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| Sunday August 1, 2010 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Author Signing: Buzz Harcus, CHINA MARINE: TSINGTAO TREASURE and TAINTED Buzz Harcus’ action-adventure novels take place in 1979, 30 years after China has been closed off by the Communists and 30 years after black-marketeer Joe Gionetti, hid his cache of black market money in the old Marine Corps barracks in in Tsingtao, China. Former Marine Corporal, Harry Martin, gets involved in retrieving the money and the events following this in high-seas adventure! FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 6:30 pm | BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Please phone or e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more) St. Mark's Episcopal Church (134 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 7:00 pm | Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids 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! (more)
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| Monday August 2, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | STORY HOUR: Farm Animals Horizon Books has story hour every Monday morning. The theme this week is Farm Animals. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 8:00 pm | Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more)
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| Tuesday August 3, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | English Country Dance Ray Bantle and Greg Meisner lead dancing to music by Judi Morningstar, Brad Battey, and Susan Lazar. Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704. $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Andre Villoch With Band Good Boy Andre Villoch Performs With Band Good Boy (more)
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| 7:30 pm | EASTERN SUNZ In the tradition of Public Enemy and Rage Against the Machine, Eastern Sunz provide a fresh take on political, social, and environmental issues. Intelligent lyrics, captivating production, and timely subject matter are the driving force behind Eastern Sunz music. Portland duo Courage and TravisT have steadily been touring nationwide and overseas, and continue to rapidly expand their fan base to all corners of the world. They have released four full length albums with a fifth due in 2010. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission: $5, $3 members. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, Roger Mason Gallery in Foundry Hall, or at the door after 7 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Sound Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| Wednesday August 4, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am | Riverfolk Festival Jam Camp A performance camp for aspiring musicians. Participate with others who share your musical interests and improve your playing. Spend three days learning from professionals. Get individual Instruction on your instrument, group jams and band lab experience. Showcase opportunity at the Riverfolk Festival and a weekend Festival pass per participant with breakfast and noon meals. Bluegrass Instructors: Trent Waglers & The Steel Wheels band, Cajun instructors: Joe Hall and the Louisiana Cane Cutters. $200.00 registration fee. (more) Sharon Mills Park (5701 Sharon Hollow Road Manchester, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 3:00 pm | Author Signing: Bryan Gruley, THE HANGING TREE The second book in Bryan Gruley’s irresistible Starvation Lake series, The Hanging Tree is a compelling story about family and friendship, sex and violence, and the failure of love to make everything right. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Thursday August 5, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | AACTMAD Thursday Contra Dance AACTMAD's Thursday Night Contra series at the wonderfully Air Conditioned Concourse Dance Hall. New folks are welcome. Live Music! All dances taught, No Partner needed. Bring flat, clean, non-marking shoes. $7/$4 students/under 14 free with parents (more) AACTMAD Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Dr Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:30 pm | THE BOWZIES The Bowzies - Gerard Smith & Len Wallace on guitars, mandolin, banjo, accordion, bodhran & bouzouki - are one of the hardest working groups of Celtic roots musicians to come from the Detroit-Windsor cross border area with high energy allegiance to the old tradition. While the term “bowzie” refers to a part of a sailing ship’s mast rigging. It is also Dublin slang for a young good-for-nothing person. Any resemblance between these items and the members of the band is purely coincidental. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission $10, advance $7. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, Roger Mason Gallery in Foundry Hall, or at the door after 7 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Sound Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| Gaelic Storm at St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit Consistently touring over 125 dates per year, Gaelic Storm routinely breaks attendance and merchandise sales records, headlining the world's largest Celtic festivals as well as mainstream events such as The Rock Boat, Ships N Dips and the Cayamo Songwriter's Cruise alongside acts such as Gavin DeGraw, The Barenaked Ladies, Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett. Remarkably, the band has headlined the world's largest Irish Festival, Milwaukee Irish Fest, for 6 straight years! One show & you'll be hooked To Be Announced! Check ticket website often for further details... This show is sure to be a sell out! (more) Saint Andrews Hall (431 East Congress Detroit, MI) Map Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 8:30 pm | Andre Villoch at Tamarack Lodge Bon Voyage Bon Fire on the Beach with Andre’ 8:30pm-11pm- What better way to end your week with us? Andre Villoch is back with his great kid songs and adult ones too. So join us for one last bon fire, live music and fun before you have to leave way too soon. The fire will be lit until 11pm. (more)
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| Friday August 6, 2010 | ||
| 12:00 pm | Michigan Roots Jamboree The Michigan Roots Jamboree is a two-day outdoor music and arts camping festival featuring regional acts on two stages in Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. Our lineup includes: ekoostik hookah, Macpodz, Smokestack, UV Hippo, The Ragbirds, nervous but excited, Dick Siegel, Rootstand, Dragon Wagon, October Babies, The Mayflys, MR SHZ, Tokyo Sexwhale, Funktion, Hulla, Jamie Register & the Glendales, Ben Miller Band, and Abigail Stauffer. Check out www.rootsjamboree.com find out more! Pre-sale Tickets: $15 per day ($20 per day at the gate) Weekend Camping Pass: $50 Vip Passes: $100 Check our website at www.rootsjamboree.com! (more) Riverside Park (1 W Cross Ave Ypsilanti, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| 5:00 pm | The St. Andrews Society of Detroit, The Highland Games is a celebration of Scottish culture and heritage. As a part of this celebration the following events and activities take place: Entertainment featuring national and regional artists, Pipe Band, Heavy Athletic, Highland Dance Competitions, The “Parade of Clans” featuring Clans from across the USA.A wonderful, “Wee Bairns” area (for the small children,) A diverse marketplace of Celtic crafts, merchandise and collectibles and Scottish and other food vendors. St. Andrew's Society of Detroit's Ceilidh tonight! See ticket website for details and complete pricing schedule. Advance tickets are recommended... (more) Greenmead Historical Park (20501 Newburgh Rd. Livonia, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| 6:00 pm | Author Signing: Jeffrey Schatzer, AWESOME ADVENTURES IN HISTORY Professor Tuesday’s AWESOME ADVENTURES IN HISTORY, Book Two: Migrating to Michigan. Returning safely through their adventures through time to learn about Chief Pontiac’s rebellion (Book One), several members of Miss Pepper’s class again need Professor Tuesday’s help with their studies of Michigan history. Meet Jeffrey Schatzer, creator of this great book series that is perfect for 4th graders in their Michigan studies. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | Riverfolk Festival "Party in the Park" Friday evening dinner party features entertainment by headliners Joe Hall & The Louisiana Cane Cutters and Trent Wagler & the Steel Wheels. Cajun Food & cash bar features Broussards authentic Cajun Cuisine. Meet the artists, enjoy authentic Cajun food, Cajun & Bluegrass music and dancing. Advance Tickets: $12 One Day Pass $20 Weekend Pass children 12 and under Free Ph: 877-RIV-FOLK or 877-748-3655 (more) Riverfolk Festival (575 West Main Street Manchester, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| Sally Rogers in concert at the Art Park Summer Sounds concert series will feature folk-singer Sally Rogers on the scenic outdoor stage at Michigan Legacy Art Park, located at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. Northern Michigan native, Sally performs traditional folk and children’s music interwoven with stories taken from her life as a performer, wife and mother. Some seating is provided; the audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Rides for those needing assistance will be provided to the amphitheatre. Admission is $10 per adult and free for youth 17 years and younger. Purchase tickets online or at the concert. (more) Michigan Legacy Art Park (12500 Crystal Mountain Drive Thompsonville, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |
| 7:30 pm | DENICE FRANKE Denice Franke’s career is rooted firmly in her gift for singing, and an intuition for penning songs that get under the skin. Franke's life as a touring artist began in 1976. In 1989, she toured as Nanci Griffith's backup singer and opening act, as 1/2 of the popular duo "Hudson & Franke." Franke (pronounced "Frankie") accompanies herself on the guitar with grace, and skill, and a repertoire of rhythms that rock listeners gently in place as they take in the ‘movie’ each song projects. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission $10, members $8. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, Roger Mason Gallery in Foundry Hall, or at the door after 7 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Sound Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 8:00 pm | Crescent Woods Under The Stars The Crescent Woods Fifth concert in this summer's series features the Cherry Blossom Ramblers, Drummers & Middle Eastern Dancers. An exciting evening of entertainment. Crescent Woods Under the Stars is a summer series of music, storytelling, poetry and dance performed by some of the best talent in the Grand Traverse Area. Bring your own story or poem and present them to the audience. General admission $5 for individual, $10 for family. We provide cushions to sit on or bring your own lawn chair (more) Crescent Woods Amphitheater - parking at Unity Church (3600 5 Mile Road Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Friday Night Swing 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 (more)
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| Comfy Couch Concerts presents Ronny Cox Ronny Cox started out as a musician, but is also one of the most respected and sought after character actors in Hollywood. Since his debut in the classic movie "Deliverance," including playing guitar in the famous Dueling Banjos scene, Ronny has appeared in over 50 films, including "Beverly Hills Cop," "Bound for Glory," "Robocop" and "Total Recall," as well as numerous TV series. With "Song, Stories and Out & Out Lies," he returns to his music and storytelling roots. Doors open at 7:30 pm for advance ticket holders. Tickets sold at 7:45 pm at the door Tickets are available for sale at the door for $15.00 on a first-come-first-served basis. Call (248) 910-4941 to check availability. (more) Comfy Couch Concrts / Newport Furnishings (52504 Grand River Ave Wixom, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| 8:30 pm | OWDC Dancing at St. James International folk dancing to recorded music. Wood floor; nice refreshments table. First 45 minutes every dance is at least walked-through, and one is taught. After 9:30 the music is pretty much continuous until 11:30+. Everyone is welcome. $7 admission, $4 students (more)
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| Live Music: Moonbeam Sunrising Star Performing since she was five years old, Moonbeam’s soothing voice, combined with her spiritual lyrics, touches the hearts of audiences. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | Belfast Gin at Claddagh Irish Pub in Livonia Stop in for a meal or a snack and a few beverages at Livonia's Best Irish Pub! Listen to the "Distilled Irish Music" of Kalamazoo's "Belfast Gin" and relax! A great stop after the St. Andrews Society Highland Games! Come early for best seating and enjoy a meal before the show! No Cover to enter. (more) Claddagh Pub of College Park (17800 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| Saturday August 7, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am | The St. Andrews Society of Detroit Highland Games The Highland Games is a celebration of Scottish culture and heritage. As a part of this celebration the following events and activities take place: Entertainment featuring national and regional artists, Pipe Band, Heavy Athletic, Highland Dance Competitions, The “Parade of Clans” featuring Clans from across the USA.A wonderful, “Wee Bairns” area (for the small children,) A diverse marketplace of Celtic crafts, merchandise and collectibles and Scottish and other food vendors. St. Andrew's Society of Detroit's Annual Games See ticket website for details and complete pricing schedule. Advance tickets are recommended... (more) Greenmead Historical Park (20501 Newburgh Rd. Livonia, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets | |
| 10:00 am | Riverfolk Festival Three stages with Celtic, Cajun, Bluegrass, Blues entertainment, music and dance workshops, fiddle contest, songwriting contest, healthy kids area and juried art show. Main stage performers include: George Bedard & the Kingpins, Trent Wagler & the Steel Wheels, Joe Hall & the Louisiana Cane Cutters, Rant Maggie Rant, Woody Pines, The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, Dick Seigel, The Raisin Pickers, Kofi Ameyaw, and Natalie Mae as MC. Free parking and shuttle all day and evening. ADVANCE TICKETS: $12 One Day Pass $20 Weekend Pass Children 12 and under Free ADV TKS:Manchester Market, The Coffee Mill, The Wild Acorn, Whole Foods (more) Riverfolk Festival (575 West Main Street Manchester, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 12:00 pm | Great Lakes Irish Music Festival Top National, International and local Irish Music and Dance Acts, with great food and Irish Merchandise Vendors. This is the 3rd Annual event held at the Ballpark. Check out their website for complete details and a listing of entertainers. Gates Open at 11:00AM Tickets: $12.00 for adults, children ages 3-12 are only $1.00 and for the youngsters under 3 it's free. Parking: $5.00 for cars & $10.00 RVs & Busses (more) Fifth Third Ballpark (4500 West River Dr NE Comstock Park, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| 1:00 pm | Author Signing: Larry Chiapelli, CHIAPELLI’S LIVE POKER STRATEGIES This book is written for both novice and experienced players and features live poker games like Seven Card Stud, Omaha, and Texas Hold ‘em. Written for the average person, this unique book is guaranteed to both entertain and educate any player worldwide. Included are modern, easy-to-follow illustrations on winning poker hands, as well as new topics that often go unaddressed such as gaming etiquette, online poker, and poker room environments across the United States. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Author Signing: Brian & Wendy Froud, The Heart of Faerie Oracle From the renowned team of Brian and Wendy Froud comes a delightful and spiritual guide that offers believers a chance to connect with and experience the love and wisdom that comes from the hearts of faeries. The Heart of the Faerie Oracle box set includes 68 oracle cards, illustrated by Brian Froud. The accompanying book provides detailed instructions for reading the cards and relating to the Faerie World, as well as learning valuable relationship information. Free (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 5:00 pm | Andre Villoch at Blue Tractor Andre Villoch Performs Live At Blue Tractor (more) Blue Tractor and Cafe Habana (423 South Union Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | Port Sanilac Civil War Ball Port Sanilac invites you to the 2nd annual Civil War Reenactment at the Sanilac County Historical Museum and village. Encampment, period entertainment, cemetery walks, crafts, impressions of the period, a grand ball, battles, and cannons. The public is welcome; period attire suggested. No partner nor previous dance skill is required. Ball location: in front of the Mansion at the museum. (more) Sanilac County Historical Museum (228 South Ridge Road Port Sanilac, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:30 pm | Claudia Schmidt Concert A full evening with singer songwriter Claudia Schmidt in Concert. She is a long time folk singer who has branched out into jazz. She plays the 12 string guitar and mountain dulcimer and involves the audience into her performances. She has several movie credits for scoring the music. She has appeared many times on the radio show, A Prarie Home Companion. Schmidt is a Traverse City Native who has performed in several middle American States and 8 countries. Tickets are $10 and available at Oryana, Higher Self Bookstore and at Unity Church 938-9587. Claudia's CD's will be available. (more) Crescent Woods amphitheater behind Unity Church (3600 Five Mile Road Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| STEVE SMITH AND CHRIS SANDERS, The Dutchmyn Steve Smith (mandolin, mandola, vocals, guitar) and Chris Sanders (guitar, vocals) have been performing together for six years as a duo and in the Las Cruces based group Steve Smith, Chris Sanders and Hard Road. Their award winning songwriting has landed them both best gospel and instrumental at the New Mexico Music awards in 2006 and best bluegrass and gospel in 2008. According to one reviewer, "... they [Smith & Sanders] are simultaneously masterful, with complete down-home charm.” Doors open at 7 pm. Two shows for one ticket price, with a sunset break in the middle. General admission $10, members $8. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, Roger Mason Gallery in Foundry Hall, or at the door after 7 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Sound Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 8:00 pm | AACTMAD First Saturday Dance Carol Jacobs calls to the Pittsfield Open Band At the door: $9 general, $8 AACTMAD members, $5 students (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Robert Marr Fenton Winery Solo Show This is a solo show where I'll be performing a bunch of my own songs, and some great covers. Come on out for some good wine, beer and music. It's a wonderful place to kick it with your friends. (more) Fenton Winery And Brewery (1545 North Leroy Street Fenton, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Robin Moore Band at Groveland Oaks Park Robin Moore Band bringing their Americana/Roots mix of country, rock, and blues to Groveland Oaks County Park. Bring your tent, bring your camper, bring the kids, grab a drum & tambourine and light your campfire (are they still allowed?) and jam into the twilight with us! (more) Groveland Oaks County Park (14555 Dixie Highway Holly, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Sam Surgalski Sam is a 14 year old piano wiz who will be playing a mixture of classical, jazz, and popular music. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | Belfast Gin at Claddagh Irish Pub in Livonia Stop in for a meal or a snack and a few beverages at Livonia's Best Irish Pub! Listen to the "Distilled Irish Music" of Kalamazoo's "Belfast Gin" and relax! A great stop after the St. Andrews Society Highland Games! Come early for best seating and enjoy a meal before the show! No Cover to enter. (more) Claddagh Pub of College Park (17800 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| Sunday August 8, 2010 | ||
| 2:00 pm | Author Signing: Dave Dempsey, SUPERIOR SHORES On the shores of the world's largest lake, a slick Chicago developer and a home-grown, small-town Michigan lake advocate collide over the developer’s proposed Superior Shores resort. She thinks he's ruining nature; he thinks he's showcasing it. Their differences generate a controversy that reverberates across the lake -- and sparks of another kind. Dave Dempsey is the author of four nonfiction books, including two about Great Lakes protection. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 5:00 pm | Sunday Sings Sing those old folk songs. Bring a dish to pass. Have a great time. Free (more) Shady shores, Gun Lake (Patterson St. , ) Email Add This Event |
| 6:30 pm | BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Please phone or e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more) St. Mark's Episcopal Church (134 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids 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! (more)
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| Monday August 9, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | STORY HOUR: Michigan Horizon Books has story hour every Monday morning. This week’s theme is Michigan. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | KINOBE & SOUL BEAT AFRICA Ugandan world-beat sensations Kinobe & Soul Beat Africa are driving from Pennsylvania to Vancouver, and they're stopping in South Haven for the night! This is a last-minute booking; help spread the word!! Kinobe is an extraordinary new talent from Uganda whose early abilities in traditional African music quickly garnered acclaim on the world stage. Soul Beat Africa are gifted instrumentalists steeped in the music of their homeland with ears open to the sound of the world at large. Show starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Suggested donation at door. $5 advance tickets guarantee admission. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, or at the Roger Mason Gallery. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 8:00 pm | Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more)
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| Tuesday August 10, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | PRACTICE SPACE with RLJ & Lugzi Practice Space at Foundry Hall is an opportunity for local bands to practice, and for local music lovers to hear their favorite groups in a non-concert, all-ages environment. Bottomless coffee & wireless internet! Pop and snacks also available for sale, as are strings, picks and other instrument accessories. Bands with at least one member from the greater South Haven area are encouraged to sign up for future dates. Doors open at 7 pm. $3 admission includes unlimited coffee and wireless internet; Free to members. (more)
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| English Country Dance Arlene Kindel and Shirley Harden lead dancing to music by David West and Donna Baird. Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704. $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
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| 7:30 pm | Art Rapids! Free Community Concert For the second year, Art Rapids! is giving the community a free outdoor concert. Featuring Encore Winds, a fifty piece ensemble, the concert will be held in Veterans' Memorial Park. Concert goers are encouraged to bring picnics and chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the gymnasium at Elk Rapids High School. Free! (more) Downtown Elk Rapids (River St Elk Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Wednesday August 11, 2010 | ||
| 4:00 pm | Author Signing: Amy B. White, FORGET HER NOTS While researching the Victorian language of flowers for a project at boarding school, 14-year-old Laurel discovers that her bouquets (or tussie-mussies) have peculiar effects on whomever she gives them to: a spinster teacher finds love, a classmate aces a test, and another attracts boys like flies. Luckily, Ms. Suarez, the head of the conservatory, is there to explain Laurel’s gifts—she is a Flowerspeaker, one of an ancient line of people who can use flowers to influence feelings. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | Pretty Shaky String Band Reunion The Fifth Annual Pretty Shaky String Band reunion will be held on August 11, 2010 at Fountain Square in downtown East Lansing, MI starting about 7PM until the last person leaves (Urban Options house on Grove St. in case of rain). The purpose of this event is to publicize the existence of the group and to provide a chance for current and former band members to get together and play tunes like they used to. The public is invited to come and listen, bring your lawn chairs and sunglasses. (more) Fountain Square (Albert Ave and M.A.C Ave East Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| Thursday August 12, 2010 | ||
| 5:30 pm | Dilly Beans and Cucumber Pickling Workshop Come learn how to make and can green bean and cucumber pickles; or if you know how, come join in the fun of a community canning party. The workshop is limited to 8 participants. You will need to bring your own canning jars and lids. Each participant will go home with 4 quarts of cucumber pickles and 2 quarts of dilly beans. There will be take-home information and other canning resources available, courtesy of Jennifer Berkey of Grand Traverse MSU Extension. $15 (more) Birch Point Farm (7506 E. Birch Point Rd Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | AACTMAD Thursday Contra Dance AACTMAD's Thursday Night Contra series at the wonderfully Air Conditioned Concourse Dance Hall. New folks are welcome. Live Music by Brad Battey and Alex Belhaj! All dances taught by Peter Baker. No Partner needed. Bring flat, clean, non-marking shoes. $7/$4 students/under 14 free with parents (more) AACTMAD Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Dr Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Chulrua with special guests Finvarras Wren The music Chulrua plays is the old instrumental dance music of Ireland: jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and slides. They also play walking marches, songs, slow airs, set dances, and the harp music of Turlough O’Carolan and others. They strive to present these tunes and songs in keeping with the old tradition—as they were handed down from generation to generation in Ireland. Opening the show is one of Michigan's finest Traditional Irish Music Acts: Finvarras Wren, from Detroit. Tickets are on sale now at $13 .. $15 at the door! Call or e-mail the White Crow Conservatory to reserve yours now. (more) The White Crow Conservatory of Music (3736 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 8:00 pm | An Dro performing for CMU Public Broadcasting Cruise This is going to be huge fun. Central Michigan University Public Radio offers an evening cruise out of Mackinaw City. The charter a Ferry from the Arnold Line and tour around the straights with drinks, hors d'ouvers, and music. An Dro will be providing the music. (more) Arnold Line Ferry Algoma (Old State Dock Mackinaw City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 8:30 pm | Andre Villoch at Tamarack Lodge Bon Voyage Bon Fire on the Beach with Andre’ 8:30pm-11pm- What better way to end your week with us? Andre Villoch is back with his great kid songs and adult ones too. So join us for one last bon fire, live music and fun before you have to leave way too soon. The fire will be lit until 11pm. (more)
