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Sunday, Nov. 23
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," retelling of the classic Charles Dickens Christmas tale by the Christian Youth Theater, 7 p.m. at Cramer Center for the Arts, Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road. $15. 744-4001. Through Nov. 30.
"SANDER'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS." Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, through Jan. 25. The Sanders make their annual visit to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on Christmas Eve 1941, just before Dennis heads off to fight in WWII. $38, $3 discount for seniors, students, Ukrop's card holders. www.BarksdaleRichmond.org or 282-2620. Thursday, Nov. 27"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," MERCHANTS SQUARE, WILLIAMSBURG. Noon, 3:30 and 5 p.m. today and Nov. 28; weekends through Dec. 22. Family friendly 15-minute version of this holiday classic, performed outdoors on Duke of Gloucester Street several times a day. Free. www.merchantssquare.org or (757) 220-4670.
Tuesday, Dec. 2COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG'S KIMBALL THEATRE. Merchant's Square. Virginia Premiere Theatre, the Kimball Theatre's resident professional company, presents a stage adaptation of "The Gift of the Magi," today, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. and Dec. 10 and 17 at 5 p.m. Adults, $25; seniors and students, $20; children younger than 12, $10. (757) 565-8588 or visit www.kimballtheatre.com.
"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET." 7:30 p.m. today and Dec. 3, Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road. A radio version of this classic holiday story presented by On-the-Air-Radio Players. Come and be part of the studio audience for this hourlong taping featuring live music and sound effects. Free. 501-5138. Sunday, Dec. 7"A CHRISTMAS CAROL HOLIDAY DANCE PERFORMANCE." 1 and 4 p.m., Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road. Presented by Shuffles Dance Center. Ticket info: 730-3404.
"AHMAL AND THE NIGHT VISITOR." 4 p.m., Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. A family friendly opera telling the story of a poor crippled boy's encounter with the three kings as they journey to meet baby Jesus. The Richmond Symphony accompanies a host of local singers. Free. 233-3669. RICHMOND BALLET PRESENTS "THE NUTCRACKER." 7 p.m.; Dec. 13, 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 2 p.m.; Dec. 18 and 19, 7 p.m.; Dec. 20, 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 21, 1 and 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 22 and 23, 2 p.m., Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. 262-8003 or http://www.ticketmaster.com. Nutcracker Sweets Party: After a matinee performance there will be a special reception with the Sugarplum Fairy, Clara and their friends in the theater ballroom. Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 22, 4 p.m. $10. Saturday, Dec. 13"HOLIDAY HAPPENING." 7 p.m., Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway. Students from Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts present an evening of music, dance and drama to benefit the scholarship fund. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+); $5 children 12 and younger. 744-2801.
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG'S KIMBALL THEATRE. Merchant's Square. The Institute for Dance and the Williamsburg Ballet Theatre present "Christmas in Williamsburg: A Magical Night on Duke of Gloucester Street," today at 2 and 5:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. A blend of holiday classics with a modern-day story line. Pre-show entertainment by The Gentlemen of the College, an a cappella group from the College of William and Mary. Tickets are $20, adults; $17 for seniors and children. (757) 565-8588 or visit www.kimballtheatre.com. Thursday, Dec. 18HOLIDAYS WITH THE CROSSROADS IRISH DANCE TROUPE. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs. This group combines traditional Irish step and the present-day Riverdance style. Call for reservations. Free. For all ages. 328-4491.
Friday, Dec. 19JINGLE BELL JAMBOREE. 10-11:30 a.m., Dorey Recreation Center, 7200 Dorey Park Drive. Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents Santa's Workshop in a unique performance of wacky characters and holiday music. Free. Call for reservations. For ages 2-5 with an adult. 501-5809.
Saturday, Dec. 20"TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS." 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road. There is another story behind this timeless classic as portrayed by Theatre IV on Tour: The audience is taken to the home of Clement Clark Moore and his family the day before Christmas. Moore is pressed for time and stressed because his daughter is sick and he has not written the family's annual Christmas poem. $10. 261-2787 or www.artsglenallen.com.
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG'S KIMBALL THEATRE. Merchant's Square. Neil Simon's contemporary comic classic "The Odd Couple." This comedy substitutes poker night with a girl's evening of Trivial Pursuit. Preview performance today at 2 p.m. $16. Performances are Dec. 21, 26, 28 and 30 at 8 p.m. $20. (757) 565-8588 or visit www.kimballtheatre.com. Sunday, Dec. 21MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS -- LIVE AT THE ZOO. 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m., today, Dec. 22 and 23, Metro Richmond Zoo, 8300 Beaver Bridge Road, Moseley. Live re-enactment of the Christmas story. The pageant is followed by musical performances. Animals from the zoo are featured in the program. Free admission and parking. 739-5666.
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