Dates

nov saturday ANNUAL UNITED METH13 ODIST WOMEN HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 9am-3pm, United Methodist Church, Harbor Springs. Featuring a Cookie Walk, Soup Luncheon from 11am-2pm, decorated trees, wreaths, swags, ornaments & much more. Admission is $1 & includes a ticket for three different prize drawings. 231-526-2414. ---------------------

COMMUNITY CRAFTERS HOLIDAY SHOW: 9am-3pm, Suttons Bay/Bingham Fire Hall, Suttons Bay. A holiday art & craft show featuring quilts, holiday & fall home decor, photography, pottery, floral, origami, baby items, jewelry, ornaments, & more. 947-2157. ---------------------

JACOB’S A-MAZE-ING 5K: 9-11am, Jacob’s Farm, TC. This fun run will include an off road adventure throughout the farm & a portion of the ten-acre corn maze near the finish line. In addition, this year will offer a two lap 10k run on the same course. Tickets will include free entry to Flapjack & Flannel Festival following the race. Early registration: $20 for 5K & $30 for 10K. Day of: $30, $40. Mini Maze Course (ages 3-10): $5. eventbrite.com/e/jacobs-amaze-ing-5k-tickets-194743371667 ---------------------

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR:

9am-4pm, Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, TC. Enjoy treasures from Santa’s attic & a big bake sale. Free. ---------------------

2021 FESTIVAL OF TREES: 10am-6pm, Golden Fowler Home Furnishings, TC. Nov. 12-14. Presented by Zonta Club of Traverse City. Enjoy seeing beautifully decorated trees, visit the Yuletide Emporium with holiday treasures, & more. Your purchase directly supports Zonta & this year’s nonprofit community partners: Child and Family Services, Norte & the Women’s Resource Center. Today is Golden Z Shopping Spree Saturday. zontacluboftraversecity.org/fot ---------------------

2021 SHOP YOUR COMMUNITY DAY:

Downtown TC. For every purchase you make at participating stores today, 15% of the sale will be donated to one of the 30 nonprofit organizations of your choice. ---------------------

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 10am-4pm, The Red Dresser Marketplace, TC. Featuring holiday decor, gifts, vintage wares, & handcrafted & artisan goods. facebook.com/even ts/1228223774269978/?acontext=%7B%22 event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surf ace%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D ---------------------

LADIES’ WEEKEND OUT: Harbor Springs, Nov. 11-14. Over 50 businesses are expected to participate & will offer special pricing. Shoppers can pick up a passport at any participating business, make purchases, & get them initialed. To be entered in the prize drawings, bring your passport to Pierson’s Grille & Spirits by 7pm on Sat., Nov. 13, when the drawings will be held. Participants must be in attendance to win. ---------------------

LONG LAKE CRAFT FAIR: 10am-4pm, Long Lake Elementary School, TC. Help support local artists & craftspeople & the students of Long Lake School. Free. ---------------------

LITTLE WAVES YOUNG CHILDREN’S

LIBRARY SERIES: 10:30am, Petoskey District Library. This program provides a variety of opportunities for children ages 4-10 to discover their own unique gifts & interests through interactive activities with GLCO musicians. This year’s theme is “My Favorite Musical Instrument,” with today featuring percussion. Free.

BEAD & WIRE BRACELET CRAFT

CLASS: 11am, Interlochen Public Library. For adults & teens. Materials provided. Free. interlochenpubliclibrary.org ---------------------

MT. HOLIDAY CX: Mt. Holiday, TC. Presented by Up North CX. CX is cyclocross, a bike racing format in which riders complete laps of a shorter course within a given time frame. 11am: Green Circle Race - 30 minutes - Beginner Men, Beginner Women, Juniors (under age 14). 11:50am: Blue Square Race - 45 minutes - Sport Men, Women’s Open, Single Speed. 1pm: Black Diamond Race - 60 minutes - Men’s Open, Masters (40+). Kids 10 & under, Junior Men, & Women under 14 races are free. All other races are $25. upnorthcx.com ---------------------

TRAVERSE CITY BEER WEEK: Nov. 1219. A self-guided tour featuring northern MI breweries & restaurants. Track your tour in a passport & enter to win prizes. traversecity. com/tcbw/beer-week-ale-trail/#venues ---------------------

WILD TURKEY TROT 5K: Grass River Natural Area trails, Bellaire. The official start time is 11am on Nov. 13, but the course will be set up all weekend & participants can run or walk the course at any time over the weekend. To register, purchase the Wild Turkey Trot t-shirt or sweatshirt at: bonfire.com/ wild-turkey-trot-5k/. The shirt will be mailed directly to you. $25-$39. ---------------------

