| December 2010 |
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WINTER'S array of activities include ice fishing, skating, cross-country and downhill skiing, and walks through our winter wonderland. Discover the treasures of Southwestern Michigan. Enjoy yourself and come back soon. |
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| Magical Sounds of Christmas |
| Opening Date: | December 1, 2010 |
| Additional Dates: | December 1-24 |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
The Orchards Mall 1800 Pipestone Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-927-4467
Web: www.theorchardsmall.com |
| Holiday Open House |
| North Berrien Museum Holiday Open House |
| Opening Date: | December 2, 2010 |
| Additional Dates: | December 2-5 |
| Operating Hours: | 10am-4pm |
| Event Description: |
Enjoy festive crafts, music and refreshments with the whole family. View over 20 trees decorated by local businesses and service groups and vote for your favorite! Music will be provided by local school choirs and Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop by to visit with children. Visit our website at www.northberrienhistory.org for a full schedule of activities. |
| Admission: | General admission is free, charge for certain activities. |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
North Berrien Historical Museum 300 Coloma Ave. Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Alex Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330 Fax: 269-468-4083 Email: agates@northberrienhistory.org Web: www.northberrienhistory.org |
| Driving directions: | The museum is located on Red Arrow Highway across from Coloma High School. Take I-94 to exit 39. Take a right after at the top of the ramp, then a left at the second stop light (W. St. Joseph St/Red Arrow Highway) |
| Event Promoter/Sponsoring Organization | |
| Event sponsored by: |
North Berrien Historical Society PO Box: 207 300 Coloma Ave. Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Alex Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330 Fax: 269-468-4083 Email: agates@northberrienhistory.org Web: www.northberrienhistory.org |
| First Friday Film Series |
| "The Christmas Tree Ship" |
| Opening Date: | December 3, 2010 |
| Operating Hours: | 7:30 pm |
| Event Description: |
A ship loaded with freshly cut spruce trees, its deck covered with festive holiday decorations. The captain jovially welcomes children and their families aboard to select that perfect tree for Christmas morning. It's all part of the legend of the Christmas tree ship sailing from the Michigan shore to Chicago and the storm that sank the Rouse Simmons in 1912. The documentary was produced by The Weather Channel where it originally aired. |
| Admission: | $5 donation requested at the door |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
Box Factory for the Arts 1101 Broad Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Mike Murphy
Phone: 269-983-3688 Fax: 269-983-3771 Email: boxfactory@sbcglobal.net Web: www.boxfactoryforthearts.org |
| Handicap access info: | Yes |
| Bark for Breakfast! |
| Enjoy breakfast with your best friend! |
| Opening Date: | December 4, 2010 |
| Operating Hours: | 10:00am-12:45pm |
| Event Description: |
It's a busy day for dogs in St. Joseph! Start your morning at Save A Stray's Bark for Breakfast before heading to St. Joseph Today's Reindog Parade. Choose from a continental or full hot breakfast and an array of home-made dog treats. Place a bid on wonderful Silent Auction items for yourself or as gifts, and let your dog snuggle up to our own Santa Paws for your pet's holiday photo - in time for Christmas mailings and special portraits. The Parade ends at our back door (the Silver Beach Hotel), so warm up with a selection from our coffee & hot chocolate bar. The Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle (for up to $1000) close after the Reindog Parade. |
| Admission: | No admission, pay for your breakfast and any additional purchases. |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
Silver Beach Hotel 100 Main Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: | Phone: 983-7341 |
| Handicap access info: | Yes |
| Driving directions: | I-94 Exit 27 north 4 miles on M-63. Hotel is on west side of Main Street just before the Blossomland Bridge. |
| Event Promoter/Sponsoring Organization | |
| Event sponsored by: |
Save A Stray PO Box: 201 St. Joseph , MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Vicki Dunlop
Phone: 468-5679 Email: events@save-a-stray.org Web: www.save-a-stray.org |
| Espresso: The Holiday Brew |
| Special holiday concert with pre-concert light supper |
| Opening Date: | December 4, 2010 |
| Operating Hours: | 6:30 pm - Pre-concert soup, wine, and cheese 8:00 pm - Expresso: The Holiday Brew Concert 8:45 pm - Pastries and coffee 9:00 pm - Welcome the Holiday's |
| Event Description: | Comprising four of Chicago's favorite Cabaret singers Claudia Hommel, Elizabeth Doyle, George Howe and John Eskola, this special evening will feature pre-concert soup, wine and cheese with pastries and coffee at intermission. Get in the holiday spirit with European carols, a jazzy "Night Before Christmas" and the zany "Twelve Days After Christmas." Reservations are required at www.boxfactoryforthearts.org with PayPal or with credit card to boxfactory@sbcglobal.net or 269-983-3688. Sponsored by The Bistro, Flour Shop Bakery, Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council, Shore Magazine, Lemon Creek Winery, CK Catering and Bit of Swiss. |
| Admission: | $25 per person - Reservations required |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
Box Factory for the Arts 1101 Broad Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Mike Murphy
Phone: 269-983-3688 Fax: 269-983-3771 Email: boxfactory@sbcglobal.net Web: www.boxfactoryforthearts.org |
| Handicap access info: | Yes |
| Holiday Open House |
| Opening Date: | December 4, 2010 |
| Additional Dates: | December 4-5 |
| Operating Hours: | 10am-4pm |
| Event Description: | The North Berrien Historical Museum celebrates the holiday season with Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and a variety of children's crafts and gingerbread house making. For more information please visit our website. |
| Admission: | Free entry, cost for certain activities. |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
North Berrien Historical Museum 300 Coloma Avenue Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Alex Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330 Email: agates@northberrienhistory.org Web: www.northberrienhistory.org |
| Handicap access info: | yes |
| Driving directions: | The museum is located on Red Arrow Highway across from Coloma High School. Take I-94 to Exit 39. Take a right at the end of the ramp, then a left at the second stoplight (W. St. Joseph St/Red Arrow Highway). |
| Event Promoter/Sponsoring Organization | |
| Event sponsored by: |
North Berrien Historical Museum PO Box: 207 300 Coloma Avenue Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Alex Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330 Email: agates@northberrienhistory.org Web: www.northberrienhistory.org |
| Holiday Open House |
| Noir Nouveau Release! |
| Opening Date: | December 4, 2010 |
| Operating Hours: | 1-4pm |
| Event Description: | Bring the entire family and join us for some holiday shopping and cheer! Taste the first wine (nouveau) from the 2009 harvest and enjoy other wine tasting, light appetizers and meet the man in red himself - Santa will be on hand for photos and will be taking children's wish lists. Holiday gift baskets will be available for last-minute gifts. Noir Nouveau will be available at all of our tasting rooms but Santa will only be in Baroda. |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
Round Barn Winery 10983 Hills Road Baroda, MI 49101 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Monica Roberts
Phone: 269-422-1617 Toll-free: 800-716-9463 Fax: 269-422-5038 Email: monica@roundbarnwinery.com Web: www.roundbarnwinery.com |
| Handicap access info: | Yes |
| Season's Greetings |
| Opening Date: | December 11, 2010 |
| Operating Hours: | 7:30pm |
| Event Description: | We're sending a musical Christmas card to you! Join SMSO and the Citadel Symphony Chorus for a spectacular holiday celebration, featuring lush symphonic arrangements of Christmas classics, fresh versions of your favorite carols, and many melodic surprises! Share the spirit of the season with your entire family, as you enjoy enchanting performances by the Symphony and the Citadel Symphony Chorus! |
| Admission: | Tickets for the Mainstage Series concerts are $36 for adults, $31 for seniors, and $8 for students. Subscriptions for the series are available as well as a Flex Pass, featuring four tickets to any of the Mendel Mainstage Series concerts. |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
LMC Mendel Center 2755 East Napier Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Promoter/Sponsoring Organization | |
| Event sponsored by: |
Southwest Michgian Symphony Orchestra 513 Ship St St. Joseph, MI 49085 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Mayatu Peabody
Email: mayatu@smso.org Web: www.smso.org |
| Men's Special Shopping Night |
| Opening Date: | December 15, 2010 |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
The Orchards Mall 1800 Pipestone Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: 269-927-4467
Web: www.theorchardsmall.com |
| Winter Break Time Travelers |
| Opening Date: | December 29, 2010 |
| Operating Hours: | 1-2:30pm |
| Event Description: |
Experience winter in years gone by with a fun and interactive tour through time. Designed for Ages 6-12; familys are welcome. (In case of inclement weather, this program will be held December 30, 1-2:30pm). |
| Admission: | Free |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
North Berrien Historical Museum 300 Coloma Ave. Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Tracy Gierada
Phone: 269-468-3330 Fax: 269-468-4083 Email: nbhs2@sbcglobal.net Web: www.northberrienhistory.org |
| Handicap access info: | yes |
| Driving directions: | The museum is located on Red Arrow Highway across from Coloma High School. Take I-94 to exit 39. Take a right after at the top of the ramp, then a left at the second stop light (W. St. Joseph St/Red Arrow Highway) |
| Event Promoter/Sponsoring Organization | |
| Event sponsored by: |
North Berrien Historical Society PO Box: 207 300 Coloma Ave. Coloma, MI 49038 |
| Event Sponsor Contact Info: |
Alex Gates
Phone: 269-468-3330 Fax: 269-468-4083 Email: agates@northberrienhistory.org Web: www.northberrienhistory.org |
| New Year's Eve Dance |
| Opening Date: | December 31, 2010 |
| Operating Hours: | Doors open at 6:00pm. |
| Event Description: |
Celebrate the New Year in style! Head out to the St. Joe Kickers Sport Club for an evening of fun. Enjoy listening and dancing to a live band from 8:00pm until 1:00am. Dinners and dessert are available for purchase from 7:00-8:30pm. Price includes live music, delicious appetizers and party favors. A cash bar will be available as well as champagne for purchase. Reservations are not required, but are suggested to reserve a table. |
| Admission: | $25.00 per person |
| Event Location | |
| Event held at: |
St. Joe Kickers Sport Club 2601 Hetler Drive Berrien Springs, MI 49103 |
| Event Location Contact Info: |
Phone: (269) 429-1057
Fax: (269) 684-7813 Email: SJKrental@comcast.net Web: www.stjoekickers.com |
| Handicap access info: | Yes |
| Driving directions: | On U.S. 31 between St. Joseph and Berrien Springs in Arden. One mile north of the bypass and 1 block north of Linco Road. |