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Friday, Nov. 27
ART
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Trunk show by Kelly Schmidt of Barking Dog Studio, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Crystal Crate and Cargo, Beulah; 882-5294, (800) 787-7366, www.crystalcrate.com.
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Etc.
Book signing, 2-5 p.m., by Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "Elves in Santa's Workshop," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-8 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
Holiday Trail Celebration, 5-9 p.m., Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville; music, food, family activities, winter coat drive; (800) 968-7686.
Santa's arrival and tree-lighting, 5-8 p.m., downtown Traverse City, Cass and Front streets; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Theater
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Saturday, Nov. 28
ART
Open house, Bier Art Gallery, six miles south of Charlevoix in the red-and-white schoolhouse, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 547-2288.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Holly Berry Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Frankfort-Elberta High School; plus sales in downtown Frankfort and Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Betsie Bay Inn, 1-3 p.m.; 352-7251.
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Etc.
Frankfort Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., winter skin care experts on hand, Rec Center, Ninth and Main streets, Frankfort; 882-5264 or www.frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Stafford's Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade, 10 a.m.; grand marshal is Camp Daggett; 487-1188.
Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Empire Artisan Marketplace, noon-5 p.m. with tree-lighting to follow, Empire Town Hall; 228-7800, www.empirechamber.com.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., wide selection of produce and farm products; The Mercato, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Division to 11th Street, west on 11th and follow market signs, TC; www.thevillagetc.com or 941-1900.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "Teddy Bear Social," bring teddy bear or soft toy for stories, songs, cookies, lemonade and "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" filmstrip, for the whole family; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 923-8500.
The Great Macaroni and Cheese Cookoff, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Old MIssion Peninsula; 933-9787, www.chateauchantal.com.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Mardi Link, author of "Isadore's Secret," Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4223, www.cottagebooks.com.
Holiday open house, Village at Bay Harbor, noon-8 p.m. with tree-lighting at 6 p.m.; www.villageatbayharbor.com; 439-2000.
Preparing for Winter, all ages, a look at how nature gets ready, 1-2 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, 941-0960.
Book signing, 1-3 p.m., by Wendy Stout O'Brien, author/cartoonist of "On the Spin Cycle," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-8 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
"Around Lake Michigan" feature film with filmmaker Dan Kelly and dancer/choreographer Gretchen Eichberger/Kudlak, 6-10 p.m., Mills Community House, Benzonia; free but seating is limited, 882-0460 or explore@ondesire.com.
Northport Merchants open house and Christmas tree lighting; 1:30-2:30 p.m., puppet workshop at Dolls & More, 2:30-3 p.m., story time at Brew North, 4:30-5:30 p.m., visits with Santa, 6-8:30 p.m. tree lighting and caroling; events in downtown Northport, tree is at the corner of Waukazoo and Nagonaba streets.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC.
MUSIC
Acoustic Music Event to benefit Father Fred Foundation, 6 p.m.-midnight, Warehouse Lounge, Garland St., TC; seven bands, $10; 499-7868.
Theater
Theatreworks USA presents "Click, Clack, Moo," 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, $11 adults, $6 children; City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; tickets online at www.cityoperahouse.org, by calling 941-8082 or at the Opera House box office.
Old Town Playhouse presents "Cats," 8 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. Eighth St., TC; for tickets, prices or details, call 947-2210 or visit www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
Sunday, Nov. 29
ART
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Etc.
Book signing, noon-2 p.m., by Robin Fisher, author of "Perseverance of a Dream," Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 946-7290, (800) 587-2147 or www.horizonbooks.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, noon-4 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum; no charge; 882-5539.
St. Andrews Day Dinner, 5 p.m., Cottage Cafe, TC; sponsored by the St. Andrews Society of NW Michigan to celebrate Scottish heritage; 947-3902.
Santa, 1-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Music
Last Sunday Jazz at Sunset, 3-5 p.m., featuring the Jeff Haas Trio, wine lesson during intermission, no cover charge, select Chateau Chantal wines, sparkling juices, lemonade and coffee available; Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula; 223-4110 or www.chateauchantal.com.
Holiday music at Benzie County's Festival of Trees; 1 p.m. Fran and Dee Coleman; 2 p.m. Christy Case; 3 p.m. Benzie Community Chorus; Benzie Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia; 882-5539.
