Here's a few Michigan festivals & events for the month of November. As usual, there's no way to get them all, so please add links and information about the one's we've missed (or reviews of ones we have here) in the comments below.
October 26 - November 18
C.S.Lewis Festival - Petoskey
A four weekend festival celebrating the life and work of C. S. Lewis through collaborations by the arts, education, and faith communities.
November 3
Michigan vs. Michigan State Football Game
The annual game between Michigan's 2 largest universities doesn't gather the press (or enmity) of Michigan-Ohio State, but it's still a big game!
November 8-10
Michigan Festival of Sacred Music - Kalamazoo
The Michigan Festival of Sacred Music offers events which represent diverse religious traditions, promoting mutual respect and understanding through sharing the music treasured by these traditions.
November 10 & 11 and November 17 & 18
Toast the Season Wine Tour - Leelanau Peninsula
Annual wine trail tour features a special wine pour and holiday themed gourmet food at each winery along with a holiday gift basket & ornament.
November 9-10
Kalamazoo Russian Festival
Celebrate the partnership between Kalamazoo, Michigan and Pushkin, Russia at this years Kalamazoo Russian Festival; a unique Russian cultural event in the Midwest.
November 10
Keweenaw Art Affair - Houghton
A juried fine art & craft sale featuring over 40 of the Cooper Country's finest artists at the Houghton High School Gym.
November 15-30 2007:
Deer Hunting (Regular Firearm Season)
If you think this isn't a major event, then you probably live south of Clare. 
November 16
Silver Bells in the City - Lansing
The entire evening is filled with fun, a parade, free family entertainment, including admission to downtown cultural institutions, horse-drawn wagon rides on Washington Square, ice sculptures and performances by nearly 50 local arts organizations.
November 17
Dutch WinterFest - Holland
The city comes alive with dozens of events reminiscent of the joyful holidays of yesteryear. Events include a HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, PARADE OF LIGHTS, SINTERKLAAS EVE, ICE SCULPTING…
November 19 - December 31
Battle Creek International Festival of Lights
The six-week holiday lighting extravaganza in greater Battle Creek, Michigan, features over one million sparkling lights, special events, lighting displays, and entertainment.
November 22
Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Celebrate the 81st anniversary of the America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, one of the largest and most spectacular parades in the nation!
November 23-25
Village of Holly Dickens Festival - Holly
Charles Dickens’ Merry Old England comes alive in the atmosphere of turn of the century buildings, welcoming shopkeepers, and skilled craftspeople.
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Join the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra for the "New Light" concert November 18th at 3:30 pm at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center.
We celebrate the beauty and grandeur of Lake Michigan, with nautical music marking the 100th anniversary of the St. Joseph Lighthouse, culminating with the unveiling of the new Fresnel Lens and a presentation by the Heritage Center historical society.
Your experience of Britten's "Four Seas Interludes" will be enhanced with specially created images of the lighthouses on the lake. In addition, the concert will feature a world premiere of David Stock's "Percussion Concerto" performed by guest artist Lisa Pegher, in addition to a performance of Debussy's masterpiece "La mer".
Tickets $7 students, $30 seniors, $35 adults available at 269-982-4030, http://www.smso.org or at the door.
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For Immediate Release: October 18, 2007
Detroit, MI - Fusicology.com the web’s largest and fastest growing portal to progressive music and culture and The St. Regis Hotel of Detroit present The Urban Organic Festival in Downtown Detroit. The Urban Organic Festival is an outgrowth of the Urban Organic Experience, an annual music and art celebration that began in October 2001. Since its inception, it has grown to become a multi-venue weekend festival celebrating positive, emerging, and progressive soul and hip-hop artists from around the world. The festival highlights other art forms such as: culinary, fashion and film. In previous years, The Urban Organic Festival has drawn hundreds of attendees including, artists, and industry types from around the United States, Canada and as far away as London, England.
The Mayor of Detroit Kwame M. Kilpatrick says, “"The Urban Organic Festival is a movement. Detroit's music scene has been the launching pad for some of today's most well-known artists and this festival is a showcase for established home-grown talent as well as the next generation of local and national artists."
To name a few – Dwele, Kem, Kindred, Raheem Devaughn, Anthony David, Amp Fiddler, Leela James, Goapele, and Eric Roberson were all introduced to the Detroit market via Urban Organic. In the Detroit News, last September, Motown recording artist Kem applauded, “Urban Organic for creating an essential sort of springboard for talent on the rise." He went on to express, "When you are invited into the experience, it's like you're going through a necessary initiation into the Detroit Live Music marketplace."
Drake Phifer, founder of Urban Organic says, "We knew in the beginning that we wanted to create a quality product. The intent was to create a track record for selecting great artists on the rise that would feed back into the brand, and compel people to want to come out even if they weren't familiar with the artist. I think that we have achieved just that.”
