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ver the years I’ve experienced Christmas in different ways, and I always start out with high expectations because I love Christmas, everything about it. I loved it when I was a child — the giving and yes, the getting — and now I love sharing it with my family. But there was one Christmas in particular that I’ll never forget. Now that my firstborn’s a freshman in college — I can marvel at the memory.

I had that college freshman years ago on December 17. It was a bitter cold Friday evening and there were lots of holiday parties going on — in fact, my obstetrician was hoping to get to one because at one point during the late afternoon he gave the order to “up” the pitocin drip in my IV which rapidly increased my contractions. At 5:30 p.m. he came in to deliver Alexandra wearing a full body shield ... later it dawned on me that he must have had party clothes on underneath ... but that’s just a snippet of the memory I recall. I was in and out of the hospital with my newborn in a speedy 24 hours after a lactation nurse pronounced us good to go — only we were not. At home alone with my infant, I didn’t realize she wasn’t latching on ... a groggy nurser, she’d eventually grow sleepy and I’d just pop a pacifier in her mouth. I held her in my Baby Bjorn front ways and vacuumed because my in-laws were arriving soon. I was crazy, sleep deprived ... and ignorant. How much I loved this little baby, but how much I also wanted everything to be just right and for my family to see me as a success. I was way off.

Alexandra was NOT getting what she needed and the next day found us both choking with tears and frustration — just in time for my in-laws arrival. Here I was, trying to be Mrs. Perfect and I was an utter failure.

I was determined to breastfeed, but now I couldn’t relax. Over the phone, the lactation consultant told me heating pads would help ... or ice. Huh? That confused me further. I had no Christmas shopping done, no cookies baked and everything was caving in around me — along with my expectations and my family’s confidence. That’s when I stopped all of my striving and took to my bed with the baby. I’d nurse until the cows came home. We would get this thing if it took forever. At last, in the middle of the night, both of us bleary-eyed and exhausted, she latched on — it was, for me, a miracle.

Come Christmas Eve, my mom-in-law had delicious things simmering in the kitchen, piles of presents wrapped under the tree and I was beginning to get the knack of breastfeeding ... finally experiencing let down, but still a mess. An over-achiever from birth, I was nursing every hour and having a hard time getting used to not being able to do anything else. When my husband came home from his hard day at work, I coaxed him into a private meeting in our bedroom. “I have no presents!,” I whispered, whining. “We don’t have anything to give anyone!” My young, hard-working husband watched me fall apart. He’d hoped to just be at home with his wife, new baby and parents, but he took me in his arms and said kindly, “It’s OK ... I can still go to Wal Mart.” I don’t think I ever loved him so much as I did at that moment.

Thinking back, I marvel at my selfishness. Out he went into the awfulness that is Wal-Mart on Christmas Eve, and he returned two hours later with the things I’d requested to give — he sat and wrapped everything, too.

Late that night, as his parents slept, we curled together on the sofa and watched the fire die down. I nursed our precious baby girl. I marveled at a stream of milk gliding down her cheek — liquid gold. This was our first Christmas as a young family and we loved it. We would be OK. It was the BEST Christmas ever.

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in response to “proper grammar” letter Dear Editor, I was disappointed by the way you responded to the reasoned critique offered by Terri Lynn Merritts regarding your pronoun choices in Nashville Parent. The fact of the matter is that Merritts is right — using language that chooses the masculine category as the “neutral” category sends a message to women and girls that they are feminine deviations from the masculine “norm.” I would not suggest, as she does, that we replace “he” with “she” as the neutral category, but rather alternate pronouns, use he/she or substitute the pronoun “they.” All three of these solutions to the problem of gendered pronouns are cited as acceptable in the most recent MLA style guide. Other professional organizations like the American Psychological Association, the American Philosophical Association, and the American Sociological Association specifically caution NOT to let “he” and “his” stand for all people. I am curious to know what style guide you have consulted that has told you that this is acceptable practice. I have not seen one published since the 1980s that actually suggests sticking to masculine pronouns.

For what it’s worth, too, choice of pronouns is a style issue, not a grammar issue. Proper style for an editor responding to a reader’s criticism would dictate avoiding the use of text speak like “LOL,” too.

Carly E. Schall, Ph.D.

should it be “huwoman”?!

Dear Editor, Wow! I picked up the November issue of Rutherford Parent while waiting for my daughter to finish her dance class. I was bothered when I read about how some women seem to be offended

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by good grammar including the use of the word mankind. Really?! Is this how insecure we have become? Do we need magazines and books to validate us as women by using she instead of he or police officer instead of policeman? Our girls know they can be anything they want to be because we teach them so, not because of political correctness. Why does the use of mankind mean women are inferior? And all the talk about the majority of the population being female so we should use the feminine version is ridiculous. Should you only have pictures of white children on your cover because that is the majority of the population?

I am a confident woman. My girls are confident in themselves. They know they can accomplish anything their brothers can. Grammar has absolutely nothing to do with that. By the way, should we stop using the word human (Gasp! It has the word MAN in it!) and replace it with huwoman?

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sickle cell benefit next month Rutherford Parent reader Cynthia Wilson is throwing a birthday benefit for Matthias Aile, a Murfreesboro 3-year-old with the most severe form of sickle cell disease. The benefit takes place January 12, 2013; readers can read

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Playdates and sleepovers. How can you prepare yourself for them?

My 3- and 4-year-olds are allowed to have sleepovers with their cousin and close family members. Other than that, I’m waiting till they are older to trust others.

Gina Reel Mine’s only 4, so we’ve got a ways to go.

But I learned with my 11-year-old son that being the host is much easier than worrying about him all night!

Sarah Birchfield Anderson My son is 10 and has been having sleepovers for a few years. I love it! I have so much fun with the kids! He has gone to spend the night a few times but I always want to meet the parents and see where they live first! I wanna make sure he’s gonna be OK. Natasha Merritt

more about Matthias’ journey and the benefit Wilson is heading up in next month’s issue on the Giving Back page. Sickle cell anemia is a recessive hereditary disease that causes red blood cells to be sickle shaped instead of round. It can affect all body systems and cause damage to organs and muscles.

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Toddlers and sharing.

How do you help your little one to stop policing his toys?

“Share from the beginning.”

I started with sharing with them. If I brought a new toy in I would play with it, then slowly share with them. But they would have to share something with me then with each other. We continued this and the kids are great with sharing now. Didnt start that way!

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“Duplicate the toys.”

Get duplicates of some of them so he can still play with his. Toddlers aren’t wired for sharing things well!

JENN CURTIS

“Leave him be.”

He has to just grow through it, he will be fine.

BRYAN PARSLEY

“Make them take turns.”

I tried to focus on taking turns when my boys were toddlers. Sharing is such a foreign concept for them.

SHABNAM AMINMADANI

“Watch TV shows about sharing.”

Daniel Tigers Neighborhood on PBS has a great episode on sharing. My 3-year-old loves it, and she loves to share.

MELISSA CHICHESTER

“Share”

I let them have one “special” toy they didn’t have to share, but made them share the rest.

I told them if they didn’t share, I’d let everyone else but them play with their toys. I just made them do it...but I have twins, so there wasn’t really a choice! LOL

It’s important to show your child that you care about others, says Bobbi Conner, author of Everyday Opportunities for Extraordinary Parenting (Sourcebooks; 2000). Sharing is one way he can show that he cares.

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Out with the old ... in with the new.

Do you donate unwanted toys to make room for the new ones?

“Make some money.”

Sell them at a consignment sale!

I give them to a charity that gives the toys to kids for FREE. Far better than Goodwill.

MEREDITH HARGROVE

“Put them on Craigslist.”

We sell the larger ones on Craigslist. I meet prospective buyers at a public place to be safe.

LYDIA HUDY BRUSKI

“Take ’em to Goodwill.”

Already went through the toys and clothes, one last rummage sale then off to goodwill.

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Put them up for the next baby.

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“Give to charities.”

Nashville Parent, do you allow your children to decide which toys to give away and which to keep? Or do you decide without their input? I’ve always thought that giving away toys to less fortunate children is a good way to teach kids the importance of giving to others.

NICOLE SMITH

“Put them in the attic!”

I pack them up and put in attic. I used to sell them and give them away ... but not anymore.

REBECCA BRACKEN

“Give to your extended family.”

Depending on how nice it is ... I find a friend or relative that may need them. .. From there I either donate or I Craigslist’em for free. I do worry though as to whether they go to underprivileged kids.

ANNA SELLERS

I set two boxes in the room and I tell my 6-year-old daughter that there are less fortunate children who would love to play with the toys she doesn’t play with anymore. I let her decide which ones to keep and which to give away. She loves doing this. Some time later, she remembers a toy and wants to play with it. She asks me about it, but then remembers she gave it away. She is sad for just a second and then says that the little girl who received that toy is probably very happy and having fun. However, for my 2-year-old, I plan on keeping his favorite ones and donating the rest.

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By the time babies are born, all of their tooth buds are developed. These tooth buds are located just beneath the gums and are what give the bumpy and, sometimes, uneven appearance of a newborn’s gums. It is from these tooth buds the primary teeth (baby teeth) will emerge beginning around 6 - 12 months of age. The appearance of the gums and tooth buds prior to the eruption of baby teeth does not necessarily predict whether the teeth will come in straight, crowded or crooked. Although less common, there are some teeth and/ or gum conditions during the newborn period that may cause the gums to appear abnormal or uneven. These include natal teeth (temporary teeth present at birth), benign gingival (gum) cysts — including Bohn nodules or mucoceles — and Epstein pearls (keratinized-filled bumps). Your child’s doctor will easily recognize these benign conditions and provide reassurance. A pediatric dentist is also an excellent resource for evaluations and those with concerns regarding gum and teeth conditions of infants and children.

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My 6-year-old son is continuously constipated. What could be causing this and what do you suggest to remedy the situation?

Constipation in children is a common problem characterized by infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools. It can develop for a number of reasons and does not normally indicate anything is physically wrong with your child. The most common reason for constipation in this age group is a diet consisting of too much dairy, too little fiber, and too few vegetables and fruits. Children who don’t drink adequate amounts of water are also prone to suffer from constipation. Encouraging your child to make simple dietary changes — such as eating more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables and drinking more fluids — can go a long way toward alleviating constipation. If your child is a picky eater and does not care for fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, try sneaking these foods into a fun smoothie drink. Just toss some fruits such as pears, oranges and grapes along with a handful of spinach into a blender, then mix with ice and 100 percent juice. Your child will love it! Remember: the goal for children suffering from constipation is for them to have regular, soft and easy-to-pass bowel movements. Children with constipation are more likely to avoid the bathroom if they have a history of painful/difficult poops — a behavior that leads to even bigger and harder stools making the next attempt to poop more painful, and the vicious cycle continues.

To break this cycle, especially if dietary changes are difficult and/or not working, your child’s doctor may recommend a stool softener. A common stool softener used in children is polyethyline glycol 3350. This stool softener is a tasteless, odorless powder which can be mixed with water and is well tolerated by most children. It is always important to discuss your child’s constipation with his doctor as occasionally constipation may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition requiring further evaluation.

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ACETAMINOPHEN ADVICE In summer 2011, some makers of liquid acetaminophen revised their infant and children products to contain a standard amount of medicine. Prior to that, infants’ medicine was three times as strong as the children’s version. Why the change? “Overdoses were happening,” says Rosy Thind, M.D. She says parents were giving toddlers and kids the same medicine they were giving to their infants, and not realizing that the infant drops were more concentrated so that infants didn’t have to consume as much liquid. The concentration of the infant drops is now diluted to match the children’s concentration (160mg/5mL), so be sure to check the dosing amounts before administering any medication.

Thind advises parents to steer clear of ibuprofen for babies younger than 6 months, as there haven’t been any real studies to test the effects. She also says parents should not give acetaminophen to infants younger than 2 months of age. “If they display symptoms like a fever or are irritable, then they need to be seen, as they could have a serious infection.” Parents should always call their pediatrician if their infant younger than 2 months of age has a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, and call if

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Proper dosing and home remedies help kids fare better.

your child’s fever reaches 103 degrees.

Thind also advises parents to take into consideration how their child appears.

“Do they perk up after some medication? What other symptoms are present?” she says.

HELP AT HOME Thind says it is OK to give an OTC medication like ibuprofen or acetaminophen along with a doctor’s prescription – just make sure your pediatrician knows about it. “It’s OK with antibiotics, there’s no drug interaction,” she says, adding that antibiotics won’t be prescribed for a cold caused by a virus.

Which unfortunately means that your child will have to suffer through it. But there are some home remedies that might help ease his symptoms, along with acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fevers or pain. Thind says a teaspoon of honey for kids older than 1 year is good for congestion and coughs, and tea or warm soup is a good way to thin mucous. “Parents can also sit in a steamy bathroom with their child and read a book.”

You can also break out the vaporizer or humidifier. “Either one is helpful for colds caused by a virus,” says Thind, “as they both put moisture in the air.” Vaporizers typically put out warm steam, while humidifiers provide a cool mist. Make sure you keep them clean, though! “Mold can build up if they’re not cleaned and drained,” says Thind, adding that parents should always read the manufacturer’s instructions for proper cleaning guidelines. — sherry hang

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was fortunate to be raised in a wooded area where outside my backdoor was 3,600 acres of a natural playground,” says Peter Gros, co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, which your kids can watch weekly on Animal Planet. Gros brings his lifelong love of animals and nature to TPAC on Friday, Dec. 7. Gros intends his show to introduce children to the good things in the natural world and the necessity to protect it.

“It’s an exciting mix of beautiful footage from the wild interspersed with live animals,” Gros says. Children in the audience will have an opportunity to get up close to some of the animals on stage during the show, and Gros says it’s important to rekindle a love of nature and wildlife in today’s screen-oriented youth.

The show takes place at 7 p.m. in TPAC’s Polk Theater. Tickets are $15 - $40. Call 782-4040 or visit tpac.org.

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santa photos benefit local wildlife

Members of the Garr family with Santa and Dusty, the miniature horse.

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ave your family (including your furry members) pictured with St. Nick when Garr’s Rental & Feed hosts Family (and Pet) Photos with Santa on Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15. A professional photographer will snap pictures against a variety of holiday backdrops, complete with Dusty, the miniature horse. Different packages are available ranging from $5 - $20, plus a $5 sitting fee. You may also take your own pictures for a $10 sitting fee. A percentage of the proceeds benefits Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. Santa hours are 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Garr’s is located at 11620 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet. Call 754-2777 or visit garrs.biz.

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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum offers complimentary fun this month to celebrate the season. All ages can decorate cookies on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m., and ages 5 and older can create holiday prints using block images with staff from Hatch Show Print on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. All ages can hop on Santa’s lap on Saturdays, 1, 8 and 15 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The museum is located at 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville. Call 416-2001 or visit countrymusichalloffame.org.

While kids are out of school during the holidays, they can enjoy science during the Adventure Science Center’s Science Quest Winter Enrichment Camps taking place weekdays Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 (except Dec. 24, 25 and 31). For students in grades K - 6, the programs combine science, technology, engineering and math. The camps take place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and cost $45 members/$55 nonmembers per day. Advance registration is required.

Call 862-5160 or visit adventuresci.com.

Special Kids in Murfreesboro seeks local families to participate in its Cornelius Christmas program.

The initiative pairs anonymous sponsors with special needs families to donate a variety of items for the holidays like coats, shoes, blankets, household goods, canned food items and toys for children to open on Christmas day. Learn more about the program and how to donate at 890-1003 or specialkidstn.com/cornelius-christmas.

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f you’ve ever wished for a bell from Santa’s sleigh as a holiday keepsake, you can do so while helping survivors of Hurricane Sandy.

Magical Bells recently released the new Polar Express Sleigh Bell Gift Set, which includes an exact replica of “The First Gift of Christmas” from Santa as seen in the story. In addition to the bell, the set also comes with a round trip ticket aboard the Polar Express, a note from Santa and a silk red velvet keepsake bag. A percentage of the price is being donated to the American Red Cross to support hurricane victims in the Northeast. The gift set is $64.95 and is available at magicalbells.com.

the ticker... yulefest at Historic Mansker’s

Station is Saturday, Dec. 1. Ring in the holidays in 1780s fashion with old-time activities, refreshments, live music and more. Mansker’s Station is located at 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville. The free event takes place from 6 - 9 p.m. Call 8512231 or visit goodlettsvilleparks. com.

the tennessee virtual academy (TNVA), a

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Learn more at 866-339-9912 or k12. com/tnva.

the magic of christmas ice show

takes place Saturday, Dec. 15 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at A-Game Skate Academy (215 Gothic Court, Franklin). Tickets are $10 adults, $7 ages 4 - 12. Call 778-9825.

the commando christmas fair, a fundraiser

for the National Honor Society at Hawkins Middle School, takes place Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus

while enjoying an array of craft booths and other holiday vendors.

The school is located at 487-A Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville.

Admission is free. Call 824-3456.

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In addition, 20 - 30 recording artists will be on hand to sign autographs.

Proceeds benefit more than 400 underprivileged children in the area by providing them with a new winter coat as well as $150 they can

spend on whatever they want for Christmas. The event takes place at the parking lot of the Hendersonville Wal-Mart (204 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville). Admission is $5 adults, $2 ages 2 - 12, $20 family max. Learn more at christmas4kids. org.

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Now’s the time to start planning your youngster’s summer fun. Representatives from more than 80 residential camps, local day camps and summer programs for ages 4 - 18 will be on hand to speak with families about what they have to offer, spanning the spectrum from arts to sports to outdoor activities. The fair is also an excellent outlet for older kids to seek out camp counselor opportunities.

New this year, kids ages 6 - 12 can have a blast in the Adventure Play Area, boasting inflatables, a rock-climbing wall and more. And, we will be giving away more than $1,000 in camp scholarships as well. Stay tuned for more exciting news to come about what’s new with the 2013 Summer Camp Adventure Fair! Booths are still available, so if you have a summer program you’d like our readers to know about, call 256-2158, ext. 130. The fair takes place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at CoolSprings Galleria. Admission is free.

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opchristmas.org A nonprofit dedicated to creating happy holidays for children and families of fallen soldiers through donated Christmas gifts.

cfsrf.org The Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund is a nonprofit that provides college grants and financial assistance to surviving family members of fallen soldiers of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

operationcareandcomfort.org Volunteer program offering support and care packages to our troops every month until they are home.

give2thetroops.org Find a list of requested items troops need from home, or find out how you can donate.

ourmilitary.mil This U.S. Department of Defense website dedicated to our troops includes ways to send care packages, letters and cards, along with other ways to lend support and services to our military families.

hugs4smilesusa.org Adopt a troop and family, and send care packages and letters in support to both.

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hat’s a new mom to do when all she wants for Christmas is a nap? Plan ahead. Simplify.

Reprioritize. And get help. Let’s take it one step at a time, but let’s also remember what matters most: Children are tiny newborns once in a lifetime, but Christmas comes around every year. Get your priorities straight so you can focus on your baby and allow some of the holiday hoopla to fall to the wayside.

For instance, don’t waste countless hours writing, stuffing, stamping and mailing holiday cards. Instead, combine your Christmas

cards and birth announcements into a single photo card with a pre-print-

ed message like, “Look what Santa brought us!” on the front. Everyone who receives one, even if it doesn’t arrive until Valentine’s Day, will be delighted. Online photo companies like Shutterfly and Ofoto offer the option of creating a custom picture card, uploading your address list and mailing all of them out for you!

Although its tempting to run out and get the standard “Baby’s First Christmas” ornaments, a monogrammed stocking and a pile of over-hyped toys that will “stimulate your newborn’s brain and enhance his reflexes,” realize that your baby has no clue what the holiday means and is just happy to snuggle quietly with you, so don’t overdo it for his sake. Your relatives will inundate you with baby ornaments and there is nothing your parents or in-laws would love more than to have a stocking made for their new grandbaby, so let them. (If you don’t like it, you can have a new one made next year.)

While you’re in the simplifying mood, gracefully bow out of the neighborhood

Christmas lights competition this year. Just hang a wreath or put a bow on the

mailbox and consider yourself jolly. If putting up a tree seems like an overwhelming task, don’t do it. Most folks have a friend or neighbor who goes crazy for holiday decorating and already put the finishing touches on her house the day after Thanksgiving, so ask your local domestic diva devotee to add her creative flair to your home so you can bathe the baby or go for a walk.

Jeannie Casey, certified postpartum doula (http://nashvillechildbirth.com), offers this sage advice: “Stop worrying about coffee

stains on the counter or whether you put a wreath on your door.”

When you’re in your final years, she says, you won’t remember the wreath, the gifts you sent or whether you had turkey or ham that year. You’ll remember falling asleep with your baby on your chest or staring at tiny toes in awe. So do the important things and let the everything else go.

Put You and the Baby First Reprioritizing means putting the needs of yourself and your new baby first. Obstetrician Susan E. Mackey of Women’s Medical Associates of Nashville recommends that new mothers strive to get eight hours of sleep a day. “If you don’t get it, your energy level is low, your stamina is lower, you’ll gain weight more easily and your decision making will be negatively affected,” she warns.” Sleeplessness also adds to the feeling of being overwhelmed.

Casey agrees, “You have to re-establish

your priorities when you have a new baby. Life is hard going from store to store

with a newborn who needs to eat, take naps and have frequent diaper changes. And Mom needs food, drinks and naps, too. If a mother doesn’t take care of herself, she can get stressed out, irritable and depressed — all of which, if you’re breastfeeding, can affect her milk production.”

Plenty of rest, food, liquids and quiet time is the recipe for a healthy mother, but infants have immature immune systems and need extra protection around the holidays.

Pediatrician Kris Rehm, M.D., of Old Harding Pediatric Group, says, “Having a newborn over the holidays is such a joy, but it may mean that a family needs to stay home to prevent exposing the newborn to viral illnesses that are common at this time of year.” That means forgoing holiday

travel until the baby is at least 2 months old and letting someone else brave

the stores. As tempting as it may be to get a picture with Santa, it’s probably not a good idea.

Santa has had dozens of children on his lap, one of which may have had a cold, flu or stomach bug.

Germ protection extends to friends and family, too. Rehm advises, “It’s really important to make

sure that anyone who holds the newborn is healthy, because a little cold in an adult can be a serious illness to a newborn. That means the parents need to be vigilant about making sure that all family members with a runny nose or cough steer clear.” Don’t feel guilty asking someone to admire from afar; your primary responsibility is to keep your baby healthy. Strict rules about

hand washing are key!

Say Yes to Help Caring for a baby is a full-time job, and getting through the holidays can be another job in itself, so consider adding an extra pair of hands to your household to make things run more smoothly. You can seek out a professional doula, or, if that’s out of your price range, Casey suggests moms “get to know the teenage girls in your neighborhood and to have one come over after school each day. You can hold the baby on the couch and direct her in putting up decorations or doing laundry. When you feel comfortable with her, she can hold the baby while you nap. The $8 an hour is a great deal compared to professional doula prices. Check around with local church youth groups, too. Some of them perform community service by cleaning homes or doing light yard work for families with new babies Mackey counsels mothers to, “‘Let others

take care of you and let go this year.

Ask for help from friends, family and your husband.” Request that visitors

bring frozen lasagna or a package of diapers when they come to see the new arrival. Whenever anyone says, “What can I do to help?” ask them to pick up a gallon of milk for you or grab a last minute Christmas gift while they’re at the mall. Most people love to be useful and will gladly help in any way they can ... but you have to ask!

The Best Gift’s Already Yours If you miss out on the caroling, church service or a family feast this year, remember that the holiday celebrates the birth of a baby to poor parents in a stable without an ounce of fanfare, so take heart that your holiday has something in common with the very first Christmas ... besides, you’re holding the greatest gift of all. J Deborah Bohn is a local mother, fitness trainer, teacher and writer.

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Laugh & Learn Smart Screen

Fisher-Price; fisher-price.com Ages 6 months and older; $19.99 Mommy and Daddy are so preoccupied with THEIR screens!

Now it’s Baby’s turn. This little laptop includes nine buttons that reward with sound effects, songs and music. Your little one can explore touching shapes, ABCs, counting and more.

Peek-a-Boo Dolly

Gund; gund.com Ages 6 months - 5 years; $39.99 Babies love playing peek-a-boo and so does this plush, pretty little doll. Powered by two AA batteries, she lifts her arms and asks, “Where did you go?” and “Peek-a-boo, I found you!” She has 10 different phrases, but an internal timer limits her from talking too long — nice for Mom and Dad.

I-Feel Rocker

Chicco; chiccousa.com Ages 0 and older up to 20 pounds $149.99 (online at usababy.com for $119.99) Hook your MP3 player to this modernized rocking seat for Baby to enjoy music and relaxation. The wood bottom creates a sleek design, and it features a detachable rattle, lights, sounds and built-in rocking motion stoppers. Baby can sit comfortably in the padded seat while you gently rock him.

Turtle Tunes

Lamaze; tomy.com Ages 0 - 24 months; $29.99 With the gentlest press of the turtle’s shell, babies can create music of their own. There are eight ultra-sensitive touch spots with each making a different musical sound.

Lolly Giraffe

babyGUND; gund.com Ages 0 and older; $30 This eight-inch Waggie Musical Keywind plush toy plays the gentle music “Hush Little Baby” for your little one to enjoy. It’s soft and cuddly, too.

Pistachio Dog Rattle

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Master Moves Mickey

Fisher-Price; fisher-price.com Ages 2 and older; $50 This cool mouse will have your little one dancing all over the living room. Master Moves Mickey performs more than 15 incredible dance moves including a handstand! Fresh batteries keep him fast. He talks and plays funky music, too!

TotSports Easy Score Basketball Set

MGA Entertainment/Little Tikes; littletikes.com Ages 1-and-a-half - 5; $31.99 Set up’s a breeze and your toddler can hop right to basketball with this adjustable set that’ll grow with him.

Perfect for little dribblers.

Talking Mechanic

Chicco; chiccousa.com Ages 2 and older; $29.99 at Toys “R” Us Your child will feel like he’s actually working on a car when life-like engine sounds go off with this talking car. Your little guy will enjoy pretending to be Dad fixing his own car to the sound of songs, phrases, questions and more.

It Makes a Village Block Set

Land of Nod; landofnod.com Ages 1 and older; $199 It’s not your standard building block set. This set is full of fun colors and unique shapes to keep little minds engaged in stacking and more. The blocks are durable and come on a wooden tray.

Pop & Swap Gym

Infantino; infantino.com Ages 0 and older; $49.99 This baby gym has a removable activity center so it can be an infant gym or used for sit and play, crib activity and tummy time.

Double-sided, it features lights and music, three pop and play activity pods and three plush toys for Baby to play with and grab.

As Baby grows, he’ll find new ways to enjoy this center.

Rock & Stack PUll toy

Skip Hop; skiphop.com Ages 18 months and older; $20 Durable, chunky wooden pieces allow your little one to stack them on top of the main block.

Featuring re-positioning wheels, the toy can either rock or roll.

Toss ‘n Dunk Elephant Hoop

Blue-Box/BKids; bkidsfun.com Ages 1 and older; $24.99 This cute, colorful toy is sure to delight your tot. Pop the ball in the elephant’s hoop and see where it lands after moving through the monkey and lion.

Tots Art Start

ALEX Toys; alextoys.com Ages 18 months and older; $16.99 An art set for toddlers? You bet. Easy grip triangle crayons and a colorful array of activities with stickers and papers will get your little one on the road to self expression.