Monday, Nov. 30
ART
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
music
A house concert featuring Storyhill, 6 p.m., Porter residence, $15; 499-4968 or e-mail sam@portherhouseproductions.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
ART
Wire Wrap Jewelry class, 1-4 p.m., Sarah Louisignau, instructor; Crystal Lake Art Center, 111 10th St., Frankfort; 352-4151, www.crystallakeartcenter.org.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
ETC.
"The Bank Dick" with W.C. fields, 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation; 929-3254.
Get ready for winter program, for preschoolers and their adults, 10-11:30 a.m., $3, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, 941-0960.
MUSIC
"Winter Celebration," Traverse Symphony Civic Ensembles concert, 7 p.m., free, First Congregational Church, Peninsula Drive and Center Road, TC; 947-7120, www.traversesymphony.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
ETC.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716.
Window Night in Central Lake, 4-8 p.m. downtown Central Lake; With a Little Help from My Friends sponsoring holiday pet photos at Carpet Barn, 1875 S. Main St.; food drive for pets kicks off and runs through Dec. 18; 533-4070.
Cookie and bake sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Glen's Market, U.S. 131, Mancelona; 384-2454.
Fundraiser for Kingsley Middle School and High School choirs, 5-8 p.m., Wendy's, U.S. 31 S. near Meijer; 50 percent of dining room proceeds go to the choirs.
Thursday, Dec. 3
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Holiday open house, 5-9 p.m., Angela Schuler Gallery, Front Row Centre, downtown TC; www.angelaschuler.com.
DANCE
Ballroom and Swing Dancing Night, 7 p.m., The Terminal, 1669 Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300, www.theterminaltc.com.
ETC.
Holiday Open House, 1-6 p.m., Kingsley Branch Library, Brownson Ave., crafts, snacks, music; 263-5484.
Cookie sale, 4 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; 946-5493.
Barry Marsh, author of "Good Harbor Bay," 3:30 p.m., Kalkaska County Library, 247 S. Cedar, Kalkaska; 258-9411.
PBS documentary "We Shall Remain: From Plymouth to Wounded Knee, a Tale of Survival," 6-8 p.m., Room 215 University Center, Cass Road, TC; free, RSVP requested, www.gvsu.edu.
Manistee's Old Christmas Weekend, activities throughout town, www.manisteechamber.com, 723-2575.
"Sabah: A Love Story," 6 p.m. soup and bread, 7 p.m. movie, Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; call 331-4318 if you plan to dine.
"Santa Claus Conquers the Martians," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.
music
Manistee Choral Society Christmas concert, 7 p.m., Faith Covenant Church, 475 Eighth St.; $10, 723-3932.
Friday, Dec. 4
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Polish refreshments; Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Arts and Artisans trunk show, 1-8 p.m., Tonic Salon gallery and the Glenn Wolff studio, featuring more than a dozen artists, 230 E. 14th St., TC; 922-1088.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Opening of a Winter and Holiday Photography Show, 6-8 p.m., Warehouse Lounge by Cuppa Joe, Warehouse District, TC; 941-4307.
Art Babes holiday exhibition opens, noon, City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.
Dance
Dance the Halls, 8 p.m., Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey; $10 adults, $5 students, $20 reserved; 347-4337.
Chance to Dance, 10 p.m.-midnight, eclectic mix of dance styles, practice learned steps and learn new ones, no partner required, slippery-soled shoes recommended, $5 admission at the door; Northwestern Michigan College, Physical Education Building, TC.
Swing Shift and the Stars dance-off for charity, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. dance lessons, 7:30 performance, City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; www.swingshiftandthestars.com, 620-6246.
Etc.
Otsego County Community Foundation's "Tinseltown" Extreevaganza, 6:30 p.m., live auction, silent auction, diamond raffle, hors d'oeuvres stations, music by Yankee Station, $60 per person; Otsego Club Special Events Center, Gaylord; (989) 731-0569.
Cookie sale, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kalkaska County Library, 247 S. Cedar St.; 258-9411.
Greening Up the Holidays, 10-11:30 a.m., Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.
Santa, 5-8 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Manistee's Old Christmas Weekend, activities throughout town, www.manisteechamber.com, 723-2575.
"The Inn at Christmastime," 5-8 p.m., Wellington Inn, 230 Wellington St., TC; $15 at the door to benefit the Grand Traverse Historical Society; 922-9900, www.wellingtoninn.com.
Pearl Harbor Day memorial, 6:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial, downtown Kalkaska.
Village tree-lighting, 6:45 p.m., parade 7 p.m., followed by a bonfire in the historical museum parking lot, downtown Kalkaska; 564-7422.
Free public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
MUSIC
"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.
Annual Madrigal Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center; $15 adults, $5 students, under 5 free; 386-7809; www.northportcac.org.
"Sounds of the Season," 7:30 p.m., featuring the Benzie Symphony Orchestra and the Leelanau Community Choir, Benzie Central High School, two miles east of Benzonia on Homestead Road; $10 suggested donation; 882-0411.
Cliff Eberhardt, doors open 7 p.m., concert at 8 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland, TC; tickets are $25 at the door, $15 for students; 929-3254, www.insideoutgallery.com.
THEATER
"Talking With," 7 p.m., Scholars Hall Room 217, presented by the NMC Acting Class; free but donations accepted.
Saturday, Dec. 5
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Merry Marketplace arts and crafts sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Art Building, Leland; 256-2131.
Les Femmes Pastel art show and sale, 1-6 p.m., the Downtown Frame Up, 145 E. Front St., TC; 941-1744, www.downtownframeup.com.
Craft show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Traverse City High School, 3962 N. Three Mile Road; admission is donation of nonperishable food; 933-5869.
Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.
Etc.
Commission on Aging benefit breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Kalkaska Senior Center, Cedar St.; 258-5030.
Cookie Walk, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $5/pound for cookies, soup luncheon, baked goods, vintage jewelry, crafts and silent auction, sponsored by the Katherine Guild; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rogers Road and U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-9517.
Christmas at the Kaliseum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., community cookie contest, Santa's arrival, crafts, tree raffle, lunch special and more; Kaliseum, Kalkaska; 258-5030.
Cookie sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Peninsula Township fire station 2, three miles north of TC on Center Road.
Winter Wings Bird Bonanza, 2-3:30 p.m., Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Dune Climb; 326-5134, ext. 300.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org
Appraisal Day fundraiser with Don Butkovich, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., reservations required, verbal appraisals, maximum two items, $8 fee per item, proceeds benefit the Dennos Museum Center's programming fund; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or reservations, call 995-1553 or visit www.dennosmuseum.org.
Manistee's Old Christmas Weekend, activities throughout town, www.manisteechamber.com, 723-2575.
Santa Parade, 1:30 p.m., downtown Gaylord; evening stroll and caroling later that night; www.gaylordarts.org.
Bake sale and bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Willowbrook Mill, Northport; 386-9026.
Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mills Community House, 891 U.S. 31, Benzonia.
Holiday Home Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cadillac; $10 advance, $15 day-of; 510-9047.
Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
"The Inn at Christmastime," 5-8 p.m., Wellington Inn, 230 Wellington St., TC; $15 at the door to benefit the Grand Traverse Historical Society; 922-9900, www.wellingtoninn.com.
Holiday open house, noon-6 p.m., downtown Charlevoix; 547-2101, www.charlevoix.org.
MUSIC
Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., TC West Senior High Commons Banquet Hall; $30, 933-7509.
"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.
Jingle Bell Jam , 7 p.m., Manistee Eagles, 55 Division St.; five bands; admission is one new, unwrapped toy or cash donation; 510-9675, www.cnvband.com.
Cherry Capital Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium, 7th and Pine, TC.
Annual Madrigal Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center; $15 adults, $5 students, under 5 free; 386-7809; www.northportcac.org.
Andre Villoch, 8 p.m., Seed Studio Gallery, 108 Dexter St., Elk Rapids; $12 at the door; 264-9020.
THEATER
Dramatist Mark McPherson in "The Inimtable Charles Dickens," 6:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center at Bellaire High School; free, sponsored by With a Little Help From My Friends; 533-4070.
"Talking With," 7 p.m., Scholars Hall Room 217, presented by the NMC Acting Class; free but donations accepted.
Sunday, Dec. 6
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.
ETC.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Christmas, noon-4 p.m., Leelanau State Park; free admission; 386-7195, www.grandtraverselighthouse.com.
Santa, 1-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Children's Christmas party, 2-4 p.m., Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-6583.
"The Inn at Christmastime," 1-4 p.m., Wellington Inn, 230 Wellington St., TC; $15 at the door to benefit the Grand Traverse Historical Society; 922-9900, www.wellingtoninn.com.
Manistee's Old Christmas Weekend, activities throughout town, www.manisteechamber.com, 723-2575.
"Unmistaken Child," part of the Bay Select Film Series, 2 and 5 p.m., Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 271-5800.
Christmas in the Village, downtown Suttons Bay; Dickensian costume contest, Santa, giveaways and more; 271-7323.
