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dec saturday CHRISTMAS TREE DECO03 RATING: 8am-noon, Mackinaw City Recreation Center. Bring supplies & decorate a tree. Thirty-five Christmas trees will be placed along Central Ave. & key areas of the Village. They will be lit on the evening of Dec. 9 during the procession of the Christmas Parade of Lights. ----------------------
TOY DRIVE WITH THE CHERRYLAND
GHOSTBUSTERS: 8am-2pm, Aroma’s Coffee & Tea at Bayview Professional Centre, TC. Join the Cherryland Ghostbusters & other groups to collect toys for NW Michigan Marines Toys for Tots. Help fill the Ectomobiles. fb.me/e/1XMKogZRQ ------------------- -- -
VICTORIAN SLEIGHBELL PARADE & OLD
CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: Manistee, Dec. 1-4. Today includes a Saturday Breakfast Buffet, Pancake Breakfast, Christmas Craft Bazaar, 25 Cents Holiday Movie, Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk, Scandinavian Christmas Open House, Victorian Sleighbell Parade, Sleighbell Fireworks, Jingle Jam, & much more. manisteesleighbellparade.com/event-schedule ------------------- -- -
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK: 9-11am, 1st Congregational Church, Charlevoix. Choose from thousands of homemade cookies. Come early for the best selection. ----------------------
ELK RAPIDS JINGLE JOG: The Dam Shop, Elk Rapids. Choose from the 5K Jingle Jog or 1 Mile Reindeer Run. 5K starts at 9am & 1 Mile starts at 10am. $20, $15. runsignup.com/Race/MI/ElkRapids/ ElkRapidsJingleJog?aflt_token=vkmwDmw eQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw ----------------------
10TH ANNUAL LAKE LEELANAU PROVE-
MONT HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: 10am-3pm, St. Mary’s School, Lake Leelanau. Artwork & crafts from over 50 artisans from around the state. There will be local food vendor booths from Nittolos, Fiddleheads & Hannah’s. There will also be arts & crafts projects for very young shoppers. Local 4-H leaders will offer 4-H giveaways, card making & easy craft kits to make there with children or grandchildren, or take for an at-home activity. Also enjoy local musicians & a visit from Santa. Free. facebook.com/ events/987894109279487 ----------------------
BREAD MAKING CLASS: JALAPENO
CHEDDAR LOAF: 10am, Bellaire Public Library. Taught by Chef Ben. Registration required. Free. bellairelibrary.org ----------------------
CHRISTMAS MARKET: 10am-2pm, Central United Methodist Church, TC. New Christmas Market Pairs with Annual Messiah Sing for a Weekend of Holiday Cheer. Shop local artisan products, visit with Wesley the miniature horse (Reining Liberty Ranch), enjoy the sounds of Christmas with saxophonist Peter Deneen, build a wreath, enjoy a children’s story walk, & roast s’mores by the fire. Volunteers will accept Christmas donations through the Serve Noel Project until noon. Join in the 44th Annual Messiah Sing the next day, Sun. Dec. 4. Featuring soloists Laura Osgood Brown, Lindsey Anderson, John Bragle & Keith Brown. Also performing will be the NMC Grand Traverse Chorale. Rehearsal for those who want to sing starts at 2:45pm. All are welcome to sing or watch. Admission to the concert is by donation. Free. tccentralumc.org/events ----------------------
CREATE AN ORNAMENT: 10am-2pm, Village Arts Building, Northport. Presented by the Northport Arts Association. Create your own design or use a ready-made design. The NAA supplies the tile, glaze & kiln firing. First ornament free for 12 & under. Adults &/ or additional ornaments, $5 each. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. northportartsassociation.org/events-exhibits HOLIDAY ART SHOW 2022: 10am-4pm, Almira Town Hall, Lake Ann. Local art show with a variety of handmade goods for sale from all local artists. Paintings, fiber art, clothing, crocheted items, photographer, woodwork, basketry, jewelry, etc. Bake Sale that benefits the Almira Township Historical Society. fb.me/e/2eknwajdQ ----------------------
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR - “CHRISTMAS AT
BERRY LAKE”: 10am-3pm. Featuring four homes, all situated around Berry Lake, five to ten minutes southeast of downtown Cadillac. Decorated by the Cadillac Garden Club with the homeowners’ individual personalities sparkling throughout. Tickets ($15 in advance; $20 at door) available at Brinks Art & Framing in advance. Available on the day of the tour at each of the homes & at First Presbyterian Church, with organ recitals & refreshments provided as part of the tour. cadillacgardenclub.com ----------------------
HOLIDAY MERCHANT OPEN HOUSE
& HOT COCOA CONTEST: Downtown Charlevoix. Merchant Open House is held all day & includes holiday sales, snacks, giveaways & more. Hot Cocoa Contest runs from noon-5pm. Follow the “Cocoa Trail” posters in the windows of participating downtown businesses or view on charlevoix.org. “The Polar Express” will be shown at Charlevoix Cinema III at 1pm. One non-perishable item gets you one free admission. business.charlevoix.org/events/details/holiday-merchantopen-house-hot-cocoa-contest-14110 ----------------------
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT & SOUP COOK-OFF:
Bellaire. Events include a “Last Chance Craft Fair” at ASI Community Center from 10am3pm; 5K Elf Run by the Village Hall on Broad St. at 10:30am; Kids Free Ornament Making at The Grand Victorian from 2:30-4:30pm; Soup Kick-Off from 4:30-7pm (tickets, $15; typically sells out); “Parade of Lights” Community Parade at 5:30pm & much more. ----------------------
MANISTEE JINGLE BELL JOG 5K RUN/
WALK: 10am, The Tabernacle Church, Manistee. $20. runsignup.com/Race/MI/Manistee/ManisteeJingleBellJog5K ----------------------
MERRY MARKETPLACE HOLIDAY FAIR: 10am-3pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Enjoy shopping, workshops, artist demonstrations & more. Each weekend features a different group of artists & artisans. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ merry-marketplace-holiday-fair-traverse-city ----------------------
FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE
RIDE: Rasho Farm, TC. The Farmland 5K Run takes place on a classic, European style turf grass course. There are optional knee high barriers including straw bales, fallen logs & stone fence. The bike event has cyclists taking to the running course for 7 laps of fun competition (approximately 12.75 miles total) on any bike you choose. Or you can do combos. See web site for more info. Noon run; 1pm bike. $15-$55. farmland5k.com ----------------------
GOLDEN PRESENTATION ON ACRYL-
ICS: A TO Z WITH VALERIE ALLEN: 1-3pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Visual Arts Classroom, TC. This lecture offers a lot of info about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/golden-presentation-acrylics-z-valerie-allen ----------------------
IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Tricia Frey will sign her book “Sheldon’s Journey.” horizonbooks. com/event/store-book-signing-tricia-freysheldons-journey
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Ski and Ride for Benzie Area Christian Neighbors, who need your help collecting non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items for local families. Anyone ages 7+ who brings at least three items listed on Crystal Mountain’s web site will receive a $20 lift ticket. *** Valid for Dec. 10, 2022 only. crystalmountain.com/event/bacn
OBSERVING WITH NASA - FAMILY DAY:
Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. Make a Comet Project & Moon Phases, 1-2pm; Presentation by Jerry Dobek and the Astronomical Society, 2pm. Free. dennosmuseum.org/ events/community-programs.html ----------------------
“THE NUTCRACKER” PRESENTED BY NORTHWEST MICHIGAN BALLET THE-
ATRE: 2pm & 7pm, TC Central High School. Original choreography, stunning dancers, & one-of-a-kind costumes. $12-$20/person. nwmiballettheatre.org/performances ----------------------
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE: Heritage Village Chapel, Mackinaw City. Join for a historic journey through Christmas of the past. Open House, 2-3pm. Hear the story of the Chapel & participate in a traditional service from the late 1800’s at 3pm. Dress warm; the Chapel is not heated. mackinawhistory.org ----------------------
BOOK SIGNING: 3-6pm, Birch Tree Bakery & Cafe, Harbor Springs. Local author Daphne Thompson will sign her award-winning book “The Christmas Tree Wish.” facebook. com/birchtree.bakery.hs ----------------------
GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHTHOUSE HOLI-
DAY LIGHTS HIKES: 4-7pm, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport. Self-guided hike/scavenger hunt with 3D glasses ending at the Lighthouse. Enjoy hot cocoa, s’mores at the bonfire, tour the decorated lighthouse in 1920’s holiday decor, children’s activities & much more. Free. grandtraverselighthouse. com/events/christmas-at-the-lighthouse ----------------------
HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE WARREN:
4-8pm, The Warren, Leland. Enjoy this local artist market. Free. kristinmackenzie.com/ upcoming-events ----------------------
THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: Tours available, 5:30-7:30pm, New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg. The Story of Christmas from Creation to Bethlehem & beyond in a 45 minute tour completely outdoors. Watch scenes come to life as a guide leads you through a woodland path filled with actors, scenery & live animals. ASL interpretation available at the 5:30pm tours, Fri., Dec. 2 & Sun., Dec. 11. Free. newhope.cc ----------------------
HARBOR SPRINGS MERCHANTS HOLI-
DAY OPEN HOUSE: 6-9pm, Downtown Harbor Springs. Enjoy shopping, hot & cold refreshments & holiday treats. Main St. will be closed to allow the community to stroll between stores. ----------------------
FRANKFORT COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING: 7pm, Rotary Park, Frankfort. Enjoy donuts, cocoa & carolers. frankfort-elberta.com ----------------------
SWITCHBACK BENEFIT CHRISTMAS
CONCERT: 7pm, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall, Elk Rapids. Advance tickets, $15 at Oryana, 10th St., Corner Drugs, & Cellar 152 in Elk Rapids, or brownpapertickets.com. $20 at door. ertownhall.org ----------------------
COMEDY WITH CLIFF CLASH: 7:30pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. Clash’s brand of humor fearlessly tackles subjects of racism, homophobia, greed, war, loss, death, divorce, & the danger of ignorance in pop culture & music. $20-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com/cliff-clash ----------------------
LITTLE TRAVERSE CHORAL SOCIETY
HOLIDAY CONCERT: 7:30pm, Petoskey United Methodist Church. This year’s performances will include the traditional French carol, No l Nouvelet performed by a brass quintet, & Sing We Now of Christmas arranged by Audrey Snyder & performed A Capella, plus much more. $15/adult; $5/ student; children under 12, free. littletraversechoralsociety.org ----------------------
MANITOU WINDS PRESENTS WINTER SONGS & CAROLS: 7:30pm, Grace Episcopal Church, TC. Featuring a variety of instruments in an eclectic program of traditional carols & original compositions. Free. manitouwinds.com/upcoming-performances ----------------------
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: 7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. SpongeBob & all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. A musical based on the animated series with songs provided by a host of popular music luminaries. Adults,
BROADWAY ON FRONT PRESENTS
“WHITE CHRISTMAS GALA”: 8pm, City Opera House, TC. Festive drinks, food, live auction & holiday classics featuring music from “White Christmas” performed by Broadway stars. Benefits Take it From the Top & City Opera House. Table seating, $150; balcony seating, $50; includes two drink tickets. cityoperahouse.org
dec sunday 04 VICTORIAN SLEIGHBELL PARADE & OLD CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: Manistee, Dec. 1-4. Today includes Hand-Rung Christmas Carols from the Historic Bell Tower, A West Shore Community College Holiday Rock Spectacular Reunion, Lessons & Carols, & more. manisteesleighbellparade.com/ event-schedule ----------------------
SANTA PAWS: 1pm, 9104 S. Kasson St., Cedar. Bring your dog in to take pictures with Santa Claus. For every dog that comes in to take pictures, $5 will be donated to Cherryland Humane Society. Pet supplies & donations are accepted for Cherryland Humane Society. Find ‘Santa Paws!’ on Facebook. Free. ----------------------
CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE: 2pm, Helena Township Community Center, Alden. Bob Holtzman presents the story of how, in 1981, a 52-foot white spruce from Michigan’s Hiawatha National Forest in the Upper Peninsula was chosen to be the Christmas tree for the lawn at the Capitol in Washington DC & how his father-in-law, Dick Ruppenthal, was chosen to document the tree’s journey from the Upper Peninsula to Washington DC. 231-331-4318. Free. ----------------------
CARPENTERS CHRISTMAS: 2pm, The Cheboygan Opera House. Snowy days & Mondays... West End, Broadway & International vocalist & entertainer Helen Welch takes you on a nostalgic seasonal journey of song & stories. Together with her world class musicians Helen performs all the Carpenters classics, plus some holiday songs. $30; $25 seniors & Veterans; $10 students. theoperahouse.org/tickets ----------------------
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: (See Sat., Dec. 3, except today’s time is 2pm.) ----------------------
LITTLE TRAVERSE CHORAL SOCIETY
HOLIDAY CONCERT: 3pm, First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Springs. This year’s performances will include the traditional French carol, No l Nouvelet performed by a brass quintet, & Sing We Now of Christmas arranged by Audrey Snyder & performed A Capella, plus much more. $15/adults; $5/ students; children under 12, free. littletraversechoralsociety.org ----------------------
CHRISTMAS MARKET: (See Sat., Dec. 3) ----------------------
THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 3) ----------------------
JAZZ ORCHESTRA: DUKE ELLINGTON’S
NUTCRACKER SUITE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dendrinos Chapel & Recital Hall. Enjoy new takes on your favorite numbers from Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet such as “Toot Toot Tootie Toot” (Dance of the Reed Pipes), “Danse of the Floreadores” (Waltz of the Flowers), & “Peanut Brittle Brigade” (March). $15 adult; $12 child through college. interlochen.org/events/ jazz-orchestra-duke-ellingtons-nutcrackersuite-2022-12-04
dec monday 05 EAST JORDAN HOLIDAY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-6:30pm, Foundry Bar & Grill, East Jordan. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, networking & fun. Admission is a monetary donation to the Care & Share Food Pantry and Good Samaritan Food Pantry. ----------------------
QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER (QPR)
TRAINING: 5pm. Virtual event. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors & save lives by providing innovative, practical & proven suicide prevention training. Quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Free. For more info or to register visit: cfsnwmi.org/suicide-prevention
dec tuesday 06 COFFEE & CONVERSATION AT THE CHAMBER: 8-10am, Harbor Springs Area Chamber office, 118 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Hear about what’s happening in the area, learn about what the Chamber can do for you, have a cup of coffee & chat with Chamber staff & the sponsor of the month - Harbor/Brenn Insurance Agencies. Free. harborspringschamber.com/events/details/ coffee-conversation-at-the-chamber-harborbrenn-insurance-agencies-11046 ----------------------
GRAND TRAVERSE KENNEL CLUB MEETING: Incredible Mo’s, Grawn. 6pm social & dinner; 7pm meeting. Speaker: Dr. Chris Randall, DVM. Election of board & officers. Free. Grandtraversekennelclub.com
dec wednesday 07 HOLIDAY BAZAAR & CONCERT: First Congregational Church, TC. The Grand Traverse Musicale, a local organization that supports area musicians in middle school & high school, is holding its annual fundraiser. This festive event will begin with a Holiday Bazaar at noon, with many baked goods, pies & specialty items for sale. At 1pm a concert featuring the TC West Middle School Choir, under the direction of Emerick Dee, along with several young scholarship winners, will be presented in the church sanctuary. Free. gtmusicale.org ----------------------
GREENS OF DECEMBER HIKE: 1-3pm, Arcadia Dunes, Chestnut Loop, Arcadia. This rolling 2-mile loop hosts a variety of evergreen species that stand out amidst the grey background of early winter. Bring winter gear, water & a snack. Participants are encouraged to bring snowshoes. The terrain is steep in places, making this a moderately strenuous event. 231-929-7911.
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ABOUT
GRASS RIVER: 5-7pm, Grass River Center, Bellaire. Grass River Natural Area & Three Lakes Association will update attendees on the river’s health & its possible future, as well as listen to the community’s observations & concerns. Register. grassriver.org ----------------------
RECESS OF GIVING BENEFITING HABIT
FOR HUMANITY: 5-7pm, Habitat ReStore, 2487 Rice St., TC. After work fun for grownups. Enjoy food provided by Jimmy John’s of TC, wine provided by Shady Lane Cellars, beer from Rare Bird Brewery, & a drawing for prizes, including a downtown getaway prize package from Park Place Hotel, including an overnight hotel stay, a $50 gift card to Minervas/Beacon Lounge, a bottle of local wine, & Traverse City cherry products; a $250 gift certificate from TC Studio; a $75 ReStore gift card; a $25 Minervas/Beacon Lounge gift card (two will be given away); & a Traverse City cherry products gift bag. $10 minimum donation, with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. Find ‘December Recess of Giving at Habitat ReStore’ on Facebook. ----------------------
AUTHOR JACOB WHEELER: 7pm, Glen Lake Library, Empire. Jacob will share his new book, “Angel of the Garbage Dump.” This book documents the work of Hanley Denning, a young woman from Maine who dedicated her life to humanitarian projects in Guatemala. Free. glenlakelibrary.net
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NMCAA’S LAUNDRY
PROJECT: Eastfield Laundromat, 8th St., TC. A free laundry service for low-inTECHNOLOGY DAY WORKSHOP: 10am3pm, TC Disability Network office, 415 E. Eighth St., TC. Disability Network Northern Michigan & BoomerEm are offering a pilot program to help individuals with disabilities learn about the safe use of technology. December topics include Flights & Gift Shopping. disabilitynetwork.org/events/technology-day-workshop-december-meeting ----------------------
BENZONIA ACADEMY LECTURE: “A
NORWEGIAN CHRISTMAS”: 4pm, The Mills Community House, Benzonia. Sharon Ericksen McKinley will share how her family & many others celebrated past & present Norwegian heritage with yuletide traditions. benziemuseum.org ----------------------
LADIES’ SHOPPING NIGHT: 5-9pm, Downtown TC. Shop Downtown TC businesses & have fun as you buy your holiday gifts. downtowntc.com/ladies-shopping-night ----------------------
MAKE IT BENZIE - CHAMBER OFF
THE CLOCK NETWORKING: 5-7pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Enjoy fare from Stormcloud Brewing Co., holiday tunes by Analog Fusion, libations, fun & an update on Chamber operations. There will also be a Holiday Wacky Wardrobe Contest. $5/person - Chamber member. business.benzie.org/events/details/ benzie-area-chamber-off-the-clock-event15986?calendarMonth=2022-12-01 ----------------------
NWS VIRTUAL EVENT: ALICE WONG:
7pm. Disabled activist, writer, editor, media maker & consultant, Wong is the founder & director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to creating, sharing & amplifying disability media & culture. Due to a health emergency, Wong cannot participate in virtual interviews, so author & podcaster Stephanie Foo will be speaking on her behalf to celebrate the incisive wit, joy, rage & “big cat energy” embodied by Wong’s debut memoir “Year of the Tiger.” Guest host is Susan Odgers, past chair of the Keweenaw Storytelling Center in Calumet, & since 1989, has taught psychology at NMC. $9.95. nationalwritersseries.org/product/stephanie-foo-for-alice-wong ----------------------
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7:30pm, Glen Lake Church, Glen Arbor. Presented by the Glen Arbor Players. Free; donations accepted. GlenArborPlayers.org ----------------------
THE NUTCRACKER, INTERLOCHEN: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Corson Auditorium. Presented by the Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division. The timeless story of Clara & her enchanted Nutcracker comes to life through exceptional dancing, breathtaking costumes, dazzling scenic design, & live accompaniment by the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Gavriel Heine of the Royal Opera House. Performances run December 8-11. $35; $17 for children & students. interlochen.org/concerts-andevents/signature-series?search=nutcracker ----------------------
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: (See Sat., Dec. 3)
dec 09
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STORYTIME: 10:30am, Leland Township Library, Leland. Enjoy stories & more for young children aged 0-6
GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHTHOUSE HOLI-
DAY LIGHTS HIKES: (See Sat., Dec. 3) ----------------------
BOYNE CITY FARMER’S MARKET SIP & SHOP HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 4:30pm, Veterans Memorial Park, Pavilion, Boyne City. An evening of holiday shopping with 25 local artists, wine tastings & holiday music. Free. ----------------------
THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 3) ----------------------
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY: Santa Claus arrives in Mackinaw City during the Christmas Parade of Lights & Annual Tree Lighting at 6pm. The parade proceeds along Central Ave. to Marina Park. Enjoy cookies & cocoa, visit with Santa & sing along with carols while you count down for Santa to light the tree. Free. ----------------------
PHIL KLINE’S UNSILENT NIGHT: 6-8pm, Left Foot Charley, Tasting Room, TC. An outdoor participatory sound sculpture of many individual parts played through a roving swarm of boom boxes, phones & tablets, all carried through a cloud of sound which is different from every listener’s perspective. Each person is asked to bring their own portable musical device to carry along the walk through The Village at Grand Traverse Commons property. Free. traversecity.unsilentnight.com ----------------------
SWINGSHIFT & THE STARS: GRANDEST FINALE: 6pm, City Opera House, TC. SwingShift and the Stars invites you to help celebrate 15 years of giving, while they round-up the donation totals for this year’s
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Swing Into Spring on sunday, may 8th at 3pmDid You Hear? Encore is back and will present a re-opening concert on October 16th at 3 pm at The First Congregational Church. This year's concert theme is Bravo! Encore! Bravo! Traverse City’s Encore Winds, will present a “Musical Mosaic” concert at The First Congregational Church at 6105 Center Road December 10th Saturday at 3pm. DR. TIMOTHY TOPOLEWSKI, ENCORE DIRECTOR SPECIAL GUEST ENSEMBLE “SUN RADIUS BIG BAND” tickets available at mynorthtickets.com or at the door "A Musical Mosaic." Our first concert will include works by Holst, Lo Presti, Ticheli, Bach and Shostakovich. Please put these concert dates on your calendar and support Encore's Concert Series. Oct. 16 Dec. 10th March 12th May 14th Works by J.S. Bach, Alfred Reed, Percy Grainger, Robert Sheldon, Anton Bruckner and Leroy Anderson will be performed. Conducted by our wonderful maestro Dr. Timothy Topolewski, you’ll hear lots of exciting concert band music, including holiday tunes and, of course, our famous Sousa march encore! Bring the whole family! At 2 pm treat yourself to the “ever popular” CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 1150 MILLIKEN DR. - TRAVERSE CITY Come tap your toes and help us kick out winter in a swinging style! Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $ 10.00 Students: $5.00 Encore is happy to be back making music. Let's make some "great" musical memories. free tuba christmas performance.Join us and get in the Holiday Spirit! Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (yes, we know most of you are adults also), students $5, and kids 12 and under are always FREE. www.encorewinds.org Kids 12 & under: Free participating nonprofit organizations. Dinner, dancing, donating & performances from today’s & yesterday’s participants. Table: $125/person or balcony seats: $75/person. cityoperahouse.org/node/467 ----------------------
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” GLEN ARBOR:
(See Thurs., Dec. 8) ----------------------
NMC CONCERT BAND 2022 HOLIDAY CONCERT: 7:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Advance tickets: $13 adult, $8 senior/student. At door: $15, $10. nmc.edu/programs/academic-programs/music/concert-dates.html#smtx-click ----------------------
THE NUTCRACKER, INTERLOCHEN:
(See Thurs., Dec. 8) ----------------------
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: (See Sat., Dec. 3)
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dec saturday 10 GRACE COOKIE WALK 2022: Grace Episcopal Church, TC. Runs from 8am until sold out. Free entry. docs.google. com/document/d/1QgCc8X9P-9O16TT4aXjlOmxzxUEFUtCzxUn8wPdPYDI/ edit?usp=sharing ----------------------
OLD MISSION WOMEN’S CLUB 25TH AN-
NUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: Peninsula Township Hall, TC. 8am-1pm or until sold out. The Old Mission Women’s Club makes cash donations to area charitable & educational organizations. All proceeds from the Cookie Sale will go to this philanthropic work. $10 per pound for cookies. oldmissionwc.org ----------------------
24TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE
SALE: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, TC. Runs from 9am until sold out. Thousands of traditional & old world cookies including variety packs for gift giving available. Go early to handpick your homemade, hand-decorated favorites. ----------------------
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY: Mackinaw City. Enjoy Breakfast with Santa from 9-11am, & a merchant open house from 11am-3pm. mackinawchamber.com/event/15619 ----------------------
FRIENDS OF FIFE LAKE LIBRARY’S 1ST
ANNUAL COOKIE WALK: Fife Lake Library. Grab a to-go container & plastic glove & choose from a wide variety of home-made cookies, candies for sale at $13/lb. Or pies, breads, & other baked goods priced per item. Benefits the Fife Lake Library. Friends of Fife Lake Library Preview: 9-10am. Open to public: 10am-3pm. ----------------------
ARTS IN ACTION WITH MR. MICHAEL SINCIC: 9:30-11:30am or noon-2pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Drop-in with your children for an interactive experience. Enjoy painting without seeing. Your little one can create a work of art to take home. Free with Museum admission. greatlakeskids.org ----------------------
