ONE-TANK TRIPS

ILLINOIS

Oct. 28-Nov. 6 | National Opera Week, various times and locations, Chicago, (312) 704-8414, www.chicagooperatheater.org

The week will include presentations of "Pop-Up Opera" all around Chicago; an evening of One-Act Operas by composer Daron Aric Hagen; "Opera with a Twist" from COT's young professional's group Opera Underground; and a city-wide Opera Scavenger Hunt.

Nov. 4 | JazzCity featuring Saxophone Summit, 7 p.m., Southshore Cultural Center, 7059 S South Shore Drive, Chicago, (312) 747-6158, www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

This event celebrating the past, present and future of jazz in Chicago, is a collaboration initiated by the Jazz Institute of Chicago with the Chicago Park District. Numerous JazzCity projects have gone from the neighborhood parks to the awesome stages at Millennium Park and the Chicago Jazz Festival. Additional dates: Dec 9: Ari Brown & Edward Wilkerson at Hamilton Park.

INDIANA

Oct. 27-29 | Haunted Hayride, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek, Portage, www.ci.portage.in.us

Attendees take a ride in a hay wagon as they prepare to be afraid of the haunts. This event is for the entire family.

Oct. 28 | Fall Harvest Festival, 4 to 8 p.m., downtown Valparaiso, (219)462-8332, www.valparaisoevents.com

Attendees are encouraged to wear their spookiest or silliest costume and go door-to-door to get tasty treats from restaurants and retailers. Free Hayrides will be provided by the Valparaiso Parks Department.

Through Nov. 13 | Chicanitas: Small Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection, O'Shaughnessy West, The Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, (574) 631-5466, www.sniteartmuseum.nd.edu

This exhibition showcases 65 paintings by 26 painters represented in Cheech Marin's noted collection of Chicano art. Marin's most recent passion is collecting small paintings at least 16"square and smaller in size. In contrast to other works in his collection representing and promoting the Chicano art movement of the mid-60's and 70's, the content of many of these small paintings leans more towards the artist's internal or personal statement rather than as a response to political, social or cultural situations. Also, through Nov. 13: Warhol's Camera; Through Dec. 4 Cinema Play House: Photographs by Nandita Raman; Nov. 6-Dec. 18: Wealth, Power, Society: African Art from the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection.

MICHIGAN

Oct. 20-23 | Frankfort Film Festival, The Garden Theatre, 301 W Main St, Frankfort, (231) 631-0575, www.frankfortgardentheater.com

Fifteen leading edge independent films and winners of prestigious film festivals throughout the world will be shown. Visits by film directors and screenwriters will be part of the four-day event.

Nov. 3 | Autumn Harvest Dinner, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Ave, Fennville, (269) 639-1970, www.fennvalley.com

This fundraiser provides a chance to taste the bounty of Lakeshore Harvest Country and support the farms. The dinner will be prepared by well-known chef Christine Ferris and served at Fenn Valley Vineyards.

Nov. 22-Jan. 8 | Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, (616) 957-1580

This annual celebration brings the glow of 300,000 lights, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more than 40 international trees and displays. A new feature this year is the redesign of the Diwali display honoring the Hindu Festival of Lights, along with the enhancement of Nativity displays including the new-to-the-exhibition Polish szopka.