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Events To Mark on the December Calendar in Birmingham
The annual Winter Markt, model trains and ladies' night out are all happening this month.
Believe it or not, November is behind us and there's only four weeks left in 2013. The fun never stops in Birmingham, and here's a look at some events you might not want to miss.
Menorah Lighting
The annual menorah display in Shain Park started early this year with the first night of Chanukah last Wednesday. The official lighting ceremony, featuring Avy Schreiber and the Pella Ensemble will take place at 5 p.m. Dec. 1, organized by the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chai Center. Chanukah ends Thursday, Dec. 5.Birmingham Trains
The annual tradition of model trains in downtown Birmingham continues this month.- On Dec. 7, visit a model train clinic at the Birmingham museum. The clinic is by appointment only, so call the museum to register for a 15 minute slot.
- Get ready for a special event with the reading of the Polar Express for kids on Dec. 12. The event is co-sponsored by the Baldwin Public Library, starts at 6:30 p.m.
- Meet model train expert Jim Greene for a presentation on his collection of 1930s trains for serious model train enthusiasts on Dec. 14. Tickets for this event are $10 per person, call the museum to register.
Ladies Night
Enjoy a holiday shopping experience just for the ladies in downtown Birmingham from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. Dozens of merchants will offering either a discount, raffle prizes, appetizers and drinks, or a token gift or gift basket. A list of all participating merchants and their offerings is on the Enjoy Birmingham website.Birmingham Winter Markt
The Birmingham Winter Markt returns downtown:- Friday, Dec. 6 - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 7 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 8 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra
Music Director John Thomas Dodson will take the podium with featured guest artist Janet Sung in one of two performances with the BBSO at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd. in Bloomfield Hills.
Tickets are available by calling the BBSO at 248-352-2276, or find more information here.Find out what's happening in Birminghamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
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