Sunset Coast Michigan

LIGHTS at Fernwood Botanical Garden
2022-12-01 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-12-02 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-12-03 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-12-04 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI, 49120, United States
LIGHTS at Fernwood is returning to the garden for the 2022 holiday season.
From Friday, November 25, through Sunday, January 1, LIGHTS will magically illuminate evenings at Fernwood once again with a professionally designed show featuring two extravagant light tunnels, three warm fire pits, a fun winter craft station, nature-inspired light sculptures, festive music and sounds, and more!
Visitors are sure to make bright memories during the most magical garden lights Southwest Michigan has to offer this holiday season, while enjoying hot chocolate, other seasonal drinks and snacks, as well as festive light-up merchandise for all ages!
Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged, as each available time slot is limited. Several nights were fully sold out in 2021. Parking is included in the ticket price.
Fernwood Members are now able to purchase tickets ahead of the general public. Members also receive their 20% discount on regular adult tickets using a special promo code. If you are currently an active Fernwood member, and have not received the promo code – give us a call! After verifying your membership, we would be happy to share the code with you.
TICKETS
Adult $15 ($12 Adult Member)
Youth (3-12) $8
Children 2 and under FREE

FAMILY NIGHT THURSDAY
Adult $10
Youth (3-12) $5
Children 2 & under FREE

TICKET TIMES for ENTRY
5:30 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm

Hey Women Entrepreneurs Let's Meetup for Holiday Networking - Dec. 1
2022-12-01 16:00 - 18:00 | 620 W Edison Rd suite 132, 620 W Edison Rd suite 132, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, us
Hey Women Entrepreneurs Let’s Meetup for Holiday Networking
Network. Connect. Collaborate. Create.
You’re invited to this fun, festive, holiday event. No RSVP Required, just come on by we’ll celebrate our success together!
* Gift Bags
* Discount Vouchers
* Catered Event
Date: Thursday, December 1st
Time: 4 – 6 pm
Meetup Host: Dr. Stephen Zucker
Plastic Surgery Center P.C.
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Location: St. Andrews Plaza
620 West Edison Rd. Suite 132
Mishawaka, IN
This is a women mingle, connection, business building networking event
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Children of Eden Jr, presented by CMW
2022-12-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | The Mendel Center Mainstage at Jenkins Theater, 2755 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
Children’s Music Workshop presents Children of Eden Jr at the Mendel Center!
Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in a new adaptation of Stephen Schwartz’s epic and heartfelt musical. From musical theatre greats, Stephen Schwartz and John Caird, comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith … not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. As generations pass, faith and loyalty are tested, but the bonds of family and love remain strong.
Bring the whole family for en evening of fun!
Tickets are $10 a piece, seniors and students: $6
Children’s Music Workshop is a Berrien County based organization that provides theatrical productions for children of any ethnic, cultural and economic background, grades 1-12, in a nurturing, safe atmosphere of wholesome activity. They help children build confidence and self-esteem, while learning teamwork and the joy of expressing themselves through dance, music and drama and community service.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2019 {presented by Hallmark Channel}
2022-12-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
“Christmas Eve and Other Stories” began this rock theater concert format, bringing this orchestra and their fans closer than anyone ever thought possible. The Winter 2019 Tour of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra has all new staging and effects; you do not want to miss this! Help ring in the Christmas season with one of the greatest concerts in the world. This multi-generational, sensory extravaganza will tour North America from November 13th – December 30th, with two fantastical performances right here in Michigan on Sunday, December 1st.
Tickets go on sale September 13th, watch your calendars!

A Steamed Nutcracker
2022-12-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mendel Center Mainstage at Jenkins Theater, 2755 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
In June of 2015, the Citadel Dance Department presented an all new ballet written and produced by Director of Dance, Lari Lawrence-Gist, entitled “Steamed”. We introduced the audience to the main character, Sansa, who traveled thru time to try to prevent the destruction of the Earth at the hands of corrupt scientists who cared more for their inventions than that of the health and safety of the environment.
In this Steampunk version of the classic “Nutcracker”, our heroine continues her journey. Sansa returns home to celebrate the holidays with her friends and family “a long time ago”. The Seer has forseen a great betrayal and comes to warn Sansa, but Sansa banishes her before she can show her the prophesy. The pirates ascend upon her home in the sky (a zeppelin) and a battle ensues. Sansa battles her enemies bravely, but during the action she is knocked unconscious. Her dreams are a Steampunk fantasy where all the characters of “Steamed” appear in extraordinary scenes. When she wakes, she must face the Seer and apologize for not listening before the Seer and her timekeepers send her and her loved ones reeling thru time once more.
Two performances, 2pm matinee and evening show at 7:30pm

