Metro Detroit's Holiday Cheer Brings Joy to the City
As Thanksgiving comes to a close, Metro Detroiters can get into the holiday spirit with a plethora of festive events and activities. The city is decked out in twinkling lights, and the sounds of music and laughter fill the air.
One of the most anticipated events of the season is the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit. This year's celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring performances by multi-platinum country artist BRELAND, pop singer Natalie Jane, and Olympic-level ice skaters Polina Edmunds, Emmanuel Savary, Khloe Felton, and local skating talents. Visitors can enjoy giveaways, holiday shopping, and over a million twinkling lights throughout downtown.
The festivities continue on Saturday with the grand opening of The Rink at Campus Martius Park. While admission is free, organizers are encouraging guests to bring a pair of new gloves to benefit Mittens for Detroit, a local nonprofit that helps keep local children and adults in need warm this winter.
If you're looking for something a little more low-key, The Schvitz Health Club is hosting a special screening of George Harrison's legendary "The Concert for Bangladesh" film, followed by a live performance at 8 p.m. featuring Detroit musicians performing songs from the concert and across Harrison's iconic catalog. Guests can enjoy à la carte dining during the film and optional access to The Schvitz's historic saunas for an additional fee.
In other news, Insane Clown Posse's Juggalo Championship Wrestling is throwing down for a good cause with a free televised wrestling event at Harpos. The event will also distribute Thanksgiving turkeys on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
For those interested in art and culture, the Detroit Institute of Arts is hosting a lecture on Indigenous art by Kathleen Wall, a Pueblo and Anishinaabe artist from New Mexico who blends traditional pottery traditions with contemporary forms. The lecture takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, and is part of the museum's Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation exhibition.
Lastly, hockey fans can get into the holiday spirit by celebrating the Red Wings' 100th season with a special multi-media exhibition at the Detroit Historical Museum. The exhibition features rarely seen artifacts, uniforms from legendary players, and audio and video clips of the team's greatest moments.
As Thanksgiving comes to a close, Metro Detroiters can get into the holiday spirit with a plethora of festive events and activities. The city is decked out in twinkling lights, and the sounds of music and laughter fill the air.
One of the most anticipated events of the season is the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit. This year's celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring performances by multi-platinum country artist BRELAND, pop singer Natalie Jane, and Olympic-level ice skaters Polina Edmunds, Emmanuel Savary, Khloe Felton, and local skating talents. Visitors can enjoy giveaways, holiday shopping, and over a million twinkling lights throughout downtown.
The festivities continue on Saturday with the grand opening of The Rink at Campus Martius Park. While admission is free, organizers are encouraging guests to bring a pair of new gloves to benefit Mittens for Detroit, a local nonprofit that helps keep local children and adults in need warm this winter.
If you're looking for something a little more low-key, The Schvitz Health Club is hosting a special screening of George Harrison's legendary "The Concert for Bangladesh" film, followed by a live performance at 8 p.m. featuring Detroit musicians performing songs from the concert and across Harrison's iconic catalog. Guests can enjoy à la carte dining during the film and optional access to The Schvitz's historic saunas for an additional fee.
In other news, Insane Clown Posse's Juggalo Championship Wrestling is throwing down for a good cause with a free televised wrestling event at Harpos. The event will also distribute Thanksgiving turkeys on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
For those interested in art and culture, the Detroit Institute of Arts is hosting a lecture on Indigenous art by Kathleen Wall, a Pueblo and Anishinaabe artist from New Mexico who blends traditional pottery traditions with contemporary forms. The lecture takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, and is part of the museum's Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation exhibition.
Lastly, hockey fans can get into the holiday spirit by celebrating the Red Wings' 100th season with a special multi-media exhibition at the Detroit Historical Museum. The exhibition features rarely seen artifacts, uniforms from legendary players, and audio and video clips of the team's greatest moments.
! That Christmas tree lighting ceremony sounds like so much fun, especially with those talented performers lined up! BRELAND, Natalie Jane, and Polina Edmunds (Ice skating queen 
) are gonna bring the house down for sure!
️. Bring on the holiday cheer & fun, Metro Detroit! 
. Its great to see people coming together for good causes, especially during the holiday season.
. I'm curious to check out that Indigenous art lecture at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Kathleen Wall's work looks really interesting 
. All in all, metro Detroit is sounding like a great place to spend the holidays - lots of fun events and activities for everyone!