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Monday, December 1
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Littlefield Alanson Community Hall, Alanson |
| Summary: |
Sing-along |
| Description: |
The 28th annual Crooked River Sing-along begins 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, with music and leaders by The Messengers Beth and Judy. Refreshments served by Alanson Women’s Club. The event takes place at Littlefield Alanson Community Hall in Alanson. Bring flashlights. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: |
Short’s Brewery, Bellaire |
| Summary: |
Couples dance |
| Description: |
Couples dance 7 p.m. every Monday with Dan Gorno. |
Tuesday, December 2
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Ovation Hall, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Breakfast For Champions |
| Description: |
The breakfast and awards program Breakfast For Champions begins 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Ovation Hall of Odawa Casino, Petoskey. This year’s event theme is “Building Business, Building Community,” and the keynote speaker is Gail Torreano, President of AT&T Michigan. Breakfast For Champions tickets are $15 each, or $130 for reserved seating for eight. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call (231) 347-4150. |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Papa Lou's, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Movie premiere |
| Description: |
“Don’t Believe the Hype” and “No Correct Way” movies premiere 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Papa Lou’s in Petoskey. Admission is a canned good; raffle tickets will be given for additional cans of food. Cans will go to the Manna Food Project. Call (231) 439-0212 for more information or stop by the Ride 45 Board Shop at 406 Petoskey St., downtown Petoskey. |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Old State Roadhouse, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Wine tastings |
| Description: |
Wine tasting every Tuesday with Ed Bhrem from Boyne Country Provisions. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Jordan Inn, East Jordan |
| Summary: |
Open mic with Michael Lee |
| Description: |
Open mic with Michael Lee 7-11 p.m. every Tuesday. All musical styles welcome. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Short’s Brewery, Bellaire |
| Summary: |
Open mic |
| Description: |
Open mic 8 p.m. every Tuesday. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Wednesday, December 3 |
| Location: |
Whitneys Topside Deck, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Nicki Lee's Karaoke |
| Description: |
Nicki Lee’s Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Tuesday. |
Wednesday, December 3
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Short’s Brewery, Bellaire |
| Summary: |
Northern Michigan Homebrewers Guild |
| Description: |
Northern Michigan Homebrewers Guild 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Harbor Springs |
| Summary: |
Open house |
| Description: |
The annual Harbor Springs Merchants Open House offers music, refreshments and shopping 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the downtown. Santa will be listening to wishes 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, call (231) 526-7999 or visit www.harborspringschamber.com. |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Lester’s BBQ, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Erik VanHorn performs |
| Description: |
Erik VanHorn performs 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
220 Lake Street, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Tree lighting |
| Description: |
Lights of Love, a fundraising project for Hospice of Northwest Michigan, will be started with a tree lighting ceremony and light supper at 220 Lake Street in Boyne City at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Lights are sold for prices ranging from $3 to $25, and Heart of Love oranments are available for $35. Call Candy Green at (231) 582-2434 for more information. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Old State Roadhouse, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Nathan Bates performs |
| Description: |
Nathan Bates performs every Wednesday. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday, December 4 |
| Location: |
The Pinehurst, Indian River |
| Summary: |
“Entertainment by Alvis” |
| Description: |
“Entertainment by Alvis” 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Wednesday. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Thursday, December 4 |
| Location: |
Sportsman Bar, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Open Stage with Hipps n Ricco |
| Description: |
Open stage with Hipps n Ricco 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wednesday. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday, December 4 |
| Location: |
Papa Lou’s, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Karaoke DJ SkillZilla |
| Description: |
Karaoke DJ SkillZilla 10 p.m. every Wednesday. |
Thursday, December 4
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
East Jordan |
| Summary: |
East Jordan Community Night |
| Description: |
East Jordan Community Night is Thursday, Dec. 4. At 5 p.m. is the live nativity by local churches at the Jordan Inn and live window displays at area businesses. The business open house is 5-8 p.m. At 6 p.m. there will be Christmas carols and the Christmas tree lighting by Tom Breakey, citizen of the year, and his family near the bandshell in Memorial Park. The Santa parade is at 6:15 p.m., and Santa visits 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Handmade stockings with goodies are handed out by the East Jordan Lioness and Lions clubs. The soup cook-off is 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the senior center. Participating restaurants are up for the “People’s Choice” award; cost is $2 per vote, with proceeds going to the East Jordan Care and Share Food Pantry. For more information, call (231) 536-7351 or visit www.ejchamber.org. |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Castle Farms, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Holly Daze Celebration |
