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Dates
nov 27
HOLLY BERRY ARTS &
CRAFTS FAIR: 9am-3pm, Frankfort High School. Featuring over 100 artists. -------------
BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL
BUSINESS SATURDAY: Downtown TC, Nov. 26-27. Support local merchants! ---------------------
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. ---------------------
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, GAY-
LORD: Support small businesses by shopping local. Sales at Saturn Booksellers from 10am-6pm. saturnbooksellers.com/event/ small-business-saturday-dont-miss-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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Hustle over to Rasho Farm, TC for the Farmland 5K & Free For All Bike Ride on Sat., Dec. 4. Featuring a classic European-style turf grass course with knee high barriers including straw bales, fallen logs, and wood and stone fences, the 5K Run starts at 11:30am, immediately followed by the Free For All Bike Ride at 12:30pm. 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. Each event is $35. If you are ambitious and do them both as a combo, the cost is $50. runsignup.com/farmland5k
ALDEN’S OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATION: 5:30pm, Alden Village Center. Featuring Santa, refreshments, tree lighting, caroling & treats for the kids. ---------------------
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT - HOLIDAY PA-
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 THE VILLAGE TREE LIGHTING: The Village at GT Commons, historic front lawn, TC. Enjoy hot chocolate & Christmas music while awaiting the 6pm countdown. thevillagetc.com ---------------------
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-traverse-citytraverse-city-comedy-club-at-grand-traverseevent-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”:
7:30pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. Filled with laughter & misadventures, middle-aged women successfully bond & find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from Nov. 18 - Dec. 4, starting at 2pm on Sundays & 7:30pm on all other days. Adults: $28; youth under 18: $15 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=357 ---------------------
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
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. 27)
nov monday 29 OTP AUDITIONS: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. For “Cinderella.” This musical has roles for adults of all ages & youth aged 10-14. Auditionees must prepare 16 bars of a song of their choice & bring the sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. They will also be asked to learn a short dance combination so they should dress comfortably with suitable dance shoes. Performances will be Feb. 17 - March 19. oldtownplayhouse.com/getinvolved/auditions.html nov tuesday LADIES OF LOVE SOUP 30 FUNDRAISER: 11am-2pm. Celebrating Giving Tuesday, Real Estate One & their Charitable Foundation is hosting this event. Pre-order lunch online: Your choice of soup/chili, bread, dessert & water. Lunch pick up on Nov. 30 at Real Estate One office, 1349 U.S. 131 S., Petoskey (lower parking level). Minimum donation of $5. Additional generous donations gladly accepted. All monies collected during this fundraiser will benefit local Habitat for Humanity. Every lunch sold, & donation made, has double the impact with a 100% match by the Real Estate One Charitable Foundation. support.reocharitablefoundation.org/event/ladles-of-love/e374618 ---------------------
“THE WOMEN OF COPPER COUNTRY”
BOOK DISCUSSION: 4pm, Bellaire Public Library. Enjoy discussing this year’s Michigan Read, “The Women of Copper Country,” by Mary Doria Russell. In-library event. bellairelibrary.org ---------------------
GIVING TUESDAY FOR TART TRAILS:
Today Traverse City Tourism will match up to $5,000 of donations to TART Trails in recognition of Giving Tuesday. Any donation made either in person or online is part of the match. In addition, Silver Spruce Brewing will host a special TART Trails happy hour from 4-7pm. TART staff will be on hand collecting donations & talking trails. Grab a cider or brew & $1 from each pint will be donated back to TART. traversetrails.org/event/ giving-tuesday ---------------------
AUTHOR TALK & BOOK SIGNING: 6pm, Otsego County Library, Gaylord. With Major Jon & Samantha Turnbull, authors of “Zero Percent Chance.” saturnbooksellers.com/ event/author-talk-and-book-signing-major-jonand-samantha-turnbull-otsego-county-library ---------------------
FREE HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO PREP
