Do-re-mi for
Christmas
LAPEER — Auditions hit a high note on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. when the PIX Theatre hosts tryouts for its Christmas Crescendo, scheduled for Dec. 15.
Singers and storytellers will celebrate the season in a show for family, friends and neighbors as Lapeer features its best local artists. This event is supported by Tom and JoJean Riley and Circle K RV. For details, call 810-664-4824. — W.C.

Robin Hood
swings through
LAPEER — The combined efforts of Lapeer East and West High Schools, aka: The Lapeer East/West Drama Club, will steal your hearts this week, but for a good cause. In its first of two annual plays, the club presents Robin Hood on Nov. 15 and 16, in the Lapeer East auditorium. Tickets are available at the door starting at 7 p.m., and are $5 for students, college students, senior citizens, and children; adults are $7. The show is under the direction of new drama instructor Jennifer DeWitt. — W.C.

Gallery gifting
LAPEER — Start your Christmas shopping with an original gift of art. Until Dec. 29, Gallery 194 offers one-of-a-kind items in all facets of art for sale — from glass, wood and metal — spanning sculpture, jewelry and much more.
The array is waiting now at 194 W. Nepessing St. — W.C.

Dome de-lights
FLINT — The planets are starring in Longway Planetarium’s dome, the largest in Michigan, throughout November. Laser shows, rock classics and a
celestial ride await visitors on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with hourly shows from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The Planetarium is located on the Flint Cultural Center Campus at 1310 E. Kearsley St.
For more information, call 810-237-3400 or visit sloanlongway.org Star and Laser Show Schedule. — W.C.

Cup of tunes
LAPEER — On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Joe Toole Band takes the Lapeer Music soundstage at Cup of Joe downtown from 6-8 p.m. for a show filled with blues, rock and country sounds.
Meanwhile, Lapeer Music’s Rick Samano is booking musical acts for February. For more information, call 810-667-8787. — W.C.

Brent’s back
LAPEER — Catch more of Brent Wheeler’s tasty covers and originals tonight at Abruzzo’s in downtown Lapeer, beginning at 9 p.m.
Saturday night is set for a surprise guest artist, and Between the Lines with Lapeer’s own Gina Abruzzo belting ’em out Nov. 23 and 24. — M.A.

Sneaky peeky
FLINT — Grab a sneak peek behind the scenes of two favorite holiday programs at Flint Institute of Music. See Holiday Pops and The Nutcracker during a free family event on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Snippets of each program are available to view and hear, from ballet dancers rehearsing to a brass ensemble playing Christmas carols between noon and 2:30 p.m.
Free refreshments as well as a souvenir photo taken on The Nutcracker chair will greet guests. A $5 fee for the photos can also be applied toward show tickets that day. For info, call 810-238-1350. — W.C.

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