Playing Thursday, December 8 at 7:15 pm – $5 Ladies’ Night Special, or Bring a Downtown Shopping Receipt Dated 12/8 and Get In Free!

2011/USA/R/125 min
Director: Paul Feig
Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, Matt Lucas, Jill Clayburgh, Rebel Wilson, Michael Hitchcock

Producer Judd Apatow (“Knocked Up,” “Superbad”) and director Paul Feig (creator of “Freaks and Geeks”) invite you to experience “Bridesmaids.” Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie’s life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.

Extended store hours for the ladies to shop in Downtown Traverse City. Participating stores will offer food and refreshments from 5 to 9 pm. Enter to win prizes.

Downtown Merchants staying open late and offering great deals just for the ladies!

Here is a sneak peek at some of the specials for the evening.

American Spoon Foods: Sampling, chocolate cake and Balaton Cherries. Purchase 6 jars get the 7^th ½ off, purchase 12 jars get the 13^th free

Americana Gallery: Draw for your discount-5% to 50% or $5 to $25 on purchases made. You can also win 20% off your purchases made in January & February. Holiday treats!

Backcountry Outfitters: 20 to 30% off selected ladies’ styles and refreshments

Baywest Antiques: Store  wide sale and light refreshments

Becky Thatcher Designs: $20 Gift Certificate to anyone who fills out a wish list

Brilliant Books: Bye a $5 Brilliant Books tote bag; get 20% off everything you can fit in it. Plus snacks, goodies, surprises and give-aways.

Cali’s: Special sale for the evening and refreshments

Cherry Republic: $5 off “Pick of the Orchard” and “Grill Master” gift boxes. Also serving cherry beverage “The Grinch” in the Wine Tasting Room.

The Cherry Stop & Uncorked Wine Bar: Discounts and hourly drawings for a Cherry Stop gift certificate, live music with Matt Mansfield, drink specials at Uncorked Wine Bar.

The Chocolate Den: Chocolate Fountain and 10% off prepackaged items

Daisy Jane: 20% off scarves

Evergreen Gallery: Two local featured artists will be present and a local musician, Mike Dunkley, playing guitar. Ladies will receive a coupon good for 8 days. Featured artist is Linda Spencer and Niki Peterson. Refreshments and holiday treats.

Federico’s Design Jewelers: Celebrating 25 Years in Downtown TC with 25% off the month of December. Refreshments and Morsels during Ladies’ Night and featuring Nanis leather Italian bracelets

Haystacks: 20% off

Higher Self Book Store: 20% off merchandise, $1 per minute readings with Robert & Noah, chocolates, refreshments and free gift wrapping

Horizon Book Store: Author Paul LaPorte, Heart of a Priest (the book about Father Fred) will be on site for book signing from 7 to 8 pm

Holiday Traditions: Hot cocoa bar and snacks. Draw your own discount…from 5% to 50% off. We have teamed up with Living Light Massage and for every purchase of $35 or more you will receive a $20 gift card toward a massage at Living Light.

House of Doggs: Dinner specials and gift certificates for sale

impres: The impres team will be on site at Yen Yoga and offering mini make-overs, nail polishing, make-up and festive up-do’s

Kay's: 20% off- ALL DAY!

Kidz Art: Drop the kids off at Kidz Art from 5 to 9 and shop til’ you drop. $25 for each to make a picture, matting, frame and gift wrap. $25 gift cards with $5 supporting VSA-Arts

Kilwin’s: BOGO on ice cream and fudge. Fudge samples

Lil Bo Pub & Grille: $4 martini’s and free apps 6 to 9 pm

Miners North Jewelers: $25 off of a purchase of $75 or more and gift with purchase. Get your picture taken with a fun blinky ring with a donation to Child & Family Services

Nest of Grand Traverse: Chocolate martinis, make a purchase of $30 or more and receive 15% off and a free ornament. Fill out a wish list and you will be entered to win a prize package worth over $200.

Nifty Things: Refreshments and fabulous hors d’evours. Gift with purchase of $25 or more, in-store specials on bead lines and free gift wrapping

On the Rocks: 15% off men’s gift and home décor

Pavlova European Salon & Spa: Purchase a $100 Pavlova Holiday Gift Certificate and receive an additional $25 gift card to a gourmet restaurant. 15% off professional salon and spa products. $15 off $50 purchase of boutique items such as jewelry and bags!

Peppercorn: KHQ radio promo participant. Featuring Daniel Umulus from Six Lugs serving his very own Wine Sloshee and snacks

POP-KIES: Free popcorn samples

Posh: Free gift wrapping, refreshments, special sales and opportunity to fill out your wish list

Raven’s Child: 20% off selected items with a $5 donation to the Father Fred Foundation & Fresh Food Partnership. Refreshments and gift with purchase.

Red Hare Tack & Togs: Edible treats and Trunk Show of ASMAR Equestrian with special discounts

Robert Frost Fine Footwear: Enter to win two $100, four $50, and six $25 gift cards. Wine and cheese

Roth Shirt Co.: Free logo cap with any purchase and free gift wrapping

Running Fit: 20% off apparel, free snacks, and a raffle. Open until 8 pm

Sunglass Shoppe: $100 off Tom Davies, $50 off any optical frame, $50 off any sunglass over $150, $50 off Varilux RX lenses, $25 off any Eyebob Reader. Chance to win prizes, refreshments and appetizers

Sweet Pea: Refreshments and specials throughout the evening

Venus: Refreshments

Village Pilates: Raffle for free Pilates sessions, gift certificates for sale and refreshments. Stop by and experience Village Pilates equipment….we have a cadillac, three reformers and a chair….and kick off the shopping local season.

Votruba Leather Goods: Refreshments and specials throughout the evening

Location: Downtown Traverse City
Contact Name: Colleen Paveglio
Phone Number: 922-2050
Email: colleen@downtowntc.com
 

Playing at the State Theatre Downtown

1, 3, 5, 7, 9 pm

2011/USA/PG-13/90 min
Director: Drake Doremus
Cast: Felicity Jones, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence and Alex Kingston

A love story is both a physical and emotional tale, one that can be deeply personal and heartbreaking for an audience to experience. Director Drake Doremus’ film “Like Crazy” beautifully illustrates how your first real love is as thrilling and blissful as it is devastating. When a British college student (Felicity Jones) falls for her American classmate (Anton Yelchin), they embark on a passionate and life-changing journey only to be separated when she violates the terms of her visa. “Like Crazy” explores how a couple faces the real challenges of being together and of being apart.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Picture at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and of the Special Jury Prize for Best Actress Felicity Jones, “Like Crazy” depicts both the hopefulness and the heartbreak of love.

“‘Like Crazy’ tells the truth, simply: Love is thrilling.”
- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

“A sexy little date movie.”
- J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader

“The most infectious love story in decades.”
- David Edelstein, NY Magazine

“One of the most honest and freshest romantic films I’ve witnessed in years.”
- Dan Gire, Chicago Daily Herald

“One of the best films of the year.”
- Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

“Intense and exhilarating.”
- Anita Katz, San Francisco Examiner

“It’s a wise and beautiful film.”
- Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

“Complicated, funny, sexy and memorable.”
- Ramin Setoodah, Newsweek

“Both of these actors are destined to become genuine stars.”
- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

“Felicity Jones will break your heart at least once in ‘Like Crazy.’”
- Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel