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Here's a list of 2008 seasonal Detroit history and cultural tradition events that I've compiled. If you know of others that should be listed, please add them: Cars, Trees & Traditions, Saturday, through Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. A holiday exhibition looking back at celebrations from the early 1900s - 1980s featuring 20 vignettes highlighting evergreen trees accurately decorated in holiday fashion, paired with Chrysler vehicles of the same eras. The exhibition also features graphics and images illustrating styles, events and products of seasons past, timelines of beloved toys and popular gifts as well as holiday greetings from the Chrysler Historical Archives. The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday 10-6; Sunday 12-6; closed Mondays. Free with Museum admission: General admission, $6; Senior Citizens (62 and over), $3; Children 6-12, $3; Children 5 and under, Free; DaimlerChrysler Employees and Retirees, Free. http://www.chryslerheritage.co m/pg600.htm Holiday Tables 2008 “Celebrations" at Cranbrook House, November 19-23, 2008. A dazzling array of holiday splendor and exquisite tables created by notable residents and designers celebrates the upcoming 100th year of Cranbrook House. Extraordinary floral arrangements will adorn tables, mantels and doorways to complete the festive atmosphere. General Viewing: Friday-Sunday, November 21-23, 2008. Friday: 10am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm. Tickets $20. For tickets or further information please call: 248.645.3147 http://www.cranbrook.edu/house gardens/events/detail.asp?news id=444744 America's Thanksgiving Parade, Thursday, November 27, 2008, 9:30am. Now in its 82nd year, this year's Parade features a theme of “Legends and Lollipops,” celebrating those figures in our community and country that have done so much for us. This year's parade will prove to be one that captures the imagination of a child while spreading the magic of a parade throughout Detroit through some 75 Parade units including floats, balloons, marching bands, clowns, specialty acts and The Parade Company’s own Distinguished Clown Corps. The Parade steps off on Woodward Ave. and Mack in downtown Detroit and ends at Woodward Ave. and Congress, with the route highlighting some of the city’s architectural treasures, including the Fox Theatre, and some of downtown’s latest developments including Merchants Row, Compuware World Headquarters, and Campus Martius Park. http://www.theparade.org/ Meadow Brook Hall 37th Annual Holiday Walk Presents A Hearth Warming Holiday, November 28-December 23, 2008. Holiday merriment and good food have always gone hand in hand. Join them as they celebrate the smells, sweets and savories of the season at this 110-room Tudor-revival style mansion all aglow with historic and holiday treasures during the 37th annual Holiday Walk. It is sure to be your tastiest holiday ever! Mondays: 11am-9pm; Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm; last admittance one hour before closing. Candlelight tours on Monday, November 26 and December 3, 10, and 17 5-9pm; last admittance one hour before closing. Tickets $20; $15 seniors. For more information: call 248-364-6200 or *** Starlight Stroll, Thursday, December 11, 7-11pm. An elegant holiday celebration benefiting Meadow Brook Hall. Touring, music, strolling dinner and more. Festive holiday attire preferred. $75 Patron | $150 Benefactor (includes tax deductible gift); reservations required. Call (248) 364-6206 or e-mail glaza@oakland.edu for more information. *** Holiday High Tea, Tuesday, December 16, 2-4:30pm. Take a break from the bustle of holiday preparations to gather with friends and enjoy traditional teas, savories and sweets served in the magnificent Christopher Wren Dining Room. Optional touring at 2:00pm, tea begins at 3:00pm. $50 per person. Call (248) 364-6263 or e-mail stobersk@oakland.edu for more information. http://www2.oakland.edu/oaklan d/OUportal/index.asp?item=3997 &site=87 Henry Ford Estate – Fair Lane Holiday Events, December 2-26, 2008. The Henry Ford Estate – Fair Lane presents the following Holiday events: *** Clara’s Holiday Luncheon, December 2, 4, 6, 11, 16, and 18, 11:30 am–2:00 pm; $32 per person. Come and explore the wonders of the Estate as a personal guest of our own “Clara Ford.” The event includes a tour of the home and a delicious meal prepared by the Extate’s expert culinary staff. *** Clara’s Holiday Tea, December 6, 1-3 pm, $35 per person. Clara Ford invites you to join her for an afternoon tea and a tribute to the past. Traditional tea sandwiches and gourmet teas will be served while “Clara” entertains you with stories from the past. Guests are welcome to take a docent-led tour of the residence following tea. *** Candlelit