10:00AM–9:30PM Mobile Video Arcade presented 4:00PM Pop Music Concert - Spencer Sutherland 35th Anniversary Around Town by UClink. iGame video game trailer offering a party Presented by Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Superstore. experience for kids and adults. 4:50PM Stars of the Pop Music Concert Public Meet Friday, December 1 10:00AM–9:30PM Partner Tent hosted by Culligan of Ida. and Greet presented by Monroe Bank & Trust, Partner Tent. 6:00–9:00PM Ida Christmas Mall Craft and 10:00AM–9:30PM Ida Christmas Mall Craft and 5:15PM Country Music Concert - Collin Raye presented Vendors presented by Baker Propane Gas & Welding Vendors, presented by Baker’s Propane Gas, Welding by Meijer. Supplies and Ace Hardware. Supplies and ACE Hardware. 6:00PM Light Up the Night Benefit Run hosted by Ida 6:30PM Journey Through the History of Monroe 10:00AM–9:30PM Live Nativity Scene presented by Links on parade route. County, presented by Friendly Ford-Lincoln. Experience the story of the birth Heritage Baptist Church. 6:00PM Family Christmas Fireworks Show presented Home of the La-Z-Boy of Jesus as the live scene takes you back in history with 7:00–8:00PM Commemorative Concert featuring by ITC Holdings, Family Medical Center of Michigan, and the angels sharing the Good News. Family Holiday Concert Series the Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus STAR Towing and Recovery. A master show coordinated at St. Joseph Catholic Church - Presented by State 11:00AM and 1:00PM Children’s Lunch with Santa at to music can be seen throughout downtown Ida. Senator Dale W. Zorn, Reps Jason Sheppard and Joe St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall hosted by Lynn C. Weeman December 1 – December 3, 2017 Bellino in cooperation with Michigan Humanities Council 7:00PM Parade Of Lights presented by DTE Energy. See Post of the American Legion and Auxiliary – Free tickets Illuminated floats, fire trucks, farm implements, cartoon Ida, Michigan & Michigan Council for the Arts, West Ida Immanuel available at Ida Library beginning November 14. Lutheran Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. characters, bands and marching units numbering over Gabriel Parish, and Ida United Methodist Church 1:30–3:00PM Holiday Photos with your Canine Friend 130 units. The parade can be seen throughout the hosted by Project Second Chance at Ida United Methodist holiday season starting on December 9 at 7:00 PM on 8:00PM Benefit Auction – Ida High School Class Church Charter Communications ch 187, D&P Communications of 2019 in the Partner Tent. This auction provides ch 21, Buckeye ch 69, and Comcast ch 21, and at www. holiday gift ideas with new merchandise, gift cards 2:15PM Holiday Hounds on Parade presented by Holcim. The tenth anniversary of a unique parade featuring dogs YouTube.com/user/MPACTStudio. Brought to you by and more. Anita’s Dance Company of Wisconsin will KeyBank and produced by MPACT. perform prior to the auction. of all sizes in their holiday finest. Parade will travel South on Lewis Avenue. Community Service Organizations Food Service Saturday, December 2 Main Stage Entertainment 8:30AM–2:30PM-Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. 8:30AM–2:30PM Craft Shows - $1.00 entry Ida The La-Z-Boy 8:30AM–10:00PM – Ida Band Boosters, Ida High School. High School and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 11:00AM – Ida United Methodist Church. presented by The Monroe News and Knabusch Family Holiday Concert Series Insurance Services. A unique shopping experience. Ida Township Parking Lot 12:00PM – 8:00PM – Ida Community Center Start your holiday shopping by viewing fine arts and Give a Kid a Christmas Fundraiser Chili Dinner. crafts produced by over 160 crafters and vendors. 12:15PM Peg Harris Dance Studio. 12:50PM Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities Show 5:00PM – St. Joseph Catholic Church Spaghetti Dinner. 8:45AM Santa Arrives Downtown escorted by Ida Fire Various Food Vendors Located Downtown on Lewis Ave. Department Presented by PROMEDICA - Monroe and hosted by the Ida Key Club. Enjoy interactive entertainment for parents 10:00AM Ice Sculpting and Wood Carving presented and children. Music, games and prizes. Community Food Pantry Collection by Michigan Gas Utilities 1:25PM Lighthouse Dance Company. 10:00AM Christmas Stories with Mrs. Claus West Ida Immanuel Lutheran Church for local Ida Library 1:55PM Miss Monroe County – Brooklyn Kay Lambert. hosted by food pantry. Can goods collection container located at 10:00AM-2:00PM Coat Collection sponsored by 4-H 2:15PM Prince and Princess Crowning. the South entrance of the Mall Tent on Lewis Avenue. Hearts and Hooves at Ida High School. Fun For The Young and The Young at Heart 2:30PM Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities Show 10:00AM–9:00PM Santa’s Zoo and Camel Ride, A non-profit community-based event Presented by PROMEDICA - Monroe and hosted by the Ida Sunday, December 2 presented by Global Digital Printing, hosted by Indian A member of the Michigan Festivals and Events Association Featuring exotic animals from around Key Club. Enjoy interactive entertainment for the entire Christmas Collage Concert Creek Zoo. family. Music, games and prizes. the world. Tent located at the Ida Farmers Co-Op on Ida High School Visit us at www.christmasinida.com Lewis Avenue. 