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The Man Who Invented Christmas

Great Lakes Cinema Series Presents:

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Everyone knows the story. This is how it came to be.

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Date
December 6, 2026
Event Starts
2:00 PM
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Theater Doors 1:30PM
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PG | 2017 | 1h 44m

Step into Victorian London and discover the story behind one of the most beloved Christmas tales ever written. The Man Who Invented Christmas follows Charles Dickens as he races to create A Christmas Carol, bringing Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas to life through a mix of imagination, inspiration, and a little holiday magic.

Starring Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, and Jonathan Pryce, this charming Christmas film offers a fresh, festive look at the making of a timeless holiday classic.

Wednesday | Nov 11, 2026

Saving Private Ryan

The mission is a man.

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Nov 14 - 15, 2026

Simple Gifts: Sacred and Stage

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Tuesday | Nov 17, 2026

Out of My Mind

Everyone has a voice. Melody is finding hers.

Event Starts 6:00 PM

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Nov 20 - 21, 2026

The Land of the Sweets

A Sweet Start to the Holiday Season

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Friday | Dec 4, 2026

Dear Santa

Includes a Q&A with lead actor David Haydn-Jones after the film.

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Saturday | Dec 5, 2026

A Christmas Carol

A one-man show adapted, staged, and performed by Broadway Veteran Allen Fitzpatrick

Event Starts 4:00 PM

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Sunday | Dec 6, 2026

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Everyone knows the story. This is how it came to be.

Event Starts 2:00 PM

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Sunday | Dec 6, 2026

Die Hard

40 Stories of Sheer Adventure!

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Dec 10 - 11, 2026

Messiah by Candlelight

Tis the Season for a Cherished Holiday Tradition

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Saturday | Dec 12, 2026

Family Holiday Pops

The Newest Holiday Favorite is Back

Event Starts 3:00 PM

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Monday | Dec 14, 2026

An Evening with Jeff Daniels

An Acoustic Night of Songs and Stories

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Dec 19 - 20, 2026

The Nutcracker

A Holiday Classic Performed by Young and Professional Dancers from Northern Michigan

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Tuesday | Dec 22, 2026

Michael Cavanaugh's A Merry Rockin' Christmas

Even Scrooge will be dancing in the aisles!

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Nov 2026