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Published: November 27, 2008
Updated: 11/26/2008 03:20 pm
THURSDAY, NOV. 27
Holiday happenings
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 6-11 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1, Tanglewood Park, Clemmons. A four-mile route with 180 lighted static and animated displays. In addition, visitors can shop at more than 120 arts and crafts stalls, roast marshmallows and drink hot chocolate. Admission $10-$80. Call 336-778-6300.
FRIDAY, NOV. 28
Music
BLUE TURKEY BALL: 7-11 p.m. in the Regency Room, 203 S. Elm St., Greensboro. An evening of live blues and Southern rock with Sophisticated Blues, The Rob Massengale Band, Jody Lee Petty and Blues World Order. This is the first event in "The Regency Live Tonight" theme music series. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. See www.TriadTix.com.
THE GIBSON BROTHERS: 7:30 p.m., Downtown Cinema, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Tickets are $12. For more information, call 336-786-7998 or see www.gibsonbrothers.com.
BLUE RIDGE BACKROADS LIVE AT THE REX: 8-10 p.m., Rex Theater, Galax, Va. Guest artists: Jeff Little and Wayne Henderson. Admission $5. Call 276-236-0329 or see www.rextheatergalax.com.
THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND: 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29, McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. Admission $30-$38. Call 704-372-1000 or see www.BlumenthalCenter.org.
N.C. SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS: 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29, and 3 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Admission $40-$58. Call 919-733-2750 or see www.ncsymphony.org.
Theater
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: A comedy by David Sedaris; 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 3 through 6, 10 through 13 and 17 through 20, 10 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20; The UpStage Cabaret at the Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Presented by Triad Stage. Recommended for mature audiences. Admission $18, students with valid ID can get $8 tickets one hour before each performance, subject to availability. Call 336-272-0160 or see www.triadstage.org.
BEAUTIFUL STAR -- AN APPALACHIAN NATIVITY: By Preston Lane, with music by Laurelyn Dossett; from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.
Sundays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays (no matinees on Nov. 29 or 30.); The Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Presented by Triad Stage. For ticket information, call 336-272-0160, or see www.triadstage.org.
Poetry and literature
AUTHOR CARLOS MOORE: Noon until 2 p.m., Special Occasions bookstore, 112 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Moore will read from and sign copies of his memoir, Pichon -- A Memoir: Race and Revolution in Castro's Cuba. Free. Call 336-724-0334.
Crafts
CRAFTSMEN'S CHRISTMAS CLASSIC: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 30; Special Events Center, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. More than 500 vendors will participate. Weekend admission $7, $1 for children 6-12. Call 336-282-5550 or see www.ChristmasClassic.com.
Antiques
WINSTOM-SALEM ANTIQUES EXTRAVAGANZA: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 30; Annex and Education buildings, Joel Coliseum. Admission $6 for the weekend, or $5 a day, free for children 12 and younger. Call 336-924-8337 or see www.antextofnc.com.
Health
TAI CHI: 12-1 p.m. Fridays, Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. David Harold from Three Treasures Tai Chi. Registration requested. Free. Call 336-659-1599 or see www.blessingsproject.org.
Kids
KEEP IT WILD -- COEXISTING WITH THE ANIMALS: 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 and 3 p.m. Nov. 29; SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road. A multimedia learning experience. Admission $8.50, free for children younger than 2; tickets do not include admission to the museum. Call 336-294-7770 or see www.MobileCinemaPark.com.
Holiday happenings
WINSTON-SALEM CRAFTS GUILD'S HOLIDAY SHOP:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 21, 122 Reynolda Village. Juried artists display their handmade arts and crafts. Free. See www.winstonsalemcraftsguild.com.
CHINQUA PENN HOLIDAY AND CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, from Nov. 28 through Jan. 4; Chinqua Penn Plantation, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. The mansion will be decorated for the season and evening tours will include live music. For ticket information, call 336-349-4576 or see www.chinquapenn.com.
FOOTHILLS ARTS COUNCIL CHRISTMAS SHOP: The Foothills Arts Council will hold its annual "Art Is For Giving" show and sale from Nov. 28 through Dec.19 at the council offices at 129 Church St., Elkin. Local artists will offer ceramic teapots, shawls, soap, artwork, jewelry, silk scarves and more. An opening reception will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 28. Santa will be at the shop from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 30. Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 336-835-2025.
