Muskegon, Museum of Art

 

 

The Muskegon Museum of Art will host its Festival of Trees fundraising event Thursday, November 17 through Sunday, November 27. For the Festival, MMA volunteers and staff and professional designers transform the largest gallery space in the museum into a holiday panorama with themed trees, seasonal decor, and a gingerbread village and model train station. Festival admission includes access to museum exhibits.  All event proceeds benefit the Museum. Festival of Trees is sponsored by Alcoa Foundation, Howmet.

Custom-designed trees, holiday decor, and other seasonal gift packages and items will be available for sale through a silent auction during the run of the festival. Additional silent auction items on display will include seasonal decorations, gifts, and gift baskets donated by businesses and individuals. Added attractions are live musical entertainment and visits by Santa at various times, and Money Tree and Gingerbread Raffles.

Special events include the Party in the Pines Holiday Party, Deck the Halls holiday design luncheon, Senior Day, and Teddy Bear Breakfast. Festival attractions include the Gingerbread Village and Raffle, Money Tree Raffle, Carousel Gift Market, Santa on Saturdays, and musical entertainment.

Festival hours: Daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Sundays 12:00-5:00 pm. The festival and the museum will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24.

Festival admission: $5 per adult, $2 per child ages 3 to 17 (under age 3, free), $3 for MMA members. All-Festival Pass: $10 per person. Pay at the door in the MMA Gift Store. Entry to museum exhibition galleries (a $7 adult admission value)  is included with Festival admission.

Call 231. 720.2570 or visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org for visitor information. Call 231.720.2571 for group reservations and membership information. Call 231.720.2573 to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Presenting Sponsor Alcoa Foundation, Howmet

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Party in the Pines

Friday, November 18, 6:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season right  at the Festival opening party! Featuring: music by Vincent Hayes Project, hors d’oeuvres, and cash bar. Tickets include Festival admission.

Call 231.720.2571 to order advance tickets: $20 per person. $25 at the door. Sponsored by Sherry Albertie Becker-Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors.

 

Santa’s Corner
Saturday, November 19, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and
Saturday, November 26, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
(gone for lunch 12:30-1:00 pm)
Santa is stopping in for a visit! Visit Santa’s Corner in the Cooper Gallery and bring your camera!

 

Deck the Halls

Holiday Design for Your Home  & Box Lunch Social

Monday, November 21
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Enjoy lunch while you watch nationally-known floral industry designer J. Schwenke demonstrate easy ways to add personalized custom touches to your holiday décor. Must order tickets in advance by November 15. No at door sales. Call 231.720.2580 or 720.2571. Tickets: $20; includes lunch. Sponsored by Jon and Jane Blyth.

Senior Day

Tuesday, November 22
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enjoy special entertainment and free coffee and cookies during a Festival of Trees day planned especially for senior citizens. Call 231.720.2571 to book group reservations for six or more. Sponsored by Hines Corporation.

Teddy Bear Breakfast

Saturday, November 26
8:30-10:00 am
Grab your teddy bears! Ages 3-8 will enjoy a festive breakfast, visit with Santa (bring your camera), teddy bear checkup (by certified teddy bear nurse), and lots of trees and decorations! Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance to guarantee entry.
Call 231.720.2580 to order advance tickets: $8 adults, $5 ages 3-17. Sponsored by Marge and Paul Potter.

ON-GOING ATTRACTIONS

Gingerbread Village Station
This village of gingerbread houses built by area bakers and confectioners is surrounded by a model train layout lent by Ken Doctor. Houses will be raffled to raise funds for the museum. Underwritten by Marge & Paul Potter.

Jingle Bell Stage: Musical Entertainment
Throughout Festival, various times
Area musical talent will perform at various times throughout the Festival. Underwritten by Thomas & Elizabeth Tuttle

Wonderland Outdoor Décor
Underwritten by ProMed.

Money Tree Guess-the-Amount Raffle
Daily, November 18–28
Guess how much cash is on the tree and win the money and the tree! Underwritten by Shape Corporation

Holiday Carousel Gift Market
Unique gifts and holiday décor, including handcrafted items and original art. (After Festival of Trees closes, Carousel will continue to be open through December 23 during regular museum hours.)

 

Thank you, Sponsors!

 

Alcoa Foundation/Howmet

The Muskegon Chronicle

Dobb Printing, Inc.

Hines Corporation

Marge & Paul Potter

Jon & Jane Blyth

Thomas & Elizabeth Tuttle

Pro Med Professional Med Team, Inc.

Shape Corporation

Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors