The Sounds & Sights Festival open-air art market is back for its 2nd year and expanding, after a successful debut in 2011 and the organizers are looking for artists and fine craftsmen and women to be a part of the event. Please visit our Call for Artists page for full details and downloadable application.

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Calling all musicians, street entertainers and local singing Idols – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights, the popular summer concert series in downtown Chelsea, is holding their annual auditions for the 2012 entertainment lineup. The audition date is MONDAY, MARCH 12, from 5-8pm at the CHELSEA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 128 Park Street, [...]

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Chelsea’s Annual Hometown Holiday Weekend Packed with Activities

November 14, 2011

Chelsea, MI:  The Annual Chelsea Hometown Holiday, is a festive, fun-filled weekend celebration that traditionally kicks off the holiday season in Chelsea.  This year marks the 24th consecutive year for event and will take place the weekend of December 2-4, sponsored in part by Key Bank. The activities start on Friday night when Santa Clause [...]

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2011 Hometown Holiday Parade Application Available

September 2, 2011

Even while it’s still only the fall season, folks in the community are already eager to start planning for Chelsea’s Hometown Holiday Light Parade, which takes place on December 3. For those ready to get started on their floats before the winter weather is upon us (good thinking!), you can download the parade application here [...]

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Performance Schedule: August 25, 2011

August 22, 2011

It’s the final week of Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights for 2011. Don’t miss your last chance of the summer to catch our amazing lineup of musical acts, children’s entertainment, and other lively performances at separate staged areas in walkable downtown Chelsea, Michigan. Performances and activities take place from 6:30 until 8:30pm. See you [...]

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Performance Schedule: August 18, 2011

August 15, 2011

Check out this week’s Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights lineup! Come out and start your weekend early by strolling downtown to listen to great music, take in the sights, and enjoy lively performances at separate staged areas in historic downtown Chelsea, Michigan. Live Entertainment Zero Gravity Band (Jazz) at the Library Los Dingos del [...]

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Performance Schedule: August 11, 2011

August 9, 2011

Check out this week’s lineup of musical acts, children’s entertainment, and other lively performances at separate staged areas in walkable downtown Chelsea, Michigan. Enjoy your Thursday night out with music, fun, plenty of food options, and more all in a family friendly atmosphere. Performances and activities take place from 6:30 until 8:30pm. See you downtown! [...]

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Performance Schedule: August 4, 2011

August 1, 2011

Check out this week’s Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights lineup! Come out and start your weekend early by strolling downtown to listen to great music, take in the sights, and enjoy lively performances at separate staged areas in historic downtown Chelsea, Michigan. Live Entertainment Dorkestra (Jazz) at the Library Jen & the Koppins (Americana) [...]

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Featured Performer: The Macpodz

July 27, 2011

The Macpodz captivate music lovers with a kinky concoction of American tradition and world grooves. Their sound, called “Disco Bebop,” was conceived in early 2006 when the rhythm section applied a four-on-the-floor roller rink beat to a Charlie Parker standard. The poet and social activist John Sinclair was integral to the formation of the Macpodz, [...]

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Chelsea Pet Parade to march through downtown

July 23, 2011

Article reprinted from The Sun Times News (July 21, 2011) By Greg Raye The time is near for Chelsea’s Sounds and Sights Festival (formerly Summerfest), and for pet lovers, this means it’s once again time to enjoy the popular Pet Parade. In addition to the many musicians, artist, and entertainers, a popular part of the weekend is [...]

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