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Thursday, May 23, 2013

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Thursday, May 23

Vertical Tower Garden Presentation

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm World's 1st Aeorponic Vertical Tower Garden presentation. Led by Nancy Kroupa at the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce. Open to the public. More info, 946.7877.

Grow Benzie Gardening Class

5:00 pm Grow Benzie (5885 M-115) offers "Gardening 101" class: Planning, Planting and Composting. Free, open to the public. SIgn up by calling 231.882.9801. Details

Business Start-Up Workshop in TC

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Business Start-Up Workshop offered by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center in Traverse City. Workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to manage and lead a company as well as evaluate market and sales potential for products/services. Also financing, business planning and more. Held at NMC's Aero Park campus. Free, pre-register by calling 922.3780 or emailing sharongordon@nwm.cog.mi.us. Details

Live Music: Northern Natural

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Acid Jazz by Jimmy Olson at Northern Natural in downtown Traverse City. Details

TC Backgammon Club Meets

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Traverse City Backgammon Club meets every Thursday at the Shine Cafe in the lower level of Horizon Books in Traverse City. Details

Jazz Thursdays At Reflect Bistro

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jazz Thursdays at the Reflect Bistro, inside Cambria Suites in Traverse City. Grand Rapids trumpeter Chris Lawrence joins the Jeff Haas Trio for an evening of jazz classics and originals. Jeff Haas on piano, bassist Jack Dryden and drummer/harmonicat Randy Scott Marsh. No cover. Details

Drop-In Legal Advice

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Need legal advice or have questions? Drop-In Thursdays hosted by Smith Legal Services in Traverse City. Located at 820 Duell Road (behind Walgreen's @ S. Airport & Garfield). Refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. 231.649.4640. Details

TC Sings! Community Choir

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm New community choir TC Sings! at the Grand Traverse Circuit in Traverse City. Evening session meets every Thursday through May 30. All voices welcome! Founder and director is Heather Kingham. TC Sings is a member of the Ubuntu Choir Network. $79. New members can join at anytime, fees prorated, and sliding scale & scholarships available. Details

Live Music: Little Bohemia

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live music with Billy Strings & Don Julin at Little Bohemia in Traverse City. 946.6925.

Live Music: Phil's

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live music with Miriam Pico & David Chown at Phil's On Front in downtown Traverse City. Details

Live Comedy at Turtle Creek

9:00 pm - 10:30 pm Laugh Your Heine Off live comedy series every Thursday in Level 3 Lounge at Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg. Featuring Mike Baldwin & Stefan Davis. No cover. Must be 18 years or older. Details

Friday, May 24

Traverse Bay Christian School Hosts Walk-a-thon

10:45 am - 11:15 am Traverse Bay Christian School Walk-a-thon. Join students and staff for walking, jogging and running. All proceeds go toward the school's operating fund. Lunch available with purchase. The school is located at 1895 Keystone Rd. N. More info by calling 929.9504. Details

Veterans Memorial Service

12:00 pm Long Lake Township's Veterans Memorial Service at Linwood Cemetery on Church Road. TC USCG Commander Joseph Buzzella is the guest speaker. Public welcome.

Perrin Brewing Release at 7 Monks

12:00 pm Perrin Brewing Release Day at 7 Monks in downtown Traverse City. Five draft selections available. Perrin is located in Grand Rapids. Details

Book Signing at GT Lighthouse

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Book signing by Vic Eichler at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Northport. Author of the books Peter and His Pet Petoskey Stone, Morel Mushrooms in Michigan and Other Great Lakes States, Charlevoix Stones and Other Beachcomber Treasures of Northern Michigan. Details

All Ages Happy Hour

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm All Ages Happy Hour every Friday at Cherry Republic in downtown Traverse City. Sangria, live music and kids activities. Details

World Championship Sparring at Trigger Boxing

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Watch world championship sparring at Trigger Boxing Gym in Traverse City. Meet/get a photo with Adonis Stephenson, Jonathon Banks and head Kronk trainer Javon "Sugar" Hill. Local wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres. Suggested donation $100. Proceeds go to TC At Risk Boxing, a 501(c)3 organization. Details

Benefit For Abby at City Opera House

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm A Benefit in Song and Dance at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Raises money for Abby, a local 13-year-old girl battling brain cancer. Cash bar, ADA seating available, donations graciously accepted. Underwritten by Bonek Insurance Agency of Suttons Bay.

