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Updated Friday afternoons from the Record-Eagle's Arts & Entertainment Section

Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least two weeks in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. Information may be mailed to Entertainment Calendar, Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632; faxed to 946-8632; or e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.com.

Friday, July 18

Art

Northern Michigan Artist Guild's Art Show & Sale, noon-8 p.m., free admission; First United Methodist Church, First Avenue at Center, Gaylord.

Exhibit of photography by Stacy Niedzwiecki, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with 6-9 p.m. opening reception and 8 p.m. multi-media presentation; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Opening reception, 4-9 p.m., "Landscapes of Leelanau: A Four-Artist Perspective," art by Woodruff Palmer, Mary Fuscaldo, David Grath and Gene Rantz; gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; Painted Horse Gallery, 106 Waukazoo, Northport; 386-5828.

Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., exhibit by Greg Garman and Helaine Milliman; Wright Gallery, 210 Mill St., Northport; 386-5594 or www.wrightartgallery.com.

Opening reception for "Two Artists/Two Perspectives/Two Generations" exhibit, 7-9 p.m., batiks by Terri Haugen, paintings by Kindra Haugen, exhibit continues July 19; Old Art Building Leland; for details, call 352-7640 or visit www.lessirenes.com.

Etc.

Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Toddler Trail Time, 10 a.m. for parents and children younger than 3 (no older siblings), toddler-designed hike and interactive nature story time, free; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing by Joseph Allen, author of "House on Leonard Road"; and 5-8 p.m. by George McManus Jr., author of "The Boy From Archie"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

The Village Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., fresh produce, plants, food products from local farmers and agripreneurs, also live music; Grand Traverse Commons, at the tent across from Left Foot Charley, Underground Cheesecake Company, Higher Grounds and Pleasonton Bakery, TC.

"Hops & Berries" Wine & Beer Tasting, 4-7 p.m., live jazz by Steve Stargardt & Friends, silent auction, $15 advance, $20 at the door, proceeds benefit Downtown Alden Business Association; Depot Park, Alden; 331-4200.

Loon Lookout Pontoon Trip, 6 and 7:30 p.m., bring light jacket, sunscreen, binoculars, camera and life jackets for children younger than 12, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Book presentation and signing, 7 p.m., by Jonathan Hawley, author of "Point Betsie"; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223.

Interlochen

The Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7 p.m., $19.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by MJ Bishop, followed by Dennis Palmer, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds "Family Night" Concert, 7 p.m., featuring Song of the Lakes performing original music telling the story of the 1941 children's book "Paddle to the Sea," art activity based on the book for children, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families, free; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Traverse Symphony Orchestra's SummerNights concert of "Beethoven's Favorites," 8 p.m., with special guest pianist Aviram Reichert, $20/$30/$38/$45; City Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for tickets, call 947-7120 or visit www.tso-online.org.

Theater

Acting Up Theatre Company presents "Stop Buggin' Me, I'm Reading," 3 p.m., free, sponsored by the Kalkaska County Library; at the Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral, Kalkaska; 258-9411.

Traverse City Children's Theatre "Mighty Mite Musical Camp" presents "Charlotte's Web," 7 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; tickets available at the box office 1-3 p.m. or at the door; www.tcctheatre.org.

Miracle Productions presents "Phantom," the American Musical Sensation, 7:30 p.m., reserved seats $20, premium seats $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.

Saturday, July 19

Art

Northern Michigan Artist Guild's Art Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission; First United Methodist Church, First Avenue at Center, Gaylord.

Exhibit of photography by Stacy Niedzwiecki, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

"Two Artists/Two Perspectives/Two Generations" exhibit, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., batiks by Terri Haugen, oil paintings by Kindra Haugen; Old Art Building, Leland; 352-7640 or www.lessirenes.com.

Empire Art Encounter, 5-9 p.m., visit 10 different galleries and professional artist studios, some studios and galleries will offer demonstrations and refreshments; Empire; maps available at Secret Garden, Ripple Effect Studio and Gallery, and Imagine That; call 326-2047 or 326-5428.

Etc.

Kingsley Heritage Days, all day, parade, silent auction, water slide and bounce house, craft vendors, food and fun for all; Civic Center, south of Kingsley; 632-2838.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of the boat launch, downtown Frankfort.

City Farmer's & Artisan's Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., open air market, farm produce, garden goods, compost, baked goods, woodwork, textiles and fibers, bead and wirework, iron and steel artisans, photography and more; Train Station Depot, East Eighth Street and Woodmere Avenue, TC; 883-2631 or www.webrewstarbucks.com.

"What Can You Eat In The Woods" discovery nature hike for adults and families, 9-10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Empire Lions' Area-wide Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 per spot, add a table for additional $5; Johnson Park, Empire; 326-2076.

Wood Shaving Days Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., operating saw mill, traditional music by The Cousins Music Group, wood carving, wood burning and other woodcrafts, demonstrations by blacksmiths, weavers and wool spinners, free, state park motor vehicle permit required, $6 daily, $24 yearly; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Inland Seas Homecoming and Celebration of the Great Lakes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., variety of activities, also music by Song of the Lakes 11 a.m., Andre Villoch, Paul Koss and Chris Skellenger 1:45 p.m., Schooner Trash, all day at the Schooner Dock, free; tent behind the Inland Seas building, Suttons Bay; http://schoolship.org/news.

Elberta Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., more than 50 booths of fine art and quality crafts, food sales benefit the Frankfort girls' softball team; Waterfront Park, Elberta; 352-7251 or www.frankfort-elberta.com.

Loon Lookout Pontoon Trip, 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., bring light jacket, sunscreen, binoculars, camera and life jackets for children younger than 12, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. "Catch the Reading Bug" with Kevin Kammeraad, author of "The Tomato Collection" and "A Curious Glimpse of Michigan," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Empire Anchor Day, 1 p.m. parade, with 12:30 p.m. line up at Johnson Park; "Mardi Gras Comes to Empire" theme, everyone welcome to join the fun; plus 2-8 p.m. Empire Lions Club chicken barbecue, $12 adults, $6 children younger than 10, Empire Township Hall; Empire; 326-5618.

Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Edward Lee, author of "Staying Safe Aboard: Traveling, Working & Living in a Post-9/11 World"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Chuckwagon supper and show, doors open 5 p.m. for silent auction viewing and displays, 6 p.m. seating for cattle-drive style meal, country entertainment, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more, $10 adults, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4/younger, only 300 tickets sold, proceeds benefit Manistee County Fair, sponsored by Old Heifer Club and Manistee County Fair Board; Manistee County Fairgrounds; 342-7285, 864-3766 or pjaquish@coslink.net.

Stone Circle gathering, 9 p.m., family-friendly poetry, storytelling and music around a fire, $4 adults, $2 children; U.S. 31, 10 miles north of Elk Rapids, right on Stone Circle Drive; 264-9467, www.terry-wooten.com or stonecir@aol.com.

Interlochen

Loretta Lynn, 8 p.m., $34.50, $44.50, $49.50 or $109.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

The Mickeys in concert, 7:30 p.m., tickets on sale at 5 p.m., $10 each, patrons may bring snacks to share at intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.

Concert in the Park, 7:30 p.m., featuring the Encore Winds, free, held rain or shine; Alden; Harvey Bartel, 331-4845.

Dave Bennett Quartet, 8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

New Reformation Classic Dixieland Jazz Band featuring the Oppermann Brothers, 8 p.m., Center Stage Theater, West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; for tickets or details, call 845-3344.

Music in Mackinaw Summer Concert, 8 p.m., featuring Exclamation from the Flint School of Performing Arts, free, public welcome; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City.

Theater

Traverse City Children's Theatre "Mighty Mite Musical Camp" presents "Charlotte's Web," 2 and 7 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth, TC; tickets available at the box office 1-3 p.m. or at the door; www.tcctheatre.org.

Riverside Shakespeare presents "Romeo & Juliet," 6 p.m., free, bring own seating; Hannah Park, Sixth Street, TC.