THE GREAT TURKEY TROT: A puppet show; 11:30 a.m. and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts auditorium, Old Salem. Admission $2, or free with All-in-One ticket. Call 336-721-7300.
MESDA'S WINTER PLEASURES: Nov. 28 through Dec. 31, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Old Salem. Enjoy holiday decorations as MESDA re-creates winter scenes from the early South. All-in-One or Two-Stop ticket required. Call 336-721-7300.
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF 18th CENTURY SALEM: Tours begin at Winkler Bakery on the half-hour from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 19 and 20. Admission is $18, $12 for children. Call 336-721-7300.
DROP, SHOP & CREATE: Galax, Va., and the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts team up for a holiday event on Nov. 28 and 29. Parents can drop the children at Artifax, 103 N. Main St., Galax. Children can play games and make holiday crafts while parents shop or take an art class. Potty-trained children, ages 3 and older, can be left for two-hour periods. The fee is $5 for shoppers, free for those taking a class. Eight different project classes will be offered each day, in the areas of jewelry-making, stained glass, and paper arts. Classes are $15, or $40 for three, plus materials fees. For information or to register, call 276-236-3500 or see www.chestnutcreekarts.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
Theater
BLACK EYE LOVE: A play by Kareem Rogers; 8 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Presented by Kareem Rogers Productions. Admission $20, $17.50 for seniors and students. Call 336-333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
Poetry and literature
AUTHOR LEIGH SOMERVILLE McMILLAN: Noon until 2 p.m., Pet Supplies Plus, 2812 Reynolda Road. McMillan will sign copies of her novel, It All Started with a Dog. Free. Call 336-750-0677.
AUTHOR MAYA ANGELOU: Noon, Special Occasions bookstore, 112 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Angelou will sign copies of her book, Letter to My Daughter. Free. Call 336-724-0334.
Comedy
RICKEY SMILEY & FRIENDS: 8 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. The host will be J. Anthony Brown. Admission from $37. See www.ticketmaster.com.
Meditation
TRANSMISSION MEDITATION: 1 p.m. Saturdays, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, 431 Ivy Glen Drive. Call 336-602-1114 or see www.TransmissionMeditation.org.
Fundraisers
ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOTS: 8 a.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6; West Central Community Center, Yadkinville Road. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8593. Proceeds benefit VFW charity programs. Call 336-924-4443 or 336-659-4527.
Wine
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Noon until 6 p.m. Nov. 29, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 30; Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 W. Main St., Elkin. Live music by Keary Reid, cheeses, appetizers and wine. Call 336-835-1313.
Holiday happenings
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE:
11 a.m.-5 p.m., Blacksnake Meadery, 605 Buffalo Road, Dugspur, Va. Holiday decorations and tastings of mulled mead. Free; tastings will be $4. Call 540-834-6172 or see www.blacknakemead.com.>
CHRISTMAS CASTLE VILLAGE:
5-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, from Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, as well as Dec. 22 and 23 at Castle McCulloch, 3925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown. Live Christmas show with a Christmas Castle, Elfland, a singing Christmas tree, 40 actors, specialty crafts and gifts, and more. General admission $11, $7 for children; VIP tickets are $3 more. Call 336-887-5413 or see www.ChristmasCastleVillage.com.
SUNDAY, NOV. 30
Music
THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER: 3 p.m., N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte. Admission $39.50-$74.50. Call 704-372-1000 or see www.BlumenthalCenter.org.
THE TWIN CITY CHORISTERS: 4 p.m., Anderson Center, Winston-Salem State University. Free. Call Shonta Moore at 336-682-1841 or send e-mail to info@TheTwinCityChoristers@aol.com.
B.B. KING, MEL MELTON & THE WICKED MOJOS: 7:30 p.m., Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. Admission $38-$68. Call 336-722-6400 or see www.DPACnc.com.
Theater
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale; Nov. 30 through Dec. 21, High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Preview shows at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; opening 8 p.m. Dec. 5; additional performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20; 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 (community night) and 18 (rush). Presented by the N.C. Shakespeare Festival. Tickets regularly $25 and $31, $21 and $23 for seniors and students; special prices for previews, community-night and rush performances. Call 336-887-3001 or see ncshakes.org or www.highpointtheatre.com.
Holiday happenings
CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC DANBURY: 2-6:30 p.m., Main Street, Danbury. Refreshments, holiday music, arts and crafts vendors, visits and photos with Santa and Rudolph, tree-lighting ceremony and caroling. Free. Call 336-593-8159.
MONDAY, DEC. 1
Music
WINSTON-SALEM NEW HORIZON BAND REHEARSALS: 9 and 10 a.m. Mondays, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road. The beginners band will meet from 9 to 10 a.m., the more advanced group from 10 a.m. until noon. Call Peter Perret at 336-407-2110.
GOLDEN TRIAD CHORUS REHEARSALS: 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. Four-part a cappella harmony for women ages 16 and older. Call 336-996-3152 or see www.GoldenTriadChorus.org.
THE BOSTON POPS AND THE FURMAN UNIVERSITY SINGERS: 7:30 p.m., Joel Coliseum Theatre. Admission $56.50 and $36.50. Call 336-722-6400 or see www.ticketmaster.com.
Health
TAI CHI: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. Tai Chi and Chi Kung taught by Sandy Seeber of Three Treasures Tai Chi. Suitable for all fitness and experience levels. Registration requested. Free. Call 336-659-1599, ext. 104, or send e-mail to sandy@threetreasures.org.
Fitness
ZUMBA GOLD BASICS: 9:10-9:55 a.m. or 4-4:45 p.m. Mondays, South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $25 for a four-week session. Call 336-659-4305.
CHAIR ZUMBA: 3-4:45 p.m. Mondays, South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $25 for a four-week session. Call 336-659-4305.
Kids
TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Stories, songs, crafts, puppets and more for children ages 18 months-3 years. Free. Call 336-703-2940.
Other
HOLIDAY PLANTS SALE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through the holiday season at Reynolda Gardens. See www.reynoldagardens.org or call 336-758-5593.
TREE FEST: Mondays through Saturdays during the holiday season at the Ashe Arts Center, 303 School Ave., West Jefferson. Seven decorated holiday trees will be on view. Call 336-846-2787 or see www.ashecountyarts.org.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
Music
INDIAN HEALING MUSIC: 7 p.m., Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St. Gaurang Doshi will be playing the sitar and sarod. Call 336-703-3024.
HIGHLAND CAMERATA FALL REHEARSALS: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Brush Creek Hall, Independence, Va. For more information, call Debbie Brady at 336-372-4402.
DAVID JOLLEY AND ALLISON GAGNON: 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 336-721-1945.
Health
BEGINNING YOGA: 9 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Old Town Recreation Center, 4550 Shattalon Drive. Fee: $25 a month. Call 336-922-3561.
QIGONG CLASS: Noon until 1 p.m. Tuesdays, The Shepherd's Center, 1700 Ebert St. Led by David McMahon. First class is free. Fee: $40, $32 for members. Call 336-748-0217.
CHICOMETRICS: 4 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Branches Holistic Health and Wellness Center, Stockton Cottage, 1001 Reynolda Road. A class using isometric and isotonic principles. Fee: $50 a month, or $15 a class. Call 336-723-1011.
Women
ACCELERATED NETWORKING LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Piedmont Club, 19th floor, BB&T Financial Center, 200 W. Second St. Charlotte Smith will speak on "Discover the Freedom to Become the REAL You!" Sponsored by eWomen Network. Admission $35-$55. To register, call 336-775-9622.
Forums
WHERE IS ANIMATION GOING? 5:30-7 p.m., Suite 2105, Winston Tower., 301 N. Main St. Dale Pollock of the School of Filmmaking of the UNC School of the Arts will lead the discussion. Free. See www.CenterforDesignInnovation.org.
Clubs
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS -- POST 9010: 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, 4615 Hampton Road, Clemmons. Call James Cranford at 336-766-2062.
Kids
PRESCHOOLERS STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Stories, songs, crafts, puppets and more for children ages 3-5. Free. Call 336-703-2940.
Holiday happenings
MUSEUM SHOP ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through Dec. 17 at the Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University. Call 336-758-5364.
LIGHTING OF THE QUAD: 7 p.m., Hearn Plaza, Wake Forest University. Music, singing, speakers and refreshments. The plaza will be decorated with a live tree, greenery and lights. Free. Call 336-758-4549.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
Music
LIMESTONE COLLEGE CHOIR AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE:
Noon, Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitors Center. Free. Call 336-721-7300 or see www.oldsalem.org.