Vinyl Night at ER Town Hall

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Vinyl Night at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Proceeds benefit the hall's "Chairity" drive to raise money for new comfortable seats. Bring your old and new vinyl LP records to spin and share musical memories. Sponsored by Heartbeat Power Products with a cash bar offered by Siren Hall. $5 suggested donation. Details

Family Art Night: Sundials

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Art Night at Blackbird Arts in Traverse City. Make a unique sundial out of clay for your garden. $15 includes all materials, instruction and firings. All ages, register online or by calling 231.421.8085. Details

Cherry Capital Con

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cherry Capital Con 2013 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme. Tickets available at the door or at Top Comics (516 E. 8th St.) in Traverse City. Further details/schedule online. cherrycapitalcon.com Details

Benefit Dinner For Leelanau Historical Society

6:30 pm Grand Re-Opening Dinner to benefit the Leelanau Historical Society at Bella Fortuna North in Lake Leelanau. Four-course menu featuring classic Florentine food paired with Tuscan wines; live music. $100 per person. Call 994.2400 for reservations. Details

Belly Dance At Zakey

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kimmy O, award-winning belly dance artist, performs belly dance at Zakey restaurant in downtown Traverse City. Details

Live Music: Horizon Books

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Live music with Josh Rose at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City. Folk and pop singer/songwriter. Details

Live Music: Little Bohemia

8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Live music with Willie & Wannabe at Little Bohemia in Traverse City.

Live Music: Phil's

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Live music with Elizabeth Rivers & Al Jankowski at Phil's On Front in downtown Traverse City. Details

Saturday, May 25

Bayshore Marathon

7:00 am 31st Annual Bayshore Marathon. Annual spring run up the Old Mission Peninsula. Half-marathon and 10K runs also. Details

Yard Sale Fundraiser for Haiti

8:00 am - 4:00 pm Yard Sale at Traverse Bay United Methodist Church (1200 Ramsdell St.) in Traverse City. Fundraiser for Haiti children's orphanage.

Car Show in Northport

8:00 am - 4:00 pm Cars in the Park at Haserot Park in Northport.

Downtown TC Farmers Market

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market in Traverse City. Located in City Parking Lot B & T, between Cass and Union streets.

Birding With Keith

8:30 am Birding with Keith at the Michigan Legacy Art Park in Thompsonville. Led by ornithologist Keith Westphal. Bring binoculars to spot birds that make the 30-acre preserve home each spring. $10, free for 17 and under with a paying adult. Register online of by calling 231.378.4963. Details

Open Knitting at Wool & Honey

9:00 am - 11:00 am Open knitting, crocheting and spinning at Wool & Honey in Cedar every Saturday. Special deals. 228.2800. Details

Conquer The Village Mountain Bike Race

9:00 am Conquer The Village mountain bike race & fundraiser at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Multi-lap short loop, high intensity. Food, beverages, family fun, prizes. Benefit for Hickory Hills Ski Area. Details

Elk Rapids Arts and Crafts Show

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Elk Rapids Arts and Crafts Show. More than 60 artists and crafters. Also, food and family fun. Hosted by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Details

Interlochen Library Plant Sale

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friends of the Interlochen Public Library hold their annual plant sale. Proceeds support children's programs and activities. Hanging baskets, annuals, perennials available at Ric's Corner (intersection of U.S. 31 and M-137). Details

Belly Dance Class

9:30 am - 10:30 am Belly Dance and Drill Class with Kimmy O,award-winning belly dance performer, choreographer and instructor. Class held at Crystal Bindi Studio at Logan's Landing in Traverse City. Details