”This year’s festival’s theme is Connecting the Dots, and we basically wanted to show where the love of the music originates. We are on a continuum, and it is important to look back and see who led the way. For that reason, we have chosen Roy Ayers to be our headlining artist as well as a bevy of other critical and emerging performers from Detroit and around the nation. It’s going to be a hallmark weekend for the city of Detroit and for the entire indie soul community.
Thursday, November 15
Urban Organic Heavy Rhyme Experience
at The Buzz Bar 9pm
546 Larned, Downtown Detroit
Hosted by LocalLuv.com and Fusicology.com
With John Arnold, DJ Jose Barrito, and DJ Sicari
5Ela, Fluent, Savallace, Mudd, Leaf Erikson, Wae, Khary Turner, Thyme, T3, Black Milk, DJ Sicari & DJ Jose Barrito
Friday, November 16
Soultracks.com Music Awards @ The Cobo Convention Center – Riverfront Ballroom - 8pm
One Washington Blvd
An Awards show honoring the best and the brightest in the Indie-soul movement including Maysa Leak, Kloud Nine, Maya Azucena, Eric Roberson, Frank McComb and others hosted by Soultracks.com the webs’s largest site for Indie Soul artists. Presented by Detroit’s Mosaicthump.com and Jodinescorner.com of Atlanta. Unique individual performances throughout the evening. Tickets available at Groovetickets.com
Saturday, November 17
Museum of Contemporary Art of Detroit (MOCAD) – 11AM - 12:30PM
4454 Woodward Ave
Free for artists with published CD/ Non-Artists - $10.00
How to make money as an Independent?
Hosted by Jodine Dorce, of Jodinescorner.com
Tonya Byrd Wilson, Sirius Radio; Kevin Harewood, Edclectic Entertainment, Fiona Bloom, The Bloom Effect, Korie Enyard, Gypsy People Music
Participants learn about publishing, song writing, marketing, promotions, retail activation, and more.
Urban Organic Film Sessions @ MOCAD (11:30AM- 5:00 PM)
There’s No Such Thing as Neo Soul – (Running Time: 61 Minutes) –11:30AM
Movie filmed at various performance venues throughout 2003, “No Such Thing As Neo-soul” provides viewers with a deeper appreciation of factors that have led the City of Brotherly Love to a significant position in the world music scene, thanks to its contributions to what is commonly referred to as Neo-soul.
Discussion Following Film with Filmmaker Stephanie Renee
High Tech Soul – (Running Time: 64 Minutes) – 1:05PM
The first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music, alongside the cultural history of its birthplace, Detroit. From the race riots of 1967 to the underground party scene of the late 1980s, Detroit's economic downturn didn't stop the invention of a new kind of music that brought international attention to its producers and their hometown.
Discussion Following Film
Before The Music Dies – (Running Time: 95 Minutes) – 2:40PM Narrated by Academy Award® Winner Forest Whitaker, BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES is an unsettling and inspiring look at today’s popular music industry featuring interviews and performances by Erykah Badu, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Branford Marsalis, Questlove and a wide variety of others.
Discussion Following Film
The Urban Organic Experience: Everybody Loves The Sunshine!
Featuring Roy Ayers
7:00PM – 12:00AM
Hosted by Amp Fiddler
Featuring Roy Ayers, Anthony David, Monica Blaire, Suai, Alison Crockett, Jon Bibbs, John Arnold, Cel, Melissa Young, Kloud 9, and others
Doors Open 7pm; Performances 8PM – 12AM
$20.00 tickets are available until November 1st
Tickets are $20-$5
Tickets Available at
Urban-Organic.net
Johanson Charles Gallery – Fusicology.com After-party
With DJ Kai Alce Atlanta/Detroit and
Wajeed – New York/Detroit
On the Ones and Twos
12:00AM – Until
$10.00
Sunday, November 18
Brunch Hosted by Urban Organic, Fusicolgy.com, and Gypsy People Music
Brunch Grooves by Kori and Urban Organic
Lola’s in Harmonie Park
1427 Randolph Street
10:00AM-3:00PM
Saturday November 10th
9am-5pm
Vistatech center - Schoolcraft College
Livionia, Michigan
Learn about the latest Adobe Flash developments. Network with area professionals. Keynote speaker is Tim Willison from Organic's Toronto office.
Register today at http://www.miflashfest.org
MICHIGAN CHRISTMAS SHOW AND MARKETPLACE
Location: Rock Financial Showplace located on Grand River Avenue between Novi and Beck Road, Novi, Michigan
Dates:November 29 – December 2, 2007
Hours:
Thursday, November 29* 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, November 30 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 1 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 2 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults $10; Children 12 and under Free with paying adult
Advance Tickets at Meijer $8; Group Tickets for 15 or more $7.50 in advance online
*Opening Night: Opening Night Benefit, Thursday, November 29, 6 - 9 p.m.
Admission $25 (includes $20 charitable donation) available from Catholic Social Services of Wayne County, University of Michigan Burn Center/Novi Fire Department, Goodfellows, http://www.MichiganChristmasShow.com and at the door
24-Hour Info: (800) 849-0248 or http://www.MichiganChristmasShow.com
Parking:On site parking available for $5
Overview:The season begins at the second annual Michigan Christmas Show with holiday
displays, shopping, demonstrations, musical entertainment and of course, Santa Claus.
Special Features:Over 250 exhibitors displaying gifts, décor items, food, games, candles, fashion andaccessories, cakes and candies, books, arts and crafts, etc.
Gingerbread Village filled with houses decorated with icing and candies created by Plymouth Canton Educational Park’s Culinary Program students
How To Workshop Stage demonstrating wreaths, decorating ideas and festive dreams for do-it-yourselfers
Meijer Santa Pavilion featuring picture taking (photos available for a $5 charitable donation to University of Michigan Burn Center)
Holiday Lights Entertainment Stage starring carolers, music and stage performances
And more….Arts & Scraps Hands-On Children Activities, Christmas Village Towne Square, Designer Christmas Tree Lane and Holiday Wreath Display
24-Hour Info:(800) 849-0248 or http://www.MichiganChristmasShow.com
please include the following on your november calendar of events. Professional fiber artist, Carol Kreher of Chassel, Mi. will be holding a class on making fiber Christmas ornaments on Saturday, Nov. 10th at the UP Made Aritst Market in Covington Mi. Cost $10.00 sign up ahead by calling 355-2727 or 2182. The market is located in the historic covington school at m28 and 141
The UP Made Artist Market has grown to 60 vendors. Fine arts/Fine crafts and many UP made products are for sale. Market Place includes antique / collectible area, baked goods and gourmet coffee. One block south of M28 at N141. Open until Dec. 15th and then by appointment until Mar. Call for hours 355-2727/2182.Or check website:upmadeartistmarket.com
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Fireproof Celebrity Weekend
Dec 14, 2007
2morrows Never Promised the movie
Studio 28 theater 1
6pm to 7:45pm RED CARPET
8pm movie start time
Dec 15, 2007
Fireproof 2NP Album Release Concert
Ottawa Hills High School
d00rs open @ 6pm
Dec 16, 2007
Fireproof Grown & Sexy Comedy Show
Ottawa Hills High School
d00rs open @ 6pm
All 3 nights are DRESS TO IMPRESS! So come in your best gear!
Get your tickets ASAP because THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
Go here to buy your tickets to The Fireproof Celebrity Weekend now.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/22244
The Michigan Production Alliance (MPA) in partnership with Detroit Women In Film and TV (DWIFTV), The Detroit Film Society (DFS) and the Creative energy Alliance (CEA) are proud to present Michigan’s Premier independent producer BOB BROWN for a one day seminar designed specifically to help you sell your movie.
Bob entered the film business in 1999, partnering with Jeff Daniels in creating Michigan based Purple Rose Films. Eight years and six feature films later, Bob has learned the trials and tribulations of traditional and independent distribution. Spend the day with Bob learning his attitudes, philosophies, lessons and opinions on marketing and distributing your film. “Every decision you make, creative or business will impact the viability of your film in the market.” Bob will discuss such topics as; the market today and the value your project has in it, union vs. non-union, the need for names, and is your script really, really, really ready? Bob will also discuss his ideas on financing your film through distribution and the good, the bad and the ugly of traditional vs. non-traditional distribution. If you want to learn how to get your film in front of an audience and make some money…DON’T MISS THIS SEMINAR!!!
Registration $ 65 ($50 for MPA members or students with I.D.) includes 7 hour seminar, lunch and beverages. To register go online at http://www.mpami.org email: info@mpami.org or Phone: 248.349.2666
DATE: Sat, November 10, 2007 TIME: 9:00 A.M. to 5 P.M.
WHERE: Lawrence Technological University in Southfield MI
Directions: Lawrence Technological University, Room S321, Bldg 6 Lot D Campus at 21000 West Ten Mile Road, West of Northwestern Hwy,
DOOR PRIZES INCLUDE….$ 1,000 OF KODAK FILM AND more!
Grant's Antique market is having it's Annual "Christmas In The Country" event Friday Nov. 16th & Sat,. Nov. 17th, 2007
We are located in downtown Galesburg, michigan at 33 West Battle Creek Street, Galesburg, Mich 49053.
30+ dealers feature antiques, Vintage Furniture,toys,glasswares, jewelry,collectibles, ephemera, and Much More. Open daily from 10 am-5pm tues-Saturday, sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. closed Mondays.
Come do your early Christmas shopping with us and take a stroll down memory lane!
Sat nov. 17th there will be a drawing for a Gift certicate.
This event is Sponsored by Grant's Antique market, Bert's Bakery, and Kate's korner Kupboard all located in downtown Galesburg. Mich.
We are between Battle Creek, Mich and Kalamazoo off I-94 hwy.
For More info call dave (owner) at 269-665-4300
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