Updated Friday afternoons from the Record-Eagle's Arts & Entertainment Section
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Friday, Nov. 20
ART
Holiday Art Fair, 5-9 p.m., Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., hosted by Artcenter Traverse City; 941-9488, www.ArtcenterTraverseCity.com.
Holiday Art Bazaar opening, 4-9 p.m., Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-4337, www.crookedtree.org.
Opening reception, 5-8 p.m., City Studio, Eighth and Hastings, TC; Clay work by Kathryn Alford Brady, felt and jewelry by Jennifer Gretzmacher, paintings and painted objects by Char MacEachran and cards and drawings by Emily Woods.
Dance
Turkey Trot (the fox trot) with the Back Room Gang, hosted by the Cherryland Jazz Society, doors open at 5 p.m., music begins at 5:30 p.m., Traverse City Elks Club, 625 Bay St., near the corner of Division and Grandview Parkway; $12.95 includes appetizers and music.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
Etc.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission, more than 30 decorated trees, decorated electric fireplace and numerous items will be raffled or silent auctioned, Christmas Store where gifts, centerpieces and wreaths may be purchased, proceeds benefit KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources); Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Northport Public School; $3.
Fall fundraising dinner, 6 p.m., Front Porch Cafe, 9325 Main St., Ellsworth; admission by donation; 588-2000.
Writer's Conference focusing on creative writing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Northwestern Michigan College; $95 includes lunch; 995-1700.
"Kalkaska Goes Glacier Cruising" travel program, 6:30 p.m., outline of upcoming Celebrity Cruise Lines' cruise; Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Corla St., Kalkaska; call 258-5030.
"Gals, Glam and Glitz" fashion show as part of the Festival of Trees, presented by the Zonta Club of Traverse City, 7-10 p.m., Hagerty Center, TC; $40, www.zontatc.org.
Festival of Trees, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., presented by the Zonta Club of Traverse City, Hagerty Center, TC; $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under, special after-school rates 3-6 p.m., $1 students, $3 adults; Charles Murphy Small World Holiday Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; www.zontatc.org.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 7:30 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
MUSIC
Frank Vignola, guitarist, 7:30 p.m., West Shore Community College Center Stage Theatre, 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville; 843-5541, www.westshore.edu.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Life With Mother Superior," 7:30 p.m., presented by the Cathedral Players, inside St. Mary Cathedral School, Gaylord; $12 adults, $8 students and children; $22.50 Players Porch, includes dinner; tickets available at the high school or at the door.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 7 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Saturday, Nov. 21
ART
Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State St., hosted by Artcenter Traverse City; 941-9488, www.ArtcenterTraverseCity.com.
Holiday craft show and sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Grand Traverse Pavilions, 1000 Pavilions Circle, TC; 932-3032.
Art show and sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., City Studio, Eighth and Hastings, TC; Clay work by Kathryn Alford Brady, felt and jewelry by Jennifer Gretzmacher, paintings and painted objects by Char MacEachran and cards and drawings by Emily Woods.
Free holiday decorating class, 1 p.m., Art Van store, S. Airport Road; (888) 619-2199.
Dance
iDanse, the dance club at Northwestern Michigan College, hosts workshops and dances; 3 p.m. salsa workshop, 5 p.m. blue; $5 per person for one or both; social dance at 7 p.m., $5 for students, $10 for all others; (269) 209-9169.
MUSIC
Bob Bovee and Gail Heil in concert, 8 p.m., Browntown Hall, Coates Hwy., north of Manistee, $10 adults, $5 18 and under at the door; presented by Spirit of the Woods; 477-5381 or 723-2230; www.spiritofthewoods.org.
Tanglemere, in concert at the Back Porch Coffee House at the Front Porch Cafe, Ellsworth; $5 per person, $10 per family; light refreshments available; 622-2944.
