Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org
Monday, December 17:
Team Trivia Game Show
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.
Color Me Calm
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Do you need a little down time? Coloring can be so relaxing, even for adults. Monday, December 17 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, enjoy an evening at Hackley Public Library coloring and conversing with this free Adult Coloring Program. Materials and snacks will be provided! For more information call (231) 722-8000.
Black Man Film Premier
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
You’re invited to the Frauenthal Theater for the Black Man Film Premier! In partnership with the Muskegon Museum of Art, Jon Covington presents “Black Man,” a feature length documentary that tells the stories of the men behind the MMA’s exhibition of photography by Jerry Taliaferro, SONS: Seeing the African American Male. The film is a kaleidoscope of raw, riveting, and candid conversations with black men about their lives, their loves, their losses, their America. Close to three dozen men share their perspectives of the everyday black man in ways we’ve not seen on film. Muskegon is the backdrop for Black Man, but the stories are Any Town, USA. Free admission is courtesy of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. For more information call (231) 722-9750.
Sensory Santa Experience
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Come to Jumpin’ Jupiter Skate Center for the Sensory Santa Experience Skate Night! This is a special night for special kids open to all children and adults with special needs and/or sensory development differences. Sensory nights have limited participation in order to minimize crowds. There’ll be soft music, no flashing lights and a patient and understanding Santa! You are welcome to stay for their Christian Music Skate Night (immediately following) at no additional charge. This will be a great social environment where special kids can gain balance and coordination in a judgment-free zone. All abilities are welcome and all children must be accompanied by a parent! Admission is $3. Regular skate rental is $4, roller blade rental is $5 and premium rental is $6. You are of course, welcome to bring your own roller skates or roller blades. Parents and children under 32” are free to watch. Everyone else entering facility will be charged admission whether skating or watching. For more information, call (231) 773-5538.
Tuesday, December 18:
Feeding the Soul of the City: Christmas at the Organ
12:00 pm
Come to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Muskegon for the “Feeding the Soul of the City” free lunchtime concert featuring “Christmas at the Organ” with Caron Farmer, a traditional program of solo organ music devoted to the Christmas season! For more information, call 231-722-2112. The Sanctuary will be open for prayer and personal meditation from 10:00am – 12:00pm. At noon, there will be a gathering for a 10 minute inter-faith celebration of prayer. This is open to all faiths. The concerts are free and open to the public. A soup and sandwich lunch is available for a small price or you may bring your own lunch. To join their mailing list for Feeding the Soul of the City, contact Elizabeth at ebsnflows@gmail.com.
Western Michigan Christian High School Christmas Collage
7:00 pm
Bring the family to Muskegon’s beautiful Frauenthal Theater for the Western Michigan Christian High School Christmas Collage! Make this beautiful concert part of your holiday season tradition as the music departments from Western MI Christian High School bring you the sounds of the Christmas Season. Tickets are $12.00. For more info call the box office at 231-727-8001.
West Michigan Junior Strings Winter Recital: FREE
7:00 pm
The 10th annual West Michigan Junior Strings Winter Recital will be presented at Montague United Methodist Church. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. The West Michigan Junior Strings is a program of the White Lake Music Society, offering private study, group classes and recitals. For more information please visit www.whitelakemusic.org.
Wednesday, December 19:
The Muskegon Piano Bar
6:30pm
Do you enjoy Dueling Pianos? If so, come and check out Dueling Piano player Billy Ryan at The Sherman Bowling Center for sing-a-long out loud fun and comedy.
The Piano Shows starts at 6:30pm every Wednesday and Thursday and at 8:00pm Fridays and Saturdays. Visit them on Facebook.com/MuskegonPianoBar for more information.
Thursday, December 20:
The Muskegon Piano Bar
6:30pm
Do you enjoy Dueling Pianos? If so, come and check out Dueling Piano player Billy Ryan at The Sherman Bowling Center for sing-a-long out loud fun and comedy.
The Piano Shows starts at 6:30pm every Wednesday and Thursday and at 8:00pm Fridays and Saturdays. Visit them on Facebook.com/MuskegonPianoBar for more information.
