UPCOMING EVENTS

What: Children (and grownups) will enjoy this Tony Award-winning musical, a captivating treat that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Where: Syracuse Stage, 820 E Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210 Info: syracusestage.org

Fridays and Saturdays throughout December Holiday Nights at the Zoo

What: The Rosamond Gifford Zoo will transform into a winter wonderland for Holiday Nights – a new after-hours event for all to enjoy. Sing along with holiday carolers, visit with Santa, gather around and warm up by glowing fire pits with family and friends, enjoy festive lighting, ice sculpture carving, animals, and much more! Hot cocoa and S’mores available for purchase (individual S'more package $2; family S'more package $6.) When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Pl., Syracuse, NY 13204 Info: rosamondgiffordzoo.org

Saturday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 19 Festival of Trees & Light

What: Presented by the Everson Members’ Council, the Festival of Trees & Light features live performances, stunning displays, seasonal items for purchase, a holiday marketplace with hand crafted gifts, artist-led storytelling and art-making for kids, and Santa photo booth and more When: Wednesdays through Sundays. Check the website for specific hours and performance times. Where: Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY 13202 Info: everson.org/FOTL2021

Saturday, Dec. 4 Handel’s Messiah

What: An undisputed favorite of the holiday season, featuring the Syracuse University Oratorio Society, Symphoria, and spectacular soloists. When: 8 p.m. Where: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 259 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202 Info: experiencesymphoria.org

Wednesday, Dec. 8 Ceramic Christmas tree workshop

What: Miller’s Crossing Design will host its second annual Ceramic Christmas Tree workshop. Participants can choose between three different size Christmas trees and paint it their way with more than 50 colors to choose from including metalics. Where: Miller’s Crossing Design, 3160 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville When: 6 to 8 p.m. Info: For more information and tickets visit: millerscrossingdesign.com

Saturday, Dec. 11 Nutcracker Twist: An Enchanted Journey

What: Symphoria presents CirqOvation in Nutcracker Twist: An Enchanted Journey. Aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, comedians, and other amazing cirq performers bring Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to life in a way that you’ve never experienced before! Symphoria performs the music for this celebration of community. Dr. Juhanna Rogers is featured as narrator. The performance also includes special performances by Circus Culture of Ithaca and Salt City Burlesque. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209 Info: experiencesymphoria.org

Thursday, Dec. 16 A Winter Party at Chelsea’s Esthetic Boutique

What: A celebration of the holidays with a night of beauty, discounted shopping and services, drinks, snacks, raffles and more! When: 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Chelsea’s Esthetic Boutique, 204 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville Cost: $5 admission Info: chelseasestheticboutique.com

Friday, December 17 and Saturday, Dec. 18 Home for the Holidays featuring Rachel Mulcahy

What: Vocalist and violinist Rachel Mulcahy is a New York City-based performer, originally hailing from Syracuse. She has appeared in the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas, and appeared in productions of Once in a Syracuse Stage and Geva Theatre co-production, Bright Star with the Florida Studio Theatre, The Buddy Holly Story with the Forestburgh Playhouse, Shakespeare in Love with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and many other regional productions. When: Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Where: Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202 Info: For information and tickets: experiencesymphoria.org

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