Miracle Productions presents "Phantom," the American Musical Sensation, 7:30 p.m., reserved seats $20 adults, premium seats $25; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front, TC; 995-1553 or www.miracleproductionstc.com.

Sunday, July 20

Dance

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m., music by DJ, $7 admission per person, cash bar, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

Etc.

Wood Shaving Days Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with 1 p.m. Hartwick Pines Swampers vs. Walker Tavern Wheels vintage base ball game, also operating saw mill, traditional music by The Cousins Music Group, wood carving, wood burning and other woodcrafts, demonstrations by blacksmiths, weavers and wool spinners, free, state park motor vehicle permit required, $6 daily, $24 yearly; Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling; (989) 348-2537.

Bluebird walk, 11 a.m. free, naturalist-led hike; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Trolley Tour of historic Traverse City, 1 and 3 p.m., $10 per ticket, led by local author/historian Bob Wilson, advance tickets recommended, sponsored by Traverse Area Historical Society; tour leaves from Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 929-7663 or 995-0313.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;

Interlochen

The World Youth Symphony Orchestra with opera superstar soprano Sumi Jo, 8 p.m., $24.50 and $84.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Chamber Music North's Village Series presents "Trio Soufflage," 7 p.m., featuring flutist Christopher Kantner, oboist Sarah Bowman, bassoonist Martha Bowman and clarinetist Suzanna Bratton, $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $8 students; Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia; 882-0591 for tickets.

Manitou Music Festival presents Jazz/Zappa/Fiddle Music with the Neptune Quartet, 7 p.m., advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; top of the ski hill, Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor; rain site Mountain Flower Meeting Center; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Theater

Riverside Shakespeare presents "Romeo & Juliet," 6 p.m., free, bring own seating; Hannah Park, Sixth Street, TC.

Monday, July 21

Etc.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Interlochen

Comic Jon Reep, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Performance of jazz classics and original music by graduating Interlochen jazz students, doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. concert, $15 adults, $10 seniors and students; Opera House, 106 E. Front, TC; for details, call 941-8082 or e-mail info@cityoperahouse.org.

Tuesday, July 22

Etc.

Tuesdays @ the Township "Future Firefighters" program, 9-10:30 a.m./11 a.m., 3/older, parents invited, learn what to do in a fire from Sparky the Dog and real firefighters, $2 class fee per child, adults must accompany children younger than 5, class size limited to 40 students, registration required; Long Lake Fire Hall Classroom, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.

"Creepy Crawlies" discovery nature for kids, 9 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Wildflower walk, 10 a.m., learn about and label flora with a naturalist, no experience necessary, master gardener points can be earned; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

"Scaring Ourselves with Stories," 7:30 p.m., with Elizabeth Buzzelli, public welcome, free admission, sponsored by Friends of the Leelanau Township Public Library; at the library, 119 E. Nagonaba, Northport.

Interlochen

Valade Faculty Recital: William Preucil, Eric Kim and Arthur Rowe, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

"You Jazz in the Gardens" evening, 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, enjoy live music or bring an instrument and play, all ages and levels welcome, picnics and beverages welcome; Wildflowers, Glen Arbor; 334-3232.

GT Chorus of Sweet Adelines "60 Voices Singing" project kick-off visitors' night, 6:45 p.m., summer participants will join the chorus for rehearsals and a portion of the Aug. 21 performance at the GT Pavilions; Centerpointe Building, 12935 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; Carrol Wise, 933-0729.

Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase concert, 7 p.m., featuring the Jeannie Bryson & New York All Stars from New York, N.Y., free; First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee; rain site Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach; 398-0704 or 723-2349.

Theater

Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "The Taming of the Shrew," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.

Wednesday, July 23

Art

Wings of Wonder painting, drawing and sketching class, 1-3 p.m., using raptors as live models, led by Greg Arman from Art Bird Gallery, Lake Leelanau, must be at least 10 years old, children younger than 15 must be accompanied by parent or guardian, bring own art supplies, chair, camera, etc., light snacks provided, $35 class free, registration required; DeYoung Natural Area, Cherry Bend Road, TC; for details or to register, call 326-4663 or e-mail wow@wingsofwonder.org.

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

"The Wonder of Ponds" discovery nature hike for kids, 9-10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Open Spinning Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and continuing on Wednesdays, hosted by experienced spinners Susan Curtis and Sharon Vreeland, anyone interested in spinning wool into yarn welcome, knitters encouraged to bring current projects; Thistledown Shoppe, 419 N. St. Joseph, Suttons Bay; 271-9276.

Interlochen

Pianist Jon Nakamatsu, 8 p.m., $25; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Summer Music in the Gazebo, 7 p.m. performance by Chris Dominic, free, refreshments available; downtown Pellston.

Manitou Music Festival presents singer/songwriter Annie Gallup, 8 p.m., advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; Studio Stage, Lake Street, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; tickets at Lake Street Studios or Glen Arbor Art Association office, call 334-3179 or visit www.glenarborart.org.

Theater

Chicago-based Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents "All's Well That Ends Well," 7:30 p.m., $10 donation suggested for adults, additional donations accepted following the performance, audience encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, low beach chairs and dress appropriately for the weather; Waterfront Park, Performance Pavilion, M-168, Elberta; 882-5801.

Thursday, July 24

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediate, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; Bridge Park (this week only), downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.

Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., music with Emma Cook and Will Hendricks, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

"Trails Less Traveled" hike, 2 p.m. naturalist guided hike on the Nippising Trail, walk starts at trail at the railroad grade parking area; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Traverse City Orthodox Mission's Taste of Greece dinner, 4-8 p.m., dine in or drive-through take out, $14, tickets at the door or in advance from church members; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; 668-6583.

If Americans Only Knew Speaker Series presents "The Guantanamo Story" with attorney H. Candace Gorman, 7 p.m., Gorman will discuss her experiences and the conditions at the Guantanamo Bay prison, her representation of detainees there and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting them, free, public invited; Friends Meeting House, Fifth and Oak streets, TC.

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m., for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons, ages 13/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m. "Mardi Gras" theme with beads, beads and more beads, music by Life of the Party; downtown Alden.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Mardi Link, author of "When Evil Came to Good Hart"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Music

Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band concert, 7 p.m., free, Hull Park, behind the Traverse Area District Library, Woodmere Avenue, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center's main arena, TC.

World Class Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., featuring Jeanie Bryson and the New York All Stars, free, donations encouraged, bring picnics and chairs, handicap accessible; Rotary Park Pavilion, on the lake, downtown Cadillac; rain site is Cadillac Junior High auditorium; 779-3067, 642-1388 or www.cadillacmichigan.com.

Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring Rusty Blaides, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, South Elmwood, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the main Pavilions building.

Music House Museum "Presents" a chamber concert, 7:30 p.m., "Russian Romatics" by Michael Coonrod, $10 adults, $5 adges 6-15, free for ages 5/younger; Museum House Museum, Acme; 938-9300 or www.musichouse.org.

Theater

Northport Community Arts Center presents "West Side Story," 8 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Friday, July 25

Art

Art Leelanau art exhibit and sale opening night benefit for the Old Art Building, 5-8 p.m., tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door, includes hors d'oeuvres, and one drink, cash bar available, music by the John Lindenau quartet; Old Art Building, Leland; tickets available at Painted Bird, Suttons Bay; Leland Mercantile and Old Art Building, Leland, or charge by phone or make reservations, 256-2131.

Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., "Birds: Prints and Paintings" exhibit by Morgan Fisher, on view today and July 26; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Michigan Legacy Art Park FUNdraiser, 5 p.m., cookout dinner, wine and beer tastings, silent/live auctions, family activities, guided tours of the park, event closes with 7 p.m. performance by Shout Sister Shout, $22 adults, $10 children, $55 families, reservations required; Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville; in case of rain event will be indoors at Crystal Mountain Resort; for details or tickets, visit www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Dance

Dance Social, 7-8 p.m. East Coast Swing lesson, 8-10 p.m. open dancing, $10 per person; Dance Center's new Studio A, 225 E. 14th St., TC; 947-6820.

