TCJ Food & Fun Holiday section

FOOD & FUN

eats and entertainment in Northeast Kansas

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this holiday season 1. Winterfest

6. red stocking breakfast

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Downtown Topeka Cost: Free entry, some participation fees apply

When: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: Carlos O’Kelly’s, 3425 S. Kansas Ave. Cost: $15 in advance, $18 at the door he Red Stocking Breakfast is the Kansas Children Service League’s signature fundraising event. Enjoy a delicious breakfast (especially the ham suiza) at Carlos O’Kelly’s, chat with the prominent local figures who will be waiting tables, and visit with Santa. For tickets, bit. ly/2yYIL8o.

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ew this year to Winterfest is a ugly sweater contest and chili contest!

There will be ice sculpture, gingerbread house making, horse drawn carriages and more. For a full list of events, visit bit. ly/2mCUUOG

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2. Martina Mcbride When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan Cost: $39 - $149

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artina McBride will present her holiday show, “The Joy of Christmas.”

McBride has sold more than 18 million albums to date, which includes 20 Top 10 singles and six No. 1 hits. For information, bit.ly/2zTP2nj. .

3. Bizarre bazaar When: 9 a..m. on Friday, Nov. 24 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 Where: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St., Lawrence Cost: Free

7. SantaCon Lawrence 2017 When: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: The Sandbar, 17 East 8th St., Lawrence Cost: Free

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or its seventh year, join fellow Santa enthusiasts, dress up for the theme and get ready to participate in one of the most fun adult events of the season. Participant’s must be in costume and after beginning at The Sandbar will visit four to five additional bars throughout the afternoon/evening.

For information, bit.ly/2zNIKYL.

8. Festival of Lights

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ore than 100 area artists present the annual Bizarre Bazaar, filled with ceramics, glass, fiber art, jewelry, candles, soap, paper mache, mixed media, paintings, photography, upcycled art and more. For information, bit.ly/2zS3m1P.

4. Holiday happenings When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, and Dec. 7 - 8.

Where: Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, 124 N.W. Fillmore Cost: $35

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 through Monday, Jan. 1 Where: Blue Earth Plaza, Manhattan Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated

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eginning Friday night is the annual tree lighting ceremony of the 50-foot animated Christmas tree displayed in the plaza. Santa will attend Friday night, and other events are scheduled throughout the holiday season. For information, mhkfestivaloflights.com.

9. christmas tree display

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xperience the charm of the beautifully decorated Ward-Meade historic mansion while enjoying a candlelit dinner buffet while listening to live entertainment. After dinner, tour the mansion, have hot cider and cookies in the Ward Cabin and enjoy a hot fudge sundae in the Potwin Drug Store. For information, call (785) 251-6991.

5. Christmas on Market Street

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 1 Where: Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated

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he Lecompton Historical Society is once again displaying its trees in the Territorial Capital Museum in Lecompton.

The display features more than 120 trees, and contains historical Christmas-related artifacts like a feather tree brought to Kansas from Germany in the 1850s. For information, call (785) 887-6148.

10. Beer Choir - Holiday Edition

When: Saturday, Nov. 25 Where: Downtown Osage City Cost: Free

When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27 Where: Norsemen Brewing Company, 830 N. Kansas Ave. Cost: Free

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n addition to shopping, activities will be held throughout the day including visits with Santa, a 5K run, chili cook-off and feed, gingerbread house building, craft show, raffle, live nativity, emergency services showcase, fire truck rides, ping pong drop, live reindeer, and the traditional lighted Christmas parade. For information, bit.ly/2zQsx4P.

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Food Finds What: Bluebird Diner Location: 2134 N Kansas Ave., Topeka Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday Price: $7.25 Featured Dish: Sloppy Joe with Spicy Pickle Fries With the holiday season officially upon us, this week we chose a diner that serves nothing but the best homemade dishes.

This week’s #FoodFind is the

Sloppy Joe — which tastes just as good as your mom’s, with a side of spicy pickle fries — sliced dill pickles breaded in a cornmeal batter with a kick of spicy mustard, served with a side of ranch.

Bluebird recently expanded its hours due to customer demand, so if you can’t enjoy the holidays with your family, stop by — they’ll make you feel right at home.

TCT’s surprising pick for a holiday show Hey all — Welcome to the 2017 holiday section! You may notice this week look’s a little different than the others. We did our best to highlight some of the local favorite activities, and maybe even share something new for you and your family to try this year.

I am so proud of this section — and I truly hope you enjoy it! But if there’s anything we missed, feel free to email me at CJfoodfun@ cjonline.com.

I wanted to share this week an event that doesn’t fit the traditional holiday calendar, but is one that should be on your list nevertheless.

This week I talked with Shannon Reilly, who’s directing the first ever production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at the Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy.

Earlier this year the local theater was granted rights to perform the show at the community level, and will be one of the first community theater’s in the country to do so.

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theater, and while each and every cast is excited about their upcoming performances, there was something almost electric about the way Shannon described “Hunchback.” I can’t decide if it was excitement for doing something new, or the power-house cast that he assembled for this show, but it’s sure to be amazing.

Shannon said the story is based on the Victor Hugo Novel, and is a little more dark than the Disney version portrayed.

It debuts on Nov. 24 and runs through Dec. 23. Stay tuned next week where I’ll have a full story to preview!

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ll singers are welcome to participate in the next Beer Choir Topeka “rehearsal.” Besides singing songs from the beer choir hymnal, there will also be some holiday favorites.

For information, bit.ly/2hDD0q1.

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Christmas trees

Sprucing up the Topeka Festival of Trees

By Savanna Maue

TINSEL AND TREASURES

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Each year at the Festival of Trees guests are enamored by the twinkling lights and creative re-purposing of tinsel, bows, lights and even dolls that make up some of the most beautiful and elaborately decorated trees in Topeka.

For decades, one thing has always been the same, the backdrop of winter wonderland displayed behind the trees.

However — after 25 years — this year’s festival will feature a new winter scene.

Staci Ogle, a local Topeka artist with studio space in The Hive, 918 N. Kansas Ave., agreed to take on the project with the help of friends and fellow artists in early 2016.

The project is the largest Ogle’s ever attempted; two canvas rolls, 6 feet high and 200 feet long. The project started outdoors, on the back wall of Ogle’s house wrapping, wrapping around to where Ogle said she could paint about 45 feet at a time.

But as the days got shorter, she recently moved her project indoors — where the mural now covers the walls of her foyer when you walk in the front door, through her dining room and back around the living room.

“I’ll have to take it back outside to actually finish it, because you can’t do the splatter effect in the house — you should see the back

What: An additional fundraiser for ladies age 21 and older that benefits SLI. There will be a 50/50 raffle, DJ and dancing, photo booth, raffle baskets, silent auction and holiday market When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30 Where: Kansas Expocentre’s Agriculture Hall Tickets: $40 Info: bit.ly/2ip2msc

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Staci Ogle, a local artist, volunteered her time to paint 200 feet of canvas to serve as the backdrop for this year’s Festival of Trees in the Agriculture Hall at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka. of my house,” Ogle joked.

“But I hope to have it done by the end of the week.”

Like every piece of art, it’s tailored to the artist herself and her talents and preference. Unlike the preceding landscape of snowy hills and reindeer frolicking, Ogle’s work takes on a quieter feel. Still majestic with snowfall — but not indica-

tive of a specific scene.

“It’s been a learning process,” Ogle said. “I really didn’t know how to do water scenes really well and capture that reflection, and I don’t prefer realism — but it was really cool to do the weeping willow tree, that was fun, and just the techniques that I’ve learned.”

Using five main colors,

Ogle has blended the paints throughout the scene, making her winter wonderland with hues of gold, red and blue. Ogle said she hoped this week to begin hemming the tops of the canvas so that it can be hung for the big event.

This year the 40th annual Festival of Trees will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday,

Nov. 30, through Saturday, Dec. 2, as well as 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Kansas Expocentre’s Agriculture Hall.

Jo Ann Tate, the vice president of development at SLI, formerly known as Sheltered Living Inc., said that for the festival’s 40th year they were trying to coordinate the anniversary

into the festival.

“The live auction will have 40 items, and one of the designers put together a wine basket, with 40 different bottles of wine,” Tate said.

Returning this year will be the Mistletoe Market, silent auction, musical entertainment by various schools, the festival auction party, tinsel and treasures, the pancake feed on Saturday, as well as photos with Santa on Saturday and Sunday.

Tate said a new feature this year will be online bidding for silent auction items.

Once the auction opens, guests can see the items at one.bidpal.net/fot and bid on their favorite tree, wreath or other gift item to potentially win and take home with them.

Contact reporter Savanna Maue at (785) 295-5621 or @CJFoodFun or @SavannaMaue on Twitter.

Parades

Communities prepare for holiday parades, light displays

By Liz Dodds

Special to the Capital-Journal

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Christmas isn’t far behind.

Communities across northeast Kansas are gearing up for their holiday events, hoping to get Kansans into the “holiday spirit.”

