Enjoy Christmas in Calumet art, music, family activities beginning Dec. 5, 6

These snow people from Avolio GlassWerks are among the one-of-a-kind gifts for sale at the Paige Wiard Gallery's "Glorious Gifting" show -- part of the First Friday gallery events that will kick off Christmas in Calumet activities this weekend. (Photo courtesy Paige Wiard Gallery)

CALUMET -- Christmas in Calumet activities begin this weekend and continue almost to the New Year. During the weeks preceding Christmas come to Calumet to capture that old fashioned, small town holiday spirit! Enjoy a concert or a play, visit Calumet's unique shops and galleries for one-of-a-kind gifts and dine at one of the fine restaurants. Parking is free in downtown Calumet through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.

Here is a schedule of events for this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6:

Friday, Dec. 5:

    First Friday events at galleries, shops, and eateries, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
    Terry Lee Goffee -- "Johnny Cash Tribute," Calumet Theatre, 7:30 p.m.*

Saturday, Dec. 6:

Visits with Santa and free goodie bags, Rowe Furniture, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Holiday music by strolling musicians, various downtown locations, Noon -3 p.m.
Poor Artists Sale at CLK High School Gym, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.**  

Click here for the rest of the schedule on Main Street Calumet's Web site.

* Visit the Calumet Theatre Web site for more information on this event.

** Click here for more details on the Poor Artists Sale.

For more information about any of these events, please contact Main Street Calumet at (906) 337-6246. (Inset photo courtesy Main Street Calumet)