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o Nov. 4-6, 11-13 – Over the River and Through the Woods presented at The Eagle Theatre, 5039 West Broad St., Sugar Hill. This heart-warming comedy follows Nick, a young man who must choose between his close-knit Italian-American family in New Jersey and his dream job across the country. Times: 8 p.m., Fri./Sat.; 3 p.m., Sat./Sun. Tickets: $23-$27, discounts available for students and seniors. Info: 770-945-6716; www.pgatsh.com. o Nov. 5 – Fall Craft Bazaar – Indoor, 9 a.m.3 p.m. held at First Baptist Church Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Dr., Cumming. The 28th Annual Fall Craft Bazaar and Silent Auction will feature more than 70 vendors providing handmade and artisan crafts, home décor and holiday gifts. Breakfast, lunch and bake sale. Info: 770-887-2428. o Nov. 12 – 1980s Adult Prom, Rock Goodbye Angel’s 1st Annual Community Prom Event to be held 6-10 p.m., at Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St., NE, Gainesville. Cut loose at this fundraiser and come to have a night of fun with the Fly Betty Band, light bites from the Food Factory, a cash bar from Downtown Drafts and a photo booth to capture all the nostalgia with Snapper Photobooths. Info: 470-252-9884. o Nov. 13 – Christmas Concert by Earnie Haase & Signature Sound, 6-8 p.m., at Lakewood Baptist Church, 2235 Thompsons Bridge Rd., Gainesville, presents A Jazzy Little Christmas Tour. Free. Info: 678-617-5527. o Nov. 18-20 –The Nutcracker, Gainesville Ballet Company’s annual production, which was revised last year, will be presented at Brenau’s Pearce Auditorium, 202 Boulevard NE, Gainesville. Times: 7:30-9:30, Nov. 18; 1-3 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 19; 2-4 p.m., Nov. 20. Tickets: $15-$25, adult/child tickets available. Info: 770-866-5353. o Nov. 19 – Jingle Mingle held 4-8 p.m. in Historic Gainesville Square, 301 Main St. The Downtown Square will be hopping with holiday spirit including open houses in downtown businesses, live music, carriage ride, kiddie train rides, Santa and his arrival on a Gainesville Fire Engine and the grand Lighting of the Chicken. Info: 770-535-6860; www.gainesville.org.

Brenau University o Nov. 3-5 – ABLAZE, an Evening of Dance Concert, presented by the Brenau Dance Department from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. in Pearce Auditorium, 202 Boulevard NE, Gainesville. The concert features guest artists Jennifer Archibald, Jesse Zarritt, Kaitlin Arena and Pytron Parker presenting a range of styles from contemporary modern, hip-hop, tap and classical ballet. Tickets: $10, general admission; $5 seniors, children under 12. Info: 770-534-6249 o Nov. 11, 18 – A Graphic Journey: Prints by Pablo Picasso – the Tim Collins Collection continues its display from 2-4 p.m. in Brenau’s Sellars Gallery, Simmons Visual Arts Center, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. Free. Info: ashields2@brenau.edu.

Buford Community Center o Nov. 11-13 – Art-Tiques Holiday Festival held at the Buford Town Center. Some 200 vendors will set up on the lawn selling such things as antiques, artwork jewelry, handcrafted holiday gifts and more. Event will also feature food trucks and live music. Free parking and free admission. Times: noon-6 p.m., Nov. 11; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 12; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov.13. Info: 706-824-7204; www.vintagemarkets.net. o Nov. 18 – Rockin’ Jason D. Williams performs at 8 p.m. in Sylvia Beard Theatre. Williams has spent a lifetime behind the piano connecting with country and rock ‘n’ roll greats. Tickets: $30-$40. o Nov. 19 – Jake Owen is center stage at the BCC’s annual Fall concert on the center’s Concert Lawn. Owen has 10 #1 songs, numerous #1 albums and multi-Platinum hits to his name. Joining Owen will be Frank Ray and Leah Belle Faser. Free. Info: www.bufordcommunitycenter.com

Clarkesville’s Historic Habersham Community Theater o Dec. 1-4, 8-11 – It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play brings this beloved American holiday classic to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Times: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1-3, 8-10; 2 p.m., Dec. 4, 11. Info: 706-839-1315; www.habershamtheater.org

Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater o Nov. 4-6 – “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a Holly Performance Academy Christmas Production, tells the story of six misfit children who volunteer to star in their town's Sunday school Christmas pageant and end up teaching the town the true meaning of Christmas. Times: Fri./Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Tickets: $14, adults; $10, students and children. o Nov. 26 – Silver Belles, Classic Country with Katie Deal, features songs from Brenda Lee, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. Times: 2 p.m./7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37 (Proceeds benefit The Holly Theatre Endowment Fund). Info: 706-530-5162; www.hollytheater.com Gainesville Theatre Alliance o Nov. 11-19 – Urinetown (The Musical) (recommended for ages 13+) is set in a not-so distant drought-stricken future, where a malevolent company profits by charging admission for a basic human need. Funny and touchingly honest, this Tony-Award winning musical is an irreverent satire in which no one is safe. Presented in Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Times: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 11-12, 15-19; 2:30 p.m., 12-13, 19. Tickets: $18-$30. Info: 678-717-3624; wwwgainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds o Nov. 9 – ZZ Top and that Little Ol’ Band from Texas performs 7 p.m. Tickets: $75. o Nov. 12 – Mitchell Tenpenny performs 7 p.m. Tickets: $35. o Nov. 24-Dec. 23 – Mountain Country Christmas in Lights, a holiday treat along the shores of Lake Chatuge in Northeast Georgia mountains. Times: Show runs every Thursday and Friday, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 4-9 p.m. Open every night from Dec. 18-24 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission: $7; children under 12 free. Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Interactive Neighborhood Kids o Thru Nov. 6 – Candy Corn Craft Week, create a craft of this yummy fall treat! o Nov. 7-13 – Polar Bear Craft Week, create cute polar bear out of fun craft materials. o Nov. 14-20 – Alligator Craft Week, have fun with an alligator craft week. o Nov. 21-27 – Thanksgiving Craft Week, make a fun craft to celebrate this special holiday. o Nov. 21 – Holly Jolly Holiday Event, bring See Calendar, page 46

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By Jane Harrison Beginning this month, holiday festivities will light up the communities on Lake Lanier and mountain towns in the headwaters. Parades, Santa visits, tree lightings, snow tubing, and Victorian Christmas re-enactments are among the offerings in Christmas celebrations throughout the region. Here’s a sample: o Jingle Mingle, Gainesville. Annual “Lighting of the Chicken” event to begin the holidays, includes carriage rides, live music, kiddie train rides, and Santa’s arrival on fire engine, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 19, Downtown Square. www.exploregainesville.org. o Celebrate the Holidays, Braselton. Parade, tree lighting and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 19, Downtown Braselton. www.braselton.net. o Christmas Tree Lighting/Block Party, Flowery Branch. Tree lighting ceremony, Santa visits, kids’ activities, music, vendors, tentative Christmas parade, 2-8 p.m. Nov. 19, Downtown Flowery Branch, 5302 Railroad St. https://branchblockparty.com. o Dawsonville Christmas Parade/Tree Lighting. Downtown parade, live music, dancing, cookie decorating, food trucks and more, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 19, Downtown Dawsonville/ Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, 415

Ga. Hwy 53. www.business.dawson.org. o License to Chill Snow Island/Lakeside Lights Spectacular, Buford. Snow tubing, ice skating, carnival rides, s’more making, plus walk-through holiday light extravaganza with festive music; Snow Island 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 19-Feb. 26, Lights Spectacular 5-9 p.m. Nov. 19-Jan. 16, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Various prices. www.margaritavilleresorts.com. o Lighting of the Village, Helen. Holiday lighting celebration with Santa’s arrival, choral groups and more, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 25, Riverside Village, 1074 Edelweiss Strauss. www.helenga.org. o Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Clermont. Small town holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Main Street. www.clermontga.com. o Old Fashioned Christmas, Dahlonega. Annual holiday festival begins with Lighting of the Square celebration with live music and activities Nov. 26; downtown tree lighting at 6 p.m. Holiday events include Festival of Trees beginning Dec. 3 at Hancock Park, Christmas Parade Dec. 10, carriage rides, Santa visits, live music and more through Dec. 31. Downtown Dahlonega. www.dahlonegachristmas.com. o Wilshire Wonderland of Lights, Gainesville. Walk through beloved Wilshire Trails Park decorated with holiday lights, Nov. 26-Dec. 31. Free. www.exploregainesville.org. o Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm,Holiday Sautee Nacoochee. See historic farm mansion decorated in 1877 holiday style, learn about Victorian holiday traditions from reenactors in traditional holiday attire, plus live music, cookies, s’mores around the campfire, 4-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Dec. 3-17, Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Hwy. 17. Registration required. $20 adults, $15 ages 6-17, free to children 5 and younger, $45 family rate 2 adults with children younger than 17. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-1077. o Holiday Tree Trail, Gainesville. Local businesses, families and organizations decorate and display holiday trees with nature-based themes, Nov. 29-Jan. 1, Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Garden admission. www.atlantabg.org, 404-8884760. o Christmas at the Gorge, Tallulah Falls. See Santa, make crafts, enjoy holiday music, eat a snack, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3, Tallulah Falls State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981. o Christmas Parade & Festival, Cumming. Parade on Tribble Gap Rd. from Forsyth Central High School to Cumming Fairgrounds, followed by tree lighting, vendors, crafts, Santa visits and more, parade 5 p.m., festival 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd. https://cummingfair.squarespace.com. o Christmas in the Mountains Festival & Lighted Parade, Cleveland. Parade, open houses, market on downtown square, Cleveland County Courthouse, 5 p.m. Dec. 3, intersection Ga. 129/115. www.whitecountychamber.org. o Christmas on Green Street, Gainesville. Annual Christmas parade, tours of historic homes, strolling magicians, Santa’s arrival, musical groups performing on front porches, food trucks, minitrain rides, and tree lighting; begins with Christmas at the Civic Center 2 p.m., 4 p.m. parade, tree lighting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Parade on Green Street from Civic Center to West Academy St.; tree lighting at intersection of West Academy/Green St. www.gainesville.org.

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