"Leland Air" Plein Air Event

10:00 am Plein Air paining event and exhibit at the Leelanau Community Cultural Center at the Old Art Building in Leland. See artists painting in and around Leland during the day. Then, a reception and sale of paintings "fresh off the easel" from 6-8:30 p.m. More details online. Details

Cherry Capital Con

10:00 am - 7:00 pm Cherry Capital Con 2013, comic book and pop culture expo, at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme. Tickets available at the door or at Top Comics (516 E. 8th St.) in Traverse City. Further details/schedule online. cherrycapitalcon.com Details

Family Day at Saving Birds Thru Habitat

10:00 am Family Day at Saving Birds Thru Habitat. Conservation-related hikes and games. Held at the Habitat Discovery Center (5020 N. Putnam Rd.) in Omena. More info, 271.3738. Details

Blessing of the Pets

11:00 am 5th Annual Blessing of the Pets at Marina Park in Northport.

Hawthorne Vineyards Grand Opening

11:00 am - 8:00 pm Hawthorne Vineyards grand opening celebration. Located at 1000 Camino Maria Dr. on the Old Mission Peninsula. Tastings, music featuring The Accidentals (1-3 p.m.) and Greg Seaman (4-8 p.m.). Details

Anniversary Pig Roast At Gill's Pier Winery

11:00 am - 6:00 pm 9th Anniversary Pig Roast at Gill's Pier Vineyard and Winery in Leland. Wine, food and music with Miriam Pico & David Chown (2-5pm). gillspier.com Details

Orchids By The Bay Show

12:00 pm - 5:30 pm Orchids By The Bay Show & Sale at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City. Displays, orchids for sale, silent auction, book sale. Free, donations appreciated. Details

Horizon Books Celebrates 20 Years

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Horizon Books celebrating 20 years at its current location in downtown Traverse City. Store hosting a songwriting contest; area songwriters perform their creations in honor of Horizon Books and the years of musical entertainment in the Shine Cafe. Details

Live Music: Elks Club

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Live music with Ryan Harcourt at the Elks Club in Traverse City.

Artist Reception at Center Gallery

6:00 pm Reception for Ada-based artist Jamie Miller's exhibit "North" at Center Gallery (6023 S. Lake St.) in Glen Arbor. Paintings in oil on canvas. Exhibit runs through June 27. More info, 334.3179. Details

Live Music: Shimmers

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live music with Hidden Agenda at Shimmers On The Bay at the Holiday Inn in Traverse CIty. Details

An Evening in Verona in Frankfort

7:00 pm Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre presents An Evening in Verona at the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort. Music of wandering minstrels, local food and wine, interactive scenes performed by the company. 10th anniversary season fundraising event for northern Michigan's own professional Shakespeare Company. $25. Details

Movie Night at GT Lighthouse

7:00 pm Movie Night at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Northport. Bring chairs and blankets and catch "Cars" projected onto the lighthouse. Movie begins at dusk. Popcorn and refreshments for sale, admission is free. Details

Live Music: Little Bohemia

8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Live music with The Corvairs at Little Bohemia in Traverse City.

Live Music: Poppycock's

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Live music with Jerry Cameron & Younce Guitar Duo at Poppycock's in downtown Traverse City. Details

Live Music: InsideOut Gallery

9:00 pm - 1:00 am One Hot Robot live at InsideOut Gallery in TC's Warehouse District. Massive dance party featuring in-crowd dance performances by the Urban Elements Dance Crew. 18+ show. $5 cover. Details

"Good on Paper" Improv Comedy

11:00 pm "Good on Paper" improv troupe performs the final show of its third season at the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. One hour of completely improvised comedy entirely off of audience suggestions. $5. Coffee and donuts provided. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. oldtownplayhouse.com Details

Sunday, May 26

Cherry Capital Con

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cherry Capital Con 2013 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme. Tickets available at the door or at Top Comics (516 E. 8th St.) in Traverse City. Further details/schedule online. cherrycapitalcon.com Details

