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Now - January 1
Sanders Family
Christmas
at Theatre in the Square -
18 Whitlock Avenue
•
Marietta
MainStage. Playwright:
Connie Ray, Conceived by Alan Bailey. Director: Karen Howell & Alan
Kilpatrick. The perennial favorite holiday show has the sunny-voiced Sanders
Family back just before the beginning of World War II. They're quirky,
saintly and delightfully melodic as they interpret everybody's favorite
bluegrass gospel music. Back for the 13th holiday season. Recommended for
the entire family ages 10+. 770-422-8369. Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 8pm; Fri. 8pm;
Sat. 8pm - 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 & 12/17 only. Sat. 2:30pm – 12/24 & 12/31
only. (no 8pm shows on 12/24 & 12/31. No shows Christmas Day) Sun. 2:30pm;
Wed. Matinees -2:30pm
- Every Wed.
www.theatreinthesquare.com
Now - January 1 (runs nightly)
Magical
Nights of Lights
at Lake Lanier Islands Resort -
7000
Lanier Islands Parkway
•
Buford
The world’s largest animated light extravaganza. 770-945-8787.
Seven miles of twinkling lights. Amusement rides, marshmallow
roasts, and new this year; our big screen nativity show. Prices
start at $40 per carload. Kids and adults alike will be dazzled
by the festive splendor, including The Animated Carousel, The
Twelve Days of Christmas, Santa's Elves at Work, the North Pole
Express, the Animated Sliding Penguin, Jack & The Beanstalk,
Medieval Times Jousting Knights, a drive through Icicle Tunnel
and a stroll down Candy Cane Lane. Coupons for $5 off are
available at local Publix Supermarkets, McDonald’s & Chick-Fil-A
restaurants as well as local Quick Trips.
www.wieuca.org
Sunday, November 27
Hanging of the Greens
at Rock Springs UMC
1100 Rock Springs Road
• Lawrenceville
11am service,
congregation participation,
770-945-7329. (See display ad this page)
www.rsumc.org
Sunday, November 27
Hanging of the Greens
at Mt. Bethel UMC
4385 Lower Roswell Road
• Marietta
10:00am. Bring
your whole family to worship. Transform the Sanctuary & campus
into a Christmas celebration! Following the service and
decorating, enjoy a delicious brunch in the Fellowship Hall!
This will be the only service this day (no Sunday School)
www.mtbethel.org
Sunday, November 27
Hanging of the Greens
at Mountain View UMC
Jamerson & Trickum Roads
•
Cobb County
7:00pm, 770-928-0050.
www.mvumc.org
Saturday, Dec. 3 - Sun. Dec. 18
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre The
Nutcracker 30th Anniversary
at The
Gwinnett Performing Arts Center
8400 Sugarloaf Parkway
•
Duluth
Live orchestra for
most performances.
Dec. 3, 10, 17 & 20 at 2:30 & 7:30, Dec. 4 & 11 at 2:30. These performances
are to recorded music. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students & seniors, $10
groups of ten or more. Dec. 9 & 19 at 7:30, Dec. 14 & 21 at 2:30, These
performances accompanied by The Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra under the
baton of Pedrag Gosta. 770-978-0188.
www.gwinnettballet.org
Thursday,
December 1
A Very Merry
Christmas Tour
at Piedmont Baptist Church,
570 Piedmont
Road
•
Marietta
Newsong, Kutless, Chris August
and Jamie Grace,
7:00pm, 770-422-2566
www.piedmontchurch.tv
Thursday,
December 1
Women's Candlelight
Christmas Tea
at Church of the Apostles,
Northside Drive
• Atlanta
Join us for the
Christmas Tea Brunch December 1 at 10:30am in Room 511 Or
Candlelight Christmas Tea Dinner December 2 at 6:30pm in The
Commons Guest Singer/Speaker Alicia Williamson Garcia.
www.apostles.org
Thursday,
Saturday,
December 1,3
Handel's Messiah
with the
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
at Atlanta Symphony Hall,
1280
Peachtree Street
• Atlanta
8:00 pm each
night. Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie & the Chamber
Chorus give voice to “Hallelujah” & the Christmas portion of
Handel’s Messiah — a work that captures the transcendence of the
holidays as no other does — and Bach’s treasured touchstone,
Magnificat. 404-733-4900
www.atlantasymphony.org
Friday,
Saturday, December 2,3
ASO Gospel Christmas with the
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
at Atlanta Symphony Hall,
1280 Peachtree Street
• Atlanta
Dec. 2 - 8:00 pm, Dec. 3 - 2:00
pm. “Sing out
your glory, glory,” or simply bask in the spiritual glow of this
annual celebration of life. Chelsea Tipton II conducts a
raise-the-roof program of traditional & contemporary gospel,
with the Orchestra’s acclaimed Gospel Chorus, comprised of
singers from leading Atlanta churches.
