Edition No. 103
Arts and Culture
Experience The Nutcracker, a timeless holiday tale, brought to life on a majestic scale!
Community and Family
Looking to drive around to see area Christmas lights? Wayne and Oakland counties have something for all!
THE IMMERSIVE NUTCRACKER: A WINTER MIRACLE
Magical! Enchanting! Unforgettable!
For nearly 130 years, The Nutcracker has enchanted children around the world. Now The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle is the ultimate holiday experience for the entire family. Guets will experience the timeless holiday tale like never before – brought to life on a majestic scale!
Your family will be enchanted by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s sweeping music, including iconic selections like “The March of the Toys” and “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” as they are immersed in holiday wonder.
The event is the extraordinary Lighthouse ArtSpace located at 311 E. Grand River, in Detroit. Renowned for transforming venues into unforgettable art experiences, the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit strives to highlight the unique architecture of its spaces while integrating influences from its history and community.
This festive season, treat your family to The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle – an unforgettable holiday extravaganza! To secure tickets, visit the link at the button below!
Christmas displays are calling: A look at a few seasonal setups in metro Detroit
Christmas lights are aglow across metro Detroit with just over two weeks until Christmas. A drive on Lake Shore Road through some of the Grosse Pointes offers a good view of homes adorned with festive lights and displays. One such home is at the northwest corner of Lake Shore and Moross roads in Grosse Pointe Farms. This home offers a variety of decorations and lights, visible from Lake Shore.
Also in Wayne County, an annual tradition for some includes a visit to the Wayne County Lightfest. The four-mile stretch of Hines Park displays nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights. It is open Wednesday to Sunday through Christmas Eve, from 6 to 10 p.m. Cars are $5. The entrance to the Lightfest is 7651 North Merriman Road, between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Avenue.
Through Jan. 8 in Royal Oak, Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo once again looks to make spirits merry and bright. Dates are Dec. 9-10, 16-23 from 5 to 10:30 p.m., Dec. 11, 14-15, 26-31 from 5 to 9 p.m., and Jan. 2-8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Five ticket packages are available, with tickets ranging from $17 to $65 per person. The night includes the enchanted trail, toyland and wishing tree, Wild Lights Lodge, Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit, seasonal treats and more.
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