- SO YOU WANNA... ?: 6-7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. For 8th12th graders. This fun & informative session surveys a wide range of careers in art & design. Learn what to expect from art school, & get tips for building a competitive portfolio. Reserve your spot. Free. crookedtree.org/ class/ctac-petoskey/high-school-portfolioprep-so-you-wanna ---------------------
OTP AUDITIONS: (See Mon., Nov. 29)
dec wednesday
STATE OF THE COMMU-
01 NITY BREAKFAST: 7-9am, Otsego Resort, Gaylord. Featuring the community’s leaders as panelists. Registration required. $25. gaylordchamber.com/ state-of-the-community ---------------------
WINDOW NIGHT: 4-8pm, Central Lake. Santa arrives at 5:15pm. Tree Lighting at 5:30pm at Alden State Bank. Following, Santa & Mrs. Claus visit at Pavillion. Various activities & sales at participating businesses. Craft bazaar, cookie decorating, Christmas Sing Along & food drive at The First Congregational Church. There will be reindeer at Sage Park & The Grinch wandering the streets. facebook.com/CentralLakeChamber ---------------------
DECEMBER RECESS OF GIVING: 5-7pm, Fox Grand Traverse, TC. This after work happy hour features appetizers from The Towne Plaza including roast beef crostini, chicken lettuce wraps, prosciutto & melon skewers, & avocado toast, as well as a selection of beverages. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win great prizes, including: A Weekend Test Drive in a New Ford Bronco; Full Car Detail Package ($250 value); & $100 Gift Basket. Admission is either a new unwrapped toy or $10. All toys & admission proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots, & Fox Motors will match all monetary proceeds from the event. facebook.com/eve nts/804283993704565?acontext=%7B%22e vent_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surfa ce%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D ---------------------
ARTS ACADEMY INTERDISCIPLINARY
ARTS PERFORMANCE: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Phoenix Theatre. Enjoy a showcase featuring individual works & collaborative projects that transcend the boundaries of artistic disciplines. Free. interlochen.org/events/arts-academy-interdisciplinary-arts-performance-2021-12-01
dec 02
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thursday
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WITH MISS BETSY: 10am, Sweet Pea, TC. Enjoy crafting, writing letters to Santa & making out your wish list.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS IN TIME MANAGEMENT & BEST
PRACTICES: 11:30am-1pm, Otsego Grand Event Center, Gaylord. Enjoy lunch & listen to guest speaker Elizabeth Singler from Singler Design. $20 members; $25 non-members. gaylordmi.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5522 ---------------------
LADIES NIGHT IN GLEN ARBOR: 4-7pm. A night of shopping & dining for the ladies. Participating businesses will offer pours of wine, sales & specials. ---------------------
MERRY MARKETPLACE: 4-8pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. This will run three consecutive weekends, & each weekend will feature a different group of artists & artisans. There will be fun holiday workshops where you can make your own ornaments, holiday decor & gifts. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-traverse-city/merry-marketplace ---------------------
VICTORIAN SLEIGH BELL PARADE & OLD
CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: 5-7pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Ballroom, Manistee. Dec. 2-5. Today includes the Manistee Area Business After Hours. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, holiday music, the Lakeside Club’s Festival of Trees, 50/50 raffle & more. Register. $15 members; $25 non-members. facebook.com/event s/913347772925598?acontext=%7B%22eve nt_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface% 22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D ---------------------
live
stand-up
MICHAEL HARRISON december 3-4
Michael Harrison has become a favorite at clubs all over North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe! With an engagingly relatable and energetic style, Michael’s humor garners accolades in any venue.
december 12-13
Jeff Horste
Jeff Horste covers lighthearted topics such as book bags, candy corn, and racial inequality. His comedic ability is blessed by whatever God you believe in so as to not offend you. Jeff has showcased his talents on
Comedy Central twice and has appeared on “Laughs” on both Hulu and Fox and performs at top comedy clubs and venues across the country.
DECember 30-31
WRY, WITTY, CUNNING, AND CRASS. Detroit native Mike Stanley is all of these things AND none. Yeah, he's pretty hilarious but, more than just coarse anecdotes about life and sex, there's an enviable amount of heart and warmth behind Stanley's humor. He’s been named "Best Chicago Stand-up Comedian" in a Peoples Choice poll done by the Chicago Reader and “Best Detroit Comedian” by HOUR Magazine. Mike Stanley
DIGITAL SLIDE TALK: 6:30pm, Darcy Library of Beulah. Local author Bob Downes will present a digital slide talk on “First Contact: When the Indians and Europeans First Met.” The talk will include Native encounters with the Vikings, Spanish conquistadors, English colonists & French voyageurs with a focus on the Anishinaabek. Signed copies of Downes’s new historical novel, “The Wolf and The Willow,” will be available at the talk. darcylibraryofbeulah.org ---------------------
“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:
(See Sat., Nov. 27)
dec 03
friday
MERRY MARKETPLACE: 10am-2pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Featuring a different group of over 20
new year’s eve party! dinner • comedy champagne toast Tickets starting at $60
enjoy great food, drinks, & LAUGHS!
tickets starting at $15 traversecitycomedyclub.com or call 231.421.1880 ask about hosting your next event here! 738 S. Garfield Avenue, Traverse City
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artists & artisans each week. There will be fun workshops to create ornaments, decor, & gifts. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traversecity/merry-marketplace ---------------------
HAVE A HEART ART MART & FUNDRAIS-
ER: 12-8pm, Arts for All Studio, TC. Browse handmade & one-of-a-kind art & gifts created by 25+ local artists at Arts for All’s own pop-up art market, the Have a Heart Art Mart & Fundraiser. Artists donate 50-100% of their profits sold to Arts for All. Also, Real Estate One’s Charitable Foundation is doing a 50% match to all profits made. Arts for All of Northern Michigan provides arts & cultural experiences to connect people of all abilities. artsforallnmi.org fb.me/e/2do73aoKO ---------------------
VICTORIAN SLEIGH BELL PARADE
& OLD CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: Manistee, Dec. 2-5. Today includes the Sleighbell Holiday Food Truck Court, Christmas Portrait Event & Grand Opening, Letter to Santa Craft, Lakeside Club Festival of Trees & Decor, Cocoa-to-Go with Special Guest, & Downtown Sleigh Scavenger Hunt. facebook.com/ManisteeSleighbellParade/ events/?ref=page_internal ---------------------
MANISTEE FESTIVAL OF TREES & HOLI-
DAY DÉCOR: 1-8pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Ballroom, Manistee. Presented by the Lakeside Club. Proceeds benefit the Manistee County Humane Society’s Homeward Bound Animal Shelter & the Youth Armory Project. manisteechamber.com/?mc_ cid=c19b7e58c2&mc_eid=93b2834b7d ---------------------
CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: 5:30pm, New Hope Community Church, outside, Williamsburg. Watch scenes come to life as a guide leads you through a woodland path filled with actors, scenery & live animals. Free. newhope.cc/christmasjourney ---------------------
DOWNTOWN ALDEN’S HOLIDAY OPEN
HOUSE: 6-8pm. Refreshments, gift wrapping, visit with Santa. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the Alden Food Pantry. ---------------------
FREE COMMUNITY YOGA: 6pm, Dharamsala TC. All are welcome for this Vinyasa Flow Class. Please register in advance. dharamsalatc.com ---------------------
PETOSKEY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE:
6-9pm. Santa Claus will fly into town to light the giant Christmas tree in Pennsylvania Park & greet children with a wave & wink. New this year is the Downtown Social District – carry your adult beverage with you when you walk from store to store. Streets close down & merchants open their doors. Entertainment by carolers & the Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band. petoskeydowntown.com/downtown-events/holiday-open-house ---------------------
SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: Nonprofits AC Paw, COGNiTiON & Love Thy Neighbor are participating this year for your donation. New this year… the virtual experience “Beyond the Competition” will allow you to watch, vote & donate to your favorite nonprofit from the comfort of your very own screen. Airing Dec. 3-4 at 7pm & a 3pm matinee on Dec. 5. Free; viewing donation requested. swingshiftandthestars.org ---------------------
“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:
(See Sat., Nov. 27) ---------------------
BLISSFEST PRESENTS “AN EVENING
WITH STEVE POLTZ”: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Enjoy humor, storytelling & music. In 20 years since his full-length solo debut, “One Left Shoe,” Poltz blessed the world’s ears with 13 solo records, spanning the acclaimed 2010 Dream-
COMEDY WITH MICHAEL HARRISON:
7:30pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Michael performs at clubs all over North America, Asia, Australia & Europe. He has also been featured on TBS, NBC, MTV & Bravo. He selfproduced, starred in & wrote several shorts, & shot his own nationally syndicated half hour comedy special. $15-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com/michael-harrison
dec 04
saturday
43RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW & BA-
ZAAR: 9am-3pm, Boyne City High School. -------------
VICTORIAN SLEIGH BELL PARADE & OLD CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: Manistee, Dec. 2-5. Today includes a Holiday Craft Bazaar, Sleighbell Breakfast, Spin the Xmas Prize Wheel, Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk, Sleighbell Saturday!, Victorian Sleighbell Parade Day Fun at Downtown Delights, River Street Carriage Rides, Candy Cane Stilt Walkers, Santa’s Headquarters, Grinder Gordie w/ Meadow Breeze Farm, 32nd Annual Sleighbell Parade, & 18th Annual Jingle Bell Jam. facebook.com/ManisteeSleighbellParade/events/?ref=page_internal ---------------------
HOOP’S PET FOOD PANTRY HOLIDAY PET
PORTRAIT FUNDRAISER: 9:30am-2:45pm, Square Deal Country Store, TC. Pet photographer Taylor Featherstone will be taking photos by appointment. To choose an appointment time, go to calendly.com/dickeyklee. ---------------------
CRAFT SHOW: 10am-3pm, St. Mary of Hannah Catholic School, Kingsley. Entry is a food item for the local food pantry. ---------------------
HOLIDAY MERCHANT OPEN HOUSE
& HOT COCOA CONTEST: Downtown Charlevoix. Merchants will be armed with entertainment, samples, snacks, refreshments, special sales, raffles & more. From noon to 5pm, area restaurants invite you to sample & vote for your favorite hot cocoa. Cocoa stations will be set up at participating downtown stores & restaurants. charlevoix.org ---------------------
LAKE ANN HANDMADE MARKET: 10am3pm, Lake Ann Elementary School. Featuring many treasures crafted by locals. ---------------------
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT & SOUP COOK OFF:
Downtown Bellaire. Kids scavenger hunt, Christmas carols, ornament making, free movie, craft show, parade of lights, live nativity, & Santa & Mrs. Clause. Soup tickets are limited. bellairechamber.org/light-up-the-nightsoup-cook-off/?utm_content=Jamie&utm_ source=VerticalResponse&utm_ medium=Email&utm_term=Light%20 Up%20the%20Night%20%26%20Soup%20 Cook%20Off%26nbsp%3B-%2 ---------------------
MERRY MARKETPLACE: 10am-3pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. Featuring a different group of over 20 artists & artisans each week. There will be fun workshops to create ornaments, decor & gifts. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/ merry-marketplace ---------------------
SLEIGH RIDES TO THE NORTH POLE:
SOLD OUT: 10am-2pm, Northern Michigan Equine Therapy, Boyne City. Take a sleigh ride to the North Pole on a horse-drawn sleigh to meet Santa & enjoy hot cocoa, cookies & crafts at Santa’s Workshop. Meet the therapy horses, NMET staff & volunteers. Tickets are $15 per person & must be purchased before the day of the event. Sleigh rides are every half hour between 10am - 2pm & require reservations. Please email nmequine@gmail.com to reserve your spot. nmequine.org ---------------------
THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN GAL-
LERY: 10am-4pm, Silly Sister’s Pottery, Rapid City. Featuring Denni Moline (the Silly Sister), Jan Toscano (the Silly Sister Wannabe), & Wendy Petera, The Traveling Squirrel, Exciting New Local Photographer. Free. facebook.com/dennimoline ---------------------
“A MICE CHRISTMAS”: 11am, Bellaire Public Library. Enjoy family & children’s poetry & fun as you listen to “A Mice Christmas” read by local author Leland James. ---------------------
HAVE A HEART ART MART & FUND-
RAISER: 11am-5pm, Arts for All Studio, TC. Browse handmade & one-of-a-kind art & gifts created by 25+ local artists at Arts for All’s own pop-up art market, the Have a Heart Art Mart & Fundraiser. Artists donate 50-100% of their profits sold to Arts for All. Also, Real Estate One’s Charitable Foundation is doing a 50% match to all profits made. Arts for All of Northern Michigan provides arts & cultural experiences to connect people of all abilities. artsforallnmi.org fb.me/e/2do73aoKO ---------------------
MANISTEE FESTIVAL OF TREES & HOLI-
DAY DÉCOR: 11am-8pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Ballroom, Manistee. Presented by the Lakeside Club. Proceeds benefit the Manistee County Humane Society’s Homeward Bound Animal Shelter & the Youth Armory Project. manisteechamber.com/?mc_ cid=c19b7e58c2&mc_eid=93b2834b7d ---------------------
MEET SANTA: 11am-2pm, Jim Wernig Chevrolet, Gaylord. Drop off your Toys for Tots donation & get free photos with Santa, goodie bags, treats & crafts. Also register to try to win a new bike! facebook. com/events/577572473485951/?active_ tab=discussion ---------------------
VILLAGE TREE DECORATING: 11am2pm, Rec Center, 507 W. Central Ave., Mackinaw City. See Santa & his elf. ---------------------
TC TRACK CLUB FARMLAND 5K & FREE
FOR ALL BIKE RIDE: 11:30am, Rasho Farm, TC. Featuring a classic Europeanstyle turf grass course with knee high barriers including straw bales, fallen logs, & wood & stone fences. The bike event is held immediately following the run & has cyclists hitting the running course for several laps on any bike you choose. 5K Run & Free for All Bike Ride: $35. Farmland Run & Bike Combo: $50. runsignup.com/farmland5k ---------------------
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING: 1pm, Beaver Island Community Center. Deck the halls with your own handmade Christmas wreath. Greens & basic supplies provided. Bring your own bows & any decorations you may want. Reservations appreciated. Free. wvbi. biccenter.org/calendar-2#event=68584487;i nstance=20211204130000 ---------------------
MEET SANTA AT MASONIC CENTER
CRAFT SHOW: 1-6pm, TC Masonic Center. Enjoy a craft show & bake sale, kids activities, visiting alpacas & more. Santa will be on hand to receive your holiday wishes as well. Proceeds will benefit Bethany Christian Services. $10 suggested donation. ---------------------
A VISIT FROM SANTA: 1:30-4:30pm, Classic Motor Sports, TC. Before he arrives at 2:30pm, there will be time for Letter Writing to Santa & Make-and-Take Activities. Elves will provide hot cocoa & cookies. Free. --------------------CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE: 2-4pm, Heritage Village Chapel, Mackinaw City. Hosted by Mackinaw Area Historical Society. Enjoy a historic journey through Christmas of the past. Hear the story of the Chapel & share in a traditional service as it was back in the late 1800s. Refreshments after the service. ---------------------
IN STORE BOOK SIGNING: 2-4pm, Horizon Books, TC. Lynne Rae Perkins will sign her book “The Museum of Everything” & others. horizonbooks.com/event/store-booksigning-lynne-rae-perkins-museum-everything-and-others ---------------------
POET JENNIFER SPERRY STEINORTH:
2pm, Leland Township Library, Leland. Enjoy a reading & discussion of Steinorth’s book, “Her Read: A Graphic Poem”; a hybrid text of poetry & visual art. Steinorth will describe the format of erasure poetry & invite attendees into conversation about issues in the book. Free. lelandlibrary.org/programs-events ---------------------
LIVE HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay. “Strings of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra” performs holiday favorites. Join a festive sing-along at the end of the show. 3pm: Matinee concert with Santa. 7pm: Evening concert. Adults, $25; 12 & under, $12. thebaytheatre.com ---------------------
ORNAMENT MAKING: 4pm, Bellaire Public Library. Create ornaments for your Christmas tree to take home. Materials will be provided. Free. ---------------------
CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Fri., Dec. 3) ---------------------
ANNUAL MERCHANTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 6-9pm, Harbor Springs. Enjoy shopping, refreshments & holiday treats. Main St. will be closed to allow the community to stroll between stores. Live music by the Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band. ---------------------
COMEDY WITH MICHAEL HARRISON:
7pm, TC Comedy Club, TC. Michael performs at clubs all over North America, Asia, Australia & Europe. He has also been featured on TBS, NBC, MTV & Bravo. He selfproduced, starred in & wrote several shorts, & shot his own nationally syndicated half hour comedy special. $15-$25. traversecitycomedyclub.com/michael-harrison ---------------------
FRANKFORT COMMUNITY TREE LIGHT-
ING: 7pm, Rotary Park, Frankfort. Also sing along as the community sings Christmas carols, visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, & enjoy many more activities throughout town. Enjoy free coffee & hot cocoa at Petals & Perks before &/or after the event. 231-352-7251. ---------------------
SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: (See Fri., Dec. 3) ---------------------
“THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY”:
(See Sat., Nov. 27) ---------------------
IAA JAZZ ORCHESTRA & JAZZ COMBO
WINTER CONCERT: 7:30pm, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Dendrinos Chapel & Recital Hall. $9-$12. interlochen.org ---------------------
NMC JAZZ BAND WINTER JAZZ ENSEM-
BLE SHOWCASE: 7:30pm, Dennos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. A swinging evening of music with director Laurie Sears & guest soloist Bill Sears, featuring the music of Basie, Ellington, Kenton, Jobim & more. $12 adults/$7 students & seniors in advance. mynorthtickets.com/events/nmcjazz-bands-presents-winter-jazz-ensembleshowcase-12-4-2021 ---------------------
TOGETHER AGAIN: 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Petoskey. Presented by the Little Traverse Choral Society. Featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” & songs of the season. $15 adults; $5 stu-
WINTER SONGS & CAROLS: 7:30pm, Grace Episcopal Church, TC. Manitou Winds’ annual concert celebrates the entire season of winter with songs of Advent, winter solstice, & Christmas intertwined with poetry & prose. Free. manitouwinds.com/ upcoming-performances
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SLEIGH RIDES TO THE NORTH POLE: SOLD
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THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY
OPEN GALLERY: (See Sat., Dec. 4) ---------------------
HAVE A HEART ART MART & FUNDRAIS-
ER: 12-4pm, Arts for All Studio, TC. Browse handmade & one-of-a-kind art & gifts created by 25+ local artists at Arts for All’s own pop-up art market, the Have a Heart Art Mart & Fundraiser. Artists donate 50-100% of their profits sold to Arts for All. Also, Real Estate One’s Charitable Foundation is doing a 50% match to all profits made. Arts for All of Northern Michigan provides arts & cultural experiences to connect people of all abilities. artsforallnmi.org fb.me/e/2do73aoKO ---------------------
VICTORIAN SLEIGH BELL PARADE &
OLD CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: 12-3pm, Beyond the Mirror, Manistee. Today includes the Ladies Holiday Bazaar. facebook.com/ManisteeSleighbellParade/ events/?ref=page_internal ---------------------
SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS: (See Fri., Dec. 3) ---------------------
TOGETHER AGAIN: 3pm, First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Springs. Presented by the Little Traverse Choral Society. Featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” & songs of the season. $15 adults; $5 students; free 12 & under. littletraversechoralsociety.org ---------------------
CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Fri., Dec. 3)
ongoing
FRIENDS OF IPL HOLIDAY MITTEN
TREE: Interlochen Public Library. Donate new or handmade mittens, gloves, scarves & hats to the Friends Holiday Mitten Tree, Nov. 29 - Dec. 31, during regular hours. interlochenpubliclibrary.org ---------------------
RED DRESS DISPLAY: From Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to Dec. 10, Human Rights Day, the Zonta International 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to spur action to end violence against women & girls around the world. The Zonta Club of Petoskey Area will participate in this campaign with a red dress display in the lobby at Petoskey District Library. Check the library’s web site for hours & holiday changes. petoskeylibrary.org ---------------------
15TH ANNUAL PRECISION FURNACE
MAKEOVER: Nominate a deserving family & explain why they need a new furnace system. Deadline: Midnight on Sun., Dec. 12, 2021. precisiontc.com/nominate/precision-cares
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 ---------------------
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 ---------------------
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 ---------------------
HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET: Nov. 14 - Dec. 19, Jordan River Arts Center, East Jordan. Check out many handmade items created by local artisans. jordanriverarts.com ---------------------
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - KINDRED: TRADITIONAL ARTS OF THE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS
OF ODAWA INDIANS: Held in Gilbert & Bonfield galleries. Historic & contemporary examples of Odawa arts & crafts will be on display, including quill boxes, beadwork, regalia, basketry, & ceramics. Through these finely crafted objects, thematic threads are woven together to explore the economic drivers, environmental factors, & challenges inherent in sustaining tradition, creative practice, & identity. Runs through Nov. 27. There will be a free educational program connected with the exhibition every Thurs. at 10am. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ kindred-traditional-arts-little-traverse-baybands-odawa-indians
- THROUGH OUR EYES: CROOKED TREE PAINTERS’ STUDIO EXHIBITION:
The Crooked Tree Painters’ Studio meets weekly at CTAC in Atrium Gallery to share their love of painting. This year’s exhibition features original paintings by 18 artists. Runs through Dec. 18. crookedtree.org/event/ ctac-petoskey/through-our-eyes-crookedtree-painters-studio-exhibition ---------------------
GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER, GLEN ARBOR: - PAPER CONSTRUCTIONS: DENISE
SAMUELS: Held in the Lobby Gallery. Samuels exhibits sculptural, geometric constructions with recycled papers – cereal boxes, common cardboard & other heavier fibers she sometimes paints & alters – & stitches each hand-cut piece together with wire. Runs through Dec. 17. glenarborart.org/ events/exhibit-denise-samuels
- SMALL WORKS HOLIDAY EXHIBI-
TION: Annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices, $150 or less. Runs through Dec. 16, & features the work of 19 artists working in mixed media, collage, paper, painting, glass, wood, pastel, clay, charcoal, watercolor, & digital imagery. A Holiday Open House, with music & refreshments, takes place Dec. 9, 5-7 pm at the GAAC. Exhibition visitors can also enjoy the GAAC’s holiday forest, a group of decorated trees that line the driveway & GAAC front yard. glenarborart.org/ events/2021-small-works-holiday-exhibition
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