Events in December 2008
These are special events in the Holland Area. Click on dates in blue to view a list of events for that date or use the range fields to view a list of events for multiple dates. Words in blue are also links to more information about specific events and event locations.
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- Saturday September 06, 2008 - Sunday February 1, 2009
- Native Michigan: The Paintings of William Kubiak
- Holland Museum
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An authority on Great Lakes Native American life, Grand Rapids artist and journalist William J. Kubiak is the author of “Great Lakes Indians: A Pictorial Guide.” This exhibit will focus on his paintings showing tribal life scenes or portraits of Michigan…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Thursday November 06, 5:00 PM - Wednesday December 3, 2008, 5:30 PM
- "Red Rising" Debuting New Abstractions by Jennifer Gardiner
- The Nines Gallery
- The Nines Gallery is debuting a new collection of abstract prints and paintings by the Lakeshore's best known abstract artist: Jennifer Gardiner. "Red Rising" culminates an extremely creative year in the life of a multi-tasking artist, mother, spouse…
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http://www.theninesgallery.com • 616.392.3239
- Thursday November 13 - Monday December 1, 2008
- Introducing Mary Sundstrom
- Holland Area Arts Council
- Holland Area Arts Council instructor and local Grand Haven artist, Mary Sundstrom, offers a showing of her multimedia artwork inspired by the Grand River marsh and bayous. Mary also joins us as the Arts Council's new Program Director!
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http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
- Saturday November 15, 2008 - Sunday February 1, 2009
- Nicholas, The Saint: Images from the East
- Dutch WinterFest & Holidays in Downtown Holland Holland Museum
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For centuries Nicholas the Christian Saint, also known as Santa Claus, has been venerated by Orthodox and Catholics and honored by Protestants, for his faith and his example of generosity to those in need, especially children. A selection of Saint Nicholas…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Friday November 28 - Wednesday December 24, 2008
- Santa's House
- Dutch WinterFest & Holidays in Downtown Holland
- Enjoy a favorite holiday tradition and visit Santa in his Downtown Holland home on Eighth Street! Santa's House is located at Tree House Books in Downtown Holland. SANTA'S HOUSE DATES AND HOURS: Friday, November 28: 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday, November…
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http://www.downtownholland.com • 616.394.0000
- Saturday November 29 - Saturday December 13, 2008
- "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
- Holland Civic Theatre Dutch WinterFest & Holidays in Downtown Holland
- The Holland Civic Theatre presents this special holiday production for the entire family. In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inventively awful kids in history, the…
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http://www.hollandcivictheatre.org • 616.396.2021
- Monday December 01 - Wednesday December 24, 2008
- Holiday Art Market
- Holland Area Arts Council
- Grab your shopping list and bring it on down to the Holland Area Arts Council! Our Holiday market will open for the entire month of December, where local artists will display their work for you, fill up your holiday basket, and make perfect gifts for…
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http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
- Monday, December 01, 2008
- Knickerbocker Film Series: "Brick Lane"
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Nazneen's life is turned upside down at the tender age of seventeen. Forced into an arranged marriage to an older man, she exchanges her Bangladeshi village home for a block of flats in London's East End. In this new world, pining for her home and her…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts • 616.395.7403
- Monday, December 01, 2008, 8:00 PM
- Hope College Jazz Ensembles
- Butch's
- The evening will feature four ensembles: the Contemporary Ensemble, the Verve Ensemble, the Mainstream Ensemble and the Blue Note Ensemble. The groups were originally to have performed on campus on Nov. 10-11, but their appearances were postponed.
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http://www.hope.edu/arts
- Tuesday, December 02, 2008
- Knickerbocker Film Series: "Brick Lane"
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Nazneen's life is turned upside down at the tender age of seventeen. Forced into an arranged marriage to an older man, she exchanges her Bangladeshi village home for a block of flats in London's East End. In this new world, pining for her home and her…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts • 616.395.7403
- Tuesday December 02, 2008 - Friday January 2, 2009
- Lighting Up The Holidays
- Centennial Park Dutch WinterFest & Holidays in Downtown Holland
- Spend an evening strolling through Downtown Holland's beautiful Centennial Park, decorated for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and snowflakes. The Holland Board of Public Works continues to "light up the holidays" year after year.
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- Wednesday, December 03, 2008
- Knickerbocker Film Series: "Brick Lane"
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Nazneen's life is turned upside down at the tender age of seventeen. Forced into an arranged marriage to an older man, she exchanges her Bangladeshi village home for a block of flats in London's East End. In this new world, pining for her home and her…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts • 616.395.7403
- Wednesday, December 03, 2008, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
- Living A Low Stress Life
- Herrick District Library
- Learn how to de-stress your life with tips from Linda Anderson, author of four books on the subject of stress reduction. Lunch will be provided and autographed books will be available!
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- Wednesday, December 03, 2008, 8:30 - 10:30 PM
- Open Mic Night!
- Lemonjello's
- Come share poetry, songs, comedy, etc. Free to all.
