STAFF ILLUSTRATION | ANTHONY BRATINA
5:15 p.m., parade at 6:30 p.m. starting at Greensboro Avenue at 11th Street, traveling north until turning east on University Boulevard, then continuing until 19th Avenue.
The 39th West Alabama Christmas Parade, with lighting of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Christmas tree:
Monday, Dec. 8
5 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 605 Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. N. Presented by the Christ Church Adult Choir, assisted by young people from St. Cecilia Singers. Nursery provided. A family dinner will be afterward. Call for dinner reservations at 205-758-4252 or 205-758-0927.
Nine Lessons and Carols:
at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla. This is the end of the season for its resident craftersRefreshments and handmade items offered.
Crafter’s Open House: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30
7:30 p.m. at Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road. Shelton Singers with Glinda Blackshear, director, and Shelton Jazz Ensemble with Daniel Western, director, in concert in the atrium. Free.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Shelton Music Department Christmas concert:
5-8 p.m., downtown Northport. 24th celebration of a 19th-century Victorian Christmas, with music, horse-drawn carriage, Queen Victoria, Father Christmas and more.
Dickens Downton:
Thursday, Dec. 4
7 p.m. at Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Presented by the Tuscaloosa Community Dancers. Ticket prices: Adult - $21, senior (60 and older) - $17, Student/Child $12, Breakfast with the Nutcracker $5. Call 205-752-4220.
Nutcracker:
ChiLLy Fest 2014: Downtown Linden, Highway 43. Christmas Carnival all evening at the ChiLLy Fest 2014 in downtown Linden. Also Chili cookers party from 8-11 p.m. Free concert. Call 334-295-5051.
A Christmas Carol: 7 p.m. at the Pastime Theatre, 1052 U.S. Highway 43, Winfield. Tickets are $15, adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Pre-purchase tickets at the Pastime Theatre office or other locations, or online at www.smarttix.com. Call Amy Burleson at 205-487-3002.
7 p.m. at Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre presents the play. Tickets range from $10-$20. Call 205-310-8010.
Miracle on 34th Street:
Friday, Dec. 12
6:30 p.m. at Arbor Springs Baptist Church, 17482 Finnell Road, Northport. Christmas concert featuring Shannon Knight at 6:30 p.m. Call 205-339-4774.
Christmas concert:
Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 3
Snowflake Saturday: 10 a.m. at Children’s Hands-On Musuem, Admission is for those younger than 1, $6 under 3 years, seniors $7, Ages 3-59 $9.
8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. Presented by the Junior League of Tuscaloosa. Tickets $10 for 5 and under, $15 for adults. Included with your ticket are arts and crafts for the kids, shopping with great vendors, raffle ticket give-aways, and a free digital image with Santa! Go to www.jltuscaloosa.org for info.
Annual Breakfast with Santa and Mini Market:
Saturday, Dec. 13
Baptist Church, 3800 University Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa. Call 205-553-2202.
Adult Choir Christmas Musical: 6 p.m. at Hopewell
2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Demopolis High School, 701 Highway 80 West, Demopolis. Presented by the Demopolis Singers under the direction of Ed Rush. No admission however donations will be accepted.
Christmas Concert:
(2 p.m.)
Thursday, Dec. 25
9 a.m.-Noon with 11 a.m. balloon drop at Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd. DJ Chuckie will play music, “Champagne” toast, party horns, hats, tiaras and fun. CHOM closes at Noon. Free with admission. Admission is free for those younger than 1; Ages 1-2 is $6; ages 3-59 is $9; ages 60 and up $7; and military discount $1 off each admission with current military ID. Call 205-3494235. Visit www.chomonline.org.
Celebrate New Year’s for Kids:
Wednesday, Dec. 31
campus. This show is represented by University of Alabama Arts and School of Music. Tickets are main floor: $15 for general admission, $7 for seniors and students. First balcony: $15 for general admission, $7 for senior and students. Second balcony: $10 for general admission, $5 for seniors and students. You can purchase online at uamusic.tix.com or call 205-348-1672.
Hilaritas: 3 p.m. at Moody Music Building on the UA
Battle Friedman House and Gardens Greensboro Avenue; Jemison Van deGraaff Mansion, Greensboro Avenue; The Old Tavern, Capitol Park; The Murphy African-American Museum, Paul W. Bryant Drive; and The McGuire Strickland House, Capitol Park West. Father Christmas will be at the Old Tavern. Entertainment by the T-Town Strummers and the Victorian Carolers and the Tuscaloosa Barbershop Quartet and the Capitol School students. Local caters, vendors and Preservation members provide the refreshments and Christmas goodies. Call 205-758-6138 or 205-7582906. Lucy Murphy, more information needed you can call me at 758-2238.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society Annual Christmas Open House: 2-5 p.m. at
River celebration (ice skating rink), Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, 1901 Jack Warner Parkway. Free hot dogs, drinks and lyric sheets, with accompaniment and songleaders provided. Call 205-310-5287.
12th annual Tuscaloosa News Holiday Singalong: 1-3 p.m., free, at the Holidays by the
Sunday, Dec. 7
7 p.m. at Moody Concert Hall, UA campus. Tickets are $10-$40. Featuring the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, Prentice Concert Chorale and Alabama Choir School. www.tsoonline.org.
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Christmas:
Monday, Dec. 15
600 Greensboro Ave. Presented by the Tuscaloosa Community Dancers. Ticket prices: Adult - $21, Senior (60 and older) $17, Student/Child - $12, Breakfast with the Nutcracker $5. Call 205-752-4220.
Nutcracker: 7 p.m. at Bama Theatre,
Snowflake Saturday: 10 a.m. at Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd. Admission is free under 1 year, $6 under 3 years, Seniors $7, Ages 3-59 $9. Come be a part of Snowflake Saturday and an Elf Workshop and celebrate the holidays all month. All events are included in admission. Winter Wonderland, crafts, and fun.
Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd. Admission is under 1year free, $6 under 3 years, $9 non-member. Children’s Hands-On Musueum is celebrating the season with a Candyland Breakfasts with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Start Snowflake Saturday and Elf Workshop with breakfast and pictures with Santa! *Pre-paid reservations are required.
Candyland with Santa & Mrs. Claus: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and Noon at
Saturday, Dec. 6
Sunday, Dec. 14
Christmas concert: 7 p.m. in the Bibb Graves Auditorium at the University of West Alabama. Presented by the Sumter County Fine Arts Council and UWA. The UWA Choir will perform traditional holiday favorites and international Christmas tributes. The band is under the direction of Adam Anderson, and the UWA Choir is under the direction of Willie Williams. General admission is $10 for adults and $2 for students. Sumter County Fine Arts Council members and UWA students are admitted free. UWA students must provide a valid student identification card for free admission.
Hilaritas: 7:30 p.m. at Moody Music Hall on the University of Alabama campus. This show is represented by University of Alabama Arts and School of Music. Tickets are: main floor: $15 for general admission, $7 for seniors and students. First balcony: $15 general admission, $7 for senior and students. Second balcony: $10 for general admission, $5 for seniors and students. You can purchase online at uamusic.tix.com or call 205-348-1672.
Christmas Candlelight Tour: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla. Admission is $8 for children and seniors citizens, $10 for adults. Walk candlelit trails with guides in Civil War-era costumes and experience an old-time Christmas celebration. Festivities begin in the Iron and Steel Museum, where you can enjoy light refreshments before you meet your guide. Buy tickets in advance in the park’s main office or on the evenings of the tour at the museum. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and seniors.
Friday, Dec. 5
Holiday Roundup
MERRYCHRISTMAS