404-733-4900
www.atlantasymphony.org
Saturday,
December 3
Peace on Earth
at Cumming Baptist Church
•
Cumming
A
choral celebration of the
true meaning of Christmas will be performed by the Cumming
Playhouse Singers at the Cumming Baptist Church at 7pm. Van
McCollum will direct, pianist Patricia Wester will accompany. A sacred Christmas Concert that features
selections from "Messiah" as well as beautiful and
captivating arrangements of familiar Christmas songs. All
tickets $10. children 12 and under free. Tickets available at door and from CPS members.
Donation to the church pantry will be available and appreciated.
Saturday,
December 3
Christmas in the Park
Inside Southlake Mall
•
Morrow
2:00-7:00
with the lighting of the Great Tree and the singing tree. We
will have many churches, schools and community service
organizations participating with pictures with Santa,
activities for children and adults, food, and train rides on the
Little General. We will also have a car show in the parking lot
of the mall.
Requirements for organizations: Use a vignette if you have one
from past years. If you're inside the mall you'll
need to visit the mall and see if it will fit through the doors.
We're requesting you decorate a tree 6’ minimum –
there will be a tree contest. You may give away items but they
cannot be in conflict with items the mall merchants sell.
Saturday-Saturday, December 3-4
Emmanuel
at First
Baptist Jonesboro
147
Church Street •
Jonesboro
December 3,
4 pm - 7 pm, December 4, 10:45 am - 4 pm. All new Christmas
spectacular with our 180 voice choir, 40 piece orchestra and
multi-media presentation. 770.478.6710,
www.fbcjonesboro.com
Sat.-Sat., December
3-10
Bethlehem Walk 2011
at Mountain View UMC
Jamerson & Trickum Roads
•
Cobb
County
7:00pm, 770-928-0050.
Experience a FREE
reenactment of life in Bethlehem at the time of Christ's
birth by visiting our annual Bethlehem Walk tour. See our
small town, speak with shop keepers while being wary of
roaming Roman soldiers. Observe a very special gathering
in a stable to witness the arrival of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ. 770/928-0050. Dec. 3, 10 - 7:00pm, Dec. 9,
9:30am, 7:00pm. Free Admission, Open for the Public,
www.mvumc.org
Now-Sunday, December 4
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole
Christmas! The Musical
at The Fox
Theatre
•
Atlanta
Nov. 29-Dec. 2 - 8pm,
Dec. 3 - 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm. Dec. 4 - 2pm, 5pm.
www.foxtheatre.org
Sunday, December 4
A Dunwoody Christmas with
Laura Story
at Dunwoody Baptist Church
1445 Mt. Vernon Road
•
Dunwoody
The free concert features the 110 voice Combined Choirs &
Orchestra 3:30pm & 6:00pm, 770-280-1200
www.dbc.org
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Sunday, December 4
4th
Annual
Christmas Concert
at Rock Springs UMC
1100 Rock Springs Road
•
Lawrenceville
6:00pm,
770-945-7329.
(See ad this page)
www.rsumc.org
Sunday, December 4
Carols for Christmas:
The Gift
at Mt. Bethel UMC
4385 Lower Roswell Road
• Marietta
4:00 & 6:30pm, We were the people of darkness --
yearning, crying for filling. Then, God sent a light, a Gift. Mary,
the humble servant, offered an open heart and hope was planted
within it. Joseph, the obedient husband, offered humility and
accepted his Son as his King. This service of music and drama --
presented by Chancel choir, praise team, youth choirs, children's
choir, bells and orchestra will explore all the gifts of Christmas:
hope, joy, salvation, and challenge us to respond.
www.mtbethel.org
Sunday, December 4
Student Choir
Christmas Musical
at
North Metro Baptist Church
1026 Old Peachtree Road
• Lawrenceville
6:00pm, 770.995.9055
www.northmetro.net/christmas
Sunday, December 4
Christmas
Concert: A Festival 9f Lessons & Carols
at
Christ the King Lutheran Church
5575 Peachtree Parkway
•
Norcross
Instruments playing Christmas carols and refreshments
in the Atrium starts at 4:00pm. Stories of the night that changed
the world told through music; Carols, songs and instrumental music
featuring all of Christ the King's musical ensembles and audience
participation singing. 770-449-1211
www.ctklutheran.org
Sunday, December 4
The Christmas
Story
at
Due West Methodist
Church
3956 Due West Road
•
Marietta
Presented by Due West Music Ministry. 8:30 am -
Student Choir & Carillon Ringers - N. Campus Sanctuary. 9:39 am -
9:39 Band & Student Choir - Family Life Center. 9:45 & 11:05 am -
Children’s Choirs, Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra - N. Campus
Sanctuary.
