05/05/2006

Night Life

Your guide to what's going down after sunset

ANTRIM COUNTY

The Blue Pelican, Wed.-Thurs. dining 5-8 p.m., bar open 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. dining 5-9 p.m. bar open 5-11 p.m.; East Torch Lake Drive and Old State Road, Central Lake; 544-2583.

Lulu's Bistro, open Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Fondue Night 4-8 p.m. Sun.; 213 N. Bridge, Bellaire; 533-5252.

Short's Brewing Company, Sun. jazz 3-6 p.m.; Mon. Pizza-N-Pitcher Day; Tues. Open Mic with Runyen Media 8:30 p.m.; Wed. Earthworks Music 7 p.m. second and fourth Wed.; live music Fri.-Sat., call or check Web site; free wireless Internet, smoke-free; 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; 533-6622; www.shortsbrewing.com.

BENZIE COUNTY

Crystal Mountain Resort's Vista Lounge, open 4 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville; (800) 968-7686.

Laughing Horse Saloon, live music Fri.-Sat.; open mic 8 p.m. Sun.; 15888 Lindy Road, Thompsonville; 378-4876.

Sleepy Bear Lounge, Carbon May 5-6; Illegal from Detroit May 12-13; Uncle Dick May 19-20; Cherri & the Violators May 26-27; Bigg-Tyme June 2-3; Duke & the Studebakers June 9-10; Common Cents June 16-17; the Amanda Waggoner Band June 23-24; Uncle Dick June 30-July 1; Illegal from Detroit July 7-8; Bad Side July 14-15; Bigg-Tyme July 21-22; Cherri & the Violators July 28-29; Viper Aug. 4-5; Bad Side Aug. 11-12; Bigg-Tyme Aug. 18-19; Duke & the Studebakers Aug. 25-26; 10919 Main St., Honor; 325-2262.

Sail Inn, Kim Keithly (piano) 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1579 U.S. 31, Benzonia.

Thompsonville Bar & Grille, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight Sun.; Thompson and Front, Thompsonville; 378-2554.

EMMET COUNTY

City Park Grill, Catfish Jenkins from Chicago June 23-24; comedy night Thursdays 9 p.m.; 432 E. Lake, Petoskey; 347-0101.

Horizon Books, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, live entertainment 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 319 E. Mitchell, Petoskey; 347-2590.

Latitude Restaurant, open 5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. for dinner; 795 Front St., Bay Harbor; 439-2750; www.latituderestaurant.com.

Roast & Toast Cafe, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily; Toast and Jam 6-8 p.m. Sun.; 309 E. Lake, Petoskey; 347-7767.

Victories Casino, no cover, live entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thur.-Sat., Players Lounge in Victories, 1966 U.S. 131 S., Petoskey, 347-4927.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY

BigEazy Rhythm & Blues Grill's Voo-Doo Lounge, Tues. is martini and cigar night; Wed. Bike Night 6 p.m. and 70s and 80s Night/Karaoke with Ricky T 9 p.m.; Thurs. Ladies' Night 6 p.m.; live music 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri..-Sat. with Johnny Reed & the Houserockers May 19-20; South Garfield at Cherryland Center, TC; 929-9885.

Bootleggers, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 119 S. Union, TC; 922-7742.

Bowers Harbor Inn and the Bowery, open 5-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. and 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; John Wunsch plays classical, 12-string, contemporary acoustic guitar 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Old Mission Peninsula, TC; 223-4222.

Dillinger's Pub, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; 121 S. Union, TC; 941-2276.

Espresso Bay, open 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., and 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 202 E. Front St., TC; 941-9100.

The Glacier Studio & Club, rehearsal/recording studio during the week, no-alcohol club Fri.-Sat.; doors open Fri. 8 p.m., music starts 9 p.m., door fee $5 to $8; ID required, ages 16/older, live bands/musicians with emphasis on local musicians; Sat. is Bijou (Jewel) Night 9 p.m.-1 a.m., doors open 8 p.m., dance to DJ, ages 16-20 only, $5 at the door, ID required; 1610 Barlow St. (back of building), near Premier Drive, TC; 947-8989.

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, in the Trillium, live music and dancing 9 p.m.-1:20 a.m. Fri. and Sat. with Ronnie Hernandez and Ivan Greilick May 5-6; Ronnie Hernandez and Ivan Greilick May 12; Tim Wire and Ivan Greilick May 13; Ronnie Hernandez and Ron Getz May 19; Mindy Rohn and Ron Getz May 20; Ronnie Hernandez, David Chown and Ron Getz May 26; Mindy Rohn, Ron Getz, Jason Kott and Matt Hayes May 27; 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme; 534-6000.

Hayloft Inn, open mic night 7:30 p.m. Thurs. for musicians, poets, comics, hosted by Bill Dungjen; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. live country and western entertainment; free admission; M-72, TC; 941-0832.

Hergie's In Kahootz Lounge (formerly Chianti's), 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tues. Open Mic Night hosted by Ronnie Hernandez; Happy Hour 5-8 p.m. Fri. with music by Ronnie Hernandez and Ron Getz; nine big screen plasma TVs, NHL and NFL season passes; 221 E. State St., TC; 933-4790.

Hofbrau, 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 4 p.m.-midnight Fri.; noon-midnight Sat.; 10 a.m.-midnight Sun.; 2784 M-137, Interlochen; 276-6979.

Holiday Inn West Bay Shimmers Nightclub, closed Sun.-Tues.; karaoke Wed., doors open 9 p.m., no cover; Ladies' Night Thurs., doors open 9 p.m., no cover; live music Fri.-Sat. with ; doors open 8:30 p.m., $5 cover, 21 and older with valid picture ID; 615 E. Front, TC; 947-3700.

Horizon Books, live music 8:30-10:30 p.m. with John Bentley May 5; Dan Vaillancourt May 6; Homespun May 12; The Pryde May 13; Songwriters in the Round May 19; Harriet and the Love Fossils May 20; Kat Eldred May 26; Tom and Chris Kastle May 27; Open-Mic Poetry 7 p.m. third Mon., reading by featured poet, followed by open mic and optional opportunity to workshop poetry or do writing exercises; 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147.

Jacob's Well, hours 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs.-Mon. open mic, music and poetry night third Thurs. of month; 1121 E. Front, TC; 946-4476; www.jacobswell.info.

Just Imagine Creative Arts Center, "Stompin' at the Coffeehouse," dances 8-10 p.m. first and third Fri. of each month, lessons at 7 p.m. with Paul Paridis, $5, treats and beverages; 225 W. 14th St., TC; 932-9808 or visit www.justimaginecahc.com.

Kingsley Inn, DJ 9:30 p.m. Fri.; 211 E. Main, Kingsley; 263-9950.

Lil Bo, jazz night with Ron Getz 10 p.m. Mon.; karaoke with CherryGully Entertainment 9 p.m. Tues.; open mic night 9 p.m. Thurs.; 540 W. Front, TC; 946-6925.

The Loading Dock, live music by Aphonic May 5-6; Zillion May 12; Them vs. Them May 13; Greensky Bluegrass May 19-20; Memorial Day Weekend featuring Steppin' In It; open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; TC Celtic 7-9 p.m. Mon., Tater Tot Tuesday with free tater tots; call 947-2050; open mic night with Kurt and Marty Sun.; 205 Lake Ave., TC; 941-4422.

Mountain Jack's Steakhouse, in the lounge, David Chown on piano 8:30-11 p.m. May 5, May 19, performing songs from his CDs along with standards and requests; 5555 U.S. 31 N., Acme; 938-1300.

Northern Lites, 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Thurs.-Sat., open at noon Sun.; karaoke Thurs.-Sat.; 273 U.S. 31 S., two miles south of GT Mall, TC; 943-8555.

Park Place Hotel, Tom Kaufmann (piano) 7:30-11:30 p.m. Thurs., and 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat., Piano Bar in the Beacon Lounge; 300 E. State, TC; 946-5000.

ParkShore Resort, live entertainment with Travis Jennette May 5; Raspbury Jam May 6; Greg Seaman May 12; Ray Townsend May 13; Sh Boom May 19; Kurt Strauss May 20; Brooke Stone May 26; Greg Seaman May 27; 1401 U.S. 31 North, TC; 947-3800.

Pete's Pub & Grille, live entertainment Tues., Fri. and Sat. 9 p.m.; 128 E. Front St., TC; 941-7632.

Poppycocks, live entertainment 9 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 128 E. Front, TC; 941-7632.

Sail Inn Bar & Grill, open 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-midnight Sun.; Ronnie Hernandez 8-11 p.m. Wed.; 1104 Barlow, TC; 946-4195.

Side Traxx Video Dance Bar, open daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Super Sunday with karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Monster Monday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Twisted Tuesday 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wild Wednesday with Juke Box Party 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thirsty Thursdays with Men's Night and euchre tournaments 7 p.m.; Freaky Friday with music videos 5 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; Sonic Saturdays with music videos 5 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 cover after 9 p.m.; happy hour prices 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. and 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; also darts, pool, jukebox, seasonal full-service patio; gay-owned/operated, straight-friendly atmosphere; 21/older; East Eighth and Franklin streets, TC; 935-1666, or www.sidetraxxtc.com.

Sleder's Tavern, restaurant open 11 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open 11 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun.; 717 Randolph, TC.

Streeters Entertainment Center, weekly — center open 4 p.m. Tues.-Sun., closed Mon.; Tues.: College Night-Liquid Lounge, R & B/hip hop/dance music, $6 cover ages 18-20, no cover ages 21/older; Wed.: Unplugged-Open Mic Night in Streeters, $5 cover ages 18-20, no cover ages 21/older, also unlimited pool $5 person 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thurs.: College Night in Ground Zero, $8 cover ages 18-20, $5 cover ages 21/older, ladies no cover until 11 p.m.; Fri.: Coyote Wild in Streeters, modern country and classic rock, ladies no cover until 11 p.m., $8 cover ages 18-20, $5 cover ages 21/older; also open karaoke in Streeters; Sat.: Flirt in Streeters for ages 18/older, ladies no cover until 11 p.m., $8 cover ages 18-20, $5 cover ages 21/older; also live bands in Streeters; Sun.: unlimited pool, 4-11 p.m., $5/person; 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 932-1300; www.streetersonline.com.