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Free. Call 336-758-5364.
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW: 10 p.m., Legends, Appalachian State University, Boone. Admission $25. Call 828-262-3030 or see www.apps.appstate.edu.
Theater
PLAYWRIGHT TONY KUSHNER: 7:30 p.m., Taylor Theatre, UNC Greensboro. Kushner, who is best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia On National Themes, will answer audience questions. Tickets required. Free. Call 336-334-4392.
A HATFUL OF RAIN: A drama by Michael V. Gazzo; 8 p.m. Dec. 3 through 6; Koury Hospitality Careers Center, Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown. Admission $12, $10 for seniors, $7 for students. Call 336-334-4822, ext. 2496.
Visual arts
DECK THE HALLS PREVIEW PARTY: 6-9 p.m., Chatham Building, 305 W. Fourth St. A first look at fine-craft and art items that will be offered by the Sawtooth School for Visual Art, with live music, raffle, beer and wine and food by restaurants including Noble's Grille and Finnegan's Wake. The sale will continue through Dec. 7. Admission $25, $20 in advance. Call 336-723-7395 or see www.sawtooth.org/deckhall.html.
Health
TAI CHI: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. Taught by Beverly Isley-Landreth of Three Treasures Tai Chi. Suitable for all fitness levels, including people with physical limitations. Registration requested. Free. Call 336-659-1599 or see www.blessingsproject.org.
ONENESS BLESSINGS: 12-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. The Oneness Blessing is a nondenominational benediction. Lunch offered for donation. Free. Call 336-724-9393 or see www.blessingsproject.org.
Kids
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT: 7 p.m., Downtown Cinema Theatre, Mount Airy. Admission $12. Call 336-786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
Film
DREAMS WITH SHARP TEETH: 7 p.m., Weatherspoon Art Museum, UNC Greensboro. A documentary about the author Harlan Ellison, narrated by Robin Williams, with original music by Richard Thompson. Co-sponsored by Revolve Film and Music Festival. Free. See www.revolvefestival.com/program.html.
Music
CAROLS OF THE BELLS BENEFIT CONCERT: 6 p.m., Davis Chapel, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. The WFU Student Handbell Ensemble will perform to benefit Brenner Children's Hospital. Free; donations accepted. Call 401-330-9572.
HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Presented by the university choral department. Free. Call 336-758-5364.
BOYS OF THE LOUGH -- A CELTIC CHRISTMAS: 7:30 p.m., McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. Admission$24-$38. Call 704-372-1000 or see www.BlumenthalCenter.org.
THE THREE IRISH TENORS --CHRISTMAS FROM DUBLIN: 8 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene Street, Greensboro. Admission $27.50, $25.50 for seniors, military personnel and students. Call 336-333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
Poetry and literature
POETIC EXPRESSIONS: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Dr. J's House of Soul Food, 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Open-mike poetry readings. Food available for purchase. Free. Call 336-771-7663.
Health
CHAIR YOGA: 10 a.m. Thursdays, Sunrise Yoga Studio, Meadowbrook Mall, Clemmons. Appropriate for those who need a slower-pace class, including those who use wheelchairs and walkers. For fee information, call 336-778-1233 or see www.SunriseYoga.net.
Fundraisers
PROJECT NEW START CHILI LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., YWCA, 1201 Glade St. Chili dishes will be prepared by local businesses and restaurants. Silent auction items include fine art and furnishings. Proceeds benefit Project New Start, for women coming out of incarceration; and Hawley House, for women recovering from addiction. Tickets are $130 for a table for eight, or $15 a person. Call Kristin O'Leary at 336-721-0733 or Gerry Duke at 336-722-5138, ext. 234.
Environment
GREEN DRINKS WINSTON-SALEM HOLIDAY PARTY: 5:30 p.m., Krankies Coffee, 211 E. Third St. Catering by Camino Bakery and Krankies. Call Sarah Olson at 336-403-8840 or send e-mail to GreenDrinksWinston@gmail.com.
Clubs
TRIAD JUGGLING CLUB: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday, Kernersville Parks Department, 1385-B South Park Drive, Kernersville. Open to all ages and skill levels. Free. Send e-mail to mpacyga1994@yahoo.com.
