Ann Arbor Community Events and Entertainment for December
Is it REALLY December already!?! Oh, where does the time go? If you are like me, you are buzzing around shopping, baking and decorating…take a break from the chaos and have a little fun. Below, find highlights for a few of the events that I found interesting for this month. Try something new and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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12/2/2008
CONGER HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET
Holiday market including jewelery, clothing, holiday items, purses, etc. Over 30 vendors participating. To benefit UM scholarhips for women through the Lucile B. Conger Alumnae Group.
| Barton Hills Country Club 730 Country Club Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 645-9134 For more information, click here E-mail: nchenevey@comcast. |
Hours: 9:30am to 3pm
Cost: $5.00 admission
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12/5/2008
SALINE DECEMBER CRAFT SHOW “MOONLIGHT MADNESS”
Come and see over 135 Crafts Booths. Enjoy concessions, a bake sale, a raffle and much more!!
| Saline Middle School 7190 North Maple Rd Saline, MI Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 429-5922 Fax: (734) 944-2113 For more information, click here E-mail: cheryl.hoeft@gmail.com |
Hours: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $2; Children under 10 are FREE
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12/6/2008
25TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
The Ann Arbor City Club is hosting its 25th Annual Holiday Art & Craft Festival. There will be over 50 juried exhibitors from Michigan in attendance. For more information, please contact us by phone or email.
| Ann Arbor City Club 1830 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 429-8137 E-mail: pennyhomalley@aol.com |
Hours: 9am-4pm
Cost: $3, Children 12 and under are admitted free (no strollers please)
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12/6/2008
HOLIDAY PARADE IN SALINE
Enjoy this holiday favorite. Parade will feature floats, bands, baton twirlers, dancers, animals, music, candy, and Santa arriving in his sleigh. Following the parade, children can go to Santa’s Village at Beanstalks play cafe to have their photo taken with Santa and receive a bag of goodies. Sponsored by the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Saline.
| Downtown Saline Michigan Avenue Saline, MI 48176 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 429-4494 Fax: (734) 944-6835 For more information, click here E-mail: salinechamber@aol.com |
Hours: 5:30pm.
Cost: Free
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12/6/2008
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
This is a great time to make those special gifts or to get your holiday creativity rolling. The CCA will provide several activities to choose from, where participants can create their own work of art. Open to all ages. Bring the whole family! Glass artist Karen Smith will also be onsite to show you how to make wonderful fused glass ornaments. Round and diamond shaped glass embellished with stingers and beads then fused will make a great gift! It’s a great way to slow down a bit and enjoy the day, or to create beautiful hand-made gifts for your loved ones.
| Chelsea Center for the Arts 400 Congdon St. Chelsea, MI Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 433-2787 For more information, click here |
Hours: 1:00 PM − 4:00 PM
Cost: $5 per item/$10 per ornament
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12/6/2008
SING-ALONG WITH SANTA
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has a special relationship with Santa. Each year he sleds in from the North Pole to meet with the children of Ann Arbor at the A²SO Sing-Along. He loves to see the youngsters and sing with them in all his favorite carols. This event will include music by an A²SO soloist, treats and photos with the big guy!
| Bethlehem United Church of Christ 423 S. Fourth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 994-4801 Fax: (734) 994-3949 For more information, click here E-mail: a2so@a2so.com |
Hours: 4-5:30pm
Cost: Children $5, Adults $12
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12/7/2008
FIDDLERS RESTRUNG’S HOLIDAY HOMETOWN CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF TOYS FOR TOTS
Fiddlers ReStrung Holiday Hometown Concert in Support of Toys for Tots is a new Saline Tradition. The concert will be a collage of local community talent. Fiddlers ReStrung is a group of talented high school students dedicated to preserving fiddle music. The group plays, sings and dances to traditional folk, bluegrass and Celtic music. Their mission is to serve the community and encourage the positive qualities of young adults. The organization is officially sponsored and supported by Salin.
| Ellen Ewing Performing Arts Center of Saline High School 1300 Campus Parkway Saline, MI 48176 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 944-2283 For more information, click here E-mail: bookings@fiddlersrestrung.com |
Hours: 2pm
Cost: $10
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12/7/2008
HOLIDAY HOMETOWN CONCERT
This holiday concert will be a collage of local community talent to support the Toys For Tots Program. Opening performances include Saline Area School’s 6th Grade Fiddle Club, as well as the 7th and 8th Grade Fiddle Club. Also performing on stage will be select members of the Saline High School Choir and Saline High School Band.
| Ellen Ewing Performing Arts Center of Saline High School 1300 Campus Pkwy Saline, MI Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 944-2283 |
Hours: 2:00 pm
Cost: $10
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12/11/2008
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Ypsilanti Community Choir and Band present an evening of vocal and instrumental music for the season.
