Ann Arbor Community Events and Entertainment for December
buzzing around shopping, baking and decorating.... take a break form the chaos and have some fun. Below, find highlights for a few of the events that I found interesting for this month in the Ann Arbor Community. Try something new this season and Merry Christmas! Pictured is the Ann Arbor Library - Pittsfield Branch.
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7/30/2009 - 1/31/2010
WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS: PLAY THE BELLS AT KERRYTOWN Play the charming melodies of the Kerrytown Chime - a seven-ton, world class musical instrument made up of 17 bells in a tower. Choose from over 100 songs and follow the numbers to play the Kerrytown Chime. All ages welcome, kids and adults. Free. Please note, this event takes place Weds and Fri from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm and on Sat from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm. Kerrytown Market and Shop 407 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI Phone: (734) 369-3107 Event WebsiteHours: Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: Free __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11/19/2009 - 12/27/2009 CHRISTMAS CAROL'S AT THE PERFORMANCE NETWORK THEATREEbenezer Scrooge is just about the meanest old dude in London. But when three Christmas ghosts pay a spooky visit, his “humbug” comes back to haunt him. Five actors play over forty roles in this fast-paced, gleefully inventive new adaptation. A fresh, fun holiday event the whole family can enjoy. Starring John Seibert, directed by David Wolber. Story by Charles Dickens, adapted by Joseph Zettelmaier.
Performance Network Theatre 120 East Huron Street Ann Arbor, MI Phone: (734) 663-0681 Event WebsiteHours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Saturday matinee on December 5 & December 19 at 3 p.m. Cost: $27-$41 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/2/2009
SWELL SEASON WITH SPECIAL GUEST RACHAEL YAMAGATA The Swell Season are Glen Hansard (from Irish band, The Frames) and Marketa Irglova (a classically trained Czech pianist and vocalist). They entered the spotlight last year with two Grammy nominations and an Oscar win for Best Original Song, "Falling Slowly." That win was for the indie film, "Once," which was a big hit here at the Michigan Theater two years ago. Hansard and Irglova also composed the score along with the original soundtrack work. They played the film's two lead characters too!The Swell Season will release their new album 'Strict Joy' on Oct. 27. In their fall music preview, the Wall Street Journal said 'Strict Joy' "builds on the couple's earthy musical chemistry by adding layers, such as the reserved horns on "Low Rising," a slow burning soul numbeThe duo's live shows have been described as "cathartic" (Chicago Tribune), "mesmerizing" (Cleveland Plain Dealer) and "magnetic" (Arizona Republic). The Michigan Theater 603 E. Liberty Street Ann Arbor, MI Map/Driving Directions Theater Website Phone: (734) 668-TIMEHours: 7:30 PM Cost: $29.50-$35.00 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/3/2009 - 1/17/2010
WILD WONDERFUL WINTER: A SEASON'S TALE An interactive exhibit and display in the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory takes visitors on a journey through the winter season. Pick up a “passport to summer” for discovering the plants of the world, enjoy a winter hike to look for signs of animal life outdoors, and learn about and create your own snowflakes. During the exhibit the conservatory will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a variety of white flowers and a tree decorated with natural ornaments. Above drop-in activities during the exhibit are included with admission to conservatory. Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum 1800 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI Website Phone: (734) 647-7600Hours: Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Cost: Adults 18 and over: $5; children 5-17: $2; under 5 free __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/4/2009
MIDNIGHT MADNESS ON ANN ARBOR'S SOUTH MAIN STREET The Main Street Area's Midnight Madness is an Ann Arbor Holiday tradition! Witness the debut of Main Street's Holiday lights, and shop til you drop until midnight! Roving performers add to the Holiday mood. S. Main Street Ann Arbor, MI WebsiteHours: 5:00 p.m. - Midnight Cost: FREE! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/4/2009
MOONLIGHT MADNESS CRAFT SHOW Over 135 creative craft persons, showcasing their most recent and exceptional work, from throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio will travel to this show. Other crafters include decorative painting, stoneware, rugs, birdhouses, holiday decorating ideas, ceramics, calligraphy and clothing. All of these products are designed, made and displayed by the individual crafters and available at affordable prices. All artists will be present and available to customize and personalize their works. Saline Middle School 7190 N. Maple Road Saline, MI Venue WebsiteHours: 5 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/4/2009 - 12/06/2009 CHELSEA'S ANNUAL HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS Chelsea Hometown Holidays is a fun-filled weekend celebration which marks the beginning of the holiday season. Ushering in the festivities will be a tree lighting ceremony and visits with Santa, plus lots of other holiday activities and entertainment, indluding a parade at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. Chelsea will be decked out in holiday splendor to warm your hearts and your spirit. Browse the shops and attend the many special events planned to capture the spirit of the holiday season. Downtown Chelsea Chelsea, MI Website Phone: (734) 475-1145Hours: Festivities begin on Friday, December 4 at 6 p.m. and continue through Sunday, December 6. See website for more details. Cost: FREE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/4/2009 - 12/13/2009 IF ONLY IN MY DREAMS An evening of unconventional Christmas stories from Dylan Thomas, Jack Kerouac, Truman Capote, and more. 1600 Pauline Blvd Ann Arbor, MI Website Phone: (734) 332-3848Hours: Friday (Dec. 4 only) and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: $10-$20 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/05/2009
TWO TWELVE ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE Free gift wrapping available on items purchased. The sale will continue until Friday, December 18th ending with the Meet the Artist Reception from 7-9 p.m. Watercolors, pastels, photography, quilted purses and art quilts, mosaics, jewelry, pottery, cards, soaps, fused glass, felted purses, hand knit items, and much more. Surprise loved ones this Holiday season with unique gifts at reasonable prices. Art for all budgets! 212 Arts Center 212 West Michigan Ave. Saline, MI Website Phone: (734) 944-ARTSHours: Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Cost: TBA __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/10/2009 - 12/13/2009
WILD SWAN THEATER PRESENTS: LITTLE WOMEN The March sisters, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth, are growing up in Civil War-era New England. When their beloved mother Marmee must leave them to visit their ailing father at the front, the sisters must face life together. Towsley Auditorim, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College 4800 East Huron River Drive Ann Arbor, MI Theater Website Phone: (734) 995-0530Hours: Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Cost: Children $8, Adults $12
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12/13/2009
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER See this Holiday classic in the historic Michigan Theater! George Bailey spends his entire life giving up his big dreams for the good of his town, Bedford Falls, as we see in flashback. But in the present, on Christmas Eve, he is broken and suicidal over the misplacing of an $8000 loan and the machinations of the evil millionaire, Mr. Potter. His guardian angel, Clarence, falls to Earth, literally, and shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he had never been born. George meant so much to so many people; should he really throw it all away? The Michigan Theater 603 East Liberty Street Ann Arbor, MI Website Phone: (734) 668-TIMEHours: 4 p.m. Cost: $9 for adults, children under 12 free
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12/17/2009
RIDERS IN THE SKY: CHRISTMAS THE COWBOY WAY An off-the-wall Western-style Christmas show! With more than 30 years of great entertainment "the cowboy way" under their belts, Riders in the Sky rolls on with their mix of Western song classics and zany cowpoke send-ups. This holiday season they're on tour with what we're sure will be a one-of-a-kind program of cowboy Christmas music. The Ark 216 South Main Street Ann Arbor, MI Website Phone: (734) 761 - 1451Hours: 8 p.m. Cost: $20
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Above was a sampling of the activities occurring in our community during the month of October. There are many interesting events from concerts to apple picking to musicals to holiday fun! There is something for everyone this month so do something new then let me know how it was!
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