Kids
DISNEY ON ICE -- A DISNEYLAND ADVENTURE: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 7; Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro. Admission $14-$40. Call 336-722-6400 or see www.ticketmaster.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
Music
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER MUSIC: 3 p.m., Diggs Gallery, Winston-Salem State University. Free. Call 336-750-2531.
MENOTTI'S AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, and 2 p.m. Dec. 6, First Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Cherry St. Presented by Piedmont Opera. Admission $25, $13.50 for children 7-17 with a paying adult, free for children 6 and younger. See www.piedmontopera.org or call 336-724-3202.
MIKE CROSS: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, Fairgrove Music, 224 Cedar Lodge Road, Thomasville. Admission $20. Call 336-472-1111.
DARDEN SMITH: 8 p.m., Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. Sponsored by Fiddle & Bow. Admission $10, $8 for members. Call 336-724-9393 or see www.fiddleandbow.org.
LEE GREENWOOD CHRISTMAS: 8 p.m., Walker Center, Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro. Admission $39, $37 for seniors, students and children. Dinner available before the show by reservation only. Call 336-838-6260 or see www.WalkerCenterOnline.org.
BLUE RIDGE BACKROADS LIVE AT THE REX: 8-10 p.m., Rex Theater, Galax, Va. Guest artists: the Sigmon Stringers. Free. Call 276-236-0329 or see www.rextheatergalax.com.
YES -- IN THE PRESENT: 8 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Admission $35-$75. Call 336-333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
RICHIE HAVENS: 8 p.m., McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. Admission$20-$27.50. Call 704-372-1000 or see www.BlumenthalCenter.org.
BACH'S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO: The North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Symphony Baroque Chorus and the Capital City Girls Choir will be joined by a cast of soloists to perform the oratorio in three cities. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh, Dec. 6 at Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines, and Dec. 7 in Memorial Hall, UNC Chapel Hill. Admission $28-$47. Call 919-733-2750 or see www.ncsymphony.org.
Dogs
GREATER HICKORY KENNEL CLUB SHOW: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Annex and Education buildings, Joel Coliseum. For ticket information, call Ed Lane at 828-465-2550 or send e-mail to primodane@yahoo.com.
Visual arts
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP: 7-10 p.m., Sixth and Trade streets. Receptions for exhibitions, caroling by local choirs and school groups, artist demonstrations, free horse-and-carriage rides. Leigh Somerville McMillan will sign copies of her novel, It All Started with a Dog, at 7 p.m. at the Studios at 625, 625 N. Trade St. All events are free. See www.dadaws.org.
Kids
SUPPER WITH SANTA: 6 p.m., Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. A visit with Santa in the Enchanted Forest, craft stations, storytelling, a meal and more. Registrations due by Dec. 1. Admission $30 for children, $25 for members; $20 for adults, $15 for members. Call 336-723-9111 or see www.ChildrensMuseumofWS.org.
Holiday happenings
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 5:45-9 p.m., downtown Greensboro. Musical performances along Elm Street, from Center City Park to Bain Street, with a "Winter Wonderland" in Hamburger Square Park, where visitors can meet Santa, hear holiday stories read by the staff of the public library, and enjoy roasted marshmallows. Lighting of a Community Christmas tree will be at 7:30 in Center Square Park, which will have family activities. Many shops and galleries will be decorated and open late. See www.FestivalOfLightsGso.org or call 336-274-4595.
CANDLE TEA: 6 p.m., Bethania Moravian Church, 5545 Main St. A celebration of Moravian Christmas traditions, with music, refreshments and tours of the sanctuary. Free. Call 336-922-1284 or see www.BethaniaMoravian.org.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
Music
VOCE HOLIDAY CONCERT: 3 p.m., Griffith Playhouse, Mount Airy. Admission $10. Call 336-786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
HOLIDAY CONCERTS: The MarketBell Ringers will perform at 4 p.m., followed by "Bending Towards the Light, a Jazz Nativity" at 5 p.m., at West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Free; donations accepted. Childcare available. Call 336-275-4587.
UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WOODWIND FACULTY: 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 336-721-1945.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN: 8 p.m., Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. A Christmas show by the Blind Boys of Alabama. Admission $18. Call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046, or see www.pas.appstate.edu.
