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Interlochen Center for the Arts

  • Arts Academy Choral Ensembles
    November 7, 2009 - 7:30pm

    The Interlochen Arts Academy Choir performs at 7:30pm on Saturday, November 7 in Corson Auditorium. For tickets and information, visit tickets.interlochen.org or call the Interlochen box office at 800.681.5920.

Community Events

  • Meet Author Barbara Disborough
    11/07/2009
    Barbara Disborough, "The Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region" will be at the Kingsley Branch Library, Saturday, November 7th from 1 to 3pm. Included is tasting of chocolates & products from the Grand Traverse Region. There is no charge but attendees must be 21 years & older. Please reserve your spot by signing up at the Kingsley Branch Library.
  • ISLAND Benefit Concert
    11/07/2009

    Artcenter Traverse City will host a benefit concert for the Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design (ISLAND) on Saturday, November 7th at 7pm. Featuring Michael Beauchamp and the Barn Roughs, the concert will be held at Artcenter, 720 S. Elmwood Ave., Traverse City and all proceeds will benefit ISLAND. Visit www.ArtcenterTraverseCity.com for details.

  • Guitar Hero World Tour Tournament Play
    11/07/2009

    Guitar Hero World Tour Tournament Play will be held on Saturday, November 7th from 1 to 4pm for ages 12 and up at the Traverse Area District Library.    For further information call 932.8500.

  • Saturday Sampler "Pick a Winner!"
    11/07/2009

    Christopher Spear presents sports stories, "Pick a Winner!" at the Saturday Sampler at the Traverse Area District Library on Saturday, November 7th at 11am.   Recommended for ages 5 and up.    For further information call 932.8500.

  • Fall Scavenger Hunt
    11/07/2009

    A Fall Scavenger Hunt will be held on Saturday, November 7th from 10:30 to 11:30am at the Boardman River Nature Center. Test your nature detective skills as you and your team are challenged to a fall scavenger hunt!  Explore the trails of the 505-acre Natural Education Reserve and comb the area for signs of fall, learning about stewardship of the area in the process.  No registration required - just drop by at 10:30 a.m. for some fall fun.  A donation of $5 is suggested.   All ages welcome.    For further information call 941.0960 or visit www.NatureIsCalling.org.

  • Turkeys: Beyond Tetrazzini
    11/07/2009

    The wild turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America! This popularity stems from our tradition of eating the bird for Thanksgiving dinner. However, the turkey running around in the woods and the domestic turkey on our table are not the same. Come out for a hike and facts about the life style of this feathered and famous wild turkey on Saturday, November 7th at 1p at the Grass River Natural Area.  Please register by calling 533.8314. 

     

  • Fourth Annual Family Fun and Fitness Day
    11/07/2009

    The fourth annual Family Fun and Fitness Day will focus on pediatric obesity on Saturday, November 7th from 10am to 4pm on North Central's Petoskey campus in the Student and Community Resource Center.  Steve TePastte, MD, director of MESSA BCBS will offer two lectures on the Obesity Epidemic and Our Children at 11:30am and 1:30pm.  For more information call 439-6370. This event is free and open to the public.

  • Dickens' Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar
    11/07/2009

    First Congregational Church, located at the intersection of Center Road and Peninsula Drive in Traverse City, will host its annual Dickens' Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar on Saturday, November 7th from 9am to 4pm.  Handicrafts from area artists and craftsmen will be featured throughout the church.  A salad buffet luncheon will be served in Fellowship Hall from 11am to 1:30pm; cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children.

  • 3rd Annual Underwater Summit
    11/07/2009

    The Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve will present its 3rd Annual Underwater Summit "Maritime Discoveries in Northwest Michigan" on Saturday, November 7th at the Waterfront Conference Center in Traverse City.  A cash bar begins at 5:30pm with dinner at 6:15pm. Ticket prices are $35 for students, $59 for adults, 2 Adults for $90 or a table of 8 for $300. Tickets are available by calling 267.9244.

  • Breathe Owl Breath and Sean Hayes
    11/07/2009

    Cosmic Empire presents a night of magic and revelry at the City Opera House as the San Franciscan singer/songwriter Sean Hayes brings his rootsy, ambient folk music to Traverse City this Saturday, November 7th at 7 pm. The Michigan band "Breathe Owl Breathe" will open for Hayes. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; available for purchase at Oryana, the City Opera House Box Office, and online at www.cityoperahouse.org. For more information, contact Jared Volz at 517.974.4273.

  • Northern Michigan Brass Band
    11/08/2009

    The Northern Michigan Brass Band will present a concert entitled "Partita for Brass Band" on Sunday, November 8th at 3pm at First Congregational Church in Traverse City. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available online at www.TreaTickets.com and at the door.

  • 13th Annual Poets' Night Out
    11/08/2009

    The public is invited to attend the 13th Annual Poets' Night Out, a poetry reading at the Traverse City Opera House, 106 E. Front St. on Sunday, November 8th from 7 to 8:30pm.  Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for seniors/students. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit http://www.poetsnightout.org/ or contact Sandy at 932.8500.

  • English as a Second Language
    11/09/2009
    Dr. Charles Webb continues his English as a Second language classes for adults at Peninsula Community Library. Classes run on Mondays at 7pm beginning November 9th. No fee and no need to register. For additional information call 223.7700.
  • Grand Traverse Humanists meeting
    11/09/2009
    The next meeting of the Grand Traverse Humanists will be Monday, November 9. Larry Dean will update us on hot topics in Humanism with a report on his experiences at this year’s American Humanists Association conference. We’ll also hold elections and invite member participation in planning for the coming year. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere. Admission is free. For details call 620-1225.
  • Poet/Musician Joy Harjo
    11/09/2009

    In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, the Cultural Awareness Team, in cooperation with the Women's Resource Center and the Creative Writing Club, will be bringing poet/musician Joy Harjo to the West Shore Community College campus on Monday, November 9th at 12:30pm in the Center Stage Theater.  This event is free and open to the public.  For more information about her performance, contact Professor John Wolff at 843.5979.

  • Film and Panel Discussion
    11/09/2009

    The State Theater, in downtown Traverse City, will host an evening of film and panel discussion Monday, November 9 at 6pm to raise awareness of the issues of prescription drug abuse and opioid fatality prevention in our community and to help reduce the stigma associated with addiction.  Films featured will be, "One Woman's Story", Project Lazarus and Worth Saving.    For further information call 313-8382.

  • Veteran's Day
    11/11/2009

    Superintendent Dusty Shultz is pleased to announce that all U.S. military veterans and current members of the U.S. armed forces and their families are invited to enjoy Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore free of charge on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th.  For more information, please call the National Lakeshore at 326.5134 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/slbe.

  • Nurses RN-AIM Meeting
    11/12/2009
    The Registered Nurses Association In Michigan will meet November 12th for dinner and a program on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. The event will be held from 6 to 8:30pm at Scott's Harbor grill, 12917 S. West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City. Guest speaker will be Cynthia Nichols, PhD of the Munson Sleep Disorders Center. A one hour certificate of attendance will be awarded to those attending. Registration is required. For details or to register, call 649.3730.
  • The Beverly Hillbillies
    11/13/2009

    The Beverly Hillbillies will be performed at Benzie Central High School Auditorium on November 13-14 at 7pm.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors/students.  Call 325.3063 ext 3225 for more information.

Continuing Program

  • A Tale of Two Cities
    11/11/2009

    The Traverse City West Senior High School Advanced Theatre Students will perform Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" on November 6th and 7th and November 12th - 14th.  All performances will begin at 7:30pm in the TC West Senior High School Auditorium, 5376 North Long Lake Road. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and adults 65 years and older.  To purchase tickets please contact the TC West Senior High School Box Office at 933-7509 or www.tcaps.net/wsh for ticket information.

  • 42nd Annual Madrigal Dinner
    11/12/2009

    The 42nd annual Madrigal Dinner celebration will be hosted by The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City.  This family feast will begin Wednesday evening, December 2, and continue Thursday evening, December 3, and Friday evening, December 4.  The presentation features everything from roast beef through plum pudding, accompanied by a variety of entertainment.  Please call the church office for tickets or further information.  The office hours are Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, and the number is 946-5680.