Bus Trip To Chicago
We're putting the fun in fund-raising!!!
Stretch your holiday shopping dollar by supporting the P.A.A.C. and enjoying November 22 as a day of holiday shopping, dining, or shows in Chicago for $50.00!
The PAAC is chartering a Lakefront Line Bus to spend November 22 shopping, dining, or touring the area galleries and museums. The cost is 50.00 per person, round trip. Deadline for registration is October 20 . The bus will arrive in Chicago at 9:45 a.m. on the Magnificent Mile for a day filled with shopping at such stroes as: Bloomingdale's, American Girl, and Saks Fifth Avenue to name a few. Museums include the Chicago Institute of Art, Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, Hancock Observatory, and more restaurants than we can name. A free trolley will be available for transportation on Michigan Ave. and State Street.
Register today: the first 56 people are guaranteed a spot.
Application download
Bus Trip Additional Points of Interest
November 22 is the official kick-off day for the holiday season on the Magnificent Mile. Consider the following events to round out your day!
Talk About Curb Appeal!
For more than 40 years, the trees along North Michigan Avenue have been illuminated to signal the official start of the holiday season. Witness the spectacular lighting of more than one million lights along North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive, culminating in a magnificent fireworks show over the Chicago River. After you enjoy the day's activities, return to The Magnificent Mile district again and again throughout the season to create your own holiday memories!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Join us at the Harris Stage for exciting performances featuring Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players, Ralph's World, Jason Mraz presented by 101.9 FM THE MIX and the Cheetah Girls presented by Radio Disney! Harris Stage, Pioneer Court, 401 North Michigan Avenue
5:00 p.m. Join in the fun before the procession begins! Enjoy live band entertainment all along the Avenue while you wait for the lighting procession to begin. North Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive
5:30 p.m. Help WLS 890 AM break the record for the world's largest holiday carol! Join us in Pioneer Court, 401 North Michigan Avenue, to beat our existing record!
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Procession. Mickey Mouse, as master of ceremonies, leads the illumination of more than one million lights in The Magnificent Mile district to officially start the holiday season in Chicago! North Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive
6:52 p.m. Experience the spectacular ABC 7 Chicago fireworks display over the Chicago River as the grand finalé to this holiday event! North Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with extended shopping hours at participating Magnificent Mile stores! Consider dining downtown or staying at one of the many magnificent hotels. The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by Harris will air live on ABC-TV. Check your local listings!
Call for Perrysburg Artists
Juried exhibit in the Community Gallery in the Toledo Museum of Art
The Perrysburg Area Arts Council is celebrating it's 20th year with an exhibit highlighting the many accomplished artists who live in Perrysburg. This exhibit runs from March 27- May 10 in the Toledo Museum Of Art Community Gallery. Submission deadline is December 5, 2008. Notification will be January 30, 2009. Application download
Or, call the P.A.A.C. office at 419-873-ARTS (2787) to request an application by mail.
Concerts:
Music Sessions at the Perrysburg Senior Center
Wednesdays at 2:00pm. Musicians bring your instruments for an open music session at the Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue
Exhibits
Way Library
October - Michael Adams and Gloria Adams
November - Margrite Beale
Municipal Building 201 W. Indiana
September, October - Fine Art Photography by Mike Basista and John Wurzell
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