Relish Calendar

THURSDAY, DEC. 3

Music

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Performances by these WFU music groups: the Concert Choir, Collegium Vocal Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, and Chorale. Proceeds benefit the Concert Choir's tour of Italy next year. Admission $10, $5 for students. Call 758-5364.

POP MUSIC QUIZ: 9:30 p.m., The Garage, 110 W. Seventh St. Free. Call 777-1127 or see www.myspace.com/popmusicquiz.

Theater

STUDIO SERIES FOUR: 4:30 p.m., Ring Theatre, Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University. A collection of student-produced one-acts, directed by senior theatre majors. $2 (cash only). For information, call 758-5295.

BEAUTIFUL STAR -- AN APPALACHIAN NATIVITY: By Preston Lane, with music by Laurelyn Dossett; 7 p.m.
Sundays, Thursdays, and Dec. 21 through 23, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 23; The Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Presented by Triad Stage. Tickets to preview performance on Dec. 3 are $16; tickets at other times will be $10-$42. Call 272-0160, or see www.triadstage.org.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES: A comedy by David Sedaris; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 19; The UpStage Cabaret at the Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Presented by Triad Stage. Recommended for mature audiences. Admission $20 for the 7:30 p.m. performances, $15 for the 10 p.m. Call 272-0160 or see www.triadstage.org.

Holiday

CHRISTMAS CANDLE TEA AND BAZAAR: 5 to 8:15 p.m., Ardmore Moravian Church, 2013 W. Academy St. Church tours (last one starts at 8), traditional Moravian crafts, bake sale. Free. Call 723-3444.

PILOT MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS: 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 2, home of Larry and Rachel Charpiat, N.C. 268 East, Pilot Mountain. Computer-animated displays and more than 100,000 lights. Free; donations accepted. See http://pilotmountainchristmas.com.

CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE: Through Jan. 2, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. Seasonal music, wine tastings, tours, 100 decorated Christmas trees, evening activities. For ticket information, call 800-411-3812 or see www.biltmore .com.

CANDLE TEA: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4 in the Fellowship Hall at Kernersville Moravian Church, 504 S. Main St., Kernersville. Church members will be in period costume, and children will serve coffee and sugar bread in the Tavern in the Fellowship Hall. There will also be music, and the Putz, or Christmas story, will be told. Crafts, baked goods and chicken pies will be fore sale. Free. Call 993-3620.

DECK THE HALLS: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5, noon until 5 p.m. Dec. 6; Commerce Plaza, 411 W. Fourth St. Art and fine crafts by regional artists, students and faculty affiliated with the Sawtooth School for Visual Art. Free. Call 723-7395.

GALLERY TALK: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Reynolda House. Barbara Millhouse, the founding president of Reynolda House, will discuss collecting American art at Reynolda House from 1966 to 2009. $20, $15 for members and students. For information, call 758-5150.

Open houses

CHRISTMAS HOME -- CHRISTMAS AT KORNER'S FOLLY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 3; 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. Twenty-two rooms will be decorated for the holidays. Admission $10, $6 for children ages 6-18, free for children younger than 6. Call 996-7922 or see www.kornersfolly.org.

CHINQUA PENN HOLIDAY TOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays (with candlelight tours and live music 5-9 p.m.), and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 3 (closed Christmas Day); 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. At least 13 theme-decorated Christmas trees and hundreds of poinsettias will be scattered through the 27-room mansion; the 22 acres of grounds will feature holiday lights and decorations. Admission $25 for adults; $15 for seniors, the military and students; $10 for children 6 to 16. Call 349-4576, or visit www.chinquapenn.com to buy timed tickets.

Fund-raisers

"THE ROOTS AND THE LIGHT" BENEFIT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. An exhibit and sale of photographic canvases by Virginia Weiler of African grandmothers being served by a local nonprofit, The Nyanya Project. Nyanya means "grandmother" in Swahili, and the Nyanya Project helps grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren who have been orphaned by AIDS. Proceeds from the fund-raiser will benefit the Nyanya Project. For information, call 777-0158.

Kids

SANTA AT HANES MALL: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon until 3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 24. Free. Call 765-8323 or see www.ShopHanesMall.com.

Film

BUYER BE FAIR -- THE PROMISE OF PRODUCT CERTIFICATION: 6:30 p.m. at the Weatherspoon Art Museum, UNC Greensboro. Film looks at timber and coffee to find out how fair-trade certification works and whether it helps the world's poor, and their lands. Free. For information, call 334-5770.

