The Brink Lounge (701 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI)

Contact: 517-651-5487 kirk@smokinsleddogrecords.com

Michigan duo John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal will make a stop at Mad Toast Live as they tour through Wisconsin and Minnesota. Latini is a 2-time Detroit Blues Challenge winner and a great songwriter. He also fronts his own band The Flying Latini Brothers. Seal is the owner of Smokin' Sleddog Records and a great songwriter and performer in her own right. She has received air play on many stations across the U.S. They both are working on new CDs in their spare time. Admission $10

Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI)

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Shirley Harden and Linda Hanson lead dancing with music by Childgrove. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably; bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers come early. Right on Burbank from Green Rd; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults; $4 students; under 14 free with parent. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI)

VFW Hall (125 E Mchattie St South Lyon, MI)

Contact: 248-486-0043 davesmith76@yahoo.com

No experience necessary, dances will be walked through then danced to recorded traditional square dance music. Caller: Dave Smith. $4/person

East Lansing High School (509 Burcham Drive East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

Come watch the Mid-Michigan Youth Symphony perform at 7 p.m. at East Lansing High School.

Stobers Bar (812 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Jeff Shoup hosts open jam

Dagwood Tavern & Grill (2803 E Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI)

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Show up early to sign up.

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: 269.543.4658

Purchase produce and baked goods from some of your favorite vendors from the downtown Farmers' Market during the off-season! Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, Young Earth Farm and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm.

CMS-Detroit (3408 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI)

Contact: (313) 578-9716 cmsd@msu.edu

Come watch the Adult Guitar and Adult Piano classes perform a recital in the Mulit-Purpose room on May 2.

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: toadhall10898@gmail.com

Foundry Hall's song swaps are an informal gathering of friends who like to sing and play music together. Instruments of all types are welcome, as are singers and musicians of all ages and skill levels. Monthly on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Doors open at 6:45 pm. $2 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds.

MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

Together...Let's Jam provides monthly music experiences for teenagers and adults of all ability levels to gather together and participate in various music activities. No prior music training is needed. Together...Let's Jam is sponsored by the Capital Area Down Syndrome Association.

Moriarty's Pub (802 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

Come out and watch the Suzuki Concert in the Auditorium at 5:30 p.m.

Bellaire Community Hall (202 North Bridge Street Bellaire, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 mary@artmeetsearth.org

Everyone can reduce household waste, unlock soil nutrients, grow better vegetables and flowers, and become more self-sufficient by learning to make and use compost. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of composting, from simple tips and tricks on keeping compost neat to learning how you can support the invisible but vital work of micro-organisms in the soil food web. $10 suggested donation.

Park Theatre (15791 US Highway 63 Hayward, WI)

Contact: 517-651-5487 kirk@smokinsleddogrecords.com

The first Thursday of every month throughout the summer, Molly and the Danger Band will host area musicians on a special night of music. John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal will open the show. The Michigan duo are established singer/songwriters and they are the flagship artists on Smokin’ Sleddog Records. Latini is a two-time Detroit Blues Champ and Seal's music and voice have been used in radio and TV ads. No Pressure is a guitar duo featuring Randall Bruce and Gary Dupius, they will perform also. Benefit Concert for Park Theater, Free Will Offering

Bravehearts Pub (218 East Superior Street Alma, MI)

Contact: (989) 466-2309

Friendly Celtic Music Session for fun! Musicians and listeners encouraged to attend! Join in or simple come to hear the music and enjoy the atmosphere and great Pub Grub! Sessions are FREE!

Unicorn Tavern (327 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 485-9910

Capital Area Blues Society member

Sir Pizza (201 East Grand River Avenue Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517-896-4025 benhassenger@gmail.com

We are kicking off Mighty Uke Day with fun concert, part of the WLNZ Radio Diner Series. This show will feature a variety of ukulele groups, duos, and solo artists - come down to Sir Pizza or listen at: 89.7 FM in the Lansing area or worldwide via the internet: http://www.lcc.edu/radio/onair/ Free

Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center (6686 South Center Highway Traverse City, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 yvonne@artmeetsearth.org

This will be a solid introduction to organic small scale farming and with an emphasis on soil biology, led by Joe Scrimger. Joe is owner and operator of Bio-Systems, a Great Lakes Area soil testing and consulting business. Soil testing, amendments, mulching, weeds, pests and diseases will be discussed. The focus will be on farms that are 10 acres or less, but the concepts can be utilized on larger farms and in home gardens. $10-$20 Sliding Scale. A partnership of ISLAND, NMSFC, & the USDA NRCS; support from BARC, KRIOS Consulting, Rising Star Wellness Center, & Oryana.

