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BBQ and the theater, what a terrific night out in Chelsea, MI!

Give the gift of local professional theater performances at the nationally-renown Purple Rose Theatre. Founded in 1991 by acclaimed actor and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels, The Purple Rose Theatre Company is a creative home for theatre artists to define our collective Midwestern voice. These two tickets can be used for any performance during the 2013-2014 season (but are not valid for special events or Jeff Daniels "Unplugged" shows). "The Vast Difference" by Jeff Daniels is onstage through December 14, followed by "Redwood Curtain" by Lanford Wilson, which opens January 16, 2014.

Down the street and around the corner from the Purple Rose is the newest barbecue restaurant in Chelsea. Use your $40 gift certificate to BBQ 52 for a mouth-watering dinner before the show. BBQ 52 is located at 125 S. Main Street (M-52) in Chelsea, Michigan, the former location of The Chelsea Market. The building has a history of meats and quality food as it was is owned and was originally operated by the Flintoff family who butchered quality cuts in The Chelsea Market for years. Now the space has a new life filled with the scents of BBQ and delicious sides like mac-n-cheese and sweet potato fries!

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The Purple Rose Theatre Company is a leading American theater dedicated to producing the New American Play and creating opportunities for Midwest theatre professionals. We are dedicated to serving our audience by entertaining them and challenging them. We believe that theatre is not just for the privileged few, but for everyone.

The Purple Rose is located in downtown Chelsea, MI. For a listing of shows in the 2013-2014 season visit: www.purplerosetheatre.org/onstage/current-season

The owner of BBQ 52, Phil Tolliver, has a great reputation with locals already. He’s a friendly genuine guy who has an obsession with barbecue. The perfect business owner for Chelsea, Michigan meat lovers! Phil previously owned the Jerky store in Chelsea. After selling it he trained with barbecue masters to perfect his art. Now traveling back to Chelsea, he secured the building, renovated it to it’s spectacular environment, and set his menu. Phil is now ready to serve you some brisket, a little pulled pork, and a side of mac and cheese to warm your soul!

For more information about Smokehouse find them on Facebook at Smokehouse 52 BBQ.