The Giving Spirit

joy a post-parade treat from Leelanau Coffee Roasters or Art’s Tavern, which will be open for breakfast. Open to everyone. No registration required. 630-776-0036. ---------------------

GOBBLE GOBBLE WATCH ME WOBBLE

WALK: 9am, Running Fit, 300 E. Front St., Ste. 103, TC. Burn off some Thanksgiving calories with a fun walk through downtown TC. Free. ---------------------

INDIAN RIVER CHRISTMAS CRAFT

SHOW: 9am, Inland Lakes High School, Indian River. Check out holiday gift ideas from over 100 local vendors. Admission is $5 or an unwrapped toy for local charities. Children under 12 are free. facebook.com/ events/943901449835895 ---------------------

BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS

SATURDAY: Downtown TC, Nov. 26-27. Support local merchants! ---------------------

STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “I’m A Turkey” by Jim Arnosky. Jim created a picture book from a catchy, spoken-word song that is a favorite in schools. This humorous song filled with factual information about turkeys is fun for Thanksgiving — & all year round. greatlakeskids.org ---------------------

CHARLEVOIX HOLIDAY PARADE &

TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION: Downtown Charlevoix. 3-5pm: Holiday craft & photos with Santa. 5:30pm: Holiday parade. 6pm: Tree lighting. business.charlevoix.org/ events/details/holiday-parade-tree-lightingcelebration-13333 ---------------------

BENZIE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMAN-

ITY FESTIVAL OF TREES: 4-6pm, Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia. Runs Nov. 26-28. Featuring over 100 items. Volunteers decorate both real & artificial trees & wreaths as well as table decorations. All decorations & trees are given a minimum bid with visitors bidding in an online auction for the piece – or pieces – they enjoy most. benziehabitat.org/festival-of-trees ---------------------

CHRISTMAS IN INDIAN RIVER: Enjoy the annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting by Santa in Indian River. The Parade starts at 5pm at S. Straits Hwy. & River St. with the tree lighting & kids meet & greet (at Indian River Library) with Santa to follow. Free. facebook.com/events/406281064468124 ---------------------

HOLIDAY TRAIL CELEBRATION: Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. 5-5:30pm: First Light Celebration with Santa, who will make his way through the resort core from Kinlochen to the Crystal Center on a Horse Drawn Surrey. He’ll help light Crystal Mountain’s holiday tree at 5:30pm. 5:30-9pm: Holiday Trail Stops. crystalmountain.com/event/first-light ---------------------

LIGHT UP CEDAR: 5pm, Downtown Cedar. Some of Santa’s reindeer will be making a special appearance at this event at about 5:30pm, followed by the holiday street illumination at 6pm. Santa himself will arrive to light the community tree at 6:30pm. ---------------------

LIVE NATIVITY: 5-8pm, Coldwell Banker parking lot, 231 Water St., Boyne City. Complimentary chili/soups, hot dogs, cookies, hot cocoa & coffee. Live camel, donkey, goats, baby cows & sheep, & food for the kids to feed the animals. Stiggs will have complimentary 6 oz. pours available. 100% of Coldwell Banker donations benefit Charlevoix Humane Society. 100% of Stiggs Brewery donations benefit “Stiggs Feed A Friend.” ---------------------

CROSS VILLAGE COMMUNITY HOLIDAY

TREE LIGHTING: 5:30pm, Three Pines Studio, Cross Village. Create your own ornament during Three Pines Studio’s Holiday Open House from 12-4pm. Then help hang them on the tree. threepinesstudioandgallery.godaddysites.com ---------------------

BOYNE CITY SANTA PARADE & HOLIDAY

OPEN HOUSE: Downtown Boyne City, Water & Lake streets. A tree lighting ceremony will be held at 6pm, followed by the parade. ---------------------