| Description: |
Charlevoix Area Hospital Foundation Holly Daze dinner/auction 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Castle Farms. For more information, call (231) 547-8501. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM Friday, December 5 |
| Location: |
Ozone Nightclub, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Wyzbang performs |
| Description: |
Wyzbang Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 4-6. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday, December 5 |
| Location: |
Level’s Nightclub at 220 Lake Street, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Josh Hall & The Alcohol perform |
| Description: |
Josh Hall & The Alcohol 9 p.m. every Thursday. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday, December 5 |
| Location: |
The Riverside, Alanson |
| Summary: |
The Riverside Karaoke |
| Description: |
Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Tuesday. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday, December 5 |
| Location: |
Knot, Just A Bar, Bay Harbor |
| Summary: |
Pete Kehoe performs |
| Description: |
Pete Kehoe 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Friday, December 5 |
| Location: |
The Zone, East Jordan |
| Summary: |
Connie's Karaoke |
| Description: |
Connie’s Karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Thursday. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday, December 5 |
| Location: |
The Keyhole Bar, Mackinaw City |
| Summary: |
Keyhole Karaoke |
| Description: |
Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Thursday. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday, December 5 |
| Location: |
Papa Lou’s, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
DJ Bill da Cat performs |
| Description: |
DJ Bill Da Cat 10 p.m.-midnight every Thursday. |
| Time: |
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday, December 5 |
| Location: |
Dixie Saloon, Mackinaw City |
| Summary: |
Karaoke |
| Description: |
Karaoke every Thursday through Saturday 11 p.m.-2 a.m. |
Friday, December 5
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
North Central Michigan College library conference room, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Luncheon lecture |
| Description: |
North Central Michigan College luncheon lecture noon Friday, Dec. 5, “Galileo’s Legacy,” in the library conference room. Mary Stewart Adams will lead participants on an exploration of the cultural consequences of Galileo’s work, consequences that are influenced by such modern discoveries as the tail on the star Mira, known as the miracle star and the belief that at the center of every galaxy lies a black hole waiting to devour its wayward celestial companions. |
| Time: |
4:45 PM - 6:45 PM |
| Location: |
Mackinaw City |
| Summary: |
Christmas in Mackinaw |
| Description: |
Christmas in Mackinaw is Friday through Sunday, Dec. 5-7. The Tacky Tinsel Town Car parade is at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, featuring carolers, walkers and decorated vehicles. Line-up is at 4:45 p.m. in the Marina parking lot. The parade arrives at the community Christmas tree, which is lit at 5:15 p.m. Santa will be there, and there will be with decorating and carols at the tree. Santa and the Tacky awards for the parade are at 5:35 p.m. at MeMo’s in Mackinaw City. For more information, call (231) 436-5574 or (888) 455-8100. |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Downtown Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Open house |
| Description: |
Petoskey’s Downtown Open House runs 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Stores will be open late, offering refreshments and promotions. Streets will be closed 5:30-9 p.m. The tree lighting by Santa is at 6 p.m. in Pennsylvania Park, and the Salvation Army performs. The Petoskey Steel Drum Band performs 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the corner of Howard and Lake streets. Throughout the downtown nonprofits will be offering treats and warm beverages, and the Petoskey Snowmobile Club will be offering its bean soup. Various businesses will have coat drive boxes out and will be offering additional discounts and incentives for those who donate clean and lightly used coats, gloves, hats or mittens to the Salvation Army. For more information, call or e-mail downtown events coordinator Kathy Bardins at (231) 487-1188 or kbardins@winternet.com. Along with the open house will be the Parade of Trees fundraiser for Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity. The event runs 5-9:30 p.m. at the Emmet County Fairgrounds community building, and busing will be available from downtown to the fairgrounds. |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Coffee & Connect, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Avocado Tuesday performs |
| Description: |
Avocado Tuesday Friday, Dec. 5. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Twilight saga lock in |
| Description: |
