05/18/2007

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Dance concerts at Dennos Museum

Dancers from Traverse City's Dance Arts Academy will perform in Spring Concerts today and Saturday in Milliken Auditorium. Call 941-4234.

Musical tribute honors a father

The Jeff Haas Quintet with special guest George Benson will perform a tribute show to Haas' father, Karl Haas, Saturday at 8 p.m. at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Call 941-8082.

Time to do the barbecue

The annual Northwestern Michigan College Barbecue is Sunday on the college's main campus in Traverse City, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with food, live entertainment, exhibits, an alumni reception, children's games and activities and more. Call 995-1020.

'Hay Fever' is spreading

Noel Coward's "Hay Fever” goes into its final weekend on the mainstage at Old Town Playhouse, with performances tonight and Saturday evening. Call 947-2210.

Boat show along the water

The first In-Water Boat Show will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Elk Rapids. Call 264-8174.

Museum sponsors Family Boating Day

The Great Lakes Children's Museum is sponsoring free boat safety inspections as part of Family Boating Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 932-4526.

Nature North III at Civic Center

The Nature North III conservation event will be held at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 271-3738.

Children's shows at TC West

"An Evening of Children's Theatre” will be presented today and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Traverse City West High School. Call 933-7509.

Meet the llamas at Snow Moon Ranch

Families are invited to a free day of hands-on activities involving llamas and alpacas on Saturday and Sunday, with activities including demonstrations, training and competitions at Snow Moon Ranch near Burdickville. Call 228-6128.