Past Events in Chelsea, Michigan
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Happy Holidays!
Thank you for a wonderful year! This site would not exist without
all the ideas, questions and events that come from the people here
in the Chelsea community!
May each of you have a peaceful and happy holiday season.
December 2006
Chelsea's Hometown Holiday - 12/1 through 12/3
This annual event kicks off the holiday season in
Chelsea. Featuring a variety of activities for the family including visits
with Santa, the light parade, tree lighting ceremony, holiday concerts,
merchants offering special treats and events, and more. See the Chelsea
Festivals & Events website for details.
McKune Memorial Open House Community Celebration -
12/1 and 12/2
At long last, the new Chelsea Library is open! Join
the library and the community during Chelsea's Hometown Holiday weekend
for special events, refreshments and music on both Friday and Saturday.
Some of the events include concert choirs, balloon animals and face painting,
pianists Megan Emberton and Brian Brill, special storytimes, and of course
a ribbon cutting ceremonies which will take place at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
on Saturday afternoon. Visit the Chelsea
District Library website for the full line up of events during their
Open House Celebration.
16th Annual Madrigal Dinner - 12/1 and 12/2
Chelsea High School’s Vocal Music Program invites
you to their Madrigal Dinner, where guests are treated like royalty at
a formal dinner set during the Renaissance in a Medieval castle. Directed
by Steve Heinz, a royal court, minstrels, troubadours, servants, beggars
and a jester present a comedic play and concert of beautiful seasonal
music. Held at Pierce Lake Elementary School at 6 p.m. For more information,
call Linda at (734) 475-4524 or visit
the Madrigal Dinner web page
"Friends of the 4 Friends" Holiday Show & Sale
- 12/2
Unique gifts and high quality wares from local artists
and artisans including Marsi Darwin, Marlene Dusbiber, Tracy Gallup,
Susan Ogden and many more. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Service Building,
Chelsea Fairgrounds. Visit
the "4 Friends" web page for more information, or call
475-2159.
"Winter Wonderland" Holiday Dance Show
- 12/2
Dancer's Edge studio in Dexter presents this year's
annual holiday show, "Winter Wonderland" at the Chelsea High
School Auditorium at 6 p.m. Visit
the Dancer's Edge website for details and ticket information.
Skate with Santa – 12/2
Come skate with Santa and have your picture taken
at The Arctic Coliseum. Enjoy an afternoon of on-ice games including
building snowmen, sledding and skating with Santa Claus. Held from 1:15-2:45
p.m. Admission includes picture, skating, snacks, games and surprises.
For more information visit www.arcticcoliseum.net or
call (734) 433-4444.
Sixth Annual Advent by Candlelight event for Women
- 12/2 and 12/3
Join us before the holiday rush to enjoy music, desserts
by candlelight and socializing. Saturday evening features guest speaker
Elaine Bickel, who will lead a discussion about how we receive "Gifts
from God". On Sunday, the discussion will be how to "Fear Not".
Held on Saturday 7 til 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 til 4. at Our Savior
Lutheran Church [see Places to Worship].
Child care available upon request. Call (734) 475-1404 to register or
for more information.
Christmas On The Farm - 12/2 and 12/3
The Waterloo Area Historical Society will host its
annual Christmas on the Farm and at Dewey School from 10 til 4 on Saturday
and noon til 4 on Sunday. This re-creation of the holiday's traditions
will include tours of the historic buildings, hand-crafted greens, homemade
baked goods, and gift items for purchase. Refreshments and live music
will be also be offered. For more information, call (517) 596-2254, or
visit www.waterloofarmmuseum.org.
Holiday Concert with the Chelsea Chamber Players
and Chelsea High School Students- 12/3
Celebrate Hometown Holidays with the Chelsea Chamber
Players as they join with Chelsea High School students to present a free
concert at the historic Chelsea Depot at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Featuring
a string orchestra playing J. S. Bach double violin concerto with
Paula Elliott and Ian Cumming violin soloists, Holberg Suite, Mozart's
Serenata Notturno and a Christmas carol sing-a-long. Visit the Chelsea
Chamber Players website www.chelseachamberplayers.com for
more information.
Vive La Femme! - 12/3
A mind, body, spirit celebration day for women held
at the Tree of Life Studio from 9 til 5:30. Join the community for a
day of yoga, singing from Rwanda, "laughing for no reason",
West African drum and dance workshops, and lunch. Drums are available
rent, and you can either bring your own yoga mat or use one of ours.
For more information or to register, call Dori at (734) 475-1836 or email dori@likewaterdrumworks.com.
Historic Chelsea: Now and Then - 12/4
Join John Frank and Preservation Chelsea to learn
about the history of the McKune Memorial Library building as well as
other historic buildings along Main Street and in the downtown area.
Held at 7 p.m. at the library.
Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or
call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
Boy Scout Poinsettias and Wreath Sale - thru
12/7
Boy Scout Troop #425 has fresh wreaths, swags, garland
(all made locally) for sale through Dec. 7 and poinsettias to order through
a local greenhouse until Dec 4 (delivery Dec 11). Visit them at Chelsea
State Bank, corner of US12 and S. Main, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Or contact the Troop's Holiday Greens Coordinators at (734) 475-5865.
