Holiday Happenings Sunday
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750,000 Holiday LIGHTS illuminate Cheekwood’s grounds through Jan. 3.
Studio Tenn resurrects It’s a Wonderful Life, on stage through Dec. 20.
Get your holiday shopping done early at Porter Flea’s Holiday Market preview; market through Dec. 5.
It’s a Wonderful Life Foundation shows the classic film on the big screen at War Memorial as part of their annual fundraiser.
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Craft your own wreath with an easy demonstration from the Nashville Public Library.
Kristin Chenoweth makes her Nashville Symphony debut with a mingling of seasonal songs and Broadway hits.
Brenda Lee decks the hall—the Country Music Hall of Fame, that is—while rockin’ around the Christmas tree.
Don’t miss a holiday bazaar and luncheon at the Brentwood Country Club, benefiting the Vanderbilt Woman’s Club.
Melinda Doolittle stops by the Franklin Theatre for a Christmas concert you won’t soon forget.
The Heritage Foundation transforms downtown Franklin for what’s sure to be one Dickens of a Christmas.
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The Concert Chorale presents Messiah, benefiting Room In The Inn.
Saturday
Fannie Battle’s nearly century-old caroling tradition kicks off.
Celebrate the season all month long
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20 Last call for those dying to see Nashville Repertory Theatre’s production of A Christmas Story.
27 It’s time to figure out once and for all How the Grinch Stole Christmas before the surprisingly musically inclined green guy departs Opryland.
Celebrate 100 years of Christmas with dazzling decorations at the Belle Meade Plantation.
Accompanied by the Nashville Symphony, Clara and her pals are back in the Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker.
The first annual Jars of Clay Family Christmas Show takes place at the Franklin Theatre.
Vince Gill and Amy Grant return to the Ryman for their annual Christmas concert.
Travel back in time for an 1820s Christmas at Travellers Rest.
The Nashville Zoo’s Historic Home Yuletide Tour spreads Victorian holiday cheer.
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A Johnnyswim Christmas comes to the Ryman for one night.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without It’s a Wonderful Life at the Belcourt.
Drew & Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas brings the husband-and-wife duo’s annual Christmas concert to the Schermerhorn.
Grab those last-minute holiday gifts at PULP’s pop-up shop in East Nashville.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas!
Last chance to enjoy holiday films on the big screen with showings of Elf, Christmas Vacation and Die Hard at the Franklin Theatre.
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Earn free admission to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts by bringing a donation for Second Harvest Food Bank.
Explore the great outdoors with a Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hike at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary.
Norman Rockwell’s lauded holiday cover illustrations from his 47 years with The Saturday Evening Post take over the museum as part of Holiday at Cheekwood.
Ring in the New Year at The Fire Ball, benefiting W.O. Smith and The Phoenix Club.
The Grinch
Kristin Chenoweth
Dickens of a Christmas
It’s a Wonderful Life
One of our favorite Christmas tales hits the stage in Nashville, featuring hit songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” In addition to his growing heart and the holidayobsessed Whos in his midst, the Grinch can also count on his dog Max to narrate his big adventure. Check out this winning musical at the Grand Ole Opry before it’s too late. Playing through Dec. 27.
You may know her from that impressive roster of Broadway credits or, perhaps, her television and film work, but Kristin Chenoweth is making her mark on Music City this December. Spanning two nights, her back-to-back performances with the Nashville Symphony will leave you wanting more of the holiday tunes and classic hits dominating her set list. Dec. 8-9.
The spirit of Christmases past sweeps through downtown Franklin in The Heritage Foundation’s Dickens of a Christmas celebration. The time-honored traditions of this festive affair remain intact, from roasted chestnuts to horse-drawn carriage rides. Some 200 characters, dancers and entertainers will fill the street, and don’t be alarmed if you see Ebenezer Scrooge roaming around Main Street. It’s all just part of the fun! Dec. 12-13.
Studio Tenn spreads holiday cheer once again with this stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved 1946 film. Returning to Jamison Hall at the Factory at Franklin for the second year in a row, this heart-warming tale about the misfortunes and reconciliation of George Bailey features many of the play’s original cast members. Dec. 3-20.
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