770-422-1485
www.duewest.org
Wednesday, December 7
Dude, You Hear What I Hear?
at Norcross First UMC
32500 Beaver Ruin Road •
Norcross
7:00pm, Children’s Musical.
770-448-4142
www.nfumc.org
Thursday,
December 8
The Story
Tour
at Philips
Arena
•
Atlanta
Steven Curtis Chapman,
Newsboys, Francesca Batistelli, Natalie Grant, Selah, Anthem
Lights, Max Lucado, Randy Frazee
Thurs.-Sat.
December 8-24
Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker
at
at the Fox Theatre
Dec. 8,9, 15, 16, 20 -
7:30pm, Dec. 10, 21-23 - 2:30pm, 7:30pm, Dec. 10, 17 - 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Dec.
11, 18 - 2:00pm & 7:00pm,
Dec. 24 - 1:00pm -
www.foxtheatre.org
Thurs.-Sat.
December 8-10
Christmas
with the
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
at Atlanta Symphony Hall,
1280 Peachtree
Street
• Atlanta
45 years ago, Robert Shaw gave
a gift for the ages to the city he loved: a visionary, 4-part
interpretation of the greatest story ever told. Today, it is as
fresh, vital and resonant as ever under Norman Mackenzie, who worked
closely with the Orchestra’s choral legend, and over 400 singers and
musicians united in perfect harmony. Norman Mackenzie, ASO Chorus,
Morehouse College Glee Club, Gwinnett Young Singers & the ASO.
www.atlantasymphony.org
Friday-Saturday, December 9,10
15th Annual
Walk Through Bethlehem
at Rock Springs UMC
1100 Rock Springs Road
•
Lawrenceville
11:00am,
770-945-7329.
www.rsumc.org
Friday-Sunday,
December 9-11
Come See The Lamb
at First Baptist
Woodstock
11905
Highway 92
• Woodstock
A full length dramatic
musical of the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of a
common shepherd. Witness the journey of Samuel and his son
Jonathan as they discover the truth of Jesus from birth to
resurrection. Come be a part of this amazing production by
the First Baptist Church Woodstock's Music & Worship
Ministry. December 9 & 10 - 7:00pm, December 11 - 6:00pm.
6:00pm, free, in the Worship Center. 678-494-2876
www.fbcw.org
Friday-Sunday,
December 9-11
Living Christmas
Tree
at
First Baptist Conyers
2100 Highway 138
• Conyers
2:00pm
& 4:30pm. 770-483-8700
www.firstbaptistconyers.org
Friday-Sunday,
December 9-11
Christmas Festival Concerts
at
Roswell UMC
814 Mimosa Road
•
Roswell
Experience the spirit of the Christmas season as the 120-voice RUMC
Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Dr. Michael O'Neal,
Celebration Ringers under the direction of Lisa Stover, and organist
Tom Alderman and Brass Quintet present a concert filled with
favorite holiday music. From traditional Christmas hymns to moving
settings of familiar carols, open your hearts to again hear the
miraculous story of Jesus’ birth. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the
season amid the beauty of the candlelit RUMC Sanctuary through
majestic pageantry and song. Tickets are complimentary but necessary
to ensure seating, available in the Main Church Office, Worship Arts
Office or 770.594.0512.
www.rumc.com
Friday-Sunday,
December 9-11
Living Christmas
Tree
at First Baptist
Douglasville
5900 Prestley Mill Road
•
Douglasville
7:00pm,
770-942-5481
www.fbcdouglasville.org
Friday-Sunday,
December 9-11
Appalachian Christmas
at Lake Junaluska, NC
Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 20 - 7:30pm,
Dec. 10, 21-23 - 2:30pm, 7:30pm,
Dec. 10, 17 - 2:00pm & 7:00pm,
Dec. 11, 18 - 2:00pm & 7:00pm,
Dec. 24 - 1:00pm
www.lakejunaluska.com/christmas
Saturday,
December 10
Shane & Shane Christmas Tour
with Shane & Shane,
Phil Wickham
at
Korean Church of Atlanta
3205 Pleasant
Hill Road
•
Duluth
7:00pm,
678-381-1004
www.itickets.com
Saturday-Sunday,
December 10-11
Christmas
Festival
at
Johnson Ferry
Baptist Church
955 Johnson Ferry
Road • Marietta
December 10, 7:00 p.m. December 11, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The
music, the visuals, the message - The Johnson Ferry Christmas
Festival wraps together everything glorious about Christmas into one
spectacular performance. Considered one of the best Christmas
concerts in the metro area - and you can't beat the ticket price.