Squeeze & Teethe Forest Friends

Infantino; infantino.com Ages 3 months and older; $12.99 at toysrus.com Babies love to chew and gnaw on things and these squeezable, teethable forest friends are just the thing! The treehouse is the perfect little place for storing them so you can take them with you wherever you go.

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Because creating together is fun!

RUFFLE UP A CHRISTMAS TREE WHAT YOU’LL NEED Ribbon (one with wire works best) Cone (made from a piece of cardstock or paper plate) Tape Hot glue

WHAT YOU’LL DO 1. Take a piece of cardstock and a plate and trace a circle onto it.

2. Cut that circle out and cut it in half. If you want to use a paper plate, just cut that plate in half.

3. Fold the half circle until the flat edges meet and then tape those sides together.

4. Take a really long piece of pretty ribbon (one with wire in it or a wide ribbon) and tape one end of the ribbon to the bottom of your cone with the ribbon going slightly over the edge of the cone.

5. Continue taping the ribbon around the cone and pleating it every so often. Be sure to put a new piece of tape right where you pleat the ribbon to hold it in place.

6. As you go around the cone, be sure to work your way upward so that the ribbon just slightly overlaps the layer below.

7. Once you reach the top, cut the ribbon.

8. Fold the end and then use hot glue to glue it in place.

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Spider-Man Stunt City Playset

Playskool; hasbrotoyshop.com Ages 3 - 6; $54.99 Spider-Man actually climbs the wall and more in this playset including a mini Spider-Man figure, motorbike and storybook.

When he reaches the top of the wall, Spider-Man flips right up to the rooftop — amazing! Sure to bring squeals of delight from your little one, this playset also folds up for easy storage.

Baby Alive Baby Wanna Walk Doll

Hasbro; hasbrotoyshop.com Ages 3 and older; $56.99 She speaks more than 40 interactive sounds and walks all by herself (on a smooth, flat surface). Little mommies will love teaching her how to walk and hearing all that she has to say.

iTikes Canvas

MGA Entertainment; itikes.com Ages 3 and older; $39.99 This classic magnetic canvas allows children to draw their own designs on the pad. Slide your iPad (and install the free app) into place and it becomes a canvas to paint with colors. Add a multitude of clip art or color on coloring pages. It even has sound effects and music that’s generated with the use of the stylus.

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Symphony in B.

B. Toys; justb-byou.com Ages 3 - 13; $49.99 Encourage classical music in your home with this interactive toy where your child is the conductor.

Choose from 13 instruments and 15 songs and symphonies to create your own musical composition with lights, too. The music plays nice and clear.

Walk & Stomp Arnie Argentinosaurus InterAction Figure TOMY; tomy.com Ages 3 and older; $49.88 at walmart.com He roars, he moves and he rears up! This dino is more than 12 inches tall and is full of fun phrases for little dino lovers to hear. With its remote control wristband, your little guy controls what Arnie does.

La•Dee•Da

SpinMaster; spinmaster.com; ladeeda.com Ages 5 and older; $19.99 Fashionable and trendy, the La•Dee•Da dolls are perfect for little fashionistas. Their funky colors and styles are fun and allow little girls to be adventurous with their creativity.

Battat, Inc.; ogdolls.com Ages 3 and older; $29.99 Little hair stylists can shorten and lengthen this 18-inch doll’s hair with the twist of a dial creating hours of fun. This doll has a full head of thick hair, too. It also comes with a style guide and lots of accessories.

InnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet

Vtech; vtechkids.com Ages 3 - 9; $79.99 It’s a tablet for kids! Featuring a rotating camera for taking pictures or recording videos, this tablet lets you save them to the 2GB onboard memory (or expandable SD memory card for additional purchase) and play back on the five-inch color touch screen. Kids can enjoy interactive e-books, activities, tilt sensor learning games and more.

ShellRaiser Street to Sewer Assault Vehicle

Playmates Toys; playmatestoys.com Ages 4 and older; $34.99 The heroes in a half shell — aka, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — are making a comeback, and this vehicle will equip Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo to defeat the evil Shredder and Kraang. A new line of action figures are sold separately. Turtle Power! (please turn the page)

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Loving Family Dream Dollhouse

year!

Fisher-Price; fisher-price. com Ages 3 and older; $89.99 The latest in the Loving Family dollhouses, this one comes with Mom, Dad, toddler and Baby plus accessories. The house boasts several working sounds thanks to three AA batteries, such as a toilet flushing, a doorbell and more. It’s pretty, sturdy and makes for hours of play.

Fantastic Gymnastics Dora

Mattel; shop.mattel.com Ages 3 and older; $50 Watch amazing gymnastics from Dora as she performs four complete routines including handstands, backbends, splits and more. She may not be as fast as the real thing, but your child will be amazed to see Dora doing these routines all on her own.

K’Nex Angry Birds Black Bird Vs. Small Minion Pig K’Nex; knex.com Ages 5 and older; $10.99 Angry Birds are taking over! This introductory set in the new K’Nex franchise will help get your child started. A buildable launcher helps you fire Black Bird just like the game. Works with all the other Angry Birds sets.

TinkerToy Transit Building Set K’Nex/Playskool; knex.com Ages 3 and older; $44.99 This terrific set introduces little ones to building with 150 durable, lightweight pieces. Everything’s here to create a train, garage, bridge and anything else you can dream up. The classic Tinkertoy branches out with 15 easy-toassemble ideas.

Winx Club Believix Collection

WinxClub; nick.com Ages 4 and older; $21.99 These pretty 11-and-a-half inch dolls accompany the TV show by the same name, but the bendable dolls themselves are lithe and lovely — especially with the wings. Collect all six magical dolls: Bloom, Stella, Flora, Tecna, Musa and Aisha.

PinyPon Caravan

Famosa Toys; famosatoys.com Ages 4 and older; $26.99 The newest mini-doll comes with more than 30 accessories and a minivan than unfolds into a playset — cute!

Flying Super Grover 2.0

Playskool/Hasbro; hasbro.com/playschool Ages 2 - 5; $32.99 Every tot’s favorite pal is back better than ever in his super hero alter ego. Press the button on his belt and Super Grover comes to life. Fly him around the air and watch his arms and head move about while he delivers several giggle-inducing quips.

Talking Tom

Talking Friends/Dragon-I; dragon-itoys.com Ages 3 and older; $13.99 The popular Talking Tom smartphone app is now in plush form, and little ones will love this chatty catty. Press his left paw, say something and Tom will repeat it back in his funny, high-pitched voice. A push on his head, tummy and foot yields a variety of hysterical reactions.

Koosh Galaxy Solar Recon

Hasbro; koosh.com Ages 4 and older; $26.99 Little guys will have a blast firing away with this blaster gun that shoots glow-in-the-dark foam balls. Lights and sounds add to the fun.

MobiGo2 Gift Set with AC Adaptor

Vtech; vtechkids.com Ages 3 - 8; $69.98 ($49.99 online) The MobiGo’s back and sure to be a hit for little gamers. This handheld, touch screen learning system also features a keyboard, directional pads and AC adaptor (which is great for those who like to run out the batteries). Kids will enjoy playing while learning math, vocabulary, spelling, drawing and more.

My First Nenuco with Sleep with Me Cradle

Nenuco; nenucofamosa.com Ages 3 and older; $29.99 Little girls love baby dolls, and this adorable one comes with its own “crib” that attaches to your child’s bed. In addition, there’s a glowing nightlight that plays lullabies.

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Barbie Photo Fashion Doll

TOP TOYS

Mattel; shop.mattel.com Ages 6 and older; $49.99 Customize her graphic T-shirt by taking pictures with the built-in digital camera (lens is on her back). You can take more than 200 photos and spruce them up with even more graphics, colors and more and see them appear on her torso as part of her shirt. Includes USB cord to connect to your computer so you can download all the photos you take.

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Micro Chargers Jump Track

Moose Enterprise; microchargers.com Ages 6 and older; $29.99 Who would have thought that so much power and speed could come from something so small? These tiny racers charged in handheld chargers release onto the track with the push of a button with incredible speed — they even jump gaps.

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Novi Stars

MGA Entertainment; novistars.com Ages 6 and older; $19.99 Truly unique, the Novi Stars dolls are alien-like figures with funky, cool styles and colors. Una Verse (pictured) has a see-through body with water and glitter inside and she comes with a pet and glow-in-the-dark stand.

Each in the Novie collection are different in their own special way.

Illumivor Mecha-Shark

Skyrocket Toys; illumivor.com Ages 6 and older; $89.99 This radical radio-controlled shark lights up the night with ultra-cool lights all over its body. Control its moves over a smooth, flat surface while his bright, white teeth chomp away and he shows off his side-to-side fin action. Turn off the lights and have some fun!

Mix & Makeup Lip Shimmer

ALEX Toys; alextoys.com Ages 6 and older; $21.95 Create your own flavor and colors of glittery lip balm with professional ingredients. This set includes five ice-pop shaped containers with key chains, three bottles of color/flavor drops, lip shimmer base, glitter, 28 stickers, mixing cup, stir stick and instructions. If your little girl’s into makeup, this will be a blast!

ERTL/TOMY; tomy.com Ages 6 and older; $99.99 If your child loves tractors, then this is the ultimate gift. Compared to other radio-controlled cars, this one’s giant and its big wheels allow it to cover a lot of terrain. With a size of 24x15x14 inches, you’ll be thinking big!

Cool Baker Cake Pop Maker

Spin Master/Umagine; umagineactivities.com Ages 6 and older; $24.99 Cake pops are all the rage and kids will love making their own with this kit. No-bake, the pops come with icing, sprinkles, sticks and all that you need to make them. Mix it up and put them in the fridge for 15 minutes and then you’re ready to decorate. That’s a lot easier than making them the standard way.

Air Hogs RC Battle Tracker

SpinMaster; airhogs.com Ages 8 and older; $99 A battle between the missile-firing automated robot (he speaks!) and the disc-shooting helicopter includes signal tracking technology, multiple ways to play and remote control capabilities. Defeat the robot before he shoots you down! Safe for indoor play, expect plenty of fierce action.

Orbeez RC Ladybug Scooper

Maya Group; orbeezone.com Ages 6 and older; $34.99 These tiny colorful balls grow in water and become unbelievably squishy and fun. The ladybug utilizes sounds and lights as it picks up all the Orbeez. Includes 2,000 Orbeez in 10 colors. (please turn the page)

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The Battle of Helms Deep The Mines of Moria

Shelob Attacks

Lord of the Rings Lego

LEGO; thelordoftherings.lego.com Ages 8 - 14; $19.99 Shelob Attacks $159.98 The Battle of Helm’s Deep Collection $79.99 The Mines of Moria and $39.99 The Orc Forge Everybody loves Lego, but The Lord of the Rings sets are more intricate than ever before. Just as The Hobbit lands in theaters (and a Hobbit Lego set is on the way), boys and girls can delve deeply in building these outstanding sets.

MONSTER HIGH ROBECCA STEAM, ROCHELLE GOYLE and VENUS MCFLYTRAP Doll Bundle Mattel; shop.mattel.com Ages 6 and older; $59.97 Monster High dolls are still all the rage with girls everywhere. Here’s a new set of the trendy dolls uniquely designed with intricate details in their skin and clothing. Each doll comes with a spooky pet, too. Hurry — these dolls fly off the shelves!

Marker Airbrush

Crayola; crayola.com Ages 6 and older; $29.99 Fun, fun, fun for all kinds of airbrushing on T-shirts, sneakers, paper and windows.

This set includes everything you need from stencils to markers.

4D History Over Time Puzzle - USA

4D Cityscape; 4dcityscape.com Ages 8 and older; $39.99 The Cityscape 4D puzzles are a hit and now you can use it to explore American history with your kids as you build the U.S. from the bottom up. The award-winning line helps you study as you build with sturdy pieces.

JUMBO ZIP-IT

Bananagrams; bananagrams.com Ages 7 and older; $44.95 This two-player game has 24 two-inch letter cubes so each player gets 12 cubes to build a word grid. Play is in rounds; winner of each round moves his zipper on the pouch — first to 10 zips wins.

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Barbie Collector The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Edward and Bella Dolls

Mattel; barbiecollector.com Ages 6 and older; $29.95 each With the release of the final movie, Breaking Dawn Part 2, fans can commemorate the final chapter with these Barbie Collector dolls (each sold separately).

Be on the lookout for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Bella & Edward gift set (to be released Dec. 1) which includes Bella as a vampire.

Atomic Coaster

K’nex; knex.com Ages 9 and older; $69.99 More than 37 feet of track lets your child build a coaster higher than four feet tall. K’nex stands alone with its coaster lines — this one includes two coaster cars and a motorized lift. Color coded instructions help make it easy.

Digital Light Designer

Crayola; crayola.com Ages 6 and older; $49.99 Creativity has never been more fun than with this light canvas that allows kids to draw with spinning, colored lights. A variety of animation modes and effects add to the cool factor, and kids can save up to 50 images in the gallery.

SHIMMER GLITTER TATTOOS

Idea Village; shimmerbodyart.com Ages 8 and older; $14.99 Girls can shimmer and shine with these unique body tattoos that are literally glued to the skin. Don’t worry, it will wash off, just not as fast as the rub-on temporary tattoos.

The standard kit includes 12 stencils of varying designs, four glitters, one glue and two brushes. They are easy to apply and great for sleep-over parties.

Nashville Ballet

3630 Redmon St., Nashville 297-2966 nashvilleballet.com Presenting Nashville’s Nutcracker with the Nashville Symphony, Dec. 9 - 23 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall.

Receive $5 off through November when you use promo code: RUSSIAN. Order tickets at nashvilleballet. com or call (615) 782-4040.

Happy Holidays from...

Fannie Battle Day Home for Children The oldest child care center in Middle Tennessee

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For this year’s holiday season, load up your family, friends, and every ounce of glee you can muster and go Caroling for Kids! Contact us at 615.228.6745 or info@fanniebattle.org. Say you want to organize a CAROLING GROUP.  We’ll help you get started and deliver your caroling kit! Start a tradition this holiday season & CAROL FOR KIDS!

Fannie Battle Caroling...A Nashville Tradition Since 1916!

Fannie Battle Day Home for Children 108 Chapel Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206 615.228.6745 | www.fanniebattle.org info@fanniebattle.org| www.facebook.com/fanniebattle

1734 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro 907-0500 onceuponachildmurfreesboro.com We buy and sell new and gently used kid’s stuff. Clothing in sizes preemie to girls 16 and boys 18/20.

Great selection of shoes, toys, equipment, hair bows and more!

Phillips Toy Mart

SEASON SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT

Sponsored by:

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RIDING LESSONS! • Beginner through Advanced for tiny tots, children and adults • Birthday Party dates available HOLIDAY RIDING CAMP! Dec. 20-22 & Dec. 27-29 Morning, Afternoon & Full Day Camp available.

6073 MADDOX RD., MOUNT JULIET (615) 866-7362 daybreakfarmsaddlebreds.com (615) 979-2199

Celebrating 66 Years of bringing the magic of Christmas to Nashville Families!

Layaway NOW till Christmas Eve!

ARTS & CRAFTS, DRESS-UP, HOBBIES, SCIENCE TOYS by Playmobil, Calico Critters, Thomas & Chuggington Trains & Tables, Kettler Ride-Ons, Lincoln Logs, Building Bricks INFANT TOYS by Lamaze, Sassy, Tiny Love, Haba, Infantino FIGURINES by Papo, Schleich, Safari, Nesting Dolls DOLLS by Alexander, Adora, Middleton, Corolle, Ty LIONEL TRAINS, starter sets, tracks, building accessories TOY TRUCKS by WOW, Bruder, Viking GAMES & PUZZLES by Ravensburger, Milton Bradley, Melissa & Doug GREAT SELECTION OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS!

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Avoid the mall crowds!

We make Christmas easy.

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teens

Because not EVERYTHING in the world is about technology ... is it?!

MOVIE GIFT CARD

CasH/OTHER GIFT CARDS

It is not a surprise that tweens and teens like to do things with their friends. Encourage interaction with friends beyond social networking and video games and buy them a gift of entertainment. Teens love going to the movies, bowling or to a local pizza joint. More active teens may enjoy gifts to go rock climbing or play laser tag.

You will always get a positive response when you give the gift of cash. Many teens want to save for a big purchase and money is at the top of their lists. Another fun item to give is a gift card. All teens love their music, so you can never go wrong with an iTunes gift card for their downloading pleasure. Teens love having cards in their wallet. Think Starbucks, Abercrombie, Forever Love 21, Bass Pro Shops ... you get the idea!

Hi-Def Memories A digital frame allows your teen to run a slideshow of their photos or videos and relive there fun times with family and friends.

CONCERT/SPORTS TICKETS Taylor Swift brings her “Red” tour to Nashville, September 19 - 21, 2013 and while tickets for aren’t on sale for Music City just yet, you can sign up for Red Tour pre-sale concert tickets access and automatically be entered to win special merchandise.

Make it happen for your Taylor-loving teen.

Follow the sales of the tickets at taylorswift. com. Teens also LOVE going to sports events.

Think Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Predators, etc.

Magazines There are magazines for every interest, hobby and age group. Whether your teen is an avid reader or just appreciates the pull-out posters, magazines are the perfect gift. For the tech-savvy teen, consider giving him a digital

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subscription that he can view on an e-reader.

Wrap the current issue of the magazine as your gift and place a card inside letting him know about his subscription. Your gift will be enjoyed all year long.

sbyke Tweens and teens love bikes and scooters, and here’s the hottest hybrid this season — the Sbyke. This unique kick scooter features a front BMX wheel, a wide wooden deck for side by side foot placement, smooth rear-wheel steering and a hand brake.

The smooth glide and superior handling makes for great exercise, and the Sbyke will surely make your kid the talk of the block. Available for $249.99 at Amazon and Toys R Us.

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Massage

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Detox your body Change your life.

Healthy gift options for the Holidays with Special Saving on all our packages, Call for more info.

Nutritional Counseling

• Melt Stress For Mom • Colon-Immune Health • Winning Weight Coaching • Kids Nutritional Coaching

2164 Brandywood Drive, Nashville 298-2323 • plaidrabbitgifts.com Wide selection of baby and kid’s clothing, bedding and furniture. Personalized baby outfits, receiving blankets, diaper bags and more!

Siragusa Vein and Vascular Center

Green Hills and Hermitage locations 884-7600 • nashvilleveincenter.com We offer several products for mom. Get her the Beautiful Leg Treatment and save $100 off our regular priced one time spider vein treatment. Call today to find out how you can receive a simple, low cost and painless procedure that can cure spider veins and give you the beautiful legs you deserve.

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Colon Hydrotherapy

Alkaline Water

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Gapkids and babyGap Green Hills Mall

Enjoy 25% off

Regular Priced Items in December.

See sales associate for details.

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20% OFF Museum Store Merchandise during Museum Store Open House only during Open House on December 8th from 10am-2pm

Museum Store Open House • Saturday, December 8th * 10am-2pm • Drawing For Prizes Every Half Hour!

Join us for apple cider, hot chocolate and a sampling of Tennessee sweet & savory offerings!

Holiday Evening Tours at The Hermitage • Tours throughout December • Tours Start at 6:30pm • $30 for adults, $20 for children 6-18 & $20 for Hermitage members, 5 & under free • Purchase tickets online at thehermitage.com Join us on this intimate after hours tour and take a more personal look at The Hermitage & The Jackson family.

4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage TN 37076 (615) 889-2941 • thehermitage.com

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GIVE THE GIFT OF GOOD HEALTH AND GREAT TIMES Give the gift of a summer to remember this holiday season.

Register now for summer 2013.

Gift certificates also available.

To learn more contact 615-360-2267 or visit campwidji.org

Our Mission: A worldwide charitable fellowship united by a common loyalty to Jesus Christ for the purpose of helping people grow in spirit, mind and body.

Abacus Math Club Camps

at Inside Out Playpark, Cool Springs 656-3532 abacusmathclub.com • inga@taskwhiz.com Learn math and enjoy other great summer fun at our new summer camp program. We offer hands-on math, abacus math, mental math plus games, crafts reading and play time. Designed for children from 5 - 12, your child can learn and have fun this summer. Camps are offered from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Inside Out Play Park. Before- and after-care available. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

Dance in Bloom

7982 A Coley Davis Road, Bellevue 662-4819 danceinbloom.com From the little girl who twirls in front of her mirror, to the teen who aspires to dance on Broadway, we offer a class for everyone! Ages 2 and up, all skill levels and dance backgrounds. First-time students can try a free class. Preschool morning classes, weekday afternoon, evening, and Saturday classes. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, lyrical, pom (cheer) and tumbling. Wee Dance (caregiver and child) creative movement and tumbling class.

Daybreak Farm and Riding Academy

Deer Run Camps and Retreats

RESIDENTIAL/AWAY CAMPS Deer Run Camps and Retreats

3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 794-2918 camps.reerrunretreat.org • registration@deerrunretreat.org Preteen to high school (grades 3 - 12). Campers grow in character, respect, leadership, and build life-long friendships. Sun. p.m. - Sat. a.m. (six nights) and two-week middle school camp in June. Horseback riding, climbing tower, paintball, crazy games, lake (water slide, aqua park, swimming, kayaks, zip line), low or high ropes, night hiking, wiffle ball, wild water games, skits, nightly speaker and worship, and age-graded small group Bible study. Campers receive a t-shirt and DVD of their camp week. 10 miles south of Franklin, 100 wooded acres. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

Riverview Camp for Girls

757 CR 614, Mentone, AL 800-882-0722 riverviewcamp.com • info@riverviewcamp.com Voted #1 sleep-away cam seven years in a row in the Best of Parenting reader’s poll. Only two hours away from Nashville. One- and two-week sessions available for girls 6 - 16. Members of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Traditional camp activities offered and facilities include a heated pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, horseback riding, bathrooms and showers in all cabins and more. Campers select six activities to take daily. 5:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

YMCA Camp Widjiwagan

3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch 360-2267 campwidji.org • dlogsdon@ymcamidtn.org Voted #1 overnight camp by Nashville Parent magazine readers. Offering one- and two-week sessions for campers rising grade 3 - grade 9. Serving young men and young women. At Widjiwagan, campers will strengthen confidence, forge friendships and sharpen character through programs and activities that build independence and social skills. Activities include: water skiing, Wet Willy water slide, The Blob, sailing, soccer, basketball, alpine tower, zip line, archery, horseback riding and much more. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 794-2918 camps.deerrunretreat.org • registration@deerrunretreat.org Voted best day camp in Williamson County. Day Camps (grades K - 5) and Adventure Day Camps (grades 6 - 8). Extended care and bus transportation available. Lake activities, skits, crazy games, wiffle ball, BB guns, archery, crafts, climbing tower, wild water games, creek wading, worship, fun songs, interactive age-graded small group Bible study. Adventure camps also include 3-D archery, outdoor education and survival skills, Leap of Faith, paintball, and tree climbing with ropes and harnesses. Campers receive a t-shirt and DVD of their camp week. 10 miles south of Franklin, 100 wooded acres. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

Whippoorwill Farm Day Camp

7840 Whippoorwill lane, Fairview 799-9925 whippoorwill.com • whippoorwill@starband.net Traditional day camp located in beautiful Williamson County. Campers choose their own activities. Daily activities include horseback riding, arts and crafts, zip line, rappelling and climbing, archery and more. We provide a safe and fun environment where campers enjoy the wonder of the outdoors and make lifelong friendships. Bus transportation provided from various locations. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

YMCA Camp Widjiwagan

3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch 360-2267 campwidji.org • dlogsdon@ymcamidtn.org Voted #1 day camp by Nashville Parent magazine readers 15 years in a row! Serving boys and girls rising grade 1 - grade 8. Camp Widjiwagan is just minutes from downtown Nashville. Bus transportation is available. Activities include: water skiing, banana boating, swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, To Sawyer swing, The Blob, Wet Willy water slides, equestrian school, street hockey, alpine tower, zip line, fishing, tennis, basketball, soccer, crafts, lacrosse, archery and much more. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

SUMMER ACTIVITIES & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Barfield School of Dance

2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro 896-3118 barfieldschoolofdance.com • mail@barfieldschoolofdance.com We offer dance instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip-hop, Irish, creative dance and Kindermusik, ages newborn - adult. All programs are developmentally appropriate and designed to meet the needs of each dancer. Our goal is to develop within each dancer a love for and a skill in the art of dance providing a sound dance education. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

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6073 Maddox Road, Mt. Juliet 979-2199 daybreakfarmsaddlebreds.com We offer riding lessons for all ages and levels. From pleasure to performance, we work with all level of riders to achieve their dreams. We offer private, small group, tiny tot and driving lessons. During school breaks, we offer day camps that are filled with fun and horses. If you are looking for something fun to do for your next birthday party, contact us and we will help you plan a wonderful party.

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Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate Celebrating 10 years of excellent training in: Tap · Jazz · Ballet · Hip-Hop Tumbling · Mommy & Me

Voted one of

Nashville’s Best!

Open House Dec 8th 9:30-12:30

Bolton Music Therapy

Serving All of Middle Tennessee 715-1232 boltonmusictherapy@gmail.com Offering individual and group music therapy services, regular and adaptive guitar and piano lessons, parent-child music classes and musical birthday parties. Drumming classes designed to improve communication and leisure skills for children with developmental disabilities starting soon in Murfreesboro and Franklin. Our mission is to use music to look beyond limitations and discover the ability of each child. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

Bounce U of Nashville Picture your child...

dancing HERE.

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1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 890-6755 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro 893-6003 bskonline.com • bushido96@aol.com Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 - adult. Call now to find out how to get one month free with uniform. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

(Bellevue Area)

662-4819

DanceinBloom.com Facebook.com/danceinbloom

2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville 255-1422 bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn • nashville.tn@bounceu.com BounceU is the ultimate party and play experience. Now featuring Cosmic Glow parties and open bounces, Parents Night Out, and Mom’s Day Out options. Fun, private and always clean. A spectac-U-lar indoor play arena featuring warehouse-sized giant inflatable including our exclusive 18 ft. Spider Climb with an 18 ft. Mountain Slide, Dodge Ball City and 38 ft. obstacle course.

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 353-9827 cheekwood.org Make learning fun at Cheekwood! Cheekwood offers a variety of classes in art, horticulture, pottery and more. Classes offered year-round for all ages. If you would like a complete listing of youth and adult classes, call 353-9827. Only at Cheekwood.

Creative Me Gymnastics

Register NOW for our Spring Semester!

871 Seven Oaks Blvd., Smyrna 459-5512 cmegym.com • cmegym@aol.com Creative Me offers a variety of programs in gymnastics, fitness and cheerleading for ages 18 mos. - 18 yrs. Our goal is to bring out the champion in every child in a fun environment that builds self-esteem and character. We encourage and reward trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Now enrolling for fall classes. Also offering birthday parties and kids’ night out. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

Dance Theatre of Tennessee

2710 Old Lebanon Road, Ste. 15, Nashville 391-5500 dancetheatretn.org • dance@dancetheatretn.org The Academy at Dance Theatre of Tennessee offers an exceptional, caring approach to training that seeks to enrich its students with the joy of dance while allowing them optimal performance opportunities.

Students are offered the very best instruction by world class professionals. Programs are provided in both recreational and pre-professional dance and offer a wide variety of choices ranging from classical ballet to hip-hop to adult classes.

E.T.C. Gymnastics

1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 867-6900 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna 617-7644 etcgymnastics.com • coachken@etcgymnastics.com E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 years and older. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

www.bellevuedancecenter.com

662.8553

tap • jazz • ballet • modern hip-hop • ages 3 - adult • birthday parties

Lauri Gregoire, Director, BPA in Dance from Oklahoma City University

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CAMPS & RETREATS PSALM 42:1

Day, Adventure, and

Overnight

CAMPS OVER 100 WOODED ACRES

615.794.2918

REGISTER

Camps.DeerRunRetreat.org 35 miles south of Nashville • 10 miles from downtown Franklin

DAY CAMPS GRADES K–5 ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS GRADES 6–8

Lake Activities • Crazy Games • BB Guns • Archery • Slingshots Crafts • Climbing Tower • Wild Water Games • Creek Wading Interactive Bible Study & More! Adventure Camps also include…

3-D Archery • Leap of Faith • Paintball • Tree Climbing with ropes & harnesses • Outdoor Education & Survival Skills

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Whippoorwill

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PROGRAMS OFFERED: • Adult Dance & Fitness • Creative Movement (ages 3 - 5) • Pre-Dance (ages 5 - 7) • Basic Dance Classes (new-beginner ages 8 and up) • EBDT Dance Academy for the serious technical dancer (a Pre-Professional dance program for 8 on up) EBDT Dance Academy (Winter Auditions) Sat. January 5th 2013.

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Discover Your Child’s Math Potential Play Indoors in the Coolest Indoor Play Park Games, Crafts and Hands-on Fun!

9am-3pm, Monday-Friday Before and After Care Available

Ages 5-12

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Summer and Saturday academic programs for students in grades K– 6

A two-day residential program for students in grades 7–10

FOR EDUcATORS Professional development workshops in curriculum,

SUMMER 2013 Session I: June 9– 14 Session II: June 16– 28 Session III: July 8– 27 A residential summer program on Vanderbilt’s campus for rising 8th–12th graders

instruction and differentiation

• Small classes • Economical fees • Workshops EBDT Dance is a faith based, non-recital dance school.

We offer in-school session concerts to teach performance skills.

• Reading Is Thinking, Dec. 3– 4, 2012 • The Common Thread, Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2013 • 2-week employment standard classes, June 17– 28, 2013

FOR PARENTS • Support Groups • Parent Lectures • Student Assessment and Planning

• Leadership in Gifted Education, July 22, 2013

pty.vanderbilt.edu (615) 322-8261

7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B-1, Nolensville 776 - 4202 elitedanceandfitness.com Voted one of the top three studio’s in Nashville! Classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics and musical theater for ages 2 - 18. Adult fitness program: Zumba, piloxing and bootcamp six days a week, morning and evening classes. Summer camps, competitive dance team, performance troupe, birthday parties. First class free! see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

gymnastics • cheerleading tumbling • martial arts extreme tumbling fight club • aerial fabrics competitive teams - nerf wars birthday parties - open gym parents night out

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103 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1, Franklin 599-7003 ebdtarts.com • ebdtdance@ureach.com Promoting adult dance, fitness and the performing arts for ages 2 - 70+. Small classes, economical fee, workshops and loft-style classrooms with sprung floors. Faith-based, non-recital school. Winter auditions Sat., Jan. 5. See website for more information. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

1647 Mallory Lane, Ste. 102 Brentwood, TN 615-377-3444 www.mpactsports.com

Franklin School of Performing Arts (FSPA)

1885 Gen. George Patton Drive, Brentwood 377-9606 franklinschoolofperformingarts.com FSPA offers dance, drama and movement education for ages 3 and older. Featuring the highest caliber faculty for acting, classical ballet, creative movement, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop and break dancing for boys, girls and teens. Classes designed and scheduled to support all levels of interest. See our class schedule and registration information on our website.

Huntington Learning Center

Mobile Music Academy

mobilemusicacademy.com • info@mobilemusicacademy.com 301-8589 We bring high-quality music instruction from fun, energetic, qualified teachers directly to you. We provide lessons throughout the day and evening for piano, guitar, bass, drums, voice, band and orchestral.

Special rates available for lessons before 3 p.m. We teach all ages.

Mpact Sports

1647 Mallory Lane, Ste. 102, Brentwood 377-3444 mpactgymnastics.com MPACT your child’s school year with the right balance of athletic training, character building and social/ team outlets. Gymnastics for 10 mos. - adult, cheer for 5 - 18 yrs. and martial arts for ages 4 - 104.

Competitive teams and proper training. Low teacher/student ratios. Our goal is to help your child develop to their fullest within their sport of choice and encourage learning. Come see why Mpact is the best kept secret in Cool Springs!

Music Together Now at Bolton Music Therapy

musictogether.com 796-6162 Bolton Music Therapy is now offering Music Together®, an early childhood music program for children ages birth to five years. Our mixed-age, inclusive classes provide a rich, active music making experience.

Each family receives a songbook and two recordings each semester. Contact us to attend a free demo class! Please call for locations or visit our website.

My Gym

330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 371-5437 204 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville 824-8002 my-gym.com/brentwood • my-gym.com/hendersonville We build strong, healthy bodies through tumbling, relays, music and gymnastics. High-energy, structured classes improve balance, agility and build self-confidence. Our immaculate facilities and low studentteacher ratios help children 3 mos. - 13 yrs. develop excellent fitness habits in a non-competitive way.

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Nashville Children’s Theatre

25 Middleton St., Nashville 254-9103 nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Founded in 1931, NCT is the country’s oldest professional theater for youth and was ranked as one of the top five children’s theaters by Time magazine. NCT presents age-appropriate plays from the classics to contemporary. Saturday and Summer drama workshops are offered for children of various ages. For a complete listing of the 2012-2013 season or for more information about drama workshops, visit our website or call the theater. continued on page 60 ...

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95 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood 376-8000 brentwood.huntingtonhelps.com The #1 name in supplemental education since 1977. One-on-one tutoring helps younger struggling students succeed. Study skills programs help good students become elite achievers. Our 1-1 Subject Tutoring programs cover a wide variety of subjects, including AP calculus. ACT/SAT/ISEE exam prep programs – proven to be the area’s most successful and consistently achieve dramatic score increases.

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3630 Redmon St., Nashville 297-2966 ext. 33 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood 661-0460 nashvilleballet.com • school@nashvilleballet.com Children’s Program (ages 2 - 6): Dance, music, creativity, and fun. Children explore their creativity, meet new friends, and explore dance, with classes on weekdays and weekends, in Nashville and Brentwood.

Academy Division (ages 6 and up): Children develop a life-long love of dance while having fun and advancing their ballet skills in classes taught by trained professionals. Classes are available for those who want to have fun or want to pursue a career in dance.

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123 Stadium Drive, Hendersonville 824-7400 smarttstepsdance.com • alsmartt@gmail.com Smartt Steps – voted one of Sumner County’s best – offers day and evening classes in ballet, tap, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, modern, ballroom and all-boys hip-hop. For ages 2 - adult. Our emphasis is teaching the correct technique in a fun, nurturing environment. We also have award-winning competition teams. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

Stevens Family Taekwondo

440 Rice Street, Murfreesboro 893-5304 805 Commercial Court, Murfreesboro stevensfamilytkd.com • stevensfamilytkd@yahoo.com Offering day and evening classes for children and adults. Classes include traditional taekwondo, yoga, cardio kickboxing, Krav Maga and tumbling. Home of the area’s only structured Martial Arts After School Program. see our expanded listing online at nashvilleparent.com

Sylvan Learning Centers

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December 22 11 a.m. in English • 12:30 in Spanish Join the Nashville Symphony for a lively theatrical romp celebrating the holidays!

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Little ones joyfully meet Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots, Po (from Kung Fu Panda) and Alex the Lion (from Madagascar).

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sat 1 FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet a resident education animal that calls Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Bird Club All ages can search for Tennessee’s winter residents. Cason Trailhead, 1100 Cason Trail, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Carter House Candlelight Tour of Homes All ages can

discover the heritage and sense the feel of a Civil War era Christmas. The Carter House, 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin; 6 - 9:30 p.m.; $25 in advance, $30 at the door; 794-0903 or carnton.org.

Christmas Drop & Shop Tackle your Christmas shopping while your kids (ages 3 - 12) have fun bouncing on inflatables.

BounceU, 2990 Sidco Dr, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $20 ($18 siblings); 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn.

Family and Pet Photos with Santa Have a holiday photo

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FREE Fine Art in Brentwood Show and Sale More

than 60 local and regional artists show and sell their work, with proceeds benefiting Brentwood Academy. Brentwood Academy, 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 373-0611 or fineartinbrentwood.com.

FREE Holiday Concert The Blair School of Music Suzuki Strings, featuring young musicians ages 5 - 13, present traditional carols along with classical works by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 2 - 3 p.m.; 744-3253 or fristcenter.org.

FREE Holiday Cookie Decorating All ages can decorate

The Blair School of Music Suzuki Strings present a holiday concert at the Frist Center on Saturday, Dec. 1.

FREE Kid’s Garage Sale All ages can shop for used toys and clothing on sale from local kids. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd, Fairview; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 799-9331 or wcparksandrec.com.

FREE Nashville Chamber Singers Christmas Concert

Christmas cookies. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

Families can enjoy a holiday concert. First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville; 7 p.m.; 298-9517 or music. fpcnashville.org/nashville-chamber-singers/.

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FREE Nashville Flute Choir Enjoy an afternoon of holiday

Festival of Trees, hang out with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to holiday music and more. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Holidays at Spring Haven All ages can enjoy a holiday

home tour and festival of trees with proceeds benefiting the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Spring Haven Mansion, 545 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5; 826-9702 or holidaysatspringhaven.com.

FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Ages 5 - 12 can create a holiday picture frame. Find a location near you at homedepot. com. Home Depot, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; homedepot.com.

It Was a Civil War Christmas Families can step back in time to watch Davis family re-enactors prepare their home for Christmas in 1862. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Help raise money for

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music. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 3568000 or cheekwood.org.

Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes Tour private homes, Central Christian Church, Carriage Lane Inn and Oaklands Mansion decked out in holiday decor. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 4 - 8 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 students, $5 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandmuseum.org.

Santa Saturday Families can visit Santa, meet live reindeer, enjoy holiday storytelling, decorate cookies and participate in seasonal art projects. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Shakespeare Allowed All ages can participate in

(or just listen to) a reading of Romeo & Juliet. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 12 - 3 p.m.; nashvilleshakes. org.

FREE Snail Shell Cave and Book Signing All ages can join authors Bob Biddix and Larry Matthews to learn about the vast underground of Snail Shell Cave in Rutherford County. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. 1 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sunrise Saturday Bounce All ages can spend the morning

bouncing on inflatables. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville. tn.

SunTrust Classical Series: All That Classical Jazz

Guest conductor Bramwell Tovey and guest pianist Terrence Wilson join the Nashville Symphony for an evening of music by George Gershwin, Walton and Tovey. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39 - $109; 6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Super Saturday All ages can play on the kids’ activity

table and participate in craft activities. Parent-Teacher Stores: 2214 Bandywood Drive, Nashville (292-3533); 203 Williamson Square, Franklin (599-3477); 131 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro (895-6131); and 780 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville (859-3007); 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; or parent-teacherstoreusa.com.

FREE Yulefest Celebrate the season 1780s style with old-time festivities, refreshments and live music. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 6 - 9 p.m.; 851-2231 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

sun 2 FREE Fine Art in Brentwood Show and Sale More

than 60 local and regional artists show and sell their work, with proceeds benefiting Brentwood Academy. Brentwood Academy, 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood; 1 - 5 p.m.; 373-0611 or fineartinbrentwood.com.

parades a’plenty!

The city of Nashville’s Santa float.

Donelson/Hermitage Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

Hendersonville Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

Murfreesboro Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.

“Christmas of Many Colors” Parade goes down Donelson Pike 883-7896

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Starts at Drakes Creek Park and Cherokee Road, ends at the post office (prior to the parade, a party zone takes place in the park from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

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“Jingle Bell Christmas” Leaves from Bell Street Parking Lot and goes down East Main to MTSU; 893-5373

La Vergne Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.

“A Christmas Salute” Starts at Public Square Plaza on Second Avenue North and goes up Broadway nashvillechristmasparade.com

Fairview Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.

“Miracle Down the Boulevard” Starts at France Manufacturing on Highway 100 and ends at Fairview Ballpark 799-9290 or fairviewchamber.org

Franklin Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.

“Inside Santa’s Workshop” Starts at Jim Warren Park, traveling through downtown and back to the park kiwanisofcoolsprings.com

“Parade of Lights” Begins at Veterans Memorial Park and ends at City Hall; lavergne.org

Lebanon Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

“Pulling Together for the Holiday Season” Starts at Lebanon High School to Lebanon Square, ending at Big Lots; 444-5503

Gallatin Saturday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m.

Leiper’s Fork Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

“Christmas Around the World” Starts on Steamplant Road and ends at Gallatin High School; 452-4000

“Quirky Country” Southall Road to Joseph Road; 364-9152

Goodlettsville Saturday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m.

“Christmas on Main Street” Starts at First Baptist Church on Main Street and ends at City Hall; 859-7979; goodlettsvillechamber. com

Mt. Juliet Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.

“Starry Nights & Christmas Lights: Celebrating Mt. Juliet’s 40th Year” Stoner Creek Elementary School to Charlie Daniels Parkway; 758-6522 or cityofmtjuliet.org

Nashville Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

Smyrna Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.

“A Special Smyrna Christmas” Starts on Lowry Street and ends on Mayfield townofsmyrna.org

Spring Hill Saturday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.

“Merry Christmas from the City of Spring Hill” Starts at Home Depot traveling on Main Street to Beechcroft Road into Evans Park 931-487-0027 or springhilltn.org

White House Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m.

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Holiday Ice Show Figure skaters and young students in the

Learn-to-Skate program perform holiday-themed routines on ice.

Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; 2 p.m.; $10; 862-8480 or nashville.gov/sportsplex.

Holidays at Spring Haven All ages can

enjoy a holiday home tour and festival of trees with proceeds benefiting the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Spring Haven Mansion, 545 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 1 - 4 p.m.; $5; 826-9702 or holidaysatspringhaven.com.