HOLIDAY MARKET OPENING: Bring your holiday spirit & join the community at the Glen Arbor Town Hall for Christmas Caroling & the Lighting of the Tree at 6:15pm. Carols will be led by members of the Glen Lake Church team. The tree will be ceremonially lit by Leonard Thoreson. Warm up indoors & be the first to shop artisan goods. The market features a curated selection of locally made goods from 24 vendors. Masks required when indoors. visitglenarbor.com/ event/holiday-market-2021 ---------------------

“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:

(See Sat., Nov. 20) ---------------------

COMEDY WITH BILL BUSHART: 7:30pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Bill has performed at the Odd Ball Comedy Fest, headlined Michigan’s Brew HaHa & Laughfest in Grand Rapids & was named funniest comic in Detroit by readers of the Metro Times. $15-$25. etix. com/ticket/e/1022666/bill-bushart-traversecity-traverse-city-comedy-club-at-grand-traverse-event-center ---------------------

INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY CONTEMPORARY MUSIC SHOWCASE:

7:30pm, The Garden Theater, Frankfort. Members from each of the Jazz, Popular Music, Music Production, & Singer/Songwriter programs will perform. $20/person. frankfortgardentheater.com/upcoming-events

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HOLLY BERRY ARTS &

CRAFTS FAIR: 9am-3pm, Frankfort High School. Featuring over 100 artists. -------------

BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS

SATURDAY: (See Fri., Nov. 26) ---------------------

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE ARTS &

CRAFTS SHOW: 10am-4pm, Northport Village Arts Building. Two venues for the arts & crafts show: Village Arts Building at 301 N. Mill St. & Willowbrook Mill at 201 N. Mill St. northportartsassociation.org ---------------------

GLEN ARBOR HOLIDAY MARKET-

PLACE: 10am-3pm. Shop from a selection of artisan made gifts, held inside the Town Hall, Glen Arbor. Goods available include: pastel paintings, cards & postcards, logo merchandise, fine art photography, scarves & gloves, & much more. visitglenarbor.com/ event/holiday-market-2021 ---------------------

HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE: A FAMILY

DAY & HOLIDAY STROLL: Downtown Suttons Bay. Highlights include Caroling on the Corner, Santa arriving via fire truck, story time with Mrs. Claus, tree lighting, mail letters to Santa, gifts from Santa, extended business hours & more. ---------------------

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES:

10am-noon, Frankfort High School. Also visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Free. ---------------------

SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY,

DOWNTOWN BELLAIRE: 10am-10pm. Participating merchants will offer one day sales, & drink & food specials. ---------------------

LORD: Support small businesses by shopping local. Sales at Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord from 10am-6pm. saturnbooksellers. com/event/small-business-saturday-dontmiss-it ---------------------

MEET SANTA & MRS. CLAUS: 11am-1pm, Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District, M22 Glen Arbor Wine Patio, Glen Arbor. Share holiday wishes & pose for family pictures. Free. crystalriveroutfitters.com ---------------------

NORTHPORT CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES:

11am-1pm: Letters to Santa & Storytime at Leelanau Township Library. 12:30-2:30pm: Cookie & gingerbread house decorating at Northport Pub & Grille. 3:30-6:30pm: Wagon rides in front of the Christmas tree. 4-6pm: Meet Santa’s reindeer at Around The Corner. 4:30-5:15pm: Caroling throughout downtown with the Village Voices. 5:30pm: Northport Band & Village Voices performing at Mitten fireplace. 5:55pm: Santa arrives at Christmas tree. 6pm: Tree lighting at Mitten Brewery. 6:30-11:30pm: Live DJ & karaoke at Northport Pub & Grille. northportomenachamber.org/christmas-in-the-village ---------------------

BENZIE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMAN-

ITY FESTIVAL OF TREES: 12-6pm, Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia. Runs Nov. 26-28. Featuring over 100 items. Volunteers decorate both real & artificial trees & wreaths as well as table decorations. All decorations & trees are given a minimum bid with visitors bidding in an online auction for the piece – or pieces – they enjoy most. benziehabitat.org/festival-of-trees ---------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS HOLIDAY EVENTS:

12:30pm: Santa will be outside the Lyric Theatre to meet & greet kids. 6pm: Christmas Tree Lighting on Main St., downtown Harbor Springs. Gather with your friends & neighbors to sing carols. Following, will be an ecumenical chili dinner in the Holy Childhood Parish Hall at 150 W. Main St. Also enjoy homemade cookies & hot cocoa. harborspringschamber.com/events/details/ christmas-tree-lighting-2021-8046 ---------------------

SHOP SMALL BUSINESSES IN EAST

JORDAN: Let your kids shop for their loved ones & get a free ornament. Jordan River Arts Center will have extended hours today from 1-4pm & 5-8pm. ---------------------

FREE SHOWING OF “THE POLAR EX-

PRESS”: 1:30pm, The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. ---------------------

“MINGLE & JINGLE”: East Jordan. 4pm: Tree lighting on the corner of Spring & Hammond streets. Following will be caroling around the tree. Afterwards head to The Boathouse for the “Jubilee of Trees for 501C3’s,” featuring 25 decorated trees donated by local businesses, organizations & individuals for this unique silent auction. The Jordan Valley Community Band will perform at 4:30pm. The East Jordan Co-Op Nursery’s Holiday Bake Sale will take place from 4:308pm at The Boathouse. Remember to get your shopping passport card. ejchamber.org ---------------------

MEET SANTA’S REINDEER: 4-6pm, Around the Corner Food and Fun, Northport. Enjoy some holiday treats as well. Free. ---------------------

LIGHTS SPECTACULAR: 5-8pm, Treetops Resort, Top of the Hill. Enjoy wagon rides, Elf on Stilts, light display on the top of the slopes, a bonfire with Smores, the new tubing area on display, photos with Santa & more. Register: 866-348-5249. Free. treetops.com/events/lights-spectacular ---------------------

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RADE DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY: 6pm. Floats, walkers, trucks, the Petoskey High School Marching Band & Steel Drum Bands, & Santa will make their way from Petoskey High School to downtown. Bring the little ones to Pennsylvania Park to experience Gingerbread Lane. Family-friendly activities include live music by the Northern Michigan Chorale, hot cocoa, a family photo backdrop, & cookie decorating from 5–6pm. petoskeydowntown.com/downtown-events/light-upthe-night-holiday-parade ---------------------

COMEDY WITH BILL BUSHART: 7pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Bill has performed at the Odd Ball Comedy Fest, headlined Michigan’s Brew HaHa & Laughfest in Grand Rapids & was named funniest comic in Detroit by readers of the Metro Times. $15-$25. etix. com/ticket/e/1022666/bill-bushart-traversecity-traverse-city-comedy-club-at-grand-traverse-event-center ---------------------

DAVE CALENDINE CONCERT: 7pm, The Music House Museum, Williamsburg. Enjoy an evening listening to holiday favorites played on the Mighty Cinderella Wurlitzer by Red Wings Associate Organist Dave Calendine. $25. mynorthtickets.com/ events/come-enjoy-a-nice-relaxing-concertof-christmas-favorites-performed-on-themighty-cinderella-wurlitzer-by-red-wings-associate-organist-dave-calendine-11-27-2021 ---------------------

FRANKFORT COMMUNITY TREE LIGHT-

ING: 7pm, Rotary Park, Frankfort. ---------------------

“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:

(See Sat., Nov. 20) ---------------------

CHRISTMAS WITH THE ASSOCIATION: 8pm, Odawa Casino, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. Enjoy a holiday show with this successful band from the 60’s, who has sold millions of records, tapes, CDs & DVDs, as well as earned a number of achievements including a Golden Globe nomination in 1970 for Best Original Song - “Goodbye Columbus.” In 1967, The Association made history being the first band anywhere to open a rock festival - the now historic Monterey Pop Festival. $20. etix.com/ticket/p/8976796/christmaswith-the-association-petoskey-ovation-hall ---------------------

