Community Calendar

Experience Interlochen’s world-class artistry in Traverse City as the Interlochen in Town series comes to the Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay.

Get into the swing of the holiday season as the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra performs Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite.

All Tickets are $15
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable

The NMC Jazz Bands are partnering with Toys for Tots for our Swingin’ For The Season concert that will leave your heart ready to leap into the Holidays! This year, we’ll be joined by a fabulous pair of guest vocalists, Emily Kuschell and Scott Carter. Both the Lab Band and Big Band will be playing great holiday and seasonal Jazz, including music from Duke Ellington, WDR Big Band, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Bob Curnow, Frank Sinatra, Rogers & Hammerstein, Bing Crosby, and more!

Each TOY DONATION for Toys for Tots gives you one free admission to the concert. You don’t need to purchase a ticket with a toy donation, and it’s a great opportunity to spread some holiday cheer for those less fortunate! Your new, unwrapped toy can be donated at the door, and we will have people collecting those toys in the lobby. Our event will take place in the magnificent Milliken Auditorium, situated in the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Known for its state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating, Milliken Auditorium provides the perfect backdrop for this musical extravaganza. The NMC Jazz Bands, a conglomerate of talented NMC students and community musicians, are all set to dazzle the audience with their musical prowess.

NO TOY? NO PROBLEM!

General Admission Ticket Prices:
Prior to the event, Adults: $15, Seniors/Students: $10.
At the door, Adults: $20, Seniors/Students: $15.
Exact change cash purchases at the door are appreciated!
Contact the NMC Box Office line at 231-995-1340 for questions or assistance in purchasing tickets

Join us for the 47th Anniversary of the Central United Methodist Church Messiah Sing – Sunday, December 7, at 4:00pm! Make sure you save the date! You are invited to join us as singers from the community, soloists, and orchestra perform portions of Handel’s “Messiah.”

Rehearsal for those who want to sing starts promptly at 2:45 (vocal scores may be checked out; those who wish to borrow one should arrive early to pick up their score); concert starts at 4:00.

Admission is by donation.

This year’s Messiah Sing will feature soloists: Laura Osgood
Brown (soprano), Alta Boover Dantzler (alto), John Bragle (tenor), and Keith Brown (baritone). Also performing will be the NMC Grand Traverse Chorale, accompanied by organ and chamber orchestra, under the baton of conductor Jeffrey Cobb.

We hope to see you there on Sunday, December 7 🎶 ✝️💜🎼

Can't make it? Prefer to livestream? Watch online on our Facebook, on Youtube or on our website.

For further information and complete Christmas calendar of events for Central UMC, visit www.tccentralumc.org/christmas ❤️

Known for their soaring harmonies, magnetic energy, and authenticity, The Bergamot’s A South Shore Christmas concert promises to be one of the most heartfelt and joy-filled shows of the season. The evening will blend classic carols with original songs that lift the spirit and stir the soul.

In a season overflowing with holiday performances, this one stands apart—a radiant mix of artistry, heart, and community that reminds us why we gather, sing, and celebrate together.

Tickets are on sale now at cityoperahouse.org/TheBergamot
Come be part of the light.

Shady Lane Cellars is once again transforming its Suttons Bay estate into a festive winter escape. Now loading: Wine Wonderland returns from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, to 9580 Shady Lane in Suttons Bay, Mich.

Guests of all ages are welcome to experience the wintry magic at the vineyard. Wine Wonderland brings out the best of the season. It’s a chance to sip mulled wine or craft a perfect mug of Hot Chocolate by a cozy fire. Warm up in an igloo. Take in live music or try your hand at candle making.

Setting the scene, Jazz Guitarist Randy Reszka will perform live from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guitarist Chris Smith will follow from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy Shady Lane Cellars’ award-winning estate wines in the tasting room or sample seasonal treats at the Hot Chocolate Bar and outdoor S’mores Station.

Those looking to get creative can join a Candle-Making Workshop with Local Candle Co. from noon to 2 p.m. inside the historic farmhouse. The hands-on workshop costs $60 and includes a glass of wine. This portion of the event is ticketed and includes all materials needed to make and take your own custom candle — the perfect holiday gift!

Those looking to hit the trails on the property are welcome to do so. Should enough snow fall prior to the event, Suttons Bay Bikes will provide convenient snowshoe rentals beginning at 2 p.m.

As always, the rest of Wine Wonderland is a free event. As it falls in the middle of the Giving Season, guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Toys for Tots of Northwest Michigan, serving Leelanau County. Each donation supports a local child in need.

The Bay’s beloved annual Holiday Magic concert returns on Saturday, December 13 at 7pm (doors at 6pm). Celebrate the season with holiday favorites and traditional standards in a spectacular musical ensemble featuring an all-star lineup including David Chown, Miriam Pico, Dominic Fortuna, and Laurie Sears. This popular event sells out every year, so get your tickets while they last!

Tickets are on sale now and are $25 in advance or $30 at the door if available ($5 discount for certain Bay membership levels).

If you haven’t heard of the cheerfully named supergroup Mr. Sun, you’ve certainly heard its proponents, four of the finest musicians on the American roots scene: renowned fiddler Darol Anger, guitarist Grant Gordy, Scottish bassist Aidan O’Donnell, and mandolinist Joe Walsh. Mr. Sun has seized upon the inspiration of Duke Ellington’s brilliant, sly, & urbane re-interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Suite as an opportunity to salute and re-invent this wildly multi-faceted work anew through the lens of the American String Band, a musical form which contains myriad styles and is presently engaged in a marathon upheaval of innovation and expansion.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church’s Arts on the Hill Ministry Team announces the first concert of the New Year, Sunday, January 11th at 3:00 p.m. at the church,8190 Lincoln Road, Beulah, MI 49617. Dr. Michael Coonrod, Pianist and retired Interlochen piano instructor of 46 years, presents a solo piano recital featuring Schubert, Brahms, Liszt and Chopin.

The Arts on the Hill programs are presented in memory of and honoring Rev. Bob McQuilkin. A free will offering will be taken.

Please, put this special concert on your early winter calendars and plan to experience, be inspired and enjoy wonderful music at St. Andrews

The Friars, the a capella subset of the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, will perform at the City Opera House on Saturday, January 17 at 8pm.

For more than 60 years, The Friars have been "entertaining" audiences with questionable choreography, bad dad jokes and boy-band hits. Don't miss your chance to hear a fun evening of music performed by this talented and entertaining group!

Known for beautiful beaches and stunning sunsets, the Sunset Beach Bonfire Series is a way to celebrate it all.

On the last Thursday of June, July and August, you are invited to bring your beach chairs and blankets to Stearns Park Beach to enjoy a true Up North evening that includes a bonfire, music and a beautiful sunset. Mark your calendar for June 25, July 30, and August 27, 2026.

Celebrate summer with golden sands, cool water, warm fire and beautiful sky. Sunset Bonfires are open to the public and free to attend, from 8-10 PM