Other

DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC: 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 5; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Greensboro Coliseum Arena. Admission $14-$50 (some sections $12 on opening night). Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 4

Fundraisers

MILLION STAR HOTEL BENEFIT SHOW: 8:30 p.m., The Garage, 110 W. Seventh St. Starring Jeffrey Dean Foster & The Birds of Prey, Lynn Blakey, Ecki Heins, and Aaron Bachelder. Proceeds benefit the Shalom Project community programs of Green Street United Methodist Church. Admission $10. Call 777-1127.

Music

JAZZ BAND: 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, UNC Greensboro. Admission $10, $6 seniors, $4 students. For tickets, call 334-4849.

EMF FRINGE PARTY: 8 p.m., Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. "Rockin' the Christmas Tree" with Lawyers, Guns & Money, with special guest Logie Meachum. $10. Call 272-0160 or visit www.EasternMusicFestival.org.

Theater

THE LITTLEST ANGEL: 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12; and 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Main Street Baptist Church, 126 N. Main St., Kernersville. Presented by the Kernersville Little Theatre. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and $3 for children. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Kernersville Christmas Stocking Fund. The theater group and the church will also hold a Soap and Hygiene Products Drive for Crisis Control. Boxes for donations of such items as baby diapers, women's hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, shampoos, etc., will be available at the performances. Tickets available at the door; seating begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 993-6556 or visit www.kltheatre.com.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A musical based on the novel by Charles Dickens; 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20; High Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Presented by the N.C. Shakespeare Festival. Admission $10-$31. Call 887-3001 or see www.HighPointTheatre.com.

BLACK NATIVITY: N.C. Black Repertory Company presents the musical play by Langston Hughes at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11, 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12, and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Tickets are $22, $18 for seniors, students with ID and children. Call 723-2266.

Holiday

2009 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 5:45-9 p.m., downtown Greensboro. Live music by the Fellowship Gospel Choir of N.C. A&T State University, community sing-along, children's activities, visits with Santa, seasonal decorations, and the lighting of the city Christmas tree. Free. Call 274-4595 or see www.FestivalofLightsGSO.org.

CHARITY LEAGUE OF LEXINGTON HOLIDAY HOUSE: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5, and 1-6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Bob Timberlake Studio, 390 N.C. 47. Tour the studio, which will be decorated for the holidays, as well as other buildings on the grounds of the 128-acre working farm. Tickets are $10, available at the Timberlake Gallery and at the door. Also, The Shoppes of Holiday House will be at the American Children's Home Gymnasium on N.C. 8 in Lexington.

Kids

THE SHOEMAKER & THE CHRISTMAS ELVES: 10 a.m. Dec. 4 and 11 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. A holiday musical recommended for pre-K through second-grade. Admission $8, $12 for premium seats. Call 725-4531 or visit www.childrenstheatrews.org.

Film

REVOLVE FILM SCREENING -- THE MUSIC OF THE BRAIN: 7 p.m., Drama Workshop, Salem Fine Arts Center. A documentary examining the role music plays in developing the human brain. Tickets $5 (plus service charge) from www.revolvefestival.com (available till 2 p.m. Dec. 4), $7 at the door; free for Salem College members with ID.

Visual arts

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP: 7-10 p.m., Sixth and Trade streets. Receptions for exhibitions, entertainment and shops and studios open late. Free. Call 734-1864 or see www.dadaws.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5

Music

N.C. JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA OCTET: 3 p.m. at Historic St. Philips Church, 911 S. Church St. The Durham-based group will perform classic jazz, big band music and holiday music. Free.

VOCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 3 p.m., Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Free. Call 786-7998.

ALAN BIBEY MANDOLIN WORKSHOP: 4 p.m., King Music Center, 109 Dalton Road, King. Various styles, techniques and fundamentals will be covered. Fee: $45. Call 983-4951.

MOUNT ZION CAROLEERS: 5-9 p.m., during candlelight tours of Chinqua Penn Plantation, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Admission $25 for adults; $15 for seniors, the military and students; $10 for children 6 to 16. Call 349-4576, or visit www.chinquapenn.com.

BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT -- A JAZZ NATIVITY: 5 p.m., West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Preceded at 4 p.m. by a holiday concert presented by MarketBell Ringers. Free; an offering will be received. For information, call 275-4587.

