"Sundays in the City" - Downtown Bay City

Sundays, November 12, 2006 - December 17, 2006

November 10, 2006
By: Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

Downtown Bay City merchants invite you to share in the holiday season with the annual holiday tradition of "Sundays in the City". The event begins Sunday, November 12th and runs each Sunday through December 17th.

Free Carriage Rides: Sundays, noon until 3 p.m. Pick up in front of the State Theatre *,913 Washington Ave. November 12 thru December 17, 2006. Graciously sponsored by: Chemical Bank, Bay Regional Medical Center, Citizens Bank, Sister Studio and The F. P. Horak Company.

* Tours of the renovated theatre will be available each Sunday from noon until 2 p.m.

Visit each of the following participating establishments:

Allan's Shoes

Atrium

Bay Antique Center

Cherubs Children's Shoppe

Come & Glow Day Spa

Girlfriends

G's Pizzeria & Deli

Gyspies Mall

Heart of Ireland

Herman Hiss & Co.

Herter Music Center

Hoopla!

Kingfish Restaurant & Tiki Lounge

Little House

MeadowCreek Clothiers

Merle Norman Cosmetics

My Secret Garden

National City

Nielsen Gallery

Paperworks

Pepper Tree Place

Really Darn Good Food Company

Simmons Jewelers

St. Laurent Brothers

State Theatre

Stein Haus

Studio 23

Sunrise Taquitos

The Quality Inn

The Stork Shoppe

The Sweet Boutique

Three French Hens

Uptown Girl

Violets Blue

Water Front Market & Deli

Wind & Willows on the River

Strolling Musicians: Throughout Downtown streets, time and locations vary (weather permitting). Graciously sponsored by: Atrium, Boathouse Condominiums, Farm Bureau Insurance Barb Engelhardt Agency, Saginaw Bay Underwriters, The Bay City Times and Thumb National Bank & Trust Co.

Santa Bucks: Watch for your Santa Buck Insert on Thursday, November 9th, distributed in The Bay City Times, Midland Daily News and The Saginaw News. Holiday shoppers can redeem their Santa Bucks at any participating location, starting November 12th until December 17th. Total Santa Buck Value is $180.00!!!

Sunday Open House: Various stores will hold special holiday activities each weekend throughout the event. Be sure to call ahead for details.

Also Featured During Sundays in the City . . . .

6th Annual Festival of Wreaths Sunday, November 12th through Sunday, December 10th Participating Downtown shops and restaurants will hand design and decorate a total of 36 wreaths in holiday themes or themes that best represent their individual establishments. Wreaths will be on display at any of the previously mentioned establishments beginning November 12th thru December 10th. Downtown visitors and shoppers can enter to win their favorite wreath at the establishment where the wreath is displayed. Winners will be drawn December 11th, just in time for the holidays.

Sleigh of Gifts Giveaway Sundays, November 12th through December 17th The annual downtown tradition continues again this year! One extremely lucky individual will win the "Sleigh of Gifts" filled with gifts from each of the participating businesses valued at over $2,000!! The Sleigh of Gifts will be on display at 810 Washington Avenue. Those wishing to enter can do so at any of the previously mentioned participating establishments. The winner will be drawn on December 18, 2006, just in time for all the gifts to be placed under the tree.

Additional Holiday Sunday Events . . . .

Bijou Orchestra: The Bijou Orchestra will perform While Vienna Waltzed, Sunday, November 19th at 2 p.m. at the State Theatre.

Bedknobs and Broomsticks: The State Theatre, 913 Washington Avenue will be showing the classic Disney movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks Sunday, November 26th at 2 p.m.

Babes in Toyland: The State Theatre will be showing Babes in Toyland on Sunday, December 3rd at 2 p.m.

It's a Wonderful Life: The State Theatre will be showing the classic Christmas film It's A Wonderful Life, Sunday, December 10th at 2 p.m.

The Polar Express: The State Theatre will be showing The Polar Express on Sunday, December 17th at 2 p.m.

And Don't Forget. . . Santa's Arrival: Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive at Wenonah Park in Downtown Bay City at 7 p.m. Friday, November 24th. Santa's arrival will also kick off the City of Lights Celebration. Kids, bring your flashlights and help guide Santa's Sleigh. Following his arrival, Santa will head to the Delta College Planetarium to greet children until 9 p.m. Parents, don't forget your cameras. This event is supported by the Bay Arts Council. Santa's treats are graciously provided by: St. Laurent Brothers. Beverages provided by McDonald's Restaurant at 314 Washington Avenue.

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