Friday, December 21:
The Muskegon Piano Bar
7:30pm
Do you enjoy Dueling Pianos? If so, come and check out Dueling Piano player Billy Ryan at The Sherman Bowling Center for sing-a-long out loud fun and comedy.
The Piano Shows starts at 6:30pm every Wednesday and Thursday and at 8:00pm Fridays and Saturdays. Visit them on Facebook.com/MuskegonPianoBar for more information.
Swing Dance at 18th Amendment Spirits Co.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bring your dance partner to 18th Amendment Spirits Co. for swing dancing! They have a professional instructor from Argentina coming in to teach. Lessons are from 8:00pm – 9:00pm. They will keep the music on until at least 10:00pm. Let’s make it a party! Stay and practice what you’ve learned. If you already know how to swing dance, come join them at 9:00pm for the only opportunity in Muskegon for this venue. Take these lessons to prepare for a Swing Dance New Year’s Eve Party they’re planning. They will have a live band for this special night. For more information call (231) 375-5064.
Muskegon Risers Soccer Home Game –vs- Cincinnati Swerve
7:00 pm
Muskegon Risers SC strives to represent the spirit of our area’s people in past, present and future tense. Catch the MKG Riser’s playing home against Cincinnati Swerve at the L.C. Walker Arena on Friday, December 21 at 7:15pm! You may purchase your ticket online or on game day at the field. All home games are $9. For more information, call the arena at (231) 726-2400
Saturday, December 22:
Muskegon Indoor Farmer’s Market
9:00am-1:00pm
The Muskegon Farmer’s Market continues year round inside at 242 W. Western Ave.
Cigar Rolling Demonstration at Pigeon Hill
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jorge’s Cigars will be back in the Pigeon Hill Brewery Company taproom demonstrating the art of properly rolling a cigar by hand. You will have the opportunity to learn everything about the process, from the planting of seeds to the point of enjoying a well-rolled cigar. Jorge is a cigar roller who loves to discuss the passion, history, and culture of the famous Cuban cigar brands. Cigars will also be available for purchase from Jorge with cash or credit.
PLEASE NOTE: Pigeon Hill Brewery Company is a non-smoking location. While they certainly enjoy the occasional cigar, they ask that you enjoy yours at home in order to ensure a family-friendly atmosphere. For more information call (231) 375-5184.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon! Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s! You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village. For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.
The Muskegon Piano Bar
7:30pm
Do you enjoy Dueling Pianos? If so, come and check out Dueling Piano player Billy Ryan at The Sherman Bowling Center for sing-a-long out loud fun and comedy.
The Piano Shows starts at 6:30pm every Wednesday and Thursday and at 8:00pm Fridays and Saturdays. Visit them on Facebook.com/MuskegonPianoBar for more information.
Sunday, December 23:
Reminder: Visit Muskegon office will be closed Monday December 24 and Tuesday December 25. We will open again Wednesday December 26 at 8:00am. Happy Holidays to you and yours from Visit Muskegon.
Monday, December 24:
Christmas Eve at the Frauenthal:FREE for Everyone!
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join Port City Church for Christmas Eve at the Frauenthal! This is a free program with no ticket required. Enjoy your favorite Christmas songs led by some of the Lakeshore’s most inspirational musicians and listen to a message that will draw you into the Christmas story like never before. For more information call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Tuesday, December 25:
Happy Holidays from Visit Muskegon!
Wednesday, December 26:
The Muskegon Piano Bar
6:30pm
Do you enjoy Dueling Pianos? If so, come and check out Dueling Piano player Billy Ryan at The Sherman Bowling Center for sing-a-long out loud fun and comedy.
The Piano Shows starts at 6:30pm every Wednesday and Thursday and at 8:00pm Fridays and Saturdays. Visit them on Facebook.com/MuskegonPianoBar for more information.
Coming soon to Muskegon: Bobby Bones show at the Frauenthal Center January 5. One night only! Tickets are still available!
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