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| Friday August 13, 2010 | ||
| 1:30 pm | GRAM/Ox-Bow Friday Lecture Series presents Lisa Wainwright "The Ox-Bow Centennial Exhibition: Perspectives, Interpretations, and Riffs." (Cook Auditorium.) From 1910 through the present day, the artist-teachers of Ox-Bow have captured the experience this unique art center affords. In painting, sculpture, object-design, fiber, glass, and clay, those myriad themes most relevant to the century took form through a commitment to skilled craft. This lecture will highlight the salient themes and stylistic tendencies that have shaped the Ox-Bow oeuvre. $8 for non-members, free for members. Free with admission to GRAM. (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center St. NW Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 2:00 pm | Author Signing: Janice Beuschel, MISADVENTURES OF GRANDPA SILLY & GRANDMA Go on a road trip with Grandpa Silly and Grandma B. For this first adventure, they travel to Tennessee for a dinner party. This fun picture book is the first in a planned series by Michigan author Janice Beuschel. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 5:00 pm | GRAM on the Green Steelcase Outdoor Summer Music Series Join us for GRAM on the Green/DowntownGR Bazaar, a FREE Friday night event on GRAM’s terrace and plaza in Rosa Parks Circle. Every Friday night, enjoy live music, outdoor sketching, games for all ages, and beverages (cash bar available). Participate in the DowntownGR games and enter to win great prizes each week. Outdoor activities are free. Museum admission is only $5 for non-members and FREE for members on Friday nights. This week: Fainting Generals (pop rock), on the Museum Terrace 5-7 sketching and games; 7-9 live music Free (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center St. NW Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 6:00 pm | Author Signing: Priscilla Cogan & Duncan Sings-Alone Priscilla Cogan is the author of such novels as COMPASS OF THE HEART, CRACK AT DUSK, CROOK OF DAWN, DOUBLE TIME, UNRAVELING THREAD, and WINONA'S WEB. Duncan Sings-Alone is the author of SPRINTING BACKWARDS TO GOD. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Friday Night Conversations: Film, feat. Malinda Petersen, MP Talent Agency Friday Night Conversations: "The Business of Acting," presented by Malinda Petersen of MP Talent Agency Are you an aspiring actor or actress who would like to break into the growing Michigan film industry? Then this workshop is for you! If you would like to simply mix and converse with Malinda before the presentation, stop by early for the 5pm Pre-Workshop Mixer. 5:30pm--Pre-Workshop Mixer, 6-7pm--Workshop Free (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center St. NW Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 7:00 pm | Belfast Gin at the Lake Lansing Band Shell Welcome to Mid-Michigan's premier outdoor musical venue! Situated on the shores of Lake Lansing and surrounded by beautiful perennial flowerbeds and an oak grove, the Lake Lansing Bandshell provides a great setting for a summer evening of music. The bandshell is home to free Friday evening performances between Memorial Day and Labor Day. All Friday evening performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Belfast Gin returns this year with their distinctive take on Celtic music with a rock influence. Come early for best spaces, bring your own blanket or lawnchair! Admission is FREE.. Bring lawnchairs or blankets and come early for best placement! (more) Lake Lansing Park (1621 Pike St Haslett, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| 8:00 pm | Crescent Woods Under The Stars - Mark Twain Night The last in the summer series at the Crescent Woods outdoor amphitheater features a night of Mark Twain. Storyteller Nancy Vogl with great music and poetry. A wonderful evening of stories, music and poetry. Crescent Woods Under the Stars is a summer series of music, storytelling, poetry and dance performed by some of the best talent in the Grand Traverse Area. Bring your own story or poem and present them to the audience. General admission $5 for individual, $10 for family. We provide cushions to sit on or bring your own lawn chair (more) Crescent Woods Amphitheater - parking at Unity Church (3600 5 Mile Road Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Friday Night Swing 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 (more)
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| 8:30 pm | OWDC Dancing at St. James International folk dancing to recorded music. Wood floor; nice refreshments table. First 45 minutes every dance is at least walked-through, and one is taught. After 9:30 the music is pretty much continuous until 11:30+. Everyone is welcome. $7 admission, $4 students (more)
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| LIVE MUSIC: Andrew Sturtz & the Imperfectionists Andrew Sturtz is popular at Horizon Books with his jazz/acoustic style. Now he fronts the band The Imperfectionists, and they are sure to be a hit! FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Saturday August 14, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | Celtic Heritage Celebration in Sparta! Come celebrate your Celtic Heritage in Sparta MI! Celtic Crafts, Entertainment, Dancers, Music, Food, Beer Tent and more! Free Parking and Entry to the Entertainment Event. Bring your lawnchairs or blankets and enjoy the beautiful park. Music from the bandshell from 10AM-10PM! Schedule: 10AM-GR Pipeband 11AM-Lee Mulder NOON-Thistlehead 1PM-Irish Dancers 2PM-GR Pipeband 3PM-Twin Thistle 4PM-Trad. Dancing 5PM-Washback Raven 6PM-Toby Bresnahan 7PM-Wren Boys 8PM-Close Traditional "Super Session"! Grand Rapids and District Pipe Band @ 10AM to start things off! Addmission is FREE, Parking is FREE, Entertainment is FREE! (more) Rogers Park (75 N. Union Sparta, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 11:30 am | Colosanti's One Saturday a month I set up next to the olives and play tunes for 4 hours. Don't worry. If you need to get something out of the olive cart I'm blocking, I'll take an "olive break". (more)
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| 2:00 pm | Author Signing: Raymond Goodwin, SAWDUSTED: NOTES FROM A POST-BOOM MILL In SAWDUSTED Goodwin wipes the dust off his memories of the rundown, nonunion mill where he toiled for twenty months as a two-time college dropout. Spare, evocative character sketches bring to life the personalities of his fellow millworkers—their raucous pranks, ribbing, complaints about wages and weather, macho posturing, failed romances, and fantasies of escape. The result is a mostly funny, sometimes heartbreaking portrait of life in the lumbering industry a century after its heyday. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 4:00 pm | Author Signing: Robert Wanguard, Target: A Pete Thorsen Mystery Pete Thorsen is looking forward to a quiet vacation at Clear Lake. That changes when he meets Cara Lane and she turns up dead the following day in mysterious circumstances. Eyed as a suspect, bad things start to happen when he pokes around in self-defense. He’s hassled in a bar and told to mind his own business, then put under siege in his law firm when an anonymous tip comes in to his archrival. To cap it off, he’s run off the road one night and left for dead. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 5:00 pm | Andre Villoch at Blue Tractor Andre Villoch Performs Live AT Blue Tractor (more) Blue Tractor and Cafe Habana (423 South Union Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 8:00 pm | Robin Moore Band at Addison Oaks County Park Robin Moore Band bringing their Americana/Roots mix of country, rock, and blues to Addison Oaks County Park. Bring your tent, bring your camper, bring the kids, grab a drum & tambourine and light your campfire (are they still allowed?) and jam into the twilight with us! (more) Addison Oaks County Park (1480 West Romeo Road Leonard, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | LIVE MUSIC: David & Paxton Duo The David & Paxton Duo consists of David Eickenroth and Keith Brown (aka Paxton Wexford). Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, they have been performing together on and off since the mid 1960’s. These seasoned performers will help you wax nostalgic as they perform hits from the past eras; classic rock, folk and folk rock are their strong suit. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Sunday August 15, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | Ben Hassenger at the East Lansing Farmer's Market Playing among the fruits and vegetables! The East Lansing Farmers market is held at Valley Court, behind the Gr. River Biggby (more) Valley Court Park (400 Hillside Ct East Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| 1:00 pm | Author Signing: Aaron Stander, SHELF ICE The fourth book in Aaron Stander’s series that features Sheriff Ray Elkins comes out in August. The seasons are being represented as well as the Grand Traverse Region in this series that begins with Summer People, and continues with Color Tour, Deer Season, and now contains Shelf Ice. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 3:00 pm | Author Signing: Laura Stec, COOL CUISINE: TAKING A BITE OUT OF GLOBAL WARM COOL CUISINE is a smorgasbord of scientific fact and culinary art where the reader learns new ways to look at the climate crisis. It presents the full cycle on how our agrochemical food system affects global warming and how global warming affects the food system. It inspires personal life changes with in-depth research, easy recipes, ideas for your next book group "read and eat" tasting party, and simple tips on how to cook a global-cooling cuisine. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 6:30 pm | BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Please phone or e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids 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! (more)
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| Monday August 16, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | STORY HOUR: Insects Horizon Books has story hour every Monday morning. The theme this week is Insects. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 8:00 pm | Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more)
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| 9:00 pm | New Student Registration Begins The MSU Community Music Schools begins registration for the Fall 2010 semester on August 16, 2010. Pick up a course catalog or visit cms.msu.edu to see all the classes CMS has to offer. (more) MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Tuesday August 17, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | PRACTICE SPACE with RLJ & Lugzi Practice Space at Foundry Hall is an opportunity for local bands to practice, and for local music lovers to hear their favorite groups in a non-concert, all-ages environment. Bottomless coffee & wireless internet! Pop and snacks also available for sale, as are strings, picks and other instrument accessories. Bands with at least one member from the greater South Haven area are encouraged to sign up for future dates. Doors open at 7 pm. $3 admission includes unlimited coffee and wireless internet; Free to members. (more)
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| English Country Dance Bronwen Gates and Bob Messer lead dancing to music by Debbie Jackson, Marni Rachmiel (Seattle WA), and Susie Lorand. Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704. $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Andre Villoch With Band Good Boy Andre Villoch Performs With Band Good Boy (more)
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| Huntington Rogue River After the Blues Series An Dro is looking forward to being part of the "After The Blues" Concert Seris in Rockford, MI. The concert will be on the Garden Park Stage next to the scenic Rogue River in downtown Rockford. Join An Dro for an evening of Celtic/World music in an idyllic setting. Free (more) Garden Park Stage (downtown Rockford, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Wednesday August 18, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Concerts in the Garden Lovely outdoor setting. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic basket for an evening concert (more) ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (620 Romeo Street Rochester, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | Wednesday Jam: SONG SWAP 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. (more)
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| Art Rapids! celebrates the Elk Rapids Cinema To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Elk Rapids Cinema and its recent renovations, Art Rapids is pleased to offer an evening of entertainment. Join us for a showing of "West Side Story." Tickets are limited and will be sold in advance only. Tickets for the movie and snacks are $20. For an additional $20 per person, the evening will end with a champagne and dessert reception at Siren Hall. $20 per person for the movie and snacks $40 per person for the above, plus champagne toast and dessert reception at Siren Hall following the movie (more) Elk Rapids Cinema (205 River St Elk Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Thursday August 19, 2010 | ||
| 5:00 pm | CMS Choir Auditions Prospective singers looking to join a CMS choir should audition at the MSU Community Music School August 19. The four choirs are: the Preparatory Choir (ages 7-10), the CMS Singers (ages 9-14), the MSU Children's Choir (ages 10-17) and the new Young Men's Chorus (13-18) Auditions are held from 5-7 p.m. No audition material is necessary. (more) MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | AACTMAD Thursday Contra Dance AACTMAD's Thursday Night Contra series at the wonderfully Air Conditioned Concourse Dance Hall. New folks are welcome. Live Music by Marni Rachmiel from Seattle, Washington joined by Debbie Jackson and Susie Lorand! All dances taught by Robin Warner. No Partner needed. Bring flat, clean, non-marking shoes. $7/$4 students/under 14 free with parents (more) AACTMAD Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Dr Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | Andre Villoch at Tamarack Lodge Bon Voyage Bon Fire on the Beach with Andre’ 8:30pm-11pm- What better way to end your week with us? Andre Villoch is back with his great kid songs and adult ones too. So join us for one last bon fire, live music and fun before you have to leave way too soon. The fire will be lit until 11pm. (more)
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| Friday August 20, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am | Jaki and Rob Roy 3-Day Cordwood Masonry Workshop PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULL. Morning sessions include cordwood theory, slide presentations and discussion of the three styles of cordwood construction. Afternoons are reserved for practical, hands-on work sessions. The third afternoon affords an opportunity for students to consult with Rob about their plans, while Jaki maintains order on the worksite. This workshop gives the student a strong introduction to this ancient building technique. A 3-day workshop PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULL. Price is a sliding scale of $350 to $500. Work trade is available, as are limited scholarships. (more) Bay View Farm Map Email Add This Event | |
| 1:30 pm | GRAM/Ox-Bow Friday Lecture Series presents Jim Yood GRAM/Ox-Bow Friday Lecture Series: Jim Yood, "The Persistence of Place: Modern Art in the Midwest." Cook Auditorium. The superb record of modern and contemporary Midwestern artists is assessed in this lecture which examines an accomplished if sometimes overlooked or misinterpreted regional style in American art. Beginning with artists such as Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, and Ivan Albright, the lecture also surveys artists such as Ed Paschke, Hollis Sigler, and Karl Wirsum. $8 for non-members, free for members. Free with admission to GRAM. (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center St. NW Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 4:00 pm | Author Signing: Kristina Riggle, THE LIFE YOU'VE IMAGINED Is the life you're living all you imagined? Have you ever asked yourself, "What if??" Here, four women face the decisions of their lifetimes in this stirring and unforgettable novel of love, loss, friendship, and family. FREE (more) Horizon Books (115 South Mitchell Street Cadillac, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 5:00 pm | GRAM on the Green Steelcase Outdoor Summer Music Series Join us for GRAM on the Green/DowntownGR Bazaar, a FREE Friday night event on GRAM’s terrace and plaza in Rosa Parks Circle. Every Friday night, enjoy live music, outdoor sketching, games for all ages, and beverages (cash bar available). Participate in the DowntownGR games and enter to win great prizes each week. Outdoor activities are free. Museum admission is only $5 for non-members and FREE for members on Friday nights. This week: Bill Sears (jazz saxophone), on the Museum Terrace. 