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Thanksgiving focus, Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
Festival of Trees presented by the Zonta Club of Traverse City, noon-5 p.m., Hagerty Center, TC; $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under; pancake breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., $11 adult, $6 child; Short Films Big Message, 7 p.m., $15 includes entry into the Festival tree gallery; www.zontatc.org.
Cookie sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Bowen Holliday Auxiliary Post #35, 1231 Hastings St., TC; 920-5666.
Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.; $11 adults, $6 children; pictures with Santa noon-3 p.m., free admission, more than 30 decorated trees, decorated electric fireplace and numerous items will be raffled or silent auctioned, Christmas Store where gifts, centerpieces and wreaths may be purchased, proceeds benefit KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources); Northland Plaza, corner of M-72 and U.S. 131, Kalkaska.
Story hour, 10:30 a.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716, www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org.
A Scandinavian Christmas Luncheon and Bazaar, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., lunch $10 for adults, $5 children 12/younger, take-outs available, also crafts, holiday decorations, baked goods and more; Trinity Lutheran Church, Frankfort; 352-7521.
Dennos Museum Family Day and Concert, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., family art activities and gallery hunts, 1 p.m. "The Music and the Joy of Diversity" concert with Corky Siegel, $10 adults, $5 children 17/younger (includes Family Day activities); Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for tickets, call 995-1553 or go to www.dennosmuseum.org.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., Thanksgiving stories and paper bag turkey craft project, ages 4/older; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 923-8500.
Greening Up For The Holidays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road; recommended for adults and teens; 941-0960.
Toys for Tots kickoff, 2 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge; Santa arrives in a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter, Christmas carols, police and fire displays and more; 933-0344, www.toysfortots.org.
Tellebration at the Old Carnegie Library, 7-10 p.m., 451 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, $3/person, $5/couple, $7/family; 758-3123, www.petoskeylibrary.org.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 7:30 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Music
Children's Music with Kathryn Christian, noon-1 p.m.; Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Carrie Rodriguez Trio with opening act Romantica, doors open 7 p.m., Romantica takes the stage at 8 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door, $20 students, $40 reserved, $60 VIP, all ages welcome; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; advance tickets at Borders Books, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cuppa Joe and InsideOut, call 929-3254 or visit www.insideoutgallery.com, student tickets only sold online and at the gallery.
ISLAND presents The Hard Lessons Acoustic with special guests Samuel Seth Bernbard and May Erlewine, 7:30 p.m., $5 admission, Short's Brewery, Bellaire; 480-4515 or info@artmeetsearth.org.
Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $28 at the door, $22 Dennos Museum members; Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Life With Mother Superior," 7:30 p.m., presented by the Cathedral Players, inside St. Mary Cathedral School, Gaylord; $12 adults, $8 students and children; $22.50 Players Porch, includes dinner; tickets available at the high school or at the door.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 7 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Sunday, Nov. 22
ART
Art show and sale, noon-4 p.m., City Studio, Eighth and Hastings, TC; Clay work by Kathryn Alford Brady, felt and jewelry by Jennifer Gretzmacher, paintings and painted objects by Char MacEachran and cards and drawings by Emily Woods.
Etc.
Festival of Trees presented by the Zonta Club of Traverse City, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hagerty Center, TC; $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under; Sunday morning coffee, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; silent auction ends, 4 p.m.; www.zontatc.org.
Holiday Open House, beginning at noon, village of Suttons Bay; refreshments and activities in shops and galleries; 271-5077, www.suttonsbayarea.com.
Book signing, 2-4 p.m., by Phil Dickinson, author of "The Death and Life of a Rock Star," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Interlochen
Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution," 1 p.m., $9-$14; Corson Auditorium; 276-7800, (800) 681-5920 or http://tickets.interlochen.org.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 3 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
"Pirates of Penzance" at TC Central High School, 3 p.m. Adults $15, students $10; 933-3573.