Dinner Walk, December 18, 6-9 pm, $42 per person. Listen to the sounds of the Silver Strings Dulcimer Society while enjoying a special holiday dinner. After dinner, docents will lead guests on a special guided tour through the Estate by candlelight. *** Candlelight Tour, December 21 and 26, 5-9 pm, $15 per person. There is nothing more breathtaking than touring Fair Lane’s mansion when it is lit only by candlelight. This annual event is a cherished favorite. Reservations not required. http://www.henryfordestate.org /hfechristmas2008finalwithyour eventsontop.pdf Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, December 5-6, 12-14, 19-23, and 27-28, 2008, 6:30-10pm. Step into a Christmas card from the past. Travel through time on lantern-lit paths through the village streets to the holidays of long ago. Features performance stages, holiday shops, live musical performances, holiday vignettes, strolling costumed presenters, carriage and Model T rides, skilled artisan demonstrations, Santa Claus with his live reindeer, bonfires, ice skating, and a sing-a-long and fireworks finale! Tickets: $14.50 Adult Members; $17Adult Nonmembers; $12.75 Child Members; $15 Child Nonmembers; Children 4 and under free. http://www.thehenryford.org/ev ents/holidayNights.aspx Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Holiday Events, December 6-21, 2008. Traditional Holiday Favorites with the following events: *** Holiday Tea & Tour, Saturday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 3 pm, $28 per person. This lovely afternoon features a holiday tour of the House followed by delectable sandwiches, delicate pastries and flavorful tea in the Tea Room. *** Holiday Dinner & Tour, Sunday, December 7 & 14 at 6pm, $40 per person. Taste buds are indulged with a delicious dinner, sumptuous dessert and a guided tour of the elegantly decorated house. *** Candlelight Christmas Evening Tours, Thurday through Sunday, December 18-21, 5-8pm. $15 per person. Candles in the windows, twinkling lights dancing on the trees, live music filling the halls of the elegantly decorated Ford House…the magic of Christmas at its best. To make reservations or for more information, call 313.884.4222. http://www.fordhouse.org/calen dar.html?month=&year=&cat=&cid =34 36th Annual Noel Night in the Cultural Center, Saturday, December 6, 2008, 5pm-9:30pm. Over 30 institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Museum, and the Detroit Public Library, amongst many others, open their doors to the public free of charge during this Cultural Center-wide holiday "open house." Activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday shopping, family craft activities and performances by over 70 area music, theatre, and dance groups. The evening’s festivities culminate with a community sing-along on Woodward Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band — a long-standing Noel Night tradition. Noel Night activities take place in and around Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center institutions, primarily between Cass and John R and Kirby and Willis. Free shuttle service is offered between participating venues. Convenient parking is available in area lots. http://detroitmidtown.com/05/n oelnight.php?msub=77 Palmer Woods Holiday Home Tour, Sunday, December 7, 2008, 10am-4:30pm. Six magnificent homes will be open for the Holiday Home Tour, a two-decade tradition in Palmer Woods. History and architectural splendors will be showcased at each home with exciting examples of beauty, warmth and holiday adornment. The homes will be accented and set with styling by professional designers. Bundle up and enjoy the season as you explore our winding streets and exquisite homes. Be sure to wear warm clothes and socks. You will be asked to remove shoes inside each home. Be sure to visit the Warming Station in the Carriage House at 1830 Balmoral Drive where we will serve complimentary hot beverages. You may begin the tour here or at any home on the tour. For more on the homes: http://www.palmerwoods.org/eve nts/home-tour/homes-on-tour Tickets are $15 in advance and may be purchased online. Last minute online ticket purchases and day-of-the-tour tickets may also be picked up at 1830 Balmoral in the Carriage House Warming Station. Day of the tour tickets are $20. http://www.palmerwoods.org/hom e-tour Woodward Wonderland: A Detroit Holiday Celebration, Friday through Sunday, December 12-14, 2008 (Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 4pm). A delectable feast of holiday stories, sweetened with the heart-warming, pitch-perfect harmonies of the Mosaic Singers, Woodward Wonderland: A Detroit Holiday Celebration celebrates the holidays... Detroit-style! The concert takes place at the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre. http://mosaicdetroit.org/exper ience.htm#wood Tickets: $10; http://sabo3.seatadvisor.com/s abo/servlets/EventSearch?prese nter=MOSAIC Dickens of a Christmas Caroling Party, Saturday, December 13, 2008, 6-9 pm. The Grosse Pointe Historical Society sponsors this holiday event, featuring local Carolers, refreshments, holiday treats, and Christmas décor and exhibits, hosted by Cyndee Harrison. Enjoy the Provencal-Weir House (c.1823) as well. Free and open to the public; reservations encouraged, but not required. The Provencal-Weir House is located at 376 Kercheval in Grosse Pointe Farms. For more information, call 313.884.7010. http://www.gphistorical.org/ev ents.html “I'll be Home for Christmas” at Historic Fort Wayne, Saturday, December 13, 2008, two sessions: 2-5pm and 6:30-9:30pm. The Historic Fort Wayne Coalition is hosting its first Christmas event featuring a guided tour of the Fort through the 1860's, 1890's, 1910's and 1940's eras. It is an event to show the visitors how Christmas was viewed through the eyes of the men who served there during these times. $5 per car for secured parking, and $3 admission for the guided tour. For more information about the Coalition, the Fort, the progress and the Christmas event visit our website. www.historicfortwaynecoalition .com Boston-Edison Holiday Home Tour, Sunday, December 14, 2008. This annual event features five homes decorated for the holidays! The Tour is a chance for you to view the finest exterior and interior residential architecture of the early 1900’s, transporting you back to the Golden Age of Detroit, when Boston-Edison residents included such familiar names as Henry Ford, James Couzens, Charles T. Fisher, and S.S. Kresge. Enjoy bus transportation (departing and returning to Sacred Heart Seminary) with complimentary refreshments afterwards. $20; tickets available by advance purchase only. For information on how to order tickets, call 313-883-4360, select the Home Tour voice mailbox (Box 1). http://www.historicbostonediso n.org/tour.shtml Stroll Through the Conservatory, Friday, December 19, 2008, 5-8pm. Join the Belle Isle Botanical Society for an evening at the Conservatory with song and cider and donuts. The Conservatory will be especially decorated and lighted for the holidays. Free and open to the public. http://www.bibsociety.org/cale ndar/calendar.cgi?cal_id=0&cal _start_month=11&cal_start_year =2008 Christmas at Willistead Manor, Windsor, December 2008, Sundays 1-4 pm and Wednesdays 7-9 pm. Willistead Manor was built in 1906 for Edward Chandler Walker, the second son of Detroiter Hiram Walker, founder of the world-renowned distillery. Willistead is the creation of Albert Kahn, the noted Detroit architect of the day. Kahn built three buildings on the 15-acre estate: the manor house, the coach house and the gatehouse. Tour one of Windsor’s most elegant mansions all decked out in its holiday finest. All rooms are decorated following the 100 years of Christmas at the Manor theme. Admission: $5 Adult; $4 Senior. The Willistead Manor Complex is located at 1899 Niagara St. (at Kildare St.), Windsor. Phone: 519-253-2365. Call for tour start date. Full details may be found at: http://www.citywindsor.ca/0002 27.asp Enjoy!! | ||
Cman710 Member Username: Cman710 Post Number: 551 Registered: 07-2006 |
Hi Kathleen, This is really awesome! I wish I could come to many of these events. Will you be attending the Palmer Woods and Boston-Edison home tours? | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3094 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey Cman710! I've been on both tours in the past, and rarely miss the Boston-Edison tour, but haven't yet made a decision on which one this year, and which other events, besides Noel Night, I'll be attending. Should be a fun December!! | ||
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger Post Number: 955 Registered: 05-2008 |
I've volunteered to help at the B-E tour. I'd love to attend the Fair Lane candlelight tour. | ||
9936sussex Member Username: 9936sussex Post Number: 200 Registered: 10-2007 |
Festival of Trees at the Allen Park Community Center had it's preview party tonight. It features several decorated trees, Santa, gift shop...and the proceeds are donated to Children's Hospital of Detroit. It's the 24th year---and yes, I decorated a tree. Check out www.fot.org for more details. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3123 Registered: 10-2003 |
Bump...in case you are looking for some holiday activities.... | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3124 Registered: 10-2003 |