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS! 7:30 p.m., Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller St. A performance by the Piedmont Chamber Singers. Admission $18, $16 for seniors, $10 for students. Call 722-4022 or see http://piedmontchambersingers.org.

SALEM COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: 8 p.m., Salem Fine Arts Center, Salem College. Free. Call Jim Basta at 766-6712.

Theater

A CHRISTMAS CAROL REVISITED: A musical adaptation by Peter Holland of the novel by Charles Dickens; 4 p.m., Foothills Juice and Java, 607 S. Main St., King. Presented by Once Upon a Blue Ridge Theatre Company. Free. Call 593-8159.

Dance

CHRISTMAS PRAISE DANCE SHOWCASE: 3 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Groups from churches including Mount Olive Baptist, St. Stephen Missionary Baptist, and Goler Metropolitan AME Zion will perform. Admission $10. Call 917-3005 or 971-1890.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE ROCKETTES: 4 and 7 p.m., Joel Coliseum. Admission $45-$65. Call 800-745-3000 or see www.ticketmaster.com.

THE NUTCRACKER: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 9 through 12, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13; Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. Presented by the UNC School of the Arts. Featured dancers: Gillian Murphy, Sascha Radetsky, Maria Riccetto and Blaine Hoven. Admission $130 and $95 for Family 4-Pack tickets for select performances; $20-$66 a person at other times. Call 721-1945.

Comedy

BIG BOYS OF COMEDY TOUR, FEATURING LAVEEL CRAWFORD AND REDBONE: 8 p.m., War Memorial Coliseum, Greensboro. $36.50-$59.50. For information, call 373-7474 or visit www.greensborocoliseum.com; for tickets, call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Writing

NONFICTION SLUSHFEST: 10 a.m., Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive. Dean Harris of Winston-Salem Writers will critique participants' work. Writers should bring a transparency of the first page of their manuscript. Free. Call Robin Chalkley at 595-3817.

Open houses

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 6, Mount Airy. Eleven homes and buildings will be on view and decorated for the season. Sponsored by the Mount Airy Restoration Foundation. Tickets are $10 and are good for both days. Call Betty Wright at 786-4512.

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY -- A CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR: 3-7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 6, downtown Salisbury. Seven urban lofts will be on view. There will also be strolling musicians and refreshments. Sponsored by the Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Guild. Proceeds benefit the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra. Admission $15, $12 in advance. Call 704-638-3100.

OLD SALEM CANDLELIGHT TOURS: The 19th century evenings will be offered at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 11 and 12; the 18th century evenings will be offered at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. All tours will begin at Winkler Bakery. Costumed staff will lead the tours and there will be period music, food and drink. Reservations required. Admission $18, $12 for children. Call 721-7350 or see www.oldsalem.org.

Holiday

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 and 12, Graylyn Estate, 1900 Reynolda Road. Families can enjoy a buffet breakfast while children visit with Santa. Admission, $19.95, $9.95 for children 5-12, free for children under 5. Graylyn will also be collecting donations for Toys for Tots; to participate, bring a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl. For information or reservations, call 758-2425.

CHRISTMAS AT BETHANIA MILL AND VILLAGE SHOPPES: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 5455 Bethania Road, Bethania. Children's corner, fashion show, food samples, wine tastings. Canned-food items will be accepted for local charities.

CELEBRATION OF ANGELS: 10-11 a.m., Eastern Gateway Park, 300 E. Innes St., Salisbury. Live music by local children's choruses and holiday storytelling will enhance the display of 7-foot-tall angels painted by local artists. The angels will be through the park, down Depot Street and in front of downtown churches.

VINEYARDS OF SWAN CREEK HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, wine tastings, and more at the five vineyards of Swan Creek. For more information, visit swancreekvineyards.com.

WINSTON-SALEM JAYCEES HOLIDAY PARADE: Begins at 5 p.m. at Poplar and Fourth streets. Tree-lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at Corpening Plaza. Free. For information, call 777-3663.

KERNERSVILLE CHRISTMAS-TREE LIGHTING: 7 p.m., Harmon Park, 152 S. Main St., Kernersville. Live entertainment, donuts and hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa. Free. Call 996-3062 or see www.toknc.com.