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Wednesday, December 03, 2008, 9:00 PM
- Bill Cosby Ugly Sweater Party
- New Holland Brewing
- Wear your ugliest Cosby sweater. We will give away prizes for the ugliest sweater. Also, live jazz from Blue Coast Quintet. And winter cocktails and Cabin Fever to keep you warm.
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- Thursday, December 04, 2008, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- "Christmas at the Lake " Home Tour
- Visit 5 beautiful north side homes festively decorated for the holidays by the Holland Garden Club. Tickets - $12 in advance purchased from a Garden Club Member, Eastern Floral, Jonkers Garden Center, or Van Wieren's Hardware. $15 day of tour at each…
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616.399.2323
- Thursday, December 04, 2008
- Knickerbocker Film Series: "Brick Lane"
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Nazneen's life is turned upside down at the tender age of seventeen. Forced into an arranged marriage to an older man, she exchanges her Bangladeshi village home for a block of flats in London's East End. In this new world, pining for her home and her…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts • 616.395.7403
- Thursday December 04 - Wednesday December 31, 2008
- Holland Public Schools Exhibit
- Holland Area Arts Council
- Stop by the Zobkiw Gallery to take a look at the great works of art from Holland Public School students.
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http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
- Thursday, December 04, 2008
- Christmas Musical: "Word on the Street"
- Ridge Point Community Church
- What if Joseph and Mary lived in a modern-day setting? This Christmas musical takes people on a journey with Joseph and Mary from their courtship, their fear and doubt, to their acceptance and anticipation of what was to be. “Word on the Street” gives…
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http://www.ridgepoint.org/bigevents_more.php?id=7448_0_26_0_M
- Thursday, December 04, 2008, 8:00 PM
- "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
- Holland High School Performing Arts Center
- Holland High School's Fall theatre production.
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http://www.hollandtheatre.org
- Thursday, December 04, 2008, 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Rockstar Karaoke Every Thursday Night
- Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
- Join us for Ladies Night and Rockstar Karaoke every Thursday night! Get on stage and sing with a live band. Great drink specials and 1/2 off pizzas from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am.
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616.396.0600
- Friday, December 05, 2008
- Knickerbocker Film Series: "Brick Lane"
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Nazneen's life is turned upside down at the tender age of seventeen. Forced into an arranged marriage to an older man, she exchanges her Bangladeshi village home for a block of flats in London's East End. In this new world, pining for her home and her…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts • 616.395.7403
- Friday, December 05, 2008, 12:00 - 8:00 PM
- Live Nativity at the Critter Barn
- Critter Barn
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Imagine what the first Christmas was like with the help of live animals, costumed characters, angels, music and story-telling, photography of the Holy Land, plus lots of hands-on fun in a heated barn!
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http://www.critterbarn.org • 616.748.1110
- Friday, December 05, 2008
- "From the Land" Featuring Kathleen Putnam and Jeff Blandford
- The Framing Studio The Nines Gallery
- “From the Land" an art show of "giveable" paintings by Kathleen Putnam and ceramics by Jeff Blandford opens Friday, December 5, 2008 with an Artist’s Reception from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The show will feature new landscapes and still life by Putnam and…
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http://www.theninesgallery.com • 616.392.3239
- Friday, December 05, 2008, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
- Christmas at the Cappon and Settlers Houses
- Cappon House Museum Dutch WinterFest & Holidays in Downtown Holland Settlers House Museum
- Experience these two historic museums in all their Christmas finery, from the simple, natural decorations of the Settlers House to the ornate and opulent Victorian dressings of the Cappon House.
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- Friday, December 05, 2008, 7:00 PM
- Avalon School Of The Arts: "The Nutcracker"
- Avalon School Of The Arts presents "The Nutcracker," a children's play with music and dance. The performance will take place at Cityside Middle School, 320 Main Street in Zeeland. For more information, or to purchase tickets contact the Avalon School…
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616.738.6495
- Friday, December 05, 2008, 7:00 PM
- Avalon School Of The Arts: "The Nutcracker"
- Avalon School Of The Arts presents "The Nutcracker," a children's play with music and dance. The performance will take place at Cityside Middle School, 320 Main Street in Zeeland. For more information, or to purchase tickets contact the Avalon School…
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616.738.6495
- Friday, December 05, 2008, 8:00 PM
- "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
- Holland High School Performing Arts Center
- Holland High School's Fall theatre production.
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http://www.hollandtheatre.org
- Friday, December 05, 2008, 8:30 PM
- Horse in the Sea + Valentiger + Alex James Karpicke
- Lemonjello's
- Horse in the Sea (from Chicago). Valentiger (formerly known as Happy Hour). Alex James Karpicke (up and coming Michigan folk songwriter). These three artists will be teaming up to bring us a night of folk-meets-indie-pop that will only make you crave…
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Saturday, December 06, 2008, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Christmas Sports Card & Collectibles Show
- Holland Civic Center
- Annual Christmas show featuring sports memorabilia and NASCAR items, as well as gifts for non-sports fans.
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616.772.1292
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