5 Art Events In Detroit This Week is a roundup of some of the best artistic spots in the city, and this week we’re featuring our top 5 events for December 9-15. Check back with us every week for the most interesting plugs in the city!
1. HOLIDAY NIGHTS AT GREENFIELD VILLAGE
GREENFIELD VILLAGE
Thursday, December 12
Greenfield Village / The Henry Ford (Image: Facebook Event)
“Mingle with merrymakers amid the smells of roasting chestnuts and warming bonfires and the sounds of carolers, fiddlers, sleigh bells and bustling yuletide activity during Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, presented by Citizens Bank. Every lantern-lit path leads you to discover a new winter wonder. Strap on a pair of ice skates, shout out to Santa and his magnificent reindeer, find your reflection in a handcrafted ornament and nestle into a horse-drawn wagon for a sing-along.
– Early Access for Members at 6 p.m.
– Decorated Homes and Shops
– Holiday Vignettes Presented in Period Attire
– Carolers and Live Musical Performances
– Holiday Cooking Demonstrations
– Ice-Skating, Rides on Historic Horse-Drawn Wagons, Model T’s and Carousel
– Skilled Artisan Demonstrations
– Santa and Live Reindeer
– Christmas Trees and Greens Sale
– Fireworks Finale and Sing-Along
2. WILD LIGHTS AT THE DETROIT ZOO
WILD LIGHTS ART EVENTS
Friday, December 13
Detroit Zoo (Photo: Facebook Event)
3. CITY BIRD 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
CITY BIRD ART EVENTS
Friday, December 13
City Bird (Image: Facebook Event)
“City Bird turns 10 this year!
We’re so grateful to our community and customers for ten amazing years (so far!) of support of friendship. Join us for an evening of treats, toasts, and good cheer. We’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve – stay tuned for more details soon!” – Facebook Event
4. TRINOSOPHES ARTS & MERCHANTS MARKET
December 14 + 15
Trinosophes (Image: Facebook Event)
Saturday, December 14 – Sunday, December 15
10am-4pm
Vintage Alicia – vintage jewelry
Bem & Gene – vintage children’s clothing
Henry Crissman – ceramics + sculpture
Lindsay Farris – painting + prints
Lily Forbes – handmade robes
The Good Rug – African textile + mask collection
Jim Griffioen – handcrafted leather goods + more
Levon Kafafian – textiles
Kathy Leisen – painting
Mary Ann Morren – aprons, houseware + clothing
Megan Major – photography
Michigan Sloyd – woodcraft
Matthew Piper – prints from the archive of David Rubello
Rachel’s Place – vintage clothing
Cristin Richard – holiday ornaments
Salt & Cedar – prints, letterpress + objet trouvé
Signal-Return – letterpress, cards + prints
Sonic Juju – vintage clothing
Sun House Craft – handcrafted Appalachian brooms
Trinosophes – vintage pottery
What Pipeline – artwork
5. MURALS IN THE MARKET BOOK RELEASE PARTY
2019 HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET
Saturday, December 7
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (Image: Facebook Event)
“On Sunday December 15th 2019 comes the 2019 HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET featuring locally created art, handicrafts and merchandise! Hosted at newly restored Hubbard Ballroom of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, this event will feature 50+ local artists, crafters and creatives of all types selling original merchandise for your holiday gift shopping needs. All artists keep 100% of their commissions.
Sunday December 15 2019 – 12p to 5p – Free Admission
15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
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