At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, head to the Blue Earth Plaza at 3rd and Colorado Street in Manhattan for the Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony. This event boasts the lighting of the state’s tallest Christmas tree. It’s the fifth year for the Festival of Lights event, which includes the arrival of Santa Claus and an evening of entertainment. Other events continue through December at the Blue Earth Plaza, including ice sculpting from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2, as well as a Family Christmas Carnival from 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9.

Organizers hope these events will inspire others

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The walkways in Manhattan will once again be lit up for Manhattan’s fifth annual Festival of Lights on Friday, Nov. 24. to give to local charities.

More information about the festival and opportunities to donate are available at mhkfestivaloflights.com.

At 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, Junction City will kick off its annual parade. For information, visit the Junc-

tion City Chamber of Commerce website at junctioncitychamber.org.

Osage City hosts its annual Christmas on Market Street on Saturday, Nov. 25. Events include a craft show, window-decorating contest, cook-offs and, of

course, a parade to get residents ready to kick off the holiday season. The theme for this year’s event in Osage City is “Treasured Moments.” Information is available at osagecitychamber.com/home/happeningosage-city/.

Topeka will continue the tradition of the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown. Parade goers can join the Rescue Run at 5 p.m., which kicks off this year’s events. At 5:30 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony will take place in front of Westar Energy, 818 S. Kansas Ave. The parade itself will begin at 6 p.m. For more information on how to sign up for the Rescue Run, visit http://tinyurl.com/ y8jrx24b.

To see what else organizers have planned, go online to visittopeka.com.

Thursday, Nov. 28, marks the “Night of Lights” in downtown Emporia. At 6 p.m., the annual tree lighting and dedication will take place. The parade itself

begins at 7 p.m. and runs through downtown Emporia. For a list of events, visit emporiakschamber.org.

Downtown Lawrence is the place to be for the 25th annual Old Fashioned Christmas Parade at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2. Organizers say this unique pa-

rade kicks off the holiday season with horse-drawn carriages from around the country parading down Massachusetts Street.

Learn more about the history of this parade and the best places to park at lawrencechristmasparade. org/index.html.

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Nutcracker

Ballet traditions continue at TPAC Dance studios, nonprofit perform specialized ‘Nutcracker’

By Savanna Maue

savanna.maue@cjonline.com

Each year, the Topeka community has come to expect its Christmas time performances of “The Nutcracker.” The tradition has only grown, with three different adaptations available in Topeka of the famous two-act ballet.

In 2015, the Kansas Ballet Academy began offering the only Nutcracker performance to include a live score by the Topeka Symphony Orchestra. The groups paired up after the Kansas Ballet Academy took on the tradition of its predecessor company, Metropolitan Ballet of Topeka.

“I think once you do ‘The Nutcracker,’ you can’t undo it. It’s like having turkey on Thanksgiving,” said Stephanie Heston, artistic director of the Kansas Ballet Academy. “It’s actually a wonderful vehicle for them to grow as dancers.”

Heston said she’s been performing “The Nutcracker” since she was a child, but each year children join the company she enjoy’s watching them grow in the production and move their way up from angels to one day being the snow-queen.

An additional element KBA has added is featuring

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”The Chocolate Nutcracker” puts an urban, multicultural twist on the classical Nutcracker ballet.

nonprofit performing arts organization, It Takes a Village, Inc, a program providing atrisk youth a platform to cultivate their artistic abilities.

The Chocolate Nutcracker is a production that puts an urban, multicultural twist on the classical Nutcracker ballet — incorporating pageantry and costumes as well as using a variety of dance styles including Hip-hop, jazz, African, praise, contemporary, stepping, ballet, and many others.

It tells the story of a little girl named Claire and her chocolate nutcracker that travels the world in a dream lead Submitted by the Dream Princess.

A group of dancers perform as snow falls at last year’s “The Nutcracker” performance at The cast will dance the Topeka Performing Arts Center. The Topeka Symphony Orchestra will partner with the to an eclectic musiKansas Ballet Academy again this year, to perform from Dec. 16-17. cal score that includes two world-class principal now Kyle (the TSO conduc- and 1 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 Duke Ellington’s “Nutdancers from Ballet West tor) knows what we need the the Topeka Performing cracker Suite” as well as in Salt Lake City, Katherine for our choreography,” Hes- Arts Center. other contemporary pieces.

For tickets and more inLawrence and Christopher ton said. “The only tricky “The Chocolate NutRuud, who will perform the part is the guest artists, formation about Ballet Bud- cracker Midwest 2017” will roles of Sugar Plum Fairy every year there’s a differ- dies, visit kansasballet.com. make its third appearance and “The Nutcracker” ent guest couple and they at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 need their own tempo — so The Chocolate Prince, respectively. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 “At this point we have he spends a little extra time at TPAC. it down to a science … the with them when they get Nutcracker For ticket information Another option for “The visit “The Chocolate Nutfirst year we needed to re- into town.”

The annual performanc- Nutcracker” is an adapta- cracker Midwest 2017” ally collaborate on tempos and that sort of thing, but es will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, tion of the performance by Facebook event page.

Ballet Midwest A third option is the traditional nutcracker story told by Ballet Midwest. A staple in the Topeka ballet community, Ballet Midwest has been producing dancers since 1977. For more than 40 years the studio has performed “The Nutcracker” ballet to Tchaikovsky’s classic score.

According to its website, Ballet Midwest is also working to provide transportation for those who cannot afford it in order to expose students to what may be their only experience of classical ballet.

Ballet Midwest will be performing their annual favorite five times this December, a free performance at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, for local fourth grade students as well as area retirement communities. Other performances are at 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 8; 2 and 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at TPAC. Following matinee performances guests are invited to the Sugar Plum Party, where they can enjoy cookies after the show and meet the dancers.

For information, visit balletmidwest.net or call (785) 272-5991.

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santa spottings

Kindness key to Santa’s nice list Santa reveals secret to staying in his good graces

By Savanna Maue

savanna.maue@cjonline.com

As the winter season draws ever-nearer, Santa has begun preparations for his busiest time of year. Before the meet and greets and wish-list readings begin, old Kris Kringle was able to take a few minutes to sit down and talk with us before visitng the boys and girls at one of his usual stops — The West Ridge Mall in Topeka.

As your busy season is about to begin, what have you been doing to prepare all year?

SC: We’re busy all year long at the North Pole. Boys and girls from around the world send letters and share wish lists. We review each and every one of them. The elves are busy in the workshop making sure that my sleigh is loaded with toys on everyone’s list, and Rudolph leads the reindeer in flying rehearsals.

Have you done your research yet? What do you think is going to be the popular gift this year?

SC: The popular gifts of the season change every year, but the old standbys remain the favorites today — firetrucks, Legos, and dolls. Toys they can build , dress and play with, and best of all, use their imaginations!

What’s the reaction most kids have to you when they come to visit you at the mall?

SC: Some may be shy at first, but their faces light up when they see the twinkle in my eye and rosy red cheeks! And a jolly “ho ho ho” always breaks the ice.

Over your many years of practice, are there things you do to try and comfort those who are unsure about the man with the big white beard? If so, what are they?

SC: I welcome both the young and the young-at-heart. I take my cues from them, so they feel welcome and comfortable.

What’s the funniest/weirdest/goofiest thing a child has ever asked you for for Christmas? Any specific stories you remember?

SC: Every visit is unique and magical, but I do remember one child that asked for a real elf or a real penguin.

When it comes to making the naughty or nice list, what should kids really be doing to make sure they stay in your good graces?

SC: I tell my guests that if they’re kind to everyone every day, they’re always on my nice list. And it’s never too late to get started. Ho Ho Ho! Does Mrs. Claus ever get

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Kenna Burdett, right, tells Santa what she wants for Christmas at the Westboro Plaza Glow on Nov. 3. lonely while you’re visiting with the kiddos? What does she do to pass the time?

SC: Mrs. Claus helps me with all of my preparations for the big night. She’s always happily thinking about the smiles on children’s faces when they wake up Christmas morning. In her spare time, she knits stockings, builds gingerbread houses and bakes for me and the elves

SANTA AT THE STATION! Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 to 4 p.m.

Great Overland Station, 701 N. Kansas Ave. STORYTIME WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS Friday, Dec. 8, 6 to 8 p.m.

Ethan + Anna Children’s Boutique, 2829 S.W. 29th St.

What’s your favorite thing to do to relax once the holidays are over?

SC: First, a long winter’s nap to catch up on my sleep, and then we start making lists and checking them twice for next year!

Santa will be visiting all over Northeast Kansas before Christmas, so we’ve added a list of where and when to find him.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Hy-Vee, 2951 S.W. Wanamaker Road

For a full list that’s continuously being updated, visit cjonline. com/foodandfun.

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WEST RIDGE MALL 1801 S.W. Wanamaker Road After his arrival on the Toys for Tots train on Nov. 18, Santa will be at the mall every day until Dec. 24.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 to 11 a.m., Cookies with Santa Sunday, Dec. 3, 9 to 11 a.m., Sensitive Santa at West Ridge Mall Sunday, Dec. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Pet Night with Santa FAIRLAWN PLAZA 2114 S.W. Chelsea Drive Santa will be visiting the plaza: Every Saturday from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an extra hour on Saturday, Dec. 2 Every Sunday from Nov. 26 to Dec. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday, Dec. 18-22, 3 to 6 p.m.

Pet pictures with Santa will be Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 to 4 p.m.

COFFEE WITH CLAUS! Saturday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to noon PT’s at College Hill, 1635 S.W. Washburn Ave.

WINTERFEST TOPEKA Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

S. Kansas Ave., Downtown Topeka 10TH ANNUAL CANDY CANE HUNT Saturday, Dec. 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Crestview Community Center, 4801 S.W. Shunga Drive SANTA CLAUS VISITS THE TOY STORE Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m.

5300 S.W. 21st St.

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SANTA AT WEAVER’S 901 Massachusetts St. Saturday, Dec. 2, 12:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 23 from noon to 4 p.m.

Every Sunday, Dec. 10, through Dec. 24, 1 to 4 p.m.

SANTA AT THE ELDRIDGE HOTEL Thursday, Dec. 24, 4 to 6 p.m.

701 Massachusetts St. COOKIES WITH SANTA Monday, Nov. 27, 4 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Liberty Hall, 644 Massachussetts St. DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE

HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY AND SANTA RESCUE Friday, Nov. 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

9th and Massachussets St. SANTA SPLASH Saturday, Dec. 9, noon to 12:45 p.m.

Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, Dec. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Community Building, 115 W. 11th St. SANTA PHOTOS AND SHOPPING Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 to 5 p.m.

Van Go, 715 New Jersey St. SANTA’S WORKSHOP Sunday, Dec. 3, 6 to 8 p.m.

Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace BRUNCH WITH SANTA Sunday, Dec. 10, 9 to 11 a.m.

Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace PET PICTURES WITH SANTA Saturday, Dec. 2, noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 to 4 p.m.

Lucky Dog Outfitters, 1027 Massachusetts St. BRUNCH WITH SANTA Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to noon Six Mile Chophouse and Tavern, 4931 W. 6th St. COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA! Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 to 3 p.m.

Abe and Jake’s Landing, 8 E. 6th St.

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SANTA PHOTOS Everday, Friday, Nov. 24 through Dec. 24 Manhattan Town Center Center Court, 100 Manhattan Town Center BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:45 a.m. to noon Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S 3rd St.

NO STONE UNTURNED TLC HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Friday, Dec. 8, 5 to 8 p.m.

No Stone Unturned TLC, 1133 College Ave. Suite E230 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, Dec. 9, 8:45 a.m. to noon Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION: LIGHTING CEREMONY Friday, Nov. 24, 7 to 8 p.m Blue Earth Plaza, 3rd & Leavenworth St. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 to 5 p.m.

Blue Earth Plaza, 3rd & Leavenworth St. SANTA CARES! Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to noon Manhattan Town Center, 100 Manhattan Town Center

ELSEWHERE

SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS ON MAIN STREET Friday, Nov. 24, 6 to 8 p.m.

City Hall, 531 Main St., Seneca SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, Nov. 25, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Marysville Main St., 617 Broadway, Marysville NAUGHTY OR NICE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Lincoln Center Campus, 405 N. 4th St., Marysville SANTA EXPERIENCE Iron Clad Wamego, 427 Lincoln Ave., Wamego Sunday, Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, 1 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10, 1 to 5 p.m.

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light displays

Lawrence prepares for Christmas tradition Topeka Bible Church to move light display indoors

By Kyler Tarwater

Special to The Capital-Journal

Ready or not, Christmas is upon us. Aside from the traditions of spending time with loved ones, very few put much thought into how we plan to embrace the holiday outside the general chaos associated with Christmas shopping and family get-togethers.

This year, why not spend time with loved ones and schedule a tour of the area Christmas lights? The Christmas displays in our area are plentiful if you know where to look.

Grab your significant others, be them friends or family, and prepare to take a break from doing, giving and buying, and take a moment to rest, share and receive.

One of the best ways to do this during the hectic holiday hustle is to jump in your car and take a drive to Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. On Friday, Nov. 24, guests can experience the annual “Santa Rescue,” one of the most unusual, longest-running Christmas traditions Lawrence has to offer.

If you don’t know what a “Santa Rescue” is, you’re not alone.

Many Kansans have yet to take part in this somewhat quirky event where Santa somehow gets stranded on top of Weaver’s Department Store, 901 Massachusetts St., and needs a helping hand. But, it isn’t Rudolph who saves the day — rather, it’s the Lawrence Fire Department and the brave firefighters arriving just in time with their fire truck and ladders, lights flashing as they lower Santa safely back to the ground.

“I’m not exactly sure how long the event has taken place, but I know it began more than 30 years ago, at least,” said Sally Zogry, executive director of Downtown Lawrence, Inc.

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This is an opportunity to stay warm while enjoying the light show indoors, and we get a chance to reach people in a whole new way.” chrissy bolze

Topeka Bible Church

“Former Lawrence mayor Mike Amyx told me his first year to do it was in 1988. But even that wasn’t the beginning.”

Although the origin remains an unknown, it is without question a wonderful way to spend your Black Friday evening.

“Santa is always a highlight,” said Zogry. “But this annual event is an entertainment showcase for a thriving arts community.”

It starts at 5:30 p.m. with Liberty Memorial Central Middle School and their Excalibur choir filling the air with live Christmas music, followed by the Chorale a Capella team from Lawrence High School. You can even catch a glimpse of Belle and Gaston as they step away from Theatre Lawrence — and its future production of “Beauty and the Beast” — as they share a few songs to help ring in the holidays.

In addition to saving Santa, guests can join Lawrence Mayor Leslie Soden as she partners with the Salvation Army on Nov. 24 to officially send forth the bell ringers.

This often overlooked holiday tradition was started in 1891 by Salvation Army captain Joseph McFee in San Francisco.

His hope was to feed the poorest of the poor in the city, and now those red kettles are found across the country. So celebrate

with Soden and remember those less fortunate as you pass by the swinging red kettles, and share a little warmth of your own.

For more information, visit bit.ly/2iXWRQM. Christmas lights also can be found in grand fashion at the Topeka Bible Church, 1135 S.W. College Ave., where for the past decade members and volunteers have organized a synchronized display of music and lights.

For the first time this year, the Topeka Bible Church has brought the outside festivities inside, with an indoor Christmas light spectacle called “Light Show 2.0.” There will be hot cocoa, cookies and glow sticks for the kids, as well as musical performances and a new look at the old Christmas Story — all set to synchronize with a backdrop of Christmas lights.

It’s loud, it’s safe, it’s bright, it’s fun, and the best part is — it’s free.

TBC starts planning its Christmas displays almost as soon as the Christmas leftovers hit the fridge the year before.

“October is when we start really kicking it up a notch with the planning,” said Chrissy Bolze, support staff at the Topeka Bible Church.

And while some might miss the outdoor display they’ve grown accustomed to, Bolze said “this is an opportunity to stay warm while enjoying the light show indoors, and we get a chance to reach people in a whole new way.”

“Light Show 2.0” runs every hour from 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 15-17.

Seating starts about 10 minutes before each show, and afterward guests are welcome to gather in the common area.

For more information, visit discovertbc.com/Christmas.

Contact Kyler Tarwater at kt@tarwater.org.

Chris Neal/The Capital-Journal | 2016 File photograph/The Capital-Journal

Above: Russell Miller, a forester with the city of Lawrence, pulls a string of lights up into a large tree in Lawrence’s South Park as the city prepares for its annual parade and Santa Rescue. Below: A light display at Shawnee Lake from the 19th annual TARC Winter Wonderland.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS IN KC KANSAS CITY November

CITY LIGHTS, mid-November through early January. Several downtown buildings will light up the winter sky. The notable centerpiece is the front facade of the 22-story Marriott Downtown, featuring a synchronized display of 30,000 bulbs and 16.7 million colors.

FALL CONCERTS PRESENTED

BY YOUTH SYMPHONY OF KANSAS CITY, 3 to 4 p.m., 5 to 6 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, Yardley Hall, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park. Performances will include the Debut, Philharmonic, Academy, and Symphony Orchestras. Tickets will be available for general seating, but the event is free. Information: https://youthsymphonykc.org/.

KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE’S “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” November 17 through Dec. 24 (excluding Nov. 26), Spencer Theatre at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets: tickets-center.com or (800) 833-7698. Information: http://kcrep.org/show/a-christmascarol.

“A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS,” Nov. 19 through Dec. 31, The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Ave. Suite 144, Kansas City, Mo. Box office: (816) 474-6552. Information: thecoterie.org.

A LEGENDARY LIGHT SHOW AT LEGENDS OUTLETS, Nov. 19 through early January, 1843 Village West Parkway, Suite C127, Kansas City, Kan. Every 15 minutes, the sprawling shopping center springs to life with thousands of lights synchronized to concert-quality music.

Information: legendsshopping.com or (913) 788-3700.

PLAZA LIGHTS CEREMONY, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. The Plaza Lights have been a Kansas City holiday tradition for more than 80 years. Thousands of lights outline the Spanish-influenced architecture of the Country Club Plaza. Information: countryclubplaza.com CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK AT LONGVIEW LAKE, Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thanksgiving night marks the return of this drive-through winter wonderland — featuring 300,000 lights and 200 animated figures. Information: jacksongov. org.

DOWNTOWN DAZZLE, Nov. 24 through Dec. 31. In its fourth year, Downtown Dazzle offers more than a full month of holiday fun for people of all ages. This multi-media entertainment event, featuring more than 100 different, holiday-themed exhibits, shows, performances and attractions, lighting installations, homes tour and shopping specials in downtown.

WINTERFEST, Nov. 24 through Dec. 31 (weekends and daily starting Dec. 18-23 and Dec. 26-30).

New this year, this immersive holiday experience at Worlds of Fun features holiday cheer that includes spectacular holiday lights and décor, world-class live entertainment, mouth-watering treats and heartwarming experiences. Information: worldsoffun.com.

MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE, Nov. 24 through Jan. 1. The 100foot Mayor’s Christmas Tree is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration at Crown Center Square. Information: crowncenter. com.

HOMETOWN HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE & RECEPTION: Kansas City native Casi Joy, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, Brandmeyer Great Hall & Halzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for

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Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” will be performed Nov. 17 through Dec. 24 at the Spencer Theatre at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo. the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: tickets.kauffmancenter.org or (816) 994-7222 or (816) 994-7223.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER, 7:30 p.m, doors open 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: www.arvestbanktheatre.com. All ages.

December

“THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Calvary University’s Liberty Chapel, 15790 Elmwood Ave., Kansas City, Mo. A Christmas Celebration concert presented by the Calvary University Music Department. Perfect for the entire family, the concert will feature selections from the Calvary Chorale, Men’s Chorale and a variety of Music Students. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 for seniors age 65 and older and students, children age four and under are free. Information: (816) 322-0101.

CANADIAN BRASS: CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE!, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: tickets.kauffmancenter.org or (816) 994-7222.

CELEBRATING THE GREEN, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Peters Theater, William Jewell College, 252 William Jewell College Drive, Liberty, Mo. Jewell Theatre Company and Jazz Band collaborate to present a classic holiday story combining reader’s theatre with live music. Free admission. Donations accepted for the Ghostlight Society Fund.

REZOUND! HANDBELL ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 N.E. Winn Road, Kansas City, Mo. Free admission. Information: (816) 8667464.

REZOUND! HANDBELL ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7

to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Free admission. Information: (816) 866-7464.

27TH ANNUAL CEREMONY OF LESSONS AND CAROLS CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Arupe Hall Auditorium, Rockhurst University, 5400 Forest Ave., Kansas City, Mo. To register attendance to this event, call (816) 501-4828. The concert is free, but those attending are asked to bring a nonperishable food to be donated to area families in need. Parking is free in the garage on Troost Ave. and 52nd St. or in lots accessed through the campus entrance at Troost Ave. and 54th St. CONSERVATORY CHOIRS: A SEASON FOR GIVING, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2, Visitation Catholic Church, 5141 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. The 15th annual choral concert to benefit the Harvesters Community Food Network. Non-perishable food items and monetary contributions to Harvesters will be accepted. Free admission.

THE HOLIDAY CONCERTS, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, St. Paul’s Episcopal, 11 E. 40th St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets available at the door: $30 adults, $25 seniors, students free 10 minutes before curtain. Information: (816) 235-6222.

RUTTER CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT, 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel at Park University, 9700 N.W. River Road, Kansas City, Mo. Suggested donation: $10.

MUSICA SACRA AND ORCHESTRA PRESENTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Arupe Hall Auditorium, Rockhurst University, 5400 Forest Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets: $22 adults, and $12 students and seniors. Available through the Central Ticket Office, (816) 235-6222, online at rockhurst.edu or at the door.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY PRESENTS TUBACHRISTMAS, noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and

Wednesday, Dec. 8, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: tickets.kauffmancenter.org or (816) 218-2639.

THE HOLIDAY CONCERTS, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, Rolling Hills Presbyterian, 9300 Nall, Overland Park. Tickets available at the door: $30 adults, $25 seniors, students free 10 minutes before curtain. Information: (816) 235-6222.

THE KANSAS CITY BALLET PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER,” Dec. 7-24, Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: tickets.kauffmancenter.org or (816) 218-2639 or (816) 931-8993.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY PRESENTS HANDEL’S “MESSIAH,” 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Dec. 8-9, and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: $25 adults and $13 youth, tickets.kauffmancenter.org, (816) 994-7222 or (816) 471-0400.

WHOVILLE HOLIDAYS, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10, and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17. Dress up as a Whoville character and visit the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who in their Whoville home located on the north end of the City Market, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Bring three canned goods for Harvesters or a new, unwrapped toy for The Salvation Army. Free.

“THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER,” with guest MC Kurtis Blow, 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: www. arvestbanktheatre.com. All ages.

BELLS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak, Kansas City, Mo. Join the Kansas City Boys Choir & Kansas City Girls’ Choir as they celebrate the Christmas season.

ELFMAS 2017 WITH SABRINA CARPENTER, 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: www.arvestbanktheatre. com. All ages.

THE KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA: A KANSAS CITY CHRISTMAS, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: tickets. kauffmancenter.org, (816) 994-7222 or (816) 225-4949.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, 7 p.m.

Dec. 15-19; 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: tickets.kauffmancenter.org or (816) 994-7222.

BRUNCH WITH SANTA, 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: www.arvestbanktheatre. com. All ages.

HANDEL’S “MESSIAH,” WITH SPIRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: tickets.kauffmancenter.org or (816) 994-7222.

THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER, 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: www.arvestbanktheatre.com. All ages.

DISNEY IN CONCERT: TIM BURTON’S “THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS,” 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 22, and 1 and 7 p.m.

Saturday,Dec. 23, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets and information: tickets.kauffmancenter.org or (816) 994-7222.

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n TOPEKA HIGH PATRIOTIC CHIMES CONCERT, 6 p.m. Sunday, July 2, Topeka High School front lawn, 800 S.W. 10th. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Sponsored by the THS Historical Society. n GAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: SANTA FE BAND, 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 2,

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Festivalgoers listen to live music at a concert Saturday afternoon as part of the Rotary Freedom Festival on S. Kansas Avenue in downtown Topeka. Smooth Tones, The Skirts, Maria The Mexican and Kelly Hunt entertained the crowds Saturday afternoon and evening.

The event begins at 3 p.m. Dec. 31 and runs through the first day of 2018. With a handful of bands, entertainment, food, and more it’s really like four parties in one.

Details at bit.ly/2ATIioW.

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n THE TOPEKA SANTA FE BAND, 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, Grace Community Church, 310 E. 8th St., Overbrook. Free performance, donations accepted. n STIEFEL THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: THE AVETT BROTHERS, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 151 S. Santa Fe Ave., Salina.

Tickets: $77-$89. Information: (785) 827-1998 or http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/. n THE MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY BAND, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 6, Koester House Museum Gardens, 919 Broadway St., Marysville. n EMPORIA MUNICIPAL BAND: MUSIC OF THE BIG TOP & BIG SCREEN, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6, Fremont Park, 4th Avenue and Union Street, Emporia. n PRAIRIE BAND CASINO & RESORT: VILLAGE PEOPLE, 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 8, Great Lakes Ballroom, 12305 150th Road, Mayetta. Tickets: general admission, $30-$35, prairieband.com.

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2017 Must be Christmas 21 or older.Boutique, Craft & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 1, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2, Manchester Building, Parlors 203 and 206, Aldersgate Village, 7220 S.W. Asbury Drive, Topeka.

Residents have prepared wonderful baked goods and created one-of-akind hand-crafted items. Information: (785) 478-9440. Proceeds benefit Good Samaritan Fund.

The Sixth annual Nativities and Noels, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2; and 3 to 7 p.m., lawrence Sunday, Dec. 3, Topeka Stake Center n THE BOTTLENECK: of The Church of Jesus ChristWHETof LatterHAN — GOOD TOUR,Road. with day Saints, 2401NIGHTS S.W. Kingsrow support from Opia, 9 View about 700Bearson nativitiesand from all over p.m., doorslisten opento 8live p.m., Wednesthe world, Christmas muday, Oct.enjoy 4, 737 Newrefreshments.

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Tickets, $16-$18,Friday, on sale Bazaar and Luncheon, Friday, June 30, www.ticketfly.

Dec. 1, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9th com.

All ages.Topeka.

Information: www. and Fillmore, Booths open thebottlenecklive.com.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Crafts, gift items,

on sale

The Joys of Christmas, 3:30 p.m., doors open 2:45600 p.m.,S.W. Sunday, Amphitheater, 6th Nov. St. Free 26, First United Methodist Church, admission, donations accepted.

946nVermont, Lawrence.KICKOFF Information: FREE HOLIDAY www.tandyreussner.com.

Free.

CONCERT FEATURING JC THE Cornerstone Familyformerly Schools’of NEW KING OF FUNK, Choral Concert, 7 p.m.Sunday, Tuesday, The GapFall Band, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 2, 28,S.E. in the sanctuary at First July 12th and Washington, United Methodist Church, 600 S.W. at the East Topeka Renaissance Topeka Blvd., Songs straight District.

FreeTopeka. vendors. from scripture ushering in nthe SPIRIT OF and KANSAS BLUES Christmas will be featured.

No admisFESTIVAL 2017, from 11 a.m. to 10 sion. All invited.July 4, Lake Shawnee. p.m.

Tuesday, Cantus: Three TalesFrank of ChristPerformers: Dan Bliss, Ace mas, 7:30 Wednesday, Nov. 29, Band, Benp.m.

Miller Band, Southern Main Auditorium, Lied Center, 1600 Avenue, Duke Robillard, Hurricane Stewart Drive, Lawrence.

InformaRuth guest guitarists Bart Walker, tion andJames tickets:&lied.ku.edu or (785) Teresa Rhythm Tramps, 864-2787. and Mark & The Sharks “Allman Larry Gatlin andInformation: the Gatlin Brothers Tribute.”

Brothers Hits & Christmas Show, www.topekabluessociety.org.

Free with specialPet guest Billy Dean, 7:30 admission. friendly.

Sponsored p.m.Topeka Wednesday, 29, Topeka by BluesNov. Society donations.

Performing Arts Center, 214 S.E. n THE TOPEKA SANTA FE8th Ave., Topeka. $29-$49, (800) BAND, 5 p.m.Tickets: Saturday, July 8, 745-3000Nazarene or ticketmaster.com.

Oakland Church, Family of the KSU Gardens Day,Friends 939 N.E. Oakland Ave. Free Poinsettia anddonations Amaryllisaccepted.

Sale, performance, noon 5:30 MINUTE p.m. Wednesday, Nov.THE ntoLAST FOLK AT 29, and 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, JAYHAWK CONCERT SERIES: QuinlanMCCUTCHEON Visitor Center, 1500 Denison JOHN WITH JED Ave., Manhattan.

Information: ZEPLIN, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday,(785) July 8, 532-6170. Theatre main stage, 720 Jayhawk Cookies, 10:30 a.m.

S.W.Holiday Jackson.

Tickets:9 to $30, www.

Thursday, Nov. 30, Shawnee North lastminutefolk.org.

Community Center, 300 N.E. 43rd St. The Topeka and Shawnee County lawrence Public Library will provide the cookies, n THE GRANADA THEATER: icing and decorations, you provideREGthe #LIVEONMASS2: LAWRENCE creativity. call Shawnee GAE FESTTo—register, THE WAILERS,with North atguests (785) 286-0676.

Adults. special Page 7, The Rhythm “The(Dylan Best Christmas Pageant Project Bassett Percussion 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov.Sunday, 30 and &Ever!,” friends), 6 to 11:59 p.m.

Friday, and 3 and 6 p.m.St.SaturJuly 2, Dec. 10201;Massachusetts Free day, Dec. 2, Lawrence Center, 940 show, suggested foodArts donation for New Hampshire Just Food or $5.St., AllLawrence. ages. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors, and $10 students. Information: lawrenceartscenManhaTTan ter.org. n ARTS IN THE PARK: VOCAL TRASH, 8 p.m. Friday, July 7, Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park, 1101 Fremont St. Information: (785) 5872727 or http://www.mhkprd.com.

Christmas Craft Show & Bake n 9AAAAAAMANHATTAN Sale, a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and MUNICIPAL 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec.BAND, 1-2, Cottages of ToTuesday, July 4, Larry Norvell Band peka, 620 N.W. Lyman Road, Topeka.

Shell in City Park, 1101 Fremont Handmade gifts, Christmas decor, St. Information: (785) homemade goodies and587-2727 Nutcrackeror http://www.mhkprd.com.

baked goods, Sweet Shop, and “The Cookie Walk.” Luncheon 11 a.m. to noon. Dine in or carryout. Luncheon tickets: $8 adults, and $3 for children under 12. All profits will be donated to charities and mission projects.

Third annual Light Up Marysville Christmas Lighting Contest, Dec. 1-24. Information: https://www. facebook.com/visitmarysville/.

Christmas Tree Lane, Friday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Jan. 7. Drive down Buckeye and 3rd in Abilene and see Topeka hundreds of tiny decorated Christmas nlining HELEN THEATER: trees theHOCKER streets. Information: “HOLES,”

by Louis Sachar, adapted (785) 263-2231. for the stage form his novel of the same name, performed by the Bath Gage Park Baptist Church HoliHouse Players, a troupe of 14- to day Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 18-year-olds, 2 p.m. Sunday, July Dec. 2, 3601 S.W. 10th St. Lunch served 2 (closes), Helen Hocker Theater, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade chili, in Gage Park. Tickets: $13 ($11 chicken noodle soup. Booths with children 11 and younger). 251-5990. food and craft items. Enter to win the www.helenhockertheater.com.

“Starburst” Contribution Quilt. One n TOPEKA CIVIC THEATRE ticket for $1, six tickets for $5. Informa& ACADEMY STUDIO SERIES: tion: (785) 272-7771.

“HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL,” Kansa Prairie Annual Quilt book, music and lyrics by Kevin Show and Holiday Open House, 9 Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Oskabased on the film written by loosa Middle School Library, 404 Park Daniel Waters, 2 p.m. Sunday, July St., Oskaloosa. A snowflake quilt, “No 2 (closes), Oldfather Theatre, TCT, Two Alike,” given away in a drawing.

3028 S.W. 8th. Warning: Contains Tickets for a chance to win the quilt strong adult language and adult themes. Tickets: $15 plus tax and facility fee. 357-5211. www.topekacivictheatre.com. n TOPEKA CIVIC THEATRE & ACADEMY MAIN STAGE SERIES: “DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,” music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, based on the 1991 film of the same name, opens Friday, July 7, closes Sunday, Aug. 13, with 16 evening shows, with optional dinner theater on Fridays and Saturdays, and five Sunday matinees, with optional brunches, Sheffel Theatre, in TCT, 3028 S.W. 8th. Tickets: $25 ($20 full-time students). Dinner: $19 ($17.50 children 12 and younger or seniors 60 and older). Sunday brunch: $13 ($9 children 12 and younger). 357-5211. www.topekacivictheatre.com.

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n KANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE: “NEXT TO NORMAL,” 7:30 p.m. July 7, 8, 14 and 15, and at 2:30 p.m. July 9 and 16 (closes) on Stage Too! in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre at Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith

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Tickets: $20 forS.W. adults, $19 Drive.

Admission: for senior citizensFree. and KU faculty Holiday Extravaand2017 staff,Lawrence and $10 for students ganza, 9 a.m. to p.m. Saturday and and children.

KU4ticket offices and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, Sports Pavilion online at www.kutheatre.com OR Lawrence at Rock Chalk Park,at100(785) Rock call the University Theatre Chalk Ln., Lawrence.

864-3982 and the Lied Center at Annual Holiday Craft Fair, 10 (785) 864-ARTS. Adult language a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2, Sterl Hall,for 619all and may not be appropriate N. Rogers, Abilene. Information: (785) audiences.

263-4570.

Sights & Sounds of Christmas, elsewhere noon Dec. 2, Atchison. nSaturday, GREAT PLAINS THEATRE: Children’s activities, holiday July cheer2, “GYPSY,” 2 p.m. Sunday, and plenty of excitement, carriage Wednesday, July 5, 7:30 p.m. rides, sleighand rides, face July painting, Thursday Friday, 6-7, 2 entertainment lightedJuly Christmas and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8, 2 Parade, 5:30 p.m. http:// p.m.

Sunday, JulyInformation: 9 (closes), 401 visitatchison.com/events/fall_winter/.

Cottage Ave., Abilene. Step into the 1 to 5 p.m.to Saturday, lifeIce of aSculpting, woman desperate make 2, Festivaleven of Lights Grounds itDec. in showbiz, if she has to use in Blue Earth Plaza, 3rd St.,puts her daughters to do315it!S.Gypsy www. aManhattan. coy smile Free. of theInformation: faces of family mhkfestivaloflights.com. and fame, winking at the audience Christmas all Seventh the while.annual Tickets: $15-$32.50.

Tea Party, 1:30 p.m.263-4574 Saturday, or Dec. Information: (785) 2, Abilene’s Victorian Inn, 820 N.W. info@greatplainstheatre.com.

3rd St., Abilene. Reservations: (785) 263-7774.

Pool Tournament and Fund Raiser, 3:45 p.m. to close Saturday, Dec. 2, Mikey’s, 6021 E. US-24 highway, Suite A, Rossville. Join the men of The Bearded Sinners Beard Club in a Beard 4 Toys Drive, and adopting families for Christmas to give them the best Christmas Holiday they can have.

41st annual Holiday Homes Tour, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Abilene.

Tickets: $10, available from the Topeka Abilene Convention &PG, Visitors n “Zootopia,” 2 to Bureau 4 p.m. and the July historical society.

Friday, 7, Topeka andInformation: Shawnee Abilene CVB, 263-2231 or (800) County Public(785) Library, Marvin Audi569-5915. torium 101BC, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Night of Christmas Magic, 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, downtown lawrence Abilene, 201 N.W. 2ndARTS St., Abilene. n LAWRENCE CENTER Celebrate Christmas with family and FREE STATE FESTIVAL: Lawrence friends on Night Christmas Arts Center Mainof Stage, 940Magic.

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by Stephen Second annual Tour, Wallace Pruitt, 3 toCandlelight 5 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m.2.Saturday, Tallgrass July ScreeningDec. will2,be followed by National miles aPrairie Q&A with the Preserve, director, two screennorth ofand Strong City on Kansas State writer, actors: Joicie Appell, Highway 177and (thePaul FlintFellers.

Hills National Laura Kirk After Scenic Byway). All activities are free,for the filmmaker Q&A, stay around reservations are required this abutfollow-up conversation onfor senior event, (620)Tickets: 273-8494$8,(hithttp://www.

0). Informaresources. tion: Facebook page http://www. freestatefestival.org. facebook.com/NPS.TallgrassPrairie SHORT FILM PROGRAM, 6 to www.nps.gov/tapr, email 8, website p.m. Sunday, July 2. Tickets: $8, tapr_interpretation@nps.gov, or call A http://www.freestatefestival.org. showcase of shorts featuring films (620) 273-8494. made in Kansas Ashley Davis and withbeyond: special guest • “Rabbits,” Patrick ClemLunasa, An Irish by Christmas, 7:30 ent. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and Tuesday, 1200,” byPavilion, Kalee Forsythe.

Dec.• “E 5, Lied Center Lied • “Lost

by Shane Center, 1600Bucolic,” Stewart Drive, Lawrence.

Howard.

Information and tickets: lied.ku.edu or • “For Sale,” by Savannah Rodgers.

• “From Ashes to Immortality,” by Eric Hyde.

• “Passive AgressiviTV,” by Jordan Horsch.

• “Croissant,” by Marius Conrotto.

• “Out Here in Kansas,” by Adam Knapp. n LIBERTY HALL CINEMA, 644 Massachusetts, Lawrence, show times for Sunday through Thursday, July 2-8: • “The Hero,” R for drug use, language and some sexual content, 1:15 and 6:55 p.m. Sunday, 6:55 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 1:15 and 6:55 p.m. Thursday, in the Little Theater; 4:05 and 9:25 p.m.

Sunday and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, in the Main Theater (wheelchair accessible).

• “Norman,” R for some language, 3:50 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, in the Little Theater; 6:40 p.m.

Sunday and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, in the Main Theater (wheelchair accessible).

• “Paris Can Wait,” PG for

(785) 864-2787. thematic elements, smoking and McCain Holiday 11 some language, 9:10Home p.m.Tour, Sunday a.m. Monday, to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. and 3, Manhatand Wednesday Thurstan. Money will support day, in the raised Little Theater; 1:30McCain p.m.

Auditorium’s education and outreach Sunday and Thursday, in the Main activities.(wheelchair Tickets: $20 accessible). in advance or Theater $25Tickets: at the door, at several $10 available ($9 students with Manhattan business outlets.

InformaID; $8 children 11 and younger and tion: Julie60Keenan, tour committee seniors and older).

Matinee chair, koenigkeenan@gmail.com or ($7 prices (shows before 6 p.m.); $8 (210) 875-7456. children and seniors). (785) 749Annual Abilene Municipal Band 1972. www.libertyhall.net.

Holiday Concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Eisenhower Visitors Center Auditorium, 200 S.E. 4th St., Abilene.

Listen to great Christmas classics performed by the Abilene Municipal Band. Information: (785) 263-6700.

Marshall County Community Choir Christmas Cantata, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 3, United Methodist Church, 1500 North St., Marysville. The Marshall County Community Choir will present a Christmas Cantata — Joseph M. Martin’s “The Song Heard ‘Round the World.” Enjoy a journey of carols Topeka andnfolkSunday, songs incorporating narration July 2: DI-DON and scriptureTopeka as it shares the beloved SQUARES, (Tecumseh), Christmas Croco Hall,story.

6115 S.E. U.S. Hwy. 40, Holiday Homes Tour, p.m.

Diana “Rose” Wagner [S],5 Donnell Sunday,[R], Dec.3 to 3, Lawrence.

Welch 5:30 p.m. Cost: Main-$20.

Tickets: healthcareaccess.org/holidaystream, Rounds & Lines with Plus homes-tour.

FreeUnder holidayGod shop, bake tip, One Nation (Note sale and basket beginning Different Time,giveaway afternoon dance) at 11Monday, a.m. Dec.July 3, Smith at 3: DICenter & DON Brandon Woods,(Mainstream 4730 Brandon Woods WORKSHOP, WorkTerrace, Lawrence. shop), Topeka (Tecumseh), Croco Holiday Vespers, 2:3040, andDiana 7:30 Hall, 6115 S.E. U.S. Hwy. p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 3, Main Auditorium, Wagner [S], 7 to 9 p.m., Workshop LiedNew Center, StewartDancDrive, for and1600 Returning Lawrence.

Information and tickets: ers; and FRIENDSHIP ROUNDS, lied.ku.eduPaola, or (785)Paola 864-2787.

(Rounds), Senior LOL Christmas by Center, 121 W. Weapresented St., Pam Young, TopekaTosio Bible& Church Women’s MinStash Guest [R], 7 to 9:30 istry,PH featuring Connie Hall, p.m.

2 to 4, comedian Red, White & Blue 6:30 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., Monday Dance. andnTuesday, 4-5, 1101 DANCES, S.W. CROCODec. COUNTRY andThursday, 1135 S.W. College 6Mulvane to 9 p.m.

July 6, Ave. Croco Free tickets in advance.

Information: Hall, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway, Te(785) 234-5545, www.discovertbc. cumseh.

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Holiday Party!, 6 to 7:30 p.m. n INTERNATIONAL FOLK Wednesday, Dec. 6,2 Moburts, DANCE GROUP, to 4 p.m.Inc., 820 S. Kansas, 2637 Topeka. theSt. season Sundays, S.E.‘Tis 41st Free and for holiday parties. Learn to makeor a open to everyone.

No partners variety of fantastic finger foods and experience needed. Information: dips, perfect for any holiday soiree.

215-0968.

Cost: $30. Information: moburts.com or (785) 806-3025. elsewhere McCain Performance n Thursday, July 6: Series CAMPING presents “AOFCharlie Brown SQUARES KANSAS, Her-Christmas,” 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 207 rington, Camping at Fairgrounds, McCain Auditorium, 1501Social Goldstein Herrington Free Fair, Cir., Manhattan. Tickets: $16-$45, (785) Camping.

532-6428 or mccain@k-state.edu. n Friday, July 7: CAMPING Topeka OF Women’s Connection SQUARES KANSAS, Her“CelebrateCamping Christmas” Luncheon, rington, at Fairgrounds, 11:30 a.m. toFree 1:30 p.m.

Dec. Herrington Fair, Thursday, Social Camp7, Topeka ing; and and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th, Topeka.

Resn SHAWNEE SWINGERS, Topeka ervations: Prepay of lunch, $14, (Tecumseh), Crococost Hall, 6115 S.E.

by Friday, 1. Information: U.S. Hwy.Dec. 40, Tom Roper [S],Kim, 224-5268.

No charge program, Lalla Steenbock [R],for 7:30 p.m. and all women invited.

Mainstream, Rounds, Lines, & Plus Lions Club tip,The TomAuburn Roper Special, (NoHoliday Free Shopping(Only Spree, 5:30this to 8month). p.m.

Passes), dance Thursday, Dec. 7, Auburn Center, n Saturday, July 8:Civic CAMPING 1020 N. Washington, Auburn.

SQUARES OF KANSAS, Her-Free to rington, Camping at Fairgrounds, Herrington Fair; andonn8D CALENDARFree continues HAPPY TIME SQUARES, Lawrence, First Methodist Church West Campus, 867 U.S. Hwy. 40 (West 6th St.), Vic Perry [S], Vernon Nelson [R], Judy Broers [L], 7:15 p.m. Plus, 8 p.m. Mainstream, Rounds & Lines, Vic Perry Appreciation Day, Casual Attire (only dance once a month).

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Christmas Wonderland Crafts and Vendor Festival, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 19, Nemaha County Community Center, 1500 Community Drive, Suite 1, Seneca. Information: Susie Lueger, 336-1934. Lunch available.

BeBop Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 19, Anderson Building, Lyon County Fairgrounds, Industrial Topeka Road, Emporia. A fun exciting holiday n ABIGAIL’S GRILL & BAR, market.

Concessions and food onsite.

3701 S.W. Plaza Drive: Karaoke, Indoor climate controlled spacious 9 p.m.

Saturdays. 246-6866. building. n AJ’S NY PIZZERIA, S.W. 2017 Lawrence Holiday1930 Bazaar, Westport Drive: Triviaholiday Live, prefeaturing gift vendors, music sented Challenge Entertainment, and foodbyconcessions, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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FreeBAR, and 1417 Sunday open S.W. to the6th: public.

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Karaoke, 10 to 11Holiday p.m. Sunday, 26th annual Open July 2; Secret Song Show, Karaoke, WednesHouse & Craft 11 a.m. to 4 day, July 5; Throwback Thursdays, p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, Barbs Country Thursday, Blinded

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Saturday, July Karaoke,American Sundays Sunday, Nov. 19,8;Marysville and Wednesdays.

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by Families PIGSKIN’S SPORTS BAR, First of Marshall County. 2833 S.W.The 29th, in the Brookwood Center: Lecompton Community Groovy Girl Karaoke & DJ, 9 p.m.

Pride Theater Group presents to 1“The a.m.Real Fridays; Open micofwith CleveHousewives Cricket land Blues, 7 to 10 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 19, Lecompton Comn THE RAIL, 401 N.E. munity PrideBRASS Building, 327 Elmore St. Emmett: Trivia with Aimee, Reservations required, limited7:30 seating, p.m.

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1 p.m. dinner served. Show only 1:45 THEopen, BURGER p.m.ndoors 2 p.m.STAND, show. 1601 S.W.Interfaith Lane: Karaoke, 9 p.m.CommuSaturof Topeka’s days; Free pool andService, pingpong, 8 to nity Thanksgiving 7 p.m.

11 p.m. Wednesdays; TriviaEpiscopal night, 8 Sunday, Nov. 19, St. David’s to 11 p.m.

Thursdays.

783-8900.

Church, 3916 S.W. 17th St., Topeka. n THE FOX, 118 S.W.will Theme: “ForCELTIC the Children,” which 8th Ave.: The Second Saturday Outfeature several children’s choirs, other door Series: The from Tippers, music,Concert poetry, and prayers rep7:30 to 9:30ofp.m., thedifferent Donkey resentatives someand of the Show, from in 10Topeka. p.m. toRefreshments 12:30 a.m. faith groups Saturday, 8. 235-2138. and displaysJuly about different faith n THE DUGOUT, groups will be available1545 afterS.W. the Fairlawn Road: Karaoke, 9 p.m. service. Information: 554-8068. to 1DIY a.m.Holiday FridaysGifts and and Saturdays.

Decora273-8430. tions, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. FACES

BY MAYFIELD, 802 N. 20,n Marvin Auditorium 101C, Topeka Kansas Ave., in the NOTO Arts and Shawnee County Library, 1515DisS.W. trict: First Friday Friday, 10th. Learn to makeArtwalk, terrific holiday July 7; Big Boyz Band, 8 p.m. decorations, cardsParty and gifts using July 8; Arron Price,found fromobjects 11 a.m.and to recycled materials, 2other p.m.things Fridays.

380-1667. around the house. Take n some FLAMINGO BARand & GRILL, home great ideas a finished 2335 N.W. Clay: Delta Haze, and item (or more). Materials provided.

Crossroad 7 to at 11 tscpl.org/ p.m. Friday, Registration2017, required July 7, birthday party; Classic register.

Invasion, 9 p.m.

1 a.m.

ArtLabfrom Giving Tree,toNov. 22 Saturday, July22,8;Mulvane KaraokeArtwith through Dec. Museum, Daren & Randy 7 toBring 11 p.m.

1700 S.W. College,Live!, Topeka. an art Sundays Tuesdays; Jam giving Night, supply to and decorate the ArtLab from 8 p.m.

Mondays tree. The gift to willmidnight be used for the free and Wednesdays; One art activities offeredKaraoke at the Mulvane Night StandArtLab. with Patty, 7 to 11 p.m.

Art Museum Information: Thursdays.

783-2881.

670-1124 or wwww.washburn.edu/ n GAYLE’S, 600 N.W. Paramore mulvance.

St.:The The50th Phaders, from 9 p.m. to 1 annual Community a.m.

Friday, July 7, $5 cover; Thanksgiving Dinner, noon to 2The p.m.Big Rick Soul Nov. Band23,(formerly Sold Out), Thursday, Agriculture Hall, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, July 8, $5 cover; Free Pool, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; Karaoke with Daren & Randy Live!, from 7 p.m. to midnight Mondays. (785) 232-5511. n THE HOOKAH HOUSE TOPEKA, 1507 S.W. 21st, Suite 201: Karaoke, 9 p.m. Tuesdays; Pajama night, Wednesdays. 286-7003. n J&J GALLERY BAR, 917 N. Kansas Ave.: Jars & Jams open mic, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. most Thursdays.

581-0689. n THE KICKSTART SALOON, 2521 N. Kansas Ave.: Memorial Run for Robin Schoen, 1 p.m. $10 per person, and Evolution, 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 8. A covered dish would be appreciated. Proceeds will go to her family. 230-7581. n THE LAZY TOAD, 5331 S.W. 22nd Place, in Fairlawn Plaza: Da’ Coots will host Jam Night, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. 272-8623. n MATRYYOSHKA TATTOO, 902 N. Kansas Ave., in the NOTO Arts District: First Friday Artwalk, Friday, July 7. 408-1501. n MOODS, 816 N. Kansas Ave., in the NOTO Arts District: First Friday Artwalk, Friday, July 7.

Kansas Expocentre, 1 Expocentre 207-2911.

Drive, The meal is free to n Topeka.

NORSEMEN BREWING anyone who would to attend.

COMPANY, 830 N.like Kansas Ave.,Toin volunteer, in one ofFirst twoFriday ways: the NOTO sign Artsup District: by visitingfeatured the Topeka Rescue Mission Artwalk, artist Brian Broxwebsite at5 www.trmonline.org or by7. terman, to 11 p.m. Friday, July calling783-3999. the missionwww.norsemenat (785) 354-1744.

(785) Black Friday Sale, 10 a.m. to brewingco.com.

6 p.m.

Friday,CHICAGO Nov. 24, Chandler n OLD PIZZA & TAPBooktique, Topeka and ShawneeRoad: ROOM, 1231 S.W. Wanamaker CountyLive, Library, 1515 S.W.by10th, Topeka.

Trivia presented Challenge Books will be half-price Entertainment, 9 p.m.(excluding Tuesdays.

Collectibles). Don’t miss out on this 273-5522. opportunity to buy wonderful n PHILIP BILLARD VFWand POST affordable readers.

NO. 1650,gifts 3110forS.W. Huntoon: May YourCountry, Days Be7 Merry & Downright to 10 p.m.

Bright, SantaJuly and5,Mrs. Wednesday, lowerClaus lounge; Arrive,Night, 6 p.m. Yesterday Friday, Nov.Band, 24, Main Ladies 7 to Street, visit with chil10 p.m.Seneca.

Friday,They July will 7, lower lounge. dren and hear wish lists 6 to 8 p.m.

VFW members and their guests. at City Hall. Each child visiting the Claus’ 235-9073. willn beQUINTON’S given a goodyBAR bag. &The Main DELI, StreetS.W. Christmas lights be Tuesday lit at 6 4121 Huntoon: Q’swill Live p.m. Shopping 8 p.m. cocoa Bluesday, openuntil blues jam,Hot8 p.m. and popcornTrivia at United & Trust.by Tuesdays; Live,Bank presented FestivalEntertainment, of Lights Celebration, Challenge 7 p.m.

Nov. 24 throughKaraoke, Jan. 1, Blue Wednesdays; 10 Earth p.m.

Plaza, ColoradoPong St., Manhattan.

The 10 Wednesdays; tournaments, fifth annual event215-8172. introduces the p.m.

Thursdays. holiday season with Christmas n SERENDIPITY, 820 N.lights Kanand Ave., decorations. sas in the NOTO Arts District: Seventh Run/ First Friday annual Artwalk,Jingle fromBell 4 p.m.

Walk, 8:30Friday, a.m., registration 7:45 to 2 a.m.

July 7. 806-0604. a.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, Osage Middle www.serendipitytopeka.com.

School entrance, 5th and California, n SKINNY’S SPORTS BAR Osage City.4016 Registration fee: $25.DJ & GRILL, S.W. Huntoon: Proceeds10benefit the Warmth Fun. Meets, p.m. Fridays; DJ Mark, Information: Angie, (785) 215-5497 10 p.m. Saturdays; Karaoke with Lamont, 9:30 p.m. Thursdays. call or text.

273-1905.

A Very “Merry”sville Christmas n SPECK’S & GRILL, 2105 Opening, 9 a.m. BAR to 2 p.m.

Saturday, S.W. Mission Funday Nov. 25.

JingleAve.: Run —Sunday 1 Mile Run/5K Jam, 7 p.m. with hosts beginning at Sundays, the Pony Express Statue Charlie AndrewParade Barber. at 9 a.m.;Barber Santa’sand Christmas 272-9749. at 10:30 a.m. from 4th St. to 9th St. n UNCLE Stagecoach BO’S, lowerRides level,after on Broadway.; Ramada Hotel and the parade at 9th andConvention Broadway until Center, 420 S.E.Santa 6th:atKALO with noon; and Visit his house Polly O’Keary 8 p.m., the after the paradeopening, — enter through doors openuntil 6:302 p.m., Friday, July West Arbor p.m. Information: 7; Platinum Express, 8 p.m., doors https://www.facebook.com/visitopen 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 8. marysville/.

Tickets: in advance, the Santa$10 Paws, featuring$12 pet at photos door; Blues9:30 society getSat$2 with Santa, a.m.members to 1:30 p.m. discount.

Advance tickets available urday, Nov. 25, Orscheln Farm & Home, at www.brownpapertickets.com.

1023 S. Washington St., Junction City.

234-4317.

Cost: $7 perwww.unclebos.com. photo. Information: (785) n THE WHEEL BARREL, 925 N. 238-8751.

Kansas Ave.: Mantra Tonic, noon Old-Fashioned Christmas at to 2The p.m.

Sunday, July 2.cookie 89-6767.

Ranch, featuring making, n WILD HORSE SALOON, 3249 music, ornament making, storytelling S.W. Topekarides, Blvd.: Karaoke & dance and wagon noon to 4 p.m.

Saturparty, 8 p.m. to closePrairie Sundays. day, Nov. 25, Tallgrass National 267-3545.

Preserve, 2480 B K-177 highway in Strong City. Free. (620) 273-8494. elsewhere Second annual Christmas Stroll, EMMETT: DRY CREEKBED 2 ton6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 25, downSALOON, 510 Information: Main St.: Karaoke town Atchison. http:// with Daren & Randy Live!, from 8 visitatchison.com/event/christmasp.m. stroll/.to midnight Thursday, July 6; Delta Haze, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

“Snowmen — Past & Present” Saturday, July25-26, 8, street dance, free display, Nov. Lee Dam Center no Fireworks, vendors, for cover.

Fine Art, 201 S. 9thfood St., Marysville. grocery racing and to other Santacart House, 10 a.m.

1 p.m. activities throughout the 9day Saturday, Nov. 25, and Dec. andand 16; night. and 10 (785) a.m. to868-2004.

2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. n LAWRENCE: 2, Commercial Street THE Mall, BOTTLEAtchison.

NECK: HENRY & THE INVISIBLES, Information: (800) 234-1854.

9 p.m., 8 p.m., Thurs21st doors annualopen Organ Vespers Conday, 6, 737 New Hampshire. cert,July Tandy Reussner and Friends, Tickets, $9, at the door. All ages.

Information: www.thebottlenecklive.com. n ROSSVILLE: MIKEY’S BAR & GRILL, 205 N.E. US-24 highway: Karaoke with Daren & Randy Live!, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, July 7.

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Calendar: Holiday list continued Continued from 7D the public. Concessions available and provided by the Lions Club. Information or how to be a vendor: Mary Adkins, 256-7274, or marycatkeeper@ gmail.com. Proceeds from booths and concessions benefit Lions service projects in support of children and those in need.

Decades Rewind, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 7, Main Auditorium, Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence.

Tickets: (785) 864-2787 or lied.ku.edu.

Fundraiser and Auction, 8 p.m. to close Thursday, Dec. 7, The Dry Creek Bed Saloon, 521 Main St., Emmett. Join the Bearded Sinners Beard Club in a Beard 4 Toys Drive and an Auction to help adopting families for Christmas.

Making holiday decorations and gifts, with the help of artists, Lee Dam Center for Fine Art, 201 S. 9th St., Marysville. Sessions: Dec. 7, Christmas centerpiece, led by Melissa Bruna, register by Nov. 24.; and Dec. 14, cookie decorating and gifts in a jar, led by Tami Antoine and Stephanie McClung, register by Nov. 30. Cost: $30 for per class, includes materials and supplies.

Pre-registration required at marshallcountyarts.org, marshallcountyarts@ gmail.com or 713-2251.

Annual Holiday Cookie Walk & Bake Sale to benefit Topeka’s Ronald McDonald House, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, Ronald McDonald House, 825 S.W. Buchanan St., Topeka.

Homemade cookies and candies $5 per dozen. Specialty cookies, cupcakes, cakes, pies and breads individually priced. All proceeds will support keeping families close to their hospitalized children. Information or to donate baked goods: Mindee Reece, mindee@ rmhcneks.org or (785) 235-6852.

Martyn Lucas Christmas Concert: “One Night at Christmas,” 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, Weaver Hotel, 126 S. Kansas, in Waterville. After a successful musical residency in Marshall County two years ago, he is coming back. Lucas played the title role in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” at London’s Covent Garden. Tickets are $15 each and available at the Marysville Chamber of Commerce, CJ Express East & West, and the Weaver Hotel. There is limited seating. Martyn Lucas is sponsored by the Marshall County Arts Cooperative.

Lindsey Stirling: Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour, 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 8, Main Auditorium, Lied

Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence.

Tickets and information: lied.ku.edu or (785) 864-2787.

Cookie Walk, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 9, Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, 3501 S.W. Wanamaker. All homemade cookies. Cost: $6 per pound. Proceeds benefit missions. Information: (785) 273-2248.

Children’s Shopping Spree, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Garfield Shelter House, 1600 N.E. Quincy, Topeka. Admission: $1 for visitors ages 12 and over.

Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Santa Train, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Abilene Smoky Valley Train Depot, 200 S.E. 5th St., Abilene. Ticket Price: $10 (all ages). Limited seating.

The Abilene Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a holiday train ride with the Abilene Smoky Valley Railroad Association. Register by calling: (785) 263-7266.

Family Christmas Carnival, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Manhattan.

Information: https://www.mhkfestivaloflights.com/events.

10th annual Candy Cane Hunt, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Crestview Community Center, 4801 S.W. Shunga Drive. Admission: $3 per person.

Martyn Lucas Christmas Concert: “One Night at Christmas,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Lee Dam Center for Fine Art, 201 S. 9th St., Marysville.

Af Lucas played the title role in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” at London’s Covent Garden. Tickets are $15 each and available at the Marysville Chamber of Commerce, CJ Express East & West, and the Weaver Hotel, 126 S. Kansas, in Waterville.

The 26th annual Leavenworth Candlelight Vintage Homes Tour, Sunday, Dec. 10, Leavenworth. Revisit the past in historic Leavenworth for the homes tour. Tickets can be reserved online at www.leavenworthhistory.org, with a pre-tour donation of $15 or $20 at the Carroll Mansion Museum, 1128 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, on day of tour. Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Memorial Book to leave a message available on the National Compassionate Friends website wwww. compassionatefriends.org.

McCain Performance

Series presents Dianne Reeves, Christmas Time is Here, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 207 McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Cir., Manhattan.

Tickets: $19-$79, (785) 532-6428 or mccain@k-state.edu.

Topeka Symphony Orchestra, “Capitol Federal Holiday Concert,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, White Concert Hall, Washburn University, S.W. 17th St., Topeka. Includes the Academy Award-winning short animated film, “The Snowman,” accompanied by the TSO. Tickets: www.topekasymphony.org or (785) 232-2032.

Ladies Night Out, 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 14, Atchison. Atchison’s unique collection of shops and eateries will have one-night-only specials, samples, tastings, giveaways and other excitement just in time for the holiday season. Information: http://visitatchison.com/events/ ladies-night-out/.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, Main Auditorium, Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence. Tickets and information: lied.ku.edu or (785) 864-2787.

McCain Performance Series presents Flint Hills Children’s Choir, “O Holy Night: Christmas Around the World,” 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 207 McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Cir., Manhattan.

Tickets: $10-$20, (785) 532-6428 or mccain@k-state.edu.

Topeka Festival Singers: “All Is Calm,” Monday, Dec. 18, White Concert Hall, Washburn University, S.W. 17th St., Topeka. They will sing beloved carols and songs of the season in a program that celebrates the glory of the holiday season. In music by composers both modern and ancient, texts both sacred and secular, and melodies both familiar and newly composed. Tickets: $5$25, (785) 267-3500 or TopekaFestivalSingers.org.

Compassionate Friends Topeka Chapter Memorial Candle Lighting, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 S.W. 17th St., Topeka. Votive candles provided.

McCain Performance Series presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 21, 207 McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Cir., Manhattan.

Tickets: $45-$149, (785) 532-6428 or mccain@k-state.edu.