Holiday season calendar update

Wow! You get behind for a week or so and suddenly the calendar fills up and overflows. There's no excuse for idleness these next few weeks. We have places to go, friends to see. Enjoy!

November 30 and December 1, 7, 8, 15, and 16, 8 p.m.: Batboy the Musical at the Epic Theatre Mainstage, 359 South Kalamazoo Mall. Don't miss our own Adam Carter in the title role; he also serves as choreographer. And Gull Lake alumna Lisa Watson is at the technical helm. Tickets $22 general admission, $18 seniors, and $14 students.

December 1, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Holiday and craft sale, Richland Area Community Center. Stop in for great gifts, Jacobson's clothes, and tasty food.

December 1, Saturday: Gull Lake bands holiday concerts at Gull Lake High School: 6th grade band plays at 1 p.m.; 7th and 8th grade band plays at 3 p.m.; Gull Lake High School Band plays at 5 p.m. Hint: Band shirts make great gifts . . . see the Spirit Shop order form.

December 1, Saturday, 8 p.m.: Whiskey Before Breakfast Christmas Cavalcade at The Box Factory, St. Joseph. Tickets $8, seniors and students $6. Traditional Irish music.

December 1, Saturday, 8 p.m.: Jordan Lunardini plays blues at Louie's in Kalamazoo.

December 1, Saturday, 10 p.m.: Combat Corduroy plays at Rugger’s Up & Under, 711 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo.

December 2 and 3, Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m.: Auditions for The Art of the One-Act for the Whole Art Late Night Series, playing in the Whole Art Studio January 11 - 19. Note, however, that the auditions will be held in the Epic Theatre, not the Studio. This set of four one-act plays includes The Nancy, written by Gull Lake's own Bethany Gibson Gauthier.

December 4, Tuesday, 2 p.m.: Dickens Tea at Kellogg Manor House, MSU Kellogg Biological Station. $22.00 for adults, $14.00 for children, including the tea, taxes and gratuity. Pre-paid reservations are requested. To reserve a table, please call (269) 671-2416 or e-mail manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu. Also check out the holiday walks, dinners, and brunches at the Manor House.

December 5, Wednesday, 2 p.m.: Nutcracker Tea at Kellogg Manor House, MSU Kellogg Biological Station. $22.00 for adults, $14.00 for children, including the tea, taxes and gratuity. Pre-paid reservations are requested. To reserve a table, please call (269) 671-2416 or e-mail manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu.

December 6, Thursday, 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Wassailing Night in Richland. Wander the village enjoying refreshments and entertainment.

December 7, Friday, 9:30 p.m.: Jordan Lunardini plays blues at Billy's in Grand Rapids.

December 8, Saturday, 5 - 11 p.m.: "I See Stars" Battle of the Bands, with Rising Vacancy and others, Richland Area Community Center, $8.

December 9 and 10, Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m.: Auditions for Shakespeare in Hollywood at the Civic Theatre, Kalamazoo, for performances February 8 – 23.

December 11, Tuesday, 2 p.m.: Poinsettia Tea at Kellogg Manor House, MSU Kellogg Biological Station. $22.00 for adults, $14.00 for children, including the tea, taxes and gratuity. Pre-paid reservations are requested. To reserve a table, please call (269) 671-2416 or e-mail manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu.

December 12, Wednesday, 2 p.m.: Gingerbread Tea at Kellogg Manor House, MSU Kellogg Biological Station. $22.00 for adults, $14.00 for children, including the tea, taxes and gratuity. Pre-paid reservations are requested. To reserve a table, please call (269) 671-2416 or e-mail manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu.

December 13, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.: GLCS Performing Arts Foundation meeting. Please note a change of venue: We're meeting this month only at the Hanavans' house. If you need directions, e-mail performingartsfoundation@gmail.com

December 14, Friday, 8 p.m.: Jordan Lunardini and the Bad Beat play blues at the State Theatre in Kalamazoo as part of a Wonderful’s Reunion Jam with Howard and the White Boys, Biscuit Miller, and all your favorite local blues players. $10; $8 with WRKR Club Card.

December 18, Tuesday, 2 p.m.: Holly and Ivy Tea at Kellogg Manor House, MSU Kellogg Biological Station. $22.00 for adults, $14.00 for children, including the tea, taxes and gratuity. Pre-paid reservations are requested. To reserve a table, please call (269) 671-2416 or e-mail manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu.