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Mondays in May
Freethinkers
2nd and 4th
Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Film Club
3rd Monday
at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays in May
Writers Club
4th Tuesday
at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays in May
Chess
Club
6
p.m.
Everyone
from novice to grand master is welcome.
Contact Joe Revnell at 633-1323 for more information.
Thursdays in May
Toastmasters
7:15 a.m.
Toastmasters International is
a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and
leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations.
Torah
Club
7:00
p.m.
The
Torah Club is a group studying the first five books of the Bible, and
everyone is welcome. For more
information, call Bryan Berghoef at 218-3285.
Fridays in May
Mensa Meeting
3rd Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays in May
Veterans for Peace
3rd Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Sundays in May
Scrabble
1st Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 1st
This American Life at
the State Theater
Traverse
City is fortunate enough to be one of the few theaters in the country to
simulcast NPR’s This American Life hosted by Ira Glass at the State Theater.
After enjoying the program, be sure to stop by for Glass’ latest book, The
New Kings of Non-Fiction.
Friday, May 2nd
Downtown
Traverse City Association Art Walk
Local artists will be featured at various businesses
through out the evening. From
sculpture to painting, there will be something for everyone to checkout.
Live
music with Dan Davis and Bill Kneisel
8:30-10:30
p.m.
Dan
Davis, formerly of Anno Domini, will be here to perform his contemporary
Christian guitar music with special guest, Bill Kneisel on saxophone.
Saturday, May
3rd
Live
music with Robert Abate
8:30-10:30
p.m.
With Robert
Abate you get it all. His play list
includes everything from R&B to jazz to blues. Welcome this new performer to the Horizon Books’ stage and
treat yourself to an evening of great entertainment.
Tuesday, May 6th
Youth
for Understanding
Information
Meeting
7:00-8:30
p.m.
Consider
opening your heart and your home to a Youth For Understanding high school
exchange
student for the school year! YFU is
placing students right now. Stop in
and talk to regional director, Barb Wisney and find out how you can share
your home and change the world.
Thursday, May
8th
Poetry
reading and signing
with
Ray Nargis
7:00-9:00
p.m.
Hailed
by the likes of Anne-Marie Oomen and Norm Wheeler, Ray Nargis will be on hand
to read from his poetry collection, Almost
Tomorrow.
Friday, May 9th
Live
music with
Dennis
and Allison Palmer
8:30-10:30
p.m.
Dennis
and Allison Palmer will be performing together again. You can always expect a night of fantastic
music from this father/daughter duo.
Saturday, May 10th
Live music with Reunion
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Ron
and Tim Klueck will return to Horizon Books for another great show. Sit back , grab a coffee and enjoy some
tunes from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s.
Sunday, May 11th
Mother’s Day
Whether
she likes gardening, bodice rippers, sports bios, or poetry, don’t you think
Mom deserves a special book from the special people in her life?
May 12th-18th
Children’s
Book Week
The
Children’s Book Council has revamped their annual Children’s Book Week to
reflect the changes in both publishing and the tastes of young readers. New this year will be a readers’ choice
award voted on by kids themselves
hosted by popular children’s author, Jon Scieszka.
Friday, May 16th
Book Signing
with Cindy Sabotka
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cindy Sabotka
will be at Horizon Books to sign her newly released memoir, Life is Like a
Line. Her story is one of abuse and
struggle with her manic depression as well as hope and healing all told in an
honest, unapologetic voice. Meet this
fascinating and amazing woman.
Live
music with Songwriters in the Round
8:30-10:30
p.m.
You
know them, you love them. It is
always a great show. Come out and
support some of the best singer/songwriters in our area. Performing this month will be: Andre
Villoch, Ron Fowler and Kirby.
Saturday, May
17th
Book
signing with Janie Panagoupolos
1:00-3:00
p.m.
Live
music with Andrew Sturtz
8:30-10:30
p.m.
Andrew
Sturtz started playing around Traverse City at a young age and now has about
7 years of performing under his belt.
Andrew is a crowd pleaser and loved by audiences (especially at
Horizon Books) for his showmanship and his stage presence. Come enjoy a drink
and his outstanding Acoustic/Jazz/Pop sound.
Sunday, May 18th
Curious George and Arthur at the Great Lakes
Children’s Museum
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Horizon Books is
proud to be a part of a very special event.
Two of the most popular characters in children’s literature and on
WCMU public television will be paying a visit to the Children’s Museum. Tickets for this event are $6 per person,
ages two and up.
Friday, May 23rd
Book
signing with Gene Kelly
6:00-8:00
p.m.
Gene
Kelly will be here to sign his memior, From Here to There.
Live
music with Mitchell McKolay
8:30-10:30
p.m.
This
young performer lives for his music.
He plays guitar, piano, and bass to create a soulful, jam band
sound. Mitch played to a packed house
for his debut and for good reason.
Join us in welcoming him back to Horizon Books.
Saturday, May 24th
Live
music with Kris Kastle
8:30-10:30
p.m.
Chris has been a professional touring musician and
storyteller for half a lifetime throughout the world. She presents traditional and original songs
using guitar, fiddle, penny whistle, mandolin and drum. An extraordinaire talent you will want to
catch while she is in the area.
Sunday, May 25th
Children’s Theater at the Opera House
“If you Give a Mouse a Cookie” Two performances
The beloved children’s story If You Give a Mouse a
Cookie by Laura Numeroff will be brought to the stage by Children’s
Theater. Bring the family to see
these young stars make their debut at the eautifully restored Traverse City
Opera House.
Friday, May 30th
Live
music with Adolph Cwick
8:30-10:30
p.m.
JBack with his great mix of blues and rock, Adolph Cwick
promises a lively evening that will keep you jamming and moving through the
entire show. You can usually count on
him for a surprise guest or two, so be prepared for anything.
Saturday, May 31st
Don Julin and his 88 Strings
Student recital
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Horizon Books is proud to present an evening of Don Julin and 88
Strings. A collection of his students from all levels will entertain in a
show open to the public. These are
some talented students, so come down, have a cuppa joe, browse books, and
mellow out with some jazz, bluegrass, and even a few tunes from Don Julin
himself.
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