December 9th 10am and 7pm, December 10th 2pm. Reynolds Auditorium. See ad on page 61.
DECEMBER 9-14 “ELF” Times vary. 142 North Main Street in Mount Airy. Come out and enjoy this Christmas comedy with your family and friends! Cost: $6/adults; $3/children under 12. surryarts.org
DECEMBER 9-18 THE NUTCRACKER BY THE UNCSA
26th Winston-Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade & Annual Tree Lighting DEC 3, 5PM Downtown Winston-Salem 336.776.0690 Kernersville Christmas Parade DEC 4, 2:30PM Downtown Kernersville 336.993.4521
Christmas Parades Rural Hall Christmas Parade DEC 4, 2:30PM Downtown Rural Hall 336.969.6856 Lexington Christmas Parade DEC 5, 6:00PM Uptown Lexington 336.249.0383 Walnut Cove Christmas Parade DEC 10, 2:00PM Downtown Walnut Cove 336.591.8171 Lewisville Christmas Parade DEC 11, 3:00pm Downtown Lewisville 336-986-5640 128 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com
Times vary. Roger L. Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem. Experience the 50th anniversary of the UNCSA’s heralded production of The Nutcracker. See ad on front inside cover.
DECEMBER 10 SALEM CHRISTMAS AT OLD SALEM See ad pg 12.
sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Catered by Tre Nonne Italian Restaurant with cake by Christina’s Dessertery, a cash bar (beer and wine), a DJ and Prints Charming Photo Booth. Tickets are $20/person in advance; $25/person at the door. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Receive an extra prize board ticket for every new or gently used book you bring to donate to WSFC Schools. Register online at tinyurl.com/FWDecGNO16.
DECEMBER 16-18 YES, VIRGINIA THE MUSICAL (see ad on page 67) TwinCityStage.org or 336.725.4001 for tickets
DECEMBER 16-17 HOLIDAY LEGGING GIVEAWAY 9:30am-7pm, 110 Oakwood Drive in W-S. Free holiday legging giveaway at Mainstream Boutique with $25 purchase (while supplies last).
A full day of hands-on activities and holiday fun!
DECEMBER 17
SANTA’S COMING TO MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE
A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
10am-12pm, 110 Oakwood Drive in W-S. The most beautiful and magical Santa is coming to Mainstream Boutique. Bring your camera! Free event. View his photo gallery at blueridgesanta.com. www.facebook. com/MainstreamBoutiqueWinstonSalemNC ELF TEA PARTY
3-5pm, 1432 Underwood Avenue in W-S. Antioch Christian Church will host: A Christmas to Remember. The concert will feature guest musician Anderson “Butch” Stewart who has worked with artists such as James Brown and Isaac Hayes and will be followed with a light dinner afterwards. www.facebook.com/ antioch1432/events
10:30am-12pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Make your elf costume -- a felt cap with ears, bell necklace and rosy cheeks. Sing silly songs, enjoy story time and create elf-themed crafts! Enjoy making elf donuts and reindeer food to put out on Christmas Eve! Registration required. Cost: $15-$23/person. www. childrensmuseumofws.org
AN EVENING WITH THE DEL MCCOURY BAND
DECEMBER 11
DECEMBER 18
HISTORIC WEST END HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR (see article page 68)
ANTONIA CAWLEY
1-5pm; Home Real Estate and West End Association will host its biennial tour.
DECEMBER 14 SUZUKI VIOLIN INTRO: LEARNING MUSIC AT A YOUNG AGE 11am-12pm, 405 West 4th Street in W-S. With Heather Conine, certified Suzuki instructor at the UNCSA Community Music School. childrensmuseumofws.org
DECEMBER 15 FREE FAMILY MOVIE: “THE POLAR EXPRESS” 4-5:30pm, 142 North Main Street in Mount Airy. Who doesn’t love a free movie, and one that is so loved? Come out to the Earle Theatre, and enjoy a free showing! surryarts.org GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT (GUYS WELCOME, TOO!) 5-9pm, Historic Broyhill, 3540 Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother,
7:30-10pm, 142 North Main Street in Mount Airy. Join us for a lovely evening with The Del McCoury Band, the most awarded bluegrass band of all time! It will take place at the Historic Earle Theatre. It seats 438 people yet creates a close-knit small town feel! Cost: $65/ preferred; $60/reserved; $50/balcony; $25/early bird.
2-3pm, 218 Rockford Street in Mount Airy. Come watch The Nutcracker, put on by Rhythm on Main students with special guest dancers at the Andy Griffith Playhouse! Tickets are available now at the Surry Arts Council. Cost: $11/adults; $7/children 12 and younger. www.surryarts.org
DECEMBER 20 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT 10:30-11:30am, 6490 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Join us for dancing, singing and shaking your sillies out. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and caregivers. forsyth.cc/library
DECEMBER 21 A CHRISTMAS EVENING IN OLD SALEM A family friendly self-guided evening of Christmas traditions by candlelight. See ad on page 12. CHIRSTMAS FOR THE CITY See ad on page 85. 4-9pm, Benton Convention Center in downtown WS.