Etc.

Arcadia Daze, 5-kilometer run, pancake breakfast, kids' games, pony rides, steak fry, chicken barbecue, beverage tent, brats and hot dogs, entertainment and evening dancing, auto muster and more; Arcadia; 889-5555 or 889-0265.

Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 U.S. 31 North, Elk Rapids; 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Parade of Ponds, noon-8 p.m., featuring 14 ponds in Benzie County, $6 adults, free for ages 12/younger, to benefit Almira Township Lakefront Park, sponsored by Waterscapes Unlimited; tickets at Waterscapes, Lake Ann Grocery, the Gathering Place, Labadie's Summer Place Casuals, Benzie Chamber of Commerce and Frankfort Chamber of Commerce; for details or to volunteer, call Waterscapes, 275-3625.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Shady Lane Cellars hosts "TGIF," 5-8 p.m., live music; 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay; 947-8865.

Friday Night Live, 5:30-9 p.m., "All That Jazz" theme; East Front Street, downtown TC.

Book signing, 7-9 p.m., by Stephanie Mills, Jerry Dennis and John Knott, authors of "MIchigan: Our Land, Our Water, Our Heritage"; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Book presentation and signing, 7 p.m., by Lori Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, authors of "From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries"; Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223 or www.cottagebooks.com.

Rogers Observatory public viewing night, 9-11 p.m., free; Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.

Interlochen

Canadian Brass, 8 p.m., $24.50, $34.50, $39.50, $99.50; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Concert, 7 p.m., featuring Shout Sister Shout, $8 adults, $5 children, $20 families; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; www.michlegacyartpark.org.

Summerfest of Music concert, 8 p.m. "Music to Cure What Ails Ya" by Mustard's Retreat, $15 advance, $18 at the door; Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort; advance tickets at Betsie Bay Inn, Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; and Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC; for details, call 352-8090.

Mustard's Retreat, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 the day of the show; Betsie Bay Inn, Frankfort; tickets at Betsie Bay Inn, Phoenix Cafe, Beulah; Oryana Natural Foods Market, TC, or call 352-8090.

Theater

Riverside Shakespeare presents "Romeo & Juliet," 7 p.m., free, bring own seating; Waterwheel Park, Suttons Bay.

Saturday, July 26

Art

Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.

Traverse Bay Outdoor Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine, 120 artists and craftspeople, plus food and music; Northwestern Michigan College campus, East Front Street, TC

"Birds: Prints and Paintings" exhibit, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., by Morgan Fisher; Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery, 6000 Pine, Glen Arbor; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Stone carving demonstration, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., "Conversation on Stone Sculpture" with Tom Bowker; By the Bight Gallery and Studio, East Woolsey Lake and Snyder roads, north of Northport; 218-9976 or www.bythebight.com.

Dance

Blissfest Swing Dance, 6:45 p.m., Rustic Ballroom, Walloon Lake; 348-7-47 or www.blissfest.org.

Music in Mackinaw Concert Series, 7 p.m. showcase of dance techniques by Dance North; and 9 p.m. concert by the Genessee Valley Concert Band; free; Conkling Heritage Park, South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City; 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in front of the boat launch, downtown Frankfort.

Periwinkle Garden Club used book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., proceeds used for beautification of Frankfort's parks; Mineral Springs Park, under the picnic shelter, Frankfort; 352-7937.

"Snakes and Such" class, 10 a.m., meet reptilian friends up close, registration required; Grass River Natural Area, County Road 618, five miles south of Bellaire; 533-8314.

Summer Stories & Songs, 11 a.m. "Drummunity: Rhythmic Fun for Everyone," free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.

Horizon Books, 1-3 p.m. book signing by Marla Kay Houghteling, author of "The Blue House"; and 4-6 p.m. by Sonja Richards, author of "My Maize and Blue Day"; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Music

Kentucky Headhunters, 7 p.m., $15/$20; Leelanau Sands Showroom, Peshawbestown; (800) 585-3737, (800) 922-2WIN or visit www.casinow2win.com.

Fiddlers Restrung, 7:30 p.m. high musicians from Saline, Mich., performing traditional American folk and bluegrass music, $12 adults, $8 students through high school; The Opera House, 403 N. Huron, Cheboygan; 627-5841 or www.theoperahouse.org.

Irish band Fonn Mor, 7:30 p.m., $10, tickets on sale at 5 p.m. the day of the show, no food or beverages sold on site, patrons welcome to bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission; Aten Place, Old Mackinaw Trail, south of Cherry Hill Road, Boyne Falls; 549-2076 or www.atenplace.com.

Theater

Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre offers children's workshop, 10 a.m.-noon; Elberta Park, Elberta; for details, visit www.lakesideshakespeare.org, or call the Benzie County Visitors Bureau, 882-5801, or the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce, 352-7251.

Riverside Shakespeare presents "Romeo & Juliet," 6 p.m., free, bring own seating; Hannah Park, Sixth Street, TC.

Sunday, July 27

Art

Art Leelanau exhibit/sale to support the Old Art Building, noon-5 p.m., 95 participating artists, proceeds benefit new Web site update to provide "Your Link to Leelanau Art"; Old Art Building Leland; 256-2131.

Etc.

Arcadia Daze, 5-kilometer run, pancake breakfast, afternoon parade, Salt City Dixie Jazz Band performance, kids' games, pony rides, steak fry, chicken barbecue, beverage tent, brats and hot dogs, entertainment and evening dancing, auto muster and more; Arcadia; 889-5555 or 889-0265.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, open 1-4 p.m., four historic buildings furnished for a "step back in time'"; 9991 Marilla Road, three miles east of Copemish and four miles south of M-115;

Interlochen

World Youth Symphony Orchestra "Land of Hope and Glory with guest conductor Andrew Litton, 8 p.m., $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students; Kresge Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Otsu Japan Children's Choir benefit concert, 7 p.m., free-will offering collected to benefit Love INC of Manistee County's ministries; First Congregational Church, 412 Fourth St., Manistee.

Black Cat Concerts, 7 p.m., by Jill Jack and Billy Brandt, $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 students, free for ages 12/younger; Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Road, Charlevoix; advance tickets at the Woolly Bugger, 204 Bridge St., Charlevoix; 547-6945 or www.blackcatconcerts.com.

Manitou Music Festival presents folk group Mustard's Retreat, 8 p.m., advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; The Leelanau School, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Theater

Northport Community Arts Center presents "West Side Story," 3 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students; Northport Community Arts Center at Northport School, 104 S. Wing, Northport; 386-5001 or www.northportcac.org.

Riverside Shakespeare presents "Romeo & Juliet," 6 p.m., free, bring own seating; Hannah Park, Sixth Street, TC.

Monday, July 28

Art

Etc.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Tuesday, July 29

Art

"Get Animated" workshop and drop-in animation session, 1-4:30 p.m., workshop theme "What is Your Favorite Thing About Traverse City," for ages 8/older, $25, registration required; free drop-in flip-book/flip-face session, all ages; 122 S. Union TC; sponsored by The Art Place of Suttons Bay; for details or to register, call 271-0104.

Etc.

Tuesdays @ the Township "Kitchen Wizardry" program, 9-11:30 a.m. ages 5-9, noon-2:30 p.m. ages 10/older, each class limited to 18 students, learn to make "coffin sandwiches" and "wormy cupcakes" plus kitchen experiments like putty and slime, $2 class fee per child, registration required; Long Lake Fire Hall Classroom, 8870 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 946-2249.