Outdoors

DAN RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION FIRST SATURDAY OUTINGS: Hike one to six miles on the Fieldale Trail beside the Smith River in Fieldale, Va. To participate in the hike, meet at 10 a.m. in Fieldale Park, 188 Field Ave. Bring lunch and water, wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots, and dress in layers and be prepared for rain or wind. Alternatively, join other paddle clubs in the 27th Annual Sprig Outing in the swamp of the Upper Little River near Lillington to collect holiday greenery. Details available at www.danriver.org.

Meditation

TRANSMISSION MEDITATION WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. until noon, Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St. An introduction to the science and benefits, with a question-and-answer session and group demonstration. Free. Call 602-1114 or visit www.TransmissionMeditation.org.

Kids

AUTHOR MICHELE MANDERINE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6, The Potting Shed, 4725 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown. As part of The Potting Shed's Christmas open house, Manderine will sign copies of her book, Tristan, The Maine Coon Cat. Free. Call 922-1400.

HOLIDAY PARTY: 11 a.m., Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Crafts, games, pictures with Santa. Free. Call 703-2940.

FOUR CHRISTMASES FOR CHILDREN: 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 5, Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. A selection of 18th century Christmas traditions for children ages 5-12. Reservations required. Admission $5, $3 for children. Call 924-8191 or see www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/RecreationAndParks/BethabaraPark/HBPEvents/Events/FourChristmasesForChildren.

Other Events

SOUTHBOUND MODEL RAILROADERS OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 1-5 p.m. Dec. 6, SMR Clubhouse, 120 Park Ridge Circle. Admission by donation; proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. For more information, visit www.sbmrr.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6

Music

WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS: 2 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Admission $5, free for those younger than 18. Call 725-1035.

HANDEL'S "MESSIAH": 3 p.m., Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road. Performed under the auspices of The Mozart Club. Free; visit www.mozartclub.org or call 785-9842 or 766-5450.

WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIRS: 4 p.m., Williams Auditorium, Winston-Salem State University. Groups performing include the WSSU Choir, University Women, and Burke Singers. Free; donations accepted. Call D'Walla Simmons Burke at 750-2525 or send e-mail to burkdew@wssu.edu.

WINSTON-SALEM POPS SINGERS: 4 p.m., Bethabara Moravian Church, 2100 Bethabara Road. The group will perform holiday music with the Bethabara Moravian Church Choir. Free. Call 775-9120.

Kids

FAMILY FIRST WORKSHOP: 2-4 p.m., Reynolda House. Elementary school-age children, accompanied by an adult, can make holiday card, tags and relief prints using winter greenery and the Reynolda House printing press. $7 a person. Call 758-5599.

Holiday

POINSETTIA OPEN HOUSE: 12:30-4 p.m., Mitchell's Nursery & Greenhouse, 1088 W. Dalton Road, King. A show and sale of more than 9,000 poinsettias in 70 varieties. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Free. Call 983-4107 or see www.mitchellsnurseryandgreenhouse.com.

VALLE CRUCIS FIRESIDE TOUR: 1-6 p.m. Starting at the Original Mast General Store, tour a variety of places, such as bed and breakfasts, farms and Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Tickets are $10; proceeds will be donated to the Valle Crucis Community Park. For more information, call 828-963-6511 or visit www.ValleCrucis.com.

DECORATING WINTER TABLES: 2:30-3:30 p.m., Replacements Ltd., 1089 Knox road, McLeansville. Tips from Dubravka Vujinovic, Replacements' design expert. Free, but registration is required. Call 697-3000, Ext. 2228.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS-TREE LIGHTING: 6 p.m., The Children's Home, 1001 Reynolda Road. There will be caroling, hayrides through the live Nativity trail, visits with Santa, and refreshments. Free. Call 721-7600 or see www.tchome.org.

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY LOVE FEAST: 8 to 9:30 p.m., Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University. A talk by Bill Leonard, dean of the WFU School of Divinity; a religious service; live music by the WFU Concert Choir, the university's handbell and flute choirs and other groups. Faculty and students will serve Moravian buns and coffee. Free. Call 758-5210.

MONDAY, DEC. 7

Music

OPEN JAM: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive. Country, folk and bluegrass music for all skill levels. Free. Call 782-7810.

Science

NEUROSCIENCE AND A MOVIE: 6:30 p.m., Big Shotz Tavern, 109 S. Stratford Road. The feature film Thank You for Smoking will be shown, followed by a discussion of nicotine addiction, led by a clinician. Free. Send e-mail to bac@wfu.edu.

Kids

TODDLER STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m., Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Stories, songs, crafts, puppets for children 18 months-3 years old. Today's theme will be Hanukkah. Free. Call 703-2940.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8

Music

SWINGLE BELLS: 7:30 p.m., Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 S. Main St. Starring Martha Bassett, Matt Kendrick and Friends. Admission $15, $12 for seniors, $5 for children. Call 721-7350.

UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts. Free. Call 721-1945.

Dance

CONTRA DANCING: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Vintage Theatre, 7 Vintage Ave. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. From 8 to 10:30 p.m., there will be dancing to live music by Pilot Mountain Bobcats, with calling by Charley Harvey. No partner required. Admission $7, $5 for students. Call 272-3245 or see www.feetretreat.com.

Books

AUTHOR LEIGH SOMERVILLE McMILLAN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Home Zone Tag Sale, Cloverdale Plaza shopping center. McMillan will sign copies of her novel, It All Started With a Dog. Free. Call 655-4563.

Burlesque

THE PRETTY THINGS PEEPSHOW: 8 p.m., The Garage, 110 W. Seventh St. Starring Bettina May, go-go-Amy, Tiger RoxXx and Burlesk. Admission $10, $8 in advance. Call 777-1127 or send e-mail to prettythingspeepshow@gmail.com.

Kids

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m., Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Stories, songs, crafts, puppets for children ages 3-5. Today's theme will be Hanukkah. Free. Call 703-2940.

GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 8, or 1:30 and 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. A mini gingerbread-house workshop, with a story and sing-along. Preregistration required. Admission $5, free for accompanying adults. Call 723-9111 or see www.childrensmuseumofws.org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9

Music

TANNENBERG ORGAN RECITALS: Noon Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30; Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 S. Main St. Scheduled to perform are John Cummins and Don Grice, Susan Foster, Scott Carpenter, and Charles Tompkins. Free. Call 721-7350.

REDBIRD ROUND: 7:30 p.m., Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. An evening with songwriters Alice Gerrard, Laurelyn Dossett, and Diana Jones. An EMF Fringe event. Admission $20. See www.easternmusicfestival.org/fringe.php.

Theater

YOUR JOURNEY OUR DESTINATION: Dance, drama, music and circus acts; dress rehearsal at 11 a.m. Dec. 9, performance at 7 p.m. Dec 10; The Enrichment Center, 1006 S. Marshall St. Performing will be The Enrichment Center Performance Company, The Enrichment Center Percussion Ensemble, and performers from the community. Afterward, there will be a reception and a sale of handcrafted holiday items. Free. Call 777-0076, ext. 209.

Clubs

LINKING WINSTON-SALEM: 5:30-7 p.m., Finnigan's Wake, 620 N. Trade St. A group for those interested in professional growth. Call Kristen Daukas at 391-4527 or send e-mail to Kristen@twincitysam.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 10

Film

COAL COUNTRY: 7 p.m., Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood St. A film and discussion. Part of the temple's Environmental Movie Night series. Free; donations accepted. Call 642-4361.

Music

HANDEL'S "MESSIAH": 7 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. Presented by the Greensboro Oratorio Singers and guest artists. Free; donations accepted.

UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS GUITAR-CLASS RECITAL: 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts. Students of Gerald Klickstein and Joseph Pecoraro will perform. Free. Call 721-1945.

Holiday

REYNOLDA HOUSE GUIDED CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 through 12, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road. Tours, refreshments, carols on the house organ. Admission $15, $12 for members. Call 758-5150.

STATE TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY: 5 p.m., State Capitol, Raleigh. Holiday music by Kernersville's Glenn High School Chorus and lighting of luminarias. At 6:15 p.m., Gov. Perdue and first gentleman Bob Eaves will light the tree. Free. For a full schedule, call 919-733-4994 or see www.nchistoricsites.org/capitol/default.htm.

CHRISTMAS CASTLE AND ELFLAND: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 10 through 23, Castle McCulloch, 3925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown. A holiday trail with music, 500,000 lights, performances by Triad Idol winner Jordan Beaver. Admission $13, $7 for children 12 and younger. Call 887-5413 or see www.christmascastlenc.com.

Kids

AFRICAN-AMERICAN SANTA CLAUS: 6-8 p.m., Anderson Recreation Center, 2450 Reynolds Park Road. Visits and photos with the man himself. Free. Call 650-7684.