Club, 4 p.m. discussion of “Cutting For Stone” by Abraham Verghese, led by Sue Straebel; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318 or aldenlib@torchlake.com.
“Swirl” at the crooked Tree Arts Center, 6-7:30 p.m., live music, wine tasting and creative hors d’oeuvres from City Park Grill, $10 in advance, $12.50 the day of the event when available; crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.
Manga Book Club, 7 p.m., “Azumanga Daioh,” for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, beginners and experienced dancers welcome, no partner necessary, wear slippery-soled shoes, $5 at the door; Northwestern Michigan College Physical Education Building, main campus, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1700.
Community Talent show, 7 p.m., featuring a 1950s theme, proceeds benefit Forest Area PTO; Forest Area High School, Fife Lake.
Traverse City Figure Skating Club (formerly Twin Bays Skating Club) presents “Sun and Sea on Ice,” 7 p.m., $13 in advance, $15 the day of the show; Centre Ice, 1600 Chartwell, TC; for tickets, call 492-6847.
Celtic band Dervish, 8 p.m., award-winning band from County Sligo, Ireland, $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets or details, 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Bayside Travellers Dance Society host two contra dances, 2-5 p.m. intermediate contra dance for experienced dancers; 7-7:45 p.m. beginners’ workshop, 8-11 p.m. contra dance for everyone, no experience needed; music by Ontario band the O’Schraves, all dances taught/called by Lisa Joy Ornstein of Chicago, afternoon dance $12 adults, $10 students and members; evening dance $10 adults, $8 members, $6 students with ID; Twin Lakes Park, 6800 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 313-2596 or www.dancetc.com.
Beginning Birder’s Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, all ages welcome, free program hosted by GT Audubon Club; no reservations needed; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Mercato, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Psychic fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tarot readings, channeling, reiki, astrology, massages, refreshments and more; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805.
Re-enactment of 1848 Women’s Rights Convention, 1-3 p.m., audience invited to dress in the time period of a favorite historical or role-model woman, free, donations welcome; Northwestern Michigan College Fine Arts Auditorium, main campus, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1065.
Traverse City Figure Skating Club (formerly Twin Bays Skating Club) presents “Sun and Sea on Ice,” 1:30 and 7 p.m., $13 in advance, $15 the day of the show; Centre Ice, 1600 Chartwell, TC; for tickets, call 492-6847.
2Lads Vertical Tasting, 3-5 p.m., taste all three of 2Lands vintages in one educational seating, $50 per person, space limited to 20 people; 2Lads Winery, old Mission Peninsula, TC; 223-7722 or e-mail info@2lwinery.com.
Irish Comedy Tour, 8 p.m., the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub combined with a boisterous, belly-laugh trio of comedians, $22 reserved seats, bar service available; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.
Uncle Kracker with Rehab, $22 +handling advance, 18/older with proper ID; Ground zero Nightclub, 1669 S. Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300 or www.groundzeroonline.com.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
“An Art Affair” for middle-school students, 1-3 p.m., “Manga Art” with Kristi Phillips, free, for students in grades six-eight, all supplies provided; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
St. Patrick’s Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., take-out dinners and kid-friendly selections available, tickets at the door $12 adults, $4 children, proceeds benefit Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, sponsored by Leland Community United Methodist Church; held at Leland School cafeteria, 200 N. Grand Ave., Leland; 256-9161.
Lucky Leprechaun Ball, 5 p.m., music by Song of the Lakes, Danny Boy singing contest, Irish trivia contest, Couch Potato Auction, family-friendly, admission $10 adults, free for 15/younger, kids’ menu with items less than $5, sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians to benefit the Father Fred Foundation; Kilkenny’s Irish Public House, 400 W. Front St., TC; advance tickets at Nolan’s Tobacco Shop, the Father Fred Foundation, North Peak, Kilkenny’s or at the door.
Mel Larimer Concert Series presents pianist Jim Hendricks, 4 p.m., suggested donation $15 adults, $5 students or $40 families; first Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698 or www.fcctc.org for details.
Eastern Michigan University Chamber Choir concert, 7 p.m., featuring the West Senior High School Choral-Aires; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Antrim County Community Choir rehearsals begin, 7 p.m., in preparation for May 30 “Sweet Land of Liberty” patriotic cantata; Bellaire Community United Methodist Church, 401 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6176.
Peepers “Wearin’ of the Green” program, 10-11:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5 and their parents, seasonal nature themes, both indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Grand Traverse Hiking Club program, 7 p.m., “Backpacking in Glacier National Park” by Bert Courson; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC.
Artists’ reception, 6-8 p.m., for Elizabeth Abeel’s drawing students, exhibit of their work on view through March; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Best Tastes of Gaylord, 5:30-9 p.m., progressive tasting of entrees, hors d’oeuvres and desserts from the area’s finest restaurants, $25 before March 16, $30 at the door if event is not sold out, sponsored by Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce; Otsego Club and Resort, Gaylord; for tickets or details, call (989) 732-6333 or e-mail karen@gaylordchamber.com.
Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, 6 p.m., “Cooking with Beer St. Patrick’s Day Special” theme, complimentary samples provided throughout cooking demonstration, $15 per person (applied as credit to each guest’s dinner bill when they have a three-course meal immediately after the demo), reservations recommended; Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme; for details or reservations, call 534-6800.
International Affairs Forum, 5:15 p.m. reception, 6-7:15 p.m. lecture on “Game Changers-India’s first Decade of the 21st Century” by Ron Somers, president of the U.S.-India Business Council, $10; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; advance tickets available through the NMC Extended Educational Services office, 995-1700 or ees@nmc.edu.
TADL BATL multi-game open play, 3-5:30 p.m., all ages, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble from southern India, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1553.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Mercato, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Recognizing Unwanted Invaders program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., recommended for adults and teens, learn management options for invasive trees, shrubs and other plants in the area with Land Management Specialist Robin Christensen. $5 donation suggested, no reservations needed; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Chateau Chantal “Techniques of Spanish Cooking and Tapas” cooking class, 12:30-5:30 p.m. with Chef-Educator Nancy Krcek Allen and Chef Lynne Brach, $125 per person, bring apron, chef’s knife and an appetite; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, old Mission Peninsula; for tickets or details, visit www.chateauchantal.com.
Smash Bros. Brawl tournament play, 1-4 p.m., free, for ages 12/older, children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Benefit Basketball Game for Benzie County Special Olympics Area 2, 6 p.m., between the Benzie County Sheriff’s Department, state troopers, TV 9&10 all Stars and the Benzie Special Olympics’ Basketball Team, $5 adults, $3 students, free for ages 9/younger, plus pizza by the slice, popcorn, soft drinks and bake sale; Benzie Central High School gym, Benzonia; advance tickets at Stapleton’s Corner Store, A.Papano’s in Beulah and Benzie Sheriff’s Department, also at the door; for details, call (989) 493-1747.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
“An Art Affair” for middle-school students, 1-3 p.m., “The Art of Origami” with Tory Dueweke, free, for students in grades six-eight, all supplies provided; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Gopherwood Concerts present Dick Siegel and the Brandos, 8 p.m., advance tickets $10 adults, $5 students, at the door $12 and $6, house concert, seating limited; Paul and Nancy Brown residence, 4320 E. 46 Road, Cadillac; for tickets or directions, call 775-2813.
West Senior High School presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore,” 2 p.m., $15 general admission, $20 premier seating; WSH Auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; for tickets, call 933-7509 or visit www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
Peepers “Here comes Peter Cottontail” program, 10-11:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5 and their parents, seasonal nature themes, both indoor and outdoor activities, dress for the weather, $3 per child; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Free lecture and concert, 7 p.m., “World Slavery: the Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music” by Ray Kamalay; North Central Michigan College library, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey; 348-6705.
Tomie dePaola’s “Strega Nona: the Musical,” 7:30 p.m., $9 to $16; Corson Auditorium; http://tickets.interlochen.org, 276-7800 or (800) 681-5920.
Easter Dinner, 4-6 p.m., public invited, suggested donation $2.50 ages 60/older, $5.25 ages 59/younger, salad bar available for an additional $2.25 for all ages; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Traverse Area District Library, 6:30 p.m. Manga Book Club, screening of an anime movie, for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons ages 13/older; and 7 p.m. Live! @ the Library program on the Appalachian Trail by Tim Keenan, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Mercato, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 11th Street and Division and follow signs, TC.
Wine Immersion Seminar, meet at 11 a.m. in the Hospitality/Breakfast room, 11:15 a.m. vineyard walk, 1 p.m. Peasant’s Lunch, 2:30-3:30 p.m. winery education and the art and science of tasting, 6:30 p.m. dinner; Chateau Chantal, Center Road, old Mission Peninsula; for price, tickets or details, call (800) 969-4009 or visit www.chateauchantal.com.
An Introduction to Native Trees and Shrubs, 1-2 p.m., recommended for adults and teens, workshop provides an overview of native tree and shrub species, where they grow best, size at maturity and growth requirements, $5 donation suggested, no reservations needed; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
“An Art Affair” for middle-school students, 1-3 p.m., “an Afternoon of Caricatures” with Kait Laurell, free, for students in grades six-eight, all supplies provided; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
Spring Break at the Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. daily through April 2, family activities for all ages, program includes time on the trails, so dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
No Peepers program, due to spring break; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Spring Break at the Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. daily through April 2, family activities for all ages, program includes time on the trails, so dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Spring Break at the Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. daily through April 2, family activities for all ages, program includes time on the trails, so dress for the weather, $5 donation suggested, no reservations required; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.
Entertainment Calendar: 02/26/2010