DEER WIDOWS WEEKEND: 12-4pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. Join for Deer Widows Weekend on Nov. 13-14 with fun events including a two-day indoor craft & vendor show in Kirkbride Hall, complimentary swag bag for the first 200 attendees, shopping specials, tunnel tours, a photo booth, giveaways & more. Free. thevillagetc.com/events ---------------------

FLAPJACK & FLANNEL FESTIVAL:

1-6pm, Jacob’s Farm, TC. Wear your flannel while eating pancakes from Jacob’s Farm & Willie’s Ridge Farm, paired with fall-focused beverages from Mammoth Distillery, Blackrocks Brewery, Silver Spruce Brewery, Right Brain Brewery, Stone Hound Brewing, Cheboygan Brewing, Earthen Ales, Left Foot Charley & Blake’s Hard Cider. There will be live music by the Drew Hale Band, Jack Pine & Stonefolk. GA tickets include two drink tokens, with additional tokens available for purchase. $15-$30; VIP, $75. eventbrite.com/e/flapjack-flannel-festival-tickets170466176924?aff=ebdssbdestsearch ---------------------

HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET & OPEN

HOUSE: 1-5pm, Tinker Studio, TC. Shop the new collection of festive ornaments, cards, decor & artisan-made gift ideas. Free. tinkerstudiotc.com/featured-artists ---------------------

IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: 1pm-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Charles Kraus will sign his book “Thompsonville in Time.” horizonbooks.com/event/store-book-signingcharles-kraus-thompsonville-time ---------------------

LITTLE WAVES YOUNG CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SERIES: 1pm, Charlevoix Public Library. This program provides a variety of opportunities for children ages 4-10 to discover their own unique gifts & interests through interactive activities with GLCO musicians. This year’s theme is “My Favorite Musical Instrument,” with today featuring percussion. Free. ---------------------

“STRING”: 2pm & 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Phoenix Theatre. Join the IAA Theatre Division for Sarah Hammond & Adam Gwon’s original musical about fate, love & the imperfections that make us human. Email: boxoffice@interlochen.org to reserve free tickets.

november 13-21

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

Robbie Schaefer and Gopherwood Concerts bring two shows to the Cadillac Elks Lodge on Sat., Nov. 20. The guitarist and songwriter for the indie folk band Eddie From Ohio, Schaefer has also released several solo albums, including his most recent, 2017’s Sounds Like Home: Songs from the Musical, Light Years. As a solo performer, he has shared the stage with Sara Bareilles, Jason Mraz, Josh Groban, Michael McDonald, Keb’ Mo, Emmylou Harris, and others. A kids show takes place at 2pm. Admission for families is a new child’s hat or pair of mittens/gloves which will be donated to those in need. Tickets for the 7:30pm performance are $7-$15. mynorthtickets.com/ events/robbie-schaefer-11-20-2021-93397

GREAT GATSBY GALA: 5pm, TC Golf & Country Club. TACS’ 27th Annual Fundraiser (Traverse Area Community Sailing). Tickets include dinner, champagne, prizes, live auction & silent auction. $100. tacsailing.org ---------------------

BAYSIDE TRAVELERS WALTZ WORK-

SHOP: 7pm, Empire Township Hall. Bayside Travellers Traditional Dance Society presents a Waltz workshop instructed by Mykl Werth. This will be followed with a concert by Woodland Celtic featuring Sue Wood & Ruby John from 7:30-9:30pm. Masks required. Bring your Oleson’s & Family Fare receipts. Memberships will be accepted at the door. $11 adults, $7 students w/ID, $9 members. dancetc.com ---------------------

COMEDY WITH MARY SANTORA: 7pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Enjoy Santora’s “slightly dark, incredibly quick, observational style” of comedy. Her debut album, “Hillbilly Boujee,” hit #1 on both iTunes & Amazon, #5 on Billboard, & can be heard regularly on Siriusxm. $15-$25. etix.com/ticket/e/1021948/ mary-santora-traverse-city-traverse-citycomedy-club-at-grand-traverse-event-center ---------------------

“ALL TOGETHER NOW”: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, MainStage, TC. In collaboration with Music Theatre International, this is a worldwide event celebrating the return of live theatre. See some of your favorite Playhouse & Young Company entertainers as they perform songs from MTI’s catalogue of musicals including “Annie,” “Come From Away,” “Guys and Dolls,” & many more. $50 ($20 of which is tax deductible). tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ login&event=369

