Schedule of Events

As of November 1, 2011

Attractions

Silver Bells Fun Run

• 5:00 pm Start

Run includes two loops of the parade route, almost 3 miles, and will benefit Silver Bells in the City and the Chris Holman Foundation. Starts at the Capitol Lawn and is limited to 1,000 participants. Registration is $25. Sign up at runwalkjog.com/silverbells

Silver Bells Village

Start your holiday shopping at the Silver Bells Village located on the 100 E. block of Allegan Street and S. Washington Square. The Silver Bells Village features Michigan made products, gourmet food vendors, and local artists selling their wares.

Village Vendors

• 2011 Silver Bells in the City Ornaments

Remember ringing in the holidays at Silver Bells in the City for years to come by purchasing a commemorative ornament. Supplies are limited so get yours before there are gone!

• American Eagle Superstore

A large selection of As seen on TV products.

• Coast 2 Coast Merchandising: Light Up Toys: www.lightuptoys.com

LightUpToys.com is one of the largest wholesalers of light up novelty products in the world. Light up toys include boas, swords, sunglasses, hats, wands, spinning balls & more!

• Delaina Cooper

Jewelry, light ups, and inflatable balloon characters-Dora, Spiderman, Hulk and more!

• Doll’s Cookie Basket

A variety of large homemade cookies individually wrapped.

• Golden Raven

High quality hand dyed silk scarves in several weights. Sizes range from hankies to shawls.

• Hot Chocolate Bliss: www.hotchocolatebliss.com

Over 45 varieties of hot chocolate, gift baskets and ornaments. Five flavors of hot chocolate and hot cider will be available by the cup. A specialty for the season is the Candy Cane Cocoa!

• House of Pies: www.houseofpies.net

The House of Pies is a family owned and operated pie shop specializing in homemade fruit and cream pies. Each pie is made, on site, using the finest ingredients and locally grown fruit here in Michigan.

• It Works Global: itworks.net/

It Works ultimate body applicators and supplements.

• Katharo Fields:

Gluten free baked goods-cookies, breads, baklava, brownies & more! Also featuring speciality gifts like heating pads, baby reciving blankets and burp cloths.

• Kettle Corn of Michigan, Inc.: kcofm.com/

Cooked right on site in the Village this Kettle Corn is slightly sweet and lightly salted, just follow your noise. Other popcorn flavors include Cheese, Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Caramel, Vanilla Cinnamon, Better than Chicago, Jamaican Jerk, and Grape.

• Merlin the Cat Yarns, Fiber & Jewelry
etsy.com/shop/merlinthecat

An unusual mix of one of a kind handspun and hand painted yarns, spinning and felting fibers, unique up-cycled and vintage jewelry pieces, and all around crafty goodness!

• Ofilias El Burrito

Homemade Mexican tamales, burritos, tacitos and baked goods.

• Ralya House Beeswax Essentials

Beeswax candles and beeswax body products.

• Sandy Ridge Farm

Michigan Maple syrup and Borghum syrup. Gourmet maple candy, maple mustard, and maple nuts. Gift baskets.

• Thirty-One mythirtyone.com/mjuras

Whether you're looking for style, organization, the perfect giftable item-or a little bit of everything… Thirty-One offers trendy & affordable purses, totes & accessories.

• Usborne Books & More: www.morebooksplease.com

Educational children’s books and training kits.

Radio Disney Road Crew Show

• 5:10 – 6:10 pm

Sing, dance and play with Radio Disney at the Radio Disney Road Crew show on the Capitol steps!

15th Annual Electric Light Parade

• Steps off at 6:10 pm

Lighting of the official State Tree

• Approximately 7:15 pm

Fireworks over the Capitol Dome

• Approximately 7:30 pm

Cody Simpson (hosted by Radio Disney & Citizens Insurance)

• Approximately 7:45-8:45 pm - Capitol Steps

With over 1.3 million Twitter followers, over 1.7 million Facebook likes and over 92 million YouTube views, Cody Simpson is quickly shaping up as a true pop phenomenon. The Queensland, Australia-born singer/songwriter is now poised to ascend even higher. The release of his hugely anticipated new EP, “COAST TO COAST,” recently debuted TOP 15 on the Billboard 200 and features the Top 40 smash, “On My Mind,” as well as the classic heartbreak ballad, “Not Just You.”

In April 2010, Simpson signed with Atlantic Records, which then released his irresistible debut single, “iYiYi (Feat. Flo Rida).” “Flo and I worked with some amazing people,” says Simpson, “including Colby O'Donis, Bei Major and DJ FrankE. We came up with something really catchy. I think everyone can relate to the lyrics. The song is about liking a girl and missing her when she’s not around. Who hasn’t been through that?”

Now relocated to Los Angeles, Simpson soon began winning over U.S. fans with a series of live performances, including 2010’s Campified tour of over 30 different summer camps across the country. Cody’s debut EP, entitled “4 U,” arrived in December 2010, highlighted by both “iYiYi” and the rhythmic pop of “All Day,” which rose to #1 on Radio Disney’s “Top 30 Countdown.”