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE: 10am6pm, The Village at GT Commons, TC. A weekend-long celebration filled with Santa, shopping specials, carriage rides & much more. thevillagetc.com/christmas-in-the-village-2018-2-2-2-3 ----------------------
SKI & RIDE FOR BACN: 10am, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN) needs your help! They are collecting non-perishable food items & personal hygiene items for local families. Anyone ages 7+ who brings at least three items listed on Crystal Mountain’s web site will reVISIT WITH SANTA & MORE!: Bellaire Public Library. Enjoy visiting with Santa from 10am-noon. Also participate in a Polar Express Scavenger Hunt, & watch “The Polar Express” at noon. Free. bellairelibrary.org ----------------------
GLCO’S LITTLE WAVES CHILDREN’S MU-
SIC PROGRAM: 10:30-11:15am, Petoskey District Library, & 1pm, Charlevoix Public Library. For ages 4-10 & their families. This year’s theme is “My Favorite Instrument.” Featuring a multimedia story, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate & explain how their instruments work, & fun music-related activities for kids. Free. harborspringschamber.com/events/ details/little-waves-children-s-music-program-12-10-2022-10927 ----------------------
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLING:
2-4pm, Interlochen Public Library. Led by Gwen Willson & Tim Jahn. Featuring a singalong, story reading, gingerbread house making, & more. 231-276-6767. Free. ----------------------
THE NUTCRACKER, INTERLOCHEN: (See Thurs., Dec. 8, except today’s times are 2pm & 7:30pm.) ----------------------
THE NUTCRACKER, BAY HARBOR: 3pm & 7pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Presented by the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet. Featuring original choreography, awe-inspiring sets & costumes, & Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. $35, $30 adults; $10 students. greatlakescfa. org/events/detail/crooked-tree-arts-centerschool-of-ballet-presents-the-nutcracker ----------------------
GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHTHOUSE HOLI-
DAY LIGHTS HIKES: (See Sat., Dec. 3) ----------------------
WINTER SOUNDS: Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. A celebration of the season, with warm beverages, a bonfire, winter hike, & an outdoor holiday performance from the Traverse City West Middle School Madrigal Singers. Dress for cold weather, bring something warm to sit on, & arrive early to allow for a 1/4 mile hike to the amphitheater. Concert begins at 5pm. $10 per adult; children are free. crystalmountain.com/event/winter-sounds ----------------------
THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 3) ----------------------
ROARING 20S CENTENNIAL CELEBRA-
TION: 6-10pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Leland’s Old Art Building celebrates its 100th birthday with a Roaring 20’s themed party. This ticketed event features the Gatsby Gang Jazz Band, dancing, heavy appetizers & a cash bar featuring themed cocktails. Attendees encouraged to dress up in era-themed clothing. $75/person. oldartbuilding.com/ events/roaring-20s-centennial-celebration ----------------------
THE HAUNTING OF EBENEZER: Willowbrook Mill, Northport. Cocktails at 6pm; concert at 6:30pm. An acoustic concert retelling of Dickens’ classic tale. These sixteen original Americana songs guide a listener through Ebenezer Scrooge’s haunting & transformation. The lively band, playing folk instruments & singing in harmony, embrace the ghosts & regrets, the love & joy that has made “A Christmas Carol” such a beloved & enduring holiday tradition. $15 a ticket. hauntingofebenezer.com ----------------------
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A DRAMAT-
IC READING: 6:30pm, Grace Episcopal Church, TC. Drew Gibson brings Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, “A Christmas Carol,” to life in a dramatic reading. Free. gracetraversecity.org
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7-9pm, Gaylord High School, Gornick Auditorium. Presented by the Gaylord Community Orchestra & Gaylord Community Choir. $15 adults, students free. gaylordorchestra.org ----------------------
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” GLEN ARBOR:
(See Thurs., Dec. 8) ----------------------
COMEDY WITH CHRIS YOUNG: 7:30pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. This comedian is able to take real life experiences & turn them into laughs that maintain a clean but funny appearance. He is a frequent performer at comedy clubs, colleges & casinos, as well as corporate shows around the country. $20-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com/ chris-young ----------------------
NMC JAZZ BANDS IN CONCERT WITH
LAURIE SEARS, DIRECTOR: 7:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Email for tickets: nmcmusicdepartment@simpletix.com $13 adults; $8 seniors & students in advance. mynorthtickets. com/events/nmc-jazz-bands-presents-winter-jazz-ensemble-showcase-12-4-2021 ----------------------
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: (See Sat., Dec. 3) ----------------------
THE PROLIFICS MOTOWN REVUE
CHRISTMAS SHOW: 8-9:30pm, Leelanau Sands Casino, Peshawbestown. leelanausandscasino.com/entertainment
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CHRISTMAS IN THE VIL-
LAGE: (See Sat., Dc. 10, except today’s time is 10am5pm.) -------------
WINE WONDERLAND: 12-4pm, Shady Lane Cellars, Suttons Bay. A family-friendly holiday festival! Holiday fun includes: Holiday music jam with Luke Woltanski; local carolers; Local Toy Drive for Leelanau County Toys for Tots (bring an unwrapped toy for a child of any age & receive a complimentary wine tasting); Youth Holiday Art Project; beverages, soup & much more. Free. shadylanecellars.com/event-home/events ----------------------
CHERRY CAPITAL MEN’S CHORUS HOL-
IDAY CONCERT: 12:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Free. ----------------------
GREENS OF DECEMBER HIKE: 1-3pm, Arcadia Dunes, Baldy Trails, Arcadia. This rolling 2-mile loop hosts a variety of evergreen species that stand out amidst the grey background of early winter. Bring winter gear, water & a snack. Participants are encouraged to bring snowshoes. The terrain is steep in places, making this a moderately strenuous event. 231-929-7911. ----------------------
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” TADL: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Enjoy a two-man adaptation of Dickens’ holiday classic. Free. ----------------------
THE NUTCRACKER, INTERLOCHEN: (See Thurs., Dec. 8, except today’s time is 2pm.) ----------------------
“THE NUTCRACKER,” BAY HARBOR:
(See Sat., Dec. 10, except today’s time is 3pm.) ----------------------
HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH NORTHPORT COMMUNITY BAND & THE VILLAGE
VOICES: 3pm, Northport Auditorium, Northport Public School. A cookie reception will follow the concert. Tickets are available by calling 231-386-2009 or at the door. $15 adults; $5 students. northportperformingarts.org JAZZY CHRISTMAS XI: 3pm, Central United Methodist Church, TC. Admission is free but a free will offering will be taken to support the Homeless Outreach at the church. There will be instrumental & vocal favorites performed with a little jazzy twist. ----------------------
THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 3)
helping hands
HARVEST FOOD & SUPPLY DRIVE: Held at Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan & Gold Mine Resale Shops, Petoskey. Help support survivors & their family members who utilize Safe Home Services. The Safe Home is operated 24/7 by Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. It is a caring, secure & supportive place to seek refuge from domestic abuse & sexual assault when home is not a safe place to live. Grocery or supermarket gift card donations & financial contributions help Safe Home staff purchase exactly what is needed at any given time. Nonperishable donations are also accepted. wrcnm.org/getinvolved/safe-home-needs ----------------------
FRIENDS OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC
LIBRARY HOLIDAY MITTEN TREE: Interlochen Public Library. Donate new or handmade mittens, gloves, scarves & hats during regular hours. 231-276-6767. ----------------------
GLEN LAKE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S 24TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S
BOOK DRIVE: Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor. Nov. 19 - Dec. 17. The Friends of Glen Lake Community Library join forces with Glen Lake Schools to provide new books for families & children who are in need of assistance this holiday season. The wish list can be found at Glen Lake Community Library & Cottage Book Shop. The Cottage Book Shop will give a 20% discount for books bought for the book drive & will wrap the books & take them to the library. 231-334-4223. ----------------------
PRESTON FEATHER’S ANNUAL HOLI-
DAY FOOD DRIVE: Bring non-perishable or canned goods to any of Preston Feather’s four locations: Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Gaylord & TC by Dec. 16. Donations go to local food pantries to help families across northern Michigan.
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HOLIDAY BOOK POP-UP SALE: 10am, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Featuring gently used books & puzzles. Each bundle is $5. Runs through Dec. 15. ----------------------
BELLAIRE WINTER FARMERS MARKET:
Fridays, 9am-noon, Nov. 11 – May 12. Held at 3 locations: Bee Well Mead & Cider, Short’s Brewing Co., & Terrain, Bellaire. ----------------------
BOYNE CITY MARKET AT THE PAVILION:
Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm, Veterans Park Pavilion, Boyne City. Shop local produce, baked goods, artisan foods & crafts. ----------------------
THE VILLAGE INDOOR FARMERS MAR-
KET: Saturdays, 10am-2pm, The Village at GT Commons, Mercato, TC. Fresh produce, eggs, pastries, honey, jams & more. thevillagetc.com “GIFT OF A LIFETIME” EXHIBIT: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Featuring Joani Braun’s lifetime of art. In recent years, Joani was mostly known for her watercolor paintings of subjects ranging from landscapes to homes, portraits & animals. She also worked in other mediums, such as wood carving, oil paint, pen & ink, collage, art therapy & more. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Dec. 9 from 6-8pm. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31. Open 10am-5pm, Tues. - Sat. twistedfishgallery.com ----------------------
JUST GREAT ART!: City Opera House, TC. An opening reception will be held on Dec. 8 from 5-8pm. Anyone looking for unique holiday gifts or a treat for themselves, as well as the downtown shoppers from Ladies Night are welcome. Just Great Art! runs from 10am-5pm during the week & evening events, from Dec. 1 - Jan 31. The group of 12 artists paint using oil, watercolor, pastel or acrylic to create their pieces. They love to depict their northwest Michigan area while painting outside, through the warm months. cityoperahouse.org ----------------------
3RD ANNUAL ART TREE SHOW: Higher Art Gallery, TC. More than 15 local & national artists. Small works of art displayed on the Art Tree. Runs through Dec. 24. higherartgallery.com ----------------------
JRAC GIFT MARKET: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan, through Dec. 17. Featuring gifts for giving by local artists, including paintings, collages, jewelry, scarves, baskets, cards & Christmas decorations. jordanriverarts.com ----------------------
CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE HOLIDAY MAR-
KET: Charlevoix Circle of Arts, through Dec. 30. Closed Sundays. A festive, handmade, shopping experience featuring more than 40 local artists & makers. There will be a German-style holiday Christkindl Festival on Sat., Dec. 3 from 12-5pm. There will be food, drinks, live music by the Foghorn Jazz Band, CMHS Performing Arts students, & The Significant Others, plus children’s cookie decorating, face painting, a visit from Santa & more. charlevoixcircle.org/exhibits-2022 ----------------------
SMALL WORKS HOLIDAY EXHIBIT: Glen Arbor Arts Center. An annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices; $150 or less. Runs through Dec. 15, & features over 100 works of art, 12 x 12 or smaller, by 17 artists working in mixed media, collage, paper, painting, wood, clay & photography. glenarborart.org ----------------------
SHIPWRECKS OF THE MANITOU PAS-
SAGE EXHIBIT: Runs through Dec. 30 at Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the Leelanau Peninsula & its islands. leelanauhistory.org/exhibits ----------------------
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - TOGETHER THROUGH ART: CROOKED TREE PAINTERS’ STUDIO EXHIBITION:
Runs through Dec. 22 in Atrium Gallery. The CT Painters’ Studio aims to encourage artistic expression in all media & at all levels. crookedtree.org/article/ctac-petoskey/artexhibitions - HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Held in Galleries through Dec. 20. Shop hundreds of unique handmade gifts & works of art. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/holiday-bazaarpetoskey-opens-november-22
DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:
- “JASON S. YI: DISSIMULATIONS”: Runs through Dec. 23. Jason S. Yi is an interdisciplinary artist working in photography, video, sculpture, drawing, & site-specific installations. Immigrating from South Korea to the United States at an early age, his work is Sun-Tues: noon-9pm (closed Wed) TO-GO ORDERS AVAILABLE 231-252-4157 TUES TRIVIA 7-9PM conceived through a bi-cultural lens & inter-Thurs: 4-9pm rogates the notion of perception’s equiva Fri-Sat: noon-10pm lence to reality. Kitchen open until 8:30 Sun-Thurs and 9pm on Fri & Sat - INFINITE SPLENDOR, INFINITE LIGHT: Runs through Dec. 23. Two years after DRINK SPECIALS (3-6 Monday-Friday): $2 well drinks, $2 domestic drafts, graduating from DePauw University in 1953, $2.50 domestic bottles, $5 Hornitos margarita Bruce Walker became a case officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. As a CIA officer, SUNDAY - $6 Ketel One Bloody Mary & $4 Mimosas Walker participated in the Tibetan resistance DAILY FOOD SPECIALS (3-6pm): project (code name ST CIRCUS) in its earli Mon- $1 chips and salsa est stages, only six years after the Chinese Tues- $1 enchiladas Thurs - $5 fried veggies People’s Liberation Army invaded Tibet & captured the capital city of Lhasa. In 2002, Fri - $5 hot pretzels w/ beer cheese Walker donated his 66-piece collection of Ti 221 E State St. - downtown TC betan thangkas, works on paper, & religious objects to DePauw University. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/index.html
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A CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7-9pm, Gaylord High School, Gornick Auditorium. Presented by the Gaylord Community Orchestra & Gaylord Community Choir. $15 adults, students free. gaylordorchestra.org ----------------------
JAZZY CHRISTMAS XI: 3pm, Central United Methodist Church, TC. Admission is free but a free will offering will be taken to support the Homeless Outreach at the church. There will be instrumental & vocal favorites performed with a little jazzy twist.
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” GLEN ARBOR:
(See Thurs., Dec. 8) ----------------------
COMEDY WITH CHRIS YOUNG: 7:30pm, Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. This comedian is able to take real life experiences & turn them into laughs that maintain a clean but funny appearance. He is a frequent performer at comedy clubs, colleges & casinos, as well as corporate shows around the country. $20-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com/ chris-young THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 3) Give a
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NMC JAZZ BANDS IN CONCERT WITH
LAURIE SEARS, DIRECTOR: 7:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. Email for tickets: nmcmusicdepartment@simpletix.com $13 adults; $8 seniors & students in advance. mynorthtickets. com/events/nmc-jazz-bands-presents-winter-jazz-ensemble-showcase-12-4-2021 ---------------------THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: (See Sat., Dec. 3) ----------------------
THE PROLIFICS MOTOWN REVUE
CHRISTMAS SHOW: 8-9:30pm, Leelanau Sands Casino, Peshawbestown. leelanausandscasino.com/entertainment
HARVEST FOOD & SUPPLY DRIVE: Held at Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan & Gold Mine Resale Shops, Petoskey. Help support survivors & their family members who utilize Safe Home Services. The Safe Home is operated 24/7 by Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. It is a caring, secure & supportive place to seek refuge from domestic abuse & sexual assault when home is not a safe place to live. Grocery or supermarket gift card donations & financial contributions help Safe Home staff purchase exactly what is needed at any given time. Nonperishable donations are also accepted. wrcnm.org/getA Northern Michigan involved/safe-home-needs Tradition since 1964 ----------------------
FRIENDS OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC
LIBRARY HOLIDAY MITTEN TREE: Interlochen Public Library. Donate new or handmade mittens, gloves, scarves & hats during regular hours. 231-276-6767.
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CHRISTMAS IN THE VIL-
LAGE: (See Sat., Dc. 10, except today’s time is 10am5pm.) ------------WINE WONDERLAND: 12-4pm, Shady Lane Cellars, Suttons Bay. A family-friendly holiday festival! Holiday fun includes: Holiday music jam with Luke Woltanski; local carolers; Local Toy Drive for Leelanau County Toys for Tots (bring an unwrapped toy for a child of any age & receive a complimentary wine tasting); Youth Holiday Art Project; beverages, soup & much more. Free. shadylanecellars.com/event-home/events ----------------------
CHERRY CAPITAL MEN’S CHORUS HOL-
IDAY CONCERT: 12:30pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Free. ---------------------GREENS OF DECEMBER HIKE: 1-3pm, Arcadia Dunes, Baldy Trails, Arcadia. This rolling 2-mile loop hosts a variety of evergreen species that stand out amidst the grey background of early winter. Bring winter gear, water & a snack. Participants are encouraged to bring snowshoes. The terrain is steep in places, making this a moderately strenuous event. 231-929-7911. ---------------------“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” TADL: 2pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Enjoy a two-man adaptation of Dickens’ holiday classic. Free. ---------------------THE NUTCRACKER, INTERLOCHEN: (See Thurs., Dec. 8, except today’s time is 2pm.) ----------------------
GLEN LAKE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S 24TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S
BOOK DRIVE: Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor. Nov. 19 - Dec. 17. The Friends of Glen Lake Community Library join forces with Downtown Traverse City • 231-947-4841 Glen Lake Schools to provide new books for murdicksfudge.com • 1-800-238-3432 families & children who are in need of assistance this holiday season. The wish list can be found at Glen Lake Community Library & Cottage Book Shop. The Cottage Book Shop will give a 20% discount for books bought for the book drive & will wrap the books & take them to the library. 231-334-4223. ---------------------PRESTON FEATHER’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE: Bring non-perishable or canned goods to any of Preston Feather’s four locations: Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Gaylord & TC by Dec. 16. Donations go to local food pantries to help families across northern Michigan. ongoingGet AwayIt’s time to Get AwayIt’s time to Cherry HOLIDAY BOOK POP-UP SALE: 10am, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Featuring Capital Airport gently used books & puzzles. Each bundle is $5. Runs through Dec. 15. ----------------------
BELLAIRE WINTER FARMERS MARKET:
tvcairport.com Fridays, 9am-noon, Nov. 11 – May 12. Held at 3 locations: Bee Well Mead & Cider, Short’s Brewing Co., & Terrain, Bellaire. ----------------------
BOYNE CITY MARKET AT THE PAVILION:
Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm, Veterans Park Pavilion, Boyne City. Shop local produce, baked goods, artisan foods & crafts.
