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A calendar of plays, concerts, ballets and festivals with three or more engagements; events of one to three days in Day by Day.
Wonderful Season for a Wonderful Life
Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30-Dec. 2–George, Mr. Potter, Clarence and even little Zuzu come to life on-stage as Pasadena Theatre Company continue their tradition of performing the story immortalized by Jimmy Stewart, It’s a Wonderful Life. George discovers just how important one man can be as he traipses thru an alternate reality in company with the wingless angel Clarence. Two locations: Nov. 23-25 8pm F; 3pm & 8pm Sa; 3pm Su @ Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts, Brooklyn Park • Nov. 30-Dec. 2 8pm F; 3pm & 8pm Sa; 3pm Su @ Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold. $15 w/discounts; rsvp: 410/636-6597.
Skate the Inner Harbor
Nov. 23-March 10–Slip on your skates and practice figure eights on the Inner Harbor Ice Rink. Noon-2 & 4-6 M-F; 7-9 M-ThSu; 7-10 F; 10-6 & 7-10 Sa; noon-5 Su @ the Rink, Rash Field, Baltimore. $5 w/discounts: 410/385-0675.
Maryland Ballet Theatre Academy’s Nutcracker
Nov. 24 & 25–This is your first chance of the season to thrill to The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s musical dream adventure of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they venture into the land of the Snow Queen and later to the Land of the Sweets where the two dance the Waltz of Flowers. Dancing is Crofton’s Maryland Ballet Theatre Academy. 1:30 & 7:30pm Sa; 3pm Su @ South River High School, 201 Central Ave. E., Edgewater. $15 w/discounts; rsvp: 410/721-6157.
 Ride the North Pole Express
Nov. 24, 25, Dec. 2, 8 & 15–Ride the North Pole Express (an antique red tractor) winding its way by Santa’s Ice Palace, Gingerbread House and the magical tree where holly berry faeries dwell. Sing carols, warm up w/thick hot chocolate and homemade gingerbread, sample herbal refreshments, shop Christmas greenery and win door prizes. Noon except Dec. 8; 1:30 & 3pm each day @ Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm, Severn. $8; rsvp: 410/551-2237.
Chesapeake Music Hall’s A Christmas Carol
Nov. 24-Dec. 23–Taken from the Rodgers & Hammerstein theater library, this holiday favorite tells the classic Dickens tale of Scrooge and his miserly ways. Revel in holiday cheer as Scrooge sees the error of his ways with the help of ghosts from the past, present & future and a boy named Tiny Tim. Doors open 2 hours before showtime, buffet starts 1.5 hours before. Curtains part 8pm ThSa; 8:30 F; 2:30 Su; 1 W @ Chesapeake Music Hall, 339 Busch’s Frontage Rd., Annapolis. $32.50 FSa; $29.50 ThSuW: 800/406-0306; www.chesapeakemusichall.com.
 Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1–Watch the timeless story of Clara’s journey with the Nutcracker Prince to the Kingdom of Sweets unfold as The Washington Ballet presents The Nutcracker in abbreviated form. 7pm FSa; 2 Sa @ Fine Arts Center, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus. $16 w/discounts: 301-934-7828.
Air Force Band Holiday Concert
Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 5–Celebrate holiday traditions w/The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants for their 2001 annual Holiday Concert. Seasonal favorites include “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” “March of the Toys,” plus the traditional sing-along. Nov. 30-Dec. 2 8pm @ DAR Constitution Hall, Wash. DC • 7:30 Dec. 5 @ Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore. Free; rsvp: 202/767-5658.
Chesapeake Ballet’s Nutcracker
Dec. 1 & 2–• Get into the holiday spirit with Chesapeake Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker, the classic Russian tale of a young girl’s dreamy adventure with a dashing Nutcracker Prince, encountering queens, fairies and foes along the way. 7:30pm Sa; 2 Su @ Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Center, Northern High, Owings. $15; $10/kids 10 & under. rsvp: 410/257-6070.
Sons of the Severn Sing Out
Dec. 4, 8 & 11–Hear holiday harmonies of Sons of the Severn as their 4-part harmonizing carolers roam the region. Local spots where you can lend an ear: • Dec. 4: Millenium Health & Rehab. Center, 7575 E. Howard Rd., Glen Burnie (7-7:30pm); • Dec. 8: Marley Station Mall (6-8pm); • Dec. 11: Meridian Nursing Home, Severna Park (7-7:30pm). More dates may be announced later; watch 8 Days a Week for updates: 410/761-3715.
Riverdale’s Living Christmas Tree
Dec. 6-9–Experience the timeless story of Christmas thru stirring music, drama and thousands of synchronized lights at Riverdale Baptist’s production of The Living Christmas Tree, featuring the church’s choir, orchestra and drama department. Come early to visit the outdoor village w/refreshments and live animals and to decorate and sign a colossal Christmas card to send to the victims of the attack on the Pentagon. Sign card 6:30-7:30pm; show 7:30 @ Riverdale Baptist Church, Upper Marlboro. $6 w/discounts; rsvp: 301/249-9111.
