Delightful and imaginative working model train layouts fill several rooms at the History Center of Traverse City at 322 6th St.

The Festival of Trains will be held from December 14-January 2nd. Hours are 10am-7pm Monday-Saturday and noon-4pm on Sundays, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day (Closed on Christmas Day). For more information, call the History Center of Traverse City at 231.995.0313

Location: History Center of Traverse City
Contact Address: 322 6th Street
Link: www.gtheritagecenter.org

Playing at 8 pm
$5 Men’s Night Special, or Bring a Downtown Shopping Receipt Dated 12/15 and Get In Free!

2011/USA/R/125 min
Director: Seth Gordon
Cast: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey, Donald Sutherland, Julie Bowen, Jamie Foxx
Writers: Michael Markowitz, John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers…permanently. There’s only one problem: even the best laid plans are only as foolproof as the brains behind them. Produced by Jay Stern.

Playing at 3:30 pm

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

“Like Crazy” is about two nice, intelligent people becoming increasingly crazy about each other. It beautifully illustrates how 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.

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.

“Felicity Jones will break your heart at least once.”
- Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

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

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

No need to panic. An evening of shopping has been designated just for the Men in Downtown Traverse City. Participating stores will offer sales, specials, refreshments and food from 5 to 9 pm.

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: Pints and North Peak

Baywest Antiques: Store  wide sale and light refreshments

Brilliant Books: Traverse City's Bayside Bombshells will highlight burlesque and free refreshments at Brew when you spend $50 at Brilliant Books

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: Discounts and hourly drawings for a Cherry Stop gift certificate, live music with Alicea Follmar, drink specials at Uncorked Wine Bar.

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

Daisy Jane: 20% off scarves

Evergreen Gallery: All jewelry discounted 10-40% ans will offer free gift wraping. Holiday refreshments and local artist to be present

Federico’s Design Jewelers: Celebrating 25 Years in Downtown TC with 25% off the month of December.

Haystacks: 20% off

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

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 Salon: impres will team up with Brew and be on site for hand massage, chair massage’s and parrifin dips. Buy an impress gift card for $50, $100, $150 and receive a $10 Brew gift card. Also enter in the impress salon spa 42” TV give away.

Kay's: 30% off storewide, excluding Vera Bradley. Refreshments and free gift wrapping

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: $7 64oz of Miller Lite, Bud Lite and Labatt and free apps from 6 to 9 pm

Miners North Jewelers: $25 off of a purchase of $75 or more and gift with purchase. Brats and chili for a donation to Child & Family Services

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

On the Rocks: 10% off all jewelry

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!

Peninsula Studios: Free neck & should massages at 7 pm

POP-KIES: Free popcorn samples

Posh: Free gift wrapping, refreshments, special sales on the most popular stocking stuffers

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

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

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 pizza

Sweet Pea: Refreshments and specials throughout the evening

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

Venus: Refreshments

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 12:45 pm

2010/UK/PG-13/105 min
Director: Asif Kapadia
Cast: Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Frank Williams, Ron Dennis, Viviane Senna, Milton da Silva, Neide Senna, Jackie Stewart, Sid Watkins, Galvao Bueno, Reginaldo Leme, Gerhard Berger, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Jean-Marie Balestre, Michael Schumacher, Bussunda, Rubens Barrichello, Luiz Fernando Lima, Damon Hill, Riccardo Patrese, Bernie Ecclestone

Brazilian Ayrton Senna’s remarkable story, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of “Senna,” a documentary feature that spans the racing legend’s years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later. Far more than a film for F1 fans, “Senna” unfolds a remarkable story in a remarkable manner, eschewing many standard documentary techniques in favor of a more cinematic approach that makes full use of astounding footage, much of which is drawn from F1 archives and previously unseen.

In English and Portuguese with English subtitles. Contains some profanity and disturbing images.

“‘Senna’ is what film critics might call a TMSI movie, as in: Trust me, see it.”
- Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

“With such supercharged material under the hood, a magnetic man behind the wheel and a nimble director manning the pits, ‘Senna’ is simply the greatest sports film I have ever seen.”
- Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“With exemplary use of archival footage, director Asif Kapadia expertly contrasts episodes of adrenaline-rush speed with moments of reflective slow motion to capture the addictive thrill and danger of the sport, as well as the personal values of the humble, spiritual sportsman.”
- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

“You don’t have to know or care anything about Formula One auto racing, or ever have heard of the legendary Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna, to become fully drawn into this film’s universe.”
- Andrew O’Hehir, Salon.com

“A documentary with the pace of a thriller, a story of motors and machines that is beyond compelling because of the intensely human story it tells.”
- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

“Mr. Senna speaks extensively and eloquently for himself, and reveals himself to be an eminently human hero. He’s thoughtful, even philosophical, about decisions that deprive him of seemingly well-earned victories.”
- Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

“The film is a remarkable experience on a purely sensory level, and the best of its archival footage – on the track, in private meetings with drivers before the races, from the white-knuckle, over-the-shoulder perspective of Senna himself – is pure gold.”
- Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

Test Screening Thursday, December 15 at 5 pm – FREE, with agreement to complete survey and participate in Q&A session

Mark your calendar for this chance to help a film in production reach completion. Filmmakers from around the country have heard about how invaluable the feedback from our audiences has been at previous test screenings — this time, we’re hosting a team working on a feature documentary on the oil industry. Please join us at 5 pm. Attendees will be asked to complete a written survey and to participate in a question and answer session following the film.

About the Film: What happens when an industry has too much power? “Greedy Lying Bastards” presents a searing indictment of the influence, deceit and corruption that defines the fossil fuel industry. From the Gulf Coast to the tiny nation of Tuvalu, from Nigeria and Uganda to Peru and Alaska, filmmaker and political activist Craig Rosebraugh documents the impact of an industry that has continually put profits before people, waged a campaign of lies designed to thwart measures to combat climate change, used its clout to minimize infringing regulations and undermined the political process in the U.S. and abroad. Rosebraugh’s in-depth investigation into the industry took him to five continents and nine countries. “Greedy Lying Bastards” is the disturbing and revealing portrait of what he uncovered on his journey, a tale of devastating consequences. By interweaving the stories of the victims of the Gulf oil spill and the global climate crisis with a look at the practices of fossil fuel companies and the climate change deniers they support, he lays bare the industry’s deliberate pattern of irresponsibility. And, while oil companies worldwide exert undue influence over policies that will protect their revenues, those who speak out against the industry’s reckless practices risk their livelihoods, imprisonment, and in some instances, their lives.