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SUMMARY:Bay View Week of Handbells Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Bay View Week of Handbells Concert 2023 is coming soon! We’re looking forward to this year’s concert\, where more than a hundred advanced handbell musicians will be performing some beautiful\, challenging and exciting music under the baton of director Fred Gramann. \n\n\n\nWe’ve been attending the Week of Handbells together since 2010\, and we’re particularly excited about this year’s concert because we’ll be performing two of Larry’s arrangements there! There will be a performance of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Sumo Fairy\, an interesting arrangement for bass handbells\, and a chance to hear the world’s first-ever performance of Smiles; a version arranged specially for this event.  \n\n\n\nYou can read more about this year’s concert in Larry’s article written for the Bay View Association’s Town Crier newsletter.   \n\n\n\nThe The Bay View Week of Handbells Concert 2023 will be on Thursday\, August 17th\, 2023\, at 7:30pm\, at the John M. Hall Auditorium\, 1715 Encampment Avenue\, Petoskey\, Michigan. Admission is free\, and there will be an offering to benefit the Bay View Association Music Scholarship Fund. There’s no need to book tickets in advance\, but you should plan to arrive in plenty of time to get good seats\, because it’s a popular concert! \n\n\n\nHandbell musicians before last year’s concert
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/bay-view-week-of-handbells-concert-2023/
LOCATION:John M. Hall Auditorium\, 1725 Encampment Ave\, Petoskey\, MI\, MI 49770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Handbell Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221212T210000
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SUMMARY:Zeeland Community Band Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Zeeland Community Band Christmas Concert will take place on Monday\, December 12th\, 2022. Holland-based handbell duo Larry and Carla will once again be joining with the band\, to add the music of handbells to the performance.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the performers\n\n\n\nThe Zeeland Community Band (ZCB) is a group dedicated to providing opportunities for the adult musician to rehearse and perform with others that share a passion for music and community outreach. They welcome any musicians with at least a high-school-level proficiency in their chosen instrument.  \n\n\n\nZCB director Rose Wiersma earned a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in music education\, music theory\, and clarinet performance. She gained her Master of Music degree as a Woodwind Specialist from Western Michigan University. Her advanced studies included Michigan State University and a summer studying in London. She has directed bands at Coopersville Area Public Schools and Grand Valley State University as a woodwind instructor.   \n\n\n\nLarry and Carla are West Michigan’s smallest handbell choir! They are available to perform handbell duets for wedding ceremonies\, worship and memorial services\, and Christmas and holiday events.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Zeeland Community Band Christmas concert will feature a handbell duet prelude by Larry and Carla. This popular annual community event will include a variety of Christmas and holiday music to help you celebrate the season!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/zeeland-community-band-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Cityside Middle School\, 320 E Main Ave\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Handbell Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221209T170000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bells at the Kerstmarkt in Holland\, MI
DESCRIPTION:Christmas bells will be ringing at the Kerstmarkt in Downtown Holland! Local handbell duo Larry and Carla will be playing traditional Christmas handbell music at the event in 2022.  \n\n\n\nThe Kerstmarkt is an annual open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique handcrafted gifts\, and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve been fortunate that the weather has been kind to us every time we’ve played handbells at the Kerstmarkt. Handbells generally don’t appreciate cold temperatures! We notice the change in the sound of the bells when we play outdoors in winter\, but the worst of the weather generally seems to wait until after Christmas! Most of the Kerstmarkt is under cover\, so you can shop for gifts comfortably there. The market is located in downtown Holland\, so there are plenty of shops and restaurants close by. There’s enough to do in the town\, that you could easily turn a visit to the Kerstmarkt into a day trip. The market will give you a taste of a traditional European Christmas market\, without having to fly to Europe.  \n\n\n\nHere’s a video of one of our performances from the 2021 Kerstmarkt:
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-bells-at-the-kerstmarkt-in-holland-mi/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T134500
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
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SUMMARY:Christmas Handbells at Hudsonville Library
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the traditional sounds of Christmas handbells at Hudsonville Library! Michigan handbell duo Larry and Carla will be back for the fourth time with a program of handbell duets!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry and Carla are West Michigan’s smallest handbell choir. They met on a website for handbell musicians when Larry lived in California and Carla lived in England. Their shared love of handbells led to a 3-year long-distance relationship\, and eventually to a visa process and marriage. They moved from California to Holland in the summer of  2016. Larry and Carla will again be demonstrating the art of playing handbells using the traditional “four in hand” technique. Their program will include some well-known carols\, as well as some less-familiar holiday tunes from around the world. You’ll also hear music played on a set of of handchimes\, an instrument that gives a very pure tone to traditional Christmas music. Larry and Carla will talk about the history of their bells and the music they play\, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.   \n\n\n\nPlease join us as we celebrate Christmas at Hudsonville Library. We look forward to welcoming you to this popular annual event\, presented by the Friends of the Gary Byker Memorial Library.
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbells-at-hudsonville-library/
LOCATION:Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville\, 3338 Van Buren St\, Hudsonville\, MI\, 49426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Handbell Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
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SUMMARY:Ring in the Season with Christmas Handbells!
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the season with Holland-based handbell duo Larry and Carla!  \n\n\n\nWe’ll be returning to the Georgetown Connections Senior Center in Jenison\, to play a selection of Christmas handbell duets to welcome the holiday season. We’ll talk about the history of our instruments\, and how we play them\, and will share traditional music from around the world. Audience members will also have the chance to ask all their burning questions about handbells!  \n\n\n\nWhat better way to ring in the Christmas season than by listening to carols played with bells? This is a private event for patrons of this senior community.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to book Larry and Carla to play handbell duets for your event\, you can find lots more information on our website. The traditional sound of handbell music is perfect for creating a festive atmosphere at a Christmas or holiday event. We can also play beautiful music for worship services during Advent and Christmas\, and for winter wedding ceremonies. As a handbell duo\, we take up less room than a traditional handbell choir\, which makes our performances ideal for venues where space is limited. We always recommend early booking for the Christmas and holiday season\, but can sometimes accommodate last-minute requests too. If you need more information\, or have any questions about our availability\, please get in touch!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/ring-in-the-season-with-christmas-handbells/
LOCATION:Georgetown Connections\, 7100 8th Ave\, Jenison\, Michigan\, 49428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Handbell Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20221118T023928Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Handbell Duets in Zeeland
DESCRIPTION:The Music Ministry of Second Reformed Church in Zeeland welcomes guests to attend a celebration of the Sounds of the Christmas Season\, featuring Larry and Carla\, handbell musicians from Holland. We are pleased to welcome this husband and wife duo whose repertoire extends across the entire spectrum of hymns\, classical music\, Christmas carols and folk music. They aim to demonstrate that handbell performances are not only beautiful to listen to\, but also create graceful and interesting visual art. Larry and Carla Sue will share their talent in a free concert at 5:00 pm on Sunday\, December 4. Second Reformed Church is located at 225 E. Central Avenue. No tickets required. Guests are cordially invited to remain for refreshments and for an opportunity to meet the musicians following the recital. \n\n\n\nJoin Larry and Carla to celebrate the season with beautiful music written for handbells.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Larry and Carla\n\n\n\nLarry and Carla started playing handbells in 1987; Larry in California\, and Carla in England. Carla has performed and taught extensively throughout England\, and also in Estonia\, France and the USA. Larry was a member and director of several handbell choirs in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. He is a published handbell composer\, bass handbell specialist\, and the author of The Bass Ringer’s Notebook. Larry is also a recipient of the Donald E. Allured Award for Handbell Composition.  \n\n\n\nLarry and Carla first met online on a website for handbell musicians. After a couple of years in a long-distance relationship\, they were married in California in 2012 and started performing handbell duets together. In 2016\, they moved to Holland\, Michigan. They arrange all their own music\, both secular and sacred\, and run their own publishing company\, Choraegus. Larry and Carla aim to demonstrate that handbell performances are not only beautiful to listen to\, but can also be graceful and interesting to watch.  \n\n\n\nFor this Holiday Handbell Duets concert\, Larry and Carla will be performing with Malmark handbells and handchimes. Their repertoire will include a selection of traditional Advent and Christmas carols from around the world.