Winter lecture series "Who Was Edward Hartwick," 2 p.m., Hartwick Pines State Park visitor center, free with motor vehicle permit; (989) 348-2537, e-mail burgr@michigan.gov.
MUSIC
Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., TC West Senior High Commons Banquet Hall; $30, 933-7509.
Monday, Dec. 7
ART
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
ETC.
Cinema Curiosa, 8:30 p.m., State Theatre, downtown TC; "RIP," a documentary made with open source and remixed work about copyright; 932-8534, www.cinemacuriosa.org.
"Unmistaken Child," part of the Bay Select Film Series, 6 p.m., Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 271-5800.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
ETC.
Pine cones program for preschoolers and their adults, 10-11:30 a.m., $3, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.
"Dead Reckoning," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.
MUSIC
Jeff Daniels, 7:30 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House; $35, 627-5841.
Barrage, 7 p.m., Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center; www.crookedtree.org.
ETC.
"Unmistaken Child," part of the Bay Select Film Series, 6 p.m., Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay; 271-5800.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Ornament workshop, for ages 5-12 with adult 6-7 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.
ETC.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716,
Books 'n Brie Book Club discusses "The 19th Wife" by David Ebershoff, 4 p.m., Helena Township Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; 331-4318.
"Sparkle the Season," 5:30-7:30 p.m., Epiphany Salon, 518 E. Front St., TC, spa specials and raffles; 933-8010.
Books and Beer, featuring local authors donation 10 percent of their sales to Bellaire Community Food Pantry, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Shorts Brewing Co., Bellaire; 922-2234.
MUSIC
NMC Chamber Singers, 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, Northwestern Michigan College, TC; 995-1055, www.dennosmuseum.org.
Thursday, Dec. 10
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.
Dance
Ballroom and Swing Dancing Night, 7 p.m., The Terminal, 1669 Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300, www.theterminaltc.com.
ETC.
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler Program, 11 a.m.-noon, "Polar Bears and Narwhals" theme, activities in the galleries, related story and art project for children ages 3-5 with parents or grandparents, museum admission plus $1 art supply fee; Dennos Museum, 1701 E. Front, TC; for details or to register, call 995-1029 or e-mail Diana Bolander, dbolander@nmc.edu.
Bake sale, 9 a.m., Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge, TC; 932-9455.
Ladies Night, 5-9 p.m., downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "The Christmas Story," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.
Green Drinks, eco-conscious discussion, 5-7 p.m., FireFly Lounge; www.greendrinks.org.
MUSIC
Gaylord High School Band winter concert, 7 p.m., Gornick Auditorium.
Musicale Christmas/Holiday program, 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 6501 Center Road, TC; $5; 264-9448.
Friday, Dec. 11
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.
MUSIC
"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.
NMC Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., Millken Auditorium, Northwestern Michigan College, TC; 995-1055, www.dennosmuseum.org.
Matt Flinner Trio, 9 p.m., Tali Bistro and Bar, Frankfort; $18 at the door; 352-5252.
ETC.
Downtown open house, stores open until 10 p.m., music 6-8 p.m., downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Santa, 5-9 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
interlochen
"A Christmas Carol" musical, Arts Academy Theatre Company, 7:30 p.m. Corson Auditorium, $23 adults, $20 seniors, $9 students; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.
THEATER
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," 7 p.m. Scholars Hall room 217, present by the NMC Players; $7 students, $9 adults.
"Godspell Jr.," 7 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.
Saturday, Dec. 12
ART
Pathfinder School art and craft show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 11930 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; 941-0470.
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Ornaments from nature workshop for adults and teens, 1-2 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road, TC; 941-0960.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.
ETC.
Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Mt. Holiday, TC; $5 12 and under, $7 adults; 938-2500.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org.
Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., free, Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Day of Giving, Wineries of Old Mission; each winery donations portion of sales to specific charity; www.wineriesofoldmission.com.
Biggest Little Holiday Party, 5 p.m., Governors Hall, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa; $29.50; www.grandtraverseresort.com, (800) 748-0303 ext. 6205.
interlochen
"A Christmas Carol" musical, Arts Academy Theatre Company, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Corson Auditorium, $23 adults, $20 seniors, $9 students; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.
MUSIC
Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., TC West Senior High Commons Banquet Hall; $30, 933-7509.
Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center, $20 adults, $5 students, Northport School students free; www.northportcac.org; 386-5001.
"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.
THEATER
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Scholars Hall room 217, present by the NMC Players; $7 students, $9 adults.
"Godspell Jr.," 2 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.
