St. Joe’s Luminary Kick off the holiday season by heading to St. Joseph for the Luminary Festival Today from 5 to 8 pm. Walk along the downtown streets illuminated by the lanterns and Christmas lights, giving a beautiful warm glowing experience as we enter the holiday season. Plenty  of downtown businesses will be participating in the event with extended hours and sales to enjoy, not to mention some special deals at a couple participating locations. This event is great for everyone, whether just enjoying the sights, getting a head start on some holiday shopping, or having a family dinner at one of the many fantastic restaurants downtown. This is the perfect family  holiday  kick off, so be sure to head over and enjoy it all! Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Christmas & Holiday  The University of Michigan Health West Christmas and Holiday Traditions display returns to Frederik Meijer Gardens this Tuesday, November 22nd. Wander through enchanting botanical gardens that have been transformed in a winter wonderland, filled with poinsettias, evergreens, and amaryllis. Beyond the gorgeous greenery, see 46 different trees and displays from around the world showcasing the ways various countries and cultures celebrate the holidays. See how light is used to offer hope and warmth in the coldest season of the year. Some of these displays include the comforting glow of the Hanukkah menorah, stunning starry Filipino lanterns, and many more. Make sure to light up your holiday season by visiting this incredible display. Kalamazoo State Theatre  Make this Thanksgiving extra special with a Greensky Bluegrass concert. Returning home for the holidays, this bluegrass band will be performing in the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre on Friday November 25 and Saturday November 26. These five are seasoned performers connected by a deep bond, which lends itself well to not only their great music but also their brilliant performances. This is a band that makes music all about real experiences, who write about contemporary day to day happenings, just as traditional bluegrass does. With that being said, all of their music is created out of love for music and the genre, which shows in their performances. They are known to sell out venues across the country and tickets are going fast for this special performance. Be sure to buy your tickets soon!