A visit with Poet Saleem Peeradina - 12/7
The author of three books of poetry, Peeradina has
been described by the Journal of South Asian Literature as a gifted poet
who has the “ability to visualize a situation or scene in strong,
concrete images.” His most recent work, "Oceans in My
Yard," is a well-written memoir about growing up in Bombay in the
60s. Held at 7 p.m. at the library.
Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or
call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
Barefoot Boogie - 12/8
Join the folks at the Tree of Life Studio for a free,
monthly dance party where you'll enjoy an evening of expression in movement.
Experience new music, new friends, and open minds as you mingle, move,
and just have fun. All ages welcome. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cafe open for
purchasing teas and smoothies. For more information, visit the Tree
of Life Studio website or call (734) 433-0697.
The Nutcracker Ballet - 12/8, 12/9 and 12/10
Youth Dance Theater members perform Tchaikovsky's
classic holiday ballet, choreographed by Wendi DuBois at Chelsea High
School. This year's shows will be on Dec. 8 (7:30 p.m.), Dec. 9 (2:00
and 7:30 p.m.) and Dec. 10 (2:00 p.m.) Tickets go on sale in October. See
the Youth Dance Theater's website for more information.
6-11 Club at the Library - 12/11
It’s fun, creative and educational. Check out
the library's fun program for kids ages 6-11. Explore a theme each time
with crafts, stories, movies, snacks, and all kids of great activities.
The theme for this meeting is "Dragons!". Held from 4 til 5
p.m. at the library.
Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or
call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
Film Screening: InZer0 - 12/13
Check out this hip, new science fiction series filmed
in Detroit. InZer0, created by local filmmaker Jamie Sonderman,
is the story of an ambitious, but simple, courier weaving his way through
a dangerous city in a post-apocalyptic world. The future of the human
race is at stake as the population has been decimated and can no longer
reproduce. Join us for a viewing of the first six episodes followed
by a discussion with the director. Held at 7 p.m. at the library.
Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or
call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
Paws to Read - 12/15
Kids are invited to sign up for a 10 minute reading
time to read a book or story to Cassie the Library Dog at McKune Memorial
Library from 3:30 til 5:00. Studies show that when kids read to a certified
therapy dog, they become better readers. Call the library at (734) 475-8732
to register.
Senior Movie and Discussion Series: Munich -
12/15
This movie discussion series with the library's Bill
Harmer, continues with Munich. Watch a great movie, enjoy drinks
and snacks (bring a lunch if you'd like) and then stay for a lively discussion.
Held at the library at 1 p.m. Also on 12/15.
Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or
call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
Hope Clinic - 12/16
The Hope Clinic provides health care and screenings
for people with no insurance on the second Saturday of each month from
9 a.m. - noon at Faith In Action. Call (734) 475-3305 for more information.
Horse Cave Trio – 12/16
Horse Cave Trio is playing at Chelsea Lanes from 9 – midnight
this Saturday. This power trio plays roots, blues, and hillbilly rock
with a downright sassy attitude. The dance floor will be jumpin’ when
these guys hit the stage! Contact Chelsea
Lanes for more information.
Holiday Skating Exhibition 12/17
See the Arctic Coliseum skaters from every level perform
in a holiday exhibition on ice. In addition, there will be local Chelsea
singers performing holiday songs. The show begins at 2:30 pm. Admission
is a canned good, dog/cat food, or $1 to go to charity. Call (734) 433-4444
for more information.
Balafon Class taught by Ryan Edwards of
Like Water - 12/17
Enjoy an introduction, or a continuing study into
the sweet and funky music of the balafon – a West African marimba.
The instructor, Ryan Edwards of Like Water Drumworks, has studied the
music of West Africa for nearly 10 years and has traveled extensively
in West Africa. Class for beginners is held from 3 til 4:30 and the intermediate
class is from 4:30 til 6. Registration is necessary, and space is limited.
Call 734-475-3158 or email tom@likewaterdrumworks.com to
register. Additional class takes place on 1/14.
Books & Banter Discussion Group - 12/18
This monthly book discussion group, hosted by Michaelina
Brown, is held on the third Thursday of each month. December's book is Teacher
Man by Frank McCourt. Held at McKune Memorial Library from 1:30
til 3:00. Visit Chelsea
Library's website for more information.
Twas the Week before Christmas Storytime - 12/20
and 12/21
Join Miss Jackie at the library for a special holiday
storytime for little ones and their parent, grandparent, or other special
person. Kids will enjoy a special crafts and treats, too. Held from
6 til 7 p.m. at McKune Memorial Library.
On-Ice Beach Party 12/29
It's the middle of winter! Bring back the fun and
sun of the beach at The Arctic Coliseum's beach party on-ice, with a
DJ, limbo contests, beach balls, and plenty of fun and games for all
to enjoy. For the hockey players, there will be an on-ice diving and
surfing competition and an air hockey tournament. For more information
visit www.arcticcoliseum.net or
call (734) 433-4444.
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