The Three Crows (225 River Street North Delano, MN)

Contact: 517-651-5487 kirk@smokinsleddogrecords.com

John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal return to one of their favorite venues! Concert promoter Michael Curths remarked; "Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini put together musical shows that go way beyond the aging hipster folk crap. Exceptional musicianship combined with enormous wit and engaging showmanship, they are the real deal." Another described their charged, sparkling chemistry as "a hilarious blend, possessing all the best and worst qualities of marital dysfunction and sibling rivalry."

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: 269.206.3059 info@foundryhall.com

Tim Eriksen is "widely regarded as the best ballad singer of his generation" (BBC Radio). He combines hair-raising vocals with savvy arrangements for fiddle, banjo, guitar and bajo sexto, transforming American tradition with a "northern roots" Americana sound that embraces old New England murder ballads, “shape-note” gospel and haunted originals alongside Southern Appalachian and Irish songs. He's shared stages with Kurt Cobain, Doc Watson, Jack White, Ralph Stanley and many others. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating - arrive early to reserve your spot. $10-$15. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, in person at StudioHaus or at the door before the show. Suggested donation after 7:30 pm.

The Phoenix Center (220 S Main St Ann Arbor, MI)

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Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am $5 general admission; $3 students; AACTMAD members: $1 off

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

The Naughty Neighbors have a unique style that varies from sultry Jazz to new age indie rock. They have a sound like no other band featuring lots of original material and very carefully plucked cover songs. They truly have a sound of their own by using one of a kind instruments, and haunting melodies. The Naughty Neighbors will do everything from seducing you with a slow groove to fully rocking your socks off!! We're not bad, just a little Naughty... FREE

Leelanau Conservancy’s DeYoung Farm (9510 E. Cherry Bend Road Traverse City, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 yvonne@artmeetsearth.org

Led by Joe Scrimger of Bio-Systems, a regional soil testing and consulting business. Learn to develop a plan for returning overused soils to a biologically active, productive state. Using the sandy soils of the Leelanau Conservancy's DeYoung Farm as an example, Joe will cover each step of the process in depth: soil testing and interpreting results, connecting those results to field observations, and crafting an action plan to amend and improve the soil. DeYoung Farm Map http://g.co/maps/f9adw. $50 ($40 for CRAFT members). A partnership of ISLAND, Leelanau Conservancy’s DeYoung Farm, NMSFC, and the USDA NRCS.

CMS-Detroit (3408 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI)

Contact: (313) 578-9716 cmsd@msu.edu

Come watch the Aspiring Musicians Program piano students perform a recital in the Mulit-Purpose room on May 5 at the CMS-Detroit Campus.

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

THE WITCHING VOICE - The turbulent artistic and romantic life of Robert Burns, the premier icon of the Romantic movement, is creatively reenacted in this contemporary tribute to the drama and texture of late 18th-century Scotland. Based on extensive research and historical fact, Burns' life at the height of his fame from 1784 to 1788 is portrayed as spontaneous, passionate, and sexual. Told in the present tense through multiple viewpoints, Burns' story is a frank and moving portrait of a man oft FREE

MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

Come watch the Suzuki Piano Recital at noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5.

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

David Milarch and his team have successfully cloned some of the world’s oldest trees—among them giant redwoods and sequoias. They have also grown seedlings from the oldest tree in the world, the bristlecone pine Methuselah. When New York Times journalist Jim Robbins came upon Milarch’s story, he was fascinated but had his doubts. Yet over several years, listening to Milarch and talking to scientists, he came to realize that there is so much we do not yet know about trees. FREE

Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: info@aactmad.org

Please join us for AACTMAD's annual meeting. Election of board members and nominating committee members. Committee reports. Learn what was accomplished this past year and future plans. Contribute to AACTMAD's continuing success. Annual meeting at 3pm. Committee leaders meet at 5pm.

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

This “ridiculous” religious thinking—that when we help the poor, they end up helping us—is at the heart of the 30 stories that Jane Knuth shares in Thrift Store Graces, the sequel to her popular Thrift Store Saints. Similar to the first book, Thrift Store Graces contains personal accounts of Knuth’s experiences serving as a once reluctant, now enthusiastic, volunteer at a thrift store in Kalamazoo, Michigan. FREE

Pinery Park Lodge (2301 DeHoop Ave SW Wyoming, MI)

Contact: 616 307 0883 Promotions@grfolkarts.org

Wonderful nostalgic building with swirling haunting sounds and dances. The Band: Hawks & Owls & Caller: Local callers Picnic Potluck begins at 5pm Dancing starts at 7pm $ 7 Donation requested, $ 20 / Family

Howmet Playhouse (304 South Mears Avenue Whitehall, MI)

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White Lake Blues Festival -- A Fundraiser for the Killer Blues Headstone Project

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: 269.206.3059 info@foundryhall.com

Once a year, musicians and recording artists from the Wepecket Island Records label tour the nation together, performing in concert halls, churches, houses, libraries, taverns and coffeehouses. Members of the troupe hop on and off the "train," but the company maintains a corps of at least four and as many as nine performers who gleefully spread the word and song of America's history, ending each show with a participatory audience jam session and sing-around. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating - arrive early to reserve your spot. $8-$10. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, in person at StudioHaus or at the door before the show. Suggested donation after 7:30 pm.

Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734-769-1052 hellmann@umich.edu

Calling by Mark Hillegonds to music by Stout Hearted String Band At the door: $10 general, $9 AACTMAD members, $5 students

Comfy Couch Concerts / Newport Furnishings (52504 Grand River Avenue Wixom, MI)

Contact: (248) 910-4941 stevenjohnson@michiganfolklive.com

Nora Jane Struthers and her band deliver a powerful live show complete with flat-footing, yodeling and original songs so clearly rooted in old time and bluegrass that audience members walk away with the feeling that they've seen something old and new, and utterly unique. Nora Jane is classic Americana. All concerts start at 8:00 pm. Doors open for advance ticket holders at 7:00 pm. $15 Adults, $10 Students. Tickets sold at door (if available) at 7:30 pm. Please call 248-910-4941 to inquire about ticket availability

Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI)

Contact: info@tenpoundfiddle.org

Caller: JERRY HICKMAN, music: RHYTHM BILLIES. All dances taught; no partner needed! Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes, and be prepared to dance the night away! Come early - at 7:30 - for a quick intro to essential contra dance moves. Plenty of free parking in the two church lots and on surrounding, well-lit street Beginners' Lessons (free) start at 7:30 pm, dance at 8 pm. Tickets - sold at the door: $9 public; $8 Fiddle Members and Looking Glass Music and Arts Members; $4 students (HS or College ID); 15 and under-free!

One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom (136 E. Fulton Grand Rapids, MI)

Contact: 616-891-1690 andromusic01@gmail.com

An Dro will be performing at the One Trick Pony on a Saturday. We plan to pull out all the stops for one of our only Grand Rapids appearances this spring. Come on out for an evening of great food and great music. no cover charge

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

Summerson features Amber, Rick and Savannah Buist, and is backed by Matt Mansfield, Brad Novak, Jeff Rose and Laura Cai. Savannah Buist and Katie are Tree Huggers. FREE

Ginkgo Coffeehouse (721 North Snelling Avenue Saint Paul, MN)

Contact: 517-651-5487 kirk@smokinsleddogrecords.com

Two time Detroit Blues Challenge Winner John Latini and Jamie -Sue Seal will be bringing their talents to St. Paul. The duo is touring through Wisconsin and Minnesota the first part of May. They both are preparing to release new CDs in the near future. The duo will perform many genres of music, from Blues, Jazz, Cabaret and some of their own award winning originals. Tips/Donations

Dick O'Dow's (160 West Maple Road Birmingham, MI)

Contact: jude@billgrogansgaot.com

Come out for the party and a great show filled with reels, jigs and progressive Celtic rock tunes about love, war and, of course, whiskey! Bill Grogan’s Goat combines solid Detroit rock with traditional Celtic melodies to produce a truly unique sound. Highland pipes, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, bouzouki, and penny whistle, accompanied by rock and roll bass, guitar, and drums, breathe new life into time-honored songs.

Various Locations in Old Town Lansing

Contact: 517-896-4025 benhassenger@gmail.com

A celebration of the ukulele with a showings of the "Might Uke" documentary, a concert featuring Lil' Rev and others, open mic, workshops, Lansing Area Ukulele Group Strum & Sing, and more! Complete details at: www.mightyukeday.com Movie only $12 Concert only $18 Combo package of movie/concert $25 (save $5) Go to www.mightyukeday.com to order online Buy at venue day of show

Czar's 505 (505 Pleasant City not found, MI)

Contact: 269.271.5219 davidbauma@aol.com

Every First Saturday of the Month. Midwest best Country Bands. May Kris Hitchcock and Small Town Son Doors 8 PM Show 10 PM $5.00

The Ware Farm (9094 Alkire Road Bear Lake, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 yvonne@artmeetsearth.org

This is a work-bee of a workshop: so roll up those sleeves, and prepare to get some great hands-on experience! Each workshop attendee will learn how to construct an oyster totem and inoculate shiitake logs, by working at drilling, inoculating and waxing stations throughout the day. You will take home 8 fully inoculated shiitake logs, and an oyster totem. A great way to kickstart your home mushroom production! Limited to 10 participants. With a potluck lunch, please bring a dish to pass (soup provided). $110, potluck lunch--hot soup provided by Ware Farm, please bring a dish to pass. A partnership of ISLAND, Ware Farm, the NRCS, and the NMSFC.