Holiday Gift Ideas: The Metro Times Gift Guide http://metrotimes.com/culture/ story.asp?id=13484 This article Detroit bound: Literate gifts with a local bearing by Michael Jackman provides an overview of recent books on Detroit history, culture, architecture, and the like: http://metrotimes.com/culture/ story.asp?id=13464 2009 Eastern Market Calendar (goes on sale starting Saturday, December 6) Nicely illustrated with vintage and new photos celebrating a different "Eastern Market" theme each month! Available for purchase, $10 (cash, check or Visa/MasterCard) at: Eastern Market Welcome Center, 1445 Adelaide (between Russell Street & Market Street), Hours of Operation: Saturdays 8am-4pm; or Eastern Market Corporation Office, 2934 Russell Street (corner of Russell Street and Wilkins), Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm. Holiday Baar Bazaar Friday, December 12, 8pm-2am, Majestic Theatre, 4120 Woodward, Free admission. 30+ vendors selling handmade crafts, records, vintage, clothing, books and so much more! Live music, too! http://www.handmadedetroit.com /2008/10/31/detroit-holiday-ba ar-bazaar/ | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3125 Registered: 10-2003 |
More ideas for your holiday shopping!! Art is in the Market (at Laurel Park Place) http://www.laurelparkplace.net /shop/laurel.nsf/StoresAlphaWe b/B1CCBC3CE586538D852570B4005D B214?opendocument Featuring the works of Debbie LaPratt and her unique ceramic tile works: http://www.detroittileworks.co m/ Bureau of Urban Living http://www.bureauliving.com/ 460 West Canfield Street, Detroit, MI 48201; 313.833.9336; hours Tues-Sat 11-7 A new emporium for urban living in Detroit, offering an array of modern accessories for the home and office, ranging from everyday basics to unique designer wares. Catching Fireflies http://www.shopcatchingfirefli es.com/shop.htm 3117 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI 48072; 248.336.2030; hours Mon-Sat 10-6; Thurs 10-8 A fun and whimsical gift gallery filled with delightful goodies for friends and family and home, for weddings and babies and pets, plus lots of handmade paper photo albums, unique frames and jewelry. Detroit Artists Market http://www.detroitartistsmarke t.org/ 4719 Woodward (2 blocks south of Warren), Detroit; 313.832.8540; hours Tues-Sat, 11-6. The Detroit Artists Market Annual Art for the Holiday Show is a one-of-a-kind gift shopping experience for all! The gallery transforms from a fine art exhibition gallery to a fun, energetic, gift shop featuring all hand-made items by local artists offering a wide range of products and price points. High Wire Girls http://www.highwiregirls.com/i ndex.php 32799 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073; 248.554.2323; hours Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-4 A women-owned and operated business specializing in unique and affordable gifts, jewelry, accessories and apparel. Motor City Candleworks http://www.motorcitycandlework s.com/ Detroit Scents of History™ features more than 30 candles named for somebody or something Special about Detroit. Each candle comes with a short history inside the box. Available from the following retailers: http://www.motorcitycandlework s.com/retail/ Pewabic Pottery http://www.pewabic.org/store-g alleries.htm 10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48214; 313.822.0954; hours Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-4 Open to the public seven days a week, the Museum Store offers historic reproductions of embossed gift tiles handcrafted at the Pottery for nearly a century as well as hand-thrown pottery using the unique ceramic forms of historic Pewabic vessels, tableware, candlestick holders, garden vessels and ornaments. Pure Detroit http://www.puredetroit.com/ Locations in the Fisher Building, Guardian Building, and Renaissance Center Detroit-themed t-shirts and other apparel, books, photos, postcards, food, and miscellaneous. Russell Bazaar http://russellbazaar.com/ Located in the Russell Industrial Center at Clay and I-75 (just north of I-94), 313.972.7009; hours Fri-Sat, 10am-11pm; Sun, 11-5. A world of shops with more than 150 specialty stores offering unique designer wear, jewelry, hand-made arts and crafts, housewares, food, gifts, bath and beauty products all under one roof. The Russell Bazaar is based on street markets found all over the world, except the Russell Bazaar is under one roof in an Albert Kahn-designed factory. It provides a terrific experience for shoppers and gives local artists, craftspeople, and many other types of small businesses a low-cost “storefront” in a lively environment. {The Twisted Shamrock} http://thetwistedshamrock.com/ 276 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248.544.4710; hours: Tues-Thurs, 11-7; Fri, 11-9, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5; closed Monday. A full range of Celtic and Gaelic-made and –themed items ranging from whimsical to the practical. Wayne State University Press http://wsupress.wayne.edu/inde x.php WSU Press offers a full range of books on Detroit and Michigan topics. Painted Turtle (Detroit topics) http://wsupress.wayne.edu/pain tedturtle/ Great Lakes Books Series http://wsupress.wayne.edu/grea tlakes/glbseries1.html Made in Michigan Writers http://www2.wsupress.wayne.edu /series.php?id=5 Museum Stores are also a good place to shop for unique and affordable gifts… Detroit Historical Museum Detroit Institute of Arts Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History The Henry Ford | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 2476 Registered: 11-2003 |
