Area Happenings: Turkey Burn, Orrville ringing in holidays and shopping begins

Wooster Daily Record
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“Of Two (or more) Minds,” Thursday-Friday through Dec. 15, The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University. A mixed media exhibition by Cleveland artist Barbara Martin. The Coburn Gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and noon-4 p.m. weekends. Gallery admission is free. For more information about the exhibition, call 419-289-5652 or visit the gallery’s Facebook page.

Loudonville Art Exhibition, through Dec. 9, Loudonville Public Library, 122 E. Main St. The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District Art Club students showcase their creative efforts by inviting the community to admire their work.

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Burn, 8 a.m. Thursday, WCH Health Point, 3727 Friendsville Road, Wooster. Forget-Me-Not Baskets is partnering with Wooster Community Hospital to host its annual Turkey Burn. Enjoy a pre-feast workout with family and friends. A small monetary donation is required. Donations will go to Forget-Me-Not Baskets.

Home for the Holidays, 5 -8 p.m. Saturday, Orrville. For a complete list of events, times, who’s participating and a map of ice sculpture locations, be sure to check out the Home for the Holidays Facebook page.

One Stop Christmas Shop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Church of the Saviour, 480 Fry Road, Wooster. Enjoy a mix of handmade crafts, baked goods, clothing and personal care products alongside some of your favorite brands. Cash and carry specials available. Free admission. Oma Gourd and Dough Pros food trucks on site. Follow us on Facebook for event updates and Vendor Spotlights; https://facebook.com/events/s/4th-annual-one-stop-christmas-/5953491454778406/

Shop Small Saturday will be observed this year in Wooster on Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Shop Small Saturday will be observed this year in Wooster on Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Shop Small Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, downtown Wooster. Competing against Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Shop Small Saturday is becoming a holiday tradition with emphasis on local. Shop Small Woo brings deals from local establishments, which in turn helps the people in the community.

Tickets are on sale for the Madrigal Feaste, a long-standing tradition at Ashland University. The 47th annual event, presented by the AU Department of Music, will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3.
Tickets are on sale for the Madrigal Feaste, a long-standing tradition at Ashland University. The 47th annual event, presented by the AU Department of Music, will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3.

Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3, Redwood Hall, Ashland University. The Madrigal Feaste takes audiences back to “Merry Olde England," for an evening of fine singing, original comedy, award-winning dining and cherished traditions. All tickets must be purchased in advance (none are sold at the door) and are on sale through Monday, Nov. 27. They are available online at ashland.edu/performing-arts-tickets (credit card purchases will include an additional transaction fee) or in person at the AU Campus Store during normal business hours. For more information, contact Ron Blackley, director of choral activities and professor of music at AU, at 419-289-5114 or rblackle@ashland.edu.

The Wayne County Historical Society's campus will be dressed in its holiday best for two public open houses on Dec. 1 and 2.
The Wayne County Historical Society's campus will be dressed in its holiday best for two public open houses on Dec. 1 and 2.

Wayne County Historical Society open house, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster. Admission is $5 for adults, free for those 18 and under. For more information, call 330-264-8856, Tuesday-Friday, between 1 and 5 p.m.

Wooster Symphony Orchestra will present a holiday concert, featuring Elvis Presley impersonator Mike Albert, who will perform holiday arrangements from Presley’s Christmas album.
Wooster Symphony Orchestra will present a holiday concert, featuring Elvis Presley impersonator Mike Albert, who will perform holiday arrangements from Presley’s Christmas album.

"Elvis Has Entered the Building," 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, McGaw Chapel, 340 E. University St. The Wooster Symphony Orchestra will present a holiday concert featuring Elvis Presley impersonator Mike Albert, who will join the WSO to perform holiday arrangements from Presley’s Christmas album. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Department of Music at jlindberg@wooster.edu or by calling 330-263-2047.

Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, St. Peter Catholic Church, 379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg.

Wooster Alternative Gift Market, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, First PresbyterianChurch, 621 College Avenue in Wooster. Find the perfect gift for family and friends, from $5 shares in humanitarian projects to fair trade products.

Search for the Christ Child, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville.

"Messiah," 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Central Christian School, Kidron. The Orrville Community Chorus will present its 78th annual performance of "Messiah" by George Frederic Handel. Admission is $10. Students through eighth grade will be admitted free. Visit www.orrvillecommunitychorus.org for more information. Questions may be addressed to info@orrvillecommunitychorus.org.

Hope for the Holiday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Lincoln Way Vineyards, 9050 West Old Lincoln Way, Wooster. Benefit Christmas hand bell concert, presented by Grace Ringers & Friends. Donations will benefit cancer research. Food truck, On the Rise Bar B- Que, on site, noon-8 p.m.

Millersburg Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Millersburg Elementary School to the American Legion Post home.

The Coburn Gallery and Ashland University Department of Art + Design will host “Of Two (or more) Minds,” a mixed media exhibition by Cleveland artist Barbara Martin, through Friday, Dec. 15.
The Coburn Gallery and Ashland University Department of Art + Design will host “Of Two (or more) Minds,” a mixed media exhibition by Cleveland artist Barbara Martin, through Friday, Dec. 15.

Nativity Walk and Soup Supper, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Millersburg First Presbyterian Church, 90 S. Clay St., Millersburg. Donation going to Friends in Need, which helps Holmes County families.

Annette Helton
Annette Helton

'White Christmas' with Annette Helton, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Ashland American Legion. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Legendary Motown Recording Artist, Annette Helton, of Martha and the Vandellas will be performing.This event is open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door.

“Of Two (or more) Minds,” Thursday-Friday through Dec. 15, The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University. A mixed media exhibition by Cleveland artist Barbara Martin. The Coburn Gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and noon-4 p.m. weekends. Gallery admission is free. For more information about the exhibition, call 419-289-5652 or visit the gallery’s Facebook page.

“Mirror Mirror," through Dec. 1, Sussel and Morgan Galleries of Ebert Art Center, 1220 Beall Ave., Wooster. College of Wooster Art Museum (CWAM) is displaying its fall exhibition showcases with work of 14 women artists and focusing on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters and friends. The curator’s talk will be at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a dessert reception, and artist panels will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Both events will take place in the Ebert Art Center.

“Mirror Mirror" will showcase the work of 14 women artists and focus on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters, and friends.
“Mirror Mirror" will showcase the work of 14 women artists and focus on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters, and friends.

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