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: 269.214.6438 marlenehickman12@yahoo.com

Got Talent? HarborFest Got Talent is looking for you! The contest is open to any acts, all ages, from anywhere. The winner takes the $1000 Grand Prize, plus the opportunity to showcase their act on the Harborfest Mainstage in South Haven on June 14 and 16, 2012! Auditions take place at Foundry Hall on April 15, April 29 and May 6 from 1:00-5:30 pm. The top 10 acts will showcase their talents at Foundry Hall at the Friday, May 18, Semifinals! Audition times by appointment. Register online at www.southhavenharborfest.com . $2 (audience), $20 (performer). For more information, call 269.214.6438 or email marlenehickman12@yahoo.com.

WNZK (21700 Northwestern Hwy # 1190 Southfield, MI)

Contact: 248-557-3300 GLIAWeb@aol.com

Listen Live or On-Line to Michigan's locally produced Irish Entertainment show. Visit the Gaelic League/Irish-American Club's web site to find out more information about the show, log on to listen live, or listen to archived broadcasts. The Phone Number listed is to reach the studio during broadcast time. Every Sunday on WNZK, and on-line! Its FREE to listen! If you are an Irish-American Business, why not consider advertising during the show?

Oshtemo Grange (3234 N 3rd St Kalamazoo, MI)

Contact: 269-372-7613 michael.clark@wmich.edu

An afternoon of variety in couple dances & set dances, for example waltz, contra, English, squares, etc. Singles & couples welcome. Learn style & skill in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s a workshop and a party! Local callers. Recorded music. $4 for students, $5 for others

MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

Come out to CMS for the Suzuki Graduation Recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 6.

Dee-Lite Bar & Grill (24 Washington Avenue Grand Haven, MI)

Contact: venue 616 844-5055

The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member

Dan and Mary's House (3242 Brook Trails Drive SE Grand Rapids, Mi)

Contact: 246-6468 sundaysings@grfolkarts.org

Bring a dish to pass, a guitar, any kind of voice. Free: bring a dish to pass

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon (58 Ionia Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI)

Contact: 616.454.9105 lynchslair@gmail.com

Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Wonderful food, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in! Music begins at 7PM, come early and enjoy the great menu items available! No tickets required! Come join in, either as a player, singer or Irish music fan!

Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub (318 South Main Street Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734-665-2968 cking@conoroneills.com

Our aim at Conor O’Neill’s is to bring to Ann Arbor a truly authentic traditional Irish Pub. To do so we had our pub designed and built in Ireland. The front of Conor O’Neill’s is the 'shop pub' with its timber floors and many shelves and drawers for the merchandise that would be sold. At the back is the cottage wall, where Publican would open his doors to friends and neighbors alike for cheerful hours of drinking, storytelling, conversations and music.

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

Every Monday at 10:00 am, Horizon Books offers Story Hour. Come in to hear some stories, do some activities and do a craft. FREE

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: 269.539.1847 info@tiptoptails.com

TipTopTails' dog training is structured in easy-to-follow steps and your dog is rewarded for getting it right at each step along the way. We have a gentle approach to training based on scientific knowledge about learning and behavior, not fear or physical punishment. Puppy Primer & Intro to Nose Work at 6:15 pm. On The Town & Continuing Nose Work at 7:30 pm. $75 for five weeks (shelter dogs $65). Contact TipTopTails (269.539.1847) for registration and information.

Michigan Brewing Co (402 S Washington Sq Lansing, MI)

Contact: kiddcincinnati@comcast.net

Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member

Plymouth Coffee Bean (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI)

Contact: plymouthcoffeebean@gmail.com

"Best Open Mic in the area!" WEEKLY Music and Poetry Showcase All Ages, All Levels, All Styles WELCOME 2-3 songs per person. Sign Up at 7pm / Show starts at 7:30

WDCB Public Radio (College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL)

Contact: blarneyshay@gmail.com

Blarney on the Air is a weekly Irish radio show brought to you from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Shay Clarke, one of the most widely read Irish music columnists brings you the best of Irish Music with special guests and co-hosts every week. Click on the website to listen live-(streaming,) every Monday Night! Listening is FREE!