Sunday, Dec. 13
ART
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Art Babes holiday exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., City Studio, 1202 E. Eighth, TC; 228-6042.
ETC.
Santa, 1-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Community reception for new library director Metta T. Lansdale, 2-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.
interlochen
"A Christmas Carol" musical, Arts Academy Theatre Company, 2 p.m. Corson Auditorium, $23 adults, $20 seniors, $9 students; 276-7800, http://tickets.interlochen.org.
MUSIC
Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center, $20 adults, $5 students, Northport School students free; www.northportcac.org; 386-5001.
Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m., TC West Senior High Commons Banquet Hall; $30, 933-7509.
THEATER
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," 2 p.m. Scholars Hall room 217, present by the NMC Players; $7 students, $9 adults.
"Godspell Jr.," 2 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.
Monday, Dec. 14
ART
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
ETC.
Festival of Trains, 2-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
Bay Ridge book club, Barbara Disborough and "The Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region, 12:30 p.m., West Dining Room, 3950 Scenic Ridge, 932-9455.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
ETC.
Festival of Trains, 2-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
"The Bishop's Wife," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
ETC.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716,
Thursday, Dec. 17
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
Holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
Dance
Ballroom and Swing Dancing Night, 7 p.m., The Terminal, 1669 Garfield Ave., TC; 932-1300, www.theterminaltc.com.
ETC.
Men's night, downtown TC, 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Festival of Trains, 2-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
"Steamroller," "The Violin/Katoki Skripka," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; 929-3254.
Friday, Dec. 18
ART
Last day of holiday art sale, 1-4 p.m., Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan; 536-3385.
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
ETC.
Santa, 5-8 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., free, Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Festival of Trains, 2-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
MUSIC
"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.
Holiday concert, 8 p.m., presented by the NMC Community Concert Band, Milliken Auditorium; 995-1055, www.dennosmuseum.org.
THEATER
"Godspell Jr.," 7 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.
Saturday, Dec. 19
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
ETC.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org.
Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
MUSIC
"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.
Billy Dean in concert, 7 p.m., Cheboygan Opera House, $50; (800) 357-9408.
THEATER
"Godspell Jr.," 2 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.
Sunday, Dec. 20
DANCE
TC Singles Dance, 7-11 p.m., The Terminal 1669 S. Garfield Ave., 946-1553.
ETC.
Santa, 1-4 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
"The Bill Collector," a movie by Matthew Kinne, 6 p.m., City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., TC; www.cityoperahouse.com, 941-8082.
THEATER
"Godspell Jr.," 2 p.m., Old Town Playhouse, presented by the TC Children's Theatre, $10 adults, $5 children; www.tcctheatre.org, 947-2210, ext. 103.
Monday, Dec. 21
ETC.
Winter Solstice celebration, noon-4 p.m., Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan; 536-3369.
Santa, 3-7 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
ETC.
Santa, 3-7 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
"The Bells of St. Mary's," 7 p.m., InsideOut Gallery, Garland St., TC; suggested $5 donation, 929-3254.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
ETC.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716,
Santa, 3-7 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
MUSIC
"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, starring Dominic Fortuna, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.
Thursday, Dec. 24
ETC.
Santa, noon-3 p.m., Cass and Front, downtown TC; 922-2050, www.downtowntc.com.
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
Friday, Dec. 25
Saturday, Dec. 26
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
ETC.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., children's story hour, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8503; www.tadl.org.
Public viewing night, 8-10 p.m., free, Rogers Observatory, Birmley Road, TC; 995-2300.
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
MUSIC
"Home for the Holidays," 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. seating, starring Dominic Fortuna, Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater, 4230 M-72 E., $39.95 adults, $30 children under 12; reservations required, 938-2181.
Sunday, Dec. 27
ETC.
Festival of Trains, noon-4 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
Monday, Dec. 28
ETC.
Holiday open house, noon-4 p.m., Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan; 536-3369
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 29
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
ETC.
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 30
ART
"Wesolych Swiat" ("Merry Christmas"), a Polish Christmas in church, school, family and community, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum, 425 River St.; 723-5531.
ETC.
Crochet and knitting class, free; 3 p.m., Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville; 378-2716,
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.\
Thursday, Dec. 31
ETC.
Festival of Trains, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC; $5 adult, $3 senior, $2 ages 4-17, 3 and younger free; 995-0313, www.gtheritagecenter.org.
New Year's Eve Overnight, 6 p.m.-9 a.m., $100, Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan; 536-3369.
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