TSO MAESTRO SERIES FEATURING

WILL HAGEN: 7:30pm, Historic Barns Park, Cathedral Barn, TC. World caliber soloist Will Hagen on violin joins TSO Maestro Kevin Rhodes at the piano for a fun & intimate performance. $49. traversesymphony.org/ concert/maestro-series-will-hagen ---------------------

TRIBUTE TO JOHN PRINE: 7:30pm, Leelanau Community Cultural Center, Old Art Building, Leland. Rachael Davis, Seth Bernard & The Mark Lavengood Band celebrate their shared admiration for the many musical works of John Prine, the American country folk singer-songwriter. He was known for his original music which includes elements of protest & social commentary & can be by turns humorous & heart-breaking. $30-$35. oldartbuilding.com/events/tribute-to-johnprine-featuring-davis-bernard-and-lavengood ---------------------

27TH ANNUAL LAMB’S RETREAT SONGWRITER CONCERT (WEEK 2): 8pm, Birchwood Inn, Fireside Room, Harbor Springs. Hosted by John D. Lamb. Open to folks who are fully vaccinated or who’ve tested negative to Covid-19 within 48 hrs. of arrival. Lamb’s guests are Michael McNevin, Louise Mosrie, John Latini, Jacinta Clusellas, Kirby, & Jim Bizer. $20. springfed.org/songwriters ---------------------

BASS BY THE BAY: 8:30pm, Studio Anatomy, TC. Presented by HomeGrown Promotions. The lineup of musical acts includes Fendz from Kalamazoo, PuMbA from Muskegon, Gage Baggs from Kalkaska & more to be announced. 231-409-7946. $15 advance; $20 door.

nov sunday DEER WIDOWS WEEK14 END: 10am-2pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. Join for Deer Widows Weekend on Nov. 13-14 with fun events including a two-day indoor craft & vendor show in Kirkbride Hall, complimentary swag bag for the first 200 attendees, shopping specials, tunnel tours, a photo booth, giveaways & more. Free. thevillagetc.com/events ---------------------

LADIES’ WEEKEND OUT: (See Sat., Nov. 13) ---------------------

HUNTERS’ WIVES DRAG BRUNCH: , Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Spend a morning with your doe camp, enjoy brunch by 1918 Cellars, laugh with Michigan-made drag queens, & support a great cause - the Paper Angels Project. Tickets: $40, includes brunch & a mimosa. VIP tickets: $50, includes brunch & a bottle of wine. castlefarms.com/events/ hunters-wives-drag-brunch ---------------------

TRAVERSE CITY BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 13) ---------------------

2021 FESTIVAL OF TREES: 12-4pm, Golden Fowler Home Furnishings, TC. Nov. 12-14. Presented by Zonta Club of Traverse City. Enjoy seeing beautifully decorated trees, visit the Yuletide Emporium with holiday treasures, & more. Your purchase directly supports Zonta & this year’s nonprofit community partners: Child and Family Services, Norte & the Women’s Resource Center. Today is Holly Jolly Sunday. zontacluboftraversecity.org/fot ---------------------

HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET & OPEN

HOUSE: 12-4pm, Tinker Studio, TC. Shop the new collection of festive ornaments, cards, decor & artisan-made gift ideas. Free. tinkerstudiotc.com/featured-artists ---------------------

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 12-4pm, The Red Dresser Marketplace, TC. Featuring holiday decor, gifts, vintage wares, & handcrafted & artisan goods. facebook.com/even ts/1228223774269978/?acontext=%7B%22 event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surf ace%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D ---------------------

LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC AT THE LI-

BRARY: 1pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Free. tadl.org ---------------------

TSO MAESTRO SERIES FEATURING

WILL HAGEN: 3pm, Historic Barns Park, Cathedral Barn, TC. World caliber soloist Will Hagen on violin joins TSO Maestro Kevin Rhodes at the piano for a fun & intimate performance. $49. traversesymphony.org/ concert/maestro-series-will-hagen ---------------------

FALL FOR BACH: 6-8pm, Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a performance by the CTAC School of Ballet, under the direction of renowned dancer/choreographer, video artist, & U-M professor emeritus Peter Sparling. $10-$30. crookedtree.app. neoncrm.com/np/clients/crookedtree/event. jsp?event=3328 BOOK DISCUSSION: 6:30-8pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Join in on a discussion of “An American Sunrise” by Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo. Free. tadl.org/event/ nea-big-read-book-discussion-an-americansunrise

nov 16

tuesday

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE:

11am-6pm, Whistling Frog Tile’s Art Gallery, Alden. Local art, wine & cheese. whistlingfrog.net ---------------------

TRAVERSE CITY BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 13) ---------------------

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FORUM PRESENTS MEXICO: MIGRATION, TRAF-

FICKING & TRADE: City Opera House, TC. Held in partnership with National Writers Series, this IAF features Ambassador Anthony Wayne, former Ambassador to Mexico & Argentina, & Deputy Ambassador to Afghanistan. 5pm cash bar, 6pm presentation. Livestream also available. Guest speaker will connect virtually. Masks are required indoors at the City Opera House. $15 general public, $10 livestream suggested donation, free to current students & educators. tciaf. com/nov-16-2021 ---------------------

FRIENDS MOVIE NIGHT: 6:30pm, Bellaire Public Library. The Friends of Bellaire Public Library will be showing the documentary, “Tea with the Dames.” Popcorn will be served. Free. ---------------------

SWEETWATER EVENING GARDEN CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING & SPEAK-

ER: 7pm, Acme Township Hall, Williamsburg. The guest speaker will be Angi Bauma from the Grand Traverse Nature Conservancy. She will speak on native plants & the new Nature Building on Three Mile Road. RSVP: 938-9611. Free.

nov wednesday 17 STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Turkeys at the Lighthouse” by Anne Drake. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ---------------------

TRAVERSE CITY BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 13) ---------------------

DENNOS FILM SERIES: 1pm & 3pm, Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Featuring “America in Color - Coming to America.” Reserve your spot. Free. dennosmuseum.org/ events/films.html ---------------------

PETOSKEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:

5-7pm, Odawa Casino Resort, Victories, Petoskey. This networking event will have food, door prizes, a cash bar & more. $10 members; $15 not-yet-members. petoskeychamber.com ---------------------

nov 15

monday

TRAVERSE CITY BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 13) -------------

KID’S CRAFT LAB: CORN HUSK DOOR DÉCOR:

1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org

NMC CHILDREN’S DOLCE CHOIR:

5:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Sculpture Court, NMC, TC. The choir will showcase their music for the first time this year with an “Informance” in Fine Arts #115. Free. nmcchildrenschoir.com/performances.html ---------------------

DIGITAL SLIDE TALK: 6:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. “First Contact: When the Indians and Europeans First Met” will be presented by local author Bob FUN RUN: 6:30-8:30pm, Silver Spruce Brewing Co., TC. Presented by the TC Track Club. Choose from a 3 mile or 5 mile route. Stick around for beer or root beer after the race. Free. silversprucebrewing. com/#events ---------------------

AN EVENING WITH JOSH MALERMAN:

7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, The Writing House. Enjoy an evening of suspense & horror as the Interlochen Arts Academy Creative Writing Division hosts novelist Josh Malerman. Best known as the author of “Bird Box” — recently adapted into the hit Netflix film of the same name — Malerman has published nine novels & dozens of short stories. Free. interlochen.org/events/ evening-josh-malerman-2021-11-17

nov thursday 18 COFFEE @ TEN WITH FRANK ETTAWAGESHIK: 10am, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. “Traditional Anishinaabe Arts & the Environment.” Free. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey-ctac-online/coffee-10-frankettawageshik-traditional-anishinaabe-arts ---------------------

MYRTLE & MAUDE’S CHRISTMAS ON

THE FARM: 10am-5pm, 10937 Elk Lake Rd., Williamsburg. Featuring holiday decor items, Michigan made gifts, a hot cocoa bar, winter farms tours on a wagon ride, & much more. facebook.com/Myrtleandmaudes ---------------------

KID’S CRAFT LAB: CORN HUSK DOOR

DÉCOR: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ---------------------

TRAVERSE CITY BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 13) ---------------------

YOUTH PEER ADVOCACY GROUP: 4pm, Manistee Armory Youth Project Building. Presented by the Disability Network. Youth with disabilities will learn the skills they need to advocate for their needs & to empower them to support those with disabilities in their community. Register. ---------------------

KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS: 5:15pm, Petoskey District Library Classroom. Are Michigan elections secure? What are my voting rights? The League of Women Voters of Northern Lower Michigan presents an informational session on Michigan’s secure voting process in light of a ballot proposal that would make voting harder for many Michigan citizens. Knowing our voting rights as they are now will help communities understand what will be lost under the proposed measures. Free. lwvnlm.org ---------------------

GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB MEETING: 7pm, Boardman River Nature Center, TC. “Changes in Great Lakes Ecology Over 25 Years.” Juliana Lisuk & Jillian Votava from Inland Seas Education Assoc. will discuss how Lake Michigan has changed ecologically over the last 25 years. Using data collected by Schoolship students, they’ll show how fish communities & water quality have responded to invasive species & warmer temperatures. grandtraverseaudubon.org ---------------------

NWS PRESENTS: OMAR EL AKKAD, AUTHOR OF “WHAT STRANGE PARA-

DISE”: 7pm. Virtual event. Omar El Akkad’s new novel looks at the global refugee crisis through the eyes of a child. Guest host is Nargis Hakim Rahman, an award-winning Bangladeshi American Muslim writer. $10.50. nationalwritersseries.org/product/ omar-el-akkad ---------------------

“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:

7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Filled with laughter & misadventures, middle-aged women successfully bond & find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from Nov. 18 - Dec. 4, starting at 2pm on Sundays & 7:30pm on all other days. (No performance on Thanksgiving.) Adults: $28; youth under 18: $15 (plus fees). tickets. oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/ login&event=357 ---------------------

WOODWIND CHAMBER MUSIC HONORS

RECITAL: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dendrinos Chapel & Recital Hall. The recital will feature classical & contemporary works arranged for a variety of woodwind combinations. Free. interlochen.org/ events/woodwind-chamber-music-honorsrecital-2021-11-18

nov 19

friday

ADULT & TEEN MAKE & TAKE ROCK PAINTING KIT: Interlochen Public Library. Drop in between 10am-noon. interlochen-

publiclibrary.org ---------------------

SUTTONS BAY FRIENDS & FAMILY

WEEKEND: Nov. 19-21. Storewide sales & specials will be offered & vary by store. Stroll Christmas Tree Lane & visit over 50 decorated trees all decked out by a variety of community & school groups. Support extended local families with donations for Leelanau Christian Neighbors. Designated boxes will be available at participating stores. LCN is in urgent need of personal care products, nonperishable food items, honey, maple syrup & spices. Letters to Santa kits will also be available for the kids. ---------------------

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Turkeys at the Lighthouse” by Anne Drake. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org ---------------------

TRAVERSE CITY BEER WEEK: (See Sat., Nov. 13) ---------------------

LUNCHEON LECTURE: “THE NEXT GEN-

ERATION TELESCOPE”: 11:30am, NCMC Library Conference Center, Petoskey. Dr. Bryan Shumaker, adjunct professor of astronomy at Oakland University & NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, will explain the new James Webb Space Telescope. Registration & pre-payment are required. $15; includes a buffet lunch. ncmclifelonglearning. com/event-4465739 ---------------------

MYRTLE & MAUDE’S CHRISTMAS ON

THE FARM: 12-7pm, 10937 Elk Lake Rd., Williamsburg. Featuring holiday decor items, Michigan made gifts, a hot cocoa bar, winter farms tours on a wagon ride, & much more. facebook.com/Myrtleandmaudes ---------------------

LADIES OPENING NIGHT: 4-8pm, downtown Petoskey. Many stores will be open until 8pm for shopping. There will also be games, prizes & more. petoskeydowntown. com/downtown-events/ladies-opening-night ---------------------

SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: 7pm, Nonprofits AC Paw, COGNiTiON & Love Thy Neighbor are participating this year for your

donation. New this year… the virtual experience “Beyond the Competition” will allow you to watch, vote & donate to your favorite nonprofit from the comfort of your very own screen. Airing November 19-20 at 7pm & a 3pm matinee on Nov. 21. Free; viewing donation requested. swingshiftandthestars.org ---------------------

“PIPPIN”: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Enjoy Stephen Schwartz & Roger Hirson’s Tony-nominated musical, “Pippin.” Loosely based on real-life medieval king Charlemagne & his son Pippin, the play-within-a-musical follows the titular character as he embarks on a fanciful journey to find fulfillment. As his path leads him through twists, turns, & do-overs, Pippin discovers that true happiness is often found where we least expect it. $30 full price; $14 student. interlochen.org/events/ pippin-2021-11-19 ---------------------

“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:

(See Thurs., Nov. 18)

nov saturday 20 BOOK SALE: 9am-3pm, Alden District Library. Held in the Library during the TAAG Craft Show. There will be books, DVDs, CDs & puzzles. 231-331-4318 -------------------.

