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Grand Traverse Musicale presents
Holiday Selections by
Traverse City West Choralaires
directed by
Erich Wangeman
followed by festive High Tea
at the First Congregational Church
6105 Center Rd
Traverse City

Every Wednesday, join us for relaxed acoustic play at the Old Art Building. Share techniques, talents and good vibes. We play pop, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass ... All levels of ability are welcome. Knowledge of basic chords is helpful. And of course, you are more than welcome to just hang out and listen. Jam session is hosted by Jim Redmond. Jim supplies lyrics and chords on large screen video so everybody can easily join and jam along.

Occasionally lessons are thrown in—Jim’s commentary about the history of a song and some music theory. Shared musical knowledge and songs by attendees add to the fun. Every session begins with “The Carp River Blues” and ends with “Sportin’ Life Blues”.

For questions or concerns, contact Jim Redmond directly at 720-965-0231

Join us on Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th for a cherished decades-long holiday tradition as the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents a concert featuring Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. The performance will be at 7 p.m. on both nights at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Petoskey.

Led by Maestro Libor Ondras, the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will be accompanied by the GLCO Chorus, directed by André Strydom. The ensemble will be joined by guest soloists Amira Coleman (Soprano), Paula Duva-Rodriguez (Mezzo-Soprano), Cole Harvey (Tenor), and James ‘Jamie’ Eagle (Bass), graduate students at Michigan State University in Vocal Performance

The concert also includes Schubert’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Sleigh Ride.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a non-profit organization headquartered in downtown Petoskey. Tickets from $35 - $65 are available at www.glcorchestra.org. The concert is free for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010.

The Benzie Central Instrumental Music Program will be presenting our annual Sounds of the Season concert on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm in the Benzie Central Auditorium. The concert will feature our 6th grade beginning band, 7th and 8th grade combined middle school band, high school jazz band, and high school symphonic band. The concert will feature some of your favorite holiday tunes! Free and open to the public. Donations help support our student musicians.

Join us on Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th for a cherished decades-long holiday tradition as the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents a concert featuring Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. The performance will be at 7 p.m. on both nights at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Petoskey.

Led by Maestro Libor Ondras, the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will be accompanied by the GLCO Chorus, directed by André Strydom. The ensemble will be joined by guest soloists Amira Coleman (Soprano), Paula Duva-Rodriguez (Mezzo-Soprano), Cole Harvey (Tenor), and James ‘Jamie’ Eagle (Bass), graduate students at Michigan State University in Vocal Performance

The concert also includes Schubert’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Sleigh Ride.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a non-profit organization headquartered in downtown Petoskey. Tickets from $35 - $65 are available at www.glcorchestra.org. The concert is free for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010.

The. next ALL NEW original Mashup is a holiday spectacular that's fun for the whole family, and features the music of MADONNA! A traveling troupe of actors aims to put on an inclusive holiday show, celebrating all the holidays of the season. Unfortunately, everything seems to be going wrong: from missing sets to failed relationships, it's going to take a miracle for the show to go on. It's a fun comedy exploring the importance of community and connection even in the darkest times.

Discover the magic of the holiday season in Downtown Frankfort! Join us for Mistletoe Magic, a day of holiday shopping and fun from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th.

Explore downtown shops and boutiques offering special sales and deals, enjoy seasonal samples, live music, and free horse-drawn carriage rides, and enter for a chance to win $50 Frankfort Bucks gift cards.

Enjoy holiday shopping and fun in beautiful downtown Frankfort!

The. next ALL NEW original Mashup is a holiday spectacular that's fun for the whole family, and features the music of MADONNA! A traveling troupe of actors aims to put on an inclusive holiday show, celebrating all the holidays of the season. Unfortunately, everything seems to be going wrong: from missing sets to failed relationships, it's going to take a miracle for the show to go on. It's a fun comedy exploring the importance of community and connection even in the darkest times.

Winter Sounds is a family-friendly celebration of the season, with hot cider, a magical winter hike through the woods and an outdoor performance from Traverse City West Middle School Madrigal Singers.
Tickets are $10 per Adult, Children Free
Proceeds benefit Art Park programs and West Middle School Choral Programs.
Michigan Legacy Art Park is located at 7300 Mountainside Drive
Thompsonville, MI 49683
Enter Crystal Mountain at the main entrance on M-115. Turn left at the first stop sign onto Crystal Mountain Drive, then follow signs to the Art Park. You’ll be guided right onto Mountain Center Road and another right onto Mountainside Drive. The Art Park entrance is on the left. Look for the large yellow sculpture.

DETAILS:
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Potluck Dinner 5:30pm
Basic Skills Workshop 7pm
Dances from 7:30 - 10:30pm

Potluck Information:
Please bring a dish to pass, and your own drink and table service.

WHITE ELEPHANT DANCE:
At some point in the evening, we will have our traditional White Elephant Dance! Bring a wrapped gift, to be exchanged many times during the dance.

TALENT:
Music provided by Laurel Premo & Michael Beauchamp-Cohen
with
Dances will be called by Pat Reeser and Dave Goodwin

No partner or experience is necessary!

QUESTIONS / CONTACT:
Email us at baysidetravellersdance@yahoo.com

WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A DANCE!