The Charlevoix Public Library is hosting a lock-in at the library for teens in grades 6-12 in celebration of Stephenie Meyer’s popular “Twilight Saga.” From 7-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, the library will open its doors for all interested teens. Come dressed up as your favorite character and listen to the soundtrack from the recently released movie or enter into the wolf howling contest. The library will be providing Italian food and wedding cake and wrap up the evening with a showing of another fun vampire movie, “Van Helsing.” The event is free. For more information, call (231) 547-2650. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix High School Auditorium, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Play |
| Description: |
Ragamuffin Theatre & Company presents "Annie Jr." at Charlevoix High School auditorium in Charlevoix. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. Tickets for the Saturday matinee are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. For more information, visit www.ragamuffintheatre.com or call (231) 237-9686. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor |
| Summary: |
Michelle Chenard performs |
| Description: |
Michelle Chenard 7-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Jordan Inn, East Jordan |
| Summary: |
Mike Freer performs |
| Description: |
Mike Freer acoustic Christmas music 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Ozone Nightclub, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Wyzbang performs |
| Description: |
Wyzbang Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Jr’s Tailgate Pub, Mackinaw City |
| Summary: |
JR's Tailgate Pub Karaoke |
| Description: |
Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Friday. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
The Pinehurst, Indian River |
| Summary: |
“Entertainment by Alvis” |
| Description: |
“Entertainment by Alvis” 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Friday. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Whitneys, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Nelson Olstrom performs |
| Description: |
Nelson Olstrom 9 p.m.-midnight every Friday. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Pierson’s, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls |
| Summary: |
Greg Seaman performs |
| Description: |
Greg Seaman 9 p.m.-midnight Friday, Dec. 5. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Giuseppe’s Italian Grille, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Connie's Karaoke |
| Description: |
Connie’s Karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Friday. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Meadows Bar and Grill, Wolverine |
| Summary: |
Meadows Karaoke |
| Description: |
Karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Gold Nugget Bar and Grill, Ellsworth |
| Summary: |
Ray Jay the DJ performs |
| Description: |
Ray Jay the DJ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Friday. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:00 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Stampede Saloon, Gaylord |
| Summary: |
Exit 282 performs |
| Description: |
Exit 282 Friday, Dec. 5. Visit www.stampedesaloon.com; (989) 705-7100. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Northern Lights Recreation, Harbor Springs |
| Summary: |
The Blitz performs |
| Description: |
The Blitz Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Papa Lou’s, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
DJ Bill da Cat performs |
| Description: |
DJ Bill da Cat 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Level’s Nightclub at 220 Lake Street, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
DJ night |
| Description: |
DJ night 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Friday. |
| Time: |
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday, December 6 |
| Location: |
Dixie Saloon, Mackinaw City |
| Summary: |
DJ and Karaoke |
| Description: |
DJ every Friday and Saturday 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Karaoke every Friday and Saturday 11 p.m.-2 a.m. |
Saturday, December 6
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
Red Mesa Grill, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Benefit breakfast |
| Description: |
Red Mesa Grill in Boyne City hosts the 12th annual Judy Kuheana Benefit Breakfast 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The all-you-can-eat Latin American breakfast buffet is $8 for adults and $4 for kids 12 and under, collected at the door on the day of the event. The proceeds will benefit Boyne area food pantries through the Manna Food Project. For more information, call (231) 313-0592, (231) 582-7727, (231) 675-9055 or (231) 582-0049, or e-mail fredmoore@magnumhospitality.com, marypalmer@magnumhospitality.com or donryde@redmesagrill.com. |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Boyne City High School, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Used book sale |
| Description: |
The Friends of the Boyne District Library will be hosting a special used book sale during the annual Holiday Hobby Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Boyne City High School. Gently used books, cocktail table books, photo books, special holiday-themed and craft books will be available for purchase — and giving. |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
New Hope United Methodist Church, Levering |
| Summary: |
Cookie sale |
| Description: |
New Hope United Methodist Church south of Levering hosts its “Cookies by the Can” and annual holiday bazaar 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1450 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Cookie walk |
| Description: |
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1450 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, will have a cookie walk 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix Community Church of God, 202 W. Hurlbut St., Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Christmas gift basket and bake sale |
| Description: |
Charlevoix Community Church of God, 202 W. Hurlbut St., Charlevoix, will host a Christmas gift basket and bake sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Boyne City High School, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Holiday craft show |
| Description: |
Holiday Hobby Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Boyne City High School. |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Petoskey United Methodist Church, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Concert |
| Description: |
Little Traverse Choral Society performs John Rutter’s sacred and secular works 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Petoskey United Methodist Church, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine in Indian River. Tickets are available at Petoskey Chamber of Commerce and choral singers; $10 for adults, students and children, $5. At the door, $12 adults, $6 students and children. For more information, call (231) 347-0272. |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Lavender Hill Farms, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Holiday open house |
| Description: |
Lavender Hill Farms will host a holiday open house 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 07854 Horton Bay Road, Boyne City. Phone (231) 347-1874. |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix United Methodist Church, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Bake sale |
| Description: |
The Charlevoix United Methodist Church holiday bake sale with gift and craft items is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the church, 104 State St., Charlevoix. |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Governmental Complex, 7500 Odawa Circle Dr., Harbor Springs |
| Summary: |
Holiday bazaar |
| Description: |
A holiday bazaar to benefit the National Indian Child Welfare Association will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Governmental Complex, 7500 Odawa Circle Dr., Harbor Springs. Refreshments will be available. There will be 40 vendors selling crafts and holiday gift items. There will be a Christmas tree decorating contest, chili and fry bread fundraiser and a silent auction to benefit the National Indian Child Welfare Association. For more information, contact Odawa crafters Rochelle, (231) 242-0957; Virginia, (231) 539-8633; Michele, (231) 242-0542; Audrey, (231) 838-6110. |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire |
| Summary: |
Winter survival class |
| Description: |
How do the animals at Grass River get through winter’s harshest months? Who leaves? Who stays? How do they protect themselves? Visit Grass River Natural Area in Bellaire 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, for a winter hike to discover what the animals can teach us about surviving in the woods. Meet at the parking lot. Register by calling (231) 533-8314. |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Bellaire |
| Summary: |
Holiday activities |
| Description: |
The Bellaire Chamber of Commerce will be hosting “Lights of the Holiday” on Saturday, Dec. 6. Join in on Winter Survival at Grass River Natural Area 10 a.m., story time at the Bellaire Library 10:30 a.m., visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Village & Kearney Township Office. Bellaire Theatre matinee 1 p.m., community sing-a-long and lighting of the Christmas tree 5 p.m. followed by Bellaire Elf Run with proceeds going to the Bellaire Food Pantry. For more info contact the Bellaire chamber at (231) 533-6023. |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs |
| Summary: |
Winter fest |
| Description: |
Pond Hill Farm Winter Fest 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Pond Hill Farm, five miles north of downtown Harbor Springs on M-119. Features a visit with Santa, winter hayrides, wreath decorating, farm animals, Christmas trees, music, cookies, cocoa and more. For more information, visit www.pondhill.com or call (231) 526-FARM. |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Flurry Fest |
| Description: |
The second annual Flurry Fest takes place Saturday, Dec. 6, in Charlevoix. The merchant open house is all day throughout town, with stores offering music, refreshments and promotions. Bridge Street will be closed noon-9 p.m. Santa arrives via fire truck at 1 p.m. at the corner of Bridge and Clinton Streets, and also at 1 p.m. is a children’s holiday movie at Charlevoix Cinema; cost is one nonperishable food item for the Charlevoix Community Food Pantry. From 3-7 p.m. under the heated tent on Bridge Street will be a hot chocolate contest featuring local eateries, music by local musicians including the Petoskey Steel Drum Band and various vehicles on display. There will chestnuts roasting on an open fire and reindeer in East Park. For more information, call (231) 547-2101 or visit www.charlevoix.org. |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Horizon Books, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Book signing |
| Description: |
Traverse City mystery writer Pat Batta will be signing her book “What Did You Do Before Dying” 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Horizon Books, Petoskey. |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix High School Auditorium, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Play |
| Description: |
Ragamuffin Theatre & Company presents "Annie Jr." at Charlevoix High School auditorium in Charlevoix. Showtimes are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. Tickets for the Saturday matinee are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. For more information, visit www.ragamuffintheatre.com or call (231) 237-9686. |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Coffee & Connect, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Open mic with Rob Johnson and friends |
