Huntsville's Holiday Calendar of Events--Part 9
Events are color-coded for your convenience. Events listed in green require money (that green stuff!); those in red are free--making you as jolly as old St. Nick in his red outfit! Enjoy this list and take in as many activities as your time, energy and interests will permit.
December 16
"The Nutcracker: The Next Generation"
Von Braun Center Concert Hall -- Danz Artz Company
700 Monroe Street, Huntsville
1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission charge 256-881-9189
This performance is a mixture of classical favorites with a contemporary twist,
featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy, tapping soldiers, jazzy mice, cutting-edge
choreography, special effects and lots of humor.
December 16, 17
Christmas Memories -- Huntsville Figure Skating Club/School
Benton-Wilcox Municipal Ice Complex
Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville 256-883-3374
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $8
for adults; $4 for children
This program is a holiday blending of skating and music with the voices of the
Huntsville Community Chorus filling the rink with the joyful sounds of the
season.
December 16, 23, 30
"Tea for Two"
Where
Memories Linger
Dogwood Plaza -- Arab, Alabama
You will receive a stacker of sandwiches, scones, and sweets. A choice of teas
will be served along with a bowl of the "soup of the day." This
is a great time for you and a special friend or family member to spend a
memorable day. Cost: $14.95 for 2 people
December 17
"Christmas Cantata" -- First
Presbyterian Church
307 Gates Ave., Huntsville 256-536-3354 No
admission charged
Annual Christmas Cantata will feature the church Chancel Choir, Soloists,
Organist Frank Contreras, and an Orchestra at both services, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00
a.m. The repertoire will range from the timeless music of J.S. Bach to
more contemporary favorites. Everyone welcome.
December 19
"Messiah" Sing-A-Long -- Weatherly Heights Baptist Church
1306 Cannstatt Drive SE, Huntsville 256-881-6882.
7:30 p.m. No admission charged.
Singers are invited to join the chorus and sing-a-long with the orchestra, organ
and harpsichord playing beloved Christmas music. Hear some of the city's
finest soloists sing the exciting arias. Bring your own score or purchase
one at the door. Register to be the one chosen to conduct the
"Hallelujah Chorus" at the conclusion of the event.
December 19
The Eugene Brasher Chorale
A Holiday Choral Festival
Faith Presbyterian Church
5003 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville
8:00 p.m. No admission charged.
Selections include: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella; O Come, O
Come Emmanuel; Go Tell It on the Mountain; Before the Marvel of this Nigh; He
Came Here for Me; Christmas Day; Unto Us a Child is Born; Christmas Cantata ; and
'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
December 21
Winter Solstice Concert -- Huntsville Feminist Chorus
Von Braun Center Playhouse
700 Monroe Street, Huntsville
7:00 p.m. No admission charge. For info call 256-539-4903.
The Huntsville Feminist Chorus will present its annual Winter Solstice Concert
with songs, poems, and prayers from a diversity of cultures and ethnic
traditions.
December 26
Kwanzaa-Harambee Umoja Ceremony
The Old Council School
4:00 p.m. No admission charge; information 256-851-5846.
This ceremony begins the Kwanzaa celebration which is a seven day festival from
December 26-January 1 in observance of the Seven Principles known as the Nguzo
Saba. The first day represents the Principle of Unity.
December 27
Kwanzaa Story Hour
Bessie K. Russell Branch Library and Blue Spring Branch Library
Blue Spring Library at 10 a.m. and Bessie K. Russell Branch Library at 2
p.m.
No admission charge. For info call 256-851-5836
Holiday and African folk stories by black authors. There will be a display
depicting the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Nov. 15-18 Nov. 23-Dec. 3 Dec. 3-10 Dec. 2 2-4 4-9 Dec 9 10-16 16-27 28-31
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