Light Up the Bluff
2022-12-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Lake Bluff Park, 300 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
The annual tree lighting and Light Up the Bluff will be Friday, December 2nd at 6:00pm at Lake Bluff Park. The tree is located at Broad St & Lake Blvd. The St Joseph High School Choir will sing carols at 6:00pm, followed by the tree lighting and bluff lights at 6:30pm.

Jeff Tweedy Live at The Acorn Theater w/Free Range (SOLD OUT)
2022-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | The Acorn Theater, 107 Generation Drive, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
As the founding member and leader of the Grammy Award winning American rock band Wilco, and before that the cofounder of the alt-country band Uncle Tupelo, Jeff Tweedy is one of contemporary music’s most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers.

Jeff has released three solo albums, written original songs for eleven Wilco albums, and is the author of two New York Times’ Bestsellers, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back): A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco, etc. and How To Write One Song. Jeff’s third and most recent solo album, Love Is The King, released in 2020. He lives in Chicago with his family.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 30th at 11am ET.

Christmas Cookie Decorating and Hot Cocoa Bar
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Culinary Cottage at The Market, 301 Main Street, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Decorate cookies and enjoy an amazing hot cocoa bar! We take on the mess, you take on the sweetness of the season. Different shapes and sizes of baked cookies to chose from. We provide colored icing, piping bags, and beautiful decorations, along with take home boxes. Price includes 12 undecorated cookies. All cookie decorators also received a cup of hot coco while decorating. Additional cups available for purchase.
For a good day: come to our cookie decorating fun and then take in the Reindog Holiday Parade!

Reindog Hopliday Parade 2022
2022-12-03 12:00 - 15:30 | St. Joe Welcome Center, 301 State Street, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
The annual Reindog Holiday parade is a great time for all. This event features dressed up pets and their owners in a variety of holiday garb. Be prepared to see all kinds of costumes from “Santa Bernards” to “Reindeer Rottweilers” – definitely a must-see event! The event also marks the arrival of Santa. After the parade, children can share their wish lists with Santa at Santa’s House.
PARTICIPANT INFO:
Those who wish to participate in the parade MUST register in advance at stjoetoday.com/reindog or day of at the Welcome Center. Cost: $5/pet – additional pets $3 each. If you’re looking to take home a prize, judging begins at 1:00p and ends at 2:45p right outside the Welcome Center. The parade will kick off at 3:00p, participants are asked to line up at the corner of Elm & State Streets by 2:50p.
Day-Of-Registration: 12:00p-2:45p (Welcome Center)
Judging: 1:00p-2:45p (Outside of Welcome Center)
Parade Start: 3:00p (Corner of State & Elm)
2022 FAQ Sheet

Hike on the Dunewood Trace and beyond, Dunes National Park
2022-12-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Beverly Shores, Beverly Shores, IN, United States
this event will be sponsored jointly with Rick’s Hiking and Fun Group https://www.meetup.com/Ricks-Hiking-Fun-Group/ .
dear friends–
we will meet at 12 N EST at the Beverly Shores South Shore line parking lot. though we will not be using the train, the lot is never full, and i’ve never heard of anyone’s having problems parking there, but if you are uneasy about that, park at the Great Marsh trail lot, a couple blocks to the north, and walk to the South Shore parking lot by 12:00.
note, however, that the Great Marsh parking lot is a fee area, so you will need a permit to hang on your mirror (you can purchase one at the Marathon station on the corner–but not cheap).
there is a washroom at the South Shore train station on Broadway, north of the tracks. if you use it, be sure to wear a mask. because of construction, there is a chance that this washroom could be closed. if so, there is also a washroom at the Marathon station at the corner.
getting people together and ready to hike will take a little while, but let’s be moving by 11:30.
we will all start out together from the South Shore line parking lot, cross US 12, enter the campground, turn right, and walk to the trailhead of the Dunewood Trace.
make a careful note of HOW TO GET BACK TO YOUR CAR, cause we may not all be coming back together.
we will take a there-and-back hike on the Dunewood Trace starting from the National Park campground. at 2.5 miles, we will reach the Great Lakes Science Center. there are washrooms there also.
for those who wish to turn back there, you may return the same way we came, and arrive back at our cars with a total hike of 5 miles. but if you want a somewhat longer hike and some variety, you may cross route 12 and walk north to the Calumet Trail, turn right and return to the train station by a different way. depending on the weather, sometimes there is standing water on this gravel trail.
but you also may continue west on the Glenwood Dunes trail as far as you want to go, up to a round trip total of 13 miles.
if you want to go beyond the Great Lakes center, take the nature trail west till it ends. the Glenwood Dunes trail will pick up there, and you may continue west. this is actually a network of trails, so consult the map, or take a photo of the sign at the Great Lakes center so you don’t go astray.
the Glenwood Dunes trail is an inland route at the Indiana Dunes National Park. It is a gentle walk without any steep climbs thru a quiet land of pine forests, rushing streams, and rolling terrain.
The Glenwood dunes towered much higher on the lakefront a few thousand years ago, but time and the elements have lowered the elevation, and muted the terrain to what it is now. these dunes are the first level back from the current lakeshore.
i’m expecting people to self-sort into small groups, hike as far and as fast as they wish, and turn back wherever they want. this will eliminate the frequent problem of accommodating people of various hiking abilities and preferences.
i expect most of us will meet at the Great Lakes center, where we can check in and regroup, but we don’t have to. if you’re in your zone, just continue on at whatever pace you wish, and turn back when you want to.
since we won’t all go the entire distance on this trail, i encourage you to TAKE and POST pictures. if you don’t know how post, please text them to me, and i will post them for you. i would appreciate if you would drop a comment telling me how far everyone went, and what you think of the idea of this hike.
here is a chart of various turn around points, and how long your round trip hike will be employing each option:
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Great Lakes Science Center 5.0 miles
Teale rd 7.0 miles
Furnessville rd 8.0 miles
Hadenfelt rd 9.0 miles
Tremont rd 11.0 miles
50 E rd 13.0 miles
Make sure to check the weather on the day of the event and dress appropriately http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Beverly+Shores+IN+46301 . Be sure to bring along plenty of water (preferably 2 quarts), and a snack which we will eat along the way.
i will pass a hat for a small donation to cover expenses: mostly, this is the cost of using the meetup website, but sometimes I need some dinero to pay for occasional gifts to neighbors who let us use their parking, prizes for contests, etc. as long as i can cover this with people putting $2-3 in a can, i prefer not doing anything more binding or complicated.
if anyone else wants to organize a restaurant visit, go right ahead, but regretfully, i am not comfortable doing it myself yet. i haven’t dined indoors since 2/22/2020.
please bring a mask in case there will be times when we might need one. also bring hand sanitizer.
if you have Covid-19 (or any other contagious disease), with or without symptoms, please DO NOT ATTEND.
if you have Covid-19 symptoms, whether you’ve been tested or not, please DO NOT ATTEND.
hope to see you there,
Rick

The Nutcracker Ballet
2022-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-03 16:30 - 18:30 | New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 1112 E. Clay Street, New Buffalo, MI, 49117, United States
‘A young girl’s holiday gift will come to life and take her on a fairy tale adventure through a magical kingdom, and you can come along. Scurrying mice will battle brave soldiers, snowflakes will dance, and little sweets will steal your heart. This dreamy version of The Nutcracker features students from Harbor Country and is not to be missed!’
Southold Dance Theatre and The Pokagon Fund invite you to welcome the Christmas season in style and tradition. The New Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center hosts this wonderful performance every year, and your seat is waiting for you!
Tickets are free for residents of Chikaming, New Buffalo, and Three Oaks Townships. For all others, there is a nominal admission fee.
Tickets are available only on the day of the show at the Performing Arts Center.

Brunch with Santa
2022-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Plank’s Tavern on the Water, 800 Whitwam Drive, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
Join us on Sunday, December 4th for Brunch with Santa 9AM-3PM. Brunch buffet will be in the Harborview Ballroom located on the 2nd floor of the Inn with a la carte menu available in Plank’s Tavern. Brunch buffet will feature Breakfast Action Stations, Carved Meat Stations, Dessert Stations, and more. 6 or more guests required for Brunch buffet. Reservations are required for the Brunch buffet by calling 269-408-9108. Kids young and old can visit with Santa, timing for Santa, to be determined
Contact: Plank’s Tavern | (269) 408 9108
