Ann Arbor Community Events and Entertainment for November

November has arrived and there is something for everyone here in Ann Arbor. Take a look at a few of the events happening around town this month!  Check out  your favorite U of M local M in video below.

UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance Presents: Band-O-Rama: American Salute

Band-O-Rama showcases the rich heritage of the UM band program by featuring music across the broad spectrum of American cultural life. Traditional marches and folk songs, Broadway show-tunes, and rock-n-roll favorites will be performed. Music paying tribute to cultural icons and geographic landmarks will be also be presented along with the best college fight song in America! Leave politics at the door for a truly partisan “Go Blue!” celebration.

Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor
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When: Saturday November 03, 2012 at 7:30pm
Cost: $5-$18
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November 10, 2012

The Academy of Early Music presents Cappella Pratensis

Cappella Pratensis performs “For Eternal Glory and Remembrance”  Missa de Sancto Donatiano by Jacob Obrecht

The Dutch-based vocal ensemble Cappella Pratensis – literally ‘Cappella des prés’ – champions the music of Josquin des Prez and the polyphonists of the 15th and 16th centuries. The group combines historically informed performance practice with inventive programmes and original interpretations based on scholarly research and artistic insight. As in Josquin’s time, the members of Cappella Pratensis perform from a central music stand, singing from the original mensural notation scored in a large choirbook.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 306 North Division Street, Ann Arbor
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When: Saturday November 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Cost: $25-35

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November 11, 2012

Kerrytown Market & Shops Holiday Open House

Kerrytown’s Annual Holiday Open House kicks off the season with live music, art demonstrations, face painting, storytelling with Mother Goose, and great pre-holiday sales from our merchants.

Kerrytown Market & Shops, 407 North Fifth Ave. Ann Arbor
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When: Sunday November 11, 2012 from 10am-6pm
Cost: TBA
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November 11, 2012

Leslie Science and Nature Center Presents: Veterans Day Event and Enclosure Dedication

The Leslie Science & Nature Center is proud to announce a Veterans Day event for our community from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 11 on our grounds at 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor MI.   We appreciate the dedication and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans, and we wish to provide a celebratory event in their honor. This event is free of charge, and we welcome all members of the community, young and old, to join us as we celebrate our nation and the men and women who have chosen to serve.

The November 11 event will kick off with a brief program including music, special guests, an honor guard, and a ribbon cutting of our new Bald Eagle’s enclosure, dedicated to our nation’s veterans. Following the ribbon cutting, we invite all attendees to explore the Leslie Science & Nature Center grounds, including our Critter House, woods, lawns, and Raptor enclosures. Sit to partake of refreshments, chat with neighbors and friends to learn more about their experiences or connections to veterans and currently deployed service members, and take photos with our Bald Eagle. We will also be supporting deployed personnel by offering a letter-writing station with the opportunity for children to draw pictures to send overseas. We will be collecting items for care packages from attendees, who are welcomed to bring donations including toiletries, non-perishable and non-melting treats like candy and beef jerky, magazines and paperback books, writing paper and envelopes.

Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Ann Arbor
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When: Sunday November 11, 2012 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: This is a free event.
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November 17, 2012

UMS Presents: The Dave Holland Big Band

Does rhythm cause transformation? A bassist, composer, band leader and a master of time and rhythm, Dave Holland is in his fifth decade as a performer, and his music possesses a rich and kaleidoscopic history.

With his third appearance at UMS since 2003, Dave is joined by his Big Band and their rich, lively, and utterly kinetic sound.

Mention the promo code AAACVB and get 25% off your ticket purchase! There are three easy ways to order:
1. By phone. Contact Sarah Wilber, Group Sales Coordinator, at 734-763-3100 and mention the promo code.
2. In person. Visit the Michigan League Ticket Office (911 N. University Avenue, Ann Arbor) and mention the promo code.
3. Online. Online orders can be placed at www.ums.org – pick the performance, choose your seats, and enter the promotion code at checkout.

Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
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When: Saturday November 17, 2012 at 8:00pm
Cost: $18-48

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November 18, 2012

Ann Arbor Antiques Market

In 2012, the Ann Arbor Antiques Market will continue its tradition as a mainstay in the field of antiques and select collectibles. The Market offers the public a vast selection of quality antiques in the comfortable surroundings of seven buildings and numerous tent canopies.

For 44 years the Ann Arbor Antiques Market has offered a wide range of quality antiques and collectibles to buyers throughout the United States and Canada.
Exhibitors have sucessfully offered for sale every type of antique imaginable from early Americana to Art Deco. The large crowds at each show have provided dealers with knowledgeable customers and have given an economic boost to the entire field of diversified collecting throughout the years.

Washtenaw County Farm Council Fairgrounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
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When: Sunday November 18, 2012: Time To Be Announced
Cost: To Be Announced

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November 25, 2012

Kerrytown Market & Shops Annual Tree Lighting Festival

Welcome the holidays in the Kerrytown courtyard where they’ll have Christmas carols, candle luminaries and best of all Santa to light the tree!

Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market, Fourth Avenue between Catherine and Kingsley St.
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When: Sunday November 25, 2012 from 5pm-6pm
Cost: This is a free event.
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November 30, 2012

The 4th Annual KindleFest

The KindleFest Market, or Christkindlmarkt as known in Germany, will feature artisans, farmers and retailers selling their holiday wares plus traditional food, mulled wine and beer. Kerrytown area retail businesses will be open late on this evening as they participate in the festivities, offering special holiday bargains. KDA teams up with the Tübingen Sister City Group of Ann Arbor to add some more of the German Chriskindlmarkt cultural traditions to the event. Family-friendly, and keeping in the spirit of an outdoor holiday market, there will be pretzels, bratwursts, roasted nuts, Glühwein (a mulled wine) and beer, fire pits to keep warm and for s’more roasting, caroling, strolling musicians, Santa, lots of lights and more.

At 7pm, the Children’s Lantern Parade will take place. Bring your family to the Kindlemarket for an exciting children’s lantern parade, modeled after the German St. Martin tradition that celebrates Samaritan deeds. At the parade, the children will illuminate the neighborhood with their colorful lanterns while singing American Christmas carols. Lanterns are $10 each and pickup begins at 6:30pm, or bring your own!

415 North 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor
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When: Friday November 30, 2012 at 6pm
Cost: This is a free event.
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Above was a sampling of the activities occurring in our community during the month of October. Please be sure to check out one of the many events being held during the month and have a good time!

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