Gretchen's House Child Care Center #5 Barn (2625 Traver Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734.395.7782 mwesselwalker@gmail.com

Scottish Country Dancing with live music from Susie Lorand and friends. Newcomers of all ages always welcome to join our friendly class. No partner necessary. Social Classes have an emphasis on learning and dancing as many dances as possible. This can include learning new and challenging dances as well as working with a repertoire of favorites. Figures and footwork are taught as they come up, but the focus of the class is on dancing many dances in one evening. $5 per class or $15 per month.

Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Every Monday night

Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI)

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Bob Messer and Greg Meisner lead dancing with music by Childgrove. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably; bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers come early. Right on Burbank from Green Rd; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults; $4 students; under 14 free with parent. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI)

Stobers Bar (812 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Jeff Shoup hosts open jam

Dagwood Tavern & Grill (2803 E Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI)

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Show up early to sign up.

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: 269.543.4658

Purchase produce and baked goods from some of your favorite vendors from the downtown Farmers' Market during the off-season! Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, Young Earth Farm and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm.

Bellaire Community Hall (202 North Bridge Street Bellaire, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 yvonne@artmeetsearth.org

The national Slow Money movement, peer-to-peer lending platforms, regional lending funds, and grass-roots community investment groups are just a few of the exciting innovations emerging to meet the needs of impact investors pursuing environmental, social, and financial returns. During this interactive session, participants will share and discuss ideas to accelerate impact investing in Northern Michigan. Led by Zach Liggett and Steve King of Goldeneye Investments of Elk Rapids. Donations appreciated. A partnership of ISLAND and Parkside Arts Council, with support from Applesauce Inn Bed and Breakfast and Fischer Insurance.

Moriarty's Pub (802 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

In THE TIGER’S CURSE, the last thing Kelsey Hayes thought she'd be doing this summer was trying to break a 300-year-old Indian curse. With a mysterious white tiger named Ren, halfway around the world. But that's exactly what happened. Face-to-face with dark forces, spellbinding magic, and mystical worlds where nothing is what it seems, Kelsey risks everything to piece together an ancient prophecy that could break the curse forever. FREE

ISLAND Property (2550 Orchard Hill Road Bellaire, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 yvonne@artmeetsearth.org

Come out for a spring evening of community garlic mustard pulling. Learn to identify and control garlic mustard and help us prevent its spread on the ISLAND property. Work gloves, closed toe shoes, and long pants are recommended. No experience is necessary. Bags will be furnished along with drinking water and some snacks. All ages welcome. This is a program of the 2012 Plant Heritage Week. Free

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: jlauzzana@gmail.com

As we archive the technological/historical progress of humanity onto the internet we have created a "technosphere" which is wrapping our planet with a massive amount of cyber-material, information and thoughts. Julian Lauzzana pulls files from our collective archive and does live mixing/layering of visuals on a projected screen with a blending of electronic and live acoustic sound. This is a creative love/hate play with the tools and data of the "technosphere" which surround humanity. Doors open at 7:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Unicorn Tavern (327 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 485-9910

Capital Area Blues Society member

MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517)355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

The students of Community Music School instructor Liudmila Bondar will perform at 6:30 p.m.

Wealthy Theatre Annex (1110 Wealthy St. SE Grand Rapids, MI)

Contact: 616 949-8374 International@grfolkarts.org

Visit a dozen countries or more in a single evening !!! “We teach beginning-level dances from Israel, Bosnia, France, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, Bolivia, Germany, Ghana, Turkey, Sweden, China, and many other countries.” No partner necessary. $ 6

St James Parish - gym (241 Pearson St Ferndale, MI)

Contact: 313-870-8311 aguilar9333@att.net

Come help Javier celebrate his birthday by joining the Old World Folk Dancers, who do folk dancing every Friday. Your presence is the best present (please, no gifts). Javie says, "I will have some food at 9 pm. RSVP by Thursday May 10th. Please tell any long-time contra dancers you know. I cannot do the old Christmas parties but we can try birthday parties instead." $7 admission

TBA (TBA East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

Come watch the Children of the MSU Choir's on Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m.

