The 34th annual SAC Holiday Along the River opens to the public Sunday, November 6 and runs through Sunday, December 31.  Over 80 Michigan artists are displaying and selling their original artwork, unique gift items and holiday decorations.  Shoppers are sure to find gifts at affordable prices for everyone on their gift lists.

Join us November 6, 1-3pm for refreshments, shopping and live music performed by Richard Lahmann and “A Step Back in Time” booksigning by Piper Brewer.  SAC members are invited to attend the member opening reception Saturday, November 5 from 6-8pm with food, drinks, live music by Pat Carmody.  Members will receive 20% off on one Holiday Show purchase during the reception. The show is generously sponsored by Memorial Healthcare with outdoor decorating by Sunburst Gardens.

Special events during the show include the popular Children’s Day, Sunday, December 4 from 1-3pm with art activities, refreshments, live music, book signing, gingerbread house display and a visit by Santa.

SAC is offering three children’s Gingerbread House classes beginning Thursday, December 1 from 4-5:30pm. The second date is Saturday, December 3 from 10-11:30am and also 11-12:30pm.

A special adult fused glass pendant class, Art That Sizzles takes place Wednesday, Novembe 16, 6-7pm.

SAC gift cards make great gifts. The Arts Center is available for rent for special events, meetings and holiday parties.

The Shiawassee Arts Center, located at 206 Curwood Castle Drive in Owosso, is open Monday through Friday 10am-5pm and weekends 12-4pm. The Arts Center features the artwork of local and statewide artists in eight galleries including the Frieseke Gallery and a specialty Gift Shop. The public is welcome and there is no admission charge. SAC, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, entertain and enrich the quality of life in our community. For more information call the Arts Center at 989.723.8354 or visit www.shiawasseearts.org.