December 5, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. This weekend in Ann Arbor is packed with Christmas-themed events. On Friday, “Midnight Madness” occurs downtown, while the annual “Kindle Fest” in Kerrytown offers traditional German food, children’s activities, and live performances from 5 to 10 p.m., along with hot cocoa and mulled wine. The iBallet Studio presents “The Nutcracker” at the Power Center on Friday evening and twice on Saturday, featuring professional dancers with tickets ranging from $25 to $45.