Teen Dance and Karaoke Night (lock-in), 7-11 p.m. May 12, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, with DJ Joe from CherryGully Entertainment, $5 cover, refreshments available, smoke-, drug- and alcohol-free; American Military League, 2423 Sybrandt Road, TC; 620-6767.

310 Restaurant, live entertainment 5:30-7 p.m. Fri. and 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat.; 310 Cass St., TC; 932-1310.

Trattoria Stella, live music 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tues., with Jack Dryden and Angelo Meli May 9; Jason Kott May 16; Claudia Schmidt and Ron Getz May 23; Bill Sears and Ron Getz May 30; 1200 W. 11th St., in the Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 929-8989.

TC Singles' dance, 7-11 p.m. May 21, music by Second Wind from Manistee, $5 admission, cash bar, for singles 21/older; Streeters Entertainment Center, 1669 S. Garfield, TC; 946-1553.

TraVino, Traverse Wine and Grille, open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (lounge until 11 p.m.), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (lounge until midnight), live entertainment; 4341 M-72 East, Williamsburg; 938-9493.

Union Street Station, open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-2 a.m. Sun.; Dos Monos (acoustic) 9 p.m. Tues., no cover; also live entertainment Thurs.-Sat.; 117 S. Union TC; 941-1930; www.unionstreetstation.net.

The Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, "The Best of Times" show, May 6-June 21; doors open 6 p.m., seating 7 p.m., four-course dinner and show $43.95, reservations required; 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg; for show dates or reservations, call 938-2181, or visit www.conventiondinnertheater.com.

KALKASKA COUNTY

Crossroads Saloon, topless dancers 5 p.m. Wed.-Sat., doors open 4 p.m.; 4621 Rapid City Road, Rapid City; 258-9021.

Kiootee's Bar & Grill, live entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; fish fry 5-8 p.m. Fri.; 4556 County Road 571 N.E., Kalkaska; 258-1276.

LEELANAU COUNTY

Cedar Tavern, open mic night with Stray Dogs 9 p.m.-midnight Wed.; karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight Fri.; 9039 S. Kasson, Cedar; 228-7445.

O'Keefe's Firehouse Pub, open mic Thurs.; karaoke Sat.; Suttons Bay.

Elements at the Leelanau Sands Casino, live entertainment, Chico and the Other Band (country) May 5-6; TBA May 11-13; Uncle Ugly (rock) June 2-3; Karaoke Contest preliminary rounds July 6, 13, 20 and 27; Karaoke Finals July 28; all shows start 9 p.m., except on show nights in the Sands Showroom when entertainment begins immediately after the show; free admission; Leelanau Sands Casino, Peshawbestown.

MACKINAC

Mackinaw Theater "Live at the Mack" concert series, through June 18 Heroes of Rock 'N' Roll"; June 20-July 2 "Long Live the Beatles" and "Jukebox Heroes" (alternating matinee and evening performances); July 4-16 "Voices in My Head"; July 18-23 and Oct. 10-22 "The Ultimate Elvis Elvis Tribute"; July 25-Aug. 13 "The Golden Dragon Acrobats"; Aug. 15-27 "British Invasion"; Aug. 29-Sept. 10 and Sept. 19-Oct. 1 "Go Greased Lightening"; Sept. 12-14 Spyder Turner; Sept. 15-17 Mel Tillis; Oct. 3-8 "Rat Pack"; shows at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., early bird tickets $10 May 2-June 18, regular tickets prices (starting June 20) $19 adults, $17 seniors, $15 ages 5-12; Mackinaw Crossings, Mackinaw City; for tickets or details, (877) 43-STAGE or online at www.mackinawtheater.com.

MANISTEE COUNTY

Little River Casino, in the Grove Lounge — Ken Hawkins Polka/Variety Band noon-4 p.m. May 8, June 12, July 31, Oct. 2, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, no cover; U.S. 31 north of Manistee; (888) 568-2244.

Rosie's Place, open 11 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 2-9 p.m. Sun. dancing to Ken Hawkins Polka/Variety Band 6-9 p.m. Sun., $3 cover; U.S. 31, three miles south of Bear Lake; 889-4653.

OTSEGO COUNTY

Best Western Alpine Lodge, in the Tyrolean Lounge & Restaurant, Hip Hop Night 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Wed.; karaoke and DJ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thurs.; live entertainment 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 833 W. Main, Gaylord; (989) 705-8181.

Timothy's Pub, live entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thurs.; karaoke Fri.-Sat.; 110 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord; (989) 732-9333.

WEXFORD COUNTY

The Pines, Cherri & the Violators 9:30 p.m. May 6; bowling center, pizza pub and night club with entertainment 10 p.m. Sat.; West M-55, Cadillac; 775-7752.

Skyliner Lounge, live music Fri.-Sat.; M-37, Buckley; 269-3738.