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: 269.206.3059 info@foundryhall.com

SW Mich. favorites, Who Hit John?, return to Foundry Hall with songs from their new album, "Great Recession Blues"! Since 2006, WHJ has tenaciously evolved from an old time string band playing on the street corner for tips; now weaving gypsy jazz and swing flavors into an already assorted collage of barnstorming old time originals and traditionals, they blend music of the past with a new vibrant breath of excitement and soul, with fiddle and trumpet melodies over a rhythmic acoustic core. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating - arrive early to reserve your spot. $8-$10. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, in person at StudioHaus or at the door before the show. Suggested donation after 7:30 pm.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

Contact: booking@tenpoundfiddle.org

Michigan favorites and great friends Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt are together again in their first Fiddle Mom's Day concert in over 10 years - including the release of their newest CD! Before moving East, Sally honed her tremendous skills in, and played a large role in building this folk music community. Claudia is a perennial favorite of Fiddle audiences. Some of the most memorable Fiddle concerts have been their Mom's Day shows. Don't miss this! www.sallyrogers.com www.claudiaschmidt.com Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $20 public; $15 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line -now - at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door, starting at 7 pm. Show at 8

The Phoenix Center (220 S Main St Ann Arbor, MI)

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Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am $5 general admission; $3 students; AACTMAD members: $1 off

Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 248-288-4737 ffuerst@juno.com

Music by Dave Wiesler (Delaware), Susie Lorand, and Josh Burdick (Philadelphia) with dances led by Mady Newfield (Chicago), Dan Blim, Ray Bantle, and Catherine Kohn and Sue Wartell from Columbus. For experienced English dancers ready for challenges. Make a weekend of it with the Scottish ball! $10

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

Arianna and Kasper sing and beat box to Cello and guitar. FREE

Faith Lutheran Church (4515 Dobie Road Okemos, MI)

Contact: 517.381.1321 singing@fasolamichigan.org

We sing for our enjoyment, not for performance, in a non-worship setting, from "The Sacred harp," an old traditional shape note hymnal, in continuous publication since 1844. This style of singing is an old tradition, once used primarily in rural southern churches, but now found around the globe, featuring wonderful harmonies and poetry. This style of singing can be seen in the film "Cold Mountain" and features powerful harmonies and open fifths, with each part having its own unique melody. Registration starts at 9 am, singing starts at 9:30 am.

CMS-Detroit (3408 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI)

Contact: (313) 578-9716 cmsd@msu.edu

Come watch the Aspiring Musicians Program's flute, clarinet, oboe/bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, low brass, guitar, and percussion students perform a recital in the Mulit-Purpose room on May 12 at the CMS-Detroit Campus.

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

This is the story of a girl who sees only the downside to being so small. In time Delaney discovers that one doesn’t have to be big to jump over life’s little hurdles. FREE

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

In 2011 the book was a State History award winner, and now it has been named a 2012 Independent Publisher Regional Book! While the bonds uniting North and South frayed under the weight of slavery, and then broke into the violence of the American Civil War, the wilderness harbors along the coast of Grand Traverse blossomed into booming port towns. FREE

MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517)355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

The students of Community Music School instructor Sue Garber will perform at 3 p.m.

Bellaire Community Hall (202 North Bridge Street Bellaire, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 marymbrower@gmail.com

Revive your bike for spring riding with a hands-on workshop with the pros from No Boundaries of Boyne City. Learn how to fix a flat, change a spoke, oil and adjust chains and gears, and get on-the-spot practical advice on general maintenance. Afterward, ISLAND will unveil Bellaire’s first municipal bike rack in a ribbon-cutting and dedication. Following this, we'll depart on a bike ride through scenic Bellaire and a new trail system on public lands, and finish up with a celebration at Short's. Tune-up workshop $10 - $20 sliding scale. Helps support the purchase of Bellaire's new bike rack. Co-sponsored by Short's and No Boundaries.

Oshtemo Grange (3234 N. Third St. Kalamazoo, MI)

Contact: 269-372-7613 michael.clark@wmich.edu

Potluck supper and the annual meeting of Country Dancing in Kalamazoo. Everyone is welcome at the supper. Everyone is welcome at the annual meeting as well, though only CDK members may vote.

Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive, Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734.395.7782 mwesselwalker@gmail.com

Catered dinner followed by dancing with live music with Susie Lorand and Dave Wiesler. For dance program, visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/a2scottishdancing/ Dinner, followed by dancing $50. Hospitality and student rates available. Please register in advance.