| Description: |
Open mic 6 p.m. every Saturday with Rob Johnson and friends. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Harvest Barn, East Jordan |
| Summary: |
Concert |
| Description: |
“Bryan Eggers Welcomes Winter Concert” will take place 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Harvest Barn in East Jordan. Bryan is a Charlevoix High School graduate who has been writing music for several years. The concert focuses on the music he has written, some Christmas music that he has put a little twist on, and there will be some local singers accompanying him including Jessica Dominic (Charlevoix), Alex Burns (East Jordan), Chad Closson (Charlevoix) and Kristy Spencer (East Jordan). The music is aimed at families. Tickets are $10 per adult, and all children 12 and under are free. The concert is at Harvest Barn in East Jordan. Questions can be directed to (231) 536-2870. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor |
| Summary: |
Pete Kehoe performs |
| Description: |
Pete Kehoe 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Ozone Nightclub, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Wyzbang performs |
| Description: |
Wyzbang Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chandler’s, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Michelle Chenard performs |
| Description: |
Michelle Chenard 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Short’s Brewery, Bellaire |
| Summary: |
Michael Lee CD release party |
| Description: |
Michael Lee CD release party with Dave Boutette and Roscoe Jordan Blues Band 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
The Pinehurst, Indian River |
| Summary: |
“Entertainment by Alvis” |
| Description: |
“Entertainment by Alvis” 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Saturday. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Knot, Just A Bar, Bay Harbor |
| Summary: |
Hipps n Ricco perform |
| Description: |
Hipps n Ricco 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Pierson’s, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls |
| Summary: |
Charlie Reager performs |
| Description: |
Charlie Reager 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Meadows Bar and Grill, Wolverine |
| Summary: |
Meadows Karaoke |
| Description: |
Karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Stampede Saloon, Gaylord |
| Summary: |
Jelly Roll Blues Band performs |
| Description: |
Jelly Roll Blues Band Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 6. Visit www.stampedesaloon.com; (989) 705-7100. |
| Time: |
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Northern Lights Recreation, Harbor Springs |
| Summary: |
The Blitz performs |
| Description: |
The Blitz Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Papa Lou’s, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
DJ Bill da Cat performs |
| Description: |
DJ Bill da Cat 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays. |
| Time: |
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Level’s Nightclub at 220 Lake Street, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Lizzy's Ax performs |
| Description: |
Lizzy’s Ax 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. |
| Time: |
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday, December 7 |
| Location: |
Dixie Saloon, Mackinaw City |
| Summary: |
DJ and Karaoke |
| Description: |
DJ every Saturday 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Karaoke every Saturday 11 p.m.-2 a.m. |
Sunday, December 7
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix American Legion, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Pancake breakfast |
| Description: |
Charlevoix American Legion serves a pancake breakfast 7:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 106 E. Garfield St., Charlevoix. Pancake breakfast: $4 adults, $2.50 children. Take out available, we deliver, handicap accessible. Phone (231) 547-9203 for more information. |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Governmental Complex, 7500 Odawa Circle Drive, Harbor Springs |
| Summary: |
Holiday bazaar |
| Description: |
A holiday bazaar to benefit the National Indian Child Welfare Association will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Governmental Complex, 7500 Odawa Circle Drive, Harbor Springs. Refreshments will be available. There will be 40 vendors selling crafts and holiday gift items. There will be a Christmas tree decorating contest, chili and fry bread fundraiser and a silent auction to benefit the National Indian Child Welfare Association. For more information, contact Odawa crafters Rochelle, (231) 242-0957; Virginia, (231) 539-8633; Michele, (231) 242-0542; Audrey, (231) 838-6110. |
| Time: |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
Church of the Straits, Mackinaw City |
| Summary: |
Christmas in Mackinaw |
| Description: |
Hear the story of the Chrismon Tree 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Church of the Straits, Mackinaw City. |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Tea tasting |
| Description: |
Sojourner Teas free tea tasting 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey. For more information, call (231) 347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Cross in the Woods Shrine, Indian River |
| Summary: |
Concert |
| Description: |
Little Traverse Choral Society performs John Rutter’s sacred and secular works 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine in Indian River. Tickets are available at Petoskey Chamber of Commerce and choral singers; $10 for adults, students and children, $5. At the door, $12 adults, $6 students and children. For more information, call (231) 347-0272. |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