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/holiday-handbell-duets-in-zeeland/
LOCATION:Second Reformed Church of Zeeland\, 225 E Central Ave\, Zeeland\, Michigan\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Handbell Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221201T125000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20221118T234114Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Handbell Concert in Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Holland-based handbell duo Larry and Carla will be performing an Advent Handbell Concert at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. This duet performance will feature traditional Advent music and perhaps just a few Christmas carols too. Each arrangement uses just 8 handbells! Handbell music is a wonderful way to prepare for the coming season of joy and celebration.  \n\n\n\nLarry and Carla are a married couple\, brought together by their passion for handbells. They’ve been performing handbell duets together since 2012\, and aim to demonstrate that handbells are not only beautiful to listen to\, but graceful and interesting to watch. For this Advent handbell concert\, Larry and Carla will play Malmark handbells and handchimes\, manufactured in Pennsylvania.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to book Larry and Carla for a performance\, please get in touch. Handbell music is a wonderful addition to a worship service\, community event\, winter wedding or holiday performance. A handbell duo takes up less space than a traditional full-size handbell choir\, making such a group ideal for venues where space is limited. And handbells aren’t just for Christmas! If you miss this Advent handbell concert\, remember that Larry and Carla are available to play for performances year-round. Let us know the type of event you’re planning\, and let’s talk more!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/advent-handbell-concert-in-kalamazoo/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S Park St W\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Handbell Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20220929T204500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T171000Z
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SUMMARY:Handbell Duets at the Kerstmarkt-Holland
DESCRIPTION:Handbell duets at the Kerstmarkt! Local handbell duo Larry and Carla will again be playing traditional Christmas handbell music at this popular annual event. \n\n\n\nThe Kerstmarkt is an annual open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique handcrafted gifts\, and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you missed our performance at the Kerstmarkt in Holland on the opening day last Saturday… here’s how it looked: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHandbells generally don’t appreciate cold temperatures! We notice the change in the sound of the bells when we play outdoors in winter\, but the worst of the weather usually seems to wait until after Christmas. Thankfully\, most of the Kerstmarkt is under cover\, so you can shop for gifts comfortably there\, even if it rains or snows. It’s a great way to soak up a little of the magic of a traditional European Christmas market\, without having book a flight! The market is located in Downtown Holland\, so there are plenty of shops and restaurants close by. If you’re traveling from outside Holland\, you can arrive early and make a day off it! \n\n\n\nHere’s a video of one of our performances from the 2021 Kerstmarkt:
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/handbell-duets-at-the-kerstmarkt-holland/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
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SUMMARY:Handbells at the Kerstmarkt in Downtown Holland
DESCRIPTION:Handbells are coming back to the Kerstmarkt in Downtown Holland! Local handbell duo Larry and Carla will again be playing traditional Christmas handbell music at the event in 2022. Saturday\, November 19 marks the start of the 2022 event!  \n\n\n\nThe Kerstmarkt is an annual open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique handcrafted gifts\, and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm! \n\n\n\nWe’ve been fortunate that the weather has been kind to us every time we’ve played at this annual event. Thankfully\, we haven’t had to cope with the kind of extreme cold that would make what we do impossible. Handbells generally don’t appreciate cold temperatures. We notice the change in the sound of the bells when we play outdoors in winter\, but the worst of the weather generally seems to wait until after Christmas! Most of the Kerstmarkt is under cover\, so you can shop for gifts comfortably there. The market is located in Downtown Holland\, so there are plenty of shops and restaurants close by. Here’s a video of one of our performances from the 2021 Kerstmarkt: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you miss seeing us on the opening day of the Kerstmarkt\, we’ll also be there on the evenings of Friday\, December 2 and Friday\, December 9.
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/handbells-at-the-kerstmarkt-in-downtown-holland/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
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SUMMARY:The Bay View Week of Handbells 2022
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking forward to the Bay View Week of Handbells 2022. More than 100 handbell musicians will be performing some beautiful and challenging music under the baton of director Fred Gramann. \n\n\n\nThe 2020 and 2021 events had to be cancelled because of the pandemic. This year’s event will be a happy reunion for so many of the handbell musicians! For the last two years\, smaller handbell events have taken place on the Bay View campus\, including duet performances. This year\, we’re all thankful to be able to offer the traditional concert in the John M. Hall Auditorium again. Here’s a photo of the small gathering at Bay View in 2021:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s an example of the type of music you’ll hear at the concert in the auditorium. This is Larry’s original composition A Minor Crash\, performed by the musicians at the 2019 Week of Handbells: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe concert for the Bay View Week of Handbells 2022 will be held on Thursday\, August 18th\, at 7:30pm. The venue will be the John M. Hall Auditorium\, 1715 Encampment Avenue\, Petoskey\, Michigan.  \n\n\n\nAdmission is free\, and an offering will be taken to benefit the Bay View Association Music Scholarship Fund. There’s no need to book tickets in advance\, but you should plan to arrive in plenty of time. It’s always a popular concert! \n\n\n\nBay View Week of Handbells venue – The John M Hall Auditorium
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/the-bay-view-week-of-handbells-2022/
LOCATION:John M. Hall Auditorium\, 1725 Encampment Ave\, Petoskey\, MI\, MI 49770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Handbell Concert,Handbell Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20210607T225624Z
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SUMMARY:Handbells at the Holland Kerstmarkt
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking forward to playing handbells at the Holland Kerstmarkt again in 2021!   \n\n\n\nHandbell duo Larry and Carla will again be playing traditional Christmas handbell music at the Kerstmarkt. This is an annual open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique\, handcrafted gifts and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm! \n\n\n\nWe’ve been fortunate that the weather has been kind to us every time we’ve played at this annual event. Thankfully\, we haven’t had to cope with the kind of extreme cold that would make what we do impossible. Handbells generally don’t appreciate cold temperatures. We notice the change in the sound of the bells when we play outdoors in winter\, but the worst of the weather generally seems to wait until after Christmas! Most of the Kerstmarkt is under cover\, so you can shop for gifts comfortably there. The market is located in Downtown Holland\, so there are plenty of shops and restaurants close by. Here’s a video of one of our performances from the 2018 Kerstmarkt: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe played handbells at the Holland Kerstmarkt in 2020\, and the masks proved surprisingly good at keeping our faces warm!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe market is at its most festive after dark. We hope to see you there in 2021!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/handbells-at-the-holland-kerstmarkt/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20210716T010039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T231059Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas at Hudsonville Library - Handbells with Larry and Carla
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the traditional sounds of Christmas at Hudsonville Library! Michigan handbell duo Larry and Carla will be back for the third time with a program of handbell duets. Ringing in the Holidays will be the season finale of the library’s Friends Present series for 2021.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry and Carla are West Michigan’s smallest handbell choir. They met on a website for handbell musicians when Larry lived in California and Carla lived in England. Their shared love of handbells led to a 3-year long-distance relationship\, and eventually to a visa process and marriage. They moved from California to Holland in the summer of  2016. Larry and Carla will again be demonstrating the art of playing handbells using the traditional “four in hand” technique. Their program will include some well-known carols\, as well as some less-familiar holiday tunes from around the world. You’ll hear music played on a set of of handchimes\, and a restored set of antique Taylor bells from England. Larry and Carla will talk about the history of these beautiful instruments\, and the techniques involved in playing them. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll be able to enjoy refreshments and social time as we celebrate Christmas at Hudsonville Library. We look forward to welcoming you to this popular annual event\, presented by the Friends of the Gary Byker Memorial Library.
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-at-hudsonville-library-handbells-with-larry-and-carla/
LOCATION:Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville\, 3338 Van Buren St\, Hudsonville\, MI\, 49426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Handbell Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211202T144500
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
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SUMMARY:Ring in the Christmas Season - with Handbell Musicians Larry and Carla (Private Event)
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the Christmas season with Holland-based handbell duo Larry and Carla! We’ll be presenting a program of Christmas handbell duets at the Georgetown Connections Senior Center in Jenison.  We’ll talk about the history of our instruments\, and how we play them\, and will share traditional Christmas and holiday music from around the world. Audience members will also have the chance to ask all their burning questions about handbells!  \n\n\n\nWhat better way to ring in the Christmas season than by listening to carols played with bells? This is a private event for patrons of this senior community.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to book Larry and Carla to play handbell duets for your event\, you can find more information on our website. The traditional sound of handbell music is perfect for creating a festive atmosphere at a holiday event. We can also play beautiful music for worship services during Advent and Christmas. We always recommend early booking for the Christmas and holiday season\, but can sometimes accommodate last-minute requests too. If you miss us this year\, there’s always the option of booking early for next year! If you need more information\, or have any questions about our availability\, please get in touch!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/ring-in-the-christmas-season-with-handbell-musicians-larry-and-carla/
LOCATION:Georgetown Connections\, 7100 8th Ave\, Jenison\, Michigan\, 49428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Handbell Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20210607T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T222937Z
UID:8165-1637938800-1637946000@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Handbells at the Kerstmarkt - Holland
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking forward to playing handbells at the Kerstmarkt again in 2021!   \n\n\n\nHandbell duo Larry and Carla will be playing traditional Christmas handbell music at the Kerstmarkt – an open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique\, handcrafted gifts and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm! \n\n\n\nWe’ve been fortunate that the weather has been kind to us every time we’ve played at this annual event. Thankfully\, we haven’t had to cope with the kind of extreme cold that would make what we do impossible. Handbells generally don’t appreciate cold temperatures. We notice the change in the sound of the bells when we play outdoors in winter\, but the worst of the weather generally seems to wait until after Christmas! Most of the Kerstmarkt is under cover\, so you can shop for gifts comfortably there. The market is located in Downtown Holland\, so there are plenty of shops and restaurants close by. Here’s a video of one of our performances from the 2017 Kerstmarkt: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe played handbells at the Kerstmarkt in 2020\, and the masks proved surprisingly good at keeping our faces warm!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe market is at its most festive after dark. We hope to see you there in 2021!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/handbells-at-the-kerstmarkt-holland/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20210813T231656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T231719Z
UID:8300-1629387000-1629397800@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Handbell Happenings at Bay View 2021
DESCRIPTION:Handbell Happenings – at the Bay View Association!As you’ll probably be aware\, the 2021 Bay View Week of Handbells concert had to be canceled/postponed because of COVID-19 concerns. An event of this type and size has to be planned months in advance. With the uncertain nature of the virus\, travel restrictions\, and the need to keep the musicians and audience safe\, the wisest decision was to postpone the event for another year. However\, some of the usual participants are making plans for a small gathering in the big events tent at Bay View instead.Handbell duo (and Bay View Association members) Larry and Carla will play handbell duets\, from around 3:30pm in the big tent near the John M. Hall Auditorium on Thursday\, August 19th. You’re welcome to come and listen\, see the bells at close range\, and ask us any burning questions about handbells.A little later\, some of the ringers who usually participate in the annual Week of Handbells will be joining us. From around 5:00pm\, we’ll all play some handbell music together. This part of the event is designed primarilyas a gathering for the handbell people\, but anyone is welcome to drop by at any point to meet the ringers and listen to the music. It won’t be the same as the usual annual handbell concert\, because the music will be completelyunrehearsed\, but it’s a chance to see and hear handbell ringing in an informal setting at Bay View this summer. We all hope to be able to participate in the usual handbell concert in August 2022!We’ll be observing COVID-19 safety measures for this event. Please bring a mask with you\, and be aware of the need for social distancing where possible.   \n\n\n\nAny questions?\n\n\n\nPlease contact us if you need more information\, or have any questions about this event. You’re welcome to come and chat with us\, if you see us on the porch at the corner of Woodland and Pine!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/handbell-happenings-at-bay-view-2021/
LOCATION:The Events Tent\, 1715 Encampment Ave\, Petoskey\, MI 49770\, The Events Tent\, 1715 Encampment Ave\, Petoskey\, Michigan\, 49770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Handbell Concert,Street Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20201216T143443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T143939Z
UID:5486-1608656400-1608663600@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Handbell Duets at Burcham Hills Festival of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Burcham Hills is sharing the joy of the holidays in a safe and engaging way by presenting its first drive-thru Burcham Hills Festival of Lights\, Monday-Tuesday\, Dec. 21-22\, 5-7 p.m. It is free and open to the public\, but reservations are important as a limited number of cars can be accommodated. \n\n\n\nThe event features 13\,500 twinkling lights\, Santa and contactless delivery of free hot chocolate and candy canes. Holland-based handbell musicians Larry and Carla will perform on both evenings.  \n\n\n\nThere is no admission charge\, and space is expected to fill quickly. Reservations are suggested by Friday\, Dec. 18. To RSVP\, call 517-827-1072. An optional donation of non-perishable food items for Greater Lansing Food Bank will be collected. Those who donate will receive their choice of a free face mask or shopping cart cover.