Admission is free. 770-973-6561
www.johnsonferry.org
Saturday-Sunday,
December 10-11
Marietta
Community Christmas
Celebration
at
Roswell Street Baptist Church
774 Roswell Street
• Marietta
6:00pm
each night, 770-424-9800
www.roswellstreet.com
Sunday,
December 11
North Metro Family Christmas
at
North Metro Baptist Church
1026 Old Peachtree
Road •
Lawrenceville
6:00pm, Featuring all NM Choirs
770.995.9055
www.northmetro.net/christmas
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Sunday,
December 11
Christmas Festival at Wieuca
A Holiday Concert
at Wieuca Road Baptist Church
3626 Peachtree Road
•
Atlanta
6:00 p.m. - Featuring
the Choirs and Orchestra of Wieuca Road Baptist Church. 404-814-4460
www.wieuca.org
Sunday,
December 11
Children's Christmas Musical
at
First Baptist Church McDonough
101 Macon Street
• McDonough
6:00pm, 770-957-5828
www.fbcmcdonough.com
Sunday,
December 11
Salvation Created
at
Norcross First UMC
2500 Beaver Ruin Road
• Norcross
7:00pm, Christmas Musical.
770-448-4142
www.nfumc.org
Sunday,
December 11
Festival of Songs and Carols
at
First
Baptist Jonesboro
147 Church Street
• Jonesboro
6 pm. A celebration of Christmas
with our Children and Student Choirs, 770.478.6710,
www.fbcjonesboro.com
Wednesday-Sunday
December 14-18
Christmas at Wieuca
Amahl and the Night Visitors
at Wieuca Road Baptist Church
3626 Peachtree Road
•
Atlanta
December 14, 15, 17 & 18 - 7:00pm.
Matinees December 17 & 18 - 3:00pm.
404-814-4460
www.wieuca.org
December 17-January 1
1940's Radio Hour
Presented by Theatre in the Square
at Southern Polytechnic University
Joe Mack
Wilson Student Center.
Playwright: Walton Jones, Director: Susan Reid, This beloved show was a hot
hit in our first season for a 25-year-run. After a 5-year hiatus the old
gang at WOV - Johnny, Ginger, Ann Pops, B.J., Wally and more - are back at
the mics with the dance routines and swing music that are as rousing as they
are heartwarming. Parking is FREE anywhere on campus. Sat 12-17-11 8pm; Sun
12-18-11 2:30pm & 7pm (two shows); Tues 12-20-11 8pm; Wed 12-21-11 2:30 pm &
8pm; Thurs 12-22-11 8pm. Fri 12-23-11 8pm; Sat 12-24-11 2:30pm; Tues
12-27-11 8pm. Wed 12-28-11 2:30pm & 8pm; Thurs 12-29-11 8pm; Fri 12-30-11
8pm. Sat 12-31-11 2:30pm & 8pm; Sun 1-1-12 2:30pm (no show Christmas)
770-422-8369
www.theatreinthesquare.com
Friday,
Saturday,
December 16,17
A Very Merry Holiday Pops
with the
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
at Atlanta Symphony Hall,
1280 Peachtree Street
• Atlanta
A Holiday concert extravaganza
in the great tradition of memorable Christmas variety shows! Starring the
Walton & Lassiter High School Choruses, a dancing and singing Santa, singer
Kevin Deas as the Grinch, Vladimir, the amazing juggler, and much more! Pops
conductor Michael Krajewski leads this spectacular program of holiday
favorites, sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Dec. 16 - 8:00pm, Dec. 17 - 2:00pm & 8:00pm, 404-733-4900
www.atlantasymphony.org
Saturday, Sunday,
December 17, 18
Fifth Annual First Family
Christmas
at First Baptist Atlanta,
4400
North Peachtree Road
• Atlanta
Greater Vision’s Gerald Wolfe,
Comedian &?Ventriloquist Taylor Mason, Daniel Crews and the Atlanta Worship
Choir &?Orchestra. December 17 - 1:00pm, 6:00pm, Sunday - 6:00pm. It’s one
of the most anticipated events of the season and it’s back for the fifth
consecutive year. Audiences will experience a fun-filled, yet inspiring,
presentation of hymns, carols, humorous vignettes, choral movements and
orchestral selections--including some Christmas classics and new
renditions--all celebrating the Christmas season! Celebrates the
timelessness of Christ by focusing on the original family of the Nativity,
and how that message of hope transforms lives still today.
www.fba.org
Sunday, December 18
North Metro Family Christmas
at
North Metro Baptist Church
1026 Old Peachtree Road •
Lawrenceville
6:00pm, (performed by North
Metro's orchestra) 770.995.9055
www.northmetro.net/christmas
Monday,
December 19
The
12 Days of Christmas with Amy Grant & Vince Gill
at The Fox Theater
•
Atlanta
7:30pm
www.foxtheatre.org
Friday,
December 23
Christmas at Wieuca
Christmas Eve Service
at Wieuca Road Baptist Church
3626 Peachtree Road
•
Atlanta
5:30
p.m. - In the
Sanctuary of
Wieuca Road Baptist Church.
404-814-4460
www.wieuca.org
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service
at Rock Springs UMC
1100 Rock Springs Road
•
Lawrenceville
6:00pm,
770-945-7329.
(See ad this page)
www.rsumc.org
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service
at
First Baptist Conyers
2100 Highway 138
•
Conyers
5:00pm & 6:00pm. 770-483-8700
www.firstbaptistconyers.org
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
at
North Metro Baptist Church
1026 Old Peachtree Road
•
Lawrenceville
5:00pm, 770.995.9055
www.northmetro.net/christmas
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service
at
First
Baptist Jonesboro
147 Church Street
• Jonesboro
5PM.
A meaningful
service of music, the Christmas story, the Lord’s Supper, and
candles to remember the Light of the World – Jesus.
770.478.6710
www.fbcjonesboro.com
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service
at First Baptist
Woodstock
11905 Highway
92
• Woodstock
This
Christmas Eve at 5PM the stage at First Baptist Church Woodstock
will be alive as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the
year. You and your whole family will enjoy music from Elvis, The
Drifters and the Beach Boys. Mark Wills and Johnny Hall will
perform some Christmas favorites. Come be a part of this one of
a kind Christmas celebration. 770.478.6710
www.fbcw.org
Saturday, December 24
The Lord's Supper
at Hebron Baptist
Church
202 Hebron Church Road
• Dacula
presented by the Hebron Music & Worship Ministry. 4:00 pm.
770.962.3671
www.hebronchurch.org
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service
at
First Baptist Church McDonough
101 Macon Street
• McDonough
2:00pm &
6:00pm, 770-957-5828
www.fbcmcdonough.com
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service
at Norcross First United Methodist
Church
32500 Beaver Ruin Road •
Norcross
7:00pm, Christmas Eve
Services. 5:30pm, Family-Friendly Service. 7:00pm & 11:00pm,
Candlelight Communion Service. 770-448-4142
www.nfumc.org
Sunday,
December 25
Christmas at Wieuca
Service of Lessons and Carols
at Wieuca Road Baptist Church
3626 Peachtree Road
•
Atlanta
11:00 a.m. - In the
Sanctuary of
Wieuca Road Baptist Church.
404-814-4460
www.wieuca.org
Sunday, December 25
Christmas Eve Service
at
First Baptist Jonesboro
147 Church Street •
Jonesboro
After breakfast is finished,
after all the presents are opened we invite you to join us for our Christmas
Day Worship service at 10:30AM. Celebrate the day Jesus was born with our
family. Experience music from our worship leaders that will take us into His
presence and a message from Pastor Johnny that will inspire you to make a
difference in the world that you live.
770.478.6710
www.fbcjonesboro.com
Sunday, December 25
Christmas Day Service
at
North Metro Baptist Church
1026 Old Peachtree Road •
Lawrenceville
10:30 am, 770.995.9055
www.northmetro.net/christmas
Now -
January 1
Stone
Mountain Christmas
at
Stone Mountain Park
Famous Christmas light show, two popular music revues,
nightly Crossroads Christmas Parade. Light up your family
holidays with the glow of more than two million lights, more
than a dozen performances and activities at Atlanta's most
heartwarming Christmas celebration. 770-498-5690
www.festivals.stonemountainpark.com
Now –
December 30
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
at the Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring Street • Atlanta
Tuesday-Sunday. It's back!
You won’t want to miss this faithful adaptation of the
wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all
of us.
404-873-3391
www.puppet.org
Now -
December 30
Fantasy in Lights
at Callaway
Gardens
GA Hwy. 18/354
•
Pine Mountain
6:00 pm, Stay in your own car
ride the trolley or walk as you wonder at a dozen beautiful
scenes and millions of holiday lights. Shop in the Christmas
Village, warm up with a cup of rich hot chocolate.
Open
nightly. The Christmas Village
opens at noon daily.
1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292)
www.callawaygardens.com
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