Monday, Nov. 23
ART
Deadline for poster contest for the Festival of Trains for children ages 5-12; 995-0313 or e-mail gthc@charterinternet.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
ETC.
Nuts to You, preschool program,10-11:30 a.m.; Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road; 941-0960.
Baby Day at the State Theatre, 1 p.m., "An Education," PG-13. Lights up a bit, sound down a bit. Babies free, caregivers $5; 947-3446.
Lecture and travelogue, "Street Culture in China," 7 p.m., Dennos Museum/Janis Room; free; 995-1155.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
ETC.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716, www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org.
Thanksgiving Crafts and Decorations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr.; free with paid museum admission; 932-4526.
Fashion show and rock concert, 8 p.m., the Fireplace Inn, 5954 Karlin Road, Interlochen; 463-3032.
Thursday, Nov. 26
Etc.
Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, meals delivered starting at 11:15 a.m., public served 1-3 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple St., TC; for details, to arrange for transportation, volunteer, make a donation or to have a meal delivered, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner, serving starts at noon, everyone welcome, free-will offering appreciated; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.
Friday, Nov. 27
ART
Trunk show by Kelly Schmidt of Barking Dog Studio, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Crystal Crate and Cargo, Beulah; 882-5294, (800) 787-7366, www.crystalcrate.com.
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Etc.
Book signing, 2-5 p.m., by Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "Elves in Santa's Workshop," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-8 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
Holiday Trail Celebration, 5-9 p.m., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; music, food, family activities, winter coat drive; (800) 968-7686.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Nov. 28
ART
Open house, Bier Art Gallery, six miles south of Charlevoix in the red-and-white schoolhouse, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 547-2288.
Holly Berry Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Frankfort-Elberta High School; plus sales in downtown Frankfort and Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Betsie Bay Inn, 1-3 p.m.; 352-7251.
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., winter skin care experts on hand, Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Stafford's Downtown Petsokey Holiday Parade, 10 a.m.; grand marshal is Camp Daggett; 487-1188.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "Teddy Bear Social," bring teddy bear or soft toy for stories, songs, cookies, lemonade and "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" filmstrip, for the whole family; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 923-8500.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Mardi Link, author of "Isadore's Secret," Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223, www.cottagebooks.com.
Holiday open house, Village at Bay Harbor, noon-8 p.m. with tree-lighting at 6 p.m.; www.villageatbayharbor.com; 439-2000.
Preparing for Winter, all ages, a look at how nature gets ready, 1-2 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, 941-0960.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Wendy Stout O'Brien, author/cartoonist of "On the Spin Cycle," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-8 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
"Around Lake Michigan" feature film with filmmaker Dan Kelly and dancer/choreographer Gretchen Eichberger/Kudlak, 6-10 p.m., Mills Community House, Benzonia; free but seating is limited, 882-0460 or explore@ondesire.com.
Northport Merchants open house and Christmas tree lighting; 1:30-2:30 p.m., puppet workshop at Dolls & More, 2:30-3 p.m., story time at Brew North, 4:30-5:30 p.m., visits with Santa, 6-8:30 p.m. tree lighting and caroling; events in downtown Northport, tree is at the corner of Waukazoo and Nagonaba streets.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
Theater
Theatreworks USA presents "Click, Clack, Moo," 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, $11 adults, $6 children; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; tickets online at www.cityoperahouse.org, by calling 941-8082 or at the Opera House box office.
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 29
Etc.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Robin Fisher, author of "Perseverance of a Dream," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-4 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
St. Andrews Day Dinner, 5 p.m., Cottage Cafe, TC; sponsored by the St. Andrews Society of NW Michigan to celebrate Scottish heritage; 947-3902.
Music
Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson during intermission, no cover charge, select Chateau Chantal wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.
Monday, Nov. 30
music
A house concert featuring Storyhill, 6 p.m., Porter residence, $15; 499-4968 or e-mail sam@portherhouseproductions.com.
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