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“THE NUTCRACKER,” BAY HARBOR:
(See Sat., Dec. 10, except today’s time is 3pm.) ----------------------
HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH NORTHPORT COMMUNITY BAND & THE VILLAGE
VOICES: 3pm, Northport Auditorium, Northport Public School. A cookie reception will follow the concert. Tickets are available by calling 231-386-2009 or at the door. $15 adults; $5 students. northportperformin26 • december 05, 2022garts.org • Northern Express Weekly
THE VILLAGE INDOOR FARMERS MAR-
KET: Saturdays, 10am-2pm, The Village at GT Commons, Mercato, TC. Fresh produce, eggs, pastries, honey, jams & more. thevillagetc.com “GIFT OF A LIFETIME” EXHIBIT: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Featuring Joani Braun’s lifetime of art. In recent years, Joani was mostly known for her watercolor paintings of subjects ranging from landscapes to homes, portraits & animals. She also worked in other mediums, such as wood carving, oil paint, pen & ink, collage, art therapy & more. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Dec. 9 from 6-8pm. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31. Open 10am-5pm, Tues. - Sat. twistedfishgallery.com ----------------------
JUST GREAT ART!: City Opera House, TC. An opening reception will be held on Dec. 8 from 5-8pm. Anyone looking for unique holiday gifts or a treat for themselves, as well as the downtown shoppers from Ladies Night are welcome. Just Great Art! runs from 10am-5pm during the week & evening events, from Dec. 1 - Jan 31. The group of 12 artists paint using oil, watercolor, pastel or acrylic to create their pieces. They love to depict their northwest Michigan area while painting outside, through the warm months. cityoperahouse.org ----------------------
3RD ANNUAL ART TREE SHOW: Higher Art Gallery, TC. More than 15 local & national artists. Small works of art displayed on the Art Tree. Runs through Dec. 24. higherartgallery.com ----------------------
JRAC GIFT MARKET: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan, through Dec. 17. Featuring gifts for giving by local artists, including paintings, collages, jewelry, scarves, baskets, cards & Christmas decorations. jordanriverarts.com ----------------------
CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE HOLIDAY MAR-
KET: Charlevoix Circle of Arts, through Dec. 30. Closed Sundays. A festive, handmade, shopping experience featuring more than 40 local artists & makers. There will be a German-style holiday Christkindl Festival on Sat., Dec. 3 from 12-5pm. There will be food, drinks, live music by the Foghorn Jazz Band, CMHS Performing Arts students, & The Significant Others, plus children’s cookie decorating, face painting, a visit from Santa & more. charlevoixcircle.org/exhibits-2022 ----------------------
SMALL WORKS HOLIDAY EXHIBIT: Glen Arbor Arts Center. An annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices; $150 or less. Runs through Dec. 15, & features over 100 works of art, 12 x 12 or smaller, by 17 artists working in mixed media, collage, paper, painting, wood, clay & photography. glenarborart.org ----------------------
SHIPWRECKS OF THE MANITOU PAS-
SAGE EXHIBIT: Runs through Dec. 30 at Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the Leelanau Peninsula & its islands. leelanauhistory.org/exhibits ----------------------
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - TOGETHER THROUGH ART: CROOKED TREE PAINTERS’ STUDIO EXHIBITION:
Runs through Dec. 22 in Atrium Gallery. The CT Painters’ Studio aims to encourage artistic expression in all media & at all levels. crookedtree.org/article/ctac-petoskey/artexhibitions - HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Held in Galleries through Dec. 20. Shop hundreds of unique handmade gifts & works of art. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/holiday-bazaarpetoskey-opens-november-22
DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC:
- “JASON S. YI: DISSIMULATIONS”: Runs through Dec. 23. Jason S. Yi is an interdisciplinary artist working in photography, video, sculpture, drawing, & site-specific installations. Immigrating from South Korea to the United States at an early age, his work is conceived through a bi-cultural lens & interrogates the notion of perception’s equivalence to reality.
- INFINITE SPLENDOR, INFINITE LIGHT:
Runs through Dec. 23. Two years after graduating from DePauw University in 1953, Bruce Walker became a case officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. As a CIA officer, Walker participated in the Tibetan resistance project (code name ST CIRCUS) in its earliest stages, only six years after the Chinese People’s Liberation Army invaded Tibet & captured the capital city of Lhasa. In 2002, Walker donated his 66-piece collection of Tibetan thangkas, works on paper, & religious objects to DePauw University. dennosmuseum.org/art/now-on-view/index.html ----------------------
OLIVER ART CENTER, FRANKFORT:
- HOLIDAY ART MARKET: Runs now through Christmas. Shop a diverse collection of local artisan-made gifts, crafts & sweet treats. Open 10am - 4pm, Monday through Saturday. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
- WINTER MEMBER ART EXHIBITION RE-
CEPTION: Runs Dec. 9 - Jan. 13. Works of all kinds by local & regional artists will be on display in the galleries. An opening reception will be held on Dec. 9 from 5-7pm. This exhibition is sponsored by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. oliverartcenterfrankfort.org/events