Community Yoga

10:00 am Community Yoga at The Grand Traverse Circuit in Traverse City. Ongoing. $5 donation. 231.421.5963. Details

Om Gentle Yoga Class

10:30 am Shanti School of Yoga offers a free Om Gentle Yoga class. Ideal for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat (rental available). Shanti School of Yoga is located at Logan’s Landing in Traverse City, 231-632-0615. Details

Orchids By The Bay Show

11:00 am - 4:00 pm Orchids By The Bay Show & Sale at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City. Displays, orchids for sale, silent auction, book sale. Free, donations appreciated. Details

Book Launch at Crystal Crate & Cargo

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Chef Jim Voltz launches his new book "Simple Meals on the Porch" at Crystal Crate & Cargo in downtown Beulah. The book is the fourth in a series of local cooking and entertaining books. Details

Blessing of the Boats

1:30 pm Blessing of the Boats on West End Beach in front of Bayview Wesleyan Church. Any size and type; "if you can float it, we well devote it." Also, food and games. Details

Info Meeting: Dragonfly Sail Transport Co.

2:00 pm Dragonfly Sail Transport Co. hosts a casual gathering about the new venture "trading fare by sail" at Brew North in Northport. Details

Fountain Point Family Bluegrass/Folk Picnic

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Bluegrass/Folk Picnic at Fountain Point lakefront resort in Lake Leelanau. Gates open at 2 p.m., music starts at 3 p.m. featuring Detour, Stephen MacNeil, Billy Strings & Don Julin and the True Falsettos. $25 advance, $30 day of, kids free. TIckets at Oryana, online or by calling 256.9800. Details

Live Music: Shimmers

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Live music with Hidden Agenda at Shimmers On The Bay at the Holiday Inn in Traverse CIty. Details

Monday, May 27

Here Comes The Sun Party

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Here Comes The Sun Party on the patio of The Cove and Rick's American Cafe in Leland. Detroit-based Hidden Agenda Band performs 1-5 p.m.

Outdoor Farmers Market

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Outdoor Farmers Market every Monday through October on the Piazza at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Live music, too. Details

Family Yoga Mondays

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Family Yoga Mondays at the Grand Traverse Circuit in Traverse City. $5 for each participant, with a max. of $10 for families. Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat and a blanket. Questions? Email Tara at Tara@gtcircuit.org. Details

Open Mic At LFC

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Mic Nite at Left Foot Charley at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Details

Tuesday, May 28

BNI Networking Group Meeting

7:00 am - 8:30 am Networking organization BNI meets at the Elks Lodge (625 Bay Street) in Traverse City. Members share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Visitors welcome. Call Brian Lynch of Farm Bureau Insurance with questions, 947.9452. Details

Live Jazz At Stella

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Live jazz featuring local musicians at Trattoria Stella at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. 929.8989. Details

Live Music: Little Bohemia

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm TC Celtic plays Little Bohemia in Traverse City. 946.6925.

Wednesday, May 29

PowerLeads Meeting At Flap Jack Shack

7:30 am - 8:30 am PowerLeads Networking Group Meeting at the FlapJack Shack (3980 U.S. 31 S.) in Traverse City. Openings available in several professional categories. Join as a referral partner. Guests welcome. Contact Nancy Holtom of SendOutCards for more info, 929.3373.

Community Composting Day

10:00 am Community Composting Day at Oryana, in partnership with Carter's Compost and Bay Area Recycling. Bay Area Recycling giving away compost (1 bucket per person while supplies last) from 10 a.m. to noon, also learn about its compost soil delivery service. Then, 4:30-7 p.m., Carter's Compost gives a composting demo. Details

TC Sings! Community Choir

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm New community choir TC Sings! at the Grand Traverse Circuit in Traverse City. Daytime session meets every Wednesday through May 29. All voices welcome! Founder and director is Heather Kingham. TC Sings is a member of the Ubuntu Choir Network. $79. New members can join at anytime, fees prorated, and sliding scale & scholarships available. Details

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