HANDMADE HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW:

9am-4pm, Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. Benefits Brother Dan’s Food Pantry. The Community Building will host local vendors featuring handmade items for sale. Brother Dan’s will be collecting admission & concession sales to benefit feeding local families. Admission: $2 or a nonperishable food item. ---------------------

HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: 9am3pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Sponsored by Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG). Free door prizes, bake sale. Free. ---------------------

MAPLE CITY SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

LOSS DAY: 9am-1pm, Glen Lake Community Schools, Maple City. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, & hope through their shared experience. This event is for Survivors of Suicide Loss only. Free. isosld.afsp.org/maple-city-michigan ---------------------

TOY TOWN TROT 5K: 9am, starts behind Toy Town at Lake St., between the pavilion & water fountain, Cadillac. It will raise money for Toys for Tots of Wexford & Missaukee counties. $35 for 18+; $25 for under 18. toytowncadillac.com/events ---------------------

SUTTONS BAY FRIENDS & FAMILY: (See Fri., Nov. 19) ---------------------

12TH ANNUAL TC WEST SENIOR HIGH

ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-4pm, TC West Senior High, TC. Over 50 vendors selling goods in paper, knit, woodwork, food, jewelry & more. For more info, email: ivesterde@tcaps.net. ---------------------

COME & CREATE!: 10am-noon, Oliver Art Center, Frankfort. Drop-In Saturday Mornings. Designed for two age groups: 8 & up & 7 & under. Nov. 20th’s theme is Architecture. Free. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org ---------------------

HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO PREP

- PORTFOLIO REVIEW: 10am-2pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Classroom, TC. For kids in 9th-12th grades. Get feedback on your creative work in a one-onone session with CTAC faculty. Complete the free registration. CTAC will contact you to schedule your 20 minute one-on-one session. Free. crookedtree.org/class/ctactraverse-city/high-school-portfolio-prep-portfolio-review ---------------------

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 10am-10pm, Downtown Bellaire. Shop, eat & be merry. Participating merchants are ready to kick off the holiday season. ---------------------

MYRTLE & MAUDE’S CHRISTMAS ON

THE FARM: (See Thurs., Nov. 18) ---------------------

SUTTONS BAY FRIENDS & FAMILY

WEEKEND: (See Fri., Nov. 19) ---------------------

SANTA’S WORKSHOP CRAFT & VEN-

DOR EXPO: 11am-4pm, The Ellison Place, Gaylord. First 50 people through the door will receive a free goodie bag. RSVP on the event page as “going” to be entered into the $50 VISA giveaway. Must RSVP by Nov. 15 to be entered, & must be present to win. Drawing at 3pm. facebook.com/ events/295102298647114 ---------------------

CRANKSGIVING: Noon, Norte Wheelhouse, GT Civic Center, TC. Part bicycle ride, part food drive. Riders will be provided a list of food items & tasked with purchasing them. The groceries will be donated to local food pantries. In addition to shopping, participants will be challenged to commit at least one act of random kindness on the route. Expect to ride 2-5 miles. Individual bicyclists as well as teams are invited to participate. No entry fee; plan on spending $25 on products. elgruponorte.org/outreach/cranksgiving ---------------------

IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Mae Keller, Kay Bond & Andrew White present “The Farrants of Glen Haven and Empire.” horizonbooks.com ---------------------

“PIPPIN”: 2pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Enjoy Stephen Schwartz & Roger Hirson’s Tony-nominated musical, “Pippin.” Loosely based on real-life medieval king Charlemagne & his son Pippin, the play-withina-musical follows the titular character as he embarks on a fanciful journey to find fulfillment. As his path leads him through twists, turns, & do-overs, Pippin discovers that true happiness is often found where we least expect it. $30 full price; $14 student. interlochen.org/events/pippin-2021-11-19 ---------------------

“THE NUTCRACKER”: Elk Rapids High School. Presented by the Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre at 2pm & 7pm. $12-$20. mynorthtickets.com/events/the-nutcracker-11-20-2021 ---------------------

KIDS SHOW WITH ROBBIE SCHAEFER: 2pm, Cadillac Elks Lodge. Enjoy this musician, songwriter & playwright devoted to service through the arts. He is the guitarist & songwriter for the indie folk band Eddie From Ohio & has released several solo albums, including his most recent, 2017′s “Sounds Like Home: Songs From the Musical, Light Years.” Admission for families is a new child’s hat or pair of mittens/gloves which will be donated to those in need. mynorthtickets.com/ events/robbie-schaefer-11-20-2021-93397 ---------------------