"Games: Gaming Unplugged" with Robert Vanover, 1 p.m., board, card and yard games, designed to appeal to 7-11 year olds and adults open to new experiences, reservations requested so adequate supplies are available; Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 1:30 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

"Stories and Fragments in Verse" Poetry Night, 7:30 p.m., public welcome, free admission, sponsored by Friends of the Leelanau Township Public Library; at the library, 119 E. Nagonaba, Northport.

Manitou Music Festival presents Arts Collage I: Image & Sound, 8 p.m., Andrea Miao's new film "Sleeper Lake Fire," performance art by local artist Jamey Barnard, music by Gen Obata, advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; Studio Stage, Lake Street, Glen Arbor; rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Music

Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase concert, 7 p.m., featuring the CeCe Collins Motown Project from Detroit, free; First Street Beach Rotary Gazebo, Manistee; rain site Lions Pavilion at First Street Beach; 398-0704 or 723-2349.

Bobby Yang and his Unrivaled Players, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; advance tickets at InsideOut Gallery, Cuppa Joe's, Borders Books, Patisserie Amie, Oryana Natural Foods Market or 929-3254.

Theater

Wednesday, July 30

Art

Etc.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot B, South Union Street and Grandview Parkway, TC.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Evening on River Street, 6-9 p.m., River Street, Elk Rapids; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, (800) 626-7328, 264-8202 or www.elkrapidschamber.org.

Showing of local film "Blind Pursuit," 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., suggested donation $5; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; 631-2172 or www.blindpursuit.com.

Manitou Music Festival presents Art Collage II: Statement, Form & Movement, 8 p.m., contemporary dance and video pieces by Peter Sparling and Janet Lilly, poetry reading by Holly Wren Spaulding, music by Frank Pahl and the "Little Bang Theory" ensemble, advance tickets $13 Glen Arbor Art Association members, $15 non-members, at the door $16/$18; Studio Stage, Lake Street, Glen Arbor, rain site Glen Arbor Town Hall; 334-6112 or www.glenarborart.org.

Music

Jazz @ the Library, 7 p.m., series of live concerts with an educational component focusing on the jazz masters, free, public welcome, bring lawn chair; Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden (weather permitting), 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; 237-7360.

Theater

Thursday, July 31

Dance

Argentine Tango Class, 7-8 p.m., introductory class, registration, $10/person, $15/couple; Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 620-1485.

Tango class, 7-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9 p.m. intermediate, $10/person; Gallerie Medici, 535 W. Front, TC; 995-3633.

Etc.

Charlevoix Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., locally grown and produced items from 16 area farmers; East Park, downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101.

"Nature Scavenger Hunt" discovery nature hike for kids, 9 a.m., free, geared for ages 5-12, reservations required, sponsored by GT Conservation District; Oleson Pavilion, Sabin Pond Trailhead, east side of Cass Road, TC; 941-0960 or www.natureiscalling.org.

Summer program for kids and families, 11 a.m., learn about beneficial bugs with Sleeping Bear Dunes park rangers, free, no registration required; Glen Lake Community Library, Empire; 326-5361 or www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Bowers Harbor Vineyard tour, 1, 3, 5 p.m., $5 includes cheese and crackers; 2896 Bowers Harbor Road, TC; 223-7615.

Historical Traverse City walking tour, 7 p.m., $10 per person, registration required; GT Heritage Center, 322 Sixth, TC; 995-0313.

Book signing, 6 p.m., by Ann Patchett, author of "Run"; Saturn Booksellers, 133 W. Main St., Gaylord; (989) 732-8899 or www.saturnbooksellers.com.

Thursday Evening Stroll, 7-9 p.m. "Blast from the Past" theme, music by the Sunshine String Band, wear blue suede shoes and get ready to twist and shout; downtown Alden.

Interlochen

High School Musical Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls," 7 p.m., $20 adults, $16 seniors, $8 students; Corson Auditorium; (800) 681-5920, 276-7800 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.

Music

Grand Traverse Pavilions' Concert on the Lawn, 7 p.m., featuring country music by Dreamer Highway, free, concessions available, bring chairs or blankets for seating; GT Pavilions, South Elmwood, TC; in case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the main Pavilions building.

Theater

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