Twin Lakes, Gilbert Lodge (6800 N. Long Lake Rd. Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-313-2596 pat@dancetc.com

Bayside Travellers Contra Dance. Live music by the local band Tanglemere. All dances will be called and taught by Drake Meadows from Ann Arbor. Everyone is welcome, no partner or experience is needed. If you haven’t contra-danced before, plan to arrive at 7:00 for a lesson before the dancing begins. Youth must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult. 7:00-7:45 – Introduction to Contra-dance-free lesson. 8-11 Dance Adult - $10, Student w. ID - $6, Members - $8

Oshtemo Grange (3234 N. Third St. Kalamazoo, MI)

Contact: 269-372-7613 michael.clark@wmich.edu

Contra and Square Dance open to the public. American traditional dancing to live music. All dances are taught. New dancers (singles and couples) are always welcome and should come early; dances get more challenging during the evening. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for energetic dancing. No smoking, no alcohol. Band: The Mean Lids (1st time with us, from Urbana, IL). Caller: Mike Clark. Skills workshop and orientation at 7:00 CDK members $6. Students (13 and up) $4. Others $8.

Rossford United Methodist Church (270 Dixie Hwy., (Rte. 65) Rossford, OH)

Contact: 734-753-8863 stringtet@charter.net

Caller Tom Allen joins The Golden Griffon Stringtet for another evening of fine contra dancing just over the border in Rossford, Ohio. Tom will teach and call dances that everyone can enjoy while The Golden Griffon Stringtet provides some of Michigan's most exciting contra dance music. Admission $7.00

Gretchen's House Childcare Center (2625 Traver Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: igruhl@provide.net

International folk dancing to live music by The Ethnic Connection (David Owens, Nan Nelson, Carol Palms, Ralph Katz) playing Balkan, Israeli and other international music. No partners are necessary! Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, make new friends and have fun in our folk dance community. $10; students: $5

Midland Community Center (2205 Jefferson Avenue Midland, MI)

Contact: 989-631-7153 gchickman@chartermi.net

All ages, beginners and experienced dancers, singles, couples, and families welcome! We suggest cool, casual dress and comfortable shoes for energetic dancing. Water provided. All dances & workshops held in the Barstow-Shipps multi-purpose room on the main level. Dances taught and led by Jerry Hickman, Tina Jacobs, Cilla Jones, and Vivian Stafford to live music by Morpeth Rant and other guest bands New folks, there's a warm-up session at 6:30 pm before the dance. $6 admission, or $60 for a season pass (includes all 13 dances)

Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor - Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734-408-1829 don.theyken@gmail.com

Don Theyken calls contras to live music by the Sharon Hollow String Band. No partner needed. Wear cool, casual clothes and bring flat, smooth-soled shoes for dancing. 8 p.m.. Garth Gerber will lead a "Beginners Session" at 7:30 p.m. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road (1/2 mile south of I94). $10/$5 students. 734-408-1829 or don.theyken@gmail.com

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

Kat is a longtime favorite at Horizon Books with her guitar playing and beautiful singing. This local with a style all her own is sure to leave you wanting more. FREE

The Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center (5745 North M-66 East Jordan, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 yvonne@artmeetsearth.org

Come take a walk and learn about wild edible plants and spring mushrooms. We will cover what habitat to look for and identification of wild plants and mushrooms. Please remember to dress for the weather, wear hiking footwear, and bring a basket. Stick around to learn how to pickle leeks and preserve morels at a workshop to follow! A program of the 2012 Plant Heritage Week. All ages welcome. $5-$10 suggested donation. No preregistration required. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

The Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center (5745 North M-66 East Jordan, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 yvonne@artmeetsearth.org

There are many ways to preserve morels and leeks. We will cover how to dry and freeze morels, and how to dry, freeze, and pickle wild leeks. Each participant will take home one half pint jar of pickled leeks. If you didn't attend the walk, that's okay! Anyone can attend the workshop. A partnership of ISLAND and The Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center. Workshop geared to ages 12 and up. $5-$10 sliding scale. Pre-registration required.

WNZK (21700 Northwestern Hwy # 1190 Southfield, MI)

Contact: 248-557-3300 GLIAWeb@aol.com

Listen Live or On-Line to Michigan's locally produced Irish Entertainment show. Visit the Gaelic League/Irish-American Club's web site to find out more information about the show, log on to listen live, or listen to archived broadcasts. The Phone Number listed is to reach the studio during broadcast time. Every Sunday on WNZK, and on-line! Its FREE to listen! If you are an Irish-American Business, why not consider advertising during the show?

CMS (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517) 355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

Come support students of the MSU Community Music School by attending the All-School Recital on May13.

MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI)

Contact: (517)355-7661 commusic@msu.edu

The students of Community Music School instructor Marjan Helms will perform at 4 p.m.

