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December 11, 2010

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GALAXY OF LIGHTS DRIVE-THROUGH
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  • Times: 5:30-9 PM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 830-4447
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

Join the tradition by driving through the winter light extravaganza in the warmth of your car. See thousands of twinkling lights with old favorites & fabulous new animated displays.

SANTA'S VILLAGE
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/23/2010
  • Times: 5-9 PM
  • Address: 109 Gates Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 564-8100
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Alabama Constitution Village

Young & old alike will delight in visiting Santa & Mrs. Claus' home, the reindeer in their stable & elves in their toy shop working busily to create special memories for you & your family in the village Santa calls home.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE EXHIBITION
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  • Address: One Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 837-3400
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Based on the epic film series & C.S. Lewis' beloved fictional books, the 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment & educational experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the fantastical literary world of Narnia.  Through authentic costumes, props & set dressings from Disney's magical films, visitors will enter a world that combines the wonders of science with elements of fantasy.

PLAY: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/09/2010 - 12/12/2010
  • Times: Thurs.-Fri. 7 PM, Sat. 2 & 7 PM & Sun. 2 PM
  • Address: Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 539-6829
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

In this musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel, you will travel with Scrooge as he visits his past, present & future on Christmas Eve.  This production has become a family tradition for many in the Tennessee Valley.

BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/10/2010 - 12/12/2010
  • Producer: Huntsville Ballet
  • Times: Fri. 7:30 PM, Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM & Sun. 2
  • Address: Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 539-0961
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

The holidays are not complete until you see Huntsville Ballet's magical, gorgeous & exciting "The Nutcracker." Tchaikovsky's score will be played by the superb Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.

NUTCRACKER ON ICE
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/10/2010 - 12/12/2010
  • Times: Fri.-Sat. 7 PM & Sun. 2
  • Address: 3185 Leeman Ferry Road Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 883-3774
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Benton W. Wilcoxon Municipal Ice Complex

 The Municipal Ice Complex & Skating Club of Huntsville is proud to present the "Nutcracker on Ice"  a holiday event for the entire family.  Join us for this unique experience.

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL
  • 12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010
  • Times: 6-7 PM
  • Address: Maple Hill Cemetery, 202 Maple Hill Drive Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 859-3525
  • Admission: No admission charged

Lighted luminaries halo the graves of the unknown Confederate Soldiers, ribbons & greenery will adorn the iron fence.  An honor guard will be posted.  Re-enactors will be dressed in period attire.  The United Daughters of the Confederacy & the Sons of Confederate Veterans will remember the soldiers in work & song.

CHRISTMAS PAST HOMES TOUR & LUMINARIES
  • 12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010
  • Producer: Weeden House Museum
  • Times: 5-9 PM
  • Address: Twickenham District Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-7718
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Weeden House Museum

The Twickenham District will be aglow with luminaries, trees & front doors glistening with holiday decorations & carolers strolling along the way.

 Advance Home Tour tickets & maps are available at: Summer Classics on Meridian Street, Marie's Hallmark on Pratt Avenue, Railroad Station Antiques on Jefferson Street, Hartlex Antiques & Interiors on Hughes Road, The Weeden House Museum on Gates Avenue, The Greenery on U.S. 431 South & at each home during the tour.

LIVE NATIVITY SCENES & OPEN HOUSE
  • 12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010
  • Times: 5-8:30 PM
  • Address: Holmes Street United Methodist Chruch, 501 Holmes Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 534-7672
  • Admission: No admission charged

Come to the heart of Old Town where beautiful luminaries line the streets of the community & we share in the Christmas spirit. Outside the sanctuary, visit the live Nativity & watch for the Wise Men to come from the East at 7 PM. Inside, warm up with hot chocolate, refreshments, homemade cookies & children's activities. In the sanctuary, see the beautiful poinsettia display, a 20-foot Chrismon Tree & enjoy live concert music presented every half hour.

LUMINARY NIGHT CELEBRATION
  • 12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010
  • Times: 4-6 PM
  • Address: First United Methodist Church, 120 Green Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: 256-539-5738 Ext. 210
  • Admission: No admission charged

The spirit of the 14th century joins with the 19th, 20th & 21st centuries for a Christmas celebration. Outside the Sanctuary you will find colorfully dressed characters from 14th century England & contemporary carolers singing & greeting you, refreshments & entertainment will be found in the Wesley Center. Down the hall you will enjoy cider & cookies while you listen to the Children's Choir, Handbell Ringers, First Family Singers & The Heavenly Honkers.

MARS BALLROOM DANCE CLUB CHRISTMAS DANCE
  • 12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010
  • Times: Social - 6 pm; Dinner 6:30 - 7:30; Dancing 7:30 - 10:30
  • Address: 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Contact: Marcellus Graham
  • Phone: (256) 882-2186
  • Admission: $30 per member; $40 per guest

The MARS Ballroom Dance Club presents its Christmas Dinner Dance which includes a seated buffet and live ballroom dance music by the Edd Jones band. Guests are welcome. All tickets must be purchased by December 6, 2010.

ROCKET CITY MARATHON
  • 12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010
  • Times: 8:00 AM
  • Address: Holiday Inn Downtown, 401 Williams Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 650-7063
  • Admission: No admission charged

SANTA TRAIN
  • 12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010
  • Times: 10, 11 AM & 1, 2, & 3 PM
  • Address: 694 Chase Road Huntsville, AL 35811
  • Phone: (256) 851-6276
  • Admission: Admission charged for train rides
  • Venue: North Alabama Railroad Museum

Ride with Santa, gifts for the children & candy canes for everyone. Take the museum's free walking tour. See historic railroad equipment & the Chase Depot. The train will operate rain or shine.

THREE REDNECK TENORS
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/11/2010 - 12/12/2010
  • Times: Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM & Sun. 2 & 5 PM
  • Address: 3320 Triana Boulevard Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 534-6455
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center

America's favorite singing trailer-park angels are packing their holiday mullets & will be dashing through the snow in time for some downhome holiday cheer.  These real-life Broadway & opera stars will warm your holidays with festive tunes like "White Christmas" & more.


 

 

 

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