3:00PM Partner Introductions. and See our 2017 Festival Photos, 2:00 P.M. Event Location, Parking and Shuttle Service Infomation. 3:15PM Anita’s Dance Company of Wisconsin. 5th – 12th Grade Band Like us on Facebook Friday, December 1 Saturday, December 2 Entertainment Partners COMMEMORATIVE CONCERT COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT Michigan Opera Theatre Collin Raye Children’s Chorus presented by Meijer presented by Our country music concert headlines with all time country Michigan State Senator Dale W. Zorn, State great Collin Raye performing his #1 hits Love Me, In Representatives Jason Sheppard and Joe Bellino in This Life, My Kind of Girl, I Can Still Feel You, as well as cooperation with Michigan Humanities Council & Michigan Little Red Rodeo, One Boy, One Girl, That’s My Story, ‘If Council for the Arts, West Ida Immanuel Lutheran Church, You Get There Before I Do, and Little Rock. To his credit, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Gabriel Parish, Collin Raye has recorded 24 top ten records and is and Ida United Methodist Church an electrifying performer considered one of the great The Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus will voices of our time. With a blend of western swing, rock, perform at the historic St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday and country-rock, Collin Raye attracts music fans of all evening and will commemorate the beginning of the festival’s ages and gender through his respected music career that 35th Anniversary. The Chorus will perform a holiday concert of has gained worldwide acclaim. Collin Raye is a 10 time Christmas, classical, and secular music. Teenagers and pre- male vocalist of the year nominee (CMA and ACM) was teens will perform an inspirational hour-long concert program nominated for the Country Music Association Single of the of folk songs, spirituals, sacred music, and opera excerpts to Year, the Academy of Country Music Male Vocalist of the holiday music that will bring smiles. Year, and has won the Academy of Country Music Video of the Year. Journey Through the History of Monroe County POP MUSIC CONCERT presented by Spencer Sutherland Friendly Ford – Lincoln Presented by 2838 LEWIS AVE IDA, MI 48140 Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Superstore 734-269-6288 Celebrating the Bi-Centennial of Monroe County, Journey The popular Pop-Music Concert features singer/songwriter MAJOR SPONSORS CORPORATE SPONSORS Through the History of Monroe County is a journey through time as Monroe County develops from an Indian Spencer Sutherland who is hitting the pop scene by LeafFilter North LLC Ida Farmers Co-Op Education Plus Credit Union Generators Plus Company territory, through the trials of early settlement, and war battles storm bringing a new sensational sound and energy to the pop and R&B music scene. Showcasing his golden voice, D&P Communications Crystal Flash Gino’s Pizza and Sub Station Ida’s Party Stop to become a strong, vital agricultural, and industrial district in Michigan. Join us as actors recreate the history of Monroe Spencer Sutherland has recorded a string of successful Adrian Communication Selking International Green Meadows Golf Course Garst LP Gas Inc. County from the founding of Monroe County by President singles, including Selfish, Heartstrings, Nothing Can Hurt Mathewson Concessions Nicks Concessions Kreps Building Company LLC Capaul Funeral Home James Monroe, to the War of 1812, to present day. Written You, and Bad Influence. His incredible vocal range and and directed by Margie Thomson and coordinated by Chris voice delivers his own stylistic combination of pop-music Carleton Farm Supply Floral City Beverage The Mannik and Smith Group Inc Ida Veterinary Clinic Kull. Reenactment will be performed on Lewis Avenue, with that is being heard nationwide and getting radio play. He Innovative Custom Homes Water Boy Systems Coldwell Banker Hayes Real Estate Carroll-Ochs Jewelers seating available and is the finale of a yearlong celebration of has performed with popular artists such as Ariana Grande, the Bicentennial of Monroe County, Michigan. Zendaya, Emblem3, Austin Mahone, MKTO, Sammy Monroe County Farm Bureau A & R Concessions Tony’s Sons Plumbing & Heating Inc Ida Party Tent Rental Adams, Big Time Rush, and recorded a duet cover of Banas Lumber and Hardware Dr. Riga Krueger DDS Greenstone Farm Credit Services Sieb Plumbing & Heating “Everything Has Changed” with Stefanie Scott of Disney’s Anita’s Dance Company ABC Seamless & Bath Planet Stephanie Moore - The Danberry Company Ant Farm available on iTunes. The song premiered on USA of Wisconsin Today and Entertainment Tonight.