Almanac
Interlochen Center for the Arts
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November 20, 2009 - 7:30pm
The Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution" at 7:30pm on Friday, November 20 in Corson Auditorium. For tickets and information, visit tickets.interlochen.org or call the Interlochen Box Office at 800.681.5920.
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November 21, 2009 - 7:30pm
The Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution" at 7:30pm on Saturday, November 21 in Corson Auditorium. For tickets and information, visit tickets.interlochen.org or call the Interlochen Box Office at 800.681.5920.
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November 22, 2009 - 1:00pm
The Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Ensemble and Orchestra present "Dance Revolution" at 1pm on Sunday, November 22 in Corson Auditorium. For tickets and information, visit tickets.interlochen.org or call the Interlochen Box Office at 800.681.5920.
Community Events
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11/20/2009
The public is invited to enjoy a "Chance to Dance" on Friday, November 20th from 10pm to midnight at Northwestern Michigan College in the NMC Physical Education Building. Beginners and experienced dancers are invited to come enjoy an eclectic mix of dance styles including waltz, blues, swing/jittterbug, slowdance, tango, Latin, and more. Participants will practice learned steps and discover new ones with dance instructor Mykl Werth and others on hand to assist. Admission is $5 at the door. No partner necessary. Wear slippery-soled shoes. For further information call 995-1700.
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11/20/2009
The public is invited and welcome to celebrate the winter season with a holiday shopping experience, perfect for those looking for a unique and special gift Friday, November 20th from 5 to 9pm and Saturday, November 21st from 10am to 5pm at the Park Place Hotel "Dome". For further information visit www.ArtcenterTraverseCity.com.
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11/20/2009
The Front Porch Cafe will be holding a Fall Fundraising Dinner on Friday, November 20th at 6pm. The dinner features roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, homemade roll, dessert and beverage. Reservations are required by calling 588.2000. The Front Porch is a non-profit community cafe located on the Breezeway at 9325 Main Street in Ellsworth. Dinner is by donation.
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11/20/2009
Frank Vignola, will perform as part of West Shore Community College's 25th Anniversary Performing Arts Series on Friday, November 20th at 7:30pm in the Center Stage Theater. Tickets for the concert are on sale now at the WSCC Box Office and may be reserved by calling 843.5507.
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11/20/2009
Join national and regional writers for a day focused on creative writing on Friday, November 20th from 9am to 5pm. Hosted by Northwestern Michigan College in partnership with Michigan Writers, the "Courting the Muse - Writer's Conference" will be held at the NMC Oleson Center. Designed for the beginner, the established writer, and all those in-between, the day includes presentations and workshops designed to inspire and challenge your writing. The cost for the day is $95 and includes lunch. For information and to register visit www.nmc.edu/ees or call 995.1700.
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11/20/2009
On Friday, November 20th at noon in the library at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey Pete Olson, Ph.D., director of North Central's allied health program, will examine the border between medicine and literature with an eye to discovering how each affects the other, and how a greater understanding of each enhances the art and science of the other. He will talk about how each of us has the opportunity to write the last chapters of our lives. Cost to attend is $9 including lunch. Call 348.6600 to make a reservation.
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11/21/2009
On Saturday, November 21st, the Traverse City West Senior High School student newspaper, The Occidentalist, will host an arts and crafts show and used book sale from 10am to 4pm in the TC West Senior High School Commons Area, 5376 North Long Lake Road. Families and community members are invited to attend. All proceeds benefit TC West Senior High School student newspaper. Please contact Laura at 933.7795 for more information.
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11/21/2009Trinity Lutheran Church, 955 James Street in Frankfort is hosting their Scandinavian Luncheon and Bazaar on Saturday, November 21st from 11am to 1:30pm. The luncheon includes Norwegian Meatballs, Apple Salad, and Scandinavian Desserts, plus sides. Adults are $10, children under 12 are $5. Proceeds support several local human service organizations. Take out meals available. For additional information call 352.7521.
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11/21/2009Join Peninsula Community Library staff members on Saturday, November 21st from 10:30am to noon for a morning of old fashioned board games. Snack on treats, play from the Peninsula Community Library staff's personal collection or bring your own favorites. Bring your friends! For additional information call 223.7700.
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11/21/2009
Join Barb DeGraeve for Thanksgiving stories and Make a Paper Bag Turkey for a Thanksgiving centerpiece on Saturday, November 21st at 11am at the Traverse Area District Library. Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their "big people" are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes! For further information call 932.8500.
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11/21/2009
First Congregational Church Traverse City will host a benefit concert featuring the Psalm 21 Praise Team on Saturday, November 21st at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall worship center. An offering will be received and desserts sold to benefit Operation Christmas Child with the goal of funding the shipping costs of Christmas shoeboxes. The church is located at the intersection of Peninsula Dr. and Center Rd. at the base of Old Mission Peninsula. All are welcome. For further information call 947.6698.
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11/21/2009
Greening up the Holidays will be held on Saturday, November 21st from 10:30 to 11:30am at the Boardman River Nature Center. From your holiday purchases to your wrapping of choice, consider a variety of alternatives to help "green up" your holidays! Prepare your home for the holiday season with environmental stewardship in mind. Bring your own "green" ideas to share and leave with many new ones to pass along! Recommended for adults & teens. A $5 donation is suggested. For further information call 941.0960 or visit www.NatureIsCalling.org.
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11/21/2009
The Michigan Land Use Institute's Get Farming! project presents a free workshop for growers interested in Community Supported Agriculture on Saturday, November 21st from 9am to 4pm at Michigan Works, 1209 Garfield, in Traverse City. Please pre-register for the program by calling 941.6584.
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11/21/2009
iDanse, NMC's Dance Club, is having its fourth semiannual dance at the Traverse City Opera House in downtown Traverse City. On Saturday, November 21st there will be workshops starting at 3pm for Salsa and 5pm for Blues. These workshops will be led by Mykl Werth, NMC Dance Instructor, and his assistant, Kristi Spencer. The workshops are $5 a person for one or both. The social dance starts at 7pm and will include a variety of Swing, Salsa, Tango, and Blues music. The cost is $5 for a student and $10 for all others. There will be a Cash Bar, light snacks, free photography, and the dancing will go until midnight. For further information call 269.209.9169.
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11/21/2009
The Zonta Pancake Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, November 21st in the Hagerty Center at the Great Lakes Campus with a seating at 9am and 11am. Tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for children. Go to http://www.zontatc.org/ or call 800-836-0717 for tickets or for more information.
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11/21/2009
The Dennos Museum Center announces a Family Concert with Corky Siegel on Saturday, November 21st at 1pm and accompanying Family Day Activities. Family Day art activities and gallery hunts in the Museum are included in the ticket price and will take place between 11am and 3pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 18, available at http://www.dennosmuseum.org/ or by calling 995.1553.
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11/22/2009A Holiday concert by the Cadillac Symphony Orchestra with the A.M.E.N. Chorus, under the direction of Harvey Lucas and guest orchestral conductor, Kyle Nester will be held on Sunday, November 22nd at 3pm at the Cadillac Community Schools Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, available from the box office on the afternoon of the concert.
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11/23/2009
Friends at the Carnegie present The Uncommon Loon with Jeff Lange, owner of Morning Star Jewelry Repair and Design in Petoskey. Follow a Round Lake Loon family through the nesting season. Find out what other species share the same wetland habitat. And what is the importance of the South Round Lake Marsh? This DVD and lecture presentation will be held on Monday, November 23rd at 7pm at the Carnegie building at 451 E. Mitchell Street. Admission is free. Call the Library for more information at 758.3100.
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11/23/2009
Peepers, a weekly fun and educational program is designed to foster the exploration of nature in preschoolers will be held on Tuesday, November 23rd from 10 to 11:30am at the Boardman River Nature Center for "Nuts to You". Preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their parents will explore seasonal nature themes with experienced early childhood educators and naturalists. Each morning will include indoor and outdoor activities - so dress for the weather! Cost is $3 per child per session. For further information call 941.0960 or go online at www.natureiscalling.org/.
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11/23/2009
The Newcomers Men's Book Club will meet on Monday, November 23rd from 10am in the lower level of Horizon Books. The selection is The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan. Contact Pete Albers at 922.7289 for additional information or visit http://www.gtnewcomers.org/.
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11/23/2009The Manistee Community Band will be performing its annual fall concert on Monday, November 23rd at 7:30pm in the Manistee High School Auditorium. The High School is located at 525 12th Street in Manistee. For additional information call 723.2745.
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11/24/2009
The Health Education Institute, a partnership between Northwestern Michigan College and Munson Medical Center is offering a four-week NIA (neuromuscular integrative action) class on Tuesdays beginning November 24th. Sessions will be from 5:30 to 6:30pm in Munson Community Health Center's Classroom D. Cost is $45. Participants should wear comfortable clothing for movement. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 995.1700.
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11/24/2009Come on Tuesday, November 24th to the Tuesday Book Chat which meets in the Catton Room at the Benzonia Public Library at 11am. Instead of all reading the same book, participants describe what they have been reading and get inspired to read new things. For more information call 882.4111.
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11/25/2009
The Great Lakes Children's Museum will be offering special holiday craft activities for children of all ages on Wednesday, November 25th from 10am to 2pm. The Museum will offer craft projects such as centerpieces, place mats, and more. This event is free with paid Museum admission and is appropriate for children of all ages with adult supervision. Admission is $6 per person for everyone age two and up, and free for children under age two. For further information call 932-4526.
Continuing Program
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11/20/2009
Zonta Festival of Trees will be held November 20-22 at the Hagerty Center. Public Viewing Hours will be held Friday from9am to 5pm, Saturday from noon to 5pm and Sunday from 9am to 4pm. General Admission Prices are $5 for adults, children 12 and under are $3. Tickets to all events are available on our website at http://www.zontatc.org/ or by calling 800-836-0717 or at http://www.treatickets.com/.
State Theatre
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11/24/2009
The State Theatre in Traverse City presents the next Baby Day movie, "An Education," rated PG-13 and showing Tuesday, November 24th at 1pm. The house lights will be up a bit, and the sound will be down a bit. Babies are free, and tickets for caregivers are just $5. For info., call the Box Office at 947.3446 or visit http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/statetheatre/?page=comingsoon#education.