Thank you for compiling the lists, Kathleen. It appears that Detroit is alive during the holiday season. Gotta admit that I miss those nostalgic days of 50 years ago when we could walk up Woodward on our noon-hours and attend the Christmas concerts being put on by various Detroit high school choirs as they performed in the lobby of Grinnell's. And there was always a "sing-along" by the audience with two or three pianists ( and maybe a Hammond organist, too) all playing together to keep us on key. | ||
Providence Member Username: Providence Post Number: 49 Registered: 11-2007 |
If downtown, Mezzanine on E. Grand River and Broadway has some fun holiday gifts: http://www.mezzanine-online.co m/news/main.htm | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3127 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks, Rock, for the kind words. And thanks for sharing that nostalgic look at past holiday seasons on Woodward Ave. I certainly can recall some of those good old days!! Thanks, Providence, for mentioning Mezzanine. I certainly don't mean to overlook Joe and his fine establishment, which, I'm sorry to say, I have yet to visit. I'll have to make it a point! | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3129 Registered: 10-2003 |
Saw the Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker at the Detroit Opera House tonight. What an amazing production!! Highly recommended!! http://www.motopera.org/0809/n utcracker.html http://www.motopera.org/press/ 08nov7nutcracker.html | ||
Lowell Moderator Username: Lowell Post Number: 5196 Registered: 09-2003 |
Thanks for taking the effort to post all this Kathleen! Too bad there is never anything to do in the D, eh? Maybe a copy of the FSC meetup should go here too? Or even its own thread for newbs who might not venture to the connections forum. | ||
Downtown_lady Member Username: Downtown_lady Post Number: 449 Registered: 08-2008 |
Kathleen, you are incredible! I know that a lot of time, energy, thought and effort went into these lists. Thank you so much for your efforts. I really appreciate it and I will make good use of these lists! | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3131 Registered: 10-2003 |
The Woodward Avenue Action Association presents The Jingle Bell Bash Not your company's holiday party! When: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:30 - 9:00 P.M. Where: Woodward Avenue Brewery 22646 Woodward Avenue Ferndale, MI 48220 Cost: $5 for members $10 for non-members Celebrate the holidays' with great food, great fun and great people on the Byway! Got that one bad gift from holiday season past you are just dying to get rid of? Bring it to our Re-Gifting Gift Exchange! Who knows you just may find the perfect gift for the bad gift giver in your life! RSVP by December 9, 2008 nicole@woodwardavenue.org or 248.288.2004 | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3132 Registered: 10-2003 |
This year's DetroitYes FSC Holiday Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 7:30pm, Park Bar. There's drink. And of course, there's food at the Bucharest Grill, famous for their Chicken Schwarma. Then anyone who is interested can move over to Fishbones Greektown where Dave (aka The Grillmaster) is playing with Thornetta Davis. They go on around 10pm. Come on out and join us! In case you'd like to check the original posting over on the Detroit Connections page: https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/10041/163384.html?122856 1057 FSC=Forum Social Club (a very informal group of DYes'ers that occasionally get together) | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3133 Registered: 10-2003 |
The OCC Potter's Market continues Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7 at the United Food & Commercial Worker’s Union Hall in Madison Heights, located at 876 Horace Brown Drive, two blocks south of 13 Mile Road between Stephenson Highway and John R. http://www.pottersmarket.org/ A great place to get nice pottery and ceramic pieces at reasonable prices. Russell Artist's Open House Saturday, December 6: noon-midnight Sunday, December 7: noon-5 http://www.ricdetroit.org/?id= events Thanks to Gravitymachine for the tip! | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3135 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks, Lowell and Downtown_lady! I enjoy going to as many events as possible, and I love sharing information with others. And meeting fellow Forumers at the events! | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3139 Registered: 10-2003 |