HOW CAN WE KEEP FROM SINGING?:

3pm & 7:30pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Presented by the Northern Michigan Chorale. Enjoy patriotic songs of gratitude, Broadway selections, & music from Burt Bacharach, Simon & Garfunkel, and Lerner & Lowe. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors 65+, $12 students 11-18, free for 10 & under. greatlakescfa.secure.force.com/ ticket/#/events/a0S4R00000c5COqUAM

DOWNTOWN TC LIGHT PARADE, SAN-

TA’S ARRIVAL & TREE LIGHTING: Downtown TC. Enjoy Santa Claus, carolers, thousands of lights, & a merry celebration. Music begins around the tree located at the corner of Cass & Front streets at 5:30pm. Santa & the mayor will light the tree around 6pm. The Light Parade will kick off at about 6:30pm. Free. downtowntc.com ---------------------

10TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN BEER & WINE

FESTIVAL: 6-10pm, Treetops Convention Center, Gaylord. Taste an array of Michigan craft beer, cider & wine. Learn about beer & wine making, tasting notes, & the operations of local beer & wine makers. Enjoy food stations from Treetops’ culinary team. $40 per person; includes 15 tasting tickets, access to the event, & souvenir glass/mug. Designated drivers: Admission is free & you receive a souvenir glass/ mug for non-alcoholic beverages. treetops. com/events/michigan-beer-wine-festival ---------------------

BOYNE CITY’S EARLIER THAN THE BIRD HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT: 7-11am, Downtown Boyne City. Come dressed in your pajamas to receive an Earlier Than the Bird mug & qualify for most retail specials. petoskeyarea.com/event-detail/boyne-citysearlier-than-the-bird-holiday-shopping-event ---------------------

GOPHERWOOD CONCERTS: ROBBIE

SCHAEFER: 7-9pm, Cadillac Elks Lodge. Enjoy this musician, songwriter & playwright devoted to service through the arts. He is the guitarist & songwriter for the indie folk band Eddie From Ohio & has released several solo albums, including his most recent, 2017′s “Sounds Like Home: Songs From the Musical, Light Years.” $7 - $15. mynorthtickets.com/events/robbie-schaefer-11-20-2021-93397 ---------------------

SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: (See Fri., Nov. 19) “PIPPIN”: (See Fri., Nov. 19) ---------------------

“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:

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HOW CAN WE KEEP FROM SINGING?:

3pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Presented by the Northern Michigan Chorale. Enjoy patriotic songs of gratitude, Broadway selections, & music from Burt Bacharach, Simon & Garfunkel, and Lerner & Lowe. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors 65+, $12 students 11-18, free for 10 & under. greatlakescfa.secure.force.com/ticket/#/ events/a0S4R00000c5COqUAM ---------------------

NMC CHILDREN’S CHOIRS HOLIDAY

CONCERT: 3pm, Lars Hockstad Auditorium, TC. Enjoy holiday songs from around the world. $7 - $12. mynorthtickets.com/ events/nmc-childrens-choirs-holiday-concert-11-21-2021 ---------------------

SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: (See Fri., Nov. 19)

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INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Nov. 13 - Apr. 30. The Village at GT Commons, The Mercato corridor in Building 50, TC. thevillagetc.com

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HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET: Nov. 14 - Dec. 19, Jordan River Arts Center, East Jordan. Check out many handmade items created by local artisans. jordanriverarts.com

CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE MARKET:

Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Nov. 19 - Dec. 30. Featuring local handmade items, original art, & locally produced specialty treats. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Nov. 19 from 5-7pm with complimentary food, drinks & entertainment. Closed on Sundays. charlevoixcircle.org ---------------------

CHRIS JANSON: 8-10pm, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee. This country music star took home the trophy for ACM Video of the Year for his Gold-certified hit song “Drunk Girl.” It was named one of the “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written” by NSAI. His chart-topping, double-Platinum smash “Buy Me A Boat” earned the same NSAI honor, making him one in a handful of the industry’s most elite artists to earn the title multiple times. $60, $70, $75. lrcr.com/event-calendar/concerts/ chris-janson

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MYRTLE & MAUDE’S CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM: (See Thurs., Nov. 18) -------------