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/handbell-duets-at-burcham-hills-festival-of-lights-2/
LOCATION:Burcham Hills\, 2700 Burcham Drive\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, 48823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20201216T132436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T143822Z
UID:5482-1608570000-1608577200@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Handbell Duets at Burcham Hills Festival of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Burcham Hills is sharing the joy of the holidays in a safe and engaging way by presenting its first drive-thru Burcham Hills Festival of Lights\, Monday-Tuesday\, Dec. 21-22\, 5-7 p.m. It is free and open to the public\, but reservations are important as a limited number of cars can be accommodated. \n\n\n\nThe event features 13\,500 twinkling lights\, Santa and contactless delivery of free hot chocolate and candy canes. Holland-based handbell musicians Larry and Carla will perform on both evenings.  \n\n\n\nThere is no admission charge\, and space is expected to fill quickly. Reservations are suggested by Friday\, Dec. 18. To RSVP\, call 517-827-1072. An optional donation of non-perishable food items for Greater Lansing Food Bank will be collected. Those who donate will receive their choice of a free face mask or shopping cart cover.
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/handbell-duets-at-burcham-hills-festival-of-lights/
LOCATION:Burcham Hills\, 2700 Burcham Drive\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, 48823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201211T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20200724T140352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T142030Z
UID:4998-1607706000-1607713200@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbell Duets at the Kerstmarkt-Holland
DESCRIPTION:Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Kerstmarkt – an open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique\, handcrafted gifts and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbell-duets-at-the-kerstmarkt-holland-2/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201127T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20200724T135658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T142204Z
UID:4996-1606489200-1606496400@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbell Duets at the Kerstmarkt-Holland
DESCRIPTION:Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Kerstmarkt – an open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique\, handcrafted gifts and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbell-duets-at-the-kerstmarkt-holland/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191230T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191230T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20191121T190104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T111901Z
UID:4491-1577718000-1577725200@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbells at Cherry Republic of Holland
DESCRIPTION:Michigan handbell duo Larry and Carla will be ringing in the Christmas season at Cherry Republic of Holland. Shop for holiday treats as you listen to Christmas bells! \n\n\n\nChristmas bells at Cherry Republic
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbells-at-cherry-republic-of-holland/
LOCATION:Cherry Republic of Holland\, 29 W 8th St\, Holland\, Michigan\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20191107T174705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T111842Z
UID:4481-1577109600-1577116800@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbell Duets at the Salvation Army Red Kettle
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising for the Salvation Army in Holland\, Michigan\n\n\n\nHandbell duo Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Salvation Army Red Kettle at D&W Fresh Market in Holland\, Michigan!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbell-duets-at-the-salvation-army-red-kettle/
LOCATION:D&W Fresh Market\, 50 Douglas Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20191107T002007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T111823Z
UID:4478-1576663200-1576670400@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbell Duets at D&W Fresh Market
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising for the Salvation Army in Holland\, Michigan\n\n\n\nHandbell duo Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Salvation Army Red Kettle at D&W Fresh Market in Holland\, Michigan!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbell-duets-at-dw-fresh-market/
LOCATION:D&W Fresh Market\, 50 Douglas Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20191107T000727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T111928Z
UID:4474-1576490400-1576497600@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbells at D&W Fresh Market\, Holland
DESCRIPTION:Playing handbells for the Salvation Army at D&W Fresh Market in Holland \n\n\n\nHandbell duo Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Salvation Army Red Kettle at D&W Fresh Market in Holland\, Michigan!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbells-at-dw-fresh-market-holland-2/
LOCATION:D&W Fresh Market\, 50 Douglas Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191213T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20190628T005904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T111935Z
UID:4286-1576215000-1576263600@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbell Duets at the Kerstmarkt - Holland 2019
DESCRIPTION:Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Kerstmarkt – an open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique\, handcrafted gifts and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbell-duets-at-the-kerstmarkt-holland-2019/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191212T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20190407T223608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T111941Z
UID:4195-1576158300-1576161000@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbell Duets in Hudsonville
DESCRIPTION:Michigan handbell duo Larry and Carla will be back for the second time with a program of Christmas handbell duets\, presented by Friends of the Gary Byker Memorial Library. Exact time and further details will be confirmed closer to the date!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbell-duets-in-hudsonville/
LOCATION:Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville\, 3338 Van Buren St\, Hudsonville\, MI\, 49426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20191106T235235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T111956Z
UID:4472-1575900000-1575907200@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbell Duets at D&W Fresh Market\, Holland
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising for the Salvation Army in Holland\, Michigan\n\n\n\nHandbell duo Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Salvation Army Red Kettle at D&W Fresh Market in Holland\, Michigan!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbell-duets-at-dw-fresh-market-holland/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20191121T230301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T112011Z
UID:4496-1575712800-1575720000@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbells at Otsego District Public Library
DESCRIPTION:"Christmas at Our House" event in California – December 2013\n\n\n\nMichigan handbell duo Larry and Carla will be welcoming the Christmas season at Otsego District Library’s Santa and Reindeer Day! There will be popcorn\, donuts\, hot chocolate\, an opportunity to meet Santa and his reindeer\, ODL’s own Felix the Fox\, crafts\, and beautiful handbell music all morning. Don’t miss this exciting family event!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbells-at-otsego-district-public-library/
LOCATION:Otsego District Public Library\, 401 Dix St\, Otsego\, Michigan\, 49078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20191106T234741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T111807Z
UID:4469-1575280800-1575288000@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Handbells at D&W Fresh Market\, Holland
DESCRIPTION:Handbell duo Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Salvation Army Red Kettle at D&W Fresh Market in Holland\, Michigan! \n\n\n\nChristmas bells at the Salvation Army Red Kettle in Holland\, Michigan!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-handbells-at-dw-fresh-market-holland/
LOCATION:D&W Fresh Market\, 50 Douglas Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20191106T233549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T112029Z
UID:4467-1575108000-1575115200@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Bells at the Salvation Army Red Kettle
DESCRIPTION:Playing handbells for the Salvation Army at D&W Fresh Market in Holland \n\n\n\nHandbell duo Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Salvation Army Red Kettle at D&W Fresh Market in Holland\, Michigan!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/christmas-bells-at-the-salvation-army-red-kettle/
LOCATION:D&W Fresh Market\, 50 Douglas Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095233
CREATED:20190628T005105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T164434Z
UID:4283-1575039600-1575046800@larryandcarla.com
SUMMARY:Handbells at the 2019 Kerstmarkt - Holland
DESCRIPTION:Larry and Carla will be playing Christmas handbell music at the Kerstmarkt – an open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique\, handcrafted gifts and locally-made holiday treats!
URL:https://larryandcarla.com/event/handbells-at-the-2019-kerstmarkt-holland/
LOCATION:Kerstmarkt – Holland\, 150 W 8th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas and Holiday Performance,Community Event,Street Performance
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