Little Theatre’s Miracle on 34th Street
Dec. 6-9–Remember when you believed in Santa? Those were days of simple security and faith in miracles. Join the cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre for the sentimental holiday favorite of Miracle on 34th Street. It’s never too late to believe. 8pm ThF; 2 & 8 SaSu @ Publick Playhouse, Cheverly. $5; rsvp: 301/277-1710.
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Candlelight Pub Crawl
Dec. 6, 9, 13 & 16–Meander betwixt taverns as Three Centuries Tours hosts the annual Christmas Candlelight Pub Crawl. The progressive feast is led by costumed guides, lighting the way w/lanterns thru historic downtown Annapolis.
Within the warmth of the taverns, enjoy a Christmas supper and raise wine glasses to toast the season, a winsome lass or a prosperous New Year. Wrap it all up at the last stop over a Yuletide dessert and a steaming mug of Irish coffee, complemented by merry carols. 7pm @ downtown Annapolis. $83; rsvp: 410/263-5401.
Colonial Players’ Christmas Carol
Dec. 6-9, 13-16–Colonial Players’ 20th annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol delights young and old alike with the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s overnight redemption. This holiday classic is a gift from the Players to the community. Traditionally, tickets are snapped up on the day of sale, which was Nov. 17. Don’t give up; try for stand-by tickets an hour before the curtain rises. 8pm ThSa; 7 & 9 F; 2 & 4 SaSu @ Colonial Players, 108 East St., Annapolis. $5: 410/268-7373.
Yuletide Merriment
Dec. 6, 9, 13 & 16–Tour the streets of Annapolis by candlelight w/Three Centuries Tours’ Merriment and Yuletide Song tour. Learn tidbits of Colonial history, have English trifle for dessert, then warm hands and tummies w/a steaming mug of Irish coffee and carols w/musicians David and Ginger Hildebrand. 8:15pm @ downtown Annapolis. $40; rsvp: 410/263-5401.
Christmas Candlelight Stroll
Dec. 7, 8, 14 & 15–Warm up your holiday spirit with Three Centuries Tours’ Christmas Candlelight Stroll thru the full-size Christmas village known as Annapolis. Glowing lanterns light your way thru the historic downtown made magical for the season. 7pm @ downtown Annapolis. $9 w/discounts; rsvp: 410/263-5401.
Musical Artist Theatre’s Christmas Carol
Dec. 7-16– Scrooge, Marley, Cratchit and Tiny Tim sing and dance their way into your heart in Musical Artist Theatre’s lavish production of the acclaimed New York musical A Christmas Carol. 8pm FSa; 3 SaSu @ Chesapeake Center for Creative Arts, Brooklyn Park. $15 w/discounts; rsvp: 410/636-6597.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s Nutcracker
Dec. 8, 15, 16–Dancing mice, fanciful fairies, winter royalty and an heroic heirloom. A funkadelic fantasy dream incurred by eggnog? Nay, it’s The Nutcracker, the beloved Christmas ballet based on a young girl’s foray into an enchanted dreamland. The Ballet Theatre of Maryland gives vibrant life to the classic, replete with world-class ballet talent, breathtaking costumes and surprises. As last year, Clara is National Ballet of China principal dancer Zhirui Zou, and her prince is former Novosibirsk Ballet principal dancer Sergei Vladimirov. New this year: live musical accompanyment by Baltimore Chamber Orchestra. 2pm Dec.8, 2 & 7 Dec.15; 3 Dec. 16 @ Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. $39 w/discounts; rsvp early: 410/263-2909.
Sing at Master Chorale’s Christmas Candlelight
Dec. 9, 16 & 17–Warm up to the holiday spirit in Master Chorale of Washington’s Christmas Candlelight Family Matinee. Featuring National Symphony Orchestra brass and percussion in a concert and sing-along of holiday favorites topped off w/a candlelight processional. The Dec. 9 concert also features a visit from Santa and the reading of a Christmas story. 2pm Dec. 9; 1:30 Dec. 16; 7:30 Dec. 17 @ Concert Hall, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC. $16-$46; rsvp: 800/444-1324; www.kennedy-center.org.
Vibrant Voices Lift Lofty Lyrics
Dec. 10, 16 & 22–The Choral Arts Society of Washington unleashes a concert of stirring seasonal masterpieces and beautiful carols from many periods and nations. Joining the 190-voice chorus are organist William Neil and full orchestra. For the climactic finale, everybody joins in w/the chorus to sing familiar favorites. 7pm M; 8:30 Su; 2 Sa @ Concert Hall, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC. $17-$47; rsvp:
800/444-1324; www.kennedy-center.org.
National Ballet’s Ellington Nutcracker
Dec. 11, 14, 20 & 21–Dance combines w/the inimitable music of Duke Ellington in The Ellington Nutcracker, a fun-filled production combining swing-era music w/the comedic artistry of The National Ballet. Added this year to the production are Copland’s “Tribute to Mr. B” and Ravel’s “Bolero.” Shows 10:30am December 11; 7:30pm December 14 @ Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park • 10:30am ThF; 7:30pm December 20 & 21 @ Hallam Theater, Prince George’s Community College, Landover. $12-$30; rsvp: 301/261-0261; www.nationalballet.com.
National Ballet’s Classic Nutcracker
Dec. 12, 15-19–Here’s another chance at The Nutcracker as National Ballet, the resident company of PG Community College, gives star billing to Clara. She ventures w/the Nutcracker Prince into the land of the Snow Queen and later to the Land of the Sweets where the two dance the Waltz of Flowers. Shows 10:30am MTuW; 3pm SaSu; 7:30pm Sa at two locations: December 12-18 @ Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park • December 19 @ Hallam Theater, Prince George’s Community College, Landover. $12-$30; rsvp: 301/261-0261; www.nationalballet.com.
.jpg) Talent Machine’s Frosty Follies
Dec. 14-23–Families delight in The Talent Machine’s musical stage tradition at Frosty Follies 2001. Enjoy a theatrical blend of traditional and contemporary songs performed by the huge, talented cast of young Anne Arundel actors ages 3-16. 7:30pm FSa; 2 SaSu; 6:30 Dec. 16 @ Francis Scott Key Auditorium, St. John’s College, Annapolis. $10; $6/kids 5 & under: 410/956-0512.
Twin Beach’s Little Women
Dec. 14-16–Twin Beach Players bring holiday spirit to the beaches with their dinner theater production of Little Women. Times tba @ North Beach Fire Hall. $17.50/spaghetti dinner show; $10/matinee: 301/855-0009.
Chesapeake Music Hall’s Holiday Adventure
Sat. Dec. 15–Treat the kid’s to lots of songs and crazy antics during Chesapeake Music Hall’s presentation of Charlotte’s Holiday Adventure. Young Charlotte is on her way to visit her grandmother and is trying to keep a surprise for later. Can you help her? Includes lunch. Doors 11:30am; lunch noon; play 12:30pm @ Chesapeake Music Hall, 339 Busch’s Frontage Rd., Annapolis. $9.50; rsvp: 800/406-0306.
Lower Marlboro’s Dinner at the Bethlehem Inn
Dec. 15 & 16–See a new perspective on Christmas as Lower Marlboro Church presents its dinner theater production of Dinner at the Bethlehem Inn. The inn will be filled to overflowing with guests, good food and plenty of laughter and surprises as the innkeeper’s family copes with some most unusual events. 7pm @ Lower Marlboro Church. $15; $5/kids under 12; kids under 6 free; rsvp: 301/855-7654.
Do or Die’s Slay Ride
Dec. 15 & 22–What, a murder mystery during the holidays? Let Do or Die’s Slay Ride take you on a zany, off-the-wall mystery tour set in the North Pole on Christmas Eve, when Santa is giving away Elfmate of the Year, an award to kill for. 8pm Dec. 15 @ Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts, 8pm Dec. 22 @ Thai-Gour Cafe, Glen Burnie. $28; rsvp: 443/804-4388.
Cavalier Players’ Little Match Girl
Mon. Dec. 18–Take heart in a traditional holiday story as the Cavalier Players present The Little Match Girl. Benefits Calvert Hospice. 7pm @ Calvert High, Prince Frederick. $; rsvp: 410/535-7330.
Folger’s La Notte Di Natale
Dec. 19-23–Reflect on yuletide of yore as Folger Shakespeare Library’s Folger Consort and soprano Johana Arnold perform La Notte Di Natale: Christmas in Italy. Lend ears to the rich and flavorful music of Italy, from festive popular tunes of 14th-century Florence to ravishing and ethereal concerti of 17th-century Rome. Pre-concert discussion Dec. 21 (7pm). 8 WThF; 5 & 8 Sa; 2 Su @ Elizabethan Theatre, Folger Shakespeare Library, SE, Washington, DC. $38 w/discounts: 202/544-7077; www.folger.edu.
Do or Die’s Baby New Year
Sat. Dec. 29–Need a break from the warm and fuzzies? Check out Do or Die Production’s Who Kidnapped The Baby New Year for some holiday mystery. 8pm @ Chesapeake Center for Creative Arts, Brooklyn Park. $25 w/discounts; rsvp: 410/636-6597.
Quiet Waters Freeze Over
Until the Spring Thaw–Glide over Quiet Waters Park’s ice rink, open daily except Thanksgiving & Christmas. Weather dependent. 3-9pm M-F; 9-9 SaSu @ Quiet Waters Park Ice Rink, Annapolis. $5; $4/kids; $2 skate rental: 410/222-1777.
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