COMEDY NIGHT WITH DWAYNE GILL:

8-10pm, Treetops Resort, Convention Center, Gaylord. A Marine, A Cop and A Comic! Dwayne’s topics range from current events, men & women relationships, to the crazy situations he’s encountered as a police officer. As an actor, he has appeared in the ABC crime drama “Detroit 1-8-7,” & the movie “Crave.” He recently shot a pilot for a new sitcom starring him called “Joe vs Joe.” Dwayne has shared the stage with Louis Anderson, Tim Allen & has opened for Aretha Franklin. Show opener tonight will be Nate Armbruster. $25/person; $40/couple; $30 at door. treetops.com/events/comedy-night ---------------------

THE VILLAGE TREE LIGHTING: The Village at GT Commons, historic front lawn, TC. Enjoy hot chocolate & Christmas music while awaiting the 6pm countdown.

nov sunday 28 BENZIE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FESTIVAL OF TREES: 12-3pm, Benzie Area Historical Museum, Benzonia. Runs Nov. 26-28. Featuring over 100 items. Volunteers decorate both real & artificial trees & wreaths as well as table decorations. All decorations & trees are given a minimum bid with visitors bidding in an online auction for the piece – or pieces – they enjoy most. benziehabitat.org/ festival-of-trees ---------------------

“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:

(See Sat., Nov. 20)

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STROLLING LIGHTS FESTIVAL: Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District, Glen Arbor. Pre-lit tees will be placed on the grounds of the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District by Nov. 12. Sponsor a tree for $150 with a minimum of $100 per sponsored tree going towards Glen Lake Schools Student Assistance Fund. Groups & families can choose a theme & must provide all decorations (tree, lights & stands will be provided by Crystal River Outfitters). The sponsoring families/groups may then decorate their tree through Nov. 27. It is the hope then that all trees will be fully decorated & available for strolling by all through the New Year. crystalriveroutfitters.com/strolling-lights-festival ---------------------

FREE MUSIC TICKETS FOR VETS: The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra & Sturgeon River Pottery have initiated the Sturgeon River Pottery Veterans Ticket Program that allows veterans & active members of the U.S. military with valid documentation to receive two complimentary tickets to ticketed main stage performances. The next performances are Dec. 16-17 when GLCO presents its annual “Messiah” holiday concerts at 7pm on both nights at Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Veterans interested in claiming free tickets can call 231-487-0010. ---------------------

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 10am-2pm, The Village at GT Commons, The Mercato corridor in Building 50, TC. thevillagetc.com

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ANNUAL ART TREE & SMALL GIFT SHOW:

Higher Art Gallery, TC. Featuring over 20 artists, all which will have small objects of art displayed on the tree. Other small functional items will be available as well. Runs every day during regular open gallery hours from Nov. 17 - Jan. 1. higherartgallery.com ---------------------

HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET: Nov. 14 - Dec. 19, Jordan River Arts Center, East Jordan. Check out many handmade items created by local artisans. jordanriverarts.com ---------------------

CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE MARKET:

Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Nov. 19 - Dec. 30. Featuring local handmade items, original art, & locally produced specialty treats. Closed on Sundays. charlevoixcircle.org ---------------------

BIRDS FLY IN: A HUMAN REFUGE: Runs through Jan. 2 at Dennos Museum Center, NMC, TC. A cross-cultural art collaboration focusing on themes related to Migration & Intuition. Artist Ellie Harold was surprised by birds who “flew” onto her canvas after the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. As intuitive messengers, they brought not only an entirely new way of painting, but comfort during confusing times. Later, as migration issues came to the fore, she felt birds were a metaphor for the universal human desire to move toward greater freedom & love. Following her intuition, Ellie met Mexican composer David Mendoza, creator of the soundtrack music, & German architect Wilfried Schley who designed the Refuge Space. dennosmuseum.org ---------------------