Museum Concert Series Enjoy an afternoon of holiday music by the Brentwood Suzuki Strings. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Organ Recital Thomas

Murray performs pipe organ music. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 2 p.m.; $19 - $34; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

The Who Enjoy an evening of classic

rock music. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $37.50 - $127.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Titans Football All ages can

cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Houston Texans. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $35 - $287; 565-4200 or titansonline.com.

Families can enjoy the Holiday Ice Show at Centennial Sportsplex on Sunday, Dec. 2.

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FREE Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrate the

and parents can decorate their own gingerbread garland in the studio. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 children; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Knee High Naturalist: Who’s Been Here? Ages

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lighting of Brentwood’s Christmas tree. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 5:30 p.m.; 371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org.

3 - 5 with a parent can learn to identify tracks and signs of animals along the trail, then make an animal track mold to take home. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child couple in advance, $15 at the gate; 370-4672 or owlshill.org.

FREE Milk and Cookies with Santa

All ages can take pictures with Santa, hear holiday stories with Mrs. Claus, create crafts, enjoy refreshments and make a dent in their Christmas shopping at the Holiday Market Fest. Green Hills Family YMCA, 4041 Hillsboro Cir., Nashville; 9 - 11:30 a.m.; 297-6529.

Animal Antics All ages can meet the ball python. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE Jingle Bell Story Hour All ages can bring jingle bells to make shakers, then participate in a Christmas sing along with children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner. Cheatham County Library, Service Road, Ashland City; 10 a.m.; 792-4828 or rachelsumner. com.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and parents can participate in

an “armadilly chili” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and parents can participate in an “armadilly chili” program.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

The Grammy Nominations Concert Live Learn who is

Snack Attack All ages can make Dutch oliebollen.

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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

tue 4 FREE Knee High Naturalist: Who’s Been Here?

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent can learn to identify tracks and signs of animals along the trail, then make an animal track mold to take home. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per adult/child couple in advance, $15 at the gate; 370-4672 or owlshill.org.

FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expectant mothers can learn more

about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1153 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 10 a.m.; 834-3287.

FREE Madison Christmas Tree Lighting Bring the family out for the flip

of the switch on the Madison Christmas tree and meet Santa. Madison Branch Library, 610 Gallatin Pike N., Madison; 5:30 p.m.; 865-5400 or madisonrivergatechamber.com.

FREE Milk and Cookies with Santa All ages can

take pictures with Santa, hear holiday stories with Mrs. Claus, create crafts, enjoy refreshments and make a dent in their Christmas shopping at the Holiday Market Fest.

Green Hills Family YMCA, 4041 Hillsboro Cir, Nashville; 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 3 - 5:30 p.m.; 297-6529.

nominated for next year’s Grammy Awards during a concert.

Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39.15 $254.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

FREE Family Literacy Night All ages can enjoy storytelling, crafts, games and more. The Children’s Academy, 1106 Battlewood St., Franklin; 6 - 8 p.m.; 790-2273 or childrensacademytn. com.

Kenny G Saxophone star Kenny G performs holiday tunes.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $44 - $104; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Nature Nuts All ages can learn about “animal evidence.”

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Pioneer Kids Ages 9 - 15 can learn lessons in local history,

storytelling, old-time music, clogging, crafts, games and more.

Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 - 5 p.m.; $5 per week; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Polar Express Party All ages can hear a reading of

The Polar Express, then enjoy treats. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 5 p.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

Pre-K & Play Ages 3 - 6 can bounce on inflatables while you have time to run errands. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 9 - 11:30 a.m.; $16 ($10 siblings); bounceu.com/cities/nashville. tn.

Skaggs Family Christmas Families can enjoy holiday music with country flair. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $32.50 - $42.50; 889-3060 or ryman.com.

Thursday Crafternoon All ages can make a beaded Christmas tree. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and parents

can participate in an “armadilly chili” program.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300.

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light up your holidays!

Brentwood Luminaries Saturday, Dec. 8 Visit several neighborhoods to view twinkling lights and other delights.

Light tours begin at 6 p.m.; 371-0060 or brentwood-tn.org.

Chad’s Winter Wonderland Continues through Monday, Dec. 31 More than 1.2 million lights illuminate the drive-through trail plus more than 350 pieces of scenery including Frosty’s house. Roll down the windows when you get to Santa’s barn to give him and Mrs. Claus a shout out. The property is located at 791 Old Laguardo Road, Lebanon; Sun - Thu 5 - 10 p.m., Fri - Sat 5 - 11 p.m.; $10 per vehicle; 758-8300.

Festival of Lights Dec. 1 - 25 Millions of lights illuminate several acres of Fiddlers Grove, including nearly 50 village houses lit up in the spirit of Christmas. Wilson County Fairgrounds, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; Thu - Sun 5 - 9 p.m.; $5 per car; 444-5503 or visitwilsoncounty.com.

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Franklin’s Holly Trolley Dec. 9 - 30 Board the trolley for a ride to view light displays in Franklin and Brentwood. Franklin Transit Authority, 708 Columbia Ave., Franklin; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; $16 (prepayment is required for seat reservations); 7900604 or franklintransit.org.

Opryland’s Christmas Lights Continues through Tuesday, Jan. 1 Two million lights illuminate the grounds of the Opryland Hotel during its A Country Christmas celebration.

Located at 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville; Sun - Thu 4 - 11 p.m., Fri Sat 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; free; 458-1400 or christmasatgaylordopryland.com.

Trinity Christmas City USA Continues through Monday, Dec. 31 More than one million lights on 30 acres. Located at 1 Music Village Blvd., Hendersonville; daytime hours (Tue - Sat 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.) include tours of Conway Twitty’s former home and the TBN studios; property remains open until 10 p.m. each night for light tours and additional activities take place Fri Sat from 5 - 9 p.m. through Dec. 23; free admission; 826-9191 or trinitychristmascity.com.

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Winter Wonderland Crafts Ages 2 - 4 can create snowman ornaments, candy canes, snowflake gift bags, snow angles, reindeer and other winter craft projects. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

fri 7 FREE Christmas at Cannonsburgh All ages can have fun

celebrating an old-fashioned Christmas with Santa, music and refreshments. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Cosmic Bounce Night All ages can bounce on inflatables with cosmic glow-in-the-dark lighting. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu. com/cities/nashville.tn.

FREE Murfreesboro’s Tree Lighting Enjoy live music,

meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, sip hot cider or cocoa and see the city’s tree illuminate. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m.; 895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom with Peter Gros The long-time co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom presents a live multimedia animal show. TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7 p.m.; $15 - $40; 782-4040 or tpac.org.

FREE Nashville Children’s Choir Enjoy an evening of

holiday music performed by local children. Belmont University’s Massey Auditorium, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 7 p.m.; 4606408 or belmont.edu/music.

FREE Nashville’s Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrate the lighting of Music City’s Christmas tree prior to the parade. Public Square Plaza, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; nashvillechristmasparade. com.

sat 8 19th Annual Christmas Toy Train Show All ages can see several operating toy train layouts of all sizes and manufacturers available for sale, and children can register to win a free train set. Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Ave., Nashville; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $7 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 758-6003 or dixiedivisiontca.com.

FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet a resident education animal that calls Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Bethlehem Marketplace This walk-through experi-

ence features costumed re-enactors, live camels and other animals recreating the atmosphere at the time Jesus was born.

Southeast Baptist Church, 708 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro; 1 5 p.m.; 896-0940 or sebaptist.org.

FREE Christmas at Cannonsburgh All ages can have fun celebrating an old-fashioned Christmas with Santa, music and refreshments. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 6 - 9 p.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Christmas Drop & Shop Tackle your Christmas shopping while your kids (ages 3 - 12) have fun bouncing on inflatables.

BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $20 ($18 siblings); 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn.

FREE Christmas Sunburst Pageant Babies through adults can participate in this pageant where everyone one receives a Christmas tree tiara and trophy. RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 813-839-8054 or pageantinfo.com.

FREE Commando Christmas Fair Enjoy a variety of craft

and vendor booths, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Hawkins Middle School, 487 Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville; 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m.; 824-3456.

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December Crafternoon All ages can make a “Christmas in

France” project. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE Dickens of a Christmas Downtown Franklin is transformed into the time of Charles Dickens with characters telling his stories, dancers, street musicians, theatrical performers, a holiday bazaar and more. Downtown Franklin; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 591-8500 or historicfranklin.com.

Family and Pet Photos with Santa Have a holiday photo

snapped with your kids, your furry family member and Dusty, the miniature horse. Garr’s Rental & Feed, 11620 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $5 - $20, plus a $5 sitting fee; garrs.biz.

FREE Family Program: Embellished Instruments Ages

5 and older can create a miniature instrument inspired by the museum’s artifacts. Choose a wooden cutout then decorate with with a variety of items and turn it into a holiday ornament. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave S., Nashville; 12:30 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

High Chair to Higher Education This program for boys in grades 6 - 12 offers them support for becoming contributing members of the community. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 12 - 2 p.m.; $2; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Holly Jolly Christmas Event All ages can take pictures with Santa, hear stories from Mrs. Claus, embark on a carriage ride and more. Providence Marketplace, 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet; 1 - 5 p.m.; shopprovidencemarketplace.com.

FREE La Vergne Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrate the lighting of the city’s tree along with choirs from local schools, Santa and a fireworks show. City Hall, 5093 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne; 6 - 8 p.m.; 793-6295 or lavergne.org.

FREE Museum Concert Series Families can enjoy an eve-

ning of holiday music by the Blair Suzuki Players. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.

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FREE Music in the Wild All ages can enjoy live music by Carolina Story. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

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rails to Lebanon and back with Santa and his elves. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St, Nashville; 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $21 - $75; 244-9001 or tcry.org.

ass Pro Shop offers holiday fun this season in Santa’s Wonderland.

More than 3,500 square feet of space heralds child-like Christmas cheer with several free activities every day for all ages to enjoy.

Mingle with elves, write (and mail) letters to St. Nick, participate in holiday craft activities, take aim in the Red Ryder Laser Arcade and the soft gun range, drive slot cars, decorate cookies and have a complimentary photo snapped on Santa’s lap. Most activities occur during the store’s operating hours (Mon - Sat 9 a.m.

- 9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.), while others — like crafts — take place specific days of the week throughout the season. Free photos with Santa take place Mon - Fri 3 - 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. Bass Pro Shop is located at 323 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville. Call 514-5200 or visit basspro.com/ santa and click on the local store for a complete schedule of events.

North Pole Express Excursion Train All ages can ride the

Santa Saturday Families can visit Santa, meet live reindeer, enjoy holiday storytelling, decorate cookies and participate in seasonal art projects. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Science of Sound All ages can explore holiday music, make a sound wave, play with instruments and make an instrument to take home. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 children; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com.

Sunrise Saturday Bounce All ages can spend the morning

bouncing on inflatables. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Dr, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn.

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sun 9 FREE Bethlehem Marketplace This walk-through experi-

ence features costumed re-enactors, live camels and other animals recreating the atmosphere at the time of Jesus’ birth.

Southeast Baptist Church, 708 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro; 1 5 p.m.; 896-0940 or sebaptist.org.

Brian Setzer Orchestra Families can enjoy holiday music

with a rockabilly twist. Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave N, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $55; 889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Dickens of a Christmas Downtown Franklin is transformed into the time of Charles Dickens with characters telling his stories, dancers, street musicians, theatrical performers, a holiday bazaar and more. Downtown Franklin; 12 - 5 p.m.; 591-8500 or historicfranklin.com.

Mrs. Santa Tea Party All ages can enjoy a tea party with

Santa’s cookie-baking wife. Latham’s Lighthouse, 133 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville; 2 p.m.; $5 plus a toy donation; hendersonvilleholidayfest.org.

FREE Museum Concert Series Families can enjoy an afternoon of holiday music by the Nashville Philharmonic Flute Ensemble. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 3:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Ornaments of Grace: A Christmas Concert This holiday concert features works by Bach, Gounod and Mack Wilberg along with a Christmas carol sing-along. First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville; 4 p.m.; 298-9517 or music.fpcnashville.org/christmas-concert.

FREE Walk Through Bethlehem Take a trip back in time and witness the season as it was at the time of Christ’s birth with live animals and costumed characters. Woodmont Christian Church, 3601 Hillsboro Road, Brentwood; 1 - 7 p.m.; 297-8563 or woodmontchristian.org.

mon 10 FREE A Camerata Christmas The Belmont Camerata Mu-

sicale performs an evening of holiday music. Belmont Mansion, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; 460-6408 or belmont. edu/music.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and parents can have fun with a “snowball fight” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Snack Attack All ages can make French chocolate-filled

crescents. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

tue 11 FREE La Leche League of Rutherford County Get support and answers about breastfeeding. Crossway Baptist Church, 4194 Shelbyville Hwy, Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m.; 931-308-9817.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and parents can have fun with Kids can ride the rails with Santa and his elves on the North Pole Excursion Train on Saturday, Dec. 8 and 15.

a “snowball fight” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

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See local children perform on stage with the Nashville Ballet during Nashville’s Nutcracker, Dec. 9 - 23. Please see “On Stage,” page 89, for details.

Tuesdays for Tots: Give a Gift Preschoolers and parents

can decorate a package with homemade holiday paper. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 children; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

wed 12 Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident ferret, Rascal.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE Jingle Bell Christmas Sing Along All ages can

bring jingle bells and participate in a holiday music morning with children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner. Cheatham County Library, Service Road, Ashland; 10 a.m.; 792-4828 or rachelsumner.com.

Parents and Tots Preschoolers and parents can have fun with a “snowball fight” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE String Fever Vince Gill headlines this concert benefiting the Tennessee State Museum Foundation. Other performers include Steve Wariner, Steve Cropper, Marty Stuart and more.

TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St, Nashville; 8:30 p.m.; $52; patron.tpac.org.

thu 13 A Nashville Symphony Christmas The Nashville

Symphony and Chorus performs an array of holiday music.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $21.50 - $84; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Aerosmith Enjoy a night of classic rock. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $49.50 - $149.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Thursday Crafternoon All ages can make beaded Christmas trees. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.

Winter Wonderland Crafts Ages 2 - 4 can create snowman ornaments, candy canes, snowflake gift bags, snow angels, reindeer and other winter craft projects. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Nature Nuts: Which Beak is Best? All ages can learn about biRoads. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

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Pioneer Kids Ages 9 - 15 can learn lessons in local history,

music featuring the Blair Children’s Concert Choir, Young Men’s Chorus, Choristers, Nashville Boychoir at Blair and Young Singers of Blair. Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; 322-7651 or blair.vanderilt.edu.

Pre-K & Play Ages 3 - 6 can bounce on inflatables while you have time to run errands. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Diver, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; $16 ($10 siblings); bounceu.com/cities/ nashville.tn.

Cosmic Bounce Night All ages can bounce on inflatables

Straight No Chaser Families can enjoy a night of holiday

The Sounds of Christmas The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present an evening of holiday music. First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 7:30 p.m.; $10 - $40; 898-1862 or murfreesborosymphony.com.

storytelling, old-time music, clogging, crafts, games and more.

Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S Front St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 - 5 p.m.; $5 per week; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

tunes. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.50 - $49.50; 889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Blair Children’s Chorus Enjoy an evening of holiday

with cosmic glow-in-the-dark lighting. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu. com/cities/nashville.tn.

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The Avenue Murfreesboro 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro 893-4207 shoptheavenue.com Hours: Thursday, Dec. 4 from 3 - 7 p.m. at Maggie Moo’s; Thursday, Dec. 11 from 3 - 7 p.m. at The Cookie Store; Thursday, Dec. 18 from 3 - 7 p.m. at Sweet CeCe’s.

Brentwood Place Shopping Center 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 627-3976 Saturday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., live reindeer included.

Cool Springs Galleria 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin 771-2050 coolspringsgalleria.com Through Monday, Dec. 24 Hours are Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m. (see website for break times).

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville 416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.org Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville 298-5478 themallatgreenhills.com Through Monday, Dec. 24 Hours: Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Dec. 3 - 8 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Dec. 10 - 14 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Dec. 17 - 21 from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 22 from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Opry Mills 2700 Opry Mills Circle, Nashville 514-1000 • oprymills.com Through Sunday, Dec. 23 Hours are Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.

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Providence Marketplace 401 S. Mt. Juliet Road Mt. Juliet 773-2298 shopprovidencemarketplace.com Saturday, Dec. 8 from 1 - 5 p.m.

Professional photos are $5, and kids can also enjoy storytime with Mrs. Claus, carolers and carriage rides.

RiverGate Mall 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville 859-3458 rivergate-mall.com Through Monday, Dec. 24 Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 12 6 p.m. (see website for break times).

Santa Express Murfreesboro neighborhoods Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18 santaintheneighborhood.com From 6 - 9 each night, Kids can meet Santa at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Dec. 1, 8 and 15.

Santa and his elves ride a holiday trolley throughStreets of Indian Lake out the ‘Boro making numerous stops to visit 300 Indian Lake Blvd. children and get their wish lists. Visit the website Hendersonville for specific stops.

822-7627 streetsofindianlake.com Stones River Mall Through Sunday, Dec. 23 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro Hours: Mon, Wed - Sat 2 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m., 896-4486 Sun 2 - 4 p.m. stonesrivermall.com Through Monday, Dec. 24 Hours are Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri - Sat See Santa in conjunction 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pet photos with other local events this (dogs and cats only) are Dec. 3 and 10 from 6 - 8 month. Be sure to scour p.m.

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Kids 5 and older can make old-style holiday cards with Hatch Show Print on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Toby Mac All ages can take in a night of Christian hip-hop/rap music. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $19 - $46.25; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

sat 15 FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet a resident

education animal that calls Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Bringing Stories to Life The Junior Service League of Gallatin hosts a Christmas-themed book reading and craft project. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

Christmas Drop & Shop Tackle your Christmas shopping

while your kids (ages 3 - 12) have fun bouncing on inflatables.

BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $20 ($18 siblings); 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn.

December Crafternoon All ages can celebrate New Zealand and make a summer Santa craft. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 8902300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Family and Pet Photos with Santa Have a holiday photo

snapped with your kids, your furry family member and Dusty, the miniature horse. Garr’s Rental & Feed, 11620 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $5 - $20, plus a $5 sitting fee; garrs.biz.

FREE Kids Hour Healthy kitchen elf Dori Wilbert and family

entertainer Rachel Sumner join forces for a holiday program where children ages 5 - 12 will learn to cook a special holiday treat and learn to play wooden spoons. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 11:30 a.m.; 550-5660 or rachelsumner. com.

Magic of the Holidays Magician Rodney Kelley performs a comedic holiday magic show. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Make Letterpress Art Staff from Hatch Show Print will lead children ages 5 and older in using block images to make their own holiday prints. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 11 a.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.

FREE Museum Concert Series Families can enjoy an af-

ternoon of music by the First Baptist Church Sanctuary Ringers.

Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

North Pole Express Excursion Train All ages can ride the

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Santa Saturday Families can visit Santa, meet live reindeer,

enjoy holiday storytelling, decorate cookies and participate in seasonal art projects. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Star Party All ages can view the moon and other

astrological objects through telescopes. Warner Park Special Events Field, Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville; 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; 352-6299.

FREE Winter Fest All ages can have breakfast with Santa, then enjoy seasonal games and activities. The Academy of Gateway, 1404 Gateway Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 890-5885.

Winter Wonderland The Rhythm and Spirit Dance Program of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department presents its first holiday performance. Rolling Hills Community Church, 1810 Columbia Ave., Franklin; 6 p.m.; $5 ages 6 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 370-3741, ext. 2117, or wcparksandrec.com.

sun 16 FREE Hanukkah Festival Celebrate the Jewish holiday in a carnival-style atmosphere with booths, inflatables, games, a menorah lighting and more. GoRoadon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville; 2 - 5 p.m.; admission is free, but there is a cost for food and a $3 entry fee for a decorating contest; 356-7170 or nashvillejcc.org.

FREE Museum Concert Series Families can enjoy holiday

music by the Metro Nashville Chorus. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

mon 17 Christmas 4 Kids Tour Bus Show Tour a variety of country artists’ tour buses and get autographs. Proceeds benefit more than 400 underprivileged children for the holidays. Wal-Mart, 204 Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $5 adults, $2 ages 2 - 12, $20 family cap; christmas4kids.org.

Parents & Tots Preschoolers and parents can participate in a

“holiday fun” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Snack Attack All ages can make holiday cookie ornaments.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Titans Football All ages can cheer for the Tennessee Titans

when they challenge the New York Jets. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $287; 565-4200 or titansonline.com.

tue 18 FREE La Leche League of Williamson County ExpectChildren can visit St. Nick and enjoy several other activities, including meeting live reindeer, during Santa Saturdays at Cheekwood through Dec. 22.

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The Magic Circle Mime Company joins the Nashville Symphony’s Pied Piper show, A Spirit for the Holidays, on Saturday, Dec. 22.

Parents & Tots Preschoolers and parents can participate in a

“holiday fun” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Parents & Tots Preschoolers and parents can participate in a “holiday fun” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Tuesdays for Tots: Outstanding Ornament Preschoolers

and parents view the museum’s Christmas tree ornaments then make one to take home. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 children; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

wed 19 Animal Antics All ages can meet Pepper the hedgehog.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

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thu 20 Handel’s Messiah The Nashville Symphony and guest singers

perform this inspiring holiday oratorio. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $39 - $99; 6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Live Reindeer Experience All ages can visit Santa’s

reindeer in Central Park near the fountain. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 12 - 6 p.m.; 893-4207 or shoptheavenue.com.

Nature Nuts All ages can learn about how animals prepare for winter. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE The Greatest Gift See the youth of Patterson Park

share their singing and dancing talents. The Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 - 8 p.m.; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Thursday Crafternoon All ages can make a salt dough snowman. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.

Wild Winter Weather Day All ages can learn learn about winter weather with weatherman Craig Edwards from Fox Mornings Channel 17. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 children; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com.

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mon 24 FREE Christmas Eve Carillon Concert Bring the family

out for a unique musical experience as Belmont’s carillon rings out holiday tunes. Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 2 p.m.; 460-6408 or belmont.edu/music.

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Winter Wonderland Crafts Ages 2 - 4 can

create snowman ornaments, candy canes, snowflake gift bags, snow angels, reindeer and other winter craft projects. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

wed 26 Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident tarantula and scorpion. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.

FREE Kids Hour Family entertainer Rachel Sumner

performs interactive music. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 550-5660 or rachelsumner.com.

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Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Hike All ages can

Handel’s Messiah The Nashville Symphony and guest

singers perform this inspiring holiday oratorio. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39 $99; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Live Reindeer Experience All ages can visit Santa’s

reindeer in Central Park near the fountain. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 12 - 6 p.m.; 893-4207 or shoptheavenue.com.

M-TAC: Rock Island Hike Ages 13 - 18 can bring a packed

lunch and embark on a hike in the frozen forests of Middle Tennessee in Rock Island State Park. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $10; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Santa’s Splash & Dash Ages 7 - 13 can hit the indoor pool,

enjoy pizza, games and dessert while Mom and Dad get in some last-minute shopping. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 6 - 10 p.m.; $5 in advance, $7 day of event; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

sat 22 FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet a resident

education animal that calls Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

December Crafternoon All ages can create an Italian

Christmas craft. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Handel’s Messiah The Nashville Symphony and guest singers

perform this inspiring holiday oratorio. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $39 - $99; 6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

High Chair to Higher Education This program for boys in

grades 6 - 12 offers them support for becoming contributing

members of the community. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 12 - 2 p.m.; $2; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

enjoy a winter hike followed by hot cocoa with marshmallows in front of the fireplace. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $7 in advance, $10 at the gate; 370-4672 or owlshill.org.

FREE Lego Play Time Ages 3 and older can have fun

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Enjoy an evening of holiday music. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 3 and 8 p.m.; $34.50 - $70; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Museum Concert Series Families can enjoy holiday music

by Blair Children’s Chorus. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

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building with Legos. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

Santa Saturday Families can visit Santa, meet live reindeer,

enjoy holiday storytelling, decorate cookies and participate in seasonal art projects. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: A Spirit for the Holidays This holiday symphony

concert for children includes the Magic Circle Mime Company portraying mischievous holiday spirits on stage. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish interpreted performance); $16.50 - $29; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

sun 23 Joy: An Irish Christmas Modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty present an evening of Irish Christmas music.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $27 - $55; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Hike All ages can enjoy a winter hike followed by hot cocoa with marshmallows in front of the fireplace. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $7 in advance, $10 at the gate; 370-4672 or owlshill.org.

Nature Nuts All ages can make edible ornaments for wildlife.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

FREE Runners’ Night Out All ages can opt to run or walk a one-to-five-mile course and enjoy free hot beverages. Gateway Island Trail, 1875 W College St, Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Thursday Crafternoon All ages can make a salt dough snowman. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.

Winter Wonderland Crafts Ages 2 - 4 can create snowman ornaments, candy canes, snowflake gift bags, snow angels, reindeer and other winter craft projects. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Music Concert Series Families can enjoy holiday music by

Reverie from St. George’s Episcopal Church. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 3 - 17); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

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Kids can ring in the new year during Countdown to Noon at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring on Monday, Dec. 31.

fri 28 FREE Kickball Ages 7 - 13 can run off some energy by playing kickball games. Games will last as long as kids want to keep playing. Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 9 a.m.; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Hike All ages can enjoy a

winter hike followed by hot cocoa with marshmallows in front of the fireplace. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; $7 in advance, $10 at the gate; 370-4672 or owlshill.org.

FREE Movies in the Library All ages can enjoy a Muppetthemed holiday movie. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 1 p.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 children; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com.

sun 30 Titans Football All ages can cheer for the Tennessee Titans

when they challenge the Jacksonville Jaguars. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $35 - $287; 565-4200 or titansonline. com.

mon 31 Countdown to Noon All ages can enjoy a New Years’ party

sat 29 FREE Animal Encounters All ages can meet a resident

education animal that calls Tennessee home. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sunrise Saturday Bounce All ages can spend the morning

bouncing on inflatables. BounceU, 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; $7.95; 255-1422 or bounceu.com/cities/nashville. tn.

Wacky Winter All ages can learn the difference between winter on our planet versus the season on a planet with a temperature 300 degrees below zero. Adventure Science Center, 800

with a balloon drop at noon. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $6; 8902300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

Happy Noon Year All ages can celebrate the forthcoming new

year by making noisemakers, party hats and clocks while sipping ginger ale. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 children; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com.

FREE Indoor Soccer Ages 6 - 13 can bring their gym wear,

indoor soccer shoes and shin guards and burn some energy.

Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Dr, Goodlettsville; ages 6 - 9 play from 9 - 11 a.m.; ages 10 - 13 play from 12 - 2 p.m.; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

Music City Bowl Enjoy college football with the SEC faces off against the ACC. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $17 $80; 743-3130 or musiccitybowl.com.

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classes & ACTIVITIES cheatham county Adventureworks The Eco-Zip Line Adventure allows

participants to glide through the forest on nine zip lines. Guides point out native trees, plants and wildlife during the hour-and-ahalf tour at 1300 Narrows Road, Kingston Springs; $54 adults, $42 ages 17 and younger (family discounts available); to make reservations, call 297-2250 or visit adventureworks.com.

davidson county Bellevue Community Center Ongoing art and recreation take place at 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 862-8435.

BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 255-

1422; bounceu.com. Open play times are Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 3 - 6 p.m., Sat 8:30 - 10 a.m. Cost is $6.95 ($5.95 siblings); cosmic glow-in-the-dark bounces are Mon 3 - 6 p.m. and Fri 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 ($7 siblings).

