Georgia Magazine - December 2023 - 11

NORTH GEORGIA
greenery, handcrafted decorations and more
than 300 candles to celebrate an 1800s
Moravian-style Christmas, plus music, cider and
cookies. (706) 695-2598. bit.ly/gspchvann.
" A Christmas Story, " Dec. 8-10, 15-17, Hart
County Community Theatre, Hartwell. Based
on the story of Ralphie Parker, whose only
Christmas wish is for a Red Ryder BB gun.
(706) 376-5599. hhcct.org.
Christmas Concert, Dec. 9, Ritz Theatre, Toccoa.
Ray Whiten and the Singing Saints Community
Choir performs holiday music; free admission.
(706) 491-3063. bit.ly/ritztoc.
Christmas with the Carrollton Jazz Orchestra,
Dec. 14, Carrollton Center for the Arts, Carrollton.
Music of the holidays with a big band sound.
(770) 830-1083. carrolltonarts.com.
" How the Grinch Stole Christmas! " Dec. 15,
The AMP, Carrollton. Watch the Christmas classic
on the big screen. (770) 830-2000.
carrolltonga.com.
10th Annual Dropping of the Edelweiss New
Year's Celebration, Dec. 31, Festhalle, Helen.
Family-friendly event to celebrate the New Year
with music, food, dancing and a champagne
toast at midnight. (706) 878-1619.
helenchamber.com.
Possum Drop, Dec. 31, downtown, Tallapoosa.
Carnival rides, food, fireworks, music, early
countdown for kids, plus possum drop at
midnight. (770) 574-2345. thepossumdrop.com.
■ Atlanta Metro
Atlanta Christkindl Market, through Dec. 24,
Buckhead Village District, Atlanta. German-style
holiday market with German food and drinks
and holiday gifts. (470) 940-3910.
christkindlmarket.org.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, through
Jan. 14, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta.
Thousands of twinkling lights bring the garden
to life in the holiday spirit, including two new
displays: a 144-foot-long wintery white Skynet
and a large flock of illuminated metal birds and
deer. (404) 876-5859. atlantabg.org.
Avalon on Ice, through Jan. 15, 400 Avalon
Blvd., Alpharetta. Open-air ice skating; make
reservations in advance. (770) 765-1000.
experienceavalon.com.
Skate the Station, through Jan. 15, Atlantic
Station, District Avenue, Atlanta. Purchase
tickets in advance for public ice skating.
(404) 410-4010. bit.ly/atstskate.
Snellville Festival of Trees, Nov. 20-22, 24,
27-Dec. 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-21, City Hall, Snellville.
Decorated trees will be on display at City Hall,
and residents can vote for their favorite tree by
donating money, nonperishable food or toys for
that tree. Proceeds benefit local charities.
(770) 310-0429. bit.ly/snfesttree.
Lights of Life, Nov. 23-Dec. 31, Life University,
Marietta. Drive-thru holiday lights display, plus
train rides, a petting zoo and concessions. life.
edu/lights-of-life.
Christmas on the Farm, Nov. 24-26, 29-Dec. 3,
6-10, 13-17, Southern Belle Farm, McDonough.
Market and bakery open, plus rides and activities
for families and kids, including a giant tunnel
slide, a jumping pillow, pedal karts, scavenger
hunt and Santa visits on Saturdays and Sundays.
(770) 288-2582. southernbellefarm.com.
SCENIC SOUTHWEST
GEORGIA
" Christmas Canteen, " Nov. 24-26, 30-Dec. 3,
6-10, 14-17, 21-23, Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville.
Musical revue-style show includes holiday music,
comedy sketches and nostalgia. (678) 226-6222.
lvilleartscenter.com.
Deck the Hall, Dec. 2, Town Green, Duluth.
Entertainment, kids' crafts, snow playground and
slide, holiday lights, tree lighting. (770) 476-3434.
duluthga.net.
Menorah Lighting, Dec. 10, Decatur Square,
Decatur. Chanukah celebration and
Menorah-lighting ceremony with music,
entertainment, treats and crafts for kids.
(404) 898-0434. bit.ly/chabdec.
Noon Years Eve, Dec. 31, 9000 Avalon Boulevard,
Alpharetta. Family-friendly event with music
from DJ Willy Wow, face painting, crafts, free
snacks and giant balloon drop at noon.
(770) 765-1000. experienceavalon.com.
■ Central Georgia
Jessica Graham and Pam Thompson
Exhibition, through Dec. 22, Sacred Heart
Cultural Center, Augusta. Works by abstract
realism painter Graham and acrylic and oil artist
Thompson. (706) 826-4700. bit.ly/sacrdht.
Lockerly in Lights, Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, 8-9,
15-16, 22-23, Lockerly Arboretum, Milledgeville.
One-mile light display offers drive-thru on
Fridays and walking tours on Saturdays.
(478) 452-2112. lockerly.org.
" Shakespeare's Got Talent " and " #Hashtag
Romeo, " Nov. 30-Dec. 3, Warrenton Cultural
Center, Warrenton. A modern-day remake of the
Romeo and Juliet tale and a canceled high
school soccer match, plus a one-act parody of TV
show skits featuring Shakespearean characters.
(706) 465-9604. areachildrenstheatre.org.
" Elf: The Musical, " Dec. 1-3, 7-10, Macon Little
Theatre, Macon. Based on the holiday film, this
Celtic Angels Christmas, Dec. 19, RiverCenter
for the Performing Arts, Columbus. Vocals and
instrumentals celebrate the season with
holiday and Irish favorites. (706) 256-3612.
rivercenter.org.
fish-out-of-water musical comedy follows Buddy
the Elf as he uncovers his true identity.
(478) 471-7529. maconlittletheatre.org.
" The Odd Couple: Female Version, " Dec. 1-3,
8-10, 15-17, Warner Robins Little Theatre, Warner
Robins. Meet Florence Unger and Olive Madison,
based on characters in Neil Simon's comedy
" The Odd Couple, " as they spend a comedic
evening playing Trivial Pursuit. (478) 929-4579.
bit.ly/warrobt.
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