TRIAD PRIDE MEN'S CHORUS: 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Greensboro Day School, 5401 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro; 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts. Admission $18, $15 in advance. Call 336-589-6267 or see www.TriadPrideMensChorus.org.
BOB MARGOLIN: 8 p.m., Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Sponsored by the Eastern Music Festival. Admission $22, $20 in advance. Call 866-579-8499 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
Dance
THE NUTCRACKER: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 11 through 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14; Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. Presented by the UNC School of the Arts and the Winston-Salem Symphony. Guest artists: Gillian Murphy and Blaine Hoven of American Ballet Theatre. Admission $20-$65. On Thursday and Sunday nights, "Family 4-Pack" tickets will be available for $110 and $130. Call 336-721-1945.
Nature
FIRST SATURDAY OUTING: 10 a.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. A 4.2-mile hike on the Moore's Wall Loop Trail. Meet at the parking lot near the bath house. Sponsored by the Dan River Basin Association. Free. Call Paul Johnson at 434-579-7599 or see www.danriver.org.
Dogs
FORSYTH KENNEL CLUB SHOW: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, Annex and Education buildings, Joel Coliseum. For ticket information, send e-mail to Tina Sanderford at shosanmals@yahoo.com.
Model railroads
SOUTHBOUND MODEL RAILROADERS OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 7, South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Operating model-train layouts will be on view. Club members will be on hand to answer questions. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem. Admission by donation. See www.sbmrr.org.
Wine
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 7, The Vineyards of Swan Creek, Yadkin Valley. Raffaldini, Buck Shoals, Laurel Gray, Dobbins Creek and Shadow Springs vineyards will have wine tastings, music, appetizers and more. See www.SwanCreekVineyards.com.
Kids
BREAKFAST WITH THE GRINCH: 8:30 a.m., Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. A visit with the Grinch in Whoville, craft stations, storytelling, a meal and more. Registrations due by Dec. 1. Admission $25 for children, $20 for members; $15 for adults, $10 for members. Call 336-723-9111 or see www.ChildrensMuseumofWS.org.
BEATRIX POTTER'S THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER: 10 a.m. Dec. 5, 11 a.m. Dec. 6, First Presbyterian Church, N. Cherry Street. Presented by the Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem and Theatre IV. For ages 4 and older. Admission $8 and $12. Call 336-725-4531 or see www.ChildrensTheatreWS.org.
BIO RITMO -- A CONCERT FOR KIDS: 4 p.m., Greensboro Montessori School, 2856 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. Sponsored by the Eastern Music Festival. Admission $10, $6 for children. Call 866-579-8499 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
FOUR CHRISTMASES FOR CHILDREN: 5:30-8 p.m., Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. Create family memories around a bonfire at a Backcountry Celtic Christmas with a lantern-lit walk in colonial fields followed by a children's candlelight lovefeast re-enactment in the 1788 Gemeinhaus, an old-fashioned Christmas "Gambol" in the 1803 Buttner House, and a Jolly Squire's Christmas Dance with entertainment. Reservations required. Admission $5, $3 for children. Call 336-924-8191.
Holiday happenings
HOLIDAY ETIQUETTE SEMINAR: 11 a.m., Replacements Ltd., 1089 Knox Road, McLeansville. Replacements' etiquette coach, Jill Slatter, will offer advice on dinner-table do's and don'ts and the lost art of fine dining. Registration required. Free. Call 336-697-3000, ext. 2233.
SANTA TRAIN: Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer. Rides are $3.50-$7. Call 704-636-2889 or see www.nctrans.org/events/santa_train.php.
WINSTON-SALEM JAYCEES HOLIDAY PARADE: 5 p.m., Fourth Street. Free. See www.wsparade.org.
CHRISTMAS-TREE LIGHTING: 5 p.m., Bethania Visitor Center, 5480 Bethania Road, Bethania. Tree lighting, Christmas carols and more. Those attending can bring a favorite Christmas sweet to share. Karen Cecil Smith will sign copies of her book, An Old Salem Christmas, 1840. Free. Call 336-922-0434 or see www.townofbethania.org.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION: 6:30 p.m., Corpening Plaza, immediately after the Jaycees Holiday Parade. Festivities will include dancers, a performance from "The Nutcracker," music, and appearances by Miss Forsyth County and Santa Claus. Free.
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