5-7 sketching and games; 7-9 live music Free (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center St. NW Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 6:00 pm | Friday Night Conversations: Film Grand Rapids Art Museum's Friday Night Conversations present: Film Showing: TOKOYA – san (The Japanese Barber). A film by Don Kerr, discussion with director follows. In the Cook Auditorium (requires museum admission). Film Showing: Little Shop of Horrors, by Roger Corman. A clumsy young man nurtures a plant... only to discover it is bloodthirsty, forcing him to kill to feed it. On the Rosa Parks Circle Stage Screen. FREE. 6-7pm Don Kerr film; 9:30pm Little Shop of Horrors film Outdoor events are free; indoor event costs $5 for non-members, FREE for members. (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center St. NW Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Author Signing: Kelly O'Connor McNees, THE LOST SUMMER OF LOUISA M ALCOTT McNees lightly imagines the life of Louisa May Alcott, whose Little Women has enjoyed generations-long success. The story begins with a 20-year-old Louisa unhappily moving with her family from Boston to Walpole, N.H., where her Transcendentalist philosopher father pursues a life sans material pleasure. Louisa, meanwhile, plans on saving enough money to return to Boston and pursue a career as a writer. Then she meets the handsome and charming Joseph Singer, who stirs up strong emotions in Louisa. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | Open Mic @ Fenton Winery This is a great Open Mic, hosted by yours truly. This is a music-only event which occurs the third Friday of each month. Generally, there are some very talented people who show up to play. They make their own wine and beer, and it is very good! Come on out to play, or to listen. You won't be disappointed. (more)
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| 8:00 pm | Friday Night Swing 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 (more)
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| 8:30 pm | MUSIC: Songwriters in the Round The Songwriters will be back with their usual assortment of amazing musicians. This month the performers are Bill Brown, Jenny Thomas and Sandy Blumenfeld. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| OWDC Dancing at Polonia OWDC dancing moves to the hall above Polonia Restaurant; international folk dancing to recorded music, refreshments, cash bar, wood floor. Polonia Restaurant will be open; come early and have dinner. $7 regular admission; $4 students (more) Polonia Restaurant (2934 Yemans Street Hamtramck, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:30 pm | Belfast Gin at Moriarty's Pub Belfast Gin falls into a music category that we’d like to consider “Twisted Traditional”. We are a seven-piece Celtic group with kit drum, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, viola, tin whistle/flute and vocals. A high energy Celtic group, Belfast Gin creates a unique sound to the Celtic genre with an emphasis on searing vocals and an almost classic rock feel. Bootleggers everywhere, it's time to make a run!!! 9:30ish till close! Never a cover at Moriarty's! (more) Moriarty's Pub (802 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| Saturday August 21, 2010 | ||
| 10:30 am | L.A.U.G.H - The Lansing Area Ukulele Group Meeting For ukulele enthusiasts and players in the Lansing, MI area. We plan on meeting once per month at Elderly Instruments to have a lot of fun learning, sharing, and playing songs on the uke! No experience necessary. (more) Elderly Instruments (1100 North Washington Avenue Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| 1:00 pm | Author Signing: Kristina Riggle, THE LIFE YOU'VE IMAGINED Is the life you're living all you imagined? Have you ever asked yourself, "What if??" Here, four women face the decisions of their lifetimes in this stirring and unforgettable novel of love, loss, friendship, and family. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 3:00 pm | Author Signing: Wendy Stout, ON THE SPIN CYCLE Wendy’s comic strip FRAZZLED is compiled in this book, ON THE SPIN CYCLE. It is a humorous look at a 30-something, single mom, sandwiched between raising her kids and assisting her elderly parent. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 8:00 pm | Cobblestone Third Saturday Contra Dance Music by TBA, callers Peter Baker and Robin Warner, Mostly contra dances, beginners welcome, Beginners Lesson at 7:30 , $10, Grange Member $7, Students with ID $5, (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Finan & Hassenger at the Plymouth Coffee Bean John & I will be joining our friends from Chicago Patti Ecker and Sue Fink for a great night of music! The Plymouth Coffee Bean is my favorite coffee shop with a very nice performance area, this is going to be a very special evening! Free, but donations are greatly appreciated. CDs for sale also. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Cherry Blossom Ramblers Cherry Blossom Ramblers present a program of up north, front porch pickin’ at its best…where the harmonies flow through a multi-textured fabric of guitar, autoharp, lap dulcimer, concertina and pennywhistle. Gentle stories of enduring love, rollicking ditties, and songs of simple faith are woven together for a concert of musical delight. Two veteran musicians, Donna Lea Wilson and Dr. Lawrence Probes, have joined forces as a husband and wife ensemble. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:30 pm | Belfast Gin at Moriarty's Pub Belfast Gin falls into a music category that we’d like to consider “Twisted Traditional”. We are a seven-piece Celtic group with kit drum, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, viola, tin whistle/flute and vocals. A high energy Celtic group, Belfast Gin creates a unique sound to the Celtic genre with an emphasis on searing vocals and an almost classic rock feel. Bootleggers everywhere, it's time to make a run!!! 9:30ish till close! Never a cover at Moriarty's! (more) Moriarty's Pub (802 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| Sunday August 22, 2010 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Author Signing: Wally Juall, ACTION PLAN This concise book is for the athlete who wants to have a strategy to be successful in his or her chosen sport. Author Wally Juall has been a coach for many years and he would like to help athletes and their parents to avoid the pitfalls of athletic activity and to be highly successful in their sport. Wally Juall will give a presentation at 3:00 pm and address such issues as why athletes choke, what causes a slump, and the X and Y factors. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 6:30 pm | BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Please phone or e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids 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! (more)
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| Louise Mosrie at the Pump House Soulfull folk with a twang. Louise began writing songs in her early 20s, before moving to Nashville in '04. She has built recognition as a new, vibrant voice of Southern folk & Americana. In '09 she won the prestigious New Folk Competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Louise’s new CD, ‘Home’, and it’s title song were both #1 on the Folk charts for January. “more impressive is her voice as a songwriter, with a lyrical sense that is intensely personal yet not cloyingly so" Metropuls Music starts at 7:00 pm $10 - all money to the musicians. All tickets at the door. (more) The Pump House (368 Orchard St East Lansing, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |
| Monday August 23, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | Story Hour: Vehicles Horizon Books has story hour every Monday morning. This week’s theme is Vehicles. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 8:00 pm | Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more)
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| Tuesday August 24, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Andre Villoch With Band Good Boy Andre Villoch Performs With Band Good Boy (more)
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| PRACTICE SPACE with RLJ & Lugzi Practice Space at Foundry Hall is an opportunity for local bands to practice, and for local music lovers to hear their favorite groups in a non-concert, all-ages environment. Bottomless coffee & wireless internet! Pop and snacks also available for sale, as are strings, picks and other instrument accessories. Bands with at least one member from the greater South Haven area are encouraged to sign up for future dates. Doors open at 7 pm. $3 admission includes unlimited coffee and wireless internet; Free to members. (more)
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| English Country Dance Ray Bantle and Don Theyken lead dancing to music by Childgrove. Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704. $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Wednesday August 25, 2010 | ||