East Jordan High School auditorium, East Jordan |
| Summary: |
Concert |
| Description: |
The Jordan Valley Community Band under the direction of Rebecca Palmiter will have its winter concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the East Jordan High School auditorium. The band will open with a musical tribute to veterans, current service personnel and their families in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day. All area members of the armed forces both past and present as well as families of those serving overseas are invited to participate in the band’s salute to the armed forces. The Twenty-First Century Grant Students, a vocal group of youth from area schools, will join the band on stage for two numbers. The band will conclude with a selection of traditional Christmas music. There is no charge for admission but a donation basket will be available at the entrance to the auditorium. |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
McLean & Eakin, Booksellers, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Holiday Soirée |
| Description: |
Visit McLean & Eakin Booksellers 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, for its holiday party with book talks, wine, food and more. The bookstore is located on Lake Street in Petoskey. |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: |
The Opera House, Cheboygan |
| Summary: |
Concert |
| Description: |
Mike Ridley and Billy Jewel perform with other friends 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at The Opera House, North Huron Street, Cheboygan. Call (231) 627-5841 for tickets and more information. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Monday, December 8 |
| Location: |
Level’s Nightclub at 220 Lake Street, Boyne City |
| Summary: |
Open mic |
| Description: |
Open mic 8 p.m.-12 a.m. every Sunday. |
Monday, December 8
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix High School Auditorium, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Play |
| Description: |
Ragamuffin Theatre & Company presents "Annie Jr." at Charlevoix High School auditorium in Charlevoix. Showtime is 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. For more information, visit www.ragamuffintheatre.com or call (231) 237-9686. |
Tuesday, December 9
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Boyne Highlands Resort, Harbor Springs |
| Summary: |
Madrigal dinner |
| Description: |
Madrigal Dinners are Tuesday, Dec. 9 and 16, at the Country Club of Boyne at Boyne Highlands Resort, Harbor Springs. Executive chef Edgar Jacobs serves a five-course dinner while the Petoskey Madrigals perform songs of the season. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person. To view the complete menu, visit www.boyne.com. For reservations, call (231) 526-3068. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix |
| Summary: |
Jazz concert |
| Description: |
The Charlevoix Public Library is pleased to present a holiday concert with JATL: Jazz @ the Library 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. JATL is a program of live educational concerts featuring the trio of Steve Stargardt, Andy Evans and Chris Ames with special appearances by vocalist Claudia Schmidt and saxophonist Bill Sears. Join friends and neighbors for an hour of holiday jazz favorites in the library community meeting room. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information about this or other library programs, contact the library at (231) 547-2651. |
Thursday, December 11
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Petoskey Friendship Center, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Christmas luncheon |
| Description: |
The Petoskey Friendship Center hosts its annual ”‘Tis the Season” Christmas luncheon and business meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11. The chorus will sing their Christmas program at 11:30 a.m. Tickets must be arranged for ahead of time. No one will be seated without a ticket. Call the friendship center or come in and sign up for this on the announcement table. The menu for this day is festive and the Little Bay Baroque Group will perform background music. |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Banks Township Hall, Ellsworth |
| Summary: |
Wooden Shoe Holiday Fest |
| Description: |
The fourth annual Wooden Shoe Holiday Fest begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in Banks Township Hall in Ellsworth. There will be refreshments as well as kids games and activities. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM Friday, December 12 |
| Location: |
Ozone Nightclub, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Groove Inc. performs |
| Description: |
Groove Inc. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 11-13. |
| Time: |
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday, December 12 |
| Location: |
Knot, Just A Bar, Bay Harbor |
| Summary: |
Pete Kehoe performs |
| Description: |
Pete Kehoe 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. |
Friday, December 12
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Coffee & Connect, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Michael Lee performs |
| Description: |
Michael Lee 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor |
| Summary: |
Pete Kehoe performs |
| Description: |
Pete Kehoe 7-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chandler’s, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
Mike Moran performs |
| Description: |
Mike Moran 8-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM Saturday, December 13 |
| Location: |
Ozone Nightclub, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey |
| Summary: |
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