Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org
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.
Thursday, December 27:
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.
Free Family Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
3:00 pm *Thursday*
Bring your friends, neighbors and family to the Frauenthal Theater for a FREE Family Movie featuring “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs!” No tickets are required. For more information call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Jazz Night Aedan McCauley Trio
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jazz Night with Aedan McCauley Trio at The Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St. Montague
Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
4:00 pm- 8:00pm
Experience the Hackley & Hume homes decorated beautifully for the holidays with period-appropriate artifacts and ornaments provided by Muskegon’s local community groups. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $10 per adult, $8 for seniors 65 and over or $5 for Kids ages 2-12. For more info., call 231-722-7578.
Friday, December 28:
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.
Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours
1:00 pm- 4:00pm
Experience the Hackley & Hume homes decorated beautifully for the holidays with period-appropriate artifacts and ornaments provided by Muskegon’s local community groups. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $10 per adult, $8 for seniors 65 and over or $5 for Kids ages 2-12. For more info., call 231-722-7578.
Swing Dance at 18th Amendment Spirits Co.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come 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 and details will be provided as they become available. For more information call (231) 375-5064.
Trinergy
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trinergy plays the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague
Open Mic Night
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Have a song you’ve been practicing? A poem you want to share? Dance moves? Jokes? Friday, December 28 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, it’s time for another Red Lotus Center for the Arts Open Mic Night! Come out and show off your stuff or just sit and be amazed, your choice! Any kind of talent is welcome –– songs, poems, readings, comedy, plays, dancing or whatever other skill you want to show off. They only ask that everyone remain mostly clothed and you don’t burn the place down. https://www.facebook.com/RedLotusMuskegon
Muskegon Lumberjacks Home Game
December 28 @ 7:00 pm – December 29 @ 7:00 pm
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. Friday and Saturday, December 28 and 29 at 7:15pm, come to the L.C. Walker Arena for Lumberjacks’ home games as they take on the Madison Capitols! For ticket information, contact asponaas@MuskegonLumberjacks.com or call 231-724-5225, ext. 259.
Saturday, December 29:
Muskegon Indoor Farmer’s Market
9:00am-1:00pm
The Muskegon Farmer’s Market continues year round inside at 242 W. Western Ave.
Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Home Game
7:15 pm
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States.to the L.C. Walker Arena for Lumberjacks’ home games as they take on the Madison Capitols! For ticket information, contact asponaas@MuskegonLumberjacks.com or call 231-724-5225, ext. 259.
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 30:
Latin Dance Party ~ Salsa Style
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to Unruly Brewing Company as MADLOS presents free Latin dance classes from 5:00pm – 6:00pm. They will keep the music on until 7:00pm so you can stay and practice what you’ve learned. Even if you already know Latin dance, come join the fun at 6:00pm. There is no cost for the lesson or dance, but they will accept donations to support Muskegon Child Abuse Council. It is not necessary to attend all dates and a partner is not required. Please join them for fun, good exercise, and a way to meet new and interesting people! Join MADLOS on Facebook to be notified of all of their dance events. Instructor: Florencia Manon Colella
Monday, December 31:
Reminder: Visit Muskegon office will be closed Monday December 31 and Tuesday January 1. We will open again Wednesday January 2 at 8:00am. Happy New Year to you and yours from Visit Muskegon.
New Year’s Eve Ballroom Package: Holiday Inn
Spend New Year’s Eve at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center with a wonderful all-inclusive package for 2 which includes:
• Overnight accommodations
• Champagne upon arrival
• Dinner Buffet
• Open bar from 9:00pm – 1:00am
• Balloon drop
• Champagne toast and midnight snacks
• Breakfast buffet New Year’s Day
• Late checkout of 1:00pm
• Photo booth with props
• Live entertainment by Great Scott
Packages start at $299.99 + tax. Make your reservation today by calling 231-722-0100.
Irish New Year’s Eve and NYE Happy Hour at Unruly
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
It’s an Irish New Year’s Eve and NYE Happy Hour at Unruly Brewing Co.! They’re “Dublin” your fun with the awesome Irish band, The Barley Saints. The festivities begin at 5:00pm and last until 7:30pm as they celebrate Irish New Year’s Eve at 7:00pm (which is midnight in Ireland). There is no cover charge and they’ll be offering $1 off drinks during this Irish Happy Hour. For more information call (231) 288-1068. This event will be followed by the magical Unruly New Year’s Eve Prom featuring Project 90: www.facebook.com/events/2242929189324578
New Year’s Eve Party at Rum Runners
6:00 pm – 1:00am
Rum Runners is located 12058 E. Apple Ave. Ravenna
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm/Happy Hour
• 7:00pm – 8:00pm/Taco Bar
• 8:00pm – Close/DJ and Entertainment
• 12:00am/ Champagne Toast
You’ll also enjoy 50/50 raffles, basket raffles, the Selfie Photo Booth and much more! Tickets are available at Rum Runners for $25 a couple in advance or $30 at the door. Single tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. All proceeds will benefit recreational clubs and local Ravenna groups supported by the (RABC) Ravenna Athletic Boost Club. For more information call 231-853-2223.
New Year’s Eve Party Package: Shoreline Inn
6:30 pm
The Shoreline Inn & the Lake House Waterfront Grille are offering a great New Year’s Eve Party Package! This all-inclusive package for two includes:
• overnight accommodation
• champagne upon arrival
• dinner buffet
• open bar from 9pm – 1am
• champagne toast
• midnight snacks
• balloon drop
• late check out of 1pm
• live entertainment from Pop Fiction
• breakfast buffet New Year’s Day
Guests must be 21 years of age. For more information or reservations call (231) 727-8483.
New Year’s Eve at Bella Maria’s
6:30pm
Ring in 2019 with appetizers, a prime rib dinner buffet, the ultimate dessert buffet and the world’s best Michael Jackson impersonator at Bella Maria’s! Tickets are $75 and can be purchased in advance by calling 231-563-6914. Movin’ Music will be providing dance music after the show!
Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Home Game
7:15 pm
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. Come to the L.C. Walker Arena for Lumberjacks’ home games as they take on the Chicago Steel! For ticket information, contact asponaas@MuskegonLumberjacks.com or call 231-724-5225, ext. 259.
New Year’s Eve Swing Dance Bash
8:00 pm
MADLOS is having a New Year’s Even Swing Dance party at 18th Amendment Spirits Co. Doors open at 8:00pm and the live band starts at 9:30pm. Food and drink specials will be offered. There is no cover charge and no reservations are needed. Don’t know how to swing dance? They’ve got you covered! They will have Swing Dance Parties on December 28 where you can take swing dance lessons with a special guest instructor just in from Argentina! Lessons begin at 8:00pm and open dancing starts at 9:00pm. These events are free, but there will be a tip jar to help you show your appreciation. MADLOS is the Facebook group: Muskegon Area Dance Lovers.
The Unruly Prom NYE 2018 w/ Project 90!
9:00 pm
Come to Unruly Brewing Co. for the Unruly Prom as Project 90 counts down to 2019 with all your favorite 90’s rock! Whether you enjoyed prom, hated it or didn’t attend, here’s your chance to ring in the New Year with a new prom, THE UNRULY PROM! Prom attire is encouraged; the decade is your choice! Tickets include party themed favors, a Polaroid photo, a champagne toast at midnight, barrel drop and live entertainment! Tickets are $10 and you must be 21 or older to attend. For more information call (231) 288-1068.
Cosmic Knot New Year’s Bash
9:30 pm
Come to The Platinum Room at Sherman Bowling Center for the “Cosmic Knot New Year’s Bash!” For more information, call (616) 570-8765.
Reminder: Visit Muskegon office will be closed Monday December 31 and Tuesday January 1. We will open again Wednesday January 2 at 8:00am. Happy New Year to you and yours from Visit Muskegon.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019:
45th Annual Sergeant Preston Yukon King Run
11:00 am
The 45th Annual Sergeant Preston Yukon King Run is happening New Year’s Day, January 1 beginning at 11:00am at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex inside Muskegon State Park! All ages are invited to choose from the challenging 6 Mile Run up Blockhouse Hill or the 5K Run/Walk which is flat and fast. Proceeds benefit the North Muskegon High School Athletic Booster Club.
Early registration postmarked before December 21 is:
• Individual $20 – No Shirt
• Individual $30 – with Shirt
Late registration after December 21
• Individual $25 – No Shirt
• Individual $35 – with Shirt
Family Rate (immediate family 3 or more)
• $15 each – No Shirt
• $25 each – with Shirt
Family rates are only available for Early Entry. There will be no Family Rate after December 21. Shirt availability not guaranteed after December 30. For more information on how to register, visit www.RunnersEdgeRaceTiming.com or visit the Facebook page link below
Wednesday, January 2, 2019:
White Lake Classical Series: Dr. Orion Rapp
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come to the Book Nook & Java Shop located at 8744 Ferry St., Montague for the White Lake Classical Series featuring Dr. Orion Rapp performing the music of Schumann, D’Indy, Paladilhe and Mozart! The cover charge is $5. Come early for dinner! Beginning at 6:15pm, enjoy the Southern Good Luck New Year’s Meal featuring ham, Hoppin’ John, greens, corn bread, a glass of house wine and Deep South Eggnog Bourbon Cake for only $17. For more information or to RSVP, call 231-894-5333.
Thursday, January 3, 2019:
Ice Skating Fundraiser for Relay for Life
January 3, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Bring the kiddos to the L.C. Walker Arena for an Ice Skating Fundraiser for Relay for Life! Tickets are only $5 per person which includes skate rental and are available at the door. All ages are welcome! All proceeds will go to Relay for Life which raises money for the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 1-800-227-2345.
Coming soon to Muskegon: Bobby Bones show at the Frauenthal Center January 5. One night only! Tickets are still available!
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