On Saturday, December 13th, the celebrating ramps up with Downtown Ferndale's Holiday Ice Festival. Now in its sixth year, the Festival brings a full day of activity spotlighting 40 spectacular ice sculptures carved by world champion Tajana Raukur, who will be carving on site at 10 a.m. at Schiffer Park, 11 a.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings and at 2 p.m. at Woodward and Nine Mile Rd. The Ice Festival officially opens at 10 a.m. at Schiffer Park (Planavon & Nine Mile) when members of Santa's transportation team - live reindeer - arrive for a meet and greet with the children.The reindeer will visit until 12:30 p.m. Lunch with Santa at Buffalo Wild Wings($5 per child) takes place from noon to 1p.m., followed by FREE photos with the jolly old elf himself from 1 to 3 p.m. at Schiffer Park. At the same time, youngsters and parents can warm up with games organized by the Detroit Curling Club and the Ferndale Recreation Department, or head over to AJ's Café for a community sing-a-long from 2-5 p.m. All festival long, the River and WNIC will be broadcasting from the warming hut, playing seasonal songs and passing out FREE holiday swag. Families and friends can hop on a hayride, taste the fabulous foods at Ferndale's Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) tables, sample cookies in the Warm Hearted Cookie Challenge at downtown merchants and wrap up their purchases in the afternoon at Blumz Florist. The day ends with an afterglow at Affirmations. Where to See Ice Sculptures View ice sculptures at businesses throughout downtown, starting west at Ferndale Foods and the Blue Nile, continuing all along Nine Mile across Woodward east to Credit Union One and Go! Comedy. Stop by the Woodward median to see the latest GM & Ford vehicles in ice, plus Nascar's #48. Check out the larger than life Sneaker at Sneaker's Bar, the happy leprechaun in front of Danny's or a Jack in the Box at Anita's, all on Woodward. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3141 Registered: 10-2003 |
Christmas Shows...traditional and not so traditional...to see: Irving Berlin's White Christmas through Dec. 23 at the Fox Theatre http://www.olympiaentertainmen t.com/events/eventDetail.jsp?i d=2141 A Christmas Carol through Dec. 21 at Meadow Brook Theatre http://www.mbtheatre.com/OurSe ason/AChristmasCarol/tabid/104 /Default.aspx The Nutcracker's Nuts through Dec. 20 at Broadway Onstage in Eastpointe http://broadwayonstage.com/NUT CRACKER8.html The Santaland Diaries\Season's Greetings through Dec. 22 at the Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale http://www.whowantscaketheatre .com/modules/theatre/ The Second City's Disfunctional Holiday Revue through Dec. 28 at the Second City Theatre in Novi http://www.secondcity.com/?id= theatres/detroit | ||
Birdie Member Username: Birdie Post Number: 77 Registered: 04-2007 |
Kathleen thank you so much for compiling this wonderful list of events and shopping opportunities. I've already attended a couple of them and bought some gifts from a couple of the vendors and stores you listed. I wanted to add to the Detroit shopping list: City Bird sells Detroit-themed gifts including Detroit map soap and lots of other things: www.ilovecitybird.com | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3143 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks, Birdie! I'll add City Bird to my list (we've picked up some items online ourselves and know that some of the stores I listed do carry their items). More ideas holiday gift and decorating ideas: Eastern Market or your local Farmer's Market! I always reserve one Saturday morning in December to shop at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. And another holiday show ideas: It's a Wonderful Life through December 20 at the Farmington Players in Farmington Hills http://farmingtonplayers.org/s hows/wonderful.html | ||
Wormbookie Member Username: Wormbookie Post Number: 43 Registered: 05-2008 |
Please don't forget Ladels Children's Book Boutique in Corktown next to Mudgie's. International and multicultural children's books and toys that don't need batteries: blocks, puzzles, board games, puppets, stuffed animals, arts and craft kits. Open Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-8 Sunday 2-6 www.ladelsbooks.com | ||
Boo_girl Member Username: Boo_girl Post Number: 11 Registered: 08-2008 |
