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Coming
Events at Bronner’s …
Paint-N-Go
June 1 through October 31
Bronner’s Paint-N-Go promotion began June 1 and will run daily
through October 31. The painter(s) will be located at a table in
section 8. Guests may order Paint-N-Go personalized ornaments at
the personalization counter in section 8, and the ornament(s) will
be available for pickup at the counter in one or two hours. There
is no charge for personalization.
One Christmas
in the mid 1960s, Wally Bronner handpainted names on ornaments as
gifts for staff members’ children. Because requests for the
ornaments began coming in, Bronner’s started a personalized
ornament department in 1967.
Department
56 Open House with Artist Tom Bates
Saturday, October 16
10 a.m. to Noon and 1-4 p.m.
Village artist Tom Bates will greet guests, pose for photos, and
sign Department 56 pieces purchased at Bronner’s during the
event. A drawing will be held for Department 56 prizes.
Department
56™
Retirement Weekend
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, November 5-7
Bronner’s will have a complete list of retired Department
56 pieces available for review. New village gift sets, Snowbabies
and special –edition Santas will also be available.
G.
DeBrekht Russian Gifts
Saturday, November 6
(Times to be determined.)
Bronner’s is pleased to present André Gabricht, creative
director and artist with G. DeBrekht Artistic Studios, makers of
fine Russian gifts. André will sign G. DeBrekht purchases
during his appearance at Bronner’s.
Pam
Chatley Ornament
Artist Signing
November 6 & 7
Ornament artist Pam Chatley will sign her ornaments purchased at
Bronner’s on Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7, 2010.
Watch for more information in the September edition of Beamer’s
Holiday Beat. View
a sample of Ms. Chatley’s work.
Connie
Larsen Ornament
Artist Signing
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 11 & 12 and 18 & 19, and Dec.
2 & 3
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a unique opportunity to meet Bronner’s ornament artist
Connie Larsen. She will sign or personalize any of her ornaments
purchased during her appearances.
Precious
Moments Doll Event
with Linda Rick
November 13 & 14, 2010; Sat. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m.; Sun. 12:30-5
p.m.
Doll designer Linda Rick will sign Precious Moments doll purchases
at Bronner’s Saturday and Sunday, November 13 and 14.
St.
Nicholas: from Saint to Santa
November 13 & 14, 2010; Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Join us as St. Nicholas tells the story of how he became Santa Claus.
This half-hour performance, a tradition here at Bronner’s,
involves audience participation. Don’t miss out on this memorable
experience for children of all ages.
Fontanini
Signing with
Emanuele Fontanini
Sat.& Sun., November 20 & 21
Noon to 4 p.m.
Emanuele Fontanini, fourth-generation member of the House of Fontanini,
will be happy to sign any Fontanini Nativity purchases made during
the event as well as two Fontanini pieces from your personal collection.
Egyptian
Museum Glass Signing
November 20 & 21, 2010; Sat. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5
p.m. Mohamed and Linda, owners of Egyptian Museum Glass will sign
purchases of Egyptian glass ornaments, perfume bottles and other
decorative pieces.
Santa
Visits Daily
November 26-December 24
Mon-Sat: 10-11:30 a.m., 1-4 p.m., and 5:30-7 p.m.; Sun: Noon to
5:30 p.m.
Bring your camera and your wish list to Bronner’s. Because
Santa is so busy on Christmas Eve, his visiting hours will end at
3 p.m. Bronner’s closes at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Please
note that many children wish to see Santa on Saturdays and Sundays.
Guests should anticipate a wait. For groups of 25 or more, please
phone (989) 652-9935, ext. 556.
Jacki
Edwards to Sign
Ornament Creations
December 4 & 5
Jacki Edwards will sign her delightful clay dough ornaments purchased
at Bronner’s on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5. Look
for more information in the September edition of Beamer’s
Holiday Beat. View
a sample of Ms. Edwards work.
Teresa
Thibault Returns
December 10-12
Another ornament artist favorite, Teresa Thibault, will sign her
Heart Gifts ornaments purchased at Bronner’s on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, December 10, 11 and 12, 2010. More information will
be available in the the September 2010 edition of Beamer’s
Holiday Beat. View
a sample of Ms. Thibault’s work.
Bronner
Family Sing-along
Wed. & Thurs., December 22 & 23
1:30-2 p.m.
Join members of the Bronner family in singing a variety of favorite
Christmas carols. Music is piped throughout the store. This is a
great way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Silent
Night Sing-along
Friday, December 24
3-3:15 p.m.
Join a member of the Bronner family and guest guitarist in the Silent
Night Memorial Chapel as they lead everyone in singing “Silent
Night.” This peaceful assembly is the perfect way to remember
why we celebrate the Christmas season.
Frankenmuth
Christmas
Light Spectacular
November 5- January 6
Experience the impressive array of sparkling lights and festive
decorations that adorn Frankenmuth’s homes, churches, businesses,
and parks. Over 125 decorated lampposts line Main Street. Frankenmuth’s
Holiday Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, November 26, 2010.
Call 1-800-FUN-TOWN for more information or visit www.frankenmuth.org.
365
Evenings a Year
Every evening, Bronner’s ½-mile Christmas Lane is aglow
with thousands of twinkling lights. Decorated lampposts and trees,
along with intriguing outdoor displays, make your visit a magical
one. A majestic, life-size Nativity scene reminds us of the true
meaning of Christmas. Bring your camera and capture the beauty of
this outdoor wonderland.
Can’t
be here for our event?
Please contact our customer service department for information on
how to reserve a piece for shipping or pickup. Event pieces available
while supplies last. Call (989) 652-9931 or email customerservice@bronner.com. |