“On My Mind,” the first single from “COAST TO COAST,” followed in May and proved to be Cody’s breakthrough U.S. hit. The track skyrocketed to #1 at Radio Disney while also hitting the Top 40 at Pop radio outlets nationwide. In addition, the “On My Mind” companion video – directed by Travis Kopach (Panic! At The Disco, 3OH!3, Boys Like Girls) – turned out to be a certified YouTube smash with over 6 million views and counting.

For up-to-the-minute news and information, see www.codysimpson.com.

There is a public meet and greet from 9:00-9:30 pm at the Cody Simpson merchandise tent on the lawn of the State Capitol after the show.

4th Annual Breakfast with Santa

• Seatings times start at 8:00 am-1:00 pm
• Saturday, Nov. 19
• Troppo, 111 E. Michigan Ave.

Twas the morning after Silver Bells in the City… Bring your children for a hot pancake breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus! The morning includes cookie decorating, writing letters to Santa and holiday arts & crafts.

Tickets are available at Troppo $10 per person. Children two and under receive free admission.

Entertainment

Lansing City Hall

• 7:15–8:00 pm Glen Erin Pipe Band
• 8:00–8:30 pm Capitol City Jass Society—Instrumental Jazz

Mainstage, Corner of Michigan & Capitol

• Following Parade Lighting of Michigan’s Official Christmas Tree & Fireworks Display (Fireworks Weather Permitting)

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa

• 7:30–8:00 pm St. Paul’s Handbell Choir

Central United Methodist Church, Corner of Capitol & Ottawa

• 5:30–6:15 pm Tangent—Band Performance

Washington Square, 100 S. Block

• 5:30–6:30 pm Clowns - Clowns Around Town
• 7:30-8:30 pm Water Wonderland Chorus of Sweet Adelines International

Washington Square, 200 S. Block

• 5:30–6:30 pm Clowns - Clowns Around Town
• 5:30–8:00 pm First Congregational Church—Celestial Handbell Ensemble
• 7:30–8:30 pm MSU Russian Chorus
• 7:30–8:30 pm Capitol City Chordsmen—Barbershop Group

Washington Square, 300 S. Block

• 5:30–6:30 pm Clowns - Clowns Around Town

Washington Square, 300 S. Block

• 6:30–8:30 pm Caricature Artists
• 6:30–8:30 pm Clowns and Face Painting—Clown World
• 7:30–8:15 pm Greater Lansing Ballet Company
• 8:15–9:00 pm Earl Nelson Singers Company

Radisson Hotel, Corner of Michigan & Grand

• 5:00-6:00 pm Christian Baes—Soloist
• 5:00-6:00 pm El Ballet de Maria Luz
• 7:30-8:30 pm Ruhala Performing Arts—Broadway Songs and Improv singing
• 7:30-9:30 pm Dee Hibbert & Company

CATA Transportation Center

• 5:00-6:00 pm Grande Paraders Square Dance Club
• 6:30-8:30 pm Caricature Artists
• 6:30–8:30 pm Clowns and Face Painting—Clown World
• 7:30–8:15 pm Greater Lansing Ballet Company

State Capitol Building

• 5:30–8:00 pm Self-Guided Tours of the Capitol

Michgian Library and Historical Center

• 5:00–6:00 pm Patch Chords—Barbershop Quartet
• 5:00–9:00 pm Experience the Michigan Historical Museum Exhibit Galleries
• 6:00–7:00 pm Wanda Degen—Dulcimer/Autoharp/Singer
• 7:00–8:00 pm Tangent—Band Performance
• 8:00–9:00 pm Namenlos Early Music Consort

Lansing City Market

• 5:00–9:00 pm Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus / Live Reindeer
• 5:30–6:30 pm Doug Berch—dulcimer/banjo

Lansing Community College, Dart Auditorium, 500 N. Capitol Ave.

• 8:00–9:00 pm Live Broadcast of “Meet Me in St. Louis” on 89.7FM and WLNZ.org

Riverwalk Theatre

• 7:45–8:15pm Irish Dance Company of Greater Lansing
• 7:15–8:45pm Excerpts from “The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs”

Lansing Center—Exhibit Hall A

• 6:10–7:25 pm Live Broadcast of the Electric Light Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting and Fireworks
• 7:30–8:30 pm Meridian Community Band

Downtown Lansing Library, Capital Area District Library

• 5:00–6:00 pm Seasonal Sounds with Jamie-Sue Seal
• 5:00–8:30 pm Around the Town Clowns Face Painting and Balloon Animals
• 5:00–8:30 pm Sally May Britton, Face Painting
• 5:00–8:30 pm Model Railroad Exhibit
• 7:30–8:00 pm Joel Tacey’s Comedy & Magic Show
• 8:15–8:45 pm Joel Tacey’s Comedy & Magic Show