If you are looking to check out some great local music for a good cause. The 6th Home for the Holidaze-singer/songwriter music showcase and charity drive is on Fri. Dec. 19, 9pm at the Corktown Tavern 1716 Michigan Ave. Its $6 cover or $5 with a canned food item or winter clothing item. The proceeds raised buy food for Detroit homeless shelters/soup kitchens. Performing are Gretchen Wolff-Patrick O'Brien-Jeremiah Hess-Francis Jaramillo and Steven & The Reelers. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2074 Registered: 10-2003 |
Wyandotte Heritage Event Series: Victorian Holiday Evening & Visit with Santa Visit the Wyandotte Museum Campus for a special evening Christmas celebration! Enjoy live harp music, storytelling, wassail and cookies, and a visit with Santa in our Christmas Wonderland - all in the authentically decorated Ford-MacNichol Home. In the Yard, see Santa's live reindeer and treat yourself to roasted chestnuts while listening to our strolling Victorian carolers. Then, follow the lantern lit sidewalk to get a glance inside our newest building, the 1908 Burns Home. Over at the Marx Home, make a Victorian scrap ornament and orange pomander ball to take home as a token of this memorable family experience. Ticketed times: 6:00 PM, 6:45 PM, and 7:30 PM. $15 for Adults, $12 for children 12 and under. Please call for the museum for more information at 734.324.7284. www.wyandotte.net | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2075 Registered: 10-2003 |
The Fort Street Chorale presents The Messiah by Handel on Saturday, December 13, 7:30pm, and Sunday, December 14, 3pm. $18. The concerts take place at the Fort Street Presbyterian Church. http://www.fortstreet.org/Reso urces/messiahposter1.pdf Fort Street Presbyterian Church presents The Living Nativity, Sunday, December 21, 1:3-4pm. http://www.fortstreet.org/News /notesnews.html#LiveNativity | ||
Bobl Member Username: Bobl Post Number: 267 Registered: 07-2008 |
Kathleen: You have certainly done a great job with your comprehensive guide to holiday events. We plan on visiting the Belle Isle Conservatory Friday. Are you in public relations? If not, should be! | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2083 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks, Bobl. I've worked for Gale, a publishing/information company, in all its various iterations for nearly 30 years, originally as an editor and now as a data analyst. I love information and I love to share it! Especially about Detroit and what it has to offer!! | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2084 Registered: 10-2003 |
Kwanzaa Jazz Concert Saturday, December 27, 5pm Dr. Barry Harris and the Barry Harris Trio perform a special concert for this special holiday. Celebrate the 21st annual presentation of this jazz showcase at First Unitarian Universalist Church, located at the corner of Cass Ave. and Forest. $25; $5 for children 12 and under. Includes afterglow. http://www.1stuu.org/images/Kw anzaa.pdf | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2090 Registered: 10-2003 |
If you get a chance to hear Thornetta Davis play around town this holiday season, you might be interested to know that she has a new Christmas CD. She wrote the title track "Remember Love on Christmas Day". To hear some songs, check out her MySpace page at: http://www.myspace.com/thornet tadavis. She is appearing at the MGM Casino IntIce Lounge this Friday, December 19, and at Guy Hollerin's in the Holiday Inn, Ann Arbor. She'll be at Edison's in Birmingham on December 26-27. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2092 Registered: 10-2003 |
The Detroit Public Library branch libraries host a variety of Holiday events, including holiday open house, ornament crafts, storytelling, movies, and music. For a complete list: http://www.detroitpubliclibrar y.org/events/Holidays.htm | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2093 Registered: 10-2003 |
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Open House, Saturday, December 20, 2008, 1-4pm. Visit this historic church to view their Christmas decorations and outstanding displays. Refreshments will be served; there will be sing-a-long opportunities; each person attending will receive a special open house gift. http://www.historictrinity.org /openhouse.html Historic Trinity Lutheran Church Live Nativity, Sunday, December 21, 2008, 8:15am, 9:30am, and 11:00am. This is an inspiring drama performance of the first nativity when our Lord was born as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. A special gift will be given to attendees following each presentation. http://www.historictrinity.org /livenativity.html | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 3171 Registered: 10-2003 |
For a good old-fashioned Christmas sing-a-long, check out the Dakota Inn Rathskeller's three nights of music this week and two nights next week. Great food and lots of fun...sounds like a great way to celebrate the season!! http://www.dakota-inn.com/web/ pages/events/#monthly_calendar |
