Old Fashioned Montana Christmas Holiday - Virginia City

Friday, December 04, 2009 - Saturday, December 19, 2009

Christmas is a special time for celebrating traditions and making memories with family and friends. Nevada City and Virginia City have made their weekend events into an old fashioned Yule time holiday happening.

The 6th Annual Christmas Open House featuring festive seasonal folk art, garlands, wreaths, and yummy sweets will be held Dec 4th and 5th from 10am-6pm. Join in the cheer at the home of Debbie Rogers on Idaho Street behind the Opera House. See you there!

Don't miss the 3rd Annual Studio Art Sale featuring Virginia City Artists: Kirk Belding, Sheri Jarvis, Erin Leonard and Kim Miller. This year also features fine sterling silver jewelry represented by Christine Stadler of Zocalo Silver Design. Kirk Belding will be showing his salt-fired pottery and will also be on hand for wheel-throwing demonstrations. New to the show this year is the felted work of Kim Miller featuring bright hand-dyed wools and festive bags and bracelets. This event will take place at the Creighton Block Gallery in historic downtown Virginia City from 11am to 6pm Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th. Enjoy refreshments, pottery demonstrations and the fine craftsmanship of local artists in the Creighton Block Gallery's distinct atmosphere of style and sophistication. Virginia City is full of charm, creativity and unique shopping opportunities to inspire you this holiday season. We look forward to showing you what we've made and to sharing a holiday toast with you the first weekend in December.

Come and enjoy the festivities at Rank's Mercantile in historic Virginia City, December 5th from 1pm to 4pm. Treats and mulled cider will be served and door prizes awarded. Sign up for a Christmas gift basket between Nov 27th and Dec 23rd. Winner will be contacted Dec 24th.

Virginia City Artisans & Growers Guild will be open the first three weekends in December from 11am to 5pm. We have great gift ideas and lots of beautiful handmade artwork. And each Saturday we will have a Winters Farmers Market with all sorts of wonderful homemade edibles. Please join us for complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and conversation. Call 843-5833 for more information.

The Montana Heritage Commission, Living History Program presents "Christmas Past" on December 5th from noon to 5pm. Bundle up and enjoy the old fashioned Montana Territorial Christmas celebration inside the Nevada City Museum. Join in the Victorian games, horse drawn hay rides, and there will be treats for children of all ages. Dress warmly and spend a fun filled afternoon while waiting for the 4pm arrival of Santa Claus. Admission is $3, children under 4 years are FREE. For more information, please call 843-5247.

Enjoy a Champagne Brunch at the Bennett House on Dec 6th and Dec 13th at 11am, featuring local historian John Ellingsen. Please call for reservations 843-5220.

The Elling House Arts & Humanities Center presents a mid-winter holiday gathering with their "The Splendid Feast" on Saturday, December 19 beginning at 6:30pm. The feast will open with a merry wassail punch social, followed by a four-course dinner prepared by local chef Amy Kelley. Reservations are required. Please call 843.5454.

Don't miss the magic of a small, rural Montana's old fashioned, heart warming celebration of Christmas.