| Pease Auditorium – EMU College Place Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 572-0879 For more information, click here E-mail: ypsicommchoir@gmail.com |
Hours: 7:30pm-9:15 pm
Cost: FREE
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12/13/2008
TREASURE TRAIL TO SANTA
Starting at Carol’s Hallmark Shop, kids go on a treasure trail through the shops at Busch’s Plaza to find Santa. Horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, a stilt-walking juggler, musical groups, and merchant favors.
| Busch’s Shopping Plaza 565 E. Michigan Aveune Saline, MI 48176 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 429-4494 Fax: (734) 944-6835 For more information, click here E-mail: salinechamber@aol.com |
Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm
Cost: Free
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12/31/2008
NEW YEAR’S EVE W/ TIM O’ROURKE
Laugh in the New Year with this special engagement! Tim’s high energy, cutting edge brand of humor is refreshingly unique and finds appeal with a wide variety of audiences. You’ve seen him on the ABC sitcom “The Drew Carey Show,” “Half Hour Comedy Hour,” “Stand-Up Spotlight,” “Heavyweights of Comedy” and more!! O’Rourke is also a writer on Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Fairly Odd Parents.”
| Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase 314 E. Liberty Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 996-9080 Fax: (734) 665-8811 For more information, click here E-mail: admin@aacomedy.com |
Hours: 8:00 & 10:30pm
Cost: 8:00 show: $25 / 10:30 show: $30
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12/5/2008 – 12/6/2008 (Friday, Saturday)
MIDNIGHT MADNESS ON MAIN STREET
Join The Clay Gallery for hot cider and sweets during Midnight Madness.
| 335 South Main Street Ann Arbor, MI Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 662-7927 For more information, click here E-mail: office@claygallery.org |
Hours: Friday open till Midnight; Saturday open till 9 pm
Cost: FREE
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12/6/2008 – 12/7/2008 (Saturday, Sunday)
ANNUAL POTTERS GUILD WINTER SALE
The Potters Guild of Ann Arbor holds its annual Winter Sale in a heated tent. Both functional and decorative ceramic works made by up to 40 members artists are offered for sale. Treat yourself or your friends to a ceramic work of art. Special priced pots for kids and a large selection of ceramic Christmas ornaments.
| Parking Lot, Potters Guild Studio 201 Hill St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 663-4970 |
Hours: 10am-5pm.
Cost: Free
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12/12/2008 – 12/13/2008 (Saturday)
DEXTER VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Deck the halls with gifts from our Victorian Christmas Festival. Relax and enjoy Christmas shopping, craft demonstrations and carolers in the Victorian tradition in our decorated downtown. Enjoy complimentary refreshments provided by shopkeepers in an “open house” environment. Oh, and don’t forget your wish list at home ’cause Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in town.
| Monument Park Main Street at Baker Rd Dexter, MI 48130 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 426-0887 For more information, click here |
Hours: 11am-4pm.
Cost: Free
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12/13/2008 – 12/14/2008
CHRISTMAS AT RENTSCHLER FARMHOUSE
Saline Area Historical Society invites you to Christmas at the Rentschler Farmhouse. Holiday preparations During the 1930s: Christmas During the Depression Years. Natural decorations, live tree, authentic ornaments. Display of German desserts made with farm products. Enjoy light refreshments and visit the gift shop. Admission by donation.
| Rentschler Farmhouse 1265 E. Michigan Ave., near Industrial Drive Saline, MI 48176 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 944-0442 For more information, click here E-mail: salinehistory@verizon.net |
Hours: Saturday 12pm-5pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm
Cost: Admission by Donation
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12/5/2008 – 12/7/2008
THE NUTCRACKER BALLETT
The Youth Dance Theatre of Michigan (YDT) dancers invite you to enjoy their annual holiday rendition of the beloved Nutcraker Ballet. Set to the music of Tchaikovsky, interpreted by Artistic Director, Wendi DuBois and performed by over 50 area dancers ages 8-18; the Nutcracker Ballet is sure to add magic to your holiday season. YDT invites you to make the YDT Nutcracker Ballet a tradition in your family! Tickets available in early November.
| Chelsea High School Performing Arts Complex 740 N Freer Rd Cheslea, MI 48118 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 475-3070 For more information, click here |
Hours: Friday 7pm , Sunday 2pm
Cost: Adults $18 / Students & Seniors $12 / Groups of ten or more $10 each
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12/5/2008 – 12/14/2008
HOLIDAY WEEK IN SALINE
Enjoy a week of activities as the community of Saline is a glow with holiday spirit. Consult web site for complete schedule of events.
| In and around Downtown Michigan Ave Saline, MI 48176 Map/Driving Directions |
Phone: (734) 429-4494 For more information, click here E-mail: SalineChamber@aol.com |
Hours: Vary by activity.
Cost: Free
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Above was a sampling of Christmas related activities occurring in our community during the month of December. There were over 65 different things to do in the Ann Arbor area this month, some holiday themed, some not. There are many events for adults and children alike, please be sure to check out one of the many craft and art shows happening this month and get some local, handcrafted gifts for friends and family. Have a good time!
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