THE LEELANAU Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble perform the Madrigal Christmas last year. Choir and ensemble members in grades 3 through 12 representing seven schools and under the direction of Margaret Bell are busy preparing for this year’s 15th annual Madrigal Christmas on Dec. 7 and 8 at the Northport Community Arts Center. The concerts, complete with Renaissance costumes and the procession of the boar’s head, will begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Tickets are available at Dog Ears Books in Northport, Leelanau Books in Leland, and the Painted Bird in Leland. (Photo courtesy of Ron Kramer)