Centennial Sportsplex Fitness, ice skating, swimming and

more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 8628480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.

FREE Fairytales Storytime Stories and crafts every

Saturday at 11 a.m. at Fairytales Bookstore and More, 114-B S. 11th St., Nashville; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore.com.

FREE Family Bike Ride Enjoy an hour-long bike ride

BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-8386 or bounceu.com. Call for open bounce and preschool play date times.

FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime is every Tue and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931486-0113.

Jumper’s Playhouse Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com. Call for open bounce and toddler storytime information.

Bowie Park and Nature Center Nature programs and

Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd.,

FREE Family Trivia Night Families can compete in trivia games for a chance to win a $25 gift card every Friday at 6 p.m. at Goofballs Family Fun, 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 360, Franklin; 861-3668 or letsgetgoofy.com.

Murfreesboro; 893-7439. Ongoing programs: • After School at Patterson Park: Ages 8 - 18 can participate in a variety of educational activities Mon - Fri; 4 - 6 p.m.; $2 • Family and Consumer Science: Ages 8 - 12 can learn about agriculture and natural resources every Thursday; 4 p.m.; $2 • Hip-Hop Aerobics: Ages 8 - 12 can incorporate fitness into dance routines every Monday; 4 p.m.; $2 • Homework Help: Ages 8 - 12 can get assistance with their academics Mon - Thu; 3 - 3:50 p.m.; $2 • Right Choices: Ages 8 - 18 can learn life skills every Tuesday; 4 - 6 p.m.; $2

Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040.

Ongoing programs: • Water Polo: Ages 13 and older can play every Tuesday; 7 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth • Youth Volleyball Class: Ages 8 - 15 can learn volleyball skills every Thursday; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3

events at 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m.; 799-5544.

Franklin on Foot Kids can participate in the “I Spy

Downtown Franklin” scavenger hunt every Tue and Fri at 9 a.m. on Franklin’s Public Square; $9; 400-3808 or franklinonfoot.com.

Glow Galaxy Weekly open play times feature inflatables,

mini-golf, air hockey, an interactive game floor, football toss, soccer kick and basketball in a glow-in-the-dark setting at 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin; $8 per child (adults are free); for times, call 370-4386, opt. 2.

Inside Out Several indoor play structures mimic an outdoor

environment at 615 Baker’s Bridge Road, Franklin; open play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $9 (pre-walkers are free with paying sibling), $5 pre-walkers without sibling, free for parents; 778-8733 or insideoutplaypark.com.

FREE Stones River National Battlefield Ranger-led

FREE Lifeway Christian Store Ages 2 - 8 can enjoy stories and songs every Friday at 10 a.m. at 1725 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 771-9050.

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Monkey Joe’s This inflatable play center is located at 1580 Gallatin Pike N., Madison; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $9 Mon - Thu, $10 Fri Sun (ages 2 and younger are $5.50); 915-0561 or monkeyjoes. com.

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Monkey Joe’s This inflatable play center is located at 1648 Westgate Circle, Brentwood; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $9 Mon - Thu, $10 Fri - Sun (ages 2 and younger are $6); 377-5900 of monkeyjoes. com.

through East Nashville every Saturday at 9 a.m. Depart from Eastside Cycles, 1012 Woodland St., Nashville; 469-1079 or eastside-cycles.com.

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Monkey’s Treehouse An indoor play center located at

8074 Hwy. 100, Nashville; open play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $7 ages 1 - 8; 646-5002 or themonkeystreehouse.com.

The Music Class This early childhood music program for

bicycle tours take place every Saturday at 11 a.m. at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 264-0183 or bn.com.

Delmas Long Community Center 200 Memorial Drive,

Goodlettsville; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com. Ongoing programs: • FREE Crafts for Tots: Ages 5 and younger can participate in a variety of craft activities every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

• FREE Tot Time: Ages 5 and younger can enjoy social time and gym play every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m.

Monkey’s Treehouse An indoor play center located at 91

Seaboard Lane, Brentwood; open play times are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $7 ages 1 - 8; 942-7911 or themonkeystreehouse.com.

My Gym Brentwood For pay-to-play, open gym and

Saturday morning class times and fees at 330 Franklin Road, call 371-5437 or visit my-gym.com/brentwood.

Pump It Up Play Time Pop-in playtime Tue, Wed and Fri

ages 6 and younger is located at 5511 Edmondson Pike, Ste., 10, Nashville; 777-9314 or themusicclass.com/nashville.

Drakes Creek Activity Center Laser Adventure, mini golf,

from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for preschoolers, Tue 6 - 7:30 p.m. and Thu 1 - 3 p.m. for ages 2 - 12. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $7 per child; 373-7867.

Nashville Ghost Tours All ages can embark on a walking tour of downtown Nashville’s haunted history. Tour begins at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue across from the Hermitage Hotel; daily 7:45 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 7 - 11, free ages 6 and younger; 884-3999 or nashvilleghosttours.com.

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Shipwrecked Playhouse An indoor play area for ages 1 - 9, featuring a 30-foot wooden pirate ship at 99 Seaboard Lane, Cool Springs. Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Admission is $7. Call 866-9358 or visit shipwreckedplayhouse.com.

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in Book Club every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2567 or potterybarnkids.com.

FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area Nature programs at

1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. See complete schedule at radnorlake.org or call 373-3467.

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batting cages, game room and more at 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. 11 p.m.; 822-0232 or funandenergy.com.

on inflatable structures at 143 New Shackle Island Road, Ste. 6-9, Hendersonville; Tue - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 7 p.m.; call or check website for open play times; $5 ages 1 - 3, $8 ages 4 and older; 265-8020 or hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter.com.

Laser Adventure Laser tag, aeroball and a rock-climbing wall at 511 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; Mon - Thu by reservation only, Fri 3:30 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; prices vary; 859-7753 or laseradventure.net.

My Gym Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; call 8248002 or visit my-gym.com/hendersonville.

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Storybook Village This indoor play center features storybook themes. Located at 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Ste. 114, Spring Hill, open play hours are Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $7 ages 1 - 12, free ages 11 months and younger along with parents and kids 13 and older; 614-1424 or thestorybookvillage.com.

FREE Taekwondo for Preschoolers Ages 3 - 5 can learn self-defense, self-discipline and safety during an introductory lesson the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday every month at 11 a.m. Robinson Taekwondo at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 8, Ste. 809, Franklin; 791-6655.

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Chip Arnold reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in Studio Tenn’s production of A Christmas Carol, Dec. 6 - 16. This year’s show includes new elements.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Dec. 7 - 22; Ages 16 and older) The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 6:30 p.m., Sun 1 p.m.; $28; 563-2787 or artscenterofcc.com.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Dec. 6 - 9; All ages) Star Bright Players at Freedom Middle School, 750 Hwy. 96 W., Franklin; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.; $6; 790-5719, ext. 2030, or wcparksandrec.com.

A Christmas Carol (Dec. 6 - 16; Ages 8 and older) Studio Tenn at The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin; Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat - Sun 2 and 7 p.m.; $47.50 - $57.50; 538-2076 or franklintheatre.com.

It’s a Wonderful Life (continues through Sunday, Dec. 16; All

A Christmas Carol (Dec. 7 - 16; Ages 8 and older) Lamplighter’s Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; Fri Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 4:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 students, $5 ages 4 - 12; 852-8499 or lamplighterstheatre.com.

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Glad Tidings (continues through Monday, Dec. 31; Ages 8 and older) Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Sat 6 - 7:30 p.m. buffet (8 p.m. show), Sun 12 - 1:30 p.m. buffet (2 p.m. show); $60 adults, $45 ages 13 - 18, $35 ages 12 and younger; 646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com.

Sunday, Dec. 16; All ages) The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $22 $27 adults, $13 - $18 children; thelarryketontheatre.org.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Dec. 7 - 15; Ages 8 and older) Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Ave., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students; 893-9825 or mltarts.com.

The Bop She Bops: Merry Christmas, Baby (continues

through Monday, Dec. 31; Ages 8 and older) Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Sat 6 - 7:30 p.m. buffet (8 p.m. show), Sun 12 - 1:30 p.m. buffet (2 p.m. show); $60 adults, $45 ages 13 - 18, $35 ages 12 and younger; 646-9977 or dinnertheatre.com.

A Christmas Story (continues through Saturday, Dec. 22; All

ages) Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 6:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $45; 782-4040 or tpac.org.

A Dickens of a Christmas (Dec. 7 - 16; All ages) Cheatham County Community Theater at Pegram Church of Christ, 5019 Walkup Road, Pegram; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $6 students; 259-2001 or cheathamtheater.org.

ages) Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 students, $9 ages 12 and younger; 904-2787 or boroarts.org.

All ages) Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 students; 7915007 or pull-tight.com.

Just a Little Christmas (continues through Sunday, Dec.

Nashville’s Nutcracker (Dec. 9 - 23; All ages) Nashville Ballet at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. (with an additional 7 p.m. show on Dec. 23); $35 - $85; 782-4040 or nashvilleballet. com.

The Nutcracker (Dec. 15 - 16; All ages) Dance Theatre of

Tennessee at MTSU’s Tucker Theater, 1500 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro; Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 p.m.; $25 adults, $20 children at the door ($5 discount if you purchase online); 391-5500 or dancetheatretn.org.

Peter Pan (continues through Sunday, Dec. 16; All ages)

Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $14 adults, $10 students; 847-0934 or lakewoodtheatre.com.

Sanders Family Christmas (Dec. 7 - 22; Ages 8 and older) Encore Theatre Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 ages 11 and younger; 598-8950 or encore-theatre-company.org.

2; All ages) The Sunshine Players at The Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $7.50 adults, $6 youth; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.

Scrooge the Musical (continues through Saturday, Dec. 22;

A Midsummer Night’s Midterm (Dec. 7 - 15; Ages 10 and older) Street Theatre Company youth production, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville; Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m. $6; 554-7414 or streettheatrecompany.org.

A Year with Frog and Toad (coninues through Saturday, Dec. 22; All ages) Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.; Dec. 1 - 2, 8, 15 - 16 and 22 at 2 p.m.; $27 adults, $25 students, $21 ages 11 and younger (Tuesdays are two-for-one nights, Thursdays are $17 all tickets, Sundays are $2 off); 794-7744 or boilerroomtheatre.com.

Miracle on 34th Street (continues through Thursday, Dec. 6; All ages) Steeple Players, 260 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Thu - Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15; 826-6037 or steepleplayers.org.

Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge (continues

Ages 10 and older) Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; 221-1174 or townecentretheatre.com.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (continues through

Sunday, Dec. 23; Ages 5 and older) Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; Sat - Sun 2 p.m.; $19 adults, $12 ages 2 - 17; 252-4675 or nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.

through Saturday, Dec. 22; Ages 8 and older) Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Dec. 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 15, 18, 20 - 22 at 8 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.; $27 adults, $25 students, $21 ages 11 and younger (Tuesdays are two-for-one nights, Thursdays are $17 all tickets, Sundays are $2 off); 794-7744 or boilerroomtheatre.com.

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Tennessee State Museum: Continuing through Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 is a wonderful new exhibit, Elvis at 21. The exhibit features 56 poster-size photographs of Presley taken in 1956 by Alfred Wertheimer.

Presley’s rise to stardom began in 1956 at the age of 21, and this amazing collection of pictures documents both on- and off-stage moments in great detail. Parents and kids alike are sure to enjoy this excellent documentation of the King of Rock’s breakthrough year. The museum is open Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; admission is free. Call 7412692 or visit tnmuseum.org.

RCA Studio B: Operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a guided tour of historic RCA Studio B is a must for Presley fans. This hour-long excursion takes you into the studio where more than 35,000 songs were recorded, and 1,000 of them became Top 10 hits. Presley recorded more than 200 songs there, and guests get the inside scoop on lots of Presley history, including the Christmas connection to the studio’s colored lights. Tours take place daily between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $33 adults, $24 ages 6 - 17, and include admission to the main museum with the audio tour. Call 416-2001 or visit countrymusichalloffame.org.

Steve Allen and Elvis Presley discuss how Presley will sing “Hound Dog” to a basset hound after the controversy that occurred when Presley swiveled his hips on The Milton Berle Show. See numerous photos and learn their stories at The Tennessee State Museum.

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The holiday season comes with traditions, and for the past two years, Studio Tenn has presented a topnotch production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This year, the theater company is gives the production something new on the Franklin Theatre stage, Dec. 6 - 16. Managing Director Jake Speck promises a “fresh interpretation” this season while Artistic Director Matt Logan says, “We hope to ignite the imagination by telling this beloved story with bits and pieces from our existing lives.” Interesting ... Be sure to let your kids experience this timeless classic ... with a new twist! Studio Tenn tickets sell out fast, so don’t miss out. Get yours by calling the Franklin Theatre’s box office at 538-2076 or nab them online at studiotenn.com.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation has a new offering for kids ages 3 - 17 interested in recitalbased dance. The Rhythm & Spirit Dance Program has classes in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop with options in individual or small group instruction. Spring session runs Jan. 7 - May 11, 2013, and registration takes place this month on Saturday, Dec. 1 (8 a.m.

- 1 p.m.) and Saturday, Dec. 8 (1 - 6 p.m.) at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road.

Children may also sign up during Rhythm & Spirit’s premiere “Winter Wonderland” performance on Saturday Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin. Learn more at 370-3741, ext. 2117, and download a registration form at wcprathletics.org.

It’s never too early to plan for your child’s summer activities, and if your kids are into theater, you can register now for the Act Too Players’ summer 2013 semester. Ages 7 - 18 can participate in Shrek the Musical from June 10 - Aug. 5, 2013. Rehearsals take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 - 7 p.m., ending with a live performance in August at the Boiler Room Theatre at The Factory at Franklin. Registration is $310 and there are currently 12 openings remaining. So register quick while there are still spots available! Learn more about Act Too, including spring and other summer programs, and register at acttooplayers.com.

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