SUTTONS BAY FRIENDS

& FAMILY WEEKEND: (See Fri., Nov. 19) ---------------------

SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TEA: 1-3pm, Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey. Enjoy an afternoon of festive activities with principal performers of the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” including: Clara, Nutcracker, Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, & the Sugar Plum Fairy. Each reservation includes tea or lemonade, treats, tea sandwiches, a reading of “The Nutcracker” story, & a ticket to a performance of “The Nutcracker.” Performances of “The Nutcracker” are Dec. 11 at 3pm & 7pm, & Dec. 12 at 3pm at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Adults, $35; up to age 18: $30. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ sugar-plum-fairy-tea-0 BIRDS FLY IN: A HUMAN REFUGE: Runs through Jan. 2 at Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. A cross-cultural art collaboration focusing on themes related to Migration & Intuition. Artist Ellie Harold was surprised by birds who “flew” onto her canvas after the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. As intuitive messengers, they brought not only an entirely new way of painting, but comfort during confusing times. Later, as migration issues came to the fore, she felt birds were a metaphor for the universal human desire to move toward greater freedom & love. Following her intuition, Ellie met Mexican composer David Mendoza, creator of the soundtrack music, & German architect Wilfried Schley who designed the Refuge Space. dennosmuseum.org ---------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - KINDRED: TRADITIONAL ARTS OF THE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS

OF ODAWA INDIANS: Held in Gilbert & Bonfield galleries. Historic & contemporary examples of Odawa arts & crafts will be on display, including quill boxes, beadwork, regalia, basketry, & ceramics. Through these finely crafted objects, thematic threads are woven together to explore the economic drivers, environmental factors, & challenges inherent in sustaining tradition, creative practice, & identity. Runs through Nov. 27. There will be a free educational program connected with the exhibition every Thurs. at 10am. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ kindred-traditional-arts-little-traverse-baybands-odawa-indians

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- THROUGH OUR EYES: CROOKED TREE PAINTERS’ STUDIO EXHIBITION:

The Crooked Tree Painters’ Studio meets weekly at CTAC in Atrium Gallery to share their love of painting. This year’s exhibition features original paintings by 18 artists. Runs through Dec. 18. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/through-our-eyes-crookedtree-painters-studio-exhibition ---------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, TC: - FOREWORD: SOLO EXHIBITION BY

PATRICK EARL HAMMIE: Held in the Gallery. Through portraits & allegories, Hammie explores the complexities of identity, emotion, & family. Hours: Tues. - Fri.: 11am-5pm; Sat.: 10am-4pm. Closed Sundays & Mondays. Runs through Nov. 13. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-traverse-city/foreword-soloexhibition-patrick-earl-hammie

- LUSTRON STORIES: AMERICANS AT

HOME: Held in the Gallery. The subject of the “Great American Dream” is explored through photographer Charles Mintz’s series, “Lustron Stories.” Lustron Corporation manufactured porcelain-baked, enamelcoated, all-steel houses between 1948-1950 in Columbus, Ohio. The kit homes were shipped-to-site & assembled by local contractors. Many of the homes are still in use today. This project set out to discover who lives in these homes now. Runs through Nov. 13. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ lustron-stories-americans-home

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER, GLEN ARBOR: - PAPER CONSTRUCTIONS: DENISE

SAMUELS: Held in the Lobby Gallery. Samuels exhibits sculptural, geometric constructions with recycled papers – cereal boxes, common cardboard & other heavier fibers she sometimes paints & alters – & stitches each hand-cut piece together with wire. Runs through Dec. 17. glenarborart.org/ events/exhibit-denise-samuels

- SMALL WORKS HOLIDAY EXHIBI-

TION: Annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices, $150 or less. Runs through Dec. 16, & features the work of 19 artists working in mixed media, collage, paper, painting, glass, wood, pastel, clay, charcoal, watercolor, & digital imagery. A Holiday Open House, with music & refreshments, takes place Dec. 9, 5-7 pm at the GAAC. Exhibition visitors can also enjoy the GAAC’s holiday forest, a group of decorated trees that line the driveway & GAAC front yard. glenarborart.org/ events/2021-small-works-holiday-exhibition ---------------------

HIGHER ART GALLERY, TC: - ANNUAL ART TREE & SMALL GIFT

SHOW: Featuring over 20 artists, all which will have small objects of art displayed on the tree. Other small functional items will be available as well. Runs every day during regular open gallery hours from Nov. 17 - Jan. 1. higherartgallery.com - WOMEN OF THE NIGHT: Nocturnes by Heidi Amenda Marshall - pastels; Mara Manning - oil & cold wax; Cynthia Marks - ceramic. The exhibit runs through Nov. 15. higherartgallery.com