| 5:00 pm | Ben Hassenger at the Allen Street Farmer's Market Playing among the fruits and vegetables in downtown Lansing! Free, but tips are greatly appreciated. CDs for sale also. (more) Allen Street Farmers Market (1619 East Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday August 26, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | AACTMAD Thursday Contra Dance AACTMAD's Thursday Night Contra series at the wonderfully Air Conditioned Concourse Dance Hall. New folks are welcome. Live Music! All dances taught, No Partner needed. Bring flat, clean, non-marking shoes. $7/$4 students/under 14 free with parents (more) AACTMAD Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Dr Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Robin Moore Band at South Haven's Concert on the River Robin Moore Band bring their blues-tinged, country-rock to South Haven's Concert Series. Robin's voice is often compared to other honkytonk angels and roadhouse sweethearts like Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, and voice Bring your lawn chairs, your blankets, and your southern-style sweet tea and kick back or get up and dance if the spirit moves ya! free (more) South Haven Marina (Water Street South Haven, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:30 pm | Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini Performing At Salida Cafe Award winning musicians Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini have lengthy resumes as solo artists and an impressive collection of accolades each to their credit, but they enjoy each other's company on and off stage and as a result book several shows as a duo throughout the year. Together, they are popular entertainers known for their spirited performances and witty on-stage exchanges. John is a two time Detroit Blues Challenge champion in 2008 and 2009. He has won songwriting awards in Michigan, (more) Bongo's Salida Cafe (300 West Sackett Avenue Salida, CO) Map Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | Andre Villoch at Tamarack Lodge Bon Voyage Bon Fire on the Beach with Andre’ 8:30pm-11pm- What better way to end your week with us? Andre Villoch is back with his great kid songs and adult ones too. So join us for one last bon fire, live music and fun before you have to leave way too soon. The fire will be lit until 11pm. (more)
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| Friday August 27, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | Author Signing: Richard Baldwin, MURDER IN TIP-UP TOWN Lou Searing, and his partner, Jack Kelly are asked to solve the case presented by Harry Moody’s grandson, Todd. Moody disappeared during the 1985 Tip-Up Town festival. However, Moody’s grandson turns out to be a pathological liar which gets in the way of solving the case. Lou and Jack get to the bottom of the crime and solve one more mystery. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | An Dro performing at GRAM on the Green An Dro will be performing a free concert on the Terrace Stage at the GRAM on the Green Concert Series. Come early and wander through the amazing new Grand Rapids Art Museum. Access to the Art Museum Terrace is FREE! Cash bar and seating available, feel free to bring your own folding lawn chair, too! Free (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| JACKSON COFFEE CO. A night of solo original acoustic music presented in an intimate listening room venue. Good coffee, nice sounds, great room. (more) JACKSON COFFEE CO. (201 S. Mechanic St. Jackson, MI) Map Add This Event |
| 7:30 pm | Contra Dance with Open Band Contra dancing to live music. Play music, Call, and Dance! Bruce from Hawks and Owls leads the pickup band. New callers and dances can be tried. Kids are welcome. It is a great time. Come early for dance tips $6 dancer, $1 for musician (more)
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| 8:00 pm | Friday Night Swing 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 (more)
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| Tim and Myles Thompson at Matt's Music Stage and School Tim and Myles Thompson will be performing at Matt's Music School & Stage. Tim is the 2008 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, his 16 year old son is mastering the fiddle. (more) Matt's Music Stage & School (617 12th Street Paso Robles, CA) Map Email Add This Event |
| Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini Appearing at Kinfolks Award winning musicians Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini have lengthy resumes as solo artists and an impressive collection of accolades each to their credit, but they enjoy each other's company on and off stage and as a result book several shows as a duo throughout the year. Together, they are popular entertainers known for their spirited performances and witty on-stage exchanges. John is a two time Detroit Blues Challenge champion in 2008 and 2009. He has won songwriting awards in Michigan, (more) Kinfolks (950 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, CO) Map Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Tracy Kash Thomas Thomas's music represents the variety of genres in which she has shown she can comfortably and brilliantly immerse herself, including swing, Latin jazz, R&B, and roots rock. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| OWDC Dancing at St. James International folk dancing to recorded music. Wood floor; nice refreshments table. First 45 minutes every dance is at least walked-through, and one is taught. After 9:30 the music is pretty much continuous until 11:30+. Everyone is welcome. $7 admission, $4 students (more)
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| 9:00 pm | Robin Moore Band at Waldo's on the Campus WMU From Detroit with Love, Blues, and Biscuits the Robin Moore Band roll in to help you start your weekend out right. Americana-Roots music that's good and greasy and guaranteed to make you stand up and shout (should the spirit move you). Robin's voice is often compared to Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris, so if you like a honkytonk angels and roadhouse blues-betties, come down and sit a spell. Robin and the boys want to see you there! (more) Waldo's Tavern WMU (1408 WEST MICHIGAN Kalamazoo, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Saturday August 28, 2010 | ||
| 9:30 am | Northwest Michigan Mushroom Forays Come take a walk in the woods to learn more about mushrooms and fungi--and this month we will also learn about wild edible plants. Meeting monthly in the woods of Antrim and Kalkaska counties. Contact GRNA at info@grna.org or 231-533-8314 or Yvonne at ISLAND yvonne@artmeetsearth.org or 231-480-4515 for more information. $5 (each month, but no more than $20 total per year) (more) Grass River Natural Area, and surrounding areas (6500 Alden Highway Bellaire, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 10:00 am | CMS Choir Auditions Prospective singers looking to join a CMS choir should audition at the MSU Community Music School August 28. The four choirs are: the Preparatory Choir (ages 7-10), the CMS Singers (ages 9-14), the MSU Children's Choir (ages 10-17) and the new Young Men's Chorus (13-18) Auditions are held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. No audition material is necessary. (more) MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| 11:00 am | Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini at CFAM Award winning musicians Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini have lengthy resumes as solo artists and an impressive collection of accolades each to their credit, but they enjoy each other's company on and off stage and as a result book several shows as a duo throughout the year. Together, they are popular entertainers known for their spirited performances and witty on-stage exchanges. John is a two time Detroit Blues Challenge champion in 2008 and 2009. He has won songwriting awards in Michigan, (more) Margarita At Pine Creek (7350 Pine Creek Rd Colorado Springs, CO) Map Email Add This Event |
| Ben Hassenger at the Lansing City Market Friends, fruits, veggies, and fun - the new City Market has great music for the whole family too! (more) Lansing City Market (325 City Market Drive Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 12:00 pm | Author Signing: Josie Richards, GRANDMA'S JUST NOT HERSELF Natalie is a 9-year-old girl who loves her grandmother very much. When she visits her in the nursing home, Natalie realizes that grandma is just not herself that day. Learning that her grandmother has Alzheimer’s disease confuses Natalie. She recalls how visits with grandma used to be when grandma was herself. Natalie dreads another visit; however, her second visit ends up being a memorable one for everybody. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 1:00 pm | Peter Bane and Keith Johnson Permaculture for Abundance Weekend Peter Bane and Keith Johnson of Permaculture Activist Magazine are coming to Northern Michigan to share their permaculture expertise: Saturday, August 28th Workshop: The Ecological Homestead: Permaculture Food Production in Small Spaces Presentation: Introduction to Permaculture Design Sunday, August 29th Workshop: The Ecological Farm: Permaculture for Big Spaces Presentation: Gardening in Nature’s Image: Guild Design and Pest Management in the Home Garden Workshops 1-5pm, Evening Presentations 7-9pm Sliding scale $25-$75 for each workshop Donations accepted for evening presentations (more) Birch Point Farm, and Higher Grounds Trading Company Map Email Add This Event |
| 2:00 pm | Author Signing: Patrick Guinan, WEST ROARING BROOK & OTHER POEMS Patrick Guinan is an unassuming poet who tries to express in a very natural tone and style what he has seen and dreamed or what life has shown him. Speaking of his poetry, Guinan has said. "I have tried to say a few things about love and life and our memories of things that make us happy or sad and I have always tried to express these thoughts as simply and honestly as I know how." In the tradition of William Carlos William, his poems are like little snapshots of the past, images or scenes. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | JACKSON CASCADES CIVIL WAR BALL Glen instructs and leads the dancing while Ruffwater plays the vintage music for the Jackson Cascades Civil War ball. This is the "granddady" of re-enacted Civil War Balls. 200-250 people dancing in Civil War attire in the fresh open air in a tree-lined meadow. Flower-adorned arbor entrance sets the mood. Dances historically correct for the Civil War era. Spend the whole weekend with the encampment and special events. Phone 313.381.5447 for more details. Pre-instruction at 5:30 pm Preregistration for the weekend at the website below. The ball can be viewed by the public. Dressing in 1860's attire gets you in to the ball. (more) County of Jackson Parks & Recreation: Cascades (1401 S Brown St Jackson, MI) Map Add This Event |
| 8:00 pm | Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini at Speedtrap Coffeebar Award winning musicians Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini have lengthy resumes as solo artists and an impressive collection of accolades each to their credit, but they enjoy each other's company on and off stage and as a result book several shows as a duo throughout the year. Together, they are popular entertainers known for their spirited performances and witty on-stage exchanges. John is a two time Detroit Blues Challenge champion in 2008 and 2009. He has won songwriting awards in Michigan, (more) SpeedTrap Coffeebar and Music Hall (84 S Highway 105 Palmer Lake, CO) Map Add This Event |
| International Folkdancing with Ann Arbor Folkdancers Dancing to recorded music from the Balkans, Middle East, Scandanavia,etc. 8-9 p.m. teaching of easier dances. 9-11 p.m. open dance, requests encouraged. Suggested donation: $3 - $5; Students: $1 - $3, or within budget. (more) Gretchen's House (2625 Traver Rd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Jay Psaros & Olivia Brownlee With strong fingerpicking, catchy melodies and clever songwriting Jay Psaros is beginning to gain attention in the New England music scene. Jay is a Singer/Songwriter from Weymouth, Massachusetts but can most likely be found traveling gig to gig on a variety of musical endeavors. Olivia Brownlee is a heartfelt, energetic songwriter and performer bringing a breath of new air to old time traditions with her banjo. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | The Waxies at Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub You can never go wrong when THE WAXIES are in the house! And no house is better than Quinn and Tuite's for a show this good! Come early for best seats! $5 cover at the door! (more) Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub (1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| BLACKTHORN at McGuire's Resort in Cadillac. Don't miss Blackthorn in concert. Trad ... with a rockin' beat! Plan to join us Saturday, August 28 at Curly's Sports Pub for Blackthorn. Tickets are just $20 to see and hear Detroit's most popular Irish rock band as they grace the stage at McGuire's for Celtic Summer 2010. This is a concert you do not want to miss! Golf Package deals available for this show too! Visit website, and click on "packages" for details. Call 1-866-330-7184 for exact start time... $20 for just the concert, Golf Packages and Hotel reservations also available! (more) Curly's Sports Pub at McGuire's Resort in Cadillac (7880 Mackinaw Trail Cadillac, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| Sunday August 29, 2010 | ||
| 2:00 pm | Author Signing: Jill Rohde, ROAD TALES OF THE GYPSY BUTTERFLIES A sisterhood of motorcycle riders gets lost and lands in a lazy, backwoods town, expecting to have a drink at the local bar, grab some shut-eye, and cruise on down the highway. But once night falls, the four women become entangled in events that turn the town upside down and change their lives forever. In this tale of love and evil, loyalty and vengeance, friends are made and enemies are born. Through it all, Stormy, Shadow, Breeze, and Baby Girl stay sisters in the saddle. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 4:00 pm | Author Signing & Reception: William A. Decker, MD Northern Michigan Asylum: A History of the Traverse City Hospital. This book delineates the history of the Traverse City State Hospital, including photographs. There will be a reception and signing with William A. Decker, MD. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 6:00 pm | Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini at Vistas and Vineyards Award winning musicians Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini have lengthy resumes as solo artists and an impressive collection of accolades each to their credit, but they enjoy each other's company on and off stage and as a result book several shows as a duo throughout the year. Together, they are popular entertainers known for their spirited performances and witty on-stage exchanges. John is a two time Detroit Blues Challenge champion in 2008 and 2009. He has won songwriting awards in Michigan, (more) Vistas and Vineyards (3587 G Road Palisade, CO) Map Add This Event |
| 6:30 pm | BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Please phone or e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids 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! (more)
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| Monday August 30, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | Story Hour: Bed Time Horizon Books has story hour every Monday morning. The theme this week is “Bed Time”, so come in your PJ’s! FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 5:00 pm | Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini at Crested Butte Brewery Award winning musicians Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini have lengthy resumes as solo artists and an impressive collection of accolades each to their credit, but they enjoy each other's company on and off stage and as a result book several shows as a duo throughout the year. Together, they are popular entertainers known for their spirited performances and witty on-stage exchanges. John is a two time Detroit Blues Challenge champion in 2008 and 2009. He has won songwriting awards in Michigan, (more) Crested Butte Brewing Company (212 West US 50 Highway Gunnison, CO) Map Add This Event |
| 8:00 pm | Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more)
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| Tuesday August 31, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | English Country Dance No dance tonight. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| PRACTICE SPACE with RLJ & Lugzi Practice Space at Foundry Hall is an opportunity for local bands to practice, and for local music lovers to hear their favorite groups in a non-concert, all-ages environment. Bottomless coffee & wireless internet! Pop and snacks also available for sale, as are strings, picks and other instrument accessories. Bands with at least one member from the greater South Haven area are encouraged to sign up for future dates. Doors open at 7 pm. $3 admission includes unlimited coffee and wireless internet; Free to members. (more)
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| 7:30 pm | Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini at Olde Town Pickin Parlor Award winning musicians Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini have lengthy resumes as solo artists and an impressive collection of accolades each to their credit, but they enjoy each other's company on and off stage and as a result book several shows as a duo throughout the year. Together, they are popular entertainers known for their spirited performances and witty on-stage exchanges. John is a two time Detroit Blues Challenge champion in 2008 and 2009. He has won songwriting awards in Michigan, (more) Olde Town Pickin' Parlor (7515 Grandview Avenue Arvada, CO) Map Add This Event |
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