Dee-Lite Bar & Grill (24 Washington Avenue Grand Haven, MI)

Contact: venue 616 844-5055

The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member

O'Connor's Irish Public House (324 Main Street Rochester, MI)

Contact: (248) 608-2537 gusochef@yahoo.com

Traditional Irish Music Sessions on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Musicians are encouraged to join in, and listeners are always welcome! Enjoy the great atmosphere and award winning food of O'Connor's Public House while you experience the sounds of Ireland! Come early for a great meal, and stay to enjoy the music! Sessions are FREE!

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon (58 Ionia Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI)

Contact: 616.454.9105 lynchslair@gmail.com

Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Wonderful food, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in! Music begins at 7PM, come early and enjoy the great menu items available! No tickets required! Come join in, either as a player, singer or Irish music fan!

Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub (318 South Main Street Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734-665-2968 cking@conoroneills.com

Our aim at Conor O’Neill’s is to bring to Ann Arbor a truly authentic traditional Irish Pub. To do so we had our pub designed and built in Ireland. The front of Conor O’Neill’s is the 'shop pub' with its timber floors and many shelves and drawers for the merchandise that would be sold. At the back is the cottage wall, where Publican would open his doors to friends and neighbors alike for cheerful hours of drinking, storytelling, conversations and music.

Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)

Contact: 231-946-7290 events@horizonbooks.com

Every Monday at 10:00 am, Horizon Books offers Story Hour. Come in to hear some stories, do some activities and do a craft. FREE

Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)

Contact: 269.539.1847 info@tiptoptails.com

TipTopTails' dog training is structured in easy-to-follow steps and your dog is rewarded for getting it right at each step along the way. We have a gentle approach to training based on scientific knowledge about learning and behavior, not fear or physical punishment. Puppy Primer & Intro to Nose Work at 6:15 pm. On The Town & Continuing Nose Work at 7:30 pm. $75 for five weeks (shelter dogs $65). Contact TipTopTails (269.539.1847) for registration and information.

Michigan Brewing Co (402 S Washington Sq Lansing, MI)

Contact: kiddcincinnati@comcast.net

Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member

Plymouth Coffee Bean (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI)

Contact: plymouthcoffeebean@gmail.com

"Best Open Mic in the area!" WEEKLY Music and Poetry Showcase All Ages, All Levels, All Styles WELCOME 2-3 songs per person. Sign Up at 7pm / Show starts at 7:30

WDCB Public Radio (College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL)

Contact: blarneyshay@gmail.com

Blarney on the Air is a weekly Irish radio show brought to you from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Shay Clarke, one of the most widely read Irish music columnists brings you the best of Irish Music with special guests and co-hosts every week. Click on the website to listen live-(streaming,) every Monday Night! Listening is FREE!

Gretchen's House Child Care Center #5 Barn (2625 Traver Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734.395.7782 mwesselwalker@gmail.com

Scottish Country Dancing with live music from Susie Lorand and friends. Newcomers of all ages always welcome to join our friendly class. No partner necessary. Social Classes have an emphasis on learning and dancing as many dances as possible. This can include learning new and challenging dances as well as working with a repertoire of favorites. Figures and footwork are taught as they come up, but the focus of the class is on dancing many dances in one evening. $5 per class or $15 per month.

Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Every Monday night

Bellaire Community Hall (202 North Bridge Street Bellaire, MI)

Contact: (231) 622-5252 marymbrower@gmail.com

Have you always wondered which crops should be started in the ground and which should be started indoors? Or how best to prepare the soil so your garden is ready to go as soon as the ground is warm? Get a jump on planting season this year with Alana Haley of Pine Hill Nursery. With a focus on do-it-yourself methods and materials you may already have around, she’ll offer an abundance of great tips to help you get started and keep going so your garden produces bountiful harvests all season long $5-$10 suggested donation.

Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI)

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Dan Blim and Don Theyken lead dancing with music by Judi Morningstar, Brad Battey, Susan Lazar. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably; bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers come early. Right on Burbank from Green Rd; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults; $4 students; under 14 free with parent. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI)

Bear's Place (1316 East 3rd Street Bloomington, IN)

Contact: 812.339.3460 lbrikmanis@hotmail.com

Since 2001, Michigan's foremost neo-folk troubadour has wandered the ends, edges and in-betweens of North America more times than he can count - by train, foot, thumb, bicycle, bus, subway, ski and occasional aeroplane. Wearing a three-piece suit and derby hat, Bemis carries his beat-up instruments on his back: banjo, guitar, sometimes a fiddle or banjolele.... His quirky humor, engaging stage presence and exquisitely crafted songs have earned Bemis a worldwide fanbase (www.andrubemis.com). $5; 21+.

Stobers Bar (812 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)

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Jeff Shoup hosts open jam

Dagwood Tavern & Grill (2803 E Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI)

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Show up early to sign up.