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Traverse City News and Events
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 22
NWS Presents Jason Matthews

NWS Presents Jason Matthews

7:00pm NWS presents An Evening with Jason Matthews at the CIty Opera House in Traverse CIty. Matthews will discuss his latest book Red Sparrow with host Doug Stanton. more

Thursday, May 23
Geek Breakfast

Geek Breakfast

8:00am Geek Breakfast at the Omelette Shoppe on E. Front in Traverse City. Casual, monthly networking event for the tech-minded community. more
Nonprofit Session: Developing at Evaluation Plan

Nonprofit Session: Developing at Evaluation Plan

12:00pm Professional development session for nonprofit organizations: "Developing an Evaluation Plan" at NMC's University Center in Traverse City. Presented by Northsky Nonprofit Network. $12. Registration required, online or by calling 929.3934. more
Vertical Tower Garden Presentation

Vertical Tower Garden Presentation

3:00pm 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

Grow Benzie Gardening Class

5:00pm 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. more
Business Start-Up Workshop in TC

Business Start-Up Workshop in TC

5:30pm 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. more
Live Music: Northern Natural

Live Music: Northern Natural

6:00pm Acid Jazz by Jimmy Olson at Northern Natural in downtown Traverse City. more
TC Backgammon Club Meets

TC Backgammon Club Meets

6:00pm The Traverse City Backgammon Club meets every Thursday at the Shine Cafe in the lower level of Horizon Books in Traverse City. more
Jazz Thursdays At Reflect Bistro

Jazz Thursdays At Reflect Bistro

7:00pm 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. more
Drop-In Legal Advice

Drop-In Legal Advice

7:00pm 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. more
TC Sings! Community Choir

TC Sings! Community Choir

7:00pm 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. more
Live Music: Little Bohemia

Live Music: Little Bohemia

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