Saturday, November 9, 2013

It's Party in the Pines Season at the Muskegon Museum of Art and the Festival of the Trees, beginning November 21st, 2013.

Festival of Trees Teddy Bear Breakfast/Party in the Pines/Deck the Halls COMING SOON

It's time to buy tickets the Muskegon Museum of Art's Festival of Trees Party in the Pines, Teddy Bear Breakfast, and Deck the Halls home decorating event. Tickets are limited and advance purchase is recommended, especially for the Teddy Bear Breakfast, which has sold out the past three years.


Friday, November 22, 6:00 pm
PARTY IN THE PINES
Kick off the holiday season right at the Festival opening party! Features live music Vincent Hayes Project, hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar. Call 231.720.2580 to order tickets.
Tickets: $30 per person/$25 MMA member/$35 at the door
Sponsored by Sherry Becker & Bob Garretson from Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors.

Saturday, November 30, 8:30-10:00 am
TEDDY BEAR BREAKFAST
Mark your calendars and grab your teddy bears as we gear up for the annual Teddy Bear Breakfast—especially fun for kids 3-8 years old. Enjoy breakfast and fun activities throughout the morning. Tickets: $10 per adult/ $7 per child 3-17 yrs. Sell-out event! Purchase tickets early.
Sponsored by Hines Corporation.

Sunday, December 1, 2:00-4:00 pm
DECK THE HALLS
Holiday Décor for Your Home with J. Schwanke
Join us as nationally known floral designer and TV personality J. Schwanke of ubloom.com demonstrates easy ways to add personalized and unique custom touches to your holiday home décor. Festive refreshments will be provided. Tickets: $20 per person/$15 MMA member/ $25 at the door
Seating is limited. Advance tickets are recommended.
 
Festival of Trees is open November 21 through December 1. In what has become a local tradition, MMA volunteers and staff will transform the museum galleries into a festive holiday display and host special events to kick off the holiday season. This year's "Candy Town" theme will inspire themed trees, wreaths, and other holiday décor created by local designers and sponsored by individuals and organizations in the community. Visitors can bid on the trees, décor items, and donated gift baskets during the Festival's on-going silent auction.

Throughout the Festival
Toys for Tots: Drop off an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots donation and receive $2 off one adult admission!

Live Music

Gift Store Holiday Shopping
Gingerbread Village
Money Tree Raffle (and other special tree raffles)

Saturday, November23
Visit with Santa 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Tuesday, November 26
FESTIVAL SENIOR DAY
Enjoy special entertainment and free coffee and cookies during a Festival day planned especially for senior citizens. Call 231.720.2571 to book group reservations for six or more.
 
Wednesday, November 27, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FAMILY DAY
Kids ages 17 and under get in free of charge on Family Day! Visitors can participate in a holiday scavenger hunt and win a prize at the end.

The Museum will be closed Thanksgiving Day, November 28:

Festival hours: Daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sundays 12:00-5:00 pm, closed Thanksgiving. Festival admission: $7 per adult, $3 per child ages 3 to 17 (under age 3, free), $5 for MMA members. All-Festival Pass: $14 per person. Pay at the door in the MMA Gift Store. Entry to museum exhibition galleries is included with Festival admission.

The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave. in downtown Muskegon, Michigan 49440. Visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org for complete event and visitor information.

Festival of Trees presenting sponsor is the Alcoa Foundation/Howmet. Media Sponsors are 107.9 WMUS and MLive/Chronicle. Candy Town décor is sponsored by Professional Med Team Inc.

Call 231.720.2573 to learn about other event, tree, and décor sponsorship opportunities. Call 231.720. 2574 or e-mailmgawron@mpsk12.net to volunteer.
Call 231.720.2571 for group reservations or for more information.

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